Find out how to obtain a postgraduate qualification and continue to live in Portugal.

This page contains information about:

• teaching and learning methods
• the courses available in your intended area of study
• location of institutions
• how to choose a course
• support for students with special needs

Teaching and learning methods

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What are the teaching and learning methods in the UK?

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Students' individual work is guided by tutors or supervised by academics. Find out on the EducationUK website: choose 'Study advice' | 'The UK education experience''

Find out more by reading the 'Study Methods used in the UK' information sheet, available at the UKCISA site, as well as the institutions' individual websites, and see how institutions contribute to quality education through their teaching and learning methods.

The courses available in your intended area of study

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In which academic areas can I study in the UK? Which are the institutions?

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Full and part-time courses available in the UK can be searched for at EducationUK and at Prospects.

Location of institutions

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Where are the institutions located?

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The geographical location of institutions is available at HERO – Higher Education and Research Opportunities.

Get to know the specific characteristics of each of the four countries which form the UK – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – by clicking on 'Where to study in the UK' in 'Your study options' at EducationUK.

How to choose a course

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What factors should I consider when making my choice?

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You should choose the courses in accordance to the area you want to study and check carefully the syllabuses, which are available in each institution's department websites. If you still have doubts you should contact the institution directly.

You should also consider other important aspects when choosing an institution, such as:

• libraries
• access to computer facilities
• type of accommodation
• sports facilities
• cultural and artistic societies
• students' Unions
• student support services
• living costs in the area where the institution is placed, etc.

Besides the actual course, it is important that you are happy with and take advantage of the excellent facilities institutions offer to students.

We recommend that you read the British Council Education information sheets. Each one of these sheets applies specifically to one area of study.

Find out more by consulting the British Council Education information sheet 'Choosing your postgraduate programme'.

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What support is there for students with special needs?

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The great majority of UK higher education institutions welcome students with disabilities, disabling conditions or specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia). After you have done your search for courses and institutions but before applying we advise you to contact the Disability Office or Disability Support Team, which is one of the student support services of the institutions.

Please read 'Studying and Living in the UK', a pdf document available on the EducationUK site, in 'Study advice'' and then in 'Useful reading'.