International Academy Prospectus

International Academy Prospectus

2015

How to find us Colchester to: n Central London: 60 miles (97km); approximately 45 minutes to one hour by train, 1 hour and 40 minutes by car. n Stansted

Airport: 33 miles (53km); approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by bus, 50 minutes by car.

n Southend

Airport: 41 miles (66km); approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by train, 1 hour by car.

LONDON

n Gatwick

Airport: 83 miles (133km); approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by train, 1 hour and 40 minutes by car.

n Heathrow

Airport: 90 miles (150km); approximately 2 hours Colchester Campus and 10 minutes by train,Loughton 1 hour Southend Campus Campus LONDON and 55 minutes by car.

Harwich

M11

Luton

A12

Colchester

Stansted

M1

Colchester Campus

Chelmsford M25

Loughton Campus M25

City

Heathrow

A12

A130 Southend

A12 A13

A127

A13

A127

Southend-on-Sea

Southend Campus

London Liverpool Street and St Pancras International (Eurostar)

M25

Ebbsfleet International (Eurostar)

M20 M23

Dover Gatwick

Folkestone

2  Our International Academy

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Contents Undergraduate Pathways 6 Pre-Masters 14 Pre-sessional programmes 17 English language programme 20 Life as an International Academy student 22

An aerial picture of our Colchester Campus

The University of Essex is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions and has an international reputation for high quality research and teaching.

We are student focused and supportive in providing the resources, facilities and opportunities to empower students to succeed.

Our International Academy 3

Our International Academy is proud of the dedicated support we offer inside and outside of the classroom to students coming from all over the world. Over the course of a year, around 1,000 international students take one of our International Academy courses to then progress into another Essex department.

We are a University department and we have an excellent team of experienced teachers offering high quality courses tailored to the needs of home and international students. We also enrich the student experience by offering trips, social activities and integration within the British culture. Our Colchester campus (less than one hour by train from London) is a green and safe environment where students can enjoy modern facilities, shops and restaurants while studying and socialising in a multi-cultural environment.

Richard Barnard Head of Department

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Why study at our International Academy?

Our International Academy is a department of our University which offers courses at pre-undergraduate, undergraduate and pre-Masters levels. We bring together all the teaching services and programmes which have been developed for students who: n have a range of non-standard qualifications, often from overseas but also from Europe and the UK; or n have not met the entry requirements for a particular degree.

Our International Academy

Our strengths We value and are committed to high-quality teaching and internationally significant research, innovation and enterprise. Having once again ranked in the top ten in the UK for student satisfaction, we are confident that you will enjoy your time with us.

Our University is ranked ninth in the UK for the quality of our research. Therefore, you can feel confident that you are learning from some of the best academics in their fields.

As a department, we maintain a good progression rate, which reflects our commitment to quality teaching and to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment. You are a full member of the University community as soon as you arrive with us, and can benefit from use of the same facilities as all other students of our University, including our accommodation, library, support services and employability and careers centre.

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Undergraduate Pathways

The International Academy offers pathway routes at foundation and year one level that allow students to progress to a number of undergraduate degrees at the University.

Our administrative team provides support and guidance on applying to UCAS for your subsequent years of study and your accommodation.

International Foundation Programme If you are an international or European student and need to supplement your high school studies or improve your English language skills before the start of your degree, our International Foundation Programme is for you. If your high school curriculum has followed a 11 or 12-year system, you may need to complete a foundation programme before pursuing an undergraduate course.

Our programmes consist of subject specific skills related to your future studies, along with academic skills that allow you to progress onto a wide range of undergraduate courses upon successful completion.

Our foundation programme has two start dates for most subject areas, one in October and the other January.

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Course Information Title International Foundation Programme Length October to June or January to July* *selected subjects only Fee ÂŁ9,750 Apply Direct to iaapply@essex.ac.uk Entry requirements Good academic record at senior secondary/high school IELTS 5.0 with at least 4.0 in each component Visa Valid for the duration of this programme Pre-sessional programme available Yes Go to our website www.essex.ac.uk/ internationalacademy/ to find out more about our undergraduate pathways.

International Foundation Programme entry options International Foundation Programme

January start

October start

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Banking and Finance Business Management Computer Science Criminology Drama Economics Electronics Entrepreneurship and Business Film Studies Finance History Human Rights International Relations Law Liberal Arts Literature

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I chose to study my foundation at Essex because I knew it was one of the best universities in the UK. The course was structured in a way that suited what I wanted to learn and enabled me to pursue the undergraduate course I was interested in.

The support and guidance I have received from the department has been fantastic.

