International Student Guide

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

This guide is designed to answer your Thisinitial guidequestions is designed to answer your initial questions about studying at Bangor University about as studying an international at Bangor University as an international student. It provides an introduction student. to theItuniversity provides an andintroduction lists the to the university and lists the courses and services available. If you courses needand more services information available. please If you visitneed more information please visit www.bangor.ac.uk or contact us by www.bangor.ac.uk referring to the contacts or contact listus onby thereferring back page. to the contacts list on the back pa

Why Study At Bangor

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TEF Gold Rated

TEF Gold Rated

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Course List

Course List

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Student Profile

09 Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

10 English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements How To Apply How To Apply

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12 -College 13 Bangor International

Bangor University International College English Courses

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10 International Student Guide 11

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English Courses

16 Pre-sessional Courses

Pre-sessional Courses

Accommodation

Accommodation

18 - 21 Career Development

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Career Development

Academic Support 22

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Academic Support

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International Student Support - 25 Students Top Ten Things For24 Bangor Top Ten Things For Bangor Students do Studentto Life

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Student Life

Location

Location

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International Experience

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International Student 30 -Handbook 31

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UATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES COURSES POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE COURSES

WHY STUDY WHY STUDY AT BANGOR AT BANGOR

Top 15 UK University for Teaching Quality The Times and BANGOR UNIVERSITYBANGOR WAS FOUNDED UNIVERSITY IN WAS FOUNDED–SundayTimes IN League Table 2018 1884, MAKING IT ONE1884, OF THE MAKING FOURIT TRADITIONAL ONE OF THE FOUR TRADITIONAL RESEARCH LED UNIVERSITIES RESEARCHINLED WALES UNIVERSITIES IN WALES

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WORLD CLASS RANKINGS

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Awarded GOLD rating for Teaching Excellence

environment, natural resources environment, and natural geography; healthcare sciences geography; and healthcar Awarded GOLD rating medical sciences; linguistics;medical modernsciences; lin for Teaching Excellence languages; ocean sciences; psychology; languages; ocean sci – (TEF 2017) sports science; social sciences sports and welsh. science; socia

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World ranking 147th for International Outlook – (Times Higher Education World Ranking, 2019)

The 2014 research excellenceThe framework 2014 research ex

World ranking 109th for recognised that more than three-quarters recognised that more International Outlook – (Times Higher Education of World Ranking, 2018)

Top 10 UK university for Student Satisfaction – (The Complete University Guide 2019)

Bangor’s research is eitherof Bangor’s research world-leading or internationally world-leading excellent. or inte

Top 10 UK university Top 10 UKfor university for Student Satisfaction Academic Experience – (National Student Survey, – (THE Student Survey 2018) 2017)

Ranked 1st in the UK for Ranked Top 5 in the UKof living for lowest cost for Studentstudents Support

Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Student Support – (WhatUni 2019)

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Top 5 UK univer Academic Exper

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Free Membership to students' union clubs and societies - the only public-funded UK university to offer this Bangor University ranked among the world's 200 top

Top 10 UK university for Job Prospectus - (WhatUni 2019)

institutions, and the only University from Top 10 UK performing university Wales represented in a new league table that gauges for Job Prospectus how universities are making a real impact on society outside their research and teaching.

- (WhatUni 2017) - (University Impact Rankings 2019)

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What is the TEF?

What is the TEF?

The TEF aims to recognise andThe reward TEF aims excellence to recognise in and reward excellence in teaching and learning, and help teaching inform prospective and learning, and help inform prospective students' choices for higher education. students' choices for higher education.

Institutions were ranked as Gold, Institutions Silver or were Bronze. ranked as Gold, Silver or Bronze.

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GOLD rating for Bangor?

assessed Bangor acrossuniversity three main was assessed across three Recognised for main research excellence Recognised - More for research excellence - More uality, learning categories: environment, teaching quality, learning environment, than 75% of Bangor's researchthan is recognised 75% of Bangor's as research is either learningstudent gain. outcomes and learning gain. the highest rating - 'excellent'world-leading or internationally excellent

Excellent employability and Excellent career for employability and career ions received Onlythe 72 other highest institutions received the for highest prospects - 92% are employedprospects or move on - 93% to are employed or move on to , such as possible Oxford and GOLD rating. further study within 6 months of further graduation study within 6 months of graduation (DLHE Survey 2015/2016) (DLHE Survey 2016/2017) GOLD matters to you? iversityWhy in Wales to receive Providing a personalised experience Providing - unique a personalised experience - unique TEF Gold confirms Bangor university is: opportunities for independent study opportunities for independent study

ters toAmongst you? the best in the UK for Teaching

Quality For further information about For TEF:further information about TEF: gor university is: Bangor website: Bangor website: A world-class learning environment www.bangor.ac.uk/TEF www.bangor.ac.uk/TEF the UK for Teaching Office contact: Office contact:

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international@bangor.ac.uk international@bangor.ac.uk TEF official website: www.hefce.ac.uk/tefoutcomes/#/provider/10007857

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COURSE LIST

BUSINESS SCHOOL

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Accounting and Banking BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Accounting and Economics BSc (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) Business and Law BA (Hons) Business Economics BSc (Hons) Business School Studies plus Another Subject Business Studies and Finance BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Marketing BSc (Hons) Business Studies BSc (Hons) Economics and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Financial Economics BSc (Hons) Management with Accounting BSc (Hons) Marketing BSc (Hons) Marketing with Psychology BSc (Hons)ø

Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Business BSc (Hons) Creative Technologies BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems for Business BSc (Hons) 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 Advanced Visualization, Virtual Environments and Computer Animation MRes Broadband and Optical Communications MSc Computer Science MSc Computer Science with Visualisation 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 Nanotechnology and Microfabrication MSc Electronic Engineering PhD/MPhil Computer Science PhD/MPhil

