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I am delighted that you are considering the University of Suffolk as an option for your studies. We are one of the youngest universities in the UK; that means we don’t just rely on a heritage stretching back over many years, but focus on making history every day. Our growing numbers and high graduate employability demonstrate that we are a real force in the higher education sector.
Welcome
Welcome to the University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk welcomes students from all around the globe to study in our fantastic waterfront location in the area of the UK that is the driest and has the most sunshine year after year. Our campus is stylish and modern, set in a thriving location where you will soon feel at home. The low cost of living and affordable accommodation is attractive; and our excellent transport links to London, Cambridge, the coast and the countryside makes us accessible for all. Our emphasis is on treating every student as an individual and, alongside small teaching classes and personal support, this means that you will soon feel part of our community. We put significant importance on developing courses where employers are actively involved in course design and delivery. As a result of our emphasis on employability and transferable skills, our graduates gain good jobs quickly after graduating. Joining forces with employers, businesses, and research organisations, we give them access to the kind of people they are looking for: you. So come and join us for a transformational experience, one which you will never forget and will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life.
Professor Helen Langton Vice-Chancellor
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ABOU As one of the newest universities in the UK, we have absorbed the best university traditions and aligned them with a twentyfirst century audience and the modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. Studying with us is a different experience to elsewhere. Our University is like no other.
We are a university for a changing world ur teaching is based on partnerships O between lecturing staff and students, as well as research Our campus is beautifully situated and perfectly compact Enjoy low living costs with every amenity within walking distance
About us
Our courses are focused on the world of employment In a world where nothing ever stays the same, we all need to change, evolve, succeed and change again. That’s what we do. Be bold and join us.
About us
“ I chose the University of Suffolk because of the practical opportunities that were available to us outside of classes to learn, apply, and grow as practitioners, which I knew were essential to employment at the end of the course. The friendships and professional relationships I have developed through internships and extracurricular activities have allowed me to meet like-minded people and learn directly from others.�
Kevin de Keijzer BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning Philippines
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DESTIN SUFF Suffolk offers a rich and diverse cultural life, with bustling towns, thriving bars, restaurants and cafĂŠs, and an extensive arts scene. Suffolk is a county steeped in history, with beautiful scenery, world famous beaches and a glorious coastline, all within easy reach of London.
Destination Suffolk
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Destination Suffolk
NATION FOLK
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Home away from home Known for its hospitable and friendly nature, Suffolk has a growing student community and provides a mixture of dynamic urban centres, coastal resorts, and historic market towns. Come and explore the beautiful surroundings of this exciting county.
Discover ‘The Saints’ Packed with an eclectic mix of independent shops, eateries, and local artisans, The Saints is a quirky and interesting thoroughfare in Ipswich town centre. allaboutipswich.com/quarter/saints
A county of festivals Suffolk is home to numerous arts, literary and music festivals including Latitude Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, Pulse, Ip-Art, SPILL, and Bury Festival; many of which are fast becoming renowned highlights in the UK festival calendar. visitsuffolk.com/festivals
Secret celebrity enclave The Suffolk coast is a popular weekend escape for famous faces wanting to get away from it all. Stephen Fry, Dame Judy Dench, Gary Lineker, and Michael Palin are all fans of Southwold, located on the Suffolk coast.
Take in the view Some of East Anglia’s most stunning scenery can be found in Suffolk. The breath-taking Suffolk landscape was inspiration for famous artists Constable and Gainsborough.
Destination Suffolk
© Photo by Jen O'Neill
Destination Suffolk
Well connected Suffolk is a developing county, benefiting from the developing technologies and the growing tech cluster businesses. Multinational companies such as AXA, BT, and Willis Towers Watson have made their base here, charmed by the location and accessibility of the county to London, Cambridge and beyond.
Our very own Honorary Doctorate Ed Sheeran Born in Suffolk, Ed’s hit single ‘Castle on the Hill’ describes his love of the county.
Visit Jimmy’s Farm Honorary Doctorate Jimmy Doherty hosts his annual Jimmy’s Festival at his farm, just outside Ipswich. Combining good food and live music acts, it’s the perfect highlight of the summer. jimmysfestival.co.uk
Discover new music
Fancy a drink?
