SHENZHEN AND QUEEN’S : JOINT FOUNDATION PROGRAMME qub.ac.uk PROFESSOR MICHAEL ALCORN PROFESSOR ZHENHUA TANG Chair of Joint Foundation Chair of Joint Foundation Programme, Queen’s Programme, University University Belfast

Shenzhen University has a long and proud history of working with Queen’s University on this groundbreaking Joint Foundation Programme. 2018 marked the 20th year of our collaboration, visionary educational partnership has helped the next generation of students to become world- class global scholars, encouraging internationalisation across disciplines.

qub.ac.uk/szu szuqueens.com Over 750 students have successfully completed the Programme and progressed to Queen’s, completing degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Finance, Economics, Business Management and Psychology. In 2018 we added streams in Life Sciences and Creative Arts. Our support in the area of Creative Arts has enabled us to provide dedicated practice and teaching facilities for our Joint Foundation Programme music students.

@QueensUBelfast Our unique Joint Foundation Programme develops language and /QueensUBelfast study skills to help students progress to a third level education @QueensUBelfast degree course and we recommend that you get in touch to find out more detail about the streams and how this programme /Come2Queens can help you take the next step in developing your career.

B Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 1 SHAPING A BETTER WORLD SINCE 1845

Queen’s was established by Pearl Delta, at the Back Bay of Royal Charter in 1845 and is Shenzhen, facing . the ninth oldest university It is the oldest university in the in the UK. Part of the elite Shenzhen SEZ in . It is Russell Group, it is one of accredited by the State Council the UK’s leading research as a full-time comprehensive intensive ranking university and is authorised in the top 180 universities to run graduate programmes in the world (QS World and award Master’s degrees. University Rankings 2019). Queen’s has a special Shenzhen University (SZU) relationship with was founded in 1983 and Shenzhen since 1998 with is situated in the Special over 700 progression Economic Zone (SEZ) of the students to Queen’s.

2 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 3 QUEEN’S AND SHENZHEN JOINT FOUNDATION PROGRAMME The Joint Foundation Programme (JFP) was established in 1998. It was a visionary move to create international educational partnerships.

With links to over 250 universities and 3,000 employers around the world, the JFP is part of a unique strategy bringing THE JFP Queen’s is situated in the cultural Chinese students to Queen’s quarter of Belfast - a 600-plus STUDENT PROFILE Established in 1998, The Joint acre urban village, self-contained, to study for not just degrees, We’re the Foundation Programme is SHANSHAN ZHANG but passports to the world. yet well connected to the city 16th most delivered jointly in Northern centre via a ten-minute bus Ireland and China. Each year it SHENZHEN, CHINA The Joint Foundation international university ride. A friendly and welcoming aims to prepare students for Programme: To date, the in the world student community and I graduated from Queen’s University Joint undergraduate studies at Queen’s longest serving partnership (Times Higher Education World buzzing entertainment scene Foundation Programme at Shenzhen University in University Rankings 2019) University. Students complete programme at Queen’s. offers a ready-made social life 2008 and went on to study BSc Finance in Queen’s their foundation year in China for international students. University. I chose Queen’s University because SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY and go on to study for a full the Management School has an outstanding degree programme in Belfast. CELEBRATING SUCCESS SZU was founded in 1983, there are reputation and excellent links to the industry. approximately 30,000 students The UK’s Quality Assurance Over 700 students have Additionally, the University helps students apply at the university studying a range Agency undertook a review of successfully completed the for placements which I believed to be beneficial. of programmes in the liberal arts, UK /Chinese programmes and Programme and progressed to The opportunities that arose from studying at science, engineering, business, commended this programme Queen’s, completing degrees Queen’s helped me start my own business. law, art and teacher training. for the comprehensive support in Engineering, Computer After I graduated from Queen’s University, and preparation of students Science, Architecture, I have been endorsed by the University for a One of its goals is to cultivate for transfer to the UK and Finance, Economics, Business Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa. My mentor students’ innovative and continuing support after arrival. Management and Psychology. entrepreneurial spirit. Fully provided me with so much help and support committed to internationalisation, QUEEN’S LOVES CULTURE THE FUTURE that I got to set up my own business. I would not it has over 200 overseas have been able to do it without all the support partner universities. Queen’s has a long history of Queen’s joint programme from Queen’s University and my mentor. welcoming Chinese students relationship with Shenzhen It is one of the most beautiful to Belfast. The Chinese is a fruitful intellectual and I am currently working as a Chinese Language universities in China with population of Northern commercial collaboration, Support Officer at INTO Queen’s University. I am rolling hills covered with lychee Ireland has a rich history of producing high-profile business responsible for ensuring a high level of student trees and flowers, two lakes, a cultural inclusion and Queen’s and academic leaders, from satisfaction through effective communication wooded hill, an abundance of global campus community Heads of Communications and and support for Chinese speaking students green space and works of art. is a friendly, multicultural Company Directors, to CEOs and during their study in Belfast. I am delighted to and safe environment. Academics including: Director be able to give back to the University’s student of International Cooperation at community through supporting them through their China National Biotec Group Co studies and sharing my experience with them. Ltd; Senior Financial Manager at China Everbright Limited; CEO and President of Ryzur Medical.

