Working Together Contents Why Choose NCUK? Unique INTRODUCING NCUK We are a unique organisation because we were founded by page 3 – 4 eleven leading UK universities. Our programmes are developed NCUK UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITY in partnership with these universities and are quality assured A WORLD OF CHOICE OF BRADFORD by them. OUR PROGRAMMES Guarantee page 5 – 27 If your students pass their NCUK programme, we guarantee to place them in one of the NCUK Universities. The entry criteria for each of our universities varies, so where your THE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD OF LEEDS students are placed will depend on how well they do in their OUR UNIVERSITIES exams. The better they perform, the greater chance of getting a place at their first choice university. page 28 – 32 Internationally Recognised Our programmes are recognised throughout the UK and are BECOME A PARTNER LEEDS BECKETT THE UNIVERSITY widely accepted globally which means your students have page 33 – 42 UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL a world of choice on successful completion. THE NCUK INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR (IFY) LIVERPOOL JOHN UNIVERSITY MOORES UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER IS DEEMED COMPARABLE TO GCE A LEVELS BY NARIC of students placed to Russell Group Universities MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD placed at their first 80% choice of university UNIVERSITY SHEFFIELD HALLAM OF SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY of former IFY students achieved a 2:2 or higher 1 2 Introducing NCUK NCUK was founded by eleven leading UK universities. We work in partnership with them to provide quality pathway programmes for international students. In 1987, a number of Northern Universities were approached NCUK achieves success and longevity thanks to the hard work by the Malaysian Government to help place students into UK and dedication of our Delivery Partners – groups and individuals higher education. The result of this meeting was the creation of who are at the core of our business. Education is our passion the ‘The Northern Consortium’, a registered charity, to provide and our expertise. both academic programmes and university placement services for international students. Northern Consortium UK Limited If you share our passion, contact us to join our unique network. (NCUK) is the registered trading arm owned by the Charity*. e: [email protected] NCUK has a long and proud history as a leader in the w: corporate.ncuk.ac.uk provision of preparatory programmes for university study. t: @NCUKTogether Since 1987, NCUK has expanded across four continents and attracts students from over 50 nationalities every year. Since NCUK was established, we have helped over 23,500 young people to gain a place at one of our university partners. Thanks to the quality of our academic programmes, they have achieved success both in their university studies and, onwards, in their careers. OVER ENROLMENTS OF NCUK STUDENTS PLACED OVER ON UK DEGREES SINCE 1987 STUDENTS EVERY YEAR *The Northern Consortium and Northern Consortium UK Limited The Northern Consortium is a registered charity listed in the United Kingdom at Companies House (Company No. 02788226). Northern Consortium UK Limited (referred to as NCUK) was founded as the trading arm of the Northern Consortium registered charity and is also listed at Companies House (Company No. 04842064). 3 4 Our Programmes We offer a range of pathway programmes that provide your NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) students with the ideal route to further study in the UK. Our programmes are written in partnership with the NCUK The NCUK International Foundation Year offers a wide variety of pathways to UK degree programmes via a flexible combination Universities and are quality assured to the highest standards. of academic modules. We can offer expert guidance on the best choice of subject areas for your centre to meet the needs of your students. They will choose three modules depending on their desired degree programme. NCUK programmes can be supported by our unique English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module which gives your students NCUK recently received formal recognition from NARIC (the National Recognition Information Centre) that our International the study and language skills they need to succeed on a degree Foundation Year, as a university entrance qualification, is comparable to UK A-Levels. taught in English. Not only does the EAP module test the level of your students’ English, it also adds value to their wider academic studies and skills development. Our pathway programmes allow students to gain the skills and qualifications needed to enter university. We have been working with international students in partnership with the NCUK Universities since 1987. Furthermore, to help your students make that choice, our student and partner support system ‘Welcome’ provides a personalised degree search tailored to your students’ grades and aspirations. Your students can choose the programme and university that is right for them, all from one online resource. We can guarantee students entry on over 3,000 at leading universities in the United Kingdom 5 6 NCUK International Foundation Year Standard Routes International Foundation Programme in Business & Humanities In 2013/14, NCUK International Foundation Year students had The most popular routes are to Business degrees. The preferred an average EAP Pass Rate of combination of modules is: • Economics, Business Studies and either Society & Politics or Mathematics The choice of modules you offer should be based on the Mathematical ability and degree aspirations of your students. If your students are more interested in Humanities subjects such as Sociology, International Relations or Philosophy then students should take Society & Politics. If your students are interested in progressing to Accounting and Finance and Economics related courses then students should study the Mathematics module. International Foundation Programme in Science & Engineering NCUK graduates began studying Engineering - related degrees The most popular routes are to Engineering or Physical at UK universities in 2014/15 Sciences degrees. The preferred combination of modules is: • Maths, Physics and either Further Maths or Chemistry Chemistry must be selected if the student wishes to study “The class size is much smaller on the NCUK Chemistry at university, and is also recommended for progression International Foundation Year and that is a to Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering degrees. big advantage. You can ask the teacher what For students who wish to study subjects relating to Life Sciences, you don’t understand and they can give you the preferred combination of subjects is: more attention.” • Chemistry, Biology and either Maths or Physics JIAWEI WANG NCUK IFY Student - Business and Humanities - WHBC Wuhan - 2013 University of Manchester (2013–present) BAEcon Accounting and Finance 7 8 NCUK International Foundation Year Subject Modules We offer a variety of English Language and Study Skills English for Academic Purposes (EAP) There are a few considerations that you need to take into account when deciding which modules to offer: modules to be studied alongside the subject modules Designed for students who are not native English speakers. on the IFY programme. • What courses will your students want to progress to when they complete the IFY? EAP for Proficient Users (EAPPU) These modules aim to improve students’ English language levels • What facilities do you have to deliver the modules? Designed for students who have either previously studied and provide an acceptable English language qualification for • How many students will you have on each possible stream and is it cost effective to run the stream? entry to a UK university without the expense of an IELTS or in English throughout their education but have an English TOEFL test. It also adds valuable study skills experience for the language qualification that is not accepted for UK visa purposes. When selecting your delivery modules, it is important to maximise the progression opportunities for your students. students. In general, this makes students more prepared for their future academic studies than a test preparation programme. Research and Communication Skills (RCS) The Subject Modules your students can choose from are as follows: Designed for students who already possess a relevant A number of options (listed to the right) are available for qualification accepted by universities as proof of English. The • Mathematics Business • Physics students with different English language abilities. programme provides essential preparation for university study. • Mathematics Engineering • Business Studies • Mathematics Science *NEW* • Economics ALL OF OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS • Further Mathematics • Society and Politics • Biology • International Relations accept EAP without the need of IELTS or TOEFL • Chemistry • Government and Politics (UK centres only) NCUK can develop new modules to meet specific market demands. Our Business Development team would be happy to discuss this with you. Programme Information Number of modules Exams and coursework Three subject modules plus EAP/EAPPU/RCS. The split of coursework and examination is 30% coursework and 70% examination. Final examinations are set by NCUK. Teaching timetable Coursework is set locally by the Delivery Partner according Two semesters each containing 14 teaching weeks and to guidelines in the relevant module syllabus and is subject an assessment week. (This can be adapted to suit your needs) to approval by NCUK. Minimum teaching