1. Jewelry Design
Britain has become the first choice for students interested in jewelry design. The main contents of jewelry design specialty are: jewelry design creativity, jewelry computer-aided design, jewelry production and technology, precious metal jewelry design and creativity, etc. Students will learn the whole process from creative work to drawing and designing finished products.
Recommended schools: university of the arts london, City University of London and University of Liverpool.
2. Interior design
Modern interior design has become a comprehensive indoor environment design, including visual environment and engineering technology, physical environment such as sound, light and heat, psychological environment such as atmosphere and artistic conception, and cultural connotation. Many universities in Britain offer space design or interior design majors.
Recommended schools: Kingston University, university of the arts london, Nottingham Trent University and Brunel University.
3. Fashion design/textile design
Many universities in Britain have set up fashion design majors. Students have many opportunities to participate in fashion exhibitions or design competitions during their studies, and have sufficient time and opportunities to develop their potential.
Recommended schools: university of the arts london, Southampton University, Nottingham Trent University and Kingston University.
4. Graphic design/visual communication
Graphic design is the foundation of many design majors. It takes "vision" as a way of communication and expression, and uses professional skills such as typesetting, visual art and layout design to achieve the purpose of creative planning. Graphic design and spatial design (three-dimensional design) are relative and have different tendencies. Students can engage in advertising, film and television production, publishing design, teachers and other work in the future, which is very applicable.
Recommended schools: Bournemouth University, Edinburgh Art Institute, Nottingham Trent University.
5. Landscape design
Landscape design is a science and art about landscape analysis, planning and layout, design, transformation, management, protection and restoration. Landscape design is closely related to architecture, urban planning, environmental art, municipal engineering design and other disciplines, mainly including the physical space planning and design of cities and regions. However, the development of landscape design in China still lags behind. Therefore, the demand for such experts is very large and the employment prospects are extremely broad.
Recommended schools: Liverpool University, Newcastle University, Heriot Watt University.
6. Industrial design
Industrial design is the design of industrial products based on engineering, aesthetics and economics, and its concept is "having characteristics on the basis of meeting the needs of all aspects". Industrial design has a broad application space in enterprises.
Recommended schools: Sheffield Harlem University, Rumbia University, Leeds University, Loughborough University.
7. Product design
Good product design not only shows superiority in function, but also is convenient to manufacture and low in production cost, thus enhancing the comprehensive competitiveness of products. Many enterprises in the dominant position in the market competition pay great attention to the details of product design in order to design products with low cost and unique functions.
Recommended school: The product design major of Huddersfield University is highly targeted, including three-dimensional animation direction, children's products and toys direction, durable goods design direction, innovative product design and so on.
Other universities offering product design programs include Nottingham Trent University, Kingston University, university of the arts london and City University of London.
8. Architectural design
Architectural design refers to that before the building is completed, designers make a comprehensive conception of the existing or possible problems in the construction process and use process according to the construction tasks, draw up solutions and schemes for these problems, and express them with drawings and documents.
Recommended schools: University College London, Bath University and Sheffield University.
9. Multimedia design
Multimedia design, also known as multimedia art design, uses multimedia and computer-centered media as tools to design works, including text, graphics, animation, static video, dynamic video and sound. Multimedia design majors mainly train professionals for the film and television and multimedia industries, including commercial advertisements and film and television production.
Recommended schools: Bournemouth University, Edinburgh University, Northumbria University, Hertfordshire University, Kingston University.
2. What are the exams for studying in the UK?
1. IELTS test
Recognition by Commonwealth countries and the United States.
IELTS scores have been recognized by the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries. In fact, the IELTS test is designed for students from non-English-speaking countries who apply to study and immigrate to English-speaking countries.
2. College language courses
Provide language courses to students who have received conditional admission notices for major university courses, but the language does not meet the requirements. The number of weeks of language courses depends on the students' current IELTS scores. Generally speaking, the difference between IELTS score and university requirements is 0.5 points, which takes 4-8 weeks to study, and so on.
However, if the IELTS score is too low, there is no chance to participate in this course, depending on the specific standards of each university. After passing the language test, you don't need to take IELTS.
But there are a few exceptions, such as the language courses at Edinburgh University. After the course, students need to retake IELTS in order to get qualified results in exchange for unconditional Offer.
Language courses are generally provided by language centers of universities, focusing on improving students' English writing ability and application ability, such as how to write papers and make presentations. For students, it is a good opportunity to adapt to study life and improve their language level.
3. Advanced examination
For the A-Level exam, most British students need two years to complete this course, but students with strong ability can sometimes complete it in a shorter time. This course requires students to study three or four major courses and take graduation exams. Those who pass the exams can enter universities. Students' test scores and the A-Level courses they choose largely determine whether they can enter the ideal university to study the degree courses they choose.
4.PTE exam
The PTE exam is mainly aimed at non-native English speakers who intend to study abroad. Its purpose is basically the same as the new TOEFL and IELTS, which are very mature in the same field at present, and it can apply for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. It can be said that PTE, as an English test for overseas universities, provides a new choice for those who are preparing to study abroad.
5. International Basic Language Examination
The international basic language test is an international preparatory course, referred to as IFY. This is a one-year preparatory course for British foreign students, which is divided into four directions: business, mathematics, engineering and science. The enrollment targets are students of age 17- 19, with high school or equivalent educational level and a certain English foundation.
