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First and foremost, UK education is synonymous around the world with quality, not just among students but also employers, enhancing the competitive edge of our graduates. This reputation is maintained through many layers of quality assurance that prospective students can depend on. Furthermore, students are encouraged to develop independent thinking and a creative approach to problem-solving, which can benefit them in their career.
Employability
Employers generally prefer graduates who have international experience. A non-local course from the UK can offer both western and Asian perspectives. Many transnational programmes also offer the option of studying in the UK for a module or semester, giving you the chance to gain additional international experience.
The reputation of the local partner institution offering the UK programme is another factor. Graduates will benefit from the reputations of both the UK institution and local partner.
The medium of instruction is English, the language of business, science and technology.
Affordability
For several reasons, many students prefer to study in their home country or region rather than overseas. This may be so they can live with their families or retain their current jobs. Often, studying a full-time degree in your own country is significantly more cost-effective than studying abroad. Costs of studying in a foreign country include visa fees, accommodation and flights.
Wherever you study, the reputation of UK education will bring you a return on your investment, leading to better career and education opportunities.
Quality
Not only does the UK have a centuries-old tradition in education, it is home to an unsurpassed pool of experience and expertise in this field. There are over 3,000 education institutions in the UK offering over 50,000 courses. They include 130 higher education institutions, such as universities, and 550 further education, technical and vocational colleges.
Such experience and expertise has established the UK as the world leader in developing quality standards and performance measures for education, which in turn has extended to its transnational education.
One of the ongoing benefits of graduating from a UK institution is the opportunity to join the respective alumni association. Alumni associations can be casually formed among alumni, or formal organisations managed by the institution or local committees. They maintain the body of graduates, offering events, news, connection with your institutions, networking and other activities not just for the members, but also for the benefit of the larger society. These associations are particularly active in Hong Kong.
Graduates of UK TNE courses may have the benefit of being invited to join both the UK alumni association as well as the alumni association of the Hong Kong institution. For contact details of UK alumni associations in Hong Kong, visit www.uk-alumni.org.hk.
During your studies, you may be entitled to student membership status with some professional associations. For full membership status, associations may also require that you hold both the professional and academic pre-requisites. Find out if the qualification you wish to take is linked to a professional association.
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