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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by liliberth: 2:21pm On May 17, 2020
Aprokodaughter:


Can imagine...I really wanted to go there. I saw like applicants from 5 years compliaining on Studentsroom website that GCU don't respond on time. Till date applicants are still complaining of the same issue.

I sent them a mail like 3 weeks ago they responded to my mail that my application is still with the department.

I have already lost interest decided to accept DMU offer I can't come and kill myself lols.



Oh I even thought maybe Nigerian network, I have been trying to go through the course outline since they said from next week I will be considered for interview but the website doesn't seems to be opening.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Nobody: 2:31pm On May 17, 2020
liliberth:



Oh I even thought maybe Nigerian network, I have been trying to go through the course outline since they said from next week I will be considered for interview but the website doesn't seems to be opening.

Their website is opening I just tired it. Thank God you have been considered. All the best.

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by zaynabola: 2:37pm On May 17, 2020
Good day,

I got admission into the university of Essex to study Finance and Big data analytics. I want to know how sell able the course is in the UK because I plan to stay back after my studies.
Also, my total fees was 18,000 but I got 4,000 off. However, I may have the difficulty in paying the balance. Please I will like to know if there is a way I can pay when I travel.

Thank you.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 2:46pm On May 17, 2020
Finance and big data analytics is good but getting a job upon the completion of your course is dependent on you (job search, knowledge demonstration, experience e.t.c).
What do you mean by difficulty paying the balance? Issues with bank transfer, delay in sorting funds, insufficient funds? Any other reason apart from this?
zaynabola:
Good day,

I got admission into the university of Essex to study Finance and Big data analytics. I want to know how sell able the course is in the UK because I plan to stay back after my studies.
Also, my total fees was 18,000 but I got 4,000 off. However, I may have the difficulty in paying the balance. Please I will like to know if there is a way I can pay when I travel.

Thank you.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by realking(m): 2:51pm On May 17, 2020
Good afternoon Stenon,

Please what is ur advice to someone going for PGCE with the hope of getting QTS in Mathematics considering the fact that teaching mathematics is in UK shortage occupation list. Is it a good investment for easy stay after graduation compared to going for MSC instead of PGCE.
STENON:
Based on what you just said now... A quick look at Dundee MSc nursing has no pre-registration with NMC as been offered by GCU.
Better to go with the right advice that has long term advantage , than because of money, go for the wrong path with no long or short term benefit.

Another scenario apart from this IELTS is for any school requesting for UKNARIC. Please do not run away from them, kindly do it as this is an opportunity to further register with some Professional Bodies in UK.
Without UKNARIC, you can not be registered to practice as a Professional in UK.


**note : I am not referring to Professional bodies like APM, PMI, or others.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by zaynabola: 3:11pm On May 17, 2020
Insufficient funds to be specific.
I can manage to pay 30%
mimilyrics:
Finance and big data analytics is good but getting a job upon the completion of your course is dependent on you (job search, knowledge demonstration, experience e.t.c).
What do you mean by difficulty paying the balance? Issues with bank transfer, delay in sorting funds, insufficient funds? Any other reason apart from this?
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:41pm On May 17, 2020
That will be a tough one to pull off as your tuition balance is kinda high and what you have isn't even close to what you need.

* You'd also have to provide evidence to UKVI to prove that you can fund your tuition and living costs and there's no way that you can get your visa with evidence of just 30% of your tuition and nothing for maintenance.

* You can only work 20 hours during term-time on minimum wage (£8.72 if you're above 25) and if you find a job where you can work up to 20 hours weekly, your weekly take home will be around 174.4 (£697.6 monthly). You might be lucky to get something around £9.20 or £10 depending on the kind of business. And it's not a given that you'd find a job as soon as you get into the UK; it's also not a given that you'd get a job that would give you up to 20 hours work weekly.
The above is a guide to help you figure out your estimated income based on working part-time.

* Now, off-campus housing costs are around £300-450/month depending on what area of Essex you live in. That's leaves you with between £397.6 - £247.6 monthly. If you multiply this by 9months, you'd save roughly £3,578.4 -£2,228.4 which is not even enough to pay the 70% (£8,600) balance of your fees. And that's not including your transportation and feeding costs.

