International College of Portsmouth of University of Portsmouth               

Portsmouth is only 90 minutes by direct train from central London but has the benefit of being located in a beautiful city on the south coast of England . The campus is situated in the city centre and is only a short walk from miles of stunning coastline. The popular holiday destination of the Isle of Wight can be visited in a day, whilst ferries also leave Portsmouth for France and Spain , easily connecting Portsmouth to continental Europe . and the Channel Islands The University traces its academic roots to 1869, marking 140 years of quality education in the city and wider region.Portsmouth was assessed as the top university for student satisfaction out of all south coast universities in this year’s National Student Survey. It was also ranked the best modern university

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth fast facts

  Portsmouth

i • s the best modern  University in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2008).

The state of the art £12 million sports science centre is being used to prepare athletes for the 2012 London Olympics.

• The University has a student population

of 20,000; over 2,000 are international. in the UK for student satisfaction.

The University has recently invested £11.5m in the library facilities. Such modernisation and investment is evident

right across the University campus

- £100m has been spent in recent years, including multi-million pound cutting-edge, purpose-built premises

for Portsmouth Business School .

The most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) confirmed the University as undertaking world class

research in a number of areas. For example, in Applied Mathematics,

Portsmouth is equal first with Cambridge , Durham and Oxford , with the highest total

(75%) for research that is internationally excellent and world-leading.

Great coastal location

ICP is located in the heart of the University’s city centre campus and is just a short walk to miles of beaches on the south coast of England . Portsmouth has plenty of tourist and historical sites, whilst central London is a mere 90 minutes away by direct train. As the best connected port in the UK , passenger ferries depart from Portsmouth to France , Spain , the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands .

ICP programmes

English for Academic Purposes

ICP recognises that some international students may require English tuition prior to commencing their academic study. Therefore, we offer intensive English courses at ICP, completion of which allows students to proceed to International Foundation or 1^st Year Degree programmes.

International Foundation Programmes

These programmes are suitable for students who do not meet the entry requirements for 1st Year Degree programmes or those for whom the system in which they have been studying does not qualify them for 1st Year Degree entry. These programmes are conducted in ICP using dedicated lecturers and small class sizes to provide excellent support to our students. Successful completion of the International Foundation programme guarantees transfer to degree level studies.

1st Year Degree Programmes

These programmes prepare students for entry into the 2nd year of University of Portsmouth degrees. The areas of study match that of Year 1 of programmes at the University. Our courses offer guaranteed progression to the second year of a relevant degree, providing that progression criteria are met. These courses also take place in ICP using dedicated lecturers and small class sizes.

1st Year Degree (Enhanced)Programmes

ICP students attend lectures,workshops and seminars alongside Year 1 University of Portsmouth students in the relevant University department. ICP students also benefit from additional study and support provided by ICP.

Pathways in Business

International Foundation in Business

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

1st Year Degree in Accounting and Finance

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

1st Year Degree in Business

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

Year 2 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

BA (• Hons) Finance and Business

• BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance

Year 2 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• BA (Hons) Business Administration

• BA (Hons) Business Enterprise Development

• BA (Hons) Business Enterprise Systems

• BA (Hons) Business with English

• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

• BA (Hons) Marketing

• BA (Hons) Marketing with Business English

Pathways to Law

International Pathway to LLB (Hons) Law

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

International Pathway to BA (Hons) Law

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

Year 2 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programme

BA (Hons) L aw with Business English

Year 1 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• LLB (Hons) Law

• LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology

• LLB (Hons) Law and International Relations

• LLB (Hons) Law with Business

Pathways in Creative Technologies

International Foundation in Creative Technologies

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

Year 1 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

BSc (Hons) Computer G • ames Technology

• BSc (Hons) Computer Games Enterprise

• BSc (Hons) Computer Animation

• BSc (Hons) Digital Media

• BSc (Hons) Entertainment Technology

• BSc (Hons) Video and Broadcasting..

