BANGOR UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Prospectus 2021/22 Contents
04 Welcome 06 Your Pathway 08 Degree Course 10 Blended Learning 12 Meet Our Students 14 Why Study at Bangor 16 Location 18 Clubs & Societies 20 Explore Bangor 22 Student Accommodation 24 Careers & Employability 26 Student Support 28 Campus Map 30 International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) 48 International Incorporated Masters (IIM) 62 Continuation Degrees List 64 Entry Requirements 70 Course Dates 72 How to Apply 74 Contact Us
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2 Contents Pathway Course List
34 IIB - IYZ 36 Business, Management and Economics 38 Engineering and Computer Science 40 Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences
42 IIB - IY1 44 Business, Management and Finance 46 Psychology
48 IIM 54 Accounting and Finance 56 Business and Management 58 Investment Banking 60 Psychology28 Campus Ma30 International Incorporated Bachelorsnternational
Contents 3 WELCOME FROM THE COLLEGE DIRECTOR
4 Welcome “Welcome to Bangor University International College (BUIC).
BUIC is an embedded college on the Bangor University campus. Here, you can do the first stage of your integrated Bachelors or Masters course in a broad range of subjects before completing your degree at Bangor University. As a BUIC student, you will have access to all university services and facilities so will feel part of the university from the day you start.
As College Director of BUIC, I am committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible learning and teaching experience. You will study with students from all over the world. Our dedicated team of experienced tutors will help you adjust to academic life in the UK so that you are ready for the transition seamlessly into University. Our tutors focus on developing your English language and academic study skills as well as core subject knowledge. Our classes are typically small and interactive in nature. You will receive a lot of individual support and regular feedback on your academic performance. All of this will help you to increase your confidence in communicating in a higher education context and put you on the path to both academic success and future career success.
At BUIC, we are incredibly proud of the high level of individualised support that we provide to all our students on every step of the student journey, from pre-arrival to post-departure. If you join us, you really will feel looked after and part of the BUIC family.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will do everything to ensure that there is a safe environment for students and staff. The University campus will be open to students for the September 2020 intake, on 12 October 2020 for BUIC. We will be providing students with a Blended Learning experience which will be a mixture of online and on campus delivery with social distancing measures in place. For students who are unable or not ready to start on campus in October, you can also start your studies online on 12 October and transfer to online study when the time is right.
We look forward to welcoming you to BUIC soon.“
Laura McKenzie BUIC College Director
Welcome 5 YOUR
TOPATHWAY UNIVERSITY WITH BUIC Bangor University International College (BUIC) is a specialist embedded college offering integrated degree courses, where international students can begin their studies at Bangor University.
BUIC delivers the first stages of the International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) and the International Incorporated Masters (IIM).
Continue onto your chosen degree Choose your level of study Following successful completion of stage We offer two levels of study at BUIC: The one at BUIC, you will continue your studies IIB and IIM. BUIC delivers the first stage directly with Bangor University. The of your IIB or IIM. Within the IIB, there are University has a wide range of fantastic and two levels, known as International Year highly regarded degree courses in subjects Zero (IYZ) and International Year One (IY1). ranging from Banking and Finance to Psychology and more.
“My favourite things about BUIC were the close knit community, approachable staff and introduction to life as a masters student!” Nadeerah Idris from Brunei MBA Islamic Banking and Finance
6 Your Pathway Benefits include:
Small classes Experienced College at the heart of teaching staff Bangor University
Close to university Continue your accommodation studies directly with Bangor University
Pre-sessional courses Full university with additional intensive student status from English support the day you start
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OXFORD INTERNATIONAL
Bangor University International College (BUIC) is operated by Oxford International in partnership with Bangor University. Founded in 1991, Oxford International is an accredited, private education provider that operates independent boarding schools, international colleges and English language centres across the UK and North America to create life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide. Our courses help over 50,000 UK and international students achieve academic success every year. We have built strong relationships with education consultants around the world and pride ourselves on delivering the best programmes for their students.
For more infomation visit: www.oxfordinternational.com
Your Pathway 7 INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED BACHELORS (IIB)
International Year Zero (IYZ) This IYZ at BUIC is the first year of a 4-year integrated degree course. IYZ provides 1-year of preparation for entry into the first year of a 3-year bachelor’s degree at Bangor University.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
International First Year Second Year Final Year Year Zero Degree Degree Degree High School Graduate! Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at
International Year One (IY1) The IY1 at BUIC is the first year of a 3-year integrated degree course. IY1 is equivalent to the first year of a 3-year bachelor’s degree, leading to direct entry into the second year of a bachelor’s degree at Bangor University.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
International Second Year Final Year Year One Degree Degree High School Graduate! Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at
INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM)
The IIM at BUIC is an integrated degree course, providing either 1 term or 2 terms of preparation for entry into a 1-year master’s degree in accounting, banking, business, finance or psychology at Bangor University.
Stage 1 Stage 2
Pre-Masters Masters study at University Undergraduate Graduate! degree Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at
8 Degree Course PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH Provides you with an initial period of intensive English language training and assessments. This academic English support is delivered over half a term (6 weeks) or one full term (12 weeks). You will need to successfully complete this before you can continue onto your chosen pathway. The number of weeks you complete will depend on your current English level. See more on the applicable IIB or IIM course pages.
Degree Course 9 BLENDED LEARNING BUIC is committed to delivering an excellent student experience without compromising your safety. This means that we provide you with a blended learning experience which combines online and campus-based learning.
Our blended approach Classroom teaching on campus You will receive access to in smaller groups (currently 3-8) the same high-quality course so you can socially distance content
Pre-recorded lesson and task The amount of on campus and content on the VLE (Blackboard) online lessons will depend on for students to access at home the rules and guidelines related to Covid-19 in place at the time Live interactive lesson content which have to be complied with. both online and face to face on campus
Benefits of Online Learning Our online course components have been designed to manage current social distancing measures and travel restrictions to allow all our students the opportunity to continue their studies as planned. However, there are many advantages of online learning such as the convenience it offers. With your pre-recorded content, you can learn at a time that suits you. It also equips you with the digital skills you will need one day in future employment.
Important equipment you will need for our courses All students will need to have access to a PC or laptop, with microphone and speakers, and a good internet connection throughout their course in order to engage with the on-line element of their course and assessed work.
10 Blended Learning Keeping you safe on campus
Bangor University has adopted a range of health and safety rules on campus such as a robust cleaning schedule, hand sanitising stations and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The guidelines are regularly updated to reflect the changing situation and for the latest information please always refer to the university’s dedicated FAQ’s.
For more information, please visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/about/coronavirus
Alongside Bangor University campus guidelines, there will be a one-way system in place throughout the college. This is subject to change where required in order to follow the latest health and safety guidelines.
Blended Learning 11 SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCESS OF93% OUR STUDENTS WHAT OUR CONTINUE TO BANGOR UNIVERSITY* STUDENTS *Based on eligible completers for HAVE TO SAY academic year 2018/19
“The reason that I chose BUIC was because it offered me the route to my degree with Bangor University. The university has won an award for student satisfaction and I’m one of many students who can confirm this is true!”
Maryam FROM Bahrain, IYZ Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology
“I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.”
Sagar from Nepal, IYZ Business BSc (Hons) Business Studies
12 Meet Our Students “The University is very active about trying to make the students’ experience as good as possible.”
SHANTANU FROM BANGLADESH COMPUTER SCIENCE
I think one of the main reasons the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the staff are so supportive and are always able to help me. Whether it is understanding a module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.”
TONG TONG FROM CHINA, IIM BUSINESS MSc Business with Consumer Psychology
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Meet Our Students 13 WHY STUDY AT BANGOR UNIVERSITY Founded in 1884 and dedicated to academic excellence for more than 130 years, Bangor University is among the oldest TOP70 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD degree-awarding institutions Bangor University has been in the UK. With around 11,000 ranked among the top 70 global students from over 120 nationalities, international institutions and 1st in Wales for students find Bangor a truly their impact on society outside welcoming community and a their research and teaching. special place to study. (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020)
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INTOP15 THE UK FOR TEACHING QUALITY
120 (The Times & Sunday Times Good University League Guide NATIONALITIES Table 2020)
14 Why Study At Bangor TOP50 TOP10 GLOBAL INSTITUTION FOR IN THE UK FOR BANKING RESEARCH STUDENT SATISFACTION*
More than three quarters of Bangor Bangor University’s University’s research is world leading or oustanding results internationally excellent according to the in the 2019 National Research Excellence Framework 2014. Student Survey. *Excluding specialist institutions (RePEc July 2020)
GOLDFOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE TEF, 2017 DISCOVER WHY BANGOR WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD At Bangor, you’ll benefit from an exceptional academic experience TOP25 UK UNIVERSITY FOR set against the stunning backdrop of the north Wales landscape. Our JOB PROSPECTS ethos of high-quality teaching, We provide exciting opportunities to rigorous academic standards set your career in motion, including and a post-university focus is our careers and employability combined with a fantastic student experience – all of which will service, the online JobZone and help you unlock your potential. the Bangor Employability Award scheme, offering paid university internships.
(Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020)
Why Study At Bangor 15 Idyllic setting for student life
Situated on the north coast of Wales, with a temperate coastal climate year-round, Bangor offers an exceptional lifestyle. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty just outside Snowdonia National Park, Bangor boasts dramatic views across the sparkling Menai Strait to the stunning Isle of Anglesey.
BEAUTIFUL LOW COST Cost of living
Ranked 1st in the UK for lowest cost of living for students!* Bangor is considered amongst the most economical places to study in the UK in terms of cost A warm & friendly of living (accommodation, food, environment clothing, books etc). Many of our students choose *Totally Money 2019 Bangor because of the small and friendly nature of the University and town. The university offers a relaxed environment for students to socialise, learn and make friends for life.
16 Location Social life & entertainment
Academi, the official student club, is the place to go for night time socialising. Bar Uno, on the Ffriddoedd student village and Barlow’s, on the St Mary’s student villages are other popular venues for students.
The Pontio centre is a landmark building which links Bangor University and the community which surrounds it. In addition to providing a base for the Students’ Union, Pontio houses a cinema, theatre, lecture theatres, and places to eat. BANGOR
Travel links Bangor is relatively easy to travel to, with excellent connections to major cities and international airports in the UK. The city is just over two hours by train from Liverpool and Manchester, and three and a half hours from London*.
* All travel times given are averages based on journeys at time of writing. For current train journey times, visit nationalrail. co.uk
Location 17 AN AWARD WINNING STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Undeb Bangor, our student union, is one of the most active in the country. Running the University’s clubs, societies and volunteering projects, it also provides student support as well as a range of entertainment. Membership of the Student Bangor student’s union (UNDEB) Union’s clubs and societies is www.bangorstudents.com free of charge for all students.
18 Clubs & Societies Best in the UK for student clubs Excellent sport facilities International Societies at Bangor If you love sports, athletics and the Afro-Caribbean Society outdoor life, Bangor is the place for you. Chinese Society The University has great facilities for Hellenic Society outdoor and indoor sports including Indian Society Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, International Student Society Netball, Indoor Hockey, Five-a-side Japanese Society Futsal, Table Tennis, Archery, Trampoline, Korean Society Tennis, Indoor Cricket, Fitness classes, Kurdish Society Weight training room, Cardio-vascular Malaysian Students’ Society training room, Squash Courts, Climbing Vietnamese Society Wall, Athletics Track and Martial Arts. There is also a public swimming pool AND MANY MORE! close to the University. Some clubs focus on general interests like music or Sports clubs photography, but there are www.bangorstudents.com/sport/clubs also clubs such as the Law Sports facilities Society that complement www.bangor.ac.uk/brailsford specific courses of study. Religious groups include the Christian Union and Islamic Society.
Full list at: www.bangor.ac.uk/ studentlife/clubs_societies
Want to know more about what the student experience is like at Bangor? Click on the icon to chat to one of our friendly student ambassadors. Did you know… ? Bangor is ranked 2nd UK university for clubs and societies
(Whatuni? Student Choice Awards 2020)
Some of these services may be impacted because of Covid-19 so keep visiting our website for the latest updates: www.bangor.ac.uk/about/coronavirus.php.en
Clubs & Societies 19 FORTOP BANGOR TEN STUDENTS THINGS TO DO
#1 VISIT BANGOR CATHEDRAL
#2 CLIMB SNOWDON THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN WALES AND ENGLAND
#3 GO CRABBING ON BEAUMARIS PIER AND TAKE A BOAT TRIP OUT TO PUFFIN ISLAND
#4 TAKE THE LLANDUDNO TRAM TO THE TOP OF THE GREAT ORME
#5 VISIT CONWY OR CAERNARFON CASTLE, BOTH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
#6 SHOPPING IN CHESTER
#7 GO TO SEE A FOOTBALL MATCH IN LIVERPOOL OR MANCHESTER
#8 DARE TO RIDE THE FASTEST ZIP WIRE IN THE WORLD AT ZIPWORLD
#9 TRY SURFING IN AN ARTIFICIAL LAGOON AT SURF SNOWDONIA
#10 GO TO CARDIFF FOR THE WEEKEND AND WATCH A RUGBY MATCH
20 Explore Bangor "It’s a nice place, it’s a small town and it’s really a safe place.
I really like Bangor.”
Madihas from PAKISTAN Business Law
Some of these services may be impacted because of Covid-19 so keep visiting our website for the latest updates: www.bangor.ac.uk/about/coronavirus.php.en
Explore Bangor 21 Bangor University offers a range of comfortable, modern MODERN & SAFE student accommodation, with a choice of single rooms suited to different budgets and needs. Our student villages, Ffriddoedd STUDENT and St Mary’s, also provide a friendly community during ACCOMMODATION your time at Bangor – and both are just a short walk from the university and city centre.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION If you would prefer to arrange private TOP 15 accommodation, you’ll find plenty of University in the UK information on how to do so from the student for student housing office. accommodation
(Whatuni? Student Choice Awards 2020)
FREE GYM AND CAMPUS MEMBERSHIP Gym and Campus Membership is free for all students in university accommodation – meaning you can keep fit and healthy and attend fun campus events throughout the year at no extra cost.
24 HOUR ASSISTANCE Hall wardens and security officers at our residences also provide 24-hour assistance so that you can feel safe and secure.
For available properties and landlord contact details: visit www.bangor.ac.uk/ studentservices/studenthousing
22 Student Accommodation WHAT’S Prices range from £83 to £197.82 a week – with heating, lighting, hot water, electricity, INCLUDED? furniture and Internet access all included. MORE FOR YOU TO ENJOY: • Free campus life activities TOP 20 • Free Wi-Fi Access University in the UK • Free Gym Membership • Laundry Facilities for cheap shops and • Hall Wardens & Security - 24 hour assistance amenities • Sports facilities • Cafe/Bar (Times Higher Education • Shop Student Survey 2018) • Social Spaces
Some of these services may be impacted because of Covid-19 so keep visiting our website for the latest updates: www.bangor.ac.uk/about/coronavirus.php.en
Student Accommodation 23 CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY To prepare for today’s competitive job market, students often need to think about developing professional skills and enhancing their employability while still at university. Doing so gives you a much higher chance of making a strong start in your chosen career.
OF OUR GRADUATES PROGRESSED At Bangor, you have the opportunity to gain TO EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER more than a degree. The University’s Careers 93% STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS and Employability Service provides a wide OF GRADUATION range of resources to help you start planning (DHLE survey 2016/17) your future – as well as a number of exciting opportunities to set your career in motion.
24 Careers & Employability Career and employability support initiatives available:
Careers advice Working while you study The Careers Service offers a variety Bangor TARGETconnect is the of resources to help you find your University’s Student Employment perfect career. Students can request Bureau – where students can find out a confidential personal career advice about opportunities for graduate jobs session, attend any of our workshops, (local, national and international); full- and make use of online resources time, part-time, and temporary jobs; specifically tailored to your subject. work experience; internships; and volunteering opportunities.
Workshops and events The university holds a range of Enterprise and self- careers events throughout the employment academic year. These include The B-Enterprising programme workshops delivered by employability helps students at Bangor University advisers, job-hunting skills seminars, and graduates in Wales to develop employer-led skills development their enterprise skills or start a new sessions, and careers fairs. business.* *Higher Education Statistics agency
Internships If you have an idea of what sector you want to work in, an internship or placement can be a good way to gain experience and build contacts – or just to see what it is like to work in a particular field. Bangor University runs undergraduate internship Bangor Employability schemes twice a year that allow Award (BEA) students to work in a professional Open to all students, the Bangor environment while learning relevant Employability Award recognises skills and earning money. There are transferable skills built through a wide range of internships, from ordinary university activities. Students medical research to marketing and gain points towards the Award promotion; some courses also offer through volunteering, attending short work experience placements or workshops or actively participating projects with local companies. in the Student Union’s clubs and societies. Taking part in the scheme can make a major difference to your performance in the graduate job market.
