UWIC Undegraduate Prospectus 2011

UNIVERSITY OF WALES INSTITUTE, CARDIFF ATHROFA PRIFYSGOL CYMRU, CAERDYDD

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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

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CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6070

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CAREERAREAS

All wood/pulp used in this prospectus is sourced fromsustainable producers and responsibly managed foreststhat create minimal environmental impact.

UWIC’s courses are developed in conjunction withbusiness and industry. All our academic schoolsmaintain close links with the working world, via workplacements, visiting lecturers, research and consultancy.This emphasis on your future career has led to the majorityof UWIC’s students going straight into employment or on tofurther study after graduation. So whatever subject area youare interested in or whatever career you have in mind it’stime to consider a UWIC course!

architectural studiesHND/BSc (Hons) Architectural Design& Technology 18BSc (Hons) Building Maintenance& Management 18BA (Hons) Interior Architecture 19

art & designDiploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) 22BA (Hons) Ceramics 22BA (Hons) Fine Art 23BA (Hons) Graphic Communications 23BA (Hons) Illustration 25BA (Hons) Media Studies & Visual Cultures 25BA (Hons) Music Production & Technology 26BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design 26BA (Hons) Textiles 27

biomedical scienceBSc (Hons) Biomedical Science 31

business & managementHND Business & Management Studies 34BA (Hons) Accounting/BA (Hons)Accounting & Finance 34BA (Hons) Business & Management Studies 35BSc (Hons) Economics 35BA (Hons) International BusinessAdministration (top-up) 36BA (Hons) International Business Management 37BA (Hons) Marketing Management 37

danceDance 41

education & teacher trainingBA (Hons) Educational Studies &Early Childhood Studies/English/Modern History/Psychology/Sport & Physical Activity/Welsh 45BA (Hons) Youth & Community Education 45

WHOTOCONTACTGeneral EnquiriesGeneral enquiries telephone: +44 (0)29 2041 6070You can also send us a fax on: +44 (0)29 2041 6286Or contact us via our email address, whichis: [email protected] website: uwic.ac.uk

Open DaysOpen Day Officer, UWIC,Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6042 Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6286 email: [email protected]

Schools & Colleges LiaisonThe Schools & Colleges Liaison Office, UWIC,Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6046Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6286 email: [email protected]

International StudentsInternational Office, UWIC, PO Box 377, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6045Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6928 email: [email protected]

Student ServicesStudent Services, The Student Centre,UWIC, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YBTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6170Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6950 email: [email protected]

Student Recruitment & AdmissionsThe Admissions Manager, UWIC,PO Box 377, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YBTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6044 Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6286 email: [email protected]

Widening ParticipationTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6288Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6715 email: [email protected]

Students' UnionCentral Union Offices, UWIC,Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XDTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6190Fax: +44 (0)29 2076 5569email: [email protected] web: www.uwicsu.co.uk

Accommodation ServicesAccommodation Services, UWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XDTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6188/6189Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6968 email: [email protected]

Sports FacilitiesSports Facilities Office, UWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XDTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6777Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6737 email: [email protected]

Cardiff School of Art & DesignUWIC, Howard Gardens, Cardiff, CF24 0SPUWIC, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue,Cardiff, CF5 2YB

Cardiff School of EducationUWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cyncoed Road,Cardiff, CF23 6XD

Cardiff School of Health SciencesUWIC, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue,Cardiff, CF5 2YB

Cardiff School of ManagementUWIC, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue,Cardiff, CF5 2YB

Cardiff Schoolof SportUWIC,Cyncoed Campus,Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6XD

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environmental health & trading standardsBSc Consumer & Trading Standards 49BSc (Hons) Environmental Health 49

food, nutrition & dieteticsFoundation leading to BSc Health Sciences 52BSc (Hons) Food Science & Technology 53BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics 53HND/BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition 55BSc (Hons) Sports Biomedicine & Nutrition 55

health care & complementary therapiesFoundation leading to BSc Health Sciences 52BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies 58BSc Hons) Dental Technology 58BSc (Hons) Podiatry 59BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy 59

hospitality, tourism & eventsHND/BA (Hons) Events Management 62HND/BA (Hons) Hospitality Management 63HND/BA (Hons) Tourism Management 64BA (Hons) International Tourism &Hospitality Management 65

humanitiesBA (Hons) English & Creative Writing 68BA (Hons) English & Drama 68BA (Hons) English & Popular Culture 70BA (Hons) Modern History & English 70BA (Hons) Modern History & Politics 71

I.T. & computer studiesHND Business Information Technology 74HND Computer Studies 74BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems/BSc (Hons) Software Development 75BSc (Hons) International InformationSystems Management 75

psychologyBSc (Hons) Psychology 79

social scienceFoundation leading to BSc Social Sciences 82HND/BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care 82BA (Hons) Youth & Community Education 45BSc (Hons) Housing: Policy & Practice 83BSc (Hons) Housing: Supported Housing 83BA (Hons) Social Work 85

sportBSc (Hons) Sports Biomedicine & Nutrition 55BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching 88BSc (Hons) Sport Development 88BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science 89BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated) 89BSc (Hons) Sport Management 90BSc (Hons) Sport & Physical Education 90BSc (Hons) Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation& Massage 91

NB: Please note the course entries give a brief guide toentry requirements. Please refer to the UCAS matrix onpages 116 - 117 for further information.

All course information was correct at time of going toprint; however there is no guarantee that all moduleswill be offered every year. Provision is subject to studentnumbers and viability.

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Cardiff’s Calling!About the City 5About UWIC 9Estate Developments 11Research & Enterprise 13Open Days & Student Liaison 15

Career areasArchitectural Studies 16Art & Design 20Biomedical Science 28Business & Management 32Dance 38Education & Teacher Training 42Environmental Health & Trading Standards 46Food, Nutrition & Dietetics 50Health Care & Complementary Therapies 56Hospitality, Tourism & Events 60Humanities 66IT & Computer Studies 72Psychology 76Social Sciences 80Sport 86

Further informationPartnerships 94International Students 97

Student facilitiesStudents’ Union 101Sport at UWIC 103Student Finance 105Accommodation Services 106Learning Centres/Computing & Information Technology 113

Student support services

Disability Services 109Careers Development Services 109Health Service 110Counselling Service 110Chaplaincy 110Widening Access 114How to apply to UWIC 121UWIC Campuses 122Travelling to Cardiff 124Want to know more? see inside back cover

WHERE TO FINDINFORMATION





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We can assure a friendly

welcome in Cardiff!

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Cardiff has it all but it’s not

expensive and is still small

enough to be friendly

Did you know?

Cardiff is named as

one of the top 10

destinations in the UK by

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Making the decision to applyfor a place at university isn’tjust a question of choosing anappropriate course.

You’ll also need to decidewhere you want to spend thenext few years of your life...

Cardiff’s a young, prosperous and vibrant cityfull of character and atmosphere with a range of first-class facilities for sport,nightlife, shopping and sightseeing. If you are looking for a place where you willbe made to feel welcome; somewhere that’slively, inexpensive and easy to get around - Cardiff is your answer!

About the city

The capital city of Wales has altered beyondrecognition over the past decade or so.Massive investment in the city, the regeneration of itsdocks into a superb waterfront and a general interestin all things Welsh, from its music scene to itsAssembly, makes Cardiff an exciting Europeandestination.

Cardiff is a great place in which to be a student.Cardiff has the good fortune to house such gems asthe National Museum of Wales, the Museum ofWelsh Life, the Wales Millennium Centre andstunning civic buildings surrounded by acres andacres of parkland. If you can tear yourself away fromyour studies for the odd evening, you can takeadvantage of the excellent range of entertainmentCardiff has to offer.

The city boasts a year-round calendar of events, forthe very latest on all the city’s events, theatre andshow listings and concerts, contact Cardiff VisitorCentre or pick up Buzz magazine and keep an eye onthe students’ union notice board - but a night out inCardiff is usually an event in itself! Despite all the recent changes, Cardiff remains a famouslyfriendly city.

A cosmopolitan city andEurope’s youngestcapital, Cardiff is anideal place to spendyour university years.

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The Social Scene

Student areas in the city cater fordemand offering cheap food, bigscreens and drinks deals from thecomfort of trendy sofas. In the citycentre traditional Welsh pubsnestle alongside super-clubs, holding weekly studentnights which are always popular. Stylish independentbars are also great places to stay on until the earlyhours if big clubs aren’t your thing.

If you are all about the music, Cardiff venues cover allthe genres. Check out Barfly, Clwb Ifor Bach and thestudents’ union bars for more intimate settings or theCardiff International Arena and the MillenniumStadium for the bigger hitters. You won’t struggle forchoice!

Out & about

For those who aren’t shopping on the weekend thereare plenty of things to do. Sporting events such rugby and football are hosted atthe Millennium Stadium and Cardiff City Stadium,there are also ice-hockey matches in the Bay and notforgetting the Cricket at Sophia Gardens. Indoorclimbing and dry slope skiing are also popular anddon’t forget to flash your student card – they mayoffer discount.

Outside the city you have beaches within 15 miles,you can be kite-surfing or pulling on a wet suit within20 minutes of leaving your house. Or going furtherinland you can be in the Brecon Beacons trekking orhorse riding or perhaps mountain-biking the welshhills in a similar amount of time.

Shoppers

Cardiff is already one of the

top 10 shopping destinations

in the UK. The city has all big-

name high street stores you

would expect, but it is in the

fabulous Edwardian arcades

that you can find some of the

best of shopping in Cardiff.

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You can be in the Brecon

Beacons trekking, horse riding

or perhaps mountain-biking

in no time at all

Eating out

Whether tapas, fajitas, sushi, steak, or a full Welshbreakfast is your thing, you won’t struggle to findsomething to eat in Cardiff. Mill Lane and Cardiff Bayare very popular and always lively; aim forindependent restaurants in Roath and Cathays if youfeel like dining closer to the student areas. It’s safe tosay there is a restaurant available to fulfil any culinary craving.

Getting here

The city is easy to get to from further afield, just twohours from London by train from Cardiff Centralstation, which also has other major direct routesincluding Manchester, Birmingham, and Portsmouth.Cardiff International Airport flies to over 50 directdestinations, as well as more than 400 worldwideconnecting flights.

To find out more about Cardiff:www.buzzmagazine.wordpress.com www.cardiffandco.comwww.visitcardiff.comwww.uwic.ac.uk

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• UWIC has over 11,000 students from

over 125 countries world wide

• 95 per cent of our students have found

employment or are undertaking further

study within six months of completing

their studies. This success rate is

achieved because of the emphasis we

place on providing courses which lead

to rewarding careers. It also reflects the

close links that are maintained with

employers and practitioners

• UWIC places great importance on the

need to prepare students for the

increasing opportunities for work

overseas. Language training is provided

on a number of courses

• Work placements and

study visits outside the

United Kingdom have

been established

together with a thriving

programme of student

exchange schemes

• UWIC is investing

£50million in estates

over the next 10 years

• In the most recent (2008) Quality

Assurance Agency (QAA) Institutional

Review report ‘Confidence’ has been

placed in the soundness of UWIC’s

current and likely future management of

the quality of its academic programmes

and the academic standards of its

awards. This is the QAA’s highest

accolade. The full report can be

accessed at: www.qaa.ac.uk

• UWIC is one of the leading centres for

student sport in the UK

• UWIC offers the largest dedicated

university bus service in Wales -

the UWIC Rider

• Cardiff is a compact city and UWIC’s

campuses are all within a short distance

of the city centre

UWIC has been ranked as

‘Wales’ top new university’ by all

four major university guides;

The Sunday Times University League

Table 2009, the University Guide

published in the Independent,

the Guardian University League

Table 2010, and the Times Good

University Guide

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Llandaff Campus

Cafe and bar at theCyncoed CampusCentre

Food Industry Centre atthe Llandaff campus

Cyncoed campuslearning centre

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ESTATEDEVELOPMENTS

Where you study and the facilities available toyou whilst you study are the things that canreally make the whole university experience for you.

At UWIC we realise that it is important to provide ourstudents with an environment that is up-to-date, comfortableand conducive to learning. Part of UWIC’s master plan overthe next ten years will see more than £50m invested inimproving estates.

Successful completion of UWIC’s £5m Food Industry Centremeans that the Llandaff campus is now home to another ahigh calibre research centre which all our health sciencesstudents will benefit from. The new centre will help foodbusinesses to put in place the robust processes they need tomeet global food safety standards while making an impact onthe knowledge economy through applied research,knowledge transfer and the provision of graduates andpostgraduates with the skills demanded by employers.

The recently opened £2.5m Campus Centre at Cyncoed willbe a focal point for students, staff and visitors. Offering amulti-purpose environment including a place for people torelax, eat, work and play, the centre will be in operationbetween 8am and midnight. The centre will also providecentralised student union advice and support services and alounge area leading onto a terrace with outdoor seating.

The most recent addition to thecampuses is the Cardiff School ofManagement Building which willbe open from autumn 2010. This£20m building is being built torelocate Business, Hospitality andTourism students from theColchester Avenue campus to theLlandaff campus.

These recent site developmentshave been made under thewatchful guidance of theconstruction company WillmottDixon and each have beendesigned in order to achieve aBREEAM rating of excellent usinga range of sustainable and energysaving features.

Campus Centre at theCyncoed campus

Internal artist’s impression of

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UWIC has a number of leading research and enterprisegroups working in collaboration with public sectororganisations, business and industry. Their focus is to deliver research and innovation in support ofeconomic, social and cultural development.

Research & Enterprise groups

National Centre for Product Design & Development Research (PDR)Partner in the Welsh Institute for Research in Art & Design (WIRAD).*

Cardiff School of Art and Design:• Partner in the Welsh Institute for Research in Art & Design (WIRAD)*

Cardiff School of Education:• Education Research Group• Centre for Humanities

Cardiff School of Health Sciences:• Centre for Biomedical Research• Food Research & Consultancy Unit• Centre for Health Psychology Research• Centre for Health Safety & the Environment• Food Industry Centre

Cardiff School of Management:• Institute for Social Innovation

Cardiff School of Sport:• Sport & Exercise Physiology• Sport Psychology• Sport Biomechanics• Performance Analysis• Sociology & Philosophy of Sport• Sports Coaching• Exercise & Health

* WIRAD is the collaboration between UWIC and the University of Wales, Newport.

For further information, please visit the research pages at uwicresearch.co.uk

“We believe that avibrant culture ofresearch andscholarships isessential to theprovision of astimulating learningenvironment in whichstaff and students canflourish and fulfil their potential.”

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“It is hard to pick out a specific ‘best

part’ of the day as there were so many;

the welcome talk was good,

the course talks were brilliant and

interesting! The facilities are easily

accessible and the staff were great.”

“The open day provided a greatopportunity to meet with the lecturers

and ask course specific questions.”

“It was good to get a tour of the

university accommodation, we got to

see both en-suite and shared facilities

at the halls of residence closest

to our campus.”

“For me the course talk was the bestpart of the general open day. It allowed me to learn a lot about thecourse I want to study.”

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architectural studies

The department of Architectural Studies at theCardiff School of Art & Design encompass a widerange of disciplines, ranging from conceptualarchitectural design processes and technicaldetailing, through to project planning andproperty maintenance and repair.

Our architectural design courses are accreditedby the Chartered Institute of ArchitecturalTechnologists (CIAT) and you will be eligible,after a period of relevant experience, formembership at Technician grade.

Our building maintenance and managementcourses are accredited by The Association ofBuilding Engineers.

The courses are designed and delivered inconsultation with industry and professionalinstitutions, to closely reflect what is presentpractice in the office and on site.

Students are prepared for a professional role in aforward looking and dynamic industry.

There are regular visits from architects, surveyorsand other professionals to seminars to discussprojects with students.

Regular sites visits and to inspect buildings inneed of repair and refurbishment.

Most qualified architectural technologists work inprivate practice, although there are opportunitiesto work in other organisations that have their owndesign teams, such as building contractors orlarge corporate companies. Graduates can alsopursue careers in related areas such as projectmanagement or architectural conservation.

There are many elements to the BuildingMaintenance & Management course providing adiverse range of skills that a maintenancemanager must possess, from managing a businessto organising the repair of a dangerous structure.

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HND/BSc Architectural Design & Technology

Accredited by: The Chartered Institute of ArchitecturalTechnologists (CIAT)

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: HND:12KW BSc: W290 Course length: HND (two years full-time)

BSc (three years full-time)

Entry requirements: HND: 120 UCAS Tariff Points from at leastone A Level (or equivalent)BSc: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at leasttwo A Levels (or equivalent), or successfulcompletion of this HND

Career potential

You can expect to follow a rewarding career as anarchitectural technologist in a range of organisationsthat require the specialist technical design skills thiscourse provides. Most graduates find employmentwith architectural practices, although opportunitiesexist with building contractors or any large corporatecompany that has its own in-house design team.Careers can also be pursued in more specialist areassuch as project management or architecturalconservation.

The course is accredited by the chartered Institute ofArchitectural Technologists (CIAT) and you will beeligible, after a period of relevant experience, formembership at Technician grade.

Course content

The course aims to provide you with the skills tobecome an effective and integral member of designteams and to contribute to the detailed design andconstruction of a range of building types.

You will study topics including: building technology,materials, environmental science, building contractlaw and economics and supporting subjects such asarchitectural draughting and computer aided design(CAD).

You will have the opportunity to progress to the finalyear of the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design andTechnology degree upon successful completion ofthe HND.

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BSc (Hons) Building Maintenance& Management

Accredited by: The Association of Building EngineersCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: K490Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent), relevant experiencealso considered

Career potential

On successful completion of this course graduateswill be eligible for employment with a wide range oforganisations. You will have the ability to effectivelymanage the maintenance and refurbishment processvalued by local authorities, housing associations, theowners of commercial property, surveying practices,contractors and others.

Course content

This course aims to prepare you to manage thatmaintenance process - safely, effectively andeconomically. There are many elements to the courseto reflect the diversity of skills that the maintenancemanager must possess, from managing a business toorganising the repair of a dangerous structure.

You will study topics including: construction ofbuildings, maintenance technology and techniques,management of building maintenance works,business organisation and management, propertyand contract law, surveying buildings, finance andeconomics related to property maintenance andenvironmental building practises.

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“I am thoroughly enjoying my course;

it’s exactly what I wanted to do! I’m doing

really well in all my assignments and I’m

currently the Course Representative.”

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BA (Hons) Interior Architecture

Campus: Howard GardensSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: W250Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels (or equivalent) plus portfolio, relevantexperience also considered

Career potential

You can find excellent employment in interiors andarchitectural firms and also in the worlds of exhibitionand museum design, furniture, product and theatredesign. Due to the transferable skills that arepurposely constructed into the course somegraduates also follow the pathways to designjournalism, project management, environmentalresearch, design teaching and postgraduate studiesin design history and theory.

Course content

The focus of the course is the creation of distinctivemoods for distinctive cultures - we look at themodelling and remodelling of every aspect of newand existing architecture.

You will study topics including: 19th and 20th centurydesign philosophies, fundamentals of materials andmaking, computer aided design (CAD) visualisation,technical hand-drawing and verbal presentation. Youwill undertake several major design projects, anddevelop intense detailing and fabrication knowledgeand presentation skills. In your third year you will takeon a final major, self-choice, project where you selectthe city the building, the client and the brief.

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PROFILE

“This course has an excellent

reputation and strong career

prospects - that’s why I

decided to come to here.

If you’re not fussy, finding work

in Cardiff is relatively easy, I’ve

had agency work on and off to

fund my studies.

There’s a great atmosphere on

the course, even between the

different years.

There’s a group of us first

years in today helping the

third years put their

exhibitions together.”

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art & design

The Cardiff School of Art & Design dates backover 140 years. In that time its graduates havegone on to be great artists, designers, architectsand professionals in the creative industriesworldwide.

We offer a challenging curriculum founded onprinciples British art schools have fostered overdecades: imaginative thinking, criticalawareness, sound technical knowledge, and adeep understanding of art history.

We provide well equipped specialist workshopsand studios including those for painting,sculpture, sound, ceramics, print, textiles,graphics and product design. The school hasequipment that others do not have such as afoundry for casting non ferrous metals.

We also provide well equipped CNC modelmaking workshops, digital music studios, audiovisual labs and digital imagine equipment.

We have a first-rate learning and teachingsupport for those who need it.

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise theArt & Design panel rated 95% of the researchsubmission as international standard.

The School’s Foundation degree offers studentsan excellent opportunity to progress ontohigher-level courses within UWIC andthroughout the UK.

The combination of edgy forward thinking and adeep love of our history is what makes theCardiff School of Art & Design such an excitingand relevant place to study in preparation for acareer in the 21st Century.

For more information about the Cardiff School ofArt & Design visit: csad.uwic.ac.uk

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Diploma in Foundation Studies(Art & Design)

Campus: Howard GardensSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignCourse length: one year full-timeEntry requirements: A good portfolio of practical art and design

work and five passes at GCSE at grade C orabove (or equivalent)

Career potential

This course has an excellent reputation and a strongtradition of preparing students for taking on a degreecourse. Indeed, many of our students progress to oneof the degree courses available within the School,eventually finding employment in all areas of art &design, including: Fine Art, Graphic Design, Media,3D Design and Crafts, Fashion and Textiles,Photography and Teaching.

Course content

The course provides the first step in the training ofcreative artists and designers in all fields. It willenable you to make the transition from school,college or other backgrounds to the highlycompetitive and specialised demands of HigherEducation within art and design.

You will study the fundamentals of visual language,through an intensive examination of drawing, colour,and a range of basic 2D and 3D visual languages andprocesses.

You will choose an area of specialisation from thefollowing: Fine Art painting, Photography, GraphicDesign (which covers illustration), Fashion/Textiles,and 3D (which covers ceramics, product, interior,theatre, furniture design and sculpture and finallywork on a major personal project based on yourchosen area specialisation.

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BA (Hons) Ceramics

Campus: Howard GardensSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: W232Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent), plus portfolio,relevant experience also considered

Career potential

Graduates follow a wide range of careers related toceramics and visual arts with many establishing theirown practice, while others have gained employmentworking in education, community arts, art therapyand the design industry. A significant number ofgraduates progress onto the school’s prestigious MACeramics course and can subsequently pursueDoctoral studies in ceramic research.

Course content

This is exciting and challenging course thatencourages a wide innovative approach to clay basedart practice. You will learn process skills and materialunderstanding; be introduced to a range of methodsof working with clay which include hand-buildingtechniques, throwing and mould-making and ceramictechnology including firing and glazing. Individualexploration and interpretation is encouraged alongwith a self-directed study approach throughnegotiation and close tutorial guidance.

In your final year emphasis will be placed onindividual realisation and professional practice.

All practical work is supported by historical andtheoretical studies including visits to museums andgalleries across the UK and Europe.

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BA (Hons) Fine Art

Campus: Howard GardensSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: W100Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A


Career potential

Some of our graduates go on to develop theirprofessional practice by pursuing their careers asindependent artists; others find work in art-relatedoccupations.

Many of our former students are currently employedas teachers or lecturers, in journalism or art writing, asgallery curators or exhibition organisers andassistants, as researchers for publishing houses or intelevision production, film or digital media.

Course content

This flexible, stimulating course aims to give you abroad-ranging introduction to fine art in your firstyear enabling you to specialise in your chosenmedium in you second and third year or to workacross disciplinary areas.

We offer five specialist areas of study: Painting,Sculpture, Printmaking, Writing, Media Arts andPerformance, each led by tutors who are practisingartists and eminent in their fields. We also offeradditional support in photography, electronics,animation and ceramics.

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BA (Hons) GraphicCommunications

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: W210Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A


Career potential

Graphic Communication is an exciting discipline thatbrings together creative thinking skills with a verybroad range of practical media, from making markswith pencil and paper to current softwareapplications. Graduates pursue high level design andresearch careers in print, digital screen-based mediaand moving image.

Course content

Students learn how to use traditional and electronicmedia, approach a brief, and analyse design, as wellas research and think more creatively.

Other areas covered are principles of visualcommunication and technical skills and students areencouraged to create their own words and imagesand to interpret content provided by others: poetic,lyrical, informational, formal, informal, dramatic orpolitical.

Subsequent years provide opportunities to specialisein word-based, image-based or digital screen basedcommunication.

Professional skills are also honed following briefingsfrom real clients with real communication problems tosolve. Work-placements are also encouraged throughour strong industry links.

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Career potential

Graduates may choose to follow careers in theillustration and design professions, includingopportunities in the expanding world of animationand game design.

They may also find career pathways in other areaswhere a high level of communication and creativeskills are required as well as developing transferablecreative, planning, communications and theory basedskills.

Course content

The aim of the course is to help each student findtheir creative voice and enable the future directionand purpose of their work. To engage with newopportunities and rapid technological shifts, thesuccessful illustrator needs a range of practicalabilities and the willingness to adapt their work todifferent contexts and purposes.

The course content is therefore designed to studentsto operate in multi-tasking situations where digitaland handcrafted processes interconnect. Studentsare encouraged to develop their own portfolios andskill- base by taking part in self-authored,collaborative and live projects.

The principle aspects of the course are: Illustrationstudies, drawing and visual experimentation, criticalstudies, and professional studies.

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BA (Hons) Media Studieswith Visual Cultures

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: WP23Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent), relevant experiencealso considered

Career potential

Graduates will typically be employed in media relatedcompanies; public relations, advertising, teaching,publishing and journalism. We also hope that anumber of our graduates will continue withpostgraduate study.

The degree delivers an excellent range oftransferable skills, not least in relation to research,analysis and presentation, required for many forms ofemployment

Course content

This course enables a specific understanding ofcontemporary visual media and questions how weattempt to make sense of ourselves in an increasinglyimage-saturated society.

It will provide students with knowledge andunderstanding of media studies, its history, genresand forms, in relation to broader social, cultural,political and theoretical contexts.

The course will also enable students to explore adiverse range of texts/mediums such as fine art,gaming, films, television and the Internet. It willintroduce students to major thinkers and theoreticaldebates about the way that contemporary culture isdominated by the visual.

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BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design

Accredited by: The Institute of Engineering DesignersCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: BA: W240

BSc: W2HICourse length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent), to include a B gradein Design Technology or Art, plus portfolio,relevant experience also considered

Career potential

Our graduates are extremely creative, motivated andabove all versatile individuals. On graduation they arecapable of working in a design role, managementrole, running their own company, involved inresearch, design education, marketing, sales, modelmaking, commercialisation of their undergraduatedesign work and much more. On successfulcompletion of the undergraduate programme theyalso have the option of continuing their studies onthe MSc Advanced Product Design course.

Our graduates have gained employment at KinneirDufort Design, Seymour Powell, Alloy Total ProductDesign, Dyson, Sony, BBC, Panasonic, Puma, Ford,Aston Martin and Jaguar. Some have also set up theirown businesses such as Tonic Studios, asbri, SpinDogs and PRO Medical Innovations Ltd to name but afew.

Course content

The BA and BSc route have approximately 80%commonality.

The BA route emphasises the aesthetics, user andergonomic aspects of product design and the BScroute has an emphasis on how the product works andthe technical issues involved in the design process.

Our first class facilities enable you to develop state ofthe art virtual prototypes, facsimile models and realworking products. We interact with industry and run'live' projects with national and internationalorganisations

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BA/BSc (Hons) Music Production& Technology

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Art & DesignUCAS code: BA: J933

BSc: J930Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 285 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent), relevant experiencealso consideredBA: Music; Music Technology; or similar

creative media disciplineBSc: Maths; Electronics; or a scientific

discipline

Career potential

If you are technologically minded and passionateabout music then this is the course for you.

Career opportunities lie in sound design, musicproduction industry, sound production for film andTV, sonic arts practitioner, recording and live soundengineer.

Course content

Music production and technology is an excitingcourse of study giving you a first hand ‘under thebonnet’ view of music technology, along with theopportunity to work with the more creative aspects ofyour subject.

You will have access to the School’s music studiosand music technology lab facilities which are fullyequipped with the kind of industry standardequipment you would expect to find in top end musicand film dubbing studios the world over.

You will study sound technologies and soundengineering alongside production techniques andmodern music composition. You will also have theopportunity to work alongside other creatives,technologists and theorists from courses includingweb design, media studies, graphics and illustration.

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BA (Hons) Textiles*



Career potential

This degree will provide you with the skills to enterthe Textile, Fashion or Interiors Industries as a TextileDesigner. Graduates will be able to go on topostgraduate study, work as designer/makers, createbusinesses based on traditional and socialentrepreneurship, work for Non GovernmentOrganisations or transfer their skills to a wide range ofmanufacturing and retail industries, marketing orcultural agencies.

Course content

This courses is broad based and experimental with anemphasis on making and designing within aframework of ethical and environmental awareness,the courses will focus on producing tomorrow’sinnovators.

Traditional skills will enhance students’understanding of tomorrow’s technology and weoffer well-equipped workshops and expert tuition inboth hand and digital print and stitch(specialisations). Workshops include 3D design,pattern cutting, ceramics and illustration - enhancingour multi disciplinary approach. Core subjectsinclude drawing, colour workshops, understandingmaterials and digital media. Commercial andindustrial awareness as well as an understanding ofbusiness practice will also form an integral part of thestudent experience.

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*course name to be confirmed

Emilie Collins

BA (hons) Contemporary Textile

Practice 2009

PROFILE

“I’m originally from Paris but I

couldn’t find a course in

France that met all of my

requirements. I came to CSAD

as it offered a course that

allowed for creativity and had

strong practical elements.

I’d recommend bringing a

bike, because there are lots of

attractions accessible to the

city such as the Penarth

seafront and Cardiff Bay.”

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biomedical science

Biomedical Science involves the application oflaboratory methods in diagnostic pathology andincludes areas such as molecular biology andforensic toxicology.

All of our undergraduate honours degrees areaccredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science(IBMS) and are designed to maximise career choicesin clinical laboratory investigation, research andenterprise.

The BSc Biomedical Science allows students theopportunity to transfer to the BSc Applied BiomedicalScience programme and undertake a 12 month NHSsponsored clinical placement.

Students who wish to follow the sandwich work-placement pathway will be given the opportunity toapply for NHS Sponsorship to enable then to combineuniversity based study with paid (approximately£17,000-18,000 per annum) professional training inthe third year in NHS accredited laboratories.

Successful graduates from the Applied BiomedicalScience programme will be eligible to apply for the registration with the Health Professions Council(HPC)

As a result of the relevant scientific backgroundwhich our biomedical science programmes cover,students increasingly use their degree award as anacceptable method of entry to Graduate MedicineCourses.

Starting salaries for a biomedical scientist ongraduation would be approximately £20,000-£30,000(with enhancements).

Biomedical Science has state of-the-art researchlaboratories and facilities and there has been arecent investment of approximately £4.9 million intothe new Biomedical and Food Industry research andenterprise centre.

Biomedical Science has four internationallyrecognised research groups; diabetes, wound healingand infection, allergy and lung disease and cellsenescence and vascular biology. The cellsenescence and vascular biology research group isone of the foremost leading groups in its field and hasMRC funded research grants.

Our courses aim to integrate teaching and researchand final year students undertake research projectsin applied areas of biomedical research.

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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Accredited by: The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health Sciences

UCAS code: B900: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science B902: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

(inc. Foundation)

Course length: B900: three years full-time, or four yearssandwich

B902: four years full-time (inc. Foundation)or five years sandwich

Entry requirements: 260 UCAS Tariff points from at least two ALevels to include Biology and Chemistry (orequivalent); or Foundation leading to BScHealth SciencesOr 280 UCAS Tariff points from at least twoA Levels to include Grade C in Biology andalternative science where AS LevelChemistry has been taken and Grade Cachieved.

Career potential

Biomedical Science is a continually changing,dynamic professional and scientific disciplineconcerned with understanding how diseases developand how they may affect the normal functioning ofthe body. The aim of the discipline is the investigationof the disease process and, ultimately, thedevelopment of methods for monitoring, diagnosing,treating and preventing disease. Biomedical Scienceoffers challenging and rewarding careeropportunities within the National Health Service andmany other organisations including the HealthProtection Agency, National Blood Authority andMedical Research Council.

Graduates will also be equipped to find employmentin a variety of other contexts including, the foodindustry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, healthand safety, commerce and teaching.

Course content

The courses are designed to enable you to develop,integrate and apply scientific knowledge,understanding and skills in the multi-disciplinaryinvestigation of human disease and disorder.

You will cover fundamental biochemistry, cell biologyand genetics, microbiology, immunology, and humanphysiology, molecular biology of the cell, specialistinvestigative techniques, epidemiology and dataanalysis and research methods.

Other modules include: disciplines of medicalbiochemistry, disorders of cells and tissues and publichealth and medical microbiology; biology andlaboratory investigation of disease, molecular andgenetic analysis and molecular and clinicalimmunology. Option modules will cover themolecular biology of cancer and ageing,pharmacology and a range of specialist topics e.g.bioinformatics, gene therapy and cardiovascular riskmarkers.

*Students who wish to apply for a 12-month NHSsponsored clinical laboratory placement and transferto the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Scienceprogramme pathway will need to completesatisfactory criminal record bureau (CRB) checks andappropriate immunisation & health checks. There willbe a set limit of funded placements available eachyear. Where there is competition for places, selectionwill normally be based on the outcome of a formalinterview undertaken by the NHS training laboratory.However the criteria for selection will be primarilydependant on academic performance and attainmentduring the first year of the programme.

Additional costs

For information on additional costs:www.uwic.ac.uk/courses/additionalcosts/

For full course profile: www.uwic.ac.uk/courses

“The Biomedical Science programme

is highly commendable; much of the

work studied is imperative to not only

patient care, but also to current trends

in the science and technology.

One of these current trends involves

the study of Bioinformatics - where

new computing tools are used to

manage and analyze genomic and

molecular biological data.

Bioinformatics was studied in the final

year and I found it to be an enthralling

venture into genetic analysis and into

the understanding of new genomic

research data.”

Martine Altidor

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science

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business & management

The Cardiff School of Management offers awide range of courses in the general areasof Business, Computing and Languages.

We prepare students with the skills andknowledge to operate as successfulmanagers, within the ever changing worldof modern Business and Management.

The School provides the student with alearning experience that is stimulated byand reflective of these changes. Weconsciously seek to integrate theory andpractice through, for example, workplacement opportunities.

The provision of work placements as anassessed part of a student’s academicprogramme of learning is so importantthat we provide all undergraduatestudents with the chance of a placement aspart of their second year studies.

A state-of-the art £20 million purpose builtmanagement building opened in 2010 atthe Llandaff campus; enabling the schoolto become a leading centre in the UK forteaching and research in businesssubjects.

Innovative learning areas including: a 200capacity lecture theatre, a 120 capacitylecture theatre, three Harvard style lecturetheatres.

IT networking suite which has the latesttechnology to facilitate problem-basedlearning, brain storming and groupworking providing ‘hands on’ approach toteaching and learning.

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HND Business & ManagementStudies (with specialist pathways)

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: 21NN: HND Business & Management

Studies: Pathways: 3N1N: HND Business & Management

Studies with Finance 6N1N: HND Business & Management

Studies with Human ResourceManagement

5G1N: HND Business & ManagementStudies with Information SystemsManagement

1M1N: HND Business & ManagementStudies with Law

5N1N: HND Business & ManagementStudies with Marketing

2N1N: HND Business & ManagementStudies with Retail Management

Course length: two years full-timeEntry requirements: 180 UCAS Tariff Points at A Level to include

a relevant subject

Career potential

A multitude of career possibilities exist, these includepersonnel management, financial advisers/managersand retail management. Successful completion of thiscourse (attaining at least 240 UCAS Tariff Points) alsoallows progression on to many of the BA (Hons)Business degrees.

Course content

The course is aimed at those who are interested inthe business studies field but have yet to decidewhich area to specialise in.

You will study a wide range of modules including:business and commercial law, understandingmarkets, business accounting, research skills,information systems, international political economy,human resource management, corporate regulationcrime; credit and risk management, internationaleconomics, marketing communications and e-marketing.

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BA (Hons) AccountingBA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Accredited by: The Association of Chartered CertifiedAccountants (ACCA)

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: N400: BA (Hons) Accounting

NN43: BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent)

Career potential

There is considerable demand from UK employersfor accounting graduates.

Most graduates will be able to obtain graduatetraining places in finance sections of businesses, highstreet practices and the public sector.

The course is fully accredited by the ACCA(Associated of Chartered Certified Accountants) andBA Accounting graduates will obtain exemption fromall of the papers at the Fundamentals stage of thequalification.

BA Accounting & Finance graduates will also obtainexemption from a number of these papers.