4 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 5 OUR INTO QUEEN’S CENTRE INTO provides academic preparation and English language courses to help prepare International Students for future study at Queen’s.

ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIPS This course is designed to improve LANGUAGE PREPARATION student’s English language FOR UNIVERSITY Scholarships are available for proficiency in the core skills of all three academic preparation listening, speaking, reading and At the INTO Queen’s Centre you programmes at INTO Queen's. writing, within a university context. will find small, focused classes, an It focuses on subject-related work, inspiring learning environment and See go.qub.ac.uk/INTOschol for including a written project to help highly qualified staff dedicated to more details and how to apply students study independently the highest standards of teaching If you progress to undergraduate using extensive online materials. and personalised support. study at Queen’s through a CONTEXTUAL STUDY INTO ENGLISH Queen’s INTO programme, LANGUAGE COURSES you will also be eligible for It also provides contextual study University scholarships. INTO Queen’s offers a range skills that acclimatise students of English language courses to PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH to the culture of a UK university, adjusting them to the demands, International students who need The Pre-sessional English course to meet the English requirements challenges and expectations provides a short and intensive of UK higher education. for study. The courses run from preparation (up to 10 weeks four weeks to multiple semesters, depending on current language ASSESSMENT depending on your English levels and degree programme needs and academic goals. It is assessed through a requirements) in academic English combination of examination and INTO ACADEMIC for students who are already coursework during the course. PREPARATION PROGRAMMES academically qualified and due to Methods of assessment will include start at Queen’s University Belfast. Our academic preparation short written texts, extended programmes provide subject- essays and presentations. At focused pathways to broader the end of the course, reading, full-time study at Queen’s. writing, speaking and listening tests will be completed.

WHAT IS PRE-SESSIONAL Based on your English language ENGLISH? results, you may be eligible for an integrated CAS for your Pre-sessional English provides Pre-sessional English course and high quality Academic your main degree course. This English lessons which prepare means you may not need to take international students for any assessment at the end of academic study at Queen’s the Pre-sessional English course. University Belfast. You can find more information online or by emailing [email protected].

6 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 7 THE SHENZHEN FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

