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Student name:  Information can be found on your CAS INTASAM
Course name: International Foundation Programme (Business and
Law) followed by BA (Hons) Business and Human
University name: Resource Management
Course start and End date: Northumbria University.
Latest enrolment date:
Foundation programmes start date: 09 Jan 2023
End date: 03 Sep 2023
Main course: September 2023 to June 2026
Reference Number: 10298841

2. Which course did you  Check your unconditional offer I have applied for International Foundation
apply for?/ What is the  Foundation student must mention the foundation Programme - Business and Law Pathway followed by
title of the course?/ course title and main course title BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource
What course are you  If you going to study pre-sessional you must Management
going to study in the mention this too.
UK?/ Which subject are
you going to study?/
What is the name of the
course you will be
studying at this
institute?
4. Why did you choose to Discuss below points when answering- There are several reasons that motivated me to study
study this course? /  Why are you interested in this subject? this course.
What is the main reason -Your self-interest, it is related to your life event,
for choosing to study family, interest grew during previous study and so We know, people are the most important asset of any
this course? /What is on. organisation and as a result the effective management
your motivation to  How this course is related to your previous study or of human resources (HR) is important for them. This
studying this course?/ work experience? has increased the importance of human resource

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What motivated you to  What kind of academic and career progression will management (HRM) jobs, both in my country and
take up this course?/ you gain by studying the course? abroad.
What attracted you to  What kind of career opportunities will it open up, is
study this course? this course required for your chosen job, what are Moreover, this course is related also related to my
the market demand for this kind of jobs. previous educational background. In my HSC level I
Answer must be in own word and research based. was a student of business studies. There I have studied
the subject named Accounting, business organisations
and management and Production Management &
Marketing. By studying those subjects, I have gained
basic knowledge of business management. So, I can
use my past knowledge in my chosen course.

I am interested in this subject as my career goal is

related to HR management. Besides I am highly
interested to study this course as it will provide me the
opportunity to learn managerial and leadership skill.

I have found The International Foundation Programme

in Business and Law is ideal for me as I want to study
Business course in my bachelor’s degree. The course
will give me the opportunity to develop my English
language and study skills, combined with the study of
academic subjects. Moreover, it will help me to cope
with the study and life in the UK

So, considering all these, I have chosen to study this

course.
6. Did you consider  Yes/No No. I did not consider any other course as it is directly
studying any other  Both answers should be justified related to my career goal.
courses? If yes, Why this
course over other
courses?

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8. What are the course  You will find this list on the university website In International Foundation Programme- Business and
modules you will be  Foundation student- Must know all foundation Law Pathway I will be studying
studying? modules name and some of the important modules  English for University Studies (0 credit)
names from year 1, year 2 and year 3  English for Foundation
 Undergraduate student- Must know all three years  Contemporary Business Issues
modules name  Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Business
 Masters student- Must know all modules name  Ethical Practice in Action
 Project
 Academic Practice
In my main course Business and Human Resource
Management BA (Hons), I will study

In 1st year
 Financial Decision Making
 Business Analysis for Decision Making
 Academic Language Skills for Newcastle
Business School ( 0 credit)
 Preparing for Professional Practice
 Business, Economy and Society
 People, Management and Organisations
 Introduction to Marketing
nd
In 2 year
 Progressing Professional Practice
 Resourcing and Development for Diversity
 HR Analytics and the Labour Market
 Reward and Performance
 Management Research and Analysis
 Employment Law

In Final year

 Transforming Self and Organisations

 Project Management

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 Management Enquiry for Management and

HRM (40 Credits)
 Strategic Leadership for Responsible
Organisational Change
 Employment Relations
10. What is Your Course Discuss below points when answering this Foundation program is a 9 months course; I will study
Structure? questions- total 7 modules and gain 120 credits. I will have to
 Number of Modules
 Any flexibility towards choosing modules, gain 40% grade in every modules to progress into
disserting, research project, and so on main course.
 Work placement/extension year (if any)
 Course Length BA (Hons) course is a course of 3 years in first year I
 Total credits will study 7 modules in second year 6 core modules
 Assessment methods
and in final year I will study 5 modules
 Any additional awards being offered
 Passing Grade In each year I will gain 120 credits and after
completing this course I will gain total 360 credits.

