INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS GUIDE 2018/19
Birmingham City University International College International Pathways Guide 2018/19
CONTENTS 03 Welcome from the College Director/Principal 04 Birmingham, UK 08 Why choose Birmingham City University? 10 Birmingham is your campus 12 Accommodation: your own place 14 Why choose BCUIC? 16 Your pathway to a degree from Birmingham City University 17 Focused on your career 18 Faculty of Arts, Design and Media 24 Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences 2
28 Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment 32 Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences 36 Tutors with industry experience 38 Student stories 42 The student experience 44 Academic requirements 47 English language requirements 48 Important dates 49 Fees and living costs 50 How to apply 51 About Navitas
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WELCOME FROM THE COLLEGE DIRECTOR/PRINCIPAL
I am delighted you are interested in studying at BCUIC and Birmingham City University. BCUIC is first and foremost firmly rooted in the city of Birmingham – a vibrant metropolis situated in the very centre of the UK. This prime position is further strengthened by the city’s cultural diversity, which reflects the College’s own unique blend of nationalities. Also integral to BCUIC’s character is its flexibility. Every student who passes through our doors has differing motivations and ambitions, and our offer of an alternative pathway to
Birmingham City University – including three entry points throughout the year – can be moulded to varying individual circumstances. We understand that progressing to university is a significant transition – made particularly daunting in a brand-new country – which is why we are dedicated to helping each and every student grow in both confidence and academic ability through the provision of a safe, nurturing environment.
I look forward to welcoming you to BCUIC very soon.
Cheryl Badhams, College Director/Principal, BCUIC www.bcuic.navitas.com/apply
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BIRMINGHAM, UK TOP 10 DESTINATION IN THE WORLD TO VISIT (ROUGH GUIDES, 2015)
London by train in
75 minutes
and Manchester in
90 minutes
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Highest quality of life
of any UK city outside London (Mercer Quality of Living Report, 2017)
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The city hosts over
50 festivals each year and more than
320 exhibitions
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THE UK IS THE NO.1 MOST-RECOMMENDED DESTINATION BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BAROMETER 2015, 2016)
MANCHESTER BIRMINGHAM
LONDON
WARWICK CASTLE A stunning medieval castle that dates back to 1068 and hosts a range of exciting events all year round – just a 30-minute train ride from Birmingham.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON A pretty, medieval market town and the birthplace of William Shakespeare – just a 40-minute train ride from Birmingham.
BICESTER VILLAGE A population of
70,500
A luxury village-style shopping area featuring leading fashion brands at discounted prices – approximately halfway between Birmingham and London.
students
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BIRMINGHAM: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT FOOD Birmingham is the home of the Balti, with over 100 balti houses across the city – as well as more than 25 other nationalities and styles of cooking across the restaurant scene.
The Bullring
SHOPPING The Bullring is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, with over 160 shops and 2,000 leading brands. Every year the city also hosts the biggest German-style Christmas market outside Germany.
BUSINESS
SPORT
In 2016 Birmingham was recognised as the UK’s no.1 city for business growth (Source: StartUp Britain/Marketing Birmingham).
The city is set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022, underlining its reputation as a destination for major sporting events. There are also three big-name football clubs nearby – Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion – as well as Edgbaston Cricket Ground, which regularly hosts international games.
Many major employers are investing in the city as it grows, including international companies Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC and Deutsche Bank.
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Balti
If you like playing sport as well as watching it, the University offers outstanding facilities at the £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports Centre – featuring an 80-station fitness suite and an eight-court sports hall!
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ENTERTAINMENT Birmingham hosts festivals every year – celebrating everything from food and drink to film and dance. Chinese New Year is recognised annually by the city’s very own Chinatown. In terms of nightlife, the city offers a range of vibrant bars, clubs and live music venues. You will also find the UK’s oldest working cinema and the country’s busiest, most popular theatre in Birmingham!
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
CULTURE LANDSCAPE The city may be a buzzing, multicultural metropolis, but it also offers plenty of peace and quiet. With over 8,000 acres of park and open space, Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in the UK – and it also has more miles of canal than Venice!
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The Library of Birmingham is the UK’s largest public library – holding world-class collections of archives, photography and rare books, as well as a million printed volumes. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is also home to the world’s largest collection of preRaphaelite artwork.
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£260m has been invested in new facilities
100,000 international alumni across
120 countries
Around
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professional accreditations
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• 1,700 members of teaching staff, many of whom are practising professionals and leading experts in their sector. • A newly transformed curriculum – ensuring the delivery of fresh, relevant degrees that prepare students for the working world. • The largest jewellery school in Europe, and the only university in the world to offer a degree in Gemmology.
• Around 1,600 students registered with the University’s in-house student employment agency (November 2017). • 94% of Birmingham City University students were in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2014/15).
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TUAN PHAT TRAN, VIETNAM
BA (Hons) Economics and Finance The facilities at Birmingham City University are absolutely amazing. The main campus is right in the city centre, which is very convenient. All the lessons are very practical, and if there’s anything I don’t understand, the tutor explains very carefully all the answers to my questions.
