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ONCAMPUS is proud to work in partnership with Aston University to offer high-quality Leeds Contents university preparation programmes for Liverpool international students on the University campus. About Aston University University highlights 04 Awarded The Guardian ‘University of the Year’ and Times Birmingham Higher Education (THE) ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Faculty highlights 06 Year’ in 2020, Aston University has an impressive track Cambridge Employability and Entrepreneurship 08 record of preparing highly employable graduates for the workplace. Aston graduates, on average, earn more than Oxford Progression degrees 10 students from other universities, have opportunities to gain work experience to prepare them for the workplace and London About ONCAMPUS have access to outstanding support. How ONCAMPUS works 14 Aston University is located on a green 60 acre, self- Your route to a degree 15 contained site in the centre of Birmingham, within Our programmes: 5-10 minutes walk of the main shopping, business and entertainment areas of the city. Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) 16 International Year One (IY1) 18 Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP) 20
About Student Life 1.5 hours Accommodation 22 to London as well as great Guide to Aston, Birmingham 24 train links to other UK cities Applying such as Bristol, Manchester, Next steps 28 Liverpool and many more... Application form 29 Checklist 32 *Winner* Outstanding Entrepreneurial University
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03 About Aston University
University Highlights Students from over 120 countries study at Aston University. Ranked top 30 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2021), Aston is well known as the pioneer of the placement year and has built an enviable reputation for its focus on entrepreneurship and employability.
Located in the youngest city in Europe, Birmingham is a multi-cultural, diverse and exciting student city.
Ranked 30th 11th University overall in the UK for Continuation of the Year 2020 (Guardian University Guide 2021) (Guardian University Guide 2021) (The Guardian)
Entrepreneurial 15th University highest earning of the Year 2020 students in the UK Gold five years after graduation for Teaching Excellence (THE Awards) (earning 32% more than sector average) (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2020)
Top MBA 30th Top 130 in the UK for 100 in the world Graduate Prospects for Business and (12th in UK) Management (The Times and Sunday Times Good (QS Business School Masters University Guide 2021) (QS World University Rankings 2020) Rankings 2021)
04 05 About Aston University
Faculty Highlights Engineering and Physical Sciences Many courses accredited by world-leading organisational bodies such as Business the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Aston’s Business School was founded in 1947 and is one of the oldest and largest in the UK. It holds triple accreditation, which is a classification given to a small number of business schools worldwide NSS 2020 Electrical Engineering General Engineering by the three leading business school accreditation associations. overall satisfaction: is ranked is ranked BSc Chemistry: 92.9% MEng Chemical Engineering: 3rd 7th (Guardian University Guide (Guardian University Guide Ranked Nominated for 90.5% Subject Ranking 2021) Subject Ranking 2021) Aston graduates BEng Biomedical Engineering: Top100 Business earn more 90% in the European Business School Employed Aston Business th students earn £11,000 (39%) Schools Ranking (90 ) of the Year more than the UK average five (Financial Times 2020) (Times Higher Education Awards 2020) years after graduating. (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2020) Health and Life Sciences
MBA Marketing Business is ranked Clinic 12th Health Professions: School of Pharmacy Optometry BSc/MOptom Aston Business Clinic gives an is ranked in the UK (top 10th opportunity for students to was honoured with a volunteer and act as a consultant 130 in the world) in the UK Regius Professorship under the guidance of an 10th one of just 12 universities with in the UK (QS Business School Masters and top 40 in the world academic to provide consultancy in the UK reputations for research excellence 1st Rankings 2021) (QS Business School Masters advice to local companies. to receive the prestigious award as for graduate salaries (Guardian University Guide Rankings 2021) three years after graduation Subject Ranking 2021) part of celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday in 2017. (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2020)
Real-world work Social Sciences and Humanities environments - a Bloomberg Sociology Social Policy Trading Room 9th is ranked and Administration offers experience of highest earnings is ranked working on a real for Language and Area Studies 28th trading floor and five years after graduation - in the UK in the UK with real-time data. 17% more than sector average 23rd
(Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2020) (Sunday Times Subject Ranking 2021) (Guardian University Guide 2021) 06 07 About Aston University About student life
Employability 3rd in the UK for Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship *Winner* (Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings 2019) As the pioneer of the work placement year, Aston University has Outstanding crafted an outstanding reputation for its strength in employability and entrepreneurship with students graduating ‘work ready’. Aston graduates Entrepreneurial are highly sought after because of their practical skills and ability to apply University knowledge, and are supported by inspirational teachers with real world, Times Higher Education industry experience. Awards 2020
Entrepreneurs Marta Vamos Val Hands-On, Practical Teaching Placement: Think Young, Hong Kong Students work with industry to come up with solutions study at Aston to complex problems - MSc Marketing students “Taking a placement is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I recently worked with Philips to present real business Undergraduate and learnt so much, and the experience it gave me was incredible. solutions to marketing smart home technology. Postgraduate modules Step out of your comfort zone and take a placement, abroad and degree courses if possible. Try new things, meet new people, travel, and in enterprise or immerse yourself in other cultures and environments. You will entrepreneurship are grow and learn more than you could ever have imagined.” available for budding entrepreneurs to study.
