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Undergraduate Education in UK: Undergraduate Education in UK: University of Southampton’s University of Southampton’s
perspectiveperspective
Dr Sujit Sahu Dr Sujit Sahu
School of MathematicsSchool of Mathematics
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Why study in the UK?Why study in the UK?UK Universities have an international reputation UK Universities have an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and researchfor excellence in both teaching and researchUK Universities carefully regulated by UK Universities carefully regulated by GovernmentGovernmentMany Universities (such as my own) very Many Universities (such as my own) very experienced in running successful Mathematics experienced in running successful Mathematics programmesprogrammesMany Scholarships available – more details later!Many Scholarships available – more details later!A fair and transparent UCAS entry system means A fair and transparent UCAS entry system means that entry depends on attainment only and not on that entry depends on attainment only and not on race, colour, creed, religion etc.race, colour, creed, religion etc.
Points to Consider
Choose the right course • Courses available – range, combinations• Entry requirements • Structure of course• Methods of teaching and assessment• Placement opportunities• Employment prospects after graduation
Choose the right place• Campus v city location• Social life – clubs, societies• Facilities available• Accommodation• Support services• Cost of living• What is the student life like?
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Aeronautics & Astronautics
Nursing & Midwifery
ZoologyComputer Science
EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Sciences
Film Studies/Media
Marine Biology
Pharmacology
PhilosophyPhysiotherapy
Astronomy
Youth Work
Ship Science
Sport International RelationsHealth & Social Care
Civil Engineering
Geology
Oceanography
Criminology
Audiology
ArchaeologyFashion
Automotive
Viking Studies
Substance Misuse
Wine Studies
Gambling
Writing a strong personal statementWhy do you want to study your chosen subject?• This should be a substantial part of your personal statement, taking up approximately 50 – 80% of the 47 lines allocated to you.• Ensure you have carefully researched your course/subject and then provide evidence that you have the skills required • Include information such as: Why does the subject interest you? Who or what has inspired you? What aspects of the course do you want to explore further? Do you have a career in mind? • What else have you done that will contribute to the course and university (i.e. hobbies, clubs, achievements)?
Top 10 tips
• Start early• Read UCAS “how to apply” booklet• Plan the structure of the statement (47 lines = approx. 500 words)• Start with key headings, then list bullet points, then turn these into full sentences• Avoid starting too many paragraphs with “I”• Draft and redraft in Microsoft Word• Read it aloud to see how it sounds• Spell check and proof read • Keep a copy for later reference in case called to interview• Do not plagiarise!
•Located on warm south coast of England; maritime city• Just over 1 hour from London• Airport links to mainland Europe
• Excellent shopping and entertainment
Where is the University of Southampton
• Founded in 1862 as Hartley Institute
• Ranked 12th (Times 08) or 16th (Sunday Times Good University Guide 08)
• One of only 19 UK universities to be ranked in the top 100 universities in the world (80th - Times Higher World University Rankings 2007 )
What does the University of Southampton offer?
• Member of the Russell Group
•International university - founding member of WUN
• Currently investing £200 million on campus improvements
Why the University of Southampton?
22,000 students 3,900 EU & international students Students from more than 100 different countries
A Student Centred University
• Biological Sciences• Medicine and Health • Engineering • Mathematics• Law • Arts and Humanities• Social Sciences
A broad-based University
Pioneering research and education in a wide range of disciplines:
Highfield Campus
Boldrewood Campus
Avenue Campus
National Oceanography Centre
Southampton General Hospital
Winchester School of Art
Entry requirements • Good marks in school (see prospectus• Good Marks in Engilsh (or IELTS 6.5/equivalent)
How to apply• Through UCAS, www.ucas.co.uk• Postgraduate (MSc & Phd) applications direct to the relevant School. •Find the School’s website first.
Deadline• End June 2010 • Best to apply earlier
Undergraduate Courses
• • Accommodation guaranteed for all international students for duration of course
• Rooms are all single study bedrooms
• Catered / self-catered / en-suite
• £65 - £109 per week
Accommodation
• Most within walking distance of the university campuses
• Uni-link connects the Halls with the campuses and the city
• Apply once accepted offer & received pack
• Deadline 01 August 2010
Accommodation
Halls of Residence: outside
Halls of Residence: inside
Standard Room
£65.45 - £85.05
En-suite Room
£96.95 to £109.20
UG & PGT• £10,400: Mathematics, Law, Social Science,
Humanities, Intl Foundation Year (About Rs 8.22 Lakh)
• £13,300: Engineering, Science, 1st & 2nd year Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, (About Rs 10.51 Lakh)
• £23,800: Clinical medicine (About Rs 18.80 Lakh)
PGR• £11,000: Mathematics, Law, Social Science,
Humanities. • £13,900: Engineering, Medicine, Health & Life
Sciences• £23,980+: Clinical medicine
International Fees: 2010-2011
Living Expenses: 2009 - 2010• Starting from £5,000 per 12 months
(accommodation, books, equipment, food, travel etc.)
Subject specific scholarships• www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/
ugintscholarships.html•
www.soton.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/pgintscholarships.html
External scholarships• www.soton.ac.uk/international/scholarships/
externalscholarships.html
• Ratan Tata Scholarships for Masters Courses in the UK (Administered by British Council).
• More for Maths later
Scholarships
Key facilities – Student Services
Key facilities – Library
Key facilities – Careers Service
Key facilities – Sports Centre
Sport & Recreation
American American footballfootball
ArcheryArchery
BadmintonBadminton
BaseballBaseball
BasketballBasketball
Boat ClubBoat Club
BoxingBoxing
Canoe PoloCanoe Polo
ChessChess
CricketCricket
EquestrianEquestrian
FencingFootballGolfHockeyJudoKite SurfingLacrosseMountain
bikingNetballRifle Shooting
Clubs & SocietiesAmateur RadioArtAstronomyBalletBuddhist SocietyChurch bell
ringingComedy ClubConcert BandConservationismDebatingJazz MusicMeditation
Key facilities – international students
• Dedicated International Office and International Student Advisors (SUAIC)
•Guaranteed place in halls for all international students for
full duration of their studies
• ‘Meet and greet’ service at Heathrow airport
• International Welcome Week
• Centre for Language Study
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Further InformationFurther Information
www.soton.ac.uk/international
www.educationuk.org
www.britishcouncil.org
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]