Courses/Study options

Once your subject and level are decided, you will need to choose a suitable school, college or university. Choosing the right institution is vital. Whether you will be studying in the UK for a short period or several years, it is important that you are happy with your course and the institution you will be attending.

Oxford Academy will find you the most appropriate institution for your study needs. With over 180 institutions offering degrees, 500 colleges of further education and more than 600 boarding schools, we are able to find and offer you an institution that closely matches your individual needs.

English Language

When using Oxford Academy services, you will not usually need any formal qualifications to be accepted on to an English language course. These courses are designed for those who wish to improve their level of English or develop their language skills to meet university entries. At the same time, you will be able to experience English lifestyle and culture.

Type of course	Description
General English	Courses at various levels, from complete beginners to intermediate, and advanced. Courses available for both adults and children.
English for academic purposes	For students who want to develop the language and skills required for university entries. This includes IELTS, TOEFL.
English for specific purposes	These teach English skills, and the required vocabulary and usage for the professional fields including: Art, Business, Banking and Finance, Computing, Electronics, Engineering, Executives, Fashion, International trade, Management, Marketing and public relations, Office work, Pilots and air traffic controllers, Science and technology, Tailor-made courses (to suit your particular professional needs), Teaching, Technicians, and Tourism
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).	Training courses for those who wish to teach English to others. Courses are available for those with no experience or for existing teachers who wish to extend their knowledge and skills.

University Degrees

Oxford Academy has established close links with a number of reputable universities and colleges in the UK. We are now able to facilitate and offer admission to applicants with different age backgrounds and qualifications. We can offer you a direct admission to the university subject to meeting certain criteria, if you have a recognised qualification. Even if you do not have a recognised qualification or have no qualifications at all, we can arrange a short-term pre-university course for you (foundation/access course) to meet university requirements. You would then enter the university upon the completion of this course.

Access and foundation courses

(Can lead to acceptance onto a degree course)

As an overseas applicant, or if you don't currently meet the standard entrance requirements for a degree programme, Oxford Academy will arrange for you to begin with an access or foundation course instead and then move smoothly on to a university degree.

Qualifications offered	Entrance requirements	Duration
Access and foundation courses.	Flexible entry. Consider this route if you need to improve your English or academic skills.	Usually one or two years, but flexible. Three to twelve months.

Undergraduate

The most popular undergraduate qualifications are the Bachelor's degrees (also called undergraduate or first degrees), which are now required for entry into a wide range of careers in the UK and other countries.

Qualifications offered	Entrance requirements	Duration
Bachelor's degrees (e.g. BA, BSc.)	Two/three A-levels in conjunction with AS-levels and GCSEs or equivalent plus English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS) Alternative for overseas applicants: Foundation/access course	Most undergraduate degrees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: three years; most undergraduate degrees in Scotland: four years

Postgraduate

There are two main types of postgraduate course: Master's programmes, which normally consist of classes and seminars plus a dissertation.

A research degree is the ultimate opportunity if you want to pursue your own specialist interests. You'll be expected to initiate and develop your topic under the supervision of one or possibly two academics. To be successful, you will need to demonstrate intellectual independence.

Masters

Qualifications offered	Entrance requirements	Duration
MA MSc LLM MEd Others	British or a recognised overseas first degree qualification plus English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS)	One year

Research Doctorates

Qualifications offered	Entrance requirements	Duration
Ph.D D.Phil	British or a recognized overseas Masters degree in a relevant subject plus English Language proficiency (e.g. IELTS band 6 or above). An outstanding academic record is expected.	Three years minimum

Vocational/Professional Training courses

These qualifications tend to be more work-related than academic and can put you on a fast-track route within your current career, into a new career or on to a degree course. Career-based courses in the UK often involve strong links between institutions and industry. This ensures the continuing relevance of these qualifications to the world of work, which, in turn, improves the career prospects of the students who take them.

Some of these courses are: Art, Business, Banking and Finance, Computing, Electronics, Engineering, Executives, Fashion, Hairdressing and beauty-therapy International trade, Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Office work and secretarial skills, Pilots and air traffic controllers, Science and technology, Tailor-made courses (to suit your particular professional needs), Teaching, Technicians, and Tourism.

Courses at this level tend to be particularly flexible. Many do not have specific entry requirements, so, no matter what qualifications you currently have, Oxford Academy can find you a course that will let you get a foot on the educational ladder. In addition, some of these courses meet the entrance requirements for degree courses, allowing you to supplement your newly found practical skills with academic knowledge. These courses involve classroom instruction, essays, projects and practical work. There is continuous assessment of coursework plus examinations.

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