Postgraduate Courses Accounting MSc •◊ Accounting and Banking MSc •◊ Accounting and Finance MSc •◊ Banking and Finance 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 MSc/MBA •◊ Information Management MBA International Business MBA ◊ International Marketing MBA ◊ International Media and Management MSc Investment Management MSc • Islamic Banking and Finance MSc/MBA •◊ Law and Management MBA ◊ Management MBA ◊ Management and Finance MA/MSc •◊ Research Methodology MSc Business PhD/MPhil

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Undergraduate Courses Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons) Design and Technology Secondary Education BSc (Hons) Leading to Qualified Teacher Status Primary Education BA (Hons) Leading to Qualified Teacher Status Product Design BSc (Hons)

Liberal Arts BA (Hons) ø Political Studies BA (Hons) ø Philosophy & Religion and Another subject (Joint Hons) Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons) Social Policy BA (Hons) Social Policy and Another Subject (Joint Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Welsh History BA (Hons) Welsh History with Archaeology BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Education Studies (with placement) MA PGCE Primary PGCE Secondary Music with Education MA Education PhD/MPhil

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Postgraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Celtic Archaeology MA Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice MA ◊ Criminology and Law MA ◊ Criminology and Sociology MA ◊ Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Policy Sociology MARes History MA Medieval Studies MA Philosophy and Religion (MARes Distance Learning) Sociology MA ◊ Social Policy MA ◊ The Celts MA Welsh History MA Philosophy and Religion PhD/MPhil Social Sciences PhD/MPhil

Health Studies (International) BSc (Hons) (1 year top up for nurses or other health professionals) Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Health and Social Care and Social Policy BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Advanced Healthcare Practice MSc Advanced Clinical Practice MSc Advanced Health Research MSc Ageing - Research and practice MSc Dementia Studies MSc Implementation - Master by Research Leading Quality Improvement MSc Mental Health Practice MSc Public Health and Health Promotion MSc Professional Doctorate in Public Health (DHealthCare) Professional Doctorate in Healthcare (DHealthCare) Physiotherapy PGDip (2 years) Healthcare Sciences PhD/MPhil

SCHOOL OF HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Undergraduate Courses Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) Heritage, Archaeology and History BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) History and Archaeology BA (Hons) History with Film Studies BA (Hons) History with Journalism BA (Hons) History and Archaeology BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) Modern and Contemporary History BA (Hons)

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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURE & LINGUISTICS

Undergraduate Courses Bilingualism MArts (4 year) 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 Creative Writing BA (Hons)/ MArts (4 year) English Literature with English Language BA (Hons) English Language BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing BA (Hons)

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English Language with English Literature BA (Hons) English Language with Film Studies BA (Hons) English Language and Media Studies BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language BA (Hons) French BA (Hons) ó French with Another Subject BA (Hons) ó German with Another Subject BA (Hons) ó Italian and Another Subject BA (Joint Hons) International English Language for TEFL BA (Hons) Joint Language Honours ó Linguistics BA (Hons) / MArts Linguistics with the English Language BA (Hons) Linguistics with English Literature BA (Hons) Linguistics with International Experience (4 year) Spanish BA (Hons) ó Spanish with Another Subject BA (Hons) ó Three Language Honours (French, German, Italian, Spanish) ó

Law with Media Studies LLB Law with Philosophy and Religion LLB Law with Social Policy LLB Law with French (European Experience) LLB Law with German (European Experience) LLB Law with Italian (European Experience) LLB Law with Spanish (European Experience) 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 Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law LLM ◊ Law LLM Res ◊ Law LLM Law and Banking LLM ◊ Law and Criminology LLM ◊ Law and Management MBA ◊ Law of the Sea LLM ◊ Maritime Law LLM ◊ Law PhD/MPhil

Postgraduate Courses Arthurian Literature MA Applied Linguistics for TEFL MA Bilingualism MA Creative Writing MA English Literature MA English Literature PhD/MPhil European Languages and Cultures MA Language Acquisition Development MSc Linguistics MA Literatures of Wales MA Medieval Studies MA Translation Studies MA Linguistics PhD/MPhil Modern Language PhD/MPhil

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SCHOOL OF LAW

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 Creative Media Writing LLB Law with Chinese LLB Law with History LLB

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SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Undergraduate Courses Biomedical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science BA/BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences BMedSci (Hons) Medical Biology BSc (Hons)/MBiol

Postgraduate Courses Clinical Science MSc Medical Molecular Biology with Genetics MSc Physician Associate Studies MSc (2 years) Genomics and Precision Medicine MSc Medical Science PhD/MPhil

SCHOOL OF MUSIC & MEDIA

Undergraduate Courses Chinese and Creative Studies BA (Hons) Creative Practice MArts (4 year) Creative Studies BA (Hons) Creative Media BA (Hons)ø 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 Literature with Journalism BA (Hons) English Literature with Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) Film Studies BA (Hons) Film Studies with Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) Film Studies with Game Design BA (Hons) Film Studies and Creative Writing BA (Joint Hons) Film Studies with a Modern Language BA (Joint Hons) Journalism and English Language BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies BA (Hons) Media MArts (4 year) Media Studies with Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) Media Studies BA (Hons) Media Studies and English BA (Joint Hons) Media Studies with Game Design BA (Hons) Media Studies with a Modern Language BA (Hons) Music and Creative Writing BA (Joint Hons) ø Music and Film Studies BA (Joint Hons) Music BA/BMus Music and Electronic Engineering BA (Hons) Music and Italian BA (Hons) (4 years) Media Studies with English Literature BA (Joint Hons) Professional Writing and Film BA (Hons) Professional Writing and Media BA (Hons) Professional Writing MArts (4 year) Professional Writing with Game Design BA (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses Creative Practice MRes Composition with Sonic Art MA/MMus Creative Studies and Media PhD/MPhil Documentary MA 20th and 21st Century Music MA Film Studies MRes Filmmaking: Concept to Screen MA Film Studies MA International Media and Management MSc Media MRes Music MA Music with Education MA

Music Entrepreneurship MA Professional Writing MRes Performance MMus / Dip Music PhD/MPhil

SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Undergraduate Courses Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology BSc (Hons)∞ Biology BSc (Hons) / MBiol Biology with Biotechnology BSc (Hons)/MBiol Conservation with Forestry BSc (Hons) ∞ Environmental Conservation BSc (Hons)∞ Environmental Management BSc (Hons)/MEnvSci Environmental Science BSc (Hons)/MEnvSci Forestry BSc (Hons) Geography BA/BSc (Hons)/MGeog Geography with Environmental Forestry BSc (Hons) ∞ Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Hons)/MBiol Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) Zoology BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Conservation BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Herpetology BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Marine Zoology BSc (Hons)/MZool Zoology with Ornithology BSc (Hons) ø Zoology with Primatology BSc (Hons) ø New courses for 2020

Postgraduate Courses Agroforestry MSc Analytical Chemistry 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 Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc (SUFONAMA) (Erasmus Mundus Course) MSc Tropical Forestry MSc (Distance Learning) Tropical Forestry (Distance Learning with Commonwealth Scholarship) MSc Biological Sciences PhD/MPhil

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SCHOOL OF OCEAN SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF SPORTS, HEALTH & EXERCISE SCIENCES

Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Applied Marine Biology BSc (Hons) ó 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) Ocean and Geophysics BSc (Hons) Physical Oceanography MSci Physical Geography and Oceanography BSc (Hons)

Adventure Sports Science BSc/MSci 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) Sports Science and Marketing BSc (Hons) Sports Science and Business Management BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses

Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology MSc/MRes Applied Sport Science MSc Exercise Rehabilitation MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc/MRes Sport and Exercise Sciences MRes

Applied Marine Geoscience MSc Marine Biology MSc Marine Environmental Protection MSc Marine Renewable Energy MSc Physical Oceanography MSc Ocean Sciences PhD/MPhil

SCHOOL OF WELSH

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY

Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Cymraeg/Welsh (for beginners) BA (Hons)

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

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

Postgraduate Courses Applied Behaviour Analysis MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis with Practicum MSc Applied Marketing Science MSc Consumer Psychology with Business MA/MSc Counselling MSc Clinical and Health Psychology MSc Neuroimaging MSc Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology MSc Psychological Research MSc Psychology MA/MSc/MSci Positive Behaviour Support MSc Positive Behaviour Support with Practicum MSc Psychology PhD/MPhil

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Raja Asad, Pakistan Studying for a BSc in Accounting and Finance

I chose Bangor not only for its stunning location but also because of its rankings worldwide. I love my course and studying it here at Bangor makes it more special as the resources are adequate and appropriate. My school is one of the largest schools here and it certainly has more than enough resources to meet students’ demands. Lectures are quite interesting as the lecturers are very friendly and make the lectures interactive

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ENTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

UNDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A school leaving qualification which A school is equivalent leaving qualification to the British which school is equivalent leaving qualification to the British e.gschool A-levels leaving / qualification International Baccalaureate. International Baccalaureate.

If you do not have the above qualification, If you do notthen havewe the can above consider qualification, you for entry then onto we can oneconsider of our 4-year you for entry onto one of o International Incorporated Bachelor International degreeIncorporated (IIB) programmes.

Bachelor Refer degree to page (IIB) 14-15 programmes. for more details.

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POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TAUGHT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate / Bachelor degree An undergraduate of equivalent standard / Bachelor to the degree British of equivalent undergraduate/ standard Bachelor to thedegree Britishwith undergraduate/ a minimum grade equivalent to a with British a minimum second-class grade honours. equivalent to a British second-class honours.

If you do not qualify for entry onto If the youmasters do not qualify degrees forinentry our School onto the of Business masters degrees or Psychology in ourthen School youof could Business then you consider applying for our International applying Incorporated for our International Masters degrees Incorporated (IIM). Refer Masters to page degrees 14-15 (IIM). for more Refer details. to page 14-15 for

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTGRADUATE / PHD ENTRY RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS / PHD ENTRY REQUIRE

A Postgraduate / Master’s Degree A Postgraduate of equivalent / Master’s standardDegree to the British of equivalent Postgraduate standard / Master’s to the British Degree.

Postgraduate / Ma

To find out more about To which findqualification out more about is acceptable which qualification from the country is acceptable you from the co studied in, please referstudied to our country in, please specific refer leaflets to our country attached specific to theleaflets end of this attached to t guide, or visit our country guide, pages or visit at www.bangor.ac.uk/international/countries/ our country pages at www.bangor.ac.uk/internationa

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ENGLISH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

TO BE ELIGIBLE FORTOOUR BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR UNDERGRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES, STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL MUST STUDENTS MUST SATISFY ENGLISH LANGUAGE SATISFY ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

anguage Evidence proficiency of Language proficiency Exemptions:

Exemptions:

language requirement Your English may be language requirement may be e can beThe from required any of the evidence can beYour fromEnglish any of the waived if you; waived if you; following:

Are a citizen of a majority English-speaking Are a citizen of a majority English-speaking IELTS score country. country.

Pearson PTE score LanguageCambridge Assessment English Language Assessment Have graduated from university Have in graduated a majority from university in a majority don – ISE II Trinity & III College London – ISE II & III English-speaking country, within English-speaking the last 2 years. country, within the last 2 years.

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Have achieved good grades inHave yourachieved high school good grades in your high school English, or a letter from yourEnglish, university or a letter from your university equiredThe depends level on of English the course required depends on the course confirming your bachelor degree confirming was taught your in bachelor degree was taught in you wish to apply for.

