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University of Nottingham Malaysia
Postgraduate Prospectus 2018/19
Achieve it in a world
beyond ordinary
For postgraduate enquiries contact:
Student Recruitment Enquiry Centre
+60 3 8924 8686
nottingham.edu.my/make-
an-enquiry
UoNMalaysiaCampus
@UoNMalaysia
Postgraduate prospectus 2018/19
nottingham.edu.my University of Nottingham Malaysia
Welcome
Worldwide
5
About
study abroad
opportunities
Star 5,000
Welcome to the There’s a wealth of opportunities
at our campuses in China and the
rating in
SETARA 2017
students from
85 countries
world of Nottingham
UK and at partner universities study at Malaysia
across the globe.
Campus.
Access to a world-class
Top
Top Over
UK education
Our degrees are honours degrees and taught in English.
All students graduate with the same degree and the same
certificate, regardless of which campus they study at.
100
universities
in the UK
for graduate
270,000
alumni from across
Our degrees are accredited by international professional worldwide
bodies such as the Association of MBAs, EQUIS, the
Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Great Britain and the UK QS World University Rankings 2018
employment
The Times and The Sunday Times
the globe
Alumni from our UK, China and Malaysia Campuses.
Engineering Council. Good University Guide 2017
Nobel prize- Renowned for our commitment
winning to teaching and learning, we are in the
top 100 of universities internationally*.
academics Recognised globally for teaching
University of Nottingham
academics have won Nobel excellence, acclaimed for our life-
Prizes twice since 2003.
changing research and home to
students from all over the world,
University of Nottingham is an inspiring
place to study and work.
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In 2000 we became the first British university to set up a campus
both outside of the UK and in Malaysia, earning University of
Nottingham the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2001 and the Queen’s
Award for Industry (International Trade) 2006.
Since opening, Nottingham Malaysia has welcomed students from
international across the globe and gained a reputation for world-class research and
campuses teaching in arts, engineering, science and social science.
in China
*QS World University Rankings 2018
and the UK
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Contents
Contents
It starts here Teaching excellence
World-changing research
On campus
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9
11
Engineering
Research opportunities
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
67
70
71
Where it goes
Student life 13 Civil Engineering 74
Sporting opportunities 15 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 76
Supporting your future 17 Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing
Our global community 19 Engineering 78
is up to you
Your support network 21
Our Graduate School 23
Accommodation 25
Science 81
International students 27
Biomedical Sciences 82
Our international campuses 29
Biosciences 85
Scholarships 31
Computer Science 88
See for yourself 33
Environmental and Geographical Sciences 91
Pharmacy 94
Arts and Social Sciences 35
Psychology 96
Applied Psychology 36
Pharmacy 118
Business 40
Psychology 123
Economics 48
Education 50 How to apply 99
English 55 Where to find us 101
Media, Languages and Cultures 59 Index 103
Politics, History and International Relations 63
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Teaching and learning
Teaching excellence
At Nottingham, we put students at the heart of the University. We are How you are taught
committed to ensure that students learn in an academically stimulating As an international university we
pride ourselves on generating
environment, and provide opportunities for students’ personal development graduates with global attributes for
including their entrepreneurial and leadership skills. These commitment and the global workplace. Our student-
centred style of learning will equip
their achievement is recognised by the Teaching Excellence Framework you with the skills and analytical
(TEF) Gold rating for outstanding teaching achieved in 2017 and SETARA abilities necessary to thrive in
business and industry. Teaching and
2017 5-star ‘Excellent’ for mature university category are just two of the learning opportunities at Nottingham
most recent ratings received for the quality of teaching and learning at Malaysia are directly informed
by cutting-edge research and
Nottingham. The SETARA rating further evidence our strong commitment technology.
to the growth of the higher education sector in Malaysia in providing access Course activities are enriched by
to students to earn an international degree with mobility opportunities guest lectures from visiting scholars,
research seminars, workshops and
across campuses in the UK and China. In addition, being part of two quality student conferences. Classes are led
assurance jurisdictions (QAA*, UK and MQA**) further strengthens our by tutors who are actively involved
in extending the boundaries of
quality standing as we are independently evaluated by these agencies. our knowledge, and who seek to
University is consistently among the highest ranking performers in promote a community of learning
in which undergraduate and
independent teaching assessments. postgraduate teaching feeds directly
into a collective and collaborative
An internationally discipline, they are required to taught programmes provide a intellectual endeavour. The relatively
obtain Post Graduate Certificate structured framework for study. small size of our student body with
recognised UK degree in Higher Education. Besides They are based upon a programme an average staff student ratio of 1:14,
All degrees offered by University of teaching, academic staff members of strategic and innovative delivery allows for a more intimate teaching
Nottingham Malaysia are University are required to be active in research and assessment mechanisms and and learning experience, with
of Nottingham degrees and are and publication and be involved also traditional ones such as lectures, academics readily approachable to
subject to the same quality assurance in community and international seminars and tutorials. Students provide further one-on-one support
processes as those offered in the engagement. will normally complete compulsory where needed.
UK. You will graduate with a degree core modules and will have the
In addition, our personal tutorial
from University of Nottingham, Quality courses opportunity to select from a number
system gives you access to an
irrespective of the campus at which of optional modules. These courses
you complete your programme, be it We offer a comprehensive and aim to equip you with a curiosity-
academic member of staff to assist
in the UK, China or Malaysia. You will varied range of courses, catering driven and deep understanding of
you in any non-academic issues that
receive a UK-style education and all to students at all levels, through you might face during your time at
your subject, as well as a critical
our degree programmes, coursework foundation, undergraduate and approach and skills relevant to your
University.
materials, and assessments are in postgraduate to PhD. Our courses
English. span a range of disciplines and future career. nottingham.edu.my/
subjects across arts and social teachingandlearning
Our teaching is informed by the
sciences, engineering and science.
