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Yes but it depends on your grade and the school you graduate from. But from my own point of view I feel its better you apply for a 1 Yr BSC Top Up and after that you can do your masters

Not sure but I am sure you can come with dependant when you are doing a masters degree.

Yes as for as its from a reputable university.

Yes. Each dependant comes with an extra cost

A Master’s degree in the UK has the difficulty level of pursuing Master’s in any other country such as the USA, Canada or Australia. However, the grading system of the UK is what sets it apart from the rest of the countries.

Full-time Masters usually involve one or two years of study, while part-time programmes last between two and four years.

With an excellent reputation for world-class research and top-notch institutions, a masters degree in England is recognized and revered by employers and academics worldwide. Even better, you’ll find yourself in one of the hottest travel destinations in the world.

Business Courses. It is a well-known fact that UK Business schools are among the world’s best universities, according to several relevant rankings.

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Can you work in the UK after master’s? Yes. You can look for jobs as soon as you complete your master’s degree. With a Tier-2 Visa, you are allowed to stay in the UK for 2 years while searching for employment

The average cost of masters in the UK for international students ranges between 12,700– 31,000 GBP (per year). It is a full-time course of either 1 or 2 years. The universities also offer many specialization options and the degrees can be either course-based, research-based, or a combination of both.

Yes, you can stay in the U.K. following the completion of your studies, and that’s with the new graduate visa. So for undergraduate and master’s students, that’s up to two years following the completion of your studies. And for PhD students up to three years.

From 1st-July 2021, international students who completed either an undergraduate or a master’s degree will be able to stay and work in UK for two years through the newly announced Graduate Route. Also, PhD students can stay up to three years through the Graduate Route visa.

During term time, international students can work for a maximum of: 20 hours a week if you are studying at undergraduate or masters level at a higher education institution. 20 hours a week if you are on a study abroad programme at an “overseas higher education institution” in the UK.

The first reason why we see international students not getting jobs in the UK with sponsorship is because they are not educated about their options. This is a two sided problem because in addition to knowing what your options are, you need to see if they align to the long term career plans you have set for yourself

The most common Tier 2 visas allow a registered company (see full list) to employ an international student in the UK for up to five years. The job role must fit the criteria for Tier 2 – a minimum salary of £20,800 and a particular skill set – but almost all graduate schemes will comfortably surpass this criterion.

2 years. A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK.

National Minimum Wages for International Students in the UK. For a student aged between 18 and 20, it is £6.15 per hour. For those aged 21 and over, the NMW is £8.70 per hour

Studying in the UK is generally cheaper than studying at equally ranked universities in the United States. Given that degree programs are also often shorter than those at home, students are poised to get the best bang for their buck by pursuing a British education.

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According to Number, the average cost of living in the UK is 5.44% cheaper than in the US, while rent is 20.97% cheaper than in the US. The exact amount will vary depending on exactly where you study in the UK. According to the National Union of Students, the average living costs of studying in the UK in London are about £13,400 (~US$21,800), compared to £12,100 for the rest of England (~US$15,200). Average costs of living in Wales for students, according to the University of Cardiff, total about £7,300 (US$ 9,200), while the University of Edinburgh estimates the figure for Scotland to be about £15,400 (US$19,400). Queen’s University Belfast estimates the costs of studying in Northern Ireland at £10,200 (US$12,800). You can read more about the cost of study in the UK here.

If you fail a year, you may get a chance to re-sit your exams, though your marks may be capped at 40% (that is, a third-class degree). If you fail again, you would typically have to retake the entire year, drop out or consider switching to a new subject. Failing individual coursework assignments would probably do no more than hurt your grade average, though in some cases you may be allowed to resubmit. Keep in mind that whatever happens, you should be able to receive counselling and study tips from a student advisor.

This is a popular question that universities ask you in entrance interviews. The key to answering it successfully is to match your answer with your application. Express your interest in the university based on your research. Explain how you’re impressed with the successes and achievements of the department or a particular academic that will be involved on your course. Demonstrate your enthusiasm to study at the university. Most importantly, explain how you trust it to be the best place to develop your experience and skills.

You can find out more about all of the institutions in the UK with our list of universities.

Second on the list of top interview questions, answering it involves similar skills to the previous question. Think hard about your reasons for applying for a particular course. Perhaps it’s a continuation of your undergraduate course or a development of your current career. Consider career aspirations and options at all times and ensure you give a clear idea of your reasons for applying. Prepare your answer for this question carefully as you can expect it to come up at every interview you attend.

