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HIGHER EDUCATION The UK has two distinct educational systems: one for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and one for Scotland. However, both systems are compatible with each other.
2 types of institutions Universities Universities
British universities are diverse, ranging in size, mission and British universities are diverse, ranging in size, mission and subject mix. As they are totally autonomous they have their subject mix. As they are totally autonomous they have their own degree-awarding powers and decide the entry conditions own degree-awarding powers and decide the entry conditions for students. for students.
CollegesCollegesColleges also vary in size, mission and subjects. Like the uni-Colleges also vary in size, mission and subjects. Like the uni-versities they are self-governing bodies with large autonomous versities they are self-governing bodies with large autonomous powers. Some award their own degrees, in others qualifica-powers. Some award their own degrees, in others qualifica-tions are awarded by a university or a national accrediting tions are awarded by a university or a national accrediting body.body.
Many types of courses a single-subject course leading to a single honours degree
a two-subjects course leading to a joint honours degree (entry requirements are higher than for a single-honours degree)
a course of 2, 3 or 4 subjects leading to a combined degree
a sandwich course (including up to one year of integrated work experience)
DEGREES
undergraduate level Bachelor degree = 3 to 4 years
Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Engineering.Architecture, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine = 5-7 years of study
Higher National Diploma (HND) = 2 yearsIf completed with high grades, it can lead to the third year of a degree.
Foundation degree = 2 yearsEquivalent to the first two years of an honours degree;Academic study integrated with relevant work-based learning.
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) = 2 yearsNormally equivalent to the first two years of a degree;
Mainly linked to a particular job or profession such as nursing and social work.
postgraduate level Postgraduate certificate/Postgraduate Diploma
= 1 year after Bachelor’s degree
Master degree = 1 to 2 years after Bachelor’s degree- Taught Master = 1 to 1,5 years- Research Master = 3 to 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) = 3 years after a Master’s degree
USEFUL WEBSITES
www.nus.org.ukwww.nus.org.ukwww.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.ukwww.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.ukwww.timeshighereducation.comwww.timeshighereducation.com www.scotland.orgwww.scotland.org https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/
To check if an institution is recognized in Britain : www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognisedwww.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised
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APPLICATIONOnline applicationwww.ucas.comwww.ucas.com
Requirements
English tests IELTS www.ielts.orgwww.ielts.org
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CLEARINGClearing is how unis and colleges fill any places they still have on their courses.
From 6 July – 20 October, you can apply for a course using Clearing if you’re not already holding an offer from a university or college, and the course still has places.
You can use Clearing if
you’re applying after 30 June you didn’t receive any offers (or none you wanted to accept) you didn’t meet the conditions of your offers you’ve declined your firm place using the ‘decline my place’
button in Track
How does Clearing work?
If you haven’t already applied, you first need to register and make an application. Unlike applying before Clearing, you’ll only be able to add a choice after you’ve submitted your appli-cation. You will receive a welcome email, with details of how to access Track, and your Clearing number.
TUITION FEESUndergraduate courses
in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: up to £ 9250 per year This amount might change for entry in 2021! The fee and loan status of EU students starting from 2021 onwards is still to be confirmed.
in Scotland: no tuition fees if you are an EU-Student from outside the UKClosing date for application: 31 March 2021
The SAAS-Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland usually pays the full amount (£ 1820) on your behalf. You must still submit an application form to SAAS to have your fees paid.
More information
www.saas.gov.ukwww.saas.gov.uk
Brexit and EU students
Your rights to study and live in the UK will not change until 31 December 2020. You’ll be eligible for ‘home fee’ status’ if your course in England starts in the 2020 to 2021 academic year or before. This will be available for the duration of your course, provided you meet the residency requirements.
The current rules on travel and visa will continue to apply during the transition period (until the end of 2020).
More information
www.gov.uk/transitionwww.gov.uk/transition
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FINANCIAL AID Financial aid from the Luxembourg State
The Ministry of Higher Education and Research – Cedies offers grants and loans to students enrolled in higher education and meeting certain conditions.
Financial aid is awarded only for recognised degree courses!
Consult the section « eligible degree courses » on our website www.cedies.lu
Contact Cedies in case of doubt [email protected]
Application deadlines:
from 1st August to 30th November (winter semester)
from 1st January to 30th April (summer semester)
For more information on the financial aid application procedure and the eligibility criteria (with the possibility to use our calculation simulator), please visit: www.cedies.lu .
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STUDENT LIFE
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