ENGLAND

EDUCATION

Cambridge University, one of the oldest universities in England, was opened for education many years ago. There are around two million books in the university library. His other former university is the University of Oxford. Also, Eton College, founded in 1440, is one of the oldest schools. There are around 130 universities in England and many of these universities are in the top 100 in the world rankings.

Why Study in the UK
Universities and colleges in England, which has a deep-rooted and dynamic education system, have become famous and respected for the quality of the education they provide. The degrees awarded by these institutions are recognized all over the world.

Diplomas from universities in England are the keys to success in business life. Because you have received a high standard of education in the UK, your diploma assures the employer that you are familiar with your subject and have a good enough English to study on it.

Universities in the UK offer a wide variety of programs that will surely meet your individual preferences and needs. It will show you how to think, not what to think. You will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas in smaller groups as well as the lessons you will take in the classrooms.

England is the gateway to Europe. Traveling both within the UK and to Europe is very easy. So you can get acquainted with life not only in England, but also in Europe. You are only 3.5 hours away from Turkey! England has been accustomed to welcoming people of all races, religions and colors for years. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself by taking part in this cultural blend. Application processes to universities in the UK are easy and there is no quota system.

Secondary School to Master’s Degree
Typical academic pathways to meet English language requirements

HIGH SCHOOL 3 – 4 years (IELTS 5.5-6.5)
BASIC 2 – 4 years (GCSE, A LEVEL, IB)
LICENSE 6 – 12 months (ISLTS 5.5-6.5)
PRE-MASTERS 6 – 12 months (IELTS 5.5-6.0)
MASTERS 1 – 2 years Typical academic pathways to meet English language requirements

APPLICATION STAGES

1 Decide your country, subject and start date
2 Let us know which universities and location you prefer
3 lf you are unsure we can recommend you some options
4 Send us your documents mentioned below
5 We will obtain and send you your offers in 1 – 2 weeks (direct applications only)
6 Upon meeting your offer conditions and paying your deposit you will receive a visa letter
7 Obtain visa (non-EU) and start your programme

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
1. Scanned copy of your passport identification page
2. Previous diplomas & transcripts (with English translation)
3. UKVI & TOEFL (Can be provided after application)
4. CV with contact details & education history
5. Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose)
6. Academic Reference Letter (x2 for Master’s application)
**AII documents must be scanned from original

VISA APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
✓ Passport – valid for one year
✓ Previous passport – lf available
✓ Original certificate of family registration document
✓ Proof of English (Exam results such as UKVI & TOEFL)
✓ Education certificates, transcripts, diplomas or student letter
✓ Sponsor letter with sponsor contact information
✓ Bank Statement (you will need sufficient funds in yours / your parents’ account)

HEALTH CARE & WORK PERMITS
✓ WORK PERMIT: 20hr pw (part-time) & Full-time during holidays
✓ HEALTH CARE: Free health care and medication, but students must pay Health
Surcharge during visa application

CLEARING PROCESS

YOU CAN USE CLEARING IF -YOU APPLY AFTER THE 30TH JUNE, DIDNT RECEIVE ANY OFFERS, OR DIDNT MEET THE CONDITIONS OF UNIVERSITY OFFERS

1. IS CLEARING FOR YOU?
Clearing is the process by which universities with available courses places are matched with students seeking a place. You’re eligble to enter Clearing if you UCAS Track status says “You are in Clearing” or “Clearing has started”. Go to the UCAS website for details of the latest university course vacancies you’ll nee to call them up to secure a place. Last year more than 64,900 students found a course through clearing – so you’ll need to more fast to get available courses.

TOP TIP: Clearing opens several weeks before A-level results day, you can get a head start lf you are not holding any offers or are a Highers, BTEC or 1B student.

2. RESEARCHING COURSES
Be quick, but don’t rush to accept the first course you find. Research vacancies thoroughly to draw up a shortlist of universities to call – It’s worth dedicating time to this process before hitting the phones on results day. Once you’ve found a potential course, make use of all available resources to build up a proper picture of what the course is like to study and what current students think about it.

3. PREPARING FOR YOUR CALL
Gather together the things you might need when speaking to universities. Your UCAS Clearing number, so tutors can view your original application. The course code, name and details of the course content you’re enquiring about. Your personal statement – re-read this, in case you’re asked questions Think about the key points you want to make. Note down why that specific course appeals to you – highlight something specific about it that you uncovered during your research, why you should get the place and questions to ask them.

TOP TIP2: Start thinking back to your original UCAS choices, make a shortlist of universities and courses you’ve previously thought seriously about.
TOP TIP3: You may be asked why you didn’t honestly about what factors played a part here.

