Undergraduate Prospectus 2023/24

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NEVER STAND STILL

EXPLORE TRANSFORM FLOURISH UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2023/24

“ EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE AMBITIONS. INDIVIDUALS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.”

DR HELEN PANKHURST, OUR CHANCELLOR

Welcome

WELCOME Welcome to the University of Suffolk, I am delighted that you are considering studying with us. I hope that you enjoy reading this prospectus and hearing from our students.

Everything we do at the University of Suffolk enables transformation of lives and our region. We provide the future graduate workforce that is highly skilled and professional, creative and resilient, and who can act as change agents; we work collaboratively to find solutions that improve and solve real world problems and we create a community where everyone can flourish.

The University of Suffolk is young and ambitious. We have absorbed the best traditions in higher education and aligned them with the modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. Our growing numbers and high graduate employability demonstrate that we make a difference.

We put students at the centre of our thinking. Within a rapidly changing world, we have created a stable and supportive environment where you can learn and plan your future. Here you are part of a community that always strives to help you achieve more.

We do this by working with you, listening to you and challenging you.

When you join our community we give you an exceptional education, we support you with small groups and access to talented academics, enabling you to acquire skills and insights, relevant no matter how things may change in the future.

Our Chancellor is Dr Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and granddaughter of Sylvia, leaders of the British Suffragette movement. She is an excellent ambassador for our University as we look to embrace a diverse community that enables us all to feel included.

The University of Suffolk is all about enabling transformation and change and as a student with us, we will support you as you take your own journey to transformation and change. Being at university is an exciting experience and one that we want to make work for you.

We look forward to welcoming you into our community to support your future and help you make the most of your academic journey.

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PROFESSOR HELEN LANGTON Vice-Chancellor and CEO

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We embrace change as an opportunity to evolve, succeed and thrive. As one of the countries youngest universities, we are custom-built to provide you with a richer, more rounded education, acquiring skills and insights that will always be relevant, no matter how things change.

and generate knowledge. With a flexible and personalised approach to learning.

Our personalised approach to learning enables us to provide the support you need to transform your life, throughout your life. We are a community. We work together, supporting each other to learn

Discover how this journey has helped support and nurture our students.

No matter who you are or where you are in your life, the process of learning should never stop.

We believe you should always be a work in progress.

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CONTENTS Welcome

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Never Stand Still

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Why Suffolk?

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Your undergraduate experience

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Destination Suffolk

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Our campus

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Home away from home

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Facilities and support

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Mature and part-time study

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International students

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Student Centre

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Your Students’ Union

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Your future

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Business engagement

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Our research

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Academic Schools

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Awards

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Our courses

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Partner colleges

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Partner colleges – our courses

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BTEC Higher Nationals

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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

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Postgraduate and beyond

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Financing your study

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How to apply

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Index

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Open events

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WHY SUFFOLK? Our purpose is to transform people’s lives through education, training and research.

The student experience is at the heart of what we do.

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WHY SUFFOLK? We’re committed to being distinctly more personal and supportive, we’re a community with students at our heart. We’ll share our knowledge, provide support and help you to make a difference. Don’t just take our word for it, see what our students have to say.

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Why Suffolk?

WE ARE NOT JUST ANOTHER UNIVERSITY

Why Suffolk?

Our Support Our approach is personal; we will support you through every stage of your learning journey.

Our Location Our main campus is set on the beautiful Waterfront.

Your Individuality We treat you as an individual.

You’re a name, not a number.

Your Future Employability is embedded in everything we do.

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Our Philosophy We equip you to lead and succeed in a changing world.

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YOUR UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE Your studies enable you to explore a subject that you are passionate about, developing an in-depth understanding in areas of particular interest to you. You will discover your own strengths and qualities that equip you to make long-term career and personal choices and ultimately, realise your goals and ambitions.

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Our diverse student body will also give you the opportunity to learn more about different cultures, beliefs and philosophies.

By becoming involved in clubs and societies, you will find others who share your interests, whether they are sporting, educational or social.

We take an innovative approach to the delivery of your learning and teaching, one which has been designed to help you succeed and develop your confidence as a university student from the beginning of your journey with us. You will typically study one module (or block) at a time, allowing you to focus and deep dive into concepts.

You will complete your assessment at the end of each module, enabling you to gain early understanding of your progress and the development of your learning. In each module you will experience a range of teaching approaches, including lectures, group work, seminars and activities which are completed through our online learning environment, Brightspace. We will provide you with access to a rich blend of learning materials and specialist facilities and resources appropriate to your chosen course.

In your first year of study, you will learn in smaller groups, guided by your course team and a wide range of experts, to build a solid foundation of academic skills and tools to help you manage your learning.

This evolves through your second year to develop your reflective skills and self-awareness preparing you to be an independent learner and researcher in your final year. Throughout your degree, you will develop employability skills with a particular focus on professional development in your final year to prepare you for life after university.

Our approach to learning, assessment and feedback will give you the tools to change, evolve, succeed and change again.

BLOCK AND BLEND Many of our undergraduate programmes are delivered as ‘block and blend’, where you will typically study one module at a time (also known as a block) rather than three simultaneously if you were studying a non-block programme; and learning will be delivered through a ‘blend’ of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Our students have fed back positively that this approach enables them to better manage their time and benefit from being able to revisit learning through recordings and other online content.

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DESTINAT SUFFOLK Suffolk is perfectly located to be the best of both worlds; a picturesque landscape of bustling towns, over 60 miles of beautiful coastline to explore, and all within easy reach of London.

With world-famous beaches and beautiful scenery steeped in history, it has a rich and diverse cultural life and thriving entertainment calendar, embracing its strategic location and flourishing technology links.

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HOME FROM HOME Known for its hospitable and friendly nature, Suffolk has a growing student community all making the most of what’s on offer. University is where you meet friends for life, whether it’s sharing a Sunday roast in your halls, celebrating your birthday in Cult Café, or catching a train to Old Felixstowe for a breezy coastal walk, Suffolk has something for everyone to share.

Being from London I find the location ideal as it is only an hour on the train from Stratford. Be ready for serene architecture and waterfront views, as well as lively nights out in town.

JEROME WAHOME Business Management

TAKE IN THE VIEW Suffolk has some of the UK’s finest coastline, nature reserves, rivers and forests. The cycle tracks, paths and boat hire make it easy to explore the landscape that inspired famous artists Constable and Gainsborough. Paddle board on Alton Water, or visit Orwell Country Park or Rendlesham Forest for some peace and inspiration.

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FANCY A DRINK? Try the local beer with Adnams, Aspall, Calvors, Mauldons and St Peter’s, just a few of the regional breweries, great to refuel after a long walk and give you a true taste of Suffolk with many using local ingredients like Suffolk malt. Or maybe have a cocktail on the Waterfront and watch the boats go by?

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BE INDEPENDENT AND EXPLORE Throughout the county you will find many towns all with their own unique characteristics and history, packed with an eclectic mix of independent shops, eateries and local artisans, there is plenty to explore. You might want to start with The Saints, a quirky and interesting thoroughfare in Ipswich town centre, visit Ipswich Museum, stretch out on a climbing wall or challenge yourself in an escape room.

DISCOVER THE FAMOUS ‘CASTLE ON THE HILL’ One of the biggest hits of our honorary graduate Ed Sheeran, Castle on the Hill was inspired by the real-life Framlingham Castle, in the Suffolk town where Ed grew up. The song describes his love of the county and the music video features the castle along with other interesting places across Suffolk.

Choose something you love and work really hard, and you’ll be surprised at how far you get.

ED SHEERAN Singer, songwriter and Honorary graduate

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OUR CAMPUS Our students experience the highest quality in teaching, learning and social environments.

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OUR LOCATION With us you get to study in a beautiful location, in an affordable town with all the convenience of everything a 10-minute walk away.

Our campus is right on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront, the backdrop to your walk to university. Home to busy restaurants and bars overlooking the marina it’s popular with students, locals and visitors out for an ice cream or a drink. Beautiful and bustling, there are opportunities to go sailing, take in a performance at DanceEast or join in the many events that take place on the Waterfront.

Also, just a short walk away is Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town Football Club and several parks perfect for picnics and exercise.

The main campus is a 10-minute walk from the town centre packed with independent shops, restaurants, pubs, cafés, theatres and cinemas making Ipswich the perfect choice for anyone seeking entertainment combined with peaceful, relaxed charm.

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Ipswich is just over an hour away from London with great transport links to the rest of the UK and overseas and there are several hotels within easy walking distance, great for visiting relatives and friends.

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ACCOMMODATION Whether you want to live in halls or a shared house off-campus, we can recommend accommodation to suit your needs and budget.

Our Student Life team is on hand to provide information and guidance about recommended and accredited accommodation, supplied by private providers.

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The recommended on-campus halls of residence, Athena Hall, is located on the Ipswich Waterfront just 300 metres from the Waterfront Building and adjacent to the James Hehir Building. Local shops and amenities are close by and the town centre is just a 10-minute walk away. Housing up to 590 students, Athena Hall offers a mixture of flats with communal spaces and self-contained studios; all with en-suite bathrooms.

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24 Accredited off-campus accommodation includes purpose-built halls of residence and shared student houses of varying sizes; some properties offer en-suite bathrooms whilst others have shared facilities. All properties are within easy walking distance of the campus, local shops and amenities.

Sample properties can be found on our website and more detailed information, including availability, can be found on Suffolk Studentpad.

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We recommend that you research the accommodation options available to you before booking a room. You can use the resources available on our website at uos.ac.uk/accommodation and Suffolk Studentpad suffolkstudentpad.co.uk to assist you in making this decision.

For further assistance, contact the Student Life team by emailing studentlife@uos.ac.uk or call 01473 338833.

PARTNER COLLEGES If you are studying with the University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College you can easily live in University of Suffolk student accommodation on or off-campus and be within walking distance of your study location. We may be able to advise about a limited amount of accredited accommodation around other partner college campuses, subject to availability.

Otherwise, we would suggest any students wishing to study at any of these locations, seek local private rental accommodation if required. Find out more about our partner colleges on page 136.

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I ENJOY THAT I LIVE WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ALSO STUDYING, IT MOTIVATES US TO WORK AND SHARE WHAT WE’RE LEARNING. MY FLAT DOES SUNDAY ROAST DINNERS AND THEY’RE ALWAYS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR WEEK. EMILY HODGSON, STUDENT

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FACILITIES AND SUPPORT Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in state-of-the-art surroundings.

We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.

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MAIN CAMPUS FACILITIES

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Computer laboratories and digital suites

Purpose-built, industry-standard studios for: Architecture, Art, Graphic Design, Film and Photography Exhibition space

The heart of the campus Student Centre Large auditorium and lecture theatres Numerous teaching and seminar rooms Open study areas on all floors Paddy & Scott’s Café

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Home to the Students’ Union including the SU Shop (where you can purchase items including food, drink, stationery and clothing) and the Social Space with study pods, table tennis, pool tables and a kitchenette

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THE ATRIUM BUILDING Home to Suffolk Business School and Innovation Labs

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Main teaching building for STEM subjects, equipped with cutting-edge technology

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THE HOLD Developed as a purpose-built heritage research centre opened in 2020, the Hold is part of our main campus providing facilities shared with our students, the public and researchers. Housing the Suffolk Archive and combining teaching and exhibition space, it creates a unique environment for collaborations between disciplines and partners, exploring regional history in a contemporary new learning space.

DIGITECH CENTRE Based at Adastral Park just outside Ipswich, the new centre is the University’s digital research and training hub, providing cutting edge skills to a workforce for the future, creating specialists in information and communications technology.

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Our students work on key digital areas of Data Science, AI, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics as well as core computing, software and network engineering and the high-tech laboratories are central to the facility which forms part of the ‘Innovation Martlesham’ technology cluster.

The new Smart Living Research Lab at the centre opens Easter 2022. This facility is modelled on a residential dwelling and allows research and demonstration of smart living technologies. Also known as the Ecolab, it has been designed to meet the latest environmental standards resulting from a design hackathon with students, led by the Architecture department.

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS HEALTH AND WELLBEING BUILDING Students joining us in September 2022 will be among the first to have access to our brand-new facility, the Health and Wellbeing Building. The building will be a space on campus dedicated to the promotion of integrated care among our student body, practice partners and the wider community.

The new building will house two floors of clinical simulation facilities, featuring two state-of-the-art hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, a new sports and exercise science facility, a working radiography imaging suite, counselling and physiotherapy clinic rooms and the Suffolk Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research.

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SUPPORT We offer a range of specialist advice and guidance services, from confidential one-to-one sessions, to workshops, presentations and specialist events, supporting your academic, personal and professional progression.

CHAPLAINCY Our multi-faith community welcomes students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our multi-faith chaplaincy at our main campus in Ipswich is open to staff and students of all faiths and no faith.

CHILDCARE If you have dependants, we can advise you on funding that may be available.

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We can provide independent, impartial and professional counselling at some of our campuses, or we can signpost you to the appropriate support services.

Our counselling support is confidential and offers you the opportunity to explore topics such as exam anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships and personal issues.

We are here to support you if you have a disability, a mental health difficulty, or a specific learning need. We aim to create an environment that is accessible and inclusive for all students. We will work with you to ensure that appropriate individual support is in place, and we can advise you on your eligibility for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Your individual needs and support arrangements can be discussed before you start your course or at any time during your studies.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

MENTORING AND STUDENT LIFE ADVICE Student Life Mentors are experienced students who can offer information and support to help you with your transition to university. They also organise activities to help you to learn more about university life and meet new people.

Student Life Advisers are here to make your transition to, and journey through university, as smooth as possible.

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Our expert Advisers can advise you on financial support that may be available to you. We have partnered with Blackbullion, an e-learning platform which can equip you with money skills and help you with financial planning.

We offer a wide range of international opportunities, including our popular exchange programme. You can enrol on to a four-year programme with a sandwich year, enabling you to combine studying and working abroad as part of your university experience.

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Our exchange programme includes over 20 partner universities in Europe, Canada and Australia, offering a unique opportunity for studying, working and volunteering abroad, equipping you with many new skills and enhancing your experience and employability.

We can provide guidance on how to register with a local GP, and how to access sexual health and wellbeing services. Maintaining good mental and physical health is important and we offer as much help as we can to support your life as a student.

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YOUR LEARNING AND TEACHING From the time you begin your academic journey with us you will be supported by teams of experts to develop your academic and research skills, and to develop any technical and specialist skills needed to succeed in your studies.

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LIBRARY AND LEARNING SERVICES We provide you with the resources you need for reading and research in all areas of your study. This includes electronic articles and books, streamed media and printed resources. You can find your reading and resource lists online to see some of the materials identified as essential and wider reading by your course teams.

You can use study spaces, IT facilities and borrow from all libraries across our network of partner colleges including our main campus in Ipswich. libguides.uos.ac.uk

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Brightspace is our online learning environment and the heart of your learning experience with us.

Through Brightspace you will access learning materials and activities, including any recorded lectures or seminars, and submit your assessments.

You will also find links to all of our support services and online platforms.

Many of our courses include the development of subject specific technical skills, for example, art, photography, health, sport and exercise science, life sciences and psychology.

Technicians and Technical Learning Instructors, with a wealth of professional expertise, work alongside course teams to support you in learning, practising, and developing these skills.

Once you accept your offer from us, you will gain access to the University Induction module in Brightspace and be able to meet fellow students and access support and guidance to help you begin your studies. libguides.uos.ac.uk/brightspace

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PARTNER COLLEGES Across our partner colleges, you will experience the best in facilities and resources. This includes the laboratory at Suffolk New College, which offers specialist engineering and construction equipment. Find out more about our partner colleges on page 136.

Our team of Academic Skills Advisers, Learning and Teaching Librarians and Learning Designers deliver a range of workshops, both face-to-face and online, all targeted at developing key academic skills such as referencing, academic reading and critical writing.

Individual support is available at our main campus in Ipswich and can be booked online with our team who will offer you advice and guidance on all aspects of academic work, including assignment help, maths and statistics, research skills and lots more.

We also offer a wealth of support on our website with workshops and toolkits to help get you started on your academic journey.

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MATURE AND PART-TIME STUDY If you are aged 21 or over, you are classed as a mature student; a large proportion of our student population are mature students. The University and the Students’ Union run a programme of events aimed specifically at mature students.

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We recognise that there are many different reasons for wanting to study part-time, whether it’s to fit around your family commitments, boost your career prospects, or enable you to earn while you learn.

Around a fifth of undergraduate students in the UK study part-time.

It can offer a more flexible approach to learning, allowing you to complete your studies over a longer period. This is typically four and a half to nine years for an undergraduate degree, following the same structure as full-time students but taking fewer modules per year.

The number of modules per year depends on how long you wish to take to complete your course. If you want to study part-time, you must apply directly to the University.

All applications are judged on their individual merits.

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The government offers maintenance loans to eligible students who wish to study part-time. These loans are means-tested, and the rates are pro rata (must be a minimum of 25% equivalent of a full-time course to qualify). To get a maintenance loan you must also be under the age of 60 on the first day of the first academic year of your course. Ask the Student Centre for more information.

MATURE STUDENTS A large proportion of our students are over the age of 21, so if you’re considering a return to study, you won’t be alone. We understand that the prospect of being a mature student can sometimes be daunting, so we put in place a range of support measures to help.

Library and Learning Services offer additional support to students at all levels of study and provide year-round workshops, drop-ins and one-to-one appointments.

Student Finance England offer a reduced rate, means-assessed Special Support Loan for eligible students aged 60 or above commencing a full-time undergraduate first degree. Additional financial support may also be available in some cases.

We operate a flexible admissions policy for mature students, giving consideration to life and work experience. Please contact the Student Centre for more information on 01473 338833.

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These are targeted at supporting you to develop the key academic skills to assist you with your study. Our workshops focus on topics such as referencing, academic writing and reading, maths and statistics, understanding feedback and being critical.

We also have a wealth of support available on our website including toolkits and workshops to get you started on your academic journey.

Our Student Life Advisers are your first stop for guidance on finance and can direct you to Student Finance Advisers for support with more in-depth issues. As a mature student, you are eligible to apply for a tuition fee loan and may get a maintenance loan to help with living costs.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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We are a supportive and inclusive university, providing high quality learning and teaching to a growing community of international students.

APPLYING If you are interested in studying with us, we advise you to visit your country’s specific webpage. uos.ac.uk/yourcountry You will find information about recognised qualifications, English language requirements and any planned visits to your country. Information on how to apply can be found via our International Applications webpage. uos.ac.uk/internationalapplications

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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We have a range of scholarships available to make higher education as accessible as possible for all international students. Visit our website to find out if you are eligible for one of our international scholarships and for more information on tuition fees. uos.ac.uk/feesandscholarships

VISAS For more information regarding visas and immigration visit uos.ac.uk/visas

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Our dedicated Student Life team have devised an induction programme specifically for our international students to help you get settled in your new surroundings in the UK. You will meet other students, discover what it is like to live here and study, whilst finding out more about our Students’ Union (SU) which has lots of clubs and societies for you to join.

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME If you need to study an International Foundation Programme (IFP) before starting an undergraduate degree, visit our IFP webpage. uos.ac.uk/internationalfp Please contact international@uos.ac.uk where our dedicated International team will assist you with your enquiry.

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CENTRE We are here to make your life as straightforward as possible, whether you are a potential applicant or current student.

The Student Centre is a one-stop-shop, giving information and advice on all aspects of student life, including study options, the application process, accommodation and finance.

Our knowledgeable and friendly team will be able to respond on the spot and help you access many of the specialist services available, including booking oneto-one appointments with support staff.

You can contact the team in person by visiting the Student Centre on the ground floor of the Waterfront Building at our main campus in Ipswich, by telephone on 01473 338833, or email studentlife@uos.ac.uk Ask us a question at uos.ac.uk/studentcentre

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YOUR STU UNION The Students’ Union (SU) is run by you, for you. It’s your SU! The SU exists to ensure that you have a voice and an influence within the University.

Together we empower you to pioneer change in every aspect of the student experience. You get to decide how it works, what events and services you would like to see, what deals and discounts we offer and what local and national campaigns we support. The SU is a community of people like you, embracing change, sharing ideas and making new things happen.

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If you want to meet new people, learn new skills, experience something different or just have fun, we can help. You could join a society, play competitive or social sport, represent your course or School, or campaign on the issues that matter to you on a national platform. Your time here is unique and your SU will help you experience it to the fullest.

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REPRESENTATION Your President of Education and President of Activities and Wellbeing are elected by the student body, you, to lead the SU and work to implement your ideas to improve the student experience. We are here to facilitate the change that you ask for.

SU Course Reps offer feedback and ideas, vote on issues affecting students and represent you to the University and wider community.

School Officers make sure students from every School are represented and dedicated SU Liberation Officers representing minority groups ensure the inclusion of everyone’s voice. Accommodation Reps make sure that those living on and off campus have their voices heard.

