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Study in Britain
Presented by
Alan Hallett JP, B.Ed (Hons), M.Ed
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WHY STUDY IN BRITAIN?
• Personal and
Academic
development
• Develops Language
skills
• Enhances
‘employability’
• Joint Qualifications
• Experience of life in
another country
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• The UK is a major destination for
overseas students
• Wide range of quality degree
courses
• Degrees and other
qualifications recognised
the world over
• Support services to meet
the needs of the overseas
student
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WHICH UNIVERSITY or
COLLEGE?
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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
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COVENTRY UNIVERSITY –
And its London Campus
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UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
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UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
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UNIVERSITY OF WALES
SWANSEA METROPOLITAN
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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
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UNIVERSITY OF WALES
TRINITY SAINT DAVID
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
(London & Birmingham Campuses)
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Amity
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EThames
City College, Bolton
LSBF
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DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION COLLEGE
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WHERE ARE THEY?
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THE BRITISH EDUCATION
SYSTEM
• 11 years from 5-16 (+ 2 years education or
vocational)
• 2 years narrow curriculum leading to
possible entry to university
• Normally 3 years full time for Bachelor’s
degree (honours)
• Or 4 years sandwich
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STUDY METHODS IN THE UK
• Students manage
their own time
• Lecturers are not
directive
• Structure of
seminars, lectures
and tutorials
• Personal tutor
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STUDYING IN BRITAIN
A different Approach!
British universities encourage:
Understanding
Analysis
Discussion
Debate
To be successful you must be prepared to state your
opinions and justify them to the rest of the class and the
tutor. In other words, you must be fully involved in the
teaching and learning process.
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SAMPLE TIMETABLE
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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
For most modules it will be a combination of
Examination (2-3 hours)
Coursework (2-3000 words)
Often the weighting of these is 50/50, but it may
be 60/40 or even 70/30
Other means of assessment:
Presentation (group or individual)
Tutorial Assessment
Extended assignment
In-class test
Multiple choice
Dissertation
For Postgraduate Students
A dissertation is usually required.
10-15,000 words, one year to complete
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IT FACILITIES
• Workstations
available in
universities for
student use
• Free internet access
• Selected IT rooms
open 24 hours
• Expert advice
available
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HOW CAN I STUDY IN THE UK AT
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL?
After two or more
years’ study at your
university:-
• Undertake a British
Honours Bachelor’s
Degree in one year
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• Return to your own
University or College
to complete your
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THE COST OF LIVING IN BRITAIN
• Cost of living c. £4500-£5500
(10-12 months)
• Part-time employment can be
obtained
• 20 hours a week employment
covers cost of living
• 20 hours x £6.31 = £126.20
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(gross)
» Age 21 yrs and over
>>From October 2013
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THE COST OF STUDYING IN
BRITAIN- Universities
Study fees (provisional) are determined by each individual
college or university:
Birmingham City
£7500
Coventry
£9000
Derby
£6995*
Huddersfield
£8250
UCLAN
£9000
Trinity Saint David
£7500
Ulster (London & Birmingham)
£6950
Those students who are entitled to the Government loan
only begin repaying when they earn more than £12-14000
per year.
Bursaries of up to £1000 are available in some universities,
dependent on family income.
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THE COST OF STUDYING IN
BRITAIN - Colleges
College fees (provisional) are generally lower
than those for universities. The loan is
available – but there are very few
scholarships
Amity Global Business School
£3700
Blake Hall College (illustrated)
£4950
City College, Bolton
£6000
EThames Graduate School
£6500
LSBF
£7500-9000
Dublin International Foundation College
(dependent on exchange rate)
£9180
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AM I ENTITLED TO THE LOAN?
The loan is always available to those students
applying to state universities
Private colleges also offer the loan.
Check their websites for further information!
Polish and Slovak Students may apply for the
loan if they have NOT obtained a bachelor’s
degree before beginning their studies in Britain.