Placement employers include: Aston is connected Close collaboration with **Winner** with Business brands (such as HSBC • Accenture • Deloitte • Mondelez Best University Careers Fairs, Application who co-designed Aston’s • AXA • E.ON • KPMG Careers/ Bootcamps, Confidence new cyber security degree) to ensure degrees meet • Bae Systems • Ernst & Young • L’Oreal Skills workshops and Employability industry needs. • Barclays • ExxonMobil • Lloyds Bank interview sessions are just Service some of the opportunities • Bentley • Fujitsu • Microsoft at the most recent for students to engage in. • BMW • Harrods • NHS #NUEawards 2020 • Boots • HP • P&G BSEEN event • BT • HSBC • Santander • Capgemini • IBM • Unilever Earn more Aston is the lead partner in a regional 15th highest earning 30th start-up incubator called BSEEN, which provides in UK for in the UK five years after student and graduate entrepreneurs with graduation (earning 32% Graduate prospects training, advice, grant support and mentoring. (The Times and Sunday Times Good more than sector average). Aston can sponsor international students for University Guide 2021) Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2020 start-up entrepreneur visas, enabling them to set up businesses in the UK.
08 09 About Aston University
English Required ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression IELTS equivalent: 6.0 ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (in academic modules): 40% Undergraduate degrees you can (No component less than 5.5) BEng Biomedical Engineering BSc Cybersecurity 50% overall and at least 40% in each academic module and grade C GCSE Maths or equivalent. Must achieve overall average of 55% in academic modules OR must have achieved at least 60% overall average in a chosen pathway, and have achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent. progress to BEng Chemical Engineering 50% in academic modules and 60% in Chemistry. BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management* 1 Requires GCSE grade C Maths or equivalent Students who meet the specified entry criteria are guaranteed progression at Aston University BEng Civil Engineering4 55% overall and at least 50% in each academic module BSc Mathematics Progression to Year 2 of these degrees is available through the International Year One programme. Must achieve 70% in Maths module BEng Design Engineering 50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics BSc Mathematics with Economics Must achieve 70% in Maths module BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering4 50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics BSc Product Design and Management* English Required ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression Must achieve 50% overall in academic modules IELTS equivalent: from 6.0 BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science* BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT, LAW & POLITICS (in academic modules): from40% 50% 50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics BSc Product Design and Technology* (5.5 in each component unless specified) Must achieve 50% overall in academic modules BEng Mechanical Engineering4 50% in all academic modules and 60% in Physics BSc Quantity Surveying 3 BSc Accounting and Finance BSc Human Resource and Business Management3 Must achieve 55% overall in academic modules OR must have achieved at least 60% overall aver- Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Applied Chemistry age in a chosen pathway, and have achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent Must achieve 50% in Chemistry module BSc Business Analytics3 BSc International Business and Economics3 BSc Transport Management* Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Business and Mathematics Must achieve 50% overall in academic modules OR must have achieved at least 55% overall aver- Must achieve 70% in Maths module 3 age in a chosen pathway, and have achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent BSc Business and International Relations3 BSc International Business and Management Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Business and Supply Chain Management MEng Chemical Engineering Requires GCSE grade C Maths or equivalent 60% in all academic modules 3 3 BSc Business and Management BSc International Relations and Sociology BSc Chemistry MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering* Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas Must achieve 50% in Chemistry module 60% in all academic modules 3 BSc Logistics with Supply Chain Management 4 BSc Business and Politics3 BSc Computer Science MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas Must achieve overall average of 55% in academic modules OR must have achieved at least 60% 60% in all academic modules BSc Marketing3 overall average in a chosen pathway, and have achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas MEng Mechanical Engineering BSc Business and Sociology3 BSc Construction Project Management 60% in all academic modules 3 Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Politics and Economics Must achieve overall average of 55% in academic modules OR must have achieved at least 60% Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. overall average in a chosen pathway, and have achieved Grade C in GCSE Maths or equivalent MSci Design, Enterprise and Innovation* GCSE Maths Grade B required. 60% in all academic modules BSc Business and Supply Chain Management3 BSc Politics and Social Policy3 BSc Business Computing and IT3 English Required Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression 3 IELTS equivalent: 6.0 BSc Politics and Sociology HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (in academic modules): 40%50% BSc Business Enterprise Development3 (No component less than 5.5) Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas plus interview BSc Politics With International Relations3 3 3 BSc Business Management and English Language3 BSc Business and International Relations BSc Human Resource and Business Management Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Sociology3 Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas.
3 3 3 BSc International Business and Management BSc Business Management and Public Policy 3 BSc Business and Politics BSc Sociology and English Language Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas..