4. PHONING UNVERSITIES
The conversation might simply involve a confirmation of your grades and that there’s a place available with your name on it. On the other hand, you may find yourself on the recieveing end of some tricky questions desinged to test out your suitability for the course. Take down contact details in case you need to get back in touch or get cut off. It might be that you get a straight ‘yes’ or ‘no’ over the phone, or that they’ll follow up to confirm with you later.

TOP TIP4: You can verbally accept more then one offer, but you can only enter one I insitution on Track.

BEST WEBSITES FOR CLEARING INFORMATION

www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-clearing
www.theuniguide.eo.uk/advice/clearing-results-day/the-survivors-guide-to-clearing
www.savethestudent.org/freshers/university-clearing.html
www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/getting-into-university/university-clearing
www.whatuni.com/advice/clearing/university-clearing-complete-guide/41459/

UK COURSES & DEGREES
• FOUNDATION COURSE | 6 – 12 MONTHS
• FAST TRACK DEGREE | 2 YEARS
• BACHELORS DEGREE | 3 – 4 YEARS
• MEDICAL DEGREE | 5 YEARDS
• PRE MASTERS | 3 – 12 MONTHS
• MASTER DEGREE | 1 – 2 YEARDS

FOUNDATION COURSE

WHAT IS A FOUNDATION COURSE?

A Foundation Course is a one-year preparation course for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation for entry onto a UK university undergraduate course. The foundation course acts as a bridge between your current qualifications and UK university undergraduate entry requirements and is designed to plug academic gaps, improve your English and familiarise you with UK life and culture in preparation for university.

FOUNDATION COURSE TYPES

Foundation courses can prepare you for a variety of subjects such as business, finance and management, computing, law, art and design, engineering, social science, medicine, science and pharmacy, media and humanities. Certain foundation providers have partnerships with universities and can guarantee progression to that institution if the student achieves high enough grades.

FOUNDATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 is required for international students wishing to study a foundation, with no single element less than 4.0. If you have no formal English qualifications, you may need to attend an English language course or college prior to starting your foundation course. Entry requirements needed are:

• Minimum IEL TS score of 4.5 or equivalent
• Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Higher Secondary transcripts
• Personal statement

WHERE TO STUDY A FOUNDATION COURSE

– Bath Academy
– Bell Cambridge
– Bellerbys College
– University of Buckingham
– Brooke House College
– Cambridge Education Group
– Cambridge Seminars College
– Central College Nottingham
– Chelsea Independent College
– Coventry University
– David Game College
– De Montfort University
– Edge Hill University
– Kaplan International Pathways
– King’s College London
– Kings Education
– London South Bank University
– London Metropolitan University
– Loughborough College
– Loughborough University
– ONCAMPUS
– Oxford Brookes University
– University of Edinburgh
– Queen Mary, London
– University of Salford
– Sheffield Hallam University
– SOAS University of London
– University of St Andrews
– St Clare’s Oxford
– Study Group
– University of Westminster
– University Foundation Programme

FAST-TRACK DEGREE

WHAT IS A FAST-TRACK DEGREE?

A fast track degrees is a two-year degree that provides the same level of academic content as traditional 3-year degree programmes. There are a number of UK universities that offer a fast track degrees. Completing a degree in 2 years means lower tuition fees and living costs, plus the opportunity to begin your career a year sooner.

FAST TRACK DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Each course will have a set of specific academic entry requirements that you will need to meet in order to be considered for entry. You can find these specific requirements on the university’s website. But there are some general entry requiremnets that apply to all UK courses. Entry requirements needed are:
• Minimum IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent
• Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Foundation Course Certificate or equivalent
• Personal statement

UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER FAST TRACK DEGREES
• Anglia Ruskin University
• Birmingham City University
• University of Buckingham
• University of Derby
• University of Gloucestershire
• University of Hertfordshire
• Northumbria University
• University of Law
• Leeds Trinity University
• London School of Commerce
• London Metropolitan University
• Middlesex University
• University of Northampton
• Plymouth University
• Staffordshire University

BACHELORS DEGREE

WHAT IS A BACHELORS DEGREE?
A standard Bachelors degree is a three-year course which can be categorised into Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degrees. In addition to the standard three-year undergraduate degree, a joint or dual-honors undergraduate degree will see students split their time across two different courses, meaning a larger choice of modules and increased job options after your graduate. There are also four-year bachelors degree, which involve spending one year at a work placement related to your field of study.

