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the

University oF

manchester

international excellence Aglobalreputationforexcellenceinarecentuniversityworldrankings,published

bytheinuentialAcademicRankingofWorldUniversities(ARWU),Manchester

wasplaced38thintheworld,5thintheUKand6thin Europe.

Internationallyrecogniseddegreeswithanunparalleledrangeofstudyoptionsdeliveredinworld-classfacilities.

Morethan5,500academicandresearchstaffmanyleadersintheireld,withinternational

reputationsprovidingastimulatinglearningenvironmentandexcellentstandardsof teaching.

employability and prospects OneofthemosttargetedUKuniversitiesbyBritainsbestknownandmostsuccessfulemployers.

Anoutstandingandaward-winningCareersService.

Aworld-widecommunityof240,000graduates,manyofwhomcanbefoundholdingtoppositionsinnearlyeveryimaginable eld.

Extensivelinkswithmajoremployersworldwide.

research excellence Awardedoutstandingscoresinmanyareas,inthelatestResearchAssessmentExercise

(conductedbytheUKGovernmentin2008).

Attractednearly280millionexternalresearchfundingin20102011.

CalibreofresearchisillustratedbytheUniversitycounting25NobelPrizewinnersamongformerandcurrentstaffandstudents.


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Basedinoneofthemostpopularstudentcitiesintheworld,

TheUniversityofManchesteroffersaworld-classlearning

experiencerootedinaricheducationalheritage.Withitsaim

ofbecomingatop25globalproviderofeducationandresearch

by2020andanon-going650millioninvestmentprogramme

facilitatingthebuildingofnewagshipbuildings,high-techlabs

andlecturetheatres,thisreallyisanexcitingtimetobeastudent

atManchester.

The University has 39,000 students in total including more than

9,500 rom outside o the UK representing 180 countries worldwide;

so campus lie is truly multicultural and dynamic.

The University o Manchester has a distinguished history in research,

innovation and enterprise stretching back over 180 years, with no ewer

than 25 Nobel Laureates among ormer and current sta and students.

www.manchester.ac.uk

The INTO Manchester InternationalFoundation is an excellent way to prepareyou or study here at The University oManchester. Successul completion o theprogramme can lead to a wide range oundergraduate courses at the University,including all aspects o business, law, science,

engineering, lie sciences, pharmacy andpsychology. I look orward to welcomingyou here in the uture.Mike Gibbons, Director o Student Recruitment

and InternationalDevelopment

The University o Manchester

OURUNIVERSITY

Research and innovation 4

Teaching and facilities 6

Faculties overview 8

Careers and employability 18

Supporting you at university 20

Supporting your university application 22

Campus life and the city 24

PREPARATIONCOURSES

Student success 30

Welcome to INTO Manchester 32

International Foundation programme 34

International Foundation progression routes 38

English preparation for Foundation students 46

APPLICATIONINFORMATION

Student services 50

Accommodation 54

How to apply 56

Application form 57

Terms and conditions 60Dates and prices 62

Scholarships 63

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research and

innovation

Manchester was ranked third(behind Cambridge and Oxord)

or research power.Latest Research Assessment Exercise

The Faculty o Humanities at Manchester has over800 academics engaged in exciting, high-quality andimpactul research across the Arts, Social Sciences,Business Studies and Law addressing important cultural,social, economic and political questions. Our researchis interdisciplinary as well as disciplinary driven andour thematic priorities include researching age andageing populations, transorming cities and urban lie,

creating sustainable societies, tackling poverty and socialinequalities, supporting product and market innovationand promoting humanitarianism and conict relie.Proessor Colette Fagan, Associate Dean or Research

Faculty o Humanities, The University o Manchester


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Today,researchremainsattheheartoftheManchesterethoswith

thebreadthanddepthofpioneeringresearchundertakenacting

asamagnetforworld-leadingminds.

World-classresearch

Research is undertaken in a broader range o academic areas than

any other university in the UK. A strong emphasis is placed on social

responsibility, gearing research priorities towards nding solutions to

global challenges, such as cancer, world poverty, carbon reduction,

nuclear energy and social cohesion.

The latest Research Assessment Exercise, conducted by the UKGovernment, judged that an impressive 65 per cent o the Universitys

research is either world leading or internationally excellent. In terms

o research power Manchester was ranked third (behind Cambridge

and Oxord). For urther details o the 2008 RAE and The University

o Manchesters results please visit:

www.manchester.ac.uk/research/rae2008/results

Manchesters research underpins its undergraduate degree courses, where

an interdisciplinary approach ensures there are no knowledge gaps in the

courses on oer. In addition, you will benet rom being taught by sta

who are at the cutting-edge o their own subject area and who continue

to push the barriers o creativity.

As your undergraduate degree progresses, you may also have the

opportunity to contribute to research within your school o study. This

oers both valuable academic experience and helps to develop essential

transerable skills that can be carried orward into the workplace or on

to postgraduate level study.

www.manchester.ac.uk/research

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teaching

and Facilities

650 million invested inworld-class teaching

and research acilities


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Complementingitsexcellentresearchrecord,theUniversityoffers

awideportfolioofinnovativecourses.Youcanexpectabroad

rangeofteachingmethods,withtraditionallecturesandseminars

supportedbythelatesttechnology.

You will also be able to gain practical experience in modern laboratories

and workshops, or review articles online through the e-learning acility.

Manchester is an international leader in enquiry-based teaching, which

encourages you to pursue your own lines o interest in your studies an eective way o developing skills o critical reasoning and evaluation.

Assessment methods vary rom course to course but may include exams,

project work and continuous assessment via essays, reports, presentations

and practical work.

Workingwithindustry

Manchester graduates have an excellent reputation among employers

and the University maintains close links with a large number o major

global companies, ensuring teaching is relevant to the needs o industry

and the commercial world. Many courses oer work experience, or the

opportunity to spend a period o time with a company. The Universitys

Careers Service can also help you to nd a placement should your course

not oer one.

World-classfacilities

The University o Manchesters ongoing investment in enhancing its

inrastructure demonstrates its commitment to be at the oreront

o higher education worldwide.

The University o Manchester Library, one o the largest academic libraries

in the country, holds more than our million separate items along with the

largest collection o electronic resources o any UK institution. In addition

to the main library, many o the academic schools maintain their ownspecialist libraries.

One o the newest, and most exciting, developments is the Alan Gilbert

Learning Commons, a fexible and stimulating space exclusively or

students, providing cutting-edge IT acilities, a variety o learning spaces

and a host o student-centred services all contained within its ultra

modern design.

www.manchester.ac.uk/library

Computingfacilities

There are also rst-rate computing acilities with over 10,000 PCs

on campus, wireless Internet zones throughout the Oxord Road area,

and Internet connections in all halls o residence. I you need to become

more IT procient, you will nd a wide range o introductory courses onoer to help.

www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices

There is no limit to the numbero top-rated course assessments 96% make our criteria o Academic

Excellence, and the research herehas a pedigree o its own.The Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities

The Universitys iconic 30 million Alan Gilbert Learning Commons a world-class learning environment


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FacUlty oF

engineering andphysical sciences

ManchestersFacultyofEngineeringandPhysicalScienceshas

alonganddistinguishedhistoryinengineeringandscience

education.Manymajorscienticadvancesofthe20thcenturyhave

takenplacehere,includingtherstarticialsplittingoftheatomby

ErnestRutherfordandthedevelopmentoftheworldsrststored

programcomputer.

