Why study in UK ?
he United Kingdom is a developed country and has the world’s fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP and tenth-largest economy by purchasing power parity. The UK is considered to have a high-income economy and is categorised as very high in the Human Development Index, currently ranking 14th in the world.
In the UK, students get to mix 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. One can see students from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia, and will gain an insight into their customs and culture that will shape students’ view of the global economy.
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. 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
Education System:
Education system in UK is similar to that of India and Australia, since these two 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. There are currently more than 10,000 Indian students studying in UK universities and colleges. 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.
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. Phoenix Group can help you obtain admission in MBA programs without GMAT score too!
Work Prospects :
WORK DURING TERM AND WORK PLACEMENTS
Students at Recognized Bodies (universities) will retain their right to work 20 hours a week part-time and to do work placements where the study: work ratio is 50:50 Students at publicly funded FE colleges will continue to be able to work 10 hours a week part-time.
AT THE END OF THE COURSE
Maximum of 3 years at NQF 3-5 and 5 years at NQF 6-7. For those at the higher level doing a PhD, there will be exceptions, as well as for those courses which require as a matter of professional qualification a longer duration than 5 years (e.g. medicine, architecture). Those graduating from a UK university with a recognised degree, PGCE, or PGDE will be able to switch into Tier 2. (Skilled Work Visa)