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The SU hosts a number of inclusive events catering for every taste. We start the term with Freshers’ Week and run activities throughout the year, from pub and club nights to coffee catch ups, sustainability fairs, big nights in, cultural events and an end of year ball.

Joining a society is a great way to do the things you love and get to know people who share your interests – it’s the best way to meet people who study on a different course! If you don’t see a society that you like, you have the power to set one up.

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Being part of a team provides a welcome break from study to do something that you enjoy.

I love having the routine of weekly exercise and being able to play netball with such great people.

MEG WRIGHT President and Netball team member

SPORT Your SU offers a diverse and exciting range of opportunities for you to get involved with sports and fitness.

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Social Sport sessions are a great (and a very low cost) way to get fit, reduce stress and meet new people. A variety of non-competitive sessions for all abilities are on offer including fitness-based activities such as pilates, pole fitness, social volleyball, netball and football.

If you’re looking to take sport to the next level, then you could join a competitive sport. It’s perfect for people who are looking to develop their athletic abilities, play competitively and be part of a team competing against other universities and in local leagues.

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Some of the closest friends I have got at uni are from the society and I wouldn’t have met them if I just stayed within my academic cohort. The events helped me get over first year nerves.

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Your SU is here to support you. SU Advice is a free, confidential and independent service to help and guide you through your student experience. No problem is too big or too small, we’re here to help.

As a member of your SU, you also become a member of the National Union of Students (NUS). The NUS TOTUM card and app gives you discounts for high street stores and online retailers on food, essentials, tech, travel, fashion, beauty and more.

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If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and check out our social media and website at uosunion.org to see more in depth what we’re about. We can’t wait for you to join the University of Suffolk!

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The Social Space is an ideal spot to study, meet friends, or just relax between taught sessions. The pool table and table tennis area are free to use and there’s also a kitchenette for student use. SHOP SU offers food, drinks, meal deals, snacks, stationery, and clothing.

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YOUR FUTURE Employability is embedded in everything we do. We equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence for life beyond university.

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YOUR FUTURE A degree equips you with the skills you need to prepare for your future career.

Whether you choose a vocational qualification with a clear career path, or a degree with transferable skills, you can be confident that you will gain the knowledge you need with us.

Employability is not just about gaining relevant skills or getting a job; it is about your personal, academic and professional development. Whilst studying at the University of Suffolk, you will have the opportunity to grow across a broad range of areas.

All our degrees enable you to get involved in problem solving, creative thinking, team working, delivering presentations and using digital technologies; all essential skills needed in the world of employment.

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Many of our courses incorporate modules in professional practice or opportunities to solve real-world problems, enabling you to put into practice your learning, engage with alumni, employers and organisations, and discover where you want your studies to take you in life. It’s important that you don’t leave thinking about your future until the end of your study. There are a wide variety of opportunities to get involved, from taking an active role in a Students’ Union club or society, to being a course representative or volunteer, and more.

Whether you are a student or alumni, you can use FutureMe, an interactive 24/7 online careers development platform, providing all the career preparation tools you need to move your career forward and succeed in planning your future.

All these activities will develop your employability, and some are accredited, appearing on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) when you graduate, demonstrating your achievements to potential employers.

The Careers, Employability and Enterprise team work hard to connect our students and graduates with potential employers, live projects and other opportunities. We work in collaboration with our Business Development and Knowledge Exchange team to source a range of paid internships, part-time and vacation work, volunteering and graduate-level vacancies.

We work particularly closely with local small and medium-sized enterprises across the region to create student and graduate opportunities and support the growth of local businesses.

We know that the future of work is changing, and are also here to help you create your own job by starting or growing a business, or pursuing a freelance career.

The University has a growing innovation space based on the Ipswich campus, meaning you can immerse yourself directly into the local start-up community.

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CAREERS, EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTERPRISE SERVICE The Careers, Employability and Enterprise team offer support with:

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Exploring your options to help you plan for your future Making informed decisions and setting goals Being strategic in your job search Sourcing internships, part-time jobs, volunteering and graduate roles Writing effective CVs and applications Preparing for all stages of the interview process How to build, develop and maintain networks Starting or growing your business, or going freelance

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We know how important it is for you to connect with industry, no matter what degree you are studying. We make sure that you have lots of opportunities to meet with alumni and local, national and international organisations throughout your degree.

In addition to the activities that will take place within your course, careers fairs and a variety of networking events are also frequently held.

You may have a clear career path in mind or have no idea what you want to do after you graduate. Whatever your situation, our Advisers can provide you with one-toone careers advice and guidance, and the support you need to get your business idea to market.

ALUMNI Your journey with the University of Suffolk won’t end when you finish your course – you will become an official member of our Alumni Community. This community can offer you all kinds of benefits and services, continuing to help you develop, network and achieve your dreams. uos.ac.uk/alumni

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Our career development platform, FutureMe, is also available to all students and graduates online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection.

With thousands of interactive resources, self-assessments, a live job board with new vacancies being added daily, and the CV360 and Interview360 tools which provide instant feedback on your CV and interview technique, you can be confident that we are

here to help you achieve success as a graduate. Our support continues for three years after graduation, with full access to the same services available to you as a student.

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BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

Business engagement

We work closely with businesses and industry in everything we do, ensuring that your degree offers the best opportunities during your study, and long after you graduate.

The innovation space at the University has been fundamental to my business success; from low-cost desk space to grant funding opportunities, business networking and everything in between.

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You are joining a university which has its roots and its future deeply embedded within the local and wider community.

We seek to transform our communities through social and economic development and develop your entrepreneurial attributes including creativity, resilience, flexibility and self-awareness.

Our lecturers, students and the business community collaborate on leading innovative projects. We prioritise the student and graduate experience and aim to connect you with industry through our teaching, learning, research, and business engagement activities.

Regardless of your area of study, you will engage with the industry of your choice and be mentored and coached into being an innovator in your field. Our academic and professional staff are engaged and entrepreneurial and will support you to meet with potential employers; preparing you for the next stage of your career.

CONNECTED WITH INDUSTRY We have built and continually develop a strong network of organisations, including multinationals, such as BT, national consumer brands and local business clusters. We also have partnerships with small to medium businesses across the region and strategic economic development agencies such as the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

Our innovation space, located in the Atrium, has been established as our focal point for developing new entrepreneurs and businesses, supporting student entrepreneurs, apprentices and alumni and connecting us to industry.

In 2021 the University entered into a brandnew partnership with Innovation Labs. The Innovation Labs model has a great track record and a strong reputation; partnering with the University of Suffolk brings a unique offer to the region. Our incubation space and offer has been reconfigured to align with the needs of the business community.

We are proud to be the first university to partner with Innovation Labs.

As a student, or graduate, the Innovation Labs can provide you with support and advice on creating your own business, accessing internships and placements, connecting with a dynamic and growing network of businesses and attending development skills workshops. Many of our alumni have gone on to set up their own business and come back to support new students with advice and mentoring.

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We work closely with businesses to enhance your studies by generating internships and other employment opportunities and creating real-life project briefs. We also collaborate with our business partners when developing and expanding our new and existing courses, enhancing them with guest lecturers.

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The DigiTech Centre is a collaboration between the University of Suffolk and BT, with funding from the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and is based at the heart of Adastral Park, one of Europe’s largest science and technology business parks. The Centre has world-class co-working specialist laboratories and will make Suffolk a recognised destination for industry-focused ICT and Digital Creative study programmes, and an internationally recognised destination for Continued Professional Development (CPD) in digital technologies.

Being part of a large technology community offers our students many opportunities for collaboration and informal learning as well as access to more social, entertainment and sports facilities. Through this partnership, we are seamlessly connected to over 100 high-tech digital and technology companies and their facilities, including BT’s Applied Innovation Labs.

The DigiTech Centre provides BT with a great opportunity to enhance our partnership with the University of Suffolk.

It opens the doors for research collaborations in data science, cyber security and other technology areas that are key for BT and the UK. MATT CAPP Senior Manager for research strategy & Adastral Vision, BT

The Games Hub is a mandatory programme for final year undergraduate Games Design and Programming students.

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THE GAMES HUB

Students are able to learn what is needed to create and launch their own games within the innovative and creative environment of the Hub. Skills gained and developed can be directly applied to industry in their graduate careers and help them launch their game to the public. Students are also given opportunities to test their games within the wider university community.

Speakers from the games industry and our wider business community are embedded throughout. uos.ac.uk/gameshub

ENTERPRISE SKILLS PROGRAMME Open to students who have the beginnings of a start-up business idea, are thinking about becoming self-employed, or have a start-up business, this programme runs for eight weeks and provides facilitated creative sessions, and business and expert speaker sessions to support students with their ideas and plans.

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Our 3D Productivity Suite has a range of 3D printers, including an industry-standard printer with the future-proofed capability to work with almost any plastic in applications across all disciplines. If you can dream it, you can build it, in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. These facilities are available to all students and staff regardless of their course and support a range of interesting projects.

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Our research

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Our research endeavours make a real difference to people’s lives, influencing policy and society. This research informs our teaching and enables you to develop into a highly employable, skilled and knowledgeable graduate. We are very proud of the significant impact our research has had on the economic, cultural and educational lives of the communities we serve regionally, nationally and internationally.

Members of our professoriate lead a number of research institutes focusing on our areas of distinctiveness and research specialisms. We continually make significant and strategic investments in our research environment. This allows us to recognise the needs of students and their aspirations beyond study, alongside understanding how we can contribute to the creation of beneficial research that supports local business, industry and the wider community.

Our Research Centres and Institutes:

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As a student you will be surrounded by people who will inspire you. We are very proud to have a wealth of outstanding academic staff in our Schools. You will be taught by individuals who are leading their discipline with real world research experience. Our vibrant research environments are made possible by talented people and strong collaborative networks.

Institute for Health and Wellbeing Institute for Social Justice and Crime Integrated Care Academy Suffolk Sustainability Institute Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)

In addition to our undergraduate courses, we offer a wide range of exciting postgraduate courses including taught Masters programmes and PhD study to support developing research knowledge and skills through our Graduate School. uos.ac.uk/postgraduate

OPEN LECTURE SERIES Our Open Lecture Series is a high-quality events programme featuring worldrenowned speakers, showcasing academic excellence both inside and outside the University. A list of previous and upcoming lecturers can be found on our website. uos.ac.uk/openlectures

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SCHOOLS Our courses are spread across four academic Schools and each has its own expertise and ethos which is reflected in its portfolio of courses.

Our University is very collegiate, aiming to generate and disseminate knowledge, empowering everyone to succeed.

Work-based learning is integral to all our programmes and we have strong partnerships across a variety of sectors.

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ENGINEERING, ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Our School is an inclusive, multidisciplinary environment for learning and innovation, with a community of staff and students from over 15 countries.

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Professor Alistair Mathie, Dean of School

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Professor Alistair Mathie joined the University of Suffolk in January 2021 from the University of Kent, having previously worked at Imperial College London and University College London. His aim is to harness the knowledge and expertise in the School to develop and maintain a portfolio of excellence in learning, scholarship, research, and innovation, making significant and trustworthy contributions to quality of life and economic wellbeing, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

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It is made up of three main subject areas, Computing and Games, Life Sciences and Arts. The different courses we offer at undergraduate level fall into these three categories. Within Computing and Games we have degrees in Computing (with specialist options in Cyber Security, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), Games Design, Development and Programming. Within Life Sciences we offer Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition and Human Health and Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation and in the Arts, we offer Architecture, Digital Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Photography.

Our courses promote strong integration between these areas, each subject area brings a defining characteristic to the School, and links to the University’s areas of distinctiveness. Computing brings digital confidence, the Arts brings creativity and creative thinking and Life Sciences brings sustainability awareness.

Our specialist facilities and world-class equipment enables our graduates to succeed in their chosen field. In partnership with BT, we have invested £10m to establish our new DigiTech Centre at Adastral Park. We have modernised our purpose-built Arts Building, adding new industry-standard studios, and continue to invest in our state-of-the-art Life Science and Biotechnology laboratories.

We seek to produce graduates who are experts in their field, but are also digitally confident, sustainability aware and creative, life-long learners. Our graduates are employed by a wide range of organisations including BT, global frozen food giant Nomad (brands include Birds Eye and Goodfellas) and within VFX at The Walt Disney Company, and a number find opportunities with many of the tech companies based at Adastral Park.

They will help you to develop the real-world problem-solving skills which enable you to thrive in your studies and beyond. Your Personal Academic Coach will support your learning – ensuring you receive the individual support that you need.

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Our students are at the heart of everything we do, we treat you as a partner and empower you to take charge of your learning. You will be taught by a team of world recognised researchers and industry experts. They are committed to purposeful innovation, entrepreneurship and strong partnerships across industry, government and not-for-profit organisations.

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HEALTH AND SPORTS SCIENCES

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Dr Paul Driscoll-Evans, Dean of School Dr Paul Driscoll-Evans is passionate about improving the patient experience, playing an active role in healthcare education and giving students the very best experience.

He likes to create a discursive educational environment, where ideas are shared, challenged and encouraged. Dr DriscollEvans aspires for graduates to act as agents of change, using evidence-based practice to improve the provision of health and social care.

We pride ourselves on working closely with regional, national and international partners to ensure our students experience the very best learning, teaching and research opportunities. Among our current partners are the NHS, Ipswich Town Football Club, Arsenal Football Club and DanceEast.

By working closely with private and public sector organisations we ensure that our students: develop practical skills and confidence in real-world settings; make relevant contacts in industry; maximise their employability prospects; and have a transformative effect on health and wellbeing in the community.

Our programmes are designed to promote innovation and stimulate critical thinking in our graduates. With access to state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities and specialist sports facilities, an individualised learning experience, and high levels of support, we know our students can expect to have life-long employment opportunities.

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The School of Health and Sports Sciences is a dynamic, diverse and growing academic unit which offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and apprenticeships, placing a high focus on critical thinking, employability and applied learning. We offer a range of innovative programmes in the health and social care professions, alongside our sports science and performance provision. We have a strong and established research profile in sports science and health care.

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The School of

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

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Professor McCook is a social and cultural historian. As Dean, he has the privilege to lead an innovative and professional School with a strong interdisciplinary ethos dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse and vibrant student population. Awarded his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley in 2004, he joined Suffolk in 2019 after previous academic leadership roles at Manchester Metropolitan and Leeds Beckett universities. His research interests are wide ranging and include the study of ethnicity and nationalism, citizenship, and transnational migration.

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Student experience is at the heart of everything we do in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills for a wide range of careers. The School is multidisciplinary, with degree offerings in: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Childhood Studies, Education, Law, Social Work, Counselling, English, History, and Politics.

Boasting an outstanding record of achievement in promoting student engagement, the School has a clear vision to provide high-quality, student-centred learning that is distinctive, relevant and impactful. Most of our courses are delivered in an innovative block learning format – immersive and sequential, this style of learning strengthens students achievements and outcomes.

School staff have a deep commitment to student success throughout the university journey – and a friendly and approachable ethos. We work collaboratively with our students as they explore their unique passions and interests during their degree and this supportive environment encourages and promotes successful individual achievement.

Teaching excellence is underpinned by the School’s growing research reputation across our subject areas.

Students are taught by world-leading and internationally known experts who bring their knowledge into the classroom. Learning is further enhanced by student engagement with institutions, businesses and organisations across our lively Suffolk region.

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The School is founded on the principle that education transforms lives. We work collaboratively with our students as well as external partners and communities to produce graduates who:

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Students go on to initiate progress and difference to communities and societies across the UK and beyond. We pride ourselves in the distinct achievements of each of our graduates, changing our world for the better.

Have the key skills required by employers Are confident and outward-looking Possess the critical perspective necessary for a 21st century global citizen

Our School connects – People, Place and Society. We invite you to join us and transform the future.

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SUFFOLK BUSINESS SCHOOL Suffolk Business School is an energetic, visionary, and forward-thinking place to study. This means the course you choose will be relevant now, and in the future.

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“I am the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Business and Entrepreneurship, and it is my job to lead Suffolk Business School and ensure you feel welcomed into the community when you arrive. I have a background in business and entrepreneurship and I draw on this experience to make sure a wide range of valuable opportunities are available to all students within our School, as we recognise that every student has something to offer”.

We like to get to know you and support you personally to realise your ambitions – while you are with us and after you graduate. When we offer students a place on one of our courses, it isn’t because they fit a particular ‘type’, it is because we see that they have a genuine interest and passion for business, and show that they are committed, and are open to working with others. By helping you thrive, we ensure you make the best of your time with us and establish the building blocks of your career.

Preparing our graduates to get the job they want is at the heart of what we do here. Studying with us gives you knowledge and skills which are highly relevant, and in demand locally and nationally. We apply the latest thinking and technologies to improve lives and livelihoods in our communities. Our academics put students and business at the heart of their teaching and focus on adding real social and economic value.

To do that, we build every module and programme on three pillars:

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Because we are so deeply rooted in the business community of the Eastern region, we offer work-based learning, placements, and internships of real value. These opportunities enable you to apply your learning in the real world straight away.

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Working with our business community we are committed to developing the talent and entrepreneurial effectiveness of all our learners, so you graduate knowing you can make a positive impact on society. We know that businesses will want to employ you because you studied with us.

Alongside your degree, you will gain recognised business accreditation or exemptions from one of our professional partner awarding-bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

You will leave Suffolk Business School fully prepared for the world of work and ready to apply your learning and add value at every stage of your career. You will also benefit from being part of a dynamic global network of alumni and partners helping you to discover opportunities across the world.

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AWARDS We offer a range of programmes including undergraduate Honours and Foundation degrees, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, BTEC Higher Nationals, and postgraduate degrees. All designed to help you in your future career.

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BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS

Many of our courses lead to Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) awards, usually studied full-time over three years, or part-time, where available, over four and a half to nine years.

Higher National Certificates and Diplomas are awarded by Pearson, Advanced Certificates and Advanced Diplomas are awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

FOUNDATION DEGREES Foundation degrees are highly flexible programmes of study with a strong vocational focus. The Foundation degree of Arts (FdA) and Foundation degree of Science (FdSc) are generally available in both full and part-time study modes.

They are normally studied full-time over two years or part-time, where available, over three years. Upon successful completion, you can gain an Honours degree by transferring on to the final year of a related Honours degree or complete a specific course / programme.

HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

In addition to our undergraduate degree portfolio, we offer a range of postgraduate courses, including postgraduate taught degrees and postgraduate research degrees.

Postgraduate taught degrees are validated by the University of Suffolk and postgraduate research degrees are validated by the University of Brighton.

More information on available postgraduate courses can be found on page 166.

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME This course is aimed at international students seeking to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Suffolk. uos.ac.uk/internationalfp

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We offer Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 4–7) in partnership with a range of employers.

For more information, please see page 162. uos.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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OUR COURSES On the following pages you will find all the undergraduate courses available at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich.

Please note that you will need to fulfil the specific entry requirements detailed on the course pages of our website.

Individual course requirements do vary and some may specify particular grades or subjects at A-Level, Access to Higher Education Diploma, Foundation degree and GCSE, in addition to the entry requirements stated here.

Some courses will require applicants to have an interview, portfolio review or audition. Other course requirements can include the need for a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Occupational Health check, references, and to already be in a paid or voluntary work placement.

Please contact our Admissions team on admissions@uos.ac.uk or 01473 338348 with questions.

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Fine Art

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BSc (Hons) Computing

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BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management I believe it’s not where you go to university, but who teaches you. Accounting and financial management can be very complex but the lecturers at Suffolk who teach me are amazing. The Professors explain it clearly and simply and help is given if you just ask. They are always there to support you.

I enjoy my course because it broadens my horizons on finance. Learning accounting and finance is learning the language of business; you notice how organisations, banks and financial institutions operate.

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My goal is to become a chartered accountant and work for one of the big companies, but the course has also helped me learn how to manage and budget my own finances better.

The location of the campus means that shops and restaurants are all just a short walk away. The Suffolk Business School within the University has a café and seating area to relax between lectures and the Students’ Union has a pool table which is brilliant as me and my friends play.

BA (Hons)

This course brings together the disciplines of accounting, finance and management. You will study a constellation of subjects including: financial accounting; cost and management accounting; financial management; audit and assurance; taxation; and corporate financial strategy.

There are excellent links with employers, providing opportunities to visit accounting firms and banks, and undertake internships and/or work experience and as a Partner in Learning of two world-leading professional bodies – the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), for which graduates on the course can claim a minimum of five papers in the professional ACA exams, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), for which graduates are awarded exemption from both the certificate and operational levels.

The course is not only designed for those planning to obtain a professional qualification after graduation through further training in practice, it is also for those who want to work in the financial, banking and public sector. We welcome entrepreneurs who would like to start their own business in the future, arming them with a thorough understanding of accounting and finance.

