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International Guide 2021
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03 Welcome to the University of Wolverhampton 24 International Academy
03 Welcome 22 Join our community
04 Why choose Wolverhampton? 28 Transnational Education (TNE)
04 Why choose Wolverhampton? 24 International Academy
05 Things to do in Wolverhampton 29 Alumni
05 Things to do in Wolverhampton 28 Transnational Education (TNE)
06 Our heritage 30 Help, guidance and support
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08 Learning facilities 31 Accommodation
08 Our heritage 30 Help, guidance and support
10 Our campuses 32 Fees and finance
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16 Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing postgraduate courses
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18 Faculty of Science and Engineering
18 Our faculties: Faculty of Science 38 Undergraduate and
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Why choose the University Things to do in the City
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Wolverhampton
We are committed to ensuring that you have a superlative student experience has been awarded Wolverhampton is a city in central England. The 19th-century Wolverhampton Art Gallery has collections
by providing a combination of high-quality teaching, personal support, research, 4 Stars overall. from Old Master paintings to locally made steel jewellery. West, Wightwick Manor and Gardens is known for
informed curricula and exceptional teaching facilities. its William Morris interiors and landscaping. Arts & Crafts–style furnishings and Pre-Raphaelite art feature at
Bantock House Museum. Nearby, Victorian-era West Park has a lake, bowling green and conservatory.
Here are some other reasons why you should study with us.
Accredited courses Long and successful history QAA Commendation
Many of our courses lead We’ve been providing We’ve been awarded a commendation
students into full or partial opportunity and academic – the highest accolade – in our most
professional accreditation. excellence for over 190 years. recent assessment by the Quality
Assurance Agency.
Wolverhampton high street Zuri Coffee
Affordable city Great transport links 90% graduate employability
Make your money go further We are based in the heart of Plus, 73% of our UK graduates were
compared to other cities the UK. in highly skilled professions*
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Biggest ever investment! World-leading research# ^numbeo.com
Our 5-year, £250 million Our research has impact on your *Graduate Outcomes survey results 2020.
investment plan has improved studies, and on real life. #
All of our Research Centres submitted in the
student life in many ways, from most recent Research Excellence Framework
course content to computers. exercise had world-leading elements.
04 Why choose the University of Wolverhampton?
Our heritage
We’re proud of a history that goes all the way back Wolverhampton Polytechnic (1969-1991)
to 1827 – over 190 years, we’ve grown and changed On 1 September 1969, the College was officially
as an institution to become the global university we designated a Polytechnic. The 1970s saw
are today. Wolverhampton develop into a truly international
community with students from Iran, Malaysia, and
The early years (1827-1899) Nigeria. Our growth continued with more courses
The roots of the University lie in the 19th century offered internationally than ever before.
growth of Mechanics Institutes, which provided
vocational and general education for working men. The University of Wolverhampton (1992-Present)
Following its formation in 1827, the institution grew In 1992, Wolverhampton Polytechnic was granted
and strengthened in the decades that followed, university status and became the University of
influenced heavily by the Industrial Revolution. Wolverhampton. Today, we continue to invest in
our students, staff, alumni and in the local and
Early 20th century (1900-1944) international community with over 4,000 students
An educational foundation had firmly been established graduating each year.
with the Wolverhampton Technical College and the Wolverhampton City Campus pre-Ambika Paul Building Wolverhampton Polytechnic Library
Wolverhampton College of Art. In 1932, the foundation
stone of our Wulfruna Building was laid by HRH Prince
George forming the base for the University’s presence
in Wolverhampton city centre to the present day.
The post-war years (1945-1968)
The post-war rise in education led to a growing
demand for more subject areas. By 1966, with
around 7,000 students, the College began to provide
Bachelor’s degrees in English, Geography, History,
Music, Economics and Computer Technology.
Information searching on microfiche Wulfruna Building The changing pace of technology Lord Swraj Paul Building
Learning facilities
Architecture and built environment Libraries
Gain hands-on practical learning with a prototyping Our libraries combine traditional services
laboratory, design studio, drawing offices and with high-tech facilities, providing access to
virtual reality suite at our outstanding new materials to aid you in your studies. Harrison Library Mock court room
Springfield Campus.
Media
Art Our purpose-built media suite includes
The iconic George Wallis Building, home to our cutting-edge TV and radio studios and a sound-
School of Art, features nine floors of specialist booth with full recording capabilities.
equipment, studios and workshops to help you
develop your craft. Nursing and midwifery
Our mock hospital wards offer hands-on teaching
Business for students, allowing you to practise safely on
Our multi-million pound Lord Swraj Paul Building our SimMen.
houses an executive education suite, IT suite, Learning space Walsall football pitch Mac labs
consulting rooms and more. Performing arts
Our Performance Hub has prestigious All-Steinway
Computing and IT School status and is fully equipped with specialist
Computing students will find dedicated facilities facilities including dance, drama, music and
in the Alan Turing Building for games testing, recording studios.
development and research.