ExtensiveindustrylinksToday, the Faculty has extensive industry links enhancing both

undergraduate teaching and ground-breaking research. Key industrial

partners, such as Shell, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, IBM, BP and Syngenta,

and major pharmaceutical companies including Astra Zeneca and

GlaxoSmithKline, are central to some o the Facultys most prolic

research and to its continued innovation and success.

Careeropportunities

Graduates o the Faculty are highly sought ater by a wide range o

employers, who recognise and appreciate the high level o achievement

that is demanded by all o our academic schools. Many students will go

on to ollow a career related to their course o study. Others enter the

commercial, nancial, actuarial and business sectors, pursuing careers

in management, accountancy, banking, insurance and marketing;where analytical, numerical and technical skills are highly valued.

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Recentachievementsinclude:

2010 Nobel Prize to Proessors Andre Geim and Kostya

Novoselov or their discovery o graphene (a new material with

astonishing properties)

the presentation, by The Queen, o one o the prestigious Diamond

Jubilee Queens Anniversary Prizes or Further and Higher Education

to the Dalton Nuclear Institute (comprising around 100 academicsta and more than 300 research sta and students) in recognition

o the quality o work undertaken in the eld o nuclear science.


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The INTO Foundation programme contains the rigorousacademic preparation necessary or students to ourishon social science undergraduate degree programmes.The engagement activities embedded in the programmeallow students to become amiliar with the Universityprior to enrolment and include expert advice regardingcourse choice. As a result students quickly settle intotheir undergraduate studies. INTO students are valuedmembers o the Schools overall student cohort. Theirdiverse nationalities and cultures greatly enrich theoverall student experience.Dr Tom Mccunnie, Admissions Tutor

Faculty o Humanities, The University o Manchester

TheFacultyofHumanitiesaspirestobeoneofthemostsuccessfulof

itskindintheUK.Withatotalincomeofapproximately200million

ayear,andaround18,000studentsandover1,000academicstaff,

itisequivalenttoamedium-sizeduniversityintheUK.

Teachingandresearch

The outstanding teaching and research environment provided by the

Faculty, ensures there is a culture that stimulates intellectual enquiryand an interdisciplinary approach to the pursuit o excellence and the

breaking o new ground. Research themes address major societal challenges

or the 21st Century and fagship research centres include the Institute or

Social Change and the Brooks World Poverty Institute, which is chaired by

Nobel Laureate, Proessor Joseph Stiglitz.

Capitalising on its research excellence, there is a strong commitment to

deliver research-led teaching, inormed by the most recent developments in

each discipline area, with many o the teaching sta having come rom high

prole academic and/or proessional backgrounds.

FacUlty oF

hUmanities

Careeropportunities

Hard-working, ambitious Manchester graduates rom the Faculty o

Humanities have risen to high-ranking positions within their associated

proessions across the UK and globally. They have become accountants,

actors, anthropologists, architects, bankers, barristers, journalists, lecturers,

managers, musicians, sotware developers, solicitors, speech therapists,

teachers, town planners, youth workers and more. Others have successully

progressed within diverse industries and elds, such as education, energy,engineering, nance, healthcare, HR, IT, local government, marketing,

the media, politics, retail and social services.


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Schooloverview

SchoolofArts,LanguagesandCultures this newly ormed School

is the largest grouping o arts, languages and humanities scholars in

the UK. It is home to some 6,500 students and approximately 350

academic sta working at the oreront o 17 disciplines.

SchoolofEducation this School is ranked internationally and

nationally or its contribution to high quality research in the eld o

Education. In the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008,

the School ranked equal th in the UK or world-leading research.

SchoolofEnvironmentandDevelopment through innovative

single and joint undergraduate honours courses in Geography,

Planning and Architecture, students examine contemporary debates

about the built, natural and social environments within which we live.

SchoolofLaw the Law School established in 1872 is one o the

oldest and most prestigious in the country and is ranked third or

`research power in the UK. The School is a centre o excellence or

the study o law, criminology and bioethics. Through the Manchester

Legal Advice Centre, degree students have a unique opportunity to

be involved with real clients, who have real legal problems, under

the supervision o local lawyers.

ManchesterBusinessSchool(MBS) the largest campus-based

business and management school in the UK, MBS is part o a small

and select group o institutions worldwide which are accredited by

all three major bodies (AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS).

SchoolofSocialSciences the School o Social Sciences at

Manchester is one o the top three centres o excellence in the UK

and is world renowned or its commitment to theoretically inormed

empirical research. It is home to over 200 sta and 3,000 students

including 1,000 international students. I you study with the School

you will be introduced to a wide range o theoretical ideas rom game

theory in Economics to post-colonialism in Sociology drawing on

the analytical rigour o Philosophy. In addition, you will engage with

cutting-edge research and teaching that address key challenges acing

contemporary society. The School has a track record o producinggraduates who are highly rated by employers worldwide.

WhatcanIstudy?

The Faculty o Humanities encompasses diverse academic areas

such as:

Arts

Business and Management

Development

Education

Languages

Law

Literature and Culture.

The Faculty is committed to developing new and innovative ways

to transer knowledge out o the University and apply this to

real world problems.

Social Sciences is based in the Arthur Lewis building, named ater the

Nobel Prize winning economist who taught at Manchester in the 1950s

Findoutmorewww.humanities.manchester.ac.uk

Students benet rom research-led teaching


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Facilities

In addition to University-wide acilities, psychology students at Manchester

have excellent subject-specic acilities and equipment, including:

an observation suite, complete with two-way mirrors

access to a mock MRI scanner

a sleep lab multiple high-resolution eye-trackers

state o the art EEG acilities

a gesture lab

human vision labs with 3D vision equipment.

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Careeropportunities

Due to the multidisciplinary nature o psychology, graduates o this

discipline are very employable. A recent survey by the Higher Education

Careers Service revealed that psychology graduates enjoy amongst the

lowest levels o graduate unemployment compared with other disciplines.

A psychology degree can provide you with a wide range o skills and

experiences that are attractive to employers, including presentation skills,project management, group-working, statistical data analysis, analytical

thinking, and experimental research skills. These are valued across a range

o employment sectors, and graduates rom our degree programme

currently hold positions in areas as diverse as PR, retail, marketing, media,

accountancy, teaching and social work.

In addition, a proportion o students pursue a career in psychology,

either in an applied role such as educational or clinical psychology or

in academic research. I do you wish to become a clinical or educational

psychologist urther postgraduate training is required, but it all starts

with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

Findoutmore

www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate

The INTO Manchester Foundation programme syllabusis strong and provides students with the academicgrounding required to be successul on the BSc Psychologyprogramme. Following the Psychology pathway providesan excellent opportunity or students to secure a place onour degree course and we look orward to attracting highquality international students. I would be very happy to

see applications rom INTO students and I hope to meetpotential candidates at one o our Open Days.Dr Paul Warren, International Admissions Tutor

School o Psychological Sciences, The University o Manchester

Develop a wide range o skillsthat are attractive to employers


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Pharmacyistheprofessionlegallyresponsibleforthesupply

ofmedicinesandapharmacististhememberofthehealth

teamwhoknowsmostaboutallaspectsofmedicines.

Datingbackto1883,Manchesterhasadistinguishedhistory

intheteachingofpharmacyandpharmaceuticalsciencesand

wastherstUKuniversitytoawarddegreesinthesubject.

PharmacyatManchester

The School o Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is one o the UKs

leading centres or pharmacy research with 95 per cent o its work classed

as internationally signicant in the UK Governments 2008 Research

Assessment Exercise (RAE).

