Ways to study in the UK

Whatever your level, the UK has the right course for you. UK institutions offer undergraduate, postgraduate, career-based and pre-university courses that you can tailor to your needs. You can also learn English in its natural home; enhance your prospects at an independent school or study for a UK qualification in your own country.

UK postgraduate study

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Get a head start in your career with a UK postgraduate degree. The UK is a world-leader in innovation and many university facilities are state-of-the-art. A UK postgraduate education will give you an edge over the competition.

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UK career-based and pre-university study

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Pre-university qualifications give you the best possible chance of being accepted on to your first choice of UK course and institution. If you plan to head out into the workplace, a UK career-based degree will give you an edge over the competition.

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Quality standards for UK courses and institutions

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The UK education system is respected and valued all over the world. To ensure standards remain high, there are many independent organisations who regularly inspect and accredit UK institutions and courses.

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UK independent boarding schools

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Starting your UK education in an independent school is the perfect opportunity to learn about UK life and culture. You can study for world-famous qualifications that will set you on the path to future success.

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UK qualifications in your own country

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Study in the way that suits your lifestyle and budget with a UK qualification in your own country. You can benefit from a UK education without leaving your job, disrupting your family, or spending a long time away from home.

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UK undergraduate study and degrees

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With a UK degree you can specialise in the subject that interests you, in a country renowned for the quality of its research and the reputation of its academics.

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Study English in the UK

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Over 600,000 students a year come to study English in the UK - the birthplace of the English language. 
Why not join them?

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