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“With staff and students from 130 different countries, Bournemouth University truly embraces diversity, inclusion and equality offering a range of services for those students that need additional support to improve their English.”

Many opportunities come hand in hand with this university as travelling abroad is encouraged through having sandwich course or attending a summer school. Exchange placements could potentially take place in Europe, Canada, Australia and even as far as Japan. This is an ideal situation to learn, continue your degree but also be able to learn a new language and broaden your horizon, through integrating with local traditions and festivities.

Bournemouth has an emphasis on sport with it specialising in cricket, golf, tennis and volleyball.

An athlete’s dream would come true through signing up to the Activ8 membership at £150 allowing you as a student to have unlimited access to the gym and all sports classes all year round. The option for pay as you go is also available starting from £2 for fitness classes. If you are interested at playing sports at university level then Varsity is what you want. Bournemouth University has 34 different Varsity teams and have excelled high with IONAL being ranked 30th out of 146 institutions.

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institution but also for its shopping and nightlife offering a scene for everyone. From a typical night out in Walkabout to sin free party in a church with V-Club or having a chic night out with friends in a more relaxed scene in Klute Lounge. Beers, cocktails, mixers, shooters. You name it and Bournemouth has it. Jagger’s comedy club, sell out Saturday nights, lightens up everybody’s weekend, tasteful humour for all.

Business Schools: Several times a year the Diversity and Equality team create projects and events to raise the awareness of issues regarding diversity and equality and help support individuals.

Successful events that have taken place over the past years have been for example Black History Month, LGBT History Month and also Worlds Mental Health Day.

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British students dodging debt and heading abroad The number of students applying to UK universities fell by 7.4% between 2011 and 2012, as more and more students take advantage of cheaper tuition fees elsewhere.

Official figures released by university admissions group UCAS in February showed 44,000 fewer applicants to UK courses this year than last, with increased tuition fees thought to be behind the drop.

Course costs in many European countries are much cheaper than the UK, with an undergraduate degree at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands priced at €1,733 (£1,440) for an academic year, less than a sixth of the £9,000 yearly fee charged by many UK institutions.

The figures come after Universities Minister David Willets encouraged UK students to head abroad to improve networking and “cultural fluency” last year.

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International Graduate brings you the latest information on issues affecting graduates who want to study and work abroad.

Sutton Trust launches US summer school scheme

Lady Gaga Launches Born This Way Foundation at Harvard

The Sutton Trust will offer UK students the chance to experience undergraduate study in America after launching a US version of its successful summer school programme.

Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey launched an anti-bullying campaign in February at the prestigious Harvard University.

The pilot scheme will see 64 under-privileged students given the opportunity to study at Yale University for a week, with all costs covered by the Trust in partnership with the Fulbright Commission.

Students will receive support before and after the course.

“With tuition fees increasing dramatically in England and some generous financial aid packages in the US, studying abroad is more attractive than before from a cost perspective,” said Chairman of the Sutton Trust Sir Peter Lampl.

The deadline for applications is 16th April, with the programme set to take place in July.

The opening of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation saw the star interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in front of more than 1,100 students, staff and guests at Harvard’s campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

“I believe that if you have revolutionary potential, you must make the world a better place and use it,” she told her audience, before urging them to “challenge meanness and cruelty.”

Lady Gaga has invested $1.2m of her own money into the Foundation, which aims to celebrate individuality, promote civic engagement and encourage self-expression.

You can visit the Born This Way Foundation’s website at www.bornthiswayfoundation.org

£26million postgraduate scholarships boost for Oxford University

Sharp increase in overseas students studying in Scotland

Oxford University has received a £26million donation to fund more tgab 35 postgraduate scholarships from Mica Ertegun, the widow of entrepreneur Ahmet Ertegun.

The fund will be reserved exclusively for students wishing to study the humanities at the institution.

Mr Ertegun was best known as founder and A&R man of Atlantic Records. Before his death in 2006, he was regarded one of the most influential figures in the music industry, credited with playing a key role in developing the careers of artists like Ray Charles, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.

The number of non-EU students studying in Scotland has soared over the last year, recently released figures have revealed.

The number of students from outside the European Union that have taken up study in Scotland has jumped by more than 11% since February 2011 – and the most significant increase is in students from China.

Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show there are now 6145 Chinese students studying in Scotland, compared with 4680 this time last year – an increase of 33%.

Universities Scotland, representing Higher Education institutions in the country, said that although the statistics are “encouraging”, tighter immigration rules brought in by the UK Border Agency mean that numbers are likely to drop in the near future.

President of the National Union of Students in Scotland, Robin Parker, attributed the increase to Scotland’s reputation as a welcoming country with world class educational institutions.

The money will also go towards establishing Ertegun House, which will act as a base for students and for a “senior scholar in residence”, who will provide mentoring and organise lectures, seminars and concerts.

John Paul Jones, bass player for Led Zeppelin, described Ertegun as a “soul man”, adding that the money “couldn’t have come from a better place.”

Visa restrictions could put international students off study in the UK New visa restrictions could put international students off studying in the UK, two reports published at the end of February suggest.

Tightening of immigration rules could lead to “unintended consequences”, said a government commissioned report chaired by Sir Tim Wilson, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire.

A separate report, entitled “Education: A Great British Export?” reveals that, although the numbers of international students in the UK grew between 2001 and 2009, the number decreased slightly in 2010 to 12% of the international market.

One of the restrictions imposed by the UK Border Agency last year will see the option of post-study work visa for international students being discontinued from April. The report argues against the restriction, citing a range of organisations that have highlighted the damage it will do to numbers of international students in the UK.

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Information Manager

The indispensible employee

What is Information Management?

Information is the lifeblood of every organisation, and every organisation needs to manage its information flow to stay alive. In the digital age, this requires a whole new set of skills.

The pervasive nature of the Internet is obvious to everyone in the modern world, and the pace of change isn’t slowing. Citizens and organisations face the same challenge: keep up with new information technologies or be left behind. Organisations need employees who are not just information literate, but are information experts; employees who can manage the information of an entire business to keep it competitive in today’s switched-on world.

The information literate employee will be able to identify, organise, evaluate, store and disseminate information in the most effective and efficient manner. But importantly, he or she will also understand how organisations work, and how to take into account people’s needs and behaviour.

This employee is the organisation’s Information

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Manager; the one person who can ensure that the right information reaches the right people, at the right time and in the right format.

The Information Manager commands a powerful mix of people skills and knowledge of organisational behaviour and processes, as well as an understanding of the required information systems and resources.

As organisations adapt and evolve to the changing information landscape, the Information Manager has become not just an advantage, but a vital component in any business. The premium that employers put on information literate employees continues to rise and rise.