3 3 BSc International Relations and Sociology3 BSc Economics BSc Sociology and Social Policy 3 Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Business and Sociology Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. LLB Law3 3 BSc Economics and Management3 BSc Marketing Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Business Management and English Language3 Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas.. 3 BSc English Language3 BSc Politics and Economics Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. BSc Business Management and Public Policy3 GCSE Maths Grade B required. 3 BSc English Language and Literature Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. BSc Politics and Social Policy3
BSc English Literature and Sociology3 BSc English Language3 BSc Politics and Sociology3 BSc Finance3 BSc English Language and Literature3 Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas BSc Politics with International Relations3
BSc English Literature and Sociology3 English Required Pass mark for progression BSc Sociology3 ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression IELTS equivalent: 6.5 (in academic modules): 60% LIFE SCIENCES (in academic modules): 40% BSc History and English Literature3 (No component less than 6.0) (See website for specific requirements) BSc Sociology and English Language3
BSc History and International Relations3 BSc Biochemistry Master of Optometry2 BSc Sociology and Social Policy3 60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal Biology. May also be studied on Overall 70% in academic modules with 70%+ in Chemistry and Molecular Biology, and Plant and Medicine pathway BSc History and Politics3 Animal Biology. IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.5) LLB Law3 BSc Biological Sciences BSc Psychology Students must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in two skill areas and 5.5 in other two skill areas. 60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal Biology. May also be studied on May also be studied on Business, Humanities and Medicine pathways Medicine pathway BSc Psychology and Business BSc Biomedical Science May also be studied on Business, Humanities and Medicine pathways English Required 60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal Biology. May also be studied on ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression IELTS equivalent: Medicine pathway BSc Psychology and Marketing MEDICINE 7.0 (in all components) (in academic modules): 40%75% BSc Neuroscience May also be studied on Business, Humanities and Medicine pathways 60%+ in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and Plant and Animal Biology. May also be studied on BSc Psychology and Sociology Medicine pathway May also be studied on Business, Humanities and Medicine pathways BSc Optometry2 MBChB Medicine2 2 70% in academic modules and IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.5) Students must have UCAT prior to joining and be successful at interview BSc Optometry Master of Pharmacy2 Overall 70% in academic modules with 70%+ in Chemistry and Molecular Biology, and Plant and 65% in academic modules plus interview 2 2 Animal Biology. IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.5) Master of Optometry Master of Pharmacy 70% in academic modules and IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.5) 65% in academic modules, IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.5) plus interview 1 subject to achieving progression criteria 2 please note there is a student cap on this programme. Visit www.oncampus.global for more details. *pending confirmation of availability from 2022 onwards. You will be advised on suitable alternative options where required. 3 5 GCSEs at A*-C including Maths and English or equivalent are required ⁴ only available September 2021 if taking IY1 route. 10 11 About Aston University
Master’s degrees you can progress to Students who meet the specified entry criteria are guaranteed progression1 at Aston University.
English Required English Required ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: Pass mark for progression IELTS equivalent: 6.0 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT, LAW & POLITICS IELTS equivalent: 6.5 (in academic modules): 50% ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (in academic modules): 40%50% (See website for specific requirements) (No component less than 5.5)
MSc Applied AI MSc Data Analytics2 LLM International Commercial Law MSc International Business A Bachelor’s Degree in a non-Computing subject with a minimum of 2.2 A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Data Science or related disciplines with a minimum of 2.2 MSc Applied AI (including Professional Practice) Master of Business Administration (Full Time) MSc Investment Analysis A Bachelor’s Degree in a non-Computing subject with a minimum of 2.2 MSc Data Analytics (including Professional Practice)2 3 years work experience Must have obtained a strong quantitative background. A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Data MSc Artificial Intelligence Science or related disciplines with a minimum of 2.2 MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Leadership & Analytics A Bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minimum of 2.2 Must have obtained a strong quantitative background. MSc Engineering Management2 MSc Artificial Intelligence (including Professional Practice) MSc Business Analytics A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline a minimum of 2.2 MSc Leadership & Entrepreneurship A Bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minimum of 2.2 Must have obtained a strong quantitative background. MSc Mechanical Engineering MSc Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy MSc Business and Management MSc Marketing & Analytics A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, maths, or a related subject with a minimum A Bachelor’s degree in STEM subject or Business with a minimum of 2.2 of 2.2 Must have obtained a strong quantitative background. MSc Artificial Intelligence with Business Strategy (including Professional Practice) 2 MSc Business Economics and Finance MSc Supply Chain Management MSc Marketing & Entrepreneurship A Bachelor’s degree in STEM subject or Business with a minimum of 2.2 A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline a minimum of 2.2 Should hold a minimum of at least two Economics related modules MSc Computer Science MSc Business Enterprise Development MSc Sustainable Engineering MSc Marketing & Leadership A Bachelor’s degree in a non-Computing subject with a minimum of 2.2 A UG degree in Engineering or related science/technology subject (min 2.2) Must be successful at Interview MSc Computer Science (including Professional Practice) MSc Sustainable Engineering (including Professional Practice) A Bachelor’s Degree in a non-Computing subject with a minimum of 2.2 MSc Business Psychology MSc Marketing & Strategy A UG degree in Engineering or related science/technology subject (min 2.2)
