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Agriculture and related subjects

The Long Man of Wilmington, chalk hill figure East Sussex © Britainonview/Martin Bren

A huge choice of roles is open to anyone who studies agriculture-related subjects in the UK. Veterinary surgeons can choose to work in practice, industry, food hygiene, teaching or research, while consultants are in needed in the area of humanitarian issues such as Fair Trade agreements. More...

Applied and Pure sciences

Beatson Institute for cancer research, Glasgow - Tina Norris

The UK's tradition of inspiring brilliant minds is evident in the calibre of its scientists. From Charles Darwin, the father of evolution who changed the way we look at ourselves and our planet, to Sir Paul Nurse, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, UK scientists have been responsible for many important scientific breakthroughs. More...

Architecture, building and planning

Glasgow Science Centre: The Glasgow Tower and the IMAX Theatre Buildings - © Keith Hunter

UK architects have created some of the most forward-looking and stylish architecture in the world. Today, UK architects and architectural practices are doing their best to save our planet. Sustainability is now a compulsory part of the curriculum in the UK's architecture schools. More...

Business and administrative studies

Workplace English conference, Hong Kong, 19 February 2001 - © Tim Hall

The UK's history of commercial achievement is as long as it is impressive. Success stories of UK business include Stuart Rose, credited with reviving the fortunes of Marks & Spencer, (recently voted one of Europe's favorite shops) and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, best known for setting up easyJet at just 28 years of age, a company which posted a £133 million profit in 2006. More...

Computer and mathematical sciences

Computer hardware under scrutiny © Robert Pogson

Computing is among the most rapidly expanding subjects in education today. Universities and other educational institutions are using online resources as tools of learning more than ever before. More...

Creative arts and design

Woman in black walking past an all white exhibit at the Tate St Ives Gallery, Cornwall - © Britainonview/Martin Brent

Think of some of the most famous artists, fashion designers and writers in the world and there's a good chance that many of them will have trained or studied in the UK. With alumni such as Damien Hirst, John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Vikram Seth and Kazuo Ishiguro, it's no wonder that UK universities and colleges attract arts and humanities students from all over the world. More...

Engineering and technology

'B of the Bang' is a sculpture designed by Thomas Heatherwick erected in Manchester, England - © Mat Wright

The UK's tradition of inspiring great engineering minds runs throughout history to the present day. The great work of UK-trained engineers is everywhere: when you sit and watch television, you're looking at the work of Scottish innovator John Logie Baird. More...

English language

The British Library, London © Mat Wright

The English language today is used in every area, from business, science and the internet to arts, culture and the media. Many international organisations expect employees to have a good level of English. More than 1.4 billion people (a quarter of the world's population) live in countries where English is an official language. More...

Health and medicine

A student doctor with a blood sample © Mark Hakansson

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) was created in 1948, is the largest organisation in Europe - with over a million employees - and has been used as a model for public health systems worldwide. Reflecting this, the UK's tradition of healthcare education is among the finest in the world, offering a wide variety of training, world-class teaching and excellent facilities. More...

Humanities

This sculpture in the British Library's piazza was created by the distinguished sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi © Mat Wright

The UK is steeped in history and culture, with a galaxy of authors, academics and artists who have shaped the past and light up the present. The country is packed with world-famous museums and galleries, which attract millions of visitors. The UK is also one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world and benefits immensely from the ideas and skills of its multicultural population. More...

Law and legal studies

A young girl meets her local police force and tries on a police hat

What do the UK legal and educational systems have in common? For a start, both have centuries of history behind them, yet are constantly evolving and updating each year. Both have also had tremendous influence internationally. More...

MBA

Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London © Jon Spaull

At any one time, 12,000 students from around the world are studying for an MBA at UK business schools. Join them, and you'll give yourself a fantastic advantage in the employment market. An MBA from a leading business school in the UK is highly valued by potential employers and can have a huge impact on your earning ability. More...

Social studies and communications

Fringe Festival Sunday - Edinburgh - Euan Myles

The impact of social sciences is everywhere and affects us all in our daily lives. If you wake up in the morning and look at a newspaper, most of the news stories are linked to one of the social sciences, making it the most relevant topic you can study. More...

Tourism, travel and hospitality

an aerial view of the UK from an arriving plane

Think of what you'd do if you were to visit the UK for a day. With the variety of attractions on offer you could be thinking of anything from a ride on the London Eye to visiting to a castle in Scotland to seeing Stonehenge to eating in a Michelin star restaurant. More...

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