Short-Term Courses in the UK for Indian Students - Check list here

Do you plan to study in the UK? Is pursuing a short program in the UK on your wish list? Then this blog is for you! This blog will help you know about the short programs you can choose to study in the UK and build the career of your dreams.

UK is among the top most preferred study-abroad destinations by Indian students as the country is known for its advanced education system, top-ranked universities, part-time work opportunities, and quality of lifestyle. The shorter duration of courses is another factor that attracts students' attention and makes them go and study in the UK.

There is a diverse range of short-term courses that you can choose from. These courses have a duration of 1-6 months and help you gain subject-specific knowledge along with its practical implementation. Students can apply for such types of short certificates and vocational courses, after completing their 12th.

Why pursue short-term courses in the UK?

•A degree earned from universities in the UK is recognized and respected worldwide and helps you attract job opportunities.
•Regular short online courses are inexpensive and give you the flexibility to earn.
•Short courses provide a gateway to a higher education degree and help students get admission into the 2nd year of a full-time degree program.
•These courses help you enhance your career, boost knowledge, and acquire new skills.
•These affordable and less time-consuming courses help you build a strong network and turn your passion into a profession.

Short-Term Courses in the UK: Highlights

Program	Duration	Eligibility
Furniture Design for Beginners	6 Weeks	12th
Footwear Design Short Course	2 Weeks	12th
Animation and Illustration Portfolio Preparation Short Course	1 Week	12th
Branding & Identity Design Short Course	5 Weeks	12th
Graphic Design Short Course	1 Week	12th
Fashion Buying and Merchandising Intensive Short Course	1 Week	12th
Business Analytics	3 Weeks	12th
Sustainable Finance & Climate Change	2 Weeks	12th
Pre-University – Humanities Short Course	2 Weeks	12th

Learn in Detail about your Preferred Short-term Courses in the UK

Graphic Designing:

It is a one-week course that you can pursue after completing your 12th. A Graphic Designer is required to create and present visual concepts using computer software or by hand to communicate ideas that inform and captivate consumers. They create the overall layout and production design for different applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.

Fashion Buying and Merchandising Intensive Short Course:

In this short-term course, you will learn how the products arrive in stores and why some retailers are successful and others are not and who decided what we will wear in the next season. In the course, you are introduced to fashion buying and merchandising and get expert advice on buying and merchandising techniques.

Sustainable Finance & Climate Change:

This is a short-term course that introduces the students to the role of finance in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The principles of sustainable finance explain how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this.

Animation and Illustration Portfolio Preparation Course:

It is a one-week course that you can pursue after completing your 12th. The course guides you in putting together rough ideas, visual analysis, and experimentations. In this course, you will cover ways to communicate your work focused on finished pieces by presenting your visual thoughts, research, analysis and evidence of your interests.

Branding and Identity Design Course:

It is a five-week course that Indian students can pursue after completing their 12th. This course allows the students to explore and experiment whilst developing their creative skills and knowledge. It helps students get introduced to core visual communication techniques using brainstorming, sketching, and visual referencing.

Furniture Design for Beginners:

The Furniture Design for Beginners is a six-week program that students can pursue after the 12th. This course helps you learn the skills of a modern furniture designer and help you to understand consumer, produce scale drawings and test your designs by creating 2D and 3D models. This course will help you practice the leap between ideas and 3D reality.

You will develop practical skills and work on a realistic furniture design project during the course. You will also get the chance to improve your product design knowledge through classes and your tutor's feedback.

This course will enable you to interpret a design brief, analyze markets and consumers, understand materials & techniques, create a technical production drawing and produce a finished scale model of your design.

Pre-University-Humanities:

It is a two weeks course which you can do after the 12th. Humanities courses can include studying history, modern and ancient languages and literature, philosophy and religion, performing arts, media and cultural studies and others.

Business Analytics:

Business Analytics is a two weeks course, and students can pursue this course after the 12th. Business analytics (BA) includes a range of disciplines and technologies that solves business problems using data analysis, statistical models and other quantitative methods. It involves methodically exploring an organization's data, emphasizing statistical analysis to drive decision-making.

Footwear Design Short Course:

It is a two weeks course, and students can pursue this course after the 12th. This course helps learners acquire the knowledge and skills required as footwear designers in designing & pattern engineering. Students also get competent in footwear designing and pattern cutting.

Apart from this, students can also opt for short-term programs in Health and Medicine, Designing, Law, Hospitality Management, Film industry Management, Fashion and Luxury Goods Management and Business Management.

Eligibility Criteria to Pursue Short-term Courses in the UK

•The students must have passed the 12th standard board exams.
•Students are required to prove their English language proficiency on tests like IELTS and TOEFL.
•To study various courses, you are also required to submit LOR (Letter of Recommendation) and SOP (Statement of Purpose).

How to Apply for Short-Term Courses in the UK?

To apply for the short-term courses in the UK, you need to take the following steps:
•It is always better to start the application process with guidance from a trusted study abroad consultant. Get career counseling from Canam.
•With the help from study abroad consultants, shortlist the course and universities.
•Prove your eligibility by taking the English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
•Fill out the application form and upload all the documents.
•Get ready for the interview process with guidance from Canam Counsellors.
•Apply for your visa with guidance from your consultant after receiving the call letter.

How to Apply for UK Student Visa?

There are two types of visas that you can apply for to pursue short-term courses in the UK and these are a student visa and a short-term visa. Both these Visa types have different application fees which you need to pay.

Steps involved in the Visa Application

1.Go to the Visa Application Centre and start your application process.
2.Prepare all the necessary documents to apply for a visa. It includes:
•Valid Passport
•Funding Evidence
•Proof of language proficiency test, i.e., IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
•CAS letter (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
3.Pay the application fee
4.Collect the BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) from the nearest post office in the UK.

Canam Consultants

Canam Consultants is India's leading study-abroad consulting company with a network of offices across India. The company has a team of certified and trained consultants who help students explore study options abroad and help to apply for Study in Canada, Study in the USA, Study in Australia, Study in New Zealand, Study in the United Kingdom, Study in Ireland, and Study in Singapore.

The organization has partnerships with some of the most prestigious universities abroad and helps students apply for their preferred programme in the university of their choice. The expert counsellors assist students in shortlisting universities, filling out admission forms, preparing financial documents while applying for scholarships, and providing complete information regarding educational loans. Study Abroad Consultants also help you in preparing an appealing Statement of Purpose, and Canam is no different.

Along with this, you also get post-arrival guidance and training. Canam experts provide assistance with accommodation, lifestyle, managing finance, etc.

FAQ
Can I get a student visa for a short course in the UK?
Yes, you can get a student visa for a short course in the UK. You can get this visa for English language courses with duration of six to eleven months.

Which is the cheapest course in the UK for international students?
Here is the cheapest course in the UK that you can study as an international student:
•International Foundation Program
•Bachelor's degree, including Foundation
•UG Pre-Reg Nursing Pathways
•Research-MRes/MPhil/PhD

Which course in the UK has more job opportunities?
Some of the popular degrees with high employability in the UK include:
•Medicine & Dentistry
•Veterinary Science
•Allied Medicine Subjects
•Education
•Architecture
•Law
•Biological Sciences.

Is it worth moving to the UK from India in 2023?
There are many possibilities for growth and development in the country. The UK offers quality education and unique employment opportunities and helps its people live a fulfilling lifestyle, making it one of the most desirable places to live in 2023.

Why choose the UK over other countries?
The UK has some of the top universities in the world that are ranked globally. The education system in the UK is world-class and offers students part-time jobs and scholarship opportunities, along with a friendly environment making it best for International students.

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