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BIRMINGHAMCITY UNIVERSITYINTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL14 July – 1 August 2014

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Introduction

Why study in the United Kingdom?

City of Birmingham

Why study at Birmingham City University

International Business

Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

International Art and Design Practice

International Piano Academy

Gamer Camp Nano

Further information

Disclaimers and policies

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Contents Our International Summer School opens to overseas students in July 2014 and we are inviting you to apply to one of our non-credit bearing courses, offering you a unique study experience through an exciting list of course choices, social events, field trips and cultural activities.

We strive to help you on your journey to become a confident, reflective and independent student, enabling you

to deepen your knowledge in your chosen areas of study and, at the same time, giving you the opportunity to improve your English language skillsand explore the city of Birminghamand the UK. We are confident that studying at Birmingham City Universitywill be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

Experience study in the UK, improve your skills, practice your English and above all – have fun!

What is included in your fee:• Academic course

(non-credit bearing)• English language classes• Accommodation for three weeks • Two meals a day from Monday

to Thursday• Social events and trips every Friday• Airport pick-up and drop-off• International Summer School

T-shirt• Birmingham City University

certificate of attendance

Introduction International Summer School July 2014Birmingham City University’s International Summer School offers you the perfect opportunity to spendthree weeks gaining first-hand experience of UK university life and the chance to improve your spoken and written English, as well as being able to visit some of the UK’s historic towns and cities.

Summer School fees

International BusinessIntroduction to Visual Basic ProgrammingInternational Art and Design PracticeInternational Piano AcademyGamer Camp Nano

£1,600£1,600£1,600£2,000£2,000

Key dates

Arrival day

Introduction and enrolmentFirst day of classesLast day of classesDeparture day

Saturday and Sunday 12/13 July 2014Monday 14 July 2014Monday 14 July 2014Friday 1 August 2014Saturday 2 August 2014

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With the UK’s Higher Education Research Assessment Exercise 2008 ranking research as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’, studying in the UK is an attractive choice for international students. Please see www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/ international/benefits-studying-uk.

A British university provides a quality education. In order to accept students, UK education centres are required to meet standards of quality set by the UK government and education bodies, which means that you will get a world-class education. Institutions are regularly reviewed to ensure these high standards are maintained.

Graduates are highly employable.You can gain a qualification that is respected by reputable employers across the world, helping you find a job in your chosen career. If your passion is music, you’ll be interested to hear that training in a UK conservatoire prepares a professional musician to work almost anywhere in the world (www.conservatoiresuk.ac.uk), while there is a design industry worth an estimated£15 billion in the UK, employing around 232,000 designers (www.designcouncil.org.uk).

You’ll be joining thousands of international students. The UK welcomes students from all nations, cultures and faiths every year.

You can personalise your learning. Many courses offer a modular structure, enabling you to choose the units (classes) that make up your degree (www.educationuk.org). There are also opportunities for group and individual learning.

Living in the UK is a valuable cultural experience. Discover breathtaking countryside and thriving cities, soak up the atmosphere of a music festival, experience the excitement of a football match or visit one of the country’s ancient castles. As a student you could also benefit from discounts in many shops and restaurants and students’ unions offer great value food and entertainment.

Studying in the UK is an investment in your future.The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Tracking International Graduate Outcomes Survey showed that, on average, international students who studied in the UK earned more after graduating than they would have done if they had been educated at home.

Recent graduates returning to China to work achieve an average starting salary of £9,675, compared to £4,152. Those returning to India achieve an average starting salary of £13,214, compared to £4,394, and graduates who return to the USA earn an average starting salary of £28,055, which compares to £24,514. The International Pricing Study report by the UK Higher Education International Unit showed that UK course fees and living costs are good value, comparing favourably with costs in other top education destinations.

For more information:www.ucas.comwww.britishcouncil.orgwww.educationuk.orgwww.bis.gov.ukwww.conservatoiresuk.ac.uk

Birmingham was ranked 19th in the New York Times ‘The 45 Places to Go in 2012’ list. It is the United Kingdom’s second largest city with an area of 80 square miles and a population exceeding a million people. It has a young population, with considerably more residents under the age of 30 than many other British cities, and the diversity of people living, working and playing in Birmingham makes it a multicultural melting pot in the heart of the West Midlands region.

