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Introducing Bournemouth University International College May 2016
Rachel Woodward Carrick College Director
Bournemouth
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University
International College
Why study in Bournemouth?
Location Local environment
Lifestyle
Why study in Bournemouth?
Why study in Bournemouth?
Why study at BU?
Why study at BU?
graduate employment rates are consistently high at over 90%
more students on a work placement than any other university in England (3rd year of UG study)
January entry for many PG programmes
Why study at BU?
first university to have achieved a "commended" award for the quality of student learning opportunities from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education £138 million investment in campuses and
IT facilities by 2018, including a new Student Centre
Why study at BU?
Why study at BU?
The Faculty of Media and Communication: is the only Centre for Excellence in Media
Practice in the UK
was awarded The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2012 for its world-leading and pioneering computer animation
Why study at BU?
BU is home to the National Centre for Computer Animation whose graduates have won Oscar and BAFTA recognition for visual effects work on films such as Inception, Life of Pi, The Hobbit, Avatar, Snow White and the Huntsman, Skyfall, Gravity, Interstellar, Ex Machina and Star Wars.
Why study at BU?
BU has been designated a Centre of Excellence in Tourism by the World Tourism Organisation
359 enrolments in 2014/15
28%
7%
8%
38%
Percentage of students on each programme
FoundationCertificate
International YearOne
Pre-Master's
PSE USP
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Working with three BU Faculties: Management: Business & Tourism Media & Communication Science & Technology
BU Articulation Routes by Faculty
UNDERGRADUATE: 48 POST-GRADUATE: 36
Management: 22 Media & Comms: 16 SciTech: 10
Management: 20 Media & Comms: 16
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Associated BU student entitlements: BU ID card Students’ Union membership, with access to social
events and societies Access to Library Services & study spaces Access to Sports BU Access to askBU support services
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Excellence Scholarships for students with 65% academic average or higher:
£2500 reduction in BU fees for our international FC/IYO students) £3000 reduction in BU fees (for our international PM students)
Reduction of 5% of BU tuition fees if paid before/at enrolment
41 nationalities in 2014/15:
18%
16%
7% 7%
6%
5%
4%
3% 2%
2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Largest nationality groups Thai
Chinese
Taiwanese
Vietnamese
Kazakh
Korean
Saudi
Hong Kong Chinese
Japanese
Omani
Qatari
Russian
Syrian
Ukrainian
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Extended support for new arrivals after Welcome Week
Tutorial system – allocation of personal Academic Advisers
Individual progression support Close liaison with the accommodation team –
welfare and well-being Our VLE – information, resources and ideas
to support your learning Extensive LOTC programme
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Cultural activities
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Progression-related activities
Showcasing our students’ Media work
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Why study at BUINTCOL?
International Day
Sporting events
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Shared living, shared learning in one smart, new building!
Why study at BUINTCOL?
Why study at BUINTCOL?
15 comfortable classrooms Two ICT suites Knowledge Hub and huddle rooms Independent study spaces open in the
evenings and at weekends Co-located residence On-site restaurant
Great location! Why study at BUINTCOL?
15-minute walk away from the train station, town centre – and the beach! 5 minutes from a large supermarket (Asda) At the centre of the Lansdowne Campus Next to bus stop for BU bus going to Talbot
Campus Surrounded by shops and international
restaurants Close to BU facilities such as 24/7 study spaces
and library
The Compass restaurant 10% discounted rate meal plans Healthy range of international dishes Fresh, halal ingredients Relaxing, social environment
Why study at BUINTCOL?
7 great reasons to study
at BUINTCOL Great location and lifestyle opportunities
Award-winning and innovative university partner Enhanced progression support Focus on holistic development Personalised student support Excellent nationality mix New, purpose-built, co-located facilities
We welcome you to…
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