Cost of Study in UK

Cost of Study in UK

The fees you pay will vary dependent on the type of course you choose and will differ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution.

For a week’s course you could pay anything from under £200 to over £1000. It really does depend on the nature of the course you choose. You can find out what your course will cost by checking out the course providers’ profile on this site.

Postgraduate study and MBAs

You'll get great value for money from a UK postgraduate education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay, but it's worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. You can find more details on individual education institutions’ fees on our site by checking out their profiles.

                                         Average course fees

Arts and humanities courses: ==>£7,000-£9,000 per year

Science courses: ==========> £7,500-£12,000 per year

Clinical courses: ===========>£10,000-£21,000 per year

MBA: =================>£4,000 to more than £30,000 per year

Undergraduate study Average course fees

Foundation courses ========>£4,000 to £12,000 per year

Arts courses =============>£7,000 to £9,000 per year

Science courses ==========>£7,500 to £12,000 per year

Clinical courses ===========>£10,000 to £21,000 per year

Study at a UK independent school

The fees you pay to attend independent school include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all-extracurricular activities, but it's to check exactly what is included with the school. You may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees vary from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

Academic Year in the UK

Academic Year in the UK!
The Academic year runs from late September or early October to June. Academic year is split into three terms - Autumn (late September/early October to mid December), Spring (January to late March/early April) and Summer (April to mid-July).
Accommodation for Foreign Students in UK
For your own peace of mind, you should try to arrange your accommodation in the UK before you leave home. Ultimately, you are responsible for arranging your own accommodation but your school, college or university are likely to help you. Many institutions have student advisers or accommodation officers who can give you information on how to find accommodation.
If you’re studying English, nearly all English language centres can help you arrange suitable accommodation. The type of accommodation available will depend on where you study: it may be halls of residence or a hostel, or lodging with a UK family. Living with a UK family is the most common option and will give you the opportunity to practise English in a supportive environment.
If you are planning to bring a lot of personal belongings with you, it is advisable to arrange insurance. Along with your travel insurance it is advisable to arrange contents insurance, which can be arranged once you arrive in the Uk. Your institution’s students’ union or international office should be able to suggest insurers to you, or you may wish to look through the Yellow pages, the local business phone directory for listings. Many insurance companies offer specially tailored policies for students, so don’t forget to tell them you are a student when you ask for a quote!
Boarding
If you are planning to study at, or are planning to send your child to a UK independent college or school, you will most likely be offered boarding at that institution. Independent boarding schools offer a relaxed, home-like atmosphere. Pupils stay in bedrooms or dormitories on the school site, living under the same roof as residential house staff and their families. Younger pupils usually share a room with up to four others of a similar age; older pupils may have a study-bedroom to themselves. Boarding schools take great trouble with caring for their students - house staff are never far away and there is normally a qualified nurse on duty.

Independent schools are complete communities. As well as the pupils, many of the teachers and care staff, such as the school nurse, also live at the school. At evenings and weekends, you'll have access to all sorts of leisure and social activities. You can join school sports teams, drama groups, choirs and bands; learn to play an instrument, dance or play a whole host of games. Schools often also arrange trips to local theatres, museums, tourist and sporting attractions as well as other places of interest.
A UK independent school provide a complete package. As well as your lessons, you will get the use of science and practical laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment; fantastic sports fields, gyms, swimming pools, music rooms, drama studios and a whole variety of other opportunities. You'll be living and studying in amazing buildings, often with a fantastic history and containing libraries that have been built up over centuries.
At school you'll be mixing with students from all over the world, whose different backgrounds and new perspectives will add to your experience. At any one time, around 16,000 international students are studying in UK independent schools. You'll meet people from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia and even the pupils from the UK may have parents who live and work abroad, gaining an insight into other customs and cultures.
Many independent school students say how this environment has meant they have made friends they’ll keep for the rest of their lives. It's a unique experience that you couldn't put a price on.

University and college owned accommodation
Most international students coming to study at a UK college or university will be entitled to at least one year’s accommodation in an institution-owned property. Around 30 per cent of international students studying at further education colleges live in accommodation owned by the college. If you are a higher education student coming to the UK for the first time, accommodation provided by your college or university is probably the most suitable choice, which is why it is taken up by more than half of the international students on degree courses in the UK. Your institution will try to match your needs with the options available.

Halls of residence
The most common form of accommodation for higher education students is in halls of residence, located on campus or a short distance away, which are usually owned by the institution. You will live in a study-bedroom, either by yourself or with another student, on a corridor of around eight to 10 rooms. You may have to share a bathroom, though many institutions do have en-suite rooms, particularly for postgraduate and mature students. Halls of residence are often the cheapest available option.

