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Your story with Bell Courses
Learning the Bell Way 4 University foundation 15
Why study with Bell? 6 Business 16
The Bell Story 8 Science 17
Student destinations 10 Humanities 18
Create your ideal course 12 Law 19
Impartial advice & support 24 Masters Preparation Programme 27
Language in Action/Skills 25
Study in Cambridge 28
Accommodation 32

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 Why study
with Bell?
We continue to follow the vision of our founder,
Frank Bell, who believed in the power of language to
transform lives and the world. Our heritage means we
have education at the heart of everything we do, and
in over 60 years, we have never compromised on that.

Achieve your goals with Bell

Language confidence. A place at university.
An international career.
Whatever you dream of achieving with English, we will
help you succeed.

More than 60 years of

tradition
Since 1955, we have provided unforgettable learning
experiences to students and teachers from around the
world, transforming the lives of over one million people.

Through our teaching approach, The Bell Way, we

encourage our students to aim high, exceed their
learning goals and become confident users of the English
language.

Through excellent teaching and outstanding guidance

and support, we are committed to helping students and
organisations achieve their full potential.

4 WHY STUDY WITH BELL WHY STUDY WITH BELL 5

 The Bell Story
One man’s vision
Bell was founded by Frank Bell, a University of Cambridge graduate, with a love of languages
and a vision to promote intercultural understanding through language education.

Frank’s inspiration came from his time as a prisoner of war during the Second World War.
In the harsh conditions of the camp, he taught his fellow prisoners Spanish and French, a
simple act of defiance that quickly led to the creation of a secret university, which taught a
broad range of subjects.

After the war, Frank Bell returned to England. Reflecting on his experiences, he realised that
the route to international co-operation and understanding lay in learning. This led him, in
1955, to open his first language school in Cambridge, which still operates today. 2013
Bell teacher campus Macao welcomes
teachers from across East Asia
Since then, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an
internationally recognised, high-quality education business, which unlocks the world for its
students through learning English and learning in English.

2014
The international school of Brussels
The Bell Educational Trust 2007
Bell runs the largest English language
appoints Bell to deliver its intensive
English language summer school
programme
teaching project in the world at King
In 1972, Frank Bell established The Bell Educational Trust, founded on the belief of Saud University in Saudi Arabia,
promoting intercultural understanding through language education. Established in 2012, teaching 20,000 students and
training over 70 teachers
the Bell Foundation, part of the Bell Educational Trust, plans to continue this vision by
working to overcome exclusion through language education. 2015
Bell launches its first Celta
programme in Bell London
taught by ELT expert Jim
1991 Scrivener
Contract secured to deliver in-school english
programmes with a network of colleges in Thailand,
which still operate today
1972 1982
1938 1955 Frank set up The Bell Contract secured with Contract secured with the Ministry of Education, 2016
1916 Frank was awarded a first-class Frank established the Educational Trust. All fees China’s Ministry of Angola, to establish a national language teaching Nine teaching experts are
Founder Frank Bell was born in degree in French and Spanish from first Bell school at were reinvested to Agriculture to establish a institute selected to speak at the
Calcutta, India the University of Cambridge 9 Cranmer Road in Cambridge improve student services number of language prestigious IATEFL
and facilities centres Conference — a new Bell
record

1939-1945 1958 1993 2009 2011 2018

As a prisoner of war during world war II, Frank taught his The Bell school moved to its new location One world nursery, Launch of a teacher A multi-million Bell opens its new London
fellow prisoners Spanish and French, which led to the on Red Cross Lane in Cambridge, where it Geneva, established training campus at pound School in the vibrant
creation of a secret university. During this time he remains today to deliver pre-school Homerton College, part of investment in Bankside area close to
became convinced that the route to international English programmes the University of the original Bell Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate
cooperation and understanding lay in learning Cambridge, that welcomes Cambridge Modern and St. Paul’s
around 350 teachers campus to Cathedral
every summer improve facilities

1986
Bell launches its first young
learner programme at The
Leys, Cambridge that still
run to this day
2000 2010
Contracts secured with two large It is estimated that over one million
corporations in Libya to deliver language students have been educated
training to oil and engineering employees around the world under the Bell
brand since 1955

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 BRITISH COUNCIL INSPECTION, BELL CAMBRIDGE, 2018

14 points of excellence
Strategic and quality management Premises and facilities Learner management
Staff management Learning resources Teaching
Student administration Academic staff profile Care of students
Publicity Academic management Accommodation
Course design Leisure opportunities.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE, BELL CAMBRIDGE & LONDON, JUNE 2018

Rated ‘excellent’ in ISI report

Learning “Feedback to students is positive,
encouraging and accurate and clearly
“Students report that they are extremely well-
supported and would recommend the schools to

The Bell Way

identifies areas for improvement.” others.”

“Teaching is excellent and results in high “Detailed planning and an extensive understanding
levels of student progress. Teachers are of the needs of their students allow teachers to

An integrated approach
experienced, well-qualified and have successfully adapt lessons to meet individual
excellent subject knowledge.”  learning needs and effectively challenge students.”

