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Wiltshire College (Salisbury)

Wiltshire College (Salisbury)

Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England, SP1 2LW

With over 3300 full-time students, 6000 part-time students and 800 University Level students Wiltshire College is an exciting place to study. There are 4 main campuses and 4 smaller centres throughout the county; we offer a spectacular range of courses, across all levels. At University level we offer HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Full Honours degrees - the choice is yours depending on whether you wish to study part-time, with or without continuing your career, or full time. less

Bartholomews Tutorial College

Bartholomews Tutorial College

Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, BN1 1HF

Established in 1985, Bartholomews Tutorial College (now locally known as "Barts") is a company, limited by guarantee, and operating on a non profit-making basis (company number 3628884). It is an independent educational college in the fullest sense. We make our own academic policies and arrange courses entirely, and only, to the individual needs of each student. We are able to do this because the great majority of tuition here takes place on a one-to-one basis. less

Hunterhouse College

Hunterhouse College

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT10 0LE

A good school is based on strong relationships at all levels and this is an area of real strength within Hunterhouse. Significant improvements have been made to the school buildings and teaching and learning environment. In recent years purpose built facilities have been added to the school and existing facilities updated and refurbished. less

Charis Bible College

Charis Bible College

Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, WS2 7PS

Every successful minister goes through school. It's just a matter of whether it's in a formal educational setting with experienced instructors ready to help, or an informal one through the "school of hard knocks, " alone. I took the latter route, and I must say, if you survive, it makes a great testimony. However, I don't recommend it! The Lord led me to start Charis Bible College for the purpose of training people for the work of the ministry. less

All Nations Christian College

All Nations Christian College

Hertford, Hertfordshire, East England,

All Nations is an independent, evangelical, interdenominational mission training Bible College. The purpose of All Nations is to train students in cross-cultural mission. Today, All Nations is the largest College of its type in Europe and welcomes students and their families from all over the world. Our international teaching staff have a wide range of mission experience and cross-cultural expertise. less

Marlborough College

Marlborough College

Marlborough, Wiltshire, South West England, SN8 1PA

749 members of the Marlborough community - pupils, beaks and staff - lost their lives in the Great War, 1914-1918. This dedicated website was launched as part of the centenary commemoration. It is through the Houses, primarily, that pupils experience Marlborough. They are "home" to pupils during their time at the College, forming the base for independent working, sleeping and relaxation. less

Stratford College Of Business & Management

Stratford College Of Business & Management

Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF2 9FT

We are situated at the prestigious e-Innovation centre in the Telford campus of the University of Wolverhampton. We are committed to providing top quality education and development environment. Our students based outside the UK are able to gain genuine, globally recognised, British qualifications without having to travel to the UK. In addition, all our courses guarantee progression to study at institutions in the UK. less

Open College Of Sign Language

Open College Of Sign Language

Prescot, Merseyside, North West England, L35 3QX

The Open College of Sign Language started in 1992 and was founded by Roy Massey and Lyn Butchart. It was initially designed to ' bridge the gap ' between the hearing and deaf communities. 18 years on we have successfully provided curricula to thousands of people from all walks of life including: business professionals, school children and teachers, pre school children, socio economically disadvantaged groups and the police force. less

MidKent College Students' Union

MidKent College Students' Union

Gillingham, Kent, South East England, ME7 1FN

Every student at the college is automatically a part of MidKent College Students' Union (MKCSU) - our award-winning Students' Union - and can access the wide range of services and activities the Union runs, from our popular Glee Club and sporting events to our LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) student support group. less

Hove College

Hove College

Hove, East Sussex, South East England, BN3 3ER

Founded in 1977, Hove College has successfully prepared thousands of individuals for rewarding careers in both the UK and worldwide - so much so that a great many of our students now come to us through recommendation. We specialise in cutting-edge 'new media' business and I.T. training built around skills that are in real demand in the commercial world. In this fast-moving sector Hove College training is a sure stepping-stone to success. less

Denton Community College

Denton Community College

Denton, Greater Manchester, North West England,

A school that offers your child better opportunities than ever before, in an exciting new development purpose-built to encourage attainment and success. Writing as a parent and Headteacher myself, I can assure you that our premises and resources are now state of the art; they have been specially planned to inspire a culture of learning and to promote ambition in young people aged 11 to 16. less

Stella Mann College

Stella Mann College

Bedford, Bedfordshire, East England, MK40 2DA

We are a full-time college providing tuition and training in the performing arts industries. We are housed in a purpose-built facility in the heart of Bedford, where we have continued to develop into a training institution that meets the demands of this most competitive but rewarding market place - the performing arts. We celebrate individuality and versatility in our students and this can be seen from Our Graduates, who go onto successful and diverse careers. less

St. Peters College Of London

St. Peters College Of London

Shoreditch, East London, London, E1 5HR

At St. Peter's College, we are committed to stand out from a host of others and expand possibilities of better education in London. We are dedicated to ensure affordable and quality private education in the East End of London. The college has emerged to cater both for local and overseas students. less