Some halls provide two meals a day, and others provide shared kitchens in which students can cater for themselves. Self-catering halls tend to be cheaper, but you may prefer to pay extra to have meals cooked for you - mealtimes can be a good opportunity to meet other students. Most halls of residence have laundry facilities as well as cleaning staff who change bed sheets and empty bins. Generally the cost of utilities, such as water and electricity are included in the rental cost. Spare rooms can sometimes be booked in advance for parents or friends who are visiting

Social life in halls
Living in student halls of residence is a great way to meet new people and make lasting friendships. Each hall usually has an elected student body which has a say in the running of the hall and which organises a lively social programme. Many halls have their own bar, café, television lounge, music rooms and sports facilities.

As they are run by universities, halls offer a supportive environment. They are often supervised by university staff and have people on hand to help students settle in, including staff and senior students. Security is often provided 24 hours a day. The rules can, however, be restricting for some. There is always the risk that you might not get on with your fellow students and you may prefer to live in either a livelier or quieter environment.

Student holidays
Not all halls provide accommodation for the whole year. You may have to clear your room during the holidays if the building is rented out for conferences or summer schools. Check with your international officer whether this is the case. Most universities will make exceptions for international students and allow you to stay during vacations or at least to store belongings in a secure space if you are going home. International students are often guaranteed accommodation at least for their first year. It is best to accept any offers as early as possible. Few institutions have enough rooms to accommodate every single student so they need to know as early as possible if rooms are going to be free.

University and college houses 
Some institutions may have purchased houses or flats that have been adapted for small groups of students, couples or families. There are also some schemes whereby private landlords allow their houses to be managed and let by universities.

The cost of your breakfast and evening meal may be included in the rent you pay. Where meals are included you can expect to pay from £300 to £380 per month. Bathroom facilities may be shared but an increasing number of universities and colleges now offer en-suite rooms, where you have your own private bathroom, at a slightly higher rent. For students with families, a number of universities and colleges offer two- or three-bedroom family units at a cost of £450 to £550 per month.
Privately owned accommodation
If you choose to rent accommodation that is privately owned, the options are shared flats/houses, lodgings, bed-sits (a single rented room with living, sleeping and sometimes cooking facilities) or private hostels. Prices can vary considerably and your institution housing office may be unable to help you if you run into problems with the landlord. For students at further education colleges, the most common form of accommodation is lodgings or home stay, which involves renting a room in a private house. The rent normally includes the cost of cleaning, laundry, breakfast and evening meals.

House and flat share 
A place in halls is usually only guaranteed for one or two years of a three-year course; usually for the first and/or third years. For your second and/or your third year flat or house sharing tends to be a popular choice. Flats and houses for rent are advertised in local papers, shop windows and in your institution's accommodation office. The best time to look for accommodation is before the end of the summer term, in June and July. If you find a flat or house at this time of year, you may need to pay for it over the summer. Some landlords will, however, reduce the amount if you are not going to be living there straight away. If you enjoy independence and cooking for yourself, sharing a flat or house is a great option. For a room in a house or flat shared with other students, expect to pay between £200 and £500 per month. The rent often excludes household bills, such as water, electricity, telephone and council tax, so check with your landlord what the rent does include before you sign the contract, so there are no unexpected costs after you move in.

Bed-sits 
Short for 'bedroom/sitting room', a bed-sit is a one room apartment in a larger building. Each room will have a single or double bed with a washing area and many also have a private cooker and bathroom. Bed-sits can be any size from reasonably spacious to extremely cramped. Although cheap, bed-sits can be lonely unless you are in a building with lots of other students. Noisy neighbours can also make it difficult to study and you will have a landlord or agency to deal with. However bed-sits can be a good way of assuring your freedom if you find the rules imposed in halls of residence too restrictive. Expect to pay between £200 and £600 per month, usually excluding household bills.

Home stays
 This is a particularly popular option for English language students and younger students at further education colleges. You live in the home of a host family, where you have your own study-bedroom and a certain number of meals with the family. Arrangements are flexible according to the needs and wants of the student, although your stay is usually seen as a kind of cultural exchange. Complete immersion in UK life is often the best way to develop your language skills and understanding of the culture and customs of a British family. You will be expected to respect and abide by basic rules that the family may impose. You are paying, however, so services such as babysitting and housework are entirely at your discretion and you are under no obligation. Home stays can work very well for students who value security and prefer a home environment, although if the host family has young children you may find that it is not the best environment for quiet study. The real advantage is that you will have to speak English daily.