AN INTENSIVE ONE YEAR SUB- Queen’s University Belfast as well in Chinese by Shenzhen staff and THE FACULTIES EMPLOYABILITY DEGREE LEVEL PROGRAMME as preparing students for studying the remaining two modules are in the UK in relation to cultural taught in English, at Shenzhen, At Queen’s, there are three Faculty With links to over 250 universities The programme, also referred to as differences and UK teaching by Queen’s University staff. groupings, and the partnership and 3,000 employers around the Joint Foundation Programme methods. By the end of the programmes reflect this. the world, Queen’s students (JFP), is an intensive one year ENGLISH LANGUAGE foundation year, students will have gain career-defining access sub-degree level programme Arts, Humanities and Social to a worldwide network raised their general proficiency The English language module is delivered wholly in Shenzhen. Sciences (AHSS) spanning 120 countries. and confidence in English and how an intensive language and study Successful completion of the it is used in academic context in skills module which prepares Engineering and Physical • 96% of Queen’s Undergraduates programme leads to an award, preparation for progressing onto students for University study Sciences (EPS) are in employment or from Queen’s University Belfast their chosen degree which will be and is delivered at Shenzhen by Medicine, Health and Life further study 6 months after of an International Certificate in taught through English language a Queen’s University lecturer Sciences (MHLS) graduation (HESA Destination Foundation Studies. Progression at Queen’s University Belfast. supported by Shenzhen-appointed of Leavers from Higher into the student’s chosen English Language lecturers. HOW TO APPLY The Foundation Programme Education Survey, 2016/17) degree is guaranteed based from has four main streams : Please complete the online on successfully reaching the Additional support is also • Queen’s is ranked in the top provided to assist students with application which you can progression requirements. • Foundation in Social Science 160 in the world for graduate Visa applications, Pre-sessional access on the University prospects (QS Graduate THE FOUNDATION • Foundation in Science/ programme applications to ensure website qub.ac.uk/szu. Employability Rankings 2019) PROGRAMME Engineering a smooth progression transition Applicants may be invited to from the foundation into their The Foundation programme has a attend an interview as part • Foundation in Life Sciences chosen University degree. SCHOLARSHIPS number of learning outcomes, both of the selection process. academic/subject specific and non- • Foundation in Creative Arts Every year we offer £1.5 subject specific. Amongst others, million of scholarships to Each Stream consists of four international students. the non-subject specific outcomes academic modules and a fifth centre on bringing students to an module in English Language. Two of academic level suitable for study at the academic modules are taught