The city has an annual output of £20 billion and its central location within the UK provides investors with access to a two-million-strong workforce (www.birmingham.gov.uk/economy). The newly revamped Birmingham New Street Station and two other city centre railway stations make many parts of the country accessible within four hours. Combined with road and air routes, this provides access to nearly 400 million people across Europe.

Originally an important industrial centre, visitors now flock to Birmingham to take advantage of its numerous attractions. The 33 million people who visit Birmingham each year have helped the city’s visitor economy reach £4.9 billion. Head to the Bullring for high street purchases or try the Mailbox for more high-end shopping. For something that glitters, visit the historic Jewellery Quarter – approximately 40 per cent of the country’s jewellery is still made here today.

With over 8,000 acres of parks and open spaces, Birmingham is one of the UK’s greenest cities. The newest city centre park, Eastside City Park, has recently opened close to Millennium Point and The Parkside Building, providing Birmingham City University students with a place to relax between lectures. An extensive network of canals is not only a reminder of the city’s industrial heritage but also provides a surprising escape from the hustle and bustle, offering traffic-free routes through many parts of Birmingham.

Alternatively, stay close to the city centre and head to Brindleyplace for a relaxing drink or bite to eat.

For something a bit more lively, dance the night away in one of the city’s clubs or sample some live music at one of the many top performance venues, including the O2 Academy, National Exhibition Centre and National Indoor Arena, as well as numerous pubs across the city that showcase local talent. Music features in many of the city’s festivals, while others celebrate a diverse range of things from food to art and literature.

The city is also a great place to soak up some culture. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery contains one of the world’s finest collections of Pre-Raphaelite art and over 500,000 objects that can be dated back 200,000 years, while the Ikon displays collections of acclaimed contemporary art. The brand new, world-class Library of Birmingham is a valuable addition to the city, housing important collections of archives, rare books and photography.

Here are just some of the many things to see and do in and around Birmingham: • Go to Millennium Point to be amazed and

educated at Birmingham’s science museum, Thinktank, and the Planetarium

• Catch a film at one of the city’s cinemas, such as the Giant Screen or The Electric - the UK’s oldest working cinema

• Explore the waterways on a canal boat tour at Gas Street and Brindleyplace

• Indulge in some sweet treats at chocolate factory Cadbury World

• Get your adrenaline pumping at Alton Towers and Drayton Manor theme parks

• Experience the West Midlands’ past at the Black Country Living Museum

• Get into the festive spirit at the Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Market, the

largest authentic German market outside Germany and Austria

• Gaze at the aquatic life at the National Sea Life Centre

• Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace or watch a play in Stratford-upon-Avon

• Watch a football match – Birmingham City, Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion are three of the local teams

• Take in the outdoors – the Malvern Hills are a short train journey away and you can drive to the Peak District, Britain’s first National Park, in under two hours

• Hear the City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall

• Enjoy a world-famous balti, a popular curry served in a steel ‘balti bowl’

• Visit the medieval Warwick Castle• Watch a match at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

For further information about Birmingham please visit the following websites:

Visit Birminghamwww.visitbirmingham.comBirmingham City Councilwww.birmingham.gov.ukThe Library of Birmingham www.libraryofbirmingham.comMarketing Birmingham www.marketingbirmingham.comBBC Birminghamwww.bbc.co.uk/birmingham Bullring shopping centre www.bullring.co.ukNational Exhibition Centre Birmingham www.necgroup.co.ukBusiness Birminghamwww.businessbirmingham.com

In 2012, 500,000 international studentsfrom 200 countries opted to study in the UK (www.educationuk.org/global/articles/why-choose-higher-education).

Why study in the United Kingdom?The United Kingdom is recognised around the world for the quality of its education. The country excels in its teaching and facilities, has culturally diverse cities and possesses a tremendous academic heritage.

City of BirminghamJudged by the New York Times as one of the best places to visit in the world.

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Our new Concept Factory even enables you to network, share ideas and form collaborations with other students and graduates and you can also earn while you learn – our student employment agency, OpportUNIty, allows you to apply for temporary and casual staffing roles at the University.

