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Studying in a new country is life-changing. It opens up a future full of new possibilities, perspectives and lifelong friends. It’s a big step, but a hugely rewarding one, and here at the University of Hertfordshire we’re committed to giving you a truly unforgettable student experience.

We’re a thriving, modern British University just 20 minutes outside London, with an excellent reputation for our courses, teaching and student support. In fact, we’re already home to more than 3,800 international students from 100 different countries – and we really hope you’ll join them.

As a Hertfordshire student, you will develop the powerful skills and experience to make a real difference in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are intellectually rigorous, practical and socially responsible. They give

you opportunities to learn from innovative businesses all over the world, enabling you to become an enterprising, ethical and highly employable graduate.

We’re proud to be an inspiring, supportive place to study – a safe, friendly international community where you’ll always be among friends. I’m very much looking forward to welcoming you to Hertfordshire, to the University and to a whole new world of opportunities.

Julie Newlan Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and International Development

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If you’re looking for a university with a great location, you’ve found it. At Hertfordshire we’re just 20 minutes from the heart of London, with all the opportunities and excitement our colourful, multicultural capital brings. But here on campus, you’re surrounded by safe, green, inspiring places where you can focus on your studies and feel right at home.

New adventures, 24 hours a day Spend your spare time wandering through London’s amazing museums, discovering art galleries or visiting vast libraries. Relax in beautiful parks, browse vintage markets and visit some of the world’s most famous historic sights – there’s something different to do every day.

When the sun sets, London really comes to life. The capital’s full of live music, theatres, bars and restaurants – with flavours from every corner of the earth, to suit every budget. Even better, at the end of the night, you’re just a short train ride from home. It’s London living, without the price tag.

Outstanding career opportunities London is an international hub of business, science and technology – home to some of the world’s most highly respected, industry-leading companies. Our strong partnerships with businesses in every sector give you the opportunity to learn from and network with some of today’s most important business thinkers.

In fact, by working closely with a huge range of innovative businesses, we help to create incredibly rewarding work experience placements, internships and graduate job opportunities that can get your career off to a great start.

Four major international airports Wherever you’re flying in from, it’s easy to get to our campuses. We’re not far from London’s Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports, with fast transport links that make life easier for international students. During orientation week, we offer airport collection too.

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See our modern campusFly around our campus in our virtual tour. See both campuses and our teaching facilities.

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/ YourVirtualTour

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We’ve made a huge investment in our innovative, cutting-edge facilities, making sure your learning environment really is world class. You’ll study in stunning, contemporary spaces, use the very latest technology and benefit from round-the-clock resources, specially designed to support your learning.

Right across our campuses you’ll find breathtaking new buildings, filled with bright, inspiring learning spaces. Our £10m Law Court building has been voted the eighth most impressive in the world, and in 2016 we opened our brand new £50m state-of-the-art Science Building. They’re just part of our ongoing commitment to bringing you exceptional, advanced learning environments.

We’re also home to:

• the Bayfordbury Observatory, one of the world’s best-equipped astronomical observatories.

• a £250,000, leading-edge Formula One driving simulator.

• a £200,000 Smart Systems laboratory for tackling today’s technological challenges.

• commercial flight simulators and supersonic wind tunnels, so you can fly a variety of aircraft, even ones you’ve designed yourself.

• the largest clinical simulation centre in the UK, including a simulated intensive care unit.

• modern psychology observation suites equipped with the latest technology and software.

• dedicated field stations for geographical and environmental sciences.

• creative studios and digital workshops.

• hi-tech labs and computer suites.

• award-winning Learning Resources Centres.

• our entertainment venue Forum Hertfordshire.

• a £15m sports centre: 25-metre swimming pool, 12-metre high indoor climbing wall, squash courts, grass pitches for rugby and football, a cricket hall plus a gym at both campuses.

• unique Cyber Security Centre providing state-of-the-art specialised equipment for teaching and research.

• industry standard, state-of-the-art creative facilities, including dedicated studios and workshops, an extensively equipped free-to-use loan store and much more.

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Bright futures begin hereOur graduates go on to amazing careers. In fact more than 96% get a job or start new studies within six months of leaving us. It’s not surprising – our courses give you exactly the skills and experience today’s companies need. So you get a great return on your investment and a head start on a very bright future.

Working with innovative businesses We work with major global companies, public sector organisations, professional bodies and entrepreneurial smaller enterprises to open up all kinds of exciting employment opportunities for you.

These organisations help shape our courses, offer valuable work placements and give regular talks to share industry insights. Their input means the skills you learn are just what today’s businesses are looking for – which is why so many of them offer our graduates jobs too.

Practical placements build real skills Every year, hundreds of students go on work placements, giving them relevant, practical experience and a real understanding of their chosen industry.

Your placement will give you a real career advantage. In fact, many employers offer placement students jobs after they graduate. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/workexperience

Outstanding careers support CareerHub is our careers portal, updated daily to give you 24/7 access to expert careers support and the latest graduate, placement and work experience jobs.

It’s run by our Careers and Employment Service, a friendly, expert team who can give you all the career support you need. They also run events, workshops and fairs, boosting your skills and helping you meet great employers. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/careers

Want to run your own business? There’s a real entrepreneurial spirit here at Hertfordshire, and the skills you’ll learn can also help you start your own business. We have expert enterprise mentors, inspirational guest speakers, a business incubation centre and a start-up programme to help you bring your ideas to life.

Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/enterprise

Can I work while I study? Yes. On a Tier 4 student visa you can work for up to 20 hours a week in term time. During university holidays you may even be able to work full-time. It all depends on what kind of visa you have and when you applied.

For the latest advice and local job opportunities, talk to our Careers and Employment team.

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Excellent, highly acclaimed teachingWe’re one of the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old, combining rigorous, rewarding teaching with an innovative business focus. Our handpicked international teaching team is made up of respected academics with hands-on experience in their industry. They’re leading experts, passionate about supporting new talent.

A world-class British qualification Our country’s education system is highly respected all over the world, and a strong British degree really is a passport to a rewarding career, wherever you want to live and work.

British higher education qualifications are rigorous and intellectually challenging. They have to be because we’re continuously assessed to make sure we give you the exceptional education you deserve. We know that coming to university – especially one overseas – is a major investment of time and money, so we make sure you graduate with the best possible knowledge, experience, skills and career prospects.

Inspiring, supportive, high-quality teaching The best teachers open minds – and open doors. That’s exactly what our supportive, highly regarded teaching team sets out to do. Their teaching is always up to date and relevant, and will inspire your curiosity and nurture your talent. At the same time, they give you the valuable, practical skills and experience you need to appeal to today’s employers.

Sharing real-world experience Our lecturers have a wealth of experience in their field. Not just in an academic setting, but also out in the working world – whether that’s in business, law, healthcare, sciences, engineering or the creative industries. They’ve built businesses, developed technologies, saved lives, pushed boundaries and made a real difference. Now they’re here to help you do the same.

Teaching based on acclaimed research Over 90% of our research has been judged to be of international quality.* It’s changing the way people think, work and live across the world. All of that acclaimed research informs our teaching and gives you access to the latest concepts and developments in your subject.

It’s also good news if you’re looking for postgraduate research opportunities. Our strong reputation for research means you’ll have the chance to work with innovative, leading thinkers who are exploring world-changing new ideas.

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As well as making friends for life and meeting people from all over the world, staying at College Lane gave me a sense of security – and put me less than five minutes from the library and shops.

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Guaranteed on-campus accommodationIf you’re an international student, we’ll guarantee you a room on campus, for your first year. We know that moving to a new country is a big step, so we’ll make sure you feel part of our safe, friendly, welcoming community.

Living on campus Campus accommodation is a convenient, cost-effective option and a great way to make new friends.

