Seminars and Interview Sessions

Badminton School is one of the top 100 independent schools as well as a top 10 girls boarding school in the UK. The school is highly competitive and has been the first choice of many students from Hong Kong elite schools. Students are very disciplined in Badminton School and have achieved outstanding exam results, with 73% to 91% of A-levels students getting A*-B (2010-2019). More than 10% of graduates get into Oxbridge each year. Notable alumni include former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, award-winning British writer Dame Iris Murdoch and so on.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Students who are interested in enrolling in the September 2022 intake must submit their applications before the closing dates in accordance to their year groups, together with their UKiSet results before a specific deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to an admission interview.

• Year 7-8: Applications close on 6/12 (Monday)
• Year 9-10: Applications close on 11/10 (Monday)
• Year 12: Applications close on 4/10 (Monday)

Students and parents can register with individual schools and colleges by making a registration in relevant postings in our website. If you can’t decide yet, you can submit your registration here. Our education consultants will get in touch with further advices.

School representatives will be able to conduct admission interviews with prospective students. Families in initial stages of their research are also welcome to meet with the representatives to learn more about each schools.

In addition to schools attending the Recruitment Weeks, students can also apply to over 330 boarding schools and many state and private sixth form colleges in our school network.

Participating Schools

Due to travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 outbreak, the vast majority of these interview & information sessions will be carried out online via Skype or Zoom. Please see individual postings for details:

Boarding School Seminar

We will be holding our regular Boarding School Seminar on Saturdays, to provide an overview of the unique culture and regulations, as well as the application procedures of British boarding schools.

• 4/12 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar (This Week’s Special Topic: Relocation Tips for BNO Families: How to provide a soft landing on education for your kids?)
• 11/12 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar
• 18/12 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar
• 8/1 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar
• 15/1 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar

After the Boarding School Seminar, our education consultants will be available for consultations with individual families.

Kingsley School is an all-through boarding school located in coastal area in Devon, the South West of England. There are about 350 students in the School, most of which are day students coming from local families in the area. The 25-acre campus of Kingsley School is within the UNESCO North Devon Biosphere, and just 5 minutes away from the beach! Benefiting from such advantageous location, Kingsley School is one of the few boarding schools that run a surf club. The School has also established the Earth Centre – a special education initiative that focuses on the teaching of issues like sustainability, climate change and marine science, which makes Kingsley School a superb option for students with a strong interest in Geography and Environment Sciences! In the past few years, a good number of graduates have gone on to study Geography and Environmental Sciences in University of Exeter (ranked the 15^th in the world for Geography), Plymouth University, etc.

St Francis’ College is a girls’ day and boarding school in Letchworth Garden City, in the south of England. The College has consistently performed well in public exams, which put it within the top 100-150 independent schools in the UK. Music, performing and visual arts are all focuses in St Francis’ College. The majority of students at St Francis’ College come from professional families from the local community, while boarders from different part of the world make up about 12% of student population.

Every year, about 25 students graduate from St Francis’ College, progressing to a wide range of programmes in different universities. Among these, Medicine, Architecture and Art & Design courses are the more popular options. In the past four years (2018-2021), a total of eight graduates gained entry into Oxbridge, eight into Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, while as many as 17 went on to study Architecture and Art & Design – in which five of them made it to top art schools under the University of the Arts London, including Central St Martins! As a whole, over 50% of students would read Sciences in university.

Fyling Hall School is an all-through boarding school situated in the North York Moors National Park in Yorkshire, North of England. With a 45-acre campus and about 2-minute drive away from the Robin Hood’s Bay, Fyling Hall School is one of the few boarding schools that can provide such spacious environment for activities, close to sea, and in relatively economical prices! Established in 1923, graduates from Fyling Hall School have had excellent achievements in the society – Notable alumni include seasoned journalist and former BBC news presenter Philip Hayton, as well as British folk singer Eliza Carthy MBE.

Best Improvement: Top 5% in the UK for Value-Addedness

Adopting a non-selective admissions policy, Fyling Hall School focuses on helping students with different abilities to strive for improvements. Students at Fyling Hall School benefit from small class size, and the availability of after-class tutorials. According to statistics from the Department for Education, Fyling Hall School was one of UK’s top 5% of schools for value-addedness in the past two years (2017-2018). In 2018, it’s one of the top 10 schools for value-addedness! These mean that students have showed significant improvements after joining Fyling Hall School. In the past few years, the brightest students from Fyling Hall School have made it to University of Oxford (studying fine art and biochemistry) and University of Cambridge (studying Medicine) – which is especially encouraging stories coming from a non-selective school!

A member of the Russel Group, Durham University is now ranked the 82^nd globally (QS 2021) and the 6^th in the UK. In REF 2014, 83% of its research was assessed as being of “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. The University teaches a wide range of academic disciplines, in which 28 disciplines are within top 10 in the UK. Like many traditional universities, Durham University is strongest in Law, the humanities (such as Music, English Language & Literature, etc) and sciences (such as Physics and Biological Sciences) while Accounting & Finance and Business Studies are ranked within the 8^th and the 15^th respectively. Durham University is also one of the 15 most targeted UK universities by leading recruiters in 2020/21. Notable alumni included Steve Easterbrook (CEO of McDonald’s), Cecil Chao (Hong Kong Billionaire) and Richard Adams (Founder of fairtrade organization Thraidcraft).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

National Mathematics & Science College (NatMatSci) is a unique sixth form college in suburban area of the Midland city of Coventry, with a campus just 10-minute walk away from University of Warwick. As a sixth form college specializing in STEM subjects, the A-levels curriculum of National Mathematics & Science College (NatMatSci) focuses on seven subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, etc. Alongside the A-levels, the College also runs a Preparation for Medicine Programme for aspiring medical school applicants. Unique features include workshops with University of Warwick Medical School and UCL. It also guarantees that students secure a work placement at a local hospital during the summer of Year 12. The first two cohorts of graduates (2018-2019) have already produced some highly amazing exam results, placing National Mathematics & Science College (NatMatSci) firmly among top 50 of independent schools. Every year some graduates (2019-2020) were able to make it to Oxbridge or medical schools!

Located in the North Wales, St David’s College is a small school that specialises in providing for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). As a member school of National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE), 55% of its students have SEN and 20% are More Able and Talented (MAT). In order to deliver interactive and appropriate lessons to pupils over a broad ability range, all teachers have to complete a comprehensive course in conjunction with Bangor University. In the 2012 Estyn Inspection Report, it was mentioned there is a strong sense of enjoyment in learning at St David’s College, that is unusual in pupils struggling with learning difficulties. The teaching efforts on SEN students were highly lauded by the inspectors!

Rossall School is a historical boarding school with an unique reputation. Both GCE A-levels and IB programmes are offered in sixth form. Its one-year GCSE programmes is also a superb option for F.4 students in Hong Kong seeking a smooth transition to the education system of the UK. The School is the first boarding school to be sponsored by the Ministry of Defence to run its Combined Cadet Force (CCF). During school closures amid the coronavirus outbreak, Rossall School provided some of the best arrangement, demonstrating its outstanding support to international students and parents. Notable alumni include Frederick Lugard, former governor of Hong Kong and founder of the University of Hong Kong, as well as Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, former Prime Minster of Peru.

Astronomy & Space Science

Rossall School is the only school in the United Kingdom to have its very own Astronomy Centre and Victorian Observatory. The Centre offers students of all ages and all levels the chance of an introduction to astronomy – an opportunity for them to become enthused and enthralled with this amazing science.

Queen Margaret’s School for Girls is a girls’ boarding school in Yorkshire, North of England. Its 75-acre campus is 90 minutes away from Manchester Airport and 20 minutes away from the city of York. Boarding has its very own flavour in Queen Margaret’s School for Girls. Not only is it one of the few girls’ boarding schools that still has a high ratio of boarders, every Friday Queen Margaret’s School for Girls also provides stayover opportunities for day schools! In public exams, Queen Margaret’s School for Girls has in the past five years (2015-2019) achieved 69-80% A*-B rates in GCE A-levels. Many go on to higher education in the North, making Durham, Edinburgh and Manchester the most popular choices of universities, while some were admitted by University of Cambridge and University of Oxford.

Dean Close School is an all-through boarding school in the town of Cheltenham in the west of England. Dean Close School now educates about 750 students, with a big boarding community in the senior school where about 60% are boarders. Academic results are outstanding, with A*-B rates in GCE A-levels ranging from 67% to 80% in the past five years (2015-2019).

Outside the classroom, Dean Close School provides exciting opportunities with its theatre production, music school and cookery classes! The school-run Close Up Theatre has been a regular act in the Edinburgh Fringe and has obtained the “Sell-Out” status for the past eight years for its box office success! Dean Close School is one of the few co-educational boarding schools that offer certificate courses of the Leiths School of Food & Wine – a good option for aspiring chefs and nutritionists. And the purpose-built music school stages over 50 concerts every year, while the Chapel Choir and Chamber Choir frequent CD recordings.