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BIRMINGHAM IS YOUR CAMPUS to Manchester
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Campuses
Places of interest
1 BCUIC, Bournville
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2 Birmingham School of Art, Margaret Street
10 The Bullring
3 Millennium Point, City Centre Campus
11 The Library of Birmingham
4 The Parkside Building, City Centre Campus
12 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
5 School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street
13 Birmingham Hippodrome
6 The Curzon Building, City Centre Campus
14 Chinatown
7 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, City Centre Campus
15 Cadbury World
8 City South Campus, Edgbaston
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16 Warwickshire County Cricket Club
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BCUIC, Bournville • Located in the quiet, picturesque environment of Bournville – near Cadbury chocolate factory • Around 7.5 km from the City Centre Campus • Easy access to bus and train routes to the city centre
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Birmingham School of Art, Margaret Street
Millennium Point, City Centre Campus
The Parkside Building, City Centre Campus
• Grade I listed Venetian Gothic building, with original stained glass windows and mosaic floors
• Over £11 million worth of computer equipment
• Four industry-standard TV studios and the largest permanent green screen in the UK
• Woodwork, metal, plaster, fibreglass and ceramics workshops • Digital media, print and photography workshops
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School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street / Assay Office • The largest school of its kind in Europe – with specialist equipment, library and exhibition space • Located in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, where an estimated 40% of British jewellery is still made today • A centre of expert assessment of jewellery and precious metals for nearly 250 years
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• 10 specialist studios complete with acoustic panelling and sprung doors • Robotics laboratory and 3D printing suite
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The Curzon Building, City Centre Campus • Library with 62 million print and online resources • Simulated magistrates and high courts for Law students • Home to the University’s Students’ Union
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, City Centre Campus • New £57 million building featuring five performance venues, including a 500-seat concert hall
• Photography and radio studios, darkrooms and editing suites • Print, textiles, wood, ceramics and glass workshops
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City South Campus, Edgbaston • Mock operating theatre and hospital wards • Replica school classrooms • Physiology and biomedical science laboratories
• 150-seat recital hall and smaller experimental music space • Organ room and dedicated jazz venue
• Horology workshop sponsored by Cartier • Equipment for testing diamonds in the AnchorCert Gem Laboratory
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COST OF LIVING IN BIRMINGHAM IS OVER
20% LOWER THAN IN LONDON
(www.numbeo.com, 2017)
ACCOMMODATION: YOUR OWN PLACE
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1. HALLS OF RESIDENCE Living in halls of residence is a great option if you would like to experience the ‘family’ feel of student accommodation. You would be living in a large building with other students and sharing communal facilities.
There are two options within halls of residence, depending on your preferred level of privacy. You can share kitchen facilities with others, but have your own bedroom and bathroom; or you can choose to have your own kitchen facilities within a studio apartment and share only laundry facilities and a common room.
Name of Halls
Inclusive price per week
Location
Approx. distance to BCUIC
Approx. distance to City Centre Campus
Studio available?
Belgrave View*
From £128
Centre
4.5 km
2.3 km
No
Bagot Street
From £149
Centre
7.5 km
0.75 km
No
Universal Student Living
From £185
South
2 km
6 km
Yes
800 Bristol Road
£199
South
1.3 km
6.5 km
Yes
* Suitable for students aged under 18.
These accommodation options and fees are subject to change. For more information about available halls of residence, visit www.bcuic.navitas.com/accommodation
2. PRIVATE APARTMENT IN THE CITY CENTRE If you’d prefer to book somewhere independently and view the rooms beforehand, there are many private options available to you.
Beetham Tower
Some of our students choose to live in: • Beetham Tower • Viva Apartments • Masshouse Plaza. If you are interested in this accommodation option, please email
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3. SHARED HOUSE If you don’t want to live in a flat, there are options all over the city to share a house with other students. This could also be a more costeffective option. Some of our students choose to rent a room in a house close to the BCUIC campus, whereas others choose to live closer to the city centre. If you are interested in this accommodation option, please email
[email protected]
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DID YOU KNOW? There is no difference between BCUIC and direct Birmingham City University students, in that all students are given a University ID card from day one and access to all of the same facilities.
WHY CHOOSE BCUIC?
If you do not meet the academic or English language requirements to go straight onto one of Birmingham City University’s degree courses, BCUIC can offer you a dedicated pathway to get you there. The partnership between Birmingham City University and BCUIC allows you to access the University’s facilities and services while studying at BCUIC, and also helps you to move seamlessly through your study pathway to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Birmingham City University. 14
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PROGRESSION
PERFORMANCE
FLEXIBLE ENTRY
Benefit from a track record of 95% progression to Birmingham City University.
BCUIC students tend to perform the same or better than international students who enter the University directly. (Birmingham City University tracer statistics)
Three intakes a year: January, May and September.
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ONE VISA
SUPPORTIVE TUTORS
SMALL CLASSES
Just one visa for the full duration of your academic studies.
Learn from supportive tutors with years of experience in their subject areas.
Plenty of contact time with tutors, and a greater focus on academic study skills to help you succeed at university.
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OPPORTUNITY TO WORK
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION
Have the option of working up to 20 hours a week alongside your studies during term time.
Attend classes in the beautiful location of Bournville – next to the world-famous Cadbury chocolate factory.
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Experience the best of both worlds: a quiet suburban campus, just minutes away from the vibrant city centre.
BCUIC is your dedicated pathway to Birmingham City University.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
SIMPLE
7km
Less than from Birmingham City Centre
15km
Less than from Birmingham Airport
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YONGLIN STONE, CHINA
MSc Management and International Business It’s been easy to mix with other nationalities and make friends at BCUIC. The Bournville campus is a nice, quiet environment to study in. The tutors are easy to understand too, and they help you solve any problems you encounter.
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YOUR PATHWAY TO A DEGREE FROM
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY BCUIC is part of the global Navitas Group. We offer academic pathways in partnership with Birmingham City University, which lead to globally-recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
POSTGRADUATE LEVEL
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Pre-Master's
Master's degree
Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification Pre-Sessional English
UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Final year of degree
Second year of degree
PRE-UNIVERSITY
First year of degree
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First year of degree
University Foundation
Completion of high school
Pre-Sessional English
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BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
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FOCUSED ON YOUR CAREER
Birmingham City University has its own student employment agency, offering job opportunities on campus.
The new Graduate+ scheme embeds career-related skills into every degree course.
All degree courses have a focus on industry experience, and the majority provide the opportunity to complete a work placement.
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A range of courses offer the chance to work on live projects with businesses. Students from the Department of Sport and Exercise worked with cricketers from Warwickshire County Cricket Club!
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ARTS, DESIGN AND MEDIA
Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Media features dedicated schools in Architecture and Design, Art, Fashion and Textiles, Jewellery, Media, and Visual Communication.
