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Omo, the “cheap tuition” part is where people need to be very careful 😂

A university being £11k or £12k doesn't automatically mean the whole UK Master's route is cheap. By the time you add accommodation, IHS, visa, flight and the money you actually need to survive, the calculation can change completely.

And I agree with the point about not choosing a school just because it's cheap.

I'd honestly tell anyone considering these universities to check the exact course, current tuition for international students, location, deposit/CAS requirements and their total budget before paying anything.

Because two people can have the same £15k tuition budget and one person may have a realistic route while the other is already stretching themselves too far.

“Affordable” has to mean affordable for your own profile, not just a low number on a university website.

Honestly, this is the kind of comparison people need to see before making a decision.

But one thing I'll add is that people shouldn't automatically see “Canada = PR” and assume PR is guaranteed after studying there. A lot depends on the programme, province, occupation, work experience and the immigration rules at that time.

I've also seen people compare only tuition fees and forget the bigger picture living expenses, visa requirements, post-study options and whether the course actually makes sense for their long-term plan.

UK or Canada shouldn't be a “which country is better?” decision.

It should be which one actually makes sense for YOUR profile, budget and goal?

That's where many students get it wrong. They choose the country first, then try to force their profile into it. 😅

Ok

This “structural policy impact” thing sounds different from the usual Chevening advice. Are you saying normal workplace leadership isn't enough?

Alright, thank you

Globalscholar01:
Yes, a 2:2 does not automatically rule you out, but I would be careful about the proposed switch.

Your 3 years of teaching experience is relevant, and Biology/Education can connect to public health, but you need a convincing reason for moving from classroom teaching into International Public Health.

The important questions I'd look at are:

1. Why Public Health specifically?
2. What have you done so far that connects you to health, community development or public service?
3. What problem do you want to solve after the Master's?
4. How does the Master's fit into your long-term career plan?

If your only reason is “I want to work with NGOs,” the story is probably too weak on its own.

Your 2:2 is something to work around, not something to hide. The strength of the application would need to come from the experience, leadership, impact and career direction you can genuinely demonstrate.

If you want, send me the specific Public Health course(s) you're considering and a little more about your teaching/community experience. I'll tell you where I see the strongest connection and where the gaps are.

This is actually helpful. But I have a question for people who have applied before.

If someone has the required work experience but their leadership examples are mostly from volunteering/community projects rather than their current job, can those examples still be used in the essays?

I feel like a lot of applicants may be overlooking their strongest experiences because they think leadership must come from their workplace.

Alright, tnx for this info

Good morning OP. Thank you for this highly informative thread! I've been following it closely.

Please I want to drop my profile details as requested to know my chances:

• Degree: B.Sc. Education (Biology) - 2:2
• Current Profession: High School Teacher (Biology & Basic Science)
• Work Experience: 3 years (1 year teaching during NYSC, 2 years at my current private school)

My biggest fear is my 2:2 grade, and I also want to switch to a Master's in International Public Health so I can work with NGOs later.

Can someone with a 2:2 successfully switch fields like this on a Chevening scholarship? I would really appreciate your honest review of my profile. Thank you!