Psychology
Engineering Our innovative Social Psychology Suite comes
We’ve invested in engineering courses, facilities and complete with one-way mirror, viewing chamber
equipment at Telford Campus. and video cameras.
IT facilities Science Engineering facilites Rosalind Franklin Building labs Mock hospital ward
There are over 3,700 PCs across campus for you to The superbly equipped Rosalind Franklin Building’s
use, as well as specialist Mac suites. six-storeys provide purpose-built laboratories for all
branches of science.
LaTTE room
The LaTTE room provides a flexible learning Sports Centre
and teaching environment, facilitating individual As well as sports facilities, including a new 3G
and group work with a focus on technology and pitch, Walsall Campus is home to sports labs and
accessibility. a state-of-the-art DXA suite for sport, exercise
and health-related research, including bone
Law density testing.
Practise the art of litigation in our purpose-built
mock court room, complete with judges’ bench
and witness box.
Harrison Library
08 Learning facilities Learning facilities 09
Our campuses
Whichever of our three main campuses you’re based at, you’ll feel right at home in an inspiring environment.
Wolverhampton Telford
With a history going back to the early 19th century, the We’ve also recently invested £10 million at Telford in
City Campus is right in the centre of Wolverhampton. advanced new engineering facilities and equipment
in a number of specialist areas, including motorsport
The campus has changed the landscape of the city. engineering, as well as new facilities to support Nursing
Historic buildings include the Wulfruna and George and Paramedic Science.
Wallis buildings, home to the Wolverhampton School
of Art (est. 1851). Multi-million pound developments The International Academy at Priorslee Hall is Performance Hub, Walsall Campus Telford Campus
include the Rosalind Franklin Building dedicated to based at the picturesque, countryside campus.
science, the Business School’s Lord Swraj Paul Building, Support is available at every level for students
and Springfield Campus, the new home to our School of who need help in improving their English
Architecture and Built Environment. language proficiency.
Cutting-edge facilities are available, whatever your We’ve also recently invested £10
choice of subject. With accommodation options to million at Telford in advanced
suit every budget, you are just minutes away from new engineering facilities and
everything you need. equipment in a number of
specialist areas, including
Walsall motorsport engineering, as well as
new facilities to support
If your course is taught at our Walsall Campus, you will
Nursing and Paramedic Science.
find on-site accommodation and specialist facilities for
performing arts, education, health and sport subjects.
Extensive sports facilities include a new 3G artificial
grass pitch, Sports Centre and swimming pool.
You will be just 10 minutes from Walsall town centre
and a short distance away from Wolverhampton too. Courtyard, City Campus George Wallis Building, City Campus Lord Swraj Paul Building, City Campus Ambika Paul Building, City Campus
Don’t forget you can hop on the FREE shuttle bus to
Wolverhampton City Campus!
University Shuttle Bus
Need to get from one campus to another?
Show your student ID to board our FREE inter-
campus shuttle bus service during term-time.
Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/bus
10 Our campuses
Our faculties At the University of Wolverhampton, your course will be taught by one of our School or Institute which form three faculties. • Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences • Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing • Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Arts, Business
and Social Sciences
Offering a wide range of undergraduate University of Wolverhampton Law School
and postgraduate courses, the Faculty’s The Law School has over 30 years’
teaching excellence, innovative learning experience of providing legal education
materials and first-class facilities create to the highest standard, reflecting the
a vibrant and stimulating learning latest legal developments. Our expertise is
environment, allowing you to develop respected and highly valued by important
personally and professionally. players in the legal sector.
Wolverhampton School of Art (Est.1851) School of Performing Arts
The School of Art builds on a long-standing Explore your performance potential. The
history of design and media excellence, School of Performing Arts offers the
with courses shaped by the contemporary perfect environment and state-of-the-art
creative industries. The School offers the facilities for you to realise your ambitions
expertise and facilities to help you explore and develop your craft.
stories and develop your individual style as
an artist, designer or maker. School of Social, Historical
and Political Studies
University of Wolverhampton The School has highly qualified and
Business School committed staff teaching a broad
Our Business School has a distinguished range of subjects in sociology, social
history of supporting business in the policy, criminology, history, war studies
area. We were among the first in the and politics.
country to offer MBA programmes,
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coaching and mentoring qualifications The Faculty also includes the Centre
and have a tradition of innovation in for International Development and
developing courses which meet the Training, Centre for African
needs of business. Entrepreneurship and Leadership, By getting involved
and the International Academy.
