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Study Abroad: Destination UK
Higher Education Institute College Video Conference 15th January 2008
David Thornber, International Office
Shaped by the past, creating the future
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• World class international reputation & recognition• High quality education in Government universities• Regulation & Quality Control of teaching and research• Diverse subject choice and entry points• Gain the skills and qualities employers want • Enhance your career prospects• Meeting your education needs• Investment in your future – an affordable option • Thinking for yourself • Small group teaching – personal attention• Improve English language skills in the ‘home’ of English
Language• It's a multicultural experience
Why UK Higher Education? …
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Successful: Innovation – medicine, biosciences, renewable energyEntrepreneurial - finance& banking centre of the World
Exciting: Pop scene, fashion, the arts,Sports – 2012 Olympics,
Diverse: Cosmopolitan, vibrant fun culture
Why the UK? …
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Entry Points to UK Education …
Gao San
Bachelor Year 3
Bachelor Year 2
Bachelor Year 1
Foundation 1Y
Taught Masters 1Y
Doctorate: 3/4 Y
Thanawiya /SATs
A Levels or IB or CBSE or APs
4 year bachelor
2 year Masters
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Gao San
Length of courses …
Start Dates: Normally September/October
Variable start dates for some Foundation programmes
Undergraduate:
Bachelors 3 years
UG Masters 4 years
Med/Dent/Vet 5 years
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ContactInternational OfficeDurham University
The University OfficeOld ElvetDurham
DH1 3HPUnited Kingdom
Phone: +44 191 334 6322Fax: +44 191 334 6326
[email protected] www.durham.ac.uk
David Thornber – [email protected]
Thank you for your attention
Any questions? …