Being close to lectures and libraries can make it easier to find your way around in a new country – and you’ll save money on transport too. There are shops, laundry facilities and supermarkets, and we can even provide bedding and towels so you don’t have to bring them.

How can I make sure I get a place? If you apply for accommodation before 24 August 2018 and accept your Unconditional Offer before 1 September, we’ll guarantee you a room in University accommodation.

Students with disabilities If you use a wheelchair or need a room designed to make life easier, please let us know.

Accommodation guidanceWe talk through all of the options available for overseas students at the University.

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/ accommodation-guide

We’ll be able to find you a suitable room on campus – possibly even for your whole degree.

How much does University accommodation cost? It depends what kind of room you choose. Prices start at £122.64 for a single room to £177.94 for two people sharing a twin room. To find out more, visit go.herts.ac.uk/accommpreview

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An amazing student experienceUniversity isn’t just about getting an incredible education; it’s also about exploring ideas, trying new things and meeting lifelong friends. From the Students’ Union to the Hertfordshire Sports Village, there’s lots to get involved with – and plenty of support when you need it too.

Welcome to the Students’ Union The Students’ Union (SU) is the social heart of the University. It runs club and live music nights at the Forum, one of the region’s most exciting venues. It also has lots of student-run societies where you can meet people interested in the same things as you – from astronomy to roller skating!

Sports facilities, clubs and classes Whether you’re a beginner or a serious competitor, sport is a great way to make friends. Our £15m sports village is home to some of the UK’s best university sport and fitness facilities, including a 25m pool, 110-station gym and floodlit pitches. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/sportsvillage

A vibrant international community We’re home to more than 3,800 international students from more than 100 countries, which makes for a vibrant community full of diverse perspectives. It’s everything a contemporary university should be.

Our dedicated International Student Support Team can help you with immigration, work permits, visas and finances. They also organise

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Meet the SUThe Students’ Union President and Vice President introduce your on-campus Students’ Union.

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/ StudentsUnion

Orientation and Freshers’ WeekEvery year we welcome new and returning students to the University. Here’s a look at the events and activities that took place during the first few weeks of term at Hertfordshire.

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/ FreshersRecap

a social programme, including trips to other parts of the UK and Europe. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/support

Supporting you all the way We want your time with us to be as worry free as possible, so we have lots of friendly teams to give you the support you need. Based in our new Hutton Hub at College Lane, they include: the Advice and Support Centre, student support and student wellbeing. We also have a day nursery and a multi-faith, multicultural centre.

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Choosing a qualification from the University of Hertfordshire will make you stand out in a competitive Malaysian job market, and help kick start your career. It helped me to secure my role as a Global Graduate trainee in Marketing in one of the world’s largest multinational companies, Unilever.

Melissa Wong Business AdministrationMalaysia

We have earnt an outstanding reputation and accreditation from world-renowned professional bodies. These include the European Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

We are home to more than 4,300 students from around the world, studying subjects ranging from accounting, economics, human resource management, business analysis, management and digital marketing, to tourism and events.

We are also recognised as collaborating with leading businesses, being only 20 minutes from Central London. We have developed strong partnerships with a range of companies, who have helped shape our curriculum and bring their experiences into the classroom.

Hertfordshire also has a truly global perspective, with the School’s staff and students coming from more than 80 countries – an additional 3,000 more studying our business courses at partner institutions in Singapore, Canada and Malaysia. There is also the opportunity to study abroad at one of our 100 partner universities in 33 countries.

The School is also renowned for our research and constantly conducting innovative new work. Our Centre for Research on Management, Economy and Society is a stimulating, supportive environment where research students can thrive and new discoveries have a direct impact on our highly respected courses.

Students of our Business School are given a head start in competitive national and international job markets by taking business theory from lecture theatres into real-life work experience. Our practical projects and placements give you the opportunity to work with innovative companies while building the skills, contacts and experiences you need for a rewarding and successful career.

MSc International Business (Sandwich)A two-year postgraduate degree with integrated placement.

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At Hertfordshire I learnt how to be truly global facing, and how to relate to people from many different countries. This international exposure was a major contribution to landing my job at Adobe, where I deal with top international clients.

Leonidas Kanellopoulos Mobile ComputingGreece

Farida Bedwei is considered one of the most powerful women in financial technology in Africa. In 2013, she was named by CEO Magazine as the winning candidate for Ghana in Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government. Her achievements are made all the more remarkable as Farida was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 1.

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The School will give you the opportunity to learn from industry experts who make up our highly qualified and supportive academic team, many of whom have first-hand experience of applying advanced technology in the real world.

Our courses combine academic excellence with practical skills and inspiring teaching and are designed to give you maximum flexibility and a great start to your career.

Our core areas include software development, artificial intelligence and robotics, networking and security, software engineering, business applications, IT strategy and management. With us, you can shape your own study path, becoming a real specialist in one area or creating a broad range of expertise.

Our strong links with business will give you opportunities to work directly with industry leaders and mean our courses represent the very latest industry knowledge, with valuable placements in companies like Accenture, Apple, Microsoft or GlaxoSmithKline.

You will be working with state-of-the-art hardware and software to help you achieve incredible things. We also have specialist computing laboratories for networking, cyber security, and robotics and embedded systems.

The School has an excellent track record for powerful and original research, much of which is recognised as being of international importance. The main focuses include adaptive systems, bio computation, computer architecture, technology-supported learning and cyber security.

The University of Hertfordshire is proud to have one of the largest and best established schools of computer science in the UK. We’ve been conducting innovative research for more than 50 years, launching incredible graduate careers and creating powerful possibilities. MSc Cyber Security

(Sandwich)A two-year postgraduate degree with integrated placement.

Find out more: go.herts.ac.uk/cyber

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and music on blockbuster films including The Dark Knight trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Beauty and the Beast, Spectre, Harry Potter and many more.

Here at the School, you will have the latest technology at your fingertips, including 3D printers, a motion-capture studio, casting rooms, jewellery benches, a pattern-making and grading suite, a construction and carving workshop, sound control rooms, darkrooms and post-production suites.

We are also home to one of the most innovative contemporary art spaces in the UK, our Art and Design Gallery, which features work from emerging artists. Our fantastic art shop offers a huge range of materials, while our equipment loan store means you can borrow everything from film kit to microphones, musical instruments, cameras, lights and more.

On our courses, you will be working with the best in the business. Our wide range of courses spans film, media, design, visual arts, music and art therapy; they are all lead by talented artists, experienced lecturers and industry experts.

Our students are able to grow and innovate with expert support, leading to hundreds of awards in national and international competitions over the past years, including New Blades D&D Design Awards, Oscars, BAFTAS, Grammys, Royal Television Society Awards, and lots more.

The School has close links with industry-leading businesses such as Warner Bros, Pinewood, and Elstree Studios, Ted Baker, Sony Music, and many, many more.

These connections have enabled our students to work in special effects, props, animation

Our diverse and vibrant School of Creative Arts gives you a life-changing opportunity to work alongside leading artists, musicians and designers. In an inspiring and supportive environment you will develop creative curiosity, explore new techniques and shape your own unique style while starting a fascinating journey towards a rewarding creative career.

Bertie the ElephantMulti-award-winning student film from Visual Effects for Film and Television which falls under the Animation programme.Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/bertie

Design students from across the School of Creative Arts are collaborating with fashion giant Prada and Yale School of Management on a unique project in Milan, exploring perceptions of luxury brands and aspirational retail environments: just one example of a range of industry collaborations.

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With us, learning is firmly grounded in the latest educational research. Our expertise spans curriculum development, educational assessment, early childhood education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, education leadership, higher education teaching and coaching and mentoring. Our research has contributed to significant developments in education at local, regional and national levels.

