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#We
Are
UU
Undergraduate Prospectus 2022/23
Undergraduate Prospectus 2022/23
ulster.ac.uk
#WeAreUU
Undergraduate
Prospectus 22/23
Welcome to UU
Experience life at Ulster.
Come and say hello, we’d love to show you
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around. There are lots of ways to experience Ulster
Welcome to Location
University whilst you are making your decision. Ulster University and Life
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Our Faculties Our
and Schools Courses
Take a tour of our Register now:
campuses, chat to
current students
ulster.ac.uk/open-days #WeAreUU
and get advice Can’t make it to
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and information our Open Days?
on courses from Contact us and we’ll help arrange
our academic teams. a visit: study@ulster.ac.uk
Application, The Finer
Find out more Are you an
Fees and Points
ulster.ac.uk/open-days
international student? Funding Equivalence of 152
If you don’t live in UK, Ireland or Qualifications Table
another EU country, contact us
via ulster.ac.uk/global/contact to Contact Details 154
UlsterUni StudyAtUlster arrange a private visit, or find out
StudyAtUlster StudyAtUlster when you can meet us in your country.
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Hello
At Ulster University, our 94% of our graduates are in work or further study
within six months, demonstrating our commitment
students are at the heart to making sure our students are ready and able to
of everything we do and achieve their goals.
from Ulster
we want to give you the By joining Ulster University, you will join a vibrant
student community where there are new friendships
most rewarding student to be made, ideas to be shared, thinking to be
experience possible. challenged and opportunities to be explored.
This prospectus offers you a flavour of life at
University
We will provide an educational experience that Ulster University; the unique student experience,
helps you to develop your skills and prepares you the outstanding facilities on our campuses across
to be a future leader in your chosen field. Northern Ireland and the supportive learning
Our teaching is underpinned by world-leading environment where you can pursue your ambitions.
research that has global significance and Whatever your aspirations, we want to give you the
meaningful impact. This means your learning will educational experience to help you achieve them.
be influenced by experts who are shaping our We want you to come to Ulster University.
understanding of their subject - your area of study.
We work with business and industry to make sure With best wishes,
that our courses meet their needs, meaning our Professor Paul Bartholomew
diverse range of courses are created with your Vice-Chancellor and President
future career in mind.
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#WeMakeItHappen
Teaching from We are committed to delivering industry-
relevant education taught by a staff of
real-world world-leading experts and practitioners.
We work closely with employers and awarding This is even more important now as industries
experience
bodies to develop our curriculum. This ensures our are transforming at an unprecedented speed
courses are relevant and, where possible, offer the and employers are actively seeking employees
professional qualifications and accreditations most with the skills and competencies to lead, adapt,
desired by employers. and inspire.
Dr Emmett Kerr Dr Valerie Hinch
Position: Lecturer in Mechanical Position: Teaching Fellow/
and Manufacturing Engineering Placement Coordinator/
Faculty: Computing, Engineering Course Director Biomedical Science
and the Built Environment Faculty: Life and Health Sciences
3 Professional Highlights: 3 Professional Highlights:
I secured a graduate post with Smurfit Kappa Ireland UK Advanced Healthcare Awards: ‘Transforming
holding various roles and participated in a European the Workforce - Advanced Dissection of Cancer
Graduate program. Specimens by Biomedical Scientists Finalist’ (2018).
I progressed to the role of Project Engineer for €7.5million Ulster University Impact Excellence Awards -
investment, Smurfit Kappa Ireland and finally, to ‘Placement Employer of the Year Finalist’ (2018).
Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, Smurfit Kappa Lurgan. NI Advanced Healthcare Awards: ‘Transforming the
I am the Local and National (UK) winner of the JCI Ten Workforce - Advanced Dissection of Cancer Specimens
Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2018 for my PhD by Biomedical Scientists Winner’ (2017).
research in Robotics.
Why I teach at Ulster:
Why I teach at Ulster: During 17 years of professional practice as an Advanced
I am extremely passionate about Engineering and Artificial Biomedical Scientist, I developed a strong passion to share
Intelligence; teaching and inspiring students to progress my expertise with our students so they can progress
enjoyable, rewarding and influencing STEM careers. to become professional Biomedical Scientists and be
I strive to use fun and interactive teaching methods to teach at the forefront of patient healthcare.
complex theories in interesting and comprehensible ways.
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Teaching from
real-world
experience
Danielle McWall Dr Declan Keeney
Position: Head of Department of Accounting, Position: Director of the Ulster Screen Academy
Finance and Economics Faculty: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty: Ulster University Business School
3 Professional Highlights:
3 Professional Highlights: My students winning eight Royal Television Society Awards
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ompleting my Final Admitting Exams for Chartered for film work they did with me in class. Always delighted
Accountants Ireland as it marked the end of five years of study when my students excel.
towards the career I had wanted since I was 15 years old. My first broadcast credit on the BBC as a BBC camera
A
s a part-time Ulster MBA student, I got the chance to visit San operator. It was for a live broadcast during Children in Need
Francisco and my employer offered me a life-changing opportunity on BBC1 many years ago.
to work in their San Francisco office for 16 months, what an experience! Moving into academia from a career in television production,
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y current role as a Head of Department brings all my professional I graduated with a PhD in Film, which was a very proud day
knowledge, experience and skills to life and every day I am getting the for me and my family.
chance to use these skills.
Why I teach at Ulster:
Why I teach at Ulster: I came to Ulster because we are leaders in learning and
I teach at Ulster because quite simply I love it! The students I have teaching for the Screen Industries. I lead the Ulster Screen
encountered have either been inspirational in their work effort or Academy and we offer incredible degrees in Screen
have overcome many challenges to succeed in the professional world. Production, Cinematics Arts, Animation, Gaming, Interaction
I am enthusiastic about my subject area and my career, with all the Design, Interactive Media and more. Our courses are world
experiences it gave me. I have worked all over the world from UK to USA class and it is an exciting place to be right now.
to Ukraine and I love sharing these experiences with the students at Ulster.
Our students are special and they appreciate the fact that they are taught by
someone who sat in their place many years ago.
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Your How will I learn?
