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Undergraduate Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk
Contents
4 Welcome to Ulster University. 36 Applying to Ulster University
6 We are Ulster University. 38 Equivalence of qualifications
8 Leading edge research 40 General entrance requirements
10 Your future career starts here. 42 Fees and funding
12 A world of opportunities
14 A global welcome
45 Faculty of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences
47 Faculty of Computing, Engineering
and the Built Environment
16 Immerse yourself in Northern Ireland
49 Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
18 Building the university of tomorrow.
51 Ulster University Business School
20 Life on campus
24 Your home from home
26 Learning that works with your life 52 Courses at Ulster
28 Your learning experience 146 Course index
30 Sport for all 149 Discover more
32 Your Students’ Union 150 Experience Ulster University
35 Here to support you 151 Disclaimer
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk
Welcome to Ulster University.
Your undergraduate adventure starts here.
Welcome to Ulster – a university that places Whatever your aspirations today, our learning
ambition at the heart of everything to create experience stretches minds, embraces challenge
the most rewarding student experience possible. and strives for the inconceivable, to shape the
artists, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs
It is our people and their successes that truly of tomorrow.
set us apart.
Be a part of our extraordinary story.
We are renowned for our teaching excellence,
underpinned by world-leading research. Your I look forward to welcoming you.
learning is directly influenced by distinguished
experts making pioneering breakthroughs, the
It is our benefits of which are felt far and wide.
people and their Our strong collaboration with industry is
reflected in our dynamic course portfolio,
successes
meeting new and emerging sector demands With best wishes,
to ensure industry-relevant programmes Professor Paddy Nixon
producing work-ready graduates. Vice-Chancellor and President
that truly set us apart.
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We are
Ulster
IN THE UK FOR OF ALL UK NI UNIVERSITY
PHARMACY AND UNIVERSITIES FOR FOR STUDENT
PHARMACOLOGY OVERALL RESEARCH SATISFACTION
University.
(The Guardian, 2015/16/17) (REF, 2014) (National Student Survey, 2018)
Going to university is an exciting step and choosing OF THE WORLD’S IN THE UK FOR INVESTED IN RESEARCH
where to study is an important decision that will shape OUTSTANDING IMPACT AND INNOVATION
your future. With four distinct campuses across Northern
UNIVERSITIES UNDER
Ireland, it is the student experience that we offer which 50 YEARS OLD IN LAW RESEARCH EACH YEAR
(Times Higher Education, 2018) (REF, 2014)
sets Ulster University apart.
From renowned teaching inspired by world-class research,
to first class resources and facilities, all within an inclusive,
supportive learning environment, we place ambition at the
heart of everything we do to ensure you excel and unleash
your full potential.
25,000 OPTOMETRY RANKED
WE RECRUIT
INTERNATIONAL
OF GRADUATES
IN WORK 195,000
STUDENTS FROM OVER OR FURTHER ALUMNI
STUDY WORLDWIDE
100 COUNTRIES within six months of
STUDENTS (Complete University Guide, 2019) ACROSS THE GLOBE graduating
(DLHE Survey, 2016/17)
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edge research
Leading
Ulster is
renowned and
respected
for its world-leading
research.
Excellence in teaching, underpinned by
world-leading research, is the foundation
upon which every quality university is
built. Ulster University has an outstanding
reputation for teaching and a strong
track record in research and innovation,
addressing real-world issues of both local
and global relevance.
Ulster is renowned and respected for its
world-leading research, as demonstrated
in the 2014 Research Excellence
Framework (REF).
As an Ulster student, you benefit first
hand from our discoveries and advances,
working with leading academics to
develop the knowledge and skills to
transform our economy and society.
Each year we spend over £46 million on
research. We continue to develop and
invest in our capabilities to ensure we stay
at the forefront of innovation.
FIND OUT MORE
ulster.ac.uk/research
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Our learning experience Work experience It is awarded in addition
is career-focused and At Ulster, most full-time to your degree and gives
relevant, offering a range undergraduate and integrated you the opportunity to
of opportunities to enhance Masters degrees include engage in a wide range of
your CV and stand out to a period of work-based activities that will boost your
potential employers. This learning. You also have career prospects and show
ensures that you graduate the opportunity to build commitment to your personal
with the knowledge, skills your international profile development.
and confidence to make through work experience
your mark in a competitive abroad. If you successfully Higher Education
job market. complete a placement year Achievement Report
in employment, you could The University provides
Career planning be awarded a Diploma in a Higher Education
Our Employability and Professional Practice (DPP) Achievement Report (HEAR)
Careers team offers friendly or a Diploma in Professional to all full-time students
and impartial advice to Practice - International upon graduation. It is a
help you plan your career (DPPI) if your employment detailed record of your
and provides a range of is overseas. Alternatively, academic and extra-curricular
Your
opportunities designed to you could be awarded the achievements to supplement
enhance your employability. Diploma in International your degree. The HEAR
You will have access to Academic Studies (DIAS) if allows you to showcase your
job vacancies, placement you complete a placement achievements to employers
opportunities and vacation year studying abroad. and postgraduate tutors.
future
or part-time work. We also
organise regular fairs and Giving you the EDGE hear.ac.uk
forums where you can meet Employers are placing more
employers and professional emphasis on recruiting
career
FIND OUT MORE
bodies. graduates who not only
have a degree, but who
ulster.ac.uk/careers
Professional accreditation are also equipped with key
Ulster University helps Most of our degree transferable skills. The Ulster Careers at Ulster
to prepare students programmes are developed EDGE Award provides official @CareersAtUlster
starts
for employment in collaboration with industry recognition for activities
through a well- and professional bodies. undertaken outside of your
established network of Many also offer an additional studies.
placement providers, professional qualification or
ensuring that accreditation, something you
here.
individual students will find invaluable once you
receive the optimum graduate.
placement experience.
Mark Stewart
Pharmaceutical Bioscience
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A world of
opportunities One of the best things
about studying at Ulster
is the opportunity to ‘go
global’. Experience of
different cultures can be
There are also a wide variety
of academic summer schools
offered internationally in
many universities and other
organisations, as well as
Additional international
work experiences
There is a wide range
of short-term work and
study options available,
a very positive asset in volunteering opportunities in including paid internships
today’s labour market. a range of countries. abroad for computing,
science and construction
As an Ulster student, you FIND OUT MORE students through IAESTE (the
Experience
can opt to study, work or International Association for
volunteer overseas as part of ulster.ac.uk/global the Exchange of Students
your course. Going global studyabroad@ulster.ac.uk for Technical Experience),
different allows you to enhance the and the Washington-Ireland
cultures.
