The International Undergraduate Prospectus Contents –

4 About NCUK 29 Karen's NCUK Journey 5 Whats is the International 31 Undergraduate Degree? 34 Living in Manchester, Salford & 6 Why Study the International Liverpool Undergraduate Degree? 35 The 7 How will I be Assessed and 38 Sheffield Hallam University Who Awards the Certifcate? 41 Living in Sheffield 8 Where Can I Study? 42 NCUK Prizes and University 10 UK Map of Universities Scholarships 11 43 Pre University Preparation - 13 University of Huddersfield NCUK International Foundation Year 15

18 CED ACC AN E V SS D 20 Living in Bradford, Huddersfield A & Leeds 21 Liverpool John Moores University

23 The T R O A SE YE 27 Manchester Metropolitan COND University

2 NCUK – The University Consortium “My tutors helped me a lot and the design of the NCUK International Year One qualification is very similar to university study, which helped me to intergrate into second year of university in the UK” SOON KIAT KER from Malaysia BSc (Hons) Management “Completing the first year of my UK Bachelor’s degree The University of Manchester in India was just like studying at a UK university - the focus is on independent learning. If I hadn’t completed the NCUK IYOne qualification I’d be a year behind in my university journey”

SHIVIN GUPTA from India BSc (Hons) Management (Accounting and Finance) The University of Manchester

The International Undergraduate Degree Prospectus 3 NCUK is unique in UK higher education. We are a consortium of leading universities dedicated to giving international students guaranteed access to universities and helping you succeed when you get there.

Our qualifications are recognised by our universities and by most others across the UK, including many in the , and also by universities internationally. And far more than other qualifications, they prepare you to hit the ground running.

We’ve helped tens of thousands of international students gain guaranteed access to leading UK universities, choosing from thousands of different courses, and earning good undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a huge range of subjects.

Thousands of students have progressed from NCUK Qualifications to study at the University of Leeds and they are consistently well-prepared and well-qualified for study with us. JACQUI BROWN Director, International Office The University of Leeds

90% of NCUK students get into their first choice university

80% of NCUK students achieve a first or second class degree at university

4 NCUK – The University Consortium What is the International Undergraduate Degree? Advanced Access to the 2nd Year of a University Degree

The International Undergraduate Degree is a package exclusively designed for international students to obtain a full UK bachelor’s degree consisting of the NCUK International Year One (IYOne) qualification plus two years studying at a leading university.

The IYOne is a credit bearing qualification which enables you to study the first year of your UK bachelor’s degree at an approved NCUK Study Centre, with guaranteed access to the second year of your UK bachelor’s degree at an NCUK university. With the International Undergraduate Degree, you can choose to start your degree locally resulting in a more cost-effective way to obtain your UK bachelor’s degree, or you can choose to build a global network and study internationally – see Karen’s journey on page 29.

You will study a relevant and carefully designed syllabus, academically equivalent to the first year of a UK bachelor’s degree, all within the supportive environment of one of our quality assured NCUK Study Centres.

There are hundreds of degree courses available at a range of leading universities. The International Undergraduate Degree allows you to choose a subject to study for your first year and then narrow down where and what bachelor’s degree to complete, as detailed in the diagram below:

NCUK IYOne Year 2 + Year 3

UK Civil Engineering 11 courses, 3 universities

UK 52 courses, 7 universities NCUK IFY Electrical and Electronic Engineering Liverpool John Moores University - In Shanghai *

UK 41 courses, 9 universities Local Secondary Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Education 1 year Liverpool John Moores University - In Shanghai *

UK 80 courses, 10 universities IB / A Level Business Management Sheffield Hallam University - In Shanghai *

UK 17 courses, 7 universities Events Management 2 years University of Huddersfield - In Shanghai *

Accounting and Finance UK 55 courses, 8 universities

* Students can obtain a full UK degree whilst studying at the Sino British College (SBC) in Shanghai, China. Courses are delivered by SBC staff and ‘Flying Faculty” from UK universities

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 5 “NCUK recruits students from over 100 nationalities each year”

Why Study the International How Long does it Take Undergraduate Degree? to Complete the International By choosing to start your degree with NCUK you have Undergraduate Degree? a choice of spending your first year in one of over ten Just like a normal UK bachelor’s degree, it takes 3 years locations including London, Manchester, Lima & Shanghai in total to obtain your degree and you will study the first plus many more (see page 8 for more information). year by completing the IYOne at an approved NCUK Studying the International Undergraduate Degree means Study Centre and then transfer to the UK to complete you can earn credits towards your UK bachelor’s degree year 2 and year 3 of your degree. as well as the following benefits:

• Enables you to study in multiple destinations throughout the world • Allows you to save on costs by completing the first (IYOne) year of your bachelor’s degree locally • Provides you with a choice of hundreds of different university degree courses, combined with fantastic levels of service and support • Equips you with the tools and skills needed to succeed at university • Creates international opportunities and improves your career prospects, with over 80% of NCUK students achieving a first or second class degree.

