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University College Birmingham England, U.K Jenny Hendy Kathryn Bell

University College Birmingham England, U.K Jenny Hendy Kathryn Bell . Today’s Presentation . Planning for the year ahead Programme Structure Timescales Life at UCB. Birmingham – a City in the heart of England. Study Programme . 6 months taught programme

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University College Birmingham England, U.K Jenny Hendy Kathryn Bell

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  1. University College Birmingham England, U.K Jenny Hendy Kathryn Bell

  2. Today’s Presentation • Planning for the year ahead • Programme Structure • Timescales • Life at UCB

  3. Birmingham – a City in the heart of England

  4. Study Programme • 6 months taught programme • 6 months working in industry • Improve English skills • Meet new people and make friends • Broaden skills and knowledge • Develop confidence • Increase future career prospects

  5. Wine Appreciation 6 week course 1 evening per week 2 hours Cost:£90

  6. Additional Qualifications • English Speaking Board • 10 week course 2 hours a week • Costs £35 • Gives you a qualification to show your confidence in presentation skills, role play, discussion and speaking in public. • Written English for Tourism • 10 week course 2 hours a week • Costs either £35 or £45 depending on level • Gives you a qualification in writing tourism based documents – itineraries, letters, memos, introductory talks.

  7. Preparation & Support • Prepare your CV / Resumé • Improve UK English • Black and white uniform • Meet and greet at Birmingham International Airport • Careers • Student Services • Language Support throughout the year.

  8. Expenses • Examples of expenses • Tuition Fees: £4,600 • Includes Industrial Placement fees £200 • A discount of £250 is offered if fees are paid in full = £4,350 • Accommodation • (Maltings x 24 weeks Sept - Feb = £2,280 • Cambrian Hall x 24 weeks Sept - Feb = £1,824 • + 24 weeks of accommodation if Hilton placement = • Living Expenses = (approx) £2,000 -

  9. Expenses • Summer English Programme • Block 1. 1st July – 2nd August 2013 £1000 • Accommodation £550 • Total = £1550. • Block 2. 5th August – 9th September 2013 £1000 • Accommodation £550 • = £1550.

  10. Student Accommodation • The Maltings • (10 minutes walk from the UCB campus – near the Mailbox centre of restaurants) • Cambrian Hall • (2 minutes walk from UCB campus - across the road)

  11. UCB Facilities

  12. Opportunities to broaden experience Placement in industry Part – time jobs

  13. Types of Placement Restaurants Holiday Parks Health Spas Hotels

  14. Placement LocationsUK BIG CITIES? SMALL TOWNS? RURAL? COASTAL? LIVE OUT? LIVE IN?

  15. Industrial PlacementPreparation Organising your placement “Planning Your Placement” Guide “Planning Your Placement” Questionnaire Writing your CV / Interview Skills ‘How to behave appropriately in the workplace’

  16. International Society • Events which give an opportunity to share experiences, network and integrate with fellow students. • Variety of visits, activities and social events including visits to some of the UK's most popular heritage and tourism attractions. • The visits are partially subsidised by UCB to provide all international students with the opportunity to participate in the events.

  17. Orientation Programme • Tour of University facilities • Register with bank and police • Introduction to English study skills • Part Time Job Opportunities • Pre-enrolment paperwork • Meet other students and your lecturers • Cultural Visit

  18. A warm welcome awaits you. We look forward to welcoming you to UCB

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