8 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 9 • Queen’s Film Theatre (QFT) - QFT is CREATIVE ARTS celebrating its 50th anniversary this How To Apply year. Regular events with filmmakers Please complete the online form part of the diverse programming application which you can access FOUNDATION at the cinema, which is part of the on the University website qub. PROGRAMME Queen’s Drama and Film Centre. ac.uk/szu or szuqueens.com • Brian Friel Theatre – a 120-seat Applicants may be invited to CULTIVATE YOUR IMAGINATION theatre with rehearsal room, dressing attend an interview as part rooms, green room and workshop. of the selection process. • Harty Room – a 120-seat music PROGRAMME OVERVIEW PROGRAMME BENEFITS Entrance requirements: building with two full-concert Steinway Introduction to the Creative Arts Foundation This foundation programme is co-taught in Successful completion of senior grand pianos, a double-manual CONTACT DETAILS FOR Chinese and English and academics from The aim of the Foundation Programme is high school graduation examination harpsicord, fortepiano, chamber organ FURTHER INFORMATION to prepare students for an undergraduate Queen’s will fly from Belfast to Shenzhen or an equivalent qualification. and many percussion instruments. to teach subjects, giving you an insight Ms Guolan Xie degree programme in Creative Arts at Applications will be considered by a panel The School also hosts a broad and into the teaching experience at Queen’s. Room 209, Building A Queen’s University Belfast. During the of QUEEN’S and SZU staff, and there thriving range of student societies Our curriculum is informed by experts - Normal College Foundation programme students will have will be about 10 minutes’ interview. and music ensembles. At Queen’s, Queen’s University Belfast is a member Shenzhen University the opportunity to become proficient in you will acquire the knowledge to of the prestigious UK Russell Group of CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY 3688 Nanhai Ave English language and to develop the study follow your dream career, applying it research intensive Universities. It is also OPPORTUNITIES Nanshan District skills necessary for an education in the through projects and placements in ranked in the top 200 Universities in the Students undertaking the Creative Arts Shenzhen 518060 UK. The tuition is provided jointly by staff preparation for your graduation. Your world for Arts and Humanities subjects. Foundation and progressing to study with China, People’s Republic from Queen’s University and Shenzhen. experience will be augmented through Queen’s University Belfast will have a wide Phone No: 0755-26534109/26538275 Students will study six classes in total and a KEY FACTS engaging with our vibrant community range of internship and career opportunities qub.ac.uk/szu major part of the course will be in English of international staff and students. Duration of programme: during their University degree. All students Language tuition. During the classes 1 year will have the chance to meet with companies students will also gain practical skills related CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION STREAM Module details and organisations in the creative industries to music and dramatic performance and Degree Subject Requirements English Level which is one of the fastest growing gain knowledge of Western Art learning Academic Practice in the Arts (Chinese) industries in Northern Ireland and the UK. BA Broadcast Production Pass modules Great Works and Writing about the Creative Arts with 6.5 IELTS overall, minimum of 5.5 about film, drama, music, literature and Working in the Creative Arts (Chinese) BA Drama an average of 40% (QUB delivered modules). Academic Practice in each component visual art. The programme is structured Great Works of Art (English) WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S TO in the Arts and Working in the Creative Arts (both SZU delivered BA Film Studies and modules) at 60% to allow students to pursue their own Writing about the Arts (English) STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? Production artistic interests within the various courses. The Creative Arts cluster at Queen’s Specialist performance and rehearsals Application procedures: is a centre of cutting-edge teaching BA Film and Theatre Making spaces have been created at SZU for and research which includes: BA Music Performance* First Closing date for application: 11 July 2019 students on the Creative Arts programme. BA Music and Audio First Selection date: 13 July - 14 July 2019 • Drama – Drama Studies, After completing the foundation, students Production Second Closing date for application: Drama and English can progress to a wide range of degree BA Music and Sound Design 1 September 2019 • Film – Broadcast Production, programmes at Queen’s University Belfast. BSc Psychology** Pass modules Great Works and Writing about the Creative Arts with Documents needed for application: Film and Theatre Making, Film an average of 50% (QUB delivered modules). Academic Practice Progression programmes at Queen’s: Studies and Production • Completed application form in the Arts and Working in the Creative Arts (both SZU delivered Broadcast Production (can be accessed online) • Music – Music and Audio modules) at 60% Drama Production, Music and Sound • Photocopy of ID card *Music Performance – Students wishing to undertake the BA Music Performance programme must pass an audition before being accept- Film Studies and Production Design, Music Performance ed onto the degree. Applicants for this programme must submit an audition recording before the end of May in the year prior to enter- Film and Theatre Making • Photocopies of all relevant We offer a stimulating and professionally- ing Queen’s. A portfolio of solo performances will be required as part of the application process for admission to Music Performance. Music Performance academic certificates/diplomas focused learning environment with Music and Audio Production **Requires Chinese Senior High School Maths Year 3 at 75% or higher. • 2 passport photos up-to-date facilities and strong Music and Sound Design • Photocopy of Gao Kao result links with industry, including: Psychology QUEEN’S RANKED QUEEN’S IS RANKED IN THE transcript or High School transcript • Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC) – 10TH Costs: home of the world’s first sonic laboratory. IN THE UK FOR 16TH TOP 160 IN THE • Film Studio – film industry standard CREATIVE WRITING IN THE WORLD FOR Foundation Programme at SZU: 48,000 INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK WORLD RMB Teaching Materials: 3,000 RMB lighting system; adjacent film, (COMPLETE UNIVERSITY FOR GRADUATE PROSPECTS television editing and grading suites. GUIDE 2018) (TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2019) (QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2019)

