STUDY IN UNITED KINGDOM: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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STUDY IN UNITED KINGDOM: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
University of Gloucestershire offers postgraduate study, research degrees and professional courses for students from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
The university established in 2001, prior to 2001, the history can be traced back to 1847 and to the establishment of small college for teachers in Cheltenham by a group of church men and women. This experience and knowledge has given the university a firm foundation on which to build.
There are many options available for students in research and postgraduate study at the University of Gloucestershire.
WHAT KIND OF POSGRADUATE STUDY?
Taught courses:
Hundreds of students are currently undertaking taught programmes at the university, leading to the Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate awards
Research Degrees:
Less than thousand students are currently undertaking research degrees leading to PhDs (the Doctorate), MPhils and Masters by Research at the University.
Professional courses:
University of Gloucestershire offers a range of specialized professional courses, including the PGCE and programmes of study leading to qualifications from professional institutes.
Most programmes of postgraduate study are available on either full-time or part-time basis, allowing you to plan your study around other commitments, at a place that suit you.
The University of Gloucestershire offers easy access to both city and country life. So whether you are looking for lively nightlife, outdoor sporting activities or a ramble around the historical land-marks, you will find them all within easy reach.
Campus: there are four main university campuses: three in Cheltenham (Francis close Hall, Park and Pittsville) and a fourth campus (Oxstalls in Gloucester). The four campuses are connected electrically and the university offers a free bus service between campuses and town centres to help you get around.
INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS
Students from a wide range of countries study at the University of Gloucestershire, where they enjoy an inclusive, supportive and intellectual environment for postgraduate study. The students enjoy living in an attractive and central location which enables them to experience an excellent quality of life outside of their studies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academics: Entry requirements for postgraduate students vary according to different programme or research requirements, but generally you will be expected to have the equivalent of an upper second class UK Degree in a relevant academic subject.
English language: Your ability in English is very important and if English is not your first language the university will need evidence of your English language level before you start your programme. Postgraduate study and Research Degrees require competent in all areas of English language, especially written proficiency.
If you do not have the level of the university courses designed to lead to postgraduate study.
FEES AND FINANCE
The cost of studying and living
If you are arriving from outside the UK, you must have guaranteed funds to cover your living expenses and tuition fees
Tuition Fees
The fees you will have to pay will depend on whether you are classified as a Home or Overseas student for fees purposes. The regulations of fees status are set by the British Government. Overseas will be charged to student who does not have a relevant connection if:
you have been ordinarily resident throughout the three year period before that of your course,
the main purpose of your resident in the UK and islands must not have been to receive full-time education during any part of the three year period,
you have been given indefinite leave to remain in the UK
Payment
All international students are required to pay their fees before their course starts or at registration. If you are unable to do so, you should provide evidence of either a government loan or an award from your sponsoring organization.
There is international office team that will provide advice and guidance to prospective international students on all aspects of studying and living in the United Kingdom.

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COMPLEMENT YOUR FIRST DEGREE WITH PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

COMPLEMENT YOUR FIRST DEGREE WITH PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Awards from professional bodies are courses that make graduates specialized in
Certain programme or discipline and qualified the student as membership of this association. These professional programmes lead to the awards of these professional bodies. The following are International Professional Bodies that are available.
ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Membership of this association is widely prized in the business world, as it provides
a passport to a range of jobs in the accountancy profession.It is also an excellent foundation for a career in business and general management.
CIMA(Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
This qualification is widely respected and valued throughout the business world.
Its scope is broad, giving management as well as accounting and finance training Professionals membership also provides you with flexibility in terms of your future
Career path, as it opens up a wide range of business field.
CIPD(Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)
The CIPD is the leading organization for professionals involved in personnel issues. Membership is regarded as vital for those wishing to pursue and develop a career in personnel and/or training management.
CIM(Chartered Institute of Marketing)
As an increasing number of companies and organization embrace the philosophy of marketing and have become aware of the need for marketing training, so the demand for people with an internationally recognized qualification in marketing has increased. This need is satisfied by the programmes of study at certificate, Advanced Certificate Postgraduates, Diploma levels, whish lead to the externally examined awards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
CIPS(Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply)
The chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is the most prominent professional body for those developing a career in purchasing. This need is satisfied by the award of Graduate Diploma, foundation level and professional level whish lead to the award of Chartered Institute of purchasing and supply.
Exemptions
You may already have a qualification or experience that could provide exemptions
From a proposition of your chosen study programme.If you believe this may be the case you should negotiate directly with the professional body concerned.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVEL

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVEL
Welcome on board my travelers.
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Traveling is not a day plan, you must have planned ahead, so that you can safe yourself time, cost and stress. If you are going to need hotel accommodation, shopping around, tourist centre and lively restaurant, all these have to put into plan before you embark on that traveling. You will notice that there will be a less stress for you- so try to plan your trip in quieter periods.
Check out the following plans:
* book your event ahead of time especially when traveling during holiday and to a place that will be crowded with tourist and other activities,
* make sure your passport and visa (s) are valid and duly signed before traveling to destination country,
* make sure you contact friends or relatives in that destination country before travel in other to know if there is a crisis or not,
* try to know the rules and regulations of that destination country and have proper knowledge of the local laws of the country,
* calculate amount of money to spend on the traveling. Budget reasonable cost and spend wisely. And also do not carry excessive amounts of money or credit cards,
* It is advisable to wear moderate dress, do not wear heavy jewelry and do not accept package from strangers. This is to avoid being a target of crime,
* remember to buy your drugs before travel, as your main drug may not available at your destination country. That’s if you are on a medication. Or better still consult your doctor for proper check up three to four weeks to travel. While taking drugs along you have to check with embassy of your destination country as to prohibited items.

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TRAVEL ABROAD THROUGH LEGAL ROUTE

Why do immigrants travel abroad? What are the reasons behind there traveling? Which route do they take? Do many of them succeed? These are troubling questions we should before embarking on an illegal traveling?
Illegal traveling into developed countries is a daily act or event. Thousands of illegal immigrants from African travel Europe and America (North America) every year. Some travel to stay for the rest of their lives, some travel to search for a better payday. Some become seasonal workers and eventually return to Africa. Some travel to further their education.
In America today illegal workers contribute to an underground although vital part of the North American economy. Canada has become in the last 3 years a very attractive destination for illegal immigrants. Thousands of workers who previously would have chosen to go to the United States now aim to travel to Canada; where they can have opportunity to work and less illegal immigration control than the United States
THE PROBLEM FOR MOST OF African illegal immigrants to reach Canada is that they have to cross North Atlantic Ocean with boat from Morocco border to North America, without determination they will not reach their goal.
Traveling to North America without papers been a source of shame and alienation. The determination of illegal immigrants of making it to their destination is a crime to the North America.
In Europe illegal immigrants are being monitor everyday in the street of London. Nevertheless, illegal immigrants still find their way to enter United Kingdom through illegal means. Illegal immigrants travel about 40 miles in the desert, some die by snake bite, some die as a result of lack of water and the worst part of it is the killing of many illegal immigrants by Spanish border securities.
The illegal immigrants travel the same route ever since this gives the border securities to be alerted. To reach United Kingdom, they have to cross several borders including the African countries to European countries of their wishes. Precisely from any west African countries to Algeria to Morocco, Morocco to Spain to France, from France to United Kingdom and finally to any other country in Europe.
However, those seeking a better life for themselves inside the borders of Spain subject themselves to mortal danger. The travelers encountered brutal and tragic interference from both criminals and corrupt authorities. They faced dangerous obstacles during their trek and a life fraught with various peril once inside the developed countries. Many of them were killed by policemen and hoodlums. Many of them work in about six to seven places which make them have difficult decision to return home to see their family rather sending money home.
This is no reward or recognition for wanting to make a better life for themselves and their families. However, on the arrival the illegal immigrants will live a life of secrecy without a past. No history to complement them. Maybe in future their stories will join the ranks of African pilgrims travel Mecca and Jerusalem to serve God. But for now their journey remains untold, strange and dangerous.
It is high time we changed from illegal traveling; the Nigeria Immigration Service has make life easier with the quick issuance of passports to Nigerians that wish to travel through legal means. Embassies more so, are granting visa on time to those apply once you are traveling with good intention to their countries. One of the easiest ways of obtaining visa is to go through visa bureau under immigration and visa services.
Visa Bureaus is an independent immigration consultancy providing a variety of global immigration and visa services. Established in 2003, they have helped thousands of people immigrate, travel and work around the world.