The Bell Way Our University Pathways tutors

We deliver outstanding education and
our students benefit from over 60 years
of educational expertise. We teach
students as well as teachers from all
over the world. Bell experts give talks at
industry-leading teaching events, with
nine Bell speakers at IATEFL UK in 2018.
Our Head of Teacher Development, Silvana
Richardson, is at the forefront of English language
teaching and well-known around the world. She
leads a team which includes many published English
Language Teaching (ELT) authors and teacher
trainers.
Each student’s learning is guided by the six
principles of The Bell Way, which have been
developed by our academic team and an Emeritus
Professor from the University of Cambridge. The Bell
Way is core to everything we do at Bell, enhancing
your learning progress and ensuring your success.
These six principles ensure that
you are both challenged and Ian Chitty, University Foundation
Programme Manager
supported. Qualifications: BA English and a
PGCE from King’s College London,
We want you to be the best you can be a CELTA and a Delta. Ian has been
Our teachers will always give you their best and we expect teaching since 1979 and has
the same from you. worked at Bell since 1999. In 2015
his research into student peer
assessment was published by
We will show you a clear path to your goals Cambridge English.
In every lesson and activity, you will know exactly what your
aims are, how to achieve them and what to do next.
Sarah Pettit, University
We will adapt your learning to suit you Counselling Manager
Your teachers will work with you to create a personal study Qualifications: BA (Hons) Modern
Languages (French and Spanish) and
plan, designed around your goals.
Postgraduate diploma in European
Language and Intercultural Studies
We will help you to learn everywhere from Anglia Ruskin University,
We will show you how to achieve your goals faster by Cambridge, and a CELTA.
including learning in every part of your day.
Sarah has been advising Bell
students on higher education for
We will give you regular feedback eight years. Before joining Bell, she
You will work with your teacher to review your successes worked in international student
and identify areas for development to ensure you succeed. recruitment for University College
London and Anglia Ruskin University,
Cambridge.
We never stop learning
We never stop learning or striving to be the best we can
be, setting ourselves high expectations and challenging
goals, just like the ones we set you.
Jane Sealy-Thompson, David Csernovicz​​​​​​, Business Tutor
Academic Skills Tutor Qualifications: BA Tesol and
Qualifications: BA English with Advanced Spanish, Post Graduate
Writing and Publishing from Diploma in Applied Linguistics and
Middlesex University, MA Applied TESOL, a CELTA and a Delta.
Linguistics from Anglia Ruskin David has held several senior roles
University, Cambridge and a CELTA. in business and has been Managing
Jane has been teaching English Director of a logistics company. He
for over 23 years and has 17 was responsible for the regional
years’ experience as a Cambridge marketing of the British Council
examiner.
in South America and worked in
management for the British Council
Robert Matthews, Law Tutor for 6 years.
Qualifications: BA History from
University of Oxford (Brasenose
College) and a CELTA. Robert is also Peter Holmes, Politics Tutor
Qualifications: BA Modern History
a qualified barrister and has taught
law at Bell for over 13 years. from the University of Oxford Peter
is the author of ‘An Introduction to
Ken Bateup, British Politics’ and has taught at Bell
Masters Preparation Tutor for over 13 years.
Qualifications: B.Ed (Hons) from Bath
Spa University, Advanced Diplomas
in Art and Science Education, a
CELTA and a Delta.
Ken was an IELTS examiner and
IELTS Centre Manager at the
University of Bath for 12 years and is
passionate about helping students
achieve their desired IELTS score.

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Your Pathway Student destinations
In the last five years, students have recieved offers from
a range of universities in the UK and abroad

to Success Bell students went on to study at other

non-UK universities, including
•
•
St. Louis Brussels
IHECS, Brussels
• UCL, Louvain Belgium
• Universita di Roma
On successful completion of the Bell University
• European School of Economics, Milan, Italy
Foundation Programme, we guarantee students will be • Maastricht University, Netherlands
offered an undergraduate place at a university in the UK + Map key
Russell Group University London
Connecting with university life • Birkbeck, University of London
• Brunel University London
Students will have the opportunity to connect with over 32 of our partner Top 30 UK University*
University of • City, University of London
universities through various events, activities and university trips. Scotland Dundee
• The University of Aberdeen • University of East London
Russell Group & Top 30 UK University
Bell exclusively hosts the University+You fair where students meet • Glasgow Caledonian • ESCP Europe
a selection of universities from across the UK. We also offer a weekly University • University of Greenwich
• Heriot Watt University • Hult International Business School
programme of talks led by visiting speakers and lecturers from universities, North East
• The University of • Kingston University
to give students an insight into university life • The University of Hull • The University of Law (including De
Strathclyde
• Northumbria University Broc School of Business)
For more personalised support, students have access to our Higher • University of Sunderland • London Metropolitan University
Education counselling service for more 1-to-1 guidance.
• London School of Business and
North Management (LSBM)
• Leeds Trinity University
• London South Bank University
Our partner universities • Middlesex University
Newcastle University • Regent’s University London
Queen’s University
Anglia Ruskin University Hult International Business School Queen’s University Belfast* Belfast • Richmond University
Lancaster University University of York • Royal Holloway, University of London
Arts University Bournemouth University of Leeds Ravensbourne • SOAS University of London
University of Leeds
Aston University. Birmingham University of Leicester University of Reading North West • St Mary’s University, Twickenham
University of University of
• University of Chester Liverpool • University of West London
University College, Birmingham Kingston University London Richmond University Manchester
• University of Huddersfield • University of Westminster, London
The University of
University of Birmingham University of Kent University of Roehampton • Liverpool Hope University University of Derby
Sheffield
• Liverpool John Moores
Bournemouth University Lancaster University Southampton Solent University University of Nottingham University of Lincoln
University (LJMU)
University of Brighton Liverpool Hope University University of Sunderland University of
Wales Loughborough
University Birmingham
Coventry University Londong Middlesex University, London University of Sussex • Bangor University
Coventry University
Northumbria University
Central England • Cardiff Metropolitan University of East
University of Essex University of Westminster Anglia
• Aston University, Birmingham University
Falmouth University University of Northampton University of Winchester • University College, Birmingham East
• De Montfort University Queen Mary University • Anglia Ruskin University
University of Greenwich Oxford Brookes University Swansea University of London • University of Bedfordshire
• University of Leicester
University of Hertfordshire Queen Mary University of London* • University of Northampton
University of Surrey

