Introducing Hull University Business School Danny Löwensberg International Academic Coordinator
A few questions: 1. What do you expect from studying in the UK? 2. What are the differences between studying at home and in the UK? 3. How are the modules structured and taught? 4. How are you marked in the UK? 5. What do you think the term ‘Independent Learning’ might mean?
Traditional (14 th oldest University in the UK) Founded students Arts and social science, health and social care, applied science, institute for learning, Hull York medical school The University
The University of Hull The National Students Survey (NSS) is designed to help prospective students and their families make informed decisions about the institutions they would like to attend and subjects they would like to study. The results from the 2014 survey, which was completed by more than 70% of the University of Hull’s final year students, show that: The University achieved an ‘overall satisfaction’ score of 89%. This puts the University of Hull in joint 17th position out of all mainstream Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; and in joint 13th position out of mainstream English HEIs. Of the 37 subject areas, 32 scored 85% or above, with 20 of these scoring 90% or above.
Hull University Business School E stablished 1999 ‘world-class’ premises and facilities 100 academic staff, covering all the major business disciplines 3000 students, around 500 of these taking postgraduate taught or research programmes
Some features of the Business School? Friendly supportive environment Excellent teaching quality Research-led and practically driven Employability International – staff, students, curriculum and partnerships AACSB, AMBA and ESRC accredited
The Business School’s Mission To be a leading UK business school with an international reputation for teaching, learning and research that is relevant to a fast-changing, interconnected world. To equip managers and business professionals to succeed in a fast- changing and inteconnected world. We will achieve this by maximising the connections between excellent research, learning and teaching across disciplines; our corporate engagement; and our work with partners who share our aspirations and values.
Research Research of national and international excellence organised in research centres covering Economic Policy International Accounting and Finance Logistics Research Management and Organisational Learning Marketing, Communications and International Strategy Systems Studies ESRC recognition for MRes and PhD research training (UK Economic and Social Science Research Council) Staff publish widely in international academic journals, engage in funded research and consultancy activity, and encourage and support our thriving community of research students Eight business journals edited by Hull staff
Enterprise Responsive to the requirements of the business environment Consultancy services in fields such as management development, performance enhancement, knowledge management, logistics, quality initiatives, marketing strategy and selling In company education, providing leadership development programmes, short accredited programmes, or customised programmes to address specific managerial issues Short courses Logistics Institute with first-class premises and facilities
Features of our programmes Flexible degrees in key business subjects ‘International’ or ‘Professional Experience’ year Focus on professional and lifelong skills Professional accreditation (ACCA, CIMA, CIPD, CMI …) Personal supervision and support Staff active in research and with business
BA/BSc Honours degree choices on the Hull Campus Single Subjects: Accounting Financial Management Business Economics Business Economics Management Marketing Logistics These can then be taken as double subject in any combination Plus BA International Business (single Honours degree only)
Semester 1 Semester 2 SkillElective Core Business School or University Elective Independent Study Main subject Second subject or Options Second subject or Options Our degree structure Finalist year
Other programmes offered by the Business School A suite of specialist MSc programmes The Hull MBA full-time and part-time, home and overseas – Bahrain, Hong Kong, Oman and Singapore MRes, MPhil and PhD programmes
The UK Study Experience Emphasis on self-study Self directed reading - in particular for assignments Fewer contact hours (average of 30 hours per module) Assessment for modules usually has more than one of the following components: - assignment – essays and reports - examination - group/individual projects - presentations
Entry Requirements Successful completion of ≥ 120 ECTS at your home institution Dependent on HUBS programme choice: certain module combinations from prior studies may be required English language requirement: IELTS 6.0, or At least 7 years English at School and at least a ‘pass mark’ in your current year of study A certified English Proficiency course at your home institution (if school English < 7 years)
Student Life The Students’ Union is run by students for students. It offers: Over 150 student societies Its private nightclub ‘The Asylum’ Careers and Appointment Services, incl. a job exchange service University own Sports Centre
Accommodation You can choose either: University Accommodation or Private Accommodation For University of Hull accommodation please visit new.aspx new.aspx
Costs and Funding Undergraduate tuition fees for academic year 2015/16 will be £9,000 Financial Assistance available: Tuition fee loans (provided by UK Government – to be repaid) Bursaries (provided by University of Hull – not repayable) Scholarship (provided by University of Hull – not repayable)
See separate Word document entitled: FEES GUIDE EU STUDENTS (2015)
Other useful information about studying and living in Hull and the UK The website of the International Office: international.aspx Detailed course information can be found at:
Application Process Nomination by your home University UoH sends application forms to your academic co-ordinator Application deadline around March 2014 (please include as much documentation as possible:, e.g. A copy of your DUT certificate * university transcript confirming ECTS grades awarded so far, and confirming that you will have enrolled in a minimum of 120 ECTS by spring 2015 Applications considered by UoH - unless you already meet all admission criteria (academic and English language) you will receive a ‘conditional offer’ Upon completion of your assessment, send relevant documentary evidence to UoH; if conditions are met you will receive an ‘unconditional offer’ *where applicable