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Undergraduate
Prospectus
2023
The Winning Habit
The numbers speak for themselves — NTU’s been the
UK’s most popular university for four years in a row.
Here’s just a few reasons why:
Recently added
#2 uni
in the UK
(as voted for by students in UniCompare’s
top 100 rankings, 2021/22)
Re-imagined classics
100%
of our courses include
work-like experience
Because we think you’ll like
Top 55
global student city
(QS Best Student Cities 2022)
10:00 / 60:00
Discover NTU
Winner
of the ‘Outstanding Support
for Students’ award
(Times Higher Education Awards 2020)
Over 200
professionally accredited
undergrad courses
Top 15
for campus and facilities
(StudentCrowd University Awards 2021)
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Arkwright Building, City Campus
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Contents
Joining Forces 4
Your City 6
A Place to Call Home 8
Your Campuses 12
City Campus 14
Clifton Campus 16
Brackenhurst Campus 18
NTU in Mansfield 20
Confetti Campus 22
Accommodation 24
Your Experience 26
Teaching, Learning and Living 28
Support at Every Stage 30
Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Terms 32
Employability Matters 34
The Voices of Our Community 36
Life Outside Lectures 38
NTU Sport 40
Nottingham Trent Students’ Union 42
Curated & Created 44
A Global University 46
Volunteering 47
Research 48
Advice for Parents, Carers and Guardians 50
Your Courses 53
Directory 245
Open Days 256
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Joining Forces
Joining
Forces
We talked to Vice-Chancellor Edward Peck
and Students’ Union President Conor
Naughton about NTU’s mission, their top
tips on settling into university life, and
what makes Nottingham so special.
NTU has a mission: to be bold, to Throughout the University, we’re
change lives, and to do the right committed to providing everyone
thing. How are you bringing those with equal access to all our
values to life in your owns areas opportunities. Tell us about the work
of work? you’re doing to ensure that happens.
Edward Peck
Vice-Chancellor
EP When I first arrived, I was EP For me, a lot of that work
really clear on one thing: has been based around our
that every NTU student should ‘Success For All’ plan; each one of
have assessed work experience our Academic Schools has been
as a part of their degree. It was a given a framework to guarantee
massive undertaking, but a very that every student has an equal
important one — and something opportunity to succeed in their
I’m proud to say we’ve succeeded studies.
in. Today, everybody has an in-work
opportunity embedded in their CN There’s our Race Equality
studies. I’m delighted that we were Action Plan, too. It ensures we
able to put that principle right into have really good training in place to
action. make sure everybody respects each
other when they first arrive — and
CN There’s been some amazing if anything ever does go awry we
work around social mobility know exactly what to do to make
too, and a lot of our students sure it never happens again. As a
have benefited from it. We’re University, we’re very proactive in
leading the sector on that front, our commitment to equality, dignity
and the University is changing and respect — we’re committed to
so many lives. Personally — and ensuring that every NTU student
echoing what Edward’s just said feels comfortable here, and a
— I benefited from my own work valued part of our community.
placement and I got the chance to
volunteer internationally. And in
terms of NTU’s mission, I should ”We’re really
also mention the Students’ Union;
the opportunities we provide are
committed to
some of the very best in the UK. ensuring every
student at NTU feels
comfortable and part
of our community.”
Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor
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Watch the full interview
ntu.ac.uk/joiningforces
It’s been a challenging couple of CN I’d agree with Edward. I know
years, but NTU has continued to it’s a bit of a cliché, but from
achieve great things. What have my own experience you should jump
you learned in that time about the into every opportunity you get. You
University and our community? get three or four years at university,
so make the most of them. If you try
EP What’s really shone through a few things outside of your comfort
for me is the commitment zone, making friends will be so easy
of our staff to giving students — you’ll look back fondly on all the
the best possible experience — great memories you’ve made, and
regardless of the circumstances you’ll have them for life.
we find ourselves in. The response
to the pandemic has been a good
example of our underlying values; How would you sum up
even when things were at their Nottingham — and what’s your
Conor Naughton most difficult, NTU managed to favourite thing about it?
SU President provide more in-person teaching
and support than most other EP Nottingham’s a great place.
universities. It’s a major world city, but one
that you can walk around in just
CN Personally, I’ve been impressed fifteen minutes — from the famous
by the resilience and castle, right across town to our very
generosity that every student has own live music venue, Metronome.
shown — and continues to show — It’s unusual in that regard, but the
in the face of some truly unparalleled compactness is a real plus. Take
challenges. Our students have a stroll through Nottingham and
gone above and beyond for each you’ll see the whole world in just a
other, and that shows why so many short walk.
people feel happy to call NTU home.
The Students’ Union has worked CN I agree. It’s a unique, very
closely with the University to ensure creative, very vibrant city,
we’re continuing to provide the and it’s absolute full of students —
educational and social standards there are over 60,000 of us here,
that everyone studying here which is about 20% of Nottingham’s
deserves. population. Like Edward said,
everything’s next to everything
else — you’ve got fantastic street
What tips would you give food shoulder to shoulder with
new students on settling into the galleries in the Lace Market,
university life? and world-class sports stadiums a
short hop from iconic live venues
EP First and foremost, just get like Rock City, which is known all
involved. Do something around the world. Everything’s on
different and challenge yourself. offer here — so enjoy it!
Go off campus — explore the city
and all its fantastic opportunities.
There’s sport, art, music, food;
something for absolutely everyone.
Within the University there are
over 150 clubs and societies to join,
which can be a great icebreaker
when you’ve just arrived.
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Your City Cobden Place, Nottingham 6
A melting pot for the old and
the new. The perfect student city,
blending the grand with the cosy.
A place to live, and not just study.
Welcome to Nottingham.
