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Why study at Glasgow International College?

Glasgow International College (GIC) prepares talented international students for entry to the University of Glasgow, one of the UK’s top universities and ranked number two in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2012 International Student Barometer. We will support you through your university preparation programme at the International College and then celebrate your progress to the University of Glasgow, where you’ll be well placed to complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree successfully.

Excellent academic quality Supportive College staff Scholarships available The University of Glasgow is ranked 54th The Glasgow International College team To help with the costs of studying abroad, in the world (QS World University Rankings provides a full range of academic and GIC awards partial tuition scholarships to a 2012/13) and 15th in the UK (Times Good personal support services. Our friendly number of students each year. Progression University Guide 2013). All Glasgow Learning Support Tutors give individual scholarships are also available for GIC’s International College programmes are advice on any relevant academic topic top-performing students. See page 12 for approved by the University of Glasgow, you wish to discuss, while our dedicated more information. so you can be confident of a smooth Student Services team can help with a transition to this prestigious institution. wide range of non-academic queries. Student success In 2011-12, 84% of students who Guaranteed progression A fantastic experience in Glasgow completed their Glasgow International As Glasgow International College’s The University of Glasgow welcomes College programme received an programmes are carefully designed students from more than 120 countries unconditional offer to study at the to help students meet the University’s every year. They come to experience life University of Glasgow, and 98% received academic and English language entry on the best campus in the liveliest and an unconditional offer to study at a UK requirements, your progression to the friendliest city in Scotland. Higher Education institution. University of Glasgow is guaranteed, as long as you pass your College programme Guaranteed accommodation at the required level. Glasgow International College has its own halls of residence within walking Fast and flexible admission distance of the College. All students are We offer start dates throughout the year, so guaranteed accommodation either in you can start your academic programme our halls of residence or in a similar level at a time to suit you. Preparatory English of accommodation, provided you apply is available to students who need extra before the deadline. help with their English language before the academic programme. Whenever Career success you apply, we guarantee an admissions Don’t forget that Glasgow International decision within 48 hours. College is just the first step to a successful career. The University of Glasgow’s Study on campus graduates are always in high demand. Glasgow International College is based on the University of Glasgow’s main campus, so you can settle in to university life straight away. From the moment you start at the College, you’ll also have access to most of the University’s educational and social facilities, including computer labs, library and sports facilities.

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Welcome

‘As Principal of the University ‘I am delighted you are considering of Glasgow, I am proud of the Glasgow International College reputation for teaching excellence as your study destination. we’ve built over our 562-year Our programmes are designed history, our world-leading scholars, specifically to prepare you for and, of course, the friendly admission to undergraduate and Scottish welcome we always postgraduate degree courses at provide for our students. the University of Glasgow. Our highly-experienced and dedicated We are committed to being a truly staff will do their best to support international university and our you in your ambition to become a links with Glasgow International University of Glasgow student. College are important in supporting this goal. We offer an excellent learning environment with first-class By becoming a student at Glasgow facilities in an unrivalled location. International College, we hope Our small class sizes and dedicated you will be taking the first student support services ensure steps towards joining us at the you get the most out of your time University and becoming part of at Glasgow International College. this wonderful institution. Glasgow is a wonderful place to I wish you every success in your study and I know you will enjoy future studies.’ your time here. Don’t take my Anton Muscatelli (pictured above) word for it – find out for yourself!’ Principal and Vice-Chancellor Paul Lafferty (pictured above) University of Glasgow Director Glasgow International College

4 Contents Welcome to Glasgow 6

Welcome to Scotland 7

The University of Glasgow 8

The University’s Academic Schools 10

The University Careers Service 12

Scholarships 12

Life on the University’s campuses 14

Dumfries campus 15

The Scottish education system 16

Glasgow International College 17

Supporting you to succeed 18

A day in the life of a student at GIC 19

Accommodation 20

Additional support 22

Integrated English and academic 23 programmes

Foundation Certificate in Business 24

Foundation Certificate in Social 26 Sciences

Foundation Certificate in Engineering 28

Foundation Certificate in Science 30

Foundation Certificates module 32 summaries

Pre-Master’s for Business, Social 34 Sciences and Law

Pre-Master’s for Science and 36 Engineering

Pre-Master’s module summaries 38

University Placement Service 40

Kaplan Care insurance 41

How to apply 42

After you apply: what happens next? 45

About Kaplan International Colleges 46

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Welcome to Glasgow

There’s a lot more to the UK than London. Just four and a half hours away by train, or an hour’s flight, Glasgow has an exciting lifestyle and the largest student population in Scotland. Here are a few reasons why 137,000 students choose Glasgow to be their home while studying.

For more information about things • Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city. • Sporting facilities in the city are to do in Glasgow: With excellent national and international exceptional and with 29 public fitness www.seeglasgow.com transport links, it is easily reached from centres, sport is not just for spectators. any corner of the world The city is famous as the home of To find out more about Scotland: • Glasgow is widely considered one Celtic and Rangers football clubs, and www.visitscotland.com of the UK’s greatest cities. QS World it will host the Commonwealth Games www.scotlandistheplace.com Rankings recently listed Glasgow in the in 2014 www.scotland.org top 50 best student cities in the world. • Are you ready to shop? Glasgow It has previously been named a is renowned as one of the best cities European City of Culture as well as for shopping in the UK. Around the Condé Nast Traveller magazine’s University and in the centre of the city Favourite UK City there are boutiques, designer shops • Residents of Glasgow, known as and high streets full of stylish labels. ‘Glaswegians’, have a reputation for friendliness, so wherever you come The University of Glasgow location from, you’ll soon feel Glasgow is your The University of Glasgow’s main campus second home is in Glasgow’s lively West End. This is • Glasgow has an impressive and a very popular and cosmopolitan part diverse cultural scene. It has been of Glasgow just two miles from the city named a city of music by UNESCO, centre, with excellent transport links. The and further highlights include area boasts a wide variety of shops and exceptional museums, theatres, restaurants and is home to museums, art art galleries, comedy clubs and galleries and the Botanic Gardens. restaurants. Glasgow is also home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and Royal Scottish National Orchestra

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Welcome to Scotland

Beyond Glasgow’s city borders there is an amazing, distinctive country to explore. The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, is only 45 minutes away, while Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are just 25 miles away.

Countryside Foods Sport Scotland has some of the most Scotland is famous for its traditional dishes A great variety of sports is enjoyed in breathtaking countryside in the UK. From such as white pudding, Scotch pies, Scotland, including universally popular snow-capped mountains to tranquil lochs, porridge and haggis, and of course for games like football, tennis and hockey, as poets and artists have been inspired by its whisky. It is also at the cutting-edge of well as traditional Scottish games such Scotland’s rugged beauty for centuries. modern cuisine, with some of the world’s as shinty and the popular sport of curling. best chefs coming from Scotland. The 2013 World Curling Championship Coast had representatives from around the Approximately half of the UK’s coastline Festivals world including teams from Russia, China, belongs to Scotland and its hundreds of Edinburgh alone hosts 12 major festivals America and Canada. islands. The coastline varies enormously, each year, covering comedy, music, from award-winning ‘Blue Flag’ beaches science, film, international culture, military Scotland’s stunning landscape lends itself and rocky coves to fishing ports and displays, and much more. Other festivals to enjoying the outdoors. Golf is a national dockyards. The sea around Scotland is across Scotland include the world-famous pastime in Scotland, and is traditionally home to thousands of wildlife species Celtic Connections, T in the Park and Isle played on the sandy land that links the including whales, dolphins and seals. of Skye music festivals. mainland to the foreshore. Other outdoor pursuits such as hiking, sailing, cycling, People Tradition rock climbing and skiing are also popular. Of all the reasons to visit Scotland, The Scots are justifiably proud of their perhaps the best reason is its people. traditions. A traditional fabric known as Of course it is impossible to characterise ‘Tartan’ is worn at many formal gatherings, an entire nation, but whether you are and it is often used to represent a looking for laughter, music, dance, particular region or family. The Highland inspiration, patriotism or poetry, you’ll find Games embrace Scotland’s heritage, with all this and more in the Scottish people. pipers, drummers, dancers and sportsmen competing to entertain large crowds. Architecture Scotland has a rich architectural heritage. Many striking new buildings have opened in Scotland recently, including Dance Base (home to the National Centre for Dance), the Scottish Poetry Library, the Scottish Parliament, the Falkirk Wheel and the Loch Lomond Gateway Centre.

Modernity Scotland is a thriving, modern country. Its economy is diverse, with renewable energy, banking, insurance, construction and tourism among its many industries. Scotland also leads the way in several scientific areas. The ATM cash machine, ultrasound and MRI scanners are all Scottish inventions, and it was in Scotland that a sheep was cloned for the first time – a significant scientific breakthrough.

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The University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a prestigious university for ambitious students. It offers you excellent standards of teaching, first-class student life, superb facilities, high graduate employment rates and a great location. A rich cultural and social mix on campus attracts students and staff from around the world. In short, if you are a Glasgow graduate, your study experience will set you apart from the crowd and you can expect exciting career opportunities to open up before you.

The rankings • 1st in the Russell Group for social Rankings are a very useful starting point activities, online library and sports when you are choosing where to study. As facilities (International Student well as being a leading research institution Barometer 2012) and a member of the prestigious Russell • 1st in the Russell Group for learning Group, the University of Glasgow has experience, top-rated International recently been ranked: Student Advisers, quality of lectures, • 15th in the UK (Times Good University campus environment and learning Guide 2013) support among Russell Group • 54th in the world; in the top 1% of universities (International Student the world’s universities (QS World Barometer 2012) University Rankings 2012/13) • In the 2008 Research Assessment • 1st in the Russell Group for Exercise (RAE), 75% of the University’s international student satisfaction research was rated as internationally (International Student Barometer 2012) excellent or world-leading.

