Bangor University International Student Guide 2014-15 by Bangor University

International Student Guide 2014/15

www.bangor.ac.uk

UK UNIVERSITY

as listed in the times higher education World university rankings 2012-13

100 ON CAMPUS

NO.1 FOR RESEARCH IN

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

BEST UK UNIVERSITY SETTING RESEARCH LEADS OUR CURRICULUM Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international

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SMALL GROUP TUITION

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PEER GUIDING

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EXCELLENCE

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YEARS OF ACADEMIC

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FOUNDED IN What should you know about Bangor University?

UK UNIVERSITY

as listed in the times higher education World university rankings 2012-13

100 ON CAMPUS

NO.1 FOR RESEARCH IN

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

independent

20-21 01

IN THE UK

SMALL GROUP TUITION

IN THE UK FOR PROVIDING

PEER GUIDING

TOP40

DIFFERENT OVER NATIONALITIES

EXCELLENCE

TOP

YEARS OF ACADEMIC

1884, OVER

FOUNDED IN What should you know about Bangor University?

Welcome

How to use this guide This guide is designed to answer your initial questions about studying at Bangor University as an international student. It provides an introduction to the university and lists the courses and services available. If you need more information please contact the International Education Centre or use the websites and email addresses in this guide.

t: +44 (0) 1248 382028 e: international@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk

bangorinternational @Bangoruni /Bangortv /Bangoruniversity

Welcome 02 Over 125 years of excellence 04 Investing in Your Future 06 Supporting our International Students 08 Careers Service 10 Course Information 12 Postgraduate Research 18 Entry Requirements for Your Country 20 How to Apply 28 Map of the UK 29 Tuition Fees and Living Costs 30 Scholarships for International Students 31 Accommodation 32 Living in Bangor 34 A Friendly Place to Study 36 Student Life 38 Societies and Clubs 40 Your Country 42 New Facilities 44

at Bangor, international students are valued and respected for the unique experience they bring to academic life. We have produced this international student guide to try and help you find out more about Bangor and the high level of service, support, and quality of teaching we give to our students. if you decide to join us, then you will become part of an international learning community. you will not only obtain a qualification which will help you to guarantee success in your chosen career, but more than that, you will make friends with people from many different cultures and backgrounds, and make memories which will last a lifetime. i look forward to meeting you in Bangor in the future.

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We are not only able to oﬀer our students a safe, friendly, low-cost study environment in one of the most spectacular locations in the world, but also a dynamic system of learning, teaching, and research, which is recognised as being amongst the best in the uk.

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you might ask yourself ‘What makes Bangor so diﬀerent from other uk universities?’and the answer is really quite simple.

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t: +44 (0) 1248 382028 e: international@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk

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Professor John G Hughes Vice-Chancellor

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Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international

you might ask yourself ‘What makes Bangor so diﬀerent from other uk universities?’and the answer is really quite simple.

over 125 years of excellence……

A top 40 UK university as listed in the Times Higher Education World University rankings 2012-13. Every 5-6 years the UK Government organises an analysis of all research conducted at British universities. This analysis is called the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). During the most recent RAE, Bangor University proved to be among the very top universities in the UK. The RAE identified world leading research in all of Bangor’s 19 assessed subject areas with nearly 50% given the top grading. Areas of particular excellence include Accounting and Finance which is ranked No.1 in the UK, and Electronic Engineering which is ranked No.2 in the UK. For more than 125 years, students from all over the world have graduated from Bangor and as a result have achieved great success in their chosen careers.

Today, the University offers over 250 undergraduate / Bachelor degrees, more than 150 courses at postgraduate level and research in around 40 unique areas.

Quick facts Over 12,000 students Approximately 2000 international students Over 100 different nationalities 23 schools grouped into 5 colleges 2000 staff members – Bangor is ranked in the top 200 universities as a recruiter of international staff (QS World University Rankings 2013) £126 million annual turnover Over 125 years of history

areas of particular excellence include accounting and Finance which is ranked no.1 in the uk, and electronic engineering which is ranked no. 2 in the uk.

Bangor university was founded in 1884, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the uk.

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World leading research

There are numerous ranking systems used in the UK to assess the quality of Universities and it can often be confusing for students when deciding on a University. However, in Bangor’s case it could not be simpler; we are ranked in the top 5% of the World’s universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). This reflects not just the high quality of teaching and research but also student satisfaction ratings, standard of facilities on offer and the considerable investment which we make in supporting each and every student.

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Why study at Bangor?

over 125 years of excellence……

Today, the University offers over 250 undergraduate / Bachelor degrees, more than 150 courses at postgraduate level and research in around 40 unique areas.

areas of particular excellence include accounting and Finance which is ranked no.1 in the uk, and electronic engineering which is ranked no. 2 in the uk.

Bangor university was founded in 1884, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the uk.