10 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 11 Applications will be considered by a panel of ENGINEERING AND QUEEN’S and SZU staff, and there will be about 10 minutes’ interview.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT DETAILS FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Engineers and Scientists are in demand FURTHER INFORMATION globally, so there are numerous job Ms Guolan Xie INVENTING TOMORROW TODAY opportunities across the world. Room 209, Building A How To Apply You will benefit from UK accreditation in Normal College Please complete the online Shenzhen University PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Benefit from a range of practical and your chosen discipline and can pursue a application which you can access 3688 Nanhai Ave theoretical work, both individually vocation in your chosen field. Our links on the University website qub. Introduction to the Engineering and Nanshan District Physical Sciences Foundation and as part of a group. Make use of with employers will provide placement ac.uk/szu or szuqueens.com internationally recognised laboratory opportunities and access to network Shenzhen 518060 Applicants may be invited to The aim of the Foundation Course is to facilities. Learn from subject lecturers with potential future employers. China, People’s Republic prepare students for an undergraduate who are qualified to PhD level. Phone No: 0755-26534109/26538275 attend an interview as part degree programme in Engineering and Not only will you learn the skills and qub.ac.uk/szu of the selection process. Physical Sciences at Queen’s University KEY FACTS knowledge required by your chosen Belfast. The aim of the Foundation Duration of programme: industry, but you will gain skills that will Course is to prepare students, taught 1 year be in demand in wider fields, such as ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES FOUNDATION STREAM at Shenzhen University (SZU), China, consultancy, managements and commerce. Degree Subject Requirements English Level Module details who have completed their secondary WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S TO BSc Audio Engineering A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science 6.0 IELTS overall no subskill less education for three-year undergraduate and Physics (SZU) and a minimum of 40% in Mathematics 2 than 5.5 in all components English Language study skills STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? Honours degrees at Queen’s. Mathematics I (Chinese) BEng Civil Engineering (QUB) and Engineering Science (QUB) The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Physics (Chinese) During the Foundation programme Sciences spans disciplines that impact on Mathematics II (English) students will have the opportunity to lives today and will shape our future. It BEng Electrical and Engineering Science (English) become proficient in English language works where industry and research meet, Electronic Engineering and to develop the study skills necessary Application procedures: providing the platform to spin out research for Western education. The tuition is into commercial opportunities and engage BEng Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering provided jointly by staff from Queen’s First Closing date for application: 11 July 2019 with industry on cutting-edge research with First Selection date: 13 July - 14 July 2019 University and Shenzhen. You will receive realworld projects such as the work with BEng Computer Science the foundation knowledge in Mathematics, Second Closing date for application: Wrightbus to produce the cleanest hybrid Engineering and Science to progress 1 September 2019 bus technology that powers the London BSc Computing and to a wide range of subjects at Queen’s Routemaster, or the pioneering work in The Information Technology with Documents needed for application: University Belfast. A major part of the Institute of Electronics, Communications a Year in Industry course will be in English Language tuition. • Completed application form and Information Technology, securing BSc Business Information 6.5 IELTS overall no subskill less (can be accessed online) our digital future through their Centre Technology with a Year in than 5.5 in all components Progression programmes at Queen’s: • Photocopy of ID card for Secure Information Technologies. Industry Architecture BSc Architecture* A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science 6.5 IELTS overall a minimum of • Photocopies of all relevant Throughout the university, leading Audio Engineering and Physics (SZU) and passes in Mathematics 2 (QUB) and 6.0 in Speaking and Listening and academic certificates/diplomas researchers and students are collaborating Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Engineering Science (QUB) with an average of 55% 5.5 in Reading and Writing across disciplines and with global partners Civil and Structural Engineering • 2 passport photos BSc Psychology A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science 6.5 IELTS overall, minimum of 5.5 on projects of world significance. Queen’s Computer Science and Physics (SZU) and passes in Mathematics 2 (QUB) and in each component • Photocopy of Gao Kao result University Belfast are joint leaders of Computing and Information Technology Engineering Science (QUB) with an average of 50% transcript or High School transcript the UK-China University Consortium on Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering Education and Research. *BSc Architecture will require artistic evidence in the form of an art portfolio. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Costs: This partnership is the first of its kind to Psychology Foundation Programme at SZU: 48,000 RMB bring together 15 top class universities, Teaching Materials: 3,000 RMB THE ELECTRONICS AND PROGRAMME BENEFITS six in the UK and nine in China. UK’S ONLY COMPUTER ENGINEERING 7TH IN THE UK Entrance requirements: DEPARTMENT, RECIPIENT OF CIVIL This foundation programme is co- At Queen’s, you will acquire the knowledge SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY FOR CIVIL 90% OF THE ROYALLY-SEALED ENGINEERING STUDENTS taught in Chinese and English and Successful completion of senior high school to change the world, applying it through AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING REGIUS PROFESSORSHIP academics from Queen’s will fly from graduation examination or an equivalent projects and placements in preparation ENGINEERING SATISFIED IN 2018 FOR PIONEERING (COMPLETE UNIVERSITY Belfast to come and teach subjects like qualification. for your future career. Your experience Mathematics, giving you an insight into will be augmented through engaging (RANKED IN THE UK TOP WORK IN THE FIELD GUIDE 2019) with industry and our vibrant community 20 IN BOTH SUBJECT OF CYBER-SECURITY the teaching experience at Queen’s. AREAS FOR 2019) of international staff and students.

