Achieve career and university success in the UK with KIC London Your pathway to • Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences • Graduate Diploma in Science and Engineering • Preparatory English • Guaranteed progression when you pass at the required level • Study at Cranfield University, an exclusively postgraduate institution and one of the UK’s top five research universities • Enjoy life in England’s famous capital city, ranked 2nd in the list of best student cities worldwide (QS 2012), during your Graduate Diploma • Since 2011, when KIC London and Cranfield entered into partnership, all students bound for Cranfield who have completed the Graduate Diploma have been accepted unconditionally by the University www.kic.org.uk/pathways/london Why choose Kaplan International College London? If you are a talented international student planning to convert your academic success in your home country into a degree from a leading UK university, then Kaplan International College London (KIC London) is the right choice for you. KIC London works in partnership with Cranfield University to provide preparation programmes for postgraduate degree study that are tailored for international students. Progression to Cranfield University is guaranteed when you successfully complete your KIC London programme at the required level. 2 Achieve academic success in one of the world’s most famous cities Excellent academic quality Cranfield University visits Guaranteed accommodation KIC London’s programmes are approved by During their studies at KIC London, students KIC London can guarantee all of its students Cranfield University, so you can be sure you have opportunities to visit Cranfield and a room with private bathroom facilities in are receiving a high standard of education. meet academic staff at the University, so a student hall of residence, provided they We tailor our programmes to meet the needs they can become familiar with their future apply for accommodation on time. The halls of international students and to ease their surroundings before starting their degree. have excellent facilities and are within easy transition to university. reach of the College. Supportive College staff Guaranteed progression The KIC London team provides a full range Career success Progression to a degree at Cranfield of academic and personal support services. A UK education can provide the first step to a University is guaranteed when you pass your For example, our friendly Student Services successful career. Graduates from Cranfield KIC London programme at the required level. team can give you advice on issues such as University now occupy prominent positions The College’s programmes are designed to housing and opening bank accounts, while in a wide range of disciplines. help students meet Cranfield University’s our assigned tutors, with whom you will meet academic and English language entry one-to-one every two weeks, will support Impressive student outcomes requirements. your academic progress. KIC London is proud of the proportion of students who progress to university Study at Cranfield University A fantastic experience in London each year. See below for our exceptional KIC London works in partnership with London is an exciting, diverse and lively city performance statistics of KIC London Cranfield University, a leading postgraduate that is rich in history. You are sure to have a students bound for Cranfield University. university with world-class facilities. For memorable and rewarding time here. more information about Cranfield University, Furthermore, many of London’s cultural As a future KIC London student, you can be see pages 8-11. attractions and transport systems offer confident of reaching your academic goals. student discounts, so you can enjoy all that Fast and flexible admissions London has to offer on a budget! We offer start dates throughout the year, so you can start your academic programme at the most convenient time for you. Preparatory Scholarships at KIC London English courses are available if you need additional language preparation before We know that a UK education is a significant investment in your future. For that reason, your academic programme. We guarantee to help with the costs of studying abroad, KIC London awards partial scholarships for an admissions decision within 48 hours of tuition to several students each year. Be rewarded for your academic achievements in receiving your completed application. your home country; apply to KIC London and you could receive one of our scholarships! Fantastic facilities KIC London offers well-equipped classrooms, a computer lab and free wireless internet Student success on the Graduate Diploma at KIC London connectivity. KIC London students also have access to many excellent facilities at nearby Since 2011, when the partnership between KIC London and Cranfield University was City University London, with which the College formed, all students bound for Cranfield who have completed the Graduate Diploma at also works in partnership. These include KIC London have received an unconditional offer to study at the University. computer, library and sports facilities. 3www.kic.org.uk/pathways/london Kaplan International College London3 Welcome to KIC London and Cranfield University Name: Dr Douglas Aiton Role: College Director, KIC London KIC London offers international students world-class university preparation programmes. You are guaranteed admission to Cranfield University on successful completion of your programme at the required level. Everything we do at KIC London is designed for you as an international student. I feel sure that our one-to-one tuition, small class sizes and world-class support services will allow you to flourish and fulfil your potential. I assure you of a very warm welcome to KIC London and look forward to seeing you progress to your degree course at Cranfield University with confidence. Name: Professor Clifford Friend Role: Acting Vice-Chancellor, Cranfield University Your education is an important decision. When you choose Cranfield, the UK’s only wholly postgraduate university for science, technology, engineering and management, you will be joining an international community of professionals and benefit from the close relationships that the University has built with some of the leading companies in the world. You will be able to create links and network with potential employers. You will be involved in innovative projects that have a wide impact across the globe. Cranfield is distinctive and we look forward to helping you develop your career. 4 Study in the iconic city of London Contents Study in the heart of London 6 Cranfield University 8 Discover Cranfield 10 Academic excellence at KIC London 12 Study in a focused postgraduate environment A day in the life of a KIC London student 13 Student support at KIC London 14 Your home in London 16 Sample study plans 18 Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences 22 Graduate Diploma in Science and Engineering 24 Easy access to the famous sights of London Graduate Diploma module summaries 26 University Placement Service 28 Kaplan Care insurance 29 How to apply 30 After you apply to KIC London: what happens next? 32 About Kaplan International Colleges 34 Application form 37 Enjoy well-rounded preparation for your degree www.kic.org.uk/pathways/london 5 Study in the heart of London KIC London is based in Islington in the heart of England’s famous capital city, just a ten-minute walk from City University London, to whose facilities KIC London students have access during their KIC London programme. The International College benefits from excellent transport links to the rest of London, and many local facilities including shops and restaurants. 6 London is an ideal study destination T E E 153 R T S London is renowned as one of the most P H E ARKET G M I N HAPEL C H T B N O AngelO ARON vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world T N G N S Northern Line W LI T S H WHITE LION TREET I S S R A and offers international students a truly 1 EE R TREET TREET A F ALE S T DONEG R Kaplan International O unforgettable experience. Indeed, it recently A SCOTLAND D College London 4, 56 OAD ranked number two in the list of best student ONVILLE R 01 PENT cities worldwide (QS 2012). The city's wealth A5 Glasgow A50 of amenities, leisure facilities, famous visitor M 1 C ITY YLNE A R 1 OA G D attractions and vibrant nightlife will be yours O S S W TREET S EL T L to enjoy. R J O O A H D A N MWELL S T CY R R E C E E I P R T Furthermore, London is a diverse city of C T S U E S E STR C TREET ND ELA ENTRAL communities from around the world. VENUE OR A M ET E More than 300 languages are spoken by T S TR EE Liverpool STR 4, 56 TREET Sheffield S OSEBERY ER R ENC E R SP London’s residents, and the city has around K A B D KIC London is near the facilities of City 6,000 restaurants with menus from more Y O NottinghamL University London (to which students City University L than 70 countries and regions. You will soon progressing to Cranfield have access)153 ENGLAND STREET feel at home. Cranfield and has excellent transport links LEVER WALES London London is a city that reflects 2,000 years of Bristol history but looks firmly to the future. It has a Brighton rich cultural and architectural heritage, but at Bournemouth the same time, is one of the world’s leading financial centres. For sports enthusiasts, London has it all. London is one of the world's best cities for As well as hundreds of sports clubs and shopping, with several indoor malls as well facilities, the city has six Premiership football as many markets and boutique shopping clubs (including Chelsea, Arsenal and areas, plus the iconic Oxford street.