MSc Crisis and Disaster Management MSc Strategic Marketing Management
MSc Strategy & Analytics MSc Entrepreneurship Must have obtained a strong quantitative background. MSc Finance ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: English Required Pass mark for progression MSc Strategy & Entrepreneurship Must achieve 60% in academic modules. Must have obtained a strong quantitative background. HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IELTS equivalent: 6.5 (in academic modules): 40%50% MSc Global Operations & Service Management MSc Strategy & Leadership Must achieve 60% in academic modules MA Forensic Linguistics MSc Strategy and International Business 60% in academic modules must have evidence of previous liguistics studies MA Translating for Business and International Institutions MSc Human Resource Management Undergraduate degree with modules including business management, economics, entrepreneurship and accounting MA International Relations and Global Governance MSc Information Systems and Business Analysis Must have working knowledge of French language (CEFR B2) MSc Social Science Research (Management) Must have a quantitative or maths background MSc Work Psychology and Business MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Must have a British Psychological Society accredited Undergraduate Psychology degree MSc Social Science Research (International Politics) MSc International Accounting and Finance MA TESOL and Translation Studies
ONCAMPUS PROGRESSION PATHWAY: English Required Pass mark for progression LIFE SCIENCES IELTS equivalent: 6.5 (in academic modules): 40%50%
MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (NEW Sept 2021) MSc Drug Delivery Overall pass 60% in academic modules, 60%+ in Molecular Biology**, 60%+ Statistical Analysis of Scientific Data & Research Project. Can be studied on Humanities pathway. MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc Health Psychology Overall pass 60% in academic modules, 60%+ in the following modules: Molecular Biology, 60%+ Statistical Analysis of Scientific Data & Research Project. Can be studied on Humanities pathway. MSc Regenerative Medicines Manufacturing
MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc Biosciences for Industry
MSc Pharmacokinetics
1 subject to achieving progression criteria 2available for January 2022 degree start 12 13 About ONCAMPUS
How ONCAMPUS Your route to a degree at Works Aston University Our programmes at ONCAMPUS Aston are designed for ONCAMPUS Aston offers guaranteed progression* to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees international students who do not meet the requirements for at Aston University, on successful completion of our Foundation or International Year One programmes.
direct entry to Aston University to study. You will benefit from the *subject to meeting the specified criteria support we offer in preparing you to progress to the University.
Pre-university Undergraduate degree
1 term 3 terms Year 1 Year 2 Year 3+
Business, Economics, Finance & Management degrees
Increase your English Improve academic grades Expert university Progress to language level and study skills progression support university degree Engineering & Sciences degrees • Academic writing skills • Additional year of study • Expert guidance on which equivalent to 13 years of UK study degree to progress to Undergraduate Humanities & Social Sciences degrees • Academic reading skills Foundation for undergraduate degree • One-to-one support sessions Programme • Presentation and • Demonstrate academic level to Master’s discussion skills • Faculty visits and meetings meet university requirements Life Sciences degrees Foundation Programme • Listening and note taking Master’s degree • Present higher grades in pathway programme than achieved at high Medicine degrees school for undergraduate entry English Language Preparation • Learn the study skills essential for success in UK universities
• Additional research study skills for A range of Business, HR, Marketing, Master’s students International Year One Engineering, Law and Computing related degrees
Outstanding A proven track Part of the Quality gives you... teaching and record of success University from assured support ONCAMPUS is part of day one Cambridge Education Group, ONCAMPUS Aston is reviewed Through every step of your The ONCAMPUS centre is located one of the UK’s leading regularly by the Quality journey with us, you will be at the heart of the University close Assurance Agency (QAA), which supported by highly qualified university pathway providers to all of its facilities. since 1952. is responsible for maintaining teachers and support staff, standards across the UK both in and outside the You will receive a University university system. classroom. Cambridge Education Group student card, and with it you will was the first private institution have access to all the University’s Your personal tutor will meet to offer university foundation facilities, clubs and societies while with you regularly to ensure programmes in the UK you study your ONCAMPUS you are on track to pass the in 1985, and successfully programme. programme and progress to prepares thousands of your chosen degree. students for the UK’s top You will meet your course leader at universities every year. the University before you start your Your personal tutor is also degree and have the opportunity there to help you with any to try out some of Aston’s excellent issues you might have inside or facilities. outside the classroom. 13 14 15 About ONCAMPUS
Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) This programme gives guaranteed progression1 to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees.
