Basic Information about United Kingdom

  The United Kingdom is a country and sovereign state situated off the northwest coast of Europe.

The United Kingdom is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales (Great Britain) and Northern Ireland. The capital city is London. The two official languages in Britain are English and Welsh, English being the most widely spoken. Scottish Gaelic is also spoken in some parts of Scotland. The United Kingdom has a highly industrialized economy and the seventh-largest gross domestic product in the world. It is the third most populous state in the European Union.

With the UK attracting thousands of international students every year, ESC is here to provide the most thorough UK student visa and UK educational services available. In addition to the world’s leading Immigration Consultants, we employ dedicated teams of Student Counsellors who are trained to provide you with the assistance you need to successfully apply for and attend school in the UK. To find out more about how we can help you with your plans for college or university in the UK, click on the link below and take the free visa assessment. You’ll be contacted directly by one of our consultants who will work with you personally from initial enquiry to beginning your studies in the UK.

Over the past academic year, a total of well over 420,000 international students attended school in the UK. As this number is expected to increase, competition for UK student visas will as well. Whether you wish to attend a university in London or college in Leeds, the professionals at Dencorp International  are prepared to help you make the most of your efforts to attend school in the UK – read below to find out how we can help you.

The Higher Education System

Undergraduate study

Degrees are the most popular undergraduate qualification in the UK. They are academic courses, usually studied over three years in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, or four years in Scotland (where the title master’s degree may be awarded).

University International Foundation Year courses help to bridge any gaps between qualifications already held and the ones needed to begin a degree course at a UK university.

Postgraduate study

Pre-master’s courses can last from one term to a complete academic year and cover academic study, cultural instruction and language training. Many courses will guarantee progression onto a master’s course at a particular university.

Postgraduate certificate or diplomas (PG Cert/Dip) are one-year taught postgraduate courses that don’t usually involve research. They’re often accepted as professional qualifications in the relevant field, such as education or management, giving you a fantastic head start in your chosen career.

Taught master’s (MA, MSc, LLM, MEd etc) courses generally last for one year and consist of two elements: you’ll complete a number of modules and produce a dissertation from original research.

Research master’s (MRes, MPhil) is a master’s degree by research. You will devote the entire year to research. Your final mark will be determined by the quality of your dissertation.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a specialist business taught master’s course. It’s the best-known and most popular postgraduate qualification.

Doctorate (PhD) will take you three to four years to complete, during which you’ll be working on a single research project.

New Route PhDs include taught elements as well as a research project and give you the opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary study.

Finding the UK university that best meets your needs

Even if you’ve selected an area of study, finding the right school in the UK can be challenging; with more than 350 universities spread across the constituent countries, the decision becomes even more difficult without qualified guidance. To help you manage this important decision, Dencorp International  Professional Consultants are prepared to help you select the UK college or university that best suits your needs. We utilize a network of professional education contacts across the UK, and work with you personally to help you put your plan to study in the UK into action. From finding the right program at the right university, through to applying and enrolling, we shall provide you with the highest standard of assistance.

Securing the appropriate UK student visa

Applying for the proper UK student visa is critical to your plans to study in the UK. With several possible visa options and thousands of applicants competing for student visas, you need to ensure that every aspect of the process is handled properly and completed in full. ESC’ staff that include former Immigration Officials and Solicitors, and our professionals are backed by solid expertise and years of successful experience. To find out how we can help with your UK student visa application, click on the link at the bottom of the page and take the free assessment. For additional information about the UK student visa, please click here.

Scholarships

There is a wide range of scholarships available for international students to study in the UK, ranging from school education to PhD study. Key scholarships and sources of information follow.

British Chevening Scholarships administered by the British Council for students studying for a Postgraduate Diploma or a Master’s degree. Further information can be obtained from the British Council.

Other scholarships can be found at the Education UK page atwww.educationuk.org.