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Leeds College Of Art

Leeds College Of Art

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS2 8PH

To a great extent, our reputation goes before us: Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied here, as did, more recently, Marcus Harvey, Damien Hirst, Danny Sangra and Omar Kashoura. However, we never allow complacency. We work extremely hard to remain a leading centre for art and design education, choosing from among the brightest international potential to produce some of the most sought-after creative talent. less

Charis Bible College Yorkshire

Charis Bible College Yorkshire

Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, WF13 2JH

Dewsbury is situated on the rail link between Manchester and Leeds, two of the largest cities in the UK. The railway station is only a 5 minute walk from the college. The motorway network is easily accessible within 5 miles of Charis Dewsbury in Yorkshire, with the M62 corridor going coast to coast, East to West and the M1 motorway going from North to South, Leeds to London. the city of Leeds is fifteen minutes away, Huddersfield Town ten minutes away, both by a very good rail service. less

Bromley Adult Education College

Bromley Adult Education College

Bromley, South East London, London, BR1 2SQ

Bromley Adult Education College has a well deserved reputation for offering good quality part time adult education courses. These are taught by enthusiastic, experienced and well qualified tutors. From archery to yoga, counselling to silversmithing you really will find something of interest to you. Some courses lead to a qualification whilst others are designed to help you acquire new knowledge and develop new skills. In addition we offer a range of accredited courses to help you find work. less

Abertay University

Abertay University

Dundee, Scotland, Scotland, DD1 1HG

We recently held a day of celebration for our final year science students, where the posters that presented the results of their fantastic Honours projects were put on public display. Rebecca Dalgliesh's project looked at the use of antibiotics in livestock and food production. Here she tells us a bit more about this subject. less

St Brigids College

St Brigids College

Londonderry, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BT48 8DU

The College promotes the Catholic Ethos by living the faith in every aspect of school life. St. Brigid's is a centre for learning at the heart of the community it serves. It is inclusive in its practice, caring for each, providing for all: all members of the school community are valued by word and deed. less

Catmose Arts (Gallery & Theatre)

Catmose Arts (Gallery & Theatre)

Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6NU

Catmose College is a secondary academy school on Huntsmans Drive in Oakham, Rutland. The majority of students are drawn from the county town of Oakham and surrounding villages, although many are attracted from a wider area including Leicestershire and Melton through parental choice. The College is one of highest attaining in Rutland and Leicestershire. The Ofsted report in February 2012 rated the college ‘Outstanding' in all categories. less

Furness College

Furness College

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, North West England, LA14 2PJ

By working together we want to ensure we have the best opportunity to maximise economic growth and activity within South Cumbria, providing training and development solutions to help you develop a skilled workforce for the future. We work with over 500 employers in a broad range of businesses across South Cumbria and the Furness Peninsula meeting their diverse sector and commercial needs. less

Hamilton College

Hamilton College

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML3 0AY

I am currently doing a six month placement in Cambridge as part of my degree. After graduation next year I may either pursue some kind of Music Engineering or go back into youth work through my church. Four S1 pupils took part in Salter's Chemistry Festival at The University of Glasgow yesterday. less

Eastern College Equestrian Centre

Eastern College Equestrian Centre

Norwich, Norfolk, East England, NR5 0TT

Welcome to the Easton & Otley College Student Services Teams - we are here to help you. We offer a responsive, friendly and confidential, high quality support for all students from our two student services' centres - one based on each campus. As a student of the college you can be assured that wherever you are, wherever your course is located and whatever you are looking for help with, we can support you. less

West Lothian College

West Lothian College

Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, EH54 7EP

West Lothian College is an award winning provider of further education based in Livingston, West Lothian. The College offers the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, offering a diverse curriculum to approximately 8000 learners. The College is led by Principal & Chief Executive, Mhairi Harrington and is renowned for its successful collaborations with external partners such as skills organisations, universities, government organisations and community groups. less

SLP College

SLP College

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS25 1AG

SLP College is situated in the heart of the North and was established in 1991 by the Principal, Sandra Reid, in a large converted chapel that has been further developed and extended to provide excellent facilities for musical theatre and dance. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds regardless of race, previous training or disability, providing that they show potential and passion for the course offered. less

Oakhill College

Oakhill College

Clitheroe, Lancashire, North West England, BB7 9AF

Our School Motto is Faith Stronger Than The Oak and there are many things we have faith in at Oakhill College. We believe that Faith is central to our lives and we try to put this into practice in all that we do. We believe that every child has the right to achieve and we expect every child to do their best in whatever they do, whether it is inside or outside of the classroom. less

Trinity College London

Trinity College London

London Bridge, South East London, London, SE1 0TA

Trinity College London is an international exam board that has been providing assessments since 1877. With a rich heritage of academic rigour and a positive, supportive approach to assessment, we provide recognised and respected qualifications in a unique spectrum of communicative skills - from music, drama and arts activities to English language - at all levels. Each year over 700,000 candidates in over 60 countries take a Trinity assessment and our international network is growing fast. less

RNC Corporate Office

RNC Corporate Office

Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands, HR1 1EB

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is honoured to be the UK's leading specialist residential college of further education for people with a visual impairment. Since 1872, we have been building on our expertise and successes, which enable the College to offer a variety of products and services to a diverse audience. less

Duff Miller

Duff Miller

South Kensington, South West London, London, SW7 5JP

Creating an inspiring, hard-working and enthusiastic environment is essential to achieving success and this is exactly what we have shaped here at Duff Miller Sixth Form College. As London's most successful independent sixth form college, we aim to help all our students reach their potential in all their aspirations. Our traditional values have long been a standing factor in the success of our students for over half a century providing them with an excellent community in which to flourish. 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