I would advise any students thinking about their foundation options to come to the International Academy at Essex because they have brought out the best in me, and I know they will bring out the best in you.

Ogechukwu Onyia, International Foundation Programme ’13, Nigeria

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International Foundation Programme and Year Zero

8  Undergraduate pathways

International Foundation Programme / Year Zero course structures IFP/Year Zero modules for pathways to the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Computers and Electronics Mathematics and Statistics or Pure Mathematics Computer Programming Academic Skills

IFP/Year Zero modules for pathways to Essex Business School Mathematics and Statistics Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Economics Academic Skills

IFP/Year Zero modules for pathways to Humanities and Social Science degrees Western Philosophy: Fundamental Questions, Major Thinkers Major Writers in English Literature An introduction to the history of the UK during the twentieth century Political and Social Theory from Plato to the Present Day Academic Skills

IFP/Year Zero modules for pathways to the School of Law Introduction to Law Introduction to UK Human Rights Introduction to Legal Theory Academic Skills

IFP/Year Zero modules for pathways to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Pure Mathematics Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Economics Academic Skills

IFP/Year Zero modules for pathways to the Department of Economics Mathematics and Statistics Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Economics Academic Skills

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Four-year Degrees (Year Zero)

We refer to the foundation year as ‘Year Zero’ because we have created an integrated four-year degree that enables you to proceed seamlessly from your foundation year to your first year of undergraduate study. Each of our four-year degrees has a unique UCAS code so you can apply directly through UCAS online.

We have designed our four-year degrees for you to complete a foundation and undergraduate course at Essex without the need to re-apply for a Tier 4 visa. Our courses offer a good foundation in your chosen subjects together with additional academic skills support.

Course Information Title Year Zero Length October to June or January to July* *selected subjects only Fee £9,000 (Home/EU students) £9,750 (International students) Apply Via UCAS at www.ucas.com

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Entry requirements A-levels: 180 tariff points including DD or good academic record at senior secondary/high school IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each component Visa Valid for all four years of study Pre-sessional programme available Yes

Four-year degrees (Year Zero) entry options UCAS code

Degree with Foundation Year

January start October start

N401

BSc Accounting

NN43

BSc Accounting and Finance

N4L1

BSc Accounting with Economics

NN42

BSc Accounting and Management

N201

BSc Business Management

N301

BSc Finance

N341

BSc Financial Management

L102/L103

BA/BSc Economics

L160/L161

BA/BSc International Economics

L118/L117

BA/BSc Financial Economics

L190/L191

BA/BSc Management Economics

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NGL1

BSc Management, Mathematics and Economics

GH46

BEng Computers with Electronics¬

G403

BSc Computer Science¬

HP41

BEng Telecommunications Engineering¬

L202

BA Politics

L250

BA International Relations

M101

LLB Law

M102

BA Law and Human Rights

L241

BA Human Rights

L305

BA Sociology

LMHX

BA Sociology and Criminology

M903

BA Criminology

P300

BA Media, Culture and Society

V144

BA Modern History

VT2T

BA American History

QV2C

BA History and Literature

V102

BA History

V350

BA Art History

Q320

BA English Literature

QV2H

BA Literature and Art History

V502

BA Philosophy

VV51

BA Philosophy and History

VQ52

BA Philosophy and Literature

LQV0

BA Liberal Arts

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International Diploma

If you are an international student and have completed a 12-year high school system or a foundation course with a good academic record our diploma courses could be for you.

If you do not meet the requirements of an undergraduate course in Essex Business School or the Department of Economics, or feel that you would benefit from additional academic skills and employability support modules during

your first year, you may be able to study on our diploma as an alternative.

Our International Diploma courses are equivalent to the first year of study of an undergraduate degree and will provide you with all the necessary subject knowledge and language skills to confidently progress to the second year of a relevant course.

Course Information Title International Diploma in Business (UCAS code NN14) International Diploma in Economics (UCAS code L104)

Entry requirements A-levels: 200 tariff points including DD GCSE: Mathematics C or Very good academic record at senior secondary/high school

Length October to July

IELTS 5.5 with at least 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in listening, speaking and reading

Fee £12,500 Apply Direct to iaapply@essex.ac.uk or via UCAS at www.ucas.com 12  Undergraduate pathways

Visa Valid for the duration of this course Pre-sessional programme available Yes

You can compare the diploma course modules to the first year of your chosen department.

International Diploma in Business modules

Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Management and Marketing n Introduction to Economics n Quantitative Methods and Financial Maths n Introduction to Finance n Applied Business Communication n Academic Literacy

Essex Business School Year One modules

Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Management and Marketing n Economics for Business n Quantitative Methods and Finance n Research and study skills for professional

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development

Progression to the following courses in Essex Business School:

BSc Accounting BSc Accounting with Economics n BSc Accounting and Finance n BSc Accounting and Management n BSc Banking and Finance

BSc Business Management BSc Finance n BSc Financial Management n BSc Management and Marketing

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International Diploma in Economics modules

Department of Economics Year One modules

Introduction to Economics Introduction to Quantitative Economics n Methods of Economic Analysis n Introduction to Accounting and Finance n Applied Business Communication n Academic Literacy

Introduction to Economics Introduction to Quantitative Economics n Methods of Economic Analysis n One social science or humanities option

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Progression to the following courses in the Department of Economics:

BA/BSc Economics BA/BSc International Economics

BA/BSc Financial Economics BA/BSc Management Economics

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Coming from Vietnam where everything and everyone is different from the UK, it was initially quite daunting to adapt to a new place. However, I soon learnt that I didn’t need to worry as the support I received from the International Academy allowed me to settle in with ease.

I had a wonderful year studying the International Diploma in Business – the quality of teaching from experienced and enthusiastic lecturers provided a solid foundation for my current studies.

Tuyet Le, International Diploma in Business ’12, BSc Accounting and Finance student, Vietnam

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Pre-Masters Courses

Our International Academy offers an innovative series of pre-Masters Graduate Diplomas, which provide an excellent entry route onto a Masters degree. You are eligible for these courses if you have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, or have studied for a three-year diploma, but do not yet meet the entry criteria for Masters study.

Pre-Masters Graduate Diplomas Successful completion of our pre-Masters will guarantee your progression to a relevant masters course and provide you with the necessary academic skills and language proficiency to enable you to pursue postgraduate study at Essex.

Moreover, you will develop critical thinking, research skills and an understanding of research methods, while experiencing learning in a world-class learning environment.

Subject-specific pre-Masters are designed to improve your subject knowledge as well as your language and academic skills before progressing onto a masters. Your English for Academic Purposes (EAP) modules are taught by the International Academy, while your subject modules are taught by your chosen department, allowing you to gain direct experience of study in your chosen discipline.

14 Pre-Masters courses

Course Information Title Pre-Masters Graduate Diplomas Length October to June Fee Home/EU students: International students:

£4,532 £9,500

Apply Applications are made through our Postgraduate Applications Online system: www.essex.ac.uk/pgapply Entry requirements You must have a relevant degree, or three-year higher education qualification from a recognised institution.

IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each components For Entrepreneurship and Innovation with EAP 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component is required.

Visa Valid for the duration of this course Pre-sessional programme available Yes

Pre-Masters Graduate Diplomas and progressions Pre-Masters

With progression to

Accounting with EAP

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MSc Accounting MSc Accounting and Finance n MA Applied Linguistics n MA TEFL/TESOL n MA Art History and Theory n MA Curating Contemporary Art n MA Gallery Studies and Critical Curating n MA Gallery Studies with Dissertation n MSc Biotechnology n MSc Molecular Medicine n MSc Advanced Computer Science n MSc Advanced Web Engineering n MSc Artificial Intelligence n MSc Big Data and Text Analysis n MSc Cloud Computing n MSc Computer Engineering n MSc Embedded Systems n MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics n MSc Accounting and Financial Economics n MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis n MSc Economics n MSc Economics and Econometrics n MSc Financial and Business Economics n MSc Financial Economics n MSc Financial Economics and Econometrics n MSc Financial Econometrics n MSc International Economics n MSc Management Economics n

Applied Linguistics with EAP Art History with EAP

Biotechnology with EAP Computer Science with EAP

Economics with EAP

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Pre-Masters

With progression to

Electronic Engineering with EAP

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European Union Law with EAP

MSc Computer Networks and Security MSc Electronic Engineering n MSc Telecommunication and Information Systems n MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation n MSc Global Project Management n MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship n MSc International Marketing and Entrepreneurship n MSc Organisation Studies and International Human Resource Management n LLM European Union Law

Finance with EAP

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n

Entrepreneurship and Innovation with EAP

International Business Law with EAP

MSc Banking and Finance MSc Finance and Investment n MA History n MA History (Cultural and Social History Pathway) n MA History (Local and Regional History Pathway) n MA History (Public History Pathway) n LLM International Business Law

International Commercial Law with EAP

n

LLM International Commercial Law

International Trade Law with EAP

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LLM International Trade Law

Management with EAP

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History with EAP

Philosophy with EAP

MSc International Management MSc Management n MSc Marketing and Brand Management n MA Philosophy

Politics with EAP

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Psychoanalytic Studies with EAP

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MA Politics

MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies MA Management and Organisational Dynamics* n MA Psychoanalytic Studies n MA Refugee Care* n

*subject to approval from Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies

Psychological Studies with EAP

16 Pre-Masters courses

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MSc Psychology

Pre-sessional programmes

We offer different types of pre-sessional English language programmes based on your needs and abilities.

