The International Undergraduate Prospectus Contents – 4 About NCUK 29 Karen's NCUK Journey 5 Whats is the International 31 University of Salford Undergraduate Degree? 34 Living in Manchester, Salford & 6 Why Study the International Liverpool Undergraduate Degree? 35 The University of Sheffield 7 How will I be Assessed and 38 Sheffield Hallam University Who Awards the Certifcate? 41 Living in Sheffield 8 Where Can I Study? 42 NCUK Prizes and University 10 UK Map of Universities Scholarships 11 University of Bradford 43 Pre University Preparation - 13 University of Huddersfield NCUK International Foundation Year 15 University of Leeds 18 Leeds Beckett University CED ACC AN E V SS D 20 Living in Bradford, Huddersfield A & Leeds 21 Liverpool John Moores University T 23 The University of Manchester O R S A EC YE 27 Manchester Metropolitan OND University 2 NCUK – The University Consortium “My tutors helped me a lot and the design of the NCUK International Year One qualification is very similar to university study, which helped me to intergrate into second year of university in the UK” SOON KIAT KER from Malaysia BSc (Hons) Management “Completing the first year of my UK Bachelor’s degree The University of Manchester in India was just like studying at a UK university - the focus is on independent learning. If I hadn’t completed the NCUK IYOne qualification I’d be a year behind in my university journey” SHIVIN GUPTA from India BSc (Hons) Management (Accounting and Finance) The University of Manchester The International Undergraduate Degree Prospectus 3 NCUK is unique in UK higher education. We are a consortium of leading universities dedicated to giving international students guaranteed access to universities and helping you succeed when you get there. Our qualifications are recognised by our universities and by most others across the UK, including many in the Russell Group, and also by universities internationally. And far more than other qualifications, they prepare you to hit the ground running. We’ve helped tens of thousands of international students gain guaranteed access to leading UK universities, choosing from thousands of different courses, and earning good undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a huge range of subjects. Thousands of students have progressed from NCUK Qualifications to study at the University of Leeds and they are consistently well-prepared and well-qualified for study with us. JACQUI BROWN Director, International Office The University of Leeds 90% of NCUK students get into their first choice university 80% of NCUK students achieve a first or second class degree at university 4 NCUK – The University Consortium What is the International Undergraduate Degree? Advanced Access to the 2nd Year of a University Degree The International Undergraduate Degree is a package exclusively designed for international students to obtain a full UK bachelor’s degree consisting of the NCUK International Year One (IYOne) qualification plus two years studying at a leading university. The IYOne is a credit bearing qualification which enables you to study the first year of your UK bachelor’s degree at an approved NCUK Study Centre, with guaranteed access to the second year of your UK bachelor’s degree at an NCUK university. With the International Undergraduate Degree, you can choose to start your degree locally resulting in a more cost-effective way to obtain your UK bachelor’s degree, or you can choose to build a global network and study internationally – see Karen’s journey on page 29. You will study a relevant and carefully designed syllabus, academically equivalent to the first year of a UK bachelor’s degree, all within the supportive environment of one of our quality assured NCUK Study Centres. There are hundreds of degree courses available at a range of leading universities. The International Undergraduate Degree allows you to choose a subject to study for your first year and then narrow down where and what bachelor’s degree to complete, as detailed in the diagram below: NCUK IYOne Year 2 + Year 3 UK Civil Engineering 11 courses, 3 universities UK 52 courses, 7 universities NCUK IFY Electrical and Electronic Engineering Liverpool John Moores University - In Shanghai * UK 41 courses, 9 universities Local Secondary Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Education 1 year Liverpool John Moores University - In Shanghai * UK 80 courses, 10 universities IB / A Level Business Management Sheffield Hallam University - In Shanghai * UK 17 courses, 7 universities Events Management 2 years University of Huddersfield - In Shanghai * Accounting and Finance UK 55 courses, 8 universities * Students can obtain a full UK degree whilst studying at the Sino British College (SBC) in Shanghai, China. Courses are delivered by SBC staff and ‘Flying Faculty” from UK universities The International Undergraduate Prospectus 5 “NCUK recruits students from over 100 nationalities each year” Why Study the International