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University of Nottingham (U21)


University of Nottingham (U21)
City:

Nottingham

(Other campuses: Ningbo, China and Semenyih, Malaysia)

Website: www.nottingham.ac.uk
Approximate semester dates: Semester 1 (Autumn Semester): September-January
Semester 2 (Spring Semester): January-June
Language of instruction: English
Full time load equivalent:

60 credits per semester

Fields of Study Available:

This is not an exclusive list of the Disciplines available.
Disciplines listed here can provide a full-time load of study.  
All other available courses can be found in the course catalogue.

 **Please note areas of study are subject to change.  Please check the host university website for course availability.**

Students can select courses from a maximum of two schools/departments.

Humanities & Social Sciences:

American Studies
Archaeology
Art History
Classics
Chinese Studies
Culture
Film & Media
Film & Television Studies
English Studies
Literature
Modern Languages
European Studies
Music
Philosophy
Geography
History
Theology & Religion
Politics
International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Social Policy

Sciences & Health Sciences:

Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Biosciences
Physics & Astronomy

Technologies:

Chemical & Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
Architecture

Business & Law:

Economics
Business
Law

Course Catalogue 

 

Restricted Fields of Study:

Courses with limited availabilty or specific requirements

Early application deadlines: Students applying to the following Schools:

  • Nottingham University Business School
  • School of English (for English majors who are native English speakers only)
  • School of Law (for Law majors only)
  • Department of Architecture and Built Environment
  • Department of Culture, Film and Media

must apply to UQ Abroad by the October deadline in the academic year before your exchange, regardless of which semester you go on exchange.

 

Business: Students can only select courses listed as "available to exchange students" on the list below: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/ug/BusinessModulesforExchangeStudents%202010-2011.pdf

The majority of Physics, Astronomy and Psychology courses are year-long courses.

Music: Those who wish to take performance classes will be charged a separate fee.

Approximate living expenses:

GBP 9,600  per year
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Living expenses breakdown

Additional information:

Semester-long exchange only (Note: Exchange students will need to enter the UK as Student Visitors. Nottingham does not issue Confirmation for Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to semester-long exchange students for Tier 4 visa application.)

Postgraduate applications considered on a case by case basis. Contact UQ Abroad before applying.

Information sheet for students from Australia

Accommodation Brochure

Guaranteed univeristy-arranged accommodation (conditions apply) (University Park catered halls e.g. Cripps Hall recommended by returned exchange students)

Study Abroad at Nottingham PowerPoint slides


Undergraduate Architecture places extremely limited - students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 5.5 and a Grade 6 in Design to be considered. Portfolio of design work on CD required after application to UQ Abroad.

Main University Park Campus and Jubilee Campus are linked by free hopper bus service 

 

FUN FACTS:

- The 330-acre University Park Campus is one of the largest and most beautiful campuses in the UK. It is a short bus or bike ride from the city centre.

- The University of Nottingham is the first UK university to open overseas campuses - in China and Malaysia - as part of its global plan.

- Want to be as cool as Robin Hood and his Merry Men? Visit Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle while you are there! The two places are historically associated with the Legend of Robin Hood. Don't miss the Robin Hood Pageant in October or the Robin Hood Festival in August!

(NB Robin Hood Airport is actually in Doncaster nearer to Sheffield than Nottingham!)

 

Universitas 21 Member:

www.universitas21.com