UKEC Annual Knowledge Test 2016

1.

2 points

For 2017/18 intakes, which of the following universities should be applied for through INDEX? (single-answer)

University of Reading

University of Westminster

University of Exeter

University of Bradford

2.

2 points

Which of the following university is located/has a campus in Central London? (single-answer)

University of Brunel

University of Surrey

University of Essex

University of Westminster

3.

2 points

Which of the following business schools has not achieved triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS) by now? (single-answer)

Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia

Leeds Business School, University of Leeds

Aston Business School, Aston University

Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

4.

2 points

Which of the following universities do not require CV for applications for their Postgraduate Programmes? (single-answer)

Cass Business School

University College London

Imperial College London

London School of Economics and Political Sciences

5.

2 points

When a student pays for UKEC service, which of the following payment method should be charged a 2% transaction fee? (single-answer)

Pay with a Visa/Master Credit card

Pay by UK bank transfer

Pay with a Visa Debit card

Pay by cash

6.

2 points

Which of the following PGT programmes will not consider 3rd Class students? (single-answer)

MSc Banking and Finance – University of Dundee

MSc Management and Finance – University of Sussex

MSc International Business Management – York St John University

MSc Management and Finance – University of Aberstwyth

7.

2 points

Which of the following courses is normally classified as NQF Level 6? (single-answer)

Bachelor’s degree

HND

Master’s degree

Foundation degree

8.

2 points

Which of the following descriptions is incorrect for the GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) course in the UK? (single-answer)

The course is suitable for students who graduate from a non-law discipline but wish to become either a solicitor or barrister in England or Wales.

For the full time course, students must apply online via the Central Application Board (CAB) website.

One of the main course providers is the University of Law.

The online application requires a registration fee of £23.

9.

2 points

Which of the following descriptions is incorrect for Tier 4 Visa application in August/September 2016? (single-answer)

The student won’t need a TB test if they have lived for at least 6 months in the UK, and they have been away from UK for no more than 6 months.

The applicant is required to pay a Healthcare Surcharge of £150 if their course length is less than 6 months.

The applicant must show that they have £1,015 per month for living costs if they are studying outside London or anywhere else in the UK for the majority of their study (more than 50% of your study time).

The applicant must show that they have held the required money for a consecutive 28-day period (finishing on the date of the closing balance) ending no more than 31 days before the visa application.

10.

2 points

Which of the following universities is located in Scotland? (single-answer)

Edge Hill University

Aberystwyth University

Northumbria University

Robert Gordon University

11.

2 points

Which of the following course MUST be applied through UCAS? (single-answer)

BSc Accounting and Finance – Swansea University

BA Accounting and Finance – Manchester Metropolitan University

BA Accounting and Finance – Bangor University

BSc Accounting and Finance with business experience – Kingston University London

12.

2 points

Which of the followings is equivalent to the NQF level of a Master's degree obtained from a university in England: (single-answer)

SCQF Level 12

SCQF Level 11

SCQF Level 10

SCQF Level 9

13.

2 points

Which of the following programmes exempt 3+1 students from IELTS requirement? (single-answer)

MSc Automotive Engineering – University of Bath

MSc Mechanical Engineering – University of Glasgow

MSc Mechatronics (Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science) – University of Southampton

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering – Cranfield University

14.

2 points

Which of the following programmes is unsuitable for a student with a BA International Business Degree (2:2 with 58% in average) from Sheffield Hallam University? (single-answer)

MSc Business Management – University of East Anglia

MSc International Business – Aston University

MSc International Business Management – University of Surrey

MSc International Business – University of Stirling

15.

2 points

Which of the following universities has a campus in London? (single-answer)

Bangor University

University of Liverpool

University of Stirling

Queen's University Belfast

16.

2 points

Which of the following universities requires that all PG Taught applications must be submitted through the agent portal? (single-answer)

University of Aberdeen

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS)

University of Kent

University of Newcastle

17.

2 points

Which of the following Private Education Providers requires us to submit applications online since July 2016? (single-answer)

Cambridge Education Group (CEG)

Study Group

Navitas

Kaplan International

18.

2 points

Which of the following programmes will consider students who have failed International Foundation Year? (single-answer)

International Year One at De Montfort University

International Year One at Sussex University

International Year One at the University of Leicester

International Year One at the University of Exeter

19.

2 points

Which of the following universities will NOT send an automatic reminder email to the student’s referees to remind them of the reference letter? (single-answer)

University of Cambridge

University of Birmingham

University of Cardiff

University of York

20.

2 points

Which of the following universities might accept students’ request for changing their agent/representative (not changing course or enrolment year)? (single-answer)

University of Nottingham

King’s College London

University of Bristol

University of Liverpool

21.

3 points

Which of the following universities will only pay UKEC commission on Chinese Nationals (Mainland China only)? (multi-answer)

Warwick Manufacturing Group

University of Bedfordshire

University of Manchester

University of Sheffield

22.

3 points

For students applying for a second Masters in the UK, which of the following universities will accept their provisional transcripts plus a letter confirming dissertation-submission from their first Masters programme as an alternative to the 1st Master's Degree Certificate? (multi-answer)

Queen Mary University of London

Royal Holloway University of London

Aston University

University of Essex

23.

3 points

Which of the following universities exempt IELTS requirement for 3+1 joint programme students who have obtained a UK higher 2:2 Degree? (multi-answer)

Heriot-Watt University

University of Essex

Aston University

University of Kent

24.