Short-term home stays
In most cases home stays will be arranged for the duration of your course, either privately or through the institution you are going to attend. If you choose another accommodation option, however, it may still be possible to arrange a short, one-off weekend home stay by way of an introduction to British culture and home life. They can also be arranged through organisations such as local churches, temples, mosques or synagogues, and charitable organisations with international links. One particular organisation that arranges weekend home stay visits across the UK is Host UK, which was set up by the British Council in 1991. You can find out more at www.hostuk.org

Lodgings 
This is a room in a family house or a house owned by another individual who lives on the premises; the owner may be another student. Lodging can be similar to a home stay but the relationship is more commercial and there may be little or no element of cultural exchange. You may have little contact with the family or landlord and be treated simply as a tenant rather than as a paying guest. You are still entitled to privacy, respect and a decent standard of living, although the family or landlord may have rules about bringing guests and friends into the house. Lodgings are advertised locally in newspapers, shops and supermarkets and also through student accommodation offices and religious and charitable organisations. For lodgings where meals are included, you can expect to pay between £350 and £400 per month. Household bills are usually included.

Higher Education in the UK

Higher Education in the UK!
Higher Education
Students who wish to enter higher education must do either Advanced Level in England or Highers in Scotland. Students typically enter the university at ages seventeen in Scotland and eighteen in England, respectively.

Most students must use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service to apply the universities, however for some subjects there are different admissions services, such as NMAS for Nursing and Midwifery Diplomas. Many students in Scotland opt to remain in School for a 6th Year, and take Advanced Highers (Previously Certificate of Sixth Year Studies (CSYS) as the Scottish system uses the End of February for determining admission age many students are 17 when they start University despite staying for the 6th year)
For people who wish to enter higher education after some time out of education, who do not have the normal academic qualifications required for entry may study on an Access course, which is a course designed to prepare students for higher educations, typically offering a mix of modules at level 2 (equivalent to GCSE) and level 3 (equivalent to A level), normally including math’s and English, as well as other modules related to the degree programme the student wishes to undertake.
In Scotland, Scottish nationals do not need to pay for university tuition fees, it is paid for on their behalf by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
Nowadays, students often take a gap year after leaving sixth form college. Many students go to work, thus the universities in the United Kingdom generally welcome this phenomenon, and as a result, universities would accept a deferred entry.
Education in the four countries began with church organising schooling.
In England and Wales, between the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the 19th century most schools were established by private benefactors and operated as educational charities.
Universal education in Scotland began in 1561, with state funding from the outset, a tax to fund schools in 1633 and the Education Act 1696 aiming to establish a school and a schoolmaster in every parish. The state became involved in construction of schools in England and Wales in 1833, with the Elementary Education Act of 1870 setting the framework for universal education. Compulsory education was introduced in 1872 in Scotland along with the formation of the Scotch Education Department, and in 1888 in England and Wales. The "Balfour" Education Act of 1902 brought most schools in England and Wales under Local Education Authority control.
The "Butler" Education Act of 1944 changed the education system for secondary schools in England and Wales. Initially schools were separated into primary schools (infant schools age 5 to 7 and junior schools age 7 to 11), and secondary schools (split into more academic grammar schools and more vocational secondary modern schools). Under both Labour and Conservative governments of the 1960s and 1970s most secondary modern and grammar schools were reorganised as comprehensive schools.
Students normally enter University from 18 onwards and study for an Academic Degree. Apart from a single private university, all undergraduate education is largely state financed (with tuition fees set at a maximum index-linked £3,000 per year, repayable after graduation contingent on attaining a certain level of income, and with the state paying all fees for students from the poorest backgrounds), and UK students are generally entitled to student loans for maintenance. The state does not control syllabi, but it does influence admission procedures.The typical first degree offered at British universities is the Bachelor's degree (typically three years). Many institutions now offer an undergraduate Master's degree as a first degree, typically lasting four years. During a first degree students are known as undergraduates. The difference in fees between undergraduate and traditional postgraduate Master's degrees (and the possibility of securing LEA funding for the former) makes taking an undergraduate Master's degree as a first degree a more attractive option, although the novelty of undergraduate Master's degrees means that the relative educational merit of the two is currently unclear.
Some universities offer a Foundation degree, typically between one and two years in length for those students who hope to continue to take a first degree but are not academically strong enough.
Postgraduate education
Students who have completed a first degree are eligible to undertake a postgraduate degree, which includes:
· Master's degree (typically taken in one year)
· Doctorate degree (typically taken in three years)
Postgraduate education is not automatically financed by the State, and so admission is in practice highly competitive.
Specialist qualifications
· Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Certificate in Education (Cert Ed), C&G 7407, most of which also incorporate Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
· Law: Bachelor of Laws LL.B.
· Medicine: Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery studied at Medical school (United Kingdom)
· Business: Master of Business Administration MBA.
Adult education
Adult education, Continuing education or Lifelong learning is offered to students of all ages. These can include the vocational qualifications mentioned above and also:
· Access programme one or two year courses to allow adults access to university.
· Open University a distance learning program which can result in a Degree.
· Workers' Educational Association
A large number of semi-recreational courses, with or without qualifications, are made available by Local Education Authorities under the guise of Adult Education, such as holiday languages, crafts and yacht navigation.
Costs
The costs for a normal education in England and Wales are as follows:
· Primary: no charge
· Secondary: no charge
· Further (Secondary) Education in either a sixth form or college: no charge if under 19 years of age in that particular academic year or on a low income.
· Undergraduate Higher Education for those who started in or prior to October 2005: up to £1175 per annum (Oct 2005) depending on income, rising £25 every year.
· Undergraduate Higher Education starting October 2006 or later: up to £3000 per annum (capped) - this is due to the introduction of controversial top-up fees
· Postgraduate Higher Education: Typically £3000 per annum; however some institutions charge a larger amount.

