University of Nottingham
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- One of the UK's leading research-led institutions
- More than 90 per cent of research rated of international quality
- A wide choice of more than 300 taught masters, diploma and certificate courses
- Research awards totalling £140m in one year
- Founder member of Universitas 21 - an international network of leading research-intensive universities
With a reputation as one of the leading choices for postgraduate study in the UK, The University of Nottingham attracts first class students from around the world. Our postgraduate programmes are delivered by world-class academics who are passionate about their subjects.
Nottingham is an international institution. We have over 32,000 students from more than 150 countries, over 7,000 students at our two overseas campuses in China and Malaysia, and extensive links with businesses and universities around the world, offering study abroad opportunities and facilitating global research collaboration.
Back in the UK, the University's campuses are award-winning and the main University Park Campus is considered to be one of the most attractive in the UK. Nottingham itself is a multicultural and lively city, steeped in history and culture, with a great nightlife and some of the best sports, leisure and entertainment facilities in the country.
Study and research
Opportunities exist across the following disciplines:
Arts; Built Environment; Business, Law and Social Sciences; Education; Engineering; Medicine and Heath Sciences; and Science.
Research
The strength of research at Nottingham was recognised by the UK Research Assessment Exercise 2008, which placed Nottingham among the UK's leading research-led institutions.
Through the exercise, Nottingham was ranked seventh in the UK in terms of research power, which measures the quality and quantity of research conducted by an institution. More than 90 per cent of the research carried out at the University was defined as of international quality, and 60 per cent as world-leading or internationally excellent.
The University is committed to research across all faculties and subjects, from the essential core disciplines through to less traditional subjects such as entrepreneurship. The focus is on interdisciplinary work and our state-of-the-art research centres bring together some of the finest minds from around the world and across disciplines to push traditional research boundaries. During 2008/09 Nottingham reached a landmark level for research awards, winning grants worth over £140m for research.
Postgraduate research students play a hugely important role in contributing to and maintaining the momentum of the University's research activities. The University supports each student from the outset, by offering a personalised Researcher Development Programme, tailored to meet individual needs. The programme helps research students develop vital skills for their career - whether or not they choose to pursue academia. At Nottingham, postgraduates have the opportunity to gain teaching experience, present papers at conferences, and publish their work to begin to establish their name amongst academic peers.
Taught courses
At Nottingham we have an outstanding reputation for teaching quality. Our long term commitment to maintaining excellence in the provision of teaching and learning ensures that the University is consistently among the highest-ranking performers in independent teaching assessments.
We offer over 300 taught courses, spanning a range of disciplines and subjects. Teaching is informed by the very latest research developments, and many of our taught courses are delivered by research scholars who are passionate about their subjects.
The University regularly consults with and surveys businesses and employers to ensure all our programmes are providing students with the opportunity to develop key transferable skills and improve employability.
Online Postgraduate Prospectus
For details of the many courses and research opportunities on offer, please visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
To request a printed prospectus please contact us using the details at the bottom of the page and quote reference CSUWEB.
Online Funding Database
We are committed to helping current and prospective postgraduates find funding to enable them to study at The University of Nottingham. We have created an online funding database and a funding page with useful links.
Postgraduate Open Day
Our annual Postgraduate Open Day gives you the chance to get a real feel for Nottingham as a place to live and study:
- learn more about our postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities
- explore our campuses and facilities
- meet academic staff and current students from across our schools and research institutes
- attend presentations about essentials such as accommodation, funding and postgraduate careers
Our open day is usually held annually in November or December. You can view videos of the presentations given at our 2009 open day.
Find out more
You are welcome to visit us at any time of year, by prior arrangement, please contact our Enquiry Team for more details:
The Enquiry Centre
Marketing
The University of Nottingham
Kings Meadow Campus
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NA
UK
t: +44 (0) 115 951 5559
F: +44 (0) 115 846 8062
e: postgraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk
w: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
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| Student Testimonials |
Robert Hearn
PhD in Environmental History
Second year
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I studied for both a BA in History and an MA in Environmental History at The University of Nottingham with a year between the two when I worked in marketing and publications for an independent travel company. It was during my completion of the MA that I first met my current supervisors, joint conveners of a module entitled 'The Landscape History of Liguria', organised by the Schools of History and Geography.
