From focusing on your subject earlier on shorter degrees to making the most of the student lifestyle, there’s much to recommend enrolling in the UK, says Thalia Thompson
The UK is one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students. More than 600,000 overseas students’ are currently enrolled in university here, making up 24 per cent of the total student population. Here, we look at what makes studying at a UK university unique…
The Benefits of Studying at a UK University
Specialise Sooner
One big difference between the UK and most other countries is that we tend to specialise earlier. For example, in Australia undergraduates often study modules outside of their main subject area. In the USA, most students follow a common curriculum for the first two years before majoring in their chosen subject (with law and medicine only available as postgraduate options). This suits some students, and the UK also offers some broader courses, such as joint honours, liberal arts or natural sciences. But most UK students will be specialising from the very start. Save Time (and Money)
This focus means that a bachelor’s honours degree takes three years in England and Wales, but four years in the US and in some provinces in Canada. In Australia and South Africa, you can graduate after three years with a bachelor’s degree but an honours degree requires an extra year of study. Some UK universities offer a fast-track two-year degree. Postgrad...