_______________________________________
Equipment
and facilities
learning
At UU you will attend lectures to learn the key _______________________________________
concepts of your subject. You will also attend
seminars and tutorials, which offer the opportunity You will learn in state-of-the-art facilities, with
to discuss these concepts in smaller groups with industry-standard equipment. Our architecture
experience
your fellow students and teaching staff. super-studio, award-winning student-run restaurant,
TV studios, financial trading room, laboratories,
art workshops, on-campus optometry and model
Learning for your pharmacy are just some examples of how you
future career benefit from our investment in modern facilities
which mirror what you will experience when you
_______________________________________ start working.
We understand how important it is that your
degree prepares you for your career. That’s why
we involve industry in your teaching. This could be
How will I
through guest lectures, field trips, or by working on be assessed?
projects set by local and global businesses. ________________________________________
Coursework could include reports, group and
Learning in industry individual tasks, presentations, projects and
_______________________________________ showcases. Regular feedback on your coursework
helps you to develop your skills and knowledge.
Many of our degree programmes include
Regarding my course, there’s a Exams feature in some, but not all modules.
placement and practice opportunities. These not
lot to love but I would say that
only offer a great way to get real-life experience,
my lecturers and course directors
from the School of Sport are some
but also give you the opportunity to build Leaders of learning
relationships with potential employers.
of the most hardworking, helpful
and pleasant people that I have
innovation
________________________________________
had the pleasure of getting to
know since I first came to Northern Ulster University is at the forefront of learning
Ireland and Ulster University innovation. We introduced digital learning 20
two years ago. I have so much years ago and since then, we have been constantly
respect for them. developing the ways in which we teach to ensure
Ausby Rodrigues, it is engaging, interesting, flexible and meets the
Sports Studies needs of our students.
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Degrees
designed
with your My Course Director lets us
know that we are a partner in
career in mind
the learning and teaching process.
I feel that my experience at Ulster
has been immensely valuable
because of the student staff
partnership which has contributed
to the student learning experience.
Staff genuinely care about
their students.
Grace Boyle,
Design Delivery
Interactive Media
Industry-led course design Supporting skills and Student-centric teaching Real-world environments
careers of the future
Our course teams and employability We design our courses, so you build not only We design our courses so that you learn in
consultants are committed to making your Our courses are underpinned by our your skills and knowledge but the competencies highly practical environments, seminars, and
degree career-focused and industry-leading. world-leading research which means you needed to thrive in your future career. working project teams that will prepare you
will gain the latest skills and industry thinking. for the real world.
Gain the skills Real-world experience
and competencies Access the qualifications and CV building, learning
employers want accreditations to get ahead Our industry links mean that you may work on and assessment
live industry projects and benefit from visiting
professors or masterclasses from experts. Your course will not only develop your skills
We regularly review our course and module We work with accrediting bodies to
content with industry partners to ensure you have develop degrees that prepare you for future and knowledge, but you will also gain practical
the skills and specialisms needed by employers. certifications or provide exemptions to some experience and project work that will demonstrate
professional body exams. your expertise including portfolios, case studies,
projects and more.
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Futures
#WeBuildCareers
At Ulster, we place employability at the heart
of the student experience and provide all students
Your
with the opportunities and support they need to
develop into highly employable graduates.
employability Get hired
with Ulster
Your hobbies and
interests can help
Career support
after you graduate
is our
__________________________
build your CV __________________________
You are more likely to secure your __________________________
dream job if you have a work- The support doesn’t stop once
based degree with real-world The Ulster EDGE Award provides you graduate. You will still have
experiences. Our Employability official recognition and evidence access to world-class coaches,
priority
and Careers Service is here to of your relevant interests outside mentors and employability agents
get you work-ready. of university like hobbies, sports to secure your next step through
or volunteering activities. It is our UnLockU programme.
awarded in addition to your
Personalised service
__________________________ degree to help boost your
career prospects.
Benefit from one-to-one specialist
advice from our experts within
our award-winning Employability
Meet career
and Careers Hubs on campus bodies, local and
or online. Our consultants offer global employers
friendly and impartial support __________________________
with career planning and
Build your network by attending our
advice on developing your skills. I love how supportive the
regular careers fairs and forums.
industrial placement staff are.
Paid work Prepare your They helped me obtain a
experience, CV and get
placement with Analog Devices
Find out more
ulster.ac.uk/careers
internships and interview ready
International which is where I am
for the year. They will prepare you
volunteering __________________________ for technical placement interviews
Follow @CareersAtUlster on our social channels __________________________
Build your CV and interview which will also help you with
Access an extensive range skills with digital resources and placement year and when you
of part-time job opportunities, real-time feedback. look for graduate jobs.
internships, paid placements, Joshua Grenfell,
holiday jobs, jobs abroad and Information
week-long work experience Technologies
opportunities.
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Futures
#WeBuildCareers
Placements
to build
your career I work in Capability &
Development in PwC Operate.
My role is implementing digital
strategies in our training programmes
Real-world learning Opportunities at and managing professional qualifications
for over 1,300 staff.
and CV building home and abroad I’ve received so many opportunities and am
experience
_______________________________________ currently running my own digital learning project.
You are given responsibility from day one and
_______________________________________ We can connect you with local and global this really helps you feel on the same level as the
employers who have placement opportunities rest of the staff in the business.
At Ulster, over 2,000 students annually at home and abroad. We have partners in Asia, A placement lets you get experience in the
engage in work-based experiences which help America and Europe with recent placement working world whilst also having the reassurance
build their CV and increase their future career destinations including the USA, United Arab of going back to another year of university.
options. You can put your knowledge into practice, Emirates, New Zealand and Australia.
build your professional network, and begin the I have become more confident with presenting,
using data tools and have learned how to
successful transition to post-university life.
Industry placement properly organise and manage my time.
I have gained invaluable business skills,
Placements that year with professional a vast professional network and brilliant
experiences which I will carry with
work for you practice qualification me for the rest of my life.
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Philip Black, Business Economics
& Marketing Placement
We work with employer partners to co-design your Most of our courses include the option to Year Student, PwC
professional practice and ensure your placement complete a paid placement year in industry. Our Placement Response Team is here to
builds critical knowledge and industry skills. You will gain real-world experience and a CV support you before, during and after your
building Diploma in Professional Practice or placement: ulster.ac.uk/careers
Diploma in Professional Practice - International.