Global
student city
Nottingham has a
better ‘student mix’
rating than Paris
(2022 QS Best Student Cities Index)
A Place to Call Home
A Place to
Call Home
Ranked ahead of cities like Rome,
Athens, Lisbon, Washington DC and
Dubai, Nottingham has been voted one
of the world’s top student destinations1. It’s a music mecca
What makes it such a great place to live? You’ll find everything here, from
And why do so many of our students festivals like Dot to Dot, Beat the
Streets and Splendour, to huge
stay here once they’ve graduated? arena gigs at the Motorpoint Arena,
to some truly iconic indie venues
— places like the Rescue Rooms,
Nottingham’s biggest strength is its versatility. It’s a friendly, fun-
Bodega, Rough Trade, and the
packed place that ticks every box. It’s perfectly located in the middle
legendary Rock City. If there’s an act
of the country, meaning home is never too far away; it’s conveniently
or tour worth seeing, it’ll be landing
compact, with a genuine sense of community and character; and it’s
in Notts.
safe, with 12 consecutive ‘Purple Flag’ awards recognising the city’s
diversity, entertainment, and security. Best of all, it’s easy on your
wallet; Nottingham’s been ranked as the UK’s second-cheapest city It’s a shopper’s
for student life, ahead of the likes of Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield,
Leeds, Liverpool, London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh2. paradise
In short, this is a great city to study in. It’s a different place to Nottingham is one of the UK’s go-to
different people — and here’s just a taste of what that could mean destinations for a spot of retail
for you. therapy: a place where the cream
of the high street (Paul Smith, Ted
Baker, Vivienne Westwood, Hugo
Boss, and of course Primark) sits
shoulder to shoulder with boho,
budget-friendly vintage treasure
troves like WILD, Hopkinson and
COW. Nottingham’s relatively small
size means that everything’s next to
everything else — something our
students have always loved when it
Welcome to comes to getting around.
NOTTINGHAM
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2022 QS Best Student Cities Index
2
‘Most Affordable Student Towns’,
TotallyMoney.com
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#cafeculture #hiddennottingham
Rough Trade #nowspinning
#nottscontemporary Vintage finds #slowfashion
#nottinghamcastle
Wild Clothing #vintagefinds Legendary #robinhood
#nottingham
Be part of
something bigger
NTU on social
#foodgloriousfood
Plant shopping #urbanjungleA place to call home
Castle Wharf, Nottingham
It’s the scoring, skating, It’s got caves, a castle, and a whole
slaloming home of sport lot of history
Three of the UK’s most iconic stadia sit by the river Nottingham’s past is dripping in revolution and political
— the City Ground (home of two-time Champions intrigue. Things may have calmed down over the past
League winners Nottingham Forest), Meadow few centuries, but those memories remain. Whether it’s
Lane (home to Notts County, the world’s oldest the old mill buildings that line the trendy Lace Market
professional football club), and Trent Bridge (the and nod to Nottingham’s industrial past, Standard Hill
world-renowned cricket ground, beloved from (which is where the English Civil War officially kicked
Melbourne to Mumbai). And if you’re more of an off), the maze of sandstone caves and tunnels that
athlete than an audience-member, there are enough wind beneath the city’s streets, or the world-famous
sports, health and fitness activities to shake a Nottingham Castle (centre stage of the Robin Hood
(lacrosse stick) at: Some of our local gems include the legend), these things aren’t just legends: they’re all
National Ice Centre (with its Olympic-size rink), the living, breathing parts of our daily life, and places you’ll
National Watersports Centre (for rowing, canoeing, need to tick off your Notts bucket list
sailing and white-water rafting), an internationally
recognised tennis centre, and four different roller
derby teams. If you can play it or do it, we’ve got it. It’s a foodie’s dream
There’s something for every taste and budget here.
It’s a UNESCO World City There are cheap and cheerful street-food stalls, pizza
that’s baked by the metre, and swanky Michelin-starred
of Literature eateries like Hart’s, World Service, and Sat Bains —
which has just been named the UK’s best restaurant.
Nottingham is is a cornerstone of Britain’s literary
From Venice to Vietnam, we’ve got it all — and again,
heritage — the home of Byron, DH Lawrence, and
the city’s compact size is a real blessing when it comes
Alan Sillitoe (plus many, many more). It’s a historic
to finding the perfect meal. We also recommend a five-
city that’s chock-full of voices and stories. Throw in
minute wander to Sneinton Market, which is a weekend
two renowned theatres (the Royal Concert Hall and
pop-up paradise; here, you can get everything from
Nottingham Playhouse), a nationally famous gallery
artisanal pretzels and high-piled burgers to the county’s
and a whole host of cinemas — including Broadway,
finest grilled cheese sandwiches.
which was voted by Total Film magazine as one of
the world’s best independents — and you’ve got a
true haven for culture vultures.
10A Place to Call Home
It’s more than just a city centre
Looking to stretch your legs and grab a breather from
city life? Jump on a bus (or pile into a car) and you’ve
got these gems right on your doorstep:
10 minutes — Wollaton Park. This sprawling, deer-filled
estate sits just to the west of the city centre. The perfect
place for a summer’s twilight picnic or some sledging in
the snow, it’s also where you’ll find Wollaton Hall (aka
Wayne Manor in Christopher Nolan’s Batman films).
20 minutes — East Midlands Airport. As if Nottingham’s
not enough, you’ve also got an international airport
nearby. From EMA, you can fly direct to Barcelona,
Berlin, Ibiza, Kos, Rhodes, Reykjavik, Prague or
New York City — plus over 70 other international
destinations!
30 minutes — Newstead Abbey. The jaw-dropping
ancestral home of Lord Byron, one of Britain’s most
celebrated Romantic-era writers. His estate includes
a man-made lake with cannon emplacements, where
Byron would stage his own naval battles and flex over
his poet pals.