12 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 13 LIFE SCIENCES FOUNDATION How To Apply CONTACT DETAILS FOR PROGRAMME Please complete the online FURTHER INFORMATION application which you can access Ms Guolan Xie LIVING FOR THE FUTURE on the University website qub. Room 209, Building A ac.uk/szu or szuqueens.com Normal College PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Our curriculum is informed by experts - CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Shenzhen University Applicants may be invited to Queen’s University Belfast is a member OPPORTUNITIES 3688 Nanhai Ave Introduction to Life Sciences attend an interview as part of the prestigious UK Russell Group Students who study in the area of Life Nanshan District of the selection process. The aim of the Foundation Programme is of research intensive Universities. Sciences will be able to progress to Shenzhen 518060 to prepare students for an undergraduate China, People’s Republic KEY FACTS employment within a number of industries. degree programme in Life Sciences at Students can find employment in Health, Phone No: 0755-26534109/26538275 Queen’s University Belfast. During the Duration of programme: Biological Sciences, Pharmaceuticals qub.ac.uk/szu Foundation programme students will have 1 year or Food sectors after they undertake the opportunity to become proficient in an undergraduate degree in these English language and to develop the study Module details areas at Queen’s University Belfast. MEDICINE, HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES STREAM skills necessary for an education in the English Language study skills UK. The tuition is provided jointly by staff Mathematics 1 (Chinese) WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S TO Degree Subject Requirements English Level from Queen’s University and Shenzhen. General Science and Physics (Chinese) STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? BSc Pharmaceutical A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science 6.5 IELTS overall no subskill less Chemistry (English) Biotechnology and Physics (SZU) and a minimum of 50% Chemistry (QUB) and than 6.0 in all components Students on the Foundation Programme As a student of the Life Sciences stream, Biology (English) you will study two specialist modules: Introductory Biology (QUB) will study six classes in total and a major BSc Pharmaceutical Science part of the course will be in English Application procedures: The Introduction to Biology module Language tuition. During the classes students will learn about the basics of BSc Biochemistry 6.5 IELTS overall no subskill less First Closing date for application: 11 July 2019 than 5.5 in all components students will be introduced to key aspects biological molecules and cells. Students First Selection date: 13 July - 14 July 2019 BSc Food Quality Safety A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science of biology and chemistry which will help will also cover an introduction to and Nutrition and Physics (SZU) and a minimum of 40% Chemistry (QUB) and Second Closing date for application: to prepare them for further study within genetics, physiology and the evolution 60% Introductory Biology (QUB) the area of life sciences at Queen’s 1 September 2019 of species and ecosystems. University Belfast. After completing the BSc Biological Sciences A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science Documents needed for application: foundation, students can progress to a The Chemistry module students will and Physics (SZU) and a minimum of 40% Chemistry (QUB) and BSc Microbiology wide range of degree programmes and • Completed application form learn about Physical Chemistry; Organic 50% Introductory Biology (QUB) (can be accessed online) Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. are guaranteed entry to BSc programmes BSc Marine Biology from Queen’s University Belfast. • Photocopy of ID card The International Joint Foundation (Life Progression programmes at Queen’s: • Photocopies of all relevant Sciences Stream) can lead to studying BSc Zoology within a number of BSc courses within academic certificates/diplomas BSc Chemistry A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General Science 6.0 IELTS overall no subskill less Biochemistry Queen’s University Belfast. As a student Biological Sciences • 2 passport photos and Physics (SZU) and a minimum of 50% in Chemistry (QUB) than 5.5 in all components of Queen’s University Belfast you will and 40% in Introductory Biology (QUB) Chemistry • Photocopy of Gao Kao result be taught by world leading academics Environmental Management transcript or High School transcript in the areas of pharmaceutical science, BSc Psychology A minimum of 60% in Mathematics 1 (SZU) and General 6.5 IELTS overall no subskill less Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition human health and biological sciences. Science and Physics (SZU) and passes in Chemistry (QUB) and than 5.5 in all components Costs: Marine Biology Their research is making an impact Introductory Biology (QUB) with an average of 50%. Microbiology Foundation Programme at SZU: 48,000 RMB on how companies and Governments Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Teaching Materials: 3,000 RMB are overcoming the global challenges Pharmaceutical Sciences in Health and Food Science. RANKED IN THE RANKED IN THE RANKED IN THE Psychology Entrance requirements: Zoology Successful completion of senior high school You will have opportunities to learn in TOP 150 IN TOP 100 IN TOP 5 IN THE UK laboratories and through field work which FOR PHARMACY AND graduation examination or an equivalent THE WORLD PROGRAMME BENEFITS will give you the skills you need to help THE WORLD PHARMACOLOGY qualification. FOR LIFE SCIENCES FOR PHARMACY AND This foundation programme is co-taught in support your career. You will also be PHARMACOLOGY (TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD Chinese and English and academics from able to undertake industry placements (TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019) Queen’s will fly from Belfast to come and and projects to help prepare you for UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2019) (TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD teach subjects, giving you an insight into employment following your course. UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2019) the teaching experience at Queen’s.

