Bangor University International Prospectus 2016-17

International Prospectus 2016/17

www.bangor.ac.uk/international

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Welcome I came to Bangor alone and left Bangor with a beautiful family.

Amr Al Shaher Bahrain MBA in Banking and Finance

How to use this guide This guide is designed to answer your initial questions about studying at Bangor University as an international student.

It provides an introduction to the university and lists the courses and services available. If you need more information please contact the International Education Centre or use the websites and email addresses in this guide.

T: +44 (0) 1248 382028 E: international@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk

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Welcome 02 Over 130 years of excellence 04 Careers and Employability 06 International Experience Opportunities 07 Location 08 Student Life 10 A friendly, student centred place to live and study 12 Accommodation 14 Infrastructure 16 Tuition Fees and Living Costs 18 Scholarships for International Students 19 Course List 20 PhD/Research Courses 26 Entry Requirements for Your Country 28 If I don’t meet the entry requirements? 32 International Foundation Course 33 Pre-Sessional Courses at Bangor University 34 How to apply 36 Supporting our international students 38 Your Country 40

We are not only able to offer our students a safe, friendly, low-cost study environment in one of the most spectacular locations in the world, but also a dynamic system of learning, teaching, and research, which is recognised as being amongst the best in the UK. At Bangor, international students are valued and respected for the unique experience they bring to academic life. We have produced this international prospectus to try and help you find out more about Bangor and the high level of service, support, and quality of teaching we give to our students.

If you decide to join us, then you will become part of an international learning community. You will not only obtain a qualification which will help you to guarantee success in your chosen career, but more than that, you will make friends with people from many different cultures and backgrounds, and make memories which will last a lifetime.

I look forward to meeting you in Bangor in the future.

Professor John G Hughes Vice-Chancellor

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You might ask yourself ‘What makes Bangor so different from other UK universities?’ and the answer is really quite simple.

Over 130 years of excellence……

Why study at Bangor?

There are numerous ranking systems used in the UK to assess the quality of Universities and it can often be confusing for students when deciding on a University. However, in Bangor’s case it could not be simpler; we are ranked in the top 2% of the World’s universities. This reflects not just the high quality of teaching and research but also student satisfaction ratings, standard of facilities on offer and the considerable investment which we make in supporting each and every student.

Bangor University is also ranked in the Top 10 for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2015) which brings us amongst other highly reputed universities like Oxford and Cambridge for this year.

World leading research

Bangor University’s research has a major impact around the world according to a national assessment of research quality (REF).

The 2014 Research Excellence Framework recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. Based on the University submission of 14 Units of Assessment, 77% of the research was rated in the top two tiers of research quality, ahead of the average for all UK universities.

Quick facts

Over 12,000 students Approximately 1,500 international students Over 80 different nationalities 23 schools grouped into 5 colleges Scholarships worth over £1 million pounds offered each year Over 130 years of history 250 Bachelor degrees and 150+ Postgraduate courses 40 unique research areas

Notable Alumni

Oscar Winning Film Director Danny Boyle

Research in the schools of Sports Science; Modern Languages; Welsh; Education; Linguistics; Social Sciences; Ocean Sciences; Biological Sciences; Environment, Natural Resources and Geography; Psychology; Healthcare Sciences and Medical Sciences have all been ranked in the Top 20 in the UK.

There’s nothing like the feeling of getting into one of the greatest university’s in the UK and one of the universities who has assembled the strongest research and teaching faculties.

Danny Boyle graduated from Bangor University in 1978 with a Degree in English and Drama. His most successful project to date has been ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in 2008, which won 8 Oscars including Best Director. Danny Boyle also directed ‘127 hours’, ‘The Beach’ and ‘A Life Less Ordinary’.

Maha Alrajhi Saudi Arabia MSc in Foundations of Clinical Psychology

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Bangor University was founded in 1884, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK

Developing your Career Prospects Ensure you gain the experience, skills and abilities to succeed in your career Careers and Employability Service

Our advisers give careers workshops, expert advice on CV preparation, interview techniques and advice on the UK job market.

The University’s online job vacancy resource ‘JobZone’ advertises graduate jobs, part-time/temporary jobs, work experience and internship opportunities.

Working in the UK after your studies

The government has set up a number of work schemes and training opportunities for skilled students graduating. To learn more about these opportunities and schemes, please visit the UKCISA website: www.ukcisa.org.uk/InternationalStudents/The-next-stage/Working-afteryour-studies Contact the International Student Support Office for further advice.

Bangor Employability Award Scheme

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA) scheme can help you develop important skills needed to secure a job after your studies. All BEA graduates get a certificate to recognise the extra activities they have taken part in.

Paid Internships within university departments Free training courses Application and interview preparation For more information visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/employability

Where our graduates work

Below is a sample of the type of companies Bangor University graduates are employed in: AIT Group Plc Bank of China BBC Bloomberg Television BMRB International British Airways Plc Cadbury Schweppes Christian Aid Citroen Deloitte Deutsche Bank easyJet Electrocon International Ford Friends of the Earth Guardian Media Group Hewlett Packard Hong Kong Police HSBC IBM IJS Global Jaguar Land Rover – Rover Group Ltd Lloyds TSB Group Microsoft Philips Electronics Price Waterhouse Coopers Santander Save the Children Sharp Shell Sky News Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Unipart International Vodafone World Health Network Xerox

Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa scheme For international graduates identified by the University as having developed a genuine and credible business idea that the University would like to support with further development.

Only international students are eligible You must apply for the visa whilst still at Bangor and within 12 months of being awarded your Bangor University qualification You must already have a valid Tier 4 student visa Selection process: The university will select the top-20 applicants who are able to demonstrate a robust business case together with real commitment to make a success of this exciting opportunity.

Duration of visa: One year with the possibility of a further year extension or transfer to another visa category.

How to apply

Students may complete an application form at any time during the year and there will be three panel meetings each year to assess the applications.

Further information: Contact the International Student Support Office at: E: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

90% of all graduates progress to employ

International Experience Opportunities

a semester or a year at one of our partner universities around the world. www.bangor.ac.uk/studentexchange

International Experience Year

The ‘International Experience Year’ is an extra year which you spend studying or working abroad and you can apply to take it between your first and second, second and third or even after your final year. Because you still study in Bangor for three years as an undergraduate (or one year if you’re applying for

postgraduate), the year abroad doesn’t interfere with your degree in Bangor. It means there is more flexibility on where you can go and you have more freedom on what to do: study or work.

We encourage you to explore your home subject area whilst abroad, but you might be a biology student here in Bangor and when you get to Australia you could take History or Psychology, for example.You could also think about working abroad for a year. Finding a work placement would be your responsibility and we would offer you advice on how to do so.

The idea of the ‘International Experience Year’ is to give you the opportunity to have a meaningful international experience – it’s the living and experiencing of a different life abroad that we want you to focus on. It is, of course, an academic experience too, so any credits you earn abroad will get added to your Bangor credits.

We think the International Experience Year is a great opportunity and to support you we won’t charge you any tuition fees for that year abroad. We will also add ‘with International Experience’ to your degree title so that future employers will clearly see that you are a globally-aware and globallyexperienced student.

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As a Bangor student, you’ll have the opportunity to study or work abroad as part of your studies

Location...

Bangor is a beautiful city, it is situated on the coast of North Wales, the scenery is quite natural and beautiful – mountains, coastline and the Snowdonia National Park are all around me. It is just like paradise and an ideal place to study. That is why I am here.

ZHANG PING China Studying for a Doctorate of Education

Travelling to Bangor

The nearest airports are Liverpool (1.5 hours), Manchester (2 hours) and London (3 hours).

Bangor is located on the North Wales coast between the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea. One of the most attractive study locations in the UK, as a small friendly city it is easy to get to know people, and our students settle in immediately.

Travelling within Bangor

Everything in Bangor can be reached on foot, students do not need to rely on public transport. Libraries, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and other academic buildings are located close to each other and within walking distance of the city centre and university accommodation.

Cost of Living

Bangor is ranked amongst the Top 4 University cities in the UK in terms of cost of living (accommodation, food, clothing, books etc).

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The average temperature in Bangor in winter is around 5-10°C and in summer temperatures can reach up to 30°C. With four seasons, UK weather is generally unpredictable, however because Bangor is close to the coast winter temperatures can be higher than in other parts of the UK.