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University people Campus facilities ‘Studying in Glasgow is a great life • The University, like the city of Glasgow, • £350 million has been invested in new experience. Before arriving in Scotland, has a reputation for being very friendly. campus facilities at the University of I thought it would be challenging to People from all over the world are Glasgow since 2001, with further future live away from my family and friends. proud to work and study here investment planned on lecture theatres Now, I am more independent and • The University of Glasgow is home and seminar rooms to international students from more • One of the advantages of Glasgow Glasgow has become my second home! than 120 countries. Last year alone, International College is that you From the first day I arrived, I felt I we welcomed over 5,600 international can use many of the University’s would be well cared for by College students to the city educational and social facilities from • The University hosts almost 17,000 the very first day of your College staff and tutors. Student Services undergraduate and over 6,000 programme. These include: were always available to help me, and postgraduate students. Its day and –– Computer labs across the campus my Learning Support Tutor gave me evening courses also support over –– An inspiring study environment, valuable advice for any academic issues 4,000 adult learners including one of the best academic I had. • There are around 6,000 staff, including libraries in the whole of Europe, 2,500 researchers in teams all over which is open for almost 19 hours I think Glasgow is one of the best the University. 60 new professors have every day places in the world to live and study. been appointed in the last two years –– First-class, yet affordable sports I would definitely recommend GIC to • Glasgow counts the following among facilities including a heated anyone interested in studying abroad.’ its distinguished alumni: economist swimming pool, tennis courts and Adam Smith, physicist Lord Kelvin, more than 60 exercise classes Laman Alizada (pictured below left) television pioneer John Logie Baird, each week Azerbaijan authors Christopher Brookmyre and –– Four Student Associations which Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences William Boyd, actor Gerard Butler, house over 120 clubs and societies and Law round-the-world yachtswoman –– Prayer rooms Progressed to LLM Law Emma Richards and chart-topping –– Cafés, bars and shops. singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé.

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The University of Glasgow’s academic schools

Each of the University of Glasgow’s academic schools prides itself on the quality of its degree courses, the high standard of teaching and research, and the fantastic achievements of its alumni. Take a look at the school you are interested in and see the key benefits it can offer you and your career.

Adam Smith Business School School of Chemistry The Adam Smith Business School aims to Chemistry at Glasgow combines superb conduct world-leading research, provide facilities with world-leading research research-led teaching and enhance groups covering all aspects of Chemistry the skills of its students in the areas of as well as the interfaces with Biology, Accounting and Finance, Economics Materials Science and Physics. The and Management. The School’s range School has a long history of excellence in of accredited degree programmes will research and teaching and is committed help you to prepare for a promising to continuing this, reflected in its superb future career and to develop the ability research environment with cutting-edge to contribute to organisations at the groups and facilities. Furthermore, the highest level. Ranked 13th in the UK by School is proud of its links with industry Eduniversal, the School is accredited by and through collaboration with WestCHEM the Association to Advance Collegiate (with Strathclyde), ScotCHEM (all Scottish Schools of Business, and the Glasgow chemistry departments) and a range of MBA is accredited by the Association outstanding international universities, of MBAs. It is also home to research of the School attracts the best students international and national excellence that and postdoctoral researchers to work on contributes to theoretical advancement internationally leading research. and is relevant to practice. School of Computing Science Glasgow has a strong reputation for its Computing Science research and the quality of its graduates in the field. Today, the University is rated in the UK’s top 10 for research in the subject, according to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The School offers a high-quality learning environment in which world-class research informs course content and delivery. Students also benefit from the School’s strong links with industry and graduates are well placed for a career with a range of companies worldwide.

School of Education The University of Glasgow’s School of Education has developed a wealth of opportunities for those wishing to study with scholars of international reputation in the field of Education. The School is proud of its continually evolving, innovative postgraduate programmes.

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School of Engineering School of Law In the 2008 RAE the majority of its The University’s School of Engineering has The study of Law in Glasgow has a long submissions were judged 4* (world-leading) been delivering world-class Engineering and illustrious history. Distinguished alumni and 3* (internationally excellent), with education and research for more than include respected judges, politicians Statistics achieving the highest 4* rating in 150 years and is the oldest school of and scholars. Today, the School remains Scotland. its kind in the UK. The School offers an one of Scotland’s best, with over 1,000 exciting range of degree courses which students and more than 40 academic School of Medicine includes the core Engineering disciplines staff. The School provides a welcoming The School of Medicine is renowned as well as unique specialist subjects. and intellectually stimulating environment for pioneering teaching methods and Its postgraduate programmes provide for students. It received excellent ratings superb facilities for undergraduate study. continuing professional development for its research in the 2008 Research Its graduates are highly sought after in in response to global industrial and Assessment Exercise (RAE), with 90% the medical professions in the UK and governmental needs. By continuing to rated as being of international quality. abroad. Students are introduced to clinical invest in internationally excellent research Such results confirm Glasgow’s position scenarios from the very beginning of their and by providing an outstanding learning as one of the UK’s leading Law schools. education, supported by some of the best environment for talented students from all The School offers a varied teaching facilities for student learning available. backgrounds, the School aims to retain programme and has adopted a number of its status as one of the select number of innovative approaches to teaching. School of Physics and Astronomy institutions regarded as being the best in The School of Physics and Astronomy is the world. School of Life Sciences one of the leading schools in the UK both The School of Life Sciences has an for its internationally leading research and School of Geographical and international reputation for the quality its first-class undergraduate degrees and Earth Sciences of its teaching and research in modern taught postgraduate courses. Studying The School of Geographical and Earth biological sciences. Its approach to with the School offers a fundamental Sciences brings together first-class teaching is cross-disciplinary and understanding of the way the Universe research and teaching in Physical & collaborative. If you choose to study works, brings students to the forefront of Human Geography, Earth Science and for a degree in Life Sciences, you will technology and provides the opportunity Geology & Geomatics. The School’s find an exceptional choice of degree to work in world-leading research groups. collaboration with the Scottish Universities programmes, including a number of MSci The School offers a range of highly Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) degrees where students spend a year on rated MSci and BSc (Hons) Physics gives students access to cutting-edge a research placement. You will be taught courses, all of which are accredited by the equipment and specialist expertise and its by researchers at the forefront of their Institute of Physics, as well as a variety of degree programmes are informed by its subjects, so you will find our courses are postgraduate MSc courses. strong research base. modern and challenging. The School prides itself on providing an excellent School of Social and School of Interdisciplinary Studies student experience and an environment Political Sciences The School of Interdisciplinary Studies that is stimulating and supportive. The School of Social and Political Sciences brings high-quality teaching and research offers a dynamic environment for study to students. Based at the University of School of Mathematics and research. By linking core disciplines, Glasgow’s friendly Dumfries Campus, and Statistics the School delivers high-quality the School offers small group teaching, The School of Mathematics and Statistics undergraduate and postgraduate teaching excellent facilities and the opportunity offers a vibrant, supportive environment and cutting-edge research. The School’s to pursue a work placement as part of which combines excellent teaching degree courses, taught by scholars at the its degree programmes. This in turn standards with high-quality research forefront of academic thinking, provide develops students’ transferable skills and expertise in pure and applied mathematics knowledge, skills and training relevant to a results in increased employability when and statistics. The School is noted for its broad range of careers, through in-depth students graduate. wide range of pure and applied research. study of key economic and social issues.

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The University of Glasgow Careers Service

A degree from the University of Glasgow is respected all over the world, but as well as first-class education, the University is also known for the employability of its students, owing to its dedicated Careers Service.

‘I recently graduated from the The University of Glasgow’s Careers The Careers Service also offers help University of Glasgow and now work Service works alongside academic and careers counselling to all University for an Information Technology firm in staff to ensure that all University of of Glasgow students. The Service has London. I have been on business trips Glasgow degree courses prepare links to over 4,500 employers and close students for working life. Vital practical relationships with many major graduate to Germany and the Netherlands. skills like teamwork, IT skills, time recruiters, and is dedicated to helping you I’m busy but I really enjoy it.’ management along with written and verbal succeed in your career. Tomoyuki Niitsuma, Japan communication are developed so your (pictured next page, top left) career will have the best start possible. The Careers Service helps students in Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences many ways, both while they are studying and Law A recent survey showed that 88% of at the University and after they graduate. Progressed to and graduated from MBA undergraduates and 91% of postgraduates The services offered include: found work or further study within six • Confidential one-to-one interviews: months of graduating from the University practise your interview techniques or of Glasgow. simply discuss your career options • Careers events • Employer recruitment seminars and information events • Career planning seminars • Advice on writing effective CVs and job application forms • Free reference material covering careers-related topics.

Scholarships

Top quality education is an investment in your future, and we recognise the significance of this investment. Therefore, we award partial scholarships to many Glasgow International College students to help with study costs. Students can also strive for a University of Glasgow scholarship upon progression to the University. The University’s scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, attendance and overall contribution to College life.

To find out more about scholarships visit: www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/tuition-fees/scholarships

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Life on the University of Glasgow’s campuses

Where is the College based? Meeting friends Glasgow International College, located The University of Glasgow has four in the Anderson College Building, is student associations. These form the based on the University of Glasgow’s main social centres of the University and main Campus. The campus is located in are the perfect starting point for meeting Glasgow’s fashionable West End, close to fellow students and making friends. halls of residence, shops and cafés, and The associations are run for students two miles from the city centre. by students, and you can become a member from your first week at Glasgow Studying International College. They provide over The University of Glasgow has one of the 120 social and academic clubs and best academic libraries in Europe. Open societies. Whether you are interested in 361 days of the year, the library houses food or football, religion or rugby, you are over 2.5 million books and journals and sure to find a club you enjoy. is free for you to use. It contains 800 computers, and there is internet Wi-Fi Keeping fit access throughout. The University’s The University’s first-rate sports and fitness Students’ Union also offers you two facilities are available to all GIC students. 24-hour study libraries. They include: • A 25-metre swimming pool, plus sauna and steam room • An air-conditioned gym with the latest fitness equipment • Separate strength and cardiovascular fitness suites • Squash and tennis courts • A multi-purpose sports hall • Football, hockey and cricket pitches • State-of-the-art all-weather pitches.

Spiritual reflection At Glasgow International College we recognise that many of our students require time and space for spiritual reflection. We do all we can to accommodate this. The College has its own quiet room, where students can go to pray or just quietly reflect. There are also prayer rooms on the University campus, just a few minutes from the College.

Being a multicultural city, places of worship are available for many different religions throughout Glasgow. The city is home to Footpaths the largest mosque in Scotland, and to 20 Anderson College: home of Main Building: the stunning Bute Hall is the location Glasgow International College. for graduation ceremonies in the Main Building. mosques in total. Christian services are

Queen Margaret Union: one of the University’s Sports and Recreation Service: featuring 46 sports held every day in the University’s chapel. student-run associations. clubs and state-of-the-art facilities and from which to choose. Library: one of the best academic libraries in Europe. Eating healthily University Union: one of the major social centres on Chaplaincy Centre: a chapel and prayer room are the University campus. Dietary requirements such as vegetarian, available to students. halal and kosher foods are widely catered Footpaths for in shops and restaurants.

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Dumfries campus

Students taking selected degree courses at the School of Interdisciplinary Studies will be based on the University’s Dumfries Campus in the heart of one of the most scenic regions in Scotland. In this vibrant university town, just an hour and a half from Glasgow, you’ll join a small and friendly community of students of all ages and backgrounds, while enjoying world-class University facilities on campus.