UK Scholarships!

Every year hundreds of international students rely on Scholarships awarded by the British Government to help them study in the UK. Whilst competition is fierce for certain scholarships, as long as students are eligible - subject to the set criteria - the British council encourages them to apply.

Are there any scholarships for international students?
This article explains the ways that you might be able to get a scholarship to study in Britain. Your local British Council office will be able to give you more information about applying for your grant.
You should not travel to the UK or begin a course of studies without making sure that you have enough money to pay your academic fees and living expenses. Unless you are a European Union (EU) national, it is impossible to get a grant once you have left your own country.
Can I apply for a grant?
The competition for grants to study in the UK is very strong. Most grant-making organisations will insist that you meet some very strict requirements and you may have to be nominated by your government to get a scholarship from the UK government. If you do not meet all the requirements for a scholarship, then you will not be considered. When you apply for a scholarship, remember:

·         You must apply for your scholarship at least one year before your course starts. Deadlines vary, so you must check that you know what the deadline is before applying.

·         Your application should be clear and concise. You should use the grant-making body's application form, if it has one.

·         Many of the grant-making bodies will only give small amounts of money, which would not cover the full cost of a course.

Where do I start?
Most scholarships for study in the UK are funded by the British Government and are paid to another government for its students, either directly or through an organisation such as the British Council.
The first thing you should do, therefore, is to contact your own Ministry of Education or Education Department, which will have details of most schemes and will also be able to advise you on your own government's conditions for studying abroad

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You should also contact the nearest British Council office in your own country, which should have details of scholarship schemes and will also be able to give you information on educational courses and on living in Britain. If there is no British Council office, then contact the nearest British Embassy or High Commission.
For many scholarship schemes, it is necessary to apply well in advance of the start of the course, often at least one year, and generally you must apply in your own country.

What Scholarships are available?

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Purpose

Assists Commonwealth students and academics of high intellectual calibre to study in other Commonwealth countries. Around 400 students study in Britain each year under this scheme.

Eligibility, subject, and duration

The scholarships are primarily available for study or research for postgraduate degrees at universities. In special circumstances research study or non-university courses are considered. Scholarships for undergraduate studies are available only in the most exceptional cases.

The fellowship awards are generally for established teachers in universities or medical schools for study at postdoctoral level. They are not awarded for degree or diploma courses.

Nomination of candidates is by local committees in the Commonwealth country concerned. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission makes final selection in the UK.

How to apply

Through the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in the Commonwealth countries involved. Applicants should be resident in their own country at the time of application.

UK enquiries

For more information apply to:

The Commonwealth Scholarship. Commission Association of Commonwealth Universities. 36 Gordon Square, London. WC1H OPF. United Kingdom

British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the FCO

Purpose

To bring to the UK present and future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers, including particularly able students from countries with which the UK's economic relations are expected to develop. Some 2,200 new awards are available annually from a wide variety of countries.

Eligibility, subject, and duration

For study in any subject field, for those pursuing full-time postgraduate or second degree courses, or full-time research at or based in a UK institution of higher education in the public sector. Preference to postgraduates or those already established in a career. Scholarships occasionally given for shorter, vocationally oriented courses between three and six months. Scholarships cover all or part of the cost of the period of study. In countries receiving UK bilateral aid, the development relevance of the course is important.

How to apply

Selection of candidates is carried out by British Embassies and High Commissions in consultation with the local British Council representative. Applications must be made through the British Diplomatic Mission in the student's country of origin.

Joint funding
Some scholarships are jointly funded with leading industrial and commercial firms and grant-giving foundations. These are often advertised locally in those countries where the awards are to be offered. Otherwise information will be available at the local British Diplomatic Mission or British Council office.

Technical Co-operation Training (TCT)

Purpose

Funded by the Department for International Development, a government-to-government scheme to develop personnel resources in developing countries by supplementing local training facilities. The training is related to other forms of assistance under British aid programmes and linked to developmental projects. About 4,000 new awards annually. It is not a scholarship programme.

Eligibility, subject, and duration

Candidates, normally under the age of forty-five years, are nominated by their government and accepted on the basis of their likelihood of returning to positions where the training and skills acquired will have a suitable impact. Candidates may be tested to establish their competence in written and spoken English. Training is available in a wide range of subjects in the economic, social and technical fields but not for the humanities, fine arts and cultural subjects, and is normally at postgraduate or post-experience level. Requests for PhD level awards are subject to special scrutiny. Duration of training is usually between three months and three years. In exceptional cases, shorter or longer periods can be agreed. Awards normally cover the cost of travel, tuition fees, living expenses, books and clothes. Personal applications are not invited.

DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme (DFIDSSS)

Purpose

Jointly funded by the Department for International Development and certain UK universities, the scheme helps students of high academic calibre in developing Commonwealth countries.

Eligibility, subject, and duration

Candidates must be from a developing Commonwealth country intending to study a subject of developmental relevance, otherwise unable to pay for their studies and outside the scope of existing support schemes. Applications are not considered from public sector employees. They must be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue immediately the course of study.

Awards will be for taught postgraduate courses. In special cases, undergraduate awards will also be available where training could not be pursued in the student's own country or a nearby institution. Preference given to subjects related to the economic and social development of the overseas country.

Value

Full cost of study, including return airfare, maintenance and thesis allowance.

How to apply

Students are nominated by their own governments when a specific training requirement arises.

UK enquiries

For more information apply to:

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Association of Commonwealth Universities. 36 Gordon Square, London. WC1H OPF. United Kingdom

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)

Purpose

To ensure a continued supply of high quality research students to UK universities. The awards meet the difference between the home and overseas level of tuition fees only. Up to 850 new awards each year.

Eligibility, subject, and duration

For postgraduate students of outstanding merit and research potential, liable to pay the higher fees chargeable to overseas students. Must be research students intending full-time study for a higher degree at a British university or one of four other specific institutions. Academic merit and research potential are the sole criteria governing the selection of candidates. No account is taken of means, nationality or subject field. The awards are initially made for a year, but subject to the satisfactory progress of the award-holder, are renewable for a second or third year.

How to apply

Apply through the academic institution in the UK at which you wish to study

UK enquiries

Overseas Research Scheme

Universities UK

Woburn House

20 Tavistock Square

London WC1H 9HQ

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List of Top 25 Business Schools in UK

List of Top 25 Business Schools in UK

 1. London Business School – University of London
 2. Judge Business School – University of Cambridge
 3. Oxford Saïd Business School – University of Oxford
 4. Lancaster University Management School – Lancaster University
 5. Manchester Business School – University of Manchester
 6. Warwick Business School – University of Warwick
 7. Cranfield School of Management – Cranfield University
 8. Strathclyde Business School – University of Strathclyde
 9. Tanaka Business School – Imperial College London
10. Cass Business School – City University
11. Edinburgh Management School – Edinburgh University
12. Leeds Business School – Leeds University
13. Bradford School of Management – Bradford University
14. Bath School of Management – University of Bath
15. Nottingham Business School – Nottingham University
16. London School of Economics and Political Science – University of London
17. Henley Management College – University of Reading
18. Durham Business School – University of Durham
19. Ashridge Business School
20. Aston Business School – Aston University
21. Birmingham Business School – University of Birmingham
22. Kingston Business School – Kingston University
23. School of Business and Economics – University of Exeter
24. Bristol Business School – University of the West of England
25. School of Management – University of Southampton



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Why choose Birmingham City University?
Size & Diversity: BCU is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom with 9 campuses and over 25,000 students enrolled, which ensures an interesting student mix which reflects a broad range of cultures, nationalities, interests and age ranges.
Location: BCU's location in the centre of the country also ensures a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere since the University is easily accessible from almost anywhere in the UK and from overseas.
Career Enhancement & Planning and Career Development

Tutorials : BCU is one of the very few universities that offers career guidance and opportunities to its students during the latter part of some courses.
Low Cost: BCU is one of the least expensive universities in UK. Living expenses are also lower as Birmingham is much cheaper than London and many other cities.
Part-time Work: Birmingham offers a lot of part-time work opportunities to international students. Students can work upto 20 hours per week during the programme and full-time during vacations.
University offers many scholarships for international students.

ETC International College

ETC International College Course list (13)


General English Courses ( General English )
Courses for exam preparation ( Exam - Other )
English for Executives. Bussines English. ( Adult English Programmes )
English for executives. English for Tourism and Hotel Management. ( Tourism )
Medical English. ( Medicine )
Military English. ( Other )


Business Studies. ( Adult English Programmes )
Travel and Tourism. ( Tourism )
Web Design course ( Adult English Programmes )
Web Design course ( Adult English Programmes )
English PLUS Courses ( Combined Courses )
The Business Language Testing Service (BULATS) ( Exam - Other )
School of English for Juniors. ( Junior English Courses )

Business & Management

Business & Management!
Diploma (1st year degree equivalent) 
The Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent) is offered in association with Brunel University, West London as an alternative pathway into Year 2 of the Brunel BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree. On successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent) programme you will gain entry into the second year of one of the following undergraduate degrees:
The Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent) is offered in association with Brunel University, West London as an alternative pathway into Year 2 of the Brunel BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree. On successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent) programme you will gain entry into the second year of one of the following undergraduate degrees:
BSc (Hons) Business and Management
BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Marketing)
BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Accounting)
BSc (Hons) Business and Management (eBusiness Systems)
BSc (Hons) International Business

Progression criteria!
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
·                                 the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
·                                 the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.

