Pathways at CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15 Birmingham, GUIDE BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Why study at BCUIC?

• With around 22,000 students, Birmingham City University is one of the larger UK universities.

• The University offers more than 350 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

• International students rate the University highly for its sports and social facilities, affordable accommodation, interaction with lecturers, and the advice and guidance they receive from University staff.

• BCUIC’s flexible entry system, personalised educational philosophy, dedicated support team and picturesque location make it an ideal place for international students to study and live. 1 OVERVIEW YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS

Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) is part of the global Navitas Group, an internationally recognised provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than 100 different colleges and campuses worldwide. BCUIC offers academic pathways in partnership with Birmingham City University that lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Our unique approach to education transforms international students into Birmingham City University graduates and lifelong learners. Innovative courses are delivered by highly qualified teachers in a modern, dynamic environment, backed up by our friendly support team. At BCUIC you will be expected to work hard, but you will also have plenty of opportunities to enjoy your studies and the many social activities available both in Birmingham and the surrounding area. Your constant interaction with teaching and support staff, your peers and an ever-widening network of contacts will complete your learning experience and contribute to your success.

Message from the Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers a vibrant the need to develop graduates with relevant and diverse learning community that is skills giving them a real world advantage in supported by world-class research, cutting a highly competitive global marketplace. edge teaching and enviable links to business and industry. Birmingham is a wonderful place to live and study, with its cosmopolitan culture offering To reflect this diversity and connectivity, many exciting restaurants, music and our courses span a full range of disciplines, theatre venues, plus first-class sports and including art and design, business, computing, shopping opportunities. Because there is education, engineering, health, law, media, the a level of energy and confidence about this performing arts, and technology. city and this University, I know you will enjoy your experience with us. What these courses have in common is the University’s commitment to practice-based Professor Cliff Allan learning which places great importance on Vice–Chancellor Birmingham City University 2 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Birmingham City University: discover your future

Our reputation for excellence is soaring globally, thanks Student support to the superb links we forge with industry, our international • Awarded ‘Outstanding Support for Students’ — Times alliances and a vibrant student community from more than Awards 2010. 80 countries. • Dedicated support services for all students including health, finance, accommodation, disability support An educational powerhouse • 90 per cent of our 2012 graduates had and English language skills. • A centre of excellence in art, design found employment six months after • Overall satisfaction with the quality and architecture, business, engineering, graduating. (Destinations Survey 2011/12). of our courses was 82 per cent in the technology, built environment, media, 2013 National Student Survey (NSS); education, law, health and training for Facilities with 88 per cent of our students agreeing the professions. • Vibrant city-based campuses with that staff were good at explaining things and 86 per cent saying staff were • Several members of our academic staff outstanding specialist facilities; enthusiastic about what they taught. (currently seven) are National Teaching a fantastic place to live and learn. Fellows — the most prestigious award • The University is mid–way through a • 100 per cent of students on our Creative for excellence in university teaching £260 million investment plan, including Arts and Design (other) courses are and learning. a major expansion of its City Centre satisfied overall, as are 99 per cent of students on our Accountancy courses • In the 2008 Research Assessment Campus, together with ongoing and 96 per cent of our Finance students. Exercise (RAE), the University had one development of existing sites. of the highest percentages of submitted • The new, recently opened £62 million Activities work rated as ‘world leading’ compared Parkside B building at our City Centre to other modern universities in the UK. Campus, provides a new home for • The Students’ Union endeavours design courses from Birmingham to create and promote a positive Outstanding performance Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) as student experience. • A number of our courses are accredited well as state-of-the art media facilities, • A welcoming environment for all its by Creative Skillset on the strength of including four industry–standard TV members, employees and visitors. our professional capability and work studios with the latest Sony equipment, • Numerous societies as varied as with industry in the media sector. and ‘green screen’ MILO studio. basketball, dance and cheerleading, • Birmingham Conservatoire is ranked • Construction is now under way on debating, chess and rock climbing. third in its sector for research — the Phase 2 of our City Centre Campus • Plenty of opportunities to join best outside . development, which will provide volunteering groups, write for the a 24,300m2 building to house our • 6th out of 130 universities for student magazine or even present Business, English, Law and Social on the university TV station. student teaching time (Daily Science courses, as well as new library, Telegraph course finder). IT and student support facilities. A third Gain an advantage • Ranked 8th in the UK for Drama and phase of development with additional Dance and 11th for Media Studies, teaching accommodation at our City Our graduates gain an advantage in the job Communications and Librarianship Centre and City South campuses, market because: (The Guardian League Table 2014). and a new home for Birmingham • we work with companies like Apple, Conservatoire, will follow in 2017. Cisco and Cartier to develop cutting Employability • We operate six specialist libraries — edge curricula and to collaborate on • Launching careers since 1843, we’re including the Mary Seacole Library, one course projects dedicated to ensuring our students of the biggest health libraries in the UK. • we attract the best staff — including develop the skills employers need. • The £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports Centre both academic experts and experienced • Teaching and learning remains our core at our City North Campus, features an business leaders with the latest business, producing graduates that are indoor sports hall, 80 station fitness suite knowledge and industry contacts ready for the modern workplace. and dance and aerobic studios, as well as • we offer students opportunities for • Graduate employability is at the heart changing and social facilities. work placements, Erasmus years and of what we do. Our pioneering approach • The Pavilion is a £4.5 million, purpose sandwich courses includes a wide range of student clinics built sports facility featuring 12 grass • we operate an ‘employer mentoring and guest lectures, placements and pitches, an all–weather pitch, two rugby scheme’, which gives second and third community projects. pitches and two cricket nets. year students the chance to learn from • Our new Inspired festival brings together employers or successful alumni the exhibitions and performances which showcase graduate talent to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. 3 OVERVIEW

• our in–house employment agency, • We’ve pioneered virtual learning • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus environments for our students. (KTPs) create three-way partnerships gives you the chance to gain real life, • Our business students benefit from our between graduates, leading businesses paid work experience in a variety of Student Enterprise Society, which helps and the university. roles at the University (subject to visa them to start businesses together. • Our bespoke Knowledge Innovation limitations for international students). Technology Transfer Scheme (KITTS) Find out more matches the skills of qualified graduates Learning through doing and postgraduates with the specific Here are some more of the ways we’re needs of businesses. Like at all universities, our students working to ensure our students are among learn in lecture theatres and in tutorials. the most employable in the UK: • The BSEEN project provides graduates But our students get the added bonus with access to business development • Creating Future-Proof Graduates is of learning through doing, which training and funding and free workshops a unique toolkit of resources to help prepares them for the workplace. and events on self–employment. our students to develop the key skills • Our law students debate in simulated they need. • The Centre for Enhancement of Learning court rooms and our teaching students and Teaching (CELT) is working with • The Careers and Job Prospects team enjoy replica classrooms. academic staff and course teams provides careers advice and coaching to develop student employability in • Many of our courses are practice– to students and graduates to help the classroom as an integral part of based — most health students, for them develop their employability and the curriculum. example, spend 50 per cent of their manage their career. time in hospitals. • We also provide access to jobs, work • Our media and art students enjoy state– experience opportunities, placements, of–the–art blue screen video production and by advertising work suites and photographic studios. opportunities online.

BCUIC location map 4 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Why choose BCUIC?

BCUIC is an affiliate college of Birmingham City University. Here, you’ll find all the support you need as an international student to be successful in your ongoing degree studies.