School of Humanities
in different activities
Broaden your intellectual horizons and and roles, I have
critically engage with ideas to develop your made friends from
”
understanding of an increasingly complex all over the world.
global world. Stimulating courses are
enriched by the research and scholarship Wai Lok
of our academic staff. Hong Kong
LLB (Hons) Law
14 Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing The Faculty brings together four Institutes specialising in subject areas headed up by academic staff who are experts in their fields, with many courses accredited by recognised professional bodies. The Faculty’s outstanding facilities include the multi-million pound Sports Centre and advanced, purpose-built healthcare and teacher training buildings. Institute of Community and Society Our students benefit from extensive staff experience in healthcare at clinical, managerial and research levels. Research and development are viewed as an integral part of the Institute’s activities, underpinning learning and teaching within all subject areas. Institute of Education Offering a comprehensive range of nationally-recognised courses in education for future and current education professionals. Institute of Health We have a range of courses including degrees with an integrated foundation year option. Our subjects including Nursing, Community Health, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy and Physician Associate. Institute of Human Sciences Multi-million pound facilities, excellent links with industry, renowned and dynamic staff, interesting and challenging courses, and accreditation from the British Psychological Society add up to an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers. 16 Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing
Faculty of Science and Engineering With a rich and long history of technology, teaching and local skills provision, the Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to growing its base in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and works closely with leading companies such as Morgan, Jaguar Land Rover, Moog and UTC Aerospace Systems. School of Architecture and Built Environment Learn from industry experts who transfer their knowledge and hands-on experience in their respective fields. Courses are approved by multiple accreditors, ensuring that your learning is practical and relevant to current industry practice. School of Engineering Our engineering degree courses have been developed in close consultation with industry practitioners so that you have the up-to- date technical knowledge and design flair to work in today’s ever changing industry. School of Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Computer Science are disciplines central to almost everything we do, from everyday finance to scientific discovery. Degree courses are accredited and excellent specialist facilities have been developed for our students. School of Medicine and Clinical Practice We offer medical education and research opportunities for medical professionals working in the University of Wolverhampton footprint. School of Pharmacy Studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science or Pharmacology will offer you an exciting and versatile learning experience leading to a prestigious and rewarding career path with many diverse opportunities. School of Sciences Learn to understand how the human body functions and help to determine the impact biology, chemistry and forensic science will have in our future. Your science degree will give you a head-start in securing a rewarding career. 18 Faculty of Science and Engineering
Cardiff, Wales Beach in Barmouth, Wales Blackpool Illuminations Ironbridge, Shropshire London Eye, River Thames
London City Centre Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham Bristol
Explore the UK
Studying in the UK will allow you to embrace a unique and rich culture.
You will be immersed in a different lifestyle from what you have in your
home country. The UK is full of attractions, you wouldn’t want to miss the
opportunity of visiting them while you’re here.
20 Explore the UKJoin our community
Meet people from all over the world and enjoy new experiences
Student representatives from Oman International Fair Wolverhampton Central Mosque
at Wolverhampton.
Throughout the year, our calendar of on-site events brings
students, staff and the wider community together. City Campus
Courtyard plays host to a number of events including family
fun days, food fairs, Christmas in the Courtyard and our
Students’ Summer Party.
Our thriving international student body enriches
our campuses and adds further flavour to our
multi-cultural city. Our annual International Fair
showcases the breadth of cultural influences
at the University with food, music and
dance.
If you follow a faith or want to explore
your spirituality, the city centre’s
square mile offers churches,
mosques, gurdwaras and
temples.
Dancers enjoying Courtyard celebrations Students’ and Staff Summer Party International Fair Walsall Students’ Union In The City Day, Mander Shopping CentreFinding the right course for you
Your course with the International Academy will be based on the qualifications you have, your current standard of
English, and your future academic plans.
Which of the following best describes your requirements?
International Academy I have the academic qualifications for
I have the academic
qualifications for my course.
Our teaching centre is accredited by the British Council for my course. + I have the English language But I don’t have the English language
Our International Academy the teaching of English in the UK and delivered by highly requirements for my course. requirements for my course.
experienced, qualified and friendly staff, and include:
is a home-from-home for
• Pre-sessional English courses to support you with your
international students – English before starting your degree course Direct entry to a University degree.
Apply today!
Apply now for a Pre-sessional
English course.
offering you help • International Business Communication (top-up) degree
• IELTS Preparation (International English
and support to achieve Language Testing System)
your aims. • OET Preparation (Occupational English Test)
I don’t have the academic
I just want to improve
my English language skills and
• MA Teaching of English for Speakers of Other
qualifications for my course. gain experience.
Based in the 18th century Priorslee Hall at our Telford Languages (TESOL). Online two-year course.