Our London Campus

Bangor business School London Centre is located in the heart of London’s financial district, close to Liverpool Street Station.

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A location fit for a prince…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lived in Anglesey for three years, where the Prince was based as an RAF Search and Rescue Pilot. Anglesey is just five minutes away from Bangor.

I have never in my life known somewhere as beautiful and as welcoming as Anglesey.

Catherine and I look forward to returning again and again over the coming years with our family.

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O At the heart of the city is the ancient St Deiniol’s Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedral sites in Britain. The Cathedral was founded in 525AD some 70 years before Canterbury.

P Bangor has a warm, welcoming community.

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I Bangor is connected to the Isle of Anglesey by two picturesque bridges – the Menai Suspension Bridge and Britannia Bridge.

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T The University was established in 1884, following funding by local quarrymen who volunteered to give some of their wages towards providing a better standard of higher education.

Q Bangor is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Snowdonia National Park.

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Try new things, meet new people, and enjoy the exciting atmosphere on campus The Students Union

Much of our student’s social life revolve around the Students’ Union, which provides services, support, activities and entertainment for students.

Membership of all clubs and societies is free of charge The Union is run by a committee of students and is dedicated to the social and welfare needs of all students on campus.

Societies and Clubs

The best way to make friends is to join a ‘student society’. These clubs are very important to student life and are run by other students. International societies include: Afro-Caribbean Society, Chinese Society, Hellenic Society, Indian Society, International Student Federation, Japanese Society, Korean Society, Kurdish Society, Malaysian Students’ Society, Vietnamese Society’.

Religious societies include: the Christian Union and Islamic Society.

There ar also more incredibly varied clubs like People and Planet and the Comedy Society as well as numerous Sports Clubs.

Sports Clubs

Bangor Students’ Union runs over 40 different sports clubs including everything from Archery to Ultimate Frisbee and Mountaineering to Cheerleading.

Sports Facilities

The University has great facilities for outdoor sports including football, tennis, rowing, rugby, hockey, netball and athletics. As well as having extensive indoor facilities the University’s Brailsford Sports Centre grounds include: a floodlit synthetic pitch/astro turf; tennis courts; 2 grass football pitches and a rugby pitch. Brailsford has recently been refurbished and updated and there is also the addition of an ‘Airdome’ which provides two indoor netball courts as well as retaining the existing tennis courts for use all year round. At the University’s Treborth site, located next to the picturesque Menai Strait you can enjoy: 4 full size football pitches; a Pavillion and an 8 lane athletics track.

The social life here in Bangor is brilliant. The people here are very friendly. I have joined many clubs and societies in my time here. I think Bangor is a good place to live, I think the city is really amazing, especially for students.

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Top 10 things you must do as a Bangor student: 1 Visit Bangor Cathedral 2 Climb Snowdon 3 Go crabbing on Beaumaris pier and take a boat trip out to Puffin .Island 4 Take the Llandudno tram to the top of the Great Orme 5 Visit Conwy castle 6 Go to see a football match 7 Shopping in Chester 8 Visit Liverpool, home of the Beatles 9 Visit Ireland by ferry

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10 Go to Cardiff for the weekend and watch a Rugby match

A friendly, student centred place to live and study‌ Bangor is a small, friendly cathedral city set in a stunning location. The local community welcomes the annual influx of students, and during term-time students dominate the social scene. The general consensus is that Bangor is a safe, clean, and affordable place to live, and comes highly recommended.

The Guardian University Guide

Living in Bangor enables students to combine a high quality educational experience with a wonderful living environment. North Wales is an area of outstanding natural beauty, yet close to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool.

Situated close to the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea. Bangor is one of the most attractive study locations in the UK The location, the scenery, and the surrounding area are amongst the reasons why many of our students choose to come to Bangor. All this on your doorstep definitely adds a different dimension to student life The University has around 12,000 students from over 100 different nationalities, resulting in a vibrant and multicultural student community

I have found it very easy to make friends here in Bangor and everyone I have met has been very friendly, this includes both the students and the people local to this area.

I have to say that the locals are particularly nice here.

The best thing about being a student at Bangor is the atmosphere. It can’t be described how wonderful it is, it truly is beyond words.

It is something you just feel and can sense around you when you are here. I have never found a place quite like it other than in my home in India. Being at Bangor has been a great experience which I will cherish forever.

I have enjoyed it so much I have not wanted to leave the area after I had completed my studies and therefore I have remained in this area.

Manzoor Sajid India MBA in Marketing

Almeezan Zahry Acho Malaysia Postgraduate Management

No.1 in Wales for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2015)

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Accommodation University Halls of Residence

Bangor University has two modern student villages ‘Ffriddoedd’ and ‘St Marys’, both located within easy walking distance of the University. We are proud to say that we were voted No.3 in the UK for our accommodation (WhatUni Awards 2015). We are able to guarantee accommodation for all new international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and also have accommodation available for second and third year students. You can choose from a variety of accommodation levels, depending on your budget and your individual needs including: 1. Standard rooms (shared bathroom) 2. En-suite rooms (own bathroom) 3. Studios (Own bathroom and kitchenette) 4. Female only corridors or flats 5. Disabled access rooms

All our accommodation are single rooms and self-catering with kitchen facilities provided as part of the price. Each room will include as minimum, a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and storage.

The student villages also offer: Free Wi-Fi access in all rooms Laundry facilities Wardens 24 hour security Sports facilities Shop Café/Bar

Free Gym and Campus Life Membership

All students living in university owned accommodation will receive gym and campus life membership included in the price of their halls.

Close to campus All the residential sites in Bangor are within walking distance of the city centre and main university departments. Our halls are so convenient you won’t have to spend your money on travelling to and from halls.

Safety

One of the advantages of living in University accommodation is the support you are offered. Each residence has hall wardens and security officers providing 24 hour assistance.

Cost

University accommodation costs from £71-£175 per week (prices for 2015-16).

Contract length for undergraduates is 40 weeks and 51 weeks for postgraduates.

Costs include heating, lighting and hot water, electricity, security, furniture and internet access, so you don’t have to budget extra for these amenities.

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Contact the Halls Office: T: +44 (0) 1248 383944 E: halls@bangor.ac.uk

Private Accommodation

The Student Housing Office advertises privately rented accommodation on behalf of landlords. You can access information about available properties, including landlords’ contact details by searching the database on: www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/ studenthousing Private Halls of Residence are also available in the city, please see the websites below: www.prodigy-living.co.uk www.varcityliving.co.uk www.freshstudentliving.co.uk Alternatively, you can email: E: studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk

For my first year I lived in the university halls, I thought they were great for many reasons. Firstly, you are guaranteed a place, which is brilliant and secondly, it is very easy to make friends here, everyone is welcoming.

Even though you don’t get to choose your flat mates, mine were great!

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Infrastructure IT Support

Our IT Services department provide students with a range of services, facilities and benefits, to support your learning activities, across the University including: Access to the internet, wireless

internet connections in all halls, a University email account and a safe place to store your work.

A secure virtual learning environment

‘Blackboard’. Here course materials, notes, powerpoint slides, and other documents are made available for download by your lecturer.

Blackboard lets you upload your

coursework and see your module marks.

Learning Resources

To help you in your studies, we provide a range of learning resources supported by experienced staff. We provide Library, Archives, Computing, Media and photocopying facilities and services.

We have eight libraries a purpose built Media facility and a Printing and Binding Unit.

Notable Alumni Nobel Prize Winner, Sir Robert Edwards

Bangor University graduate, Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards, CBE, FRS was awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of in vitro fertilization.

Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards along with surgeon Patrick Steptoe successfully pioneered conception through IVF. He graduated from Bangor University in 1951 with a Degree in Biology.

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The Bangor Experience Our open door policy means students have access to staff One-to-one seminars Free English Language support The University operates an informal ‘open-door policy’ which enable students to have access to staff so that they feel comfortable and supported.

The facilities here are amazing, the libraries for example have some of the best resources and study areas I have ever been in. The best thing about this is that it is so easy and comfortable to study here and get a high grade on the degree you are doing.

Sherryll Ahone Cameroon MBA in Accounting and Finance

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Bangor is surrounded by mountains and is very close to the sea; this offers a very conducive and serene environment for learning. Bangor offers a high quality, diverse student experience with one of the lowest crime rates and cost of living of any other university city. With a fantastic student life and diverse cultures, Bangor gives me the opportunity to grow as an individual.