“As organisations adapt and evolve to the changing information landscape, the Information Manager has become not just an advantage, but a vital component in any business.”

What can you get from an Information Management course?

Graduates from an information management programme acquire theoretical and practical knowledge which they will be able to apply confidently in organisations of all kinds. Reflecting the multidisciplinarity of the field, information management degree programmes offer a carefully chosen mix of social, management and technical aspects, such as information society, organisational learning and behaviour, information systems modelling and web design.

Candidates for these programmes typically have a diversity of first degree subject backgrounds, ranging from science and technology through to social sciences and humanities, whilst graduates are equipped with the a blend of knowledge, skills and awareness which enable effective mediation between information users, resources and information systems.

Career prospects in Information Management If you become an information management gradu-

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ate, you are instantly employable in a vast range of industries and roles. You will have practical experience in the use of new ICTs and personal awareness, and skills relevant to information management in a variety of workplace roles, e.g. skills in information literacy, communication, group work and research.

This allows you to fit straight in to a specialist information management position, such as Chief Information Officer, Information Systems Manager, Knowledge Manager or Corporate Planner.

For instance, Jonathan Hyde who completed the MSc in Information Management in Sheffield in 2005 is currently employed by Cheltenham Borough Council as a Business Consultant in Web Technologies. From the same course, Chia-Hui Feng is now working as a Business Analyst for GDS Electronic Data Systems in Taiwan.

More broadly you will have a solid foundation for taking up a variety of work roles right across today’s rapidly-changing, information-dependant society.

The Information School is the new name for the Department of Information Studies at the University of Sheffield, the country’s leading library and information science department.

1st in every Research Assessment Exercise for 24 years.

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Do you want to wait for the digital age unfold, or do you want to shape it? Study with us at the cutting edge of the information revolution - from short courses to Masters degrees, full time or part time, we offer the student-centered learning to suit you.

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Why Consider a Career in Chiropractic conditions and to provide holistic and preventative health care for all who need it.

Chiropractors enjoy the flexibility of being able to live and work just about anywhere in the world.

Although the majority of your patients will be consulting you for neck and back pain, the chiropractic profession is the authority on spinal care and musculoskeletal health.

You will also be able to give advice on all aspects of healthy living.

Becoming a chiropractor is a life choice.

Chiropractic is a major healthcare profession and comes with many expectations, particularly from your patients.

Many chiropractors also specialise in a particular field becoming experts at, for example, treating sports injuries. Indeed, most Premier League Football Clubs in the UK have chiropractors to advise and treat their players and in addition, the chiropractic profession is part of the medical team at the 2012 Olympics.

As a chiropractor you should not only demonstrate knowledge and expertise, you should also embody the ethics and philosophy of a healthcare practitioner and be particularly interested in wellness.

Rehabilitation and exercise for the elderly is another area of great interest, and as the population is growing older, this is another very worthwhile field in which to specialise.

If you decide on a career in chiropractic, you will have the opportunity to serve patients whilst enjoying the prestige, financial position, personal freedom and sense of achievement which most people can only dream of.

Typically you will work in a clinic with modern facilities and specialist equipment often with chiropractic colleagues but also sometimes sharing with other healthcare practitioners thereby providing integrated care. As such you will be regarded as a valuable and important health resource in your local community.

Almost 100% of AECC graduates have gone on to find employment as a chiropractor within six months of graduating.

Numerous opportunities exist for you to interact with people of all ages including children and the elderly, to provide care to patients with acute and chronic

The average starting salary for an AECC graduate is ÂŁ29,000 (average from 2010 graduates)

The AECC campus is situated in Bournemouth, just meters away from our award winning seven mile beach and surrounded by fabulous entertainment options and gorgeous countryside.

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in the UK? Are you thinking about travelling abroad to study?

Taking a leap of faith and applying to a university in another country? Considering, possibly, making that country the UK?

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ravelling abroad to study will improve your future prospects and develop you as a person in ways that it is hard to imagine.

Adjusting to a new culture, mingling with people from multiple countries as a matter of course, carrying out your day to day life in a language that isn’t your native one – immediate graduate prospects aside, this is an education for life.

A degree from a British university is prestigious in the international job market. The fact that you were accepted onto a course and made the decision to move to another country for it already puts you way ahead of the curve when it comes to employment prospects. But why particularly a UK degree?

In some cultures, it could be perceived as rude to challenge the authority of lecturers by voicing

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your own opinions in class. In the UK, however, this debate and the challenging of well-established norms is actively encouraged. Students at British universities are encouraged to think independently, to question foregone conclusions and to develop their own opinions, whatever subject they might be studying. The benefits are numerous: confidence, willingness to take risks, the capacity

“UK universities are massively international places. Studying at one of them will put you right in the centre of one of the most inclusive communities that can be found anywhere”

to move beyond simply what is stated right in front of them on the lecture slides. Healthy debate is one of the things that British universities excel at.

The UK is without a doubt an interesting place to live – possibly more so if you are a student than in any other case. Brimming with history, culture and multiculturalism; with free museums and galleries in their thousands – if you throw yourself into every opportunity and take full advantage of your time in the UK you are almost certainly going to emerge as more of a broad-minded and knowledgeable graduate than someone who has simply completed a degree in their home country.

UK universities are massively international places.

Studying at one of them will put you right in the centre of one of the most inclusive communities that can be found anywhere. It is almost certain that there will be other international students on your course, or that you will find yourself living amongst others straight away – universities like to mix international students together, especially in halls of residence. It is also very likely that you will find societies centred around your home country, where you will have the opportunity to meet other

internationals – as well as people who are just interested in learning about your country’s culture or language.

Who studies at British universities – what is the make-up of the international student community? The answer, of course, is that it is extremely diverse. In the academic year 2009-10, almost 406,000 international students were registered on Higher Education courses in the UK. This is a 10% increase on the previous year. Academically, the top three subjects for international students were Business (33% of students enrolled were international), Engineering and Technology (32%) and Computer Science (24%). Overall, 16% of all students on university courses in the UK were classed as international.

The three biggest recruiters of international students were London School of Economics (65% of all students in 2009-10), followed by Imperial College (40%) and University College London (36%). Don’t think that all international students necessarily flock to the capital, though – significant percentages of non-UK students (over one quarter of those enrolled) can also be found at Warwick, Bedfordshire, Manchester, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Oxford.* From outside the EU it is India, China, Nigeria and the US that send the most students to study on British soil (numbers from Nigeria and the US are almost identical), whilst from within the EU the top three are the Republic of Ireland, Germany and France.