There is a thriving music scene throughout the county. See new bands playing in smaller venues, as well as tours from larger acts. A popular destination for music lovers is our student bar, Cult, located in the James Hehir Building. cultcafe.co.uk
Award-winning UK brewer Adnams and cider producer Aspall are both located in the county. Why not try a handcrafted beer from microbrewery Briarbank in Ipswich, or a local Calvors ale? There are plenty to choose from. We even have our own craft beer, Suffolk Graduate, brewed by Calvors.
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James Hehir Building Six storey, ÂŁ21 million building Sport and Exercise Science laboratories pecialist Clinical Skills Centre, S incorporating a purpose-built anaesthetic room and simulated ambulance
OUR CA Nestled between busy bars, restaurants and hotels, our stunning Waterfront campus is the ideal destination for international students wishing to combine English heritage with contemporary living.
Our campus
The Waterfront is a hub for many events throughout the year, such as the Maritime Festival which plays host to 55,000 visitors all enjoying the best entertainment, food and drink Ipswich has to offer.
A short walk away is Ipswich town centre, the home of many major retail chains and small independent shops offering unique gifts and goods. Our students benefit from excellent transport links to major cities in the UK, where trains can take you to London in just over one hour. At the University of Suffolk, whatever you choose to study, you will be working in state-ofthe-art surroundings. We have invested across the University to create environments that showcase the latest teaching facilities and support our students to achieve great things.
Library Building
Dedicated painting, sculpture, drawing and print studios, and installation and video spaces
Extensive library
Our campus
Arts Building
Dedicated subject librarians and academic skills advisers
Specialist film studio and associated editing suites
24-hour library opening, during significant periods in the academic calendar
Industry-standard studios, dark rooms and digital suites specific to photography
Students’ Union offices
AMPUS Waterfront Building The Atrium State-of-the-art AV equipment in every teaching room Group and individual study space The Infozone, our one-stop-shop for student services
ÂŁ5.5 million development Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training suite Psychology laboratories Computer Games and Network and Software Engineering laboratories Dedicated business hub, Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre State-of-the-art 3D polyjet printer
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ACCOMM Accommodation
Athena Hall Live in luxury at Athena Hall, our on-campus student accommodation.
Benefits
Athena Hall is our recommended on-campus accommodation, perfectly situated on the Ipswich Waterfront. Home to almost 600 students, Athena Hall is the number one destination for international students.
Queen-sized beds
Choose from a range of en-suite rooms in shared apartments or studio spaces, all with modern living facilities and hi-speed wireless broadband.
Close to town centre
All bills included CCTV and on-site management Work and social spaces On-site laundry facilities Online booking service Free contents insurance ANUK accredited
Price list Athena Hall (2019/20 prices) Room Type
50 weeks 42 weeks
Bronze en-suite £120.75 £125.75 Silver en-suite £127.50 £132.50 Golden-suite
£133.75 £138.75
Studio
£166.00 £171.00
Accommodation
“ Ipswich is really welcoming. When I first came here I felt the warmth of the place. My first destination was my accommodation. While I walked towards Athena Hall with my suitcases, I felt in love with the place immediately. The boats, the calm water of the river – they are just breathtaking!”
Karina Karushkova Bulgaria
MODATION Living off-campus Living off-campus can sometimes be more affordable. Some of our students choose to live off-campus to be more independent and live in less busy environments. We have a limited number of rooms at smaller ‘hall-style’ accommodation, as well as rooms in shared houses. uos.ac.uk/accommodation
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Erasmus+ and Study Abroad The University sees the value of developing our staff and students as global citizens. The University has a number of established links with European, Australian, Canadian and other international partners through Study Abroad programmes and Erasmus+, and offers our students the opportunity to participate in outbound exchanges. The University is part of the UUK Stand Out campaign, together
with 80 HEI’s in the UK, we actively encourage our students to spend a period of their studies overseas and believe they will benefit greatly from their international experience by learning new skills, making lifelong friendships and becoming world citizens. We believe studying abroad as part of the degree helps students in shaping their future professionally, academically and on a personal level.
across borders within Europe by providing a maintenance grant for tuition fee-free study in partner institutions in Europe.
