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BANGOR UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

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CONTENTSO X F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O M

8WELCOME

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YOUR PATHWAY

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PATHWAY COURSES18

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS

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WHY STUDY AT BANGOR?

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES31STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

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CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY

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STUDENT SUPPORT38

CAMPUS MAP

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INTERNATIONALINCORPORATED BACHELORS
(IIB)

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INTERNATIONALINCORPORATED BACHELORS(IIB) COURSE STRUCTURE

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INTERNATIONALINCORPORATED MASTERS
(IIM)

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INTERNATIONALINCORPORATED MASTERS(IIM) COURSE STRUCTURE

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CONTINUATION DEGREES
LIST

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COURSE DATES84

HOW TO APPLY

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EXTR AORDINARYO X F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O M

EXTRAORDINARY
Be extraordinary at Bangor.

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OPPORTUNITIESO X F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O M

SINCE 1884

OPPORTUNITIESEnabling the extraordinary.

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WELCOME FROM THE COLLEGE DIRECTORO X F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O M

WELCOME FROMTHE COLLEGE
DIRECTOR
Welcome to Bangor University
International College (BUIC).

BUIC is an embedded college
on the Bangor University
campus. Here, you can do thefirst stage of your integrated
Bachelors or Masters course
in a broad range of subjects
before completing yourdegree at Bangor University.
As a BUIC student, you will
have access to all university
services and facilities so will
feel part of the university
from the day you start.
Bangor University is a
traditional university with alongstanding reputation of
excellence. The University also
has several modern state-ofthe-art facilities. Bangor is a
student city located in an areaof outstanding natural beauty.
It is a low cost, quiet and safe
place, that is ideal for studying.
As College Director of BUIC,
I am committed to ensuringthat you receive the best
possible learning and teachingexperience. You will study
with students from all over
the world. Our dedicatedteam of academic staff and8experienced tutors will help
you adjust to academic life in
the UK so that you are readyto transition seamlessly into
university. Our tutors focus
on developing your English
language and academic study
skills as well as core subject
knowledge. Our classes are
typically small and interactive innature. You will receive a lot of
individual support and regularfeedback on your academic
performance. All of this will
help you to increase yourconfidence in communicating
in a higher education context
and put you on the path toboth academic success andfuture career success.
At BUIC, we are incredibly
proud of the high level ofindividualised support that
we provide to all our students
on every step of the student
journey, from pre-arrival topost-departure. Our committed
team of support staff arehere to support you on a
range of matters concernedwith life as an international

student. We will ensure thatyou feel looked after andpart of the BUIC family.
BUIC is now fully open to
students. Bangor University,
libraries, social spaces, andsports facilities are also all
open for students to use andenjoy. For the September
2022 and the 3 October 2022
intake at BUIC, all teaching
will continue to be in-person
and on-campus. You will not
be able to join your classes
online as lessons are not being
live streamed. You will be
expected to travel to Bangor
before the start of term on
3 October 2022 so that you
can join your classes on time.
Before you arrive, you will needto arrange to live in Bangor
or no more than an hour from
Bangor so that you can attend
all your on-campus classes.
We look forward to welcoming
you to BUIC soon.
Laura McKenzie
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YOUR PATHWAY TO
UNIVERSITY WITH
BUIC
Bangor University International
College (BUIC) is a specialist
embedded college offering
Incorporated Programmes,
where international students
can begin their studies at
Bangor University.
Choose your level of study
At BUIC we offer two levelsof study: The International
Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) andthe International Incorporated
Masters (IIM). Within the IIB,
there are two levels, known as

International Year Zero (IYZ) andthe International Year One (IY1).
Continue onto your chosen
degreeFollowing successful
completion of stage one at
BUIC, you will continue yourstudies directly with Bangor
University. The University
has a wide range of fantastic
and highly regarded degree
courses in subjects ranging
from Banking and Finance toPsychology.

“My favourite things about BUIC were the close knit community,
approachable staff and introduction to life as a masters student!”
Nadeerah Idris from Brunei
MBA Islamic Banking and Finance

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IN PARTNERSHIPWITH OXFORDINTERNATIONAL

BENEFITSINCLUDESMALL
CLASSESEXPERIENCED
TEACHING STAFF

AT THE HEART OF BANGOR
UNIVERSITY

CLOSE TO
UNIVERSITYACCOMMODATIONFULL UNIVERSITYSTUDENT STATUS FROM
THE DAY YOU START

CONTINUE YOUR STUDIESDIRECTLY WITH BANGOR
UNIVERSITY

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Oxford International operates
Bangor University International
Collge (BUIC) in partnership with
Bangor University.

Our courses help over 50,000
UK and international students
achieve academic successevery year.

Founded in 1991, Oxford
International is an accredited
private education provider
that operates independent
boarding schools, international
colleges, and English language
centres across the UK andNorth America to create lifeenhancing experiences forstudents worldwide.

We have built strong
relationships with education
consultants worldwide andpride ourselves on delivering
the best courses for theirstudents.

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PATHWAYCOURSESINTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED BACHELORS (IIB)
International Year Zero (IYZ)
This IYZ at BUIC is the first year of a 4-year integrated degree
course. IYZ provides 1-year of preparation for entry into thefirst year of a 3-year bachelor’s degree at Bangor University.

High
SchoolStage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

InternationalYear ZeroFirst Year
DegreeSecond Year
DegreeFinal Year
DegreePre-Sessional English
Delivered by

Graduate!

Continue atInternational Year One (IY1)
The IY1 at BUIC is the first year of a 3-year integrated degree
course. IY1 is equivalent to the first year of a 3-year bachelor’s
degree, leading to direct entry into the second year of abachelor’s degree at Bangor University.

High
SchoolStage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

InternationalYear One

Second Year
DegreeFinal Year
DegreePre-Sessional English
Delivered by

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Graduate!

Continue at

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INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED MASTERS (IIM)
The IIM at BUIC is an integrated degree course, providing
either 1 term or 2 terms of preparation for entry into a
1-year master's degree in accounting, banking, business,finance or psychology at Bangor University.

Undergraduate
DegreeStage 1

Stage 2

Pre-Master's
Programme

Master's Study at University

Pre-Sessional English
Delivered by

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Graduate!

Continue at

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SUPPORTINGOUR STUDENTS
TO SUCCESSAMEERA RAHIL MIRZASTUDYING MEDIA STUDIES“My BUIC education has provided me with the informationand tools I need to be effective in the workplace. The
technological abilities I'm learning as part of my program
will be useful in real-world situations. Many of the skills
I learnt have come in handy. I cannot overstate theimportance of the soft skills that are taught during
presentations and lectures. They are necessary for a
successful career. Best decision ever!”18

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STUDENT SUCCESSSTARTS AT BUIC
'I graduated from Bangor
University through thepathway provided by OIEG
in collaboration with Bangor
University international college,
which is a phenomenal instituteto start your journey in higher
education. I embarked on myjourney in January 2020 at
BUIC which was thousandsof miles away from home, but
the staff and the beautiful
Welsh people were sowelcoming that I felt at home.

'Stay focused anddream big. Dreams
do come true.'
Moneeb Ur Rehman
Class of 2022
MONEEB UR
REHMANCONVERSION
AND MARKETINGEXECUTIVE OIEGBUIC prepared me for the
standard of higher educationin the United Kingdom which
helped in the university.
Learning from modules
like study skills, English foracademic purposes, and ofcourse the relevant degreesubjects helped me to develop
a thorough fundamental
knowledge of the businesssubject and understanding thequestions and how to approachthe questions. This enabled
me to secure decent grades
throughout my time at Bangor
University. My tip new students
is stay focused and dreambig. Dreams do come true.'

