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NCUK’s Founding Universities (see back cover) www.britishacademiccenter.com EN ABOUT NCUK

The Northern Consortium is a charity founded in 1987 to facilitate access to British education for international students. The Northern Consortium was established by a group of forward thinking universities in the north of England. The group, keen to share their knowledge and experience, established one of the earliest examples of transnational education.

As a result, tens of thousands of students have bene!tted from access to international education over the last thirty years. In 2003, the Northern Consortium, established its wholly-owned subsidiary, NCUK, to continue to create opportunities internationally that improve access to higher education for students globally.

The Northern Consortium’s core charitable object is the advancement of education which it pursues through the activities of NCUK, and directly through the provision of scholarships, awards and investments in the international education market.

2 NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 7 Reasons to Choose NCUK Thailand NCUK Guaranteed Access Outstanding locations NCUK is unique in UK NCUK has helped tens of We are located at Rasa Tower, higher education thousands of international Bangkok. It is near: We are a consortium of leading students gain guaranteed - BTS Sky Train Mochit Station UK universities dedicated to giving access to leading UK universities, - Underground Subway MRT international students access to choosing from thousands of Phahon Yothin Station universities worldwide and helping different courses, and earning - Chatuchak Market you succeed when you get there. world recognized undergraduate (The world’s largest weekend market) degrees ina huge range of - Central Ladprao Department Store subjects. - Don Meung International Airport Our Quali!cation Our quali!cations are recognized Our expert teachers by the 16 NCUK universities and Have internationally recognized Fantastic Support by many others across the UK, quali!cations and a wide range We offer a single point of including many in the Russell of experience. Our teachers are application to thousands of Group, and also by universities expert, friendly and approachable undergraduate and postgraduate internationally. And far more than and will help students get the degrees. Students will receive other quali!cations, they prepare utmost bene!t from their course. ongoing specialist advice and you to hit the ground running. support from our dedicated They are designed in Our class Placement Team and local collaboration with our Enjoyable, interactive and relevant Counselors. universities and combine high to students need. We place a academic standards with small number of students in each language, study, social and class, with a maximum of 15-18 to cultural skills. give each individual student more attention.

NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 3 NCUK Guarantee Universities

ASTON UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY OF th In the top 150 in the world and 18 BIRMINGHAM BRADFORD in the UK (QS Graduate Ranked in the top 10 for 17 Ranked in the top 10 for Employability Rankings 2017) academic subjects such as Physiotherapy, Forensic and also a GOLD AWARD Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ophthalmics, Occupational WINNER for Teaching Excellence Science and Information Systems, Therapy and Medical Technology. Framework. English and Creative Writing, (CUG2017). Drama and Dance, and so on (The Guardian University Guide 2018).

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KINGSTON UNIVERSITY LEEDS BECKETT Times Higher Education named One of the top 10 universities in UNIVERSITY one of the the UK according to The Times Four Star rating in latest QS globe’s top 150 young universities and The Sunday Times Good rankings. in 2016. University Guide 2018.

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QUEEN MARY THE UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY OF LONDON This architectural environment is ranked in 46th place for Civil and SHEFFIELD TOP 20 UK position in QS World th University Rankings. Structural Engineering and in the Ranked 104 in the world – and top 200 in the latest QS World 13th in the UK according to the University Rankings. 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. IFY IFY IYOne IFY IYOne

4 NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 UNIVERSITY OF th TOP 16 in The Times and The HUDDERSFIELD Ranked amongst the world’s top Sunday Times Good University WINNER HEA GOLD Global 100 institutions in the QS World Guide league table 2018. Teaching Excellence Award 2017. University Rankings by Subject 2017, with the 4th highest score in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS).

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LIVERPOOL JOHN THE MOORES UNIVERSITY MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN University of the Year’ 2017 by Ranked 38th best university in UNIVERSITY Times Higher Education. the world according to the 2017 Ranked 64th in the UK by in the Academic Ranking of World Times Higher Education (THE) Universities. World University Rankings. IFY IYOne IFY IYOne IFY IYOne

IFY - International Foundation Year SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY IYOne - International Year One TOP 50 for student satisfaction and Silver rated for Teaching Excellence Framework 2017.

