International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14

My course has given me a competitive advantage for my degree.

Yi-Jung, Malaysia

Kingston University

Kingston Hill campus

Kingston University offers internationally recognised qualifications and a supportive community within easy reach of London, one of the worlds most exciting, historic and culturally rich capitals.
Top-quality teaching Kingston has an excellent reputation for teaching and has achieved strong results in national assessments of teaching quality. Career-focused We ensure that our courses teach you work-related skills and are relevant to todays work environment. Many courses have been developed in consultation with professional organisations and carry professional accreditation. Work opportunities Many of Kingstons degrees are vocational and offer you the chance to work in industry or commerce as part of your course. This will give you valuable experience and improve your employment prospects. Excellent facilities Weve recently invested over 30 million on new teaching facilities and were planning to spend, in total, 125 million on developments over a 10-year period. We have the latest e-learning technology, 3,000 computers, free internet, Wi-Fi hotspots and excellent library resources. Many of our laboratories, design studios and workshops are fitted with the latest technical equipment. Flexible degree structure Our modular degree structure enables you to design your studies to suit your interests or career goals*. A number of our undergraduate social sciences and business degrees are available as joint honours, so that you can combine your two favourite subjects.
*The amount of choice depends on which course you study.

Its great being a part of the university and having access to the most up-to-date facilities.
Jessica, USA International Foundation Year, progressed to Psychology BSc (Hons)

Did you know

In 2012, The Sunday Times said: Kingston students have a track record for graduate start-ups with more than 100 created each year.

Find out more Kingston University: www.kingston.ac.uk Kingston upon Thames: www.kingstonfirst.co.uk All about London: www.visitlondon.com
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Kingston University, London International Study Centre

The International Study Centre provides a range of preparatory programmes for international students.
Access to university facilities You will be part of the university from the day you start your course and will have access to a range of university facilities. Teaching and learning Our courses are taught in a highly supported learning environment, introducing you to the style of teaching that you will experience if you progress onto your degree. All routes are modular in structure. Direct progression to your degree Joining one of our programmes guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a place at the university. Once you have successfully completed the course and met the progression criteria, you will proceed directly to your preferred programme. For a complete and up-to-date list of progression degrees and grades, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/isc

Penrhyn Road campus

International Foundation Year

You can choose one of the following three International Foundation Year routes: Business, Management and Law Social Sciences Science, Engineering and Computing Once you have successfully completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can progress to your preferred undergraduate degree.

International Year One Business and Management

The International Year One Business and Management is for students who are overqualified for a foundation programme, but do not meet the requirements for direct entry to a related degree at Kingston. Once you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can progress onto year two of your preferred undergraduate degree.

Pre-Masters Programme
Once you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can progress onto a wide range of masters degrees, including: Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance MSc Human Rights MA  International Business, Management with Entrepreneurship MSc  International Human Resource Management MSc International Relations MSc Marketing with English MA Politics MSc

Key facts
Course length 3 terms (September to June or January to August) Entry dates September 2013 or January 2014 Entry requirements English language: IELTS 4.5 overall (with minimum 5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) or equivalent Academic: Good high school graduation grades Age Students are usually at least 17 years old

Key facts
Course length 3 terms (September to June or January to August) Entry dates September 2013 or January 2014 Entry requirements English language: IELTS 5.0 overall (with 5.0 in writing and no other element below 4.0) or equivalent Academic: Good high school graduation grades plus up to one year of further study Age Students are usually at least 17 years old

Key facts
Course length 2 terms (January to June) Entry dates January 2014 Entry requirements English language: IELTS 5.5 overall (with no element below 5.5) or equivalent Academic: Appropriate academic qualification(s) Age Students are usually at least 20 years old

thoroughly The modules prepare you for your studies at Kingston University.

Ali Akbar, Pakistan International Foundation Year, progressing to Software Engineering BSc (Hons) 4

How to apply
Apply directly online www.kingston.ac.uk/iscapply To apply through your local representative An application form is available from your local representative. Fees Details of tuition and accommodation fees can be found online at www.kingston.ac.uk/iscfees Student insurance For more information, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/iscstudycare English language training Additional English language training is available at the International Study Centre if you need to improve your standard to the required level. For more information, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/isc Information and advice If you need further information, our expert student enrolment advisors are available for help and advice. You can contact them online or telephone +44 (0)1273 339 333 If you are applying through a local representative, please contact them with any queries. About these courses All courses at the Kingston University, London International Study Centre are run by Study Group, a world leader in education and training for international students, in partnership with Kingston University. Study Group is a global leader in private higher education, language and career education, in the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Study Group provides the highest quality educational opportunities for 50,000 students from more than 130 countries in over 48 campuses across the world.

Disclaimer The information in this prospectus is issued for general guidance of students entering the University from September 2013, and does not form part of any contract. The University and Study Group hope to provide the programmes and facilities described in the prospectus, but reserve the right to withdraw or make alterations to programmes if necessary.

Its a lifetime experience, because we learn everyday with each other, even if its just a wordits fantastic.
Marinela, Angola International Foundation Year, progressing to Geology BSc (Hons)

Find out more Fees: www.kingston.ac.uk/iscfees How to apply: www.kingston.ac.uk/iscapply Information and advice: www.kingston.ac.uk/isc
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International Admissions Centre 1 Billinton Way Brighton BN1 4LF United Kingdom T: +44 (0)1273 339 333

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