With a unique combination o scientic, proessional and clinical excellence

in teaching, Manchester remains an innovative leader in the teaching

o pharmacy and perorms research o international repute within six

themes, including:

the design o novel anti-cancer compounds

improving the understanding and design o anti-inective

and novel diagnostic agents

prediction o pharmacokinetics in humans

delivery and pharmacokinetics o biopharmaceuticals

controlled and responsive drug delivery

policy-relevant medicines research.

Whatyoustudy

The our-year MPharm programme provides a broad-based, scientically

strong education in pharmacy. It equips students with the skills needed to

enter all areas o the proession and helps them adapt to changes that may

occur during their careers.

The MPharm degree is ull-time and organised on a modular basis. The core

material, which is divided into our key areas (The Medicine; The Pharmacist;The Patient; The Public), extends throughout all our years o the course,

with opportunity or specialisation in the nal year.

By the end o the course students are conversant with the proessional

aspects o pharmacy, able to communicate eectively and able to appreciate

the proessional and social role o the pharmacist.

FacUlty oF

medical andhUman sciences:

pharmacy

I very much welcome applications rom

prospective students who are studying on theINTO Manchester pathway, as I am confdent

that you will be well prepared to study ata university like Manchester. During your

Foundation, you will be based close to theUniversity and will have the opportunity tovisit the campus to talk with me and otheracademic colleagues within the School, to

better understand what studying Pharmacyinvolves and to make a well-inormed decision

as to whether Pharmacy is the right course

and ultimately career path or you.Dr David Allison, Senior Lecturer and Academic

Admissions Manager, School o Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science



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Teachingquality

Students learning is enhanced by their exposure to teacher-practitioners

and clinical lecturers rom community and hospital pharmacies. A wide

variety o teaching, learning and assessment methods are employed

at all levels, which helps you develop independent learning and other

transerable skills.

The curriculum is heavily inormed by research achievements,contributing to excellent programme completion rates and high

achievements o students.

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Facilities

The School o Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is based in the

Stopord Building, where 18 million has been invested by the University

into new state-o-the-art teaching and research acilities including:

specialised aseptic laboratories and communication studios

a new dispensing suite and project laboratories

a modern 90-terminal PC cluster with a ull complement

o pharmacy-specifc and ofce-based sotware packages

the Pharmacy Computer Assisted Learning (PCAL) Consortium,

providing access to all PCAL and Pharma-CAL-ogy sotware packages

by any networked machines across campus.

Findoutmorewww.pharmacy.manchester.ac.uk

Learn rom the Universitys academics

and scholars who are experts in their eld

Manchester oers a unique combination

o scientic, proessional and clinical

excellence in teaching

There are more than 3,000 computerson the University campus


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LifeSciencesincludessomeofthemostdynamicandgroundbreaking

sciences.Wearecontinuallygainingadeeperunderstandingof

theactionsandinteractionsofgenes,molecules,cells,systems,

individualsandpopulations.Thisknowledgeprovidesawealth

ofopportunitiesfromdevelopingnewdrugsandtherapiestoght

disease,togeneratingnewsourcesoffuelandengineeringhigh

yieldingcrops.

Using cross-disciplinary approaches to address major biological problems,

Manchesters Faculty o Lie Sciences has an outstanding international

reputation or research spanning molecules, cells and whole organisms,

to populations and the environment.

We are very proud o the education and training opportunities that we

provide or all our students. It is thereore not surprising that we attract

some o the best students rom around the world to study here.

Our reputation or excellence in both teaching and research quality

is supported by National Student Survey results and our outstanding

perormance in the last Research Assessment Exercise, where we were

in the top three Biology groupings.

Courses

Choice and fexibility are the hallmarks o our courses. The breadth

o our research aords us expertise in a large number o areas, allowing

us to oer degree courses in more than 20 lie science disciplines,

including Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology,

Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology

and Plant Science.

All rst-year courses have a common core o units introducing undamental

concepts. This means you can transer between most degree courses at the

end o your rst year and, in some cases, later. I your interests also include

subjects outside Lie Sciences, we oer degrees with a language, or you can

choose optional units rom the entire range oered by the University with

popular choices including law, language and business units.

Most o our degree courses are available as a our-year course, in which

your third year is spent on a research placement in the UK or overseas.

FacUlty oF

liFe sciences

The Faculty o Lie Sciences at The University oManchester is a world-class research establishment.

The ambition o our Faculty is captured in our missionstatement ...to be one o the leading research-led

Lie Science aculties in the world, through curiosity-drivenand translational research, knowledge transer

and innovation, reected in the quality, volume,

societal and economic impact o our research.Proessor Cay Kielty

Associate Dean or Research, Faculty o Lie Sciences



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Teachingandfacilities

Teaching in Lie Sciences at Manchester was rated as excellent in a

recent independent review. Teaching is conducted via lectures, inormal

tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and eld courses, giving you plenty

o opportunity to interact with sta and other students in small groups.

Alongside these traditional approaches, we also employ a number o more

innovative teaching methods including student-led Peer Assisted Study,

which was pioneered in the Faculty.

In addition, our curriculum is inormed by our research, so you will have

opportunities to learn cutting-edge science, taught by the researchers who

have discovered it, and to contribute to this research through project work

in your nal year.

I you decide to study with us, you will also benet rom our 150 million

investment into state-o-the-art acilities, encompassing a staggering

28,000m2 o research space.

Outside o the lecture theatres and labs there are opportunities to do eld

courses in Europe, Arica and Central America, to undertake a placement

in an institution almost anywhere in the world, and even to plan the

set-up o your own biotechnology company.

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Careeropportunities

Employment prospects or graduates o lie sciences courses are

excellent. About 50 per cent o our students choose to pursue a career

closely related to their degree. Many progress on to study or urther

qualications, others are employed within the pharmaceutical or

agrochemical industries and medical technology and some work or

research institutes and government agencies. The remaining 50 per cent

are highly sought ater by large multinational organisations and take upcareers in management, accountancy, marketing, law, publishing and

many others.

Throughout your course there will be a ocus on building the transerable

skills that will increase your attractiveness to uture employers, making you

stand out rom the crowd. You will be able to gain experience in applying

these skills through:

industrial/proessional placement years

summer placements in our research laboratories

enterprise projects in collaboration with entrepreneurs

rom biotechnology companies

jobs as student ambassadors, representing the Faculty

to prospective applicants

taking a role as a course representative, presenting the views

o your ellow students to sta.

Gain transerable skills through a summerplacement in one o our research labs

The AV Hill Building is one o the largest biomedical complexes in Europe and houses 300 scientists

in 50 research groups. The building is named ater Archibald Vivian Hill who won the Nobel prize

when he held the Chair in Physiology at the University


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careers and

employability

The University o Manchestergraduates are consistently rated

among the most employablein the country


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AtTheUniversityofManchester,thereisanunderstanding

thatenhancingemployabilityisacrucialelementforstudents

indecidingwheretostudy.Aftergraduation,youwillfacea

competitiveandrapidlyglobalisingjobmarket,whereacademic

successaloneisnotenoughtosecureyourchosencareer.

To gain that all important edge over other graduates, it is essential to

develop your skills and demonstrate potential to employers. Whether

it is teamwork or leadership, commercial awareness, or simply learning

more about a job and preparing a stand-out CV, there are a number o

opportunities provided or students to improve their skill set, both at

the University and in the city itsel.