In general, studying abroad proves that you are dedicated, adventurous and prepared to open yourself up to new experiences. Successful graduates are perceived as some of the most intellectually forward-thinking people in the world. A degree from a British university is likely to be invaluable – both at home and internationally.

Information on studying in the UK, application, choosing courses, English language proficiency, international events, financial matters, visas and various other things can be found at www.ucas. com/students/wheretostart/nonukstudents Also check out www.educationuk.org – the section of the British Council website that caters solely for internationals wanting to study in the UK. *UKCISA (http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/about/statistics_ he.php#table6)

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to Masters Convert your professional qualification to a Masters in Accounting and Finance in just nine months

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oney is the main reason why most companies exist. They either want to make it, save it, use it more effectively or advise other companies on how to make it, save it or use it more effectively. Even charities and not-forprofit companies need to make sure they use their funds in the most efficient way. All organisations have one thing in common. They need professionals who understand finance, who can play a fundamental role in running the business and who can help make the business a success.

In the UK, these finance professionals are most likely to have gained a professional qualification from one of the main accountancy bodies (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS and ICAEW). For instance, the ACCA is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), which is comprised of 167 members and associates in 127 countries.

Each member and associate is a professional accountancy organisation recognized by law or general consensus within the respective country as substantial national accountancy organisation.

So, around the world, many of today’s accountants and finance managers may have progressed their careers through a professional qualification route from one of these organisations without having followed the University route. Increasingly, as with many other professions, nowadays employers are looking for Masters Qualifications when recruiting to more senior roles such as Controller, Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer and other middle/ senior management positions. In addition, a Masters degree helps prospective students to develop the depth and breadth of accounting standards, allows students to choose a specific specialisation in accounting and can help individuals meet the education requirements for earning a professional accounting licence in some countries.

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The Master of Accounting and Finance fast-track programme at Glasgow Caledonian University allows candidates who have a professional qualification from any accountancy body in the world that is recognised by IFAC (International Federation of Accountants), to commence studies in January each year and graduate with a Masters degree in November of the same year (just nine months).

Available specialism routes include: • Master of Accounting and Finance • Master of Accounting and Finance (Oil & Gas) • Master of Accounting and Finance (Public Sector Financial Management) • Master of Finance With an award-winning campus located in the heart of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University holds CIMA and ACCA accredited “premier status” as a tuition provider, as well as being a Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Centre of Excellence; offers Accounting and Finance students access to wealth of experience in a broad-based department covering banking, financial services, law and economics and provides award-winning support and innovative teaching that focuses on learning for the professional world and the employability of our graduates.

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Postgraduate opportunities

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he Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences contains an international postgraduate centre for teaching and research in exercise and nutrition science, cardiovascular rehabilitation, diabetes management, public health, weight management and biomedical sciences. These marketled and research-informed Master’s programmes are designed to provide topical, postgraduate education and specialist professional development for healthcare practitioners and for those aspiring to work in these high profile fields.

The programmes are characterised by a multidisciplinary approach stressing the importance of evidence-based practice in ensuring high standards of professional service. With over 400 students currently registered and 60-70 students achieving the MSc degree each year, our centre has a high volume of postgraduate research and Master’s Theses being produced annually. The programmes are delivered by a team of academics and experienced leading-edge practitioners – ensuring that the material is both topical and relevant to the workplace. Programmes are eligible for professional development and some accrue accreditation points from the Royal College of Physicians, London. Applicants must hold an appropriate first degree with a minimum of lower second class honours or equivalent professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable knowledge and skills. Applications are anticipated from a wide range of exercise, nutrition and health professionals (e.g. doctors, nurses, dietitians, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, human biologists, health and fitness leaders, health promoters, teachers and personal trainers) and those newly qualified graduates with related degrees. The annual intake for all programmes is in September.

Study for these programmes fits conveniently into your work schedule. The MSc degree requires the successful completion of six taught modules and a

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research thesis totalling 180 Level M Credits. Each taught module is worth 20 Level M credits and involves approximately 200 hours of total study time – which includes attendance at a 3-day intensive course (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) followed by 12 weeks of directed, home-based learning and the submission of a 5,000-word written assignment, or its equivalent. Taught modules are scheduled every 4-6 weeks and the timetable repeats annually. Following completion of six taught modules, students then progress to undertake a supervised personal research project and produce a 15,000word thesis. The 3-day structure of modules means that students do not necessarily have to be within daily commuting distance from Chester and can travel from nationwide or even internationally – to attend the series of 25-hr taught modules, then returning home to undertake the directed homebased learning and assessment. The modules can also be studied at a pace to suit each individual and the MSc may be completed in one year fulltime or up to six years of part-time study.

Job opportunities are excellent with MSc graduates from all programmes gaining good positions in a wide range of careers or improving promotional prospects in their chosen field. With over 40 nationalities on our programmes, students worldwide are studying with these internationally-recognised, University of Chester degrees.

The highly topical nature of the programmes, the innovative and flexible delivery, and the focus towards the marketplace and good job opportunities has made these programmes very popular and successful both in the UK and internationally.

The programmes now run in Chester, Dublin, and Mumbai.

For further information, please contact: Kirsty Taylor (Postgraduate Admissions Co-ordinator) Email: kirsty.taylor@chester.ac.uk Gaynor Lovett (Postgraduate Admissions Co-ordinator) Email: g.lovett@chester.ac.uk

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The University of Chester has had a reputation for teaching excellence since 1839. Our Departments of Computer Science and Maths, Biological Sciences and Sport and Exercise Sciences have world-leading research and innovative programmes of study with excellent career development opportunities.

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY? • MSc Public Health Nutrition • MSc Biomedical Sciences • MSc Diabetes Management • MSc Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (PG Cert also taught in Mumbai) • MSc Exercise and Nutrition Science (also taught in Dublin) • MSc Weight Management (also taught in Dublin)

• MSc Research Methods • MSc Public Health • MSc Information Systems • MSc Mathematics • MSc Sociology of Sport and Exercise • MSc Sport Science • MSc Project Management* *subject to validation

For further information, please contact: Kirsty Taylor (Postgraduate Admissions cCo-ordinator) Telephone: 01244 512474 Email: kirsty.taylor@chester.ac.uk

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‘Business Schools’:

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Choosing a degree programme, let alone which universities to apply to, can be a daunting prospect.

Here we look at some of the reasons why you should consider a degree course in a business or economics field.

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he term ‘Business School’ can often be a little misleading; many business schools in the UK offer far more than just business and run degrees in accounting, management, economics and finance, as well as those that combine elements of one or more of those disciplines.

In addition, there are opportunities to take joint degree programmes that offer elements of other subjects such as politics. An increasing number of business schools also offer four year programmes which include an element of overseas study or work experience at home or abroad.