*This will leave you unable to concentrate and commit to studying as you'd be too worried and stressed to study so I'd advice that you seek funding opportunities to mitigate your funding risk.

Note: 50% of your fees (£7,000) is due at registration and the other 50% is usually due around December/January and in worst case scenarios, inability to make this payment can lead to a cancellation of your visa without you being able to achieve your main reason for coming to the UK.


zaynabola:
Insufficient funds to be specific.
I can manage to pay 30%

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Skymoore1004: 3:50pm On May 17, 2020
This may sound mean but with only 30%, I will feel very sorry for you if you go ahead. There’s no kind of 20 hours work per week or even full time during holiday, that will cover the remaining 70% and your living expenses.
Remember you’re also talking about going in this CONVID19 period where there’re job losses everywhere? It’s not like before when you arrive and get NIN, you will go and register with one agency that will start sending you shifts. As it is now, you’re looking at not getting a job until say a month or two after your course start date. Before you know, you will start falling behind payments and your uni will start bombarding your email with payment notices/remainders

You will find yourself being forced to work more hours ........which will breach the conditions of your visa and come back to hunt you when you apply for other visas or ILR/PR etc.

You might end up overworking yourself and coming out with PASS, because you will barely have time for study or visit the library. On top of the pass sef, you may not have any relevant work experience in your area of studies (because the easiest works to get are either care or security or restaurant etc) or develop any relevant skills to help in your pursuit of tier 2. My dear,who has done who now?. All that suffer for nothing.

See my brother or sister, no go do pass yourself.
I was in your shoes 2018 but I decided not to take such risks. It’s not worth it. It’s better to have 70% ready than only 30%.

My opinion though... all the best.
zaynabola:
Insufficient funds to be specific.
I can manage to pay 30%

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by STENON(f): 3:55pm On May 17, 2020
realking:
Good afternoon Stenon,

Please what is ur advice to someone going for PGCE with the hope of getting QTS in Mathematics considering the fact that teaching mathematics is in UK shortage occupation list. Is it a good investment for easy stay after graduation compared to going for MSC instead of PGCE.
Its a very good option and that's another route for QTS in England.

Other route which you can try assuming you are currently living in with any degree and have a good passion for Teaching is the assessment only route with more details here

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-assessment-only-route-to-qts

https://www.ucas.com/teaching-option/assessment-only-route-qualified-teacher-status-qts

The providers are :

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-my-options/teacher-training-routes/specialist-training-options/assessment-only/ao-provider-list
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by STENON(f): 3:58pm On May 17, 2020
zaynabola:
Insufficient funds to be specific.
I can manage to pay 30%
If you have enough data and time. You can try canada as another alternative. They always take in Graduate assistant from Nigeria. Don't ask for scholarship, ask for a Graduate assistantship position either as Teaching or Research Assistant with full tuition waiver and monthly stipends.
You can follow this guidelines :


It is a "Do It Yourself" DIY thing.


Search for any 40 different universities each in Canada, US, Germany
Click on your department

Click on "People and Faculty"

Check their individual Profs/Drs. Page to know their research interests/specialization

Copy their mails and name

Send them your written statement by personalizing it to them like...


Dear Prof. Nairaland,

My name is abc, (Add the body of your 200 words statement here).

Write a personal statement not more than 200 words and introduce yourself, your undergraduate institution name,country, course, cgpa(mention your first class or whatever, just write it as 4.. /5.00 and also in percentage maybe X%) ,your past research work, your publications and awards including names of journals, volume and pages of published work, any conferences attended, any software training you know in your discipline, Your hard and soft skills, Postgraduate research interest, how you intend to use your previous experience towards your new research, your present work, when you intend to start your postgraduate (mention spring 2021 or Fall 2021, depending on what opening they have) future career plan like going for PhD and becoming Emeritus.

I wish to be your Graduate Teaching or Research Assistant.

