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King George V College

King George V College

Southport, Merseyside, North West England,

Paul Jarvis, BTEC Business Studies course leader at King George V College will have his article on teaching techniques for new A Level specification published in the EBEA's (The Economics, Business and Enterprise Association) 'Teaching Business and Economics' magazine. less

Worcester Sixth Form College

Worcester Sixth Form College

Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands, WR5 2LU

On Monday, 20th April, Julie Ferman (Head of Year) and Liz Cole (College Counsellor) attended the second annual YSS (Youth Support Services) Worcestershire Young Carers conference. The conference, which was held in Hartlebury, was organised by the young carers themselves with the support from the communications agency DRP. HRH The Princess Royal attended the conference as patron of YSS and gave a keynote speech to promote the work of YSS. less

Northern Racing College

Northern Racing College

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber,

The doors of the college are always open and we would love to show you what we do, listen to your views on it and continue to strive for continual improvement. The ultimate aim is happy, healthy young people well prepared for the demands of working in a top class industry. less

The College Of Phlebology

The College Of Phlebology

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU2 7RF

With 40% of the population suffering from venous problems such as varicose veins, thread veins, venous reflux disease ("hidden varicose veins"), swollen ankles, skin changes at the ankles, phlebitis, leg ulcers etc - and with only approximately 20% of them seeing varicose veins on the surface - there is a huge number of patients suffering from venous disease without knowing the cause of their problems. less

Prior Park College

Prior Park College

Bath, Somerset, South West England, BA2 5AH

Prior Park College, Bath, is one of the top independent, co-educational, Catholic boarding and day schools in the UK. With a community of 600 students, we are also one of the largest. Whilst retaining full boarding at its heart, Prior Park College also caters for day and weekly boarding students. Prior Park also offers stimulating educational opportunities (both curricular and extra-curricular) for pupils to contribute to our vibrant and creative community. less

Majestic College

Majestic College

Archway, North London, London, N19 3QP

Majestic College is an international institution dedicated to supplying educational services which are relevant to the needs of today's students and employers. By offering globally recognised courses, adopting flexible study methods and providing progressive routes to higher education we equip our graduates for success in a competitive job market. less

St Brendans Sixth Form College

St Brendans Sixth Form College

Bristol, South West England, South West England, BS4 5RQ

We are delighted that you are interested in applying to St Brendan's Sixth Form College. We are an ambitious College with high aspirations for students and ourselves. The end of your time at your school or academy can appear both exciting and daunting, therefore, as you face a time of change, both in your academic and social life, it is essential that you make such important decisions with as much information at your fingertips as possible. less

Leed City College

Leed City College

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS18 4RQ

Whether you want a college qualification alongside school studies, or to take the jump into college life full time, we can help you take the next steps. For many years, Leeds City College has been offering students aged 14 to 19 the opportunity to study with us one day per week while still on the roll of their school or SILC. In September 2013 our 14+ Apprenticeship Academy opened. The Academy offers an exciting alternative to Years 10 and 11 for young people aged 14+. less

Springwell Community College

Springwell Community College

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, East Midlands, S43 3NQ

A total of £1752 was raised at our Christmas Fair 2014. Christmas Carol DVD's are now available for £2.00 from main reception and student services. Many thanks to everyone who attended and helped. Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what's good, what's not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there's an area for you too - with resources you can use in th. less

Devon Counselling College

Devon Counselling College

Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England, TQ12 2RB

Julie made the move from a career in Personnel Management and Training to begin her counselling training in 2000. She now works in a series of different roles both in her own Private Practice, a counselling agency and with local businesses and charities where she supervises individuals and groups. Julie is an insatiable optimist whose way of working is warm, intuitive and practical. less

Dr A Hesford

Dr A Hesford

Taunton, Somerset, South West England, TA1 4TY

Whether you are at home or work you can quickly log on to view, book appointments and order repeat prescriptions. Available 24 hours a day, it's especially useful when the practice is closed or telephone lines are busy. The 2015 Patient Survey report has now been added. Did you know that we have a patient group that help us review the way we work? Are you interested in finding out more about your GP Practice? less

Fort Hill College

Fort Hill College

Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT27 4TL

Fort Hill College wish to congratulate Year 12 students on an impressive set of GCSE results received today. 69% of students achieved 5 A*-C grades in the range of subject areas offered. We are also delighted with the increased number of students achieving GCSE English and Mathematics. Many thanks for all the hardwork, dedication and commitment from the students, parents, teachers and support staff. We are delighted that many Year 12 students have expressed an interest or signed up to return to us. less

St Lawrence College

St Lawrence College

Ramsgate, Kent, South East England, CT11

St Lawrence College provides a first class education for boys and girls from 3 to 18 years. Located in Ramsgate within easy walking distance of the sea, the school is set in a safe, spacious campus housing 500 day and boarding pupils from local, UK and international families. We ensure pupils attain their personal best academically, whilst preparing them for life in a rapidly changing global society. less

London College Of Business

London College Of Business

Barking, East London, London, IG11 8PL

We believe that the quality, integrity and critical nature of the British higher education system can benefit the whole world, if it is made available. Hence, it is our goal to offer the highest quality education possible, though affordable for the world's students, whether in Britain or elsewhere. We believe that learning should be an intimate educational experience, such that student engagement is at the centre of what we aim to achieve. less

Forward Step Physiotherapy Clinic

Forward Step Physiotherapy Clinic

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, SN3 1AH

The Forward Step Physiotherapy Clinic operates from treatment rooms at New College Community Sports Centre, Swindon. With access to the Sports Centre's Gym facilities, building muscle strength is a key ingredient to getting you back to fitness. We are Kathy Francis MCSP and Tracy Jackson MCSP, Chartered Physiotherapists, sharing a total of over 40 years of physiotherapy practice experience. 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