Globalnetworkofalumni

With its illustrious academic past and its impressive network o alumni

spread around the world, Manchester graduates can be ound in top

positions in business, politics, industry and the arts, and include the

ormer chie executive o Tesco, international architect Norman Foster,

the Presidents o Iceland and Trinidad and Tobago, and Singapores ormer

Deputy Prime Minister and ormer Minister o Deence.

Futureprospects

In a 2012 survey, The University o Manchester was judged to be the

most targeted university o any in the UK by major graduate recruiters.

It maintains strong links with a wide range o global companies, and

degree course syllabuses are inormed by an understanding o the types

o skills that employers are looking or. Many o the degree courses

oered are proessionally recognised and have been accredited by the

relevant proessional bodies, providing students with an internationally

recognised qualication.

Award-winningCareersService

From the day you arrive, you will be able to access support

with your career planning rom Manchesters award-winning

Careers Service, including:

major recruitment airs and careers talks, workshops and employer

presentations covering diverse careers and skills

over 75,000 vacancies with 13,000 companies advertised annually

an online job vacancy service exclusively or students and graduates

one-to-one guidance appointments with expert careers consultants

and industry proessionals

the delivery o accredited course units in many academic

schools enabling you to develop skills such as sel-promotion,

teamwork and commercial awareness with many lectures being

delivered by employers

the Manchester Leadership Programme (MLP), which combines

a Leadership in Action unit, addressing the key challenges o the

21st century with approved voluntary work this programme is

well respected by employers.

A number o employment services have been developed especially

or international students, including live webcasts, Manchester-based

recruitment airs (e.g. one o only our UK universities to host the rst

Pakistan Graduate Recruitment Fair in 2012) and networking events

exclusively or international students. These include the Chinese Graduate

Fair @ Manchester, a programme o more than 30 annual workshops or

international students, as well as online job market inormation covering

over 40 countries.

www.careers.manchester.ac.uk

The INTO Manchester Foundationprogramme in Engineering and

Science was great as it covered awide range o subjects, such as

chemistry, physics and IT. I reallylike being at INTO Manchester

as it has great sta, teachers and

students. The teachers always hadtime to answer my questions andto help me prepare. Now Im atUniversity, I have made a lot oriends as all the students here

are open and welcoming.Aizhan Kulzhanova, Kazakhstan

International Foundation in Engineering, Physical

Sciences, Mathematics and Computing

Grade: BBB | Now studying BSc (Hons)

Environmental Science at The University o Manchester


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sUpporting

yoU at University

University really opens youreyes to dierent social groups,cultures and religions and this

is especially the case inManchester, where they have

one o the biggest internationalstudent bases in the UK.

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TheUniversityofManchesteraimstoensuretheneedsofallits

studentsaremet,andthereforeprovidesacomprehensiverange

ofsupportservicesdeliveredbyknowledgeable,experienced

andsympatheticstaff.TheUniversityrecognisesthatasan

internationalstudent,youmayhaveadditionalrequirementsand

soextrasupportisprovidedtomaketransitiontotheUniversity

smoothandtokeepyouontrackacademically.

Guaranteed accommodation

As an international student you will be guaranteed a place in one o the

Universitys halls o residence or the ull duration o your course, providedthat you:

are coming to the University alone

have rmly accepted a study place at the University

have submitted an application or accommodation by 31 August

reapply or accommodation in subsequent years by the due deadline

and or the ull academic session.

I your accommodation application alls outside the conditions outlined

above, you are still welcome to apply or University accommodation, but

a room may not be available immediately.

The range o halls and room-types is extensive: rom modern sel-

catering fats through to traditional collegiate-style catered halls o

residence. All rooms are single occupancy and both single and mixed-

sex accommodation is available, with the option o en-suite or shared

bathroom acilities. The University also oers specially adapted rooms or

students with disabilities.

Airportcollectionservice

This is a ree service oered to all new international students every

September. Representatives rom the University will meet you at

Manchester Airport, providing a warm welcome and transport to

your accommodation.

Welcomeandorientationprogramme

At the beginning o the academic year, the University organises a specic

programme o events or international students to introduce you to the

practicalities o living and studying in Manchester. Activities include talks,

workshops and social events where you can meet other new students.

Sta and current students will also be on hand to answer any questions

you may have.

StudentServicesCentre

The Student Services Centre (SSC) provides a single point o access to

inormation and advice at the University enabling you to complete all

o your administrative transactions in one location. These might include

issues relating to tuition ees, ID swipe cards, scholarships and awards,

examinations and graduation arrangements. There is also a specialist team

o advisers (the International Advice Team) based in the Centre who are

able to provide advice and inormation on more specic international

student concerns such as extending a visa, or working in the UK.

www.campus.manchester.ac.uk/ssc

Personalandacademictutors

You will be allocated a personal tutor within your academic school

generally the same tutor is assigned or the duration o the course.

They are there to keep an eye on your progress and to help resolve any

concerns you may have whether personal or academic related. You will

also have a designated academic tutor who delivers tutorials and helps

with questions relating to course material.

Othersupportservices

AcademicAdvisoryService: this is a condential inormation and

advice service or anyone with academic concerns.

TheCounsellingService:this provides condential and ree help

to all students acing diculties that are aecting their personal wellbeing or ability to work.

DisabilitySupportOfce: students with additional support needs as

a result o a medical condition, disability or specic learning diculty

(e.g. dyslexia) are welcomed at the University and are advised to

contact the Disability Support Oce beore arriving at the University

to access additional help.

The UK has some o the best universities in the

world and it is a multi-cultural place great orinternational students to come to study andachieve. Having riends rom dierent countriesis one o the main things I enjoy about my course.Also I know I am getting the best education whichwill help me succeed in the university. The teachersare riendly and care about you and the acilitiesare good. I would defnitely recommend INTOManchester to my riends at home.Mohammad Al Rashid, Kuwait

International Foundation in Engineering,

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AsastudentonTheUniversityofManchesterInternational

Foundationprogramme,youwillbenetfromarangeofeventsandactivities,organisedthroughouttheyear,tosupportyour

applicationandhelpyoutodecidewhichdegreeprogramme

attheUniversityisbestsuitedtoyourcareeraspiration.

We provide dedicated support to you as a student on The University o

Manchester International Foundation programme in a number o ways.

StudentPlacementCoordinator

Our programme has a dedicated Student Placement Coordinator, who will

meet with you when you rst arrive at the INTO Manchester Centre and

see you regularly during your studies. The Student Placement Coordinator

will provide practical support and guidance on the range o degree

programmes available at the University, advise on which course is most

suitable or you and assist you with your application to the University.

The Student Placement Coordinator will also work closely with the sta in

the relevant Faculty to ensure that you eel part o the University rom your

rst day at INTO Manchester.

Opendays

Attending an Open Day is one o the best ways to get a eel or what it is

like to study at The University o Manchester. These take place in October

and June each year and as a student on the International Foundation

programme you will be automatically invited to attend.

At an Open Day you will have the opportunity to learn more about subject

areas o interest, meet current undergraduate students and sta, tour

the campus and acilities, and gather inormation on all aspects o

university lie.

INTOalumnipresentations

Each year international students who studied their Foundation programmeat the INTO Manchester Centre and then enrolled on an undergraduate

degree at the University, return to the Centre to share their experiences

with current students. These sessions provide you with the perect

opportunity to put questions to ellow students, who have had similar

experiences, and shared your aspirations to study at the University.

Inspirationallectures

As a world-class institution, The University o Manchester attracts

internationally renowned academics working at the cutting-edge o

research. To provide you with an opportunity to learn more about recent

advancements in your subject area, as well as rst-hand experience o

what studying at Manchester is like, academics rom the University deliver

lectures especially or students studying the International Foundation

at INTO Manchester.

