Educating in London since 1894 - City, University of London

Educating in London since 1894UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2012/13

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WELCOME: WeLCOMe TO CITY

Choosing the right university for you is one of the mostimportant decisions you will make. We hope this prospectuswill give you an insight into what makes City special and help you make the best possible choice for your future.

COURSESIntroduction to degrees 7

Course Index 9

degree Courses 11

Foundation Programmes 164

Foundation degrees 175

iNFORmATiONValidated Courses 216

Travel Information 218

Maps 220

university Addresses 224

ENTRy AND FiNANCEentry requirements 182

uCAS Tariffs 187

Tuition Fees and Loans 190

Financial Support 191

Scholarship and Prizes 193

CiTy liViNGCampus Facilities – Library 202

Campus Facilities – IT 203

Campus Facilities – Students’ union 204

Accommodation 206

International Students 210

Alumni 214

lEARNiNG AND CAREERSLearning at City 195City university London and You 197Student Centre 198

Career and Skills development Service 200

CONTENTS

wElCOmEVice-Chancellor’s Introduction 1

Why choose City university London? 2

Our Schools 4

wElCOmE TO CiTy

City is a leading international University and the onlyuniversity in London to be both committed to academicexcellence and focused on business and the professions.

We are proud of the quality of our education, research and enterprise and of our position among the top 5% of universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010/11). We are ranked 10th inthe UK for both graduate employability (The Times GoodUniversity Guide 2011) and graduate starting salaries (TheSunday Times University Guide 2011) and 54th in the world for the cosmopolitan mix of our staff and students (TimesHigher Education World University Rankings 2010/11).

If you are interested in an academic environment where you can expand your professional horizons while studyingin the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities thenplease find out more at www.city.ac.uk.

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WELCOME:wHy CHOOSE CIty uNIVERSIty LONdON?

City University London is different. We provide exceptional graduate employment prospects as a result of our commitment to academic excellence, focus on business and the professions and the benefits of our central London location.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEOur staff and students are actively involved in pioneeringresearch. In the Government’slatest Research AssessmentExercise (RAE), our research infifteen subject areas was rated by expert panels as amongst the best in the world.

EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTSWe have exceptionally good links with business and theprofessions. Many of our coursesare accredited by professionalbodies. This ensures that they are relevant, up-to-date and help you to enhance youremployment prospects.

You will also benefit from ourextensive network of major Londonemployers. For some courses, we will help you enhance youremployability by organising work placements relevant to your future career and providingspecialist careers advice and career workshops. Once yougraduate, you will have access to our global network of alumni.

CENTRAL LONDON LOCATIONWe are located in the heart ofLondon, close to the capital’sleading financial, legal, media and medical institutions. Bothprofessionally and personally, you will have the opportunity to benefit from all that London has to offer.

Professionally, make the most ofour proximity to the City of Londonand our close ties with majorLondon employers such as KPMG,Allen & Overy, Goldman Sachs, the BBC, Sky and leading hospitals.

Personally, take advantage ofLondon’s famous cultural, sportingand social opportunities. Nearby,you will find national arts venuesSadler’s Wells and the Barbican.The local area offers world-classdance, music, theatre, galleries,museums and sports clubs, as well as a large selection of bars,shops and restaurants.

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A TRULY INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOKWe have a highly diverse studentpopulation drawn from over 160countries which helps to create alively, cosmopolitan atmosphere.We have an international outlookand are committed to attracting the most talented staff and ablestudents from around the world,irrespective of social or nationalbackgrounds.

Many of our graduates find workabroad when they leave us. Weencourage you to prepare for theglobal employment market byproviding a wide range of languagelessons (including Arabic andMandarin), by offering specialistcareers advice and by giving you access to the expertise andadvice of our global network of City graduates.

A GREAT STUDENT EXPERIENCEWe seek to provide high qualityequipment to support yourlearning experiences. For example,we have recently invested in state-of-the-art equipment for ourlearning spaces and have addedcollaborative working areas and

a showcase for new technologies to the library at our NorthamptonSquare site. Wireless internetaccess is available throughout the University and in the halls of residence.

The Students’ Union organises a wide range of social events andsporting activities and runs thenew ultra-modern Ten Squaredvenue. Meanwhile, our award-winning Student Centre providesin-depth advice on everything from learning to health andfinances, to help you make the most of your time at City.

“We have a highly diverse studentpopulation drawn from over 160countries which helps to create alively, cosmopolitan atmosphere.”

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WELCOME: OuR SCHOOLS

Our seven specialist Schools offer a wide range of high quality courses toenable you to develop skills tailored to your future career.

CASS BUSINESSSCHOOL Cass Business Schooldelivers innovative,relevant and forward-looking education,research and consultancy.Located in the heart ofone of the world’s leadingfinancial centres, Cass is the business school for the City of London.Our undergraduate,MBA, specialist Masters,executive education andresearch programmeshave a reputation forexcellence and attractstudents from around the world.

SCHOOL OF ARTS Our School of Artsfocuses on the study and development of creative writing,journalism, music,media, languages andtranslation and culturalenterprise. A vibrantSchool with expandinginfluence, we benefitfrom extensive links with those working in the arts, media and cultural sectors in the UK and abroad. In turn, we help shapethinking and practice at many levels in these professions.

SCHOOL OFENGINEERING ANDMATHEMATICALSCIENCESOur School ofEngineering andMathematical Sciencesoffers a comprehensiverange of coursesinformed by research andreflecting the changingneeds of industry. We pride ourselves onour laboratory facilitiesand the links wemaintain with industry.Our origins date back tothe mid-Victorian periodand we have recentlycelebrated 100 years ofeducation in aeronautics.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCESOur School of HealthSciences is dedicated toeducation and researchin health and communitybased professions.Lifelong learning is afundamental part of our ethos. We offerflexible undergraduatestudy across a wide and varied range ofdisciplines. Our aim is to support communityand healthcareprofessionals to buildrewarding careers.

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SCHOOL OFINFORMATICSOur School of Informaticsis at the forefront ofinternational excellencein education and researchfor information andcomputing professions.Informatics encompassescomputing, informationsciences and severalspecialities. These includeinformation management,health informatics,human-computerinteraction design, newmedia, computationalcreativity and computergames technology.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCESOur School of SocialSciences offers adynamic, challengingand contemporaryacademic environment.We aim to be recognisedas a leading centre forthe application of socialsciences to professionaland policy-related issues.Internationally renownedfor excellence ineducation and research,we consist of four coreDepartments: economics,international politics,psychology and sociology.

THE CITY LAW SCHOOLOur Law School is one of London’s major lawschools. Providing an impressive range of academic andprofessional courses, we are the first lawschool in London toeducate students andpractitioners at all stages of legal education. With four levels of study – undergraduate,postgraduate,professional andcontinuing professionaldevelopment – we offer a full range of courses for those interested infollowing a career in law.

COURSES: INtROduCtION tO dEGREES

introduction to deGrees

Our courses are designed to ensure that they meet your needs and career aspirations.

The following pages offer an overview of what you canexpect from your learning and education with us. Eachcourse page provides you with a summary of what the courseentails, information on entryrequirements (such as preferredsubjects and UCAS codes) and highlights the careeropportunities available to you on graduation.

To find out more about our courses and academic Schools,visit the website www.city.ac.ukor contact the relevant Schoolusing the details provided on the course pages.

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aAccounting and Finance BSc 12

Actuarial Science BSc 14

Adult Nursing BSc 16

Aeronautical Engineering MEng, BEng 20

Air Transport Engineering MEng, BEng 22

Air Transport Operations and Management BSc 24

Air Transport Operations with ATPL BSc 26

Automotive and MotorsportEngineering MEng, BEng 28

BBanking and International Finance BSc 30

Biomedical Engineering BEng 32

Business Computing Systems BSc 34

Business Studies BSc 36

cChild Nursing BSc 38

Civil Engineering with Architecture MEng, BEng 42

Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering with Surveying BEng 44

Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering with Surveying MEng 46

Computer Science BSc 48

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc 50

Computer Science with Games Technology BSc 52

Computer Systems Engineering BEng 54

Criminology and Sociology BSc 56

eEconomics BSc 60

Economics and Accountancy BSc 64

Electrical and ElectronicEngineering BEng 68

Energy Engineering MEng, BEng 70

Engineering with Management andEntrepreneurship BEng 72

FFinancial Economics BSc 74

hHuman Communication BSc 78

iInformation Systems BSc 80

International Politics BSc 82

International Politics and Sociology BSc 86

Investment and Financial Risk Management BSc 90

jJournalism BA 92

Journalism and a Social Science BA 94

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lLaw LLB 96

mManagement BSc 98

Mathematical Science BSc, MMath 100

Mathematical Science with Computer Science BSc, MMath 102

Mathematics and FinanceBSc, MMath 104

Mathematical Science with Finance and Economics BSc, MMath 106

Mathematical Science withStatistics BSc, MMath 108

Mechanical Engineering MEng, BEng 110

Media Studies and Sociology BSc 112

Mental Health Nursing BSc 116

Midwifery BSc 120

Multimedia BEng 124

Music BMus 126

oOptometry BSc 130

PPsychology BSc 134

rRadiography 138(Diagnostic Imaging) BSc

Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) BSc 142

Real Estate Finance and Investment BSc 146

sSociology BSc 148

Sociology with Psychology BSc 152

Software Engineering BSc 156

Speech and Language Therapy BSc 158

tTelecommunications BEng 162

FoundationProGrammesCivil Engineering 166Foundation Programme

Electrical and ElectronicEngineering FoundationProgrammes 168

Foundation Programmesfor International Students 170

Mechanical and Aeronautical EngineeringFoundation Programmes 172

FoundationdeGreesOphthalmic DispensingFoundation Degree 176

Public Service ManagementFoundation Degree 178

Working with Young People and Young People’s ServicesFoundation Degree 180

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Developed and operated in partnership with the Institute ofChartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) andoffering exemption from their Associate Chartered Accountant(ACA) professional exams, this degree prepares you for a career with leading accounting and audit firms.

The course is available over three years or four, with the four year route giving you theopportunity to gain professionalaccountancy and financeexperience through a one year professional placement.

This experience, combined with the exemptions from theICAEW’s professional exams, will give you a significant head start in the competitive graduate employment market.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will gain a broad understanding of businesswhich will equip you with thefundamental knowledge requiredfor your future career. You will also be introduced to the basicprinciples of accounting andfinance, an area in which Cass is an acknowledged world leader, as well as develop your quantitative skills and choose one elective.

Core modules:• Financial markets 1• Foundations of economics

for finance• Introduction to business law• Introduction to financial and

management accounting• Professional skills• Quantitative methods.

YEAR TWOYear two will develop yourknowledge of accounting, risk,financial and capital markets andintroduce more complex topicssuch as financial reporting. A choice of elective modulesenables you to deepen yourknowledge and skills in areasrelevant to your career aims.

Core modules:• Assurance• Business strategy• Financial accounting 1• Financial accounting 2• Financial markets 2• Management accounting• Principles of finance• Principles of taxation.

Accounting And FinAnceBSc

YEAR ThREEDuring your final year you will continue to build your knowledgegained in years one andtwo, while focusing on highly specialised areas including audit,assurance and corporatefinance. You may alsoselect two electivemodules and complete a dissertation involvingresearch into an area of accounting and finance relevant to your career aspirations.

Core modules:• Audit and assurance• Corporate finance• Corporate law • Final year project • Financial management• Financial reporting,

theory and practice• Taxation.

TEAchiNgThere are two main formsof tuition: lectures andtutorials. Tuition will be delivered by Cass’sFaculty of Finance and there will also becontributions fromoutside experts. Thiscombination will give you a rigorous academicbackground and enableyou to reach the majorityof the professionalstandards required in the workplace.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is bycoursework andexamination. You will be examined on the knowledge andapplication modules ofthe ‘professional stage’ ofthe Associate CharteredAccountant (ACA)qualification, which is awarded by ICAEW.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: A*AA (one subject must be mathematics or science). If mathematics is not taken then an A grade inmathematics at GCSE.

BTEC: DDD plus A-levelmathematics or a science at grade A*.

IB:35 points overall including7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects(one of which must bemathematics or a science)and 5 in all Standard Levelsubjects. Consideration willbe given to 1 bonus point.

In addition: GCSE mathematics (grade A)and English language (grade C) or equivalent.

All applicants who receivean offer of a place on thecourse will be invited to visit Cass.

English languagerequirements:If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of Englishlanguage proficiency.

Minimum requirements are:• IELTS: 6.5 with a

minimum of 6 in any unit • TOEFL: 100 internet-based

total with a minimum of 23 in all sub-tests

• GCSE: English language grade C.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONS You will achieve credit for prior learningto gain the maximum exemption for theICAEW Associate Chartered Accountant(ACA) qualification and have theopportunity to sit further ACA exams.With this approach you will leave the course with highly a marketableAccounting and Finance degree and will be well on their way to completing the prestigious ACA qualification.

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SchOlARShipS Scholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit tostudents from the UK, EU and overseas.If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.

Please contact theAdmissions Office forterms and conditions.


As the longest established Actuarial Science degree inEngland, the course involves the application of quantitativeskills to problems involving risk or uncertainty, usually in the area of finance.

ActuARiAlScienceBSc

The course will give you a sound education in actuarial and financial studies, as well as in mathematics, statistics and information technology. This will equip you for success in the actuarial profession,investment management or financial analysis.

YEAR ONEIn your first year, you will study six core modules that provide the foundations for later study.They include two significantmathematics modules andintroductory courses that assume no prior knowledge of the respective subjects.

Core modules:• Financial and investment

mathematics• Information technology• Introduction to actuarial methods• Introduction to economics• Mathematics• Probability and statistics 1.

YEAR TWOIn year two the focus moves frommathematics to actuarial scienceand statistics. You will also choosetwo elective modules that allowyou to tailor your studies to your interests and aspirations.

Core modules:• Actuarial planning and control• Calculus and linear algebra• Contingencies• Finance and financial reporting• Probability and statistics 2• Stochastic models.

YEAR ThREEFour core modules allow you todevelop an in-depth understandingof actuarial and statistical subjects,while a wide range of electivescover actuarial science, statistics,business, economics andlanguages. You will also undertakea dissertation in an area relevant to your interests and ambitions.

ALUMNUS“My Cass degree helped me gain exemptions from some of the professional qualificationsrequired to become a professionalactuary and introduced me to the invaluable expertise of theactuarial lecturers.”

Jean Eu, BSc Actuarial Science

Core modules:• Advanced

contingencies• Final year project• Statistics and

probabilistic modellingfor insurance

• Survival models.

TEAchiNgTeaching is primarilythrough lectures andtutorials, supplementedby computer laboratorysessions, seminars andpersonal study. Academicstaff hold consultationhours to help studentsindividually throughoutthe course.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based on examinations,coursework and the finalyear project. All threeyears of study counttowards the final degreeclassification in the ratio of 1:3:6, withapproximately 80 per cent based onexamination results. A year abroad or in aprofessional placement,will not count towardsyour final classificationbut will be endorsed onyour degree certificate.

fOUNDATiON YEARThis provides an entryroute to the BSc for those who do not meet the normal entryrequirements. Teachingtakes place at both CityUniversity London andthe nearby WestminsterKingsway College.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: A* in mathematics plus AA.

BTEC: DDD plus A-levelmathematics at grade A*.

IB: 35 points overall including 7in Higher Level mathematics,6 in all other Higher Levelsubjects and 5 in all StandardLevel subjects. Considerationwill be given to 1 bonus point.

BSc with Foundation year: BBB including mathematics.

All applicants who receive anoffer of a place on the coursewill be invited to visit Cass.


Minimum requirements are: • IELTS: 6.5 with a

minimum of 6 in any unit• TOEFL: 100 internet-based

total with a minimum of 23 in all sub-tests.


pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONS This degree allows you to gain exemptionsfrom CT1–CT8 of the Actuarial Profession’sexams. Most graduates become actuarialtrainees and study for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ remainingexaminations. Others embark on careers in merchant banking, investmentmanagement, accountancy, commercialbanking, insurance, financial analysis,management, computing or teaching. Somestudents opt for postgraduate study, oftenonto the MSc in Actuarial Managementat Cass, which covers many of the laterexaminations of the Actuarial Profession.

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 8613/4158/3202

SchOlARShipSAND pRizESScholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit to students from theUK, EU and overseas.If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.


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Bsc MidwiferyOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:

sChool of health sCienCes

This BSc prepares you for a fulfilling andrewarding career at the forefront of modernhealthcare. Adult nursing allows you tomake a real difference to people’s lives.

Adult nursing is a challengingand fulfilling profession – youwill be caring for adults of all ages who may have injuries,suffered accidents, acquireddisease or have a range ofhealthcare needs. You need to be committed and dedicated with a willingness to give time toothers with care and compassion.

You are given the opportunity tocombine theoretical study withclinical experience. You will bepart of a ‘community of practice’where you can work in some of London’s leading hospitals and community settings. This will provide you with aunique opportunity to provide culturally sensitive care within a diverse world city.

The degree is taught by expertstaff who are leaders in the field of adult nursing.

The School previouslyincorporated the St BartholomewSchool of Nursing and Midwifery– this gives you a uniqueopportunity to benefit from over a 100 year teaching history.

YEAR ONEAs a nursing and midwiferystudent you will have some sharedlectures but will also be divided into branch-specific groups forseminars and group work.

Core modules:• Building professional

nursing knowledge• Essentials of applied

human biology in nursing• Health and society• Introduction to delivery

of professional care• Introduction to practice

knowledge and skills.

Bsc Child nursing

lEADiNg lighT“As Head of Department for Adult Nursing, I chair a committeethat manages the provision of clinicalplacements for all our nursing andmidwifery courses. City has hundredsof students on clinical placementsspread across the NHS andindependent healthcare sector in Central and East London.”

Mark Jones, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer

Adult nuRSing BSc

Bsc Mental health nursing

YEAR TWOYou will develop youridentity as a nurse andhealthcare practitioner.There is some sharedlearning between nursingand midwifery but moretime is dedicated tobranch-specific learning.

Core modules:• Delivery of professional

care in the wider context• Experience of health

and illness• Progressing professional

nursing knowledge.

Specialist module: • Developing adult

nursing practice,pathology and relatedpharmacology.

YEAR ThREEYou will develop andapply the knowledge andskills you need to becomea nurse and healthcare

practitioner and todevelop professionalautonomy.

Core modules:• Consolidating

professional nursing knowledge

• Developing professionalautonomy in practice

• Literature review project – honoursdegree students willundertake a literaturereview of 6,000 words

• Management, ethics and law.

During the practice-basedmodule you will spendthe final 12 weeks of thecourse on a practice areaof your choice, subject to availability.

Specialist module: • Evaluating and

disseminating adultnursing practice.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:A/AS-levels in biologicalscience or social science.

A/AS would be desirable:280 UCAS tariff points, 120 of which must be full A-level plus 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.

14-19 Advanced Diploma:14-19 Advanced Diploma,Society, Health andDevelopment minimumgrade D/150 points toppedup with ASL points to aminimum of 230 points.

In addition:Please check our website forinformation on QAA/OCN,BTEC, AVCE and IB.

Comparable overseasqualifications are acceptablesubject to verification.

You will be required to haveoccupational health andenhanced Criminal RecordsBureau clearance. Academicand character references are also required.

English languagerequirements:One of the following: • IELTS: 7.0 overall; with

at least 7.0 in the listening,reading, writing andspeaking sections

• TOEFL: 110 internet-based total


Applicants invited to aselection day must be able to demonstrate maturity and excellent interpersonalskills, have the ability to beempathetic and to work indifferent settings with peoplewho have varying needs.Previous experience ofworking within a caringenvironment or situationmay be advantageous.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONS Successful graduates will be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which provides aprofessional qualification which is internationally recognised.

The BSc Adult Nursing will accelerateyour career progression and open up a variety of fascinating careeropportunities, including the chance tostudy an MSc after two years’ experience.

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BURSARiES You may be entitled to a means-testedbursary from the NHS.

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plAcEmENTSYou will spend around 50 per cent of your time on clinicalplacements. This takes place in settings such as acute care, GP surgeries, nursing homes, private hospitals, patients’ homes and in the community.

Most placements are within our ‘community of practice’, a partnership of healthcareproviders within the North EastLondon area - allowing you tobecome familiar with the needs of the local community and itshealthcare providers. Placementblocks run from eight to 12 weeks.

TEAchiNgYou will be taught by expert staffthrough lectures, facilitated groupwork and enquiry-based learning.

Our Virtual Learning Environmentallows flexible and innovative e-learning and e-communicationopportunities. You will have access

to online course materials,resources, interactive activities,assessment and communicationtools within an online community.Our Clinical Skills Online (CSO)resource provides a step by step video demonstration onclinical skills.

The Clinical Skills Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospitalprovides clinical skills teachingand learning in a simulated ward.

ASSESSmENTAssessment includes multiple-choice and short-answerexaminations, reflective essays,case-studies, reports, laboratoryreports, care studies, grouppresentations, drug-calculationtests and a seen-scenarioexamination. Practice is assessedby your mentor, personal tutorand an Objective StructuredClinical Examination (OSCE) in a simulated environment.

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Meng, Beng air transport engineering OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:

sChool of engineering and MatheMatiCal sCienCes

Aeronautical engineering prepares you for an exciting and rewarding career requiring technical expertise,initiative and management skills.

This course is designed for students who have afascination with and enjoy the prospect of being involved in aerospace technology.

YEAR ONEYear one provides a broadfoundation in engineering concepts with a slant towardspractical applications.

Core modules:• Basic engineering science• Design• Engineering laboratory• Manufacturing methods• Mathematics and computing.

YEAR TWOThe second year puts increasingemphasis on aviation-related skills such as aircraft design.

Core modules:• Aeronautical design,

including applied aerodynamicsand aircraft structures

• Engineering management• Mathematics, statistics

and computing• Structures, materials, fluid

dynamics, mechatronics andthermodynamics, all withengineering application.

You will also take a course in flighttesting. Industrial lectures, givenby experts from the aerospaceindustry, are part of aeronauticaldesign teaching.

YEAR ThREEThe course becomes morespecialised with a choice ofsubjects. As well as the groupdesign project mentored byindustry experts, the individual

project allows you to investigate asubject of particular interest. BEngstudents with good grades at theend of the third year may transferto the MEng programme.

Options from:• Aerodynamics• Aircraft structures• Computational fluid dynamics• Flight dynamics• Gas turbine engineering• System reliability and safety.

YEAR fOURYear four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view ofengineering design and creativityand innovation in problem solving.You also have the opportunity to select a greater number ofspecialised subjects at Masterslevel as well as a foreign language module.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)Students may choose to completean industrial placement year afterthe second or third academic year.

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Placement students gaina greater understandingof the aeronauticalengineering professionand this may also counttowards the experiencerequirement for aprofessional engineeringqualification. Recentsuccessful placementshave included IHS ESDU, AgustaWestlandand British AirwaysEngineering.

TEAchiNgMethods include lectures,tutorials, group design,practical sessions andfield trips. We combineanalytical, experimental,group interactiveteaching and learningtechniques to encourageindependent study,teamwork,communication,creativity and criticalthinking. Courses are

reviewed regularly torespond to the priorityneeds of the engineeringmarket place, meeting the requirements of theEngineering Council. The courses are taught by staff from the Centre for Aeronautics,supported by relevantspecialists as well asvisiting staff fromindustry.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by means of coursework and examinations. Grouplearning, teamwork andcommunication skills areassessed through designgroup studies, reports as well as presentations.Practical and technicalcommunication skills are assessed throughlaboratory work and data analysis togetherwith project reports.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:MEng:A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude general studies and key skills.

IB: 32, including a minimum of 6 in mathematics at Higher Level.

14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade A/300;Acceptable only with A-Levelmathematics at grade A.

BEng:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A.A-level physics desirable. Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.


14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250;Acceptable only with A-Levelmathematics at grade A.

English languagerequirements:• IELTS: 6.0 with a

minimum of 6.0 in the writing sub-test



cAREER OpTiONSAeronautical engineering graduates work in all areas of the aircraft and airlineindustries. They also work in other high-techindustries such as motor manufacturingand offshore oil and gas extraction. Careersin aeronautical engineering in the UK areprovided, not only by the larger companiessuch as Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce,AgustaWestland Helicopters and QinetiQbut also by many successful smallcompanies that supply components and services. A number of graduates move on to a career in flying.

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UcAS cODEH410 BEng, H401 BEngwith professionalplacement, H403 MEng,H405 MEng withprofessional placement.


Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 6050

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SchOlARShipS AND pRizESA number ofscholarships areawarded every year to students whoachieve good entryqualifications. Prizesawarded by thevarious professionalengineering bodiesand the University are also available to students whocontinue todemonstrate good academicperformancethroughout their studies.

Details can be found atwww.city.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Air transport engineering is essential for the safe and effective operation of aircraft. The course is equally applicable to prospective pilots and engineers as the industry increasingly demands better understanding by new staff of aircraft technical aspects.

Graduates work in all areas of the air transport industry,including airlines, maintenanceorganisations and airports;focused on operations andengineering. Areas coveredinclude global air transportstrategy, the design of aircraft and systems to meet diverseoperating requirements, flightsafety, reliability, maintenance,the environment, regulation,airline planning and economic performance.



YEAR TWOThe second year puts increasingemphasis on aviation-related skills such as aircraft design.

Core modules:• Aeronautical design, including

applied aerodynamics andaircraft structures

• Engineering management• Mathematics, statistics

and computing• Structures, materials, fluid

dynamics, mechatronics andthermodynamics, all withengineering application.

You will also take a course in flight testing. Industrial lectures,given by experts from theaerospace industry, are part ofaeronautical design teaching.

YEAR ThREEThe course becomes morespecialised with a choice ofsubjects. As well as the groupdesign project mentored byindustry experts, the individual

project allows you to investigateand develop, in-depth, a subject of particular interest. BEngstudents with good grades at the end of the third year maytransfer to the MEng programme.

Core modules:• Air transport operations – how

the airline industry functions• Airworthiness and maintenance

– ensuring modern aircraft canbe efficiently and safely operated

• Avionics and control – keytechnology in advanced airlines

• System reliability and safety –designing aircraft that are safe to operate.

YEAR fOURYear four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view ofengineering design and creativityand innovation in problem solving. You also have theopportunity to select a number of specialised subjects at Masters level as well as a foreign language module.

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plAcEmENT YEAR(OpTiONAl)A year on an industrialplacement – a sandwichyear – may be available.Placement students gaingreater understanding ofthe air transport industryand this may also counttowards the experiencerequirement for aprofessional, engineeringqualification. Recentplacement opportunitieshave included Airbus in Toulouse and VirginAtlantic Airways.

TEAchiNgMethods include lectures,tutorials, group design,practical sessions andfield trips. We combineanalytical, experimental,group interactiveteaching and learningtechniques to encourageindependent study,teamwork,

communication,creativity and criticalthinking. Courses arereviewed regularly torespond to the priorityneeds of the engineeringmarket place, meetingthe requirements of theEngineering Council.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by meansof coursework andexaminations. Grouplearning, teamwork andcommunication skills areassessed through designgroup studies, reports as well as presentations.Practical and technicalcommunication skills are assessed throughlaboratory work, dataanalysis together with project reports.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:MEng:A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A.A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.


14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade A/300;Acceptable only with A-levelmathematics at grade A.

BEng:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A.A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.


14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250;Acceptable only with A-levelmathematics at grade A.





pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONS

This course is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society.Graduates can expect to progressto careers in many areas of the air transport industry, including:licensed engineer, flight crew,maintenance planning, air trafficcontrol, flight operations andground handling.

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UcAS cODEH424 MEng, H423 MEngwith professionalplacement, H422 BEng,H400 BEng withprofessional placement.


Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 6050

SchOlARShipSAND pRizES A number ofscholarships areawarded every year to students whoachieve good entryqualifications. Prizesawarded by thevarious professionalengineering bodiesand the University are also available tostudents who continueto demonstrate goodacademic performancethroughout their studies.


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This course is designed to provide anunderstanding of all major departments within an airline including management,operations and engineering.

Air transport is a large anddynamic international industrywhich often undergoes rapidchange as a result of technological,economic and politicaldevelopments. In order to reactquickly to such developments,management and operations staffrequire a good understanding ofthe many separate and disparatesubjects encompassed by theindustry. The BSc Air TransportOperations and Management has been designed to provideentrants to the industry with much of this necessarybackground knowledge.

YEAR ONECore modules:• Accounting and business finance• Aircraft design• Airline case study• Flight mechanics

and aerodynamics• History of the airline industry• Management, leadership

and marketing• Quantitative methods• Safety management.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Aircraft operations

and performance• Airline business projects• Airports and ground handling• Airport design and operations• Computing for the

airline industry• System safety• Transport infrastructure.

Plus one foreign language modulefrom French, German or Spanish.

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YEAR ThREEYear three includesadvanced modules, plusgroup and individualproject work associatedwith the airline industry.

Core modules:• Business aviation

operations• Group business project• Group design and

technical project• Human resource

management• Individual project• Maintenance and

airworthiness.

Plus one foreign languagemodule from French,German or Spanish.

TEAchiNgThe course combineslectures, coursework,projects andexaminations. There isusually at least one field

trip in both year one andyear two. Coursework can include essays,practical exercises withreports and case studyanalyses. A significantamount of project work in the final year, bothindividually and ingroups, consolidatesresearch, team working,report writing andpresentation skillsdeveloped throughoutthe course.

ASSESSmENTThe course is assessed through a combination of coursework and end-of-term examinations.Project work accounts for 50 per cent of the assessment. Thecontribution of each yearof the course is as followsyear one, 15 per cent, year two, 25 per cent andyear three, 60 per cent.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: 340 UCAS tariff points. Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

BTEC: DDD

IB: 30

Other qualifications can be considered on an individual basis. A knowledge of mathematics and physics would be useful but is not essentialfor this course.

English languagerequirements:• IELTS: 6.0• TOEFL: 79

internet-based total• GCSE: English

language grade C.

cAREER OpTiONS

A likely career path for a typicalgraduate would be to enter airlinemanagement or an operationsdepartment. Recent graduates areworking in flight planning, flightoperations, safety management,airworthiness records, charterbrokering and aviation law.

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This course provides future airline pilots with a broader and deeper education that will enable them to contributemore to the industry as well as achieve fast-track careerprogression to senior positions.

With the first student intake in1999, the pioneering BSc AirTransport Operations with ATPLwas the first course in the UK tocombine a university Honoursdegree with an Airline TransportPilot’s Licence (ATPL). The coursecontent was agreed after lengthyconsultation with outsideorganisations including BritishAirways, the Civil AviationAuthority, the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators and variousflight training organisations.

cOURSE DETAilSThe content of the course has been designed by academics fromthe University and professionalsfrom the airline industry and is divided into three years.

YEAR ONEYear one consists of a normal academic year at City University London.

Core modules:• Accounting and business finance• Aircraft design• Airline case study• Flight mechanics and

aerodynamics• History of the airline industry• Management, leadership

and marketing• Quantitative methods• Safety management.

YEAR TWOYear two is spent at a CAA-recognised flight training school and can lead to successfulcandidates being awarded a‘frozen’ ATPL. The minimumrequirement for the degree course is to take and pass 14 theoretical groundschoolexaminations for an ATPL.

Core modules:• Airframes and systems• Air law• Flight planning and

flight monitoring• General navigation

• Human performance and limitations

• IFR communications• Instruments/electronics• Mass and balance• Meteorology• Operational procedures• Performance calculations• Principles of flight• Radio navigation• VFR communications.

In addition, you may undertakeflight training up to passing theCommercial Pilot’s Licence withInstrument Rating. Alternatively,you can elect to take the flighttraining after completing the degree.

