Nottingham Trent University (Detailed Info)

Founded: University status in 1992; previously Nottingham Poly, then Trent Poly.

Location: 2 main sites: City Campus, close to centre of Nottingham, and Clifton Campus, about 4 miles from city centre; subsidiary site at Brackenhurst, 15 miles away.

Getting there: Close to Ml and East Midlands Airport: by rail and coach (City Campus near rail and coach stations); bus services from Clifton site.

Academic features: Part-time MBA. BA business and quality management.

Special features: Credit accumulation and negotiated study programmes, online enrolment.

Awarding body: Nottingham Trent University.

Main undergraduate awards: BEd, BA, BSc, BEng, LLB, MChem, MEng, MPhys.

Length of courses: 3 or 4 years.

Library & IT facilities: Main library on each site plus number of small reference libraries; 428,000 volumes in total, 2400 periodicals; circa 900 study places in Boots Library on main campus, 500 at Clifton, 70 at Brackenhurst. Annual expenditure on information provision, £48 per (FTE) student. Separate IT service. Ratio 1:15 workstations to students; 1500 computers with access to library (700 in libraries), most have access to Internet. IT facilities open 12 hours/weekday (some 24/7); dedicated support team patrol library and help at point of use. Video, fact book and introductory sessions to library and information services; full information skills programme, at all levels and areas of study.

Other learning facilities: Modern, open-access language laboratories; science and engineering laboratories.

Study abroad: Some choose to work or study abroad as part of their degree courses.

Careers & Jobs: Information, advice and placement.

Student advice & services: Doctors, nurses, counsellors, chaplains, welfare officer.

Amenities: Shops, bars, bookshops, banks, travel bureau, CCTV.

Sporting facilities: Fitness studio, squash courts, small gyms, playing fields, sports hall and all-weather pitch at Clifton; health & fitness studios at City.

Accommodation: Some first years in university owned/managed accommodation: 3340 self-catering places, £60-£79 per week. Private rented accommodation from £40-£60 pw (plus bills).

Living expenses budget: £180-£250 pw (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university.

Financial help: £973,000 government funds plus others; awards £50-£3500. Apply for help to Student Support Services on Tel: 0115 848 2621.