Study Abroad: UK
Education System
Required Test
Accreditation
Universities - UK
Admission
Cost of Education
Applying For Visa
Study in UK
UK education are recognized and respected throughout the
world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your
future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK
universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and
challenging environment in which to develop your potential. Quality standards
for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and
schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many
other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.
Why should you study
in the UK?
You'll Gain Recognised & Respected Qualification:
Like all UK education; UK postgraduate qualifications are
respected and valued all over the world. A master's degree, PhD or MBA from a
UK university will give you an edge over the competition. It will prove to
employers that you're capable of independent thought and self-discipline, used
to conducting and analyzing your own research and will let them know that you
can make a real contribution to their company or organization.
It has Fantastic Value:
UK postgraduate study offers fantastic value for money
alongside the sort of experience you can't put a price on: you'll learn to
think for yourself and make your own decisions. You're not just paying for
lectures and practicals: throughout your course you'll have access to fantastic
libraries, state-of-the art laboratories, ultramodern computer facilities and
extensive research resources that will blow you and your future employers away.
It makes the best use of your time:
Full-time postgraduate courses in the UK vary from one year
to four years depending on the type of course you choose. The following will
give you a general idea of how long each type of course will take to complete:
One year courses
Postgraduate
Certificate/Diploma, Master's degrees, MBAs
Two year courses: Some master's degrees
Three to four year courses:PhDs,
New
Route PhDs
Three to four year courses PhDs,
New Route PhDs
You can improve your English
By studying for a postgraduate qualification in the UK,
you'll be able to practice your English language skills every time you buy a
newspaper or meet English-speaking friends, as well as in the seminars and
discussion groups that will prepare you for your future career. Many UK
universities offer in-sessional language support and, if you need more help
before you begin, pre-master's courses are there to bring your communication
skills up to scratch You can choose to Study the Way it Suits You The wide
range of postgraduate courses on offer gives you more flexibility than you're
likely to find in another country's education system. You can start by
enrolling on a master's degree, then transfer or start by taking an M.Res -
Master of Research - which could lead on to a PhD. It's up to you! Gain the
Skills & Qualities Employers Want UK postgraduate qualifications let
employers know at a glance that you've got the skills they're looking for,
putting you on the right tracks for a great job and a great salary. It's
estimated that female postgraduates earn as much as 34 per cent more than
female colleagues who have only a first degree and male postgraduates earn as
much as 20 per cent more than male first degree graduates. Almost 90% of the UK
post graduates are qualified for employment .The latest figures available shows
that one year after finishing their course, less than three per cent of UK
postgraduate qualifiers are unemployed.
It's a Multicultural
Experience
At a UK university you'll be mixing with people from all
over the world, whose different backgrounds and new perspectives will add to
your experience. There are around 500,000 postgraduate students in the UK and
at many universities and colleges more than 30 per cent of these are
international. You'll meet students from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and
Australasia, and will gain an insight into their customs and culture that will
shape your view of the global economy in which you'll soon be looking to make
your career.
When you come to the UK, you get four countries in one:
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each has its own distinctive
history, landscape and modern culture. And, because they're all within easy
reach of one another, they're easy to explore. The national air, rail, coach
and bus networks will get you almost anywhere in the UK - so you won't need a
car, as you might in some countries. Discounts or special rates are generally
available for students on most forms of transport. All international students
staying in the UK for a period of six months or more will qualify for free
healthcare through the National Healthcare Service.
It's easy to see the rest of Europe. The Channel Tunnel,
cheap flights and ferries mean that you're never too far away from the other
great capital cities of the European mainland. The closeness of the rest of
Europe means that many institutions offer work placements and periods of study
there.
Some courses are taught while others require research.
Taught courses usually involve presentations, written course work such as
marked essays, exams and dissertations. Classroom sessions are highly
interactive, requiring student participation.
Education System
Education system in UK is similar to that of Australia,
since these countries follow theirs!
There are more than three thousand educational institutions
that welcome international students in the UK. You can choose from a variety of
routes through the education and training system, combining different types of
course according to your needs and abilities. Many courses can also be taken
through distance learning in your home country.
The sheer variety of specializations means you will be able
to find a course that suits your real interests, your ambitions and passions.
For example, in the UK, you could specialize in anything from computer games
programming, ocean engineering, music technology, meteorology or underwater
photography to multimedia design, anthropology, women's studies, hotel
management or dance.
Admission
UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate
Master's courses only one year - compared with four years and two years in most
other countries. This means you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and
living costs - and you will be able to start working and earning money sooner.
UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore
more efficient in terms of your time and money.
Admission is based on individual institutions' requirements,
since there are no pre-requisite tests (other than for English proficiency).
Most universities require good performance at the
undergraduate level, in relevant area, in order to consider admission into
their Master's level programs. Most Master's programs are of 12 months
duration.
MBA admission requires work experience of at least 2-3 years
at the managerial level, in all decent UK universities.
And, unlike in the US, PhD applicants need a Master's
degree. Otherwise, applicants could register for an M.Phil. Degree and transfer
to PhD program if the progress is good.
Required tests
You may be required to sit on an English Language Test such
as IELTS or TOEFL before the university will confirm your seat on the course.
The IELTS is organized by the British Council and results take 2-3 weeks. The
minimum scores usually required are 6.0 to 7.0 for IELTS and 213 to 250 (CBT)
for TOEFL. For MBA programs in good universities, a good GMAT score is
required, in addition to IELTS or TOEFL scores and work experience of 2-3
years, in addition to decent academic performance at the Bachelor's level. MES
can help you obtain admission in MBA programs without GMAT score too!
Cost of Education
For international students, universities set their own fees
and they vary by subject and by institution. The average costs of tuition in
various fields are:
Under Graduation (3-4yrs) £6,750
to £8,500 per year
Post Graduation
£8,000 to £10,000 per year
MBA £7,500 to
£13,500 per year (Programs at some top UK business schools can cost up to
£20,000 per year)
Scholarships Up to 1000 Pounds.
For both types of postgraduate study (taught and research),
one should budget for a 12-month academic year.
Average living costs (covering
accommodation, food, clothing, books, entertainment and travel) for an
international student on a degree course are £768 per month in London and £600
per month elsewhere.
Living expenses are approx. 400 to 500 pounds sterling per
month depending upon your lifestyle and the city of residence. Please note,
however, that some universities include the cost of accommodation and food
within the total fee payable to them.
Accreditation
The quality of education is controlled by the British
Government if the institutions are state-funded Further Education and Higher
education institutions. Whereas, independent and privately-funded colleges and
institutions may voluntarily accredit themselves to the British Council It is
illegal in the UK to offer degrees or related qualifications without proper
authorization. Authorization may be granted under Royal Charter or by Act of
Parliament or by a special order of the Department for Education and Skills. In
order to award degrees, colleges and universities must demonstrate a commitment
to quality assurance and show that they have adequate systems for safeguarding
academic standards. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education publishes
a code of practice, information on benchmark standards, and qualification
frameworks that give details of the quality and standards publicly funded
institutions are expected to maintain.
Courses which lead to a vocational or professional
qualification may undergo accreditation carried out by the relevant vocational
or professional organization. Examples include engineering, law, accounting,
medicine and dentistry.
Applying for a visa
After securing admission into the University one must start
with the visa formalities.
On-going development and quality of services at MES Group,
the High Commission has accorded this status which is given only to a select
few in Zimbabwe. Now, all the students to UK can take advantage of obtaining
admission and visa counselling services through MES Group with added confidence
about our process and reputation.