During your studies you will learn from the best. Our teaching staff come from and maintain links with industry, ensuring you benefit from their knowledge and insight.

The quality of our teaching is complemented byour investment in innovative student support, such as ground-breaking mobile learning and teaching research which bring our courses to life. Our online learning site, Moodle, provides 24-hour access to resources and flexible approaches to learning.

We were ranked as one of the UK’s top 10 universities for spending on facilities in the Complete University Guide 2012 and 2013. Construction is now under way on Phase 2 of our City Centre Campus development, which will provide a 24,300 sq m building to house our business, law, social science and english courses, as well as new library, IT and student support facilities.

We pride ourselves on offering a range of accreditations from professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered CertifiedAccountants, British Psychological Society, Chartered Institute of Personnel and

Development, Health and Care Professions Council and Royal Institute of British Architects.

Our research is recognised as having international importance. The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 showed usas having the highest percentage of submittedwork rated as ‘world leading’ compared to other modern universities in the UK, and we were ranked third in the UK for music research at conservatoires.

Above all, we’re proud to receive excellent feedback from our students. The National Student Survey 2013 showed an overall student satisfaction rate of 82 per cent with 88 per cent of our students agreeing that staff explained things well and 86 per cent saying staff were enthusiastic about what they taught. In 2011 we won the Times Higher Education Academy Award for Best International Strategy and in 2010 we received the Outstanding Support for Students award.

Our quality and reputation

Birmingham City Business SchoolBirmingham City Business School students have the opportunity to learn from visiting professors who are leaders of industry. We take an innovative approach to teaching and we pride ourselves on giving you the opportunities to undertake a range of activities, such as the Leadership Challenge, a professional development programme that prepares you with the knowledge, skills and insight to be an effective graduate employee.

Our talents are widely recognised and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Midlands Student of the Year Award has been won by a Birmingham City University student every year since 2006. The CIPR is the UK’s professional body for public relations (PR) practitioners and the award recognises those who show excellence in PR and communications.

Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies.

Birmingham Institute of Art and DesignWe are the biggest producer of creative professionals outside London, and we have global links with industry with names such as Cartier, Burberry, Harvey Nichols, Magnum Photos and Saatchi and Saatchi.

The School of Fashion, Textiles and Three-Dimensional Design is one of largest and most successful providers of fashion, textile, interior and product design education across the globe, while the School of Visual Communication is seen as a world leader. Boasting state-of- the-art digital technology, the School offers equipment used by industry professionals, such as a top quality motion control rig enabling film-makers and animators access to sophisticated visual effects technology.

Based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, the birthplace of much of Britain’s jewellery,the School of Jewellery was founded in 1890 and is the largest in Europe. Facilities include outstanding atrium gallery space and a number of workshops.

The School of Art, based in an historic building in central Birmingham, also houses a complex array of workshops for working with wood, metal, plaster, fibreglass, ceramics, digital media, print and photography, as well as studios, gallery space and a fine art library.

Our School of Architecture enjoys accreditationfrom the Royal Institute of British Architects and has excellent links with professional bodiesand organisations such as Birmingham City Council, allowing our students to have an influence on the contemporary cultural environment of the region.

Education, Law and Social SciencesLaw students gain experience through the Legal Advice and Representation Unit module, which enables them to work in not-for-profit legal centres under supervision, and through our internship scheme to the USA – the largest of its kind in the UK. Law students can also practise their skills in our replica courtrooms and using innovative e-learning facilities such as a Virtual Solicitors’ Office.

Criminology students take part in an annualdebate with serious offenders at HMP Grendon,a high security prison in the East Midlands region. Students also have the opportunity to learn first-hand from inspiring visiting professionals working in the Criminal Justice System and from ex-offenders who provide insights into criminal behaviour.

Much of our psychology provision is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the UK’s professional body for psychology.

Our primary and secondary teacher training courses are rated by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) as ‘outstanding‘, and have received high scores in the latest Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) Survey.

HealthBased in the £30 million Seacole Building, we are the region’s largest provider of qualified health and social care professionals to the National Health Service (NHS). Students learn in cutting-edge environments and our Skills and Simulation Department won the 2011 Higher Education Academy (HEA) Learning and Teaching Team Award. The HEA is a national organisation that champions excellent teaching and learning in higher education.