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Tuition Fees and Living Costs Undergraduate

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Arts and Humanities

£11,750

Law, Education and Social Sciences

£11,750

Business

£12,250

Science and Engineering

£13,300

Study Abroad (120 credits)

£11,750

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Arts and Humanities

£12,250

Law, Education and Social Sciences

£12,250

Education Studies (MA)

£13,750

Please note: Fee levels are correct at time of printing, but may be subject to change. There is likely to be a small increase in the fees for the 2017/18 academic year and the fee level will be determined during 2016.

Business (MA/MSc)

£13,300

Low cost of living

Business (MBA)

£14,300

Health and Behavioural Sciences

£13,800

MSc Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics

£18,000**

Science and Engineering

£13,800

School of Chemistry

£14,800*

MSc Nanotechnology

£14,800*

Postgraduate (Taught Courses)

Postgraduate (Research Courses) Arts and Humanities

£12,250

Law, Education and Social Sciences

£12,250

Business

£14,500

Health and Behavioural Sciences

£15,500***

Cancer Institute

£18,500**

Science and Engineering

£15,500***

Bangor Business School London Centre Accounting, Banking and Finance courses only

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Bangor Business School London Centre (MBA)

£18,000

Bangor Business School London Centre (MA/MSc)

£16,500

Distance Learning

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Chartered Banker MBA (full programme)

£15,750

Chartered Banker MBA (accelerated programme)

£7,750

MSc Forestry (price per 20 CAT point module)

£1,507

MSc Forestry (dissertation transfer fee)

£3,670

* Including £1,500 bench fee. *** Including £2,000 bench fee.

** Including £5,000 bench fee.

Some courses may charge extra bench fees.

The cost of living in Bangor is lower than in some parts of the UK. Bangor has been described as “one of the cheapest places in Britain” to be a student. (The A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges).

As a guide we would recommend that students allow up to £9,000 for undergraduate study and £11,000 for postgraduate study to cover accommodation, food and other personal expenses per year. The figure is a guide and will vary depending on the individual needs and lifestyle of each student.

Working Part-time

Usual jobs for students include helping out in shops and at events and basic office assistance. International students can work up to 20 hours per week and full-time during the holidays. You will need to make sure you have enough time to complete all your course work and reading to ensure success in your studies. The University’s JobZone offers a free service to help you find part-time employment. The UK currently (from 1 October 2015) has a minimum wage of £6.70 per hour if you are aged 21 years and over and £5.30 per hour if you are aged 18-20. The national living wage for those aged 25 years and older will be £7.20.

Among the most economical places to study in the UK

Scholarships

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Bangor University has an international scholarship fund valued at over 1 million pounds Undergraduate Scholarships What’s on offer

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Eligible Countries

Merit Scholarship

Up to £15,000

All countries

Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount

£1,000 in All countries addition to the Merit scholarship

British Council GREAT Scholarship

Up to £16,500

India

What’s on offer

Value

Eligible Countries

Merit Scholarship

Up to full tuition All countries fee waiver

Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount

£1,000 in All countries addition to the Merit scholarship

British Council GREAT Scholarship

Up to £6,500

Postgraduate Taught Scholarships

Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Spain, USA, United Kingdom, UAE, Uruguay

Commonwealth Scholarship £12,000 + (MSc Tropical Forestry only)

Commonwealth Countries

Chevening Partnership Scholarship

Full fee waiver & All countries monthly stipend excluding the USA

‘Tullow Group Scholarship’ Full fee waiver &

Monthly stipend

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mauritania, Suriname, Uganda, Uruguay

Full tuition, East and Central monthly stipend African Countries & return airfare

Research/PhD Scholarships What’s on offer

Value

Eligible Countries

Merit Scholarship

Up to £15,000

All countries

Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount

£1,000 in All countries addition to the Merit scholarship

China Scholarship Council

Full tuition fee waiver

China

*Some academic schools also offer their own scholarships, please visit the school website for more information.

Applicants are NOT required to complete a separate scholarship application form, for merit sholarships. Scholarship awards will be clearly stated on the offer/admission letter.

For further information please visit this link: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/scholarship.php.en

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Course List Bangor Business School www.bangor.ac.uk/business

Top 15 in the world for Banking (RePEc) World renowned academics conducting research also teach, so latest research findings are shared in lectures Undergraduate Courses

Accounting and Banking BA/BSc (Joint Hons) Accounting and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Administration and Management BA (Hons) Banking and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Computer Information Systems BA (Hons) Business and Law BA (Hons) Business Economics BA/BSc (Hons) Business School Studies plus Another Subject Business Studies and Finance BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Marketing BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies BA/BSc (Hons) Business Studies HND Economics and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Financial Economics BSc (Hons) Management with Accounting BA/BSc (Hons) Marketing BA/BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Accounting MSc

Accounting and Banking MSc

Accounting and Finance MSc

Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA

Banking and Finance (Chartered Banker) MA/MSc

Banking and Law MA/MBA Business with Consumer Psychology MA/ MSc Business and Marketing MA Chartered Banker MBA (Distance Learning)

Environmental Management MBA Finance MA/MSc/MBA

Information Management MBA International Business MBA International Banking MSc International Marketing MBA International Finance MSc

International Media Management MSc

Investment Management MSc

Islamic Banking and Finance MA/MSc/ MBA

Law and Management MBA Management MBA Management and Finance MA/MSc

Postgraduate Courses

Also available at our London Centre

School of Chemistry

CFA Pathway Available, visit the link for more information www.bangor.ac.uk/ business/CFA-pathway Also available for January Intake, visit the link for more information: www.bangor. ac.uk/januaryintakecourses

School of Biological Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/biology

Natural History Museum and Botanic Garden on campus

Marine and Freshwater aquaria Undergraduate Courses

Biology BSc (Hons) / MBiol Biology with Biotechnology BSc (Hons)/ MBiol Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Hons)/ MBiol Zoology BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Climate Change Studies BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Conservation BSc (Hons)/ MZool Zoology with Evolution BSc (Hons) /MZool Zoology with Herpetology BSc (Hons)/ MZool Zoology with Marine Zoology BSc (Hons)/ MZool

Bangor Business School’s London Centre www.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness Bringing Bangor’s research expertise to the heart of London’s financial district.

Postgraduate Courses

Accounting and Finance MSc Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA Chartered Banker MBA (Blended Learning) Finance MSc/MBA International Banking MSc Islamic Banking and Finance MA/MSc/MBA International Finance MSc Investment Management MSc

Ecology MRes Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc Natural Sciences MRes Wetland Science for Pollution Control MSc Wetland Science and Conservation MSc

www.bangor.ac.uk/chemistry

Courses accredited by the RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) Recent £10m investment in analytical equipment Strong links with industry – Some degrees offer placement opportunities where students spend time at an industrial company in the UK or Europe Undergraduate Courses

Chemistry BSc (Hons)/MChem with European Experience or Industrial Experience

Postgraduate Courses

Analytical Chemistry MSc Environmental Chemistry MSc Chemistry MRes

School of Computer Science www.bangor.ac.uk/cs

No.1 in the UK for employability – 100% graduate employment rate Courses accredited by the British Computer Society

Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Business BSc (Hons) Computing and Oceanography BSc (Hons)/ MOcean Creative Technologies BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems for Business BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Advanced Visualization, Virtual Environments and Computer Animation MRes Computer Science MSc Computer Science with Visualisation MSc

School of Creative Studies and Media www.bangor.ac.uk/creative_industries

Flexible degree structure allows you to study an interdisciplinary degree suited to you Top 10 in the UK for Creative Writing (Times 2016)

Creative Practice MArts (4 year) Creative Studies BA (Hons) Creative Studies and English Language BA (Hons) Creative Studies and Italian BA (Hons) (4 years) Creative Writing and Media Studies BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing BA (Joint Hons) English Language with Film Studies BA (Hons) English Literature with Journalism BA (Hons) English Literature with Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) Film Studies BA (Hons) Film Studies with Theatre BA (Hons) Journalism and English Language BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies BA (Hons) Media MArts (4 year) Media Studies with Theatre BA (Hons) Media Studies BA (Hons) Media Studies and English BA (Joint Hons) Media Studies with a Modern Language BA (Hons) Music and Creative Writing BA (Joint Hons) Music and Film Studies BA (Joint Hons) Professional Writing and Film BA (Hons) Professional Writing and Media BA (Hons) Professional Writing MArts (4 year)

School of Education www.bangor.ac.uk/addysg

Over 100 years of experience in training teachers Ranked top 10 in the UK (Times) Placements in local schools integrated in courses Undergraduate Courses

Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Design and Technology Secondary Education BSc (Hons) Leading to Qualified Teacher Status Early Childhood and Learning Support Studies FdA Primary Education BA (Hons) Leading to Qualified Teacher Status Product Design BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Education Studies MA / MEd PGCE Primary PGCE Secondary

Postgraduate Courses Creative Practice MRes Film Studies MRes Filmmaking: Concept to Screen MA International Media Management MSc Media MRes Professional Writing MRes PhD/MPhil/MRes

I chose to study here because my degree is unique to Bangor University and therefore could only be taught to me here in Bangor. There is nowhere else in the UK that teaches Islamic Banking and Finance. However I was also aware that the department ranks very highly in the league tables – the business school here is viewed as one of the best within the UK and as a result has an excellent reputation. Both of these factors encouraged me to go for this course.

