Education System in the UK

The education system in the UK is regarded much for its quality & standards. The research & development made over the years in the education field beams through unparalleled quality education & interactive teaching methods. As a result, the Universities in the UK consistently rank top in the world rankings. The degrees earned from here are recognized and preferred by employers globally.

 

Studies in the UK are regulated primarily in four regions – England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. Each one among them has its education systems, qualifications, and laws/regulations.

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Further Education
• Higher education

Students must understand and compare the various stages with their home country and decide & opt for the appropriate one. Every level of education in the UK has entry requirements like age, academic score, language proficiency, etc., which one must fulfill to get entry at that level. There are different entry requirements that vary with the study type & program you choose.

 

Most of the UK universities prefer students having an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) certificate. TOEFL (IBT), Cambridge English Assessment, and PTE (Pearson Test of English) may not get accepted by universities.

Higher Education includes Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctorate degrees. An international student can also receive university-level studies through pathway programs like language and other foundation courses.

Students should have completed at least 13 years of education in their home country or the UK and must have fulfilled the pre-university requirements.

1. Bachelor’s degrees
   Duration: 3 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland & 4 years in Scotland
2. Other Courses:

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND)
  Duration: 1-2 years
• Integrated courses: Wherein the Master’s degree is provided, as the first degree.
  Duration: 4 years
• Diploma or Certification of higher education
  Duration: 1-2 years
• Foundation Degrees
  Duration: 6 months-2 years
• Sandwich degrees: 3-year university studies followed by 1 year in a workplace

Students should have an undergraduate degree either from the UK or overseas to receive a postgraduate degree.

• Postgraduate certifications & Diploma
  Duration: 9 months-1 year
• Masters’ degree (Taught)
  Duration: 1 year
• Masters’ degree (Research)
  Duration: 2-3 years

There are plenty of courses that are strong suit contexts of UK universities, be it Law, Business, Physiotherapy, Medicines, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Communication, etc. The UK has a high reputation for its education, which is why so many students come here to pursue higher studies. The best part of studying in the UK is the way of imparting education. It goes beyond textbook learning. Students are involved in different activities such as workshops, seminars, tutorials, and conversations that help them gain confidence and learn effectively.

QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) is another factor that makes the education system of the UK unique. The QAA audits universities and identifies best education practices to restore excellent education quality. The review reports from QAA for each institution are available for the public through its website.
*Private institutions may be excluded from QAA.

The tuition fee varies on the two important factors:

• Place of study: England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland as they have different laws & regulations
• Stage of Study: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctorate

• End to End Admission Assistance
• Application & Admission Counselling
• Test preparation for IELTS Exams
• Scholarship Assistance
• Student Loan Assistance
• Visa counselling and credibility interviews to avoid rejections
• Forex, Ticketing & Student Housing support
• University Delegate Meetings Setup
• Student Alumni Visits
• Parents’ involvement at Every Step
• Pre-departure sessions for students and parents
• Smart Discounts on Air Tickets

• SSC marksheet & certificate
• HSC marksheet & certificate
• Graduation marksheet & certificate
• Convocation Certificate (not mandatory)
• Transcripts
• Resume / CV
• IELTS / PTE / TOEFL result
• Passport Copy (Front & Back)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• 1 from Employer, 2 from College

If working individual:

• Appointment Letter
• Experience Letter
• 6 months salary slip

• Engineering & Technology
• Business & Management
• Architecture
• Law
• Health & Medicine
• Fine Arts
• Communications
• Applied Sciences
• Social Sciences