A brief introduction to studying a UK pre-masters

Have you come across the term ‘pre-masters’? The programme is a popular course designed for international students who want to pursue graduate study, but do not meet entry requirements. These courses will help prepare you for postgraduate study and increase your research skills, subject-specific knowledge, study skills and academic writing abilities. You will usually need […]

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An international foundation programme or pre-sessional course: Which is right for you?

An International Foundation Programme or an International Foundation Year is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and preparation needed to start your undergraduate studies. These programmes are especially tailored for students who do not have British A levels or equivalent qualifications and act as an entry to progress onto your preferred course of […]

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How to pick the right student accommodation

Trying to decide what accommodation to live in? Many students live at university halls, but there are a number of different types of student accommodation to choose from when making your big move. We’ve outlined the different main housing options for students: University Halls Living in halls gives you the opportunity to meet other students […]

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What is a top-up course?

A top-up course is an advanced and final year of entry available to students wishing to ‘top-up’ an existing qualification, as the name suggests. You may already have a qualification: such as a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or something of equivalence. These final year courses grant entry to Level 6, the final year of […]

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The 5 Top Habits of Successful Students

What makes a student successful? Commitment to their classes, focusing on their studies and rational decision making are some to name a few. Habits are regularly repeated behaviours – which we don’t always pay attention to or recognise and become automatic. In this article we explore the positive habits and behaviour of successful students and […]

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Can’t decide between universities? How to choose between your university offers

How do you go upon securing your place when you have received multiple university offers? Perhaps you are interested in multiple universities or maybe they all appeal to you. If you can’t decide between universities, there are various factors you should take into consideration before making your big move. Think about the factors below and […]

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How to choose the right course

You’ve done it! Your senior years of preparing for exams, surviving all-nighters and the emotional and physical time you have invested into your studies have now finally paid off! But with so many university courses to choose from, how do you decide to go for the right degree? Choosing the right course is based on […]

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Should I do a Master’s degree?

Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree is an achievement of its own. In other words, after years of hard work, you have finally earned a degree that has reflected perseverance and commitment to your studies. But what about a Master’s? A rough estimate shows that Masters graduates form around 1.3% of the UK population and there […]

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