We have a proud traditiono excellence at TheUniversity o Manchester

that spans over 175 years.We oer a wide choice

o courses attractingstudents rom all over the

world. We are delightedto receive applicationsrom students who do

well on the International

Foundation at INTOManchester as we are

confdent that theyare well-equipped or

academic success.Kate Sapin, Link Tutor

Faculty o Humanities,



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Manchester is the 3rd mostcost-eective university city.

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WithacampusclosetothecentreofoneoftheUKstopstudent

cities,TheUniversityofManchesterofferseverythingyouneed

togetthemostfromyourstudiesandleisuretime.Thecampus,

dominatedbyamixofgrandhistoricandcontemporary,state-

of-the-artbuildings,hasanumberofquietcorners,landscaped

gardens,cafsandcommonroomswhereyoucanrelaxand

socialise.TheUniversityalsoprovidesplacesofworshipfor

mostfaiths.

Awelcomingenvironmentforinternationalstudents

The University o Manchester has a truly global appeal, with students

rom more than 180 countries contributing to what is truly a dynamic

and cosmopolitan environment. The city o Manchester itsel has

a long tradition o ostering global thinking and is home to a multitude

o cultures and religions. You will nd all the amenities expected

o a modern European city, along with many shops to buy ood

rom your home country. Getting around the campus is simple,

as everything is either within walking distance, or easily accessible

via a ree student bus service.

TheUniversityofManchesterStudentsUnion

The Students Union is the UKs largest and is run by and or all studentsat the University including an elected International Students Ocer,

representing the views o overseas students on campus. Literally hundreds

o student clubs, societies and campaigns are unded by the Union

providing you with a great opportunity to meet others with the same

interests. The Union has our live music venues, attracting the latest in big

name and up-and-coming bands, and is home to many popular student

cas alongside a host o advice and support services.

www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk

InternationalSociety

The International Society is an independent, not-or-prot organisation

unique to Manchester. Based on Oxord Road, at the heart o The

University o Manchester campus, and with 3,000 members rom

over 150 countries, it provides a social and supportive environment

or all international students.

The Society arranges weekend trips around the UK, oers over40 dierent classes each week and organises over 100 dierent

social events throughout the year, helping you to make the most

o your time in the UK.

www.internationalsociety.org.uk

Sport

Manchester, consistently ranked within the top 10 in the British

Universities and Colleges Sport League, has a world-class reputation

or sport. With 40 Athletic Union sports clubs to join, including soccer,

basketball, cricket and the martial arts, as well as more unusual activities

such as korball, there are plenty o opportunities or you to get involved.

The University has a number o conveniently located sport centres

providing both indoor and outdoor pitches or a range o individual and

team sports, as well as hosting more than 80 tness classes a week. Thereare also outstanding swimming acilities on campus at the Manchester

Aquatics Centre, built or the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

www.sport.manchester.ac.uk

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Manchesterisavibrantandmoderncitywithculturaleventsand

attractionstosuiteverylifestyle.Thecityitselfhasadiverseand

multi-culturalpopulationandishometoastudentpopulation

ofapproximately100,000.AlthoughManchesterisoneofthelargest

citiesintheUK,itiseasytonavigate.Ithasacompactcitycentre

thatcanbeaccessedeitheronfootorbyusingthecitysexcellent

publictransportsystem.Thisincludesrelativelycheapbuses,a

modernMetrolinktramsystemandanextensivetrainnetworkwithconnectionsthroughouttheUK.

Historyandarchitecture

Manchesters position as the worlds rst industrial city is evident in its

amous Victorian buildings and monuments, such as the Town Hall in

Albert Square. However in recent years the city centre has been reshaped.

New public spaces have been created, and imaginative buildings and

developments have appeared, transorming the citys skyline. The Imperial

War Museum North, The National Football Museum, the Bridgewater

Hall and most recently the Manchester Hilton hotel are just some o the

developments that have all made a dramatic impact on the city, both

architecturally and culturally.

EatinganddrinkingWith over 300 restaurants and more entries in the Good Food guide

than any city outside o London, youll be spoilt or choice. Alongside

local and modern UK restaurants there is an eclectic range o high quality

international cuisine available. Manchesters Chinatown is the second largest

in Britain and has a number o Asian restaurants and supermarkets. There

are also many restaurants and shops in Rusholmes Curry Mile oering

South Asian and Middle Eastern dining options and produce, making it

easy or international students to nd oods amiliar rom home.

CulturalManchester

There are more than 50 museums and galleries in Greater Manchester,

most o which provide ree admission. Two o the best the Whitworth

Art Gallery and the Manchester Museum belong to The University o

Manchester and are situated on campus.

The city has a vibrant music scene, which has launched some o the great

names in music history including The Smiths, Joy Division, Take That, Doves,Oasis and the Stone Roses. The city remains one o the best in the world to

listen to music. A major destination or tour bands, some o the big name

live music venues include the Apollo, the MEN Arena and the Academy at

The University o Manchesters Students Union. With jazz estivals, world

music events, classical music and opera, the diversity o music available in

Manchester is hard to beat.

Manchester also has amous comedy clubs and theatre-goers can enjoy

a range o perormances at one o the citys many theatres. The Royal

Exchange Theatre is alive with engaging mainstream theatre most nights

and The Palace and The Opera House host big musicals like The Sound o

Music, Joseph and The Lion King, touring out o London. Smaller venues

such as the Universitys own Contact Theatre cater or more contemporary

productions. Manchester also has numerous cinemas, including several

modern multiplexes and the Cornerhouse: an independent cinemaclose to the University campus that hosts international lm estivals.

The Millennium Quarter in the city centre is great or shopping, including The

Triangle shopping centre, Selridges and Harvey Nichols selling luxury brands

Manchesters industrial canals arenow used or recreation and leisure

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Manchester is the best! Ive been tomany cities in the UK, but they werentas impressive to me as Manchester.Everyone here is great and you canfnd everything you need. Its almostlike a big village or students witheverything rom libraries, accommodation,

nightlie, restaurants, and cinemasall in one circle!Ahmed Alkushaly, Iraq

International Foundation in Humanities, Law, Business,

Management, Accounting and Economics | Grade: A*AA

Now studying LLB (Hons) Law at The University o Manchester

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Sport

One o Manchesters biggest names in sport is, o course, Manchester

United Football Club. Their home at Old Traord is the largest club ground

in the UK. 2012 Premiership winners Manchester City are based on the

other side o the city at their Etihad Stadium, which was originally built

or the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The Games let a legacy o world-

class sporting acilities, including the Manchester Aquatics Centre on the

University campus. In addition, national and international cricket can be

enjoyed at Lancashires Old Traord Ground.

Shopping

Manchester is the shopping capital o the North and has a range o top

department stores, popular high street chains and designer boutiques.

The Northern Quarter oers a unique experience with its mix o bars,

cas and unique one-o shops, where you will be able to nd products

rom all over the world including clothes and jewellery produced by up

and coming new designers. The Traord Centre, a large out o town

shopping centre with more than 250 stores, conrms Manchesters

reputation as a shoppers paradise.

andbeyondthecity

Manchester is a great base rom which to explore the rest o the UK.

There are our national parks within an hours drive or a short train journey,

including the naturally stunning Peak District, Lake District and Snowdonia

in North Wales. London is just two hours by train and the historic cities o

York and Chester, and the unique Blackpool seaside resort are also within

easy reach.

