Bachelors degree in UK are usually of 3-4 years. Many Undergrdaute programs in UK have an option of ‘Placement year’ in their third year of college where they work a full year before the completion of their degree.
There are 2 types of post graduate courses in UK, one is taught courses and the other is Research degrees. In the former one lasts for a year and the students are assigned with a tutor. Assessments are done on the basis of exam, dissertation or a project. Research projects on the other hand are more tedious and require the students to be more responsible and diligent. They have to base their study around a substantial research project and usually they are very time consuming. One of the most preferred courses is the PHD degree and it takes about 4 years to complete.
Admissions to the Top UK universities are based on certain exams. All undergraduates’ applications are made through UCAS (Universities and College Admission Service). The universities and colleges Admission Service runs UKPASS (UK Post graduate application and Statistical Service). A student can apply to 5 different Universities in the same application form. One can apply only one application in an academic year. Unlike the under graduate applications, the process varies when it comes to UG Courses in UK. The ones seeking to Study in UK from India can apply to numerous universities. While some universities have an application fees there are some where the fees is not mandatory.
POPULAR COURSES IN UK :
- Business and administrative studies
- Engineering and technology
- Social Studies
- Law
- Architecture, building and planning
- Computer Science
- Historical and philosophical studies
- Mathematical sciences
- Mass communication
- Subjects allied to medicine
- Biological sciences