Performance, Media and EnglishRanked 8th in the UK for drama and 11th for media in the Guardian League Table 2014, we offer courses taught by qualified professionals who have worked at the highest levels in their fields, including actors, musicians, writers and journalists.

Acting students put on a number of professionalproductions in important venues, giving them theopportunity to showcase their talents to agentsand casting directors, while music students perform in the University’s prestigious Adrian Boult Hall, a 520-seat auditorium with outstanding acoustics.

Media students make use of our state-of-the-art facilities, including the largest standingGreen Screen studio in the UK, used for

creating special effects. We also have five TV studios and six radio studios.

Technology, Engineering and the EnvironmentAn academy for Apple and Microsoft, Birmingham City University is one of Cisco’s key international training centres and recognised for the quality of its programmes.

In the Guardian League Table 2014, our computing courses rose 41 places and some are accredited by the British Computer Society, a professional body that recognises those working in information technology. All engineering courses are accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, the largest professional engineering institution in the world, or the Institution of MechanicalEngineers, the UK’s fastest growing professionalengineering institution. Our built environment courses are all accredited by one of the UK’s four professional bodies for the property and construction sector.

Our excellent teaching has been recognised at a national level – Matthew Smith, real estate lecturer and researcher in the use of digital technologies, was nominated as ‘Most Innovative Teacher of the Year’ at the 2012 Times Higher Education Awards, which celebrates excellence.

We’re ranked 6th out of 130 institutions for student teaching time (Daily Telegraph course finder) and our schools and courses regularly rank highly in national league tables – we’re 8th in the UK for drama and dance and 11th for media (Guardian League Table 2014).

Why study at Birmingham City UniversityWe work closely with major names such as Apple, Cisco, and Cartier to develop cutting-edge curriculums and collaborate on course projects, and our work placements, mentoring schemes, Erasmus years and sandwich courses can help you get your foot in the door with leading companies.

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Programme philosophy and aimsThe aim of the course is to understand issues and challenges of contemporised international business. The International Business course covers the relationship of the business organisation with the wider international economic, governmental, and social environments. Global management, economic and environmental approaches, techniques and strategies will also be examined.

Course content The content for the course covers four key topics. These topics build upon the foundations introduced at Level 4 and 5, and prepare students for further in-depth study and exploration at Level 6 International Business Strategy (core) course.

Foundations of International Business• Regional and Global Strategy• The Multinational and Transnational

Enterprises (large and SMEs)• Regional Trading Blocs

The International Business Environment• International Political and

Economic Environment• International Culture• International Trade• International Financial Markets

and Institutions

International Business Operations and Practice• Logistical Supply Chains and

Business Operations • International Marketing Practice• Human Resource Management Practice• Risk and Internationalisation• Global Talent Management

International Business in Emerging EconomiesThis part explains and examines the relativeattractions, opportunities and threats in emerging economies (eg China and India) and the implications of changes in emergingeconomies for managers in terms of new strategies will be discussed.

Key dates

FacultyDatesMaximum class sizeVenueNumber of hours

English language requirement

Academic pre-requisitesFee

Birmingham City Business SchoolThree weeks, 14 July to 1 August 201420 studentsCity Centre Campus36 hours plus 24 hours of English language tuitionNo formal qualification required, however all classes will be taught in EnglishNone£1,600

Programme philosophy and aimsThe course introduces you to the process of developing applications using the Visual Basic programming language, underpinning future work within the field of information and communications technology.

Course contentThe course provides an introduction to designing and developing Windows-based applications using Visual Basic.NET. This course provides a broad overview and hands-on experience with object oriented concepts using the Visual Basic.NET language. On completion of this course you will be able to create basic Windows-based applications using Visual Studio IDE.