* Top 30 UK university, according to the Guardian University

West
• Bath Spa University University of Portsmouth
Students are open to apply to any university and our higher education advisory service offers University of Exeter
University of University of Sussex
impartial advice and support thorughout your university application process. Southampton
South East
• University of Essex
South • University of Hertfordshire
• Oxford Brookes University • University of Kent
South West • University of Reading
• Bournemouth University •
• University of Winchester
• Buckinghamshire New University
* Russell Group University + Minimum pass grade of 40%, a score of 5.5 or above in each component of the IELTS test and an attendance record of at least 90%.

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 Our
Our courses
courses include:
Create your
include:
A full day trip or half day
Course materials A fullper
dayweek
trip or half day Comprehensive insurance
Course materials tour Comprehensive insurance

ideal course
tour per week

Language in action – a
Language in action of
weekly programme –a Scanning, printing
Regular 1 to 1 tutorials Scanning, printing
Regular 1 to 1 tutorials weekly programme of
activities with clear learning and photocopying
activities and photocopying
objectiveswith clear learning
Build your experience around your language goals with objectives
a combination of modules to develop your learning both A wide range of
inside and outside the classroom. A wideresources
study range of City orientation tour
City orientation tour
IELTS exam fee
study resources

UCAS application fee

1. Choose your pathway 2. Choose your Modules 3. Enhance your learning Type of course
You will study three subject modules
within your chosen foundation pathway.
Each module will develop your subject
Extended (4 terms) Academic (3 terms) Fast -track* (2 terms)
vocabulary and academic skills and give
you a foundation for further study.
Business
Business Studies Our full year programme provides a Our fast-track programme is suitable for
This four-term course starting June 2019
comprehensive introduction to academic students with a higher level of English
Business Economics Academic Skills Module allows students to spend a term settling
study in English, preparing you for every as- and is ideal for those studying in a country
Practise the language and study into Cambridge and improving their English
Maths pect of university life and allowing you plenty with an academic year that ends after the
skills you will need for university, language skills before starting to study
of time to explore university options. The September course starts. The course has
such as critical thinking and subjects from September.
Physics OR Biology course has three terms, starting September two terms, starting January 2020 and all
research. You will also receive
Science Chemistry 2019 students follow a business pathway.
intensive preparation for the IELTS
Maths Note: Graduation date on 1 July 2020

Economics OR Sociology

Humanities Politics OR Economics Learning Support Academic year Fast-track

Weekly hours Extended course (first term only)
A programme of lectures, tutorials, (3 terms) (2 terms)
Media Studies OR Law
supported self-study and
Subject Modules
Law
OR university advice.
Subject 1
9 hours 13 hours 30 minutes
Law Politics Subject 2 English and
OR Business Studies 15 hours
Subject 3 Academic English
Sociology OR Economics
Academic skills module
9 hours 10 hours 30 minutes
Study skills and IELTS preparation

4. Learn outside the classroom

To maximise your experience Learning support
IELTS preparation 4 hours 30 minutes
Visiting speaker programme
3 hours 1 hour 30 minutes Study skills 1 hour 30 minutes
University applications support
Language in Action activities Self-study time using a wide range of Bell resources Tutorials and supported self-study

TOTAL 21 hours 25 hours 30 minutes TOTAL 21 hours

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 University Foundation
Programme
This course is for Course outcomes Course summary
• Students who want to progress to a UK Upon successful completion of Bell’s
Min. age 17
university and have the equivalent of 12 University Foundation Programme, you will:
years of education in their own country Max. class size 12
(usually students will have completed high • Be able to progress to an undergraduate Extended 21 hrs
Weekly Hours
school) degree course in your chosen field of study Academic 21 hrs
• Students who wish to prepare for study at at a UK university or a university in another Fast-track 25.5 hrs
an English-medium university. country where education is delivered in Start Dates Extended 1 July 2019
• Students who want a rigorous academic English Academic Year 23 Sept, 2019
course and to study subject content in • Have a Bell Foundation Programme Fast-track 06 January, 2020
English Certificate highlighting your attainment,
which is recognised by UK universities
• Have achieved an IELTS grade to gain entry Entry requirements
to a UK or English-medium university
• Be a more independent learner and have Extended Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.0
the study skills to succeed at university
Academic Year Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 in all
four areas of the exam

Measuring success Fast-track Upper Intermediate B2/IELTS 5.5

Interview required
You will be assessed through coursework and
examinations designed to ensure that you achieve
the learning outcomes set for each module.
Assessments are moderated by academic staff at
the University of Essex.

