Education UK 2012 Exhibition Takes Off
Bandar Seri Begawan - With the United Kingdom being one of the top destinations worldwide for international students seeking a prestigious education, aspiring Bruneian students are once again welcome to be part of the vibrant British education as the two-day Education UK 2012 Exhibition kicked off yesterday at the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong.
Participated by more than 30 top universities across the UK, offering hundreds of courses in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the exhibition has come forward as a venue for those who are looking to get started to make their mark in the "home to many of the world's leading academic institutions". Types of courses available include BTEC National Award, Certificate and Diploma, 'A' and 'AS' levels, Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Diploma (HND) as well as Foundation Degrees (FdA, DsSC) and International Foundation Year.
The exhibition is inclusive with direct query booths that can assist applicants bridge any gaps between their qualifications and therefore determine their pathways to begin a course at an institution of higher learning in the UK.
The extensive range of courses available from a diverse and dynamic education system is one of the many reasons why the United Kingdom remains an excellent choice for undergraduate students seeking to "equip and empower themselves in the highly competitive employment market".
Most undergraduate courses with honours can be completed within three years and the education assures I prominent education and highly sought-after qualification recognised the world over.
In the Sultanate itself, the opportunities to study overseas, particularly in the UK have been made known for more than five decades, as the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam through several ministries such as the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Religious Affairs are sending off Bruneian students every year to study in various fields ranging from agriculture to pure sciences, architecture to business management and from computing to creative arts, engineering, health and legal studies.
Though much has changed in terms of the process of studying, studying in the UK will definitely provide a competitive edge to the students in the job market, both locally and internationally.
The exhibition will continue today at the multipurpose hall of Katok Sixth Form Centre, and it will be held from 10am to 2pm.
--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