Chat with our students
Want to know more? About thestudent experience at BUIC?
Visit oxfordinternational.com/
chat-to-our-students
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WHY STUDY AT
BANGOR
UNIVERSITY?

O X F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O M

At Bangor, you’ll benefit froman exceptional academic
experience set against thestunning backdrop of thenorth Wales landscape. Ourethos of high-quality teaching,rigorous academic standards
and a post-university
focus is combined with afantastic student experience– all of which will help you
unlock your potential.

TOP 70 UNIVERSITY IN
THE WORLD
Bangor University has beenranked among the top 70
global institutions and 1st
in Wales for their impact onsociety outside their researchand teaching.
(Times Higher Education University
Impact Rankings 2020)

DISCOVE R WHY BANGORWE LCOMES STUDE NT S FROMALL OVE R THE WORLD
Founded in 1884 and dedicated to academic
excellence for more than 135 years, Bangor
University is among the oldest degree-awarding
institutions in the UK. With around 11,000 students
from over 110 nationalities, international students
find Bangor a truly welcoming community and a
special place to study.

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TOP 40 IN THE UK FOR
TEACHING QUALITY(The Times & Sunday Times Good
University League Guide Table 2021)

TOP 5 IN THE UK FOR
LECTURERS AND
TEACHING QUALITY(Whatuni 2022)

15TH IN THE WORLDFOR SUSTAINABILITY,UI GREENMETRIC(World University Rankings, 2021)

88% OF GRADUATES
Progressed to employment or
further study within 6 months ofgraduation(DLHE 2021)

OVER 120 STUDENTNATIONALITIES ON
CAMPUS
No.1 UK UNIVERSITY FORRESEARCH IN THE FIELD
OF BANKING
Bangor Business School is the
top institution in the UK - andamongst the workd's top 30- for
Banking research.
(RePEc August 2021)

TOP 5 IN THE UK FOR
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
(WhatUni 2022)

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W H Y S T U DY AT B A N G O R

Idyllic setting for student
life
Situated on the north coastof Wales, with a temperate
coastal climate year-round,
Bangor offers an exceptional
lifestyle. Located in an area ofoutstanding natural beauty justoutside Snowdonia National
Park, Bangor boasts dramatic
views across the sparkling
Menai Straits to the stunning
Isle of Anglesey.

Cost of living
Ranked 1st in the UK for lowest
cost of living for students!*
Bangor is considered amongst
the most economical places tostudy in the UK in terms of costof living (accommodation, food,clothing, books etc).
*Totally Money 2019

A warm & friendly
environment
Many of our students choose
Bangor because of the small
and friendly nature of the
University and town. The
university offers a relaxedenvironment for students
to socialise, learn and makefriends for life.
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O X F O R D I N T E R N AT I O N A L . C O MSocial life & entertainment
Academi, the official studentclub, is the place to go for nighttime socialising. Bar Uno, on
the Ffriddoedd student village
and Barlow’s, on the St Mary’s
student village are otherpopular venues for students.
The Pontio centre is alandmark building which links
Bangor University and thecommunity which surrounds it.
In addition to providing a basefor the Students’ Union, Pontio
houses a cinema, theatre,
lecture theatres, and places
to eat.

Travel links
Bangor is relatively easy
to travel to, with excellent
connections to major cities
and international airports in the
UK. The city is just over twohours by train from Liverpool
and Manchester, and three anda half hours from London*.
* All travel times given are averages basedon journeys at time of writing. For current
train journey times, visit nationalrail.co.uk

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AN AWARD
WINNINGSTUDENTEXPERIENCE
Bangor student’s union (UNDEB)
bangorstudents.com

Excellent sport facilities
If you love sports, athletics
and the outdoor life, Bangor
is the place for you. The
University has great facilities
for outdoor and indoor
sports including Badminton,
Volleyball, Basketball, Netball,
Indoor Hockey, Five-a-side
Futsal, Table Tennis, Archery,
Trampoline, Tennis, Indoor
Cricket, Fitness classes, Weighttraining room, Cardio-vasculartraining room, Squash Courts,
Climbing Wall, Athletics Trackand Martial Arts. There is also apublic swimming pool close to
the University.
Sports clubs
bangorstudents.com/sport/
clubsSports facilities
bangor.ac.uk/brailsford

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Did you know… ?
Top 5 in the UK for our'Students' Union'(WhatUni 2022)

International Societies at
BangorAfro-Caribbean Society
Chinese Society
Hellenic Society
Indian SocietyInternational Student Society
Japanese Society
Korean Society
Kurdish Society
Malaysian Students’ Society
Vietnamese Society

And many more!
Some clubs focus on generalinterests like music orphotography, but there are also
clubs such as the Law Societythat complement specificcourses of study. Religious

groups include the ChristianUnion and Islamic Society.
Full list at:bangor.ac.uk/studentlife/clubs_
societies
Want to know more?
Find out all you need to know
about the student experience islike at Bangor.

Tap the QR code above
or visit our website,
oxfordinternational.com/
chat-to-our-students

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TOP 10 THINGS FORBANGOR STUDENTS
TO DO#1 Visit Bangor Cathedral#2 Climb Snowdon the highest mountain in Walesand England#3 Go crabbing on Beaumaris pier and take a boat
trip out to Puffin island#4 Take the Llandudno tram to the top of the Great
Orme#5 Visit Conwy or Caernarfon castle, both UNESCOWorld Heritage sites#6 Shopping in Chester#7 Go to see a football match in Liverpool orManchester#8 Dare to ride the fastest zip wire in the world at
Zipworld"It’s a nice place, it’sa small town and it’sreally a safe place. I
really like Bangor.”
MadihasBusiness Law#9 Try surfing in an artificial lagoon at Surf
Snowdonia#10 Go to Cardiff for the weekend and watch a rugby
match

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MODERN & SAFESTUDENTACCOMMODATION

Prices range from £98 to £199 a week – withheating, lighting, hot water, electricity, furnitureand Internet access all included.
Private accommodation
If you would prefer to arrange
private accommodation, you’ll
find plenty of information on
how to do so from the student
housing office.

Why live in halls ofresidence?

University Halls. These
include kayaking, mountainwalks, film nights, music
events, pizza parties and life
skills workshops!

What's included?

Free gym and campus
membership• It provides you with the best
introduction to university
life.

• Free campus life activities

Gym and Campus Membershipis free for all students inuniversity accommodation –meaning you can keep fit andhealthy and attend fun campus
events throughout the year at
no extra cost.

• It's the best place to makenew friends and develops
strong bonds of friendshipthat can last a lifetime.

• Laundry Facilities

24 hour assistanceHall wardens and security
officers at our residences also
provide 24-hour assistanceso that you can feel safe andsecure.
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For available properties andlandlord contact details:
bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/
studenthousing• In halls students have thesupport of the Mentor Teamif you are struggling withliving away from home or
may have any other issues.
• The Campus Life
Programme is run by the
Residential Life team andstudent coordinators for
all residents of Bangor• Free Wi-Fi Access• Free Gym Membership• Hall Wardens & Security 24 hour assistance• Sports facilities• Cafe/Bar• Shop• Social Spaces

TOP 3 UNIVERSITY IN
THE UK FOR STUDENTACCOMMODATIONWhatUni Awards 2022

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C A R E E R S & E M P L O YA B I L I T Y

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To prepare for today’scompetitive job market,
students often need to think
about developing professional
skills and enhancing theiremployability while still atuniversity. Doing so gives you amuch higher chance of making
a strong start in your chosen
career.

