HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST UK UNIVERSITY FOR YOUR DEGREE with Across The Pond
Since 2004, our team of UK Study Experts have provided bespoke student advice and guidance to Canadian students looking to study at some of the top UK universities. We are proud to be the official Canadian representative for over 35 universities across Scotland, England, and Wales.
You may already know a little bit about the UK and what you can expect when you study there, but how do you go about choosing the best UK university for the course you want to take? With the fantastic education system and heritage the UK possesses, it can be a nail-biting experience to choose the right university, knowing that it will shape your future.
We’re here to say, don’t worry! Just read our quick guide on how to choose the best UK university.
PURSUE YOUR PASSION
The best place to begin when choosing a course is to think about your interests. You are probably not going to be successful if you do not find the subject you are studying interesting on some level. Try to think of careers that excite you. Focusing on that first will help you make a good decision.
CONSIDER YOUR FUTURE
You might also consider the future prospects of your field. You can research this information on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics website. Once you identify a field that you like and are good at, you want to make sure there is a future in your chosen field.
Do not choose a career simply because it seems like a ”hot prospect” today; that could change. You do, however, want to make sure that there is reasonable growth in the field you choose.
DO YOUR RESEARCH
Find out about the universities with degree programs that match your interest. You want to make sure you do your homework so that you are fully informed when you finally make a decision.
ONLINE RESEARCH
The first step is to do some online research. You can review the websites of the universities and the programs that interest you.
ONLINE FORUMS
Next, you may want to interact with other students in online forums. You can ask any question you have and get honest feedback from current students.
SPEAK TO LECTURERS
You can even arrange to meet with and interview tutors and lecturers at schools that most interest you. You may start this process using email, phone, or Skype.
VISIT?
Finally, you might arrange a visit to the UK to explore your top schools in person, although this may become a little expensive.
To get impartial advice you can also speak to our advisors who have all studied abroad themselves. Find out more by clicking here to get in touch with us.
DON’T WORRY!
Choosing your degree is the first step to the rest of your career, so it’s really important you put the time in now to focus on your future.
It can be stressful, and sometimes confusing, trying to weigh up which UK university is right for you, but we’re here to say – ‘Don’t worry!’
Your personal Across the Pond advisor is ready and waiting to hear from you about your dreams of studying in the UK. Get in touch with us today and we will be there to give you guidance on how to choose the best UK university.
If you want a little more information before getting in touch with us, take a look at our Essential Checklist of things you need to think about before applying to study in the UK.
Discussion3 Comments
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