DID YOU KNOW? • Birmingham City University is the biggest provider of creative courses in England, outside of London (HESA 2015/16). • Students within the Faculty have worked with, and received talks from, industry-leading companies such as the BBC, Goldsmiths, Harvey Nichols, Adidas, and Saatchi & Saatchi.
• The University’s School of Jewellery is the largest in Europe, and is located in the heart of the city’s Jewellery Quarter – where an estimated 40% of British jewellery is still made today. • Many courses offer the opportunity to showcase work at national events and exhibitions.
• You will have access to state-of-the-art studios, workshops and industry-standard facilities.
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THE SCHOOLS Based in the £62 million Parkside Building, on the City Centre Campus:
Based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter:
Birmingham School of Architecture and Design
• Largest of its kind in Europe – with specialist horology labs, 3D printing suites and jewellery laboratories.
• Industry-standard accreditation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and others. • Direct links and involvement with the major redevelopment projects taking place in Birmingham.
School of Fashion and Textiles • Work alongside award-winning academics and practitioners. • Have the chance to showcase your final-year work to industry leaders at Graduate Fashion Week in London.
Birmingham School of Media
School of Jewellery
• Only provider in the world to offer a degree in Gemmology.
Based next to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery:
Birmingham School of Art
• The building has won numerous awards for the restoration of its spectacular architecture. • You’ll find purpose-built studios, gallery and installation spaces, a fine art library and workshops for wood, metal, plaster, fibreglass, ceramics, digital media, print and photography.
• Use facilities that are used by the media industry. • Numerous work placement opportunities, guest speakers, industry projects and competitions.
School of Visual Communication • Four main disciplines covered: Film and Animation; Graphic Communication; Illustration; Photography. • The School has a rich history, dating back to 1843. www.bcuic.navitas.com/apply
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ARTS, DESIGN AND MEDIA Undergraduate degrees
INTAKE POINT
Architecture pathway
Jewellery pathway
STAGE 1:
BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1 Exemption*§
BSc (Hons) Gemmology and Jewellery Studies†
University Foundation at BCUIC
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
BA (Hons) Horology
BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture
BA (Hons) International Jewellery Business
BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design
BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects*
Art and Design pathway
Media pathway
BA (Hons) Art and Design
BA (Hons) Media and Communication
STAGE 2:
BA (Hons) Film and Animation
BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Music Industries)
Duration: Two semesters
Duration: Two or three semesters (depending on proven ability) Intakes: September, January and May †
Campus: Bournville
PROGRESSION POINT
BA (Hons) Fine Art BA (Hons) Graphic Communication BA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Photography
Fashion pathway BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion BA (Hons) Fashion Design
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BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Public Relations) BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Radio)
First year of degree at Birmingham City University Start:
September
Campus: T he Parkside Building, School of Art, School of Jewellery or Assay Office
BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Television) BSc (Hons) Video Game Development‡ * Students require a 60% pass mark in certain modules in order to progress. † No Portfolio required (course duration 2 semesters). ‡ Two-year fast-track degree after Foundation course. § Subject to a revalidation event in 2018.
STAGE 3: Second year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: T he Parkside Building, School of Art, School of Jewellery or Assay Office
BA (Hons) Garment Technology
STAGE 4:
BA (Hons) Textile Design
Final year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: T he Parkside Building, School of Art, School of Jewellery or Assay Office
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Postgraduate degrees
INTAKE POINT
Art pathway
Fashion pathway
MA Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices
MA Fashion Design
(two/three semesters)
MA Arts and Education Practices MA Fine Art MA Visual Communication
(two/three semesters)
MA Fashion Styling MA Garment Technology
Intakes: September, January and May
MA Visual Communication (Graphic Communication)
MA Event, Festival and Exhibition Management
MA Visual Communication (Illustration)
MA Media and Cultural Studies
MA Visual Communication (Photography)
MA Media Production
(two semesters)
MA Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism
MA Arts and Project Management MA Cosmetics Branding and Promotion
Campus: Bournville
MA Textile and Surface Design
Media pathway*
(one/two semesters)
Pre-Master’s at BCUIC Duration: One, two or three semesters (depending on academic background and proven ability)
MA Visual Communication (Film and Animation)
Art Management pathway*
STAGE 1:
MA Public Relations
PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 2: Master’s degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Start:
September
Campus: T he Parkside Building, School of Art, School of Jewellery or Assay Office
* No Portfolio required. † Subject to a revalidation event in 2018.
MA Design Management† MA Fashion Management MA Fashion Promotion MA Global Media Management MA Innovation and Leadership in Museum Practice MA Luxury Brand Management MA Luxury Jewellery Management
Design pathway
(two/three semesters) MA Design and Visualisation MA Product and Furniture Design
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BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES This Faculty is based at the City Centre Campus, in the £63 million Curzon Building – which features a library of over 135 million resources, simulated courtrooms and the Students’ Union.
DID YOU KNOW? • The Faculty specialises in the fields of business, law, criminology, sociology and psychology, and courses have been designed to address perceived gaps in the business sector to make students more employable.
ACCREDITATIONS:
• No work experience is required for the MBA International. • The Faculty boasts Platinum ACCA teaching status, and Accounting courses offer nine exemptions from ACCA exam papers. • Students have the opportunity to complete a one-year work placement on the BA (Hons) Business course – available with a wide range of companies. • Law students can join one of the most successful mooting societies in England – and those studying LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies also have the opportunity to complete an internship programme in the USA. 24
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BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Undergraduate programmes Accounting, Economics and Finance pathway BSc (Hons)/MAcc Accounting and Finance*
INTAKE POINT
Law pathway†
STAGE 1:
LLB (Hons) Law
University Foundation at BCUIC
BSc (Hons) Business Accounting
LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies
BA (Hons) Business Economics
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
BA (Hons) Economics
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
BA (Hons) Financial Economics
Business pathway BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Business (with optional 1-year work placement) BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) BA (Hons) Business Management
Intakes: September, January and May Campus: Bournville
INTAKE POINT/PROGRESSION POINT
Marketing pathway BA (Hons) Marketing
STAGE 2:
BA (Hons) Marketing (Advertising and Public Relations)
Duration: Two semesters
BA (Hons) Marketing (Consumer Psychology) BA (Hons) Marketing (Digital)
First year of degree at BCUIC/ Birmingham City University Intakes: September and January Campus: B ournville or The Curzon Building
BA (Hons) Marketing (Professional Practice)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Consultancy)
BA (Hons) Marketing (Retailing)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Enterprise)
Psychology pathway†
BA (Hons) Business Management (Professional Practice)
Duration: One or two semesters (depending on proven ability)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 3: Second year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Start:
September
BA (Hons) Business Management (Supply Chain Management)
* You can either complete the 3-year Bachelor’s degree or the 4-year integrated Master’s degree. The integrated option combines the three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level.
