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Business Management and Marketing BA (Hons)

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  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • Typical Offer: 112 - 120 UCAS tariff points
  • UCAS Code(s): NN25 (full-time); NN2M (with placement)
  • Start Date(s): September 2024
  • Duration: Four years with a placement, three years full-time
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time / Sandwich
  • Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:

Today’s businesses are more competitive than ever and are constantly looking for new ideas to keep them ahead of their rivals. Marketing plays a vital role in any organisation activity and is the most crucial factor to the success of any business.

On our Business Management and Marketing course you are encouraged to understand and apply marketing theories and techniques in a variety of roles and contexts. All students will take part in a ‘real-world’ business simulation task, imitating the experience of running a business with a group of fellow students. The focus of your studies will be on understanding the marketing philosophy that places the customer at the centre of business activity.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and provides students with one exemption from a core module towards the CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing.

During your second year you will have a variety of unique opportunities to get involved in such as studying abroad, developing your own enterprise, undertaking an internship or simply continuing with your studies. You can study the course over four years with a placement or three years full-time. We strongly recommend that applicants consider the four-year sandwich route as this is shown to provide many tangible benefits to graduates.

  • Top 20 in the UK for Marketing and Public Relations (Guardian University Guide 2024).
  • 94% of Business Management and Marketing students are positive about the learning resources on their course (NSS 2023).
  • 96% of Business Management and Marketing students are in work and/or further study within 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).
  • This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Join our internationally accredited business school

Nottingham Business School is accredited to AACSB and EQUIS, the highest international standards for business school education. We are one of 47 global PRME Champions - a United Nations-supported initiative leading the way with sustainable and responsible management education.

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What you’ll study

We regularly review the content of our courses to ensure that they remain relevant and current to our students’ future ambitions and society. Please continue to check this course webpage for the latest developments.

The course begins in September 2024. Take a look at the academic calendar for term dates. The academic calendar will apply throughout your course, aside your placement year (if you have chosen to undertake one).

Accounting and Finance for Managers

Through this module you will develop the skills and competencies needed to make effective use of accounting information, especially for control and decision making purposes. You will explore how business organisations are financed and the constraints and limitations that financing imposes on them. You will also learn about the calculation of accounting profit and its importance to an organisation. You will develop skills that will allow you to identify relevant cash inflows and outflows of a proposed business project and learn about utilising the techniques of even analysis in project decision making.

The importance and use of budgeting for forward-planning, communication, coordination and control within an organisation will be covered, as well as the importance of cash and liquidity within an organisation and the construction of cash and working capital budgets. You will learn how to use cash and working capital management models and techniques and how to construct financial statements. Other areas covered in this wide-ranging module include financial appraisal of long term capital investment proposals and valuation of company shares.

Economics and Data Analysis for Managers

This module will introduce you to a range of skills, methods and knowledge that are applied by professional economists. It will enable you to offer a distinctive contribution to business and management decisions involving the deployment of globally scarce resources. The module will enable you to demonstrate a range of applications of economic ideas, principles and techniques, and to identify resource consequences of business and managerial decisions in a national and international context.

Foundations of Managing and Organising

Both work and management are carried out by people, the human resources of the organisation. The focus of this module is on the management of work in organisations, and will provide a holistic understanding from the viewpoint of both the workers and management. You will be introduced to key applications, policies and practices involved in the management of human resources and will analyse their underlying theoretical basis and the effects on the organisation and society in general.

Principles of Marketing

This module aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the basic tools and concepts of marketing. More specifically, you will be introduced to the core marketing functions and develop an understanding of the key concepts, frameworks and models encountered in marketing. You will also gain the knowledge and skills required to identify differing marketing orientations, in particular how organisations identify, understand and satisfy customers and develop the skills required to produce a blended marketing mix that will satisfy the needs of the target customer.

Essentials of Business Development

This module combines business, enterprise with operations management theory in the context of organisations developing. Consideration is given to the ways in which enterprise skills are used to design, deliver and improve the services and products during business growth. The module is at the centre of many changes taking place in the business world today, these include changes in the preferences of customers for customised product, changes in global supply chains, use of Internet-based technologies and challenges of sustainability.

Personal and Academic Development

Helps you recognise the personal skills, behaviours and attributes you currently have, and supports you in formulating a continuous personal and professional development plan to develop the skills and knowledge you need to achieve your future ambitions and realise your full potential.