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Study Our Global Mobility Team emester or full-year study
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abroad with
is dedicated to finding programmes. If you complete a full-
opportunities for our year study abroad programme you
will receive a Diploma in International
students to learn and Academic Studies (DIAS).
our Go Global
study abroad through
our International Student cademic summer schools at
A
Exchange Programme. international universities including
programme
the USA, China and India.
Volunteer abroad
___________________________________
Give back and build your skills, expertise,
and confidence by volunteering abroad.
We have lots of opportunities working with
children, young people, social projects,
business and social enterprise, climate
Over 300 institutions change campaigns and health promotion.
available worldwide
for student exchange Recent Opportunities:
During my time at Ulster, Project Children Summer
I got the opportunity to live Work & Travel Program, USA
and experience New York for
Here are our top five
reasons to study abroad: Hospital Volunteering, Nepal
my placement year, organise Teaching Assistant, Nepal
real-life events, and develop my
communication and managerial Strengthen your existing skills
skills that will stand by and develop new ones
my career in hospitality. Add value to your degree Find out more:
with different classes ulster.ac.uk/goglobal
GoGlobal – Cormac King, Experience new cultures UUGoGlobal
International Hospitality and gain life experiences
Management Enhance your employability
with new perspectives
Improve your language skills
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Name: Professor Frank Lyons MBE
#WeBelieveInBrave Position: Associate Dean (Research and Impact)
Making a difference by: Making music available to all
Challenge: Current instruments and tools are challenging or
inaccessible for some disabled musicians and composers.
Goal: Help disabled musicians compose and perform music.
World-class
Result: Using advances in creative technologies including virtual reality,
Frank and his team created digital platforms so musicians with disabilities
can make high-quality music. These technologies are now used by Frank’s
ensemble Acoustronic of disabled and non-disabled musicians and is the
first inclusive ensemble to be appointed to a national music conservatory
research
anywhere in the world.
How you can make a difference: BMus Hons Music
Every day our cutting-edge research and Name: Professor Tony Bjourson
innovations are making a difference to thousands Position: Professor of Genomics and Director of C-TRIC
of people and their communities while developing
the careers and industries of the future. Making a difference by: Improving treatment
rates through a personalised approach to medicine
You will be taught by world-class researchers Challenge: 58% of people over 60 live with multiple chronic diseases
and academics whose advances and discoveries such as heart disease, COPD, MS, IBS, asthma and diabetes. Many are
are transforming societies and economies at prescribed treatments that provide little, adverse or conflicting effects.
home and abroad.
Goal: Increase the effectiveness of treatments to improve patient quality
of life whilst reducing pressure on health services.
Result: A pioneering approach to personalised treatment enabling
healthcare professions to identify and provide the right treatment
based on their patient’s complex needs.
Find out more How you can make a difference: BSc Hons Personalised Medicine
ulster.ac.uk/research
Name: Professor Jim McLaughlin Name: Dr Sinéad Fury
Position: Head of the School of Engineering Position: Lecturer in Consumer Management and Food Innovation
Making a difference by: Saving lives with earlier Making a difference by: Reducing food poverty
diagnosis of heart disease Challenge: 20% of UK adults live in households classified as food insecure,
Challenge: Heart disease is the leading worldwide cause of death with 10% reported as living in households with moderate or severe food insecurity.
with 2% of healthcare expenditure spent managing heart failure. Goal: Define, measure and map food poverty in Northern Ireland
Goal: Increase speed and accuracy of diagnosis which subsequently and beyond to inform government policy and services.
improves the treatment of heart disease and reduces the number of strokes. Result: Our research identified the extent and urgency of food insecurity
Result: Wearable heart failure devices which measure critical ECG, including methods to predict who may be at greatest risk of food poverty and
skin temperature, heart and respiration rates. Data is sent via Wi-Fi for what services or programmes can be implemented to help households.
clinicians to download quickly and easily. How you can make a difference:
How you can make a difference: BSc Hons Biomedical Engineering BSc Hons Consumer Management and Food Innovation
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Life In Northern Ireland
There are so many
great reasons
to study in
Northern Ireland
A home from home Affordable Parent friendly Nightlife
Northern Ireland is famed for being a friendly Students studying in Northern Ireland enjoy low There’s plenty to do when your family comes to Live music, affordable clubbing, a vibrant LGBT+
and affordable place to study, so whether you are rents, affordable living expenses, and lots of stay. Visit filming locations for popular TV shows like scene and friendly community make Northern
coming to Northern Ireland for the first time, or have free entertainment. Game of Thrones, Line of Duty or Derry Girls, go to Ireland a great place to enjoy a memorable
lived here all your life, you can be sure you’ll enjoy the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site, stand night out.
one of the best student lifestyles in the world. Culture in the spot where the Titanic was built or relax and
catch up over a leisurely meal. Great food
Connected Northern Ireland has lots of free museums, festivals,
music and art so you’ll never be short of something The great outdoors From local delicacies to international cuisine,
Northern Ireland is easy to get to, and to see and do. every taste is catered for.
around. The two main cities of Belfast and You’re never far away from an amazing experience
Derry~Londonderry are connected by road and in the great outdoors. From sea to mountain, there
rail, and there are plenty of ways to visit other are lots of opportunities for surfing, canoeing,
areas of the country. cycling and hiking in some of the most beautiful
countryside you will ever see.