Careers & Employability 25 The welfare of our students is our top priority, and we provide a number of STUDENT services to ensure students can always SUPPORT seek assitance for any problems. • Our Student Services Centre provides comprehensive, professional support – ranging from financial advice and A list of Student Services study skills to dyslexia support, available to you: welfare issues and counselling. • Practical help • A dedicated Disability Team is also • Student Counselling on hand to give advice on a broad Service range of disability-related matters. • Mental Health Advice • Partner GP Surgery • Our International Student Support Team • International Student provides guidance on matters including Support employment regulations, welfare • Chaplaincy Team issues, living in Bangor, healthcare, • Personal Contact immigration, and visa applications. The Student Support team Contact Student Support via email: www.bangor.ac.uk/ [email protected] studentservices
26 Student Support WORLD CLASS ACADEMIC FACILITIES IT Support and learning resources
To support your learning activities, the university provides: • Access to the internet across the university ARTS AND INNOVATION • A university email CENTRE, PONTIO MRI SCANNER account and a safe place to store your work • Open access computer labs • A secure virtual learning environment OCEAN-GOING RESEARCH FARM ‘Blackboard’, where RESEARCH SHIP AND FIELD CENTRE course materials, notes, PowerPoint slides, and other learning materials are made available by your tutor • Access to library, archives, printing NATURAL HISTORY & binding, and MUSEUM BOTANIC GARDENS photocopying services
ONE OF THE LARGEST SCIENCE AND MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY BASED ENGINEERING LANGUAGE CENTRE ARCHIVES IN THE UK LABARATORIES
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Student Support 27 CAMPUS MAP AND FACILITIES Click on the icons on the map to discover all the amazing amenities close to students on campus!
BANGOR UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (BUIC)
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HOLYHEAD ROAD
FFRIDDOEDD ROAD
28 Campus Map Law School
University Main Reception
Teras Lounge MAP KEY
Pontio Arts and University buildings Innovation Centre University faculties
Bangor University International College (BUIC) Accommodation
Students’ union
Library
Food/drink
Campus Map 29 INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED BACHELORS (IIB)
> International Year Zero (IYZ) > Business, Management and Economics > Engineering and Computer Science > Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences
> International Year One (IY1) > Business, Management and Finance > Psychology
30 International Incorporated Bachelors Course Structures for IYZ and IY1
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE MODULES INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (IYZ) (IY1) KEY: Business, Engineering Law, Media, Business, Psychology • Compulsory subject Management and Computer Psychology Management ° Optional subject and Economics Science and Social and Finance Science Applied Psychology •
Behavioural Psychology •
Biological Psychology •
Business Functions •
Business Law • •*
Business Project and Study Skills •
Database Design and Usage •
Electricity, Electronics and Fields •
English for Academic Purposes • • •
English for University Learning • •
Financial Accounting •
Financial and Management Accounting •
Further Mathematics •
Information Technology and Communication Skills • • •
Introduction to Business and Marketing •
Introduction to Economics •
Introduction to Psychology •
Legal System of England and Wales •
Macroeconomics • •
Management Studies • •
Mathematics for Business and Finance •
Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences • •
Mechanics •
Media Studies ( Film and TV) •**
*Core for progression to Law degrees. ** Core for progression to Media degrees. *** Core for progression to Psychology degrees.
International Incorporated Bachelors 31 Course Structures for IYZ and IY1
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE MODULES INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (IYZ) (IY1) KEY: Business, Engineering Law, Media, Business, Psychology • Compulsory subject Management and Computer Psychology Management ° Optional subject and Economics Science and Social and Finance Science
MediaApplied Studies Psychology (News Media) • •
MicroeconomicsBehavioural Psychology • • •
BiologicalProblem-solving Psychology and Computer • Programming • Business Functions Properties of Matter and Waves • • Business Law Psychology • ••**** Business Project and Study Skills Pure Mathematics • • Database Design and Usage Research Methods • • Electricity, Electronics and Fields Scientific Communication • • English for Academic Purposes Social Psychology • • • • English for University Learning UK Government and Society • • • • • Financial Accounting •
Financial and Management Accounting •
Further Mathematics •
Information Technology and Communication Skills • • •
Introduction to Business and Marketing •
Introduction to Economics •
Introduction to Psychology •
Legal System of England and Wales •
Macroeconomics • •
Management Studies • •
Mathematics for Business and Finance •
Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences • •
Mechanics •
Media Studies ( Film and TV) •**
*Core for progression to Law degrees. ** Core for progression to Media degrees. *** Core for progression to Psychology degrees.
32 33 IIB INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (IYZ)
You can choose to study one of the following three routes: > Business, Management and Economics > Engineering and Computer Science > Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE REQUIREMENTS IYZ IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 +6 week PSE IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 +12 week PSE IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0
34 International Year Zero (IYZ) stages of entry The IYZ is the first year of the 4-year IIB. Your first year is taught at BUIC. Once you successfully complete this year, you will continue studying the remaining stages of your degree directly with Bangor University.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
International First Year Second Year Final Year Year Zero Degree Degree Degree High School Graduate! Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at
The IIB degree offers a 4-year degree option at Bangor University in a range of popular subjects. International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first year of your IIB and is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English language. IYZ is studied across three terms.
COMMON MODULES FOR ALL IYZ PATHWAYS As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will also study several modules common to all pathways. These modules are:
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EAP aims to improve your English skills to help you with life and study in the UK. You’ll learn the critical importance of English Language competence in an academic context and prepare for continuing academic study at Bangor University.
UK Government and Society Providing an introduction to government and society in the UK, this module explores how Britain has changed and developed since 1945. You’ll learn the main features of British democracy, the crown, Parliament, cabinet government, devolution, local government and the role of the civil service. The module also introduces you to the key features of British society and changes that have taken place in recent decades around issues of class, ethnicity, gender, rights and obligations, as well as considering how Britain relates to, influences and is influenced by the wider world.
Information Technology and Communication Skills In this module, you’ll focus on appropriate means of communication in academic work and developing a foundation in computing and IT skills that will enable you to be successful in your undergraduate studies. You’ll become familiar with the conventions of academic discourse and writing, and learn to avoid plagiarism and poor academic practice. You’ll also develop skills in word processing and spreadsheets to ensure you submit assignments appropriately, as well as using PowerPoint to deliver more effective presentations.
35 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS IYZ
CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE Our IYZ in Business, Management and Economics will BSc (Hons) give you an excellent grounding in the basics of business, • Accounting and Banking encompassing key economic, legal and management • Accounting and principles. You will also develop maths skills that are vital Economics for your degree studies. • Accounting and Finance • Banking and Finance BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL • Business Economics Bangor Business School is a leading teaching and research • Business Management centre with a prestigious reputation. Your chosen degree course will set you on the path to a dream career in the • Business Management world of business or finance. Graduates of many business- and Finance related degree courses are eligible for exemptions from • Business Management modules and examinations if you wish to take a further and Marketing professional qualification in marketing or accountancy. • Business Management with Accounting • Marketing • Financial Economics • Psychology with Business Management
BA (Hons) • Business Management and Law
Marketing at Bangor University is ranked "Teachers are very friendly and in the Top 10 for warm. There is no pressure in Research Intensity. class. BUIC is a really good place to study and facilities are good.” (Complete University Xinchang from CHINA Banking and Finance Guide 2020)
36 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS IYZ
WHAT WILL I STUDY? mechanics and processes types of businesses and You will study a number of financial accounting organisations, as well as of modules throughout the in theory and practice, how to finance a start-up. duration of your course. this module prepares The module also illustrates you for the later years of different approaches to Compulsory modules your degree studies in management and explains include: Business Management and decision-making processes. Accounting and Finance. Business Functions It will also give you an Mathematics for Business A basic introduction to understanding of financial and the Social Sciences the study of business and accounting procedures In this module, you will management, this module and their importance learn the maths skills introduces the function in monitoring progress expected of you at degree of marketing in different and profitability to run level. It covers essential types of businesses a business effectively. mathematical language, and organisations. It notation, conventions and considers issues around units, as well as developing Macroeconomics the liberalisation of trade your algebraic skills and Familiarising you with and the development of the introducing you to basic the UK economy and global market and how they statistical concepts, government policy, this have affected businesses topics and methods. module also introduces key and the emergence of the macroeconomic indicators, international manager. including GDP per capita, Microeconomics price indices and balance Providing a basic Business Law of payments. You’ll learn introduction to the study Providing you with a about fiscal and monetary of Microeconomics, this functional knowledge of the policy aims, the desire for module introduces relevant basic rights and liabilities growth and the relationship theories, concepts and in law affecting modern between policy and rates terminology as well as businesses, this module of inflation, deflation and explaining key topics such covers types of business unemployment. National as demand and supply, entity, such as partnerships goals are viewed in the the economic problem and companies. You will context of broader groupings and the allocation of learn about the legal such as the EU, and the scarce resources. system in England and impact of the development Wales, including the small of a global market. claims track, and the rights and responsibilities Management Studies Email: [email protected] of businesses in this In this module, you’ll legal framework. receive a basic introduction For more information visit to the study of business our webpage here: Financial Accounting and management. You’ll Covering the basic learn the different Business and Management
