Work and Study in U.K
Every year thousands of
international students come to the UK to enhance their careers and their
knowledge. Whatever your
subject,
you will be able to further your academic qualifications in an
environment that attracts some of the best intellects to study at some
of the best institutions in the world.
A United
Kingdom (UK) degree carries prestige through out the world. In
coming to the UK to study, you will also be surrounded by native
speakers of the international language of business and commerce.
The possibilities of where and how you study are endless. You can
choose from literally thousands of courses in England, Wales, Scotland
or Northern Ireland. You can be sure of their quality because
there is a strict system of quality assurance.
The three
main web resources for finding out about postgraduate Programmes and
doing course searches are:
www.educationuk.org
www.prospects.ac.uk
http://www.postgrad.hobsons.com/
The
power to award degrees is regulated bylaw. It is illegal fro an
institution to offer to award a UK degree without proper authorization.
To see which universities and colleges offer courses leading to
recognized UK degrees go to
www.dfes.gov.uk/recognise-dukdegrees
What qualifications will I need?
Entrance
requirements for postgraduate Programmes vary greatly, so we suggest
that you check with the specific institutions you would like to attend.
If you are not sure where you want to go, you can obtain prospectuses
from different institutions or find the information on their websites.
As a rough guide, for a taught programme you will usually need:
Will my no-UK qualifications meet course entrance requirements?
The
National Academic Recognition Centre (NARIC) www.naric.org.uk
is the official source of information on
the comparability of international qualifications with those in the UK.
UK NARIC supports universities and colleges but the final decision o the
recognition of international qualifications is always made by the
individual institution.
Check with
your local British Council office whether they can give you some advice
and then contact your chosen institution directly for specific
information.
Are there any English language requirements?
Yes. Ensure
that you have the English language ability required by the institutions
you intend to apply to. For a postgraduate course an IELTS score
of 6.0 to 7.0 may be required. Ask your local British Council
office where and when you can take the test.
How do I apply?
There is no
centralized admissions system for postgraduate courses in the UK so you
need to check with them directly. It is important to allow
yourself lots of time when applying for a course as it ma take some time
for the institution to process the application and get back to you with
a decision. What goes into the application will vary but you will
be expected to highlight your academic record and possibly mention you
proposed research interests. Work experience is valuable when
applying for postgraduate courses so think about skills you have
developed whilst working. Your personal statement will be a key
part of the application so think are fully about your motivation and
relevant experience for your chosen programme.
What else do I need to know?
You should
bear in mind immigration requirements when considering whether to study
in the UK. Requirements vary according to your nationality or
citizenship and the length of time you want to study. You will not
be allowed to extend your permission to stay in the UK for more than two
years on courses that are below degree level and are of less than one
year’s duration.
Note in
particular that you will not be given permission to enter the U.K as a
student if the school, college or university that you want to study at
does not appear on the UK Department for Education and Skills Register
of Education and Training Providers.
You
can check the register by clicking on Browse the Register at
www.dfes.gov.uk
For
practical advice on living in the UK, download "Studying and
living in the UK from"
www.educationuk.org
Useful
Links:
British Accreditation
Council (BAC)
www.the-bac.org
British Council
www.britishcouncil.org
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills Department website www.dius.gov.uk
Register of Education and Training Providers
www.dcsf.gov.uk
Education UK Information and advice on all aspects of studying in the
UK.
www.educationuk.org
The national association for British Council accredited English language
teaching centers.
www.englishuk.com
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Recognition
www.qca.org.uk
Study World English
www.studyworldfair.com
technical and vocational education suppliers.
www.tvetuk.org
The body that assesses overseas qualifications.
www.naric.org.uk