• Birmingham City University degree • Value for money: BCUIC tuition fees pathways: The partnership between are competitively priced among UK Birmingham City University and institutions. The college provides BCUIC not only allows you to access an affordable, quality education that Birmingham City University’s facilities gives you the maximum return on and services while studying at BCUIC, your investment. but also helps you to move seamlessly • Smaller classes with personalised through your study pathway to achieve attention: BCUIC has a personalised a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from and supportive educational philosophy Birmingham City University. that encourages students to reach their • Campus location: BCUIC is located maximum academic potential. Academic on the stunning Bournville campus, classes usually have no more than 35 just minutes from the world–famous students and English language classes are Cadbury World and factory. restricted to a maximum of 16 students. • One of the UK’s most innovative • Dedicated student support services: universities: Birmingham City University BCUIC’s dedicated support service has an ongoing reputation as one of the team can offer advice and help 24 hours UK’s leading universities, thanks to its high a day, seven days a week. The team can quality teaching and fantastic facilities. organise an airport pick–up, as well as • Flexible entry: BCUIC’s flexible entry accommodation allocation and referral system of three intakes per annum services. They also provide a full enables you to start your studies at the orientation programme for the college, time best suited to you. It also means University and the city of Birmingham. you can join the pathway of your choice • Superb student lifestyle: Birmingham and finish your studies ahead of students has one of the best student lifestyles of who have opted for the traditional UK any university in the UK, with a fantastic academic entry system. range of social activities available to • Accommodation: Birmingham is a great BCUIC students. Through these activities, place to live and our expert student you can immerse yourself in the history, support staff can help find the ideal culture and society of the local area — accommodation for you. improving your English language skills and further enhancing your career prospects. 5 OVERVIEW

“I chose to study at BCUIC because I wanted to study in an environment with people from different cultural backgrounds. This has given me access to a different view of other people’s knowledge and perspectives. BCUIC offered the course I wanted, which many colleges do not offer.”

My BCUIC: Haris Hidayat Bin Abdul–Kadir, Malaysia Computer Networks and Security 6 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Pathways at Birmingham City University

BCUIC offers a modern and dynamic educational experience, Pre-Master’s and is committed to providing academic and support The Pre-Master’s programme is Stage 1 of the postgraduate pathway. It is one or services in an environment that encourages you to achieve two semesters long, depending on your excellence in your studies. The college offers a range of chosen pathway. It has been designed to prepare international students who have undergraduate and postgraduate pathways, as well as an not qualified for direct entry to Birmingham English Language course. City University’s Master’s degrees. Undergraduate pathway Undertaking the Pre-Master’s programme will allow you to adjust to the rigorous Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 High School Undergraduate pathways University FouCityndat iUniversity,on butF iwithrst Ye smallerar Degree class sizes Secondresearch Year Deg andree independentFin studyal Year Degree An undergraduate pathway is a single and extra academic contact hours. The requirements of a postgraduate degree and course comprising four stages of study. After teaching and learning experience will enable help you get the most out of your Master’s successfully completing this programme you you to fully develop your knowledge and studies at Birmingham City University. will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree from understanding of each module to prepare BirminghamPostgraduate City University. pathway you for Stage 3 (the second year of your Master’s chosen degree) and Stage 4 (the final year The Master’s degree is Stage 2 of the Minimum 15 years Stage 1of your degree pathway).Stag e 2 University Foundationeducation Pre-Master’s Master’s postgraduate pathway, and is taught by Birmingham City University. The University Foundation programme is Second Year Degree and Stage 1 of the undergraduate pathway. The Final Year Degree transition from high school to university is a English language The Second and Final Year Degrees are big step, perhaps the most important in your English language is a full-time course stages 3 and 4 of the undergraduate life. The staff at BCUIC understand this, and specifically designed for international students pathway, and are taught at Birmingham will provide you with ongoing guidance and who need to improve their level of English City University. support, as well as the knowledge and skills before starting undergraduate or postgraduate you need. This partnership between you and academic studies. The course suits students the BCUIC staff will make your transition a Postgraduate pathway with different levels of English competence smooth one. A postgraduate pathway is a single course and is offered by Birmingham City University’s comprising two stages of study. When you Centre for Academic Success. First Year Degree successfully complete the pathway you The First Year Degree is Stage 2 of the will be awarded a Master’s degree from undergraduate pathway. You will experience Birmingham City University. the first-year curriculum of Birmingham

Undergraduate pathway

Stage 1 Stage 2* Stage 3 Stage 4 High School University Foundation First Year Degree Second Year Degree Final Year Degree

Postgraduate pathway

Minimum 15 years Stage 1 Stage 2 education Pre-Master’s Master’s

* Please note that students can directly enter stage 2 of the Undergraduate pathway depending on prior learning and qualifications. 7 OVERVIEW Student services

BCUIC is committed to helping you achieve your goals for you. The University offers a wide range of recreational and sport facilities by providing many support services. As a BCUIC student, that you can use, including a gym, you will have access to a variety of BCUIC and Birmingham playing fields and sports halls. City University services. Being part of sports and cultural societies while you are at Birmingham City University will open up many social and career Services available at BCUIC • registration with BCUIC opportunities for you. We encourage our students to participate in such activities • registration with Birmingham BCUIC encourages you to use the support as much as possible. services available and contact our friendly City University staff at BCUIC for advice and assistance • social activities when you need it. • student welfare Once enrolled, all BCUIC students will • study skills training also have immediate access to the BCUIC • English language support online student portal, which houses all BCUIC timetable and academic information • academic performance as well as extracurricular information monitoring, including the from the Students’ Union, and the BCUIC Students in Jeopardy programme support services and academic teams. • assignment help The student support team is responsible • attendance monitoring for providing: • disability support • an airport pick-up service (on request) • learning support. • enrolment • orientation programmes to familiarise Activities at BCUIC you with the college, the university and If you are interested in getting involved the city of Birmingham in sports and societies, Birmingham City University is the perfect university 8 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Birmingham: a great place to live

Birmingham is the second–largest city in the United Kingdom, with an area of 80 square miles and a population of over a million people, including more than 65,000 students. It is a vibrant, multicultural city where people enjoy living, studying, working and playing.

Birmingham Where is Birmingham? Here are just some of the many things Birmingham is located in the centre of the to do and see in and around Birmingham: West Midlands region of England. The city • Visit Cadbury World and live out all of is at the centre of England and at the hub your chocoholic dreams. of its transport network, making it a great • Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in • Visit the where base from which to explore the UK and nearby Stratford–upon–Avon. some of the most innovative jewellery mainland Europe. London is only one and in Europe is made. a half hours away by train. Birmingham • Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and Airport, just 30 minutes by taxi from the beautiful plant life at Birmingham • Enjoy London’s West End shows when Bournville campus, offers direct flights to Botanical Gardens. they come to Birmingham’s theatres. the USA, North Africa, Dubai and European • Shop till you drop in the Bullring and • Go wild at Alton Towers theme park. destinations with connections worldwide The Mailbox. • Gaze at the aquatic life in the via Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Istanbul. • Check out the City of Birmingham Sealife Centre. Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. • Enjoy a world-famous balti. Things to do • Take a ride on the canal boats at • Visit the Thinktank science museum Birmingham is a European centre for retail, Gas Street and . at Millennium Point to be amazed commerce and culture, with a proud heritage • Watch a football match — Birmingham and educated. and modern outlook. The city offers excellent is home to three top football teams: • Relax in one of Birmingham’s many parks. entertainment for all tastes, with a range Villa, Birmingham City and West of leading theatres, museums, art galleries Bromwich Albion. and music venues. It is also home to one of Birmingham’s climate Europe’s largest city centre shopping malls, • Wander around art galleries such as The climate in Birmingham is classified as The Bullring, with over 160 shops including Ikon and the Birmingham Museum and a temperate maritime climate, like much Selfridges, Apple and Top Shop. Art Gallery. of the British Isles, with average maximum temperatures in summer (July) being around 21.5 °C (70.7 °F); and in winter (January) around 6.5 °C (43.7 °F). 9 BIRMINGHAM

FAST FACTS

Population 1,036,900 County West Midlands Currency UK Sterling (£) Time zone UTC/GMT Electricity 230V Language English 10 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Undergraduate pathways at Birmingham City University

There are many advantages of undertaking BCUIC undergraduate pathways. They include a seamless transition from high school to university.

While the initial stages of your university life support, English language assistance are the most important, often this is when and unparalleled personalised attention. many students feel anxious and homesick. The extra academic contact hours will allow you to fully develop your knowledge We understand this and have put processes and understanding of each module. You in place to ease the transition from will also be studying in small groups, high school to university-level studies. which will give you an unmatched BCUIC also offers you additional study level of access to your teachers.

