NCUK Global Network

1 CONTENTS - 4 About NCUK 5 - 7 NCUK Qualifications 8 NCUK Universities and Worldwide Study Opportunities 9 NCUK Services & NCUK Study Centres 10 - 13 UK & Ireland 14 - 15 China 16 - 17 NCUK Study Centres 19 Coming Soon to NCUK

2 3 NCUK Qualifications

NCUK specialises in helping international students take the next step in their academic career. We offer a range of high quality qualifications designed in collaboration with our university partners:

International Foundation Year (IFY) Guaranteed Access to Thousands of University Degrees A qualification designed to prepare students for first year entry to thousands of undergraduate degree About NCUK courses. Its purpose is to help bridge the gap between a student’s local qualification and starting a university degree. The IFY standard qualification takes 9 months to complete, with longer and shorter options available at some Study Centres. Students are assessed by 70% exams and 30% coursework and all assessments are set by a team of NCUK subject experts. NCUK is unique in UK higher education. Students who successfully complete the IFY gain guaranteed access to thousands of degree courses at We are a consortium of leading UK universities dedicated to giving international students guaranteed NCUK universities, with worldwide study opportunities in the USA, UK and Australia also available – see access to universities worldwide and helping students succeed when they get there. page 8. Universities worldwide and NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre), the leading UK Our qualifications are recognised by our own universities and leading universities in the UK and also by qualification recognition agency, formally recognises the NCUK IFY as comparable to A-level. That’s one of universities internationally. And far more than other qualifications, they prepare international students to the reasons why 90% of NCUK students get into their first choice university. hit the ground running.

Since 1987, NCUK has placed over 30,000 international students on to university For more information please visit: degree courses and our track record is something we’re extremely proud of. www.ncuk.ac.uk/ncuk-qualifications/ncuk-international-foundation-year/

Why Choose NCUK? NCUK Guarantee – Students who pass their qualification are guaranteed a place at an NCUK university and can choose from thousands of degree courses. NCUK recruits students from over 100 nationalities every year: I am really enjoying studying internationally, NTEED A A CC making new friends, and living independently. R E • 90% of NCUK students get into their first choice university A S U S G

• 80% of NCUK students achieve a first or second class degree at university DAVID NGECHU NCUK IFY Graduate from Kenya BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Robotics T The University of Leeds NCUK. Your best route to university. O Y U T NIVERSI

4 5 International Year One (IYOne) Full-Degree Completion in Country Advanced Access to the 2nd Year of a University Degree Complete a Full UK Degree in China The International Year One (IYOne) is a credit bearing qualification that enables studentsguaranteed Students can obtain a full UK degree whilst studying at The Sino British College (SBC) in Shanghai, China. access to enter the second year of an undergraduate degree at 10 NCUK universities: Students register with NCUK for the first two years studying the International Foundation Year and the International Year One and then have the option of either going to an NCUK university or studying at SBC to complete their degree. These courses are delivered by SBC staff and ‘flying faculty’ from UK universities. Students can also be awarded a dual degree from both the UK University as well as the University of Shanghai Science and Technology. See page 15 for more information.

For more information, please visit: www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study/sbc/ The IYOne offers options in Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Events Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering that lead to hundreds of degrees at a range of leading universities. Pre-Masters Preparation Complete Solution to Gaining your Master’s Degree The Pre-Masters Preparation (PMP) qualification gives guaranteed access to thousands of postgraduate After studying the IYOne, 96% of degrees at NCUK universities. The PMP is for students wanting to improve their English language level and ensure that they have the academic skills necessary to successfully complete a postgraduate degree in English. students successfully complete their There are three intakes a year for the PMP and the course can be studied in either 10 weeks, 20 weeks or second year of university 30 weeks based on a student’s English language level when applying. Students studying the PMP qualification benefit from the NCUK Placement Support Service. They only submit one application and NCUK then sends their application to each of the student’s chosen universities on their behalf, as opposed to students having to apply directly to each university. The IYOne is ideal for students who are looking to: For more information, please visit: • Study locally for an extra year and gain 120 UK credits (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits) to transfer to www.ncuk.ac.uk/ncuk-qualifications/ncuk-pre-masters-programme/ a full UK degree; • Experience an international learning environment and build up a global network of contacts; • Benefit from smaller class sizes and personalised support before entering university.

Most modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination, with the exam accounting for at least 75% of the final mark. A small number of modules are assessed entirely by coursework. Upon successful completion of the IYOne students receive a certificate and transcript from NCUK showing that Before I heard of NCUK, I honestly had no idea they have passed the qualification. how to apply to an international university.

