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What's in your inbox? Our e-newsletters make sure you're in the know, with updates on the British Council's work across the country or fresh info on studying in the UK. |
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UK Further and Higher Education |
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| We have assembled the following resources to help you understand how further education colleges and universities in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales operate: |
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Further education and Vocational Training |
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In addition to university degree programs, the UK offers a wealth of training opportunities for students beyond age 16, from vocational colleges to industry training programs for non-traditional students. |
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About the UK’s Higher Education system |
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Our quick look at the UK higher education system provides the basics on UK higher education and information on how UK universities receive their funding. |
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Equivalencies between UK and US degrees |
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We’ve gathered some resources here for accessing information on UK and US degree comparisons, including organizations that offer evaluation of UK degrees for graduates from UK institutions, prospective employers and professional societies. |
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Teaching styles |
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You may have heard of “tutors” and “first class honours.” Teaching and grading in UK universities is typically different than in US universities. In our guide for prospective students, we explain teaching and grading in UK undergraduate programs. |
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Information for advisors |
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We also provide information for college counselors and guidance counselors advising students on UK options for undergraduate degrees. If you are a college counselor, check out our information for advisors based at US institutions to find out about our publication Higher Education in the UK: A Guide for College Counselors and other resources and services we offer. |
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