Access/Foundation Courses:
Access courses are designed to prepare people who did not have the
opportunity to gain A level qualifications at school for entry to
degree courses. Some are fairly general, while others prepare
students in a specific subject area and these may be linked to a
specific degree course at a particular university.
Certificate/Diploma
Courses:
British universities/colleges offer a wide
range of Certificate and Diploma courses such as (HNDand HNC).
Credit transfer:
There are a number of qualifications (such as
HNC/HND, one or more years of a degree course at a recognized
university, a UK Certificate in Education, three full credits of the
Open University) which may allow you to be considered for entry to a
later stage of the course.
Entry requirements
for undergraduates:
General Certificate of Secondary Education or
General Certificate of Education, Ordinary, Advanced Supplementary
and Advanced levels, but other qualifications, including the BTEC
and GNVQs, are accepted.
Master of Research (MRes) Degree:
The Master of Research (MRes) degree is a one
year full-time programme aims to provide a structured and
progressive training in research techniques as a foundation for
future doctoral study or for a research career in industry. Most
programmes usually include advanced taught courses and research
project.
Course of Study
or Research:
A candidate for the MPhil or PhD degree may
begin the course at any time during the year but it is usual to
begin in September/October. The minimum length for the Mphil and PhD
is two years full-time, or the equivalent in part-time study.
Examination:
For the Mphil in most subjects the candidate
is required to submit a thesis and be examined orally. Methods of
examination vary according to the subject and course. For most
courses a report on an individual project or essay is compulsory.
The examination will also usually include written papers and may be
supplemented by a practical or oral examination and/or course work.
Application
procedure:
Every application is considered on its own
merits but you should normally have a first degree or equivalent,
and may be required to attend an additional course or pass a
qualifying examination before or during the course.
Uk Qualifications
Recognition:
The
National Academic Recognition Information Centre
for the UK, and are run under contract to the Department for
Education and Employment. They can provide you with comparability
information for your international qualifications against UK
standards. for more information go to.