Top 10 in the UK for Film Production and Photography
Top 3 University pathways in the UK for Academic and English preparation employability for international students 2017–2018 Professional accreditations Innovative Degreeplus include ACCA, CIM, AEME, initiative to develop CMI and more skills that employers will value
Top 20 in the UK for Media and Film Studies One of the safest (Guardian University Guide 2016) universities in England Top 3 in the UK for living and accommodation cost, employability, language support and work experience (International Student Barometer 2015) Top 10 in the UK for Biosciences, Film Production and Photography Affordable living, located in (Guardian University Guide 2016) the beautiful Cotswolds 4 | INTO University of Gloucestershire 2017–2018 The University library is five minutes from the INTO Centre. udor T Lodge The Park Road
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Sports clubs Creative Hub Destination University of Gloucestershire | 5 Contents Destination University of Gloucestershire 7 About the University 9 Careers and employability 11 Your Study Centre 13 Celebrating student success 14 World-class facilities 18 About Cheltenham and Gloucester 21 Accommodation
About our courses and application 24 Choosing your course Elwes Building (main reception and INTO Centre) 25 Integrated programmes Undergraduate 27 Top-up degree 28 International Foundation Park Villas (halls of residence) 40 International Year One 48 Graduate Diploma 52 Pre-sessional (Pre-Master’s English and Academic Study Skills) 53 Improving your English 56 How to apply 57 Application form 61 Terms and conditions 65 Scholarships 66 Dates and prices
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Social spaces at Park Campus
‘most international’ university in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2016)
Excellent library facilities
in the UK for learning support, good teachers, and course organisation (International Student Barometer 2015) Destination University of Gloucestershire | 7
About the University
The University of Gloucestershire is known for its innovative, high-quality teaching and learning, building on its 180-year history and its success in developing a lively community dedicated to your learning.
OUR HISTORY OUR CAMPUSES CAREER-FOCUSED DEGREES The University’s commitment to education The University has three campuses and All of our degrees are designed with your can be seen throughout its history as it where you study your degree depends success in mind. Whichever degree you dates back to the early 19th century. Over on your subject choice. Two are located in choose, you will have the opportunity to its 180-year history, Gloucestershire has Cheltenham (Francis Close Hall and Park) explore your subject in depth, guided by grown into a medium-sized university with and the third is in Gloucester (Oxstalls). the support of our expert lecturers. more than 10,000 students across its COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Our degrees offer you: three campuses. The University is committed to academic • a global outlook, including an Teaching at the University is grouped into excellence and ensuring the quality of the internationally relevant curriculum two faculties: degrees you study, the teaching you receive, • the possibility of local or international • Faculty of Arts and Technology and our research. This is evident from the field trips strength of our departments, the national • Faculty of Business, Computing • better employment prospects as a result and international reputation of our research and Applied Sciences of our industry-relevant curriculum and, most importantly, the commitment SUBJECT SUCCESS of the staff in helping students like you • commercial exposure through guest speakers According to the Guardian University Guide succeed in your studies. 2016, the University ranks in the top 50 for • short and long-term work placements over 75% of its subjects: and internships • Top 10 in the UK for Biosciences, Film Production and Photography, Landscape Architecture and Religious Studies • Top 20 in the UK for Accounting and Finance, and Media and Film Studies
“Students from more than 130 countries choose the University of Gloucestershire for a wide variety of industry-relevant undergraduate, postgraduate and research-level degrees. Our international students tell us how much they enjoy our safe, vibrant, central location and the excellent learning environment.”
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The University’s careers service
Top 3 in the UK for employability (International Student Barometer 2015)
“During my course I was looking for an opportunity to do a placement. I think that my experiences both inside and outside academic settings will play the most crucial role in terms of succeeding in my professional life.”
Aidana, Kazakhstan
2014 Completed International Foundation 2015 Progressed to International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire 2016 Now undertaking a work placement at Endsleigh Insurance in Cheltenham Destination University of Gloucestershire | 9
Careers and employability
We understand that your experience and time at university should prepare you for the world of work. Whether you are thinking about your long-term career opportunities or trying to find a part-time job, the University offers you excellent support and advice.
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE MORE THAN A DEGREE CAREERS AND Employers value graduates who have gained As a degree student you will have access to EMPLOYABILITY TEAM skills and experience during their degree Degreeplus, a service that will enable you to When you enrol on a degree at the studies, so our curriculum is developed gain the skills you require to be successful in University of Gloucestershire, you will specifically with industry relevance in the global workplace. We offer a dedicated benefit from the expertise of our careers mind. Many of our programmes give you office on each campus. service. The team gives guidance on how commercial exposure through guest • Volunteering – take part in community to develop your employability while at speakers, work placements, and internships. projects and gain valuable life experience. university, to help ensure that you graduate with the right mix of knowledge, skills and Many of our degrees are also approved • Part-time work – if your visa allows it, experience that employers are seeking. by the relevant professional organisations, the JobShop can help you find work. such as: The team can also provide information and • Personal development workshops advice on producing your job applications. • Association of Chartered Certified – aimed at developing life skills Making use of the guidance and support Accountants (ACCA) and building confidence. available from our experienced team • Association for Events Management • Internship programme – gain relevant, of careers consultants and information Education (AEME) practical voluntary work experience. professionals will help you manage your • Broadcast Journalism Training Council • Student placements – available on career into the future. • Chartered Institute of Management many degrees, allowing you to apply Accountants (CIMA) the skills you have gained to the • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) working environment. • Landscape Institute • Employment-related skills workshops – led by a range of external companies In some cases you can take professional to help develop your understanding of examinations and gain qualifications employers’ expectations. alongside your degree study.
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The INTO Centre is located in the Elwes Building
“Welcome to INTO University of Gloucestershire. Our experienced staff are here to support you, providing you with an excellent student experience. I look forward to meeting you Learn in the heart of and welcoming you to the University campus the Centre.”
Rhona McDonald, Centre Director
Interactive whiteboard technology enables dynamic lessons Full use of the University design studios
100% overall student Take a tour of your Centre: satisfaction www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/into-centre (INTO Exit Survey 2016) Destination University of Gloucestershire | 11
Your Study Centre The INTO Centre sits at the heart of the Park Campus and has everything you need from modern classrooms to our friendly support team. That’s not forgetting our teachers who have many years’ 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 Most 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. Classrooms have digital whiteboards, classes, because missing them will impact but even more so for younger students. If which allow your teachers to use online on your progress and may also affect you are under 18, we will meet you at the resources, and are designed to encourage your student visa. We carefully monitor airport and check in on you each day at the interaction and make sure you get involved. attendance and if there is an issue we will student residence where you will live. Classes mirror university-style teaching work with you to find a solution and get you During your first week, you will be given a with lectures, practical sessions, seminars, back into class as soon as possible. dedicated person to contact and we will go tutorials, supported private study and SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED US through with you the rules and safeguards e-learning so you experience university Whenever you want to talk to someone you we have put in place to ensure your study from the start. can go the Centre’s welcome desk where wellbeing. You’ll also receive a copy of our Other facilities include: you will find friendly staff dedicated to your code of conduct, which you must follow – • a student experience and accommodation welfare. This may be the first time you are especially outside of class when you will officer, for support and advice studying overseas, but we have welcomed be unsupervised. • access to the main Students’ Union thousands of students, so will be able to For more information on our policies visit and refectory help you no matter what the problem. www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/terms or request a copy of our Under 18 Policy. • computer workstations • Orientation programme on student life in Cheltenham to help you settle in. • printing facilities UNIVERSITY SUPPORT • 24-hour emergency telephone number As an INTO student, you will be part of Art, Design and Media students for assistance during out of office hours. the University from the day you start your Students on the International Year One • An airport pickup service to welcome you. programme. This means you benefit not only in Art, Design and Media pathway may • Language advisers to help students with from the amenities at the INTO Centre, but be taught on the beautiful Francis Close a low level of English. additional access to the University’s libraries, Hall campus in the modern, well-equipped sports facilities, Students’ Union, and more • Residential assistants within the University studios, with full access to all the than 100 clubs and societies. industry-standard software and equipment. residences provide additional support. • Visa and immigration workshops. E-LEARNING FACILITIES • Active social programme to help Throughout your studies you will have you make new friends. access to ‘Moodle’, the University’s virtual learning environment. Use this to download • Dedicated support for students lecture notes, and join online discussions with a disability. with your teachers and classmates.
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“The staff are very friendly, and are there if I need anything at all. They also message us about events and activities happening at the University, so we don’t miss out on anything.”
Marketing | Sun Yo Dong, China
“I’m now studying BA Interior design and my Foundation was very helpful because different countries have different education systems, and I knew what to expect during my degree in the UK.”
Interior Design | Wang Jiahui, China
“The INTO programme prepared me for studying as an independent learner, and to think freely. It also taught me to manage my time and developed my academic skills.”
Product Design | Matithep, Thailand
“I chose to come here because of its excellent business school and facilities. The teachers are really encouraging, and they’ve supported me in my plans to progress. I’m now studying BA (Hons) Business Management at the University.”
Business Management | Emmanuel, Zimbabwe 100% of successful students were eligible to progress to the University of Gloucestershire in 2015 Destination University of Gloucestershire | 13
Celebrating student success
Students from around the world have successfully completed their academic programme and progressed to the University of Gloucestershire, entering a wide range of subjects. Are you ready to join them?
NAME OF DEGREE STUDENT NAME NATIONALITY GRADE International Foundation students progressing to the University of Gloucestershire Product Design Claudia CHEAH Malaysia 79% Business Management Munyaradzi Emmanuel CHIKANYA Zimbabwe 75% Illustration Kana MIZOE Japan 71% Interior Design WANG Jiahui China 65% Law NIMIS Kerry Samuel Nigeria 64% Popular Music Koji YAMAMOTO Japan 62% Sports Management Khawaja Abu Bakr RASHID Pakistan 61% Landscape Architecture Shei-Anne OTTLEY PEETS St Kitts and Nevis 59% Hotel Resort and Events Management CHENG Marcus Kar Hoe Malaysia 59% International Business Management Toluwalope Olubunmi Babatunde OLUROTIMI-COKER England 59% International Year One students progressing to the University of Gloucestershire Sports Management Atul Manoharan PANICKER India 73% Marketing, Advertising and Branding XU Yifan China 70% Business and Marketing Management Chimenum IKE-CHINWO Nigeria 62% International Business Studies ZHANG Songyue China 59% Accounting and Financial Management Studies Minyoung SEO South Korea 58% Graphic Design LIU Lufei China 57% YOUR PROGRESSION GUARANTEE While you are studying at the Centre, the International Progression Officer will fully support you in choosing the best programme for you at University of Gloucestershire and completing your application. Throughout the year they will organise a series of workshops and other engagement activities. This will 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 at the University of Gloucestershire. If you pass the programme with the minimum grades and good attendance, but do not achieve the required results to progress to the University of Gloucestershire, the Student Placement team is there to advise you on the next steps and to guarantee you a place at a UK university; providing you with peace of mind and ensuring you can remain focused on your studies. 96% of students passed their programme in 2015 14 | INTO University of Gloucestershire 2017–2018
World-class facilities
As an international student on one of our university preparation programmes, you will benefit from the University’s learning and recreational facilities to support your studies and help you make the most of campus life and studying in a creative, industry-led environment.
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE The University of Gloucestershire has recently spent over • Creative Hub for art and design with subject-specific studios for £5 million on facilities at the University, from well-equipped fine art and contemporary design, art exhibition space, graphic lecture theatres and teaching rooms, to cutting-edge laboratories design suites, industry-standard design software, and screen and specialist facilities. printing equipment. • The Media School is available once you progress to the University. • More than 500 open-access computers with Wi-Fi throughout This provides excellent opportunities for hands-on learning, all campuses, giving you the flexibility to study at the most including an open newsroom, radio production studio convenient location for you. and Apple Mac editing suites. • A refurbished Students’ Union, the perfect place to socialise with friends. Destination University of Gloucestershire | 15
Art and Design Creative Hub
Newsroom in the University’s new Media School
Learn more about the facilities on campus: www.intostudy.com/ gloucestershire/university
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES Our learning centres deliver free internet and email access, library, computing and media support services. Libraries on each of our campuses are open seven days a week until late in the evening during term time, are staffed by subject specialists, and provide a safe and secure environment for individual and group work. Facilities include: • 24/7 access to our comprehensive range of e-books, journals and databases • access to borrow resources from other libraries • online chat to answer your questions • over 100 laptops • expert help and advice in using the full range of resources to support your studies and your continuous development
iMacs with the latest creative software packages Student café
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SPORTS LIFE Designed around fun and social engagement ‘UNIversal’ is the University’s sports initiative, offering you the chance to enjoy a variety of exercise and fitness activities. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities include a sports studio and hall, a fitness suite and a full-size all-weather pitch.
“I love to jog around STUDENTS’ UNION You will become a member of the Students’ Park Campus. It’s really Union and have access to a range of services beautiful and peaceful, and facilities. Home to more than 100 clubs and has a lake with and societies, from badminton and psychology to animé and gaming, there is something for ducks and geese. The everyone. If there is not a society that matches campus is only a short your interests, we will help you set one up. walk to the centre of For a full list of sports and societies at the Cheltenham, where I can University, visit: www.yourstudentsunion.com/societies shop with friends or go to the cinema.” Nadezda, Russia
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SOCIETY To welcome you and to help you feel at home, the International Student Society organises events in and around Gloucestershire, including a weekly international clubs and societies café followed by a night out in Cheltenham; karaoke to get involved in nights; ‘Tuck in Tuesdays’ where you dine in a local restaurant each week, and trips to attractions around Bath, London, Bristol and Cardiff. Destination University of Gloucestershire | 17
Students’ Union No.2 in the UK for most improved student experience (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016)
Multifaith space STUDENT VOICE Broadcasting 24-hours a day, the University has its own radio station called Tone Radio, where you can present or produce your own shows. The University’s monthly newspaper, Space, is produced through the Students’ Union by students and is distributed to all students. FAITHS AND CHAPLAINCY TEAM The University welcomes students of all faiths. Our faiths and chaplaincy team provides support for students and staff and our new multifaith space provides a dedicated area for worship and social gatherings. We have strong links with the local Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities. For more information, visit: www.glos.ac.uk/chaplaincy LIVING COSTS You will benefit from a very high standard of living alongside lower than average living costs. We estimate you will need approximately £7,000 to £8,000 per year for basic living expenses. Make use of the International Student Calculator tool at: www.studentcalculator.org.uk
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About Cheltenham and Gloucester
The University is located in the beautiful south west of England. Cheltenham Spa and the nearby historical city of Gloucester offer plenty of options to spend your free time, whether it be attending one of many festivals, or enjoying the famous, beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds.
Festivals of music, horse racing, literature and science throughout every year
A range of restaurants on Montpellier Walk Gloucester Cathedral Cheltenham Town Hall
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CHELTENHAM: A BEAUTIFUL GLOUCESTER: TOWN, FULL OF CULTURE A HISTORICAL CITY Park Campus is just a 15-minute walk away Gloucester is only six miles (10km) away 2 hours from from the town centre. Cheltenham has always from Cheltenham and is a city with a rich London by attracted large numbers of tourists; originally Roman, Medieval and Victorian history. train built as a Victorian health spa town, lords • Explore the region’s history with over and ladies would holiday in Cheltenham to 500 historical buildings, including drink the medicinal spa water and get away the impressive Gloucester Cathedral, Manchester from the busy cities. Today it has Regency which was used in the famous Harry architecture, excellent shopping, cinemas, Potter films based on the books by theatres, international festivals and sporting Gloucestershire-born J. K. Rowling. Cheltenham events that attract over six million visitors Cardiff Gloucester • Visit Gloucester Quays. This new every year from around the world. development offers a mix of waterside Bristol London • Cheltenham is internationally famous for museums, bars, cafés, restaurants and its festivals, which include horse racing in a designer outlet shopping centre. March, jazz in May, science in June, music in July and literature in October. • Cheltenham and Gloucester’s compact centres make walking or cycling easy, • Enjoy musicals, ballets, opera and and the University bus service links BROADENING YOUR HORIZONS theatre shows at Cheltenham’s two the campuses, town centres and Excellent rail and road links mean that theatres: Cheltenham Playhouse and train stations. Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol can be The Bacon Theatre. reached in under an hour. London is just two • Visit one of our traditional English • The University is located in the area hours away, and Manchester can be reached tearooms, as well as hundreds of shops, known as the Cotswolds, famous for in two and a half hours by train. its beauty and typically English restaurants bars and cafés along Regent The University is also close to the historic picturesque villages. Street and Clarence Parade, offering a cities of Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon and wide range of international cuisine. A38 Oxford, making it easy to get the most • Cheltenham is just two hours from out of your time here.
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Wendy, Colombia
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Accommodation
Your accommodation will play a big part in your student experience while studying in the UK, and we are pleased to offer tailored accommodation that meets your needs as an international student.