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equire an Most IELTS of our score courses of 6.0require an IELTS score of 6.0 courses(5.5), require however, a higher some score. courses require a higher score. sit: For further details visit: Notable Alumni

international/future/ www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/ englishlanguage

Danny Boyle

Oscar Winning Film Director

Notable Alumni Danny Boyle Oscar Winning Film Director

uage score If your is less English than Language the score is less than the Danny graduated from Bangor University in 1978 Danny Boyle graduated from Bangor University may apply required for onescore, of ouryou may apply for oneBoyle of our Degree mostwith a Degree in English and Drama. His in 1978 es, see page pre-sessional 17 or one courses, of see pagewith 17aor one in ofEnglish and Drama. His successful project to date has been ‘Slumdog most successful project to date has been onal College our Bangor (BIC) courses, University International College Millionaire’ in 2008, which won 8 Oscars including Best ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in 2008, which won 8 (BUIC) courses, see page 14-15.Director. Danny Boyle also directed ‘127 hours’, ‘The Best Director. Danny Boyle also Oscars including Beach’ and ‘A Life Less Ordinary’.

directed ‘127 hours’, ‘The Beach’, ‘A Life Less Ordinary’, 'Steve Jobs' and he was also the artistic director for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS UNDERGRADUATE CAN APPLICANTS CAN ALSO APPLY TO BANGOR ALSO APPLY THROUGH TO BANGOR UCAS. THROUGH UCAS. WWW.UCAS.COM WWW.UCAS.COM

To apply go to our application To apply portalgo and to create our application a login: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/ portal and create a login: www.bangor.ac.uk/inter

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School transcripts and certificates School transcripts and certificates Bachelor (or equivalent) degree transcripts Bachelor (or equivalent) degree transcripts Masters (or equivalent) degree transcript Masters (or equivalent) degree transcript Evidence of english language ability Evidence of english language ability (IELTS/High School Transcript) (IELTS/High School Transcript) Passport

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Reference letter from your teacher/ Reference letter from your teacher/ tutor/employer tutor/employer 'Mature students applying on the basis 'Mature of relevant studentsindustry applyingexperience on the basis must of relevant submit industry experience must submit a detailed CV and employer reference a detailed letter.'CV and employer reference letter.'

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Refer Yourto CAS ourletter visa guide will be issued for help: by the university after your deposit payment clears www.bangor.ac.uk/ and any pre-CAS checks international/documents/ have been completed so that student_visa_guide.pdf you can apply for your visa.

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BANGOR BANGOR UNIVERSITYINTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE COLLEGE

WHAT IF I DON’T MEET THE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? WHAT IF I DON’T MEET THE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

Situated at the heart of our campus, Bangor International College (B integrated programmes. It is run in partnership with education prov Situated at the heart of our campus, Bangor University International College (BUIC) is an embedded group. All programmes taken at the college are validated by Bangor college offering integrated programmes. It is run in partnership with education provider, Oxford international. international education group. All programmes taken at the college are validated by Bangor university and delivered by Oxford international.

International incorporated Intern

Bachelor’s degree (IIB) International year 1 option (IY1)at Bangor university for A four-year degree

International incorporated Bachelor’s degree (IIB)

year 1

The Inter students whose high school qualification isn’t Internatio A four-year degree option at Bangor university for The International Year 1 (IY1), delivered at Bangor equivalent to those in the UK. International Year Zero combinat students whose high school qualification isn’t International College (BUIC) provides an intensive (IYZ) is the first stage of a four-year IIB degree and is modules equivalent to those in the UK. International Year Zero combination of first year university subjects delivered at Bangor international college, students skills. The (IYZ) is the first stage of a four-year IIB degree and is modules with extra study and english language then progress onto their academic degree at Bangor Internatio delivered at Bangor University International College, skills. The IIY1 is the first year of the three-year university. students then progress onto their academic degree International Incorporated Bachelor’s (IIB) degree.

Upon suc at Bangor university.

You can choose to study one of the following routes: continue Upon successful completion of the IY1, you will Business, management and finance at Bangor You can choose to study one of the following routes: continue to the second year of your chosen degree Electronic engineering Business, Management and Finance at Bangor university.

Students Computer science Electronic Engineering or Januar Law Students can start the IY1 course in September Computer Science Social sciences or January.

Law Media Social Sciences Psychology Media Psychology If we don’t offer IIB in your subject areas then you will need to complete an International Foundation.

If we don’t offer IIB in your subject areas then you Students can start the IYZ in September or January. will need to complete an International Foundation.

Students can start the IYZ in September or January.

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International incorporated Masters How to apply

Our IIM programmes focus on psychology and For further details or to apply please go to: business subjects including accounting, banking, ubjects www.bangor.ac.uk/bic business,Website finance, :investment, management, and inance, Email bic@bangor.ac.uk marketing and will: equip you with the advanced and will skills you need to complete your postgraduate ed to Please note we also recognise international study at Bangor university. gor foundation and pre-masters from a range of pathwaypre-masters providers. is for students that This intergrated have not met our entry requirements for the nts that masters programmes. he Md Monowar Hossen ool.

For non-business or psychology subjects you will Sumon o need to complete a relevant1pre-masters with and Term IIM Accounting other another provider.

Finance

How to apply

Pre-sessional English programmes 6 and 12 week pre-sessional programmes for entry to Bangor University International College courses are available for students whose English does not meet our entry requirements. For further details on Bangor University International College pre-sessional English programmes please go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/buic/english-languagerequirements.php.en

Pirjada Babor Bangladesh

(June – Sept 2017)

The experience I had at Bangor International College

was amazing. partplease of my study which I For further details or toThe apply go experience to: liked the most was the friendliness of the teachers and

Website : www.bangor.ac.uk/buic staff, they were very approachable and really liked to Email : buic@bangor.ac.uk hear feedback from the students. Most importantly BIC

for my expectations that I had in my mind before I r entry Please note met we all also recognise international foundation arrived in Bangor University. Finally, the best thing essionaland pre-masters frominaBangor rangeisof pathway providers. about living everything is in walking e 17. distance, I have been living here for last 3 months and I

hardly used any public transport which is a great saving, and the local people are very friendly.

“I am a current student of Bangor University International College (BUIC). I am doing my Foundation on Management with Accounting. Since I started my course at BUIC I found all the tutors are very much helpful. As a student representative I also get feedback from other international students as well they are also very much satisfied for being a part of BUIC. The environment and the atmosphere of BUIC is very much friendly for the students to do their study properly. It helps international students to prepare themselves properly for the University. I would definitely recommend BUIC for the International Students”.

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ENGLISH COURSES

ENGLISH COURSES

WHAT IF I DON’T MEET THE WHAT ENGLISH IF I DON’T MEET THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OR WANT TO IMPROVE MY ORENGLISH? WANT TO IMPROVE MY ENGLISH?