Sample Timetable
SAMPLE TIMETABLE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

09.30
Study skills Self-study / homework IELTS Self-study / homework Study skills
11.00

BREAK

11.30
Higher Education Self-study / homework IELTS Study skills Study skills / tutorials Supported self-study
Advice 13.00

BREAK

Free impartial higher education 14.00 University applications /

Subject choice 1 Subject choice 2 Subject choice 3
advisory service 15.30 visiting speakers Language in Action activities
Through our higher education or half day excursion,
BREAK
advisory service, our expert advisors including visits to university
will help you choose your course and 15.45 campuses
Subject choice 1 Subject choice 2 Self-study / homework Subject choice 3
university, guiding you through every 17.15
stage of the application process.

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Business Science &
Foundation Engineering
Foundation
Prepare for a business or economics degree

This course is for Course summary

Prepare for a science or engineering degree
Students who wish to take a business-related course at university. It provides the subject
Location Cambridge
knowledge and academic skills required for students to succeed on a degree in a range of
subjects such as business, international business, management, economics or marketing. Min. age 17
This course is for Course summary
Business insights Max. class size 12
Students who wish to take a science or engineering degree at a UK university. You will gain the Location Cambridge
Gain valuable insights into business with our behind-the-scene-tours at leading businesses such Weekly Hours Extended 21 subject knowledge, practical laboratory skills, understanding of how science works, scientific
Academic year 21 Min. age 17
as Fuller’s Brewery, an independent family brewery founded in 1845 in London. language, academic skills and confidence to be successful on an undergraduate degree course
Fast-track 25.5
in a science or engineering subject.
Business Class Max. class size 12
Start dates Extended 1 July 2019
Academic year 23 Sept. 2019
Fast-track 06 January 2020 Progress to courses with our partners such as: Weekly Hours Extended 21
Academic year 21
Bell’s Business Foundation students have progressed to some of the UK’s top universities for
business and management including Loughborough University, Lancaster University, and City BSc Aeronautical Engineering University of Brighton
Start dates Extended 1 July 2019
University, London. Physics with Astrophysics Northumbria University Academic year 23 Sept. 2019

Progress to courses with our partners such as: Entry Requirements BEng Chemical Engineering Queen’s University Belfast

Minimum Language Level BSc Chemistry with Forensic Science University of Leicester
BSc Business Studies Lancaster University BSc Biochemistry with Genetics Lancaster University Entry Requirements
BSc Business Economics Queen’s University Belfast Extended Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.0 BSc Biomedical Science Kingston University London Minimum Language Level
BSc Business Economics Leicester University Academic Year Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 in BEng Biomedical Engineering Aston University, Birmingham
Extended Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.0
BA Business and Marketing Management Oxford Brookes University all four areas of the exam BSc Robotics University of Reading
BA Management Studies University of Leicester BSc Computer Science University of Essex Academic Year Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 in
Fast-track Upper Intermediate B2/ all four areas of the exam
BA International Marketing University of Westminster IELTS 5.5 Interview required BEng Aerospace Engineering University of Hertfordshire
BA International Business University of Kent BEng Civil Engineering Queen’s University Belfast
BSc Public Policy, Business and Management Aston University, Birmingham
Subject Modules
BSc Biochemistry University of Reading Subject Modules
BSc Economics University of Reading BSc Motorsport Engineering Kingston University London
BA Applied Economics Kingston University London BSc Chemistry University of Brighton Physics Page 22
Business studies Page 20
BSc International Economics University of Essex BEng Electronic Engineering University of Essex
OR
BA International Business and Management University of Reading Economics Page 20 BSc Environmental and Public Health Middlesex University, London
Biology Page 22
Mathematics Page 20
Chemistry Page 22
Other offers made to Bell students include: Other offers made to Bell students include:
Mathematics Page 22
BA Business Studies City University, London Core Foundation Modules BSc Criminology and Psychology Royal Holloway University London
BSc Sports Management Loughborough University BSc Criminology and Psychology City University London
BSc International Business University of Sussex
Academic Skills Page 25
BA Politics and International Relations SOAS University of London Core Foundation Modules
BSc Business Management University of East Anglia • Study skills BA Hospitality and Tourism Management Coventry University London Campus
BA Management with International Business Royal Holloway University London • IELTS preparation BA Egyptology and Archaeology University of Liverpool Academic Skills Page 25
• Tutorials and supported self-study
• Study skills
• IELTS preparation
Pathway Progression Learning Support Page 24
Pathway Progression • Tutorials and supported self-study
• Visiting speaker programme
June Sept Jan Apr June Sept June Sept Jan Apr June Sept
• University applications support Learning Support Page 24
Extended (4 terms) UK university • Supported self-study Extended (4 terms) Uk university
• Visiting speaker programme
Academic year (3 terms) UK university • University applications support
Academic year (3 terms) Uk university
• Supported self-study
Fast-track (2 terms) UK university

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Humanities Law
Foundation
Prepare for a degree in the social sciences or media
Foundation
Prepare for a degree in law

