How many years does it take to study in Britain?

Studying undergraduate in Britain is the goal of many international students. But before you start to apply, you still need to know about the undergraduate education system in the UK. Then let's take a look at the academic system of studying in the UK.

First, the British undergraduate study abroad system

Generally, the undergraduate education system of British universities is three years, while some universities and majors require four years or even longer, such as medicine and law. Moreover, there are many ways to enter British universities, and different application methods require different academic systems.

There are also many types of undergraduate degrees in British universities, and the academic system of different degree types will be different. The most common types of degrees are bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of engineering and bachelor of law, among which there is an honorary bachelor degree. This degree usually lasts for three years, but some universities require four years. Let's introduce the academic system of British undergraduate courses according to the different application channels.

British University Foundation+Undergraduate:

Because many students can't meet the requirements of directly applying for British undergraduate courses, they choose to apply for British undergraduate courses first. This application method takes four years, including one year in the UK and three years in the UK.

Although this application method takes one year longer than directly applying for a British undergraduate course, it is suitable for most students who want to apply for a British undergraduate course, which can not only improve the success rate of applying for a British undergraduate course, but also increase the possibility of entering a famous British university. After completing the preparatory stage, they can directly apply for the British undergraduate course, so this method has been welcomed by many students.

Crash course+undergraduate course:

British express courses are also a very popular application method, and all senior three graduates can apply. After completing the course and passing the exam, students can directly enter the second year of British universities, which is the same as the British undergraduate course. Compared with the British university preparatory course, it can save one year, so it is welcomed by students.

However, there are not many schools offering crash courses in Britain, and students choose fewer schools, and the requirements for students are higher than those for preparatory courses. Therefore, it is more suitable for students with average economic conditions who want to save more study time.

Second, the requirements for studying in the UK

Educational requirements:

To apply for an undergraduate degree in the UK, applicants need to have a high school diploma or above, and provide two years of high school transcripts. Some schools also require a high school diploma. Generally, China students can't directly apply for a British undergraduate course, and they need to attend a one-year preparatory course.

Language requirements:

To apply for a British undergraduate course, the IELTS score is generally required to be not less than 5,0 to 5,5, and the scores of some schools and majors are above 6,0.

Preparatory courses for undergraduate study in Britain

I went to study in England immediately after the college entrance examination, and I only had two months to prepare for IELTS. I was usually in a hurry. Moreover, for high school students, the IELTS test is very difficult. If you want to enter a British university in September without IELTS scores, you might as well go to the college preparatory course first, which is often a springboard for students to go to famous British universities.

Third, the advantages of studying in the UK

Quality of education:

Britain is the birthplace of colleges and universities, so the higher education system has experienced nearly a hundred years of development and improvement. British universities account for 20% of the QS world university rankings, which is unmatched by other countries. Among them, universities such as Cambridge and Oxford are among the best in the world. The school is not only good, but also produces countless students who have an influence on the world or all walks of life, such as philanthropist Li Ka-shing, a generation of literary giant Mr. Qian Zhongshu and so on.

Short academic system:

Generally speaking, British universities have a three-year system, but there are also some two-year systems. For international students, it is not a good choice to apply for the first year of university just after arriving in the UK. As far as senior high school students in China are concerned, the primary and secondary schools in Britain have 13 years, while junior high schools in China have only 12 years, so the basic knowledge we learn is not the same. There are two educational systems in Britain: matriculation plus undergraduate course and international freshman plus undergraduate course. However, not all schools have preparatory courses, so it is better for students with clear professional choices to choose international freshman courses. Students who don't have a clear professional direction can only choose a university with a preparatory course, and then determine the university major after reading the preparatory course for one year. Of course, there are also ways to study undergraduate directly.

Advanced language environment:

As we all know, Britain is the birthplace of English, where there is authentic British English and pure British culture. You can learn real British English here.

Britain's geographical advantages:

Britain is located in the west of Europe and is the geographical hub of Europe. Britain has three ways to connect European countries by land, sea and air. Being adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean makes Britain's coastline very beautiful, and at the same time, Britain's maritime destinations have become much broader. Although British visas can't be exempted from Europe, you can apply for a tourist visa to any EU country more easily. Therefore, with the help of Britain's geography and convenient transportation, you can travel to all European countries during your study in Britain.