I am currently working in a MNC Bank in India with 2 years of experience in derivatives. I have already completed MBA - Finance with 68% from India. 1) I want to do a master course in Securities or Capital markets in United kingdom? 2) What is the duration and total fees of the course? 3) What would be the initial semester fees which i need to pay? 3) What would be the future in UK after completing the course? 4) I want to do a part time job as well while studying. Whether I can utilise my experience of derivative analyst over there? Thanks in advance for your advice.

Question : I am currently working in a MNC Bank in India with 2 years of experience in derivatives. I have already completed MBA - Finance with 68% from India. 1) I want to do a master course in Securities or Capital markets in United kingdom? 2) What is the duration and total fees of the course? 3) What would be the initial semester fees which i need to pay? 3) What would be the future in UK after completing the course? 4) I want to do a part time job as well while studying. Whether I can utilise my experience of derivative analyst over there? Thanks in advance for your advice.

Answer 1: You can look for Masters degree from UK from the following universities: • Loughbourough University for Banking & Financial Markets • University of Reading for Capital Market Regulation & Compliance • London Metropolitan University for Financial Markets & Derivatives • University of Aberdeen for Finance & Investment Management etc. Duration of Masters is one year in the UK & fees is approx 10-12 lakhs (including the living costs).You need to pay 50% of the tuition fees in advance before flying to the UK. You can become Financial Advisor/Manager after Masters degree. International Students are allowed to work part time for up to 20 hours per week during the study term and full-time during vacations. Yes, your previous experience will prove helpful in getting a relevant job at the UK.

Question : I had a good career record in my academics with more than 68% of aggregate from the beginning of the education and also scored 6.5 Bands in IELTS. i)Is there any chance of getting scholarships for the above course? ii)Which is the best universities among the mentioned options? iii)Whether I can get the education loan without any security from India? iv)Is there any Campus or college recruitments after completing the course? How much salary can I expect after completing the course? Thanks for your previous response. I am pretty much thankful to all who are making such a wonderful effort of helping the candidates.

Answer 1: You need to apply to the university with your academics,depending on your academics university will offer you scholarship. All the universities are good & you can choose any one of the same. You can get loan Rs 4 Lac without providing any security or margin,Rs 4 Lacs to Rs 7.5 Lacs against a third-party guarantee. Placement is not 100% gurenteed,it depends on overall academics & previous work experience(ifa ny).Salary also depends on overall academics,it starts from 10-12 laks per annum.

Question : I am planning for Loughborough University for MS course in Financial Markets... 1)Could you please advise about this university? 2)Whether Campus Interviews are there in this University after completion? 3)What kind of Part Time Jobs will I get there during the study? Average Part time Hourly Salary is how much? 4) What is the Monthly expenditure for student living in UK? Whether i can afford to stay with the partime salary during the course?

Answer 1: Loughbourough University is one of the top Universities in UK. There are various job shops in the University from where you can look for jobs in your field. You can work part time of 20 hours per week along with studies & you can work as Call centre executive, Data Entry Operator or as Librarian in some libraries or in any hotel/restaurant according to your wish. You can earn 10-12 pounds per hour. Living expenses is approx 5-6,000 pounds. You can earn your living expenses by doing part time work.

Question : I had written IELTS in August 2007 and got 6.5 Bands. I am planning for a PG Diploma or MS in Financial Markets from Loubourough University and planning to apply for this Sep 2008. I want to differ the studies for a year and then want to start it in Sep 2009. Could you please advise whether I can continue the studies in Sep 2009 as my IELTS is valid till August 2009? What are the opportunity after completing the PG diploma course in Financial Markets from the Loubourough University?Is there any market value for a PG Diploma course? Thanks for your advise in advance!

Answer 1: Since your IELTS score is valid till Aug 2009,you can''t apply for Visa at September 2009.You need to apply either on September 2008 or need to appear again for IELTS for September 2009 intake. You can work in Financial sector farms as Financial advisor or Financial Analyst. Degree of Post Graduate Diploma from Loughbourough University is world wide recognised & valued all over world.

Question : What kind of Part time jobs will be available? Will Loughbourough University assist in Part Time Jobs? I heard from my friend that there are no Campus Placements for International Students in UK for any university, Is it true? Thanks, Wasim

Answer 1: You can work as Call Centre executive, as librarian, as data entry operator etc as part time employee. You can get part time jobs from the Job Shops present in various universities. Placement is not 100% guaranteed. Depending on your previous academics & total year of experience, you can look for Jobs in UK.