Engineering Study in UK

Engineering Education in the UK

Engineering degrees in the UK can broadly be divided into four branches: civil, mechanical, electronic & electrical. but there are 40 different kinds of engineering course ranging from aeronautical engineering to naval engineering.

Undergraduate course combine 60 percent theory with 40 percent practical learning and are thought through lectures, tutorials, problem solving and practical.

an undergraduate degree in engineering is a three- year course for those doing a B engg. and four years for M Engg. students. qualifications required for entry: An excellent 10+2 science degree is necessary to get entry into the first year of engineering in the UK .

Students with outstanding academic records should check with the relevant college or university to find out the level at which they can join the course. some universities offer foundation programs for students who have good academic record in subject.

Cost: the average total undergraduate cost per academic year is approximately 13,130 pounds per academic year.

British Examinations
The British council acts as agent and manager for a wide range of professional British examining boards.
The British council in India administers, besides many others, the following examinations:
international general certificate of education examination (IGCE)

'O' and 'A' levels of the proficiency of the university of London examination and assessment council for students desiring admission to graduate course in Britain.

The international English language testing system (IELTS) which asses the proficiency of the English language of candidates intending to study in Britain.

The university of London's external programme

The chartered association of certified accounts (ACCA)

GCE examinations in India
The general certificate of education (GCE) provides the basic qualification for entrance to higher and professional studies in the united kingdom. the examinations are conducted at two main levels: ordinary (O), and advanced (A) levels.
Coaching
The British council division does not provide coaching for GCE examinations. a number of schools, including those listed below, currently prepare students for these examinations.

Bangalore International school, 14 benson cross road, benson town bangalore 560046(ph+91(0) 805554007)('O' level)
Calcutta international school, 18, lee road kolkata 700020
good shephered international school, po fernhill, Ootacamud 64001
(T.N.) (ph+91(O) 4234151 fax +91(O) 42342920)(AICE,IGCSE)

Hebron school, Washington hall, Ootacamund 642001(run courses for GSCE with 3 british examining boards but not the university of london

mallya aditi international school musoorie 248179 (IGCSE and A -level)
new era school, pacgani, maharastra 421805(O-level)

The British school chankyapuri, new Delhi 110021(IGCSE and A-level)
woodstock musoorie 248179 (O and A-levels)

International English language testing system system (IELTS)
IELTS, the international english language testing system, a two hour and forty five minute test the test is made up of the following sub-tests:
listening (30 minutes)
academic reading ( 60 minutes)
general training reading (60 minutes)
academic writing (60 minutes)
speaking (11-14 minutes)

payments: all payments are t be made at the British council in cash or demand draft. draft are to be made in the name of the 'British council division' and payable at new Delhi.
examination manager

British council division, British high commission
17 kasturba gandhi marg, new Delhi 110001
(ph 23711401 telex 65460 fax 23710717)
Email delhi.edutaion@in.britishcouncil.org
timing: monday-friday 9.00am-1.00 pm and 2.00 pm-4.30 pm
IELTS Administrator IELTS administrator

British deputy high commission British deputy high commission
British council division British council division
metal tower 'C' wing, IInd floor L7T chamber, 16 cama street
nariman point, Mumbai 400021 kolkata 700016
ph 022-22823560/3- fax 022-22836081 033-22825370, 033-22824804

IELTS administrator IELTS Administrator
british deputy high commision british deputy high commision
british council division british council division
737 anna salai,chennai600002 kasturba gandhi marg
ph 004-5205000 new delhi 110001
fax 044-52050688
or
Examinations manager
British council division
British high commission
17 kasturba ghandhi marg
new Delhi 110001 (ph 23711401 extn. 111, 23353562, fax 23710717
for complete details, you may log onto www.ieltsindia.com, email info@ieltindia.com
Short Intensive preparation Course for IELTS
the British council offers short intensive preparation course for IELTS
the British council, 17,kasturba gandhi marg, new delhi 110001
(ph +91123711401, extn. 11fax +9111 2371 0717 email delhi.register@in.britishcouncil.org website www.britishcounci.org/india)

 

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