International guide

INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 2014/15

Here at the University of Wolverhampton we are the University of Opportunity. This means giving our students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in the global economy.

Our excellent teaching, facilities and support are reflected in the satisfaction of our students – measured each year in the National Student Survey. By providing placements, work experience and volunteering opportunities we prepare our students for the world of work: reflected in our graduate employment rate, which is rising each year: more than 90% of our class of 2012 were in work or continuing their studies after six months.* Our research community explores areas of life that affect us all in fields as diverse as brain tumours, diabetes, caste and culture, sports science, language and digital technologies.

We hope you find the enclosed information useful. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us you have any questions.

I look forward to welcoming you to the University of Wolverhampton.

Geoff Layer Vice-Chancellor

Welcome

Thank you for considering the University of Wolverhampton for your studies. We welcome many hundreds of international students each year to the University, who join our friendly community in the centre of England, or study our degrees through our partner institutions overseas.

We currently have students from over 100 nations studying at our four UK campuses or partner institutions. Our vibrant international community enhances the already diverse cultural makeup of our University, city and region.

The University has a long history of working internationally, establishing its first office in Hong Kong in 1996. We now have several Regional Offices and a network of Educational Advisors around the world offering superb support to international students wishing to study with us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Jo Gittens International Director

*Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2013

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Why choose the University of Wolverhampton?

Getting around UK and Rest of Europe What our students say Our campuses Finding the right course for you Accommodation Student support and Students' Union Student Visas and immigration Tuition fees How to apply Contact us

Start dates October 2014 start

• Welcome Week: 6 October 2014 • Teaching start: 13 October 2014 • Christmas and New Year vacation: 22 December 2014 - 5 January 2015

January 2015 start

• Welcome Week: 26 January 2015 • Teaching starts: 2 February 2015 • Easter vacation: 30 March 2015 - 13 April 2015 Front cover image supplied by: Panayiotis Demou, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

03 WHY CHOOSE US?

Why choose the Univers The University of Wolverhampton attracts students from around the world.

Here are just some of the reasons why.

Key facts about us • A large, vibrant modern university – we have almost 20,000 students enrolled with us and over 2,300 staff.

• A truly international university – over 2,000 international, including almost 700 EU students currently study with us from over 100 countries.

• A modern university with historical roots – Wolverhampton Mechanics’ Institute was founded in 1835 and is the origin of the University.

• Internationally recognised qualifications – the University offers over 250 undergraduate and 120 postgraduate courses – many of which are accredited by professional bodies.

• Links with industry – we have an excellent record in knowledge transfer activity, which brings together students and businesses to develop special projects.

• Employability is at our core – 90% of our graduates go on to further study or enter full-time employment*. * Source: National Student Survey 2013 – based on date obtained 6 months after graduation.

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sity of Wolverhampton?

• Safe, friendly campuses – our three main UK campuses are connected by a free shuttle bus service and have a strong sense of community with 24-hour security.

• World class facilities – over the last 15 years we have invested £125m to expand our outstanding facilities across our campuses.

• Continual improvement of our facilities – we are spending a further £45m on campus investment over two years to ensure world-class facilities.

• Outstanding research – a number of our Research Centres were rated as ‘world leading’ in the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008.

• Low cost of living – Wolverhampton is recognised as one of the cheapest cities to live in the UK. • Central location – we are located in the heart of England – perfect for sightseeing!

We have excellent transport links allowing you to easily travel the UK and Europe.

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Getting around UK

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and Rest of Europe When you want to explore the rest of the UK, Wolverhampton is close to local, national and international transport links, so getting around is easy. Birmingham International Airport is 30 minutes away.

A short train journey can take you to Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-uponAvon. London is less than a two hour train ride away. The University also organises affordable trips around the UK for all its students. We have an experienced Visa and Immigration Officer who will advise you on how to obtain a Schengen Visa to enable you to travel around other European countries.