40 minutes — Sherwood Pines. Nottinghamshire’s most
tranquil attraction, lose yourself amongst a vast forest
of soaring pine trees, dappled sunshine and constant,
ankle-high mist. It’s also a only a short jump from the
world-famous Sherwood Forest.
50 minutes — the Peak District. OK, so it’s technically
Derbyshire, but the Peaks are still within easy reach for
a weekend trip. Visit Bakewell and Buxton, or roam the
same bare and rolling hills that inspired Wordsworth,
Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte. A lovely day out.
Nottingham Castle
Most of all, it’s an experience
Nottingham’s a rebel city, with a proud and exciting
history of people doing things their own way —
from makers and thinkers to artists and athletes.
It’s old and new; it’s grass and glass; it’s big and
small. It’s a place that rewards the curious: a city
you truly need to see — and feel — for yourself.
Head to our website for the inside track on the
city’s very best bars, pubs and clubs, underground
cinemas, hidden coffee shops, board game
speakeasys, kitty cafés, escape rooms, and a whole
host of other amazing secrets!
Nottingham’s Old Market Square
See it for yourself
ntu.ac.uk/nottingham
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A bustling city-centre site; a stunning
countryside estate; a tailor-made, self-
contained learning space to call your own.
Whatever you’re studying, our campuses
capture the spirit of your subject, bringing
your learning into the real world.
Arkwright Building, City Campus
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Newton foyer, City Campus
There’s something at the City Campus for
everyone — from lawyers, journalists and
psychologists to entrepreneurs, artists,
Boots Library rooftop garden, City Campus
and architects. This is NTU’s home for
business; it’s also a place for poets, product
designers, sociologists, and everyone else
in between. Six of our Academic Schools
are based here — Arts and Humanities,
Law, Business, Social Sciences, Art &
Design, and Architecture, Design and the
Built Environment — giving the campus a
whole lot of excitement and energy! You’re
also just a few steps from the centre of “There’s always so much
happening at the City
Nottingham, which means leisure with your Campus! From bouncy
lectures, shopping with your seminars, and castles and TGI Fridays to
a great life to go alongside your learning. bands playing at The Level,
it’s perfect for socialising
with friends and going out
for lunch, as it’s right in
the city centre.”
Tanisha Pearson, BSc (Hons)
Psychology (Mental Health)
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Living Wall, City Campus
Bright lights, big ideas
Our teaching philosophy’s always been the same. We
know that real learning goes far beyond the classroom,
and that’s why we’ve invested millions in providing
you with the same equipment used by professionals all
around the world. Learning means doing at NTU, and
we’re committed to bringing theory off the page and
into the real world. Whatever you’re studying, you can
count on industry-standard facilities and the support of
experts: NTU’s places, spaces and facilities have been
designed with careers in mind, and not just degrees.
We couldn’t begin to capture everything that makes
the City Campus so special, but some of the highlights
include the Boots Library and its stunning rooftop
garden; the award-winning Legal Advice Centre, where
law students can work with real clients on real cases; the
Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism, with its industry-
spec studios; our £35 million Art & Design Centre, which
is opening in 2023; a whole host of dedicated workshops
and studios for our engineering and design courses; the
Music Centre, with a host of beautiful rehearsal spaces
and instruments for hire; the Dryden Enterprise Centre,
which could help bring your entrepreneurial dreams
to life; and our stylish Student Union building, which
includes a multi-level gym, a live venue, a bar, and the
pick of the campus’ chill-out spaces.
Check out our online tour at virtualtour.ntu.ac.uk for an
in-depth, course-by-course breakdown.
Our campus is defined by its diversity. With six
academic schools on site, the mix of students here
is big, bold, and exciting. This is a home for artists
and architects, psychologists and social workers,
economists and entrepreneurs, and everyone
in between. Journalists, designers, sociologists,
accountants — they’re all here, doing their thing.
And that’s important, because university’s not just about
studying your own subject; it’s about all the other things
you’ll pick up along the way. It’s about the new people
and random conversations that open different doors.
Your NTU journey can take turns you never anticipated,
and a quick chat about something new could blossom
into the passion of a lifetime.
See it for yourself
ntu.ac.uk/citycampus
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The Pavilion building, Clifton Campus
Teachers, historians, scientists, engineers
and athletes — just a handful of the
people who are proud to call this self-
contained student paradise home. You’ll
love life on this chic, stylish, community-
driven campus. It’s a serene place to call It’s easy being green
your own, but with all of Nottingham to We’ve invested over £20 million at
Clifton Campus to ensure you’ve
explore nearby. got the perfect living and learning
space. What’s more, the facilities
Clifton Campus is community. It’s convenience. It’s an ecosystem of its we’ve developed don’t just look
own, with everything you could need in one place. If you’re lucky enough good — as part of our commitment
to live and study here, you’ll find accommodation that’s minutes from to sustainability, they’re helping
lectures, lectures that are next door to some incredible sports and leisure the environment too. You can see
facilities, and a whole host of shops, bars and cafés. it in our landscaped gardens; our
sprawling ‘green zones’; the water
With a community of over 8,000 students, Clifton is the definition of and CO2-saving panels installed
campus life — a place with its own spirit and character, and somewhere in our accommodation; and the
you’ll be proud to live and learn. Located just four miles south of award-winning, carbon-negative
Nottingham city centre, it gives you the best of both worlds: your own Pavilion building.
place and space, with one of Britain’s great student cities on your doorstep.
Check out our online tour at
virtualtour.ntu.ac.uk for an
in-depth, course-by-course
breakdown of what’s on offer here:
from our specialist laboratories,
on-site observatory and crime
scene training facility, to The Point
— the epicentre of student life at
Clifton Campus.
