LONDON2015-2016
FULFIL YOUR AMBITION FOR A TRULY PRESTIGIOUS DEGREE Institute of Education
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ONCAMPUS London offers an aspirational and maturing environment for international students, preparing you for future academic success at University of London Colleges.
From our centre at Birkbeck, in the heart of the University of London, you are encouraged to develop the tools for success on degree programmes at top UK universities. The courses on offer are intense but rewarding and aim to challenge you into developing the personal attributes demanded by the admissions tutors of internationally renowned, research-led University of London Colleges.
ONCAMPUS LONDON
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Anna Trygubenko
STUDIED Undergraduate Foundation Programme – Business
RESULTS AAA
PROGRESSED TO Global Change: Environment, Economy & Development at Queen Mary
“ONCAMPUS London is positioned in the centre of London and it is an amazing place to study. Students have a lot of opportunity to meet and make friends from all around the world.
As part of my course at ONCAMPUS London I study Economics, International Relations and Sociology. The facilities are excellent; we have access to a very good library at Birkbeck, University of London.”
02 Welcome to ONCAMPUS London
04 The University campus and surrounding area
13 Your route to a university degree
16 Our programmes
22 The best choice for your future career - which degree?
26 Living in London - guide to accommodation
30 Next steps
32 Application form
ONCAMPUS London is proud to work in partnership with seven University of London Colleges to offer high-quality university preparation programmes for international students from our base at Birkbeck, University of London.
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Fulfil your ambition for a truly prestigious degree
• Progress to University of London Colleges with the UK’s leading pre-university provider.
• Seven University of London College partners welcome applications from our students for many of their degree programmes and, in some cases, offer guaranteed progression based on specific criteria.
• ONCAMPUS London is part of Cambridge Education Group, who has been preparing students for the UK’s top universities since 1952, and was the first private provider of university Foundation programmes in the UK in 1985.
Part of the University of London environment from day one
• Study within the world-class facilities of Birkbeck College in the
heart of academic London, next to other University of London Colleges such as SOAS and UCL.
• Access to Birkbeck’s library, the University of London gym facilities and cafeteria.
• Study, live and make friends with University of London students from across the world.
A comprehensive study programme
• Comprehensive and intensive 25-hour-per-week combined academic and English programme.
• Compulsory modules include:
- regular mock IELTS tests using external examiners held at ONCAMPUS London, including intensive IELTS preparation
- one free IELTS examination per student per programme.
• You will be accompanied to regular Open Lectures held by LSE and UCL.
- seminars, lectures and tutorials designed to give you an introduction to university life in the UK, within a supportive environment.
Quality assured
• ONCAMPUS London is reviewed regularly by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), who is responsible for maintaining
standards across the UK university system.
• Maximum class size of 18-25 for English means that teaching can be tailored to your individual needs.
• Your own personal tutor and regular tutorial meetings to ensure successful progression.
• A proven track record of supporting students to progress to the best universities in the UK. Read more about our outstanding results and destinations on page 24.
Life and support outside the classroom
• A comprehensive induction programme will help you settle into London life, with the
ONCAMPUS team helping you open a bank account, get an Oyster card (essential for travelling around the capital on buses and the Underground) and register with the police if you need to.
• Student ambassadors to help you settle into your new life at ONCAMPUS London. Opportunities for you to become an ambassador to help future students.
• Our team can give you advice on transferring from another institution in the UK and changing your visa.
• There are students from over 50 nationalities currently studying at ONCAMPUS London. You will gain confidence in your use of English by studying, living and socialising with students from a truly diverse mix of nations, with classmates from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America.
• Enrichment programme including national holiday celebrations, cultural awareness events, charity fundraising and international food and film clubs organised by the Social committee at ONCAMPUS London.
RIVER THAMES
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION
HOLBORN CHANCERY LANE
RUSSELL SQUARE
KING’S CROSSST PANCRAS
ANGEL
LONDONST PANCRAS
MORNINGTONCRESCENT
CAMDEN TOWN
CAMDEN ROAD
CALEDONIAN ROAD
TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
WARREN STREETEUSTON SQUAREGREAT
PORTLANDSTREET
OXFORD CIRCUS
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
LEICESTER SQUARE
LONDON CHARING CROSS
LONDON WATERLOO
LAMBETH NORTH
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
BOROUGH
EMBANKMENT
TEMPLE
LONDON BLACKFRIARS
MANSIONHOUSE
ST PAUL’S
MOORGATE
BARBICAN
OLD STREET
FARRINGDON
SOUTHWARK
WESTMINSTER
VICTORIA
SLOANE SQUARE
SOUTH KENSINGTONGLOUCESTER ROAD
ST JAMES’S PARK
COVENT GARDENBOND STREET
HYDE PARKCORNER
GREEN PARK
GREEN PARK
BUCKINGHAM PALACEGARDENS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
MARBLE ARCH
LANCASTER GATE
QUEENSWAY
KENSINGTON GARDENS
HYDE PARK
REGENT’S PARK
THE ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE AND THE LONDON
CENTRAL MOSQUE
BAYSWATER
LONDON PADDINGTON
BAKER STREET
EDGWARE ROAD
WARWICK AVENUE
SOUTH HAMPSTEAD
SWISS COTTAGE CHALK FARM
ROYAL OAK
REGENT’SPARK
LONDON EUSTON
ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Oxford Street
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
SOAS
THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON UNION
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
ST PAUL’SCATHEDRAL
TATE MODERN
THE LONDON EYE1.8 miles / 35 mins walk / 13 mins bike
BIG BEN1.8 miles / 35 mins walk / 13 mins bike
THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
THE SCIENCE MUSEUM
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
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QUEEN MARY4.8 miles
GOLDSMITHS6.8 miles
ROYAL HOLLOWAY24.5 miles
Woodland Court:2.2 miles
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TO HIGHGATE HILL MURUGAN TEMPLE:
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Study in the heart of academic
LONDON • The Federation of the University of London comprises 19 Colleges and 10
specialist institutes, with 185,000 students studying over 7,400 courses.
• Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, UCL Institute of Education, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Royal Veterinary College and The Courtauld Institute of Art are all partners of ONCAMPUS London and part of The Federation of the University of London.