Finally, there are opportunities too for those with intellectual curiosity who want to venture into research and further studies in this area, through small-scale research projects embedded within the course content at all levels, culminating in a final research project.

Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code NN43 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Related courses Business Management (see page 82)

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Our graduates have entered a variety of careers including securing training contracts with large accounting firms. Some have successfully gained employment in the banking industry, others have gone into the public sector and we expect many to go on to start their own businesses using the excellent training the course provides. We are here to help you to make an informed choice with your career path and our course content has the breadth to expose you to all areas of accounting and finance.

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ADULT NURSING Duration Three years full-time, theory-based sessions are at the University of Suffolk, Waterfront campus in Ipswich.

Practice placements (hospital and community) include: • East Suffolk / Ipswich • North Essex / Colchester • Norfolk / Norwich • North Suffolk / Great Yarmouth • West Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds • The independent and voluntary sector

UCAS code B700 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Children's Nursing (see page 85) Mental Health Nursing (see page 114) Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

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If you want a fulfilling and rewarding career, Adult Nursing could be for you and our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team of experts will make you feel welcome from your first day.

The course is based in the School of Health and Sports Sciences and has the NHS Values and 6 Cs of nursing at its heart. We are committed to embedding these values in everything we do.

You will study in a state-of-the-art learning environment with 50% of your time in practice and 50% in lectures, simulation laboratories and carrying out independent study.

We work closely with hospital trusts and the independent and charity sectors, to provide experience in clinical practice. Our practice partners offer a variety of opportunities in the following areas and specialities: community nursing; acute medical and surgical nursing; specialist care areas, including palliative and end of life care; and out-patient departments.

Whilst in practice, you will be allocated a Practice Assessor responsible for your clinical assessments in conjunction with the Practice Supervisors with whom you will be working.

The course is full-time, which equates to 37.5 hours per week.

Practice placements comprise of a variety of shift patterns: long days (12.5 hours), early, late and night shifts. At times, you will also be expected to work weekends to ensure you encounter the range of experiences during a service user’s journey of care.

Student nurses at the University of Suffolk develop into informed, enthusiastic, motivated and competent Registered Nurses, empowered to deliver the best possible care. We will help you to make a difference.

This degree enables you to gain an Honours degree at the same time as being eligible for professional registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. 100% of our students are working either as a Registered Nurse or undertaking further health-related study one month after graduating.

HANNAH NJENGA BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing I am proud to be a student at the University of Suffolk, it feels like my second home.

The specialist facilities are of a high standard and allow us to put what we have learnt into practice. Our course has a good support network and we have a WhatsApp group which we all communicate through.

I’d advise anyone thinking of studying for a degree to listen to that little voice inside that says “I can do this” and believe in yourself.

LAMECK NYARIRANGWE BA (Hons) Architecture I enjoy the designing aspect of my course as we are always learning new skills. My inspiration is seeing where the profession of architecture can take you. All of our lecturers are qualified architects and we benefit from good links to industry.

The facilities are great, I mostly use the workshops and architecture studios within the Arts Building.

The campus is easy to navigate and in close vicinity of many utilities and businesses.

It takes time to adjust to university life however at the University of Suffolk this adjustment happens quickly, there is always help around every corner and easy ways to make friends.

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Duration Three years full-time UCAS code K100 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

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This forward-thinking course allows you to study architecture as a tool for ecology and people’s lives in response to climate change. It offers an interdisciplinary programme for studying building design, the history and theory of architecture, creative practices and technology embedded in design projects. With us you will learn architecture as life.

By the end of this course, you will know how to design buildings, spaces, objects and urban elements of architecture that are resilient and adaptive to rapid environmental, social and economic change. Through diverse project briefs, you will address people’s needs and modes of life on a macro to micro scale by means of critical and creative practice.

Our Architecture degree is one of the youngest vocational courses of architecture in the country. It is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as Part 1*. Successful completion of our full-time three-year undergraduate degree carries exemption from the ARB/RIBA Part 1, which is the first stage in qualifying as an architect.

You will be taught by qualified architects educated to the highest level and trained in different contexts. You will have a rich student experience with diverse cultural and professional references. This course prepares you for practice based on the latest industry criteria and expectations. All skills we teach are transferable and disclosive. Upon successful completion and relevant graduate placement/training, you may work in roles such as:

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Part 1 architectural assistants, designers and technicians Artists, visualisers and illustrators Tutors and teachers in architecture, design technology, art and design Urban designers, officers in planning and the local authorities Research and editorial assistants in the built environment sector

Architecture

This course also fully prepares you for postgraduate study in Architecture, Architectural Design, Urban Design, Construction Management, Engineering, and most art and design specialisms. *Subject to periodic validation Board visits This course is actively supported by the regional RIBA Suffolk network of industry specialists and sits within the learning programme of the Suffolk Sustainability Institute.

RENISTIKA FERNANDO-PULLE BSc (Hons) Bioscience* I love how broad the Bioscience* course is; allowing us to explore different areas helps us to decide what we can progress onto in the future. My favourite module is cell biology where we look into the behaviour of cells in our body and the formation of cancers. I have been doing a micro-placement organised by Student Life and it has allowed me to practise and gain confidence in my scientific skills, especially in cell culture, putting knowledge gained on my course into practice.

I love the location of the University, the walk along the Waterfront is quite peaceful with fabulous cafés! It is really convenient as the train station and town are only a short walk away. It is a great place to study, classes are small so you engage more with your lecturers and get more out of your course. *Course has been re-approved as BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

DOMINIK GRUNHUT BA (Hons) Architecture I chose the University of Suffolk because of its impressive architecture department. The staff and students are what I enjoy most about studying here, everyone is really motivated and helpful.

I am inspired around creative people, working together and expressing ourselves through our practice. Using the studio and specialist facilities, I gain knowledge and experience from them all. The campus is located around the Marina making this university unique and the size is perfect, not too big, not too small. My student accommodation is close to the University and we live right next to the harbour which is a bonus.

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BSc (Hons)

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Duration Three years full-time, five years part-time

This course blends key biological concepts with a comprehensive practical laboratory programme to produce skilled graduates employable across the life science sector.

UCAS code Biological Sciences C760 / with professional placement TBC – please see our website

Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology recognises the quality of the curriculum and demonstrates the programmes solid academic foundation of biological knowledge and key skills, vital for future employment.

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

The course contains two main streams: the “Blue”, are modules characterised by human biology, leading to careers in human based biology such as medical research, pharmacology, regenerative medicine and clinical sciences.

And the “Green”, are modules characterised by animal and plant biology for careers in biological aspects of global climate change, sustainability, biotechnology and agri-tech. Both allow you to select specialisms matched to your interest and career aspirations.

Related courses Biomedical Science (see page 80) * BSc (Hons) Bioscience has been re-approved with the new course title of BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

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Our laboratories are generously equipped with modern, scientific facilities including: mass spectrometer, gas/liquid chromatography, tissue section/cryosection, flow cytometer, nanodrop, plate readers and PCR/RT-PCR machines. You will use microscope facilities including dissection, fluorescent Zeiss microscope for live cell imaging through time-lapse photography and laboratories with tools for analysis dedicated to fish, mouse and human cell/tissue culture and we give you full access to these research quality tools. We encourage practical exploration alongside theoretical concepts, offering virtual, course specific, practical simulations and study trips to enhance your learning experience, and the option to include a professional placement year.

The skills learnt in scientific writing, critical thinking, problem solving, applied numeracy and using specialist software, alongside our careers support and guidance, are key to the graduate successes we see year after year. *BSc (Hons) Bioscience scored 100% satisfaction in the National Student Survey in 2020; and Bioscience at the University of Suffolk was ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction, according to The Complete University Guide 2020.

BSc (Hons) WITH FOUNDATION YEAR

This course blends key biological concepts with a comprehensive practical laboratory programme to produce skilled graduates employable across the life science sector.

Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology recognises the quality of the curriculum and demonstrates the programmes solid academic foundation of biological knowledge and key skills, vital for future employment.

This course begins with an additional Foundation Year which comprises a cluster of modules to develop and prepare a student for the demands of a fulfilling undergraduate science programme. It is ideal for those that have been out of education for some time, have further education in non-science subjects, or might be looking to bolster previous learning.

The course contains two main streams: the “Blue”, are modules characterised by human biology, leading to careers in human based biology such as medical research, pharmacology, regenerative medicine and clinical sciences. And the “Green”, are modules characterised by animal and plant biology for careers in biological aspects of global climate change, sustainability, biotechnology and agri-tech.

Our laboratories are generously equipped with modern, scientific facilities including: mass spectrometer, gas/liquid chromatography, tissue section/cryosection, flow cytometer, nanodrop, plate readers and PCR/RT-PCR machines. You will use microscope facilities including dissection, fluorescent Zeiss microscope for live cell imaging through time-lapse photography and laboratories with tools for analysis dedicated to fish, mouse and human cell/tissue culture. We encourage practical exploration alongside theoretical concepts, offering virtual, course specific, practical simulations and study trips to enhance your learning experience, and the option to include a professional placement year.

Duration Four years full-time, seven years part-time UCAS code C761 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

Biological Sciences with Foundation year

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Related courses Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (see page 81) * BSc (Hons) Bioscience has been re-approved with the new course title of BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

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*BSc (Hons) Bioscience with Foundation Year scored 100% satisfaction in the National Student Survey in 2020; and Bioscience at the University of Suffolk was ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction, according to The Complete University Guide 2020.

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BSc (Hons)

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Duration Three years full-time, five years part-time UCAS code J750 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Biological Sciences (see page 78) * BSc (Hons) Bioscience has been re-approved with the new course title of BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

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There has never been a time when the role of biomedical scientists has been more relevant that since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Biomedical science is a well-established but nonetheless dynamic and rapidly evolving scientific discipline aimed at improving our understanding of human health and disease.

This course takes a multidisciplinary approach providing you with an understanding of the human body at molecular, cellular, organ and systems level. It covers the key aspects and principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, physiology and pathophysiology and haematology.

The course has a strong practical focus and will provide you with a range of practical and analytical skills relevant to a career in biomedical science and beyond. We help you progress to become an employment-ready graduate equipping you with transferable skills highly valued in the current, ever-changing employment market. The course benefits from a close working relationship with Ipswich Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital and is taught by an international team of research-active academics ensuring that it is contemporary, relevant to your future employment and at the forefront of science.

You will work in our outstanding laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the art research equipment and benefit from a close working relationship with local hospitals.

Our *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science. As such, it can be used towards obtaining statutory registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) through completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio and award of the IBMS Certificate of Competence. Further information can be found on the IBMS website ibms.org

Biomedical Science

You will be working in our outstanding laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the-art research equipment, and benefit from a close working relationship with local hospitals.

BSc (Hons) WITH FOUNDATION YEAR

This course is ideal for those interested in studying biomedical science but have been out of education for some time or who have A-Levels or equivalent in non-science subjects.

The integrated Foundation Year provides students with the subject knowledge, study skills and personal confidence required to successfully progress towards obtaining a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree.

There has never been a time when the role of biomedical scientists has been more relevant than since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Biomedical science is a well-established but nonetheless dynamic and rapidly evolving scientific discipline aimed at improving our understanding of human health and disease. This course takes a multidisciplinary approach providing you with an understanding of the human body at molecular, cellular, organ and systems level. It covers the key aspects and principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, physiology and pathophysiology, and haematology.

The course has a strong practical focus providing you with a range of practical and analytical skills relevant to a career in biomedical science and beyond. We help you progress to become an employment-ready graduate, equipping you with transferable skills highly valued in the current ever-changing employment market. The course benefits from a close working relationship with Ipswich Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital, and is taught by an international team of research-active academics ensuring that the course is contemporary, relevant to your future employment and at the forefront of science.

Duration Four years full-time, seven years part-time UCAS code J751 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

Biomedical Science with Foundation year

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Related courses Biological Sciences with Foundation Year (see page 79)

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Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science. As such, it can be used towards obtaining statutory registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) through completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio and award of the IBMS Certificate of Competence. Further information can be found on the IBMS website ibms.org.

You will be working in our outstanding laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the art research equipment, and benefit from a close working relationship with local hospitals.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Business Management N100 / with professional placement N104 / with Study Abroad N105 / with professional placement and Study Abroad N102 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Event and Marketing Management (see page 100) Event and Tourism Management (see page 100) Marketing Management (see page 113)

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Gain a degree and the experience you need to become the business leader you want to be.

Whether you want to start your own business, work in a global business, or anything in between, our Business Management degree will prepare you for a career in leadership and management. Whatever your passion, you’ll develop skills, gain experience and build your understanding of how successful organisations operate and develop. You’ll learn about the formulation of strategy, effective marketing, ethical leadership and managing people.

You will develop the transferable skills that managers need to be successful. As you work with your tutors and fellow students in seminars and on assessments, you will develop your ability to write clearly and present arguments, deliver engaging presentations and work as part of a high-performing team.

Each module in your course will involve industry experts, businesses and practitioners (from companies like EDF, Mind, and Jacob Bailey), giving you first-hand experience of applying ideas you’ve developed in lectures and seminars. Your tutors and the Careers, Employability and Enterprise team will help you write and talk about these experiences with potential employers for the career that you want.

Recent graduates from this course have pursued a wide range of career paths. Some have successfully started their own businesses, while others have secured places on graduate training schemes with large organisations (such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Morrisons), or are working in the public sector.

Whatever path you dream of taking, we are here to support you throughout your studies. We look forward to meeting you!

The sandwich year offers you the chance to extend your studies and secure additional experience that will help you stand out from the crowd. We are excited to be able to offer you three options: a full year on a work placement; a year studying in a university abroad; or a year split between placement and study.

Business, Management and Marketing at the University of Suffolk was ranked 35th in the UK in the Guardian League Table 2021.

BA (Hons)

This degree programme invites you to explore the wellestablished academic disciplines of childhood, education and disability studies. It focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of the study of childhood, embracing diverse academic disciplines such as sociology, education, psychology, history, social policy and health, while allowing you to specialise in specific areas of childhood through our pathway-structure.

An in-depth understanding of diversity and difference in children and childhoods will enable you to develop, adopt and champion inclusive and participatory attitudes and practice throughout your studies and your future career.

The first year of the programme provides you with an introductory knowledge of childhood, child development, health and education. From the second year onwards, three discreet pathways are available, aligned with your interests and career aspirations. These pathways are specifically named in the final degree award.

Childhood

CHILDHOOD Duration Three years full-time, six years part-time UCAS code X300 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Childhood: Primary Education with QTS (see page 84) Early Learning (see page 94) Early Years Practice (see page 96)

Pathway 1: BA (Hons) Childhood: Disability, Health and Wellbeing: offers a grounding in human development; health and wellbeing; and disability, from both a biopsychosocial perspective and the disability studies, rights-based approach.

Pathway 2: BA (Hons) Childhood: Education: examines early and primary education and the underpinning values of professional practice. Practice modules are available within this pathway. You can work towards an optional Early Childhood Graduate Competencies certification, developed by the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network and supported by the Department for Education.

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Pathway 3: BA (Hons) Childhood: Society and Welfare: explores the welfare needs of children within local, national and international institutions through an examination of welfare ideologies and the ways in which childhood is constructed within social structures.

You will benefit from close working relationships with a highly qualified teaching team with academic and professional expertise in childhood, education, child health, development and therapeutic working.

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Our graduates enter a range of careers working directly with children, their families and /or the services that support them.

Graduate destinations are within the areas of education, early years provision, family support work, therapeutic settings and charitable organisations and further graduate education such as Initial Teacher Training, Postgraduate Certification, and further studies at Masters and /or Doctorate level.

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CHILDHOOD: PRIMARY EDUCATION WITH QTS Duration Three years full-time UCAS code X120 Typical offer 120 UCAS points: BBB (A-Level), DDM (BTEC) • GCSE English, maths and science grade 4/C or above Before starting the course, students will also need to meet the following ITT criteria set out by the DfE: • 2nd reference • Children’s Barred List check • Enhanced DBS check • Interview with written assessment, maths test and short presentation • Occupational Health check to ensure applicants are ‘Fit to Teach’ • Prohibition Order check

Childhood: Primary Education with QTS

Related courses Childhood (see page 83)

This course is a new and exciting opportunity for students wishing to become primary school teachers to study on an accelerated programme to gain a BA Honours degree while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The programme is delivered in partnership with Initial Teacher Training (ITT) partners from North Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, combining a full-time academic programme with a placement in a school setting.

You will explore the diverse, multi-faceted experiences of children through a range of perspectives such as sociology, education, psychology, social policy and health, alongside acquiring an in-depth understanding across several subject disciplines and clearly defined core curriculum specialisms.

Over 160 days of practical classroom experience at partnered primary schools will allow you to put your academic knowledge into practice throughout the course of your study.

The academic team draws on years of professional expertise in teacher training, childhood, child health, development and therapeutic working. You will benefit from close working relationships with a highly qualified teaching team who will support you in your journey to becoming a primary teacher.

This academically challenging route is designed especially for high-performing, motivated students as it combines a full-time academic programme with school placements throughout each year of the course. Entry into the route is competitive and subject to an interview process.

This programme is unique in the region as it allows students to gain the professional status of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in combination with a BA Honours degree.

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With a focus upon the health and wellbeing of children and young people from infancy to adolescence, in hospital and community settings, children’s nurses work in partnership with the child / young person and parents / carers to promote a flexible and holistic approach to their care. They also support and educate the child / young person and family in managing their health, illness and disability working as part of the interprofessional team with other professionals from health care, social care and education.

This course promotes NHS values and seeks to develop knowledge, skills and competence required to respond to health care needs. By the end of the course, you will have acquired in-depth knowledge of key subjects, including anatomy and physiology, physical, emotional and psychosocial development, acute and long-term childhood illness and related nursing care.

Your time will be split 50% in the classroom and clinical skills laboratories and 50% in clinical placement; demonstrating integration and consolidation of theory and practice. You will gain a wealth of experience in a wide range of clinical placements; for example a children’s ward, neonatal unit, children’s emergency department, a children’s hospice, a child’s home and in the community.

This degree enables you to gain an Honours degree at the same time as being eligible for professional registration as a Registered Nurse (Children) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

100% of our students are working either as a Registered Children’s Nurse or undertaking further health-related study one month after graduating.

Duration Three years full-time.

Theory based sessions are at the University of Suffolk, Ipswich.

Base sites for practice placements (hospital and community), are at one of the following:

Children’s Nursing

CHILDREN’S NURSING

East Suffolk / Ipswich North Essex / Colchester Norfolk / Norwich North Suffolk / Great Yarmouth – James Paget • West Suffolk / Bury St Edmunds • • • •

UCAS code B730 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Adult Nursing (see page 74) Mental Health Nursing (see page 114) Midwifery (see page 115) Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

Your learning will take place in the new Health and Wellbeing Building.

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COMPUTING Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Computing I103 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

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A flexible computing course that gives you a choice of three specialist pathways or the freedom to create your own to meet your career ambitions and interests.

Whether you want to become a cyber security expert, software engineer, web developer or data scientist, this course combines flexibility, support and access to exceptional facilities to provide you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in the IT sector.

In the UK alone, the demand for roles within the IT sector has increased by over 150%, and it is estimated that over 600,000 jobs remain unfilled annually. This course has been designed to equip you with the hands-on experience and knowledge relevant to industry of today and tomorrow, enabling you to take advantage of this demand for highly-skilled computing professionals.

This course will enable you to study modules in artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, mobile development, networking, programming, web development and more.

Towards the end of the first year, you will be given the opportunity to follow one of the specialist pathways in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Web and Mobile Development.

Alternatively, you can create your own pathway by opting for modules based on your interests and career ambitions, leading to a BSc (Hons) Computing award upon completion.

Computing

New DigiTech Centre Students on this course will access our state-of-the-art DigiTech Centre. Located at Adastral Park alongside 150 technology companies and BT’s Innovation labs, DigiTech Centre is a £9.6 million investment in your future. The centre includes our cyber security range, digital forensics lab, artificial intelligence lab, Juniper networking lab and high-spec computing suites.

Computing

Pathway 1: BSc (Hons) Computing (Artificial Intelligence): It is estimated that we currently produce over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day. This pathway is designed to provide you with everything you need to find meaning in this data as a successful data scientist and artificial intelligence expert. This pathway will also cover topics such as autonomous cars, facial and voice recognition, intrusion detection and recommender systems.

Pathway 2: BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security): Combining a solid grounding in computer systems with the expertise required for a successful career in the field of cyber security. As a student on this pathway, you will learn ethical hacking, digital forensics and mobile security within a secure environment with specialist equipment. By completing this pathway, we prepare you, should you wish, to take the certification exams for (ISC)²’s Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) qualifications.

Pathway 3: BSc (Hons) Computing (Web and Mobile Development): Gain the knowledge and skills for a successful career in the highly lucrative web and mobile development fields.

