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HIGHER EDUCATION IN UK
Some stadistics and numeric facts:
1.8 million students who have succesfuly
completed an A-Level, are currently studying in the
higher education.
Years to
complete
Masters degree
Doctoral degree
EDUCATION IN UK
Education in UK is provided in the following institutions:
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- College
UNIVERSITIES
- There are about 50 universities in UK:
- 8 are in Scotland
- 2 are in Northern Ireland
- 1 in Wales
- The rest are in England.
- These institutions have great autonomy, and are supported by the University Grants Committee.
POLYTECHNICS
- Specialized in applied science for comercial and industrial sectors.
- Created to extend higher education in order to respond economically to the
social and economics needs.
- They offer courses full or part time, all geared to get the professional field.
The Committee of Polytechnics does the same work as the Vice-Chancellors in the
universities.
COLLEGES
- They arent universities.
- Other names: College of higher education, College of arts, Agriculture Colleges, etc.
- They consist of nature centers ans extensive options.
Duration
2 Years
Licenciatura
4 - 6 years
Specialist
1 Year
Masters degree
2 4 years
Doctorate
2 Years