This does not mean your personal life. The interviewers don’t want to know that you were born in Sheffield but grew up with your cat in Scarborough. Tell them why you are passionate about the subject you have chosen and of any professional experience you have. Keep the answer relevant and concise; facts and figures are helpful for doing this. Extracurricular and volunteering activities are great examples to include. Include your personal achievements whilst staying relevant to this question.

This is your time to shine! If you’re asked this question, it gives you permission to go all out with listing your best skills. But be careful how many skills you list. Reeling off a list of skills with no evidence won’t impress the panel. Instead, focus on three or four skills that make you a great candidate and provide examples. You might be creative, a quick learner, flexible, hold great people and teamwork skills; whatever you’re good at, let them know (with examples)!

This is a tricky question to answer, nobody is perfect after all. Instead, state something which is (or was) a weakness, but also explain the steps you have put in place to change this. You could provide weaknesses the interviewer already knows such as lacking a Postgraduate Qualification. Or state weaknesses that aren’t related to the course.

If asked this question, it’s important not to just state your career goals, you need to explain how you intend to succeed. Broad statements like ‘wanting to become a specialist’ are unmeasurable. Instead you should state that you want to become a leading expert in the field with several published works. The goals should be attainable within the next five years, although you may wish to elaborate further if appropriate.

There are many work philosophies that universities want to see. Motivation, focus, balancing, creativity and resourcefulness are often top of their lists though. Pick out two or three work ethics that you hold and give examples of when you’ve had to use them. For example, you may have had to balance work with university in your undergraduate years.

Although it’s tempting to say, “No, of course not, this is the only University I’m interested in and I want to spend my dying days in its libraries”, everyone knows this probably isn’t true and as such, it won’t help you get on the course. Be honest, if you’re looking at a few other courses, tell them, but be sure to say why this course is the best of the bunch! It is advisable only to apply for related courses. Applying for an MA in Humanities and an MSc in Biosciences shows that you may not be passionate about a particular field of study.

If you haven’t decided which courses to apply for yet, start your search with Coursefindr.

In order to answer this question correctly you need to make sure you know the course like the back of your hand. You need to know what is involved in the course, is it research based or are you required to complete practical work? When you know this you can match your skills to what is required. Don’t be shy in reminding the interview panel what is required of students on the course and explain how your skills (which you’ve probably mentioned already by this point) match up perfectly.

These are what we think are the top 10 questions asked by university interview panels in the UK. If you’ve attended a postgraduate interview, why not let others know what questions you were asked and perhaps even give your opinions on the best way to answer them!

Don’t give a specific job title or position, you’re asking for trouble if you do! Tell the university interview panel instead about a dream career, free from titles or companies. This makes it easier for the interviewer to understand what you want to do, as it allows them to create the job you want in their mind.

This question allows you to set the agenda and explain anything unusual about your application – for example, if you’re choosing a subject that’s different from previous studies.

It also gives you the opportunity to emphasise things that you didn’t articulate strongly in your CV, postgraduate application or personal statement. You’ll need to discuss your education and work experience, highlighting your achievements and qualifications.

Bear in mind that the interviewer isn’t interested in unrelated hobbies or your social life, instead focus on how your non-academic background – in combination with your undergraduate degree – has prepared you for postgraduate study.

Shine a spotlight on things that demonstrate your ability, determination and drive. Maybe you set up an event or implemented a business idea. Perhaps you’ve completed a period of volunteering abroad or raised money for charity by running a marathon. All these things could help to set you apart from the competition.

Demonstrate to the interviewer that you’re determined to gain a place on the course by doing your research into the programme and university.

With regards to the course, be specific. If your heart is set on this particular programme because it offers modules that will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of your area of interest, say so. If you’re drawn to the course due to the expertise of its leaders or because it provides a unique placement opportunity, talk about that.

When explaining why you want to study at this particular institution, be honest. If it’s as simple as their state-of-the-art facilities or their impressive graduate employment rates, it’s ok to say so. To make your answer stand out though you could mention that you want to be taught by an eminent lecturer or that you’ve spoken to alumni of your chosen course and the university and programme comes highly recommended.

While this question gives you the opportunity to explain a poor grade or a bad semester you need to make sure you don’t come across in a bad light by blaming other people – for example, your tutors.