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World leading research

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investing in your future… There is access to the internet, wireless internet connections in all halls, a University email account and a safe place to store your work. The University’s online secure virtual learning environment ‘Blackboard’ is available on and off campus for all students. Here course materials, notes, powerpoint slides, and other documents are made available for download by your lecturer. Bangor’s online portal lets you upload your coursework and see your module marks so you can submit your coursework from anywhere in the world.

Learning resources To help you in your studies, we provide a range of learning resources supported by experienced staff. We provide Library, Archives, Computing, Media and Reprographics facilities and services. We have eight libraries, purpose built Media facilities and a Printing and Binding Unit.

We also have a £3.5 million ocean-going Research Ship, a £1.5 million MRI Scanner, a Natural History Museum, Botanic Gardens, a Centre for Hill and Upland Management, a Multimedia Language Centre, a £2 million laboratory equipped with Agilent Instruments located in the School of Electronic Engineering , special library collections, and one of the largest university-based archives in the UK.

The Bangor Experience

our open door policy, students have access to staﬀ one-to-one seminars Free english language support

Here at Bangor we perform consistently well in student surveys. We were ranked 14th in the UK in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2011 and were placed in the top 10 for the WhatUni? Student Choice Awards for Accommodation in 2011. The University operates an informal ‘opendoor policy’ which enable students to have access to staff so that they feel comfortable and supported. This high level of personal contact is reflected in our student to staff ratio, which at 16:1 makes it one of the most favourable in the UK. As a result of these systems Bangor is rated one of the top universities in the UK for student support. (Times Higher Educational Supplement).

Bangor university is the top in Wales for teaching excellence and 15th in the uk Sunday Times University Guide 2012, September 2011

MONALISA OFURE ODIBO nigeria Studying for a PhD in Law

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Our IT Services department provides students with a range of services, facilities and benefits – to support your learning activities, your research and your social and family life.

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Bangor is surrounded by mountains and is very close to the sea; this oﬀers a very conducive and serene environment for learning. Bangor oﬀers a high quality, diverse student experience with one of the lowest crime rates and cost of living of any other university city. With a fantastic student life and diverse cultures, Bangor gives me the opportunity to grow as an individual.

The Bangor Experience

our open door policy, students have access to staﬀ one-to-one seminars Free english language support

Bangor university is the top in Wales for teaching excellence and 15th in the uk Sunday Times University Guide 2012, September 2011

MONALISA OFURE ODIBO nigeria Studying for a PhD in Law

Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international

Our IT Services department provides students with a range of services, facilities and benefits – to support your learning activities, your research and your social and family life.

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if you need advice… if you have a problem… if you are ill… if you need a new visa – the international support team are here to help you get the best of Bangor.

International Student Ambassadors

Travelling to the UK for the first time can be challenging. We therefore try to ensure that the experience is a pleasant and memorable one. The University organises a meeting service for students who arrive at Manchester International Airport. Simply register online and we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

Bangor University strongly believes in looking after their students and making sure that everyone is made to feel welcome and settles in with ease. That’s why Bangor has a group of International Student Ambassadors to support international students from the application process right up to their graduation day.

International Student Support

We organise a series of welcome and orientation events to help you settle into life at Bangor during your busy first week. You will have lots of opportunities to meet other students at these social events. The programme includes:

The International Student Support Office is available to students and their families and can provide advice and guidance on a range of support related matters. The main areas of advice and activity include – immigration and visa extensions, healthcare, registering with the police, employment regulations, financial matters, bringing family to the UK, general welfare issues, social activities and integration. We’ll provide you with lots of help and support in your exciting first few weeks at Bangor.

International Welcome and Orientation

Welcome and orientation day A welcome reception Walking tours of Bangor Police registration Much more! This is closely followed by the Students’ Union welcome week (Freshers’ Week) and the welcome events organised by your Faculty.

Peer Guides When undergraduate students arrive at Bangor a Peer Guide is allocated to you. This is a current student from your academic school who will act as a mentor, helping you find your way around and settle into University life. Bangor has one of the largest Peer Guide programmes in Europe.

A number of international students have been chosen to represent the University as Ambassadors and will play a key part in recruitment activities both within Bangor and on overseas visits as well as contribute to the support programme offered to students during their studies at Bangor. Meet Bangor’s International Student Ambassadors’ at www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/studentproﬁles/ambassadors The International Student Support Office is able to offer you information relating to visas and other important issues during your time with us. Visa advice Health and wellbeing Social events Money & finances Employment and volunteering Advice for families Practical information Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Bangoruniversity search International student support team – Bangor University.

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if you need any kind of help about living and studying in Bangor – we will help you.

Airport pick-up service

Bangor is rated one of the top universities in the UK for student support, (Times Higher Education). As well as being a University which prides itself on the quality of research and teaching on offer, we also believe in providing our students with a high level of support and guidance. Bangor has a dedicated team of individuals who are here to help you settle in to life at Bangor as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

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Bangor… supporting our international students

Advice and Support

if you need advice… if you have a problem… if you are ill… if you need a new visa – the international support team are here to help you get the best of Bangor.

