Further Education and Academic Links

Why Further Education?

If you invest time and money now in Further Education, you will undoubtedly enjoy greater employability and a higher salary in the future. A University or College Education in the UK will broaden your horizons and help you develop new interests. Studying in the UK gives you excellent value-for-money. Fees will vary depending on the course you choose but generally range from £3500 to £7000 per annum.

What can I study?

This depends on your academic background and age but there are 3 options:

1) A Postgraduate Course Masters Degree is aimed at students who have already studied at a University or Further Education College in their own country (students will normally be 20+ years).

2) Foundation/Access Courses are designed for students who have finished their Secondary (High School) education and who wish to take a course and obtain a College Diploma or who would like to enter a UK University (students are usually aged between 17-19 years).

3) Further Education and Vocational Courses are designed for students who may not have the academic qualifications to enter a Postgraduate Course at University but who wish to obtain a recognised external qualification at the end of their studies in the UK.

Where, When and How Much?

Where? Scanbrit School has good links with both Bournemouth University and Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education.

Bournemouth University offers its students modern interactive media with information resources provided to support their academic endeavours. Many of their tutors have extensive experience of the real world of industry and commerce. The University is home to several specialist centres including the National Centre for Computer Animation, the Centre for the History of Defence Electronics, the International Centre for Tourism and the Centre for Culinary Research. By working closely with Industry, the University stays abreast of modern technology resulting in it achieving one of the highest job placement ratios of all UK Universities.

Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education is the largest in Dorset and one of the largest in the UK with over 5000 full-time students. International students are taught alongside UK students. Lecturers are qualified specialists who have in depth knowledge of their subject as well as commercial or industrial experience. All international students have free access to the College's Learning Resources and to the Multimedia Centre including books, periodicals, videos, slides, computer software and CD-Roms.

When and How Much? The MA at Bournemouth University consists of 3 terms, lasts for one year, and starts in January and September. The tuition cost is £7000 per academic year (i.e 3 terms). Scanbrit can arrange for students to enter many UK Universities (e.g. Oxford Brookes, Portsmouth, Stirling, etc.) but please bear in mind we have a close relationship with our local centres and therefore feel we have a better chance of acceptance for Scanbrit students. Also, we can arrange visits and interviews while students are studying at Scanbrit so travelling costs are reduced. Postgraduate Courses available at Bournemouth University include International Business Administration, Art and Design, Engineering, Computing, Finance, Law, Media/Communications, Tourism/Hospitality and Health/Community Studies.

Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education offers a 32 week Foundation/Access Course commencing in September, January and April each year. The tuition fees are £5500 (i.e. 2 terms of £2750 each). This course is often necessary for students who are unable to qualify for direct entry to a UK University. Students receive 23 hours of classes per week including one tutorial. There are six options available namely Art and Design, Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Media and Communications, Music, Science and Technology. Core subjects included in ALL six options are Information Technology (IT), British Life and Institutions plus some Advanced Level tuition in English Language.

Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education also offer a range of FE and Vocational Courses that commence in September and last for 1 or 2 years. The cost of such courses is £3900 per year (overseas students may deduct 22% tax from this amount). FE Courses in Business at a BTEC/GNVQ level last one year at an Intermediate Level and 2 years at an Advanced Level. Vocational Courses leading to NVQs (or equivalent) are available in a very wide range of subjects including Hairdressing, Floristry, Beauty Therapy and Music.

What are the entry requirements?

For Postgraduate Courses at University the requirement is IELTS 6.5 or a pass in the Cambridge Advanced Examination. The CAE may be taken at Scanbrit in June and December. The IELTS tests are held locally in Bournemouth every month (Scanbrit can prepare you). Additional proof of your academic achievements and a reference (which Scanbrit will supply) will also be required. For Foundation/Access Courses and for FE/Vocational Courses, IELTS 5.5 or a pass in the Cambridge First Certificate are required. The FCE can be taken at Scanbrit in March, June and December. Applicants should also have graduated from a High School in their country with good grades.

How can Scanbrit help?

Scanbrit School will assist students who wish to take up a Further Education Course in the UK. We have an Academic Counsellor who will be happy to offer advice about the most suitable course, and help with your application. We have a separate Examination Centre at Scanbrit where students may study undisturbed for the Cambridge Examinations - First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced and Cambridge Proficiency. For students who need a Visa to enter the UK, Scanbrit can often obtain Conditional Offer Letters from UK Colleges and Universities. Used in conjunction with the Scanbrit Certificate of Enrolment, such letters will enhance the prospects and make easier the procedure of obtaining a UK Study Visa.

Academic Links

Scanbrit is a member of the International Education Forum in conjunction with Bournemouth University, the Arts Institute, Bournemouth and Poole College, the Anglo-European Chiropractic College and other local educational centres. For more information visit www.excellenceineducation.co.uk