Week 1: Getting Started and Fundamental Concepts• Introduction to .NET Framework • Overview of Visual Studio IDE• Introduction to Visual Basic Windows-

based Applications• Introduction to Objects• Create an Interface

• Change Properties• Event Handling

Week 2: Coding Object Oriented Applications • Introduction to Variables and Data Types

and Operators• Event Handling• Setting Control Properties using Code

Conditional Statements• Loops

Week 3:Creating an Application• Laying out Windows Forms and Controls• Respond to User Interface Events• Handle Errors and Debug

Key dates

FacultyDatesMaximum class sizeVenueNumber of hours

English language requirement

Academic pre-requisitesFee

Technology, Engineering and the EnvironmentThree weeks, 14 July to 1 August 201420 studentsCity Centre Campus (Millennium Point)36 hours plus 24 hours of English language tuitionNo formal qualification required, however all classes will be taught in EnglishNone£1,600

International Business (non-credit bearing)

Introduction to Visual Basic Programming (non-credit bearing)

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Programme philosophy and aimsThe aim of this course is for students to learn and understand how contemporary artists use their skills, their observations and their ideas to make art that is contemporary and meaningful.

You will be given techniques and methodologiesfor analysing and producing art and will be introduced to debates that will help you to reflect and critique your own and other artists’ work.

At the end of this short course you will have been through a series of classes, workshops and visits that will lead to the production of your own and unique art works.

Course contentThe course will not only include core English language skills which will be specifically tailored to support specialist art-based language, students will study in state-of- the-art facilities and be taught by practising artists all of whom are experienced teachers.

The course is split into three main areas:

1 Developing your creative ideasYou will be taught different drawing techniques, working from life and examples of art to develop a number of prints in The Parkside Building printmaking suite. This part of the course will explore links between observation and skill.

2 Cultural visits and researching your creative ideasYou will use photography, drawing, discussion and debate to find ideas and themes to ‘feed’ their inspiration. The research will be practice based, often within sketchbooks, or through photo essays to produce a body of work that will inform your art.

3 Making your artYou will work in the studios on the production of a piece or pieces of art that could be sculptural, print-based, painting, photography or mixed media. Each student will receive individual attention to ensure their work is personal and successful.

Key dates

FacultyDatesMaximum class sizeVenueNumber of hours

English language requirement

Academic pre-requisitesFee

Birmingham Institute of Art and DesignThree weeks, 14 July to 1 August 201420 studentsCity Centre Campus (The Parkside Building)36 hours plus 24 hours of English language tuitionNo formal qualification required, however all classes will be taught in EnglishNone£1,600

Programme philosophy and aimsThe course is designed to develop interpretativeand technical skills for pianists through:• one-to-one lessons given by expert

professors and tailored to individual needs • group teaching where students work in small

groups with a professor• masterclasses where the most advanced

students will be taught by a professor in front of the whole group

• private practice

...all delivered at one of the world’s leading music conservatoires.

Uniquely among English universities, our facilities include a first class conservatoire where over 600 students from all over the world study music performance and composition.

Our premier music venue, the Adrian Boult Hall boasts a 520-seat concert hall which can accommodate a full symphony orchestra with chorus. Our 150-seat recital hall is the

first concert venue of its kind in the UK to house a permanent, highly sophisticated multi-channel sound system allowing performers complete control over amplified sound in the entire performance space.

The facilities also include six state-of-the- art recording and editing studios, over 50 dedicated practice rooms and a specialised library. Birmingham Conservatoire is one of only nine conservatoires in the UK and is rated the best in the UK outside London for its research.

Course content

Focus on European piano repertoire You should prepare works from the baroque/classical and romantic/twentieth century periods (minimum one work from each period). Participation in celebrity masterclasses and concerts will require performance of substantial extended works of a virtuoso character.

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FacultyDatesMaximum class sizeVenueNumber of hours

English language requirement

Academic pre-requisites

Fee

Birmingham ConservatoireThree weeks, 14 July to 1 August 201420 studentsBirmingham Conservatoire4 x 1 hour of one-to-one teaching 4 x 2 hours of masterclasses 8 x 2 hours of group teaching End of week/course concert 24 hours of English language tuitionNo formal qualification required, however all classes will be taught in EnglishGrade 8 Distinction in music (ABRSM) or equivalent£2,000

International Art and Design Practice (non-credit bearing)

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Programme philosophy and aimsChances are, if you love games you would also love to make them for a living.

The course aims to introduce you to the principles and methodology of games design and takes you through to completion of a two-week mini game project. Gamer Camp: Nano runs within a simulated studio environment atBirmingham City University’s NTI Birmingham.The course has been co-designed with partnerssuch as Blitz Games Studios, Codemasters and FreeStyleGames to give budding games artists and programmers the development experience needed to start a career in the games industry.