YEAR ThREEThe final year includes advancedmodules, plus group as well asindividual project work associatedwith the airline industry.

Core modules:• Avionics and IT• Business aviation operations• Group business project

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• Group design andtechnical project

• Individual project.

Plus two elective modules taken from:• Active safety

management• Airline operations• Airports and ground

handling• Air transport economics• Aviation psychology• Crisis management• Marketing.

TEAchiNgThe course combineslectures, coursework,projects andexaminations. Year two is taught externally byseveral leading flighttraining organisationswith which the Universityhas partnershipagreements. This mayinclude around 200 hoursof simulator and aircraftflying. A significant

portion of year threeconsists of group projectwork which enables you to develop essential team working skills.

ASSESSmENTThe course is assessed through a combination ofcoursework and end-of-term examinations. Thefinal degree awarded isbased on the successfulcompletion of year one,the ATPL groundschoolin year two and on year three projects,coursework and finalexams. Project workaccounts for 50 per centof the assessment. Thecontribution of each year of the course is as follows, year one, 15 per cent, year two, 25 per cent and yearthree, 60 per cent.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: 340 UCAS tariff points,including an A-level whichmust be science-orientated.Mathematics and/or physicsare strongly recommended but not essential. Pointscores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

BTEC: DDD

IB: 30

Other qualifications can be considered on anindividual basis.

In addition: Applicants are required to have obtained a Class 1Medical Certificate from theUK Civil Aviation Authoritybefore starting the course. Itis also highly recommendedthat applicants should haveundertaken a pilot aptitudetest, either from a FlightTraining Organisation or viathe Guild of Air Pilots andNavigators (GAPAN).



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A likely career path for a typicalgraduate would be to enter airlinemanagement or an operationsdepartment. Recent graduates areworking in flight planning, flightoperations, safety management,airworthiness records, charterbrokering and aviation law.

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These courses are designed for students who have an interest in the automotive, fuel and transportindustries and/or motorsport.

Automotive and motorsportengineering at City UniversityLondon prepares you for excitingand rewarding careers requiringtechnical expertise, initiative and management skills. Thecourse is closely associated with the international IMechEFormula Student competition.



YEAR TWOThe second year puts increasingemphasis on application tocomplex mechanical systems.

Core modules:• Engineering management• Mathematics, statistics

and computing• Mechanical and vehicle

design, culminating in a team-based mechanical design and build competition

• Structures, materials, fluiddynamics, mechatronics andthermodynamics, all withengineering application.

YEAR ThREEThe course becomes morespecialised in year three, withdetailed focus upon automotivedisciplines. As well as group designprojects, the individual projectallows you to investigate a subject of particular interest. As part of theFormula Student competition, youwill have the opportunity to jointhe City Racing Team in designing,building, marketing and racing a

single-seater racing car atSilverstone. BEng students with good grades at the end of the third year may transfer to the MEng programme.

Core modules:• Chassis engineering• Internal combustion engines

and vehicle powertrain• Vehicle dynamics• Vehicle engineering and design.

YEAR fOURYear four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view ofengineering design and creativityand innovation in problem solving.You also have the opportunity toselect a number of specialisedsubjects at Masters level as well as a foreign language module.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You may choose to complete anindustrial placement year after the second or third academic year.Placement students gain a greaterunderstanding of the automotiveengineering profession and this

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may also count towards the experiencerequirement for aprofessional engineeringqualification. Recentsuccessful placementshave included Ford and Jaguar Cars.

TEAchiNgMethods include lectures,tutorials, group design,practical sessions andfield trips. The idea is to combine analytical,experimental, groupinteractive teaching andlearning techniques toencourage independentstudy, teamwork,communication,creativity and criticalthinking. Courses arereviewed regularly torespond to the priorityneeds of the engineeringmarket place, meetingthe requirements of theEngineering Council.

The courses are taught by staff from the Energy and Transport ResearchCentre, supported byrelevant specialists aswell as visiting staff from industry.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is bycoursework, classroomtests and examinations.Group learning,teamwork andcommunication skills are assessed throughdesign group studies and reports as well as presentations.Practical and technicalcommunication skills are assessed throughlaboratory work, data analysis togetherwith project reports.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:MEng:A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

IB: 32, including a minimum of 6 in mathematics atHigher Level.


BEng:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A.A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.





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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThe course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and provides the path for graduates to gain chartered status. Automotive and motorsport engineering graduateswork predominantly in the automotiveindustry. They are typically involved in automotive component research, product and process design andmanufacturing, with a growing emphasis on engineering sustainability.

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 6050

SchOlARShipSAND pRizESA number ofscholarships areawarded every year to students whoachieve good entryqualifications. Prizesawarded by variousprofessionalengineering bodiesand the University are also available tostudents who continueto demonstrate goodacademic performancethroughout theirstudies.


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Bsc accounting and finance OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course equips you with the academic knowledge required to operate in the increasingly competitiveworld of financial markets.

This course provides you withsound academic and practicalknowledge of financial markets.You will gain an understanding of the application of different

tools used in investment analysis as well as developing strongmathematical, statistical andcomputing skills. Employers inthis sector demand graduateswho are capable of analysing and solving complex problems in banking and finance and who possess the ability to apply the principles of financialmanagement to the sector.

YEAR ONEIn year one core modules provideyou with a strong foundation offinancial markets, enabling you torelate your study to the financialsector from an early stage. You willdevelop an understanding of thetools used in applied investmentanalysis, including mathematical,statistical and computing skills.

Core modules:• Banking 1: commercial

and investment banking• Foundations of economics

for finance• Introduction to financial

and management accounting

• Money, finance and the world economy

• Quantitative methods.

YEAR TWOIn year two core modules developyour theoretical knowledge of banking and financialmanagement, finance andeconomics. You will also studyeconometrics, which forms thebasis of modelling and testing in banking and finance.

Core modules:• Banking 2: banking topics

and risk management• Economics of foreign

exchange markets• Financial econometrics• Financial markets• Monetary economics• Principles of finance.

YEAR ThREEIn the final year, core modulesenable you to develop yourknowledge of international finance and banking and financialmanagement to an advanced level.

ALUMNUS “Trading a complex and specialisedproduct like Structured Financerequires an in-depth understanding of risks. To avoid being burnt byunforeseen trend changes requiresbroad knowledge, market behaviourand practices – and I believe my Cass degree has allowed me to graspboth – the specific and the general.”

Alexei Garan, BSc Banking and International Finance

Bsc investment and financial risk Management

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You also select threeelectives which may either extend yourknowledge of finance and the applications of mathematical models or enhance yourunderstanding of the role of banks in financialmarkets. Alternatively,you may focus on areassuch as investment or accounting.

Core modules:• Advanced financial

markets• Banking 3:

international banking• Corporate finance• Final year project• International finance.

TEAchiNgYou will spend about 17 hours per week inlectures and seminarsand a significant amountof time in personal study.There are group projects

each year and anindividual dissertation in the final year. Groupwork and presentationsare particular features of the course and enable you to develop the communication and teamwork skills that are so sought after by employers.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based on examinations,coursework and a finalyear project. Your finaldegree classification is based on yourperformance throughoutthe course, with year onecontributing 10 per cent,year two, 30 per cent andyear three, 60 per cent.The emphasis is onexaminations, whichcontribute about 70 per cent to the degree classification.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: AAA

BTEC: DDD

IB: 35 points overall including 6 in all Higher Level subjectsand 5 in all Standard Levelsubjects. Consideration willbe given to 1 bonus point.

In addition: GCSE mathematics (grade A) and English language (grade C) or equivalent.





total, with no less than 23 in any sub test


pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSGraduates from this degree enjoyexemptions from Institute of FinancialServices (IFS) and Institute of CharteredAccountants in England and Wales(ICAEW). Employment prospects are excellent with the majority ofgraduates going into banking, finance, or accountancy. Recent employers include the Bank of America, Bank of England, Barclays Bank, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs,JPMorgan, KPMG, Morgan Stanley and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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SchOlARShipS Scholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit to students from theUK, EU and overseas. If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.


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This course covers the range of engineering applications that are relevant to the needs of the healthcare industry and draws on the University’s long-standing expertise in technology and healthcare.

Biomedical engineering applies the principles of science,engineering and medicinedirectly to the complex medicaltechnologies used in theprognosis, diagnosis, monitoringand treatment of the sick andinjured. The area is growingexponentially and the demand for biomedical engineers is increasing rapidly.

YEAR ONE AND YEAR TWOYou will study the fundamentalprinciples of engineering that underpin the design of medical equipment.

The core modules include:• Analogue and digital

electronics• Circuit theory• Computer technology

and programming• Engineering design• Engineering science• Mathematics• Signals and systems.

In addition you will also study specialist biomedicalengineering modules to help you gain sufficient familiarity with physiological concepts and the language of medicine.

Year one covers:• Anatomy and physiology• Introduction to biomedical

engineering.

Year two covers:• Biomedical instrumentation• Biomedical optics.

Biomedical engineers requiremanagerial skills, the ability tocommunicate effectively, a goodmeasure of human understandingand an awareness of the economic,environmental and socialimplications of their activity. Ourmodules are designed to provideexcellent training in all those areas.

YEAR ThREEYou have the opportunity to take an increasing number of specialistbiomedical engineering modulessuch as:• Digital image processing• Medical imaging• Medical ultrasound• Respiratory and cardiovascular

measurement• Sensors and sensing systems

in biomedical engineering.

During the final year you willundertake individual project work.Recent topics have included thedesign of infrared instrumentationfor the detection of blood gases;the analysis of physiologicalsignals from patients undergoingopen heart surgery; the effect oflasers in medical applications. The project gives you an excellentopportunity to participate andwork in a team environment. Youwill have the chance to interactwith members of the School’svarious research teams or clinicalteams, working alongsideexperienced researchers.

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plAcEmENT YEAR(OpTiONAl)You are stronglyencouraged to undertakea one year, industrialtraining placement prior to the final year of academic study. You will be paid a salarywhile on your placementand, as this forms anintegral part of thecourse, overseas students are eligible.

TEAchiNgThe course isinterdisciplinary and istaught by staff from theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences, the School ofHealth Sciences and theSchool of Informatics, as well as hospitalconsultants and expertsfrom the medicalindustry. Teaching

methods include lectures,seminars and tutorials,supplemented bylaboratory-based ortheoretical coursework.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based on marks obtainedthroughout each year forcoursework and for themid-year and end-of-yearexaminations. The finaldegree classification isbased on marks obtainedin the second and finalacademic years.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points, with two A-levels in science subjects; preferablymathematics or physics,plus GCSE mathematicsgrade B if not A-level inmathematics. Point scoresexclude general studies and key skills.

BTEC:DDD in a relevant subject, including D in L3 mathematics.

IB: 30, including 5 in High Level mathematics and one other science subject.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering at grade B/250; A-level mathematicsat grade B/100.



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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThe BEng Biomedical Engineering isaccredited by the major professionalengineering bodies – The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Measurement and Control(InstMC) and the Institute of Physics andEngineering in Medicine (IPEM) – withwhom we maintain close professional links.The biomedical engineering field is verywide and graduates can find employmentin areas such as the medical technologyindustry, pharmaceutical industry, Ministryof Health and other health relateddepartments and biomedical research.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizES There are a number of prizes and awardsfor students whoperform well inexaminations andproject work. Details of the prizes may be obtained from the ExaminationsSecretary. In addition,the committee may makerecommendations forUniversity awards.


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Businesses need computing professionals with both technical skills and business knowledge. A degree in Business Computing Systems from City University Londonwill help you enter a career as a computing professional for tomorrow’s business.

cOURSE OvERviEWWhile at City, you will gain:• Paid, professional

experience in the IT industry• The skills to design

computer systems that meet business needs

• The technical and managerialbackground to implementcomputer solutions to business challenges.

You will:• Develop commercially

valuable skills in ourlaboratories and work with colleagues on businessrelated software projects

• Learn to analyse organisationalproblems and designappropriate IT solutions

• Spend time in industry gainingexperience and get paid for it.

For your project, you can workwith an organisation to developreal-world, business solutions.

cOURSE DETAilSSpecialist modules covered include:• Electronic commerce in

all its various forms• Management of IT services• Systems theory and methods for

organisational problem solving.

This degree is suitable for you if you:• Have the breadth of mind to

tackle both computer andmanagement science

• Want to build the businesses of tomorrow with computer technology

• Want to enter the graduatemarketplace with professionalexperience under your belt.

You should note that this course is primarily technical in nature and may not be suitable for you ifyou are seeking a business major.

A common first year syllabusenables you to make your finalchoice of degree at the end of our first year.

ALUMNUS“When deciding which university tochoose I found the atmosphere at City to be very friendly compared with other universities that I visitedand I liked the flexibility of being able to choose the modules that were of particular interest to me.”

Kevin Lim, Business DevelopmentManager, Barclays Bank

BuSineSS coMputing SYSteMSBSc

TEAchiNgTeaching is a combinationof lectures, case studies,seminars and laboratorysessions. Project andgroup work aim todevelop creativity andproblem solving and playa major part in the course.Communication andprofessional developmentskills are covered in thefirst year. Teaching is also supported online by the e-learning system.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is byexamination andcoursework though some components, suchas the team project, areassessed by courseworkalone. A large individualproject is undertaken inthe final year. Your finaldegree classification iscalculated from yoursecond and final years,with the weighting of 40 per cent to 60 per cent respectively.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: 360 UCAS tariff points. Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills. A/AS-levels in a mothertongue other than Englishcount at half value.

BTEC: DDD

IB: 29

In addition: Science, technology andmathematics subjects arepreferred and at least onesuch subject should beoffered. Overseas, other UKqualifications and relevantwork experience will beconsidered on the basis of equivalence to our A-level intake.

14-19 Advanced Diploma:We accept the 14–19Advanced Diploma on thesame standing as A-levelsbased on the UCAS tariff.



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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis degree is recognised by the BritishComputer Society, exempting you fromtheir professional examinations andoffering a pathway to chartered status.Careers include designing businesscritical computer systems, providingconsultancy on computer development or managerial roles with responsibility foran organisation’s computing resources.

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plAcEmENTS ANDpROfESSiONAlpAThWAY We offer two routes bywhich you may gainpaid work experienceas part of your degree:a one-year placementor our innovativeProfessional Pathwayscheme, whichenables you tocombine placementemployment with yourstudies. Both optionsare available with all our computingdegree courses.

For more informationplease visitwww.soi.city.ac.uk/ugdetails/earn.

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Bsc ManagementOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Ranked 1st in London and 3rd in the UK* this highly flexibledegree equips you with the broad-based knowledge, skillsand training for a career in the global business world.

*The Guardian University Guide 2011

This course integrates academicrigour with a practical problemsolving approach and allows ahigh degree of specialisation in either finance or marketing.Many graduates progress torewarding careers in a wide range of companies in the City of London and further afield.

Please note that BSc BusinessStudies is currently under review.Presented below is the latestthinking about the structure of the programme for 2011-12.However, the final content may be subject to change.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will be introducedto some of the essential toolsneeded to function effectively inthe business world. These includeAccounting and QuantitativeMethods. You will also studymodules that give you awareness of the business world and its

environment such as Introductionto Business and Economics. Finallyyou will study modules that buildthe ‘softer’ skills that employersincreasingly value such as effective business communication, team-working and leadership.These skills are covered in Business Management Skills andIntroduction to Management.

YEAR TWOIn year two you continue todevelop your knowledge of theconcepts and analytical tools of business and management,gaining the skills necessary foreffective problem solving anddecision making. You will studyeight core modules and twoelectives. If you wish to follow the specialism in marketing, youwill choose your two electives from this field. Similarly if you wish to follow the specialism infinance, you will choose yourelectives from this discipline.

ALUMNUS “After graduating, I had no clear idea about how to exploit my newlyacquired business skills until I startedworking as a Development Managerfor Young Enterprise London. Havingtaught enterprise to over 5,000 young people I decided to found myown company – the Small BusinessCompany. Everyone I meet has heardof Cass – a reputation that will be the key to your success.”

Amar Lodia, BSc Business Studies Student

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YEAR ThREEIn the final year you willstudy two core modulesand seven electives,enabling you to tailor the course to yourambitions and talents.The core modules areBusiness Strategy and afinal year project, whichinvolves the analysis of a business situation or management problemof your choosing. If youare part of the marketingor finance stream, four of your electives will be from the respective area in which case youthen choose a furtherthree electives.

TEAchiNgLectures and seminars areoffered in each subject.Special emphasis isplaced on tutorial contact.Case studies are oftenused in the final year todraw together all theelements of the course.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based onexaminations, courseworkand a project. Your finaldegree classification is based on yourperformance throughoutthe course, with year onecontributing 10 per cent,year two, 30 per cent andyear three, 60 per cent.The emphasis is onexaminations, whichcontribute about 70 per cent to the degreeclassification.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: AAA

BTEC: DDD

IB: 35 points overall including 6 in all Higher Level subjectsand 5 in all Standard Levelsubjects. Consideration willbe given to 1 bonus point.


All applicants who receive an offer of a place on the course will be invited to visit Cass.

English languagerequirements:If your first language is notEnglish, we will requireevidence of Englishlanguage proficiency.





pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThe course gives exemption from some of the professional examinations of theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inEngland and Wales (ICAEW). Specificmarketing modules lead to direct entry to stage three of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Postgraduate Diploma inMarketing. Our graduates are employedacross a broad range of professionsincluding banking, sales, marketing,accountancy, start-up businesses andmanagement consultancy. Currentemployers include Deutsche Bank,Barclays Capital, Reuters and Accenture.

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 70408613/4158/3202

SchOlARShipS Scholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit to students from the UK, EU and overseas.If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.


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This BSc prepares you for a fulfilling and rewarding career in caring for children and young people as well as supportingfamilies through their child’s illness.

Child nursing is a fulfilling andchallenging profession, caring forchildren up to the age of 16. Youneed to be versatile and resilientas you will be caring for childrenwho have acute or long-termhealth problems, mental illhealth, special needs or who are terminally ill. It is essentialthat as a children’s nurse you canempower children of all ages andalso provide support to families.

You will undertake placements in a range of communities ofpractice in some of London’sleading hospitals and communitysettings. This gives you a uniqueopportunity to provide sensitivecare within diverse communities.

The course is taught by expertstaff who are leaders in the fieldof children’s nursing and whohave a passion for the practice,education and research needs of child and young people.

Our School previouslyincorporated the St BartholomewSchool of Nursing and Midwifery– this gives students a uniqueopportunity to benefit from over a 100 year teaching history.

YEAR ONENursing and midwifery studentshave some shared lectures but are also divided into branch-specific groups forseminars and group work.






ALUMNUS “Being part of a team that workstowards helping children and their families is such a refreshing and rewarding experience.”

BSc Child Nursing student

Bsc adult nursing Bsc Midwifery

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YEAR TWOYou will develop youridentity as a nurse andhealthcare practitioner.There is some sharedlearning between nursingand midwifery but moretime is dedicated tobranch-specific learning.


care in the widercontext

• Experience of health and illness

• Progressingprofessional nursingknowledge.

Specialist module: • Developing children’s

nursing practice,pathology and relatedpharmacology.

YEAR ThREEYou will develop andapply the knowledge and skills you need tobecome a nurse andhealthcare practitioner,and to developprofessional autonomy.

Core modules: • Consolidating

professional nursingknowledge

• Developingprofessional autonomyin practice

• Literature reviewproject – Honoursdegree students willundertake a literaturereview of 6,000 words

• Management, ethicsand law.

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Successful graduates will be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which provides a professionalqualification which isinternationally recognised.The BSc Child Nursing willaccelerate your career progressionand open up a variety offascinating career opportunities,including the chance to study anMSc after two years’ experience.

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BURSARiESYou may be entitled to a means-testedbursary from the NHS.

For more information, visitwww.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk.

Bsc Mental health nursing

Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS level:A/AS-levels in biologicalscience or social science.

A/AS would be desirable:280 tariff UCAS points, 120 of which must be full A-level plus 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.



Comparable overseasqualifications are acceptablesubject to verification. You will be required to haveoccupational health andenhanced Criminal RecordsBureau clearance. Academicand character references are also required.

English languagerequirements:One of the following:• IELTS: 7.0 overall; with



• GCSE: English languageand maths grade C.

Applicants invited to aselection day must be able to demonstrate maturity and excellent interpersonalskills, have the ability to be empathetic and to workin different settings withchildren who have varyingneeds. Previous experienceof working within a caringenvironment or situationwould be advantageous.

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During the practice-based modulestudents spend the final 12 weeksof the course on a practice area oftheir choice, subject to availability.

Specialist module: • Managing child healthcare

in acute situations.

plAcEmENTSYou will spend around 50 per cent of your time on clinicalplacements. This takes place in settings such as acute care, GP surgeries, nursing homes,private hospitals, patients’ homes and in the community.

Most placements are within our ‘community of practice’, a partnership of healthcareproviders within the North EastLondon area – allowing you tobecome familiar with the needs of the local community and itshealthcare providers. Placementblocks run from eight to 12 weeks.


Our Virtual Learning Environmentallows flexible and innovative e-learning and e-communicationopportunities. You will haveaccess to online course materials,resources, interactive activities,assessment and communicationtools within an online community.Our Clinical Skills Online (CSO)resource provides a step by step video demonstration onclinical skills.


ASSESSmENTAssessment includes multiple-choice and short-answer examinations, reflective essays, case-studies reports, laboratory reports, care studies, group presentations,drug-calculation tests and a seen-scenario examination.Practice is assessed by yourmentor, personal tutor and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a simulated environment.

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Beng Civil engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Civil engineers design, construct, manage and improve our environment. They interact with architects to producecreative and exciting solutions to infrastructure projects.

This course provides a strongtechnical background in the key subjects of structural,geotechnical and hydraulicengineering. Management studiesand design are also integral partsof the course from the first yearthrough to the final year. Thecourse allows students to focuson the creative aspects of civilengineering by studying design in an architectural context.

Specialist subjects such assurveying and buildingengineering are also studied.There are residential field trips for geology and surveying.The course is taught using a combination of lectures,coursework and projects.Architectural design modules are held at London MetropolitanUniversity and involve studiobased classes and critiquesessions. Project work in designand elsewhere is extensivelysupported by industry.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will studyfundamental engineering principlesin topics such as structuralmechanics, hydraulics, materialsand mathematics. You will also focus on geology and civilengineering practice and will be provided with basic skills insurveying and IT. You will developthe skills and techniques required toplan and present your own solutionto an architectural design brief.

YEAR TWOThe fundamental principles areapplied to the analysis and designof steel and concrete structures, the prediction of the mechanicalbehaviour of soil and the mechanicsof fluids. You will learn more about managing constructionprojects and surveying and develop an architectural designbrief for a significant project.

BEng students can opt to transferto the MEng course if their overallmark is 60 per cent or above at theend of year two.

fiNAl YEAR (BEng) OR YEAR ThREE (mEng)You will study the analysis anddesign of typical geotechnical and hydraulic structures,numerical analysis techniquesused in structural design andconstruction law, contracts andeconomics. You will undertake an individual project with anarchitectural design componentand provide architectural input to an intensive design project.BEng students take two specialistmodules. MEng students learnadvanced analytical methods andparticipate in an interdisciplinaryschool wide design project.

fiNAl YEAR (mEng)The main focus is an extensiveintegrated design project, whichrequires an individual architecturaldesign. You will also be providedwith greater theoretical knowledgeas described for the MEng CivilEngineering courses and you will take two specialist modules.

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plAcEmENT YEAR(OpTiONAl)You can opt to spend a year on an industryplacement at the end of your second year.

TEAchiNgYou will be taught by acombination of lectures,coursework and projectsmany of which featurecontributions frompractising engineers.There are also skillsbased modules designedto improve your oral and IT communicationskills and studio basedclasses and critiquesessions for architecturaldesign modules.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by meansof coursework, projectwork and examinationsheld at the end of eachyear. MEng and BEngdegree classifications arecalculated in the sameway as for the other civilengineering courses.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: MEng: At least 360 UCAStariff points. Point scoresexclude general studies and key skills. BEng: At least 340 UCAStariff points. Point scoresexclude general studies and key skills.

These must include A-level mathematics atgrade B. Evidence of abilityin a laboratory based subject is preferred.

BTEC: Typical offers are DDD (for both MEng and BEng)including D in a module ofadvanced mathematics.

IB: 32 (MEng) or 30 (BEng)including mathematics at Higher Level.

14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade A/300(MEng) and B/250 (BEng); A-level mathematics atgrade B/100.

Information on entryrequirements from specificEngineering Foundationcourses and access toEngineering courses isavailable on request.

Applicants need todemonstrate drawing skills.This may be achieved byparticipating in a sketchingsession organised for anOpen Day. Numbers arelimited to 20 MEng/BEngstudents per year.





pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSBEng degree courses are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers and theInstitution of Structural Engineers, as:

1. Fully satisfying the educational base for an incorporated Engineer (IEng)

2. Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.

MEng degree courses are accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 6050

SchOlARShipS All UK and EUundergraduatestudents starting aCivil Engineeringdegree course areeligible for merit-based scholarships of up to £1,000supported by theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences. Thescholarship may be renewed insubsequent yearsbased on academicperformance.Scholarshipssponsored byindustry and alumniare also available.

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Meng Civil engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Civil engineers design, construct, manage and improve our environment. They develop our infrastructure and have a profound effect on the way we live through consideration of function, aesthetics, economics and sustainability.

This course provides a strongtechnical background in the key subjects of structural,geotechnical and hydraulicengineering. Management studiesand design are also integral partsof the course from the first yearthrough to the final year. Designprojects develop your ability toapply technical knowledge in a creative way to open endedproblems. Specialist subjects such as surveying, transportation,environmental and buildingengineering are also studied.There are residential field trips for geology and surveying.

The course is taught using a combination of lectures,coursework and projects. Much of the coursework is related tolaboratory experiments. Projectwork is extensively supported by industry to provide insight into the demands of civilengineering practice.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will studyfundamental engineeringprinciples in topics such asstructural mechanics, hydraulics,materials and mathematics. You will also study geology anddevelop basic skills in surveying,IT, computing and graphics. Thecourse will introduce you to thecivil engineering design process and civil engineering in practice.

YEAR TWOThese fundamental principles will then be applied to the analysisand design of steel and concretestructures, the prediction of themechanical behaviour of soil andthe mechanics of fluids. You will learn more about managingconstruction projects andsurveying and undertake designprojects that include the outlinedesign of real life industry projects.

BEng students can opt to transferto the MEng course if their overallmark is 60 per cent or above at theend of year two.

YEAR ThREEThe course becomes more appliedwith the analysis and design oftypical geotechnical and hydraulicstructures, numerical analysistechniques used in structuraldesign and construction law,contracts and economics. You will undertake a challengingindividual project and work on anintensive design module featuringreal life projects. You will choosetwo out of four elective modules(students studying surveying have a more restricted choice).

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plAcEmENT YEAR(OpTiONAl)You can opt to spend a year on an industryplacement at the end ofyour second year. Theindustrial liaison tutor is in regular contact with companies and willassist you with finding asuitable work placement.You will be paid for yourplacement year and willbe visited by yourpersonal tutor whilst on the placement.

TEAchiNgYou will be taught by acombination of lectures,coursework and projects,many of which featurecontributions frompractising engineers.There are also skillsbased modules designedto improve yourgraphical, oral and ITcommunication skills.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by meansof coursework, projectwork and examinationsheld at the end of eachyear. Coursework andproject work accounts forroughly 30 per cent of themarks for each year. Allyears contribute to thefinal degree classificationwith increasing weightup to the final year.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: At least 340 UCAS tariffpoints, including A-levelmathematics at grade B.Evidence of ability in alaboratory based subject is preferred. Point scoresexclude general studies and key skills.

BTEC: Typically DDD including D in a module of advanced mathematics.

IB: 30, including mathematicsat Higher Level.

14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250; A-level mathematicsat grade B/100.

Information on entryrequirements from specificEngineering Foundationcourses and access toEngineering courses isavailable on request.

English languagerequirements:• IELTS: 6.0 with

a minimum of 6.0 in the writing sub-test



pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSAll degree courses are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers and theInstitution of Structural Engineers, as:1. Fully satisfying the educational base

for an incorporated Engineer (IEng)2. Partially satisfying the educational

base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learningwill be required to complete the educationalbase for CEng.

See www.jbm.org.uk for further informationand details of Further Learning Programmes for CEng.

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 6050

SchOlARShipS All UK and EUundergraduatestudents starting a Civil Engineeringdegree course areeligible for merit-based scholarships of up to £1,000supported by theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences. Thescholarship may be renewed insubsequent yearsbased on academicperformance.Scholarshipssponsored byindustry and alumniare also available.

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Beng Civil engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Civil engineers design, construct, manage and improve our environment. They develop our infrastructure and have a profound effect on the way we live through consideration of function, aesthetics, economics and sustainability.

This course provides advancedtheoretical knowledge in the keysubjects of analytical methods,structural, geotechnical andhydraulic engineering.Management studies and design are also integral parts of the course from the first yearthrough to the final year. Themain focus of the final year is an extensive integrated designproject in association withleading engineers from industry,to research and develop a design solution for a real and current project.

The course is taught using a combination of lectures,coursework and projects. Much of the coursework is related to laboratory experiments. Project work is extensivelysupported by industry to provideinsight into the demands of civil engineering practice.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will studyfundamental engineeringprinciples in topics such as;structural mechanics, hydraulics,materials and mathematics. You will also study geology anddevelop basic skills in surveying, IT and graphics. The course will introduce you to the civilengineering design process andcivil engineering in practice.

YEAR TWOThese fundamental principles will then be applied to the analysisand design of steel and concretestructures, the prediction of themechanical behaviour of soil and the mechanics of fluids. You will learn more aboutmanaging construction projectsand surveying and undertakedesign projects that include the outline design for real life industry schemes.

YEAR ThREEYou will study the analysis anddesign of typical geotechnical andhydraulic structures, numericalanalysis techniques used instructural design and constructionlaw, contracts and economics. Asan MEng student, you will learnadvanced analytical methods and undertake an individualinvestigative project which isresearch-orientated. You willparticipate in the intensive design module and an interdisciplinaryschool wide design project.

fiNAl YEARThe main focus is an extensiveintegrated design project. You will also be provided with greater theoretical knowledge ingeotechnical analysis, structuralsystems and computationalhydraulics and you will undertakeextended professional, industrialand business studies. There are four elective modules fromwhich you choose two (studentsstudying surveying have a more restricted choice).

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plAcEmENT YEAR(OpTiONAl)You can opt to spend a year on an industryplacement at the end of your second year. Theindustrial liaison tutor is in regular contact with companies and will assist you with finding asuitable work placement.You will be paid for yourplacement year and will be visited by yourpersonal tutor whilst on the placement.

TEAchiNgYou will be taught by acombination of lectures,coursework and projects,many of which featurecontributions frompractising engineers.There are also skillsbased modules designedto improve yourgraphical, oral and ITcommunication skills.There are two residentialfield courses in geologyand surveying.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by meansof coursework, projectwork and examinationsheld at the end of eachyear. Years two, three andfour contribute to thefinal degree classification.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: At least 360 UCAS tariffpoints, including A-levelmathematics at grade B.Evidence of ability in alaboratory based subject is preferred. Point scoresexclude general studies and key skills.

BTEC: Typically DDD including D in a module of advanced mathematics.

IB: 32, including mathematics at Higher Level.

14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade A/300; A-level mathematicsat grade B/100.

Information on entryrequirements from specific EngineeringFoundation courses isavailable on request.





pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSAll degree courses are accredited by theJoint Board of Moderators, which includesthe Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers, as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

See www.jbm.org.uk for furtherinformation.