English level required Pass mark for (IELTS equivalent) for Degree progression route progression from progression (internal 1 1 Pathways Modules academic modules assessment)
Economics & Advanced Maths for from 6.0 Business English Skills for Business 50% (no component Finance Business & Finance lower than 5.5)
from 6.0 Engineering & Pure Physical Sciences English Physics or Chemistry Skills for Science from 40% (no component Mathematics lower than 5.5) Extended Undergraduate Undergraduate Foundation Humanities & Globalisation & Human Skills for Humanities from 6.0 Foundation Programme English 50% (no component Social Sciences Internationalisation Interactions & Social Sciences Programme (3 terms) lower than 5.5) Undergraduate degree
from 6.5 Chemistry for Biology for Life Sciences English Skills for Science from 60%2 (no component Life Sciences Life Sciences lower than 6.0)
7.0 Pure Mathematics Chemistry for Medicine English Biology for Medicine 75%2 (all components) & Statistics Medicine
3 terms
IELTS 4.0 IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 From IELTS 6.0
Entry criteria Dates Number of Business & Engineering & Medicine Progressing to terms Humanities Life Sciences tuition fee undergraduate tuition fee tuition fee degree starting in English From Guideline 16 4.5 IELTS 27 September 2021 – 05 June 2022 3 £15,780 £16,380 £20,880 September 2022 level: minimum Must be 17 at the start of the intended or equivalent, with no component less than degree programme. 27 September 2021 – 12 August 2022 4 £21,010 £21,610 - September 2022 4.0 for 3-term UFP. Medicine requires age: 06 January 2022 – 12 August 2022 3 £15,780 £16,380 - September 2022 IELTS 6.0 for 3 term UFP. An extended programme is available if you ¹ Subject to achieving the pass mark for progression, detailed above. All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and £2,200 deposit which is offset against the last term’s fees. An under-18 supplement applies to do not have the required English language all students under the age of 18 at the start of their programme. For more details, see page 23 or visit www.oncampus.global/about-us level. This programme lasts 4 terms and ² Some degrees have higher progression criteria. Please see page 10-11 for includes an English Language module (ELPP) specific details. Note: Modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when followed by the 3-term UFP. you arrive at ONCAMPUS Aston. For more information on module content, visit our website www.oncampus.global.
Academic 11-12 years requirements: Successful completion of 11-12 years of schooling with good grades. Please see For progression degrees, see pages 10-11 www.oncampus.global for country-specific academic entry requirements.
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International Year One (IY1) This programme offers guaranteed progression1 to Year 2 of selected undergraduate degrees. English level required Pass mark for (IELTS equivalent) for progression from progression (internal Pathways Modules academic modules1 assessment)1
from 6.5 Accounting & You will study a wide range of business subjects, gaining a broad insight into management required by all accounting professionals. minimum 40% (no component Finance lower than 5.5)
You will study a wide range of management related subjects, designed to ensure you have a broad foundation and from 6.5 Business & knowledge of management. You will consider the economic, financial, human and legal issues managers deal with, and minimum 40% (no component Management learn the tools and techniques they use to resolve them. lower than 5.5)
Human Resource You will develop an understanding of the historical context within which work has developed and changed in the last from 6.5 century. You will also develop knowledge of key elements of business management such as economics, marketing, law minimum 40% (no component Management and accounting. lower than 5.5)
International You will study a wide range of management related subjects, designed to ensure you have a broad foundation and from 6.5 Business & knowledge of management. You will consider the economic, financial, human and legal issues managers deal with, and minimum 40% (no component Management learn the tools and techniques they use to resolve them. lower than 5.5)
from7.0 6.5 Extended International You will study a range of topics, designed to give you a solid foundation for your business degree, including core 2 Marketing modules in marketing. minimum70% 40% (no(no componentcomponent International Year One lowerlower thanthan 6.5)5.5) Year One (3 terms)
Electrical & You will cover the fundamental principles of the field, such as digital and analogue electronics, computing, from 6.0 Electronic mathematics and project management. minimum 40% (no component Undergraduate degree Engineering lower than 5.5)
from 6.0 Civil You will build your fundamental knowledge of the sector and relevant disciplines. To introduce you to the world of civil engineering, topics covered will include construction, materials, mechanics and mathematical skills. minimum 40% (no component Engineering lower than 5.5)
from 6.0 Mechanical You will cover fundamental disciplines of mechanical engineering, through academic classes in engineering, science and maths. You’ll also take on large, integrated projects in practical settings, and we will help you to understand new minimum 40% (no component Engineering technology and concepts. lower than 5.5)
You will study the key foundations of law and choose a pathway later in your degree, tailored to reflect your interests from 6.5 Law and career aspirations. minimum 40% (no component lower than 6.5)
You will be given a grounding in computer science to prepare you to learn how to run software projects, developing from 6.0 Computer Science the skills to be a designer, programmer and project manager and understanding how to create usable and accessible minimum 40% (no component software. lower than 5.5) 3 terms
IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5 From IELTS 6.5
Entry criteria Dates Number Business, HR, Engineering Progressing to undergraduate of terms Accounting, & Computing degree Year 2 starting in English From Guideline 17+ Marketing & tuition fee 5.5 IELTS Law tuition fee level: minimum Under-18 students are subject to the or equivalent, with no component less than under-18 supplement 27 September 2021 – 05 June 2022 3 £16,080 £16,380 September 2022 5.0, for 3-term IY1. age: 27 September 2021 – 12 August 2022 4 £21,410 £21,710 September 2022 4-term programmes are available, depending on 06 January 2022 – 12 August 2022 3 £16,080 £16,380 September 2022 your English language level.
