UNIVERSITY of PORTSMOUTH 2014/15 Portsmouth, United Kingdom INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE ICP Pathways at UNIVERSITY of PORTSMOUTH 2014/15
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Pathways at UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2014/15 Portsmouth, United Kingdom INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE ICP Pathways at UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2014/15 Why study at ICP? • Located only 90 minutes from central London by train, Portsmouth is one of the busiest ports in the UK, with frequent passenger ferries to Europe. • Portsmouth is the UK’s only island city and one of the sunniest places in the country, boasting miles of beautiful beaches. • The University of Portsmouth is ranked in the top 400 universities in the world in the most recent Times Higher Education World University Rankings published in 2013. • ICP offers outstanding value for money with small class sizes, extra teaching hours and personalised support. 1 YOUR PATHWAY OVERVIEW TO SUCCESS International College Portsmouth (ICP) is your pathway to a degree at the University of Portsmouth. ICP is part of the global Navitas Group, an internationally recognised education provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than 120 colleges and campuses worldwide. At ICP, we take great care to ensure your experience at the University of Portsmouth is of the highest standard to prepare you for your future career in a global economy. By choosing an ICP pathway you will be ready to achieve academic success and enjoy an unforgettable learning experience. Message from the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth Welcome to the University of Portsmouth. I wish you every success in your ICP studies I am very pleased that we have established and your exciting new life in Portsmouth. ICP as an associate college of the University, a I look forward to hearing of your progress partnership that allows students to begin their through one of our degrees and eventually pathway at ICP and study on the University I hope to celebrate your academic campus. This extends the reach of the achievements at our graduation ceremony. University both globally and academically, Professor Graham Galbraith and allows us to offer Portsmouth degrees to Vice-Chancellor many aspiring students from overseas who University of Portsmouth may not otherwise be ready to move directly into undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Message from the College Director/Principal of ICP I am delighted that you are considering and a supportive environment, ICP is a studying at ICP at the University of Portsmouth. superb choice for those with an appetite Since 2009, ICP has attracted talented and for learning and success. ambitious students from across the globe to Alun Rees study on the beautiful south coast of England. College Director/Principal With excellent facilities, outstanding lecturers ICP 2 ICP Pathways at UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2014/15 The University of Portsmouth: a leading modern university The history of the University of Portsmouth dates back to 1869. Since the first degree was awarded in 1900, the University has maintained its commitment to promoting and maintaining excellence in teaching and research across its five faculties. The University currently has over 23,000 the University of Portsmouth was ranked students, including more than 4,000 equal first with the universities of Oxford, overseas students from over 100 countries. Cambridge and Durham and its research A growing reputation for excellence means deemed to be internationally excellent. the University is becoming the preferred At Portsmouth, whatever you choose to destination for many students, tutors and study, you will participate in a challenging researchers. The University’s aim is to academic course and learn in excellent provide an excellent student experience spaces. Significant investment in the focused on the knowledge and skills campus means that students will benefit essential for roles in the global workplace. from state-of-the-art facilities. In many The University is committed to investing academic areas, the University has in its students’ future and ensuring an simulated environments providing real excellent learning experience. The University life learning experience. of Portsmouth has been ranked 55th out of The University of Portsmouth recognises 121 universities in the UK in the prestigious that graduates enter an increasingly global Sunday Times University Ranking Table competitive job market. At Portsmouth, (2014) and was the top modern university in employability is part of a student’s study, the UK in the Times Higher Education World so not only will students graduate with a University Rankings published in 2012. highly-regarded degree but they will also Research at the University was rated world– be ready for a rewarding career with the class in the latest survey of research quality necessary skills and attributes. in UK universities (Research Assessment Exercise 2008). In Applied Mathematics, 3 OVERVIEW "I made the decision to study in Portsmouth as it is on the