STUDENT RESIDENCES HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION • Choose from four different accommodation We have a network of carefully selected “Living in halls and having options to suit your needs. hosts who welcome international my own room helps me feel students into their homes. This is a unique • Located both off and on campus, you independent. I like having my will live within walking distance of opportunity to experience British life and all campus facilities. culture first-hand, improving your English own space to work in private in a comfortable environment. • A bedding pack including a single duvet and it is good because it is and cover, pillow and pillow case, a sheet Facilities include: close to campus.” and mattress protector is included for • single study bedroom Kulgeman, Angola all accommodation. • shared breakfast and evening meals • We have senior residents who are • access to household facilities, including second or third year students living in all laundry and communal bathroom. residences who are there to support you. • All residences offer en suite rooms with If you are under the age of 18 at the start of communal areas to socialise with friends. your programme, you must stay in homestay accommodation until you have turned 18.
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Learn about student living: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/accommodation A range of academic programmes to prepare you for university success
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Choosing your course
You can choose from a wide range of academic programmes and English language courses designed specifically for international students. The courses help to prepare you for entry to the University of Gloucestershire and adapt to living and studying in a UK university environment.
INTO PROGRAMME START DATES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LENGTH PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS* OPTIONS Degree-level courses Integrated degree programmes September and January IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 4 or 5 years with Postgraduate degree in all subskills) or equivalent placement year Integrated degree programmes June and September From IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 4 or 5 years with Postgraduate degree with Pre-sessional English in all subskills) to IELTS 5.5 depending placement year on contact hours Top-up degree June and September From IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 6.0 depending 3 or 4 terms Postgraduate degree on programme length Academic pathway courses International Foundation June, September and January From IELTS 4.0 to IELTS 4.5 depending 3 or 4 terms Year 1 undergraduate degree on programme length or International Year One Accelerated International January IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 6 months Year 1 undergraduate degree Foundation in all subskills) or equivalent or International Year One International Year One June, September and January From IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 5.5 depending 3 or 4 terms Year 2 undergraduate degree on programme length Graduate Diploma September and January IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 3 terms Postgraduate degree in all subskills) or equivalent Graduate Diploma with June and September From IELTS 4.5 to IELTS 5.0 depending 4 terms Postgraduate degree Pre-sessional English on contact hours Pre-Master’s June and September IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 12 weeks Postgraduate degree in all subskills) or equivalent English language courses English for University Study September, January, April From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 Minimum of Any INTO academic programme and June in writing) one term or university degree Pre-sessional English June and September From IELTS 4.5 to IELTS 6.0 depending 10 weeks University degree upon programme length and destination degree General English suite of courses Flexible – both year-round From beginner to advanced 2 to 48 weeks English for University Study and summer * The above information is only a guide. Depending on your programme, in addition to meeting the overall IELTS requirement you may need to achieve specific scores in specified subskills. Please see the relevant programme page for full details.
“All our tutors work closely together to Placement options support students, helping them develop Some degrees are available with an additional industrial as learners and achieve their potential. placement year. See the It’s fantastic seeing students adapting to progression table for the different ways of learning and becoming more programme you wish to study to check if this is an option for your aware of the different cultures around them chosen degree. and growing in confidence as individuals.”
Piers Wall, Academic Director
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Integrated Programmes Undergraduate
The University of Gloucestershire is delighted Key facts to introduce a range of four-year programmes Start dates combining an International Foundation Year with September, June and January a complete undergraduate degree – allowing you Programme length to complete your studies in a single programme. 4 to 5 years (with placement year) Class hours Year 1 of study plan: 18 hours per week minimum
WHAT IS AN INTEGRATED ACADEMIC SUPPORT Class sizes UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE? Throughout Year 1 of your programme you Year 1 of study plan: maximum of 16 students per class • A foundation year and an undergraduate will receive advice and feedback from your for English language teaching degree in one programme. teachers during seminars and tutorials. You Age requirement • A programme designed to improve your will have regular one-to-one tutorial meetings 16 years and above* English language skills, increase your with your personal tutor where you will Academic entry requirements knowledge of academic theory, and discuss your achievements, progress and plan Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the for effective future study. They will be able develop your understanding of local equivalent to meet the same standard) key academic subjects in the first to answer any questions and provide with good grades. year of study. guidance, to ensure your academic success. English language entry requirements • An opportunity to develop necessary Assessment will be through examinations IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) study and research skills to prepare and coursework including: written or equivalent for undergraduate study in Year 2 of assignments, practical exercises, group With Pre-sessional English the programme. and individual research projects, portfolios, 10 week, 20 hour Pre-sessional: IELTS 5.0 presentations and problem-solving exercises. (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and reading) PROGRAMME BENEFITS or equivalent To continue to your degree, you must • A university-validated programme. 10 week, 25 hour Pre-sessional: IELTS 4.5 achieve the minimum English language (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent • Full university status from day one requirements and academic grades. If you do not meet the minimum English language of your programme with full access requirements you should apply for English for to university facilities. SCHOLARSHIPS University Study. See page 53 for details. Generous scholarships are available, • High contact hours throughout your Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is first year of study. find out more at: able to accept other English language qualifications. www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/ For more information on accepted qualifications please • A single programme of study, meaning see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives scholarships you can apply for one visa for the full duration of your programme. Award Successful completion of Integrated International WHAT IF I NEED TO IMPROVE Foundation Programme (RQF Level 3) leads to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree awarded by the University MY ENGLISH LEVEL? of Gloucestershire. The Integrated Programmes with Pre- sessional English incorporates a term of Validating body University of Gloucestershire intensive English language, which you will be required to pass before progressing to the Further guidance next stage of the programme. If you need For further guidance please check with the INTO to improve your English language level by Admissions Office or your education counsellor. up to 0.5 of an IELTS band you can apply for * All students commencing courses for the September English for University Study. See page 53 for start date must be 16 years old by 1 September of that calendar year. All students commencing courses for the course information. January start date must be 16 by 1 September of that academic year. So, for example, students starting in January 2017 must be 16 by 1 September 2016.
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YOUR CHOICE OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE The following table provides information about the degrees available at the University of Gloucestershire that offer an integrated programme. You must achieve a minimum of 50% overall in Year 1 of the programme, as well as 50% in the English for Academic Purposes module, in order to progress to Year 2 of the programme.
DEGREE SUBJECT CORE SUBJECT MODULES MODULES (60 CREDITS) (60 CREDITS)
English Language for Foundation Study Study Foundation English Language for (30 credits) Study Foundation Skills for Academic (30 credits) Business Decision Making (15 credits) Spaces and Places Products, Creating (30 credits) Exploration Creative (30 credits) Accounting to Introduction (15 credits) Systems Law and Legal to Introduction (15 credits) Industries the Leisure Investigating (15 credits) Mark Making Your (30 credits) Events Hospitality, Skills for Operational (15 credits) Industries and Tourism Studies and Contextual Professional (30 credits) The UK as a Destination (15 credits) Business of The World (15 credits) Accounting and Finance* • • • • • • • • • Advertising • • • • • • Animation • • • • • • Business and Marketing Management* • • • • • • • • • Business Management* • • • • • • • • • Computer Games Design* • • • • • • Graphic Design • • • • • • Hotel Resort and Events Management* • • • • • • • • • Illustration • • • • • • Interior Design • • • • • • International Business Management* • • • • • • • • • Landscape Architecture • • • • • • Law • • • • • • • • • Marketing, Advertising and Branding* • • • • • • • • • Media Production • • • • • • Photography • • • • • • Product Design* • • • • • • Sports Management • • • • • • • • • See page 38 for module descriptions.
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Key facts Top-up degree Start dates June and September
Programme length BA (Hons) Level 6 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
International Business Class hours 18 hours per week
This programme will gain you a UK degree in International Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English Business. With close industry links with national and language teaching
international companies you can be sure you will Academic entry requirements Applicants should meet one of the following graduate well prepared for the world of business. entry requirements in a business-related subject:
3-year Diploma: Pass (from a recognised institution)
WHAT IS THE TOP-UP DEGREE? WHO SHOULD APPLY? HND (SQA and Edexcel): Pass
• This programme enables you to build The top-up degree programme is suitable Year 3 (of 4) of a degree: Pass. on your existing study from your home for international students who have already country and gain a UK degree after nine completed a higher diploma or advanced English language entry requirement 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills) months of study. diploma qualification after high school in or equivalent • The programme will provide you with their own country, and are looking to gain 4 term with a 10-week, 25 hour Pre-sessional English: opportunities to progress to postgraduate a UK degree in International Business. IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing programmes (including MBA) at WHAT WILL I STUDY? and reading) or equivalent the University of Gloucestershire. You will study a range of modules, including: If you do not meet the minimum English language • You will develop your English language requirements you should apply for English for • Context of International Business University Study. See page 53 for further details. and academic study skills, as well as • Cultural Issues in Management Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is research skills at higher levels. able to accept other English language qualifications. • English Language and Study Skills • The programme will provide you For more information on accepted qualifications please with the essential knowledge, • Finance and Managing see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives understanding and skills required to Operations Globally Validating body • Managing Change start a management career in various University of Gloucestershire sectors of the global economy. • Strategies for Globally Responsible Leadership Further guidance PROGRAMME BENEFITS For further guidance please check with the INTO • You are a student of the University ACHIEVE TWO DEGREES IN Admissions Office or your education counsellor. from day one. TWO YEARS • A quality-assured, Following successful completion of your top- FOR DATES AND PRICES, university-validated programme. up degree, you have the unique opportunity SEE PAGE 66 • A campus-based programme with access to continue on to postgraduate study at the to world-class university facilities. University of Gloucestershire. This means you can benefit from achieving both an • University-style teaching with high undergraduate and postgraduate degree contact hours. from the University in just two years. There • Experienced and well-qualified teachers. are different entry requirements depending • Business modules are taught by on which subject you choose do study which lecturers from the University of are detailed in the table below. Gloucestershire’s Business School alongside undergraduate students.
MASTER’S PROGRESSION GRADES
DEGREE TITLE* AWARD LENGTH OF EAP GRADE REQUIRED OTHER DEGREE (YEARS) GRADE FOR ENTRY TO REQUIREMENTS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE Business Administration MBA Human Resource Management MSc 1 50% 50% 2:2 honours degree Marketing * Applications to degrees not listed here are considered on a case-by-case basis. 28 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
International Foundation
Prepare for direct entry to a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Gloucestershire. Focusing on developing your academic and undergraduate research skills, as well as improving your English language abilities, the programme covers everything you need in order to progress successfully to the University.
WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME BENEFITS HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME? FOUNDATION? • You are a student of the University Depending on your English language level • A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an from day one. the programme lasts three of four terms, and undergraduate degree at the University • A quality-assured, is also available as an intensive six-month of Gloucestershire. university-validated programme. programme. The Extended International • A bridging programme that prepares you Foundation (four terms) incorporates a term • A tailor-made programme designed of intensive English language, which you will for a UK degree. The education system in in partnership with the University. your country may be based on one year be required to pass before progressing to the less at high school and one year more at • A campus-based programme with access next stage of the programme. Examples of university compared to the UK. to world-class university facilities. the programmes are in the chart below. • A programme designed to improve • University-style teaching with SCHOLARSHIPS your English language skills, increase high contact hours. Generous scholarships are available, your knowledge of academic theory, • Qualified and experienced teachers. find out more at: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/ and develop your understanding of key • Guaranteed progression to your chosen scholarships academic subjects. degree, subject to meeting requirements. • An opportunity to develop necessary • Professional help and support with study and research skills to prepare for your application to university. undergraduate study. • A programme to help you adjust to the ACADEMIC SUPPORT challenges of UK higher education. Throughout your programme you will receive advice and feedback from your teachers The programme has two pathways: during seminars and tutorials. You will have • Art, Design and Media regular one-to-one tutorial meetings with • Business, Hospitality and Tourism your personal tutor where you will discuss your achievements, progress and plan for effective future study. They will be able to answer any questions and provide guidance, to ensure your academic success. Assessment will be through examinations and coursework including: written assignments, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, portfolios, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
YOUR STUDY PLAN
2017 2018 APR START JUN START SEP START JAN START JUN END AUG END
IELTS 3.5 EUS IELTS 4.0 Extended Foundation (4 term)
SEP START IELTS 3.5 EUS IELTS 4.0 Extended Foundation (4 term) Enter Year 1 of undergraduate IELTS 4.5 International Foundation (3 term) degree
IELTS 4.5 International Foundation (3 term)
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“It’s preparation for university so it’s like a warm up. You don’t feel like you’re in high school anymore but you still have people who look out for you and want to know how you are.”
Enrico, Brazil
2016 2016 2015 Received the University Progressed to Film Arrived at INTO of Gloucestershire’s Production at the University University of outstanding of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire performance scholarship 30 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates June, September and January
Programme length Art, Design and Media 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours • Progress to a specialist creative degree and make 18 hours per week minimum
use of the University’s £2 million studios Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English • Top 10 in the UK for Film Production and language teaching Photography (Guardian University Guide 2016) Age requirement 16 years and above*
• Media students may go on educational visits to Academic entry requirements Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the places such as the BBC Broadcasting House, and local equivalent to meet the same standard) placements including The Guardian newspaper with good grades.
English language entry requirement 3 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 CORE MODULES SPECIALIST MODULES in any subskill) or equivalent
(60 CREDITS) (60 CREDITS) 4 term: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 Academic Skills for Foundation Study (15 credits) Art, Design and Media Practice (15 credits) in any subskill) or equivalent If you do not meet the minimum English language English Language for Foundation Study Concepts in Art, Design and Media (15 credits) requirements you should apply for English for (45 credits) Creative Skills (15 credits) University Study. See page 53 for further details. If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must Final Major Project for Art, Design and Media have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you (15 credits) have any questions about this test, our experienced See page 39 for module descriptions for this pathway. team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: [email protected]
TEACHING METHODS Award During your programme you will learn to experiment with different materials and media, Successful completion of the International Foundation programme leads to the award of as well as develop your presentation and organisational skills. Classes are small, helping International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) you build confidence and develop teamwork skills. They also include interaction with staff from the University of Gloucestershire. and undergraduate students to give you insight into university-style teaching. Our staff are focused on helping you select and progress to your chosen degree subject. You will Validating body University of Gloucestershire have access to the Media Centre, art, design and fashion studios and the Centre for Art and Photography when you progress to your degree. Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
* All students commencing programmes for the September start date must be 16 years old by 1 September of that calendar year. For all other Foundation intakes after 1 September, including the Extended Foundation, students must be 16 by 1 September of that academic year. So, for example, students starting in January 2018 or after must be 16 by 1 September 2017. Students will then have turned 17 before 1 September of the year they progress to university.
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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRESSION GRADES The table below provides detailed information on the grades you need to achieve to be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate degree programme at the University of Gloucestershire. Applications to other degrees not listed here are considered on a case-by-case basis from all pathways.
DEGREE SUBJECT AWARD LENGTH OF INDUSTRIAL EAP GRADE REQUIRED GRADE REQUIRED FOR DEGREE PLACEMENT GRADE FOR ENTRY TO ENTRY TO YEAR 1 OF YEAR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE YEAR ONE DEGREE Advertising BA (Hons) 3 years - Animation Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming 3 or 4 years ü Digital Marketing BA (Hons) Digital Media and Web Technologies BSc (Hons) Fashion Design Film Production Film Studies Fine Art Graphic Design Illustration Interior Design 40% 45% 50% Journalism 3 years - Landscape Architecture Magazine Journalism BA (Hons) Media Production Photography Photography – Editorial and Advertising Photojournalism and Dcoumentary Photography Popular Music
Product Design 3 or 4 years ü Radio 3 years - Television Production
“I came to INTO to acquire some creative skills and build up my English. The lessons are very creative, and I enjoy working with my friends to come up with cool ideas.”
Nikita, Russia
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My portfolio Claudia Chea is from Malaysia and studied the International Foundation in Art, Design and Media at INTO University of Gloucestershire. She successfully completed the programme, progressing to BA (Hons) Product Design at the University of Gloucestershire.
DEVELOPING YOUR PORTFOLIO You will initially develop skills in creative thinking and ideas During your studies you will develop a portfolio of completed generation which you will then apply to exploring a range of projects and work based on this exploration and which is media and materials including: film making, animation, photography, suitable for application for progression to degree level study. product design, fashion, architecture and graphic design.
THE KNIFE AND PLATE BOTTLE PACKAGING Sep 2014 – Sep 2015 – INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FIRST PROJECT IN YEAR 1 OF DEGREE This prototype is made of cardboard. For my final project For this brief I had to create packaging for a 500ml bottle. The I created a Swiss Army Knife of kitchen knives and a plate prototype had to be made of cardboard, and all forms of adhesive where the cutlery is able to be attached underneath the plate weren’t allowed to be used. The final prototype also had to have magnetically. These products are mainly designed for university the ability to be flat-packed which was really interesting. students who live in halls. About our courses and application | 33
“The teachers make classes as interesting as possible and really understand the students. They help us to be creative and always let us try new things.”
Claudia, Malaysia
2014 Arrived at INTO University of Gloucestershire 2015 Completed International Foundation 2015 Progressed to Product Design at the University of Gloucestershire
THE DIAMOND JAN 2016 – SECOND PROJECT IN YEAR 1 OF DEGREE Here a product using an Arduino circuit board was required. This is a necklace with the circuit board embedded. Its function is to remind users to take their medication on time as they will be reminded through vibration and blinking of the LED in the necklace.
