Career Prospects in UK

The following professions are in considerable demand in the United Kingdom:

• Nursing,
• Dentistry
• Teaching
• Engineering
• Senior Care Workers,
• Community Workers,
• Managers,
• Chefs &
• IT workers.

It is relatively easy for aspiring migrant workers to acquire work permits for medical and teaching professions.

Living in the UK

London and the southeast of England are going to be the most expensive areas to live in with some of the larger northern cities, like Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds, coming close behind. You should allow about £7,750 to £10,000 a year for your living expenses.

Student Discount: Many shops, theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries offer special reductions for students and special student fares are often available on buses and trains.

The cost of your breakfast and evening meal may be included in the rent you pay. Where meals are included you can expect to pay from £300 to £380 per month. For students with families, a number of universities and colleges offer two- or three-bedroom family units at a cost of £450 to £550 per month.

Health care: All international students on full-time UK courses that last more than six months can take advantage of the UK’s National Health Service, including free consultation with doctors and free hospital care for you and your family.

Here are some of the things that you should budget for and their average prices.

According to a survey by the UK’s National Union of Students (July 2005), the average expenses are:

• Student accommodation: average outside of London is £57 per week; inside London £80.
• Self-catering halls of residence £180 to £360 ,
• Catered halls of residence £320 to £400,
• Private-sector room in shared house/flat £200 to £380.