Pathways at UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2017/18 Portsmouth, United Kingdom INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE ICP Your pathway to UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2017/18 Your future starts here • Located only 90 minutes from central London by train, Portsmouth is one of the sunniest places in the country, boasting miles of beautiful beaches. • The University of Portsmouth is one of the top 50 universities in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2017). • With a 96% progression rate, ICP has a proven record of success. Over 1700 ICP students have progressed to the University of Portsmouth since 2010, and over 210 former ICP students graduated in 2016. • ICP offers pathways to over 100 different University of Portsmouth degree programmes, meaning you can choose the pathway that is best for you. OVERVIEW Undergraduate pathway Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 High School University Foundation First Year Degree Second Year Degree Third Year Degreez YOUR PATHWAY TO A Postgraduate pathway DEGREEMinimum 15 years’ FROMStage 1 THEStage 2 UNIVERSITYeducation Pre-Master’s OFMaster’s PORTSMOUTH Degree International College Portsmouth (ICP) is part of the global Navitas Group, an internationally recognised education provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than 120 colleges and campuses worldwide. At ICP, we take great care to ensure your experience at the University of Portsmouth is of the highest standard to prepare you for your future career in a global economy. By choosing an ICP pathway you will be ready to achieve academic success and enjoy an unforgettable learning experience. UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 First Year Degree Second Year Degree Final Year Degree Stage 1 High School University Foundation Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 First Year Degree Second Year Degree Final Year Degree POSTGRADUATE PATHWAY Minimum 3rd class Stage 1 Stage 2 degree or equivalent Pre-Master’s Master’s Degree 1 ICP Your pathway to UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2017/18 WELCOME Message from the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth Welcome to the University of Portsmouth. I wish you every success in your ICP studies and your exciting new life in Portsmouth. I am very pleased that we have established ICP as an associate college of the University, a partnership that I look forward to hearing of your progress through one of allows students to begin their pathway at ICP and our degrees and eventually I hope to celebrate your study on the University campus. This extends the academic achievements at our graduation ceremony. reach of the University both globally and academically, and allows us to offer Portsmouth degrees to many Professor Graham Galbraith Vice-Chancellor University of Portsmouth aspiring students from overseas who may not otherwise be ready to move directly into undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Message from the College Director/Principal of ICP I am delighted that you are considering a university Many of these graduates have since used the education in the UK. ICP provides a fantastic range of knowledge and skills they acquired in Portsmouth pathways into one of the country’s top modern to move onto postgraduate study or secure jobs in an universities. We have welcomed talented and increasingly competitive global marketplace. ambitious students from around the world to the college since 2009. At ICP we are entirely focused on you and providing you with an unforgettable student experience. We aim to Since our opening in 2009, ICP has established an provide you with the teaching and support that will impressive reputation in the pathway sector as a high enable you to achieve your aspirations and dreams. quality and achievement orientated institution. Our exemplary progression rates of over 96% are symbolic It is my pleasure to welcome you to ICP and one of the of the quality of the teaching and academic support most exciting stages of your life. the College provides; and through the years over 1700 Alun Rees ICP students have successfully progressed to College Director/Principal, ICP University of Portsmouth degree programmes. Indeed, in 2016 210 former ICP students graduated from the University of Portsmouth, of whom over 90% achieved a second class honours degree or better. 2 OVERVIEW “The fantastic staff at ICP helped me achieve the grades and skills I needed to successfully progress to the University of Portsmouth, and helped me develop invaluable employability skills.” PADCHA NGARMLAK, THAILAND 3 MSc Business and Management ICP Your pathway to UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2017/18 LAUNCH YOUR GLOBAL CAREER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH Since its beginnings in 1869, the University of Portsmouth has been At Portsmouth, whatever you choose committed to promoting and maintaining excellence in teaching and to study, you will participate in a challenging academic course and learn research across its five faculties. The University prepares students in excellent spaces. Significant well for their future careers through practical teaching and the use investment in the campus means that of state-of-the-art facilities, and this is demonstrated by an excellent students will benefit from cutting edge facilities. graduate employment track record. In many academic areas, the University has simulated environments providing The University currently has more than in the top 10 of south east universities real life learning experiences. 