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Welcome to London Brunel International College (LBIC) and Brunel University London

Welcome to London Brunel International College (LBIC) and Brunel University London

Life on our London campus

Brunel is a single site university. One campus with thousands of benefits. Everything is within a 10-minute walk. Whether you’re going to class or for a coffee it’s all close by. Whether you want a place to eat or a space to meet it’s on your doorstep. Literally.

Better still, 1,650 students call campus home. So among the world-class facilities you’ll find first-class friends.

We’re also well connected. Just a short walk away, the town of Uxbridge offers you everything you need to shop, entertain and socialise – and is the perfect base to explore the surrounding countryside. The hustle and bustle of city life is right on your doorstep too, with central London just a tube ride away.

Brunel University London open days:

• Saturday 4th July 2020• Saturday 12th September 2020• Saturday 24th October 2020

Your pathway to a degree from Brunel University LondonLondon Brunel International College (LBIC) is your pathway to a degree at Brunel University London. LBIC is part of the global Navitas Group, an internationally-recognised education provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than 120 colleges and campuses worldwide.

LBIC is proud of its many graduates who have completed Brunel University London degrees and embarked on successful careers in some of the world’s top companies. We now look forward to providing you with a high quality education that will help you achieve your own career objectives and personal goals.

Secondary school Brunel University LondonLBIC

Previous education Brunel University LondonLBIC

First Year Studies

Foundation Programme

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Final Year or equivalent

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 3

Undergraduate pathway

Pre-Master’s Programme1 year

Master’s Degree15 years minimum

Postgraduate pathway

High school or equivalentor

Foundation Programme at LBIC

at LBIC orBrunel University London

at Brunel University London at Brunel University London

Undergraduate pathwayPre-University First Year Second Year Third Year

Why study at Brunel University London?

Brunel University London’s Language Centre is recognised as a Centre or Excellence, currently ranked

3rd University Language Centre in London and

8th in the UK

(English Language Gazette, 2019)

The LBIC Business pathway can lead onto a Business and Management (Accounting) BSc which is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW and AIA.

LBIC students can do a work placement and we will help you find this – Brunel University London’s Professional Development Centre was voted

5th Best Careers Service in the UK

(Student Hut 2019)

1st London is ranked the best city in the world for university students(QS Best Student Cities 2019)

4th best accommodation facilities in London (THE Student Experience Survey 2018)

We have 4,500 rooms on campus, and are the only self-contained campus university in London.

3rd in London forENGINEERING (CUG 2018)

ELITE STANDARD sport facilitiesOur sports facilities are frequently used by elite athletes, including Usain Bolt.

Entertainment and culture: Harrods, Warner Brothers studio, Wembley and Emirates stadiums, British Museum, Buckingham Palace, all in one city!

A multicultural and diverse city where you will feel at home, no matter where you are from.

Brunel University London is the closest university to London’s Heathrow Airport, providing opportunities for relevant site visits and placement and career options.

CAS We offer a joint CAS (Pre-sessional + LBIC pathway + Brunel University London course) if the Pre-sessional is less than 12 weeks.

Your student life on campusLBIC will support you on the journey to becoming an independent learner. A range of support services and programmes are available to ensure you achieve your academic potential while developing personally and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The services and programmes outlined below are available to all students and are provided at no additional cost.

LBIC is dedicated to providing a rewarding and fulfilling student experience and we encourage you to use all the support services available and to contact our friendly staff for advice and assistance whenever you need it. Staff at LBIC are always happy to help with any difficulties or queries you may have, no matter how big or small.

Full orientation programme LBIC offers a full orientation and enrolment programme to new students, ensuring you are fully prepared for your new life in London. Some of the things that may seem easy at home can prove a little different in the UK, so LBIC’s orientation programme will assist with getting you settled in and will enable you to begin your studies in comfort. Assistance with opening a bank account, getting a mobile phone and advice on where to get specific foods will be offered, as well as a whole range of other information that will help you adjust quickly to life in the UK. In addition, the enrolment programme will give you the opportunity to meet your new classmates and discover more about the social activities available.