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Life On Campus
Life on
Ottawa
New York
Beijing
Los Angeles
Seoul Tokyo
Islamabad
Kuwait City
campus
Cairo New Delhi
Belfast/
Dhake Hong Kong
Mexico City Riyadh
Jordanstown Bogota
Abuja
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
#WeAreUU
Brasilia
Pretoria
Belfast
Getting to Northern Ireland
___________________________________ London
With direct flights from over 40 destinations,
and the international hubs of London and
Dublin close by, Northern Ireland is easy to C
C
reach from anywhere in the world. M D
M Derry~Londonderry
Coleraine
Fast ferries running multiple times each day
from the ports of Belfast and Larne will get
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you to Scotland and England, and Wales L
can be reached from Dublin. J
BI B
B
Belfast G
Campuses you’ll love Glasgow
Edinburgh B
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Coleraine
Derry~Londonderry
We have four campuses across Northern Belfast Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Campus Locations
Ireland in Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown B: Belfast
J: Jordanstown
and Derry~Londonderry. C: Coleraine
Liverpool
M: Magee
Manchester
Each campus has its own distinctive Galway
Dublin
Airports
atmosphere and you can be sure that BI: Belfast International
Travel times
Limerick G: George Best Belfast City
wherever you choose to study, you will (by car)
D: City of Derry Belfast > Magee
have a fantastic student experience. Cork
1 hour 45 minutes
Cardiff
London
Ports Belfast > Jordanstown
B: Belfast 15 minutes
L: Larne Belfast > Coleraine
1 hour 10 minutes
Trains Coleraine > Magee
B: Belfast 50 minutes
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Magee J: Jordanstown
C: Coleraine
M: Magee 25Undergraduate
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Life On Campus shore of Belfast Lough and is home
of extensive sports facilities.
Belfast Campus
Titanic Quarter: Explore rich
Belfast/Jordanstown
maritime heritage, see where the
most famous ship in history was built.
Belfast Hills: With breath-taking
views over the city, the Belfast Hills are
perfect for hiking and mountain biking.
Belfast
A vibrant city: Cafes, bars,
restaurants, theatres, museums, clubs
and other entertainment venues.
Direct trains to Dublin: Frequent
trains to Dublin Connolly Station from
Lanyon Place. Journey time only 2 hours.
The Belfast campus is located within
Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, the bustling
cultural centre of the city. Our Jordanstown campus
is just 15 minutes away with excellent road and rail
connections. We have invested heavily in developing modern,
state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technologies to
provide you with the best learning experience possible. I am an international student
studying at Ulster University.
Campus character I arrived in Belfast in September
__________________________________________________________________
and what an experience it has been.
With digital and social connectivity at its heart, our Belfast campus has a modern, I have come across so many nice
creative vibe and embraces a range of subjects including art and design, architecture, people who are very hospitable.
hospitality, computing, engineering, business and management. The campus is home to I have made new friends and I never
The Academy - our award-winning training restaurant, Unique Art Shop and exhibition run out of places to go and explore.
spaces. The brand-new 75,000m2 development will accommodate 15,000 students If you are thinking of coming to
and staff and is the core of the innovation district of the city. With a range of sporting Belfast stop thinking just do it!
facilities including pitches, tennis courts, gym, and squash courts at our Jordanstown
campus, we provide the perfect mix of city-centre living with edge-of-town space. Temiseayo Britto,
Biomedical Science
…by train …by air
Derry~Londonderry George Best Belfast City Airport
2hrs 10mins 10mins drive
Coleraine 1hr 30mins Belfast International Airport
Newry 1hr 30mins drive
Dublin 2hrs
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Coleraine Campus
Life On Campus Portstewart: Vibrant student
community with beautiful cliff
walks and golden beach.
Portrush: Three blue flag
beaches, surfing and world
class golfing facilities.
Coleraine
River Bann: Paddle boarding,
wake boarding, canoeing and
water skiing are all available.
Coleraine
Situated on the banks of the River Bann
and just three miles from the bustling
seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart, our
Coleraine campus is an outdoor lover’s dream.
Campus character
__________________________________________________________________
Courses at our Coleraine campus focus on health, the environment, hospitality and
communication. The beautiful campus complex includes the Riverside Theatre, a state-
of-the-art sports complex, woodland heritage trail as well as modern teaching and
studying facilities. We have invested £6.5M in a media centre which includes a BBC
TV studio, multimedia newsroom and editing suites. The campus also houses a model There is such a strong sense of
pharmacy and working optometry clinic which offers free student-led eye tests. community on the Coleraine campus
and staff genuinely care about the
The Atlantic coast offers opportunities for surfing, body boarding and lots of other students mental wellbeing.
water sports. The Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site, Game of Thrones Ballintoy There is always something new to
Harbour and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge are must-see attractions within easy discover on the North Coast and
striking distance of campus. The area is famed for its sporting credentials, hosting amazing beaches.
both the Open Golf Championship and the North West 200 motorcycle festival. I am so happy that I’ve not only
chosen to study here but that I get to
Above all, it’s a welcoming place for students, with lots of cafes, bars and club nights call this place home now!
available making our Coleraine campus extremely popular.
Rachel Mills,
International Travel and
Tourism Management
…by train
Belfast 1hr 30mins
Derry~Londonderry 40mins
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MageeLife On Campus
Peace Bridge: Gently arching across
the River Foyle, the Peace Bridge is
a popular hiking and cycling route.
City walls: The historic Derry Walls
are over 400 years old and form a
platform for 24 restored cannons.
Vibrant city: Cafes, bars, restaurants,
theatres, museums, clubs and other
entertainment venues.
Derry~Londonderry
City Centre
Our Magee campus is located in
the heart of Northern Ireland’s second city,
Derry~Londonderry, the capital of the North West,
and is only a short distance from idyllic County Donegal.
Campus character
__________________________________________________________________
Magee offers the best of both worlds - a city campus with a friendly vibe. Impressive,
historic buildings such as our iconic Martha Magee building, blend perfectly with our
modern £11M state-of-the-art teaching block and £1.3M refurbished library facilities.
This campus is home to the Spatial Computing and Neurotechnology Innovation
(Scan-i) hub which uses cutting-edge technology to determine the brain and body’s I absolutely love being a
responses to stress, fatigue, achievement and other stimuli to develop the next part of the Magee campus.
generation of human/machine interaction. There are performance spaces for those The staff are the most friendy
studying music and drama and collaborative study spaces for those working on group people and genuinely want to
projects. Magee’s diverse range of courses include business, nursing, sport, music, help you grow as an individual.
drama, computing and engineering so there is something for everyone.
The main building is beyond
The City of Derry is famous for its festivals, including the Foyle Film Festival, Halloween breath taking, like a building from
celebrations, Maritime Festival and Derry Jazz Festival. The vibrant nightlife is Hogwarts itself. Honoured to
complemented by a wide range of cultural venues and activities, and the city’s be a part of the UU family.
fame has spread thanks to the popular TV show Derry Girls. Alongside being one Maeve Doody,
of the most affordable places to live in the UK, the friendliness of the people of Nursing (Adult)
Derry~Londonderry make our Magee experience truly “Legenderry”.