About the campus Accommodation Full information about the Dumfries Your lectures and tutorials will be in Hall of residence accommodation with Campus can be found at: the historic and beautifully refurbished private bathrooms are available next to www.glasgow.ac.uk/schools/ Rutherford/McCowan building, set in the Dumfries Campus and in Dumfries interdisciplinary 85 acres of parkland and gardens. town centre. Students can also opt for The stunning campus also offers privately rented accommodation nearby. state-of-the-art library and computing The University offers individual assistance facilities as well as quiet space in the to help ensure that all students find the Henry Duncan Room. accommodation they need.

Smaller classes mean more attention, More information about accommodation so you’ll be able to express your ideas on the Dumfries Campus can be found at: more easily – building confidence and www.glasgow.ac.uk/services/ critical thinking. Lecturers, who are top residentialservices researchers and publishers in their fields, are always happy to give you support and feedback whenever you need it.

About the town Located in south-west Scotland, Dumfries is a lively place surrounded by stunning Scottish countryside. You can either enjoy the restaurants, pubs, cinemas, shops and sports facilities in town or venture out into the wild and go mountain biking, hillwalking, climbing, diving, sailing or canoeing. If you’re looking for culture, you’ll find an impressive arts and live music scene in Dumfries and Galloway.

The local area is steeped in literary history too, being the final resting place of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, and host to the internationally acclaimed Wigtown Book Festival and the Wickerman Music Festival.

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The Scottish education system

Scotland has a long-established and well-deserved reputation for its excellent education system, and a degree from the University of Glasgow is highly regarded. Degree courses at the University follow the distinct Scottish education system, which prizes breadth as well as depth of knowledge. There are two key differences between the education system in Scotland and in the rest of the UK.

Duration What does this mean if I study at An undergraduate Honours degree Glasgow International College? normally takes four years in Scotland, The content of the Foundation Certificate compared to three years in the rest of at Glasgow International College the UK. This is partly because of the is equivalent to the first year of an different school-level education structure undergraduate degree course at the in Scotland and partly because more University of Glasgow. Therefore, upon subjects are studied while at university. successful completion of your College Sometimes this additional year of study Foundation programme at the required may be recognised with a Master’s degree level, you will progress straight to year two on graduation. of a related degree at the University.

As a result, Glasgow International College students do not spend any extra time studying. You will spend the same number of years as any international or UK student working towards a degree from the University of Glasgow.

Flexibility Since undergraduate students in Scotland take more subjects – usually three in year one and two or three in year two – they build up broader knowledge across a range of topics. This means that they have a lot of flexibility in choosing their specialist Honours level degree subject(s).

Therefore, within limits, you may be able to change your final degree course after you start your programme at the College. This could be very useful if you discover new interests while at the College.

It also means you have the opportunity to learn about subjects outside of your core area of study. This enables you to acquire skills and knowledge that you might not otherwise learn, increasing your career prospects (employers often value a wide range of knowledge very highly).

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Glasgow International College

Glasgow International College is your pathway to the University of Glasgow. The programmes are designed specifically to prepare international students for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses at the University of Glasgow.

The College, which was the first of its kind in Scotland, uses a combination of Foundation Certificate Pre-Master’s academic skills, English language and For fast-track entry to year two of For entry to a postgraduate degree at subject-specific modules to ensure a an undergraduate degree at the the University of Glasgow. well‑rounded preparation for university University of Glasgow. • Usually a minimum of three years of study. That is why Glasgow International • Year 11 or 12 or equivalent completed higher education completed • IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 or • IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 51 in all College students who complete their equivalent Secure English Language skills* or equivalent Secure English programme at the required level are Test. Students with a lower English Language Test (students with a lower guaranteed progression to the University level can take additional Preparatory English level can take Preparatory of Glasgow. English as part of an integrated English before their Pre-Master’s) Foundation Certificate. * UKBA CEFR SELT requirement Our undergraduate preparation programmes are: Foundation Certificate Pre-Master’s • Foundation Certificate in Business • Foundation Certificate in Engineering • Foundation Certificate in Science Direct entry into year two of a Master’s degree (one-year course) • Foundation Certificate in Social relevant undergraduate degree Sciences

Upon completion of the Foundation Undergraduate degree year three Glasgow International College Certificate at the required level, students are guaranteed fast-track admission to year two of an agreed undergraduate Undergraduate degree year four University of Glasgow degree at the University of Glasgow.

Our postgraduate preparation programmes are: • Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences and Law • Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering

Students are guaranteed admission to a relevant postgraduate degree at the University of Glasgow on successful completion of the Pre-Master’s at the required level.

The University of Glasgow’s degree courses are among the best in the world. The University’s strong reputation for academic research and first-rate teaching mean that a degree from the University of Glasgow is sure to prepare you for a rewarding career.

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Glasgow International College: supporting you to succeed

Glasgow International College provides its students with the support they need to ensure they have an enjoyable and successful time in the UK.

Academic support Small class sizes At Glasgow International College, we We use small teaching groups in all our recognise that international students might courses/modules. This means you receive need some extra support to help them get lots of attention from teaching staff. You will the most from their studies. We prepare quickly develop a comfortable relationship students for studying in the UK education with your tutors and classmates. system by teaching them how to take notes effectively, how to avoid plagiarism, Teaching time research skills, essay writing and more. To complete a Glasgow International College programme, you will need to make Learning Support Tutors and a serious academic commitment. As well College support staff as plenty of contact time with your tutors in We will assign you a Learning Support class, you are also expected to undertake Tutor with whom you will meet regularly. at least eight hours of self-study each They will monitor your progress and give week for each module studied. you extra help where you need it to make sure that nothing gets in the way of your Quality assurance progression to the University of Glasgow. All programmes are approved by the Glasgow International College also has a University of Glasgow for progression student support team to help with a wide to its degrees. You can be sure you are range of non-academic queries. receiving the highest quality teaching in preparation for your progression to Flexible start dates university study. To help meet your needs, the College offers multiple start dates each year for English language support its academic programmes. The examples Glasgow International College offers a below illustrate some of the options. broad range of English language teaching, so you can develop your English skills Example one – Portia Example two – Kishan while you study. For students who need extra help with their English, there are September Foundation Certificate in extended study options with additional Social Sciences (three terms) January English tuition, including integrated (equivalent to the first year of an Pre-Master’s for Science Preparatory English and academic May undergraduate degree) and Engineering (two terms) programmes (please see page 23). September MA (SocSci) Politics MSc Computer Systems Being a Glasgow student January (direct entry into year two) Engineering (one-year course) Glasgow International College students May are an important group within the main University student body. You will have September Graduation access to all the University’s learning MA (SocSci) Politics January resources, such as library and computing (year three) rooms. You can also become a member May Glasgow International College of the Students’ Unions. The Unions offer September University of Glasgow members comprehensive support if they MA (SocSci) Politics need it, and also provide sports facilities, January (year four) Graduation prayer rooms and restaurants and bars. May

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A day in the life of an international student

To help you gain a better idea of what life as a Glasgow International College student is like, we invite you to experience a typical day of one of our students. Meet Valeriya Kurova, from Ukraine, who joined the College in September 2012.

08:30: I make the short walk from my 15:05: Time to head to home. I usually Valeriya Kurova (pictured below) student residence, Franklin Point, to the have another class in the afternoon – Ukraine College. The residence is ideally located Economics or Politics - but today I have Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences close to everything I need and to a number more free time to relax and complete my Progressing to MA (SocSci) Business of Glasgow’s West End attractions. homework. On my walk home, I meet my Economics and Sociology friends and talk about the day. 08:40: Time for a quick chat with my classmates before my first lesson. My 15:20: Back at Franklin Point, I cook some friends and I like to share stories about food and watch a movie. I like to relax after what we did at the weekend and help each my meal by reading a favourite book or other with homework. listening to some music.

09:00: My first class is Academic Skills. 16:30: Homework time. I spend three We learn key skills such as how to avoid or four hours doing extra study. I really plagiarism and referencing, which have try to work hard; it is important for me to helped me to prepare for university study. succeed and progress to University. I plan for any future reports and essays, 10:00: During our ten-minute break, we and read some interesting books that I head to the sixth floor of the College to borrowed from the University library. My relax, socialise and buy snacks from the favourite subject is Sociology; however, vending machines. I have grown to really enjoy Economics. I have received great support from staff 11:00: The end of my first class and time and tutors at GIC, which has helped me to for lunch. I often go back to my residence develop a better understanding of these to make a big lunch and prepare for the subjects. busy afternoon ahead. This afternoon, I have one more class – Introduction 20:00: A knock at my door! My best friend, to Sociology. We will learn more about who is also my flat mate, comes to have a important social issues relating to crime, break with me. We always meet together at racism or religion. This class is very this time to catch up on our day. It is great challenging and requires a lot of reading, to live with such a good friend. so it is important that I am well prepared! If I have time, I do some extra work on my 21:30: I finish my work, have a shower reports or essays. and relax before bedtime. I enjoy taking in the amazing views of the city from my 13:00: Class begins! We start with reading bedroom window, while I listen to some some interesting and important articles music or read a good book. about sociologists. The tutor presents a new topic at every lesson. Lectures are 23:00: Time for bed before another busy interesting and combine general teaching day at College. Good night! with useful scientific videos.

15:00: At the end of class, our tutor reminds us about our assignments and offers help and support for those who need it.

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Accommodation

­As a Glasgow International College student you are guaranteed* a room in comfortable, convenient and secure student accommodation.

* Accommodation guarantee Glasgow International College has rooms All accommodation is self-catered and The International College is committed to reserved in safe and secure halls of all bedrooms have their own private providing accommodation for all students residences close to the College. bathroom. The following common features who request it. can be found in each residence: It is important for your wellbeing that you • A laundry room For us to plan effectively and guarantee have a comfortable environment in which • A common room or other social area accommodation, however, students to live. All Glasgow International College • Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout are kindly requested to complete the accommodation has 24-hour security the residences online accommodation form before the systems and dedicated support networks. • All utility bills (gas, electricity, water, guarantee date for the relevant intake. It is also comfortably furnished, with all etc.) included in the rent. Forms received after this date will be utility bills covered in the price. processed subject to availability. Franklin Point We strongly recommend that you choose • Exclusive and stylish residence Images are examples only. Prices start a room in one of the residences listed • Private bathroom facilities at around £160 per week. For more on this page, but you may make other • Seven-minute walk to Glasgow details about International College arrangements if you wish. Whatever you International College accommodation, visit: choose to do, we will aim to assist you • Supermarket located on ground floor www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/student- with your search for accommodation in • A short walking distance from services/accommodation every way we can. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and Kelvinhall Sports Arena.

The Globe • Private bathroom facilities • Five-minute walk to Glasgow International College • Games room • Cinema room • Common area • Located a short walking distance from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and Kelvinhall Sports Arena.

