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BANGOR UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2020/21 CONTENTS 05 Welcome 06 Studying at Bangor University International College 10 Supporting our students to success 12 Why study at Bangor University 14 A beautiful university 16 Student experience 18 Modern student accommodation 21 Careers and employability 22 Student support 23 World class academic facilities 24 Our campus and facilities 26 INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED BACHELORS 31 International Year Zero (IYZ) 32 Business, Management and Economics 34 Engineering and Computer Sciences 36 Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences 39 International Year One (IY1) 40 Business, Management and Finance 42 Psychology 44 INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS 50 Accounting and Finance Bangor University has a 52 Business and Management good reputation for teaching 54 Investment and Banking and research in banking 56 Psychology and finance. The University also has been awarded gold 58 Continuation degrees standard for teaching.” 60 Entry requirements KATE FROM INDIA 64 Course dates MSc Finance 66 How to apply 05 BUIC Studying at BUIC WELCOME Welcome to Bangor University International College (BUIC). BUIC is an embedded college on the Bangor University campus. Here, you can do the first stage of your integrated Bachelors or Masters course before completing your degree at Bangor University. As a BUIC student, you will have access to all university services so will feel part of the university from the day you start. Bangor University is a traditional university with a longstanding reputation of excellence. The city is in an area of outstanding natural beauty which is a low cost, quiet and safe place, that is ideal for studying. As College Director of BUIC, I am committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible learning and teaching experience. You will study with students from all over the world. Our dedicated team of tutors will help you adjust to academic life in the UK so that you are ready for the transition into University. Our tutors focus on developing your English language and academic study skills as well as core subject knowledge. Our classes are typically small and interactive in nature. You will receive a lot of individual support and regular feedback on your academic performance. All of this will help you to increase your confidence in communicating in a higher education context and put you on the path to academic success. At BUIC, we are incredibly proud of the high level of support that we provide to all our students on every step of the student journey, from pre-arrival to departure. If you join us, you really will feel looked after and part of the BUIC family. We look forward to welcoming you to BUIC soon. Laura McKenzie BUIC College Director 07 BUIC Studying at BUIC Small classes Experienced teaching staff College at the heart of Bangor University STUDYING AT Close to university BUIC accommodation BUIC is a specialist embedded college offering integrated degree courses, where international students can begin their studies at Bangor University. Full university student status from the day you start BUIC delivers the first stages of the International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) and the International Incorporated Masters (IIM). IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONTINUE ONTO YOUR CHOSEN DEGREE OXFORD INTERNATIONAL Following successful completion of stage 1 at BUIC, you will continue Continue your studies directly your studies directly with Bangor University. The University has Bangor University International College is operated by a wide range of fantastic and highly regarded degree courses in with Bangor University Oxford International in partnership with Bangor University. subjects ranging from Banking and Finance to Psychology. Founded in 1991, Oxford International is an accredited, private education provider that operates independent boarding CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL AND SUBJECT OF STUDY schools, international colleges, educational tours and English We offer two levels of study at BUIC: The IIB and IIM. BUIC delivers the language centres across the UK and North America to first stage of your IIB or IIM. Within the IIB, there are two levels, known create life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide. as International Year Zero (IYZ) and International Year One (IY1). Our courses help over 50,000 UK and international students Pre-sessional courses achieve academic success every year. We have built strong relationships with education consultants around the world with additional intensive and pride ourselves on delivering the best programmes English support for their students. www.oxfordinternational.com 09 BUIC Studying at BUIC INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED BACHELORS (IIB) INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM) International Year Zero (IYZ) The IIM at BUIC is an integrated degree course, providing either one term (11 This IYZ at BUIC is the first year of a 4-year integrated degree course. IYZ provides 1-year of weeks) or 2 terms (22 weeks) of preparation for entry into a 1-year master’s preparation for entry into the first year of a 3-year bachelor’s degree at Bangor University. degree in accounting, business, finance or psychology at Bangor University. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 1 Stage 2 International First Year Second Year Final Year Pre-Masters Masters study at University Year Zero Degree Degree Degree High School Graduate! Undergraduate Graduate! Pre-sessional English degree Pre-sessional English Delivered by Delivered by Continue at Continue at International Year One (IY1) The IY1 at BUIC is the first year of a 3-year integrated degree course. IY1 is equivalent to the first year of a 3-year bachelor’s degree, leading to direct entry into the second year of a bachelor’s degree at Bangor University. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 International Second Year Final Year Year One Degree Degree High School Graduate! Pre-sessional English Delivered by Continue at PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH Provides you with an initial period of intensive English language training and assessments. This academic English support is delivered over half a term (6 weeks) or one full term (12 weeks). You will need to successfully complete this before you can continue onto your chosen pathway. The number of weeks you complete will depend on your current English level. See more on the applicable IIB or IIM course pages. My favourite things about BUIC were the close knit community, approachable staff and introduction to life as masters student!” NADEERAH IDRIS FROM BRUNEI MBA ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE 11 BUIC Supporting our students to success SUPPORTING I think one of the main reasons OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCESS the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the You will receive individual support and attention from % staff are so supportive and your BUIC tutors as you focus on improving your OF OUR91 STUDENTS are always able to help me. academic skills. CONTINUE TO Whether it is understanding a BANGOR UNIVERSITY* module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will *Based on eligible completers for academic year 2017/18 help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY... peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.” “I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve TONG TONG FROM CHINA, IIM BUSINESS MSc Business with Consumer Psychology learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.” SAGAR FROM NEPAL, IYZ BUSINESS BSc (Hons) Business Studies “The reason that I chose BUIC was because it offered me the route to my degree with Bangor University. The university has won an award for student satisfaction and I’m one of many students who can confirm this is true!” MARYAM FROM BAHRAIN, IYZ PSYCHOLOGY BSc (Hons) Psychology 13 BUIC Why study at Bangor University Why WHY STUDY AT BANGOR TOP 200 TH UNIVERSITIES OVER 15 UNIVERSITY? IN THE WORLD IN THE UK FOR STUDENT Founded in 1884 and dedicated to academic Bangor University ranked among the world’s excellence for more than 130 years, Bangor 200 top performing institutions, and the only EXPERIENCE University from Wales represented in a new NATIONALITIES120 University is among the oldest degree-awarding (The Times & Sunday Times Good University League Guide Table 2020) league table that analyses how universities are institutions in the UK. With around 11,000 students making a real impact on society outside their from over 120 nationalities, international students research and teaching. find Bangor a truly welcoming community – and a special place to study. (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2019) At Bangor, you’ll benefit from an exceptional academic experience set against the stunning backdrop of the north Wales landscape. Our ethos of high-quality teaching, rigorous academic standards and a post-university focus is combined with a fantastic student experience TOP 15 TOP 10 – all of which will help you unlock your potential. IN THE UK FOR UNIVERSITY FOR TEACHING QUALITY JOB PROSPECTS We take pride in our exemplary teaching We provide exciting opportunities to set your quality, rated in the UK top 15. career in motion, including our careers and employability service, the online JobZone (The Times & Sunday Times Good University League GuideTable 2020) and the Bangor Employability Award A TOP UK UNIVERSITY scheme, offering paid university internships. FOR TEACHING QUALITY (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019) Awarded Gold – the highest rating – in