Academic assistanceLBIC’s main purpose is for you to have an excellent beginning to your university studies, and the dedicated team of academic and student support staff will ensure that you have all the tools at your disposal to enable you to achieve your full potential. The LBIC student services team is there to assist you and provide personalised academic support, including a full Student in Jeopardy programme, to help you get back on track with your studies.

Supportive learning environmentAs an LBIC student you will enjoy smaller class sizes and one-to-one tutorial sessions. This will allow you to successfully bridge the gap between your previous studies and Brunel, providing you with the skills, knowledge and expertise that will enable you to excel at your university studies and ultimately graduate with an internationally recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Brunel University.

24/7 contactLBIC is located on Brunel University London’s campus, a secure and safe student environment. An experienced student services team is available throughout the day at LBIC for any help or advice you may need. Out of office hours, 24 hours a day, it is possible to call a dedicated LBIC emergency phone in case of any urgent issues.

Social activities at LBIC Although you will be at LBIC primarily for the purposes of academic study, it is still possible to involve yourself in an extensive and varied social life. LBIC runs a range of extra-curricular activities, including sports teams, shopping trips and sightseeing tours around the UK and, with everything that the University and London have to offer, you will certainly find something of interest for when you are not studying.

Student Representative GroupStudents at LBIC play an important role in the direction of the College and the Student Representative Group enables you, the student, to represent your peers. Regular meetings between staff and student representatives are held and provide the opportunity for the student voice to be heard, contributing to the future of your experience.

Study accredited modulesLBIC’s courses and modules are designed in partnership with the University’s academic staff, meaning that from day one you will be gaining knowledge and skills that will give you a distinct advantage when you have completed your studies at LBIC and progressed on to Brunel University London.

Programme and intake matrixLBIC Undergraduate Pathways

January Foundation

January First Year

May Foundation

May First Year

September Foundation

September First Year

Accountancy

Accountancy BSc l

Business

Business and Management BSc (Hons) l l l l l l

Business and Management (Accounting) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Business and Management (Marketing) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

International Business BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Computer Science

Business Computing BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Business Computing (eBusiness) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Business Computing (Human Computer Interaction) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Business Computing (Social Media) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Computer Science BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Computer Science (Digital Media and Games) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Computer Science (Network Computing) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Design

Digital Design BSc (Hons) l

Industrial Design and Technology BA (Hons) l

Product Design BSc (Hons) l

Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons) l

Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BSc (Hons) l

Economics and Finance

Economics BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Economics and Business Finance BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons) l l l l l

Engineering

Chemical Engineering BEng l l

Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) l l

Civil Engineering with Sustainability BEng (Hons) l l

Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) l l

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) l l

Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) BEng(Hons) l l

Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Communication Systems) BEng(Hons) l l

Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems) BEng(Hons) l l

Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Energy Systems) BEng(Hons) l l

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) l l

LBIC Undergraduate PathwaysJanuary Foundation

January First Year

May Foundation

May First Year

September Foundation

September First Year

Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

Anthropology BSc l l

Anthropology and Sociology BSc l l

Communications and Media Studies BSc l l

Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (continued)

Creative Writing BA l l

Education BA l l

English BA l l

English with Creative Writing BA l l

Film Production BA l l

Film and Television Studies BA l l

Film and Television Studies and English BA l l

Games Design BA l l

Games Design and Creative Writing BA l l

International Politics BSc l l

Journalism and Culture BA l l

Military and International History BA l l

Modern History BA l l

Politics BSc l l

Politics and History BSc l l

Politics and Sociology BSc l l

Sociology BSc l l

Law

Law LLB (Hons) l l

Law with Criminal Justice LLB (Hons) l l

Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law LLB (Hons) l l

Life Sciences

Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) l l

Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc l l

Biomedical Sciences (Genetics) BSc l l

Biomedical Sciences (Human Health) BSc l l

Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) BSc l l

Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) l l

Environmental Sciences MSci (Hons) l l

Life Sciences BSc (Hons) l l

Psychology BSc (Hons) l l

Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) BSc (Hons) l l

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) l l

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Development BSc l

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences BSc l

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Coaching) BSc l

Programme and intake matrix (continued)