Ulster University Study Abroad
knowledge and skills that Programme, allowing students
you acquire during your to undertake an eight-week
International placement and
course and adds a desirable internship in Washington, DC.
internship programmes
international dimension to
We can connect you with
your career prospects. You can broaden your
our international partners
horizons whilst studying
offering opportunities to
We are committed to offering by working in a children’s
work in Australia, America
as many students as possible summer camp or through
and Europe for up to one
the opportunity to spend part the Project Children
year, either as part of your
of their degree programme Intern Programme, in the
placement during your
abroad and provide access USA. Other opportunities
degree, during your holidays
to over 300 institutions include the British Council’s
or as a graduate.
worldwide for student Generation UK-India Work
exchange opportunities. Placement or Thailand English
These include Mountbatten
Teaching programme.
Institute New York
You may choose to study at
Programme, the US-NI
one of Ulster’s many partner FIND OUT MORE
Mentorship Programme,
institutions in Europe through
the IBEC EOP Multinational,
the Erasmus+ programme, ulster.ac.uk/goglobal
Tourism and Global
or further afield in North Careers at Ulster
Graduates Programmes.
America, Latin America, Asia @CareersAtUlster
Funding for international
or Australia.
placements is available
through Erasmus+ and British
Council programmes.
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I enjoy being at Ulster
University, and the
transition was really easy.
The people in Northern
Ireland are really
friendly.
Moad Zaidani Filali Razzouki
Optometry
A
global
Students from across the Our international team will We have dedicated
world have chosen to study provide you with advice on our teaching staff who provide
at Ulster University and gain courses, assistance with your English language support
a highly valued degree. application and information programmes throughout
about life at Ulster. the year. Our International
The Ulster experience not Student Experience and
only offers you academic They will also continue to Support team are available to
excellence, but you will support you during your time provide visa and immigration
also be part of a friendly with us. To ensure you feel guidance.
and welcoming university, right at home, you will have
welcome
committed to providing the opportunity to participate Our Student Support staff and
you with a quality student in a wide variety of events the Students’ Union are also
experience. organised for international on hand to help you settle in
students across all campuses. to Ulster life.
Modern facilities for sport,
leisure and accommodation You will also be encouraged FIND OUT MORE
combine with our international to get to know other Ulster
reputation for excellence students through engagement ulster.ac.uk/global
in teaching and research with the Students’ Union. international@ulster.ac.uk
to make us a leading UK
education provider.
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Throughout the year, theatre venues including the Home to HBO’s award-winning
Northern Ireland showcases Grand Opera House, Lyric TV series Game of Thrones,
its vibrant, diverse culture Theatre, the MAC Belfast take a locations tour and
with a packed calendar of and our very own Riverside relive some iconic scenes
Immerse
festivals and events. Don’t Theatre in Coleraine. or visit Titanic Belfast, the
miss the annual St Patrick’s world’s largest Titanic visitor
Day celebrations, enjoy If the great outdoors is more experience, situated in the city
internationally renowned and your thing, get acquainted where it all began.
local performers at the Belfast with our breath-taking
International Arts Festival, or landscapes and quaint With all this and more, are
soak-up the atmosphere in towns and villages. Enjoy you ready for your Ulster
yourself in
the city’s historic Cathedral a woodland walk at one of adventure?
Quarter at Culture Night. our many parks, forests and
World-class artists turn Belfast gardens, or visit the Antrim FIND OUT MORE
into an outdoor stage during coast to enjoy areas of
Belsonic and CHSQ music outstanding natural beauty. discovernorthernireland.com
festivals, as the city is filled Paddle along canoe trails,
with music. surf or bodyboard on waves
Northern
coming from the roaring
For motorsport fans, the North Atlantic, or head to the
famous North West 200 Mourne Mountains where you
motorcycle race on the can walk, climb or horse-ride. I love visiting the art
Causeway Coast is a must Northern Ireland is steeped galleries near the
while the legendary Banks of in history so don’t miss campus.
Ireland
the Foyle Halloween Carnival the chance to explore its
in Derry~Londonderry is one unique heritage. Walk in the There is an amazing
for your bucket list. Theatre shadow of giants and take art scene in Belfast!
University is a life changing
experience so where you lovers can indulge in plays, in the wonder of the Giant’s
study can often be as workshops, musicals and Causeway with its iconic Ella Afellat
Fine Art
important as the course you touring productions at first-class rocks.
choose. Voted as Lonely
Planet’s Top Region to visit
in 2018, wherever you’re
from, studying in Northern
Ireland is guaranteed to be
an unforgettable experience.
Across all our campuses you’ll
discover a vibrant, eclectic
social scene right on your
doorstep. From cosy pubs
hosting traditional Irish music
sessions to cool rooftop bars
and beer gardens, you’ll be
spoilt for choice.
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Building
the university
of tomorrow.
Ulster University is transforming the higher
education landscape with the £264 million
landmark development at the Belfast campus.
Located in the heart of the vibrant Cathedral
Quarter, the visionary new campus is one of the
largest higher education capital builds in Europe.
It will provide a progressive learning, teaching
and research environment supported by the best
innovative technology, allowing us to nurture
talent and innovation.
The new campus will not only transform the
student experience as a centre of academic
excellence, it will also be publicly accessible and a
valuable asset for Belfast as a city in which to live,
work, study and do business.
As we move forward, the 75,000sqm campus will
house up to 15,000 students and staff. By locating
our bright, ambitious and creative students in the
heart of Northern Ireland’s capital, we will form a
lively student community and promote a dynamic
environment, which will stimulate and inspire.
FIND OUT MORE
ulster.ac.uk/greaterbelfastdevelopment
Progressive
learning,
teaching
and research.
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We are one University with
four distinct campuses across
Northern Ireland - Belfast,
Coleraine, Jordanstown
and Magee. Courses are
also delivered at our branch
campuses in London and Belfast Coleraine
Birmingham.