Mixed and single-sex accommodation options are available. We will try to place you in your first choice accommodation, but this is subject to availability. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend that you apply early.

The residences are reserved for student occupation only. This should maximise your opportunities to get to know fellow students and get the most out of your time in Glasgow.

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Glasgow International College: additional support

At Glasgow International College we provide support inside and outside of the classroom. We will ensure you settle into life in the UK and get the most out of your time here.

The KIC Games Before you arrive Settling in Each year, KIC runs an exciting sports Before your Glasgow International College After you have had a chance to settle in to tournament, called the KIC Games, in programme begins we will send you a your accommodation, you will be invited to which all Colleges take part. Sports played pre-arrival guide. This guide is full of useful take part in our comprehensive Induction include football, basketball, badminton information, including immigration advice, and Registration programme. and table tennis. This is a fantastic so you can be confident that your journey opportunity to represent your College to Glasgow will go smoothly. The programme provides you with in a sport that you love! practical advice on living and studying Arriving in Scotland in Glasgow, help with finding your way We know that a long flight can be tiring, around, opportunities to make friends, but you will receive a warm welcome and the chance to speak to former from our airport greeters at Glasgow students about their studies at Glasgow International Airport. They will make sure International College and the University of that you are quickly and comfortably Glasgow. During the programme we will transferred to your accommodation*. also help you to open a bank account and * Selected dates only. Advance booking is essential. register with a doctor.

Feeling at home As you will be spending at least two years in Glasgow, we want the city to become your second home. We also want you to make the most of your time here, both in and outside the classroom. We therefore run a full programme of events that are a fun way to make friends. Recent events have included: • A trip to Scotland’s largest theme park • Traditional Scottish dancing • Visiting a Scottish Premier League football stadium • Exploring Glasgow’s whisky trail • Five-a-side football • Sports day • Military shows in Edinburgh • Christmas festivities.

Ongoing support Throughout your time at Glasgow International College, the Student Services team and your Learning Support Tutor are there to help you with any queries or difficulties you have. They will make sure you have an enjoyable and rewarding time in the UK.

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Integrated English and academic programmes

Do you need to improve your English language ability before joining your academic programme? Glasgow International College offers Preparatory English courses for a wide range of levels. Studying English in the UK is a great way to learn the language. You will be with English-speaking people every day, and you can discover British culture at the same time.

If you want to study a Preparatory English What you will study course before your academic programme, Each week the course provides a minimum just let us know! We have a wide range of of 20 hours of interactive classroom-based Preparatory English courses available with tuition and a further 20 hours minimum of different durations and covering a range guided self-study. Assignments include of levels. completing written work and online tasks, as well as preparation for classes. At Foundation Certificate level, your English course will be joined to the start You will also have a Learning Support Tutor of your pathway programme to form one whom you will meet at regular intervals to integrated study plan. This means that you discuss your progress and to receive help will not need to apply for a separate visa with particular areas you find difficult. for your English course. Once you have completed the language At Pre-Master’s level, you will take the section of your course and achieved the Preparatory English for Pre-Master’s required English level, you will progress course, leading to the Pre-Master’s on directly on to the pathway programme to successful completion at the required begin your academic studies. level. Staff at the college will assist you in booking your English test at the end How to apply of the Preparatory English course and will To apply for an English programme also assist you with extending your visa in simply tick the corresponding box on the the UK. application form on pages 49-50.

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Foundation Certificate in Business

The Foundation Certificate in Business will equip you with the academic skills, key subject knowledge and English language ability to reach a standard equivalent to year one of a University of Glasgow degree course. When you successfully complete the Foundation Certificate to the level written in your offer letter, you are guaranteed fast-track admission to year two of an undergraduate MA degree.

Extra Preparatory English Integrated programmes with additional Key programme information Preparatory English are available to Foundation length English entry level Intake Tuition fee students with an English level below IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 or equivalent. Two terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £11,250 Further details are available on request. (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* January, February

Student success Three terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,000 In 2011-12, 85% of students who (Enhancement) (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* October completed the Foundation Certificate in Three terms IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 September £12,000 Business received an unconditional offer (Language) (minimum 4.0 / 36 in all skills)* to study at the University of Glasgow, and 100% received an unconditional offer to * Equivalent Secure English Language Test scores are also accepted. See page 42 study at a UK Higher Education institution. for a list of recognised English tests.

For the most up-to-date list of progression routes: Academic entry level * These modules apply to students on a two-term Foundation Certificate. Students on a longer www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/courses Successful completion of minimum of 12 programme will study these modules and additional years of education. For some countries, English language or Enhancement modules. successful completion of 11 years of For module summaries, see pages 32-33. education is required – further details available on request. Assessment You will be assessed through a English language entry requirement combination of assignments, individual Dependent on programme type - see box and group projects and end-of-module above for more details. Students with a examinations. This ongoing assessment lower English level may take an integrated helps you to monitor your progress and Foundation Certificate with additional ensure that you are on track to progress at Preparatory English. the end of your programme. Programme outline Progression Core modules (two terms*) On successful completion of your • Language for Study 2 Foundation Certificate at the required level, • Language for Study 3 you are guaranteed progression directly • Skills for Study 1 into year two of an MA undergraduate • Skills for Study 2 degree course at the University of • Comparative Politics Glasgow. Year two is a general year • Fundamentals of Marketing during which you study a range of relevant • Fundamentals of Organisational subjects. In your third year you will take Behaviour your chosen degree course from the list on • Introduction to Social Science the next page. • Principles of Economics • The International Economy

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Progression routes • Business Economics and Economic & Year two of undergraduate MA (SocSci) in Social History one of the following subject areas: • Business Economics and Politics • Business & Management • Economic & Social History • Business & Management and Business • Economic & Social History and Economics Economics • Business & Management and • Economic & Social History and Politics Economic and Social History • Economics • Business & Management and • Economics and Politics Economics • Politics • Business & Management and Politics

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Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences

The Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences will equip you with the academic skills, key subject knowledge and English language ability to reach a standard equivalent to year one of a University of Glasgow degree course. When you successfully complete the Foundation Certificate to the level written in your offer letter, you are guaranteed fast-track admission to year two of an undergraduate MA degree.

Extra Preparatory English Integrated programmes with additional Key programme information Preparatory English are available to Foundation length English entry level Intake Tuition fee students with an English level below IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 or equivalent. Two terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £11,250 Further details are available on request. (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* January, February

Student success Three terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,000 In 2011-12, 79% of students who (Enhancement) (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* October completed the Foundation Certificate in Three terms IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 September £12,000 Social Sciences received an unconditional (Language) (minimum 4.0 / 36 in all skills)* offer to study at the University of Glasgow, and 89% received an unconditional offer to * Equivalent Secure English Language Test scores are also accepted. See page 42 study at a UK Higher Education institution. for a list of recognised English tests.

For the most up-to-date list of progression routes: Academic entry level * These modules apply to students on a two-term www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/courses Successful completion of minimum of 12 Foundation Certificate. Students on a longer programme will study these modules and additional years of education. For some countries, English language or Enhancement modules. successful completion of 11 years of education is required – further details For module summaries, see pages 32-33. available on request. Assessment You will be assessed through a English language entry requirement combination of assignments, individual Dependent on programme type - see box and group projects and end-of-module above for more details. Students with a examinations. This ongoing assessment lower English level may take an integrated helps you to monitor your progress and Foundation Certificate with additional ensure that you are on track to progress at Preparatory English. the end of your programme. Programme outline Progression Core modules (two terms)* On successful completion of your • Language for Study 2 Foundation Certificate at the required level, • Language for Study 3 you are guaranteed progression directly • Skills for Study 1 into year two of an MA undergraduate • Skills for Study 2 degree course at the University of • Comparative Politics Glasgow. Year two is a general year • Introduction to Social Science during which you study a range of relevant • Introduction to Sociology subjects. In your third year you will take • Principles of Economics your chosen degree course from the list on • The Individual, State and Society the next page. • The International Economy

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Progression routes • Economic & Social History ‘The classes are at the right level for me Year two of undergraduate MA (SocSci) in • Economic & Social History and and the tutors are so supportive; they one of the following subject areas: Economics always help me to understand. I would • Business Economics and Economic & • Economic & Social History and Politics have found studying at university Social History • Economic & Social History and very demanding had I not studied • Business Economics and Politics Sociology • Business Economics and Sociology • Economics at GIC. My classes have taught me a • Central & East European Studies • Economics and Politics number of things, such as how to write • Central & East European Studies and • Economics and Sociology academic essays and develop good Business Economics • Politics organisational skills.’ • Central & East European Studies and • Politics and Central & East European Sakiko Niwa (pictured bottom left) Economic & Social History Studies Japan • Central & East European Studies and • Politics and Sociology Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences Economics • Sociology Progressed to MA (SocSci) Politics • Central & East European Studies and Sociology

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Foundation Certificate in Engineering

The Foundation Certificate in Engineering will equip you with the academic skills, key subject knowledge and English language ability to reach a standard equivalent to year one of a University of Glasgow degree course. When you successfully complete the Foundation Certificate to the level written in your offer letter, you are guaranteed fast-track admission to year two of a related undergraduate degree at the University of Glasgow.

Extra Preparatory English Integrated programmes with additional Key programme information Preparatory English are available to Foundation length English entry level Intake Tuition fee students with an English level below IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 or equivalent. Two terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,000 Further details are available on request. (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* January, February

Maths and Science programme Three terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,945 Special three-term programme with extra (Enhancement) (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* October support in core Maths and Science. Three terms IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 September £12,945 Further details are available on request. (Language) (minimum 4.0 / 36 in all skills)*

Science and Engineering pack Three terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,945 included in the programme (Maths and Science) (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* October From September 2013, all students on * Equivalent Secure English Language Test scores are also accepted. See page 42 Foundation Certificate programmes in for a list of recognised English tests. Science and Engineering will receive a unique pack to support their studies and knowledge. The contents will vary Academic entry level Programme outline depending on the programme but could Successful completion of minimum of 12 Core modules (two terms)* include the following: years of education. For some countries, • Language for Study 1 • scientific dictionary; successful completion of 11 years of • Language for Study 3 • supplementary books; education is required – further details • Skills for Study 1 • scientific calculator; available on request. • Skills for Study 2 • laboratory coat; • Skills for Study 3 • laboratory goggles; English language entry requirement • Foundation Mathematics • subscription to key journals; Dependent on programme type - see box • Fundamentals of Science • membership of relevant societies. above for more details. Students with a • Applied Mathematics The above items are indicative only and lower English level may take an integrated • Basic Engineering actual contents may vary. Foundation Certificate with additional • Physical Sciences Preparatory English. Student success * These modules apply to students on a two-term Foundation Certificate. Students on a longer In 2011-12, 87% of students who programme will study these modules and additional completed the Foundation Certificate in English language or Enhancement modules. Engineering received an unconditional For module summaries, see pages 32-33. offer to study at the University of Glasgow, and 100% received an unconditional Assessment offer to study at a UK Higher Education You will be assessed through a institution. combination of assignments, individual and group projects and end-of-module For the most up-to-date list of examinations. This ongoing assessment progression routes: helps you to monitor your progress and www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/courses ensure that you are on track to progress at the end of your programme.