Erasmus+ is the European Commission’s programme for Higher Education students. It was introduced with the aim of increasing student mobility
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In order to be eligible, students must have spent at least one academic year at the University of Suffolk, after which they can spend either one semester or one full academic year studying at one of our Partner institutions in Europe.
International partnerships
INTERNA PARTNE
International partnerships
ATIONAL ERSHIPS London School of Commerce
The University is currently building a small portfolio of partnerships to oversee the delivery of University of Suffolk validated degree programmes overseas, including Malta, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
The University has set up a significant long-term partnership with London School of Commerce (LSC), with undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes validated for delivery at their campuses in London, Malta and Sri Lanka, with plans to extend the partnership to their campuses in Malaysia and Bangladesh in the 2019-20 academic year.
To find out more about whether University of Suffolk degrees are delivered in your country visit uos.ac.uk/partnerships
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Overseas programmes
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As an international or EU student studying at the University of Suffolk, you will be supported by a specialist team of staff. We provide advice and guidance to all international students interested in applying to study with us.
We offer a range of other information and support services you can access during your studies, including Careers and Employability, Counselling, Learning Services workshops, and a multi-faith Chaplaincy.
We can help you with choosing your course, applying to, and enrolling at the University, as well as making a visa application and ensuring you comply with UKVI regulations once your course has started. We also support Erasmus+ students and those coming to us as part of a Study Abroad programme, by helping with module choices and where to stay while in the UK.
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HE TEAM “ The staff and tutors are great and are always willing to provide me with support and guidance about anything. Through the University’s website and digital learning platform, I have the possibility to access everything ranging from materials relating to my course to information and tools for careers and employability, finance and wellbeing.”
If you have any queries, contacting our Infozone is the best place to start. Our knowledgeable team of Infozone advisers provide a welcoming, friendly and efficient service, and will be able to respond ‘on-the-spot’ to most enquiries. uos.ac.uk/infozone /UniofSuffolk @UniofSuffolk @UniofSuffolk
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“ I have learnt a great deal from my course, and I feel like the lecturers always try to prepare us for the real world and give us the confidence to strive for the best.� Achintha Perera
MSc Regenerative Medicine Sri Lanka
COURSE LIST Teaching at the University is spread across four academic schools each with their own personality and ethos, which is reflected in the portfolio of courses.
School of Engineering, Arts, Science and Technology
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Human Health
Whichever course you choose, you will experience study that is characterised by innovative and cutting-edge approaches to learning and teaching, informed by the research and scholarly activity of our academic staff.
BSc (Hons) Bioscience
BA (Hons) Photography
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design
BA (Hons) Screenwriting
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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
MSc Regenerative Medicine
BA (Hons) Digital Film Production
PhD Computer Science and Informatics
BA (Hons) Architecture
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) Computing and Business Management
BA (Hons) Film Studies*
Courses
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BSc (Hons) Mobile and Web Development BSc (Hons) Network Engineering
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering BSc (Hons) Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science MSc Games Development
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
School of Health and Sports Sciences
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration)
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
BA (Hons) Politics
BA (Hons) Dance (Accelerated)
BA (Hons) Politics and Economics
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
BA (Hons) Politics and History
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
BSc (Hons) Psychology
MSc/PgD Human Resource Management
BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
PhD Business
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Early Childhood Studies
PhD Leadership and Enterprise
BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Analysis BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning PhD Health and Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons) Psychology with Business Management
MSc Applications of Psychology MSc Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling* MA Criminology: Crime and Victimisation MA/PgD/PgC Education Studies MA/PgD/PgC Professional Practice in Heritage Management
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law
PhD English
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
PhD History
BA (Hons) Early and Primary Education Studies
PhD Social Policy
PhD Psychology
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
PhD Social Sciences
BA (Hons) Early Learning (progression route)
Suffolk Business School
BA (Hons) English Literature with Language
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) History
BA (Hons) Economics
BA (Hons) Human Geography
BA (Hons) Economics, Banking and Finance
BA (Hons) Human Geography with Sociology LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Law with Business Management LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) Law with Politics
BA (Hons) Event and Tourism Management BA (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) Marketing BA (Hons) Marketing and Public Relations BA (Hons) Tourism Management
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LLB (Hons) Law with Sociology
*subject to validation
MA Childhood Studies
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing
PhD Management
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
BA (Hons) Counselling
PhD Heritage and Education
BSc (Hons) Sociology
BSc (Hons) Sport and Performance Psychology
BA (Hons) Childhood and Family Studies
MSc/PgD/PgC Business and Management
BA (Hons) Social Work
PhD Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Child Development and Developmental Therapies
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Courses
BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing
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HOW TO APPLY Your application The University of Suffolk has ambitions to become a global university. In our quest to do this, we actively welcome applications from students in all corners of the globe. No matter where you live, we can offer advice on how the qualifications from your country can be considered to meet the entry requirements for our programmes. Our Admissions Team is well-equipped to assess your academic background and recommend subjects which meet your personal and professional aspirations.