IFY is a preparatory course specially designed for international students, which was developed by the British Northern University Alliance. Unless students have excellent grades and have great advantages in application, the goal is Oxford and Cambridge. If these conditions or goals cannot be achieved, students are advised to choose IFY.
This program lasts for one year, and IELTS is free. IFY's achievements have been recognized not only by most famous universities in Britain, but also by eight famous universities in Australia.
6. British College Entrance English Test
Password Test is an English test, a brand-new computer-based academic English proficiency test for British universities, which can provide a real assessment of candidates' English proficiency for British universities and institutions of higher learning. This new test can accurately measure the ability of candidates in academic English. The test content focuses on the actual academic English ability. The test lasts an hour and needs to be completed at one time. It is recognized by more than 78 universities in Britain.
7. Greenwich mean astronomical time
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is an entrance examination for management graduate students initiated by the Graduate Management Committee (GMAC) of many management majors in the United States and provided by the American Examination Center (ETS). GMAT test not only examines the applicant's language ability and mathematical ability, but also tests his psychological reaction, logical thinking and practical problem-solving ability. Generally speaking, GMAT test can truly reflect the English level of candidates, so it is paid more and more attention and praise by more and more majors and schools. At present, nearly a thousand universities around the world adopt GMAT.
Category: business administration, business postgraduate entrance examination
Scope of application: In addition to the GRE requirements of some LSE majors, Warwick Business School strongly recommends that students submit GMAT, such as MSc Finance.
8. American Graduate Record Examination.
GRE is a postgraduate entrance examination in America. Most universities in Britain do not need students to provide GRE scores, but some universities need to provide GRE scores for individual majors, such as economics-related majors at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
9. British College Entrance English Test
Password Test is an English test, a brand-new computer-based academic English proficiency test for British universities, which can provide a real assessment of candidates' English proficiency for British universities and institutions of higher learning. This new test can accurately measure the ability of candidates in academic English. The test content focuses on the actual academic English ability. The test lasts an hour and needs to be completed at one time. It is recognized by more than 78 universities in Britain.
3. Food, clothing, housing and transportation for studying in the UK
First of all, dress
There are many large shopping malls in Britain, and there are many clothes in them. Of course, the price is definitely expensive, but the quality is really luxurious. The British dress casually and are more classic. The size of clothes in Britain is larger than that in China. It is not easy for students in China to buy clothes here. It takes a lot of homework to buy a suit here. It's best to bring more clothes from China to England.
Second, diet.
English people mainly eat pasta and meat, and rice. The ingredients in the supermarket are also very fresh-the price is not very expensive and reasonable. Chinese supermarkets in Britain have a lot of domestic food to buy. If you can cook by yourself, there will be enough ingredients for you. You can buy all kinds of kitchen supplies, electrical appliances, ingredients and seasonings in China. Even if you don't want to cook but want to eat Chinese food, there are China restaurants in every city in Britain, but eating Chinese food in Britain is more expensive. English people like to drink tea and coffee, but they don't like hot water very much. Drinking water is usually cold water, even in cold winter. In English schools, you can't see a place where you can get hot water.
Third, accommodation.
The accommodation environment in English schools is relatively good, and classes are also convenient at ordinary times. If you like a person, you can choose a single room. If you want to make friends, you can choose a room for 2-4 people. Each student has a separate wardrobe. It is relatively free to find a house and live outside the school. Of course, the rent is much more expensive than the dormitory. The rent in every city is different. Depending on which city you choose, London is definitely more expensive. You can also stay at the home of a native English. They will treat you as a member of their family. You can have dinner with them and attend family gatherings together, and you have to pay a fee.
Fourth, travel.
Vehicles in Britain drive on the left, so you must pay attention to this. Students who live on campus usually don't have to worry about attending classes. They can walk to the classroom in a few minutes. Students who live far away may have to take a bus or subway. You can get a student card, which will give you a lot of discount. The transportation in Britain is perfect. Besides the above two kinds of transportation, there are also some British people in China.
4. What do you need to know to study in Britain?
1, abide by laws and regulations
Including the basic legal provisions, as long as it is related to your study abroad life, you should do your homework carefully and pay attention to the welfare policies specially formulated for international students. Enjoy it boldly if you meet the conditions.
What is closely related to life is mainly the traffic rules. Because people go out every day, we should pay special attention to driving on the left in Britain, and the traffic lights here will only change color if you press them yourself, so don't just wait.
Step 2 learn about socializing
Locals are straightforward, so don't be too tactful when you speak, which may cause others' dissatisfaction and think that you are wasting your time; Also understand the local humorous culture and pay attention to joining the conversation.
If you want to go out, see a doctor or visit, you must remember to make an appointment in advance so that they can be prepared, and your goal can be achieved quickly without delaying other arrangements, which can improve work efficiency.
3. Correct your attitude
If you want to integrate into local life, you need to have a correct attitude. You can neither blindly worship western culture nor pretend to be a big country. You need to put each other on a more equal footing and communicate in a more harmonious atmosphere.
In view of the cultural differences and differences, as outsiders, we should do our homework well in advance and read more news and newspapers, which can help us understand it well, so that there will be no embarrassing scenes in social interaction after school.
4. Take care of the property.
Although Britain has complete laws and regulations, we still can't relax our vigilance. Be sure to pay special attention to your personal safety, especially property safety, so as to keep yourself away from hidden dangers.
Important documents must be properly kept and copies kept for later use; Usually go out with cards and less cash, don't show off your wealth; Please check the validity of your certificate, and don't wait until the certificate expires before renewing it.