Bistoun Rasoul Iraq Islamic Banking and Finance (Postgraduate)

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Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

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World leading innovations taking place in broadband capacity, high contrast technology and software development

School of Electronic Engineering www.bangor.ac.uk/eng

Top 25 in the UK for research in Electronic Engineering (REF 2014) Courses have 30 year continuous IET accreditation laboratories Undergraduate Courses

Computer Systems Engineering BSc/ BEng/MEng (Hons) Control and Instrumentation Engineering MEng Critical Safety Engineering MEng Electronic Engineering BSc/BEng/MEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Music BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Broadband and Optical Communications MSc Electronic Engineering MSc/MRes Electronic Engineering (Bio-Electronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (Micromachining) MRes Electronic Engineering (Microwave Devices) MRes Electronic Engineering (Nanotechnology) MRes Electronic Engineering (Optical Communications)MRes Electronic Engineering (Optoelectronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (Organic Electronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (Polymer Electronics) MRes Electronic Engineering (VLSI Design) MRes Electronic Engineering with Industrial Placement MSc Nanotechnology and Microfabrication MSc

School of English Literature www.bangor.ac.uk/english

Oscar winning Danny Boyle, director of Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire and the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony is a graduate of Bangor’s School of English Top 25 in the UK (Times 2016)

Undergraduate Courses

British & Irish Literatures BA (Hons) / MArts Creative and Professional Writing BA (Hons) English BA (Hons) English Literature BA (Hons) / MArts (4 year) English Language with English Literature BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing BA (Hons) English Literature with Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) English Literature with Songwriting BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) / MArts (4 year) English Literature with English Language BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Arthurian Literature MA Creative Writing MA English Literature MA Literatures of Wales MA Medieval Studies MA

School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy

Many of our courses are professionally accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences or the Institute of Chartered Foresters No.6 in the UK (Times 2016) Undergraduate Courses

Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology BSc (Hons) (placement year also available – 4 years) Conservation with Forestry BSc (Hons) (placement year also available – 4 years) Environmental Conservation BSc (Hons) (placement year also available – 4 years) Environmental Management BSc (Hons)/ MEnvSci Environmental Science BSc (Hons)/ MEnvSci Forestry BSc (Hons)/MFor Geography BA/BSc (Hons)/MGeog

School of Healthcare Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/healthcaresciences

No. 3 in the UK for Research (REF 2014) No.1 in the UK for Radiography (Times 2016) Undergraduate Courses

Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Health and Society BSc (Hons) Nursing BN (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Advanced Healthcare Practice MSc Dementia Studies MSc Health and Social Care Leadership MSc Public Health and Health Promotion MSc

www.bangor.ac.uk/history

Undergraduate Courses

Archaeology BA (Hons) MArts Heritage, Archaeology and History BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) MArts History with Archaeology BA (Hons) History with Film Studies BA (Hons) History with Journalism BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) Modern and Contemporary History BA (Hons) Welsh History BA (Hons) Welsh History with Archaeology BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Celtic Archaeology MA History MA Medieval Studies MA The Celts MA Welsh History MA

School of Law www.bangor.ac.uk/law

2 year professional LLB program Internships at Barrister chambers and solicitors firms

Law International with German LLB Law International with Italian LLB Law International with Spanish LLB Law with Professional English LLB (for International Students) Law with Social Policy LLB

Postgraduate Courses

Banking and Law MA/MBA Criminology and Law MA International Commercial and Business Law LLM International Intellectual Property Law LLM International Law LLM International Law – specialising in European Law LLM International Law – specialising in Global Trade Law LLM International Law – specialising in International Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law LLM Law LLM Res Law and Banking LLM Law and Criminology LLM Law and Management MBA Law of the Sea LLM Maritime Law LLM Public Procurement Law and Strategy LLM Also available for January Intake, visit

the link for more information: www. bangor.ac.uk/januaryintakecourses

State-of-the-art Moot Court Facility Undergraduate Courses

Business and Law BA (Hons) Law LLB Law LLB (2-Year Degree Scheme for graduates) Law with Accounting and Finance LLB Law with Business Studies LLB Law with Criminology LLB Law with Contemporary Chinese Studies LLB Law with English Literature LLB Law International with French LLB

Bangor is surrounded by the Snowdonia mountains which gives me plenty of opportunities to learn about the forests in Wales. It is one of the nicest places to study, with beautiful landscapes and scenery and you can explore the mountains anytime you like which gives you a feeling of closeness towards the environment.

Pratik Pravin Doshi India MSc in Environmental Forestry

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Agroforestry MSc Conservation and Land Management MSc Environmental Forestry MSc Environmental and Business Management MSc Environmental Management MBA Food Security in the Changing Environment (Distance Learning) MSc Forestry (Distance Learning) MSc Tropical Forestry (Distance Learning with International Commonwealth Scholarship) MSc Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (Erasmus Mundus course) MSc Tropical Forestry MSc (Distance Learning) Agriculture and Environment MRes

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Postgraduate Courses

School of Linguistics and English Language www.bangor.ac.uk/linguistics

No.12 in the UK (Times 2016) Centre for Bilingualism Research Undergraduate Courses Bilingualism MArts Cognitive Linguistics MArts (4 year) English Language BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing BA (Hons) English Language with English Literature BA (Hons) English Language with Film Studies BA (Hons) English Language with Media Studies BA (Hons) International English Language for TEFL BA (Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) / MArts Linguistics with the English Language BA (Hons) Linguistics with English Literature BA (Hons) Linguistics with International Experience MArts (4 year)

Postgraduate Courses Bilingualism MA Cognitive Linguistics MA Linguistics MA

School of Medical Sciences

School of Music

www.bangor.ac.uk/sms

www.bangor.ac.uk/music

Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Sciences are awarded a ‘Certificate of Biomedical Sciences’ a professionally recognised certificate essential for working in UK hospital laboratories Undergraduate Courses

Biomedical Science BA/BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences BMedSci Medical Biology BSc (Hons)/MBiol

Postgraduate Courses

Clinical Science MSc Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc

School of Modern Languages www.bangor.ac.uk/ml

Undergraduate Courses

Chinese BA (Hons) French BA (Hons) French with Another Subject BA (Hons) German BA (Hons) German with Another Subject BA (Hons) Italian and Another Subject BA (Joint Hons) Joint Language Honours Spanish BA (Hons) Spanish with Another Subject BA (Hons) Three Language Honours (French, German, Italian, Spanish) Another Subject plus a Modern Language

Postgraduate Courses

European Languages and Cultures MA Translation Studies MA

Bangor is one of the very few universities offering this course which specialises in Neuropsychology. They have an amazing faculty and modules that give you hands on experience with patients suffering from several neurological conditions ‘Behavioural Neuro’. The coursework given to us in most of the modules are very practical and help you to get exposed to the actual disorders as opposed to just blindly reading from books and articles.