LBIC postgraduate pathwaysJanuary Pre-Master’swith work placement option

May Pre-Master’sno work placement option

September Pre-Master’sno work placement option

Business

MBA l l l

Accounting and Business Management MSc l l l

Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing MSc l l l

Corporate Brand Management MSc l l

Global Supply Chain Management MSc l l

Human Resource Management MSc l l l

Human Resources & Employment Relations MSc l l l

International Business MSc l l

Management MSc l l l

Management with 12 weeks placement MSc l l l

Management Extended Professional Practice (12 months placement) MSc l l l

Marketing MSc l l l

Computer Science

Data Science and Analytics MSc l l

Digital Service Design MSc l l

Engineering and Design

Advanced Engineering Design MSc l l

Design and Branding Strategy MA l l

Design Strategy and Innovation MA l l

Digital Design and Branding MSc l l

Engineering Management MSc l l

Integrated Product Design MSc l l

English

English Literature MA l l

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Management MSc l l

Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design (with Professional Development) MSc l l

Law

Intellectual Property Law LLM l l l

International Commercial Law LLM l l l

International Financial Regulation and Corporate Law LLM l l l

International Human Rights Law LLM l l l

Law LLM l l l

Tuition feesFor more information on our course fees and payment, please visit lbic.navitas.com/fees

Undergraduate pathway Course fee per stageFirst Year Degree in Accountancy £15,900First Year Degree in Computer Science £15,700First Year Degree in Business £15,700First Year Degree in Economics and Finance £15,700First Year Degree in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences £15,900University Foundation in Computer Science £14,900University Foundation in Business £14,900University Foundation in Design £15,900University Foundation in Economics and Finance £14,900University Foundation in Engineering £15,900University Foundation in Humanities, Social Sciences and Education £14,900University Foundation in Law £14,900University Foundation in Life Sciences £15,900

Postgraduate pathway Course fee per stagePre-Master’s Generic £8,200Pre-Master’s Generic (with work placement) £9,200Pre-Master’s in Business £8,200Pre-Master’s in Business (with work placement) £9,200

Entry requirementsFoundation studies Foundation studies in Design, Engineering & Life Sciences

Algeria Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information. Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.Bahrain Al-Thanawiya with 60% average Al-Thanawiya with 70% average (with no less than 70% in Maths or Physics)Egypt Certificate of Secondary Education with 60% average Certificate of Secondary Education with 65% average including 65% in Maths or PhysicsIran High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 10 out of 20. Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.Iraq Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information. Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.Jordan Certificate of General Secondary Education with a minimum score of 60% Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.Kuwait Al-Thanawiya with 60% average Al-Thanawiya with 70% average (with no less than 70% in Maths or Physics)Lebanon 11/20 overall 13/20 overall 11/20 (including no less than 12/20 in Maths)Libya Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information. Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.Morocco 11/20 (including no less than 12/20 in Maths) 12/20 (including no less than 12/20 in Maths or Physics)Oman Al-Thanawiya with 60% average Al-Thanawiya with 70% average (with no less than 70% in Maths or Physics)Qatar Al-Thanawiya with 60% average Al-Thanawiya with 70% average (with no less than 70% in Maths or Physics)Saudi Arabia Successful completion of Tawjihiyah with a minimum average of 60%. Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 75% average, including 75% in

Maths OR Physics.Syria Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information. Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.Tunisia 11/20 12/20UAE Al-Thanawiya with 60% average Al-Thanawiya with 70% average (with no less than 70% in Maths or Physics)Yemen Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information. Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

First Year studiesAlgeria Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Bahrain Al-Thanawiya with 80% average

Egypt Advanced Certificate of Secondary or Technical Education with 60% average

Iran High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 12 out of 20; or pre-university certificate with a minimum grade of 10 out of 20.

Iraq Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Jordan Successful completion of Certificate in General Secondary Education with a minimum average of 70% or completion of diploma (pass)

Kuwait Al-Thanawiya with 80% average

Lebanon 15/20 overall

Libya Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Morocco 14/20

Oman Al-Thanawiya with 80% average

Qatar Al-Thanawiya with 80% average

Saudi Arabia Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Syria Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Tunisia 13/20

UAE Al-Thanawiya with 80% average

Yemen Please email info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Pre-master studiesAlgeria Licence Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Diplôme d'Ingénieur /

Diplôme d'Architecte d'État – Successful completion of qualification. Bahrain Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree.Egypt Successful completion of Bachelor’s degreeIran Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree.Iraq Bachelor degree (4 years) or Masters Degree (for research entry

criteria) - Successful completion of qualification.Jordan Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree

Kuwait Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree.