For those who wish to explore urther aeld, Manchester International

Airport has daily fights serving 200 destinations and a requent service to

the two main London airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as to most

major European cities.

Old Traord: home o Manchester United,

the biggest ootball club in the world

The Salord Quays in Manchester

is home to the Lowry theatre and

the new MediaCityUK development

Manchesters Chinatown oers a wide selection o ood

and products rom all over the world

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Manchester is a really vibrant city. There is so much to dohere, especially i you join one o the many societies and

clubs. As an international student in Manchester you can jointhe International Society which is great un, with so many

trips and activities on oer. My year at INTO Manchesterwill always be one o the golden chapters o my lie.

Muhammad Waris, Pakistan

International Foundation in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computing

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More than 410INTO Manchester students

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In20102011morethan130studentssuccessfullycompletedanInternationalFoundationprogrammeatINTOManchester

andprogressedtoanundergraduatedegreeatTheUniversity

ofManchester.

Many o our students achieved exceptionally high grades andwere rewarded with places on the rst year o more than 50

undergraduate degrees at The University o Manchester, including

Accounting, Architecture, Actuarial Science, Computer Science,

Economics, Environmental Science, Finance, International Relations,

Law, Management, Mathematics, Textile Technology and many elds

o Engineering.

The table below provides the results o just a handul o our star students

who are now studying at The University o Manchester.

Studentname Country Academicgrade ProgrammeofstudyatManchester

Hawra Sayed SALMAN Bahrain A*A*A* Mathematics with Finance

Seungtaik HWANG South Korea A*A*A* Chemical Engineering

CHEN Jiajun China A*A*A Architecture

Muhammad Ahmad WARIS Pakistan A*A*A Chemical Engineering

In Ho KIM South Korea A*A*A Civil Engineering

ZHUO Yuling China A*A*A Chemical Engineering

Hasan ALI Bahrain A*AA Computer Science

Ahmed Abdulati AL KUSHALY Iraq A*AA Law

LI Te China A*AA Accounting

XU Jingyi China A*AA Management (Accounting and Finance)

Fuad IBRAHIMOV Azerbaijan A*AA International Business, Finance and Economics

ZHANG Yi China AA A Law

Wanyeong HWANG South Korea AA A Management (Accounting and Finance)

Ahmet Oruc SAZAK Turkey AA A Civil and Structural Engineering

Berik UAP Kazakhstan A*A*B Petroleum Engineering

ZHANG Min China A*AB Electrical and Electronic Engineering

ZENG Yanyu China A*AB Management

Elmer Erain Hernandez LAZCANO Mexico AA B Politics and International Relations

Muhammad Ahmad RAZA Pakistan AA B Textile Technology and Business Management

LIU Peining China A*AB Management (Accounting and Finance)

NGUYEN Thi Truc Nu Vietnam A*AB International Business, Finance and Economics

Muhammad Athar KHAN Pakistan A*AB Law with Politics

Aizhan KULZHANOVA Kazakhstan BB B Environmental Science

My experience at INTO Manchester wasreally good, and it is really helping me

with my degree now. All o the Foundationsubjects were really useul especially

the Maths and Chemistry modules, as wecovered some o the same topics that I am

learning now. Even the English module wasgood, as it taught me how to write academic

essays. I would recommend other studentsstudy at INTO Manchester. Beore you come

here you think it is going to be hard butwith time everything becomes easier.

Islam Kudusov, Chechnya (Russian Federation)

International Foundation in Engineering, Physical

Sciences, Maths and Computing | Grade: ABC

Now studying BA (Hons) Environmental

Management at The University o Manchester


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INTOManchesterisadynamicstudycentrededicatedtothesuccess

ofinternationalstudents.Weunderstandyourneeds,andoffer

modernclassroomsandexperiencedteacherstogiveyouthemost

enrichingexperiencepossible.

Prepareforyournextstep

The International Foundation programme at INTO Manchester oers you

the opportunity to prepare or entry to a wide range o undergraduatedegrees at The University o Manchester.

I you do not meet the minimum English language requirements or entry

to the International Foundation programme, we also oer an English

preparation or Foundation Students course to prepare you or entry

to the International Foundation programme.

Modernlearningfacilities

The INTO Manchester Centre is located in Bridgewater House, an

impressive Edwardian building within walking distance o the city centre.

Classes are fexible and designed to prepare you or your university study

with a combination o lectures, practical sessions and supported sel-study.

The modern acilities include:

a well-equipped library and Learning Resource Centre

wireless Internet throughout

computing suites with ree Internet access

a student services and accommodation oce

comortable break-out areas or sel-study and socialising.

LearningResourceCentre

The Learning Resource Centre oers a range o support materials or

students accessible via an online catalogue, including books, DVDs,

journals, CDs and newspapers, as well as printing and scanning acilities.

The experienced and riendly Learning Resource Centre sta provide

advice and training to help make the most o resources available.

E-learningfacilities

All students have access to the Centres virtual learning environment to

download lecture notes and other useul course content, as well as taking

part in online discussions with teachers and classmates.

SupportintheCentre

The dedicated Student Services team is located in the INTO Centre and

is available to help with your questions, whether they are related to yourstudy or your lie outside the classroom. We understand the unique

challenges o studying abroad, and provide a support network that

ensures you can ocus on your studies and enjoy student lie. In addition

to support, the Student Services team also organises a diverse programme

o social activities to help you explore the city and make new riends.

For urther details on student support,

please see page 50 o this brochure.

Accesstouniversityfacilities

As a student on the International Foundation programme, you will

have access to The University o Manchester Library and excellent sports

acilities. As part o your application to The University o Manchester, you

will also be invited to undertake visits to the University or activities suchas departmental tours and Open Days, where you will be able to meet

current students.

Avibrantstudentcommunity

Students studying at INTO Manchester will have the option o living

in residential accommodation or in careully selected homestay

accommodation. The residential accommodation is located within

a 10-minute walk o the Centre.

For urther details on the accommodation options,

please see page 54 o this brochure.

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TheInternationalFoundationprogramme

preparesyouforentrytoyearoneofan

undergraduatecourseatTheUniversity

ofManchester.Thisprogrammehasve

pathwaysin:Humanities,Law,Business,

Management,AccountingandEconomics;

Engineering,PhysicalSciences,Mathematics

andComputing;LifeSciences;Psychology;

andPharmacy.

WhatistheInternationalFoundationprogramme?

The International Foundation programme

combines academic study, intensive English

language preparation, study skills and cultural

orientation. I you have completed secondary

school education in your home country, the

International Foundation programme provides

preparation or direct entry to year one o your

chosen undergraduate degree programme at

The University o Manchester and other leading

UK universities. In some cases, you can also use

the International Foundation as a conversion

course to change your specialist subject.

WhatisspecialabouttheInternationalFoundationprogramme?

The International Foundation programme

provides you with:

associate universitystatus

a quality-assured and University

accreditedprogramme

a conditional oer o a place on the rst year

o a relevant undergraduate degree at The

University o Manchester*

guaranteed university placement or all

successulstudents

proessional support and guidance with

universityapplications fexible entrydates

the highest levels o personal care and

support.

WhatifIdonotmeettheminimumEnglishlanguagerequirements?

Lasting three or our terms the Extended

Foundation programme incorporates a term

o intensive English language tuition at the

beginning o the course, allowing you to begin

your course and improve your English to a level

appropriate or academic study. You will be

required to pass the initial English language

component beore progressing to the next stage

o the programme.