Our close links with industry ensurecourses are relevant and producegraduates required by the profession.

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UcAS cODECivil Engineering: H204MEng, H205 MEng withprofessional placement.Civil Engineering withSurveying: H208 MEng,H209 MEng withprofessional placement.


Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 6050

SchOlARShipS All UK and EUundergraduatestudents starting aCivil Engineeringdegree course areeligible for merit-based scholarships of up to £1,000supported by theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences. Thescholarship may be renewed insubsequent yearsbased on academicperformance.Scholarshipssponsored byindustry and alumniare also available.

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Bsc software engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


A degree in Computer Science from City University Londonwill provide you with a strong, broad-based education incomputing as a scientific and technological discipline.

Computer science focuses oninvestigating how computersoftware works and how it can be used to solve real-world problems.

While at City, you will gain: • An appreciation of the

foundations of computation• An understanding of the

structure of programminglanguages

• The skills to put these conceptsand technologies into practice.

You will also:• Acquire an in-depth

understanding of the principles and theories that underpin technologies

• Acquire expertise in a widevariety of technologies

• Learn commercially valuable skills

• Work with our internationallyrenowned research groups, learning the latest developments in computer science.

cOURSE DETAilSSpecialist topics covered include:• Compilers• Functional programming• The Haskell programming

language• Theory of computation.

This degree is suitable for you if:• You are looking for a career

in which a comprehensivegrounding in computing will give you an advantage

• You have a strong interest in software technologies and you want to know how they work, how to build them and how to use them

• You want the fundamentalknowledge and skills to keep up-to-date in a field in whichrapid and accelerating change is the rule rather than the exception.

A common first year syllabusenables you to make your finalchoice of degree at the end of your first year.

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TEAchiNgTeaching is a combinationof lectures, case studies,seminars and laboratorysessions. Project andgroup work aim todevelop creativity andproblem solving and playa major part in the course.Communication andprofessional developmentskills are covered in thefirst year. Teaching is alsosupported online by the e-learning system.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is byexamination andcoursework though some components, such as the team project, are assessed by coursework alone.Your final degreeclassification iscalculated from your second and finalyears, with the weightingof 40 per cent to 60 per cent respectively.

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IB: 29

Science, technology and mathematics subjectsare preferred and at least one such subject should be offered.

Overseas, other UKqualifications and relevant work experiencewill be considered on the basis of equivalence to our A-level intake.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:We accept the 14–19Advanced Diploma on thesame standing as A-levelsbased on the UCAS tariff.



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This course is recognised by the British Computer Society, exempting you from their professional examinationsand offering a pathway tochartered status. Careers include programming andsoftware development, as well as research-based careers in the IT industry and higherdegrees, such as a PhD.

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0) 20 7040 8406

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plAcEmENTS ANDpROfESSiONAlpAThWAY We offer two routes bywhich you may gainpaid work experienceas part of your degree:a one-year placementor our innovativeProfessional Pathwayscheme, whichenables you tocombine placementemployment with your studies. Bothoptions are availablewith all our computingdegree courses.


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A course in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence combines an education in computing with a focus on the principles, design and development of intelligentcomputer systems.

The next generation of industrial-strength, software applicationswill need the ability to makeeffective, intelligent decisions.

You will gain:• An excellent education in

computing and ArtificialIntelligence (AI)

• Knowledge of practical AItechnologies such as expertsystems and software agents

• The ability to apply theseconcepts and technologies to real-world problems.

While at City, you will:• Become knowledgeable

in a variety of computing and AI technologies

• Develop the ability to apply this knowledge in an industrial context

• Develop software in teams and work with our successful AI research teams

• Learn commercially valuable, technical and transferable skills.

cOURSE DETAilSSpecialist modules covered include:• Knowledge-based systems and

natural language processing• Neural networks and

genetic algorithms• Software agents• The AI programming

language Prolog.

This degree is suitable for you if:• You have an interest in AI

technologies and you want toknow how they work, how tobuild them and how to use them

• You want to be active in thedevelopment of a new generationof computer systems which use intelligent behaviours to solve complex problems

• You want to be taught bymembers of a dynamic AI research group.


lEADiNg lighT “There is an increasing demand formachines to anticipate human needs,solve complex problems and actautonomously. While at City you will learn techniques to allow you to create cutting-edge artificialintelligence software solutions andparticipate in advances in the area.”

Dr Jacob Howe, Lecturer onprogramming and specialist intechniques for the understanding of declarative programming.

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TEAchiNgTeaching is a combinationof lectures, case studies,seminars and laboratorysessions. Project andgroup work aim todevelop creativity andproblem solving and playa major part in the course.Communication andprofessional developmentskills are covered in thefirst year. Teaching is also supported online bythe e-learning system.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is byexamination andcoursework though some components, such as the team project, are assessed by coursework alone.Your final degreeclassification iscalculated from yoursecond and final years,with the weighting of 40 per cent to 60 per cent respectively.

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BTEC: DDD

IB: 29

Science, technology and mathematics subjectsare preferred and at leastone such subject should beoffered. Overseas, other UKqualifications and relevantwork experience will beconsidered on the basis of equivalence to our A-level intake.




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This degree is recognised by the British Computer Society,exempting you from theirprofessional examinations andoffering a pathway to charteredstatus. Careers include working as a technical specialist in either business or industrialresearch laboratories or forresearch degrees, such as a PhD.

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The computer games industry needs graduates with strongtechnical skills and a flair for creative design. This courseprovides technical, gamesbuilding skills, as well as a moregeneral computer science education.

A course in Computer Sciencewith Games Technology will helpyou develop your career in anexciting and dynamic industry.

You will gain:• Advanced knowledge

of games theory, graphics and games design

• Leading-edge, computerprogramming expertise

• Specialist skills for buildingcomputer games software.

While at City, you will:• Become proficient in

a broad range of programming languages

• Become proficient in software design techniques

• Develop commercially, valuable skills in our computinglaboratories and work with our research groups

• Develop expertise in computer games programming,software and technologies.

cOURSE DETAilSSpecialist topics covered include:• 2D and 3D graphics• Game engine architectures• Game physics and sound• NPCs and game AI• Programming in C++• Scripting• The games development process.

This degree is suitable for you if:• You can apply your imagination

to complex problems• You like computer

programming and gaming• You want to work in a

dynamic and successful part of British industry.

A common first year syllabusenables you to make your final choice of degree at the end of your first year.

lEADiNg lighT“Games technology students areamong the most employable in the country, having developed cutting edge programming skills in the toughest industry there is.”

Chris Child, Lecturer and Computer Game Company Director, Childish Things Ltd.

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Bsc Computer science with artificial intelligence

TEAchiNgTeaching is a combinationof lectures, case studies,seminars and laboratorysessions. Project andgroup work aim todevelop creativity andproblem solving and playa major part in the course.Communication andprofessional developmentskills are covered in thefirst year. Teaching is alsosupported online by the e-learning system.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is byexamination andcoursework though some components, such as the team project, are assessed by coursework alone.Your final degreeclassification iscalculated from yoursecond and final years,with the weighting of 40 per cent to 60 per cent respectively.

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IB: 29

Science, technology andmathematics subjects arepreferred, and at least onesuch subject should beoffered. Overseas, other UKqualifications and relevantwork experience will beconsidered on the basis of equivalence to our A-level intake.




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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis course is recognised by the British Computer Society, exempting you from their professional examinationsand offering a pathway to charteredstatus. Careers include working as a key technical specialist in the computergames industry and your broadknowledge of computer science andsophisticated programming skills will make you attractive to employers in other industries too.

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53Bsc software engineering





This course meets the increasing need for engineers who can contribute to both the hardware and software design of computer systems.

The first two years of this courseare joined with BEng in Electricaland Electronic Engineering andBEng in Telecommunications.They cover aspects of electronics,computer systems, engineeringmathematics and softwareengineering, including:• Circuit theory• Communications systems• Computer programming

(C/C++/Java)• Dynamics and control• Electronics• Engineering design• Engineering mathematics• Signals and systems.

In addition, engineers requiremanagerial skills, the ability to communicate effectively, a good measure of humanunderstanding and an awarenessof the economic, environmentaland social implications of theiractivity. Our courses are designedto provide excellent training in all these areas.

YEAR ThREEYou will have an opportunity to take modules covering advanced issues in moderncomputer systems including:• Digital broadcasting technology• Embedded and real time systems• Optical and wireless

communications• Software engineering• Web server technology.

A popular feature of this course is the individual project, whichruns throughout the final year.

This may be a detailed designstudy, an experimental and/ortheoretical investigation or a critical review of a topic incomputer systems engineering. You will have the opportunity to interact with members of theSchool’s various research teams,working alongside experiencedresearchers on highly relevant and exciting projects.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You are strongly encouraged toseek placements after your secondyear. The placement will give youthe opportunity to learn moreabout industry, take on graduate-level responsibilities and, in some cases, work as part of amultinational work force. As this forms an integral part of thecourse, overseas students areeligible for placements. You willreceive a salary and may go on tobe employed by the placementcompany after graduation.

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TEAchiNgYou will be taught by staff from the School, withlectures from externalexperts who explain howtechnologies are currentlybeing used in practice.The modular structurecovers the design ofmodern electronicequipment andappropriate computersystems. There is a strongemphasis on computerprogramming andcomputer networking.Teaching methods includelectures, seminars andtutorials, supplementedby an engineeringapplications course,involving laboratory and group projects.

ASSESSmENTThe final degreeclassification is based on marks obtained in the second and finalacademic years. The final academic yearcontributes twice asmuch as the second yearto the total. Courseworkand engineeringapplications account for approximately 30 per cent of the total.

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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis course is accredited by the majorprofessional engineering bodies, theInstitution of Engineering and Technology(IET) and the Institute of Measurementand Control (InstMC) with whom wemaintain close professional links. Thedegree will enable graduates to pursue a diverse range of careers in electronicengineering, computer science andmultimedia communications.

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SchOlARShipS AND pRizESThere are a number of prizes and awardsfor students whoperform well inexaminations and project work.Details of the prizesmay be obtained fromthe ExaminationsSecretary. In addition,the committeemay make

recommendations forUniversity awards.

Details can be found atwww.city.ac.uk/sems.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points, A-level mathematics andphysics required with aminimum of grade B in A-level mathematics. Pointscores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

BTEC: DDD in a relevant subject, including D in L3 mathematics.

IB: 30, including 5 in High Level mathematics and oneother science subject.

14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250;A-level mathematics atgrade B/100.



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Bsc sociologyOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:

sChool of soCial sCienCes

Criminology at City is a stimulating, vibrantand flexible course that situates key issuesof crime, criminal justice and social order in a context of contemporary global change.

This popular, innovative andprofessionally-oriented course is designed and delivered by staff who are internationallyacknowledged as leadingresearchers in their field. Keyareas of criminological interestinclude: media, crime andpopular culture; policing,terrorism and security; criminaljustice and criminal law; youthcultures and youth justice;victimology; and gender andcrime control. The course stressesthe importance of interpretingand using applied evidence aswell as active engagement withcrucial criminal justice policyissues and global trends.

A particular strength ofcriminology at City is itsflexibility. You will develop your‘criminological imagination’ bycombining your studies with arange of sociology options. Ourcentral London location andproximity to key criminal justiceagencies facilitates our distinctivecriminology study programme.High-quality teaching in seminarsand policy workshops ensure that you graduate with the key skills necessary to gainemployment in many differentcareers in governmentdepartments and the coreprofessions allied to the criminaljustice system and related fieldsor for postgraduate studies.

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cOURSE DETAilSIn the first year of studyyou will be provided with a strong groundingin the contemporaryperspectives used tounderstand the causes of crime and the societalreaction to it.

In the second yearknowledge is developedas you engage with thekey 21st century issuesand developments that are re-definingcriminology. At thecutting edge of publicdebate, these issueschange from year to yearbut might include forexample homicide,terrorism, drugs or anti-social behaviour.

In the final year you willhave the opportunity toapply your knowledgeand skills and pursue

your own specialistinterests by completing a criminology basedresearch project.

YEAR ONECore modules:• Introduction

to criminology• Introduction

to sociology• Understanding

the modern world.

Elective modules:• Actors in global politics• Contemporary issues

in global politics• Contemporary issues

in media studies• History and theory

of psychology• Lifespan psychology• Media, history

and politics• Theories of global

politics• A language option.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: 340 UCAS tariff points, A-level grades AAB.

IB: 32

GCSE:Grade C or equivalent inEnglish language andmathematics or statistics.

English languagerequirements:• Grade C in GCSE (or

International GCSE)• Cambridge ESOL CPE

grade C or above• IELTS: 6.5• TOEFL (internet based):

100 – 105• TOEFL (computer based):

250• TOEFL (paper based):

600.

cAREER OpTiONSThis degree course is an excellent basisfor graduate-level careers in the civilservice, the criminal justice system,policing, the protective agencies, youth justice system, social services,community safety, crime prevention,think tanks and civil liberties pressuregroups. It also prepares you for furtherpostgraduate study and research incriminology, criminal law, criminal justice studies and related fields.

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57Bsc sociology with Psychology

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Key issues in criminology• Sociological research methods.

Elective modules:• Circuit of culture• Identities and personal

relationships• Media, crime and

criminal justice• New media challenges• New media: pleasures,

promises and anxieties• Political sociology• Race and ethnicity in Britain• Representing reality

in documentary• Representing reality in news• Sociological theory

and analysis.

YEAR ThREECore module:• Research project.

Elective modules:• Approaches to film• Criminal behaviour• Film, ideology and identity• Forced migration• Gender, crime and justice• Gender and intimate

relationships• Gender and globalisation• Gender and society• Globalisation and human rights• Global migration processes• Homicide• International politics

of the Middle East• Media, cities and culture• Media and politics:

strategies, scandal and spin• Media, war and terrorism• Migration politics in Europe

• Policing and crime control• Public interest policies

and new media technologies• Race and ethnicity in Britain• Social movements and

political action• Sociology of human rights• Sociology of the margins• Sociology of race and racism• Statistical analysis of

social research data• Television and sport• The information society• The global media system• The global politics of

development• The politics of forced

displacement• Transnational

communication in Europe• United States foreign policy• Victimology• Welfare and society• Youth, crime and society.

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Bsc economics and accountancyOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course provides the greatest flexibility in terms of careerchoices and further study. You will develop a range of skillsand knowledge and be taught by leading experts in the field.

Economics is an extremelypopular field of study and coversthe broad areas of production,distribution and the consumptionof goods and services. In ourcourse, the subject is furtherbroken down into specificeconomic concepts and theoriesand provides you with anopportunity to study morespecialised subject areas as youadvance into your final year.

From our suite of economicscourses, the BSc Economicsprovides the greatest flexibility interms of future choices regardingcareers and postgraduate study.Its structure and content have been designed and updated tostrengthen your understanding of key concepts and tools and to highlight the practical linkbetween theory and real-worldapplications. In addition, itprovides you with opportunitiesto broaden your horizons bytaking advantage of our Europeanexchange and placement yearschemes and through the

activities of our student-ledEconomic Society.

cOURSE DETAilSIn the first year you will lay the analytical and conceptualfoundations of economics by taking core modules inintroductory microeconomics,macroeconomics, data analysisand an appropriate choice ofmathematics. You will also takemodules which cover numerousexamples of real-worldapplications of economics toimportant practical problems. The basis of the first year is to provide you with a broadunderstanding of the subject area which will be furtherdeveloped in your second year.

During the second year you willbuild on these foundations bytaking intermediate level corecourses in microeconomics andeconometrics. You will also have the chance to see how economics is applied to areas of your owninterest by choosing from a list

fAST fAcTREcENT ciTY BScEcONOmicS gRADUATEfEATURED iN ThE“BRiTiSh gRADUATE 100 AWARDS” OUT Of13,000 NOmiNEES.

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of elective modules that cover topics inmicroeconomics,macroeconomics,financial economics,economic methodologyand quantitativemethods. These modulesprovide you with aninsight into more specificsubject areas in whichyou can further specialisein your final year.

In the final year you willbe given the opportunityto directly apply yourknowledge of core toolsto a specialised researchproject that can bechosen from a list of approved topics. You will also be able to choose subjects froman extensive list ofmodules that combine

the curricular needs of the course with the research interests and expertise of staff members.

YEAR ONEAll core or alternate-core modules:• Data analysis 1 and 2• Introduction to

microeconomics• Introduction to

macroeconomics• Mathematics 1 and 2• Topics in applied

microeconomics• Topics in applied

macroeconomics.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:360 UCAS tariff points, A-level grades AAA.

IB: 35

GCSE: Grade B or equivalent in English language andmathematics or statistics.

English languagerequirements:• Grade B in GCSE

(or International GCSE)• Cambridge ESOL

CPE grade C or above• IELTS: 6.5• TOEFL (internet based):



600.

cAREER OpTiONS

Economics graduates are in great demand in professions such as banking, insurance,accountancy, fund management,management consultancy,development consultancy, thecivil service, teaching, centralbanks such as the Bank ofEngland and international bodies like the United Nations, the World Bank and theInternational Monetary Fund.

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YEAR TWOCore modules:• Intermediate

microeconomics 1 and 2• Intermediate

macroeconomics 1 and 2• Introductory to econometrics.

Elective modules:• Global financial markets• Health economics• Intermediate

mathematical methods• International trade• Money and banking• Public economics.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Applied econometrics• Research project

(counts as two modules).

Elective modules:• Company law• Corporate finance• Development economics• The economics of addiction• Economics of

European integration• Financial economics• History of economic thought• Industrial organisation• International finance• Introduction to

financial derivatives• Labour economics• Monetary economics• Regulation and competition.

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Bsc accounting and financeOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course covers areas in financial accounting, financialmanagement and management accounting, producinggraduates that are highly sought after in the accountancy and banking industries.

This very popular course allowsyou to prepare for careers in the field of accountancy whileproviding you with strongmethodological and conceptualfoundations through extensivestudy of economics. Modules inaccountancy are taught by stafffrom Cass Business School and theeconomics modules are covered by staff within our Department of Economics. Holders of thisdegree are entitled to a number of exemptions on professionallicensing exams by severalprestigious accountancy bodies.

Like our other economics degrees,this course provides you withopportunities to broaden yourhorizons by taking advantage of European exchange andplacement year schemes and through participation in the activities of the student-led Economics Society.

Not only does this course provideyou with the strong knowledgeand skills required for a career in economics or accountancy, italso provides you with a numberof transferable skills which will be invaluable to you when seeking employment.

cOURSE DETAilSIn your first year you will beintroduced to both economics and accountancy. This is designedto provide you with a broadunderstanding. You will lay thefoundations of both parts of yourdegree by taking core modules in introductory microeconomics,macroeconomics, data analysis,law and financial and managerial accounting.

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In the second year youwill build on thesefoundations by takingintermediate level core modules inmicroeconomics,macroeconomics,econometrics, financialaccounting and financialanalysis. You will alsohave the choice of anextra elective module.The development of yourknowledge in these areaswill set you up for thefinal year in which youcan further specialise in subjects that are ofdirect interest to you.

The final year is intendedto refine the knowledgeand skills developed in

the introductory andintermediate subjectareas. You will strengthenyour accountancybackground by takingcore modules whichcover topics related to accountancy andfinancial managementincluding a module incompany law. During the final year you willalso have the opportunityto take a small number of elective economicsmodules, allowing you to pursue your own academic interestsor to further yourpreparation for a specificcareer or course ofpostgraduate study.

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GCSE: Grade B or equivalent inEnglish language andmathematics or statistics.

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600.

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Apart from career prospects in accountancy, graduates inEconomics and Accountancy are demanded in a large number of professions andindustries including banking,telecommunications, fundmanagement, managementconsultancy, insurance,development consultancy, the civil service and teaching.

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YEAR ONECore modules:• Data analysis 1 and 2• Introduction to microeconomics• Introduction to macroeconomics• Introduction to law• Introduction to financial and

management accounting• Mathematics 1 and 2.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Financial accounting• Financial analysis• Intermediate


macroeconomics 1 and 2• Introductory econometrics.

Elective modules:• Global financial markets• Health economics• Intermediate

mathematical methods• International trade• Money and banking• Public economics.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Advanced financial accounting• Applied econometrics• Company law• Corporate finance• Financial management • Financial accounting theory• Management accounting.

Elective modules:• Development economics• The economics of addiction• Economics of European

integration• Financial economics• History of economic thought• Industrial organisation• Introduction to

financial derivatives• International finance• Labour economics• Monetary economics• Regulation and competition.

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Electrical and electronic engineering at City University London has a long-standing tradition of excellence.

The course provides a soundfoundation for people wishing to pursue a career in electricalengineering, communications,control systems, robotics orsensor systems, through a diverserange of theoretical skills andpractical experience, presented in the context of real applicationsand design experience.

YEARS ONE AND TWOThe first two years of this courseare joined with BEng in ComputerSystems Engineering and BEng inTelecommunications. The focus is on fundamental principles ofengineering and applied physicsand modules provide an essentialinsight into electronics, design and computing:• Circuit theory• Communications systems• Computer programming

(C/C++/Java)

• Dynamics and control• Electronics• Engineering design• Engineering mathematics• Signals and systems.

In addition, engineers requiremanagerial skills, the ability to communicate effectively and an awareness of the economic,environmental and socialimplications of their activity. Our modules are designed toprovide excellent training in all these areas.

YEAR ThREEOffered modules are:• Electrical and electronic

power systems• Electromagnetic fields• Embedded real time systems• Engineering systems• Signal processing.

All students are required toundertake a project. This is often associated with the design,construction and costing of an

electrical device to satisfy a givenspecification, or it may be a more fundamental investigationconnected with one of our researchgroups’ interests. Project worknormally requires the equivalent ofmore than one day per week spentin the laboratory. Recent studentprojects include the design ofcontrol systems, image based lanefollowing in autonomous vehiclenavigation, neural networks forfinancial forecasting and opticalfibres instrumentation.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You are strongly encouraged toseek a placement after your secondyear. Another option is to spend a year studying in North America or in Europe. The placement will give you the opportunity to learnmore about industry, take ongraduate level responsibilities and, in some cases, work as part of amultinational workforce. You willreceive a salary and may go on tobe employed by the placementcompany after graduation.

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TEAchiNgThe course is mainlytaught by staff from theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences. The course also includes lectures by experts from theindustrial sector whoexplain how technologiesare currently being usedin industry to solve realworld problems. Thecourse is taught in formallectures, seminars andtutorials, supplementedby an engineeringapplications course,involving laboratory and group projects.

ASSESSmENTThe course is assessedthrough examinations,coursework andlaboratory reports. The final degreeclassification is based on marks obtained in the second and finalacademic years. The final academic yearcontributes twice asmuch as the second year to the total.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points, A-level mathematics andphysics required with aminimum of grade B in A-level mathematics. Pointscores exclude generalstudies and key skills.


IB:30, including 5 in High Levelmathematics and physics.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering at grade B/250; A-level mathematicsat grade B/100.



language grade C.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis course is accredited by the majorprofessional engineering bodies – theInstitution of Engineering and Technology(IET) and the Institute of Measurementand Control (InstMC) with whom wemaintain close professional links. Theelectrical and electronic engineering fieldoffers exciting employment opportunitiesin areas such as research anddevelopment, consultancy, softwareengineering, design, electronics, powersystems and instrumentation and control.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizESThere are a number of prizes and awardsfor students whoperform well inexaminations andproject work. Detailsof the prizes can beobtained from theAssociate Dean forthe relevant subjectarea. In addition, thecommittee may makerecommendations forUniversity awards.


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Meng, Beng Mechanical engineering OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course is designed for students who have an interest in energy and power production and management.

Energy Engineering at CityUniversity London prepares you for exciting and rewardingcareers requiring technicalexpertise, initiative andmanagement skills.





and computing• Mechanical design, culminating

in a team-based mechanicaldesign and build competition


YEAR ThREEThe course becomes morespecialised in year three, withdetailed focus upon energydisciplines. As well as group designprojects, the individual projectallows you to investigate a subjectof particular interest. As part of theFormula Student competition, youwill have the opportunity to jointhe City Racing Team in designing,building, marketing and racing a single-seater racing car atSilverstone. BEng students with good grades at the end of the third year may transfer to the MEng programme.

Core modules:• Energy management• Renewable energy• System reliability• Turbomachinery

and heat transfer.

YEAR fOURYear four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view ofengineering design and creativityand innovation in problem solving. You also have theopportunity to select a greaternumber of specialised subjects at Masters level as well as a foreign language module.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You may choose to complete anindustrial placement year after the second or third academic year. Placement students gain a greater understanding of theenergy engineering profession and this may also count towardsthe experience requirement for a

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professional engineeringqualification. Recentsuccessful placementshave included TOTAL Oil, Jaguar Cars and Tube Lines.

TEAchiNgMethods include lectures,tutorials, group design,practical sessions andfield trips. The idea is to combine analytical,experimental, groupinteractive teaching andlearning techniques toencourage independentstudy, teamwork,communication,creativity and criticalthinking. Courses arereviewed regularly torespond to the priorityneeds of the engineeringmarket place, meetingthe requirements of the

Engineering Council. The courses are taught by staff from the Energyand Transport ResearchCentre, supported byrelevant specialists aswell as visiting staff from industry.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by means of coursework and examinations. Grouplearning, teamwork andcommunication skills areassessed through designgroup studies, reports as well as presentations.Practical and technicalcommunication skills are assessed throughlaboratory work and data analysis togetherwith project reports.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:MEng:A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.



BEng:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.







pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThe course is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers andprovides the path for graduates to gaincharter status. Energy engineeringgraduates work in many industries, most obviously transport, power and fuel. They are involved in research, energymanagement, auditing, power plantdesign, maintenance, decommissioning,sustainability assessment, process design and management.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizESA number ofscholarships areawarded every year to students whoachieve good entryqualifications. Prizesawarded by thevarious professionalengineering bodiesand the University are also available tostudents who continueto demonstrate goodacademic performancethroughout theirstudies.


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Beng electrical and electronic engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This is a unique multi-disciplinary course which brings different engineering disciplines together to educate engineering graduates with management and entrepreneurial skills.

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The business model of theengineering industry is changing.This course provides theopportunity to study modules set within a multi-disciplinaryenvironment. It offers a mix of engineering, business and management topics and a solid grasp of mathematicalprinciples. A central themerunning through the course is thatof understanding entrepreneurialbehaviour and how this interactswith innovation, technology, the economic environment and opportunity recognition.

The principal aims of the course are firstly, to developfuture engineering managers, by equipping you with specialist technical knowledge of engineering principles,mathematical concepts and a sound understanding of effective management techniques.Secondly, to promote opportunitiesfor team-based learning andproblem-solving, using real-lifeindustrial scenarios and thirdly,

to develop business-thinking,creativity and innovation.

YEARS ONE AND TWOIn years one and two fundamental principles ofengineering, mathematics andbusiness are studied, providing a strong background and tools for more advanced specialisationsin the final year.

Modules offered include:• Accounting and finance• Dynamics and control• Electronic circuit design • Engineering management • Engineering mathematics

and computation• Engineering practice • Introduction to microeconomics• Management and

entrepreneurship• Systems, modelling and control.

These modules will help you apply knowledge of engineeringprinciples and mathematicalconcepts to identify and solveproblems using engineering and

project management tools. You will also gain insight into the main challenges engineeringmanagers and entrepreneurs face in building teams, raising finance,influencing, negotiations andmanaging conflict effectively.

YEAR ThREEIn year three you will gain in-depthadvanced knowledge andunderstanding of engineeringsystems principles together withmanagement, sustainability andcorporate responsibility issues andthe technological entrepreneurshipskills required for a successfulcareer in business. The majorindividual project undertaken will enable you to analyse andunderstand a full engineering lifecycle from requirements elicitation,design and product development to bringing the product to market.

Modules offered include:• Electrical and electronic

power systems• Engineering

management• Engineering systems• Major individual project• Renewable energy.

Elective modules:• Corporate responsibility• Digital communications• Energy utilisation and

management• Optical and wireless

communications• Systems reliability,

safety andsustainability

• Technologyentrepreneurship.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You are stronglyencouraged to seek aplacement after yoursecond year through the industrial placement officer.

TEAchiNg A range of methods will be used, includingformal lectures, tutorials,laboratories, seminars,case studies, problem-based learning,presentations and groupwork. Additional lectureswill be delivered byengineering leaders fromindustry all of whom haveextensive engineering andmanagement expertise.

ASSESSmENT The course is assessedthrough writtenexamination, coursework,presentations, laboratorywork, group work and anindividual project. Thefinal degree classificationis based on marksobtained in the secondand final academic years.The final academic yearcontributes twice as much as the second year to the total.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: 340 UCAS tariff points, A-level mathematicsrequired with a minimum of grade B. Point scoresexclude general studies and key skills.


IB:30, including 5 in High Levelmathematics.

14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade B/250;A-level mathematics atgrade B/100.

Direct entry into Part 2 is possible followingsuccessful completion ofPart 1 of a comparable BEng or BSc course. SuitableHND and HND equivalents(e.g., equivalent overseasqualifications) are alsoconsidered. However, in all cases the final decision is subject to the satisfactoryevaluation of priorqualifications by theAdmissions Tutor.



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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis is a new course which will be seekingaccreditation by the Institute of ElectricalTechnology with whom we maintain close professional links. After graduation,students will have varied and excitingcareer and employment opportunitiesavailable as:

• Engineering managers• Financial and business analysts• Design engineers• System engineers• Energy engineers.

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SchOlARShipS A number of prizesand awards areavailable in theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences for studentswho perform well inexaminations andproject work. Detailsof the prizes can beobtained from theAssociate Dean forthe relevant subjectarea. In addition, thecommittee may makerecommendations for University awards. A range of undergraduatescholarships are alsoavailable to all UK/EUengineering students.


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Bsc Banking and international financeOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course has been developed to meet a need in the market for highly-skilled professionals who combine the specific knowledge of financial products and markets with the analytical abilities of a trained economist.

FinAnciAl econoMicSBSc

cOURSE DETAilSIn the first year you will lay the analytical and conceptualfoundations of economics by takingcore modules in introductorymicroeconomics, macroeconomics,data analysis and post A-levelmathematics. You will also takemodules which cover numerousexamples of real world applicationsof economics to important practical problems.

The first year will provide a basis of knowledge to take through to the second year where you will pick up financial aspects of the course.

In the second year your core skills are developed further by taking intermediate level courses in microeconomics,macroeconomics, econometrics

and intermediate mathematicalmethods. The second year also allows you to start yourspecialisation on financial topics by taking core modules in financialmarkets and the banking system.

In the third year you will be giventhe opportunity to directly applyyour knowledge of core tools to asupervised research project that canbe chosen from a list of approvedtopics. The final year core modulescover the financial aspect of thiscourse while the electives allow you to specialise further.

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YEAR ONECore modules:• Data analysis 1 and 2• Introduction to

microeconomics• Introduction to

macroeconomics• Mathematics post

A-level 1 and 2• Topics in applied

microeconomics• Topics in applied

macroeconomics.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Global financial markets• Intermediate


macroeconomics 1 and 2• Introductory

econometrics• Intermediate

mathematical methods• Money and banking.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Applied econometrics• Corporate finance• Financial economics• Introduction to

financial derivatives.

Elective modules:• Development economics• The economics

of addiction• Economics of European

integration• History of economic

thought• Industrial organisation• International finance• Labour economics• Monetary economics• Regulation and

competition• Research project (counts

as two modules).

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: 360 UCAS tariff points, A-level grades AAA(including A-levelmathematics).

IB: 35

GCSE:Grade B or equivalent inEnglish language andmathematics or statistics.We do not accept CriticalThinking or native language A-levels.