Jasdeep Mago India MSc in Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology

Top 15 in the UK (Times 2016) Undergraduate Courses Music BA/BMus Music and Electronic Engineering BA (Hons) Music and Italian BA (Hons) (4 years)

Postgraduate Courses

Composition/Sonic Art MA/MMus Early Music MA Music MA Music with Education MA Performance MMus / Dip 20th and 21st Century Music MA

School of Ocean Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/oceansciences

One of the largest teaching departments in Europe 35 metre seagoing research vessel available to students Located on the banks of the Menai Straits, the school has an excellent location Undergraduate Courses

Applied Marine Biology BSc (Hons) Geological Oceanography BSc (Hons) / MOcean Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc (Hons)/MMSci Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Joint Hons)/MMBiol Marine Biology BSc (Hons)/MMBiol Marine Environmental Studies BSc (Hons) Marine Geography BSc Marine Vertebrate Zoology BSc (Hons)/ MMBiol Ocean Science BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Computing BSc/ MOcean Ocean and Geophysics BSc Physical Oceanography MOcean

School of Philosophy and Religion www.bangor.ac.uk/spar

Distance learning courses available Undergraduate Courses

Philosophy & Religion and Another subject (Joint Hons) Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Philosophy and Religion (MARes Distance Learning) Theology MTh

School of Psychology www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology

Top 5 in the UK for student satisfaction Students have access to the Bangor Imaging Unit which includes an MRI and EEG facility Undergraduate Courses

Psychology BSc (Hons) / MSci Psychology with Business BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology BSc (Hons) / MSci Psychology with Neuropsychology BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Applied Behaviour Analysis MSc Consumer Psychology with Business MA/ MSc Clinical and Health Psychology MSc Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology MSc Neuroimaging MSc Psychological Research MSc Psychology MA/MSc/MSci

School of Social Sciences

School of Welsh

www.bangor.ac.uk/so

www.bangor.ac.uk/ysgolgymraeg

No. 2 in the UK (Times 2016) Undergraduate Courses

Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Health and Social Care and Social Policy BA (Hons) Societal Health BSc (Hons) Social Policy BA (Hons) Social Policy and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Sociology BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice MA Criminology and Law MA Criminology and Sociology MA Sociology MA Social Policy MA Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Sociology MARes

No. 2 in the UK for Celtic Studies (Times) Study in the heartland of the strongest surviving Celtic language Undergraduate Courses

Cymraeg/Welsh (for beginners)* BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses The Celts MA Literatures of Wales MA Welsh MA Welsh PhD/MPhil

* Subject to validation

School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences www.bangor.ac.uk/sport

Top 10 in the UK for research Laboratories accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Undergraduate Courses

Sport Science (Outdoor Activities) BSc (Hons)/MSci Sport Science BSc (Hons)/MSci Sport, Health and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)/MSci Sport, Health and Physical Education BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)/MSci Sports Science (Outdoor Recreation) FDSc Sports Science and Another subject (Joint Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology MA/MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology MA/ MSc/MRes Applied Sport Science MA/MSc Applied Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) MA/MSc Exercise Rehabilitation MA/MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc/MRes Sport and Exercise Sciences MRes Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences MRes

Work Experience

Many of our courses include the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through a placement year, short period of work experience or collaborating with a company on your final year project.

Joint Honours

You can combine subjects to follow a Joint Honours Degree. This allows you to study two subjects in equal proportions. You may choose to study closely-related subjects, or a more unusual combination. Please see the full list of Joint Honours courses on our website: www. bangor.ac.uk/courses/undergrad/ joints

Undergraduate Transfer

It is possible to transfer into the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme if the university studies undertaken to date in another country or in another university in the UK correspond by level and content to the 1st year of a programme at Bangor University. In order to assess an application for transfer, students are required to provide an official certified transcript detailing the study undertaken to date with their application.

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Applied Marine Geoscience MSc Marine Biology MSc Marine Environmental Protection MSc Marine Renewable Energy MSc Physical Oceanography MSc

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PhD/Research Courses PhD/MPhil Subject areas

Being a research focused university of international reputation, our academic departments offer research opportunities in more than 25 academic disciplines. To find a suitable research topic or course, please refer to our page: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ applying/research

Eligibility

1. Academic – Entry onto our PhD/MPhil courses normally requires a postgraduate/Masters degree 2.English Language – To be eligible for our PhD/MPhil programmes, international students must satisfy English Language Requirements.

Course options

A. PhD Programmes To obtain a PhD you are expected to conduct independent research that will make an original contribution to knowledge about that particular subject and present this in the form of a thesis.

At Bangor University you have two routes available; route 1 and route 2 (see opposite) B. MPhil Programmes An MPhil will usually take 2 years to complete on a full-time programme.

Research at MPhil level should represent an extension of existing knowledge, although the demands of originality are less than that for a PhD.

C. MRes programmes The Research Master’s degree is more research-orientated than a normal taught Masters programme, usually consisting of 120 credits research and 60 credits taught (66%/34%). It is seen to be a good route into PhD level study.

Eligibility criteria and application procedures are the same as for the general taught Master’s degree programmes.

Route 1:

The PhD Programme of Study (3 years and 1 year writing-up) If you satisfy the English language requirements for the PhD program and have already drafted your research proposal, then the programme will normally be of 3 years in duration.

Candidates will undertake the research during the three years and submit the final dissertation at the end of the fourth year – which is designated for writing-up.

Applying for Phd/MPhil programmes

1. Select an appropriate research topic.

Refer to: www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/applying/research, for more details 2. Prepare a research proposal

she would consider supervising your project. If the academic expresses his/her interest, you may then further discuss your ideas and develop a full PhD/MPhil research proposal.

4. Scan the following supporting documents: Bachelor degree certificate and transcript Master’s degree certificate and transcript English language test certificate (if undertaken) Academic reference/support letter Confirmation of funding/sponsorship (if applicable) Passport 5. Submit the online application with the supporting documents listed above using the following link: www.bangor.ac.uk/ onlineapplicationform

Route 2:

Four years – Combined English Language and PhD program If you DO NOT satisfy the English Language requirement for PhD programs AND/OR you need guidance for drafting your research proposal, then the 4-year combined English and PhD program will suit you.

3. Find a member of staff whose research interests broadly match your own. Contact them directly with a research proposal and ask whether he/

Route 1

Route 1

Route 2

I have a research proposal

I have met the English language requirements but don’t have a research proposal

I have not met the English language requirements and I don’t have a research proposal

Select a topic from the PHD vacancy and prepare your proposal around the topic (Route 1)

Select a topic from the PHD vacancy and prepare your proposal whilst studying at Bangor (Route 2)

Submit your application online at www.bangor.ac.uk/onlineapplication

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The programme will normally be 4 years in duration and will be in two parts:

The purpose of your proposal is to show that you have a relevant theme, a viable project and the competence to carry it out. The information is vital when we evaluate your proposed study and decide if we have the right staff expertise to supervise you.

Combined English Language and PhD Programme of Study

Part 1: Year 1/The Preparatory Year.

This will include English language tuition, academic study skills, regular meetings with the PhD supervisor and integration with other research students at the Academic School.

During Part 1, you will research and write a full PhD research proposal based on the topic selected on the application form.

Part 2: 3 year PhD Programme plus 1-year writing-up. The final dissertation is submitted at the end of the 1-year writing-up period.

Progression from Part 1 to Part 2 will be conditional on having: Completed a fully developed research proposal that meets the Academic School’s requirement for entry onto a research degree.

Achieved the required English language level required for entry onto a research degree.

The duration of Part 1 will depend on the English language test score on entry, the English level required to progress onto the research degree/Part 2 and the completion of a satisfactory research proposal.

The minimum score required is 4.0/4.5.

As a guideline, students require 1 full year to increase by 2 IELTS bands e.g. from 4.5 to 6.5.

The format and length of the proposal is likely to vary according to the type of project. Typically a proposal is no less than 1500 words (3-4 pages) long and will cover the following points.

Provisional title (max 50 words) The title should indicate the central focus of the research and should contain the key words associated with proposed work.

Description of your topic (max 300-700 words) Explain how your research will address the gap or shortcomings in knowledge, why it is original and why further research in the area is important.

Methodology (max 300 words) Explain how you will obtain the information necessary to write your thesis. Include an explanation of the approach(es) will you be taking to the research (library-based? empirical?) and any relevant quantitative/qualitative methods (interviews, questionnaires, survey and to whom etc). Outline any ethical concerns (eg interviewing children/prisoners/refugees etc).

