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Policy for Applications for Full-Time Courses from International Students

Basingstoke College of Technology operates by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Licensed Institution rules, which means that more checks will be carried out by UKBA to ensure that students actually study once they have arrived in the UK. Please refer to the UKBA website www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

As a licensed institution Basingstoke college of Technology will:-

  • Keep a copy of international students’ passports showing evidence of their entitlement to study.
  • Keep each student’s contact details and update them as necessary.
  • Report any student’s who fail to enrol on their course to the UKBA.
  • Report any unauthorised absences.
  • Report any students who withdraw from their studies to the UKBA.
  • Report any significant changes in student circumstances to the UKBA.
  • Maintain any appropriate accreditation.
  • Only offer courses at level 3 or above which apply comply with the Tier 4 conditions.

Applications from international students to study on full-time courses as advertised in the college prospectus are welcomed. However, such applications need to be for a Level 3 course or above and must be a genuine full-time programme (minimum of 15 hours per week); we do not offer individual programmes that are made up of a number of part-time courses. Students are expected to be able to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English at a level appropriate to the course of study. A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 for Further Education courses and 6.5 for Higher Education courses.

In order to ensure that applicants are offered a course appropriate to their needs, they are required to complete an application form and attend an interview, for those applicants that are in the UK. For those students, who are residing outside the UK, complete an application form, enclose a handwritten personal statement and evidence of an IELTS test score. The statement should consist of approximately 500 words and should state the reason for choosing the particular course of study, any previous experience or previous study which is relevant, and why BCOT is the preferred choice. Contact may be made by e-mail, telephone or SKYPE if necessary in lieu of an interview.

Applications for Further Education courses should be forwarded to the Admissions Administrator, Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 8TN, England. The Head of Learning Services and Learning Manager/course tutor (if applicable) will assess the suitability of the applicant for the course.

Please note that applications to Higher Education courses need to be submitted via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website http://www.ucas.ac.uk/

International students will be charged an ‘overseas’ fee which is higher than the advertised ‘home’ fee to cover the total cost of their tuition. This whole fee must be paid and students should ensure that they have sufficient funds to cover the college fees and their living expenses for the duration of the course as set out on the UKBA web site www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk Students on two-year programmes must pay all fees due for the first year of study before they can join the second year and certificates will be only issued at the end of the course when all fees due have been paid.

If an offer of a place is made, the course fees can either be paid in full or by payment of a £1110 deposit to secure a place on the course (this includes a £110 administration charge that is non refundable). On enrolment you will need to pay your outstanding balance. Any monies paid to secure the place less the £110 administration charge will be refunded in the event of the student visa application being rejected. Outstanding monies not received at the time of enrolment will result in non-commencement of studies.

Students will be required to bring their passport (with a valid visa) and original educational certificates to enrolment.

All correspondence to Immigration Authorities on behalf of the student is to be provided by either the Head of Student Administration, a member of their team or the Student Welfare Officer. All international (non EEA) students must organise their own visa.

The last date for overseas applications is the 31st May for a September start the following academic year.

Any queries about applications should be directed to the Admissions Administrator in writing or by e-mailing Admissions@bcot.ac.uk

If you are applying to the college via one of our approved agencies they will initially process your application form on our behalf and be the first point of contact.