Everyone seems to have their own opinions on this matter, but actually, what we want to tell you here is that the value of a one-year UK master's degree depends on your own recognition of it, not others.✊ Here's my understanding:
💎Is the program too short to learn anything?
The taught master's programs in the UK are indeed one year long, without breaks or summer vacations, as classes or research for the dissertation are still required. On the other hand, master's programs in the US, China, and Australia mostly last for two years, including summer and winter breaks, plus a semester dedicated to writing the dissertation. 😭 While the one-year UK master's program may seem short, if you look at the curriculum, you'll see that it is quite intensive. The one-year format simply compresses the time frame but not the learning content.💯 Additionally, UK higher education institutions also follow a credit system, which means that you need to earn enough credits to graduate. So, it's really not easy to complete the required credits and meet the graduation requirements within one year! 😤
💎Is admission easy as long as you have money?
Many people believe that UK master's programs are only one year long and have low admission requirements, so as long as you have money, you can get in or just submit an IELTS score.💰 However, that's not the case. First, you need to have a relevant undergraduate degree from your home country. Second, you need to meet certain language proficiency requirements, with an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.🈸 If your language proficiency doesn't meet the entry standards, you can also apply for a language course in the UK first and then enroll in a postgraduate program after passing the language exam.😊
💎What about the value and recognition of the diploma in China?
Many companies in China believe that international students have advantages in terms of independence, critical thinking, innovation, and foreign language skills compared to domestic graduates.🔒 Internet giants and foreign companies, in particular, highly value the inclusion of international students with an international perspective. State-owned enterprises have even explicitly stated their preference for recruiting overseas talents. In addition, major financial institutions such as China International Capital Corporation (CICC) and China CITIC Bank have listed many UK universities as target schools.📝
After reading this, do you still think that studying in the UK is easy?😡