Course content

This is a demanding course which combinesacademic content with the development of theknowledge and skills required to pass the finalprofessional stage of the ACCA qualification.

You will study modules include: financial accounting,management accounting, IT ethics, law, applied andfinancial management; statistics, economics, financialservices, financial reporting, auditing, corporate law,taxation; plus many more option modules.

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BA (Hons) Business& Management Studies(with specialist pathways)

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: BA (Hons) Business & Management Studies:

NN12Pathways: N1L1: Economics

N1N3: Finance N1NP: Human Resource ManagementN1GM: Information Systems Management N191: International Business Management N1M1: Law N1NM: MarketingN1N2: Retail ManagementN1NF: Strategy & Enterprise

Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels (or equivalent)Career potential

Our graduates work in a wide range of organisationsin both the public and private sector. One of the mainaims of the course is to enable students to enter acareer in management with confidence with thetheoretical knowledge and practical skills to make animmediate and valuable contribution to organisationsoperating in a dynamic environment.

Course content

One of the advantages of this course is the ability toeither specialise in a particular area or to undertakethe broad-based business and management course.Students undertake a compulsory work placementmodule in the second year. There is the additionalopportunity to take a sandwich year between yeartwo and their final year.

You will study modules including: academic skills forbusiness, business in context, entrepreneurship andenterprise, understanding markets, managementtheory and practice, strategic management,contemporary issues in international politicaleconomy, financial planning for business, humanresource management, advertising in practice,managing sustainability, buyer behavior, analysingthe global economy, intercultural awareness forbusiness, doing business in East Asian countries,strategic brand management and investmentmanagement.

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BSc (Hons) Economics

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: L100Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A


Career potential

Economists are in demand in both the private andpublic sectors and rewarded with competitivesalaries, stimulating work and career prospects.

Increasingly research shows that Economics studentshave higher average earnings than other graduates.

Course content

The course content has been designed with thebreadth and depth to equip graduates with the toolsrequired to make a contribution and cultivate a careerin the public or private sector, or to progress topostgraduate work.

You will receive a solid grounding in Micro-economicand Macro-economic principles and also thequantitative skills required to undertake economicresearch.

You will also be equipped with the skills required topursue a career as an Economist or in a related workarea.

A wide range of options are available to encourageyou to identify specialisms which permit fulldevelopment of your potential.

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BA (Hons) International BusinessAdministration (Top Up)

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: N120Course length: one year full-timeEntry requirements: Candidates should have a Higher National

Diploma (or equivalent) in a Business,Management and/or Finance area or in thealternative an appropriate Foundationdegree or an equivalent (NARIC)qualification.

Career potential

Successful graduates have found positions atsupervisory/management level within the traditionalbusiness and commerce sectors and within small andmedium enterprises, public and the voluntarysectors.

A number of graduates have also started their ownbusinesses capitalising on the skills and knowledgegained within a dynamic Management Schoolenvironment.

Course content

This is a popular fast-track ‘top up’ programme thatoffers students the opportunity to obtain an honoursdegree in one academic year.

The course provides vocationally focusedmanagement education through encouragement andsupport in developing a range of management skillsand core competencies relevant to careers inmanagement.

There are two core modules: strategic managementand international business & cultural diversity with arange of option modules in the fields of accountingand finance, marketing, human resourcemanagement, information systems, retail and law.

Additional costs



“I chose UWIC as it seemed to be

an attractive and interesting

course, which allowed me to top

up my qualifications to degree

level by studying for just one year.

It was also recommended to me by

friends as they enjoyed their time

at UWIC.”

Mohammad Haris Agar

BA (Hons) International Business Administration

(Top-up)

“Studying International BusinessManagement (IBM) opens upopportunities to work in a broadrange of business sectors (aside from tourism and hospitality).

The range of modules offered andthe good reputation convinced meto study here.”

Eva KozlowskaInternational Business Management

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BA (Hons) InternationalBusiness Management

Accredited By: Institute of Administrative ManagementCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: N110Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A


Career potential

Successful graduates have found positions atsupervisory/management level in all areas ofbusiness, management and commerce, in a variety ofprivate and public sector organisations. The fields ofwork include international HRM, internationalmarketing, business consultancy and planning,financial management and international trading.

In addition to the degree, graduates are also eligibleto apply for membership of the Institute ofAdministrative Management.

Course content

The course provides students with internationalbusiness management acumen and key businessmanagement skills, cultural diversity awareness andfundamental skills in cross-cultural management andforeign language competencies to communicatecompetently in a foreign language with theirinternational counterparts. Students also undertake acompulsory workplace learning module in year two.

You will study modules including: academic skills forbusiness, business in context, modern foreignlanguages, business and contemporary language,finance for managers, understanding markets,management theory and practice, human resourcemanagement, intercultural awareness for business,workplace learning, strategic management,international business and cultural diversity.

Additional costs



BA (Hons) Marketing Management

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: N500Course length: three years full-time

four years (optional industry year)Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A


Career potential

Graduates work in a range of areas includingadvertising, marketing research, sales management,product management, customer service, publicrelations, as well as general business management.The course has been designed in conjunction withthe Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), in orderto provide you with an opportunity to gainexemptions from the relevant professionalqualifications.

Course content

Over the three years you will study a wide range ofinteresting modules that will stimulate you and helpyou develop key skills and understanding of businessand in particular marketing management. These willinclude: understanding markets, marketingcommunications, marketing management andplanning, advertising in practice, e-marketing,international and strategic marketing, strategic brandmanagement, contemporary issues in marketing,principles of commercial law, retail buying andmerchandising, international trading law, strategicmanagement of information systems andentrepreneurship, legal and management principles,international political economy, business accounting,statistics and professional development.

Experience gained when undertaking the workplacement as an assessed part of the programme oflearning will give students a headstart when joiningthe business world.

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dance

UWIC plays a major role in the development of danceeducation and training across Wales, especially thatwhich takes place in education and community contexts.

Throughout its sixty year history the Cardiff School ofSport has established an international reputation for thequality, of its academic, professional and extra curriculawork.

Dance, as a feature of the school’s portfolio hascontributed to that reputation. Building on this successthe BA (Hons) Dance degree is the first single honoursdegree in Wales and forms part of a strategic frameworkfor specialist dance education and training in Wales.

The dance degree programme design and structure hastaken into account that all students need to develop abroad experience of creative, performance andteaching based dance work.

Specialist dance tutors and lecturers are activelyengaged with the industry as researchers, performersand trainers for example:• Advisors and consultants to a range of partners such

as Arts Council of Wales, National Youth Dance Wales,Community Dance Wales, Sports Council of Wales(SCW);

• Partners with key dance and other associatedorganisations in meeting recommendations of WelshAssembly Government Dance Policy Review,especially that which relates to dance education andtraining;

• Choreography and performance work: Tanja Raman,2009 - major international collabrorative researchproject ‘En Residencia’ at Laboral City of Culture, inGijion, Austrias; 2007 - recipient of Creative Arts WalesAward; 2006 - semi-finalist for ‘The Place Prize’, UK’smost prestigious choreographic prize;

• Choreography (Sally Varrall): national andinternational professional, community and studentbased performance projects;

• National tutors for a number of PE and school sportmentoring and training projects;

• Host of Welsh Independent Dance (WID) ProfessionalDancers Summer School and New GraduatesShowcase;

• 2009-2011 Collaborators with Candoco DanceCompany in their new regional development project‘Moving Bodies’.

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BA (Hons) Dance

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of SportUCAS code: W500Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: •240 UCAS Tariff Points including at least

one grade B at A2 Level (or equivalent) toinclude a relevant subject

•BTEC Certificate. Distinction, Distinctionwith eight Distinctions overall, six in thefinal year

•BTEC Diploma. Merit, Merit, Merit, eightDistinctions overall, six in the final year

Career potential

The course will prepare students for a range ofcareers in the dance industry, particularly danceperformance work and that which takes place incommunity and education settings.

Career opportunities include; work as communityand education dance practitioners, choreographersand performers; dance project managers; dancedevelopment officers, dance administrators; dancecompany education officers; and researchers.

Course content

A balance of academic and vocational studiesprovides the basis for teaching and learning, withcontemporary dance as the main focus for thecourse.

The three strands are dance theatre, communitydance and dance education.

Common to these strands are the concepts of makingand presenting dance; and the dance infrastructure.

Through the course students engage in developingtheir knowledge, skills and understanding of theseconcepts.

Additional costs



“I’ve loved my time at UWIC.

The course has given me the

opportunity to develop as an

individual performer,

choreographer and teacher and

has changed my overall

outlook on dance.

I now feel more open minded to

new experiences and the

lecturers have always

encouraged me to aim high and

work hard.

The course gave me an insight

into the professional world of

performance and the chance to

take part in a variety

of dance styles. I was also able

to develop my teaching skills,

through placements and going

out on tour working with people

of different ages and abilities.

I have really enjoyed the

teaching opportunities that have

been available to me and this is

certainly an area I am interested

in pursuing in the future.”

Emily Kershaw graduated with

1st class honours degree in 2009

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education & teacher training

The Cardiff School of Education has beenproviding initial teacher education andtraining (ITET) for 60 years. With around 50full-time academic staff and over 20 supportstaff, together with more than 1,000 full andpart-time students, the School is one of thelargest centres for ITET in the United Kingdom.

It has established an enviable reputation forquality and nationally recognisedexcellence. Estyn’s last full inspection, in2004, awarded the Cardiff School ofEducation top marks - a Grade 1 (good with outstanding

features) - for the effectiveness of its teaching,

training and assessment.

The School offers a course in EducationalStudies which, although not leading directlyto qualified teacher status (QTS), can befollowed by a Postgraduate Certificate inEducation which does confer QTS. Currently, Educational Studies can becombined with Early Childhood Studies,English, Modern History, Psychology, Sport & Physical Education and Welsh.

Wherever possible students are offeredopportunities to be taught through themedium of Welsh or to undertake schoolexperiences in Welsh medium schools.

We also offer professionally endorsedcourses for Learning Support Assistants,Youth and Community workers andLecturers working in the Post-Compulsorysector.

The School is located on the vibrant andattractive Cyncoed campus, where there isan extensive range of specialist andrecreational facilities.

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South East Wales Centrefor Teacher Educationand Training

Undergraduate Courses:

UWIC

• BA (Hons) Secondary Education: Music leading to QTS (2 years)

• BA (Hons) Secondary Education: French leading to QTS (2 years)

• BA (Hons) Secondary Education: Welsh leading to QTS (2 years)

Newport

• BA (Hons) Primary Studies with QTS• BA (Hons) Primary Studies (Welsh medium) with

QTS• BSc (Hons) Secondary Design and Technology

with QTS• BSc (Hons) Secondary Mathematics with Science

with QTS (2 years)• BSc (Hons) Secondary Mathematics with ICT with

QTS (2 years)• BSc (Hons) Secondary Science with Mathematics

with QTS (2 years)• BSc (Hons) Secondary Science with ICT with QTS

(2 years)• BSc (Hons) Secondary Design and Technology

with QTS (2 years)• Certificate of Higher Education introduction to

Secondary Teaching (one year full-time/two part-time with progression route into one of the fiveshortened degrees above).

UWIC also offer some 15 courses in a range ofsubjects at PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate inEducation) in both Primary and Secondary Education.This prospectus contains information onundergraduate courses offered at UWIC. For moreinformation on postgraduate study, or for all othercourse information please visit: www.uwic.ac.ukor www.newport.ac.uk

Alternatively, contact UWIC on 029 2041 6044or the University of Wales, Newport on01633 432 432.

South East Wales Centre forTeacher Education andTraining

The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff(UWIC) and the University of Wales,Newport are collaborating to provideInitial Teacher Education and Trainingacross South East Wales (The South EastWales Centre for Teacher Education andTraining). The result of this collaborationmeans that the location of someundergraduate degree programmes fornew entrants has changed, assummarised opposite.

In addition to the changes in Initial Teacher Educationand Training, UWIC has already developed a thrivingEducational Studies matrix of undergraduatedegrees. These offer potential students opportunityto develop careers beyond the traditional teachingrole; working as paraprofessionals in a variety ofsettings that include the extended school, Children’sCentres, family settings and the community.

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BA (Hons) Education Studies(various pathways) (non-QTS)

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: Early Childhood Studies: X300

English: XQ33Modern History: XV31Psychology: XC38Sport & Physical Activity: XB39 Welsh: XQ35

Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 260 UCAS Tariff Points from three A Levels

including grade B in chosen pathway subject(or relevant subject area), or equivalent

Career potential

Some graduates may wish to embark upon thePostgraduate Certificate in Education or GraduateTeacher Programme to enter the teaching profession.Others careers include: educational administration,publishing, media and personnel management.

This course can lead into other careers afterundertaking further linked courses, such as: careersadvisory work, teaching English as a ForeignLanguage, training and development, with eitherhuman resources (CIPD) or training and assessmentqualifications (D32/D33), social work, youth andcommunity work, working with offenders, andplay work.

Course content

Core modules are studied regardless of your chosenspecialist pathway including:

an introduction to the nature of education; managingpupils’ learning; curricular and assessment issues;meeting individual needs; investigating learning andteaching at specific age phases; research methods;political and ideological and enquiry in education.

An observational placement is also undertaken inyear two in either a school or non-school basededucational setting.

Additional costs



BA/BA (Hons)Youth & Community Education(Leading to professional qualificationas a youth and community worker)

Professionally endorsed by: Education and Training Standards

(ETS) Wales Recognised by: The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for

Youth and Community WorkCampus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: X320

Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: Applicants should have experience in an

aspect of youth and community educationand 160 UCAS Tariff Points at A Level orequivalent

Career potential

The course attracts students who are interested in arange of community professions including: youthwork, community work, community development,supported housing, alternative education/alternativecurriculum, mentoring and guidance, youth justiceand voluntary organisations working in acommunity setting.

Professionally qualified staff are in high demandamongst employers, particularly as Youth Work willbecome a degree-only profession in 2010.

Course content

The course content is split between fieldworkplacements in a wide range of community and youthwork agencies and university-based lectures.

You will study modules including: sociology andsocial psychology, education and learning theory,community profiling, research skills, equality andsocial justice, organisational theory, managing staffdevelopment and community development.

All students undertake placements with youngpeople aged 11-25 and particularly with the core agegroup 13-19.

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environmental health & consumer & trading standards

UWIC offer the only BSc (Hons) EnvironmentalHealth course in Wales.

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health isprofessionally accredited by the CharteredInstitute of Environmental Health.

By working closely with government bodies andprivate sector organisations, the school hasdeveloped an innovative and dynamic coursethat meets current and future needs.

The learning, teaching and assessment strategieshave been designed to enable the developmentand fostering of knowledge and skills, to helpproduce professionally competent environmentalhealth practitioners who are able to cope withthe changing demands placed upon them.

Environmental Health Professional can expect starting salaries in the region of £22,000to £25,000 and employment rates are excellent(in excess of 90% in professionally relevant jobs).

The ability to effectively undertake the practicalelements of our programmes is of keyimportance to us and employers and assists inproducing competent graduates. Our dedicatedlaboratory facilities have extensive andcontemporary facilities to service areas of thecurriculum including, microbiology,environmental chemistry, environmental andoccupational monitoring and food safety.

UWIC offers the only BSc (Hons) Consumer andTrading Standards course in Wales and it isaccredited by the Trading Standards Institute.

There are excellent prospects for Consumer andTrading Standards (TSOs) gradautes as there is anational shortage of officers throughout thecountry and the salaries offered recognise thisfact TSOs can expect starting salaries in theregion of £22,000 to £25,000.

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“I had undertaken work experience inthis field and realised

I wanted to become an Environmental Health Officer.

After looking at many courses itbecame clear that UWIC offered thebest, and with best variety ofmodules, in a city that was friendlyand not too far away from home.”

Charlotte ScottBSc (Hons) Environmental Health

“The course was fantastically

varied, covering the many arms of

Trading Standards legislation which

has served as an excellent platform to

launch my career as a

Trading Standards Officer.

I still have contact with some of the

tutors five years after completing

the course.

Support on the course was great, with

UWIC even assisting in finding a

placement Authority, who

later became my first Trading

Standards employer! ”

Pete Luff

BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

Standards Graduate

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BSc (Hons) Environmental Health

Accredited by: The Chartered Instituteof Environmental Health

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B910: BSc (Hons) Environmental Health

B913: SandwichB911: inc. FoundationB912: Sandwich inc. Foundation

Course length: B910: Three years full-timeB913: Four years full-time B911: Four years full-time B912: Five years full-time

Entry requirements: 220 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two ALevel’s including a science or 240 UCASTariff Points with out science A Level, orequivalent

Career potential

Within local government, the profession of theenvironmental health practitioner is highly regardedand environmental health practitioners are employedby all local authorities throughout Britain.

There are also many employment opportunitieswithin the private sector. Forty per cent of CharteredInstitute of Environmental Health members now workin the private sector.

Opportunities for further study include the MScEnvironmental Risk Management and Masters ofPublic Health, as well as a number of researchstudentships.

Course content

You will study core areas, comprising: Food Safety;Housing; Health & Safety in the Workplace;Environmental Protection and the underpinningthemes of Public Health; Epidemiology and RiskAssessment.

In the third year you are actively encouraged to seekplacements both within the public sector and in theprivate sector.

Additional costs



BSc (Hons) Consumer& Trading Standards

Accredited by: Trading Standards InstituteCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: L437: BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

StandardsL430: BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

Standards (inc. Foundation)L438: BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

Standards (Sandwich)L436: BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

Standards (Sandwich inc. Foundation)

Course length: L437: three years full-timeL430: four years full-timeL438: four years full-timeL436: five years full-time

Entry requirements: 180 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two ALevels or equivalent

Career potential

Trading standards personnel are employed by everylocal authority within the UK, and as such,employment opportunities are widespread.

There are also increasing employment opportunitieswithin the private sector where companies recruittrading standards specialists to advise on consumerlegislation and customer care.

Course content

You will be introduced to the underlying themes oftrading standards and consumer protection.

You will study modules including:law, quality standards, metrology, accuratemeasurement, safety, food safety, consumer creditand fair trading, anti-counterfeiting enforcement.

Also a work placement with a local authority tradingstandards department is arranged for thoseundertaking the sandwich year.

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food, nutrition & dietetics

Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Consumerand Trading Standards are dynamic andexciting career areas. Most of our courses offer work placementswhich improve the employability ofgraduates; the courses lead to excellentemployment prospects.