All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and £2,200 deposit which is offset against the last term’s fees. An under-18 supplement applies to all students under the age of 18 at the start of their programme. For more details, see page 23 or visit: www.oncampus.global/about-us Academic 12 years requirements: Successful completion of high school with good ¹Subject to meeting specified entry criteria. grades. Please see www.oncampus.global for For progression degrees, see pages 10-11 country-specific academic entry requirements.
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Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP) The Master’s Foundation Programme offers guaranteed progression1 to a wide range of Master’s degrees at Aston University.
English level required Pass mark for (IELTS equivalent) for Degree progression route progression from progression (internal Pathways Modules academic modules1 assessment)1
Research Postgraduate Skills Business English 50% from 6.5 Project Development
3 term students Engineering & Research Postgraduate Skills from 6.0 English will choose two (no component Extended Master’s Physical Sciences Development 50% Project further subjects. lower than 5.5) Master’s Foundation Foundation Programme 2 term students Programme (3 terms) Humanities & Research Postgraduate Skills English will choose from 50% from 6.5 Social Sciences Project Development Master’s degree one further subject.
Life Sciences English Research Postgraduate Skills from 50%2 from 6.5 Project Development
3 terms 2 terms 1 term
From IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5 IELTS 6.0
Entry criteria Dates Number of terms Tuition fee Progressing to Master’s degree starting in
27 September 2021 - 05 June 2022 3 £15,780 September 2022 From English Guideline 21+ 27 September 2021 - 12 August 2022 4 £21,010 September 2022 level: 5.0 IELTS minimum or equivalent, with no single element less than 27 September 2021 - 16 December 2021 1 £5,320 January 2022 5.0, for 3-term MFP. age: 06 January 2022 - 12 August 2022 3 £15,780 September 2022 06 January 2022 - 05 June 2022 2 £10,550 September 2022
¹ Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified Degree All programmes are subject to a £300 registration fee and £2,200 deposit which is offset against the last term’s fees. Academic entry criteria. Some degrees require additional criteria and/or a requirements: higher pass mark as indicated on the degree list on page 12-13. Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
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Living in Birmingham Accommodation
We will make sure you have a safe, comfortable environment to live in while you study with us. It is very important that you have a place to stay Accommodation when you arrive in the UK, and while you can choose to organise your own accommodation, we strongly recommend that all students book a room guaranteed until 31 July through our free service.
Bromsgrove House Canalside
Bromsgrove House is a stunning, modern and stylish Canalside is located just an 8 minute walk from ONCAMPUS property situated close to the city centre and China Town. in the heart of historic Birmingham. The building has first class studio rooms which include a private kitchen area, ensuite bathroom, large bed, study The accommodation has a great atmosphere with lots of desk and lots of storage space. different social spaces to enjoy your free time in. You will have your own ensuite room with a private bathroom and The accommodation is conveniently located and just a a shared kitchen to cook together with your friends. The 2 minute walk away from Chinese supermarkets, bakeries, property has one of the largest onsite accommodation delicious restaurants and the world-famous bullring gyms, perfect for exercising after a long day studying. shopping centre.
Key features: Key features:
Pool Gym Karaoke Room TV Lounge table tennis area
Cinema Room Gaming Room Study En-suite Room Room
Room contract length is subject to availability and varies throughout the year.
Under 18 Supplement Student Cover Under British Law, anyone under-18 is legally classed as a child and It’s essential for international students to take out such students often have different needs for welfare and support. adequate insurance while studying. ‘Student Cover’ has ONCAMPUS provides a range of extra tailored services covered been created in partnership with Endsleigh, the UK’s by the under-18s supplement, which is automatically added to the largest student insurance provider. With both standard student’s account. Students have access to experienced welfare and premium options, ‘Student Cover’ is specifically personnel who provide both academic and emotional support designed to meet your needs while studying with us before and after arrival, as well as an independent guardian from – from the time you set off to the moment you arrive the professionally-accredited College Guardian initiative. back home. For more information about the under-18 supplement, For more information about Student Cover, visit visit www.oncampus.global/about-us. Our under-18 www.oncampus.global/insurance 22 accommodation policy can also be found on this link. 23 About student life
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Aston, Birmingham T Home of Tower Mi enniu The UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, is also Europe’s youngest. Birmingham Aston Villa Point A bustling, vibrant and multi-cultural city, Birmingham offers award- Co ore ir in ha is the UK’s most Cathedra winning theatre, contemporary art, designer fashion and premier league Football Club usiness Great Distri t estern Thinktank football (it’s home to Aston Villa, Prince William’s favourite football club). entrepreneurial region Ar ade ir in ha (Start Up Britain) S ien e Museu If food is your passion, there are endless options from curry in the Coun i ir in ha House Balti Triangle to Michelin-starred restaurants in the city, or chocolate Museu Hosting Arena Art Ga ery indulgence at Cadbury World. Whatever your taste, Birmingham has ir in ha The i rary i toria ationa Moor Street o ir in ha S uare something to suit everyone. Sea i e CC Station Centre Sy phony 2022 Centenary Ha S uare Commonwealth Games Cana oat Trips Grand Se rid es kon Ga ery ew Street Centra Station u rin rind eyp a e ohn ewis
Birmingham is the Over The ir in ha u rin d Rep Airport Market The E e tri 1 .7 miles 2nd largest city A e andra Harvey Cine a Theatre ho esa e in the UK 300 i ho s Market and the youngest major city in company headquarters The Cu e Europe – 40% of the population is are based in Birmingham (including under 25 years old! HSBC, Land Rover and Jaguar) offering great links to industry throughout your degree.
