Open days

• De Montfort University (DMU) holds open days in July and October each year to give you, your friends and family a taste of life at university. Book your place online now.
• If you can't make an open day, DMU offers campus tours throughout the year.

History

• DMU's long history of excellent teaching, learning and research reaches back 140 years and is founded in the technical and trade education of the late 19th century.
• Today, DMU's courses offer a diverse portfolio of subjects that are relevant to industry and are based on a foundation of quality and distinctiveness.

Location and transport

• The M1, A1, M69 and M6 give easy access to the north and south, as well as the rest of the Midlands and Wales. There is a network of routes for cyclists and good bus and train links to the rest of the country.
• Leicester is just 75 minutes from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe.
• Leicester has had a astounding £3-billion of recent investment.
• Curve is an iconic £59-million performing arts centre, hosting touring shows and West End-sized productions.
• The  £350-million Highcross shopping centre has become one of the premier destinations for shoppers in the midalnds, with 120 shops, 15 restaurants and cafes and Leicester's first city centre multiplex cinema.
• Leicester caters for just about every culinary taste with food and drink from around the world. Cuisines range from Mexican and Italian to sushi and tapas, whilse restuarants include family-run eateries, well known chains and smaller, more intimate venues that are full of atmosphere.. And, of course, its one of the best places in Britain to get a curry.
• Leicester is well known for its sporting excellence with professional rugby, football and cricket teams.

Entry standards

• UCAS points required for DMU's BA/BSc (Hons) degrees range from 260-320 points. Some courses require specific grades in related subjects.
• DMU welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and recognizes most prior qualifications and experience.
• Some courses require an interview/audition as part of the admissions process.
• Find out more about our specific course entry requirements.

Student mix

• Around 10% of DMU students come from outside the UK. With 125 countries represented, this creates a vibrant cultural campus.
• More than half of our students are female and a quarter of undergraduates are over 21 when they start their studies.

Course flexibility

• Many courses offer a paid placement year or an Erasmus European study exchange.
• You will gain the essential transferable skills that employers look for.
• Full-time and part-time study to suit you.
• Timetables often provide time for you to manage part-time work and other commitments around your study. DMU's careers service can also help you find part-time work around Leicester.

Teaching standards

• DMU is ranked second nationally for the number of National Teaching Fellowships awarded.
• DMU's distinguished Performing Arts Centre of Excellence (PACE) was the first HE centre for excellence in performance arts in the UK.
• DMU's engagement with business has been recognised by organisations including the Institute of Directors and Microsoft.
• Employers such as the BBC set and grade projects on many DMU courses, giving you real world experience and expertise.

Research standards

• Nearly half of DMU's research was rated as 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading' by the government's Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
• DMU's Institute of Creative Technologies is known internationally for cutting-edge research in e-sciences, digital arts and humanities.
• The Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development's groundbreaking research was rated very highly, with 65% being classed as 'internationally excellent' and 'world-leading'.
• English research at DMU was rated very highly, with 40% classed as 'world-leading', putting it ninth in the UK.

Academic strengths

• Take advantage of guest lectures from some of the best in the business.
• Many of DMU's courses are accredited by professional statutory and regulatory bodies including the ACCA, CIMA, CIM and RIBA. DMU has a strong track record in working with businesses to create custom-made high-quality courses.
• A degree from DMU is an excellent investment. Within six months of graduating, DMU students earn an average salary of £24,000.
• Each year, DMU produce more than 100 graduates who go on to start up thier own businesses.
• Traditional teaching methods are combined with the latest interactive technologies. Watch online tutorials, gain feedback on projects and take part in online seminars.

Student facilities, including library and computing

• The library is open 24 hours a day, has wireless networks, more than 400 computers, syndicate rooms for group work, 24-hour opening and a cafe.
• Three Learning Zones provide space for group and individual work. There are 1,600 study places and 600 computer workstations, plus syndicate rooms with interactive whiteboards and DVD and video facilities. Rehearse presentations or work in privacy.
• DMU was ranked joint 10th nationally  in the National Student Survey for student satisfaction with learning resources.
• DMU provides free internet access, and Google Mail accounts and calendars for all students.
• Industry-standard multimedia facilities are available in the Creative Technology Studios, including blue and green-screen rooms, motion capture technology, and radio, TV, and recording studios.
• Two dedicated computer games laboratories are equipped with Alienware, Dell XPS machines, and the latest in console hardware.
• The Performance Arts Centre of Excellence building has dedicated dance and recording studios, and large theatre spaces.
• DMU's technology-enhanced learning resources mean that you can access your course notes, grades and resources anywhere and at any time. You can also get involved in online discussions and seminars, or use social media to share your ideas with others.
• DMU's excellent student support includes careers advice that is available  before, during and after your course, finance advice, counselling, international welfare advice and much more.

Disability Services

• De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) is based in the Campus Centre building and offers bars, club nights and much more.
• The DSU media society consists of Demon TV, the award-winning Demon FM Radio station and student newspaper The Demon, so no matter what course you're on, you can begin your media career at DMU.
• There are around 50 different clubs and societies from Skate to Socialist and from Anime to Amnesty International.

Sport

• DMU's John Sandford sports centre is located on campus and is within walking distance of all halls of residence.
• The centre provides a variety of indoor sports including basketball, squash, netball, badminton and aerobics. There is also a range of fitness equipment, plus saunas and solariums.
• Get involved with the DSU sports clubs, ranging from rowing and martial arts, to the football and rugby teams, who play their annual Varsity matches against Leicester University at the Leicester Tigers and Leicester City stadiums.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Our new £8-million leisure centre is due for completion in summer 2012. The two-storey building will include a 25 metre, six lane swimming pool, eight courts, a fitness gym, multi-purpose studios, a climbing wall and a café.
• The £35-million landmark Hugh Aston Building which houses the faculty of  Business and Law has state-of-the-art facilities including a law library and a mock court room, and has transformed the entrance to the City Campus.
• The Hugh Aston building's design was rated 'excellent' for energy efficiency by the Building Research Establishment.

Availability of part-time work

• Many students have part-time jobs and usually work around 12 hours per week during term time.
• Leicester has many part-time opportunities, from bar, restaurant and shop work, to office work.
• DMU employs more than 100 students each year to work as student ambassadors, helping with campus tours, open days and many other activities across the university.

Social media

• De Montfort University on Facebook
• De Montfort University on Twitter
• De Montfort University of YouTube

For Further Information

• Web: dmu.ac.uk
• Tel: (0116) 255 1551
• Email: enquiry@dmu.ac.uk
• Address: The Gateway,Leicester, LE1 9BH
• UCAS code D26
• Request a prospectus

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