If you hold a conditional offer to one of our Essex degrees at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you can chose from the following pathway programmes.

Pre-sessional English Language programme (PEL) Our programme focuses on enhancing your language skills. You will be taught further grammar and vocabulary development, as well as additional reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Pre-sessional Academic, Language and Study Skills programme (PALSS)

PEL runs for 5 weeks and 10 weeks and will provide you with an uplift of 0.5 and 1.0 IELTS band respectively.

This programme will provide you with integrated training in academic English and study skills.

PALSS runs for 10, 15 and 25 weeks and provides proficiency uplifts of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 IELTS bands respectively.

Subject specific pre-sessional programmes

PALSS will help you develop the following skills: n Reading – critical reading and note-taking skills n Writing – academic essay writing and citation skills n Listening – understanding lectures and note-taking skills n Speaking – seminar discussion, debate and presentation skills For more information go to our website www.essex.ac.uk/internationalacademy to find out more information on our pre-sessional programmes.

If you have an offer for Essex Business School or the School of Law you may study a customised pre-sessional programme, which will contribute to your subject language skills, as well as your academic English language development.

English Language & Study Skills Enhancement programme (ELSSE) If you hold an unconditional offer to an Essex degree but still want to improve your English skills, the 5 week English Language & Study Skills Enhancement programme will help your transition to the UK by enhancing your skills and developing your abilities through formative assessment in reading, listening, writing and English for academic purposes.

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How long should you study pre-sessional English for?

Pre-sessional entry for undergraduate courses Minimum IELTS entry levels

Pre-sessional programme options

overall

writing

any other component

5.5

5.0

5.0

10-week PALSS programme or 5-week PEL programme

5.0

5.0

5.0

15-week PALSS programme or 10-week PEL programme

Pre-sessional entry for postgraduate courses Minimum IELTS entry levels

Pre-sessional programme options

overall

writing

any other component

0.5 band below entry

0.5 band below entry

5.0

10-week PALSS programme or 5-week PEL programme

1.0 band below course overall entry

1.0 band below entry

5.0

15-week PALSS programme or 10-week PEL programme

1.5 band below course overall entry

1.5 band below entry

5.0

25-week PALSS programme

The following Essex Business School masters courses require minimum IELTS entry levels for a pre-sessional programme of 6.0 overall and 5.5 in writing: MSc Management; MSc International Management; MSc Marketing and Brand Management. Please see our website www.essex.ac.uk/internationalacademy for detailed entry requirements to management courses.

Subject-specific pre-sessional programmes for undergraduate courses Minimum IELTS entry levels overall 5.0

writing 5.0

any other component 5.0

Pre-sessional programme options 10-week subject specific programme

Subject-specific pre-sessional programmes for postgraduate courses Minimum IELTS entry levels overall

writing

any other component

1.0 below 1.0 below 5.0 course overall course overall

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Pre-sessional programme options 10-week subject specific programme

Pre-degree Pre-sessional programmes If you have an offer for one of our undergraduate pathway courses: International Foundation Programme, four-year degrees (year zero) or International Diplomas; you are also able to take a pre-sessional English language programme if you do not meet your English language requirement.

Our pre-degree pre-sessional programme focuses on enhancing your language skills. You will be taught grammar and vocabulary development, as well as additional reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Our programme runs for 5 weeks and 10 weeks and will provide you with an uplift of 0.5 and 1.0 IELTS band respectively.

Pre-sessional entry for pre-degree courses Course IFP IDB/IDE Year Zero

Minimum IELTS entry levels overall

writing

any other

Pre-sessional Programme

4.5

4.5

4.5

5-week pre-degree programme

4.5

4.0

4.0

10-week pre-degree programme

5.0

4.5

4.5

5-week pre-degree programme

4.5

4.0

4.0

10-week pre-degree programme

5.0

5.0

5.0

5-week pre-degree programme

4.5

4.5

4.5

10-week pre-degree programme

Dates and fees Pre-sessional programme

Length

Start date for 2015

Deadline for applications

Tuition fee

PEL and Pre-degree

5 weeks

13 August

17 July

£1,625

PEL and Pre-degree

10 weeks

9 July

20 June

£3,250

PALSS

10 weeks

9 July

20 June

£3,000

PALSS

15 weeks

21 May

31 April

£4,500

PALSS

25 weeks

2 March

9 February

£7,500

ELSSE

5 weeks

13 August

17 July

£1,125

Subject-specific

10 weeks

9 July

20 June

£3,250

Please note that all pre-sessional programmes finish on 18 September 2015.

