International Prospectus 2019-20
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INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019-20 1 INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 Welcome The decision to study overseas, and choosing which institution to attend, is one of the biggest and most important choices you will ever have to make. I am delighted that you have taken the Norwich possesses a large and diverse time to read our international prospectus student community and a vibrant city and I am confident that you will find centre with a thriving cultural scene, it a useful and informative guide that music venues and night life. Our Higher will help you with your decision. Education Centre is located in the heart of Norwich City, with our Ipswich Road A large and diverse college Campus also just a short walk away. City College Norwich is over 125 years old and one of the largest colleges in the Contact our International Team UK; we currently have in excess of 10,000 The College has a dedicated International students from over 90 different nationalities. Team, with many years of expertise in advising and assisting international We offer a wide range of course options students, who will be more than happy to for international students, ranging from assist you with any queries or questions. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses, Access to Higher They can be contacted on 01603 773 843 Education Diplomas and a varied range from within the UK, and +44 1603 773 843 of Honours Degree programmes. from the rest of the world. You may also email the International Team We take huge pride in the quality of our at [email protected]. teaching, the commitment of our staff and our facilities. We have relatively small class I wish you a warm welcome to City sizes to encourage a friendly learning College Norwich. environment, and we aim to provide you with an excellent educational experience which is both academically challenging but also supportive of you as an individual. A great place to study Corrienne Peasgood - Principal Norwich is one of the UK’s most historical cities, with a long tradition of education and learning. #CityCollegeNorwich 2 @norwichcollege @citycollegenorwich citycollegenorwich 3 CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome 3 How to Apply and Application Timeline 48 Why Study with Us? 6 Accommodation 50 College Life 12 Important Information 52 Norwich, The City of Stories 18 Contact Us 54 Studying in the UK 22 WHAT CAN I STUDY? BSc (Hons) Professional Access to Higher Education Aviation Engineering Practice 26 Science for Health Practitioners 37 BA (Hons) Business Management 27 Access to Higher Education Art & Design 38 BA (Hons) Childhood Studies 28 Access to Higher Education BA (Hons) Psychology Business Management 39 with Sociology 29 Access to Higher Education BA (Hons) English Engineering 40 & Social Sciences 30 A Levels 42 BA (Hons) English 31 (ESOL) English for Speakers BA (Hons) Leadership of Other Languages 46 in the Public Sector 32 BSC (Hons) Applied Sport, Health & Exercise 34 Access to Higher Education Diploma 35 Access to Higher Education Humanities & Social Sciences 36 4 @norwichcollege @citycollegenorwich citycollegenorwich 5 CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 City College Norwich City College Norwich has an outstanding reputation for providing high quality education and learning experiences for all students. You will receive a warm welcome at our College and be part of a vibrant and diverse community. Over 10,000 students study with us every year from over 90 different nationalities. We are renowned for our unique student experience, which provides our students with experiences and opportunities simply not available anywhere else. Industry standard facilities At our College, you will have access to industry standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. Our Higher Education Centre, Norfolk House, is located right in the heart of Norwich and provides dedicated facilities and resources to support you during your studies. On our main campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, dance spaces, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre. There are also some great places for you to relax and be entertained including cafés and restaurants and a gym. Why study with us? Industry links All of our courses are about helping you progress and taking you First of all, what amazed me was the environment of study in to where you want to be. City College Norwich. I studied for a BA (Hons) in Business Management and I found all the teachers very attentive and friendly. The size of the Our courses have been developed in partnership with employers and classes are relatively small, and as an international student I always will provide you with the skills and qualifications needed to take your received all the information I required from the International Student next step in education or to gain employment. Adviser. The tuition fees are low compared to other universities. It is a great college to study at. Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) BA (Hons) Business Management 6 Find out more at: ccn.ac.uk @norwichcollege @citycollegenorwich citycollegenorwich 7 OUR COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY OVER 10,000 STUDENTS CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH US EVERY YEAR - HERE ARE A FEW: 1. £ 2 . LOWER FEES OUTSTANDING THE FEE FOR THE MAJORITY SUPPORT OF OUR DEGREE COURSES IS £11,000 PER YEAR. OUR SMALLER CLASS SIZES AND TUTORIAL GROUPS We understand that finances are WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH an important part of the decision to OUTSTANDING SUPPORT undertake a Higher Education course overseas and have kept our fees as low DURING YOUR STUDIES, AS as we can, without comprising on quality, YOU WILL RECEIVE MORE to make the choice easier for you. PERSONAL ATTENTION AND GUIDANCE FROM YOUR TUTORS. This will ensure that you get the most out of your learning and a greater chance to succeed. The College also has a dedicated International Adviser who will initially help you with your course options, application and immigration procedures. Thereafter, whilst you are studying in Norwich, they will also take an interest in your welfare; helping you with any course progression information, visa advice, financial matters and any personal issues that you may require assistance with. 8 Find out more at: ccn.ac.uk @norwichcollege @citycollegenorwich citycollegenorwich 9 OUR COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 3 . A LONG ESTABLISHED INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Accordingly, the College has a strong HAVE BEEN COMING TO tradition of welcoming, encouraging and nurturing international students who have STUDY AT CITY COLLEGE come to the UK to further their education. NORWICH FOR OVER 60 YEARS, We have an expert team of staff who WITH MANY HUNDREDS OF are highly experienced in all aspects of INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS international education, who will be happy to assist you throughout your studies. GRADUATING WITH US. 4 . PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA (UEA) CITY COLLEGE NORWICH Our Degree students can also access HAS A LONG ESTABLISHED the following resources at UEA: • Library borrowing PARTNERSHIP WITH THE • Access to UEA Library Building and UNIVERSITY OF EAST facilities, 24/7, 365 days a year ANGLIA (UEA), A UK • Walk-in access to a range of e-resources TOP 20 AND WORLD TOP • IT account – on request • Library catalogue and help sheets 150 UNIVERSITY. ALL OF via the internet THE HIGHER EDUCATION • Separate internet pages to help City DEGREE PROGRAMMES College Norwich HE students find DELIVERED AT THE COLLEGE information and resources. • Discounted rate for the UEA Sportspark ARE VALIDATED BY THE UEA, including use of the gym, olympic size MEANING THAT THE QUALITY pool, an outdoor track and other OF THE AWARDS THAT facilities and programmes. YOU GET IS ASSURED BY A WORLD RENOWNED HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANISATION. 10 Find out more at: ccn.ac.uk @norwichcollege @citycollegenorwich citycollegenorwich 11 COLLEGE LIFE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 COLLEGE LIFE CAMPUSES Norfolk House Paston College Our Higher Education Centre, Norfolk Paston College is our campus located House, is located right in the centre in the town of North Walsham in North of Norwich. Norfolk House provides Norfolk. It lies in close proximity to the dedicated facilities and resources for tranquil North Norfolk coast and its Higher Education students to support famous coastal towns. Paston offers you during your studies. a range of academic and vocational courses with a strong emphasis on A Level and BTEC qualifications. Ipswich Road Campus Our main campus is located just 10 minutes’ walk from Norwich city centre. This vibrant campus contains a wide range of outstanding industry standard facilities, including TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre. There are also some great places for you to relax and be entertained including cafés, restaurants and a gym. NORTH WALSHAM International Aviation Academy Norwich Located next to Norwich International Airport, the brand new International Aviation Academy Norwich provides a world class learning environment for our aviation engineering courses. The first of its kind in the world, the Academy includes the Aviation Emulation Zone© where students work on live maintained aircraft. 12 Find out more at: ccn.ac.uk @norwichcollege @citycollegenorwich citycollegenorwich 13 COLLEGE LIFE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 - 20 COLLEGE LIFE INFORMATION STORE STUDENTS’ UNION (LIBRARY) The Students’ Union is made up of every student at City College Norwich and is here to support you during your studies. Once you enrol, you automatically become a member and have the opportunity to take part in many different activities from band and club nights to representation at Student Parliament. The Students’ Union holds regular events, including the Freshers’ Fair, and allows you to take part in a Our library provides access to a fantastic variety of student groups, societies range of resources to help you with your and associations.