Resources and ethical clearance Will your research comply with the agreed international standards for good practise in social research? Using published ethical guidelines show that you are aware of the specific documents and clearances you will need.

Central question/hypothesis for investigation (max 15-50 words) State the central question/hypothesis of your proposed research. Eg. ‘This thesis Project management asks…’ or ‘This thesis examines the You should map out a schedule for your hypothesis that….’. project, from the start date onwards, showing when you expect to conduct Key aims of the research periods of fieldwork (if applicable) and (max 200 words) the time required for data analysis and Set out a number of specific aims (3-5) writing up your results. of the research which indicate the intended contribution and impact of the References PhD. They should answer the question: You should include a list of the ‘what will the PhD achieve’? references cited in your proposal, using Harvard notation. This will be useful for Literature review potential supervisors to evaluate your (max 700-1,000 words) knowledge of the research topic.

This section should situate your chosen topic in the existing research and should show that you are familiar with the key works in the area. Explain how the Find out m current literature addresses the issue ore: you have identified, give a summary of Applicatio n fo rms and g recent debates in the area and explain www.ban uidance internatiogor.ac.uk/ the current shortcomings in the existing nal/applyin g/researc scholarship.

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For me personally, the best thing has to be the quality of the research going on around me in my school. Also, the amazing support I have been given by my supervisor and fellow students.

Irfan Sahibzada Pakistan Finance (Postgraduate)

Science Research (REF 2014)

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Entry Requirements for Your Country Undergraduate

We ask for a school leaving qualification which is equivalent to the British school leaving qualification: A-levels - 260-320 UCAS points

Postgraduate

We require an undergraduate/ bachelor degree of equivalent standard to the British bachelor degree second-class lower grade.

International Baccalaureate (IB) - 28-34 points

Country Specific Entry Requirements

The table below provides guidance on our minimum entry requirements; (some courses will require higher grades) Visit www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/countries/list for further information.

Africa

Undergraduate Entry

Postgraduate Entry

Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) AND recognised Foundation Course University Diploma Diploma or Ordinary Technician Diploma HND will be considered for entry into year 2

Bachelor Degree with Second Class Honours (Lower division) minimum of 50-59% (C)

Ghana

A WASSCE Certificate AND recognised Foundation Course Diploma (University Programme) considered for entry into Year 2

Second Class-Lower Division in Bachelor Degree

Nigeria

WAEC AND recognised Foundation Course Higher National Diploma/Advanced Diploma for Year 2 entry

Minimum of Bachelor Degree (2nd Class lower division), GPA of 2.5

Cameroon

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Baccalaureat/Baccalaureat Technique and recognised Foundation Course HND – 2nd Year entry

Bachelor Degree – Second Class Lower/GPA 2.7/12+

Please see page 25 for details of Foundation Courses recognised by Bangor University.

North America

Undergraduate Entry Canada

Individual provinces and territories will be considered on an individual basis, please visit the following link: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ countries/canada

Postgraduate Entry Minimum GPA of 2.0 or C+ in a Bachelor Degree

North America

Undergraduate Entry USA

We require the following for you to enter onto Year 1 of a program at Bangor University: A high school diploma with a 3.0 or higher GPA SATs of 550+ in each section OR ACTs of 26+ AND one of the following: AP exams in a related field with 3+ on the exam or SAT2 Subject tests or Related courses from university/ community college Associate Degree – Considered for Year 2 entry

Postgraduate Entry Minimum GPA of 3.0 or C+ in a Bachelor Degree

East Asia Postgraduate Entry

Japan

Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a recognised Foundation Course; Junior College 2 and 3 year diploma College of Technology 5 year programme diploma

Minimum of 70% in Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in Japan

Korea Republic

Senior high school qualification plus a 1 year Foundation Programme Junior College Diploma holders will be considered for direct entry to an Undergraduate Course

Minimum of 70% in Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in Korea GPA of 2.0-2.5 of 2.0-2.5

Vietnam

Holders of the Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) with an average of 7.0 or higher will be considered for Foundation Course programmes provided by Bangor’s partners.

Year 1 Bachelor’s degree at a Vietnamese university, 7.0 considered for entry onto the first year of an Undergraduate Course at Bangor.

Bachelor Degree with overall grade of 7.0 or higher

China

Holders of the National Senior High School Certificate, Chinese University Entrance Examination or Matriculation Examination will be considered for Foundation Course programmes provided by Bangor’s partners.

First year of a bachelor’s degree at a Chinese university with 65% or above will be considered for direct entry to Undergradaute Courses.

3-year University Diploma (Dazhuan) at a Chinese university with 80% or above will be considered for direct entry to Bangor’s 1 year Bridging Degree

Minimum of 65% in Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in China (211 university) Minimum of 70% in Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in China (non 211 university)

Hong Kong

A minimum of 260 UCAS tariff points from the four Core subjects and Category A Electives, including a minimum of level 4 in one or two relevant core/ elective subjects and level 4 in English

Second Class – Lower Division or minimum GPA of 2.3 (C+) from a recognised institution in Hong Kong

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Entry Requirements for Your Country (continued) Middle East

Undergraduate Entry

Postgraduate Entry

Bahrain

Students who have followed the national curriculum (Tawjahiya) are required to complete a recognised Foundation Course

Minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4)

Iraq

Applicants who have completed the Iraqi Sixth Form BaccalaurĂŠate (Adadiyah) will be required to complete a Foundation Course before being accepted onto an Undergraduate Course

Minimum of 70% in Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in Iraq

Kuwait

Students who have followed the national curriculum (Shahadat-al-thanwiia-al-a’ama) are required to complete a recognised Foundation Course

Minimum GPA of 2.33 (C+)

Qatar

General Secondary Education Certificate and a recognised Foundation Course

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Saudi Arabia

Students who have followed the national curriculum (Tawjahiya) are required to complete a recognised Foundation Course. Students who have completed A-Levels, IB or SATs can apply for direct entry to Year 1 of Undergraduate Courses

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 5) Minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Minimum of 70% in Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution

UAE

Students who have followed the national curriculum (Tawjahiya) are required to complete a recognised Foundation Course. Students who have completed A-Levels, IB or SATs can apply for direct entry to Year 1 of Undergraduate Courses

Minimum GPA of 2.5-2.9 in Bachelor Degree

Oman

Students who have followed the national curriculum (Thanawiya Amma) are required to complete a recognised Foundation Course Students who have completed a two-year diploma, A-Levels, IB or SATs can apply for direct entry to Year 1 of Undergraduate Courses. Students offering a three-year diploma may be accepted into Year 2

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Please see page 25 for details of Foundation Courses recognised by Bangor University.

South Asia

Undergraduate Entry

Postgraduate Entry

India

Good grades in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards Completion of the Polytechnic/College of Technology Diploma (3 to 4-years in duration)

Minimum of 55% in a Bachelor Degree

Pakistan

Secondary School Diploma AND completion of a recognised Foundation Course Two year Undergraduate Course (Pass) Appropriate 2 year Diploma

Bachelor Degree (4 years) with overall grade of 60%/ Grade B/Division II Minimum GPA 2.5 or above (must be UK equivalent to 2:2 or above)

Bangladesh

Bachelor Degree (minimum of 2 years) Good grades in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate AND completion of a recognised Foundation Course Students with a GPA of 4.8 may be eligible for direct entry to Year 1 of Undergraduate Courses

Bachelor Degree (4 years) with overall grade of 55% or higher Minimum GPA 2.5 or above (must be UK equivalent to 2:2 or above)

South East Asia Postgraduate Entry

Brunei

Good grades in Brunei Cambridge A levels National Diploma holders will be considered for Year 2 entry

Bachelor Degree minimum second class lower

Indonesia

Senior High School Diploma (3 year) and completion of a recognised Foundation Course

Minimum Sarjana 1 (S1) accredited with A Minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Course accredited with B will be considered on a case by case basis

Malaysia

Higher School Certificate of Education (STPM) grades A-E on a subject for subject basis UEC (Chinese School leaving certificate) Diploma with minimum GPA of 2.5 for year 2 entry

Bachelor Degree Second Class Lower Bachelor Degree with GPA of 2.5

Singapore

Good grades in Singapore Cambridge A-Levels OR Completion of Singapore Cambridge O-levels and a recognised Foundation Course Holders of Polytechnic diplomas with GPA 2.5 will be considered for year 2 entry

Bachelor Degree with Lower Second Class Honours GPA 3.5-3.99

Thailand

Good grades in Senior High School Leaving Certificate AND completion of a recognised Foundation Course

Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Bachelor Degree GPA above 2.0 but below 2.5 will be considered on a case by case basis

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If I don’t meet the entry requirements?

