Okay, I have no idea on how much, and how to etc. get a degree at a UK college. When/if I move to the UK, i would eventually like to get a degree, or maybe a certificate for a new career.. (maybe paramedic if anyone knows about that career path) I realise that I will probably have to wait and prove my residency, but once I do, how much do I have to physically pay out of my pocket yearly?

Thanks All!

What kind of visa will you have in the UK, or are you a British citizen?

One option to look at is the Open University - http://www.open.ac.uk
This has lots of distance learning programs and is a fully accredited university.

Other ways to find courses are:
- look at the website of the professional or industry/trade body that interests you; or
- if in healthcare, maybe look up the NHS website or the local ambulance service.

Jeremy

Thanks! Yes I am a British Citizen. Thanks for the info, I will look up those websites...

I'm not sure if tuition is the same at all UK uni's, but I know I have found tuition rates just by going to a uni's Web site and doing a keyword search (had to do it for a presentation I was making to US students, about exchange programs).

I know that "overseas" (nonresident) rates are a lot higher than resident rates.

non resident, non EU students pay a lot more than british students or other EU students.

typical yearly tution fees for an undergrad course are currently at about £1000 a year. possibly slighter higher.

Geez...thats cheap compared to the states! Thanks...

From 2006 top-up fees for UK resident students will be going up to £3,000 per year for most courses (up from the present £1,100). This article from the BBC explains it:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3013272.stm

another reason not to vote for labour.

indeed uni education is still comparatively cheap compared to the US. up until about 3 or 4 years ago you didnt have to pay tution fees at all.