Baltic Students may apply even if they have already
obtained a ‘Profesinis’ bachelor’s degree.
The loan is inflation-linked + 3%.
Contact Alan Hallett for advice - and help with the
loan application form
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WHAT COURSES ARE
AVAILABLE
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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
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International Business
International Finance
International Marketing
Business Administration
A large number of other courses are available via third year entry. Look at the
University web site for more details!
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COVENTRY UNIVERSITY –
and at the London Campus
Third Year entry available in a range of courses, including
Aviation Management
Economics
Global Business
Global Marketing
Music Technology etc. etc
And at the London Campus
Accounting & Finance for International Business
Global Business
Global Marketing
International Hospitality & Tourism Management
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Look at the University web site for more details!
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DERBY UNIVERSITY
Business Studies
Business Management
Information Technology (BSc (Hons)
International Business
International Business & Finance
Professional Culinary Arts
Hospitality Management
*Joint Honours programme available
A large number of other courses are available via third year entry.
at the University web site for more details!
Look
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UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Air transport & Logistics Management (BSc Hons)
Business Administration and Management
Business and Journalism *
Business Information Management *
Business with Financial Services
Computer Games Technology*
Human Resource Management
Criminology and International Politics
Global Business and Logistics Management
European Business
Hospitality Management
Global Marketing
International Accountancy
International Business
Travel & Tourism Management
International Business with a Modern language
Applied Computing (BSc Hons)
Supply Chain Management with Logistics (BSc Hons)
Electronic Engineering (BEng Hons)
Electronic & Communication Engineering (BEng Hons)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering (BEng Hons)*
Information & Communication Technology (BSc Hons)
Mechanical Engineering (BEng Hons)
*3rd Year Entry
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UNIVERSITY OF WALES
SWANSEA METROPOLITAN
Tourism Management
Many other courses available via third year entry
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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
A large number of courses. This is just a selection!
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Business Administration
European Business Management
Global Business Management
International Business
Management Information Systems
English for international Corporate Communications #
International Digital Business Communication
International Business Communication
Management in Hospitality, Events, Leisure or Equine Leisure
Sports: Coaching, Management or Development
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Sport Studies
Post Registration Nursing (BSc Hons)
Rehabilitation Studies (BSc Hons)
Business and Management (by e-learning)
Management in Motor Sports
B Eng Mechanical Technology (now Mechanical Maintenance Engineering)
Public Relations*
# This course also available in combination with a foreign language:
Arabic/Chinese/French/German/Japanese/Spanish. Students must have equivalent of 2 years’ higher
education in the additional language
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UNIVERSITY OF WALES
TRINITY SAINT DAVID
A very wide range of courses, including:
Business Information Technology*
Business Management*
Tourism*
Computing*
Tourism Management*
Internet Computing*
Management & information Technology*
*3rd Year Entry
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UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
(London & Birmingham Campuses)
•Business Studies
•Computing
•Accountancy & Finance
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Private HE Colleges
Amity Global Business school
Business Management
Blake Hall College
Business Studies*
Computing*
Tourism Management
City College, Bolton
Engineering and Business courses to 2nd year degree level. (Obtain an honours bachelor’s degree by
studying for one further year at Huddersfield University).
EThames
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management
BA (Hons) Business & Management
BSc (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management
BSc (Hons) Nursing
London School of Business & Finance
BA International Business* (Grenoble Graduate School of Business)
International Business*
Business Administration*
* 3rd Year Entry
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Dublin International
Foundation College
International Foundation Year.
Successful completion in Business, Engineering or
Health Science to gain entry to honours bachelor’s
degree at leading UK/Irish university
Graduate Diploma (Pre-Master)
Successful completion in Business and Management to
gain entry to postgraduate studies at leading UK/Irish
university
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Students with a British
bachelor’s degree can then
gain a master’s degree in one
year of study !
Ask us for further information
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A bursary, (or grant) of up to £1000 may be available at
some of these institutions.
Scholarships are not common, but it is worth investigating
university websites to see if one is available.