Lebanon Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree.

Libya Successful completion Bachelor’s degree.

Morocco Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion Or Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle or Diplôme du Cycle Normal or Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État - Successful completion of qualification

Oman Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree

Qatar Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree

Saudi Arabia Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree.

Syria Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree

Tunisia Licence or Maîtrise or Diplôme National d'Architecture or Diplôme National d'Ingénieur or Docteur en Médecine / Vétérinaire) - Successful completion of qualification

UAE Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree.Yemen Successful completion of Master’s degree.

*The following courses require additional Maths requirements, please contact us at info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk to find out more: BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons) Economics, BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting and BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Accounting).

English language preparationTo gain entry into an undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate a suitable level of English proficiency. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below and listed on our website. Visit lbic.navitas.com/english-requirements for details.

If you do not meet the English requirements for your chosen course, it may be possible to study pre-sessional English at Brunel University London. Upon successful completion of your pre-sessional English course you will then join your chosen academic programme at LBIC.

Brunel University London’s pre-sessional English courses vary in length from 6 weeks to 48 weeks, depending on your individual requirements. The minimum requirement for entry is UKVI IELTS 4.0.

For more information about studying a pre-sessional English course at Brunel visit brunel.ac.uk/international/language-centre/Pre-sessional-for-LBIC

Undergraduate pathway Postgraduate pathway

Stage 1 (University Foundation)* Stage 2 (First Year University Studies) Stage 1 (Pre–Master’s)

IELTS 5.5† IELTS 6.0† IELTS 6.0†

GCSE/IGCSE C GCSE/IGCSE C GCSE/IGCSE C

WAEC/NECO C6 WAEC/NECO C5 WAEC/NECO C5

CBSE 65% CBSE 70% CBSE 70%

* Law entry is 6.0 no band lower than 5.5 † All elements must be minimum 5.5

English language entry requirements and pre-sessional coursesNeed to provide evidence of your English language level? Take the BrunELT (Brunel English Language Test).

The BrunELT is an established test that has been developed by staff at Brunel University London to evaluate your level of English. It can be used to:

Provide evidence of your English level when applying for a degee at Brunel University London or London Brunel International College (LBIC).

Determine if you need to study a pre-sessional English course before your academic course.

We hold the test every two weeks on our campus in London and also in some selected countries throughout the year. Find out more about the test structure, dates and more at brunel.ac.uk/brunelt

Start dates, entry requirements and feesThe length of English course you require will be determined by your current level of English and the entry requirements for your chosen academic course at Brunel University London.

For more information (including start dates for Pre-sessional English for Pre-Master’s and Foundation programmes), fees and to apply, visit brunel.ac.uk/language-centre

My experience at LBIC was very good. I gained a lot of help and support from all of the tutors and staff. They provided support to everyone, especially students like me, who is from a different culture and background. They supported us academically as well.

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The journey to enrolment

1. Submit an application at lbic.navitas.com/apply

2. Receive a conditional or unconditional offer letter.

3. If conditional, submit outstanding documents or evidence required.

4. Accept the offer by completing and returning the acceptance form.

5. Pay your tuition fee deposit stated on your offer letter.

6. Receive your provisional CAS and confirm all the details are correct.

7. Provide financial evidence in line with Tier 4 visa requirements. (For international students only)

8. Receive your final CAS.

9. Apply for your Tier 4 visa at a UK visa application centre (For international students only)

10. Receive outcome of your visa and notify LBIC (For international students only)

11. Book you accommodation at Brunel University London, through Brunel University London’s Accommodation Centre Hub.

12. Book your flight to UK.

13. Enrol at LBIC.

Applying to study overseas can be complicated, so we’ve created a handy guide to help you through the process. If you have questions at any stage of your application, please email: info@lbic.brunel.ac.uk

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