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2010 QICF University of Brimingham. 2010 QICF Name of University. The University of Birmingham. A prestigious, world leading educational institution Ranked 12th in the UK for research excellence, providing an exceptionally high level of teaching
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2010 QICF University of Brimingham
2010 QICF Name of University
The University of Birmingham • A prestigious, world leading educational institution • Ranked 12th in the UK for research excellence, providing an exceptionally high level of teaching • Over 28,000 students studying at the University, of which over 4,000 are international • Founded over 100 years ago with a long tradition of discovery and invention across all the major disciplines Whatever your chosen subject, you can be sure that you will benefit tremendously from the experience of studying at Birmingham
A Campus University • Rated as one of the top 3 campuses in the UK • University train station, 2 stops to city centre • Art gallery, concert hall & Botanical gardens • Open, green spaces • Safe, secure and friendly environment
Campus facilities Learning resources • 9 open access computer suites, free internet access • 13 library’s and resource centres • 2.5 million books, 90,000 added each year Banking • HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Natwest Shopping • Supermarket, cafés, bars, hair salon, bookstore Healthcare • Medical and dental practice, opticians Sports centre • One of the top 3 universities for sport in the UK • Over 40 different sports • Fitness suite, swimming pool, squash courts, sports hall, athletics track, football pitches Guild of students • Student societies – over 160 • International groups, Film, Debating, sports, chess, human rights • Volunteering – over 100 opportunities (international)
Study methods Enquiry based learning • Actively engage in learning process Range of teaching methods • Lectures • Seminars • Tutorials • Group work • Independent learning Range of assessment • Exams • Assignments • presentations
Courses offered • Social Sciences Business, Economics and Finance, Education, Planning and Public Policy, Politics and International studies, Russian studies, Sociology and Social Studies • Medical and Dental Sciences Medicine, Dentistry , Health Sciences • Life and Environmental Sciences - Biosciences, Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Courses offered • Engineering and Physical Sciences – Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy • Arts and Law - African Studies, American and Canadian Studies, Archaeology and Antiquity, Drama and Theatre Arts, English, History, Law, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Entry requirements • Undergraduate A-level or equivalent qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or recodnised foundation programme). Grades required will vary according to the course • Foundation If you have not studied A-Levels or equivalent, you may need to take a Foundation Programme. For information, go to: www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fd/index.aspx • Graduates Qualifications equivalent to a first or upper second-class honours degree from a British University. Apply directly to the University. There are no application fees or official closing dates. • All candidates are required to have a good level of written and spoken English Apply early, as popular courses fill up quickly
How to apply? • English Language courses www.eisu.bham.ac.uk • International Foundation Programme in Business, Law, Arts and Social Sciences www.eisu.bham.ac.uk • Undergraduate courses (and other foundation programmes) www.ucas.gov.uk • Postgraduate courses - apply direct to the university either online or by post www.postgraduate.bham.ac.uk
Useful Contacts • University of Birmingham www.bham.ac.uk www.birmingham.ac.uk/international • International Students Advisory Service www.as.bham.ac.uk/international • British Council www.educationuk.org
Birmingham City • Vibrant city • First class Arts venues • The largest financial and creative district outside London • One of Europe's largest shopping developments • More then 500 restaurants • Vibrant night life • Host to international sporting events • 40% of graduates choose to stay after studies See Birmingham video clip called ‘brilliance’ on the link: www.marketingbirmingham.com/resources/videos
Why choose the UK? • International reputation for good quality education • Tradition of innovation – over 70 Nobel prize winners • Value for money - 3 year Undergraduate degree - 1 year Masters - 3 year PhD - free healthcare, student discounts • English is the international language for business, science and politics • Employability – work in the UK after studies
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Birmingham