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The Pavilion building, Clifton Campus
This sporting life
You’ll get out of your university
experience what you put into it. We
want you to have stories, and we
want you to challenge yourself —
and sport at NTU has made a lot of
memories for a lot of people.
If you’re fortunate enough to be
based at Clifton Campus, our
renowned Sports Village is just
a hop, skip and jump away. It
includes indoor and outdoor
pitches, multipurpose sports halls,
fitness and performance suites, and We’ve invested over
£20 million
a whole range of clubs and classes.
at Clifton Campus
“Clifton Campus has
so much to offer, and
everything’s excellently
maintained. I can spend my
entire day on campus, and
there’s always something
to do — whether that’s the
amazing sports facilities,
the labs where I can
develop my practical skills,
the Global Lounge where I
can meet new people from
different backgrounds, or
the library where I can get
all my coursework done.”
Rakshith Bangalore Kumaraswamy,
BEng (Hons) Mechanical
Engineering
Students’ Union, Clifton Campus
See it for yourself
ntu.ac.uk/cliftoncampus
17Brackenhurst
Campus
Brackenhurst Hall
Vets, biologists, geographers, food One campus, plenty
scientists and horticulturalists rejoice. of purpose — the
Welcome to your ultimate classroom — the many faces of Brack
500 acres of greenery, woodlands and water Brackenhurst is a working
farm and a wildlife haven. It’s
that are home to NTU’s School of Animal, a stunning countryside estate.
It’s a huge outdoor classroom,
Rural and Environmental Sciences. Enjoy and home to some of the most
the outdoor life by day, and then picture- dynamic and innovative work
in the field of animal, rural and
perfect Southwell by night. Brackenhurst is environmental sciences. It’s a
flagship for conservation and
more than just a campus — it’s a way of life. sustainability, and it offers some
of the most picturesque university
accommodation in the UK.
But most of all, it’s a community
— from our students, to our staff,
to the animals themselves. And
that makes our Brackenhurst
Campus a living and learning
experience unlike any other.
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Get connected —
Brack, Southwell and
Nottingham
Not many students get to wake
Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Campus up to cockerels, cows and rolling
fields. It’s incredibly serene — but
we know that you can’t live on
great views and fresh air alone. As
well as Brack Bar (the base for our
Students’ Union, and the social
hub of Brackenhurst) you’ll find
the beautiful town of Southwell on
your doorstep. It’s home to some
of the county’s finest shops, pubs,
restaurants and markets.
Where you choose to live is entirely
up to you — but if you’re based out
at Brackenhurst and itching for the
bright lights of Nottingham, NCT’s
reliable buses (which all come
complete with free WiFi) will quickly
get you into the heart of the action.
”Brack was great. Just
fantastic. The location was
perfect, the facilities were
superb, and the sense of
community was wonderful.
It all combined to help me
do my very best work.”
Kyle Frith, BSc (Hons) Geography
Show-stopping facilities in the
great outdoors
The Brackenhurst philosophy is simple but strong
— it’s all about the cultivation and application
of relevant, real-world skills. We bring learning
off the page and into the great outdoors, with
facilities including polytunnels and a glasshouse
complex, an equestrian centre, and a veterinary
nursing centre. For more details, check out
virtualtour.ntu.ac.uk.
We’re also happy to announce the recent opening
of the multimillion-pound Lyth building, which is
the brand-new heart of our Brackenhurst Campus.
It’s a world-class teaching, learning and research
space for our geography, environmental science,
ecology and conservation courses, and it includes
a stylish refectory, a 200-seat lecture theatre, See it for yourself
state-of-the art labs and dedicated groupwork
rooms, and some incredible exhibition spaces. ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurst
19NTU in
Mansfield
If you’re looking for a different and more
convenient route into higher education,
NTU in Mansfield could be the answer.
Our campus is based at Vision West
Nottinghamshire College — about 14 miles Get qualified on
north of Nottingham — and it’s perfect your own terms
for students who are living and working We offer professional courses,
foundation and top-up degrees
in the surrounding area. You can earn a to Bachelors level in: nursing;
foundation or degree-level qualification on paramedicine; education; criminal
justice; business; sport science;
your own doorstep, without interrupting and working with children, young
people and families.
your other commitments. Designed and delivered with the
local job market in mind, we’ve
worked with the region’s employers
to ensure these courses give you
the specific skills and experience
they’re expecting to see. Maybe
you’re moving on from college-
level learning, or you’re a mature
student returning to higher
education; alternatively, you might
have care or career commitments
that limit your availability to travel.
Either way, NTU in Mansfield brings
intermediate higher education and
university-level qualifications that
little bit closer to home.
20NTU in Mansfield
Be part of a
bigger community
Study at your own convenience
in Mansfield, and you’ll have
access to the wider opportunities,
expertise and benefits of NTU
— one of the UK’s most popular
universities. That includes all of the
key facilities across our City, Clifton
and Brackenhust campuses (such
as our award-winning sports and
social venues), plus representation
from Nottingham Trent Students’
Union (NTSU). You’ll also have
access to our award-winning range
of support services, which are all in
place to ensure your time studying
with us is as comfortable, secure
and rewarding as possible.
To view all Mansfield courses,
see page 224.
