Study abroad conditions
1, education requirements
When choosing a school and major, you should consider whether your average score and background meet the requirements of the school you want to apply for; Usually applying for a British university requires a 2: 2 honorary bachelor's degree or above from a British university. If you want to apply for G5, you generally need to get a first-class or second-class honorary bachelor's degree. In addition to the gap in the application requirements of institutions, the requirements of different majors in the same institution will be different.
For undergraduates who graduated from domestic universities, the average score of applying for postgraduate courses in the UK generally needs to reach 78 -90, and the specific score depends on their academic background. Relatively speaking, the average score requirement of undergraduate graduates from key universities will be slightly lower than that of non-key universities.
2. Language requirements
For undergraduate graduates from China, language requirements are also a hurdle that everyone must overcome when applying for studying in the UK. Generally speaking, the IELTS score for applying for postgraduate courses in British universities should be at least 6.0, and each item should be no less than 5.5. If you want to apply for the top British universities in the world 100, the IELTS score is usually 6.5 and each item is not less than 6.0. The IELTS requirement for applying to G5 University is higher, and the IELTS requirement for Oxford University and Cambridge University is not lower than 7.0.
In addition to the gap in language requirements between institutions, the language requirements of different majors in the same institution will be different. Generally speaking, English majors have the highest requirements, followed by social sciences such as business and law, while engineering and science have relatively low language requirements.
3. Economic requirements
The tuition fee for postgraduate students studying in the UK is generally around 20,000-30,000 pounds (equivalent to RMB180,000-270,000 yuan), but in addition to the tuition fee, we also need daily expenses, such as accommodation, round-trip air tickets, daily necessities and meals. So we need to prepare at least 250,000-300,000 RMB to study in the UK.
Application material
1. Application Form
Most universities need to fill out online application forms, that is, online application forms, and some institutions will require students to fill out electronic application forms. Usually, the application form needs to fill in the basic information of the student, the information of the applied course, academic background, language ability, information of referees, funds and several materials to upload. After the above contents are completed, submit the application. Some institutions need to pay application fees when submitting applications, such as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, IC, etc. Individual schools and majors also need to pay application fees, such as business courses in Manchester and Edinburgh. Students need to prepare credit cards in advance. Years of experience tell us that China Bank and Guangfa Bank have the best credit cards.
2. Personal statement
Personal statement is a very important document in the application materials. A successful statement should not only be fluent in language, rigorous in logic and clear in level, but also fully display the talent of the applicant and catch the attention of the admissions officer. According to years of experience and the requirements of the applicant institutions, the following contents have been screened, integrated and optimized:
The purpose statement of the university shall include the following contents:
1. Do you have any relevant academic, research or practical experience?
2. Why did you apply for this special study program?
3. What areas of this subject are you particularly interested in?
4. What's your career plan after you finish your graduate studies in the UK?
The content generally includes: personal study, scientific research experience, extracurricular activities or internships, work experience, etc. Presentation can highlight academic performance and practical ability, including the ability to integrate theory with practice, the ability to organize activities and the spirit of teamwork. It is important to reflect students' unique views on the chosen major, the direction they want to study in depth in the future and a clear plan for the future. British university admissions officers will have a more comprehensive understanding of the applicant's motivation and learning ability through personal statements.
3. Letter of recommendation
Usually graduate students need two letters of recommendation, and some institutions need to provide three letters of recommendation, such as Oxford. The first is the choice of the referee. If you are a student, you need to provide two academic recommendation letters. The recommender should be a teaching teacher who has more contact with the applicant and knows more about the students. If students have worked for many years, they can provide academic recommendation letters and work recommendation letters. Academic recommendation letters mainly reflect the affirmation of students' learning ability and school performance, and strongly recommend students. The work recommendation letter is mainly to objectively evaluate and recommend students' work ability, professional level and teamwork. It should be noted that the recommendation letter must include the position, email address and telephone number of the recommender, as well as the name and address of the work unit. The school may contact the referee to confirm.
4. Academic materials
Original proof of undergraduate study in Chinese and English (students studying) or original diploma and degree certificate in Chinese and English (graduated students) and original transcript of undergraduate study in Chinese and English. Transcripts are generally issued by the academic affairs office of the school and need to be stamped by the academic affairs office of the school. All academic materials need to be issued and stamped with the official seal of the school. It should be noted that individual institutions require students to provide GPA proof when applying.
5. Proof of English proficiency
Most universities in Britain require applicants to provide proof of English proficiency, such as UKVI IELTS scores and TOEFL scores, to prove their language proficiency. According to the requirements of the British Immigration Service, UKVI IELTS must be used in courses below the degree level for studying in the UK. When applying for IELTS, please apply for UKVI IELTS to avoid problems in the future. Some schools have made it clear that they can also accept other English proficiency certificates such as TOEFL scores. Regarding conditional admission: Under normal circumstances, applicants can get a conditional admission notice from the school without providing IELTS scores first, and IELTS scores can be supplemented later to get a formal admission notice.
6. Other incentive materials
How to enrich your application materials and make yourself stand out among many applicants? Of course, bonus materials are essential. Award-winning certificate, participation in extracurricular activities, what work is specifically responsible for in the activities, and what aspects of ability have been improved by participating in the activities; Participate in scientific research projects, focusing on learning and scientific research ability; Work experience, volunteer activities, published articles, etc. These can add points to your application, and must be reflected in your personal statement or combined with CV, and upload relevant supporting materials to the application system when submitting the application.
Postgraduate types
1, taught courses
There are two main courses: one is a master's degree course, which usually lasts for 12 months, including classroom teaching, special discussion, examination and graduation thesis. At present, most of our domestic college students apply for this master's program. The second is the postgraduate diploma course (no degree), which usually lasts for 9 months, including the teaching content of the master's course, but excluding the graduation thesis.
2. Research courses
Research courses are also divided into two types: research-oriented master's degree courses and doctoral degree courses. It usually means that students choose their own research topics and conduct research under the guidance of tutors, thus providing the best opportunities for those students who want to develop their professional interests. For research students, independent research ability and effective research methods are very important.