October 24, 2024
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A postgraduate degree, typically referred to as a Master’s degree, is designed to provide specialized knowledge and advanced skills in a specific field of study. The UK is a top destination for students pursuing postgraduate degrees from Middle East, offering world-class academic programs and a global reputation for excellence.
Most taught and research Master’s programs are full-time 1 year in duration, However, UK universities does offer 2 years Master’s degree as well, mainly those with a placement year included.
Accepted Qualifications for Master's Degree
To apply for a Master’s degree in the UK, international students must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or a qualification equivalent to 360 credits of a UK Bachelor’s degree, as recognized by UK NARIC (National Academic Recognition Centre). Students must meet specific academic requirements, which generally include:
- A successfully completed Bachelor’s degree
- English language proficiency (PTE or IELTS UKVI or other approved tests)
- Details statement of Purpose
Some programs, especially competitive ones such as architecture, graphic design or interior designs, may also require detailed portfolio
Types of Postgraduate Degrees and Their Duration
There are several types of postgraduate degrees available in the UK:
- Master of Science (MSc): Usually 1 year, centered on scientific and technical disciplines.
- Master of Arts (MA): Typically 1 year, focused on arts, humanities, and social sciences.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA): 1 years, focusing on business and management. Few universities offer 2 years MBA duration as well.
- Research Degrees (MRes, MPhil): 1 to 2 years, concentrated on research leading to a PhD program.
Pre-Master’s in the UK
Students who do not meet the academic or English entry requirements for direct admission to a postgraduate program, the Pre-master’s pathway is an excellent option. A pre-master in the UK typically lasts 6 to 12 months and help students develop the necessary academic and language proficiency skills needed to progress into a Master’s degree.
The pre-master in most universities usually starts 3 times in a year i.e. September, January and May
Postgraduate Tuition Fee in the UK
Tuition fees for postgraduate degrees in the UK vary based on the university and course of study. International students typically pay in the range from £12,000 to £30,000 British Pound per year. However, the fees for specialized programs like medicine, or health science can be higher, where fees may exceed £30,000 per year
Similar to undergraduate degrees in the UK, most universities offer flexible payment plans, allowing students to pay fees in installments after an initial deposit. The common initial deposit among most UK universities for Master’s degree is around 4,000 GBP.
Top Master’s degree courses in Canada
We have complied few top postgraduate degree courses to study in Canada
- Course Name
- Institutions
- Province
- University of Oxford
- Master of Fine Art, Master of Public Policy , Master of Theology, Magister Juris
- £36,065 per year
- University of Cambridge
- MPhil in Management, Master of Philosophy, Master of Research, Master of Corporate Law, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Finance, Master of Accounting
- £33,825 per year
- Imperial College London
- Master of Science (MSc), Master of Research, Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd)
- £32,500 per year
- London School of Economics
- Master's in Management, MSc Economics, MSc Management and Strategy, MSc Marketing
- £24,000 - £40,000 per year
- University College London (UCL)
- MSc in Architecture, Management MSc Computer Science MSc, Health Data Science MSc
- £25,000 - £35,000 per year
- University of Edinburgh
- Art and Design, Data Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Psychology Science, Technology and Innovation
- £25,000 - £35,000 per year
- King's College London
- Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management MSc, Advanced Computing MSc, Advanced Software Engineering MSc, Artificial Intelligence MSc
- £30,000 per year
- University of Manchester
- MSc Management degree, MSc Business Analytics MBA, Manchester Global MBA
- £25,000 - £35,000 per year
- University of Bristol
- MSc in Engineering Management, MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering, MSc in Public health, MSc in Aerial Robotics
- £25,000 - £35,000 per year
- University of Warwick
- Management (MSc) Finance (MSc) Innovation , MSc in Finance, Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
- £25,000 - £30,000 per year
How to Apply for a Postgraduate Degree in year 2025
Students from Middle East can apply for a Master’s degree in the UK through two main pathways:
University Websites – Applications are usually made directly through the university’s website.
Applying through an Approved Agents: Many students prefer to apply through approved university agents who assist with the entire application process, from course selection to securing a CAS letter, and applying Tier 4 UK visa application. Applying through an approved agency ensures that all academic and visa requirements are completely met.
JNS Education is an approved agency for over 80 UK universities in the Middle East. Get in touch with us to explore available discount and scholarship options, initial deposit requirements, and flexible installment plans from various universities.
Our counselors will provide detailed guidance through every step of the process.
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