The UK’s tradition of education dates back hundreds of years and is one that is constantly evolving.  Combining great heritage with a dynamic culture, the UK offers brilliant educational opportunities.  

Throughout all of this time, UK qualifications have been both recognised and respected throughout the world and by studying in the UK you’ll be building a solid foundation for your future. UK higher education institutions provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment in which to learn and develop your potential and their quality standards are among the best in the world. They continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria, with many other countries now trying to follow the standards set by the UK.

Many of the world’s outstanding scientists, engineers, artists, writers, thinkers, politicians and business people have benefited from a UK education, including Bill Clinton, former President of the USA; Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa; Desmond Tutu, Archbishop and human rights campaigner; Rifat Ozbek, fashion designer; Wole Soyinka, Nobel prize-winning author; Stelios Haji-Iaonnu, founder of the easyGroup of businesses and Imran Khan, cricket legend and politician.

UK qualifications are recognised and valued all over the world for their unrivalled academic quality. You couldn’t have a better start.

UK postgraduate qualifications are respected and valued all over the world. A master's degree, PhD or MBA from a UK higher education institution will give you an edge over the competition. It will prove to employers that you're capable of independent thought and self-discipline, used to conducting and analysing your own research and will demonstrate that you can make a real contribution to their company or organisation.

UK postgraduate qualifications let employers know at a glance that you've got the talent they're looking for, putting you on the right track for a great job and a great salary. It's estimated that female postgraduates earn as much as 34 per cent more than female colleagues who have only a first degree and male postgraduates earn as much as 20 per cent more than male first degree graduates. The latest figures available show that one year after finishing their course, more than ninety-seven per cent of UK postgraduate qualifiers have gained employment.

In UK education you’ll be valued for who you are and encouraged to combine academic excellence with thinking for yourself. The UK’s approach to teaching has evolved over many hundreds of years and aims to encourage independent, thoughtful and confident students.

Students in the UK are encouraged to take responsibility for their own studies, whilst having a great network of support from tutors and lecturers. You may find yourself working on projects with other students, being assessed through practical demonstrations or spending time in the library. Some study will combine practical skills with a sound academic foundation, whilst other qualifications are based on a thorough theoretical understanding of a particular subject area. The variety of courses and research opportunities available enables you to choose something that gives you the opportunity to work and study in the best possible way for you.

Not only are there higher education institutions all over the UK, but there’s such a variety in both courses available and teaching styles that there’s something to suit everyone, whilst knowing you can rely on its quality.

The wide range of postgraduate courses on offer gives you more flexibility than you’re likely to find in another country’s education system.  You can start by enrolling on a postgraduate diploma course (PG Dip), then transfer to a master’s degree, or start by taking an MRes – master of research – which could lead on to a PhD.  

Many UK institutions offer in sessional language support and, if you need more help before you begin, there are pre-masters courses that will help to bring your language skills up to scratch.  

Full-time postgraduate courses in the UK vary from one year to four years depending on the type of course you choose.  Whatever, wherever and however you choose to study, the choice is up to you!

The UK is home to the English language, a place with incredible heritage, an amazingly varied culture, and a fantastic social scene. A great place to both live and learn in.  You'll be learning more and more about the UK’s diverse culture as you go, making friends and experiencing things you may never forget.

The UK is one of the most multicultural societies in the world and at a UK university you’ll be mixing with people of all nationalities.  University international and cultural societies will give you the chance to meet people from all over the world, gaining an insight into other customs and cultures and whose different backgrounds and new perspectives will all add to your experience.

You’ll be putting your English language skills into practice every day, not only through your written studies, but by taking part in course seminars and discussions and maybe giving presentations to your fellow students.  

Through your college or university you'll have access to all sorts of leisure and social activities. There will be the opportunity to join sports teams, volunteer organisations and groups with specialist interests, such as drama, music, arts or the environment.  Trips to local theatres, museums, tourist and sporting attractions as well as other places of interest are often also arranged.

However you look at it – in terms of education, career or personal development – a UK education offers exceptional value. It’s an investment not just for a few years, but for the whole of your life.

UK postgraduate study offers you the sort of experience that you won’t find anywhere else:  you'll learn to think for yourself and make your own decisions. Of course, it's not just about the lectures and practicals you’ll attend: you’ll also have access to university libraries, extensive research resources, ultramodern computer facilities, science and practical laboratories, as well as workshops equipped with state-of-the art equipment, fantastic sports facilities, music rooms and drama studios, all of which add value to your studies.  And that’s before you even start to take into account the value of the experience you’ll gain from studying in the modern, progressive and multicultural environment the UK has to offer. It's a unique experience that you can't put a price on.