Courses That Will Get You Settled in the United Kingdom

1. Which UK Courses Get You Settled in the Country?

2. Choosing the Best Course Points-Based Migration Computer Science & Engineering Biomedical Sciences & Healthcare Table of Contents Geology & Nuclear Sciences © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 2

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4. An Overview Choosing course to study at a UK university can be overwhelming prospective students. Notwithstanding passion subject, opportunities equally important. the right The market in the UK remains strong because stringent measures taken by the UK government. graduate labour for of the your the career are for UK international and candidates with right qualifications & skills have great employment options, which can further lead to permanent residency as well based on the new immigration system. is home to an community, Here, we will discuss the top choices that will boost your employability and chances of residency in the United Kingdom. course © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 4

5. The Numbers 485,645 international students pursued their higher education in the UK in 2018/19. Studies engineering industry needs 1.8 million professionals by the year 2025. suggest that the UK International Students Future Prospects 12 34 Student Strength Student Population With an enrolment of over 2.3 million students, the UK student community is one of the biggest in the world. Majority of non-EU students in the UK is from China, followed by India, the United States, Hong Kong and Malaysia. © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 5

6. The Points- Based Migration System © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 6

7. The UK has moved towards a points-based migration system since January 1st, 2021. This essentially implicates that the country considers factors such as skills, qualifications, professions, salaries and age of the applicant to grant residency to skilled professionals. International students pursuing higher education in the UK (followed by post-study work visa) can benefit from this system by carefully choosing those courses which are related to those listed in the United Kingdom Shortage Occupation List. If you satisfy this criteria, an additional 20 points will be awarded to your permanent residency application. Understanding Points-Based Migration Check UK Shortage Occupation List © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 7

8. Getting 70 Points The table shows various contributing factors that can add up to meet the score requirement of 70 for migrants who wish to live and work in the UK. Factor Mandatory (Y/N) Points Job offer by approved sponsor Yes 20 Job at proper skill level Yes 20 English proficiency Yes 10 Salary of £20,480 - £23,039 No 0 Salary of £23,040 - £25,599 No 10 Salary of £25,600 or above No 20 Job in shortlist occupation No 20 PhD in subject relevant to job No 10 PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job No 20 Source: www.gov.uk | As on Feb. 2021 © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 8

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10. An Evergreen Profession The world of Information Technology is constantly evolving with exciting opportunities in the current fields as well newly emerging ones. As per current trends, Data Science is emerging as one of the most promising fields, in terms of career growth and employability. A BOOMING FIELD The Royal Society reported a 231% increase in demand for data scientists between 2013 and 2019. Specialisation is Business Analytics & Intelligence are preferred. TOP FIELDS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYABILITY Software engineers Programmers IT architects and design engineers Data scientists Cybersecurity experts • • • • • © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 10

11. The Demand for Engineers The core specialisations to pursue an Engineering course are Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical as well as Manufacturing. As a UK engineering graduate you could follow a graduate scheme and, with more experience you can move on to management and consultancy roles. You could also become a chartered engineer in the UK, which allows you to get promoted to top positions like chief engineer. © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 11

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13. 4 Great Choices Nursing Paramedical UK is home to potential employers like the NHS and HSC and this field has a striking 94% graduate employment rate. Shortage occupations include Radiographers, Psychologists, Medical practitioners, Occupational therapists and Social workers Biomedical Sciences Bioinformatics Median salary for biomedical scientists or bioinformaticians has increased to approximately £100,000 with the upper end of the threshold above £130,000. Pharmacology is the main course in demand. Due to the pandemic situation, graduates will have opportunities in industry & research. © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 13

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15. Two Unique Fields Geologists are need by governments to deal with the imminent threat of global warming and climate change. Earth Sciences Prominent career paths include geophysicists, technical services managers, and geoscientists. UK government has decide to increase the nuclear scientists in the country to 8000+ by 2021. Nuclear Energy Graduate engineers with specialization nuclear energy will be in high demand as the country moves towards renewable energy. © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2021 15

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