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PART-TIME JOB/PLACEMENTS

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  Most graduates need to obtain work experience alongside their degree to be successful in the UK graduate job market. Seeking out part-time work or an internship placement that’s linked to your degree can help you develop real-life skills and industry contacts. If opportunities are scarce, consider approaching companies and offering to volunteer in your chosen industry. Volunteering can be a great way to gain experience while doing something you are interested in and enjoy.   ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS Business knowledge isn’t just useful for would-be business owners: employers value them too. Many universities will have opportunities for you to pick up experience in this area through various programs, and you can be proactive by taking the lead in university societies. It’ll all make for impressive reading on your CV.   LANGUAGE SKILLS As an international student, you may already speak more than one language, which will help to set you apart from other candida...

What is an International Foundation Program?

  results, you will directly enter those universities.   What is an International Foundation Program? International Foundation Programs are Foundation Year courses that are the best options for international students who wants to study in the UK. These courses also have in themselves UK students. However, International Foundation Programs are the best chance for international students to also learn English and adapt with English culture, while preparing for their higher education.   offer ukstudy boarding school How Can I Find a Foundation Course in the UK? Our team of professionals provide you with the best available options suited to your preference and subject of study.   Feel free to contact our educational advisors via this link.   What Are Entry Requirements to study a Foundation course in the UK An overall minimum IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent, with no less than 4.0 in each component is required for international students aiming...

A Shortcut to Undergraduate/Postgraduate Degrees

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 Foundation Courses in UK 2020 Foundation Courses in UK Study a Foundation Programme in the UK What Is a Foundation Course? Also known as foundation year, preparation courses and pathway programs, foundation course is a pathway course that prepares students after high school graduation for undergraduate and postgraduate study at international UK universities, regardless of their previous educational system and country of origin.   A foundation pathway is a one year study program. There is also an extended pathway program for students who need more support with their English capabilities. A 6 month intensive Foundation program is also available for students who wish to complete their studies faster. These pathways programs in the UK, are a very fast track route for students wishing to study in UK universities.   Why Should I Study a Foundation Course? What are the benefits of studying a foundation course for international students? As an international stu...

UK Pharmacy Courses

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  Introduction to Pharmacy A Pharmacy degree is perfect for students interested in chemistry and how medicine assists patients with their condition. Whether working at a local drug store to dispense medication from a General Practitioner, or working in a vast and complex hospital to ensure doctors, nurses and patients receive the correct advice and assistance, a career in pharmacy is ideal for those interested in health, disease and science.   Your Pharmacy Application SI-UK can help you apply to study Pharmacy in the UK. Arrange your free consultation online or at our offices in London or Manchester today.   pharmacy courses university uk generally last for four years and modules will look at pharmacology, biology and physiology pharmaceutics, chemistry, ethics and economics. Students will also benefit from work placements within the industry to provide valuable insights and professional experience. State-of-the-art labs will help finesse your skills with rep...

Guide to GCSE results for England, 2020

  Ofqual's guide to the 2020 GCSE results in England. a summary of results (below)   results tables based on the final grades awarded to students (the higher of the centre assessment grade or calculated grade)   results of the 2020 national reference test   Summer 2020 grading We announced on 17 August 2020 that, for GCSEs, AS and A levels, extended project qualifications and advanced extension awards, students would be awarded their centre assessment grade or calculated grade, whichever is higher.   Following this announcement, exam boards have been working hard to provide schools, colleges and UCAS with amended final grades. Therefore, to provide a national picture, we have calculated overall results for each qualification based on the grades awarded to students. We have also calculated outcomes by subject, using the JCQ subject groupings. The results are for all students in England, and for GCSE, we have also published outcomes for 16-...

How To Work In The UK After Studying

  Whether you are already studying in the UK, or simply considering it, you may be looking ahead at your options once you graduate.   The UK attracts a large proportion of all international students. It’s the second-most popular destination for international students after the USA and about 20% of those in higher education in the UK in 2017-18 were international students.   Among the big draws for students is the high quality of life and good employment prospects after graduation. So far citizens of a country in the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA) have been able to live in the UK with few restrictions. After Brexit this will change and all foreign students will need to jump a few hurdles to remain in the UK once their course finishes. Put simply, you’ll need to find well-paid work.   As soon as you graduate, international students need to switch their visa to a work-related one if they wish to extend their stay. However, new laws ha...

Top Five UK Universities for Pharmacy

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    Pharmacy and Pharmacology is the study of medicine and chemicals and how drugs are created, composed and dispensed.   The study of pharmacy and pharmacology in uk   is popular amongst international students in the UK due to great work placement opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty and world changing research conducted inside departments.   Do you want to apply to study a UK pharmacy or pharmacology degree? Learn more about the top five UK universities for pharmacy and pharmacology below and arrange a free consultation with SI-UK in London or Manchester today to get your application started.   Best Pharmacy Universities   Top Five UK Universities for Pharmacy 1. University of Liverpool The University of Liverpool is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (THE 2020, QS 2020) and 96.9% of its UK undergraduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2016/17). ...

An international foundation programme

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  An international foundation programme   Apply now   Contact us Home   Find your course   Foundation Expert university preparation for international students Take the first step to your university degree with our international foundation – a combination of specialist academic and study preparation, offering you the opportunity to choose from more than 6,000 degrees at 100 UK universities.   Key Facts   Age: 16.5+     Course length: 3 or 3.5 terms     English language entry requirements: IELTS 4.5 (IELTS 5.0 for November and January starts) Please visit a subject pathway page to see the entry requirements for that specific subject.     Locations: Brighton or London (Pathways vary by location)     Fees: £7,213 per term (for a complete list of prices, please visit our fees page)   Progress to right university for you With over sixty years experience in educatio...

GCSE 2020

  GCSE: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification, generally taken in a number of subjects by pupils in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each GCSE in UK qualification is in a particular subject, and stands alone, but a suite of such qualifications (or their equivalents) are generally accepted as the record of achievement at the age of 16, in place of a leaving certificate or baccalaureate qualification in other territories   Studies for GCSE examinations generally take place over a period of two or three academic years (depending upon the subject, school, and exam board), starting in Year 9 or Year 10 for the majority of students, with examinations being sat at the end of Year 11.   GCSEs are awarded on a graded scale, and cross two levels of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF): Level 1 and Level 2. These two levels roughly correspond, respectively, to foundation and higher tier in ti...

How to study English in the UK?

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  There’s clearly no better place to live, work and study English than in a country where the language first came from. In fact, it is estimated that over 600,000 international students travel to the UK every year to begin an English language course.   How to study English in the UK? If you choose to study English in the UK , it is important to know that there are many English language schools that offer a wide variety of English courses designed to meet the needs of second language speakers (ESL). Whether you would like to learn English for enjoyment or you would prefer to achieve a formal qualification for university admission, then we can help you every step of the way. The length of time for each course does differ between the type of course and learning often involves group discussions and role-playing games. Over the last 3 years, IEC Abroad has been successful in helping hundreds of international students find a range of English language courses. We can even provi...