UKEC Annual Knowledge Test 2016 (Resit)

1.

2 points

Which of the following institutions is NOT included in the UKEC basic price package for ACCA related course application? (single-answer)

Kaplan Financial

BPP University

Sheffield Hallam University

Birmingham City University

2.

2 points

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

MSc International Business Management – York St John University

MSc Management and Finance – University of Aberstwyth

MSc Management and Finance – University of Sussex

MSc Banking and Finance – University of Dundee

3.

2 points

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

Cambridge Education Group

Navitas

Study Group

Kaplan International

4.

2 points

Which of the following HEI requires a consent form at the point of submitting the application? (single-answer)

University of Leeds

University of Loughborough

University of Glasgow

De Montfort University

5.

2 points

Which of the following universities will send an automatic reminder email to the student’s referees to remind them of the reference letter? (single-answer)

University of Leeds

University of Coventry

University of Birmingham

University of Glasgow

6.

2 points

Which of the following university will pay UKEC commission on returning students? (single-answer)

University of Manchester

University of Lincoln

University of Edinburgh

University of Essex

7.

2 points

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

University of Exeter

University of Chester

University of Westminster

University of York

8.

2 points

For PG Taught applications, which of the following universities DO NOT provide agent portal accounts for UKEC? (single-answer)

University of Coventry

University of Kent

University of Leicester

University of Sheffield

9.

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

10.

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 by cash

Pay with a Visa Debit card

Pay by UK bank transfer

Pay with a Visa/Master Credit card

11.

2 points

3+1 joint programme students who obtained a higher 2:2 Bachelor’s degree from Bradford University will be exempted from IELTS requirement if they apply for: (single-answer)

MSc Business Information Systems at Royal Holloway University of London

MSc Information Management at Sheffield University

MSc Business & Management at Aston University

MSc Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Cardiff University

12.

2 points

For UKEC, all international-fee-paying students are commissionable if they enrol at: (single-answer)

Newcastle University

Coventry University

Bath University

Huddersfield University

13.

2 points

Which of the following descriptions is correct for ATAS Certificates? (single-answer)

ATAS is often required for students who are majoring in Business

The HEI will issue a JACS Code along with the offer letter where applicable.

The ATAS Certificate will be issued within 7 working days of the application being successfully submitted.

Students can apply for an ATAS Certificate before submitting an application for the Master's course.

14.

2 points

Which of the following universities is NOT included in the Tier 4 Visa Pilot Scheme? (single-answer)

Bath University

Imperial College London

University of Cambridge

LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science)

15.

2 points

For Kaplan Foundation students, we can only obtain commission if we help them to apply for: (single-answer)

Liverpool University

Glasgow University

Sheffield Hallam University

Surrey University

16.

2 points

Which of the following universities is NOT involved in the NCUK pathway programmes? (single-answer)

University of Sheffield

University of Leeds

University of Manchester

University of Leicester

17.

2 points

Which of the following descriptions is correct for the Tuberculosis testing in China? (single-answer)

The student must be tested for tuberculosis if it is their first time for coming to the UK for more than 6 months and are a resident of China.

The Tuberculosis test can also be taken when arriving in the UK.

The Tuberculosis test is free of charge.

The Home Office accepts Tuberculosis test taken at any clinics in China.

18.

2 points

Which of the following university accepts EAP (English for Academic Purpose, normally provided by INTO or Kaplan foundation programme) result as an alternative to IELTS? (single-answer)

University of Manchester

University of Glasgow

University of Swansea

University of Sheffield

19.

2 points

Which of the following programmes is suitable for students from a non-business background? (single-answer)

MSc Marketing at the University of East Anglia

MSc Marketing at the University of Edinburgh

MSc International Strategic Marketing at the University Glasgow

MSc Marketing at the University of Bath

20.

2 points

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

Manchester Business School, University of Manchester

Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia

Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow

Aston Business School, Aston University

21.

3 points

Which of the following universities requires CV for applications for their Postgraduate Programmes? (multi-answer)

London School of Economics and Political Sciences

University College London

Cass Business School

Imperial College London

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)

Royal Holloway University of London

Aston University

University of Essex

Queen Mary University of London

23.

3 points

Which of the following descriptions is correct for Tier 4 Visa application in August/September 2016? (multi-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 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.

The applicant is required to pay a Healthcare Surcharge of £150 if their course length is more 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).

24.

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)

Manchester Metropolitan University

Bangor University

University of Stirling

Coventry University

25.

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 Coventry

University of Swansea

De Montfort University

Brunel University London

26.

3 points

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

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

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.

The online application requires a registration fee of £18.

27.

3 points

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

University of Sheffield

Warwick Manufacturing Group

University of Manchester

University of Bedfordshire

28.

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 Queen Mary University of London

Pre-masters at the University of Southampton

Pre-masters at the University of Kent

29.

3 points

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

University of Liverpool

University of Newcastle

University of Stirling

University of Bangor

30.

3 points

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

University of Dundee

University of Stirling

Aberystwyth University

University of Aberdeen

31.

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

32.

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

33.

1 point

The PG Taught Design programmes provided by Winchester Art School at the University of Southampton does not accept students from an Accounting and Finance background

True

False

34.

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

35.

1 point

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

True

False

36.

1 point

According to the 2017 UCAS Tariff Points Table, an A-level grade B equals to 100 points.

True

False

37.

1 point

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

True

False

38.

1 point

UK Ordinary Degree holders can be accepted by the Pre-masters programme at Huddersfield University

True

False

39.

1 point

The London School of Business and Finance has been removed from the register of Tier 4 sponsors which means that it cannot recruit new non-EU students at this moment.

True

False

40.

1 point

Bath University will pay UKEC commission only when the applicants are UK-domiciled.

True

False

41.

5 points

Case One:

Student’s Academic Background: Sept 2012 - Jun 2015: Chongqing No. 8 Middle School, average score: 85% Sept 2015 – Jul 2016: Brighton 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 largescale 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 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 learn entrepreneurship/law/accounting related courses 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)?

43.

5 points

Case Three:

Student’s Academic Background: Sept 2013 – Jun 2016: University of Edinburgh, Ordinary Degree in Sociology, 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 Edinburgh 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 3 different choices)

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: 52%

Most recent General IELTS (taken on 15th March 2013): overall 6.5 (Listening 6.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0)

Question: The student has obtained a conditional Offer from Aston University with the help from another agency, now he turns to you and requests UKEC to be his sole agent for this application. Could you please list the procedures of how to fulfill the student's request?