Earnings In a world of top up fees and student loans the starting salaries of recent graduates has become more important as the need to pay off debts as quickly as possible is paramount in the thoughts of many graduates. Evidence shows that graduates of business related degrees are among the highest earners when it comes to starting salaries.

It is also worth considering that the majority of graduates from all disciplines will enter the world of business in some form or other and so having a business related degree can be a clear advantage.

Accounting Accounting programmes, which are often combined with elements of finance or business, are increasingly popular with school leavers. Knowledge of accounting is a highly transferable commodity; all organisations need both internal accountability, to monitor and plan their operations, and external accounting reports to be able to show their financial results to the outside world. An accounting degree gives you the ability to plan, control and assess any enterprise and many degree programmes will give you exemptions from professional examinations meaning that if you wish to become a chartered accountant you will have fewer exams to take. Accounting graduates have a number of career paths available: the accountancy profession, the finance industry, banking or be-

“Accounting programmes, which are often combined with elements of finance or business, are increasingly popular with school leavers.”

coming an in-company accountant.

Economics A degree in economics is an ideal mixture of quantitative and qualitative studies which shows employers that you can analyse often complex situations and also have both mathematical ability and data analysis skills. One of the advantages economics graduates have is their understanding of how the world works and how changes in the global macroeconomic climate, recent examples being the credit crunch and the rise in oil process, can affect the prospects of different sectors of the economy as well as individual companies.

It is for that reason that the big financial firms employ teams of economists to help their asset managers make investment decisions and economics graduates also take up positions in banking, as financial analysts or portfolio managers, while a growing number undertake further study and become academics.

Management careers Many management programmes involve a wide range of different areas, typical module lists will include operations, human resources, organizational change, systems, management accounting, marketing and strategy. These topics are seen as being the building blocks for an understanding of management and you can then choose to undertake further studies in some of these areas through optional modules; a common theme of management programmes is their flexibility. Increasingly, management degrees are offered as joint programmes where you can combine a study of the fundamental functions of business with specialist subjects such as information technology, tourism or leadership. Management students are well positioned to take up the graduate trainee positions which are offered by many of the leading companies but their management skills can also be applied to almost any organisation in any sector of the economy.

So, don’t be put off by the term ‘Business School’.

Take a look at the variety of programmes that are on offer at different universities -the chances are that you will find something which will both surprise and interest you. Chances are that you will be lead you into a career path you had never previously considered!

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MSc in Marketing Communications and Public Relations

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hat other career path is there where one minute you may be preparing a briefing about a Somali Pirate attack on shipping of the East Africa coast, and the next minute you might be helping to organise a celebrity launch for the latest all-electric sports supercar? The answer is of course, a career in public relations and marketing communications. The past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of the public relations industry not just in the UK,but also around the world. Indeed public relations have emerged consistently as one of the top five chosen career paths for graduates in the UK and in many other countries. Similarly, advertising and marketing communications while perhaps more mature industries, continue to attract high quality graduates, particularly those with a strong interest in social media and digital communications.

Traditionally those entering a career in public relations or marketing communications tend to do so from a background in journalism, English, or other general humanities backgrounds. However, the past to decadehas seen a rapid increase in the number of university-based undergraduate and postgraduate courses in public relations and/ or marketing communications. While there continues to be a large number of entry-level open-

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ings for graduates, particularly within the agency or consultancy sector, arguably the more interesting and demanding jobs have tended to be at the postgraduate entry level. Prof Danny Moss, who is one of the pioneers of public relations education in the UK, having led the development of Masters degrees at the University of Sterling and Manchester Metropolitan University, now oversees the MSc in Marketing Communications and Public Relations at the University of Chester.

“The Masters program at Chester is the ideal blend of theory and practice, offering students a chance to interact with practitioners from both the marketing communications and public relations fields, and to work on a live campaign plan for clients which draws on all skills and knowledge that the acquired during the programme”, commented Prof Moss.

The MSc programme has attracted students from as far afield as Georgia and the Ukraine, to Canada,the USA, India, China as well as froma cross-section of European countries. “Having a cosmopolitan student body brings a diverse set of experiences and views on the key issues that the course focuses on and makes for a more interesting discussion ” Prof Moss expects interest in the programme to continue to grow despite the difficult current economic situation.

Study in the historic city of Chester We offer postgraduate programmes in the following: MBA (Master of Business Administration) MSc in Management with the following combinations: Events Management z Finance z Human Resource Management z Tourism Management z Marketing, Information Systems z International Business z Marketing Communications and Public Relations z

DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) DProf (Doctor of Professional Studies) For further information please contact: Tel: +44 (0) 1244 511800 Email: businessschool@chester.ac.uk www.chester.ac.uk/chester-business-school

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UWIC RANKED TOP IN THE UK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SATISFACTION AND TEACHING Located in the beautiful city of Cardiff, the 2010 Guardian and Times Good University Guides rank UWIC amongst the top modern universities in the UK. Also, the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) ranks UWIC as the top university in the UK both for overall student satisfaction and the quality of its teaching..

The MBA is delivered by Cardiff School of Management, one of UWIC’s five academic schools. There are approximately 400 students on the full time programme and many more on the Distance Learning and Top Up options, making it one of the largest group of programmes of its kind in Europe. It is an internationally recognised and respected qualification attracting students from the public and private sectors, from the UK and abroad. The MBA brings to the fore current thinking in management education and will develop critical thinkers with effective problem solving skills at managerial level.

The course covers the fundamentals of management education - a refresher for business graduates or an introduction for non-business graduates. Core modules then broaden and critically examine key business and management fundamentals, integrated with linchpin modules in strategic management, equipping you with the ability to think conceptually and holistically. You will also undertake optional modules, from a comprehensive list allowing for focus in a particular field such as finance, HRM or marketing, or a more general management focus.

The MBA is offered through a number of innovative routes and specialist pathways including the Full-time MBA, an MBA (Advanced Entry Programme) - On Campus and by Distance Learning and an Executive MBA (coming in 2011).

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Study in...

Switzerland

Switzerland: chocolate, ski chalets, wide open skies, mountains... and cheese.

These are generally the things that spring to mind. Did you know, though, that German, French, Italian and Romansh are all official languages of this tiny country? Or that 23% of students studying in Switzerland are from overseas, making it a hugely international place to live? Had you even heard of the Romansh language?

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side from the chocolate indulgence and cultural opportunities that are potentially available, here are a few more reasons why you might consider Switzerland as a prime location of your university education.