First half of Year Two – Core modules

Buyer Behaviour

This module explores, in depth, the core theories relating to Consumer Behaviour (both pre-and post-consumption) and applies them in a range of differing marketing contexts. You will develop a deeper knowledge and awareness of consumer behaviour in a variety of contexts – such as being a ‘customer’ of a charity. You will study as well consumer behaviour across all consumption stages (pre-consumption, consumption, post-consumption, and disposal). The module looks at various ‘cognitive’ and ‘experiential’ models of behaviour as well as discussing the ethics of manipulating buyer behaviour and the importance and influence of children. The module will also cover buyer behaviour in business markets as organisational buying can be fundamentally different to personal buying.

Research for Marketing

During this module you will explore the core theories relating to Marketing Research and Marketing Planning, applying them to a range of differing marketing contexts. You will study the marketing planning process and how it supports the development of marketing strategies and tactics. The module will also take a practical approach, teaching you how to develop appropriate methods for conducting marketing research and understand the more practical issues. You will be asked to develop a research questionnaire or hold interviews with fellow-student ‘consumers’, to experience the process of research first hand.

Integrated Marketing Communications

This module focuses on developing your ability to apply marketing communication theory and tools, in order to design, prepare and implement a strategic marketing communications campaign. You will look further into the concepts and techniques used in the interpretation of markets and market trends and develop the ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively to achieve goals in relation to set targets. The module will cover strategic marketing communications planning frameworks; how to develop strategies, plans and objectives; applying and coordinating the promotional mix; the role of marketing communications in building customer relationships and value; internal and external communications; measuring the effectiveness of marketing communications and the use of marketing communications in different contexts including international and global markets.

Second half of Year Two

You can either select one of our unique opportunities initiatives below or continue with your taught modules.

Option 1 – Study Abroad

Experience life in another country by studying at one of our partner universities. Choose from a host of countries in Europe or go further afield and study in the USA, South America, Australasia and South East Asia. This is a great opportunity to develop your independence and explore another culture.

Option 2 – Enterprise Project

Explore your entrepreneurial side and start to develop the meaningful and practical skills needed to run your own business. Supported by NTU Enterprise, NTU's centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, during this opportunity you'll work alongside other young entrepreneurs and a dynamic network of mentors and advisors, to develop your own ideas into a live enterprise project.

Option 3 – Internship

Get a taste of the working world and gain some essential industry insight with a 16-18 week work placement. The experience will allow you to put your learning in to practice, with the experience gained improving your future career prospects, and sharpening your interpersonal and professional skills.

Option 4 – Continue with taught modules

If you didn't fancy doing any of the above options then you can continue your studies at university. With a mixture of both compulsory and optional modules, the first will enhance your knowledge and skills set in your area of study, with the later allowing you to tailor your learning experience.

Students on Sandwich courses are eligible to choose the Enterprise project or continue with taught modules in the second half of their second year. They are not eligible for options 1 and 3. However, they are able to use their sandwich year to study or work abroad.

Core modules

Applied Professional Development

Following on from the Personal Development module in Year One, this module supports you to build upon and reflect on your personal and professional skills, attributes and behaviours. You will attend a conference with a varied programme of events focused on the future of work, and later in the module you will immerse yourself in a period work or work-like experience to develop a range of skills designed to enhance your employability.

People, Organisations and Society

This module aims to explore and evaluate several contemporary business aspects affecting individuals and organisations from a practical perspective. It seeks to assess the theoretical perspectives of managing people, human behaviour and the evolving nature of work.

Plus one optional module from:

International Business and Communication

This module will provide you with an overview of how international business is conducted, with a particular focus on what makes international business different from domestic business. You will examine the major theories that explain international business transactions and the institutions influencing those activities. You will also study the financial exchange systems and institutions that measure and facilitate international transactions and the dynamic interface between countries and companies attempting to conduct foreign business activities. Reference will be made throughout the module to the strategy, behaviour and management of multinational corporations and the actions and policies of international regulatory bodies and agencies.

Managing the Global Supply Chain

Covering various areas of marketing and operations, this module will provide you with a practical understanding of the structure and organisation of supply chains, including sustainability and ethical issues. You will be introduced to aspects of operations, logistics and procurement and further develop your understanding on the importance of the flow of goods and information in providing value through global delivery systems.

Digital Entrepreneurship

The aim of this module is to develop your critical awareness of digital entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship within a global marketplace. Using both a critical and practical perspective, the module examines the process of developing a digital business, enabled and/or enhanced by internet technologies, smart and mobile phones and their applications, and other emerging technologies.