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Key facts International Foundation Start dates June, September and January
Programme length Business, Hospitality 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
and Tourism Class hours 18 hours per week minimum
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English • Progress to a degree accredited by the Chartered language teaching Institute of Marketing (CIM), Association for Age requirement Events Management Education (AEME) and more 16 years and above*
Academic entry requirements • Progress to a sport-related degree and work Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the with athletes in purpose-built labs local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• Close industry links with national and English language entry requirement 3 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 international organisations such as Hazlewoods, in any subskill) or equivalent Superdry and CIMA 4 term: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language CORE MODULES SPECIALIST MODULES requirements you should apply for English for (60 CREDITS) (60 CREDITS) University Study. See page 53 for further details. Academic Skills for Foundation Study Introduction to Accounting (15 credits) If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you (15 credits) Operational Skills for Hospitality, Events have any questions about this test, our experienced English Language for Foundation Study and Tourism (15 credits) team will be happy to help you. Email your questions (45 credits) to: [email protected] The World of Business (15 credits)
Investigating the Leisure Industries (15 credits) Award Successful completion of the International or Foundation programme leads to the award of Introduction to Law and Legal Systems (15 credits) International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) See page 39 for module descriptions for this pathway. from the University of Gloucestershire. TEACHING METHODS Validating body University of Gloucestershire Study visits including attending a session at the Law Court, evaluating Cheltenham’s festival events, or visiting local businesses, play an important role in your learning. During your Further guidance programme classes will include both group and individual to help increase your confidence and For further guidance please check with the INTO develop team-building skills. You will contribute to group presentations which are recorded for Admissions Office or your education counsellor. later reflection on your performance. Classes include interaction with staff and undergraduate * All students commencing courses for the September students to give you insight into university-style teaching. start date must be 16 years old by 1 September of that calendar year. For all other Foundation intakes after 1 September, including the Extended Foundation, students must be 16 by 1 September of that academic year. So, for example, students starting in January 2017 or after must be 16 by 1 September 2017. Students will then have “The Foundation helped my self turned 17 before 1 September of the year they progress development and improved my to university. English and grammar. Both my FOR DATES AND PRICES, teachers and students in my class SEE PAGE 66 gave me a lot of support.”
Ranim, Tunisia
2015 Arrived at INTO University of Gloucestershire 2016 Completed International Foundation 2016 Progressed to Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire About our courses and application | 35
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRESSION GRADES The table below provides detailed information on the grades you need to achieve to be guaranteed a place on your chosen undergraduate degree programme at the University of Gloucestershire. Applications to other degrees not listed here are considered on a case-by-case basis from all pathways.
DEGREE SUBJECT AWARD LENGTH OF INDUSTRIAL EAP GRADE REQUIRED GRADE REQUIRED DEGREE PLACEMENT GRADE FOR ENTRY TO FOR ENTRY YEAR INTERNATIONAL TO YEAR 1 OF YEAR ONE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE Accounting and Business Management 3 or 4 years ü Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management Studies Animal Biology 3 years - BSc (Hons) Biology Business and Marketing Management BA (Hons) 3 or 4 years Business Computing BSc (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) 3/4 years ü Computer and Cyber Forensics 3 or 4 years Computing Criminology BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology 3 years - Criminology and Sociology Cyber and Computing Security 3 or 4 years ü Drama BA (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) 3 years - Education Studies BA (Hons) Events Management 3 or 4 years ü Geography BSc (Hons) 3 years - History Hotel, Resort and Events Management 40% 45% 50% 4 year Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management BA (Hons) ü International Business Management 3 or 4 years International Business Studies 3 years - Law LLB (Hons) Marketing 3 or 4 years ü Marketing, Advertising and Branding Performing Arts BA (Hons) Physical Education Physical Education and Coaching Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology 3 years - Sociology Sport and Exercise Sciences Sports Coaching Sports Coaching and Development Sports Journalism BA (Hons) Sports Management 3 or 4 years ü Sports Management and Development Sports Strength and Conditioning 3 years - Sports Therapy 36 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Key facts International Foundation Start dates January
Programme length (Accelerated) 6 months
Class hours Business, Hospitality 25 hours per week
Class sizes and Tourism Maximum of 16 students per class for English language teaching
Age requirement 16 years and above* • Save money on your tuition fee, Academic entry requirements accommodation and living costs Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) • Faster progression to your chosen degree – the with good grades. course lasts just six months, after which you will English language entry requirement IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) progress to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language • Progress to one of 11 leading UK universities requirements you should apply for English for including the University of Gloucestershire University Study. See page 53 for further details. If you’re coming to the UK to study a course that is no longer than six months, a Short-term Study Visa (STSV) may be more appropriate for you than applying for a CORE MODULES (60 CREDITS) SUBJECT MODULES (60 CREDITS) Student Tier 4 visa. For a STSV, INTO is able to accept a wider range of English language qualifications as Academic Skills for Foundation Study (15 credits) Introduction to Accounting (15 credits) evidence that you meet the minimum requirements English Language for Foundation Study Investigating the Leisure Industries (15 credits) of the programme. If you have any questions, our experienced team will be able to help you. Email your (45 credits) The World of Business (15 credits) questions to: [email protected]
Introduction to Law and Legal Systems Award (15 credits) Successful completion of the International or Foundation programme leads to the award of Operational Skills for the Hospitality, Events International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) and Tourism Industries (15 credits) from the University of Gloucestershire.
See page 39 for module descriptions for this pathway. Validating body University of Gloucestershire TEACHING METHODS Study visits including attending a session at the Law Court, evaluating Cheltenham’s festival Further guidance events, or visiting local businesses, play an important role in your learning. During your For further guidance please check with the INTO programme classes will include both group and individual to help increase your confidence Admissions Office or your education counsellor. and develop team-building skills. You will contribute to group presentations which are * All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 1 September of that recorded for later reflection on your performance. Classes include interaction with staff calendar year. For all other Foundation intakes after 1 and undergraduate students to give you insight into university-style teaching. September, including the Extended Foundation, students must be 16 by 1 September of that academic year. So, for example, students starting in January 2017 or after must be 16 by 1 September 2017. Students will then have turned 17 before 1 September of the year they progress to university.
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SAMPLE TIMETABLE Days 09:30–11:00 11:00–11:30 11:30–13:00 13:00–13:45 14:00–15:30
Monday English Language for Break The World of Business Lunch Academic Skills for Foundation Study Foundation Study Tuesday Academic Skills for Break Investigating the Lunch English Language for Foundation Study Leisure Industries Foundation Study Wednesday English Language for Break The World of Business Lunch The World of Business Foundation Study Thursday Academic Skills for Break Investigating the Lunch Investigating the Foundation Study Leisure Industries Leisure Industries Friday English Language for Break Academic Skills for Lunch The World of Business Foundation Study Foundation Study
UNIVERSITY PROGRESSIONS The table below lists some of the subject areas to which you can progress to, following successful completion of your INTO programme. For a full list of degrees you can progress to at the University of Gloucestershire, please see page 35. Business Information Systems Systems Business Information Business Studies Studies Development Fashion Management/Marketing Finance Hospitality Management Humanities Management Human Resource Management and Advertising Management Brand Marketing, Relations International Politics/ Geography Economics Management Events and Sports Science Exercise Social Sciences Tourism Management Tourism Bangor University • • • • • • • • • Cesar Ritz Colleges • • • • • • • Keele University • • • • • • • Kingston University • • • • • • • • • Sheffield Hallam • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • University University • • • • • • • • • • • of Brighton University • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • of Chester University of • • • • • • • • • • • • East London University • • • • • • • • • • • • of Gloucestershire University • • • • • • • • • • • of Lincoln University • • • • • • • • • • • • of Winchester 38 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for the Integrated Programmes and International Foundation pathways are below.
INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES – ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA Academic Skills for Foundation Study Creative Products, Spaces and Places Making Your Mark Through this module you will be supported in This module explores the primary design processes In this module you will explore the primary creative applying academic skills in the context of your for the creation of products, spaces and places. You processes for creative visual communication chosen subject area. You will learn how to interpret will develop your use of art elements and design through media such as photography, digital and and analyse a range of subject-related information, principles for the creation of visual and spatial traditional drawing, painting, printmaking and structure and plan academic work, find and use compositions, developing ideas and concepts with graphic design. You will develop your ability to relevant resources, and communicate effectively realistic scenarios. select and creatively use materials, processes and using appropriate academic conventions. aesthetics, along with compositional and design Creative Exploration Guidance will also be given in preparing for taught principles for the creation of visual compositions. This module introduces you to the essential sessions and assessment activities, and how to competencies, practical skills, theory and Professional and Contextual Studies improve your academic performance through knowledge required before progressing to a This module will help you develop your knowledge reflection on your academic progress and your specialism in Art, Computing, Design or Media. This of a range of vocational areas within the fields performance in assignments. could include subjects such as animation, visual of Art, Design and Media. You will develop a English Language for Foundation Study communication, photography and spatial design. portfolio of research and academic writing which Through a series of three modules, each worth demonstrates your ability to engage with both 15 credits, you will develop your overall English theory and real world perspectives on art, design language level, including your grammar and and creative media production. vocabulary, as well as your specific skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking, which will prepare you for further academic study.
INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES – BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Academic Skills for Foundation Study Introduction to Accounting Operational Skills for Hospitality, Events Through this module you will be supported in The module will introduce you to accounting, and and Tourism Industries applying academic skills in the context of your enable an understanding of its development and The module introduces you to a range of practical chosen subject area. You will learn how to interpret function in the world of business. It will introduce skills and attributes that a manager in the leisure and analyse a range of subject-related information, key concepts, terms and conventions in accounting, industries will need in order to accomplish tasks structure and plan academic work, find and use and will enable you to record, describe and analyse effectively. You will develop an understanding of relevant resources, and communicate effectively key accounting transactions from the perspectives the relationships between event operations and using appropriate academic conventions. of a variety of users of financial information. the event experience, as well as an appreciation of Guidance will also be given in preparing for taught the operational constraints under which managers Introduction to Law and Legal Systems sessions and assessment activities, and how to are engaged. You will also have the opportunity to In this module the main principles and structures of improve your academic performance through develop a range of employability skills, including English law are introduced. In order to understand reflection on your academic progress and your communication and literacy, problem-solving, the background of the English legal system you performance in assignments. and independent learning and working, and will study sources of the law and the process the opportunity to practise them in a range of English Language for Foundation Study of law making in England and Wales, including simulated settings. Through a series of three modules, each worth the European Union and how this compares to 15 credits, you will develop your overall English other legal systems. You will also learn about the The UK as a Destination language level, including your grammar and different types of law, including civil and criminal, This module introduces you to the UK as a vocabulary, as well as your specific skills in reading, and public and private. By the end of the module destination, exploring the importance of the UK’s listening, writing and speaking, which will prepare you will be able to apply your knowledge to a historical, cultural and sporting heritage as key you for further academic study. given scenario, and communicate outcomes clearly, reasons for visiting the UK. It will highlight key using the correct legal terminology. towns, cities and events and the impact they Business Decision Making can have on inbound and domestic tourism. This module provides an introduction to the Investigating the Leisure Industries generation and use of information in making In this module you will be introduced to the The World of Business high quality business decisions. Through it size and scope of those industries that make This module introduces you to the key you will develop knowledge of how we make up the leisure sector within the UK, namely the dimensions of business through the introduction decisions and explore techniques form a range hospitality, events, sports and tourism industries, of different types of organisations, common of management disciplines, which can be used and the diverse nature and variety of those sectors. business structures, the key functions of a to support good decision making. Topics covered You will also gain an understanding of the value business, including marketing, finance and human include approaches to decision making; the use of of these sectors to the UK economy and the range resource management, the roles of managers project management tools in decision making; how of employment opportunities that they offer. As and other departments in the co-ordination financial and statistical techniques can underpin part of your studies, you will have the opportunity of these functions, to ensure the delivery of business decisions; the analysis of work flows in to visit local leisure sector providers, giving you a business objectives is considered. The module an organisation; and how to influence others and better understanding of the diversity and size also examines the factors in the local and global evaluate the quality of our decision making. of the businesses involved. business environment and how they impact on the way businesses run.
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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION – ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA Academic Skills for Foundation Study Art, Design and Media Practice Creative Skills Through this module you will be supported in The first part of this practical module will develop This module will provide an introduction to applying academic skills in the context of your the skills you need to observe and visually industry standard software tools and programs. chosen subject area. You will learn how to interpret record information utilising a range of media and A series of inductions and workshops will equip and analyse a range of subject-related information, presentation methods. Building on these skills will you with the necessary skills, and you will structure and plan academic work, find and use require creative and conceptual thinking to deliver gain knowledge of professional terminology relevant resources, and communicate effectively a typical industry-based brief through visual and methodology. using appropriate academic conventions. media. The module will also include contextual Final Major Project for Art, Design Guidance will also be given in preparing for taught analysis of the creative ideas and motivation of and Media sessions and assessment activities, and how to contemporary and historic artists, designers and This module provides you with the opportunity to improve your academic performance through media practitioners working across a variety of create a practical portfolio to demonstrate your reflection on your academic progress and your media, art and design. ability using a range of media, art and design skills, performance in assignments. Concepts in Art, Design and Media which will form part of your assessment for entry English Language for Foundation Study This module will develop your understanding of to your chosen degree. Students will take part in Through a series of three modules, each worth how to communicate ideas and emotions through a series of lectures, workshops and seminars to 15 credits, you will develop your overall English a variety of mass media. Emphasis will be placed prepare for the assignment, which brings together language level, including your grammar and upon developing an understanding of how such the theoretical, technical and production skills vocabulary, as well as your specific skills in reading, concepts have been applied in practical contexts. developed throughout the programme. The final listening, writing and speaking, which will prepare You will have the opportunity to focus on an area project may take the form of any appropriate you for further academic study. of study that you wish to specialise in and which artifact or set of artifacts from video, audio or is connected to your future study aspirations. The web content, to photography, art or design. delivery of the module will be supported by guest speakers on topics such as graphic design, games design, mass communications, and film theory.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION – BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Academic Skills for Foundation Study Introduction to Law and Legal Systems Operational Skills for Hospitality, Events Through this module you will be supported in In this module the main principles and structures of and Tourism Industries applying academic skills in the context of your English law are introduced. In order to understand The module introduces you to a range of practical chosen subject area. You will learn how to interpret the background of the English legal system you skills and attributes that a manager in the leisure and analyse a range of subject-related information, will study sources of the law and the process industries will need in order to accomplish tasks structure and plan academic work, find and use of law making in England and Wales, including effectively. You will develop an understanding of relevant resources, and communicate effectively the European Union and how this compares to the relationships between event operations and using appropriate academic conventions. other legal systems. You will also learn about the the event experience, as well as an appreciation of Guidance will also be given in preparing for taught different types of law, including civil and criminal, the operational constraints under which managers sessions and assessment activities, and how to and public and private. By the end of the module are engaged. You will also have the opportunity to improve your academic performance through you will be able to apply your knowledge to a develop a range of employability skills, including reflection on your academic progress and your given scenario, and communicate outcomes clearly, communication and literacy, problem-solving, performance in assignments. using the correct legal terminology. and independent learning and working, and the opportunity to practise them in a range of English Language for Foundation Study Investigating the Leisure Industries simulated settings. Through a series of three modules, each worth In this module you will be introduced to the 15 credits, you will develop your overall English size and scope of those industries that make The World of Business language level, including your grammar and up the leisure sector within the UK, namely the This module introduces you to the key vocabulary, as well as your specific skills in reading, hospitality, events, sports and tourism industries, dimensions of business through the introduction listening, writing and speaking, which will prepare and the diverse nature and variety of those sectors. of different types of organisations; common you for further academic study. You will also gain an understanding of the value business structures; the key functions of a of these sectors to the UK economy and the range business (including marketing, finance and human Introduction to Accounting of employment opportunities that they offer. As resource management) the roles of managers The module will introduce you to accounting, and part of your studies, you will have the opportunity and other departments in the co-ordination enable an understanding of its development and to visit local leisure sector providers, giving you a of these functions, to ensure the delivery of function in the world of business. It will introduce better understanding of the diversity and size business objectives is considered. The module key concepts, terms and conventions in accounting, of the businesses involved. also examines the factors in the local and global and will enable you to record, describe and analyse business environment and how they impact on key accounting transactions from the perspectives the way businesses run. of a variety of users of financial information.
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International Year One
Prepare for direct entry to the second year of a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Gloucestershire. Focusing on developing your academic subject knowledge and undergraduate research skills, as well as improving your English language abilities, the programme covers everything you need in order to progress successfully to the University.
WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME BENEFITS ACADEMIC SUPPORT YEAR ONE? • You are a student of the University Throughout your programme you will receive • A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an from day one. advice and feedback from your teachers undergraduate degree at the University • A quality-assured, during seminars and tutorials. You will also of Gloucestershire. university-validated programme. have regular one-to-one tutorial meetings • A programme enabling you to complete a with your personal tutor where you will • A tailor-made programme designed discuss your achievements, progress and plan degree in three years, the same amount in partnership with the University of time as direct entry. for effective future study. They will be able of Gloucestershire. to answer any questions and provide • A programme designed to improve • A campus-based programme with access guidance, to ensure your academic success. your English language skills, increase to world-class university facilities. your knowledge of academic theory, Assessment will be through examinations and develop your understanding of • University-style teaching with and coursework including: written key academic subjects. high contact hours. assignments, practical exercises, group • Qualified and experienced teachers. and individual research projects, portfolios, • An opportunity to develop necessary presentations and problem-solving exercises. study and research skills to prepare • Guaranteed progression to your for undergraduate study. chosen degree, subject to meeting HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME? Depending on your English language level • A programme to help you adjust to progression requirements. the programme lasts three of four terms. the challenges of UK higher education. • Professional help and support with The Extended International Year One (four your application to university. The programme has three pathways: terms) incorporates a term of intensive • Art, Design and Media • Opportunities to study with English language, which you will be required undergraduate university students to pass before progressing to the next • Business and Management available on some pathways. stage of the programme. Examples of • Hospitality, Events and Tourism the programmes are in the chart below. SCHOLARSHIPS Generous scholarships are available, find out more at: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/ scholarships
YOUR STUDY PLAN
2017 2018 APR START JUN START SEP START JAN START JUN END AUG END
IELTS 4.5 EUS IELTS 5.0 Extended International Year One (4 term)
IELTS 4.5 EUS IELTS 5.0 Extended International Year One (4 term) SEP START undergraduate IELTS 5.5 International Year One (3 term) degree Year 2
IELTS 5.5 International Year One (3 term)
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Min-Young, South Korea
2014 2015 2016 Arrived at INTO Completed International Progressed to Accounting University of Year One and Finance at the University Gloucestershire of Gloucestershire 42 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Key facts International Year One Start dates June and September
Programme length Art, Design and Media 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours • Share lectures with Year 1 students and get 18 hours per week minimum a feel for university-style teaching while making Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English friends on your future degree programme language teaching
• Progress to a degree with a work placement, Age requirement 17 years and above* and learn from international fashion brands Academic entry requirements Satisfactory completion of A-levels, a recognised • Go on to study the UK’s only Photojournalism Foundation, first year of an overseas university degree degree with Creative Skillset accreditation programme with good grades, or equivalent. Students who choose to study the 3-term programme • 100% progression rate in 2015 must have a suitable portfolio. English language entry requirement 3 term: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
ADVERTISING 4 term: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements should apply for English Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: for University Study. Please see page 53 for Study (15 credits) Advertising Design and Art Direction (15 credits) course details. Advertising Language (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must Communication and Visual Culture 1 (15 credits) Study (30 credits) have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you Communication and Visual Culture 2 (15 credits) have any questions about this test, our experienced Creative Thinking (15 credits) team will be happy to help you. Email your questions Introduction to Advertising (15 credits) to: [email protected] See www.glos.ac.uk/adv for module descriptions. Award Successful completion of International Year One leads COMPUTER GAMES DESIGN to the initial award of Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Gloucestershire. Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: Validating body Study (15 credits) Creative Skills for Design (15 credits) University of Gloucestershire Digital Media Design and Development (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate Games Production (15 credits) Further guidance Study (30 credits) Introduction to 3D Modelling (15 credits) For further guidance please check with the INTO Introduction to Web Development (15 credits) Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
See www.glos.ac.uk/cgs for module descriptions. * All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES start date of the programme. Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: FOR DATES AND PRICES, Study (15 credits) Computers and Security (15 credits) SEE PAGE 66 Creative Skills for Design (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate Digital Media Design and Development (15 credits) Study (30 credits) Games Production (15 credits) Introduction to 3D Modelling (15 credits) Introduction to Physical Computing and Programming (15 credits) Introduction to Software Development (15 credits) Introduction to Web Development (15 credits) Information Technology and Data Presentation (15 credits) Systems Analysis And Database Design (15 credits)
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FILM STUDIES Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: Study (15 credits) British Cinema (subject to validation) (15 credits) Experimental Cinema (15 credits) English Language for Film Business: Industry Structure (15 credits) Undergraduate Study (30 credits) Film History (15 credits) Image/Music/Sound (15 credits) Investigating Genre(15 credits) Screenwriting 1 (15 credits) Understanding Film (15 credits)
See www.glos.ac.uk/fls for module descriptions. “One of my favourite modules is Creative GRAPHIC DESIGN Thinking because they Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) teach us to think in a Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: Study (15 credits) Communication and Visual Culture 1 (15 credits) different way. I really like Communication and Visual Culture 2 (15 credits) English Language for it here because they want Creative Skills (15 credits) Undergraduate Study (30 credits) Developing Creative Practice (15 credits) us to be creative. I want to Fundamentals of Visual Language (15 credits) take some of this creativity Learning Creative Thinking (15 credits) back to Hong Kong – this is See www.glos.ac.uk/grd for module descriptions for this pathway. my dream.”
MEDIA PRODUCTION Tiffany, Hong Kong Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) 2015 Arrived at INTO University of Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: Gloucestershire Study (15 credits) Animation Principles (15 credits) 2016 Completed International Year One Contemporary Debates (subject to validation) 2016 Progressed to Graphic Design at English Language for Graphics and Photography (subject to validation) (15 credits) the University of Gloucestershire Undergraduate Study (30 credits) Integrated Project (subject to validation) (15 credits) Professional Skills (subject to validation) (15 credits) Screen Production 1 (subject to validation) (15 credits) Transmedia (subject to validation) (15 credits) Web Development (subject to validation) (15 credits)
See www.glos.ac.uk/mep for module descriptions.
PHOTOGRAPHY Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: Study (15 credits) Introduction to Documentary Photography (15 credits) Introduction to Personal Practice (15 credits) English Language for Introduction to Photography (15 credits) Undergraduate Study (30 credits) Introduction to Studio and Constructed Photography (15 credits) Photography Skills (15 credits) Reading Photographs 1: History, Ideas, Meaning (15 credits) Reading Photographs 2: Criticism and Practice (15 credits)
See www.glos.ac.uk/phy for module descriptions. TEACHING METHODS Teaching on this programme is based around applying theory to practice with interactive and practical classes. You will be encouraged to think creatively with a focus on specific areas such as graphic design, creative drawing, film making, animation, photography and the study of media and creative industries. You must have a suitable portfolio and will study with university undergraduate students on courses such as illustration, graphic design and film studies. In such cases you will have access to the Media Centre, art, design and fashion studios and the Centre for Art and Photography when you progress to your degree. If you do not have a suitable portfolio, you must study the four-term programme. 44 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Key facts International Year One Start dates June, September and January
Programme length Business and 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months Management Class hours 18 hours per week minimum
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English • Progress to a business management-related degree language teaching
and follow the ‘Make it’ programme to become Age requirement a skilled business leader 17 years and above*
Academic entry requirements • Close industry links with organisations Satisfactory completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation, first year of an overseas university degree such as Hazlewoods, Superdry and CIMA programme with good grades, or equivalent.
• 90% student satisfaction in Accounting English language entry requirement and Business Management (The National 3 term: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Student Survey 2015) Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 53 for • Lectures from industry experts course details.
during your degree If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions CORE MODULES SPECIALIST MODULES to: [email protected] (45 CREDITS) (105 CREDITS) Award Academic Skills for Undergraduate Study Business Environment (15 credits) Successful completion of International Year One leads (15 credits) Business Finance (15 credits) to the initial award of Certificate of Higher Education Consumer Behaviour (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate Study (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Gloucestershire. Introduction to Business Law (15 credits) (30 credits) Introduction to Management (15 credits) Validating body Introduction to Marketing (15 credits) University of Gloucestershire Putting Business Cases (15 credits)
See page 45 for module descriptions. Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO TEACHING METHODS Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
Throughout the programme you may be invited to attend events within the Business * All students commencing programmes on a published School including visits from guest speakers, giving you the opportunity to interact September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start with students at the University and experience university-style lectures. Different dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. online teaching methods and resources are used, including a combination of live teaching and a virtual classroom. All modules have additional podcast and screencast material within our virtual learning environment, Moodle. FOR DATES AND PRICES, SEE PAGE 66 About our courses and application | 45
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for this International Year One pathway are below.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Academic Skills for Undergraduate Study Business Finance Introduction to Management Essential preparation for university life, This module provides a broad introduction This module aims to develop an understanding the Study Skills module will help you to the subjects of financial and management of the theory and practice of management in a develop the necessary skills for undergraduate- accounting. Its aim is to provide students with an variety of modern organisational contexts. The level study by providing support with group understanding of the purpose module focuses on the role of a manager in an work, presentations, research methods, note and uses of financial information in business. organisation, and key organisational functions taking in lectures, structuring assignments and Students are encouraged to evaluate financial and systems, such as how to develop, manage, understanding methods of self-evaluation. information for control purposes and for motivate and monitor teams to deliver on assessment of business performance. managerial goals and the impact that both power English Language for Undergraduate Study and culture can have within an organisation. English language is a core subject in the Consumer Behaviour International Year One programme, covering Through this module you will develop an Introduction to Marketing reading, writing, listening and speaking. understanding of customers and their consumption. This module provides an introduction to the The module ensures that students reach The module explores customer attitudes, values philosophical underpinnings and first principles the entry requirement for the second year and beliefs, why customers buy and consume of marketing and the fundamental tools to of a degree programme. brands, the meanings of these brands in their provide a superior customer value proposition. lives and the associated decision-making process. Problem-centred learning is achieved via students Business Environment Organisational buying behaviour and customer developing a basic marketing plan for a product/ This module analyses the interaction between the segmentation will also be considered. service of their choice. organisation and its stakeholders, and interprets the influence of the internal and external business Introduction to Business Law Putting Business Cases environments. The role of shareholders and This module introduces you to the English legal This module provides an opportunity for students customers will be examined through a discussion system and some aspects of business law which to critically consider issues surrounding decision- of their financial and marketing relationships. are relevant to the accounting profession. It looks making within the business context and how The module will also cover the environmental at the distinction between civil and criminal they can establish and gain support for decisions influences on the organisation by examining the law, gives an overview of the court system and through high-quality business cases. You will be legal, political, economic, social, ecological and considers various aspects of contracts including encouraged to explore and evaluate soft technological factors at a global, international, the distinction between employment and service and hard analytical tools along with considering national and industry level. contracts, factors affecting contracts and ways in relevant theory and models that inform your which contracts can be changed. decision-making. There will be an emphasis on developing and delivering business pitches.
“This has been a great adventure and I love the staff, my classes and the friends I’ve made here. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
Jessica, Brazil
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Key facts International Year One Start dates June and September
Programme length Hospitality, Events 3 terms or approximately 9 months 4 terms or approximately 12 months and Tourism Class hours 18 hours per week minimum
Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English • Share lectures with Year 1 students and get language teaching
a feel for university-style teaching while making Age requirement friends on your future degree programme 17 years and above*
Academic entry requirements • Progress to the University and work on projects Satisfactory completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation, first year of an overseas university degree with major brands and international events programme with good grades, or equivalent.
• Degree programmes accredited by Association English language entry requirement for Events Management Education (AEME) 3 term: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent 4 term: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Students who do not meet the minimum English • 85% of Events Management students in language requirements should apply for English for University Study. Please see page 53 for employment or further study within six months of course details.
graduation (Destinations of Leavers from Higher If you are applying for a Student Tier 4 visa you must have an IELTS for UKVI to apply for your visa. If you Education 2013-2014) have any questions about this test, our experienced team will be happy to help you. Email your questions to: [email protected] EVENTS MANAGEMENT Award Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Successful completion of International Year One leads Academic Skills for Undergraduate Examples of modules include: to the initial award of Certificate of Higher Education Study (15 credits) Introduction to Business and Celebratory Events (15 credits) (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Gloucestershire. Introduction to Sports and Music Events (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate Industrial Experience 1 (15 credits) Validating body Study (30 credits) Live Events Management (15 credits) University of Gloucestershire Marketing and the Experiential Consumer (15 credits) Principles of Events Management (15 credits) Further guidance Principles of Resource Management (15 credits) For further guidance please check with the INTO Skills in the Workplace (15 credits) Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
* All students commencing programmes on a published See www.glos.ac.uk/evm for module descriptions. September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published “INTO taught me many academic start date of the programme. skills, such as referencing and FOR DATES AND PRICES, giving presentations. As for SEE PAGE 66 practical skills, my work placement at the University’s catering services has been a very good experience.”
Chin Zhi Ya, Malaysia
2013 Arrived at INTO University of Gloucestershire 2014 Completed International Year One 2015 Progressed to Hotel and Resort Management at the University of Gloucestershire About our courses and application | 47
HOTEL, RESORTS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Academic Skills for Undergraduate Study (15 credits) Examples of modules include: Hotel Operations Management (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate Study (30 credits) International Cultural Contexts (15 credits) Introduction to Business and Celebratory Events (15 credits) Marketing and the Experiential Consumer (15 credits) Principles of Events Management (15 credits) Principles of Resource Management (15 credits) Residential Fieldwork (15 credits) Skills in the Workplace (15 credits)
See www.glos.ac.uk/hre for module descriptions.
HOTEL, RESORT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Core modules (45 credits) Specialist modules (105 credits) Academic Skills for Undergraduate Study (15 credits) Examples of modules include: Hotel Operations Management (15 credits) English Language for Undergraduate Study (30 credits) International Cultural Contexts (15 credits) Marketing and the Experiential Consumer (15 credits) Principles of Resource Management (15 credits) Residential Fieldwork (15 credits) Skills in the Workplace (15 credits) (15 credits) Tourism in the World (15 credits)
See www.glos.ac.uk/hrt for module descriptions. TEACHING METHODS Practical activities in class will improve your team building skills, and group presentations will be recorded for later reflection on your performance. Subject tutors will offer informal tutorials to help you understand and prepare for your assessments, as well as to give feedback. You may have the opportunity to study with university undergraduate students and attend lectures and workshops taught by university lecturers supported by INTO’s academic staff. You will also have the unique opportunity for event management and experience in a real work environment.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE PROGRESSION GRADES The table below provides detailed information about the academic and English language requirements you need to meet in order to qualify for guaranteed entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University of Gloucestershire.
DEGREE SUBJECT AWARD LENGTH OF INDUSTRIAL EAP GRADE REQUIRED FOR DEGREE PLACEMENT YEAR GRADE ENTRY TO YEAR 2 International Year One in Art, Design and Media Advertising BA (Hons) 2 years - Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) 2 or 3 years ü Digital Media and Web Technologies Film Studies 40% 40% Graphic Design BA (Hons) 2 years - Media Production Photography – Editorial and Advertising International Year One in Business and Management Accounting and Business Management Business Management 2 or 3 years ü International Business Management BA (Hons) 40% 40% International Business Studies 2 years - Marketing 2 or 3 years ü Marketing, Advertising and Branding International Year One in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Events Management 3 years ü Hotel, Resort and Events Management BA (Hons) 40% 40% 2 years - Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management 48 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Graduate Diploma
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees at the University of Gloucestershire. Focusing on developing your academic and postgraduate research skills, as well as improving your English language abilities, the programme covers everything you need in order to progress successfully to the University.
WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME BENEFITS ACADEMIC SUPPORT GRADUATE DIPLOMA? • You are a student of the University Throughout your programme you will receive The programme has one pathway in from day one. advice and feedback from your teachers Business Administration • A quality-assured, during seminars and tutorials. You will have • A guaranteed route to a postgraduate university-validated programme. regular one-to-one tutorial meetings with degree at the University of your personal tutor where you will discuss • A tailor-made programme designed Gloucestershire. your achievements, progress and plan for in partnership with the University effective future study. They will be able to • A programme designed to improve your of Gloucestershire. answer any questions and provide guidance, English language skills, increase your • University-style teaching with to ensure your academic success. knowledge of academic theory, and high contact hours. Assessment will be through examinations develop your understanding of key and coursework including: written postgraduate academic subjects. • Qualified and experienced teachers. assignments, practical exercises, group • An opportunity to develop the necessary • Guaranteed progression to your chosen and individual research projects, portfolios, study and research skills to prepare for postgraduate degree, subject to meeting presentations and problem-solving exercises. postgraduate study. progression requirements. HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME? • A programme to help you adjust to the • Professional help and support with Depending on your English language level challenges of UK higher education. your application to university. the programme lasts three of four terms. • Intensive English language tuition. The Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English (four terms) incorporates a term of intensive English language, which you will be required to pass before progressing to the next stage of the programme. Examples of the programmes are in the chart below. SCHOLARSHIPS Generous scholarships are available, find out more at: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/ scholarships
YOUR STUDY PLAN
2017 2018 APR START JUN START SEP START JAN START JUN END AUG END
IELTS 4.5*/4.0** EUS IELTS 5.0*/IELTS 4.5** Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English (4 term)
IELTS 4.5*/4.0** EUS IELTS 5.0*/IELTS 4.5** Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English (4 term) SEP START postgraduate IELTS 5.5 Graduate Diploma (3 term) degree
IELTS 5.5 Graduate Diploma (3 term)
EUS: English for University Study * 10 week, 20 hour Pre-sessional English course ** 10 week, 25 hour Pre-sessional English course About our courses and application | 49
“Studying with INTO has helped me adapt to UK learning style before I go to study at university. I’ve felt very welcome here which has made it a relaxed and fun place to learn.”
