Study in UK

Before you choose your college of study in UK Higher Education, make sure you are fully aware of what type of resources are on offer for International Students. 

Apart from the essential college facilities such as a well stocked Academic Library and high-tech IT services, you will also need to consider other resources such as lecturers and Academic Support.

Study in UK Higher Education

The quality of teaching and assessment methods in UK Higher Education have a strong reputation around the world. 

Lecturers

International students who study in UK Universities will be able to benefit from lecturers who are obliged to adhere to specific teaching standards which are directed towards teaching both Home and International students.

Trained Lecturers must be able to vary their teaching methods to suit students of different levels of learning and language ability. 

Links to Industry

In addition to having a teaching qualification, it is important to check that lecturers have a relevant and up-to-date professional background in their subject area so that they are familiar with developments in industry, and perhaps even provide live links for their students.

Tutorial Time

Check how much 1 to 1 Tutorial time with lecturers you will receive during your course.
Some International students who study in UK colleges find that there are so many pupils in their class that they do not have the opportunity to ever talk with the lecturer.

It is worth checking whether the college you have chosen limits the number of students placed in each class as this will determine the amount of student lecturer contact time.

Study in UK - Skills Support

Learning and study in UK Universities and colleges may be improved by having access to Study Skills Support which may be provided by the educational institution.

This service can be in the form of an induction programme at the beginning of the academic year, or optional 1:1 advice sessions covering topics such as:

• exam preparation
• academic writing
• referencing
• other necessary skills for Higher level education.

English Language Support

If you speak English as a foreign language, you will usually have the opportunity to gain access to lessons in English language and writing alongside your main course of study.

It is a good idea to check the type of language provision that your chosen college offers and whether it fits in as a supplement to your course, or if it is a separate certified and assessed module which must be completed before progressing to study your main subject.

Despite the fact that study in UK Higher Education is well known for its leading facilities and quality of teaching, make sure you see evidence of what the college you have chosen has to offer before you decide.