For further information on this and other financial
matters, contact your university of choice for further
details.
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WHERE WILL
I LIVE?
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HALLS OF RESIDENCE
Services can
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Gym
Internet Access
Bar
Laundrette
Shop
Common
Rooms
Prices from £83£125 per week
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SHARE A HOUSE…
Average cost
per week:
£55-65
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How To Find Accommodation
1. Find accommodation via the Internet:
www.accommodationforstudents.com
2. Contact the accommodation office at the
university of your choice
3. Look at the local newspaper’s Website
4. We can recommend landlords
for students applying to Coventry
Or Huddersfield
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GETTING A JOB
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Lots of local opportunities
Companies regularly employ students
Limit work to no more than 20 hours per week
Minimum wage of £6.31 per hour for students aged 21
Use the employment agencies
Types of jobs:
Pubs/Bars/Restaurants
Factories
Shops
Construction/Building
Offices
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SOCIAL FACILITIES
• Students’ Union
• Pubs, clubs and cafes
• Theatres & Cinemas
• Lively town centres
• Professional Football
and Rugby teams
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POPULAR SPORTS IN ENGLISH
UNIVERSITIES…
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Canoe
Caving
Cricket
Fencing
Football - Men
Football - Women
Gaelic Football
Hockey
Jujitsu
Netball
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
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WHAT ABOUT LANGUAGE?
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What standard of English do I need, to study in the UK?
UNDERGRADUATE
We recommend you obtain one of the
following:
•TOEFL – 550 points
•IELTS – 6.0 (6.5 at Coventry)
•Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE)
•London Chamber of Commerce (Level
3)
You will need one of these qualifications
(or equivalent)
OR
In some cases you may be accepted if
you can show your English language
ability by other means.
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HOW WE CAN HELP
We aim to provide a level of personal service that other organisations
cannot match.
We can help with:
•Choosing the university that best suits your needs
•Completing application forms
•Applying for a government loan and/or bursary.
•Living in Britain
•Finding suitable accommodation
•Travel arrangements
•Arranging placements
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
COURSES:
Visit the university and college websites or contact us.
We are always available and willing to help !
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We can advise and help you. We do not make the
academic decisions and we do not make the rules!
Check important information directly with the
University:
Is the course operating?
Available accommodation
What grants/bursaries are available
What are the language requirements?
Make sure you apply for
loans/grants/bursaries/accommodation as early as
possible, to avoid disappointment and delay.
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HOW DO I APPLY?
• Discuss the possibilities with
your parents/ friends/ relatives.
• Consult your course tutor
• If he or she recommends you
apply:
•Register with UCAS. Ask us for a
sample completed application
form to help you with your
application.
•Ask us for help if necessary
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Make sure we check your
application before you submit it.
Once you have sent
your application, it
cannot be amended
At this stage, do not worry about
accommodation or fees. You will be
contacted at a later date on these
subjects.
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FIND OUT MORE
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Hello,
Everything is going just fine on my side, I have to say that so far my studying at
Huddersfield is working out great, I am very happy to have the opportunity to be here.
The classes are mostly very interesting, and the tutors know how to catch attention.
All in all, I am very content. All the effort was certainly worth it.
As for a word of comment for people who might be keen on the idea of studying in
Britain - it is something absolutely mind-opening and different than studying in
Poland. A lot depends on a person's individual attitude to their education, and is
utterly helpful in developing independent thinking and analysis of a subject. Or in
other words - one practices thinking.
If one is looking for an opportunity to broaden their horizons to a great extent, then
studying in Britain is just the right way to achieve it.
Once again, I am very glad to be here. And once again I'd like to express my
gratitude for Your assistance in making all of this happen. I hope everything is going
just fine for You as well.
Best Regards,
Dominik (University of Rzeszow, Poland)
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FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT APPLYING…
Contact:
Alan Hallett
Tel: +44 (0) 1422 825623
email: alanhallett@hotmail.co.uk
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