37 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE IYZ
CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE Covering the major mathematical and scientific principles, BSc (Hons) this course gives you a great start in engineering and • Computer Science computing. With a heavy focus on maths, physics and programming, you will deepen your understanding of these • Computer Information subjects during your foundation year. Systems
• Computer Information After finishing the course, you will continue your studies in either our School of Computer Science where you Systems for Business will obtain a BSc degree that is accredited by the British • Electronic Engineering Computer Society or you will join our School of Electronic Engineering with its range of specialist courses. Our BEng degree courses, which are accredited by the Institution of BEng (Hons) Engineering and Technology, can set you on the road to Chartered Engineer Status. • Electronic Engineering "Students at Electronic Engineering are involved with a number of professional bodies. Electronic Engineering is an academic partner of the UK IET and also has student chapters of two international engineering societies - IEEE and SPIE.” Dr Iestyn Pierce Head of Electronic Engineering
38 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE IYZ
WHAT WILL I STUDY? trigonometry; differentiation syntax of programming You will study a number and integration, including languages required for a of modules throughout the trigonometric, and computing degree duration of your course. logarithmic and exponential functions; and solving first- Properties of Matter Compulsory modules order differential equations and Waves include: with separable variables, In this module, you’ll gain a vector and vector methods basic knowledge of atomic in two and three dimensions, physics, materials, heat and Database Design and Usage and forces as fixed vectors. gases, and oscillations and This module is a practical waves. There is a heavy introduction to the Mechanics emphasis on safe laboratory technology and terminology Continuing to develop your practice and procedures. around tabular data, and the maths skills and knowledge, The main topics covered are: construction and use of a this module introduces you properties of waves; sound; database. You will develop to the relationships between reflection and refraction; a database for a given forces, linear motion and interference and diffraction; situation – for example, a energy, and the conditions and electromagnetic waves. simulated business using for the static equilibrium of current standards and a body. The main topics it Pure Mathematics appropriate software – and covers are: vectors; forces This module provides use that database to identify and equilibrium; relative you with the appropriate and solve problems. motion; Newton’s Laws of foundation in maths Motion; friction, including skills that you need for Electricity, Electronics Hooke’s Law; and work, undergraduate studies in and Fields energy and power, including engineering and computer This module provides you work and kinetic energy, science. The main topics with a basic knowledge of and the conservation of covered are: algebra, electricity and electronics, mechanical energy. including indices and and of fields, that you will logarithms; binomial be able to apply in real Problem Solving and theorem and quadratic engineering and computing Programming equations; differential situations. You will learn Introducing you to problem calculus; integration as the about current and charge, solving via computer inverse of differentiation; set Ohm’s Law, capacitors in applications, you’ll develop theory; and probability and DC circuits, measuring AC, a basic understanding of experimental laws. transistors and logic circuits. algorithms and their uses, as well as gaining hands-on Email: [email protected] Further Mathematics experience using simple This module covers complex software programs to solve For more information mathematical skills and problems. You will receive visit our webpage here: knowledge, such as: a basic introduction to the algebra, including partial techniques of data handling Engineering and fractions and inverse and processing, and to the Computer Science functions; the circle;
39 LAW, MEDIA, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IYZ
CONTINUATION DEGREES BSc (Hons) ABOUT THE COURSE LLB (Hons) This broad-based pathway • Psychology will give you an excellent • Law • Psychology with grounding for undergraduate degrees in a variety of • Law with Accounting Business Management areas, including Media, Law, and Finance • Psychology with Clinical Sociology and Psychology. and Health Psychology • Law with Business After completing the first Studies • Psychology with stage at BUIC, you will continue your chosen degree • Law with Social Policy Forensic Psychology in the School of Social • Law with Criminology Sciences, School of Law, Our School of School of Psychology or Psychology is one of School of Creative Studies & the largest in the UK Media. BA (Hons) with a strong global The School of Social • Criminology and reputation for both Teaching and Research. Sciences is ranked in the top Criminal Justice 10 in the UK for Social Policy (The Times & Sunday Times • Health and Social Care Good University Guide 2019). • Sociology Bangor Law School • Social Policy offers a diverse range of undergraduate degrees, our • Social Policy and LLB degrees are approved Economics by the Law Society and recognised for entry onto • Sociology and “Everybody is so nice and respectful and professional vocational Economics training. Law is ranked top is willing to help 20 in the UK by the Guardian • Journalism and anytime. Also the University Guide 2020 and Media Studies facilities work well offers you the opportunity • Media Studies to apply for an internship and are up to date. in Barristers Chambers • Creative Studies I personally enjoy and also get invaluable joining societies experience of legal practice • Media Studies in our very own mooting and attending social with Theatre and court. nights” Performance Sophia from Egypt • Film Studies Media Studies
40 LAW, MEDIA, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IYZ
WHAT WILL I STUDY? Media Studies (News entity, such as partnerships You will study a number Media) and companies. of modules throughout the You will be introduced to key duration of your course. concepts underpinning a Media Studies (Film and TV) range of media activities in (Compulsory for Core modules include: this module. It considers the progression to role and impact of the mass Media degrees) Legal System of England media in the UK – both print This module aims to and Wales and digital – in the context broaden your knowledge of Introducing key features of of wider society, through a critical and cultural theory the legal system of England study of the news media. in media. You will develop and Wales, this module an understanding of the covers its principles and Microeconomics theoretical aspects of film processes. You will learn Providing a basic and TV production, with an about the different types and introduction to the study emphasis on story-telling. levels of court, including the of Microeconomics, this jury system and the roles of module introduces relevant Psychology (Compulsory judges, barristers, solicitors theories, concepts and for progression to and court officials, as well terminology as well as Psychology degrees) as processes around civil explaining key topics such To introduce the main and criminal cases. as demand and supply, the theoretical approaches to economic problem and Psychology and consider Management Studies the allocation of scarce its historical development In this module, you’ll resources. as a field of study; to build receive a basic introduction awareness of key ideas and to the study of business Macroeconomics concepts; to focus on the and management. You’ll Familiarising you with areas of Social, Cognitive and learn the different the UK economy and Developmental Psychology; types of businesses and government policy, this and to introduce Research organisations, as well as module also introduces key methods and related ethical how to finance a start-up. macroeconomic indicators, considerations. including GDP per capita, Mathematics for Business price indices and balance of and the Social Sciences payments. In this module, you will learn the maths skills expected of Business Law (Compulsory you at degree level. It covers for progression to Law essential mathematical degrees) Email: [email protected] language, notation, Providing you with a conventions, as well as functional knowledge of the For more information developing your algebraic basic rights and liabilities visit our webpage here: skills and introducing you in law affecting modern to basic statistical concepts, businesses, this module Law, Media, Psychology topics and methods. covers types of business and Social Sciences
41 IIB INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE (IY1)
You can choose to study one of the following two routes: > Business, Management and Finance > Psychology
42 International Year One (IY1) stages of entry The IY1 is the first year of the 3-year IIB and is taught at BUIC. The IY1 is the equivalent to your first year of study at undergraduate level. Once you successfully complete this year, you will move straight to the second year of your degree study directly with Bangor University.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
International Second Year Final Year Year One Degree Degree High School Graduate! Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at
The International Year One (IY1) provides an intensive combination of first year university subjects modules with extra study and English language skills.
The IY1 is the first year of the 3-year International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) degree. Upon successful completion of the IY1, you will continue to the second year of your chosen degree at study at Bangor University.
COMMON MODULES FOR ALL IY1 PATHWAYS As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will study one module common to all pathways. This module is:
English for University Learning In this module you will receive training in academic writing, reading for study in higher education, listening in the higher education environment, speaking and listening in seminars, and university study skills. You’ll improve your ability to communicate and participate in an academic environment using the English language, and transfer your English language knowledge and skills to support learning across a range of subjects in business, finance, economics and Psychology.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE REQUIREMENTS IY1 IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 +6 week PSE IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 +12 week PSE IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0
43 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE IY1
CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE Our IY1 course is the first year of a business management BSc (Hons) and finance related degree. You will learn core subjects • Accounting and Finance relating to management, economics and accounting. On successful completion, you will continue onto the second • Banking and Finance year of your chosen undergraduate degree with Bangor • Business Economics Business School.
