Advantages and disadvantages of studying in Britain. Studying abroad, formerly known as studying abroad, generally refers to a person going to a country outside his own country to receive various kinds of education, which can be short-term or long-term. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in Britain that I sorted out for you? I hope I can help you.

Advantages and disadvantages of studying in the UK 1 1. Advantages of studying in the UK-

1, diploma with high gold content: British higher education level is world-famous, and there are many world-renowned institutions, among which 100 is probably 15. In addition to the well-known G5 super elite universities, there are Manda, KCL and Durham University.

2. Save time: The undergraduate education system in the UK is usually three years, and the master's education system is one year, which can save about 1 year compared with domestic undergraduate and domestic graduate studies, and the cost performance is very high.

3. The cost of studying abroad is relatively low: compared with studying in the United States and Australia, the cost of studying in Britain is also slightly lower; Generally speaking, the cost of studying in Australia is about 300,000 RMB/year, that of studying in the United States is about 400,000 RMB/year, and that of studying in Britain is only 250,000-350,000 RMB/year, which can save a lot of money.

4. Environmental advantages: In addition to high security, studying in the UK can also create a pure oral environment, which can have more positive effects on foreign students' language learning.

Second, the disadvantages of studying in the UK-

1. Disadvantages in life: The disadvantages in life are mainly the differences of our own cultural habits, which leads us to have to do as the Romans do, and it takes a long time to adapt, including the influence of diet, of course, but for international students, no matter which country they go to, they have to face this problem.

2. Learning pressure: Although the British academic system is short, many courses are very compact, and many master's courses are double degrees. I feel good before applying, and I feel great pressure after studying. A good guarantee for my smooth graduation; In addition, China students are accustomed to the traditional teaching methods, and may be unaccustomed to the new courses in Britain, and don't know how to integrate into them.

Advantages and disadvantages of studying in Britain. superiority

1, short academic system

The one-year taught master's degree in Britain is an option that attracts most China students from any angle: the taught master's degree (that is, the type of postgraduate study that most people will choose) is only one year, which means that they can get their master's degree earlier, and they can enter the industry earlier than the postgraduate students who have been in China for two to three years, and get higher opportunity cost. In addition, if you continue to study for a master's degree, British students may be only 23 or 24 years old when they get a master's degree, and there is still a long time to shine in the workplace; This is also the reason why more and more people choose a one-year master's degree.

Another advantage brought by the short academic system is of course the cost. Although tuition and living expenses are relatively expensive in Britain as a whole, if your school is not in London, the total annual expenditure can actually be controlled within 350,000. In contrast, the United States and Australia have a two-year academic system, and all expenses need to be multiplied by two to calculate.

Some people may say that one-year graduate students will be relatively less recognized and will "discriminate against academic qualifications" when applying for a job. Actually, they are not. In fact, employers pay more attention to the school background and major when recruiting, and what you have learned this year.

2. Quality education industry

It is called "education industry" because many years ago, with its strong cultural atmosphere and high-quality university resources, Britain began to gradually industrialize the education industry and accepted more and more foreign students. The academic system and curriculum of graduate students are becoming more and more mature.

The industrialization of education industry does not mean that there is no assembly line without soul, but reflects the developed economic and educational level. This can also be seen from QS university rankings, postgraduate courses and employment rate. Take the authoritative QS ranking as an example. In 2020, nine universities in Britain entered the top 50 QS rankings, namely Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London, Imperial College London, Edinburgh University, Manchester University, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and Bristol University. In addition, Warwick University, Glasgow University and Durham University in Britain are also world-famous institutions of higher learning.

Under the mature industrial nature, the curriculum of British master's degree is also more reasonable. The teaching-oriented master's degree in Britain is mainly employment-oriented, and the course is more practical. Instead of focusing on students' scientific research ability, we should focus on cultivating professional knowledge, expression ability, communication and cooperation ability, etc. Generally speaking, the one-year master's degree is also based on courses, not papers.

3. Cultural atmosphere

Needless to say, the cultural environment in Britain. Whether it is the British Museum with a long history or the London Eye, from history, architecture to cultural tourism, Britain is definitely the most ideal destination for studying abroad. In addition, Britain's music, literature, drama and other fields are very developed. It is strongly recommended that students with related majors or students with strong interest in these fields choose the UK.