Handcross Park School officially became a member of the Brighton College Family of Schools in 2011, which symbolises a high standard in education. After the merger, a series of refurbishment work were implemented and have greatly improved its boarding facilities. Handcross Park School was highly praised for its pupils’ achievements and learning by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which gave the top “Excellent” grade in the 2014 inspection report.

Handcross Park School was set up to prepare students for Brighton College (one of UK’s top 50 boarding schools) and other top independent senior schools. In addition to Brighton College, graduates in the past have gone to top schools such as Charterhouse and Harrow – some even received a scholarship!

London Metropolitan University is a university in central London, formed by the merger between London Guildhall University and University of Northern London in 2002. The Guildhall School of Business & Law and the School of Art, Architecture & Design are two of the largest academic schools of the University, providing a wide range of courses including Law, Marketing, Event Management, Aviation Management, Architecture and a range of Art & Design courses. Other than these, London Metropolitan University also accepts international students into its two-year Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes in Dietetics & Nutrition and Social Work, as well as its wide range of PGCE programmes – suitable for students who would like to study these professional subjects in London! Notable alumni include the Mayar of London Sadiq Khan, as well as many members of parliament.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Located in Scunthorpe, a small town in the North of England, John Leggott College is consistently one of Britain’s top 25-50 state sixth form colleges in terms of GCE A-levels results and has always been a popular choice among Hong Kong students. Our students have provided very positive feedback and succeeded in applying for top universities in the UK and in Hong Kong. Currently there are about 1600 students in John Leggott College, in which only 70 are international students.

A Top 25-50 State Sixth Form College

As state colleges operate with government funding, they are usually restricted from being too selective when setting their entry requirement, to make sure the education needs of local students of different abilities and from different background are well taken care of. In the past three years (2017-2019), John Leggott College was ranked among top 25-50 for A-levels results. In 2019, it’s ranked the 47^th among over 100 state sixth form colleges in the UK.

University Destinations: Cases of Hong Kong University Admissions

International students in John Leggott College have consistently achieved outstanding results. In 2020, 89% of international students were awarded A*-B and 69% awarded A*-A, with 86% progressing onto research-intensive Russell Group universities. With the good support provided by John Leggott College, many students were successful in their applications to universities in Hong Kong via the Non-JUPAS route. Within the period of 2011 to 2020, there were successful cases every year, with students gaining entry into HKU, CUHK, HKUST and CityU.

Aspiring Medic

John Leggott College runs a series of extra learning opportunities for high-achievers via its Aspiring programmes, to enhance their chances of getting into highly competitive universities and degrees (such as Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, etc). Every year the College selects the brightest students, who will have access to extra learning opportunities and university application support (including interview training, work placement opportunities, etc). For aspiring medical school applicants, these include a taster of studying medicine in partnership with Hull York Medical School. In 2020, four out of the 12 students in the Aspiring Medic programmes were accepted at Hull York Medical School.

Norwich School is a large, historical and academic independent day school in Norwich, which sits next to the Norwich Cathedral right in the city centre of Norwich. One of the Top 80 independent school (2014-2019), students from Norwich School achieves spectacular results in public exams, with 85% to 91% of them getting A*-B in GCE A-levels from 2011 to 2019. The class of 2017 saw 15 of a total of about 170 graduates making it to Oxbridge. In the past few years (2017-2019), about 90% to 100% of those applied to medical schools made a success of their applications.

Norwich School has a large student body of about 900, the majority of which come from local families. In more than 920 years since its establishment, Norwich School has educated many notable alumni. They include Lord Nelson (British flag officer in the Royal Navy in the 18^th century), Joe Farman (British scientist who co-discovered ozone hole), as well as many elites who were awarded the Order of the British Empire.

Staying with a Host Family

Although Norwich School once had a boarding house, the School at the moment doesn’t provide full boarding options for students. International students joining Norwich School will stay with inspected host families.

Mount St Mary’s College is a catholic boarding school in the Midlands, near the city of Sheffield. Admission is on a non-selective basis and students are encouraged to learn a variety of sports where over 90% of them have represented the College in competitions. There are about 340 students in the College currently. Many of the teaching and support staff live on site with their family, enabling them to provide better care for students.

Undergraduate Year One in Top 30 UK universities normally require 544 to 555 in HKDSE, with subject-specific requirement depending on your choices of programmes. If students fall short of such requirement, they can progress through International Year One or University Foundation Courses. These programmes accept entry at 433 to 222 in HKDSE and enable qualified students to progress onto Year 2 and Year 1 of an undergraduate programme in Top 30 UK universities respectively. Students aiming for top universities and highly-competitive subjects such as medicine and actuarial sciences, however, will benefit from the 1-Year A-levels which also allows them to apply to universities in Hong Kong through the Non-Jupas route.

In the seminar, our education consultants will introduce these four options for HKDSE students. Content includes university options, subject options, entry requirements, plus the procedures and important dates of UCAS.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Content Highlights

• How does UCAS work? What are the important dates?
• How to make best use of the five application quotas in your UCAS application?
• Is it possible to have the sixth and the seventh quota?
• Tips on writing a winning personal statement.
• English Requirements and Different Types of IELTS: What’s IELTS for UKVI (Academic)?
• Options of university and academic disciplines in pathway programmes.
• University Foundation Courses that accept applications from F.5 students.
• The option of One-Year A-levels and a brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data.

Details of Event: How can I Watch the Seminar from Home?

The seminar will also be delivered via Zoom. Students and parents can watch the seminar in our office and meet with our education consultants right after the seminar. Alternatively, you can also choose to watch the seminar in the comfort of your own home. Simply select your preferred “Mode of Attendance” as you complete our online form, we will then make the appropriate arrangements.

Pathway programmes provided by ONCAMPUS can lead to undergraduate degrees in colleges of University of London as well as modern universities such as Coventry! University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

ONCAMPUS London delivers the University of London International Foundation Programme in their designated study centre in Birkbeck, University of London. The Programme provides a more challenging curriculum that comes with more diverse progression routes for students aspiring to top universities. With specially written study materials by University of London, students will study four academic subjects (normally students study three subjects in a foundation programme) alongside English language and personal development programmes – a total of 28 teaching hours per week. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply to a range of UK universities, including top universities such as London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), Bristol, Durham, Manchester, Nottingham and more!

University of Southampton (15)

Ranked the 77^th in the world (QS 2022) and the 15^th in the UK, University of Southampton is a Russell Group research-led university in the port city of Southampton in the south of England. University of Southampton is well recognized for its researches and teaching in Computer Science, Engineering, Music, Physiotherapy and other medical-related subjects. Computer Science is one of its strongest, where Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Worldwide Web, is a professor. The department is also recognized as one of the 19 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK Government. The University is gradually introducing Major/Minor degree options in some programmes, to enable students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. Notable alumni include world-renowned musician Brian Eno as well as Grenville Cross the former Director of Public Prosecutions of Hong Kong.

University of Reading (31)

University of Reading is ranked the 205^th globally (QS 2021) and the 31^st in the UK. Its business school (Hanley Business School) comes 38^th in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2020). The University offers collaborative Accounting degrees with PwC – one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the world. Entry requirement is high, but students from the programmes will enjoy guaranteed work placements with PwC, and if they achieve a 2:1 and impress on their work placements they will be likely to be offered a permanent job with PwC – which is a very valuable option for students who aspire to become an accountant, especially those who want to pursue a career in the UK after graduation! In addition to applying directly for year one, students can now progress onto the degree via a university foundation.

Building & Surveying, Film Studies, Design and Meteorology are also among the university’s most reputable disciplines. Not only is University of Reading the first UK university to offer Typography and Film Studies, its master’s programmes in Typography are considered one of the best in the world. Many contemporary font designs of our age are created by graduates from University of Reading – these include Calibri (created by Luc(as) de Groot), Comic Sans (created by Vincent Connare) and many more!

Aston University (43)

Aston University, Birmingham is reputable for Business, Technology, Building & Surverying, Pharmacy and Medical-Related subjects. It’s one of the few universities that offer Audiology and Optometry. In 2018/19, the University saw the opening of its Medical School, further enhancing its provision in the area of medicine and allied professions. The University believes that work placement is key to improve graduates’ employability. Today all courses in Aston University come with a placement year or a placement module, allowing students to spend weeks or up to a year in paid work placement. These effort mean that Aston University enjoys the third highest placement participation rate among universities in England (HESA 2018), with 70% of students doing a year-long work placement as part of their undergraduate degrees!

The reputable Aston Business School – the most popular faculty in Aston University – makes up near half of the whole student population. Not only is it one of the few business schools that are triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, Aston Business School is also regarded as a top 100 business school in the world by QS World University Rankings (2020) and a top 100 business school in Europe by Financial Times (2020). Its MBA is also rated as the top 100 MBA programmes in the world by the Economist (2021).

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) (87)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is one of the largest universities in the UK that provides a wide range of subject options. In 2014/15, the University started its Medicine programme (MBBS), after the success in establishing its Dentistry programme. The MBBS programme is tailored for international students and provides placement opportunities in the NHS as well as private clinics. University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is known for its outstanding support to its students and a top player in nurturing graduate start-ups. With the good support from the University, over 70% of these graduate start-ups were able to survive the first two difficult years of operation.

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

University of Exeter (12)

Ranked the 164^th globally (QS 2021) and the 12^th in the UK, University of Exeter is top 10 in as many as 17 academic disciplines and reputable for Sports Science, Radiography, Communications & Media, Psychology, Geography and Business-related subjects. Exeter’s Business School and Law School have been popular among Hong Kong students. It’s ranked the 8^th for Accounting & Finance, the 12^th for Business Studies, the 13^th for Economics and the 18^th for Law. The Law School offers a special 4-year LLB (Hons) Law, in which students will spend their third year in paid work placements at Reed Smith LLP! Notable alumni include JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter), Thom Yorke (lead singer of Radiohead) and more!

University of Manchester (18)

The University of Manchester is the sixth best performing UK university in the QS World University Ranking, which ranked it as the 27^th best in the world (QS 2021). There are as many as 25 Nobel laureates among its alumni and professors. A recent survey also shows that University of Manchester graduates are most targeted by employers in the UK (2019/20). Students aiming to study at this prestigious university, but fall slightly short of its entry requirement for direct entry into a degree, now have the option of a designated University Foundation programme. The Foundation has considerably higher entry and progression requirements, but can lead to a wide range of academic disciplines including Psychology, Biological Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, as well as many Humanities and Social Sciences degrees.

University of East Anglia (21)

Globally ranked the 200^th (THE 2021) and the 21^st in the UK, University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university in scientific researches and for many years has been the first choice of students pursuing a degree in Medicine and Pharmacy. The University is also famous for its achievements in Art History, Communication & Media Studies, Geography & Environmental Sciences, as well as medical-related subjects such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Among many others, 82% of researches in Social Work, Social Policy and International Relations were rated “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”, which was top 5 in the UK (REF 2014). In Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA) has contributed more than any other universities in the world to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and are among the leaders in the investigation of Climate Change. University of East Anglia (UEA) is also ranked the 25^th in International Development (QS 2020).

Newcastle University (31)

Ranked the 152^nd globally (QS 2021), the 31^st in the UK and a member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is ranked within top 20 for 22 academic disciplines. It is home to the top Fine Art programmes in UK and known for Architecture, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Sciences.

Newcastle University is one of the few universities that provide both University Foundation and International Year One in Architecture, making it a popular choice among aspiring architects.

First established as a School of Medicine, the University had been part of Durham University before it became a university of its own. First taught in 1834, Newcastle’s Medicine prorgammes is one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK; The Medicine programmes also accepts “transfer” application from students of School of Biomedical Sciences, who can apply to transfer to Medicine or Dentistry after their first year of study.

In Computer Science, Newcastle University has a strong focus on specialist areas such as Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Bio-Computing. It’s a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security – one of only 19 universities in Britain to obtain such status! In postgraduate level, there are 13 specialist master’s degrees and also a Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes which is open to graduates without a computing background.

Queen’s University Belfast (31)

A member university of the Russell Group, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is the top university in the Northern Ireland, which is currently ranked the 200^th globally (THE 2021) and the 31^st in the UK. Academic researches by the University were highly rated in the research assessment exercise (REF 2014). In terms of academic disciplines, it’s best known for Pharmacy, Accounting & Finance, Architecture, as well as its strong School of Engineering!

University of Stirling (38)

Named the Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence in 2008, the University of Stirling excels in Sports Science, Education, and Communication & Media. Its sports facilities are often used by the UK and Scotland national teams for training (swimming, tennis, gold and football). Under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), degrees in University of Stirling allow more flexibility in electives and changing courses. Students can ‘mix & match’ modules from different disciplines to engineer a degree that fulfills their interest and ambitions. Two third of students are from Scotland while the rest come from England and around the world.

Manchester Metropolitan University (65)

Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is home to the second oldest art school in the UK, which has educated generations of artists and designers, including Thomas Heatherwick the designer of the UK pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010 and L. S. Lowry the legendary British painter. The Manchester School of Architecture (jointly administered by Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) and University of Manchester) is a world-famous architecture school with star alumni such as prolific architect Norman Foster. Other Art & Design options include Fashion Design (menswear, womenswear and sportswear), Creative Multimedia, Photography, Graphics and 3D design. 75% of teaching modules in the art foundation are art-related, giving students tons of opportunities to perfect their crafts and skills.

Glasgow Caledonian University (75)

Glasgow Caledonian University provides 4-year degree programmes. The University is good for Physiotherapy, Radiography, Hospitality & Tourism, Medical-Related subjects, as well as Building & Surveying. It is the largest provider of health-related graduates to NHS Scotland and is also the only one that offers Optometry degrees in Scotland, training 90% of eye care specialists in Scotland.

City, University of London (82)

Located in the heart of London with easy access to destinations such as the British Museum and London financial district, City, University of London is a powerhouse for Business Studies as well as Communication & Media. The University is ranked the 38^th in Communication & Media globally (QS 2016). The well-renowned Cass Business School is ranked 25^th in Europe (FT 2020) and many see it as a stepping stone to get into investment banks and large-scale financial institutions. Students benefit from the School’s extensive network of alumni that includes the CEO of Coca Cola Company. Students can connect with these alumni via a private online platform with as many as 2000 active users of alumni. After the Business School, the School of Health Sciences is the second largest faculty in City, University of London, with a diverse offering of health-related programmes including Nursing, Optometry, Radiography and Speech & Language Therapy.

Bellerbys College is an independent college for international students with campuses in Brighton and London. Its expanding portfolio of programmes includes GCSE, GCE A-levels, University Foundation and International Year One. In 2019, the combined A*-B rate in GCE A-levels across campuses are at 69%. In addition to GCSE and GCE A-levels, Bellerbys College also provides University Foundation and International Diploma programmes that provide progression to over 100 universities, including Durham, Exeter, Lancaster, Leeds and many more!

GCE A-levels with Medical School Preparation

Bellerbys College Brighton runs a Medical School Preparation programmes tailor-made for aspiring medical school applicants. Alongside their GCE A-levels studies, eligible students will be allowed to take part in the following extra learning activities to enhance their chance of making a successful application:

• Attend medical school lectures
• A mentoring scheme with current medical students
• Job shadowing and volunteering opportunities
• A guaranteed interview opportunity: Bellerbys College students joining the Medical School Preparation programmes will be guaranteed an interview at the Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) – a joint-venture between University of Sussex and University of Brighton
• Medical school partnerships: In addition to the Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS), Bellerbys College is also in partnership with University of Buckingham Medical School, as well as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
• Medical school interview training
• Preparation for BMAT and UCAT
• Personal statement writing training

NCUK International Year One: Business & Engineering Pathways

Starting from the 2021/22 academic year, Bellerbys College will be offering the both the Business and the Engineering pathways of NCUK International Year One programmes. As the sole provider of the Engineering pathway, Bellerbys College enables students to progress onto Year 2 of degrees in top engineering schools such as University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Leeds, University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Sheffield, etc.

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

University of Bristol (13)

Ranked the 58^th globally (QS 2021) and the 13^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 20 in as many as 31 academic disciplines, which include highly popular courses such as Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

The Department of Computer Science, in particular, has a joint-venture with the city council of Bristol, which aims to employ artificial intelligence and big data technology to transform the city as a smart city. Since its establishment, this “Bristol Is Open” initiative has already kick-started a number of projects. In addition to early development work, University of Bristol is also the data hub of the project, where data collected from the city-wide network is transferred to and analyzed. To researchers and students in the University, this means that they have the whole city as their real-life case study and laboratory! The “Bristol Is Open” initiative was also considered a major contributing factor, when Bristol was named the number 1 smart city in the UK.

University of Glasgow (14)

Ranked the 77^th globally (QS 2021) and the 14^th in the UK, University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world with 570 years of history. As a member of the Russell Group, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines and research, in which as many as 30 are ranked with top 10 in the UK. Education, Law, Sociology, Accounting & Finance, Civil Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry are some of its strongest areas. Notable alumni include economist Adam Smith, two former British Prime Ministers, a number of Nobel laureates and Regina Ip (former Secretary for Security of Hong Kong).

University of Birmingham (19)

University of Birmingham is a historical and research-intensive university, which is now ranked the 87^th globally (QS 2021) and the 19^th in the UK. The University enjoys very good reputation in the academia globally and is a founding member of the Russell Group, which symbolizes the highest standard of research and teaching in the UK. The University of Birmingham is ranked within top 10 in the UK for 17 academic disciplines, including Hospitality & Tourism, Sports Science, Music, Philosophy, Chemical Engineering, Physiotherapy and many more! Its alumni and staff include 11 Nobel laureates, as well as Geoffrey Ma, the Hong Kong Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal.

University of York (20)

University of York enjoys worldwide recognition and is now ranked the 133^rd globally (THE 2021) and the 20^th in the UK. With a strong focus on the humanities and sciences, York is a research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, which symbolises the highest research and academic standard in the UK. Overall research quality was ranked within top 15 in the UK by the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2014). Its Communication & Media, English, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Business Studies, Criminology, Archaeology & Forensic Science are ranked among UK’s top 15.

In slightly over 50 years’ time since its establishment, alumni of University of York has became active players in British politics and include many notable people in areas such as literature, history, music, etc. Notable alumni from Asia include Yeung Sum (former LegCo member of Hong Kong) as well as Han Seung Soo (former Prime Minister of South Korea).

University of Nottingham (26)

University of Nottingham is ranked the 99^th globally (QS 2021) and a member of the Russel Group. It has been cited twice in the last three years as “The Best University for Finding Graduate Recruits” by UK’s top employers. 51 academic disciplines are offered. 14 of them are ranked among top 10 in the UK, while Physiotherapy, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Criminology, American Studies are all ranked among top 5. The university also offers a 5-year Pharmacy (MPharm) programme, so that students do not have to worry about visa issues during their Pre-Registration Training for Pharmacists.

University of Essex (40)

As one of the best in Social Sciences, University of Essex is ranked the 40^th in the UK. Researches in Economics, Psychology, Politics and Philosophy are all highly rated by REF (2014). Respectively 93%, 90%, 87% and 85% of researches in these disciplines were rated World Leading and Internationally Excellent – a very impressive achievement for a university with only 50 years of history. Today University of Essex is also one of the 17 Q-Step Centres for Quantitative Social Science Education in the UK, in which students can learn quantitative research skills (such as running large-scale polls, the use of statistical software such as SPSS, AMOSS and more) through elective modules. A number of professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Hong Kong are graduates of University of Essex. Other notable alumni include LegCo members LEUNG Yiu-chung and British film director Mike Leigh.

University of the West of England, Bristol (58)

Set in the creative city of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) was formerly a polytechnic and was granted full university status in 1992. Employability remains at the heart of UWE Bristol’s education. The already tight relationships with employers continue to foster, which now include formal links with the BBC, Airbus, etc. Career support services of UWE Bristol were voted the best in the UK in 2014 while graduate employability comes as the 8^th in the UK with over 95% of graduates in employment within six months after graduation. UWE Bristol provides academic programmes in as many as 35 disciplines, among which Building & Surveying, Architecture, Town Planning and Art & Design are the strongest. UWE’s Bristol School of Animation enjoys a worldwide reputation. Chris Ford, creative director of PIXAR, is also one of UWE Bristol’s graduates!

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

Lancaster University (10)

Lancaster University is now ranked the 135^th in World University Ranking (QS 2021) and has been a popular option among Hong Kong students in the past few years. Lancaster is ranked top 15 in Communication & Media, Social Work, Accounting & Finance, Business Studies, Biological Science, Politics, Economics and more. As it is located in the North West of England, Lancaster University provides a very different experience from other city-based universities. Students would find the University a good destination of living and study with Lancaster’s award-wining accommodation, which has been named the Best University Halls for many years!

University of Leeds (15)

University of Leeds is a Russell Group university ranked the 91^st globally (QS 2021). First made into top 10 in the UK in 2018, the University is known for its outstanding academic researches and teaching quality. Graduate surveys consistently put the University as one of the ten most sought-after universities by Britain’s top employers. Among many of its areas of strength, Accounting & Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering, Sociology and Communication & Media are particularly outstanding. Star sociologist Zygmunt Bauman taught in the Department of Sociology before his retirement in 1990. It’s also where Leslie Cheung studied before he returned to Hong Kong for his career in the entertainment industry!

University of Sheffield (23)

Ranked the 93^rd globally (QS 2021) and the 23^rd in the UK, the University of Sheffield excels in a wide range of academic disciplines. Architecture, Communication & Media, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, Biological Sciences, Engineering and Materials Technology are all among top 10 in the UK. Sheffield’s reputable engineering school now educates more than 4000 students and is a leading institution in systems engineering and smart materials globally. Notable alumni include five Nobel laureates, as well as Chung Sze-Yuen (Senior Unofficial Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong) and Douglas Young (founder of lifestyle design and retail brand G.O.D.).

University of Strathclyde (23)

University of Strathclyde is ranked the 300^th globally (QS 2021) and offers the UK’s top Accounting & Finance and Medical-related programmes. Its business school comes the 51^st in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2020), and is one of the few business schools in Britain that is triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

University of Strathclyde follows the Scottish education system, in which undergraduate qualifications are 4 years long. The Business School and the Law School do offer 3-year intensive options! In addition to Business, University of Strathclyde is also a good choice for Architecture, Hospitality & Tourism as well as Engineering. Strathclyde’s School of Architecture is named one of Europe’s Top 50 architecture schools for 3 consecutive years by Domus, an Italian architecture and design magazine. The School of Enginnering, on the other hand, educates 4000 students coming from all around the world with as many as 40 choices of programmes, which include niche areas such as Aerospace and Naval Engineering.

University of Surrey (39)

Ranked the 267^th globally (QS 2021) and the 39^th in the UK, University of Surrey is a leading educator in Hospitality & Tourism and Animal Science with a new veterinary school opened in the 2014/15 academic year. Most of its undergraduate programmes involve a year-long placement. With improving student satisfaction level, University of Surrey was named the 2016 University of the Year by the Times in praise of the good balance between research and teaching quality!

University of Sussex (44)

Ranked the 160^th globally (THE 2021) and the 44^th in the UK, University of Sussex excels in social sciences and the humanities. It’s ranked number one in the world for International Development (QS 2017-20). Anthropology, Philosophy, Accounting & Finance, Psychology, English, Media & Communication are all within top 30 in the UK. University of Sussex is special in terms of its diverse offerings of interdisciplinary programmes (such as Law & Politics, Psychology & Sociology), which is suitable for students with diverse interest. University of Sussex is home to one of Europe’s largest International Relation departments. Its International Relation department and Communication & Media department are one of the few that offer both University Foundation and International Year One, allowing international students to start with a relatively lower entry requirement. Notable alumni include former president of South Africa and a number of Noble Prize winners.

「Newton A-levels Programme」 is an elite A-level programme designed for students who aim to study highly competitive subjects such as medicine, actuarial science, engineering in top universities. Students will be taking this 2-year A-level programme in the campus of University of East Anglia (UEA), which has been praised for it excellence in scientific researches. Studying A-levels in the university campus, students will have the opportunities to get in touch with academics and professors and learn at where science happens.

Upon completion of the Newton Programme, students will be able to apply to other UK universities through UCAS, as well as Hong Kong universities via the Non-JUPAS route.

What’s so good about studying in the UK? In addition to small class-size, excellent provision of facilities and more flexible teaching methods, what makes the As in UK student’s report cards? What options do students from the new 334 education system have, to continue their studies in the UK? What makes up the best preparation for progression to the finest universities? How does British boarding school experience benefit students when they apply to universities in Hong Kong? In the seminar, our education consultants will answer all these questions by sharing their own experience in the UK. The seminar is suitable for parents of primary and secondary school students and students themselves, who are interested in studying in the UK.

Content Highlights

• The Education Systems: In what circumstances can Hong Kong students progress to the next year group in the UK? In which year groups does it offer more school options?
• The Boarding School Life: What time is lights out time? What weekend activities are available for boarders? What are these unique school holidays in boarding schools?
• The Public Exams: How do GCSE and A-levels subject choices affect your options in university? What subject combination may bring extra advantages to Hong Kong students?
• GCSE & A-levels Reform: What were being reformed and when? Are the two exams more difficult now than before?
• A brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data
• The Application Procedures: What should you consider when selecting a boarding school? What criteria are used when boarding schools select students?
• Is it necessary to sit boarding school entrance exams (such as BUSSATs & UKiSet) in advance?

Official Test Centre of Boarding School Entrance Tests

We’re the official test centre of boarding school entrance tests BUSSATs and UKiSet. While BUSSATs and UKiSet are currently now one of the entry requirements of some boarding schools, completing the test doesn’t guarantee exemption from a school’s entrance test. Our education consultants will advise you on whether it’s necessary to take the test.

Details of Event: How can I Watch the Seminar from Home?

The seminar will also be delivered via Zoom. Students and parents can watch the seminar in our office and meet with our education consultants right after the seminar. Alternatively, you can also choose to watch the seminar in the comfort of your own home. Simply select your preferred “Mode of Attendance” as you complete our online form, we will then make the appropriate arrangements.

St Peter’s School is a top boarding school in Yorkshire, with a long history that can be traced back to 627. In terms of public exam results, St Peter’s School is usually ranked among the Top 50-150 of independent schools in the UK. In the past ten years (2010-2019), A*-B rates are over 80% in eight years! Every year St Peter’s School has students gaining entry into Oxbridge. Entry standards are high and students are expected to have excellent fluency in English.

Application & Exam Arrangement

St Peter’s School recommends students who are interested in enrolling in the September 2022 intake to submit their applications before the deadlines listed below, in accordance to their year groups. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: Applications close on 31/12 (Friday)
• Year 9: Applications close on 31/12 (Friday)
• Year 12: Applications close on 29/10 (Friday)

From our experience, places in the senior school can be fully filled very early. Parents are therefore recommended to submit school reports to St Peter’s School for preliminary assessment early to avoid disappointment.

Located in the famous historic city of Bath, Kingswood School has been highly rated by Ofsted Inspection Report. Among many things, teaching, sports facilities and boarding facilities are exceptionally outstanding. About 2/3 teaching staff live inside the campus. Relationship between teachers and students is close. Achievement in public exams is usually exceptional, with 67% of students gaining A*-B in GCE A-levels 2019. Kingswood School only offers a limited number of places to Hong Kong and Chinese students. Early application is highly recommended.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Students who are interested in enrolling in the September 2022 intake must submit a school report to Kingswood School for preliminary assessment. Eligible students will be informed for further assessments and are required to submit their applications on or before the specified deadlines in accordance to their year groups.

• Year 7: Applications close on 22/10 (Friday)
• Year 9: Applications close on 7/1 (Friday)
• Year 12: Applications close on 22/10 (Friday)

From our experience, since Kingswood School only offers a limited number of places to Hong Kong and Chinese students, school places can be fully filled very early. Parents are therefore recommended to submit school reports to Kingswood School for preliminary assessment early to avoid disappointment.

What’s so good about studying in the UK? In addition to small class-size, excellent provision of facilities and more flexible teaching methods, what makes the As in UK student’s report cards? What options do students from the new 334 education system have, to continue their studies in the UK? What makes up the best preparation for progression to the finest universities? How does British boarding school experience benefit students when they apply to universities in Hong Kong? In the seminar, our education consultants will answer all these questions by sharing their own experience in the UK. The seminar is suitable for parents of primary and secondary school students and students themselves, who are interested in studying in the UK.

Content Highlights

• The Education Systems: In what circumstances can Hong Kong students progress to the next year group in the UK? In which year groups does it offer more school options?
• The Boarding School Life: What time is lights out time? What weekend activities are available for boarders? What are these unique school holidays in boarding schools?
• The Public Exams: How do GCSE and A-levels subject choices affect your options in university? What subject combination may bring extra advantages to Hong Kong students?
• GCSE & A-levels Reform: What were being reformed and when? Are the two exams more difficult now than before?
• A brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data
• The Application Procedures: What should you consider when selecting a boarding school? What criteria are used when boarding schools select students?
• Is it necessary to sit boarding school entrance exams (such as BUSSATs & UKiSet) in advance?

Official Test Centre of Boarding School Entrance Tests

We’re the official test centre of boarding school entrance tests BUSSATs and UKiSet. While BUSSATs and UKiSet are currently now one of the entry requirements of some boarding schools, completing the test doesn’t guarantee exemption from a school’s entrance test. Our education consultants will advise you on whether it’s necessary to take the test.

Details of Event: How can I Watch the Seminar from Home?

The seminar will also be delivered via Zoom. Students and parents can watch the seminar in our office and meet with our education consultants right after the seminar. Alternatively, you can also choose to watch the seminar in the comfort of your own home. Simply select your preferred “Mode of Attendance” as you complete our online form, we will then make the appropriate arrangements.

Students and parents can register with individual schools and universities by making a booking in relevant postings in our website. If you can’t decide yet, you can submit your registration here. Our education consultants will get in touch with further advices.

School representatives will be able to conduct admission interviews with prospective students. Families in initial stages of their research are also welcome to meet with the representatives to learn more about each schools.

In addition to universities attending the Recruitment Weeks, students can also apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions and over 330 boarding schools in our school network.

Participating Universities & Institutions

Due to travel restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak, the vast majority of these interview & information sessions will be carried out online via Skype or Zoom. Please see individual postings for details:

UK Education Seminars

We will be holding our regular UK University & Pathways Seminar and Boarding School Seminar on the coming Saturdays, to provide an overview of the UK education system, as well as the application procedures of universities and British boarding schools.

• 4/12 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar (This Week’s Special Topic: Relocation Tips for BNO Families: How to provide a soft landing on education for your kids?)
• 11/12 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar
• 18/12 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar
• 8/1 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar
• 15/1 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar

After each seminar, our education consultants will be available for consultations with individual families.

Ranked the 62^nd globally (QS 2022) and the 14^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 10 in as many as 16 academic disciplines, which include highly popular courses such as Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

SOAS, University of London is a specialist constituent college of University of London, which enjoys a unique reputation in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is home to the SOAS China Institute (SCI), which is itself the largest community of Chinese Studies scholars in Europe, and headed by Hong Kong scholar Steve Tsang. In the past, SOAS was also where British diplomats and colonial officers (including quite a few governors of Hong Kong) studied local issues and languages before stationing overseas. Today SOAS continues that role providing research reports and pre-departure briefings for diplomats from the UK and other countries. Fit for its focus of studies, SOAS offers languages courses in a wide range of languages, including Cantonese, Persian, Tibetan and many more! Development Studies, Anthropology, Politics & International Relations are ranked the 5^th, the 16^th and the 21^st in the world respectively (QS 2021), while its the School of Law enjoys a fine reputation in the UK. Notable alumni include many diplomats and well-known figures in politics, such as the King of Malaysia, the Turkish Prime Minister, and former governors of Hong Kong Edward Youde and David Wilson.

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
• BSc (Hons) Economics
• BA (Hons) International Relations
• LLB (Hons) Law
• BA (Hons) Korean
• MA Chinese Studies
• MSc Development Studies
• MSc International Politics
• MA Politics & Asia
• MA Social Anthropology
• MA Translation

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Located in the city of Newcastle, Northumbria University is one of the universities that are more willing to accept sub-degree graduates into Year 2 and Year 3 of undergraduate degrees. The University is particularly strong in Architecture and Design. Many of Northumbria’s alumni hold senior and top positions in the creative and cultural industries, including Jonathan Ive (Chief Design Officer at Apple – the principal designer of iMac, iPad and iPhone), Jamie Roberts (Creative Director at Apple), designer Jason M. Holland (Creative Director of multimedia advertising agency THE CRM Agency) and many more! Among its vast portfolio of design programmes, Graphics Design, Design for Industry/Industrial Design and Interior Design are especially worth the attention of design students.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Perhaps most often associated with its reputation in creative arts, Goldsmiths, University of London has for years (2015-2021) been regarded as one of the world’s top 15 art & design schools (QS). Adding to its fame are its star alumni that include visual artist Damien Hirst, sculptor Antony Gormley, Oscar-winning film director Steve McQueen (Best Picture, 12 Years a Slave), rock band Blur and many more! A total of seven alumni have won the Turner Prize, a prestigious visual arts award in Britain. When she decided to return to school, Hong Kong’s multi-talented media personality Cheuk Wan-Chi also made Goldsmiths her choice of education.

With a diverse and exciting course portfolio in Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Creative Media, Goldsmiths also offers many options in Social Sciences and the Humanities (such as Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, etc). Students with a passion to develop a career in art galleries and museums would likely find the Curating programmes in Goldsmiths an excellent option, which is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, while enthusiasts in the new media and creative technology should look at programmes in Digital Arts, Creative Computing and Game Design.

Related Programmes ^Abstract

• BMus/BSc (Hons) Electronic Music, Computing & Technology
• BSc (Hons) Business Computing & Entrepreneurship
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Creative Computing
• BSc (Hons) Digital Arts Computing
• BSc (Hons) Games Programming
• MA Computer Games Art & Design
• MA/MSc Digital Journalism
• MA/MSc Virtual & Augmented Reality
• MFA Computational Arts

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Ranked the 114^th in the world (QS 2022) and the 40^th in the UK, Queen Mary, University of London is a constituent college of University of London and member of the prestigious Russell Group. Enjoying a worldwide reputation for research qualities, Queen Mary is ranked the 14^th and 88^th in the world for Dentistry and Medicine respectively, and within top 40 in the world for Law, Performing Arts and English Literature (QS 2021). There are a total of nine Nobel Laureates among former Queen Mary staff and alumni – these include Sir Charles Kuen Kao, laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Vice-Chancellor of Chinese University of Hong Kong, who has worked at Queen Mary as Visiting Research Associate, in what is now the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.

At undergraduate level, the School of Law offers a 3-year standard law degree, as well as the 4-year LLB (Hons) Law in Practice, in which students will spend their third year in paid work placements at Reed Smith LLP, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, or Bindmans LLP. In the area of Medicine and Dentistry, the Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in England, with a history that can be traced back to 1785. The School currently offers its medicine degrees (MBBS) in both its London campus and Malta campus and accepts applications from international students.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Located in the suburb of London and just about half an hour away from Heathrow Airport, Brunel University London is a technological university with a strong focus on graduate employability. Many of Brunel’s programmes are sandwich programmes with the option of a year-long full-time work placement. The University is strong in areas such as Physiotherapy, Creative Writing, as well as Digital Media – which are all ranked within top 15 in the UK. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy are recognized by professional bodies in both Britain and Hong Kong. Taught by awarded British contemporary writers such as Benjamin Zephaniah (listed as Britain’s top 50 post-war writers in 2008 by The Times) and Will Self – Creative Writing offers a joint-degree with Games Design, in addition to its more conventional single-honour provision. Students with an aspiration to become new media designers will also find Digital Design, as well as Visual Effects & Motion Graphics in Brunel University London attractive options!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Ranked the 151^st globally (THE 2022) and the 47^th in the UK, University of Sussex excels in social sciences and the humanities. It’s ranked number one in the world for International Development (QS 2017-21). Anthropology, Philosophy, Accounting & Finance, Psychology, English, Media & Communication are all within top 30 in the UK. University of Sussex is special in terms of its diverse offerings of interdisciplinary programmes (such as Law & Politics, Psychology & Sociology), which is suitable for students with diverse interest. University of Sussex is home to one of Europe’s largest International Relation departments. Its International Relation department and Communication & Media department are one of the few that offer both University Foundation and International Year One, allowing international students to start with a relatively lower entry requirement. Notable alumni include former president of South Africa and a number of Noble Prize winners.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Ranked the 166^th globally (QS 2022) and the 9^th in the UK, the University of Bath has earned excellent reputation in slightly over 50 years since it establishment. In the 27 different academic disciplines that the University teaches, 17 of them are ranked among top 10 in the UK. University of Bath is not only home to Britain’s number one Architecture and Criminology degrees, its Sports Science, Psychology, Accounting & Finance, Sociology, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees are all among top 5 in the UK!

The BSc (Hons) Architecture is a 4-year programme with two half-year placements, which is especially beneficial to international students as their placement arrangement won’t be limited by visa issues, making the programme a very good choice for students who aim to gain professional experience in the UK!

In Social Science, the University of Bath runs a broad-learning BSc (Hons) Social Sciences alongside more traditional stand-alone degrees in Sociology, Criminology and Social Policy. BSc (Hons) Social Sciences allow students to mix and match over half of its teaching modules from a wide range of electives across different disciplines in social sciences. Students will therefore to be able to tailor a degree according to their academic interest, as they gain deeper knowledge in the discipline!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Strathclyde is ranked the 302^nd globally (QS 2022) and offers the UK’s top Accounting & Finance, Pharmacy and Medical-related programmes. Its business school comes the 51^st in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2020), and is one of the few business schools in Britain that is triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

University of Strathclyde follows the Scottish education system, in which undergraduate qualifications are 4 years long, but many accept students with outstanding grades directly into undergraduate Year 2. And the Business School and the Law School do offer 3-year intensive options! In addition to Business, University of Strathclyde is also a good choice for Architecture, as well as Engineering. Strathclyde’s School of Architecture has been named one of Europe’s Top 50 architecture schools for 3 consecutive years by Domus, an Italian architecture and design magazine. The School of Enginnering, on the other hand, educates 4000 students coming from all around the world with as many as 40 choices of programmes, which include niche areas such as Aerospace and Naval Engineering.

Entry Requirement Overview: HKDSE Grades & Programme Options

• 544 – Undergraduate (Year Two) ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2025}
• 444 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2026}
• 333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year Three of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2025}
• 322 – University Foundation ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year Two of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2026}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Globally ranked the 322^nd (QS 2022) and the 35^th in the UK, University of Dundee is ranked among the top 15 in many academic disciplines, including Art & Design, Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, Pharmacy and many more! While undergraduate degrees are usually four years long under the Scottish education system, many programmes in University of Dundee allow advanced entry into Year 2, if students get good enough grades. In addition to that, University of Dundee also offers 3-year degrees for Art & Design, Law, Nursing, as well as a 5-year master’s in Architecture (ie. combining a 3-year undergraduate and a 2-year postgraduate degree in Architecture).

In Biomedical Science, University of Dundee runs an undergraduate degree in collaboration with National University of Singapore (NUS), in which students can spend up to 18 months studying in NUS – which is itself one of Asia’s finest universities!

Featured Programmes

• BDes (Hons) Animation ^{3-Year Programme}
• MArch (Hons) Architecture ^{5-Year Programme}
• BA (Hons) Art & Philosophy ^{3-Year Programme}
• Fine Art (Digital Media, Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture) ^{3-Year Programme}
• BSc (Hons) Biological & Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) ^{4-Year Programme}
• BDes (Hons) Illustration ^{3-Year Programme}
• BDes (Hons) Jewellery & Metal Design ^{3-Year Programme}
• LLB (Hons) Law (English & Northern Irish Law) ^{3-Year Programme}
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health) ^{3-Year Programme}
• BDes (Hons) Textile Design ^{3-Year Programme}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Ranked the 308^th and the 22^nd in the UK, Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of University of London, with a 135-acre picturesque campus of in suburb of London. The University is strong for Music, Languages and Literature. Its Music department is one of the most established in the UK, and is currently ranked the 14^th in the world (QS 2020). Royal Holloway is also one of the few universities that offer Comparative Literature, while students from Creative Writing can study Drama as a joint-honours degree. Many of Royal Holloway’s graduates work in media corporations or become professional writers. Notable Hong Kong alumni include acclaimed playwright Candace Chong Mui Ngam (works include theatre play Malcolm Struan Tonnochy documentary series Stories from Afar Series).

Subjects of Strength (Subject Ranking)

University of York enjoys worldwide recognition and is now ranked the 133^rd globally (THE 2021) and the 20^th in the UK. With a strong focus on the humanities and sciences, York is a research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, which symbolises the highest research and academic standard in the UK. Overall research quality was ranked within top 15 in the UK by the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2014). Its Communication & Media, English, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Business Studies, Criminology, Archaeology & Forensic Science are ranked among UK’s top 15.

In slightly over 50 years’ time since its establishment, alumni of University of York has became active players in British politics and include many notable people in areas such as literature, history, music, etc. Notable alumni from Asia include Yeung Sum (former LegCo member of Hong Kong) as well as Han Seung Soo (former Prime Minister of South Korea).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

With hugely improved student satisfaction and graduate prospect, Swansea University in 2019 broke into the Top 30 for the first time in UK university ranking, becoming the top university in Wales! Traditionally the School of Engineering is the most celebrated school in Swansea University. In the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2014), 94% of researches in engineering were rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent” – a result comparable to that of traditional engineering schools such as UCL and Bristol. In subject rankings, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and Materials Technology are all ranked within top 15 in the UK – reflecting outstanding performance in both teaching and scientific researches.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Ranked the 170^th globally (THE 2021) and the 37^th in the UK, the University of Leicester is famous for its achievements in Forensic Science, Archaeology, Media & Communication, Engineering and Space Technology. It also provides the flexibility with Major/Minor degree options, which enables students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. University of Leicester has put great efforts into science and technology over time. It’s home to the largest space research centre among all European universities. The Department of Physics and Astronomy has participated in the PanCam research project under European Space Agency (ESA)’s ExoMars programme. A new National Space Park is also due to open in first half of 2021. DNA Fingerprinting technology was also discovered by one of the professors in University of Leicester!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Ranked the 267^th globally (QS 2021) and the 39^th in the UK, University of Surrey is a leading educator in Hospitality & Tourism and Animal Science with a new veterinary school opened in the 2014/15 academic year. Most of its undergraduate programmes involve a year-long placement. With improving student satisfaction level, University of Surrey was named the 2016 University of the Year by the Times in praise of the good balance between research and teaching quality!

Details of Event: Biological Sciences & Other Subjects

Prospective students and parents will be able to meet with Dr Lorenzo Santorelli, Programme Leader for our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, and an admissions representative from University of Surrey via Zoom to obtain admissions information. This information day is suitable for students interested in Biological Sciecnes and other disciplines available in University of Surrey.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Cardiff University is a historical and a Russell Group research-intensive university, which is now ranked the 159^th globally (QS 2021) and the 34^th in the UK. As a top Welsh university, Cardiff University is ranked within top 20 in the UK for 20 academic disciplines, in which many are within top 10 (including Architecture, Communication & Media Studies, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Radiography, Town Planning and more). Medical-related subjects are one of Cardiff’s strongest areas and its Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy are all open to international students. Innovation has been and will remain the University’s focus in the future! In 2019, the University was ranked the 73^rd in Reuters’ rankings of the most innovative universities in Europe. The University also has two Nobel laureates on its staff in Biosciences and Chemistry.

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Set in a city campus within the city of Liverpool, which is known for many in the world for music of the Beatles and its football club, University of Liverpool is a Russell Group research-led university now ranked the 163^rd in the world (THE 2021), the 29^th in the UK. The University is strong in medical-related subjects, sciences and the humanities, in which Physiotherapy, Radiography, Architecture and Town Planning are among its strongest! An advocate of interdisciplinary learning, University of Liverpool has introduced the ‘Honours Select’ system, which allows students the flexibility to choose from studying a single-honours degree programme (meaning devoting 100% of your time to one discipline), a major/minor (75%/25%) programme and a dual-honours (50%/50%) programme. The ‘Honours Select’ system now covers disciplines such as Archaeology, Business Studies, Communication & Media, Criminology, Economics, English, History, Law, Music, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Sociology and more! Notable alumni include nine Nobel laureates, Tung Chin Wah (former Chief Executive of Hong Kong) and Anson Chan (former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong).

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Located in the traditional British town of Cheltenham and the city of Gloucester, University of Gloucestershire is a university that focuses on Business, Art & Design, Media, Health, Computer Sciences, Engineering and the Humanities, which now boasts Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Nursing and Architecture programmes. Its Landscape Architecture programmes are leading in the field, which has the longest running history among programmes accredited by the Landscape Institute (UK)!

University of Gloucestershire also provides a wide range of Art & Design programmes related to popular culture and media, including Advertising, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Popular Music Production, Music Business, TV & Film Production, Photography (commercial, documentary, photojournalism), Digital Media, and many more! In addition to that, many programmes in the Business School are accredited by CIM and professional accounting bodies (ACCA, CIMA, AIA and ICAEW), reflecting the University’s focus on graduate employability – For example, the University is ranked the third in the UK for graduate prospects in Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism (Complete University Guide 2021)!

2^nd in the UK for Landscape Architecture

The Landscape Architecture programmes of University of Gloucestershire have the longest running history among programmes accredited by the Landscape Institute (UK), and are ranked the 2^nd by the Guardian University Rankings (2020)! These programmes are accredited by the Landscape Institute (UK) and students therefore are eligible to pursue HKILA qualification after graduation.

• BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture
• BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture (with Foundation Year)
• MA Landscape Architecture
• MA Landscape Architecture (with Conversion) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

Based in the Francis Close Hall campus in the town centre of Cheltenham, the programmes are studio-based in dedicated studios with industry standard IT software and printing facilities. Only 28% of time will be spent in lectures, for example, in the BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture programmes. In the rest of the time, students will be doing field visits and working on real-life landscape design projects to earn practical experience!

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With main campuses in the city of Cambridge and the town of Chelmsford (just 30 minutes from Cambridge by train), Anglia Ruskin University is a former polytechnic that was granted full university status in 1992. First established as an art school, it has a history that can be traced back to 1858. Today Anglia Ruskin University is firmly within the world’s best 350 universities (THE 2016-2021), and in 2018/19 also established its own medical school, building on its successful health and social care courses! In terms of programme choices, Optometry, Nursing, Art & Design, Sport Sciences, Surveying are among the more popular by Hong Kong and Asian students.

BOptom (Hons) Optometry

Accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC), the BOptom (Hons) Optometry in Anglia Ruskin University is recognized by the Optometrists Board of Hong Kong. Students therefore will be eligible in registering as an Optometrist in Hong Kong, after successful completion of the professional examination set by the College of Optometrists (UK) and a year of work placement. During their studies, students will learn to perform eye examinations, acquire knowledge of ocular diseases and pathology. In Year 3, students will spend up to 6 hours per week gaining hands-on experience in the open-to-public University Eye Clinic, performing eye examinations and dispensing patients with appropriate spectacles when required.

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BOptom (Hons) Optometry
• Nursing (Adult)
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Interior Design
• BA (Hons) Photography
• MA Children’s Book Illustration
• BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Physical Education
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology
• MSc Clinical Child Psychology
• MSc Psychology (Conversion) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

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Ranked the 93^rd globally (QS 2021) and the 23^rd in the UK, the University of Sheffield excels in a wide range of academic disciplines. Architecture, Communication & Media, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, Biological Sciences, Engineering and Materials Technology are all among top 10 in the UK. Sheffield’s reputable engineering school now educates more than 4000 students and is a leading institution in systems engineering and smart materials globally. Notable alumni include five Nobel laureates, as well as Chung Sze-Yuen (Senior Unofficial Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong) and Douglas Young (founder of lifestyle design and retail brand G.O.D.).

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Ranked the 90^th in the world (QS 2021) and the 15^th in the UK, University of Southampton is a Russell Group research-led university in the port city of Southampton in the south of England. University of Southampton is well recognized for its researches and teaching in Computer Science, Engineering, Music, Physiotherapy and other medical-related subjects. Computer Science is one of its strongest, where Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Worldwide Web, is a professor. The department is also recognized as one of the 19 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK Government. The University is gradually introducing Major/Minor degree options in some programmes, to enable students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. Notable alumni include world-renowned musician Brian Eno as well as Grenville Cross the former Director of Public Prosecutions of Hong Kong.

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Main Theme

Nowadays there is little doubt that Computer Science offers wonderful career prospect, with new jobs and roles coming out every now and then. And there is also an increasing interest from students. However, many students would hesitate when it comes to making the leap into applying for Computer Science programmes. ‘Would it be too hard for me? Coding is quite abstrast and tough, isn’t it? And I’d need a strong maths and science background to excel? It’s probably not for everyone!’, and so the thinking goes!

If that’s the internal dialogue you’ve gone through, these applied Computer Science and Creative Technologies programmes we’re going to introduce might just be the right choice for you!

As computer technology expands its territories into virtually every industry, there are now a wide range of specialisms within the field of Computer Science, each catering to different needs of a particular sector. And many universities in turn have developed programmes that focus on these specialist areas! These applied Computer Science programmes could be easier to cope with for many students, as they come with a set context of application.

Seminar Content

In the Seminar, a lecturer from UWE Bristol will provide an overview of the latest development in the field of Computer Science and Creative Technologies and introduce the programmes in the University, covering course structure, entry requirement, tuition fees, career prospect and professional qualifications, in the hope to help students find the right subject area within the disciplines of Computer Science and Creative Technologies!

Is Computer Science Really that Difficult?

Is a traditional Computer Science programme really that tough? If it is, which part of it do students usually find most difficult? In this section, the lecturer will explain the difference between traditional Computer Science and applied Computer Science programmes. Which type of students would likely excel in a more general Computer Science programme, and which might be better doing an applied Computer Science programme?

There is More Than One Way to Code!

As computer technology expands its territories into virtually every industry, there also developed different kind of programming languages for different applications. These include visual programming languages, which can be much easier to understand for some students! In this section, the lecturer will introduce a few common programming langauges – many of them were created with very different ideas of applications – providing a deeper look into the world of coding. You might realize that everyone can code in one way or the other!

An Overview of Computer Science Specialisms

The lecturer will provide an overview of different Computer Science programmes, using some of their own programmes as examples, in order to help students find an area that’s most suitable for them!

• BSc (Hons) Business Computing
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Digital Media
• BSc (Hons) Games Technology
• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering for Business

Graduate Prospect: Why Study Computer Science in Bristol?

Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, whose development has accelerated under the pandemic! What jobs are there in the field now? And what new jobs will come about in the future? In what roles were past graduates usually employed? As one of the largest technology clusters in the UK, how would studying in Bristol benefit students?

Pathway Programme Highlights:

In this last section, an admissions representative of University Foundation and International Year One of UWE Bristol will provide an overview of their pathway programmes, covering progression degree choices, entry requirements and other useful information. The representative will also explain how the promise of “Guaranteed Progression” works!

• 44333 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2025}
• 222 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2025}
• 222 – University Foundation ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2026}

Details of Event: How can I Watch the Seminar from Home?

The seminar will also be delivered via Zoom. Students and parents can watch the seminar in our office and meet with our education consultants right after the seminar. Alternatively, you can also choose to watch the seminar in the comfort of your own home. Simply select your preferred “Mode of Attendance” as you complete our online form, we will then make the appropriate arrangements.

University Profile: University of the West of England, Bristol

Set in the creative city of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) was formerly a polytechnic and was granted full university status in 1992. Employability remains at the heart of UWE Bristol’s education. The already tight relationships with employers continue to foster, which now include formal links with the BBC, Airbus, etc. Career support services of UWE Bristol were voted the best in the UK in 2014 while graduate employability comes as the 8^th in the UK with over 95% of graduates in employment within six months after graduation.

UWE Bristol provides academic programmes in as many as 37 disciplines, among which Building & Surveying, Architecture, Town Planning and Art & Design are the strongest. Medical-related subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing are all open to international students.

UWE’s Bristol School of Animation enjoys a worldwide reputation. Chris Ford, creative director of PIXAR, is also one of UWE Bristol’s graduates!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Westminster is located in the heart of London and is formerly the Royal Polytechnic Institution, which was founded in 1838 and was Britain’s first polytechnic institution. The University was officially granted university status in 1992. Today it remains the choice of many in London for continuing education.

Architecture, Journalism, Fashion Design and other Art & Design subjects are among its strongest subjects. It was consistently ranked among top 40 for Journalism globally (QS 2018-2020) – and made it to the 31^st in 2020! The School of Architecture was also voted the second best by practising architects in Architects’ Journal (2013). With its long history of teaching, alumni of University of Westminster is spread across different sectors, especially the architecture, art & design as well as the media – many of them are people awarded the Order of the British Empire for their contribution to their professions.

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part I)
• MArch Architecture (RIBA Part II)
• MA Architecture
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design
• BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing & Promotion
• BA (Hons) Fine Art Mixed Media
• BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design
• BA (Hons) Illustration & Visual Communication
• MA Menswear
• MA Museums, Galleries & Contemporary Culture
• BA (Hons) Photography

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Set in the creative city of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) was formerly a polytechnic and was granted full university status in 1992. Employability remains at the heart of UWE Bristol’s education. The already tight relationships with employers continue to foster, which now include formal links with the BBC, Airbus, etc. Career support services of UWE Bristol were voted the best in the UK in 2014 while graduate employability comes as the 8^th in the UK with over 95% of graduates in employment within six months after graduation.

UWE Bristol provides academic programmes in as many as 37 disciplines, among which Building & Surveying, Architecture, Town Planning and Art & Design are the strongest. Medical-related subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing are all open to international students.

UWE’s Bristol School of Animation enjoys a worldwide reputation. Chris Ford, creative director of PIXAR, is also one of UWE Bristol’s graduates!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Undergraduate Year One in Top 30 UK universities normally require 544 to 555 in HKDSE, with subject-specific requirement depending on your choices of programmes. If students fall short of such requirement, they can progress through International Year One or University Foundation Courses. These programmes accept entry at 433 to 222 in HKDSE and enable qualified students to progress onto Year 2 and Year 1 of an undergraduate programme in Top 30 UK universities respectively. Students aiming for top universities and highly-competitive subjects such as medicine and actuarial sciences, however, will benefit from the 1-Year A-levels which also allows them to apply to universities in Hong Kong through the Non-Jupas route.

In the seminar, our education consultants will introduce these four options for HKDSE students. Content includes university options, subject options, entry requirements, plus the procedures and important dates of UCAS.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Content Highlights

• How does UCAS work? What are the important dates?
• How to make best use of the five application quotas in your UCAS application?
• Is it possible to have the sixth and the seventh quota?
• Tips on writing a winning personal statement.
• English Requirements and Different Types of IELTS: What’s IELTS for UKVI (Academic)?
• Options of university and academic disciplines in pathway programmes.
• University Foundation Courses that accept applications from F.5 students.
• The option of One-Year A-levels and a brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data.

This Week’s Special Guest & Topic: How does the “Guaranteed Progression” Mechanism Work? How Good are the Progression Rates?

After the first section of our UK University & Pathways Seminar, students and parents will have a general idea about the higher education options available in the UK. Now this Special section will bring you a few real universities and course options as further reference!

In this section, an admissions representative of University of Southampton’s and Aston University, Birmingham’s University Foundation & International Year One programmes will explain how the promise of “Guaranteed Progression” works, share records of progression rates in the past and other useful information! They will also introduce the University Foundation and International Year One programmes run in partnership with these two universities, covering areas such as progression degrees, entry and progression requirements, course structure, etc.

ONCAMPUS is the education provider of on-campus pathway programmes of over ten universities including University of Southampton (15), University of Reading (31), Aston University, Birmingham (43) and a number of University of London colleges. Both options of International Year One and University Foundation Courses are available, and come with very diverse subject choices that include Business, Physiotherapy, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Engineering and many more!

HKDSE Grades & Programme Options

• 554-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2025}
• 332 – University Foundation ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2026}

🔔 New progression routes to Engineering, Life Science and Oceanography available from 2022/23!

HKDSE Grades & Programme Options

• 544-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2025}
• 322 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2025}
• 222 – University Foundation ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2026}

Details of Event: How can I Watch the Seminar from Home?

The seminar will also be delivered via Zoom. Students and parents can watch the seminar in our office and meet with our education consultants right after the seminar. Alternatively, you can also choose to watch the seminar in the comfort of your own home. Simply select your preferred “Mode of Attendance” as you complete our online form, we will then make the appropriate arrangements.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a university formed after the merger of a few higher education institutions in South Wales. With three main campuses in Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter, University of Wales Trinity Saint David includes a theological college with a history that can be traced back to over 200 years ago, a business school, an architecture and engineering school, as well as an outstanding art school – Swansea College of Art, which provides a good number of programmes in Visual Arts and Performing Arts. In its specialist Surface Pattern Design programmes, students will learn to create surface patterns for fashion, interior and furniture design. In the past, students in Surface Pattern Design have worked on live briefs in partnership with Hallmark and H&M, with six students subsequently selected for a paid placement programmes under the print design team at H&M! Other than that, Photography and Automotive Design are also some of Trinity Saint David’s most outstanding areas!

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University of Huddersfield is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status after the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. With relatively lower entry requirement than the more traditional universities, the University also accepts sub-degree graduates of Hong Kong to final or 2^nd year of degree programmes. With the tradition of vocational training, teaching quality has always been a strong focus at University of Huddersfield. The University is recognized for having the highest proportion of professionally qualified teaching staff (2016-2020) and has been the UK’s leading university for the receipt of National Teaching Fellowships for the past ten years! Many of the health-related subjects in University of Huddersfield are open for international students, including Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, etc. The University is also known for Music and is ranked among the Top 30 for Performing Arts (QS 2019-2021)

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Middlesex University is strong in creative disciplines such as Media, Fashion and Performing Arts. Fashion is a particularly strong area of the University, where graduates can go as far as winning major awards in London Fashion Week, reflecting the successful training that matches the requirement of the industry. Notable alumni include world-renowned fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, actress Helen Mirren and musician Goldfrapp and Roger Glover, as well as Hong Kong artist b.wing!

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Middlesex University also provides foundation programmes in the form of a Foundation Year. Designed for students whose grades fall slightly short of the requirements of undergraduate year one, a Foundation Year is an additional year attached to a standard 3-year undergraduate degree ^{(students will be issued a visa that covers the whole 4-year period)}. Compared with a broad-learning University Foundation Course, in the Foundation Year students will focus on modules directly relevant to their disciplines and enjoy higher certainty in progression.

Middlesex University currently offers the Foundation Year in areas such as Art & Design (including Fashion Design, Media, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, etc), Communication & Media, Business, Biological Sciences, Computer Sciences, Law, Sport Sciences and more!

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With its reputation in UK’s accounting and legal sectors, BPP University draws top talents from around the world to its master’s and professional programmes. Many of these students are graduates of the finest universities in the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and MIT, reflecting the reputation and teaching quality of BPP University.

BPP University Law School now exclusively trains over 50 leading UK and global law firms’ trainee solicitors, reflecting the recognition of its industry-focused teaching motto. Now one of the largest law schools in the UK, BPP University Law School was also named top five for quality of teaching in law by law magazine Legal Week in 2014, among top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and UCL.

When designing its programmes, BPP University has allowed more flexibility than traditional universities would do. These include start dates in September, January and May. Students can also consider its 2-Year accelerated degrees, which runs an extra academic semester in the Summer, allowing students to complete all six semesters of an undergraduate degree in two years’ time.

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

Tailored for non-law graduates, the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) covers essential core modules in a LLB law degree, enabling non-law graduates to pursue professional qualifications as a lawyer. Graduates of Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) will be eligible for PCLL Conversion Exams in Hong Kong like LLB graduates and therefore able to meet the entry requirements of for the PCLL programmes in Hong Kong.

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance ^{2-Year & 3-Year Programmes}
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) ^{3-Year Programmes 🔔}
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) ^{3-Year Programmes 🔔}
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a non-Law Degree}
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a Law Degree to train as a Solicitor}
• Barrister Training Course (BTC) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a Law Degree to train as a Barrister}
• MSc Psychology (Conversion) ^{1-Year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for Graduates with a non-Psychology Degree}

🔔 Tuition costs £7,500/Year in 2022/23 – one of the cheapest Nursing courses at the moment!

University of South Wales is formed after the merger between University of Glamorgan and University of Wales, Newport in 2013. Currently the University has three campuses in South Wales. It’s one of the three UK universities that offer Chiropractic programmes that are recognized by European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). As it’s also recognized by the Chiropractors Council of Hong Kong, graduates of the 4-year MChiro (Master of Chiropractic) will be able to register as a Chiropractor in Hong Kong right after graduation, without the need of additional qualifying exams.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is also one of University of South Wales’s strong areas! Students studying Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in University of South Wales will have the opportunities to participate in an aircraft maintenance placement programmes with British Airways. With the recognition from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), students will graduate having completed part of the ‘EASA Part 66’ qualification, enhancing them to obtain full professional qualifications as an aircraft maintenance engineer after graduation.

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Located in rural area of the Midlands, Keele University enjoys the largest university campus in the UK, which occupies over 600 acres of beautiful parkland, and is the largest campus university in UK. The University is highly rated for teaching quality and student experience in the National Student Survey (NSS), where it has been rated among top three in relevant student satisfaction scores for many years (2014-2019). There is a strong emphasis of interdisciplinary learning and a wide range of interdisciplinary programmes (such as Sociology & International Relations, Chemistry & Environmental Science), which is suitable for students with diverse interest. Another emphasis lies in education for Sustainability issues, which is incorporated into formal curriculum through elective modules, allowing students from all disciplines the opportunities to deepen the knowledge in the area. Currently ranked the 51^st in the UK, Keele University excels in Medicine, Pharmacy and other medical-related subjects, such as Physiotherapy and Nursing. In the 2020/21 academic year, Keele University will also be opening its school of Veterinary Medicine, together with Harper Adams University.