The Belfast campus is The feeling of community at
While each campus differs in situated in the artistic and our Coleraine campus makes
size and has its own distinctive cultural centre of the city, the for a warm and welcoming
atmosphere, wherever you Cathedral Quarter. Although student experience. The
choose to study, you can be traditionally associated relaxed, outdoor atmosphere
sure of a first-class student with art, the campus spans of the north coast is reflected
experience. an increasing and exciting in the feel of this thriving
range of subjects including campus. Together with the
architecture, hospitality, event nearby seaside towns of
management, photography Portrush and Portstewart and
and digital animation. Our the Giant’s Causeway World
vibrant campus plays host Heritage Site, this area is a
to frequent fashion shows major international tourist
and art exhibitions, and is an destination.
exciting place to study and
Life on
work. It is also home to The A wide range of subjects
Academy training restaurant. is available at Coleraine,
which results in an interesting
mixture of students and
staff. Subject areas include
campus
biomedical sciences,
geography and environmental
science, nutrition, optometry,
psychology, pharmacy,
English, history, media and
journalism, travel and tourism,
and teacher education.
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Jordanstown Magee Birmingham London
Branch campus Branch campus
Jordanstown is the largest of The friendly village With its eclectic social scene, London is a lively and
Ulster’s campuses, located atmosphere of our Magee Birmingham is a popular cosmopolitan city with a
just seven miles north of campus offers an intimate study destination in the diverse social scene, exciting
Belfast. The campus has a learning environment UK and home to a student nightlife, vibrant culture,
strong profile in computing, in the heart of Northern population of more than fantastic shopping and
built environment, business, Ireland’s second city, 65,000. Studying at our a wealth of sightseeing
engineering, social sciences, Derry~Londonderry. Located branch campus, you will be opportunities. Our branch
communication and academic in the North West of Northern just minutes away from New campus is located in historic
disciplines relating to the Ireland and a short distance Street rail station, the city’s Holborn, in central London,
science and coaching of from County Donegal, famous shopping centres, with plenty of transport links
sport. Sport plays a significant Derry~Londonderry is ideally restaurants and canal-side offering convenient travel
part in the life of the campus situated for exploring some bars. With many businesses options to the campus.
which is home to the Sports of Ireland’s most dramatic moving to Birmingham and Situated between the city’s
Institute of Northern Ireland landscapes. a growing entrepreneurial financial centre and the
(SINI). community, it is a truly cultural district, access to
On-going investment exciting time to choose this London’s resources could
Many students starting their has provided state-of- city as your place of study. not be easier. Our location
degree at Jordanstown will the-art teaching, research means that you’ll be perfectly
complete their course in the and support facilities for FIND OUT MORE placed to take advantage of
new Belfast campus. students and staff. Teaching all that London has to offer,
strengths on campus include qa.ulster.ac.uk/birmingham from its thriving international
business, cinematic arts, Irish, community to the continually
music, drama, computing, growing professional
engineering, nursing, physical community.
activity, personalised medicine
and law. FIND OUT MORE
qa.ulster.ac.uk/london
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Ulster University, Belfast Ulster University, Magee
from home
Your home
During term time I live in Ulster Brand new, state-of-the-art We offer accommodation for
University’s brand new private accommodation is now available over 630 students in our student
accommodation in Belfast city centre adjacent to the Belfast campus. village and our halls of residence,
where I plan to stay for the remainder All of the rooms are en-suite Coppin House, both less than five
of my studies. I’ve met lots of new uni with high-speed Wi-Fi provided minutes’ walk from the campus.
friends here! In my free time I can throughout. There is a range of All accommodation has access to
easily walk to the shops, clubs, art accommodation available from four, high-speed broadband with Wi-Fi
galleries and markets which is great. five and six-bed cluster apartments throughout. There are self-contained
with shared kitchen/dining and units available for students who
Emma Williams living facilities, to individual studio require additional space, privacy and
Photography with Video
apartments. To enhance your student independence. Adapted accessible
experience there is a range of accommodation is available for
additional facilities available at no students with a disability.
extra cost including a cinema room,
study hub and gym facilities. accommodationm@ulster.ac.uk
Residential Services Magee
Ulster University, Jordanstown
Most of the accommodation in our Ulster University, Coleraine
on-campus student village comprises Our student village offers fantastic
five-bedroom, en-suite apartments on-campus accommodation. Most
with high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi rooms have en-suite facilities and
connections with shared kitchen/ all have a broadband connection
dining facilities. If you require a and access to the internet with Wi-Fi
bigger space you can rent self- throughout. There are some suites
contained apartments on-campus. available for students with special
We provide adapted accessible or mobility needs. Students seeking
accommodation for students with more independence may choose to
disabilities. There are a few houses live in leased accommodation in the
and apartments available on-campus nearby seaside town of Portstewart.
which have a shared bathroom The University allocates and manages
facility and kitchen/living dining areas this accommodation.
To help you settle into university life, we between five or six residents.
can guarantee you a place in one of our accommodationc@ulster.ac.uk
halls of residence in your first year of accommodationj@ulster.ac.uk Residential Services Coleraine
study, providing you make Ulster your Residential Services Jordanstown
first choice. University accommodation
is well priced, comfortable and modern,
and we have something to cater for
every budget and taste.
We also arrange a ‘Reslife’ calendar of
social events on arrival and throughout Campus accommodation starts from:
the year so you can get to know other
students and fully immerse yourself in Belfast Coleraine Jordanstown Magee
£120 £75 £90 £75
community life on campus. Activities
include bake-offs, quiz nights and fun
sports events. per week* per week* per week* per week*
FIND OUT MORE *Correct at time of print
ulster.ac.uk/accommodation
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Learning
that works
with your life
Whatever your ambition, Part-time study eLearning Lifelong learning Foundation degrees
we will offer a way of Part-time study gives you the eLearning courses offer We provide high-quality short Ulster validates a range of
studying that works with flexibility to balance your flexibility enabling you to courses for everyone. Whether foundation degrees at local
your life, with flexibility personal commitments with study at your own pace, you want to improve your job partner colleges. These
and convenience in mind. your learning. Depending on any place and any time. prospects, learn new skills, qualifications are a great way
Our community of learners the course, you may be taught Our graduates come from get a qualification or develop of studying for a vocational
study at undergraduate on campus, entirely online or around the world, all walks workplace training, we can qualification to improve
and postgraduate levels, a combination of both – often of life and have studied help. We have a wide range your employability or as a
including doctorates, on full- called ‘blended’ learning. a variety of subjects. of learning opportunities means of progressing to
time and part-time courses, You will receive the same available at affordable prices. university. Graduates from
some of which are delivered teaching, excellent support our foundation degrees
fully online. and use the same facilities Access to higher typically start on year two of
as full-time students. In most education our undergraduate degree
cases you will be taught If you are returning programmes.
alongside full-time students. to education and do
not currently have the FIND OUT MORE
qualifications to apply for
our undergraduate degrees, ulster.ac.uk
you can enrol on one of our
validated Access courses at
a local college. To find out
more, contact your local
further education college.
