Undergraduate Music Brochure PDF - University of Nottingham

Department of Musicwww.nottingham.ac.uk/musicDepartment of Musicwww.nottingham.ac.uk/musicFrequently asked questionsVisiting and contacting usWill I be guaranteed accommodation?The University of Nottingham offers a guaranteeof University accommodation for one year to allnew full-time undergraduate students who makeNottingham their firm choice and return theiraccommodation application by the deadline*. Ifyou are an international student, this guaranteeapplies for three years.* For the deadline date, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodationThere is a wide variety of accommodationavailable, including catered halls of residence,self-catering halls and accommodation offcampus. For more information, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodationHow much are the fees?Like many universities in England, Nottinghamwill charge full-time UK and EU students anannual tuition fee of £9,000 in 2012-13. However,you will not have to pay your fees while studying– the government will lend eligible students themoney, which you will start to pay back onceyou have left university and are earning at least£21,000. For more information, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/feesFees for students from outside the EU vary fromsubject to subject. For more information, pleasesee the “New international students” section onwww.nottingham.ac.uk/feesWhat bursaries are available?Around a third of students at Nottingham arelikely to be eligible for a non-repayable Universityof Nottingham Core Bursary. Some students willalso be eligible for support through NottinghamPotential Bursaries and the National ScholarshipProgramme. These are in addition to any supportyou may receive from the government. For moreinformation please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupportIf you are an international applicant (outside of theEU), please see the “New international students”section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/feesWhat support is available for studentswith children?There is a range of services provided to supportstudents with children, including a University daynursery, a play scheme, play centre day care and atoy library. There is also a scheme to help studentsfund childcare.Is it possible to study abroad?The Department of Music encourages studentsto consider the opportunities for studying abroad,which are provided by the Universitas 21 andErasmus programmes.We are always keen to welcome prospectiveundergraduates onto our beautiful campus, be iton one of our open days or a campus tour day.Open daysIf you’re considering applying to The University ofNottingham you should try to attend one of theUniversity-wide open days, which are held in Juneand September each year. Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendaysCampus tour daysThe University runs tours of University ParkCampus on some Wednesdays throughout theyear. For further information or to book a place ona campus tour day, please contact the EnquiryCentre on +44 (0)115 951 5559 or emailundergraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.ukUCAS visit daysAll candidates who receive an offer are invitedto a UCAS visit day, which is an opportunity foryou to see the department and the University foryourself. You will hear about the department andits courses from members of academic staff andthey will answer any questions you might have.You will also be given a short tour of the campusby current studentsContacting usFor further information, please contact:The Department of MusicThe University of NottinghamUniversity ParkNottinghamNG7 2RDt: +44 (0)115 951 4755e: music-enquiries@nottingham.ac.ukw: www.nottingham.ac.uk/musicFor international student enquiries,please contact:International Officet: +44 (0)115 951 5247f: +44 (0)115 951 5155e: international-office@nottingham.ac.ukw: www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalYou can also follow us through our social mediachannels, all of which can be accessed viawww.nottingham.ac.uk/connectAll information in this brochure was correct attime of print but is subject to change – for thelatest information, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk25If you require this publication in analternative format, please contact us.t: +44 (0)115 951 4591e: alternativeformats@nottingham.ac.ukPaper made from FSC-accredited 100% recycled material.Printed January 2012.Design and photography: www.campbellrowley.com26