We offer specialist, cutting-edge and innovative courses that reflect the many social, political and technological changes taking place in education. As well as giving you an excellent understanding of UK teaching practice, our courses offer valuable international perspectives through projects with partner institutions in Kazakhstan, Texas, China and Malaysia.

Supporting your development is key to us – we’ll help you realise your potential, build your confidence and develop your expertise across a whole variety of teaching settings.

Our community here is diverse, with plenty of experience in supporting students who are new to learning English.

We have strong links to hundreds of early years, primary and secondary schools, meaning you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain practical experience and tackle classroom challenges head on. As a result of this, our graduates go on to successful careers in all areas of education and have a huge impact on the lives of thousands of learners.

Our School of Education inspires life-changing learning, and nurtures new educational talent for generations. Our strong research ethos and exceptional links to schools and policymakers, along with an experienced team, help students begin a rewarding professional life in learning. Over 97% of the School’s students are in work or further study six months after graduating.

97.1%of School of Education students are in work or further study six months after graduating.**2015–16 DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey)

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We have a truly global reach, with students coming to the School of Engineering and Technology from across the world – attracted by our research, industry collaborations and high-quality courses.

Our courses are developed in partnership with industry to ensure that the technical skills and knowledge are what employers need. This has resulted in all of our established courses being accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or the Royal Aeronautical Society.

The School also benefits from the ground-breaking work of our research community. Our research leads the way in engineering and technology, from biometric and optical networks to novel processing methods for materials and sustainable energy. 95% of our research is rated as internationally excellent or internationally recognised.

You’ll have opportunities to use new methods of simulation, modelling and testing and new and emerging technology, right here on campus. Our facilities include flight and car simulators, a racing car workshop, wind tunnels and a manufacturing fabrication workshop. We also have cutting-edge laboratories dedicated to

system-on-chip technology, smart systems, material properties and testing, media technology and digital broadcasting, as well as biomedical engineering, aerospace structures and rocketry. We also offer the opportunities for valuable industry placements, working on real commercial challenges.

Our School has an exceptional international reputation for research, teaching and graduate success. We put exciting, industry-leading technology in our students’ hands and conduct innovative research that’s at the forefront of engineering and technology.

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Our degrees are accredited by leading professional bodies:

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In order to remain at the cutting edge of health and social care, we have strong industry partnerships. We work closely with professional bodies, regulators and practitioners. Our undergraduate courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council and British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists, among many others.

We also have a strong partnership with the National Health Service (NHS) and the UK Government’s Department of Health. In addition, we work with local authorities, voluntary organisations and innovative private companies involved in health and social care.

Many of these partners play a vital role in our courses, providing placements in real-world settings. They also collaborate with our world-leading research teams in order to pioneer new practice and thinking. Over 80% of our research into allied health professions and nursing has been rated as either world leading or internationally excellent according to the independent Research Excellence Framework.

Our School of Health and Social work is a national centre of excellence, dedicated to outstanding practice, care and education. Our highly respected teaching can open the door to an incredibly rewarding career, improving lives, creating hope and safeguarding futures every single day. We pride ourselves on being the UK’s largest provider of radiography education, one of the largest trainers in learning disabilities nursing and the first in the country to offer paramedic degrees. Our community is made up of more than 4,700 students trained by 200 highly supportive academic staff.

Paramedic ScienceWork and study with London’s Ambulance Service and learn what it takes to save lives in critical situations.

Find out more: go.herts.ac.uk/ paramedics

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Our courses are innovative cultural journeys that give you exceptional opportunities to learn and develop. Working at the cutting edge of their subject, our highly respected teaching team encourage you to explore new perspectives and unlock your creative potential.

Traditional subjects like English Literature, history and philosophy are available, as well as more applied courses including mass communications, journalism and creative writing. With more than 150 modules to choose from across the School, you’ll be able to shape your degree around your personal interests and ambitions. This will enable you to become a specialist within one or two areas or gain a

broader qualification spanning many areas.

Many of our courses offer opportunities to study abroad – immersing you in another culture and adding another country to your international experience.

The School has a dynamic and distinct research culture, recognised internationally and nationally for its excellence. History was joint fifth in the nation for research and first in the nation for impact, according to the Independent Research Excellence Framework, which measures the effect of research outside of academia. Research carried out on a number of subjects enriches our courses with creative thinking and exciting new knowledge.

Our School of Humanities is dedicated to exploring culture and creativity, while also interpreting and appreciating culture in its many forms. You will be able to view the world in a whole new way by discovering ideas, tackling creative challenges and revealing fascinating hidden stories.

University of Hertfordshire’s Masters in Journalism and Media Communications has shaped me to become a more independent and thoughtful individual. It has given me the leverage, and confidence, to pursue a career at one of the top publications in my country.

Hannah Rafee Graduate, now Journalist at The EdgeMalaysia

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Our Law Court Building has been voted the

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Law has given me the confidence to communicate and negotiate. The University is where it all started. Today I have the utmost respect from both my current and previous superiors and I am positioned in a very good level in my career. I believe that with determination, everything is possible.

Abdulkadir Abkey LLB and LLMCanada

We pride ourselves on having a truly international community here in Hertfordshire – our students and highly respected lecturers and researchers come to us from all over the globe, including India, Ghana, Turkey, China, Spain and France.

We are committed to exceptional research, bringing the latest thinking directly into everything we do. Research projects explore intellectual property, bioethics, international commercial law, e-commerce and telecoms, big data and privacy and cyber security. A leading example is our partnership with Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, which has seen us develop the region’s restorative justice strategy. We’ve also created the Centre for Restorative Justice – a hub of national and international research and focal point for experts in this field.

Our £10 million Law Court Building has been voted the 8th most impressive in the world by Best Choice Schools. Complete with its replica crown court, it combines the latest technology with professional legal settings. We also have our own Mediation Centre in which graduates can work directly with clients.

We compete nationally with our students in mooting, trial advocacy, mediation and debating, regularly beating teams from Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.

Our School is committed to innovative teaching and world-class learning, creating a vibrant and diverse environment. As we develop new courses, opportunities and research projects that directly impact current legal thinking, there’s not a better time to join our community here at Hertfordshire Law School.

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Master’s of LawA one-year postgraduate degree with multiple pathways allowing you to specialise.

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We pride ourselves on providing innovative teaching here at the School, and offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. These include biological and environmental sciences, optometry, sport, psychology, pharmacy, pharmacology and postgraduate medicine. Our courses are driven by research and enable you to practise your skills in state-of-the-art learning environments.

Our courses are accredited by a range of respected organisations, including the Royal Society of Biology, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, and the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Research at the School explores topical drug delivery and toxicology; clinical practice, medication safety and drug misuse; and lifespan and chronic illness. This is done in collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies and both the NHS and private healthcare providers.

Our multidisciplinary research programmes are world-class, enabling researchers to work in specialist facilities to explore globally significant questions, collaborating in a supportive, stimulating environment.

Our School, based in our landmark new £50m Science Building, is home to world-class research, innovative facilities and life-changing courses. Our highly respected team is committed to training talented new scientists and tackling many of the challenges facing the world today.

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One of my best memories is of learning and working with students and lecturers from different countries and backgrounds. This experience has widened my horizons.

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Our £50m Science Building houses brand new laboratories, learning spaces and research technologies. This includes a mock pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, cell culture facilities and aseptic suites.

We also have a renowned clinical simulation centre, which features its own intensive care unit, emergency department, operating theatres, advanced life support mannequins, patient simulators and contemporary clinical care equipment.

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All of our degrees are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics or the Institute of Physics.

You’ll be taught by exceptional practising mathematicians and scientists while learning in small groups and discussing concepts and practical applications.

We are home to some of the country’s best teaching facilities, including fully equipped undergraduate laboratories and a planetarium. Our Bayfordbury Observatory is widely recognised as one of the best in the UK.