Course Duration!
Start Diploma (1st Year Degree Equivalent)
Complete Diploma (1st Year Degree Equivalent)
Start Brunel University 2nd Year
Entry Point 1 2010


January 2010
August 2010
September 2011
Entry Point 2 2010


May 2010
December 2010
January/September 2011
Entry Point 3 2010


September 2010
May 2011
September 2011
Entry Point 1 2011


January 2012
August 2012
September 2012


Note: All students are required to undertake and pass a compulsory Study Skills & Learning module in the first semester of the Diploma programme.

Teaching Methods
Instruction for all modules is classroom based. Four hours of class contact per week are allocated to each module.

Assessment
Assessment for all modules is based on courseword and/or a final two hour examination. The pass mark for the Diploma (1st Year Degree Equivalent) is 40%.

Sandwich Course
After transfer to Brunel University, LIBT students are eligible to apply for the four-year thick sandwich degree programme where you will gain high quality professional experience in commercial, financial, or public sector organisations. The four year thick-sandwich course is a four year full-time degree course which includes a placement of approximately 44 weeks during the third year.

Course Structure
The Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), comprises six modules. Students must complete and pass all six academic modules and the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module to be awarded the 1st year degree.

Core Modules
·                                 Introduction to Management Enquiry
·                                 Managing Information with Technology
·                                 Introduction to Accounting
·                                 Organisational Theory & Practice
·                                 International Business Environment
·                                 Principles and Practices of Marketing
·                                 Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.
Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.
Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.
Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.
Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.
Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma (1st year degree Equivalent), all international students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed:
the six (6) core modules (with a pass mark of 40% or above)
the Interactive Learning Skills and Communication module (with a pass mark of 50% or above)
Five (5) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test (BrunELT). Students are also required to attend a minimum of 85% of all their classes.

International Foundation Programme

International Foundation Programme!

The International Foundation Programme is equivalent to A levels and other university foundation courses. It is designed to prepare students for further study on the following LIBT Diploma programmes.
On successful completion of your Diploma programme (and subject to meeting the academic and English language progression criteria) you are guaranteed entry to Year 2 of the relevant BSc (undergraduate) programmes at Brunel University.

Diploma (1st Year degree equivalent) in Economics and Finance starts only in September.
Diploma (1st Year degree Equivalent) in Information Systems and Computing only starts in September and January.
Instruction for all modules is classroom based. Four hours of class contact per week are allocated to each module.

Assessment!
Assessment for all modules is ongoing and continuous consisting of tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most modules have a final two hour examination. The overall pass mark for the International Foundation programme is 50%.

Course Structure!
The course comprises eight core modules. To be awarded the International Foundation programme students must complete and pass all eight (8) modules with a pass mark of 50% or above in each.

Core Modules!

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
Mathematics
Introduction to Computing
Management
Economics
Statistics
Marketing
Elective Modules
Information Design
Principles of Accounting
Diploma (1st Year degree equivalent) in Economics and Finance starts only in September.
Diploma (1st Year degree Equivalent) in Information Systems and Computing only starts in September and January.
Instruction for all modules is classroom based. Four hours of class contact per week are allocated to each module.



Assessment!
Assessment for all modules is ongoing and continuous consisting of tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most modules have a final two hour examination. The overall pass mark for the International Foundation programme is 50%.

Course Structure!
The course comprises eight core modules. To be awarded the International Foundation programme students must complete and pass all eight (8) modules with a pass mark of 50% or above in each.

Core Modules!

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
Mathematics
Introduction to Computing
Management
Economics
Statistics
Marketing
Elective Modules
Information Design
Principles of Accounting
School:
Navitas - LIBT London Brunel (London)
Levels: beginner+
Course length: variable

Destinations

London!

London, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, is home to an array of famous tourist attractions and some of the best shopping streets in the world. With almost 15 million international visitors per year, London is the second most visited city in the world.

Brighton!

Brighton is one of the most vibrant, colourful and creative cities in Europe. Cosmopolitan, energetic, fun, young, Brighton offers everything from its regency architectural heritage to its beachfront cool. Situated just under an hour from central London, nearly eight million tourists.

Bournemouth!

Bournemouth, known for its beautiful sandy beaches and family friendly atmosphere, is a tourist and regional centre for leisure, entertainment, culture and recreation. Hop on a train from Waterloo Station in London and in just over an hour you could be relaxing on the sandy beaches '


Oxford!

Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, has always been famous for its university and history. Nowadays, Oxford is a bustling, cosmopolitan town offering visitors a huge choice of activities and unique and exciting attractions that you would need more than one day to experience.