100 – 105• TOEFL (computer

based): 250• TOEFL (paper based):

600.

cAREER OpTiONSApart from specific career prospects in the world of finance and banking,graduates in Financial Economics aredemanded in professions such asaccountancy, management consultancy,insurance, development consultancy, the Civil Service, teaching, Central Banks such as the Bank of England and international bodies like the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

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To repeat whatothers have said,requires education;to challenge itrequires brains.MARY pettiBone poole (1938)

Bsc speech and language therapyOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


A flexible and innovative course whichprovides a fundamental understanding of how communication develops, how it works and how it can break down.

The focus on understanding theprocess of human communicationis supplemented by optionalmodules which can be tailored to meet your specific interests and aspirations. Areas of studyrange from psychology, sociologyand journalism to media andcriminology. You will benefit from high quality and researchinformed teaching within City’s renowned Language and Communication SciencesDepartment. Students share coremodules with City’s BSc Speechand Language Therapy students.

The course enables you to developcrucial skills in analytical thinking,written and verbal communication,critical appraisal, team workingand organisation – preparing you for a range of careers wherecommunication is central.

YEAR ONEThe first year of the courseestablishes the foundations ofhearing, speech and language. You will gain the knowledge to

understand the process of humancommunication in its social contextby studying four core modules andone or two optional modules.

Core modules:• Bio-medical sciences 1:

anatomy and physiology• Hearing and speech

sciences 1: phonetics• Language sciences 1:

linguistics• Lifespan studies.

Optional modules*:• Cognitive approaches to

mind and behaviour• Contemporary issues in

media studies• History and theory of psychology• Introduction to journalism 1• Introduction to sociology• Media history and politics• Sociology research workshop.

YEAR TWOThe second year explores thenature of speech andcommunication in children andadults and introduces research

methods. You are encouraged tochoose optional modules thatrelate to year one options.


neurology and disorders of the ear, nose and throat

• Developmental psychology• Hearing and speech sciences 2:

further phonetics• Language sciences 2: speech

and language development• Research and evidence-based

practice.

Optional modules*:• Cognitive psychology• Forensic phonetics• Instrumental phonetics• Media, culture and society• News and society• Social psychology• Understanding social change.

YEAR ThREEIn your third year the focus is onboth a research project and thenature of cognition and languagein children and adults. In addition,

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you will choose one ortwo optional modules tocontinue to broaden thescope of your studies.

Core modules:• Language sciences 3:

language processing,brain and behaviour

• Research project.

Optional modules*:• Gender and society• Health psychology• Language, cognition

and communicationdisabilities

• Media law and ethics• Memory: trends

and issues• Positive psychology• Sound and symbol

in written language• Specialist journalism

modules• The information society• Victims, crime

and society• Youth, crime

and society.

TEAchiNgTeaching methodsinclude large-grouplectures, small-groupworkshops, tutorials,laboratory work, online and self directed learning.

ASSESSmENTThe course is assessedthrough coursework –essays, multiple-choicetests, exercises,laboratory sessions, vivas and presentations –as well as written andoral examinations and a research project. Thefinal degree mark isweighted from years one to three in the ratio 20:40:40.

*This is a sample of modulesavailable. Please note that not alloptions are available every year.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level: 380 UCAS tariff pointstypically gained from AAB plus an AS level atgrade C or A*AA.

BTEC: DDM

BTEC and Access coursesmust be in a relevant healthor science related field.

IB: 32 (with a score of 5 in eachHigher Level subject).

Access course: 60 credits (45 of which mustbe level 3).

Scottish Highers:Grades AABBB.

Irish Leaving Certificate: 6 subjects at grade B.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:14–19 Advanced DiplomaSociety, Health andDevelopment, minimumgrade C/200 points, toppedup with ASL points to aminimum of 280 points(excluding general studies).

In addition: GCSE grade C or equivalentin English language andmathematics. CriminalRecords Bureau clearance is also required.

English languagerequirements:• IELTS: 7.5 spoken

and written tests• TOEFL: 110


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This course gives pathways to a range of careers where goodcommunication skills and anunderstanding of the processes of communication are important.Future career options can includelaw, social work, teaching,audiology, PR, human resourcesand speech and language therapy.


A degree in Information Systems from City University London will help youdevelop your career as an informationsystems professional.

Are you creative? Do you likeproblem solving and workingwith computers? Buildinginformation systems for today’sinformation age requires these qualities and more.

You will gain:• Expertise in high demand

areas of the computing industry, such as electronic commerceand information security

• The skills to design and manageinnovative information systems

• The technical knowledge to use and apply computertechnologies in industry.

While at City, you will:• Develop commercially

valuable skills in our computing laboratories

• Have the opportunity to workwith our internationallyrenowned Research Centres for your final year project

• Learn to construct software and design information systemsto create information-rich,working environments

• Work with colleagues oncollaborative software projects.

cOURSE DETAilSSpecialist modules covered include:• Information management• Internet and information search• Methods for securing information

systems from unauthorised access• Systems for supporting business

decision making.

This degree is suitable for you if:• You have the determination

to see technical projects through to the end

• You want a head start in your career as an informationsystems professional

• You want a creative role indeveloping future innovative IT applications.


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ALUMNUS“City definitely equipped me with thenecessary skills to progress my careerquickly. Within only my first year ofemployment I was able to contributesignificantly to a number of major ITprojects using both the technical andinterpersonal skills I’d acquired.”

Michael Anderson, Business Analyst, Capita

TEAchiNgYou will be taughtthrough a combination of lectures, case studies,seminars and laboratorysessions. Project andgroup work aim todevelop creativity and problem solvingand play a major part in the course.

Communication andprofessional developmentskills are covered in thefirst year. Teaching is alsosupported online by thee-learning system.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is byexamination andcoursework though somecomponents, such as theteam project, are assessedby coursework alone.Your final degreeclassification is calculatedfrom your second andfinal years with theweighting of 40 per centto 60 per cent respectively.

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IB: 29

Science, technology andmathematics subjects arepreferred and at least onesuch subject should beoffered. Overseas, other UKqualifications and relevantwork experience will beconsidered on the basis of equivalence to our A-level intake.




language grade C.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis degree is recognised by the BritishComputer Society, exempting you fromtheir professional examinations andoffering a pathway to Chartered status.Careers include designing, building andmanaging information systems, whetherit is a technical role, leading teams onlarge software projects or a managerialrole with responsibility for computerised,information services.

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plAcEmENTS ANDThE pROfESSiONAlpAThWAY We offer two routes by which you maygain paid workexperience as part of your degree, a one-year placementor our innovativeProfessional Pathwayscheme, whichenables you tocombine placementemployment withyour studies. Both options areavailable with all our computing degree courses.


Bsc international Politics and sociologyOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


The skills developed by our international politics graduatesare of direct relevance to intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations. They are also highlyvalued by large multinational companies.

The BSc International Politics is significantly different fromtraditional international relationsdegrees in the following ways: we focus on contemporary globalissues; study of internationalorganisations as policy-makingstructures is core to each year ofthe degree; we cover not just thediplomatic relations betweengovernments but also theeconomic, social and politicalrelations between societiesundertaken by companies andprivate groups; and you engage in theoretical debate about how we can understand globalpolitics in today’s world.

International politics does not just mean knowing about othercountries but studying politics at the level of the global system,which influences all governmentsand all societies. The skills of ourgraduates are of direct relevanceto all those who need to know how

their organisations fit into theworld as a whole. This includesnot just governments andintergovernmental organisationssuch as the United Nations but also international non-governmental organisations and multinational companies.

cOURSE DETAilSDuring the first year you will beintroduced to competing theoriesabout our understanding ofinternational politics from theissues of the Cold War, to thestructure of the United Nations and the state.

In the second year the core theory module will be on thenature of research in internationalpolitics and the core internationalorganisations module will be on change and transformation in global politics.

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In the final year you will take two coremodules and two electivemodules. One coremodule integrates all the previous work ontheory, internationalorganisation and globalissues in greater depth. The other corerequirement is a projecton a topic of your ownchoice, which is taughtby one-to-one work with your supervisor.

YEAR ONECore modules:• Actors in global politics• Contemporary issues

in global politics• Theories of

global politics.

Elective modules:• A language option• Contemporary issues


of psychology

• Introduction to sociology

• Media, history and politics

• Micro andmacroeconomics

• Understanding themodern world.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Change and

transformation inglobal politics

• Theories and researchin global politics.

International politicselective modules:• Global conflict

and security• International

political economy• Political change

in Europe• Religion in global

politics• Transnational,

social movements.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:340 UCAS tariff points, A-level grades AAB.

IB: 34

GCSE:Grade C or equivalent in English language andmathematics or statistics.






600.

cAREER OpTiONS

Graduates of this course would be suited to a wide range of career options, from the civilservice, NGOs, journalism,teaching to international law,international organisations and the corporate sector.

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Sociology elective modules:• Circuit of culture• Identities and personal

relationships• Interpreting documentary• Interpreting news• New media challenges• New media: pleasures,

promises and anxieties• Political sociology• Race and ethnicity in Britain• Theories and research strategies

in contemporary sociology• Understanding social change.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• A supervised project in

international politics • Global governance.

International politics elective modules:• International politics

of the Middle East• The global politics

of development• The politics of forced

displacement• United States foreign policy.

Sociology elective modules:• Forced migration• Gender and intimate

relationships• Gender and society• Gender and globalisation• Global migration processes• Globalisation and human rights• Media, cities and culture• Media and politics: strategies,

scandal and spin• Media, war and terrorism• Migration policies in Europe• Race and ethnicity in Britain• Social movements and

political action• Sociology of human rights• Sociology of the margins• Sociology of race and racism• The global media system• Transnational communication

in Europe.

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Bsc international Politics OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course combines essential, core modules from both international politics and sociology. It offers a broad understanding of both subjects with a special focus on how the local and global relate to each other.

The Department of InternationalPolitics was launched in 2006,having evolved from theSociology Department, whichspecialises in globalisation. As a result International Politics at City includes not justintergovernmental relations butalso inter-society relations of non-governmental organisations(such as the Red Cross andAmnesty International) andtransnational corporations (suchas Ford, Shell and Microsoft) in its work. You will gain a unique“City-approach” to each subjectand a broad understanding of local, national and globalsocial relations.

As with the single Honours degreein International Politics, the jointdegree is of direct relevance to all those who need to know howtheir organisations fit into theworld as a whole and the role ofsocial forces in governing them.

cOURSE DETAilSIn the first year you will beintroduced to competing theoriesabout our understanding ofinternational politics; the role oftransnational companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)as participants in global politics, aswell as the challenges to state-basedactors and for intergovernmentalorganisations. You will also studythe main sociological theorists,contemporary social questions andthe principles of social research.

In the second year one core theorymodule will be on the nature ofknowledge and research in thesocial sciences. In addition, you will choose two electivemodules, one from those provided by international politics and one from sociology.

In the final year you will take a core module, which is a project, on an international politics orsociology topic of your own choice. This is taught by one-to-one work with your supervisor.

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YEAR ONECore modules:• Actors in global politics• Introduction to sociology• Theories of global

politics• Understanding the

modern world.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Sociological

research methods• Theories and research

in global politics.

International Politicselective modules:• Change and

transformation in global politics

• Global conflict and security

• International politicaleconomy

• Political change in Europe

• Religion in global politics

• Transnational, social movements.

Sociology elective modules:• Circuit of culture• Identities and personal

relationships• Interpreting

documentary• Interpreting news• New media challenges• New media: pleasures,

promises and anxieties• Political sociology• Race and ethnicity

in Britain• Sociological theory

and analysis• Understanding

social change.

YEAR ThREECore module:• A supervised project

either in internationalpolitics or sociology.

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Graduates of this course would be suited to a wide range of careeroptions, from the civil service,NGOs, journalism and teaching to international organisations and the corporate sector.

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International Politics elective modules:• Global governance• International politics

of the Middle East• The global politics

of development• The politics of forced

displacement• United States foreign policy.

Sociology elective modules:• Forced migration• Gender and intimate

relationships• Gender and society• Gender and transnationalism• Global migration processes• Globalisation and human rights• Media, cities and culture• Media and politics: strategies,

scandal and spin• Media, war and terrorism• Migration policies in Europe• Race and ethnicity in Britain• Social movements and

political action• Sociology of human rights• Sociology of margins• Sociology of race and racism• The global media system• Transnational communication

in Europe.

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Human historybecomes more and more a racebetween educationand catastrophe.h.g wellS(1866 – 1946)

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Bsc Banking and international finance OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course meets the demands of employers for financialanalysts, risk managers and traders with a solid grounding in investment and financial risk management.

inveStMent AndFinAnciAl RiSkMAnAgeMentBSc

STUDENT TESTimONiAl“The opportunity to be taught byindustry experts has given me aforemost view on a wide variety ofissues within the financial sector – I strongly feel that the course hasprovided me with a much deeperunderstanding of the markets andeconomy as a whole.”

Arjun Pandya, BSc Investment andFinancial Risk Management, 1st Year

This course prepares you for acareer in the investment, riskmanagement and banking world.Its unique syllabus enables you togain an in-depth understandingof practices and their applicationsin equity markets, asset andportfolio management, bondtrading, security analysis,derivatives hedging, investmentbanking, hedge funds and manyother areas of global markets.

YEAR ONEEquips you with backgroundknowledge of financial marketsand develops your ability to relate to the study of management,accounting, economics andquantitative methods to thesebusinesses. You also gain anunderstanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis and enhance your mathematical,statistical and computing skills.

Core modules:• Financial markets,

institutions and instruments

• Foundations of economics for finance

• Introduction to financial and management accounting

• Professional skills• Quantitative methods.

YEAR TWODevelops your theoreticalknowledge, enabling you tointerpret financial data through the use of advanced statistical tools and to formulate and solvecomplex problems in finance. You will gain an understanding ofthe framework for measurement of risk and return. The course alsointroduces you to econometricsand its applications to modellingand testing in finance. Electivemodules deepen your knowledge of investment, finance and risk or other areas of business such as insurance and real estate.

Core modules:• Corporate risk management• Financial econometrics• Mathematical finance

• Portfolio theory and investment valuation

• Principles of finance• Security analysis.

YEAR ThREECore modules provide you with in-depthknowledge of theinvestment and financialrisk management.Electives allow you toeither extend your studyon these subjects or tofocus on areas rangingfrom financial accountingto corporate finance and bank strategy.

Core modules:• Asset liability

management• Derivatives, trading

and hedging• Equity investment

management• Final year project• Financial engineering• Fixed income portfolio

management.

TEAchiNgTeaching methodsinclude lectures,seminars and personaltutorials. You will alsospend a significantamount of time inpersonal study.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is bycoursework andexaminations and in the final year youcomplete a dissertation.Your final degreeclassification is based on your performancethroughout the course, with year one contributing 10 per cent, year two, 30 per cent and yearthree, 60 per cent. The emphasis is onexaminations, whichcontribute about 70 per cent to the degree classification.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:AAA, mathematics preferred.

BTEC:DDD

IB:35 points overall including 6 in all Higher Level subjectsand 5 in all Standard Levelsubjects. Consideration willbe given to 1 bonus point.


The course requires sound numerical skills.Students who do not have A-level mathematics orequivalent will be able to add extra lectures.



Minimum requirements are:• IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum

of 6 in any unit• TOEFL: 100 internet-based



pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSSpecific modules provide you withexemptions from the professionalexaminations of the Institute of FinancialServices (IFS). The majority of graduatesfrom the course find jobs as fundmanagers, risk managers, analysts,brokers and traders. Employers of ourgraduates include Hedge Funds, AssetManagement Firms, Goldman Sachs,Bank of England, Barclays Capital, SwissBank Corporation, HSBC, Nomura,Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Citi Group,Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.

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Phone enquiries:+44 (0)20 70408613/3202/4158

SchOlARShipS Undergraduatescholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit to students from theUK, EU and overseas. If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.


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Ba Journalism and a social scienceOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:

sChool of arts

This course is aimed at students who have decided to make a career in journalism. It provides practical education andproficiency in print, broadcast and online journalism as well as relevant studies in humanities such as politics and the history of journalism.

Our Journalism Department is aleader in its field. Our record ofgetting graduates into the bestjobs in journalism is unrivalled.We have more than 4,000 alumniworking as journalists and media professionals in the UKand internationally. We enjoyclose links to those working in the media, many of whom come togive lectures and workshops. Webenefit from state-of-art facilitieswhich include multimedia studios and newsrooms.

As well as practical journalismyou will also study all the othersubjects which are essential to a successful career, includingmedia law and government. Youwill be able to choose betweenother modules including Teelineshorthand, international news and visual journalism.

YEAR ONEYou will be introduced to the basicprinciples of journalism and studyhistory of journalism and politicsand current affairs.

You will study: • A foreign language • History of journalism • Introduction to British media• Introduction to journalism • Politics and current affairs.

YEAR TWOYou will study the following modules:• Editorial production • Reporting and features 2 • Structure of government.

Then three elective modules from:• A foreign language• History of journalism 2• Shorthand• Visual journalism.

YEAR ThREEYou will study the following modules:• Advanced practical

journalism broadcast • Advanced practical

journalism print • Journalism project

(print, broadcast or web)• Media law and ethics.

Then two elective modules from:• History of journalism project • International news • Journalism and society project• One second year elective

which has not yet been taken • Specialism.

Journalism education has a practicalemphasis. You will spend much of your time in small workshopslearning skills such as reporting a speech, presenting a radio news broadcast, interviewing andpreparing page layouts on screen.You will produce news and featurestories regularly. As professionalwork experience is the key to gettinga job in journalism, you will be

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expected to arrange avariety of placementsduring your degree andtutors will advise onsetting these up.

Assessment is weightedtowards coursework and assignments aresubmitted weekly.Coursework is usuallyworth between 60 and 75 per cent of theoverall module and theexamination is worth 25 per cent, although thisvaries across modules.For the humanitiesmodules such as politics and history, the assessment is splitbetween coursework and examination.

You can take the secondterm of the second yearout on one of the manyexchange programmesarranged by City tojournalism schools

abroad. There areexchange programmes in Canada, Australia, the US, Hong Kong,France, Denmark, theNetherlands and Spain. It is also possible to spenda third year on a workplacement or paid workin the industry. Studentswho undertake the yearout, thus completing afour year degree, find this beneficial.

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GCSE:Grade C or equivalent inEnglish language andmathematics or statistics.


International GCSE)• IELTS: 7.0.

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Our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of jobs inbroadcasting, newspapers,websites, news agencies and magazines, as well as in related areas such as PRand communications.

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sChool of arts

This course is one of the UK’s best-established journalismdegrees and provides a unique opportunity to combine apractical education in journalism with teaching in sociology,psychology or economics.

This course offers an excellentpreparation for a career injournalism and has over 300alumni working in the media in the UK and abroad.

The course is taught in City’sprestigious Department ofJournalism, which has state of theart facilities including multimediastudios and newsrooms.

cOURSE DETAilSJournalism teaching has a practicalemphasis. You will spend much of your time in small workshopslearning skills such as reporting a speech, presenting a radio news broadcast, interviewing andpreparing page layouts on screen.You will produce news and featuresand radio packages regularly. Socialsciences subjects and theory andprofessional/ethical issues ofjournalism are taught mainly inlectures and seminars. As professionalwork experience is the key to gettinga job in journalism, you are expectedto arrange a variety of placementsduring your degree and tutors will advise on setting these up.

For the practical journalism coursesassessment is weighted towardscoursework and assignments aresubmitted weekly. Coursework isusually worth between 60 and 75 percent of the overall module and theexamination worth 25 per cent,although this varies across modules.For the humanities courses injournalism (history of journalism,international news) and in social science, the assessment is split between coursework and examination.

You are encouraged to spend a thirdyear either on one of the exchangeprogrammes arranged by City tojournalism schools abroad, a work placement or paid work in the journalism industry. There are currently exchange programmeswith journalism schools in Canada,Australia, the US, Hong Kong,France Denmark, The Netherlandsand Spain. Students who undertakethe year out, thus completing a fouryear degree, find it extremely useful.

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YEAR ONECore modules:• History of journalism• Introduction to

journalism.

You will also take one or more introductorysocial science modules,depending on the creditvalue of the module.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Editorial production• Reporting and features 2.

You will also take a combination ofmodules from:• A foreign language• Further social science

modules• Shorthand • Structure of government• Visual journalism.

The combination ofmodules depends uponwhich joint honoursdegree is being followed.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Advanced practical

journalism (either print or broadcast)

• Media law and ethics• Project.

You will also take a combination ofmodules from:• A foreign language • Further social

science modules• International news • Specialised journalism.

The combination ofmodules depends uponwhich joint Honoursdegree is being followed.

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GCSE: Grade C or equivalent in English language andmathematics or statistics.


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cAREER OpTiONS

Our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of jobs inbroadcasting, newspapers,websites, news agencies and magazines, as well as in related areas like PR and communications.

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the City law sChool

The City Law School LLB provides you with the essential legal and academic skills to be successful in law.

If your aim is to become a solicitoror barrister, our LLB gives you theknowledge and skills you need togo on to either the Legal PracticeCourse (LPC) or Bar ProfessionalTraining Course (BPTC). If youdecide that law isn’t the career for you, this course prepares you for your future by equippingyou with a wide range of essential transferable skills.

As well as our outstanding LLB, we offer courses at all levels of your legal education. We can push your legal careerforward as you’re guaranteed a place on our excellent LPC or LLMs (subject to meeting entry requirements) and you’re strongly encouraged to apply for our BPTC.*

YEAR ONE AND YEAR TWODuring the first two years of thecourse you will study the core legal modules that are common tomost undergraduate law courses:• Contract law• Criminal law

• Constitutional law• European community law• Equity and trusts• Land law• Tort.

Your first year will also include:• An introduction to

legal techniques• An introduction to key issues in

the organisation of a legal system• An introduction to mooting

(preparation and delivery of ahypothetical legal argument).

YEAR ThREEIn the third year, you choose from a wide range of elective moduleswhich currently include:• Banking law• Canadian constitutional law• Commercial and agency law• Company law• Competition law• Constitutional law of the USA• Employment law• Family and child law• Human rights law• Immigration law• International arbitration

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• International criminal law

• International economic law

• Intellectual property law• Islamic law• Justice law and history• Law of landlord

and tenant• Legal skills• Maritime law• Media law• Public international law• Working with evidence.

You also have the optionof completing a writtendissertation in place ofone module.

TEAchiNgAt the start of your course,you will be assigned a personal tutor who can offer support and guidance wherenecessary. Teaching takes the form of lectures,seminars and tutorials. In regular hour-long

tutorials, you will meetsubject tutors, as part of a small group, to analyseproblems and to discussselected topics. Seminargroups are larger andmeet to discuss assignedmaterials and lecturesinvolve all students in the year group.

ASSESSmENTYou are assessed bywritten examinationsheld at the end of eachmodule with an optionaldissertation in year three.Formative assessmentsand mock examinationsare given throughout theyear to prepare you forthe examinations. Yourfinal degree classificationis based on the resultsyou gain from yoursecond and third years of study.

*The Bar Standards Board does not allow us to guaranteeplaces on this course.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:380 UCAS tariff pointstypically gained from AAAplus an AS level or A*AA.

AVCE:Double award plus one A-level (AAA).

BTEC:D*DD (in a suitable subject,for example business).

IB: 35

Access to Law:60 credits at level 3 (min credits 21 at level 3 distinction, min 18 credits at level 3 merit).

In addition: Good GCSE passes (normallygrade C in mathematics and a grade C in English) or equivalent required. The City Law School seeksfocused candidates with ahigh degree of motivationand a capacity for sustainedhard work. Applications arewelcomed from studentsfrom all over the world. If you have qualificationsthat are not listed above,you should contact theadmissions tutor for adviceon your acceptability.

English languagerequirements:• IELTS: 7.0• TOEFL: Paper based score

of 650 or above/computerbased score of 270 or above.


Recognition by the Bar Standards Board (Barristers) and the Solicitors RegulationAuthority (Solicitors) meansgraduates are eligible to proceed to the vocational stage of legal training.

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Bsc Business studies OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Through a combination of general business and specialistmanagement modules, the course provides you with skills in investigation, simulation and forecasting which arefundamental to the successful operation of modern global business.

The specialist modules focus on two disciplines: managementscience, which applies selectedmathematical and statistical tools to a wide variety of business problems and developsrepresentative models; andsystems thinking – a holistic and creative approach toproblem-solving of particularrelevance and practical value to today’s rapidly changing business conditions.

YEAR ONECore modules provide grounding in the key business functionsincluding economics, accountingand the theory and practice ofmanagement. Specialist modulesintroduce research methods,management modelling tools,problem solving approaches anddecision making. These are rootedin management science andsystems thinking principles.

Core modules:• Foundations of

economics for business• Introduction to financial and

management accounting• Management decision support• The practice of management• Quantitative methods.

YEAR TWOBuilds on the knowledge of the first year by developing thequalitative and quantitative skillsneeded for effective organisationalanalysis. Further core businessfunctions are introduced to providea holistic perspective of businessand management.

Core modules:• Business statistics• IT for business 1• Management of human resources• Management modelling methods• Principles of finance• Principles of marketing• Process management• Systems thinking.

fAST fAcT ThE BSc mANAgEmENTDEgREE iS RANKED 3RD iN ThE UK AND 1ST iN lONDON.

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YEAR ThREEThe focus for the finalyear is on consolidationof learning throughselection and applicationof the most appropriateanalytical tools. The finalyear project allows youscope to explore a topic of your choice and theelectives provide thechance to explorecontemporary andtraditional issues.

Core modules:• Final year project• Managing risk• Risk and decision

making• Supply chain and

logistics management• Systems thinking

for consultants.

TEAchiNgYou will experience arange of teaching andlearning methodologiesincluding real case

studies, team working,business simulations,new technologies andrelevant contributionsfrom practising managers.These will be deliveredthrough lectures,workshops, seminars,visits and tutorials.

ASSESSmENTMost modules areassessed by a combinationof examinations andcoursework, although insome cases continuousassessment is used. Yourfinal degree classificationis based on yourperformance throughoutthe course, with year onecontributing 10 per centyear two, 30 per cent andyear three, 60 per cent.The emphasis is onexaminations, whichcontribute about 70 percent although this variesdepending on the topic.

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In addition:GCSE mathematics (grade A)and English language (grade C) or equivalent.







cAREER OpTiONS

The BSc Management provides a sound basis for a career inmanagement consultancy, public sector research and riskassessment in a variety ofbusiness areas including IT,finance, stock broking andmarketing. Current employers of our graduates includeAccenture, ABN AMRO, Esso,Morgan Stanley and IBM.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizES Scholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit to students from theUK, EU and overseas.If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.


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Bsc, MMath Mathematical science with finance and economics OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course provides an introduction to a wide range of mathematical techniques. A central theme is the development ofcapacity for solving practical problems.

The civil service, governmentagencies and researchestablishments requiremathematicians, as do largecorporations, public utilities and financial companies. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with skills for a wide variety of careers in industry, commerce, education and research.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will concentrate onbasic mathematical techniques.

Core modules:• Algebra• Ciphers and number theory• Computational mathematics• Functions, vectors and calculus• Mathematical communication• Probability and statistics• Programming.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Calculus and vector calculus• Complex variable• Linear algebra• Real analysis.

Plus a selection of optionalmodules from various topics in mathematics and statistics, including:• Application of probability

and statistics• Applied mathematics• Decision analysis• Dynamical systems• Numerical mathematics.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Mathematical methods• Project.

Plus a wide selection of optionalmodules in mathematics andstatistics, including:• Differential equations• Discrete mathematics• Extreme value statistics• Fluid dynamics• Mathematical processes

for finance• Operational research.

The MMath Mathematical Scienceis a four year version of thecorresponding three year degree.

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Bsc, MMath Mathematical science with Computer science

The fourth year containsa compulsory specialtopic, a second projectand further optionalmodules from the third year course.

TEAchiNgExcellent facilities have been developed so that lectures andtutorials are supportedthrough PC-basedlaboratory sessions as well as web-basedlearning material.Tutorials give you anopportunity to discussthe content of lectures or coursework with a member of staff. Aparticular feature of our course is the weeklysmall group tutorial forfirst year students, whichallows us to provideintensive individualassistance in the earlystages of the course.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based oncoursework, project workand examinations. Marksfor the BSc course areweighted in the ratio 1:3:6to produce an overallaggregate. For the MMathcourse, the marks areweighted in the ratio1:3:6:6. A year abroad orprofessional placementwill not contribute to your final degreeclassification but will be indicated on yourdegree certificate.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:360 UCAS tariff points withan A in mathematics orfurther mathematics at A-level. Point scores excludegeneral studies and keyskills. A/AS-levels in amother tongue other thanEnglish count at half value.

IB:32, with 6 in Higher Level mathematics.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering or businessadministration and financeat grade B/250; A-levelmathematics at grade A/120.



language grade C.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSGood performance in certain modules can lead to exemptions from someprofessional examinations of the Instituteof Actuaries. The courses equip you with a range of mathematical skills and ourstudents have gone on to various careersin business, finance, the civil service,teaching and accountancy.

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Mathematical Science with Computer Science gives a generalintroduction to mathematics but with particular emphasis on those aspects concerned with computer science.

The civil service, governmentagencies and researchestablishments requiremathematicians, as do largecorporations, public utilities and financial companies.

Upon graduation, you will be equipped with skills for a wide variety of careers in industry, commerce, education and research.

This course provides anintroduction to a range of mathematical techniques. A central theme is thedevelopment of capacity forsolving practical problems.


Core modules:• Algebra• Computation and reasoning• Computational mathematics• Functions, vectors and calculus• Java• Mathematical communication.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Calculus and vector calculus• Complex variables• Linear algebra• Networks and operating systems• Systems architecture.

Plus a selection of optionalmodules from topics in mathematics and computing, including:• Applied mathematics• Dynamical systems• Functional programming• Real analysis• Software engineering.

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Plus a selection ofoptional modules inmathematics andcomputing, including:• Differential equations• Discrete mathematics• Fluid dynamics• Introduction to

data mining• Mathematical

processes for finance• Parallel and concurrent

programming.

TEAchiNgExcellent facilities havebeen developed forstudents so that lecturesand tutorials aresupported through PC-based laboratorysessions as well as web-based learning material.Tutorials give you anopportunity to discuss

the content of lectures or coursework with amember of staff. Aparticular feature of our course is the weeklysmall group tutorial forfirst year students, whichallows us to provide youwith intensive individualassistance in the earlystages of the course.


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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:360 UCAS tariff points with an A in mathematics or further mathematics at A-level. Point scoresexclude general studies andkey skills. A/AS-levels in amother tongue other thanEnglish count at half value.





language grade C.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSGood performance in certain modules can lead to exemptions from someprofessional examinations of the Instituteof Actuaries. The course equips studentswith a wide range of mathematical skillsand our students have gone on to a widerange of careers in business, finance, thecivil service, teaching and accountancy.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizES Scholarships areoffered to certainUK/EU students on the basis of their academicperformance at A-level. These arerenewable each year subject to good progress.

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This course combines mathematics with various aspects of finance andeconomics and focuses particularly on actuarial science.


Upon graduation, you will beequipped with skills for a widevariety of careers in industry,commerce, education and research.

This course provides anintroduction to a wide range of mathematical techniques. A central theme is thedevelopment of capacity forsolving practical problems.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will concentrate on basic mathematical andactuarial techniques.

Core modules:• Algebra• Finance and investment

mathematics A• Functions, vectors and calculus• Introduction to macroeconomics

• Introduction to microeconomics• Probability and statistics• Programming.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Calculus and vector calculus• Complex variables• Finance and financial

reporting A and B• Finance and investment

mathematics B • Linear algebra.

Plus an optional module fromvarious topics in mathematics and statistics including:• Applications of probability

and statistics• Applied mathematics• Dynamical systems• Real analysis.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Mathematical methods• Differential equations for finance• Project.