Academic excellence Our degrees are accredited
very latest research findings and * The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
for Higher Education’s independent
our courses constantly evolve
All academic staff at the University by both the Malaysian and UK to incorporate new research review of teaching quality in the UK.
of Nottingham Malaysia are quality assurance agencies and by developments, with many delivered **The Malaysian Qualifications Agency
selected based on their excellence relevant national and international by research scholars passionate (MQA) for Higher Education’s review of
in teaching and research. Diversity professional bodies such as the about their subjects. We also teaching quality in Malaysia.
is our strength. Our highly qualified Association of MBAs, EQUIS, the UK regularly consult with businesses and
academic staff members are from Engineering Council and the General employers to ensure our programmes
the UK, Malaysia and various Pharmaceutical Council (UK). This provide you with the opportunity to
countries recruited based on open proves that our programmes are develop key transferable skills for
international competition. Besides internationally tested for quality. employment.
their qualification in their respective Our undergraduate and postgraduate
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Teaching and learning
Research
World-
changing
research
97% of Nottingham’s research is
recognised internationally and 80% is
world-leading or internationally excellent*
We have 5 star rating for the Malaysian
Research Assessment (MyRA) exercise
We have a grant portfolio of over RM37
million in 2017
Received over RM10 million in research
funding in 2016
Over 370 papers were published by
academics in 2016*
* As submitted to MyRA 2016
Accolades
Staff in Malaysia have been awarded a Top Research We have also identified 14 research groups to
Scientists Malaysia award by the Academy of Sciences focus and assist our research teams. They include:
Malaysia, two Young Chemical Engineer in Research Awards Active Vision
by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, a JCI Ten Young
Advanced Materials
Outstanding Malaysians award, and a L’Oreal-UNESCO
Women in Science fellowship. Combustion and Fuels
Drug Delivery
Support Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering
We provide extensive support for our staff through initiatives Food, Nutrition and Health
such as the Early Career Research Network, which aims to Intelligent Systems
create a multidisciplinary environment for research activity.
Molecular Pharming and Bioproduction
Research Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
Research in Malaysia takes place against a background Polymer Composites
of excellence at Nottingham. We are characterised by Renewable Energy
excellence in research, with our particular focus on Sahz nano- supercapacitor Pilot Plant
addressing the challenges facing Southeast Asia and
countries in the Islamic world. Sustainable Process Integration
Urban climate and Pollution
We have established a number of Research Centres in
Malaysia Campus and they include:
Asia Aerospace City Research and Technology Centre - AARTC
Centre for Interdisciplinary Data Analytics - CIDA
Centre of Excellence for Green Technologies - CEGT
Research Centre in Environmental Sustainability - MINDSET
The Centre for Sustainable Palm Oil Research - CESPOR
To see more of what’s on offer, visit
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Our campus
On Combining beautiful
gardens, striking
A strong sense of
community
Transport is available from the
campus to the nearest bus and rail
stations, providing easy access to KL
Eat, drink
and socialise
campus
and the surrounding region. Kuala
architecture and University of Nottingham Malaysia is
Lumpur International Airport is just
The campus has an indoor and
characterised by its strong sense of outdoor food court based in the
state-of-the-art learning community, created by approachable
a 30-minute drive away, making it
an ideal base from which to explore
Students’ Association Building,
and research facilities, staff, a welcoming student body,
excellent support services and a
locally and further afield.
which has recently been extended
and renovated, providing a wide
our university is an wide range of activities to help you
Amenities for
choice of food for all tastes. The
meet new people and feel at home. University has also invested money in
inspirational place to your convenience creating social and learning hubs for
live, work and study. A truly Malaysian Our self-sufficient campus provides
students in the Student’s Association
Building and around campus. These
setting students and staff with a range of are perfect places to relax and catch
amenities. Facilities include 24-hour up with friends.
We are based on a self-contained
computer access, convenience
site near Semenyih in the state
stores, vending machines, ATMs,
of Selangor, 30 kilometres from
an extensive library, a sports
Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur
complex, an Islamic Centre, a health
(KL). The beautiful setting and
centre and a creche. Prayer rooms
state-of-the-art teaching, learning,
are available 24-hours a day for
research and leisure facilities
Muslim students, with a free bus
combine to make an inspirational
service provided to the mosque
environment for studying and
in Semenyih for Friday prayers.
student life.
Buddhist, Christian and Hindu places
of worship can be found in Semenyih
and university facilities are also
available to support and host these
activities.
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Student life Students’ Association Networks
As a student at the University, Networks bring together students promote equal opportunity as well Home Students Officer and
you are automatically a member either to discuss issues of as social justice. International Students Officer who
of the Students’ Association importance or to work together to deal with:
(SA), which focuses on student organise events, campaigns or other The networks under the various
– Accommodation
experience at the University of forms of value-adding activities to executive officers are:
– Food
Nottingham Malaysia and also our student community. Education Network – – Health
acts as the bridge between the Education Officer – Security
student community and University Each network is chaired by an SA
International Students’ Bureau – Transport
management. Executive Officer. Networks are also
(ISB) – International Students Postgraduate Students Network
channels to collectively bring up
The SA encourages you to get to Officer (PGSN) – Postgraduate Officer
welfare concerns to the University
know your peers and get involved management while recommending Sports Network – Sports Officer
Find out more about the Students’
with the wide range of events ways to improve and resolve such Sustainability Network –
Association at sanottingham.org
and activities organised by the matters. Whilst playing a part in Sustainability Officer
SA Executives and its clubs and creating a green environment, the Marketing and Communications
SAUNMC
societies, beginning with Freshers’ Sustainability Network also focuses Network – Vice President
Week for new students. on activities that are charitable and Welfare Networks –
The SA receives an annual grant
from the University in order
to offer activities and improve
equipment and facilities for Student Council
students. We also have the The Student Council serves as
authority to raise additional funds a key component of our student
from profits made by running community - it is the highest
activities, and via business governing and policy setting body
ventures run by students, such as of the Students’ Association (SA).