• Seven of the world’s top universities are University of London Colleges (2014-15 Times Higher Education World University Rankings) including three current ONCAMPUS London partners: Birkbeck, Queen Mary and Royal Holloway.
40.8 miles | 13 mins | 6 mins
31.1 miles | 22 mins | 9 mins
0.5 miles | 9 mins | 3 mins
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All distances are from ONCAMPUS London
Chancery Lane
Holborn
Covent Garden
RussellSquare
GoodgeStreet
King’s CrossSt Pancras
Euston
WarrenStreet
TottenhamCourt Road
The British Museum3 minutes
The British Library12 minutes
Oxford Street12 minutes
University of London Union Building (including student gym and stationery shop)3 minutes
UCL
IOE
SOAS
Senate House
Birkbeck
A short walk from everything
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RIVER THAMES
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION
HOLBORN CHANCERY LANE
RUSSELL SQUARE
KING’S CROSSST PANCRAS
ANGEL
LONDONST PANCRAS
MORNINGTONCRESCENT
CAMDEN TOWN
CAMDEN ROAD
CALEDONIAN ROAD
TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
WARREN STREETEUSTON SQUAREGREAT
PORTLANDSTREET
OXFORD CIRCUS
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
LEICESTER SQUARE
LONDON CHARING CROSS
LONDON WATERLOO
LAMBETH NORTH
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
BOROUGH
EMBANKMENT
TEMPLE
LONDON BLACKFRIARS
MANSIONHOUSE
ST PAUL’S
MOORGATE
BARBICAN
OLD STREET
FARRINGDON
SOUTHWARK
WESTMINSTER
VICTORIA
SLOANE SQUARE
SOUTH KENSINGTONGLOUCESTER ROAD
ST JAMES’S PARK
COVENT GARDENBOND STREET
HYDE PARKCORNER
GREEN PARK
GREEN PARK
BUCKINGHAM PALACEGARDENS
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
MARBLE ARCH
LANCASTER GATE
QUEENSWAY
KENSINGTON GARDENS
HYDE PARK
REGENT’S PARK
THE ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE AND THE LONDON
CENTRAL MOSQUE
BAYSWATER
LONDON PADDINGTON
BAKER STREET
EDGWARE ROAD
WARWICK AVENUE
SOUTH HAMPSTEAD
SWISS COTTAGE CHALK FARM
ROYAL OAK
REGENT’SPARK
LONDON EUSTON
ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Oxford Street
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
SOAS
THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON UNION
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
ST PAUL’SCATHEDRAL
TATE MODERN
THE LONDON EYE1.8 miles / 35 mins walk / 13 mins bike
BIG BEN1.8 miles / 35 mins walk / 13 mins bike
THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
THE SCIENCE MUSEUM
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
DON
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QUEEN MARY4.8 miles
GOLDSMITHS6.8 miles
ROYAL HOLLOWAY24.5 miles
Woodland Court:2.2 miles
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SENATE HOUSE OOF
BIRKBECK
TO HIGHGATE HILL MURUGAN TEMPLE:
4 miles
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a Birkbeck
b Goldsmiths
c Queen Mary
d Royal Holloway
e The Courtauld Institute of Art
f UCL Institute of Education
g Royal Veterinary College
1 ONCAMPUS London at Birkbeck University of London
2 The British Museum
3 The National Gallery
4 The British Library
5 Victoria and Albert Museum
6 The Natural History Museum
7 Science Museum
8 Tate Modern
LONDON HEATHROW INTERNATIONAL
LONDON CITY AIRPORT
LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
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Railway Line Place of Worship: Hindu Temple
Restaurant Underground Station
Place of Worship: Mosque
Place of Worship: Church
Railway Station
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BIRKBECK UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Research excellence
• Research in 16 subject areas at Birkbeck is rated as ‘internationally excellent’ and ‘world leading’.
• Over 90% of Birkbeck academics are research-active and many are renowned world-class experts in their fields.
• The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for excellence in higher education research was awarded in 2006. This research was undertaken by Birkbeck’s Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development – a leading centre for neuropsychological research.
Teaching excellence
• Ranked in the top 1% in the world in the Times Higher Education World University 2013-2014 Rankings.
• Ranked number one by students (National Student Surveys 2005-2012).
• The highest recommendation of broad confidence in its academic standards from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for higher education has been awarded to Birkbeck.
Birkbeck is internationally recognised forexcellence in the following subject areas:
• Arts
• Law
• Business, Economics and Informatics
• Social Science, History and Philosophy
• Science
Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. The College is situated in the heart of the University of London’s central campus, next to many other University of London Colleges, including UCL IOE, UCL and SOAS. The central location is only minutes’ walk from the British Museum and other famous London attractions.
Established in 1823, Birkbeck has a long history of offering the highest quality university education. The College is a multi-faculty institution offering over 200 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
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GOLDSMITHS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
• Top 10 in the UK for Art, Design, and Media and Communications (The Complete University Guide 2014).
• In the world’s top 40 for international students (QS World University Rankings 2014).
• Impressive facilities in art and design, theatre and performance, media and communications, and psychology.
• Located across the River Thames in South East London, 5 minutes from London Bridge by train.
• Goldsmiths graduates are now working for the BBC, British Council, Google, London Assembly, M&C Saatchi, Penguin Ltd, Sony and The Wall Street Journal.
Founded in 1891, and part of the University of London since 1904, Goldsmiths is ranked first in London for high quality and helpful staff (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014) and has been voted one of the UK’s top creative universities (Which? University 2013).
Goldsmiths is based within London’s vibrant New Cross, an area that’s been described by The New York Times as a hub of creative talent. It’s just a short journey away from the centre of London and all the entertainment, facilities and opportunities it offers.
“I have enjoyed the course at ONCAMPUS as it has helped me to develop my knowledge and it has given me the option to go to a highly ranked university to study the subject I want to progress in.”
Muhammad Fithry Bin Akbar Ali
STUDIED Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Humanities
RESULTS ABB
PROGRESSED TO Media and Communications at Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths is internationally recognised forexcellence in the following subject areas:
• Media and Communications
• Sociology
• Computing
• Politics and International Studies
• Psychology
Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions. With around 17,840 students and 4,000 staff, it is one of the biggest University of London colleges. Queen Mary teach and research across a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, law, medicine and dentistry, and science and engineering.