Sara, Morocco
2016 2015 Arrived at INTO Applied to INTO University of 2016 University of Gloucestershire Completed Graduate Diploma Gloucestershire 50 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Key facts Graduate Diploma Start dates Graduate Diploma September and January
Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English Business Administration June and September
Programme length Graduate Diploma • Progress to a postgraduate degree in Business 3 terms or approximately 9 months Administration and receive guest lectures from Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English 4 terms or approximately 12 months industry experts Class hours • Close industry links with national and 18 hours per week international companies such as Hazlewoods, Class sizes Maximum of 16 students per class for English Superdry and CIMA language teaching
Age requirement • ‘Make it’ programme offers real world business 21 years and above management experience Academic entry requirement An ordinary degree or equivalent, or CORE MODULES (75 CREDITS) SPECIALIST MODULES a 3 to 5 year Diploma with good grades.
(45 CREDITS) Candidates with lesser qualifications but more Academic Skills for Graduate Study (15 credits) Human Resource Management (15 credits) than 3 years’ work experience will be considered English Language for Graduate Study (45 credits) International Marketing (15 credits) on a case-by-case basis. Study Skills for Graduate Study (15 credits) Management Accounting (15 credits) English language entry requirement See page 51 for module descriptions. Graduate Diploma 3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 TEACHING METHODS in all subskills) or equivalent Throughout the programme you may be invited to attend events within the Business Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English School including visits from guest speakers, giving you the opportunity to interact with (10 week, 20 hour Pre-sessional) postgraduate students at the University and experience university-style lectures. Different 4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 online teaching methods and resources are used, including a combination of live teaching and in writing and reading) or equivalent a virtual classroom. ‘Flipped Classroom’ uses current media and discussion forums which take Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English (10 week, 25 hour Pre-sessional) place outside the classroom to further enhance your studies. 4 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for “My course has given me a lot of help University Study. See page 53 for further details. Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is to develop my critical thinking skills, able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please which is a very important aspect of see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives postgraduate study.” Award Zhang Shengzhuo, China Successful completion of Graduate Diploma leads to the award of Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (FHEQ 2014 Arrived at INTO University of Gloucestershire Level 6) from the University of Gloucestershire. 2014 Completed Graduate Diploma 2015 Graduated with MBA Business Administration Validating body from the University of Gloucestershire University of Gloucestershire
Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO Admissions Office or your education counsellor.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRESSION GRADES The table below provides detailed information about the academic and English language requirements you need to meet for entry to a relevant postgraduate programme at the University of Gloucestershire. Applications to degrees not listed here are considered on a case-by-case basis.
DEGREE SUBJECT AWARD LENGTH OF EAP GRADE GRADE REQUIRED DEGREE FOR ENTRY TO POSTGRADUATE DEGREE Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Business Administration MBA Finance* 1 year 50% 50% Human Resource Management MSc Marketing
*To undertake this programme you must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other analytyical subject.
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Detailed descriptions of the core and specialist modules for the Graduate Diploma pathway are below.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Academic Skills for Graduate Study Study Skills for Graduate Study International Marketing Through studying this module you will develop the In this module you will be supported in developing This module aims to build your knowledge academic skills needed for studying your chosen the study skills necessary for studying at graduate of marketing strategies and will enable you to subject at graduate level and will be prepared for level, and you will be prepared for the demands apply strategic decision making to dynamic and postgraduate study. Particular attention will be of future pathway modules prior to postgraduate complex international marketing environments. paid to developing critical thinking skills, advanced study. Topics covered include: learning styles It will enable you to analyse and evaluate research skills, presenting complex arguments, and self-appraisal; improving own learning and international markets and the marketing planning and writing extended essays with performance; advanced digital literacy; application opportunities and risks they present. The module appropriate academic and professional referencing of numeracy skills; advanced reading and will develop your ability to make decisions on how to the subject. comprehension skills; originality and dependence; to select and enter international markets and how analysing, critiquing and synthesising argument; to plan adapted or standardised international English Language for Graduate Study and qualitative and quantitative research methods. marketing strategies. These modules are designed to improve your overall English language level, develop your grammar and Human Resource Management Management Accounting academic vocabulary, and develop your specific skills This module tackles strategic people management This module will focus on management in reading, listening, writing and speaking to prepare issues raised by the emergence of the global accounting, including the role of strategic you for academic study at postgraduate level. operating context that most, if not all, businesses management accounting in business. It will The ability to write extended pieces of text at face today. In the module you will debate the consider the importance of financial information this level is an important focus and you will have nature and practicality of human resource to managers in decision making and the role guidance and practise in all aspects of academic management at a strategic level. You will examine of financial planning and control techniques in writing, including critical reading, research, synthesis international and comparative human resource that process. You will also develop your ability of sources, text-level organisation and academic management topics. The module concludes with a to: format accounts; apply financial techniques; written style and conventions. You will also develop critique of the systems available to manage human analyse financial information and evaluate your speaking and listening skills to enable you resources and knowledge strategically, and the financial statements for strategic business to contribute effectively to discussions and group sustainability of such strategies. purposes; and measure and manage performance. presentations with a level of fluency and accuracy.
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Key facts Pre-sessional Start dates June and September
(Pre-Master’s English and Programme length 12 weeks
Class hours Academic Study Skills) 20 hours per week
Class sizes • Improve upon your English language skills Maximum of 16 students per class Age requirement • Develop the necessary study and research 21 years and above skills for study at postgraduate level Academic entry requirement 4 year undergraduate degree • Become accustomed to living and studying A UK Honours degree, Third Class or above.
in the UK in advance of your postgraduate degree English language requirement IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills) or equivalent WHAT IS THE PRE-MASTER’S? WHO SHOULD APPLY? If you do not meet the minimum English language The Pre-Master’s is designed to act as a This programme is for you if: requirements you should apply for one of the English bridge between your existing qualifications • You have a relevant undergraduate courses. See page 53 for details. and a postgraduate programme. This three- degree, but did not meet the academic Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is month course prepares you for a variety of requirements for postgraduate study. able to accept other English language qualifications. business-related postgraduate and MBA For more information on accepted qualifications please • You want to improve your Academic and see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives programmes, while developing the English Business English and research and study language and study skills required for skills before postgraduate study. Validating body postgraduate study. University of Gloucestershire • You feel you would benefit from a longer WHAT WILL I STUDY? settling-in period in the UK. Further guidance For further guidance please check with the INTO English for Academic Purposes Admissions Office or your education counsellor. Develop your reading, writing, speaking ACADEMIC SUPPORT and listening skills. You will also develop Throughout your programme you will receive FOR DATES AND PRICES, your knowledge and use of grammar and advice and feedback from your teachers SEE PAGE 66 vocabulary to enable you to meet the during seminars and tutorials. You will have requirements for postgraduate study. regular one-to-one meetings with your personal tutor where you will discuss your Research and Academic Study progress and plan for effective future study. Skills for Postgraduate Study You will develop your research methods and ASSESSMENT study skills as well as techniques in sourcing You will be assessed to determine whether information and referencing. You will also you have met the University’s English develop your language to enable you to requirements before progressing to your participate in seminars. degree programmes. Methods of assessment include: English for Business • written texts At the same time as developing your English • extended essays language skills you will also learn subject vocabulary through the use of texts and • listening tests resources in areas such as human resource • presentations management, finance and planning, • academic portfolio marketing, business organisations and cultures, and managing change. COURSE OUTCOMES Assuming you have met the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme the course offers assured progression to a variety of business-related postgraduate and MBA programmes. About our courses and application | 53
Improving your English
We understand that for many international students, English is not their first language, and you may be worried about how you will cope with studying in a different language. To help you to continue to improve your language skills, we offer a range of courses and support services – some of which you can access even before you arrive in the UK.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ONCE YOU ARE HERE INTO Get Ready for English Online support Monitoring your progress If your offer is conditional on meeting the Taking part in GOLD, our free online tutoring To help monitor your progress and ensure minimum English language requirements, module, may be recommended to continue you stay on track, you will be assessed both you will automatically be invited to enrol on to help you to improve your English. You can on arrival and throughout your studies. our INTO Get Ready for English course. study up to seven hours per week, with two Working in partnership with Cambridge It is a free, tutored online course that helps you ‘live’ classes each week. Studying online English Language Assessment, part of the practise and improve your English in preparation gives you the flexibility to choose when University of Cambridge, we have produced for studying abroad. You can take part in you want to study, and if you need any a standardised assessment for students. the whole course or choose from particular help, you can contact your online tutor. Cambridge is recognised as the world activities that will be of most benefit. leaders in the field of language assessment, • Get expert, personalised feedback providing you with an internationally from our UK-based tutors. recognised qualification. • Gain a better understanding of your current level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. • Study flexibly in your own time.
To find out more, visit: www.intostudy.com/get-ready-for-english
English for University Study Key facts Start dates Our enhanced English for University Study (EUS) course September, January, April and June provides intensive preparation for students intending to join Course length a pre-university academic programme or university degree, 1-4 terms and is perfect for students who intend to make more rapid Class hours progress in their language and academic skills. 20 hours of taught lessons plus an additional 10 learning hours
WHAT IS ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY? Age requirement You will focus on increasing your ability in Teaching includes both face-to-face and 16 years and above core reading, writing, speaking and listening online learning. You will be taught by English language entry requirement skills, as well as developing your vocabulary. qualified English language professionals, and From IELTS 3.0 (with a minimum of 3.0 in writing) Through practicing what you have learned throughout the course you will undertake or equivalent in class, you will become more fluent and regular practice tests. Ensuring you develop Undergraduate students confident in using English. the skills and confidence required to excel Students intending to progress to an INTO academic in end of term examination. programme and aiming to increase their IELTS score by one full point in a term should enter the course with a score of between IELTS 4.0 and 5.5, depending on the entry requirement for their academic programme.
Postgraduate students Students intending to progress to the Graduate Diploma FOR DATES AND PRICES, or university degree with a requirement of IELTS 6.0 or SEE PAGE 66 6.5, who enter the course with a score of IELTS 5.5, will typically improve by half an IELTS point per term. 54 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Pre-sessional English Key facts Start dates The Pre-sessional English course provides short and September and June intensive preparation in academic English for students Programme length 10 weeks who are already academically qualified and are due to Class hours start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the 20 hours per week** University of Gloucestershire in September 2017. Class size A maximum of 16 students per class WHAT IS THE PRE-SESSIONAL WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY BEEN ENGLISH COURSE? ACCEPTED BY THE UNIVERSITY Age requirement • A programme designed to improve your OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE? 17 years and above English language skills to the level While IELTS exams provide a good indication Academic entry requirement required by your chosen degree. of your general English level, they do not You must hold an offer of a place on a degree • Teaching and assessments tailored to include assessment of specific academic, programme at the University of Gloucestershire the requirements of university study. degree-level study skills. The four-week Pre-sessional English course will develop English language requirement • Learn with students studying the same, Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised these skills, giving you confidence in or similar subjects at university. English language test will be accepted as proof of reading, writing, speaking and listening English language proficiency. • Focus on content-specific vocabulary, at university level. Please ensure you consult the University of grammar, style and structure. Gloucestershire for details of the English language ASSESSMENT • Attend lectures from specialists on topics level required for direct entry to your chosen degree. You will be assessed to determine whether relevant to your future studies. 20 hours’ tuition per week you have met the University’s English Undergraduate degree: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent • Practise speaking English on specific requirements before progressing to your Postgraduate degree: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent topics related to your degree programme. degree programme. Methods of 25 hours’ tuition per week • Adapt to living and studying in the UK assessment include: Undergraduate degree: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Postgraduate degree: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent prior to beginning your degree studies. • written texts • extended essays Further guidance WHO SHOULD APPLY? For further information please check with the INTO This course is suitable for you if you hold an • listening tests Admissions Office or your education counsellor. offer from the University of Gloucestershire, • presentations ** Please note lessons are two hours including and need to improve your English language an allowance for class changeover. Lessons • portfolio work comprise taught classes, tutorials and lectures. level before starting a degree programme in September. Your course length will Acceptance onto a course is at the depend on your current language level discretion of the University of FOR DATES AND PRICES, and degree requirements. Gloucestershire. SEE PAGE 66 About our courses and application | 55
General English Key facts Start dates Providing you with the English you need for work, Every week excluding the last two weeks of the term. socialising and travel, our General English course is Course length General English Intensive: 2-23 weeks designed to help you communicate more confidently General English Year Abroad: 24-48 weeks. in everyday situations. Courses are flexible, offering a Extra weeks can be added (in multiples of two weeks) at the same weekly equivalent price. choice of start dates and course length – you choose Class sizes what suits you best. Maximum of 16 students per class
Age requirement 16 years and above WHAT GENERAL ENGLISH WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT COURSES CAN I STUDY? THE COURSE? English language entry requirement Our General English courses are designed • A range of flexible English language Beginner – advanced to help you make real progress. They are courses accredited by the British Council. Further guidance intensive, comprising 20 hours per week • Classrooms equipped with the latest For further guidance please check with the INTO with your teachers, plus additional individual technology to enhance your learning. Admissions Office or your education counsellor. study with the support of your teachers. • Regular assessments including progress Your progress is monitored in class and FOR DATES AND PRICES, tests which check grammar, vocabulary, through regular personal tutorials with SEE PAGE 66 listening and reading skills, speaking your teachers. tasks and weekly writing tasks. General English courses available include: • Regular one-to-one tutorials to discuss • General English Intensive your studies, progress, and plan to • General English Year Abroad improve your English further. • tailor-made courses for groups • The courses are based around “can do” statements which link to the Cambridge General English Intensive and IELTS examinations and which tell Our standard General English course offers you what we expect you to be able to flexible short and medium-term options, do by the end of a level. covering core skills as well as special topics. • Experienced and fully qualified teachers. The INTO University of Gloucestershire General English Year Abroad • Immerse yourself in a new culture with Centre is also an authorised Cambridge Committing to a long-term course is the best planned activities and excursions. English Language assessment centre. way to make real progress, develop your English skills and prepare for examinations COURSE OUTCOMES such as Cambridge PET, First (FCE) and IELTS. • Develop your abilities in the four core Our General English Year Abroad course skills of listening, speaking, reading and offers you the same flexible choice of start writing, as well as in the key areas of dates but at an even more attractive price. vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Tailor-made courses for groups • Improve your fluency and confidence. As a well-established English teaching • Develop an understanding of local culture centre with a broad range of experience in through optional visits and activities. course design and delivery, we continue to • Improve your career prospects by offer group courses either based around our gaining the abilities needed for modern established course range or designed to your international communication. group’s specific requirements.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? For further information on our range of English courses, please visit: www.intostudy.com/english where you can also see our dedicated English courses brochure. How to apply
An easy application process to follow from anywhere in the world.
APPLICATION SUPPORT
Whether you decide to complete your application with the support of an education counsellor in your home country or apply directly online, we HOW will support you every step of the way. DO I Our multilingual customer relations advisers are available to answer your APPLY? questions. They can speak a range of languages including: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Persian, Spanish and French. DIRECT ADMISSIONS
To apply for direct entry to a degree programme offered by the University of Gloucestershire, please request the relevant application form from your education counsellor.
LOCAL EDUCATION COUNSELLOR APPLY ONLINE www.intostudy.com/ To make the process easier, you can apply through a local gloucestershire/apply education counsellor. They will help you complete your application and send it with supporting documentation to our Admissions Office.
CHECKLIST Completed application form, signed by the student or the parent/legal guardian. Copy(ies) of available relevant academic certificate(s) in English. WHAT Copy(ies) of available English language certificate(s) in English. DOCUMENTS Full details of previous study in the UK. DO I NEED? Copy of your passport if available. CV (for Graduate Diploma applicants only).
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Once we have received the tuition fee and accommodation deposit WHAT (detailed in the offer letter) and all the conditions have been met, HAPPENS we will send you the required documents which will be needed in NEXT? order to apply for a visa.
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Education counsellor's stamp
Please complete all relevant sections of the application form in full.
You should return your application pack to your local education counsellor or directly to the INTO Admissions Office at least one month before your intended start date. Please send to: INTO University of Gloucestershire Admissions, One Gloucester Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AA, UK Counsellor’s name: T: +44 1273 876040 | Education counsellors: [email protected] | All other enquiries: [email protected] Counsellor’s email: You can also apply online at www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/apply
Section 1 Student details (You must complete this section accurately otherwise your visa application may be affected)
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Do you have dual nationality status? Yes No
Family name If yes, please provide full details
Other names Permanent country of residence
Gender M F Date of birth / / (dd/mm/yy) Current age Student’s home address (you must complete this accurately as it may affect your visa application)
What type of visa do you intend to apply for?