Using theory, analytical frameworks and practical examples, the module will provide you with the cognitive and practical skills and capabilities to explore a market opportunity, develop a digitally enhanced business idea and the requisite considerations of implementing such an idea in either a start-up, or a new (channel to) market for an existing firm.

Placement year

In year three, you have the option to take a placement year. This time spent working in business provides our students with crucial work experience, which is highly prized and much sought after by employers upon graduation. We have links with a wide range of sectors, firms and organisations that offer student placements. If you have decided to undertake a placement year then this will last for a minimum of 48 weeks during your third year.

Our Employability Team is here to inspire and enhance every stage of your career planning and as a graduate of NTU, you will be able to access their services for three years after your course has finished.

Services they provide include:

  • finding placements, internships and part-time work
  • pursuing self-employment
  • taking gap years and time out
  • getting into volunteering
  • providing advice on further study.

Or

Taught modules

If you have decided to continue with your studies please view the 'final year' tab for your list of modules.

Developing Professional Impact

This module is designed to expand your horizons and challenge your attitudes and behaviours both in relation to subject specific issues and wider business concerns such as global citizenship and sustainable business practices. It will encourage you to build on your strengths and explore a range of possibilities as you embark on your next steps.

Contemporary Issues in Strategic Market Management

This module will provide you with a global understanding of two key themes – strategic management and entrepreneurship. Integrating these two concepts represents the latest critical thinking in the field of strategic management, meaning you will develop an awareness and practice of strategy making and entrepreneurial behaviour in different markets and cultures.

Digital Customer Experience

Customer behaviour has dramatically changed with the digital revolution. This module provides you with insights into the digital customer experience and highlights ways to adapt to this changing market, allowing you to fulfil customers’ strategic needs. It will provide the knowledge and skills to select appropriate channels to market to meet objectives. It will also help to ensure you provide the desired customer experience, by understanding the customer's journey while complying with relevant legislation and regulation.

Improving the Customer Experience

This module will develop your understanding of service, service value, and service experience in a global context. You will explore the impacts these concepts have on business performance and how they can be improved. You will explore how service delivery can be improved, and examine the situational factors that have an impact on relevant customer and supplier relationships. You will also study the roles of the consumer, employee, inanimate environment and technology within a services marketing context. You will also develop a critical perspective on post-purchase consumer behaviour; examine the industrialisation and commodification of services; explore service failure, recovery and complaints management and ethical and social concerns.

Plus one optional module from:

Research Project

For this module you will undertake a purposeful, individual, in depth study of a relevant topic, developing your independent learning, critical thinking and knowledge of research techniques relevant to your subject area. The project will develop your ability to manage a major piece of work, for which you will be completely responsible, and will be completed over a period of several months. You will learn to utilise and improve your time management and communication skills, as well as test your initiative and resourcefulness. To support your development during this module you will study essential skills such as critical thinking, conducting a literature review, understanding the appropriate research framework, practical research methods and skills, report and academic writing skills.

Sustainability in Enterprise Project

This module is designed to give you a deeper understanding of sustainability issues affecting firms. It incorporates a live consultancy experience, where you are required to apply your knowledge to critically review aspects of enterprise practice and infrastructure and recommend ways to reduce carbon emissions. You will learn how to critically review sustainability issues presented by an enterprise and analyse evidence, arguments, concepts and data to formulate sustainability and carbon management recommendations for an enterprise.

Plus one optional module from:

Global Supply Chain Strategy

Working at a strategic level, this module will clarify how marketing, design, distribution, logistics and project management may be integrated and help you to develop a broader and deeper understanding of how supply chain performance can be strategically improved.

You will cover a number of areas during the module including; ·

  • looking at supply chains from a strategic and global perspective
  • key concepts in supply chain improvement
  • interpreting lean and agile supply
  • supply chain dynamics – Forecasting, information flow and bullwhip
  • design for the supply chain – postponement, mass customisation, product life cycle, sustainability
  • managing CSR in the supply chain – sustainability, environment and transport
  • managing risk in a supply chain.

Comparative International Management

Influences of culture on management, and managing within and across diverse cultures, have become increasingly relevant in today’s business world. This module aims to address the issues of cultural differences, and practical implications of the internationalisation of management, the organisation and its people. Personal experiences of national and organisational cultures – either through work in multinational corporations or travel far and wide – provide a rich pool of experiences, stories and ordeals that can serve as important inputs into discussions and debates about management, organisations, people and cultural diversity. This module adds to this experience through theoretical and conceptual knowledge and frameworks concerning different management styles and philosophies from an International Human Resource Management perspective. It uses practical experience and current topical research and case studies to explore key debates and issues central to the international organisations. During this module you will examine and explore problems that arise from these matters and the solutions that are needed.