Famous Music
Birmingham is a leading city of music, home to legendary Heavy Metal Home to one of Europe’s group Black Sabbath, British Reggae largest shopping malls group UB40 and the likes of synth- pop Duran Duran. With multiple live alongside a wide range of shops, music venues, including the Arena restaurants, bars and global brands Birmingham and the O2 Institute, such as Selfridges and Harvey there are venues to suit any musical Nichols. preference.
One of the UK’s Travel greenest cities Birmingham is brilliantly placed with over 8,000 acres in the centre of England. It’s 90 and 600 parks and open spaces – minutes to London in the South or that’s more than Paris! Manchester in the North, and is In addition, Birmingham has more close to some of the best English canals than Venice, offering many countryside. With its own airport routes for walking, running or cycling offering direct flights to many and the opportunity to enjoy the European cities, travelling further great outdoors. afield couldn’t be easier.
24 25 26 27 ONCAMPUS ASTON Application form Next APPLICATION FORM
Apply ONLINE at www.oncampus.global/apply or return this form to: Admissions Office,ON CAMPUS, Cambridge Education Group, 51-53 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NT, United Kingdom Steps Tel: +44 (0)1223 345698 Email: [email protected] Please write neatly using BLOCK CAPITALS in black ink or typescript. Incomplete application forms submitted without ALL the supporting documents will delay the decision process.
1. Use of agent (if none, please proceed to section 2) Please complete the details below and see section 7 of the Conditions of Enrolment which can be found at Submit your application by one of the following methods: www.oncampus.global/terms 1 • Online: www.oncampus.global Agency name Counsellor name • Email: [email protected] Branch Counsellor email address Please remember to include all relevant documentation: • Academic transcripts (with translations if not originally in English) • Evidence of English level 2. Personal details (must be completed) • Copy of passport Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms etc) Date of birth (dd/mm/yy) • Explanation of any study gaps First name(s) • Copies of any previous/current study visas Additional documentation may be required depending on the course. Our Admissions team will contact you Family name should this be the case. Nationality (as passport) Gender
Our Central Admissions team will review your application. Do you hold another nationality? Yes No If yes, please specify the country of citizenship: 2 We will send you an offer letter which will list any outstanding conditions. We will remove any conditions that have already Country of permanent residence been met. If we think the course is not right for you, we will suggest an alternative. Home address Parent/guardian address (if different) If we have any queries about your application, we will contact you for further information.
To accept your place on the course you will need to meet all the remaining conditions, including payment of the 3 deposit/registration fee or proof of government sponsorship. We can only confirm your place once all conditions Postcode Postcode have been met, although once the deposit is paid we will hold a place for you. Please note that if you require a visa to study with us, you may need to provide additional evidence to comply Country Country with the visa regulations in the UK. These are the requirements of the government and not of ONCAMPUS. Your Mobile (incl. country code) Mobile (incl. country code) assistance in meeting these requirements is much appreciated. Telephone (incl. country code) Telephone (incl. country code)
Once you have paid your deposit and met all the conditions of offer, we will confirm your place and send you a Student email (your application cannot be processed if this is missing) 4 Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) or a Certificate of Enrolment (CoE) depending on the type of visa you require. If you need to obtain a visa, you will need to use your CAS/CoE to support your visa application. Please note a CAS can only be issued up to six months before the start of the course (if you apply from outside the UK) or 3. Payment of tuition fees up to three months (if you are eligible to apply from within the UK). Self Parent/Guardian Company sponsor Government sponsor
5 You will then need to apply for a visa if you require one to study in the UK. It is your responsibility to obtain a visa before you travel to join the course. 4. Disability/special needs If you do not have a valid visa for studies in the UK, you will not be able to join the course. You are required to If you have a disability, impairment or medical condition which may affect your studies, please provide details below. pay at least the first term’s tuition fees before you begin your studies atON CAMPUS. You should arrive on the weekend before the start date of the course; please check your CAS or CoE for further details.
