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Videos about postgraduate study at Nottingham

Follow the links below to watch videos of the presentations from the 2009 Postgraduate Open Day.

To allow more flexibility for prospective postgraduate students, the University no longer runs the open day but welcomes you to visit campus at any time. Please contact us for more information. postgraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk

Please be aware that these videos were created in 2009 and all information was relevant for postgraduate students starting in September of that year. Some of the information may differ for 2010.

Welcome to The University of Nottingham


Tessa Payne, Head of the Graduate School, gives an overview of postgraduate study at The University of Nottingham.

Watch this video for information on: the University’s profile, overseas opportunities, the role of the Graduate School. Also includes a short film about the Graduate School and the Postgraduate Students’ Association.

 Welcome to The University of Nottingham. (mp4)

Useful links

Visit the University Home Page for information on the University, latest news and information about academic schools

Funding postgraduate study


Tessa Payne, Head of the Graduate School, talks about funding opportunities for UK and EU students.

Watch this video for information on: where to look for funding, the range of funding bodies, funding offered by the University, career development loans, working alongside postgraduate study, building a portfolio of funding and how to start applying for financial support.

For funding opportunities for international students, see the following videos:

New international students
Current international students

 Funding postgraduate study. (mp4)

Useful links

The University’s Graduate School website has information on funding for research students.

Find out more about funding in the Postgraduate Prospectus.

Useful information on funding can also be found on the Prospects website for graduates.

Funding opportunities for new international students


International Officer Dr Ceri Gorton introduces a range of funding opportunities for new international postgraduates.

Watch this video for information on: the range of funding opportunities available to new international postgraduate students, where to find out what funding is available, studentships, the funding database, how to apply for funding online and international scholarships.

 Funding opportunities for new international students. (mp4)

Useful links

Various studentships are advertised on the University’s jobs website.

You can search our funding database to find funding opportunities that are specific to you.

There is further information about scholarships on the International Office website.

Funding for current international students


International Officer Dr Ceri Gorton discusses funding opportunities for current international students who are considering postgraduate study.

Watch this video for information on: the range of funding opportunities available, how to find out what funding is available, studentships, the funding database, how to apply for funding online and international scholarships. Also includes a question and answer session between Dr Gorton and current students.

 Funding for current international students. (mp4)

Useful links

Various studentships are advertised on the University’s jobs website.

You can search our funding database to find funding opportunities that are specific to you.

There is further information about scholarships on the International Office website.

The University’s Graduate School has information about funding for research students on their website

Applying to Nottingham


Postgraduate Admissions Manager Lucy Copeland takes you through the online application process.

Watch this video for information on: how to use the Applicants’ Portal, what you will need to apply, entry requirements, English language requirements, research proposals, references, applying for a visa.

 Applying to Nottingham. (mp4)

Useful links

Visit the How to Apply pages in the Postgraduate Prospectus.

You can apply online through the Applicants’ Portal.

The International Office website offers information for international students on how to apply.

Career choices and big decisions


Careers Advisor Claire Jones covers the support offered by the University’s Centre for Career Development.

Watch this video for information on: where postgraduate study could lead, known career destinations and average salaries of former postgraduates. Also includes a short quiz about career destinations.

 Career choices and big decisions. (mp4)

Useful links

Advice on planning your career can be found in the Postgraduate Prospectus.

The University’s Centre for Career Development website offers an overview of the careers support available.

The University’s Graduate School offers a host of short courses to help research students develop transferable skills.

Accommodation at the University


Accommodation Services Director Lynne Walker presents accommodation options for postgraduates.

Watch this video for information on: our accommodation guarantee, what type of accommodation is guaranteed, cost of accommodation, the meal card system, other accommodation options, how to apply for accommodation.

 Accommodation at the University. (mp4)

Useful links

The accommodation page on the University website has information on accommodation options.

The Postgraduate Prospectus also offers helpful advice on applying for accommodation.

UNIPOL is a charity that works to ensure higher standards in student housing. The UNIPOL website lists private accommodation available for students.

Beyond the books


Rebecca Lockhart, Postgraduate Officer in the Students’ Union, talks about student social life and the University’s Postgraduate Students’ Association – one of the most established and active in the UK.

Watch this video for information on: on-campus facilities including bars, shops and the print store; student-run services such as the student magazine, radio and TV station;  student societies, sports teams, volunteering opportunities, student networks and how the PGSA can support you.

 Beyond the books. (mp4)

Useful links

The Postgraduate Students’ Associate website has information on societies, sports teams and events.

The Postgraduate Prospectus has an overview of all social opportunities available for postgraduates.