WIDE S LD TU R D O Y W Start your Degree

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6 NCUK – The University Consortium How will I be Assessed and Who What are the Entry Awards the Certificate? Requirements? Most modules consist of a combination of exams and To gain entry onto the IYOne you must meet the entry coursework, with the examination component usually requirements with either: accounting for 75% of your final module mark. Some • 2 x D grades from the NCUK International modules, depending on the subjects you’re studying, Foundation Year consist entirely of coursework. All assessments are set by a team of NCUK subject experts, from UK universities. • 2 x D grades at A-level Assessments are quality-assured by NCUK. • 24 points or more on the International Baccalaureate Upon successful completion of the IYOne, you will • GPA of 2.0 first year pass from a US Degree receive a certificate and transcript from NCUK showing You are also required to hold an IELTS of 5.5 (or that you have passed the qualification. Students who equivalent) or D grade from the NCUK English for complete the IYOne gain 120 UK credits (equivalent to Academic Purposes module. For full details of the entry 60 ECTS credits) towards their university degree. requirements for your country, please visit the NCUK website: www.ncuk.ac.uk/ncuk-qualifications After completing the IYOne, you will transfer to a UK university. Once you complete your degree, you will receive a full degree certificate from the university which How Do I Transfer to an NCUK will be exactly the same as if you studied all of your degree at university. University to Start Year 2? NCUK has a dedicated Admissions and Placement Team to ensure that students get in to the most appropriate English Language Skills for degree course at one of our universities. All students receive a guarantee of two conditional offers and one Academic Success guaranteed place at an NCUK university. Even if you do not get your expected grades, the NCUK Guarantee If you need to, you can also study an the NCUK English means we will find you an alternative offer based on for Academic Purposes (EAP) module, which helps your grades and area of interest via the NCUK Clearing students acquire the high standard of English language Service. needed to study at a UK university. Our EAP module is accepted for visa entry when you apply to study the remainder of your degree in the UK.

The International Undergraduate Degree Prospectus 7 ? How much ? ? NCUK does it cost? Study Centre

*For more information relating to cost, please speak directly to the NCUK Study Centre.

Where Can I Study the International Year One Qualification? Start your bachelor’s degree with NCUK in one of over 10 Study Centres worldwide: China, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Thailand, UK, Uganda We are constantly expanding our global network of Study Centres so please check our website for the most up-to-date locations to start your International Undergraduate Degree: www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study

“After studying the International Year One, 96% of students successfully complete their second year of university”

8 NCUK – The University Consortium Secure your place at a UK university Where Can I Progress to After Completing the International Year One?

Huddersfield Scotland

Manchester Bradford

Leeds

Liverpool

D AC IDE CE CE W STU N S LD D A S R Y V O W Sheffield D A

S O IE PP IT R ORTUN T A O YE SECOND

10 NCUK – The University Consortium University of Bradford

From one of the first modern Business Schools to the first Peace Studies degree, the University of Bradford have always been pioneers in developing new course subjects, reflecting and anticipating the needs of employers, students and society as a whole.

Why choose The University of Contact Bradford? The University of Bradford Richmond Road • Triple Crown Accreditation for the School of Bradford Management – an accolade held by an elite group United Kingdom of business schools in the world BD7 1DP • Offers exclusive entrepreneurship schemes designed to help Bradford students and graduates Tel: +44 (0) 1274 232323 starting their own businesses • An award winning £40 million student village offering a secure and self-contained community on campus • A £1.5 million Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) Building providing a state of the art learning environment for subjects such as Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences and Optometry

Awards and Achievements

• Employability focused degrees which provide the knowledge and skills required to succeed within your chosen career - 93% of our 2016 graduates went onto further student or employment within six months of Graduation (HESA) • Awarded a coveted Queen’s Anniversary Prize honouring world-class excellence and recognising that the lives of people living with dementia are being improved. This is the highest recognition a university can achieve • Research is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (HEFCE, 2014) for research quality. 96% of research and innovation is internationally significant

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 11 EAP C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 55%+ 55%+ 55%+ 55%+ 55%+ 65%+ 65%+ 70%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 Credit

Mechanical &

Manufacturing P P P P Eng.