Whatever your subject, the Swiss probably have it covered. In its impressive portfolio are two federal institutes of technology, both world leaders in science and engineering research, 10 state universities, all with high research assessment results, eight universities for applied science, and 15 for teacher education. There are also several specialist institutions, focusing on administration, international affairs, finance and hotel management. Lots of choice, then...

Despite the country having four official languages, the bulk of masters and PHD teaching is done in English – so if you’re thinking of studying in Switzerland as a postgraduate the language barrier shouldn’t be a worry.

Alternatively, if you are thinking of studying for a bachelors degree, it is important that you know most undergraduate degrees are taught in either French, Italian or German. If your language skills are strong enough, think of all the benefits that studying in another language could bring – your degree couldn’t be more international.

It’s cheap. Fees and tuition are far lower than you would find for any degree in the UK, or in many other countries – Swiss universities are publically funded, and there are also a wealth of scholarships available.

Your visa will allow you to work up to 15 hours per week, meaning you can support yourself whilst you study, at least part of the way.

Entry requirements are high – and yes, this might not seem like a good thing at first.

“Despite the country having four official languages, the bulk of masters and PHD teaching is done in English – so if you’re thinking of studying in Switzerland as a postgraduate the language barrier shouldn’t be a worry.”

For more information visit: Global Visas – www.globalvisas.com Transworld Education – www.transworldeducation.com Study in Europe – www.studyineurope.eu Study Abroad – www.studyabroad.com

But when it comes to your degree, and getting into university in the first place, a challenge can only be a good thing (at least in the long-term).

Securing a place on a high-demand course is a big achievement in itself; good things are likely to come your way later on.

The location of Switzerland means its climate varies dramatically, depending on where you are in the country, and of course on the time of year.

Whilst the popular image is of misty mountains and snowy peaks, the south of the country has a much warmer (in summer maybe even Mediterranean) climate. Switzerland is so small that if you’re sick of snow you can hit the road and reach sunnier climes without too much trouble.

In the south, it borders Italy at Lake Como.

On a related note, just look at these train journey times: west from Geneva to Paris, three hours, £23 if booked online. South to Milan, four hours, as little as £17. North from Zurich to Strasbourg, two and a half hours, £43. Switzerland is perched right in the centre of Europe, and with so many culturally vibrant places close by the chances to explore the continent are immense.

And, lastly: it should be very easy to find accommodation as a student in Switzerland, even if your university doesn’t provide it.

Check out www.students. ch or www.studisurf.ch for rooms – but don’t expect them to be furnished!

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Global Career in Hospitality & Tourism

via Switzerland

Would you like to travel around the world?

Are you interested in meeting people from different cultures? Would you like to climb a career ladder in relatively short time? If so, then the hospitality and tourism will most likely embrace you, says Magdy Attalla, Regional Marketing Director & Marketing Professor at BHMS Business & Hotel Management School – Lucerne, Switzerland (www.bhms.ch).

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ospitality and Tourism are people industries. To climb up your career ladder, you must enjoy dealing with people. Human skills and the ability to “empathise” are of great assets. The international hospitality and tourism has global standards and very few adjustments are required to move from one country to another. Instead of re-starting again every time you take a move to another country, you will rather climb further and your value goes up every time you change jobs and change country. For example, if you are a Front Office Manager in a large hotel in Switzerland and you move to the US, you become a Rooms Division Manager in a large hotel as well.

The more you move, reasonably, the higher you rise.

Besides, the hospitality and tourism have become the world’s largest employers and provide highly rewarding and successful careers irrespective of sex, nationality or cultural background, something which no other industry can match. According to

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World Tourism Barometer – February 2011 “In 2010, World Tourism recovered more strongly from the shock it suffered from 2008 and 2009 due to the global financial crisis and economic recession“. The need for manpower will always be there as people are constantly crossing borders every year. It is forecasted that 1.6 billion travellers cross borders by 2020 compared with 924 millions crossed borders on 2008. The more people travel, the more the demand for new hotels, resorts, cruise liners, airports, etc.

I constantly travel around the world to recruit students to study in Swiss Hotel and Business Schools and also to give presentations in various local schools and universities. I noticed that skillsbased education, learning-by-doing, or emphasis on developing the human resource were lacking in many academic curricula. In contrast to European institutions, and specifically Swiss Hotel & Business Schools, much emphasis is put on developing the human resource, human skills and addressing their specific needs. Our concern is to

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prepare individuals for the corporate level of the industry.

At BHMS Switzerland, we are keen to grant dual qualifications in a fastest track possible. In the undergraduate level, students earn Swiss Higher Diploma (granted by BHMS Switzerland) as well as British BA Degree (granted by The Robert Gordon University RGU). Course duration is 36 months divided into 3 blocks of 6 months study plus 3 blocks of 6 months of guaranteed paid internship in Switzerland. According to 2011 Guardian ranking of British Universities, RGU ranked 27th from 118 British Universities.

In the postgraduate level, students earn Swiss Post Graduate Diploma as well as American MBA Degree (granted by City University of Seattle,

USA) within 24 months period; two blocks of 6 months study followed by two blocks of 6 months of guaranteed paid internship in Switzerland.

Student may specialize in Global Management or Hospitality Management. This education system allows student to conclude their studies in the fastest possible track thereby allowing them to launch their global career earlier than many graduates of other institutions in Switzerland or outside Switzerland.

Our education is for dreamers, people who want to make it big in a relatively short time. It is also for people who feel the passion of “entrepreneurs� as they could launch their own business in relatively short time with relatively small capital.

Top American MBA delivered in Switzerland Are you a fresh graduate and looking for a career change?

Are you looking for work experience as part of your MBA studies?

Apply to our fast-track MBA program today: 12 months study + 6-12 months of paid internship in Switzerland Study in one of the most touristic cities in Europe: Lucerne City Study in English + Learn a Second European Language Over 45 Different Nationalities + 4 intakes per year Limited partial scholarships available for 2012 applicants

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University in Italy:

the practicalities

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ou’ve been won over by the cultural opportunity and the countless museums and are already hankering after gelato dipped in Nutella (a staple of the diet here) ...but once you’ve made your mind up, what else do you really need to consider?

Well, the nuts and bolts of your day-to-day academic life might be just slightly important. Here are a few practical things about the Italian university system that might help you on the way...

- Semesters. Unlike universities in a lot of places, Italian universities only have two semesters. The first will run from September or October until February; the second from February to July – so really there is little difference in the time that you will actually spend in university; the terms will just be broken up differently.

- Teaching. Most teaching will be done through lectures, with a very strong emphasis on independent learning. As is to be expected, the hours that you actually spend in class will vary greatly between different universities and different courses.

- Exams. Exams work slightly differently to what you might be used to, in that they are mainly orals.