The Dietetics pre-registration courses areapproved by the Health ProfessionsCouncil and on graduation students canapply for registration as a dietitian.

The BSc (Hons) Food Science andTechnology course is accredited by theInstitute of Food Science and Technology.

Accreditation of the BSc (Hons) PublicHealth Nutrition course by the NutritionSociety is currently being sought.

Both the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition andDietetics and the Postgraduate Diploma inDietetics courses are sponsored by NHSWales who pay the fees for the coursesand offer means tested bursaries.

The Food Science and Technology courseoffer a number of scholarships; paymentsvary from £250 pa to £750pa - pluspayment in work placement.

The BSc (Hons) Sports Biomedicine andNutrition degree offers students a uniqueand exciting opportunity to study howchanges in lifestyle can be effective inpreventing common diseases. Innovativeapproaches to sports medicine will allowstudents to gain experience in the rapidlyexpanding area of exercise prescription.

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Foundation Leading toBSc Health Sciences

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS codes: The following codes are specific to the

degree you wish to continue to go ontostudy:B902: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science B904: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

(Applied Biomedical Science) L430: BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

Standards L436: BSc (Hons) Consumer & Trading

Standards with Sandwich Year B911: BSc (Hons) Environmental HealthB912: BSc (Hons) Environmental Health

with Sandwich Year D610: BSc (Hons) Food Science &

Technology D615: BSc (Hons) Food Science &

Technology with Sandwich Year BB49: BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition BDKP:BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition

(Food Science) CB6K: BSc (Hons) Sports Biomedicine and

NutritionB901:For studying the Foundation alone with a view to gaining entry

onto the following courses: BSc (Hons) Dental TechnologyBSc Speech and Language Therapy BSc Nutrition and Dietetics Bsc Podiatry BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies.

Course length: one year full-timeEntry requirements: Normally have five GCSEs including

Mathematics, English or Welsh Languageand A Level qualifications or their equivalentat an appropriate standard for entry intoHigher Education at year one

Career potential

This programme is intended to cater for those whoaspire to enrol on a science based honours degreeprogramme within the Cardiff School of HealthSciences at UWIC, who have not achieved therequired standard entry requirements.

Course content

You will study modules including: study skills,information technology, numerical skills and studyskills & research methods plus science core modules,covering biology, chemistry and physics.

Additional costs



“Being a mature student I found

the foundation in Health Sciences

was perfect for returning to

education. The programme

enabled me to progress onto

the degree BSc (Hons) Human

Nutrition and Dietetics, which is

extremely competitive to get a

place on.

The lecturers were

excellent and help wherever

they can!”

Laura Samuel

Foundation Year in Health Sciences

“I chose to study at UWIC as I feltthe course in Food Science andTechnology was the best onoffer. It had a good balancebetween theory and practical andgave a solid foundation tothe food manufacturing industry.When I entered the industry as aKnowledge Transfer Associate, I was able to put the theory intopractice with the full support fromUWIC academic staff. I would recommend the courseand facilities, especially in light ofthe recent investment in the FoodIndustry Centre.”

Jackie EvansBSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology

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BSc (Hons) Food Science& Technology

Accredited by: Institute of Food Science & TechnologyCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: D616: BSc (Hons) Food Science &

Technology D610: BSc (Hons) Food Science &Technology (inc. Foundation) D617: BSc (Hons) Food Science &Technology (Sandwich) D615: BSc (Hons) Food Science &Technology (Sandwich inc. Foundation)

Course length: D616: three years full-timeD610: four years full-timeD617: four years full-timeD615: five years full-time


Career potential

The food industry today is in desperate need of thesetechnically trained staff and this course is providinggraduates to fill that gap.

With an almost one hundred percent employmentrate, graduates can gain employment within manyareas, including research and development, qualitycontrol, hygiene, packaging, food microbiology andfood analysis. Most graduates will achieve startingsalaries of £17k - 20k.

Course content

This course aims to provide you with a broadunderstanding of modern food industries. Themodular structure of the course is designed to allowyou to develop your own career path according tothe selections chosen.

You will aquire skills and knowledge required toprogress into the food industry in many fields and willstudy areas including: food microbiology, rawmaterial technology, food chemistry, human nutritionand biochemistry, enzymology, microbiology,pharmacology, toxicology and effects ofmanufacturing, processing and storage.

Additional costs



BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition& Dietetics

Accredited by: Health Professions CouncilCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B402Course length: four years full-time (Sandwich)Entry requirements: 260 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels or equivalent to include a B grade atBiology, and a C grade preferably inChemistry. Alternative sciences consideredwhere Chemistry has been taken at AS andachieved Grade C (check online for details).

Career potential

Dietitians normally begin their career in the NationalHealth Service where they progress to the mainclinical grades.

The opportunity exists for specialisation in variousaspects of dietetics by means of post-registrationeducation. In addition there are opportunities fordietitians to be involved in health education/promotion, education, research and journalism.

Course content

The course contains two major elements which arethe academic component based at UWIC and clinicaltraining, which occurs in three separate places withinthe course.

Both elements are essential for the achievement ofthe course objectives and award of the degree witheligibility to apply for registration as a dietitian.

You will study modules including:biochemistry, physiology, food studies, public healthnutrition, nutrition, behavioural studies, dietetics,nutritional biochemistry and physiology, nutritionalassessment and research and clinical studies.

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BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B490: BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition

BB49: BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition(inc Foundation) BDL6: BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition(Food Science) BDKP: BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition(Food Science) (inc Foundation)

Course length: B490: three years full-timeBB49: four years full-timeBDL6: three years full-timeBDKP:four years full-time

Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three ALevels or equivalent to include a C grade atBiology, and a C grade preferably inChemistry

Career potential

Public health nutritionists work in healthimprovement, with groups or communities topromote health and well being. Career opportunitieslie within NHS Trusts, health promotion orGovernment Departments.

Public health nutritionists may also work withcharities or in the food industry, either withmanufacturers or retailers. There are alsointernational opportunities for appropriately qualifiednutritionists in emergency relief or developmentprojects in low-income countries.

Course content

The course is modular with and you will beencouraged to undertake a period of relevant workexperience, either for 12 weeks or for 12 months.

You will study modules including:food biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, publichealth nutrition, food studies, food safetymanagement, behavioural studies, nutritionalbiochemistry, food quality and legislation, foodanalysis, new product development, nutritionalphysiology, health promotion, applied qualitymanagement and sports nutrition.

Additional costs



BSc (Hons) Sports Biomedicine& Nutrition

Campus: Llandaff and CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: CB64: BSc (Hons) Sport Biomedicine &

Nutrition CB6K: BSc (Hons) Sport Biomedicine &Nutrition (inc. Foundation)

Course length: CB64: three years full-timeCB6K: four years full-time

Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from two A Levels orequivalent to include Science subject

Career potential

Graduates will be equipped to enter into a variety ofcareers in areas such as the Sport and Leisureindustry, National Health Service, National SportsCouncils and Sporting National Governing Bodies.Graduates will also be well qualified for a career inthe Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage industries.

Opportunities for further study are excellent andinclude other health related studies and higherdegrees (MSc and PhD).

Course content

This course focuses on the scientific study of allaspects of lifestyle, and the strategies that can beemployed to improve health.

The course includes a series of fundamental science-based modules in human physiology, nutrition,biochemistry and psychology.

These are complemented with exercise-basedmodules in sport and exercise science, psychology ofsport and exercise, health related exercise and publichealth nutrition.

Our innovative approaches to sports medicine willalso allow you to gain experience in the rapidlyexpanding area of ‘exercise prescription’.

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Complementary Therapies

The Centre for Complementary Therapies is a centre ofexcellence for the provision of academic education andtraining in complementary therapies.

The BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies is unique inWales as it is the only undergraduate course to offerprofessional qualifications in three bodywork modalities -Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy.

The Complementary Therapies course provides studentswith real-life experiences through the use of clinics andwork placements, and a research dissertation.

All courses are accredited by the Massage TrainingInstitute; Association of Reflexologists; InternationalFederation of Professional Aromatherapists.

The Complementary Therapy Suite is equipped with thelatest electric hydraulic massage couches, portablecouches and massage chairs, reflexology chairs and audiovisual and other teaching aides.

Dental Technology

Dental Technologists have been identified by theDepartment of Health as a profession at risk. As such theyhave an enhanced starting salary to attract new graduatesinto the profession.

Typical starting salary of a new dental technology graduateis in excess of £18K per annum.

After graduation it is possible to continue to attend thecollege on a part-time basis to undertake postgraduatequalifications whilst remaining employed.

We are at the forefront of world class research applyingnew CAD/CAM and Rapid Manufacture technologies to theconstruction of partial denture alloy frameworks.

Our facilities are amongst the best in the UK, having beenrecently refurbished and enhanced with equipment. Thelaboratories benefit from the use of mini cameras, manyscreens, computers and other ICT equipment.

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Podiatry

UWIC Podiatry course is approved by the HealthProfessions Council and accredited by the Society ofChiropodists and Podiatrists.

Clinical Practice is taught at the Centre’s clinics and inapproved placements within the NHS and the independentsector.

Employment opportunities exist within the NHS and privatesector. The typical staring salary is £19,166 - rising to£31,004 per annum.

Podiatrists may specialise in diabetic care, rheumatology,wound care, biomechanics or rehabilitation.

All podiatry staff at UWIC are active practitioners.

One member of our teaching staff is a qualified PodiatricSurgeon

The facilities in Podiatry are of a high standard. There areclinical areas used for training purposes and is open to thepublic. There is a gait laboratory equipped for kinetic andbiomechanical analysis and an orthotic laboratory.

Speech and Language Therapy

UWIC offers the only undergraduate Speech and LanguageTherapy course, Health Professions Council accreditedcourse in Wales.

Successful applicants are eligible for payment of fees and ameans-tested bursary from the National Assembly of Wales,independent of their main area of residence in the UK.

Proximity to local centres of excellence, e.g UniversityHospital of Wales, facilitates highly specialist teaching byvisiting lecturers who are experts in their field.

There has been considerable investment in the Centre toprovide our Speech Science Labs to support both academictraining and clinical practice.

Graduates have a very good employment record withopportunities to work in the NHS and for Local EducationAuthorities, Charitable organisations, and in privatepractice. If you would like to work abroad, opportunitiesexist in Australia, New Zealand and North America.

UWIC provides one of thelargest portfolios ofeducation, training andresearch in health and socialcare in Wales.Students on the accredited healthcourses, Podiatry and Speech & LanguageTherapy can receive NHS bursaries(including fees) for each year of thecourse, and employment rates areexceptionally high on graduation.

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BSc (Hons) ComplementaryTherapies

Accredited by: The Massage Training InstituteThe Association of ReflexologistsThe International Federation of ProfessionalAromatherapists

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B301: Certificate in Complementary

Therapies (CertHE)B302: Diploma in Complementary Therapies

(DipHE) B390: BSc (Hons) Complementary TherapiesB300: BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies

(inc. Foundation)

Course length: B301: one year full-timeB302: two years full-timeB390: three years full-timeB300: four years full-time (inc. Foundation)

Entry requirements: 200 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two ALevels or equivalent to include Biology

Career potential

Most are working in the private sector ascomplementary therapists; the more enterprisinghave set up their own businesses.

Others are gainfully employed as therapists in theNational Health Service and the voluntary sector.

Some graduates have gained employment as a directconsequence of their work placements during thecourse. In, for example, hospices for palliative care,women’s safety units and schools and day facilitiesfor children and adults with special needs.

Course content

Students learn to combine complementary andconventional approaches to health care. The trainingprovided in the skills of holistic massage, reflexologyand clinical aromatherapy is supported by anatomy,physiology and nutrition and behavioural sciencesand the development of research skills.

Students will also develop business skills, benefitfrom a work placement and, as part of a team, run astudent clinic.

Additional costs



BSc (Hons) Dental Technology

Accredited by: General Dental Council Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B840Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 180 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent, including grade C in ascience subject

Career potential

Dental technologists are employed in the NHS,commercial laboratories, private practices and dentalschools; and in the commercial sector it is possible tobecome a laboratory owner or manager.

Employment schemes are also available to successfulgraduates at University Dental Schools within theregion, providing excellent opportunities tospecialise.

Course content

This course aims to produce dental technologists ableto fabricate high quality dental restorations,prostheses and appliances such as crowns andbridges.

You will study modules including:An introduction to techniques, applied dentalmaterials, dental anatomy and physiology, removablepartial denture, complete dentures, cast restorations,removable orthodontics, ceramic restorations,bonded restorations, fixed and functionalorthodontics; and undertake research projects andwork placements to cement your learning.

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BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Accredited by: Health Professions Council (HPC)Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B985Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 280 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent, including grade C in ascience subject

Career potential

Graduates are able to gain work in the public (NHS)and private sector (practice, industry, commerce).

Currently, newly qualified podiatrists have ampleopportunities to gain employment with little or nodelay following graduation.

Course content

This is a course of integrated theoretical and clinicalstudies through which you will, upon graduation,become eligible for registration with the HealthProfessions Council - the UK regulator for the HealthProfessions.

You will study modules including:podiatric medicine, musculoskeletal studies, medicalsciences, pre-clinical practice, clinical practice,professional studies/behavioural science, localanaesthesia and podiatric surgery, pharmacology, andundertake working placements.

Additional costs



BSc (Hons) Speech& Language Therapy

Accredited by: Health Professions Council (HPC)Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: B620Course length: four years full-timeEntry requirements: 300 UCAS Tariff Points (BBB) including a

science subject or 320 UCAS Tariff Points(ABB) without science subject. Equivalentqualifications also considered

Career potential

Opportunities exist for Speech and LanguageTherapists in hospitals, health centres, schools andspecialist units. Graduates may also choose toprogress to research and/or postgraduate study.Some clinicians are employed by charitableorganisations or undertake private practice.

There are also opportunities to work abroad.

Graduates will be qualified to practise as Speech andLanguage Therapists, subject to successfulregistration with the Health Professions Council.

Course content

Linguistics and phonetics are core components of theprogramme combined with psychology and medicalsciences, to developmental and acquired speech,language and communication problems.

You will study modules including:phonetic transcription, phonetic and phonologicaltheory, linguistics, lifespan psychology and languagedevelopment, clinical foundations, developmentalspeech and language pathology medical sciences,clinical practice, cognitive psychology, bilingual andbicultural studies, audiology, acquired disorders,advanced clinical studies.

All students undertake a minimum of 150 clinicalsessions across the duration of the course throughvarious placements.

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hospitality, tourism & events

The events, hospitality and tourism industry is the

largest employer of people in the UK, with over 1.78

million people directly employed, more than ten per

cent of the UK workforce, and that number is

growing fast.

The 2009 National Student Survey confirmed a record80% satisfaction and over 90% for our tourismprogrammes - the highest recorded by any programmein an university in the UK.

The School is one of the top providers of tourismeducation in the UK and is an active player in the highereducation sector through subject associations (CHME,ATHE) and professional bodies (ILAM, HCIMA).

It is a global industry which offers world-wideopportunities for qualified personnel who can combinea deep understanding of events, hospitality or tourismtogether with business and management skills (e.g.human resource management and development,marketing, accounting, information and communicationtechnology, strategic development) and transferableskills such as research skills, problem-solving, team-working, communication and critical thinking.

We have established excellent links with tourism-sectorbusinesses and support agencies not just in Wales andthe UK, but across Europe and North America and otherparts of the developed and less developed world. Thishas been enhanced through industrial work experienceand tourism field study modules.

The provision of work placements as an assessed part ofa student’s academic programme of learning is soimportant that we provide all undergraduate studentswith the chance of a placement as part of their secondyear studies.

The potential for employment as managers is vast and,since the programmes started in 1974, students fromUWIC have entered every possible sector, with manynow at executive level.

A state-of-the art £20 million purpose built managementbuilding opened in 2010 at the Llandaff campus;enabling the school to become a leading centre in theUK for teaching and research in business subjects.

Innovative learning areas including: a 200 capacitylecture theatre, a 120 capacity lecture theatre, threeHarvard style lecture theatres.

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HND Events ManagementBA (Hons) Events Management

Accredited by: The Institute of Hospitality (BA)Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS codes: 028N*: HND Events Management

N820: BA/BA (Hons) Events ManagementNR89**: BA/BA (Hons) Events Management

(Language)

Course length: 028N*: two years full-timeN820/NR89**:

three years full-time/four yearssandwich

Entry requirements: HND: 120 UCAS Tariff Points orequivalent

Degree: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at leasttwo A Levels or equivalent

*Those that successfully complete the HNDcan choose to undertake a one year top upto gain a BA (Hons) Events Management.**Applicants for NR89 will require a modernforeign language (French, German orSpanish) at A Level, or equivalent.

Career potential

Graduates will gain a management qualification thatwill provide excellent career and employmentopportunities in all fields of the events industry,which includes conferences, exhibitions, corporatehospitality, sports, festivals, banqueting, pageantryand more.

Course content

The Events Management courses are vocationallyorientated programmes, with a rigorous managementunderpinning and it will be mandatory for all studentsto undertake a work based learning module as part ofthe programmes.

You will study modules including:

(HND and Degree) fundamentals of eventsmanagement, venue management, events in practice,business environment, management theory andpractice, research skills, professional development,arts, culture and entertainment, modern foreignlanguages.

Events planning, event operations, event safety and

licensing, marketing for hospitality, tourism, leisureand events, financial decision making, legal andhuman resource systems, arts and cultural studies,developing a business, industrial work experience,sociology of tourism, hospitality and events, visitorattractions management, licensed premisesmanagement.

(Degree) hallmark events, legal and contractualissues, strategic management for hospitality, tourism,leisure and events, employee relations anddevelopment, branding, advertising andcontemporary consumption, e-commerce, corporatefinance, applied licensed premises management andinterpretive provision.

Additional costs



“I chose to study at UWIC

because industry work

experience was part of the

core learning.

The course also offered very

varied option modules

making it very interesting.”

Megan Thomas

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HND Hospitality ManagementBA (Hons) HospitalityManagement

Accredited by: The Institute of Hospitality (BA)Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS codes: 022N: HND Hospitality Management

168N: HND Hospitality Management(Events)

268N: HND Hospitality Management(Licensed Premises)

N220: BA (Hons) Hospitality Management NN28: BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

(Events)NR2X*: BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

(Language)N227: BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

(Licensed Premises)

Course length: HND: two years full-time; three years sandwich

Degree: three years full-time; four years sandwich

Entry requirements: HND: 120 UCAS Tariff Points from at leastone A Level or equivalent


*Applicants for NR2X will require a modernforeign language at A Level, or equivalent.