If you do not meet the academic requirements for study at Bangor University then you can enrol on a foundation programme.

Bangor University recognises a number of programmes for entry onto our courses.

Undergraduate My school leaving qualification is not equivalent to the British school leaving qualification

I do not have the required IELTS score of 6.0*

Study an International Foundation Course at one of our recognised Pathway Partners (refer to page 33)

Bangor University Pre-sessional Course (refer to page 34)

Entry into Bangor University undergraduate course *Some courses may require higher scores, please see www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/englishlanguage for full details.

Postgraduate My undergraduate/Bachelors Degree is not equivalent to the British undergraduate/Bachelor Degree

I do not have the required IELTS score of 6.0*

Study a Pre-Master Course at a recognised pathway partner (refer to page 33)

Bangor University Pre-sessional Course (refer to page 34)

Entry into Bangor University postgraduate course *Some courses may require higher scores, please see www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/englishlanguage for full details.

International Foundation Course

The International Foundation Course offers a guaranteed place at Bangor

Foundation Course Entry Requirements

High School Graduation Certificate or equivalent IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 4.5

What Academic Routes are Available Accounting and Finance Business* Computing and IT Law Psychology Sport Electronic Engineering

How to Apply for the Llandrillo Menai International Foundation Course?

What will I Study?

Students will need to study core modules such as study skills, English, IT and numeracy across all academic routes. The modules students will study in specific academic routes are shown opposite.

Students can also apply directly to Llandrillo Menai College. Please visit www.gllm.ac.uk/international email E: llandrillointernational@gllm. ac.uk or call T: +44 (0) 1492 542315 for further information. * January start available for Business pathway

Pathway Partners Please see the table below for the list of Bangor University’s approved UK Pathway Partners.

Organisation Llandrillo Menai International

Programme International Foundation Course (Validated by Bangor University)

Web Address www.llandrillo.ac.uk/ international

Oxford International Education Group (OIEG)

University Foundation Pre-Masters

www.pathways.co.uk

Bellerbys College

Bellerbys Foundation Course Diploma In Business and Management

www.bellerbys.com

INTO

International Foundation Course Pre-Master Programme International Diploma Programme

www.intohigher.com/ uk/en-gb/home.aspx

Kaplan International Colleges

Foundation Certificate Pre-Master Programme

www.kaplaninternational.com

NCC Edcucation HQ

International Foundation Course

www.nccedu.com/university-progression

New College Manchester

International Foundation Course

www.newcollegemanchester.com

GAC (ACT Education Solutions)

Foundation Course

www.act.org

Pre-Master Programmes

If you are interested in studying a Pre-Masters programme please contact one of the pathway partners listed in the table above who offer a Pre-Master programme.

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The International Foundation Course at Llandrillo Menai International is validated by Bangor University.

Delivered over a period of 1 year a programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language training is designed specifically to prepare you for undergraduate study at Bangor University.

University to students who successfully complete the course.

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If your school leaving qualification is not equivalent to the British school leaving qualification then you will need to complete a foundation year to allow you to progress onto degree level study in the UK.

English Language Courses at Bangor University English Language Entry Requirements

The minimum English Language level required for degree level study at Bangor University is: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 Some courses will require higher scores. To check the English Language level required for entry onto your chosen course please see www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ future/englishlanguage

What if I do not meet the English Language requirements?

Bangor University has an English Language Centre for Overseas Students (ELCOS) which offers pre-sessional courses for international students coming to study at the University. These courses enable students to reach the language level required for entry onto degree programmes. www.elcos.bangor.ac.uk

Pre-sessional courses

The length of the course you enrol on is determined by the IELTS score which you have achieved.

The courses are designed to improve academic and English language study skills which includes writing in appropriate academic styles, lecture listening, reading, note-taking, speaking and listening skills.

If you have not been able to achieve IELTS 6.0 you can specify on your application form that you wish to enrol on a pre-sessional course.

If you have already achieved the English language score you require, you may be interested in enrolling on a 4 week orientation course. This course gives students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the UK higher education system and Bangor University.

Pre-sessional course length requirement

The table opposite shows the length of course you will need depending on your current test score.

How do I apply?

Please email elcos@bangor.ac.uk for an application form. For further information please contact Elaine Pritchard on +44 (0) 1248 382252

I really enjoyed the ELCOS course, it has helped to improve my academic English skills a lot, our teacher was also excellent!

Igor Jochem Sanz Brazil ELCOS (12 week course)

Your current test score IELTS

Course

Date

4.0 (in all elements)

42 weeks

September-September £9,500

Cost

4.5 (if 6.0 is required) 30 weeks 5.0 (if 6.5 is required) 31 weeks

September-June January-September (incs. 4 week break)

£7,500

5.0 (no element below 4.0)

24 weeks

June-December

£4750

5.0 (if 6.0 is required) 5.5 (if 6.5 is required)

19 weeks 20 weeks

January-June April-September

£4,750

5.5 (no element below 4.0)

12 weeks

June-September

£3,100

5.5 (no element below 4.0)

12 weeks

September-December £3,100

5.5 (with reading and writing no lower than 5.5)

8 weeks

July-September

£2,100

5.5 (with reading and writing no lower than 5.5)

8 weeks

October – December

£2,100

6.0 (with only 1 element lower than 5.5)

4 weeks

August-September

£1,100

6.0 (with only 1 element lower than 5.5)

4 weeks

November – December £1,100

Students joining a department whose requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, will need: a) at least 0.5 higher than the levels specified above for the particular course you are applying for, AND b) to attain 65% or over in their final course assessment (and also in any individual skill as required by receiving departments).

Level needed for Academic Course

Grade required in Bangor University pre-sessional course

6.0

55%

6.5

65%

7.0

75%

General English Courses Bangor University graduate, Paul Berenger was the Prime Minister of Mauritius from 2003-2005. He graduated from Bangor University with a Degree in Philosophy and French in 1969.

The ELCOS General English course is designed to improve your English language and communication skills in a relaxed and friendly setting, with courses offered at all levels from ‘Elementary’ and above (unfortunately, we cannot offer classes for complete beginners).

Our courses are enjoyable, challenging and effective, helping you to develop all aspects of your use of English with a course book, homework and projects.

ELCOS General English classes will run throughout the year with up to 21 hours of lessons each week.

You can enrol and start learning with us at any level on any Monday and study for as long or as short as you like For further details including, how to apply, course fees and start dates please visit: www.elcos.bangor.ac.uk/general.php

I can say that this course was really positive for me and it has helped to improve a lot in my life, both my professional and personal life.

Camila Jianna de Magalhaes Brazil ELCOS (12 week course)

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Paul Berenger, Prime Minister of Mauritius

What grade do I need to achieve in the Bangor University course?

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Notable Alumni

How to apply...

Step 1 – Select Course Select the course you want to apply for. (If applying for more than one course you will have to re-submit a new application each time using the same web ID number).

Step 2 – Check Eligibility Check the eligibility criteria. International students are advised to refer to respective country page for more details: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/countries Scan a copy of all necessary documents as listed below:

Document required

UG

Postgraduate Taught

PhD/MPhil

School transcripts and certificates

3

3

3

3

3

Bachelor (or equivalent) degree transcripts

Masters (or equivalent) degree transcripts

3

Evidence of English language ability (IELTS/PTE)

3

3

3

Passport

3

3

3

Reference letter from your teacher/tutor

3

3

3

Personal statement explaining why you want to study the course you are applying for

3

3

3

Research Proposal

3

Step 3 – Apply Online Submit your application online. We advise you to read the guidance notes before beginning to fill out the application form: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/home If applying for a Phd/MPhil course then you are advised to refer to the PhD Directory for more information: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/research

Step 4 – Get the Offer Letter Wait for your offer letter to arrive. Your offer letter will provide details about; course offered, tuition fee, scholarship awarded, course start dates and other relevant information.

