The UK comprises of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each has its own distinctive history, landscape and modern culture. There are more than 3,000 educational institutions that welcome international students. You can choose from a variety of routes through the education and training systems of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or of Scotland. These combine different types of courses according to your needs and abilities. Whatever your general or specialist subject interest, there is likely to be a course for you. The following events and information will give you some idea.
You can benefit from the option of studying for your undergraduate degree in three or four years. Three years is common in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and four in Scotland.
Find out more about undergraduate studies and the UCAS application process at our upcoming information session:
Seminar 'How to make a successful application to a university in the UK'
Date: Friday 5 March
Time: 7.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m.
Venue: Room 401, British Council
Enquiries: Call 2913 5100 or e-mail enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Postgraduate courses normally take one year, compared with two in most countries. This means you can save on both tuition fees and living costs, and start working sooner, if you desire. UK higher education institutions offer internationally recognised qualifications acknowledged to be of the highest academic standards. A degree from the UK provides you with the kind of proactive, problem-solving skills sought after by today’s top organisations. It is a passport to a bright future, for you as an individual and in your career.
Most UK institutions that offer online postgraduate applications use the UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service (UKPASS) scheme. UKPASS allows you to apply for up to ten postgraduate programmes, track progress and receive and reply to offers. You can find out more about online postgraduate applications at the UKPASS website
The UK is part of the European Union (EU), and a number of UK universities participate in the EU’s Erasmus Mundus scholarships programme. This enables successful international applicants to study for Masters programmes in more than one country of the EU. For more information about the scholarships scheme, visit our website or come visit our booth at the European Higher Education Fair, details as follows:
Date: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2010
Time: 1.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay Hong Kong
www.ehef-hk.org
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