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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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University College Birmingham
England, U.K
Jenny Hendy Jenny Hendy Kathryn Bell Kathryn Bell
Planning for the year ahead Programme Structure Timescales Life at UCB
6 months taught programme 6 months working in industry Improve English skills Meet new people and make friends Broaden skills and knowledgeDevelop confidence Increase future career prospects
Arrive in BirminghamArrive in Birmingham End of June / start of End of June / start of August 2013 August 2013
Pre – Sessional Summer English Pre – Sessional Summer English Programme Programme
11stst July – 6 September July – 6 September
Orientation Programme Orientation Programme 16 September – 20 16 September – 20 SeptemberSeptember
Induction and UniformInduction and Uniform 23 – 27 September23 – 27 SeptemberSemester 1 TuitionSemester 1 Tuition 30 September – 17 30 September – 17
January 2014 January 2014 Tuition can Include: English for Hospitality & TourismTuition can Include: English for Hospitality & Tourism Tourism DestinationsTourism Destinations Food, Beverage & Hospitality Studies Food, Beverage & Hospitality Studies Food Service practical classesFood Service practical classes
Customer Research Project Customer Research Project (including industry (including industry visits)visits)
January – FebruaryJanuary – February
Industrial PlacementIndustrial Placement February – August / February – August / SeptemberSeptember
Return to TaiwanReturn to Taiwan August / September 2014August / September 2014Additional language classes encouraged including Academic Additional language classes encouraged including Academic Reading, Writing Skills, Writing Practice, Pronunciation and Reading, Writing Skills, Writing Practice, Pronunciation and Conversation, Conversation, French, German, Italian and SpanishFrench, German, Italian and Spanish
6 week course 1 evening per week 2 hoursCost:£90
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.
• 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.
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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
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.
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)
UCB Facilities
Placement in industry
Part – time jobs
COASTAL?
BIG CITIES? SMALL TOWNS?
RURAL?
LIVE IN? LIVE OUT?
Organising your placement
“Planning Your Placement” Guide
“Planning Your Placement” Questionnaire
Writing your CV / Interview Skills
‘How to behave appropriately in the workplace’
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.
International Society
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
We look forward to welcoming you to UCB
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