There are more than 90 existing British universities and colleges who offer about 150 undergraduate education programs. High quality of British education is widely accepted and respected by the academic world. The British undergraduate education offers more than 23 degree programs to choose from. Diversity of the courses gives you the chance of meeting different nationalities. Currently, many British universities and colleges have established cooperation in among themselves especially in providing undergraduate courses. Students choose a school to attend to by considering the advantages, features and strong points of the school. Aside from the quality of instruction, most of the large institutions provide a good learning environment such as beautiful scenery, high technology facilities and many others. British universities have also close link with the business sectors. This is very beneficial to the students especially in taking their internship. They shall be exposed to the realistic training and education. For Chinese students, however, must acquire sufficient English proficiency to be able to avail to such great and rare opportunity.
Undergraduate and graduate courses
The most common undergraduate degree:
Generally, undergraduate education can be completed within four years including internship. But courses such as Medical, dental, construction, and veterinary science take five to seven years to complete.
British universities focus on training students to become independent in studying especially in writing their thesis.
Entry requirements
Universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland require 2-3 senior secondary level examinations (A-levels) results and general secondary certificate (GCSE). English proficiency test results (such as IELTS test score) are also required. Universities and colleges in Scotland require 4-5 higher performance certificate level courses or equivalent results including with English proficiency test results.
Because British education system is different from China, Chinese students must have to take some preparatory courses to their professional study in UK. Chinese high school graduates who wish to attend undergraduate study in UK are required to attend a one-year pre-university courses including training in English.
Fees
British universities set their own fees. Below is the general schedule of fees for undergraduate courses:
Business: 6,200 pounds
Arts: 6,300 pounds
Science: 7,500 pounds
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