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Your
learning
experience
Studying at university is not Most modules are assessed
the same as studying at school. through coursework and/or
The main difference is that exams. The first semester exams
you are expected to study are in early January and the
independently – to organise second semester exams are
your time to study effectively in May.
by deciding which materials
to study and how. You will Lectures, seminars
be required to read about and tutorials
your subject (reading lists are Teaching is delivered through
generally provided, particularly lectures, seminars and tutorials,
in the first year), prepare and sometimes practicals and
for seminars and complete fieldwork. Lectures are formal
assignments. You will have a teaching sessions, often with
studies adviser to support you, a larger group of students.
but remember to keep staff Seminars, which usually provide
informed if you are having a form of follow-up to lectures,
any difficulties. take place in smaller groups and
are often used to promote group
Academic year discussion about a specific topic.
The academic year is divided In tutorials, a small number of
into two semesters for most students meet with a tutor to
students (some students, e.g. discuss work and to raise points
nursing, have a longer academic of particular interest or difficulty.
year). The first semester runs
from September until mid- Work placement or
January and the second from study abroad Ulster has a real
late January to May. Each You may have the opportunity community and
semester comprises 12 weeks of to go on work experience or inclusive atmosphere
teaching followed by an exam study abroad during your third with approachable
period. Full-time students will year. For some medical-related staff and lecturers,
typically study three modules in courses, you will be required whilst still being a
each semester (18 modules of to undertake block work competitive university
study make up a standard three- placements throughout with top-class courses.
year degree programme). the course.
Dearbhail McLaughlin
Physiotherapy
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Sport and physical
activity is an important
part of life at Ulster
Sport
and many of our
students play for ‘Team
Ulster’ in social,
friendly and competitive
sport every day.
for all
Thanks to National Trust, Giant’s Causeway
Whether you are an athlete or a complete Our sports centres have it all, including state- Talented Athlete Entry Scheme The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme is designed
beginner, everyone can benefit from our of-the-art fitness studios, a wide range of daily At Ulster University we understand the to support and nurture aspiring athletes by
excellent sporting and recreational facilities, classes, multi-sport indoor and outdoor facilities, dedication and commitment it takes to reducing the entry grades required for full-time
which are available at affordable student rates and fully trained fitness staff. compete at the highest level. Long hours of undergraduate courses.
(£10 per month), including membership and training, intense regimes and competitions can
pay-as-you-go options. FIND OUT MORE sometimes mean a sacrifice in examination FIND OUT MORE
performance.
ulster.ac.uk/sport ulster.ac.uk/sport/performance-sport/
programmes/talented-athlete-scheme
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Once you register to study
at Ulster University, you
automatically become
a member of the Ulster
University Students’
Union (UUSU). The
Union looks after the
interests of students and The Union is the focus of Clubs and societies
is represented across all entertainment on each Open to all Ulster students,
Ulster campuses. campus and organises social clubs and societies are an
events, trips and activities integral part of the Students’
to ensure you have an Union. There is a wide range
unforgettable experience of activities on offer where you
at Ulster. can meet new people, have
fun and try something new, all
Student voice at the same time. Clubs and
The Union represents the societies are also a great way
student population on every to get valuable experience
University committee, ensuring and skills to enhance your CV.
the student voice is always Whatever your interests there
heard – an important way is something for everyone.
for us to get feedback on our
teaching and facilities. The UUSU Enterprise
Students’ Union also runs UUSU Enterprise offers
the course rep system at the advice and guidance to
University. Being a course rep help you get your business
is a great addition to your CV. idea up and running, from
developing a business plan to
Supporting you sourcing funding. There are
The Students’ Union is an a range of opportunities and
important part of our student competitions on offer for you
support network. You can to get involved.
The Students’ Union is receive free, confidential
a big, friendly family, advice and information on any FIND OUT MORE
where I met so many issue or aspect of student life
Your
nice people and had at Ulster. Site vice-presidents uusu.org
a great time on the can advise you on issues such Ulster SU
events regularly as study, accommodation, @UUSU
organised. how to deal with stress or
anything else that affects your
Viktorija Ozerova ability to make the most of
Biomedical Science your student experience.
Students’ Union
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Here to
support you
Life as a student is exciting but it can also Disabilities and medical conditions
be demanding. You may face personal If you have a disability or long-term medical
challenges and that’s where we can help. condition including mental health difficulties
Our Student Wellbeing team can help you or specific learning difficulties (e.g. ADHD,
with a range of issues to ensure you make the dyslexia), please let us know when you apply
most of your time at Ulster. Our professional to Ulster. Our AccessAbility team will be able
services are free, confidential and inclusive to advise you on the range of support
for all Ulster students. available and will also help you to access
funded support for assistive technology
Health and wellbeing software and equipment or non-medical
Our team provides advice and guidance for support providers as appropriate.
many student concerns, such as academic
matters, coping with stress and dealing with Counselling
personal issues. We want to help you take All Ulster University students can access face-
good care of yourself, both physically and to-face counselling support from a trained
emotionally during your time at university. counsellor, on or off campus and a confidential
24/7 counselling helpline is also available.
Money matters
Our team can help you to adapt to student FIND OUT MORE
life by providing budgeting and money
management advice to empower you to live ulster.ac.uk/studentsupport
within your means. We can also offer advice
on financial matters including tuition fees,
bursaries and access to financial support.
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Applications to full-time undergraduate
courses are submitted online through
the Universities and Colleges Admissions
Service (UCAS). UCAS has a range of
deadlines for different categories of
applicants and course choices. Visit the
UCAS website for more details.
FIND OUT MORE
ucas.ac.uk
Applications to most full-time courses should application, as they may be considered should
normally be submitted by the main UCAS you not meet the conditions set out in your offer.
deadline of 15 January in the year of entry. This
deadline now includes applications to Art and Course requirements
Design courses. Applications can still be made Some courses will ask for specific achievement
after the deadline but will only be considered if in certain subjects, particularly where that
there are vacancies available. subject forms a major part of your degree.
Check the course entry online for details of
Applying to
Applications to part-time undergraduate subject specific qualifications such as GCSE,
courses must be made online through the A level, BTEC or Irish Leaving Certificate grades.
Ulster University website.
Additional requirements
FIND OUT MORE As part of your entry requirements you may also
be asked to attend an interview or audition,
ulster.ac.uk/apply
Ulster
present a portfolio of work or sit a test.