…by train …by air
Belfast 2hrs 10mins City of Derry Airport 20mins drive
Coleraine 40mins
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What Parents
Need To Know
We understand that this can be an exciting but
challenging time as you prepare your child for
their next chapter. We want to let you know that
we are here to support you through every stage
of your research, application and hopefully
future enrolment at Ulster.
A guide for parents and guardians Before you apply
We have created a useful guide to walk you Open Days – Your introduction to Ulster
through the process, what you and your child should University, our course and support teams
consider when choosing their university, and critical Course Events – An opportunity to delve
milestones and dates. Key areas covered: deeper into courses and what life is like
Is university right for them? studying and living at Ulster
Choosing the best university for your child
Fees and finance Once you receive your offer
Support for
Applying to university
Is Ulster University the right choice for your child?
Applicant Events – Your chance to learn more
about your course and what your day-to-day
You can download the full Parents’ Guide here - life at Ulster could be
ulster.ac.uk/parentsguide
parents and
How we support
We’re here to answer
pupils and schools
your questions:
guardians
Working with Careers Teachers and Principals,
Admissions help including entry
we have a team of recruitment officers who visit
requirements
local schools to provide careers and university
admissions@ulster.ac.uk
advice from Year 10. As your child enters Year 13,
we are on hand to offer advice on how to complete Accommodation
their application, including personal statements. accommodation@ulster.ac.uk
Tuition Fees
fees@ulster.ac.uk
Meet us
Student Wellbeing & Disability Support
Throughout the year, we run a series of events studentwellbeing@ulster.ac.uk
where you can experience life at Ulster.
You can find out more at ulster.ac.uk/events
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Accommodation
Accommodation
guarantee
We guarantee all first year
students who have made
Ulster their first choice a
place in one of our halls.*
*Accommodation must be booked
by 7 July (14 August for
International students).
Image: An example of our Our award-winning
Belfast accommodation
accommodation has:
Make
Self-catering facilities Access to gym facilities
High-speed Wi-Fi Student hubs for socialising
Laundry services
yourself
6 reasons to stay in university accommodation
1 4
at home
Your social calendar is sorted You get support when you need it
From trips to Ikea, nights out and bake-offs From changing a lightbulb to student
there’s always loads going on - a great way wellbeing our Resident Assistants (all current
to meet new people and feel at home. students) are here to help you.
2 5
It helps you budget It’s a safe place to be
Bills are included in your rent - utilities, Wi-Fi With 24/7 security, CCTV and control over
and housekeeping are all covered. who enters your flat, you and your belongings
will be safe and secure.
Choosing where to live can be just
as important as deciding on the 3
There’s space to hang
6
A great location is guaranteed
course to study at university. With cinema rooms, student hubs and outdoor All our accommodation is located on
spaces you won’t always be stuck in your room. or close to our four campuses.
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Belfast
Accommodation
Magee
Accommodation Accommodation
City centre living
Brand new, state-of-the-art accommodation.
City centre living
Shared (with ensuite), studio and twin apartments
Coppin House and Duncreggan Village are
available. Everyone has access to the indoor
a mix of ensuite and shared bathroom apartments
and outdoor communal spaces available.
with kitchen and living areas. Studio apartments
also available. Everyone has access to car
5 mins walk to campus | 5 mins walk to
parking and bike storage.
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Sports, Clubs & Societies
Find out more
Sport for all
ulster.ac.uk/sport
ulster.ac.uk/taes
uusu.org/get_involved/sports
Be part of ‘Team Ulster’ Performance Sport Talented Athlete Entry Scheme Fantastic Facilities
Whether you want to play social or competitive At Ulster University we are passionate about We understand the dedication and commitment it Whether you are an athlete or a complete beginner,
sport you can join one of our 70+ clubs to make performance and helping people fulfil their potential. takes to compete at the highest level. Long hours everyone can benefit from our excellent sporting
memories, break records and be part of something of training, intense regimes and competitions and gym facilities at affordable student rates.
special during your time at Ulster. From sub aqua, We have tailored student support programmes to can sometimes mean a sacrifice in examination
canoeing and mountaineering to taekwondo, increase performance levels of individuals and performance. Choose between unlimited gold membership to
Gaelic football and rugby we have loads of sports teams, to maximise competitive success and enhance pay-as-you-go options. Our sports centres have it
clubs you can play in and compete with. your student experience at Ulster University. Our Talented Athlete Entry Scheme is designed all, including state-of-the-art fitness studios, a wide
to support and nurture aspiring athletes by range of classes and multi-sport indoor and outdoor
reducing the entry grades required for full-time facilities, all supported by fully trained fitness staff.
undergraduate courses.
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Sports, Clubs & Societies
Once you register
to study with us, you
automatically become
a member of the
Your Student Voice Your Student Destination
Your Students’ Union
We are a member-led organisation, You can access all the benefits of your membership of
headed by seven elected Student Officers, UUSU at our four campus locations or online at UUSU.org.
here to represent, connect and support
you. We represent the student population Find your tribe with Student Enterprise Centre
on every University committee, ensuring UUSU Clubs and Societies
UUSU Enterprise offers advice and guidance to help
your voice is always heard. We have over 100 student-led societies across all you get your business idea up and running, from
our campuses. They are a great way to meet new developing a business plan to sourcing funding.
people or try something new. They also give you
valuable experience and skills to enhance your CV. You can benefit from:
Skills workshops
If you have a specific interest or passion, we can
Our entrepreneurship programme to
help you set up your own society!
network and test ideas
Industry advisors and alumni mentors
Join the Party Start-up advice including legal and funding support
From registration to graduation our activities team
give you plenty of opportunities to socialise both on Find out More
and off campus. They put on student nights, comedy uusu.org
gigs, acoustic sessions and can help you create your UUSU_Online
own events.