Some subjects may have separate written exams, which will be taken at a different time, and students also have the option to reject their grade and retake the exam if they wish.

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- Grading. Exams are graded on a scale of 0 – 30, where 18 is a pass. These grades are used to calculate your degree mark on a scale of 0 – 110, with 66 being the pass mark. So not first, 2.1, 2.2 here.

What does it cost?

In Italy universities and colleges have the power to set their own fees – so wherever you choose to study, the costs will be different. Private universities, for example, are clearly going to be a lot more expensive than public ones. On average, students at public universities should probably expect to pay between €850 and €1000 per year.

Specialist courses, and doctoral courses where the student hasn’t received a grant towards their studies, will also cost more than this.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Overseas students are entitled to the same financial support as Italian students. This could include scholarships for good academic performance, student loans, meal tickets, assistance with housing costs and fee waivers.

Largely, entitlement to these things will be based on merit and/ or financial means. Specific details, for example on what scholarships are available from specific universities, can be found on specific university websites. Check out www.study-in-italy.it for more information.

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Study at JAMK in central Finland

Your Future Starts Here!

JAMK University of Applied Sciences is an attractive, internationally oriented higher education institution with a strong role among the developers of the Jyväskylä region and Central Finland.

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AMK is oriented towards working life. We offer first- and second-cycle degree education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees), open studies, continuing education, and vocational teacher education.

We maintain close contacts with regional enterprises and organisations. The orientation of JAMK’s education and the contents of the various curricula are based on the needs of working life.

Success in the National Comparison JAMK proved to be the best university of applied sciences in Finland year 2010 according to a report made by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The overall public image of JAMK has

Interested in Master’s Degree?

Apply for a Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management at JAMK University of Applied Sciences at 5.3.-3.4.2012 Further information: - Applying to JAMK: admissions@jamk.fi - Studying at JAMK: www.jamk.fi/english - Jyväskylä region: www.jkl.fi/lang/ - www.facebook.com/jamk.fi

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been rated as the best among the universities of applied sciences in Finland. JAMK’s popularity as a study environment and the versatility of its fields of study can be regarded as the cornerstones of its public image.

International Orientation We are an internationally oriented institution of higher education. We have partners in more than 40 countries around the globe. Over 2,500 international degree and exchange students have contributed to the internationalisation of JAMK and the city of Jyväskylä over the past 10 years, while enjoying JAMK’s high-quality education and the opportunity to complete their studies in close interaction with working life.

Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management Master of Business Administration, 90 credits Application period: 5 March - 3 April 2012, until 4.15 p.m. Finnish time Interested in New Business Development?

The objective of the programme is to further develop key competencies needed to continue and succeed in professional development. The programme’s components comprise studies in strategic management and new business development in a global environment. Students are able to choose from various elective studies, eg. project management and strategic management accounting. Finally students are required to complete a master’s thesis.

The programme can be completed in approximately one and a half years of full-time study through intensive periods from September to November and February to April. It is also possible to build a part-time study programme through a personalised study plan and complete the studies in 2,5 - 3 years.

Professionals for Global Marketplace Our graduates will design and implement new business development projects and execute management tasks in global contexts. They will be able to work as initiators and implementers in business planning and management tasks of companies targeting global growth, and as growth-oriented and innovative entrepreneurs in global markets.

Selection Criteria and Tuition The requirements for eligibility are a bachelor’s level degree in the field of business and administration or other equivalent degree, and at least three years of relevant work experience after the bachelor’s degree. The master’s degrees conducted in English have tuition for NON-EU/EEA-citizens. NON-EU/EEA-citizens have an opportunity to apply for JAMK’s scholarship.

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North Carolina North Carolina, located in the southeastern part of the United States, was one of the original Thirteen Colonies settled by the British, originally known simply as Carolina.

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oday, it is a fast-growing state with an increasingly diverse economy and population numbering nearly 9 million people.

Historically, North Carolina has been a rural state, but over the last 30 years the state has undergone rapid urbanization.

Today the residents of North Carolina live primarily in urban and suburban areas. Major urban centers feature diverse and rapidly-growing populations fueled largely by immigrants from Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.

Industry and Business The information and biotechnology industries have been steadily on the rise since the creation of Research Triangle Park (RTP) located between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill during the l950s. Beginning in the 1980s, Charlotte’s banking industry entered a period of rapid growth, creating what is now the second largest banking center in the United States (after New York). The North Carolina Research Campus, recently introduced in Kannapolis, promises to enrich and bolster North Carolina the way the RTP changed the Raleigh-Durham region. Similarly, in downtown Winston-Salem, the Piedmont Triad Research Park is undergoing an expansion.

Things to do in North Carolina Three distinct geographic areas - the mountains, the central piedmont and the coast - make North Carolina a popular tourist destination. Home to the highest mountain peaks east of the Mississippi, the mountains of North Carolina provide outstanding winter and summer activities as well as an amazing season of fall foliage.

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The Piedmont has more golf courses than can be listed, miles of hiking and biking trails to explore, lakes with largemouth bass waiting to be hooked, minor league baseball games to take in and much more.

The coastal area features quiet historical towns and the tallest dunes on the East Coast where the waves of the Atlantic and sandy beaches invite surfers, sailors, fishermen, wildlife lovers and sun worshippers alike.

Graduate Education in North Carolina North Carolina has a rich heritage of academic excellence. Chartered in 1789, The University of North Carolina (UNC) was the first public university in the United States and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century.

Today, UNC is a multi-campus university composed of 17 constituent institutions, 16 of which are public educational institutions granting baccalaureate degrees and graduate degrees.

Situated throughout the state, from the mountains to the coast, UNC campuses are as diverse as its terrain and people.

Research The wealth of educational and research opportunities available to graduate students include arts and sciences, fine and applied arts, business, music, education, engineering, library and informational sciences, agricultural sciences, health sciences, medicine (including dentistry, nursing and veterinary medicine), the law, government and public policy, natural resources, physical and mathematical sciences, and more available.

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Inspire. Change.

Graduate education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is driven by the love of learning in service to the public good. Students and faculty collaborate in research, discovery, and performance, applying knowledge to the challenges of the 21st century.

If you are thinking about a graduate program, why not explore the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a student-centered university offering 64 masters programs and 25 doctoral programs of study.

UNC Greensboro Schools & Colleges College of Arts & Sciences Bryan School of Business & Economics School of Education School of Health & Human Performance School of Human Environmental Sciences School of Music School of Nursing Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology* (*with NC A&T State University, anticipated Fall 2009)

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public, coeducational, doctoral-granting, residential university chartered in 1891. It is one of the three original institutions of The University of North Carolina System.