Use this as your opportunity to let the interviewer know if you really did have extenuating circumstances. It’s unlikely that you’d be able to explain away a year of poor marks without serious mitigation, as interviewers can clearly see through excuses but if you feel the need to explain a bad mark that was out of character then this is your chance to do so.

To ensure that your answer strikes the right tone, practice with friends or family beforehand.

Talk about things that will make your application look positive. Mention soft skills, such as teamwork, organisation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Anything that highlights how you’ve overcome a challenge is useful, as this shows what type of problem-solver you are. However, you must have concrete, practical examples of every skill that you mention.

Demonstrate the skill of leadership and give details to show the depth of your commitment. You don’t have to hold an office or a title to display leadership – it can be demonstrated in many different ways. Describing how you organised something or motivated a group of people is just as impressive.

Avoid mention of anything irrelevant or obvious, or things that a graduate in any discipline will have, such as the ability to write essays, use email, social media or word processors. Sell yourself here, but make sure you don’t sound too boastful either.

This is a classic postgraduate interview question. The first rule is to never say that you don’t have any weaknesses – even a perfect candidate has something they could work on. On the other hand, don’t get carried away listing your faults. Concentrate on one or two weaknesses at the most.

To ensure that this this question doesn’t work against you, choose a weakness that you’re currently succeeding in overcoming. For example:

• ‘I struggle with my self-confidence but joining a club/society during my undergraduate studies and my voluntary/work experience has helped hugely with this.’
• ‘I used to stress about deadlines, but now I allow myself plenty of time before a deadline to make sure that I don’t leave everything to the last minute.’
• ‘I tend to be disorganised, but the calendar on my phone is helping me to stay organised so I can be truly effective.’

Be prepared to back up these initial statements with solid examples of how you’re working to overcome your weakness.

This question is asked to see if you have logically thought through your future plans and how the postgraduate degree fits in with these.

If there is a massive disconnect it doesn’t reflect well, so your career trajectory must look sensible and relevant in the context of the course you have chosen to study.

Postgraduate study shouldn’t be undertaken to bide time while you decide what you want to do. Admissions tutors will expect you to have a solid reason for wanting to study the course and some sort of career plan in place once you graduate.

The job you aspire to should demonstrate that you have knowledge of the prospective industry and the job market.

If you want to start your own business, that’s great, but you need to explain how the degree will enable you to do this.

When interviewers ask this question, they’re trying to learn something about you through the person that you admire most – so explain your choice. Avoid well-known figures, unless you can say something original about them.

A variation on this question could be ‘what is your favourite book and why?’ Again, the interviewer is not looking for a detailed report. They want to learn more about you from the books that you read. This is because your answer can indicate your interests, beliefs or goals.

Everyone has had to make tough decisions at times. This question aims to test the candidate’s reasoning ability, problem-solving skills and judgement.

Think of examples from part-time work experience, undergraduate study or your social or family background.

An okay answer shows that you can make a difficult analytical or reasoning-based decision, for example, being able to sieve through lots of data to find an optimum solution. A good answer shows that you can make a difficult interpersonal decision, or even more impressive, a tricky data-driven decision that includes interpersonal considerations.

Making decisions based on data is important, but almost every decision has an impact on people too. The best candidates look at all sides of an issue and try to make an informed, balanced decision. It’s good to talk through your logic as you try to solve the problem – admissions tutors like that.

Don’t be fooled. While this is an opportunity for you to ask your interviewer some questions, you’re still being assessed.

Avoid asking about anything that’s already been explained through the institution’s literature as this shows a lack of research. Questions about how many holidays you’ll get or whether you’ll have lectures or seminars every day are also a no-go. Similarly, you shouldn’t say that you have no questions at all.

To impress, you’ll need to do your homework and come up with a few focused questions such as:

• ‘What would graduates say was the most valuable thing about the postgraduate programme?’
• ‘I read that there is the opportunity to study abroad or complete an internship – can you tell me more about that?’

While the interviewer won’t need a breakdown of your financial situation, they might be keen to know how you’ll pay for your studies and if you’ve applied for any postgraduate funding.

The financial side of things can seem a little complicated so before your interview it’s a good idea to gain an overview of any postgraduate loans, scholarships/bursaries, Research Council grants, employer sponsorship etc. so you can briefly discuss this. Having a handle on this aspect also shows the interviewer that you’re well organised.

If you plan to work throughout your studies, don’t be afraid to mention this. It won’t reflect badly on your application and if offered a place on the course you’ll be able to get help and support.