Degrees from Oxford, Cambridge and Glasgow Universities were the hallmark of quality education and set benchmarks for others to follow. Most importantly the government as well as the institutions themselves closely monitor the higher education system in UK so to ensure high quality besides developing maturity and all-round range of capabilities in students. TOP Due the stringent checks on the quality of its higher education, UK has an international reputation for first-rate research, academic excellence and high quality higher education. The private colleges are accredited by one of the several accredition organizations, like the British Council for Independent Further and Higher Education or British Council English Language Schools Recognition Scheme. Professional courses are accredited by professional bodies that review the course contents and methodology of training from time to time and also conduct professional qualifying examinations.
Honors can be single or joint.
The professional undergraduate courses are of 4-year duration. If education acquired by an Indian student is not considered enough for admission in undergraduate course then for such students bridging courses, of one academic year are offered by universities, further education colleges and independent colleges. The average tuition fee for these courses, also known as university access or foundation courses is 5,206. The National Diploma is equivalent to A-Level and of two years duration. HND is generally of 3 years duration and includes training in the industry.