Electrical & Electronic Eng.

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY

Environmental P P Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management P P

Business P P P P P P P P P Management P P P P

Accounting & P P P P P P P Finance P P P P JACS Code H220 H290 L100 L113 L115 N600 N601 NN12 NNC2 N500 N501 H305 H300 H301 H306 N420 N421 N100 N101 Degree BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Degree TitleDegree Economics Economics and Finance Finance and Economics (including work placement) Human Resource Management (including work placement) International Business & Management (including work placement) Marketing Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Accounting & Finance & Accounting Accounting & Finance (including work placement) BusinessManagement & Studies BusinessManagement & Studies (including work placement) Structural and Civil Engineering Structural and Civil Engineering Management Resource Human ManagementInternational Business & placement) work (including Marketing placement) Mechanical work a Engineering (including placement)Mechanical work Engineering (including DEGREE PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD THE UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

12 NCUK – The University Consortium University of Huddersfield

With a strong professional orientation and focus on employability, the University of Huddersfield has a strong reputation as a friendly and student centred university

Why choose University of Awards and Achievements Huddersfield? • Top 200 in the world (Time Higher Education Young University Rankings 2017) • A Gold Rated University - recognised as a • Won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award gold-rated University by the Teaching Excellence recognising the University’s commitment to world-class Framework (TEF) teaching and its success in developing students as • Teaching taught by some of the best lecturers in the independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher country. The University is number one in England Education Academy, 2017) for the highest proportion of academic staff with • 25th best value for money University in the teaching qualifications (HEFCE, Dec 2016) UK – Expert Market 2017 • Invested over £100 million in campus and top class facilities and our latest development, the Oastler Building, was opened in April 2017. • Many courses give successful graduates professional Contact body accreditation and 70% of students receive a professional qualification alongside their studies. • 100% of students have the opportunity to University of Huddersfield undertake professional work experience during Queensgate their studies Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Tel: +44 (0) 1484 472 383

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 13 EAP C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 40%+ 40%+ 40%+ Average IYOne Grade 90 90 90 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 108 108 108 108 Credit

Mechanical &

Manufacturing P Eng.

Electrical & Electronic Eng. P P P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management P P P

Business P P P P P P P P P Management P

Accounting & P P P P P P P P P Finance P JACS Code N4N3 NN89 N223 N2N3 N100 H640 H600 H610 N820 N220 J960 N920 N800 N410 N420 N124 H300 Degree BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BA BA(Hons) (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) BA (Hons) BA BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng Degree TitleDegree Air Transport and Logistics Management Business Management Business Management with Finance Business Studies Electronic Engineering Management Events Travel and Tourism Management Accountancy Accountancy and Finance (ACCA CIMA and ICEAW accredited) Services Financial with Accountancy Communication EngineeringElectronic and Engineering Electrical and Electronic Hospitality Business Management Management Chain Supply Management Logistics and Transport International Business Mechanical Engineering DEGREE PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD THE UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

14 NCUK – The University Consortium University of Leeds

Established in1904, the University of Leeds is one of the UK’s largest universities, world famous for its teaching and research and located in the heart of a vibrant, affordable and student-friendly city. Leeds is a member of the Russell Group – the UK’s top 24 research-led Universities. With a student population of over 31,000 students from over 146 different countries, Leeds welcomes many NCUK students each year.

Why choose the University of • Leeds ranks in the Top 10 for research power in the UK (REF 2014) Leeds? • In the 2017 National Student Survey, 89% of final year Leeds students said they were either satisfied or • 4th in the UK for student experience (2017 Times very satisfied with the overall quality of their course Higher Student Experience Survey) Contact • Top 10 in the UK for student support (2017 Times Higher Student Experience Survey) The University of Leeds • The Campus is a ten-minute walk from Leeds city Leeds centre, the 3rd biggest city in the UK LS2 9JT • The students’ union is one of the best in the country with more than 300 clubs and societies Tel: +44 (0) 1132 431751 • 4 libraries on campus and a wide range of online materials available via the award-winning Virtual Learning Environment • Outstanding sports facilities at ‘The Edge’, chosen as the location for the Chinese Olympic Team’s pre-Olympic Games training camp before the London 2012 Olympic Games

Awards and Achievements

• Leeds was named the University of the Year 2017 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide • Leeds is in the top 10 universities in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 • Leeds staff have been awarded 26 National Teaching Fellowships – more than any other university • Leeds is in the top 100 universities for academic reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2018

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 15 EAP B,C,C,C,C, C,D,D,D,D C,D,D,D,D C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 70%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 Credit

Mechanical &

Manufacturing P P P P Eng.