I consent to ONCAMPUS processing my/the student’s disability, impairment or medical condition information provided as part of
6 We will send you pre-arrival information. this application. The accommodation application form will be included in the pre-arrival information. You should complete the form, selecting your preferred option, and return it to ONCAMPUS Aston by email to liveinaston@oncampus. Signature of student: Signature of parent/legal guardian: global. Birmingham International is the closest airport to ONCAMPUS Aston. There are various routes that you can You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time take from the airport by train, bus or taxi. Please be advised that public transport is the cheapest option. Please by emailing the ONCAMPUS data protection officer on [email protected] refer to the pre-arrival information that we send you for more details.
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5. Is there anything that could negatively impact your application such as a Criminal Conviction? 9. Under 18 Supplement (Guardianship Students)
Yes (please provide further details below) No (Your enquiry cannot be processed if you do not complete this section) Students who will be under the age of 18 when they start an ONCAMPUS programme are required to have a UK guardian as a condition of their placement. If you do not have a UK guardian, ONCAMPUS can assist in organising a suitable guardian for you through our partners, College Guardians.
Do you require assistance in organising a UK guardian through College Guardians? Yes No 6. Academic history If NO, please provide proof of alternative adequate cover when you confirm your place. Please give details of your current or most recent school, college or university. Please include full transcripts of all your relevant academic qualifications, translated into English. Institution 10. How did you hear about us? Date from Date to Please indicate how you heard of these courses (Please tick)
Have you previously studied in the UK? Agent Exhibition Family Internet
Yes No (if yes, please provide details below) Other (please specify): Type of visa: Tier 4 General Tier 4 Child
Short Term Study Visa Other (please specify) 11. Declaration Visa dates (start and end dates): I declare that I am applying to ONCAMPUS as a genuine student and that the information and supporting evidence and academic Have you ever had a visa refusal? Yes No (if yes, please provide details and a brief explanation below) documents I have provided are true copies. I understand that by signing this declaration I have read, understood and agreed to the terms and conditions and fees of study at ONCAMPUS Aston as outlined on the ONCAMPUS website www.oncampus.global/terms and agree to comply with UKVI regulations at the time of application and during my course of study. If you do not have access to the website or would like a written copy of the conditions of enrolment, you can request these from 7. Details of course(s) for which you wish to apply ONCAMPUS Central Admissions at [email protected] We would like to send you information about services relevant to ONCAMPUS students and your stay in the UK if you are happy to Please give details of the ONCAMPUS programme for which you are applying. Please also state the subject and study level you are receive such information. aiming for (undergraduate or Master’s degree) alongside the proposed year of study. I am happy to receive information about ONCAMPUS products and offers by: University degree you wish to progress to e.g. – BA (Hons) Business Management Email Telephone Text message Social Messaging Social Media
ONCAMPUS programme: Signature of applicant Date Undergraduate Foundation Programme Business Engineering and Physical Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Life Sciences Medicine Parent or guardian signature (if applicant is not the fee payer or is under 18) Date International Year One Business and Management International Business and Management Marketing Accounting and Finance If you wish to stop receiving marketing communications at any time then please click the unsubscribe option in any email received HR and Business Management Law Mechanical Engineering Computer Science or alternatively please email [email protected]. For further information on how ONCAMPUS processes your personal data Civil Engineering please see our Privacy Policy at http://www.cambridgeeducationgroup.com/about-us/privacy-policy.htm Master’s Foundation Programme Business Engineering and Physical Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Life Sciences
Date you want to start the programme: September 2021 January 2022 Number of terms you want to study: 1 term 2 terms 3 terms 4 terms
8. Student insurance If you would like our Student Cover insurance included with your offer, please tick the YES box below. Otherwise please tick NO and provide proof of your alternative travel insurance cover when you confirm your place.
Do you require Student Cover insurance? Yes No
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Before sending the application, please ensure you have:
{ Completed the application form in full and signed it
{ Enclosed copies of transcripts and/or certificates for all your relevant qualifications (with certified English translated copies if in any other language)
{ Enclosed a copy of your passport and copies of previous UK visas
{ Provided an explanation of any gaps in your academic record e.g. CV (if applicable)
{ Enclosed a certificate for a Secure English Language Test such as IELTS Follow our latest news { Read the Student Cover insurance policy document (if choosing this option) at www.oncampus.global/insurance, or if not choosing Student Cover that you have facebook.com/oncampusglobal included proof of alternative insurance instagram.com/oncampus_global youtube.com/oncampus_uusa linkedin.com/company/oncampus.global
HEAD OFFICE Cambridge Education Group 51-53 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NT, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1223 345698 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oncampus.global
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Information in this brochure is correct at time of issue in February 2021. ONCAMPUS and the University Partner reserve the right to alter, reschedule or close courses which do not remain viable; students will be informed. Please check our website at www.oncampus.global for updated information. 32 Visit www.oncampus.global 00826