SRINIVAS JAGARLAMUDIAsst. Manager Career Bridge Group

1. Why UK

About the UK

a. The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and the province of Northern Ireland. Each has its own identity, with vibrant modern cities, as well as stunning countryside and coastline.

b. The UK attracts people from all over the world with its mix of vibrant cities and gentle countryside, its range of diverse lifestyles and its cultural attractions.

Multicultural UK

a. The UK is home to thousands of people from all around the world.

b. At any one time, more than a quarter of a million international students are studying in the UK – on a single campus there could be students from more than 90 different countries, all contributing to its rich, diverse, multicultural society.

c. You want to try new foods, there’s no better place than the UK. The UK has always embraced culinary styles from around the world, and you’re as likely to find restaurants offering Chinese, Indian, Thai, Mexican, Italian and French cuisine as traditional British food

Time away from the campus

a. When students want time away from their campus the lush, green countryside of the UK offers the perfect escape from urban distractions.

b. You can enjoy climbing and great views: in Scotland, the Lake or Peak Districts or Welsh Brecon Beacons. They may prefer rolling countryside punctuated with traditional pubs and villages, the Cotswolds in the south of England, or the emerald countryside of Northern Ireland.

The weather

a. One of the only things you can count on where the UK’s weather is concerned is its unreliability.

b. Despite the changeable nature of the weather, there are four distinct seasons in UK: winter, spring, summer & autumn. Temperatures rarely fall below -5˚C or rise much above 32˚C.

c. One of the most noticeable climatic features in the UK is long summer days and short winter ones: it gets dark by 4.00 p.m. in December, but not until 10.00 p.m. in July.

Discover Europe

a. Students can easily and inexpensively travel to other European countries for education or pleasure to make the most of their spare time.

b. You can board a train in London and be in Paris or Brussels in a few hours. Frequent and efficient air services also connect major UK cities with many European destinations. In just over an hour, you could fly from Manchester to Amsterdam, Cardiff to Paris or Gatwick to Berlin.

2. Education System of UK:1. A UK qualification is recognized and respected throughout the

world and the quality of UK universities, colleges and schools is famously high.

2. They constantly have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria; quality standards for UK institutions are among the highest in the world.

3. Many other countries are following the UK’s lead in the hope that they can do the same.

Developing skills for the global economy

1. In an increasingly globalize economy, people need special skills and qualities to succeed. It’s no longer enough to have an encyclopedic knowledge of your subject. You also have to be an effective, creative, independent thinker.

2. By studying in the UK, students will gain the skills, qualities and confidence they will need to succeed in this competitive environment.

Teaching methods

1. Teaching methods in the UK may differ from those of a student’s own country.

2. In the UK students are encouraged to read widely, to question and analyse what they read and to discuss their ideas and opinions in seminars and tutorials.

3. When writing essays or projects during the course of their studies, they are also expected to introduce original thought and not simply repeat what they have been told by their tutors.

The personal touch

a. In many UK institutions, students are assigned to an individual tutor whose role is to provide academic advice, guidance on support services and in some cases, personal counseling.

b. In this way, students can be sure that there will be one person who has official concern for them while studying away from home.

Scholarships

a. Thousands of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions just for international students,

b. More than 21,000 international students receive funding from the UK government every year.

A warm welcome

a. Many institutions arrange for students to be collected from the airport and offer guaranteed accommodation for the students’ first year.

b. They provide a dedicated international office, international student societies, planned social activities, academic support, counsellors and advisers.

c. This system works: the UK has one of the world’s lowest ‘drop out’ rates (the number of students who leave before the end of their course).

3. How much does it cost:Course fees

a. These vary according to the type of course, the institution chosen and the student’s fee status.

b. Overseas fees can range from £4,000 to £18,000 per year, depending on the institution, the level of course and the type of course.

c. For details of specific fees for a course at a particular institution, check their website or prospectus.

d. On an average the fees for a masters course at a university ranges between £ 7,000 to £ 18,000 per year

e. And fees of a masters course at a college may varies from £4,000 to £10,000

Living costs

a. When comparing living costs between the UK and other countries it is worth remembering that UK courses tend to be shorter at undergraduate and Master’s level, so accommodation and living costs are greatly reduced.

b. Money matters are often on the minds of students, but they do not have to be. They need to learn how to estimate expenses, decide how to pay for them, sort out a bank account, and manage their money day to day.

