Masters degree - Postgraduate in English in London 2024

The Bachelor programs provides with higher education, the Master programs make a real specialist out of you. Also the Master programs of prestigious British university turn the foreign students into an employer's dream! The graduates of such programs are valued as professionals wth the most actual experience in their fields, after all, everyone has an in-depth study of a specialty or even their own scientific research. London universities are included in the lists of the best not only in their own country, but also in the world, a master's degree from the University of London opens up a lot of interesting and highly paid vacancies for the international students.

According to British system of higher education, Master programs are divided into two types:  general education (in-depth study of the specialty) and research, with an emphasis on scientific work.  

• A large choice of specialties and a diploma that is highly appreciated all over the world
• Relatively short course: in just a year you get a master's degree and can start working.
• The Master degree in English includes only necessary disciplines and lots of practice
• A lot of freedom: Master degree programs in London imply more independent work than, for example, in the USA. The students are responsible for the result.
• Career prospects: London has three times more European headquarters of multinational corporations than any other city in Europe. All these companies are hiring new employees, and future graduates of London universities have every chance to get an internship or a permanent job there.

The foreign students must provide the following documents:

• Diploma of higher education in the relevant or related specialty
• Language certificate
• Motivation letter
• Resume with work experience
• Employer's recommendation.

The average diploma score should be at least 4.5. When applying for creative specialties, it is also necessary to provide a portfolio, and in technical, mathematical or economic areas the international students will also have to take the GRE or GMAT test.

The tuition fee of Master degree in London depends on the following factors:

• The demand of the specialty. As a rule, it is cheaper to study in such areas as the humanities and the arts. Doctors traditionally have the most expensive master's programs.
• The status of the university. The studying in the prestigious university (for example, Oxford) will cost many times more than studying at a similar program at a less well-known university.

The tuition fee for a master's degree program in London starts from 15 thousand pounds. Unlike bachelor's degree programs, which are not free for the foreign students, future masters have the opportunity to receive a scholarship covering the cost of studying.

• Imperial College London

A university surpasses all major universities in the UK in the number of highly effective studies. This educational institution specializes in natural sciences, engineering, medicine and business, has its own business school.

• University College London

The university includes 10 faculties, among the most popular areas are architecture, art and design, and law. UCL is also a leading biomedical research centre.

• London School of Economics and Political Science

The university specializes in the study of social sciences. Most of the LSE disciplines are among the world's top in terms of teaching: political science, economics, journalism, social policy, geography and sociology. The university has a great influence in the field of business, politics and law, and its graduates can count on a higher salary level compared to other British universities.

• King's College London

It claims to be the third oldest university in England (after Oxford and Cambridge), is included in the list of the best research universities. The university includes nine faculties, among which the Faculty of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities have achieved particularly high positions. King's College London courses in history, law, politics, medicine and dentistry are also highly appreciated.

• Queen Mary University of London

The university includes the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering, the Barts Cancer Institute and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. In addition to the medical field, the university specializes in humanities, social, legal and technical disciplines. Leading positions in England are occupied by its programs in acting, geography, linguistics, English language and literature.

A number of scholarship programs allow the international students not only to save money, but also to get a master's degree in one of the universities of London for free. At the same time, in most cases, the students are provided with full compensation of all student costs: the cost of studying at a university, a monthly stipend for accommodation and meals, transportation and visa costs.

The most popular of the British scholarships with full funding is Chevening. This program from the UK government covers tuition at any of the universities of the Foggy Albion, even if we are talking about iconic universities like Imperial College London or Oxford. The scholarship is allocated for 1 year.

Also in the UK there are Hill Foundation Scholarships and Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Program (Master's degree at Oxford University), Gates Cambridge Scholarship (study at Cambridge University).

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. In order to qualify for them, it is important to have good grades in a bachelor's degree, as well as to speak English confidently. Depending on the program, the language requirements range from IELTS 6.5 to 7.5. The competition for full scholarships is extremely high: from 20 people per place or more.