The UK is fast emerging as one of the most popular study destinations for education in the world. A high degree of sophistication, a matchless charm, and above all, educational quality that's backed by centuries of tradition: the United Kingdom is just the right place to give your career that global edge. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. The British qualifications are recognised and respected throughout the world. One major advantage of U.K. education is its one-year Masters Degree for almost all courses - saving you considerable time and money. Also, unlike those in other countries, most UK universities recognize the Indian education system of 3 year graduation. One of the biggest advantages of studying in the UK is that the option of combining work placements with academic study such as sandwich courses at the undergraduate level and work internships at the post graduate level. According to visa regulations, students can work 20 hours a week part time and 40 hrs a week full time during vacations. Minimum possible wage per hour for students working part time must be £4.50, and generally students get paid between £4 to £7 an hour depending on the nature of the job. |
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Details about various Qualifications offered by UK Colleges and Universities: |
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First Degree Courses in Arts and Sciences(Bachelor's degree) are normally of three or four years' duration and are largely taught courses, sometimes including the preparation of a short written thesis. |
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Sandwich Courses are where the coursework is accompanied by practical work. A student could either complete 2 years of college, then a year of commercial training before returning for a final year in college. Or, he/she could do a 4-year course with 3-6 months' training interspersed each year. The main advantage is that the student gets real experience while in the learning mode. Most universities offer this type of education. |
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Higher National Diploma (HND) is awarded by Vocational and Technical Educational Councils. They offer a 2-year course in a vocational subject like scientific and technical business subjects. Great emphasis is placed on work experience. It is often seen as the first step towards a degree course as the credits can be transferred. |
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Vocational Courses offer an opportunity to enter the university system slowly. Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), General Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ), General Scottish Vocational Qualifications (GSVQ) offer recognized courses in a range of disciplines. Most students opt to take 1-2 years of, for example, BTEC courses before being transferred to a degree programme. BTEC national certificates/diplomas are usually accepted as an alternative to A-Levels. |
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Postgraduate study may take the form of an independent piece of research under supervision or a taught course, and leads to a variety of degrees and awards. The taught courses normally last for one or sometimes two years. Completion of a doctorate normally takes a minimum of three years. Many post-experience courses are also available, either leading to a qualification or providing a refresher course for graduates wishing to update or extend their knowledge. Occasional students are admitted by some institutions in limited numbers. They attend courses or undertake research, possibly for a period of one or two years. These courses do not lead to any formal qualification or 'credit' although certificate of satisfactory attendance may be given |
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- Integrated Ph.D/MRes- are usually masters degrees with huge component of research. Such degrees usually lead to Ph.D's.
- Ph.D degrees
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Postgraduate Application Procedure:
Applying for postgraduate programmes , students will be required to fill the respective University application forms. and there is normally no formal deadline for the applications to reach the University. However it is recommended that the students file there application as soon as possible especially for those programmes where entry is very competitive |
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Application fees : Normally postgraduate application forms of most of the universities are free of cost but there are small number of programmes in few universities where application fees is mandatory. |
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Transcripts or official record of previous academic qualifications. |
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Two letter of recommendations from last attended college . If HE /SHE is working , one from working place and other from last attended college. |
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Work experience certificate: If HE/ SHE is working .Normally work experience is mandatory for MBA and some specific prgrammes in management. |
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Statement of purpose. |
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- IELTS / TOEFL : For most courses and universities, International students are required to take IELTS (International English Language Test) or TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) .
- GMAT : For some management programme , some universities prefer GMAT(Graduate Management Aptitude Test). But GMAT is not mandatory for all the management programmes.
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Note:
- Most British Universities do not require the GRE for admission to post graduate courses.
- Some Universities may waive IELTS / TOEFL if you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.
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| Intake |
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The main intakes for all the UK universities is either September or October but there are some universities that open admissions for certain courses in Jan. or Feb. also. |
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| Masters Degree |
A good honors degree |
| Ph.D. |
A good masters degree |
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| Postgraduate Degrees |
One Year |
| Ph.D. Degrees |
Three to Five Years |
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USP's of Education in U.K. |
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The UK education system has a reputation for quality standards at all levels with many institutions considered to be among the best in the world for teaching and research.
- UK courses encourage independence, creativity and self-reliance: the kinds of qualities that employers around the world are looking for
- UK qualifications are recognised by employers and organisations worldwide
- Degree courses last three years (not four as in many other countries), and master's degree courses can take one year (not two), dramatically reducing your costs
- Access to National Health Centre; which is free for students registered on courses of six months or longer
- Opportunities for part-time and vacation work in the UK as well as organised work placements at leading businesses as part of courses.
- Lot of scholarship schemes
- Experience of living as part of a multicultural society
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