• Business Management As a student of Bangor Business School student you will benefit from a varied programme of guest lectures. Recent • Business Management speakers have included the Chief Executive of the Scottish and Finance Premier League, the Chief Operating Officer of No. 10 & 11 Downing Street, and the Head of IT Security at HSBC. • Business Management with Accounting Bangor Business School is ranked • Financial Economics as one of the Top 50 institutions for • Marketing Banking Research (RePEc 2019)
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WHAT WILL I STUDY? of activities associated mathematical equations You will study a number with corporate, operational, and use mathematics as of modules throughout the functional aims, objectives, a tool for decision-making duration of your course. strategies and strategic in business, management decision making. Topics and finance. You will learn Core modules include: include tactical decision how to describe data using making, operational graphical and numerical management, human methods, and use probability Business Project and Study resource management to describe situations Skills or managing people, of uncertainty. In this module you will organisational structures, develop and apply academic managing change, and and study skills, including the relationship between the skills of synthesising management, shareholders, source material, presenting and other stakeholders. analysis and production of a final extended research Introduction to Economics essay with bibliography, and In microeconomics you will the delivery of a examine the workings of the group-based presentation. free-market economy, and see how economic decisions Financial and Management in respect of the allocation of Accounting scarce resources are shaped In financial accounting you by market forces through will study the principles the interactions between and practice of double- demand and supply. entry bookkeeping, as well Production and cost theory, as developing a broader and the economic theory of understanding of accounting the firm are examined, and concepts, principles and you will debate the role of conventions. You will learn government in safeguarding how to record transactions the interests of consumers and prepare annual and producers, promoting financial statements; and competition, and improving how to analyse, interpret efficiency. and communicate the information contained in Mathematics for Business financial statements, and and Finance Email: [email protected] explain their limitations. This module introduces mathematics and statistical For more information Introduction to Business techniques that are essential visit our webpage here: and Marketing for further study in business, This module provides an finance and economics. Business,Management understanding of a range You will learn how to solve and Finance
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CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE A psychology degree opens up a variety of career options, BSc (Hons) such as a professional psychologist as well as other • Psychology disciplines such as healthcare, teaching, marketing, or management. Even if you decide to ultimately not join the world of psychology, the analytical, and research skills you gain will make you a high-quality candidate for many organisations.
Our IY1 in Psychology at BUIC offers you an alternative route to a BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. Once you have completed this first stage at BUIC, you will continue directly with Bangor University. Recently rated Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction by the NSS 2019, Bangor University is home to one of the largest and most cosmopolitan psychology departments in the UK.
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WHAT WILL I STUDY? paranormal. You will also you with the opportunities You will study a number consider positive psychology to demonstrate your of modules throughout the and the science of happiness understanding of and ability duration of your course. and well-being. to engage with scientific writing. Students will also Core modules include: Biological Psychology be required to work in You will learn the principles groups, discussing current of biological psychology, Psychology topics. Applied Psychology considering the anatomy This module looks at ways in of the brain and how the Social Psychology which psychological training, brain influences the mind, This module will look into theory and research can so affecting behaviour. You psychological theories in apply to real-life situations. will examine the different Social Psychology. Students In addition to clinical, location of mental functions will get an introduction into educational psychology and and behaviours and how interpersonal relationships, counselling, you will also the brain may be affected attitude formation, structure look at forensic psychology, by injury or neurological and change, social influence the impact of psychological disorder. Elements of and group dynamics. This insights in the world of cognitive psychology are course allows students to business and management explored, including memory explore human behaviour in and urban planning. The and language acquisition. a social and cultural context. module will show how an understanding of human Research Methods attitudes, reactions and This module aims to Psychology at behaviours influences introduce you to the decision-making in all these research methods and Bangor University areas. statistics used within is ranked 6th in Psychology. You will learn Behavioural Psychology about using the correct the UK for student You will consider the link scientific method for satisfaction between behaviour and planning, undertaking and (Complete University Guide, 2020) the mind, conditioning interpreting research. and the interaction with the environment. What Scientific Communication defines rational and This module teaches you abnormal behaviour and how to communicate within why behaviours are so a scientific setting clearly difficult to influence or and effectively, both in adjust are discussed. writing and verbally. You Email: [email protected] Additionally, this course will study scientific texts reviews mental health and listen to lectures and For more information problems, including stress, write summaries of what visit our webpage here: anomalistic psychology you learnt from this. This and the experience of the style of learning will provide Psychology
47 INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM)
You can choose to study one of the following four routes: > Accounting and Finance > Business and Management > Investment and Banking > Psychology
48 International Incorporated Masters The IIM courses are designed for students who do not qualify for direct entry to postgraduate degree courses at Bangor University.
The Pre-Master’s stage of our IIM focuses on equipping you with the business or psychology related subjects knowledge and the advanced study and English language skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at Bangor University.
There are two options depending You can choose from four routes: on your English language level: • Accounting and Finance • 15 months IIM (One Term Pre-Masters) • Business and Management - start dates in September*, April and June • Investment and Banking • 18 month IIM (Two Term Pre-Masters) • Psychology - start dates in January, April and June*
Stage 1 Stage 2
Pre-Masters Masters study at University Undergraduate Graduate! degree Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH This course features additional academic English language support. It will provide you with an initial period of intensive English language training and assessments before you can continue onto the modules from your chosen route. The number of terms you complete will depend on your current English level.
COURSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IIM 1-Term IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 IIM 2-Term IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 +6 week Pre-sessional English IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 +12 week Pre-sessional English IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0
*Not available for Psychology
International Incorporated Masters 49 COMMON MODULES FOR ALL IIM PROGRAMMES
As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will also study several modules that are common to all pathways. These common modules are:
Introduction to Postgraduate Study in the UK This module introduces the structure, demands and expectations of postgraduate study in business or psychology in the UK. There is an emphasis on the development of academic skills of particular relevance to postgraduate study, including research methods. You will be encouraged to become more independent, reflective and critical, as well as developing group-working and team-building skills.
English for IIM Preparation 1 and 2 (Two Term only) These modules prepare you for study at Master’s level at Bangor University, by raising your English language standard from a minimum of 5.5 IELTS to 6.0 IELTS or higher. You will continue to increase linguistic competence and boost confidence in the use of English. There is emphasis on the development of critical and analytical ability, evaluation and creative engagement with study materials, and the development of skills as an independent learner.
Business English (Two Term only excludes Psychology) This module introduces and develops English skills directly relevant to the academic study of business. You will develop an understanding of basic business models, explore and interpret business source materials, and use these and other learning materials in business case studies designed to enhance understanding of how business works in practice.
50 One term pre-masters
MODULES ONE TERM PRE-MASTER'S STAGE
KEY: • Compulsory subject Accounting Business and Investment Psychology ° Optional subject and Finance Management and Banking Academic Study Skills
Auditing
Business English
Business Environment • •
Business Strategy and Marketing •
Concepts in Psychology
English for IIM Preparation 1 •
English for IIM Preparation 2
Finance, Investment & Banking • •
Financial Accounting •
Introduction to Postgraduate Study in the UK • • • •
Introduction to the Welsh Context
Management Accounting •
Management in Context •
Personality and Individual Differences
Professional Studies Project •
Quantitative Methods for Business •
Research Methods •
Scientific Communication •
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MODULES TWO TERM PRE-MASTER'S STAGE
KEY: • Compulsory subject Accounting Business and Investment Psychology ° Optional subject and Finance Management and Banking Academic Study Skills • Auditing •
Business English • • •
Business Environment • •
Business Strategy and Marketing •
Concepts in Psychology •
English for IIM Preparation 1 • • • •
English for IIM Preparation 2 • • • •
Finance, Investment & Banking • • •
Financial Accounting •
Introduction to Postgraduate Study in the UK • • • •
Introduction to the Welsh Context •
Management Accounting • •
Management in Context • •
Personality and Individual Differences •
Professional Studies Project •
Quantitative Methods for Business •
Research Methods •
Scientific Communication •
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CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE Accounting professionals are relied on to resolve complex MSc issues in the business world, and advanced education can • Accounting give you a competitive edge in your career. • Accounting and Finance The Bangor Business School is a leading European centre • Accounting and Banking for research in the area of Accounting and Finance, and we’ve carried out consultancy work for the World Bank, the European Commission and the UK Treasury. The Pre- Master’s stage of the IIM will give you the essential skills you need to continue studying one of Bangor’s exceptional postgraduate degrees in accounting and finance.
These degree courses provide the option to follow the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination. The CFA has become the most respected and recognised professional qualification in finance in the world.
After successfully completing the Pre-Master’s stage at BUIC, you will continue your IIM at Bangor Business School.
