A UK education offers unparalleled value to those wanting to build their careers or continue their personal development. It is an investment for life for students as well as those who seek to employ them. The possibilities of where and how you study are endless. You can choose from literally thousands of courses in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. You can be sure of their quality because there is a strict system of quality assurance. It is easy to apply through the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Choose Courses That Meet Your Needs
You can mix and match courses to follow precisely the path that meets your career or learning needs. Choose from among three thousand educational institutions that welcome international students in the UK.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND)
Higher National Certificates and Diplomas are one- and two- year career-related higher education courses, which are equivalent to the first stages of a degree. On successful completion you can enter a career at junior management level or can choose to 'top-up' to a degree by transferring to the second or third year of the degree course. Search for HNC/HNDs.
Foundation Degrees (FdA, FdSc etc)
Foundation Degrees are two-year career-related higher education courses, which are equivalent to the first stages of a degree. They are available in many areas, including art and design, media and communications, engineering and hospitality management, and can be used as a good foundation for a career or as a basis from which you can progress on to a degree course. Search for Foundation Degrees.
Diplomas of Higher Education
Diplomas of Higher Education are two-year courses in subject areas usually related to the social sciences, such as education, theology, communication studies and social work. They are ideal for students hoping to progress to a career in these areas and also provide a foundation for higher education courses in the same subject area. Search for Diplomas of Higher Education.
Degrees
Degrees are the most popular undergraduate qualification in the UK. They are academic courses, usually studied over three years in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, or four years in Scotland (where the title master's degree may be awarded). Some degree courses may be extended for a year to enable students to spend a year in industry (such as on engineering degrees) or overseas (such as on degrees in modern languages). Search for degrees.
University International Foundation Year
University International Foundation Year courses help to bridge any gaps between qualifications you hold already and the ones you need to begin a degree course at a UK university, whether this is because you need to develop your English language skills, improve on your academic qualifications, or both. Search for International Foundation Year courses.
The qualifications you need depend on the course you want to study. You'll be expected to have completed at least 13 years of education in your own country or the UK, and to have taken pre-university qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels, Scottish Highers or National Diplomas. If your qualifications don't match this, you can still study in the UK, you just need to start at an earlier level.
You should get details of the course requirements from the institution’s current prospectus or direct from the faculty. However, the basic requirements are:
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HND |
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Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two Scottish Highers or a Higher National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0 |
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Foundation Degree |
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Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, one or two Scottish Highers or a National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0 |
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Diploma of Higher Education |
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Qualifications equivalent to one or two UK A-levels, two or three Scottish Highers or a National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 5.5-6.0 |
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Degree |
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Qualifications equivalent to two or three UK A-levels, three or four Scottish Highers, a Higher National Certificate or Diploma, or BTEC National Diploma; or an international foundation year. Plus IELTS 6.0-6.5 |
To find out equivalent overseas qualifications you can contact United Kingdom National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).
You'll get great value for money from a UK undergraduate education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you'll need to pay, but it's worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. Costs for individual courses are given in the course profiles on this website.
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Foundation courses |
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£4,000 to £12,000 per year |
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Arts courses |
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£7,000 to £9,000 per year |
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Science courses |
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£7,500 to £12,000 per year |
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Clinical courses |
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£10,000 to £21,000 per year |
Part of the reason that UK undergraduate qualifications are so highly valued across the world is the strict measures of quality imposed on them. Many of the checks and reports are available online, so you'll never be left in any doubt about the validity and quality of the course you choose.
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) ensures that UK higher education is of a standard that's respected and admired across the world. Further details can be found on their website.
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) evaluates the quality of research in universities and colleges. The RAE is conducted every 4-5 years and uses a process of ‘peer review’ where academics review the quality of work of their fellow researchers. Information about the RAE in 2008 are available on their website.
Before you start faculty search, you should have in mind that this is a process that takes some time. You should start searching at least one year before the actual course starts, if not earlier. If you start in time, you will have a bigger chance to find available places on faculties that interest you the most.
First step in you search would be to visit website Education UK and shortlist faculties that interest you. This website offers possibility to search courses by location and type of studies. At the same time here you can start you search for scholarship opportunities. Here you can check requirements for application. Some of the general requirements are available above.
Don’t forget to check dates and registration deadlines for exams offered by British Council. We organise Cambridge ESOL and IELTS exams.
Once you have short-listed your preferred courses and colleges, you should get the college prospectuses – these are also available on the Internet and can be accessed at Education UK website. These will tell you exactly what qualifications you need for different courses.
Get the UCAS application form available online from their website. You can apply for up to six courses on one application form. If you are applying for medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences/medicine you may only apply for four courses.
You can apply through UCAS from 1 September of the year before your course starts. Applications for clinical subjects (such as medicine) and Oxford and Cambridge must be in by 15 October. For all other courses apply as early as possible – international students can apply until the end of June. UCAS will inform you about each university’s decision as soon as it is made.
You should also bear in mind immigration requirements when considering whether to study in the UK. More information about consular issues you can find on website of UK Embassy in Belgrade.
If you need counselling about how your high school diploma is recognised in UK, you should check website of the UK National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications.
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