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Graduate courses: Better Opportunity to Indians
British students undergo thirteen years of pre-university education
as opposed to twelve years in India. Outstanding marks from one of the two Central
Boards (CBSE or ICSE) or their equivalent, or the first year of an Indian degree
programme are therefore usually required for direct entry into an undergraduate
programme in UK.
For those who do not, as yet, have these qualifications, there is a range of
access or foundation courses available. Foundation courses range from four months
to a year.
Most undergraduate courses in the UK are 3 years in length leading to bachelors
degrees (BA, BSc). Scotland is the exception where the education system has
more in common with the Taiwan system and bachelors degrees are 4 years
What courses?
Depending on your current qualifications and finances, you will be able to study
as an undergraduate in the arts, humanities sciences, law or medicine. Courses
vary considerably according to the university or college in which you study.
The most popular undergraduate qualifications are the Bachelor's degrees (also
called undergraduate or first degrees), which are now required for entry into
a wide range of careers in the UK and other countries. UK degree programmes
incorporate the most up-to-date subject developments. Furthermore, they are
supported by world-class research and links with business and industry.
How long?
Degrees usually take three years to complete, although arts degrees often require
a foundation qualification prior to the degree course (which takes one year);
law and medicine degrees usually take a minimum of five years; architecture
degrees take seven years to complete. You will need to make sure you can support
yourself for the entire duration of your course.
General Requirements
Entrance requirements vary according to the subject and the popularity of your
chosen course (some insitutions are highly regarded for particular subjects,
so finding a place is more difficult). You should get details of the course
requirements from the institution’s current prospectus or direct from
the faculty. An institution would want to know that you have met both its general
requirements and those of the course. Generally, the basic requirements are:
• five subject passes (two GCE A-levels and three GCSE at grade C minimum),
or
• four subject passes (three GCE A-levels and one GCSE at grade C minimum),
or
• equivalent UK qualifications (such as Scottish Standards and Highers,
and vocational A-levels ), or
• equivalent overseas qualifications - you can check equivalencies through
your local British Council centre or the UK's National Academic Recognition
Information Centre (NARIC)
You should be able to speak and write English well. You may be asked to provide
formal proof of your standard. It is worth checking this early to make sure
you have enough time to take an English language test. Most universities and
colleges will accept one of the following:
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 6 or above
• Cambridge Proficiency of English or Cambridge Advanced English grade
• CTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 550 or higher
What Documents?
Students who are applying for a Bachelor program or another undergraduate course
would be required to submit a secondary school report and transcripts (report
cards) of the final exams. The report form should be filled out by a school
official like the principal, counselor or headmaster.
This form should introduce you in the context of your whole school experience
in relation to the other students in your class. Admission committees will be
interested in learning how you have performed in your own educational system.
The school report should talk about your accomplishments and provide a prediction
of your chances for success in university-level studies.
Since there is a variation between the styles of scoring used abroad and the
ones used in India, ask your school to include a guide to the grading standards
used in your educational system and your school.
If your school ranks students by their level of academic achievement, make certain
that the ranking is included with the other details. Also send the school /
junior college leaving certificate as and when it is available.
If the transcripts are in a language other than English, then it must be translated
into English only by the issuing authority or university otherwise it may not
be acceptable.
IELTS or TOEFL: For most courses and universities, International
students are required to take IELTS (International English Language Test) which
is regularly administered by the British Council. Some universities may accept
TOEFL as an alternative. Click IELTS & TOEFL section
for more details.
Some Universities may waive IELTS if you have been studying in English medium
throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.
Letter of reference
Letters of reference or recommendation letters play a very important part in
your admission especially in courses that earn you a master’s or doctoral
degree. A recommendation letter is a signed statement from a person who knows
you well or has taught you in a subject at school or college. It should list
your positive and negative qualities, strengths and other such information.
The author or teacher must indicate his position, how long he/she has known
the applicant and in what capacity. He/she should briefly discuss the need,
importance and usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake.
Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their letters of recommendation,
which helps admission officers to interpret the academic credentials of foreign
students. Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often on the prescribed
forms sent by the institutions) from teachers who know them as a person as well
as a student. You may like to request your author to give concrete examples
that may show your qualities and help your case.
Many universities have their own format and questions that have to be answered
by the person who is giving the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters,
which do not give enough information, can jeopardize a candidate’s chances
of selection. Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include at least two
letters of recommendation in your applications as they increase your chances
of getting admissions.
Statement of Purpose
The personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, play a very important role
in the process of evaluating your application for both admission as well as
financial aid because it gives the faculty assessing your application their
most significant impression of you as an individual. This section is the key
to distinguish your application from other suitable candidates and a chance
to market yourself.
A personal statement should include your reasons for choosing a particular course,
the suitability of your education and experience for the chosen course, your
personal interests and career goals. Click SOP section for
more details.
How much it cost?
European Union (EU) students studying at universities and colleges in England,
Wales and Northern Ireland pay the same fees as UK students, known as ‘home
fees’. International students from outside the EU pay international student
fees, which range from £6,250 (Arts) to £18,000 (Clinical) per year.
Most students in the UK need about £600 a month to live on. This will
cover where you live, your food, clothes and basic needs. Some universities
offer scholarships, but there is a lot of competition for these and you should
not depend on it. The majority of scholarships are for postgraduate students.
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