International Tourism: Sustainability, Developments & Impacts

This module aims to provide an insight into the global patterns of tourism development and the impacts (economic, environmental and social) that can result, particularly in a heritage tourism context. You will explore the relationships between tourism and local communities, the importance of sustainable development and models and patterns of international tourism demand and supply.

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Student Profiles

Alexandra Eyles

I think what NBS do so well is preparing you for employability whilst providing relevant and intellectually stimulating modules in the curriculum.

Aneurin Lau

The university social experience is incredible, of course academic side of university is very important but what makes NTU special is the people.

Israel Mugore

Business Management and Marketing

I would say that I’m using my course to find the career that would best suit my skills. As I already enjoy my course my hope is that it will lead me to a career that can allow me to apply everything that I have learnt from my course and hopefully enjoy it just as much.

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How you’re taught

We use a mixture of teaching methods including traditional lectures and seminars, IT workshops, guest lectures, problem-based learning and group discussions. You can explore one of our lecture theatres on our Virtual Tour. You'll then be expected to increase your understanding of the subject area through independent study for each module.

In addition to this you will also be involved in a variety of practical work such as individual and group presentations, student-led seminars, role play, industry-sponsored competitions, and project work. The project-based learning and group activities form important elements of your learning, developing your ability to work in a team and enhancing your employability.

You will also have a number of one-to-one sessions with your course tutor each year, which will allow you to:

  • discuss your personal and professional development
  • discuss and gain feedback about your work
  • ask questions about the projects you're working on
  • raise any difficulties you are experiencing relating to your work, personal circumstances or your University experience.

You'll also use our virtual learning environment, NOW, which is a flexible web-based system that gives you 24-hour access to module learning materials and reading lists. It allows you to discuss work with tutors and submit coursework electronically from anywhere in the world.

How you're assessed:

The modules on the course are assessed in a variety of ways including timed assessments, reports, essays, group work, IT-based assessments, presentations, and research projects.

Full time version of the course (3 years)

  • Year 1 coursework (42%), written exams (43%) and practical (15%).
  • Year 2 coursework (66%), written exams (27%) and practical (7%) (dependent on the optional modules chosen).
  • Year 3 coursework (76%), written exams (17%) and practical (7%) (dependent on the optional modules chosen).

Sandwich version of the course (4 years)

  • Year 1 coursework (42%), written exams (43%) and practical (15%).
  • Year 2 coursework (66%), written exams (27%) and practical (7%) (dependent on the optional modules chosen).
  • Year 3 placement (100%)
  • Year 4 coursework (76%), written exams (17%) and practical (7%) (dependent on the optional modules chosen).

Contact hours

Full time version of the course (3 years)

  • Year 1 lectures, seminars and similar (26%) independent study (74%).
  • Year 2 lectures, seminars and similar (24%) independent study (76%).
  • Year 3 lectures, seminars and similar (22%) independent study (78%).

Sandwich version of the course (4 Years)

  • Year 1 lectures, seminars and similar (26%) independent study (74%).
  • Year 2 lectures, seminars and similar (24%) independent study (76%).
  • Year 3 placement (100%).
  • Year 4 lectures, seminars and similar (22%) independent study (78%).

Staff Profiles

Sophie Johnson - Principal Lecturer

Department of Marketing

Sophie Johnson is Course Leader on the Business Management and Marketing degree. Sophie is a Principal Lecturer in Marketing at Nottingham Business School (NBS)

Adam Smith - Principal Lecturer

Nottingham Business School

Adam joined NBS as an Associate Lecturer in 2010, undertaking numerous roles in lecturing, mentoring and consultancy across NTU. In 2017, Adam was appointed as a full-time Senior Lecturer within…

Phil King - Senior Lecturer

Nottingham Business School

Phil is a Senior Lecturer within the department of Marketing and NBS Doctoral School at Nottingham Business School

Arooj Rashid - Senior Lecturer

Nottingham Business School

Dr Arooj Rashid is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, where she leads several undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

Careers and employability

Graduates from this course have gone onto working in both public and private sector, undertaking positions such as:

  • Marketing Assistant
  • Marketing Communications Manager
  • SEO Executive
  • Social Media Executive and Copywriter
  • Marketing and Engagement Officer

In the last few years, graduates from this course have gone onto securing roles with well known employers such as:

  • Beats by Dre
  • Microsoft
  • iThinkMedia
  • Bull Marketing
  • GlaxoSmithKline

Accreditation

Chartered Management Institute Dual Award

Our BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honour courses and BA (Hons) Business course have a Dual Award status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) should you wish to take advantage of this opportunity.