The School will provide you with valuable opportunities to put your skills into practice, including the chance for a year-long work placement in the UK or abroad, and to work

with our industry partners on innovative new projects.

Research is an enormous aspect of the School. Our astronomy research group is one of the UK’s largest, and our physics and maths research groups are recognised for applying fundamental physics and maths to real industry problems. Our research includes the astrophysics of stars, galaxies and black holes, quantum computing and climate change. The opportunity exists for students to undertake final projects in these areas and also to do PhD level work within the School.

of graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation

Our School is full of exceptional opportunities, where you’ll learn alongside leading scientists and mathematicians in some of the top teaching facilities in the UK. Develop the skills you need for a remarkable career while exploring the vast reaches of the galaxy, the power of mathematics and the secrets of physics.

MPhys AstrophysicsA four-year integrated master’s launching your career in astronomy and astrophysics.

Find out more: go.herts.ac.uk/Astrophysics

I would not be where I am without the opportunities that opened up while studying at the University of Hertfordshire. From extracurricular projects, to connections with other world-ranking Universities, I can but thank the University for their guidance and support that kick-started my career.

Samuel Nathan Richards Mission Operations Specialist, NASA, SOFIA MissionBSc(Hons) Astrophysics

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90%School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics

2015-16 DHLE (Destination of Leaves from Higher Education survey)

Undergraduate courses

Business Accounting BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N400

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/NN43

Business Administration BA (Hons)ONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N252

Business Administration (Top-Up) BA (Hons) ONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N251

Business and Sport Management ONLINE only (Sports Professionals only) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ontopform

Business Economics BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L112

Business Studies BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N100

Economics BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L101

Event Management BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N820

Finance BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N300

Human Resource Management BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N600

International Business BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N120

International Management (Dual Award) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N290

International Tourism Management BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N830

IT Management for Business (ITMB) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/GN52

Management BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N201

Marketing BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N500

Marketing with Advertising BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N590

Marketing with Digital Communications BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N501

The University of Hertfordshire is the ideal place to study at undergraduate level. We have a huge range of courses across ten schools, all led by inspiring and supportive teaching staff. Over 96% of our graduates find themselves in employment or further study six months after graduation.

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Our facilities and resources are first rate, with two Learning Resource Centres open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our online Studynet system also allows you to stay connected with the University wherever you are, a place in which you can submit coursework, access teaching resources and receive feedback on your work.

Each course here at Hertfordshire is designed to enable you to have the best possible start in your chosen career. Informed by ground-breaking research and input from innovative employers, these are degrees with a difference. As a leading business-facing university we have great links with public sector organisations and blue chip companies, which help inform our courses and offer valuable work placements.

We have a fantastic reputation for our work placements, with students taking huge strides in their careers by taking part. Placements are available on most of our undergraduate courses here at the University. Most of our courses will give you the opportunity to study abroad at one of our 170 partner universities overseas.

We have a vibrant international community here at Hertfordshire. The University is home to 3,800 students from more than 100 countries, which makes for a student body full of diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

Undergraduate courses

Marketing with Fashion BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N5W2

Tourism Management BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N800

You can also combine business with other subjects as part of a Joint Honours degree:Accounting and Economics Business and AccountingBusiness and EconomicsBusiness and Event ManagementBusiness and FinanceBusiness and Human ResourcesBusiness and Information SystemsBusiness and MarketingBusiness and TourismEvent Management and MarketingEvent Management and TourismFinance and Economics

Computer Science Computer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/G400

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/GG47

Computer Science (Networks) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/G491

Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/GG46

Computer Science / IT BSc (Hons)ONLINE and ON CAMPUS (Direct entry available to first, second or final year of each course) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/online

Computing Joint Honours BSc / BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

EducationEarly Childhood Education BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/X310

Education Studies BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/X390

Education Studies with Learning and Teaching BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/X303

Education Studies with Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/X304

Primary Education BEd (Hons) with QTS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/X122

Creative Arts 2D Animation and Character for Digital Media BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W616

3D Animation and Modelling BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W617

3D Games Art and Design BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W280

Architecture BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/K100

Audio Recording and Production BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W374

Design Crafts (Ceramics and Glass) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W703

Design Crafts (Jewellery) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W701

Design Crafts (Textiles) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W702

Digital Media Design BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/P390

Fashion and Fashion Business BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W231

Fashion Design BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W230

Film and Television Production BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W602

Fine Art BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W100

Graphic Design BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W210

Illustration BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W221

Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W251

Model Design (Character and Creative Effects) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W452

Model Design (Model Effects) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W292

Model Design (Special Effects) BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W451

Music Composition and Technology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W300

Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W392

Music Industry Management BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/WN32

Music Technology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W352

Photography BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W641

Product and Industrial Design BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W242

Songwriting and Music Production BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W3T4

Sound Design Technology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W391

Visual Effects for Film and Television BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/W614

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Engineering and TechnologyAerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H410

Aerospace Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H401

Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H400

Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H402

Aerospace Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H430

Aerospace Systems Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H431

Aerospace Systems Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H492

Aerospace Systems Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H491

Aerospace Technology with Management BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H422

Aerospace Technology with Pilot Studies BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H490

Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H330

Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H341

Automotive Engineering with Motorsport BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H335

Automotive Engineering with Motorsport MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H336

Automotive Technology with Management BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H342

Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H201

Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H202

Computer Technology and Networks BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/G420

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H600

Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H603

Electronic Engineering and Mechatronics BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H601

Electronic Engineering and Mechatronics MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H602

Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H700

Manufacturing Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H701

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H300

Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H301

Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics BEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H304

Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics MEng (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H303

Motorsport Technology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/H331

Health and Social WorkDiagnostic Radiography and Imaging BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B821

Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B700

Nursing (Children’s) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B702

Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B761

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B701

Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B780

Humanities English Language and Communication BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/Q100

English Language and Communication Joint / Combined Honours BA / BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ELANG

English Literature BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/Q300

English Literature Joint / Combined Honours BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ELIT

History BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/V100

History Joint / Combined Honours BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/HIST

Humanities Programme BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/QRV0

Journalism and Creative Writing BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/P900

Journalism and Media BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/P903

Journalism and Media Cultures Joint Honours BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

Languages Joint / Combined Honours BA / BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/languages

Mass Communications BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/P300

Media and Creative Writing BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/P902

Media and Publishing BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/P904

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B160

Pre-Registration Midwifery with RM BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B720

Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B822

Social Work BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L500

Hertfordshire Law SchoolCommercial Law LLB For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/M221

Criminal Justice LLB For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/M1M2

Criminal Justice and Criminology BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/M211

Government and Politics LLB For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/M190

Law LLB For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/M100

Law (Accelerated) LLB For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/M101

Law Joint Honours BA / BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

Life and Medical Sciences Biochemistry BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C1CR

Biological Science BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C902

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B990

Dietetics BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B410

Environmental Management and Ecology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F750

Environmental Management with Agriculture BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F7D4

Geography BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F800

Human Geography BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L700

Human Geography with Environmental Studies BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L7F9

Molecular Biology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C1C7

Nutrition BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B400

Optometry MOptom For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B510

Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B202

Pharmacology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B210

Pharmacy MPharm For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/B230

Physical Activity and Sports Development BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C620

Physical Geography BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L804

Psychology BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C800

Psychology Joint Honours BA / BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

Regulatory Science MRegSci For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F290

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C600

Sports Business Management BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/N880

Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C610

Sports Studies BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/C602

Sports Studies Joint Honours BA / BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/CB63The majority of our undergraduate courses are offered with an optional one-year work placement / study abroad year which takes place after your second year of study.

Physics, Astronomy and MathematicsAstrophysics BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F501

Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F511

Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/GN13

Mathematics BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/G100

Mathematics Joint Honours BA / BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

Physics BSc (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F300

Physics MPhys (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/F304The majority of our undergraduate courses are offered with an optional one-year work placement / study abroad year which takes place after your second year of study.