Student Tier 4 visa Short-term study visa No visa City
Name as written on passport Postcode Country
Passport number Student’s telephone numbers in country of residence (including international code)
Nationality / citizenship Tel Mobile telephone
Do you have or are you applying for permanent residence in the UK? Yes No Student’s email address
Are you a US citizen or a US permanent resident? Yes No
Section 2 Parent/Spouse/Family member and Sponsor details
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Postcode Country
Family name Telephone (including international code)
Other names Email address
Relationship to student How do you intend to fund your studies?
Contact address Self Family Employer* Sponsor*
City *Name of employer/sponsor:
Section 3 Degree level and pre-university course selection
Degree level university programmes Pre-university academic programmes Integrated Programmes International Foundation programme
Undergraduate degree programme(s) with foundation year Art, Design and Media Business, Hospitality and Tourism
Bachelor of Law with Foundation Please specify start date
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Jun 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (3 term) Jan 2018 (3 term) BA (Hons) Advertising with Foundation Accelerated International Foundation programme BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Business, Hospitality and Tourism BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Please specify start date: BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design with Foundation Jan 2018 (2 term) BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation International Year One programme BA (Hons) Hotel Resort and Events Management with Foundation Art, Design and Media Hospitality, Events and Tourism BA (Hons) Illustration with Foundation Business and Management BA (Hons) Interior Design with Foundation Please specify start date: BA (Hons) International Business Management with Foundation BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture with Foundation Jun 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (4 term)* Sep 2017 (3 term) Jan 2018 (3 term)* BA (Hons) Marketing Advertising and Branding with Foundation *These are only available for International Year One in Business and Management
BA (Hons) Media Production with Foundation Graduate Diploma programme BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Business Administration BA (Hons) Product Design with Foundation Please specify start date BA (Hons) Sports Management with Foundation Sep 2017 (3 term) Jan 2018 (3 term) Please specify start date * Business Administration pathway only
Jun 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (3 term) Jan 2018 (3 term) Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English programme
Top-up degree Business Administration Please specify start date BA (Hons) International Business Jun 2017 (4 term, intensive) Jun 2017 (4 term, standard) Please specify start date Sep 2017 (4 term, intensive) Sep 2017 (4 term, standard)
Jun 2017 (4 term) Sep 2017 (3 term) Pre-sessional Pre-Master’s English and Academic Study programme Sep 2017 Jun 2018
Proposed undergraduate or postgraduate programme (must be completed for visa purposes)
Please provide the name of the degree programme you intend to study at University: ✁
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Section 3 Degree level and pre-university course selection
English language courses English for University Study Pre-sessional English
Sep 2017 Jan 2018 Jun 2017 (10 weeks, 20 hours per week) Jun 2017 (10 weeks, 25 hours per week) Apr 2018 Jun 2018 Sep 2017 (10 weeks, 20 hours per week) Sep 2017 (10 weeks, 25 hours per week) General English Start date / / End date / / (dd/mm/yy) Applicants for General English courses should download the application form from: Please specify number of terms of English (1 term minimum) www.intostudy.com/english
Section 4 Student’s education history Please give full details of your current or most recent school, college or university. For visa purposes we Language of instruction must have a full history of your academic background. Please ensure any gaps in your education are fully explained either on the application form or enclosed with your supporting documentation. All official Institution city/town institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results must be submitted in English. Postcode Country See page 56 for details of documentation you must submit as part of your application. Email address I confirm that I have included full details of all of my academic studies and do not have any plans to study further prior to enrolling on my programme with INTO. I understand that Have you ever studied in the UK? Yes No failure to provide full information on my academic studies may result in a visa refusal and/or If yes, please provide full details of study durations. Please also include a copy of your previous dismissal from the Centre. visa (must be completed for visa purposes). Institution name From / / to / / (dd/mm/yy) Dates of study / / to / / (dd/mm/yy) Have you ever been refused a visa for the UK? Yes No Date you received (or will receive) your certificate / / (dd/mm/yy) Have you ever been refused a visa application to any country? Yes No Highest educational qualification name If yes, please provide full details
Section 5 Current English language proficiency Please tick and enter details of your most recent English language test. Have you arranged to take any other English language Note: students will be assessed upon arrival and study plans WILL be altered if there is any discrepancy. Please test(s) before starting your INTO course? Yes No provide a copy of your certificate. Name of exam IELTS for UKVI Trinity College London Other (please specify) Date due to be taken / / (dd/mm/yy)
Section 6 Welfare
Do you have any conditions, medical or otherwise, Travel and medical insurance that may impact your time in the UK? Yes No The full cost of Uniplan Insurance will be added to the invoice unless proof of alternative adequate Completion and signing of this form gives INTO permission to administer first aid by trained staff first aiders if required. cover is included with the application.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes No Do you require Uniplan insurance to be provided? Yes No Uniplan Insurance cover commences one week before your programme start date and finishes one week Have you been convicted of a relevant criminal offence? Yes No after your programme end date. If you require a longer period of cover please complete the start and end If you have answered yes to any of the above, please provide full details with your application dates below: on a separate sheet. Start date / / (dd/mm/yy) End date / / (dd/mm/yy) ✁
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Section 7 Accommodation options Please indicate the building and room type you would prefer by ticking 3 boxes below to indicate your Do you require accommodation? Yes No 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of accommodation. For details on accommodation options see page h of this Do you require homestay during the holiday periods? Yes No brochure. Please note that INTO aims to provide the highest preference requested but, if this is not available, INTO reserves Do you envisage that you will have any specific requirements in student the right to provide or suggest alternative accommodation. accommodation as a result of a disability/medical condition? Yes No 1st preference: 2nd preference: 3rd preference:
Dietary requirements Park Villas (en suite) Please give details of special dietary requirements e.g. halal, vegetarian, no pork, any food allergies. Challinor House (shared)
Eildon
Regency
Homestay
Section 8 Airport pickup Flight details including arrival date and flight number should be emailed to Do you require an airport pickup? [email protected] as soon as possible. All under 18 students must either book an INTO airport pickup or provide evidence of alternative arrangements. London Gatwick Airport (£170) London Heathrow Airport (£150) Birmingham International Airport (£105) Bristol International Airport (£105)
Section 9 Declaration
I declare that the information I have supplied on and with this form is complete and correct All applications submitted will be processed by INTO University Partnerships. By submitting this application, you explicitly agree to the collection, processing and transfer of your personal data (including sensitive I have read and understood and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions available at: personal data) to certain third parties outside of the European Economic Area as set out in the INTO Privacy www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/Key/student-terms-and-conditions-for-integrated-programmes.pdf Policy available at: www.intostudy.com/en-gb/legal-and-privacy-policy (Integrated Programme and Pre-sessional (Pre-Master’s English and Academic Study Skills)) or
I have read and understood and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions available at: Signed Date / / (dd/mm/yy) www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/terms (all other pre-university courses) (Parent/guardian) For students under 18 I agree to abide by the Cancellation and Refund Policy Or I agree to pay all tuition and accommodation and sundry expense fees as they become due I understand that the giving of false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellation of my enrolment Signed Date / / (dd/mm/yy) (Student) I agree that copies of my academic progress and performance reports can be supplied to parents, sponsors or education counsellors without further notification Yes No I agree that my records and achievements may be used for promotional purposes, without further notification Yes No
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Important official visa rejection letter to INTO – further details of We will refund your premium less: Separate terms and conditions apply for the University of which are set out in section 9 below) or meet conditions i. a charge for the period you have been insured, unless Gloucestershire’s Integrated Programmes and Pre-sessional of offer (details of which are set out in section 10 below). you have travelled, or a claim or an incident likely to (Pre-Master’s English and Academic Study Skills). You can Any variation to standard payment terms will only be give rise to a claim has occurred, in which case no download the University’s Terms and Conditions at: made by prior agreement in writing by the Centre Director refund will be due; and www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/key/ of the INTO Centre. ii. a £25 administration charge. terms-and-conditions-for-integrated-programmes.pdf f. The prices stated in this brochure are valid for confirmed 7. Leaving a Course early 1. Application of the Terms and Conditions bookings (with payment) received by INTO on or after 01 January 2017. Tuition fees change on 01 September a. If a Student wishes to withdraw from their Course, they a. These terms together with those terms contained in each year. Accommodation fees change on the must notify the INTO Centre in writing as described the offer letter (together the “Terms and Conditions”) Saturday before the start date of the new academic above in the section ‘Cancellation charges’. Withdrawal set out the contractual terms which apply between year. However, any increased fees are published in from the Course by the Student will incur cancellation INTO Gloucestershire LLP (“INTO Centre”) and students January so as to ensure that Students have adequate charges set out in clause 6 being payable by the Student. (“Students”) in relation to the English language courses notice of any proposed increases prior to September. The balance of any monies owed to the Student will be and/or academic programmes and any other INTO Please contact INTO for further details or visit refunded after deducting the Cancellation charges. courses (the “Course”). the website. 8. Contracts made by distance communication b. As such, Students should ensure they read the Terms and a. If INTO has made its offer for a place on the Course Conditions very carefully before signing and submitting 4. Overdue fees and the offer has been accepted by the Student solely their application for admission to the INTO Centre. a. Interest will be charged on any outstanding fees at the by means of distance communication (i.e. if up to the c. For the purposes of the Terms and Conditions, any rate of 2.5% above the base rate of Barclays Bank per month or part thereof from the due date (either six weeks point when the contract is concluded there has been no reference to INTO includes the following entities i.e. face-to-face contact between the Student and INTO or INTO University Partnerships, IUP 2 LLP, INTO Centre. prior to course commencement or date of receipt of visa) until payment. INTO’s representative) then the contract between us is a 2. Application to the Course and Confirmation “Distance Contract”. b. INTO reserves the right to withhold any academic of Acceptance certificates, if fees in respect of tuition are still owed by b. Students are entitled to cancel a Distance Contract at any a. To apply for a place on a Course, Students should the Student at the end of their Course. time up to the earlier of: complete their application and submit it to the INTO c. Fees remain payable if a ‘notice of withdrawal’ has i. 14 days from the date when the Distance Contract is Admissions Office. not been given in accordance with these Terms concluded; or b. INTO may accept or reject applications in its absolute and Conditions. ii. the date on which the Student starts the Course. discretion. If INTO accepts the application, INTO will issue c. In order to cancel the Distance Contract, the Student a written offer of a place on a Course to the Student 5. Changes to Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (“CAS”) must inform INTO in writing at the INTO Admissions (including any conditions to be met by the Student upon Office, One Gloucester Place, Brighton, East Sussex, a. INTO will issue a CAS, no more than six months before the which the offer of a place is based) (the “Offer Letter”) BN1 4AA within the time periods set out in paragraph Student’s first Course start date provided that: together with an acceptance form for the Student to (b) above. The Student is requested to use the model confirm their acceptance of the offer of the place. i. the Student’s offer is unconditional; and cancellation form when notifying INTO. For more c. In order to accept the offer, the Student must: ii. the Student has paid their deposit or full fees as set out information and to download the form visit: i. satisfy all of the conditions, if stipulated as part of the in the Offer Letter. www.intostudy.com/en-gb/terms/cancellation-policy Offer Letter; b. Before issuing the CAS, INTO will confirm with the d. If any payment has been made by the Student to INTO ii. complete and return to INTO the acceptance form Student that the details to be included in the CAS are under these Terms and Conditions prior to the date of confirming acceptance of the offer of the place correct. Once the student has confirmed that the cancellation then a full refund will be provided by INTO indicated in the Offer Letter; details are correct, INTO will submit the details to the using the same payment type as soon as possible but, iii. pay a deposit as set out in the Offer Letter which will Home Office. in any event, within 30 days of receipt of the Student’s be used towards the tuition fees due for the Course. c. If the Student requests any changes to the information notification of cancellation. The amount of the deposit required will be shown in the on the CAS (other than an update to the ‘Fees paid to 9. Cancellation or deferral because of Visa refusal/ Offer Letter; and date’ information after making further payments) after Visa delays INTO has submitted the details to the Home Office and a iv. pay the Uniplan Insurance premium (details of which a. Students are advised that they are responsible for new CAS is required, the Student will be charged for each are set out in this brochure) and submit the completed reviewing the current UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) request at the then prevailing rate. At the time of going Uniplan form to INTO or provide proof of an acceptable visa requirements and ensuring that all relevant to print the cost is £21 but is subject to review by the alternative insurance cover. documentation submitted complies with the Home Office. d. After completion of the actions listed in paragraph 2c requirements stipulated by UKVI. INTO will offer advice above, the contract between the Student and INTO is 6. Cancellation charges regarding queries raised by Students in relation to formed. However, if the offer is ‘conditional’, the contract a. Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8 below, if the Student UKVI requirements. However, the sole responsibility of shall not come into force unless and until the Student wishes to cancel their place on the Course prior to the submitting UKVI compliant documentation rests with meets the conditions of the Offer Letter and completes Course commencing, then, unless such cancellation the Student. the actions listed in paragraph 2c above. is due to visa refusals, and/or academic and/or English b. Students are entitled (provided such refusal / delay is not 3. Course fees and payment Language conditions on the Student’s Offer Letter not the result of any fraudulent activity) to cancel or defer a being met, the following charges apply: a. A breakdown of the total fees payable in respect of the Course due to refusal or non-receipt of a necessary visa Course is set out in the pro forma invoice included in Academic programmes, English for University providing that the Student informs the INTO Admissions the Offer Letter. The balance of the invoice including Study, and Pre-sessional English Courses Office in writing and sends evidence to INTO of the visa tuition fees payable for the Course, enrolment fee and Tuition fee cancellation charges: refusal or that the Student advises INTO that they have not yet received the relevant visa from the Embassy as any insurance fees (if applicable) payable must be paid Four weeks or more before commencement: cancellation to INTO at least six weeks prior to the start date of the fee of £500 early as possible and in any event no later than two weeks after the Student’s proposed Course start date (or one Course (which is stated in the Offer Letter). Details of Less than four weeks before commencement: week for English for University Study and Pre-sessional indicative course dates are included in this brochure. Once cancellation fee of £1000 English courses). all fees have been paid in full, the fees are fixed for the Cancellation after course commencement: cancellation duration of your course. fee of one term’s full fees (excluding Pre-sessional, where c. Cancellation charges (except for Uniplan Insurance b. Students are advised that there be may be other full fees apply) cancellation fees which will apply as outlined above in paragraph 6d) will not be incurred in the circumstances incidental costs associated with the relevant Course Accommodation fee cancellation charges: which are payable by the Students. An example of an described in paragraph (a) above provided that the Four weeks or more before commencement: cancellation Student complies with the notice requirements set out incidental cost is the cost of travel where Students fee of £500 may have to travel from the INTO Centre to another and any deposit and/or tuition fees already paid will be Less than four weeks before commencement: refunded accordingly. Failure to provide the relevant destination such as a laboratory as part of their Course. cancellation fee of £1000 information in the timescales set out in paragraph (a) will Incidental costs will vary depending on the Course Cancellation after commencement: cancellation fee will enrolled for by the Student and are not included as part of result in normal cancellation charges applying as set out be the entire balance of the accommodation fee owed by in paragraph 6. the pro forma invoice. the Student d. If the visa refusal states that the visa has been refused c. All fees set out in the invoice must be paid in full in pounds b. Cancellations must be made in writing to the INTO due to any type of fraudulent activity by (or with sterling by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer, credit Admissions Office, One Gloucester Place, Brighton, BN1 the approval of) the Student then, notwithstanding card or debit card. 4AA. Cancellations will become valid on the day the paragraph 9c, the Student shall be liable for full deposit d. If bank, credit or debit card charges are incurred by written notice is received by INTO. which will become non-refundable and the total of all INTO on such payments, where these charges have c. Cancellation charges will be deducted from the deposit claims, damages, losses (including consequential and been incurred through no fault of INTO, these will be and/or tuition fees paid by the Student or, if no deposit indirect losses) and expenses incurred as a result of re-invoiced to the Student’s account so that INTO and/or tuition fees have been paid by the Student, INTO such fraud and the need to comply with any associated receives the payment in full. will invoice the Student for the cancellation charges. internal or external investigation. e. All deposits (payable for tuition, accommodation and Payment shall be due within 30 days of the date of insurance) required to be paid are non-refundable unless such invoice. Cancellation of a Course results in the the Student is unable to meet visa entry requirements cancellation of any Uniplan Insurance policy. (in which case the Student will be required to provide an 62 | INTO University of Gloucestershire 2017–2018