UCAS tariff You will be required to sit the Health Professions
We will make a graded offer rather than use Admission Test (HPAT-Ulster) if you are
the UCAS tariff to express entry requirements. applying to study any of the following degree
This is to ensure that the offer being made to courses: Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging;
University
you is clear and relevant to the qualifications Dietetics; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy;
you are studying. Radiotherapy and Oncology; and Speech and
Language Therapy.
We recognise a wide range of qualifications
including GCE A level, BTEC, Irish Leaving Satisfactory attainment in this test (together with
Certificate, Access or a combination of these other academic requirements) is required for
qualifications. Please refer to the ‘Equivalence entry onto the listed courses.
of qualifications’ table for further information.
FIND OUT MORE
You are encouraged to provide details of
all qualifications you are studying in your hpat-ulster.acer.org
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Equivalence of qualifications
The table below outlines indicative equivalences to operate for entry in 2020. Please refer to Pearson BTEC
A level Equivalence QCF BTEC Award Grade RQF BTEC Award Grade
the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for entry requirements for any particular course. Level 3 Qualification
A*A*A* D*D*D* D*D*D*
GCE or Applied A levels D*D*D
AAA AAB ABB BBB BBC BCC CCC CCD A*A*A D*D*D
(Grades) (to include 14 unit Distinctions)
Two A levels & BTEC AA & D* AA & D AB & D BB & D D*D*D
BB & M BC & M CC & M CC & M A*AA D*DD
(to include (to include (to include (to include (to include 13 unit Distinctions)
Subsidiary Diploma 4 unit 3 unit 3 unit 3 unit
(to include 5 (to include 5 (to include 5 (to include 4
(QCF) unit Merits) unit Merits) unit Merits) unit Merits)
Distinctions) Distinctions) Distinctions) Distinctions) D*D*D
AAA DDD
(to include 12 unit Distinctions)
Two A levels & BTEC
National Extended D*DD
AA & D AA & D AB & D BB & D BB & M BC & M CC & M CC & M AAB DDD
Certificate (to include 11 unit Distinctions)
(RQF)
National Extended Diploma D*DD
ABB DDM
A & D*D A & DD B & DM (to include 10 unit Distinctions)
B & DM (180 credits)
(to include (to include (to include C & MM
(to include 10
7 unit 6 unit 5 unit (to include 9 DDD
A & D*D* B & DD unit Merits) BBB DDM
Distinctions) Distinctions) Distinctions) unit Merits) (to include 9 unit Distinctions)
(to include C & DM
A level & BTEC Diploma 8 unit (to include OR
OR OR OR (to include 10 OR DDD
(QCF)
Distinctions) 6 unit unit Merits) BBC DMM
B & D*D* C & DM (to include 8 unit Distinctions)
B & D*D Distinctions) C & DD D & DM
(to include (to include
(to include (to include (to include 10
8 unit 5 unit DDM
7 unit 6 unit unit Merits) BCC DMM
Distinctions) Distinctions) (to include 7 unit Distinctions)
Distinctions) Distinctions)
A level & BTEC DMM
CCC MMM
(to include 15 unit Merits)
National Diploma A & DD B & DD B & DD B & DM C & DM C & DM C & MM D & MM
(RQF)
DMM
CCD MMM
(to include 13 unit Merits)
BTEC Extended Diploma
D*D*D D*DD D*DD DDD DDD DDM DMM DMM
(QCF)
D*D*
A*A* D*D*
(to include 10 unit Distinctions)
BTEC National
Extended Diploma DDD DDD DDM DDM DMM DMM MMM MMM D*D*
(RQF) A*A D*D
(to include 9 unit Distinctions)
Scottish Highers ABBBB BBBBB BBBBC BBBCC BBCCC BCCCC CCCCC CCCCD D*D*
AA DD
(to include 8 unit Distinctions)
Advanced Scottish
ABB BBB BBC CCC CCD CDD DDD DDE
Highers D*D
AB DD
(to include 7 unit Distinctions)
International Min 29 Min 28 Min 27 Min 26 Min 25 Min 24 Min 24 Min 24 National Diploma
Baccalaureate points points points points points points points points (120 credits) DD
BB DM
(Points) (14 at HL) (14 at HL) (13 at HL) (13 at HL) (12 at HL) (12 at HL) (12 at HL) (12 at HL) (to include 6 unit Distinctions)
Min Min Min Min Min Min Min Min DM
Irish Leaving Certificate BC DM
H2,H2,H2, H2,H2,H2, H2,H3,H3, H3,H3,H3, H3,H3,H3, H3,H3,H3, H3,H4,H4, H4,H4,H4, (to include 5 unit Distinctions)
(Higher Level Grades)
H2,H3 H3,H3 H3,H3 H3,H3 H3,H4 H4,H4 H4,H4 H4,H4
DM
CC MM
(to include 10 unit Merits)
Ulster Foundation
Degree (Overall % in 70% 65% 60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 40%
MM
Level 5 modules) CD MM
(to include 9 unit Merits)
Access Diploma (NI) D*
(Overall % in Level 3 75% 73% 70% 65% 63% 60% 55% 53% A* D*
(to include 5 unit Distinctions)
modules)
D*
Access to HE Diploma 12D 30M A D
45D 39D 6M 30D 15M 24D 21M 15D 30M 45M 39M 6P (to include 4 unit Distinctions)
(GB) 3P
Subsidiary Diploma/
D
Overall National Extended Certificate B D
Overall Overall Overall Overall (to include 3 unit Distinctions)
Distinction (60 credits)
Overall Distinction Distinction Distinction Merit Merit Overall
HNC (with Distinctions in (with M
Distinctions
(with (with (with (with
Pass C M
all L4 credits) Distinctions in Distinctions in Distinctions in Distinctions in (to include 5 unit Merits)
in 105 L4
90 L4 credits) 75 L4 credits) 60 L4 credits) 45 L4 credits)
credits) M
D M
(to include 4 unit Merits)
Overall
Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall Overall
Distinction Overall
Distinction Distinction Merit Merit Merit Merit NOTES:
HND (with Pass
(with (with (with (with (with (with GCSE: Grade C equivalences - ILC Ordinary = O4, GB = 4. Foundation degree applicants will normally be considered for entry to an
Distinctions (with Merits in
Distinctions in Distinctions in Distinctions in Distinctions in Distinctions in Distinctions in
in 105 L5 45 L5 credits) Grade B/C* equivalences - ILC Ordinary = O3, GB = 5 or 6 associated honours degree (normally year two entry, or part-time equivalent).