12. Which specific  Specify the modules related to your career plan CIPD and AACSB double accreditation have attracted
aspectsof this course  Placement year option(if any) me most because accreditation indicates that the
have attracted you?/  Accreditation (if any)
Which modules are  Check out course overview institution meets minimum quality standards and has
you most looking professional recognition.
forward to study and Besides, some unique module has attracted me most
why?
such as Business, Economy and Society; People,
Management and Organisations; HR Analytics and the
Labour Market; Reward and Performance; Newcastle
Business School Study Abroad Semester
14. Can you explain the  Make sure you understand the learning outcome of Students are requested to prepare this answer from

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course overview and the modules, topic you will be learning, explanation University website.
some modules of the content covered within the course.
 Course Overview
content?
 Module Content
Foundation:
https://pathway.northumbria.ac.uk/course/international-
foundation-programme-business/
Main course:
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/
courses/ba-hons-business-and-human-resource-
management-uusbrm1/#year-two

16. How much is your full  You will find this information on your In my foundation course my tuition fee is 16000
tuition fee? Can you offer/CAS/University website pounds and I have got ............. pounds scholarship so,
give a breakdown of the  Foundation student must know the foundation year I have to pay .................. pounds.
fees for the full course? fee plus main degree fees
 You must have an idea In my main course per year tuition fee 16500 GBP. So,
of the pre-sessional, main course and other for three years I have to pay 49500 GBP.
associated course fees (if applicable)
 You must know the payment method and
instalment plan options
18. What is the assessment  Check university website on course page I will be assessed through Coursework and portfolios
method of the course? (including in class-test)
20. Which qualification will  Title of the final awarded degree After completing this course, I will receive BA (Hons)
you receive after Business and Human Resource Management
completing this course?
22. What is the level of the  Usually University course Level start from Level 3 to Foundation: NQF level 3
course? 8 Main Course: NQF level 6
 NQF and RQF same thing (Don’t be confused about

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this) NQF: National Qualification Framework.

 If you are a foundation student, then you should I am going to study at Northumbria University,
23. In which institute are explain where you will study foundation course and Newcastle.
you going to study this where will you study the main course?
course? For foundation: Northumbria University Pathway
(501).

25. Why did you choose to  Check how the course modules are unique I have considered few factors such as course module,
study at this institute? / comparing to other universities and what flexibility university ranking, Subject ranking, satisfaction Rate,
Why did you choose to towards module, research project, internship and accreditation etc for choosing to study at this
study at this institute?/ so on? university.
What motivate you  You can talk about ranking- Only if the university’s
study at this institute? general or subject ranking is between 1-80- Check In the beginning, Northumbria offers attractive courses
all league table ranking using the following website with placement year option. The course BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management offers
- https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-
attractive course modules such as Business, Economy
interactive/2020/sep/05/the-best-uk-
and Society; People, Management and Organisations;
universities-2021-league- HR Analytics and the Labour Market; Reward and
- https:// Performance; Newcastle Business School Study
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/ Abroad Semester etc which will assist me to achieve
league-tables/rankings my career plan.
- You can talk about world ranking as well if
between 1-800, check using following link Northumbria University offers Virtual, self-directed
- https://www.topuniversities.com/university- learning technologies that will support me with the
rankings/world-university-rankings/2021 resources from the world’s leading management
- https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world- researchers. The eLearning portal will enable me to
university-rankings/2021/world-ranking#!/ contact tutors in real time for assessment and learning.
page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/ This facility also encouraged me to choose this
asc/cols/stats university.
 Check student satisfaction rate
- https://www.timeshighereducation.com/ My chosen course at Northumbria is accredited by
CIPD and AACSB. That means it has a huge industry
student/news/national-student-survey-2020-
connection. I will also get the industry focused
overall-satisfaction-results

