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Important Information

Download our Agent Policy and Code of Conduct.

Download the USW Brand Guidelines.

Download the USW Procedure for dealing with requests from applicants to change recruitment agents.

For guidance on how to make a direct application via the agent portal, please download the guidance notes.

Download the Prevent Duty Guidance: for higher education institutions in England and Wales.

Download our PREVENT information for agents.

Read our Privacy/Fair Processing Notice for Applicants

Download our Anti Bribery Policy.

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Joe Paley

Head of International

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Manages recruitment for the Middle East and North Africa

Sally-Anne Awcock

International Development Manager

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Manages recruitment for South East Asia and East Africa

Tom Hill

International Development Manager

Manages recruitment for India, Bangladesh and Nepal

Joanna Scaplehorn

International Development Manager

Manages recruitment for China, Hong Kong and UK International

Kim Williams

International Executive

Manages recruitment for The Americas, Europe and Sri Lanka

Sally Fairburn

International Executive

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Manages recruitment for West Africa and South Africa

Nicolo Paolucci

International Executive

Agent Quality Framework

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UK Agent and Counsellor Engagement Hub

The UK agent and counsellor training produced in collaboration with sector experts is accessible and provides information that’s essential to your role in helping international students have an exceptional experience.

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UK Agent and Counsellor Training

Agent and counsellor training from the British Council provides you with in-depth knowledge and awareness of the UK as a study destination, so you can help and support UK-bound students effectively.

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Database of Certified Agents and Counsellors

Search over 13883 certified counsellors from 114 countries.

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The National Code of Ethical Practice for Education Agents

The National Code of Ethical Practice for UK Education Agents sets out the standards and best practice that education agents and agent aggregators, brokers and marketplaces, representing UK educational institutions are expected to adhere to.

View the National Code

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Course of the Month

MSc Applied Cyber Security

This course is designed for individuals that have completed an IT related degree or currently working within the Cyber Security industry and wish to develop skills or transition into the cyber security industry. It is accredited by the BCS and The Chartered Institute for IT. This course is part of the National Cyber Security Academy, which brings the University, Welsh Government, and industry experts together to tackle the skills gap and create experts who can fight against cybercrime.

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Entry Requirements

We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more country-specific entry requirements, please view our dedicated country pages.

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

Useful Links

Agent Resources

Important Information

Meet the International Recruitment Team