Travel times from Wolverhampton to:

Travel time by plane from Birmingham International Airport to:

Birmingham: 18 mins Manchester: 1 hour 10 mins London: 1 hour 40 mins Liverpool: 1 hour 16 mins Edinburgh: 4 hours

Paris: 80 mins Rome: 2 hours 45 mins Barcelona: 2 hours 5 mins Dublin: 1 hour

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I can’t believe how easy it is to travel around the UK and Europe, it is also really cheap! I have visited so many different places such as Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Wales! The University also runs fun trips at the weekends which are a great way to meet new people and travel the UK on a low budget. I have travelled to Stratford-UponAvon, Blackpool, Cambridge and Cardiff with the University and made lots of new friends from around the world.

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Vanessa Candiotti Buzatto, from Brazil, BSc (Hons) Genetics and Molecular Biology student

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By Angelica Salas, MSc Civil Engineering Management

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Bentley Bridge is just the best place to spend a weekend!

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Nando’s: my favourite restaurant in UK! I am just addicted. It has the best piri-piri chicken, and a great environment to hang out with friends. It makes made me wonder which was first: the chicken or the egg?!

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Cineworld: if you have passion for films or just want to see the latest superhero movie (like me), this is the perfect place.

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Swimming pool: We love going here – there are water slides, a wave pool and its also a great way to keep fit.

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City centre: the place where I am most of the time! In the heart of Wolverhampton you can find: Wolves’ store: I have become a serious fan of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC!! Hope I am here when the get back to Premier League!

Molineux: I walk past Wolves' home ground every day on the way to Uni. On match days the place is buzzing – British people love football (or as I say ‘Soccer’)!

Primark: best store ever! I don’t think I am able to buy from another store since I found Primark, everything is so cheap!

Faces: best and biggest nightclub in Wolverhampton!

The international students arrange many parties on Facebook.

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Laying in the grass: a nice and quiet place to just lie in the grass and have a good think about life.

Forbidden Planet: even ‘geeks’ have their store in Wolverhampton. If you like Game of Thrones, Star Wars, the Big Bang Theory or anime, this place is heaven.

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West Park: this is the most beautiful place in Wolverhampton.

Ducks: you can follow the ducks or just be followed by them, just a beautiful view.

Playground: the perfect place to be a kid again, and just play around on the swings.

This is a huge annual festival – last year Beyonce played. I cannot wait to go this year as my favourite artist Justin Timberlake is playing.

There is a bus to the festival it is only about 30 minutes away.

I can’t wait!

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Our Campuses City Campus

A day in the life of Pablo Perez, MSc Construction Project Management 8am

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Wakey wakey! Time for a morning gym session!

University gym membership is included with my accommodation, which is great – some of my friends at other universities have to pay £50 a month! You can always find someone you know and exercise together.

Seminar session, this is great as the class sizes are really small so the lecturers can provide a lot of support and we can ask them many questions. Today we were using the University visualisation lab.

I meet some of my classmates after the workshop in the Mac Suite in the School of Technology. I love this place the computers are amazing, and we can use them whenever we want! I have access to any engineering software I may need.

Lecture. I love the way that British education consists of different teaching methods – lectures are great because they are extremely informative, however we also have tutorials, workshops and seminars which allow us to discuss topics, share ideas and ask lecturers for further details.

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I met my Dominican Republic friends in the University restaurant – there are so many food choices including British food, sandwiches, salads and foods from around the globe including curries and stir-frys.

Whenever I need a break from studying, I go to the Squeezebox in the Student Union which has the MOST AMAZING SMOOTHIES EVER!!! It is a great place to meet new people, and there is a pool table where you can play and hang out with friends.

The Harrison Learning Centre is the best environment if you just want to focus on your assignments, or find any useful information with a wide variety of books. It has the most useful printer ever, which apparently does everything. During exam time it is open 24 hours and sometimes I can be there until 3am!

Some of the Brazilian students held a Brazilian BBQ party at their accommodation – I have made so many friends from so many different countries including UK, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, India and China. I love trying food from other countries and finding out about different cultures.

After a long day, I often go to West Park to play a tennis match with some friends. I get to enjoy the beauty of West Park and play my favourite sport, all in one!

