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Stratford Beacon College

Stratford Beacon College

Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, B8 3DT

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) As an EDI (Pearson) Accredited English Language Centre for the teaching of ESOL, we offer 5 levels of English classes, and our students study up to 13 hours per week plus 3 hours Citizenship to improve their English language as well as knowledge of life in the UK before taking UKBA approved ESOL citizenship exam. less

Pascals College

Pascals College

Beckenham, South East London, London, BR3 1AG

A small unique college in the centre of Beckenham, we offer a range of subjects from GCSE to A level. The college's aim is to offer courses that "fit" the student. With this in mind students are given focused guidance in choosing a course of study that meets their requirements and are either prerequisites for university entry, hobbies, general interests or required for professional development. Courses for Teachers, Design and Fashion professionals are also offered at Pascals College. less

The Royal College Of Surgeons Of England

The Royal College Of Surgeons Of England

Aldwych, Central London, London, WC2A 3PE

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a professional membership organisation and registered charity, which exists to advance surgical standards and improve patient care. We support 20,000 members in the UK and internationally by improving their skills and knowledge, developing policy and guidance, and carrying out projects to improve surgical care. With a full programme of exams and courses, we equip surgeons with the skills they need throughout their careers. less

St Patricks College

St Patricks College

Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT71 6LJ

The School has a well defined pastoral care policy and practices. The Pastoral Care Policy within the school aims to ensure that all aspects of school life are firmly rooted in Christian principles and that both staff and pupils are valued as individuals. We strive to give pupils a secure, well ordered, caring school which will allow for their spiritual, emotional, academic and social development. The Pastoral Care Policy will reflect the overall aims of the school. less

National College Of Music

National College Of Music

Chelmsford, Essex, East England, CM2 9RY

The NCM was established well over 100 years ago and specialises as a music examination board in external examination such as music examinations and speech subjects with music exam board centres throughout the United Kingdom and in some countries overseas. Please browse through the site and find out more about what we have to offer. We shall be pleased to hear from you, and thank you for your interest. less

Leo Baeck College

Leo Baeck College

Finchley Central, North London, London, N3 2SY

Leo Baeck College is a pre-eminent institution of Jewish scholarship and learning that is open to all. At Leo Baeck College we combine inspirational, high calibre teaching with a commitment to enriching the intellectual and spiritual lives of the Progressive Jewish Community. less

Uplands Community Technology College

Uplands Community Technology College

Wadhurst, East Sussex, South East England,

We are seeking former students to get in touch and join our network. It doesn't matter when you completed your studies at Uplands, whether you're in further education or employment, whether you still live nearby or have moved further away, there are still ways you can get involved and we would love to keep in touch with you. less

Albany College

Albany College

Edgware, North West London, London, HA8 6BJ

Albany College is a well-established independent college that has achieved academic excellence by the responsiveness of our enthusiastic and highly qualified teaching team. Our dedication and commitment has enabled many students to achieve the highest grades in the wide variety of courses that we offer. The College prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere whilst simultaneously abiding by its strong academic ethos. less

St Columbanus' College

St Columbanus' College

Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT20 5PU

St Columbanus' College is a well established and successful 11-19, all-ability, co-educational, Catholic College, which serves Bangor, Groomsport, Donaghadee, Holywood, Newtownards and Comber. We are proud that our school attracts people of all religious denominations and is a community where diverse beliefs and cultures fuse together to form a vibrant college where the academic, pastoral and spiritual growth of our students are valued equally. less

Creative Word College

Creative Word College

Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England, OL12 6LG

Venue: Open Door Church with a variety of lecturers who have proved God's word is a creative force. Based in Rochdale, north-west England, Creative Word Bible College seeks to intensify teaching and ministry to anyone who feels called to discipleship in these challenging days. We know that the Sunday sermon is not enough to produce disciples. It is our sincere belief that, together with inspired Bible teaching, we need a move of the Holy Spirit leading into all truth and glorifying Christ. less

Cambridge Islamic College

Cambridge Islamic College

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East England,

Cambridge Islamic College is a higher education institute focusing on Islamic education and research. The College is founded by academics, professionals and business people to fill the vacuum of rigorous Islamic scholarship and research in the Western world in general and United Kingdom in particular. It is open to both men and women and the medium of instruction and research will be English and Arabic. less

Hartpury College

Hartpury College

Taunton, Somerset, South West England,

The Hartpury College Summer Fair is set to be our biggest and best yet with a whole host of new attractions joining us this year as we celebrate all that's good about Gloucestershire! Come and join us for a full afternoon of summer show fun, games activities and crafts! less

Enka Engineering College Swindon

Enka Engineering College Swindon

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, SN5 7AE

Enka is the number one college in the UK for site engineers with over 4,000 successful graduates. Our courses provide all the practical and theoretical skills needed to work on a construction site. Career prospects are excellent for Enka students. Top employers within the construction industry recognise our qualification and employ our site engineers on projects across the world. less

Brooklane College

Brooklane College

Hounslow, South West London, London, TW3 1NH

We believe you would find our courses innovative, inspiring and most useful in the career development. The courses have been developed keeping in view the specific needs of employers, the requirements of professional bodies and meeting the opinions of the leading professional practitioners. less

Abdo College

Abdo College

Canterbury, Kent, South East England, CT4 7DT

In 2001 The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) established their own College, ABDO College, as a centre of excellence raising the standards in optical education for the whole profession. Offering a range of courses through Access, Diploma, Degree, Advanced and Honours, ABDO College provide members of the Association with quality programmes leading to ABDO examinations. ABDO College specialises in the provision of blended and distance learning education for the optical profession. 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