If you want to pursue a PhD in the UK and don’t have the means to support yourself financially, you are likely to encounter a roadblock. 

To have a good chance of getting into one of the highly competitive funded PhD programmes, you will typically need a master’s degree. The problem is that, unlike at undergraduate level, postgraduate loans tend to cover course fees only. 

When applying to study abroad at university, almost all international students will need to take some kind of English language test.

There is a range of English tests out there that different universities around the world accept.

The TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test) is accepted at thousands of universities around the world. Here is a guide to what to expect during the test and how to prepare for it.

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The British Council’s GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries around the world funding and scholarships to study in the UK.

Successful applicants will receive £10,000 towards their tuition fees for a wide range of one-year taught postgraduate courses.

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What are interdisciplinary sciences?

Interdisciplinarity or interdisciplinary sciences is the combination of different scientific disciplines to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues. Interdisciplinary sciences combine courses in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, maths, computer science and psychology. 

So, you’ve enrolled on a joint honours degree, turned up for induction and welcome week – now what?

Whether you’ve chosen to study computer science and maths, psychology and sociology, or if you’ve chosen to tackle the big three – philosophy, politics and economics – you’re in for a busy, rewarding and occasionally overwhelming academic ride.

Balancing the demands of two (or more) subjects can be tricky, and adopting good habits early will stand you in good stead. Here, we offer some top tips to help you stay on top of your studies.

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The Duolingo English Test (DET) provides participants with a single score from 10 to 160, determined by a sophisticated dual-methodology assessment that combines advanced AI technology and linguistic expertise.