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[Scouse Mouse]

I have my degree and it is a BA... the problem is, I went about getting it in a funny way...

First I did a Higher National Diploma at one institution... then I went for a degree at another. I dropped out of that degree as the course was just not for me, but I then went on to another degree at a different institution.

The final institution took my results from my HND, and my results from my first year of the initial degree and allowed me to jump into the 2nd year of a degree... so I only actually attended my final Uni for 2 years, though I was awarded the 3 year degree...

Is this likely to cause me any problems? I suppose my transcripts will show that I attended for less than 2 years, but do the Korean immigration sorts actually care about this, or are they just looking for the BA?

I have a suspision that the recruiters sites I have been looking at are quoting a 3/4 year degree to differentiate from your standard 2 year diploma. On each of the official Korean government sites I have not noticed them quote a degree 'length', simply that you need to be a degree holder.

[Bibbitybop]

If it says "BA," or more specifically "Bachelor of Arts" (or science, whatever you have), you should be fine. Just because you attended a school for 2 years doesn't mean you didn't complete the requirements for a BA. The best thing you could do is send a copy of it to the Korean consulate in your country. You can get it notarized (and not have to bring your original from your country) and ask them if it will work for obtaining an E-2 visa.

[ChuckECheese]

I was in similiar situation where I went to one school for two years and made a transfer to another school for my last two years to completed my degree.

Even though my last school transcript didn't have the detailed information (courses, grades, gpa, etc.) about the previous school and only had summary information about where I attended for previous two years, immigration asked for the transcript from both schools. So I had to get two sets of transcripts from both schools and they finally approved it.

So to answer your question, just get transcripts from all the schools that you've attended. Good luck.

[piscin]

I did a two year HND followed by a one year follow on BA, and had no problems.....

Good luck

[Maz]

My situation was almost identical to yours scouse mouse.
2 years at one uni, final year at another. I sent transcripts from both universities to immigration, and no-one ever questioned it.

[Scouse Mouse]

[xanderspuppy]

I'd be interested to know this too, as I did an HND then my final year of degree at a uni. Out of all the agencies I sent my resume to, only Danny at YBM education picked up on the fact I was only at uni for 1 year, and suggested I get transcripts from the college too - great advice as it looks like it'd be wise to get these as back up. Just means more fees as I need to get 2 certificates notarised instead of just my degree one. Am I right that I send my original degree certificate to the Apostile legislation office?

I've applied for an EPIK job and have been offered a position which is a bit of a relief for the moment as general opinion seems to favour public schools over privates, but am a bit overwhelmed by all the stuff I need to get - really it's just impatience, I know loads of you guys have been through this already and it's all ok, I just want to get over there. And I'm guessing my doctor will charge a fortune for a medical report - I've already spent about �80 on vaccinations already - darn Hep B...

Also, I have an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland certificate from Feb 07, but I'm assuming that won't do and I'll need to check things out with my local police station for a recent police check - anyone happen to know?

[Scouse Mouse]

Your uni will have your HND transcripts (or a copy at least). Have them include these in the sealed transcripts and include a letter (on headed paper) to verify that your degree includes the credit from the previous 2 years of study.

This worked fine for me with my public school job.

[xanderspuppy]

Thanks for the info. I've ordered my degree transcripts from my uni and ordered my HND transcripts from the college. The college had already sent me them but hadn't stamped the back of the envelopes. Also they had me down for my HND and then another HND for the same year which I'd never done in my life. I don't think they usually get the kind of students who would go off abroad for a year to work, not unless it was Magaluf.

I've also discovered it's going to cost me �27 per document to get my degree certificate notarised by the Legislation office in London so I'm thinking of just getting that done and not bothering with the HND certificate as I'll have my transcripts there. Also they told me because it's academic documents I need to get them notarised by a solicitor before I send them to their office, which is another �30, �25 if just one document. And how hard it was to find a solicitor who'd do it for me, and I live in a huge city!