Career potential

Graduates can enter into a wide range of careersincluding employment in hotels, restaurants, licensedretail management, personnel and marketing inhospitality, armed services, contract, health serviceand welfare catering.

Successful BA (Hons) graduates are eligible forlicentiate membership of the Institute of Hospitality.

Course content

The Hospitality Management courses are vocationallyorientated programmes, with a rigorous managementunderpinning and it will be mandatory for all studentsto undertake a work based learning module as part ofthe programmes.


(HND and Degree): hospitality systems, hospitalityoperations, introduction to licensed premises,business environment, understanding management,research skills.

Events, languages, licensed premises, internationalhospitality, large scale and events catering, integratedhospitality projects, hospitality management,marketing, finance, legal and human resourcesystems, industrial work placement, wines and spiritsstudies, international and contemporary cuisines,developing a business, events, licensed premises.

(Degree): strategic management, food and beveragemanagement, design of hospitality facilities,employee relations and development, branding,advertising and contemporary consumption,e-commerce, corporate finance, advanced foodhygiene and a choice of events, languages,licensed premises.

Additional costs



“I am highly ambitious and ongraduating I want to becomea General Manager (or higher).After seeing what the UWICcourses had to offer and theCity of Cardiff, I knew this iswhere I wanted to study.”

Mohammed Serhan

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HND Tourism ManagementBA (Hons) Tourism Management

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS codes: 408N: HND Tourism Management

N801: BA/BA (Hons) TourismManagement

N891: BA/BA (Hons) TourismManagement (Events)

NR8X*: BA/BA (Hons) TourismManagement (Language)

NN82: BA/BA (Hons) TourismManagement (Licensed Premises)

Course length: HND: two years full-time; three years sandwich

Degree: three years full-time; four years sandwich

Entry requirements: HND: 120 UCAS Tariff Points from at leastone A Level or equivalent


*Applicants for NR8X will require a modernforeign language at A Level, or equivalent.

Career potential

Graduates will be well placed to secure managerialpositions in the private, public and voluntary sectorsof the tourism industry, both in the UK and overseas.Opportunities will exist in the fields of travelconsultancy, tour operations, destination marketingand planning, visitor attractions management,hospitality provision, events programming and smallbusiness development.

Course content

This course provides a blend of core knowledge thatreflects the economic, environmental and socialcontext and practice of tourism with rigorousmanagement underpinning throughout.

It is mandatory to undertake a work-based learningmodule during the course to strengthen youremployability at the end of your course.

Those that successfully complete the HND can alsochoose to undertake a one year top up to gain aUWIC BA (Hons) Tourism Management degree.


(HND and Degree): tourism principles and practice,tourism and the environment, business environment,research skills, arts, culture and entertainment,introduction to entrepreneurship, introduction tolicensed premises, introduction to events, businessand contemporary language, managing tourismoperations, marketing, financial decision making,legal and human resource systems, developing abusiness, visitor attractions management, sociologyof tourism, hospitality and events, events planning.

(Degree): tourism ethics, strategic management,employee relations and development, branding,advertising and contemporary consumption, tourismin developing countries, e-commerce corporatefinance, industrial work experience, current issues,interpretive provision, applied licensed premisesmanagement, hallmark events, employee relationsand development.

Additional costs



“I chose UWIC as the course

modules ere varied and

interesting and there was also

the opportunity to travel.

The work placements also

attracted me as they

are invaluable.”

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BA (Hons) International Tourismand Hospitality Management

Accredited by: The Institute of HospitalityCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: N892

Course length: three years full-time;four years sandwich


Career potential

Graduates will be able to develop into seniormanagers in a relatively short time period in a rangeof areas including - hotels, restaurants, resorts, travelorganisations, destination management, and varioustourism sectors.

The course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitalityand successful graduates are eligible for licentiatemembership of the Institute.

Course content

The course encompasses a range of core andoptional modules which combine to develop the skillsand knowledge required for general and specialistroles within the stated industries.

You will study modules including:tourism and the environment, hospitality in practice,hospitality and tourism in context, professionaldevelopment, event management, foreign languages,management theory and practice, research methods,business environment, licensed premises, hospitalitymanagement, tourism operations.

Industrial work experience, sociology of tourism andhospitality, visitor attractions, wines and spiritsstudies, marketing, human resources, financialdecision making, strategic management, currentissues, tourism ethics, food and beveragemanagement, employee relations, branding andadvertising, e-commerce and foreign languages.

Additional costs



Katherine Vessey

BA (hons) Hospitality

Management

PROFILE

“I chose to study here as I had

friends that came to university in

Cardiff and told me positive things

about the city so I thought I would

enjoy studying here. UWIC offered

the course I was interested in so it

was a perfect match.

Originally I was interested in events,

however I wanted to have a broader

scope of the hospitality industry so

decided taking hospitality would

help me decide which areas I was

enthusiastic about and also give me

more opportunities in the future.

I hope to become an Events Planner.

I love to travel and experience new

cultures so studying this particular

course will hopefully allow me to

do both!”

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humanities

Humanities are one of the most interesting andrewarding subject areas a student can undertake. Itcovers a wide subject area which students find bothexciting and relevant to learn.

Many of the subjects students study, ranging frommodern political ideas to the modern Americanmovie, play a major role in the development of theculture and social development of the society welive in today. Understanding the importance andcontribution of the humanities and social sciencesto our own development is an important andinteresting part of the learning experience.

Employers have begun to increasingly value thenature of the student who pursues a humanitiesbackground in their studies. It is now accepted thata good academic background is as important toemployment as any vocational degree.

Wherever possible, we utilise the connections wehave with local organisations and encouragestudents to participate in cultural events which areboth relevant to their degree but which also openup career opportunities.

Over the course of your degree, you'll develop asan analytical, incisive thinker and confidentcommunicator, building skills that are highly valuedby employers. Many of the subject areas studied inthe degree programmes, such as English, history,politics, media, law, criminology, psychology andsocial policy, have themselves become importantareas of employment.

Our students go on to work as: Journalist, teacher,professional writer, lecturer researcher and manyoccupations within media or perhaps workingwithin the civil service or voluntary sectors.

Educational Studies also sit within the HumanitiesDepartment. For further information about theseplease see page 45.

Students are also able to study at one of our partneruniversities in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germanyand Turkey through the Department for HumanitiesERASMUS links, as part of their course.

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BA (Hons) English& Creative Writing

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: QW38Course length: three years full-time Entry requirements: 260 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels or equivalent, to include a grade B inEnglish

Career potential

The course provides students with highly prizedemployment skills. Our students have gone on tofulfil both exciting and rewarding careers in thepublic and private sectors (including professionalwriting, teaching, media, journalism etc).

Course content

The course offers a powerful combination ofvocational skills (creative writing, journalism,scriptwriting, poetry, for example) with thetheoretical practice of English literature.

As well as a rich and varied academic focus, thecourse also benefits from an exciting extra-curriculaculture, including visiting writers and theatre trips.

Students have the opportunity to contribute to andco-edit the University's creative writing magazine,Nexus, and Cardiff's Calling magazine.

The Department also has a vibrant postgraduatecommunity.

Typical modules include:Creative Writing, Journalism, Poetry, CriticalApproaches, Scriptwriting, Literary Transformations,Nineteenth Century Literature and Society, Gothicand Science Fiction.

Additional costs



BA (Hons) English & Drama

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: QW34Course length: three years full-time Entry requirements: 260 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels or equivalent, to include a grade B inEnglish or Drama

Career potential

Our graduates have gone on to work in many fieldssuch as: acting, directing, theatre management, film,media and television, teaching, management,journalism, law, administration, accountancy, PR,as well as further postgraduate study to MA andPhD levels.

Course content

This course is modular based and aims to engagewith your enthusiasm for reading and literature, andintroduce you to advanced critical thinking in theform of theoretical practice.

It also introduces you to a range of theatre genres,playwrights and practitioners using both textual andpractical exploration.

Typical modules include:language and literature, critical approaches, academicskills and research methods, drama in practice, dramafrom naturalism to feminism, drama from ancientGreece to the Victorian age, literature and thenineteenth century, literary transformations,children’s literature, detective fiction, directingapproaches, devising theatre, theatre practitioners,modernism to postmodernism, gothic and sciencefiction, Shakespeare: texts and contexts, moderndrama and performance praxis.

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BA (Hons) English& Popular Culture/BA (Hons) English& Contemporary Media*

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: Q190Course length: three years full-time Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels or equivalent, to include a grade C inEnglish

Career potential

This degree provides students with strongcommunication and analytical skills that are highlyvalued in today's employment market. Graduatesfrom the course have pursued careers in a variety ofindustries, including: media, journalism, education,public relations, marketing and heritage.

Course content

This innovative degree course allows students tocombine theoretical perspectives in English andMedia with practical vocational skills in journalism.

As well as a rich and varied academic focus, thecourse also benefits from an exciting extra-curriculaculture, including visiting media professionals andcultural excursions.

Students also have the opportunity to contribute toand co-edit Cardiff's Calling, the University's studentguide and Nexus, the University's creative writingmagazine.

You will study modules including:Introduction to Literature, Journalism, Film: Theoryand Genre, Music and Society, Digital Culture andTechnology, Literary Transformations, NineteenthCentury Literature and Society, Gothic and ScienceFiction.

Additional costs




BA (Hons) Modern History& English

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: QV31Course length: three years full-time Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels or equivalent, to include a grade C inHistory or English

Career potential

This course provides graduates with transferableskills that are applicable in a wide range of careers.

The types of career followed by graduates from thisdegree will vary widely. They are likely to includelecturing, teaching, public relations, the Civil Service,publishing, media and both the public and voluntarysector.

Course content

The Modern History and English degree aims tointegrate its two components so that students canapproach all topics studied from both a literary andhistorical point of view. This double perspective willenhance critical understanding of the modern worldand provide a varied and enjoyable learningexperience.

You will study modules including:Introduction to language and literature, the making ofmodern Europe, British society 1880-1980, modernpolitical ideas, academic skills and research methods,modernism to postmodernism, modern poetry,development of British political parties, Britain andAmerica, history of West European imperialism,European dictators, children’s literature, detectivefiction, gothic and science fiction, genocide andhuman rights, the history of the cold war, British stateand economy, Britain in the sixties, Shakespeare:texts and contexts, Victorian and Edwardianliterature.

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BA (Hons) Modern History& Politics

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of EducationUCAS code: VL12Course length: three years full-time Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three A

Levels or equivalent, to include a grade C inHistory or related subject

Career potential

The study of history provides graduates withtransferable skills that are applicable in a wide rangeof careers.

The careers that our graduates typically pursueinclude lecturing, teaching, the Civil Service, localauthority work in social services, the voluntary sector,research institutions, media presentation andproduction.

Course content

This degree will delve into the recent past of Britain,Europe, the United States and the wider world. Youwill discover and investigate the factors that havecreated our current and future global society,focusing on key events, characters and processes.Students on the Modern History and Politicsprogramme will explore a range of topics, accordingto their individual interests.

You will study modules including:The making of modern Europe, introduction to Britishsociety 1880-1980, international politics, politics ofthe British isles, modern political ideas, politics andmedia, academic skills, development of Britishpolitical parties, Britain and America, history of WestEuropean imperialism, international organisations,practical history and politics, European dictators, USgovernment and politics, nationalism anddecentralization in Europe, Erasmus Study, genocideand human rights, politics of the contemporarymiddle East, the history of the cold war, modernAmerican presidency, Britain in the sixties, publicsector management, Europhiles and Europhobes.

Additional costs



Bethan WranghamHumanities

PROFILE

“I chose to studyhumanities at UWICbecause it offered awide selection ofmodules incomparison to otheruniversities. I was alsovery impressed withthe facilities, campuslocation and thegeneral atmosphere.”

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IT & computer studies

According to online IT journal ‘Silicon.com’graduate salaries are up 3.2per cent year-on-year and Computer science graduatescontinue to be sought-after as employersrecognise that, in an increasingly competitivemarket, IT is a vital tool for commercialsuccess.

Today’s technology workforce requirescompetency in computer technical skills andsoft skills as businesses strive to improve theirproductivity and profitability through theapplication of information technology systemsand UWIC’s courses aim to give you thebreadth and depth of understanding in a rangeof IT subjects enabling practical applicationand utilisation of IT in the workplace.

The provision of work placements as anassessed part of a student’s academicprogramme of learning is so important that weprovide all undergraduate students with thechance of a placement as part of their secondyear studies.

A state-of-the art £20 million purpose builtmanagement building opened in 2010 at theLlandaff campus; enabling the school tobecome a leading centre in the UK forteaching and research in business and ITsubjects.

Innovative learning areas including: a 200capacity lecture theatre, a 120 capacity lecturetheatre, three Harvard style lecture theatres.

IT networking suite which has the latesttechnology to facilitate problem-basedlearning, brain storming and group workingproviding ‘hands on’ approach to teaching andlearning.

IT training suites designed specifically forsoftware development training.

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HND Business InformationTechnology/HND BusinessInformation Technology& Systems*

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: 025GCourse length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff Points from at least one A

Level or equivalent, to include a relevantsubject

Career potential

On completion of the course, successful graduatescan find a good variety of career opportunities inbusiness and information, in both the private andpublic sectors where the demand for skilled staffcontinues to rise. Software houses and utilitycompanies are other significant work sectors.

Course content

This course is designed to develop your knowledgeand expertise in the use of computerised informationsystems, which will enable you to move intomanagerial and executive positions.

The course provides an understanding andappreciation of the use of computers and IT inpresent-day business. Successful completion of theUWIC HND can lead onto a top up to degree level.

You will study modules including:Introduction to information systems, businessapplications, programming, principles of marketing,analysis and design techniques, introduction tomultimedia and the internet, research skills, businesslaw, applied management, understandingmanagement , fundamentals of IT, systemsdevelopment and design, professional development,data management, legislation for the computingindustry, business planning, information processing,object oriented systems, multimedia, networking,marketing management and planning, humanresource, management and modern foreignlanguage.

Additional costs




HND Computer Studies/HND Computing & SoftwareDevelopment*

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: 104GCourse length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff Points from at least one A

Level or equivalent, to include a relevantsubject

Career potential

Graduates from this course have gone on to becomejunior or trainee programmers and to work inuser/system support, database administration,networks administration, and web design.

Course content

This course aims to equip you with the knowledgeand skills to gain employment in, and make a fullprofessional contribution to, the commercialcomputer industry.

In most cases entry to the profession is at the level ofjunior or trainee programmer.

You will study modules including:Programming, application programming, introductionto information systems, business applications, legaland ethical issues in information systems, analysisand design techniques, introduction to multimediaand the internet, research skills, appliedmanagement, fundamentals of IT, data management,professional development, systems development anddesign, information processing and management,multimedia, object oriented methods, networkingand web programming.

Additional costs




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BSc/BSc (Hons) InternationalInformation Systems Management

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: G500Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent, to include a relevantsubject

Career potential

Graduates will find a variety of career opportunities inbusiness and information systems management inboth the private and public sector within theinternational marketplace where the demand forskilled staff continues to rise.

Students will graduate with the added benefit ofdeveloping their linguistic skills to complement theknowledge gained on computing and management.

Course content

This course is designed to develop your knowledgeand expertise in the use of computerised informationsystems within an international framework.

The course provides an understanding andappreciation of the use of computers and IT inpresent-day business and core develops thefundamentals of IT and business organisation.

You will study modules including:Research skills, modern foreign languages, businessand contemporary language, programming analysisand design techniques, information systems,business applications, applied management, systemsdevelopment and design, data management,legislation for the computing industry, Europeancultural issues, professional development, industrialwork experience, international information systemsproject, information systems in business, professionaland ethical issues in information systems, culture andsociety, international business and cultural diversity.

Additional costs



BSc/BSc (Hons) BusinessInformation Systems/BSc/BSc (Hons) SoftwareDevelopment

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of ManagementUCAS code: G5N1: BSc (Hons) Business Information

SystemsPathways: G450: Multimedia

G420: NetworksData Security*

G600: BSc (Hons) Software Development Pathways: G6G4: Multimedia

G6GK: NetworkingG690: Object Oriented Systems

Data Security*

Course length: three years full-time, four years sandwich*Entry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent, to include a relevantsubject

Career potential

Graduates will find a good variety of careeropportunities in computer related areas in both theprivate and public sector where the demand forskilled staff continues to rise.

Course content

These courses are designed to develop yourknowledge and expertise in either the use ofcomputerised information or the development ofsoftware, primarily for computerised informationsystems (respectively), which will enable you to moveinto managerial and executive positions.

The course provides an understanding andappreciation of the use of software in computers,software and IT in present-day business. The coredevelops the fundamentals of IT and businessorganisations or software development and systemsdesign (respectively) through the three years to apoint where the managerial role is studied.

The courses have strong links with similar coursesthroughout Europe. All students have theopportunity to participate in the research and studentexchange programmes.

Additional costs



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psychology

UWIC run a British Psychological Society (BPS)accredited programme the BSc (Hons) degreeprovides high standards of teaching and goodresearch facilities. Students have progressed into awide range of careers, including working aspsychologists.

Students who have an accredited first degree inpsychology can go on and apply for a range ofpostgraduate training programmes in areas such asclinical, educational, occupational, health andforensic psychology.

Facilities available for practical elements of thecourses include computers with dedicated softwaresuch as psychmate (designed to provide a means forexposing students to classic and current experimentsin psychology).

There is equipment for testing reaction times andgalvanic skin responses.

There is an observation room connected to atreatment room by a two-way viewing mirror,microphone and amplifier and telephone intercomsystem.

There is an exercise physiology and nutritionlaboratory, a sensory analysis suite and a kitchenwhere individual’s hygiene behaviour can beobserved as they prepare food.

Other facilities include phlebotomy and analyticallaboratories plus a complementary therapy suite;these allow evidence based study of psychologicalbehaviour and the effects of procedures such asmassage on immune parameters indicative of healthstatus.

The department is a vibrant and developingdepartment and in line with this expansion, newresources such as a new modern observation room, afurther suite of research cubicles and an additionalseminar rooms.