+ I have some English language.
Campus, our friendly and nurturing community • Study Semester Abroad Scholarship Programme (UK)
welcomes students from all over the world.
• Summer and Winter School Programmes
All teaching at the University is carried out in English, so • English language support for University students whose Depending on your level of English, Apply now for a Summer or Winter
you must have the required proficiency in the language. first language is not English. apply now for Pre-sessional English/ School or Study Semester Abroad
We’ll help you reach the specific standard required to International Foundation Year Scholarship Programme (UK).
progress on to a full degree course. For more information on the International Academy,
visit: wlv.ac.uk/ia
24 International Academy International Academy 25BREXIT - Important information for
our EU students
“
If you are starting a course in the 2021/22 academic year or later, you’ll no
longer have home fee status – that means you’ll be charged the same, higher
fees as other non-EU international students, and you’ll no longer have access I studied English in the
to the UK Student Finance system to help pay for it all. UK and decided to do
my Master’s here.
If you’re a student who plans to arrive in the UK to start your studies on
or after 1 January 2021, you will need to apply for a student visa via the I chose Wolverhampton
new Student Route. for its city location
”
and course options.
Useful Links:
EU, EEA and Commonwealth citizens living in the UK after it leaves the EU Abdulaziz Al Jumaia
www.gov.uk/staying-uk-eu-citizen Saudi Arabia
MA Language and
EU Settlement Scheme Information Processing
We offer two International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes, allowing progression onto a wide range of www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
undergraduate degrees at the University of Wolverhampton:
New immigration system
• The 4-year IFY integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know
Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language).
This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or For any further queries, please contact international@wlv.ac.uk
those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 4 year integrated IFY courses prepare
students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate
degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. The IFY is delivered
at both of our Telford and City campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied
specific subjects at high school.
• The 1 year IFY course is designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first
language) whose qualifications are insufficient for direct entry to undergraduate study and/or those whose English
language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 1 year IFY course provides preparation in academic
subjects, English language and study skills up to the required level for progression onto most undergraduate degree
courses at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements) in Arts; Education, Health
and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences. The IFY is delivered at our Telford and City Campuses.
Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.
English language testing
The International Academy also provides English language testing which is available both overseas and in the UK.
A score of 6.0 (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) overall with no less than 5.5 in any element in the Wolverhampton
English Proficiency Examination (WEPE) will allow direct entry to this University for most degrees, subject
to professional body and individual course requirements.
Visit: wlv.ac.uk/englishtesting for more details.
26 International AcademyTransnational Education
The University of Wolverhampton has established partnerships with a
variety of institutions worldwide. These partnerships enable students to
study University of Wolverhampton courses in their own establishment.
The University works with an extensive network of transnational
“
education (TNE) partners around the world that either:
• deliver University of Wolverhampton courses in country
• or offer courses which are accredited by the University. I am a proud alumnus
of the University of
We’ve been working successfully with international teaching Wolverhampton from
organisations around the world for a number of years, providing
partner institutions with further and higher education including:
Podar, Mumbai. My goal
is to open my own college
• preparatory courses
of music in India, this
• undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes
would all be impossible
• research and professional development programmes
without the impetus from
• consultancy.
the BABM degree, where I
basically learnt the A-Z of
”
The University has over 14 TNE partners based in 13 countries,
offering a variety of courses across our three faculties. Business Management.
Find out more about TNE opportunities at: wlv.ac.uk/tne Tizaan Alphonso
Podar World College
BA (Hons) Business Management
Our Transnational Education Partners
WLV Alumni Association
China Hubei Engineering University India Podar World College
Yunnan Agricultural University Malta STC Higher Education
France Ecole Supérieure Des Technologies Myanmar Victoria University College
As a graduate of the University of Wolverhampton, you are automatically a member of our WLV
Industrielles Avancées
Nepal Herald College Alumni Association: a global network of over 130,000 graduates in more than 130 countries.
Greece Mediterranean College
Merryland College
Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong
We are always on hand to offer you a lifelong source of support that will help you achieve your
Oman Middle East College personal and professional aspirations.
HKU SPACE - School of Professional
Sri Lanka Columbo International Nautical and
and Continuing Education Our aim is to create a mutually beneficial relationship with our graduates. As part of our
Engineering College (CINEC)
Ireland Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of University-wide WLV Alumni Association, we have set up overseas associations to help you
Further Education reconnect with us and your fellow alumni, no matter where you are in the world.