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Bsc, MMath Mathematical science with statistics

Plus a wide selection of optional modules inmathematics, statisticsand finance, including:• Corporate risk

management• Discrete mathematics• Fluid dynamics• General insurance• Introduction to

financial derivatives• Investment• Mathematical processes


TEAchiNgExcellent facilities have been developed for students so thatlectures and tutorials are supported throughPC-based laboratorysessions as well as web-based learningmaterial. Tutorials giveyou an opportunity todiscuss the content oflectures or courseworkwith a member of staff.

A particular feature ofour course is the weeklysmall group tutorial forfirst year students, whichallows us to provide youwith intensive individualassistance in the earlystages of the course.


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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:360 UCAS tariff points with an A in mathematics or further mathematics at A-level. Point scores excludegeneral studies and keyskills. A/AS-levels in amother tongue other thanEnglish count at half value.





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SchOlARShipSAND pRizESScholarships areoffered to certainUK/EU students on the basis of their academicperformance at A-level. These are renewable each year subject to good progress.

105Bsc, MMath Mathematical science with finance and economics

Bsc Mathematics and financeOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Mathematical Science with Finance and Economics combinesmathematics with various aspects of finance and economicsand offers a broad range of topics in areas such as financialmarkets, corporate finance and various kinds of economics.

The civil service, governmentagencies and researchestablishments requiremathematicians, as do largecorporations, public utilities and financial companies. Upon graduation, you will beequipped with skills for a widevariety of careers in industry,commerce, education and research.

This course provides anintroduction to a range of mathematical techniques. A central theme is thedevelopment of capacity forsolving practical problems.


Core modules:• Algebra• Functions, vectors and calculus• Introduction to macroeconomics• Introduction to microeconomics• Mathematical communication• Probability and statistics• Programming.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Calculus and vector calculus• Complex variables• Finance and financial reporting A• Intermediate micro- or

macroeconomics• Linear algebra.

Plus an optional module from various topics in mathematics including:• Applied mathematics• Dynamical systems• Numerical mathematics• Real analysis.


Plus a selection of optionalmodules in mathematics, statistics and finance, including:• Corporate finance• Differential equations• Discrete mathematics• Economics of addition

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Bsc, MMath Mathematical science with Computer science

• Introduction tofinancial derivatives

• Industrial organisation• Mathematical processes

for finance• Statistical and

probabilistic modellingfor insurance.

TEAchiNgExcellent facilities havebeen developed forstudents so that lecturesand tutorials aresupported through PC-based laboratory sessionsas well as web-basedlearning material.Tutorials give you anopportunity to discussthe content of lectures or coursework with amember of staff. Aparticular feature of ourcourse is the weekly smallgroup tutorial for firstyear students, whichallows us to provide you

with intensive individualassistance in the earlystages of the course.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based oncoursework, project workand examinations. Marksfor the BSc course areweighted in the ratio 1:3:6to produce an overallaggregate. For the MMathcourse, the marks areweighted in the ratio1:3:6:6. A year abroad orprofessional placementwill not contribute toyour final degreeclassification but will be indicated on your degree certificate.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:360 UCAS tariff points with an A in mathematics orfurther mathematics at A-level. Point scores excludegeneral studies and keyskills. A/AS-levels in amother tongue other thanEnglish count at half value.





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Mathematical Science with Statistics gives a general introduction to mathematics butwith particular emphasis on those aspectsconcerned with statistics.


Upon graduation, you will be equipped with skills for a wide variety of careers in industry, commerce, education and research.

This course provides anintroduction to a wide range of mathematical techniques. A central theme is thedevelopment of capacity forsolving practical problems.


Core modules:• Algebra• Computational mathematics• Functions, vectors and calculus• Mathematical communication

• Probability and statistics• Programming.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Complex variable• Linear algebra• Probability and statistics• Real analysis (only for G100).

Plus a selection of optional modulesfrom various topics in mathematicsand statistics, including:• Applied mathematics• Decision analysis• Dynamical systems• Real analysis• Stochastic models.


Plus a selection of optionalmodules in mathematics and statistics, including:• Differential equations• Discrete mathematics• Extreme value statistics

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Bsc, MMath Mathematics science

• Fluid dynamics• Mathematical processes


This course is a four-year version of thecorresponding three yeardegree. The fourth yearcontains a compulsoryspecial topic, a secondproject and furtheroptional modules fromthe third year course.

TEAchiNgExcellent facilities have been developed to support lectures and tutorials through PC-based laboratorysessions as well as web-based learningmaterial. Tutorials giveyou an opportunity todiscuss the content oflectures or courseworkwith a member of staff.

A particular feature ofour course is the weeklysmall group tutorial forfirst year students, whichallows us to provide youwith intensive individualassistance in the earlystages of the course.


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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:360 UCAS tariff points with an A in mathematics or further mathematics at A-level. Point scores excludegeneral studies and keyskills. A/AS-levels in amother tongue other thanEnglish count at half value.





language grade C.


Good performance in certainmodules can lead to exemptionsfrom some professionalexaminations of the Institute of Actuaries. The course equipsstudents with a wide range ofmathematical skills and ourstudents have gone on to a widerange of careers in business,finance, the civil service, teaching and accountancy.

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109Bsc, MMath Mathematical science with finance and economics

Meng, Beng automotive and Motorsport engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


These courses are designed for students who have an interestin transport, energy, materials, industrial design and/ormanufacturing of industrial and commercial products.

Mechanical Engineering at City prepares you for excitingand rewarding careers requiringtechnical expertise, initiative and management skills.





and computing

• Mechanical design,culminating in a team-basedmechanical design and buildcompetition


YEAR ThREEAs well as group design projects, a feature of year three is theindividual project, allowing you to investigate a subject of particular interest. As part of the inter-university FormulaStudent competition, you will have the opportunity to join the City Racing Team in designing,building, marketing and racing a single-seater racing car atSilverstone. BEng students with good grades at the end of the third year may transfer to the MEng programme.

Core modules:• Mechanical structures• Mechatronics

• System reliability• Turbomachinery and heat transfer.

Plus options from the energy and automotive courses.

YEAR fOURYear four (MEng only) provides a multidisciplinary view ofengineering design and creativity and innovation inproblem solving. You have theopportunity to select a greaternumber of specialised subjects at Masters level as well as a foreign language module.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You may choose to complete anindustrial placement year after the second or third academic year. Placement students gain a greater understanding of the mechanical engineeringprofession which may counttowards the experience required for a professional engineeringqualification. Recent placementshave included TOTAL Oil, Jaguar Cars and Tube Lines.

MechAnicAlengineeRingMeng, Beng

Meng, Beng energy engineering

TEAchiNgMethods include lectures,tutorials, group design,practical sessions andfield trips. The idea is to combine analytical,experimental, groupinteractive teaching andlearning techniques toencourage independentstudy, teamwork,communication,creativity and criticalthinking. Courses arereviewed regularly torespond to the priorityneeds of the engineeringmarket place, meetingthe requirements of theEngineering Council. You will be taught by staff from the Energy and Transport ResearchCentre, supported byrelevant specialists as well as visiting staff from industry.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by meansof coursework andexaminations. Grouplearning, teamwork andcommunication skills areassessed through designgroup studies, reportsand presentations.Practical and technicalcommunication skills are assessed throughlaboratory work, dataanalysis together with project reports.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:MEng:A/AS-level:360 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable. Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

IB:32, including a minimum of 6 in mathematics atHigher Level.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering at grade A/300;Acceptable only with A-levelmathematics at grade A.

BEng:A/AS-level:340 UCAS tariff points,including A-levelmathematics at grade A. A-level physics desirable.Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

IB:30, including a minimum of 6 in mathematics atHigher Level.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering at grade B/250;Acceptable only with A-levelmathematics at grade A.





pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThe course is accredited by the Institutionof Mechanical Engineers and provides thepath for graduates to gain charteredstatus. Mechanical engineering graduateswork in industries such as transport,power, manufacturing, aerospace,automotive and fuel. They are involved in research, product and process design, manufacturing, maintenance,decommissioning, sustainabilityassessment and management.

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UcAS cODEH304 MEng, H305 MEngwith professionalplacement.H300 BEng, H301 BEngwith professionalplacement.



SchOlARShipSAND pRizES Scholarships areawarded every yearto students whoachieve good entryqualifications. Prizesawarded by thevarious professionalengineering bodiesand the University are also available tostudents who continueto demonstrate good,academic performancethroughout theirstudies.


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Bsc sociology OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


The unique appeal of this combinedHonours course is that it linkscore elements and optionalsubjects from two importantsocial science disciplines. Fromsociology, you are introduced tothe major theoretical perspectivesin sociology and specific currentissues and debates. The mediastudies element of the course provides you with aninvaluable understanding of the expanding role of the media in contemporary society.

Specialist courses taught byleading researchers encouragethe critical study of various media– including the broadcastingmedia, print media, film and new media technologies in both a national and global context.

Conceptually the course leanstowards the proven strengths of sociological analysis of the media but also includesviewpoints from cultural

studies and related researchfields. It provides you with an in-depth sociological analysis of the changing roles of media and communications in today’s information societies.

cOURSE DETAilSDuring the first year you will studyintroductory courses which analysethe key issues and debates inmedia studies and prepare you for more specialised theoreticaland research options in the second and final year.

In the second year you go on tospecialise in more advanced topicsin sociology and media studies.

In the final year of your studies you will develop your own researchdissertation. This provides youwith the opportunity to conduct an applied piece of researchintegrating both subject areas or concentrating on the media side of the course.

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This is one of the most respected and established Media and Sociology degrees in the UK.

Bsc sociology with Psychology 102

YEAR ONECore modules:• Contemporary issues

in media studies • Introduction to

sociology • Media history

and politics • Understanding

the modern world.

Elective modules:• Actors in global politics• Contemporary issues

in global politics• History and theory

of psychology• Introduction to

criminology• Introduction to

macroeconomics• Introduction to

microeconomics• Lifespan psychology• Theories of global

politics• Topics in applied

macroeconomics• Topics in applied

microeconomics.

YEAR TWO Core media modules:• Circuit of culture• Interpreting

documentary• Interpreting news• New media challenges• New media: pleasures,

promises and anxieties• Television and sport.

Core sociology modules:• Sociological research

methods.

Elective modules:• Identity and personal

relationships• Key issues in

criminology• Media, crime and

criminal justice• Political sociology• Race and ethnicity

in Britain• Sociological theory

and analysis • Understanding

social change.

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cAREER OpTiONSAs well as successfully pursuingpostgraduate careers in media and related research fields, our graduatesundertake professional journalismtraining and careers in publishing,advertising, public relations, marketingand arts administration and policy. There is also an increasing number ofemployment opportunities in the rapidlyexpanding new cultural and creativeindustries sector of the economy.

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YEAR ThREECore module:• Dissertation

Elective modules:• Approaches to film• Criminal behaviour• Film, ideology and identity• Forced migration• Gender, crime and justice• Gender and globalisation• Gender and intimate

relationships• Gender and society• Global migration processes• Globalisation and human rights• Homicide• International politics of the

Middle East• Media, cities and culture• Media and politics: strategies,

scandal and spin

• Media, war and terrorism• Migration politics in Europe• Policing and crime control• Public interest policies and

new media technologies• Social movements and

political action• Sociology of human rights• Sociology of the margins• Sociology of race and racism• Statistical analysis of social

research data• Television and sport• The global media system• The global politics of

development• The information society• The politics of forced

displacement

• Transnational communication in Europe

• United States foreign policy• Victimology• Welfare and society• Youth, crime and society.

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This BSc prepares you for a rewarding career in mental health nursing. As a mental health nurse you can make a real difference to the lives of people of all ages whoexperience mental health problems.

Mental Health Nursing focuses on the provision of holistic carethat enables people with mentalhealth problems to be physicallysafe and emotionally secure. It isall about helping people to makepositive changes to their lives and about supporting them on their journey of recovery.

During the course you willcombine theoretical study with clinical experience. You will gain experience of caredelivery across a range of settings and environments in East London. You will have aunique opportunity to learn howto provide culturally sensitive care within a diverse world city.

The course is delivered by expertswho are leaders in the field ofmental health nursing practice,education and research.

YEAR ONEYou will have some shared studywith other healthcare students but the majority of learning will be in mental health nursing.






YEAR TWOYou will develop your identity as a mental health nurse andhealthcare practitioner.


care in the wider context• Experience of health and illness• Progressing professional

nursing knowledge.

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Specialist module: • Developing mental

health nursing practice – includingpathology and relatedpharmacology, childand adolescent mentalhealth, psychobiology,assessment and care planning.

YEAR ThREEYou will develop andapply the knowledge and skills you need to become a nurse andhealthcare practitionerand to developprofessional autonomy.


professional nursingknowledge

• Developing professionalautonomy in practice

• Literature review project• Management, ethics

and law.

During the practice-basedmodule you will spend the final 12 weeks of thecourse on a practice areaof your choice, subject to availability. You willalso undertake clientattachment and will besupervised working with acase load of service users.

Specialist module: • Essential mental

health nursing skills –including substancemisuse, severe andenduring mental healthproblems and forensicmental health care.

cliNicAl ExpERiENcEYou will spend around 50per cent of your time onclinical placements. Thismainly takes place withinthe East London NHSFoundation Trust coveringthe diverse communitiesof Newham, TowerHamlets and Hackney.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS level:A/AS-levels in biologicalscience or social science.

A/AS would be desirable:280 UCAS tariff points, 120 of which must be full A-level plus 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.




You will be required to haveoccupational health andenhanced Criminal RecordsBureau clearance. Academicand character references are also required.

English languagerequirements:One of the following: • IELTS: 7.0 overall; with at

least 7.0 in the listening,reading, writing andspeaking sections



Applicants invited to aselection day must be able to demonstrate maturity andexcellent interpersonal skillsthe ability to be empatheticand be open to working in a range of environments and with people who havevarying needs. Previousexperience of working withina caring environment oridentified transferable skills is advantageous.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSSuccessful graduates will have aninternationally recognised qualificationand will be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The BScMental Health Nursing will accelerateyour career progression and open up a variety of fascinating careeropportunities, including the chance tostudy an MSc after two years’ experience.

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Your clinical experience supportsyou to explore the service user’sjourney – which can include olderpeople, the mentally ill, those who are working on recovery, aswell as those detained in securesettings. You can customise yourclinical experience according toyour own interests towards theend of the course. Placementblocks run from eight to 12 weeks.


Our Virtual Learning Environment allows flexible and innovative e-learning and e-communication opportunities.You will have access to onlinecourse materials, resources,interactive activities, assessmentand communication tools.


ASSESSmENTAssessment includes multiple-choice and short-answerexaminations, reflective essays,case-studies reports, laboratoryreports, care studies, grouppresentations, drug-calculationtests and a seen-scenarioexamination. Practice is assessedby your mentor, personal tutorand an Objective StructuredClinical Examination (OSCE) in a simulated environment.

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Bsc nursingOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


The BSc Midwifery prepares you for a rewarding andchallenging career as a midwife. You are able to supportwomen and their families at a crucial stage in their lives.

This course is taught by expertstaff who are leaders in the fieldof midwifery. The innovative and responsive course designand curriculum is supported by hi-tech facilities whichinclude a simulated ward where you can prepare for work in a hospital environment.

You are given the opportunity tocombine theoretical study withclinical experience. At City youwill be part of a ‘community ofpractice’ where you can work in some of London’s leadinghospitals and community settings.

The School previouslyincorporated the St BartholomewSchool of Nursing and Midwifery– giving you a unique opportunityto benefit from over a 100 yearteaching history.

YEAR ONEYou will develop your skills,professional knowledge and anunderstanding of the midwife’srole, working in partnership withwomen and multi-disciplinaryteams. It includes an introductionto the fundamental principles of midwifery care, includingnormal childbirth.

Core modules:• Essentials of applied human

biology in midwifery• Health and society (midwifery)• Introduction to the delivery

of professional midwifery• Introduction to practice

knowledge and skills in midwifery• Orientation to midwifery

programme.

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YEAR TWOThis year will help youdevelop your identity as amidwife. You will explorewider issues such aswomen’s health and thepublic health role of the midwife. You will be able to recognise thevalue and importance of working within a multi-professional team to ensure the bestpossible outcome forwomen and babies when complexities arise.

Core modules:• Excellence in midwifery

practice, pathology andrelated pharmacology

• Progressingprofessional midwiferyknowledge

• Psychological and sociologicalperspectives ofprofessional midwifery practice.

YEAR ThREEYou will gain competencein caring for women who choose to havemidwifery-led care,including home birth as a mode of delivery.This will help youdevelop autonomy and accountability as a midwife.


professional midwiferyknowledge

• Developingprofessional autonomyand leadership inmidwifery

• Leadership, ethics andlaw within professionalmidwifery practice

• Literature reviewproject (midwifery).

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level: 280 UCAS tariff points, 140 of which must be full A-level plus five GCSE at grade C or above.

Access to nursing, healthstudies or science –considered on an individual basis.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:14–19 Advanced DiplomaSociety, Health andDevelopment minimumgrade D/150 points toppedup with ASL points to aminimum of 230 points.

In addition:Please check our websitefor information on BTEC,AVCE and IB.


You will be required to haveoccupational health andenhanced Criminal RecordsBureau clearance. Academicand character references arealso required.

English languagerequirements:One of the following:• IELTS: 7.0 overall; with




All eligible applicantsinvited to a selection daymust be able to demonstratematurity, have excellentinterpersonal skills and the ability to be empathetic.Previous experience ofworking within a caringenvironment or situationmay be advantageous.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSSuccessful graduates will be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council(NMC) which provides a professionalqualification which is internationallyrecognised. City University London rankshigh for graduate employability andmidwives are always in demand. So once you have completed your course,your career prospects are excellent.

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plAcEmENTS60 per cent of your time will bespent gaining practice experiencethrough clinical placements. This experience takes place in settings such as hospitals,birthing centres, clinics, clients’homes and GP surgeries.


Our Virtual Learning Environmentallows flexible and innovative e-learning and e-communicationopportunities. You will haveaccess to online course materials,resources, interactive activities,assessment and communicationtools within an online community.


ASSESSmENTEach module is assessed using a range of methodsincluding written assignments,simulations, examination,practice-based assessments and skills assessments.

A literature-based study of 6,000 words on a subject related to midwifery is required in the final year.

Midwifery entry course for qualified nurses:Nurses who are registered on part one of the NMC register may be eligible for our 18 month Midwifery BSc.

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Beng electrical and electronic engineering OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course prepares graduates for a career in the rapidlyemerging field of creative multimedia (multimedia editing),multimedia engineering, multimedia internet systemsengineering and wireless technologies.

With the dominance ofbroadband, internet-based,digital communications in mediabroadcasting and the increasingintegration of creative media,internet-based systems are centralto the production, broadcastingand transmission of all mediaforms to the individual consumer.This course provides you with a thorough training and technical background on the management aspects of multimedia engineering.

YEAR ONEIn year one you will be introducedto the basic principles ofmultimedia, internet and computernetworking technologies. Thisincludes an industry-certifiedprofessional course in a leadingvideo editing software packagewhich prepares you for an enduser’s proficiency exam to achieve professional status.

Core modules:• Computer networks and

web programming• Engineering management• General mathematics• Media science• Multimedia editing workshop• Programming and design.

YEAR TWOYear two introduces you toadvanced networking principlesand offers the chance to developobject orientated programmingskills. You will have theopportunity to gain a lot of hands-on laboratory experience in theinternet and programming areas.

Core modules:• Audio engineering• Contemporary issues

in media studies• Engineering management• Internet engineering• Introduction to object

orientated programme• Media history and politics• Multimedia design project• Software engineering.

YEAR ThREEThe final year requires you tocomplete five core modulesfocusing on a specific internet/multimedia theme and an individual project.

Core modules:• Electronic commerce• Engineering management• Internet programming security• Multimedia signal processing• Object orientated programming.

plAcEmENT YEAR (OpTiONAl)You are strongly encouraged toseek placements after your secondyear. The placement will give you

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the opportunity to learnmore about industry, take on graduate levelresponsibilities and insome cases, work as partof a multinational workforce. You will receive asalary and may go on to be employed by theirplacement company after graduation.

TEAchiNgAll the taught moduleshave a laboratory orcoursework component.Each module is taughtthrough two hours oflectures, one hourtutorials and two hours oflaboratory exercises perweek. The courseworkvaries depending on themodule. Some moduleshave practicalcoursework such ascreating a movie usingthe commerciallyavailable software, or creating a simple

game using the Javaprogramming. Others canbe based on essays andcase studies. Some of thecoursework componentsare assessed through oral examinations and peer reviewing.

ASSESSmENTThe course is assessedthrough examinations,coursework andlaboratory reports. Thefinal degree marks arebased on one third of the second year and twothirds of the third year.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:340 UCAS tariff points,including any science-based A-level, preferablymathematics or physics;plus GCSE mathematicsgrade B if not A-levelmathematics. Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills.

BTEC:

DDD in a relevant subject, including D in L3 mathematics.

IB:30, including 5 in StandardLevel mathematics and oneother science subject.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering at grade B/250;A-level in a science-basedsubject at grade C/80.



language grade C.

cAREER OpTiONSGraduates from this course have securedjobs in AIB, Lloyds TSB, CarphoneWarehouse, Sky, Fujitsu, Halifax, RBS,Peter Jones and the BBC. Scope foremployment varies from IT technicalconsultants, web designers, video editors, network consultants, internet and network security consultants to management consultants and games programmers. BE

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizES There are a number of prizes and awardsfor students whoperform well inexaminations andproject work. Detailsof the prizes can beobtained from theAssociate Dean forthe relevant course.In addition, thecommittee may makerecommendations forUniversity awards.


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This outstanding undergraduate course is delivered in theCentre for Music Studies, one of the UK’s most renownedenvironments for the practical and academic study of music.

You will choose from an extensiverange of modules in culturalstudies, performance, compositionand applied music studies.Cultural studies modules embraceclassical music (of various musicalperiods), music in popular culture(film music and popular music)and world music studies.

This course offers you the chance to immerse yourself in every aspect of music at the highest possible level.Additionally, we focus particularlyon employability skills, ensuringthat you are equipped to pursue arange of future careers, whetheryou work as a musician, in music-related fields or elsewhere. Uniquely, the course offers youprivate performance lessons at the Guildhall School of Music &Drama, in addition to excellentgraduate prospects, exceptionalstaff and outstanding facilities in a Central London location.

cOURSE DETAilSDuring the first year all studentsfollow the same broad-rangingcourse and work with a personaltutor to plan a programme of studyfor the second and third years.

Emphasis is placed oncollaboration, on creative work and on expanding your awarenessof the nature of music and itscultural contexts.

YEAR ONESolo and ensemble performance:• All first-year students with Grade

8 ABRSM or equivalent can takeprivate lessons with academicstaff at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

• All students also participate andperform in a wide range of classicaland world music ensembles.

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Core modules:• Composition 1• Investigating western

music I: art music 1450-1850

• Investigating westernmusic II: music from1850 to the present day

• Materials of tonal music• Music in oral cultures

and studies inethnomusicology: an introduction to the nature of music in non-literate culturesand the processes thatprompt musical change in society

• Music, sound andtechnology.

YEARS TWO AND ThREEYou will take six electivemodules in the secondyear and five in the thirdyear. In addition, you willtake three core modules:

Performance:• Students on all

undergraduate musicdegrees continue toparticipate in at leastone departmentalensemble and areencouraged to form and/or directensembles themselves

• Those who reach the required standardeach year may choose tocontinue private lessonsat the Guildhall Schoolof Music & Drama.

Entrepreneurship and enterprise:The second-year musicentrepreneurship module develops yourself-management, team-working and enterpriseskills, to ensure that youare highly employable on graduation.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:Normally 340 UCAS tariffpoints, typically AAB at A-level including music(excluding performancequalifications).

• Applicants with alternative or internationalqualifications (such as IB or BTEC) will beconsidered on theirindividual merits.

In addition:Evidence of practicalperformance, normally Grade 7 ABRSM or equivalent(Grade 8 for candidateswishing to pursue advancedperformance with theGuildhall School of Music & Drama).

English languagerequirements:• GCSE: English Language

at grade C or above • International GCSE in

English as a SecondLanguage at grade C or above

• IELTS: Test of the BritishCouncil at 6.0 or abovewith a minimum score of6.0 in the Writing sub-test

• Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL)at 550 or above withcomputer-based total of213 or above

• UCLES: Certificate ofProficiency in English(CPE) at grade C or above.

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You will be able to explore a wide range of music-relatedcareers. Graduates include soloperformers, sound recordingengineers, composers, music administrators, music therapists, teachers, marketers and entrepreneurs.

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Major Project:The major project is an importantfocus of third-year work, allowingyou to research a musical relatedtopic in depth under the guidanceof a supervisor.

Elective modules available to second and third year students include:• African-American music

studies: gospel and blues• Composing for moving images• Global perspectives: the world

on our doorstep• Greek musical traditions• Historical performance practice• Indonesian music studies• Instrumental and

vocal composition• Music and the moving image• Music business• Music fascism and communism

• Music reception – then and now• Music therapy• Music traditions of the far east• Music traditions of the

Middle East• Nineteenth century opera• Orchestral and

instrumental studies• Popular music now• Popular music studies• Professional and

community music study• Romantic virtuosi• Sonic communication• Sound recording and

studio techniques• Studio composition and audio art• The age of Monteverdi• Wagner, Mahler, Schoenberg• Words-Music-Theatre.

(Please note that this is an indicative list,not all options are available every year)

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Bsc radiography OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course offers a professionally recognised qualificationpreparing you for a flexible and rewarding career inoptometry while studying in the heart of London.

City’s BSc Optometry is atthe cutting edge of optometry and visual science study in both its curriculum and the way it is taught. Throughout the course, students benefit from acombination of state-of-the-artclinics and laboratories andexperienced tutors from a wide range of disciplines.

City graduates have an excellentrecord in the final assessments.Our close links with MoorfieldsEye Hospital also providesstudents access to a wide range of patients. Currently City is the only university thatoffers a BSc Optometry degree in London making it a uniqueexperience – studying in a rich and diverse capital city.

YEAR ONEYou will build a foundation in the basic sciences that underpinoptometry. Lectures are supportedby tutorials and laboratory-basedwork in our bioscience, optics and ophthalmic lenses laboratoriesand in the clinical skills suite.

Core modules:• Clinical skills• Human and ocular biology• Ophthalmic lenses

and dispensing• Optics• Quantitative methods

and research skills• Visual optics.

YEAR TWOYou gain the clinical skills you will need to enter the public clinicsin the third year. This involvesdeveloping an in-depthunderstanding of anatomy,physiology and pathology of thevisual system, as well as spendingmore time in the state-of-the-artclinical skills suite.

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Core modules:• Binocular vision and

visual neuroscience• Clinical skills• Contact lenses• General pathology

and eye disease• Ophthalmic lenses

and dispensing• Professional skills• Visual perception.

YEAR ThREEYou will be developingthe knowledge andclinical skills that formthe basis of modernoptometric practice by working undersupervision treatingpatients in our Fight for Sight OptometryClinics at Bath Street. You will carry out full eye examinations undersupervision and gainspecialist skills in thepaediatric, binocularvision, contact lens,dispensing and visual

impairment clinics. You will also attendMoorfields Eye Hospital,where you will examinepatients with a range ofeye diseases. In addition,you will benefit from aplacement scheme withlocal optometric practicesto gain experience indispensing spectacles.

Core modules:• Binocular vision and

paediatric optometry• Clinical skills and

visual impairment• Contact lenses• Eye disease and

therapeutics• Ophthalmic lenses

and dispensing• Research methods

and special study.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:380 UCAS tariff pointstypically gained from AAB plus an AS level at grade C or A*AA.

AVCE:AA in science (12 unit award)plus mathematics A-level.

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• Other science or medicallyrelated degree: Grades: 2i to first class Honours, 2ii in Orthoptics may be considered.

Dispensing diploma:Over 75% in all theoryexaminations over theduration of the course.

In addition:GCSE grade C or above in mathematics, Englishlanguage and science.

• Access to this course ispossible through theFoundation Degree inOphthalmic Dispensingsee page 176

• We welcome applicationsfrom overseas

• In addition to academicability, you must be able to demonstrate goodcommunication andinterpersonal skills.

All candidates who receivean offer will be invited tovisit the Department.

English languagerequirements:One of the following:• IELTS: 7.0• TOEFL: 100


language grade C.

cAREER OpTiONSAfter graduation, you must work undersupervision for one year, then subject to the completion of a final assessment, you can register as an optometrist with the General Optical Council (GOC). Job opportunities are available in private practice, hospital eyedepartments and in research andteaching. City University London has a nearly 100% employment rate.

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TEAchiNgThe Optometry Department at City has an excellent reputation.Our expert staff come from a rangeof disciplines – optometrists,ophthalmologists, dispensingopticians, orthoptists, physicists,psychologists and biologists.

You learn through lectures,tutorials, seminars, group work,laboratory work, clinical practiceand our web-based virtuallearning environment.

We help you prepare for a career where you can respond to constant change anddevelopment, analyse problemsand challenge current ways ofthinking. Your understanding ofthe evidence and research uponwhich your practice is based will enable you to provide highquality, modern and effectiveprimary care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is through coursework,written examinations, vivas and practice-based assessment. A project or dissertation of around 6,000 words is required in the final year.

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Bsc sociology with PsychologyOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This popular British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree provides a challenging education that benefits students and the organisations that will employ them in the future.

Psychology at City encouragesanalytical and critical thinking,the careful appraisal of evidenceand the application of varioustechnical skills. You will learnabout a broad range of topicswithin the discipline, includingthe application of psychologicalknowledge in a range ofprofessional areas and you will learn to appreciate how thesubject progresses through thecareful use of research methods.

The course offers a wide range of transferable skills which areincorporated into the course to enhance your employmentprospects. As a result, the courseprovides excellent preparation for further training in psychologyat postgraduate level and is also very well suited to thoseinterested in pursuing careersacross a broad range of sectors.

cOURSE DETAilSIn your first year you take fourmodules covering the main areas of psychology: cognitive, lifespan,biological and the history ofpsychological theories. In addition,a specialist module focuses on the training and skills that you will need for your degree,including the use of statisticalsoftware, writing and presentationskills and the use of research toolsto access appropriate material to support your other modules.

In your second year you continuethe study of the core aspects ofpsychology. The research methodsmodule introduces you to a moreadvanced level of designing andanalysing your own experimentaland observational studiesincluding psychometrics and qualitative methods.

The third year provides theopportunity to select optionalmodules. These cover majorapplications of psychology(clinical, coaching, organisational

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and health) and offer the latest research inparticular specialisedareas from leadingresearchers in the field.

Topics currently includememory, cognitiveneuroscience,neurobiology of action,autism, early social andemotional development,the psychology ofwellbeing, language,judgement and decisionmaking, representingconceptual knowledgeand philosophy ofpsychology. In additionyou will conduct yourown piece of empiricalresearch within thepsychology project inclose conjunction withyour project supervisor.

YEAR ONECore modules:• Biological approaches

to mind and behaviour• Cognitive approaches

to mind and behaviour• History and theory

of psychology• Lifespan psychology• Research design

and analysis(laboratory methods)

• Research design and analysis(quantitative methods)

• Specialist backgroundin psychology.

Elective modules:One to be taken from a choice of languages,economics, internationalpolitics, media studiesand mathematics.

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cAREER OpTiONSA Psychology degree is widely recognisedas an excellent introduction to manycareers. Key skills are the evaluation of ideas and evidence, written and oralpresentation skills and sophisticatedunderstanding of numerical data. Our graduates follow further training in professional psychology and alsopursue careers in teaching, socialservices, industry and management,human resources, marketing and many other professions.