UWIC currently offers postgraduate training in Healthand Forensic Psychology. The BPS accredited MSc inHealth Psychology is the first step towards charteredhealth psychologist status. And the MSc in ForensicPsychology is the only such programme in Wales.

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BSc (Hons) Psychology

Accredited by: British Psychology SocietyCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: C800: BSc (Hons) Psychology

C801: BSc (Hons) Psychology(inc. Foundation)

Course length: three years full-timefour years (inc. Foundation)

Entry requirements: 260 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three ALevels or equivalent, to include a relevantsubject

Career potential

Career opportunities exist for graduates whereknowledge of people and how they communicateis valued.

The course is an ideal foundation for further study inpostgraduate psychology courses leading to aqualification as an occupational, educational, clinical,forensic or health psychologist, also leading to otherpostgraduate courses such as PGCE.

Graduates will also be able to enter careers inpersonnel management, advertising, healthpromotion and many areas of industry.

Course content

Throughout the three years you will studymodules including:Introduction to psychology, social psychology,developmental psychology, research methods,introduction to statistics, brain and cognition,cognitive neuroscience, research and statistics,applied cognitive psychology, individual differences,contemporary issues in psychology, volunteering,dissertation, clinical psychology, media psychology,analysing texts, applied psychological testing, cultureidentity and development, psychologicalperspectives on reading, forensic psychology, healthpsychology, applied human cognition,neuropsychology of language, language and socialpsychology.

Additional costs



“I became immersed in the

course! I found it extremely

beneficial. It has enabled me to

analyse, theorise and intensely

explore the world and the

processes within it. It has also

allowed me to develop and

appreciate the ideas and questions

that I have always had and that,

until starting the course, I was

unable to fully develop due to lack

of skills and knowledge. ”

Leanne Fitchen

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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social sciences

A degree in housing can lead to many careers in thesector. The qualifications in Social Work and Healthand Social Care train social workers and carers whoprovide practical support to people whose needs arevulnerable and need help in their everyday lives.

The HND Health and Social Care for students who areinterested in a career working with people in acaring capacity and want to make a difference butare undecided as to which direction to develop theircareer.

For students who are already clear that they want todevelop careers in housing or social work there are arange of professionally accredited qualifying andpostqualifying courses to gain entry to theprofession of your choice or develop your careerfurther.

The range of housing programmes offered areaccredited by the Chartered Institute for Housingand include the first course in Wales specificallyfocused on Supported Housing. Starting salaries forprofessionally qualified housing staff range between£19,000 to £22,000.

Care Council for Wales bursaries are available forstudents on the qualifying social work course. Uponcompletion starting salaries range from £23,000 to£26,000 and employment opportunities are excellentwith the majority of graduates taking up employmentas soon as they graduate.

There is close collaboration with employer partnersand professional bodies and the integration oflearning in the workplace/practice setting andlearning undertaken in the college context tosupport the development of relevant knowledge,skills and values.

The integration of work/practice based learning andcollege based learning is supported through accessto placement provision. For some courses placementlearning and assessment is a requirement and insuch cases this will be arranged for you by theprogramme.

The BA (Hons) Social Work programme was the firstaccredited graduate qualifying programme in socialwork in Wales.

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HND Health & Social CareBSc (Hons) Health & Social Care

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: 015L: HND Health & Social Care

115L: HND Health & Social Care (inc. Foundation)

L511: BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care L510: BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care

(inc. Foundation)

Course length: HND: two years full-time; three years inc. Foundation

BSc: three years full-time; four years inc. Foundation

Entry requirements: HND: 120 UCAS Tariff Points at A Level orequivalent


Career potential

Graduates find work in the health and social care fieldin the public, independent and voluntary sector,including: project management, probation,addictions, mental health, and residential care.

Course content

The course has been designed on a modular basisaround the following themes: people; values, ethicsand equal opportunities; change; law, regulation andguidance; and social processes, and these themesappear in all aspects of the course.

(HND & Degree): equality, diversity and difference,current issues and challenges in health and socialcare, research, social policy, working with vulnerableadults, risk assessment, sociology, psychology,working with children, working in the community,critical incidents, managing financial resources,understanding illness and disease, positiveapproaches to health, mental health, assistivetechnology, working with carers, social inclusion,managing performance.

(Degree): evaluating quality, dissertation, managingin organisations, law, regulation and standards,participation and empowerment, addictions,homelessness and social enterprise.

Additional costs



Foundation leading toBA/BSc Social Sciences

Campus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: The Social Sciences pathway operates as a

Year Zero to the following courses and theUCAS code for your chosen course, shownbelow, should be used on your UCASapplication:115L: HND Health & Social CareX390: BA (Hons) Youth & Community

Education L510: BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care C801: BSc (Hons) Psychology

Course length: one year full-timeEntry requirements: Normally have five GCSEs including

Mathematics, English or Welsh Languageand A Level qualifications or their equivalentat an appropriate standard for entry intoHigher Education at year one

Career potential

The course will develop your confidence andcompetence in acquiring the study skills required toembark upon a social science-based Honours degree,whilst introducing you to a basic bank of knowledgeon which you can build, either by the process of self-study or in further programmes of directed study.

Course content

The course is modular in structure comprising a set ofcore modules, combined with a set of furthermodules specific to your chosen pathway of study.

You will study modules including:study skills, information technology, numerical skills,research methods, psychology, sociology, care workand community work.

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BSc (Hons) Housing:Policy & Practice

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of HousingCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: K491Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 140 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent

Career potential

Housing professionals are involved in many differentactivities and have many areas of work, including:Housing Management, Housing Strategy,Regeneration, Development and Asset management,Repairs and Maintenance, Customer Care, Finance,HR and IT, Administration and Training andSupported Housing.

A career in housing can lead to a wide and variedchoice of pathways, well paid and secure jobs, goodterms and conditions of employment and excellentopportunities for promotion and careeradvancement.

Course content

This is a comprehensive programme of studyincorporating all the essential core skills andexperiences required for the competent housingprofessional.

You will learn about all aspects of housing: howpolicies are developed; finance for housing andsupported housing; legislation; housingmanagement; regeneration; managing performance;planning and development; design; working withvulnerable people and many other aspects of theprofession. In addition to the more academicsubjects, students are also supported in thedevelopment of personal and professional skills.Using the option modules in the second and thirdyears will allow you to follow particular interests.

Students undertake a practice placement betweenyears two and three which provides eligibility for fullcorporate membership of the Chartered Institute ofHousing.

Additional costs



BSc (Hons) Housing:Supported Housing

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of HousingCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: K450Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 140 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent

Career potential

Supported housing provides social, emotional and/orlifestyle support to people in their own homes, andoften includes the housing management (landlord)function.

Supported housing projects are organised around avariety of client needs including learning disabilities;mental health; young, vulnerable people; womenfleeing domestic violence; and addiction issues.

As the industry is expanding so rapidly, appropriatelyqualified and experienced staff are in high demand.

Course content

This is a comprehensive course of studyincorporating all of the essential core skills andexperiences required for the competent supportedhousing professional.

This incorporates elements of social care, andhousing management. Students will undertake apractice placement which will enable them to gainexperience of the housing workplace and to reflecton issues and practices within the workplace.

Using the option modules in the second and thirdyears will allow you to follow particular interests.

Students undertake a practice placement betweenyears two and three which provides eligibility for fullcorporate membership of the Chartered Institute ofHousing.

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BSc (Hons) Social Work Accredited by: Care Council for WalesCampus: LlandaffSchool: Cardiff School of Health SciencesUCAS code: L501Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: 240 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A

Levels or equivalent and grade C in Englishand Maths GCSE or equivalent*Applicants are also expected to hold aminimum of six weeks, supervised workexperience in a social care setting.

Career potential

Graduates will be able to access a wide range ofemployment opportunities within social work instatutory, voluntary and independent sectoremployment. Graduates are able to work with arange of services users and address complex socialissues.

Course content

Before undertaking direct practice with service usersin a practice learning setting, you must undertake 20days of assessed practice learning through which youmust demonstrate that you have the basicinterpersonal skills and values to be suitable and safeto work with service users. Study will focus on corevalues and skills as well as broader social, cultural andinstitutional processes that frame the role and task ofsocial work. You will spend 180 days in assessedpractice learning settings. This will involve aminimum of two practice settings. This will provideyou with a range of learning opportunities todemonstrate competence in relation to NationalOccupational Standards for Social Work. There willbe a focus on disadvantage, oppression anddeprivation; leading to an emphasis on social workintervention and the contexts within which socialwork is practised. Each year you will focus on six keyroles in working with individuals, families, carers,groups and communities: role and context of socialwork, communication and empowerment,assessment and intervention, management of risk,work within organisations, personal and professionaldevelopment. You will also be expected to completethe European Computer Driving Licence during yoursecond year.

Additional costs



“I chose to study BA Social Work at

UWIC as it had a great reputation.

At the time I enrolled it was the

first and the only university in

Wales that offered an accredited

social work course.

I have had a life long in people

and the difficulties they face, so I

thought becoming a social worker

would be the best way to help and

to also develop as a person.”

Krystal Rowe

BA Social Work

“The BSc Health and Social Carehas enabled me to get onto apostgraduate certificate ineducation and I am now teachingin Further and Higher Education.”

Jayne BarnettBSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Graduate

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sport

Throughout its sixty year history the CardiffSchool of Sport has built an internationalreputation for the quality of its academic,professional and extra-curricular work.

Staff within the School are currently involvedin coaching, advising international sportssquads, contributing to UK boards ofgovernance in sport and are activelyinvolved in many advisory panels that shapethe future of the British sport, PE andrecreation industry.

The undergraduate programmes offer someof the best and most popular sport-relatedcourses in the UK, all designed to meetcurrent market needs and the curricula arebased on attractive mixes of theoreticalstudies, laboratory based work and practical workshops.

Related provision at UWIC includes degreesin Sports Biomedicine and Nutrition, Dance,and Educational Studies: Sport and Physical Activity.

The School’s excellent facilities include aTennis Centre, the Wales Sports Centre forthe Disabled, a sand-dressed astro-turf pitch,and the impressive National IndoorAthletic Centre.

New builds on the Cyncoed Campus includea new laboratory and teaching spaces forsports medicine, sports massage andstrength and conditioning.

UWIC student teams at UWIC, organised andadministered by the Students’ Union,consistently win major championships in theBritish Universities and National Leaguecompetitions; UWIC is a major force in UKUniversity sport.

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BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of SportUCAS code: C603Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: • 280 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three

A Levels or equivalent to include gradesBB within a relevant subject

• BTEC Diploma: Distinction, Distinction,Merit to include 8 Distinctions overallwithin a relevant subject or equivalent

Career potential

Graduates follow careers in coaching and teaching,the leisure industry, sports science support and in thefield of sports development. Graduates haveobtained employment in coaching in the UK andabroad in a variety of sporting contexts. In additiongraduates have found employment working as sportdevelopment officers for local authorities andNational Governing Bodies.

Course content

The course focuses on the application anddissemination of knowledge in the practical coachingenvironment. The main thrust of the course is basedon the coaching process allowing a majorcontribution from other key disciplines, such asphysiology, biomechanics, psychology, measurementissues in sport and exercise science, performanceanalysis and adapted physical activity.

You will study modules including: professionaldevelopment profiling, sport and exercisephysiology, psychology of sport and exercise, sportbiomechanics and functional anatomy, sport insociety, sports principles and techniques, coachingscience, sport and exercise science, sportdevelopment, health and special populations,understanding sport management, physical activity,health and special populations, performance analysis,ethics in sport, games, body management, advancedsport and exercise physiology, measurement issues insport and exercise science, and developingcommunities through sport.

* And a choice of two from: gymnastics,trampolining, dance, rugby union, soccer, hockey,netball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, athletics,squash, badminton, cricket, swimming, water, polo,outdoor pursuits, health related exercise.


BSc (Hons) Sport Development




Career potential

Graduates follow careers in teaching, coaching,leisure/sports management, and community sportsdevelopment. Graduates obtain employment in localauthorities, national governing bodies, sportscouncils, sports marketing companies, eventmanagement organisations, the adventure activityindustry and the university sector or been acceptedonto management trainee programmes.

Course content

The course focuses on the application anddissemination your knowledge of sportsdevelopment issues into local, regional and nationalsports development contexts. It will also allow you tointegrate and assimilate the knowledge, skills andexperiences gained into a thorough appreciation ofthe issues and operational contexts of sportsdevelopment.

You will study modules including: professionaldevelopment profiling, sport development, sportsprinciples and techniques, coaching science, sportand exercise physiology, psychology of sport andexercise, sport biomechanics and functional anatomy,sport marketing, sports development and thechanging environment, collaboration for sportdevelopment, operations management of sport,health and special populations, socio-cultural issuesin sport, sport in context, games, body management,independent project or enterprise project, strategicmanagement for sport, applied sport development,event management, developing communitiesthrough sport, health issues and special populations.

And a choice of two from: *see page 88

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BSc (Hons) Sport& Exercise Science


A Levels or equivalent to include gradesBB one being a Science


Career potential

This course prepares graduates to follow careers infitness instruction and health promotion, teachingand lecturing in primary, secondary and highereducation, coaching, the leisure industry, sportscience and in the field of community sportsdevelopment. Graduates have gone on to studyphysiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and nursing.

Course content

The course focuses on the scientific basis ofparticipation in exercise and performance in sport.The main thrust of the course is based on thedisciplines of physiology, biomechanics andpsychology and in measurement issues in sport andexercise science, notational analysis and adaptedphysical activity. You will be given many opportunitiesto develop your practical contextual knowledge intraining, coaching and performance.

You will study modules including: research methods,professional development profiling, introduction tosport and exercise physiology, psychology of sportand exercise, sport biomechanics and functionalanatomy sport in society, sports principles andtechniques, sport and exercise science, coachingscience, sport development, understanding sportmanagement, physical activity health and specialpopulations, socio-cultural issues in sport,performance analysis, ethics in sport, sporttechniques and analysis, games, body management,outdoor activities, independent project, professionalapplications of sport and exercise science, advancedsport and exercise physiology, performance analysis,measurement issues in sport and exercise science.


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BSc (Hons) Sport & ExerciseScience (Intercalated)

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of SportUCAS code: C605Course length: one year full-timeEntry requirements: Applicants must have passed, at their first

attempt, their intermediate medical studies.Applicants must also have the approval oftheir current Medical School.

Career potential

Upon successful completion of their medical degree,graduates can work in sport and exercise medicine,with elite athletes, national teams and squads or beinvolved in health promotion activities within a localauthority or health care trust. Graduates may alsoprogress onto postgraduate degrees at UWIC.

Course content

This course is only open to medical students in theUK who have passed their first three years of medicalschool (intermediate). It is not a ‘top-up’ course.

Students on this course will integrate with those intheir final year of the ‘BSc (Hons) Sport and ExerciseScience’; you will have the opportunity to work in thechallenging sports and exercise environment, and beable to study and use first class sports sciencelaboratories and sports facilities.

You will study: sport and exercise physiology, sportand exercise biomechanics, exercise psychology, foran independent project in one or more of these threesubject areas.

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Career potential

Graduates follow careers in teaching/coaching, theleisure industry, sport science and community sportsdevelopment and also in recreation management andas national and regional coaches. Graduates haveobtained employment teaching, coachinggymnastics, soccer or trampolining, as fitnessconsultants and trainers, as sports administrators orjoined the Armed Forces or Police Service.

Course content

This course will allow you to effectively analyse andassess performance within sport and physicaleducation. You may apply your specialism in sportsscience, socio-cultural or philosophical disciplines toexamine the needs of the sports performer.

You will study modules including: research methods,professional development profiling, psychology ofsport and exercise, sport biomechanics andfunctional anatomy, sport in society, sport principlesand techniques, health and special populations,coaching science, sport and exercise science, sportdevelopment, understanding sport management,physical activity, health and special, populations, PEand sport pedagogy, performance analysis, sport andexercise psychology, socio-cultural issues in sport,ethics in sport, contextual studies in dance,developing a business, sport marketing, learning insport, sport techniques and analysis, games bodymanagement, outdoor activities, independent projector enterprise project, advanced sport and exercisephysiology, measurement issues in sport and exercisescience, sociology of sport, sport and culture andissues in dance.


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BSc (Hons) Sport Management

Campus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of SportUCAS code: CN62Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: • 280 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three



Career potential

Graduates follow careers in sport facilitiesmanagement, health and fitness management, sportmanagement consultancy, teaching and lecturing,sports event management, sports development andin local authority sports departments, other industrysectors, armed or uniformed forces, or set up theirown business.

Course content

The course will develop the critical understanding,professional knowledge, skills and attitudes that youwill need to take up a managerial position in the fastexpanding sport management industry. Modules willfocus on sport management as an activity, the impactof that activity and on the underlying businessprinciples that help to sustain and develop the sportindustry. You will be expected to take part in practicalsports.

You will study modules including: research methods,professional development profiling, sport in society,sports principles and techniques, the businessenvironment, understanding sport management,coaching science, sport and exercise physiology,psychology of sport and exercise, sport biomechanicsand functional anatomy, sport marketing, operationsmanagement of sport, socio-cultural issues in sportsports development and the changing environment,ethics in sport, financial decision making sport incontext, games, body management, outdooractivities, strategic management for sport,commercial approaches to sport, sociology of sportevent management, developing communitiesthrough sport.


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BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning,Rehabilitation and MassageCampus: CyncoedSchool: Cardiff School of SportUCAS code: C607Course length: three years full-timeEntry requirements: • 300 UCAS Tariff Points from at least three

A Levels or equivalent to include gradesBB with must include a Science subject


Career potential

This course provides graduates with the skills andknowledge to work in sport conditioning,rehabilitation, sports massage or sports sciencesettings. Graduates obtaining the SPS Diploma willbe equipped to seek employment as sport massagepractitioners.

Course content

The course comprises modules shared with othersports-related courses and others specificallydesigned for the course including anatomy andphysiology, strength and conditioning, and sportsinjuries and rehabilitation. Students are required tocomplete elements of clinical practice and a workplacement.

The SPS Diploma in Sports Massage is embeddedwithin the degree programme and students areassessed for this Diploma on payment of anadditional cost of approximately £300. Successfulstudents will be entitled to Level 4 membership of theSports Massage Association - the professional bodyfor sports massage.

