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The UK education system typically requires three years for a bachelor’s degree and one year for a taught master’s degree.
If your IELTS score does not meet the entry requirements and you need to take a Pre-Sessional course, you must take the UKVI IELTS.
The entry requirements for UK postgraduate programs often specify required undergraduate grades, which can be converted to a percentage scale as follows: First Class Honours (or written as 1) refers to 70% or above Upper Second Class Honours (or written as 2.1) refers to 60-69% Lower Second Class Honours (or written as 2.2) refers to 50-59%
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the centralized student application agency for universities across the UK.
Almost all UK higher education institutions are members of UCAS, and all students wishing to study at a UK university, including UK and EU students and international students, must apply through UCAS.
Although changes may occur later, generally, applications can only be submitted once. Applicants can choose up to five programs, and the details are kept confidential, with each institution unable to see the applicant’s other choices.
The total budget for studying in the UK for one year (tuition + living expenses + other costs) is approximately $25,800 - $64,500, with London being more expensive (around $32,250 - $64,500) and non-London areas more affordable (around $25,800 - $51,600).
Tuition fees for undergraduate programs are about $19,350 - $38,700/year, and master’s programs are about $19,350 - $51,600/year.
Living expenses vary by region, with London at around $20,640/year and other areas at around $15,480/year.
Other costs include visas (around $632), language courses (around $3,870 - $15,480), and miscellaneous expenses like flights (around $1,290 - $2,580).
It’s recommended to apply for scholarships or choose non-London areas to reduce costs and reserve an additional 10-20% budget to account for exchange rate fluctuations.