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QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
• A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, Queen Mary fosters world-class research as well as excellence in education.
• 9th for Research in the UK (2014 REF Rankings).
• Ranked 98th in the world in the QS World University 2014-15 rankings.
• Queen Mary graduates are in the top 10 for the highest starting salaries according to The Sunday Times.
• Considered one of the world’s most culturally diverse institutions, Queen Mary’s student body represents over 151 nationalities.
• Extensive scholarship scheme in the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
• Queen Mary has 2,000 rooms of award-winning accommodation on London’s only fully integrated campus.
• Consistently ranked as one of the leading London Universities for the overall student experience.
Queen Mary is the third-largest University of London College.
Queen Mary is internationally recognised forexcellence in the following subject areas:
• Business, Economics, Finance and Management
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Sciences
• Life Sciences
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ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
• Ranked 17th in the UK overall and 118th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-15.
• The top university in the UK for ‘International Outlook’, recognising the multi-national student population and outlook as a global university.
• Home to a culturally diverse community of 9,000 students from over 130 countries.
• One of the world’s most beautiful campuses located just 19 miles from central London.
• Rated as the safest university in the London area (Complete University Guide 2013).
• Guaranteed place in halls of residence for all first year undergraduates who select Royal Holloway as their firm UCAS choice.
Royal Holloway is one of the top research-intensive institutions in the UK and is internationally recognised for excellent research and teaching across the arts, sciences, social sciences and management.
“It has been very useful to learn academic skills which I can use next year at university. Adjusting to life in London and learning how to live in the UK has been really important and ONCAMPUS London has helped me to do this.”
Chan Ching (Tiffany)
STUDIED Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Humanities
PROGRESSED TO BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
Royal Holloway is internationally recognised forexcellence in the following subject areas:
• Management and Economics
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Science
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THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
• The Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the finest small art museums in the world and an innovative programme of exhibitions.
• One of the largest History of Art departments in the UK.
• Distinctive small group teaching (12:1 staff/student ratio).
• Renowned for breadth and depth of coverage – from antiquity to the contemporary and geographical range extends to early Christian Byzantium, early modern Persia and contemporary China.
• Research-led approach to teaching - 95% of The Courtauld’s research is recognised as either world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014).
• 94% of students are satisfied with the teaching they have received (NSS 2012).
• 97% of graduates are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating (HESA 2011/2012).
• The Courtauld has over 5,000 alumni, many of whom fulfil key roles as museum directors, curators, academics, conservators, critics, journalists, and various roles in the commercial art world. They include directors of the British Museum, the Tate, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), and the National Gallery of Canada.
The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of art history and conservation. The Courtauld prides itself on offering a truly memorable learning experience. Study in the spectacular Somerset House in the heart of London, on the banks of the Thames.
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Wing Shuen Chan
STUDIED Undergraduate Foundation Programme – Life Sciences
RESULTS A*A*A*
PROGRESSED TO BVetMed Veterinary Medicine at Royal Veterinary College
ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
“Without ONCAMPUS London, securing a place at university would have been impossible. The help with UCAS applications was excellent throughout induction and the rest of the year.”
Founded in 1791, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London, is the UK’s largest, oldest and only independent veterinary school and a highly-ranked centre for bioscience degrees and research. It was the driving force behind the establishment of the UK’s veterinary profession and ever since then it has been at the forefront of teaching, research and practice in veterinary and biological sciences.
Based in Camden (London) and on a 575-acre site in Hertfordshire, its two campuses offer a friendly, supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning. The broad range of programmes (Biological Sciences, Bioveterinary Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing) are of international appeal and attract students who go on to become practising veterinarians, animal and human health scientists, veterinary nurses and leaders in industry and government.
• The RVC’s Bioveterinary Sciences course was the first of its kind in the UK and is consistently ranked within the top 10 of UK Biosciences courses.
• The Bioveterinary Sciences courses are accredited and recognised by the Society of Biology and received 100% student satisfaction ratings in 2011 and 2012.
• The RVC owns the London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC), London’s largest bioscience incubator, which is home to over 40 biotechnology and life science companies – from small start-ups to more established players.
• In 2013, the RVC achieved the unique distinction of being the only veterinary school in the world to hold full accreditation from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC).
• 93% of graduates find employment/further study within six months of graduating.
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UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
• Ranked number 1 in the world for education (QS Education Rankings 2014).
• Ranked number 1 for education research in the UK (Research Assessment Exercise).
• Shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year’ award at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2014.
• High employability ratings with 93% of postgraduates in employment/further study six months after graduation.
• Central London location.
The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is a world-class centre of excellence for courses in education and social sciences. They are ranked first in the world for education (QS World Rankings 2014), first in the UK for education research (RAE 2008) and have been shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year’ award at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2014.
Located in the heart of central London, the IOE is a global hub of ideas and debate in education and related social sciences and has a true commitment to research and teaching excellence. Our world-renowned academic staff conduct research for governments, ministries, schools and universities, meaning that the Institute’s expertise continually influences and shapes educational policy across the world.
The Institute is the number one choice for education professionals from around the world to develop themselves and their careers. We offer two undergraduate programmes, 60 flexible masters programmes and have the largest doctoral school in its field in the UK.
Institute of Education
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Fulfil your ambitions for a truly prestigious degree
Your route to a
UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Master’s pathwayUndergraduate pathways
MASTER’S FOUNDATION(1-3 TERMS)
MASTER’S DEGREE
Year 1
UNDERGRADUATE FOUNDATION
(3 TERMS)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE(3 OR 4 TERMS)
Year 2
University of London College partner degree
ONCAMPUS London programme
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
*ONCAMPUS London students apply through UCAS for undergraduate programmes and can apply to up to five universities. Students on the Master’s Foundation Programme can apply for a suitable Master’s degree at any university.
Exceptional support to make your application
TO YOUR CHOSEN UNIVERSITIES
Expert guidance and support
• ONCAMPUS London is an approved UCAS Centre.
• Every student on Undergraduate and Master’s Foundation programmes has access to one-to-one guidance with their university applications.