UUSUOnline
UUSU
How do we support you? Sports for fitness and fun
T he UUSU Advice Bureau provides independent, confidential, and Benefiting from Ulster University’s sports facilities,
impartial advice on a range of academic and welfare issues UUSU have over 70 sports clubs and teams,
Our Academic Representatives raise issues and suggestions with your
including Disc Golf, Sub Aqua, Squash, Golf and
course teams, working together to deliver the best possible course experience Taekwondo. You can get involved in sport at any
Our Sabbatical Officers are former students who champion the issues that
campus it doesn’t have to be the campus where This year I set up my
matter to you you are studying. own society. It runs
across campus and it
has been amazing to
How you can support others? Volunteer with UUSU connect with students
from different campuses
who are studying a
If you run for rep you can get involved in decision-making and help We work closely with several external organisations variety of subjects.
influence change by giving a voice to your fellow students. to deliver exciting and rewarding volunteering
opportunities during your time at Ulster. Amy Merron,
Psychology
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Support for Students
We’re here for you
every step of the way
The wellbeing support Moving away from home can be quite
for students at Magee is daunting, but the Student Wellbeing
nothing short of amazing, team at Ulster have been incredible in
all the staff are so friendly providing support when things have
and kind and are always felt difficult. Being a student at Ulster
open to talk to anyone. does feel like you have another family,
University life is exciting, and we know you will experience a big who are always on hand for support,
Jordan Shaffer,
change with new friends, new studies and new living situations. Computer
guidance and encouragement.
We are here so that you can enjoy life at Ulster University to the Science Olivia Elsey, History with English
fullest and have the best student experience possible. GB student - Wales
Campus life Money matters
__________________________________________ ________________________________________
We offer lots of ways for you to connect with We can help you budget and manage your money
others, get active, learn new things and settle into so you can live within your means. We can also
university life, along with giving you the opportunity offer guidance and information on financial matters
to help fellow students. We find that these including tuition fees, bursaries and access to
experiences help you to have a healthy, financial support.
productive and enjoyable time at university.
Our Student Wellbeing team is always on hand to Our AccessAbility team
offer free, professional, confidential and accessible ________________________________________
services in a number of areas.
If you have a disability or long-term medical
condition, including mental health challenges or
Your wellbeing specific learning difficulties (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia),
________________________________________ our AccessAbility team can provide you with a
range of support and advice. You may be able
We can provide advice and guidance on a range
to access funded support for assistive technology
of issues like dealing with stress, academic matters
software and equipment or non-medical support.
and how to fit into student life. We want you to
Let us know as soon as possible so we can work
take good care of yourself, both physically and
with you to meet your needs.
emotionally, and will be with you at every step of
your time at UU with all the help you need.
Counselling
________________________________________
All our students can access face-to-face
counselling support from a trained counsellor,
on or off campus. We also offer a confidential
24/7 counselling helpline.
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Support for Students
Support for
international
students
Come and meet
us in your country!
We regularly attend fairs and events
world-wide and hold WhatsApp
events where you can ask questions.
We’re here to help Help during your application Free and confidential ulster.ac.uk/events
_______________________________________ _______________________________________ immigration advice
Our Office for Global Engagement will As you work through your application we are _______________________________________
support you through the application process here to help answer your questions on: Our Compliance Team is here to help with
and throughout your time at Ulster University. visa and immigration requirements before and
Academic entry requirements and equivalence
English language requirements and acceptable tests
during your studies with us. Welcome Week
_______________________________________
Student visa
Why should you We also hold regular webinars on applying to UU.
Extending your visa We’re here to help you settle into
consider Ulster? _______________________________________ university life and living in Northern Ireland.
_______________________________________
Help before your arrival ulster.ac.uk/global/visa-immigration Pick up service from local airports
Ulster delivers a world-class UK university _______________________________________ Information sessions
experience with the benefit of the lowest Once you have accepted your offer from Ulster, Meet the academic teams and support staff
student cost of living in the UK. we are here to help you plan your arrival. Social events
Find out more _______________________________________
Accommodation and where to live +44 (0)28 9036 6755
Pre-arrival information including how to get here ulster.ac.uk/global/pre-arrival
global@ulster.ac.uk
ulster.ac.uk/global
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Faculties
We Are
the Faculty
of Arts,
Humanities
and Social
Science
We are six schools dedicated
to helping people make
sense of our past, present
and future. We tell stories,
We are
challenge, create and help
others to reach their full home to
potential, making a positive state-of-the-art
impact on people’s lives. facilities
_____________________________
Belfast School of Art Industry-standard television, music
and radio studios, digital editing
School of Arts and Humanities suites and Apple computer labs
_____________________________
Mock courtroom to simulate real life
School of Communication and Media scenarios, award-winning Law Clinic
and Transitional Justice Institute
School of Education ____________________________
Performance spaces, artist studios,
fashion, textile and print workshops
School of Law _____________________________
Unique - a boutique selling
School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences student creations
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Faculties
We Are the
Faculty of
Computing,
Engineering
and the Built
Environment
We are four schools committed to
driving scientific and technological
innovation, powering the economy
and building a forward-thinking
future. We connect people, find
We are
solutions to challenges, create home to
sustainable societies and solve state-of-the-art
healthcare problems, creating facilities
better ways and places for people
to live and work. _____________________________
Onsite engineering labs with the latest
technology and software
_____________________________
Belfast School of Architecture
Pioneering cognitive robotics lab
and the Built Environment _____________________________
NIBEC - one of Europe’s leading
School of Computing research centres for medical engineering
_____________________________
CST - an industry leader in
School of Computing, sustainable energy research
Engineering and Intelligent Systems _____________________________
Modern, well-equipped
School of Engineering architecture design studios
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Faculties
We Are
the Faculty
of Life
and Health
Sciences
We are eight schools committed
to improving quality of life
by addressing some of the
most important issues of our
time including climate change,
sustainability, poverty, and
We are
helping others by creating home to
healthy and active societies. state-of-the-art
facilities
School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Geography and _____________________________
Environmental Sciences
Onsite clinics to create
School of Health Sciences real-world environments