Campus: T he Curzon Building
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
† Foundation entry only.
STAGE 4: Final year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: T he Curzon Building
FOR INTEGRATED MASTER’S DEGREES
STAGE 5: Master’s level at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: T he Curzon Building
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Postgraduate programmes
INTAKE POINT
Business pathway
MSc Management and Finance
MBA International
MSc Management and International Business
MSc Accounting and Finance MA Innovation Management
MSc Management and Marketing
Pre-Master’s at BCUIC Duration: One or two semesters (depending on academic background) Intakes: September, January and May Campus: Bournville
MSc Insurance and Risk Management
Law pathway
MSc Internal Audit Management and Consultancy
LLM International Business Law
MSc Management Consultancy
STAGE 1:
LLM International Human Rights LLM International Law
MSc Management and Entrepreneurship
PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 2: Master’s degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Start:
September or January
Campus: T he Curzon Building
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COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT This Faculty is based in Millennium Point, which houses cutting-edge facilities such as a robotics laboratory and over £11 million worth of computer equipment.
DID YOU KNOW? • Birmingham City University’s building courses are ranked 11th out of 59 institutions in the Guardian League Table 2018.
ACCREDITATIONS:
• The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering scored 91% for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017. • The Faculty is a key training centre, delivering professional training on behalf of leading international IT giants – including Cisco and Microsoft. • Several dedicated research centres indicate the Faculty’s knowledge and expertise within industry – including the Centre for Cyber Security. • The Faculty is proud to hold strong industry links with local companies, such as Jaguar Land Rover.
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COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Undergraduate programmes
INTAKE POINT
Built Environment pathway
Engineering pathway
STAGE 1:
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
BEng (Hons)/MEng Automotive Engineering*
University Foundation at BCUIC
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Construction Management BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Real Estate
Computing, Networking and Games Technology pathway BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)/MSci Computer Forensics* BSc (Hons)/ MSci Computer Games Technology* BSc (Hons)/MSci Computer Networks* BSc (Hons)/MSci Computer Networks and Security* BSc (Hons)/MSci Computer Science* BSc (Hons)/ MSci Computing and Information Technology*
BEng (Hons)/MEng Civil Engineering*
Duration: Two semesters Intakes: September and January Campus: Bournville
BEng (Hons)/MEng Electronic Engineering* BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering*
Film and Technology pathway BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Visual Effects BSc (Hons) Music Technology
INTAKE POINT/PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 2: Integrated first year of degree at Birmingham City University† Duration: Two semesters Intake: September Campus: M illennium Point
BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production * You can either complete the 3-year Bachelor’s degree or the 4-year integrated Master’s degree. The integrated option combines the three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level. † Integrated First Year is taught at Birmingham City University, alongside the University’s direct students, with the addition of extra support modules taught by BCUIC.
PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 3: Second year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Start:
September
Campus: M illennium Point
BSc (Hons) Digital Media Computing
STAGE 4: Final year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: M illennium Point
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STAGE 5:
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Postgraduate programmes
INTAKE POINT
Built Environment pathway
Management pathway
STAGE 1:
MSc Construction Project Management
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Pre-Master’s at BCUIC
MSc Environmental Surveying
MSc Project Management
MSc Real Estate Management
Duration: One or two semesters (depending on academic background) Intakes: September, January and May Campus: Bournville
PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 2: Master’s degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Start:
September or January
Campus: M illennium Point
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HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LIFE SCIENCES This Faculty is based in the University’s City South Campus, which is receiving a £41 million investment in new specialist laboratories and teaching spaces.
DID YOU KNOW? • Over 98% of Health Science students enter employment or further study six months after graduating. (DLHE survey 2015/16) • Courses have been endorsed by various professional bodies – such as the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT).
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• Brand new campus extension in 2018. • Courses have been co-designed with employers and many have work placements built into each year of study. • The Faculty’s teaching team is continuously involved in national and international collaborations through research.
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HEALTH, EDUCATION AND LIFE SCIENCES Undergraduate programmes
INTAKE POINT
Education pathway
Sports Science pathway
STAGE 1:
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport
University Foundation at BCUIC
Health Science pathway
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) Health Studies (Public Health) MEng Biomedical Engineering*
* This integrated Master’s degree combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level. Although we issue CAS for the MEng, students have the option of leaving the programme after three years – at BEng level. † Integrated First Year is taught at Birmingham City University, alongside the University’s direct students, with the addition of extra support modules taught by BCUIC.
Duration: Two semesters Intakes: September and January Campus: Bournville
INTAKE POINT/PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 2: Integrated first year of degree at Birmingham City University† Duration: Two semesters Intake: September Campus: C ity South or Millennium Point
PROGRESSION POINT
STAGE 3: Second year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Start:
September
Campus: C ity South
STAGE 4: Final year of degree at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: C ity South
FOR INTEGRATED MASTER’S DEGREES
STAGE 5: Master’s level at Birmingham City University Duration: Two semesters Campus: C ity South
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BRAND NEW CAMPUS FOR 2018 £260 million has been invested in the University’s facilities over recent years, including £41 million on a new building at the City South Campus. This building will feature specialist laboratories for the Faculty’s Sports and Life Science courses, and it will also be home to the University’s Education courses.