Cambridge!

Home to one the world’s most famous universities, carols in King’s College Chapel and punting on the river Cam, Cambridge is a cosmopolitan city with outstanding old and new architecture.

Cambridge is a delight to visit in any season,

Manchester!

Inviting, original, edgy, happening and different: spend time in Manchester and you will see that this is a city like no other. Situated only two hours from central London, Manchester is a dramatic mix of old and new.

Eastbourne!

A traditional seafront resort, Eastbourne offers five miles of beautiful, clean, award winning beaches, sea front restaurants and a range of seafront activities.


Edinburgh!

The beautiful city of Edinburgh is an enchanting place to visit. With over one million overseas visitors a year, Edinburgh is the second most visited tourist destination in the UK. Every year Edinburgh is host to a variety of events and festivals – you will be spoilt for choice.

Glasgow!

Vibrant and energetic, Glasgow is one of the liveliest, most cosmopolitan cities in Europe and is considered one of the world’s top 10 tourist cities. The city has emerged as a centre of style and vitality set against the backdrop of beautiful Victorian architecture.

General English Courses

General English Courses!

General English courses are designed for students who wish to learn or improve their ability to communicate in English. Covering all levels, from beginner to advanced, the main aim of the General English course is to increase the students’ confidence in the day-to-day use of the language. The General English courses’ syllabus has been designed to cover all major areas of the English language while also closely focusing on grammar and vocabulary development. The areas covered by General English courses are: Listening, Reading, Writing and speaking with some courses focusing even more on conversational English. General English classes benefit from a relaxed and informal yet inspiring atmosphere, and with only a small number of students in each class, all students get the chance to participate in all class activities.


Lessons are usually topic or theme based and the language and grammar are taught within the structure of the topic. This will help students learn the English language in a natural way and to use the appropriate English in a given situation. Students are well supported by the teachers who will give them encouragement, advice and feedback. The teachers are there to help students reach their English language goal. General English language courses come at the following levels, beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate, pre-advanced and advanced.

Student Visa Information

Type of student visa!

Who can apply?

Child student 

You can apply as a child student if you are between 4 and 17 years old. If you are between 4 and 15 years old, you must be coming to the United Kingdom to be educated at an independent fee-paying school.
Child visitor
You can apply as a child visitor if you are 17 years old or under and you want to come to the United Kingdom to do a course of study for up to six months.
You will not be able to switch and apply for a child student visa while you are in the United Kingdom as a child visitor. If you want to apply for a child student visa, you must apply from the country you live in.
Adult student
You can apply as an adult student if you are coming to the United Kingdom for your post-16 education.
Student visitor
You can apply as a student visitor if you are 18 years old or over, you want to come to the United Kingdom to do a course for up to six months, and you do not want to work while you are here.
You will not be able to switch and apply for an adult student visa while you are in the United Kingdom as a student visitor. If you want to apply for an adult student visa, you must apply from the country you live in.
Prospective student
You can apply as a prospective student if you want to come to the United Kingdom to help you decide which course to study or if you plan to start a course of study within six months.
You will be able to switch and apply for an adult or child student visa while you are in the United Kingdom.
16 and 17 year old students applying to come for more than six months
You and your approved education provider should agree whether you need to apply for an adult or child student visa. If you will be studying a course below National Qualification Framework level 3, you must apply as a child student. If your course is at National Qualification Framework level 3 (or equivalent) or above and is longer than two years, we recommend you apply as an adult student. If you want to study for an English language qualification at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A2 or above, you must apply as an adult student.
Applying for an adult student visa
This quick guide explains how an adult student can apply for a student visa under tier 4 of the points-based system.