its very own merchandise shop Council consists of over 40 student
Nott A Shop. representatives who serve in the
interest of all students. Councillors
You may choose to take the
serve at various levels across our
leadership challenge as an elected
vibrant student community under
student officer in the SA Executive
the positions of: SA executive
Committee, the Student Council
officers, faculty representatives,
Steering Committee or in the clubs
school representatives,
and societies executive positions,
postgraduate representatives, clubs
or use your talents to organise or
& societies representatives and hall
Student life
participate in the many events and
tutors.
activities. Whatever you decide to
do, there are lots of opportunities Council’s roles include the
available to help develop your consideration of business affecting
skills while enhancing your CV. the student community, initiation
and framing of SA by-laws and the
regulation of SA policy.
You will find our campus vibrant and
welcoming with lots of events and
activities to interest you. The Students’ Freshers’ Week Clubs and Societies Students’ Association Executive Committee
The SA aims to provide all The SA has over 75 clubs and The SA is run by an Executive Positions held by the Executive
Association provides many opportunities new students with a fun-filled societies covering a wide spectrum Committee (EXCO) of nine elected Committee include:
to enhance your university life, and Freshers’ Week experience.
During Freshers’ Week you can
of interests including academic,
arts, cultural, international affiliated
full-time student volunteers holding
various portfolios to serve the
President
Vice President
our facilities enable you to socialise, enjoy various events designed societies, religion, social, special student community. The EXCO aims
Activities Officer
to welcome you to the interests and sports. It is highly to improve the experience of student
participate in activities and take a University, make new friends recommended that you become a life by providing representation, Education Officer
break from academic life. and experience the diversity.
Past activities have included
member of one or more of our clubs
and societies to build up your CV
development opportunities and
quality services for all our students.
Home Students Officer
International Students Officer
ice-breaking sessions, karaoke, and for your own self-development. No matter what your level of study, Postgraduate Officer
campus-wide treasure hunts, Annual membership begins with a your student experience will be Sports Officer
cabaret, bowling, BBQ nights, minimum of RM10 depending on the taken care of by your elected peers
Sustainability Officer
music jamming sessions and club or society. During the second from the time you step into the
much more. week of the first semester there is a University until the day you graduate.
Clubs and Societies Fair, where you
will be spoilt for choice with clubs
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and societies to join. 14
nottingham.edu.my/currentstudents
Sporting opportunities
Sporting
Sports facilities
University of Nottingham Malaysia boasts an
impressive range of sports facilities which are free
opportunities
to all students and staff.
Indoor facilities include courts for badminton,
basketball, futsal, netball, squash, and volleyball;
a fully-equipped gymnasium; and a multi-purpose
room for martial arts or table tennis.
Outdoor facilities include a five-a-side football
and hockey pitch; a jogging track; a multipurpose
field with football, rugby and cricket pitches; a
mini archery range; a multipurpose outdoor court
suitable for basketball, futsal, and volleyball; and
two tennis courts.
As well as an excellent academic We also have 25m outdoor swimming pool with
reputation, Nottingham is well known mixed gender, male and female only session.
for its sporting success.
Sports Clubs
The Students’ Association (page
13) supports many sport clubs
that you can join during your
time with us. These include
clubs for badminton, basketball,
cricket, dance, dodgeball,
football, golf, hockey, martial
arts, netball, rock climbing,
rugby, squash, swimming, table
tennis, tennis, track and field,
ultimate frisbee and volleyball.
Whether you’re passionate
about competing or just fancy
something new, we’ve got it
covered.
Tri Campus Games
Find out about getting involved
in sport at Nottingham:
Unique within higher education, our Tri Campus Games see students
nottingham.edu.my/sport from each of our Nottingham campuses – Malaysia, the UK and China –
competing against each other in several sports. The Games involve nearly
200 students from more than 20 nationalities and are held on a different
international campus each year.
Get involved in the games through one of the Students’ Association sports
clubs or come along and show your fellow students your support!
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Support
Supporting
your future
Research shows that Nottingham is one
of the most targeted universities by
Britain’s leading graduate employers*.
* University of the year for Graduate employment - Good
University Guide 2017
Career development
The Careers Advisory Service (CAS) can play an
important role in your career development. Our
services will provide you with essential resources
and guidance for your career choices and offer
many opportunities for you to develop the skills
needed to plan and manage your future. CAS will
help you develop your career by:
preparing you for the working
organising events such as careers
world by providing advice on fairs and careers talks to provide
matters such as CV and cover invaluable opportunities to meet
letter writing, interview and job potential employers
hunting skills
arranging company
providing you with the necessary
presentations, field trips,
knowledge to manage your networking events and
career expectations and enhance roadshows
your employability
providing access to dedicated
creating awareness of the
online and printed careers
importance of career information, information on relevant
resources, skills development and occupations, employers and
career guidance to fully prepare further study through the Careers
you for the workplace Resource Centre careers@nottingham.edu.my
liaising and maintaining close
maintaining good relationships
links with potential employers and excellent collaborations UNMCcareers
to obtain information on career with potential employers for the
opportunities, internship and benefit of students, employers blogs.nottingham.edu.my/careers
training programmes and and the University
competitions nottingham.edu.my/careers
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nottingham.edu.my/careers
Our alumni
As a graduate of University of Nottingham, you will join our global
community of 270,000 alumni worldwide.
