Features of UK Education System

The education system follows a unique approach which is distinct from the one followed by universities in UK

1. Students who study in UK are expected to complete their course and earn their degrees in three or four years
2. If the student successfully completes all course requirements within three years then he is awarded an honors degree
3. Students who do exceptionally well while earning their honors degree are given first class honors, followed by second, upper second, lower second and third
4. Students from India who study in UK will find it easy to adjust with the mode of studying as it is similar to the education system in India
5. Students can opt for pursuing degree in a single subject or a combination of subjects which results in a dual degree
6. Universities in UK are of three types- Collegiate universities, city universities and campus universities.
   1. Collegiate universities have a number of different colleges run by a single university
   2. City universities have their buildings within the city and are spread out over different locations in the city
   3. Campus universities are located on large multi acre campuses on the outskirts of a city

How to apply for studying in UK

1. Students who aim to pursue their abroad education in UK need to make their applications through the UCAS system
2. You can apply to only four universities if you are choosing to study in a medical course and five universities if you are opting for a course that is not related to the medical field.
3. You will need the following for your application
   1. Transcripts of your records from all previous schools that you have attended
   2. A personal essay of around 4000 words or less explaining your reasons to apply and be accepted as a student
   3. Proof of English language proficiency – scores of either IELTS or TOEFL
   4. Some universities ask their applicants to appear for an entrance test to shortlist prospective students
   5. Some universities such as Oxford and Cambridge will also ask you to appear for an in-person or telephonic interview before finally accepting you to the university



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