International Study Centre Prospectus 2016/17 Change your World Lincoln’s state-of-the art campus is located in the heart of the city, on the picturesque Brayford waterfront. Change your World • Excellent career prospects for graduates • Strong links with global companies such as Siemens and the BBC • Award-winning employer engagement • Located in the heart of a historic and dynamic city • International reputation for academic excellence and research • Welcoming students from more than 100 countries. Lincoln’s state-of-the art campus is located in the heart of the city, on the picturesque Brayford waterfront. Your World-changing Experience Starts Here The International Study Centre (ISC) based at the University of Lincoln aims to give you the best possible start for a degree at the University of Lincoln by teaching you the language, study and research skills you need to succeed in your degree, and the competitive world of work. Your World-changing Experience Starts Here Contents 6 Welcoming Students from Around the World 40 A Great Small City 8 Our Graduates Take on the World 42 Our Campus and Facilities 10 The Lincoln Experience 44 Your Strong Support Network 12 Join our Academic Community 46 Your Home from Home 48 How to Apply 16 The International Study Centre 50 Where to Find Us 18 International Foundation Year 24 International Year One 34 Pre-Master’s Welcoming Students from Around the World “Lincoln has all the things that we need in our daily life. It’s safer than some big cities such as London or Manchester. It has a cathedral and a castle. I think it is very comfortable to live here.” Dany from China Studied the International Year One in Media Studies, went on to study BA (Hons) Film and Television Our Graduates Take on the World 8 The University of Lincoln encourages graduates to be ambitious and focused, and to go on to fantastic careers around the world. When you progress to a degree at the University, a dedicated team of employment professionals can support you in getting the best start in your career. A range of tailored, individual support is available Many Lincoln graduates go on to successful to help you succeed in your future career. careers around the world. One-to-one Support Graduates work Careers Advisers at the University provide individual support and information, around the world at companies including: including advice on CVs, job applications, interview techniques and careers workshops. The team also organises a range of events throughout the year BBC including employability workshops and an annual student and graduate BP recruitment fair. Canon French Connection Real-world Experience GlaxoSmithKline The University provides opportunities for students on some degree courses Nintendo to work with companies on live projects, which could include developing new Nokia market channels, innovating products or services, software implementation, Rolls-Royce designing websites, business process re-engineering or market research. Siemens Sony Learn from Professionals Spotify The Employability Mentoring Scheme is a project that pairs degree students with Unicef senior staff and professionals from leading regional companies. By joining, students benefit from opportunities for support and guidance via one-to-one meetings and Universal Music to gain an insight into their chosen sector. Stand Out from the Crowd The University’s Lincoln Award helps students to acquire transferable skills, in addition to those learnt on their course, so that they can showcase their achievements to prospective employers, which can help them to stand out from other job candidates. Support for Graduates Many of our academics are experts in their field and have experience in industry, while a number of courses benefit from lectures or workshops from visiting professionals. 9 The University of Lincoln is renowned for its ‘human-robot interaction research. The Lincoln Experience 10 The Lincoln experience is what sets the University A UK apart from other institutions. Students have opportunities Best which include engaging in world-class research, working Modern alongside expert academics, gaining real-world experience University and graduating with excellent career prospects. Lincoln is rated among the UK’s top modern universities (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016). The University of Lincoln has industry-standard The University encourages students to learn facilities in its Engineering Hub. through their own supported research. More than a Degree How research at Whichever course students progress on to, they can benefit from access to Lincoln is changing the world: cutting-edge technology, a variety of innovative teaching methods and the University’s commitment to digital education. With many degree courses, students are able to • Fighting cancer with 3D influence the direction of their own learning and pursue topics of particular interest, imaging technology or that align with their career aspirations. • Developing robot intelligence for real-world Engage in Research applications At Lincoln, students can be part of innovative research projects that are changing • Discovering a link the world. There are opportunities to work alongside world-renowned academics between the flu vaccine on research that makes a tangible difference to society. and a reduction in stroke risk Learn from Experience • Developing a tool to Learning goes beyond the lecture theatre at the University of Lincoln. The rigorous diagnose language delays in infants. and academic teaching style is underpinned with collaborative working, hands-on experience and strong links with business and industry professionals. Learn from Experts Alongside world-class academic staff, some of the finest thinkers in their fields, including visiting professors, lecturers and speakers, visit Lincoln to teach and inspire students. Develop Yourself University is about more than gaining an academic qualification. At Lincoln, students have opportunities to broaden their horizons, meet people from every corner of the globe and from all walks of life, and to develop initiative and independence. The aim of the Lincoln experience is to ensure that when students graduate, they are equipped with the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to make a positive difference to society and to achieve the future they want. 11 “Tohfjg nvbjghu sfgdftef bcvgfh akfh bcvfd vxbsg, hgjud bvnhvc ncbvfg, nvbhgjudtrg vxcfdr vcf vcg bxvcgf ytiu.” Name from Country Course Route Join our Academic Community 12 High Discover the opportunities within the University of Lincoln’s Schools of Business and Computer Student Science once you progress on to your degree. Satisfaction University of Lincoln In the 2015 National Student Survey, Business & Finance Lincoln Business School received 92% overall The School aims to provide a high-quality, modern educational experience for student satisfaction, ambitious students, entrepreneurs and businesses who want to make a difference and 94% of Computer in the world and create successful futures. Science students agreed that staff are good at explaining things. Courses are informed by developments in industry and contributions from employers, with the aim of students graduating with exceptional career prospects. Supporting Entrepreneurs The University is proud of developing graduates who have the skills to establish successful businesses. In recognition of its enterprising learning environment, Lincoln was shortlisted as the ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ in The Times Higher Education Awards 2015. Links with Industry The School works with a range of organisations, from small and medium-sized enterprises through to governments and multinational companies, to solve problems, develop opportunities and manage change. Dedicated Facilities The David Chiddick Building, home to Lincoln’s Schools of Business and Law, provides well-equipped lecture theatres, seminar and group rooms, as well as open learning lounges that encourage interaction and the exchange of ideas between students and academics. School of Computer Science The School aims to provide an innovative and dynamic environment to inspire students and fuel their passion to develop new ideas, so that they can create technologies that will shape the future. There are a range of expertise and specialisms in the School, from robotics and autonomous systems, computer vision and image engineering to social computing, games computing, cultural computing and business computing. Real-world Experience Students utilise theory and practice in individual and group work activities that replicate real-world work environments. They are also encouraged to work with academics on research projects. Links with Industry Many of our programmes are rooted in industry and have excellent links with major global employers to ensure that students have opportunities to network and learn from professionals. Specialist Facilities High-end resources include research facilities and laboratories, a computer engineering workshop, workstations with full design software platforms, high-tech robots, Raspberry Pi, Oculus Rift virtual reality kit, tablets and smartphones. 13 14 Global Discover how Lincoln’s forward-thinking Schools of Engineering and Film & Media Partner prepare students for their future careers. The University of Lincoln, has been named one of Siemens’ Global Principal Partners for its research and development collaborations with School of Engineering the engineering giant. Lincoln’s School of Engineering aims to create