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WHAT WILL I STUDY? with an understanding cost control, planning and You will study a number of the technical aspects pricing and, through these, of modules throughout the of the subject, including the process of managerial duration of your course. double-entry bookkeeping, decision-making. You will calculation of key ratios and be made aware of the Core modules include: the preparation and use of major accounting concepts financial statements with and of how financial a focus on limited liability statements are used to Auditing companies. It considers support companies in their This module considers the appropriate UK practice but measurement of profit importance to a business focuses on International and valuation of assets of the monitoring of its Accounting Standard and in their planning for financial performance, practice. future strategic moves and both in terms of meeting developments. the requirements of the Finance, Investment & regulatory environment Banking within which businesses The main aim of this operate and of providing module is to provide you “Teachers in Bangor information of a company’s with an introduction to University are performance and its corporate finance. You will professional and financial standing to its examine the concepts and executive and shareholders. principles underlying key Bangor is a peaceful The external auditing financial decisions, risk and place to study and process is reviewed, return, the evaluation of make friends.” including evidence requiring projected capital investment to be produced, compliance and analysis of financial Siyi from China Banking and Finance tests and substantive performance, for example. tests, analytical review and The module further offers computer-assisted audit insights into the nature of techniques, completion the financial instruments, checklist and the final financial markets and auditor’s report and the financial intermediaries, need for properly submitted with particular focus on the accounts to the Registrar of banking business. Companies. Management Accounting Financial Accounting This module focuses on the The aim of this module is techniques of management to provide an introduction accounting that are used Email: [email protected] to accounting in terms of to collect, process, and theory and practice and present financial and For more information covers the main applications quantitative data within visit our webpage here: of ICT to financial an organisation to aid accounting. It provides you performance management, Accounting and Finance
55 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT IIM
CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE If you want to broaden your understanding of issues MA affecting the business world, the Pre-Masters at BUIC • Business and Marketing provides the ideal start to your chosen Master’s degree at Bangor University. MBA After successfully completing the Pre-Master’s stage • Management at BUIC you will continue your IIM in Business and Management at Bangor Business School. • International Business
• International Marketing All these degree courses are dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which means that • Environmental graduates will gain two qualifications – a Bangor University Management Master’s degree, and a CMI Level 7 award. Some of the degree modules offer professional recognition by other • Information relevant professional bodies including CIM, and IEMA. Management1
• Law and Management
1 These courses are available for September entry only.
"Bangor is a historical university, providing Law at Bangor good education and excellent teaching systems. I’ve learnt lots.” is rated Top in Yinzhou from China Wales. Investment Management (Guardian University Guide, 2020)
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WHAT WILL I STUDY? theory to practice in terms making. You will You will study a number of setting a company’s be made aware of the major of modules throughout the marketing objectives, accounting concepts and of duration of your course. formulating and how financial statements implementing a marketing are used to support Core modules include: strategy, sales and companies in their promotional activities, measurement of profit and market research and the valuation of assets and in Business Environment impact of technology on their planning for future This module introduces you marketing activities. strategic moves and to economic theories and developments. systems and relates these to Finance, Investment & the environment within Banking Management in Context which businesses function. The main aim of this module The main aim of this module You will further be equipped is to provide you with an is to develop a greater with the critical skills to introduction to corporate understanding of some apply the concepts and finance. You will examine of the key activities and principles you study in a the concepts and principles functions associated business context. You will underlying key financial with establishing and be taught to consider the decisions, risk and return, managing a business. It impact of government the evaluation of projected considers the legal bases policies and actions on capital investment and of different types of businesses and to look analysis of financial businesses and, within beyond national policies performance, for example. these, the nature and impact to the influence of wider The module further offers of different styles of economic and political insights into the nature of management and groupings of states. the financial instruments, leadership. You are financial markets and introduced to the fields of Business Strategy and financial intermediaries, operations management Marketing with particular focus on the and organisational This module provides banking business. behaviour within business an understanding of and consider how key concepts, recent Management Accounting businesses introduce and developments and issues This module focuses on the manage change. within the study of strategic techniques of management decision-making within accounting that are used to business organisations with collect, process, and present an emphasis on a critically financial and quantitative evaluative approach to data within an organisation Email: [email protected] approach and outcomes. You to aid performance are also introduced to management, cost control, For more information visit the theories and concepts planning and pricing and, our webpage here: of marketing as a business through these, the process function and will relate of managerial decision- Business and Management
57 INVESTMENT AND BANKING IIM
CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE In the competitive world of banking, a postgraduate MSc qualification can help you to stand out from the crowd. The • Banking and Finance Pre-Master’s Stage of the IIM will broaden your knowledge • Banking and Finance of this rapidly changing field and prepare you for success (Chartered Banker) with the completion of your chosen Master’s degree. • Finance The Bangor Business School is a leading European centre for research in the area of banking and financial services. • Islamic Banking The Business School has been ranked as one of the top 50 and Finance in the world for Banking research (RePEc 2019). • Management After successfully completing the Pre-Master’s stage at and Finance BUIC you will continue your IIM at Bangor Business School. MA • Banking Law "I came to Bangor alone and left Bangor with a MBA beautiful family.” • Banking and Finance Amr Al Shaher from Bahrain • Banking and Law Banking and Finance • Finance • Islamic Banking and Finance
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WHAT WILL I STUDY? You will study a number of modules throughout the duration of your course.
Core modules include:
Business Environment This module introduces you to economic theories and systems and relates these to the environment within which businesses function. You will further be equipped with the critical skills to apply the concepts and principles they study in a business context, you will be taught to consider the impact of government financial intermediaries, Quantitative Methods for policies and actions on with particular focus on the Business businesses and to look banking business. The module covers common beyond national policies statistical techniques for to the influence of wider Management in Context managerial decision-making economic and political The main aim of this module which are used in many groupings of states. is to develop a greater businesses. The module understanding of some offers a grounding in Finance, Investment & of the key activities and statistics with an emphasis Banking functions associated with on practical applications The main aim of this establishing and managing and extensive use of the module is to provide you a business. It considers Excel spreadsheet and its with an introduction to the legal bases of different associated functions. Devise corporate finance. You will types of businesses and, methods of collecting, examine the concepts and within these, the nature collating and displaying data. principles underlying key and impact of different financial decisions, risk and styles of management and return, the evaluation of leadership. You will be projected capital investment introduced to the fields of and analysis of financial operations management and Email: [email protected] performance, for example. organisational behaviour The module further offers within business and For more information insights into the nature of consider how businesses visit our webpage here: the financial instruments, introduce and manage financial markets and change. Investment and Banking
59 PSYCHOLOGY IIM
CONTINUATION DEGREES ABOUT THE COURSE TRANSITION TO BANGOR Psychology is an applied science which seeks to UNIVERSITY IN SEPTEMBER ONLY understand the behaviour of the mind. MSc BUIC offers you an alternative route to a masters in • Psychology Psychology at Bangor University. BUIC will provide you with subject-related academic and English language • Applied Behaviour support to help you succeed as you continue your studies. Analysis* A postgraduate degree in this field can lead to a range of • Clinical and Health career opportunities from clinical psychology to marketing Psychology and advertising. Bangor is ranked in the top 15% for Psychology Graduate Prospects by the Guardian Good • Positive Behaviour University Guide 2019. Support* • Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology
MA • Psychology
PLEASE NOTE:
Students achieving 50% in their English module(s) and 60% in their other modules may continue to any of the above
• Students achieving 40% in their English module(s) and 50% in their other modules may continue to MA/ MSc Psychology only.