After you’ve applied Undergraduate If you wish to apply for a full-time undergraduate degree, you should submit your application online via UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, at ucas.com Postgraduate Taught Degrees If you are applying to study towards one of our postgraduate taught programmes, you should submit your application directly to us using our online application form. This is available at uos.ac.uk/ internationalapplications
How to apply
Postgraduate Research We are pleased to offer the opportunity to study at Postgraduate Research level in a wide range of subject areas. To make an enquiry or for further information visit uos.ac.uk/graduateschool
Some of our programmes may require you to submit a portfolio of work, take part in admissions tests or attend an interview via Skype, so make sure you check the academic and non-academic requirements which are listed on each course webpage. Our Admissions Team will contact you regarding any additional requirements after you’ve applied. uos.ac.uk/ internationalapplications
Entry requirements
“ I experienced nothing less than the best in terms of administration, transitioning from one country to another. What made a difference was the personal touch in every email received showing genuine concern and care, which I have honestly never experienced before.� Jerusha David Master Business Administration (MBA) Malaysia
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Country-specific requirements Academic entry requirements will vary depending on where you are from, or where you have completed your most recent study. To see how you meet our academic requirements visit uos.ac.uk/yourcountry
English language If English is not your first language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability as part of your application. The most commonly known assessments that we accept are: IELTS (Academic/UKVI) Cambridge English Pearson (Academic)
Password Skills Test An alternative method of assessing your English language is the University of Suffolk Password Skills Test. This internet-based test will assess your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and can be used as part of your admission. Please note that this test cannot be used for admission to our International Foundation Programme.
TOEFL (IBT) uos.ac.uk/yourcountry
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English language entry requirements are listed on each course page of our website. Alternatively, you can visit uos.ac.uk/englishtests
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TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS EU Fees and Scholarships
International Fees and Scholarships
Full-time BA/BSc: £9,250
BA/BSc
Full-time MA/MSc: £7,830 – £8,730
Classroom based: £11,790
MBA: £14,220
Lab-based: £13,330
EU Scholarship (undergraduate) – £1,500
Placement fee: £3,000 for NHS courses MA/MSc Classroom based: £11,790
At the time of publication, Home/EU fees for 2020–21 have not yet been confirmed. The fees listed above are for 2019/20.
Lab-based: £13,330 MBA £16,380 I nternational Scholarship (undergraduate) – £1,500 I nternational Scholarship (postgraduate) – £1,000
Tuition fees and scholarships
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For further details visit uos.ac.uk/findus
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VISIT US Come and meet representatives from the University of Suffolk at an event near you. Details of visits to your country can be found at uos.ac.uk/yourcountry Alternatively, you can visit us by coming along to one of our open events in Suffolk to find out more about the University, meet the academic teams, and see our iconic campus. For dates visit uos.ac.uk/openevents This publication is for general guidance and the University of Suffolk cannot guarantee the provision of all courses and services in the event of circumstances beyond its control. The University publishes detailed course documentation on each course webpage and full terms and conditions on our website at uos.ac.uk/studentpolicies University of Suffolk Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registration number 5078498. Registered office Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ. uos.ac.uk
For further details and additional dates visit uos.ac.uk/openevents
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