This course is for Course summary This course is for Course summary
Students who wish to study degrees in a wide range of subjects related to human behaviour and Students who wish to take an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) Law degree at a UK university, or study
Location Cambridge Location Cambridge
culture. Popular degrees include sociology, politics, law, criminology, psychology, international a related subject such as criminology. It can also lead to degrees in politics and some social
relations, media or journalism. Students choose the subjects that best meet their future goals, Min. age 17 science subjects. The course provides the subject knowledge and academic skills required for Min. age 17
and can either pre-select modules or receive advice on which to choose during their induction. students to succeed on their undergraduate degree programme.
Max. class size 12 Max. class size 12
Progress to courses with our partners such as: Weekly Hours Extended 21 Progress to courses with our partners such as: Weekly Hours Extended 21
Academic year 21 Academic year 21
BA Criminology Queen’s University Belfast LLB Law (International) Lancaster University
BSc Marketing with Psychology Lancaster University Start dates Extended 1 July 2019 Start dates Extended 1 July 2019
LLB Law and Criminology University of Leciester
Academic year 23 Sept. 2019 Academic year 23 Sept. 2019
BSc Psychology University of Leicester LLB Law University of Kent
BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy Aston University, Birmingham LLB Law University of Essex
BA Film and Television Production University of Westminster Entry Requirements LLB Law with Management Aston University, Birmingham Entry Requirements
BA Journalism Kingston University London Minimum Language Level LLB International Law Kingston University London Minimum Language Level
BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics University of Essex LLB Commercial Law University of Westminster
BA Hospitality with Events Management University College, Birmingham Extended Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.0 Extended Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.0
LLB Law University of Hertfordshire
BA International Relations and Economics University of Reading Academic Year Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 in LLB Law Southampton Solent University Academic Year Intermediate B1/IELTS 4.5 in
BA Hospitality Management and Tourism Middlesex University, LONDON all four areas of the exam LLB European Legal Studies University of Westminster all four areas of the exam
BA Advertising Southampton Solent University LLB Law with Business University of Brighton
BA Politics and International Relations University of Kent
Subject Modules LLB Law Middlesex University London
Subject Modules
BA Communication, Media and Culture Oxford Brookes University LLB Law with Politics Queen’s University Belfast
BSc Psychology University of Reading LLB Law University of Westminster
Politics Page 21
Law Page 21
LLB Law and Politics Lancaster University
OR
Other offers made to Bell students include: Sociology Page 21
LLB Law Oxford Brookes University Politics Page 21
OR
BSc Criminology and Psychology Royal Holloway University London
Politics Page 21
BSc Criminology and Psychology City University London Other offers made to bell students include: Business Studies Page 20
OR
BA Politics and International Relations SOAS University of London
LLB Law with European Legal System University of East Anglia Sociology Page 21
Economics Page 20
BA Hospitality and Tourism Management Coventry University London Campus OR
LLB Law Newcastle University
BA Egyptology and Archaeology University of Liverpool Media Studies Page 21 Economics Page 20
LLB Law King’s College London
OR LLB Law SOAS University of London
Pathway Progression Law Page 21 LLB Law University of Nottingham
Core Foundation Modules
June Sept Jan Apr June Sept
Core Foundation Modules
Extended (4 Terms) Uk University
Pathway Progression Academic Skills Page 25

Academic Year (3 Terms) Uk University

Academic Skills Page 25 June Sept Jan Apr June Sept • Study skills
• IELTS preparation
• Study skills Extended (4 Terms) UK University
• Tutorials and supported self-study
• IELTS preparation
Academic Year (3 Terms) UK University
• Tutorials and supported self-study Learning Support Page 24

Learning Support Page 24 • Visiting speaker programme

• University applications support
• Visiting speaker programme
• Supported self-study
• University applications support
• Supported self-study

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Subject modules POLITICS

Gain an understanding of the system of politics and government in the UK, to continue to study politics at a
higher level and to support studies in other disciplines. The module follows current events in the media with
frequent opportunities for discussion and debate.
OUTCOMES

On completion of this module, you will have:

●● a knowledge and understanding of key political

Learn more about the subjects of study on the concepts and specialist vocabulary
Topics include:
Bell University Foundation Programme The UK political system and political parties
●● t he ability to discuss political concepts in an
●● informed and formal manner
●● The British Constitution and constitutional principles
●● Devolution: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ●● k nowledge and understanding of how the UK
●● Human rights and civil liberties political system operates in theory and practice
●● The European Union and Brexit ●● t he ability to communicate ideas about
KEY TO SYMBOLS BUSINESS SCIENCE HUMANITIES LAW ●● The relationship of power and authority. the UK political system effectively.

