University of Exeter - PG certificate in pre-doctoral studies

Postgraduate Certificate in
Pre-Doctoral Studies

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Postgraduate Certificate in Pre-Doctoral Studies
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

A six month course designed to help you improve your English
language, study and research skills before you start a research
degree in engineering, mathematics or physical sciences at
the University of Exeter.

Course description you in your transition to research studies. For Assessment
your research projects in the second term, you
This 60-credit Postgraduate Certificate course During the first term, students are assessed
will also have access to the research facilities in
is being offered at INTO University of Exeter in academic English through a combination of
the College.
in conjunction with the College of Engineering, examination and coursework, which includes
Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the This course is designed to enable you to: essays, summary writing, listening tests, oral
University of Exeter. presentations and language tests. In the second
• improve your English language proficiency
term, assessment of the scientific project
The course is suitable for you if you intend to in the core skills of listening, speaking,
work within the College will include an oral
study for a doctorate and you need to improve reading and writing, within the context of
presentation, a report and a scientific poster.
your English and/or your research ideas are not postgraduate studies in your discipline
Further English assessment will also take place.
yet firm enough to undertake doctoral studies. • develop your scientific report writing and
presentational skills
The course lasts two terms and runs from July
• develop research and study skills appropriate Successful completion
to December each year. In the first term
to the context and culture of a UK university
(July to September) the course will focus on Students who already have a conditional offer
• develop a good knowledge of your chosen
academic English and study skills. The College of a place at the University and who successfully
research area through undertaking two
will also provide a full induction and arrange a complete the Pre-Doctoral Studies course by
substantial projects
series of social events to provide the opportunity meeting the criteria given will progress to their
• refine your research proposal prior to formal
for you to meet university academics and other chosen research degree programme.
PhD registration
research students. In the second term (October
• become part of a departmental research team
to December), the College will provide research
and work with leading scientists in your field. Course outcomes
training. You will be working with leading
academics to research two topics. You will also To enrol on the Pre-Doctoral Studies course you • Enhanced level of accuracy and fluency in
attend research seminars and work on a PhD must have a valid IELTS (or TOEFL) test result, use of academic English for engineering,
proposal. During this part of the course you will with a level of IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 mathematics and physical sciences.
receive further, highly specialised and discipline in all subskills) or equivalent. You must also have • Research skills appropriate for
specific English language training and tutorial an unconditional or conditional offer to study these disciplines.
support from INTO University of Exeter. for a research degree at the University of Exeter. • Fully developed PhD proposal.
Satisfactory completion of the Pre-Doctoral • Progression to research degree at the
A unique feature of the course is the student
Studies course will allow you to progress to your University of Exeter (providing you meet
buddy scheme, where you will be partnered with
research degree programme without needing to the progression requirements).
a fellow PhD student, who will be able to support
retake the IELTS or TOEFL test.

How to apply Step 3 Key course facts
If your application is successful you will receive Course dates
Step 1 an offer of a place for the Pre-Doctoral course. 2011
Apply first to the University of Exeter for a place To confirm your place you should sign and Mon 04 Jul 2011 to Fri 17 Dec Sep 2011*
to study for your doctorate. Information on how return the acceptance form to the Centre
along with: 2012 (provisional dates)
to do this can be found here:
Mon 02 Jul 2012 to Fri 16 Dec 2012*
Engineering: • evidence of a £1,000 tuition fee deposit (to be
deducted from the balance of fees). Course length
http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/engineering/
• evidence of a £1,000 accommodation deposit Two terms or 21 weeks
postgraduate/phd-doctorate/
(to be deducted from the balance) or the full
English language entry requirement
Mathematics: accommodation fees if lower than £1,000,
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in
http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics-computer- if applicable
all subskills)
science/postgraduate/phd-research/ • either the Uniplan insurance fee or evidence
Applicants must provide an official IELTS
Computer Science: of an alternative accident and medical
(or TOEFL) test score.
http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/mathematics-computer- insurance policy.
Age requirement
science/postgraduate/phd-research/
Step 4 17 years and above
Physics and Astronomy:
Once payment has been received you will be issued Tuition fees
http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/
with documentation, including a Certificate of £6,000 (2011)
postgraduate/
Acceptance of Studies number, which you can
use to apply for your UK student visa. This will Tuition fees do not include:
Step 2 be for the duration of your Pre-Doctoral course • text books – an additional charge
only unless your University offer is unconditional. of £60
Send your completed INTO University of Exeter
application form, including a copy of your IELTS All students who successfully complete the Pre- For further guidance please check with
or TOEFL certificate and university offer letter to Doctoral will receive assistance to renew their the INTO Admissions Office or your
your representative or directly to: visa from the University’s International Student educational agent.
Advisor. Please note that you will be expected to
INTO University of Exeter Admissions * Please note: there is a break of three
remain in the UK during this process.
University of Exeter weeks between the tuition in the first
INTO Building
and second terms. During this time
Stocker Road Step 5
Exeter EX4 4PY students will be expected to undertake
You should obtain your visa and provide the reading in their subject area. Students
Email: pseexeter@into.uk.com
Centre with your arrival details. All confirmed will also be expected to attend the
It is not necessary to send academic transcripts Pre-Doctoral students will be sent pre-arrival University welcome week programme.
with your Pre-Doctoral course application but information from the Centre prior to the start of
you must include your University reference the course.
number. This can be found on your offer letter.
For more information about INTO University
Please ensure you complete information about
of Exeter terms and conditions, please visit
where you want to live during your Pre-Doctoral
www.intohigher.com/exeter
course. You can also apply online at

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Application form 1 OF 4

Please complete all relevant sections of this form in BLOCK Capitals and in BLACK INK Representative’s stamp
and return it to your local representative or direct to the INTO Admissions office at least
one month before your intended start date.