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YEAR TWOCore modules:• Biological psychology• Cognitive psychology 1

(memory and language)• Cognitive psychology 2

(thinking and perception)• Developmental psychology• Personality and

differential psychology• Research methods in

psychology (double module)• Social psychology.

YEAR ThREECore modules:• Research project in psychology.

Elective modules:• Abnormal and

clinical psychology• Approaches to autism• Coaching psychology: theory,

research and practice• Concepts and categorisation• Health psychology• Judgement and decision making• Memory: trends and issues• Neuroscience: brain,

mind and body• Normal and disordered

word processing• Organisational psychology• Positive psychology• Psychobiology of gender

resilience in adolescence• Psychology as philosophy• Social and emotional

development: the early years• The p sychology of time• Topics in cognitive

neuroscience.

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This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help diagnose illness by producing and interpreting images. You will study in a uniqueenvironment with state-of-the-art facilities.

City’s BSc RadiographyDiagnostic Imaging coursebenefits from one of the bestequipped radiography clinicalskills suite in the country.

The radiography team are experts in the field and offer a challenging yet supportiveenvironment in which to study.

The Radiography Department was founded due to the merger of five of London’s top radiography schools and still maintains close links withradiography departments inhospitals, the radiographyprofession and industry.

As a diagnostic radiographer, you would use a range of imaging modalities such as:• Computed tomography (CT) • Conventional/plain radiography • Fluoroscopy • Nuclear medicine (RNI)• Magnetic resonance

imaging (MRI) • Ultrasound.

cOURSE DETAilS50 per cent of the course will be spent in the University and theother half on clinical placement.

YEAR ONEThe compulsory modules in the first year will introduce you to the principles and practice of diagnostic imaging. Year one will be spent primarily in the University.

Modules:• Anatomy, physiology

and pathology• Clinical skills and

professional issues• Radiographic image evaluation• Scientific principles of equipment• Theory of radiographic practice.

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YEAR TWOIn your second year, you move on to morespecialised subjects and begin to apply the knowledge andexperience you gained in year one.

Modules:• Clinical application of

theory covered in yearone. This will includeplain radiography andspecialised modalities

• Research methods.

YEAR ThREEDuring your final year the modules help youbecome more critical andevaluative in your work.

Modules:• Adaption of technique• Equipment evaluation• Image interpretation• Management and

understandingprotocols

• Research exercise.

Throughout the threeyears you will undertakeClinical Education at allocated clinicalplacements. During this time, you will beinvolved in the day to day operations,participate with patientprocedures and developthe necessary skills inbecoming competentpractitioners in adiagnostic team.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:300 UCAS tariff points from three full A-levels.

AVCE:Double award – AA in combination with another full A-level.

BTEC:DDM

IB:Individually assessed and at least 30.

Access course:Considered on an individualbasis. Please refer to theinstitution for the number of Level 3 Distinction, Meritor Pass grades required.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:14–19 Advanced DiplomaSociety, Health andDevelopment with 300 tariffpoints to include C/200 inthe Progression Diploma.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grades A–C, which must includemathematics, Englishlanguage and science.

We offer the BSc Radiography(Radiotherapy andOncology). This courseprepares students for careersin therapeutic radiography to work as part of a teamusing technology to plan andprovide radiation treatmentfor patients with cancer.

English languagerequirements:One of the following:• IELTS: 7.5• TOEFL: 100


language grade C.

cAREER OpTiONSOn graduation you will be professionallyrecognised by the College of Radiographersand be able to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and practise in the UK. City’s course has excellent employability, nearly all our graduates find employment in the NHS or private hospitals. You may also be able to practise internationally.

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cliNicAl plAcEmENTSThe Department of Radiographyconducts this course inpartnership with hospital trustsin London and Essex. Thesehospitals provide our studentswith clinical placements:• Basildon Hospital, Essex• Broomfield Hospital, Essex• Homerton Hospital• King George Hospital, Essex• Southend University

Hospital, Essex• St. Bartholomew’s Hospital• St. Mary’s Hospital• The Royal Free Hospital• The Royal London Hospital• The Whittington

University Hospital• University College

London Hospital.

Throughout your course, you will have one primary clinicalplacement as your main site but you will also rotate throughother hospitals to gain greaterclinical experience.

TEAchiNgTeaching methods includelectures, seminars and practicaltraining in the Saad Centre for Radiography Clinical SkillsEducation, one of the best-equipped clinical skills centres in the country. The University alsoreinforces the teaching throughthe use of online/e-learning thatenables you to learn interactivelyusing the internet, with self tests and film-viewing quizzes as well as online lecture notesbeing made available.

ASSESSmENTYour work will be assessedthrough course work, writtenexaminations, class tests,multiple-choice tests, practicalexaminations and clinicalassessments while you are on clinical placement.

RAdiogRAphY (diAgnoStic iMAging)BSc (cont).

Bsc radiography (radiotherapy and oncology)OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


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Bsc radiography (diagnostic imaging)OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course will give you the knowledge and skills to work on the frontline of cancer care – making a vital difference to the care and support of patients and their families.

City has one of the best equippedradiography clinical skills suite in the country – including ourimmersive life-size virtualenvironment (VERT).

The radiography team are experts in the field and offer a challenging yet supportiveenvironment to study.

The Radiography Department was founded due to the merger of five of London’s topradiography schools and stillmaintains close links withradiotherapy departments inhospitals, the radiotherapyprofession and industry.

Therapeutic radiographers arespecialists in hospital healthcareteams who use advancedtechnology to plan and deliverradiation treatment for cancerpatients. They use advancedcomputer programmes andmachines to plan and providetreatment with pinpoint accuracy.Excellent interpersonal skills areneeded to explain the treatmentplans, whilst supporting patients and their families.

RAdiogRAphY(RAdiotheRApY AndoncologY)BSc

ALUMNUS“City University helped me to find a job after the course bypreparing me during the course.”

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cOURSE DETAilS50 per cent of the course will be spent in the University and the other half on clinical placement.

YEAR ONEThe compulsory modulesin the first year willintroduce you to theprinciples and practice of radiotherapy. Year onewill be spent primarily in the University.

Modules:• Anatomy, physiology

and pathology• Clinical skills and

professional issues• Oncological

management• Principles of

radiotherapyprofessional practice

• Scientific principles of radiotherapyequipment.

YEAR TWOIn your second year, you move on to morespecialised subjects and begin to apply the knowledge andexperience you gained in year one.

Modules:• Radiation physics and

treatment planning• Radiobiology• Research methods• Theory and application

of radiotherapymanagement and technique.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:300 UCAS tariff points from three full A-levels.

AVEC:Double award – AA in combination with another full A-level.

BTEC: DDM

IB:Individually assessed and at least 30.

Access course:Considered on an individualbasis. Please refer to theinstitution for the number of Level 3 Distinction, Meritor Pass grades required.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:14–19 Advanced DiplomaSociety, Health andDevelopment with 300 tariffpoints to include C/200 inthe Progression Diploma.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grades A–C, which mustinclude mathematics, Englishlanguage and science.

We also offer the BScRadiography (DiagnosticImaging). This courseprepares you for careers asdiagnostic radiographers,who use their skills andknowledge to produce andinterpret images that helpdiagnose illnesses.

You need to decide which course you want to follow before applyingthrough UCAS.

English languagerequirements:One of the following: • IELTS: 7.5• TOEFL: 100


language grade C.

cAREER OpTiONSOn graduation you will be professionallyrecognised by the College of Radiographersand be able to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and practise in the UK. City’s course has excellent employability, nearly all our graduates find employment in the NHS or private hospitals. You mayalso be able to practise internationally.

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YEAR ThREEDuring your final year, themodules help you become more critical and evaluative in your work.

Modules:• Advanced technologies and

techniques in radiotherapy• Holistic patient care• Research exercise• Understanding of healthcare

policy and quality management.

Throughout the three years youwill undertake Clinical Educationat allocated clinical placements.During this time, you will beinvolved in day to day operations,participate with patientprocedures and develop thenecessary skills in becomingcompetent practitioners in a radiotherapy team.

cliNicAl plAcEmENTSThe Department of Radiographyconducts this course inpartnership with hospital trusts in London and Essex. Thesehospitals provide our studentswith clinical placements:• HCA at Queens Hospital, Essex• London Clinic Cancer Centre• North Middlesex

University Hospital• Parkside Oncology Clinic,

Wimbledon• Queens Hospital, Essex• Southend University

Hospital, Essex• St. Bartholomew’s Hospital• The Royal Free Hospital• University College

London Hospital.

Throughout your course, you will have one primary clinicalplacement as your main site but you will also rotate throughother hospitals to gain greaterclinical experience.

TEAchiNgTeaching methods includelectures, workshops, clinicalexperience in clinical departmentsand clinical experience in theSaad Centre for RadiographyClinical Skills Education, one of the best-equipped clinical skills centres in the country. The University also reinforces the teaching through the use ofonline/e-learning that enables you to learn interactively using the internet, with self tests and film-viewing quizzes as well as lecture notes being made available.

ASSESSmENTYour work will be assessedthrough course work, writtenexaminations, class tests,multiple-choice tests, practicalexaminations and clinicalassessments while you are on clinical placement.

RAdiogRAphY (RAdiotheRApY And oncologY)BSc (cont).

Bsc radiography (diagnostic imaging)OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


Genius withouteducation is likesilver in the mineBenJAMin FRAnklin(1706 – 1790)

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Bsc investment and financial risk Management OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course enables you to develop your skills and knowledge in finance and equips you with a solidunderstanding of the principles and applications of real estate investment techniques.

This course covers the legal andpractical aspects of real estatefinance. The specialist expertiseyou will acquire provides anexcellent basis for a career in international real estate finance and investment.

YEAR ONEEquips you with backgroundknowledge of financial marketsand develops your ability to relateto the study of management,accounting, economics andquantitative methods to thesebusinesses. You also gain anunderstanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis and enhance your mathematical,statistical and computing skills.

Core modules:• Financial markets, institutions

and instruments• Foundations of economics

for finance• Introduction to financial

and management accounting• Professional skills• Quantitative methods.

YEAR TWOFive core modules develop your theoretical and practicalknowledge, as well as enabling you to solve complex problems in real estate finance. Electivemodules offer you the opportunityto enhance your core knowledge and understanding or to continue your language studies.

Core modules:• Portfolio theory and

investment valuation• Principles of finance• Real estate planning

and development• Real estate valuation• Security analysis.

STUDENT TESTimONiAl“One of the unique features of the degree is its flexibility. It gives you a thorough understanding ofinvestment and finance but after thefirst year you can choose to specialisein financial risk management,investment and insurance or realestate. The courses, all of which are taught by faculty who arerenowned in their fields, are highly practical and focussed on your chosen future career.”

Arjun Judge, BSc Investment and Final Risk Management, 3rd Year

ReAl eStAte FinAnceAnd inveStMentBSc

YEAR ThREEThe final year providesyou with specialised real estate investmentknowledge through sixcore modules. A widechoice of electivemodules, of which threemust be taken, allowsyou to extend yourknowledge in other areas of finance andinvestment. You will also complete a 10,000word dissertation related to your studies.

Core modules:• Final Year Project• Landlord and

tenant law• Planning law• Property appraisal• Valuation and

compensation• Valuation and taxation.

TEAchiNg Teaching methods include lectures, seminarsand personal tutorials.You will also spend asignificant amount of time in personal study.Professional links withthe real estate industrymean that you benefitfrom lectures given byleading practitioners.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is by coursework,examinations and adissertation. Your finaldegree classification is based on yourperformance throughoutthe course, with year onecontributing 10 per cent;year two, 30 per cent; and year three, 60 percent. The emphasis is on examinations whichcontribute about 70 percent to the degreeclassification.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:AAA, mathematics preferred.

BTEC: DDD


In addition:GCSE mathematics (grade A)and English language (grade C) or equivalent.

The course requires soundnumerical skills. Studentswho do not have A-levelmathematics or equivalentwill be able to attend extra lectures.

All applicants who receive anoffer of a place on the coursewill be invited to visit Cass.






cAREER OpTiONSMany of our graduates become charteredsurveyors, property analysts, propertyinvestment advisers, real estate portfoliomanagers, commercial and industrialappraisers, real estate valuers andconsultants. Current employers includeBanks and Insurers as well as CB RichardEllis, GE Capital Real Estate, DTZ, NatWestBanks, HSBC, Jones Lang LaSalle, GVAGrimley, Donaldson and Kings Sturg.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizES Scholarships areawarded on the basisof academic merit tostudents from the UK, EU and overseas.If you hold anunconditional placeon a Cass degree andhave achieved higherresults than the entrycriteria then we inviteyou to apply.


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Bsc Criminology and sociology OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course equips you with knowledge and skills relevant to a range of professional careers by providing theunderstanding of how individuals and societies co-exist in a context of difference, diversity and constant change.

This well-established course is concerned with importantcontemporary topics and debatessuch as cultural and socio-economic transformations, family life, social stratification,gender and sexuality, racerelations and new ethnicities,migration, human rights,citizenship and cosmopolitanidentity, governance, media and communications and crimeand insecurity. Throughout yourstudies, emphasis is placed ondeveloping the global dimensionsof sociological analysis.

As well as providing you with a critical understanding of thefundamentals of sociologicalthought, this course encouragesthe evaluation and planning ofresearch. Modules reflect theparticular expertise of academicstaff who are internationallyrecognised for their research.

Sociological theories are taughtboth in specialised courses and inthe context of options addressingspecific social, cultural andpolitical issues. During the firstyear for example, you apply your ‘sociological perspective’ to the vital issues that areredefining our understanding and experience of rapidlychanging urban environments.

A sociology course at Citydevelops a range of skills andintellectual abilities valued by employers including analytical skills, problem solving, communicating ideas,independent judgement and theability to think constructivelyabout key issues.

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SociologYBSc

Bsc Media studies and sociology

Bsc sociology with Psychology 138

cOURSE DETAilSIn the first year you will take the introductionto sociology andunderstanding themodern world modules,which establishfoundations for degree level study.

In the second year, you continue with corelearning but also begin to specialise more inadvanced topics. You can also choose electivesfrom a wide range ofsociology, media andcultural studies andcriminology modules.

In the final year youchoose from specialistmodules which are taughtby leading researchers.You also complete aresearch dissertation on a topic of your choosing,in consultation with apersonal supervisor.

YEAR ONECore modules:• Introduction to sociology• Understanding the

modern world.

Elective modules:• Actors in global politics• A language module• Contemporary issues

in global politics• Contemporary issues



criminology• Introduction to

macroeconomics• Introduction to

microeconomics • Lifespan psychology• Media history

and politics• Theories of

global politics• Topics in applied

macroeconomics• Topics in applied

microeconomics.

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IB: 32


English languagerequirements:• Grade C in GCSE

(or International GCSE)• Cambridge ESOL CPE




600.

cAREER OpTiONSOur graduates are found within a varietyof different professions. Possible sectorsfor employment include civil service,broadcasting, advertising, press andpublic relations, audience and marketresearch, the cultural industries,education, campaigning groups, non-governmental organisations, think tanks,the criminal justice system, protectiveagencies and health and social services.

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YEAR TWOCore modules:• Sociological research methods• Sociological theory and analysis.

Elective modules:• Circuit of culture• Identities and

personal relationships• Interpreting documentary• Interpreting news• Key issues in criminology• Media, crime and

criminal justice • New media challenges• New media: pleasures,

promises and anxieties• Political sociology• Race and ethnicity in Britain• Understanding social change.

YEAR ThREECore modules: • Dissertation.

Elective modules: • Approaches to film• Criminal behaviour• Film, ideology and identity• Forced migration• Gender, crime and justice• Gender and globalisation• Gender and intimate

relationships• Gender and society• Global migration processes• Globalisation and

human rights• Homicide• International politics

of the Middle East• Media, cities and culture• Media and politics:

strategies, scandal and spin• Media, war and terrorism• Migration politics in Europe• Policing and crime control

• Public interest policies and new media technologies

• Social movements and political action

• Sociology of human rights• Sociology of the margins• Sociology of race and racism• Statistical analysis

of social research data• Television and sport• The global media system• The global politics of

development• The information society• The politics of forced

displacement• Transnational

communication in Europe• United States foreign policy• Victimology• Welfare and society• Youth, crime and society.

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Bsc sociology OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This specialist course combines theresearch specialisms of two of the top research Departments at City University London.

This popular course is designed to provide in-depth knowledgeand understanding of the main theoretical perspectives and practical applications of sociology and psychology.Combined studies provide you with distinctive pathways to many of the most importantareas of the social sciences.

You are encouraged to develop a mixture of transferable skillsand competencies such as critical thinking, communication,research design and dataanalysis, problem solving andinterpersonal skills. You willgraduate from this course with a comprehensive understandingof the ways in which the variousdisciplines relate to and informeach other.

cOURSE DETAilSIn the first year, you are introducedto a broad range of sociological and psychological approaches,theories, concepts and methods to establish a solid foundation for further study.

In the second year youdevelop deeper knowledge andunderstanding in specific subjectareas with emphasis on criticalanalysis and research processes.

In the final year you areencouraged to take responsibilityfor your own learning and todevelop in-depth specialisedevaluation and an advancedunderstanding of sociologicaltheory and research.

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SociologY with pSYchologYBSc

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YEAR ONECore modules:• Introduction to

sociology• Understanding the

modern world.

Elective modules:• Actors in global politics• Biological approaches

to mind and behaviour• Contemporary issues



criminology• Lifespan psychology• Media, history

and politics.

YEAR TWOCore modules:• Sociological

research methods• Sociological theory

and analysis.

Elective modules:• Biological psychology• Circuit of culture• Cognitive psychology 1• Developmental

psychology• Interpreting

documentary• Interpreting news• Key issues in

criminology• Media, crime and

criminal justice• New media challenges• New media: pleasures,

promises and anxieties• Personality and

differential psychology• Race and ethnicity

in Britain• Social psychology• Understanding

social change.

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cAREER OpTiONSAs well as successfully pursuingpostgraduate careers in media and relatedresearch fields, our graduates undertakeprofessional journalism training andcareers in publishing, advertising, public relations, marketing and artsadministration and policy. There is alsoan increasing number of employmentopportunities in the rapidly expandingnew cultural and creative industriessector of the economy.

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YEAR ThREECore modules:• Dissertation.

Sociology modules:• Approaches to film• Criminal behaviour• Film, ideology and identity• Forced migration• Gender, crime and justice• Gender and intimate

relationships• Gender and society• Gender and globalisation• Global migration processes• Globalisation and human rights• Homicide• International politics

of the Middle East• Media, cities and culture• Media and politics: strategies,

scandal and spin

• Media, war and terrorism• Migration politics in Europe• Policing and crime control• Public interest policies and

new media technologies• Social movements and

political action• Sociology of human rights• Sociology of the margins• Sociology of race and racism• Statistical analysis of social

research data• Television and sport• The information society• The global politics of

development• The global media system• The politics of forced

displacement• Transnational communication

in Europe• United States foreign policy• Victimology• Welfare and society• Youth, crime and society.

Psychology modules:• Approaches to autism• Concepts and categorisation• Clinical psychology• Developmental psychology• Health psychology• Judgement and decision making• Memory: trends and issues• Neuroscience: brain,

mind and body• Organisational psychology• Psychology as philosophy.

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Software development is a central activity in the IT industryand a degree in Software Engineering at City UniversityLondon provides specialist focus on the programming and development of large and complex software and with an emphasis given to dependable systems.

You will gain:• Essential skills in programming

and software development• Expertise in the latest methods

and frameworks for specifyingand implementing large scale systems

• Paid experience of softwaredevelopment in the IT industry.

While at City, you will:• Acquire expertise in a variety

of computing technologiesincluding specialist methodsand tools for implementingmission-critical software

• Acquire the skills needed to communicate yourknowledge to non-technicalpersonnel and clients

• Gain paid experience of real industrial softwaredevelopment projects.

Specialist modules covered include:• Formal methods to prove

whether or not a programmewill work using mathematics

• Requirements engineering toensure that developers capturewhat the end-user really wants

• Rigorously measuring and managing the quality of software.

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lEADiNg lighT“Existing large and complex softwaresystems require the use of methods,techniques and tools to support theirdevelopment. Our up-to-the-minutecurriculum will teach you about thesemethods and techniques, introduceyou to new advances in the field and equip you with tools to help you build software systems.”

Dr Andrea Zisman, Department of Computing

Bsc Computer science with artificial intelligence

cOURSE DETAilSThis course is suitable for you if:• You want to aspire to

a successful career insoftware development

• You want to be involvedin the development andmanagement of large,complex, missioncritical software

• You want to be taughtby researchers andpractitioners with an internationalresearch reputation.

A common first yearsyllabus enables you tomake your final choice of degree at the end of your first year.

TEAchiNgTeaching is acombination of lectures,case studies, seminarsand laboratory sessions.Project and group workaim to develop creativity

and problem solving and play a major part in the course.Communication and professionaldevelopment skills are covered in the firstyear. Teaching is alsosupported online by the e-learning system.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is byexamination andcoursework though some components, suchas the team project, areassessed by courseworkalone. Your final degreeclassification is calculatedfrom your second andfinal years, with theweighting of 40 per centto 60 per cent respectively.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:360 UCAS tariff points. Point scores exclude generalstudies and key skills. A/AS-levels in a mothertongue other than Englishcount at half value.

BTEC: DDD

IB: 29

Science, technology and mathematics subjectsare preferred and at leastone such subject should beoffered. Overseas, other UKqualifications and relevantwork experience will beconsidered on the basis of equivalence to our A-level intake.




language grade C.

pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThis degree is recognised by the BritishComputer Society, exempting you fromtheir professional examinations andoffering a pathway to Chartered status. Careers include implementingdependable computer systems as part of a software development team. Your transferable skills, expertise andexperience in software development will be highly prized in the IT industry.

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plAcEmENTS ANDThE pROfESSiONAlpAThWAY We offer two routes by which you maygain paid workexperience as part of your degree: a one-year placement or our innovativeProfessional Pathwayscheme, whichenables you tocombine placementemployment with yourstudies. Both optionsare available with all our computingdegree courses.


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This course leads to work in a challenging and varied field – you could be working with patients who stammer or those who have lost their speech following a stroke.

City’s BSc in Speech andLanguage Therapy has anexcellent reputation. It is basedwithin the largest, teaching,research and clinical departmentin the UK for language andcommunication science – you will be learning in the best environment.

The course is taught by expertstaff who are leaders in the fieldof speech and language therapy.The innovative and research-informed curriculum is supportedby a busy in-house speech andlanguage therapy clinic led by specialist staff.

We have close links with speech and language therapyservices throughout London, with many practitioners from these services acting as clinical tutors on our courses.

YEAR ONEThe first year of the courseestablishes the foundations ofhearing, speech and language.These modules will equip you withthe knowledge to understand theprocess of human communicationin the social and clinical context.


anatomy and physiology• Hearing and speech

sciences 1: phonetics• Language sciences 1:

linguistics• Lifespan studies• Professional studies• Social context.

Speech And lAnguAge theRApYBSc

ALUMNUS“There has not been a day since I graduated that I have regretted my choice of career.”

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YEAR TWOIn your second year you will explore thenature of speech,communication andswallowing in childrenand adults. In addition,you will attend weeklyclinical placements in a variety of settings.


neurology anddisorders of the ear,nose and throat

• Developmentalpsychology

• Hearing and speechsciences 2: furtherphonetics

• Language sciences 2:speech and languagedevelopment

• Professional studies• Speech, communication

and swallowingdisabilities.

YEAR ThREEIn the third year thecourse examines thenature of cognition,language andcommunicationdisabilities in childrenand adults. You willcontinue to attend weeklyclinical placements.

Core modules:• Language, cognition

and communicationdisabilities

• Language sciences 3:language processing,brain and behaviour

• Professional studies• Research and

evidence-based practice.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A-level:380 UCAS tariff pointstypically gained from AAB plus an AS level at grade C or A*AA.

BTEC: DDMBTEC and Access coursesmust be in a relevant healthor science related field.

IB:32 (with a score of 5 in eachHigher Level subject).

Access course:60 credits at level 3 (45 of which must be at merit or above).

Scottish Highers:Grades AABBB.

Irish Leaving Certificate:6 subjects at grade B.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:14–19 Advanced DiplomaSociety, Health andDevelopment minimumgrade C/200 points toppedup with ASL points to aminimum of 280 points(excluding general studies).

In addition: GCSE grade C or equivalentin English Language andmathematics. CriminalRecords Bureau clearance is also required.

English languagerequirements:One of the following: • IELTS: 7.5 spoken and

written tests and aminimum of 7.0 in each sub test



Please contact ouradmissions team for further information.

cAREER OpTiONSOn graduation you can register with theHealth Professions Council and practiseas a speech and language therapist in the NHS.

Career prospects are excellent enablingyou to work with clients of all ages insettings such as health centres, hospitals,schools, charities and universities. You can also work abroad and in theprivate sector.

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YEAR fOURIn the fourth year the focus is on research and professionaldevelopment, with an emphasison preparation for entry to theprofession. You will conduct asmall-scale piece of research and complete a block clinicalplacement in the spring term.

Core modules:• Research and

evidence-based practice• Professional studies.

plAcEmENTSThrough clinical placements in health centres, schools andhospitals, you will be able toobserve a range of communicationdisabilities and apply yourtheoretical understanding toclinical practice. These placementsare essential for developing theprofessional and interpersonalskills necessary for you to practice as a speech and language therapist.

TEAchiNgA typical week consists of threedays at City, one day in clinic and one day of private study.Academic subjects are taughtthrough lectures supported byvideo presentations, small-groupproblem-solving sessions,practical classes and tutorials. You will also have access to themost up-to-date equipment in the Speech Acoustics Laboratory.

ASSESSmENTYour progress will be monitoredduring the year through assessedcoursework and reports on yourclinical work. At the end of the year there are written and practicalexaminations that contribute to the final degree mark.

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Beng electrical and electronic engineeringOThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course offers many exciting employment opportunities in the fields of telecommunications, the laser engineering industry, research and development sectors and the electronics industry.

This course has been designed in asystematic way, from fundamentaltraining in engineering science,electronics and computing, tomore specialised and photonicsfocused modules with a strongemphasis on applications andcase studies.

YEAR ONE AND YEAR TWOThe first two years of this courseare joined with BEng Electrical andElectronic Engineering and BEngComputer Systems Engineering.The fundamental principles ofengineering and applied physics,that underpin the design ofelectrical and electronic equipment,are studied in the first two years.

Modules provide essential insightinto electronics, design andcomputing, as well as specialisedelectrical and electronicengineering courses:• Circuit theory• Communications systems• Computer programming

(C/C++/Java)• Dynamics and control

• Electronics• Engineering design• Engineering mathematics• Signals and systems.

In addition to this, engineersrequire managerial skills, theability to communicate effectively,a good measure of humanunderstanding and an awarenessof the economic, environmentaland social implications of their activity. Our courses are designed to provide excellenttraining in all these areas.

YEAR ThREEIn the final year you have theopportunity to take an increasingnumber of advanced specialistcommunications modules such as:• Digital broadcasting technology• Digital communications• Optical and wireless

communications• Signal processing.

All students in the final year are required to undertake a project,which is often associated with the

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design, construction andevaluation of an electricalor communicationdevice, to meet a given specification orfundamental research on the recent availabletechnologies to addresscurrent industrial needs.

plAcEmENT YEAR(OpTiONAl)You are stronglyencouraged to undertakea one year industrialtraining placement prior to the final year of academic study. Youwill receive a salary whileon your placement and as this forms an integralpart of the course,overseas students areeligible for placements.

TEAchiNgThe course is taught bystaff from the School of Engineering andMathematical Sciences

and some of the lecturesare given by consultantsand experts from theindustrial sector. Teachingmethods include formallectures, seminars andtutorials, supplementedby an engineeringapplications course,involving laboratory and group projects.

ASSESSmENTThe final degreeclassification is based on marks obtained in the second and finalacademic years. The final academic yearcontributes twice asmuch as the second yearto the total. Courseworkand engineeringapplications account for approximately 30 per cent of the total.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS-level:340 UCAS tariff points, A-level mathematics andphysics required with aminimum of grade B in A-level mathematics. Pointscores exclude generalstudies and key skills.


IB:30, including 5 in High Levelmathematics and physics.

14–19 Advanced Diploma:Engineering at grade B/250;A-level mathematics atgrade B/100.



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pROfESSiONAl AccREDiTATiON AND cAREER OpTiONSThe BEng Telecommunications isaccredited by the major professionalengineering body, the Institution ofEngineering and Technology (IET). City’s graduates are highly sought after inindustry. Our Graduates follow careers intelecommunications, laser engineering,research and development, IT, design,consultancy or further education.

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SchOlARShipSAND pRizES There are a number ofprizes and awards forstudents who performwell in examinationsand project work.Details of the prizescan be obtained fromthe Associate Dean for the relevant course.In addition, thecommittee may makerecommendations forUniversity awards.


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We have several successful partnership arrangements thatoffer preparatory courses if you are a student seeking entry to undergraduate degrees. These courses ensure guaranteedentry to a specific degree at City, provided that you achievethe grades required.

Our partner colleges and centres are close to City and offer Foundation and preparatory courses. While studying on these courses, you will have the benefit of full membership of the University and access to a range of student services.

All courses (with the exception of those offered atWestminster Kingsway) are intended for students whoare studying in the education systems of countries thatare not recognised for direct entry to a City degree.

iNTO ciTY UNivERSiTY lONDONTogether with INTO University Partnerships, theUniversity has established a purpose-built study centrein the heart of London’s financial district. As a studentenrolling at INTO City you will have full access to CityUniversity London’s facilities. Courses at INTO City arevalidated by the University, which provides assuranceof the quality and standards of teaching and learning.For more information please visit www.into.uk.com/city.

ciTY AND iSliNgTON cOllEgE The University validates an International Foundation Year which is delivered at nearby City and Islington College. For more information please visit: www.candi.ac.uk.

KAplAN iNTERNATiONAl cOllEgE (Kic) lONDON The University works in partnership with KIC London toprovide Foundation courses for international students.KIC London offers comprehensive support includingregular one-to-one tuition. Progression to the

University is guaranteed if you complete their KIC London course at the required level. For moreinformation please visit: www.kiclondon.org.uk.

WESTmiNSTER KiNgSWAY cOllEgE An Access/Foundation year for UK/EU andinternational students prepares you to studyengineering, mathematics or actuarial science at City University London. For more information please visit: www.westking.ac.uk.

ADDiTiONAl iNfORmATiONFull information on entry requirements, start dates and how to apply can be found on the websitesmentioned here. Usually, you should have achievedgood grades in your own education system to beconsidered for a place on any of these courses.

Courses also offer English language preparation, either in combination with academic studies or if you simply need to improve your language skills.

We also recognise university preparatory coursesoffered by David Game College and Bellerbys College.

Other preparatory courses are accepted on anindividual basis.

For further information for international students,please see the International Students section on page 210.

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cOURSE DETAilSThe foundation year is the first year of a four year BEng course (or five year MEng course) for those students who wish to study civil engineering at CityUniversity London but do notsatisfy the entrance requirements.Mathematics is a required subject,at AS-level or equivalent. Thecourse also suits mature applicantswho need to update their technicalknowledge and study skills.

You will mainly be taught atWestminster Kingsway College, the University’s partner furthereducation institution and will also attend City University London where you will have access to laboratory facilities, the library and Students’ Union.

This Foundation course provides teachingwith an emphasis on mathematics andmechanics, as preparation for the first year of the Engineering degree.

