I. Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. What is further education?
2. What types of courses are there in further education?
3. How are school-leavers admitted to the universities?
4. Are British universities controlled by the state?
5. How does the Open University work? What is its effectiveness?
6. How long does the University course last?
7. What types of degrees do British universities offer?
8. What are the requirements for each University?
II. Explain the meaning of the words:
– undergraduate,
– graduate,
– postgraduate.
III. Are the statements true or false?
1. A person studying for a degree at a British University is called a graduate.
2. The complete university course in Britain usually lasts five years.
3. A higher university degree is Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc).
4. A degree is an academic qualification awarded at most universities and colleges upon completion of a higher educational course (a first degree) or a piece of research (higher degrees).
5. Much further education is work related and vocational.
IV. a) Read the information about student loans. Use the cultural notes for better understanding.
Students applying for a degree course at university in Britain must pay all of their own accommodations and living costs, and some of their tuition fees. Since 1990 the government has offered student loans to help the situation. The loans are between £3,000 and £5,000 per year depending on whether students live with their parents or away from home, and whether or not they live in London. Students have to pay back their loans when they live university, but not until their income reaches £10,000 per year. The interest rates are low and there is no deadline for repayment.
b) Choose the correct answers to the questions.
1. The British government gives loans to help students pay for …
a) their education.
b) their living expenses.
c) both.
2. Loans of £4,000 per year is received by …
a) every student.
b) some students.
c) no student.
3. Students have to pay back their loans as soon as …
a) they finish their degree.
b) they get a job.
c) they start earning a certain sum.
4. There is … time limit on the repayment of student loans.
a) always a
b) sometimes a
c) no
V. Find words and expressions in the texts above that mean the following:
a) a title given by a university to a student who has completed a course of study;
b) a person holding one of the highest degree given by a university;
c) a method of paying for education in which students at universities borrow money from banks and repay it when completing their studies;
d) the process by which a person’s mind and character are developed through teaching, or through formal instruction at a school or college;
e) education at a university or college.
VI. Work in small groups and discuss the following questions. Remember to use the expressions introducing your point of view (see the annex).
1. Do you think students in the UK are in a better or worse financial position than students in Russia?
2. How do the number of those who go on higher education in Britain compare with other countries and yours?
3. Do you think education should be free? Are there any advantages in a fee-paying system?
VII. a) Read the advertisements of various international education centres submitted in the newspapers. Give their Russian translation paying attention to the metaphors used in each text and taking into account peculiarities of Russian advertising discourse.
1. Embryriddle Aeronautical University
Set your sights higher, get your MBA in aviation online.
Are you ready to take a huge leap forward in your aviation career?
Or are you looking for a way to break into this competitive field?
Sign up for the Master of Business Administration in Aviation degree today.
This advanced aviation degree offers the convenience of a fully online program and the prestige of the world’s most trusted name in aviation and aerospace education.
2. University of Phoenix, Europe
Is your future Still or Sparkling?
Online education for today’s business world.
It’s a problem, isn’t? An MBA will energize your management skills.
But taking time out to study for it means that you’re just treading water.
Fortunately, the University of Phoenix MBA is all about problem-solving.
Equipping you for the management challenges and opportunities you’ll face in the real business world, this highly engaging MBA program is available online.
You can study where and when you want, without putting your career on hold.
3. Euromed Marseille School of Management
The 21st Century Leaders are Responsible.
The 21st Century Leaders are International.
Euromed Management (Marseille, France) trains them.
International Master Programmes:
– World Med MBA
– Maritime MBA
4. Lemania College, Lausanne – Switzerland
Aim for top quality education.
Study in Switzerland:
– Intensive language courses (French and / or English)
– Access to university (French & Swiss baccalaureate)
– Intensive French and / or English summer courses
– Multicultural environment
– 2 campuses: teenagers, adults
– International accreditations (BULATS, DELF, Cambridge, Toefl)
– 100 years of experience
– Boarding and day students.
5. European University – Centre for Management Studies
International Education:
– 5 semesters with European University + 2 semesters with Nichols College
– 2 degrees: BBA / MBA
– Small classes
– All courses taught in English
– Excellent mix of theory and practice
– International environment [5].
b) Which of the adverts have you got interested in? Why? Try to write an application form for the University or College you’d like to enter.
c) Make up an advert of your University for potential applicants.
