Course: Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK

You’ll have to deliver presentations at various stages of your academic career, some of which will be assessed. These may be individual presentations, for example based on your own work …

As you’ve seen, group work is a key feature of many degree programmes. Although everyone has been in a situation when they have had to work as part of a …

It’s very important that you feel secure, happy and comfortable in the place where you live. Having the right accommodation has an impact on your physical and psychological well-being, and …

In previous Steps, you’ve heard about the importance of taking notes and of being an active participant during lectures. In order to get the most out of a lecture, you …

There are a number of very good reasons for taking notes while you listen to a lecture, even if you’re given a handout which includes the main ideas (for example, …

Undergraduate degrees After leaving school, most students going to university study for an undergraduate or first degree. A degree course is usually made up of modules (some compulsory, some optional) …

When you’re in a new environment, or on a new course there are often many aspects which are different from your usual experience and take time to absorb. One way …

Independent study means taking your own decisions about when, where, what and how you study. Many students, and particularly undergraduate students, are surprised at the extent to which they are …

The amount of money you need to pay for accommodation, food, travel and other costs can vary considerably depending on your life-style and where you choose to study. If you …

Employment opportunities when studying Most international students at university level are allowed to do paid work in the UK while they are studying, but the rules on the kind of …