• Our specially trained higher education (HE) staff are here to help to prepare you for University of London entry through:
- academic interview at induction
- frequent UCAS workshops, including How to apply to the best UK universities and colleges; How to write a winning Personal Statement; How to research and choose your perfect university
- UCAS Surgery Drop-in sessions
- Open Days, taster lectures, and talks from our University of London partners
- interview practice and training for university admissions tests.
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Exceptional support to make your application
TO YOUR CHOSEN UNIVERSITIES
Application journey:
UNDERGRADUATE FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE
MASTER’S FOUNDATION
REGISTER WITH UCAS
WRITE APPLICATIONS(Statement of Purpose &
Academic CV)
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
CONFIRM OFFERS & RESULTS
ISSUE CAS(Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
REGISTER ONLINE APPLICATIONS
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
CONDITIONAL OFFERS
RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OPTIONS
(Personal Statements & online application forms)
CONFIRM OFFERS & CLEAR CONDITIONS
ISSUE CAS(Confirmation of Acceptance
for Studies)
RESEARCH UNIVERSITY & CAREER OPTIONS
RESEARCH DEGREE CHOICES
WRITE APPLICATIONS
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Length of programme2: 3 terms
English level: From 5.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.0, for 3-term UFP
Academic requirements: See page 30 for country-specific requirements
Minimum age: 17+
Hours per week: Up to 25
Examinations/Coursework: 60%/40%
Pass mark for progression1: You will need to meet the academic grades from your university offers1 6.5 IELTS (external IELTS examination) is required for most degrees at University of London partners
Programme details
Progression1 to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees, or the International Year One Programme.
Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
Degree progression
1 Some programmes at Birkbeck offer guaranteed progression on meeting the specified entry criteria. See the degree subject list on page 22 for more information.
2 Extended programmes are available if you do not yet have the required English language level. This programme last 4 terms and include English language modules (ELM) followed by the 3 terms of Foundation required to apply for entry to the first year of your undergraduate degree.
IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5
3 terms
IELTS 4.0 IELTS 4.5 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5 IELTS 7.0
Extended Master’s Foundation Programme
3 terms1 term
2 terms
3 terms 1 term
Extended Master’s Foundation Programme
2 terms
3 terms 1 term
Extended Master’s Foundation Programme
1 term
Master’s Foundation Programme
1 term 3 terms
Master’s degree
Undergraduatedegree
Undergraduate FoundationProgramme
Extended UFP
4 terms
Dates and fees
Per termAnnually (3 terms)
21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016 £4,950 £14,850
11 January 2016 – 19 August 2016 £4,950 £14,850
All programmes are subject to a £200 registration fee and £2,300 refundable deposit.
An additional fee of £600 is charged for the Computing, Engineering and Sciences and Life Science pathways.
The 1-term extended UFP is available to start in June or September.
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Who is this programme designed for?This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at the top universities across the UK. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at top universities across the UK. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.
How long will I study for?This programme lasts one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to eight teaching weeks and one reading week. You will undertake up to 25 hours of classroom-based study per week.
What will I study?This programme includes English and three academic subject modules. English will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately if you need additional support to develop your English language.
There are four academic pathways to choose from and you will study the pathway most suited to your chosen progression degree. Academic skills relevant to the specific subject area will be taught to fully prepare you for university study. The pathways are: Business, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Life Sciences.
Pathways and academic modules
There are four different pathway options. You will study the pathway most suitable for your chosen progression degree.
The pathways are:
Business• Economics and Finance• Business Behaviours• Skills for Business
Engineering and Physical Sciences• Pure Mathematics• Physical Sciences• Skills for Science
Humanities and Social Sciences• Globalisation and Internationalisation• Human Interactions• Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Sciences• Molecular Biology• Biology and Biochemistry• Skills for Science
How will I be assessed?You will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the programme to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the programme. Full assessment of the programme will take place in the final term. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the University environment, and include project work, essays, presentations and unseen examination.
Note: Modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when you arrive at ONCAMPUS London.
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Length of programme2: 3 or 4 terms
English level: From 5.0 IELTS or equivalent for 4 term IY1
From 5.5 IELTS or equivalent for 3 term IY1
Academic requirements: See page 30 for country-specific requirements
Minimum age: 18 within three months of starting the ONCAMPUS programme
Hours per week: Up to 25
Examinations/Coursework: 60%/40%
Pass mark for progression1: Subject to achieving a Merit (60%) in each of the academic modules and 6.5 IELTS (external IELTS examination with no single element less than 6.0)
Programme details
International Year One (IY1)
1 Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
2 Your application will be assessed and you may be offered a 3 or 4 term programme depending on your English level and academic background.
This programme, previously known as the International Diploma Programme, offers guaranteed progression1 to Year 2 of the following business-related undergraduate degrees at Birkbeck University of London:
• BSc (Hons) Accounting
• BA (Hons) Accounting and Management
• BSc (Hons) Business
• BA (Hons) Management
Degree progression
Dates and fees
No. of terms
Programme dates Per term Total tuition fees
3 21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016 £4,950 £14,850
4 21 September 2015 – 19 August 2016 £4,950 £19,800
3 11 January 2016 – 19 August 2016 £4,950 £14,850
All programmes are subject to a £200 registration fee and £2,300 refundable deposit.
Year 2 of undergraduate
degree
International Year One
3 or 4 terms
IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5
Programme contentAll students study eight academic modules:
• Business Environment
• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Marketing Principles
• Business Decision Making
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Business Skills for Proposals and Pitches
• Study and Communication Skills for Business
Plus English for Academic Purposes
Who is this programme designed for?This programme is designed for international students who do not quite have the academic grades and/or English level to start the first year of an undergraduate degree in the UK, but have a stronger profile than a UFP student.
All students who achieve the required mark for progression are guaranteed progression1 to Year 2 of a selection of business-related undergraduate degrees at Birkbeck. This programme is set at level 4, and is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate business degree in the UK.
How long will I study for?Your application will be assessed and you may be offered a 3 or 4 term programme depending on your English level and academic background.
The duration of the programme is one academic year (nine or twelve) months). The year is divided into three or four terms of seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week, and an examination week. You will undertake up to 28 hours of classroom-based study per week.
What will I study?This programme includes nine core modules, taken by all students throughout the course. These modules are: English, and eight academic modules relating to business and management.
The academic modules available for this programme are shown on the previous page.