You will study modules including: research methods,professional development profiling, introduction tosport and exercise physiology, psychology of sportand exercise, sport biomechanics and functionalanatomy, sports principles and techniques,introduction to sport conditioning, rehabilitation andmassage, sports massage, professional issues inconditioning, sports injuries, applied sport science,developing a business, games, body management,dissertation, work experience, practical strength andconditioning.


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“I completed my BSc (Hons) Sport

and Physical Education then

decided to continue and do the

MSc Physical Activity and Health.

I chose UWIC because of the

course and because of the

basketball programme

that it had to offer.

I hope to go on to teach or

alternatively work in the health

industry or with schools

encouraging children to lead

active lifestyles.”

Sarah Wagstaff

“I chose UWIC for its reputation asa centre of excellence for sportsstudies and also the standard ofrugby available. I am now parachute jumpinstructor in the RAF and currentlythe Officer Commanding the RAFFalcons parachute display team!”

Ruairidh Jackson BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sport and Exercise Science

FURTHERINFORMATION

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Did you know?The information in thisprospectus is alsoavailable on the UWIC website:

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PARTNERSHIPS

UWIC is proud to be a member of the

FE2HE-UWIC Consortium.

Through this we link with local colleges

to provide UWIC courses at a location

that may be more convenient for you.

To find out more please visit:

www.uwic.ac.uk/fe2he

LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

UWIC’s relationship with the London Schoolof Commerce (LSC) dates back to 2004and includes collaboration with thefollowing programmes:

• MBA

• BA Business Studies

• MSc Management Consultancy

• MSc Hospitality/Tourism Management

• BSc/MSc in Computing

• Research Degrees

• International Foundation Programme

In recognition of the strong links between the twopartners, in October 2006 LSC was awarded thestatus of an Associate College of UWIC.

By the end of session 08/09 over 1400 studentswere registered on UWIC programmes at LSC’sLondon campuses. The progressive and outwardlooking partnership with LSC is an example of aninnovative link between an HEI and a non-traditional but well established, high qualityeducational provider.

The partnership with LSC has helped to raise theprofile of UWIC and of Wales across the world.With its well established marketing and recruitmentprocesses and a model to offer high quality but costeffective studies, LSC recruits students from over125 countries to study UWIC programmes.

Students at the LSC areable to move betweenthe main LSC campus inLondon, LSC colleges inDhaka and KualaLumpur and UWIC inCardiff, bringing a trueinternational dimensionto the studyexperience.

A recent and excitingdevelopment is the co-operation betweenUWIC and LSC over the International FoundationProgramme. Under this agreement, LSC studentsfrom overseas have been studying at UWICsubsequently transferring to degree level studies atother UK Universities. Agreements have beensigned with several Welsh HEIs for students toprogress to study in Wales.

Another key development is the collaboration inrespect of research degrees. LSC is approved toenrol and deliver research degrees for UWIC at itsBusiness Research Institute on its London campus.The institute will be treated as a research institute ofUWIC for the purposes of administration andquality assurance. UWIC will franchise LSC to offerUniversity of Wales PhD, MPhil and alsoprofessional doctorate degrees.

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The 2010 Guardian and Times GoodUniversity Guides rank UWIC amongst theforemost universities in the UK. UWIC was alsoranked as 4th in the UK for the quality of itsinternational student experience by theInternational Student Barometer, whichsurveys students at more than 80 universities.The excellent facilities that the Universityoffers and the committed and enthusiasticacademic staff go a considerable way towardsexplaining this success.

UWIC graduates are popular with employers; we areproud to say that over 95 per cent of UWIC studentsfind suitable graduate employment or enrol for ahigher level course within six months of graduating.UWIC’s courses are supported by a broadprogramme of applied research and consultancy, withmany of the academic schools receiving national andinternational recognition for their work.

UWIC students benefit from some of the bestfacilities in the UK, including world-class library andIT resource centres, sports facilities andaccommodation. UWIC is currently investing £50minto its estate. UWIC also has its own facilities oncampus for meditation, prayer or reflection.

With over 1000 international students enrolled atUWIC from over 125 different countries, theuniversity has a unique multicultural mix.

However, because the university is still relativelysmall, the atmosphere is very friendly and our staffprovide a supportive environment that is conduciveto study.

UWIC’s courses are competitively priced andrepresent great value for money, but also remainfixed so as to enable you to plan your budget well in advance.

Cardiff - a student capital

UWIC is situated in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales,a country with a long history of welcoming studentsfrom all over the world. Cardiff has a reputation forbeing friendly, affordable, and for offering students ahigh standard of living. It is a multicultural city and ishome to many different cultures and religions and islocated only two hours west of London by train. Formore information about Cardiff see page 4.

Accommodation

UWIC has a wide variety of accommodation availablefor our students and we guarantee all singleinternational students a place in university ownedaccommodation, provided they complete theapplication procedure before the allocation deadline.Rooms include broadband internet facilities, as wellas private bathrooms. Restaurants on campus caterfor all dietary requirements. UWIC has a dedicatedbus services running between all halls andits campuses.

Do you want to study at one of the

UK’s friendliest universities with

great student support?

Do you want to obtain an

academic qualification from one

of the UK’s most respected

modern universities?

Would you like to study a course

that ensures you are equipped

with the skills that you will need to

be successful in the job market?

Then UWIC is for you!

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INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

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Exceptional academicand welfare support

UWIC has an excellent reputation for the support itgives to International Students. The academic andwelfare support at UWIC make it a popular place tostudy and overseas student numbers have grown byover 30% in the last three years.

UWIC’s has a dedicated, first-rate InternationalStudent Welfare Team; with an excellent reputationfor the invaluable support it offers InternationalStudents. Services offered include:

• Accommodation information• Airport Welcome Service• Orientation Programme• Advice on finding part-time employment• Advice on money and finances• Advice on registering with a doctor• Information on places of worship• Study Skills and English Language Support• Visa and immigration advice

Services are free to international students and areintended to help students to adjust to British cultureand settle down quickly in Cardiff. The team employStudent Helpers throughout the arrivals periods,which have all been in the same position as you andare all now accustomed to life as a student in the UK.The team also organise a full cultural and socialprogramme including parties, national daycelebrations and a series of trips and excursions atthe weekends to London and other famous places inthe UK. The social and cultural programme helpsensure that international students have an enjoyableexperience throughout their studies and make themost of their time in the UK.

Find out more about life as an internationalstudent at UWIC visit:

uwic.ac.uk/international or contact us by email [email protected]

The International OfficeUWICLlandaff CampusPO Box 377Western AvenueCardiff CF5 2SGT +44 (0)29 2041 6045F +44 (0)29 2041 6928

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Goitseone Lucy Hopkins

Home Country: Botswana

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

MSc Biomedical Science

PROFILE

“I first heard about the amazing student lifeat UWIC through some friends who studiedin Cardiff while I was studying in theUniversity of Botswana. I chose to study aBSc Biomedical Science at UWIC as thecourse is accredited by the HealthProfessions Council.

Studying at UWIC provided the opportunityfor me to meet people from all over theworld. Some of my friends have visited myhome in Botswana and I have been toCanada, Switzerland and France withfriends that I met during my time at UWIC. Iam also still in touch with my lecturers atUWIC as well as the International Office.

Since graduating from my BSc, I haveundertaken an MSc in Biomedical Scienceat UWIC and I am now living in Scotlandwith my husband, a UWIC Fine Artgraduate who I met whilst I was studying. Iam now enjoying the challenges of my newcareer as a Biomedical Scientist in the UK’sNational Health Service. The knowledge,skills and experience I developed duringmy studies made me more marketable toemployers and I now apply those skills inmy current post.”

UWIC’s Students’ Unionhas three main roles:

• To support and represent students• To facilitate student clubs, societies and

interest groups• Provide affordable commercial services, of

which the proceeds go into funding UWIC’ssupport and representation services.

On enrolment you will automatically becomea member of UWIC’s Students’ Union.

Cyncoed Campus Centre:

Is a newly opened, fantastic facility for the use ofUWIC students (and friends). The centre offers agreat space and environment for students to relax butalso houses the students’ union membership services, central administration and theathletics union.

Membership Services:

This free advice and support specifically for studentswho feel they might want to talk over a particularissue or problem, be it money, course issues, missingbeing at home or anything else! It also provides student with representation on an array of issues. The membership services are run by the Students'Union so you can be sure that any advice you receivefrom the centre will be completely non-biased andstrictly confidential.

Clubs and Societies:

The SU offer a number of clubs and societies for students, providing a social scene and shared interests away from the rigours of study.

For more in formation please visit:uwicsu.co.uk/societies

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Athletics Union:

Although not run by the SU the Athletics Union recruits from UWIC students and provide a qualityservice for our sporting students. It provides ‘FocusSport’ an initiative aimed at improving sporting excellence at UWIC. UWIC has been BUCS champions in Rugby union, volleyball, indoor athletics, basketball, trampolining, football, gymnastics and indoor cricket. UWIC already has areputation for the support and development of eliteperformers across many sports and the UWIC Hall ofFame includes over 350 international competitorsfrom 28 different sports, including World, Olympic, British and Commonwealth champions.

The Athletics Union also administers a successfulscholarship programme which assists exceptionalsporting ability.

For further information please visit:uwicsu.co.uk/au

Entertainment:

The SU operates three bars across the campuses;Tommy’s Bar at Howard Gardens, The Loft at Llandaffand Centro at Cyncoed. The SU host events throughout the year so keep your eye on the notice boardsand the SU website for all the latest information.

uwicsu.co.uk/events

Retro

The monthly newspaper for students. The paperraises issues and provides essential information for allUWIC students. It is written by an open group of students and SU staff. It’s aim is to engage studentsin the union with everyday life at UWIC and to offerinformation, entertainment and education. It’s a goodread!

uwicsu.co.uk/retro

Our details:

Tel: 029 2041 6190

uwicsu.co.uk email: [email protected]

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Performance SportSporting Excellence at UWIC

The pursuit of sporting excellence requires time,commitment, expert coaching and access to highquality training and competition facilities, all of whichare offered at UWIC. The Athletic Union supportsstudents representing 38 different sports with manyUWIC teams and individuals competing in nationalleague and cup competitions. UWIC has been BUCSchampions in rugby union, indoor athletics,basketball, trampolining, football, gymnastics andindoor cricket.

Sports scholarships

A very successful scholarship programme operates atUWIC supporting the development of eliteperformers in a range of sports. Offering up to £1000per annum, specialist coaching, membership to theSports & Leisure Club etc. For full details please visit:

uwic.ac.uk/sportscholarships

or contact the Sports Administration Manager,by email: [email protected]

Please note that no formal application for aSports Scholarship will be considered unless theapplicant has also applied for, and been offered aplace on, a full-time course at UWIC.

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UWIC Sport - UWIC is one of

the leading centres for

student sport in the UK.

UWIC offers a multitude of

excellent facilities and an

extensive range of activities

to cater for everyone from

elite athletes to those

who just participate for fun.

The facilities and services areexcellent and a value addedprovision for all studentsstudying here. With the UWIC Rider busservice operating dailybetween the campuses and

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SPORTATUWICSporting Facilities

Cyncoed campusUWIC offers a comprehensive range of sportingfacilities all built and equipped to the higheststandards including:

• National Indoor Athletics Centre -www.uwic.ac.uk/niac

• Eight lane outdoor athletics facility.

• Fitness Centre and Disability Sports Centre.

• Floodlit artificial hockey/football pitch.

• National league pitches for rugby and soccer.

• Olympic gymnastic training centre, dance studio.

• LTA regional indoor and floodlit outdoor tenniscomplex.

• Multi-sports centre with specialist cricketprovision, swimming pool and squash courts.

• Sports science laboratories.

Llandaff campusThe Llandaff campus is home to a fully equippedfitness centre with the latest cardiovascular machinesand resistance stations, a multi-purpose hall forfitness classes and outdoor pitches for rugbyand soccer.

Recreational Sport

Students who wish to participate for recreation orleisure can do so by joining the UWIC Sports &Leisure Club, or by using the facilities on a pay as yougo basis. A dedicated team organises variousactivities for all levels including the completebeginner who just wants to keep fit and have somefun. Activities include aerobics, circuit training,lane/recreational swimming, tennis, badminton,squash, athletics and table tennis.

Additionally, The Sports & Leisure Club runs anumber of courses and annual events. Coursescurrently available to students include swimming,tennis and yoga. Annual events include the ‘AstroturfChallenge’ for those who wish to get together withfellow students and enter an 11-aside soccertournament competing against local teamsand companies.

UWIC Elite Athlete Performance Programme

The scheme is designed to provide sports scienceand lifestyle support for students who are involved in,and represent UWIC at the elite level within theBUCS or National League programmes organised andpromoted by the UWIC Athletic Union. The schemeis open to all students registered as a student atUWIC. Team-based and individual athletes areaccommodated within the structure and can benefitfrom appropriate support in the areas of:

• Physiology• Biomechanics• Life style counselling• Psychology• Sports notation• Physiotherapy• Sports massage

Qualification CriteriaStudents can be nominated by the relevant Directorof Sport/Head Coach or make an individual approachto the join the scheme and be a member of the UWICSport and Leisure Club to qualify for EASS support.

Cardiff/Glamorgan Centreof Cricketing Excellence

University Centre’s of Cricketing Excellence Scheme(UCCE Scheme) was instigated by the England andWales Cricket Board. This scheme is now run by theMCC who have provided additional funding todevelop the six centres:

• Cardiff/Glamorgan Centre

• Bradford/Leeds Centre

• Cambridge Centre

• Durham Centre

• Loughborough Centre

• Oxford Centre

These centres are aimed at male students withpotential to play first class cricket and female studentswho have played to senior county level.

During your time atuniversity, you will havetwo main costs to meet:tuition fees and yourliving costs.

The good news is that, as a full-timeundergraduate student, you may be eligible for apackage of financial support made up of:

• a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, • a loan to help with your living costs and,• depending on your circumstances, various

means-tested grants which aren’t repayable.

For more information on what’s available andhow to apply, check out these web sites

Welsh students: www.studentfinancewales.co.ukEnglish students: www.studentfinanceengland.co.ukN.Irish students: www.education-support.org.ukScottish students: www.saas.gov.uk

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For many, going to university will mean

a considerable financial investment but

you should remember that holding a

higher qualification such as a degree

will improve your job prospects,

making it easier to find a fulfilling job

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Finance Advice

uwic.ac.uk/studentservices/financeIf you want to make sure that you receive the firstinstalment of your loan (and grants!) when you startuniversity, you must apply for your financial supportas soon as you decide to apply to UWIC; don’t waituntil you are offered a place. Applications must berenewed each academic year.

UWIC also offer bursaries and scholarships. For further informationvisit: uwic.ac.uk/bursaries

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The Accommodation Service provides a comprehensive service allocating placesin halls of residence or helping studentsto find privately rented accommodationoff campus near to their place of study.

Once you have decided to make UWIC your first orinsurance choice, you will need to request details andan application form direct from the AccommodationServices Office.

You can request this from February onwards (Tel: 029 2041 6188 or 6189). The Service's centraloffice is based in Warwick House on the Cyncoedcampus and it is open throughout the year duringoffice hours 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday,8.30am - 4.00pm Friday if you have any queries.

For information regarding:• Halls of Residence• Disabled Students• Allocations• University Bus Service• Private and Rented Accommodation• Hall Fees• How to apply and allocation criteria

And for full details of UWIC’s accommodation options, policies and procedures, including virtualtours of the accommodation please visit our web siteat: uwic.ac.uk/accommodation

When you are made an offer ofa place on a course at UWIC,you should contact theAccommodation Service immediately for a hallsapplication pack:

By tel: 029 2041 6188or 6189 or email:[email protected] letter: AccommodationService, Warwick House, UWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XD

For first year students, many of whomwill be living away from home for thefirst time, finding suitable affordable accommodation can be a particularsource of concern.

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UWIC’s Student Services are

designed to meet the support needs

of all students and to offer help

and guidance to ensure your time at

UWIC is as enjoyable and

successful as possible.

The Service comprises four main

areas: Disability Service;

Career Development Services;

Finance & Welfare Advice,

Counselling and Health Services;

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Disability Service

Each year UWIC’s Disability Service supports about1000 students with range of impairments. We workwith students on an individual basis to determinesupport and direct reasonable access adjustments.We offer advice and guidance on a range of mattersrelating to higher education and disability anddyslexia.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is fundingto help with the additional disability related cost of attending university if you have a disability, dyslexia,or long term health issue. Examples of the type of support include specialist software, equipment suchas recording devices or non-medical helper supportsuch as note takers or study skills support. We canhelp you make an application for the DSA and guideyou through the process. For information on DSA,please go to: www.Direct.gov.uk/Disability

If you are thinking of studying at UWIC, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss support options as it can take a while to put support in place.

For more information you can visit our website: uwic.ac.uk/disability, email [email protected] telephone to speak to a Disability Advisor.

Disability Assessment Centre

UWIC has its own Disability Assessment Centre situated on the Llandaff campus. Students can havetheir study skills and technology assessment here aspart of the DSA process. For more information go tothe Disability Service website or telephone us,as above.

The Centre is an accredited centre under theDSA Quality Assurance Group (DSA-QAG).

Career Development Services

Whether you need help choosing or changing acourse, deciding on your future career, building yourCV to make you more employable, or honing yourjob application skills, you’ll get plenty of informationand help from Career Development Services. Ourwebsite has a wealth of advice and carefully selectedlinks for UWIC students and our e-learning module isfull of practical exercises. We work closely with yourprogramme staff to tailor our services to your needs.Find all you need at uwic.ac. uk/careers.

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Welfare Advisory Service

If you need specialist advice on matters such assources of financial support, benefits, budgeting,debt management or any other financial problemsthat may affect your studies, book an appointmentwith UWIC’s Student Financial Adviser. UWIC alsohas a Student Welfare Adviser who can give help andadvice on finance as well as general welfare problemsand is also the main contact for students leaving care.The advice team is also responsible for administeringthe Financial Contingency Fund.

For more information, check out our websiteuwic.ac.uk/studentservices/finance oremail [email protected]

Counselling service

If you feel anxious, upset or distressed because ofpersonal difficulties during your time at UWIC, counselling can help you to focus and explore yourdifficulties in a safe and supportive environment withsomeone who is trained to listen and offer honestfeedback.

Free, confidential counselling is available duringterm-time via an appointment system. We also offerE-counselling which is an innovative, highly accessible service for UWIC students, who havefound it to be a convenient way of getting supportthat fits into their busy schedule.

