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The British Council is delighted to announce that the ‘Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK’ massive open online course (MOOC) for international students will start from Monday 06 July 2020. This course is specifically designed to give international students a clear understanding of what it’s like to study at a university in the UK, including how courses are structured and assessed, and what to expect when arriving in the UK.



It will be beneficial for students who are either:

Starting UK university courses in autumn 2020.
Interested in learning more about UK higher education.
Currently studying in the UK and would like to develop their academic skills and knowledge.


The MOOC covers a wide range of topics, including all the essential information (e.g. UK’s teaching methods/formats, coursework assessment, student support) that international students need to prepare for and make the most of their UK study experience. Upon successful completion, students will receive a digital certificate.



There will also be a Facebook Live show at 14:00 BST on 7 July 2020, where students will have the chance to meet the course leaders and ask questions. If your students are interested in attending, they can register for the event at: www.facebook.com/events/564237167650947/





Lastly, please find below the latest news updates regrading studying in the UK this September for your information:



UK visa update for international students (news link)
The main amendments that have been announced are: a) confirmation that distance/blended learning will be permitted for the 2020/21 academic year provided students intend to transition to face-to-face learning as soon as circumstances allow, and b) confirmation that those studying by distance/blended learning will be eligible to apply for the Graduate Route provided they are in the UK by 6 April 2021.


Most UK universities will teach in-person this autumn (news link)
On 17 June, Universities UK (UUK) published the survey results of UK universities’ plan for Autumn 2020. “97% of universities surveyed confirmed that they will provide in-person teaching at the start of term this year, with 78 universities (87%), also stating that they will offer in-person social opportunities to students, including outside events and sporting activities, all in line with government and public health guidance. “