How does the UK education system differ from that in other countries?
For detailed information about the UK education system, visit the Hobsons Study UK site . The website also offers a course search facility and an advice room. The British Council website is also a useful source of information. Q: Where can I find a list of institutions/courses in the UK? If you are planning to study at undergraduate level, you must make your application through an organisation called the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). They have a comprehensive website which lists all the undergraduate courses available in the UK. You can link to the online prospectus of each institution to investigate the course and institution further. For postgraduate courses, you must apply direct to the institution. A searchable course directory is available on the Hobsons Postgrad website. Prospects Web offers the same service. Q: If I do this course, what sort of job can I expect to get at the end? One way to investigate this is to ask the admissions tutors on the courses th