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knowledge.
 Check TEF rating- Only talk if the university is gold
rated My chosen university provides employability-based
https://university.which.co.uk/advice/choosing-a- teaching method by practicing through volunteering,
course/teaching-excellence-framework-tef-the- internships and placements. The Business Clinic
ratings-in-full provides student consultancy facilities with
 For undergraduate courses you can also check organizations including multinationals and social
enterprises.
course satisfaction rate and course employability
rate and so on from https://discoveruni.gov.uk/
According to Complete University League Table 2023,
Northumbria has secured 43rd position. So, it is a top
 Check University’s and course accreditation and ranked university in the UK.
explain what this means to you and how they will
benefit you. In Times higher education World University Rankings
 Overall expenses including tuition fee and living 2023, Northumbria University Ranked between 501-
expenses 600th. So, it is one of the renowned universities in the
 University’s review from third party website such as worldwide, which is a very crucial factor for choosing
student room forum, whatuni and so on. any University.
- https://www.whatuni.com/
- https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Besides, Northumbria offers great placement options in
 Do not 100% copy from University website year three. By which I can learn through practicing and
 Try to put the answer in your own word get a chance to feel like real work experience.
 Do not forget to use reference such as where did
you get the information from Also, In the WhatUni , The overall ranking is decided
by students of Northumbria University is 47th which
 Do not provide generic answer
play a big role in shaping the opinions of current and
 Generic answers will lead to visa refusal
potential students, parents, employers, and government
about the quality of education.

According to DLHE 2021 90% of students are in job or

further study after graduation.

Considering these facts I choose to study at

Northumbria University.

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CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and

Development
(AACSB)-Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business

27. What facilities does this  Check University’s website There are a lot of facilities available in Northumbria
institute offers?  Talk about course related facilities that are unique University. As a student at business school I will enjoy
to your chosen university  Engagement Centre that supports student
 It could be club and societies, sport facilities employability through learning experiences
 Library, computer labs, personal tutor, career such as volunteering, placements and
services internships
 Student services such as short courses, health  Bloomberg Trading Room, which allows
support, support in medical and sickness students who want to train and learn how to
 Make sure you check this information in use real time and historical financial news and
information
university’s website
 It has Largest Harvard style lecture theatres
that can accommodate up to 400 people
 Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is
embedded throughout the course with tools
such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal and
electronic reading lists
 Lecture capture software will help me to revise
challenging material.
 Social spaces, classrooms, lecture theatres, hub
areas and exhibition space, the facilities within
Newcastle Business School

There are also other facilities like

 24/7 library facilities
 There are plenty of study spaces, digital hubs
and touchdown spaces across the campus –
including Digital Commons
 The university catering and retail outlets serve
hot and cold food which can even be pre-

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ordered via an app.

 Fitness centres, a sprint track, squash courts, a
six-lane 25m swimming pool and numerous
outdoor pitches.

29. Did you consider  A genuine student will look into alternative similar Yes, I have considered thee other universities like:
studying at any other options and compare them and then make the final
institutes? If so which decision.  University of Portsmouth
one?  You must answer yes and provide the name of the  University of Greenwich
universities you have considered  De Montfort University

31. What advantage did this  You must compare universities and courses and I have considered some factors to select Northumbria
institute have over explain the reason for choosing your universities university over those mentioned universities.
other institutes you comparing to other universities.
considered?  You can compare general ranking, subject wise Northumbria University offers Virtual, self-directed
ranking or world ranking whichever is better for learning technologies that will support me with the
you. resources from the world’s leading management
 Compare course structure- Could be modules, researchers. The eLearning portal will enable me to
contact tutors in real time for assessment and learning.
internship, credits, additional award
This facility encouraged me to choose this university.
 Overall expenses and scholarship
These facilities are not provided by any other
 Student satisfaction rate considered universities.
 Course satisfaction rate
 Overall satisfaction rate In addition to that my chosen course Business and
 Employability rate Human Resource Management BA (Hons) at
 Accreditation Northumbria University has double accreditation. This
 Location course is accredited by CIPD and AACSB. Otherwise,
 Your answer must show that you have made the Greenwich, DMU and Portsmouth have CIPD
right decision and the chosen university gives you accreditation. That means my university is more
best value for money recognised.
 For research refer the guidance on questions 11.
You must do similar amount of research for other Northumbria university provides employability-based
universities as your chosen University teaching method by practicing through volunteering,
 If you applying for foundation then make sure you internships and placements. The Business Clinic
provides student consultancy facilities with

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check foundation option to other chosen institute, organizations including multinationals and social
overall expenses including foundation year enterprises. These are not provided by other institutes.