Electrical & Electronic Eng. P P P P P P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY

Environmental P P P P P P Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management

Business Management

Accounting & Finance P JACS Code H415 H410 H335 H330 H296 H291 H205 H200 H201 H202 H640 H645 H600 H605 H610 H615 N420 Degree BEng (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) BEng MEng, BEng (Hons) (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) (Hons) BEng MEng, BEng (Hons) BEng/MEng (Hons) (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) (Hons) BEng BSc (Hons) BSc Degree TitleDegree Automotive Engineering Automotive Engineering Automotive Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Accounting and Finance and Accounting Engineering Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace and Aeronautical Environmental Engineering and Civil Environmental Engineering and Civil Structural and Civil Engineering Structural and Civil Engineering EngineeringCivil with Transport EngineeringCivil with Transport CommunicationsElectronic Engineering and CommunicationsElectronic Engineering and Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical and Electronic DEGREE PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS THE UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

16 NCUK – The University Consortium B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 70%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 P P P P P P P P P P P P P N611 NN13 N2N5 WGH4 N120 H300 H305 HHH1 HHH6 H636 H631 N200 8H67 BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc BEng/MEng (Hons) (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng BEng/MEng (Hons) BA (Hons) BA BA (Hons) BA “The NCUK IYOne was a great foundation for me to prepare for life in the UK.”

JIAXUAN JU NCUK International Year One The University of Leeds BSc (Hons) International Business International Business Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medical Engineering Medical Engineering Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems Management Resource Human Finance International Business and Management with Marketing Electronics and Multimedia Music Management Management and the Human Resource Leeds Beckett University

With its origins dating back more than 90 years, Leeds Beckett is one of the most popular universities in the UK with around 25,000 students.

Why choose Leeds Beckett Contact University? International Office Leeds Beckett University • Impressive industry standard facilities to help you Bronte Hall 116 achieve your careers goals Headingley Campus • Course accreditations from some of the leading Leeds LS6 3BR organisations in the UK. United Kingdom • Guaranteed accommodation for international students (within booking timescales) [email protected] • Partnerships with more than 2,000 companies offering student work placements www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/international

Find out more by visiting our Virtual Open Day or chatting to us online: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/ Awards and Achievements virtualopenday

• Awarded Silver status by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017) • Awarded 5 out of 5 stars for employability, internationalisation and facilities (QS Stars 2017) • 96.6% of all all graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating

18 NCUK – The University Consortium DEGREE PROGRESSION TO LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IYOne Stream IYOne Grade Electronic Eng. Electronic Manufacturing Manufacturing Environmental Environmental Mechanical & Mechanical

JACS & Accounting Management Degree Title Degree Management

Code & Electrical EAP Business Finance Credit Average Civil & Civil Event Event Eng. Eng.

Business & Management BA (Hons) NND2 P 105 40%+ C,D,D,D,D, Business Management Finance BA (Hons) 4T9Y P 105 40%+ C,D,D,D,D, Events Management BA (Hons) N820 P 105 50%+ C,D,D,D,D, Sports Events Management BSc (Hons) N822 P 105 50%+ C,D,D,D,D, Living in Bradford, Huddersfield & Leeds –

Bradford is a multicultural and peaceful city with excellent public transport links to the rest of the UK and to nearby larger cities such as Leeds.

Huddersfield is such a friendly town with a lovely feel to it. Getting around is so easy, we also enjoy the success of its Premiership football team.

Leeds is a modern city with lots of things to do! There’s plenty of international restaurants and a big shopping centre. Leeds is a truly student-friendly city and is surrounded by beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University’s (LJMU) unique World of Work programme gives their students the skills, experience and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace today.