_____________________________
School of Medicine Sports Institute Northern Ireland,
delivering expert advice to NI’s
School of Nursing top athletes
_____________________________
School of Pharmacy and Five research institutes finding
Pharmaceutical Sciences innovative ways to help society,
the economy and the environment
_____________________________
School of Psychology
Research equipment to investigate
School of Sport diverse environments
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Faculties
We Are
the Ulster
University
Business
School
One of the largest business
schools in the UK, we are
continuously working
to empower businesses,
creating the next generation
We are
of entrepeneurs. We are
innovators and we create the home to
goods, services and experiences state-of-the-art
demanded home and abroad. facilities
_____________________________
Department of Accounting, Financial Innovation Laboratory -
Finance and Economics experience a real-life trading
environment
_____________________________
Department of Hospitality The Academy restaurant - an award
and Tourism Management winning licensed training restaurant
_____________________________
Department of Global Business Interactive lecture theatres
and Enterprise and collaborative spaces
_____________________________
Food and Consumer Testing Suite
Department of Management, with product development kitchens
Leadership and Marketing and consumer research facilities
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Courses
A
Subject Course Index B
ART AND DESIGN INCLUDING DIGITAL SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY YOUTH WORK ENGINEERING OPTOMETRY
ANIMATION 58 SOCIAL WORK (2 YEAR ACCELERATED GRADUATE ENTRY) 135 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 114, 115 OPTOMETRY 121 C
ART AND DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR FOR SPECIALIST DEGREES) 61 SOCIAL WORK (3 YEAR UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY) 135 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 115 PHARMACY
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOSCIENCE 124
FINE ART 92 COMMUNITY YOUTH WORK 73 MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 114
PHARMACY 126 D
TEXTILE ART, DESIGN AND FASHION 141 COMMUNITY YOUTH STUDIES 73 TECHNOLOGY WITH DESIGN 141
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 124
PRODUCT DESIGN 129 SOCIAL, HEALTH POLICY AND COMMUNITY MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING 116
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, APPLIED 125
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION 95 SOCIAL POLICY 134 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 84
PSYCHOLOGY
E
INTERACTIVE MEDIA, DESIGN & COMPUTING SOCIAL POLICY WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 134 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 84, 85
(CRIMINOLOGY OR SOCIOLOGY)
PSYCHOLOGY 130
INTERACTION DESIGN 100 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE POLICY 96 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING WITH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 85
SPORT, COACHING AND MANAGEMENT
INTERACTIVE MEDIA 101 HEALTH AND WELLBEING 96, 97 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 63 F
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES 138
INTERACTIVE COMPUTING 101 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 72 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 86, 87
SPORT STUDIES 138
SCREEN, FILM, CREATIVE INDUSTRIES & PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLING STUDIES RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING 132 SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH 139
G
SCREEN PRODUCTION 133 COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLING STUDIES 71 COMPUTING SPORTS COACHING AND PERFORMANCE 139
CINEMATIC ARTS 69 SOCIOLOGY COMPUTING SCIENCE 75 FOOTBALL COACHING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 93
PHOTOGRAPHY WITH VIDEO 126 SOCIOLOGY 136 COMPUTING WITH EDUCATION 76 ACCOUNTING
H
GAMES DESIGN 94 SOCIOLOGY WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 136 COMPUTER SCIENCE 74 ACCOUNTING (PATHWAYS) 56
(CRIMINOLOGY OR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES)
DRAMA 80 POLITICS COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) 74 ACCOUNTING WITH SPECIALISMS 56
DRAMA WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
(EDUCATION, IRISH, MARKETING OR MUSIC) 80, 81 POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 128 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 137 ACCOUNTING AND LAW 57 I
ACCOUNTING WITH MANAGEMENT 58
ANIMATION 58 POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES WITH CRIMINOLOGY 129 INTERACTIVE COMPUTING 101
ACCOUNTING AND MARKETING 57
MUSIC LAW, CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES 76
MUSIC 118 LAW 109 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 100
FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND ECONOMICS J
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 91
MUSIC WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 118, 119 LAW WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS (ACCOUNTING, CRIMINOLOGY, IRISH, 110, 111 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 62
(DRAMA, EDUCATION OR IRISH) MARKETING OR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES)
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY 92
MUSIC, SOUND AND TECHNOLOGY 119 CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 78 COMPUTING SYSTEMS 75
ECONOMICS 81 L
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS ACCOUNTING AND LAW 57 BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS 107 GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND MARINE SCIENCES BIOLOGY 62
(WITH OPTIONAL SPECIALISM IN COUNSELLING STUDIES) BUSINESS STUDIES 67
IRISH AND IRISH STUDIES GEOGRAPHY 94 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE 64
BUSINESS WITH SPECIALISMS 67
M
IRISH LANGUAGE 103 GEOGRAPHY WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 95 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE, APPLIED (PATHOLOGY) 64 BUSINESS WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
(EDUCATION OR PSYCHOLOGY) (COMPUTING, DRAMA, EDUCATION OR IRISH) 68
IRISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 103 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 90 NUTRITION BUSINESS ECONOMICS 66
IRISH WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 104 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 91 FOOD AND NUTRITION 93
N
(COMPUTING, DRAMA, EDUCATION, MARKETING OR MUSIC) (EDUCATION OR PSYCHOLOGY) BUSINESS ANALYTICS 65
IRISH, MODERN 105 MARINE SCIENCE 113 HUMAN NUTRITION 99 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 69
O
ENGLISH PLANNING, REGENERATION AND DEVELOPMENT, REAL ESTATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT 112
ENGLISH 88 PLANNING, REGENERATION AND DEVELOPMENT 127 DIETETICS 79 MANAGEMENT PRACTICE 112
ENGLISH WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS (EDUCATION OR HISTORY) 88 REAL ESTATE 132 HEALTH PHYSIOLOGY / HEALTHCARE SCIENCE 97 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 99
ENGLISH AND HISTORY 89 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 90 MEDICINE (GRADUATE ENTRY) 117
MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, PR AND ADVERTISING
P
MARKETING 113
JOURNALISM ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, CIVIL ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND SURVEYING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 121
COMMUNICATION, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING 72
JOURNALISM 106 ARCHITECTURE 61 PARAMEDIC SCIENCE 122
JOURNALISM WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 106, 107 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING 60 PERSONALISED MEDICINE 122
COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 71 Q
(EDUCATION, ENGLISH OR HISTORY)
INTERACTIVE MEDIA 101
HISTORY ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT 60 PHYSIOTHERAPY 127
HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM
R
HISTORY 98 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 77 PODIATRY 128
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 102
HISTORY WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS (EDUCATION OR ENGLISH) 98 CIVIL ENGINEERING 70 RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING, DIAGNOSTIC 131