* Must have Psychology first degree or relevant clinical experience in ABA/PBS
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WHAT WILL I STUDY? differences and intelligence using classic and You will study a number will be explored including contemporary theories. of modules throughout the intelligence testing, duration of your course. emotional intelligence and Introduction to the Welsh heritability of intelligence. Context Core modules include: The aim of the module is Professional Studies to introduce students to Project the largely public settings Research Methods The content of this in which psychological During this module students module will include an services are planned and will learn about deploying introduction to the place of delivered to clients in Wales. the scientific method in reflective practice across This will enable students planning, undertaking and the professions and an coming to Bangor to study interpreting research within exploration of the concept of courses in professional Psychology. person-centred practice in subjects to understand and relation to own professional contextualise the learning Scientific Communication context. Group based more effectively. During this module students discussions will take place will learn about the scientific to encourage a sharing of method and the importance the range of experiences the Psychology within a scientific context of students bring to the whole th conveying information in a group and a collaborative ranks 35 in clear and effective manner approach to learning. with due regard to the the UK style, language, format and Concepts in Psychology conventions appropriate to The emphasis of this module (Complete University Guide, 2021) scientific discourse. will be on providing students with a conceptual and Personality and Individual historical understanding Differences of psychology and how This module addresses it has developed into the key topics within the field academic discipline that of personality, intelligence it is today. The focus of and individual differences. the course will be on The module is split into theoretical understandings two parts: intelligence and of psychology – how personality and each will psychology as a science be assessed separately. pursues discovery of The areas covered involve new things through Email: [email protected] historic and current experimentation and perspectives on personality, scientific endeavour, For more information including psychoanalysis, this course will focus on visit our webpage here: humanistic and trait how these findings are approaches. Individual understood and interpreted Psychology
61 CONTINUATION
INTERNATIONALDEGREES INCORPORATED LIST BACHELORS (IIB)
International Year Computer Information Social Policy and Economics Zero (IYZ) Systems for Business BSc (Hons) Computer Science BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT Psychology AND ECONOMICS Electronic Engineering Psychology with BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons) Business Management Accounting and Banking Electronic Engineering Psychology with Clinical Accounting and Economics and Health Psychology LAW, MEDIA, PSYCHOLOGY Accounting and Finance AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Psychology with Banking and Finance LLB (Hons) Forensic Psychology Law Business Economics Psychology with Law with Accounting Neuropsychology Business Management and Finance Business Management Law with Criminology International Year One (IY1) and Finance Law with Business Studies Business Management BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT and Marketing Law with Social Policy AND FINANCE BSc (Hons) Financial Economics Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Business Management Creative Studies Banking and Finance with Accounting Criminology and Business Economics Marketing Criminal Justice Business Management Psychology with Film Studies Business Management Business Management Health & Social Care and Finance BA (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies Financial Economics Business Management and Law Media Studies Business Management with Accounting Media Studies with ENGINEERING AND Theatre & Performance Marketing COMPUTER SCIENCE BSc (Hons) Sociology Computer Information PSYCHOLOGY Sociology and Economics Systems BSc (Hons) Social Policy Psychology
62 Degrees List INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM)
BUSINESS AND Banking and Law MANAGEMENT Finance MA Islamic Banking Business and Marketing and Finance
MBA Management Environmental ACCOUNTING Management AND FINANCE MSc International Business Accounting International Marketing Accounting and Banking Information Accounting and Finance Management1 Law and Management PSYCHOLOGY TRANSITION TO INVESTMENT BANGOR UNIVERSITY AND BANKING IN SEPTEMBER ONLY MA Banking and Law MA Psychology MSc MSc Banking and Finance Applied Behaviour Banking and Finance Analysis2 (Chartered Banker) Clinical and Health Finance Psychology Islamic Banking and Finance Positive Behaviour 2 Management Support and Finance Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology 1 These courses are available for September entry only. MBA Psychology 2 Banking and Finance Must have Psychology first degree or relevant clinical experience in ABA/PBS
Degrees List 63 ENTRYINTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED REQUIREMENTS BACHELORS (IIB)
COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL YEAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE (3 YEARS) ZERO (4 YEARS) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) Bangladesh Successful completion of HSC HSC (4.0 GPA or above) will be with a minimum of 50% / GPA 3.0 considered for direct admission to bachelor’s degree courses. HSC Student (below 4.0 GPA) – plus 1 year Foundation Programme or must obtain a two-year bachelor’s degree (Pass). China Successful completion of Good grade in the Senior High Secondary School Senior 2 School qualification plus a 1 year with a minimum of 70% or Foundation Programme is required. Senior 3 with below 75% OR Successful completion of Senior High 3 with 75% or above overall (with a minimum of four subjects). GAO KAO is not required. Egypt Certificate of General Secondary Certificate of General Secondary School School Certificate with good grades Certificate with a minimum of 80%. (60%) or Secondary Education certificate of Al-Azhar with 60% OR ‘‘Pass’ from a post school Diploma or one year at an Egyptian University
Ghana Successful completion of the Good grade in the WASSCE plus
*Applicants who West African School Certificate one year of extra study do not meet the (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate criteria will be normally with an average grade OR ‘Pass’ National Diploma (ND), considered on a 1-6 (A-C) in 5 or more subjects* Post-Secondary Certificate or case-by-case basis. Medical-related Diploma.
Hong Kong Pass HKDSE with a minimum of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary 4 subjects Including Maths where Education (HKDSE) with minimum of required at Level 2 or above levels (48 UCAS tariff points) plus any additional compulsory subjects OR Complete Form 4 and 5 with an average of 40-55% OR HKALE 2 passes minimum grade (depending on school’s banding) E in relevant subjects, equivalent including Maths where required to 48 UCAS tariff points OR completion of a recognised Foundation course.
64 Entry Requirements COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL YEAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE (3 YEARS) ZERO (4 YEARS) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) India Successful completion of Standard A minimum of 55% in the Standard XI with average of 50% or above XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards OR Completion of Standard XII with average of 45% or above OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (3 to 4 years in duration) Indonesia Completion of SMA/SMU/ ‘Pass’ the Senior High School qualification SMK 2 average grade of 7.0 plus a 1 year Foundation Programme (70%) or SMA/SMU/SMK 3 average grade of 6.5 (65%) ‘Pass’ a post school Diploma (D1) Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Good grades in the Upper Secondary certificate with average of 60% School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) plus a 1 year Foundation Programme. OR Specialised Training School Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate with an overall ‘Pass’ Jordan Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/General Successful completion of Secondary Secondary School Certificate School Leaving Certificate/ Senior High with good grades (60%) School qualification (Tawjihi) AND a 1 year International Foundation Programme Kazakhstan Complete the Svidetel’stvo o Diploma of Specialised Secondary Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate Education with 3 or above of Secondary Education) with an average of 4 or “good” overall. OR 1-2 years of study from a recognised Kazakh university. OR award of recognised Foundation course. Bangor University recognises the TRC University Foundation Programme. Kenya East African School Certificate/ Pass grades in Kenya Certificate of *Applicants who Cambridge Overseas School Secondary Education (KCSE) plus a do not meet the Certificate/KCSE normally with 1 year Foundation Programme. criteria will be at least 5 grade C’s or above* considered on a OR ‘Pass’ University Diploma from a case-by-case basis. recognised institution in Kenya. OR ‘Pass’ Higher / Ordinary Technician Diploma Libya Secondary Education Certificate Successful completion of year 12 Secondary with a score of at least 60% School Leaving Certificate AND a 1 year International Foundation Programme.
Entry Requirements 65 COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL YEAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE (3 YEARS) ZERO (4 YEARS) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) Malaysia SPM Form 5, Term 2 or Mid- Any of the following: Term Grade A-C in 5 relevant academic subjects to include • STPM grades E on a subject English and Maths for subject basis. • Good grades in SPM AND a recognised Foundation course. • UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) with B6 or above with a minimum of 4 subjects • Successful completion of the Australian High School Leaving certificate plus ATAR with a minimum of 50 Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat or Successful completion of the Diplôme du Baccalauréat Attestation du Baccalauréat (Diplôme du Technique with pass grades Baccalauréat) PLUS a ‘Pass’ from a 1 year International Foundation Programme. Nepal Pass HSEC 12th Grade with 50% • HSEC 12th Grade Pass and an average in best 4 subjects International Foundation. • OR Three year diploma in Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences after Higher Secondary Education Certificate. Nigeria West African School Certificate One of the following: or Senior School Certificate *Applicants who • West African School Certificate or Senior do not meet the normally with grades 1-6* criteria will be School Certificate normally with grades considered on a 1-6 plus one year of extra study case-by-case basis • A Levels (32 UCAS points - EE) • International Baccalaureate (24 points) • National Diploma / Diploma - minimum grade Pass Pakistan HSC with 50% or above HSSC/FSc (55% or above) OR Two-year bachelor’s degree (Pass)
Russia Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate of Secondary Education plus
*subject to approval with an average GPA of 3/5 a 1 year Foundation Programme. OR Pass a Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education. Bangor University recognises the TRC University Foundation Programme.
66 Entry Requirements COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL YEAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE (3 YEARS) ZERO (4 YEARS) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) South Korea Senior High School 2 with Good grade in the Senior High School average 4th grade in relevant 2 or 3 qualification plus ‘Pass’ a 1 subjects/Senior High School year Foundation Programme. 3 with average 6th grade in relevant subjects/School Leaving Certificate with average 60% South Africa Completion of Year 11 Senior National Senior Certificate 66655 Certificate with A – C in at least 5 subjects or successful completion OR Senior certificate (with matriculation) of the National Senior Certificate BBBCC, with C in relevant subject areas. Thailand Successful completion of Maw 6 Successful completion of Maw 6 with a with a minimum average of 50% minimum average of 65% / GPA of 2.5.