You will get specialist skills training, mentoringand support from leading game developers, the chance to design and build a working gameand experience every stage of the games development cycle.

Course content

Week 1: Planning and developing games During this week you will learn the core techniques, approaches and technology involved in making a video game.

Week 2 and 3: Supported project workDuring these weeks you will work to make your own video game product with support from University staff within a simulated video games development studio.

Key dates

FacultyDatesMaximum class sizeVenueNumber of hours

English language requirement

Academic pre-requisitesFee

Performance, Media and EnglishThree weeks, 14 July to 1 August 201415 studentsCity Centre Campus (NTI Birmingham)36 hours plus 24 hours of English language tuitionNo formal qualification required, however all classes will be taught in EnglishNone£2,000

English language classesIn addition to the 36 hours of study time your course requires, you will also have the opportunity to receive 24 hours of English language tuition over the whole programme. This will include tests to show your level of competency. You will be able to use the test results for visa purposes if you decide to study on a degree programme at Birmingham City University following your summer school experience.

Accommodation Accommodation is provided for three weeks, including two meals a day from Monday to Thursday.

If you decide to join our International Summer School you will stay in our Unite Curzon Gateway residence – walking distance from the University’s City Centre Campus. Theaccommodation cost is included in the summerschool package and no additional payments are required to secure your accommodation. All rooms are single en-suite bedrooms, all of which have free internet access. Your room has a private shower, toilet and sink, with a large bed, plenty of storage space and a desk and chair. For more details, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/curzongateway.

Social events and tripsThere will be three exciting trips to places of interest, which will include London and Oxford. There will be additional social activities throughout the entire programme. Details will be confirmed on the University’s website.

Meet and Greet - Airport pick-up and drop-off Birmingham City University operates a Meet and Greet Service where representatives of the University can meet you at Birmingham Airport and take you to your accommodation. This service will operate on 12 and 13 July.

The Meet and Greet Service does not operate from any other airports; therefore if you wish to use the service you should plan your flights to Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Further details of the Meet and Greet Service, including a registration form will be included on the ‘new student’ section of the website information. Please note that there will be a deadline for when you need to apply by. Unfortunately, we cannot meet any students after the booking deadline has passed.

The drop-off service to Birmingham Airport (BHX) will operate on 2 and 3 August.

How to apply

There are three ways to apply1 You can complete our online application

form and submit it, ensuring that you upload all the required documents.

2 You can download the application form from our website and send the scanned complete form with all the required documentsto summerschool@bcu.ac.uk.

3 You can download the application form and post the form with your relevant documents to:

International Summer SchoolInternational OfficeBirmingham City UniversityPerry BarrFranchise StreetBirmingham B42 2SU.United KingdomT: +44 (0)121 331 5389

Suitability of applicants for their chosen course will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to accept your offerIn order to accept your offer you should complete and return the Birmingham City University Response Form that accompanies the offer letter. If you are accepting an unconditional offer you should also send the required payment. See method of payment section for further details.

If you are not an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen you will need a student visitor’s visa to study (short-term) in the United Kingdom (UK). Before you can apply for your visa you will need an unconditional offer letter from the University. This offer will only be issued once we have made you a provisional offer and received the full payment.

Please note that places on our summer school courses are limited so we advise that you reserve your place as soon as possible.

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Fee Refund PolicyTuition fee is refunded in full under the following circumstances:

1 Where a student visa application is rejected in writing by the Embassy / High Commission.Should a visa application be rejected, the University requires you to attach the following documents to the refund request:• A copy of the Visa Rejection Notification

from the High Commission• A request in writing with original signature.

This does not apply where the UK Government has cancelled a visa as a result of a breach of visa conditions or rejected a renewal of a visa or if the refusal is due to falsified documents.

2 Where there are exceptional circumstances beyond your control such as serious illness or bereavement of an immediate member offamily, a refund application for exceptional circumstances pertaining to an illness orbereavement must be provided to the University. It must be supported by certified documents such as a Doctor’s certificate and/or other, which has been requested.