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NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 5 Our alumni have gone on to study at the following prestigious universities:

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NCUK IFY students achieving a 90% 2017

Why study the NCUK IFY with British Academic Center? NCUK is a consortium of leading UK • 100% of students who successfully universities dedicated to helping pass the IFY will progress to international students achieve a place university. on a UK degree programme. • Personalised university placement It delivers pathway programmes to guidance and support. allow students to gain the skills and • Excellent levels of individual care quali!cations necessary to succeed and support. at university.

Successful completion of the All NCUK programmes are created in International Foundation Year leads to conjunction with its founding guaranteed access to leading universities, and all are designed to universities in the UK, USA, Ireland give students the skills needed to get and Australia. their UK studies off to a #ying start.

NCUK has been working with Once students have passed the international students since 1987, so NCUK programme, they are far helping 30,000 students progress guaranteed entry into one of 16 to degree courses. NCUK partner universities.

8 NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 NCUK International Foundation Year No one else can offer this guarantee. NCUK founding universities include: The best possible start • , Birmingham The NCUK IFY is a modular • programme designed to prepare • students for !rst-year entry into • University of Bristol undergraduate degree courses. • University of Hudders!eld Students will study a combination of • University of Kent modules to !t in with their degree • Kingston University London destination. Four pathways are available: • University of Leeds • Business • Humanities • • Engineering • Science • Liverpool John Moores University All NCUK programmes also include a • The University of Manchester specialist English for Academic • Manchester Metropolitan University Purposes module designed to provide • Queen Mary, University of London students with the language and study • University of Salford, Manchester skills necessary to give them a head • The start on an undergraduate degree in the • Sheffield Hallam University UK, USA, Australia, etc. NCUK students have also gained Excellent university progression places at the following universities: NCUK’s relationship with it’s 16 • University of Cambridge partner universities guarantees entry • University of Durham into over 4,000 degree programmes in • University of Edinburgh the UK. NCUK also works with a • King’s College London number of partner universities • University of St. Andrews offering progression to successful NCUK • University of Warwick IFY students. Students can choose the programme and university best suited to NCUK IFY guarantee them. Once students pass their NCUK programme, they are guaranteed entry into one of the 16 NCUK universities. This guarantee is exclusive to NCUK. The entry criteria for each of our university varies, depending on exam results.The better the performance, the greater the chance students have of getting their !rst choice place!

NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 9 NCUK International Foundation Year Pathways and Module Outlines The NCUK IFY is speci!cally designed for international students to provide them with the skills necessary to succeed at university.

EAP is recognized by NCUK’s partner NCUK Partners with university for entry without further English British Council (Thailand) language certi!cation

One Compulsory Module: Offers made on an IELTS equivalency basis; – A = IELTS 7.0 English For Academic Purpose (EAP) – B = IELTS 6.5 The aim of the NCUK EAP module is to provide – C = IELTS 6.0 students with the necessary English language and academic skills required by UK university programmes.

NCUK recognises the importance of a solid foundation in English. Therefore the EAP component accounts for 224 hours while other subjects study for 112 hours of the entire course. This ensures that all our students are sufficiently prepared for their chosen degree in the UK.

At NCUK Thailand, the English for Academic Purpose and study skills (EAP) component is taught by British Council teachers who hold DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English) quali!cations.