Find out more about our international alumni associations: wlv.ac.uk/alumni
28 Transnational Education WLV Alumni Association 29Help, guidance and support Accommodation
We offer a range of professional student support Careers, Enterprise and the Workplace We have over 1,000 places available in What’s included in your rent?
and wellbeing services, which can be helpful to Our Careers teams offer a wide range of services University-owned accommodation, so
University accommodation
international students adapting to life in a new and resources to help you gain employability skills settle in and make yourself at home.
offers great value for money.
country. and work experience. Find out more about the
Your rent includes:
opportunities available at: wlv.ac.uk/careers You can apply for your University
The Gateway accommodation as soon as you have • 24-hour security and
Get friendly and professional advice on courses, entry Libraries confirmed a place on your course. caretaking service
requirements, fees and finance and more from our Libraries are open seven-days-a-week and provide • all utilities: heating, gas, electricity
Education Guidance Advisors at The Gateway. a vibrant blend of traditional services with the latest Fill in a group application to live
• basic contents insurance
Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/gateway learning resource technologies, wireless access, with friends, request a single-sex or
modern study facilities, and self-service options. quiet corridor, or apply for a specially • wireless or plug-in internet access in
“
Student Centre Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/lib adapted room if you require special your room and communal areas.
Your Student Centre can help with the administration assistance.
and organisation of your time at University, from
enrolment to graduation. We also offer information Living in halls is a great way to get to You instantly feel
for current international students, including visa and know other people and can be great fun at home, it feels
”
immigration advice. Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/ – you will be living with students from a like a family.
studentcentre variety of backgrounds and cultures on
different courses. Fiona Snikiwe Mudzongo
Counselling Service Zimbabwe
Our fully qualified and experienced counsellors can BA (Hons) Tourism
listen to personal or academic concerns and offer Management
support and help in a non-judgemental way.
“
Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/counselling
Students’ Union
The Students’ Union offers independent advice and The University of Wolverhampton Accommodation fees (for 2021-22 year)
support for all students, as well as social events and has friendly and helpful staff
activities. Discover more at: wolvesunion.org who will make you feel at home. 37-week license (cost
Campus/ type of accommodation Weekly cost
Chaplaincy
The University offers a variety for an academic year)
The Chaplaincy offers a welcoming environment and of courses which will suit your
space to reflect, whether you follow a religion or not. It career choice and staff can City: standard £90 £3,330
can help put you in touch with representatives of your recommend alternative courses if
religion. Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy
you don’t find the one you want. It City: en-suite £108 £3,996
Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) is located right in the heart of the
SSW provides services and support for students with city close to all amenities. Walsall: en-suite £108 £3,996
”
sensory, physical or specific learning difficulties. Find
out more at: wlv.ac.uk/ssw Tshidzani Pongo Telford: en-suite £95 £3,515
Zimbabwe
MA Social Work
BA (Hon) Social Care/Social Policy Social
Work Practice Education Visit: wlv.ac.uk/accommodation for up-to-date fee information.
30 Help, guidance and support Accommodation 31Fees and finance Scholarships
What you need to know To find out the cost of tuition fees for your chosen The University of Wolverhampton is committed to
Your tuition fee varies according to your chosen course, course, you can check the individual course page on our investing in student talent from all over the world to
your level of study, your chosen mode of study and Course Finder: wlv.ac.uk/courses create the best opportunities for students to reach
whether you are eligible to pay European Union (EU) or their potential.
international fees (which depends on your nationality and The table below outlines how much tuition fees cost for
residency over the past three years). courses starting in 2021/22. The university offers a wide range of competitive
scholarships to help international students fund
their studies with us.
Study level/ method 2021-22
Undergraduate (Non-lab based) £12,950 Find out about the scholarship and funding
opportunities available for international students
at: wlv.ac.uk/international/international-fees--
Undergraduate (Lab-based: FSE only) £13,450
scholarships
Postgraduate Taught (Non-lab based) £13,950
Postgraduate Taught (Lab-based: FSE only) £14,450
Postgraduate Taught (With Professional Placement) £14,950
Postgraduate Taught (Extended) £15,500
Please note that the information supplied is correct at the time of print.
For more details, visit: wlv.ac.uk/international/fees
“I chose the University of
Wolverhampton because it was
one of a few universities offering
the course I wanted to study.
It’s been great to meet students
”
from all over the world.
Ali Ahmad Khan
Pakistan
BEng (Hons) Civil and
Transportation Engineering
32 Fees and financeHow to apply: a 10-step guide
Apply Book your accommodation
There are two easy ways to apply: Once you have accepted your offer (conditional or unconditional), you will
receive an email inviting you to book accommodation online.
• Direct to the University – complete and submit • Direct through UCAS –
1
an online application form. You need to include if you’re applying for an undergraduate degree
your personal statement and scans of your
original academic transcripts and certificates. We
or a Higher National Diploma (HND), you can
apply directly through the UK’s Universities
Request confirmation of acceptance
submit your application to UCAS on your behalf. and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for studies (CAS)
at: ucas.com
A CAS is an e-document and confirms that you have course start date, you will be able to request
been accepted onto a full-time degree course at an your CAS at which point further checks will be
educational sponsor in the UK. Once you have an undertaken to check eligibility for visa.