Pathways Duration Intakes Structure Assessment University One, two or three semesters September, January The two-semester programme normally Assessment for most modules Foundation (depending on subject area and May comprises four or five modules each is continuous, and consists of (Stage 1) and level of prior studies) semester, combining academic studies in examinations, assignments and your subject area with skills modules. case study analysis. Each module is tailored towards your chosen undergraduate degree. The three-semester extended Art and Design Foundation comprises an extra four modules. First Year Two semesters September and January You will normally undertake four or five Assessment for most modules Degree (the January intake modules each semester, which mirror is continuous, and consists of (Stage 2) is only available for the curriculum taught at the partner examinations, assignments and Accountancy, Business, university. Current or former academic case study analysis. Economics and staff from Birmingham City University Marketing pathways) often teach these modules. You will receive extra support through tutorials and individual consultations with teachers, as well as access to computer laboratories. Second Year Two semesters September You will undertake four to five modules Assessment is via a mix of Degree each semester to further study the key course work, examinations, (Stage 3) areas within your degree. You will receive essays and other written extra support through tutorials, individual assignments. Course work consultations with teachers, English may include problem-solving language assistance and access to activities, consultancy projects, computer laboratories. presentations, business simulations and individual and group reports. Final Year Two semesters September You will undertake four to five modules Assessment is via a mix of Degree each semester to further study the key examinations, assignments, (Stage 4) areas within your degree. For some group projects and degrees, you will be able to specialise presentations, practical in, or concentrate on, a particular stream and laboratory work (for within a subject area. You will receive science-based degrees) extra support through tutorials, individual and a final dissertation. consultation with academic staff, English language assistance and access to computer laboratories. 11 PATHWAYS

Undergraduate pathways available at Birmingham City University Stage BCUIC undergraduate pathway Duration Intakes 1 University Foundation in Accountancy, Business and Marketing One semester September, January, May 1 University Foundation in Accountancy, Business and Marketing Two semesters September, January, May 1 University Foundation in Architecture, Art and Design Two semesters September, January 1 University Foundation in Architecture, Art and Design (Extended) Three semesters September, May 1 University Foundation in Built Environment Studies Two semesters September, January 1 University Foundation in Economics and Finance Two semesters September, January 1 University Foundation in Engineering Two semesters September, January 1 University Foundation in Law Two semesters September, January 1 University Foundation in Technology Two semesters September, January 2 First Year Degree Accountancy, Business and Marketing Two semesters September, January 2 First Year Degree in Built Environment Studies Two semesters September 2 First Year Degree in Economics and Finance Two semesters September, January 2 First Year Degree in Engineering Two semesters September 2 First Year Degree in Technology Two semesters September

Undergraduate degrees available to BCUIC students

Accountancy and Finance Business Marketing • BA (Hons) Accountancy • BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business • BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance • BA (Hons) Business and PR • BA (Hons) Business and Economics • BA (Hons) Marketing Architecture, Art and Design • BA (Hons) Business and Finance Technology • BA (Hons) Architecture • BA (Hons) Business and HRM • BSc (Hons) Business • BA (Hons) Art and Design • BA (Hons) Business and Management Information Technology • BA (Hons) Fashion Design • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology • BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Management • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks • BA (Hons) Fine Art Economics and Finance • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks • BA (Hons) Economics and Finance • BA (Hons) Furniture and and Security Lifestyle Products Engineering • BSc (Hons) Computer Science • BA (Hons) Horology • BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering • BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology • BA (Hons) Interior Design • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering • BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology • BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering • BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Related Products Visual Effects • BA (Hons) Product Design Law • BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing • BA (Hons) Textile Design • LLB (Hons) Law • BSc (Hons) Information and • BA (Hons) Theatre, Performance and • LLB (Hons) Law with American Communications Technology Event Design Legal Studies • BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology • BA (Hons) Visual Communication • LLB (Hons) Law with Business Law • BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering • BA (Hons) 3D Designer Maker • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology and Production

Built Environment Studies • BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology • BSc (Hons) Construction Management • BSc (Hons) Planning, Environment and Development 12 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Undergraduate course outlines

Accountancy, Business and Marketing

Modules Stage 4: Final Year Degree Birmingham City Business School is one of • Accounting and Finance§ Location the UK’s most respected business schools. • Business Economics and Law‡ It enjoys close and collaborative links with • Business Fundamentals† Birmingham City University industry; your course reflects real business • Creative Concepts† Course fee challenges so it’s recognised and valued † by employers. • Design in Marketing £10,500 • Economic Environment§ Successful completion of this pathway Employment and career options • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting‡ leads to the award of one of the following, Potential careers in: accountancy, actuarial • Fundamentals of Management Accounting‡ from Birmingham City University: work, advertising, banking, finance, government • Interactive Learning Skills and policy development, government work, HRM, Communication (all pathways) • BA (Hons) Accountancy insurance, manufacturing, PR, public sector • Managing People, Organisation and Self§ • BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business management, retail management. • Marketing Fundamentals† • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Average starting salaries • Marketing in Business§ • BA (Hons) Business According to The Complete University Guide • New Venture Creation§ • BA (Hons) Business and Economics 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: • Professional and Financial Skills‡ • BA (Hons) Business and Finance Accounting and Finance: £21,383 • Service Design† • BA (Hons) Business and HRM Business Studies: £22,103 • Understanding Consumer Behaviour† • BA (Hons) Business and Management • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Stage 3: Second Year Degree • BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and PR Apply business theory to the working world, see • BA (Hons) Marketing examples from industry that bring theory to life, Location learn to impress employers and see whether you Birmingham City University * One semester variant have what it takes to build a business and become Course fee an employer yourself. † Marketing £10,500 ‡ Accountancy Stage 1: University Foundation § Business Location BCUIC at Birmingham City University Intakes September, January and May Duration One or two semesters Course fee £7,300 (one semester) £10,600 (two semesters) Modules • Accounting* • Business Management • Business Mathematics* • Business Studies • Economics • Globalisation • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication* • Marketing/HRM (Business and Marketing pathway only)* • Statistics (Accounting pathway only)

Stage 2: First Year Degree Location BCUIC at Birmingham City University Intakes September and January Duration Two semesters Course fee £10,800 13 PATHWAYS

Architecture, Art and Design

Course fee: Stage 3: Second Year Degree Highly flexible and practical, the courses £10,600 (Two semesters) allow you the freedom to explore a range of Location £14,600 (Three semesters) art and design practices and to find your own Birmingham City University creative strength and inspiration. Innovative Modules Course fee structure and a broad staff team means it’s • Creative Workshop* £10,500 easy to change direction, or explore new • Critical Thinking* ideas, media or ways of working. • Extended Media Experimentation Employment and career options • Information Research, Recording Stage 4: Final Year Degree Potential careers in: architecture, art and Responding In Art and Design Location and design, fashion design, fashion retail • Interactive Learning Skills Birmingham City University management, interior design, interior products and Communication* design, jewellery design, performance and • Interactive Learning Skills and Course fee event design, product design, textile design, Communication and Preparation and £10,500 theatre, watchmaking. Progression in Art and Design with recommended changes Successful completion of this pathway Average starting salaries • Knowledge and Understanding Of Creative leads to the award of one of the following, According to The Complete University Practice In Art and Design from Birmingham City University: Guide 2014, average graduate starting • Mass Communication* salaries are: • BA (Hons) Architecture • Media Experimentation In Art and Design • BA (Hons) Art and Design Architecture: £19,320 • Personal Combined Experimental • BA (Hons) Fashion Design Art and Design: £17,635 Studies In Art and Design • BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Management • BA (Hons) Fine Art Stage 2: First Year Degree The Times Good University Guide 2013 ranks our • BA (Hons) Furniture and Lifestyle Products Art and Design research in the UK’s top 10 — the Location • BA (Hons) Horology highest-ranked institution outside London. Birmingham City University • BA (Hons) Interior Design • BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Stage 1: University Foundation Intake Related Products September Location • BA (Hons) Product Design • BA (Hons) Textile Design BCUIC at Birmingham City University Duration Two semesters • BA (Hons) Theatre, Performance and Intakes Event Design September, January and May Course fee • BA (Hons) Visual Communication £10,500 Duration • BA (Hons) 3D Designer Maker Two or three semesters (depending on qualifications upon entry) * Additional four modules in the three semester programme. 14 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Undergraduate course outlines (continued)

