STUDY IN THE UK
Overview
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Island. They have over 106 top-notch universities with over 33 polytechnics and other vocational and post-secondary Institutions of learning. Undergraduate degrees or bachelors usually last for three (3) years with similar degree courses lasting four (4) years in Scotland. Most master programs last for a year, with some lasting for two (2) years with the advanced practice being part of it. A typical PhD in the UK will range from three to five years, with the former being for full-time study and the latter for part-time study.
It is interesting to note that, for students who already have an HND and or for those with a three (3) year diploma or certificate in nursing. You will only have to study for a year for a degree in the UK in the majority of the case, of course, it is dependent on one’s prior academic performance and the Institution you intend to study at.
Major intakes in the UK are September, which is followed by a January intake and one in May.
The UK has some of the oldest Universities in the world, you can talk about the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, the University of Saint Andrew, Glasgow that of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and the rest. Studying in the UK has does come with dozens of opportunities
Some Advantages of Studying in Canada:
Academic Benefits, it is important to note, a UK degree or certificate, opens doors for you worldwide, thus you will be recognized wherever you go in the world. You will be provided with a solid foundation, your potential will be highly boosted, this is because the standards in the British schools are incredibly high, year on year, the various higher institutions of learning are subjected to a various tests to ascertain if they are meeting modern challenges. The educational system in the UK has been the basis for which other countries model their school system
Work Opportunities, Students are entitled to twenty (20) hours of work per week whilst studying, when school is on recess, one takes up more hours based on your availability and or abilities. This can help cover some of your living expenses such as rent, books, call credit, internet allowance, etc.
Short Duration of Study, Relative to other countries, UK degrees take less time to attain than degrees in some other countries. In most countries you will need to study for four (4) years for an undergraduate degree, it takes three (3) years in the UK for an undergraduate degree. This means you will likely spend less, in terms of time and or money overall. A typical master’s in the UK takes a year to complete, except one that comes with advanced practice and or research as part of the program, which normally takes two years to complete.
Scholarship Opportunities, on top of the short duration of study in the UK, students can take advantage of the numerous scholarships, grants, and bursaries available in British Universities or Higher Institutions of learning. We cannot mention scholarship in the UK, without talking about Chevening Scholarship- this is a government-funded aid program for all students around the world who desire to study postgraduate programs in the UK.
The Commonwealth scholarships and fellowships are offered to member countries of the commonwealth countries, the Mastercard foundation scholarship, the Royal society grant etc.
Aside scholarships in the UK, student can also asses those from Ghana the scholarship secretariat, GETFUND, GNPC etc.
Tuition and living expenses
Generally, Prestigious Universities usually have high tuition fees, but on average, based on available data from the 2019/2020 academic year, annual tuition fees for international undergraduate students ranges from GBP9250 to GBP39475 per year, this can go up to GBP61,435 for medical-related degrees, social science and humanities tend to cost the least, the postgraduate fees for international students range from GBP12,000 to GBP25,000
Accommodation and Living Expenses:
Different types of accommodation are available to suit one’s needs and ability to pay. The hall of residence is usually University-owned and managed. Private accommodation can also be arranged, it can cost anything from GBP 90-GBP190 per week. The UK student visa requires a student to hold about GBP 9300 in his account as living expenses for those outside of London and a little over GBP 12000 per year for those in London to take care of their livening expenses.