Language Improvement Pre-sessional courses Pre-sessional English courses English courses Language Imp and Pathways to Pre-sessional The ELCOS general English course isIfdesigned you haveto not been able to achieve our English The ELCOS general E improve your English language and communication language requirementcourses you can enrol on a improve your English

skills. You will study up to 21 hours per pre-sessional week in a course. Our pre-sessional courses skills. You will study u If you not been able to achieve our English relaxed and friendly setting. Courses enable are offered students at to reach thehave language level required relaxed and friendly s language requirement you canofenrol all on levels a all levels from ‘elementary’ upwards.for entry onto our degree programmes.

The length from ‘eleme pre-sessional course. pre-sessional courses the English language course you require willOur depend The course helps you to develop all aspects of your The course helps you on your current IELTSenable score. students to reach the language level use of English with a course book, homework and use of English with a c required for entry onto our degree programmes. projects.

For more details and to make an of application golanguage to: projects.

The length the English course you www.elcos.bangor.ac.uk require will depend on your current IELTS score.

The classes run throughout the year and we have The classes run throu start dates each month. You can study with us for start dates each mont For more details and to make an application go to: as long as you like (one week minimum). as long as you like (on elcos.bangor.ac.uk

Camila Jianna de Courses cost £200 pe Magalhaes, Brazil For further details vis Mardhi Alenazy, ELCOS (12 week course)

Courses cost £200 per week.

For further details visit: elcos.bangor.ac.uk

Saudi Arabia www.elcos.bangor.a

I can say that this course was really positive for General me and English and 30 week it has helped to improve a lot in my life, both myPre-sessional English professional and personal life.

“I started a General English course at Bangor and got up to an IELTS 5.0 and then I started a Pre-sessional English course. I feel that Bangor is a home, not just for studying and I saw a new culture, and made good relationships in the community. My advice to students in ELCOS is; work hard, attend class, and use English outside the class.”

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PRE- SESSIONAL PRE- SESSIONAL COURSES COURSES

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

1. Pathway To Pre-sessional IELTS 2.5 To 4.0 in 3 Months (CEFR A2 To B1) | For students with lower levels of English Pathway 1 (2.5 entry) Pathway 2 (3.0 entry) Pathway 3 (3.5 entry)

September/January/April intakes October/February/June intakes November/March/July intakes

£3,000 £2,000 £1,000

2. Pre-sessional courses IELTS 4.0 – 6.0 within 8 months | For students with an IELTS score of at least 4.0 ENTRY LEVEL

START MONTH

END MONTH

COST

IELTS 4.0

February June September

September December April

£6,100

IELTS 4.5

April July November

September December April

£4,950

IELTS 5.0

June September January

September December April

£3,200

IELTS 5.5

July October February (starting 2020)

September December April

£2,200

IELTS 6.0 (1 x below 5.5)

August November

September December

£1,200

For more information: T: +44 (0) 1248 382252 | E: elcos@bangor.ac.uk | W: www.bangor.ac.uk/elcos

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ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION NO. 3 IN THE UK FOR STUDENT ACCOMMODATION FREE GYM AND CAMPUS LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Bangor University is ranked No. 3 in the UK for student accommodation (WhatUni 2019). We have two modern student villages, ‘Ffriddoedd’ and ‘St Marys’, both located within easy walking distance of the university.

All international undergraduate and postgraduate students starting in Bangor University for the first time will be guaranteed on campus accommodation provided that you apply and submit your accommodation application before the deadline. See further information in the link below.

WHATUNI 2019

FACILITIES PROVIDED FREE CAMPUS LIFE ACTIVITIES

www.bangor.ac.uk/international/accommodation

Room types

FREE WI-FI ACCESS

FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

HALL WARDENS AND SECURITY - 24 HOUR ASSISTANCE

SPORTS FACILITIES

CAFÉ/ BAR

SHOP

SOCIAL SPACES

All of our accommodation are single (non-sharing rooms). Each room will include as a minimum, a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and storage: Standard rooms (shared bathroom) En-suite rooms (own bathroom) Studios (own bathroom and kitchenette) Female only corridors or flats Alcohol free flats Disabled access rooms Contract length for undergraduates is 40 weeks and 51 weeks for postgraduates. Costs include heating, lighting, hot water, electricity, security, furniture, internet access, gym membership and Campus Life activities.

There are no university-owned family accommodation, so students with families should look at private accommodation.

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TRY NEW THINGS, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY THE EXCITING ATMOSPHERE ON CAMPUS

When to pay Accommodation fees can be paid in full or by seven instalments using a recurring credit/debit card as part of the online registration process.

Costs can be seen on page 20 - 21.

Private accommodation The student housing office advertises privately rented accommodation on behalf of landlords at: www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/studenthousing Private halls of residence are also available in the city, please contact the Student Support Team for more details: internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

Find out more www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation Tel : +44 (0) 1248 383944 Email : halls@bangor.ac.uk

Campus Life Team The Campus Life Events Programme has been developed to help you get the most out of your time at halls Campus Life Events Programme a community run by the Head of Residential Life, Residential Life Coordinator, Campus Life Crew and supported by the Mentor Team, for all residents of University Halls.

Whether you are a home student or an international student, this Programme has been developed to help you to get the most from your time in Halls. As Campus Life coordinators, we organise daily events and exciting trips for hall students such as Free Sunday Roasts, Wet and Wild trips, Yoga lessons and Big Win Bingo. We hope to help you enjoy a close residential community and building a family away from home, through a calendar of inclusive events.

Recent research has shown that students who get involved with campus life are more likely to not only complete their degrees but perform better academically! Joining campus life events is a good way to take a break from study, bond with your flatmates or to meet new friends. We’re passionate about creating accessible activities for all our students, so hope to see you all here!

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ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION RANKED 1ST IN THE UK FOR LOWEST COST OF LIVING FOR STUDENTS GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION FOR NEW INTERNATIONALFOR STUDENTS NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TOTALLYMONEY 2019

NAME OF THE HALLS

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SITE

FOR NAME STUDY OFLEVEL THE HALLSLETTING PERIOD SITE

FOR RENT STUDY FOR LEVEL 2019 - 20 LETTING PERIOD

Alaw

Ffriddoedd

Alaw UG

Ffriddoedd 40 Weeks

Standard UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks £139/week Larger Room

Braint

Ffriddoedd

Braint UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks Standard £139/week Larger Room

Crafnant

Ffriddoedd

Crafnant UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks Standard Larger Room £139/week

Enlli

Ffriddoedd

Enlli UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks Standard £139/week Larger Room

Ffraw

Ffriddoedd

Ffraw UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Standard UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks £139/week Larger Room

Glaslyn

Ffriddoedd

Glaslyn UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Standard UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks £139/week Larger Room

Gwynant

Ffriddoedd

Gwynant UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Standard UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks £139/week Larger Room

Llanddwyn

Ffriddoedd

Llanddwyn UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Standard UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks £139/week Larger Room

Peris

Ffriddoedd

Peris UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Standard UG Room £132/week 40 Weeks £139/week Larger Room

Borth

Ffriddoedd

Borth UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

UG Room £119/week 40 Weeks Standard

Cefn y Coed

Ffriddoedd

Cefn UG y Coed

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

UG Room £119/week 40 Weeks Standard

Elidir

Ffriddoedd

Elidir UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Standard UG Room £119/week 40 Weeks

Tegfan

Ffriddoedd

Tegfan UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

UG Room £119/week 40 Weeks Standard

Reichel

Ffriddoedd

Reichel UG

40 Weeks Ffriddoedd

Smaller UG Room £83/week 40 Weeks Standard Room £100/week £106/week Larger Room

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FOR STUDY NAMELEVEL OF THE HALLS LETTING PERIOD SITE UG

Bryn Eithin

40 Weeks St Mary's St Mary's

Cemlyn UG UG or PG Cybi

UG or PG (PG only has Studio option)

Penmon

UG or PG (PG only has Studio option)

St Mary's Quad

UG or PG

Standard Room

£128/week £134/week 42£146/week Weeks - UG students 51£189/week Weeks - PG students

42 Weeks - UG students En-suite 51 Weeks - PG students En-suite premium UGEn-suite or PG deluxe St Mary's (PG only has Studio option) Deluxe studios

£128/week £134/week 42£146/week Weeks - UG students 51£189/week Weeks - PG students

42 Weeks - UG students En-suite 51 Weeks - PG students En-suite premium UGEn-suite or PG deluxe St Mary's Deluxe studios

£128/week £134/week 42£146/week Weeks - UG students 51£189/week Weeks - PG students

Tudno En-suite Rooms & Studios

St Mary's

42 Weeks - UG students

(PG only has Studio option)

Tudno Townhouses

St Mary's

RENT FOR 2019-20

42£115/week Weeks £123/week 42 Weeks - UG students 51£96/week Weeks - PG students

42 Weeks - UG students En-suite 51 Weeks - PG students En-suite premium St Mary's UGEn-suite or PG deluxe (PGDeluxe only hasstudios Studio option)

42 Weeks - UG students 51 Weeks - PG students

UG or PG

UGStandard Room Larger Room UG or PG (PG only has Studio option)

42 Weeks

(PG only has Studio option)

FOR STUDY RENT LEVEL FOR 2018-19 LETTING PERIOD

Townhouse

£99/week

PG

51 Weeks

Standard room Larger rooms Extra-large rooms

£96/week £103/week £114/week

£133/week £139/week £151/week £196/week

En-suite En-suite premium En-suite deluxe Deluxe studios

£133/week £139/week £151/week £196/week

En-suite En-suite premium En-suite deluxe Deluxe studios

£133/week £139/week £151/week £196/week

En-suite £133/week Premium en-suite £139/week Premium Plus en-suite £146/week Studio £163/week Premium studio £173/week Deluxe studio £196/week

En-suite £128/week Premium en-suite £134/week Premium Plus en-suite £141/week En-suite deluxe £146/week Premium Studio £165/week Weeks - UG students UGPremium or PG plus Studio 42£176/week 51 Weeks - PG students Deluxe Studio £189/week

42 Weeks - UG students 51 Weeks - PG students

£100/week

En-suite En-suite premium En-suite deluxe Deluxe studios

En-suite £133/week Premium en-suite £139/week Premium Plus en-suite £146/week Studio £163/week Premium studio £173/week Deluxe studio £196/week

En-suite £128/week Premium en-suite £134/week Premium Plus en-suite £141/week Studio £157/week UGPremium or PG studio 42£165/week Weeks - UG students (PG only has Studio option) Deluxe studio £189/week

UG or PG

Standard Room

Townhouse

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£100/week

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CAREER CAREER DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT TOP 10 UK UNIVERSITY FOR JOB PROSPECTS ENSURE YOU GET THE EXPERIENCE, ENSURE YOU GET THE EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES TO SUCCEED IN SKILLS AND ABILITIES SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN YOUR CHOSEN CAREER YOUR CHOSEN CAREER

WHATUNI 2019

WORK PLACEMENT YEAR

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Workfrom experience opportunities are All undergraduate students who begin their course 2019 can choose to take part in a available – WORK PLACEMENTS the degree, through internships or voluntary two-week (70 hours minimum) work placement in year 2, or touniversity take a voluntary Work Placement Year, which is an year out between years 2 and 3 of your degree.

WORK PLACEMENTS

A scheme to help you develop job related skill BANGOR EMPLOYABILITY Work experience opportunities are available – either within the degree, through AWARDor by volunteering. get a certificate to recognise the activities the university internships

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE YEAR

Many ofwork theplacement degreesabroad. are accredited by profess Add aPROFESSIONAL year to your degree and spend that year doing a If you successfully complete the placement, you have ‘with International Experience’ addedBCS, to the BPS, IET, IBMS, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, RSC, ACCREDITATION title of your degree.

BANGOR EMPLOYABILITY AWARD

A schemeJOB to helpZONE you develop job related skills. All BEA graduates get a certificate to work experience and internship opportunities recognise the activities they have taken part in.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

This is an online job vacancy resource advertis

INDUSTRY

Some degrees are run in partnership with the

Many of the degrees are accredited by professional bodies, such as IBMS, ACCA,and CIMA,Social CIM, Work.

Teacher Training, Nursing PARTNERSHIP RSC, BCS, BPS, IET, ICF, SRA, and NMC.

Advice on your CV preparation, interview techn

JOB ZONE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP EXPERT ADVICE

ADVICE This EXPERT is an online job vacancy resource advertising graduate jobs, work experience and workshops and information on the UK and int internship opportunities.

Working inarethe after your Some degrees run inUK partnership with the industrystudies such as Teacher Training, Nursing and Social Work.

The Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa scheme is available for international graduates credible business that the University would like to supportand with furtheron developmen Advice on your CVidea preparation, interview techniques, careers workshops information andjobs international job market. applythe forUKthe in the open market where the employer is willing to sponsor you for th Refer to the UKCISA website for more information www.ukcisa.org.uk

Working in the UK after your studies To find out more contact : internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

The Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa scheme is available for international graduates having a genuine and credible business idea that the University would like to support with further development. Alternatively, you may apply for the jobs in the open market where the employer is willing to sponsor you for the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

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Refer to the UKCISA 22 website for more information www.ukcisa.org.uk To find out more contact : internationalsupport@bangor.ac.uk

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

THE STAFF, SERVICES & FACILITIES TO SUPPORT YOU & YOUR EDUCATION

Study support To make students feel comfortable and supported, the university provides: One-to-one seminars Free English language support Easy access to staff by operating an informal ‘open-door’ policy Study skills centre

IT support and learning resources To support your learning activities, the university provides: Access to the internet across the university, a university email account and a safe place to store your work, open access computer labs.

A secure virtual learning environment ‘Blackboard’, where course materials, notes, powerpoint slides, and other documents are made available for download by your lecturer.

Access to library, archives, printing & binding, and photocopying services.

Other world class academic facilities Arts and innovation centre, Pontio Ocean-going research ship MRI scanner Natural history museum Botanic gardens Research farm and field centre Multimedia Language Centre One of the largest university-based archives in the UK Science and Engineering Laboratories

Notable Alumni Sir Robert Edwards Nobel Prize Winner

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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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STUDENT SUPPORT SUPPORT TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR STUDENT SUPPORT OUR INTERNATIONAL TEAM ARE HERE TO ENABLE YOU TO GET THE BEST OF YOUR TIME AT BANGOR

Advice and support Bangor University strongly believes in looking after their students and making sure that everyone is made to feel welcome and settles in with ease.

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 well being Social events (trips, film nights, parties etc) Money and finances Employment and volunteering Advice for families Practical information about living in a different country

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 on certain dates. Simply register online and we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your pre-arranged accommodation.

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WHATUNI 2019

International welcome and orientation We organise a series of welcome and orientation events to help you settle into life at Bangor during your busy first few weeks.

The programme includes: Welcome & 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

Mahshid Bagheri, Iran

PhD in Business and Management Studies “ Feeling homesick, getting used to a new culture, difficulties in communicating with others and worrying about families that they have left behind are the most difficult things for international students. However, at Bangor University, students can go to the international student support office or contact the ambassadors to talk about their problems and concerns and everyone is always ready to help.”

TRY NEW THINGS, MEET NEW TRY NEW THINGS, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY THE EXCITING PEOPLE AND ENJOY THE EXCITING ATMOSPHERE ON CAMPUS ATMOSPHERE ON CAMPUS

International student Peer guides student ambassadors

Peer guides

When undergraduate students arrive at Bangor, a peer guide allocated When undergraduate students arrive at is Bangor, a to them. This is a current Bangor has over 30 international student student from their academic school who will act peer guide is allocated to them.

This is a current ambassadors nternational student who have been chosen to represent as a mentor, helping them find their way around student from university and to support students fromtheir theiracademic school who will act ve beenthe chosen to represent and settle into university life. Bangor has one of as a mentor, helping them find their way around country and region. support own students from their largest programmes in Europe. and settle into university life.the Bangor haspeer one guide of on. the largest They support international students frompeer the guide programmes in Europe. application right up to their graduation day. tional students fromprocess the They play a key partday. in the support programme ght up to their graduation Steve Imbeng, offered to students during their studies at Bangor n the support programme Computer Information Steve Imbeng, as well as recruitment uring their studies at Bangor activities both within Bangor Computer Information Systems International Student andboth overseas. nt activities within Bangor Systems Ambassador International Student Ambassador

Meet Bangor’s international student “The international student ambassador scheme is ambassadors’ at: www.bangor.ac.uk/ ational student dedicated “The international student ambassador schemetoishelp international students who arrive international/studentprofiles/ambassadors w.bangor.ac.uk/ in the UKarrive for the dedicated to help international students who in first time in order to settle in tprofiles/ambassadors Bangor for further the UK for the first time in order to settle in Bangor for studies. As an Ambassador, I am ready to offer further studies. As an Ambassador, I always am always ready to relevant experience and advice offer relevant experience and advice to help those who will encounter social and academic challenges, such as language barriers, will encounter social and academic challenges, such as newaccommodation teaching styles, accommodation issues, language barriers, new teaching styles, books from library, IT facilities, climate, issues, borrowing books from library,borrowing IT facilities, localmachines supermarkets, climate, local supermarkets, automated etc.” automated machines etc.”

