De Montfort University International College Miniguide 2021-2022

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

I NTE R NATI O NAL C O LLE G E

MINI GUIDE 2021

WHY CHOOSE DMU? CONSISTENTLY OUTSTANDING DMU is ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the only UK Governmentendorsed measure of teaching quality in higher education.

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DMU was placed in the top 20 universities for Graduate Prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

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DMU is in the top 10% of institutions overall recognised by the Times Higher Education’s 2020 Impact Ranking league table for work on the United Nations’ Strategic Development Goals.

KARINA BASURTO MEXICO, DMU PRODUCT DESIGN GRADUATE.

"I chose to study at DMU because it fitted my idea of what I thought university would be like, the teachers & staff at DMUIC are wonderful people. They will make sure you stay focused & on-track."

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LEICESTER

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DMUIC is located in the heart of the DMU campus in the Philip Tasker Building and a few minutes’ walk from Leicester City Centre.

Life in Leicester As a DMU International College (DMUIC) student, you are part of DMU’s thriving community. You’ll be living in Leicester, the 10th largest city in England, and its central location means it has excellent travel links with all parts of the UK.

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Little more than an hour away from London by train, Leicester is a multicultural and welcoming city. The cost of living is lower than London, with low-cost student accommodation near to campus and university halls of residence starting from less than £100 per week, including bills.

Leicester has a thriving music scene attracting big-name bands and artists to venues such as the O2 Academy and De Montfort Hall, while smaller venues such as the Soundhouse, the Shed and the Musician showcase the best of local and touring music artists.

Culture

You’re not going to go hungry or thirsty at DMU, that’s for sure. We’ve got cafés, restaurants and bars throughout campus, serving all kinds of food and drink from around the world. Close to campus you will find major supermarkets and international grocery stores.

Within the city you will find New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, featuring fascinating natural and cultural collections. Newarke House Museum and DMU’s Heritage Centre, both located on campus, also showcase significant historical exhibitions.

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Sport Leicester City defied all expectations to be crowned champions of the Premier League in 2016 and Leicester Tigers are one of the most successful clubs in English rugby. The city is also home to Leicestershire County Cricket Club and the Leicester Riders professional basketball team.

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OUR INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Located at the heart of the De Montfort University (DMU) campus, our college offers international students an incredible opportunity to study in the UK. De Montfort International College (DMUIC) pathway courses give you the chance to gain subject knowledge, build academic English language skills, and transfer to a full DMU degree course upon completion.

DMUIC provides: Great location at the heart of DMU campus Small class sizes with six to eight students in classrooms for on-campus teaching Full DMU student status, with access to all university facilities from day one A seamless transition directly onto your DMU degree course upon successful completion of your studies at DMUIC

DMUIC is dedicated to laying the foundations for your future degree.

Courses at DMUIC are designed to give you the very best start to your degree studies with DMU. With experienced teachers and small class sizes you will receive first-class teaching as well as the individual guidance needed to adjust to your new life as a UK university student.

Our pathway courses cover a range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, and this includes art and design, business and law to engineering, life sciences and pharmacy.

Our online Pre-sessional English courses (lasting six or12 weeks) are also available to help you meet our minimum English language requirements.

There are different levels of study offered, such as the

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International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB), Pre-Top up (PTU) and the International Incorporated Masters (IIM). Within the IIB, there

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are courses known as International Year Zero (IYZ), and

*DMUIC International student community (May 2019)

stage of your chosen degree at DMU.

International First Year (IFY). DMUIC will deliver the first stages of the IIB, PTU and the IIM before you transition into the next

INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED BACHELORS (IIB) DMUIC delivers the first stage of your International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB). There are two routes: •

Four-year integrated degree programmes starting with the International Year Zero (IYZ)

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Three-year integrated degree programme starting with the International First Year (IFY)

International Year Zero (IYZ) You will study the IYZ at DMUIC before continuing to year one of your chosen degree at DMU. • • • • • •

Art and Design Business and Law Engineering and Computing Life Sciences Media Pharmacy

Stage 1

High school

International Year Zero

Stage 3

First Year Degree

Pre-sessional English Delivered by

International First Year (IFY) You will study the IFY at DMUIC before continuing to year two of your chosen degree at DMU.

Stage 2

Second Year Degree

Final Year Degree

Graduate!

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Stage 1

Stage 2

International First Year

High school

Stage 4

Stage 3 Second Year Degree

Final Year Degree

Graduate!

Pre-sessional English Delivered by

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• Business and Management • Engineering and Computing

PRE TOP-UP PROGRAMME (PTU) If you do not have the grades required for direct entry to the top-up or final year of an undergraduate degree at DMU, the PTUP is the ideal route for you.

Stage 1

Qualifying diploma

Stage 2 Final Year Degree

Pre Top-Up in Business Pre-sessional English

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• Business

INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM) You will study the IIM at DMUIC before continuing to your chosen postgraduate degree at DMU. • Art and Design • Business • Engineering

Stage 1 Pre-Masters Undergraduate degree

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Stage 2 Master’s study at University Continue at

Graduate!

LIFE AT DMU Our students tell us that DMU is the perfect size – large enough to provide support, yet compact and friendly enough to call home.

Student Gateway Our friendly team will be able to give advice on important subjects such as careers, housing & welfare support.

Health, wellbeing and worship De Montfort Surgery, on the edge of campus, is an NHS general practitioners’ surgery that provides medical care for our students and some local residents.

De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) As a student, you will automatically become a member of the union. DSU offers 160-plus societies, sport clubs and volunteering opportunities, which are a great way to practise your English and make friends.

ACCOMMODATION DMU has nine halls of residence for international students, all of which are either on or within 10 minutes’ walk of the campus. There is a choice of mixed or same-gender flats available. Flats are mostly en suite and self-catered, with shared kitchens and laundry facilities on site.

Benefits of DMU Halls of Residence: Shared kitchen and laundy facilities Furnished bedrooms Internet access (additional charges may apply) On-site hall manager and visiting residence coordinators Security staff either on site or on call 24/7, CCTV and or electronic door entry systems Bike parking/storage

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ENTRY CRITERIA Below is a list of academic entry requirements for DMUIC. We accept qualifications from over 100 countries, contact us for more information.

UK

India

Kenya

IYZ

5 GCSE/IGCSE at grades A*- E OR Two GCE A levels (grades E) OR Three GCE AS levels (grades D-E)

Successful completion of Standard XI with average of 50% or above OR completion of Stan ard XII with average of 45% or above

East African School Certificate/ Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE normally with at least 5 grade C’s or above*

IY1

Two GCE A levels (grades A *– D) OR Three GCE A levels (grades D – E) OR One GCE A level (grades A* – D) and two AS levels (A – D) OR Three AS levels (grades A* – C)

Successful completion of Standard XII with 50% average

EASC/ Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE with good grades and successful completion of one further years higher study OR Successful Completion of Diploma/ ORdinary Diploma/ORdinary Technician Diploma/ University Diploma with 50% or above

Successful completion of a bachelor degree or level 5 diploma equivalent

Higher Diploma or Associate degree grades of 60% or GPA 2.7 OR successful completion of a Bachelor degree with grades below 55% or 50% from top 4 universities (Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata)

IIM

Successful Completion of Bachelor degree with Pass grade or diploma equivalent

English Language

IELTS 5.5 (with no single element below 5.5) IELTS 5.0 +6 weeks PSE (with no single element below 4.5) IELTS 4.5 +12 weeks PSE (with no single element below 4.0)

One Term: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component Two Terms: IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component IELTS Two Terms: IELTS 5.0 +6 weeks PSE (with no single element below 4.5) Two Terms: IELTS 4.5 +12 weeks PSE (with no single element below 4.0)

Pre-sessional English (PSE) is offered as an extension to the programmes, to students whose English language does not meet the required level. This programme is taught over either 6 or 12 weeks depending on your current English level.

COURSE DATES Course

Intake

IYZ / IFY / PTU 2 TERM / IIM 2 TERM

January

+6 week PSE

November

+12 week PSE

September

IYZ /IFY

September

+6 week PSE

August

+12 week PSE

June

PTU 1 & 2 TERM / IIM 2 TERM

April

+6 week PSE

February

+12 week PSE

January

PTU 1 TERM / IIM 2 TERM

July

+6 week PSE

May

+12 week PSE

March

IIM 1 TERM

April

IIM 1 TERM

July

IIM 1 TERM

September

To find out more about applicable course dates and fees please visit dmu.ac.uk/DMUIC

HOW TO APPLY Applying with us is easy. You will need to complete the application form and return it to your local representative. The application will need to include copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

Application Form A copy of a valid passport A copy of your original qualification certificate and transcripts References (if applicable)

Personal statement Completed Immigration History Form and any current and previous visas, CAS and copies of exit stamp. Please also include a copy of any previous visa refusal letters Evidence of English Language Proficiency at the required level

WHERE TO APPLY ONLINE To apply online, complete your application at dmu.ac.uk/dmuic/apply-online

GET IN TOUCH

For any questions or queries, you can contact pathways@dmu.ac.uk or reach out to your local representative.

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