10 NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 Plus three (3) additional modules pects concerning the study of society and politics directly related to the student’s chosen and feel con!dent in undertaking undergraduate pathway: studies in this !eld. The module is based mainly on sociology, and speci!cally on the ‘A’ and ‘AS’ level Economics sociology speci!cations approved by the QCA. This The overall aim of this module is to module covers the following areas: Social Class, provide an introduction to the basic Social Class, Wealth and Poverty, Globalisation, economic concepts and principles. Democracy, Participation and Ideology, the British Reference is made mainly to the UK experience Government, Society, Politics, and the in preparation for studying with British Environment. students at university. The !rst semester will deal with “micro” economic issues and the Physics second “macro” economic issues. This module covers the following areas: Micro Economics covers: Economic Mechanics, Electricity, Vibrations and Waves; Systems; Demand, Supply and Market Price; Thermal Physics; and Nuclear Physics. In order Business Economics. to be taught within the single academic year Macro Economics covers: The main available, the syllabus has been modi!ed and the objectives of Government Economic Policy; following major topics, normally taught at Physics Economic Growth; Taxation and Government “A” level, are not covered: First and Second Laws of Spending; Money and Monetary Policy; Thermodynamics; optional topics such as In#ation and Unemployment; Trade Policy. Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Particle Physics and Electronics. These topics are adequately Mathematics introduced in the relevant undergraduate courses The overall aim of this module is to equip at NCUK partner universities if required and students with the mathematical knowledge and assume no prior knowledge. skills necessary for entry into the !rst year of any UK/Western undergraduate degree course. Chemistry The module covers the following areas: This module is intended to give students a !rm Algebra, Binomial Expansions, grounding in the many aspects of chemistry and Trigonometric Functions, Laws of Indices, will enable them to feel con!dent in commencing Exponential Function; Calculus, Statistics, Trigo- the study of chemistry and related subjects at nometric Identities, Probability and Set Theory, undergraduate level. Students will be learning: Correlation and Linear Regression, Probability Atomic Structure and Mass, Chemical Bonding, Distributions and Further Metallic Bonding, Hydrogen Bonding and Simple Integration. Intermolecular Forces, Molarity and Balanced Equations, Empirical and Molecular Formulae, Business studies Oxidation and Reduction, Transition Elements. The overall aim is to ensure that students have Alkanes and Alkenes, Alcohols, Aldehydes and a solid grounding in many aspects of business Ketones, Energetics and Equilibrium, Kinetics, and studies and feel con!dent in commencing the Spectroscopy. study of business-related courses at undergraduate level. Students will be studying: Biology • Marketing: The Nature of Marketing; This module is intended to give students a !rm Market Analysis; Segmentation and grounding in many aspects of biology and will Positioning; Market Research; Marketing enable them to feel con!dent in commencing the Strategy; Marketing Mix. study of biology and related subjects at • Accounting and Finance, Human undergraduate level. This module covers the Resources: Organisational Structure and following topics: Structure and Function of Design; Motivation; Leadership and Biological Molecules, Organs, Tissues, Cellular Management Styles. Organisation and Cell Structure, Plant structure • Business and the Legal Environment, and Photosynthesis, Cell Membrane Structure and Fundamentals of Management: Strategy and Transport, Molecular Genetics: DNA Replication Objectives. Operations management is not and Protein Synthesis, Cellular reproduction, included. Physiological systems, Homeostasis, and Society and politics Interpretation of Scienti!c Data. The overall aim of this module is to ensure that students have a solid grounding in many as-

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in Business and Law Key Course Facts Start date This pathway prepares students in a variety of September subject areas and offers a wide range of progression options, particularly suited to those Programme Length seeking a career in business, !nance and all areas 2 terms or of management. This is the best pathway to follow approximately 9 months for students interested in studying maths as one of their modules during the International Foundation Class Size Year while keeping their options open to business Maximum of 18 students and humanities. per class

Core module: Specialist modules: Academic Entry English for Academic Business Studies Requirements Grade 11/ M.5/GPA 2.5 Up or Purposes and Study Maths for Business Grade 12/ M.6/GPA 2.0 Up or Skills Economics IGCSE GCSE GED The business pathway can lead to undergraduate degree programmes in areas such as: English Language Business > Accounting, Finance, Business Requirement Studies, Economics, Marketing, IELTS: 5.0 or IT Management, Banking, Events BAC IET: 5.0 (British Academic Management, International Centre International English Test) Management, Logistics and or equivalent English Supply Chain, Sports Business language test. Management, Fashion and Textile Those students achieving the Management, Hospitality minimum IELTS score overall Management but without the requisite score for any component will (Many of the humanities degree subjects are be considered on a case by also open to students following this pathway) case basis.

Validating Body Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK)

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in Humanities Key Course Facts Start date An ideal pathway for those students wishing to September access a wide range of degree programmes in the social sciences, humanities and speci!c areas such Programme Length as law and international relations. This pathway 2 terms or is aimed at those not wishing to include maths as approximately 9 months one of their modules, though many of the business and management degrees will be open as a future Class Size choice to graduates of this route. Maximum of 18 students per class

Academic Entry Academic Entry Core module: Specialist modules: Requirements Requirements Grade 11/ M.5/GPA 2.5 Up or English for Academic Business Studies Grade 11/ M.5 /GPA 2.5 Up or Grade 12/ M.6/GPA 2.0 Up or Grade 12/ M.6 /GPA 2.0 Up or IGCSE Purposes and Study Maths IGCSE GCSE Skills Economics GCSE GED GED The humanities pathway can lead to English Language undergraduate degree programmes in areas such as: Requirement Politics, International IELTS: 5.0 or Humanities > BAC IET: 5.0 (British Academic Relations, Media Studies, Centre International English Test) Journalism, Law, Criminology, or equivalent English Peace Studies, Development language test. Studies, Social Science, and Psychology Those students achieving the minimum IELTS score overall (Many of the business degree subjects are but without the requisite also open to students following this pathway) score in any component will be considered on a case by case basis.