This module involved a fieldtrip to Italy and it was here that I decided that I wanted to produce a PhD on the comparative species history of the Grey Wolf and Wild Boar in the Ligurian Apennines, of which I am currently in my second year.
I am incredibly lucky to have two supervisors, combining the expertise of two individuals from the Schools of History and Geography. The lengths they go to to help is extraordinary.
I have been fortunate to receive funding from the School of History. My fees are paid by the School and I receive a monthly stipend from them. Without this funding my PhD would simply not have been possible. In addition to this I have been lucky enough to secure a travel bursary from the Royal Historical Society. Also, through the diligence of my supervisors, I have been awarded a couple of scholarships to enable me to go to language school both last and this August, allocated by the Italian Cultural Institute.
Aside from the appeal of the green campus and that of Wollaton Park located a stones' throw away, for me the best thing about the University is the School of History. Hidden away near the West Entrance, not only is the building itself very special but also the atmosphere within it. The range of scholarly interests within the department is extremely broad and results in a thriving research environment.
As a postgraduate I have had many opportunities at the University. In terms of extra-curricular activities, I co-presented a show in the award-winning University radio station, URN, which was hugely enjoyable.
Perhaps the best opportunity I have had is to spend a year researching in Liguria. I am currently a visiting researcher at the Università degli studi di Genova. This is the result of a long standing relationship between my supervisors and the Italian academics.
Prior to my departure to Italy last August, I participated in several training courses and programmes with the University's Graduate School, as well as the language classes that they offer. The language course stood me in good stead for the school I attended in Genoa for a month last year, as did the courses dealing with qualitative research methods. The latter of these has provided a sound basis on which I am conducting an extensive series of interviews with the intention of deriving oral histories invaluable in my research. |
Sarah Townley
MA (by Research) in English Studies (2008)
PhD in English Studies
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I completed my first degree at The University of Nottingham. I thoroughly enjoyed the research-intensive literature modules and established a good working relationship with my dissertation tutor, so I knew that I wanted to continue my postgraduate studies here with her.
My masters was an excellent grounding for my PhD. In collaboration with the University's Graduate School, the School of English Studies provided me with first-rate training in research management, IT and a host of transferable skills. By the time I embarked on my research, I was confident in my competence as a researcher and thoroughly enjoyed the independent nature of my studies.
I have really benefitted from the positive and supportive ethos of the University's research community. Well-furnished office space is offered to all doctoral candidates within the School and, as a member of the English Postgraduate Research Seminar Committee, I am able to maintain excellent contact with other postgraduates. The Hallward Library's excellent inter-library loan service has really supported my work, helping me to track down a range of sources scattered across the country.
The University provides various opportunities to apply for funding to help graduate students make academic networks. One major competition which postgraduates can apply for throughout the academic year is the Graduate School Travel Prize. I was a recipient of this award in 2009. The prize money funded a trip to Montpellier in France for a conference with world-leading academics in my field: late-Victorian British Aestheticism. The conference proved invaluable to my research and enabled me to make lots of useful contacts. I am in the process of editing the paper I delivered for publication.
Nottingham is a great place to live. It's big enough not to get bored, but not so big that you feel lost. The cultural scene is busy, the sporting facilities and shopping are great - and they're all set in a city built around some beautiful green spaces. It's simple to get from A to B, both locally and nationally; popping down to the British Library and attending conferences is easy.
By the end of my PhD registration period, I will have been a student here for seven years. Staying at Nottingham was a decision based on the high quality of academic expertise in my School and the support the University as a whole offers to early career researchers. |
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Contact for Further Information |
| Address: |
The Enquiry Centre
Marketing
The University of Nottingham
Kings Meadow Campus
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NA
UK |
| Tel: |
+44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
| Fax: |
+44 (0) 115 846 8062 |
| URL: |
http://http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy |
| Email: |
postgraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk |
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