Get your offer unconditional offer and are within 3 months of the
Providing that you have submitted all the correct information, you will receive one of the following
decisions by email:
Arrange your finances and prepare your documents
2
• Unconditional offer – You meet the entry criteria. • Alternative course – You do not meet the entry
Your place will be reserved until you accept or criteria for the course you applied for, but you are You will need to arrange for the remainder of your country of domicile, you may also need to arrange for
decline your offer. suitable for another course. fees (minus the deposit) and living costs to be in a TB (tuberculosis) test to be carried out. Depending
your, or your parent or legal guardian’s, bank account on the course you have applied for, you may need to
• Conditional offer – You still need to complete • Reject – You do not meet the entry criteria. We for 28 consecutive days. You will also need to pay a apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme
your current qualifications, or submit outstanding will always offer an alternative course where healthcare surcharge, which is currently £470 per year (ATAS) certificate. For more information, search for
documents. Your place will be reserved until you possible. of your course. You can find out more information and ‘applying for a student visa’ at: wlv.ac.uk
meet the rest of the entry criteria. pay this charge online at: gov.uk. Depending on your
Visa and immigration
Meet your conditions Once you’ve met the financial Depending on when you apply, you If you have a conditional offer and
• If you are holding an unconditional offer, you have • If your offer is conditional on meeting the English conditions and provided all may need to use the visa priority do not meet visa conditions, a
3 already met all of the conditions and you will be language requirements, then you may want to relevant documents to the service to ensure your application deposit refund can be requested
eligible to proceed to apply for your visa at the consider a pre-sessional English course (see University, you will be issued with will be processed ahead of your subject to terms and conditions.
appropriate time. pages 24-26). a CAS number and can then apply arrival for Welcome Week.
for your Student Route visa.
• If you have a conditional offer, you will need to
email your outstanding documents or upload
them through your e:Vision account. Credibility interview Need help?
We advise you apply well in
You may be invited to attend a credibility interview with the Home Office.
advance to allow plenty of
time to arrange your visa,
Accept your offer accommodation and deal with
4
Arrange your travel any other issues ahead of your
If you’re applying to us directly or through UCAS, log in to e:Vision or UCAS Track to accept your offer. If Once you receive your visa, you can book your travel to the UK. studies. We can help.
you’re applying through an in-country representative, they’ll do this for you. See you in Wolverhampton!
For support and advice, contact
Make sure you arrive in time for our International Welcome Week! our friendly team. Email:
international@wlv.ac.uk or visit:
wlv.ac.uk/international/apply
34 How to apply: a 10-step guideUndergraduate and postgraduate courses School of Humanities - Postgraduate Courses
• English (MA) Faculty of Education, Health
• Sport and Exercise Therapy (BSc)
• Sport and Exercise Science (BSc)
School of Engineering – Undergraduate Courses
• Aerospace Engineering (BEng and MEng) with Foundation Year
A–Z programme index by Faculty • Humanities (MA by Research)
• Popular Culture (MA)
and Wellbeing Institute of Human Sciences – Postgraduate Courses
option
• Automotive Engineering (BEng and MEng)
Institute of Education – Undergraduate Courses • Sport and Exercise (MRes) • Chemical Engineering (BEng) with Foundation Year /
University of Wolverhampton Law School – • Childhood and Family Studies (BA) with Joint options • Strength and conditioning (MSc) Joint options
Undergraduate Courses • Early Childhood Studies (BA) • Electronics and Communications Engineering (BEng and
School of Performing Arts – Postgraduate Courses • Law (LLB) with Foundation Year option • Education Studies (BA) with Joint options Faculty of Science and Engineering MEng) with Foundation Year option
Faculty of Arts, Business • Audio and Creative Technology (MSc) • Law with Joint Awards with Foundation Year • Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (BA) with • Mechanical Engineering (BEng and MEng) with Foundation
School of Architecture and Built Environment
and Social Sciences • Creative Practice and Performance (MA)
University of Wolverhampton Law School –
Joint options
– Undergraduate Courses
Year option
• Music Technology (MA by Research) • Young People, Family and Community (BA) • Mechatronics Engineering (BEng and MEng)
Wolverhampton School of Art – Undergraduate Courses Postgraduate Courses • Architectural Design (HND)
• Performing Arts (MA by Research) • Motorsport Engineering (BEng or MEng) with Foundation Year
• Animation (BA) with Foundation Year option • LLM (Common Professional Examination) and by Institute of Education – Postgraduate Courses • Architectural Design Technology (BSc) with Foundation Year
• Performance Industries: Professional Development (MA) option
