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Study in the UK

Study in the UK. Why the UK?. Long tradition – old & famous; new & innovative Quality education Europe on your doorstep Student support. Where to study?. Over 120 universities Wide range of courses/subjects Where the university is based Fees and financial help. Academic Aspects.

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Study in the UK

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  1. Study in the UK

  2. Why the UK? • Long tradition – old & famous; new & innovative • Quality education • Europe on your doorstep • Student support

  3. Where to study? • Over 120 universities • Wide range of courses/subjects • Where the university is based • Fees and financial help

  4. Academic Aspects • Academic year runs from October to June • Most degrees are only 3 years with Honours • Australian Yr 12 and IB accepted

  5. Applying: Undergraduate degrees • Centralised application system- UCAS • On line at www.ucas.com • Apply for up to 6 courses • Results not the only consideration: • Personal Statement • Reference from School

  6. Personal statement • Why you chose the course/field of study? • Future career plans? • Academic, sporting or other achievements • Positions of leadership, team player • Extra curricular activities • Why the UK?

  7. Reference • Principal, head of year or appropriate person (not family or friends) • Achievements • Motivation and commitment • Potential to succeed including predicted results

  8. When to apply? • September 1st -applications open • June 30th -applications close • January 15th -UK and EU students Note early deadlines of: • October 15th – for Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Vet Science and Dentist

  9. Oxford and Cambridge • Cannot apply to both at first degree level • Must complete application to college at either O or C • Submit UCAS and Oxbridge form by 15th October.

  10. LNAT Admissions Test for Law • For entrance to law at some universities • Test centres in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney • http://www.lnat.ac.uk

  11. Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) • Entry to Medicine and Veterinary School • Bristol, Cambridge, Oxford, Royal Vet School, UCL • Cambridge Exam Centre -Sydney • www.bmat.org.uk

  12. Other Study Options • Find out about exchange agreements • ‘Study Abroad’ for a semester or a year

  13. Postgraduate Options Coursework (Taught) courses • Certificates (9 months) • Diplomas (9 months) • Masters degrees: LLM, MBA (12 months) Research courses • Master of Arts (MA), Science (MSc) (1 year) • Master of philosophy (MPhil) (18mth-2 years) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD/DPhil) (3 years) • Split PhD • New Route PhD Taught/ Research/ Professional development(4 years) www.newroutephd.ac.uk

  14. What about Quality? • Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) • Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) • www.hero.ac.uk/rae • ‘Unofficial Rankings’ -Times Good University Guide -The Guardian

  15. How to apply: Postgraduate • Apply direct to the University • Download application forms from website • Apply on line at:www.educationuk.org • 2 Referees (one academic) • Plan 12 months -18 months ahead!

  16. Costs • Vary: $15,000 - $30,000 PA • Living: approx $15,000 PA • Some scholarships: • British Council website • Individual universities • Student Visa can work up to 20 hrs/week, and f/t during holidays

  17. Scholarships • British Chevening • Commonwealth • Overseas research student awards • Scotland Scholarship • Scots Australian Council • Sir John Monash Awards • Rhodes • Realise Your Dream:British Council www.educationuk.org/scholarships

  18. Student Visa • Non EU/UK passport holders • Letter of acceptance from university • Proof of finances (bank statements) • Leave at the end of study • www.britaus.net

  19. Want more information? www.britishcouncil.org.au • Downloadable information sheets • Course search • Scholarship search • Pre-departure information

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