International Student Ambassadors

International Student Support

International Welcome and Orientation

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if you need any kind of help about living and studying in Bangor – we will help you.

Airport pick-up service

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Advice and Support

Careers and Employability Service

Bangor Employability Award Scheme

Graduate destinations

Our advisers give practical career support, careers workshops and expert advice on CV preparation, how to complete application forms and interview techniques. The service also provides advice to International Students about the UK job market.

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA) scheme can help you develop important skills to help you secure a job after your studies. All BEA graduates get a certificate to recognise the extra activities they have taken part in.

Many of our graduates work for reputable, international companies in graduate level positions. Below is a sample of the type of companies Bangor University graduates are employed in:

The University’s online job vacancy resource ‘JobZone’ advertises many graduate jobs, as well as part-time/temporary jobs, work experience and internship opportunities to help you find work whilst you are studying.

Working in the UK after your studies Some international students may apply to stay in the UK after they have completed their studies in order to take up full-time employment. The government has set up a number of work schemes and training opportunities for skilled students graduating from a range of subject areas. If you want to learn more about these opportunities and schemes, please visit the UKCISA website and read the UKCISA Guidance notes on ‘Working in the UK after your studies’ www.ukcisa.org.uk/international-students/ the-next-stage/Working-after-your-studies We would also recommend that you contact the International Student Support Office for further advice.

Paid Internships within university departments Free training courses Application and interview preparation For more information visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/employability

AIT Group Plc Bank of China BBC Bloomberg Television BMRB International British Airways Plc Cadbury Schweppes Christian Aid Citroen Deloitte Deutsche Bank easyJet Electrocon International Ford Friends of the Earth Guardian Media Group Hewlett Packard Hong Kong Police HSBC IBM IJS Global Jaguar Land Rover – Rover Group Ltd Lloyds TSB Group Microsoft Philips Electronics Price Waterhouse Coopers Santander Save the Children Sharp Shell Sky News Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Unipart International Vodafone World Health Network Xerox

i thought it would be a good idea to take part since it would mean that a well-respected institution would eﬀectively be giving me a stamp saying ‘we think this person should be employed’, which is priceless when applying for jobs. Mike Perrins, BEA and a recent graduate in BSc Psychology with Neuropsychology

Notable Alumni Oscar Winning Danny Boyle

Nobel Prize Winner, Sir Robert Edwards

Bangor University graduate, Danny Boyle directed the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. Danny Boyle graduated from Bangor University in 1978 with a Degree in English and Drama. His most successful project to date has been ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in 2008, which won 8 Oscars including Best Director. Some other movies Danny Boyle has directed include, ‘127 hours’, ‘The Beach’ and ‘A Life Less Ordinary’.

Bangor University graduate, Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards, CBE, FRS was awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of in vitro fertilization. Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards along with surgeon Patrick Steptoe successfully pioneered conception through IVF. He graduated from Bangor University in 1951 with a Degree in Biology.

Frances Barber, Actress

Bangor University graduate, Frances Barber is an Olivier Award-nominated British actress with a long and distinguished stage career and who has also appeared in numerous television productions. Frances Barber graduated from Bangor University with a degree in Drama in 1978.

Paul Berenger, Prime Minister of Mauritius

Bangor University graduate, Paul Berenger was the Prime Minister of Mauritius from 2003-2005. He graduated from Bangor University with a Degree in Philosophy and French in 1969.

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Your career starts when you enrol on your course. We want to ensure you gain the practical experience, personal skills and abilities to succeed in your career.

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Careers and Employability Service

Bangor Employability Award Scheme

Graduate destinations

Many of our graduates work for reputable, international companies in graduate level positions. Below is a sample of the type of companies Bangor University graduates are employed in:

Paid Internships within university departments Free training courses Application and interview preparation For more information visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/employability

Notable Alumni Oscar Winning Danny Boyle

Nobel Prize Winner, Sir Robert Edwards

Frances Barber, Actress

Paul Berenger, Prime Minister of Mauritius

Bangor University graduate, Paul Berenger was the Prime Minister of Mauritius from 2003-2005. He graduated from Bangor University with a Degree in Philosophy and French in 1969.

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Your career starts when you enrol on your course. We want to ensure you gain the practical experience, personal skills and abilities to succeed in your career.