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Progression Progression routes On successful completion of your • BEng / MEng Aeronautical Engineering ‘I chose to study in Glasgow Foundation Certificate at the required level, • BEng / MEng Aerospace Systems because of the excellent reputation you are guaranteed progression directly • BEng / MEng Biomedical Engineering of the University. The staff at the into year two of an undergraduate degree • BEng / MEng Civil Engineering International College were so offered by the University of Glasgow’s • BEng / MEng Electronics and Electrical helpful. I have improved my English, School of Engineering. See a list of Engineering particularly my ability to write good available degrees to the right. • BEng / MEng Mechanical Design academic reports. I would definitely Engineering recommend Glasgow International • BEng / MEng Mechanical Engineering College to others.’ • BEng / MEng Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics Aqib Asif (pictured bottom left) • BEng / MEng Mechatronics Pakistan • BEng / MEng Product Design Foundation Certificate in Engineering Engineering (joint course with Glasgow Progressed to BEng Mechanical Engineering School of Art) with Aeronautics

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Foundation Certificate in Science

The Foundation Certificate in Science will equip you with the academic skills, key subject knowledge and English language ability to reach a standard equivalent to year one of a University of Glasgow degree course. When you successfully complete the Foundation Certificate to the level written in your offer letter, you are guaranteed fast-track admission into year two of study towards an undergraduate degree in a science-related subject at the University of Glasgow.

Extra Preparatory English Integrated programmes with additional Key programme information Preparatory English are available to Foundation length English entry level Intake Tuition fee students with an English level below IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 or equivalent. Two terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,000 Further details are available on request. (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* January, February

Maths and Science programme Three terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,945 Special three-term programme with extra (Enhancement) (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* October support in core Maths and Science. Three terms IELTS 5.0 / PTE Academic 36 September £12,945 Further details are available on request. (Language) (minimum 4.0 / 36 in all skills)*

Science and Engineering pack Three terms IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic 42 September, £12,945 included in the programme (Maths and Science) (minimum 4.5 / 36 in all skills)* October From September 2013, all students on * Equivalent Secure English Language Test scores are also accepted. See page 42 Foundation Certificate programmes in for a list of recognised English tests. Science and Engineering will receive a unique pack to support their studies and knowledge. The contents will vary Academic entry level Biological Sciences pathway modules depending on the programme but could Successful completion of minimum of 12 • Biochemistry of Life include the following: years of education. For some countries, • Biological Science • scientific dictionary; successful completion of 11 years of • Scientific Principles and Enquiry • supplementary books; education is required – further details • scientific calculator; available on request. Chemistry pathway modules • laboratory coat; • Biochemistry of Life • laboratory goggles; English language entry requirement • Physical Sciences • subscription to key journals; Dependent on programme type - see box • Scientific Principles and Enquiry • membership of relevant societies. above for more details. Students with a The above items are indicative only and lower English level may take an integrated Physical Sciences / Mathematics actual contents may vary. Foundation Certificate with additional pathway modules Preparatory English. • Applied Mathematics Student success • Basic Engineering In 2011-12, 94% of students who Programme outline • Physical Sciences completed the Foundation Certificate in Core modules (two terms*) Science received an unconditional offer • Language for Study 1 For module summaries, see pages 32-33. to study at the University of Glasgow, and • Language for Study 3 100% received an unconditional offer to • Skills for Study 1 study at a UK Higher Education institution. • Skills for Study 2 • Skills for Study 3 For the most up-to-date list of • Foundation Mathematics progression routes: • Fundamentals of Science www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/courses * These modules apply to students on a two-term Foundation Certificate. Students on a longer programme will study these modules and additional English language or Enhancement modules.

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Assessment • BSc (Hons) / MSci Physiology, Sports ‘I first heard about GIC and the You will be assessed through a Science and Nutrition University of Glasgow through a combination of assignments, individual • BSc (Hons) / MSc Public and Urban friend, and an agent helped me and group projects and end-of-module Policy through the admissions process. examinations. This ongoing assessment • BSc (Hons) / MSci Virology helps you to monitor your progress and • BSc (Hons) / MSci Zoology I decided to study in the UK as I knew ensure that you are on track to progress at it would be good for me to experience the end of your programme. Chemistry pathway a different style of teaching to help me • BSc (Hons) Chemistry progress to a degree at university. Progression • MSci Chemistry with European On successful completion of your placement At the College, it was great to talk Foundation Certificate at the required • BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal to the other students and learn more level, you will progress to year two of a Chemistry about their home countries. BSc (Hons) degree in a related subject • MSci Chemistry with Medicinal at the University of Glasgow. Year two is Chemistry with European placement I have worked very hard and I am very a general year during which you study a • MSci Chemistry with Medicinal happy I was able to win a scholarship range of relevant subjects. In your third Chemistry with work placement to the University of Glasgow.’ year you will take your chosen degree • MSci Chemistry with work placement course from the list on this page. With Idil Akkuzu good progress, you may be able to Physical Sciences/Mathematics Turkey transfer to a degree with a work placement pathway Foundation Certificate in Science leading to a MSci degree. • BSc (Hons) / MSci Applied Progressed to BSc (Hons) Mathematics Mathematics Winner of a University scholarship for Progression routes • BSc (Hons) / MSci Chemistry and outstanding academic achievement Biological Sciences pathway Mathematics • BSc (Hons) / MSci Anatomy • BSc (Hons) Environmental • BSc (Hons) / MSci Biochemistry Stewardship^ • BSc (Hons) / MSci Genetics • BSc (Hons) / MSci Mathematics • BSc (Hons) / MSci Immunology • BSc (Hons) / MSci Mathematics and • BSc (Hons) / MSci Marine and Physics Freshwater Biology • BSc (Hons) / MSci Mathematics and • BSc (Hons) / MSci Microbiology Statistics • BSc (Hons) / MSci Molecular and • BSc (Hons) / MSci Physics Cellular Biology • BSc (Hons) / MSci Physics with • BSc (Hons) / MSci Molecular and Astrophysics Cellular Biology with Biotechnology • BSc (Hons) / MSci Pure Mathematics • BSc (Hons) / MSci Molecular and • BSc (Hons) / MSci Statistics Cellular Biology with Plant Science • BSc (Hons) / MSci Theoretical Physics • BSc (Hons) / MSci Neuroscience ^ This degree programme is run at the University of • BSc (Hons) / MSci Parasitology Glasgow’s Dumfries Campus (see page 15). • BSc (Hons) / MSci Pharmacology • BSc (Hons) / MSci Physiology • BSc (Hons) / MSci Physiology and Sports Science

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Foundation Certificate module summaries

Common core modules Extra core modules for three-term Skills for Study 1 and 2 (Enhancement) programme These modules have been designed as an Intercultural Studies introduction that provides a broad range This module aims to provide an of basic academic skills and knowledge introduction to the main problems and to help students adjust to the study issues experienced around cross-cultural environment at a UK university. communication, in order to facilitate students’ intercultural competence and to Language for Study 1 ensure a more effective cultural integration Enhancing students linguistic ability and of students in and outside the classroom. knowledge of the academic language underpinning key academic skills in order Introduction to British Society and Culture to help them to handle the academic This module aims to equip students with requirements of undergraduate level study. an academic introduction to life and culture in the UK which should complement Language for Study 3 their understanding of experiences as Students will build on the skills learnt in international students living and studying Language for Study 2 with reference to in the UK. The module aims to combine an Skills for Study 3. Students will learn to awareness of the structure of British society understand the language underpinning with an overview of the rich historical complex lines of argument and clearly influence which created it. present their own opinions in turn. Personal and Pre-study Skills Extra core modules for three-term This module aims to prepare students for (Language) programme advanced study of various subjects and Language for Study 2 academic skills on their programme. It aims This module draws language from to equip students with the range of study, the Skills for Study 3 module and numeracy and personal development skills further enhances and develops lexical, and to introduce them to key concepts and grammatical and phonological awareness. topics that will support their development It builds up students’ strategies to use as a student at a UK university. their lexical, grammatical and phonological resources to understand spoken and Refresher Maths and Statistics written discourse and use information This module provides grounding in basic appropriately in spoken and written mathematical knowledge and statistics. academic contexts. The module will help develop skills which will be useful in a range of disciplines and help students develop a confidence in dealing with numbers and statistics. The principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs and transformations and their applications in different contexts is explored.

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Extra core modules for three-term Biological Science Introduction to Sociology (Maths and Science) programme This module develops students’ knowledge This module develops students’ knowledge Bridging Academic Skills of plant structure and function, animal and understanding of approaches to This module is an introductory academic reproduction and metabolism, genetic and the study of human behaviour and skills module that covers a number of the cellular principles, and immunology. contemporary societies. vital skills required for the successful study of Science and Engineering. Comparative Politics Physical Sciences This module compares the advanced This module develops students’ Bridging Mathematics industrial democracies, the current and understanding of optics, waves and lasers; This module provides a solid grounding in former communist systems, and political electricity, electronics and magnetism; mathematical knowledge and development systems in developing countries. thermal physics and thermal and of skills which are fundamental to the study mechanical properties of matter. of the physical and biological sciences and Foundation Mathematics engineering disciplines. The principles of This module includes the principles of Principles of Economics algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs algebra, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, This module explores Microeconomics (the and transformations and their applications differentiation and integration. analysis of the behaviour of consumers, in mathematics are explored. firms and the State) and Macroeconomics Fundamentals of Marketing (concepts, theories and methods used to Bridging Science This module introduces the core concepts understand aggregative behaviour in an This module aims to develop essential of marketing and strategic analysis. It open economy). scientific knowledge and skills. The module enhances the development of analytical will focus on various topics relating to skills by making clear connections between Scientific Principles and Enquiry biology, chemistry and physics and act as a theory and management practice. This module aims to develop students’ refresher course to prepare students for the experimental and investigative skills in diverse range of pathway subject modules. Fundamentals of Organisational chromatography, titration, transition metals Behaviour and compounds and catalysis. Ethical Subject-specific modules Drawing on psychological, sociological issues in science will also be explored. Applied Mathematics business and management research This module develops students’ ability to practice and knowledge, this module Skills for Study 3 solve open-ended problems. Mathematics examines organisational structures, This module provides a broad range of will be applied to physical problems and individuals within the organisation, basic academic skills and knowledge to mathematical modelling and reasoning groups and teams, and organisations in help students adjust to UK study habits. skills will be developed. contemporary society. The Individual, State and Society Basic Engineering Fundamentals of Science This module provides an overview of the This module includes the study of fluid This module includes key scientific philosophical, economical, social and mechanics, thermodynamics, engineering knowledge including gases, liquids political aspects of the relation between the materials, mechanics, dynamics, and solids, the periodic table, protons, individual, the state and society. Focusing engineering design and electronics. attractions and repulsions, chemical primarily upon the UK and Europe, energy changes and solutions and pH. international comparisons will also be made. Biochemistry of Life This module further develops students’ Introduction to Social Science The International Economy knowledge of concepts in organic This module provides a broad introduction This module provides a broad introduction chemistry and biological science, and the to anthropology, sociology, economics and to the theory and practice of how markets laboratory skills required for undergraduate political science. operate and the factors influencing study in the field. international trade and investment.