With approximately 17,157 students from 49 U. S. states and more than 70 countries including 3,800 graduate students.

www.uncg.edu/grs For more information on Graduate Programs at UNCG, contact the Graduate School at www.uncg.edu/grs. or write to: The Graduate School 241 Mossman Building 1202 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC 27412 USA

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Why Study in

Nevada, USA? By choosing to attend university in Nevada students can take advantage of the USA’s excellent international reputation for higher education and a variety of opportunities for improving English language skills.

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ver 20 percent of Nevada’s population are of Hispanic origin, and a sizeable number of Nevada residents are fluent in Spanish, giving extra opportunities for language acquisition.

Las Vegas is known for its thriving Asian-American community, with a large ‘Chinatown’ and an ‘Asiantown’ shopping centre, meaning that Chinese students can easily find and purchase the comforts of home. Indeed, one in a hundred Nevada residents speak Chinese languages with their friends and family. The bright lights of the Las Vegas strip can be a draw for those who place a premium on a thriving night-life but Nevada can also boast a variety of wildlife preserves, wilderness areas and State Parks for those who prefer outdoor recreation. Much of the land in the state is owned by the US Government, and over two thirds of those who live in Nevada can be found in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.

University Options in Nevada Nevada is home to a number of higher educational institutions, many of which come under the Nevada System of Higher Education. This public body oversees two universities, a research institute, four community colleges and one state college.

- University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) UNR is also a research-intensive university and is located in downtown Reno. It currently offers over 75 disciplines to pursue a degree in and offers over 100 graduate-degree programs at master’s and doctoral level.

Programmes Available There are a wealth of programmes available across the universities of Nevada. UNLV alone has over 200 courses from bachelor’s degrees to master’s degrees to doctorates. Departments include Dental medicine, Hotel Administration, Law, Engineering and more. Its English department has been recognised for innovation.

UNR’s College of Engineering boasts a state of the art large-scale structures laboratory and the campus is also home to a powerful laser system and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. UNR offers undergraduate degrees in over 70 areas and more than 100 masters and doctorate programs.

Touro university offers a variety of health programmes including osteopathic medicine, occupational therapy, nursing and administration. Roseman University of Health Sciences offers degrees in pharmacy, nursing and business administration.

Why not consider one of Nevada’s universities for Nevada System of Higher Education your undergraduate and post-graduate degrees?

- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) This 337 acre campus is situated less than two miles from the heart of Las Vegas. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching considers it to be a “research-intensive university,” meaning that it is in the top 10 percent of US Universities.

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Office of International Students & Scholars www.unr.edu Email: international@unr.edu Office of International Students & Scholars

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Scholarships for

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unding opportunities for overseas students who are looking to study in Australia might be harder to find than they are for other countries (Australia is a popular choice and a fairly sought after location, after all) – but this isn’t to say that they are nonexistent. It might just mean that you need to work exceptionally hard to be in the running for one – or that you should look for scholarships directly offered by the universities themselves, rather than from the government or larger bodies. Universities throughout Australia are crying out for talented international students to come and share their drive and ambition, and the financial rewards that they are offering reflect this. Below are just a few examples...

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The University of New South Wales offers scholarships on basis of merit or need, as well as in other more general cases – for example for outstanding academic achievement.

Winners of the International High Achiever Scholarship, for which those with high academic attainment are automatically entered when they apply to the university, will be awarded between $2000 and $26,000 for one year – approximately £1360£17,660 in Sterling. Also at UNSW is the Bill Pardy University Challenge Award.

The scholarship awards money to students who have completed at least one year of study, to help them contribute to the overall cultural life of the university.

Similarly, Griffith University in Queensland has over 400 scholarships and $4m on offer. It has specific scholarships for international students from Denmark, Botswana, South Africa, Canada, France, Germany and Mexico.

Mexican students commencing at Griffith are eligible for ten partial tuition fee scholarships through the FUNED programme, which could give a 20% reduction in their total tuition fees.

South African students will have two semesters of tuition covered in the South Africa 2012 Scholarship, whilst those from Canadian partner schools are in the running for the same with the Canadian Colleges Scholarship.

For students from other countries, postgraduate coursework and research grants are available.

As long as you are dedicated, have proven academic ability and good character (this is often a requirement) there is no reason why you shouldn’t be in the running for a scholarship from an Australian university.

For more information on scholarship opportunities visit Degrees Ahead (www.degreesahead. co.uk), or visit the websites of the individual universities.

The University of Technology Sydney has scholarships for both incoming and current international students.

Over forty scholarships are available, in everything ranging from engineering to business to doctoral law to leadership.

“As long as you are dedicated, have proven academic ability and good character, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be in the running for a scholarship from an Australian university.”

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Study Law at the

ANU College of Law “Many lawyers find the undergraduate experience limiting because of the requirements to take a structured program to enable them to meet professional admission requirements. Upon graduation they have rarely been able to develop specialist legal skills, or study niche areas of the law in any level of detail “said Professor Donald Rothwell, Director of the ANU College of Law graduate program.

The ANU College of Law has one of the largest graduate law programs — including Coursework Certificates, Diplomas, Masters and research degrees — in Australia. So it is an excellent place to consider undertaking graduate law study, whether you are interested in any of our myriad of graduate programs, or the graduate-entry Juris Doctor (JD) degree, that qualifies you for legal practice.

The ANU College of Law endeavours to inspire you to use your legal knowledge and your legal skills, throughout your career, to work for the improvement of the law and the operation of the legal system and for the achievement of social justice. The recently developed specialisation in Law, Governance and Development is a program for development practitioners (or those aspiring to be) working in all aspects of law, governance and development in the Asia-Pacific as well as those working in a context of international institutions.

The specialisation in Government and Commercial Law offers a wide range of courses in areas such as Constitutional Law, Legislative Drafting, Government Contracts, Corporate Governance, Occupational Health and Safety Law, Dispute Management and Media and Communications Law. Students in this program can also choose subjects from the Law, Governance and Development program.

In 2011, the Environmental Law specialisation is offering new courses in Commonwealth Environmental Law, Australian Disaster Law, and Environmental Protection and Human Rights alongside established courses such as International Climate Law and Marine and Coastal Law. International Law continues to offer a wide variety of specialised courses, enabling students to concentrate on particular aspects of public international law, including human rights, use of force and international security, and international trade.

A new specialisation - International Security Law is being introduced in 2012 It is the only program of its type offered in the Asia Pacific with a capacity to undertake selected units from the ANU National Security College, ANU Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy, and the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre.

ANU College of Law graduate programs are open to lawyers and non-lawyers. Most programs are offered intensively (3-4 days) to suit both full-time and part-time study, with some courses offered online.