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course information www.bangor.ac.uk/biology

no.1 in the uk for accounting & Finance (rae 2008) World renowned academics conducting research also teach, so latest research ﬁndings are shared in lectures Undergraduate Courses Accounting and Banking BA/BSc (Joint Hons) Accounting and Economics BA/BSc (Joint Hons) Accounting and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Administration and Management BA (Hons) Banking and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Business and ICT BA (Hons) Business and Law BA (Hons) Business Economics BA/BSc (Hons) Business School Studies plus Another Subject Business Studies and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Marketing BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies HND Economics and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Financial Economics BSc (Hons) Management with Accounting BA / BSc (Hons) Management with Banking and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Marketing BA/BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA Banking and Law MA/MBA Business with Consumer Psychology MA/MSc Business and Marketing MA Chartered Banker MBA Environmental Management MBA International Banking MSc International Finance MSc Investment Management MSc International Marketing MBA Finance MA/MSc/MBA* Information Management MBA International Banking and Development Finance MSc Islamic Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA Law and Management MBA Management MBA Management and Finance MA/MSc

natural history museum and Botanic garden on campus marine and Freshwater aquaria graduates are awarded a ‘certiﬁcate of Biomedical sciences’ a professionally recognised certiﬁcate essential for working in uk hospital laboratories Undergraduate Courses Biology BSc (Hons) Biology MBiol Biology with Biotechnology BSc (Hons) Biology with Biotechnology MBiol (Biotechnology) Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Ecology BSc (Hons) Ecology MEcol Medical Biology BSc (Hons) Medical Biology MBiol (Medical Biology) Zoology BSc (Hons) Zoology MZool Zoology with Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) Zoology with Animal Behaviour MZool (Behaviour) Zoology with Conservation BSc (Hons) Zoology with Conservation MZool (Conservation) Zoology with Herpetology BSc (Hons) Zoology with Herpetology MZool (Herpetology) Zoology with Marine Zoology BSc (Hons)

Bangor Business School’s London Centre www.bangor.ac.uk/ londonbusiness Bringing Bangor’s research expertise to the heart of London’s financial district Postgraduate Courses Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA Chartered Banker MBA (Blended Learning) Finance MSc/MBA* International Banking MSc International Banking and Development Finance MSc Islamic Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA International Finance MSc Investment Management MSc

Zoology with Marine Zoology MZool (Marine Zoology) Zoology with Molecular Ecology BSc (Hons) Zoology with Molecular Ecology MZool (Molecular Ecology)

Postgraduate Courses Ecology MRes Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc Natural Sciences MRes Wetland Science and Conservation MSc

School of Chemistry www.bangor.ac.uk/chemistry

courses accredited by the rsc (royal society of chemistry) recent £10m investment in analytical equipment strong links with industry – some degrees oﬀer placement opportunities where students spend time at an industrial company in the uk or europe Undergraduate Courses Chemistry BSc (Hons) including Degrees with European Experience and with Industrial Experience Environmental Chemistry BSc (Hons) including Degree with Industrial Experience Marine Chemistry BSc (Joint Hons) MChem Degree in Chemistry including degree with Industrial Experience

Postgraduate Courses Analytical Chemistry MSc Environmental Chemistry MSc Chemistry MRes

School of Computer Science www.bangor.ac.uk/cs

no.1 in the uk for employability – 100% graduate employment rate courses accredited by the British computer society World leading innovations taking place in broadband capacity, high contrast technology and software development Undergraduate Courses Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Business BSc (Hons) Computing and Oceanography BSc (Hons) Creative Technologies BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems for Business BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology BA (Hons) Information and Communications Technology for Business BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Advanced Visualisation, Virtual Environments and Computer Animation MRes Computer Science MSc

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc Computer Science with Security MSc Computer Science with Visualisation MSc

School of Creative Studies and Media www.bangor.ac.uk/ creative_industries

Flexible degree structure allows you to study an inter-disciplinary degree suited to you choose modules from outside your specialised area and work with peers in screenwriting, theatre and media practice to produce practical pieces of work Undergraduate Courses Creative Studies BA (Hons) Creative Studies and English Language BA (Joint Hons) Creative Writing and Media Studies BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing BA (Joint Hons) Film Studies BA (Hons) Film Studies with Theatre BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies BA (Hons) Media Studies BA (Hons) Media Studies and English BA (Joint Hons) Media Studies with a Modern Language BA (Hons) Media Studies with Theatre BA (Hons) Music and Creative Writing BA (Joint Hons) Music and Film Studies BA (Joint Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Creative Practice MRes Consumer Psychology and Digital Media MA/MSc Filmmaking: Concept to Screen MA Film and Visual Culture MRes International Media Management MSc

School of Education www.bangor.ac.uk/addysg

over 100 years of experience in training teachers ranked top 20 in the uk (times) placements in local schools integrated in courses Undergraduate Courses Childhood Studies BA (Single or Joint Hons) Design and Technology Secondary Education BSc (Hons) Leading to Qualified Teacher Status Early Childhood and Learning Support Studies FdA Primary Education BA (Hons) Leading to Qualified Teacher Status Product Design BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Education Doctorate Programme EdD Education Studies MA Education PhD/MPhil Fine Art MA (part-time only) PGCE Primary PGCE Secondary Women’s Studies MA (part-time only)

the Bsc Banking and Finance is taught in such a way that it is not diﬃcult to grasp a sound understanding of the subject. the lecturers are very supportive too, and always there when you need advice or guidance. strong links are made between what is taught in the classroom and real life, which i know will prove extremely useful when applying for jobs. Yujie Wu, China Studying for a BSc in Banking and Finance at Bangor