10. Cancellation because conditions e. Students who do not meet the attainment criteria example, cancellation of, or delays to, flights or other of offer are not met for progression from an English language programme, transport). In exceptional cases, the INTO Centre will a. If INTO’s offer to the Student is conditional upon the or who are identified at being at serious risk of not allow Students to arrive up to two weeks after the Student meeting the requirements set out in the Offer meeting the attainment criteria for progression from an published start date for academic Courses and up to one Letter. INTO reserves the right to withdraw its offer to English language programme, to their intended Course week late on English language Courses. Unavoidable the Student if the requirements of the Offer Letter are of study (including Extended courses) will be offered late arrivals must be approved in advance by the Head not met. advice on alternative study plans which may include of Admissions of INTO as soon as the Student becomes aware that he or she will not arrive in time for the b. If a Student does not meet the requirements set out in further study on the English language Course. In some scheduled start date. the Offer Letter (Academic or English language), provided cases, an alternative study plan may involve additional that the Student informs INTO in writing and sends time and expenditure with regard to tuition and c. Students on Pre-sessional courses MAY NOT arrive late. evidence that the requirements have not been met as accommodation fees. d. If, due to late arrival, a new CAS has to be issued, there will early as possible but at least four weeks before the 13. English language admissions criteria be a charge for the issuing of the new CAS (as set out in Course start date, no cancellation charges will be payable a. Offers are made to Students for both English language paragraph 5c above). by the Student to INTO. This information must arrive at and academic Courses on the basis of the certification e. No discount or refund of fees will be given for late arrivals. the INTO Admissions Office in the UK no later than four provided by the Students that they meet the admissions 18. Accommodation weeks before the Course start date or the day after the criteria. If, however, the results from the tests and a. At the time of application to the Course, Students are Student’s exam results are published (if this falls after assessment procedures on arrival provide clear evidence invited to select their preferred accommodation. INTO the four week cut off point). If INTO receives the relevant that a Student’s actual level of proficiency in the relevant aims to provide the accommodation as requested but, if information (including evidence of the date of publication discipline is lower than claimed and lower than that this is not available, INTO reserves the right to provide an of the results if this falls after the four week cut off point) required for their designated Course or for visa entry alternative type of accommodation. This will be charged within the timelines outlined above, any deposits/fees purposes, then the Student will be formally advised of the at the published rate for such accommodation as set out already paid (minus the Uniplan Insurance cancellation results and of their options. on the fees page within this brochure. fees as outlined above in paragraph 6d) will be refunded b. Where 13a applies: by INTO to the Student. Failure to do this will result in b. Accommodation is allocated as per the instructions on i. if the English Language level is below the level for visa normal cancellation charges applying (as set out in clause the application form and upon receipt of the signed copy entry purposes then the Student will have to return 6 above). of the student’s acceptance form and payment of the home; or where 13bi does not apply; appropriate accommodation deposit (as evidenced by the 11. Deferrals ii. an alternative study plan which may involve additional Student’s invoice). Under 18s are required to stay in INTO a. A Student may defer the start of a Course if the Student time and expenditure with regard to tuition and further accommodation or with DBS checked homestay hosts has been prevented by external events from starting accommodation fees may be required. This will be unless full details have been provided of alternative living the Course, up to a maximum of two occasions. An determined at the discretion of INTO. arrangements with a named adult over the age of 21. external event includes (without limitation) serious 14. Behaviour, welfare and attendance c. Students will be sent a copy of the accommodation terms illness or injury of the Student or of a close member of the and conditions with their offer letter and are required to Student’s family. a. By signing the application form, the Student consents to INTO requesting and receiving any relevant information agree to them when returning the acceptance form. b. Students must ensure that any request to defer is from any University school, service or centre concerning d. The accommodation deposit is described in the Offer accompanied by a full explanation of the reasons for the the Student’s behaviour, welfare and attendance, and to Letter. Accommodation is guaranteed once the deposit request, is presented in writing and normally reaches allow the efficient operation of the Centre. has been paid, the student has returned a ticked and the INTO Admissions Office in the UK at least six weeks signed Acceptance Form, and the Student has received before the Course start date. If INTO receives the request b. If the Student has welfare and/or pastoral problems or confirmation that the type of room they have requested after this date, normal cancellation charges may apply concerns, the Student should in the first instance refer is available. (see the ‘Cancellation charges’ section above). The to the INTO Student Handbook or contact the Head of e. INTO accommodation is only available to Students who request should also include details of the Student’s Student Services or the Student Services team. are registered on fulltime INTO Courses. preferred new start date for the Course. c. By signing the application form the Student agrees to f. Accommodation is not available to family members of c. All deferrals are subject to the availability of the adhere to the INTO Centre Code of Conduct (published Students (unless they are also registered on full-time requested chosen new Course start date at the time in the INTO Student Handbook) and all other University Courses at INTO). INTO receives the Student’s request to defer. regulations, where applicable. Serious breaches of INTO and/or University regulations, where applicable, may g. If a Student is eligible to resit an examination (“a resit”) d. Any deferral requests in excess of the two occasions result in expulsion from INTO and the University with no the date of such resit may be outside the term dates referred to above will be considered by the INTO refund of fees. of the programme. If that is the case any decision to Admissions Office on a case-by-case basis and indeed resit that examination shall also constitute an acceptance of a deferral request will be at the INTO 15. Class times and sizes undertaking by the Student to meet the relevant charges Admissions Office’s sole discretion. a. For all Courses, classes will normally be held Monday to for extending accommodation to cover this period should e. On the basis that a new CAS will need to be issued if Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 19:00 However, they (or their parents and/or guardian if the student is a request to defer is successful, the Student will be there may be instances where classes could be held under 18) wish so to extend. charged the fee in respect of the new CAS (as described outside of these time due to unforeseen circumstances in h. INTO advises Students to insure their personal in paragraph 6c above). which event INTO will provide Students with reasonable belongings. INTO shall have no liability for any loss, theft f. Student accommodation will need to be re-booked and is and adequate notice of any changes to classes. and/or damage to Students’ personal belongings. INTO subject to availability. b. Lessons will take place in the form of classes, seminars, can provide details of insurance policies on request. g. If the reason for deferral is due to visa refusal, the workshops and lectures. Academic subject class sizes i. Where a Course spans a holiday period accommodation provisions set out under section 9 above shall apply. will vary depending on the learning format (e.g. lecture, seminar, lab practicals, off site field trips). fees will still be charged for those periods. 12. Academic criteria and attendance c. Although, examinations will normally be held during j. All Students will be required to pay a damage and sundry a. Students are accepted onto the Course on the strict class hours as detailed in 15a, there may be instances expenses deposit of £500 which will be invoiced at understanding that progression through the Course and where examinations may be required to take place in the time of booking their course and shall be payable successful completion of the Course are conditional upon the evening, on weekends and public holidays, and at at least six weeks prior to the start date of the Course. satisfactory attendance and successful attainment of venues outside of the main centre. In the event that Such deposit is refundable at the end of the Course specified progression grades. examinations take place outside normal class hours, INTO minus any costs not already paid in Centre for any b. Students are accepted onto the Course on the strict will provide the Students with reasonable and adequate damages, exceptional cleaning or other charges which understanding that they attend all classes. By signing notice so as to minimise the impact of any changes. have been incurred either to the residential/homestay the application form, the Student accepts that if they fail accommodation or the premises and/or facilities which 16. Holidays to attend classes without good reason, or without the are discovered during occupancy or once an inspection permission of a member of INTO staff for the Course or a a. No regular classes will take place at INTO on recognised has taken place after the Student’s departure. The INTO member of the Centre Senior Management Team, they UK public holidays Centre will repay any monies owing within 60 days of the may be deemed to have withdrawn or be required to b. No refunds will be made for classes not taking place on Student’s final Course end date. leave the Course. In the case of students studying on a these dates. k. Breakages – Students are responsible for payment of any Tier 4 visa, the Centre may also report the situation to the c. On occasion examinations may be held on these dates. damage caused by them to property owned or occupied Home Office. Term dates relevant to individual Courses are published by the University (where applicable) or the INTO Centre. c. During the Course induction all Students will be made in this brochure and no classes will take place outside Students in residential accommodation may be required aware of the criteria for successful completion of the these dates. to sign an inventory on arrival and departure. The INTO Centre reserves the right to recover costs for damage or Course. The assessment of student performance 17. Arrivals may take into consideration coursework, internal exceptional cleaning from Students. Any damage which a. Students must arrive in the UK on the Saturday or Sunday centre examination results, attendance, effort in class requires repairs and/or exceptional cleaning which occurs before the Course start date and register and enrol at the and homework. whilst the Student is living in the property or is required Centre on the published start date. d. Students who do not meet the academic and/or any other following the Student’s departure will be charged to b. Late arrivals – INTO expects all Students to arrive and attainment criteria for successful completion may not the Student separately at the going rate. Any damage start their Course on the scheduled start date. However, be allowed to proceed with their intended study plan. In discovered during the student’s stay will be invoiced at INTO recognises that Students are sometimes delayed such cases, Students will be offered advice on suitable that time and payment will be due immediately. 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from the deposit payable by the Student as set out in 23. Record keeping duties under TIER 4 Immigration c. Students and, if the Student is under 18, the Student’s paragraph 18j above. If the amount due is in excess of the rules (PBS) parents/guardians/ sponsors hereby consent that the deposit paid by the Student, INTO will invoice the Student a. INTO is required to comply with regulations of the UKVI Student’s records and achievements, images and sound for the excess amount. The Student shall pay any such enforced from time to time. Students undertake to may be used for promotional purposes, by completing the amounts to INTO within 30 days of the date of the invoice. comply with any reasonable requests as determined by student record section of the application form. 19. Accommodation fees UKVI regulations. The requests may include but are not d. INTO is obliged to report visa status, attendance a. All accommodation fees for the entire duration of the limited to providing a copy of Students’ passport, identity records (including all cancellations of or withdrawals accommodation booked must be paid in full in pounds card for foreign nationals or United Kingdom immigration from Courses) and UK contact details to relevant UK sterling by cheque, banker’s draft, bank transfer, credit status document, Students’ UK contact details and class government bodies and will do so in accordance with its or debit card at least six weeks prior to the start date of attendance records. legal obligations under relevant legislation (including the Course. b. Under the TIER 4 Immigration rules (PBS) the sponsor under the Data Protection Act 1998). b. If bank, credit or debit card charges are incurred by licence holder will report to the Home Office in the e. INTO may disclose information about the Student for the INTO on such payments, where these charges have following circumstances: purposes of (without limitation): been incurred through no fault of INTO, these will be i. if the Student fails to enrol on the Course within the i. the administration of justice; re-invoiced to the Student’s account so that INTO enrolment period; ii. the exercise of any functions of either House receives the payment in full. ii. if the sponsor licence holder stops being the Student’s of Parliament; 20. Accommodation changes or cancellation when immigration sponsor for any other reason, for iii.the exercise of any functions conferred on any person example, if the Student is withdrawn or moves into an a Student has arrived and moved into their by or under any enactment; immigration category that does not need an approved Accommodation iv. the exercise of any functions of the Crown, a Minister education provider; a. Residential/homestay accommodation – In all cases of the Crown or a government department; and/or iii. if there are any significant changes in the Student’s except visa refusals, Students who wish to cancel v. the exercise of any other functions of a public nature circumstances, for example, if the length of a course of their accommodation booking will be subject to exercised in the public interest by any person i.e. study becomes shorter; or the cancellation fees as set out in the copy of the necessary for legitimate purposes and justified by the accommodation terms and conditions they will have iv. if INTO has any suspicions that the Student is breaking Data Protection Act. received with their Offer Letter. any conditions attached to their permission. f. INTO will process personal information provided to it by b. Students are bound by the terms and conditions of their c. Students should pay attention to the specific Students in accordance with the Data Protection Act accommodation contract. requirements of their Tier 4 student visa. Where it is 1998 and any other applicable data protection legislation. noted on their visa, students should register with the c. Full accommodation charges will apply during any notice For further information about how INTO handles and police and should provide proof of same to the Centre period as outlined in the accommodation contract. uses personal data please see INTO’s Privacy Policy which Student Support team. can be viewed at www.intostudy.com/en-gb/legal-and- d. No change to the type of accommodation arrangements d. Students are ultimately responsible for reviewing and privacy-policy will be made without the written permission of the ensuring that their visa application complies with current Head of Student Services or the Centre Director. g. INTO will only use the personal information provided UKVI visa requirements. This permission will only be given in exceptional to it by Students in order to provide and administer the circumstances. If a Student makes a change to his/her 24. Medical treatment and accident insurance course (including counselling students). Please note that personal data may be shared between INTO, the accommodation arrangements or leaves accommodation a. Acceptance by the Student (or by his/her parent or legal university partner and external third parties based provided by INTO without the prior written consent of guardian if the Student is under 18), of a place to study overseas where applicable, as necessary in order to the Centre Director, the Student shall remain liable for the at the INTO Centre indicates that the Student (or parent/ provide and administer the course (which includes the full accommodation payments invoiced or reserved at the legal guardian if the Student is under 18): time of confirmation. provision of accommodation). Any personal data shared i. gives permission for the administration of first aid is in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and e. A Student under the age of 18 may only move to agreed and appropriate non-prescription medication to the with any other applicable data protection legislation. alternative private accommodation where the Student’s Student if required; and Students acknowledge and agree that by providing their parent or guardian have certified to INTO that this is the ii. if the Student is under 18, for INTO to recommend that personal details, INTO may also pass their personal data case and that the provision of accommodation by INTO the Student seeks medical, dental or optical treatment to external agencies or other selected third parties for is no longer required. For the avoidance of doubt the when required. the purposes of seeking participation in student surveys, Student shall remain liable for the full accommodation b. All Students must maintain a valid and comprehensive undertaking academic audits or ensuring compliance with payments invoiced or reserved at the time of medical and accident insurance policy for the duration INTO’s regulatory responsibilities. confirmation in respect of the vacated property. of their stay. Students unable to provide evidence of 27. Liability f. Residential accommodation may not be available over the adequate cover at the time of their application are two week Christmas period to Students who are under required to take up the Uniplan Insurance cover as a a. Subject to the following, INTO (including its staff and/ 18 years old. The INTO Centre can assist with alternative condition of enrolment. or representatives) shall have no liability to the Student arrangements which may incur an additional charge. for any loss, damage, costs or expenses arising under or 25. Students who are under 18 in connection with these Terms and Conditions except 21. Airport pickups a. INTO strongly recommends that parents appoint a UK where such loss or damage is directly caused by INTO (or a. Airport pickups may be booked as specified earlier in this based guardian, who must be at least 21 years of age, for its staff or representatives). brochure. The airport pickup will be for the passenger Students under 18 years of age. b. Where such loss or damage is directly caused by INTO (or named on the application form only or for named b. If parents are making their own arrangements for either its staff or representatives), INTO’s liability shall, subject Students if Students agree in advance (and notify INTO) guardianship services or a friend or family member in the to the following, be limited to 150% of all fees paid or that they wish to share an airport pickup. UK to act as guardian to the Student, then evidence of payable by the Student to INTO. b. Additional family members or chaperones accompanying these guardianship arrangements and contact details c. Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms the named passenger will be charged additional fees. thereof must be supplied at time of confirmation. and Conditions, nothing shall exclude or restrict INTO’s c. The first 30 minutes of waiting time is included in the fee c. Parents of Students under 18 must sign a consent form liability for death or personal injury resulting from its as specified in this brochure. Additional fees may apply for authorising nominated INTO staff to act (on behalf of negligence or fraudulent misrepresentation or in any waiting periods longer than 30 minutes. the parent) in the case of an emergency. They must also other circumstances where liability may not be so limited d. Fees will only be refunded for ‘missed pickups’ if complete a medical information form. The forms will be under any applicable law. the Student informs INTO, by telephoning the INTO included with the INTO offer documents and must be d. INTO shall have no liability for failure or delay to supply emergency telephone number (as detailed in your completed and returned to INTO at the confirmation the Course and/or any service contemplated by these confirmation pack), that their pickup will not be required or stage. Confirmation documents will not be issued unless Terms and Conditions caused by unforeseen factors or that they will be delayed before they leave the departure these forms are returned. Failure to return these forms circumstances which are outside of INTO’s reasonable airport, or if they have arrived at their destination could result in a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies not control. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, airport and the transfer is a no show, they telephone the being issued. beyond the reasonable control of INTO, INTO will INTO emergency telephone number (as detailed in your d. In the case of Students under 18, any reference in these contact the Student to advise a new commencement confirmation pack), to alert the INTO Centre that their Terms and Conditions to liability of Students shall also or re-commencement date regarding the Course or transfer is a no show before they leave the arrival airport. infer liability on the parents or guardian of the Student alternatively will agree an alternate course of action with e. Airport pickups are compulsory for students under 18, and such liability is joint and several. the Student. unless parents provide INTO with evidence that they 26. Use of Student information by INTO 28. Disclaimer have made alternative arrangements for the collection of their child from the UK entry airport. A similar a. Students agree that copies of their regular reports on a. Every effort is made to ensure that content published compulsory delivery of students under 18 to their their academic progress and performance can be supplied in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. departure airport applies to parents, sponsors or agents without notification, However, due to circumstances beyond INTO’s control by completing the student record section of the there may be instances where information contained 22. Travel to the INTO Centre application form. in this brochure may have changed since date of a. INTO expects Students to assist INTO with its Green b. Students agree that if INTO has serious concerns about publication. The most up to date source of information Travel Plan, as maybe reasonably required. their welfare, INTO can contact their parents or family is the INTO Study website which can be accessed at b. Students may not bring cars to campus unless otherwise members without notification. Consent is hereby given www.intostudy.com. In the event that there are material agreed in advance by INTO. Please contact INTO for by the Student to the above until formally withdrawn changes to the information contained in this brochure further details of our Green Travel Plan. in writing. or to the information on the Into Study website, these 64 | INTO University of Gloucestershire 2017–2018