90 L5 credits) 75 L5 credits 60 L5 credits) 45 L5 credits) 30 L5 credits) 15 L5 credits)
credits) (Determined on a course basis. See online prospectus.) Other qualifications:
Applied General Level 3 qualifications: We welcome applications from international applicants and those who may
Offers will be expressed in terms of Overall Award Grade(s) to be studying a UK Benchmark Qualification not shown. We will consider
include a Unit Profile. Please see table for specific details. The 90 such applications on an individual basis. Whilst we will consider your
Applicants should include all qualifications they are taking in the Qualification section of their UCAS application. Credit Diploma/National Foundation Diploma will be considered entire academic profile we normally make offers in terms of benchmark
*Please note: Additional unit profile requirements are stipulated for those taking Pearson BTEC Level 3 awards on the QCF as equivalent to one and a half A levels. qualifications. In all qualifications specific requirements in individual subjects/
Framework (offered from 2010). units/credits may be required.
HNC: Candidates will be considered for year one entry only.
HND: Candidates may be considered for year two entry
(or part-time equivalent) where the curriculum sufficiently matches
that of the Ulster University full-time year one course.
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General The general entrance
requirements identify
the minimum
entrance
qualifications needed
for application to a
course at Ulster.
requirements
They set out the range of the most commonly This is particularly the case for full-time study
offered acceptable qualifications but do not where the offer grades are affected by the
identify where particular subjects are needed availability of places on the course and the
for specific courses, nor do they represent level of demand.
the actual offer standard or ‘asking grades’,
which are normally higher than the minimum The summary refers to honours degrees. In
threshold standard of a pass grade. practice, with regard to A levels, no full-time
honours degree will accept fewer than three
To be eligible to apply you must: A level subjects unless presented in combination
with other Level 3 qualifications deemed
acceptable by the University.
1. Provide evidence of competence in
written and spoken English (GCSE English The ‘Equivalence of qualifications’ table lists
Language grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent); the most commonly accepted qualifications and Accreditation of
and equivalent asking grades. You should refer to Prior Experiential Learning
2. Provide evidence of passes in five the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for specific Learning you have gained from
subjects, two of which must be at A level entry requirements to individual courses. work or other experience may be
(grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* used to demonstrate your ability
(grades A-C/4-9); Entry requirements for part-time courses vary. to study your chosen course.
3. Provide evidence of passes in four Some have identical entry requirements to the You must provide evidence of
subjects, three of which must be at A level full-time version of the same course, whilst some reasonably substantial and
(grades A-E) and one at GCSE level* others will vary from those of the full-time significant element of learning for
(grades A-C/4-9); or version. It is important to refer to the online a process of formal assessment
4. Provide evidence of an approved
prospectus and/or to contact the course team and accreditation by the University.
qualification at an equivalent level such before making an application for study.
as Access to Higher Education qualification You may be required to attend
or equivalent**; or
FIND OUT MORE an interview and/or submit a
5. Provide evidence, for a process of formal ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements portfolio of evidence. (Contact
accreditation by the University, of learning the Admissions Service about
*GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) may be used as part of the
you have gained through work or other GCSE requirement. **Please refer to the ‘Equivalence of qualifications’ table
your chosen course for more
experience. for the most common alternative Level 3 qualifications. Note: Advanced information.)
Subsidiary (AS) level subjects, are regarded as 40% of one GCE A level,
provided that your profile also contains two GCE A levels or equivalent.
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If you pay the full cost of your
annual fees at enrolment you
Finances are an
will receive a five percent
important consideration discount. This offer cannot
for students. As an Ulster be used in conjunction with
University student you any other discount, offer or
can take advantage of scholarship.
our competitive fees,
*Correct at the time of publishing.
affordable locations and Fees illustrated are based on 19/20
flexible payment options. entry and are subject to an annual
increase. Please visit ulster.ac.uk/
apply/fees-and-finance for full details
of fees. Annual part-time fees are
based on the number of modules you
Fees and
study each year (you only pay for the
modules you study).
**Five-month payment plan is paid by
direct debit. Ten-month payment plan
is paid by a Recurring Card Payment
funding
plan (credit/debit card).
FIND OUT MORE
ulster.ac.uk/apply/
fees-and-finance
Department of Health
funded courses
Following the issue of
Full-time undergraduate Some courses may have Tuition fees for students FIND OUT MORE Part-time tuition fee loans are guidance by the Department
fees for home and EU additional costs which are from England, Scotland and available. of Health, the tuition fee for
students (excluding England, not included in your tuition Wales are £9,250* per year Student Finance England the following courses is fully
Scotland, Wales and the fee. Check the individual (19/20 entry) for full-time direct.gov.uk Visit studentfinanceni.co.uk funded by the Department
Islands) are determined by the programme specification undergraduate courses, for full details. of Health for students
Department for the Economy for details. integrated Masters and Student Awards Agency for who have been habitually
and are normally increased equivalent. Discounts are Scotland (SAAS) Flexible payment resident in Northern Ireland
annually. FIND OUT MORE available. saas.gov.uk/ To help spread the cost of for three years prior to
student_support your studies, part-time tuition the commencement of the
Visit ulster.ac.uk for up-to-date ulster.ac.uk/apply/ Fees do not have to be paid fees can be paid back in course, and students from EU
information on tuition fees. fees-and-finance up front – a tuition fees loan Student Finance Wales monthly instalments while you countries (excluding England,
can be taken out and you studentfinancewales.co.uk learn. If you study for a part- Scotland, Wales and the
Fees do not have to be paid studentfinanceni.co.uk can defer payment until you time degree, you can pay Islands):
up-front – a tuition fees loan have graduated and are in Part-time study your fees up-front or in either
can be taken out and you As a Republic of Ireland employment. Our typical fee for a part-time five** or ten** equal monthly Diagnostic Radiography
can defer payment until you student, you can transfer degree is £5,625* in total payments during each year and Imaging; Dietetics;
have graduated and are your maintenance awards to Funding arrangements for (19/20 entry). Studying part- of study. Occupational Therapy;
in employment. Northern Northern Ireland. students from England, time gives you the flexibility Physiotherapy; Radiotherapy
Ireland students can also Scotland, Wales and the to learn and pay at your Up-front payment discount and Oncology; Speech
apply for maintenance loans, FIND OUT MORE Islands may vary. own pace. Part-time students Part-time students can take and Language Therapy;
government grants (part-time typically complete their studies advantage of a payment and Nursing (Adult/Mental
students only) and University studentfinance.ie over five to seven years. discount. Health).
bursaries.
