Why Study in UK
If you are looking at internationally recognized education of the highest standard, then UK is the place to be. This country offers more than 50,000 postgraduate courses and research opportunities to select from. The education in UK is the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. There are various aspects because of which one can choose to pursue further education here which are:-
1. Education here is known for its academic excellence with a quality of teaching which is assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Similarly, research standards are examined by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
2. Education provides value for money as compared to similar courses in USA or Australia. Apart from the quality of UK Degrees provided here, most UK masters can be completed within the period of one year.
3. This Country provides a huge scope to perfect one’s knowledge for English language which is an important skill in the international business. UK is a member of the European Market which enables a student to get insight into the function of this major trading bloc.
Education System in UK:-
With 150 educational Institutions for higher education all equipped with professional and extensive facilities, Britain has always been a popular destination for Indian students. The Various Qualifications offered by the colleges and Universities are as follows:-
1. First Degree courses in Arts and Sciences which are a Bachelors Degree course of a three or four year duration which sometime include of writing short thesis.
2. Sandwich Courses are those in which practical training is accompanied with the theoretical course. The main advantage of the same is that a student gets on hand training and experience while learning and most universities in UK offer this type of education.
3. Higher National Diploma are those which are awarded by Vocational and Technical Educational Councils in which they offer a course in vocational subject like scientific and technical for a duration of 2 years. Since the credits for such courses can be transferred, these are taken as a step towards a degree course.
4. Vocational Courses is a slower process to entering the university. Courses like Business and Technology Education Council, General Vocational Qualifications, General Scottish Vocational Qualifications are recognized in a range of disciplines. Many students opt for such courses before transferring into a degree programme as these Diplomas/Certificates are recognized as an alternative to A-levels.
5. Postgraduate is mostly an independent piece of research which is done under supervision or a taught course which leads to a variety of degrees and awards. Such taught courses normally last for 1 to 2 yrs and a doctorate takes a minimum of 3 years.
Apart from these, the Red Brick group which is one out of the many distinguished group of universities which comprises of six universities in the industrial cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield. All of these focus primarily on practical training which differentiate them from Oxford and Cambridge.
Application Procedure:-
While travelling internationally, there a few preparations which need to be taken care of which are mentioned as follows:-
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First is to get a letter of acceptance from the university applied to which will help later to get the VISA.
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Show proof of adequate funding which should be able to cover the Tuition fees along with cost of living expenditure and the ability to return to their home country.
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Interviews for the Visa are normally taken only when the officer is not satisfied with the Application or there is requirement of clarification.
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There are many universities which allow online submission of application forms and screening of the same to decision making takes anything between 4 to 8 weeks.
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A statement of purpose which is quite often requested by some university’s which is like an essay about the student. One should write about his goals, achievements, experiences and interests which should distinguish and make the student stand out from the rest of the applicants.
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A Letter of Recommendation by a previous teacher of the student providing specific information which the committee members can use to determine the applicant’s strengths and that will help shape an interview.
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Most international students will enter directly into the UK higher education system, after completing their home country’s equivalent to the UK’s “further education”, though for most universities, students might have to appear for IELTS before they apply for any university.
