Weekly University News
Time:2020-08-27 23:06:45
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This week's university news concerning international students.
Course Start Update
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)
Please note the deadline for registration for the September 2020 intake is 21 September 2020.
Pre-sessional Language Programme
The University of Leeds
The university is planning an 8-week pre-sessional English programme for students due to start their courses in January 2021.
Programme duration: 19 October – 11 December 2020
Teaching method: online
Entry requirements: Refer to the 10-week PSE programme, although the results of Duolingo and other online language tests will NOT be considered.
How to apply: Through the Agent Portal/ Application Portal
Note: The programme is currently in preparation and is not open for application. But please leave ample time for sorting application documents and submit the application in time. The university will send updates once the programme is open for application.
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)
For courses starting in January 2021, the university offers 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week PSE programmes. Visit the university website for details.
Admissions and Course Entry
The University of Nottingham
Application review stages for the following courses:
MSc Accounting and Finance
MSc Banking and Finance
MSc Finance and Investment
Stage 1 (Tier 1 VISA holders): 24 August – 28 September 2020
Stage 2 (Non-Tier 1 VISA holders): 26 October – 20 November 2020
Stage 3: 8 February – 22 February 2021
Application review stages for the following course:
MSc Business Analytics
Stage 1: 8 July – 28 September 2020
Stage 2: 26 October – 30 November 2020
Stage 3: 8 February – 22 February 2021
Note: The dates may change according to circumstances, in which case, the university will send notifications.
Students wishing to defer their courses to 2021 and have met the deferral criteria may do so by paying the deposit without resubmitting the request.
University of Southampton
The following PG courses for January 2021 intake are now open for application, with the application deadline on 30 September:
MA Global Advertising and Branding
MA Fashion Management
MA Global Media Management
MA Fashion Marketing and Branding
MA Communication Design
MA ELT/TESOL
MSc Accounting and Finance
MSc Accounting and Management
MA Human Resource Management
MSc International Management
MSc Finance
MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences
MSc Business Analytics and Finance
MSc Project Management
MSc Risk Management
MSc Risk and Finance
MSc Business Strategy and Innovation Management
MSc Supply Chain Management
MSc Entrepreneurship and Management
MSc Education
MSc Education Practice and Innovation
MSc Education Management and Leadership
MA English Literary Studies
MA Global Literary Industries Management
MSc Business and Heritage Management
MA International Music Management
MA Film and Cultural Management
MA Film Studies
MA Design Management
MA Luxury Brand Management
MA Fine Art
IFY Courses
Pre-Masters Programmes
MBA Course
The University of Manchester
Apart from the Faculties of Biology Medicine and Health and Science and Engineering, the latest start date stated on CAS for all other courses is 1 February 2021.
Birmingham City University
Refer to the following table for the dates for CAS and enrolment:
Intake | Orientation | Teaching starts | Last CAS date | Engage in Studies Deadline | Latest Enrolment/ Arrival Date |
September 2020 - Others | 07/ 09/ 2020 | 21/09/2020 | 18/09/2020 | 19/10/2020 | 16/11/2020 |
All the grades for clearing are now released, with an average of CCC. For all the courses for clearing, visit the university website.
Courses which can accept Third Class/ OD | Programmes Length | Programme Fee (GBP) |
MSc Management and International Business | 15 months | 12,800 |
MBA International | 18 months | 15,400 |
University of Edinburgh
The university is processing the CAS applications for students arriving on campus at the standard time for the Autumn intake. Students may upload their passport when they arrive on campus.
For students who have received their draft CAS but won’t be able to arrive on campus before November:
The university will update the latest arrival date on CAS, which allows a 6-month window for students to decide whether they arrive in the first term or the second term. Students must ensure full participation in the first term remotely, otherwise, their CAS will be withdrawn.
For students who have confirmed the receipt of their CAS and the finalised version of UKVI but will not be able to arrive on campus before November:
The university will update the latest arrival date on CAS through sponsor note; students then may decide whether to arrive in the first term or the second term.
Note: If students cannot arrive before November, do not apply for the VISA with the old CAS. The university will start sending details to students from October.
Life on Campus and Logistics
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)
The university will host 2 online pre-arrival briefings:
Friday 4 September, 10 AM (UK)
Wednesday 9 September, 3 PM (UK)
Offer holders will receive relevant details from the university shortly.
King's College London (KCL)
The university has released FAQ regarding student accommodation and kcl.ac.uk/accommodation/residences-covid-19-updates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(77, 128, 191);">Residences & Self-isolation Policies.