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| 1. When do the courses start in the UK ? |
| The main intake for all the British Universities is in September but some of the universities would also have a second intake in January/February only for the popular courses related to management and IT. |
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| 2. What are the entry criteria for an undergraduate and a postgraduate course ? |
| The Criteria differs from course to course and from university to university. Usually for an undergraduate course you need to successfully complete standard XII or HSC and for a postgraduate programme you should have 12+3 or 12+4 in that subject area. Sometimes relevant work experience is considered on individual basis. |
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| 3. What is the duration of course in the UK
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| Normally for an undergraduate course the course duration of 3 years or 4 years in case of a sandwich course (sandwich course - after completing 2 years of bachelors a student can undertake a year of commercial training before returning for a final year in college. The main advantage is that the student gets real experience while in the learning mode.) Most universities offer this type of education. |
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| 4. What kind of exams I need to appear for to secure admission in a British University
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| You may have to appear for GMAT exam to get an admission into a MBA course in some universities. You may be required to give an English Language Test such as IELTS or TOEFL before the university confirms your admission. The British Council and the IDP conduct the IELTS exams. The minimum scores usually required are 6.0 for IELTS and 550 for TOEFL. |
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| 5. How do I get a visa for study in the UK ? |
| You should first apply for admissions to study at the university. If you satisfy all the entry requirements of the University for that Particular Course then the university will issue you with a Letter of Confirmation of Final Offer. This is an official document, stating the terms and duration of your study, and it may be used for visa application purposes. Our counselors at Planet Education will guide you through the application and visa procedure. |
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| 6. Is it difficult to get Visas ? |
| Student visas for UK are relatively easy to obtain. Students who provide a confirmed offer from a British University and evidence of financial support for tuition fees and living costs are issued visas. Contact your local Planet Education office for further and detailed information. Our counselors at Planet Education are trained enough to guide you to make a good file. |
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| 7. Will I get refund of the fees if my visa is refused
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| You will receive a refund of the deposit when you send the university a copy of your visa refusal letter from the High Commission. A few universities deduct a small amount, usually no more than 100 pounds, for processing the refund payment. It also depends upon how early you inform your university. |
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| 8. How do I choose the best university and the best course? Is there any ranking system
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| Our counselors at Planet Education can help you to choose the best combination of universities and courses. There are unofficial league tables compiled by newspapers and other publications, but they do not always fully reflect the actual ranking of the university you wish to study in. Most students will use them as a general guide for studying in the UK but rely on the results in the UK government's teaching and research quality assessment exercises when assessing the strength of universities. Please contact your local Planet Education for information on these assessments. |
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| 9. Can I study part-time or can I study a diploma/certificate course in the UK
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| Although universities do offer part-time courses and diploma/certificate courses overseas students can apply for full-time degree course only. |
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| 10. Can I enroll for distance-learning programme
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| Yes, there are some universities that offer distance-learning programmes. |
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| 11. I am a commerce graduate and want to pursue MBA, what are the requirements for the same
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| To obtain an MBA from an accredited or good level university, the candidate must have minimum 2 to 3 years of full-time work experience of managerial or middle managerial cadre after the first degree. Universities have developed useful alternative master's programmes for those without prior work experience. These sometimes follow a curriculum almost identical to the MBA. An MSc or MA is offered as a parallel alternative to the MBA degree at a school where the MBA provision is accredited or is designed for experience professionals.
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| 12. Can I bring my husband/wife/children to the UK
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| You will usually be allowed to bring your husband/wife and any children under the age of 18 with you, as long as you show that you can support and accommodate them for the duration of your stay. They will normally be allowed to work if your leave to remain in the UK as a student lasts for 12 months or more. |
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| 13. Can I work while I am living in the UK ? |
| Students who are not citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) are usually granted permission to work in the UK part-time up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations. However, you should be aware that you would only be admitted to the United Kingdom on the understanding that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependants without taking employment. Therefore, you cannot rely on finding employment in the United Kingdom to fund your stay here.
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| 14. Will my husband/wife be allowed to work
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| If you are married and your visa gives you permission to remain in the UK as a student for 12 months or more, then your spouse will be permitted to work during their stay
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| 15. Can I stay and work in the UK when my studies have finished
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In the past, most degree-course students have found it difficult to obtain permission to work in the UK after their studies have finished. But the UK Government has recently changed its policies to make it easier for some students to stay and work in the UK on successful completion of their studies. If an employer obtains a work permit for a student who has completed a recognized degree in the UK , the student may become a work permit-holder without having to leave the UK .
Under the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme, students graduating in certain physical sciences, mathematics and engineering may be able to stay in the UK to look for or take work for 12 months after their graduation without a work permit. A list of approved courses can be found on the Working in the UK website by clicking on Schemes and Programmes. |
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| 16. Can I extend my stay as a student
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| If you decide during your stay that on completion of a degree course you would like to undertake postgraduate study, you may apply for an extension of stay to the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, which is part of the Home Office. You will have to provide evidence that you have a confirmed place on a course of study and that you are able to support yourself financially during the period of study. Provided that you can do this, you should be granted an extension of stay until the end of your proposed course. |
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| 17. Where will I live
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| All International Students are guaranteed a place in the university accommodation close to their place of study at least for the first year of their course. |
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| 18. What will be the tuition fees and living expenses if I decide to study in a good level British University
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| Fees for a good level British university will start from GBP 7500 onwards depending upon the university, its location and the course. However, some universities will have certain discount schemes if you pay the fees in full. In addition to this some of the universities will also give a discount of GBP 1000 for Indian Students. A minimum of GBP 6500–7000 per year will be required for your living expenses but it really depends on a student's lifestyle and also the location of the university campus. |
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