As a student on this pathway, you will have many opportunities to grow your professional portfolio, developing applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and more. You will also learn essential skills in problem-solving, logical thinking, and design theory enabling you to create web and mobile solutions for businesses small and large.

We also offer the option for a four-year course that includes the opportunity to take a placement year after your second year of study.

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DANIEL BETTS

BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management I chose the University of Suffolk because I wanted to work full-time while I studied.

The smaller classes and informal contact with lecturers are a real bonus, you get better one-to-one support and being on first name terms with everyone makes for more relaxed learning.

The campus is modern and spacious and right on the Waterfront which is far nicer during down-time than being in the middle of a busy city, though it is only a short walk into the town centre. I am one of the mentors on the Suffolk Life Mentor Scheme giving new students the chance to meet someone to point them in the right direction and get the most out of their time at university, and I’ve found the Student Centre great for general queries, they quickly get things sorted.

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I’m also involved with the Students’ Union (SU) as Business School Officer and Student Trustee of the SU Board. It’s so easy to get involved helping the SU to grow and thrive and gives all students a better experience.

I work full-time as a civil servant and they’ve been fully supportive of my desire to get a degree. I get my timetable well in advance and resources are readily available on Brightspace if I need support outside of university. I never feel guilty approaching my lecturers for additional advice and support. They are always more than happy to give their time and it can really help in the more complicated parts of your course.

BA (Hons)

This degree provides you with the theory and skills to become a practising therapist able to work from humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) approaches. Using an integrative philosophy to counselling that centres on the needs of the client, you will develop your own self-awareness and the ability to use your counselling skills to become a confident therapeutic practitioner.

As part of the course you will complete a placement, which could include supporting those with addiction, depression, sexual or physical abuse, anxiety, bereavement and trauma.

You will be equipped to work with people who are in difficult or distressing circumstances or are dealing with challenging life events. You will develop strategies for self-care that enable you to be robust and resilient.

This course is structured to support future applications for registration and individual accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and subscribes to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2018.

Applicants will normally be 21 or over at the start of the course.

Counselling

COUNSELLING Duration Three years full-time UCAS code B945 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related course Psychology (see page 124)

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Graduates are well placed to seek roles as a counsellor, working in settings such as work-based counselling, student counselling, primary practice, hospital, mental health and voluntary settings.

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CRIMINOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with professional placement and Study Abroad options), four and a half years to nine years part-time UCAS code Criminology L370/ Criminology and Sociology L390 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

Criminology, Criminology and Sociology

Related courses Law degrees (see page 111) Psychology degrees (see page 124) Sociology (see page 129)

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Students studying criminology at the University of Suffolk will be challenged to seek answers to fundamental questions such as: What is crime? Who are criminals? Are we all equal before the law? How do we prevent crime?

Criminology is an academic discipline with strong roots in sociology, psychology, law, social policy and philosophy. It is a discipline with lively and sometimes controversial debates and it is through engagement in debates that students develop the very important graduate skill of critical thinking.

You can study criminology as a single route or choose to study it as a combined degree alongside sociology (see page 129), psychology (see page 124) or law (see page 111).

Criminology and sociology are an excellent combination for a joint degree and you can explore the changing social context of our lives. Sociology developed with the modern world and its key task is to analyse the changing nature of the social world.

Sociology equips you with the tools you need to understand the world we live in by developing relevant analytical and research skills.

Graduates can pursue roles in organisations such as local and central government, the Police, HM Prison Service and the National Probation Service, educational institutions, or paid roles with voluntary organisations. You also have access to the full range of jobs open to graduates of any discipline.

This course has excellent links with local Criminal Justice partners.

Both courses are available with professional placement and Study Abroad options.

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On this course you will study the science underpinning image production and radiation safety, and develop a detailed understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology required by diagnostic radiographers. You will learn about the diverse needs of the individuals attending for imaging, supported by stories from service users and your experiences in practice.

Diagnostic radiographers produce high quality images to diagnose injury, illness and disease, using a variety of imaging modalities including X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Medicine. Each examination is different, requiring radiographers to have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Many graduates work in the NHS, but there is an increasing number of openings in the private sector. Radiographers can also work in education, research and industry (sales or development). Graduates are eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice.

40% of your time will be spent studying on campus which includes experience using a state-of the-art imaging suite, with the remaining 60% in practice at one of 11 placement hospitals across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

Duration Three years full-time UCAS code B821

Diagnostic Radiography

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Therapeutic Radiography (see page 133) Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

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DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code P300 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Screenwriting (see page 126)

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This degree explores the creative and professional aspects of filmmaking. You will train in small crews, for a multitude of roles including camera operator, director, producer, lighting technician, editor and sound recordist. This practical experience is supplemented by modules in screenwriting and film theory, giving you the creative, technical, critical and entrepreneurial skills to begin a professional career.

Our refurbished facilities include a large multipurpose production studio used for shoots, skills workshops and masterclasses, and student showcases. We have a dedicated colour grading suite with DaVinci Resolve software and mini panel, and a large edit suite with all computers running the industry standard software Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools. We also have an audio post-production studio with 5.1 surround sound teaching you how to record, edit and mix sound professionally during two dedicated audio modules.

We give you access to top-of-the-range professional equipment throughout the year, including Sony FS5, Canon DSLR and Blackmagic URSA Mini 4k cameras, a variety of zoom and fast prime lenses, 633 sound mixers and audio kits, lighting and grip gear and you will have the opportunity to learn on ARRI ALEXA Mini LF cameras, used in the filming of Sam Mendes' 1917.

Our students gain a wide range of transferable skills, in the classroom and through work placements enabling them to respond to changes in the modern film and broadcast landscape and succeed in this highly competitive industry. Past graduates have found employment with Warner Bros., Fox Searchlight, BBC, Grade A Productions, Applause Store Productions, Apple and iSite TV, in roles such as film editor, cinematographer, visual effects editor, talent runner, audience manager and programmer.

Digital Film Production

Get brilliant experience with industry placements and client projects.

FRANKIE SHAFTAIN-FENNER BA (Hons) Digital Film Production I spent hours talking to one of the lecturers on an open day. It was refreshing to be able to talk openly with staff about their subject.

One of the best parts of the course is collaborating with other students, developing ideas and filming them as a group helps to bring everyone together. We have a dedicated computer suite, loaded with the latest industry-standard software, including Avid, Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. With constant access to these facilities, we can sit and edit together all day.

Our course includes a Professional Practice module, which involves finding and completing work for a professional client.

I’ve had some great opportunities through this, from video editing to documentary work and promotional films!

The people who run the student societies are really friendly and welcoming. I’ve attended the Film Society, Games Society and the LGBTQ+ Society. Since the societies are often run by students and for students, this makes it feel more like a community, as people can pitch in their own ideas and vote on the weekly activities.

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I chose the University of Suffolk because both my children had such a positive experience studying here, with lots of support and opportunities from the tutors and Learning Services. I like that the timetable allows for time to work and because it is a smaller university, you receive more attention and help from staff. The facilities are great and the Student Centre and Student Life Advisers are very friendly, giving help and guiding you in the right direction. Nothing is impossible if we truly believe we are capable.

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BA (Hons)

EARLY LEARNING (PROGRESSION ROUTE) Duration One year full-time, two years part-time (for both on-campus and distance learning pathways) UCAS code X312 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification Related course Childhood (see page 83) Early Years Practice (see page 96)

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Campus Provision (Level 6) This is an intensive work-based higher education qualification for experienced early years practitioners who have completed a Foundation degree in Early Years Practice or an equivalent undergraduate qualification at Level 5.

The programme focuses on enhancing your knowledge and understanding of the theories and concepts underpinning working with young children (0-12 years) and developing academic skills, with particular focus on critical reflection and enquiry to improve professional practice through academic and experiential learning. You will study modules in: education; schooling and society; early years practice, therapeutic and child-centred interventions; early learning practice; and undertake a research dissertation.

Online Provision (Level 6) This programme can be studied via Distance Learning and the online course provides the opportunity for practitioners working within the sector to learn through the University’s Online Learning Environment (OLE). You will be supported via tutorials through live webinars, and online learning and teaching resources. The course is designed to offer you the opportunity to progress to further postgraduate study, teacher training or enhanced positions of responsibility within the Early Years sector. The Distance Learning pathway commences in September each year.

Early Learning (Progression Route)

The BA (Hons) Early Learning (Progression Route) is completed through one day a week of university attendance, enabling students to balance working with children in practice and studying.

The programme is designed to offer you the opportunity to: progress to further postgraduate study; teacher training; play therapy; family support work; or enhanced positions of responsibility within the Early Years sector.

ANDRADA MARCU BSc (Hons) Cyber Security* I really like that cyber security sits midway between computing security and human impact security and being a smaller cohort, we do multiple group activities.

The lecturers are very approachable and have time to discuss and answer your questions and I enjoy the variety of things we cover. Even though the course is pretty new the lecturers are well prepared and always willing to teach us more and more about the industry.

I have lived in student accommodation for one year and it’s a great place. You can create friendships and find people from your course, even from the year above, who can help you. There is always something to do and if you are feeling lonely there is always someone to have a chat with, and the security is in place 24/7 so everyone can feel safe. Being a small university gives it a family feeling and student feedback is really important to them, they are always investing in the student experience. *Course no longer available. New course: BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security)

SARAH MILES BA (Hons) Early Learning The course has fit in brilliantly alongside my work and has really improved my professional practice. I appreciate having class sizes where I know the lecturers and they know me, as well as the amazing friends and support network I have made here.

I have been very impressed with the library, and the Academic Skills Advisers have been brilliant for various workshops and giving feedback. There is always somewhere to find a hot drink, very important for those early or late study sessions!

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FdA

EARLY YEARS PRACTICE Duration Two years full-time, four years part-time UCAS code X313 Typical offer 80 UCAS points CDD: (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) Related courses Childhood (see page 83) Early Learning (see page 94)

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This course offers a vocational qualification and is designed to encourage all practitioners employed or volunteering in the early years sector working with children (0-12) and those aspiring to work with young children, to access higher education to develop through academic and experiential learning. It emphasises multi-agency working, helping to create a workforce committed to joint working and improving standards of care for all children.

You will study a range of modules such as: introduction to professional practice through research; children’s development and promoting wellbeing; inclusive practice; children; childhood and society; developing professional practice; safeguarding young children; early years’ research; and supporting play and learning, all through one day a week of university attendance.

As this is an employment-based course, you will require the support of your employer/setting to successfully complete the qualification. You will need a mentor in the workplace to support you with your studies and to be in practice for 12 hours per week, this could be on a voluntary basis.

On completion, you can progress to a BA (Hons) (Progression Route) in Early Learning. Completing this Foundation degree and then progressing to complete a relevant BA (Hons) (Progression Route), you would then be able to undertake postgraduate study, such as Initial Teacher Training.

Early Years Practice

Distance Learning pathway In addition to traditional on-campus study, FdA Early Years Practice can be studied via Distance Learning. This has been created in response to a need for practitioners working in the sector, wishing to study alongside their full-time employment. This course provides the opportunity for Early Years practitioners to access higher education for simultaneous development of academic and experiential learning entirely online through the University’s Online Learning Environment (OLE). On completion, you can continue your studies to Level 6 by progressing to the BA (Hons) Early Learning (Progression Route) which is also available as Distance Learning.

The FdA Early Years Practice is completed through one day a week of university attendance, enabling you to balance working with children and study simultaneously.

CHLOE BESFORD

BA (Hons) Early and Primary Education Studies* From seeing the campus online to visiting in-person, I knew it was my kind of style – modern and ready for the future. At the University of Suffolk there is definitely a desire to have the student voice heard.

I am currently the President of the women’s football team and I love it. I have met many new friends and getting to know each other more on the socials has made the team even better.

I love studying how children learn, their different needs and how I can best support them. The course sets me up well for teacher training so this inspires me to work towards my dream job. I currently work as a teaching assistant within a school which works perfectly with my degree, the school have also been amazing at supporting me with my studies.

I live in student accommodation and enjoy the freedom you gain from living away from home. As well as living with your friends you can control your own timetable and study in a way that works best for you. *Course no longer available. New course: BA (Hons) Childhood: Primary Education with QTS

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BA (Hons)

ENGLISH Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Q303 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

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This course will enable you to combine diverse literary studies with innovative creative writing practice and cutting-edge research in linguistics. You will engage with contemporary subjects in literature, including queer approaches to poetry, gothic horror in young adult fiction, and the apocalyptic imagination in twenty-first century writing. You will have the opportunity to progress on to the distinct Literature and Creative Writing and Literature and Linguistics pathways, or to select options from both routes on our flexible English degree programme.

Pathway 1: BA (Hons) English: Literature and Creative Writing: you will create a portfolio of published work, including poems, short stories, scripts, flash fiction and novellas. You will enter exclusive writing competitions, such as the Student New Angle Prize, and develop confidence in creativity and critical skills under the guidance of published, award-winning authors.

Our alumni have found employment as editors, copywriters, teachers, writers and poets, or they have undertaken postgraduate studies, including our MA Creative and Critical Writing.

Pathway 2: BA (Hons) English: Literature and Linguistics: you will immerse yourself in a range of linguistic topics, such as language acquisition and disorders, variation in spoken language, and dialects in literature and film. You will practise key skills, including data collection, problem solving and analysis, and receive support from active researchers and HEA-accredited lecturers. Our graduates have entered Masters-level study in the fields of speech therapy and literary linguistics.

Suffolk is an inspiring place to study English. The county’s coastal villages and towns attract writers and artists from all over the world and feature in classic novels by Charles Dickens and George Orwell. Share your love of literature, language and creative writing in a stimulating learning environment that encourages independent thinking, intellectual rigour and academic excellence.

1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2021.

English

100% student satisfaction NSS 2021.

8th in the country for English and Creative Writing in the Guardian University Guide 2022.

LAURA MITCHELL BA (Hons) English: Literature and Creative Writing I enjoy studying a subject that I am so passionate about. Anything and everything can inspire me, however a lot about living here helps with that.

The location of the campus is ideal, the buildings are close together, plus it is only a short walk to the town centre and various student accommodations.

The facilities are great, there are tons of books in the library and whenever I’ve needed a book that they don’t currently have, the staff have been happy to get a copy ordered… extremely helpful when you’re on a student budget. If you want to be at a uni that really does make you feel seen, then this is a really great place to be.

WILL KING BA (Hons) Architecture I picked the University of Suffolk because I liked the size of the campus and its surroundings.

The lecturers know us by name, they are enthusiastic and encouraging which means we learn a lot in a short period of time. There is a real sense of community on the course between students on different years of study too.

It’s great that all the facilities for the course, including the workshops, are all in the same building as our studios. There is a lot going on at the University and many different places to study or meet friends.

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BA (Hons)

EVENT AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT, EVENT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Event and Marketing Management N821 / with professional placement N823 / with Study Abroad N824 / with professional placement and Study Abroad N822 Event and Tourism Management N820 / with professional placement N825 / with Study Abroad N827 / with professional placement and Study Abroad N826

Event and Marketing Management, Event and Tourism Management

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Business Management (see page 82) Marketing Management (see page 113)

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Are you considering a career in event and marketing management, or event and tourism management? Our degree equips you with a spectrum of skills required to get your career off to a flying start. Plus, we take an innovative approach, exploring the latest practices in the field. The inclusion of marketing in this events degree is seen as a strong point of differentiation from other event management programmes.

There is a high level of competition in many event sectors due to an increasing number of events competing for similar public and business audiences. Your ability to event manage from concept to delivery going hand in hand with the ability to market and sell events effectively has never been more important and exciting.

Our event management courses have been designed in consultation with industry partners and are the ideal qualification to progress into a rapidly expanding industry and we offer a range of work-based opportunities with industry professionals. Previously these projects have included festivals, corporate events and charity activities.

You will undertake a range of theoretical and practicebased modules. These cover specialist event, tourism and marketing management topics, as well as modules that develop the management skills and attributes of highly employable graduates.

You can choose to study either the BA (Hons) Event and Marketing Management or the BA (Hons) Event and Tourism Management programme, gaining transferable skills and knowledge across these multi-faceted sectors.

You can also study this course with a professional placement year, a study abroad year, or both. We offer the option of a course that includes the chance for you to spend time studying abroad or working in a long-term placement. These options have been designed to help you to launch your career, stand out from the crowd and build a strong CV. You can choose from three options: a full year working in a work placement; a full year studying abroad; or a year split between these two routes.

Our graduates have secured employment with companies such as Channel 4, Disneyland Florida, the NHS, Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Royal Society for Chartered Surveyors, Cancer Research UK, St Elizabeth Hospice, Ormiston Trust, Genome Research Company and Trinity Park Conference Centre.

BARBARA MIRANDA

BA (Hons) Event and Tourism Management I have been inspired by my lecturers who are very supportive, knowledgeable in their field and make learning so interesting. I feel that I take more in because of the teaching methods that they use. During my first year I was a course rep and every query I put through was attended to and taken into consideration, and lecturers adapted their lectures if needed.

The campus is very modern yet comfortable.

I enjoy the relaxing and refreshing atmosphere of the Waterfront at night.

I was initially anxious about starting university as a mature student but everyone has been really welcoming, my confidence has increased massively since being here.

I enjoy how many trips we go on for our course and the visitors we have in lectures.

I am a very active learner so being able to go out and meet people as well as see new things has definitely helped me with my studies.

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BSc (Hons)

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH Duration Three years full-time, six years part-time UCAS code C6L4 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related Courses Nutrition and Human Health (see page 118) Sport and Exercise Science (see page 130)

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This is a course in a dynamic and rapidly evolving scientific discipline aimed at understanding how exercise can be used effectively to manage clinical conditions and improve human health. It has been designed to include the mainstream components of exercise science (physiology, biomechanics and psychology), along with specialist knowledge of exercise referral and clinical exercise physiology.

Including public health means that you will also explore the physiological, social and psychological barriers to exercise, as well as understanding how public health policy can help to promote physically active lifestyles locally, nationally, and internationally. As a graduate of this degree, you will have the knowledge and skills to design strategies to promote physical activity and improve health through exercise.

This degree utilises a multidisciplinary approach with strong vocational elements to provide you with knowledge of the science of exercise to prevent and manage disease, prolong life and promote human health. Through innovative and applied sessions, you will develop a range of practical and analytical skills relevant to your future career.

Exercise Prescription and Public Health

We have outstanding specialist facilities in our Human Performance laboratory, where you will benefit from gaining hands-on experience throughout your degree. We will also encourage you to get involved in the exciting extra-curricular activities that we can often provide to support your learning, such as work experience and research projects, all of which will help you to stand out from other graduates at the end of your studies.

This degree benefits from a close working relationship with industry experts and is taught by an international team of research-active academics. Both ensure that the course is relevant to your future employment, is contemporary, and at the forefront of the discipline.

Bespoke and innovative modules will help you to develop knowledge and practical and analytical skills enabling you to stand out from other graduates.

BA (Hons)

On this course you will be able to immerse yourself in the historical, socio-cultural, political, generic and aesthetic study of film. You can choose from a wide variety of modules including the Hollywood blockbuster, history of animation, adaption and interpretation, extreme cinema, contemporary television and world, British and Asian cinema. The range of topics allows you to engage in debates surrounding global, cult, niche and new digital film culture.

We pride ourselves on our small class sizes, and supportive learning and teaching environment. You will be encouraged and developed by your tutors during classes and regular tutorials and be part of a close-knit community of film-based students.

A thought-provoking and engaging learning environment will enable you to build confidence and develop a wide variety of skills including critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and research, communication and self-managements, all of which will prepare you for a wide variety of professional careers.

Graduates are well prepared to enter careers in media and broadcasting, marketing and public relations, advertising, film criticism, education and arts administration, in addition to a range of postgraduate and vocational study opportunities.

Film Studies

FILM STUDIES Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code P303 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Digital Film Production (see page 92) Screenwriting (see page 126)

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You will benefit from small class sizes and exceptional tutor support.

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FINE ART Duration Three years full-time, six years part-time UCAS code W100 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Photography (see page 121)

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On this course you will join a diverse and vibrant creative community where students engage actively in critical practice with the support and guidance of experts in the field.

The heart of Fine Art at the University of Suffolk is in the arts studios and workshops where you develop your practice, underpinned by a rigorous programme of contextual, critical and professional studies. You will be pushed to develop skills in specific media and to embrace interdisciplinary thinking.

A course team of practising artists with diverse backgrounds and specialist knowledge offers intense small group and one-to-one tuition via lectures, seminars, workshops, and studio tutorials. The critique is an integral part of learning at the University of Suffolk and enables our students to become intellectually aware and practically resilient, complemented by access to a range of exhibition and commission opportunities during their time on the course.

You will benefit from a programme of visiting artists and professionals, which have previously included Ryan Gander, Charlotte Newson, Graham Crowley and Berlin based artist Lisa Glauer, as well as access to a range of technical in-house and online resources.