CAREERS &EMPLOYABILITY

TOP 20UK University
for Career Prospects
What Uni 2022

At Bangor, you have theopportunity to gain more thana degree. The University’s
Careers and Employability
Service provides a wide rangeof resources to help you startplanning your future – aswell as a number of exciting
opportunities to set your careerin motion.

Careers advice
The Careers Service offers avariety of resources to help
you find your perfect career.
Students can request a
confidential personal careeradvice session, attend any of
our workshops, and make useof online resources tailored toeach subject.

Workshops and events
The university holds a rangeof careers events throughout
the academic year. These
include workshops deliveredby employability advisers,
job-hunting skills seminars,
employer-led skills development
sessions, and careers fairs.

Internships
If you have an idea of what
sector you want to work in, aninternship or placement canbe an excellent way to gain
experience and build contacts
or see what it is like to workin a particular field. Bangor
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University runs undergraduate
internship schemes twice ayear that allow students to workin a professional environment
while learning relevant skills
and earning money. There is awide range of internships, frommedical research to marketingand promotion; some courses
also offer short work experienceplacements or projects withlocal companies.

Working while you study
Bangor TARGETconnect
is the University’s Student
Employment Bureau – wherestudents can find out about
opportunities for graduate
jobs (local, national andinternational); full-time, parttime, and temporary jobs; work
experience; internships; andvolunteering opportunities.

Enterprise andself-employment
The B-Enterprising programme
helps students at Bangor
University and graduates
in Wales to develop theirenterprise skills or start a new
business.**Higher Education Statistics agency

Bangor EmployabilityAward (BEA)
Open to all students, the Bangor
Employability Award recognises
transferable skills built throughordinary university activities.
Students gain points towards
the Award through volunteering,attending workshops or actively
participating in the Student
Union’s clubs and societies.
Taking part in the scheme canmake a major difference to yourperformance in the graduate job
market.
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C A R E E R S & E M P L O YA B I L I T Y

Level up yourcareer search
Oxford International
Education Group has
recently launched a careers
platform in collaboration
with the Student Circus
to offer all Pre-Master’s
students exclusive accessto visa-enabled jobs in the
UK and other countries.
You can browse and apply
for part-time, full-timejobs, placements, andinternships.
Students can also givethemselves a competitiveedge and add extra value totheir degree by taking partin relevant work experienceand volunteering. To help you
make informed choices about
this – and all other aspectsof your future employment– the University also offers
its graduates careers
advice for life through our
Careers Service. Together
with our careers fairs andentrepreneurship training, we
aim to help you choose yourfuture direction and give you
the best chance to pursue yourcareer goals.

Your career after
university
This new initiative is available
to all Pre-master’s students
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has been confirmed at BUIC. It
allows you to source suitablejobs without spending hours
looking for visa-sponsoredjobs. You can use this platform
throughout your studies andbeyond graduation*.

How to sign up?

*Only available to students for additiona
3years post-graduation through Oxford
International Education Group.

For more information visit
oxfordinternational.com/prearrivals/pre-arrival-buicStudent Circus and the student
support team at BUIC willcontact you to sign up andcreate your profile. Then you
can begin your search for yournew role!

Preparing you for theworld of work
In addition to your exclusive
access to the job listing,
you will benefit from theopportunity to participate
in workshops; like theOxford International Careers
Bootcamp, which will involve
CV building, how to build yourprofessional profile and more.

The Benefits• Filtered Jobs in the UK for
visa-sponsorship• Full access of the platform
via oieg.studentcircus.com• Workshops & webinars• Global jobs in 30+ HomeCountries and Country
Guides• Immigration Guide

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STUDENTSUPPORT
A list of Student Services
available to you:• Practical help
• Student Counselling Service• Mental Health Advice• Partner GP Surgery• International Student
Support• Chaplaincy Team• Personal Contact
The Student Support teambangor.ac.uk/studentservices

The welfare of ourstudents is our top
priority, and we provide
a number of services
to ensure students canalways seek assistance forany problems.
• Our Student Services
Centre provides
comprehensive,
professional support –ranging from financial
advice and study skills todyslexia support, welfare
issues and counselling.
• A dedicated Disability Teamis also on hand to give
advice on a broad range of
disability-related matters.

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Support Team provides
guidance on matters
including employment
regulations, welfare issues,
living in Bangor, healthcare,immigration, and visa
applications.
Contact Student Support
internationalsupport@
bangor.ac.uk

World class academic
facilities• Arts and innovation centre,
Pontio• Ocean-going research ship
• Natural history museum• Multimedia language centre• MRI scanner• Reserch farm and field
centreIT Support and learning
resources
To support yourlearning activities, theuniversity provides:• Access to the internet
across the university• A university email accountand a safe place to store
your work• Open access computer labs
• A secure virtual learning
environment ‘Blackboard’,
where course materials,
notes, PowerPoint slides,
and other learning materials
are made available by your
tutor

6TH
In the UK forBest Careers Service
Student Crowd 2021

• Access to library, archives,
printing & binding, andphotocopying services• Botanic gardens• One of the most noteworthyarchival and rare bookcollections held by auniversity in Wales• Science and engineeringlaboratories
The Student Support teambangor.ac.uk/studentservices
bangor.ac.uk/international/
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CAMPUS MAP &FACILITIESSchool Of Music &MediaManagement Centre
LoungeClick on the icons on the map to
discover all the amazing amenities
close to students on campus!

International Student
Support Office andStudent Services

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INTERNATIONALINCORPORATEDBACHELORS (IIB)I N T E R N AT I O N A L Y E A R Z E R O ( I Y Z )Business, Management and Economics
Engineering and Computer Science
Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences

I N T E R N AT I O N A L Y E A R O N E ( I Y 1 )Business, Management and FinancePsychology

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IIB

INTERNATIONALYEAR ZERO (IYZ)

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OVERVIEWThe International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first year of a 4-year IIB.
Your first year is taught at the International College (BUIC). Onceyou successfully complete this year, you will continue studying
the remaining stages of your degree at Bangor University.
During the three terms encapsulating the IYZ, you'll gain
additional skills in your chosen study route and the necessary
English language skills to succeed during your studies.

High
SchoolYO U CA N C H O O S E TO ST U DY O N E O F T H E
FOLLOWING THREE ROUTES

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

InternationalYear ZeroFirst Year
DegreeSecond Year
DegreeFinal Year
DegreePre-sessional English
Delivered by

Graduate!

Continue atBusiness, Management and Economics
Engineering and Computer Science
Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences

Enrol onto the IYZ pathway
you must meet the following
entry requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS
For direct entry to the IYZpathway the minimum overall
IELTS score requirement is• 5.5 with no less than 5.5

COUNTRY SPECIFICREQUIREMENTS
Visit for more information on
country specific requirements
oxfordinternational.com/
admissions/country-entryrequirements

COMMON MODULES FOR
ALL IYZ PATHWAYS
As well as modules uniqueto your specific pathway,
you will also study several
modules common to all
pathways. These modules are:• English for Academic
Purposes (EAP)• UK Government and Society• Information Technology
and Communication Skills
For more information onthese modules please
visit oxfordinternational.
com/iyz-at-bangor

Chat with our students
Want to know more
about the IYZ at BUIC?
Meet one of our student
ambassadors and getyour answers first hand.

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ABOUT THE COURSE

IYZ

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTCONTINUATION
DEGREES

Our IYZ in Business and Management will
give you an excellent grounding in the basics
of business, encompassing key economic,
legal and management principles. You will
also develop maths skills that are vital foryour degree studies.

BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance

BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOLBusiness Management

Banking and FinanceBangor Business School is a leading teaching
and research centre with a prestigious
reputation. Your chosen degree course will
set you on the path to a dream career in theworld of business or finance. Graduates ofmany business-related degree courses are
eligible for exemptions from modules andexaminations if you wish to take a further
professional qualification in marketing or
accountancy.

Marketing

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Marketing at Bangor University is ranked
in the Top 15 for Research Intensity(The Complete University Guide 2022)

You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Business Functions
A basic introduction to
the study of businessand management, thismodule introduces
the function ofmarketing in different
types of businesses
and organisations.
It considers issues
around the liberalisationof trade and thedevelopment of the
global market and how
they have affectedbusinesses and theemergence of theinternational manager.
Business Law
Providing you with afunctional knowledgeof the basic rights andliabilities in law affecting
modern businesses,
this module covers
types of business entity,
such as partnerships
and companies. You46

will learn about thelegal system in Englandand Wales, including
the small claims
track, and the rights
and responsibilitiesof businesses in thislegal framework.
Financial Accounting
Covering the basic
mechanics andprocesses of financial
accounting in theory
and practice, thismodule prepares you
for the later years ofyour degree studies in
Business Management
and Accounting and
Finance. It will also give
you an understandingof financial accounting
procedures andtheir importance inmonitoring progress
and profitability to run
a business effectively.
Macroeconomics
Familiarising you with
the UK economy andgovernment policy, thismodule also introduces
key macroeconomic
indicators, including
GDP per capita, priceindices and balanceof payments. You’lllearn about fiscal
and monetary policy
aims, the desire
for growth and therelationship between
policy and rates ofinflation, deflation andunemployment. National
goals are viewed in
the context of broader
groupings such as theEU, and the impactof the developmentof a global market.
Management Studies
In this module, you’ll
receive a basic
introduction to thestudy of business andmanagement. You’lllearn the different
types of businesses
and organisations,as well as how tofinance a start-up. The
module also illustrates
different approaches
to management andexplains decisionmaking processes.

In this module, you willlearn the maths skills
expected of you atdegree level. It covers
essential mathematicallanguage, notation,
conventions and units,
as well as developing
your algebraic skills andintroducing you to basic
statistical concepts,
topics and methods.
Microeconomics
Providing a basic
introduction
to the study ofMicroeconomics, thismodule introduces
relevant theories,
concepts andterminology as
well as explaining
key topics such as
demand and supply,
the economic problem
and the allocation of
scarce resources.
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Covering the major mathematical and scientificprinciples, this course gives you a great start inengineering and computing. With a heavy focus onmaths, physics and programming, you will deepen
your understanding of these subjects during yourfoundation year.

IYZ

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTERSCIENCE"Students at Electronic Engineering are involved
with a number of professional bodies. Electronic
Engineering is an academic partner of the UK IET
and also has student chapters of two international engineering societies - IEEE and SPIE.”
Dr Iestyn Pierce
Head of Electronic Engineering

After finishing the course, you will continue
your studies in either our School of Computer
Science where you will obtain a BSc degree that isaccredited by the British Computer Society or you
will join our School of Electronic Engineering with
its range of specialist courses. Our BEng degree
courses, which are accredited by the Institution ofEngineering and Technology, can set you on theroad to Chartered Engineer Status.

BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering

BSc (Hons)
Computer Information
Systems

Computer Systems
Engineering

Computer Information
Systems for Business
Computer Science
Electronic Engineering

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.

Law, capacitors in DC
circuits, measuring AC,transistors and logic
circuits.

Compulsory
modules include:

Further Mathematics
This module covers
complex mathematicalskills and knowledge,
such as: algebra,
including partial
fractions and inverse
functions; the circle;
trigonometry;differentiation andintegration, including
trigonometric, andlogarithmic andexponential functions;and solving first-orderdifferential equations
with separable
variables, vector andvector methods in two
and three dimensions,and forces as fixed
vectors.

Database Design and
Usage
This module is apractical introduction
to the technology andterminology aroundtabular data, and theconstruction and useof a database. You willdevelop a database fora given situation – forexample, a simulated
business using
current standards andappropriate software –and use that database
to identify and solve
problems.
Electricity, Electronics
and Fields
This module provides
you with a basic
knowledge of electricity
and electronics, andof fields, that you
will be able to apply
in real engineeringand computing
situations. You willlearn about current
and charge, Ohm’s

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CONTINUATION
DEGREES

Mechanics
Continuing to develop
your maths skills
and knowledge, thismodule introduces you
to the relationships
between forces, linear
motion and energy,
and the conditions forthe static equilibriumof a body. The main
topics it covers are:vectors; forces andequilibrium; relative
motion; Newton’s Laws
of Motion; friction,
including Hooke’s Law;
and work, energy andpower, including workand kinetic energy, andthe conservation of
mechanical energy.

and waves. There is aheavy emphasis on safe
laboratory practice andprocedures. The main
topics covered are:properties of waves;sound; reflection andrefraction; interference
and diffraction; andelectromagnetic waves.

Problem Solving andProgramming
Introducing you toproblem solving via
computer applications,
you’ll develop abasic understandingof algorithms andtheir uses, as well
as gaining hands-on
experience using simple
software programs
to solve problems.
You will receive abasic introduction
to the techniques ofdata handling andprocessing, and to thesyntax of programming
languages required for acomputing degree

Pure Mathematics
This module provides
you with the appropriate
foundation in maths
skills that you needfor undergraduate
studies in engineeringand computer science.
The main topics
covered are: algebra,
including indices andlogarithms; binomial
theorem and quadratic
equations; differential
calculus; integration
as the inverse ofdifferentiation; set
theory; and probability
and experimental laws.

Properties of Matterand Waves
In this module, you’ll
gain a basic knowledgeof atomic physics,
materials, heat andgases, and oscillations

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ABOUT THE COURSE
This broad-based pathway will give you an
excellent grounding for undergraduate degrees ina variety of areas, including Media, Law, Sociology
and Psychology. After completing the first stage at
BUIC, you will continue your chosen degree in the
School of Social Sciences, School of Law, Schoolof Psychology or School of Creative Studies &Media.

IYZ

LAW, MEDIA, PSYCHOLOGY AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Our School of Psychology is one of the largest
in the UK with a strong global reputation forboth Teaching and Research.
“Everybody is so nice and respectful and iswilling to help anytime. Also the facilities work
well and are up to date. I personally enjoy
joining societies and attending social nights”
Sophia from Egypt
Media Studies

Bangor is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for Social
Policy & Administration (The Guardian University
Rankings 2022). Bangor Law School offers adiverse range of undergraduate degrees, our LLB
degrees are approved by the Law Society andrecognised for entry onto professional vocational
training. Law is ranked top 30 in the UK by the
Guardian University Guide 2021 and offers you theopportunity to apply for an internship in Barristers
Chambers and also get invaluable experience oflegal practice in our very own mooting court.

WHAT WILL I STUDY? In this module, you will
Compulsory
modules include:
Legal System ofEngland and Wales
Introducing key featuresof the legal system ofEngland and Wales,
this module covers
its principles andprocesses. You willlearn about the different
types and levels ofcourt, including the jury
system and the rolesof judges, barristers,
solicitors and court
officials, as well asprocesses around civil
and criminal cases.
Management Studies
In this module, you’ll
receive a basic
introduction to thestudy of business andmanagement. You’lllearn the different
types of businesses
and organisations, aswell as how to finance a
start-up.
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Business and theSocial Sciences50

learn the maths skills
expected of you atdegree level. It covers
essential mathematicallanguage, notation,
conventions, as well
as developing youralgebraic skills andintroducing you to basic
statistical concepts,
topics and methods.
Media Studies (NewsMedia)
You will be introduced
to key concepts
underpinning a range of
media activities in thismodule. It considers therole and impact of themass media in the UK– both print and digital– in the context of wider
society, through a studyof the news media.
Microeconomics
Providing a basic
introduction
to the study ofMicroeconomics, thismodule introduces
relevant theories,
concepts andterminology as well as
explaining key topics

CONTINUATION
DEGREESMedia Studies
and Production

LLB (Hons)
Law

Media Studies
with Theatre andPerformance

Law with Criminology
BA (Hons)
Creative Studies
Criminology andCriminal Justice
Film Studies andProduction
Health and Social Care
Journalism andMedia Studies
such as demand andsupply, the economic
problem and theallocation of scarce
resources.
Macroeconomics
Familiarising you with
the UK economy andgovernment policy, thismodule also introduces
key macroeconomic
indicators, including
GDP per capita, priceindices and balance of
payments.
Business Law(Compulsory for
progression to Law
degrees)
Providing you with afunctional knowledgeof the basic rights andliabilities in law affecting
modern businesses,
this module covers
types of business entity,
such as partnerships
and companies.
Media Studies(Film and TV)(Compulsory for
progression to
Media degrees)This module aims

Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Psychology
Psychology with Clinicaland Health Psychology
Psychology with
Forensic Psychology
Psychology with
Neuropsychology

to broaden yourknowledge of criticaland cultural theory inmedia. You will develop
an understanding of thetheoretical aspects offilm and TV production,with an emphasis
on story-telling.
Psychology(Compulsory for
progression to
Psychology degrees)
To introduce the main
theoretical approaches
to Psychology andconsider its historicaldevelopment as afield of study; to build
awareness of key
ideas and concepts;
to focus on the areasof Social, Cognitiveand Developmental
Psychology; and to
introduce Researchmethods and related
ethical considerations.
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OVERVIEWThe International Year One (IY1) is the first year of
the 3-year IIB, it is the equivalent to your first year of
study at undergraduate level.
Your first year is taught at the International College(BUIC). Once you successfully complete this year, youwill continue studying the remaining stages of yourdegree at Bangor University.
During this stage you'll study a combination of
first year university subjects modules and English
language skills.

High
SchoolStage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

InternationalYear One

Second Year
DegreeFinal Year
DegreeGraduate!

Pre-sessional English
Delivered by

YO U CA N C H O O S E TO ST U DYONE OF THE FOLLOWING T WO
ROUTES
Business, Management and FinanceContinue atTo enrol onto the IY1 pathway
you must meet the following
entry requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS
For direct entry to the IYZpathway the minimum overall
IELTS score requirement is:

Psychology• 5.5 with no less than 5.5

COUNTRY SPECIFICREQUIREMENTS
Visit for more information on
country specific requirements
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COMMON MODULES FOR
ALL IY1 PATHWAYS
As well as modules uniqueto your specific pathway,
you will also study one
module common to all
pathways. This modules is:• English for University
Learning
For more informationon this module please
visit oxfordinternational.
com/iy1-at-bangor

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ABOUT THE COURSECONTINUATION
DEGREES

Our IY1 course is the first year of a business
management and finance related degree. You
will learn core subjects relating to management,
economics and accounting. On successful
completion, you will continue onto the second
year of your chosen undergraduate degree with
Bangor Business School.

BSc (Hons)
Accounting and
FinanceBanking and FinanceBusiness Management

As a student of Bangor Business School student
you will benefit from a varied programme of guest
lectures. Recent speakers have included the Chief
Executive of the Scottish Premier League, theChief Operating Officer of No. 10 & 11 Downing
Street, and the Head of IT Security at HSBC.

Marketing

IY1

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT
AND FINANCE
No.1 UK University
for Research in thefield of Banking.
(RePEc, 2021)

WHAT WILL I STUDY? conventions. You will
You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Business Project andStudy Skills
In this module you willdevelop and apply
academic and study
skills, including theskills of synthesisingsource material,presenting analysis
and production of a
final extended research
essay with bibliography,
and the delivery of agroup-basedpresentation.
Financial andManagement
Accounting
In financial accounting
you will study theprinciples and practiceof double-entry
bookkeeping, as well as
developing a broader
understanding ofaccounting concepts,
principles and56

learn how to record
transactions andprepare annual financial
statements; and how
to analyse, interpretand communicate theinformation containedin financial statements,and explain theirlimitations.
Introduction to
Business andMarketingThis module provides
an understanding ofa range of activities
associated withcorporate, operational,
functional aims,
objectives, strategies
and strategic decision
making. Topics include
tactical decision
making, operational
management, humanresource management
or managing people,
organisational
structures, managing
change, and therelationship between
management,
shareholders, and otherstakeholders.

Introduction to
Economics
In microeconomics
you will examine theworkings of the freemarket economy, andsee how economic
decisions in respectof the allocation of
scarce resources areshaped by market
forces through theinteractions between
demand and supply.
Production andcost theory, and theeconomic theory of
the firm are examined,
and you will debate therole of government
in safeguarding theinterests of consumers
and producers,
promoting competition,and improving
efficiency.

solve mathematicalequations and use
mathematics as atool for decisionmaking in business,management andfinance. You will learn
how to describe datausing graphical andnumerical methods,
and use probability todescribe situations of
uncertainty.
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Mathematics for
Business and FinanceThis module introduces
mathematics andstatistical techniquesthat are essential
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ABOUT THE COURSECONTINUATION
DEGREESA psychology degree opens up a variety of career
options, such as a professional psychologist
as well as other disciplines such as healthcare,teaching, marketing, or management. Even if
you decide to ultimately not join the world of
psychology, the analytical, and research skills you
gain will make you a high-quality candidate formany organisations.

BSc (Hons)
Psychology

Our IY1 in Psychology at BUIC offers you analternative route to a BSc (Hons) Psychology
degree. Once you have completed this first stage
at BUIC, you will continue directly with Bangor
University. Home to one of the largest and most
cosmopolitan psychology departments in the UK.

IY1

PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology at Bangor University is ranked
8th in the UK for student satisfaction(Complete University Guide, 2022)

WHAT WILL I STUDY? mind, conditioning and
You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Applied Psychology
This module looks
at ways in which
psychological training,theory and research
can apply to real-lifesituations. In addition
to clinical, educational
psychology andcounselling, you will
also look at forensic
psychology, the impactof psychologicalinsights in the worldof business andmanagement andurban planning. The
module will show how
an understandingof human attitudes,
reactions andbehaviours influences
decision-making in allthese areas.
Behavioural
Psychology
You will consider
the link between
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the interaction withthe environment. Whatdefines rational andabnormal behaviour
and why behaviours are
so difficult to influenceor adjust are discussed.
Additionally, this course
reviews mental healthproblems, including
stress, anomalistic
psychology and theexperience of theparanormal. You will
also consider positive
psychology and thescience of happiness
and well-being.
Biological Psychology
You will learn
the principles of
biological psychology,
considering theanatomy of the brain
and how the brain
influences the mind,
so affecting behaviour.
You will examine thedifferent locationof mental functions
and behaviours andhow the brain may beaffected by injury or
neurological disorder.
Elements of cognitive
psychology are
explored, including
memory and language
acquisition.

Research Methods
This module aims tointroduce you to theresearch methods
and statistics usedwithin Psychology. You
will learn about using
the correct scientificmethod for planning,undertaking andinterpreting research.
Scientific
Communication
This module
teaches you how tocommunicate within ascientific setting clearlyand effectively, bothin writing and verbally.
You will study scientifictexts and listen tolectures and write
summaries of what
you learnt from this.
This style of learning
will provide you withthe opportunities todemonstrate yourunderstanding ofand ability to engage
with scientific writing.
Students will also be
required to work ingroups, discussing
current Psychology
topics.

Social Psychology
This module will look
into psychologicaltheories in Social
Psychology. Students
will get an introduction
into interpersonal
relationships, attitudeformation, structure
and change, social
influence and groupdynamics. This course
allows students
to explore humanbehaviour in a socialand cultural context
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Course Structures for IYZ and IY1Course Structures for IYZ and IY1ModulesInternational Year Zero (IYZ)

KEY:Business,
Managementand Economics• Compulsory subject° Optional subject

Engineeringand Computer
ScienceLaw, Media,
Psychology
and Social
Science

International Year One (Y1)

ModulesInternational Year Zero (IYZ)

Business,
Management
and Finance

KEY:

Business,
Managementand Economics

Psychology• Compulsory subject° Optional subject

Engineeringand Computer
Science

International Year One (Y1)
Law, Media,
Psychology
and Social
Science•

Media Studies (News Media)•

Behavioural Psychology•

Media Studies (Film and TV)•**

Biological Psychology•

Microeconomics

Applied Psychology

Business Functions•

Business Law

•

•*
•

Business Project and Study Skills
Database Design and Usage•

Electricity, Electronics and Fields•

English for Academic Purposes

•

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•

•***
•

Research Methods•

Scientific Communication•

Social Psychology

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•

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•
•

Introduction to Economics••

Introduction to Psychology•

Legal System of England and Wales
Macroeconomics••

Management Studies•••

Mathematics for Business andFinance•••*Core for progression to Law degrees. ** Core for progression to Media degrees. *** Core for progression to Psychology degrees.

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•

•

Introduction to Business andMarketingMathematics (Mechanics)

Properties of Matter and Waves

UK Government and Society•

Further Mathematics

Mathematics for Business and Social
Sciences••

Financial and Management
Accounting

Information Technology andCommunication Skills•

Psychology•

Psychology•

Problem-solving and Computer
Programming

Pure Mathematics

English for University Learning
Financial Accounting•

Business,
Management
and Finance*Core for progression to Law degrees. ** Core for progression to Media degrees. *** Core for progression to Psychology degrees.

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OVERVIEWThe Pre-Masters Programme (PMP) of our International
Incorporated Masters (IIM) pathway is delivered at Bangor
University International College (BUIC). The PMP ranges in lengthand provides an essential grounding for successful postgraduate
study. Once you successfully complete this programme, you willcontinue studying the remaining stage of your degree at Bangor
University.
This stage of your Pre-Master’s Programme focuses on equipping
you with additional skills in your chosen study route and theadvanced study and English language skills you need to complete
your postgraduate study at Bangor University.

YO U CA N C H O O S E TO ST U DY O N E O F T H E
FOLLOWING FOUR ROUTES

Undergraduate
DegreeStage 1

Stage 2

Pre-Master's
Programme

Master's Study at University

Pre-Sessional English
Delivered by

Graduate!

Continue at

Accounting and FinanceBusiness and Management
Investment and Banking
Psychology

To enrol onto the PMP you
must meet the following
entry requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS
For direct entry to the PMP
pathway the minimum overall
IELTS score requirement is:• One Term
(5.5 with no less than 5.5)

• Two Terms(6.0 with no less than 5.5)

COUNTRY SPECIFICREQUIREMENTS
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country specific requirements
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COMMON MODULES FOR
ALL PM PATHWAYS
As well as modules unique toyour specific pathway, youwill also study one modulecommon to all pathways.
These modules are:• Introduction to
Postgraduate Study in theUK• English for IIM Preparation 1
and 2 (Two Term only)• Business English (Two Term
only excludes Psychology)
For more informationon this module please
visit oxfordinternational.
com/pmp-at-bangor

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ABOUT THE COURSE
Accounting professionals are relied on to resolve complex issues in thebusiness world, and advanced education can give you a competitive edge inyour career.
The Bangor Business School is a leading European centre for research in thearea of Accounting and Finance, and we’ve carried out consultancy work for
the World Bank, the European Commission and the UK Treasury. The PreMaster’s stage of the IIM will give you the essential skills you need to continue
studying one of Bangor’s exceptional postgraduate degrees in accounting
and finance.

CONTINUATION
DEGREESMSc
Accounting
Accounting and
Finance
Accounting andBanking

These degree courses provide the option to follow the CFA (Chartered
Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete
the CFA Level 1 examination. The CFA has become the most respected andrecognised professional qualification in finance in the world.

IIM

After successfully completing the Pre-Master’s stage at BUIC, you willcontinue your IIM at Bangor Business School.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
WHAT WILL I STUDY? completion checklist“Teachers in Bangor University areprofessional and Bangor is a peacefulplace to study and make friends.”
Siyi from China
Banking and Finance

You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Auditing
This module considers
the importanceto a business ofthe monitoringof its financial
performance, bothin terms of meeting
the requirementsof the regulatoryenvironment within
which businesses
operate and ofproviding informationof a company’s
performance and its
financial standing
to its executive andshareholders. The
external auditing
process is reviewed,
including evidence
requiring to be
produced, compliancetests and substantive
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and computer-assisted
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and the final auditor’sreport and theneed for properly
submitted accounts
to the Registrar ofCompanies.
Financial Accounting
The aim of thismodule is to provide
an introduction toaccounting in termsof theory and practiceand covers the main
applications of ICT tofinancial accounting.
It provides you withan understandingof the technicalaspects of the subject,including doubleentry bookkeeping,calculation of key ratios
and the preparation
and use of financial
statements with afocus on limited liability
companies. It considers
appropriate UK
practice but focuseson International
Accounting Standardpractice.
Finance, Investment &Banking

The main aim of
this module is toprovide you withan introduction tocorporate finance.
You will examine
the concepts andprinciples underlying
key financial decisions,risk and return, theevaluation of projected
capital investment andanalysis of financial
performance, forexample. The module
further offers insights
into the nature of thefinancial instruments,
financial markets andfinancial intermediaries,
with particular focus on
the banking business.

pricing and, throughthese, the process ofmanagerial decisionmaking. You will bemade aware of the
major accounting
concepts and of how
financial statements
are used to support
companies in theirmeasurement of profit
and valuation of assets
and in their planning for
future strategic moves
and developments.
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study-locations/bangor

Management
Accounting
This module focuseson the techniquesof management
accounting thatare used to collect,process, andpresent financial andquantitative data
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ABOUT THE COURSECONTINUATION
DEGREESIf you want to broaden your understanding ofissues affecting the business world, the PreMasters at BUIC provides the ideal start to yourchosen Master’s degree at Bangor University.

MA
Business andMarketingAfter successfully completing the Pre-Master’sstage at BUIC you will continue your IIM in
Business and Management at Bangor Business
School.

IIM

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT"Bangor is a historical university, providing goodeducation and excellent teaching systems. I’ve
learnt lots.”
Yinzhou from China
Investment Management

All these degree courses are dual accredited by
the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), whichmeans that graduates will gain two qualifications– a Bangor University Master’s degree, and a
CMI Level 7 award. Some of the degree modules
offer professional recognition by other relevant
professional bodies including CIM, and IEMA.

WHAT WILL I STUDY? making within business
You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Business Environment
This module introduces
you to economic
theories and systems
and relates these to
the environment within
which businesses
function. You will further
be equipped with thecritical skills to apply theconcepts and principles
you study in a business
context. You will betaught to consider the
impact of government
policies and actions on
businesses and to lookbeyond national policies
to the influence of wider
economic and politicalgroupings of states.
Business Strategy andMarketingThis module provides
an understanding of
key concepts, recent
developments andissues within the studyof strategic decision-

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organisations with
an emphasis on a
critically evaluative
approach to approachand outcomes. You
are also introduced
to the theories andconcepts of marketingas a business function
and will relate theory
to practice in terms ofsetting a company’smarketing objectives,
formulating andimplementing amarketing strategy,
sales and promotional
activities, market
research and theimpact of technology
on marketing activities.

Finance, Investment &Banking
The main aim of thismodule is to provide
you with an introduction
to corporate finance.
You will examine
the concepts andprinciples underlying
key financial decisions,risk and return, theevaluation of projected
capital investment andanalysis of financial
performance, forexample. The module
further offers insights

Law and Management
Management
These courses are available
for September entry

1

MBA
Environmental
Management
Information
Management1
International Business
International Marketing

into the nature of thefinancial instruments,
financial markets andfinancial intermediaries,
with particular focus on
the banking business.
Management
Accounting
This module focuseson the techniquesof management
accounting that areused to collect, process,and present financial
and quantitative data
within an organisation
to aid performance
management, cost
control, planning andpricing and, throughthese, the process ofmanagerial decisionmaking. You will bemade aware of the
major accounting
concepts and of how
financial statements
are used to support
companies in theirmeasurement of profit
and valuation of assets
and in their planning for
future strategic moves
and developments.

module is to develop agreater understandingof some of the key
activities and functions
associated withestablishing andmanaging a business.
It considers the legal
bases of different typesof businesses and,within these, the natureand impact of different
styles of management
and leadership. You
are introduced to thefields of operations
management andorganisational
behaviour within
business and consider
how businesses
introduce and managechange.
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ABOUT THE COURSEIn the competitive world of banking, apostgraduate qualification can help you tostand out from the crowd. The Pre-Master’sStage of the IIM will broaden your knowledgeof this rapidly changing field and prepare
you for success with the completion of yourchosen Master’s degree.
The Bangor Business School is a leading
European centre for research in the area ofbanking and financial services. The Business
School has been ranked as one of the top 50 in
the world for Banking research (RePEc 2021).

IIM

INVESTMENT AND BANKING"I came to Bangor alone and left
Bangor with a beautiful family.”
Amr Al Shaher from Bahrain
Banking and FinanceMBA
Banking and FinanceMSc
Banking and Finance

FinanceFinance

Islamic Banking
and Finance

Islamic Banking
and FinanceManagement
and Finance

After successfully completing the Pre-Master’sstage at BUIC you will continue your IIM at
Bangor Business School.

WHAT WILL I STUDY? decisions, risk and
You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Business Environment
This module introduces
you to economic
theories and systems
and relates these to
the environment within
which businesses
function. You will further
be equipped with thecritical skills to apply theconcepts and principles
they study in a business
context, you will betaught to consider the
impact of government
policies and actions on
businesses and to lookbeyond national policies
to the influence of wider
economic and politicalgroupings of states.
Finance, Investment &Banking
The main aim of thismodule is to provide
you with an introduction
to corporate finance.
You will examine theconcepts and principles
underlying key financial

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CONTINUATION
DEGREES

return, the evaluationof projected capital
investment andanalysis of financial
performance, forexample. The module
further offers insights
into the nature of thefinancial instruments,
financial markets andfinancial intermediaries,
with particular focus on
the banking business.
Management inContext
The main aim of thismodule is to develop agreater understandingof some of the key
activities and functions
associated withestablishing andmanaging a business.
It considers the legal
bases of different typesof businesses and,within these, the natureand impact of different
styles of management
and leadership. You will
be introduced to thefields of operations
management andorganisational
behaviour within
business and consider
how businesses
introduce and managechange.

Quantitative Methods
for Business
The module covers
common statisticaltechniques for
managerial decisionmaking which are usedin many businesses.
The module offers agrounding in statistics
with an emphasis onpractical applications
and extensive use of
the Excel spreadsheet
and its associatedfunctions. Devise
methods of collecting,collating and displaying
data.
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Psychology is an applied science
which seeks to understand the
behaviour of the mind.

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BUIC offers you an alternativeroute to a masters in Psychology at
Bangor University. BUIC will provide
you with subject-related academic
and English language support tohelp you succeed as you continue
your studies. A postgraduate
degree in this field can lead to arange of career opportunities fromclinical psychology to marketing
and advertising. Sunday Times
Good University 2022 rated Bangor
University 81.4% on completion
rate.

CONTINUATION
DEGREES
Transition to
Bangor University in
September only
MSc
Psychology
Applied Behaviour
Analysis*
Positive Behaviour
Support*Clinical and Health
Psychology
Principles of Clinical
Neuropsychology

MA
Psychology
PLEASE NOTE:
Students achieving
50% in their English
module(s) and 60% intheir other modules
may continue toany of the above
Students achieving
40% in their English
module(s) and 50% intheir other modules
may continue to MA/
MSc Psychology only.
* Must have Psychology first
degree or relevant clinicalexperience in ABA/PBS

PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology ranks 34th in the UK(Complete University Guide, 2022)

WHAT WILL I STUDY? Personality and
You will study anumber of modules
throughout the durationof your course.
Compulsory
modules include:
Research Methods
During this module
students will learn about
deploying the scientificmethod in planning,undertaking andinterpreting researchwithin Psychology.
Scientific
Communication
During this module
students will learn about
the scientific method
and the importancewithin a scientificcontext of conveying
information in a clear
and effective mannerwith due regard to
the style, language,
format and conventions
appropriate to scientificdiscourse.

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Individual
Differences
This module addresses
key topics within thefield of personality,
intelligence andindividual differences.
The module is split into
two parts: intelligenceand personality andeach will be assessed
separately. The areas
covered involve
historic and current
perspectives on
personality, including
psychoanalysis,
humanistic and trait
approaches. Individual
differences andintelligence will be
explored including
intelligence testing,emotional intelligenceand heritability ofintelligence.
Professional Studies
Project
The content of thismodule will include
an introduction to theplace of reflective
practice acrossthe professions

and an explorationof the concept of
person-centred
practice in relation
to own professional
context. Group based
discussions will takeplace to encourage asharing of the rangeof experiences thestudents bring to thewhole group and acollaborative approachto learning.
Concepts in
Psychology
The emphasis of thismodule will be on
providing students
with a conceptual andhistorical understandingof psychology and how
it has developed into
the academic disciplinethat it is today. The
focus of the course
will be on theoreticalunderstandings ofpsychology – how
psychology as a sciencepursues discovery of
new things throughexperimentation andscientific endeavour,
this course will focus

on how these findings
are understoodand interpretedusing classic andcontemporary theories.
Introduction to the
Welsh Context
The aim of the module
is to introduce students
to the largely public
settings in which
psychological services
are planned anddelivered to clients in
Wales. This will enable
students coming
to Bangor to study
courses in professional
subjects to understandand contextualise
the learning more
effectively.
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One term pre-masters

Two term pre-masters

Modules

One term pre-master's stage

KEY: • Compulsory subject° Optional subject

Accounting
and FinanceBusiness andManagement

Investment
and Banking

Psychology

Two term pre-master's stage

KEY: • Compulsory subject° Optional subject

Accounting
and FinanceBusiness andManagement

Investment
and Banking

Academic Study Skills

Academic Study Skills

Auditing

Auditing•

Business English

Business English

•

•

•

Business Environment

Business Environment••

Business Strategy and Marketing••

Business Strategy and Marketing••

Psychology•

Concepts in Psychology

Concepts in Psychology

English for IIM Preparation 1

English for IIM Preparation 1

•

•

•

•

English for IIM Preparation 2

English for IIM Preparation 2

•

•

•

•

Finance, Investment & Banking

•

•

•

Financial Accounting•

Introduction to Postgraduate Studyin the UK•••

Finance, Investment & Banking••

Financial Accounting•

Introduction to Postgraduate Studyin the UK

•

•

•

•

•

Management Accounting
Management in Context

Management Accounting•

Management in Context•

Personality and Individual
Differences
Professional Studies Project
Quantitative Methods for BusinessResearch Methods
Scientific Communication•

Introduction to the Welsh Context

Introduction to the Welsh Context

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Modules

•

•
•

•
•

•

Personality and Individual
Differences•

Professional Studies Project•

Quantitative Methods for Business

•

•

•

•

Research Methods••

Scientific Communication•

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CONTINUATION
DEGREES LISTINTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDBACHELORS (IIB)

InternationalYear Zero (IYZ)

BA (Hons)
Creative Studies

BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT

Criminology andCriminal JusticeBSc (Hons)
Accounting and FinanceFilm Studies and Production
Health & Social Care

Banking and Finance

Journalism & Media Studies

Business Management

Media Studies and Production

MarketingMedia Studies with Theatre& Performance1

ENGINEERING ANDCOMPUTER SCIENCE
BSc (Hons)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information
Systems for Business
Computer Science
Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering
Computer Systems
Engineering
LAW, MEDIA, PSYCHOLOGYAND SOCIAL SCIENCELLB (Hons)
Law
Law with Criminology

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Sociology
BSc (Hons)
Psychology
Psychology with Clinicaland Health Psychology
Psychology with
Forensic Psychology
Psychology with
Neuropsychology

Marketing
PSYCHOLOGY
BSc (Hons)
Psychology

INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDMASTERS (IIM)
BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENTMA
Business and Marketing
MBA
Environmental Management

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
MSc
Accounting
Accounting and Banking
Accounting and Finance
PSYCHOLOGY

Information Management1
International Business
International Marketing
Law and Management
Management

MA
Psychology1
MSc
Psychology1
Applied Behaviour Analysis1 2

INVESTMENT AND BANKING
MSc
Banking and Finance
Finance

Positive Behaviour Support1 2
Clinical and Health Psychology1
Principles of Clinical
Neuropsychology1

Islamic Banking and FinanceInternational Year
One (IY1)
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT
AND FINANCE
BSc (Hons)
Accounting and FinanceManagement and Finance
These courses are available
for September entry only.

MBA
Banking and Finance1

Finance2Islamic Banking and FinanceMust have Psychology first
degree or relevant clinicalexperience in ABA/PBS

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COURSE DATESINTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDBACHELORS (IIB)

INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDMASTERS (IIM)

International Year Zero (IYZ)

One Term

COURSEINTAKECOURSE STARTS

COURSE ENDS

TRANSITION TO BU

COURSEINTAKECOURSE STARTS

COURSE ENDS

TRANSITION TO BU

IYZ

Oct-22

03 Oct 2022

09 Jun 2023

September 2023

IIM One Term

Oct-22

3 Oct 2022

09 Dec 2022

January 2023

Apr-2303 Apr 2023

09 Jun 2023

September 2023

Jun-2326 Jun 2023

01 Sep 2023

September 2023

IYZ

Nov-2214 Nov 2022

01 Sep 2023

September 2023

IIM One Term

IYZ

Jan-2309 Jan 2023

01 Sep 2023

September 2023

IIM One Term

IYZ

Apr-2303 Apr 2023

09 Dec 2023

January 2024

International Year One (IY1)

Two Terms

COURSEINTAKECOURSE STARTS

COURSE ENDS

TRANSITION TO BU

COURSEINTAKECOURSE STARTS

COURSE ENDS

TRANSITION TO BU

IY1

Oct-22

3 Oct 2022

09 Jun 2023

September 2023

IIM Two Term

Nov-2214 Nov 2022

09 Jun 2023

September 2023

IY1

Nov-2214 Nov 2022

01 Sep 2023

September 2023

IIM Two Term

Jan 2309 Jan 2023

09 Jun 2023

September 2023

IY1

Jan-2309 Jan 2023

01 Sep 2023

September 2023
IIM Two Term

Apr-2303 Apr 2023

01 Sep 2023

September 2023

IIM Two Term

Jun-2326 Jun 2023

09 Dec 2023

January 2024

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HOW TO APPLYA P P LY I N G W I T H U S I S E A S Y. Y O U
C A N A P P LY U S I N G O U R O N L I N E
A P P L I C AT I O N F O R M
To start your application you will need
the following:

A copy of your valid passport
A copy of your originalqualification
certificate and transcripts

Certified translation (if applicable)

A personal statement

This should outline why an applicant has chosen the
University, the selected course and future careerplans

Any current and previous visas,
CAS and copies of exit stamp.

Please also include a copy of any
previous visa refusal letters

Evidence of English language
proficiency at the required level

We accept a range of English language
qualifications, please visit oxfordinternational.
com for more information.

Apply Online
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTERYOU SUBMIT YOURAPPLICATION?
STAGE 1: Check qualifications
We will carefully review yourapplication and check if youracademic qualifications an levelof English language are suitablefor entry to the chosen course.
STAGE 2: Issue
conditional offer
Assuming the application is
successful; we will send you
a formal offer of a place.
STAGE 3: Acceptance offer
Once you’ve met all theconditions outlined in yourConditional Offer we will send
you an Unconditional Offer.
STAGE 4: Submit deposit
To accept a place on the course,
you will need to make a deposit
to confirm your offer. The
amount of your deposit will be
confirmed in the Offer Letter.
STAGE 5: CAS issued
Upon receipt of the deposit
we will request your preCAS documents. Once thepre-CAS documents have been
received, we will issue you
a Certificate of Acceptancefor Studies (CAS) number.

STAGE 8: Accommodation
Once you have chosen BUIC as
your firm choice, you’ll receive
an invite to book your room
and we will provide you withall of the necessary details.
STAGE 9: Pre-arrival
Before the start of the course
we will send you details of how
to register and a welcome pack.
Our Pre-Arrival Advisors willcall you after you’ve received
your CAS letter to answer any
questions that you may have.
The team are an excellent
source of useful tips andinformation, and they will help
you plan ahead so you canjoin your classes on time. The
advisors will call you on themobile number you provided inyour application form, please
let us know if your number haschanged since you applied!
STAGE 10: Welcome to the UK!
We will also ask for details ofyour flight to the UK. We canarrange for a taxi transfer upon
your arrival at a UK airport(additional fees apply).

STAGE 6: Apply for visa
You will then need to apply
for a visa if necessary.
STAGE 7: Final payment
Advance payment of remaining
fees will be required prior toarrival.

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College Email:buic@bangor.ac.uk
College Address:
Bangor University International College
Oswalds Building
Victoria Drive
Bangor
LL57 2DG
United Kingdom
College Number:+44 (0)1248 383785

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