For more information about the IYOne, please visit: ROTSY ILON’NY AINA RATSIMBARISON www.ncuk.ac.uk/ncuk-qualifications/ncuk-international-year-one/ LLM International Business Law The University of Leeds

6 7 NCUK Universities and Worldwide NCUK Services Study Opportunities In addition to providing academic and business development support to NCUK Study Centres to successfully run our qualifications, NCUK also provides students with a range of value added services at no NTEED A A CC R E additional cost. A S U S G

Admissions and Placement Service

NCUK Universities Our Admissions and Placement Service ensures that students get in to the most appropriate degree T O Y course at one of our universities. NCUK always acts in a student’s best interest. All students receive a U IT NCUK students are guaranteed* a place at one of the 16 NCUK universities listed below: NIVERS guarantee of two conditional offers and one guaranteed place at NCUK universities. Students applying to other universities also benefit from this support. NCUK Clearing Support Service

Our unique relationship with NCUK universities means we can offer an unrivalled Clearing Support Service. If a student does not meet the entry requirements for their first and second choice universities, NCUK will provide the student with a range of alternative courses in their area of interest at NCUK universities. Students receive a set of guaranteed offers when they receive their results. All they have to do is select the offer that they prefer and NCUK will take care of the rest.

For more information about NCUK Universities and Worldwide Study Opportunities, please visit: www.ncuk.ac.uk/our-universities/

Academic Quality Management

At NCUK, we use our collective 30 year history to ensure that all of our qualifications are maintained to *see page 6 for NCUK Guarantee Universities for the NCUK IYOne qualification. the same high standard. We uphold academic standards and enhance quality through the procedures and infrastructure that comprise the NCUK Quality Assurance Framework.

All NCUK Study Centres are audited by NCUK and we work with our partners to establish robust quality I S TU assurance systems to match our needs and the requirements of NCUK universities. Our aim is to create a D Y Worldwide Study Opportunities cycle of quality management that ultimately maximises and enhances the learning experience for students.

In addition to the above NCUK universities, there are a number of Worldwide Study Opportunities with the following universities where NCUK student applications are

welcomed: O S PP IE ORTUNIT NCUK Study Centres

NCUK has a worldwide network of over 50 Study Centres in more than 18 countries. The following section contains a focus on NCUK Study Centres in the UK, Ireland and China. To view the full listing of NCUK Study Centres and the qualifications NCUK. Your best route to university. each Study Centre offers, please view the directory on page 16 & 17

8 9 BSC London Hampstead | London, England

British Study Centres (BSC) London Hampstead was founded in 1977 (as Hampstead School of English) and has since become one of London’s premier language schools. In that time, they have added new courses, accommodation and facilities, while maintaining the key to their original success – individual attention to each student.

With the student facilities on offer at BSC, and the pull of London – the most exciting city in the world – this is UK & a great proposition for international students. Students can obtain a world leading qualification in London whilst having the flexibility and choice to access a wide range of leading UK universities.

lificati a on u s Q : Contact Details: Phone: +44 (0) 207 794 3533 Email: [email protected] IRELAND Website: www.british-study.com/pathways/ CATS College London | London, England

CATS College London was founded in 2011 and is part of Cambridge Education Group along with CATS Canterbury, CATS Cambridge and CATS Academy Boston. The campus is centrally located in Bloomsbury and is in the heart of academic London, with many cultural institutions nearby, such as the British Museum, the British Library and Tate Modern.

The College is also close to main transport links allowing students to easily navigate their way around the city, and if they wish, to explore other parts of the country. The stunning CATS London campus building overlooks Bloomsbury Square, and its classrooms and laboratories feature the latest in modern teaching technology.

lificati ua on s Contact Details: Q : Phone: +44 20 7841 1580 Email [email protected] Website: www.catseducation.com/locations/london.htm

Chelsea Independent College | London, England

As one of the leading Sixth Form Colleges in London, Chelsea Independent College specialises in providing a wide range of courses – including the NCUK International Foundation Year. Chelsea Independent College successfully combines a challenging academic environment with a vibrant, student-led extracurricular programme.

Staff are dedicated to the happiness and well-being of students, mentoring and engaging with them on a very personal level. Together, staff and students create the unique character of Chelsea Independent College with students not only excelling in their exams, but also subsequently at leading universities and beyond.

lificati a on u s Contact Details: Q : Phone: +44 (0)207 610 1114 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chelseaindependentcollege.com/en/

10 11 INTO Manchester | Manchester, England Dublin International Foundation College | Dublin, Ireland