BUSINESS STUDIES OUTCOMES

This module provides a basic understanding of business practices in preparation for further studies at a On completion of this module, you will have: LAW OUTCOMES
higher level. This involves the study of how businesses are organised, how they set and meet objectives
and how change, growth and personnel can be managed. ●● an awareness and understanding of the factors that
influence business organisations Gain a good knowledge of the English legal system to enable studies in law at a higher level. Develop a On completion of this module, you will:
well-rounded view of the legal world by examining key areas of criminal and civil law. The module takes a
Topics include: recognise legal terminology and concepts
●● a broad understanding of business practices and the problem-solving approach to law through case studies and the analysis of current legal issues. ●●
●● Business structures and cultures ●● People management role played by particular ●● nderstand the language and concepts of the
u
●● Business objectives and strategy ●● Marketing: objectives, strategies and techniques Topics include:
people in the success of a business English legal system
●● External influences on businesses ●● Competitive influences ●● ourts
C ●● efences and appeals
D
●● Stakeholders ●● Marketing communications ●● an appreciation of the effectiveness analyse and evaluate legal problems, evaluate
●● Legal personnel and lay involvement ●● Using the civil courts ●●
●● Business planning ●● Business operations and processes of various marketing techniques complex arguments and make
●● Sources of law ●● Tort including negligence and defamation
●● Financial statements and ●● Quality management balanced and informed judgements.
●● knowledge of key terms in business finance and an ●● Tribunals and ADR ●● Introduction to the law of contract.
cost-volume-profit analysis ●● Operational logistics. ability to calculate and manipulate data to provide ●● Police powers and PACE
●● Cash forecast, cash flow and cash control
quantitative analysis. ●● Pre-trial procedure
●● Offences and sentencing

ECONOMICS OUTCOMES
SOCIOLOGY OUTCOMES
This module provides a foundation for the study of economics at a higher level. Gain an understanding of On completion of this module, you will have:
different economic systems at both micro- and macro-level and the factors affecting these systems. The module provides a foundation for the continued study of the role of sociology at a higher level. The On completion of this module, you will have:
●● a n understanding of how economics can be used to module moves from the theoretical underpinning of key concepts and seeks to analyse and explore these
Topics include: describe, analyse and propose solutions to using practical examples and case studies. ●● k nowledge and understanding of social processes
●● Free market economies ●● rowth and living standards
G problems faced by economies and structures
●● Demand and supply ●● Inflation Topics include:
●● a n appreciation of the interrelationship ●● an ability to compare and contrast theories to
●● Costs and revenues ●● Unemployment ●● Key concepts in sociology: ●● ducation
E
between micro- and macro-economics explain key concepts
●● Market failures ●● Balance of payment deficits. social change, culture, identity ●● Crime and deviance
●● National income ●● a n understanding of the role of government in the and globalisation ●● The mass media ●● an ability to evaluate complex arguments related to
economy. ●● Social research methods ●● Power and politics these concepts.
●● Families ●● Stratification and social inequality.

MATHEMATICS OUTCOMES
MEDIA STUDIES OUTCOMES
This module provides you with a good working knowledge of mathematics. It covers key areas of pure On completion of this module, you will be able to:
mathematics and statistics to develop a problem-solving approach. This module provides a foundation for the continued study of the role of the media. Explore key concepts in On completion of this module, you will be able to:
●● nderstand the language and concepts of
u the media through real examples including film, photography
Topics include: mathematics and advertising. ●● emonstrate an understanding of factors that
d
influence the production and
Pure mathematics: Statistics: ●● se a greater range of mathematical skills and
u
Topics include: consumption of media products
●● Algebra and functions ●● Data representation techniques
●● Quadratic functions ●● Data interpretation: measures of location and ●● T he analysis of images ●● evelopments in documentary film
D ●● iscuss and write about communication
d
●● Equations and inequalities dispersion ●● identify and analyse mathematical problems ●● Narrative structure in film and news media ●● How audiences and media are influenced by conventions, theories and forms
●● Arithmetic sequences and series ●● Probability ●● Postmodernism institutions
●● ather information from a variety of sources
g escribe the cultural factors influencing
d
●● Trigonometric functions ●● Correlation ●● Gender and stereotyping ●● Theories of audience ●●
including statistical data. the creation and process of communication.
●● Exponentials and logarithms ●● Discrete random variables ●● Violence and censorship ●● Branding: cultural values in a commercial context.
●● Geometric sequences and series ●● The normal distribution. ●● Globalisation and cultural imperialism

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 PHYSICS OUTCOMES

This module is delivered through classroom-based teaching of theory, problem-solving seminars and On completion of this module, you will be able to:
laboratory-based practicals. It provides numerous opportunities to link theory to reality, and equips
students with essential practical skills they need for degree level study. ●● nderstand key concepts relating to physics and use
u
the relevant terminology
Topics include:
●● emonstrate the practical skills required to do simple
d
●● Measurements and their errors ●● F ields and their consequences laboratory experiments
●● Particles and radiation ●● Nuclear physics ●● i nterpret the data from those experiments
●● Waves ●● Investigative and practical skills. in the context of the relevant theories.
●● Mechanics and materials
●● Electricity

CHEMISTRY OUTCOMES

This module provides a knowledge of chemistry in preparation for studying On completion of this module, you will be able to:
chemistry at degree level. It is delivered through classroom-based teaching of theory, problem-solving
seminars and laboratory-based practicals. ●● nderstand specific chemical facts, terminology and
u
principles
Topics include:
●● a ssess the validity, reliability and credibility of
●● hysical chemistry
P ●● rganic chemistry
O scientific information
●● Inorganic chemistry ●● Investigative and practical skills.
●● analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate experiments.

BIOLOGY OUTCOMES

This module is designed to nurture a passion for biology and provide the knowledge required for further On completion of this module, you will be able to:
study of biological sciences at degree level. You will use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and
learn the essential practical laboratory skills you need. ●● understand specific biological facts, terminology
and principles
Topics include:
●● assess the validity, reliability and credibility of
●● iological molecules
B ●● rganisms and their environment
O scientific information
●● Cells ●● Investigative and practical skills.
●● Genetics and biodiversity ●● demonstrate the practical skills required
to carry out laboratory investigations.