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TEAchiNg ANDASSESSmENTAs a Foundation coursestudent, you will takemost of your classes at Westminster KingswayCollege. Some laboratoryclasses are taken at City University London. A key element of thecourse is the tutorialsupport provided and the emphasis on thedevelopment of studyskills. This makes itsuitable for maturestudents who lack formalqualifications or who are returning to studyafter some years. There is some flexibility to change to a differentengineering course afterthe foundation year,subject to the agreementof the course directorconcerned. You may

use the study and socialfacilities at both CityUniversity London andWestminster KingswayCollege. Assessment is by a combination offormal examinations and coursework.

AUTOmATic AccEpTANcETransfer onto the relevantBEng course is automaticon successful completionof the course. These are:• Civil Engineering • Civil Engineering

with Architecture • Civil Engineering

with Surveying.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:A/AS level: 130 UCAS tariff pointsincluding mathematics A-level grade D or AS-level grade C.

BTEC: Offers dependent onindividual applicant.

IB: Offers dependent onindividual applicant.

Number of places:20 places on each course.

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cOURSE DETAilSThe foundation year is the first yearof a four year BEng degree course(or five year Masters degree course)for those students who havestudied the correct subjects at full A-level (A2) or equivalent –mathematics and physics beingrequired subjects but who have not achieved, for whatever reason, the required grades to enter first year directly.

You will be lectured at both City University London, where you will have access to the library,Students’ Union and laboratoryfacilities and at City and IslingtonCollege, the University’s partnerfurther education institution.

These Foundation programmes provideadditional training and study skills toprepare you for the entry to the first year of the Engineering degree.

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TEAchiNg ANDASSESSmENTAs a Foundation coursestudent, you will takemost of your classes at City and IslingtonCollege. Some laboratoryclasses are taken in theSchool of Engineeringand MathematicalSciences at CityUniversity London. Both courses emphasisetutorial support andstudy skills. There is some flexibility to change to a differentengineering course after the foundation year, subject to theagreement of the coursedirector concerned. Youmay use the study and social facilities at both

institutions. Assessmentis by a combination offormal examinations and coursework.

AUTOmATic AccEpTANcETransfer onto the relevantBEng course is automaticon successful completionof the course. These are:• Biomedical Engineering • Computer Systems

Engineering • Electrical and

Electronic Engineering • Multimedia • Telecommunications.

It would also be possible to transfer to the Civil Engineeringdegree course.

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BTEC: Offers dependent onindividual applicant.



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INTO in close partnership with City University London offer awide range of academic preparationand English language courses toprepare international students for university success.

The INTO City University London study centre is located in the heart of London’s financial district, a few minutes’ walk from LondonLiverpool Street station. The state-of-the-art study centre provides first-classteaching and learning facilities forover 1,000 students. As a student on the International Foundationprogramme you will also benefit from full access to the University’slearning and social facilities.

cOURSE DETAilSIf you have completed secondary education in your home country, the InternationalFoundation programme providesacademic preparation for first year undergraduate entry and ensures that you meet the English language requirements for your chosen degree.

The programme combines academic study, intensive Englishlanguage preparation, study skills and cultural orientation.

There are two broad pathways in:• Business, humanities

and social sciences• Engineering, computer

science and mathematics.

Students who successfully complete the International Foundationprogramme, subject to achieving thespecified grades for progression to their chosen degree, will be guaranteedentry to the first year of a wide range of undergraduate courses in one of the following subject areas business,management, economics, journalism,law, music, international politics,computer science, engineering and mathematical sciences at City University London.

START DATESJuly, September and January

DURATiONFour terms or approximately 12 monthsThree terms or approximately 9 months

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Our Foundation courses combine academic study and English language tuition. Run in partnership with INTO and with City and Islington College, theyprovide an ideal route to undergraduate study.

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Completion of 12 years of schooling (or localequivalent to meet the samestandard) with good grades.

English language entry requirementFour term programme:IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent.

Three term programme: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of5.0 in writing) or equivalent.

If you do not meet theminimum English languagerequirement you shouldapply for English forUndergraduate Study or Pre-Sessional English course atINTO City University London.

Tuition fees:For the most current fee information, please visit the INTO City University London website:www.intohigher.com/city.

How to apply:Applications for theInternational Foundationprogramme must be made directly to INTO City University London.

To download an applicationform or apply online,find out more about thecourses available andspecific entry requirements, please visit the INTO CityUniversity London website:www.intohigher.com/city.

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For moreinformationplease visit:www.intohigher.com/city

The City and Islington CollegeFoundation Programme offersinternational students who do nothave the direct entry qualifications forundergraduate courses an alternative pathway to enter a BSc or BEng course in one of the following areas:business, management, finance and actuarial science, computing,international politics or engineeringand mathematical sciences.

The programme offers a solidgrounding in English language,communication, IT and numericalskills. On successful completion of the Foundation programme, studentscan enter the first year of their BSc or BEng at City University Londonprovided that they have achieved the required grades to proceed.

Students complete the Foundationprogramme at City and IslingtonCollege, a modern and well equippedcollege of further education.

City and Islington College hassignificant experience in preparinginternational students for universitystudies and has worked very closely with City in the delivery of foundationyears for a number of years. You willbe registered as both a student of City and of City and Islington Collegeproviding you with access to study and social facilities at both institutions.

UcAS cODEN000 Business/Pathway BSc, G920 Computing BSc, H000Engineering BEng, L190 Economics,L245 International Politics

DURATiONFull-time: One year Foundationprogramme at City and IslingtonCollege followed by three years forBSc/BEng at City University London.

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To be eligible to apply forthe Foundation Programmefor International Studentsyou should have:

• A school leaving certificate with grades at a suitably high level

• A recognised Englishlanguage qualificationequivalent of IELTS at 5.5 or above for all courses.

Number of places:Up to 40 students each year may enter the City and Islington FoundationProgramme for International Students.

Tuition fees:For the most current fee information, please visit the City and IslingtonCollege website atwww.candi.ac.uk.

How to apply:If you wish to apply for entry to the FoundationProgramme for InternationalStudents, please apply viaUCAS (www.ucas.com) usingthe codes shown to the leftor apply directly to City and Islington College.

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cOURSE DETAilSThe foundation year is the first year of a four year Bachelors course(or five year Masters course) forthose students who have studiedthe correct subjects at full A-level(A2) or equivalent – mathematicsbeing a required subject but who have not achieved, for whateverreason, the required grades to enter first year directly.

You will be lectured at both City, where you will have access to the library, Students’ Union and laboratory facilities and atWestminster Kingsway College, the University’s partner furthereducation institution.

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The Foundation programmes provide additional training in mathematics, physical sciences and engineering andcomputing in preparation for entry onto the first year of the Engineering degree.

TEAchiNg ANDASSESSmENTAs a Foundation coursestudent, you will takemost of your classes at Westminster KingswayCollege. Some laboratoryclasses are taken at City University London. Both courses emphasisetutorial support andstudy skills. There issome flexibility to change to a differentengineering course afterthe foundation year,subject to the agreementof the course directorconcerned. You may use the study and social facilities at bothinstitutions. Assessmentis by a combination offormal examinations and coursework.

AUTOmATic AccEpTANcETransfer onto the relevantBEng course is automaticon successful completionof the course. These are:• Aeronautical

Engineering • Air Transport

Engineering • Automotive and

Motorsport Engineering • Energy Engineering • Mechanical

Engineering.

It would also be possible to transfer to the Civil Engineeringdegree course.

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Foundation degrees are an intermediate, work-related, higher education qualification designed in conjunction with employers to combine work-based learning withacademic study. They aim to give you the technical andprofessional skills needed by employers whilst providingmore accessible ways of studying.

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Foundation Degreein Ophthalmic Dispensing

Foundation Degree PublicService Management

Foundation Degree Working with Young People and Young People’s Services

We work in partnership withemployers and further educationcolleges to develop Foundationdegrees that equip you with thetransferable skills and knowledgeneeded in the workplace, whileusing work experience to supportyour academic progress.

Foundation degrees normally taketwo years full-time. Part-time studywill take longer. The Foundationdegree is a qualification in its ownright but you can often go on tostudy for a full Honours degree.

There are no set entry requirements and appropriateexperience in industry may be more relevant than formaleducational qualifications. You are advised to check with the Department directly to discuss your background and career opportunities.

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This course leads to a rewarding career as a dispensing optician, a specialist trained to dispense and fit spectacles and contact lenses, and to recognise basic ocular disorders.

The Foundation degree inOphthalmic Dispensing can leadto further study at degree level or allows you to enter your pre-registration training. Jobprospects are good and the careeris interesting and rewarding.

cOURSE DETAilSThe course was designed in 2002and has had continuing approvalfrom the General Optical Council(GOC) since its inception. Thecourse continues to evolve and is at the forefront of training for dispensing opticians.

YEAR ONEIn year one, you will be introducedto the basic principles of optics and visual optics that underpinwork in ophthalmic lenses,dispensing and opticalmanufacturing. You will also betaught areas of human biology soyou can understand how the eyefunctions in health and disease.

Core modules:• Dispensing• Human biology• Mathematics• Ophthalmic lenses• Ophthalmic services• Optical manufacturing• Optics• Practice management and

communication skills• Visual optics.

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YEAR TWOYear two builds andexpands on the subjectstaught in year one. Inaddition, you will coverbasic clinical skills usedby optometrists and the basics of contactlenses and low vision.

Core modules:• Clinical skills• Contact lenses• Dispensing• Low vision• Ocular anatomy

and physiology• Ophthalmic lenses• Optics• Visual and

neural biology• Visual optics

and perception.

TEAchiNgThe course is apartnership between City University Londonand City and IslingtonCollege, with the majorityof teaching at the college.We believe that learning is a joint venture betweenstaff and students. You will be assistedthrough lectures,tutorials, practicalclasses, group work and a work placement. Thiscombination provides a superb opportunity bothfor learning and preparingyou for your career.

ASSESSmENTAssessment is based on examinations,coursework tests,presentations, practicalwrite-ups, practical work and practice based assessment.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:• 180 UCAS tariff points

including at least onescience subject at A-levelat grade C or above andGCSE mathematics andEnglish at grade A–C

• Our typical offer is CDD with the C preferred in biology

• BTEC in a relevant sciencesubject with minimumMMP overall

• Equivalent qualificationsare sometimes accepted

• In addition: GCSE passesat grade C or above inmathematics or physics,one other science subject,English language orliterature and any twoother subjects are required

• Applications areconsidered from a widerange of backgrounds andassessed individually

• Applicants from overseasare considered on a case-by case basis.


internet-based total.

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The course is accredited by theGeneral Optical Council (GOC). On completion, graduates maygain exemption from the theoryexams of the Association of BritishDispensing Opticians and entertheir pre-registration training as a dispensing optician or continuetheir studies to obtain a degree inAdvanced Ophthalmic Dispensing(one year) or Optometry(minimum two years).

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Bsc Professional Practice (Public service Management)OThER cOURSES YOU mighT liKE:


This course leads to a unique opportunityto further your knowledge and career in the public and voluntary sectors.

The course is aimed at thoseworking in the public services or the voluntary sector and thoseaspiring to work in these sectors.It is designed to equip you withthe knowledge, understandingand skills required for success inadministrative and managementroles in the public services andvoluntary sector.

cOURSE DETAilSThe design and content of thiscourse has been put together inclose collaboration with majorpublic sector employers includingthe London Boroughs of Camden,Islington, Tower Hamlets and Barts and The London NHS Trust.

Core modules:• Change management• Communications for

management• Equality diversity and rights• Impact of technology• Leadership and management• Legislation and social policy• Problem solving• Resource management• Social theory• Two dedicated work

place modules• Understanding organisations• Work psychology.

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TEAchiNgThe course employs a variety of teachingtechniques, combininglectures, seminars andaction learning sets –with particular emphasison work-based learningand the transfer ofknowledge gained fromthe course to the worksetting. You are expectedto bring your workexperiences to theclassroom and yourtheoretical learning to the work place. Teachingtakes place at City andIslington College.

ASSESSmENTSYou are primarilyassessed by assignments that havework-related content.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:• Applicants should

have two A-levels orequivalent or haverelevant work experience

• Applicants should alsodemonstrate an interest in and commitment topublic services and/or the voluntary sector.

cAREER OpTiONS

Graduates of the course will beprepared for a wide range ofcareers in education, localgovernment, the NHS and thevoluntary and charity sectors.Graduates are also able toprogress to a further year’s studyat City University London for the BSc Professional Practice (Public Service Management).

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This course leads to a unique opportunityto further your knowledge and skills inyour work with young people.

This course is suitable for you if you are currently employed in a job which involves workingwith children and/or youngpeople. It will equip you with theknowledge, understanding andskills required to perform the roleof working with young peoplesuch as that of a learning mentor.City and Islington College deliversthe course in partnership withCity University London.

cOURSE DETAilSYou will develop a wide range of expertise in all areas relating to your work with young people.You will learn how to buildeffective relationships withchildren and young people in addition to gaining anunderstanding of other professionsand organisations whose purpose is to support and guide.

Modules will include boththeoretical and practicalinformation concerning howchildren and young people developand the formative influences thatimpact on their lives. You willexamine ethical and legal issuesrelevant to working with youngpeople. You will also studyinformation systems, datamanagement competency and interpersonal skills.

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Modules include:• Approaches to learning

in an educationalenvironment

• Engagement througheffective relationship

• Managing diversity inan educational setting

• Personal andprofessionaldevelopment

• Policies, practice and the practitioner

• Policy, context and legislation

• Principles and practice of transitionmanagement

• Theoretical aspects of young people’sdevelopment

• Work-based projects• Working with partners• Young people’s

development inpractice.

TEAchiNgThe course integratesacademic and work-based learning and this is reflected in the overallcontent and in the natureof the assessments.Teaching takes place atCity and Islington Collegeand the course is run on a part-time basis only.

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Typical offers requireone of the following:• A-levels: Two A-levels

or equivalent • NVQ: level 3 in a

relevant area or relevantwork experience

• Students who havecompleted a relevantaccess course will also be considered

• Other accredited learning provision will also be considered,e.g. completion of LEP portfolio.

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Successful students may proceed to a further year’s study at City University London to achieve the BSc in Professional Practice (Child and Youth Studies).

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ENTRY AND FINANCE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We offer high quality, challenging courses to applicants who demonstrate the preparation and potential to succeed.

Our admissions andselection processes aim to assess you fairlyand consistently. Wejudge applications on individual merit,taking into account youracademic achievements,relevant experience and your motivation toundertake the course.

GENERALREQUIREMENTSTo enter a degree courseat City, you must:

• Satisfy the University’sgeneral minimumrequirement

• Satisfy the individualcourse requirement

• Be accepted by the courseadmissions tutor.

In order to meet theUniversity’s generalrequirement you shouldhave or expect to obtainbefore admission:

• Passes in two subjectsat GCE A-level or

• One 12 unit Double Award.

Other qualificationswhich meet the generalrequirement are:

• Cambridge Pre-University

• The InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma

• The WelshBaccalaureateAdvanced Diploma

• Scottish QualificationAdvanced Highers(SQA) and Advanced Highers

• The Irish LeavingCertificate Higher Level

• The EuropeanBaccalaureate

• Business Technologyand Education Council(BTEC) Nationals(Qualifications and Credit Framework – QCF)

• An Access to Higher EducationQualification.

ENGLISH ANDMATHEMATICSREQUIREMENTSYou must possess a minimum level ofcompetence in theEnglish language andmathematics. Passes at grade C or above inGeneral Certificate ofSecondary Education(GCSE) English languageand mathematics or anequivalent qualification,fulfil this requirement.Some courses will ask for more than theminimum, so pleasecheck the relevant course page.

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REQUIREMENTS FORSPECIFIC COURSESIn addition to generalrequirements, admissionto most courses alsorequires passes in aspecific subject orsubjects relevant to thecourse. See the courseinformation box in each course descriptionfor more details.

TYPICAL OFFERSThe typical offers shownin the course informationsection indicate theusual standard ofachievement expected onjoining the course. Theactual offer you receivemay be different. It isimportant to rememberthat many of our coursesare very competitive andpossessing the minimumrequirement does notguarantee admission.

ALTERNATIVE METHODSOF ASSESSMENTThe University is seekingto develop reliablemethods to assess thepotential of candidateswho do not possessexpected levels of formalqualifications for entry.Where appropriate andavailable, approved entrytests may be offered toyou which, on successfulcompletion, will bedeemed equivalent to the general entryrequirements of the University.

ACCEPTABLEQUALIFICATIONSWe welcome applicationsfrom candidates offeringcombinations of GCE A-levels, AdvancedSubsidiary, Vocational A-levels and VocationalAdvanced Subsidiary.Typical offers will

stipulate grades to beattained in Y13. They will usually be framedaround successfulcompletion of at least 18 units or the three full A-level equivalents.We would hope thatcandidates would takefour AS-levels in Y12,converting three of themto A-levels in Y13. Weappreciate that we willbe presented with a wide variety of subjects at AS-level and lookfavourably on applicantswho offer their fourth AS in a contrastingsubject. We understandthe differences inresources betweenSchools and endeavournot to disadvantageapplicants who have been unable to take four.

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NEW 14–19 DIPLOMAQUALIFICATIONSWe welcome theintroduction of the new 14–19 Diplomaqualifications. Diplomaapplicants will beconsidered on a case-by-case basis where appropriatesubjects have beentaken. Many courses will demand an A-levelfor Additional andSpecialist learning while some will require a particular SpecialistUnit. More detailedinformation will bepublished on our websiteand our UCAS entryprofiles when it becomes available.

OVERSEASQUALIFICATIONSWe have extensiveexperience in welcomingstudents from manycountries and assessingtheir educationalbackground. School-leaving qualifications that may be considered for entry include:

• Australian schoolleaving certificates

• Canadian schoolleaving certificates

• Hong Kong Advancedand AdvancedSupplementary

• India Year XII• International

Foundation coursefrom a recognisedprovider

• Iranian Pre-University• Malaysia Sijil Tinggi

Persekolahan• USA Advanced

Placement tests.

Please contact theAdmissions Office with any queries aboutUniversity policy onoverseas qualifications.

ENGLISH LANGUAGEREQUIREMENTSAll applicants arerequired to demonstratethat their ability tounderstand and expressthemselves in bothwritten and spokenEnglish is sufficient forthem to be able to benefitfrom and participate fullyin their degree. A pass in one of the followingqualifications is theminimum expectation of the University:

• GCSE English languageat grade C or above

• International GCSE in English as a secondlanguage at grade C or above

• IELTS test of the BritishCouncil at 6.0 or abovewith a minimum scoreof 6.0 in the writingsub-test (6.5 overallwith a minimum of 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each sub-test for Law and Journalism courses)

• Test of English as aForeign Language(TOEFL) with 79 IBT orabove (100 for Businessand Law). TOEFL is notconsidered suitable for Journalism

• UCLES Certificate of Proficiency inEnglish (CPE) at grade C or above.

If you hold aqualification that is not listed, you shouldcontact the AdmissionsOffice to find out whether it is acceptable.

NON-STANDARDENTRANTSApplicants who do not have the standardacademic requirementbut who have significantlife or work experiencemay be considered onindividual merit. Thecourse descriptions inthis prospectus give you a general indication of anappropriate backgroundfor a course.

Although you will need to apply for the coursethrough UCAS, it is agood idea to contactadmissions tutors first.They will discuss withyou whether the degreeis likely to help youachieve your goals andhow your experience and educationalbackground match thecourse requirements.

Evidence of recent study, such as an A-levelevening class, an OpenUniversity Foundationcourse or a kite-markedAccess course, is helpful.Some courses at City have foundation yearsthat prepare you for thefirst year of a specificbachelor’s degree course.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESAll applications areconsidered on individual merit and in accordance with our equal opportunitiespolicy. Our admissionsstaff will look at your qualifications,background andexperience and aim to ensure that you are given full andequitable treatment inpursuing your chosencourse of study.

We admit students withthe potential to succeedin higher education andwelcome applicationsfrom people regardless of their gender, religion,age, race, national origin,social background,marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability. We are also committed to theprinciples of wideningparticipation andencourage applicantsfrom disadvantaged and non-conventionalacademic backgrounds.

If you hold a qualification that is not listed, you should contact the Admissions Office to find out whether it is acceptable.

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If you receive an offer that contains a tariff points score,you must read the conditions carefully to ensure youunderstand what you are required to achieve. Someoffers, for example, may exclude certain subjects orunits from your total score. For an explanation of theUCAS tariff and a full list of the qualifications it covers,please see the UCAS website at www.ucas.com.

HOW TO APPLY TO CITYApplications for degree courses must be made throughUCAS. You can apply through your school or collegeusing the Apply system, which enables you to submityour application directly to the UCAS website.

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ www.ucas.com.

UCAS CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:• For callers in the UK 0871 468 0 468• For callers outside the UK +44 (0)871 468 0 468• For callers with hearing difficulties

– From the UK use the Text Relay service on 18001 0871 468 0 468

– From outside the UK dial +44 151 494 1260 (text phone) and then ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0 468.

You can apply for up to five universities on the form.Please take care to enter the correct course code,particularly for subjects with a foundation year or with BSc and BEng options. UCAS has implementedan ‘invisibility of choices’ policy so that, on the initialapplication and while you are receiving decisions,each university can see only their entry and not thoseof other universities you have chosen. This ensuresthat your application for a course at City is consideredsolely on your academic and personal qualities. You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £21 application fee. If you want toapply to City only, you can make a single choiceapplication at a reduced rate of £11. The UCAS code for City University London is C60.

WHEN TO APPLYYour application for entry in September 2012 should arrive at UCAS between 1 September 2011 and 15 January 2012. Applications that arrive after 15 January 2012 will be considered only at theUniversity’s discretion. When your application isacknowledged by UCAS, you will be sent a personalidentification number so that you can access yourrecords via Track on the UCAS website.

The UCAS tariff allocates points to various qualifications, thereby allowing usto make comparisons between applicantswith different qualifications.

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ENQUIRIESFor general enquiries about the admissions process, please contact the Admissions Office.

If your enquiry is about admission or a particular course, you should contact the admissions tutor for that course (please see the course page for contact details).

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BTECQUALIFICATIONS(QCF)Suite ofqualificationsknown asNationalsDetails of the subjects included in the BTEC nationals (QCF) suite are here.

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At the time of printing,major Governmentreforms to student financeare underway in the UK.Subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access(OFFA), City UniversityLondon will charge tuitionfees of £9,000 a year to UK and EU students forentry to all undergraduatecourses in 2012/13.

NO MONEY IN ADVANCE– TUITION FEE LOANSIf you are an eligible first degree UK or EUstudent you will not haveto pay in advance for yourtuition. The cost will becovered by a loan whichyou will start to repay onlyonce you have left yourcourse and are earningover £21,000 per year.

For more information,visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.

REPAYING TUITION FEE LOANSOnce you have graduatedand are earning over£21,000 a year, you willstart to repay your tuitionfee loan at affordable rates based on your salary.Currently, the repaymentrate is 9% of any amountover £21,000 that youearn. So if your salary is£25,000, you will repay9% of £4,000. Youremployer will deductrepayments from yourmonthly earnings. Forstudents from other EUcountries, repaymentswork in the same way asUK tuition fee loans butthe income threshold forstarting repayment willdepend on the countrywhere you are living.

PART-TIME STUDENTSFrom 2012, loans fortuition will be extendedto eligible part-time first-degree students

who complete a minimum of 25% of the full-timecourse per year. Part-timestudents are not eligiblefor maintenance loans or grants.

PAYING BY INSTALMENTSStudents who do not take out a loan must paytheir fees directly to theUniversity. We have aninstalment scheme for UKand EU undergraduatestudents where you pay50% of the course fee at registration and theremaining 50% at the end of January.

NHS-FUNDED COURSESThe NHS normally paysyour tuition fees if youare following healthprofessional courses at City: BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, Diploma in Nursing, BSc Radiography and BSc Speech andLanguage Therapy.

For more information,please visitwww.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students.

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSFor information ontuition fee arrangementsif you are an internationalstudent, please see page 210.

MORE INFORMATION www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

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YOUR BUDGETMake sure that your budget allows for accommodation, food,utility bills, travel, clothes andstudy expenses such as books,photocopying and printing.

LOANS AND GRANTS TO HELP WITH LIVING COSTSIf you are a full-time UK student,you may be entitled to a grant of up to £3,250 towards living costssuch as food, accommodation andtravel. Students from families withincomes up to £42,000 will beentitled to a partial grant. Loans for living costs are available for all eligible full-time UK students.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMELower income families will be able to benefit from a new National Scholarships Programme.

For up to date information on this scheme, please visitwww.city.ac.uk/study.

STUDENTS WITH DEPENDANTSYou may be entitled to additionalallowances if you support childrenduring your studies.

For more information on thisGovernment support as well asother potential sources of fundingfor students with children pleasevisit www.city.ac.uk/study.

STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITYIf you have a disability or learningdifficulty you may be entitled to further targeted support to help you cover your additionalcosts associated with education.Typically this is in the form of non-income assessed awardswithin the following categories:

• General disabled students’ allowance

• Specialist equipment allowance• Non-medical helpers’ allowance• Assistance with travel costs as

a result of the disability.

For more information, please visit:www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinanceor email Learning Success [email protected].

SECOND DEGREE STUDENTSIf you already hold a first degree, you will not normally be eligible for student support for a second degree but could explore alternative funds such as Professional and CareerDevelopment Loans.

Find more information atwww.direct.gov.uk/pcdl.

EU STUDENT SUPPORTIf you are a student from theEuropean Union you are normallyentitled only to tuition fee support.In some cases, if you have beenresident in the UK for more thanthree years before starting yourdegree, you may be entitled toassistance with your living costs.

For more information [email protected] or visitwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.

HOW TO APPLY FOR STUDENT SUPPORTYou can apply for a student support package online atwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.The application process will assess you for loans, grants and special allowances. You should also apply separately forour scholarships through CityUniversity London. Please visitwww.city.ac.uk/study.

For further information andapplications for governmentsupport please visit:

• Students in Englandwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

• Students in Northern Irelandwww.studentfinanceni.co.uk

• Students in Waleswww.studentfinancewales.co.uk

• Students in Scotlandwww.saas.gov.uk.

NHS-FUNDED COURSESDepending on your course, you could be eligible for an NHSbursary to help towards your livingexpenses. For 2010/11 entry, thebasic award of the income-assessedbursary was £2,346 (at home) and£3,392 (away from home), with anadditional allowance for extraweeks on the course.

ACCESS TO LEARNING FUNDSThe Government currently has an Access to Learning Fund (ALF)to assist you if you need additionalfinancial support. Priority is givenif you have higher than expectedcosts (such as students withchildren, final year students orstudents with a disability) or whoface an unexpected financialemergency during their studies.Applications for the ALF are made at the Student Centre. Only UK residents are eligible and assistance from the fund isusually non-repayable.

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Several scholarships and prizes are available to help you fund your tuition and living costs.

City University London and associated organisationsoffer various scholarships and prizes to undergraduates.

AWARDS FROM CASS BUSINESS SCHOOLCass Business School offers scholarships to new UK,EU and international students. These are awarded on the basis of academic merit. There are alsonumerous additional bursaries and prizes available to undergraduate students on all Cass courses.

For more information, please visit www.cass.city.ac.uk.

AWARDS FROM THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCESOur School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciencesoffers scholarships to UK and EU students starting an Honours degree course in the School. Scholarshipsare awarded on the basis of academic merit.

For more information, please visitwww.city.ac.uk/scholarships.

AWARDS FROM THE CITY LAW SCHOOLThe City Law School offers additional scholarships on the basis of academic merit to UK, EU andinternational students on its programmes.

For more information, please visitwww.city.ac.uk/lawscholarships.

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CITY FUTURE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS There are two City Future Fundscholarships available. Both are valued at £1,000 for one year and are open to first year undergraduatestudents from the UK.

CITY UNIVERSITY LONDON AWARDS SCHEMEThis scheme provides cash prizes tostudents on courses at City UniversityLondon on the basis of academicachievement and financial need. Second and third year students may beconsidered for undergraduate awards, of between £100 and £500 per year.

EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPSIn January each year, a fund is awarded to exchange students from City University London who intend to extend their studies overseas.

THE SHIRLEY ROBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship is for £1,000 and is open to applications from UK undergraduate students studying music.

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Newscholarshipsand prizes are frequentlyavailable.Please checkthe StudentCentrewebsite to see the latest list.

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OFNEEDLEMAKERS SCHOLARSHIPThis award is £1,000 for one year and is open to first year undergraduatestudents from the UK.

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SADDLERS SCHOLARSHIPS There are two scholarships available,each of £1,000 per year for three years. They are open to you if you have completed your post-16 education in Islington.

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We are committed to academic excellence in education, research andenterprise that is relevant to business, the professions and wider society.

Each City undergraduate course aims to provide a programme of education whose value lies in itscontemporary relevance, application and use to the professions and wider society. Specific qualitieswe offer through our courses are:

• Discipline-specific knowledge, skills and values that are informed by research

• Ability to contribute, articulate and share ideas across boundaries

• Application of team-working and creative problem-solving

• Exposure to real-life scenarios • Understanding and use of personal

development planning.

ACADEMIC EXPERTISEOur staff include internationally renowned experts in their fields and many academics areinvolved in ground-breaking research. They will play a major role in your educational experience and all are dedicated to making sure that yourlearning is exciting, relevant and rewarding.

STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENTOur commitment to academic excellence is backed bythe highest quality support and facilities. Our learningspaces feature state-of-the art equipment, includingbuilt-in PCs with projectors, digital pen functionality,internet, video conferencing and high quality audio,all controlled from a single podium via a touch screen.

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Our commitment to academic excellenceis backed by the highest quality support and facilities.

LEARNING AND CAREERS: lEARNING AT CITY

FLEXIBLE APPROACHES TO LEARNINGHigh-technology equipment, coupled with our online learning resources, form an integrated learning environment that combines virtual andphysical learning spaces to support our educationalactivities. Our staff and students take advantage of the possibilities that this environment offers to benefit from more flexible approaches to learning. Our online learning environment gives you access to course materials, resources, interactive activities,assessments and communication tools, anytime,anywhere. This includes access to personal learningspace where you can develop a bank of evidence that demonstrates the growth of your knowledge,skills and abilities.

The approach to learning on your course will bedetermined by the specific needs of the discipline that you choose. Usually, you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials andpersonal study. More technical and clinical courseswill include time in laboratories and clinics. Somecourses also include placements, which are anintegral part of many health-related courses.

We structure our courses to allow you to developthroughout your time at the University. Your first year provides an introduction to the study of yourchosen subject at University level and will prepare you for more advanced and specialised study in the following years. On many courses, you will findincreasing flexibility to pursue your own interests and select optional topics during the second and third years, with most students undertaking a final year project of their own choice.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENTAssessment methods vary from course to course, with most courses using a variety of approaches,combining examinations with written coursework,projects or group work. Course descriptions providefurther details on assessment, how marks contributeto final degree classifications and how you will receivefeedback on assessments to support your learning.

QUALITY-ASSURED EDUCATIONThe Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is responsiblefor safeguarding the standards and quality of learningin higher education qualifications and encouragingcontinuous improvement. QAA reports haveconsistently recognised the quality and standards of education at City. The most recent report waspublished in May 2009 and is available on the QAA website at www.qaa.ac.uk.

Many of our courses are also recognised by relevant professional bodies. This provides a furtherendorsement of our educational standards.

SHARE YOUR VIEWSAll students have a valuable role to play in developingcourses and shaping the learning experience, both for themselves and for future students. As a result, we want to hear your views on your experiences atCity. In addition to listening to feedback through day-to-day conversations, we and the Students’ Union also encourage you to express your views in more formal settings. For example, if you choose to become a student representative, you will be given training to help you carry out this role andreflect the views of other students.

