Study in United Kingdom

As one of the most popular places to study in the world, the UK has one of the highest numbers of international students in the world. One can work as a student for up to 20 hours a week and on the student visa you can also work in the UK for several years after you are through with your studies. With some of the best schools in the world, there is no reason not to consider getting a UK education. It is also attractive to study in the UK if you want to study for a master’s degree since you can do it for a year.

Unlike what many people think, education in the UK can be lower even than the US and Australia and considering that you will take a shorter time to complete your degree when you are studying in the UK, you will save a lot of money studying in the UK than anywhere else. Most undergraduate programs in the UK take about three years to finish, but this depends on where in the UK you will be taking the course. If you are in Scotland, you will take four years to finish an undergraduate course.

Applicants have to sit the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) to measure their knowledge of the English language, which must be passed. They also need to provide transcripts of their final exams in high school as well as a statement of purpose, which will give the admissions committee a brief of the applicant’s aspirations and interests. One needs to apply with a letter of recommendation from the school he was attending which should be written by a teacher who is personally known to the applicant. The letter should possess all information about you, both positive and negative, however a bit more of the positive side. It has to portray the true nature of the candidate and be devoid of exaggerations. 

Undergraduate studies in the UK depend on the type. For example, arts courses are cheaper than science courses, with the cheapest being foundation courses and the most expensive being clinical courses. Postgraduate studies in the UK are cheaper than undergraduate courses because of the duration of the courses. Generally, a UK postgraduate course will cost about 7000 to 9000 pounds. Living in the UK can be expensive and you should be prepared to spend about 300-600 pounds per month on living expenses alone.

One can apply for a scholarship if he wants to study in the UK but this has to be done at least a year before and you will have to get your own funds since most of them do not cover all the expenses of the course. A UK visa will allow you to work up to 20 hours per week. In the event that you want to extend your visa you will need to make an application to that effect, making sure you have familiarised yourself with any changes in the regulations that may affect your stay in the UK. Students must prove that they have been accepted into institutions of higher learning if they want to apply for a visa. The institutions they have applied to have to have certification and they also need to prove that they have the means to support themselves when they are in the UK. The UK higher education administration has come down hard on institutions of higher learning that have not been certified, which is a relief for international students who will be assured of the quality of education the institutions will provide them. The Academic Technology Approval Scheme has to provide a clearance for international students who want to be admitted into masters or other postgraduate courses.

Last modified: 2011-09-19 00:05:09