Our global Our alumni
Graduates of University of Nottingham automatically
become members of our extensive global alumni
Notable alumni
We’re proud of the contribution our graduates make to
society. Here’s what some of them have gone on to do:
community
community. There are a whole host of services
available to you as a Nottingham alumnus, including: Dr Stewart Adams OBE – pharmacologist and creator
of the painkiller ibuprofen
lifelong access to the Careers Advisory Service
masterclasses Sir Clive Granger – economist and Nobel Prize
mentoring programmes Winner
recognition through Alumni Laureate Awards DH Lawrence – author
social networking events
Judith McHale – former Under-Secretary of State in
the US Obama Administration
Alumni and Donor Relations Office
Sir Andrew Witty – CEO GlaxoSmithKline and
The Alumni and Donor Relations Office was set
Chancellor of The University of Nottingham
up on the Malaysia Campus in 2013, signalling the
University’s intentions to further serve its alumni and John Rishton – former CEO, Rolls-Royce
extend their Nottingham experience beyond their
time spent on campus. Alumni are encouraged to get Sir John Sawers – former Head of MI6, UK
in touch with us to find out how to be a part of a rich
YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
and exciting network of individuals. – Prime Minister of Malaysia
nottingham.edu.my/alumni The late DYMM Tuanku Ja’afar Ibni Almarhum
Tuanku Abdul Rahman – Former King of Malaysia
and Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Alumni Online
The late DYMM Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Ibni
You can also join our online alumni community to
Almarhum Sultan Yussuf Izzuddin Shah Ghafarullahu-
find and stay in touch with friends, find out about
lah – Sultan of Perak, Malaysia
the latest exclusive alumni events, gain access to
social networking sites, subscribe to newsletters and DYMM Tuanku Zara Salim - Raja Permaisuri Perak
access the Alumni Exchange Magazine. (equivalent to the Queen of Perak)
alumni.nottingham.ac.uk/netcommunity YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Almarhum Tuanku
Ja’afar – 10th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (equivalent to
King) of Malaysia from 26 April 1994 until 25 April
1999 and the 4th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern
Negeri Sembilan
YM Tengku Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Rithauddeen
Bin Tengku Ismail – Former Minister of Foreign
Affairs Malaysia, Minister of Trade and Industry and
Deputy Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The
University of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn. Bhd
Deng Yaping – China’s Sporting Star of the century
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nottingham.edu.my/alumniServices for students
Your support
network
At University of Nottingham Malaysia we
understand it can take time to adjust to
Library resources
living and studying in a new environment. The library at the Malaysia Campus
We provide a number of dedicated has a comprehensive collection of
books to meet the taught courses
services designed to help you with the offered by the University. The
transition to university life. library also has a wide spectrum
of electronic and information
resources, including subject-based
reference enquiry services, internet
subject gateway services and
subject focused academic support
Health and wellbeing Academic and practical support services. Electronic resources can
be accessed anywhere via internet.
nottingham.edu.my/
In addition to the many Our professionally qualified These include queries regarding Student Services English language thelibrary
opportunities available to you to counsellors and psychologists admissions and registration,
Centre support
enhance your life on campus, we
also hold your health and wellbeing
can help you cope with a range of
issues, counselling you through
residential accommodation,
assessments and adjustments to the The Student Services Centre is We believe that all students have
IT services
in high regard. personal problems, mental learning, teaching and assessment located in the Students’ Association the potential to complete their Information Services provide a range
health concerns, relationship environment, and access to Building. It is a one-stop-shop studies speaking excellent English. of facilities both on campus and off
campus. These include computer
University Health circumstances and academic alternative formats. to help you with University- The Centre for English Language
rooms, video conferencing facilities,
or work-related situations. related administration, such as Education provides English language
Centre print, copy and scanning facilities,
Faith provision accommodation, campus services, support for all students who need it
and student portals for accessing
The campus houses the University Disability and Prayer rooms are available 24 hours
finance, sponsorship, support through our insessional classes, which
study materials.
Health Centre where students and services, registry, and visa issues. are free of charge.
staff can seek medical advice and learning support a day for Muslim students on the
For faculty matters you will need to nottingham.edu.my/IT-
consultation. Highly trained staff At Nottingham Malaysia we are ground floor of the Computer
visit your faculty office. nottingham.edu.my/celfe Services
at the centre can also dispense strongly committed to the equality Centre and within the Islamic
Centre. The nearest mosque is in
medicines and arrange for of opportunity in our provisions
Semenyih and a free bus service is Academic and personal Student registry
laboratory tests and referrals for all of our students. Our campus
where necessary. has been designed so that it is provided for Muslim students for tutoring system The Student Registry Office
accessible to all. If you are a student Friday prayers around lunchtime. To help you in your academic oversees administrative matters that
nottingham.edu.my/ with a physical disability, dyslexia or Buddhist, Christian and Hindu studies we provide you with a concern students, including issuing
healthcentre places of worship can be found in
a long-term medical condition, our personal tutor, who is usually a letters, processing withdrawal and
disability service, offered through nearby Semenyih. The University member of academic staff involved suspension applications, producing
Counselling and the University Wellbeing and facilities are also available to in the teaching of your course. official transcripts and certificates,
support and host these activities.
mental health Learning Support, provides support, At the start of each semester you maintaining the student records
advice and assistance on a range of will meet with your personal tutor database, updating student details,
We provide support for students
matters. Find out more and may turn to them for advice setting the academic calendar, and
through University Wellbeing Learn more about our health and help on all academic related managing and updating course
and Learning Support, a free and and wellbeing provisions at matters. information.
confidential service which provides
emotional support for any student nottingham.edu.my/ nottingham.edu.my/
who may be experiencing difficulties
wellbeing
studentregistry
21 or worries. 22Graduate School
The Graduate School
Postgraduates are central to our research mission. Our
Our Graduate School
dedicated Graduate School is committed to working
with you to ensure you receive all the support and skills
training you need to fulfill your potential.