We invest in fully preparing our graduates for a career as a professional artist capable of embarking on a wide range of opportunities – from exhibiting to undertaking commissions, from arts management, to further pursuits in postgraduate work in art, art history, curation, education and art therapy.

Fine Art

As a graduate, you will be equipped with a broad artistic skillset and a portfolio of professional practice that shows confident positioning in the contemporary art world.

BA (Hons)

If making games is your passion, then this degree will help you fulfil your ambitions. As games designers, you are architects of engaging and emotive experiences. It is your duty to understand your audience intimately and to design for desirable emotions, and for the anticipation of those desirable emotions. From day one, you will be making games and gaining practical experience that spans the whole production pipeline, from initial pitching, iterating and play-testing, through to the completion of both non-digital and digital games. You will also have gained a deep understanding of your players and unlocking the ability to trigger specific emotions in those players.

We are a Games Hub and our Professional Practice module will give you insights as well as industry experience before you graduate. Our course curriculum remains cutting-edge due to our dedicated games panel, comprising of senior members of well-established AAA games companies and taught topics including; immersion, empathy, motivation, engagement, narrative structure, loops, balancing, behavioural psychology and more. Throughout the course, you will benefit from regular engagement with guest speakers, internationally renowned visiting professors, conferences and live briefs with games industry partners, as well as joining an active games jam community.

You will have access to dedicated game development labs containing high specification, ultrawide monitor workstations, with contemporary game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine, and a range of other game creation software to help express your creativity. By the end of your degree, you will be equipped with a games design portfolio and industry experience that will set you apart from the rest.

Games Design

GAMES DESIGN Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Games Design GW42 / with professional placement GW43 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Games Programming (see page 106)

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Over the last three years, our employment rate is at 80% and all are in high-skilled employment, including work at Rockstar Games, Sumo Digital, Splash Damage, EA Games, Cloud Imperium Games and Ubisoft.

You can also study this course with a professional placement year.

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As a games student you will be based in our new dedicated games studios in the £5 million redeveloped building, The Atrium. This provides access to a range of cutting-edge game development hardware and software.

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BSc (Hons)

GAMES PROGRAMMING Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), up to six years part-time UCAS code Games Programming I600 / with professional placement I601 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Computing (see page 86) Games Design (see page 105)

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This degree offers a dynamic and comprehensive syllabus that will equip you to enter the games industry with the confidence to succeed. You will be led by tutors with industry experience, assisting you to develop an understanding of fundamental computer science techniques before introducing more advanced topics relevant to games development, such as graphics programming, artificial intelligence and game engine development. At every stage of your studies, you will develop skills that will allow you to join a development team and hit the ground running as soon as you graduate.

Our students are involved in the development of computer games from initial design through to technical implementation and release. Working closely with peers from the BA (Hons) Games Design course, you will work in small groups using industry standard project management techniques to develop games across each year of your studies.

You will be based in our dedicated games studios which provide access to a range of cutting-edge game development hardware and software. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to form independent games development companies with support from the University’s partners, including Innovation Labs. Our Games Hub programme has helped student teams raise a total of over £100,000 in funding for their games. Find out more about the Games Hub on page 55.

You can also study this course with a professional placement year.

Games Programming

BSc (Hons) Games Programming teaches you in-demand skills and industry standard processes to achieve your goals, whether joining a development studio or starting your own.

BA (Hons)

Our courses have a strong professional and vocational approach. We set challenging projects to develop your creativity and critical thinking. The courses integrate and encourage direct professional links through visits, workshops, collaborations, placement opportunities and competitions.

Taught in dedicated graphic design studios with generous access to a Mac suite, printmaking studio and 3D workshop, as well as riso printing and laser cutting facilities, you have contemporary and traditional creative resources at your disposal.

Both courses are taught in tandem, offering an experience of Graphic Design and Graphic Illustration that underpins your individual degree experience. As your awareness of each discipline develops, you have the option to transfer between routes. In the second and third year, project briefs allow you to steer your work in a more individual direction. This supports you to develop a portfolio that represents your personal career aspirations, while also aligning to the expectations of the creative industries.

Graduate employment from these course sees students progress into a diverse range of organisations. The majority go on to jobs within graphic design agencies as junior designers, work as in-house designers, or become freelance illustrators.

Previous students have also started their own design businesses, worked in design-related fields such as marketing, have become art and design teachers, or progressed onto postgraduate courses. Recent graduates have been employed in graphic design roles nationally at Goldman Sachs, Government Digital Services (GDS), FutureGov, JellyFish and Saatchi & Saatchi; and regionally at Firebrand Creative, Jacob Bailey, Linassi + Co, Snape Maltings and Spring, amongst many others.

Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Graphic Design W212 / Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration) W293 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

Graphic Design, Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration)

GRAPHIC DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN (GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION)

Related courses Fine Art (see page 104) Photography (see page 121)

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The University of Suffolk was listed 19th overall in the Design and Crafts section of the Guardian League Table 2022, and 6th for students satisfied with their course.

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BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies* The look of the course at the University of Suffolk really caught my attention when I was researching where to study.

I am really committed to working in a field that helps make society better and more inclusive for everyone and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies course was just right for me, I also liked that the University is young and growing with a strong community ethos.

The intake on the course felt very personal to the individuals that studied on it, all the lecturers really got to know us and it felt like a supportive community. I particularly enjoyed the third year modules where we could be more independent with our research and the topics for our essays.

It is my local university and the location on the Waterfront is lovely. I made an effort to get involved in social sports and become a Course Rep for the Students’ Union (SU) in Council meetings which was rewarding and good for my confidence, especially when I went on to win an election to become the President of Education at the SU. Being part of the student community and making friends was the best experience. I would urge everyone to get your money's worth by getting involved with as much as you can. I met friends for life and it helped me to stay engaged and interested in my studies. All round, it was a brilliant and empowering experience. * Course is no longer available, but students can select BA (Hons) Childhood with the appropriate pathway

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HISTORY Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code V100 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

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The study of history is a dynamic and ever-changing pursuit, shaped as much by the questions of the present as the events of the past. We seek to understand the events and forces that have shaped the world of today.

Our degree focuses on British, European and global history from 1500 to the present. It examines historical experience at all levels, local, national and global. We explore the experiences of individuals, peoples, places, nations and empires and examine the ideas and events which shaped their place in history. We seek to understand not only what happened in the past, but why and how it happened.

We support our undergraduates to think of themselves as historians and become active researchers from an early stage.

Following the recent opening on our campus of a new purposebuilt archive and learning centre, The Hold, students at the University of Suffolk have unrivalled access to historical primary sources on their doorstep and additional opportunities to work alongside professional archivists and other specialists.

Graduate employment is at the heart of our degree.

Employability skills are embedded into our programme to ensure that you leave us with an attractive and potent CV. Our students go on to work in a wide and varied range of professional careers including teaching and education, museums, heritage and archives, national and local government, media, banking and finance. Recent graduates have found employment with Historic Royal Palaces and the Museum of London within ministerial departments of state and the Houses of Parliament.

Our learning and teaching environment is encouraging and cohesive. You will be part of a supportive and close-knit community of students and academic staff. We have a well-earned reputation for supporting every student to achieve their potential.

History

100% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey in 2021. History at Suffolk was ranked 4th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2022.

LLB (Hons)

Studying Law at the University of Suffolk extends well beyond the usual focus on basic legal rules and legal institutions. We emphasise the practical application of law to solve problems.

Our approach will help you to develop a firm grounding in the contexts in which law and legal institution’s function, as well as gaining expertise in the subject of law itself.

Combining law with criminology allows you to draw on a range of perspectives useful for understanding law in context, with particular reference to state responses to crime and the regulation of behaviour.

During a period of profound and fast-moving political change, combining your Law degree with Politics will give you an additional edge to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time also offered with a sandwich year UCAS code Law M102 / Law with Criminology M101 / Law with Politics M1L2

Law, Law with Criminology, Law with Politics

LAW, LAW WITH CRIMINOLOGY, LAW WITH POLITICS

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Criminology degrees (see page 90) Politics degrees (see page 123)

Whether you study single route Law or one of the combined routes, you will gain a broad range of knowledge and skills which will position you among the most employable graduates.

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BA (Hons) Adult Nursing Adult Nursing course has so many opportunities, including connections with other nurses around the world. The lecturers are lovely and have inspired me with their different stories of becoming a nurse and their backgrounds and specialisms. The strong community within the course and the university as a whole motivates me, I always feel supported in my studies. The staff here understand that every student is different, learning in different ways, at different levels and pace. There’s a place for every individual to be themselves.

I have made great friends and my whole cohort are an inspiring group of people. I think our lectures are more enjoyable because we’re a smaller university, we can all engage a lot more and feel supported as a team. All the modules have been interesting and exciting

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so far! I have recently finished my first placement in hospital, applying theory, such as anatomy and physiology to practise has been a great experience.

The location is the best, I enjoy my walks to university every day! It is fun to have different places to go for studies, lectures and clinical skills. The Waterfront Building always feels welcoming and I love venturing over to the James Heir Building for clinical skills. It’s allowed me to become more confident and prepare for going into practice, and the library over the road is perfect to sit and study with my friends.

This is a great place, you just reach out and the support’s there, so many good people bring this community together!

BA (Hons)

This degree will ensure that you become a ‘complete’ marketer, equipping you with the necessary digital skills and marketing knowledge to thrive in today’s ever-challenging marketing environment. Whether your aim is to start your own business enterprise or work as part of a marketing team, our BA (Hons) Marketing Management degree ensures that you will graduate career-ready.

Marketing professionals need to be creative as well as strategic and our marketing degree includes both theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills. We encourage real-world marketing engagement by bringing a range of industry experts into our seminars.

On our course you will be working alongside individuals from local organisations in small groups and on live projects. Through our associations with local commercial, as well as not-for-profit organisations, you will have the opportunity to apply your emerging expertise, knowledge of marketing techniques and digital skills into practice.

Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), four and a half to nine years part-time

Marketing Management

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

UCAS code Marketing Management N500 / with professional placement N502 / with Study Abroad N503 / with professional placement and Study Abroad N501 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Business Management (see page 82) Event and Marketing Management (see page 100)

We offer the option for a four-year course that includes the chance for you to spend time studying abroad or working in a long-term placement. These options have been designed to help you to launch your career, stand out from the crowd and build a strong CV. You can choose from three options: a full year working in a work placement; a full year studying abroad; or a year split between these two routes.

Business, Management and Marketing at the University of Suffolk was ranked 35th in the UK in the Guardian League Table 2021.

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BSc (Hons)

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Duration Three years full-time.

Practice placements will be across Suffolk, with some provision across North Essex and Norfolk, covering a range of experiences in inpatient and community settings across the lifespan UCAS code B760 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Adult Nursing (see page 74) Children’s Nursing (see page 85) Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

Mental Health Nursing

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One in four people will experience mental health problems at some point during their lives. Mental health nurses work with individuals in crisis or with longer term mental health problems.

They work in partnership with service users and their carers, promoting core NHS values to help them achieve self-care, independence and recovery.

You will spend 50% of your time on placement and 50% of your time in the classrooms or simulation laboratories. You will learn to work in a variety of mental health settings, particularly developing your therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills. You will also learn about physical nursing care alongside students from other fields of nursing and will be encouraged to develop the skills of independent learning, critical analysis, leadership, management and decision-making.

The BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing degree enables students to gain an Honours degree, as well as eligibility for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

BSc (Hons)

This course prepares students to practice midwifery in all settings, including a woman’s home, community setting or hospital environment, and with your degree you will be eligible for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

This course will enable you to acquire appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to deliver safe and high-quality midwifery care for all women and their partners. It will also equip you to develop interpersonal and negotiation skills that can be utilised within a range of multidisciplinary settings to improve choice, access and continuity of care for childbearing women and their families. This is supported by recent research into women’s experiences of maternity care, which identified good communication, support, involving women in their care and being treated with respect, dignity and kindness, as factors which contributed to a positive experience. Midwifery is an evolving profession, so a key part of this course is about developing the skills to adapt to new situations and to become a resilient practitioner to meet the needs of women, babies and families.

The skills and underpinning knowledge are explored and practised both on campus in the clinical skills laboratory and in practice placements, working alongside midwifery and other health and social care professionals.

Modules studied include anatomy and physiology relating to childbearing; sociological and psychological aspects of childbearing; critiquing research and how it informs evidencebased practice; and the role of the midwife. In practice, you will gain valuable experience working with midwives, learning from them as you develop skills and confidence.

There is a strong support network, learning from peers in small groups and the midwifery teaching team, who specialise in hypnobirthing, normal birth, high-risk care and public health.

Working with the latest and best evidence, students will have the opportunity to learn and practice using the Continuity of Care model, central to contemporary developments in maternity care.

Students also study the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) module as part of the course.

Midwifery

MIDWIFERY Duration Three years full-time.

Base site for most theory-based study is at the University of Suffolk, Ipswich with practice placements based in: • Ipswich Hospital • Colchester Hospital • James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust • Cambridge University Trust

UCAS code B720 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) *This course begins in January 2024 Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

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JAY CHANDLER BA (Hons) Social Work and SU BAME officer When I did my research before applying, the course leaders and tutors at University of Suffolk were all really friendly and passionate about their subject. Now I’m here, although it is challenging, it inspires me to make a difference advocating social justice and standing against inequalities.

In 2019, I was elected as the BAME Officer for the SU, although this a part-time role alongside my studies, I am really committed and work closely with them to provide support, advice and guidance for students and staff. I have also started the BAME Society and I encourage students to register and get involved or just ask me a question SU.BAMEOfficer@uos.ac.uk or Twitter @BameOfficer.

There’s loads of support available and Student Centre is a great starting point for useful information. I encourage everyone to tap into these resources, you will find amazing staff and help! You should take every opportunity and support that will help make your study at Suffolk easier.

The new social area for students is the best thing ever for socialising and relaxing with “uni-mates” and the location of the campus is just right, perfect for walking into the busy town centre with loads of facilities and shops. The University is right on the Waterfront, it feels and looks amazing any time of the year. If you want a different and unique experience, I recommend the University of Suffolk.

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NUTRITION AND HUMAN HEALTH Duration Three years full-time, five years part-time UCAS code BB49 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Biological Sciences (see page 78) Exercise Prescription and Public Health (see page 102)

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Nutritional science is becoming ever more important as sound nutritional knowledge is significantly important in the challenging world of human health maintenance and disease.

On this degree programme you will examine various aspects of the science of nutrition including; biochemistry, food chain, social/behavioural aspects, health and wellbeing, professional conduct, food composition, dietary analysis, human physiology, and molecular aspects of food nutrients. Functional ingredients and bioactives are also areas to be covered and under, as well as overnutrition will be assessed through energy homeostasis, clinical nutrition and integrative metabolic aspects. Nutritional research methodologies, statistics, and epidemiology will be studied throughout the learning journey within the degree. The learning and the relevance of this knowledge to human health is the focal point of this course.

This combination of subjects gives you the breadth and depth of knowledge to undertake physiological assessment, competently carry out laboratory analysis of foods and offer professional advice on diet and lifestyle. There is also the opportunity for you to undertake research in the latest topics in nutrition and human health, such as the role of gut microbiota in human health.

Nutrition and Human Health

As a graduate of this degree, you will be equipped with knowledge for the workplace and follow a career as a nutrition practitioner, researcher or educationalist. To add to this, the broad and robust scientific skills developed on the programme will make you particularly attractive to companies and organisations searching for scientists capable of dealing with data, trends, patterns and logistics. As an accredited degree, successful graduates are able to apply for direct registration with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists for associate membership and to carry the post-nominal letters ANutr.

This degree programme is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AC323).

BSc (Hons)

WITH FOUNDATION YEAR

This course is ideal if you have been out of education for some time or you have A-Levels (or equivalent) in non-science subjects.

The integrated Foundation Year provides you with the subject knowledge, study skills and personal confidence required to successfully progress towards obtaining a BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Human Health degree and it is aimed at those who have little experience or knowledge of the field, or who have been out of education for a while and are looking to rebuild their understanding and confidence in the science disciplines.

The additional Foundation Year has many success stories demonstrating why we are one of the highest ranked institutions for social mobility in the UK. The rest of the programme follows the three-year BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Human Health course and has a strongly scientific component, emphasising the importance of the scientific method and a rigorous empirical approach.

You will enhance your employability and experience through a work-based module to develop practical skills and knowledge in the industry. Nutrition and Human Health graduates are very employable and progress into a range of careers and further study.

Duration Four years full-time, seven years part-time UCAS code B401 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

Nutrition and Human Health with Foundation year

NUTRITION AND HUMAN HEALTH

Related courses Biological Sciences with Foundation Year (see page 79)

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You will have first-hand access to fully equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment.

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PARAMEDIC SCIENCE Duration Three years full-time UCAS code B950 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) *This course begins in February each year Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

This course enables you to become a highly competent paramedic, prepared for the out-of-hospital environment. It will enable you to develop the confidence and competence to recognise, respond and adjust to the ever-changing healthcare practice environment while maintaining your professional knowledge, competence and confidence.

Our strong links with practice ensure you feel supported while delivering quality paramedic care within a rapidly changing profession. The area of Suffolk offers a diverse mix of urban and rural communities allowing for the best possible experience.

The paramedic profession covers a range of disciplines, such as: physical assessment; treatment and management; clinical skills; biosciences; pharmacology; mental health; dementia care; ethics; law; sociology of health and illness; clinical and professional studies; and health promotion.

This innovative and exciting degree has been developed in partnership with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Paramedic Science

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On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to begin your career as a paramedic.

BA (Hons)

This degree invites you to have the opportunity to explore the practices, technologies and debates associated with contemporary photography. You will produce work using a range of media, employing both traditional and contemporary techniques. Central to the philosophy of the course is an emphasis on creativity, professionalism and employability over a variety of career paths in the creative industries.

Students have access to an industry-standard studio, individual darkroom booths (including a digital enlarger), an additional darkroom and digital suites specific to photography. You will learn to use professional photographic equipment including digital and analogue cameras, and professional studio and location lighting, as well as fully colour managed postproduction and outputting options.

The course has extensive links to industry and has two Visiting Professors, the photographer and Creative Director of Metro Imaging, Steve Macleod and the renowned photographer and writer, Michael Collins. Both take an active role on a range of course modules and projects throughout the year.

The BA (Hons) Photography course was ranked 10th in The Guardian University League Table 2019.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code W601 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Fine Art (see page 104)

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PHYSIOTHERAPY* Duration Three years full-time UCAS code B160 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) This course is eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund. For details see: nhsbsa. nhs.uk/ learningsupport-fund/ newstudent-funding *Subject to validation, approval with the Health and Care Professions Council and accreditation with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists

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As an important and exciting professional career, focused on supporting individuals to live healthy, happy and active lives, physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which sees human movement as central to the health and wellbeing of individuals of all ages. As a trained physiotherapist your expertise helps to identify and maximise movement potential through health promotion, preventive healthcare, and specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

Your learning will take place in state-of-the-art facilities on the Ipswich campus, in our new Health and Wellbeing Building.

The programme is focused on promoting creative, critical thinking and entrepreneurialism in our graduates, with a blend of contemporary theory, clinical simulation and practice placements in the NHS and independent physiotherapy providers. To ensure that you will be in a position to thrive in professional practice, the programme embeds 31 weeks of placement across all three years of the programme, including an elective placement experience, enabling you to meet the 1000 hours of practice required to qualify as a physiotherapist.

You will study topics including anatomy and physiology, movement and exercise science/rehabilitation, how to become a physiotherapy professional, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and physiotherapeutic skills and techniques in addition to also covering some specialist areas within physiotherapy. You will learn to become an evidencebased practitioner, understanding the importance of patient education and effective communication. A key feature of learning physiotherapy with us is that we consider the holistic needs of the patient, through an integrated care approach to best ensure that care has a meaningful impact on their lives.

Your learning will be supported by research active academics and clinical practice professionals.

Physiotherapy

Your learning will take place in our brand new, state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Building.

BA (Hons)

There has never been a more exciting time to study politics.

During a period of profound and unprecedented political upheaval, a degree in politics will equip you with the skills necessary to understand and succeed in the world around you.

Politics is about power, ideas and values. As well as exploring British and international political structures, our course offers a distinct focus on ‘political action’ across party politics, campaigns and community politics. The backbone of this degree is your involvement in project work and applied research. You will be encouraged to think for yourself and develop the skills to successfully engage in contemporary political debates.

Throughout the course, we maintain a critical focus on how political ideas and policies translate into real-world political action on the ground. This includes relating established and emerging political thought to debates surrounding contemporary social justice and social policy.

Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with professional placement and Study Abroad options), four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Politics L200 / Politics and History L290 / Politics and Sociology L380

Politics, Politics and History, Politics and Sociology

POLITICS, POLITICS AND HISTORY, POLITICS AND SOCIOLOGY

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses History (see page 110) Law (see page 111) Sociology (see page 129)

Politics graduates have an important range of analytical and organisational skills. Jobs directly related to a politics degree include government and civil service roles, covering public affairs, consultancy and research. Jobs in the field of marketing, media, public relations and local government are also popular.

We offer our BA (Hons) Politics degree with two complementary disciplines where we have significant academic expertise: History and Sociology. This is a great opportunity to combine your interests and broaden your potential career options.

Politics is about power, ideas and values. Politics at the University of Suffolk will give you the knowledge and skills to evaluate the world around you and confidently engage in the debates shaping contemporary politics.

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PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code Psychology C801/ Psychology and Criminology CL8H/ Psychology and Sociology LC38

Psychology, Psychology and Criminology, Psychology and Sociology

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Childhood (see page 83) Criminology degrees (see page 90) Sociology (see page 129)

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If you want to explore the interaction between mind and behaviour, Psychology could be the course for you. It will provide you with a thorough grounding in each of the major fields of: social psychology; developmental psychology; biological psychology; cognitive psychology and a strong understanding of research methods as required for psychology programmes accredited by the British Psychological Society. More applied modules enable you to apply your knowledge to specific areas e.g. psychological aspects of health and wellbeing, cyberpsychology and fundamentals of cognitive neuroscience.

You can choose to study Psychology as a single route, or as a joint degree with Criminology or Sociology. Psychology and Criminology focuses on fundamental questions about the nature of justice and crime, what makes a criminal and how effective punishment may or may not be for particular crimes. Sociology is concerned with important classical and contemporary sociological debates in areas such as globalisation, social stratification, gender and sexuality, technology and sociological theory that impacts human behaviour.

The Suffolk Psychology Society at the University offers a regular series of lectures. At these lectures, world-leading experts from different fields of psychology provide insights into their most recent research and the impact it has on the current understanding of psychological functioning. There is also a Student Psychology Society at the University of Suffolk that holds regular events.

Psychology has developed from its early underpinnings in philosophy, medicine and psychiatry to emerge as a dynamic and popular independent science, providing insights into the complexities of the human condition.

ELLIOT NEGRU

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Early Childhood Studies* I chose the University of Suffolk because it is relatively small and new, for me that meant state-of-the-art facilities and professors that are new and eager to teach students in smaller groups than other universities.

You don’t feel like just another number or another random face in the crowd, but you actually feel like you are someone, you have a voice and the lecturer is there for you and your education.

or a problem that needed solving, I knew I could count on my friends or lecturers to give me advice and set me on the right track.

For me, the University of Suffolk felt like my home away from home, helping me the way a family does. *Course no longer available, related courses include Psychology or Childhood courses

I think one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a student at the University of Suffolk is the camaraderie, the support you get and have all around you, be it friends, course mates, lecturers or Student Services. I never felt alone at university, even if I had a bad day

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BA (Hons)

SCREENWRITING Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code W811 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Digital Film Production (see page 92) English (see page 98)

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This course will teach you how to write professional-quality screenplays for film and television through a programme of intensive creative writing workshops. Taught by award-winning screenwriters, script editors and visiting industry professionals, you will graduate with a full-length ‘calling card’ script (or a pilot episode and series outline), a portfolio of highly-developed work, and all the essential skills required to launch a career as a successful screenwriter.

We place an emphasis on practical writing, with modules and assignments designed to mirror current industry-standard development processes throughout. You will be shown how to nurture a story from initial idea to a polished final draft by using key documents such as loglines, premises, synopses, step-outlines and treatments. Small class sizes and exceptional tutor support ensure that you receive frequent, substantial feedback on your creative work and you will hone your critical skills by studying some of the greatest screenplays ever written. The course provides opportunities to write for a range of genres and formats (including feature films, short films, sitcoms, adaptations and soaps) and a range of mediums such as television, radio and digital platforms. You will also receive a lifetime copy of Final Draft (the industry-benchmark screenwriting software) and a report on your work from a worldleading script assessment company.

Our students are prepared for life after graduation with taught sessions on finding agents, pitching, marketing, working in related roles such as script reading and script editing, networking and managing relationships within the creative industries. Graduates of the course have gone on to have screenplays produced, secured paid roles and internships with renowned production companies, and have also diversified into fields such as copywriting, journalism and film criticism.

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We offer students the rare opportunity to write a ‘calling card’ feature-length script.

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Social work is concerned with social justice and human rights and actively promotes and enables positive change to occur in social contexts and in the lives of children, adults, families and communities. It values diversity and difference and supports people who may be experiencing difficult and challenging life circumstances, disadvantages and inequalities and takes place in a wide range of settings including statutory (with a legal duty of care), private, independent and voluntary sectors.

Our degree course provides a rigorous and challenging learning experience to help prepare you at a personal and professional level. Our students learn to be excellent communicators and able to apply core values, knowledge and skills to understand complex social relations in order to transform people’s lives for the better. The programme is delivered in partnership with local employers and people who use social work, social care services and carers.

This degree is approved by Social Work England, the regulator for social work courses in the country which means our graduates are eligible to apply to the professional register with Social Work England on successful completion of their studies.

All students enrolled on the course will have an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Social Work

SOCIAL WORK Duration Three years full-time, four and a half to seven years part-time UCAS code L501 Typical offer 120 UCAS points: BBB (A-Level), DDM (BTEC) Related courses Sociology (see page 129)

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Social work is ideal for those committed to social justice and human rights and who want to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

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JADE READ BA (Hons) Social Work I enjoy the student experience at the University of Suffolk, they always have the students’ interests at the heart of what they do. I don’t think you could get a more beautiful location and the facilities are excellent.

I really enjoy the library and the SU, it’s the perfect place to study, with your cohort or individually.

It’s never too late to begin a degree! After my A-Levels I was unsure what route to take, there are so many opportunities, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. The University will be there to support and guide you when you decide to begin.

AIDAN DEVINE BA (Hons) Digital Film Production I enjoy working with the filming equipment, editing suites and screenwriting modules to learn different aspects of filmmaking, and the Waterfront is great for film locations or study opportunities. It feels good to be part of a team of unique, talented, and wonderful people from different backgrounds, all working on something of our own. I would advise new students to come to university with an open mind and a free spirit, enjoy your work and the people around you, reach out to them to succeed as a team, and if you’re lucky, a family.

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Take Sociology with us and you will study important aspects of the real world that are complex and challenging such as inequality, violence, unfairness or injustice. You will explore in depth social change, globalisation, migration, gender and sexuality, the role of technology and social theory.

Sociology developed with the modern world and its key task is to analyse the changing nature of our social world. On this course you will become sensitive to the wider social context of our lived experience and learn to look beyond a narrow focus on the individual in any life situation. This attention to context will allow you to make more informed decisions.

Studying sociology equips you with the analytical, decision making and research skills necessary for many vocations.

This course will enable you to be innovative, ask awkward questions and develop good group working skills. You also have a placement and career development module and it is this combination that makes our sociology graduates highly employable.

Sociology

SOCIOLOGY Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with professional placement and Study Abroad options), four and a half to nine years part-time UCAS code L301 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Criminology and Sociology (see page 90) Politics and Sociology (see page 123) Psychology degrees (see page 124)

Sociologists can work in both the public and private sector to analyse trends and make projections about the future. Learning to use statistics is a key part of our Sociology degree and makes our graduates very employable in a range of graduate roles.

Areas of work for sociology graduates include graduate management schemes, social services, human resources, education, criminal justice, welfare services, government, charities and the voluntary sector.

The course is available with professional placement and Study Abroad options.

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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Duration Three years full-time, five to six years parttime UCAS code C600 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Exercise Prescription and Public Health (see page 102) Sport Performance Analysis (see page 132)

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By studying with us, you will benefit from our industry connections with elite sport and exercise science companies.

We are a global university partner with STATSports, Qualisys Motion Capture and Desmotec who support countless worldfamous sports organisations. Our course is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and we have outstanding specialist facilities in our Human Performance laboratory where you can develop employment-ready practical skills and apply the knowledge you learn.

As an applied science course, we want our students to ‘learn by doing’. We believe this is the best way to prepare you for future applied experience and ultimately job opportunities. As a result, we are very proud to have achieved 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey for two consecutive years. Our course team reflects this practical emphasis: we have applied experience in Premier League and Serie A football, Formula 1, and international badminton and cricket, alongside our research and academic expertise.

The course is made up of the three main areas of sport and exercise science: physiology, psychology and biomechanics.

These three main subject areas are each split into sport performance science and clinical exercise and health science.

As your course progresses, you can tailor your degree to your preferences, choosing subjects that interest you or are most suited to your career path.

Throughout your degree, we support you as an individual to help you make the right choices for your learning and graduate career. Our graduates have forged exciting careers as sport performance analysts (in the UK and USA), exercise physiologists, cardiac physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, research scientists, and teachers.

Many have continued into postgraduate study, including MSc Physiotherapy and Clinical Exercise Physiology, and we have a growing number of graduates studying doctoral degrees.

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science scored 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) for both 2019 and 2020.

ABIGAIL HARKNESS

BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Analysis I chose the University of Suffolk because of the specialist facilities and with smaller cohorts I knew I would get plenty of access to them. We use professional level technology on the course and being able to replicate current field work really helps build my CV. With the campus building spread along the Waterfront everything is in close proximity and it makes for a beautiful walk along the marina every day which is a bonus.

I am the current President of Netball, but I’ve also tried many other sports the SU offers such as football. Joining sports in my first year helped me to socialise and meet new friends and they have stayed with me throughout my time at the University.

We use the Sports Science Lab in the Library Building and the Human Technology Lab in the James Hehir Building and the access to this equipment has benefitted my learning, the smaller group sizes allow everyone to use the equipment themselves.

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SPORT PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Duration Three years full-time, five to six years parttime UCAS code C603 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Sport and Exercise Science (see page 130)

Sports Performance Analysis

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This degree is a highly applied sports science programme aimed to provide you with an excellent education and the ability to develop the practical skills necessary for a career in the industry.

The curriculum has developed through consultation with performance analysts working at the highest levels of elite sport, ensuring you are prepared for the roles and responsibilities of the contemporary performance analyst.

The course is designed to progressively develop your skills and knowledge, beginning with modules introducing the fundamental principles of analysis. These modules incorporate topics such as technical analysis, tactical analysis and performance analysis feedback. The programme advances into specialised modules that include topics focused on data analytics, opposition analysis, talent indentation and player recruitment. The core modules of the degree are complemented and supplemented by modules across the relevant disciplines of physiology, psychology and biomechanics. These supplementary modules provide our students with the theoretical knowledge and applied principles of sports performance.

Throughout the degree programme, our students benefit from extensive use of our state-of-the-art analysis suite, complete with the latest software and analysis technologies utilised in the industry. You will also receive specialised training from our global industry partner Metrica Sports, gaining advanced skills desirable to employers.

Our course teaching and assessment closely aligns with professional practice, and we focus on providing students with opportunities to develop performance analysis solutions and solve problems in diverse environments. We place a strong emphasis on gaining applied experience and our extensive links with the sports industry assist students in developing their skills in applied settings.

University of Suffolk graduates have gone on to secure performance analysis roles in some of the world’s leading teams and organisations.

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Radiotherapy is the use of high energy X-rays, and other ionising radiations, to treat patients who have a cancer diagnosis.

Therapeutic radiographers use cutting-edge technology in the preparation and delivery of increasingly complex approaches to cancer treatment making excellent scientific, technical and numerical skills essential for this work.

We provide you with the opportunity to train in an environment equipped with a 3D immersive Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) and Varian Academic Hub, allowing for first-rate clinical skills teaching on campus and virtually. This training is complemented by practice placements to help you develop clinical competence, communication skills and interprofessional team working, alongside broader graduate key skills.

Duration Three years full-time UCAS code B822

Therapeutic Radiography

THERAPEUTIC RADIOGRAPHY

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) Related courses Diagnostic Radiography (see page 91) Government healthcare grant of £5,000 per year available. For details visit uos.ac.uk/finance

Our graduates are eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice and many go on to work in the NHS. There are increasing opportunities in the private sector and therapeutic radiographers can also work in research, education, industry (sales or development) and NHS management.

For 40% of the course, you will study on campus, and the remaining 60% is spent at one of four clinical placement sites across East Anglia.

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PHOEBE ROBICHAUD-GAVIN

BSc (Hons) Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science I love the practical elements of my course, we get to see exotic animals up close with loads of hands-on experience and great support. When I applied, they really listened to me rather than just looking at my grades and my lecturers really inspire me, they never give up on us!

The library put on workshops that really help with essay writing and other academic skills that we might struggle with and the University supports you and listens to you in a way that you might not get somewhere bigger. When I had a problem, the support services were incredible, I couldn’t have stayed without their help, it was actually quite life changing.

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So many times in my life I was told “you can’t” and I failed. The first thing the University of Suffolk said to me was “you can!” and I’m thriving. If I could give any advice it would be believe in yourself because you CAN do it.

Whatever it is.

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Run in partnership with Colchester Zoo and the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, this degree is focused on training the next generation of field biologists, ecological consultants, conservationists and science educators and covers aspects of zoology, animal and plant ecology, marine and freshwater biology, animal behaviour and environmental science.

It is taught by active researchers and staff from many different wildlife organisations and during the course you will learn field skills and survey techniques using camera traps, GIS, GPS tracking and bioacoustic recording devices, and be trained in the latest laboratory techniques used to analyse pollutants and identify species.

As part of this course, you will get the opportunity to study at the private UmPhafa nature reserve in South Africa and be taught zoological management at Colchester Zoo; and a willingness to get your hands dirty is essential. Our location allows for fieldwork in a diverse range of coastal habitats and some of the country’s most important sites for wildlife and conservation. Suffolk is a compelling place to study the natural world!

You can also study this course with a professional placement year.

Duration Three years full-time (four years full-time with sandwich year), five years part-time UCAS code Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science C180 / with professional placement C182

Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science

WILDLIFE, ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE

Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

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The degree is run in partnership with Colchester Zoo and Suffolk Wildlife Trust. As part of this course, you will get the opportunity to study at the private UmPhafa nature reserve in South Africa.

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PARTNER COLLEGES Partner colleges

With partner colleges located across Suffolk and in Great Yarmouth focused on accessibility, community, enterprise and innovation, students can find new ways to engage, interact and learn.

Our partner colleges offer accessible higher education for students in the region and beyond, providing a range of qualifications, including Honours and Foundation degrees. Many of these courses have been developed in partnership with local businesses, helping to ensure training and further development for the local population.

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Partner colleges

UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK AT EAST COAST COLLEGE Based in the lively coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, the University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers a growing range of Foundation and Honours degrees, as well as apprenticeships. The majority of courses are led by lecturers who are active in their specialist fields with established, close links to employers and the local community.

The towns are home to established oil, gas and energy sectors. The College also boasts an internationally renowned Centre of Excellence in engineering, offshore and related maritime safety and logistics.

Students of the University of Suffolk at East Coast College benefit from smaller class sizes and unrivalled access to tutors and support.

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Our Lowestoft campus also includes a sixth form college, allowing us to offer an even broader academic curriculum with fantastic progression opportunities to apprenticeships and university.

Both campuses have undergone recent, substantial capital investment and boast

modern study and leisure facilities, industry standard equipment and dedicated undergraduate resources.

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UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK AT SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE Providing a friendly and welcoming environment in which to learn, this partner college is located just a few minutes’ walk from the University campus on the Ipswich Waterfront and offers a range of degrees including Initial Teacher Training.

Preparing students for employment is a key focus of the College’s provision. Courses have been developed in conjunction with employers specifically to ensure they meet with the demands of industry.

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Industry experts contribute extensively to the delivery of the modules on the Construction and Civil Engineering courses.

Teacher Training programmes include a one-year full-time course for those who wish to obtain a teaching qualification before seeking employment, as well as a part-time option for teachers and trainers already in employment.

Located at the Ipswich campus of Suffolk New College, in a purpose built £70 million facility forming part of the Ipswich Education Quarter, students benefit from a range of dedicated facilities, including a specialist engineering laboratory, dedicated (Higher Education) Social Space and a state-of-the-art teaching innovation centre.

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OUR COURSES PARTNER COLLEGES

The following pages list the undergraduate courses available at our partner colleges across the region.

Please note that you will need to fulfil the specific entry requirements detailed fully on the course pages of our website.

Individual course requirements do vary and some may specify particular grades or subjects at A-Level, Access to Higher Education Diploma, Foundation degree and GCSE, in addition to the entry requirements stated here.

Some courses will require applicants to have an interview, portfolio review or audition.

Other course requirements can include the need for a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Occupational Health check, references and to already be in a paid or voluntary work placement.

For any questions, please contact our Admissions team on admissions@uos.ac.uk or 01473 338348.

Partner colleges – our courses

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are subject to validation

Applied Care Practice (Adult Support

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Inclusive Practice and Integrated Working

Needs, Children and Families, Mental

BA (Hons) (Progression Route)

Health Support)

East Coast College (Lowestoft) Literary Studies with Creative Writing*

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Applied Psychology

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BSc (Hons)

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East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) 145

FdA

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FdA

Social Welfare, Advice and

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Guidance Practice FdA

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) 148

BA (Hons) (Progression Route)

Sport, Health and Exercise

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FdSc & BSc (Hons) (Progression Route)

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) 148

BA (Hons)

Supporting Inclusive Learning and Practice

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FdA

East Coast College (Lowestoft)

East Coast College (Lowestoft) 148

BA (Hons)

Sustainable Futures

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BSc (Hons) (Progression Route)

East Coast College (Lowestoft)

East Coast College (Lowestoft) 149

FdSc

Visual Arts*

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BA (Hons)

East Coast College (Lowestoft)

East Coast College (Lowestoft) 150

FdA

Visual Effects and Post-Production (Film)

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East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) 150

Web Technologies* FdSc East Coast College (Lowestoft)

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FdA & BA (Hons) (Progression Route)

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

East Coat College (Lowestoft)

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East Coast College (Lowestoft)

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

FdSc

Social Science BA (Hons)

FdSc

Forensic Science*

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East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) 147

Management (Wildlife and Zoo)

Fashion and Textiles

Professional Photographic Practice FdA

Suffolk New College (Ipswich)

Environment and Sustainable Energy

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East Coast College (Lowestoft) 146

FdSc and BSc (Hons) (Progression Route)

Cultural Studies

Practical Life Sciences FdSc and BSc (Hons) (Progression Route)

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

Crime, Justice and Society*

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BA (Hons)

East Coast College (Lowestoft)

Creative Arts Practice

East Coast College (Lowestoft) Person-Centred Counselling

FdA & BA (Hons) (Progression Route)

Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing

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BEng (Hons) (Progression Route)

Development

Conservation Science and Animal

East Coast College (Lowestoft) Operations Engineering

East Coast College (Lowestoft)

Civil Engineering

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FdSc

BA (Hons)

Children’s Health, Play and Wellbeing

East Coast College (Lowestoft) Network Development and Cyber Security*

East Coast College (Lowestoft)

Children’s Care, Learning and

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FdSc

FdSc

Business Management

East Coast College (Lowestoft) Nautical Science*

East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Biomedical Science*

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BA (Hons)

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BA (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration One year full-time Attendance is one afternoon and evening per week during term time, the course is full-time and students are expected to be in paid or voluntary work for at least ten hours per week. The work role should be relevant to the pathway chosen UCAS code Adult Support Needs L502 / Children and Families L503 / Mental Health Support L505 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification

APPLIED CARE PRACTICE (ADULT SUPPORT NEEDS), APPLIED CARE PRACTICE (CHILDREN AND FAMILIES), APPLIED CARE PRACTICE (MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT) This course can be studied with a specialism in adult support needs, children and families or mental health support. The course is relevant to practitioners working in these sectors and also to those who manage provision in public, private and voluntary organisations. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society.

The programme has been developed to allow you to further enhance existing skills, develop a broad range of practice skills, knowledge and understanding within key subject areas and to acquire and enhance your professional values; there is a particular focus on integrated practice.

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Applied Care Practice

The course comprises practical and theoretical learning that is transferable to different settings in education, health and social care. During the course, you will develop your understanding of practice and service provision in more specialised areas and will carry out in-depth examinations of theories and research with emphasis upon critical evaluation of both theory and professional practice.

One of the key strengths of the programme is its recognition that effective practice requires committed, enthusiastic and reflective practitioners who have a breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and understanding of working in education, health and social care.

You can expect that the achievement of this degree will enhance your career prospects and progression, and allow you to access postgraduate opportunities such as teaching (PGCE) or a Masters qualification. The course is also designed to enable you to move between sectors and participate fully within integrated teams.

Previous graduates have progressed to teaching and management posts as well as developing and managing their own businesses.