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Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences and Law

The Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences and Law prepares you for a postgraduate degree course at the University of Glasgow. The programme provides you with intensive integrated academic studies in Business, Social Sciences or Law, advanced-level English skills and high-level study skills.

For the most up-to-date list of progression routes: Key programme information www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/courses Pre-Master’s length English entry level Intake Tuition fee Student success Two terms IELTS 5.5 / Pearson September, January, £11,750 In 2011-12, 82% of students who PTE Academic 51* February completed the Pre-Master’s for Business, in all skills Social Sciences and Law received Three terms IELTS 5.5 / Pearson September, October £12,495 an unconditional offer to study at the PTE Academic 51* University of Glasgow, and 98% received in all skills an unconditional offer to study at a UK * UKBA CEFR SELT requirement. Equivalent Secure English Language Test Higher Education institution. scores are also accepted. See page 42 for a list of recognised English tests.

‘My first impression of the College Academic entry level Business and Management pathway was that it was a wonderful and very Successful completion of three years of module peaceful place. higher education (in a related subject for • Global Corporate Marketing Strategies certain progression routes). Further details The Learning Support Tutor’s feedback are available on request. Law pathway module was invaluable and helped me to • Introduction to Scottish, European and improve my English language and English language entry requirement International Law academic skills.’ See box above for details. Students with a lower English level may take additional Economics, Accounting and Finance Young-Woo Koo Preparatory English. pathway module Republic of Korea • Economics and Finance Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences and Law Programme outline Progressed to LLM International Law Core modules (two terms)* Social Sciences pathway module Winner of a University scholarship for • Language for Study 1 • European Liberal Democracy outstanding academic achievement • Language for Study 3 • Skills for Study 1 For module summaries, see pages 38-39. • Skills for Study 2 • Skills for Study 3 Extra Preparatory English • Contemporary Organisational Additional Preparatory English is available Behaviour or Social Science Principles to students with a lower level of English • Research Design and Critique than that listed in the table. Further details • Research Project are available on request. * These modules apply to students on a two-term Pre-Master’s. Students on a longer programme Assessment will study these modules and additional English language and Enhancement modules. You will be assessed through a combination of assignments, individual and group projects and end-of-module examinations. This ongoing assessment helps you to monitor your progress and ensure that you are on track to progress at the end of your programme.

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Progression Economics, Accounting and • MSc European Politics Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s Finance pathway • MSc European Politics and Law for Business, Social Sciences and Law to • MSc Banking and Financial Services • MSc Geoinformation Technology and the level stated in your offer letter provides • MSc Economic and Financial Sector Cartography you with guaranteed admission into a Policies • MSc Global Economy postgraduate degree course in a related • MSc Economics, Banking and Finance • MSc Global Security subject area at the University of Glasgow. • MSc Finance and Economic • MSc Housing Studies The progression routes available are listed Development • MRes Human Geography on this page. • MSc Financial Economics • MSc Human Rights and • MSc Financial Forecasting and International Politics Progression routes Investment • MSc International Relations Business and Management pathway • MSc Financial Modelling • MSc Political Communication • MBA^ • MSc Financial Risk Management • MSc Real Estate • MSc Development Studies • MAcc International Accounting and • MSc Real Estate and Regeneration • MSc Economic Development Financial Management • MSc Russian, Central and East • MSc Environment and Sustainable • MSc International Banking and Finance European Studies Development • MSc International Corporate Finance • MSc Social and Cultural History • MSc International Business and and Banking • MSc Social Science Research Entrepreneurship • MSc International Development • MSc Sociology • MSc International Management • MFin International Finance • MSc Teaching English to Speakers of and Leadership • MSc International Finance and Other Languages (TESOL) • MSc International Management for China Economic Policy • MLitt Tourism Heritage and • MSc International Politics (China) • MSc International Financial Analysis Development† • MSc International Strategic Marketing • MSc International Trade and Finance • MSc Urban and Housing Practice • MSc Management • MSc Investment Banking and Finance • MSc Urban Policy and Practice • MSc Management with Enterprise • MSc Quantitative Finance • MSc Urban Regeneration and Business Growth • MSc Young People, Social Inclusion • MSc Management with Human Social Sciences pathway and Change Resources • MSc Adult and Continuing Education ^ • MSc Management with International • MSc Chinese Studies Three years of relevant managerial work experience required prior to starting the Pre-Master’s. Finance • MSc City and Regional Planning • MSc Management with International • MSc City Planning and Real Estate † This degree programme is run at the University of Real Estate Development Glasgow’s Dumfries Campus (see page 15). • MSc City Planning and Regeneration Law pathway • MSc Corporate Governance and • LLM Corporate and Financial Law Accountability • LLM Intellectual Property and the • MSc Educational Studies Digital Economy • MSc Equality and Human Rights • LLM International Commercial Law • MLitt Environment, Culture and • LLM International Competition Law Communication and Policy • MSc Environmental Education and • LLM International Law Communication • LLM International Law and Security • MSc Environmental Science, • LLM Law Technology and Society • MSc Europe and International Development

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Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering

The Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering prepares you for a postgraduate degree course at the University of Glasgow in a Science or Engineering-related field. The programme provides you with intensive integrated academic studies in Science and Engineering, advanced level English and high-level study skills.

Extra Preparatory English Additional Preparatory English is available Key programme information to students with a lower level of English Pre-Master’s length English entry level Intake Tuition fee than that listed in the table. Further details are available on request. Two terms IELTS 5.5 / Pearson September, January, £11,750 PTE Academic 51* February Student success in all skills In 2011-12, 87% of students who Three terms IELTS 5.5 / Pearson September, October £12,495 completed the Pre-Master’s for Science PTE Academic 51* and Engineering received an unconditional in all skills offer to study at the University of Glasgow, * UKBA CEFR SELT requirement. Equivalent Secure English Language Test and 100% received an unconditional scores are also accepted. See page 42 for a list of recognised English tests. offer to study at a UK Higher Education institution.

For the most up-to-date list of Academic entry level Assessment progression routes: Successful completion of three years of You will be assessed through a www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/courses higher education (in a related subject for combination of assignments, individual certain progression routes). Further details and group projects and end-of-module are available on request. examinations. This ongoing assessment helps you to monitor your progress and English language entry requirement ensure that you are on track to progress at See box above for details. Students with the end of your programme. a lower English level may take additional Preparatory English. Progression Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s Programme outline for Science and Engineering to the level Core modules (two terms)* stated in your offer letter provides you with • Language for Study 1 guaranteed admission into a postgraduate • Language for Study 3 degree course in a related subject area at • Skills for Study 1 the University of Glasgow. Postgraduate • Skills for Study 2 degrees are listed on the next page. • Skills for Study 3 • Engineering, Science and Society • Research Project (double module) • Statistical Design for Science and Engineering Research * These modules apply to students on a two-term Pre-Master’s. Students on a longer programme will study these modules and additional English language and Enhancement modules.

For module summaries, see pages 38-39.

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Progression routes Engineering pathway ‘My programme at GIC gave me an Science pathway • MSc Aeronautical Engineering advantage as I felt more confident • MSc Aquatic System Science • MSc Aerospace Systems and able to cope with university life. • MRes Bioinformatics, Polyomics and • MSc Aquatic System Science I learnt many new things, including Systems Biology • MSc Astrophysics basic study and research skills, that are • MRes Biomedical Sciences • MSc Civil Engineering helping me to succeed at university.’ • MRes Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) • MSc Coastal System Management • MRes Biomedical Sciences • MSc Computer Systems Engineering Joe Wandy (Biotechnology) • MSc Electronic Design Indonesia • MRes Biomedical Sciences • MSc Electronics and Electrical Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering (Cancer Studies) Engineering Progressed to MRes Bioinformatics • MRes Biomedical Sciences • MSc Engineering and Management (Cardiovascular Studies) (Aerospace Engineering and • MRes Biomedical Sciences Management) (Cell Engineering) • MSc Engineering and Management • MRes Biomedical Sciences (Medical (Civil Engineering and Management) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) • MSc Engineering and Management • MRes Biomedical Sciences (Electrical Engineering and (Molecular Genetics) Management) • MRes Biomedical Sciences • MSc Engineering and Management (Neuroscience) (Mechanical Engineering and • MSc Biotechnology Management) • MSc Coastal System Management • MSc Freshwater System Science • MRes Ecology and Environmental • MSc Geoinformation Technology and Biology Cartography • MSc Environmental Science, • MSc Geomatics and Management Technology and Society • MSc Geospatial and Mapping • MRes Evolutionary Biology and Sciences Systematics • MSc Information Technology • MRes Exercise Science • MSc Inter Professional Science • MSc Freshwater System Science Education and Communication • MRes Infection and Immunobiology • MSc Landscape Monitoring and • MSc Information Technology Mapping • MSc Inter Professional Science • MSc Marine System Science Education and Communication • MSc Mechanical Engineering • MRes Marine and Freshwater Ecology • MSc Mechatronics and Environmental Management • MSc Physics (specialising in Advanced • MSc Marine System Science Materials, Energy and the Environment, • MRes Plant Science Global Security or Life Science) • MSc Statistics • MSc Structural Engineering and Mechanics • MSc Sustainable Energy • MSc Telecommunication Electronics • MSc Theoretical Physics

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Pre-Master’s module summaries

Common core modules Language for Study 1 Skills for Study 1 You will improve your vocabulary, grammar You will be encouraged to communicate and pronunciation skills through fun and confidently and become aware of basic interactive teaching methods. The module critical thinking. You will learn how refers to Skills for Study 1, to help you to undertake research and to avoid build confidence, write short essays, enter plagiarism, as well as note-taking, into lively discussions and summarise presentation and essay-writing skills. information in oral interactions.