The Graduate School provides an excellent
The Graduate School supports all postgraduates postgraduate experience via its thriving community
where you can come and relax, have a break from
work or study, meet other postgraduates and early
and early career researchers. We offer a career researchers and develop a constructive network
of friends and colleagues. We provide a year-round
dedicated postgraduate hub, various resources programme of social and academic-related events as
well as personal and professional support. We also
and development opportunities, training courses,
have a Graduate School in China and Graduate Centres
at our UK campus which you can use should you spend
any time there.
seminars and public engagement activities.
Researcher Development
Programme
We deliver core training in line with the standards set
out by the UK’s major research funders through our
Research Development Programme. This means that as
well as helping you to develop your research skills,
you’ll have access to a wide range of professional
development opportunities, covering communication
skills, careers, time management and entrepreneurship.
You’ll also have the chance to meet and work alongside
researchers from other disciplines.
Public Engagement
We offer you a range of activities to help you get
involved with public engagement. It’s not only
interesting, rewarding and lots of fun but also inspires
creativity and innovation; generate public awareness
and support for the research being undertaken and
help to demonstrate research impact.
Travel and Mobility Awards
The Graduate School offers a number of competitive
financial awards if you want to present your
research overseas or spend time researching abroad.
These include Graduate School Travel Prizes,
which contribute towards the cost of attending
an international conference and U21 Research
attachments.
graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my
UNMCGradSchool
nottingham.edu.my/gs
23 24Accommodation On-campus Terms and
accommodation conditions
Accommodation
We offer various room types within You can submit your application
our 11 halls of residence, totaling over for a room, once you have
2,400 beds, to suit your budget. They submitted your application to
range from single en suite, twin share study with us.
to four shared bedrooms. These halls
are within easy walking distance You are then required to provide
Finding the right place to live while to the academic buildings, sports proof of payment of the rental
complex, food courts and leisure fee as indicated in the official
you study is an important consideration facilities. invoice to confirm your booking.
in your choice of university. Our You will also have a Hall Warden or
Accommodation Office is here to offer Hall Tutor who will be available to
care for your safety and welfare.
a free and friendly service in helping Facilities include:
Off-campus accommodation Students
you find a place to live that not only cleaning services
Should the on-campus Off-campus accommodation is with specific
suits your needs but lets you get on communal student area
(Student Village North - Radius accommodation be unavailable, you privately owned and managed, and requirements
with university life – both studying and Nexus) may choose to live in off-campus
accommodation in Taman Tasik
not run by the University. Please be
aware that if you opt to reside in off- If you have a disability or a
communal student hub
and having fun. (Student Village North J1-J6) Semenyih (TTS) or UniVillage. TTS is campus accommodation it is a private specific medical requirement,
please indicate this in your
located about 2km from the campus arrangement between yourself and
convenience store (Student application form and send
main entrance, while UniVillage is the off-campus accommodation
Village North) us any necessary medical
located across the road from the manager.
laundry services reports. These will be
main entrance. Shuttle bus services
mini fridge in room (Student are provided between the campus forwarded to our Student
Village North J1-J6) and these two locations which takes Wellbeing and Learning
outdoor gym (Student Village 5-10 minutes. Support Office for further
North and South) advice and assessment.
pantry facilities
room repair and maintenance
services
wireless internet connection Room types Rental per student
Accommodation fees includes utilities Deluxe single en-suite bathroom RM750 per month
and internet connection. The room with air-conditioning
rental will be billed on a quarterly Single en-suite bathroom with air-conditioning RM680 per month
basis. Single shared en-suite bathroom RM615 per month
with air-conditioning
Air-conditioning Single shared bathroom in five RM585 per month
room flat with air-conditioning
and other costs
Single shared en-suite bathroom RM510 per month
Students in rooms with air-
conditioning will be billed on a Single shared bathroom in five room flat RM480 per month
quarterly basis based on usage from Twin shared in six bed flat RM455 per month
meter reading. Students may use the Four shared bedroom RM395 per month
coin-operated launderette services at
own expenses.
Who can apply?
The University accommodation policy Room preferences How to apply Find out more
states that all new students and and allocation You can download the on-campus Please contact the
current residents are allowed to apply accommodation application form Accommodation Office:
Please indicate five choices of
from the university website. Once
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25 26International student support
Medical insurance
Medical insurance coverage is compulsory and
International students
arranged for you by the International Office. The
coverage takes effect from the point of registration
on campus.
“Selamat Datang, Huãn Yíng
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insurance
Student visa support
and Vanakkam!” All non-Malaysian nationals who wish to study at an
educational institution in Malaysia are required to hold
a valid Student Pass. We assist international students
University of Nottingham Malaysia welcomes you in arranging dependant passes for spouse or family
members, renewing the student visa while transferring
schools within Malaysia and any other visa-related
to one of the most diverse nations in Asia. issues.
The Visa Office also arranges for the required annual
renewal of student visas. Please contact us for further
information.
Welcome to Malaysia Having been colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and apply.visa@nottingham.edu.my
Covering an area of 127,350 square miles, Malaysia
British, you will see, hear and taste these influences in The capital city
the architecture, Malay language and the internationally The Malaysia campus is a 45-minute drive away
consists of two regions separated by the South China Sea:
Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo (also known as
acclaimed Malaysian cuisine. Visitors to Malaysia are also from Kuala Lumpur (KL), one of Asia’s most Airport pick-up
left awestruck by the tropical beauty of Malaysia - with vibrant cities. KL is a true metropolis with some
West and East Malaysia respectively). Peninsular Malaysia We offer an airport pick-up service for new
pristine beaches, some of the world’s best underwater of the world’s tallest buildings, largest shopping
extends southeast from the border of Thailand. Malaysian international students on designated days prior to the
wildlife, ancient rainforests and UNESCO World heritage havens and modern infrastructure. However, registration week. For further information, For further
Borneo consists of the states of Sabah and Sarawak which sites to explore, nature enthusiasts will find an exciting
are located on the north-western coastal region of the Kuala Lumpur also has pockets of historical information, please write to us.
home in Malaysia. sites, traditional villages (known as kampung)
island of Borneo. The country’s population is over 30 million
to date. and greenery which are fun to explore on the international.support@nottingham.edu.my
weekends. The city is served by a comprehensive
Malaysia is a country with a unique blend of cultural transportation system including buses, trains, a
influences and ethnic groups. The country is home to monorail and a number of airports. Meet us
three main ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indians,
Kuala Lumpur lies in the heart of Southeast Members of the International Office frequently
as well as the native Orang Asli and East Malaysian tribes.