22 SUBEJCT MODULES
23 BELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
 Enhance your learning
Impartial advice and support
Our university enrolment expert and the Bell pathways team will support you at every step,
helping you to find the best course and university for you.
Expert advice
All pathways students will receive advice and individual support from our
impartial higher education advisory service. You will regularly meet with our
university counselling manager to discuss your options and your university
application. We will advise you on the application process, helping you to
write a personal statement and prepare for university interviews.
Visits to bell from UK universities
You will have lectures from visiting universities and the opportunity to
meet representatives from top UK universities at our own higher education
fair, University + You, held on campus.
24 ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING
University campus trips
Discover what it’s like to be an undergraduate student in the UK with our
university visits. Recent group visits have included Lancaster University
and the University of East Anglia. The pathways team can also help you to
arrange visits to any university you are considering.
Supportive environment
At Bell, we believe that to perform at your best you need to study in
a supportive, friendly environment. You will benefit from a dedicated
student services team who work together to give you excellent care. We
are here to help you with anything you need during your stay, including
accommodation, opening a bank account, sending post, money transfers
and guidance on the local area.
EXTRA MODULES
Language in Action
Language in Action activities and trips
are for all students
Learn to communicate like a local with structured cultural and and included
social activities to improve your English in real-life situations. in the course price
All activities have clear learning objectives to develop your
confidence and language skills.
Find out more and view our
calendar of activities at
bellenglish.com/languageinaction
After class activities
After class activities are available to students
on all courses at both schools and are an ideal
way to get to know other Bell students and
Cambridge
explore British life and culture. They include:
Cambridge runs a full Language in Action programme included in your course
price. Afternoon sessions are held within the school and cover a variety of skills and
• Social activities to improve your confidence
interests, including:
communicating in English – such as table
tennis competitions and art workshops
• Workshops which develop practical skills for life, work and study – such as public
• Trips which help you explore the UK and
speaking, interview skills and first aid
give you an introduction to British culture.
• Clubs which offer a chance to try something new or share your passion with
Destinations include Oxford, Cambridge,
others – such as drama, music or film
London, Bath, Brighton, Windsor and York
We can also provide advice and help you book
any additional activities and trips that you
would like to do during your stay.
LANGUAGE IN ACTION/SKILLS WORKSHOPS 25
LEARNING IN ACTION 25
 Masters
Preparation
Programme
This course is for Course outcomes Course summary
• Students who have graduated Upon successful completion of Bell’s Masters
Location Cambridge
from university and want to study a Preparation Programme, you will be able to:
postgraduate course in the UK. Min. age 21
• Students who want to improve their • Understand and effectively use academic
academic English, study skills, and IELTS language and subject-specific vocabulary Max. class size 12
or GMAT score. • Follow a lecture at postgraduate level and
Course length 12, 24 or 36 weeks
write effective notes
Next steps • Understand the format of academic 15 April 2019
• Study for a Masters or PhD at a UK seminars and use appropriate language Start dates 23 September 2019
university, or any university where English • Critically evaluate academic texts and write 6 January 2020
informatively about them 13 April 2020
is the medium of instruction.
• Write well-organised, clear and persuasive
essays Entry Requirements
• Conduct effective research using a variety Minimum Language Level
of information sources and write clearly
about the results.
April 2019 Upper Intermediate B2/
• Gain a higher IELTS or GMAT score. IELTS 6.0

September 2019 Upper Intermediate B2/

IELTS 5.0

January 2020 Upper Intermediate B2/

IELTS 5.5

April 2020 Upper Intermediate B2/

IELTS 6.0

This course will prepare you for every aspect of postgraduate study. It will improve your English, teach you the
study skills for success on a Masters degree, and help you get the IELTS or GMAT score you need.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Higher Education ACADEMIC LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Advice
STUDY SKILLS
Free impartial higher education
advisory service EXAM PREPARATION
Through our higher education
advisory service, our expert advisors LEARNING SUPPORT
will help you choose your course and
university, guiding you through every
stage of the application process.
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 5 things to do in Cambridge
1. Try punting - the most traditional Cambridge activity. The
city is at its most beautiful when viewed from aboard a punt.

2. Visit Grantchester Meadows - a perfect way to spend

a Summer’s afternoon. Have a picnic on the meadows, then
visit The Orchard Tea Gardens for a traditional cream tea.

3. Go shopping - find everything from well-known brands

to chic independent stores and local arts and crafts.

4. Walk along ‘The Backs’ - stroll along the historic backs of

the Cambridge colleges and follow in the footsteps of their
world-famous alumni.

5. Enjoy some entertainment - watch live music or a play

at one of the city’s theatres and venues. If you’re here in the
Summer, don’t miss the chance to see a Shakespeare play
in the private garden of one of the Cambridge colleges.

