INTRODUCING PATHWAYS WITH QA Guy Robson Why have

INTRODUCING PATHWAYS WITH QA Guy Robson

Why have Pathway programmes? Student perspective • • A study option which bridges academic and/or English gaps in overseas education to enable them to join a UK university Develops linguistic competence and confidence in both everyday English and University English/academic Language Introduces core academic skills and subject knowledge in chosen pathway, ready to join UK Higher Educational System at Level 4 Accelerates the acculturation of international students towards UK society, life in their chosen city of study and the University’s academic environment • Opportunity to study with other international students who have similar experiences and learning needs • Programmes are designed to support international learners alongside delivery from teaching experts in both skills and experience • Flexible points of access, both in terms of entry level and timing

International Foundation Programmes

Progression subject areas Pathways Over 90 target degrees covering these subject areas • • • • • • Applied Science Art, Design and Media Business and Law Computing Engineering Humanities and Social Science Leading to Accounting & Finance Applied Sciences Architecture, Built Environment Arts, Design, Fashion Business Communication & Media Computer Science, IT & Digital Technologies Education Engineering English Geography & Environment Journalism Law Psychology, Social Sciences Sport

IFP Entry requirements & fees Northumbria University • • • Minimum age: 16 years old English language requirements: • 6 months IELTS 5. 5 with no component lower than 5. 5 • 9 months: IELTS 5. 0 (5. 5 for Law) with no component below 4. 0 from a UKVI Approved Centre • 12 months: IELTS 4. 5 (5. 0 for Law) with no component below 4. 0 from a UKVI Approved Centre IGCSE: A-C grades O Level: A-D grades 2020/21 tuition fee: • 6 months £ 10, 000 • 9 months: £ 15, 500 • 12 months: £ 19, 500 Start dates: • 6 months: March • 9 months: January and October • 12 months: July and October No Statement of Purpose or Art portfolio required Combined CAS Option: Minimum 5. 5 IELTS overall, with 5. 5 in each component

Country-specific IFP entry requirements Northumbria University • • • Bahrain: Tawjahiya/High School Diploma - 60% or above. Bangladesh: Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate with pass grades (45% in all subjects) Ghana: 5 passes with D 7 Grades and above Hong Kong: HKCEE 4 x E's in academic subjects or Form 5 in a minimum of 3 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis) or HKDSE with minimum grades 222 in relevant subjects. There is no Maths requirement for the Creative Arts/Humanities routes India: Completion of Year X with average 65% Completion of Year XI with average 50% Completion of Year XII with average 45% • • • Japan: Upper Secondary School Year 2 with GPA 2. 5. Upper Secondary School Year 3 with GPA 2. 0. Jordan: Certificate of General Secondary Education with a minimum score of 60% Kenya: East African School Certificate/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE with C 6 Kuwait: Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% Russia: Diploma of Completed Secondary Education (Attaestat) with pass grades. • • Nepal: School Leaving Certificate (SLC) 60%, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) 55% Nigeria: WAEC (WASSCE) / NECO A to D grades in 5 subjects Oman: Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) - 60% or above Pakistan: Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (50%) or SSC (60%)

English for University Studies Oct-Dec 2020 TERM 1 Jan-Mar 2021 TERM 2 Apr-Jun 2021 TERM 3 Jul-Sep 2021 TERM 4 IELTS 4. 5 Entry EUS International Foundation Programme IELTS 5. 0 Entry EUS Extended International Year One Oct-Dec 2021 Progression to Level 4 or Level 5

Pre-Masters / Grad Cert – NQF Level • Northumbria University 7 • • Location: London and Newcastle Entry requirements: Pass or Third class / Ordinary degree English requirement: 6. 5 IELTS or equivalent Duration: One semester – 3 months 2019/20 tuition fee: £ 6, 750 Start dates: January, May and September Joint CAS Over 90% pass rate

International Year One

• Degree preparation programme for international students • Closes the gap for those who are in touching distance of direct entry for UG but too qualified for an OVERVIEW International Foundation Programme • Equivalent to Year One of undergraduate business degree • Upon successfully passing International Year One, students are able to join Year Two of their chosen business degree • Progression grades consistent with first year undergraduate degree at 40% • Still complete undergraduate degree within 3 years • English requirement: IELTS 5. 5 minimum 5. 5 or equivalent. (IELTS 5. 0 overall is only avail get CAS for 1 year • Free QA Higher Education English test can be used for entry

THINGS TO REMEMBER • • Age requirements – we can accept 17 year old students Accept WAEC / NECO 7 C grades or equivalent to Year One 3 year study route to achieve Degree award Guaranteed tuition fees for 3 years 3 year commission structure 40% pass mark January and October start dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Northumbria University International Year One: • 12 years of schooling or 5 WAEC / NECO (A-C) • Minimum age: 17 years old • English requirements: IELTS 5. 5, with no component below 5. 5, or any other SELT • 2020/21 tuition fee: • 9 month: £ 15, 500 • 12 month: £ 19, 500

PROGRESSION SUBJECT AREAS Students can progress at Northumbria University on to: • • BA (Hons) Business with Accounting BA (Hons) Business with Economics BA (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) Business with Financial Management BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Business with International Management BA (Hons) Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management • BA (Hons) Business with Marketing Management • BA (Hons) Business with Tourism Management

Marketaligned tuition fees for Pathway • Competitive bursary schemes, tailored to your markets – up to 30% • Northumbria Global scholarships for progressing pathway students

What are the benefits for you? New courses 2 and 3 Semester IFP Options International Year One (IYO) Revised entry requirements Year 0 IFP 3 & 4 year CAS options Enhanced scholarships 4 year commission IYO Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Thank you! Guy. Robson@qa. com