How will I be assessed?You will be assessed by a variety of methods during your time with us: the intention is that you have a chance to experience the full range of assessment methods that you might experience at university when you start the second year of your chosen degree.
Assessments will normally include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination, and unseen written examinations.
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“Throughout the course we have had to explore different areas in business which will help me to progress and specialise in the future. The teachers have been really supportive and have made this year really interesting.”
Yu-ning Huang
STUDIED International Year One
PROGRESSED TO BSc (Hons) Business at Birkbeck
Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP)Length of programme2: 1, 2 or 3 terms
English level:
• 3 terms – from 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.5
• 2 terms – from 6.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 6.0
• 1 term – from 6.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 6.5
Academic requirements: See page 30 for country-specific requirements
Minimum age: 21+
Hours per week: Up to 25
Pass mark for progression:
• Student applications will be assessed by the respective university on a case-by-case basis.
1 Some programmes at Birkbeck offer guaranteed progression on meeting the specified entry criteria. See the degree subject list on page 22 for more information.
2 Extended Programmes are available if you do not yet have the required English language level. These programmes last 4 or 5 terms and include English language modules (ELM) followed by the 3 terms of Foundation required to apply for entry to the first year of your Master’s degree.
Progression1 to a wide range of Master’s degrees.
Programme details
Degree progression
IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.5 IELTS 7.0
Master’s Foundation Programme
Master’s degree
Extended MFP
4 terms 3 terms 2 terms 1 term
Dates and fees
No. of terms
Programme datesTuition fees per programme
Progressing to Master’s degree starting in
2 30 March 2015 – 14 August 2015 £9,500 Sept 2015
3 21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016 £14,850 Sept 2016
3 11 January 2016 – 19 August 2016 £14,850 Sept 2016
2 11 January 2016 – 03 June 2016 £9,900 Sept 2016
2 29 March 2016 – 19 August 2016 £9,900 Sept 2016
1 13 June 2016 – 19 August 2016 £4,950 Sept 2016
All programmes are subject to a £200 registration fee and £2,300 refundable deposit.
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The 1-term extended MFP is available to start in June or September.
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Who is this programme designed for?This programme is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the UK. The Master’s Foundation will allow you to improve your English while learning the study skills and research methods that you will need during your Master’s degree studies. Depending on the length of the programme you study, you may also study academic modules relating to your chosen progression degree.
How long will I study for?Each term is divided into seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week and an assessment week. You will undertake up to 25 hours of classroom-based study per week.
What will I study?1 termIf you study this programme, you will study two compulsory units of research study skills, including a major project, plus English language.
2 termsIf you study this programme, you will study two compulsory units of research project, personal and professional development, plus English language. You will also choose an additional academic subject unit, depending on your intended progression degree.
3 termsIf you study this programme, you will study two compulsory units of a research project, personal and professional development, plus English language. You will also choose two additional academic subject units, depending on your intended progression degree, and availability.
How will I be assessed?Each module will have an assessment schedule, which will be completed by the end of the appropriate term, and will include formative and summative assignments and other assessment tasks. Assessments will be designed to demonstrate learning across the individual modules of the programme and to allow you to experience a wide range of the assessment methods used in UK postgraduate programmes.
Assessments will normally include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination and unseen written examinations.
Academic subject units are arranged by pathway, and include:
Business• Organisations and Behaviour• Marketing Principles• Financial Accounting and Reporting• Business Strategy
Life Sciences• Analysis of Scientific Data and Information• Pharmacological Principles of Drugs Actions• Medicinal Chemistry
Engineering• Analytical Methods for Engineers• Business Management Techniques for Engineers
• Mechanical Principles
Social Sciences• Understanding the Learning Process • Psychology of Human and Criminal Behaviour• The Global Environment• Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design
Note: The optional modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when you arrive at ONCAMPUS London.
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The best choice for your future career
WHICH DEGREE?
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KEY:
*Subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
Undergraduate/postgraduate guaranteed progression* routes
Use this table to check which ONCAMPUS London partners offer degrees in your chosen speacialist area.
Refer to our website www.oncampus.global for a full list of all degrees available.
Birkbeck Goldsmiths Queen Mary Royal Holloway RVC IOE Courtauld
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Anthropology
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Art/Design
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Biochemistry X X
Biological Sciences X
Biomedical Sciences U X
Bioveterinary Sciences X
Business
Communication Studies
Computing/Computer Sciences
Criminology
Dance
Dental Materials
Digital Media
Drama/Theatre
Economics
Education
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Sciences/Technology
Film Studies
Finance
Forensics
Games Development/Technology
Geography
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History of Art X X
Human Resource Management
Information Systems/Technology X
International Business
International Relations/Development Studies
Journalism
Languages
Law (LLB)
Law (LLM)
Linguistics
Management
Marketing
Material Sciences
Mathematics/Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Media
Music
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Philosophy
Politics/Political Science
Psychology
Social Sciences
Social Work/Policy
Sociology
Sports Management
TESOL
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Accounting
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art/Design
Arts Management
Astrophysics X
Biochemistry X X
Biological Sciences X
Biomedical Sciences U X
Bioveterinary Sciences X
Business
Communication Studies
Computing/Computer Sciences
Criminology
Dance
Dental Materials
Digital Media
Drama/Theatre
Economics
Education
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Environmental Management
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A proven
TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
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Our Undergraduate Foundation Programme results and destinations were exceptional in 2014.
77% of Undergraduate Foundation students achieved A*-A,
93% achieved A*-B.
