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THE UNITED KINGDOM IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND STUDY
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The United Kingdom’s economy is huge. In fact, it’s the sixth largest in the world and has enjoyed steady economic growth until the current world economic downturn. In essence though, businesses are still growing and people are finding work.
The UK fulfills the criteria for many students’ needs and has some of the best universities in the world.
In the UK, you can complete your course faster than other countries. An undergraduate course takes just three years and a postgraduate program takes only a year to complete. Shorter course terms enable you to fast-track your professional career. This also brings down your overall expenses of pursuing international education.
Not every country in the world has a solid healthcare system. In fact, very few have a National Health Service (NHS) like the UK. Legal residents in the UK have access to free healthcare. International students can access the NHS upon payment of the International Health Surcharge (IHS).
There are few places with such a rich culture as the UK. With its mixed ethnic population and a long and interesting history, it is a fascinating place to explore.
The UK is ideally placed for taking short trips to other countries. Many European destinations can be reached in just a few hours from London, which makes it a great travel hub.
You are allowed to work while you are studying for a limited number of hours during term time and unlimited hours during holiday period. You will also have an opportunity to stay, live and work in the UK after successfully completing your course.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
While studying and after completion of your course.
You are allowed to work while studying if you study at a university or college that is listed on both the official UKVI Sponsor list and the list of ‘recognised bodies’.
International students who study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at a recognised university are allowed to work part time during term for up to 20 hours a week and full-time during the holidays.
You will also get an opportunity to stay, live and work full-time in the United Kingdom after you have successfully completed your course
FINDING A PART-TIME JOB WHILE STUDYING
On or off-campus
You can find part-time jobs in your campus or off-campus
Check with campus placement-board
The best way to get a job on campus is to regularly check with campus placement centre’s notice board or speak to relevant campus authorities for job openings.
On-campus job placements
On-campus work opportunities usually include administrative jobs, at the cafeteria or a teaching assistant position.
Off-campus job placements
For-off campus job opportunities, look for vacancies online. StudentJob, Employment 4 Student are online portals that provides information about available work opportunities for students.
Hospitality & Retails Industry
Hospitality & retails industry work opportunities are usually in abundance.
Be a tutor
Work as a tutor if you have existing qualifications or experties.
WHY CHOOSE THE UNITED KINGDOM?
The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations to study higher education, with more than 500,000 international students enrolling each year.
- One of the world’s leading destinations for international students, second only to the USA. UK universities are among the best in the world, and consistently perform well in world rankings. They also have a reputation for world-class research.
- UK higher education degrees and qualifications are recognised by employers and academics worldwide.
- Students get the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and connections to drive forward their careers.
- High quality postgraduate study opportunities are also available at the majority of UK universities, with some universities offering sponsorship to extend Tier 4 visas.
Going to university in the UK is a great way to expand your knowledge, meet new people, experience a new culture, and enjoy new experiences. You’ll get plenty of support at university, and a chance to experience a great student lifestyle. Whatever your interests, there’s a huge range of clubs and societies, as well as a diverse social life on offer.
The benefits:
- Choose from over 50,000 courses, in more than 25 subject areas.
- UK courses are generally shorter than other countries, helping to reduce overall tuition fees and accommodation costs.
- You are also allowed to work while studying for a limited number of hours during term time and unlimited hours during holiday period.
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Each country has distinct regions, each offering large cosmopolitan cities, towns, and countryside villages.
- The UK has a multicultural society, with a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and faiths.
- You’ll find widely varied cuisine, strong transport links, famous music festivals, and international sporting championships.
STUDY & WORK IN THE BRITISH ISLES
LOOK BEYOND TRADITIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION ROUTES
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN THE BRITISH ISLES
Studying in Jersey, Channel Islands is significantly cheaper compared to studying in the UK.
You are allowed to work for a limited number of hours per week to help support yourself while studying
Many local educational providers have links with local businesses, which will help when gaining work experience and improve chances of employment once you have graduated.
Typically classes are between 10-20 students compared to 200 in the UK. In addition, one-to-one contact is more than you would normally experience in the UK, this increases your ability to pass with a high marks.
Despite being taught in Jersey, many of the courses will be in partnership with UK institutions.
A possibility for graduates to live and work for up to 5 years after finishing their course.
You are allowed to work while you are studying for a limited number of hours during term time and unlimited hours during holiday period. You will also have an opportunity to stay, live and work in the UK after successfully completing your course.