BACHELORS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Each course will have a set of specific academic entry requirements that you will need to meet in order to be considered for entry. You can find these specific requirements on the university’s website. But there are some general entry requirements that apply to all UK courses. Entry requirements needed are:
– Minimum IEL TS score of 4.5 or equivalent
– Higher Secondary School Certificate
– Foundation Course Certificate or equivalent
– Personal statement

MEDICAL DEGREE

WHAT IS A MEDICAL DEGREE?
Before you become a UK doctor you first have to obtain a degree in medicine from a medical school. Courses normally last five or four years for a graduate entry programme. They involve basic medical sciences as well as clinical training on the wards. After graduation, you’ll enter the two-year Foundation Programme. You’II be provisionally registered with a license to practice while completing the first year. Full registration is awarded when you’ve completed year one.

UK MEDICAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

IGCSE
Medical schools such as Imperial and Cambridge do not have GCSE requirements, but you would also have greater competition for these universities as they are among the top universities in the country. Some other schools have lower GCSE requirements, such as King’s College London (minimum 8/6 for English and Maths).

A-LEVELS
Due to the academic rigor of studying medicine, most medical schools in the UK have high academic requirements. The very minimum is AAB, but most places will require AAA. Cambridge requires a minimum of A*A*A.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
On average, 36-38 points is the minimum required for entry into most medical schools, including 3-19 points for Higher Level {HL) subjects. Cambridge requires 40-42 points while on the lower end of requirements, Birmingham and Buckingham require a minimum of 32 and 34 points respectively.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
If you are required to take IELTS or TOEFL, a minimum IELTS score of 7.0-7.5 or a TOEFL score of 100 are typically required for admission.

PRE-MASTERS DEGREE

WHAT IS A PRE-MASTERS DEGREE?
Pre-Masters programmes in the UK are designed to prepare students fully for studying at postgraduate level. Courses range in length from ten weeks to twelve months and provide an essential grounding for successful postgraduate study. A Pre-Masters will greatly increase the English language and study skills required for successful postgraduate study, as well as familiarising international students with UK teaching methods.

PRE MASTERS REQUIREMENTS
You must have finished an undergraduate degree at a recognized institution with at least a pass. For a typical two-semester Pre-Masters, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is generally required. If you have not yet reached the required score for your desired programme, you can take extra IELTS preparation lessons at our London Language Centre. Sign up for an IELTS practice test to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening.

TOP PRE-MASTERS IN THE UK
– University of Aberdeen
– University of Bath
– Cardiff University
– University Chester
– Durham University
– University of East Anglia
– University of Exeter
– University of Goldsmiths
– University of Huddersfield
– King’s College London
– University of Leicester
– London Metropolitan University
– University of Newcastle
– Northumbria University
– Nottingham Trent University
– Oxford Brookes University
– Queen Mary, London
– Royal Holloway, London
– Regent’s University London
– SOAS University of London
– Swansea University
– University College London
– University of Sheffield
– University of Sussex

MASTERS DEGREE

WHAT IS A MASTERS DEGREE?
A postgraduate or masters course in the UK follows the successful completion of an undergraduate degree, generally lasting for just one year compared to two-year Masters programmes found elsewhere in the world. This means international students can save time, money and begin their careers much quicker with a highly regarded UK postgraduate degree.

WHAT STUDY A MASTERS DEGREE IN THE UK?
The UK is home to some of the leading universities in the world, renowned for their quality of teaching and research. A UK postgraduate degree is held in high esteem by employers, and for international students studying in the UK it is a fantastic opportunity to improve your English and immerse yourself in a multicultural and exciting community of academics and students.

HOW MUCH DOES A MASTERS COST IN THE UK?
The average cost of a postgraduate and Masters degree in the UK for an international student is £14,620. Tuition fees at postgraduate level vary on the type of Masters you wish to study, which part of the UK you wish to live, and what university you attend. Postgraduate schools in the UK are far less expensive than graduate schools in the USA, and studying in the UK can be 30 to 60 percent cheaper than American equivalents.

TYPES OF MASTERS DEGREES

TAUGHT MASTERS
There are four main types of taught programme, Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Engineering (MEng), with each lasting 1-2 years full-time.On a taught programme, students are expected to attend weekly seminars, tutorials and lectures, much like an undergraduate degree, and assessment can be via exam, dissertation or project.

RESEARCH MASTERS
A Research degree will see students take more responsibility for their work and schedule, basing their study around a thesis while being supervised by an academic. The most popular research degree is a PhD, which can take 3-4 years to complete and consists of writing a thesis between 60,000 -100,000 words which is then presented in an oral examination. Other types of Research degree include the Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Master of Research (MRes). These degrees are similar to a PhD, but not as academically demanding with papers being much shorter.