According to Complete University league table 2023.

Northumbria ranked 43rd whereas University of
Portsmouth 69th and University of Greenwich ranked
83rd , De Montfort University is 110th that means my
chosen university is in higher position in the UK.

According to Discover UNi, the employment rate of

LJMU and Portsmouth university are 91 and 85%,
DMU has 87% whereas my chosen university is 93%.
This means my chosen university proves more graduate
employability percentage by which I can get involved
in any related job easily after 15 months of completion
of my course.

In Times world University ranking 2023, Northumbria

is ranked between 501-600 whereas, DMU is ranked
between 601-800 and Portsmouth is between 401-500
and Greenwich is also between 501-600. These prove
that Northumbria is good ranked than other Chosen
Universities worldwide.

Considering all these factors I have decided to study in

this institute.
33. What is the address of  Exact address can be found on university website For foundation : Northumbria University Pathway
this university? (501)

Northumbria City Campus, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,

NE1 8ST.
35. How many campuses  Can be found on the university website Northumbria University have 3 campuses
does this university  If University has more than one campus then  Newcastle City Campus
have? And why have provide justification why did you choose specific  Coach Lane Campus
you chosen to study at campus  London Campus

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this campus? I prefer Newcastle City Campus because Newcastle

Business School have Relationships with 16
professional business associations or institutions,
including AAT, ACCA, AIA , CIMA, CIM, CIPD. It
was also awarded as ‘Business School of the Year’ at
the Times Higher Education Awards 2015. Newcastle
Business School is a professional and international
School and have a global reputation for providing
world class teaching. Also it is situated near my
preferred accommodation.
37. What do you know  It could be attractive places Newcastle is a touristy town, famous for its monuments
about surrounding area  Access to supermarket, bank, shopping mall, and cultural scene. The distance of Edinburgh from
of this university?  Fast food shop/restaurant/bars Northumbria University is only two hours by train.
 Make sure you check on the maps Newcastle is also famous for beautiful landscapes in
 Must have an idea of geographical location of the surrounding area. There are many places to visit around
university the campus which are: Discovery Museum, Newcastle,
National trust Holy Jesus Hospital, Baha’l World Faith
Centenary Plaque and many other attractive places. So,
I can enjoy my holidays there. There are many
restaurants including Indian, Thai, Turkish restaurant
situated near my campus so I can enjoy delicious food
as well.
39. What is your career  You must say that you will come back to you home My long-term career goal is to work as a HR Manager.
plan? / What is your country After completing my graduation, I will come back to
post study plan? What is  Name of the position you will be working on my country and will look forward to working at United
your plan after  Name of the companies in your home country you Group, Transcom Group, Summit Group, Rangs Group
completing this course? will be working for – minimum 5 companies name as a HR Executive
Do you have any plan  How you will progress in your career- Short term
after completing this and long terms plan
What is the job responsibility of Junior and senior HR
course?  Check some vacancies online in job portal or
Manager?
chosen companies website and see the
requirements of job and roles and responsibilities
of the applied position.
 If you are planning on opening your own business

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that what kind of business will you do, where your

business will be based on, you should give some
example of business model, and where will you get
the fund from

Job Portal- https://www.bdjobs.com/

https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/bangladesh-jobs-
SRCH_IL.0,10_IN27.htm
https://chakrirkhobor.net/prothom-alo-weekly-job-
newspaper-chakri-bakri/

41. If you want to work for  Masters student or student with work experience NO. I am not qualified yet.
some specific must answer yes
companies then have
you applied for the job
to those companies?
43. Where are those  Make sure you do enough research on companies Please, search on goggle for this answer.
companies located? And you like to work for  Location, Head office
what kind of product  Service
and services do the  Products
sell/offer?
45. Why are you interested  It could be the career opportunities you have in this I am interested in this career because HR manager has
in this career? field great career opportunities. Besides I am highly
 You have been inspired by someone interested to work in managerial position as it will
 Earning potential provide me the opportunity to implement my
 You have been advised by career counsellor managerial and leadership skill.
 You have strong interest in this and this is
something you are passionate about High pay that comes with the high responsibility is
another factor on choosing this career option. It is
expected that salaries in this field will rise within the
next few years.