Skills for Study 2 Language for Study 3 You will build up critical analysis skills You will build on the skills learnt in through understanding written and spoken Language for Study 2 with reference information, including data, and then to Skills for Study 3. You will learn to reporting your views orally and in writing. understand the language underpinning You will learn to apply judgement and complex lines of argument and clearly reasoning in forming conclusions. present your own opinions in turn.

Skills for Study 3 Extra core modules for three-term You will build on the skills learnt in Skills programme for Study 2, researching and analysing Aspect of British Society and Culture information and presenting conclusions This module aims to equip Pre-Master’s in a constructive and considered fashion in students with an academic introduction writing and through oral presentations. to life and culture in the UK which should complement their understanding of experiences as international students living and studying in the UK. The module aims to combine an awareness of the structure of British society with an overview of the rich historical influence which created it.

Intercultural Studies This module aims to enhance students’ intercultural sensitivity and understanding through a comparative study of various cultures and to enable students to become more aware of their own culture through a reflective examination of cultural differences and similarities between their culture, that of their host country and that of their fellow students. This cross-cultural approach to the study of human societies aims to facilitate students’ intercultural competence and to ensure a more effective cultural integration of students in and outside the classroom contexts.

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Personal Development and Pre-study Engineering, Science and Society Research Project Skills Engineering, Science and Society The Research Project gives students the This module aims to prepare students for introduces concepts including knowledge opportunity to plan and manage their own more advanced study of various academic and truth; contemporary controversies research, and to produce a written report. skills on their programme. It aims to equip (e.g. stem cell research); international The module draws on skills learnt in Skills students with a range of key transferable developments in research ethics; and for Study 1, 2, and 3 and follows through skills on a Pre-Master’s programme standards and institutional codes of ideas developed in Research Design and that will support their development as conduct. Critique. It teaches skills that students will students and introduce them to key topics regularly need to put into practice during and concepts that will prepare them for European Liberal Democracy their postgraduate degree course. study on their programme and for future European Liberal Democracy introduces postgraduate studies. liberal democracy as the dominant type Research Project (double module) of political system in Europe. It explores This module gives students an opportunity Refresher Maths and Statistics such issues as how politicians and interest to plan and manage their own research, This module provides an opportunity groups operate, how the media shapes produce an extended written report and for students to review some of the the presentation of politics and how the present their project both as a poster fundamental concepts in mathematics ideas of “freedom of speech” and “human and orally, just as they would during a and statistics that they have learned in rights” are interpreted. postgraduate degree. The module draws previous study. The principles of algebra on skills learnt in Skills for Study 1, 2 and 3. and geometry, vectors and matrices, Global Corporate Marketing Strategies differentiation and integration and their This module looks at developing the Social Science Principles application in both pure and applied areas marketing mix in a global environment. This module introduces students to the of mathematics to solve problems are Consideration is given to the political, differences between the study of natural explored. Additionally the module provides economic, social and technological and social phenomena and looks at the an overview of basic concepts of statistics. aspects of business priorities. credibility of social science theories.

Subject-specific modules Introduction to Scottish, European and Statistical Design for Science and Contemporary Organisational Behaviour International Law Engineering Research This module draws on psychological This module gives students a solid In this module, students critique science and sociological knowledge to grounding in commercial law and the legal and engineering research and develop examine a variety of areas of interest frameworks and substance of Scottish, knowledge and skills in experimental in work and organisations; including EU and international law. design, data handling, statistical methods organisational structures, individuals and statistical tests using Excel. within the organisation, groups and teams, Research Design and Critique motivation, leadership and organisations in Research Design and Critique teaches contemporary society. students to be able to define a research problem and design a project capable of Economics and Finance producing trustworthy research. Students The Economics and Finance module also develop the ability to critique social equips students with key economic science research. and fiscal knowledge and techniques as well as competence in the use of a statistical software package relevant to the postgraduate study of economics and finance.

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University Placement Service

From the moment you arrive at Glasgow International College, our primary objective will be to help you progress to the University of Glasgow. Throughout your time with us, our experienced team will work with you towards this goal. If, however, you do not reach the required level, our University Placement Service will assist you in securing a place at another leading academic institution in the UK.

‘From the moment you arrive at Guaranteed university placement How the University Placement Glasgow International College, I will With our University Placement Service, Service can help you endeavour to help you fulfil your you will benefit from an extensive network • Over 15 years of experience in placing dream of studying at the University of partner institutions which recognise the students at UK universities Glasgow International College pathway • Guaranteed university placement on of Glasgow, and assist in finding an programme qualifications for entry to their successful completion of your pathway alternative institution if necessary. degree courses. programme I am happy to discuss your pathway • Reliable advice on the appropriate Our dedicated staff have a wealth of university and subject choice to suit programme and how it relates to experience in guiding students through the your needs your degree, and can assist you in admissions process and securing them • A large, established network of partner changing your progression route the best available options. institutions that recognise Glasgow where necessary, made possible by the International College’s pathway flexibility that our pathways provide. With their help we guarantee you a programmes for entry university place on successful completion • Most partner universities accept I hope that you will truly enjoy your of your Glasgow International College the Kaplan English exit score from time in Glasgow.’ pathway programme. Glasgow International College so usually you won’t need to take any Mayowa Okewumi (pictured below right) The Service is free to all Glasgow further exams. University Placement Service Coordinator, International College students. Glasgow International College

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Kaplan Care insurance

As an international student coming to study in the UK, it is important that you have adequate insurance to protect you. Glasgow International College provides its students with Kaplan Care, a comprehensive insurance policy designed specifically for international students.

Kaplan Care is a combined travel, health What is included in Kaplan Care? It is compulsory for students to have and academic insurance policy. This Kaplan Care insurance is available in three comprehensive travel and medical means it protects you while you are policy lengths and includes four key areas insurance before arriving in the UK. We will travelling as well as while you are studying for your time in the UK: therefore add Kaplan Care automatically in the UK. The policy has been specially • Reimbursement of your prepaid to your programme fees unless proof of designed for international students and course fees owing to cancellation, suitable alternative cover is provided at the provides a number of key benefits. the cutting short or repetition of your offer acceptance stage. course because of accident, illness or Key benefits of Kaplan Care sickness Full details of the levels of cover, insurance • Cover for over 90 sports and activities • The cost of bringing a relative to the premiums and the terms of cover are are included as standard UK to visit you following a medical available from your Kaplan representative • Your insurance policy fits your study emergency or from one of the Kaplan International plan, so you are paying for insurance • Medical costs which are not covered Colleges offices listed on page 43. only when you need it by the National Health Service if you • You can lengthen your policy period if are taken ill or have an accident your study programme is extended • Cover for legal liability to pay damages • You can enjoy added peace of mind if you accidentally injure someone or knowing that Endsleigh, the provider damage their property. of Kaplan Care, has been insuring students for over 45 years and has a reputation in the UK as one of the premier providers of insurance for students • Cover is applicable to a number of situations: –– During your stay in the UK –– During direct trips to and from your home country at the beginning and end of each academic term –– During trips outside the UK if required as part of your study course –– During leisure trips within Europe for a period not exceeding 21 days in total in each period of insurance.

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How to apply

Now that you have read about our high-quality programmes and the exciting lifestyle in Glasgow, we hope that you will be ready to apply. There is no application deadline, but there are deadlines for guaranteed accommodation. You should therefore apply as early as you can by following the step-by-step guide below.

Secure English Language Tests Apply using the application form Apply online • IELTS • Pearson PTE Academic • TOEFL iBT Complete all sections of the Visit the GIC website and application form. complete all sections of the • TOEIC “Apply Now” form. • Cambridge ESOL www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/how-to-apply • City and Guilds • Trinity College London. Secure English Language Test results are Read the terms and conditions, available at: required, pre-enrolment, for all students www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/how-to-apply/terms-conditions who are not a national of a majority You must read, understand and agree to be bound by these terms and English-speaking country as defined by conditions before moving on to the next step. the Home Office (UKBA). A list of exempt countries is on the Home Office (UKBA) website. For more detailed information, Sign the application form Check the confirmation box please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk to confirm you have provided to confirm you have provided and search for ‘majority English-speaking the correct details and you the correct details and you agree to the terms and agree to the terms and country’. conditions. conditions.

Scan in or photocopy your additional documents: • Academic transcripts and exam results • Secure English Language Test results (e.g. IELTS, Pearson PTE Academic) • Certified translations also required if originals are not in English • If you do not have any academic transcripts or English language test results, you can still apply and we’ll make you a conditional offer, which you will need to satisfy before applying for a visa.

Attach additional documents Upload your scanned to your application form. documents to section three of the form.

Email or post your Send the completed form. application and additional documents to the GIC Application and Admissions Centre, your local KIC country office, or to your Kaplan representative. See the next page for contact details.

Await the admissions decision by email. You’ll receive this within 48 hours of us receiving a completed application form and supporting documents.

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Contact details Nigeria Points to note If you have your application form and Kaplan International Colleges Admissions decisions are at Kaplan supporting documents ready to send, Wing B, White Building, Sapetro Towers International Colleges’ discretion. or if you have any queries or need help 1 Adeola Odeku Street When applying, remember to plan for the completing the application form, please Victoria Island, Lagos time that it takes to be granted a student get in touch. You can contact the Glasgow Tel: +234 (0)7401572 / 08052903660 visa, which might take up to four weeks. International College UK-based Application Email: [email protected] Contact your High Commission for further and Admissions Centre, your Personal details of visa processing times. Education Planner, KIC country office or Korea Kaplan representative. Tel: +82 (0)10 6245 3788 Email: [email protected] United Kingdom Application and Admissions Centre Vietnam Kaplan International Colleges Kaplan International Colleges 2nd Floor, Warwick Building No. 9 Dinh Le Street Kensington Village, Avonmore Road Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi London W14 8HQ, United Kingdom Tel: +84 4 3937 8120 Tel: +44 (0)20 7045 4925 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Other services available China As well as helping with your application, Kaplan International Colleges your Kaplan representative and our Office C313, Kempinski Hotel Beijing regional and UK-based staff will be very Lufthansa Center pleased to help in a range of other ways. No. 50 Liangmaqiao Road For instance, they can: Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016 • Provide you with help in planning your Tel: +86 (0)10 64608373 journey to the UK Fax: +86 (0)10 64664189 • Offer advice on which progression Email: [email protected] route is right for you • Provide pre-departure sessions so Hong Kong that you are well prepared before Kaplan International Colleges leaving your home country 4/F Opulent Building • Give support and advice to help you 402-406 Hennessy Road, Wanchai choose your accommodation option Hong Kong • Offer support to parents who might Tel: +852 3620 2008 have questions about their son or Email: [email protected] daughter studying overseas.