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TUTORS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
THE COUNCILLOR
THE ENGINEER
BSc Economics and Geography, MBA
BEng Computer Engineering, MSc Telecommunication Engineering
Teaches on pathways to Business and Management
Teaches on pathways to Computing and Engineering
I’ve been a Wolverhampton City Councillor since 1998 and am a Cabinet Member for City Economy.
I’ve previously lectured in telecommunication science and networking at the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Ilorin in Nigeria, and I’m currently studying for my PhD. My research focus is on securing cellular-based IoT (Internet of Things) communication networks, such as LTE-V2X and NB-IoT.
JOHN REYNOLDS
MUJAHID MUHAMMAD
I was involved in securing the Jaguar Land Rover engine plant for Wolverhampton, and I have lectured in business and economics for over 20 years.
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Many of the University’s 1,700-strong team of academic staff are practising professionals and leading experts in their sector – just like our BCUIC tutors. You will receive first-hand and up-to-date knowledge directly from those in the know – be it law practitioners, business specialists or professional artists.
THE BARRISTER
THE JEWELLER
BSc Chemistry, Graduate Diploma in Law
BA Jewellery and Silversmithing
Teaches on pathways to Law
Teaches on pathways to Art and Design
I qualified as a nurse after leaving school, and then studied science at university before working for 15 years as an industrial chemist. I then did a conversion course and chose the barrister route. I had tenancy in chambers in Portsmouth between 2004 and 2013, and then became a direct access barrister.
As well as teaching at BCUIC, I run my own jewellery-making business – working with silver and semi-precious stones. I travel round the UK, exhibiting and selling my work, and I also sell online to a global market.
KAREN PARKER
JO EDWARDS
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STUDENT STORIES
INTERIOR DESIGNER
GEMMOLOGIST
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
BSc (Hons) Gemmology and Jewellery Studies
I wanted to study here after reading about Birmingham School of Architecture and Design. I also loved the idea of showcasing my work to employers in the final year – what an opportunity!
I wanted to study at Birmingham City University because I loved the sound of Birmingham’s rich history in jewellery.
SAMIA SHAH, INDIA
ZIYOU FAN, CHINA
I’ve learned so much during my Foundation course at BCUIC. It’s prepared me really well to progress to the University.
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The facilities in the Assay Office are so professional, and it’s great to work with the stones. We identify them, distinguish between the real ones and the imitations, and learn all about their individual properties.
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Whatever your professional ambition, BCUIC can prepare you for an exciting and rewarding future.
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LAWYER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FIKAYO OBADOFIN, NIGERIA
QUINA REIVALDI LIMANTARA, INDONESIA
Class sizes are small in BCUIC so you get lots of contact time with the tutors, and the tutors are very helpful and friendly – they explain everything.
BCUIC promotes independent learning, encouraging us to research and explore our own ideas, which is brilliant. It not only prepares you for university, but also for after you graduate and gain employment. The facilities at BCUIC are great too – it has everything you need!
LLB (Hons) Law
MA Visual Communication
I’m really enjoying my studies at the University – we’ve even been to Luxembourg to visit the European Court of Justice!
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STUDENT STORIES (CONTINUED)
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
NUMAN ASIF, PAKISTAN
I chose to study at Birmingham City University because I want to get the ACCA qualifications, and the Accounting course offers the maximum number of exemptions. I also loved the sound of Birmingham – it’s such a multicultural city. My cousins studied here and told me how great it was! I had an amazing experience at BCUIC. Student Services were very helpful and responsive; any problems I had were immediately addressed. It was easy to mix with the other nationalities too and make friends. I was even elected as a member of BCUIC’s student council! We went on some really good trips – to Drayton Manor Theme Park and shopping at the designer outlet Bicester Village in Oxford. I had a fantastic time!
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CLAUDIO CONCEICAO, ANGOLA
I always wanted to come to Birmingham. It’s the second biggest city in the UK and a good central location – you can easily get down to London. The resources available at BCUIC are excellent. The campus is equipped with Apple Mac suites, and the tutors are very knowledgeable and friendly. The computer facilities at Millennium Point – on the City Centre Campus – are also really impressive. Everything at BCUIC was great. It’s a safe, secure campus and I was able to make friends easily because all the different nationalities mixed well together. It was sweet!
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JEWELLERY DESIGNER
ARCHITECT
JADE ZHAO, CHINA
MAYAR EL-SAYED, KUWAIT
I came to study here because Birmingham has the largest jewellery school in Europe.
BCUIC’s flexible entry requirements allowed me to access the degree I wanted to study. I felt so welcomed by staff when I arrived, and it was easy to settle in and make friends. Everyone was new and in the same situation, so we discovered Birmingham together!
BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects
BA (Hons) Architecture
I really enjoyed using all the industry-standard machinery in the BCUIC workshops, and the independent study gave us the creative freedom to express our own ideas. I had no art and design knowledge at all before I came to BCUIC, but now I feel prepared for my degree. The tutors were nice, the campus was green, and it was easy to mix with everyone and make friends. I’d advise new students to go to Birmingham’s galleries and exhibitions, and explore as much as you can! After I graduate I’d like to do a Master’s degree, obtain the professional silversmithing qualifications and then open up my own jewellery studio.
Birmingham is similar to London but it’s more central, so it’s easier to access other places – like Oxford or Manchester. My Foundation course at BCUIC gave me lots of creative freedom and allowed me to experiment with different media. The self-directed study also prepared me really well for my studies at the University. Now I’ve started my first year, I feel a lot more confident than my classmates because I’ve had a head-start at BCUIC!
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THE STUDENT
EXPERIENCE As soon as you enrol as a BCUIC student, you also become a Birmingham City University student – which means you can take advantage of all the benefits available to university students.