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School of Biological Sciences

www.bangor.ac.uk/business

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Bangor Business School

course information www.bangor.ac.uk/biology

Zoology with Marine Zoology MZool (Marine Zoology) Zoology with Molecular Ecology BSc (Hons) Zoology with Molecular Ecology MZool (Molecular Ecology)

Postgraduate Courses Ecology MRes Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc Natural Sciences MRes Wetland Science and Conservation MSc

School of Chemistry www.bangor.ac.uk/chemistry

Postgraduate Courses Analytical Chemistry MSc Environmental Chemistry MSc Chemistry MRes

School of Computer Science www.bangor.ac.uk/cs

Postgraduate Courses Advanced Visualisation, Virtual Environments and Computer Animation MRes Computer Science MSc

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc Computer Science with Security MSc Computer Science with Visualisation MSc

School of Creative Studies and Media www.bangor.ac.uk/ creative_industries

Postgraduate Courses Creative Practice MRes Consumer Psychology and Digital Media MA/MSc Filmmaking: Concept to Screen MA Film and Visual Culture MRes International Media Management MSc

School of Education www.bangor.ac.uk/addysg

Postgraduate Courses Education Doctorate Programme EdD Education Studies MA Education PhD/MPhil Fine Art MA (part-time only) PGCE Primary PGCE Secondary Women’s Studies MA (part-time only)

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School of Biological Sciences

www.bangor.ac.uk/business

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no.2 in the uk for research in electronic engineering (rae 2008) courses have 30 year continuous iet accreditation laboratories Undergraduate Courses Computer Systems Engineering BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering BEng or MEng (Hons) Control and Instrumentation Engineering* MEng Critical Safety Engineering* MEng Electronic Engineering BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Broadband and Optical Communications MSc Electronic Engineering MSc/MRes Nanotechnology and Microfabrication MSc Electronic Engineering (Bio-Electronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (Micromachining) MRes Electronic Engineering (Microwave Devices) MRes Electronic Engineering (Nanotechnology) MRes Electronic Engineering (Optical Communications)MRes Electronic Engineering (Optoelectronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (Organic Electronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (Polymer Electronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (VLSI Design) MRes

www.bangor.ac.uk/english

oscar winning danny Boyle, director of trainspotting, slumdog millionaire and the london 2012 olympics opening ceremony is a graduate of Bangor’s school of english

School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology

Postgraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Agroforestry MSc Conservation and Land Management MSc Environmental Forestry MSc Forestry (Distance Learning) MSc Tropical Forestry (Distance Learning with International Commonwealth Scholarship) MSc Food Security in the Changing Environment (Distance Learning) MSc* Plant Conservation MSc Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (Erasmus Mundus course) MSc Sustainable Tropical Forestry (Erasmus Mundus course) MSc Tropical Forestry MSc (Distance Learning)

Undergraduate Courses English BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing BA (Hons) English with Journalism BA (Hons) English with Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) English with Songwriting BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

*Subject to validation

Arthurian Literature MA Creative Writing MA Early Modern Literature MA English MA Medieval and Early Modern Literature MA Medieval Studies MA

School of Healthcare Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/ healthcaresciences Undergraduate Courses Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Health Studies (Nursing) BSc (Hons) (2 years for qualified nurses) Midwifery BM (Hons) Nursing BN (Hons)

School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy

many of our courses are professionally accredited by the institution of environmental sciences or the institute of chartered Foresters

Postgraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses Agriculture, Conservation and Environment BSc (Hons) Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology BSc (Hons) Conservation and Forest Ecosystems BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation BSc (Hons) Environmental Management BSc (Hons) Environmental Management MEnvSci Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Environmental Science MEnvSci Forestry BSc (Hons) Geography BA/BSc (Hons)

School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography

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Advanced Clinical Practice MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice MSc Health and Social Care Leadership MSc Health Science MSc Implementing Evidence in Health and Social Care MRes Public Health and Health Promotion MSc Risk Management in Health and Social Care MSc

www.bangor.ac.uk/history Archaeology BA (Hons) Heritage, Archaeology and History BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) History with Archaeology BA (Hons) History with Film Studies BA (Hons) History with Journalism BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) Modern and Contemporary History BA (Hons) Welsh History BA (Hons) Welsh History with Archaeology BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Celtic Archaeology MA History MA Medieval Studies MA Welsh History MA

School of Law www.bangor.ac.uk/law

2 year professional llB program internships at Barrister chambers and solicitors ﬁrms Undergraduate Courses Business and Law BA (Hons) Law LLB Law LLB (2-Year Degree Scheme) Law with Accounting and Finance LLB Law with Business Studies LLB Law with Contemporary Chinese Studies LLB Law with Criminology LLB

Law with English LLB Law with French LLB Law with German LLB Law with Italian LLB Law with Professional English LLB (for International Students) Law with Social Policy LLB Law with Spanish LLB