Asia, and due to the number of low-cost and travel to different countries to meet with prospective
international carriers transiting in the country, is students and their families. We also have overseas
an inexpensive starting point for travel around representatives in a number of countries who can help
you find the right course, and offer support and advice
Southeast Asia and Australia.
through the application process. If you would like
to visit the University in person, we will be happy to
The International Office arrange a visit for you.
The International Office is responsible for the
overall international student recruitment and nottingham.edu.my/international/overseas
support, and establishing close relationship with
foreign institutions for potential collaborations.
Contact us
International student If you are an international student with a query about
support services studying with us in Malaysia, please contact us.
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support services available at the University.
27 28International campuses
Our international China – the city
campuses
During your time with us, you might have the chance
to study at one of our campuses in the UK or China. All
our campuses offer a warm and friendly environment,
interesting landscapes and first-rate facilities.
Jubilee Campus
UK campuses Sutton Bonington Campus
University Park Campus Located in the beautiful countryside of south
Nottinghamshire, Sutton Bonington Campus occupies
Set around a lake with beautifully kept gardens, the a spacious 100-acre site with its own teaching and
330-acre University Park is the University’s principal learning facilities, sports centre, student guild, social
campus. Receiving Green Flag Award status every year amenities and halls of residence.
since 2003, it is one of the most attractive campuses in
the country and features a mixture of period buildings Ten miles south of University Park, the campus benefits
and modern teaching and research facilities, with 12 from state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
halls of residence, a conference and exhibition centre, including purpose-built plant, food and nutrition
sports facilities and Nottingham Lakeside Arts. science buildings, specialised laboratories, a 24-hour
learning resource centre, extensive library, University
farm and a dairy centre with 180 robotically milked
Jubilee Campus cows. The campus also houses the School of Veterinary
Jubilee Campus opened in 1999 and is just one mile Medicine and Science which opened in 2006 as the
from University Park. It is an exemplar in sustainable first in Britain for more than 50 years.
brownfield regeneration and has won numerous awards
for its environmentally friendly design. The modern,
purpose-built buildings include teaching and research China Campus
facilities, residences, retail, social and support
amenities, libraries and a sports hall.
University of Nottingham Ningbo
China
Aspire, one of the country’s tallest free-standing work
of public art, soars to 60 metres above the campus. China campus became the first British university to
The adjoining Innovation Park was launched in 2008 establish and run a campus independently within mainland
and continues to expand and evolve, hosting specialist China when the first intake students were admitted in
facilities for global satellite navigation systems, 2004.
renewable energy technologies, mental health research Around two-and-a-half hours by car from Shanghai, the
and aerospace technologies. China Campus is based at the Higher Education Park
in Ningbo, a historic port city on China’s eastern coast.
n
ottingham.edu.my/campuses The campus covers 144 acres of landscaped parkland,
with a central lake and its own version of Nottingham’s
famous Trent Building. There are academic, residential
and support facilities for almost 6,000 students
including academic offices, a library, a fully equipped
sports centre, a Students’ Union, restaurants and shops.
29 30Funding your studies
Scholarships
University of Nottingham Malaysia grants scholarships to
deserving and academically excellent students. Applicants
are selected based on their academic achievements and the
socio-economic status of their family. In addition, there are
various sources of financial assistance available to help fund
your education.
Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship Financial assistance
10 full scholarships are offered every year for selected
masters programmes. This scholarship is only offered Postgraduate students may also seek funding through
to international students from third world and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Withdrawal
developing countries. Scheme for Education.
Automatic scholarships Students with outstanding academic results can also
We offer several automatic scholarships for alumni seek sponsorship from other sponsoring bodies.
of The University of Nottingham, children of alumni,
siblings, spouses and alumni of Universitas 21 (U21) +60 3 8924 8052/8665/8063
institutions.
sponsorship@nottingham.edu.my
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Taught
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All postgraduate taught courses offered in the Faculty
of Arts and Social Sciences are eligible for this award.
The scholarship reduces the tuition fee by 25% and is
offered to both Malaysian and international students.
The scholarship is valid for the entire duration of
postgraduate taught degrees.
31 32Independent visits Meet us in your country
See for
You are welcome to arrange a visit to the campus and Members of our International Office visit many
meet our staff for more information. Please contact countries to meet prospective students and attend
your school or department of interest directly to international exhibitions. We also work with a number
arrange for a visit. of international academic services, educational
agencies and counsellors in countries across the globe.
yourself
Education fairs These agents and counsellors can help you to find the
We participate in a number of education fairs right course, providing support and advise throughout
throughout the year all over Malaysia. You can talk to the application process.
our staff and find out more about the University and our
courses. nottingham.edu.my/overseasrepresentatives
Open days nottingham.edu.my/study/events
Find out more
Each year we run open days, information Contact us to find out how you can meet our staff or
visit our campus.
days and counselling sessions where you can
visit our campus, experience our facilities, nottingham.edu.my/make-an-enquiry
meet students and staff, attend talks and
presentations as well as participating in
activities.