Built Environment Studies

Stage 1: University Foundation Duration Learn from staff whose practical experience of Two semesters the industry offers clarity and contemporary Location relevance. The course creates graduates with BCUIC at Birmingham City University Course fee a breadth of technical skills and business £10,800 Intakes awareness; you’ll be a valued member of any large or small design/construction practice, September and January Stage 3: Second Year Degree or a confident and credible sole practitioner Duration Location or partner in a construction/design-related Two semesters field. Courses equip you with a working Birmingham City University Course fee knowledge of sustainable development. Course fee £10,600 Employment and career options £10,500 Potential careers in: architectural engineering, Modules city development planning, construction, • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Stage 4: Final Year Degree consultancy, environmental management, • Numerical Techniques 1 Location town planning. • Physics 1 Birmingham City University Average starting salaries • ICT skills According to The Complete University Guide • Numerical Techniques 2 Course fee 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: • Design Concepts £10,500 • Programming Techniques Architecture: £19,320 Successful completion of this pathway • Business Studies Building: £21,864 leads to the award of one of the following, Town and Country Planning and from Birmingham City University: Stage 2: First Year Degree Landscape: £20,606 • BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Location • BSc (Hons) Construction Management BCUIC at Birmingham City University • BSc (Hons) Planning, Environment Intake and Development September 15 PATHWAYS

Economics and Finance

Stage 2: First Year Degree Stage 3: Second Year Degree By aligning these two key areas of global importance and controversy, this course Location Location offers an enlightening, forward-looking BCUIC at Birmingham City University Birmingham City University and practical investigation into economics Intakes Course fee and finance and explores the sustainable business models of the future. September and January £10,800 Duration Employment and career options Stage 4: Final Year Degree Potential careers in: accounting, finance, Two semesters government policy development, Course fee Location manufacturing, public sector management, £10,800 Birmingham City University retail management. Modules Course fee Average starting salaries • Accounting and Finance £10,800 According to The Complete University • Economic Environment Guide 2014, average graduate starting Successful completion of this pathway • Interactive Learning Skills and salaries are: leads to the following award, from Communication Birmingham City University: Accounting and Finance: £21,383 • Managing People, Organisation and Self • BA (Hons) Economics and Finance Economics: £26,940 • Marketing in Business • New Venture Creation

Economics The economic standpoint is crucial in any issue which involves deciding the allocation of scarce resources, or the improvement of the well– being of an individual or society. This pathway is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of economics and their application in problem-solving for a wide variety of business, social, and political issues. The study of economics provides a strong intellectual and practical background to business strategy, behaviour, and performance, as well as developing key personal transferable skills. Finance The Finance pathway is designed to provide an in– depth understanding of the principles and practice of finance, together with a foundation of business knowledge and personal transferable skills. The programme develops the intellectual knowledge and technical skills necessary to ensure that, as you enter the profession, you can cope with new developments and business change, and be able to bring critical and analytical problem-solving skills to contemporary challenges.

Stage 1: University Foundation Location BCUIC at Birmingham City University Intakes September, January and May Duration Two semesters Course fee £10,600 Modules • Accounting • Business Management • Business Mathematics • Business Studies • Economics • Globalisation • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Statistics 16 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

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Engineering

Stage 1: University Foundation Duration Alongside practical, technical ability, Two semesters you’ll be able to put adaptability, creativity, Location problem solving and logical reasoning BCUIC at Birmingham City University Course fee on an employer’s table. The course will £12,100 Intakes educate you in technologies and engineering and equip you with the technical skills to September and January Stage 3: Second Year Degree contribute to the workplace as well as to Duration Location the wider industry. Two semesters Birmingham City University Employment and career options Course fee Course fee Potential careers in: automotive engineering, £12,100 construction, manufacturing, systems £11,800 consultancy, telecommunications engineering. Modules Average starting salaries • Design Concepts Stage 4: Final Year Degree • ICT skills According to The Complete University Guide Location • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: Birmingham City University • Numerical Techniques 1 Engineering: £26,294 • Numerical Techniques 2 Course fee • Physics 1 £11,800 • Physics 2 The University’s close links to industry allow you Successful completion of this pathway • Programming Techniques to become involved in the latest research or make leads to the award of one of the following, a real contribution to business. from Birmingham City University: Stage 2: First Year Degree • BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Location • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering BCUIC at Birmingham City University • BEng (Hons) Telecommunications and Networks Intake • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering September

Law

study for a year at our partner college in Singapore Stage 2: First Year Degree Our LLB course is renowned both nationally — it is the first LLB in Singapore to be accredited and internationally for its originality and by the Joint Academic Stage Board, which Location innovative quality. Academically rigorous, our represents the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Birmingham City University LLB will expose you to a practical real–world Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. The Intake application of the law. We will develop your LLB at Birmingham City University is one of the problem solving, research and personal skills, select numbers of UK universities whose LLB is September equipping you with the academic knowledge recognised by the Bar Council in India. Duration and key transferable skills embedded into Two semesters the LLB programme that are in demand Stage 1: University Foundation by employers. Course fee Location Employment and career options £10,500 BCUIC at Birmingham City University Potential careers: barrister, legal advisor, solicitor. Intakes Stage 3: Second Year Degree Average starting salaries September and January Location According to The Complete University Guide Duration Birmingham City University 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: Two semesters Course fee Law: £19,629 Course fee £10,500 £10,600 Stage 4: Final Year Degree The School of Law is home to two mock law courts Modules and our Student Mooting Society is considered as • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Location one of the best in England and Wales. • Legal Foundations Birmingham City University The School’s Centre for American Legal Studies • Mass Communications Course fee operates the UK’s largest student • Globalisation £10,500 programme to the USA — and has placed over 500 • Introduction to English Legal System students in Federal and State Public Defender • Criminal Law Successful completion of this pathway offices, private attorney offices, American • Constitutional Law leads to the award of one of the following, from Birmingham City University: University Law Schools, and law projects. The • Contract Law School regularly welcomes visiting speakers from • LLB (Hons) Law the profession; eminent guests. An opportunity to • LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies • LLB (Hons) Law with Business Law • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology 17 PATHWAYS

Technology

Stage 1: University Foundation Stage 3: Second Year Degree Alongside practical, technical ability, you’ll be able to put adaptability, creativity, Location Location problem solving and logical reasoning BCUIC at Birmingham City University Birmingham City University on an employer’s table. The course will Course fee educate you in modern technologies Intakes and equip you with the technical skills September and January £11,800 to contribute to the workplace as well Duration as to the wider industry. Stage 4: Final Year Degree Two semesters Employment and career options Location Course fee Potential careers in: business analysis, film Birmingham City University production, forensics, games development, £10,600 Course fee internet systems development, IT consultancy, Modules £10,800 motorsports, project management, • Business Studies security systems, software development, • Design Concepts Successful completion of this pathway sound engineering. • ICT skills leads to the award of one of the following, Average starting salaries • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication from Birmingham City University: According to The Complete University • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology Guide 2014, average graduate starting • Numerical Techniques 2 • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology salaries are: • Physics 1 • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Communication and Media Studies: £17,930 • Programming Techniques • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security Computer Science: £22,793 • BSc (Hons) Computer Science Stage 2: First Year Degree • BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology • BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology Location The University’s close links to industry allow • BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Visual Effects BCUIC at Birmingham City University you to become involved in the latest research • BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing or make a real contribution to business. Intake • BSc (Hons) Information and September Communications Technology • BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology Duration • BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production Two semesters Course fee £11,800