In the above circumstances, we will refund your payment minus an administrative charge of £250.

Making payments to the University

Bank TransferBank to bank transfer is one of the easiest waysto transfer funds and you may wish to use this method for all payments to the University.

When paying by bank to bank transfer:1 Set up the transaction with your bank to

pay direct to the University’s bank account. Remember to ask your bank to quote your student number and your full name.

2 After you have sent the payment, you must complete and return the ‘Notification of Payment by Bank to Bank Transfer’ form to the University’s Finance Department; together with a copy of the bank’s transaction receipt.

This will enable us to quickly trace your payment.A copy of the ‘Notification of Payment by Bank to Bank Transfer’ form will accompany your offer letter; after we have issued you a provisional offer. You can also download a copy from the international student link on our website at www.bcu.ac.uk or telephone to request a copy on + 44 (0) 121 331 5389.

The University’s bank details are as follows:

NATWEST1 St Philips PlaceBirmingham B3 2PPUnited KingdomAccount Name: Birmingham City UniversityAccount Number: 78069467Sort Code: 60 02 35IBAN Number: GB36NWBK60023578069467Swift Number: NWB KGB2L

Please note that you are required to meet ALL bank charges relating to the transfer.

Student Visitor’s VisaIf you live outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you will need to obtain ‘entry clearance’ to enter the United Kingdom. Please note, you will NOT need a Tier 4 General Student Visa to attend the Summer School as you can enter the UK as a Student Visitor.

More information can be found on www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas- immigration/visiting/student

EnrolmentIn order to enrol you will be asked to attend a face-to-face enrolment session and will need to bring the following documents with you:

• Current valid passport containing your entry clearance vignette for your student visitor visa

• If required, original certificates of all qualifications used to make you an offer. Where a document is not in English, the original must be accompanied by a fully certified translation by a professional translator

• Receipts or payment details for any deposit payments you have already submitted to the University.

Healthcare for international studentsIt is really important that you plan for how you would get help for medical problems if you became unwell in the UK. As your course is under six months long, you are only entitled to free National Health Service (NHS) treatment for accidents and emergencies.

You will have to pay for any other medical treatment as a private patient. It is therefore very important that you take out medical insurance for the duration of your visit to the UK. Please note that private medical treatment is very expensive if you do not have adequate insurance.

University RegulationsPlease note the following points as they

may have a bearing on your application. The application form you have submitted to the University provides us with the information we need to process your application.

However, sometimes we may need to ask you to provide further information. If for any reason you do not provide this information we may not be able to consider your application further. The decision we make about your application is taken on the basis of the information that you have provided on your application form. If we find that you have made a false statement or have left out significant information we reserve the right to either withdraw or amend our offer.

Data ProtectionThe application form that you have submitted to the University when applying for your place contains a significant amount of personal information. This has been required so that we could assess your suitability for the course that you have applied for. The information that you have provided has been used for this purpose and for the monitoring of equal opportunities only. It will be treated in confidence and will only be seen by those whose jobs require them to do so. This may include staff working in our overseas offices.

Contact UsWe hope that the information in this booklet is helpful when making a decision about your offer of a place on our International Summer School. If you have any further questions or need more information please contact the International Office at:

International Summer SchoolInternational OfficeBirmingham City UniversityB301, Baker BuildingCity North CampusPerry BarrBirminghamB42 2SU

T: +44 (0) 121 331 5389F: +44 (0) 121 331 6314

E: summerschool@bcu.ac.uk

Please quote your University Application Number, which is the eleven digit reference number at the top of your Birmingham City University offer letter, your full name and your date of birth on all correspondence with the University.

Further information is also available from the international student pages on the University’s website: www.bcu.ac.uk.

Disability StatementBirmingham City University welcomes applications from students with disabilities and strives to make the University facilities accessible to students with special needs. Our Disability Service aims to enable students with disabilities or learning support needs to make the most of their time at university, whether they have a physical, sensory or hidden disability, mental health difficulties or specific learning difficulties. In order to help you plan and prepare for university life, we have a range of services and equipment which can be made available to you.

At Birmingham City University we think it is important that you feel you can tell us about any disability you may have. We regard disclosure of a disability as a positive step, because once we are aware of your disability we can then try to support your individual needs.

