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Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by Maxwell » Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:34 am

Hello :) thank you very much for your help!

I read Guide to AN form and it made me little bit confused.

They write:

Certificate showing that you have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification; OR
•Your original degree certificate and one of the following:
1.A print out from the points-based calculator, with the equivalent level of your degree and the level of English
2.An English language Assessment (ELA) from UK NARIC (this will also show us that UK NARIC are content that your qualification is equivalent to a UK degree)... ...

We (me and my wife) both have MA degrees from UK universities. We both apply. Is it enough to send original degree with Life in UK test as proof of language. Or do we need also do some print out from points table to confirm it is compatible or get some letter from NARIC/University? When we applied before, I think we simply sent original degrees but we used solicitor then and maybe he also added something, not sure.

Thank you very much! :)

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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by CR001 » Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:49 am

Don't know why applicants with UK degrees always seem to miss this point on page 5 of the AN form :
(ii)the qualification was taught or researched in the UK or a majority English speaking country
(other than Canada);
UK degree certificates will meet the requirements.
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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by Maxwell » Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:21 pm

Thank you! :)

By the way, they describe it more clearly in "Supporting Documents" section of From AN itself as I found out just now.

Thanks!

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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by Maxwell » Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:19 am

I think confusion happens because of Page 13 of Guide AN.

I think it's quite confusing.

Just wanted to double check. So we need to send only MA degree certificates alone? No need for any points printout because they are from UK universities?

Sorry, if it looks little stupid but I really don't want to get my application delayed or worse. After 11+ years journey... Thank you very much for your help! :)

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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by Maxwell » Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:46 am

Also, I hope Guru could confirm it.

Is it better to send degree certificate rather than official transcript?

I think I lost my degree certificate but I can order replacement. They sort of mention transcript in forms but it looks like they would rather prefer degree certificate. I want my application to be processed ASAP, so probably better get replacement and send them degree certificate, right?

Thank you so much for your help! :D

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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by Maxwell » Fri Oct 24, 2014 10:01 am

Hello Gurus! Are you there? :? :wink:

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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by 19eggs » Fri Oct 24, 2014 10:06 am

Maxwell wrote:Hello Gurus! Are you there? :? :wink:
I sent just my Degree Certificate and the Life in the UK test certificate. Got the approval in less than 6 weeks.

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Re: Knowledge of language, UK MA degree alone enough?

Post by Maxwell » Fri Oct 24, 2014 10:07 am

Yea, thank you very much.

No gurus required anymore. I found this myself too just now. And you confirmed it.

All confirmed!

Thank you very much! :D

Also, thanks very much to CR001 for fast reply and confirmation too. :D

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