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OVER 100 SOCIETIES
BCUIC STUDENT SERVICES
Societies are set up and run entirely by university students. They are a great way to make new friends, and Birmingham City University has many different societies for you to join – whatever your hobbies and interests.
Here at BCUIC, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing the necessary support during your time here.
• Faiths and beliefs • Academic subjects • International culture • Film
As a BCUIC student, you will have access to: • an online student portal, featuring all BCUIC timetable and academic information as well as extracurricular information about the Students’ Union • social activities • student welfare support
• Music
• study skills training
• Performance • RAG (Raise and Give) You can even create your own!
• English language support • help with assignments • disability and learning support.
SPORTS If sport is more your thing, you can join any number of sports clubs at the University – such as basketball, football, hockey and many more. The University also offers outstanding facilities. The £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports Centre features an 80-station fitness suite and an eight-court sports hall!
NUS EXTRA CARD The NUS Extra card costs just £12 for 12 months and gives you access to a huge range of exclusive UK discounts – both online and on the high street – with brands including Apple, amazon.co.uk, ASOS, Virgin Media and Spotify.
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ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS If your country is not listed below, you can visit our website for a full list: www.bcuic.navitas.com/admission-requirements Country/Region
Undergraduate pathway
Postgraduate pathway Stage 2: First Year of Degree
STAGES
Stage 1: University Foundation
Stage 2: First Year of Degree
(Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business; Marketing)
(Built Environment; Computing, Networking and Games Technology; Education; Engineering; Film and Technology; Health Science; Sports Science)
2-semester: 5 GCSE passes grades A*-E, with at least 3 grades at C or above. Only 1 grade E permitted. UK EDUCATION SYSTEM
New GCSE grading from 2018: 5 GCSE passes grades 2 to 9, with at least 3 grade 4 results. Only one grade 2 permitted.
Pre-Master’s
48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level or equivalent.
80 UCAS tariff points at A/AS level with a minimum grade C in AS level Mathematics.
Minimum of a UK Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
Successful completion of Senior Middle School Year 3 with a minimum average of 70%.
Successful completion of Senior Middle 3: 75% minimum average in relevant subjects, including Mathematics.
Successful completion of the Dazhuan.
48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level or equivalent.
80 UCAS tariff points at A/ASlevel with a minimum grade C in AS level Mathematics.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass.
1-semester (Business): 24 UCAS tariff points at a minimum of GCE A/AS level or equivalent. Successful completion of Senior Middle School Year 2 with a minimum average of 70% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School Year 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higher. CHINA
1-semester Business Foundation: Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 80% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 65% or higher. Huikao holders can be considered for the accelerated Foundation, where applicable.
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL STATES (KUWAIT, OMAN, BAHRAIN, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
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Country/Region
Undergraduate pathway
Postgraduate pathway Stage 2: First Year of Degree
STAGES
Stage 1: University Foundation
Stage 2: First Year of Degree
(Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business; Marketing)
(Built Environment; Computing, Networking and Games Technology; Education; Engineering; Film and Technology; Health Science; Sports Science)
HKDSE – Minimum of three passes in academic subjects at grade 3.
HKDSE – Minimum of three passes in academic subjects at grade 3.
Associate Degree – Pass.
Completion of XII with a minimum grade of 50%.
Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 50% or higher in relevant subjects, including Mathematics.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass.
IB certificate – 20 points at standard level or above or IB diploma completion.
Diploma – 20 points including Mathematics at grade 3 or Certificate – at least 6 points from two Higher Level subjects (minimum of 24 points overall).
N/A
Diploma with 40%.
Diploma with 45%, with good Mathematics grades.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass.
STPM – three passes with minimum grades CDD in relevant subjects (Science/Technology).
Advanced Diploma (level 5).
Pre-Master’s
2-semester Foundation: Form 5 – average of 40% including English (and including Mathematics for Computing/Engineering/ Built Environment courses). HONG KONG
HKDSE – three passes at grade 2 can be considered. 1-semester Foundation: Form 5 – average score of 60% and above overall can be considered for the accelerated 1-semester Foundation, where applicable. Students must pass form 4 and 5 overall. Completion of All India or State Board SSC (X) 50%.
INDIA
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
1-semester Business Foundation: Completion of All India or State Board SSC (XII): grade average 40%. 2-semester Foundation: IB Middle Year Programme with an average of grade 4 across five subjects or IB certificate – at least four certificate standard level subjects at a grade 3. 1-semester Foundation (Accounting/Business/Marketing): IB certificate – at least five certificate standard level subjects at a grade 3.
KENYA
MALAYSIA
Successful completion of KCSE with a minimum of five passes and an overall grade C average. 2-semester Foundation: Successful completion of SPM with Grade D in 3 subjects or SPM forecast results accepted with Grade C (including Mathematics for relevant courses) in 3 subjects or UEC – Pass.
STPM – two passes with a minimum grade D. UEC – four Bs.
1-semester Business Foundation: STPM – Overall Pass. SPM – 5 passes at grade D. UEC – Minimum 2 passes.
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Country/Region
Undergraduate pathway
Postgraduate pathway Stage 2: First Year of Degree
STAGES
Stage 1: University Foundation
Accounting/Business/Marketing 1-semester: Completion of SSCE (WAEC) – minimum of five passes and an overall average of C6 or equivalent, including a minimum C6 in English and Mathematics. NIGERIA/GHANA
2-semester: Completion of SSCE (WAEC) – minimum of three passes at grade D7 plus a minimum of C6 in Mathematics and English.
(Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business; Marketing)
(Built Environment; Computing, Networking and Games Technology; Education; Engineering; Film and Technology; Health Science; Sports Science)
Completion of SSCE (WAEC) – minimum of five passes and an overall average of B3 or equivalent, including a minimum C6 in English.
Diploma with 40% in a related subject.
Post-Higher National Diploma (Post-HND) – awarded by the National Board of Technical Education.
Stage 2: First Year of Degree
Pre-Master’s
All other subjects: Completion of SSCE (WAEC/ NECO) – minimum of five passes and an overall average of C6. PAKISTAN
SSC with 50% minimum overall.