If you have not made us aware of your disability or you feel you may have a disability please contact the Disability Service on 0121 331 5128 or email disability@bcu.ac.uk

Equal OpportunitiesBirmingham City University promotes equality of opportunity in respect of every aspect of its provision. University policy and practice will seek to provide an environment that is free from discrimination against students, staff and others. The University and its staff will ensure that all prospective students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential.

The University will seek to prevent discrimination on thegrounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religiousbelief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family circumstances, citizenship, social and economic status, or any other irrelevant individual differences. For full details of the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy please log on to www.bcu.ac.uk

Legal DisclaimerThis information is intended as a general guide to the University’s courses, fees and facilities, and forms no part of any contract between you and the University. Although reasonable steps are taken to provide the courses and

fees as described, the University cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility or fees. Any course may be altered or withdrawn owing to circumstances beyond the University’s control.

It is strongly recommended that prospective students contact the (relevant) faculty to obtain the most up-to-date course information. For full terms and conditions please log onto www.bcu.ac.uk/mis/legal.html

Heritage StatementOur contribution to the education of the citizens of Birmingham and beyond stretches back through a succession of predecessor institutions for over 160 years. We achieved university status in 1992 as the University of Central England, changing our name to Birmingham City University in 2007, reflecting our commitment to, and pride in, our home city.

Two main line stations, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, serve the city. Birmingham acts as the centre of Britain’s national coach network, connecting directly with 500 destinations.

Air links are also excellent and Birmingham Airport is constantly expanding to offer more flights to more destinations worldwide.A network of bus and train services provide

easy access to the city and University sites. This is supported by a new transport development, Midland Metro, a tramway/ light rail system that has improved access to the city even further.

For more detailed information on getting to any of the Birmingham City University sites, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/maps.

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www.bcu.ac.uk/international

Birmingham City UniversityInternational OfficeBaker BuildingCity North CampusBirmingham City University Perry BarrBirmingham B42 2SUUNITED KINGDOME: summerschool@bcu.ac.ukT: +44 (0) 121 331 5389www.bcu.ac.ukwww.bcu.ac.uk/international

Birmingham City UniversityChina Liaison OfficeRoom 1569, Level 15One Corporate Avenue222 Hubin Road, Luwan DistrictShanghai, 200021CHINAE: application@bcuchina.cnE: chinaoffice@bcu.ac.ukT: +86 (0) 21 6122 1116 www.bcuchina.cn

Birmingham City UniversityIndia Office 810 Mercantile House, 15 K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001INDIAE: india.office@bcu.ac.uk T: +91 (0) 11 2373 6790/91/92/93

Birmingham City UniversitySri Lanka Office82 - 1/1, Galle RoadColombo 04SRI LANKAE: srilanka.office@bcu.ac.ukE: makbool.azir@bcu.ac.uk T: +94 (0) 11 720 2222M: +94 (0) 7550 02866

Birmingham City UniversityThailand Liaison Office Suite 50, 36F CRC Tower All Seasons Place87/2 Wireless Rd, Lumpini Phatumwan Bangkok 10330 THAILANDE: thailandoffice@bcu.ac.ukT: +66 (0) 2 625 3053Skype: bcuthailand

Birmingham City UniversityMalaysia Liaison OfficeB-3A-1&2, Megan Avenue 1189 Jalan Tun Razak50400 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIAE: malaysiaoffice@bcu.ac.ukE: cal.choong@bcu.ac.uk E: eswary.ulaganathan@bcu.ac.ukT: +60 (0) 30 2780 7288

Birmingham City University Nigeria Liaison Office (Lagos)2nd Floor, Synergy Place(Same building as UK visa, Application Centre VFS)16 Billings Way,Oregun Industrial Area,Ikeja, LagosNIGERIAE: bcu_nigeria@bcie.co.ukT: +234 1 899 0651M: +234 70 3444 6009

Birmingham City University Nigeria Liaison Office (Abuja)24B Djibouti Crescent, off Freetown Street, Behind Rockview Hotel, the 5th building after Zartech Wuse 2, AbujaNIGERIAE: bcu_abuja@bcie.co.ukT: +234 9 460 4709M: +234 81 3228 2853