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Our Campuses Walsall Campus

A day in the life of John Kong, BA (Hons) Music Technology and Popular Music 7.30am

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I start some days with an early morning swim or gym session, I can use the swimming pool for free with my sports membership which is included with my accommodation.

I find it very relaxing, and it’s great for keeping fit!

I have booked out a session room at 9.00am and would like to borrow some music from the Learning Centre. It is so easy to borrow anything from the music library.

There is a selection of music from all different musical periods and genres; however I stick to Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin!

As I am a third year student my course requires a lot of selfstudy. I spend about 20 hours per week in the studios within the Performance Hub. The facilities are amazing; there are rehearsal rooms, recording facilities with two computer suites equipped with iMacs running Protools, Logic, Cubase and Sibelius software and two recording studios with analogue and digital recording equipment. The best part for me is that it is an all Steinway School meaning I have a choice of 17 Steinway pianos to choose from when I want to practise.

I have music technology workshops every week which give me the opportunity to work in small focussed groups, and learn from the very experienced and supportive lecturers. My classmates are from all around the world – we learn so much from each other as the workshops allow us to have discussions. The lecturers are very friendly and we can chat to them whenever we want!

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I usually cook my lunch in the flat. I enjoy Chinese food, and can buy all the ingredients I need from the local Asda supermarket.

I have joined several University bands including the wind band, University orchestra, jazz band and semi chorus. I practise once a week with most of them. This was a great way to meet new friends. The semi chorus is quite similar to Glee – it’s so much fun!

I have practised a lot today, so I like to chill out in the Students' union. The campus at Walsall is quite small but I like that as you get to know many people. The Union has a bar, serves pizza and other snacks and is lots of fun as it also has a pool table.

The University offers a free shuttle bus for students to get to the other campuses.

Sometimes I like to go into Wolverhampton city to meet my bandmates, watch concerts at the Civic Hall go to the movie theatre, play bowling… there is lots to do!

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Our Campuses Telford Campus

A day in the life of Gipsy Pena and Jose Laureano

MSc Advanced Technology Management 8.20am

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We live on City Campus in Wolverhampton but some of our lectures are in Telford.

There is a free shuttle bus between the campuses, which is great as we don’t have to worry about paying to get to our lectures. This also gives us the opportunity to discuss our previous classes, or if we’re too tired, chat and meet new people!

Our first class of the day!

There are students from all over the world in our classes.

Learning about other cultures and traditions is all part of the fun. The lectures have been designed with industry specialists, and are recognised internationally. So we know that everything we’re learning is relevant to the industry and will help our career prospects.

After lectures we like to go to the Learning Centre with our class mates. It’s really modern and a great environment to study in; it has so many books and we can come and use the PCs whenever we need to. We like to use the private study pods when we’re working on a project together.

For lunch we grab something to eat in the food court here.

It’s so handy being able to pick something up on the go if you need to, Jose’s a bit fussy, however there is always lots of choice, and it’s not too pricey either!

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When we have free time in the afternoon we often like to sit outside. It’s such a peaceful campus, so sometimes we sit and prepare for our lab session.

Off to the Innovative Product Development Centre – or as we prefer – the lab (much easier to say)! This place is unbelievable.

We evaluate prototyping and rapid manufacturing technologies and develop an understanding of how these processes can be used by product developers and manufacturers in the global marketplace. The machines make parts from titanium, cobalt chrome and stainless steel alloys, through addictive layer manufacture. At first we found it very daunting, as you can imagine, however the lecturers and technicians are extremely knowledgeable and supportive.

There’s a great basketball court at Telford along with a football pitch and a tennis court. After lectures Jose likes to get together with some of our classmates and shoot some hoops. It’s a great way to relax and meet new people.

There’s always someone up for a game. I prefer to play table tennis in Priorslee Hall with some students from the International Academy, there is a social area open to all, it’s great!

The free shuttle bus stops in Telford town centre on the way to Wolverhampton. We love going to the bowling alley in our free time. There’s even a dry ski-slope where you can snowboard or go skiing.

Coming from the Caribbean we certainly didn’t expect we could go skiing when we came to the UK! Telford was recently voted one of the happiest places to live in Britain, we would definitely agree with that!