If I can work as a HR manager I will get the travel

opportunities, I can share my experience with

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employers. As a result, I will be highly appreciated.

Moreover, every company needs HR professionals.

From small, non-profit organisations and charities to
large corporate business that require several Human
Resource workers.

47. How does this course  You should say if this qualification is required for Human Resources are becoming one of the most
help you to achieve the job you want to do important roles, and more businesses and organisations
your career plan? / How  How the modules will be affective and referee are seeking HR Managers and specialists who are
is this course linked to some modules name highly educated and trained within the profession. So,
your career goal? / How  What kind of soft skills and hard skills you will gain after completing this course I will gain the qualification
does this course benefit from the course? to work as a HR manager.
you? / What skills and  Most of the students fail to answer this question
Modules of this course are designed to provide best
knowledge will you gain and most of the visa refused because students are
lesson about the work of my desired goal especially
by studying this course not able to answer this question.
HR Analytics and the Labour Market; Reward and
in the UK? Performance; Management Enquiry for Management
and HRM etc. are very effective.

These modules aimed to provide knowledge and

understanding of organisations, behaviour within the
organisations and core areas of HRM. It also explores
issue relating to multinational companies, their
approach to managing people performance
management and diversity.

In addition to this I will gain range of transferable skills

such as leadership skills, negotiation skills, problem
solving and communication skills, analytical and
research skills and so on. The course will surely help
me to achieve my career plan.

49. What is your expected  The amount should be too low and too high which After talking to some seniors and from the job
salary upon your will give a benefit of doubt advertisement published at some local newspaper such

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return? / what is the  You must refer where did you get this information as kaler konto and prothom alo. I come to know that if
average salary for this form I can achieve an UK degree, I will be able to earn
job role in your country  You must explain how your salary will go up around one lacs taka as an HR executive. After few
in local currency?  ECO always check how much you will be spending years of experience, I will be able to earn 2 lacs to 2.5
for the degree and how much will you be able to lacs as a HR manager including accommodation and
make and how long will it take festival bonus.
 If you are working, then how much is your salary
will be going up in completion of the course
 Don’t forget to mention about other allowance
such festive bonus, housing allowances, medical
allowances and so on
https://www.paylab.com/bd/salaryinfo
https://www.payscale.com/research/BD/
Country=Bangladesh/Salary
http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?
loc=18&loctype=1
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/index.htm

51. When did you finish  Answer this in month and year format I have completed Higher Secondary Certificate
your last course? (H.S.C) in January 2021.
53. What have you been  You must not say doing nothing
After Passing my HSC examination I have taken some
doing since you have  A genuine student will not sit home doing nothing English
finished your last  Make sure you cover all gap language preparation course on online from February
course?  Anything more than 3 months must be justified 2021 to till
now.
55. If you have taken any  Short course such as IELTS preparation, Computing Yes. Mention the name.
short course or and so on
diplomas then where
did you study these
courses? And how much
did it cost you and what
did you learn from these
courses?

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57. If you are currently  People with high salary and good job must provide N/A
working, why do you reason for leaving the job and how the proposed
want to resume your course will benefit you
studies?  Need very strong justification for leaving the job
and start studying
59. If you are working, what  Make sure you know your roles and responsibilities N/A
is your job and current salaries
responsibilities and how
is much your current
salary?
61. If you are studying, then  Explain how is this academic progression? N/A
why do you want to quit
your studies and start a
new course?
63. Who is financing for  Even though the money in your name still you have My father/Mother is financing for studies.
your studies? / How will to answer where are the money coming from
you manage your tuition
fees and
accommodation cost? /
How are your tuition
fees and
accommodation cost
are going to be funded?
65. What is their  If your sponsor doing the business then you must He is a businessman.
profession? know the name of the business, location of the
business, number of people works in the business
and type of the business
67. If they have businesses He _______________ business named
then what is the name
of the business and
where are they located? He has ___________ business named

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He has _________________.