4. Courses: MSc Database Professional (incorporating Oracle certification training)MSc Enterprise Systems Professional (SAP Netweaver, Java 2 platform)MSc Networking Professional (Incorporating Cisco certification training)MSc Intelligent Systems and RoboticsMSc Games Software DevelopmentMSc Animation and Special Effects

MSc Telecommunication EngineeringMSc Telecommunication and Information SystemsMSc Wireless CommunicationsMSc Data Telecommunication and Networking

MSc Embedded Systems and controlMSc Electrical and Electronics EngineeringMSc Microelectronics System DesignMSc Control and Signal ProcessingMSc Advanced Control and DynamicsMSc Electronics and Information Technology

4. Courses: MSc Manufacturing Engineering

MSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc Automobile Engineering

MSc Robotics and Automation

MSc Advanced Manufacturing in construction

MSc Quantity Surveying in Mechanical and Electrical

MSc Petroleum and Gas Engineering

MSc Power and Gas Engineering

MSc Marine and Offshore Engineering

MSc Advanced Control Systems (Automation Industry - Emphasis on feedback control, robotics, flight control and discrete event manufacturing control)

MSc Transport Engineering and Planning (Transport engineering modules relate to traffic engineering and transport systems design).

MSc Aerospace Engineering

Entry requirementsBachelors degree with Fist division or Higher second division.

English language proficiency

IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 (IBT)

Some universities accept English percentages in 10th & 12th grade which should be 70%

Interview by academic or International officer

Few courses demand for work experience.

5. Entry clearance and immigration regulations of Student visa

1. Entry into the UK will be managed by the UK border and Immigration Agency with the introduction of the new points based system (PBS) on 27 November 2008.

2. The regulations for entry into the UK are constantly changing and it is vital that you check the Home Office UK Border Agency website www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk on a regular basis.

International students applying to study from 1 April 2009 – Tier 4

1. From the end of March 2009 international students coming to study for more than six months (or are already in the UK and want to apply to extend their permission to stay) must pass a points-based assessment and score 40 points before they are able to travel to the United Kingdom.

2. Thirty points are derived from a satisfactory visa letter from a licensed sponsor and ten points for its ability to show they have enough money to cover course fees and monthly living costs for up to 12 months.

3. International students will be allowed to study only with a licensed sponsor and as a condition of being a sponsor the education provider will be responsible for the student while they are in the UK. They must tell the UK Border Agency if the student does not arrive for the start of the course, if they leave the course, defer or suspend their studies, or if they are absent for significant periods of time.

4. Working: While studying

There are many opportunities for international students to work in the UK during their studies. Special rules make it possible for them to work while studying, the opportunities available include part-time or vacation work.

1. Students on courses of more than six months can actually work for 20 hours part time per week and full time during vacations.

2. Students can find out about part-time jobs that are available by consulting notice boards around their institution, looking in local newspapers and job centres

3. Many institutions have their own 'job shop' which displays part-time and holiday vacancies and may issue job vacancy bulletins.

4. Many students find that working part time helps improve their English and understand the UK work culture, but they must be careful not to let work interfere with their studies.

5. One thing students has to remember is to think carefully about how much time is available to do a job while studying. Success on the course must be your priority.

 

Post study Work visa

a. The Post-Study Work category of the Tier 1 visa is designed as a transitional route to allow the most talented non-EEA nationals graduating from UK universities to transfer into a work visa.

b. Part of the Point based system (PBS) is the introduction of the post study worker category which provides a bridge from being a student to becoming a skilled or highly skilled worker.

c. On completion of the Bachelors or Masters course a student will be allowed to stay back in the UK for 2 years on a PSW visa and work fulltime.

d. Once you find a suitable job during this period you can convert your visa to other visa status as per the defined requirements. 

Job prospects 1. Most of the universities in the UK help its

students getting a job placements (Meet employers on campus). Like Internship, Graduate placements, year in industry, Vacation placement, overseas placements, etc.

2. With the Post study visa in place many

companies in UK are looking to recruit Indian graduates as there is no hassle for them to apply for visas.

3. On an average many students who

Graduates and have no work experience will find a job with salary ranging between 17,000 – 28,000 GBP.

 

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