15 FINDING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU

International Academy Introducing our International Academy The University’s new International Academy is the home-fromhome for many of our international students. We recognise that going to study abroad can be both exciting and daunting so the International Academy is here to help you achieve your academic aims and to have fun doing so.

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English language support Students are required to hold an IELTS of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component in order to enter our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes directly. If you do not hold this score however do not worry! We have a selection of intensive English courses on offer for you to study before your degree programme. There are many different options. Below is a guideline of the duration and cost of the courses.

IELTS level on entry

Course duration

Cost

4.5

15 weeks

£2,925

5.0

10 weeks

£1,950

5.5

5/6 weeks

£975

International Foundation Year The International Foundation Year is designed for international students who wish to study for a degree and have the necessary standard of English but lack the required academic qualifications. You will study a mixture of subject specific modules, develop your academic skills and expand your English language skills in preparation for higher education.

Successful completion of the International Foundation Year allows you to join an undergraduate degree course at the University. Students hoping to study the IFY need an IELTS score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Pre-Masters Course This course is designed for students who need to bridge the gap between their previous qualifications and experience and postgraduate study. The course will help you to develop an understanding of the expectations and academic skills needed to successfully study at postgraduate level and will help you to advance your English language skills to an even higher.

All students successfully completing the course are guaranteed progression onto one of our Master’s programmes.

To find out more about entry requirements, how to apply, and much more about the International Academy visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/international and follow the International Academy link.

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Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Arts includes the School of Creative Arts & Design, the School of Humanities, the School of Media and the School of Performing Arts.

Our Faculty is a regional, national and international centre for the arts in all their forms. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and facilities, with a strong focus on employability and industrial relations within the creative arts.

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Our courses

This is not the entire list of courses we have on offer at the University, we have selected courses which are popular with international students. For a comprehensive list please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk School of Creative Arts and Design Undergraduate BA (Hons) Visual Communication BA (Hons) Photography BA (Hons) Applied Arts BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles BA (Hons) Fine Art BDes (Hons) Interior Design BDes (Hons) Product Design Postgraduate MA Fine Art

School of Media

School of Performing Arts

Undergraduate – many courses can be combined to be studied as joint honours.

Undergraduate – many courses can be combined to be studied as joint honours.

BA (Hons) Animation

BA (Hons) Dance

BA (Hons) Computer Games Design

BA (Hons) Drama

BA (Hons) Video and Film Production BA (Hons) Broadcasting and Journalism

BA (Hons) Music Technology BMus (Hons) Popular Music Postgraduate

BA (Hons) Film Studies BA (Hons) Media and Communication Studies

MA Dance MSc Dance Science MA Drama

MA Design and Applied Arts

MMus Music

MA Digital and Visual Communications

MSc Audio Technology

School of Humanities Image: Oscar winner - Peter Bebb, BA (Hons) Wood Metals and Plastics (3D Design)

BMus (Hons) Music

Research Centres and Institutes

Undergraduate – many courses can be combined to be studied as joint honours.

• Centre for Art, Design, Research and Experimentation

BA (Hons) English

• Centre for Film, Media, Discourse and Culture

BA (Hons) Education Studies and English BA (Hons) Linguistics

• Centre for Transnational and Transcultural Research

BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies and English Language

• Cluster for Research in Culture and Humanities

BA (Hons) Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Research Institute in Information and Language Processing

Postgraduate MA English MA Language and Information Processing

Postgraduate MA Contemporary Media MA Public Relations and Corporate Communication MA Film Studies MA Transmedia Screen Writing

Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/ postgraduate and explore the Research Opportunities section.

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Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing The Faculty brings together five Institutes specialising in education, health, psychology, sport, social care and social work.

In the Faculty you will be supported by a wide range of academic staff who are experts in their fields. The University has a long and successful history in these subject areas with a number of academic staff and researchers who are recognised as leaders in their fields. Many courses are accredited by recognised professional bodies.

The Faculty’s outstanding facilities include the multi-million pound Sports Centre and advanced, purpose-built healthcare and teacher training buildings.

