ENGLISH OAK RECRUITMENT
No.53 NEWS UPDATE July 2017
POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN BRITAIN
Students who obtain an academic bachelor’s degree with an average mark of approximately 60% can apply to study for a master’s degree in Britain. These points should be noted:
  1. Students normally study for one year.
  2. The fee for master’s study is usually GBP4,500-5,500 p.a.
  3. A fee loan of up to GBP10,000 is available from the British Government. Repayment terms are the same as for loans for bachelor’s study.
  4. Students normally spend 8-12 hours per week in the classroom
  5. Master’s study usually involves a significant amount of individual academic research.
  6. Most courses include a dissertation or thesis of approximately 15,000 words
  7. The course of study should be the same as – or similar to – your bachelor’s study
  8. Applications are made online to each individual university.
  9. Students may apply for as many courses/universities as they wish.
Applications must be received by Alan Hallett by 23 August for final checking.
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FRESHERS’ WEEK
Freshers’ Week is an annual event held at the start of the academic year (September). Organised by the students themselves, it is an opportunity for various organisations to promote their worth to newly arrived students. University sports and social clubs will try to recruit new members. Free food and gifts are often available, particularly from commercial participants such as banks and restaurants.
Strenuous efforts will be made to encourage you to join various clubs and societies, but it makes sense to be a little cautious about joining too many: you could easily find yourself overwhelmed with social commitments and struggling to complete your academic work. Take time to settle in before committing yourself too heavily! /
HERITAGE MATTERS
The British have a great love of history and respect for the past. Every town has its own museum (usually free entry) and there are numerous castles, parks and large houses open to the public. You can also see some of the great events in history, such as battles, re-enacted. You could even join one of the many re-enactment societies scattered around the country. Historic ships, aircraft, steam trains, traction engines, mill machinery and tanks are all preserved in Britain.______
English Corner
A Jack the Lad = a conspicuously self-assured, carefree and brash young man: a ‘chancer’

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