Follows a sample of our Undergraduate Foundation Programme students, results and destinations:
Name Nationality Grade University destination Undergraduate degree
Seonju Lee South Korean A*AA Birkbeck, University of London Criminology and Criminal Justice
Yuichi Seki Japanese ABC Birkbeck, University of London Financial Economics
Ekin Aydogdu Turkish A*AA Royal Veterinary College, University of London Bioveterinary Sciences
Andrey Kravchenko Russian A*AB Goldsmiths, University of London Media and Communications
Hyuk Lee South Korean AAB Goldsmiths, University of London Media and Communications
Junfeng Chen Chinese A*AB Queen Mary University of London Materials Science and Engineering
Birjees Qasim Pakistani AAA Queen Mary University of London LLB Law
Enxhi Hasani Albanian AAA Queen Mary University of London Electronic Engineering
Muhammad Anwar Pakistani AAA Queen Mary University of London Mechanical Engineering
Oliver Walter Kollodzieyski German AAA Queen Mary University of London Sustainable Energy Engineering
Madi Saulebay Kazakh AAAB Queen Mary University of London Economics, Finance and Management
Seiga Yano Japanese AAAB Queen Mary University of London Economics and Finance
Jungho You South Korean A*BC Royal Holloway, University of London Management
Jin Li Lee South Korean AAB Royal Holloway, University of London Management
Natalie Raydan E Raydan Saudi Arabian AAB Royal Holloway, University of London Politics and International Relations and Philosophy
Seungsu Yoo South Korean ABB Royal Holloway, University of London Management with Marketing
Liliya Adeeva Russian A*A*A King's College London Biomedical Science
Fatima Masood M Aqil Abdulla Alawar Emirati A*A*A King's College London Biochemistry
Dimitrios Marko Greek A*AA City University London Business Studies
Aung Zin Phyo Thein Burmese AAA Durham University International Relations
HanZhong Wang Chinese A*AA University of Warwick Electronic Engineering
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Name Nationality Grade University destination Undergraduate degree
Seonju Lee South Korean A*AA Birkbeck, University of London Criminology and Criminal Justice
Yuichi Seki Japanese ABC Birkbeck, University of London Financial Economics
Ekin Aydogdu Turkish A*AA Royal Veterinary College, University of London Bioveterinary Sciences
Andrey Kravchenko Russian A*AB Goldsmiths, University of London Media and Communications
Hyuk Lee South Korean AAB Goldsmiths, University of London Media and Communications
Junfeng Chen Chinese A*AB Queen Mary University of London Materials Science and Engineering
Birjees Qasim Pakistani AAA Queen Mary University of London LLB Law
Enxhi Hasani Albanian AAA Queen Mary University of London Electronic Engineering
Muhammad Anwar Pakistani AAA Queen Mary University of London Mechanical Engineering
Oliver Walter Kollodzieyski German AAA Queen Mary University of London Sustainable Energy Engineering
Madi Saulebay Kazakh AAAB Queen Mary University of London Economics, Finance and Management
Seiga Yano Japanese AAAB Queen Mary University of London Economics and Finance
Jungho You South Korean A*BC Royal Holloway, University of London Management
Jin Li Lee South Korean AAB Royal Holloway, University of London Management
Natalie Raydan E Raydan Saudi Arabian AAB Royal Holloway, University of London Politics and International Relations and Philosophy
Seungsu Yoo South Korean ABB Royal Holloway, University of London Management with Marketing
Liliya Adeeva Russian A*A*A King's College London Biomedical Science
Fatima Masood M Aqil Abdulla Alawar Emirati A*A*A King's College London Biochemistry
Dimitrios Marko Greek A*AA City University London Business Studies
Aung Zin Phyo Thein Burmese AAA Durham University International Relations
HanZhong Wang Chinese A*AA University of Warwick Electronic Engineering
Name Nationality University destination Degree
Hatim Abdellaue Moroccan Birkbeck, University of London Management with Human Resource Management
Ikemesit Okon Ansa Nigerian Birkbeck, University of London Advanced Computing Technologies
Kyoko Ono Japanese Birkbeck, University of London Intercultural Communication
Gozde Rodoplu Turkish Birkbeck, University of London Sports Marketing
Younggeol Yoo South Korean Birkbeck, University of London Sports Management and the Business of Football
Sabeekah J N H Alfalah Kuwaiti Birkbeck, University of London Management
Sadia Zahid Pakistani Birkbeck, University of London International Marketing
Hissah Meshal Kuwaiti Birkbeck, University of London Management
Mark Cassar Maltese Birkbeck, University of London Management with Marketing
Bela Meyta Kartika Sianipar
Indonesian Birkbeck, University of London International Business
Sun Young Um South Korean Birkbeck, University of London TESOL
Mariia Shulikina Russian Goldsmiths, University of London Film and Screen Studies
Jing Feng Chinese Goldsmiths, University of London Media and Development
Di He Chinese Goldsmiths, University of London Global Media & Transnational Communications
Nara Nopporn Thai Queen Mary University of London Banking and Finance
Yuandian Jin Chinese Royal Holloway, University of London Entrepreneurship
Chuoshuo Fan Chinese Royal Holloway, University of London Media, Power and Public Affairs
Kaori Ogura Japanese Royal Holloway, University of London Management
Kotchakorn Thonglom Thai Royal Holloway, University of London Consumption, Culture and Marketing
Dukki Hong South Korean UCL LLM
Jiyea Jun South Korean UCL Environmental and Sustainable Development
Sora Chang South Korean UCL Urban Design
Follows a sample of our Master’s Foundation Programme students, destinations:
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Accommodation in
LONDONLondon is home to more international students than any other city in the world. Every year, 90,000 people come from over 200 countries to study and experience the culture, the history and the spirit of one of the world’s greatest cities.
Piccadilly Court
Piccadilly Court is high quality student accommodation located close to Kings Cross and our ONCAMPUS London Centre.
This accommodation offers secure, modern, fully furnished, en suite rooms.
The bedrooms are arranged in clusters of 6 bedrooms. Each cluster shares a fully fitted kitchen and living area.
The residence is in an excellent location, a 2-minute walk to Caledonian Road tube station (Zone 2), and a 6-minute tube journey to Russell Square. It is an 8-minute walk from Russell Square to ONCAMPUS London - less than 20-minutes door-to-door.
The accommodation is one stop to King’s Cross St Pancras and three stops to Central London (Holborn).
To help you budget for your time in London, here is an example of what you can expect to pay, for some of the essentials of student life.
Average rent – University accommodation From £225 per week
Internet access in accommodation FREE
Food and utilities £55 per week
Travel costs – with rail card (all zones) £24 per week
Entertainment – cinema, bowling and socialising £50 per week
Oyster cards (30% off travel) £5 deposit then pay for your journeys as you go
Barclays cycle hire £1 for 24hrs
NUS extra discount card (visit www.nus.org.uk for more information) £12
Prices
Piccadilly Court
£9,900 per year (3 terms) + £250 depositPrices for 1, 2 or 4 terms are available on request. For more information or to book your accommodation email [email protected]
All booking for Piccadilly Court are subject to our terms and conditions.