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Philosophy BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/V500

Philosophy Joint / Combined Honours BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/JH

Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/L290The majority of our undergraduate courses are offered with an optional one-year work placement / study abroad year which takes place after your second year of study.

Business Accounting and Financial Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/afm

Business Analysis and Consultancy MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/bac

Finance and Investment Banking MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/fim

Global Business (Dual Award) MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/gb

Human Resource Management MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/hrm

International Business MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ib

International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ithm

Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mgmt

Marketing MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mar

Project Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pm

Computer Science Advanced Computer Science MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/acs

Artificial Intelligence with Robotics MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/air

Computer Networking Principles and Practice MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/cnpp

Computer Science MSc ONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/msccs

Cyber Security MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/cyber

Distributed Systems and Networks MScONLINE only For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mscdsnonline

Postgraduate courses

The University of Hertfordshire is the perfect place to study at postgraduate level. With world-class facilities and first-rate teaching staff, you will be more than equipped to flourish in your chosen career. We offer more than 100 taught, online and specialist courses. As the UK’s leading business-facing university, our relationships with industry and partner universities offer you great opportunities to gain experience and hone your skills and appeal to potential employers.

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Hatfield, home of the University, is just 20 minutes from central London – the hub of business and industry. This enables you to take full advantage of everything the capital has to offer, without the costs of living in central London. Whatever avenue of study you choose to pursue, the University has a course to meet your needs and be flexible enough to fit your way of life. These include Master’s degrees, PGCEs, graduate diplomas and qualifications from professional bodies such as the Law Society or the Chartered Institute Marketing. With UH online you can choose from courses either especially designed for online study or adapted from our campus-taught courses.

We are a truly global university, welcoming more than 3,800 overseas students from 100 countries, creating a vibrant international community.

We are also internationally recognised for original, high-quality research focused in a number of fascinating areas, such as the global economy and health and wellbeing. Our first-rate facilities range from our £10m Law Court Building, £50m state-of-the-art Science Building and our two 24/7 Learning Resource Centres.

EducationEarly Childhood Education MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/maece

Education MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/maedu

Educational Leadership MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mael

Primary Postgraduate Certificate of Education PGCE For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pgce

Secondary Postgraduate Certificate of Education PGCE For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pgce

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Inclusion MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/masend

Please note that owing to the entry requirements and the compulsory placements, not all of our education courses are open to international applicants. Please enquire at point of application to see if the course is currently available to overseas students.

Creative Arts Animation MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/animation

Art Therapy MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/at

Contemporary Crafts MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/cc

Contemporary Textiles MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ct

Creative Music Production MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/MACMP

Digital Media Arts MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/dma

Experience Design MA (subject to validation) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/maxd

Fashion MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/fash

Film and Television Production MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ftv

Fine Art MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/fineart

Games Art and Design MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ga

Graphic Design MAONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/gd

Illustration MAONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/illus

Interior Architecture and Design MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/iad

Music and Sound for Film and Games MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/msfg

Music and Sound Technology (Audio Engineering) MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mst

Engineering and TechnologyAerospace Engineering MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/aee

Automotive Engineering MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/aue

Communications and Information Engineering MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pgec

Embedded Intelligent Systems MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/eis

Health and Social WorkAdult Nursing MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/anmsc

Master of Public Health MPHONLINE only For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/online

Medical lmaging and Radiation Sciences (Diagnostic Imaging) MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/di

Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mhrONLINE only

Paramedic Science MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ps

Social Work MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/sw

General Transition Master’s in Engineering MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/geneng

Manufacturing Management MScONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mm

Mechanical Engineering MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/me

Mechatronics MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pgeca

Microelectronics and Computer Engineering MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pgecb

Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc ONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/oscm

Power Electronics and Control MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pgecd

Professional Engineering (work-based) MSc

Radio and Mobile Communication Systems MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/rmcs

* A series of Near STEM and Far STEM options are available on many pathways to allow those without an Engineering background to study a postgraduate Engineering degree.

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e-Learning Technology MScONLINE only For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/msceltonline

Software Engineering MSc ONLINE and ON CAMPUS For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/se

Music and Sound Technology (Audio Programming) MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mstp

Photography MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/phm

Product Design MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pd

Humanities Creative Writing MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/cw

History MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mahist

English Literature: Modern Literary Cultures MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mlc

Global Film and Television MAONLINE only For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/gft

Journalism and Media Communications MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/jmc

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/tesol

Hertfordshire Law SchoolLaw LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/llm

Business Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Business Law, Governance and Compliance LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Legal Practice LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Business Law and International Financial Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Business Law and International Commercial Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Commercial Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Commercial and Financial Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Commercial Law, Governance, Risk and Compliance LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Governance, Risk Management and Compliance LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Financial Law, Governance, Risk and Compliance LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

IT Law and Policy LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Digital Economy Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Law and Human Rights LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Financial Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

International Development Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Life and Medical Sciences Advancing Clinical Pharmacy Practice MSc (Available with placement) For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/app

Biotechnology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/bt

Business Psychology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/bpsym

Cardiology and Stroke MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/cardiology

Clinical Dermatology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/cd

Clinical Skin Integrity and Wound Care MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/siwm

Environmental Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/em

Environmental Management for Agriculture MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ema

Health and Medical Education MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/hms

Health and Medical Simulation MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/hms

Master of Public Health MPH ONLINE only For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mph

Molecular Biology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/mb

Occupational Psychology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/occp

Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programme PgD For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/ospap

Pharmacology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pcol

Pharmacovigilance MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pcov

Pharmacy Practice MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pp

Physician Associate Studies MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/physicianassociate

Psychology (Conversion) MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pcc

Research in Clinical Psychology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/rspd

Research Methods in Psychology MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/rmp

Sustainable Planning MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/sp

Sustainable Planning and Environmental Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/spem

Sustainable Planning and Transport MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/spt

Water and Environmental Management MSc For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/wem

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International Human Rights Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Energy Law and the Environment LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

Energy, the Environment and International Development Law LLM For more information: go.herts.ac.uk/pglaw

All the above postgraduate courses are also available as combined pathways. Your offer letter may not show your combination, however, you will be able to select your modules in your first week of study.

Postgraduate coursesAvailable for both September and January entry. All other courses start in September only. 35

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Centre for Academic English At the Centre for Academic English we have been welcoming international students onto our well-established courses for more than 20 years.

We offer expertise in teaching, a supportive learning environment and state-of-the-art facilities for those wishing to prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Pre-sessional English If you have not yet achieved the required English language level for entry to your chosen degree course, you can take a pre-sessional English course to help you reach the required level.

These courses help to develop your academic language and study skills so you can study effectively at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. We offer pre-sessional English courses before both our September and January intakes.

On successful completion of our courses, you can progress directly on to your degree course without taking an IELTS test.

Find out more about levels of entry and start dates at go.herts.ac.uk/prep

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Consortium Partners - Hertfordshire International College (HIC) If you haven’t quite got the academic qualifications you need to join one of the University’s courses, you can start your studies at HIC. The College is based on the University campus and is popular with students from all over the world, offering accessible, alternative ways to begin undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Find out more at hic.navitas.com

Foundation & Pre-sessional English

Hertfordshire International CollegeFind out more about HIC and the programmes it offers by watching its #ThisIsMyHIC video.

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/HICVideo

Like every other UK university, we charge tuition fees for our courses. These are different for UK, EU and international students.

Deposit and reduction for paying in full You will be required to pay a £5,000 deposit to secure your place with us. If you’re able to pay for the whole year in full when you enrol, we’ll give you a reduction of £500 for each year.

