Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate
courses

The degree intensifying
your specialization!

Postgraduate course, a phase wherein students wish to specialize in a particular course, lasts for 1- 4year in the UK depending upon the course you opt for. Well, a considerable benefit of completing your  master’s in a year is that you can save yourself a lot of time and get ahead in your career much quicker than your mates.

While the UK professors are experts, they tend to mold you in a practical way that intensifies your subject depth, direction, and knowledge, be it a taught master program or a research one. With over 164 universities to select from, the cost of completing a postgraduate degree in the UK can range anywhere between £10,000 to £38,000 approximately.

Taught Masters program such as MBA, MA, Msc, etc., is a traditional full-time program ranging from 1-2 years, whereas research masters program is an extensive academic program for those who want to opt for
a postgraduate research degree ranging between 3-4 years. Not just an MBA, but many other courses inclusive of MBA mentioned below are a part of the UK’s

MBA

Popularly known as Masters of Business Administration, an MBA is a global management program that is a year or two-long in the UK with the focus on giving practical and corporate exposure to future managers

Postgraduate diplomas

Thirty weeks long course, a postgraduate diploma is a course that is horizontally equal to that of a master’s but relatively shorter than that. This course enhances students’ competencies wherein a thesis or dissertation isn’t required.

PhDs or doctorates

You can choose to study for the highest academic degree from either a Ph.D. or doctorate from the Uk. A bright career as a lecturer or researcher is awaiting you and your super specialization.

Different types of Masters

The most generic and popular masters to choose from are;

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Master of Engineering (MEng)
  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Master of Research (MRes)

Eligibility criteria:

Before applying to any UK universities, you need to meet UCAS(Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) criteria to be eligible for the application. Some of the requirements to keep in mind for undergraduate programs are;

  • IELTS score: 6.0-6.5 or more
  • A-levels courses: Equivalent to 2 or 3 UK A-level subjects

 

Documents

Entry-level documents required to enter postgraduate courses are;

IELTS/TOEFL/GMAT certificate stating 6.0/6.5 bands or more/equivalent
Higher secondary school certificate
Higher Secondary transcripts
Reference/Recommendation letter written by your high school teacher
Statement of purpose/ personal statement
Scanned copy of visa & passport
Documents supporting your finances
Other achievement certificates

 

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Timeline

Eligibility check

To be able to apply for the undergraduate course, you need to pass all the eligibility criteria.

University/College shortlisting

Once you are eligible for undertaking an undergraduate program, you can now choose from various universities to do the same.

Language acquisition

As per the university’s English language requirements, you need to grab hold of your language certificates.

Documents arrangement

Once every certificate is in your hand, start arranging all the documents required to apply to your dream university.

Apply

Now is the time to submit your application as per the modes that your institution accepts.

Confirmation

In case no specific reason arises, you will now receive an admission confirmation in the form of an offer letter from your desired institution.

Financial proofs

Please get your 28 days before bank statements prepared as financial proof to proceed further.

Visa

Apply and get your student visa.

Travel and health insurance

Acquire travel and health insurance to be able to fly to the UK.

Medical and TB

Make sure to get your Tuberculosis(TB) reports done along with the full-body health checkup.

Air tickets

After finishing all the processes, as mentioned earlier, you can now get your plane seat booked.

Prepaid/travel cards

Make sure to grab your travel cards to have an initial financial backup.

Meet your buddy

Finally, after reaching the UK, you will meet your preliminary human support, your buddy.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top universities in Uk to study from?

While there are many great universities in Uk, the most popular ones amongst Indian students are;

  • University of Greenwich
  • Middlesex University
  • Cardiff University
  • University of East London
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • University of Salford
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • Northumbria University
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • University of Bedfordshire

Is the eligibility criteria mentioned above only considered?

No, these are the most basic eligibility criteria required generally, the specific criteria depend upon your preferred course and university

Is it possible to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis?

No, the Uk student visa does not allow you to study a part-time postgraduate course