Second, shortcomings.

1, in contrast, school choice is even more limited.

Compared with the United States, where colleges and universities are everywhere, there are not so many famous schools in Britain; In addition to the well-known G5 universities (Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science), there are only a dozen schools with high recognition. In contrast, there are more than ten American universities in the top 50 of QS. This makes it easy for students to have a broken file when applying, or it is difficult to have both schools and majors.

Take the media discipline as an example. Although Britain is a media mecca with a long history, there are few strong media disciplines in top schools. However, the comprehensive ranking of colleges and universities that really specialize in media direction is not so satisfactory. Therefore, in choosing schools, Britain is not as heroic as the United States. Basically, there are only a few schools with dense international students in China.

2. Application difficulty and geographical location

Put these two factors at the end, because in the view of senior sister, these can not be regarded as "disadvantages" completely, but also as opportunities and challenges.

First of all, it is difficult to apply. This year, with the opening of work visa application in the UK (which means that graduate students have the opportunity to stay in the UK for employment), the number of students studying in the UK has soared. The admission standards of various schools and majors are also rising. Many students who were admitted to G5 a few years ago may only stick to the top 50 or lower this year or even later.

It is an indisputable fact that the difficulty of applying in the UK has soared, but it may be a good thing for some students-choose a school and major that is more recognized in the UK, get an offer from a local company through their own efforts, and then stay directly in the UK. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. If you plan to work abroad, you should realize that you were born in time instead of complaining about the difficulty of applying, and you have more opportunities to realize your dreams.

Another factor is geographical location. Britain is really "the other side of the earth" for our motherland, so many students are worried that they are homesick and can't adapt to the climate and cultural environment in Britain, so they choose Hong Kong and Singapore, which are closer to home. It is true that the cultural traditions and eating habits in Britain are quite different from those in China, but equally, for those who like Britain, these are advantages, not disadvantages and obstacles. Therefore, senior sister suggested that we should consider all kinds of factors comprehensively when choosing and choose the road that suits us best.

Advantages and disadvantages of studying in Britain. superiority

1, social environment is stable and safe.

When studying abroad, the first consideration is safety. Studying abroad is not only the hope of receiving a good education, but more importantly, you can study safely, stably and safely.

So first of all, Britain is a safe country. There is one thing that the United States allows, but China does not. Everyone can guess what it is. The same thing is forbidden in Britain. This is undoubtedly the guarantee of security. In addition, the security of British universities is also perfect. Almost all colleges and universities are located in the safest area of every city.

2. Good teaching environment

The British education system has a long history of more than 700 years. After a long period of time, British education has a perfect education system, strong educational ability and level, and a solid foundation. Like the United States, the educational environment in Britain is very good, even slightly better than that in the United States. British classical British style, culture and art, music, drama, literature and fashion are all global.

Second, shortcomings.

1, the food problem may be unacceptable.

According to the feedback from some students studying in Britain, the food in Britain is very different from that in China. When I first arrive in England, I will inevitably feel uncomfortable, and I feel that I can't eat enough for every meal.

Generally speaking, English restaurants have both hot and cold atmospheres, so university restaurants serve bread. The traditional English soup is different from the soup imagined by China people. English thick soup is very sticky. Potatoes are the staple food of British people, and sandwiches are also very convenient food here.

Therefore, for students who have the idea of studying in the UK, before considering it, they should learn about the British diet, and if possible, try to eat an English dish to see if they can accept it.

2. The cost of studying abroad is relatively high.

Studying in Britain needs a lot of money. Countries studying abroad, like the United States, are basically the two most expensive countries. Of course, the cost of studying abroad can not be ignored, and it is also a major factor in deciding whether to study abroad. Especially in a metropolis studying in Britain, the higher the cost, the closer it is to London, the higher the cost.

The investment in studying in Britain is not small, but I hope everyone will treat it rationally. Although studying in Britain has many advantages, there are still some people who give up halfway because they can't adapt to studying abroad. Therefore, before studying abroad, we must first understand whether we are suitable for studying abroad. I suggest that you might as well conduct a test and evaluation on studying abroad to see if they are suitable for studying abroad. Then they plan to study abroad. Everyone should look at the benefits of studying abroad rationally and choose to study abroad rationally.