Postgraduate Courses Banking and Law MA/MBA Criminology and Law MA Executive LLM in Public Procurement Law and Strategy LLM International Commercial and Business Law LLM International Intellectual Property Law LLM International Law LLM International Law – specialising in European Law LLM International Law – specialising in Global Trade Law LLM International Law – specialising in International Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law LLM Law LLM Law PhD/MPhil/LLM Res Law and Banking LLM Law and Criminology LLM Law and Management MBA Public Procurement Law and Strategy LLM

Institute of Medical and Social Care Research (IMSCaR) www.bangor.ac.uk/imscar Postgraduate Courses Ageing and Dementia Studies MSc by Research Health Economics MSc by Research Health Services Research MSc by Research

i chose Bangor because it has a long tradition of academic excellence and a good reputation for caring and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students. it is a friendly city, full of history. Lijun Zhao china Studying for a PhD in Law at Bangor

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School of Electronic Engineering

www.bangor.ac.uk/english

oscar winning danny Boyle, director of trainspotting, slumdog millionaire and the london 2012 olympics opening ceremony is a graduate of Bangor’s school of english

School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology

Postgraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses

*Subject to validation

Arthurian Literature MA Creative Writing MA Early Modern Literature MA English MA Medieval and Early Modern Literature MA Medieval Studies MA

School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy

many of our courses are professionally accredited by the institution of environmental sciences or the institute of chartered Foresters

Postgraduate Courses

School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography

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Postgraduate Courses Celtic Archaeology MA History MA Medieval Studies MA Welsh History MA

School of Law www.bangor.ac.uk/law

Law with English LLB Law with French LLB Law with German LLB Law with Italian LLB Law with Professional English LLB (for International Students) Law with Social Policy LLB Law with Spanish LLB

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School of English

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School of Electronic Engineering

School of Ocean Sciences

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www.bangor.ac.uk/ oceansciences

Undergraduate Courses

French BA (Hons) French with Another Subject BA (Hons) German BA (Hons) German with Another Subject BA (Hons) Italian and Another Subject BA (Joint Hons) Joint Language Honours Spanish BA (Hons) Spanish with Another Subject BA (Hons) Three Language Honours (French, German, Italian, Spanish) Another Subject plus a Modern Language (Arts and Social Science Subjects) Another Subject plus a Modern Language (Business-Related Subjects)

English Language BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing BA (Hons) English Language with Film Studies BA (Hons) English Language with Media Studies BA (Hons) International English Language BA (Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) Linguistics with the English Language BA (Hons) Linguistics with English Literature BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Bilingualism MA Cognitive Linguistics MA Forensic Linguistics MSc Language Development MSc Linguistics MA

School of Medical Sciences

Postgraduate Courses European Languages and Cultures MA Translation Studies MA

School of Music www.bangor.ac.uk/music Undergraduate Courses Music BA/BMus

www.bangor.ac.uk/sms Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses

Medical Sciences BMedSci

Postgraduate Courses Behavioural Neurology and Neuropsychiatry MSc Clinical and Functional Brain Imaging PgCert Medical Education Practice PgCert Medical Sciences MRes

Composition/Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art MMus/Dip Early Music MA Music MA Performance MMus/Dip 20th and 21st Century Music MA

one of the largest teaching departments in europe 35 metre seagoing research vessel available to students located on the banks of the menai straits, the school has an excellent location Undergraduate Courses Applied Marine Biology BSc (Hons) Coastal Geography BSc (Hons) Geological Oceanography BSc (Hons) Geological Oceanography MOcean Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Joint Hons) Marine Biology BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Studies BSc (Hons) Marine Science MMSci, MMBiol and MOcean Marine Vertebrate Zoology BSc (Hons) Ocean Science BSc (Hons) Physical Oceanography MOcean

Postgraduate Courses Applied Marine Geoscience MSc Marine Biology MSc Marine Environmental Protection MSc Physical Oceanography MSc

School of Philosophy and Religion www.bangor.ac.uk/spar

ranked top 20 in the uk (times) distance learning courses available Undergraduate Courses Philosophy &Religion and Another subject (Joint Hons) Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Studies in Philosophy and Religion MA (Distance Learning) Theology MTh

School of Psychology www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

top 5 in the uk for student satisfaction 14th in the uk (times) students have access to the Bangor imaging unit which includes an mri and eeg facility Undergraduate Courses Neuropsychology BSc (Intercalated) Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology with Child and Language Development BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology with Neuropsychology BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

my course was amazing. i have learnt so much not only from the course modules and lecturers, but friends as well. the school of psychology provides variety and advance facilities for conducting research. one of the best things is that each speciďŹ c module was lectured by psychologists who are expertise in their disciplines. Hong Chun malaysia Graduated in BSc Psychology and is now undertaking a Masters degree in MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis

Applied Behaviour Analysis MSc Behavioural Neurology and Neuropsychiatry MSc Clinical and Functional Brain Imaging PgCert Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) Consumer Psychology with Business MA/MSc Consumer Psychology and Digital Media* MA/MSc Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology MSc Mindfulness-Based Approaches MA/MSc Neuroimaging MSc Professional and Clinical Education PgCert Psychological Research MSc Psychology MA/MRes

