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Study In UK
Embark on your educational journey in the United Kingdom, where quality meets diversity, and every student finds their path to excellence
UK Education System
Transparent Accountability Mechanisms
Students in the US are required to stay in school from the age of 6-16 by law, parents can choose to send their children to Public, Private or Federal Schools based on their preference.
Mandatory Elementary education for children starts at age 6 and goes on till 11-12 years.
Secondary education is divided into two levels:
Primary education
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Elementary school
2.
Junior school
The final year of Junior School is considered a transition year to prepare students for Senior school, it lays a good foundation for the GCSE programs and serves as an entry point to all schools (General Certificate of Secondary Education.
Secondary education
A level Study : Under the Advanced Level, students choose 3-4 specialized subjects depending on the degree program they wish to pursue at a higher-level education. Since they are state examinations, A Level certificate results are accepted across all of UK as well as all global education institutes.
Further education
A level Study : Under the Advanced Level, students choose 3-4 specialized subjects depending on the degree program they wish to pursue at a higher-level education. Since they are state examinations, A Level certificate results are accepted across all of UK as well as all global education institutes.
International Baccalaureate (IB) : There are a number of autonomous schools that offer a wider selection of subjects for students to specialize in. You can choose more than 3-4 subjects under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Vocational Courses : Extending to BTEC courses, various private as well as public Colleges of Further education offer an abundance of vocational courses to students, undertaking the development of their practical knowledge and skills in a specific field. Students are awarded with a Diploma or Certificate depending on their course and curriculum.
Foundation Courses : An alternative to A Levels, students can choose to take up 1-year Foundation programs at colleges, which are accepted by their partner Universities and at times roll-over to their degree programs as well. Students are usually awarded a certificate or diploma at the end of their course.
There are number of private Boarding Schools offering an outstanding education and a great learning experience to students, should parents be interested to explore this option.
Higher education
4 of the Top 10 universities in the world are from the UK’s Russell Group!
The colleges and universities in UK assure high-quality courses offered under;
Undergraduate courses : Offering a wide variety of honors as well as regular degrees, foundation degrees, Higher National Diploma, NHC, SVQ, NVQ
Postgraduate courses : Requires a Bachelors’ degree in similar field of study and offers professional degrees, diplomas as well as certificates of education, depending on choice of course.
Postgraduate courses : Requires a Bachelors’ degree in similar field of study and offers professional degrees, diplomas as well as certificates of education, depending on choice of course.
Doctoral Courses : Requires a Postgraduate in similar field of study.
Types of Qualifications
Diverse Range of Study Options
Due to the shorter duration of acquiring a degree, many international students choose to study in the UK as it only takes three years to get an undergraduate degree and one year for a postgraduate degree, which helps cuts down on the cost on education.
Here is a brief review of the prevalent study options in the UK across different levels in British pounds.
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Bachelor’s Degree
Undergraduate programs focusing on academic knowledge in a variety of courses across various disciples.
2.
Associate degree
Vocational in nature, this qualification aims to develop the practical skills of students in a speedy manner. Students can apply after completing their bachelor’s degree preferable in a similar field. It can sometimes be equivalent to a master’s qualification.
3.
Postgraduate Certificate
This education credential provides students with advanced skills in a specific area of specialization and makes you eligible to practice a profession. Requires a bachelors’ degree in any field.
Duration
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years
years
1-2
Fees
£10,000- £25,000
£10,000- £30,000
years
1-2
£10,000- £20,000
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Master’s Degree
Postgraduate programs provide a broader view of the subject area and available for coursework as well as research merit. It requires relevant bachelor’s degree from a similar field.
1 year
£15,000- £40,000
Doctoral Degree
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Higher doctoral degree
years
3-4
£15,000- £24,000
Postgraduate programs provide a broader view of the subject area and available for coursework as well as research merit. It requires relevant bachelor’s degree from a similar field.
