FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Master Programmes at UNNC:
1. Am I qualified for the course I want to do?
You can find the entry requirements online. If you cannot find the information, or you are unclear what the entry requirements are, you can contact admissions@nottingham.edu.cn| or telephone (Chineses and English speakers): +86 (0)574 88180257, 88180155 and 88180299 to find out more. As a general guide, most one year full-time courses require you to have an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent), and IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing (if English is not your first language) at the very least. However we will be taking all aspects of your application into consideration including academic background, work history and references. A lower second degree may be acceptable if applicants have a strong undergraduate profile in modules relevant to the proposed course of postgraduate study. Requirements for individual programmes of study may vary. Please note, the Admissions Office can only tell you what the entry requirements are, they cannot tell you whether you will get an offer or not. We need to have a completed application form and all of the required supporting material before admissions officers can make a decision.
Detailed programme information, application procedure, entry requirements, fees and scholarships can be found at the following links:
Postgraduate Programmes (2012 Entry)|
Entry Requirements|
How to Apply|
Fees and Scholarships|
2. Is there an application fee?
There is a small application fee of RMB120. The fee is non-refundable and is payable whether your application is ultimately successful or not. We cannot process your application unless we receive payment in full at the same time. The application fee must be paid into the following account:
Bank: Bank of China Ningbo Branch
Address: 139 YaoHang Street Ningbo China
Beneficiary Name: University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
Account Number: 376658330575
3. How to apply for a taught degree?
You can make a postal application using our Postgraduate Application Forms online [please download here| ] which should be completed and returned together with all supporting material to the address below:
The Admissions Office
The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, China
4. Can I just send you my CV?
No, we are unable to make an accurate decision based on your CV. We also need to see transcripts and references. Therefore we ask that all applicants submit an application form with your supporting material.
5. Can I send supporting material separately from my application package?
If necessary, it is possible to submit supporting material separately, but you must ensure that your name, proposed programme of study and the type of programme are clearly marked on any material being sent to the Admissions Office
6. When is the closing date? if I was recruited, when can I obtain my Master's Degree?
The application deadline is May 31th 2012. The IELTS/TOEFL test result should be submitted before July 15th 2012. Applicants who are in their final year of undergraduate study should submit the photocopy of bachelor's degree, certificate of graduation and full transcripts of their 4th academic year before July 15th 2012. Late applications will be considered, subject to availability of places.
Normally, the postgraduate student should finish all the compulsory and optional courses in June, then submit dissertation/graduation project in September. The Graduation Ceremony is held in November.
7. Can material submitted in support of an application be returned to me?
No. You should not submit any supporting material (including essays) that you would like returned to you. It is the University's policy not to return supporting material.
8. I am having trouble filling in my application form: who can help me?
For most application form questions, the Admissions Office should be able to help you. If necessary, you can phone us on +86 (0)574 88180257, 88180155 or 88180299.
9. Can you contact my referees yourself to ask for references?
No. It is your responsibility to request the references and make sure they understand what we require from them.
10. I have not finished my first degree - can I still apply?
Yes. You will be made an offer conditional on finishing your degree at the required grade.
11. What happens if I don't meet the conditions of my offer?
If a conditional offer is made and the conditions are not met, the University will not be able to offer you a place.
12. What happens after I submit my application?
We will send an acknowledgement of your application by e-mail as soon as we have received and opened your application package. However, please note that this e-mail indicates that we have received some items from you; it is not a confirmation that your application is complete. Only fully complete applications go forward for consideration by divisional assessors. The assessment process normally lasts about four to six working weeks. We will use express mail service to deliver our admissions decision after the completion of the assessment.
13. How my application will be assessed?
Applications are assessed as follows:
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Evidence of appropriate qualifications for the programme applied for
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Previous academic record
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Confidential reports of referees
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Other supporting material (e.g. written work, tests results)
14. What are the English language requirements?
Applicants with qualifications from a university or comparable institution where the language of teaching or examination is not English are required (unless exceptionally exempted) to obtain:
(for One-year full-time or part-time applicants)
IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in writing)
TOEFL paper-based 575(no less than 4.5 in TWE)
TOEFL computer-based 232(no less than 4.5 in essay writing)
TOEFL iBT 88 (no less than 19 in any element)
(For two-year full-time applicants)
IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in writing)
TOEFL paper-based 525 (no less than 4.0 in TWE)
TOEFL computer-based 195 (no less than 4.0 in essay writing)
TOEFL iBT 71 (no less than 17 in any element)
The above is the standard requirements, Individual programme may ask for higher scores.
Examinations should be taken within two years of registering to study at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.
15. What are the employment rates and the career development paths of the UNNC's graduates?
Please click here| and refer to the Career Development Office's statistics and information: