University of Bristol Pathway Programme

Guaranteed pathway to the University of Bristol

19th

in the Times 2019 UK rankings

51st

in the world (QS World University Ranking 2019)

6th

in the UK for employability

University of Bristol Pathway Programme kingseducation.com/bristol

2019 – 20 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL PATHWAY PROGRAMME

Your assured path to a Top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings, 2019)

KINGS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL: A PARTNERSHIP IN EXCELLENCE

Kings is officially partnered with the University of Bristol to offer a unique and guaranteed pathway to this world-class university.

Before you leave home, you will receive an offer from both Kings and the University of Bristol.

It will guarantee entry to the University once you have successfully completed your programme at Kings to the standard set by the University.

The Student Advantage

1 Guaranteed Conditional offer from the University of Bristol before you leave home

2 Smooth transition from high school at home within a friendly, supportive college community.

You will not be “lost in the crowd� too early at a large university with students aged 18+

3 Regular visits to the University plus communication and support from University of Bristol staff

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Bristol: At a glance zz Bristol is home to 23,000 students from more than 150 countries. zz The University is invested in our international community, which is why it is offering more than £1m worth of international scholarships to students beginning their studies in 2019.

This is envisaged to continue in 2020.

Location:

zz Bristol is a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities zz It was the first university in England to admit women and men as equals.

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London

Bristol Bournemouth

Brighton

Nearest airports: Bristol, Heathrow Founded: 1876 Undergraduate students: 17,117

Overview Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol offers a rare combination of academic excellence and future-based thinking. The QS World Rankings place Bristol 51st globally and 83% of University research is rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’*.

At Bristol, every student is encouraged to realise their potential and are primed to ensure their studies make a profound impact on their environment, the communities they belong to and their future careers. (*QS World University Ranking 2019; Research Excellence Framework 2014)

Rankings

zz Bristol is a founding member of the Worldwide Universities Network; a group of research-led institutions of international standing. zz The Students’ Union offers more than 350 clubs and societies. zz Thirteen Nobel laureates are associated with the University, including former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, Bristol’s Chancellor from 1929 to 1965. zz The city of Bristol was named the best place to live in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times, which called it ‘cool, classy and supremely creative’. zz The University has exchange partnerships with more than 150 prestigious universities across 35 countries.

Career opportunities A Bristol degree is highly attractive to employers: Bristol is in the top five universities targeted by leading graduate employers (source: The Graduate Market in 2014, High Fliers research) and has over 500 employer visits to campus each year.

zz Ranked 51st in the world (QS World University Ranking 2019)

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zz Ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2019)

For full details about the opportunities available at the University of Bristol, visit:

zz 90 per cent of students completing their degree in 2017 – 18 achieved a First or 2:1

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zz Bristol is ranked joint 5th in the UK for research intensity (Times Higher Education analysis of REF 2014) zz 83% of the University’s research is rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014)

THE 10-POINT KINGS ADVANTAGE

Kings offers the perfect transition from school at home to the University of Bristol. Our supportive, student-centred pathway will ensure you are fully prepared and equipped to succeed at this world-class university. Here are 10 reasons why.

1YR 1. Guaranteed Pathway to the University of Bristol The University of Bristol Pathway Programme has been specifically developed in conjunction with the University to provide a clear, direct and assured pathway to the University while also giving you the benefit of Kings’ renowned personal support..

2. Flexible pathway options You can choose either a one year Foundation or a traditional 2-year A-level programme.

Both will provide a joint Conditional Offer Letter from the University of Bristol and Kings before your programme starts. The one-year option includes core and elective modules which you can combine in different ways to create main subject pathways.

4. Quality assured

5. Very small classes

The one-year Foundation is inspected by Pearson and assured as preparation for Higher Education study in the UK. It is also moderated by an independent Advisory Board of external examiners.

Classes are some of the smallest of any pre-university college.

This ensures maximum teacher contact time and academic support: 4 – 10 per class (A-level) and 8 – 12 per class (Foundation).

3. One-year Pathway based on A-level The one-year Foundation is based on A-level syllabuses, assessed against A-levels and taught by A-level teachers — many of whom hold a PhD or equivalent.

6. Wide nationality mix

7. Dedicated academic enrichment

Last year, students from nearly 100 countries studied with us.

This creates a supportive community where everyone is equal and where English is always the common language.

The Kings Enrichment Programme is offered to all academic students. It will both supplement your subject-specific learning with practical experience, and broaden your general skills and development in preparation for university.

8. Close interaction with The University of Bristol

9. Professional university guidance

Throughout the Pathway Programme you will have regular interaction with the University.

This includes termly visits to the University of Bristol campus; the opportunity to attend selected lectures and to talk to University faculty and students; as well as visits from University staff to Kings.

While the Programme provides a guaranteed path to the University of Bristol, Kings’ dedicated university counsellors are also available to you. They can help with subject choices or can provide the reassurance of other university options if you don’t meet the Bristol entry requirements.

10. Individual student support At Kings, we are experts in the careful management our students’ transition from school at home to university in the UK. All of our students benefit from regular progress testing and analysis, as well as dedicated care and support teams to ensure personal well-being.

“ I wanted to study Foundation and I found out that the one here is different to others, and that here it’s more similar to the A-level syllabus. ” Vun Yee Wah (Vivian) from Malaysia completed the Advanced Level Foundation at Kings Oxford with a Distinction and took up her place at the University of Bristol to study Cellular and Molecular Medicine

University of Bristol Pathway Programme Once you have your Conditional Offer from Bristol you will join a programme at Kings. You can choose either a 1-year Advanced Level Foundation programme or a 2-year A-level programme.

You can choose to enrol at any one of our colleges in Brighton, London, Oxford and Bournemouth. Both programmes feature small classes in an international environment and high levels of personalised learning and pastoral support. You will also benefit from regular visits to and from the University.

University of Bristol enrichment programme In addition to your Kings classes, you will have a regular programme of interaction and experience with the University. This includes: Termly visits to the University of Bristol Meet departmental faculty Attend sample lectures Meet current University of Bristol students

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Regular visits from University of Bristol staff Meet with University Admissions staff

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Meet with University of Bristol teaching faculty

1-year Foundation pathway Course length: 1 Academic Year (3 terms) Lessons: Average 21 hours per week, plus homework and private study Minimum age: 17 Class size range: 8 – 12 Kings entry requirements Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling (GCSE or equivalent); Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent

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Bristol entry requirements (Foundation grade) Engineering Aerospace & Civil 70% Electronic & Electrical 65% overall with 75% in Mathematics, plus 65% Communication and Study Skills Humanities & Social Sciences: 60% overall plus 65% Communication and Study Skills Economics, Accounting & Management: Economics 70% Accounting 65% overall, with 75% in Mathematics plus 65% Communication and Study Skills International Business: 65% overall plus 65% Communication and Study Skills Law: 70% overall plus 65% Communication and Study Skills. (Please note that all applicants for Law must take the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT)) Life & Health Sciences: 60 - 65% overall with specific subject requirements for specific programmes plus 65% Communication and Study Skills Maths, Computing & Sciences: 70% overall with 75% in Mathematics plus 65% Communication and Study Skills English language: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category) or equivalent result in the Kings Exit Test.

2-year A-level pathway Course length: 2 Academic Years (6 terms) Lessons: Average 20 – 25 hours per week, plus homework and private study Minimum age: 16 Class size range: 4 – 10 Kings entry requirements Completed 10-11 years of schooling (GCSE or equivalent); Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent

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Bristol entry requirements (A-level grade) Please refer to the University’s website for details of A-level grade requirements

Recent student successes: From Kings to the University of Bristol Aibar Axubayev From: Kazakhstan Degree at Bristol: Mechanical Engineering Helen Chivadze From: Georgia Degree at Bristol: Management

Sadam Raziyev From: Kazakhstan Degree at Bristol: Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Liam Hanley From: Ireland Degree at Bristol: Education Studies Euiwan Jung From: South Korea Degree at Bristol: Aerospace Engineering

English language: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category) or equivalent result in the Kings Exit Test.

Soak Yee Teo From: Singapore Degree at Bristol: Law Danara Temirgaliyeva From: Kazakhstan Degree at Bristol: Economics and Politics

Hon Ming Lam From: Hong Kong Degree at Bristol: Pathology and Microbiology Hyuk Lee From: South Korea Degree at Bristol: Aerospace Engineering

Vun Yee Wah From: Malaysia Degree at Bristol: Cellular and Molecular Medicine Anna Shilova From: Russia Degree at Bristol: Economics and Politics

Angelina Pavlova From: Russia Degree at Bristol: History of Art

“ I really love the University of Bristol! It is a fantastic place to study. Kings really helped me in achieving my great results to get in Bristol. One of the most useful things I got from Kings was the skill of working with people from all over the world — it helps me a lot in university. ” Tram Anh Pham from Vietnam is studying for her degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol.

THE 10-POINT UNDERGRADUATE KINGS DEGREE SUBJECTS ADVANTAGE

You will have access to all of the University’s 200+ undergraduate degrees. These cover a broad range of subjects and are delivered across 25 academic schools:

Arts School of Arts School of Humanities School of Modern Languages Centre for Innovation

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Engineering School of Computer Science School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Health Sciences Bristol Dental School Bristol Medical School Bristol Veterinary School Centre for Health Sciences Education

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Life Sciences School of Biological Sciences School of Biochemistry School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience School of Psychological Science Science School of Chemistry School of Earth Sciences School of Geographical Sciences School of Mathematics School of Physics Social Sciences and Law School of Education School for Policy Studies School of Economics, Finance and Management School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies University of Bristol Law School

FURTHER RESOURCES

All University of Bristol course information and module details are available on the University’s website. These can be filtered by year of entry, subject area and study level.

Search for an undergraduate course here: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate Each course page provides an overview of the course, for example: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2020/ biological-sciences/bsc-biology Half-way down the page under ‘Course structure’, is a link to ‘Find out more about the course structure and units available…’ Click here for units.

Example Click the unit title for a description, learning outcomes, teaching and assessment details.

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