I have attached my certifcate, transcripts, publications, awards certificate, link to my publications to this mail.(please remember to scan and attach).

Thank you in anticipation for your response.

Warm regards,
Your first name then surname
Email address
Active phone number +23470...

Step 2.

After a positive response, reply by asking of the funding package available for your studies while doing your MSc/PhD studies as a Graduate Assistant with the Prof.



Pray along with it and have a positive mind.


I wish you all the very best

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by realking(m): 4:18pm On May 17, 2020
Thank u so much and God bless U. He is not in UK. It is an investment I want to make in my younger brother. He is a Mathematic Teacher in Nigeria. I pray he makes good use of the opportunity.
STENON:
Its a very good option and that's another route for QTS in England.

Other route which you can try assuming you are currently living in with any degree and have a good passion for Teaching is the assessment only route with more details here

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-assessment-only-route-to-qts

https://www.ucas.com/teaching-option/assessment-only-route-qualified-teacher-status-qts

The providers are :

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-my-options/teacher-training-routes/specialist-training-options/assessment-only/ao-provider-list

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by STENON(f): 4:23pm On May 17, 2020
realking:
Thank u so much and God bless U. He is not in UK. It is an investment I want to make in my younger brother. He is a Mathematic Teacher in Nigeria. I pray he makes good use of the opportunity.
Amen. Though I dont know if visa is granted for PGCE. That's good. Is he registered in Nigeria via TRCN?
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by realking(m): 4:43pm On May 17, 2020
Yes
STENON:
Amen. Though I dont know if visa is granted for PGCE. That's good. Is he registered in Nigeria via TRCN?
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by zaynabola: 5:22pm On May 17, 2020
Thank you very much
I will try that
STENON:
If you have enough data and time. You can try canada as another alternative. They always take in Graduate assistant from Nigeria. Don't ask for scholarship, ask for a Graduate assistantship position either as Teaching or Research Assistant with full tuition waiver and monthly stipends.
You can follow this guidelines :


It is a "Do It Yourself" DIY thing.


Search for any 40 different universities each in Canada, US, Germany
Click on your department

Click on "People and Faculty"

Check their individual Profs/Drs. Page to know their research interests/specialization

Copy their mails and name

Send them your written statement by personalizing it to them like...


Dear Prof. Nairaland,

My name is abc, (Add the body of your 200 words statement here).

Write a personal statement not more than 200 words and introduce yourself, your undergraduate institution name,country, course, cgpa(mention your first class or whatever, just write it as 4.. /5.00 and also in percentage maybe X%) ,your past research work, your publications and awards including names of journals, volume and pages of published work, any conferences attended, any software training you know in your discipline, Your hard and soft skills, Postgraduate research interest, how you intend to use your previous experience towards your new research, your present work, when you intend to start your postgraduate (mention spring 2021 or Fall 2021, depending on what opening they have) future career plan like going for PhD and becoming Emeritus.

I wish to be your Graduate Teaching or Research Assistant.

I have attached my certifcate, transcripts, publications, awards certificate, link to my publications to this mail.(please remember to scan and attach).

Thank you in anticipation for your response.

Warm regards,
Your first name then surname
Email address
Active phone number +23470...

Step 2.

After a positive response, reply by asking of the funding package available for your studies while doing your MSc/PhD studies as a Graduate Assistant with the Prof.



Pray along with it and have a positive mind.


I wish you all the very best

Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Anitaamich: 7:18pm On May 17, 2020
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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by duchess90(f): 7:26pm On May 17, 2020
Hi ELff, not sure of this, do you need an insight on all 3schools or just Huddersfield? I can help give an insight on Coventry, I'm sure there are many more Cov students here to help as well...
ELff:
Please i am changing my school due to circumstances beyond my control. I have checked quite a number of other schools, though I have a conditional offer from RGU and Coventry which was my first choice. I want a school in England. University of Huddersfield appeals to me, though I'm not really comfortable with their modules but I can make do with it.

I have read quite a number of different views online about the school but I would love to hear you guys thoughts, possiblity of getting student jobs, the city life, and just any other useful information anyone has. If you have other suggestions on schools too, I wouldn't mind.