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TOP TEN THINGS FOR BANGOR STUDENTS TO DO

TOP TEN THINGS FOR BANGOR STUDENTS 01

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01 Visit Bangor cathedral01 Visit Bangor cathedral 02 Climb Snowdon the highest 02 Climb Snowdon the highest mountain in Wales and England mountain in Wales and England

03 Go crabbing on Beaumaris Pier and on Beaumaris Pier and 03 Go crabbing take a boat trip out to Puffin Island take a boat trip out to Puffin Island 03 tram to the top 04 Take the Llandudno tram to thethe topLlandudno 04 Take

of the Great Orme

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of the Great Orme

05 Visit Conwy or Caernarfon castle, 05 Visit Conwy or Caernarfon castle, both UNESCO world heritage bothsites UNESCO world heritage sites

06 Shopping in Chester 06 Shopping in Chester 07 Go to see a football match at to see a football match at 07 Go Liverpool or Manchester Liverpool or Manchester

08 Dare to ride the fastest08 zipDare wireto inride the06 fastest zip wire in the world at zipworld

the world at zipworld

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09 Try surfing in an artificial 09 lagoon Try surfing in an artificial lagoon at surf snowdonia

at surf snowdonia

10 Go to cardiff for the weekend and 10 Go to cardiff for the weekend and watch a rugby match

watch a rugby match

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STUDENT LIFE RANKED NO.1 IN THE UK FOR CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

TRY NEW THINGS, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY THE EXCITING ATMOSPHERE ON CAMPUS

The students union

Sports facilities

Much of our students’ social life revolves around the students’ union, which provides services, support, activities and entertainment for students.

The university has great facilities for outdoor and indoor sports including Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, Indoor Hockey, Five-a-side Futsal, Table Tennis, Archery, Trampoline, Tennis, Indoor Cricket, Fitness classes, Weight training room, Cardio-vascular training room, Squash Courts, Climbing Wall, Athletics Track and Martial Arts. There is also a public swimming pool close to the university.

Societies and clubs Bangor University is ranked No. 1 in the UK for Clubs and Societies (WhatUni 2019), with over 120 societies to choose from international societies include: Afro-Caribbean Society, Chinese Society, Hellenic Society, Indian Society, International Student Federation, Japanese Society, Korean Society, Kurdish Society, Malaysian Students’ Society and the Vietnamese Society.

MEMBERSHIP OF ALL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES IS FREE OF CHARGE.

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Find out more Bangor student’s union www.bangorstudents.com Clubs and societies www.bangor.ac.uk/studentlife/clubs_societies Sports clubs www.bangorstudents.com/ sport/clubs Sports facilities www.bangor.ac.uk/brailsford

PONTIO – ARTS AND INNOVATION CENTRE

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LEARNING AND TEACHING SPACES

FOOD STUDENT LOUNGES

CAFES

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LOCATION

LOCATION

th North Wales has been named the 4BANGOR IS CONSIDERED TO BE best region in the world to visit by the travel ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE STUDY guide ‘Lonely Planet’ due to its stunning locationIN THE UK LOCATIONS

(Lonely Planet Travel Guide, 2018)

(The Telepgraph, 2016)

Travelling to bangor

Travelling Cost to bangor of living

Safety

Bangor is a university city located on the North Bangor is a university located on thethe North Bangor has o Bangor is city ranked amongst most economical Wales coast between the mountains of Snowdonia Wales coast places between mountains a safe stud to the study in the UKofinSnowdonia terms of cost of itliving and the sea. The nearest airports are Manchester and the sea. (accommodation, The nearest airports are Manchester food, clothing, books etc).

(2 hours), London (3.5 hours) and Liverpool (2 hours), London (3.5 hours) and Liverpool Cost of li (1.5 hours). An Airport pick-up service is available (1.5 hours). An Airport pick-up service is available Weather in bangor Bangor is ra from Manchester Airport on set dates. A train from lineManchester Airport on set dates. A train line average range in Bangor in places to stu links Bangor to the rest of the UK. links BangorThe to the rest oftemperature the UK. winter is around 3-14°C and in summer 11 –(accommoda 20°C.

Travelling within bangor

Travelling within bangor

Everything in Bangor can be reached on foot, Everything in Bangor can be reached on foot, students do not need to rely on public transport. students do not need to rely on public transport.

Libraries, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and Libraries, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and other academic buildings are located close other to each academic buildings are located close to each other and within walking distance of the cityother centre and within walking distance of the city centre and university accommodation. and university accommodation.

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MANCHESTER

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CARDIFF

CARDIFF

LONDON

LONDON

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY OR WORK ABROAD AS PART OF THEIR STUDIES

Opportunities include:

Aimee Boyd,

Short summer programmes in South Korea and China.

Australia

International Experience Year - Deakin University

A semester or a year abroad at one of our partner universities around the world.

The international experience year. This is an extra year spent studying or working abroad taken after year 1, 2 or even after your final year. It focusses on the experience of living and studying or working abroad. It can be credit bearing but won’t count towards your final degree grade. A reduced tuition fee of £1,500 is charged for this year.

For students undertaking one of these international opportunities we will add ‘with international experience’ to your degree title so that future employers will clearly see that you are a globally-aware and globally-experienced student. www.bangor.ac.uk/studentexchange

Look out for this logo throughout the prospectus

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I'm Aimee and I went to Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. I'm a Psychology student, but I applied to go abroad in my 1st year, so I ended up squeezing in an extra year into my degree between my 1st and second year. I was really lucky, I had the freedom to choose whatever I wanted to do! I took this for granted and chose to study units in Australia History, Geography and Architecture, Politics and foreign Policy, Online Data Processing, Dance, Drama, Marine Biology and Health.

Oh, and I did do one unit in Psychology! It was great to be able to study things I otherwise wouldn't have had the chance to, but it was also great to start to begin to understand how my subject area is different in different parts of the world and has given me a much greater understanding of my subject. I'm surprised I had any time to study most of the time! I did heaps of extra things, from road trips down the Great Ocean Road, up the East Coast and through the Outback. I participated in residential Volunteer projects, working in native plant nurseries, helping to restore some of Australia's first houses and Au Pairing with a variety of different families. I took regular weekend breaks to all sorts of different places - Adelaide and Coffs Harbour were some of my Favourites. I welcomed in the New Year by watching Fireworks on Sydney Harbour Bridge. I got (2!)

Scuba Diving qualifications. I got in touch with my wild side and got up close and personal to fish, octopus, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoes, crocodiles, wombats, parrots, penguins and emus. I also got to live with some amazing people from all over the world.

Amongst all the fun, I also got some of the best grades I have ever had at university!

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