OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES
There are many exciting options beyond the UK university market and a vast array of choices (in the USA alone there are over 3,000 colleges/universities – UCAS for UK-based universities and colleges numbers just over 130). With fees for students wishing to study at UK universities now averaging c. £9,000 p/a (back in 2012 it was a third of this price!), looking overseas is now growing in popularity, there being less of a distinction now in cost between UK-based universities and overseas ones; please ensure you check the tuition fees for each individual European university following Brexit. A key question to consider is where you should go to study and why there. There is no “correct” answer for this, since your needs/interests/learning style/sense of adventure etc. will be unique to you. There are an increasing number of subjects offered overseas in non-English speaking countries (e.g. Netherlands, Spain) which run courses taught and assessed in English, and recognised as commensurate with a similar English qualification, so do not be put off by its location. Those interested in studying overseas should make direct contact with Mr Alderson who will arrange an initial meeting and look to help coordinate your application. A few good resources to use, which will also update you with useful events being organised (usually in London) are the following websites: 1. http://thestudentworld.com/ (this covers a number of EU countries, NZ/Australia, USA, Canada and a few others, giving advice also on Finance/Travel as well) 2. http://www.fulbright.org.uk/ (this focuses specifically on studying in the USA, and a really useful point of contact for questions/timelines for applying etc.; you can sign up for the e-newsletter, which is useful). 3. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad (this gives information about studying across many countries; how to apply, cost, universities in the country, advice about applications etc. – an excellent starting point). 4. http://astarfuture.co.uk/students.html (a site dedicated to advising about studying abroad; lists over 500 courses which are taught through English but outside of UK – with a useful subject search) 5. http://www.topuniversities.com/ (a site with links to universities sorted by continents; useful resources for advice; events; annual world ranking of universities) 6. For applications to Ireland – go to the Central Applications Office. http://www.cao.ie/index.php
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