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 102
EDUCATION ENERGY 86 RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY 131
LEISURE AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT 111
TEACHING 140 RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING 132 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY 137 CULINARY, FOOD AND FOOD SAFETY S
EDUCATION WITH SUBJECT COMBINATIONS (BUSINESS, COMPUTING, DRAMA, ENGLISH,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, IRISH, JOURNALISM OR MUSIC) 82 BUILDING SURVEYING 65 NURSING CONSUMER MANAGEMENT AND FOOD INNOVATION 77
EDUCATION WITH DIGITAL LEARNING 82 QUANTITY SURVEYING AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT 130 NURSING (ADULT) 120 CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT 79
NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH) 120 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 90 T
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Courses
A
UCAS Accounting UCAS Accounting UCAS Accounting UCAS B
Accounting (Pathways) N400 with Specialisms NN43 and Law NM41 and Marketing NN45
BSc Hons Belfast BSc Hons Magee BSc Hons Belfast BSc Hons Magee
C
Full-Time Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Full-Time
3 year FT degree or 4 year with placement year 3 year FT degree or 4 year with placement year 4 year FT degree or 5 year with placement year 3 year FT degree or 4 year with placement year
D
Our Accounting Pathways degree is uniquely designed so Meeting the local and global demand for accounting Designed so you can progress to a career in accountancy or A flexible degree designed to provide you with a solid
that you can learn the core principles of accounting with professionals, this unique course enables you to specialise law, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the theory and foundation in business, you will study the fundamentals of E
the opportunity to specialise in those areas most required in taxation, management, or analytics. You will learn the practice of both areas whilst acquiring specialist knowledge accountancy and marketing with the opportunity to specialise
by the fast-growing Professional Services industry - foundations of accounting and each specialism before in forensics, taxation, litigation, business recovery, and in the areas that best match your personal interest and career
forensic services, financial economics or management. deciding on your final specialism. corporate law. aspirations.
F
I Will Learn I Will Learn I Will Learn I Will Learn
Financial accounting and the concepts underpinning corporate Financial and management accounting, finance, taxation, The principles, issues and applications of accounting and Elements of accounting, economics, taxation, audit and
financial reporting; management accounting and how the economics and key principles including business and law (corporate and personal) and the broader financial and assurance.
G
management accountant can facilitate business decision-making. corporate law, governance, ethics, leadership and strategy. economic environment. Management, business law, consumer behavior,
The broader context of the economy and an understanding of key Analytical problem solving, teamwork, the ability to Analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to law, international marketing and digital strategy.
principles including accounting law, governance, risk, and ethics. undertake research, commercial awareness, and the ability business finance and investment decision-making. Creative thinking, project management, strategic planning, H
A tailored curriculum resulting in a final degree in Accounting, to organise and communicate information. To analyse, interpret and communicate legal and business start-up, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Accounting (Forensics), Accounting (Financial Services) or A tailored, curriculum resulting in a final degree in financial information.
Accounting (Management Consulting). Accounting with Taxation, Accounting with Management or Real World Experience
Accounting with Analytics. Real World Experience I
Real World Experience Tackle real life projects imitating the type of work you will
Real World Experience Tackle real life projects using Bloomberg industry software, encounter when you graduate.
Tackle real life projects using Bloomberg industry software, imitating the type of work you will encounter when you Our course has been designed with industry leaders
imitating the type of work you will encounter when you graduate. Learn through real life projects imitating the type of graduate. and is taught by professionals with specialist and global J
Our course has been designed with industry leaders and is taught work you will be doing when you graduate. Our course has been designed with industry leaders experience.
by professionals with specialist and global experience. Our course has been designed with industry leaders and is taught by professionals with specialist and global Choose a placement year to build up work experience for
Apply your knowledge in the workplace or a new economy through and is taught by professionals with specialist and global experience. your CV. L
optional 1 year work placement or study abroad programme. experience. Latest legal thinking from our world-leading School of Law -
Choose a placement year to build up work experience 1st in the UK for outstanding impact in law research. Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities for your CV.
Career Opportunities Professional Accountant Marketing Officer M
Professional Accountant Tax Advisor Career Opportunities Operations Analyst Business Management
Forensic Accountant Business Analyst Accountant Solicitor Management Accountant Entrepreneur
Auditor Management Consultant Professional Accountant Operations Analyst Forensic Accountant Corporate Law Specialist
Tax Advisor Business Management Tax Advisor Professional Services You must complete professional body exams to become N
You must complete professional body exams to become
Management Accountant Auditor a professional accountant. This degree gives you some
a professional accountant. This degree can give you the
Further study and exams are required to become a professional exemptions.
maximum exemptions possible.
You must complete professional body exams to become accountant or to practice as a solicitor or barrister. O
a professional accountant. This degree can give you the Why Ulster?
Why Ulster?
maximum exemptions possible. Why Ulster?
Accredited by globally recognised Chartered Accountants
Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland, Association
Why Ulster? Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland, Association of Ireland, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and P
of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered
Chartered Certified Accountants, The Law Society of Northern Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Accountants in England and Wales, and Chartered Institute
Accredited by globally recognised Chartered Accountants Ireland, The Bar Standards Board and The Solicitors
of Management Accountants.
Ireland, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Regulatory Authority.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Q
Full-Time Entry Requirements
Full-Time Entry Requirements Full-Time Entry Requirements
Refer to the University’s General Entrance Requirements.
Full-Time Entry Requirements R
Refer to the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Refer to the University’s General Entrance Requirements.
Refer to the University’s General Entrance Requirements.
A Level: ABB-BBB*
*if including A Level Maths A Level: ABB-BBB* A Level: CCC
A Level: BBC-BCC* S
*if including A Level Maths
*if including Maths
GCSE: Specific subject(s) required at GCSE. Please refer GCSE: Specific subject(s) required at GCSE. Please refer
to the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for the full list. GCSE: Specific subject(s) required at GCSE. Please refer to the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for the full list.
GCSE: Specific subject(s) required at GCSE. Please refer
to the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for the full list.
to the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for the full list. T
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