distance learning • Education (MA) option
• Computer Games Design (BA) with Foundation Year option
• LLM International Corporate and Financial Law • Professional Practice and Lifelong Education (MA) • Architecture (BSc) School of Engineering – Postgraduate Courses
• Fashion (BA) with Foundation Year option University of Wolverhampton Business School –
Undergraduate Courses • LLM (Law) • Building Surveying (BSc) • Additive Layer Manufacturing Technologies (MSc)
• Film and Television Production (BA) with Foundation
• LLM International Business Law Institute of Health – Undergraduate Courses • Civil and Transportation Engineering (BEng) with Foundation • Advanced Technology Management (Manufacturing,
Year option • Accounting and Finance (BA) with Foundation Year option
• LLM Legal Practice Course • Health Studies (BSc) Year option Sustainability, Engineering Analysis) (MSc)
• Fine Art (BA) with Foundation year option • Business (HND)
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) • Public Health (BSc) • Civil Engineering (HND, BEng, MEng) • Manufacturing Engineering (MSc)
• Furniture Design (BDes) with Foundation Year option • Business Management (BA) Foundation Year / Joint options
• Glass and Ceramics (BA) with Foundation Year option • Economics (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • LLM Law and Human Resource Management • Construction and the Built Environment (HND) • Mechanical Engineering with Professional Practice
Institute of Health – Postgraduate Courses
• Graphic Design (BA) with Foundation Year option • Human Resource Management (BA) with Foundation Year option • Construction Management (BSc) with Foundation option (MSc)
School of Social, Historical and Political Studies – • Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc)
• Illustration (BA) with Foundation Year option • International Business Management (BSc) with Foundation Year option
Undergraduate Courses • Emergency Planning Resilience and Response (MSc) School of Mathematics and Computer Science
• Interior Design (BDes) with Foundation Year option Year option • Environmental Health (BSc)
• Aviation Fire and Rescue (Distance Learning) • Health and Social Care (MSc / MA) – Undergraduate Courses
• Media (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • International Hospitality Management (BA) with Foundation • Geography, Urban Environments and Climate Change (BSc)
• Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA) with Foundation • Health and Wellbeing (Top-up) (MSc / MA) • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (BSc) with Foundation Year
• Multimedia Journalism (BA) with Foundation Year option Year option • Infrastructure Engineering and Management (BEng) option
Year / Joint options • Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Photography (BA) with Foundation Year option • Marketing Management (BA) with Foundation Year option • Interior Architecture and Property Development (BSc) • Computer Networking (BSc) with Foundation Year option
• Deaf Studies (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • Master of Public Health by Distance Learning (MPH)
• Product Design (BDes) with Foundation Year option • Tourism Management (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • Property Management and Real Estate (BSc) • Computer Science (BSc) with Foundation Year option (Games
• Fire and Rescue (BSc) with Foundation Year option
• Textiles and Surface Pattern (BA) with Foundation Institute of Human Sciences – Undergraduate Courses • Quantity Surveying (BSc) Development, Software Engineering)
University of Wolverhampton Business School – • History (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options
Year option • Interpreting (BSL/English) BA) • Psychology (BSc) • Computing (BSc) Top-Up (Games Development, Software
Postgraduate Courses
School of Architecture and Built Environment Development)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Politics (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options Institute of Human Sciences – Postgraduate Courses
Wolverhampton School of Art – Postgraduate Courses – Postgraduate Courses • Computer Security (BSc) Top-Up
• Finance and Accounting (MSc) • Professional Policing (BA) with Foundation Year option • Cyberpsychology (MSc)
• Art & Design (MA by Research) • Building Information Modelling (PG Cert) • Computing and Information Technology (BSc)
• Hospitality and Event Management (MA) • Social Policy with Foundation Year / Joint options • Forensic and Investigative Psychology (MSc)
• Contemporary Media (MA) • Building Information Modelling for Integrated Construction • Cybersecurity (BSc)
• Human Resource Management (MA) • Sociology (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • Occupational Psychology (MSc)
• Design and Applied Arts (MA) with Professional Placement option (MSc) • Data Science (BSc)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSc) • War Studies (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
• Digital and Visual Communications (MA) • Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Integrated • Mathematics (BSc) with Foundation Year option
• Film and Screen (MA) • International Banking and Finance (MSc) • Professional Practice (MSc) Construction by Distance Learning (MSc) (Physics, Finance)
