Category: Study in UK

A ‘sandwich’ course is a degree course that includes time spent on a placement, often in industry or business, away from the university. The sandwich program in the United Kingdom allows you to stay in the country for an additional year while gaining valuable industry experience. ‘Sandwich’ courses can be ‘thick’ or ‘thin’ and are favored by a few high-ranking universities.

A few UK universities including Bath, Lancaster, Surrey, Loughborough, and Aston are particularly keen for students to take advantage of this type of course. Placements are typically scheduled after the second year of a degree program, so students will spend the first two years of their degree at Bath, followed by a sandwich year on placement before returning for their final year(s).

This is typical for modern language courses, with Year 3 spent abroad either teaching in a school, studying at a university, or working in an industrial placement. Many other subjects, including Business, Engineering, Finance, Psychology, and Sport Studies, offer placements.

Although ‘sandwich’ courses are usually one year long because of the placement there can be significant advantages:

It becomes an add-on while applying for a job or at the time of placement as employers are increasingly looking for applications that stand out. 

The development of skills and understanding that will help during the remaining year(s) of study.

The possibility of full-time employment with the placement company after graduation.

Insight into how the principles, skills, and knowledge learned in the course are applied in the workplace.

If the student is placed in a relevant field, he or she may be able to secure a higher starting salary or a more senior position after graduation.

There are two types of sandwich courses in the UK: Thick and Thin Sandwich Courses.

1. Thick Sandwich Courses include a year of internship or work experience in a business. In these programs, you study for two to three years before beginning your placement in the third year.
2. In Thin Sandwich Courses, you get two to three internships in different years. For instance, there will be 6-months of industry experience in your first year and then another 6-months in your third year. 

Eligibility Criteria for Sandwich Courses in the UK

The eligibility criteria for Sandwich Courses in the UK are the same as other programs in the UK.

Here are the main requirements to study in the UK.

• At least 60% from a recognized university.
• Proof of English proficiency tests such as TOEFL/IELTS.
• GMAT/GRE scores for master’s degrees.
• Academic Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
• Updated CV
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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UCAS application is in at last after which universities might be asking you to fill in a Fee Status Questionnaire (FSQ). There are some of myths that expatriate families may have about fees status. So, the universities are partly funded by the UK Government and they must undertake due diligence in identifying students who have right to UK tuition fees. 

Scrutiny is given to students applying for costly degrees such as lab-based courses, veterinary, dentistry and medicine. Fee status forms are sent to students who are based overseas and some who are based in the UK to establish which category of student they are and whether they are entitled to UK fees. The FSQ forms are for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Myth: we don’t need to worry about fee status until my son/daughter applies to university.

The more later you think about fees status, the worst scenario pops up. You should be planning for fees status at least 3 years before the start of the university so that you can adapt your all living and traveling plans to make sure you have a rock-solid case when you do go to apply.

Myth: a UK passport is enough to entitle my son/daughter to Home fees.

To have British passport, British citizenship is not enough, you also need to show that you maintain your ‘ordinary residence’ in your home country by visiting as a family often enough and for a long period. You don’t have to be a British citizen to be eligible for Home fees – asylum seekers, ‘Leave to Remainers’ and refugees may also be entitled to UK fees.

Myth: owning property in the UK should ensure Home fee status.

Not necessarily. It may help to own a property, but alternative homes can be used depending on a family’s circumstances. The important thing to have a ‘home base’ of some sorts.

Myth: being overseas on a visa means that I must return to my home country and therefore should be entitled to UK fee status.

Thousands of expat families are based overseas on a visa which is re-issued every two years or so. Being on a visa does not mean that your son/daughter is automatically entitled to UK fees when starting university in the UK.

Myth: visiting the UK each year for three years before the university will ensure UK fee status.

Some universities ask for evidence of visits back to the UK for a longer period, totally depends upon university’s fee status policy and how strict they are.

Rarely does one element of your case, such as the ‘home base’ or visits to the UK, alone decide your case, rather it is better to think of fee status as an assessment of multiple factors that determine how you case looks overall. Establishing UK fee status is not a simple tick box exercise. It is necessary to demonstrate commitment to your home country, showing that you maintain strong family links with a clear intention to return at some point in the future.

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Following the announcement of the UK Home Office in July 2021 UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has been accepting Graduate Visa applications. Graduate Visa allows qualified undergraduate or master’s students to stay and work in the UK for up to two years. From 1st to July 2021, international undergraduate or master’s students will be able to stay and work in the UK for two years on the newly announced Graduation Path. Also, PhD students can stay for three years with a Route Visa visa.

The minimum 12-month minimum requirement does not apply if the applicant was required to study outside the UK due to the COVID-19 epidemic. To apply for a Qualification visa, a student applicant must have returned to the UK by 27 September 2021 or before the expiry of his / her student visa, or any other time soon.

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Eligibility

• The applicant is in the UK
• The applicant currently holds a Student Visa or a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa (now replaced by Student Visa).
• The applicant has acquired a UK bachelor’s degree, postgraduate degree or completed another eligible course for the required period of time on a Student Visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa (now replaced by Student Visa).
• The education provider (University or College) has informed the applicant of the successful completion.

Notes to take

• It is important that the Graduate Visa application is submitted to the UK Home Office before the applicant’s current Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa expires.
• A Graduate Visa cannot be renewed.
• The start date of the visa will be from the day the application is approved.

Reasons to apply work permit in UK

• World-Class Universities
• Modern Learning Environment
• Affordable College Fees
• Multiple Intakes
• Easy Finance Options
• High Visa Success Ratio
• Cosmopolitan Place to live
• Duration: Undergraduate 3 years, Graduate 2 years

Tips to choose a consultant

Choosing an Immigration Consultancy becomes essential given the complex procedures and detailed process for International Visas. However, the numerous agencies that are available can make your choice tough.

Google Reviews:

Nothing beats word of mouth when it comes to authorization as traders often say. Be sure to read online reviews of potential immigrant consultants in your online research. This will give you an initial idea of ​​the people’s perceptions of the Agency.

Communication forums

View potential agency communication forums – LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This will give you the latest updates. A missing, blank or inactive page is an indication that the agency is moving forward and is unreliable.

Past record

Although this is not always the case, usually the best Immigration Consultancy will be in business for many years. View past firm record if it has experienced employees. You can also verify that the CEO of a company has a strong reputation and that you can easily reach out to the company if things go awry.

Security

Good firms have policies and policies in place that help to provide peace of mind to customers. This is where it comes from sharing and managing confidential and sensitive information, as quoted by the Cape Town ETC.

Make sure the URL of the website starts with ‘https’ for secure online payments. The’s’ website indicates that the website is secure and will securely process any credit card payments you initiate.

Background Checking

Moving and moving to a new nation can sometimes involve paying Lakhs for agency rupees. It includes fees paid by the overseas government. You may find it annoying to make such a large payment.

UK student visa consultants in Ahmedabad

Study wise international
Studywise provides a visa application process for UK students. It is among the leading UK student visa advisors in Ahmedabad. It provides end-to-end support throughout the process from receiving delivery letters to the airline to the UK. It also provides education advisors, visa specialists, and interview trainers for a smooth journey.

Edugo abroad
Edugo Abroad is Europe’s leading education coordinator in Ahmedabad, India. Specialist visa study specialist for overseas education. The personal support team is able to identify all the needs of our students and advise them accordingly. A collaborative spirit combined with common expert guidance enables a foreign student to learn a dream and achieve it. With 11+ years experience in connecting with foreign education and solid networks to the