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Postgraduate studies in the UK

Michael Sewell Recruitment and Admissions University of Kent, Brussels. Postgraduate studies in the UK. Contents . Why the UK? Types of postgraduate courses available in the UK Choosing your university Entry requirements: What do UK universities look for? Application procedure

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Postgraduate studies in the UK

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  1. Michael Sewell Recruitment and Admissions University of Kent, Brussels Postgraduate studies in the UK

  2. Contents • Why the UK? • Types of postgraduate courses available in the UK • Choosing your university • Entry requirements: What do UK universities look for? • Application procedure • Fees and funding • About the University of Kent • Useful websites

  3. Why study in the UK? Prestigious • Excellent reputation • Well respected qualifications recognised around the world • 31 UK institutions in the 2012/13 Top 200 World University rankings • World leading research—the UK has produced more than 44 Nobel prize winners in the last 50 years

  4. Why study in the UK? Quality • High quality teaching, small seminar groups – excellent contact time with experts in their field • Teaching quality assessed by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) • Research output measured via the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and new Research Assessment Framework (REF)

  5. Why study in the UK? Employability • Better graduate starting salaries • Excellent graduate employment rates - over 90% of postgraduates graduating from Kent in 2012 found a job or further study opportunity within 6 months For example at Kent: • Transferable Skills Training Programme • Global Skills Award training programme

  6. Why study in the UK? Superb facilities • Fantastic resources • Free access to ultra-modern information services/facilities • Excellent laboratories • Well-equipped libraries • Free Wi-Fi available over most campuses

  7. Why study in the UK? Perfect your English • Experience life in the UK • Improve your language skills every day • Gain confidence in seminar discussions • Become competent in ‘academic English’ • Learn the language of business • Take advantage of extra English language support if needed • Support often provided to develop other (non-English) language skills

  8. Why study in the UK? A multicultural experience • Mix with students from all around the world; large percentage of student body from overseas • In the UK 25% of postgraduate students are international • At Kent, 53% of Kent’s postgraduates are from outside the UK • International partnerships/exchange agreements bring more international students to the UK

  9. Why study in the UK? Gain the skills employers want • Independence • Initiative • Research skills • Project management experience • Skills for an international environment • Compete better in the international job market

  10. Why study in the UK Choice and flexibility • Over 50,000 postgraduate courses to choose from • Postgraduate diploma • Taught Master’s • Master’s by research • Doctorate Timely • Complete a Master’s degree in just 12 months

  11. Type of Postgraduate qualifications Taught courses • Assessed by mixture of coursework and exams • Set number of contact hours per week • Taught in lectures and seminars • Final project or dissertation Research courses • In depth study in a specific field • Students assigned a research supervisor • More independence • Teaching opportunities

  12. Postgraduate qualifications • Postgraduate certificate/diploma • 1 year full time, 2 years part-time • Taught Masters (MA, LLM, MSc) • 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time • Some 2 years full-time • Research Masters (MA, LLM MSc) • 1 year full time, 2 years part-time • MPhil • 2 years full-time, can convert to a doctorate • Doctorate (PhD) • 3 years full-time • MBA (Master of Business Administration) • 1 or 2 years, work experience required • Study abroad opportunity/double degrees

  13. Choosing your university • Choose the right course for you • Search for courses at www.educationuk.orgwww.prospects.ac.ukandwww.postgrad.com • Postgraduate qualification for your career? • Academic quality • Quality Assurance Agency • Visitwww.qaa.ac.uk • University rankings • No official ranking lists but for a general guide look at www.timesonline.co.uk,www.independent.co.uk/educationand www.guardian.co.uk/education

  14. Choosing your university • Location • Campus vs non campus • Transport links • Facilities – Library, laboratories, sports centre etc • Accommodation • Off-campus housing advice • www.accommodationforstudents.com • www.landlordlaw.co.uk

  15. Choosing your university What support services are available? • At Kent we have: • Personal Academic Support System (PASS) • Centre for European and World Languages: free English language classes for all international students • Study Skills Centre: advice on essay writing, time management, exams • University Jobshop for part-time work • Careers Advisory Service • Disability and Dyslexia Support Service • Medical Centre and Pharmacy • Campus Watch - 24 hour security • Students’ Union (including the Student Advice and Information Service) • Campus nursery

  16. Entry requirements • University qualifications • Bachelor’s degree/ Licenciaat met grote (grotste) onderscheiding in an appropriate subject • English language qualifications • IELTS 6.5 (6.0in reading and writing) • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: grade C • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English: grade B • TOEFL internet: 90 (22 reading, 21 writing) • Other requirements • Academic references • Transcripts • Research proposal (if research application) • Academic ability, commitment, enthusiasm, dedication!

  17. Application Check deadline dates, best to apply by February/March There may be deadlines for accommodation or scholarships • If research, contact the appropriate academic first • Online application form • Supporting statement • Research proposal (research degrees only) • Academic references, normally two • English test (TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge) • Translated and verified transcripts (summary of marks) A ‘conditional’ offer will be made subject to degree result, when the conditions are met, you will get an unconditional offer (formal acceptance).

  18. Fees, living costs and funding • Universities set their fees • Can range from £4,500 to £20,000 • Living costs are likely to vary • Financial support for research students includes: • University awards • Research Council funding (open to EU students, fees only) • Sponsored studentships • Charities / foundations • Financial support for taught postgraduate students more difficult • Check websites for extra information

  19. Possible fees and monthly living costs Fees at Kent for UK and EU students (2013/14): • £3,900 – Research courses • £4,950 – Taught courses Kent’s Brussels centre: • €16,500 (full-time) • €8,250 (part-time)

  20. Weekly living costs

  21. Funding Scholarships • Research council scholarships cover tuition fees (www.educationuk.org) • Up to £13,290 University postgraduate research scholarships • Departmental research or teaching scholarships • Graduate Teaching Assistantships • Sports scholarships (Kent: £250-£5000 p.a.) • Music scholarships (Kent: £350-£5000 p.a.) • Overseas fee paying scholarships (non-EU) (Kent: £5000) Other funding options • Funding within your country - check with the British Council • Royal Belgian Benevolent Society (RBBS) • 75% of students have a part-time job at some point– use the University Jobshop to find the latest vacancies

  22. University of Kent, the UK’s European University • South East England • Closest UK university to mainland Europe • Canterbury, Medway, Tonbridge, Brussels, Paris, Athens • Excellent train/Eurostar links: • 60 mins from London • 60 mins from Lille • 90 mins from Brussels • 110 mins from Paris • Nearest airport : Gatwick

  23. University top selling points • World-leading research • Strong academic community • Strong academic community • Graduate School • External lectures • Global outlook • Strong focus on internationalisation • Partnerships with prestigious European universities

  24. The Canterbury campus…

  25. Summary of useful websites • Education UK (British Council)www.education.org • Prospects (lists postgraduate courses) www.prospects.ac.uk • Department for Children, Families and Schools (DCSF) www.dcsf.gov.uk or www.direct.gov.uk • Research Assessment Exercise 2008 www.rae.ac.uk • The Times world rankings www.thes.co.uk • The Times Good University Guide www.timesonline.co.uk • National Student Survey www.unistats.com • The Guardian University Guidewww.guardian.co.uk/education

  26. Questions? For further information contact: Recruitment and Admissions Office The Registry, University of Kent Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ E: eurec@kent.ac.uk T: + 44 1227 827272

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