Why choose Liverpool John Contact Moores University? Liverpool John Moores University 70 Mount Pleasant, • Home to one of the oldest Pharmacy Schools in Liverpool the UK L3 5UA • 93% of LJMU undergraduates are in work or further study six months after graduating, with two Tel: +44 (0) 1512 315090 thirds securing graduate-entry positions • Staff and students recruited from over 100 countries across the world • Over 90+ different clubs and societies for students to join • Ranked #2 in the UK for research in sport and exercise science • 96% of research rated as international quality or better • A range of learning environments that are designed to replicate the real world of work from health care practice suites and courtrooms, to broadcasting quality TV studios and ship bridge simulators • Multipurpose Learning Resource Centres offering welfare and support and 24/7 access to 2,000 workstations • A £160 million investment over the last 10 years to develop new premises and improve existing facilities • Liverpool is ranked in the top 5 of the world’s friendliest cities (Rough Guides November 2016)

Awards and Achievements

• University of The Year 2017 Winner (Educate North Awards 2017) • Ranked in the ‘Top 150 Universities Under 50 Years Old’ (Times Higher Education)

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 21 EAP C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 55%+ 55%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 105 105 105 105 105 Credit

Mechanical &

Manufacturing P P P P Eng.

Electrical & P Electronic Eng. P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management P

Business P P P Management P

Accounting & P P P P Finance P JACS Code N200 N100 H610 NP12 H600 N820 D594 H350 H300 P348 N420 N500 Degree BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng BSc (Hons) BSc BA (Hons) BA Degree TitleDegree Business Management Business Studies Technology Computer Events Management Events Mechanical Engineering Accounting and Finance and Accounting Relations Public and Business Engineering Electronic and Electrical Mechanical Manufacturing and Engineering Mechanical Marine Engineering and Management with Engineering Mechanical Marketing DEGREE PROGRESSION TO LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

22 NCUK – The University Consortium The University of Manchester

Based in one of the most dynamic, global student cities, the University of Manchester offers a world-class learning experience rooted in a rich educational heritage.

Why choose The University of Awards and Achievements Manchester? • Top 40 in Academic Ranking of World Universities (38) • Featured in the Top 40 in THE 2018 World • Member of the Russel Group (UK's Ivy League) Reputation Rankings • 25 Nobel prizewinners among former and current • Top 25 for employability in THE Global University staff and students Employability Rankings (24) • The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons is open Contact 24/7 providing cutting edge IT facilities, a variety of learning spaces and student-centred services • The John Rylands Library is one of the largest The University of Manchester academic libraries in the country with over four Oxford Road million books and publications Manchester • A £1 billion ten-year plan to create a world class M19 3PL campus for students and staff facilitating the building of flagship buildings, high tech labs and lecture Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2196 theatres • The largest Students’ Union in the UK with over 400 clubs and societies

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 23 “The NCUK qualification helped to prepare me for university and improve my skills such as essay writing and communicating with others. The teachers and learning facilities were of a very high standard.”

HIN FUNG IP NCUK International Year One The University of Manchester BSc (Hons) Management EAP A,B,B,B,B, A,B,A,B,A, A,B,A,B,A, A,B,A,B,A, A,B,A,B,A, A,B,A,B,A, A,B,A,B,A, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 Credit

Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng.

Electrical & P P P P Electronic Eng. P P P P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management

Business P P P P P P Management P

Accounting & Finance JACS Code H600 H605 H613 H615 N201 NN24 N600 N246 N200 N2N5 N234 H601 H606 H610 H614 Degree BSc (Hons) BSc BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng Degree TitleDegree Management Management (Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship) Management (Marketing) Management (Sustainable and Ethical Business) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Electronic and Electrical Industrial with Engineering Electronic and Electrical Experience Industrial with Engineering Electronic and Electrical Experience Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Experience Industrial with Engineering Electronic Experience Industrial with Engineering Electronic Finance) and Management (Accounting Resources) (Human Management Management (International Business Economics) DEGREE PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER THE UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 25 C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 70%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 80%+ 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 P P P P P P P P P H301 H3N1 H3ND HH36 HHH6 HH63 HHP3 H300 H303 BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng After studying the IYOne, 96% of students of 96% studying the IYOne, After university of year second their complete successfully

Mechatronic Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Experience Industrial with Engineering Mechanical Management with Engineering Mechanical Management with Engineering Mechanical Experience Industrial with Engineering Mechatronic Experience Industrial with Engineering Mechatronic

26 NCUK – The University Consortium Manchester Metropolitan University

One of the largest and most popular universities in the UK with over 36,000 students who can choose from over 1,000 courses with a focus on industry experience and employability.

