Affordable UK education

Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia - Student seeking quality education in UK at an affordable fee need not look further than Birmingham International College (BIC). BIC provides British accredited courses diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees and masters at unbeatable price. Financial assistance is also given in the form of scholarships and guidance for legal temporary work opportunities.

Situated in Birmingham, the second largest city in UK, BIC offers students a chance to experience the quality of UK education which is world recognised. Prof. Tony White House, coordinator for Post-graduate Programmes in BIC says “many students from Asean and from around the world come to UK to study because of the world class quality education and excellent study environment.”

For many, going to UK is a dream that is hard to realise due to the high cost involved. Thus, many opt to obtain British degrees offered in local private colleges. The notion that studying in UK is unaffordable is proven false by BIC which has received licence and joined UKBA Sponsor’s Register for TIER 4 to recruit foreign students. For example, the estimated fee for a Diploma in Business locally is about RM25,000 for the duration of 2 to 2 ½ years; at BIC, one could complete their Diploma in Business in only one year at a rate cheaper than this. As BIC offers secured scholarships up to 40% of the total tuition fee for successful applicants, the cost is only about RM15K.

Prof. Tony White House also says “Why acquire a British degree locally when one can go to UK, experience its cultural abundance and excellent environment at a comparatively similar or cheaper price?”

Students can also support themselves while studying in UK. In addition to the financial assistance in the form of secured scholarships for successful applicants, BIC also assists in temporary work placement for the students in accordance to British law. While studying in UK, students can work part time: up to 20 hours per week during the study period and full time during off term. Upon successful completion of degree or masters programme, students will be eligible to apply for two years Post Study Work visa (PSW) which will enable them to work full time in UK.

BIC is accredited by ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Colleges), NCC (National Computer Centre), Edexcel and some UK universities. Applicants can choose to study business, management, computing, IT, hotel management, health and social care.

Certificates, diplomas and higher national diplomas (HND) could be completed and students may also obtain BSc (Hons) in Business Administration, BA (Hons) in Business Administration, BSc (Hons) in Computing, MBA or MSc in Strategic Business IT. Students can also obtain Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in business and computing awarded by NCC and Edexcel.

Students with SPM, STPM, A-level, and O-level, SAM, AUSMAT and AUP qualifications can apply for various courses offered. Malaysian as well as foreigners who have completed foundation, diploma and degree programmes or with equivalent qualification are also encouraged to apply. The three intakes are in Jan/Feb, May/June and Sept/Oct.

BIC regional office in Malaysia will provide student/parent counselling, assessment of academic credentials and advice, assistance with application completion, securing placements and assistance in visa application.

It will also assist with accommodation and flight arrangements including an airport pick-up service from Birmingham airport to BIC.

Students will also be guided to take full advantage of free healthcare services, discounts on books and entertainment, inexpensive accommodation as well as scholarships.

The May/June intake is in progress. Contact its regional office at 03-79570805 or email to mpl@bic.ac
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