All businesses are situated on

69. How many people work 8-9 people works there.
in this business?
71. How much is their  If you overall yearly expenses 20 lakBDT then the He has monthly income of 6 lacs and yearly 72 lacs.
monthly/yearly income? family income should not be less than 60 lak BDT
73. Can you give a  From _________ business he earns monthly 2.5 lacs
breakdown of the yearly and yearly 30 lacs.
income? From ___________ shop he earns monthly 1.5 lacs and
yearly 18 lacs.
From ___________ he earns monthly 2 lacs and yearly
24 lacs.
75. How many people are  If there are too many people dependent on the 2 people.
depended on this income then they will check how much would be Me and my _______
income? the saving
77. Do you have to pay back  No
the money to your
sponsor?
79. Where will you live  You must know the address I will stay at university accommodation hall Claude
whilst studying?  If the university has accommodation facilities, then Gibb.
you use the university accommodation address
 If the university do not have accommodation, then Address: Claude Gibb Hall, Northumbria University,
you use the private accommodation University Precinct, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SU.

81. How will you travel to  You can check in google map of journey planner It is beside my university and it will take around 4
the University and how In London- https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ minutes to walk so I will go to university by walking
much will it cost you? Outside London- Google maps

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83. How did you find this  You must be able to answer how did you find the I found from university websites
accommodation? accommodation, if you have used any https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/
friends/website you should specify it accommodation/claude-gibb-hall
85. What will be the cost of  If you cannot secure university accommodation, My accommodation will cost me £125.09 pounds per
your accommodation? what will you do week.
 A genuine student will have a proper plan
87. How much will be your  Accommodation cost and living expense is not Including accommodation my overall expenses would
overall living expenses? same thing be around 1060 GBP monthly.
Can you give a  Accommodation cost will be under the living  Accommodation- £500 per month.
breakdown of your expenses  Phone Bills — £100 – per month
expenses?  Food and household items — £200 per month
 Leisure, sports and entertainment Clothes —
£150 per month
 Books and stationery — £180 per month
 Travel expenses: 80
89. Why do you want to  Why are you interested to study in the UK? I am interested to study in the UK for several reasons.
study in the UK?/ What  What do you know about British culture, language,
is your motivation of university ranking, living expenses, fees, British universities are diverse and multicultural.
studying in the UK? weather, recognition, teaching and learning Studying in a multicultural society will develop my
method? communication and adaptability skills which I can use
in my career life. As an international student it is a
 You should include one point comparing to your
great opportunity to develop a range of skills which is
home country
necessary to be part of today's global workforce.
 Include one point about comparing to other
English-speaking country such as USA or Canada UK higher education and certification has an excellent
international reputation. So the degree from UK is
beneficial for my future professional life.

Also, companies in my country always consider

international degrees over local degrees so it will be
easier for me to join any companies with a degree from
the UK. This is another reason for choosing the UK for
my higher education.

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The rich and diverse historic culture of the UK has

inspired students to attain the finest mind in the human
history. In fact, 38 percent of Nobel winners and one
out of four world leaders are graduates of the UK

There are more than 2000 museums and galleries

around the UK and many of them are offering free
entry. So, while I study there, I think I can spend my
vacation and free time visiting exhibitions. So I will
never be bore studying in the UK.

Apart from that there are also large Bangladeshi

communities’ lives in the UK and traditional foods are
sold in many traditional restaurants so I will feel like
home.
91. Did you consider  A genuine student will look into alternative options Yes, as I am planning to study in English speaking
studying in any other before deciding to study in the UK country I considered USA and Canada along with
country? Why did you  You should answer yes and then explain which UK.
choose to study in the country did you choose and why did you not go
UK over other there First of all, UK has unique culture and combination of
countries?  It could be course duration or overall expenses four countries England, Scotland, Wales and North
Ireland which makes it ideal place to study. There is so
much culture and customs that I can experience
compared to other considered countries. And so this
will help me to enrich my knowledge in different areas
of my study.