3D projection screen
Great equipment, tech
and learning spaces
Our staff and student community is
based at the £6.5 million University
Centre — a self-contained hub that
includes cutting-edge teaching and
learning facilities, a range of stylish
social spaces, a comprehensive
library, a fleet of open-access PCs,
and a number of dedicated study
areas. Our subject-specific facilities
include the Institute of Health and
Allied Professions, which contains
clinical skills areas and a VR wall
conveying virtual reality emergency
scenarios. For sport science
students, there’s a high-end sport Find out more at
science laboratory. ntu.ac.uk/mansfield
21Confetti
Campus
Confetti HQ, teaching space
Based in the heart of
Nottingham’s Creative Quarter,
Confetti is a nationally
renowned hub for digital,
artistic and creative talent. It’s
home to some of the brightest
up-and-comers in film and
television; music business,
performance and production;
event management; esports;
and video game design — and
Confetti HQ
it could be the launchpad for
The award-winning Confetti HQ is a purpose-built
your own creative career. digital media hub with state-of-the-art facilities, modern
teaching spaces, and plenty of room to collaborate and
relax. You’ll have access to industry-standard studios,
labs and classrooms, a learning resource centre, a
stylish café, and a courtyard terrace.
It’s also home to our motion-capture facility, which
houses 32 Optitrack cameras — enabling full-body
motion tracking (with props) for up to four actors.
22Confetti Campus
Esports production gallery Metronome Studio 1 Control Room
Oh Wonder, performing at Metronome Broadcast Studio, Space2 Confetti X main stage, artist’s impression
Metronome Space2 Confetti X
Metronome’s production facilities Developed to the highest Work with the very best tools and
and performance spaces are truly professional standards, Space2 tech in esports production and
outstanding. Study here, and you’ll is an exceptional production other emerging digital platforms.
be getting hands-on with world- facility, equipped with the same The facilities you’ll have access to
class equipment in a professional equipment and software that include:
setting. This place simulates to a tee come as standard in the industry.
the standards and practices of real- • a 100-seat, 370m2 multi-event
These include: venue and content studio
world industry. Our studios were
designed by White Mark Ltd, the • a media production lab running • 4k broadcast and content
same company that created studios Avid and Adobe Creative Cloud creation infrastructure
for the likes of Abbey Road, Damon high-spec broadcast gallery
• a 25-seat screening room with •
Albarn and Jay-Z. The key facilities
Dolby Atmos audio facilities • virtual live productions with
at Metronome include:
• a green screen studio with VFX Unreal Engine
• a 400-capacity commercial-facing infinity curve screen • 10m x 4m 4k LED video wall with
venue LED wings
• a 144m2 television studio
• 10 recording studios multiple shoutcaster and analyst
space with broadcast-standard •
• 20 rehearsal spaces digital video cameras, plus full rooms
• two live-event production lighting rig • green screen studio for virtual sets.
workspaces • a dedicated gallery with 4k
• mastering, surround sound and production facilities.
post-production studios
• a synth room: a dedicated shrine
to the synthesiser
Find out more at
To view all Confetti courses, see page 232.
ntu.ac.uk/confetti
23Your Home Away from Home: Accommodation
Your Home Away
from Home:
Accommodation
Wherever you choose to stay
at NTU, it’ll be a big part of
your first-year experience.
You’ll make new friends and
Booking your accommodation
great memories as you enjoy
You can book your accommodation online, giving you
the freedom and opportunities complete control of choice over the residence, flat or
of independent living. You’ll room that you want (subject to availability).
have our friendly Welcome reps
Contract info
on hand to help you settle into
university life, plus the support Contracts run throughout the academic year and
include the Christmas and Easter breaks, so you can
of wardens throughout the year. stay in your room during these holidays. Most of our
accommodation contracts are 44 weeks, but we do offer
some 51-week contracts for students who want to arrive
early or stay over the summer.
All our accommodation is self-catered. Our catering
outlets are open Monday to Friday across the City,
Here’s a selection of the Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses, serving hot meals
accommodation you could be and a wide range of sandwiches, drinks and snacks.
lucky enough to call home:
Byron residence Hampden
Location: City, on campus Gill Street North Location: City, on campus Blenheim
Rooms: 559 Rooms: 168
Location: City, on campus Location: City, 1 mile
Flat size: 4–10 people Flat size: 6 people
Rooms: 446 Rooms: 177
En suite: Yes En suite: No
Flat size: 4–8 people, or studio Flat size: 4–10 people
Disabled access: Yes En suite: Yes Disabled access: No En suite: Yes
ntu.ac.uk/byron Disabled access: Yes ntu.ac.uk/hampden Disabled access: Yes
ntu.ac.uk/gillst ntu.ac.uk/blenheim
24Staying in NTU
accommodation,
you can count on
:
safety and securit
y
a choice of en suite
or shared facilities
great locations
on — or close to —
Byron residence shared space
campus
free Wi-Fi, and yo
ur
Choices, choices, choices utility bills include
d
in your rent
To fit your budget, we offer accommodation at
a range of prices. Our halls are all purpose-built easy access to
or professionally refurbished; they’re specifically
all our support
designed with students’ needs in mind, and offered
on a self-catered basis. services.
You can check out our website for the full list of NTU’s
halls of residence, using the ‘campus’ and ‘facilities’
filters to help find the perfect fit for your own needs.
For more guidance on booking,
prices and contracts, and all our
other accommodation — including
private halls and shared housing
— visit ntu.ac.uk/accommodation
Norton Court The Maltings
Location: City, 2 miles New Hall Location: City, 2 miles Brackenhurst
Rooms: 312 Rooms: 266
Location: Clifton, on campus Location: Brackenhurst,
Flat size: 6 people Flat size: 5–10 people on campus
Rooms: 727
En suite: Yes En suite: No Rooms: 491
Flat size: 1–10 people, or studio
Disabled access: No En suite: Yes Disabled access: No Flat size: 4–6 people
ntu.ac.uk/norton Disabled access: Yes ntu.ac.uk/maltings En suite: Yes
ntu.ac.uk/newhall Disabled access: Yes
ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurst
25Your Experience 26
NTU life isn’t about being ‘a student’ at
‘a university’. It’s about you: your journey,
your specific needs, and your individual
goals. From mentoring opportunities and
personalised learning to award-winning
student support, we’ve got you covered.
