Britain has always been a popular destination for studying abroad, and most of those who study in Britain every year are studying for master's degrees. As we all know, the postgraduate curriculum in Britain is very tight, and most students can get a master's degree in just one year.
Classification of postgraduate courses in Britain
The first category: teaching courses.
There are two main types of postgraduate courses based on lectures. One is a master's course, which is usually 12 months. Including classroom teaching, special discussion, examination and continuity evaluation, degree thesis, etc. The other is a postgraduate diploma or certificate course, which usually lasts for 9 months, including the teaching content of the master's course, but excluding the graduation thesis. Some diploma courses can be converted into master's courses after completion.
The second category: research degree.
Research-oriented courses are divided into research-oriented masters and doctors. Research courses provide the best opportunities for students who want to develop their professional interests. Students usually choose their own research topics and conduct research under the guidance of their tutors. Therefore, the ability of autonomous learning is very important for students studying research-oriented courses.
To apply for a master's degree, a bachelor's degree is required. Generally, you must be engaged in full-time research work at school 1 to 2 years, and obtain a master's degree in MPhil. If the research progress is satisfactory to the school, you can apply for continuing doctoral research. China students with a three-year master's degree can directly apply for doctoral research courses in the UK. Doctoral research generally takes three years or more.
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