Why choose Manchester Contact Metropolitan University? All Saints Building All Saints • Manchester Campus is located in the centre of the Manchester UK’s best city to live in (The Economist) M15 6BH • A range of scholarships for international students up to £5,000 Tel: +44 (0) 1612 472000 • Many courses offer sandwich year placements or internships in industry • Industry links with global companies, including IBM, Panasonic, Disney, Airbus, Siemens, Nissan, Puma and Canon • Professional careers advice during degree studies and for 3 years after graduating • £350 million has been invested in facilities and the University has received more national building awards than any other UK university in the past five years

Awards and Achievements

• Ranked in the global top 3% and the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old (Times Higher Education) • The UK’s biggest riser in the Complete University Guide 2017 rankings • 85% of research has ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ impact (REF 2014)

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 27 EAP C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ Average IYOne Grade 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 108 108 108 Credit

Mechanical &

Manufacturing P P Eng.

Electrical & Electronic Eng. P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management P P P

Business Management P P P P P P P P P

Accounting & P P P P P Finance P JACS Code NN34 2R14 H330 N201 N202 N204 H600 N821 N220 N121 N123 N120 H300 N840 N420 Degree BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) BA BA (Hons) BA Degree TitleDegree Accounting and Finance (with overseas study) Engineering Automotive Business Management Business Management years (4 ) Management Events International Business Management (with overseas study) International Business Management (with placement) Mechanical Engineering Management Tourism Accounting and Finance and Accounting (sandwich) Finance and Accounting (Sandwich) Management Business Engineering Electronic and Electrical Hospitality Business Management International Business Management DEGREE PROGRESSION TO MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY METROPOLITAN MANCHESTER TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

28 NCUK – The University Consortium Introducing Karen Abril Dominguez Montes, an NCUK Student Ambassador, whose International Undergraduate Degree journey led her from Mexico, to China and the UK.

YEAR 3 Progressed to the second year of BA (Hons) International Business Management (with placement) at Manchester Metropolitan University

YEAR 5 YEAR 2 Returned to the UK for Studied the NCUK the final year of her NCUK IYOne in Shanghai journey

YEAR 4 YEAR 1 Completed a Placement Year in Mexico, Travelled from Mexico with a marketing company. She gained to Shanghai to study the experience including working as a NCUK International Project Manager on a trade mission, Foundation Year travelling to Guatemala and Costa Rica to oversee operations, and coordinating the event.

I studied at the Sino-British College in Shanghai and then in the UK, with a placement year in my home country of Mexico. Thanks to NCUK, I had a truly global learning and cultural experience – and I’ll graduate with a UK degree.

For more information on NCUK’s International Undergraduate Degree Study Centres visit www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study The International Undergraduate Degree Prospectus 29 30 NCUK – The University Consortium University of Salford

Salford is internationally recognised as one of the most innovative and business-engaged institutions in the UK, and owing to this, Salford is a popular choice for NCUK students.

Why choose the University of Awards and Achievements Salford? • The University of Salford is a truly global institution. Salford has been recognised by the Times Higher • The Campus is home to a total student body of Education (THE) in their list of the top 200 18,000 students, including over 3,000 international universities across the globe for our percentage of students coming from over 100 countries international students worldwide • The University is ranked 46th in the world and 6th in • The only University to have a presence at the UK for Architecture and the Built Environment by MediaCityUK – a media hub which is home to the QS World University Ranking 2016 six national BBC departments, ITV and over 200 • Winners of the Business School of the Year and independent specialist creative, digital and media Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology organisations at the Times Higher Education Awards 2014 • A green campus, 1.5km from Manchester city • The Sunday Times University Guide for 2015 centre undergraduate courses rates Accounting and • Campus train station linking directly to Manchester Finance at Salford as first nationally in the ‘student International Airport satisfaction’ category • Continued investment in our on-site library facilities with 24 hour library access • Salford recently opened the New Adelphi building Contact – a £50 million state-of-the-art centre for teaching and research • A new £3 million megalab, allowing access to the 43 Crescent newest technologies Salford • International renowned academic staff delivering M5 4WT first class teaching • Excellent careers support and development Tel: +44 (0) 1612 955 000 opportunities during and after study

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 31 EAP C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 55%+ 55%+ 55%+ 55%+ 55%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 60%+ 60%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 Credit

Mechanical & P P Manufacturing P P P Eng.

Electrical & Electronic Eng.

