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University of Northampton International College Pathways To University of Northampton International College Student Guide Pathways to the University of Northampton. Contents. Welcome from the College Director/Principal Accommodation 10 and Vice Chancellor 01 Foundation courses 12 Why choose UNIC? 02 Undergraduate Computing 13 A university of change 04 Undergraduate Fashion and Leather 14 Hello Waterside! 06 Undergraduate Science and Healthcare 16 Northampton: the beautiful, beating heart First Year of a Degree course 18 of the UK 08 BA (Hons) Advertising and Digital Marketing & BA (Hons) International Business 19 Pre-Master’s courses 20 Master’s with work placement opportunities 21 Your English language preparation 22 Academic entry requirements 24 Your journey to enrolment 26 Fees 27 Student testimonials 28 Newcastle Leeds Manchester Liverpool Norwich Birmingham Northampton Cambridge Oxford London Cardiff Portsmouth Southampton Welcomefrom the College Director/Principal. Welcome to the University of Northampton of Northampton. We offer a diverse range of academic International College (UNIC), your first programmes across Foundation, First Year and step to an undergraduate or postgraduate Pre-Master’s provision delivered by our outstanding group of academic teaching staff and pride ourselves degree from the University of Northampton. on the outcomes that our students achieve. We are delighted that you are considering studying with us in the heart of the UK, We look forward to welcoming you to UNIC and having moved to a new college site in 2018 helping you to continue to develop the necessary skills to achieve your degree of choice. our teaching facilities are outstanding and with on campus student accommodation Craig McIlwain, College Director/Principal. next to the college we have everything in place to support you with your studies. Deciding to study at UNIC means that you will become part of the college family, a student community which gives you the time to adapt to the UK whilst also preparing you for success on your chosen degree programme at the University Welcome from the Vice Chancellor. I would like to welcome you to the Whatever your motivation for choosing to come and University of Northampton and our study in the UK, your time at UNIC and your progression international college (UNIC). UNIC offers to the University of Northampton will allow you to experience superb teaching, and work placements and unique opportunities to access the volunteering opportunities that equip you with practical undergraduate and postgraduate courses skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life. on offer at the University of Northampton. I wish you every success and look forward to welcoming you to Northampton. We are an award-winning university dedicated to making sure you receive an excellent experience Professor Nick Petford DSc that will enhance your life skills, knowledge and Vice Chancellor, employability. In 2017, the UK government awarded University of Northampton. the University of Northampton Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework after judging that our undergraduate programmes deliver consistently @nick_petford outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for students, and are of the highest quality. In September 2018, the University moved to its brand new £330m Waterside Campus, which is located in the heart of the town and provides an incredible setting for those lucky enough to study with us. University of Northampton International College Student Guide 2019 01 Why choose UNIC? UNIC is an Associate College of the Each of our programmes have been carefully designed by academics and education specialists to offer an exciting range of modules University of Northampton. We offer related to your chosen degree course. We also have our own academic pathways to a number of Student Services Team and run events and activities so that your experience at UNIC will prepare you both academically and socially undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for your onward studies. at the University. If you don’t meet the To keep the application process as simple as possible you will be entry criteria to study with the University issued just one CAS and one visa for the entire duration of your of Northampton directly, you can choose course with both UNIC and the University of Northampton. We also offer three intakes a year giving you the flexibility to start your to study at UNIC before progressing onto studies at a suitable time for you. your chosen degree course. There are three types of pathways on offer; Foundation, First Year and Pre-Master’s. Each of these will be explained in this guide including a list of the progression courses available. There is also the option for you to do Pre-sessional English at the university if you do not have the English language qualifications to join UNIC directly. As a UNIC student you will still have full access to the huge range of facilities that the university has to offer. This includes full access to their brand new Waterside Campus, the Students’ Union, library, careers advice, computer facilities and a huge range of sports and social clubs. Benefits ■ Full University of Northampton access ■ Smaller class sizes ■ Personalised learning – extra support from our own team of academics ■ All Foundation and Pre-Master’s modules taught in the College ■ Flexible entry options – join in September, January or May ■ Full-time Student Services Team just for UNIC students ■ Accommodation situated directly opposite the College. Undergraduate pathway Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 3 First Year of a degree Second Year of a degree Final Year of a degree High school University Foundation (two semesters) (two semesters) (two semesters) (two semesters) at UNIC / the at the at the at UNIC University of Northampton University of Northampton University of Northampton Postgraduate pathway Stage 1 Stage 2 Minimum Pre-Master’s Master’s 15 years education (one semester) (two semesters) at the at UNIC University of Northampton 02 e riv D ge od ly L Hol Boughton Green Road Halls d SUNNYSIDE oa Where we are Orientation and Enrolment R 2 en re G n UNIC is situated in the Portfolio Innovation Centre, St. Georges UNIC’s orientation programme tobegins at the very start of each gh u o Avenue. Equipped with modern classrooms, a learning technology semester. It is a great opportunityB for you to make new friends suite, student services and a social learning hub – everything has W and meet staff at the College. You will also find out important el fo rd been purpose built just for UNIC students. The College building information R on university procedures and settle into your UK oa d d a is within walking distance of a range of supermarkets, shops, studies. We also doo lots of fun social activities alongside the R h restaurants and eateries. A café, students Union and halls University of Northamptong so make sure you arrive early and u o r KINGSTHORPE of residence are all also on site. We are just 10 minutes from don’t miss out! o b r a Waterside and the town centre, buses run regularly throughout H the day and are free to use with your student ID card. Students are free to access all the facilities at the Waterside Campus. K in g s th or pe e G an ro ll L v Mi e KINGS HEATH K in KINGSLEY d g a s o le R y g R in o r a e d t t e K St. Georges Avenue 2 DUSTON d a THE RACECOURSE o d R a o k R KEY c g a d r n i H r r a a e Roa t 18 Park & Ride to Waterside r B t l s e e s t K Saturday and Sunday Route o ew r SEMILONG e n an e d L R n ts o an a A 20 UNIC to WBaterside d t. (FREE Intercampus Bus)* S r Bridge Road et d Spence Grafton Stre oa 21 Blackthorn to bus station gh R orou llingb ad We ls Ro ichae Rail station W d St. M eedon Road a o R S t. t Bus station J e Y a o m k r e r k s a R R o m Park & Ride o a d P e a d a s d o r C R o h e e H l l Bus stop y ad i n n Ro v e eedo n o W W t f a i Cycling and Walking Route l l H k SIFIELDS he Platform C P General Hospital Cycle CoNNect hire bikes Innovation Centre St Johns Halls BECKET’S UPTONElectric vehicle charging points PARK B Inner fare bus zone edfo rd Ro (50p for a single journey inside the ad zone, £1 for outside the zone)** d a UNIC – Waterside o R r Bus: approximately 10 minutes e t Waterside s e Cycle: approximately 15 minutes c y a w R 6 o a d W Walk: approximately 30 minutes n T a s n o o o m R t e p n Road U o d n 1 mile o L A45 Service runs Monday to Friday only. Bus routes are subject to change. Monday - Friday fares only. Weekends are full price. rue at time of publication, December 2018. University of Northampton International College Student Guide 2019 03 A university of change. There has never been a more exciting time Northampton is on a life-long mission to transform learning. Everything you do at the University has been specifically designed to join the University of Northampton. As by academic and industry experts to prepare you for a successful well as opening a brand new purpose-built career. Throughout your degree, the University will also put extra emphasis on the transferable skills that will take you into campus in September 2018, the University your chosen profession.
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