University Name:
See all universitiesNottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: N91
Location: Nottingham, Midlands Show on Map
Site: Three campuses in and near city
A modern university; a member of the University Alliance group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 26,455 |
| Undergraduates: | 81% |
| Postgraduates: | 19% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 21,365 |
| Male: | 47% |
| Female: | 53% |
| Full Time: | 90% |
| Mature on Entry: | 15% |
| UK Students: | 94% |
| State school entry: | 94% |
Teaching Staff
1638 (full and part-time).
Broad study areas
Animal, rural & environmental sciences; arts & humanities; art & design; built environment; business; education; law; science & technology; social sciences.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent. Some subject-specific requirements (subjects and grades). |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 275 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 7% |
| Accommodation: | Most first years housed |
Institution
| Founded: | University status in 1992; previously Nottingham Poly, then Trent Poly. |
| Site: | 3 main sites: City site, close to centre of Nottingham; Clifton campus, about 4 miles from city centre; Brackenhurst campus, 14 miles from city centre. |
| How to get there: | Close to M1 and East Midlands Airport; by rail and coach (City site near rail and coach stations); bus services from city centre to Clifton campus. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Integrated student services (including finance, wellbeing and disability services) at drop-in centres on all campuses. Health centres at City and Clifton sites. |
| Amenities: | Shops, bars, bookshops, banks, travel bureau, CCTV. |
| Sporting facilities: | Clifton campus: 2 large sports halls, artificial-turf pitch, glass-backed squash courts, grass pitches, dance studio, fitness suite and support facilities (eg physiotherapy clinic, nutrition training centre, sport science laboratory). City site: temperature-controlled fitness suite, dance studio, lifestyle evaluation room and physiotherapy and sports massage room. |
| Accommodation: | First-year students guaranteed university-allocated accommodation if they apply by the deadline (31 July). Self-catering places, rents from £70–£132 per week (£100–£103 pw ensuite), £70–£85 pw for shared room. Private rented accommodation from £55−£100 pw (plus bills). |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | Main library on each site; 478,000 volumes in total, 14,000 journals (many electronic). 900 study places in Boots Library on main campus, 500 at Clifton, 70 at Brackenhurst (choice of study preferences from silent to group work). Information provision, £88 pa spent for each student (FTE). Integrated first-line support service for students using library, IT and e-learning facilities, including online chat. Ratio 1:15 workstations to students; 1200 computers with access to library (700 in libraries), all with internet access. Most IT facilities open 12 hours/day (some 24/7 on main sites); dedicated support team patrol library and help at point of use. Comprehensive introductory sessions for all students, including self-directed i-pod tours. Full information skills programme for all students. |
| Other learning resources: | Modern, open-access language laboratories; science and engineering laboratories. |
| Study abroad: | Some choose to work or study abroad as part of their degree courses. |
| Careers: | Information, advice and placement. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £650−£700 per month (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university. |
| Term-time work: | University and students’ union help students find part-time work in term time and in vacations; also help finding work experience and internships. |
| Financial help: | Scholarships of £3000 pa fee reduction, for 568 English residents on the lowest family incomes; £1400 pa fee reduction for all other UK students whose family income is up to £30k pa. Also discretionary hardship fund to help those not able to work in the holidays. Further information and advice available from student support services. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £8500 pa for first degree courses (£6500 for foundation degrees). International students pay £10,600 (classroom), £11,300 pa (lab/studio-based). |
Courses
Academic features:
Credit accumulation and negotiated study programmes.
Awarding body:
Nottingham Trent University
Main undergraduate awards:
BEd, BA, BSc, BEng, LLB, MChem, MEng, MPhys.
Length of courses:
3 or 4 years
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Animation
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Technology
- Architecture
- Art
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Banking
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Biophysics
- Broadcasting
- Building Studies
- Building Surveying
- Building Technology
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Business Studies
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Childhood Studies
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Technology
- Computing
- Conservation
- Construction
- Contemporary Decorative Arts/Crafts
- Costume Design
- Countryside Management
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering (General)
- English
- English as a Foreign Language
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Equine Studies
- Estate Management
- European Studies
- Fashion
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Financial Economics
- Financial Services
- Food Science
- Forensic Science
- French
- Furniture Design
- Garden Design
- Geography
- German
- Graphic Design
- Health
- Heritage Studies
- History
- Horticulture
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Interactive Games Production
- Interactive Multimedia
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Relations
- Internet Technology
- Italian
- Journalism
- Landscape Studies
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Linguistics
- Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Performance Arts
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Science
- Politics
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Quantity Surveying
- Rural Environment Studies
- Social Administration
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Sports Sciences
- Sports Studies
- Statistics
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying
- Teacher Training
- Textiles
- Theatre Design
- Town/Country Planning
- TV Studies
- Urban Estate Management
- Veterinary Nursing
- Visual Arts
- Wildlife Management
- Youth & Community Work
Student view
Living
Based in the centre of a lively cosmopolitan city, it offers a spectacular range of activities and venues that aid studying and socialising. University is spread over three campuses: largest being in the heart of the city; another on the outskirts, in Clifton; and the smallest is Brackenhurst, in the picturesque town of Southwell. Each campus has a students' union with shops, bars and restaurants as well as services such as employment store, ticket express, training and development schemes, volunteering opportunities and also confidential student advice centres. SU also offers over 42 sports clubs, 26 societies, Platform the bi-weekly student magazine, Fly FM, and Trent TV.
Summary
Housing: All first years live in halls (many rooms ensuite). Others have the option to stay in halls but many prefer private accommodation; union offers advice and uni accommodation service has list of accredited properties. Eats: Plenty of reasonably priced food on-campus. Huge range of restaurants and cafés in city offering wide choice. Drinks: Nottingham is infamous for its 400+ pubs, bars and clubs!! Prices vary dramatically, depending on venue, so sure to be one in your price range. SU and many other bars have minimum price of £1.50, as part of responsible drinking scheme. Nightlife: This is where Nottingham excels! Official SU nights including: Kiss Kiss at Ocean on Tuesdays, Campus (sports and society night) on Wednesday; DV8 at Walkabout (Thursday), Flirt and Climax at SU (Friday and Saturday); also Kinki fancy dress at Ocean once a month. There is always somewhere to go!! Sports: 42+ SU sports clubs, gym on campus, sports teams (semi-pro to general kick-a-rounds), so something for everyone. City has two league football teams (Forest & County), National Ice Centre, National Water Sports Centre and world-famous Trent Bridge Cricket Ground! Travel: Traveling round city is very easy. SU offers ticket express service for national travel. Easy reach of Nottingham East Midlands Airport. Jobs: SU employment store offers range of part-time and holiday jobs. Best features: Fantastic atmosphere in university and city that promotes studying as well as enjoyment. Worst feature: You'll be spoilt for choice!!
More info?
Call SU office 0115 848 6220, or check out website on www.trentstudents.org.
Open days
11th July 2012
Open day for university - meet staff and see the facilities. Book online
15th September 2012
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13th October 2012
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Contact
Address:
Nottingham Trent University
Burton Street
Nottingham
NG1 4BU
Tel:
0115 941 8418
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