Please send to
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Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4PY, UK
Fax: +44 (0)1392 264277 Tel: +44 (0)1392 264282 E-mail: pseexeter@into.uk.com
You can also apply online at www.into.uk.com/exeter

Section 1 Section 2
Student details Parent/guardian or sponsor details
(You must complete this section accurately otherwise your visa application may be affected) Information we need to send financial documentation and reports

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms)

Family name Family name

Previous family name Other names

First given name Relationship to student

Second given name Home contact address

Preferred name

Name as written on passport Postcode

Passport number Country

Passport place of issue Telephone (inc. intl. code)

Passport issue date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Fax

Passport expiry date —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy) Mobile (inc. intl. code)

Gender M F Email address

Current age
Section 3
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Date of birth —— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) / INTO course selection

Country of birth
Postgraduate Certificate in Pre-Doctoral Studies
Student’s nationality (must be completed, necessary for visa application)
Mon 04 July 2011

Permanent country of residence
Proposed postgraduate programme
Home address (you must complete this accurately as it may affect your visa application) (Needs to be completed for visa purposes)

Proposed postgraduate programme

Postcode If you have applied to the University of Exeter please provide your reference number and a
copy of your university offer letter:
Country

Telephone and fax numbers in country of residence (including international code)

Tel Fax Other applications

Mobile telephone (inc. intl. code) Have you applied to another INTO Centre(s)? Yes No

Email address If yes, which Centre(s) (please list in order of preference)

Correspondence email (if different from above) 1 2

Correspondence address (if different from above) 3 4

If yes, which course(s)

Postcode

Country

What type of visa do you intend to apply for?

Adult student visa Student visitor visa No visa

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Section 4 Section 6
Student’s education history Sponsorship

Please give details of your current or most recent school, college or university. Please How do you intend to fund your studies?
ensure official institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results are attached
in English. Self Family Employer* Sponsor*

Institution name *Name of employer/sponsor:

Dates of study / /
—— —— —— to —— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) / /
Section 7
Date you received (or will receive) your certificate —— /—— /—— (dd/mm/yy)
Accommodation and welfare
Highest educational qualification name
Application for accommodation
Language of instruction Accommodation will be reserved and confirmed when full payment of tuition and
accommodation fees has been received. Please note it is a condition that a minimum of one
Institution address
full term’s notice (university residence) or four weeks’ notice (homestay) is required if you
wish to leave or change your accommodation. During the academic year University residence
accommodation is available only if you enrol on a fixed start-of-term start date and for multiples
Postcode of one term, excluding holidays.

Country Please select one option and complete as appropriate

Telephone (inc. int. code) INTO residence

Tick below which option you require
Fax
Single studio
Email address
Shared studio (2 bedrooms)
Superior en-suite rooms
Section 5
Current English language proficiency Do you envisage that you will have any specific requirements in student accommodation as a

result of a disability/medical condition? Yes No
Please tick and enter details of your most recent English language test. Note: Students will
also be assessed upon arrival and study plans WILL be altered if there is any discrepancy. If yes please state:

IELTS overall score/grade /
Date—— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) / Wheelchair accessible Ground floor room

Flashing fire alarm Vibrating pillow
IELTS writing score for above test
Other please specify
IELTS TRF Number

TOEFL overall score/grade /
Date—— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) / Homestay

Do you require homestay during the holiday periods? Yes No
TOEFL writing score/grade /
Date—— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) /
I do not require any accommodation
TOEFL registration number
Students who are under 18
Other score/grade /
Date—— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) /
INTO recommends that parents appoint a UK-based guardian for international students under
Have you arranged to take any other English language Yes No
18. INTO can supply a list of Guardianship providers on request.
test(s) before starting your INTO course?
If parents are making their own arrangements for either Guardianship services, or if a friend

Name of exam or family member in the UK is to act as guardian to the student, please provide the following

Date due to be taken /
Date—— —— —— (dd/mm/yy) / details below:

If you want to study on an English course, please give details of where and how Name of guardian
long you have studied English:
Relationship to student

Address of guardian
How would you describe your current level of English?

None Basic Elementary Lower intermediate
Postcode
Upper intermediate Advanced

Country

Telephone (inc. intl. code)

Email address

I confirm that the guardian is over 21 years of age.

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and supply details on a separate sheet.

Travel and medical Insurance
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adequate cover is attached.
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Start date of insurance / /
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syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder End date of insurance / /
—— —— —— (dd/mm/yy)

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arms or using a wheelchair or crutches payment must be received for an airport pick-up to be confirmed.

I. You have a disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above Do you require an airport pick-up Yes No

J. You have two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions London Heathrow (£205) London Gatwick (£225)

Bristol International (£100) Exeter (£20)
Please provide further details of the nature of your disability and the support you may require
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considerable time to organise. For example books in Braille or changes to buildings. It is therefore Section 8
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Section 12
Application check list

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completed the application form in full and checked for accuracy Yes
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(Student)
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(including English language level) translated into English
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