Punt Hire

Bus
Station
King’s Anglia Ruskin
College University

Fitzwilliam
Museum

Grantchester
Meadows
Botanic
Gardens Train Station

Study in Tripos Court

Residence
Sorrento
Residence

Cambridge
Homerton College
Residence

Addenbrooke’s
Hospital

Bell Garden House

Residence

A world-class university city

Cambridge is a historic university city with a global Famous University of Cambridge Close to London with good
reputation for academic excellence. Over a fifth of Inspiring historic architecture alumni include Charles Darwin transport links
its residents are students, giving the city a modern, and Isaac Newton

cosmopolitan feel, and the streets are full of fascinating Over 200 cafés, bars, pubs and
Beautiful landscapes World-class arts and culture
museums, diverse restaurants and quirky shops. restaurants

STUDY IN CAMBRIDGE 29
 Frank Pinner
73
Different
Principal, Bell Cambridge
Nationalities It’s truly inspiring to see our pathways
in 2018 students develop so much in such a short
time, both academically and as
independent adults. Our university
partners often comment that Bell
students arrive with a deep understanding
not only of their chosen subjects, but also
of academic life in the UK, and ready to
take responsibility for their own learning to
achieve success at university. I’m Facilities
constantly delighted at how many
students come back to Bell to tell us how 30 contemporary air-
conditioned classrooms with
well their pathways programme prepared interactive whiteboards
them for university, offer some wise words
for our current students, and to be Free wireless internet

reunited with the tutors and staff who Large learning centre
helped them get where they wanted to be.
Two computer rooms

Dining room and outside

eating area

On-site sports facilities

Higher Education Advisory

Service

Free scanning, printing and

copying

Disabled access/facilities

Islamic prayer room

Games room with table

tennis, computer games,
pool table and TV

Travel

Bell Cambridge campus London Stansted

London Luton
47km

65km

A historic school set in beautiful grounds St Pancras Eurostar 90km

Our Cambridge school offers a picturesque study environment

Sara-Shanti Tamby London Heathrow 115km

Student services manager, Bell London Gatwick 154km

and a supportive student community. Located within easy Cambridge
reach of the historic city centre, it features impressive study, I meet with every student at the end
social and leisure facilities including a large contemporary of their first day to find out how the
learning centre, student games room and indoor and outdoor day went. Students are given lots of
dining areas. opportunity to feed back and share
any concerns they may have. All staff
work closely together to ensure that
students are supported and happy
throughout their stay.

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Feel at home Homestay
in the UK Be part of a local family
Staying with a local family is a great way to experience
British life and practise your English outside the classroom.
When you feel relaxed and comfortable where
you live, you learn better too. That’s why Bell offers Bell’s homestay hosts cover a wide range of ages, lifestyles
accommodation options to suit every student, from and cultures but all will provide you with a warm welcome
modern student residences to welcoming family and everything you need to feel at home.
homestays, all regularly inspected by our dedicated
accommodation team.

Homestay Cambridge
We offer a range of homestays in Cambridge, within easy
travelling distance of the school. Many of our homestay
families have worked with us for many years and often form
long-lasting friendships with their guests.

Shared Free 5-50 5-35

mins mins

Key to Symbols Why choose Friendly environment with all the

comforts of home
Free WiFi internet

a homestay? Free laundry

Distance to Bell by
Bathroom Wifi Internet Self-catering
Walking distance
to Bell (minutes) Underground/bus in Practise your English language skills
London (minutes), service
dependent.
Safe and secure homes, suitable
Half board (Bed, Distance to Bell by bus Learn about British life and culture for under-18s (hosts are fully
Bed and
Minimum age breakfast and in Cambridge (minutes), checked and regularly inspected)
Breakfast
evening meals) traffic dependent.
Meals provided – choose half-board
or bed and breakfast options

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Residential Bell Garden House

accommodation Cambridge
Located within the Bell grounds, in view of Bell Cambridge, the
Garden House is recently-refurbished and ideal for students
Join a vibrant student community looking for a peaceful home where they can relax and study.

Enjoy an independent and sociable lifestyle in one of

our hand-picked residences, within walking distance of Private /
Shared
Free 2 Mins

your Bell school.

Frank Bell Residence

Tripos Court Bell Cambridge | Coming soon in 2019
Cambridge Get the full on-campus experience and live in the former
Tripos Court is a modern campus of student residences residence of our Bell founder, Frank Bell. This soon-to-be newly
located close to Cambridge Leisure Park. The accommodation refurbished residence is steeped in history and only a few
has a lively international atmosphere making it ideally suited steps away from the Bell Cambridge school.
for students aged 18-24. The residence will have spacious, single study bedrooms with
free WiFi and a private bathroom. You will have access to a
shared kitchen and beautiful common room that opens up
onto the stunning Bell Cambridge grounds.
Private Free 10 Mins 25 mins

Private Free 1 Min

Sorrento Why choose Independent living in the heart of the

city
Free Wifi internet
Cambridge
Sorrento Residence is part of the friendly, family-run hotel
a residence? Contemporary accommodation
Most residences are close to gyms,
bars, shops and restaurants
complex conveniently located between Bell and the city designed especially for students
centre. This comfortable accommodation is also suitable for
Ensuite facilities†
more mature students. It has access to the facilities of the Chance to make friends with students
Communal areas for study and
hotel next door, which include a 24-hour reception and free of many different nationalities
socialising
daily English breakfast buffet.
Self-catering

Private Free 15 Mins 25 mins

† Except some Bell bedrooms in Garden House.

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How to book
your course
On our website
bellenglish.com/booknow

By Phone
Call +44 (0)1223 275598

In your own country

through a local Bell representative