School of Social Sciences

School of Welsh

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www.bangor.ac.uk/ ysgolgymraeg

Undergraduate Courses Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Social Policy and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Sociology BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses International Social Work MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice MA Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Sociology MARes Criminology and Law MA Language Policy and Planning MA Policy Research and Evaluation MA Social Policy, Sociology PhD Social Research and Social Policy MA Social Work MA

School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/sport

top 10 in the uk for research laboratories accredited by the British association of sport and exercise sciences (Bases) Undergraduate Courses Exercise Physiology BSc (Intercalated) Exercise, Behaviour Change and Disease Prevention BSc (Intercalated) Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) Sport Science (Outdoor Activities) BSc (Hons) Sport Science (Physical Education) BSc (Hons) Sport Science BSc (Hons) Sport Science BSc (Intercalated) Sport, Health and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Physical Education BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor Recreation) HND

Postgraduate Courses Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology MA/MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology MA/MSc Applied Sport Science MA/MSc Applied Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) MA/MSc Exercise Rehabilitation MA/MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc/MRes Sport and Exercise Physiology MSc/MRes Sport and Exercise Sciences MRes

top 5 in the uk for celtic studies (times) top 10 in the uk for research study in the heartland of the strongest surviving celtic language Undergraduate Courses Cymraeg/Welsh (for beginners)* BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses The Celts MA Welsh MA *Subject to validation

Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters Most of the Taught courses (MA,MSc, MMus, LLM) listed above can be completed at Diploma (PGDip) or Certificate (PGCert) level. For further information, go to www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad

Work Experience Many of our courses include the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through a placement year, short period of work experience or collaborating with a company on your final year project.

Joint Honours You can combine subjects to follow a Joint Honours Degree. This allows you to study two subjects in equal proportions. You may choose to study closely-related subjects, or a more unusual combination. Please see the full list of Joint Honours courses on our website: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/ undergrad/joints

Undergraduate Transfer It is possible to transfer into the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme if the university studies undertaken to date in another country or in another university in the UK correspond by level and content to the 1st year of a programme at Bangor University. In order to assess an application for transfer, students are required to provide an official certified transcript detailing the study undertaken to date with their application.

Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international

www.bangor.ac.uk/linguistics

School of Modern Languages

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School of Linguistics and English Language

School of Ocean Sciences

www.bangor.ac.uk/ml

www.bangor.ac.uk/ oceansciences

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses Bilingualism MA Cognitive Linguistics MA Forensic Linguistics MSc Language Development MSc Linguistics MA

School of Medical Sciences

Postgraduate Courses European Languages and Cultures MA Translation Studies MA

School of Music www.bangor.ac.uk/music Undergraduate Courses Music BA/BMus

www.bangor.ac.uk/sms Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses

Medical Sciences BMedSci

Postgraduate Courses Behavioural Neurology and Neuropsychiatry MSc Clinical and Functional Brain Imaging PgCert Medical Education Practice PgCert Medical Sciences MRes

Composition/Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art MMus/Dip Early Music MA Music MA Performance MMus/Dip 20th and 21st Century Music MA

Postgraduate Courses Applied Marine Geoscience MSc Marine Biology MSc Marine Environmental Protection MSc Physical Oceanography MSc

School of Philosophy and Religion www.bangor.ac.uk/spar

ranked top 20 in the uk (times) distance learning courses available Undergraduate Courses Philosophy &Religion and Another subject (Joint Hons) Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Studies in Philosophy and Religion MA (Distance Learning) Theology MTh

School of Psychology www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

Postgraduate Courses

School of Social Sciences

School of Welsh

www.bangor.ac.uk/so

www.bangor.ac.uk/ ysgolgymraeg

Undergraduate Courses Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Social Policy and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Sociology BA (Hons)

School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/sport

Postgraduate Courses The Celts MA Welsh MA *Subject to validation

Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international

www.bangor.ac.uk/linguistics

School of Modern Languages

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School of Linguistics and English Language

postgraduate research… MPhil/PhD Study A PhD usually takes 3 years to complete on a full-time basis and 4-5 years if studied as a part-time programme. To obtain a PhD you are expected to conduct independent research that will make an original contribution to knowledge about that particular subject and present this in the form of a thesis. A MPhil will usually take 2 years to complete on a full-time programme and 3-5 years as a parttime programme. Research at MPhil level should represent an extension of existing knowledge, although the demands of originality are less than that for a PhD.

MRes The Research Masters degree is more researchorientated than a normal taught Masters programme, usually consisting of 120 credits research and 60 credits taught (66% / 34%). It is seen to be a good route into PhD level study.

At this stage, you should formally apply for the PhD/MPhil programme using the form available at www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply You should fill the form out thoroughly, including academic references, your research proposal and the name of the academic member of staff under whose supervision you intend the research to be conducted.