I would like to talk about tuition fees; The cost of

tuition fee in the UK is lower than other chosen
countries. For example, my tuition fee in UK
universities is 14900 GBP per year whereas in Canada,
and USA the average tuition fee is approximately
20000-22000 GBP according to
www.topuniversities.com

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Moreover, A large number of Bangladeshi

communities live in the UK where I will get the
sufficient number of Bengali restaurant, hostel, super
market etc; on the other hand those are not available in
the other countries that I considered so I can feel like
home to spend my whole academic year the UK.

Be honest, Canadian weather is really cold. In winter

the temperature goes down to -20-degree Celsius which
is really colder than the UK.

In Canada, and the USA course duration is longer than

the UK. For example, a UK undergraduate course takes
3 year whereas in Canada and USA it takes 4 years for
an undergraduate degree. Therefore, UK students can
easily save their time and can start career life earlier
where I will be a part of such facilities luckily.

To reach the Entry requirements of USA and Canadian

universities is as complex for me as there are many
universities which require SAT (Scholastic Assessment
Test) along with high IELTS score. On the other hand
in the UK it is more flexible.

Finally, Canada and USA are far away from my

country, whereas UK is relatively near. So, travelling
in UK is easier than other compared countries.

I have considered B.S. in Management with a Human

Resource Concentration from Long island university,
New York, USA. Course Fee is around 27920 GBP per
year. Where my chosen University in UK, Northumbria
ranked 501-600 in Times Higher Education 2023 and
providing the course with low tuition fees.

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In Canada I have considered Bachelor of

international Business from Carleton University
(Ottawa, Ontario) Canada, where tuition fee is around
19780 GBP which is much higher than my chosen
university in UK.
93. Why don’t you study in  In Bangladesh, many varieties of courses are not
your home country? If offered by colleges and universities unlike in foreign
the costs of pursuing countries. The main reasons are due to lack of faculties
your course of study are and investments in education.
higher in the UK than in
your home country, why In UK student from all over world come for their
have you decided to higher study where in our country it’s rare, so it will
boost up my outlook by connecting with multicultural
incur the extra costs
people. I will gain various cultural experiences in the
involved with studying
UK which is not possible in my country.
in the UK?
Moreover, I always wanted to study in a world ranked
university. Unfortunately, there are only a few numbers
of universities which ranked worldwide from
Bangladesh whereas there are around 100 universities
which rank in the world ranking from the UK. That
means UK universities are performing better in the
world ranking than Bangladeshi Universities. I can
study in a world top ranked university in the UK which
is rarely possible in Bangladesh.

The job market in Bangladesh is fragile. A lot of

graduates here are unemployed because they cannot
meet the requirement that is needed by a company.
Employers here seek graduates from abroad because
they are confident about the graduates from abroad as
the graduates from abroad are more courageous and
practical.

I can get English language support to develop excellent

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language skills academically and generally which is not

possible in Bangladesh.

These are the reasons why I don’t want to study in

Bangladesh for higher study.
95. Have you ever had a No
visa refusal from any
countries? If so, why did
they refuse?
97. Are you using an agent  Yes/No Yes,
to apply for the course? If yes then; Aims English private Limited helped me with finding
If so then what services Agent helped me with finding University, with the University, with the applications, and communicates
have you taken from applications, and communicate with the university with the university in regards to the offer, CAS and so
them? in regards to the offer, CAS and so on. They also on. They also helped with the visa application and pre-
helped with the visa application and pre-arrival arrival information and accommodation.
information and accommodation
99. Do you have any  Yes/No
relatives in the UK?
If yes, then how are they
related with you? What is
their name, address, dob
and the profession?

101. Have you booked  Travellers will be asked to provide their contact No. I will book it after getting Visa.
your accommodation? details, travel plans and details on the
accommodation where they will be self-isolating,
using an online form before they make their
journey.

102. If you can not find If I cannot manage University accommodation, I will
university go for private accommodation.
accommodation
whatwill you do?