Situated in the dynamic city of Manchester, INTO is located in an impressive Edwardian building Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) has been delivering the NCUK International renovated to the highest standard. The Centre’s facilities have been designed with students in mind. Foundation Year and Pre-Masters Preparation since 2004. With centres located on large campuses Students can take advantage of the latest classroom and IT technologies, a well-equipped library in both Dublin and Cork, DIFC offers high quality academic courses with a proven track record of and Learning Resource Centre, comfortable break-out areas for private study and socialising, and a success. friendly Student Services team, who will ensure your experience is both rewarding and worry-free. The Student Services team understand the challenges that come with studying abroad, and provide a DIFC also offers an international student experience that is second-to-none, with students from dedicated network of support. From visa and immigration advice, through to opening your UK bank over 25 different nationalities studying each year in Dublin and Cork – voted two of the friendliest account, you’re in safe hands. cities in the world. A key priority of all the teaching and support staff at DIFC is the well-being and academic endeavours of their students, who are fully supported to help achieve their study goals. lificati lificat lificati ua on a io ua on s u n s Q : Q s Q : : One of the most popular pathways at DIFC is their specialised IFY Health & Science Foundation qualification that provides a pathway for students to study in one of its nine Medicine partner universities located in Ireland, UK and Europe. The IFY Health & Science also offers progression to study Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing.

c c ption Contact Details: lifi atio alifi atio l O s A ua n u n a v s s ic a Q Q d il : : e a Contact Details: b Phone: +44 (0) 161 631 1200 M l + e Phone: +353-45-866671 Email: [email protected] Website: www.intostudy.com/en-gb/universities/into-manchester Email: [email protected] Website: www.difc.ie/ Mander Portman Woodward | Birmingham, England

Mander Portman Woodward offers outstanding academic and social facilities, giving students access to a stimulating and safe learning environment. All staff are fully qualified and are experts in their field.

Contact Details: lificati a on u s Q : Phone: +44 (0) 121 454 9637 We choose to offer NCUK qualifications at DIFC because of the Email [email protected] quality and international recognition of the programmes. It opens Website: www.mpw.ac.uk/international-students/courses/ doors when we’re recruiting from new markets. We also benefit ncuk-foundation/ from NCUK’s extensive market knowledge and the opportunities of working within the wider partner network. North West Regional College (NWRC) | Londonderry, Northern Ireland DIARMUID MORONEY One of the UK’s major colleges and has over 100 years’ experience in delivering high quality vocational education and training. NWRC enrols over 20,000 students each year and helps them achieve their Chairman personal, educational and career goals. Dublin International Foundation College, Ireland

lificati a on u s Contact Details: Q : Phone: 02871276507 / 02871276000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nwrc.ac.uk/ 12 13 The Sino-British College (SBC) | Shanghai, China

The Sino-British College (SBC) is an international university college established as a Joint Venture by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and nine university members of NCUK – The University of Bradford, The University of Huddersfield, The University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of CHINA Salford, The University of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam University. SBC was established in September 2006 following approval by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is one of the first transnational education (TNE) partnerships to be granted its second ten-year license.

Of the nine partner universities, three deliver UK degrees in Shanghai at SBC:

• BA (Hons) Events Management – the University of Huddersfield; • BA (Hons) Business Management – Sheffield Hallam University; • BEng (Hons) Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering and BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Both with ‘Management’ options available) – Liverpool John Moores University

All students are registered with NCUK for the first two years and complete the NCUK International Foundation Year and NCUK International Year One. SBC students then have the option of completing their final two years in the UK. Alternatively, they can complete the whole of their degree in Shanghai. These courses are delivered by SBC staff and ‘flying faculty’ from the universities. Students have the opportunity to be awarded a degree from the University in the UK as well as the University of Shanghai Science and Technology.

Over 3,000 students have progressed from SBC to NCUK universities.

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International Business School of Beijing Foreign Studies University Contact Details: Beijing, China Phone: +86 (0)21 6474 6002 Domestic Recruitment: +86 (0)21 6431 9899 / [email protected] Founded in 2001, International Business School of Beijing Foreign Studies University currently has International Recruitment: +86 (0)21 6474 2086 / [email protected] more than 1500 students including undergraduates, postgraduates, international students, and overseas Website: http://www.sbc-usst.edu.cn/en foundation programme students. The school welcomes international students and has students from over 60 countries studying at present.

International Business School of Beijing Foreign Studies University has a strong academic faculty from NCUK also has Study Centres in the following cities in China: different countries all around the world, with different cultural backgrounds and areas of expertise such as economic, managerial, business, English, IT and computer technology. • Beijing • Chongqing • Lanzhou • Suzhou • Wu’han

lificatio lificati • Changsha • Guangzhou • Qingdao • Taiyuan • Xiamen ua n ua on Contact Details: s s Q : Q : • Chengdu • Kunming • Shenyang • Tianshui • Xi’an Phone: +86-10-8881-7751 Email: [email protected] Website: lb.bfsu.edu.cn/en/html.aspx?id=71

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