Step 5 – Pay the Deposit Pay your deposit to confirm your place at Bangor University, for payment guidelines visit this link: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/payment

Step 6 – Get the CAS letter Once you have received your CAS letter you can then apply for your visa

Step 7 – Apply for a Visa When applying for your visa we would advise you to refer to our Visa Guide for more help and information: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/documents/studentvisa_guide.pdf

(A small fee is applicable, visit their website for more information – www.ucas.com)

Help with your application

The following sources can guide you through making your application: Educational agents for a list of our official representatives in your country please visit the following link: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ countries/our_agents International Recruitment and Admissions Team - E: international@bangor.ac.uk / T: +44 (0) 1248 382028 The UCAS website www.ucas.com A British Council Office in your country www.british council.org Your school teacher/careers adviser

Professors at Bangor are so helpful and open to any questions I have. There is not a time that I haven’t had a question or needed help on an assignment that my professors haven’t given their undivided attention until I felt confident in finishing the assignment. All of my professors have been in the career field as well, from published poets, to journalists and screenwriters, I get to learn from people who not only are skilled in their subject, but are professionals in it as well.

Kayla Jones USA Professional and Creative Writing (Undergraduate)

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Undergraduate applicants can also apply to Bangor through UCAS, which is an online applications system allowing students to apply for up to five courses in the UK through one application.

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UCAS

Bangor… Supporting our international students If you need any kind of advice about living and studying in Bangor – we will help you.

If you need advice… If you have a problem…

If you are ill… If you need a new visa – The International Support Team are here to enable you to get the best of your time at Bangor Advice and Support

Bangor is rated one of the top universities in the UK for student support, (Times Higher Education). As well as being a University which prides itself on the quality of research and teaching on offer, we also believe in providing our students with a high level of support and guidance. Bangor has a dedicated team of individuals who are here to help you settle in to life at Bangor as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

The International Student Support Office is available to students and their families and can provide advice and guidance on a range of support related matters.

Visa advice Health and wellbeing Social events Money and finances Employment and volunteering Advice for families Practical information about living in a different country We’ll provide you with lots of help and support in your exciting first few weeks at Bangor... and beyond.

Airport pick-up service

Travelling to the UK for the first time can be challenging. We therefore try to ensure that the experience is a pleasant and memorable one. The University organises a meeting service for students who arrive at Manchester International Airport. Simply register online and we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation.

The first day I came to the UK, I was so glad to see staff from the International Department of Bangor University at the airport. Bangor University not only provides international students like me a pick-up service at the airport, but they also arrange a welcome party for us! I can say that Bangor offer international students like me an excellent free support service.

Anh Ngoc Mai Vietnam MSc in Accounting and Finance

Notable Alumni

Frances Barber, Actress

Bangor University graduate, Frances Barber is an Olivier Award-nominated British actress with a long and distinguished stage career and who has also appeared in numerous television productions.

Frances Barber graduated from Bangor University with a degree in Drama in 1978.

The free support services from Bangor University’s international office regarding visa issues, volunteering, careers and employability, ELCOS, Medical facilities etc were very helpful for me in the time of need during my whole academic year. They sorted out my bank account for me, helped out with my visa and helped with my travel and finance too.

Amish Trivedi India MBA in Information Management

The programme includes: W elcome and orientation information sessions A welcome reception Walking and bus tours of Bangor Police/Doctor/Bank registration Study methods advice Library tours Social events Visa advice and much more!

When undergraduate students arrive at Bangor, a Peer Guide is allocated to you.

This is a current student from your academic school who will act as a mentor, helping you find your way around and settle into University life.

Bangor has one of the largest Peer Guide programmes in Europe.

International Student Ambassadors

Bangor University strongly believes in looking after their students and making sure that everyone is made to feel welcome and settles in with ease. That’s why Bangor has a group of International Student Ambassadors to support international students from the application process right up to their graduation day.

A number of international students have been chosen to represent the University as Ambassadors and will play a key part in recruitment activities both within Bangor and on overseas visits as well as contribute to the support programme offered to students during their studies at Bangor.

Meet Bangor’s International Student Ambassadors’ at www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/studentprofiles/ ambassadors E: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 1248 382882

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We organise a series of welcome and orientation events to help you settle into life at Bangor during your busy first few weeks. You will have lots of opportunities to meet other students at these social events.

Peer Guides

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International Welcome and Orientation

Your Country Bangor University representatives regularly travel overseas to meet with prospective students and attend education fairs throughout the year. To find out about the next visit to your country please visit www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/visits Meet your Country Manager

Bangor has a dedicated team of International Officers who can provide help and support throughout the application process. Contact your country manager to discuss the different courses available, the application process, scholarships, visa applications, and any general enquiries about studying at Bangor.

Karen Mai Jones

Sarah Jones-Morris

Michael Rogerson

T: +44 (0) 1248 388 843 E: s.jones-morris@bangor.ac.uk Responsible for: Thailand.

T: +44 (0) 1248 383 648 E: m.rogerson@bangor.ac.uk Responsible for Countries in the European Union.

Sub-Saharan Africa including; Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria.

Central Asia – Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine Noor Al-Zubaidi

T: +44 (0) 1248 388 207 E: k.m.jones@bangor.ac.uk Responsible for: Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam.

Ali Khan

T: +44 (0) 1248 382 879 E: n.al-zubaidi@bangor.ac.uk Responsible for: Middle East and North Africa including; Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Dona Padan

T: +44 (0) 1248 388 363 E: a.khan@bangor.ac.uk Responsible for: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia , Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka.

Maggie Parke

T: +44 (0) 1248 388 416 E: maggie.parke@bangor.ac.uk Responsible for: The Americas Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, USA.

T: +44 (0) 1248 382 804 E: dona.padan@bangor.ac.uk Dona is the dedicated International Officer for the Schools of Business, Law, Education and Social Sciences.

Education advisers (agents)

The University has a world-wide network of advisers and representatives who provide advice and assistance through the application process. The University currently has adviser/s in the following countries: Australia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, UAE, Ukraine, USA , Vietnam.

Connect with us online

If you are unable to attend an open day or educational fair to meet with Bangor University staff, there are a number of ways you can connect with staff, other applicants, current students and alumni. www.facebook.com/ BangorUniversity/ international

International Students Group

/BangorUniversity Search ‘Bangor University International Students’

Bangor University

@BangorUni

bangorinternational

For more information and contact details please visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/ international/

The University makes all reasonable efforts to provide the courses, tuition and learning support, research opportunities and other services and facilities with reasonable care and skill and in the way described in this brochure. However, the University shall be entitled, if it reasonably considers it to be necessary (including in order to manage its resources and to improve the quality of its provision) to make reasonable changes to the provision, including:

To make changes to (for example) the content and syllabus of courses and methods of teaching and assessment (including in relation to placements); To suspend or discontinue courses.

In the unlikely event that the University discontinues or does not provide a course, or changes it significantly before it begins, the University will tell the relevant individual at the earliest possible opportunity. An individual will be entitled to withdraw from the course by telling the University in writing within a reasonable time of being informed of the change.

The University will make available to students such learning support and other services and facilities as it considers appropriate, but may vary what provides and how it provides it.

The willingness of the University to consider an application is no guarantee of acceptance.

Students are admitted to the University on the basis that the information they provide on their application form is complete and correct.

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The University makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing (2015).

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Useful Contacts University Halls Office Accommodation enquiries for halls of residence T: +44 (0) 1248 382 667 E: halls@bangor.ac.uk

Admissions Help T: +44 (0) 1248 382 028 E: international@bangor.ac.uk

Credit Control T: +44(0) 1248 382 052

Llandrillo Menai International E: llandrillointernational@gllm.ac.uk www.gllm.ac.uk/international

International Education Centre For general international enquiries T: +44 (0) 1248 382 028 E: international@bangor.ac.uk

International Student Support Services Advice on immigration, visas, working in the UK and welfare T: +44 (0) 1248 382 882 E: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

Pre-sessional English T: +44 (0) 1248 382 252 E: elcos@bangor.ac.uk

Study Abroad T: +44 (0)1248 382 028 E: international@bangor.ac.uk

Main Switchboard T: +44 (0) 1248 351 151 To request course information and a prospectus contact:

The Student Recruitment Unit T: +44 (0) 1248 383 561 E: prospectus@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/orderprospectus

International Education Centre Bangor University Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK T: +44 (0) 1248 382 028 E: international@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk /international