International Agent Guide

AGENT GUIDE 2018/19

CONTENTS 1

THE INTERNATIONAL AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE

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ABOUT CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL POLICY

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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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CARDIFF SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGIES

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PRE-DEGREE COURSES

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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CARDIFF MET GETS TEST

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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STUDENT REFUNDS

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE CENTRE

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CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

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COMMISSION

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USEFUL LINKS

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ANTI-BRIBERY POLICY

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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY POLICY

THE INTERNATIONAL AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE

Cardiff Metropolitan’s International and Partnerships Office (IPO) provides a centralised point of contact for all international students and our international partners. The IPO is home to 5 specialised International Units which work closely together to ensure the best possible service to our overseas partners and the best possible experience for our international students.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND ADMISSIONS TEAM Divided into two sub teams, the Marketing Officers travel around the world to offer support in country.

Your dedicated country manager will work closely with you from the UK and in country. With a separate Admissions Team to the UK and EU Admissions, international applicants are processed within the IPO and the International Admissions Team works closely with the Marketing Officers and other teams within the office to ensure applications are processed efficiently.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE CENTRE The centre offers an international academic, welfare and immigration advisory service for students when they reach Cardiff Met.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM The team has the role of supporting the University’s internationalisation strategy through the management of EU funded project such as Erasmus+ and non EU funded projects such as British Council projects.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TEAM The team oversees our global partnerships and collaborations across the world.

OPERATIONS SUPPORT TEAM The team oversees the day to day operations of the International and Partnerships Office.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND ADMISSIONS TEAM ROLES AND CONTACT DETAILS Adrian Baird - International Marketing & Recruitment Manager abarid@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Jack Rivers - International Marketing Officer Country manager for: South and Latin America jcrivers@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Nicola Brabyn - Senior International Marketing Officer Country manager for: East and Sub Saharan Africa, Canada, USA and responsible for the IPO’s admissions team nbrabyn@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Fern Williams - International Marketing Officer Country manager for: West Africa fwilliams@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Mable Miao - Senior International Marketing Officer Country manager for: Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea MMiao2@cardiffmet.ac.uk Chris Kelly - International Marketing Officer Country manager for: South East Asia, India, Nepal, MENA, Turkey, Pakistan and Bangladesh ctkelly@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Emily Brace - International Admissions Officer EABrace@cardiffmet.ac.uk Rachel Harrington - International Admissions Officer rharrington@cardiffmet.ac.uk Gareth Huish - Assistant International Admissions Officer ghuish@cardiffmet.ac.uk

KEY CONTACT DETAILS Applications and conditions: international@cardiffmet.ac.uk Accepting an offer: internationalaccept@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Airport welcome, accommodation and arrivals: internationalarrival@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Agent commission: invoicing@cardiffmet.ac.uk General enquiries: askinternational@cardiffmet.ac.uk 1

ABOUT CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

LOCATION

SCOTLAND

N. IRELAND

ENGLAND

IRELAND

WALES LONDON

CARDIFF

Located in Europe’s youngest capital city. Cardiff is multicultural, friendly and welcoming.

Cardiff has a low cost of living and is the most affordable student city in the UK (student living index 2017).

The city is made up of both modern and historic buildings and landmarks.

Cardiff is located 2 hours from London with strong public transport links and an International Airport.

There are beaches and mountains within 1 hour of the city.

The city offers a wide range of facilities for all interests.

Cardiff was voted the 3rd best capital city in Europe to live in (Quality of life in European cities survey 2016).

Cardiff was voted top UK city for young people (The Independent, November 2013).

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HISTORY The roots of Cardiff Metropolitan University date back to the mid-1800s. In 2015 Cardiff Met celebrated its 150th Anniversary.

Cardiff Met was previously known as University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). Cardiff Met as it is today was established in 2011.

In 2007, under our former name, UWIC became the first UK University to be awarded the Government’s Charted Mark for Excellence for a fifth time. We are committed to setting high standards to ensure the education received by our students is of the highest quality and reinforces our vision, mission, values and motto.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS Awarded a Silver Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating (HEFCE 2017).

Cardiff Met has been consistently ranked as one of the top modern universities in the UK by all major league tables (The Independent, Times Good University Guide, and the Guardian).

Cardiff Met continues to improve year to year. In 2015 the University was the 3rd most improved UK University in the Complete University Guide.

Cardiff Met is the top ranked modern university in Wales.

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CARDIFF MET HAS 5 ACADEMIC SCHOOLS Cardiff School of Art and Design Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy Cardiff School of Management Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences Cardiff School of Technologies Cardiff Met has over 11,000 students from more than 143 countries Graduates have high employment prospects - 96% of Cardiff Met students have found employment or are undertaking further study within 6 months of completing their studies (DLHE 2016) Cardiff Met has been recognised in the Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education for the use of design and related 3D digital scanning technologies as applied to maxillofacial reconstructive surgery from PDR, International Centre for Design & Research.

Cardiff Met won the Times Higher Education’s Most Improved Student Experience Award for the whole of the UK in 2014.

Cardiff Met is “the very essence of a modern university with a range of vocational courses that make its graduates popular with employers” (Sunday Times).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BAROMETER RESULTS (2010-2016) Cardiff Met TOP in the UK for International student support 6 times.

Cardiff Met TOP International Office in the UK 5 times.

Cardiff Met TOP in the UK for visa advice for the third time (2nd in world).

Cardiff Met TOP in the UK for earning money.

Cardiff Met TOP in the UK for arrival support.

Cardiff Met TOP in the UK for eco-friendly attitude 2 times.

Cardiff Met TOP in the UK for IT Support 2 times.

Cardiff Met 2nd in the UK for international student satisfaction.

FACILITIES Cardiff Met has two campuses, and is committed to investment in world class facilities, which include: £14m Cardiff School of Art & Design opened in 2014. £20m Cardiff School of Management opened in September 2010.

NIAC (National Indoor Athletics Centre) - first purpose built indoor athletics track in the UK. Information zone for students (I-Zone) opened in October 2010.

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Multi-million pound Food Industry Centre.

State-of-the-art Learning Centres housing extensive library and IT facilities.

State-of-the-art specialist laboratories.

State-of-the-art studios and workshops for art and design students.

Continuous investment in development of sports facilities.

New city centre campus being built by 2020.

COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Animation - BA (Hons) Architectural Design Technology BSc (Hons) Artist Designer: Maker - BA (Hons) Ceramics - BA (Hons) Fashion Design - BA (Hons) Fine Art - BA (Hons) Graphic Communication - BA (Hons) Illustration - BA (Hons) Interior Design - BA (Hons) Product Design - BA/BSc (Hons) Textiles - BA (Hons)

DIRECT ENTRY 3RD YEAR

CARDIFF SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

International Design (Top Up, with specialist pathways) - BA/BSc (Hons)

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Art & Design (with pathways) MA/PgD/PgC Ceramics - MA/PgD/PgC

£14m purpose built art school opened in 2014 on the Llandaff campus

Fine Art - MFA

Home to 1200 students

MRes: Master of Research in Art and Design - MRes/PgD/PgC

Students have their own studio space from year 1 of their course, right through to graduation.

MIT accredited 3D printing lab (Fab Lab) Interdisciplinary courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional and Research Skills: (Art & Design) Product Design - MSc/PgD/PgC 5

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Creative Writing - BA (Joint Hons) Creative Writing and Media - BA (Hons) Drama - BA (Joint Hons) Drama and Creative Writing - BA (Hons) Drama and Media - BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Single Honours) - BA (Hons) Education Studies & Drama - BA (Hons) Education Studies & Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons) Education Studies & English - BA (Hons) Education Studies & Sport & Physical Activity - BA (Hons) Education Studies & Welsh - BA (Hons) Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs - BA (Hons) English - BA (Joint Hons) English & Creative Writing - BA (Hons) English & Drama - BA (Hons)

CARDIFF SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL POLICY

English & Media - BA (Hons) English Language Teaching & Education Studies - BA (Hons) English Language Teaching & English BA (Hons) English Language Teaching (ELT) BA (Joint Hons) Health & Social Care - HND/BSc (Hons) Housing Studies - BSc (Hons)/Diploma/HNC Media - BA (Joint Hons)

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Creative Writing - MA/PgD/PgC Education (with pathways) - MA/PgD/PgC English Literature - MA/PgD/PgC English Literature & Creative Writing MA/PgD/PgC Managing Community Practice - MA

Primary Education Studies - BA (Hons)

Post Compulsory Education & Training PGCE/PCE

Primary Education Studies & English Language Teaching - BA (Hons)

Primary - PGCE Secondary - PGCE

Social Work - BSc (Hons) Specialist Journalism - MA/PgD/PgC Youth & Community Work - BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work Foundation CertiďŹ cate 6

TESOL - MA Youth & Community Work - PgD

The School has over 90 full-time staff and a range of visiting lecturers. In total there are over 1600 students making it one of the largest Schools of Education in Wales and the UK. The school works closely with external partners, schools and organisations to ensure students are building skills and abilities that are valued by employers.

98% of the schools graduates enter employment or further education within 6 months of graduating.

Studying in Cardiff offers our English, Creative Writing, Media and Drama students the opportunity to study creative and cultural practices in a vibrant capital city; the largest UK creative industry sector outside of London The Humanities academic team is made up of internationally recognised and published authors who bring extensive knowledge and practical experience to enhance students’ learning experience.

Our Youth and Community Work programmes are professionally endorsed by Education Training Standards (ETS) Wales.

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COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Accounting - BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance - BA (Hons) Business & Management Studies (with specialist pathways) - BA (Hons)

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Accounting & Finance - MSc Banking & Finance - MSc Events Project Management - MSc/PgD/ PgC - 2 years with 1 year internship pathway Economics & Finance - MSc

Business Economics - BA (Hons) Financial Management - MSc/PgD/PgC Economics - BSc (Hons) Events Management - BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing Management - BA (Hons)

Human Resource Management MSc/PgD/PgC

Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management

Information Technology Management MSc/PgD/PgC

International Business Management BA (Hons)

International Hospitality and Tourism Management - MSc/PgD/PgC - 2 year with 1 year internship pathway

International Economics & Finance BSc / BScEcon (Hons) International Hospitality & Events Management - BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management - BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management BA (Hons) International Tourism & Events Management - BA (Hons) International Tourism Management BA (Hons) Marketing Management - BA (Hons)

DIRECT ENTRY 3RD YEAR International Business Administration (Top-Up) - BA (Hons) - specialist pathways in Finance and HRM are available

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Fashion Marketing Management MSc/PgD/PgC

International Supply Chain and Logistics Management - MSc LLM International Business - Masters of Laws Strategic Marketing - MSc/PgD/PgC MBA - Master of Business Administration (MBA) Masters of Research in Management (MRes - Management) Doctor of Management (DMgt) (Taught Doctorate Degree) Project Management - MSc Production Engineering Management - MSc

The £20m Cardiff School of Management opened in September 2010 The school is home to 4,500 students and 155 members of staff across 27 undergraduate and 24 postgraduate courses.

CARDIFF SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FEBRUARY INTAKE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSES International Business Administration (Top-Up) - BA (Hons) MBA - Master of Business Administration (MBA) - with pathways Accounting & Finance - MSc Banking & Finance - MSc Economics & Finance - MSc Events Project Management - MSc/PgD /PgC - 2 year with 1 year internship pathway Data Science - MSc/PgD/PgC Financial Management - MSc/PgD/PgC International Business Management MSc/PgD/PgC

The school is located on our Llandaff campus.

This campus is well connected to Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence, the Cyncoed campus and city centre via the Cardiff Met Bus Service.

A fully licenced Bloomberg Financial Suite opened October 2016. This is integrated in a few different courses within the School, allowing students early exposure and relevant work experience using professional financial software.

Fully functioning hospitality suite allowing hospitality and events students to host real life events.

There are compulsory work experience/ placements as part of every degree within CSM that is academically assessed.

International Hospitality - 2 year with 1 year internship pathway Information Technology Management MSc/PgD/PgC Project Management - MSc Strategic Marketing - MSc/PgD/PgC

JULY INTAKE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSES MBA - Master of Business Administration (MBA) - with pathways 9

CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT & HEALTH SCIENCES

In September 2017 the Cardiff School of Sport and Cardiff School of Health Sciences are merging to become one school. The school is being developed to offer state of the art facilities solely devoted to sport and health science.

The School of Sport is a recognised centre of excellence in the UK and has established a national and international reputation for the quality of its academic, sporting and research work.

There are opportunities to undertake work placement in years two or three of undergraduate degrees Over 98% of students are in employment or further study 6 months after graduating

FACILITIES INCLUDE National Indoor Athletics centre Tennis centre Fitness gym New third-generation pitch

Psychology, physiology, biomechanics and performance analysis laboratories Multi-purpose sports arena opened in 2017 Outdoor athletics track and 3GG pitch opened 2017

Sand-dressed artiďŹ cial pitch Strength and conditioning facilities

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Taught Doctorate in Sport Coaching - DSC

COURSES

Strength & Conditioning - MSc/PgD/PgC

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Sport Psychology - MSc/PgD/PgC

Dance & Physical Education - BA (Hons) Sport Performance Analysis - BSc (Hons)

Sport Performance Analysis - MSc/PgD/PgC

Sport Studies - BSc (Hons)

Sport Management & Leadership MSc/PgD/PgC

Sport & Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)

Sport Coaching and Pedagogy - MSc/PgD/PgC

Sport & Physical Education - BSc (Hons)

Sport Broadcast - MSc/PgD/PgC

Sport Coaching - BSc (Hons)

Sport & Exercise Science - MSc/PgD/PgC

Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage - BSc (Hons)

Sport & Exercise Medicine - MSc/PgD/PgC Sociology and Ethics of Sport - MA/PgD/PgC

Sport Development - BSc (Hons) Sport Management - BSc (Hons)

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Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis) - MSc/PgD

The School of Health Sciences has 24 programmes with professional accreditation Over 1200 placements are taken by students each year Health Science programmes are delivered and supported by over 160 members of academic

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons)

and support staff, including specialist part-time lecturers from professional clinical areas.

The School has a thriving research culture, with over 60 PhD students across a variety of the School's disciplines.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Advance Practice (Audiology) - MSc/PgD/PgC Applied Psychology Applied Public Health - MSc/PgD/PgC

Biomedical Science (Health Exercise & Nutrition) - BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science - MSc/PgD/PgC Dental Technology - MSc/PgD/PgC

Complementary Healthcare (with practitioner status) - BSc (Hons)

Dietetics - MSc/PgD Food Safety Management - MSc/PgD

Dental Technology - BSc (Hons) Food Science & Technology - MSc/PgD/PgC Environmental Health - BSc (Hons)

Food Technology for Industry - MSc/PgD/PgC

Food Industry Management - BSc (Hons)

Forensic Psychology MSc/PgD/PgC/Doctorate (D.Foren.Psy)

Food Science & Technology - BSc (Hons)

Forensic Psychology - MSc/PgD/PgC

Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

Forensic Psychology (Practitioner Programme) - PgD Health Psychology - MSc/PgD/PgC

Foundation leading to BSc Health Science Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

Master of Research (Biomedical Sciences) MRes/PgC Master of Research (Health) - MRes/PgC

Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Master of Research (Psychology) - MRes/PgC

Public Health - BSc (Hons)

Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing MSc/PgD/PgC 11

COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Computer Science - BSc (Hons) Software Engineering - BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design & Development - BSc (Hons) Computer Security - BSc (Hons) Computing for Interaction - BSc (Hons)

CARDIFF SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGIES

Computing with Creative Design BSc (Hons) Data Science - BSc (Hons)

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Cardiff Met’s recently established School of Technologies focuses on Data, Digital and Design Futures and has been developed in partnership with technology companies. It is intended to locate the School in a new purpose-built City Centre Campus accommodating 2,000 students by 2022, offering education, research and innovation addressing student demand and employer need in digital media and smart technology, data science, informatics, design technology and engineering.

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Computing - MSc/PgD/PgC Data Science - MSc/PgD/PgC Information Technology Management MSc/PgD/PgC Technology Project Management MSc/PgD/PgC

Commission is given on both pre-degree and degree courses for a single student if they successfully progress.

PRE-DEGREE COURSES

PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH Suitable for students who meet the academic requirements for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course but not the English language requirements.

INTAKES: 11 week course (UKVI IELTS 4.5) 6 week course UKVI (IELTS 5.5) Starting in; January, June and September PROGRESSION: Successful completion of the course will allow students to progress onto their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree course (if other academic requirements are met). Each presessional course aligns with our 3 degree intakes; September, February and July.

On successful completion of the course, students will be assisted with an in-country visa extension to continue onto their degree programme.

If a student does not meet the English Language requirements or academic requirements for a course, they might have the option to complete one of the following options (and allowed to progress onto their chosen degree on successful completion):

International Foundation (Art and Design) successful completion will allow students to progress onto undergraduate degree, and will not be required to show a portfolio as part of the admissions process.

Requires UKVI IELTS 4.5 (minimum of 4.0 in each component) On successful completion of the course, students will be assisted with an in-country visa extension to continue onto their degree programme.

SCHOOL FOUNDATION Suitable for students who meet the English Language requirements but who do not meet the academic requirements for an undergraduate degree.

Requires IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) INTAKES September (1 year) Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences

Suitable for students who do not meet the academic requirements or English language requirements for an undergraduate degree course

Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management

INTAKES: September (ending June) and January (ending August)

On successful completion of the course, students will be assisted with an in-country visa extension to continue onto their degree programme.

International Foundation - progress onto any course within the School of Management and selected courses from other schools.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE FINAL YEAR TOP UP

UKVI IELTS 4.5 -5.5 (minimum of 4.0 in each component)

Completed education to equivalent of a UK HND level (NQF Level 5)

Pre-sessional available for 11 and 6 weeks

And IELTS 6.0 or accepted equivalent (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LEVEL UKVI IELTS 4.5 (minimum of 4.0 in each component)

POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT Completed qualiďŹ cation (equivalent to UK Bachelors degree level) from a recognised institution.

UNDERGRADUATE, HND, SCHOOL FOUNDATION Completed Foundation year or equivalent to UK A-Levels. Subject to course there may be certain subjects required.

Subject to course there may be certain subjects required. Relevant and substantial work experience may be considered.

And IELTS 6.0 or accepted equivalent

And IELTS 6.0 or accepted equivalent (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

CARDIFF MET GETS TEST Cardiff Metropolitan University is pleased to be able to announce the launch of our Global English Testing Services, or the Cardiff Met GETS Test.

successful completion of the GETS test, a student will not need to provide any additional proof of English language or a SELT for their application.

The GETS Higher allows students to demonstrate that they are of a B2 level in all key language components. Successful completion of the GETS Higher meets the English Language Requirements for Cardiff Metropolitan University Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses.

There will be UK and international dates for the GETS Higher Test year round. Upcoming tests can be found on the website.

The GETS Tests is FREE for international students who hold an offer to study at Cardiff Met. On 14

If your agency would like to host a Cardiff Met GETS test, or become an official test centre, please contact getstest@cardiffmet.ac.uk

APPLICATION PROCESS Direct applications can be submitted for all courses at Cardiff Met. UCAS applications can be made for undergraduate courses at Cardiff Met. Direct applicants should use our online application form, which you will find on our website. The following documents must be submitted through the online form:

OFFER LETTERS AND CAS We aim to turn around applications in a maximum of two weeks (Please note that PhD applications may take between 6-8 weeks).

Offer letters will be sent via email.

Advanced fee payment of £3,000 is required for the Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to be issued.

Completed application form (please include student e-mail address on the application).

CAS will be sent via e-mail.

Copies of all certificates and transcripts.

More information about CAS and the visa application process can be found on the website.

1 x educational reference letter (2 employer references are required for offers based on work experience).

Statement of purpose / Personal Statement.

Proof of English language qualification.

Criminal record check/certificate of good conduct (for specific courses - please see course page for details).

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TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE FEES* COURSE

LENGTH

FEE PER YEAR (2019/20)

Pre-Sessional English

11 weeks

£3,450

International Foundation Course

1 year

£8,950

HND

2 year

£12,000

Undergraduate degree

3-4 years

£12,000

BSc Podiatry

3 years

£12,000

Postgraduate Masters Degree

1 year

£13,000

MBA (including study visit)

1 year

£13,500

PGCE

1 year

£10,000

MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine

1 year

£13,500

Postgraduate Doctoral Degree

Varies

£13,000

Cardiff School of Management Summer School

6 weeks

TBC

* Please see website for up to date course fees

SCHOLARSHIP*: Undergraduate - £1,200 to students wishing to study an Undergraduate degree based on academic achievement and merit Vice Chancellor Post Graduate - £1,500 to students wishing to study an MSc or MA (where the tuition fee is £13,000)

MBA - up to £1,500 based on academic achievement and work experience Alumni Scholarship - 20% reduction in course fees. Awarded to students who have completed a Cardiff Met undergraduate degree (including at our partnership Universities) enrolling on taught postgraduate programmes in Cardiff. *AVAILABLE IN SELECTED COUNTRIES Please see the website for T&Cs

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STUDENT REFUNDS There will be occasions when a student who has made a payment will request a refund. Full information regarding student refunds can be found on our web page. The link will take you directly to Fees and Money matters, which otherwise can be found on the Cardiff Met page: International Study at Cardiff Met Fees and Money Matters

Under the FAQ’s number 4 drop down has information regarding refunds, together with our full terms and conditions.

Please note it is important that the student emails internationalrefund@cardiffmet.ac.uk directly as we need to verify the request is genuine.

Please note we cannot issue a refund without either the necessary documents/evidence or the administrative review. If a student’s visa application has been rejected it is important they make the necessary administrative review within the recommended timeframe. Without evidence of the review being submitted within the specified time we are unable to issue a refund. Also when advising the students please note charges to be deducted as per the T&C’s.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE CENTRE

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Based on the Llandaff campus, the International Student Advice Centre is home to the: International Academic Advisory Service International Welfare Advisory Service International Immigration Advisory Service

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISORY SERVICE The International Academic Advisors offer classes for small groups and individual tutorials for international students on: Adapting to university study in the UK

Opening a UK bank account Registering and paying for council tax and a TV licence Using public transport in Cardiff and also in the rest of the UK

Reading complicated academic texts

Registering with the police, if it is a requirement of your student visa

Planning and writing academic English for assignments

Obtaining a National Insurance number for a part-time job

Avoiding English language errors

Arranging school places for your children

Critical thinking

Driving in the UK

Referencing sources and avoiding plagiarism

Solving accommodation issues

Preparing and delivering presentations

The advisors also organise an exciting social programme which students are invited to take part in, including a number of day trips to interesting places around Wales and the UK and on-campus parties to welcome new international students.

The advisors also offer academic English practice classes which give international students the opportunity to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

INTERNATIONAL WELFARE ADVISORY SERVICE The International Student Advisors are available to offer guidance and support on any personal matters related to living and studying in the UK. The advisors aim to help students to adapt to a new culture and surroundings by offering specialist advice on: Shopping for familiar food

INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE The International Student Advisors and Compliance Officers are here to take care of all of immigration needs including:

Detailed advice on the immigration regulations which apply to student visas Assistance with Tier 4 student visa extension

Locating a suitable place of worship

General advice for visa options for other countries such as Schengen visas

Registering with a doctor

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CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION There are two Cardiff Met-owned halls of residence which are conveniently located to accommodate students studying on any of our campuses. Rooms at Plas Gwyn halls are allocated to students studying at the Llandaff Campus and rooms at Cyncoed halls are allocated to students studying at the Cyncoed Campus.

Facilities for both halls include on site laundry, data room and communal TV room with vending

machines. The halls are in close proximity to shopping, banking and other facilities and students can also take advantage of the sports and leisure facilities at the Llandaff campus as well as the extensive sports and recreational facilities located at the Cyncoed campus, including an indoor swimming pool, Students' Union bar/disco, indoor tennis centre and fitness suite.

COST Up to date costs and contracts can be found on the website.

Cost of September/October 2018. 40 week contracts:

Plas self-catered en-suite room

£4,480-£4720

Cyncoed self-catered en-suite room

£4,520-£4,840

Cyncoed catered en-suite room

£6,840

Cyncoed catered standard (shared bathroom) room

£6,400

The option provides breakfast and evening meal seven days a week (apart from during official university holiday periods).

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

HOW TO BOOK

All rooms have high-speed, unlimited internet access, wireless and IPTV included in the halls fees.

All kitchens have a communal TV. All electricity, gas and water bills are also included and students staying at halls of residence will be automatically exempt from paying Council tax.

Students are required to complete the online booking form, and pay a £500 deposit.

Please note: the deposit is not deducted of the cost off the rent, but will be returned to the student at the end of their contract providing that their room is left clean and undamaged.

COMMISSION When you have successfully introduced enrolled students at Cardiff Met you will be required to submit the relevant invoice to claim the commission. Please keep accurate records regarding your students that have been successful with their visa and completed their enrolment at Cardiff Met. Your agency agreement will show the rate of commission you are entitled to claim, please refer to this when completing the invoice. The student’s offer letter clearly shows the scholarship that the student might have been awarded, you can also view the student ID at the top left hand side of the offer letter. We will only pay commission on the amount of tuition fee after the scholarship has been deducted, this also needs to be reflected on the invoice.

The invoice should consist of the student name, student ID, course, tuition fee (after scholarship), commission rate and claim.

Please include your full bank details to ensure the money is sent to the correct account.

Invoices are not processed until after the last International student has enrolled for that intake.

Invoices are then checked, which can take a little while as we need to verify the information supplied on the invoice, any amendments will be reported to you.

Once the information has been confirmed the paperwork is sent to our finance department to issue the payment. Payments are sent once a week on a Wednesday and dependant on if you have an overseas account or UK bank account it can take several weeks for the funds to appear in your account.

If you have any questions regarding invoices please email invoicing@cardiffmet.ac.uk

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PUBLICATIONS International Guide Undergraduate Prospectus Postgraduate Prospectus

WEBSITE KEY LINKS

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ANTI BRIBERY POLICY Cardiff Metropolitan University Finance Department Established: 2011 Reviewed: 2014 Next Review: July 2017 Version: 2 Authorised: Audit Committee July 2014

FURTHER CLARIFICATION For the avoidance of doubt, this policy prohibits the making, giving or receiving of any inducement which results in, or may be perceived as resulting in, a personal gain or advantage to the recipient or any person or body associated with the recipient, and which is intended to influence the recipient to take action which may not be solely in the best interests of the University.

Board of Governors July 2014 Impact Assessed: June 2014

This policy is not intended to prohibit the following practices provided they are customary in a particular market, are proportionate and are properly recorded: normal and appropriate hospitality

INTRODUCTION The University is committed to maintaining the highest possible ethical standards in all its business activities. The University is opposed to any form of bribery and this policy clearly sets out this position.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to set out the responsibilities of units and individuals in upholding the University’s position on bribery. The policy applies to all staff and all business activities anywhere in the world. Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

POLICY The University prohibits the offering, the giving, the solicitation or the acceptance of any bribe, whether as cash or any other kind of inducement: to or from any person or company, whether a public official or public body, or a private person or company, wherever they are situated; or by any individual employee, agent or other person or body acting on the University’s behalf; in order to gain any commercial, contractual or regulatory advantage for the University; or in order to gain any personal advantage, pecuniary or otherwise, for the individual or anyone connected with the individual.

the giving of a ceremonial gift on a festival or at another special time the use of any recognised fast-track process which is available to all on a payment of a fee the offer of resources to assist the person or body to make the decision more efficiently provided that they are supplied for that purpose only Inevitably, decisions as to what is acceptable may not always be easy. If anyone is in doubt as to whether a potential act constitutes bribery, the matter should be referred to the Director of Finance for guidance before proceeding

RESPONSIBILITIES The prevention, detection and reporting of bribery is the responsibility of all employees throughout the University. If and when an instance of bribery is identified, remedial steps must be taken immediately, including the reporting of the incident (or suspected incident) of bribery in accordance with the University’s Whistle Blowing Policy. Managers should ensure all their employees are aware of this policy and of their responsibilities to act in accordance with its procedures.

RAISING CONCERNS AND SEEKING GUIDANCE The University’s Whistle Blowing Policy provides details of how to disclose incidents (or suspected 23

incidents) of bribery, and how to seek advice on such issues. This policy can be accessed on the Human Resources Department website or through the link below: https://tsr.cardiffmet.ac.uk/Documents/Whistlebl owing%20Policy.pdf

RELATED POLICIES Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy Anti Money Laundering Policy Gifts and Hospitality Policy These documents can be found on the Finance Department website or through the link below: http://staffportal.the University.ac.uk/ Units/Finance/FI/Pages/Policies.aspx

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GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY POLICY Cardiff Metropolitan University Finance Department Established: 2011 Reviewed: 2014

negotiations of contracts solely on achieving best value for money for the University; they must refer to their Head of Department when faced with a situation for which there is no adequate guidance;

Next Review: July 2017 if in any doubt, they must seek advice from the Director of Finance

Version: 2 Authorised: Audit Committee July 2014 Board of Governors July 2014 Impact Assessed: June 2014

INTRODUCTION This policy is intended to provide advice to university staff who, in the course of their day to day work or as a result of their employment, either receive offers of gifts and hospitality or provide gifts and hospitality to others on behalf of the University.

All decisions by university staff on the provision or acceptance of gifts and hospitality must be able to withstand both internal and external scrutiny. They must be defensible as being in the direct interest of the university, as being proportionate to that interest and within limits that are acceptable to the University’s Board of Governors.

PURPOSE This policy has been compiled to ensure compliance with the 7 principles of Public Life drawn up by the Nolan Committee (see Appendix 1). All university staff must apply the following principles in the conduct of their employment: they must not accept gifts, hospitality or benefits of any kind from a third party which might be perceived as compromising their personal judgement or integrity; they must not make use of their official position to further their private interests or those of others; they must declare any private interests; they must base all purchasing decisions and

The fundamental principle is that no member of staff should do anything which might give rise to the impression that he or she has been unduly influenced by a gift of hospitality or other consideration to show bias for, or against, any organisation whilst carrying out official duties.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS

CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS Offers of cash or cash equivalents (e.g. lottery tickets, gift vouchers or gift cheques) made by suppliers, contractors, service users or their relatives to individual officers of the University must without exception be declined.

NON CASH GIFTS Gifts of a small or inexpensive nature (up to £25 in value) such as calendars or diaries or other simple or inexpensive items such as flowers and chocolates can be accepted and do not need to be included on the departmental gift register. This type of gift can be easily distinguishable from more expensive or substantial items which cannot on any account be accepted. If there is any doubt as to whether the acceptance of such an item is appropriate, the matter should be referred to the Director of Finance.