Some faculties and schools also run their
own open days and programme previews
throughout the year.
33 34Applied
Arts and
Applied Psychology 36
Business 40
Economics 48
Psychology
Social Education 50
Arts and Social Sciences
English 55
Sciences
Media, Languages and Cultures 59
Politics, History and International Relations 63
Teaching and learning The occupational health and At a glance
wellbeing cluster is concerned with
Applied Psychology in the Division We are a world-leading
contemporary issues in occupational
of Organisational and Applied provider of education and
health and wellbeing, with an
Psychology enjoys a strong reputation training in applied psychology
emphasis on cross-cultural contexts.
for teaching and research. Our and related subjects, and a
international team of staff have
expertise in a diverse range of areas Professional thriving centre for research in
applied psychology.
in applied psychology. They are accreditation
actively engaged in the collection, We are committed to an
The MSc Occupational Health and
evaluation and dissemination of international approach, our
Safety Leadership is accredited by the
research activities informing policy, staff and students come from
Institution of Occupational Safety and
best practice and education both over 40 different countries and
Health (IOSH), Europe’s professional
nationally and internationally. we are involved in research
body for leading health and safety
collaborations with colleagues
The division first opened its doors professionals. This confers eligibility
across the globe.
at the University of Nottingham for graduate membership leading to
Malaysia in December 2006, and chartership with the IOSH.
aims to promote the contribution of
Career prospects
Create it applied psychology to organisational
development, occupational and Management psychologists are
public health and safety, and to well paid and in demand as they
the management of related health make a positive difference to
services. organisational culture, productivity
and performance. Most work within
Research
Challenge it
a variety of large public or private
Our research in applied psychology organisations, often specialising in
aims to promote ‘healthy people, specific areas of work psychology.
All entry requirements, fees, school
Some choose to work for psychology
healthy organisations and healthy and course information are intended as
and management consultancies while
communities’. Our research a guide and were accurate at the time
others enter more general roles. of printing. For the most up to date
activities are managed through
three clusters: culture and social Graduates of the MSc Occupational information and further details of each
course, please visit nottingham.edu.
cognition in organisations, learning Health and Safety Leadership may
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and development, and occupational pursue a career in occupational health
health and wellbeing. and safety. Experienced practitioners
could specialise in a particular area of +60 3 8924 8686
The culture and social cognition in health and safety or work freelance as nottingham.edu.my/make-
organisations cluster is concerned a consultant. an-enquiry
with the impact of culture and
group level processes on work and Our PhD or MPhil graduates often UoNMalaysiaCampus
organisational outcomes. pursue careers in academia or research,
working for government departments, @UoNMalaysia
The learning and development cluster international research organisations,
Analyse it is concerned with individual and universities or as experts or
nottingham.edu.my/
appliedpsychology
organisational level processes and consultants in their field of expertise.
issues that impact on people’s growth
35 36
in organisations and communities.Applied Psychology Duration Intake Malaysian fees International Taught courses
fees
MSc Management Psychology MSc Occupational Health and Safety
Taught courses
The MSc Management Psychology programme is Leadership
MSc Management Psychology 1-2 years full-time February and RM48,600* RM53,600* designed around three critical management activities: The MSc Occupational Health and Safety Leadership
KPT/JPS(R/311/7/0077)3/21 2-4 years part-time September per course per course developing effective workers, identifying competent is a programme for those who have an interest in
workers, and managing productive organisations. You will the management of health and safety at work. The
MSc Occupational Health and 1-2 years full-time September RM48,600* RM53,600*
also learn about the scientific foundations of psychology programme presents health and safety leadership
Safety Leadership 2-4 years part-time per course per course
and how to use psychological theories and methods. within a problem-solving framework and is designed
KPT/JPS(R/862/7/0051)3/21
The course is offered on a part-time, flexible learning around two central activities: identifying and managing
Arts and Social Sciences
Arts and Social Sciences
Research opportunities basis over 24 or 36 months. Face-to-face teaching and contemporary risks to health and safety; and developing
tutorials, and workshop-based teaching with experts, effective leadership strategies. The course is offered on
MPhil 1 year full-time February, April, RM35,700** RM41,900** are both supported and enhanced by an e-learning
2 years part-time July and Sep- per year per year a part-time, flexible learning basis over 24 or 36 months.
KPT/JPS(N/310/7/0013)7/21 environment. For the course you will require: a personal Face-to-face teaching and tutorials, and workshop-based
tember computer with a word-processing programme; email and teaching with experts, are both supported and enhanced
PhD 2 years full-time February, April, RM35,700** RM41,900** internet; a printer; the ability to be organised and work by an e-learning environment. For the course you will
KPT/JPS(N/310/7/0013)7/21 4 years part-time July and Sep- per year per year independently, and a willingness to engage in teamwork. require: a personal computer with a word-processing
tember programme; email and internet; the ability to be
* The payment installment scheme will differ for full and part-time students.
Course structure organised and work independently; and a willingness to
You will complete 120 credits of taught modules plus engage in teamwork.
** Part-time students pay half the full-time fee for each year.
an empirical research project worth 60 credits on
topics relevant to your specialist area of interest. The Course structure
programme is organised in workshop-based modules. You will complete 120 credits of taught modules plus an
Modules vary from 5, 10 and 20 credits. Twenty credit empirical research project worth 60 credits, or one major
modules are organised over two weeks with face-to-face (40 credits) and one minor (20 credits) dissertation on
teaching taking place during two consecutive weekends topics relevant to your area of interest in occupational
and three week day evenings. Ten credit modules require health and safety. The programme is organised in
face-to-face teaching over one weekend and three workshop-based modules. These 20-credit modules will
weekday evenings. Five credit modules involve face-to- be organised over two weeks with face-to-face teaching
face teaching over one weekend. The schedule for the taking place during weekends and three evenings. The
different modules will be published in advance so that schedule for the different modules will be published in
you can plan your time accordingly. The timetable for advance so that you can plan your schedule accordingly.
taught modules for the year ahead will be published each The timetable for taught modules for the year ahead will
August. Your empirical project will be planned in the final be published each July. The empirical project will be
semester of study. planned in the final semester of study.