Chartered Institute of Marketing Accreditation

Additionally, this course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and provides students with one exemption from a core module towards the CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing.

Campus and facilities

We are continually investing in our facilities, and transforming our learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative atmosphere.

Our School is based in the impressive Newton building on NTU's City Campus. The building was recently involved in a £90 million regeneration project on the site. The Grade II* listed building was transformed into an ultra-modern complex while keeping its historic beauty.

Fantastic facilities

  • You can take advantage of the Link Lounge, a space dedicated to Business School students, located on floor zero of the Newton building.
  • Access industry-standard software in our specialist Business Lab facility, as you work with live financial data from across the global markets.
  • Explore your career prospects with the help of the University's EmployabilityTeam.
  • You will benefit from spacious teaching rooms and lecture theatres and a variety of social spaces.
  • Our Student Services Centre will also be on-hand should you need support.
  • A new City Campus Students' Union building giving you an exceptional array of social, leisure and well-being facilities.

IT resources

Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the City Campus, with PCs providing access to:

  • Microsoft Office
  • email
  • web browsing
  • networked file storage
  • high-speed online printing services

The University’s main resource room in the library is available 24 hours a day.

Book and library resources

In our library you will have access to an extensive and diverse range of books and periodicals that focus on specialist areas within business, Marketing, Finance, Economics and HRM. The library's OneSearch system provides access to all our:

  • electronic resources
  • journals
  • books.

We have a liaison librarian who is available to give you detailed help in finding and using print and electronic resources. They can also help you with things such as Harvard referencing and research skills.

City location

The location of the City Campus also means that you have easy access to:

  • sports facilities
  • shops
  • student accommodation
  • music venues
  • cafés.

Entry requirements

  • Standard offer: 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.
  • Contextual offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

Contextual offers

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here but who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university. Find out how we assess your application.

Other qualifications and experience

We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for year one entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into year 2. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS tariff points attached to specific grades, including A levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

  • 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before.  This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Fees and funding

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there’s no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding pages will answer all your questions.

Getting in touch

For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service.

Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2494

Additional Costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

Library books

Most study modules will recommend one or more core text books, which most students choose to purchase. Book costs vary and further information is available in the University’s bookshop. Our libraries provide a good supply of essential text books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! There may also be a supply of second-hand books available for purchase from previous year students.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Students completing the four year degree may choose to apply for a study abroad option instead of a work placement (or a mixture of study abroad and work placement) during the third year of the course. If successful, students will be expected to pay for accommodation, travel and living costs whilst on study abroad/placement. Travel grants and Erasmus funding may be available to help fund international travel costs.

Print and copy costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the Printing, photocopying and scanning information on the Library website.

Tuition fees for September 2024 entry

Tuition fees are payable for each year that you are at the University. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government. Visit our fees page for more information.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

Get advice on the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget:

Paying fees

Find out about advanced payments, instalment plan options and how to make payments securely to the University:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Additional Costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

Library books

Most study modules will recommend one or more core text books, which most students choose to purchase. Book costs vary and further information is available in the University’s bookshop. Our libraries provide a good supply of essential text books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! There may also be a supply of second-hand books available for purchase from previous year students.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Students completing the four year degree may choose to apply for a study abroad option instead of a work placement (or a mixture of study abroad and work placement) during the third year of the course. If successful, students will be expected to pay for accommodation, travel and living costs whilst on study abroad/placement. Travel grants and Erasmus funding may be available to help fund international travel costs.

Print and copy costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the Printing, photocopying and scanning information on the Library website.

How to apply

Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Writing your application and personal statement

Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. So include all of your qualifications and grades, including resits or predicted grades.

Your personal statement is a really important part of your application. It’s your chance to convince us why we should offer you a place! You’ve got 4,000 characters to impress us. Make sure you use them to show how your skills and qualities are relevant to the course(s) you’re applying for. For more hints and tips, take a look at our page on how to write a good personal statement.

Keeping up-to-date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!

Getting in touch

If you need any more help or information, please email our Admissions Team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200.

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example.  After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Writing your personal statement

Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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