You can view a full list of research opportunities by subject area at: www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/courses/postgrad/research

Applying for a PhD or MPhil

Combined English Language and PhD Programme of Study

If you are applying for a PhD/MPhil you need to have a good idea of the specific area that you want to research. Before applying check the specialist area you wish to study is covered by a member of staff at Bangor by looking at our staff web pages at: www.bangor.ac.uk/ courses/postgrad/specialisms This will provide you with a breakdown of each staff members area of academic focus.

The programme will normally be 4 years in duration and will be in two parts: Part 1: Year 1 / The Preparatory Year. This will include English language tuition, academic study skills, regular meetings with the PhD supervisor and integration with other research students at the Academic School. During Part 1, you will research and write a full PhD research proposal based on the topic selected on the application form.

There are two routes for entry into postgraduate research study. 1. The PhD Programme of Study (3 years) 2. Combined English language and PhD Programme of Study (4 years)

Part 2: Years 1,2, and 3 of the PhD programme. Candidates undertake the research and submit the final dissertation at the end of Year 3.

Submit your application online at www.bangor.ac.uk /onlineapplication

I have met the English language requirements but don’t have a research proposal

I have not met the English language requirements and I don’t have a research proposal

Select a topic from the PHD vacancy directory and prepare your proposal around the topic (Route 1)

Select a topic from the PHD vacancy and prepare your proposal whilst studying at Bangor (Route 2)

Submit your application online at www.bangor.ac.uk /onlineapplication

Find out more www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/research

The format and length of the proposal is likely to vary according to the type of project. Typically a proposal is no less than 1500 words (3-4 pages) long and will cover the following points.

Title This should be concise and descriptive.

Background You should explain the context for your research, the issues it is concerned with, and the reasons why the research is important and original. You may need to describe how it builds on your previous academic work or professional experience. You must include references to the existing research and scholarly literature in your field of research. Statement of the problem or research questions. Clearly formulate the problem you propose to research. This should be expressed as an answerable question, or set of questions. The problem should be substantial but manageable within the timescale of a research degree and it should have originality.

In this section describe your approach to collecting and analysing data. A proposal may plan to use existing data, gather primary data or do both. Explain the procedures and techniques you plan to use; the nature of the data; the methods of data sampling and collection; sources of information. Here you will demonstrate your knowledge of alternative social scientific methods and make the case that your approach is the most suitable for your research question. Consider questions of access to data sources and the skills that you will need to carry out the research.

Resources and ethical clearance Will your research comply with the agreed international standards for good practise in social research? Using published ethical guidelines show that you are aware of the specific documents and clearances you will need.

Project management You should map out a schedule for your project, from the start date onwards, showing when you expect to conduct periods of fieldwork (if applicable) and the time required for data analysis and writing up your results.

References You should include a list of the references cited in your proposal, using Harvard notation. This will be useful for potential supervisors to evaluate your knowledge of the research topic.

Design of the project

Which route should I choose?

I have a research proposal

The purpose of your proposal is to show that you have a relevant theme, a viable project and the competence to carry it out. The information is vital when we evaluate your proposed study and decide if we have the right staff expertise to supervise you.

Methodology

Progression from Part 1 to Part 2 will be conditional on having: Completed a fully developed research proposal that meets the Academic School’s requirement for entry onto a research degree. Achieved the required English language level required for entry onto a research degree. The duration of Part 1 will depend on the English language test score on entry, the English level required to progress onto the research degree / Part 2 and the completion of a satisfactory research proposal. The minimum score required is 4.0/4.5. As a guideline, students require 1 full year to increase by 2 IELTS bands e.g. from 4.5 to 6.5.

Describe how the project will be structured and where it will take place. Key design decisions (say between experimental, comparative, longitudinal or case study approaches) should be justified according to the way in which you have defined the research problem. If your project will be testing hypotheses you should state them here.

Find out m ore:

Research at B www.bango angor r.ac.uk/resea rch Research d egree oppo rt www.bango u r.ac.uk/cours nities es/postgrad Application fo www.bango rms and guidance r.ac.uk/cours es/postgrad/ research/app lication Scholarship s www.bango r.ac.uk/inter national/ future/schol arship

Bangor University International Guide 2014/15 www.bangor.ac.uk/international

A research degree is required to develop an academic career worldwide. Whatever your own academic or professional goals, Bangor University’s long tradition of academic excellence will help to get you there.

Bangor has a strong research base across a spectrum of academic disciplines engaging in research at national and international levels. The University provides strong support for research activities including encouraging links with commercial and industrial bodies in the UK and overseas.

Once you have found a member of staff whose research interests broadly match your own, you should contact them directly with a concise research ‘brief’ that outlines your proposal and ask whether he/she would consider supervising your project. If the academic expresses his/her interest, you may then further discuss your ideas and develop a full PhD/MPhil research proposal.

Writing a good research proposal

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Information for Postgraduate Research Applicants

The PhD Programme of Study