Getting degrees evaluated
May 10th 2015, 7:59 pm
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Getting degrees evaluated
Not sure I used the right term but as I am moving back to UK I wanted to start process of getting my degrees evaluated or whatever phrase you use. Does anyone know which organization does this? Thanks..
May 11th 2015, 12:21 am
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Re: Getting degrees evaluated
Thanks BritInParis!
May 11th 2015, 12:45 am
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Can anyone tell me which one I need? There is a Statement of Comparability and Career Path? One is half the price of the other. Just want to get degrees evaluated so when apply for jobs in UK - I know where I stand.. Thank you.
May 11th 2015, 12:48 am
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A Statement of Comparability should suffice.
May 11th 2015, 2:51 am
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Brill and thanks once again!
May 12th 2015, 6:38 pm
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Already submitted all info and will take about 3-4 weeks. Cost was 46 quid for 2 degrees and license to be evaluated. Let's get this show on the road! Thanks once again..
Jun 1st 2015, 10:27 pm
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Well got my results back and both US degrees are comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Reviewing NARIC explanation it's between and Ordinary and Honours degree and could allow for post-graduate study in UK. But not sure it is enough job wise?
Jun 1st 2015, 11:14 pm
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This is from NARIC website.. Bachelor degree
This is essentially a degree that demonstrates elements of both an Ordinary and Honours degree, but will not necessarily be directly comparable to one of these degree types. At institutional discretion, and on individual inspection of the research component of your degree, holders of a qualification deemed comparable to British Bachelor degree standard could be considered suitable for postgraduate study in the UK.
So me thinks not too bad and hopefully can get a job when I move back.
This is essentially a degree that demonstrates elements of both an Ordinary and Honours degree, but will not necessarily be directly comparable to one of these degree types. At institutional discretion, and on individual inspection of the research component of your degree, holders of a qualification deemed comparable to British Bachelor degree standard could be considered suitable for postgraduate study in the UK.
So me thinks not too bad and hopefully can get a job when I move back.
Jun 3rd 2015, 7:12 pm
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Re: Getting degrees evaluated
Any chance you could write to a couple of organisations where you might like to work while you are still here, documenting your degrees and your experience? I moved to the US from the UK to complete university and I found that it was beneficial to include a detailed outline of each and every course I was requesting credit for, rather than just the title. If you give a detailed description of your degree, including the short synopsis usually found in college catalogues for each class you took, you may find that you are just the person they have been looking for. Good luck 