How do I pay? You can pay online, by bank transfer, by Western Union transfer, by cheque or in person. For all the details on how to do this, please visit go.herts.ac.uk/how-do-i-pay

It’s a good idea to think about any extra costs that might be involved with your course, like laboratory equipment, materials or trips. To find out more, look up your course at go.herts.ac.uk/courses

International scholarships Every year, we offer a limited number of scholarships to international students. These are worth up to £4,000 and are designed to make studying with us more affordable.

We also offer graduate scholarships for international students who have already taken an undergraduate degree here and now want to take a master’s course with us. This is the equivalent of a 20% reduction in your tuition fees.

Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/international-scholarships

US Loans The University of Hertfordshire is able to accept US Federal Direct loans and US Veterans Educational Benefits (GI Bill) for students from the United States. These students may be exempt from the deposit payment. For information on supporting your loan application contact usloans@herts.ac.uk.

Our standard tuition fees are based on full-time courses taught on campus.

International undergraduate fees Our standard tuition fees for courses starting in 2018 are £11,950 per year for all standard courses, both classroom based and laboratory/workshop based.

International taught postgraduate fees Our standard tuition fees for courses starting in 2018 are £12,500 per year for all standard courses, both classroom based and laboratory/workshop based.

International postgraduate research fees Our standard tuition fees for courses starting in 2018 are £12,350 per year for classroom based study, or £13,250 per year for laboratory/ workshop based study.

UK / EU fees

Undergraduate Our standard tuition fees for UK and EU students for courses starting in 2018 are £9,250 per year for full-time undergraduate study.

Postgraduate Our standard tuition fees for UK and EU students for courses starting in 2018 are £8,000 for full-time postgraduate study.

Online learning Our tuition fees are different for online courses, so please check your course information at go.herts.ac.uk/uhonline-fees

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Fees and Scholarships

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/Fees-Guide

Fees and funding guidance

Watch online: go.herts.ac.uk/US-Guide

US loans guidance

for overseas fee paying students.£4,000

£2,000 £1,000, worth up to

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EU SCHOLARHIPS

for students living in the European Union

£2,000or£1,000worth

If you’re hoping to start studying with us in September 2018, you’ll need to apply by August 2018. Find out how to do it, what qualifications you need and who can help…

Our representatives around the world We have a network of University representatives all over the world who can give you advice and help you apply. You can find your local representative at go.herts.ac.uk/countries

Applying for an undergraduate degree You can apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at www.ucas.com. It’s a central organisation that handles all full-time study applications in the UK. Alternatively, you can apply through your local representative.

Applying for a postgraduate course or research You can apply directly to the University or through your local representative. You’ll find our online application form, plus more advice, at go.herts.ac.uk/applypg

January 2019 All of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses start in September each year. However, a small number also run in January each year. Find out which courses this applies to at go.herts.ac.uk/courses

Our entry requirements For an undergraduate degree, you’ll usually need to have completed 12 years of school education and achieved a qualification equivalent to UK A levels.

For postgraduate study, you’ll normally need the equivalent of a UK second-class honours Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.

Some courses have specific requirements, so please check our course pages at go.herts.ac.uk/courses. You can also find a list of the qualifications we accept from your country at go.herts.ac.uk/your-country

English language qualifications You’ll need strong English skills to study at University level, so for most courses we ask for one of the following:

• GCSE / IGCSE English Language at grade C or above.

• IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) for undergraduate courses, IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) for postgraduate courses.

• Pearson Test of English 51 (with no less than 42 in any band) for undergraduate courses, 58 (with no less than 42 in any band) for postgraduate courses.

• Indian Standard XII English language (65% undergraduate / 70% postgraduate).

• Malaysian SPM1119 Advanced English grades 1-6 or A-C.

• Nigerian WAEC / NECO C6 (1-6 or A-C).

This isn’t a complete list, so please visit go.herts.ac.uk/entry-requirements to find out more. You can find our visa and immigration requirements there too.

Please note: all preparatory courses will require a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) verified Secure English Language Test (SELT) – either an Academic IELTS or Trinity College Test of English (available in the UK only). We cannot accept any other English language qualifications for preparatory courses.

Find out more go.herts.ac.uk/how-to-apply

Before completing the international application form:1. Fill in all sections and include the following

attachments: • Academic reference • Personal statement • Scan of passport photo page • Scan of qualifications • Visa documentation

2. Read the Terms & Conditions for applying at go.herts.ac.uk/InternationalTerms

3. Submit via your agent or directly to admdec@herts.ac.uk

38 Applying and entry requirements

If you need advice with your application, view our video online at: go.herts.ac.uk/apply-guide

If you need advice with your personal statement, view our video online at: go.herts.ac.uk/statement-guide

Applying and entry requirements

International Application FormIt is important that you write neatly using BLOCK CAPITALS in black ink. Mandatory fields are marked in bold and are required to be completed in order to process your application. Incomplete application forms submitted without ALL the supporting documents will delay the decision process.

By providing this information you understand that the University needs to process your Personal Data and by signing this box you consent for the University to process your Sensitive Personal Data/Special Categories of Personal Data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) for the purposes set out in the Terms and Conditions accompanying this document in order to consider your application. This processing will include the University sharing your Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data/Special Categories of Personal Data with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), which will enable them to confirm your immigration history. In addition to the above, you also acknowledge that should you not meet the entry requirements of your chosen course at the University, you consent to the University sharing your Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data/Special Categories of Personal Data with our partner college, Hertfordshire International College (HIC) in order for you to be considered for an alternative programme of study at HIC.

Applicant Signature:

If you are applying through an agent please complete their details below. If applying direct please leave blank

Organisation name PostcodeContact or counsellor name for contact EmailAddress TelephoneCountry

1. Applicant details (please put names as they appear in your passport)

If you ticked that you have a disability above, please complete this section - otherwise leave blank.

Please tick the appropriate box(es) and in the space at the bottom of this section indicate any additional support that you may need at the University. This information will be shared with Student Wellbeing who can support applicants through the admissions process and agree adjustments for their studies. Information you disclose about your disability will be used in accordance with the University’s Statement on Disability Disclosure by Students.

2. Physical or other disability or medical condition

You are blind or have a serious visual impairment

You are deaf or have a serious hearing impairment

Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s Syndrome

You have a mental health condition

You have a specific learning disability (e.g. Dyslexia)

You have physical impairment or mobility issues

You have a disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above.

You have two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions

Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms etc) Date of birth (dd/mm/yy)Family name Male/Female/other

First name(s) Email (required for offer)Home address

Country Postcode Skype IDTelephone (including international code) Mobile (including international code)Country of birth Nationality

Country of permanent residence

Do you have any criminal convictions? Yes NoDo you have a disability? Yes (see section 2 for further details) No

3. Details of course(s) for which you wish to apply (in order of preference)

We will offer you the most preferred course for which you meet the entry requirement.

Course title Course level (undergraduate or postgraduate)Year of entry: 1, 2 or 3

September or January intake (not all courses have a January start – see our website)

1.2.

If yes, please list below any previous study (regardless of the level, eg. English language courses) undertaken in the UK. Please indicate if any courses shared a CAS and/or visa. If you have previously studied on a Tier 4 or student visa, you must provide a copy of that CAS or offer letter.

We will also require copies of all visas held during those periods of study.

Institution Course studied Level e.g. degree, foundation and NQF level

Course start and end dates

Did you complete the course Y/N?

Type of visa held Visa start and end dates

This section is mandatory for all international applicants. EU applicants should proceed to section 5. We will be unable to issue you with an unconditional offer or a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) until you have provided this information.

4. Immigration history

Have you ever studied previously in the UK? Yes No

Have you ever had a visa refusal for entry to the UK OR any other country? If ‘Yes’, please state the category of visa which was refused and the reason(s) for the refusal. You will need to submit copies of all visa refusals with your application.

Yes No

If yes, please provide details, and copies of any relevant documentation with your application.