You will learn to investigate questions, explore contemporary issues centred on people’s lives and acquire the skills necessary to apply theory and research to the real world, giving you the context needed to put your skills to use in the workplace.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Three years full-time attendance is one afternoon and one full day per week over two semesters per year UCAS code C800 Typical offer 96 UCAS points: CCC (A-Level), MMM (BTEC)

Modules may include: human development; the biological bases of behaviour; cognitive psychology; psychological research; early social and emotional development; clinical approaches to psychological disorders; social psychology and individual difference; counselling psychology; mental health and wellbeing; health psychology; and forensic psychology.

Applied Psychology, Biomedical Science

Are you interested in how children learn, offending behaviour or mental health, and want to gain an understanding of the processes and mechanisms that underpin human behaviour and experience?

This degree is designed to help you develop an understanding of the theories that inform care and education service provision and seeks to enhance your practice and career progression. The course is aimed at those with an interest in human development and behaviour, and who may be working in settings where they support children and/or adults.

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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

You will undertake a placement in a child setting in year two and in a setting of your choosing in year three. Please note, you will be required to obtain a DBS certificate for your placement.

Please note this qualification does not carry BPS accreditation, please seek advice about progression requirements and options from the course team.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE* This Foundation degree will prepare you for the demands of working in a range of scientific environments, such as chemical, biological, or biomedical, and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be attractive to employers.

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time

The course contains a balance of the knowledge requirements, along with the practical skills development through a theoretical delivery model, for you to work in the biological science industry at laboratory associate level/professional (or equivalent).

UCAS code J753

The module content will support you to evidence the requirements to apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

*Subject to validation

Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

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The course will suit those wanting to progress into an industry science career and those already employed in a biomedical scientist role wanting further training and development.

Biomedical scientists can be employed in a variety of types of technical roles and work to gain knowledge on the main principles of how the human body works and to find new ways to cure or treat disease by developing advanced diagnostic tools or new therapeutic strategies.

You will study a range of laboratory linked modules and will complete your studies with a sector relevant project. The areas of study will provide a strong subject base and practical competence for those either seeking related employment, progression with a current employer or going on to further study at Level 6 (such as the BSc (Hons) Practical Life Sciences programme).

BA (Hons) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code N202

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Business Management

Typical offer 96 UCAS points: CCC (A-Level), MMM (BTEC)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This programme brings together degree-level education alongside professional practice. It has been designed to provide you with knowledge, skills and experience in the main functions of business operations, leadership, management and entrepreneurship. You will study modules that cover these functions and will reflect on your own practice through contextualised assessments and practice-based modules.

The degree offers a range of modules, covering a breadth of relevant topics including entrepreneurship; human resource strategy; finance and data analysis; leading and managing change and strategic marketing. As you progress through the course, the focus of teaching and support will switch from introducing you to key concepts and the latest thinking in core management disciplines to the application of this knowledge in real business scenarios.

This course will to prepare you to become a confident and knowledgeable business professional, whether working for an employer or as an entrepreneur.

On the Foundation degree, you may study areas such as: child protection and safeguarding issues; children in society; and supporting children’s development. Applications are welcome from those working within the childcare sector, as well as students who may not have childcare experience but wish to enter this field.

However, you must be able to complete 10 or 20 hours per week (depending on mode of attendance) in placement, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.

The BA (Hons) (Progression Route) is designed for people who have already completed 240 credits at Levels 4 and 5 in a related programme. It is an exciting one-year programme which focuses on debating the core issues of children’s lives and the practice of working with children. You will study the interventions into children’s lives and the factors that shape those interventions, you can explore children’s health or their developing communication, as well as examining your own practice and focusing on its improvement. Finally, you will have the opportunity to study a topic in depth in a dissertation.

CHILDREN’S HEALTH, PLAY AND WELLBEING This is a work-based programme that acknowledges how play enhances children’s learning, has a clear role in education, and supports emotional wellbeing, good mental health, creativity and social competence. There is a focus on play as a powerful enabler for children and those that work with them and their families in developmental settings. It promotes students’ own holistic development and values your skills and expertise by including your work products in graded assessments. Work products are an opportunity for you to be playful and creative, and culminate in the design and production of your own play kit.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time, three years part-time UCAS code X315 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) BA (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration One year full-time, two years part-time UCAS code X314 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification

FdA Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Children’s Health, Play and Wellbeing

The Foundation degree in Children’s Care, Learning and Development is an exciting two-year programme offering those working or looking to work with children (0-11) an opportunity to achieve a Level 5 qualification. You can then continue on to the one-year Progression Route to qualify to full BA (Hons) degree level.

The course is suitable as a pathway into primary school teaching.

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CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Duration Two years full-time UCAS code X317 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

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The theory and practice delivered on the course has relevance to a range of settings including educational settings; early years settings; health care assistants and neo-natal support. Combining theory, practice and reflection, this programme will help you if you are planning to enter any of these professions.

The Foundation degree can be used to apply for BA (Hons) top-up courses and lead to further postgraduate qualifications and specialisms.

The course has been created in collaboration with play therapists and early years leaders and responds to the needs of the dynamic children and young person’s sector.

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College (Ipswich) Duration Three years part-time UCAS code Apply directly to the University Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) BSc (Hons) (Progression Route)

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Civil Engineering

Location University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College (Ipswich) Duration Two years part-time UCAS code Apply directly to the University Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification

CIVIL ENGINEERING These courses are designed for those interested in working as designers, engineers or managers within the civil engineering and construction industry. Both provide a thorough grounding in the role and function of the civil engineer as well as the more specialist areas of civil engineering practice.

Both the FdSc and BSc (Hons) (Progression Route) are delivered on a part-time basis and are specifically aimed at those who are already in, or aiming to be in employment within the civil engineering industry and who have the full support of their employer. Attendance is required one day a week, on a day release basis for two semesters per year. The first semester runs from September to January and the second from January to May. Students come from a variety of employment backgrounds including general civil engineering, local government, highways management, structural design and specialist sub-contracting companies.

You will study the environmental and ethical impact of construction activity, alongside the scientific, mathematical and technical study of a range of theoretical and practical work in materials technology, structures, health and safety, geology, law, hydraulics and sustainability supported by an extensively equipped laboratory.

Several of the subjects within these programmes are delivered with the assistance of full-time professional engineers who bring with them a wealth of practical experience of their subject and of the civil engineering industry.

Past graduates have found employment as site managers, site engineers, CAD technicians, designers, professional engineers and estimators.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Two years full-time, 100 hours work placement required UCAS code D328 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

An experienced staff team is supported by a range of employers and expert guest speakers. Zoo husbandry will be delivered partly by the animal management team at Africa Alive and the wildlife surveying unit will give you the opportunity to assist and shadow ecologists from Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

CREATIVE ARTS FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING This dynamic course is designed to enable you to work therapeutically using the creative arts in art, care, education and health contexts. You will examine concepts of psychotherapy, while developing a plethora of creative skills and applying your own artistry to the therapeutic process in work settings.

Suitable employment or placement settings include projects where creativity is used to engage members of the communities in a way that enriches their lives. Examples include theatre projects with children and young people, using music to support communication, art with the elderly or community arts that engage people who might feel marginalised.

This will allow you to pursue a range of related careers or further study with our BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice or BA (Hons) Creative Arts Practice top-up awards.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Two years full-time UCAS code W900 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

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On successful completion of the Foundation degree, you will have gained knowledge of a variety of relevant demographics and will have a thorough understanding of the professional framework of creative arts therapy.

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Conservation Science and Animal Management (Wildlife and Zoo), Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing

This course will enable you to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of wildlife conservation, environmental conservation and animal management. Through the Zoological Society of East Anglia and Norfolk Wildlife Trust, you will have free access to Africa Alive, Banham Zoo and over 50 nature reserves for teaching purposes and independent study.

You will be able to apply knowledge and participate in practical activities through these organisations and other employers. You will complete independent work placements outside course hours and also have the opportunity to participate in field research both in the UK, and potentially an overseas research trip. Modules may include animal behaviour and training; animal biology and health; conservation education and wildlife and climate change.

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CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (WILDLIFE AND ZOO)

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BA (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration One year full-time UCAS code W901

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Creative Arts Practice, Crime, Justice and Society, Cultural Studies

Typical offer Foundation degree or equivalent

BA (Hons) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code L437 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) *Subject to validation

CREATIVE ARTS PRACTICE This course has been developed to provide an arts-based progression route to Honours level for those who have completed a Foundation degree or equivalent. It seeks to engender a creative mix of artists and art forms and encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas and projects.

This course provides you with the opportunity for further exploration of an art form which would have previously been studied at Foundation degree level.

Whether this is media-based graphics, fashion, photography, fine art or another form, the structure of this programme blends practical, exhibition / project work with the in-depth study of contextual issues associated with Honours level work.

CRIME, JUSTICE AND SOCIETY* This degree provides specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding the causes of crime and managing crime in society. The course will equip you with the intellectual, critical and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying theories and concepts in practice.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of the links between anti-social behaviour, criminal justice, inequality, mental illness and politics. The degree is taught by experts from sociological and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience of integrated practice.

This degree is designed to support the practice of those working or wishing to work in the criminal justice system or an allied welfare role, such as: prison officer; probation service officer; youth offending/youth justice officer; witness support and all those who come into contact with people affected by involvement with crime and all forms of social disorder.

CULTURAL STUDIES This course will help you understand the past, shape the present and imagine the future of cultural life. This course offers a flexible route within higher education for people with varying levels of experience and will enable you to develop your skills of writing, analysis, critical thinking, presentation and teamwork and apply them to contemporary issues and problems in the real world.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Climate, energy, resource and ecological uncertainty define the beginning of the 21st century. This course is a unique and multi-disciplinary programme aimed at individuals with a strong interest in conservation, the environment and sustainability science, but with a desire to investigate and understand the carbon economy, climate change, non-carbon and renewable technologies, and the interactions and impacts these have on the climate, ecology, ecosystems, wildlife and human populations.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code VQ33 Typical offer 96 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time, three years part-time

Environmental and Sustainable Energy

Although we have research skills and study skills at Level 4 and 5, throughout the course you will emphasise the transferable skills the course will develop. It will equip you to better understand the world we live in and give you the capacity to apply your knowledge and skills in new contexts in everyday life. You will develop your ability to think in different ways and acquire valuable intellectual skills, preparing you for careers in our everchanging society.

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The programme is comprised of the core subjects of English literature, European history, the arts and cultural studies. You will undertake an exciting and stimulating programme that offers a unique opportunity to learn about the histories, art, cultures and literatures of the historical and contemporary world.

UCAS code H221 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

You will have the opportunity to develop the employability skillsets not normally available until higher level study; including data analysis and statistics, geographic information systems (GIS), NGO practice and management in a unique collaboration with the World Land Trust and the opportunity to investigate the feasibility of non-carbon alternatives to meet current and future energy needs. Furthermore, we are offering the chance to obtain industry skills like rope access and sea survival, which are transferable across the environmental and energy sectors.

This programme has been designed to produce graduates that are multi-skilled and employable from the moment they complete the course, but with the knowledge to move onto higher level study, with the flexibility to allow a focusing of specialism and to keep pace with an ever-changing employability market.

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FdA Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Two years full-time UCAS code W230 Typical offer 64 UCAS points: CC (A-Level), MPP (BTEC)

FASHION AND TEXTILES The Foundation degree in fashion and textiles is designed to enable you to develop the creative and practical skills to pursue a career in the industry. Modules studied will include visual communication, materials, techniques and processes, fashion design and production, printed textiles and digital skills. You will have the opportunity to specialise in fashion or textiles for the major project in year two of the course.

On completion of the Foundation degree, you will have developed the skills to set up your own business, work freelance or in the industry, or progress on to a BA (Hons) Progression Route. Wellequipped studio spaces and professional expertise give you the opportunity to develop creative and practical abilities within the field of fashion and textiles. Regular visits are organised to museums, galleries and fashion events.

Small cohorts facilitate one-to-one learning and targeted tuition in technical subjects, and all students have access to a specialist fashion and textiles technician.

Fashion and Textiles, Forensic Science

All students who have completed the Foundation degree in Fashion and Textiles and applied to a relevant BA (Hons) (Progression Route) at University of Suffolk at East Coast College have been successful in gaining a place.

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time UCAS code F412 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

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FORENSIC SCIENCE* This Foundation degree provides a solid knowledge base to foster and enhance enthusiasm for forensic science and to develop transferable scientific skills. Through the practical application of knowledge, you will acquire the skills and attributes required by employers in forensic laboratories in scientific support services.

The course will prepare you for the demands of working in a range of scientific environments and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be attractive to employers. The course contains a balance of the knowledge requirements, along with the practical skills development through a theoretical delivery model, for you to work in the science industry at laboratory associate level / professional (or equivalent). The module content will support you to evidence the requirements to apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

The course will appeal to those wanting to progress into a forensic or science industry career and those already employed in related scientist roles seeking further training and development.

This innovative course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of all of those from different backgrounds to develop the skills and understanding of working inclusively, so you can work effectively to achieve these improvements.

As the course integrates classroom and work-based learning, it is essential that students have access to a work base.

There are various different forms of assessment including essays, case studies, report, presentations and project work.

Throughout the course, you will be given regular opportunities to discuss your ideas and gain constructive feedback from staff so you can make good progress.

The course will provide you with greater opportunities within your current workplace and enable you to progress into further professional training. There are a range of job roles that this course prepares you for such as working as a lead professional, as a family support worker or as a learning mentor.

LITERARY STUDIES WITH CREATIVE WRITING*

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration One year full-time UCAS code X163 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree such as Supporting Inclusive Learning and Practice, Learning Support or Children’s Care Learning and Development (or equivalent) Students are required to be in suitable paid or voluntary employment working with children for a minimum 20 hours per week and hold a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

BA (Hons) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code Q200 Typical offer 96 UCAS points: CCC (A-Level), MMM (BTEC) *Subject to validation

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This degree is designed to encompass the art and craft of writing in a variety of forms, leading to a wide variety of expressive and communicative career possibilities. You will develop a wide range of writing skills across creative and non-fiction genres, different formats and contexts. Opportunities to practice and refine skills will include writing workshops, writing for digital and social media formats, real projects and in-house publications, pitches, curatorial and exhibition writing, reviews and articles. You will also build a professional portfolio of work and real-life industry projects, gaining vital employment experience to prepare for a career in writing.

BA (Hons) (Progression Route)

Inclusive Practice and Intergrated Working, Literary Studies with Creative Writing

INCLUSIVE PRACTICE AND INTEGRATED WORKING

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Forensic scientists can be employed in specialist private consultancies, police forces, universities and government departments including the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory, the Centre of Applied Science and Technology and Forensic Science Northern Ireland.

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This degree offers a stimulating and wide-ranging introduction to English literature and creative writing. You will have the opportunity to study and interpret literature from different historical periods and diverse cultural settings and to develop writing skills in several genres including fiction, poetry and life writing. This will develop a wide range of sophisticated reading and writing skills across literary, creative and non-fiction genres, different formats and contexts.

During the course you will study vital and influential works of literature, reading and discussing contemporary works as well as classics in a wide range of genres. The creative writing modules will assist you to develop an understanding of the techniques used and challenges faced by writers studied within the English literature modules. This will also help you find inspiration and root your creative work in the authors and literary traditions that are the subject of that study.

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two to three years full-time

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Nautical Science

UCAS code J614 Typical offer At least 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) / Scottish equivalent, to include maths, English, and a science-based subject; plus 48 UCAS points Accredited pathway candidates will require: sponsorship from the employers through an interview with shipping companies/SSTG and comply with medical standards including eyesight requirement as per MCA. *Subject to validation

NAUTICAL SCIENCE* A career at sea offers a wealth of exciting opportunities for anyone looking for adventure and a job away from the usual desk job. The Merchant Navy is the collective term for commercial shipping.

It includes a diverse and extensive industry sector with a variety of vessels from cruise liners, containers, general cargo, tankers, aggregate seabed mining, surveying and scientific exploration, ocean cable laying and repair, wind farming integration, tugs, and offshore support and emergency response and recovery.

There are various entry routes available to start a career at sea within the Merchant Navy. At East Coast College, you will study a two-year programme that gives you skills sought by shipping companies. Additionally, you will be required to sail a total of one year at sea to complete work-based learning and gain internationally recognised qualifications needed to become a professional seafarer.

You will gain core leadership, navigation, shipboard operation and meteorological skills through time on ships and in our simulator.

You have an opportunity to distinguish yourself with a degree accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), which will provide the underpinning knowledge for the the Officer in charge of a Navigation Watch (OOW). Unlimited under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’s International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) (Regulation II/1) and Chief Mate Unlimited Under STCW (Regulation II/2) Certificates of Competency (CoC).

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East Coast College is equipped with a new Energy Skills Centre, which has a state-of-the-art full mission K-Sim® ship bridge simulator, the latest in electronic charts, and radio installations.

Most importantly, senior merchant navy professionals with a wealth of experience and skills will support your training needs and develop your employability.

If you are a sponsored student, you will follow an accredited pathway and will receive funding towards tuition fees and living expenses from the sponsoring company during your training. The sponsoring company will also provide the necessary sea service to you to gain practical experience from a seagoing placement year.

NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND CYBER SECURITY* This Foundation degree programme is designed to provide you with the essential skills, knowledge and understanding related to software development, network and cyber security which will enable you to enter employment and/or progress to Honours degree top-up in computer science disciplines.

Successful completion of the Foundation degree will provide career opportunities in the development, engineering and production of software. This could be within a software specialised organisation as its main core business or within any organisation that develops and maintains in-house software. Network-related career opportunities may include network technicians, network administrators, network engineers, network programmers/analysts, network/information systems managers, virtualization and cloud computing developers and network security engineers.

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)

Network Development and Cyber Security

We will provide a mixture of lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises featuring group and individual problem-based learning; case studies; debate and critiques; oral and visual presentations; fieldwork; and professional development planning to help students achieve the required standards.

Duration Two years full-time UCAS code I212 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) *Subject to validation

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BEng (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration One year full-time, two years part-time UCAS code H191 Typical offer A Foundation degree in a related engineering discipline

OPERATIONS ENGINEERING The variety and complexity of modern equipment requires process and maintenance engineers to possess relevant multidisciplinary skills in order to analyse and specify faults and effect the relevant action.

This course will provide you with technical engineering discipline knowledge and skills, allowing you to understand engineering principles that underpin the design and operation of plant engineering systems and equipment.

During the course, you will gain knowledge and a critical understanding of the well-established principles in your field of study and the way in which those principles have developed.

The modules include: electrical and electronic power and drives systems; mechanical design and failure of components; and principles of energy and operations engineering. You will also complete a student led Honours project in an area of your choice.

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Operations Engineering, Person-Centred Counselling

On successful completion of this course, you can expect greater employability and enhanced promotion prospects into management.

BA (Hons) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code B942 Typical offer 96 UCAS points: CCC (A-Level), MMM (BTEC).

Applicants will normally be 21 or over at the start of the course

PERSON-CENTRED COUNSELLING This course provides professional counsellor education through a supportive and stimulating learning experience. It is delivered by experienced, practising person-centred counsellors and offers a wide range of learning experiences including experiential, theoretical, placements, group and individual work.

The course offers opportunities for personal development and is designed and implemented in accordance with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) requirements, supporting students in acquiring the supervised placement hours required towards BACP accreditation. You will find assessments throughout the course are varied, and allow you to explore your interests.

All applicants are considered on their individual merits.

This means that although the preferred progression onto the degree is from a counselling specific Level 3 course, we can also consider applicants who have equivalent/related backgrounds and experience.

This Foundation degree contains a balance of the knowledge requirements along with the practical skills development for you to progress to work in the biological science industry at laboratory assistant/associate level (or equivalent).

Biological scientists can be employed in a variety of technical roles, such as veterinary and biomedical diagnostics, nutrition, laboratory analysis, research and development or environmental impact analysis.

All students will be required to complete a work experience placement (if you are not currently employed in a relevant role).

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time, three years part-time UCAS code C100 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) BSc (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration One year full-time UCAS code C101 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICE From fast-moving sports, photo-journalism, landscape, the natural world, promotional work through websites, magazines and brochures, to commissioned events such as portraiture and weddings, photography provides a variety of opportunities to the commercially aware practitioner.

This course provides the opportunity to develop your photography and post-production skills alongside your awareness of opportunities within the sector and the necessity of selfpromotional work through marketing, social media and portfolio development. You will develop academic skills through contextual study of genre/individual practitioners and progression to Level 6 is provided through the BA (Hons) Creative Arts Practice (Progression Route).

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Two years full-time UCAS code W602 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

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You will concentrate on your portfolio development and will have the opportunity to exhibit your work through the college’s annual art exhibitions and other promotional events.