Ukraine Complete Atestat pro Povnu Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Sersdniu Osvitu Zagal’nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of Secondary School Education) (Certificate of Secondary plus a 1 year Foundation Programme. School Education), with an average 3 or ‘good’. Vietnam Upper Secondary School Completion of grade 12 with a GPA of 6.0. Graduation Diploma - successful completion of Grade 11 with GPA 6.0* International A minimum of 20 points International Baccalaureate - a Baccalaureate minimum of 22 points (IB)
UK 4 GCSE passes grades A – E Two GCE A levels (grades EE – 32 points) Qualifications OR Three GCE AS levels (grades D – E)
UK Partner • INTO – will consider repeat year. Foundations English Exit 55% or EAP D (55%) • Kaplan – Award, 40–50%. English Exit 55%. Will reconsider repeat year. • Bellerbys – will consider 40–50% and / or repeat year. With English exit - ESUS 40 - 49% • NCC – 40–50%, IELTS 5.5
Entry Requirements 67 COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS
One Term: IELTS 6.0 (5.5) or other accepted English Language tests with equivalent scores. Two Terms: IELTS 5.5 (5.5) or other accepted English Language tests with B2 level Bangladesh 4 year bachelor’s degree with less than 50% or GPA below 2.5 China Chinese 3-year College Diploma (DaZhuan) in related subject area with 70% or above or Chinese 4-year bachelor’s degree below 70% (Non-211/985 Universities) or below 65% (211/985 Universities) Egypt Bachelor’s degree with ‘Pass’ below GPA2.5 or 65% or Third class overall or Diploma of Graduate Studies, Diploma of Higher Studies or equivalent. 75% overall in bachelor’s degree from Higher Institute Ghana Higher National Diploma with over 70% plus 1-2 years’ Work
*Applicants who do Experience or bachelor’s degree with Third Class not meet the criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Hong Kong Associate Degree with 60% or above, bachelor’s degree with Third Class/ Pass or diploma equivalent or bachelor’s degree with GPA below 2.3/4 India Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with grades below 55% or 50% from NAAC ‘A’ rated universities Japan Successful completion of Advanced Diploma or degree with below 70% Kazakhstan Successful completion of bachelor’s degree or Specialist Diploma with GPA below 3.25/5 or 59% or new system GPA 1.0-1.99 or 50-64% Libya Bachelor’s degree from a higher technical and vocational institution with a grade of at least 50% or bachelor’s degree from a university with a grade below 65% or diploma equivalent with 1-2 years’ work experience – this is the same as the direct entry, there is no gap Malaysia A bachelor’s degree with a grade of Third class or Advanced diploma equivalent plus 1-2 years’ work experience Morocco Diplôme d’Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion, Licence / Licence d’Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle, Diplôme du Cycle Normal or Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’État with a grade of 9-11/20 Nepal Pass bachelor’s degree (when studied for a minimum of 3 years) Nigeria Higher National Diploma (HND) with a GPA of 2.5 or
*Applicants who do better plus 1- 2 years’ work experience or bachelor’s not meet the criteria degree with Honours with a grade of third class will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pakistan Successful completion of a 4 year bachelor’s degree below 50% or diploma equivalent Russia Bachelor’s degree or Specialist Diploma achieved at ‘Satisfactory/Pass’ level *subject to approval South Africa Bachelor’s degree with third class, or 59% or below or diploma equivalent
68 Entry Requirements COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS
One Term: IELTS 6.0 (5.5) or other accepted English Language tests with equivalent scores. Two Terms: IELTS 5.5 (5.5) or other accepted English Language tests with B2 level Thailand Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2.0/4 or third class or diploma equivalent Ukraine Bachelor’s degree below 3.5/5 or 6/12 or Third class degree OR Specialist degree with Third class or below 3.25/5 or 5/12 or diploma equivalent United States Bachelor’s degree GPA 2.4 and above of America UK Qualifications Successful Completion of a degree or 3 year diploma equivalent, or a minimum of 15 years education. UK 3rd Class Degree holders can be considered onto the one term (3 months) IIM. If Degree is Ordinary, students must have work experience in order to be accepted onto the one term IIM GCC Countries Bachelor’s degree with below GPA 2.5 or 75% or Third class overall or diploma equivalent
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Entry Requirements 69 INTERNATIONALCOURSE INCORPORATED DATES BACHELORS (IIB)
International Year Zero (IYZ)
COURSE INTAKE COURSE STARTS COURSE ENDS TRANSITION TO BU (IYZ) Jan -21 4 January 2021 10 September 2021 September 2021 +6 week PSE Nov-20 9 November 2020 18 December 2020 - +12 week PSE Sep-20 28 September 2020 18 December 2020 - (IYZ) Oct-21 4 October 2021 17 June 2022 September 2022 +6 week PSE Aug-21 9 August 2021 17 September 2021 - +12 week PSE Jun-21 28 June 2021 17 September 2021 - (IYZ) Jan-22 3 January 2022 9 September 2022 September 2022 +6 week PSE Nov-21 15 November 2021 24 December 2021 - +12 week PSE Oct-21 4 October 2021 24 December 2021 -
International Year One (IY1)
COURSE INTAKE COURSE STARTS COURSE ENDS TRANSITION TO BU (IY1) Oct-21 4 October 2021 17 June 2022 September 2022 +6 week PSE Aug-21 9 August 2021 17 September 2021 - +12 week PSE June-21 28 June 2021 17 September 2021 - (IY1) Jan-22 3 January 2022 9 September 2022 September 2022 +6 week PSE Nov-21 15 November 2021 24 December 2021 - +12 week PSE Oct-21 4 October 2021 24 December 2021 -
70 Course Dates INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM)
One Term
COURSE INTAKE COURSE STARTS COURSE ENDS TRANSITION TO BU IIM One Term* Oct-20 12 October 2020 24 December 2020 January 2021 IIM One Term Apr-21 6 April 2021 18 June 2021 September 2021 IIM One Term Jun-21 28 June 2021 10 September 2021 September 2021 IIM One Term Oct-21 4 October 2021 17 December 2021 January 2022 IIM One Term Apr-22 04 April 2022 17 June 2022 September 2022 IIM One Term Jun-22 27 June 2022 09 September 2022 September 2022
Two Terms
COURSE INTAKE COURSE STARTS COURSE ENDS TRANSITION TO BU IIM Two Terms Jan-21 4 January 2021 18 June 2021 September 2021 IIM Two Terms Apr-21 6 April 2021 10 September 2021 September 2021 +6 week PSE Feb-21 15 February 2021 26 March 2021 - +12 week PSE Jan-21 4 January 2021 26 March 2021 - IIM Two Terms* Jun-21 28 June 2021 17 December 2021 January 2022 +6 week PSE May-21 17 May 2021 25 June 2021 - +12 week PSE Apr-21 6 April 2021 25 June 2021 - IIM Two Terms Jan-22 3 January 2022 17 June 2022 September 2022 +6 week PSE Nov-21 15 November 2021 24 December 2021 - +12 week PSE Oct-21 4 October 2021 24 December 2021 - IIM Two Terms Apr-22 4 April 2022 9 September 2022 September 2022 +6 week PSE Feb-22 14 February 2022 25 March 2022 - +12 week PSE Jan-22 3 January 2022 25 March 2022 - IIM Two Terms* Jun-22 27 June 2022 16 December 2022 January 2023 +6 week PSE May-22 16 May 2022 24 June 2022 - +12 week PSE Apr-22 4 April 2022 24 June 2022 -
*(Psychology route not available for this course start date)
Course Dates 71 How to apply Applying with us is easy. As a prospective student you can apply using our online application form.
To start your application you will need the following:
A copy of a valid passport
A copy of your original qualification certificate Certified translation (if applicable) and transcripts This should outline why an applicant has chosen A personal statement the University, the selected course and future career plans Any current and previous visas, CAS and copies of exit stamp. Please also include a copy of any previous visa refusal letters We accept a range of English language qualifications. If you are studying Pre-Sessional English prior to the main course you may have Evidence of English language an IELTS score of 4.5 overall with minimum 4.0 proficiency at the required level in each element. If you are not studying Pre- Sessional English prior to the main course you should have achieved an IELTS or equivalent
72 WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION? STAGE 1: Check qualifications We will carefully review your application and check your academic qualifications and level of English language is suitable for entry to the chosen course.
STAGE 2: Issue conditional offer Assuming the application is successful; we will send you a formal offer of a place.
STAGE 3: Acceptance offer Once you’ve met all the conditions outlined in your Conditional Offer we will send you an Unconditional Offer.
STAGE 4: Submit deposit To accept a place on the course, you will need to make a deposit to confirm your offer. The amount of your deposit will be confirmed in the Offer Letter.
STAGE 5: CAS issued Upon receipt of the deposit we will request your pre-CAS documents. Once the pre-CAS documents have been received, we will issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number.
STAGE 6: Apply for visa You will then need to apply for a visa if necessary.
STAGE 7: Final payment Advance payment of remaining fees will be required prior to arrival.
STAGE 8: Accommodation Once you have chosen BUIC as your firm choice, you’ll receive an invite to book your room and we will provide you with all of the necessary details.
STAGE 9: Pre-arrival Before the start of the course we will send you details of how to register and a welcome pack.
STAGE 10: Welcome to the UK! We will also ask for details of your flight to the UK. We can arrange for a taxi transfer upon your arrival at a UK airport (additional fees apply).
73 Contact Us If you would like to know more or if you have any questions, please contact us today:
Email: [email protected]
College Address: Bangor University International College Oswalds Building Victoria Drive Bangor LL57 2EN
College Number: +44 (0)1248 383785
74 75 bangor.ac.uk/buic
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