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International Study Centre International Foundation Year and Pre-Masters in Economics 2012/13 International Study Centre International Foundation Year and Pre-Masters in Economics 2012/13 99% of students who completed the University of Surrey International Foundation Year were offered a place to study a Degree at the University of Surrey in 2011 The International Foundation Year at the University of Surrey offers a direct path to undergraduate study for international students who have completed high school. Combining academic modules, study skills and English language training, this programme qualifies students to meet the challenges of undergraduate degree-level study at the University. The Pre-Masters prepares international students for the demands of a taught Masters degree in Economics at the University of Surrey. The course will provide a fully supported learning environment and teaches students the language skills, study and research skills and academic knowledge required to progress to a Masters in Economics at the University. < “We are delighted that 99% of students who completed the University of Surrey Hassan Al-Khayyat – Chemical Engineering International Foundation Year were offered a place to study a Degree at the University << of Surrey in 2011” Yu Yue – International Hospitality Management <<< Dr. Peter Marshall, Alexander Danjuma Usman – Electronics and Computer Engineering Director of Student Recruitment www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 3 Discover the Discover your student life Your wellbeing Discover your 6 University of Surrey 18 The Surrey student experience 32 International Student Office, 40 International Study Centre Student care, Medical Centre, International Foundation Year, religious and spiritual support, English Language Preparation, student insurance Pre-Masters in Economics Discover your employability Your studies 12 20 Library, SPLASH, Learning Technologies, IT services Your social life Your next step 36 Students’ Union, student 56 Application, entry requirements, Your place to live societies, culture and academic fees 22 Campus, community, performance accommodation, campus map, Guildford and surrounding area Your sporting life 38 Surrey Sports Park, competitive sports clubs Discover the Discover your Your Discover your We’re committed to helping you get the most out of your time as a University student life wellbeing student. We offer help relevant to every area of your life. International Your Support Personal support of Surrey To help you get the most out of your university Study Centre Your wellbeing is important to us. We have a experience, you will be assigned a Link Tutor whilst variety of on-site support services to help you at the International Study Centre. When you move during your time at Surrey. to your degree, a personal tutor will be on hand to offer you guidance and support throughout your Settling in time with us. University life will probably be your first experience of living on your own away from home. When Our student sabbatical officers are actively involved you start you can join a programme of activities in student welfare and educational issues. You can designed to introduce you to various aspects of call on them to discuss any personal issues and get the University and your new student life. You will advice on your rights and financial concerns. meet staff and other students, take campus tours, join the Library, the Students’ Union, sports clubs and societies. We will do our very best to support you and help you feel at home. < Kezia Lopez — Dance and Culture < < < << Carmen Rademacher — International Hospitality Management Sean Galsworthy — Language Studies Andy Cheung — Medical Physics Alexandra Emery — Psychology www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 7 18 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 19 30 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 31 40 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 41 Discover the Discover your student life Your wellbeing Discover your 8 University of Surrey 18 32 40 International Study Centre 4 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 5 Discover the University of Surrey < Carmen Rademacher — International Hospitality Management www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 7 Discover the University of Surrey An International University An unrivalled location with an International Reputation We are based on a beautiful campus in an We are recognised as one of the most culturally unrivalled location for international students. diverse universities in the UK. You can enjoy a safe and relaxed study environment enhanced by wide-open spaces, More than 3,000 international students from over a lake and hundreds of trees. Yet London and 140 different countries have chosen to study at the main international airports are all less than the University of Surrey in 2011. They are drawn an hour away. It truly is the best of all worlds. by our strong international reputation, gained for the quality of both our teaching and research. Your Future Success We will ensure that you acquire relevant and Quality teaching professional knowledge and skills. The content of We offer a high-quality teaching experience across our programmes is informed by the latest employer our diverse range of subjects. Following official needs, as well as the highest academic standards. subject assessments of university teaching, we have been awarded ‘excellent’ ratings for teaching Our world-renowned Professional Training for quality in nine areas including Business and undergraduate students provides invaluable Management, Economics, Physics, Electronic experience. Engineering, Psychology, Civil Engineering and We believe that no other university can provide Materials Technology. you with better opportunities to enhance your Teaching at undergraduate level comprises group employability. projects, online learning, traditional lectures and That’s why the University of Surrey has the best individual work, along with practical laboratory employment record of any UK university. sessions for some subjects. You will receive full support from your tutors whether you work So discover a university that helps you stand on your own or as part of a group. out from the crowd. At postgraduate level, our programmes aim Discover the right university for you. to engage your academic curiosity, improve your knowledge, skills and intellect, and help Discover the University of Surrey. you connect them to your future ambitions. Our commitment to research makes us one of the strongest research-led institutions in the country and gives us a global reputation. “The University of Surrey has been and continues to be a great source of pride for me. I’ve seen it produce generations of the most employable graduates in the United Kingdom, as well as generating some highly advanced research across its broad portfolio.” HRH The Duke of Kent, Chancellor of the University of Surrey 8 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 9 Student Profile Alina Gavrilovskaya – Russia Business, Economics, Law and Politics Foundation Now graduated in BA International Hospitality and Tourism I started the Foundation course at the ISC in 2008 and moved to my chosen degree in Hospitality and Tourism. I can’t believe that I have just graduated. I was working so hard and I thought that my graduation was so far away that I would never see it. But now I am standing here in a gown. It’s fabulous! I would advise other young people to really take advantage of such an opportunity and to understand how this will help them in life in the future. The knowledge that they will get if they come to the UK to study will get them a long way. It’s priceless; it’s like the most important thing you can get. It’s a great education. As a final message I would like to say come to Surrey and enjoy your life! “Surrey has Tourism and Hospitality degrees that are ranked number 1 in the UK.” 10 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 11 Discover your employability < Glorianne Lazaro — Biomedical Science 12 www.surrey.ac.uk/isc www.surrey.ac.uk/isc 13 Discover the University of Surrey Discover the University of Surrey Top for Jobs Good Graduates, Great Jobs The Best Professional Placements The outstanding employment record of Surrey graduates demonstrates the overall benefit of our University of Surrey graduates are the most When it comes to graduate-level employability, As a Surrey student you will have the opportunity professional training year. Other benefits include: employable of any chartered university in we have maintained our enviable success rate. to spend 12 months working in industry, England. No other university is able to match commerce, the public sector or for professional • Being able to apply your subject knowledge An impressive 79 per cent of our graduates entered our consistently outstanding performance in the bodies. Over 50 per cent of our students complete to a real-life working context graduate-level jobs in 2010, compared with the employment league tables. a professional training year, which is one of the • The professional and experiential knowledge national average of just under 69 per cent. highest proportions of any UK university. gained from your time in a work environment In 2009 (the latest available statistics), 96.9 per will inform your final-year project work and cent of our graduates entered employment or The good news for our students continues The Surrey professional training year is a chance academic study further study, compared with the national average with our high average starting salaries. Tables in for you to develop and enhance your skills. • In many cases, the professional training of 89.9 per cent. This is the best figure of any The Sunday Times University Guide 2010 rankings The work experience you will gain will provide you experience is recognised by professional bodies chartered university in England. place us in the top 15 nationally and seventh out with all the tools to secure your graduate career. • You may be offered a permanent position of all the universities based outside London.
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