Thanks for all your contributions in advance.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Nobody: 8:34pm On May 17, 2020
Here is it





quote author=Skymoore1004 post=89622741]Please can you put a screenshot of your offer? Thought you said £5500 before? You can remove your details. So you can be guided better.
I doubt tuition for the whole programme is £5500 or £6000. That’s for 1st year from my own knowledge sha [/quote]

Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Plaouse(m): 10:08pm On May 17, 2020
Hello.
I'm planning to study as an undergraduate in the UK (under a scholarship). Presently i do not have the requirements to apply so i plan to use the remaining of this year to get prepared then next year I would apply. I will also seek admission in a Nigerian university (UNN to be precise) just incase i dont get the scholarship. The thing is; will it be easy, if possible, to transfer if i get the supposed UK admission?
Thank you
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Nobody: 10:25pm On May 17, 2020
Plaouse:
Hello.
I'm planning to study as an undergraduate in the UK (under a scholarship). Presently i do not have the requirements to apply so i plan to use the remaining of this year to get prepared then next year I would apply. I will also seek admission in a Nigerian university (UNN to be precise) just incase i dont get the scholarship. The thing is; will it be easy, if possible, to transfer if i get the supposed UK admission?
Thank you
To be candid, forget about obtaining undergraduate scholarship in UK as it is very competitive. Also A Levels is being considered for admission ? Do you have Cambridge or ATS A Levels? Your O level and A level should be mostly A's.

If you want undergraduate scholarship, focus on USA schools and apply here:
https://ng.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/opportunity-fund/

You can also try Federal Scholarship board undergraduate scholarship or Chiese undergraduate scholarship.

Most importantly, just focus on getting Nigerian university admission. Try and score high in your JAMB as I hope your O level is top notch. Aim for first class. Then you can get postgraduate scholarship. Also with your first class CGPA in school, you can apply for many undergraduate scholarships like PTDF, Oando, Mobil, Shell, MTN, Total, Seplat, Chevron, Agbami, Agip and many more.

I got two undergraduate scholarships and it was more than enough for my studies. So strive and be the best in your respective Nigeria school with high GPA. You can also get foreign postgraduate scholarship like how I did when you finish. The sky is your limit.

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Plaouse(m): 11:31pm On May 17, 2020
hosey:

To be candid, forget about obtaining undergraduate scholarship in UK as it is very competitive. Also A Levels is being considered for admission ? Do you have Cambridge or ATS A Levels? Your O level and A level should be mostly A's.
*I only have WEAC; 2 As, 5 Bs, 1 C and D. I can write another exam if required and if the funds are available*

If you want undergraduate scholarship, focus on USA schools and apply here:
https://ng.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/opportunity-fund/

You can also try Federal Scholarship board undergraduate scholarship or Chiese undergraduate scholarship.

Most importantly, just focus on getting Nigerian university admission. Try and score high in your JAMB as I hope your O level is top notch. Aim for first class. Then you can get postgraduate scholarship. Also with your first class CGPA in school, you can apply for many undergraduate scholarships like PTDF, Oando, Mobil, Shell, MTN, Total, Seplat, Chevron, Agbami, Agip and many more.
*My JAMB this year is good and getting an admission in Nigeria wouldn't be a problem. I just thought that studying aboard will create more opportunities for me. I opted for the UK because it is more easier for Nigerians to get admission there, just got informed about their scholarship though. Thanks*

I got two undergraduate scholarships and it was more than enough for my studies. * were they for Nigeria or abroad? And please how likely am I to get a scholarship in the US.*
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by ELff: 12:38am On May 18, 2020
duchess90:
Hi ELff, not sure of this, do you need an insight on all 3schools or just Huddersfield? I can help give an insight on Coventry, I'm sure there are many more Cov students here to help as well...

