UK degree Filipino equivalent.

[Arthur Little]

from me, Joe (username, Jasper).

I doubt it very much that her degree will be considered as mentioned above.

Its better for her to take an english test exam.

Whilst I'm inclined to agree with Rani, it has long been a source of irritation and chagrin to myself (and, I'll wager, many others) that a degree obtained in the Philppines isn't rated as being equivalent in standard to a corresponding qualification in ! WHY this should be so, I cannot entirely fathom. ... although I'd hazard an intelligent guess it's something to do with making sure that British job vacancies are filled by British graduates - rather than those deemed as being "outsiders" - particularly in times of Blighty's ongoing economic recession(s).

Having said as much ... requiring migrant Filipinos to take English Language Tests in order to join their British partners in the latter's homeland, seems - especially when English happens to be the medium of instruction in the Phils in the first place!

Now my wife was fortunate in that, she came here before these daft tests were introduced. Nonetheless, it infuriates me that - in spite of the fact she's a BSc (Hons) graduate of the prestigious University of the South Eastern Philippines, and one who taught for 22 years in a National High School - her chances of getting a similar job in Scotland are bugger all and, indeed, being a degree holder actually limits the prospect of her being offered [suitable] non-professional work ... for which she's then considered over~qualified, if you get my drift!

[joebloggs]

from me, Joe (username, Jasper).



Whilst I'm inclined to agree with Rani, it has long been a source of irritation and chagrin to myself (and, I'll wager, many others) that a degree obtained in the Philppines isn't rated as being equivalent in standard to a corresponding qualification in ! WHY this should be so, I cannot entirely fathom. ... although I'd hazard an intelligent guess it's something to do with making sure that British job vacancies are filled by British graduates - rather than those deemed as being "outsiders" - particularly in times of Blighty's ongoing economic recession(s).

i think part of the reason is the number of years of the course and the number of hours of study.

some degrees might only by 2 or 3yrs in length (so could be classed as equivalent to a HNC\HND level in the UK) and also because of the numbers of hours studied.