How to apply To apply for one of our pre-sessional programmes, an application form is available online for download and printing. You will need to include a copy of your University offer letter in your application and send it to intacad@essex.ac.uk.

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English Language Programme

Essex English Language Programme If you want to study English language in a university environment our Essex English Language Programme (EELP) is for you. Our programme is designed to improve your general and academic English language skills. It runs throughout the year in five-week terms.

You may join our course in October, November, January, February, April, May, July or August.

Programme content Our programme consists of four modules which provide you with English language preparation in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from A2 to C1: n Foundations of English Language (CEFR A2) n English Language Development and Foundations of Academic English (CEFR B1) n Further Studies in English Language and Academic English (CEFR B2) n Advanced Studies in English Language and Academic English (CEFR C1) 20  English language programme

Each module provides language study for up to 40 weeks in continuous five-week terms.

You will be regularly updated on your rate of progress. Our methods of teaching and learning consist of 24 hours of taught classes, tutorials and guided self-study per week.

How do you apply?

An application form is available online for printing.

Please follow this guide when you are submitting your application for our Essex English Language Programme. You should send us: n a completed

EELP application form; copy of your passport; n your high school graduation certificate and final scores (if available); and n your English language certificate(s) (if available). n a scanned

You can download the application form from our website. www.essex.ac.uk/internationalacademy

Course Information Title Essex English Language Programme Length Minimum 5 weeks, maximum 40 weeks Fee £1,275 per 5 weeks period Apply Direct to intacad@essex.ac.uk Entry requirements No IELTS required Visa Varies depending on English language level email intacad@essex.ac.uk for more information.

The University of Essex is just 50 minutes away from London by train, it is located in a very nice park and the town Colchester is very student-friendly. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The strength of EELP is that teachers identify what you need to learn and what your weaknesses are in order to work on them specifically. Also, they use various and interesting methods for teaching. The programme helped me in many ways as it improved my vocabulary and my academic writing. I would advise students who want to apply to Essex to do it without any hesitation because it is a great place for learning and enjoying your life at the same time.

Hazha Salih Abdulrahman, EELP student ’13, Kurdistan.

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Life as an International Academy student

Student life

Accommodation

We want to offer you the best possible student experience both inside and outside of the classroom, so we have designed a range of social activities for you to get involved in. We regularly schedule trips to places of interest across the UK, including Cambridge and Norwich. Our Students’ Union also supports more than 165 clubs and societies covering social, cultural, sports, political, religious, arts and academic interests. Joining a society is a great way to meet people that share your passions and make new friends.

We offer University-provided accommodation for international students for the whole duration of your studies. However, it may not be possible to guarantee accommodation to all students depending on the start date and length of your course. Please contact our Accommodation Office for more information. www.essex.ac.uk/accommodation

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Our award-winning accommodation, ranked in the top ten by the Student Choice Awards on What Uni, ensures you swiftly feel at home. All rooms come with furniture and are heated, and all flats have self-catering facilities. With a small shop on our Colchester Campus, and a large supermarket within walking distance, it is easy to have complete independence and develop your cooking skills.

Accommodation options 1

1. The Towers n Weekly rent: £73 to £85 n Walking distance to campus: 3 minutes n Number in each flat: 13 to 16 on each floor n Shared bathrooms 3

3. South Courts n Weekly rent: £128 n Walking distance to campus: 3 minutes n Number in each flat: 4 to 6 n En suite bathrooms n Adapted rooms available 5

5. The Meadows, Townhouses n Weekly rent: £124 n Walking distance to campus: 10 minutes n Number in each flat: 12 n Shared bathrooms (one per two students)

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2. The Houses n Weekly rent: £116 n Walking distance to campus: 5 minutes n Number in each flat: 4 to 6 n En suite bathrooms n Adapted rooms available 4

4. University Quays n Weekly rent: £117 n Walking distance to campus: 15 minutes n Number in each flat: 8 n En suite bathrooms 6

6. The Meadows, Flats n Weekly rent: £133 n Walking distance to campus: 10 minutes n Number in each flat: up to 7 n En suite bathrooms

All information provided on fees, course options and dates is valid at the time of print and may be subject to changes.

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