changes will be highlighted in future correspondence. 34. Governing law and jurisdiction g. Incidental costs - Students are advised that there be may INTO therefore strongly recommends that immediately a. Relevant United Kingdom law will apply to these Terms be other incidental costs associated with the relevant prior to making any application to INTO or accepting and Conditions and the relevant courts of the United Course which are payable by the Students. An example any offer from INTO, Students should refer to the most Kingdom will have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to of an incidental cost is the cost of travel where Students up-to-date version of the Course descriptions and these Terms and Conditions may have to travel from the INTO Centre to another specifications and the regulations on the INTO website. destination such as a laboratory as part of their Course. 35. Other fees b. Due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond Incidental costs will vary depending on the Course a. Accommodation – the fee for accommodation is set out INTO’s control, INTO may have to make variations to the enrolled for by the Student and are not included as part of in the Offer Letter, but students should also be aware contents and methods of delivery of the Courses and the pro forma invoice. of other instances which are likely to impact the cost services, to discontinue, Courses and services, and to of accommodation: 36. University placement and progression combine and merge Courses, if such action is reasonably a. Students who pass the INTO Foundation but do not considered to be necessary by INTO. i. Where a Course spans a holiday period accommodation fees will still be charged for those periods; meet the criteria for progression onto further study at c. Applicants to INTO Courses will be notified as soon the University of Gloucestershire may, at INTO’s sole ii. If a Student is eligible to resit an examination (“a resit”) as practicable of any material changes likely to have a discretion receive a refund of all tuition fees paid if, the date of such resit may be outside the term dates of bearing on their application, such as cancellation of, or having complied with INTO staff advice with regard to the programme. If that is the case any decision to resit major modification to Courses offered, changes to their university application, they have not been offered that examination shall also constitute an undertaking accommodation provision or fees and charges to be levied a place at a UK university on a course appropriate to their by the Student to meet the relevant charges for by the university partner where applicable. qualification. extending accommodation to cover this period should d. INTO, in marketing its Courses, aims to comply with they (or their parents and/or guardians if under 18) wish b. Students who successfully complete the INTO the British Code of Advertising Practice issued by the so to extend. Foundation, Diploma or Graduate Diploma and who meet Advertising Standards Authority. the individual entry requirements of the University of Further information regarding accommodation is e. Applications to universities for undergraduate or contained in paragraphs 18 –21. Gloucestershire for their chosen degree will be permitted postgraduate courses are governed solely by the to progress onto their course provided they have received b. Insurance – where applicable, the fee for insurance is set applicable terms and conditions of that university, and a conditional offer and met the terms of that offer and out in the Offer Letter. Further information regarding not by these Terms and Conditions. any other University entry requirements. insurance is contained in paragraph 24. 29. Equal opportunities c. One to one tuition – Any Students who require one to 37. Behaviour, welfare and attendance a. INTO operates an equal opportunities admissions one tuition must agree such tuition with the INTO Centre a. By signing the application form the Student agrees policy. It aims to ensure that no applicant will receive less in advance. English language tuition will be charged at to adhere to the INTO University of Gloucestershire’s favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, marital £75 per hour and will be invoiced in advance. One to one Disciplinary and Attendance Policy, which requires status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual tuition for other subjects may be available and charges attendance of at least 95%. The student should refer orientation, or political or religious belief. may vary. For such tuition, the student should speak to the to the Disciplinary and Attendance Policy provided at b. INTO welcomes applications from candidates Academic Director in the INTO Centre in the first instance. induction. Students will be registered with the University with disabilities. d. Textbooks – Textbooks and/or appropriate Course of Gloucestershire and will therefore be required to abide by the rules and regulations of the University 30. Entire agreement materials will be supplied to Students on enrolment of Gloucestershire. a. These Terms and Conditions and those set out in the for International Foundation, International Year One, Offer Letter will be relied upon by INTO in the provision of Graduate Diploma, Integrated Programmes and English 38. Complaints Handling policy English language Courses and/or academic Courses and for University Study or Pre-sessional English Courses. a. The complaints handling policy can be found at any other INTO Course to the Student. Students will be invoiced for the textbooks and/ or www.intostudy.com/en-gb/Terms. Students are appropriate Course materials immediately following b. Should the Student be relying on terms which are not advised to familiarise themselves with the details of receipt by INTO of the Student’s acceptance of the offer contained in these Terms and Conditions, the Student the complaints handling policy as there are separate of a place on the Course and such invoice is payable at should request that the said terms be put in writing so as procedures for the handling of academic and non- least six weeks before the start date of the Course. to avoid any problems about the Student’s expectations academic complaints. The approximate cost of textbooks and/or appropriate from INTO in the provision of English language Courses b. Students are encouraged to utilise the INTO Course materials will be £210 per academic course (2 or and/or academic Courses or any other INTO Courses. Gloucestershire complaint handling process as found 3 term), £290 per academic course (4 term) and £80 per at www.intostudy.com in order to highlight any areas of 31. Changes to these Terms and Conditions term for the English for University Study, and £60 for Pre- concern to INTO Gloucestershire. a. INTO reserves the right to vary these Terms and sessional English 10-week course. c. In the event of any complaints remaining unresolved, the Conditions. INTO will at all times, where possible, provide e. Laboratory fees – Students who are enrolled on arts- relevant alternative dispute resolution provider used by the Student with reasonable notice of any changes to the based academic Courses (International Foundation INTO Gloucestershire is the University of Gloucestershire Terms and Conditions. pathways in Art, Design and Media; International Diploma Complaints policy found at the following web address b. Where material changes to these Terms and Conditions in Art, Design and Media; and Integrated Programme) shall www.glos.ac.uk/governance/pages/appeals-and- are to be implemented (prior to or after the contract be charged an additional fee of £400 per academic year complaints.aspx. being concluded with the Student) INTO will obtain to cover the use of laboratory or studio facilities. This the student’s express consent to the said changes by fee will be invoiced to the Student immediately following indicating the material changes to the Student in the receipt by INTO of the Student’s acceptance of the offer Offer Letter (or any time prior thereto) or via separate of a place on the Course and such invoice is payable at correspondence in the event that the Offer Letter has least six weeks before the start date of the Course. been signed. f. Airport pickups – Airport pickups are compulsory for 32. Transfer of these Terms and Conditions students under 18, unless parents provide INTO with evidence that they have made alternative arrangements a. INTO may transfer its rights and obligations under these for the collection of their child from the UK entry airport. Terms and Conditions to another organisation within A similar compulsory delivery of students under 18 to the INTO group of companies. In doing so, INTO will their departure airport applies. Airport transfer fees are ensure that the Student’s rights under these Terms and set out in the Offer Letter and must be paid for at least 6 Conditions are not prejudiced. weeks prior to the course start date. Further information 33. Severance regarding airport pickups is contained in paragraph 21. a. Each of the paragraphs of these Terms and Conditions operates separately. If a court finds that any provision of these Terms and Conditions are illegal, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect. Applications open for INTO scholarships
INTO is committed to helping talented and ambitious students achieve their goal of studying at a world- class university. Every year INTO awards over £1.5 million in scholarships to international students.
WHO CAN APPLY HOW TO APPLY A wide range of scholarships are available Students will be required to complete a separate for international students applying for various application form. Each application is considered academic preparation programmes at INTO with great care, with scholarships awarded on University of Gloucestershire. their individual academic merit.
PROGRESSION SCHOLARSHIPS Valued at £1,500, these scholarships are awarded to students progressing to the University of Gloucestershire from either the International Foundation or International Year One.
For full details, please visit: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/scholarships 66 | INTO University Gloucestershire 2017–2018
Term dates and prices
DATES AND PRICES June start September start September start January start January start (4 term) (4 term) (3 term) (3 term) (2 term) Integrated Programmes Undergraduate degree with Foundation and Pre-sessional £15,845 £ 15,945 - - Undergraduate degree with Foundation - - £12,495 £12,495 - Top-Up Degree International Business £17,700 - £ 14,250 - - International Foundation Art, Design and Media - £15,845 £15,945 £12,495 £12,495 Business, Hospitality and Tourism £7,500 International Year One Art, Design and Media - Business and Management £15,845 £ 15,945 £12,495 £12,495 - Hospitality, Events and Tourism - Graduate Diploma Business Administration £15,845 £ 15,945 £12,495 £12,495 -
TERM DATES June start (4 term) September start (4 term) September start (3 term) January start (3 term) Mon 19 Jun 2017–Fri 25 Aug 2017 Mon 25 Sep 2017–Fri 08 Dec 2017 Mon 18 Sep 2017–Fri 08 Dec 2017 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 16 Mar 2018 Mon 18 Sep 2017–Fri 08 Dec 2017 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 16 Mar 2018 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 16 Mar 2018 Tue 03 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 16 Mar 2018 Tue 03 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Tue 03 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Mon 18 Jun 2018–Fri 24 Aug 2018 Tue 03 Apr 2018–Fri 08 Jun 2018 Mon 18 Jun 2018–Fri 24 Aug 2018 January start (2 term) Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 16 Mar 2018 Tue 03 Apr 2018–Fri 29 Jun 2018
ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY PRE-SESSIONAL (PRE-MASTER’S ENGLISH PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH Dates Tuition price AND ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS) Dates Tuition price September start Per term £3,450 Dates Tuition price 10 weeks 10 weeks Mon 25 Sep 2017–Fri 08 Dec 2017 September start (1 term) £6,125 (25 and 20 hours per week) (25 hours per week) Mon 25 Jun 2017-Fri 31 Aug 2017 £3,450 January start Mon 25 Sep 2017-Fri 08 Dec 2017 Mon 08 Jan 2018–Fri 23 Mar 2018 June start (1 term) 10 weeks 10 weeks (25 and 20 hours per week) (20 hours per week) April start Mon 11 Jun 2018-Fri 31 Aug 2018 Mon 25 Sep 2017-Fri 08 Dec 2017 £3,195 Mon 09 Apr 2018–Fri 15 Jun 2018 June start STUDY ABROAD WITH ENGLISH GENERAL ENGLISH Mon 25 Jun 2018–Fri 31 Aug 2018 For further information including dates and prices, please visit: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/courses For General English dates and prices, please visit: www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/courses
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR 2017–2018 OTHER FEES Tuition Accommodation Books and fees Meals Insurance Total Airport pickup Price International Foundation Birmingham International Airport £105 £7,500 £3,425-£4,125 £750 £195 £12,230 (2 term) Bristol International Airport £105 International Foundation London Heathrow £150 (3 term) £360 £19,558- London Gatwick £170 International Year One £12,495 £5,206-£6,270 £1,140 £357 £20,622 (3 term) Course-related fees Graduate Diploma (3 term) Enrolment fee* £150 English for University Study £5,342- Textbooks (2 or 3 term academic programme) £210 £3,450 £1,370-£1,650 £80 £330 £122 (1 term) £5,632 Textbooks (3 term academic programme £270 plus Pre-sessional English) If you are applying for a visa to enter the UK for a period of more than six months from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) you will be required to pay Textbooks (4 term academic programme) £290 an Immigration Health Surcharge of £150 per person, per year. The surcharge provides access to the National Health System (NHS) in line with UK citizens but Textbooks (Top-up degree) £370 does not cover all eventualities or provide coverage for other associated medical expenses that are included in an insurance policy. Full travel, health and medical Textbooks (English for University Study, per term) £80 insurance is mandatory for all INTO University of Gloucestershire students. Textbooks (10-week Pre-sessional English) £60 Notes: Lab fee (science-based courses) £400 Prices are valid for all bookings confirmed and paid for after 01 January 2017, until further notice. GOLD Online English Tutoring Free Social programme (optional) Price Social programme activity Free–£30 * Per academic programme, charged upon confirmation.
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Accommodation prices and insurance
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES UNIPLAN INSURANCE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE AND ACCOMMODATION NOTES Uniplan Insurance is a comprehensive insurance policy prepared INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES The prices for both residential and homestay accommodation cover especially for international students in the UK to cover loss of personal possessions as well as travel, health and medical claims. tuition periods only. If your course or study plan spans a vacation Start dates Premium Premium Homestay Full travel, health and medical insurance is mandatory for all shared en suite period, the accommodation must be paid for during the vacation INTO University of Gloucestershire students, and Uniplan Insurance single period as well. Homestay accommodation is only available during will automatically be added to your course fees unless you show that vacations by special request and is not guaranteed. A supplement may suitable alternative cover has been provided. June start £6,948 £7,548 £8,415 be payable over the two-week Christmas period. If you wish to leave INTO is an appointed representative of Endsleigh Insurance Services (4 term) your belongings with the host family during a vacation period, the full Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct September £6,576 £7,104 £7,920 weekly amount will be payable. Please see the terms and conditions at Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by start www.intostudy.com/gloucestershire/terms for information regarding visiting its website at: www.fca.org.uk/register (4 term) the availability of residential accommodation over the Christmas Period of cover Cost September £5,206 £5,624 £6,270 period for under 18 students. start Standard (3 term) WEEKLY ACCOMMODATION PRICES Up to 1 month £66.40 January £4,658 £5,032 £5,610 Prices until Fri Prices from Sat Up to 6 weeks £77.51 start 16 Sep 2017 17 Sep 2018 Up to 2 months £88.61 (3 term) Residential accommodation Up to 3 months £121.98 January £3,425 £3,700 £4,125 Premium £148 per week £148 per week start Up to 4 months £144.24 en suite single (2 term)* Up to 5 months £173.14 Premium shared £134 per week £137 per week * The 2-term programme is only available for International Foundation Up to 6 months £195.35 Homestay Up to 12 months £356.95 GRADUATE DIPLOMA Standard £165 per week £165 per week Up to 13 months £384.41 Start dates Premium Premium Homestay Supplements shared en suite Up to 18 months £465.82 £250 for the two-week Christmas period, subject to availability single Up to 24 months £528.29 Other supplement prices on request June start £6,948 £7,548 £8,415 COVER (4 term) Note: September £6,576 £7,104 £7,920 If you are under the age of 18 at the start of your course, you must stay in Item Maximum start homestay accommodation. Once you have turned 18, you will be eligible to sum insured apply for residential accommodation, subject to availability. (4 term) Standard September £5,206 £5,624 £6,270 All medical emergencies expenses (including £2,000,000 start (3 term) ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY † repatriation) January start £4,658 £5,032 £5,610 Start dates Premium Premium Homestay (3 term) shared en suite Emergency dental treatment £500 single Funeral costs in the UK £5,000
TOP-UP DEGREE September £1,507 £1,628 £1,815 Family travel cost to the UK in event of death £3,000 Start dates Premium Premium Homestay and January Personal total disablement £25,000 (per term) shared en suite Luggage £1,000 single April and June £1,370 £1,480 £1,650 Passport, tickets and passes £500 September £5,206 £5,624 £6,270 (per term) start (3 term) † The prices are for one term only. Vacation weeks in between terms Personal money £100 are extra and will be charged at the weekly accommodation price. Single article limit £200 PRE-SESSIONAL (PRE-MASTER’S ENGLISH Valuables total £300 PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH AND ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS) Personal liability £1,000,000 Start dates Premium Premium Homestay Overseas legal expenses and assistance £10,000 Start dates Premium Premium Homestay shared en suite shared en suite single Course fees Up to £14,000 single June start Cancellation or curtailment charges £3,000 £1,370 £1,480 £1,650 June (1 term) £1,644 £1,776 £1,980 (10 weeks) Excess £50 September £1,507 £1,628 £1,815 September PRINCIPAL EXCLUSIONS start (1 term) start £1,507 £1,628 £1,815 (10 weeks) General The first £50 of each and every claim per incident made by each insured PUBLIC HOLIDAYS person except for claims under personal liability, personal accident and legal expenses where no excess applies. This policy is not available to 2017 2018 anyone aged 66 or over. New Year holiday New Year holiday Cancellation or curtailment charges and course fees Mon 02 Jan 2017 Mon 01 Jan 2018 Any circumstances known prior to booking the trip that could Good Friday Good Friday reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim. Fri 14 Apr 2017 Fri 30 Mar 2018 Emergency medical and other expenses Easter bank holiday Easter bank holiday Treatment or surgery which in the opinion of the medical practitioner in Mon 17 Apr 2017 Mon 02 Apr 2018 attendance can wait until your return home. Medication, which prior to May Day holiday May Day holiday departure is known to be required. Mon 01 May 2017 Mon 07 May 2018 Baggage and personal money, passport and documents Spring bank holiday Spring bank holiday Valuables left unattended at any time unless in a safety deposit box or Mon 29 May 2017 Mon 28 May 2018 in your locked accommodation. Personal money or your passport if left Summer bank holiday Summer bank holiday unattended at any time unless in a safe, a safety deposit box or in your Mon 28 Aug 2017 Mon 27 Aug 2018 locked accommodation. Christmas Day Christmas Day Mon 25 Dec 2017 Tue 25 Dec 2018 Boxing Day Boxing Day Tue 26 Dec 2017 Wed 26 Dec 2018 Want to find out more? www.intostudy.com/ If you would like to find out more about any of our courses or services, please visit gloucestershire our website. You can also contact us via email or phone, or visit one of our education counsellors in your home country. www.facebook.com/ intouniversityofgloucestershire
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