India For details on these services and more, Kaplan International Colleges please use the contact details listed on E12/2, JVS Towers, First Floor this page. Sector 1, NOIDA – 201 301 Tel: +91 120 422 7800 We look forward to hearing from you. Email: [email protected]

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After you apply: what happens next?

Applying to Glasgow International College is the first step to university success in the UK. Read on to see what happens after you submit your application.

Receive admissions Plan ahead by ensuring College address details decision and offer letter you have sufficient funds to Glasgow International College by email, usually within 48 study in the UK. Anderson College Building hours. There are two types You must have evidence 56 Dumbarton Road of offer: of holding at least £800 Glasgow G11 6NU Unconditional: there are for every month of your United Kingdom no conditions to fulfil or GIC programme, up to a Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 8667 additional documents to maximum of nine months, (This is not the address for applications; submit. plus any outstanding tuition please see page 43 for application Conditional: there are fees. This must be held in a certain conditions to fulfil and recognised bank account for address details) relevant documents to submit at least 28 days before you before a Confirmation of apply for your Tier 4 visa. College bank account details Acceptance for Study (CAS) Name: Kaplan Glasgow Ltd statement may be issued. Bank: Natwest Accept your offer by paying Sort Code: 50-00-00 deposit or sending financial Account No: 206-640-28 Receive Confirmation of guarantee. SWIFT Code: NWBKGB2L Acceptance for Study IBAN Number: (CAS) statement, arrival GB47NWBK50000020664028 form, accommodation form Confirm insurance policy Bank Address: Natwest, PO Box 34, and guide, and pre-arrival by purchasing Kaplan Care 15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2P 2AP, UK guide. For conditional or providing evidence of an offers, the CAS is issued alternative policy. once we receive proof that the conditions of the offer have been met. Start visa application process. Visit the Home Office (UKBA) Return accommodation website for details of the form. exact documents you need to submit to your local British Embassy or High Receive confirmation of Commission: your accommodation www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration allocation. and click on “Studying in the UK”

Receive visa, book flight Arrive in UK, settle into your and return arrival form. accommodation and attend Induction and Registration at the International College before teaching starts. Teaching begins.

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About Kaplan International Colleges

Kaplan International Colleges work in partnership with a selection of the world’s leading universities to provide academic pathway programmes tailored for international students.

1938 We offer programmes in the UK, the Partner universities in the USA Kaplan, Inc. founded by a schoolteacher USA and Australia. These are focused • Merrimack College (Boston) in New York on preparing international students for • Northeastern University (Boston) successful and rewarding undergraduate • Pace University (New York). One million and postgraduate study at leading Kaplan students in more than 30 countries universities. Progression to the partner Partner universities in Australia worldwide university is guaranteed on successful • Murdoch University (Perth) completion at the required level. • The University of Adelaide. Over 12,000 Kaplan International Colleges students Partner universities in the UK Visit www.kaplaninternational.com have progressed to UK universities • Bournemouth University for more information about Kaplan since 2006 • City University London International Colleges and our partner • Cranfield University universities. • Nottingham Trent University • The University of Brighton Kaplan, Inc. is the largest subsidiary of • The University of Glasgow Graham Holdings Company, a diversified • The University of Liverpool education and media company whose • The University of Sheffield principal operations include educational • The University of the West of England, services, television broadcasting, cable Bristol (UWE Bristol) television systems, and online, print and • The University of Westminster. local TV news. For more information about Kaplan please visit: www.kaplan.com

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Nottingham Trent University The University of Brighton The University of Glasgow

The University of Liverpool The University of Sheffield The University of Westminster

The University of the West of England, Bristol Northeastern University (Boston) Pace University (New York)

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Application form 1. Fill in all sections of the form. 2. Attach certified copies of academic transcripts and exam results (translated if not in English) and Secure English Language Test (SELT) results if you have them. 3. Send to Kaplan International Colleges (see page 43 for details).

1. Contact details Family name or surname (as on passport): Nationality: First name (as on passport): Passport number: Middle name(s): Secondary nationality (if applicable):

Gender (please ü): Male Female Secondary passport number (if applicable): Date of birth (dd/mm/yy): Have you previously been granted a visa to study in the UK? (please ü): Yes (please provide further details) No Will you be under 18 when your programme is due to start? (please ü): Yes No Email address (compulsory): Have you previously been refused a visa to study in any country? (please ü): Yes (please provide further details) No

Home address: Home address:

Postcode: Country: Postcode: Country: Telephone: Telephone: Mobile: Mobile: Parent/guardian/next of kin of kin name: Relationship to student (e.g. father): Parent/guardian/next of kin telephone: Parent/guardian/next of kin of kin email:

2. Programme and degree course choices

Glasgow International College programme choice (please ü): Academic programme length (not including English course) (please ü): Foundation Certificate in Business Two terms Three terms Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences For three-term programmes where different options are offered (available for Foundation Certificate in Engineering Foundation Certificate only), please tick your chosen version (ü): Foundation Certificate in Science Language Enhancement Maths and Science Pre-Master’s for Business, Social Sciences and Law Do you require College-arranged accommodation? (please ü): Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering Yes No (you are not required to book accommodation at this stage) Do you need extra Preparatory English before your academic programme? University of Glasgow degree choice: (please ü): Yes No Academic programme start date (please check availability and ü): September October January February

3. Education history Please list all schools, colleges and universities attended (continue on a separate sheet if necessary): Institution (name and country) Dates attended (from - to) Qualification awarded

Have you or an agent applied to the University of Glasgow directly? (please ü): Yes (please give details below) No Details of university application:

4. English language proficiency English proficiency test results are required, before enrolment, for all students who are not a national of a majority English-speaking country (a list of exempt countries is available on the UKBA website). Have you taken a recognised Secure English Language Test (IELTS, Pearson PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, Cambridge ESOL, City and Guilds, Trinity College London)? Please ü: Yes No If yes, please enter the test name and your overall score in the corresponding box below and your individual listening, reading, writing and speaking scores in the relevant boxes, if applicable. If you have not taken a recognised English language test, you can still apply and we will make you an offer with the condition that you have the result of a Secure English Language Test before you submit your visa application.

Name of test Overall score

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5. Declaration of criminal record 9. Medical information Do you have any criminal convictions in any country – excluding spent Glasgow International College is committed to equality of opportunity and aims convictions and minor motoring offences? (please ü): to provide an inclusive learning environment for students with special needs or Yes No If you tick yes, you might be required to provide details. disabilities. To help us best support you, please provide as much information as you can on your particular needs.

Do you have any medical conditions? (please ü): Yes No 6. Employment history If yes, please give details of any medical conditions or allergies that require attention or notification and any prescribed medication taken regularly (this will How many years of full-time work experience do you have? not affect your application). Please describe the most recent full-time position you have had which lasted at least 12 months. Any previous work history should be included by attaching an extra sheet or CV to your application. Employer: Dates (from-to): Completion and signing of this form gives Glasgow International College Main responsibilities: permission to administer first aid by trained staff first aiders if required. Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Specify below (please ü): No disability Physical impairment or mobility issues such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches Blindness or serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses Deafness or serious hearing impairment 7. Agent information  Long-standing illness/health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic Do you have an educational agent? (please ü): heart disease, epilepsy, asthma or sickle-cell anaemia Yes (please provide details) No Specific learning disability such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD Mental health condition such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder Agent name: Social/communication impairment such as Asperger’s syndrome or City: other autistic spectrum disorder Disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above On a separate sheet please provide further details of the nature of your disability 8. Insurance and the support you would require. Please note that some support mechanisms might take considerable time to organise, such as books in Braille format Do you have comprehensive travel and health insurance? (please ü): or modifications to buildings. We ask therefore that you include as much as Yes No information as possible. Failure to disclose relevant medical information might If yes, please submit a copy of your insurance policy document. If no, we will affect the validity of your insurance policy. contact you with full details of Kaplan Care insurance (see page 41 for a summary) once your application has been accepted. Comprehensive insurance for the Glasgow International College will ensure all personal data enclosed will be used duration of your studies is compulsory. Failure to disclose relevant medical only to plan appropriate support, and might need to disclose appropriate and information might affect the validity of your insurance policy. relevant details to partner universities to facilitate this process. I agree to appropriate, relevant details being used in this way.

10. Declaration I declare that the information I have supplied on and with this form is complete and correct. I understand that the place offered to me by GIC constitutes an offer to the Host University (conditions apply) and therefore acknowledges that there is no requirement to apply directly to the University of Glasgow. I understand that Glasgow International College may need to process and store my information in countries outside the UK (and not subject to UK Data Protection laws), such as the United States or other countries where we have offices or service providers. I consent to the transfer of my information to these other countries. I understand that the giving of false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellation of my enrolment. I have read, understood and agreed to the terms and conditions and fees of Glasgow International College as outlined on the Glasgow International College website. I undertake to pay the fees incurred as they are due and understand that Glasgow International College fees may increase. I authorise Glasgow International College to supply any relevant data to the University of Glasgow and to supply official records of my progress at Glasgow International College to my parents, guardian, sponsor or their nominee.

I can confirm I have read, understood and agree to the declaration above (please ü): Yes No

Name: Date:

To be completed by the applicant’s parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age: I confirm I have read, understood and agree to the declaration above on behalf of the applicant (please ü): Yes No

Name: Date:

11. Final checklist Please check you have supplied all the required information in this check-list (please ü): 1. Complete all sections of the application form: Yes 2. Confirm you agree to the declaration above: Yes 3. Attach certified copies of academic transcripts and examination results (with certified translations if not in English) and Secure English Language Test results: Yes 4. Send your application and copies of supporting documents specified in part (3) to your Kaplan representative, the Applications and Admissions centre, or your nearest Kaplan International Colleges country office. See page 43 for contact details.

50 www.glasgow.ac.uk/gic 51 Download Glasgow International College’s free Mobile App Connect with other Glasgow International College (GIC) students to get first-hand information about the College. App features: • Meet other students* • Share updates to your social networks • Contact the College • Get useful information about the College and its social events • Check information and submit a request to book accommodation • Access GIC’s pre-arrival guide (prospective students only) • Access GIC’s student handbook (prospective and enrolled students only) * Members of the public are able to check all the posts made public by users, as well as accommodation information.

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www.kic.org.uk/glasgow/newsletter-sign-up Educational Oversight QAA Review 2013

Glasgow International College www.glasgow.ac.uk/gic BROGIC1314 The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), responsible for safeguarding standards and improving the quality of UK higher education, has awarded Glasgow International College (GIC) the highest rating Quality Assurance Agency available - Commendable Progress - following an Educational Oversight Annual Monitoring Review in for Higher Education May 2013. The report for GIC can be found on the QAA website at: www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Pages/GIC.aspx

Information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. Glasgow International College course details apply to courses starting during the 2013-14 academic year. Published July 2013.