Note: Fees may change on an annual basis. Current fees are listed at bcu.ac.uk/bcuic. 18 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Postgraduate pathways at Birmingham City University

The BCUIC postgraduate pathway is • have been away from studies for a • help you develop your intellectual designed for students who: period of time. and practical skills building to a set of transferable skills that will support you • require additional English language training The Pre-Master’s programme will: • come from an academic background in your onward academic studies/ • help you develop fundamental knowledge careers and decision-making different to that of the UK and do not and an understanding of the basic • ensure you have attained the meet university direct entry requirements principles relevant to your particular degree • are looking to fine–tune skills already prescribed level of interdisciplinary • help you develop numerical techniques, language competence. gained during their undergraduate research methodologies and ICT, studies or employment presentation and communication skills

Pathways Duration Intakes Structure Assessment Pre-Master’s One, two or September, While at BCUIC, you will study a series of modules Assessment for most modules (Stage 1) three semesters January, that will prepare you for a seamless progression to is continuous, and consists of (depending on your March Stage 2 of your chosen taught Master’s degree. All examinations, assignments and subject area and level and June modules include core academic skills relevant to case study analysis. of prior studies) postgraduate degree study. Master’s 12 or 18 months September During the Master’s (Stage 2) programme, you will Modules will be assessed through (Stage 2) depending on and January build on what you have learned during the Pre- examinations, assignments, chosen pathway (certain Master’s programme and extend your professional essays or seminar performance. Master’s only) understanding about your area of study. A course Assessment may also include work Master’s degree usually consists of a series of individual or group projects and specialist modules in structured class, seminar or presentations. For most Master’s tutorial formats. A short research thesis component degrees, preparing and submitting may be included and this prepares you for what is a major project or dissertation will required for a research Master’s degree. However, form a large part of the assessment most course work Master’s degrees will have a final and final grade. major project or dissertation component.

Postgraduate pathways available at Birmingham City University Stage Postgraduate pathway Duration Intakes 1 Pre–Master’s in Art and Design Two semesters September and January 1 Pre–Master’s in Art and Design (Extended) Three semesters September and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Business One semester September, March and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Business (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Law One semester September, March and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Law (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Management One Semester September, March and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Management (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June 1 Pre–Master’s in Media (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June 19 PATHWAYS

Postgraduate degrees available to BCUIC students Art and Design Business Media • MA Art and Design • MBA International • MA Creative Industries and • MA Arts and Education (no previous work experience required) Cultural Policy • MA Arts and Project Management • MSc Management and Finance • MA Event and Exhibition Management • MA Arts Practice and Education • MSc Management and • MA International Journalism • MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice International Business • MA Music Heritage • MA Design and Visualisation • MSc Management and Marketing • MA Music Industries • MA Social Media • MA Design Management Law • MA Fashion Accessory Design • LLM International Business Law • MA Fashion Design • LLM International Human Rights • MA Fashion Promotion • MA Fashion Styling Management • MA Fine Art • MSc Data Analytics and Management • MA History of Art and Design • MA Design Innovation Management • MA Interior Design • MA Fashion and Textile Management • MA Product Design • MA Global Education Management • MA Queer Studies in Arts and Culture • MA Global Media Management • MA Textiles, Fashion and Surface Design • MA Global Media Management • MA Visual Communication (The News Business) • MA Zero Carbon Architecture and • MA Global Media Management Retrofit Design (Advertising Industry) • MA Global Media Management (The Music Business) • MA Luxury Brand Management • MA Luxury Jewellery Management • MA Luxury Product Management • MSc Oil and Gas Management 20 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Postgraduate course outlines

Art and Design

Stage 1: Pre-Master’s Stage 2: Master’s Degree Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) is one of the most established, largest Location Location and most significant centres for art, design BCUIC at Birmingham City University Birmingham City University and architecture education in the world. Intakes Intake Employment and career options September, January and June September Potential careers in: 3D design, arts, Duration fashion design, fashion retail management, Duration interior design, interior products Two or three semesters Two semesters design, jewellery design, performance, (depending on academic background) Course fee textiles, visual communications. Course fee £10,500 Average starting salaries £10,100 (two semesters) Successful completion of this pathway According to The Complete University Guide £14,600 (three semesters) leads to the award of one of the following, 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: Modules from Birmingham City University: Art and Design: £17,635 • Creative Practice (three semesters only) • MA Art and Design • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MA Arts and Education • Interactive Learning Skills and • MA Arts and Project Management BIAD has an excellent reputation for working Communication with business. We are one of the leading • MA Arts Practice and Education providers of design–related Knowledge • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study • MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice Transfer Partnerships nationally and one of • Final Project • MA Design Management the UK’s largest and most important centres • MA Design and Visualisation for art, architecture and design education. • MA Fashion Promotion • MA Fashion Styling • MA Fine Art • MA History of Art and Design • MA Interior Design • MA Product Design • MA Queer Studies in Arts and Culture • MA Textiles, Fashion and Surface Design • MA Visual Communication

Business

Stage 1: Pre-Master’s Course fee Birmingham City Business School is one of MBA International the UK’s most established, respected and Location £13,500 (18 months) largest Business Schools. It enjoys close and BCUIC at Birmingham City University £13,000 (12 months) collaborative links with industry; your course Intakes reflects real business challenges so it’s MSc Management and Finance recognised and valued by employers. September, January, March and June £11,100 (18 months) £10,600 (12 months) Employment and career options Duration MSc Management and International Business One or two semesters Potential careers in: accountancy, actuarial £11,100 (18 months) (depending on academic background) work, advertising, banking, finance, government £10,600 (12 months) policy development, government work, HRM, Course fee MSc Management and Marketing insurance, manufacturing, PR, public sector £7,500 (one semester) management, retail management. £11,100 (18 months) £10,100 (two semesters) £10,600 (12 months) Average starting salaries Modules Successful completion of this pathway According to The Complete University Guide • Business and Economics† 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: leads to the award of one of the following, • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study from Birmingham City University: Business Studies: £22,103 † • ICT Skills for Postgraduate Study • MBA International (no previous work • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication experience required) • Management† Apply business theory to the working world, see • MSc Management and Finance • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study examples from industry that bring theory to life, • MSc Management and International Business learn to impress employers and see whether you • MSc Management and Marketing have what it takes to build a business and become Stage 2: Master’s Degree an employer yourself. Location Local companies respect, and often recruit, Birmingham City University Birmingham City Business School’s graduates. Intakes Birmingham City Business School is home to September and January around 3,000 students from over 80 countries, so you have a whole world of experiences, Duration business and social, on your doorstep. Two semesters 21 PATHWAYS

Law

Birmingham City University will provide you Modules The LLM at Birmingham City University with not only the enhanced critical and analytical • Contract and Commercial Law provides an opportunity to develop specialist skills specific to legal study at postgraduate level • Critical Thinking† knowledge and critical awareness of the but also the transferable skills that will inform • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication rapidly expanding fields of international your lifelong learning and practice. • International Perspectives of Human business law and international human rights. We have active student–led Legal and Mooting Rights Law Employment and career options Societies. Our Student Mooting Society is one • Legal Skills and the Legal System Potential careers in: barrister, commercial of the most successful in England. Our students • Principles of ICT† law, human rights, legal advisor, solicitor. have reached five finals in the past six years • Research Methods and Skills for † Average starting salaries and have regularly beaten teams from some Postgraduate Study of the country’s most prestigious universities. According to The Complete University In the past 10 years, we have beaten eight of Guide 2014, average graduate starting Stage 2: Master’s Degree the elite Russell Group of universities, including salaries are: , Oxford, and Warwick. Location Law: £19,629 Birmingham City University Stage 1: Pre-Master’s Intakes Our LLM is taught by an outstanding team of Location September and January professional research active staff who have BCUIC at Birmingham City University Duration extensive practice experience. We have a Intakes Two semesters friendly, open door policy giving you all the support you need. We place our students at September, January and June Course fee the centre of everything we do. Duration £10,500 Home to the Centre for American Legal One or two semesters Successful completion of this Studies (CALS) and Unit for Contemporary (depending on academic background) pathway leads to the award of one Legal Studies the School has a national and Course fee of the following, from Birmingham international reputation for research in the areas £7,500 (one semester) City University: of international business law and international £10,100 (two semesters) • LLM International Business Law human rights. Completion of the LLM at • LLM International Human Rights 22 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Postgraduate course outlines (continued)