“The education system very is Validating Body different in China – the NCUK Northern Consortium of UK teachers taught me how to succeed Universities (NCUK) in the UK style of learning.”

MENGSHI ZHAO NCUK IFY Graduate China The University of Bradford

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in Engineering Key Course Facts Start date With maths and physics as compulsory modules, September this is the perfect route for those wishing to study an engineering related-degree at university. This Programme Length pathway gives students access to virtually all 2 terms or engineering degrees while keeping the options approximately 9 months open to most business and humanities degrees. Class Size Maximum of 18 students per class Core module: Specialist modules: English for Academic Chemistry, Further Maths Academic Entry Purposes and Study Requirements Grade 11/ M.5 /GPA 2.5 Up or Skills, Maths, Physics Grade 12/ M.6 /GPA 2.0 Up or IGCSE The engineering pathway can lead to GCSE GED undergraduate degree programmes in areas such as: English Language Engineering > Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Automotive Requirement Engineering, Chemical IELTS: 5.0 or Engineering, Civil Engineering, BAC IET: 5.0 (British Academic Computer Science Engineering, Centre International English Test) Electrical Engineering or equivalent English Mathematics, Mathematics and language test. Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Those students achieving the minimum IELTS score overall but without the requisite (Many of the business and humanities score in any component will degrees are also open to students following be considered on a case by this pathway) case basis.

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in Science Key Course Facts Start date Students interested in a science degree should September follow the IFY science pathway as it provides the ideal preparation for access to a wide range of Programme Length science degrees through the addition of chemistry 2 terms or and biology module options. In addition, students approximately 9 months choosing the IFY science pathway can also be placed on many of the same degree programmes Class Size as those offered through the humanities, Maximum of 18 students engineering and the business pathways. per class

Core module: Specialist modules: Academic Entry Academic Entry Requirements English for Academic Chemistry, Biology, Physics Requirements Grade 11/ M.5 /GPA 2.5 Up or Purposes and Study Grade 11/ M.5 /GPA 2.5 Up or Grade 12/ M.6 /GPA 2.0 Up or Skills, Maths Grade 12/ M.6 /GPA 2.0 Up or IGCSE IGCSE GCSE GCSE GED The science pathway can lead to GED undergraduate degree programmes in areas such as: English Language Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Requirement Science > Biomedical Science, Physics, IELTS: 5.0 or Computer Science, Environmental BAC IET: 5.0 (British Academic Science, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Centre International English Test) Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, or equivalent English Psychology language test.

(Many of the business and humanities Those students achieving the minimum IELTS score overall degrees are also open to students following but without the requisite this pathway) score in any component will be considered on a case by case basis.

“At university in the UK, I am Validating Body enjoying studying in an Northern Consortium of UK international environment, Universities (NCUK) making new friends and living independently.”

DAVID NGECHU NCUK IFY Graduate Kenya The University of Leeds

NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 15 NCUK International Year One The pathway to year two of an undergraduate degree

The NCUK International Year One (IYOne) is equivalent to the !rst year of an undergraduate degree. NCUK IYOne gives students access to Year Two of a UK degree. Two main subject areas are offered: Business and Engineering.

The programme is taught over 9 months and is assessed via examinations and coursework. As well as equipping students with the English skills and academic quali!cations necessary for studying in the UK, the IYOne provides cultural awareness and teaches students how to learn in a Western environment.

The programme offers a number of study options for students with varying levels of English language skills and quali!cations. Students can enter the programme with a minimum of IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent. Alternatively, students can take an English language test provided by NCUK prior to enrolment. Students with English as a second language will typically study the English for Academic Purposes module alongside their subject modules since it provides an English language quali!cation recognised by NCUK universities for visa purposes, rendering an IELTS test unnecessary.

16 NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 NCUK International Year One OUR GUARANTEE

Once students pass the NCUK programme, they are guaranteed entry into an NCUK university. This guarantee is exclusive to NCUK. As only the very best partners are allowed to offer NCUK programmes to students, access to outstanding teachers, facilities and learning environments is assured.

