United Kingdom Overview

Education System- UK

Education Chart / Information to Study in UK

In UK "O" level is equivalent to SSC, "A" levels ( 2 years) is equivalent to HSC, Bachelors is for 3 years, 4 Years are Sandwich program , masters for 1 year and PH.D for 3 years.

Study in UK Consultants - Types of Institutions

  • University
  • Open University
  • College and Institution of Higher Education
  • Open College
  • College of Technology
  • Teacher Training College
  • Institute

Grading System to Study in top universities in uk

Main Grading system used by higher education institutions:

In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E.

  • A: excellent/outstanding
  • B: above average
  • C: average
  • D: below average
  • E: fail.
  • Highest on scale: A
  • Pass/fail level: D/E
  • Lowest on scale: E

Other main grading systems:

Apart from the alphabetical grading system, the Numerical system is also used in UK.

Types of degrees in UK

Types of taught courses

  • Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas (PGCert; PGDip)
  • Master (MA; MSc)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Types of research degrees in UK

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Master of Research (MRes)
  • Professional / Taught Doctorates (DEng, DMus, DEd, DBA, DClinPsych)
  • New Route Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil)
  • Bachelor Degrees
  • Foundation Degrees
  • Higher National Diplomas
  • Higher National Certificates
  • Diplomas of Higher Education
  • Foundation courses, Foundation years or Access / Bridging courses