HSC with 50% minimum overall.
Completion of the two-year Bachelor’s degree with good grades in a related subject.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass (minimum of 4 years).
RUSSIA OR CIS COUNTRIES
Completion of Atestat.
Completion of Atestat: GPA 3.5.
Completion of Unified State Exam.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass or Specialist Diploma – Pass.
National Senior Certificate with a grade 4.
Completion of National Senior Certificate with an overall grade of 4 or above, including Mathematics.
An overseas qualification equivalent to a minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
East African Advanced Certificate of Education – Pass.
East African Advanced Certificate of Education with a grade D, including Mathematics.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass.
Successful completion of High School Diploma with GPA of 2.5.
Successful completion of High School Diploma with GPA of 2.5, plus a minimum of three SAT Subject tests (minimum of 350 per test), including Mathematics.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass.
Year 12 GPA 6.5.
Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma after Year 12 with a minimum of GPA 7.0.
Bachelor’s degree – Pass.
National Senior Certificate – Pass SOUTH AFRICA
or Successful completion of Year 11 Senior Certificate.
TANZANIA
USA EDUCATION SYSTEM
VIETNAM
Five O level passes or equivalent, with a minimum grade C average overall.
Successful completion of High School Diploma.
Art/Business/Law pathways: Successful completion of Year 11 with an average GPA of 6.5. All other pathways: Successful completion of Year 11 with an average GPA of 7.5.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS The language of instruction at BCUIC is English. To gain entry onto an undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below. The English language training is delivered by Birmingham City University.
Stage
IELTS requirement
Undergraduate Stage 1 (Foundation)
5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)
Undergraduate Stage 2 (First Year)
6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)
Postgraduate (Pre-Master’s)
5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)
For a full list of accepted English language qualifications, or to book onto an upcoming internal English test either in Birmingham or your home country, visit www.bit.do/english-language
Previously studied English? Please note that, where appropriate (such as where you have obtained the relevant score), BCUIC will exempt the need for IELTS if you have taken local examinations in English – such as WAEC, CBSE, HKDSE, GCSE or A level – or if you can demonstrate where you have studied in a majority English language-speaking country, as defined by the UKVI. If you have graduated with a UK Bachelor’s degree, you are also exempt from needing IELTS. Full details can be found at www.bit.do/english-language
Don’t meet the English language requirements? We can provide you with the required amount of English language tuition to prepare you for successful entry onto your chosen programme at a later date. You can start an English language course in September, October, November, February, March, May or July.
Pre-Sessional English courses IELTS requirement for your desired BCUIC course
IELTS requirement for the 6-week course
IELTS requirement for the 10-week course
IELTS requirement for the 16-week course
5.5 (5.5)
5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill)
4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each skill)
4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill)
6.0 (5.5)
5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill)
5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each skill)
4.5 (one band no less than 4.0, other bands no less than 4.5)
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IMPORTANT DATES PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH CALENDAR 2018
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018/19
Course
Start date
End date
Intake
Orientation
Start of semester
End of semester
Summer 2018 (16 weeks)
21 May
7 September
January 2018
29 January
5 February
4 May
Summer 2018 (10 weeks)
2 July
7 September
May 2018
21 May
29 May
24 August
Summer 2018 (6 weeks)
30 July
7 September
September 2018
24 September
1 October
4 January 2019
Autumn 2018 (16 weeks)
3 September
21 December
January 2019
21 January
28 January
26 April
Autumn 2018 (10 weeks)
8 October
14 December
May 2019
20 May
27 May
23 August
Autumn 2018 (6 weeks)
5 November
14 December
September 2019
23 September
30 September
10 January 2020
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FEES BCUIC pathway
BCUIC fee per stage
Foundation in Architecture / Art and Design / Fashion / Jewellery
£12,000 (2-semester) £17,000 (3-semester)
Foundation in Accounting, Economics and Finance / Business / Marketing / Psychology
£8,500 (1-semester) £12,000 (2-semester)
Foundation in Media / Law / Health Science / Education / Sports Science / Built Environment / Computing, Networking and Games Technology / Film and Technology
£12,000
Foundation in Engineering
£13,000
BCUIC
First Year in Accounting, Economics and Finance / Business / Marketing
£12,000
First Year in Health Science / Education / Sports Science / Built Environment / Computing, Networking and Games Technology / Engineering / Film and Technology
Tuition fees must be paid in advance of the semester, and a deposit of the first semester fee is due prior to a CAS statement being released.
£13,000
Fees for the following semester are due in Week 9 of teaching in the prior semester.
Pre-Master’s in Art / Design / Fashion
£12,000 (2-semester) £17,000 (3-semester)
Pre-Master’s in Media
£12,000
Pre-Master’s in Art Management / Business / Law / Management / Built Environment
£8,500 (1-semester) £12,000 (2-semester)
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Tuition fees are currently all priced at £12,000 per year of study, with the exception of BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects, MBA International, and the ‘Luxury’ MA programmes, which are all priced at £14,500 per year.
LIVING COSTS Description
Estimated weekly cost
Accommodation
This will vary, depending on whether you choose to live in a house share, halls of residence or a private apartment – but our estimate covers all of these options and includes gas/water/electricity/Wi-Fi bills.
£90 - £199
Travel
This will also vary, depending on how close your accommodation is to BCUIC – but our estimate is based on the cost of a termly bus pass.
£8 - £13
Study items
Books, stationery, printing, etc.
£15
Food and drink
Weekly shopping, dining out, social events, etc. £75
Other
Insurance, clothing, hairdressers, cinema, etc.
£75
Weekly total: £263–£377
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DID YOU KNOW? You can apply directly or through a BCUIC representative in your home country. To find out how to apply through a representative, visit www.bcuic.navitas.com/ representatives
REMEMBER – YOU CAN APPLY BEFORE YOU GET YOUR RESULTS! Early application and payment will secure your place on your chosen course and give you enough time to obtain your student visa.