42 43Undergraduate Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk
Faculty of Arts,
Humanities and
Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts, We place a strong emphasis We are a research-intensive
Humanities and Social on professional accreditation, faculty and our teaching is
Sciences offers courses on work-based learning and inspired by the range and
all four of Ulster’s campuses, employability, to equip you depth of our scholarship.
across six schools: with the necessary skills Our innovative curriculum,
and qualifications to gain developed and delivered by
• Belfast School of Art a competitive edge in your staff who share your passion
• School of Applied Social future career. for learning, will challenge
and Policy Sciences and change you.
• School of Arts and We are home to the award-
Humanities winning Ulster University Law FIND OUT MORE
• School of Communication Clinic and the Transitional
and Media Justice Institute, the world’s ulster.ac.uk/faculties/
• School of Education first academic research centre arts-humanities-and-
• School of Law on transitional justice. social-sciences
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Faculty of Computing,
Engineering and the
Built Environment
The Faculty of Computing, students on placement gain Schools, mentoring and
Engineering and the Built invaluable experience and class representation, STEM
Environment consists of on successful completion Ambassadorships, Athena
four schools, offering will be awarded an Swan champions, peer
industry-informed, additional diploma. The mentoring and widening
professionally recognised number of professional access partnerships.
courses. These include: occupations relating to
STEM (Science, Technology, The Faculty is renowned
• Belfast School of Engineering and Maths) for world-leading research
Architecture and the Built also means employment in globally important
Environment opportunities in this sector disciplines, ranging from
• School of Computing are excellent. cognitive data analytics
to innovative healthcare
• School of Computing,
Sponsored scholarships technologies, and
Engineering
and prizes further sustainable energy storage
and Intelligent Systems
demonstrate the relevance to fire safety engineering.
• School of Engineering of our courses and the
quality of our students. FIND OUT MORE
With the Faculty having Numerous opportunities
developed strong industry for personal development ulster.ac.uk/cebe
partnerships in both exist such as Ulster’s
teaching and research, EDGE Award, Tutoring in
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Faculty of Life
and Health Sciences
Ulster University enjoys a Whether improving the quality Through the integration of
long-standing and excellent of life or the quality of our placement opportunities
reputation as a leading environment, life and health locally, nationally and
provider of health and science students really do internationally across a wide
wellbeing related education. make a difference. range of environmental,
We offer a diverse portfolio health and wellbeing and
of professionally accredited Well-established links with clinical settings, you will
degree programmes. The government agencies, public gain a competitive edge at
Faculty consists of seven bodies, and the private sector, Ulster. Whether you choose a
schools: play an important role in the one-year placement, or are
design of our high-quality rotating in clinical settings,
• School of Biomedical Sciences provision. you will have the opportunity
• School of Geography and to enhance your professional
Environmental Sciences Whichever programme you and employability skills –
• School of Health Sciences choose, you will benefit from ensuring you unleash your
• School of Nursing multidisciplinary teaching, full potential.
• School of Pharmacy and informed by world-leading
Pharmaceutical Sciences research, in state-of-the-art FIND OUT MORE
• School of Psychology facilities.
• School of Sport ulster.ac.uk/lhs
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Ulster University
Business School
Ulster University We also work with some of FIND OUT MORE
Business School (UUBS) Ireland’s biggest companies
is entrepreneurial and and have nurtured strong ulster.ac.uk/uubs
dynamic. With approximately relationships with a variety of
120 academic staff and businesses and organisations
more than 6,000 students, to provide a broad range of
we are one of the largest invaluable opportunities and
providers of university- work experience to students.
accredited business and
management education in We work hard to ensure
Britain and Ireland. Our employability is at the centre
degree programmes are of the student learning
shaped by our world-leading experience and have built
research, the impact of strong links with a number
which was ranked 7th out of internationally recognised
of 101 business schools professional bodies who
in the Research Excellence accredit and quality-assure
Framework (REF 2014). our courses.
50 51Undergraduate Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk
Courses
at Ulster
52 53Undergraduate Prospectus 2020-2021 ulster.ac.uk
Accounting (Pathways) Accounting and Law
BSc Hons BSc Hons
UCAS code: N400 UCAS code: NM41
Jordanstown Full-time Jordanstown Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus.
Students will change campus part way through this course. Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE
The BSc Hons Accounting (Pathways) is an This is a four-year course with an equal weighting
innovative suite of pathways that offers you the of accounting and law modules covered each
opportunity to progress your studies within the year. It also has the option of a placement year.
fast growing areas of professional services.
You will be able to graduate with one of the The degree produces graduates who have both a
following awards: BSc Hons Accounting; BSc qualifying law degree and significant professional
Hons Accounting (Forensic Services); BSc Hons exemptions from the major accounting bodies.
Accounting (Financial Economics); or BSc Hons
It is accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Accounting (Management Consulting). This suite
(CAI) and the Association of Chartered Certified
of pathways offers you high quality teaching,
Accountants (ACCA). It is also recognised by
expertise in accounting, forensic, economics and
the Joint Academic Stage Board for England
financial services and well-established links with
and Wales (JASB) and the Law Society and Bar
the accounting professional bodies, key graduate
Council of Northern Ireland.
employers, public sector and local industry.
This degree is of interest to those wishing to
This programme has been designed to
pursue careers in accounting (auditing, taxation,
broaden your opportunities in accounting and
insolvency and forensics) and law (knowledge
utilise our high-level employer links to ensure
of business and taxation issues influence legal
you get excellent employment opportunities.
advice given about probate, divorce settlements).
The programme has been accredited by UK
and Ireland professional accounting bodies, Students may progress to a PGDip or MSc
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Institute Advanced Accounting which is unique to Ulster
of Chartered Accountants in England and University in Ireland. For those wishing to pursue
Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered their law studies, there is the LLM Human Rights
Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute Law and Transitional Justice and the LLM Human
of Management Accountants (CIMA). You have Rights Law and Peace Building.
the opportunity to gain maximum exemptions
from professional examinations depending on The aim of this degree is to produce
the pathway selected for study and the final professionally focused graduates who have
module mark achieved. an in-depth knowledge of the theory and
practice of accounting and law. The degree
As a graduate, you may take up a position as prepares students for a career in accountancy
an accounting practitioner providing audit, (specialising in those areas which require a more
accountancy, forensic services and taxation in-depth knowledge of law, such as forensic
services to a variety of businesses and individuals. accounting, taxation and business recovery); a
You could also avail of many accounting and career in law (in particular, corporate law); and/
finance roles in any type of business such as or postgraduate studies in accounting, law or
financial or management accountant in a large cognate disciplines.
commercial enterprise or within central or local
government, a taxation specialist, a management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
consultant or an educationalist.