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103. How will you Check this link I will hire a taxi from airport.
come to the https://airportstaxitransfers.com/
accommodation from
the airport?
104. How much money 1100-1200 pounds
will you bring with you?
105. Who has paid your
tuition fee?
106. Do you know how https://www.savethestudent.org/international-students/ I will need an enrolment letter of bank along with
to open a bank account top-international-bank-accounts-uk.html passport and resident permit
in the UK? Bank name Halifax , Lloyds , HSBC , Monzo online
bank

107. Are you planning No

on working in the UK?
108. Will you work No. I have not decided yet.
under PSW route?
109. Covid 19 related As I am fully vaccinated:
questions  I will not need to take a COVID-19 test before
I travel to England or after arrival in the UK.
 I will not need to quarantine after arrival.
 I will need to complete a passenger locator
form before I travel to England.
110. Are you happy Honest answer must be given Give your honest answer.
with your interview? Do not overreact saying I am very happy
If there was any connection issue make sure you provide
with honest feedback
Other Useful link 1. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
2. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-
can-i-do-with-my-degree
3. https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

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4. https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice
5. https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/
Comparisontable:You must complete this table so you can answer any question related to other universities. You should consider minimum 4 universities including the
chosen one.

University Overall Subject Course Course name and link Course Accredi Number Academic Course TEF QS/
name and ranking ranking satisfaction/ fee tation Modules and and English compariso rating Times
location (name (name University credits Entry n s world
league league satisfaction requirements ranki
table and table and ngs
year) year) (Discover
Uni)/Nation
al Student
Survey
Northumbria 43 84 75.4% https:// THE’
www.northumbria.ac.uk/ 23
study-at-northumbria/ 501-
courses/ba-hons-business- 600
and-human-resource-
management-uusbrm1/
University of 69 73.5% BUSINESS AND HUMAN 401-
Portsmouth RESOURCE 500
MANAGEMENT BA (Hons)
https://www.port.ac.uk/
study/courses/ba-hons-
business-and-human-
resource-management#entry-
requirements
Greenwich 83 75.3% Human Resource 501-
Management, BA Hons 600
https://www.gre.ac.uk/
undergraduate-courses/
business-school/human-
resource-management-ba-
hons
De Montfort 110 BUSINESS AND HUMAN 601-
RESOURCE 800
MANAGEMENT BA (Hons)

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https://www.port.ac.uk/
study/courses/ba-hons-
business-and-human-
resource-
management#overview

General ground for visa refusal Tips

1. Providing generic answer such as this university is very good 1 Listen to the question carefully and if you do not understand the
university and staff and teachers are qualified and helpful question and ask politely to repeat
2 Not able to speak in English 2. Take three second before you answer any question- Think how you are
going to start the answer
3 Answer shows the student has been coached – Memorizing the 3. Do not panic
answers and it does not sound that student is communicating
4 Answer directly copied from the university website 4. If you are too nervous then tell them that you are nervous when they
ask are you fit and well to be interviewed
5 Not been able to provide the source of information – Such as 5. Talk very slowly as they will be typing the answers- If you talk to fast
unable to answer from which website you have got the information then they might miss some points
from
6 Less credible answers – such as you have considered Middlesex 6. Interviewer is not the decision maker so don’t be afraid of him/her
university but when asked where is this university located you do
not know the answer or wrong information given
7 Not been able to answer in follow up questions- they can ask so 7. If you give wrong answer, then tell them you want to correct it
many follow up questions but student not able to answer as the
question does not cover in the answer sheet. Always you should
use your common sense
8 Does not seems the student has researched about the courses and 8. If they ask you another question before you finish your answer, then
universities tell them you have not finished the answer and would like to add more
points
9 Fraudulent or outdated documents 9. They will ask at then end if you are happy with interview- Provide
honest answers. If you think they did not give you enough time or there
was any problem tell them what went wrong
10 Fabricated answers such as this university is one of the best 10. Sometimes UKVI take 2nd or 3rd interview over the phone. If they call
universities in the world or I will get best job after finishing my for the second interview tell them, you are not in convenience place

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studies, or we have a grocery shop in local village and from that we and ask to give you an appointment. Let your counsellor know
earn 6 lak in a month straightway.

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