For further enquiries please visit http://law.anu.edu.au/ or contact pgadmin.law@anu.edu.au Tel +61 2 61250510.

Or follow us on Twitter @ANU_Law For information about research degrees please visit http://anulaw.anu.edu.au/hdr

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ANU COLLEGE OF LAW Graduate coursework programs

Research opportunities

The ANU College of Law is one of the finest law schools in the world. It is a leading Australian law school, located in the national capital, seat of the national Parliament, the Federal Executive and the High Court.

The research culture at the ANU is strong and is supported by the many domestic and international visitors to the ANU College of Law, the many research centres hosted by the ANU College of Law, and a national graduate conference organised

by ANU College of Law graduate students for Australian graduates in law and/or related disciplines.

Our programs are taught by some of the best known and distinguished teachers in Australia.

The ANU College of Law has the largest graduate programs in Australia. You can choose from coursework certificates, diplomas and masters degrees and research degrees. Programs are offered for law graduates and non-law graduates in: > Environmental Law > International Law > International Security Law > Government and Commercial Law > Law, Governance and Development > Legal Practice > Migration Law Graduate programs for law graduates are designed to develop their expertise for professional practice.

Programs for non-law graduates are structured for those wanting to acquire familiarity with legal issues with the opportunity for supervised research and writing. Most courses are offered intensively.

As a Higher Degree Research (HDR) student at the ANU College of Law you’ll be provided with all the resources you need - office, phone, computer, printing, inspirational colleagues and mentors.

Beyond your supervision, you’ll be immersed in the rich collegial academic life and research training history that makes ANU unique.

The ANU campus is a unique and relaxed environment within which to research. We encourage applications from both domestic and international students with an interest in studying law as part of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) or Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) research degree.

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International Graduate in association with StudentEnquiry.org attends over 180 international education fairs each year.

StudentEnquiry.org is a free service for students looking to study overseas. Our team of experts, subject specific magazines and websites provide students with up to date information and advice on courses, application

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process and visas. Our aim is to help you to find the right course, at the right university, in the country of your choice. It’s our job to match students who want to study overseas with top colleges and universities across more than 180 countries worldwide.

Visit our stand at one of the international fairs below to find out more.

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Study and Go Abroad Fair

Canada

Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto

1st - 4th March

14th International Exhibition on Education and Career

Greece

Athens

2nd - 4th March

March

Edufairs Turkey

Turkey

Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul

4th - 11th March

UCAS Higher Education Conventions

UK

Manchester, Cardiff, East Midlands

5th - 29th March

11th EHEF - European Higher Education Fair 2012

Hong Kong

Romanian International University Fair - RIUF 2012

Romania

Bucharest, Timisoara, Lasi

17th - 20th March

CIEET - China International Education Exhibition Tour

China

Beijing, Dalian, Xi’an, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Guangzhou

12th - 25th March

EdExpo Tanzania

Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

14th - 17th March

IEFT - International Education Fairs of Turkey

Turkey

Konya, Eskisehir, Ankara, Adana, Izmir, Istanbul

15th - 27th March

10th - 11th March

Graduate Fair

Russia / Kazakhstan

Moscow, St Petersburg, Kazan / Astana

21st - 31st March

MBA Fair

Russia

St Petersburg

25th March

Israel - America Recruiting Fair

Israel

Tel-Aviv

26th - 27th March

Undergraduate Fair

Russia / Kazakhstan

Kazan / Astana

28th - 31st March

Begin Edu Fair

Kazakhstan/ Azerbaijan/ Ukraine/ Bulgaria

Astana/ Baku/ Kiev / Sofia

1st - 11th April

Times Education Boutique 2012

India

Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bengaluru

7th - 29th April

Begin Undergrad Fair

Russia

Moscow, St Petersburg

14th - 15th April

International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

17th - 20th April

GETEX

UAE

Dubai

19th - 21st April

UCAS Higher Education Conventions

UK

Bristol, Tyneside

19th - 25th April

GHEDEX - International Higher Education Exhibition

Oman

Muscat

23rd - 25th April

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OCTOBER 11 BURSA ALMIRA HOTEL OCTOBER 13 IZMIR HILTON HOTEL OCTOBER 14 ANTALYA DIVAN ANTALYA HOTEL OCTOBER 16 ANKARA SHERATON HOTEL OCTOBER 17 ESKISEHIR DEDEPARK HOTEL

MARCH 15 KONYA TBC MARCH 17 ESKISEHIR DEDEPARK HOTEL MARCH 18 ANKARA SHERATON HOTEL MARCH 20 IZMIR HILTON HOTEL MARCH 22 ADANA HILTON HOTEL

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JOIN THE WORLD’S HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERS

17 - 20 April 2012

Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

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Please fill in and fax back to the organizers: (Fax: 966-1-229 5612)

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Ministry of Higher Education International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education Riyadh 11153, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 1 4415555 Ext: 4020 / 4050 / 4060 Fax: +966 1 2688955 E-mail: info@ieche.com.sa Web: www.ieche.com.sa

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P.O. Box 56010, Riyadh11554, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 1 2295604 Fax: +966 1 2295612 E-mail: info@recexpo.com Web: www.recexpo.com

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Organised by:

catalystinternational Event Management | Marketing Communications

Tanzania International Higher Education Expo and Seminar

14 to 17 March 2012 Moevenpick Royal Palm Hotel D a r e s S a l a a m , Ta n z a n i a Present your experiences and be part of the programme We welcome exhibitors to submit sugge for us to include it in the seminar programme.

Be part of EdExpo 2012, Tanzania’s top fair for national and international higher education. EdExpo is the ideal place for you to present your university degrees, scholarships, exchange programmes and services to your target group.

With over 9,000 visitors from all over Tanzania expected at the fair, EdExpo Tanzania 2012 is the perfect opportunity for you to meet highly motivated students, young workers and professionals with the purchasing power to take part in your programmes and acquire your services.

Maximise your visibility alongside world-renowned education institutions and promote your programmes and services in person by exhibiting at EdExpo Tanzania 2012.

Raise Your Profile Take advantage of Sponsorship and

The deadline for submissions is January 13, 2012. Submit your to register you as a presenter at the seminar available, such as the placement of your logo on our catalogue, and will happily put together an offer tailored to your needs. You can find further details as well as booking

Presenta on Seminar Programme Added Value for Visitors and Exhibitors

Early Bird Catches the Worm

Book your stand at EdExpo Tanzania before December 1, 2011, and benefit from our early-bird discount.

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Added Value One-on-One Sessions Your contact person for EdExpo Tanzania 2012: Evans Omuhinda - Mobile: +255 786 492 991

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