Refer to the University’s General Entrance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Requirements.
Refer to the University’s General Entrance A level: ABB or BBB
Requirements. (If applying with A level Maths, the grades are
a minimum of BBB)
A level: ABB or BBB
(If applying with A level Maths, the grades are GCSE: Maths (Minimum grade B, C* or 5)
a minimum of BBB)
Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for
GCSE: Maths (Minimum grade B, C* or 5) further details.
Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for
Entry requirements outlined are for full-time courses. further details.
Entry criteria for part-time study may vary.
Visit ulster.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information
on course entry requirements.
Applications to part-time courses are made directly
54 to the University at ulster.ac.uk 55
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Accounting and Accounting and Accounting with Animation
Management Marketing Specialisms BDes Hons
BSc Hons BSc Hons BSc Hons
Apply online at ulster.ac.uk UCAS code: NN45 UCAS code: NN43 UCAS code: WW26
Jordanstown Part-time Magee Full-time Magee Full-time/Part-time Belfast Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE - This course will move to the Belfast campus.
Students will change campus part way through this course.
ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE ABOUT THIS COURSE
The BSc Hons Accounting and Management creates This course allows students to combine two principle This course will enable you to distinguish yourself Animation has become an integral part of the
the opportunity to progress your studies within growing subject areas from the business arena and to develop from other accounting and finance graduates by film, television, games and design industries,
areas of professional services. Graduating with a BSc the skills necessary for an aspiring professional career enabling you to also acquire a specialism in either from Jurassic Park to Avatar, Angry Birds to Call of
Hons Accounting and Management keeps all your in accounting or marketing. In addition it provides the taxation, management or information systems. Duty, Xbox to mobile. The field of animation has
options to the various employment opportunities open, basis for graduates wishing to take a postgraduate experienced unprecedented growth in recent years.
whilst still maintaining a high level of financial and programme up to doctoral level. As the Ulster University Business School has strong With new distribution methods and technologies,
management acumen. links with the accountancy and taxation bodies, your work will have many paths to reach a
The development of relevant employability skills is at the you will be guided on the best choice of modules worldwide audience. During the course you will
There is a considerable demand for accountants and core of the degree and a variety of opportunities exist to suit your career aspirations. The course offers study drawing, the principles of animation and
managers in business, industry and the public services. within the programme to develop skills such as creative the option of undertaking a paid placement year design, storytelling and narrative, design and the
This degree will provide you with an excellent basis for thinking, project management, strategic planning, locally or internationally or you can opt to study history, practice and theory of screen production.
pursuing a professional qualification with one of the business start-up, problem solving and interpersonal abroad for a year. You will gain an understanding of creative and
accountancy and management bodies. A qualified skills, as well as specific accounting and marketing technical processes using industry-standard software
accountant may take up a position as a practitioner skills. The Department has strong ties with the major This degree will help you develop a wide range in order to create interactive designs and computer
providing audit, accountancy and taxation services professional bodies in accountancy, taxation and of skills such as analytical problem solving, animations.
to a variety of businesses and individuals; a financial marketing including Chartered Accountants Ireland teamwork, research, commercial awareness and
or management accountant in a large commercial (CAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants organising and communicating information. As animation is a highly collaborative environment,
Accounting specialists with knowledge of the you will learn the principles and practices through
enterprise or within central or local government; a (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management
finance and the business environment are in teamwork, while developing your individual
taxation specialist; a management consultant or an Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Certified Public
great demand. The majority of graduates pursue professional practice. The course enables students to
educationalist. A qualified manager may take up a Accountants in Ireland (CPA), the Irish Taxation Institute
careers in accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, enter the industry of a range of exciting and rapidly
position within a large commercial enterprise, within (ITI) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). The
business, actuarial science, insurance, banking, evolving platforms, as well as facilitating numerous
central or local government, as a management programme has been accredited by ACCA.
finance or management, in both the commercial opportunities for employment in a rapidly growing
consultant or an educationalist. The degree may, area at an international level.
depending on classification obtained, permit further This course is accredited by the major accounting bodies and public sectors.
study at postgraduate level. which are recognised worldwide including Chartered This course aims to provide students with specialist
Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered This course is accredited by the major accounting
and taxation bodies which are recognised knowledge and skills necessary to develop and
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered adapt their chosen career in the diverse creative
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). worldwide including Chartered Accountants
Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered practices associated with animation. The course
Refer to the University’s General Entrance aims to contribute, through the education of its
Requirements. Graduates are well placed for a management career Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered
students as adaptive and resilient designers, writers
in business, accounting, finance or to take advantage Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
and thinkers, to the local, national and international
Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further of the increased opportunities in the public, private and
The combination of subjects you will study on this practice of design in its current and future forms.
details. voluntary sectors.
course will provide a sound basis for a career
Graduates with skills in computer animation have
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in many different areas of business such as
many well-paid career opportunities available to
accounting, finance, taxation or management in them. Students have worked on projects such as
Refer to the University’s General Entrance public, private or not-for-profit organisations. Due VFX on Game of Thrones for HBO and concept art
Requirements. to the professional body accounting exemptions for Sixteen South, here in Belfast, as well as many
available, you will also be a step ahead in your other companies in both animation production and
A level: BBB – BCC professional accountancy training. On successful
(Applicants may be able to satisfy the requirement for video games.
completion of this course, it should be possible for
the third/lower grade by substituting a combination you to progress to the MSc Advanced Accounting
of alternative qualifications to the same standard as ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
at Ulster University.
defined by UCAS) Refer to the University’s General Entrance
GCSE: Maths (Minimum grade C or 4)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Requirements.
Refer to the University’s General Entrance A level: BCC
Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for further
Requirements. (Applicants can satisfy the requirement for
details.
one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by
A level: BBB or BBC
substituting a combination of alternative
(If applying with A level Maths, the grades are
qualifications recognised by the University)
a minimum of BBC)
Submission of portfolio and possible interview.
GCSE: Maths (Minimum grade B, C* or 5)
Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for
Visit the online prospectus at ulster.ac.uk for
further details.
further details.
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