Do you have any pending UK visa applications or appeals or have you had any other type of UK visa/leave to remain?

Yes No

Yes No

If yes, please provide details, along with any relevant documentation.

Have you previously attended a UK institution which has had its Tier 4 sponsor licence revoked, or are you currently attending a UK institution that is in the process of having its Tier 4 licence revoked?

Applicants please list all subjects taken, with results/grades from your last two establishments attended. If you are awaiting the results of any examination or are about to take an examination, write PENDING in the result column. (Any study or attendance at a UK education institution in the UK must be detailed, even if the study was not completed.) Please attach evidence of all known results in addition to completing the table.

Programme of study/subject From date (mm/yy) To date (mm/yy) Name of institution City Qualification and result

5. Academic qualifications: Full details of educational establishments attended, including any establishments in the UK

Entry is conditional on the attainment of the necessary English entry criteria. You will be required to provide evidence of your English level.Do you have any of the following English Language Qualifications? (Please tick where appropriate)

6. English language requirements

Qualifications Grade/score Date achievedIELTSTOEFLCAMBRIDGE ADVANCED ENGLISHGCSE

Qualifications Grade/score Date achievedPEARSON TEST OF ENGLISHNONEOther (please state)STILL TO TAKE

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Tier 4 general student visa The Tier 4 visa is part of the UK’s visa and immigration points system. For your application to be successful, you’ll need to meet the government’s immigration rules and achieve 40 points.

You’ll be given 30 points for your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which we’ll send to you once you’ve met all the conditions of your offer.

You’ll be given another 10 points for maintenance, which means proving you have enough money to pay your fees and living expenses.

Do I need a visa?

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss national, you don’t need a visa to study in the UK, but if you’re from a non EEA country you do.

How do I apply? For lots more information on visas and how to apply, visit go.herts.ac.uk/uk-visa

When do I need to apply? If you’re applying for a Tier 4 visa, you’ll need to do this before you leave your home country. If you’re applying for a short-term study visa, you may also need to apply from home, depending where you’re from.

The earliest you can apply for either visa is three months before you come to the UK. Don’t leave it too late though, it will usually take at least 15 days to process your application and over the summer (June, July and August) it can take much longer.

At the University of Hertfordshire, we’re internationally recognised for our original, high-quality research. We’re committed to finding inspiring, sustainable solutions to the 21st century’s most fundamental global challenges, making a real impact every single day.

Join our thriving research community Study for your PhD, MPhil, Masters by Research or professional doctorate with us and you’ll be joining a highly respected research team. Together, we’re helping to shape policies, inform government guidelines and drive exciting innovation across the UK and beyond. It’s a fantastic opportunity to change the way we understand the world, as well as the way we live, long into the future.

How to apply When submitting your application you should include all the following documents:

• Completed application form

• Research proposal

• Academic transcripts

• For non-UK applicants, evidence of English language qualification

• Personal statement

• Two academic references

• Copy of passport photo page

• Proof of sponsorship, if applicable

If you need general advice on applying please contact the Doctoral College at research-degrees@herts.ac.uk

42 Research with real-world impact

Over of our research is of international quality90%

Research with real-world impact

Our research centres on six key themes:

Food Our interdisciplinary research applies science, technology, social and cultural investigation to food consumption and production, helping industry, policymakers and the public tackle it head on.

Global economy Our research addresses major issues in the global economy, including innovation, development, energy and economic growth.

Health and wellbeing Poor health impacts not only patients and their families, but also health systems and societies. Our research focuses on improving mental and physical health and wellbeing across the human lifespan.

Heritage, cultures and communities Our work explores our cultural history and heritage and the ways in which contemporary, interconnected communities create identity and social cohesion.

Information and security In our rapidly changing world, information is vital to innovation. Our research spans robotics, artificial intelligence, algorithms, biocomputation, cyber security, biodefence and civil protection.

Space Our researchers work in diverse areas of astrophysics, atmospheric physics and mathematics, expanding human knowledge on scales ranging from microscopic quantum physics to the structure of the universe.

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Find out more: go.herts.ac.uk/researchimpact

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research)

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research)

PhD with Industry Experience

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

Doctorate in Education (EdD)

Doctorate in Engineering (EngD)

Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA)

Doctorate in Health Research (DHRes)

Doctorate in Heritage (DHeritage)

Doctorate in Management (DMan)

Doctorate in Medicine (MD)

Research degreesWe provide opportunities to study the following research degrees:

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44 Study abroad or online

A truly international degree If you’re thinking about travelling to the UK for your degree, you might not realise that you can spend part of your course in another country too. It’s a great opportunity to make your student experience even more international.

Where could I go? We’ve more than 160 partner institutions, from the USA, Canada and Latin America to South Africa, China, Korea, Japan, India, South East Asia and Australia.

Subject to the UK remaining part of the Erasmus Programme, which is part of the UK Brexit negotiations, you have the chance to study at a partner institution in one of around 20 European countries. We’re always adding new destinations too.

How long can I stay? It depends on your course and where you would like to go. You can study for three months, a semester or a year, and even take a work placement too. We also offer summer schools in Europe and Asia.

Can’t study on campus? Learn with us online Studying online gives you the freedom to study with us even if you’re thousands of miles away. It’s a flexible way to study that lets you fit your learning around work and other commitments. We offer online undergraduate degrees in: Business Administration, Business and Sport Management (for sports professionals), Computer Science and IT, and Education. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/online

Want to study with us from an overseas university? Our thriving study abroad programme welcomes students from all of our partner universities. So if you’re taking a degree overseas and you would like to spend part of your course with us, just check our website to see if your university is a partner. Even if it’s not, you can still apply as a fee-paying student. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/study-abroad

Earn a Hertfordshire degree – in a whole different country You can even study for a University of Hertfordshire degree in a completely different country. We have collaborative partners in Canada, Malaysia, Russia and Singapore. They’re respected universities which run degrees designed by us, from their campuses around the world. Find out more at go.herts.ac.uk/international-partners

My best memories stem from my time studying abroad, which couldn’t have happened without UH. I was able to study in South Korea and make friends I will cherish for a lifetime, learning new things and experiencing another country by myself.

Saidah Graham BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing

Study abroad or online

International Office staff regularly visit a wide range of countries to interview potential students, assist them with their applications and answer any questions about studying at the University.Please visit our website to see when we’ll be visiting your country go.herts.ac.uk/international

For general enquiries about applying to the University of Hertfordshire:

International recruitment: +44 (0) 1707 281249 international@herts.ac.uk

For application queries, sending in additional documentation after submitting your application: International admissions: +44 (0) 1707 284800 admint@herts.ac.uk

For immigration advice and visa application queries: International student support: +44 (0) 1707 284800 iss@herts.ac.uk

Postal address: International Office University of Hertfordshire MacLaurin Building Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9NE UK

Our representatives around the world We have a network of University representatives all over the world who can give you advice and help you apply. You can find your local representative at go.herts.ac.uk/countries

Our Regional Offices We also have a number of regional offices who can assist you with your application to the University and provide advice and support about studying with us:

China Please contact our China Office: china@herts.ac.uk

Ghana David Afolabi - a.afolabi2@herts.ac.uk

India Please contact our India Office: uhindia@herts.ac.uk

Malaysia Please contact our Country Manager Pui Ngan Lim - p.lim4@herts.ac.uk

Nigeria Please contact our Country Manager Bolanle Fatimat Obadina b.obadina@herts.ac.uk

Pakistan Please contact our Country Manager Akif Khan - a.khan43@herts.ac.uk

Vietnam Please contact our Country Manager Hoang Ngoc Tu - n.hoang@herts.ac.uk

Latin America Please contact our Country Manager Thais Zorron do Nascimento t.nascimento@herts.ac.uk