Management

Stage 1: Pre–Master’s Course fee Birmingham City Business School is totally £12,000 dedicated to developing our students and Location Luxury courses: £14,000 giving them the knowledge and confidence BCUIC at Birmingham City University to succeed in the career of their choice. Successful completion of this pathway Intakes We provide meaningful insights and a real leads to the award of one of the following understanding of the ever-changing global September, January and June award from Birmingham City University: business world. We identify and analyse the Duration • MSc Data Analytics and Management many challenges facing senior management One or two semesters • MA Design Innovation Management as they strive for organisational success. (depending on academic background) • MA Fashion and Textile Management Employment and career options Course fee • MA Global Education Management Potential careers in: advertising, fashion, gas £7,500 (one semester) • MA Global Media Management and oil, luxury goods, music, news media. £10,100 (two semesters) • MA Global Media Management Average starting salaries (Advertising Industry) Modules • MA Global Media Management According to The Complete University Guide • Business and Economics† 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: (The Music Business) • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MA Global Media Management Management: £22,103 • ICT Skills for Postgraduate Study† (The News Business) • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • MA Luxury Brand Management • Management† The great strengths of the Business School are • MA Luxury Jewellery Management • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study proven student employability, effective links with • MA Luxury Product Management business and the professions, practical and beneficial • MSc Oil and Gas Management research and strong international partnerships Stage 2: Master’s Degree Courses in the Birmingham City Business School Location have a strong regional representation, but also Birmingham City University draw students from both national and international markets. Birmingham City Business School is Intake proud of the international dimension to its work. September It currently attracts around 3,000 students from Duration nearly 80 countries. One academic year

Media

Stage 1: Pre–Master’s Stage 2: Master’s Degree Birmingham School of Media is one of the highest rated media schools in the UK. Our Location Location cutting–edge facilities, including the largest BCUIC at Birmingham City University Birmingham City University university TV studio, are housed within a Intakes Intake purpose–built Media Centre at The Parkside Building, part of our City Centre Campus. September and January September Employment and career options Duration Duration Potential careers in: event Two semesters One academic year management, journalism, marketing Course fee Course fee and communications, music industry, £10,100 £10,500 public relations, radio, television. Modules Successful completion of this pathway Average starting salaries • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study leads to the award of one of the following According to The Complete University Guide • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication award from Birmingham City University: 2014, average graduate starting salaries are: • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study • MA Creative Industries and Cultural Policy Media: £17,930 • Final Project • MA Event and Exhibition Management • MA International Journalism • MA Music Industries • MA Music Heritage • MA Social Media

Note: Fees may change on an annual basis. Current fees are listed at bcu.ac.uk/bcuic. † Two semesters programme only. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 23

Academic entry requirements

These requirements refer to the minimum entry levels; however certain courses may require a higher level of entry. For countries not listed, please contact the BCUIC Admissions Office by emailing [email protected]. Please note that qualifications are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change.

Country/Region Undergraduate pathway Postgraduate pathway Stage 1 (Foundation) Stage 2 (First Year Degree)* Stage 1 (Pre–Master’s) UK education Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with a 120 UCAS tariff points at A qualification equivalent to a system minimum C grade average overall GCE A/AS level or equivalent minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND), in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent Angola Successful completion of Habitlitacao Successful completion of a as above Literarias (Secondary School Leaving Pre–university Certificate or equivalent Certificate) with a minimum of five subjects passed, and an overall grade average of 10 Successful completion of Year 11 Successful completion of Year 12 with a as above minimum 50% pass rate Azerbaijan Attestat: GPA 3.0 Diploma of Completed Specialised as above Secondary Education with Good grades Bangladesh Successful completion of HSC/ 120 UCAS tariff points at as above intermediate certificate (10+2) with GCE A/AS level or equivalent minimum average of 50% overall Botswana Five passes at GCE O level with a 120 UCAS tariff points at as above minimum grade C average overall, GCE A/AS level or equivalent or a minimum of 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS Level Brazil Satisfactory pass in Certificado de Successful completion of a foundation as above Ensino Medio with a minimum of five programme or equivalent subjects passed, and an overall grade average of C Brunei Five passes at GCE O level with a 120 UCAS tariff points at as above minimum grade C average overall, GCE A/AS level or equivalent or a minimum of 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS level Cambodia Successful completion of Diploma of 120 UCAS tariff points at as above Upper Secondary with a minimum of five GCE A/AS level or equivalent passes and an overall grade C average Successful completion of Grade 11: Successful completion of Grade 12: as above 60% average 65% average including at least two university subjects China Successful completion of Senior Middle Completion of Senior Middle 3: as above School 2 with a minimum average of 70% Minimum 70% average or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higher Colombia Satisfactory completion in Successful completion of a as above the Bachillerato Foundation Programme Egypt Satisfactory pass in Certificate of Advanced Certificate of Secondary as above Secondary Education Education or Al–Azhar Training Diploma Ghana Completion of SSCE (WAEC/NECO): 120 UCAS tariff points at as above minimum of five passes and an overall GCE A/AS level or equivalent, or an OND average grade of C6, or equivalent, including a minimum of C6 in English. 24 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Academic entry requirements (continued)

Country/Region Undergraduate pathway Postgraduate pathway Stage 1 (Foundation) Stage 2 (First Year Degree)* Stage 1 (Pre–Master’s) Gulf Cooperation Completion of Tawjihiyah (60%) 120 UCAS tariff points or equivalent A qualification equivalent to a Council States minimum of UK Higher National (Kuwait, Oman, Diploma (HND), in a relevant Bahrain, Qatar, subject area where appropriate, Saudi Arabia, United and a minimum overall grade Arab Emirates) point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent Hong Kong HKDSE — an average of 40–55% HKDSE -- Minimum of 3 passes as above (depending on school’s banding) in at Grade 3 or the equivalent of 120 Form 5, including English, and including UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level Mathematics where required. or equivalent India Completion of All India or State Board Completion of All India or State Board as above SSC (X): Grade average 55% (X and/or XI) HSC (XII): GPA 55% Indonesia Completion of SMU II with an average Completion of SMA III with GPA 70% and as above score of 6.5 in five academic subjects above in four academic subjects, including 6.5 in five academic subjects in SMU II International 20 points 24 points n/a Baccalaureate Iran Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass overall Year 4 High School Diploma: Pass overall A qualification equivalent to a minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND), in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent Japan Upper secondary school leaving diploma Associate degree; Certificate/Diploma as above from vocational training college or from junior college Jordan Completion of Tawjihiyah (Secondary 120 UCAS tariff points at as above School Certificate in University GCE A/AS level or equivalent Preparation) 60% Kenya Successful completion of KCSE with a 120 UCAS tariff points at as above minimum of five passes and an overall GCE A/AS level or equivalent grade C average Korea High School Diploma GPA 2.0, High School diploma from specialised high as above Excellent Senior Middle 2: GPA 3.0 school; junior diploma/associate degree Laos Successful completion of Baccalaureate Successful completion of Baccalaureate as above with a minimum of Grade C average overall with ‘B/C’ average in academic subjects Macau As per UK, China or Hong Kong depending As per UK, China or Hong Kong depending as above on equivalent system of education studied on equivalent system of education studied Malawi Successful completion of MSCE Cambridge Overseas Higher School as above Certificate or Malawi Polytechnic Diploma Malaysia SPM Minimum of five passes at STPM with two principal level passes as above Grade 1–6 UEC - Minimum of four passes at UEC -- Pass B grade (Business pathways only) Mexico Satisfactory completion of Year 11 Satisfactory completion of Year 12 as above of the Bachillerato of the Bachillerato Mongolia Successful completion of Successful completion of a foundation as above Secondary Education Certificate programme or equivalent and High School graduation Morocco Successful completion of Successful completion of a foundation as above Secondary School Diploma programme or equivalent Myanmar Completion of Basic Education Completion of Technical High School as above High School Examination Matriculation: Diploma/Trade School Diploma/ Pass overall Agricultural School Diploma: Pass overall ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 25