HOW TO APPLY YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO STUDY AT BCUIC AND BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY BY VISITING
WWW.BCUIC.NAVITAS.COM/APPLY
1 5
DECIDE WHICH COURSE YOU’D LIKE TO STUDY (pages 18–35)
PAY THE FIRST SEMESTER’S FEE (page 49)
2 6
CHECK THAT YOU MEET THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (pages 44–47)
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COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
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RECEIVE YOUR CAS NUMBER
(this is required for your UK visa application)
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APPLY FOR YOUR VISA
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MEET ANY CONDITIONS ON YOUR OFFER, IF APPLICABLE
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for Orientation Week and before the last enrolment deadline stated on your CAS
Applying directly to Birmingham City University BCUIC works in partnership with Birmingham City University and offers entry to the University at Foundation, First Year and Pre-Master’s levels. However, some students will be eligible to apply direct to the University. If you think your qualifications will enable you to do this, you can check here: www.bcu.ac.uk/international 50
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Africa
Europe
• SAE Institute, South Africa
• SAE Institutions — Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
Education for your world Navitas provides you with the education you need, to get where you want to be in life. From English language skills and courses to help you enter university, to training for the workplace, Navitas colleges and campuses in 28 countries will support you every step of the way. With over 120 Navitas and SAE Institution locations across the globe, and over 80,000 students currently studying with us, we understand the world’s learning needs. We’ve become one of the most trusted providers of education and training in the world. Navitas offers to students, professionals and migrants from around the world, the following opportunities: • • • • • • • •
English language training High school studies University preparation and programmes Post-secondary education for creative media technology Career advancement programmes Student recruitment Internship programmes Migrant settlement services
We also offer customised workplace training for companies, and a range of training and settlement services for the Australian Government. Wherever you are, and wherever you want to be, the knowledge and resources of our staff around the world will ensure your success.
• ACBT — Edith Cowan University, Sri Lanka • Curtin Singapore (The Singapore Campus of Curtin University) • SAE Institutions — Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
Middle East • SAE Institutions — Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Australia
New Zealand
• ACAP (Australian College of Applied Psychology) • CELUSA (Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia) • Curtin College — Curtin University, Perth • Curtin University Sydney • Deakin College — Deakin University, Melbourne • ECC — Edith Cowan University, Perth • Eynesbury — The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia • Griffith College — Griffith University, Brisbane, Gold Coast • Hawthorn-Melbourne • La Trobe Melbourne — La Trobe University • La Trobe University Sydney Campus • Navitas English • Navitas Health Skills Australia (HSA) • Navitas College of Public Safety (NCPS) • Navitas Professional • NIC — The University of Newcastle • SAE Institutions — Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney • SAIBT — University of South Australia, Adelaide • SIBT, Sydney • Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus • Western Sydney University The College • UC College - University of Canberra
• SAE Institute, Auckland • UCIC — University of Canterbury, Christchurch
Canada • FIC — Simon Fraser University, Vancouver • ICM — the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Central America • SAE Institute, Mexico
United Kingdom • • • • • • • • • •
BCUIC — Birmingham City University CRIC — Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge EIC — Edinburgh Napier University HIC — University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield ICP — University of Portsmouth ICRGU — Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen ICWS — Swansea University LBIC — Brunel University London PUIC — University of Plymouth SAE Institutions — Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Oxford • UNIC - The University of Northampton United States of America • Florida Atlantic University Global Student Success Programme • Richard Bland College of William & Mary Global Student Success Programme • SAE Institutions — Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, San Francisco • University of Idaho Global Student Success Programme • University of Massachusetts Boston International Student Success Programme • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Global Student Programme • University of Massachusetts Lowell Global Student Success Programme • University of New Hampshire Global Student Success Programme
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) are affiliated organisations and are not owned by Navitas Limited. NAVITAS USA: These schools are authorised under federal law to enrol non-immigrant alien students. Registered Company names and CRICOS provider codes: SAE Institute Pty Ltd 00312F; Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd trading as La Trobe Melbourne 03312D; La Trobe University 00115M; Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd; Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J, Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology; Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd trading as Eynesbury 00561M; The University of Adelaide 00123M; Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd trading as Deakin College 01590J; Deakin University 00113B; Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd 01312J; Edith Cowan University 00279B; Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, trading as Griffith College 01737F; Griffith University 00233E; South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 02193C; University of South Australia 00121B; Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 01576G; Newcastle International College 03293B; The University of Newcastle 00109J; The University of Western Sydney ABN 53 014 069 881 trading as Western Sydney University is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Provider Number 00917K; UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd ABN 44 003 474 468 trading as Western Sydney University The College (CRICOS Provider Number 02851G) is a wholly owned entity of the University of Western Sydney. Academic Pathway programmes are delivered by Western Sydney University The College under arrangement with the University of Western Sydney; University of Canberra / University of Canberra College 00212K. Navitas English: Courses are delivered by Navitas English Services Pty Ltd (ACN 002 069 730), CRICOS Provider 00289M; The Certificate IV in TESOL is delivered by Navitas English Pty Ltd (ACN 003 916 701), CRICOS Provider 00031D. Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia 02193C; Hawthorn-Melbourne (Hawthorn Learning Pty Ltd, ACN 124 204 171) CRICOS provider code: 02931G; Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd trading as Navitas College of Public Safety (NCPS) and Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). National CRICOS provider code: 01328A. UCIC NZQA Provider Number 7177. ICM CRA BN: 81210 5146; FIC CRA BN: 81210 5146. Company Numbers: Birmingham City International College Ltd trading as Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) 07445570; CRIC 06407773; EIC 06822392; ICP 06770123; ICWS 6412162; HIBT Ltd trading as HIC 5163612; London IBT Ltd. trading as London Brunel International College (LBIC); Plymouth Devon International College Ltd trading as Plymouth University International College (PUIC) 06822402; ICRGU 07154254. Navitas Limited ABN 69 109 613 309
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