Pathways in Engineering

International Foundation in Engineering

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

1 st Year Degree (enhanced) in Electronic Engineering

First intake: September 2010

Duration: 2 academic

semesters

Tuition fee: £8,160

Year 2 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• BEng (Hons) Communication Engineering

• BEng (Hons) ComputerEngineering

• BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering

1 st Year Degree (enhanced) in Computer Networks Engineering

First intake: September 2010

Duration: 2 academic

semesters

Tuition fee: £8,160

Year 2 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• BEng (Hons) Internet Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Computer Network Management and Design

• BSc (Hons) Internet Technology

1 st Year Degree (enhanced) in Civil Engineering

First intake: September 2010

Duration: 2 academic

semesters

Tuition fee: £8,160

Year 2 entry to the followingUniversity of Portsmouth programmes

• BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Pathways in Mathematics

International Foundation in Mathematics

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

Year 1 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Computing

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics for Finance and Management

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics

Pathways in Computing

International Foundation in Computing

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

Year 1 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

Year 1 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

• BSc (Hons) Computing

• BSc (Hons) Web Technology

• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Pathways in Science

International Foundation in Science

Intakes: October, February, June

Duration: 2 academic semesters

Tuition fee: £7,320

Year 1 entry to the following University of Portsmouth programmes

Biosciences

• BSc (Hons) Biochemistryand Genome Science

• BSc (Hons) Biology

• BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology

• BSc (Hons) Marine Biology Earth and Environmental Science

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

• BSc (Hons) Marine

Environmental Science

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Forensics

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Hazards

• BSc (Hons) Geology

• BSc (Hons) Earth Science

• BSc (Hons) Palaeobiology  and Evolution

• BSc (Hons) Engineering,  Geology and Geotechnics

• BSc (Hons) Geohazards

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

• BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

• BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Sciences

Psychology

• BSc (Hons) Psychology

• BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

Health Science

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Health Science

Sports Science

• BSc (Hons) Sports Science

• BSc (Hons) Water Sports Science

English courses

Current Level International Foundation/pathway (requires IELTS 5.5)

1st Year Degree (requires

IELTS 6.0)

IELTS 4.5 or equivalent 2 semesters 3 semesters

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent 1 semester 2 semesters

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent Not required 1 semester

Academic admissions criteria

Sri Lanka Completion of Year 11 with GCE O Levels or equivalent:

Minimum 5 GCE O levels from grades A-C

A level/AS level: Minimum 2S grades and above

Fees and semester dates

Programme Tuition Fee

International Foundation/Pathway £7,320

1st Year Degree £7,320

1st Year Degree (enhanced) £8,160

English for Academic Purposes £2,000 per course

ICP term dates

Intake Commencement date

Autumn 2009 12 October 2009

Spring 2010 8 February 2010

Summer 2010 7 June 2010

Accommodation

ICP accommodation services

Once you have accepted an offer to study at ICP you may then wish for ICP support services to help arrange your accommodation in Portsmouth or offer advice about the best option for you.A vibrant coastal city with easy access to London, Portsmouth is a great place to live and provides some of the least expensive student accommodation in the south of England. Our support staff are

experts on the local area and will be more than happy to help you find somewhere suitable to stay whilst studying at ICP.

Homestay

For many students, the opportunity to stay with a local family, off-campus and in the community, offers a special appeal. As a homestay student, you will have the chance to be a part of the family, taking part in family activities and celebrating special occasions. It is also a great way for students to learn about British culture whilst improving their English at the same time.

Homestay normally includes two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) with flexibility to arrange three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Homestay options At ICP we recognise the importance of safe and comfortable accommodation. For many of our

students, studying at ICP will be the first time they have lived away from their family and friends for a long period of time. For this reason we take the accommodation of our students very seriously and are always here to provide help and advice if needed. There is a range of various accommodation options available in Portsmouth , meaning that all of our students can feel that they have a ‘home away from home’ whilst studying at ICP. This not only allows you to concentrate on your studies but also makes

your experience of living and learning in another country all the more enjoyable.can be tailored to your needs and can include extra benefits such as a laundry service. On average, a homestay will cost between £1200 to £1600 per semester (15 weeks maximum). ICP operates a referral service for those students wishing to take up homestay. Many students enjoy the homestay option as it provides an opportunity to live with a locally approved family and join in all that home life in the UK has to offer. You will

be a part of family celebrations and have an insight into British culture at the same time as improving your English language.

Shared accommodation

Shared accommodation is difficult to arrange from overseas. ICP appreciates this and offers a referral service to local landlords so that you can plan your accommodation arrangements before your arrival should you wish to organise this privately. ICP student services will be happy to facilitate communication with local landlords and, on average, shared accommodation rent will start from around £50 per week. Portsmouth   boasts a range of different types of accommodation, varying from traditional terrace properties to luxurious waterfront apartments and there really is something for all tastes and budgets.