14 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 15 Entrance requirements: PROGRESSION OPTIONS CONTACT DETAILS SOCIAL SCIENCES Successful completion of senior high school You can progress to 10 degrees at Queen’s FOR FURTHER INFORMATION graduation examination or an equivalent University Belfast from this stream. FOUNDATION qualification. The following table provides information Ms Guolan Xie Room 209, Building A CAREERS/FURTHER about the grades in which modules you Normal College STUDY OPPORTUNITIES will need to achieve to be guaranteed a PROGRAMME place at Queen’s University Belfast. Shenzhen University Students undertaking the Social Sciences 3688 Nanhai Ave PROGRESS AND LEAD Foundation Programme and progressing Nanshan District to study with Queen’s University Belfast How To Apply Shenzhen 518060 will have a wide range of placements to China, People’s Republic PROGRAMME OVERVIEW PROGRESSION PROGRAMMES Please complete the online application help prepare for work in industry. Our The aim of the Foundation Programme is AT QUEEN’S: Phone No: 0755-26534109/26538275 degree programmes are shaped by an which you can access on the University to prepare students for an undergraduate Accounting qub.ac.uk/szu international network of industry advisers website qub.ac.uk/szu or szuqueens.com degree programme in Social Sciences Architecture and all students will have the chance to Applicants may be invited to attend an at Queen’s University Belfast. The Business Management meet with companies and organisations interview as part of the selection process. aim of the Foundation Programme Criminology in the their chosen fields. Top performing is to prepare students, taught at Economics students are rewarded through industry Shenzhen University (SZU), China, Economics with Finance sponsored prizes and leading academics who have completed their secondary Environmental Management SOCIAL SCIENCE STREAM and industry experts deliver executive education for three-year undergraduate Finance education and leadership programmes. Degree Subject Requirements English Level Honours degrees at Queen’s. Psychology BSc Business Management A minimum of 60% in Business Mathematics (SZU) and Business 6.5 IELTS overall no subskill less WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S TO with Placement Computing (SZU) and a minimum of 40% in An Introduction to than 5.5 in all components During the Foundation programme KEY FACTS STUDY THIS PROGRAMME? BSc Business Economics Management (QUB) and Economics (QUB) students will have the opportunity to Duration of programme: Cutting-edge teaching and become proficient in English language and 1 year BSc Economics to develop the study skills necessary for research which includes: BA Criminology Western education. The tuition is provided Module details Guest speakers from industry to talk to jointly by staff from Queen’s University and English Language study skills BSc Economics with Finance A minimum of 60% in Business Mathematics (SZU) and Business students about latest trends and to apply Shenzhen. You will receive the foundation Business Mathematics (Chinese) Computing (SZU) and passes in An Introduction to Management theory to practice. Students also get the knowledge in Social Science to progress Business Computing (Chinese) (QUB) and Economics (QUB) with an average of 50% opportunity to work on consulting type to a wide range of subjects at Queen’s An Introduction to Management (English) BSc Finance with a Year in A minimum of 60% in Business Mathematics (SZU) and Business projects preparing them for employment. University Belfast. A major part of the Economics (English) Industry Computing (SZU) and passes in An Introduction to Management course will be in English Language tuition. Students can join the Trading and Investment (QUB) and Economics (QUB) with an average of 60% Application procedures: Club, a student run organisation which BSc Accounting A minimum of 60% in Business Mathematics (SZU) and Business You will need to pass all modules First Closing date for application: 11 July 2019 aims to educate its members on trading Computing (SZU) and passes in An Introduction to Management and earn a minimum of 40% overall and investing