FdA

Practical Life Sciences, Professional Photographic Practice

The course provides a starting subject base in the area of biological sciences for those wanting to progress to a full Honours degree in a biological science subject. It is also ideal for those wanting to progress into a science industry career or those already employed in a biological scientist role wanting further training and development.

FdSc

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BA (Hons) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code L990 Typical offer 96 UCAS points: CCC (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

SOCIAL SCIENCE This course will open up career opportunities in education, the health professions, law, social services, national and international voluntary and campaigning organisations, the media, public relations, public service organisations and government, the criminal justice system and social welfare organisations.

The course offers a flexible route within higher education for students with varying levels of experience and will enable you to develop your skills of writing, analysis, critical thinking, presentation and teamwork and apply them to contemporary issues and problems in the real world.

Partner colleges courses

Social Science, Social Welfare, Advice and Guidance Practice

You will be assessed by a variety of coursework assignments.

Modules you may study include: the human mind: introduction to psychology; contemporary social theory; globalisation and localism: processes and structures from the local to the global; international politics and relations; models of political thought and the state; and social and cultural futures.

FdA Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Two years full-time.

Attendance is one day per week during term time, the course is full-time and students are expected to be in paid or voluntary work for at least ten hours per week UCAS code L500 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

SOCIAL WELFARE, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE PRACTICE This course has been developed to allow you to combine studying with employment. Students are most likely to be in paid or voluntary employment in a welfare, educational, advice or care setting in roles such as educational welfare, social care, assistant practitioners, family support, support workers, school behaviour support, employment support, benefits advice, housing support and community development.

On completion of the course, you can move on to an appropriate progression route, such as the BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Progression Route). This nine-month top-up is available in three pathways: Children and Families, Adult Support Needs or Mental Health Support.

Modules you may study include: guidance and counselling skills in practice; practice values and dilemmas; supporting life span development; and understanding mental health and wellbeing.

This course has been set up to meet the demand for more skilled workers in the sports industry. It has been developed working with employers, including health organisations and gyms, to meet the needs of the industry and the health needs of the population.

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration Two years full-time UCAS code CL65

Graduates have gone on to work as exercise referral specialists, personal trainers, sports therapists, sports coaches and teachers (some of these careers require additional study).

BSc (Hons) (Progression Route)

The progression year allows holders of an appropriate Foundation degree to achieve a full BSc (Hons) degree. You can continue to apply the themes of developing transferable skills and academic knowledge whilst demonstrating greater levels of autonomy.

The course offers innovative and varied modules that could include physical performance science; functional movement education; wider determinants of health; sustainable professional practice and a dissertation.

SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND PRACTICE The philosophy of inclusion is at the heart of this Foundation degree. The course aims to develop highly qualified responsive practitioners for whom inclusive and reflective practice are core principles. To enable this practice to be developed, it is embedded throughout every module and there is a strong emphasis on work-based learning. The workforce is constantly changing and developing and as such a flexible workforce who can reflect upon existing bodies of knowledge and yet adapt to emerging ideas is essential.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration One year full-time UCAS code C640 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification

FdA Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time, three years part-time UCAS code X161 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

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This Foundation degree is designed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce. The application of the knowledge contained within the modules will be applied to each workplace via assessment methods. The course has a holistic, person-centred approach to study, module content and service users (including vulnerable groups).

Typical offer 80 UCAS points CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC)

Sport, Health and Exercise, Supporting Inclusive Learning and Practice

You will develop a variety of transferable skills that employers look for such as producing a range of documents, analysing and synthesising information, working effectively within a team, managing your own learning and workload, solving problems and critically reflecting on your own and others’ work.

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The focus however is not to treat these sectors as completely distinct from one another but to focus upon collaborative working with an emphasis on multi-agency working, thus creating a workforce which is committed to collaborative working and improving standards of service delivery. As part of the course, you must undertake a placement in a work setting (paid or voluntary) up to 20 hours per week.

BSc (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration One year full-time, two years part-time UCAS code H222

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Sustainable Futures, Visual Arts

Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification

BA (Hons) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Three years full-time UCAS code W102 Typical offer 96 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) *Subject to validation

SUSTAINABLE FUTURES This is a multidisciplinary course that reflects the needs of our time.

The recent global pandemic has provided an insight into what can happen environmentally if human activity is reduced within it. It is now clear that we are equally a vulnerable species and that nature can and does bite back: but also that the natural world can recover given time, and that a slower more mindful pace of life can be both fulfilling and sustainable.

This course delivers the knowledge and skills that will be vital to create a more sustainable future for humanity and nature by exploring rewilding, carbon management, zoonotic diseases and data analysis and geographic information systems (GIS).

These disciplines will enable you to enter a wide range of career pathways, providing you with cutting edge knowledge and vocational analytical skillsets. The course is suitable for anyone with an enquiring mind wishing to play a part in creating sustainable futures for nature and humanity alike.

VISUAL ARTS* This degree offers you the chance to work alongside experienced professional artists, in dedicated studios, with access to wellequipped workshops.

The teaching team are all practising artists who understand the creative process and the different forms it may take. Over the three years, you will be encouraged to develop your artistic identity, to establish your area of interest and expertise and to challenge yourself to explore new creative areas. Studio enquiry will be informed by a programme of contextual study into historical and contemporary practice and related theoretical debate.

Students will develop professional competencies such as communication skills, independent working, writing, organisation and teamwork. You will learn skills related to promoting and selling your work, engage in live projects, competitions and exhibitions and explore how your work can appeal to wider audiences.

Furthermore, you will engage with industry and see how creative ideas can help fulfil the aims of professional organisations.

This course is designed to deliver the practical, critical and theoretical tools required by the modern film and TV industry, and will assist you to develop the skills and techniques to produce visually impressive pieces of work, and enhance your creativity and career prospects.

The BA (Hons) Progression Route focuses on high-quality film making with an emphasis on visual effects and post-production techniques, including the opportunity to work with visual effects fluid dynamics and 3D model and environment constructions.

Creativity, inspiration and commitment are developed to enable you to produce your vision in a range of projects. Handson professional work placement opportunities are available with local production companies, and can provide you with relevant industry experience.

An exciting aspect of the course is the in-course production company AMP which provides you with valuable real-life work experience. AMP takes on live commissioning briefs from businesses and communities within the local area and has close working relationship with the creative industries within the eastern region.

WEB TECHNOLOGIES* This Foundation degree will provide an excellent grounding in computing while allowing you to specialise in aspects relating specifically to software development. Furthermore, the course will enable you to enter employment and/or progress to Honours degree top-up in computer science disciplines.

Duration Two years full-time UCAS code P391 Typical offer 64 UCAS points: CC (A-Level), MPP (BTEC) BA (Hons) (Progression Route) Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) Duration One year full-time UCAS code W641 Typical offer A relevant Foundation degree or equivalent level qualification.

Applications from those with a technical / industry qualification and with industry experience will be considered on an individual basis, in which case the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy will be applied

FdSc Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) Duration Two years full-time UCAS code I160 Typical offer 80 UCAS points: CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC) *Subject to validation

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Successful completion of the course will provide career opportunities in the development, engineering and production of software. This could be within a software specialised organisation as its main core business or within any organisation that develops and maintains in-house software.

Location University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

Visual Effects and Post-Production (Film), Web Technologies

This course provides you with the opportunity to study a range of film and visual effects topics, such as short film production, visual effects compositing, colour grading, motion graphics, 2D/3D asset design, sound design, film editing and camera techniques, all whilst developing the problem-solving and reflective abilities necessary to work within the modern visual effects industry. You will also study cinematography techniques and develop both fictional and factual films.

FdA

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BTEC Higher Nationals

BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS Our partner colleges offer both Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) courses, targeted at delivering specialist vocational learning.

HNCs and HNDs are awarded by Pearson, a well-established national awarding body, and studying these with the University of Suffolk allows students to benefit from the combination of a nationally recognised curriculum, delivered by local experts in the field. Students also benefit from the close relationships that our tutors have with local employers, ensuring delivery reflects current knowledge and development, preparing students to take their place in employment.

These awards are recognised by employers for their emphasis on developing students’ practical skills, specialist knowledge, and sector and industry understanding.

To view the up-to-date list of HNC/HNDs available at our partner colleges, visit: uos.ac.uk/courses

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Learning and teaching on Higher National courses is characterised by an emphasis on ensuring theoretical content is well grounded in industrial practice, complemented by opportunities for work- based learning, and individual and group project work.

Part-time studying an HNC will take around two years, with a further year or two required to study for an HND. An HND will typically take two years full-time study to complete. Following the completion of an HND, students are often able to progress onto Honours degree courses, usually requiring one or two further years of study.

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We work in partnership with employers to deliver a range of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships.

Our apprenticeships are offered at Levels 4–7 and apprentices are awarded a Foundation degree (Level 5), a Bachelor degree (Level 6) or a Masters degree (Level 7) at the end of their course.

THE APPRENTICESHIP HUB Based in the Atrium, the Hub team has been set up to support apprentices and employers on their journey providing a one-stop-shop working across various professional and support services within the University.

STUDYING

ASSESSMENTS Apprentices will undertake a range of assessments as required by their degree course, including work-based projects, assignments, exams, presentations and group work to receive their University Award (e.g. Bachelor degree). To complete the full apprenticeship, apprentices will be required to undertake a final assessment known as the End Point Assessment (EPA). The EPA method will vary per apprenticeship standard and can include (but is not limited to) an interview, observation, synoptic project, test or showcase. Upon successful completion of the EPA, apprentices will receive their apprenticeship certificate of completion.

MORE INFORMATION More information about apprenticeships is available at uos.ac.uk/apprenticeships and on individual course pages.

Visit uos.ac.uk/apprenticeships for details or contact apprenticeships@uos.ac.uk with queries.

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Apprentices have a contract of employment with their employer and are required to spend at least 20% of their contracted working hours undertaking apprenticeship training (known as ‘off-the-job’ training).

Teaching of theory takes place either on campus or within specialist teaching facilities agreed with the employer; using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or within the workplace. Apprentices will develop their practical skills within the workplace to further develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) outlined in their chosen apprenticeship standard. This is where ‘on-the-job’ training will take place.

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

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HOW TO APPLY Prospective apprentices must be in employment and will need to apply for an apprenticeship with us via their employer.

Employers contract the University of Suffolk to deliver the apprenticeship training and prospective apprentices are sent an application to complete. Apprentices will usually be expected to meet the published entry requirements for the degree and must provide evidence of all qualifications (including Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths) to the University before starting the course.

Visit uos.ac.uk/apprenticeships for details or contact apprenticeships@uos.ac.uk with queries.

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing [Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship] MSc Advanced Clinical Practice [Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship] BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Network Engineering) [Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship] BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) [Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship]

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) [Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship] BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing [Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship] BA (Hons) Social Work [Degree Apprenticeship]

HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS BASED AT OUR PARTNER COLLEGES BA (Hons) Business Management Professional [Degree Apprenticeship] – based at University of Suffolk at East Coast College BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering [Degree Apprenticeship] – based at University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College FdSc Practical Life Sciences [Higher Apprenticeship] – based at University of Suffolk at East Coast College BSc (Hons) (Progression Route) Practical Life Sciences [Degree Apprenticeship] – based at University of Suffolk at East Coast College

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POSTGRADUATE AND BEYOND

If you are keen to continue the journey after your undergraduate degree, we offer a range of postgraduate taught degrees and research opportunities.

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT DEGREES MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

PgC Magnetic Resonance Imaging

PgC Advanced Practice and Reporting in Computed Tomography Colonography

PgC Paediatric Imaging

MSc Applications of Psychology PgD/PgC Business Administration MA/PgD/PgC Childhood Studies MSc Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling MSc (Progression Route) Community Nursing PgC Computed Tomography

MSc (Progression Route) Professional Practice: Advanced Radiography Practice* MA Professional Practice: Integrated Care MSc (Progression Route) Public Health Nursing

MA Creative and Critical Writing

PgC Radiographic Reporting of the Chest and Abdomen

MA Criminology: Crime and Victimisation

MSc Regenerative Medicine

MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

SCITT BEC Primary SCITT BEC Secondary SCITT Inspiration Teacher Training Primary SCITT Inspiration Teacher Training Secondary SCITT North Essex Teacher Training (NETT) Primary SCITT North Essex Teacher Training (NETT) Secondary SCITT Suffolk and Norfolk Primary SCITT Suffolk and Norfolk Secondary

MA/PgD/PgC Education Studies PgD/PgC Enhanced Clinical Practice MA History MSc (Progression Route) / PgD Human Resource Management Postgraduate and beyond

PGCE/CertEd Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Certificate in Education (based at East Coast College and Suffolk New College)

MSc/PgD/PgC International Business and Management (IBM) PgC Leadership and Management in Health, Social Care and Educational Organisations (based at East Coast College, Great Yarmouth)

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are subject to validation.

Postgraduate and beyond

MRes Social Sciences and Humanities (with pathways in Childhood; Criminology; Education; History; Psychological Therapies; Psychology) PgC Social Work Practice Education PgD Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (with pathways in Health Visiting; School Nursing) PgD Specialist Practitioner – District Nursing Suffolk Executive Master of Business Administration (SEMBA) (with pathways in Leadership; Marketing; Integrated Care)

The University of Suffolk is pleased to welcome applications for PhD study from students wishing to conduct research in any of the following areas:

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREES Health and Biological Sciences

Business Management

Heritage and History

Computer Science and Informatics

Psychology

Criminology

Social Policy and Social Work

Education

Social Sciences

English

Sport and Exercise Science

Fine Art

Sustainability

Students wishing to undertake a research degree with us will enrol and be supervised at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich and registered with the University of Brighton. On successful completion, your PhD will be awarded by the University of Brighton.

For more information or to request a postgraduate prospectus, visit uos.ac.uk/postgraduate

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FINANCIN YOUR STU TUITION FEES At the time of publication, fees for 2023/24 have not yet been confirmed. Please visit uos.ac.uk/finance for further information.

For reference, the fees for 2022/23 are: £9,250 per year for full-time BA/BSc degrees and £8,220 per year for full-time FdA/FdSc degrees.

Part-time study is £1,454 per 20-credit module for Bachelor degrees and £1,370 per 20-credit module for Foundation degrees.

Fees for a full-time HNC/HND are £6,168 per year. Part-time HNC/HND fees are £771 per 15-credit module, and £1,028 per 20 credit module.

Fees for two year accelerated degrees are £11,100 per year.

BURSARIES The University of Suffolk offers students a range of bursaries, subject to eligibility criteria. For further details please visit uos.ac.uk/financial-support for further details.

Financing your study

NG UDY STUDENT FINANCE

HEALTHCARE FUNDING

Student Finance England provides a range of support for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in the UK. For information on the support available to you, please visit gov.uk/student-finance

Some undergraduate pre-registration healthcare courses attract additional funding for eligible students. The NHS Learning Support Fund consists of a £5,000 non-repayable grant per year along with other elements for meeting other criteria.

Search NHSBSA Learning Support Fund online for more information or visit nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

Under the student support system, eligible full-time and part-time undergraduate students can apply for a means-assessed maintenance loan to support their living costs at university. There are also special means-tested childcare and adult dependent grants that eligible students can apply for. The Parents Learning Allowance (PLA) is another means-assessed grant that students with dependent children can apply for. These grants are currently not repayable (unless you leave your course early).

DISABLED STUDENT ALLOWANCES

Many of our students work part-time while studying for a full-time degree, and the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service team can provide information and advice about finding the right type of employment for you. uos.ac.uk/employability

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Students who have a long-term health condition, mental health condition and/ or learning difference may be eligible for additional support from Student Finance England through Disabled Students Allowances (DSA). DSA is funding to pay for additional support that may be needed.

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HOW TO We welcome applications from all prospective students who demonstrate they have the academic skills or experience to successfully complete their chosen course.*

Individuals wishing to study full-time undergraduate courses should apply online through UCAS at ucas.com/apply You will need to select the University of Suffolk institution code (S82), and the course and campus code for your programme. These details are provided on the course pages of our website.

How to apply

For September 2023 entry you can complete and submit your application from September 2022.

You should submit your application by the UCAS equal consideration deadline in order to be guaranteed consideration for your chosen course. If you are applying after this date, we may be able to consider your application if places on the course are still available. Please contact us or check the website course page to find out if the course you are interested in is still open before you make your application.

Information, advice and guidance on completing and submitting an application through UCAS can be found at ucas.com or through our Student Centre by calling 01473 338833 or by emailing studentlife@uos.ac.uk

We make a range of offers to applicants depending on their individual circumstances and academic profile, recognising that some individuals may face barriers in accessing higher education. We believe that the offer we make to you should reflect our belief in your ability to be successful during your time studying with us. For more information visit uos.ac.uk/your-offer-study Part-time and postgraduate students should apply directly using the online application form available on our website.

Visit uos.ac.uk/apply *If you have any questions about entry requirements, or whether your qualifications are sufficient please contact Admissions on 01473 338348

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INDEX A

D

Accounting and Financial Management............................................

73

Adult Nursing...........................................

74

Applied Care Practice

91

Digital Film Production .........................

92

E

(Adult Support Needs, Children and Families, Mental Health Support).....

142

Applied Psychology.................................. 143 Architecture..............................................

76

B Biological Sciences .................................

78

Early Learning (Progression route)........

94

Early Years Practice...............................

96

English....................................................

98

Environmental and Sustainable Energy................................

149

Event and Marketing Management.......

100

Event and Tourism Management..........

100

Exercise Prescription

Biological Sciences with Foundation Year........................................

Biomedical Science...........................

Diagnostic Radiography........................

79

and Public Health..................................

102

80, 143

Biomedical Science with Foundation Year........................................

Business Management.......................

81

82, 144

C Childhood.................................................

83

Childhood: Primary Education with QTS...

84

Children’s Care, Learning and Development..................................... 145 Children’s Health, Play and Wellbeing..... 145 Children’s Nursing....................................

85

Civil Engineering...................................... 146 Computing...............................................

F Fashion and Textiles...............................

150

Film Studies............................................

103

Fine Art...................................................

104

Forensic Science....................................

150

G Games Design........................................

105

Games Programming.............................

106

Graphic Design......................................

107

Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration)...

107

86

Conservation Science and Animal

H

Management (Wildlife and Zoo)..............

147

Counselling..............................................

89

History....................................................

147

I

110

Creative Arts for Health and Wellbeing...........................................

Creative Arts Practice .............................

Crime, Justice and Society......................

Index

Criminology..............................................

Criminology and Sociology....................

Cultural Studies.....................................

148 148 90 90 148

Inclusive Practice and Integrated Working................................

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Index

L

S

Law..........................................................

111

Screenwriting.......................................

126

Law with Criminology............................

111

Social Science......................................

156

Law with Politics.....................................

111

Social Welfare, Advice

Literary Studies with Creative Writing..

151

and Guidance Practice.........................

M

156

Social Work...........................................

127

Sociology..............................................

129

Sport and Exercise Science.................

130

Marketing Management........................

113

Sport, Health and Exercise...................

156

Mental Health Nursing...........................

114

Sport Performance Analysis.................

132

Midwifery................................................

115

Supporting Inclusive

N Nautical Science....................................

152

Network Development and Cyber Security........................................

153

Nutrition and Human Health..................

118

Nutrition and Human Health with Foundation Year..................

119

Learning and Practice..........................

157

Sustainable Futures..............................

158

T Therapeutic Radiography.....................

V Visual Arts.............................................

158

Visual Effects and

O Operations Engineering........................

133

Post-Production (Film)..........................

159

154 W

P

Web Technologies................................

Paramedic Science...............................

120

Wildlife, Ecology and

Person-Centred Counselling.................

154

Conservation Science..........................

Photography...........................................

121

Physiotherapy.........................................

122

Politics....................................................

123

Politics and History................................

123 123

Practical Life Sciences..........................

155

Professional Photographic Practice......

155

Psychology.............................................

124

Psychology and Criminology.................

124

Psychology and Sociology.....................

124

135

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Politics and Sociology...........................

159

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OPEN EVENTS

Open Events are a great opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the University of Suffolk, and to explore the academic and social facilities.

All Open Events, either on-campus or virtual, have academics presenting on specific subjects and support staff available to give you more information on topics such as admissions, accommodation, finance and support.

They are also a great opportunity to meet people, speak with our Student Ambassadors and look around the campus and surrounding area.

Open Events

For more information and dates of upcoming Open Events (including any additional Clearing Events) visit uos.ac.uk/openevents Course representatives from the University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College will be available at our Open Events. Details of Open Events at our partner colleges can also be found at uos.ac.uk/openevents

CAMPUS TOURS Can’t make one of our Open Events? Not a problem – visit uos.ac.uk/campustours for for information on how you can book a tour of our main campus in Ipswich.

VIRTUAL TOURS Explore our main campus in Ipswich, including the courses, facilities, accommodation, support services and student life anytime from the comfort of your own home at uos.ac.uk/virtualtour

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