south coast of the UK, yet not too far from London. ICP was the perfect choice as it enabled me to begin my pathway on campus at the University of Portsmouth, where I felt part of the university from day one!" My ICP: Salim Yakubu, Nigeria Petroleum Engineering 4 ICP Pathways at UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2014/15 Why choose ICP? Study your chosen university degree pathway at one of the • small class sizes: academic classes contain no more than 40 students and UK’s top modern universities. English language classes are restricted to a maximum of 18 students, with all As an international student, you will find • a flexible entry system: the college classes offering increased contact all the support you need at ICP in order has intakes in September, January and hours with your teachers. to be successful in your degree studies, June so you can begin your studies at • personalised support: the college whilst benefitting from small class sizes the time that best suits you, and join promotes a personalised, high-quality and additional teaching sessions with your pathway of choice ahead of and supportive environment that will highly qualified teachers. As a student at students using the traditional UK encourage you to reach your academic ICP, you will have access to the University academic entry system. potential, with ICP lecturers available of Portsmouth Students’ Union, sports • access to quality accommodation: for individual consultation after class clubs, societies, as well as other support as one of the most affordable cities in as needed. services such as the Maths Café. the south-east of England, Portsmouth Other benefits of studying at ICP include: boasts a great range of accommodation options to suit your budget. Did you know? • a great coastal location: ICP is based in the heart of the University’s city • value for money: ICP’s competitive 97% of ICP students progressed centre campus and is just a short walk course fees mean you will receive an affordable, quality education that to the next stage of their degree from miles of beaches along the south course at the University of coast of England. will give you the greatest return on your investment. Portsmouth in 2013. ICP CREDENTIALS ICP operates as an Associate College of the University of Portsmouth and all students who embark on a course of study with ICP are sponsored under the University of Portsmouth’s sponsor licence number (SLN). Students will receive a UK study visa from the Home Office under the University of Portsmouth for the entire duration of their studies. University of Portsmouth Sponsor Licence Number: 926WMQQ73 5 OVERVIEW 6 ICP Pathways at UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2014/15 Pathways available at ICP ICP is an Associate College of the University of Portsmouth, offering students a modern and dynamic educational Did you know? experience. We are committed to providing educational The University of Portsmouth pathways and support services in an environment that graduating class of 2014 included 160 students who began their encourages you to achieve excellence in your studies. pathways with ICP. Undergraduate pathways experience will help you fully develop your Pre-Master’s An undergraduate pathway is a single knowledge and understanding of each The Pre-Master’s programme is Stage 1 of course comprising three or four stages module to ensure you are entirely the postgraduate pathway. The course is of study. After successfully completing this prepared for the next stage of your chosen one semester long and has been designed pathway you will be awarded a bachelor’s degree pathway. to prepare international students who have degree from the University of Portsmouth. You will normally undertake four or five not qualified for direct entry to the University modules each semester that mirror the first– of Portsmouth’s master’s degrees. University Foundation year curriculum of the relevant University of A postgraduate master’s degree at any The transition from high school to university Portsmouth bachelor’s degree. You will receive university is a significant step up from is a big step, perhaps the most important extra support through tutorials, individual undergraduate degree studies. Undertaking in your life, and our University Foundation consultations with teachers, as well as a Pre-Master’s will allow you to adjust to the programme is carefully designed with this in access to computer laboratories. rigorous research and independent study mind. The staff at ICP will provide continuous Assessment for most modules is continuous, requirements of a postgraduate degree and guidance and support as you gain the Undergraduate pathway and includes tests, assignments and get the most out of your master’s studies at necessary knowledge and skills during your the University of Portsmouth. Stage 1case study analysis. MostStage modules 2 have Stage 3 Stage 4 pathway. It isH thisigh Schoolpartnership between University Fouan dfinalation examination.First Year Degree Second Year Degree Third Year Degreez you and the staff that is vital to ensuring a Whilst studying at ICP, you will cover a series smooth transition to university education.