3 points

Which of the following universities provide internal English test in UK for students apply for their PG Taught programmes? (multi-answer)

University of Swansea

De Montfort University

Brunel University London

University of Lincoln

25.

3 points

Which of the following Pre-master programmes are provided by the university itself? (multi-answer)

Pre-masters at Royal Holloway University of London

Pre-masters at the University of Kent

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS)

Pre-masters at Queen Mary University of London

26.

3 points

Which of the following International Year One programmes can accept EAP course (normally provided by International Foundation programmes at INTO and Kaplan colleges) as an alternative of IELTS? (multi-answer)

Brighton University

Bangor University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Coventry University

27.

3 points

Which of the following university will pay UKEC commission on returning students? (multi-answer)
*Returning students means those who have completed a Bachelor's degree at the university but also wish to apply for the same university for a PG degree.

Sunderland University

University of Bangor

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Birmingham City University

28.

3 points

Which of the following descriptions are correct for ATAS Certificates? (multi-answer)

The JACS Code will either be stated on the official letter or be told by the HEI separately.

ATAS required if the JACS code of the student’s course begins with specific numbers, e.g. F2 – Material Science, H3 – Mechanical Engineering, H8 – Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering, etc.

You can only apply for an ATAS Certificate after you have received an offer from a UK HEI.

You will be asked to upload your official offer when making the application online.

29.

3 points

Which of the following HEI requires students to submit an agent authorisation form/consent form along with their application? (multi-answer)

Bournemouth University

University of Exeter

De Montfort University

University of Manchester

30.

3 points

Which of the following institutions can we recommend to students as our partners for ACCA courses? (multi-answer)

Kaplan Financial

London School of Business and Finance

BPP University

Birmingham City University

31.

1 point

The University of Manchester will consider students from one of the Top 400
Chinese Universities with an average of 78% if they apply for the MSc Development Finance programme. (True or False)

True

False

32.

1 point

All UKEC signed clients can claim for a free IELTS mock test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) with mark and detailed feedback. (True or False)

True

False

33.

1 point

Some PG Taught programmes provided by the University College Birmingham are accredited by the University of Birmingham and the graduates will receive their awards from the University of Birmingham. (True or False)

True

False

34.

1 point

The PG Taught Design programmes provided by Winchester Art School at the University of Southampton accept students from a wide range of backgrounds, including Accounting and Finance. (True or False)

True

False

35.

1 point

The Queen Mary University of London accept UK degree holders from a 3+1/2+1 joint programme if they meet the English language requirement. (True or False)

True

False

36.

1 point

The Tier 4 Visa Pilot Scheme involves four universities: Bath, Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College London. (True or False)

True

False

37.

1 point

The QA Higher Education provides courses at Northumbria University London/Birmingham Campus, Ulster University London/Birmingham Campus, and the University of Roehampton. (True or False)

True

False

38.

1 point

According to the 2017 UCAS Tariff Points Table, an A-level grade B equals to 100 points. (True or False)

True

False

39.

1 point

The applicants must post/present an original copy of degree transcripts/certificate to the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to request for CAS. (True or False)

True

False

40.

1 point

UK Ordinary Degree holders can be accepted by the Masters programme provided by the Ulster University London Campus. (True or False)

True

False

41.

5 points

Case One:

Student’s Academic Background:
Sept 2012 – Jun 2015: Nantong Middle School of Jiangsu Province, average score: 85%
Sept 2015 – Jul 2016: Liverpool International College, International Foundation Programme in Business, Law and Social Science, expected results: BBC + EAP 60%
Most recent SELT (taken on 14th February 2016): overall 5.5 (Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 5.0, Speaking 6.0)

The student comes to UKEC in January 2016 and wishes to study Business and Management for her undergraduate studies. She prefers universities located in large-scale cities or ranked top 50 in the UK. She would like to choose the basic package and prefer UKEC partner universities/institutions.

Question:
Could you recommend 5 reasonable programmes for her? (with at least one insurance choice included)

42.

5 points

Case Two:

Student’s Academic Background:
Sept 2013 – Jun 2016: University of Glasgow, Ordinary Degree in Business and Management, average score: 49%
Most recent General IELTS (taken on 25th November 2013): overall 6.5 (Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0)

Question:
The student decides not to complete her final year at Glasgow University as the final result could only be an Ordinary Degree, however, she has no idea about what to do in the next. Could you advise her on the future academic plan? (please list at least 2 different choices)

43.

5 points

Case Three:

Student’s Academic Background:
Sept 2010 – Jun 2014: Chongqing University, BSc Financial Management, average score: 78%
Sept 2014 – Sept 2015: University of Southampton, MSc Business Analytics and Finance, expected results: 53%.
Most recent General IELTS (taken on 25th November 2014): overall 6.5 (Listening 6.5, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5)

Question:
The student wishes to stay one or two more years in the UK to experience more and then returns to China and inherits the family business. could you give some suggestions on the programmes/courses which may fit into his future career plan (please list at least 3 different choices and progression routes)?

44.

5 points

Case Four:

Student’s Academic Background:
Sept 2012 – Jun 2014: Beijing Institute of Technology, BSc Statistics, average score: 86%.
Sept 2014 – Jun 2016: University of Manchester, BSc Mathematics and Statistics, expected results: 62%
Most recent General IELTS (taken on 15th June 2014): overall 6.5 (Listening 6.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0)

Question:
The student has applied for the Royal Holloway University of London and received a conditional offer in April 2016, which requires 1 reference letter from her current institution. Could you please draft an email to advise the student on how to fulfil this condition?