Who can apply?
You can apply for an adult student visa if you are coming to the United Kingdom for your post-16 education.
If you are 16 or 17 years old and want to study a course at National Qualification Framework level 3 or above, you can agree with your approved education provider either to apply as an adult or child.  Those studying for an English language qualification at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A2 or above must apply as an adult student. See Studying as a child for more information on how to apply as a child student.
There are different rules if you are extending your permission to stay in the United Kingdom as an adult student. See Extending your adult student visa for more information.
How long can I come for?
Type of course
Length of course
Length of stay allowed
Degree level or above
12 months or more
The full length of the course
plus
four months after the end of your course
Degree level or above
Six months or more, but less than 12 months
The full length of the course
plus
two months after the end of your course
Course to prepare you for study (known as pre-sessional)
Less than six months
The full length of the course
plus
one month after the end of your course
Short course (not one to prepare you for study)
Less than six months
The full length of the course
plus
seven days after the end of your course
Below degree level
12 months or more
The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years if you are 18 years old or above)
plus
four months after the end of your course
Below degree level
Six months or more, but less than 12 months
The full length of the course
plus
two months after the end of your course
Postgraduate doctors and dentists on a recognised Foundation programme
Maximum of three years
The full length of the course (up to a maximum of three years)
plus
one month after the end of your course
What do I need to apply?
You need 40 points to be able to apply for a student visa and must provide the proof needed with your application form.
Points
What you gets points for
Proof and documents needed
  30
Doing a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider (also known as sponsorship)
Visa letter or confirmation of acceptance for studies issued by your approved education provider, before February 2010 (if you are applying within the United Kingdom) and the documents used to get the visa letter or confirmation of acceptance for studies.
From February 2010 the UK Border Agency will only accept a confirmation of acceptance for studies and will no longer accept a visa letter.
 10
Having enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)
Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money available to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application
If you apply before 1 October you will only need to show proof that you have the money needed, on the day that you apply.  However, from 1 October 2009, you must be able to prove that the money you need to apply has been in your account for 28 days before you submit your application.
You must also arrange to have your photograph taken and give your fingerprints, which are known as biometric information. See Biometrics for more information.
Approved education provider
Education providers are approved by us when we give them, a licence to teach international students in the United Kingdom, and add them to the tier 4 register of sponsors.  Once you have chosen an education provider to study with, you can check to see if they are on the tier 4 register of sponsors.  If the education provider is not on the register, you will not be able to get a student visa.
Course at an acceptable level
You can do courses that lead to an approved qualification and are:
approved at level 3 or above on the National Qualifications framework (NQF);approved at the same level in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF);
approved at the same level by the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (ACCAC);
approved at the same level by the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland;
are short-term study abroad programmes in the United Kingdom as part of your qualification at an overseas higher education institution, as long as the qualification is confirmed as the same as a United Kingdom degree level by UK NARIC. You can find contact details for UK NARIC on the right side of this page; or
an English language course at a level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you want to do another English language course after your first course, you will need to show a formal assessment of the English language level you got.
Money needed
The money that you need includes course fees and monthly living costs. The monthly living costs needed depends on where you are studying.
Length of course
Where will study
Money needed
Nine months or less
In London
Course fees
and
£800 for each calendar month of the course
Nine months or less
Outside London
Course fees
and
£600 for each calendar month of the course
More than nine months
In London
First year of fees
and
£7,200 to cover living costs the first nine months in the United Kingdom
More than nine months
Outside London
First year of fees
and
£5,400 to cover living costs the first nine months in the United Kingdom
Money needed if I have completed a course of study in the United Kingdom that was at least six months long in the past four months
You will only need to show two months worth of living costs if you have completed a course of study in the United Kingdom that was at least six months long in the past four months, and were in any of the following immigration categories:
child student;
adult student (also known as general student);
postgraduate doctor or dentist;
student (under the rules in place before 31 March 2009);
student nurse;
student re-sitting examination;
student writing up a thesis;
Student Union sabbatical officer.
The money you will need is:
Length of course
Where will study
Money needed
Nine months or less
In London
Course fees
and
£800 for each calendar month of the course up to a maximum of two months
Nine months or less
Outside London
Course fees
and
£600 for each calendar month of the course up to a maximum of two months
More than nine months
In London
First year of fees
and
£1,600 to cover two months of living costs in the United Kingdom
More than nine months
Outside London
First year of fees
and
£1,200 to cover two months of living costs in the United Kingdom
How much does a student visa cost?
The student visa application fee depends on where you apply from:
Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a Public Enquiry Office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145
What application form should I use?
If you are applying from inside the United Kingdom, you should use the Tier 4 (general) application form.
If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom contact your nearest British Embassy.

Summer/Junior Courses!

Summer/Junior Courses!

These courses are specifically designed for learners between 8 and 18 years old and are offered between June and September each year.
They are offered in a variety of forms but they generally include the following:
A language course of between 15 and 20 hours per week
Accommodation in either a dedicated residence or with selected host families  with all meals provided
A programme of outdoor and indoor activities


A programme of appropriate visits and excursions
24 Hour supervision by qualified and vetted staff
Transport to and from the port/airport of arrival
Special arrangements for leaders and teachers where learners come as a group
Reports on progress
End of course Certificates

Professional English

Professional English!
                                                  These courses are sometimes referred to as Executive or Business English Courses and they are directed mainly at those who aim to improve their English communication skills for use in a work context.They vary in length and intensity but they generally offer some or all of the following:
English language training which is tailored to the professional needs of the learners.A needs analysis which is carried out by the provider institution to identify the training requirements of the professional participant.




Specific learning goals are set!
                                                                        Training is intensive and groups are small , typically 3-5 participants.There is often a one to one element to the courses and sometimes it is entirely individual.
Specialist language training is provided  e.g. legal or marketing vocabulary.Opportunities to meet professionals in the chosen field and to visit relevant  places of professional interest.In addition to the training aspect of the course great care is given to the kind of accommodation offered – usually good quality hotel or specially selected host families with en-suite facilities.

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