NTSU, City Campus
27Teaching, Learning and Living
Teaching,
Business Hub, City Campus
Learning
and Living
There’s an army of people behind the scenes
here — hundreds of advisers, administrators,
coaches and mentors, all committed to
making your time at NTU as comfortable,
happy and productive as it can be.
We want you to feel supported, we want you
to feel empowered, and we want your journey
to be about you — whatever that journey
might look like, and wherever it may take you.
The NTU way
What makes a degree?
To us, it’s about that perfect balance between theory
and hands-on practice. It’s about our teachers having
the knowledge and experience to support your vision
and enthusiasm. It’s about encouragement, in and
outside of the classroom; the freedom to decide your
own journey; and the expertise to help you reach your
destination.
It’s about opportunities and connections — whether
that’s a year-long placement with a major global
brand, a collaborative project with our own award-
winning researchers, work-like experience embedded
as standard into each of our courses, or the specialist
business knowledge that can help bring your
entrepreneurial ideas to life.
Lecture hall, Clifton Campus
It’s about a shared sense of confidence, purpose and
belief — things you’ll find deeply embedded in our
approach to teaching and learning.
28NOW: your virtual
learning environment
The Nottingham Trent University
Online Workspace (NOW) has
been designed with your needs in
mind: it’s a handy tool that makes
learning here more flexible, focused
and accessible than ever before.
With NOW, you can keep up to
date with your timetable; access
teaching sessions, course materials
and other key resources; save
your assignments; store files; and
communicate with your tutors and
fellow students.
We’ve also answered our students’
calls by introducing lecture capture
and other digital learning tools that
allow you to revisit your teaching
sessions and review anything you
feel you might have missed.
The NTU Student
Dashboard
Learning at a new level, managing Newton builiding study space
your own workload, juggling
deadlines — there’s no denying that
university life has its challenges.
To ease the transition, we’ve
developed the Student Dashboard,
an award-winning online tool for
our staff and students. It helps you
manage your own learning, making
sure your studies stay on track.
The higher your engagement,
the better your likely degree
result; the Dashboard illustrates
that engagement and helps you
measure your own progress. It’s a
great indicator of how you’re doing
— and how you could be doing
even better.
29Support at
Every Stage
There’s no denying it — uni life can take some adjusting
to. It’s probably your first time living away from home,
and while independence is just what you’ve been
waiting for, it comes with its own challenges.
Our job is simple: to make sure you can complete your NTU journey in comfort and with
confidence. Sometimes, life gets in the way — so if you hit any bumps in the road, just know
that we’ve got your back. From award-winning student support and easy-access wellbeing
provisions to our intuitive student mentoring scheme, we’re here to make sure that every one
of our students get the same crack at success.
30Support at Every Stage
Student Support
Services
Our reputation for student
satisfaction isn’t based on great
teaching and learning alone — it
comes from treating you as an
individual, and we’re especially
proud of our dedicated support
services.
We’re committed to providing the
support you need to enhance your
university experience and maximise
your chances of success, both in
and outside the classroom.
If you have a disability — including
a specific learning difficulty (such as
dyslexia), mental health condition, Event space, City Campus
autism spectrum or a long-term
health condition — it’s important
to tell us when you apply. This
information will help us to ensure
the appropriate support is in place
once you’ve started at NTU.
Learn from a CERT
Student Mentor — and
then become one
We’re big on peer-to-peer support.
There’s something uniquely helpful
about students helping students,
and that’s the goal of our mentoring
scheme: to pair every one of our
NTU health and Empowerment that first-year students with a second- or
wellbeing services counts final-year colleague from their own
course. It’s our way of making your
Mental health and wellbeing are As a part of our Success for All transition into university life that
key to your happiness and success mandate, we want to ensure that little bit simpler.
at university. Our award-winning everyone at NTU gets equal access These mentors are recruited by
resources and teams can help to our life-changing opportunities. our Collaborative Engagement and
you to stay in the best possible We’re continually delivering Retention Team (CERT). Through
shape, and cope with the various new initiatives to help support their own experiences, your mentor
challenges of student life. our at-risk, under-represented knows what NTU’s all about — and
and disadvantaged student they’ll use that knowledge to help
You’ll have easy, flexible access
communities; projects like the you answer any early questions.
to support and information,
Black Leadership Programme, From additional support services to
including health and wellbeing
campaigns that run throughout which has been designed to help the great opportunities on offer in
the year; online information and our undergraduates develop and outside the classroom, they’ll
advice; drop-in sessions and new leadership skills through give you the full lowdown on life
one-to-one appointments; and workshops, networking events, and at NTU.
SilverCloud, an online portal that even international exchange trips.
As you progress through your
provides support with wellbeing Relevant, meaningful support isn’t course, you can then ‘pay it
and mental health issues. a one-size arrangement. It’s about forwards’ by becoming a mentor
nuance, context, and addressing yourself — supporting new students
real-world barriers and obstacles. with your own skills, insights and
At NTU, you can count on the kind perspectives. It’s a chance to give
of mentoring and encouragement something back, to add valuable
that matters — whoever you are, experience to your CV, and to earn
and whatever your background. some money in the process.
31Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Terms
Your Journey, Your
Voice, Your Terms
Personalisation at NTU
Lots of universities For us, it’s about choice.
Personalisation isn’t just a
Our philosophy is simple: you’re
the experts on being students, not
talk the talk buzzword to throw around; it’s a us. We pride ourselves on being
key part of our culture. We work responsive, so if you’ve got a
when it comes to hard to ensure your journey here is request — an initiative, opportunity
‘personalisation’ — as focused, relevant and satisfying or change that could improve life
for you, your coursemates, or even
as possible. Learning tools like
but what exactly NOW and the Student Dashboard the whole University — we want
you to tell us.
does it mean? will help you keep on top of your
own progress — especially in the This is your time, on your terms;
classroom — but there’s still much your personal university experience,
more to personalisation than that. and something to call your own.