If you would like any more information aboutthe Counselling Service, visit our website atuwic.ac.uk/studentservices/counsellingor phone 029 2041 6170 to make anappointment.

Multi-faith chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy is a safe place of welcome for thoseof any faith and those of none. UWIC is extremelydiverse with 92 faiths from 140 different countriesand in this environment it is easy sometimes to feellost and alone. Paul, our Chaplain, is alwayscontactable, day or night, and is an open source ofhelp. The coffee’s pretty good too!

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UWIC Alumni Society Once you’ve chosen to study at UWIC,

you’ll be part of a huge network ofsuccessful graduates who enjoyed their

time here and gone on to do great things. The Alumni Society is here to co-ordinate

this network of thousands of formerstudents, continuing the support youreceive during your time here, andopening up a world of opportunities.www.uwic.ac.uk/alumni

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Study and Research Areas

The learning centres provide a flexible environmentincluding quiet study areas, group study rooms, and social learning spaces. These and other studyareas allow for a wide range of study and research activities.

Learning Materialsand Information Skills

In addition to book lstocks and print journals availableon each campus, learners can access well-maintainedelectronic resources such as e-journals, databasesand e-books. There is also a slide library at HowardGardens. Multi-skilled staff on all sites take all levelsof queries from users and provide information skillstraining sessions.

Black and white and colour photocopiers and printersare all available in all the centres, often duringextended opening hours.

For further information including opening hours andcontact details, see uwic.ac.uk/lis.

Academic Skills Services

The Academic Skills Advisers often visit courses toteach core skills such as mastering academic English,critical thinking, presentation skills and note-making.The team also writes course-specific online lessons inacademic skills areas such as research ethicsawareness and writing literature reviews.

The team maintains a fast-growing academic skillsresources website, with links to online lessons andworksheets. Learners seeking advice about writtenEnglish also may email a writing sample to the teamfor evaluation, or send a query. The cross-campusacademic skills team may be contacted by email [email protected].

Academic Skills Services

There are open access computers - PCs and Macs -based in IT suites across three campuses. Each ITsuite has a technical support helpdesk providingexpert assistance. Access is available 24 hours a dayat Llandaff and Cyncoed. A wide range of cuttingedge and industry standard software is available toensure students gain experience of software used intheir chosen field. The IT training team deliverstraining courses in the IT skills required for studyingat UWIC. The student portal is a web-based centralpoint of information for all students, accessible viaany internet browser. Facilities also exist to allowconnection of personal laptops/notebooks to internetresources using the UWIC wireless network – formore information see http://wireless.uwic.ac.uk

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These enable access to a broad

range of learning facilities for

students and staff.

From professional advice and

guidance, well-equipped study

areas, social learning spaces, and

access to a wide range of learning

resources and IT facilities,

the centres cater for all.

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First Campus

UWIC is also a partner in HEFCW's Reaching Wider -First Campus project, designed to introduce 10 - 16year olds to the world of HE; the project runsexciting learning activities and campus programmesas well as an undergraduate mentoring programme,established to provide help and support to identifiedpupils in secondary education.

For further information please contact ourFirst Campus Officers at:

Tel: +44 (0)29 2041 6796 [email protected]: [email protected]/FirstCampus

Centre of Personal andProfessional Development

UWIC offer a wide range of free of charge courses foradults throughout the year in local communitysettings. Our courses are designed to give you a tasteof something you can pick up at a higher level and area great way to find out more about university beforecommitting to a full course.

For more information on the full range of adulteducation courses we offer, please contact UWIC CPPD: Tel: +44 (0)29 2020 1560email: [email protected] uwic.ac.uk/cppd

Equal Opportunities

UWIC recognises that discrimination is unacceptableand is committed to promoting equality ofopportunity for staff and students in all aspects of itsactivities as an educational institution.

Our policy is actively to combat direct and indirectdiscrimination, raise awareness to help minimise thelikelihood of intentional or unintentionaldiscrimination and to take steps to ensure that allmembers of UWIC comply with the law, equalopportunities legislation and codes of practice.

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Many people think that higher education is beyondtheir capabilities or they are unsure about what itmeans to be a student. At UWIC we help overcomeany consider a diverse range of entry qualificationsand it is our aim to make studying as accessible andcourses as flexible as possible. UWIC will give youinformation about the financial assistance on offerand support available if you have any problems.UWIC will also offer advice and guidance on futurecareer choices as well as practical help with yourapplications for employment or further study.Whoever you are, regardless of age, race, gender orbackground we have courses that you will enjoystudying, which are taught in a comfortable and non-threatening environment.

For further information contact our Widening Access ManagerTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6288email: [email protected]/wideningaccess

No traditional qualifications?

Applications are welcomed from students who havecompleted Access courses. UWIC runs a number ofFoundation courses that are designed for people whowant to return to study but perhaps feel they are notquite ready for direct entry into higher education.

Please refer to uwic.ac.uk and check entryrequirements alongside the course you are interested in.

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GUIDETOREQUIREMENTS

1 A/S Level points do not count if A Level is in same subject.

2 The points shown are for the newly specified BTEC NationalAward, Certificate and Diploma introduced into centres fromSeptember 2002.

3 Further information on OCR grades and Tariff points can befound on the UCAS website.

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Certificate Diploma

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Degree and higher nationaldiploma courses

On entry students should normally have level threequalifications (or equivalent) and have an adequatecommand of English in the year of entry, please seeentry requirements on individual course pages or visituwic.ac.uk/courses.

Students from the European Union

UWIC recognises the equivalence of qualificationsawarded in each member country of the EU andconsiders individual applications on their merit.

Students from outside theEuropean Union

A number of overseas qualifications are acceptable asequivalent to the normal entry requirements,including the European and the Internationalbaccalaureate. Candidates should give full details ofqualifications obtained including grades, and thename and address of the awarding college.

Queries regarding overseas qualifications can beaddressed to the Head of International Office (seeinside back cover).

Non standard entry

UWIC welcomes applications from applicants, whodo not necessarily have the required qualifications asboth life and work experience are taken intoconsideration.

Generally, however, if applicants have been out ofeducation for more than five years an access courseor A level is required in a relevant subject. Pleasecontact the enquiries team for further information.

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The guidelines on this page tell

you how to obtain further details

about applications.

UWIC’s code is CUWIC C20,

we do not have individual

campus codes.

UCAS (Universities & CollegesAdmissions Service)

Your application should normally reach UCASbetween September 1st and January 15thimmediately prior to starting your course but lateapplications are considered if there are vacancies.

Full instructions and detailed online help are availableat: www.ucas.com/apply/index.html, those atschool/college should seek advice from their tutor.

Useful telephone numbersUK: 0871 468 0 468Non- UK + 44 871 468 0 468

For callers with hearing difficulties: UK: 18001 0871 468 0 468 (Text Relay service)

Non-UK: + 44 151 494 1260 (Text Phone) andthen ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0 468.

Disabled students

Disabled students should use their UCAS applicationto inform UWIC, so the university can ensure youreceive any help you may need.

How your application is considered

Once your application has been received at UCAS itwill be sent to UWIC for consideration.UWIC will endeavour to process your application assoon as possible after receipt. Please refer touwic.ac.uk/admissions for further information onhow your application is considered and offers made.

NB: Terms and conditions

You must satisfy all general course requirements forentry. If you have any queries about these pleasecontact your university or college. If you become astudent, it will be a term of your contract with theuniversity or college that it will take all reasonablesteps to provide the educational services described inits prospectus and other promotional material.

However it cannot guarantee that industrial action orcircumstances beyond its control will not interferewith its ability to provide these services. In suchcircumstances it will take all reasonable steps tominimise disruption to your education.

Your offer is made on the understanding that ifaccepting it you will agree to observe the universityor college’s Charter, Statutes, Ordinances andResolutions and abide by the rules and regulations forstudents. By accepting your offer you accept theseterms and conditions so you must read about them inthe university or college prospectus first.

Withholding degree certificates

Part of contract that the student enters into whenthey enrol at the university, is the payment of tuitionfees or any fees policy which the university adopts; inthe case of outstanding tuition fees, the universityreserves all rights to withhold your degree certificate.

For any further information please visit: uwic.ac.uk/admissions or call generalenquiries on: 029 2041 6044

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Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed is home to the Cardiff School of Educationand the Cardiff School of Sport.

It is a busy campus with has on site accommodationand a purpose built Campus Centre and excellentsporting facilities, onsite shop and is the head officefor the Students’ and Athletics Union.

Llandaff campus Llandaff is the home to the Cardiff School of HealthSciences, Cardiff School of Management and part ofthe Cardiff School of Art & Design.

This is a busy and bustling campus with excellentfacilities located approximately 2.5 miles from thecentre of town, surrounded by lovely playing fieldsand the village of Llandaff.

This Campus is conveniently located near our PlasGwyn residential campus.

Howard Gardens Howard Gardens is the home to Cardiff School of Art& Design.

It is situated in the heart of the city centre and offersexcellent facilities, working studios and gallery areas.

It also has an onsiteshop stocked with artmaterials a busystudent bar.

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1 by carThe M4 motorway lies just a mile or so to the north ofthe city centre giving easy access to London and theSouth East or, via the M5, to the Midlands, the SouthWest and the North.Coach services connect the cityto destinations nationwide.

2 by trainRail travel is just as easy. A good rail network linksCardiff to all parts of Wales and there are fast, dailyservices to other major cities and London is only twohours away by Inter-City.

The main station for Inter-City services is CardiffCentral in the city centre. It’s a short distance fromHoward Gardens campus, and approximately 2.5miles from the campuses at Llandaff and Cyncoed. Taxis and buses to all the campuses and halls ofresidence are available from the station.

Local train services operate from both the CardiffCentral and Queen Street stations.

3 by coachNational coach services operate from the city centrebus station, adjacent to the central railway station.

4 by busThe central bus station is adjacent to the centralrailway station. Local services connect to allcampuses.

5 by airTwelve miles from the city is Wales’ premier regionalairport. There are regular services to many Britishcities and to other European capitals.

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Cyncoed campusFrom the A48(M) Eastern Avenue,travel via Llanedeyrn Road to Cyncoed Road.

Howard Gardens campusFrom the A48 Eastern Avenue, follow signs forNewport Road (A4161) and the city centre. Nearing the city centre follow the direction signfor the Howard Gardens Gallery, the turning is on the left.

Llandaff campusThis is located on Western Avenue (A48).

Plas Gwyn campusFrom the A48 follow the signs for Llandaff.Take Cardiff Road to Llantrisant Road.The campus is on the left, opposite the mainBBC building.

travel distances

Birmingham 110 milesBristol 47 milesGloucester 57 milesHull 251 milesLeeds 236 milesLiverpool 202 milesLondon 153 milesManchester 190 milesNewcastle upon Tyne 319 milesNewport 15 milesOxford 108 milesPlymouth 160 milesSouthampton 122 milesSwansea 41 milesInformation supplied by RAC Motoring Services

More detailed directions can be accessedon the UWIC website at uwic.ac.uk

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Accommodation 106Accounting/Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) 34Alumni 110Applying for a Course 120Architectural Design & Technology HND/BSc (Hons) 18

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 31Building Maintenance & Management BSc (Hons) 18Business & Management Studies HND 34Business & Management Studies (with pathways) BA (Hons) 35Business Information Technology HND 74 Business Information Systems BSc/BSc (Hons) 75Bursaries 104Bus Service 9/107

Campuses 122Careers 111Ceramics BA (Hons) 22Chaplaincy 111Clubs and Societies 100Computer Studies HND 74Complementary Therapies BSc (Hons) 58Computing and Information Technology Facilities 112Consumer & Trading Standards BSc (Hons) 49Contacting UWIC - see inside back coverCounselling 111

Dance BA (Hons) 41Dental Technology BSc (Hons) 58Disability Advice 109Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) 22

Economics BA (Hons) 35Education Studies with specialist pathways BA (Hons) 45English & Creative Writing BA (Hons) 68English & Drama BA (Hons) 68English & Popular Culture BA (Hons) 70Environmental Health BSc (Hons) 49Events Management HND/BA (Hons) 62Equal Opportunities 115

Fine Art BA (Hons) 23Finance 104Food Science & Technology BSc (Hons) 53 Foundation Leading to BSc Health Sciences 52 Foundation Leading to BSc/BA Social Sciences 82

Graphic Communication BA (Hons) 23 Guide to Requirements 116

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Health & Social Care HND/BSc (Hons) 45Hospitality Management HND/BA (Hons) 63Housing: Policy & Practice BSc (Hons) 83Housing: Supported Housing BSc (Hons) 83Human Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons) 53

Illustration BA (Hons) 25Interior Architecture BA (Hons) 19International Business Administration (Top Up) BA (Hons) 36International Business Management BA (Hons) 37International Information Systems Management BSc (Hons) 75International Tourism & Hospitality Management BA (Hons) 65International Accommodation 96International Students 96

Learning Centres 112Loans 104 London School of Commerce 95

Marketing Management BA (Hons) 37Media Studies & Visual Cultures BA (Hons) 25Modern History & English BA (Hons) 70Modern History & Politics BA (Hons) 70Music Production & Technology BSc (Hons) 26

Nightlife (Social Scene) 6

Open Days 15

Partnerships - FE2HE 94Podiatry BSc (Hons) 59 Product Design BA/BSc (Hons) 26Psychology BSc (Hons) 79Public Health Nutrition HND/BSc (Hons) 55

Quality Assurance Agency 9

Retro 100Research & Enterprise at UWIC 13Returning to Study 115

Schools Liaison 15Social Work BA (Hons) 85Software Development BSc/BSc (Hons) 75Speech & Language Therapy BSc (Hons) 59Sport at UWIC 103Sports Biomedicine & Nutrition BSc (Hons) 55Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) 88Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage BSc (Hons) 91Sport Development BSc (Hons) 88Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) 89Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated) BSc (Hons) 89Sport Management BSc (Hons) 90Sport & Physical Education BSc (Hons) 90 Student Finance 104Student Support Services 108Students' Union 100

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The information given in this prospectus isintended as a general guide to UWIC, its coursesand facilities, and does not form part of a contract.UWIC reserves the right to modify or withdrawwithout notice any of the courses or facilitiesdescribed in this prospectus. All the information contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of writing.

A warm thank you to all theacademic and support staff, andstudents who helped with the production of this prospectus.

Edited by Ruth Walton, Publications Officer,

Communications & Marketing, UWIC.

Designed by Sarah Garwood, Creative

Services Manger and Jaime Fitzgerald,

Graphic Designer, Creative Services, UWIC.

Illustrations by Chris Glynn, Programme

Director, BA (Hons) Illustration, Cardiff S

chool

of Art & Design.

Photography by Photodrome, Hazel Hannant,

Phil Boorman, Mark Cleghorn, The Wales

Tourist Board, Matt Cant, Alex Skibinski, Brian

Tarr, PMC Photography for the Cardiff Initiative.

Printed by HSW Print.

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Textiles BA (Hons) 27Tourism Management HND/BA (Hons) 64Travelling to Cardiff/UWIC 124

UCAS Tariff 116

Welfare 110Widening Access 114

Youth & Community Education BA (Hons) 45

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CAREERAREAS

All wood/pulp used in this prospectus is sourced fromsustainable producers and responsibly managed foreststhat create minimal environmental impact.

UWIC’s courses are developed in conjunction withbusiness and industry. All our academic schoolsmaintain close links with the working world, via workplacements, visiting lecturers, research and consultancy.This emphasis on your future career has led to the majorityof UWIC’s students going straight into employment or on tofurther study after graduation. So whatever subject area youare interested in or whatever career you have in mind it’stime to consider a UWIC course!

architectural studiesHND/BSc (Hons) Architectural Design& Technology 18BSc (Hons) Building Maintenance& Management 18BA (Hons) Interior Architecture 19

art & designDiploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) 22BA (Hons) Ceramics 22BA (Hons) Fine Art 23BA (Hons) Graphic Communications 23BA (Hons) Illustration 25BA (Hons) Media Studies & Visual Cultures 25BA (Hons) Music Production & Technology 26BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design 26BA (Hons) Textiles 27

biomedical scienceBSc (Hons) Biomedical Science 31

business & managementHND Business & Management Studies 34BA (Hons) Accounting/BA (Hons)Accounting & Finance 34BA (Hons) Business & Management Studies 35BSc (Hons) Economics 35BA (Hons) International BusinessAdministration (top-up) 36BA (Hons) International Business Management 37BA (Hons) Marketing Management 37

danceDance 41

education & teacher trainingBA (Hons) Educational Studies &Early Childhood Studies/English/Modern History/Psychology/Sport & Physical Activity/Welsh 45BA (Hons) Youth & Community Education 45

WHOTOCONTACTGeneral EnquiriesGeneral enquiries telephone: +44 (0)29 2041 6070You can also send us a fax on: +44 (0)29 2041 6286Or contact us via our email address, whichis: [email protected] website: uwic.ac.uk

Open DaysOpen Day Officer, UWIC,Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6042 Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6286 email: [email protected]

Schools & Colleges LiaisonThe Schools & Colleges Liaison Office, UWIC,Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6046Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6286 email: [email protected]

International StudentsInternational Office, UWIC, PO Box 377, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2SGTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6045Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6928 email: [email protected]

Student ServicesStudent Services, The Student Centre,UWIC, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YBTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6170Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6950 email: [email protected]

Student Recruitment & AdmissionsThe Admissions Manager, UWIC,PO Box 377, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YBTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6044 Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6286 email: [email protected]

Widening ParticipationTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6288Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6715 email: [email protected]

Students' UnionCentral Union Offices, UWIC,Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XDTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6190Fax: +44 (0)29 2076 5569email: [email protected] web: www.uwicsu.co.uk

Accommodation ServicesAccommodation Services, UWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XDTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6188/6189Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6968 email: [email protected]

Sports FacilitiesSports Facilities Office, UWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XDTel: +44 (0)29 2041 6777Fax: +44 (0)29 2041 6737 email: [email protected]

Cardiff School of Art & DesignUWIC, Howard Gardens, Cardiff, CF24 0SPUWIC, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue,Cardiff, CF5 2YB

Cardiff School of EducationUWIC, Cyncoed Campus, Cyncoed Road,Cardiff, CF23 6XD

Cardiff School of Health SciencesUWIC, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue,Cardiff, CF5 2YB

Cardiff School of ManagementUWIC, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue,Cardiff, CF5 2YB

Cardiff Schoolof SportUWIC,Cyncoed Campus,Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6XD

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