Country/Region Undergraduate pathway Postgraduate pathway Stage 1 (Foundation) Stage 2 (First Year Degree)* Stage 1 (Pre–Master’s) Nigeria Completion of SSCE (WAEC/NECO): 120 UCAS tariff points at An overseas qualification minimum of five passes and an overall GCE A/AS level or equivalent, or an OND equivalent to a minimum of UK average grade of C6, or equivalent, Higher National Diploma (HND) including a minimum of C6 in English. in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent Pakistan HSC humanities/commerce with HSC science, engineering/premedical as above 50% minimum overall score with 50% minimum overall Russia Completion of Atestat: GPA 3.0 120 UCAS tariff points at as above GCE A/AS level or equivalent Singapore Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with 120 UCAS tariff points at as above a minimum grade C average overall GCE A/AS level or equivalent GCE A levels: 80 Tariff in minimum Senior Certificate with matriculation/ as above two subjects, or completion of Year 11 national senior certificate, or120 UCAS Senior Certificate tariff points at GCE A/AS level or equivalent South America Satisfactory completion in Successful completion of a as above the Bachillerato Foundation Programme Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with 120 UCAS tariff points at as above a minimum grade C average overall GCE A/AS level or equivalent Taiwan Completion of Senior Middle 3 (60%) Pass Senior High School Leaving as above or completion of Senior Middle 2 (70%) Certificate with a 75% overall average Tanzania Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with Successful completion of Cambridge as above a minimum C-grade average overall Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) or 120 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level or equivalent Thailand Successful completion of Maw 6 with a Successful completion of Maw 6 with as above minimum average of 50% minimum average of 65% Turkey Successful completion of Lise Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi/ Lise as above Deplomasi (High School Certificate) Diplomasi/ On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (60%) or above Uganda Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with UACE with passes at principal level as above a minimum grade C average overall equivalent to 120 UCAS points USA Successful completion of High School Successful completion of High School as above Diploma with GPA of 2.0 Diploma with SATR-450/AP-1 at 3/ ACT–18 composite score tests at appropriate grades Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Upper Secondary School Graduation as above Diploma — successful completion of Diploma after year 12 with a minimum Grade 12 with GPA 5.0 (all subjects) or of GPA 7.0 successful completion of Grade 11 with GPA 7.0 (business and related only) Zimbabwe Five passes and an overall grade C 120 UCAS tariff points at as above average in Zimsec O Level/Cambridge GCE A/AS Level or equivalent School Certificate (CSC) or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/ GCE O levels * These requirements refer to the First Year Degree in Accountancy, Business, Economics and Marketing only. For further information on all other First Year Degree courses, please refer to bcu.ac.uk/bcuic. 1. Students entering Business degrees at Stage 2 (First Year Degree) must also have Mathematics qualifications (GCSE Grade C or equivalent). 2. The entry requirement for the one semester Law Pre-Master’s for all students including UK students is a qualification equivalent to a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in any subject. HND students can still enter the two semesters programme. 3. Students entering University Foundation in Law, Technology, Engineering and the Environment must have Mathematics qualifications at GCSE level or equivalent. Those entering the Engineering stream must also have a GCSE level or equivalent pass in a Science related subject. 4. Students entering the two semesters Art and Design foundation and Pre–Master’s must also produce a portfolio. Students without portfolio must take the three semesters programmes. 26 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

English language requirements

The language of instruction at BCUIC is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, students must be able to demonstrate that they have a suitable level of English proficiency. They can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.

Your English Please note that where appropriate language preparation (i.e. students have obtained the relevant score) BCUIC will continue to exempt the If you do not meet the English language need for IELTS/PTE from students who have requirement for direct entry to your chosen taken local examinations in English such as pathway, you can receive the required WAEC, CBSE, HKDSE, GCSE, A-level and amount of English language tuition to to exempt students who can demonstrate prepare you for successful entry into your where they have been taught through the chosen programme at a later date. You medium of English. Full details online at can start an English language course in bcu.ac.uk/international/english-language. September, November, April or July. The English language training is conducted by Birmingham City University.

Undergraduate pathway Course duration IELTS (minimum requirement) Stage 1 University Foundation Stage 1 with FCEAP Two semesters* + FCEAP (Foundation 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any skill) Certificate in English for Academic Purposes) Stage 1 with pre-sessional English Two semesters* + 10 weeks pre-sessional 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any skill) Stage 1 with pre-sessional English Two semesters* + 6 weeks pre-sessional 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any skill) Stage 1 with pre-sessional English Two semesters* + 6 weeks pre-sessional 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) Stage 1 direct entry Two semesters* 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) * Please note a three semester Foundation in Art and Design will also run. Stage 2 First Year Degree Stage 2 with FCEAP Two semesters + FCEAP 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any skill) Stage 2 with pre-sessional English Two semesters + 10 weeks pre-sessional 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any skill) Stage 2 with pre-sessional English Two semesters + 10 weeks pre-sessional 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any skill) Stage 2 with pre-sessional English Two semesters + 6 weeks pre-sessional 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) Stage 2 with pre-sessional English Two semesters + 6 weeks pre-sessional 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) Stage 2 direct entry Two semesters 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Postgraduate pathway Course duration IELTS (minimum requirement) Stage 1 Pre-Master’s* Stage 1 with FCEAP One or two semesters + FCEAP 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any skill) Stage 1 with pre-sessional English One or two semesters + 10 weeks pre-sessional 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any skill) Stage 1 with pre-sessional English One or two semesters + 6 weeks pre-sessional 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any skill) Stage 1 with pre-sessional English One or two semesters + 6 weeks pre-sessional 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) Stage 1 direct entry One or two semesters 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) * Please note that certain Pre-Master’s pathways require IELTS 6.0 overall (or equivalent). Please visit bcuic.ac.uk for further information on specific course requirements. Please note that where appropriate (i.e. have obtained the relevant score) BCUIC will continue to exempt the need for IELTS/PTE from students who have taken local examinations in English such as WAEC, CBSE, HKDSE, GCSE, A level and to exempt students who can demonstrate where they have been taught through the medium of English. Full details online at bcu.ac.uk/international/english-language. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 27

"I chose BCUIC because I appreciate their personalised attention in teaching. I am gaining the skills I need, both in my ongoing university life and my future career. I also like the campus which is a quiet and safe village. BCUIC's student support services are fantastic! They offer a lot of help which makes living and studying a lot easier."

My BCUIC: Tong Yue, China Jewellery Design and Related Products 28 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Birmingham, the sporting city

The home of Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City FC offers plenty of opportunities to watch, and compete in, all kinds of sport.

Everyone is welcome to compete in sport at You can indulge your passion for sport Birmingham City University and the Student somewhere in or around the city. As a major Union caters for a wide spectrum of sports. sporting centre and venue, Birmingham Sports facilities at Moor Lane span 43 acres. hosts a number of World and European The £4.5 million Moor Lane Pavilion opened Championships. The National Indoor Arena in 2004 and has 12 grass pitches and an (NIA) is Britain’s top indoor sporting venue, all-weather floodlit pitch. You can join any holding a range of events including Davis number of sports clubs including kick boxing, Cup Tennis, world-class badminton, table netball, football, hockey, rugby and cricket. tennis, judo and power lifting, basketball, Our £8.5 million sports centre based at our wrestling and international athletics. City North Campus boasts a wide range of International cricket takes place at sports facilities for both students and staff Edgbaston, home of Warwickshire County of the University and members of the local Cricket Club and the renowned Brabazon community including: golf course at The Belfry, just outside the • a sports hall big enough to accommodate city, has been the venue for three Ryder eight badminton courts Cup tournaments. Other venues include The Ackers in Birmingham city centre for • an 80 station fitness suite abseiling, archery, skiing, rock climbing • dance and aerobic studios. and other adventure sports. There are also a number of local swimming pools and gyms whose facilities you can use.