I you need to study more than one term o

English in order to reach the level necessary or

academic study, you should apply or English

language preparation or Foundation students.

Please see page 46 or urther inormation.

*Please note or courses oered through the Lie Sciencespathway, all applicants will have to successully pass a selectioninterview beore an oer is made.

Keyfeatures

Academiccontent

There are ve pathways available:

Humanities, Law, Business, Management,

Accounting andEconomics

Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics

andComputing

LieSciences

Psychology

Pharmacy.

Around two thirds o the programme are

devoted to academic modules specic to your

chosen pathway. Full details o the various

academic modules appear on page 37.

Englishlanguagesupport

All students will complete a course in NCUK

English or Academic Purposes. The number o

credits taken will depend on your initial level o

English, and the level required or your chosen

degree programme.

Studyskills

An essential preparation or university, the

Study Skills component will help you workin groups, present ideas, manage your time,

conduct research, make lecture notes, organise

the content o essays and dissertations, and

understand how to evaluate your own work.

Regularuniversitycontact

As well as access to library and sporting

acilities, admissions sta rom the schools

to which you are applying will be in regular

contact to ensure you eel part o the University.

There will also be opportunities to undertake

visits to the University or activities such as

departmental tours and Open Days, where you

will be able to meet current students. You will

also meet the Link Tutors rom the University on

a regular basis.

Teachingandlearningstyles

Throughout the International Foundation

programme, all the academic subject modules

will be taught using seminars, tutorials and

other methods that mirror the style o teaching

that you will encounter in university courses.

Traditional teaching methods are supported

by extensive e-learning provision.

Assessmentandsupport

Progress is monitored by continuous assessment

o coursework and by the use o class tests.

The nal grade or each unit is based on

a combination o coursework and end-o-

course examinations. Successul students will

achieve grades A*, A, B, C or D or each o the

our units.

Assessmentwillbeby:

coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests,

experiment reports, computeruse)

mid-course and end-o-courseexaminations

ormal assessment o levels and progress

in English is through NCUKs English or

Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.

For a ull list o EAP and comparable IELTSgrades please see page 38.

NCUK (Northern Consortium United Kingdom) is owned by 11leading UK universities including The University o Manchester.NCUK has oered widely recognised university pathwayprogrammes to international students or more than 20 years.Further inormation on NCUK and the NCUK universities canbe ound at www.ncuk.ac.uk

Keycoursefacts

Startdates

Humanities, Law, Business Management, Accounting and

Economics: June (4 term), September (3 term and 3 term

Extended) and January (2 term)

Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computing

and Mathematics: June (4 term) and September (3 term)

Lie Sciences: June (4 term) and September (3 term)

Pharmacy: September (3 term) only

Psychology: September (3 term) only

Coursedates

Wed 26 Jun 2013Fri 20 Jun 2014 (4 term Extended)

Mon 23 Sep 2013Fri 20 Jun 2014 (3 term Extended)

Mon 09 Sep 2013Fri 20 Jun 2014 (3 term)

Fri 03 Jan 2014Fri 20 Jun 2014 (2 term)

Programmelength

Four terms or approximately 12 months

Three terms or approximately 9 months

Two terms or approximately 6 months

Please note: in September the Centre oers both a

standard 3-term programme and a 3-term Extended

programme. Students on the Extended programme will

join the two term intensive programme in January.

ClasshoursSeptember start: up to 25 hours per week

January start: up to 33 hours per week

Extended programme: up to 20 hours per week during

the rst term

Academicentryrequirement

Completion o 12 years o schooling (or the local

equivalent to meet the same standard) with very

good grades.

Englishlanguageentryrequirement

June start (4 term Extended programme): IELTS 5.0

(with a minimum o 5.0 in writing and no less than

4.5 in any subskill)

September start (3 term): IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum

o 5.5 in writing). Students applying or the Pharmacy

pathway require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum o 6.0

in any subskill)

September start (3 term Extended programme):

IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum o 5.0 in writing)

January start (2 term): IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum

o 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in any subskill)

I you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall

but do not have the required score in writing or direct

entry you will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Agerequirement

17 years and above*

Tuitionfees

June start (4 term Extended): 17,100

September start (3 term Extended): 17,250

September start (3 term): 13,450

January start (2 term): 13,450

Students commencing the Foundation in January

will cover the same material over two terms but

the teaching is more intensive.

Tuitionfeesdonotinclude:

text books and other learning materials: an

additional charge in the region o 170 per

academic course (2 or 3 term), 230 per

academic course (3 term Extended or

4 term Extended)

an additional 325 per year ee to cover the

use o laboratory acilities (only applicable to

science-based courses).

For urther guidance please check with the

INTO Admissions Oce or your education agent.

*All students commencing courses on a published

September start date must be 17 years old by31 December o that calendar year. For all other

start dates, students must be 17 years old on the

published start date o the course.

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Subjectpathways

English or Academic Purposes and Study Skills is compulsory or all pathways.

ICT and the Independent Research are compulsory but non-credit bearing.

Specialist modules are as specied in the table below which gives examples o pathways.

PathwaysleadingtodegreesintheFacultyofHumanities

Coremodules Specialistmodules* LeadingtoundergraduatedegreesatTheUniversityofManchesterinareassuchas:

EnglishforAcademicPurposes

and Study Skills

ICT

Independent Research

3 out o 4:

Economics

Politics and Society

Business and Management Mathematics

Accounting and Finance

Business Studies

Computer Science with Business and Management

Design Management or Fashion Retailing Development Studies

Economic and Social History

Economics

Fashion and Textile Retailing

Finance and Economics

International Business, Finance and Economics

International Management

International Management or Business

Law

Management

Management and Inormation Systems

Management and Leisure Management and Marketing o Fashion Textiles

Mathematics with Business and Management

Mathematics with Financial Mathematics

Politics and International Relations

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Social Anthropology

Sociology

Textile Technology

Skills in research and extended academic writing will be developed across all modules.

PathwaysleadingtodegreesintheFacultyofEngineeringandPhysicalSciences


English or Academic Purposes

and Study Skills ICT


3 out o 5:

Biology Chemistry

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Physics

Actuarial Science and Mathematics

Aerospace Engineering Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Systems Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Geology/Earth Sciences

Inormation Technology Materials Science and Engineering

Mathematics

Mathematics and Physics

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

Medicinal Chemistry

Petroleum Engineering

Physics and Astronomy

Textile Technology

Skills in research, laboratory work and quantitative methods will be developed across all the modules.

PathwaysleadingtodegreesintheFacultyofLifeSciences


English or Academic Purposes

and Study Skills

ICT


Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Anatomical Sciences

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Biotechnology Cell Biology

Genetics

Lie Sciences

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Neuroscience

Pharmacology

Plant Sciences

Skills in research, laboratory work and quantitative methods will be developed across all modules.

PathwaysleadingtodegreesintheFacultyofMedicalandHumanSciences(SchoolofPsychologicalScience)


English or Academic Purposes and Study Skills

ICT


3 out o 8:

Economics

Politics and Society

Business Management

Biology Chemistry

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Physics

Psychology


PathwaysleadingtodegreesintheFacultyofMedicalandHumanSciences(SchoolofPharmacyandPharmaceuticalSciences)


English or Academic Purposes and Study Skills

ICT

Independent Research Project

Chemistry

Mathematics

1 out o 3:

Biology

Physics

Further Mathematics

Pharmacy


* Please note the choice o subject will depend on the students chosen degree programme.

Some subject combinations may not be available.


