University Representative Edmund Lam Onsite for Explanation and Consultation
Date: May 10 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Room 2807, 28/F, Tower 2, Times Square, Causeway Bay (Available both online and in person)
Target Audience: Secondary 5 and 6 students (GCSE, DSE, IB, A-level) and their parents
Seminar Highlights:
- Overview and features of the UK education system
- An alternative pathway to enter UK universities
- Recommendations on popular universities and academic programs
- Application procedures and entry requirements
- One-on-one consultation services by professional advisors
- Q&A session
Advantages of International Year One Programmes:
- Small class sizes and courses held on university campuses
- Full access to campus facilities, offering a true university experience
- Guaranteed progression to second year of university upon successful completion with required grades
- Includes core subject learning, as well as English proficiency and study skills classes to enhance practical ability
- Flexible start dates: September and January
- Targeted at students who have completed secondary school
University Introductions
1. The University of Sheffield
- One of the UK’s “red brick universities,” member of the Russell Group
- Located in Sheffield, UK
- Ranked 105th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 14 subjects ranked in the global top 100
- Architecture and Civil Engineering departments ranked 2nd and 6th in the UK by The Times
- International Year One Programmes offered in: Business Management & Accounting, Economics
2. University of Leeds
- Another “red brick university,” member of the Russell Group
- Located in Leeds, UK
- Ranked 82nd in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- Civil Engineering and Business Management departments ranked 7th and 15th in the UK by The Times
- Business school accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – one of the world’s top business schools
- International Year One Programmes offered in: Biological Sciences, Business Management, Marketing, Civil Engineering, International Relations
3. Cardiff University
- Member of the Russell Group
- Located in Cardiff, capital of Wales
- Ranked 186th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- School of Journalism, Media and Culture ranked among the global top 10 journalism schools
- Architecture and Communication departments ranked 3rd and 8th in the UK by The Times
- Dentistry highly regarded in the UK and globally – ranked 5th in the UK by The Complete University Guide
- Foundation programmes can lead to Dentistry and Medicine
- International Year One Programmes offered in: Business Management, Journalism, Media & Culture, Psychology, Accounting & Finance, Engineering, International Relations, Law