through guest speakers, (QUB) and Economics (QUB) with an average of 70% to successfully complete the First Selection date: 13 July - 14 July 2019 competitions and educational seminars. BSc Environmental A minimum of 60% in Business Mathematics (SZU) and Business foundation and achieve the award. Second Closing date for application: 1 September 2019 Management Computing (SZU) and passes in An Introduction to Management PROGRAMME BENEFITS Students have access to Bloomberg (QUB) and Economics (QUB) with an average of 55% terminals in the Trading Room, a market BSc Architecture* 6.5 IELTS overall a minimum of This foundation programme is co-taught in Documents needed for application: 6.0 in Speaking and Listening and leader of financial news, data and analytics. Chinese and English and academics from • Completed application form 5.5 in Reading and Writing Queen’s will fly from Belfast to Shenzhen (can be accessed online) All finance programmes are accredited BSc Psychology A minimum of 60% in Business Mathematics (SZU) and Business 6.5 IELTS overall, minimum of to teach subjects, giving you an insight • Photocopy of ID card or professionally recognised. Computing (SZU) and passes in An Introduction to Management 5.5 in each component into the teaching experience at Queen’s. (QUB) and Economics (QUB) with an average of 50% • Photocopies of all relevant Graduate employers include: PwC, Randox, Our curriculum is informed by experts - academic certificates/diplomas Deloitte, BDO, Bombardier, Google, *BSc Architecture will require artistic evidence in the form of an art portfolio. Queen’s University Belfast is a member Microsoft, Unilever, Mercer, Accenture, • 2 passport photos of the prestigious UK Russell Group of KPMG, Diageo, M&S, Tesco, Bank of research intensive Universities. Accounting • Photocopy of Gao Kao result Ireland, Local Government including and finance at undergraduate level is transcript or High School transcript Councils, Health Trusts, College and 8TH IN THE UK 8TH IN UK 10TH IN THE UK ranked 3rd in the UK by the Sunday Times Universities and Invest Northern Ireland. FOR ACCOUNTING AND FOR RESEARCH IN Costs: FOR ARCHITECTURE Good University Guide, and 94.4% of FINANCE CRIMINOLOGY Foundation Programme at SZU: 48,000 RMB Queen’s own expert faculty – students (TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES Queen’s graduates are in employment or (COMPLETE UNIVERSITY (TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY have the opportunity to learn from GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019) further study 6 months after graduation Teaching Materials: 3,000 RMB GUIDE 2019) GUIDE 2019) (HESA Destination of Leavers from external international experts in their Higher Education Survey, 2015/16). fields who come to Queen’s to give seminars and master classes.

16 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 17 Hi, my name’s Jing Chen and I studied Finance at STUDENT PROFILE Queen’s University Belfast, after studying on Queen’s JING CHEN Foundation Course in Shenzhen University. Before I SHENZHEN came to Queen’s, I had limited knowledge, but, as they say, people in Belfast are very friendly, and the lecturers in Queen’s University Belfast are very, very good.

I really appreciate that Queen’s University has given me a lot of opportunity to learn about myself and also to be more independent. I was quite active at Queen’s University Belfast. I joined quite a lot and, in particular, the Hong Kong Leadership Programme. We went to Hong Kong University for an exchange HISTORY for 10 days, and it was a really fantastic trip. In terms of my classmates, they are so nice. You know, OF JOINT I’m international student, at the beginning it was hard to get used to living here, but they all helped me. I give FOUNDATION them 10 marks. The overall is 10, so I give 10. It’s perfect! PROGRAMME

SZU was founded in 1983 and is situated in the Special Economic Since its inception Zone (SEZ) of the there have been more Pearl Delta, at the The Joint Foundation than 1,000 students Back Bay of Shenzhen, Programme was registered on the facing Hong Kong established in 1998 programme in Shenzhen

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