25,000 students, including almost 4,000 in the UK according to the Times and international and EU students from Sunday Times Good University Guide The University of Portsmouth recognises over 120 different countries. A growing 2016. that graduates enter an increasingly reputation for excellence means the competitive global job market. At In 2016, University of Portsmouth was University is becoming a preferred Portsmouth, employability is part of a ranked among the top 150 modern destination for many students, tutors student’s study, so not only will students universities in the world under and researchers. The University’s aim graduate with a highly–regarded 50-years-old (The Times Higher is to provide an excellent student degree, but they will also be ready for Education 150 Under 50 Rankings experience focused on the knowledge a rewarding career with the necessary 2016). and skills essential for roles in the global skills and attributes. workplace. Research at the University was rated Portsmouth graduates earn more than world-leading in the latest survey of The University is committed to investing the sector average. Six months after research quality in UK universities. in its students’ future and ensuring completing an undergraduate course, a Over 60 per cent of research submitted an excellent learning experience. The Portsmouth graduate’s average salary by the University is rated as world- University of Portsmouth is ranked 43rd has gone up by £1,500 this year to leading and internationally excellent. out of 121 universities in the UK in The £23,000. Guardian University Guide 2017, and is 4 OVERVIEW KICK-START YOUR GLOBAL CAREER PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES We believe that providing students with opportunities for work experience is vital to improving career prospects and degree outcomes. At the University of Portsmouth, each faculty has a dedicated placements office to ensure as many students as possible benefit from real work experience. Placements are paid and are typically taken between the second and final year of your degree programme. As well as providing students with the opportunity to explore the world of work, a placement also benefits employers by offering them a chance to take on fresh, intelligent and enthusiastic young people. Students have taken up placements in a wide range of organisations such as Boeing, Philips, Amazon, IBM, BMW, GlaxoSmithKline and many others. GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Purple Door is the University of Portsmouth’s very own on–campus graduate recruitment consultancy, and is here to help you take those first steps from student life into the world of employment. It offers support to students and graduates with part–time jobs, career planning, work experience, volunteering, placements, business startup and graduate jobs. Students and graduates from the University of Portsmouth have access to our full range of services while they are studying and for 5 years after graduation. 5 ICP Your pathway to UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2017/18 WHY PORTSMOUTH? University of Portsmouth is one of the MOST AFFORDABLE city for students TOP TEN living in modern universities in the UK the UK* (Times and Sunday Times Good #1 University Guide 2015)** CITY-BASED OVER 25,000 CAMPUS STUDENTS A short walk away from miles on campus with almost 4,000 of beautiful beaches International and EU students** University of Portsmouth is RANKED 43RD 93% in the UK (Guardian of University of Portsmouth graduates University Guide 2017) are in work or further study just six months after graduation** With more than 150 SOCIETIES, 89% CLUBS AND STUDENT SATISFACTION ATHLETIC UNIONS (above the national average of 86% for satisfaction in the independent National Student Survey.)** there is something for everyone.*** * http://personal.natwest.com/personal/life-moments/student-living-index.html ** http://www.port.ac.uk/why-portsmouth/the-institution/ 6 *** https://www.upsu.net/ OVERVIEW “At ICP, the class environment is really friendly. Teachers do their best to make sure you understand the lessons thoroughly. I struggled with maths and physics in high school, but after attending classes at ICP, I now have a much better understanding of core concepts of these subjects. This has helped me gain high marks in both subjects this semester!” SAIF UR REHMAN ARIF SIAL, PAKISTAN BEng (Hons) Petroleum Engineering 7 ICP Your pathway to UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH 2017/18 A CAMPUS WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO EXCEL CAMPUS INFORMATION Places to eat and drink entertain others, and you don’t have to At the University of Portsmouth you There is a great variety of cafés and be studying music or drama in order to have access to fantastic facilities in a coffee shops across the campus where join in.