• International Business Management (MSc) School of Social, Historical and Political Studies • Civil Engineering Management (MSc)
• Film and Television Production (MA)
• International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) with – Postgraduate Courses Institute of Community and Society – Undergraduate Courses
• Fine Art (MA) • Civil and Structural Engineering (MSc) School of Mathematics and Computer Science
Professional Placement option • Comparative Criminology (MA) • Social Care (BA) with Joint options – Postgraduate Courses
• Public Relations and Corporate Communications (MA) • Construction Law and Dispute Resolution (MSc) with
• Leadership and Management (MSc) • Interpreting (MA) • Social Work (BA) Professional Placement option (MSc) • Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
School of Performing Arts – Undergraduate Courses • Marketing Management (MSc) • Military History by Distance Learning (MA) • Construction Project Management (MSc) with Professional • Computational Linguistics (MA)
Institute of Community and Society –
• Acting and Theatre (BA) • Professional Accounting and Finance (MSc) Postgraduate Courses Placement option (MSc) • Computer Science with Professional Practice (MSc)
• Audio Technology and Production (BSc) • Social Work (MA) • Construction Project Management by Distance • Cyber Security with Professional Practice (MSc)
School of Humanities – Undergraduate Courses Learning (MSc)
• Dance and Creative Performance (BA) • Data Science (MSc)
• Creative and Professional Writing (BA) with Foundation Year / Institute of Human Sciences – Undergraduate Courses • Offsite Housing Construction (MSc) with Professional
• Digital Production Arts Theatre (BA) • Information Technology Management (MSc)
Joint options • Football Coaching and Performance (BSc) Placement option (MSc)
• Music (BA) with Joint Options • Mathematics (MSc)
• English (BA) with Foundation Year / Joint options • Physical Education and School Sport (BA) • Oil and Gas Management with Professional
• Musical Theatre (BA) • Practical Linguistics for ELT, Lexicography and Translation (MA)
• English Language and Linguistics (BA) with Foundation Year / • Sport Business Management (BA) Placement option (MSc)
• Popular Music (BA) with Joint Options
Joint options • Programme and Project Management (MSc) with
• Sound Production (BA) Top Up • Sports Coaching (BSc)
• Philosophy and Religious Studies (BA) with Joint options Professional Placement option (MSc
36 Undergraduate and postgraduate courses Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses 37 38 Undergraduate and postgraduate coursesSchool of Medicine and Clinical Practice –
Undergraduate Courses
• Medical Science and Clinical Practice (BSc)
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School of Medicine and Clinical Practice –
Postgraduate Courses
• Clinical Medicine (Speciality Medicine, Evidence Based
Practice, Leadership and Management, Teaching and
Learning) (MSc)
Aberdeen
School of Pharmacy – Undergraduate Courses
• Pharmaceutical Science (HND, BSc, MSci) with
Foundation Year option
• Pharmacology (BSc, MSci) Glasgow
• Pharmacy (MPharm)
Edinburgh
School of Sciences – Undergraduate Courses
• Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation (HND, BSc
or MSci) Newcastle
• Applied Biology (HND)
• Biochemistry (BSc)
• Biological Sciences (BSc) with Foundation Year option
• Biomedical Science (HND, BSc) with Foundation
Year option Leeds Hull
• Chemistry (HND, BSc) with Foundation Year option Manchester
(Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical) Liverpool
• Chemical Engineering (BSc) with Foundation Year option Sheffield
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(Chemistry / Pharmaceutical)
• Forensic Science (HND, BSc or MSci) with Foundation
Wolverhampton
Year option (Policing)
• Genetics and Molecular Biology (BSc) Birmingham
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• Healthcare Science (BSc) (Physiological Sciences, University of Wolverhampton
Cardiac Physiology, Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)
Wulfruna Street Cardiff
• Medical Physiology and Diagnostics (BSc) Wolverhampton London
• Physics (BSc) with Foundation Year option WV1 1LY Bristol
School of Sciences – Postgraduate Courses Southampton
Tel: +44 (0)1902 322 474
• Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (MSc) Email: international@wlv.ac.uk
Plymouth
• Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology, Clinical
Biochemistry, Haematology, Medical Microbiology) (MSc) International Admissions
• Chemistry (MSc) University of Wolverhampton
• Fire Scene Investigation (MSc) MX Building
• Forensic Genetics and Human Identification (MSc) Wolverhampton
• Forensic Science (MSc) WV1 1SB
• Molecular Cell Biology (MSc) Tel: +44 (0)1902 322 230
• Wildlife Conservation (MSc) Email: internationaladmissions@wlv.ac.uk
For more information, visit: wlv.ac.uk/international
We offer MPhils and PhDs, for a
comprehensive list please visit: The information in this guide, including the courses offered by the University, is correct at the time of going to print.
wlv.ac.uk/courses For the most up-to-date information including a list of programmes currently offered, visit: wlv.ac.uk
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