In addition, you have the opportunity to completesurveys on each part of your course. This feedback isinvaluable to help us fine-tune courses and improveyour experiences of learning at City.

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We aim to provide an excellent educationalenvironment based on professionalism andrespect to help you achieve your ambitions.

We are committed to treating you in a professional, courteousand helpful way. For your part, we expect you to behave withhonesty and integrity and at all times to act in a way that reflects well on the University.

Here’s a summary of the behaviour that we encourage to create a positive, supportivelearning environment.

YOU CAN EXPECT US TO:• Provide a safe, accessible and

supportive environment which willhelp you participate fully in Universitylife and achieve your career goals

• Communicate effectively with you and listen to your views

• Respect your needs and be fair, open and reasonable in our behaviour towards you

• Deliver high quality, relevant courses.

WE EXPECT YOU TO:• Be professional and respectful in

the way you behave and in yourinteraction with other students, staff and visitors to the University

• Participate fully in University life, takeyour course seriously and seek adviceand help if you have any problems

• Give us feedback on your experienceat City through the methods we make available throughout your time at the University

• Let us know if you have any specificlearning needs or disabilities so that we can support you.

Find more information on ourcommitments to City students and the behaviour we expect from you in City University London and You, available atwww.city.ac.uk/cityandyou.

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We have a long-standingreputation of excellence in professionaleducation. This is reflected in the number of alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their field.

Find more information on ourcommitments to City students and the behaviour we expect at

www.city.ac.uk/cityandyou.

LEARNING AND CAREERS: STUDENT CENTRE

Talk to the friendly advisers at our Student Centre about extra support relatedto your learning, health and finances.

PRACTICAL HELP WITH YOUR FINANCES, LEARNING,HEALTH AND HOUSING

MAKE THE STUDENT CENTRE YOURFIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR:• General enquiries• Financial support• Housing information• International student support• Disability services• Dyslexia support• Payment of fees• Academic learning support• University ID cards• Transport for London

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• Student mental health and wellbeing support

• Student appeals and complaints.

ADVICE ON YOUR COURSE, CAREER AND UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

WE CAN ALSO HELP WITH:• Course registration procedures• Induction arrangements• E-learning facilities• Employment and

careers workshops• Volunteering• University libraries and

computing services• Graduation ceremonies• Replacement degree certificates• Resit and special needs

examinations.

STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICEOur professional, confidentialCounselling Service is available to all students. You can talk aboutany problem with a Counsellor,including personal and socialrelationships, loneliness, familyissues, study worries, sexuality anddepression. Group and individualcounselling are available.

CHAPLAINCY SERVICEThe Chaplaincy Service is open toall students and staff, irrespectiveof religious belief. It encouragesyou to explore questions of faith,meaning and purpose; to learnabout major world religions; toworship; to have confidentialconversations; and to take part in social events. The Quiet Zonehas three rooms available for quietreflection or prayer during the day; the Chaplains can advise on nearby places of worship for various religions.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICEThe Health Service operates anurse-led drop-in service for allstudents at City. The nurse advisercan advise on minor illness andinjuries, assess symptoms anddecide if a GP consultation isneeded. The service givesinformation on sexual healthmatters, including offeringemergency contraception (forwhich a small fee is payable), free condoms and pregnancy tests.

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The Health Service also runs animmunisation service includingfree Meningitis C vaccination forstudents who are 24 or under andMeasles Mumps Rubella (MMR)vaccinations for students who havenever had a mumps vaccination.Our staff will also help you toregister with a local GP.

EYE CARE SERVICEThroughout the academic year, we run a comprehensive eye careservice based in the Department of Optometry and Visual Science.The service is staffed by final-yearundergraduates and closelysupervised by qualifiedacademic/optometric staff. It offers a full range of ophthalmiccare including routine eyeexaminations, contact lens clinics and children’s clinics. There is also a dispensing facility for frames and lenses.

SERVICES FOR DISABLED AND DYSLEXIC STUDENTSWe are committed to promotingopportunities for you if you havedisabilities or learning difficultiessuch as dyslexia. The Disability,Dyslexia and Student MentalHealth and Wellbeing Services offer advice and support including:identifying the necessaryadjustments to enable effectivestudy; accessing specialist funding;arranging specialist assessments;and organising recommendedsupport. We also liaise with staff to ensure that you have the opportunity to participate fully in University life.

ACADEMIC LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICEThe Academic Learning SupportService provides help with studyskills including essay writing, time management, revision andexamination techniques andeffective learning. Appointmentsare normally on a one-to-one basisalthough we also work with smallgroups and run a wide range ofworkshops throughout the year.

PERSONAL TUTOR SERVICEEach student is allocated a personal tutor who is a member of our academic staff. Yourpersonal tutor will be your adviserthroughout your course. You canask your tutor for advice on anyproblem related to your academicwork or personal life.

CAREER AND SKILLSDEVELOPMENT SERVICEOur Careers Service offers help and guidance with individual careerplans, helping you to identify thekey steps that you need to take toachieve your goals. We providesupport in a variety of waysincluding cv and interviewpreparation, careers workshops,volunteering and opportunities to participate in projects within the local community. For furtherinformation see page 200.

Each of you is allocated a personal tutor who is amember of theacademic staff.

LEARNING AND CAREERS: CAREER AND SKIllS DEVEloPMENT SERVICE

Use our Careers Service and professionalnetworks to build your skills, gain industryinsights and plan your next career move.

We have a proudreputation for producinghighly employablegraduates. This year, we are placed 10th forgraduate employabilityin The Times GoodUniversity Guide 2011.Our comprehensiverange of career servicesgives you access toprofessional networksand insights and willhelp you focus on your future career.

SPECIALIST CAREERS ADVICEYou can get in touch with the friendly staff atthe Careers Service toevaluate your life andcareer goals and plan the steps you need totake to achieve youraims. Discuss your plansin confidence in a one-to-one appointment anddiscover our extensive

careers resources, whichinclude computer-aidedguidance packages,occupational interestguides and aptitudetesting systems.

CAREERS WORKSHOPSAND PRESENTATIONSIn the autumn and springterms, major employersvisit City UniversityLondon to givepresentations and run lunchtime skillssessions that give you the opportunity to find out about theirrecruitment plans andpolish your job searchtechniques. In addition,careers consultants andemployers frequentlyhold workshops onsubjects such as effectiveapplications, successfulinterviews andpresentation skills.

Find more informationon our Careers Service atwww.city.ac.uk/careers.

STUDENT ANDGRADUATE JOBOPPORTUNITIESUse The Vacancy Board,our specialist onlineservice, to discover jobopportunities whileyou’re studying and after you graduate. Inaddition to traditionalstudent jobs such asadministration andclerical work, bar work, retail and marketresearch, students have found positions as technical consultants,translators, broadcastersand hedge fundresearchers. The VacancyBoard includes:

• Part-time, vacation and temporary jobs

• Industrial placementsand summer internshipopportunities

• Graduate employmentschemes.

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WORK-BASED LEARNINGWe provide an expanding work-based learning programme where you can designand manage your own programme of study, in partnership with your employersand the University. This gives you a great opportunity to apply your learningdirectly in the workplace. We also offer a wide-ranging programme of foreignlanguage courses that can enhance your employability in the global job market.

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More than 10,000 Citystudents and graduatesare currently registeredon the site, along with more than 3,000employers, such asKPMG, Macfarlanes LLP, Allen & Overy, O2, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Credit Suisse,HSBC, BBC, Sky and General Electric.

STUDENTVOLUNTEERINGImprove youremployment chances by developing new skillsthrough volunteering. We can help you findvolunteering placementsboth on campus and inthe local community. In recent initiatives oncampus, students havetaught young peopleabout engineering,trained young journalistsand helped schoolchildren developenterprise skills. In thecommunity, volunteershave worked in localhospitals, law centres,international charities,human rights groups,

theatres and in sports-related activities. After avolunteering placement,we will help youarticulate your newly-found skills both on yourcv and during interviews.

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Access a vast wealth of knowledge through our main library, specialistlibraries and online facilities.

LIBRARY SERVICESThe main University libraryoccupies five floors in theNorthampton Square building and includes the law library andother specialist collections. Inaddition, there are specialist sitelibraries at Bunhill Row (CassBusiness School), Gray’s Inn Place (The City Law School) and at Whitechapel (School of HealthSciences). You are welcome to use any of the libraries.

LIBRARY FACILITIES INCLUDE:• A range of stock for borrowing:

overnight, seven day and threeweek loan books, DVDs, musicalscores and CDs

• Self-service borrowing facilities;renewal and reservations via the internet

• 1,400 individual study spaces• Bookable group study rooms• Print and photocopy facilities.

OVER 280,000 VOLUMESOur total library stock is more than280,000 volumes, of which aroundtwo-thirds may be borrowed. You may borrow up to 15 books for up to three weeks. The printedcollections are augmented by our portfolio of over 25,000 journal titles available to accesselectronically, on and off campus.

ELECTRONIC INFORMATIONThe library provides access toelectronic information, includingdatabases and electronic journals.Each library has fully equippedcomputer rooms for access to theinternet and a complete range ofUniversity software packages.

FIND WHAT YOU NEEDOur dedicated library staff will help you navigate through our vast collection of informationsources so you can successfullylocate, access and evaluate theresources you need.

LIBRARY OPENING HOURSThe library at Northampton Square is open until midnight on weekdays during term time and until 21:00 at weekends including weekends outside termtime. Opening hours are extendedfurther during examination times.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYThe library provides a range ofsupport for users with disabilities.They include a text magnifier(software for students with visual impairments), inspirationmind mapping software and voice recognition software. The equipment is available in specialist rooms within the mainlibrary at Northampton Square.

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A MULTI-MILLION POUND REFIT AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENTWe have invested aconsiderable amount oftime and money to ensurethat you have excellenttechnology to supportyour studies. We have a policy of replacingequipment every fouryears and a full overhaulof student facilities tookplace in summer 2008.

We recently undertook a multi-million poundproject to refit all ourlecture theatres and many seminar rooms with state-of-the-artaudio-visual equipment.In addition, the library atthe Northampton Squaresite has recently beenextensively refurbished. It now contains groupstudy rooms withstandalone presentationequipment, collaborativeworking areas known as

‘Technobooths’ and a‘Sandpit’ area to showcasenew technologies.

Internet access isavailable for all, includingin our halls of residence.

IT SERVICE CENTREThe IT Service Centre,situated at the mainNorthampton Square site,is available to you as adrop-in support facility.Open 08:00 to 20:00during term time, theCentre provides a ‘onestop shop’ where you can:

• Configure your device to connect to thewireless network

• Purchase print credit• Buy computer

consumables• Get help with

audio-visual services• Receive technical

advice for supportedapplications and devices.

IT SERVICE DESKThe IT Service Desk is themain point of contact byphone or email for any IT or audio-visual relatedqueries and is open from 08:00 to 20:00during term time.

WORKSTATIONSWe provide over 1,000Windows, 200 AppleMacintosh and 57 Linuxworkstations, located inaccessible areas aroundthe campus, with 24 houraccess for specific areas.

PC LABORATORYOPENING HOURSDuring term time, PCs are available to you eachweekday from 08:00 to20:00, with 24 houraccess, seven days a week for specific areas.

Make the most of up-to-the-minutetechnology and helpful services thatprovide in-depth support for your studies at City.

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The Students’ Union is here to provide anindependent voice torepresent you and offersupport during your time at University. City University LondonStudents’ Union isaffiliated to the NationalUnion of Students (NUS)and plays an active role in national student

politics. We also organisea host of sporting andsocial events to keep you entertained.

JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETYWe have over 50 clubsand societies which cater for a broad range of interests. Activitiesinclude anything fromextracurricular academicactivities to talent shows and club nights in venues such as theMinistry of Sound.

BECOME A VOLUNTEERWe provide a range of volunteeringopportunities that canhelp you to help otherswhile developing skillsfor your future career. If you are interested in journalism, videoproduction orphotography you can join a student mediagroup which produces a regular newspaper

and the Union website.Meanwhile if you are a law student you canvolunteer on our peeradvocacy project.

TAKE PART IN SPORTWe support a range of sporting activitiesincluding badminton,basketball, cricket,fencing, football, hockey,netball, rugby, squash,table tennis and tennis. If you want to trysomething new, otheroptions include iceskating, rock climbingand horse riding.

EAT, MEET FRIENDS AND SOCIALISEThere is a range of placesto eat at the University,from coffee shops tosandwich bars, thestudent refectory and theStudents’ Union socialvenue, Ten Squared,where you can choosefrom a wide selection

of hot and cold food andspeciality dishes.

Named after its address,10 Northampton Square,Ten Squared is a multi-functional social space.During the day, it’s aplace to meet friends, eat, chat, surf the web or relax between lectures. In the evening, the venuebecomes a vibrant socialspace that hosts a rangeof attractions fromtelevised sporting eventsto fashion shows andquizzes. You can evenreserve a table or an areafor your own functions.

Get advice and support, join sports clubsand societies, and take part in a huge rangeof events and entertainment.

We have over 50 clubs and societieswhich caterfor a broadrange ofinterests.

To find out more about what’s on offer at the Students’ Union, visit our website

www.city.ac.uk/studentsunion.

You find no man,at all intellectual,who is willing toleave London. No Sir, when a manis tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is inLondon all that life can afford.

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HALLS OF RESIDENCEAs an undergraduate student coming to live inLondon, you will want to feel secure and comfortablein your accommodation. In partnership with thirdparty accommodation providers, we have invested in new and refurbished halls of residence with private,modern study bedrooms and communal living spaces,where you can cook, relax and feel at home.

You also benefit from a community of fellow Citystudents which provides a great opportunity to meetnew people from different courses and backgrounds.All halls are within easy travelling distance of theUniversity, are self-catered and offer computer and telephone points in every bedroom.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIf you have any special requirements, please contact our Student Centre for confidential advice as soon as possible after you have received an offer of a place at City.

APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATIONAll prospective full-time students can apply for a place in halls. First year undergraduates who liveoutside the Greater London area are given priority.

You can apply for a place at a hall of residence at:www.city.ac.uk/accommodation.

GUARANTEED ROOMSThe following information outlines our 2011accommodation guarantee scheme. The terms may change for 2012, so please check our websitebefore applying for University accommodation.

TO BE GUARANTEED A PLACE IN HALLS:• You must firmly accept our offer of a place

on a full-time course no later than 15 May• Our Student Centre must receive your

accommodation application by 15 May • You must be resident outside the traditional

boundaries of the Greater London area• You must be aged 18 years or above at the

time of taking up residence in the hall.

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Whether you want to live in halls ofresidence or private rented accommodation,our Student Centre’s housing advisers can help.

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If you have accepted our conditional offer, yourguaranteed place in halls will not be confirmed untilthe Student Centre has received notification that youhave met the conditions of your offer of a place on the course. If you are holding City as an insuranceoffer and you change this to a firm acceptance before 15 May, you must inform the Student Centre so that the alteration can be recorded. Your application will not be guaranteed until you have done so.

In the summer, if you meet the conditions of youroffer, have been accepted on a full-time course and are guaranteed accommodation, the Student Centrewill confirm your place in halls.

If you fall outside the University’s guarantee scheme,you may still be offered a hall place if there are roomsavailable. Please note that Liberty Court can acceptstudents (on a case-by-case basis) who turn 18 yearsold within 6 weeks of the residence start date. Pleasecontact the accommodation team in the StudentCentre if you wish to discuss this further.

COST OF UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATIONFor further details about University accommodation costs please seewww.city.ac.uk/accommodation.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONIf you do not have a place in halls, the Student Centre can provide information to help you findaccommodation in the private sector. July and Augustare the best times to find private accommodation in London for the following academic year. Types of accommodation range from shared rooms to self-contained flats and prices vary accordingly.

If you do not have anywhere to stay in London while you search for a place, the Student Centre can send you a list of hostels or may be able to find you a temporary place in one of the halls of residence before your course begins.

See our website for more information:www.city.ac.uk/accommodation.

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COSTS OF PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONPrivate accommodation in central London can beexpensive. As the cost varies according to location and amenities, the following figures are only a guide. The figures are for 2010/11 and are likely to rise in subsequent years.

• Single room with shared bathroom and cooking facilities: from £95 per week

• Self-contained flat for two people: from £250 per week

• Single room in a hostel with some meals provided: from £175 per week

• Single room in a hostel with breakfast only: from £125 per week.

The cost of accommodation in the private sector does not include heating, lighting and hot waterwhich will be charged in addition to your rent. Costs for accommodation for couples with childrenwill normally be higher than these figures. Temporaryaccommodation in hotels, including breakfast butexcluding other meals, is likely to cost at least £70 perday per person. For private accommodation you mustbe prepared to make a returnable deposit againstdamage, ranging from a week’s to a month’s rent and also to pay a month’s rent in advance. You willalso have to sign a contract, which would normally be for a minimum term of six months. Although youwill find cheaper accommodation in areas outsidecentral London, you should note that any savings may be offset by greater travelling costs.

COUNCIL TAXMost full-time students do not have to pay council tax. If you are sharing accommodation with non-students, you may be expected to contribute to the household’s council tax bill.

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Around a third of City’s undergraduate and postgraduate students are from 160 countries and contribute to a lively,cosmopolitan atmosphere on campus.

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Every year we welcome a largenumber of international students.This section covers practicalinformation for those students.

LIVING IN LONDONLondon is one of the world’sgreatest cities and we are right in the heart of it.

LIVE IN THE CENTRE OF LONDONThe University is in Islington in London Transport Zone 1, (the centre of London) and close

to several London Underground(tube) lines, so it is easy to travelaround. You will find famouslandmarks including St Paul’sCathedral, Big Ben and the Housesof Parliament, Buckingham Palace,Tower Bridge and the Tower ofLondon, Trafalgar Square,Piccadilly Circus and CoventGarden just a few stops away.

ENJOY THE LOCAL AREAIslington is a vibrant, creative area of London where you will finda wide range of bars, restaurants,clubs and gig venues to suit yourtaste and budget. Close by, you can visit the famous Barbican arts centre which features films,concerts and exhibitions and you can see world-class dance at Sadler’s Wells, five minutes’walk away.

DISCOVER LONDON NIGHTLIFELondon nightlife is famous theworld over. On any night of theweek you will find a range ofevents, many of which are free or discounted for students.

MAKE LONDON YOUR CAMPUSWithin Zone 1, you will find a huge variety of museums andlibraries, including The BritishMuseum and The British Library.Many are free to enter.

SEE LONDON ON A BUDGETSightseeing and entry to manymuseums is free and shops,cinemas and theatres often offerstudent discounts. You can alsobenefit from a 30% discount ontravel within London, as well as discounts on national travel.

CONNECT WITH LONDON BUSINESSLondon is a major internationalhub for a wide range of industries –including finance, creative andmedia. Our location and links with the City of London make it the perfect place not only to studybut to build networks which willcarry you through your career.

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ENTRY QUALIFICATIONSYou must meet the University’sgeneral requirements and thespecific requirements of the course.The University’s Admissions Officeis experienced in assessinginternational qualifications andcan provide advice if required.

Please contact:Admissions OfficeT: +44 (0)20 7040 8716/0223E: [email protected]

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES AND SUPPORTAs City’s courses are taught inEnglish, proof of competency inEnglish is required for admission.See the course pages for therequirements of specific courses.

We run full-time courses in English during the summer to help students improve theirEnglish before their course starts.We also offer an English LanguageSurgery which provides advice and guidance on learning English,based on your individual needs.

FOUNDATION COURSES FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS Students who do not meet the standard admissionsrequirements for direct entry can take a foundation course orpreparatory route before startingtheir degree course. Find moredetails of foundation courses andpreparatory routes on page 170.

APPLYING THROUGH UCASInternational students must apply through UCAS (Universitiesand Colleges Admissions Service),the central organisation thatprocesses applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges. The application deadline for UKand EU students is 15 January 2012. The deadline for overseasstudents is 30 June 2012 but early application is advised.

You can apply through the UCAS website www.ucas.com.

VISA REQUIREMENTSFind information about applying for visas to study at City in the International Student Support section of the Student Centre website atwww.city.ac.uk/studentvisa.

Further information about applying for visas outside the UK is available on the UK BorderAgency International website atwww.ukvisas.gov.uk.

Information about applying toextend a visa in the UK is availablein the ‘Studying in the UK’ sectionof the UK Border Agency website atwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.

You are responsible for obtainingany necessary visas and entryclearance into the UK.

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TUITION FEES Fees for overseas undergraduatestudents vary according to thecourse you intend to study. Up-to-date fee information for the 2012/13 financial year will be available from individualDepartments and on the University website.

If you are from the EU you normally qualify for the UK fee rate.

ACCOMMODATIONWe guarantee accommodation to first year internationalundergraduate students, provided we receive youraccommodation application before the deadline. Most of our student accommodation is within walking distance of the University.

Our Student Centre can provideadvice and guidance on findingsuitable private accommodation.

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships, which are awarded to outstanding students, areavailable for some courses.

More information is available at www.city.ac.uk/scholarships and on individual course pages on the University website.

LIVING COSTSYou should make sure that your budget allows for flights,accommodation, food, heating,travel, clothes, books and personalitems. Your tuition fees do notinclude University accommodation,which is a major item ofexpenditure, whether you areliving in one of the University’shalls of residence or in privateaccommodation. As a rough guide,you could expect to spend between£9,000 and £12,000 a year.

PART-TIME AND VACATION WORKIf you are in the UK on a studentvisa, you will be allowed to workon a part-time basis (up to 20 hours per week) during term timeand full-time during vacations.Although City’s Career and SkillsDevelopment Service can assist in finding part-time and vacationwork, you should not plan yourfinances for your time in the UK on the assumption that you will be able to support yourself frompart-time earnings.

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWe have dedicated internationalstudent advisers, based in theStudent Centre, who are availableto offer advice and assistance to all international students who arestudying, or thinking of studying,at the University.

• Comprehensive pre-arrivalinformation is published on theUniversity website, giving youguidance on everything fromsetting up a bank account to UK immigration regulations

• Schools and Departmentsorganise special welcome eventsfor international students at thebeginning of term and inductionand orientation sessions

• The Students’ Union has a range of international studentsocieties which hold social events throughout the year.

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For a full list of our international visits and for furtherinformation please use the contact details below:

AFRICAKenyaMauritiusNigeriaSouth AfricaTanzania

AMERICASBrazilColombiaCanadaMexicoUSA

ASIABangladeshBruneiChinaHong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanKazakhstanKoreaMalaysiaPakistanTaiwanVietnam

EUROPECyprusCzechRepublicFranceGermanyLithuaniaNorwayPolandRussiaSwitzerlandTurkeyUkraine

MIDDLE EASTBahrainIranJordanKuwaitSaudi ArabiaQatarUAE

[email protected]

www.city.ac.uk/international

COUNTRIES VISITED REGULARLY INCLUDE:

If your country does not appear on this list, please check our websitefor the latest information or email us via [email protected].

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When you embark on your course with us, you begin a lifelong association with both theUniversity and its wider communityof former students. Through our Alumni Network you can:

• Receive careers advice and attendour special events programme

• Take advantage of excellentnetworking opportunities

• Get special benefits available to City graduates.

JOIN A WORLDWIDE NETWORK FOR LIFEOur Alumni Office is our officialcommunication channel with our graduates once they have left.Thousands of alumni from 160countries have registered theircontact details on our database.

Membership of the Alumni Network,which provides a range of benefits,is both free and automatic.

STAY CONNECTEDKeep in touch with the Universityand other graduates through:

• The bi-monthly e-bulletin for City alumni

• The annual edition of ‘City’ magazine

• Social networking groups for City alumni on LinkedIn,Facebook and Twitter.

ATTEND EXCLUSIVE EVENTSOur alumni receive invitations tonetworking, social and high-profilespeaker events. A growing numbernow take place outside the UK, inNorth America, Asia and Europe.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CAREERS SUPPORTAs a City alumnus, enjoy:

• A tailored events programme for recent graduates

• Free access to the University’scareers resources for three years after graduation

• Mentoring opportunities.

RECEIVE DISCOUNTSAlumni receive a number ofdiscounts, including reducedmembership fees for the library and sports facilities.

CONTRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY LIFEAlumni also contribute to the life of the University by:

• Sharing their experiences atrecruitment events

• Mentoring a City student oralumnus online or in person

• Playing a vital role in thecontinuing development of theUniversity and its studentsthrough financial contributions to City’s Future Fund.

WELL-KNOWN CITY ALUMNIHere are just a few of our alumni:

• Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou,founder of Easyjet

• Samira Ahmed,newsreader and reporter

• Keith Abel,co-founder of Abel & Cole

• Brendan Barber,General Secretary of Britain’sTrades Union Congress (TUC)

• Professor Dame Wendy Hall,leading computer scientist andformer Vice-President of theRoyal Academy of Engineering.

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Find more information about graduate activities and the Alumni Network on our website:

www.city.ac.uk/alumni.

INFORMATION: VAlIDATED CoURSES

Validation is a process by which City University Londonrecognises specific courses offered by institutions that cannot award their own degrees, as equivalent instandard to its own degrees, diplomas and certificates.

A CITY DEGREE FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION Students successfully completingthese courses are awarded adegree, diploma or certificate from City University London andtherefore also become graduates of City. For further details of these courses, please contact the institution concerned at theaddress given in this section.

ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS LONDON• Acting, BA• Musical Theatre, BA• Performance Studies,

Post Diploma BA.Cone Ripman House14 Bath RoadChiswick, London W4 1LYT: +44 (0)20 8987 6666F: +44 (0)20 8987 6699www.artsed.co.uk

GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA• Acting, BA• Music, BMus• Technical Theatre Arts, BA.Guildhall School of Music & DramaSilk Street, BarbicanLondon EC2Y 8DT

T: +44 (0)20 7628 2571F: +44 (0)20 7256 9438www.gsmd.ac.uk

TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DANCE Dance• Dance Theatre, BA.Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and DanceLabanCreeksideLondon SE8 3DZT: +44 (0)20 8691 8600F: +44 (0)20 8691 8400

Music• Musical Theatre

(Performance), FdA/BA• Performance, BMus• Indian Music, BMus.Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance TrinityKing Charles CourtOld Royal Naval CollegeGreenwichLondon SE10 9JFT: +44 (0)20 8305 4444F: +44 (0)20 8305 9444www.trinitylaban.ac.uk

RAVENSBOURNE • Animation Practice, FdA• Fashion Product

Innovation, FdA

• Broadcast Audio Technology, FdSc

• Editing and Post Production, FdA

• Broadcast Information Technology, FdSc

• Broadcast Operations, FdA• Broadcast Technology, FdSc• Digital Film Production, FdA• Outside Broadcast

Technology, FdSc• Animation Production, BA• Broadcast Technology, BSc• Editing and Post

Production, BA• Production, BA• Architecture, BA• Interior Design Environment

Architectures, BA• Design Products, BA• Design Interactions, BA• Graphic Design, BA• Motion Graphics, BA• Digital Photography, BA• Fashion, BA• Content Development

and Production, BA• Scriptwriting, BA• Sound Design, BA• Music Production

for Media, BA• Web Media Production

and Management, BA.Ravensbourne6 Penrose WayLondonSE10 0EWT: +44 (0)20 3040 3500www.rave.ac.uk

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INFORMATION: TRAVEl INFoRMATIoN

MAIN CAMPUSNorthampton Square, EC1V 0HB

BUS ROUTES4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 55, 56, 63, 73, 153,205, 214, 243, 274, 341, 394, 476

BY TUBEThe nearest Underground stations are Angel and Old Street on the Northern line (Bank branch)and Barbican and Farringdon on the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. All University buildings areapproximately ten minutes walk from the nearest Underground station.

BY CARParking in the roads surroundingthe Northampton Square site is at parking meters. The nearestNational Car Park to NorthamptonSquare is on Pear Tree Street, off Goswell Road.

CASS BUSINESS SCHOOLBunhill Row, EC1Y 8TZ

BUS ROUTES4, 8, 21, 25, 43, 55, 56, 76, 100, 133, 135, 141, 153, 172, 205, 214, 242, 243, 271, 521

BY TUBEThe nearest Underground stationsare Moorgate and Old Street on the Northern line (Bank branch)and Barbican, Farringdon andMoorgate on the Metropolitan, Circleand Hammersmith & City lines.

BY CARParking in the roads surroundingBunhill Row is at parking meters.The nearest National Car Parks toCass Business School are at FinsburySquare and Aldersgate Street.

FROM OUTSIDE LONDONLondon coach and train terminalsand airports link with theUnderground and bus networks.

BY AIRRail service connects Gatwick and Luton airports with Farringdon station. Trains run every 30 minutes and thejourney takes 45 minutes.

The Heathrow Express runs from the Heathrow Airport toPaddington station with a journeytime of 15 minutes. Heathrow isalso on the Piccadilly line of theLondon Underground but journey

times are considerably longer. The nearest Underground stationsfor the University are reached by changing at King’s Cross StPancras. The journey fromHeathrow to King’s Cross StPancras takes about one hour.

From London City Airport, take the Docklands Light Railway (DLR)towards Bank station and changeto the Northern Line (northbound)for Moorgate, Old Street or Angel.Express coach services also run to Liverpool Street station.

From Stansted Airport, take theStansted Express to LiverpoolStreet station. Trains run every 15 minutes and the journey takes about 45 minutes.

Almost all of City’s sites are withinthe congestion charging zone anddrivers are liable to a daily charge,payable in advance, between 07:00 and 18:00 on weekdays.

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INFORMATION: UNIVERSITY ADDRESSES

CITY UNIVERSITY LONDONNorthampton SquareLondon EC1V 0HBUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)20 7040 5060

CASS BUSINESS SCHOOLCity University London106 Bunhill RowLondon EC1Y 8TZUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)20 7040 8600

THE CITY LAW SCHOOLCity University London4 Gray’s Inn PlaceLondon WC1R 5DXUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)20 7404 5787

SCHOOL OFHEALTH SCIENCESCity University London20 Bartholomew CloseLondon EC1A 7QNUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)20 7040 5721

FURTHER INFORMATIONContact details, includingtelephone and email addresses,are given for each course entry to enable you to obtainfurther information about a particular course.

The information in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press. The University reserves the right, arising from unforeseen events or circumstances beyond our control, to add or remove courses and to makechanges in regulations, syllabuses, course options and modules, fees etc,without prior notice.

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PHOTOGRAPHY:Front cover:David OxberryInside pages:Andre LichtenbergChristian SinbaldiDavid OxberryDuncan PhillipsGarry VassalloGreyscale PhotographyLaura MtungwaziLKM PhotographyMark TurnballMatt Shipton

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WELCOME: WeLCOMe TO CITY

Choosing the right university for you is one of the mostimportant decisions you will make. We hope this prospectuswill give you an insight into what makes City special and help you make the best possible choice for your future.

COURSESIntroduction to degrees 7

Course Index 9

degree Courses 11

Foundation Programmes 164

Foundation degrees 175

iNFORmATiONValidated Courses 216

Travel Information 218

Maps 220

university Addresses 224

ENTRy AND FiNANCEentry requirements 182

uCAS Tariffs 187

Tuition Fees and Loans 190

Financial Support 191

Scholarship and Prizes 193

CiTy liViNGCampus Facilities – Library 202

Campus Facilities – IT 203

Campus Facilities – Students’ union 204

Accommodation 206

International Students 210

Alumni 214

lEARNiNG AND CAREERSLearning at City 195City university London and You 197Student Centre 198

Career and Skills development Service 200

CONTENTS

wElCOmEVice-Chancellor’s Introduction 1

Why choose City university London? 2

Our Schools 4

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Educating in London since 1894UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2012/13

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