EXCEPTIONAL CASES It is recognised that there are exceptional cases where refusal of a gift will clearly offend a donor, cause embarrassment or appear discourteous. In these cases the donor should be advised that the permission of the University’s Management will have to be sought as to whether or not the gift can be accepted. The Director of Finance should be asked to decide whether to: 25

allow the recipient to accept the gift and retain it; or allow the recipient to accept the gift to be retained by the University; or return the gift to the donor with a suitably worded letter explaining why the gift cannot be accepted; or use or dispose of the gift.

In all cases the gift (and disposal if appropriate) must be recorded in the register.

ACCEPTANCE OF HOSPITALITY

HOSPITALITY RECEIVED FROM THIRD PARTIES The handling of offers of hospitality is recognised as being much more difficult to regulate but it is an area in which staff must exercise careful judgment. It is recognised that it can be as embarrassing to refuse hospitality as it can be to refuse a gift. There is also a need to distinguish between simple, low cost hospitality of a conventional type, for example, a working lunch or evening meal compared with more expensive and elaborate hospitality. There is clearly a need for a sense of balance. There is concern that acceptance of frequent, regular or annual invitations to events or functions, particularly from the same source and where a considerable degree of hospitality is involved, may severely test the principles stated earlier and should be refused.

However, there may be instances where staff receive invitations to events where attendance could be seen as beneficial to the building and maintaining of working relationships and any hospitality received is likely to be reasonable and proportionate, and therefore acceptable.

The main point is that in accepting hospitality staff need to be aware of, and guard against, the dangers of misrepresentation or perception of favouritism by a competitor of the host. It is obviously easier to justify meetings which relate directly to the work of the university but where these happen outside working hours and on purely social occasions then they need to be justified as not being a personal gift or benefit. Where an individual is involved in the negotiation of a contract, hospitality of any kind, including attendance at seasonal events hosted by that supplier or contractor, should not be accepted.

In all instances invitations of an individual nature to events or functions must be formally approved by the individual’s line manager prior to acceptance. In 26

the case of VCB members approval must be given by the Vice-Chancellor.

REGISTER OF GIFTS, HOSPITALITY AND INVITATIONS In order to counter any possible accusation or suspicion of breach of the rules of conduct, a record will be kept by the University of all offers of significant gifts made to directors, senior managers and staff. Invitations to functions or events will also be recorded. Details will include (see appendix 2): where the offer originated, to whom it was made, and a note of the action taken, i.e. accepted/refused/returned. It is the responsibility of each Dean and Head of Unit to maintain a register of gifts and hospitality for their school/department and to forward a copy of this register to the Deputy Director of Finance at each year end for inclusion in an annual report to the Audit Committee during its autumn meeting.

PROVISION OF HOSPITALITY, GIFTS AND AWARDS

INTERNAL HOSPITALITY This should only be considered in clearly defined circumstances. For example, where meetings outside of normal working hours cannot be avoided (early morning or after normal working hours) or where staff are required to travel to attend meetings in circumstances where a lunch time break is not possible or where the meeting is likely to last for more than 3 hours. Where hospitality is to be extended for internal meetings, it should be limited to light refreshments.

EXTERNAL HOSPITALITY The provision of hospitality by the University to representatives of other organisations should be modest and appropriate to the circumstances. In all instances, the expenditure involved must constitute good value for money. Hospitality should not be offered solely as a return gesture or be automatically recurrent on a regular basis unless circumstances indicate that it is appropriate to do so. The use of public monies for hospitality purposes should be carefully considered. The University needs to be able to demonstrate good value in committing public funds. Expenditure on external hospitality should be clearly identified as such and charged to a specific hospitality expense code.

OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES

PROVISION OF GIFTS

If situations arise that are not covered by the foregoing guidance or in cases when flexibility in interpretation of the rules may be necessary, prior approval should be sought from a VCB member before hospitality is provided and such approval should be formally documented. Any request for approval of such instances should state why the request falls outside the boundaries of what is normally allowable and why it is considered necessary to provide such hospitality.

Occasionally the University may wish to make a small presentation to an individual in acknowledgement of services provided to the university. Such gifts should be of a token nature.

Prior approval for the provision of gifts is required from the appropriate VCB member and such approval should be formally documented.

APPENDIX 1

Accountability - Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.

THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LIFE Selflessness - Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest.

They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family or their friends.

Integrity - Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity - In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.

Openness - Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.

Honesty - Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Leadership - Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.

APPENDIX 2 SCHOOL/UNIT: YEAR:

Date of Event

Description of Gift/Event

Offered by

Accepted Y/N

Accepted by

Authorised by

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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

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All the information contained in this booklet was correct at the time of print (October 2018).

Please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information about the University, our courses and entry requirements before making an application.

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