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Our courses

This is not the entire list of courses we have on offer at the University, we have selected courses which are popular with international students. For a comprehensive list please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk

Institute of Education Undergraduate BA (Hons) Education Studies BA (Hons) Education Studies and English BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Postgraduate MA Education A wide selection of PGCE courses

Institute of Public Health, Social Work and Care Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Health Studies Postgraduate Master of Public Health

Institute of Sport Undergraduate

Institute of Health Professions

BA (Hons) Physical Education

Postgraduate

BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise and Health

MSc Nursing

Institute of Psychology

BA (Hons) Sports Studies

Research Centres and Institutes

Undergraduate

• Centre for Developmental and Applied Research in Education

BSc (Hons) Psychology

• Centre for Health and Social Care Improvement

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling Psychology) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Criminal Behaviour)

• Centre for Research and Development in Lifelong Education

Postgraduate

• Institute of Psychology research groups

MSc Occupational Psychology

• Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and Performance • Research Institute in Healthcare Science Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/ postgraduate and explore the Research Opportunities section.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering The Faculty brings together six specialised Schools focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

We believe in a strong research base to underpin the teaching of our students, and are proud that we host world-leading academics and laboratories. We have gained professional body accreditation for all our eligible courses. This means that you can be assured that our courses deliver an excellent standard of education which reflects contemporary practice.

Our courses

This is not the entire list of courses we have on offer at the University, we have selected courses which are popular with international students. For a comprehensive list, including HNDs and HNCs please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk

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MSc Fire Scene Investigation

Undergraduate

MSc Molecular Biology with Bioinformatics

BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

School of Biomedical Science and Physiology

BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering

BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property Development BSc (Hons) Architecture Postgraduate MSc Building Information Modelling for Integrated Construction

MSc Medical Biotechnology

BMed Sci (Hons) Medical Science BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) Postgraduate MSc Biomedical Science

MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

School of Engineering

MSc Construction Project Management

Undergraduate

MSc Environmental Management MSc Environmental Technology MSc Programme and Project Management MSc Transport and Infrastructure Management MSc Waste and Resource Management

School of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Biotechnology BSc (Hons) Genetics and Molecular Biology BSc (Hons) Chemistry BSc (Hons) Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Postgraduate MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology MSc Computational Bioinformatics MSc Forensic Genetics and Human Identification

BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering

School of Mathematics and Computer Science Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Mathematics BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Postgraduate MSc Strategic Information Technology Management MSc Information Technology MSc Computer Science MSc Advanced Technology Management MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering

School of Pharmacy

BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Management

Undergraduate

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering Postgraduate

Postgraduate Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

MSc Civil Engineering

Research Centres and Institutes

MSc Civil Engineering Management

• Neuro-oncology Research Centre

MSc Manufacturing Engineering MSc Rapid Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing

• Built Environment, Information Systems and Learning Technology Research Centre

MEng Automotive Systems Engineering

• Engineering and Computer Science Research Centre

MEng Electronics and Communications Engineering

• Research Institute in Healthcare Science

MEng Engineering Design Management

Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/ postgraduate and explore the Research Opportunities section.

MEng Mechanical Engineering MEng Mechatronics

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Faculty of Social Sciences Three Schools form the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Wolverhampton Business School has strong links with professional bodies and works closely with industry to ensure that its courses are relevant and underpinned by the latest research and work practices.

The Wolverhampton Law School provides legal education to the highest standard and reflects the latest legal developments.

The School of Social, Historical and Political Studies has highly qualified and committed staff teaching a broad range of subjects in sociology, social policy, criminology, history, war studies and politics.

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Our courses

This is not the entire list of courses we have on offer at the University, we have selected courses which are popular with international students. For a comprehensive list, including HNDs please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk The Wolverhampton Business School

The Wolverhampton Law School

Undergraduate – many courses can be combined to be studied as joint honours.

Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Business Management

LLB (Hons) BA (Hons) Accounting and Law BA (Hons) Business and Law

BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) Politics and Media and Communication Studies BSc (Hons) Armed Forces BSc (Hons) Armed Forces and Combat Engineering

BA (Hons) Event and Venue Management

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Law

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

BA (Hons) Social Policy and Law

BSc (Hons) Armed Forces and Combat Medicine

Postgraduate

BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue

BA (Hons) Sport Management BA (Hons) Tourism Management BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

LLM International Commercial and Financial Law (Oil and Gas)

MA Conflict Studies

LLM (Law)

MA Voluntary and Public Sectors: Policy and Practice

LLM Professional Practice (Top up)

BA (Hons) Marketing Management

LLM (Common Professional Examination)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) MA Coaching and Mentoring MSc Finance and Accounting MA Human Resource Management (CIPD accredited)

Postgraduate

LLM International Corporate and Financial Law

BA (Hons) International Business Management

Postgraduate

BSc (Hons) Policing

Research Centres and Institutes

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

• Central Institute for the Study of Public Protection

School of Social, Historical and Political Studies

• Centre for Historical Research

Undergraduate – many courses can be combined to be studied as joint honours.

• Centre for Natural Resources Law and Management • Centre for the History of Retailing and Distribution

BA (Hons) Sociology

• Management Research Centre

MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons) Childhood and Family Studies and Sociology

• Law Research Centre

MSc International Banking and Finance

BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy

MSc International Business Management

BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy

Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/ postgraduate and explore the Research Opportunities section.

MA Management MSc Marketing

BA (Hons) Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy

MA Event and Venue Management

BA (Hons) Social Policy and Law

MA International Hospitality Management

BA (Hons) Childhood and Families Studies and Social Policy

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Accommodation Wolverhampton is one of the least expensive places to rent accommodation in the UK and our Universityowned accommodation is excellent value for money.

We offer a choice of self-catering accommodation to suit all budgets.

Living in University-owned accommodation is an excellent way to make new friends and make Wolverhampton your home away from home. As you adjust to life in the UK, 24-hour support and pastoral care is available if you need it.

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The University accommodation is a great way to meet new people and learn about different cultures. I live with students from Poland, UK, Greece and the Caribbean.

The experience has been wonderful, I have learnt how to dance merengue, cook Souvlaki and speak Polish. The accommodation is very comfortable and the move was very easy – a staff member is available 24/7 which really makes me feel secure.

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Hana Hola, BSc Health Studies

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Why live in University accommodation?

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Excellent campus location Free sports membership Laundry facilities 24-hour security and CCTV 24-hour support and pastoral care FREE Wi-Fi and wired internet All gas, electricity and water bills included Different types of accommodation to suit all budgets All communal areas are cleaned daily

Our Accommodation All our study bedrooms are furnished with a single bed, wardrobe, wash-basin, desk and study chair.

En-suite accommodation This is our most luxurious accommodation as you also have your own bathroom. You will share the kitchen with up to six people which also has a TV and sofa to relax with your new housemates.

Cost: from £75-98 per week. (depending on campus)

Standard accommodation Our standard accommodation is a less expensive option. You will share the kitchen and communal bathrooms with up to six people.

Cost: £79 per week.

Economy accommodation Each corridor contains 12 bedrooms sharing the communal bathroom and kitchen facilities, this is a very social block is popular with undergraduate students.

Cost: £72 per week.

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Student Support Counselling Service

We all sometimes have personal, social or academic concerns.

Our fully qualified and experienced counsellors can listen and offer support and help in a non-judgemental way.

Visit: wlv.ac.uk/counselling

Mentoring

The Students’ Union offers an orientation and mentoring service for first-year students. Your mentor can provide a friendly face to voice concerns to; help with issues such as personal development and time management; and help you practise your English and settle into University life.

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy offers a welcoming environment and space to reflect, whether you follow a religion or not. Chaplains can offer a confidential ear and pastoral support, and can help put you in touch with representatives of your religion. The University has a prayer room in ML building on City Campus, offering communal Friday Muslim prayers and also provides space for prayer at Telford and Walsall campuses. Visit: wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Student Enabling Centre (SEC)

The SEC provides services and support for students with sensory, physical or specific learning difficulties to ensure each student’s time at Wolverhampton is enjoyable and rewarding.