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management P

Business P P P P P P P P Management P

Accounting & P P P P P P P Finance P JACS Code H410 H404 NN3K H490 H492 H491 N1L1 N1N3 N800 N1LC N1NH N100 NN12 NN34 Degree BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc Degree TitleDegree Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies EconomicsBusiness and Business and Economics with Professional Experience Year Business and Financial Management with Professional Experience Year Management and Business Business and Management with Professional Experience Year Accounting and Finance and Accounting Experience Year Professional with Finance and Accounting Aircraft Studies Engineering Pilot with Aircraft Studies Engineering Pilot with Management Financial Business and Management Tourism and Business DEGREE PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD THE UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

32 NCUK – The University Consortium C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 55%+ 55%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 60%+ 120 120 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P G5N1 N104 N1N6 N121 N821 N1NP N120 G500 N2C6 NN89 N832 N822 N1N5 N1NM H304 H301 BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng - - Human Resource Management with Professional Experience Year International Business rience Year Business Management with Sport Business Management with Sport with Professional Expe rience Year Marketing Business and Tourism Management with Professional Experience Year Business Technology Information Expe Professional with Technology Information Business Placement with Management and Leadership Enterprise, Management Resource Human Experience Year International Professional Business with ManagementInternational Events ManagementInternational Events Professional with Experience Year Marketing with Professional Experience Year Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 33 Living in Manchester, Salford & Liverpool –

Multicultural, diverse and modern city. Ranked amongst world’s best international student cities. Home to two of the biggest football clubs in the world: Manchester United and Manchester City.

Located just outside of Manchester, Salford is a great area to start your life as an international student. The beautiful Salford Quays is an ever-growing hub of excitement which Liverpool is an amazing city with so includes many places to visit such as the much culture and history. The people Imperial War Museum, the Lowry Theatre, are very welcoming and there’s so the Lowry Outlet Mall and MediaCityUK. many different activities to do.

34 NCUK – The University Consortium The University of Sheffield

As a member of the Russell Group, the University of Sheffield has a global reputation for outstanding teaching and research.

Why choose The University of Awards and Achievements Sheffield? • Top 3 in the UK for student experience for the last 7 years (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey) • No. 1 in the Russell Group (UK’s Ivy League) in the • Voted Best Students Union in the UK for the last 9 Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey Years 2017 • Best Student Accommodation in the UK (2013-2016) • Sheffield is in the top 10 per cent of all UK Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey universities for research (REF 2014) • The University is rated 82nd in the World and 13th • Sheffield is the fourth largest city in England, it is also in the UK in the 2018 QS World University Rankings one of the best value cities to live and study in the UK • One of the top 100 ‘most international’ universities • Joint first in the UK for library services (Times in the world (Times Higher Education 2016) Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017) • £81 million state of the art teaching and learning Building for Engineering, the Diamond, opened in 2016 • £250 million capital investment on teaching facilities, Contact students’ union, research labs, residences, sports and library facilities The University of Sheffield • More than 300 student societies to get involved in Western Bank • 6 Nobel Prize winners Sheffield • The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is S10 2TN the UK’s leading university-manufacturing industry collaboration working with partners such as Boeing Tel: +44 (0)1142 222 000 and Rolls-Royce

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 35 EAP B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,D,C, B,C,C,D,C, 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 Credit

Mechanical & P Manufacturing P Eng.

Electrical & P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Electronic Eng. P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management

Business Management P

Accounting & Finance P JACS Code H629 H628 H645 H647 N200 H651 H620 H648 H654 H621 H649 H633 H622 H610 H623 H613 H611 H615 H300 H302 Degree MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng BA (Hons) BA (Hons) MEng BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng MEng (Hons) MEng MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) MEng BEng (Hons) BEng BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng MEng (Hons) MEng MEng (Hons) MEng BEng (Hons) BEng Degree TitleDegree Digital Electronics Business Management Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Electronic and Electrical CommunicationsElectronic Engineering and CommunicationsElectronic Engineering and Electrical Engineering Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering with in a Year Industry Digital Electronics with in a Year Industry Electrical Engineering Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering with in a Year Industry Electrical & Electronic Engineering with in a Year Industry Electrical Engineering with in a Year Industry Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering with in a Year Industry Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering with in a Year Industry Electronic Engineering with in a Year Industry Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering DEGREE PROGRESSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD THE UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

36 NCUK – The University Consortium B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, B,C,C,C,C, 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 60%+ 60%+ 120 120 120 120 120 120 P P P P P P H360 H361 H660 H690 H614 H616 “The classes on the NCUK qualification were small, so we had a really good realtionship MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng MEng (Hons) MEng MEng(Hons) with the teachers.”

MURAD SOOMRO NCUK International Year One The University of Sheffield BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management Mechatronics and Robotic Engineering Robotic Mechatronics and Engineering Robotic Mechatronics and Engineering Control Systems and Engineering Control Systems and Microelectronics Microelectronics with in a Year Industry

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 37 Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam boasts a friendly, diverse community comprised of students and staff from more than 100 countries around the world.