Outstanding facilities include:• Common room with Wi-fi, widescreen TV, vending machines and a pool table• Gym• Bedding pack• 24 hour reception• Outside courtyard• On-site customer service and maintenance teams• Laundry
Accommodation guaranteed until 31 July
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TERM DATES
Term
1 21 September 2015 – 11 December 2015
2 11 January 2016 – 18 March 2016
3 29 March 2016 – 03 June 2016
4 13 June 2016 – 19 August 2016
“The staff were really helpful and supportive and helped me grow in confidence with language to help me with my studies. The help I received with my personal statement was really helpful. I didn’t know how to progress onto University, this programme helped me progress to Birkbeck.”
Takaaki Fujita
STUDIED Extended International Year One
PROGRESSED TO BSc (Hons) Business at Birkbeck
Undergraduate Foundation International Year One
Albania Completion of high school education with Certificate of Maturity with good grades Completion of high school education with Certificate of Maturity plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Angola Secondary School Certificate with good grades Secondary School Certificate plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Armenia Certificate of Secondary Education (Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat) with good grades Certificate of Secondary Education (Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat) plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Azerbaijan Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) with good grades Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Bahrain Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/General Secondary School Certificate with good grades Completion of first year of local degree with good grades Part study of Higher/Technical Diploma with good grades
Bangladesh Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate with good grades Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate with excellent grades
Botswana Cambridge Overseas School Certificate with good grades Cambridge Overseas School Certificate plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Brunei Brunei Cambridge O-level with good grades Brunei Cambridge A-level/BDTVEC Diploma
Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary School: with good grades in relevant subjects Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Cameroon Baccalaureat or Certificat de Probation with good grades in relevant subjects Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
China Completion of Senior Secondary School Year 3 with 70% average
Completion of Senior Secondary School Year 2 with 80% average
Completion of Senior Secondary School Year 3 with 80% average or completion of one year of university with good grades
Gambia West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Georgia Certificate of Secondary Education with good grades Certificate of Secondary Education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Ghana West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Hong Kong Successful completion of Form 5 with good grades OR HKDSE with minimum 3 grades at level 2 or higher HKDSE with grades of 4 and 3 in academic subjects
India Completion of Year XI with 70% average OR Completion of Year XII with 50% average CBSE or ICSE with 65% average
Indonesia SMU 2 with average of 7.5 SMU 3 with average of 7.0
Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Iran Successful completion of High School Diploma with good grades Successful completion of High School Diploma plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Japan Upper Secondary School Year 3 with GPA 3.0 Upper Secondary School Certificate plus satisfactory completion of a year's further study with good grades
Jordan Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate with good grades Completion of first year of local degree with good grades OR Part study of Higher/Technical Diploma with good grades
Kazakhstan Diploma of Completed Secondary Education (Attestat) with good grades Diploma of Completed Secondary Education (Attestat) plus satisfactory completion of a year's further study with good grades
Kenya East African School Certificate/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE with good grades East African School Certificate/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE with excellent grades
Kuwait Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/General Secondary School Certificate with good grades Completion of first year of local degree with good grades OR Part study of Higher OR Technical Diploma with good grades
Lebanon Lebanese Baccalaureate or French Baccalaureate with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Libya Secondary Education Certificate with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Macau iGCSE/O-levels: Grade C average OR Completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with good grades Completion of Form 6/Senior Middle School/Grade 12 with good grades
Academic entry requirements
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Undergraduate Foundation International Year One
Malaysia SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) (or forecast) with good grades in relevant academic subjects/UEC with pass grades in relevant academic subjects
STPM or A-levels with pass grades OR UEC with good grades OR Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Myanmar High School Matriculation with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Nigeria West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Oman Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/General Secondary School Certificate with good grades Completion of first year of local degree with good grades Part study of Higher/Technical Diploma with good grades
Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate with good grades Higher Secondary Certificate with excellent grades Higher Secondary Certificate plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with pass grades
Qatar Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/Senior Schooling Certificate with good grades Completion of first year of local degree with good grades Part study of Higher/Technical Diploma with good grades
Russia Certificate of Secondary Education with excellent grades in relevant subjects Certificate of Secondary Education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with pass grades
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/General Secondary School Certificate with good grades Completion of first year of local degree with good grades Part study of Higher/Technical Diploma with good grades
Singapore Singapore/Cambridge O-level/iGCSE with good grades Singapore/Cambridge A-level or O-levels plus satisfactory completion of two years' study towards Polytechnic Diploma/Polytechnic Certificate/Polytechnic Advanced Diploma
South Korea Senior High School 2 with average 3rd grade in relevant subjects OR Senior High School 3 with average 4th grade in relevant subjects OR School Leaving Certificate with average 70%
Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Sri Lanka O-levels with very good grades A-levels with good grades OR Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Taiwan Senior High School Year 2 with 80% average OR Senior High School Year 3 with 70% average Senior High School Leaving Certificate plus evidence of a year's further study with pass grades
Thailand Completion of Mathayom (MAW) 6 with GPA 2.5 Successful completion of Mathayom (MAW) 6 plus evidence of a year's further study with pass grades
Turkey Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Birtme Diplomasi OR High School Year 3 with good grades Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Birtme Diplomasi or High School Year 3 with excellent grades
Uganda Ugandan Certificate of Education with good grades Completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
United Arab Emirates
Tawjihiya/Thanawihya/General Secondary School Certificate with good grades OR Technical Diploma with very good grades
Completion of first year of local degree with good grades Part study of Higher/Technical Diploma with good grades
Uzbekistan Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education with good grades Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study with good grades
Vietnam Completion of Year 12 with average grade of 7.0 OR Completion of Year 11 with average grade of 8.0 Completion of Year 12 plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study
Zambia Zambia School Certificate with good grades Zambia School Certificate plus satisfactory completion of one year of additional study
International curricula - International Baccalaureate (IB), GCE A-levels, Canadian, USA, Australian high school
We will consider all international high school results where students have achieved good grades, especially in the subjects relevant to their intended Foundation course.
We will consider all international high school results where students have achieved excellent grades, especially in the subjects relevant to their intended foundation course. We also consider students who have passed a recognised Foundation course.