To see what support is available, visit: wlv.ac.uk/sec

Alumni

Stay connected with the University and the friends you make through the WLV Alumni Association – offering great benefits and services long after you’ve left.

• Free subscription to WLV Life magazine and WLV@lumni e-zine.

• Free access to careers advice and online jobs database.

• Alumni reunions and social events.

• The chance to mentor current students.

• Exclusive discounts and special offers.

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Students’ Union The Students’ Union is an independent charity run by students for students. Offering opportunities to get involved in social and sporting activities, the Union also provides advice and support on all matters affecting students, whether you have academic queries, need housing and immigration advice, or are feeling a little homesick.

If you want to join a club or society, put on an event, campaign for students’ rights or access professional advice– come to the Union! You’ll find a place to chill in a comfy and safe environment at City and Walsall Campuses.

Societies

Societies are a great way for you to meet people who share the same interests or to try something new while at University.

There are over 60 societies including groups based on hobbies, pastimes, religions, faiths, sports, causes and politics.

Meetings, day trips, activities and social events will all help you get involved!

Sport

The Union provides choices for you to get involved in sport at any level, any time. If you want to simply have a kick about with friends or try a new sport, take a look at what’s available with the recreational programme – you’ll find aerobics to Zumba, and everything in between!

Alternatively, if you’re serious about sport, you may want to join one of the competitive clubs in anything from football to badminton. Being part of an SU sports club entitles you to training facilities, equipment, professional coaches and instructors, transport to fixtures and competitions, and FREE access to recreational sports sessions.

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Most international students don’t make the most of the Students’ Union (SU) and all the benefits it can bring. Being involved in the SU really helped my adjustment to life as a student. Their support was brilliant – never questioning my concerns. This had a positive effect on my academic, financial and career life. I became a Postgraduate Rep – which was an experience! It improved my confidence and I had the prospect of sitting and dining with University management!

Okeke Uchenna Vieira, MSc Information Technology

29 STUDENT VISAS AND IMMIGRATION

Student Visas and Immigration Types of Visa

• If you want to study a short course of up to six months (eleven months extended visa for English language courses only) in the UK, you might be able to apply for a student visitor visa.

• If you want to study for longer than six months, you will need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa.

• If you are applying for a Tier 4 visa, you can also apply to bring your family members (dependants) to the UK whilst you are studying here.

You can also refer to "Check if you need a UK visa” on the UK Visa & Immigration Services website.

Visa applications

How to apply To apply for your student visa you will need to find your closest Visa Application Centre and check with them what their procedure for visa applications is.

Points

To qualify for a Tier 4 student visa you must be able to claim 40 points. The points are given as follows: • You must have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number (this will be provided on a CAS statement, which is not a standard unconditional offer letter) from the University of Wolverhampton – 30 points.

• You must have enough money to cover one year of tuition fees and up to nine months of living expenses – 10 points.

CAS number

You will require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number to include on your

application. You can request a CAS number from the Admissions Unit through e:Vision when you hold an unconditional offer and have paid your tuition fee deposit, from three months before the start of your course. The CAS number will be on a CAS statement, which will also include: • your personal details • the details of the course you intend to study • details of your qualifications you have used to apply for the course • tuition fees and how much of the fees you have paid • the University of Wolverhampton Sponsor Licence Number and address.

Please note: this statement will be available for you to download from e:Vision and will be in addition to any conditional or unconditional offer letter already issued to you.

Bank statements

You must provide a bank statement that covers 28 days that shows you have enough money to claim the 10 points for maintenance. The money must be in your bank account or your parents' bank account.

It cannot be in any other relative or friend’s account.

The money must be constantly in your bank account for a minimum of 28 days and the date of the final balance cannot be more than 28 days before your application.

Further Information

• This information is correct at time of publishing. Please visit the Visa and Immigration pages on the International section of the website and the Home Office website for the most recent updates.

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31 TUITION FEES

Tuition fees All fees can be paid in instalments and every international student can save 10% through our Prompt Payment Discount. For details, visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/international/ fees and follow the link in the Discount section.

If you are a Wolverhampton alumnus you are entitled to benefit from our 20% loyalty discount which can save you over £2,000 on your Master’s tuition fees.

Undergraduate fees If your course includes a placement year, that year is free.

Postgraduate taught fees £11,575 for entire course (£10,399.50 with the Prompt Payment Discount).

Wolverhampton Business School Master’s £11,835 for entire course (£10, 651.50 with Prompt Payment Discount).

Postgraduate research fees Full-time PhD £11,575/£11,835 per year.

Bench fees: these range from £0 - £6,000 per year, depending upon the research area.

Payment options All courses require a non-refundable tuition deposit of £5,000 in order to secure a CAS letter for your visa application. This amount is deducted from your fees.

Payment is flexible, with two options available depending upon your situation. After we have received the deposit, the remainder of the course fee can be paid altogether, or across the year in three easy to manage instalments.

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I work part-time during my studies – my visa allows me to work 20 hours per week during term-time and full-time in the vacation period. The minimum wage in the UK is also very high so I have actually been able to save enough money to pay for my entire year’s accommodation and it has helped with my food bills too. Many of my friends at the University have found it easy to find part-time jobs.

MD Jewel Sarkar, from Bangladesh, currently studying LLB

How can I pay?

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£10,700 per year (£9,630 with the Prompt Payment Discount).

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How to Apply: Easy!

Choose a course.

Check the entry requirements.

Apply through UCAS/Regional Office/International Centre/ Education Advisor.

Your application gets processed.

If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer letter.

Undergraduate Courses Option 1:

Apply directly from the course finder on our website: www.wlv.ac.uk you will be directed to UCAS for all of our undergraduate courses.

Option 2:

Contact us via our International Centre, Regional Offices (details on page 33) or Educational Advisors – check the Educational Advisors link on the international homepage.

Postgraduate courses Option 1:

Apply directly from the course finder pages on our website at: www.wlv.ac.uk

Option 2: Once you have met all your conditions you will receive an unconditional offer letter.

Contact us via our International Centre, Regional Offices (details on page 33) or Educational Advisors – check the Educational Advisors link on the international homepage.

You can then request your CAS letter through eVision/ Regional Office.

English entry requirements

Apply For your visa.

Book your travel to the UK.

See you in Wolverhampton!

International students need a minimum English language requirement for entry onto our courses. The usual requirement is an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.

Please note that this may vary for some courses. If you do not hold the above, you may be able to apply for one of our pre-sessional courses.

33 CONTACT US

We are International

West and Central Africa Regional Office Plot 11, Kudirat Abiola Way Oregun-Ikeja Lagos Nigeria Email: dare.ojo@wlv.ac.uk Telephone: +234 (0)8027442902

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China Regional Office Room 21D, Best-One International New City No.359 Second Part the Middle of Furong Road Yuhua District Changsha Hunan Province China 410007 Email: info@wlvchina.com Telephone: +86 (0) 731 8551 0661

South Asia Regional Office 18F Basant Lok Vasant Vihar New Delhi 110057 India Email: pragyat.singh@wlv.ac.uk Telephone: +91 11 4168 3500-01

Middle East Regional Office Knowledge Oasis PO Box 200 P.C 124 Rusayl Muscat Sultanate of Oman Email: h.almasheri@wlv.ac.uk Telephone: + 00968-95099007

Vietnam office Regus Saigon Tower 16th Floor, Saigon Tower 29 Le Duan Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Telephone: +848 3823 6286

South East Asia Regional Office The Penthouse (Level 27), Centrepoint South Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra Kuala Lumpur 59200 Malaysia Email: Audrey.Kon@wlv.ac.uk Telephone: +603 23008168

Ways to connect with the University of Wolverhampton: facebook.com/wlvinternational youtube.com/uniwolverhampton twitter.com/wlv_uni Visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/international Email: international@wlv.ac.uk International Centre University of Wolverhampton MG Building Wulfruna St Wolverhampton WV1 1LY Telephone: +44 (0)1902 322474 MAC2067