Why choose Sheffield Hallam Contact University? Sheffield Hallam University Howard Street • More than £100m investment in the last decade Sheffield to provide students with outstanding teaching S1 1WB and learning facilities, including the £9m Sheffield Institute of Arts and the £6m internationally Tel: +44 (0) 1142 255 555 renowned Materials and Engineering Research Institute • Many courses are enriched by long established and close working relationships with business, industry and the professions • Students benefit from access to expertise and industry knowledge from global organisations • Libraries open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A dedicated specialist team, supporting international students throughout their time at Sheffield Hallam

Awards and Achievements

• 96% student satisfaction rating for careers advice, making it the highest rated careers service in the UK (2015 Student Employability Index) • 65% of research is ranked internationally excellent or world-leading – SHU is in the top five of modern UK universities for research • 93% of Sheffield Hallam students are in work or further study within six months of graduating

38 NCUK – The University Consortium EAP C,D,D,D,D C,D,D,D,D C,D,D,D,D C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, C,D,D,D,D, 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 65%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 50%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ 60%+ Average IYOne Grade 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 108 Credit

Mechanical & P P Manufacturing P P P P Eng.

Electrical & P Electronic Eng. P P P

Civil & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY Environmental Eng.

IYOne Stream IYOne Event Management P

Business P P Management P P P P

Accounting & P Finance P JACS Code H610 N124 NN1H H600 H606 H6H2 N820 NN16 NN15 N201 N100 N4N3 H331 H330 J500 J51C H301 H300 Degree BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BA BA (Hons) BA (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) BSc BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA BA (Hons) BA MEng (Hons) BEng MEng (Hons) BEng (Hons) MEng (Hons) BEng Degree TitleDegree Electronic Engineering International Business Business and Human Resource Management MarketingBusiness and Business Management Business Studies Automotive Engineering Automotive Engineering Automotive Accounting & Finance & Accounting Management Financial Business and Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Power Electrical ManagementInternational Events Materials Engineering Materials Engineering Materials Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering DEGREE PROGRESSION TO SHEFFIELD HALLLAM UNIVERSITY TO DEGREE PROGRESSION

The International Undergraduate Prospectus 39 “I consider myself lucky to have studied with NCUK. It has opened the door of opportunity for me. I am loving the experience of living an independent life.”

KHALIQA ARSHAD NCUK International Year One Sheffield Hallam University BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

40 NCUK – The University Consortium Living in Sheffield –

Sheffield is a wonderful city for students. There are plenty of restaurants, cinemas and shops and it’s so close to the Peak District if you fancy a visit to the countryside! NCUK Prizes and University Scholarships

NCUK, in collaboration with NCUK universities and the Northern Consortium Charity, is pleased to award a wide-range of NCUK Prizes and attractive university scholarships.

NCUK Prizes

Each year, NCUK awards prizes to students with the best academic results from the NCUK global network. The annual prize fund exceeds £50,000 and individual academic merit prizes range from £50 to £1,000. NCUK hosts an annual Prize Award Ceremony in the UK during November to showcase the achievements of the top students.

NCUK University Scholarships

NCUK universities offer a wide-range of attractive scholarship packages for NCUK students on an range of degree subjects. Many of the scholarships are exclusive to NCUK and some are automatically awarded.

D A CE CCE The NCUK Guarantee – AN S V S D Admissions and Placement Services A

NCUK always acts in your best interests, helping you realise your dreams and ambitions, both at university and afterwards, in your life and career. The NCUK Guarantee means that if you pass your NCUK qualification then you are guaranteed a place on a suitable degree course at one of our partner universities. R TO A S E The NCUK Admissions and Placement Team ensure that students get in to the most ECO D Y appropriate degree course at one of our universities. All students receive a guarantee N of two conditional offers and one guaranteed place at an NCUK university.

42 NCUK – The University Consortium Start your Educational Journey with NCUK Today

NCUK. International Foundation Year (IFY) A qualification designed with our university partners, to prepare you for first year entry to thousands of undergraduate degree courses. It’s purpose is to help you bridge the gap between your current qualifications and starting your first year university degree. Most importantly, it helps you succeed when you get there.

Visit www.ncuk.ac.uk for more information

NCUK. Your best your route to university The International Undergraduate Degree. A package exclusively designed for international students consisting of the NCUK International Year One (IYOne) qualification plus two years studying at a leading university.

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