Cost of living guide

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) requires students to have a minimum of £800 per Where you month to cover living expenses. For further Length of course will study Money needed details please contact [email protected]. Nine months or less BCUIC Full course fees and £820 for each Money needed calendar month of the course The money you will need will cover course fees More than nine months BCUIC Full course fees and £7,380 to cover and living costs. The monthly living costs may living costs for nine months vary depending on where you decide to live. For more information, visit ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk and follow the links to ‘Studying in the UK’. The information in this table is a guide to help you plan your finances to study at BCUIC. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 29

“I have had a great experience at BCUIC. As a student representative, I know how the college strives to meet

students’ needs and improve their learning experience. I would recommend BCUIC to anyone seeking quality education.”

My BCUIC:

Kanati Sharah Ishaku, Nigeria Telecommunications and Networks 30 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Navitas success story

Every year Navitas provide international students with an amazing opportunity to begin their academic journey in the UK. The success of our students is why we exist. One of our successful students is Lanre Kesiro from Lagos, Nigeria. Lanre is a member of the marketing team at Birmingham City University International College. Like you, he was an international student who came to study with Navitas UK. Here is his story…

“Studying in the UK is a big decision! Choosing are up to speed with their studies. The your university involves the right course, a teachers made the learning environment good student experience and having the right fun which really helped with passing my support to assist you in gaining a successful course with high marks. career when you graduate. The Navitas I enjoyed and appreciated my time as a pathway has been modelled by taking all student at Navitas so much that it made of this into account. I studied BA (Hons) sense to join the team to offer other students Business Administration with Hertfordshire the same opportunities I had and help them International College (HIC) at the University on their road to success. of Hertfordshire. During my time at the Today I have the utmost privilege to work College, I received very high service levels for BCUIC at Birmingham City University, from the staff; they were always ready to help, my experience with new students and the newest Navitas College in the UK. This especially academically, by providing extra also encourage students to work hard and has given me a great opportunity to share tutorials and seminars to ensure all students achieve a similar successful career path.” ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 31

Navitas bursaries and scholarships

Navitas family bursaries * The Navitas family bursary and academic merit scholarships are offered to students studying at Navitas offers financial support in the form ACBT, AUSI, BCUIC, Curtin College, Curtin of family bursaries. A bursary applies where University , Curtin Singapore, CRIC, EIBT, two or more students from the same family EIC, Eynesbury, FIC, HIC, ICM, ICP, ICRGU, ICWS, study with a Navitas member institution.* La Trobe , Sydney Campus, LBIC, Macquarie City Campus, MIBT, The bursary is equivalent to 10 per cent of MIBT Indonesia, Navitas at UMass , Navitas the tuition fee of your programme of study. at UMass Dartmouth, Navitas at UMass Lowell, Navitas at WKU, Navitas at UNH, NIC, PIBT, PUIC, Navitas academic QIBT, SAIBT, SIBT and UCIC only. merit scholarships Certificate programmes may also be known or Navitas is committed to helping you registered as Foundation Studies or University achieve your career goals by offering Transfer Programme Stage I. Diploma programmes scholarships to outstanding students. may also be known or registered as Undergraduate Pathway, University Transfer Programme (UTP), Each term, Navitas colleges* award two University Transfer Programme Stage II, University students with academic merit scholarships. Pathways Programme. For more information, talk to an Adviser The Navitas bursary is not applicable to any English at your college about how to apply for a language programme or any component of an merit scholarship or visit individual college English language programme offered by a Navitas websites and search for ‘scholarships member institution. and bursaries’. Navitas academic merit awards are offered to students studying in the UK at BCUIC, CRIC, EIC, HIC, ICP, ICRGU, ICWS, LBIC and PUIC only. This information is correct as at the time of printing and may be subject to change without notice or at the discretion of Navitas member institutions or . 32 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Further information online

Visit the BCUIC website: bcuic.navitas.com

The website has up-to-date information about all aspects of the college. Also, you can join the BCUIC family on Facebook at facebook.com/BCUICstudents.

Academic and English entry requirements: bcuic.navitas.com/apply-today/admissions-requirements

For a guideline to the academic requirements for entry into BCUIC. Please note:

• Not all qualifications and countries are • There is no application fee to apply listed and students with other to BCUIC. credentials are encouraged to apply.

Policies and procedures: bcuic.navitas.com/privacy-policy

BCUIC has a number of policies and procedures in place to comply with quality, regulatory and legislative requirements. These processes form a framework to ensure that BCUIC delivers a high quality service to its students. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 33

Conditions of enrolment and fee information: bcuic.navitas.com/apply-today/conditions-of-enrolment bcuic.navitas.com/apply-today/fees

The extract is indicative and is provided to applicants for information purposes only. The extract does not constitute a binding agreement. Successful applicants will receive enrolment terms of offer which, together with the letter of offer and acceptance of offer, form a binding agreement between Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) and the recipient of an BCUIC letter of offer.

How to apply: bcuic.navitas.com/apply-today

You may apply to BCUIC directly or through a BCUIC representative in your home country. Early application and payment will secure your place in your chosen course and allow you enough time to obtain a student visa.

Accommodation options: bcuic.navitas.com/students/accommodation

The Partner University offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual lifestyle and budget. These options include:

• Private Accommodation • Options if you are under 18 years of age 34 BCUIC Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2014/15

Academic calendar 2014/15

Intake semester Enrolment and orientation Study begins Study ends Autumn Monday 29 September Monday 6 October Friday 16 January 2015 Autumn (Integrated First Year Degree) Monday 15 September Monday 22 September Friday 19 December Spring Monday 2 February 2015 Monday 9 February Friday 8 May Spring Pre-Master’s (1 Semester) Monday 9 March Monday 16 March Friday 29 May Summer Undergraduate Tuesday 26 May Monday 1 June Friday 28 August Summer Pre-Master’s Monday 22 June Monday 29 June Friday 4 September

Your investment

English Language Course fee (£) Cost per 6 week block of study £1,560 Cost per 10 week block of study £2,600 One Year Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCEAP) £8,100 Undergraduate pathway BCUIC Birmingham City University Stages of study course fee per stage course fee per stage* Stage 1 University Foundation in Accountancy, Business and Marketing £7,300 (one semester) £10,500 £10,600 (two semesters) Stage 1 University Foundation in Architecture, Art and Design £10,600 £10,500 Stage 1 University Foundation in Architecture, Art and Design (extended) £14,600 £10,500 Stage 1 University Foundation in Built Environment Studies £10,600 £10,500 Stage 1 University Foundation in Economics and Finance £7,300 (one semester) £10,500 £10,600 (two semesters) Stage 1 University Foundation in Engineering £12,100 £11,800 Stage 1 University Foundation in Law £10,600 £10,500 Stage 1 University Foundation in Technology £10,600 £10,500 Stage 2 First Year Degree Accountancy, Business and Marketing £10,800 £10,500 Stage 2 First Year Degree in Economics and Finance £10,800 £10,500 Stage 2 First Year Degree in Built Environment Studies £10,800 £10,500 Stage 2 First Year Degree in Engineering £12,100 £11,800 Stage 2 First Year Degree in Technology £12,100 £11,800 Postgraduate pathway

Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Business £7,500 MBA £13,500 (18 months) £13,000 (12 months) Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Business (extended) £10,100 MSc £11,100 (18 months) £10,600 (12 months) Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Law £7,500 £10,500 Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Law (extended) £10,100 £10,500 Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Management £7,500 £12,000, Luxury courses: £14,000 Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Management (Extended) £10,100 £12,000, Luxury courses: £14,000 Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Media £10,100 £10,500 Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Art and Design £10,100 £10,500 Stage 1 Pre–Master’s in Art and Design (extended) £14,600 £10,500 * Stated university fees are a guide only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Application form Please print in BLOCK LETTERS

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