Level of Course in UK

DURATION OF PROGRAMS

In the UK, a minimum requirement for many postgraduate programs and professional careers
Here’s a breakdown of the UK undergraduate degree classifications:-

First-Class Honours (1st)

• 70% and above. This is the highest classification and represents exceptional academic achievement.

Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

• 60-70%. This is the second-highest classification and is considered a strong academic performance.

Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

• 50-60%. This is the third-highest classification and is still considered a satisfactory academic performance.

Third-Class Honours (3rd)

• 40-50%. This is the lowest classification for an honours degree and signifies the minimum passing grade.

Bachelors

• 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

Masters

• 1 year ( 2 years with placement / internship also available)

Bachelors with  Sandwich Year

• 4 years ( 1 year of internship after completing the 2nd year)

Integrated Masters

• 4 years (5 years in Scotland)

Integrated Masters  with a Sandwich Year

• 5 years (UG and PG Combined with 1 year of internship)

LEVEL OF PROGRAMS

Foundation Course and Foundation Degree

• A Foundation course is a one-year preparation course for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation for entry into the first year of a Bachelor’s degree at a UK university.
• A Foundation degree is a two-year combined academic and vocational qualification, equivalent to two years of a Bachelor’s degree and is a stand-alone degree.

Diploma

• International Year 1 (Y1 Diploma): Y1 is a one-year program for students who are not eligible for direct entry to a Bachelor’s program and it leads to 2nd year of a Bachelor’s degree.

• HNC: An HNC (Higher National Certificate) is a one-year course, equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
• HND: An HND (Higher National Diploma) is a two-year course, equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.

Pre-Masters

• A Pre-Masters program is for international students who need to improve and develop their academics, research and seminar skills ahead of a Master’s degree. This course varies in length from ten weeks to twelve  weeks. It offers a route to a postgraduate degree in several disciplines and is suitable for students who:
• Do not meet the academic requirements for admission into a postgraduate course.
• Want to change the discipline from undergraduate degree to postgraduate degree.

Top Up Programs & Credit Transfer

Top Up  Programs

A Top-up degree is equivalent  to the final year of a Bachelor’s  degree. These one-year courses  are aimed at students who have  previously completed a related  foundation level degree or an  HND and provide a route for  students to directly enter the  final year of a Bachelor’s  degree.

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer or advanced  standing are the terms used by  colleges and universities for the  procedure of granting credit to a  student for courses already  undertaken at another  institution in the  same or  different country.

Masters of Business Administration

TYPES OF MBA

• Fresher’s MBA
• MBA for students having work experience
• Mature Entry MBA

FRESHER’S MBA

• Recent graduates with no work experience can apply for an MBA for freshers

MBA FOR STUDENTS HAVING WORK EXPERIENCE

• Students with a Bachelor’s degree and work experience of 2 to 5 years can apply for these MBA courses

MATURE ENTRY MBA

• Students who do not have a formal Bachelor’s degree qualification can still pursue an MBA in the UK
• The entry requirement for such students is
• Pass in Standard 12
• Students age should be minimum of 25 years
• Work experience of at least 5+ years at administrative level

Entry Criteria for Bachelor’s

Academic Requirement

• Most of the Universities will ask for the Foundation Program for the 1stYear
• Class 12th plus 2 Year’s Bachelor’s Degree will be accepted on 1st

IELTS Requirements

• IELTS requirement ranges from 6.5 with no band less than 5.5 depending upon the course and the University.

Entry Criteria for Master’s

IELTS Requirements

• IELTS requirement ranges from 6.5 with no band less than 5.5 depending upon the course and the University.

Entry Criteria for Other Courses

Foundation Course and Foundation Degree

• Minimum 40-50% in standard

1 Year Diploma –(Leading to 2nd year of Degree)

• Minimum 50-55% in standard

Pre-Masters

• Minimum 50% required in Bachelor’s

IELTS Requirements

• Student needs to have a UKVI IELTS for a the above-mentioned courses