I need insights on Huddersfield and possibly Northumbria University, the city life, possibility of getting student jobs, just about any relevant information.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by justwise(m): 6:20am On May 18, 2020
Plaouse:
Hello.
I'm planning to study as an undergraduate in the UK (under a scholarship). Presently i do not have the requirements to apply so i plan to use the remaining of this year to get prepared then next year I would apply. I will also seek admission in a Nigerian university (UNN to be precise) just incase i dont get the scholarship. The thing is; will it be easy, if possible, to transfer if i get the supposed UK admission?
Thank you


When you have the requirements try the UK, check commonwealth scholarship and schools in partnership with them,

Check their requirements so as to help you during the period of preparation.

Applying for scholarship is free so give it a go.

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by duchess90(f): 6:50am On May 18, 2020
Okay, wanted to be sure, I won't be able to help unfortunately, I can only comment on Coventry and Cranfield University.
Hopefully someone can...


ELff:


I need insights on Huddersfield and possibly Northumbria University, the city life, possibility of getting student jobs, just about any relevant information.
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Sthill5: 7:37am On May 18, 2020
Good morning all

I have a question

Is it a red flag for a 38 year old to apply for a study visa via a masters program?
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by LagosismyHome(f): 7:43am On May 18, 2020
Sthill5:
Good morning all

I have a question

Is it a red flag for a 38 year old to apply for a study visa via a masters program?

There is no age limit for master education.....why will 38 be a red flag?

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Cyberknight: 8:44am On May 18, 2020
Sthill5:
Good morning all

I have a question

Is it a red flag for a 38 year old to apply for a study visa via a masters program?

Why should it be?
The UK needs the fees international students pay to balance its universities' budgets, so you are all welcome. The policy is to let as many as possible in, take their school fees money then allow them to work a couple of years (think eldercare) to earn some money back. Win-win for the UK economy.

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Sthill5: 9:21am On May 18, 2020
LagosismyHome:


There is no age limit for master education.....why will 38 be a red flag?


Thank you for your response
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Sthill5: 9:22am On May 18, 2020
Cyberknight:


Why should it be?
The UK needs the fees international students pay to balance its universities' budgets, so you are all welcome. The policy is to let as many as possible in, take their school fees money then allow them to work a couple of years (think eldercare) to earn some money back. Win-win for the UK economy.


Thank you
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Sthill5: 9:23am On May 18, 2020
Just saw this

Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by Plaouse(m): 10:15am On May 18, 2020
justwise:



When you have the requirements try the UK, check commonwealth scholarship and schools in partnership with them,

Check their requirements so as to help you during the period of preparation.

Applying for scholarship is free so give it a go.

Thank you. But will i be able to transfer if i become a student in a Nigerian University? Seeking a scholarship isn't much of a problem - whats the possibility of getting one (I dont have a straight A result nor a great CGPA its more like Bs)
Like hosey advised, is it better to seek these scholarships at undergraduate or postgraduate level?
Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by STENON(f): 11:07am On May 18, 2020
realking:
Yes
PGCE is for someone with degree certificate but without teaching experience to be qualified as a Teacher with QTS in UK.

With all the information you have already given, I am sure he met all the requirements to be a Teacher here and it will be a great investment.

You can confirm from Justwise if international students are eligible for Tier 4 visa to study PGCE because I am not too sure of it.

Better still, Please look for another school with cheaper tuition fees for him to do MSc either in his Mathematics discipline ( To be a master of his discipline) or Management courses ( it's a requirement and fast route to taking leadership position within the school).

The masters will help in getting tier 4 student visa and he will manage the rest after coming over.

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Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by justwise(m): 11:12am On May 18, 2020
Plaouse:


Thank you. But will i be able to transfer if i become a student in a Nigerian University? Seeking a scholarship isn't much of a problem - whats the possibility of getting one (I dont have a straight A result nor a great CGPA its more like Bs)
Like hosey advised, is it better to seek these scholarships at undergraduate or postgraduate level?

I doubt you will be able to transfer to the U.K from Nigeria. Getting scholarship at undergraduate level is a lot better, that is 3 years of free money and peace of mind.

Like I said to you before. Use this opportunity to find out requirements for those scholarships then know how to get required qualifications to meet it.

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