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WHY STUDY IN THE UK?
The UK’s academic reputation is well acknowledged around the world and it is a fact that nobody can deny. Its education system is hundreds of years old and has developed a lot with time. High class institutions in every corner and much more flexibility than many other countries, the United Kingdom has much to offer international students that other English-speaking countries cannot offer. UK universities are inspected regularly to ensure that they uphold the high standards of teaching, learning and research set by the government. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) sets rules for institutions to maintain these standards.
The UK’s higher education institutions are all held to high standards, so you know you are getting the best teaching, support and resources available. Living in the UK is for many students a life-changing experience due it its multicultural society and its old tradition to welcoming visitors and international students. Many surveys show that UK degrees are highly valued worldwide, with UK universities topping the employers’ trust.
A WIDE ARRAY OF COURSES IN THE UK
Degrees and qualifications from the UK higher education institutions are known around the world as high quality and world class. This standard of excellence is set by some of the older universities with recognizable names, such as Oxford and Cambridge, but the tradition carries through many of the universities and colleges throughout the UK. When looking for work in the future, this can be a great selling point in your favour.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK tend to be shorter than in other countries which can help to keep the cost of tuition fees and living expenses down. Most undergraduate courses take three years to complete, although in Scotland it would be typically four years and postgraduate courses can be from one year upwards.
UK’s universities offer thousands of courses on every subject, from accounting to agriculture, art to manufacturing, engineering to architecture, medical science to history, telecommunication to IT and many more. These courses are not restricted to any level of education. Whether you are at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you can choose your desired field at any level and continue unless you have become an expert in it.
You can choose from a variety of different undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and combine your courses in order to make a degree program that suits your needs and interests. Master’s courses in the UK typically last for one year, which is shorter than many other countries. This means that master’s degrees are challenging and intensive, but UK universities provide a supportive environment for students to flourish. The teaching and studying methods enable students to pursue their own interests through giving students the autonomy to select specific modules.
Studying in the UK allows you to immerse yourself in the English language for a sustained period of time. You’ll speak, read, and write in English on a daily basis, enabling you to master the global language of commerce, science, and technology whilst in the UK.
It’s easy to research the right course for you by visiting the UCAS website. Everyone who goes to UCAS.com has access to the Course Search database containing details of around 38,000 courses from archaeology to zoology.
Britain today is a pluralistic, multicultural society. Most old English cities have distinct characteristics, making the UK a very interesting place to visit, study, or work in. People in large numbers from all over the world settling here have made UK a truly multi-cultural place. With a racial, ethnic and religious jumble, the UK is very open to new traditions and cultures – something that is a great thing for students from other countries.
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