Cantraybridge College

Cantraybridge College

Inverness, Highland, Scotland, IV2 5PP

Care farming is about using the benefits of a calm, outdoor environment with young people who are interested in animals, farming, crofting and the outdoors. A typical week in Agriculture could involve lambing, feeding and moving our flock of sheep or our overwintering cattle, tractor driving and estate maintenance. less

Sussex Downs College

Sussex Downs College

Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East England, BN21 2UF

Sussex Downs College is located in East Sussex; providing high quality education and training for almost half of the county's young people. With East Sussex County Council we are a co-sponsor of The Eastbourne Academy - an 11-16 academy which is rapidly raising standards and improving life chances for young people in the heart of Eastbourne. less

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Many students from abroad, when visiting a foreign country for an exchange year or to simply enroll at a Bachelor or Masters degree course, or another type of an educational course, often find it difficult to figure out the educational system of the country hosting them as students. And this is totally normal and understandable. At the end of the day, the majority of the countries in the world follow their own educational system that may be similar to other countries in the world, but not necessarily exactly the same.

This is a common case when it comes to the term “college” in the UK. When students from the USA and many other countries in the world are asked to define what college is, they will quickly explain to you that college is the same thing as university. However, is it the same in the UK? Did you know that college in the UK is something different from university? Today we are about to explain the basic differences between a college and an university in the UK, so stay tuned if you are interested in this topic.

The Difference Between University and College in UK

Confusion about a foreign educational system is a common thing students from abroad face and they may feel intimidated by that. However, there is no place for worries, because things are often easy to explain and get used to. This applied for the difference between a college and a university in the UK. In many countries both terms are pretty much interchangeable and mean the same thing. Other countries simply never use the term college and they have universities only. However, when it comes to the UK, there are both a college and a university as a part of the educational system and they mean something different. Well, if you are an exchange student in the UK or going there to study for a degree, you will soon find out that the country has a pretty unique educational system and the college is not the only thing different here.

Before explaining more in-depth the difference between a university and a college in the UK, let’s get some basic understanding about the educational system in the country in general, about a university, and about a college. It is a very good and important beginning if you are interested in studying in the UK and getting a degree, because there are different options and opportunities and you can choose the one that best suits and meets your requirements and needs as a student. Both a university and a college can help you develop in different ways and achieve different goals. Therefore, it is important to understand the difference between a college and a university and make the right decision, depending on your plans for the future.

In general, the UK educational system is divided in five major stages as it follows: Early years, Primary years, Secondary School, Further education, Higher education. The first three stages of education in the UK are the base of what the world knows as compulsory education. What happens at the end of secondary school is that students will sit for GCSE or A-Levels exams and next they will be free to make the decisions and choices about their future. This is the first stage, where the difference between a college and a university in the UK is very apparent. Basically, the main thing that differs a college and a university in the UK is that both terms determine a different level of education in the country.

In the most common way around the world, students will move from secondary school to a university, if they wish so. However, the UK educational system throws one more option for students in the whole mix and this is the college. UK students face a few opportunities by the end of this period and they can either decide to simply find a job right away and not to follow further education plans, they can enroll at a higher education, which is a university, if they have taken their A-Levels, or they can choose to enroll at a further education course and gain particular set of skills needed to land a specific job and start a specific career, which in the UK is referred to as a college. With these options in mind, it is safe to say that there are a bunch of differences when we compare a college and a university in the UK. The main one is that both terms are used for different levels of education, however, both a college and a university will differ in the context of degrees, duration, study curriculums, and more.

What Makes a University Different Than a College

When it comes to the UK, national universities can offer two types of degrees – undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees. Some universities in the country can also offer some further and specific educational courses, such as foundation degrees.

College in the UK Explained

A college is an educational institution that offers further education courses that will lead to specific qualifications and degrees. With that in mind, a college is usually assumed to offer more practical skills and qualifications. College qualifications in the UK include the following: diploma, foundation degrees, GCSE, Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, International Baccalaureate.

In general, college courses in the country are designed in a way that students can obtain a certain level of skills and qualifications in a particular field. By finishing college, students are able to get a job or gain academic preparation for continuing their education at a university. A college course will also be more focused on providing students with a set of more practical skills. Therefore, a college in the country is often chosen by students, who want to obtain skills and become employable in a shorter period of time. A college will usually offer a part-time and flexible studying option besides the full-time studies that normally list last for one to two years.

The Benefits of Studying in a College

Almost two hundred thousand people in the UK are attending a college every year according to recent studies. So what makes so many people decide to continue their studies at a college? Is it beneficial to study at a college? However, it is important to mention that more students in the country prefer to attend a university over a higher education college. But still, their many benefits when it comes to a college, including:

• Lower tuition fees for a college

• Less overloaded college classes

• Study at college from home and reduce expenses

• Flexible college study programs

• Opportunity to continue with a university degree after college

• More individual support at college

College Tuition Fees

When it comes to higher education in the UK, it is pretty much costly and expensive, therefore, a college is a good option if you are on a budget. Enrolling and studying at a UK college will cost you significantly less. So if you don’t have the money for university tuition and you don’t want to rely on a student loan, a college is a good solution. College students in the UK are further encouraged by being provided with a range of merit-based and need-based bursaries.

The difference between university and college in UK
What makes a university different than a college
College in the UK explained
The benefits of studying in a college
College tuition fees