Indonesia Please contact our Country Manager Felicia Karwelo - f.karwelo@herts.ac.uk

Our Team Director of International Stuart Smith

Head of International Recruitment Sayaz Miah

Head of International PartnershipsJames Perrin

International Services Managers Kat Shaw & Ellen Marriott

Regional Manager: East Asia & South East Asia Gavin Tan g.tan3@herts.ac.uk

Regional Manager: South Asia Shu Zhu s.zhu7@herts.ac.uk

Regional Manager: Africa and the Middle East Please contact James Perrin j.perrin@herts.ac.uk

Regional Manager:Europe and the Americas Sam Poulton s.poulton@herts.ac.uk

International Officer: South East Asia Kamen Yau k.yau2@herts.ac.uk

International Officer: Middle East and North Africa Jumana Al-Jayoosi j.al-jayoosi@herts.ac.uk

Marketing & Advertising Requests Brad Johnson b.johnson4@herts.ac.uk

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Contact us

This guide This guide is primarily intended for use by prospective students who are interested in applying for a place on a course at the University of Hertfordshire starting in our 2018–2019 academic year. We try our best to make sure that the information in the guide is accurate and up to date at the time of publication (October 2017). However, we cannot guarantee that it does not contain any errors and to the fullest extent permitted by law we do not accept liability for such errors. If you believe you have found an error, please let us know at ask@herts.ac.uk

Even where the information was accurate at the time of publication, we may need to update it from time to time, for example as a result of the way in which we continually seek to improve our academic provision and take on board feedback from students and other stakeholders, or in order to take account of circumstances that have changed since publication.

For the most up-to-date information about courses and life at the University please view our website at www.herts.ac.uk.

Any corrections or updates to course information in this guide will also be set out on our website at go.herts.ac.uk/guidechanges

Your relationship with us Please note that nothing in this guide is intended to constitute an offer of a place to any prospective student. If you wish to study with us, you will need to make a formal application, following which we will inform you whether we are able to offer you a place.

If you are offered and accept a place as a student of the University of Hertfordshire, you will become a member of a community which enjoys many rights and privileges. You will also be expected to accept a number of responsibilities in the interests of the community as a whole. These rights and responsibilities form part of the contractual relationship that will exist between us.

You can find further information about the nature of this relationship in our Key Facts document for students, which is available on our website at http://www.herts.ac.uk/apply/becoming-a-student. Please note that depending on when you visit our website, the version of this document which you will see there may not necessarily be the version that will apply to you if you are offered and accept a place as a student. The version that will apply to you will be sent to you if we offer you a place.

The following three sections (taken from the 2018–2019 version of the Key Facts document) explain the standards we strive to meet for students accepting an offer of a place for entry in our 2018–2019 academic year, and the circumstances in which we may make changes to (or occasionally even discontinue) a course before a student finishes.

The education we provide Our goal is to ensure that you are taught, supervised, assessed and supported by staff who are appropriately qualified and experienced, taking into account your needs, the needs of other students and the nature of your course. We will use every reasonable effort to provide your educational and other related services in the manner and to the standards set out in our guides, on our website, and in our other published materials. We recognise that you expect to receive the educational service

you are paying for. However, we cannot make an absolute commitment to provide our services at all times in this manner and to these standards because, for instance, there may be circumstances outside our reasonable control which have a detrimental effect on how we provide our services to you. These could include, by way of example, industrial action (including by members of our own staff), civil commotion, severe weather conditions, changes in the law and/or actions taken by a government or public authority, damage or destruction to our buildings or facilities, failures by our suppliers or subcontractors, or interruption or failure of utility services. If circumstances such as these arise, we will use every reasonable effort to minimise any disruption to you.

Changes to your course or modules Although it is never something we do lightly, we may in certain circumstances make changes to the advertised content or structure or methods of delivery of your course or individual modules after you have accepted an offer, which may in certain cases include discontinuing a module. We cannot cover here every possible example of when we might decide to do so, but in normal circumstances it would only be for one or more of the following reasons:

• to reflect changes to the theory in an area of research or practices around the subject or its delivery

• to improve a course or a module (for example, to take account of feedback from students)

• to safeguard academic standards

• to comply with the requirements of an external professional, commissioning or accrediting body (for example, a requirement that certain course content be added, changed or removed or that a particular module is discontinued or included)

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Terms and conditions

• to comply with legal, regulatory or governmental requirements

• where insufficient students have chosen an optional module, making it unviable, or where a member of staff whose expertise was required to run it is no longer available

• where the change results from other circumstances outside our reasonable control (for example, an external provider no longer being available to contribute to the course or a module).

If we decide to make a change before you have registered on the course for the first time, we will inform you as soon as reasonably practicable so that you can decide whether or not you still wish to study with us. If as a consequence you decide not to study with us, we will refund any tuition fees and/or deposit that you have paid in advance in respect of the course in question. For further details regarding our refund policy please see our Fees and Finance Policy.

If we decide to make a change after you have registered, we will similarly inform you as soon as reasonably practicable, and we will use every reasonable effort to minimise any adverse effect it may have on you. If in spite of our efforts the change is likely to have a serious adverse effect on you (for example, by prejudicing your future choice of career), we will try to find you a suitable alternative course or module with us or (if you prefer) we will try to suggest a suitable alternative course with another education provider. If you change course or module in these circumstances (or simply withdraw from your course), any entitlement you may have to a refund in tuition fees you have already paid will be determined in accordance with our Fees and Finance Policy.

In the case of a material change to a course or module, we will also in appropriate circumstances

try to consult with student representatives with a view to identifying options for, and minimising any adverse effect on, affected students.

Some optional modules may have capacity issues and therefore we may not be able to guarantee you a place on your first choice.

Discontinuing your course Sometimes we can only run an advertised course if certain conditions are fulfilled – for example, that sufficient students accept offers to make the course financially viable to run, or that the course is accredited or validated (ie officially approved) in time for the start of the academic year. Your About your course factsheet will set out any conditions that apply to your course. If the conditions are not fulfilled and we cancel your course before the start of your studies, we will inform you as soon as reasonably practicable and we will refund any tuition fees or deposit you may have paid in advance. Where practical, we will also try to find you a suitable alternative course with us or offer you the opportunity to defer your entry to a subsequent intake.

In exceptional circumstances, we may have to merge or even discontinue a course once you have started your studies (and before you have completed them), for one or more of the following reasons:

• to comply with legal, regulatory or governmental requirements

• where accreditation or validation of the course is withdrawn

• where a commissioning or sponsoring body which we rely on for the financial or other viability of the course withdraws its support or its allocation of places and/or funding for the course

(for example, an NHS authority in respect of certain nursing courses)

• in other circumstances outside our reasonable control which make it impossible or prohibitively impractical to continue the course.

If we decide to merge or discontinue your course in these circumstances, we will inform you as soon as reasonably practicable and we will use every reasonable effort to minimise the impact it has on you. Where appropriate, we will try to find you a suitable alternative course with us or (if you prefer) we will try to suggest a suitable alternative course with another education provider. If you do transfer to another education provider in these circumstances, we will cooperate with your new provider in respect of any transfer of credit/academic progress. If you do not transfer to an alternative course either with us or with another provider, we will keep a record of your credit/academic progress in case you return to higher education in the future. Any entitlement you may have to a refund in tuition fees you have already paid will be determined in accordance with our Fees and Finance Policy.

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The University of Hertfordshire’s welcoming, modern campus is in the town of Hatfield in Hertfordshire, in the south east of England. Hatfield is just a short 20-minute train ride from London’s King’s Cross station and not far from the A1(M), one of the UK’s major north-south motorways.

Thanks to these strong transport links, it’s easy to travel to and from London, and the rest of the UK. We also have fast links to London’s major airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton – so wherever you’re flying from, it’s easy to reach us when you land.

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