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| Aberystwyth University |
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| Aston University |
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| Bangor University |
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| Birmingham City University |
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| University of Bristol |
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| Brunel University |
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| Cardiff University |
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| Chichester University |
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| City University London |
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| Coventry University |
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| University of East Anglia |
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| University of Edinburgh |
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| University of Exeter |
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| Glasgow Caledonian University |
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| Herriot Watt University |
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| University of Hertfordshire |
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| University of Huddersfield |
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| Kingston University |
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| Lancaster University |
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| Leeds Metropolitan University |
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| Lincoln University |
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| Liverpool John Moores University |
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| London Metropolitan University |
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| London South Bank University |
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| Loughborough University |
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| Middlesex University |
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| Newcastle University |
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| Northumbria University |
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| Northumbria University |
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| Nottingham Trent University |
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| Queen's University, Belfast |
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| Roehampton University, London |
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| Sheffield Hallam University |
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| Staffordshire University |
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| University of Strathclyde |
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| Swansea University |
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| The University of Sheffield |
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| University College Birmingham |
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| University of Bath |
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| University of Brighton |
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| University of Central Lancashire |
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| University Of Dundee |
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| University of East London |
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| University of Essex |
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| University of Glamorgan |
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| University of Gloucestershire |
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| University of Hull |
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| University of Leeds |
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| University of Leicester |
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| University of Plymouth |
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| University of Portsmouth |
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| University of Salford |
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| University of Southampton |
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| University of Stirling |
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| University of Sunderland |
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| University of Surrey |
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| University of Sussex |
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| University of Teesside |
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| University of Wales, Newport |
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| University of West London |
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* For specific subjects only
UK Undergraduate
In the UK, the most popular undergraduate qualifications are the Bachelor's degrees (also called undergraduate degrees or first degrees).
Undergraduate degree programmes in the UK are usually of three years duration although some courses such as architecture or medicine take longer. Undergraduate degrees in the UK are now required for entry into a wide range of careers. British degree programmes incorporate the most up-to-date subject developments, and are underpinned by world-class research and links with business and industry, such as Accounting and Finance, Civil Engineering, Computing Multimedia, Software Engineering etc.
In England the course last three years and tend to be quite specialised from the beginning of the course. For some courses it is possible to enter for second or third year depending on the entry qualifications.
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UK Postgraduate
There are two main types of taught postgraduate course in the UK:
UK Master's programmes, which normally consist of classes and seminars plus a dissertation;
UK postgraduate diploma or certificate courses, which consist of classes and seminars (sometimes the same taught elements as a Master's course), but with no dissertation. Some UK postrgraduate diploma courses enable you to transfer to a Master's when you have successfully completed them.
A UK postgraduate 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.
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Entry requirements
Prospective students must make available relevant appropriate senior school reports. A recent IELTS, TOEFL or other recognised test showing they have reached the required standard for entry must also be provided.
The UCAS Tariff value for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
UCAS Tariff points allocated to 23 HKDSE subjects, expect Mathematics:
| Level |
Tariff |
Remarks |
| 5** |
N/A |
TBC with further evidence after the first administration of the HKDSE examination in 2012 |
| 5* |
130 |
Between grade A and A* in the 2010 GCE A Level Examination |
| 5 |
120 |
Comparable to grade A in the 2010 in the 2010 GCE A Level Examination |
| 4 |
80 |
Comparable to grade C in the 2010 in the 2010 GCE A Level Examination |
| 3 |
40 |
Comparable to grade E in the 2010 in the 2010 GCE A Level Examination |
UCAS Tariff point allocated to Mathematics:
| Level |
Compulsory Part |
Extended Part |
Remarks |
| 5** |
N/A |
N/A |
TBC with further evidence after the first administration of the HKDSE examination in 2012 |
| 5* |
60 |
70 |
- - 130 points (60+70) for 5* in both compulsory and extended parts - between grades A and A* in the 2010 GCE A Level examination
- - 120 points (60+60) for 5* in the compulsory part and 5 in the extended part - comparable to grade A in the 2010 GCE A Level examination
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| 5 |
45 |
60 |
| 4 |
35 |
50 |
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25 |
40 |
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