32• Our Volunteering team has
introduced the Community
Engaged Learning scheme –
meaning that voluntary work can
Your voice has value now count towards your studies.
If you’re looking to volunteer but
Change is happening all the time don’t have the time outside your
at NTU. It’s driven by the voices of studies, it’s a great solution.
our students, speaking up to make
• We’ve expanded our Alumni
sure their university experience is
Fellowship Scheme, bringing
what they want, need and deserve
alumni into the classroom to
it to be.
explain the secrets of their
Ultimately, it’s about dialogue: a success. Who better to get
conversation between you and personal guidance, inspiration
us. Your voice has value at NTU. and support from than someone
Here’s a small sample of those who’s recently graduated from
conversations, as well as the ideas the same course as you?
they encouraged, and the results
• To make sure we’re flexible
they’ve achieved — all in the name
enough to support your
of personalisation.
commitments and needs, we’re
regularly reviewing our study
facilities and how our support
services are delivered, while
providing more technical support
— meaning you’re not bound by
timetables and can work when
you need to.
• We’ve increased the amount
of funding available for travel
scholarships, to support students
who see international work or
study as a key part of their journey.
All these changes have
personalisation at their heart,
and they all came from student
feedback. At NTU, we’ll continue to
make sure the living and learning
experience works for the person
that matters most — you.
33Employability Matters
Employability Matters
Putting your future first
An NTU qualification isn’t
about finding work — it’s
about finding the kind of highly
skilled, life-changing work that
you and your degree deserve.
And that’s where our Employability team comes
in: with their friendly, one-to-one expertise, plus
the hundreds of part-time, placement and graduate
opportunities that are available, you’ll develop the
perfect profile of skills, experience, and market
knowledge at NTU. It’s a key part of our ‘Success for
All’ ethos, and something we’re proud of.
As the saying goes: “to be employed is to be at risk;
to be employable is to be secure.” We don’t make
promises for your future, but we guarantee we’ll send
you into it hungry and ready for success. By making
the most of our support opportunities, you won’t just
be an option for employers — you’ll be a priority. Job fair, City Campus
How we can help • Like the job fairs, our employer • Through our widening
sessions give you the inside participation programme,
From your very first day at NTU track on what recruiters expect Women’s Development
to the years following graduation, to see, while our employability Programme, and other targeted
we’ve got you covered. Here’s workshops guide you through initiatives, we’re committed to
just a taste of the opportunities, the recruitment process, helping ensuring that every one of our
programmes, and events you’ll you to identify new professional students has equal access to the
have access to. pathways. best professional opportunities.
• Programmes like JobShop and • NTU Enterprise is our centre
• We’ll support you with your self- Unitemps are great ways of for entrepreneurship and self-
marketing — that’s everything finding part-time work in and employment, and it’s helped to
from your CV, LinkedIn profile around the city, and across our create over 500 new businesses
and professional portfolio to campuses. Build up your work since 2001 — with over 85% of
job applications and interview experience while getting some them surviving for more than
practice. We’ll be here to help precious funds on board! three years. Come to us with an
you through every stage of the idea, and we can help you get it
job-hunting and career-building • Employability sessions are ready for market!
process. embedded into your course:
the team will help you plan and • We’ll still be here to help after
• NTU’s jobs fairs are held plot a career path, and get you you’ve graduated — supporting
throughout the year, giving you primed for life after graduation. your career development as
the chance to meet with leading you build up your professional
companies and organisations • You can gain Employability networks.
from around the world. awards that enhance your CV
by recognising your hard work
outside of the classroom — from
volunteering and work experience
to Students’ Union activities.
34Employability Matters
Professional placements
All our courses come with embedded work-like
experience — things like live projects, briefs, and
professional competitions. Whatever the subject,
we work closely with industry leaders to ensure
that what you’re learning is what employers
expect to see.
But some things can’t be taught — and the real
world 9–5 experience of your dream job is one of
them. That’s where a year-long placement can add
so much value to your degree. If the course you’re Discover
interested in has a four-year ‘sandwich’ option,
you’ll have the chance to work with real businesses
on their own turf during your third year. And that
can make a huge difference to your prospects.
Here’s just a few of our placement
Each of our Academic Schools has a dedicated
employability adviser, armed with the specialist
and recruitment partners:
knowledge of your chosen sector. They’ll help
you find the perfect placement opportunity,
ensuring you graduate with a precision balance of
theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.
”I can’t recommend NTU’s
employability support highly enough.
It’s just a very joined-up approach.
My course was really hands-on, and
I had lots of opportunities to get the
kind of industry experience that’s
so important. Working with the
Employability team, I also got a great
insight into how to prepare my CV
and portfolio, and how to stand out in
a competitive market. Alongside my
lecturers, they got me thinking more
widely about my career options. I’ve
gone from quite a narrow idea of what
I wanted do to, to things I’d never even Find out more at
considered possible.” ntu.ac.uk/employability
David Thomas, BSc (Hons) Film Production
Technology, 2018–2021
35The Voices of Our Community
The Voices of
Our Community
Studying here isn’t just a three or four-year deal
— it’s an invitation to join a lifelong, worldwide
network of friends and family. Graduation is a
culmination, not an ending; being an NTU alumni
means staying connected, applying the lessons
you’ve learned in the job of your dreams, and
continuing to count on our award-winning support.
“I wouldn’t be where
I am today without NTU.
