Features information on studying at Postgraduate level in the UK, what is involved, what opportunities there are, lists details £75 million of funding available to Postgraduate students.
Every year more than 270,000 students from all around the world come to study in the UK - and the number is growing by 10 per cent a year. At present, most students coming to the UK have to rely on information from their friends, and brief leaflets and booklets supplied by universities. This indispensable guide tells students all they need to know about Britain's higher education system: the application process, funding, immigration controls, health service, accommodation, study methods and employment opportunities, as well as university life, British customs and habits, and lots of other information on day to day living in the UK.
This popular guide has been fully updated and redesigned to reflect exactly what today's students want to know. It is the most accessible guide to higher education and student life in the UK and provides reliable, lively and unbiased information on what universities really offer. The establishments are listed alphabetically, with each entry providing a wealth of information, from a description of the campuses to famous alumni. A separate section supplies a list of courses and which universities offer them, making it easy for the reader to cross-reference their chosen course with the right university.
What is the difference between an academic and professional qualification? Who should get a professional qualification? Did you know that some professions can not be legally practised with a degree alone? Why get a UK qualification? Is it expensive to gain a British qualification? What is a chartered institute or society, and is it better than a non-chartered body? What is the difference between a professional body and a trade union? These are all questions answered in this book which is designed to help individuals choose a career path and the right professional organisation. In today's world it isn't enough to have a qualification, you need to be able to meet with peers and use the valuable networks that are already in place to foster your profession. Your Professional Qualification provides a comprehensive survey of the qualifications available in the UK along with guidance on where they lead, entry requirements, where to apply and where to study. Derived from the vast and authoritative British Qualifications database, this important publication provides the first easily accessible guide to qualifications and how to get them in the UK. Built around a comprehensive directory of professional qualifying bodies each professional area is described in depth and its qualifications identified and explained. The book is supported by a simple website, which ensures purchasers of the book are kept up-to-speed with new developments.
The most comprehensive guide on postgraduate grants and professional funding globally. For thirty-four years it has been the leading source for up-to-date information on the availability of, and eligibility for, postgraduate and professional awards. Each entry is verified by its awarding body and all information is updated annually.
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