Students can apply to up to !ve universities. Each NCUK university has its own entry criteria for each course, so it is important that students do as well as possible in the NCUK exams to have the best chance of getting into their !rst choice university.

The better the exam performance, the greater the choice of university.

90% of NCUK students are placed at their !rst choice of university.

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in Business Key Course Facts Start date The International Year One in Business has three September possible routes for students: • Accounting and Finance Programme Length • Business Management 2 terms or approximately 9 months • Events Management

The modules available are shown in the tables Class Size below: Maximum of 18 students per class

Academic Entry Requirements • Grade 12/ M.6 /GPA 2.75 Up • D grades from the NCUK IFY • A Level • IB • Successful completion of the !rst year at university

English Language Requirement IELTS: 5.5 BAC IET: 5.5 (British Academic Centre International English Test) or equivalent English language test.

Those students achieving the minimum IELTS score overall but without the requisite score in any component will be considered on a case by case basis.

Validating Body Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK)

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in Engineering Key Course Facts Start date The International Year One in Engineering currently September has three possible routes for your students.The modules your students can study can be found in Programme Length the tables below: 2 terms or • Electrical and Electronic Engineering approximately 9 months • Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering • Civil Engineering Class Size Maximum of 18 students per class

Academic Entry Requirements • Grade 12/ M.6 /GPA 2.75 Up • D grades from the NCUK IFY • A Level • IB • Successful completion of a University !rst year

English Language Requirement IELTS: 5.5 BAC IET: 5.5 (British Academic Centre International English Test) or equivalent English language test.

Those students achieving the minimum IELTS score overall but without the requisite score in any component will be considered on a case by case basis.

Validating Body Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK)

NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 19 IFY Route Map – How does it work?

Entry Requirements and Course Details • Duration: 9 months • Course start date: September • University preparation How to Apply and UCAS advice • Extra-curricular activities • Available at Rasa Tower, Entry Requirements How to Apply Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, To be eligible for the Students should visit Chatuchak International Foundation Year www.britishacademiccenter.com students must: and complete the enquiry • Be aged 16+ at the start of form. A member of the NCUK the programme international team will contact Further Information • Meet NCUK academic entry the student regarding their Students should visit: requirements application. www.britishacademiccenter.com • Meet NCUK English entry or contact NCUK via email at requirements [email protected]

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NCUK provides a high level of support to students throughout the admissions procedure. All students are interviewed online or in person by a senior member of our staff.

Admissions Procedure 1. Complete the application form and return with the following supporting documentation: - Copy of passport and previous UK visa(s) - 1-inch photo - Copy of any English language quali!cations - Copy of house registration - Copies of previous school quali!cations/reports/transcripts - Copy of ID card 2. Attend an interview with a senior member of staff and sit an entrance test if required. During the interview, expert and honest advice will be offered on programme/subject selection and how to make a competitive university application. Students may be required to sit an English or maths test depending on their quali!cations and the course they are applying for. An interview may take place at a British Council office overseas when NCUK staff are visiting a particular region or via Skype. 3. Receive a decision on the application (usually within 1–2 weeks).

If a place has been offered: 4. Pay a deposit.

All applications should be sent either to the student’s interviewer or [email protected]

NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 21 Testimonials Students from NCUK Thailand center receive an offer from Top UK universities

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BSc Economics and Accounting

BA Accounting and Finance

BA Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Punnatad Punwatanskul (Ice) BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Nicktanyarat Namjaisuk (Nick)

BA Business and Management BA Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) Management BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) Management BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Thanagid Nipattananchock (Mark) Nirinthana Jirapattanan (Peang)

22 NCUK Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019 MEng Computer science with

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Parames Porkha (Head) Passavut Othanavathakit (Fame)

BSc (Hons) Computer Security

Bsc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security

The Transform Together BEng (Hons) Computer Science Nutthitiya namjaisuk (Nut) the university kanatip klaisang (Tom)

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BSc Accounting and Finance with Hak Bun (Tin) Thammasit Srisawad (Time)

BSc (Hons) Marketing and Advertising

BA (Hons) Marketing Communications BA (Hons) Media Studies

BA (Hons) Marketing Management Virisara thitapanich (Preawa) Pitchayut Siriapaipan (Peach)

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