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Coremodules

EnglishforAcademicPurposesand

StudySkills

This module introduces reading techniques oracademic study and the structure and unction

o academic writing. You will develop skills in

writing English clearly and appropriately as well

as the ability to take part in academic discussion.

The study skills component is an essential

preparation or university lie. It will help you

work in groups, present ideas, manage your

time, conduct research, make lecture notes,

organise the content o essays and understand

how to evaluate your work.

ICT(InformationCommunication

Technologies)

This module will teach you how to use word

processing, spreadsheet, database andpresentation sotware, as well as using the

Internet, e-mail and virtual learning environment

(VLE) sotware in support o your learning.

IndependentResearch

The module is intended to prepare you or

independent study through developing your

research skills and abilities. The aim o this

module is to:

introduce you to the academic culture o UK

Higher Education

provide you with the intellectual development

necessary or undergraduate study in the UK

help support key study skills or successul

undergraduate study.

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Recommendedstudyplanandprogressionroutes

I you meet the programmes academic entry requirements but do not meet the minimum English language

requirement, you can undertake English language preparation beore entering the International Foundation

programme. Examples o these combined programmes are set out below.

Specialistmodules

Biology

This module takes an evolutionary approach

to biology and considers dierent levels oorganisation in living systems. You will study

lie processes showing undamental similarities

between living things.

BusinessandManagement

This module examines key eatures o

commerce, including models o management,

the business environment and managing people

and leadership. Teaching is mainly by seminars

with the use o case studies and project work.

Chemistry

This module builds on the undamental

principles o general chemistry to develop

concepts o physical, inorganic and organic

chemistry. You will develop an appreciation

o the social, environmental, economic

and technological impact o chemistry on

the community.

Economics

This module explores microeconomics and

macroeconomics and includes key terminology,

and important theoretical models and concepts

used in both areas. You will look at various

real-world applications and develop your skills in

essay writing and presentations.

MathematicsPart1

In this module, you will develop a methodical

approach to problem solving using mathematical

techniques and theory.

MathematicsPart2(forBusiness)

In this module, you will develop your skills

in mathematical topics that can be applied

to the world o business, including statistics

and probability.

MathematicsPart2(forScience)

This module develops mathematical topics that

can be applied to the world o science and

technology. Your studies will involve calculator-

based, computer-assisted and computer-algebra

activities and data-handling exercises.

PoliticsandSocietyThe module is designed to help you develop

a critical awareness o British politics, through

knowledge and understanding o the dierent

political institutions, the structures o authority

and power within them, and how they dier

rom other countries.

FurtherMathematics

This module is intended or more expert

mathematicians and extends into a wide variety

o more complex areas o mathematics.

Physics

A wide variety o topics are included o

particular relevance to students wishing topursue a degree in physics or an engineering

related eld.

The time I spent at INTOManchester was really great and

valuable or me, as it was thefrst year that I had ever stayedin a oreign country. INTO gave

me a good opportunity to makenew riends and adjust to a new

culture and new education system.Yanyu Zeng, China

International Foundation in Humanities,

Business, Accounting and Finance

Grade: A*AB | Now studying BA (Hons) Management

(Accounting and Finance) at The University o Manchester

2013 2014 2015

MAY JUN JUL AUG S EP OCT NOV D EC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG S EP OCT NOV D EC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

IELTS 5.0 Extended Foundation programme (4-term) Undergraduate degree Year one

IELTS 5.5 International Foundation programme (3-term) Undergraduate degree Year one

IELTS 5.0 Extended Foundation programme* (3-term) Undergraduate degree Year one

IELTS 4.5English preparation or Foundation Students

IELTS 5.5International Foundation programme*(2-term)

Undergraduate degree Year one

* Please note: the two-term programme beginning in January will cover identical content over two terms and will thereore

be more intensive. The same applies to the September Extended programme which will cover the content over three terms.


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TheInternationalFoundation(IF)programmegradesexplained

IFgrade IFmarkingcriteria IFpoints

A* Excellent exceptional perormance. Clear logical thinking, lucidly expressed.

Evidence o originality.

140

A Very good demonstrated learning o a high standard with clear evidenceo application and synthesis.

120

B Good demonstrated competence, well-developed approach to the subject.Ability to apply concepts and synthesise material.

100

C Satisactory average perormance, demonstrated strengths and weaknesses.Reasonable knowledge and understanding o the subject.

80

D Minimum pass sucient perormance, work characterised by errors and omissions.Some misunderstandings o basic concepts and principles.

60

E Compensatable grade weak understanding o conceptual rameworks.Many errors and omissions, conused exposition o issues. Poor understandingo class notes and/or little evidence o independent study.

40

U Ungraded totally insubstantial, absent, incomplete or inadequate work. 0

Please note: the minimum pass mark or academic modules is grade D. Although an NCUK certicate will beawarded to students achieving pass grades, all programmes at The University o Manchester will set entry criteriasubstantially above that minimum pass level, requiring high grades in academic modules and a minimum o gradeC in English or Academic Purposes (EAP). For some particularly demanding degree programmes, higher grades oA or A* will be required.

Englishlanguagegradecomparisons

ComparisonofEnglishforAcademicPurposes(EAP)andIELTSGrades

EAP % IELTS

A* 80+ 7.5

A 7079 7.0

B 6069 6.5

C 5059 6.0

D 4049 5.5

E 3539 5.0

F


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ProgressionroutesforstudyatTheUniversityofManchester

As a successul Foundation student, you will have a wide choice o degree options.

The table below shows progression requirements or a range o some o the most

popular degree courses. These examples are intended or inormation purposes only,

as a guide to the typical progression grades required.

Programmetitle UCAScode InternationalFoundationrequiredgrades

EAP Subjectpoints

Pathway Requiredsubjects/minimumgrades/comments

Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) Accounting N400 B with nocomponent below C

360 Humanities and Social Sciences AAA (inc Maths and any two romPolit, Econ, and Bus and Mgmt)

BAEcon (Hons) Accounting and Finance NN43 B N/A Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Econ, Maths)

BA (Hons) Accounting, Managementand Inormation Systems

NG45 B with nocomponent below C

340 Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Maths and any two romPolit, Econ, and Bus and Mgmt)

BAEcon (Hons) Finance N300 B N/A Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Econ, Maths)

BAEcon (Hons) Finance and Economics LN13 B N/A Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Econ, Maths)

Architecture

BA (Hons) Architecture K100 B n/a Humanities and Social Sciences AAA (and submission oa satisactory portolio)

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering H400 C 340 Engineering and Sciences AAB (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering H402 C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineeringwith Industrial Experience

H406 C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineeringwith Management

H4ND C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering H300 C 340 Engineering and Sciences AAB (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering H303 C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineeringwith Industrial Experience

H301 C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineeringwith Nuclear Engineering

H3H8 C 340 Engineering and Sciences AAB (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineeringwith Nuclear Engineering

H3HV C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineeringwith Management

H3N1 C 340 Engineering and Sciences AAB (inc Maths, Physics)

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineeringwith Management

H3ND C 360 Engineering and Sciences AAA (inc Maths, Physics)

Business and Management

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies N100 B N/A Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Econ, Maths)

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies andEconomics

NL11 B N/A Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Econ, Maths)

BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies andPolitics


BAEcon (Hons) Business Studies andSociology


BA (Hons) International Business,

Finance and Economics

N0L0 B with no

component below C

340 Humanities and Social Sciences AAB (inc Maths and any two rom

Polit, Econ, and Bus and Mgmt)

BSc (Hons) International Management N247 B with nocomponent below C

340 Humanitie

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