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South Wales Baptist College

South Wales Baptist College

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF24 3UR

The Baptist College in Cardiff is a Christian community committed to serving the mission of the church by providing relevant courses of teaching and training. The college values its links with churches across Wales and further afield, and is grateful for the prayerful and practical support it receives. As a Baptist theological college we train Christian ministers who serve in ministry and mission contexts across the UK and in many other countries. less

Glasgow Metropolitan College

Glasgow Metropolitan College

Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland, G1 2BP

The College now has a fantastic portfolio of over 2,600 courses across a wide variety of areas which can be studied in various modes of attendance such as full time, part time, day release and distance learning. The College is currently the home of 32,500 students and 1,200 staff. less

Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE3 2FD

On this page you will find information about Ellesmere College as an organization. You can read about our values and vision and meet the Co-Principals. You can see how the College is organized, including admissions criteria, who the staff and Governors are and download a copy of our latest Ofsted report. less

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL50 3EP

Today, around 850 pupils from around the world benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 160 years of putting girls first. All girls enjoy the teaching and specialist care of our highly qualified academic and pastoral staff, with Housemistresses and Tutors available to give advice and guidance at every stage of a girl's life. less

Aldercar Community Language College

Aldercar Community Language College

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG16 4HL

On behalf of the students, staff and governors I would like to welcome you to Aldercar Community Language College and Sixth Form Centre. I am delighted and privileged to be the Principal of a school where students are given every opportunity to succeed by developing their academic and vocational abilities, creative talents and sporting interests. less

Richard Huish College

Richard Huish College

Taunton, Somerset, South West England, TA1 3DZ

There are many reasons why choosing to study at Richard Huish College will help you achieve your full potential. We offer a wide range of A level courses, BTECs and Apprenticeships to students aged 16 to 19, across Taunton and Somerset. Huish Business School delivers an extensive range of accounting, business, professional and higher education courses for adults. Alongside this we also offer degree courses in partnership with the University of St Mark and St John, Plymouth. less

Malone College

Malone College

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT10 0JB

It has been a busy start to the school year in the Modern Languages Department. We welcomed our new Year 8 pupils into the College and they have all settled very well into their first year of learning Spanish. On the 26th of September we celebrated the European Day of Languages throughout the school. Year 10 pupils lead a special languages assembly. The Year 8 pupils enjoyed a continental breakfast and were joined by P7 pupils from Cranmore Primary School. less

The Early Years College

The Early Years College

Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands, ST16 2ST

Initially created by Eva Cartwright in 2009 with focus on raising standards in Early Years provision. The Early Years College is currently providing qualifications and working closely with Early Years settings in throughout the UK and in over 20 countries around the world including Dubai, Vietnam and Luxembourg. less

Destiny College

Destiny College

Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland, G41 3QP

In every generation, there are a few like these who will step up and give everything for God. Are you one of them? We hope that as you browse this website, you will gain some insight into the things that we are passionate about. It is our firm belief that God has a unique and awesome purpose for your life and our hope is that we can equip you to achieve it. We'd love you to join us here at some point in the future. less

Churchill College

Churchill College

New Malden, South West London, London, KT3 3PB

Churchill college is a modern college located in the very centre of New Malden, England. We offer a wide range of English language, Business and IELTS, Key Stage 1 to 3, GCSE, A-Levels programs tailored to the needs of students from all over the world. Our experienced teachers ensure our students have the best opportunity to greatly improve their English ability. Our intensive general English courses teach students at all levels the everyday skills of English. less

Surrey College Of Clinical Hypnotherapy

Surrey College Of Clinical Hypnotherapy

Woking, Surrey, South East England, GU22 7QP

The Surrey College of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy has been practising & training therapists in the use of Brief Strategic Hypnotherapy in Surrey since 1996: helping therapists to build & develop their practice for 18 years. 1 The Principal has thirty years experience in clinical practice working from private & NHS settings. 4 Every client is different, we train you to work with every client using the approach to suit your client. less

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF5 2YB

The university has been integral to the City of Cardiff since 1865 and we pride ourselves on being a strong, sustainable and student-centered university, focused on the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Cardiff and southeast Wales; promoting student employability, applied research and knowledge transfer. All our schools specialise in courses that are career orientated and have been designed in conjunction with business and industry. less

All Saints Catholic College

All Saints Catholic College

Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, North West England, SK16 5AP

Happy New Year to all our Community from The Governors and Staff of SJP. Please note that LP2 Reports to Parents will be issued this week with the exception of Y8 and Y9 who's reports will be available at next weFriday's Y8 and Y9 Review Day. The College will be closed to all year groups although some public examinations will take place on this day. less

Aylestone Business & Enterprise College

Aylestone Business & Enterprise College

Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands, HR1 1HY

As a specialist Business and Enterprise College, Aylestone is at the cutting edge of how to work with and for it's students. We focus on every student achieving their best in every area of education and development, concentrating on preparing and equipping students for a prosperous future beyond their time at school. We invest heavily in skills and education that directly relate to employment opportunities and modern developing industries. less

Highfield Humanities College

Highfield Humanities College

Blackpool, Lancashire, North West England, FY4 3JZ

The aim of this website is to provide you with an insight to all we do at Highfield, an insight to all we are proud of and a range of useful information whether you are a parent, pupil, a prospective parent, a prospective employee or a local resident. Whatever the reason for visiting our website, I hope you find what you need. 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