Master’s FoundationAll Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree with honours or equivalent, from a recognised university.
Academic entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide only. Suitability for the programme will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If your country is not listed, please contact [email protected]
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NEXT STEPS STEP ONE
Submit your application by one of the following methods:
Online: www.oncampus.global
Email: [email protected]
Fax: +44 (0)1223 346181
Post: Admissions Office, ONCAMPUS, Kett House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH, United Kingdom
Please remember to include all relevant documentation:
- Academic transcripts (with translations if not originally in English)
- Evidence of English level
- Passport
Other documentation may be required depending on the course, Admissions will advise.
STEP TWO
Our Central Admissions team will review your application.
• We will send you an offer letter which will list any outstanding conditions. We will remove any conditions that have already been met. If we think the course is not right for you, we will suggest an alternative.
• If we have any queries about your application, our Central Admissions team will contact you for further information.
STEP THREE
To accept your place on the course you will need to meet all the remaining conditions, including payment of the deposit/registration fee or proof of government sponsorship. Only once all conditions have been met, can your place be confirmed, although once the deposit is paid we will hold a place for you.
• Please note that if you require a visa to study with us, you may need to provide additional evidence to comply with the visa regulations in the country of study. These are the requirements of the government and not of ONCAMPUS. Your assistance in meeting these requirements is much appreciated.
STEP FOUROnce you have paid your deposit and met all the conditions of offer, we will confirm your place and send you a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance to Study) or a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) if you do not need a CAS. If you need a visa, you will need to use your CAS/CoE to support your visa application. Please note a CAS can only be used 3 months before the start of the course.
• The accommodation application form will be included in the pre-arrival information sent to you. You should complete the form, selecting your preferred option and return it to ONCAMPUS London by email to [email protected].
STEP FIVEYou will then need to apply for a visa if you require one to study in the UK. It is your responsibility to obtain a visa before you travel to join the course. If you do not have a valid visa, you will not be able to join the course so please make sure you apply as soon as possible.
STEP SIXYou will need to pay at least the first term’s tuition fees before you begin your programme of study at ONCAMPUS.
• Students should arrive on the weekend before the start of term, please check your CAS statement or Confirmation of Enrolment for further details.
3. DETAILS OF COURSE(S) FOR WHICH YOU WISH TO APPLY
Please give details of the ONCAMPUS programme for which you are applying. Please also state the subject and study level you are aiming for (undergraduate or Master’s degree) alongside the proposed year of study.
University degree you wish to progress to e.g. – BA (Hons) Business Management
University you wish to progress to e.g. – Birkbeck, University of London
ONCAMPUS programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme International Year One Programme Master’s Foundation Programme
Date you want to start the programme: Month/Year
Sept Jan March June
2015 2016
The number of terms you wish to study:
4. ACADEMIC HISTORY
Have you ever studied in the UK before? Yes No
5. DOCUMENTS
Please enclose the following and tick to confirm you have included them.
Completed and signed application form
Academic qualifications
Copies of transcripts (with certified English translated copies if in any other language)
Copy of passport and copies of any previous UK visas
6. USE OF AGENTS
Have you used an educational agent during your application process? Yes NoIf no, please proceed to section 7. If yes, please complete the details below and see section 15 of the Conditions of Enrolment which can be found on the ONCAMPUS website at www.oncampus.global
Name of agent (in full):
Name of contact person at agency and email address:
Agent address (in full):
7. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?
Please indicate how you heard of these courses (Please tick) Agent Exhibition Family Internet Other (please specify) ____________________
8. DECLARATION
I declare that I am applying to ONCAMPUS as a genuine student and that the information and supporting evidence and academic documents I have provided are true copies. I understand that by signing this declaration I have read, understood and agreed to the terms and conditions and fees of study at ONCAMPUS London as outlined on the ONCAMPUS website www.oncampus.global/terms and agree to comply with UKVI regulations at the time of application and during my course of study. If you do not have access to the website or would like a written copy of the conditions of enrolment, you can request these from ONCAMPUS Central Admissions at [email protected]
In order to deliver your education and protect your welfare, Cambridge Education Group (CEG) will collect, keep and otherwise process personal data, including sensitive personal data that relates to you and your circumstances. This will include your name and contact details, and those of your parents, guardians, agent or sponsor. We will also keep data about your education, health, welfare, accommodation, travel, passport, visa, finances and fees.
We will keep this information secure at all times and we will share it within CEG as necessary to run our business, deliver your education and ensure your safety. We will also release this information where it is legally required or lawful to do so, or in the event of a medical emergency if it is necessary to protect your health or the health of others. We will provide reports to your agent, parents or guardian on your progress, and also where necessary with our academic partners such as universities. Some of our data transfers may transfer your data to other countries.
Do you consent to your personal data being stored, processed and released by CEG in this way? Do you consent to your sensitive personal data including health, welfare, nationality, ethnicity, religious and other data being stored, processed and released in this way? Do you consent to the reasonable use of your details and academic achievement to be used for marketing purposes?
Signature of Applicant ______________________________________________ Date _________________
Parent or Guardian Signature ________________________________________ Date _________________
If applicant is not the fee payer or is under 18
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Apply ONLINE at www.oncampus.global/apply or return this form to:Admissions Office, ONCAMPUS, Kett House, Station RoadCambridge, CB1 2JH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1223 345698 Fax: +44 (0)1223 346181 Email: [email protected]
Please write neatly using BLOCK CAPITALS in black ink or typescript. Incomplete application forms submitted without ALL the supporting documents will delay the decision process.
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms etc)
First name(s) Family name
Date of birth (dd/mm/yy) Age on entry
Nationality (as passport) Male/Female
Country of permanent residence
Home address Correspondence address (if different)
Postcode Postcode
Country Country
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2. DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS
ONCAMPUS will conduct a needs analysis with you to determine any support that may be required, and to ensure that your personal needs can be met wherever possible. However, failure to disclose a specific requirement may result in us not being able to meet your needs.
Please state any condition which might necessitate special arrangements or facilities. Consult the Notes for guidance at www.oncampus.global/terms
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00351Information in this brochure is correct at time of print on 1 March 2015. ONCAMPUS and the University Partners reserve the right to alter, reschedule or close courses which do not remain viable, students will be informed.
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