April 2019 Information correct at time of delivery. Please check the university websites for the most up to date information
Explore England is a group of five distinctive, individual universities. From campus to city, urban to rural and large to small – each of us are proud to offer an exciting and well – rounded student experience both in and outside of the classroom. • Travelling together across the USA since 2016 • UCAS applications to the from the US to the UK have increased by more than 25% from 2017 – 2019 (3,320 to 4,050)
What can you expect if you study in England? • 3 year degrees * - No General Education requirements • Pick your major and start studying it from day 1 • Direct entry into professional courses - Medicine/Law • Transparent entry requirements - You know what you need to get a place. We don’t consider class ranking • Cost effective tuition fees and we are FAFSA registered * majority of majors
What can you expect if you study in England? • Have your own bedroom • Distance - East to West USA • High completion rates - over 80% complete in 3 years • Rich cultural heritage, international experience & the gateway to Europe
Contact hours will vary depending on degree subject Lectures, Seminars, Lab work, Self directed study Most UK universities operate on a semester system Semester 1: Late September to December Semester 2: Late January to May Assessments Coursework, Group work, Presentations, Exams, Work Experience • 70% + (A) = First Class • 60-70% (B) = Upper Second Class • 50-60% (C) = Lower Second Class • 40-50% (D) = Pass/ Third Class
UK University Experience: • Welcome Week & orientation • Student Union – clubs and societies • Study Abroad • Careers support and employability services • Student support services • Accommodation • Part-time work
English Higher Education Year 1 Year 2 Undergraduate degree Sometimes an extra year abroad or in industry Year 3 Year 1 Masters degree Year 1 PhD Research Year 2 Year 3 Writing up Year 4
How to Apply: The time-line
UCAS - What is included in the application? • Personal details and previous schools You can choose up to five choices • You can apply to the same university for more than one course • Your previous and predicted qualifications • • Personal statement (why are you choosing that major?) One reference from your teacher / counsellor • Some degrees may have additional requirements. •
UCAS What do we look for from Personal Statements? • Passion and interest for chosen subject • Extra‐curricular activities • Personal qualities: make these relevant and give evidence • Career exploration, work experience • Try to stand out – and don’t plagiarise ! • 4000 characters. One statement to all your choices
How to apply: Decisions and responses For students who apply by the January 15 th deadline, universities will respond by March 31 st . Successful students receive: • A conditional or unconditional offer. Applicants then respond by May 1 FIRM choice, 1 INSURANCE choice, and decline others
Campus-based university set in 560 acres of parkland 14,000 students, 2,500 staff 3000 international students Global University established links & partnerships across the world Award-winning accommodation Vibrant, historical, safe “student” city Excellent rail links across UK
• Top 50 world ranking • Largest University in the UK • Urban campus • 500 undergraduate programmes • 13 : 1 student : Faculty
• 480 clubs and 350 sports teams • 25 Nobel Prize winners • 8,500 alumni in US • Non stop flights to 12 US cities • New York Times – `36 hours in…`
Edinburgh Newcastle-upon-Tyne Liverpool Manchester Stoke-on-Trent Keele Birmingham Oxford London It’s the Keele difference.
3 Faculties • Medical & Health Sciences • Humanities and Social Sciences • Natural Sciences Single & Combined Majors ! GOLD AWARD In the Teaching Excellence Framework HEFCE 2017 It’s the Keele difference. www.keele.ac.uk
University of Birmingham ▪ Ranked 8th in the world and 15th in the UK ▪ University of the year for graduate employment 2016 ▪ Founded in 1900, founding member of the Russell Group ▪ Produced 11 Nobel Prize winners ▪ 33,800 students; 20% overseas students from over 150 countries ▪ 276 acre green campus estate ▪ New library & sports centre
City of Birmingham ▪ 7 minutes by train from ‘University’ Station ▪ Second largest UK city, 1.1million people ▪ Multicultural, diverse: 30% ethnic minorities ▪ Youngest city in Europe, 40% under-25 ▪ 1h 30min train to London ▪ Largest financial & creative district outside London Photograph courtesy of Kris Askey
En Entry Requ try Requireme irements nts Che heck ck requ requiremen irements o ts on the n the Universi niversity ty web ebsi sites. tes. Some Some majors majors ha have ve spec specific ific score scores/requ s/requiremen irements ts High School Diploma (3.0+), PLUS one of the following: x2 AP’s (Grade 3+) SAT 1240 (minimum) ACT 26 (minimum) High School Diploma (3.2 - 3.4), PLUS one of the following: x3 AP’s ( 5,4,4 – 5,5,5) x2 AP’s ( 5,4,4 – 5,5,5) + x2 SAT Subject Tests (650 - 700) Either a minimum of ACT 27 OR SAT 1290 PLUS Either x3 AP’s (5,5,5 – 5,4,4) OR x3 SAT Subject Tests (650 – 700) 3 APs (min 4,4,4) OR 3 SAT Subject Tests (600 each) or combination APs/SAT subject tests (totalling 3) https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entryrequirements/internationalentryrequirements/northam erica/#united-states-of-america
Contacts Contacts Jasmine Bual j.bual@northumbria.ac.uk Claire Boak claire.boak@lancaster.ac.uk Ryan Duncan ryan.duncan@manchester.ac.uk Sarah Gardner s.gardner@keele.ac.uk Katy Friend k.l.friend@bham.ac.uk
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