University pathways Academic and English preparation for international students 2017–2018 Recognised by more than 100 UK and European universities including: No.1 most influential city in the world (Forbes Magazine 2014) Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK A choice of more than 1,500 degree programmes Join 350,000 new students in one of the top 5 cities for students in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2016) 90% progression to higher education since the Centre opened in 2013 Excellent central London location in the heart of the city Progression options available to more than 30 of the top 50 UK universities 00351_INTO_BLUE_London_AW_v3_CR_FLAT_OL.pdf 1 16/12/2015 13:01:29 C M Chapter London accommodation Y CM MY CY CMY K Old Spitalfields Market Brick Lane Leadenhall Market Liverpool Street Station 00351_INTO_BLUE_London_AW_v3_CR_FLAT_OL.pdf 1 16/12/2015 13:01:29 Contents Destination INTO London 7 Your Study Centre 9 Celebrating student success 10 About London 12 Student life 15 Accommodation C About university progression M 18 Progression options Y 20 London CM MY 21 Southern England CY 22 Central England CMY 23 Northern England K 24 Scotland, Northern Ireland Learning Resource Centre and Wales 25 Your gateway to Europe About our courses and application 28 Choosing your course 29 International Foundation 60 International Year One 64 Pre-Master’s 74 Improving your English 76 Scholarships 78 How to apply 79 Application form 82 Terms and conditions 86 Dates and prices Scape East accommodation Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 6 | INTO London 2017–2018 “Welcome to the state- of-the-art INTO London Centre, where we offer international students the opportunity to study in the heart of the lively capital city of London.” Dr David Silbergh, Centre Director The Centre, Middlesex Street Modern classrooms Download the pre-departure guide: www.intostudy.com/uk/pdg 92% of students were satisfied with the support they received (INTO Exit Survey 2015) Destination INTO London | 7 Your Study Centre The INTO Centre is located in London’s financial district just minutes from Liverpool Street Station, and has everything you need from modern classrooms to our friendly support team. That’s not forgetting our teachers who have experience of helping international students like you to improve their English, adapt to studying in the UK and go on to be successful at university and beyond. LEARNING FACILITIES YOUR ATTENDANCE SUPPORT FOR UNDER 18s All of your classes will take place in the It is important that you attend all your Studying overseas is a big step for anyone, Centre, except for biology and chemistry classes, because missing them will impact but even more so for younger students. If practical classes which happen offsite in on your progress and may also affect you are under 18, we will meet you at the university laboratories. Classrooms have your student visa. We carefully monitor airport and check in on you each day at digital whiteboards and other technology, attendance and if there is an issue we will the student residence where you will live. which allow your teachers to use online work with you to find a solution and get During your first week, you will be given a resources, and are designed to encourage you back into class as soon as possible. dedicated person to contact and we will go interaction and make sure you get involved. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED US through with you the rules and safeguards Classes mirror university-style teaching Whenever you want to talk to someone you we have put in place to ensure your with lectures, practical sessions, seminars, can go the Centre’s welcome desk where wellbeing. You’ll also receive a copy of our tutorials, supported private study and you will find friendly staff dedicated to your code of conduct, which you must follow – e-learning so you experience university study welfare. This may be the first time you are especially outside of class when you will be from the start. studying overseas, but we have welcomed unsupervised. Other facilities include: thousands of students, so will be able to For more information on our policies visit help you no matter what the problem. • two lecture theatres www.intostudy.com/into-london/terms • Orientation programme on student or request a copy of our Under 18 Policy. • art and design studio life in London to help you settle in. • tutorial and teaching classrooms • 24-hour emergency telephone number • comfortable break-out areas for assistance during out of office hours. • a café • An airport pickup service to welcome you. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE • Language advisers to help students The Learning Resource Centre offers with a lower level of English. a range of support materials for you, • Residential assistants within the accessible via an online catalogue, including residences provide additional support. books, DVDs, journals, CDs and newspapers, • Visa and immigration workshops. as well as printing and scanning facilities. • Active social programme to help you Our experienced staff will provide advice make new friends. and training to help you make the most of the resources available. • Dedicated support for students with a disability. Take a tour of your Centre: www.intostudy.com/into-london/into-centre 8 | INTO London 2017–2018 Mathematics and Financial Fashion Business Management, University Medical Engineering, Swansea Economics, University of of Westminster | Ya-Ting, Taiwan University | Ooi Yonghan, Singapore Dundee | Ern Qi, Malaysia “Learning study skills is so important as it equips you with the skills you need for university. I felt very prepared going to Royal Holloway after studying at INTO London.” Biomedical Science, Royal Holloway, Mechanical Engineering, Queen Mary, University of London | Nick, Malaysia University of London | Syed, Pakistan “The environment at INTO London is very friendly and it makes me feel comfortable to study and learn here.” International Hospitality Management, University of Brighton | Thu Ha, Vietnam International Marketing, Coventry University | Umair, Pakistan Management with International International Relations, University International Relations and Sociology, Business, Royal Holloway, University of Leicester | Babak, Azerbaijan Aston University | Elizabeth, Gambia of London | Amir Abbas, Iran Destination INTO London | 9 Celebrating student success INTO London has already helped hundreds of students successfully complete their INTO academic pathway programme and progress to a leading UK university. This table highlights some of our top-performing students and their progression to a wide range of degrees and UK universities. Are you ready to join them? DESTINATION NAME OF DEGREE STUDENT NAME COUNTRY GRADE International Foundation students Mohammad Shahab The University of Manchester Electrical and Electronic Engineering Malaysia 94% BIN ABDUL BASIT PARACHA King’s College London Computer Science with Robotics Ismail Mostafa Ibrahim ELSHAKANKIRY Egypt 83% Royal Holloway, University of London Biomedical Sciences YEO Nicholas Pei Khin Malaysia 83% University of Nottingham Electronic and Computer Engineering Winifred Chubiyojo ZAKARI Nigeria 88% Oxford Brookes University English Literature DANG Thu Trang Vietnam 81% University of Brighton International Hospitality Management NGUYEN Thu Ha Vietnam 81% Royal Holloway, University of London Accounting and Finance Inthakul PANACHAI Thailand 81% Lancaster University Chemistry TANG Chi Hin Hong Kong 80% University of York Computer Science with a year in Industry XU Jiawei China 80% Swansea University Accounting FENG Yueyue China 75% University of Kent Architecture Mary Rose Antoinette VILLALUZ Sweden 74% University of Hertfordshire Law Mudassir KHAN Pakistan 71% University of Surrey Economics and Finance NGUYEN Hoang Minh Vietnam 71% Goldsmiths, University of London Music Adelina TKESHELIADZE Russia 71% Pre-Master’s students Queen Mary, University of London Accounting and Finance DUONG Manh Cuong Vietnam 77% Royal Holloway, University of London Marketing WANG Ya China 70% University of Keele International Finance XU Tong China 70% Coventry University International Marketing Umair IJAZ Pakistan 68% University of Southampton Design: Fashion Management SHU Zhen China 66% Management with Human Birkbeck, University of London Anastasiia KOSENKO Ukraine 63% Resource Management University of Westminster Fashion Business Management LU Ya-Ting Taiwan 61% YOUR PROGRESSION GUARANTEE While you are studying at the Centre, the Student Placement team will fully support you in choosing the best course for you at one of our partner universities and completing your application. With more than 100 partner universities in the UK and Europe to choose from, our Student Placement team will organise a series of workshops and other engagement activities to provide you with the opportunity to explore your options and gain the practical advice to ensure that you have a smooth transition to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree. 10 | INTO London 2017–2018 About London London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world. A financial hub and cultural centre, London is the perfect study destination. More than 300 different languages are spoken in the city and one in four Londoners is born outside the UK, making London ‘a world in one city’. best city in the world for students (QS Best Student Cities 2016) London Eye Excellent transport links Newcastle make it easy to explore the rest of the UK Leeds and Europe. Manchester Sheffield Cambridge Cardiff London Bristol Southampton Discover more about London: www.intostudy.com/into-london/london Destination INTO London | 11 The Shard Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Tower of London ON YOUR DOORSTEP SOMETHING TO OFFER EXPLORE LONDON The INTO London Centre is located in the EVERYONE There are hundreds of attractions on your heart of London’s financial district close You are close to the delights of trendy doorstep, many of which are free or offer to Liverpool Street Station. Within walking east London. There are plenty of ways discounts for students. distance you will find of a wide variety of to occupy your spare time and socialise • World-famous museums and student-friendly restaurants, bars and cafés.