Typical core modules Typical core modules
Applied Research Project Applied Research Project or Major and Minor
Coaching and Mentoring Dissertation
Organisational Development and Change Occupational Hazards and Risk Management Strategies
Oganisational Selection and Assessment Occupational Health and Safety Law, Policies and
Performance Management, Training and Learning Compliance: International Perspectives
Psychological Assessment Organisations, Management and Leadership
The Psychology of Work, Management and Overview of Contemporary Challenges to Safety and
Organisations Health
Research Methods in Organisations Research Methods and Evidence-Based Problem
Strategic and Human Resource Management Solving in Occupational Safety and Health
Specialist Issues in Contemporary Safety and Health
37 For more detailed course content, visit For more information about our courses, visit 38
nottingham.edu.my/pgstudy nottingham.edu.my/pgstudyEntry requirements English language requirements
MSc Management Psychology IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each
element)
An upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in
Business
a relevant discipline. Applicants will be considered if they have a first TOEFL (iBT): 87 (minimum 20 in
degree in a relevant subject such as management, psychology or other Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
related disciplines.
PTE (Academic): 62 (with no less than
MSc Occupational Health and Safety Leadership 55 in each element)
An upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent)
Arts and Social Sciences
Arts and Social Sciences
in a relevant discipline. Applicants with a first degree in engineering,
ergonomics, medicine, nursing, public health, psychology, safety
science, and other subjects allied to medicine are also eligible to apply.
Please also refer to our entry requirement guidelines on page 100.
Research opportunities
If you are interested in applying, we would recommend
MPhil/PhD that you familiarise yourself with our research areas
We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate and staff expertise and then contact us to discuss your
students who wish to pursue an MPhil or PhD. As a research project proposal with the relevant supervisor in
research student you will work under a supervisor who the first instance. Please visit our applications pages to Teaching and learning NUBS Malaysia hosts the Centre At a glance
for Interdisciplinary Data Analytics
will assist you in your research and thesis design. find out how to apply. Nottingham University Business The University of Nottingham
(CIDA). Many academicians at
School (NUBS) Malaysia is a large NUBS Malaysia are also members of is ranked amongst the top 1%
Our current areas of research include:
nottingham.edu.my/international/overseas and culturally diverse school, with research centres in the University of of universities internationally.
Chronic Illness at Work over 40 full-time academic staff We are placed 84th in the
Nottingham that are affiliated with
Expatriate Adjustment and over 700 undergraduate and the School, including the Centre for world in the 2018 QS World
Generation Gap at Work and its Implications postgraduate students from across Risk, Banking and Financial Services University Rankings, which
Individual Differences, Coping and Work Performance the globe. We are an integral also ranks us amongst the top
(CRBFS), the International Centre
part of Nottingham University 100 in 2017 for ‘Business &
Occupational Health and Wellbeing for Corporate Social Responsibility
Business School, UK, and we aim to Management’ and ‘Statistics &
Organisational Change and Employees’ Coping (ICCSR) and the Nottingham Centre
enhance business and management Operational Research’. We are
Behaviour for Research on Globalisation and
knowledge and practice in a ranked 147th in the world in the
Economic Policy (GEP).
Psychology of Family Firms responsible and sustainable way Times Higher Education World
Work Design and Psychological Wellbeing using our global presence. Our University Rankings 2018.
Work Engagement presence in Malaysia provides Accreditation
The Nottingham MBA is placed
Work Life Balance and Work Family Conflict unique insights into Asian business Nottingham University Business 84th globally and in the UK’s
growth and development. School is one of an elite group of Top 15, in The Economist’s 2017
Work Related Stress, Coping and Burnout
business schools accredited by the Top 100 MBA Ranking.
Women’s Leadership Labyrinth
Research European Quality Improvement
Our MBA is ranked amongst
System (EQUIS). Uniquely, the
In the latest UK Research Excellence EQUIS accreditation applies to all the 2017 QS Global Top 250
Entry requirements English language requirements Framework (REF), we ranked sixth our campuses – the UK, China and Business Schools for Full-Time
PhD IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each for ‘research power’ out of 101 Malaysia. The School is also among MBA study.
element) UK business and management a select global group of business
A masters degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline institutions. Research and teaching schools which hold a full five-year
related to applied psychology plus, an upper second class honours TOEFL (iBT): 87 (minimum 20 in at the Malaysia Campus is organised EQUIS accreditation. All entry requirements, fees, school
degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A masters Speaking and 19 in all other elements) within the following academic and course information are intended as
degree either in psychology or with an element of psychology is highly divisions: In addition to EQUIS, our MBA a guide and were accurate at the time
advantageous. PTE (Academic): 62 (with no less than
accounting, finance and law programme is accredited by the of printing. For the most up to date
55 in each element)
MPhil business economics and Association of MBAs (AMBA). information and further details of each
Our MSc Finance and Investment course, please visit nottingham.edu.
quantitative methods
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The School has three research University Recognition Program. nottingham.edu.my/make-
priority groups to facilitate the an-enquiry
exchange of ideas, explore emerging NUBS Malaysia is also recognised
research opportunities, and as an ICAEW (Institute of Chartered NUBSMalaysia
collaborate with industry partners Accountants in England and
Wales) Partner In Learning. The @NUBSMalaysia
and research organisations:
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private sector development is a unique specialist programme business
sustainability developed in collaboration with
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