Britain has long been a popular destination for undergraduate study by students all around the world. Many people choose the UK because of the high standards and undisputed quality you'll receive there. Britain operates a unique Quality Assurance system to oversee the quality of courses and the academic standards of higher education institutions. It ensures accountability in all areas - from student support services to the quality of the teaching staff, every institution is subject to rigorous scrutiny by the government, thereby ensuring highest level of quality at all times. The Teaching Assessment Exercise results allow you to compare the relative strengths of each institution's provision in your chosen subject area. Another popular reason is that British qualifications are widely recognised and prestigious. Over the years, Britain has developed an age-old tradition of welcoming international students and making them feel at home. At some institutions, this tradition goes back centuries. With more than 400 universities, and colleges to choose from, all equipped with extensive library, research and computer facilities, Britain is able to offer a broad spectrum of subjects from the highly academic to the purely practical in anything from architecture to zoology. Many universities offer modular courses where students can combine different subjects.
Duration:
Undergraduate degree courses normally last three years, but in some cases it can be longer. Many language degrees usually involve a year abroad. Some degrees are 'sandwich' courses, which offer a year break, normally between the second and final year, giving you the opportunity to go out and apply in the real world, what you have learnt in the lecture theaters.
The Academic Year:
The academic year in Britain runs from late September/early October to June, usually with a month off at Christmas and Easter.
Qualifications:
The more common bachelor degrees include the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in languages, arts and social sciences, the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in scientific-based subjects and the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) for technical and engineering related fields.
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements vary from institution to institution, as each Institution in the UK has the freedom to set its own admission standards. The institutions quote the specific requirements for specific courses. Usually the general requirements are quoted in terms of A-levels and Scottish Higher grades. Taiwan Senior High School graduates can choose to follow a one year Foundation programme or take a two year A-level programme in England, Northern Ireland, Wales or Scottish Highers in Scotland. In addition, you must have either IELTS 6.0/6.5 or TOEFL 213/250
Students are allowed to apply to up to six institutions through UCAS, a central applications service. Please contact GetSet to find out how we can help you apply.
University accommodation
First year undergraduate students from Taiwan are guaranteed accommodation at all British universities if the accommodation is applied for early enough, the deadline is usually before the end of July. Accommodation is usually in halls of residence on campus or a short distance from the university. Halls of residence can be either self-catering or catering. Students will have their own single study bedrooms, most universities have en-suite rooms available otherwise rooms are usually in clusters of 5 or 6 with students sharing bathroom and shower facilities. Kitchens in self catering halls are usually shared by 5 or 6 students.