You can achieve anything if you work
hard enough, and I often think back
to the importance of my time and
training at university. With each step,
I got a better sense of what I wanted Scan to hear from our
from life — and then I went and did it.” students, staff
Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1 presenter — and alumni at
Alumnus, BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism (2014) ntu.ac.uk/ourpeople
36Graduation ceremony
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NTU is a place for open minds and new
adventures — whatever you’re interested in,
we’ve got you covered. Here’s just a taste of
the opportunities outside of your studies.
39NTU Sport: Let’s Get Physical
NTU Sport:
Let’s Get
Physical
Gym facilities, Clifton Campus
With sports scholarships and success in “Sport really brings
national competitions, plus a huge range people together.
of clubs, classes and casual sessions, NTU We want people
has never been in better shape. Whether to click with
you’re an elite competitor or just looking something brand
for a quick workout between classes, rest new — and that
assured that we’ve got you covered. means supporting
everyone, whatever
their level of ability.”
Katy Teasdale, Head of Sport
Development
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We support ... to the very best Supporting athletic
everyone — from the We know what it takes to succeed
excellence — check out
beginners… at the highest level, and we’re our sport scholarships
dedicated to nurturing athletic
Early-doors training sessions and excellence. A number of our We offer comprehensive support
weekends on the road aren’t for graduates have gone on to win packages for our highest-performing
everyone. At NTU, you’ll have the medals at the Olympics and World student athletes, including strength
facilities and support to keep fit on Championships — so welcome to and conditioning, physiotherapy,
your own terms. Alternatively, if a new sporting standard, and your complimentary gym access, and
you’re looking to get active in the biggest challenge yet. much, much more. These awards
company of friends, you can get provide our top athletes with the
to grips with a new sport through very best chance of achieving
our Play for Fun scheme — as the academic and sporting success at
name implies, it’s a little more laid NTU. Check out our website for
back, and as much of a challenge more details.
as you want it to be.
See it for yourself
ntu.ac.uk/sport
41Nottingham Trent Students’ Union
Nottingham Trent
Students’ Union
Once you’ve enrolled on your course, you’re officially a
member of Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU).
Welcome!
For generations of students, the Union has been a
huge part of the NTU experience. NTSU’s buildings are
places to relax, be heard, meet new people, and try new
things. Beyond the classroom, you’ll find lots of support
staff, mentors and elected reps, who are all dedicated
to making your time here the very best it can be.
Students’ Union, City Campus
“Here at NTSU, we’re
committed to representing
and celebrating our diverse
student membership. No
matter who you are, where
you come from or where
you want to go, we’ll work
hard to make sure your
voice is heard — and that
you’ve got access to all the
opportunities you need
to succeed and get the
most out of your time at
Nottingham Trent.”
Zoë Mallett, VP Community
and Welfare
42Nottingham Trent Students’
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City Campus NTSU #relax Nottingham #goodtimes
#freshers #unilife
Global Week #NTU Clifton Campus NTSU
#yogalife #wellbeing Connect with us
@TrentSU
TrentStudents
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#cafeculture
The warmth of the old • a fantastic range of Give It a • tailored and personalised
Go opportunities — including support through our independent
and the thrill of the trips and tours around the Information and Advice
#cafeculture
new — be a part of UK, some great wellbeing and Service — giving you free and
self-care activities, and handy confidential access to a team of
something more employability workshops friendly professionals and peers,
whenever you need to talk.
There’s so much to get involved • academic reps and executive
with through NTSU. You can pursue officers, who’ll work hard to Visit our website to find out more
one of your pre-uni passions, or make sure your voice is heard about NTSU’s venues, events,
try something completely different. so that you get the best possible representatives and opportunities.
Whichever campus you’re based at, academic experience at NTU We can’t wait to meet you.
we’ll give you access to:
trentstudents.org
• one of the UK’s very best
entertainment programmes
— including a huge range of
daytime activities, weekend trips,
live music, and legendary club
nights
• over 120 diverse societies,
student communities, networks
and academic groups — from
gaming to knitting, anime to Find out more at
animals, chess to Chinese, and trentstudents.org
film to fashion
43Curated & Created
Curated & Created
Welcome to NTU’s
extracurricular arts programme
Broaden your cultural horizons NTU Music
with Curated & Created — NTU Music caters to all tastes — whether you’re an
absolute beginner or an expert musician. We have a
your gateway to the incredible state-of-the-art Music Centre, as well as instrument
range of cultural and creative hire, expert tuition, workshops, and a great range of
rehearsal and practice spaces.
opportunities on offer at NTU. We invite you to join one of our many groups and
ensembles, which are always welcoming new
members — these include our friendly NTU Choir,
This programme of activities, Gospel Choir and award-winning Chamber Choir;
events, spaces and places will as well as our Brass, Concert and Big Bands; String
Sinfonia; and Drumline. If indie, rock and pop are more
challenge and excite you in your cup of tea, sign up to our Brand Development
Programme to meet like-minded musicians — through
ways you’ve never imagined. jam sessions and gig nights, you’ll get involved with
Nottingham’s grassroots music scene.
Visit ntu.ac.uk/created for the
With all these opportunities — plus the promise of free
full picture of what’s on offer music tuition if you secure an NTU Music Scholarship
— and here’s just a taste to get — you’ll have every chance to develop your talents
and make great new friends alongside your studies.
you started.
WRAP — Writing, Reading
and Pleasure
WRAP celebrates words and voices, with writing
workshops and book groups, meet-ups, masterclasses,
and talks from readers and authors. Co-produced with
our students, WRAP is about loving words, listening
to new voices, reading for pleasure, and having the
freedom and confidence to speak out.
“I really enjoy being part of the
NTU Drumline — it greatly
improves my skills as a musician,
and the group of people I’ve
gotten to know have really made
me feel part of a community.”
Tatenda Kanyere, NTU Music Scholarship
recipient
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