How Long does it Take Undergraduate Degree? to Complete the International By choosing to start your degree with NCUK you have Undergraduate Degree? a choice of spending your first year in one of over ten Just like a normal UK bachelor’s degree, it takes 3 years locations including London, Manchester, Lima & Shanghai in total to obtain your degree and you will study the first plus many more (see page 8 for more information). year by completing the IYOne at an approved NCUK Studying the International Undergraduate Degree means Study Centre and then transfer to the UK to complete you can earn credits towards your UK bachelor’s degree year 2 and year 3 of your degree. as well as the following benefits: • Enables you to study in multiple destinations throughout the world • Allows you to save on costs by completing the first (IYOne) year of your bachelor’s degree locally • Provides you with a choice of hundreds of different university degree courses, combined with fantastic levels of service and support • Equips you with the tools and skills needed to succeed at university • Creates international opportunities and improves your career prospects, with over 80% of NCUK students achieving a first or second class degree. WIDE S LD TU R D O Y W Start your Degree O S PP IE ORTUNIT 6 NCUK – The University Consortium How will I be Assessed and Who What are the Entry Awards the Certificate? Requirements? Most modules consist of a combination of exams and To gain entry onto the IYOne you must meet the entry coursework, with the examination component usually requirements with either: accounting for 75% of your final module mark. Some • 2 x D grades from the NCUK International modules, depending on the subjects you’re studying, Foundation Year consist entirely of coursework. All assessments are set by a team of NCUK subject experts, from UK universities. • 2 x D grades at A-level Assessments are quality-assured by NCUK. • 24 points or more on the International Baccalaureate Upon successful completion of the IYOne, you will • GPA of 2.0 first year pass from a US Degree receive a certificate and transcript from NCUK showing You are also required to hold an IELTS of 5.5 (or that you have passed the qualification. Students who equivalent) or D grade from the NCUK English for complete the IYOne gain 120 UK credits (equivalent to Academic Purposes module. For full details of the entry 60 ECTS credits) towards their university degree. requirements for your country, please visit the NCUK website: www.ncuk.ac.uk/ncuk-qualifications After completing the IYOne, you will transfer to a UK university. Once you complete your degree, you will receive a full degree certificate from the university which How Do I Transfer to an NCUK will be exactly the same as if you studied all of your degree at university. University to Start Year 2? NCUK has a dedicated Admissions and Placement Team to ensure that students get in to the most appropriate English Language Skills for degree course at one of our universities. All students receive a guarantee of two conditional offers and one Academic Success guaranteed place at an NCUK university. Even if you do not get your expected grades, the NCUK Guarantee If you need to, you can also study an the NCUK English means we will find you an alternative offer based on for Academic Purposes (EAP) module, which helps your grades and area of interest via the NCUK Clearing students acquire the high standard of English language Service. needed to study at a UK university. Our EAP module is accepted for visa entry when you apply to study the remainder of your degree in the UK. The International Undergraduate Degree Prospectus 7 ? How much ? ? NCUK does it cost? Study Centre *For more information relating to cost, please speak directly to the NCUK Study Centre. Where Can I Study the International Year One Qualification? Start your bachelor’s degree with NCUK in one of over 10 Study Centres worldwide: China, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Thailand, UK, Uganda We are constantly expanding our global network of Study Centres so please check our website for the most up-to-date locations to start your International Undergraduate Degree: www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study “After studying the International Year One, 96% of students successfully complete their second year of university” 8 NCUK – The University Consortium Secure your place at a UK university Where Can I Progress to After Completing the International Year One? Huddersfield Scotland Manchester Bradford Leeds Liverpool D AC IDE CE CE W STU N S LD D A S R Y V O W Sheffield D A S O IE PP IT R ORTUN T A O YE SECOND 10 NCUK – The University Consortium University of Bradford From one of the first modern Business Schools to the first Peace Studies degree, the University of Bradford have always been pioneers in developing new course subjects, reflecting and anticipating the needs of employers, students and society as a whole.