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The Vocational College

The Vocational College

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England, L20 8DN

With this site we aim to bring you up to the minute information on all of our current and future products & courses. Covering a variety of occupations, we have a range of depth and experience that few, if any, other similar organisations can match. The Vocational College enjoys substantial contracts for the delivery of NVQ based training with the Skills Funding Agency and the Young Peoples Learning Agency. less

Edinburgh College Of Parapsychology

Edinburgh College Of Parapsychology

Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland, EH3 7NS

We are a non-denominational, charitable organisation, which prides itself on its welcoming and all-inclusive attitude. The college has an open door policy to people of all religions and we welcome with open arms anyone who wishes to come along and take part in any activities held within the college. These may be summarised as the study of the psychic or parapsychological phenomena and their implications and the development of psychic or parapsychological powers in its members. less

Macclesfield College

Macclesfield College

Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West England, SK11 8LF

Open Day Open Day Saturday 5th Sept 12pm-2pm College vs School Sixth FormThe benefits of choosing College instead of a School Sixth Form. Now young people are required to stay in education or training until they are 18 this means that you have several options to choose from and we can help you make the right decision for you. less

Trinity College Bristol

Trinity College Bristol

Bristol, South West England, South West England, BS9 1JP

On Monday night, 18 May, forty people from area Bristol churches, their friends, and Trinity College students gathered in Trinity's dining room for an informal Q&A session with former West Indies cricketer Jimmy Adams. Adams came to visit Trinity through an invitation from his friend, first-year Trinity ordinand Jo Purle. In response to a series. less

MidKent College Maidstone Campus

MidKent College Maidstone Campus

Maidstone, Kent, South East England, ME16 8AQ

As one of the largest further education and training providers in the South East, we offer an extensive range of learning and training services. Whether you want to train for work, gain an academic qualification or learn new skills, MidKent College will be able to help you do it. What's more, you can study at the level that suits you best - from total beginner to advanced learner. less

Confetti College Nottingham

Confetti College Nottingham

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG1 3LL

We're not like other colleges. We're a specialist creative industry education and training centre and we're home to the very best technology, studios and equipment, industry-connected tutors and over 1300 passionate and committed students. Our graduates go on to careers in music, gaming, TV, film, live events, graphic design and many more. less

Dudley College

Dudley College

Dudley, West Midlands, West Midlands, DY1 4AS

Our part-time courses will give you the chance to expand your skills and career prospects. If you're thinking of returning to education to refresh your skills or change your career path, please contact our guidance officers on 01384 363 363 who can talk you through your options. less

Craven College

Craven College

Skipton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber,

Please note: this service allows you to apply online for all of our A-levels, Apprenticeships and Vocational Diplomas. You can also apply for part-time Higher Education courses. I've really enjoyed the practical aspect of the course and my riding has progressed a lot over the past two years. less

Finchley College

Finchley College

Finchley Central, North London, London, N3 1LQ

We have reduced our distance learning fees but offer optional visit to students subject to extra charge depending on distance from college. Finchley College offers comprehensive construction engineering and management courses with level 3 and 4 City and Guild qualifications. less

Oaklands College Oaklands Equestrian Centre

Oaklands College Oaklands Equestrian Centre

St Albans, Hertfordshire, East England, AL4 0JA

Looking for full time college courses in Hertfordshire? Studying full-time with Oaklands College can open up an exciting world and lead you onto a fulfilling and successful career. If you want to go to university, straight into a career or onto further education, then you are in the right place. You will have a wide range of full-time courses to choose from that will help you to make the right choice. less

Holistic Health Consultancy & College

Holistic Health Consultancy & College

Pimlico, South West London, London, SW1V 3LF

Angela and Peter Bradbury opened the Holistic Health Consultancy in 1981. From 1983-84 they both studied Iridology, subsequently expanding on their Naturopathic knowledge and Natural Nutrition qualifications. With around 7000 patients and a worldwide reputation, pressure on Angela and Peter to teach came from patients and other practitioners, leading to the establishment in 1993 of the Holistic Health College. less

Bebington High Sports College

Bebington High Sports College

Wirral, Merseyside, North West England, CH63 2PS

Bebington High Sports College has been a specialist College since 2001. The specialist status has provided us with additional funding, facilities and staffing which allows us to enhance the teaching and learning for all our students. We aim to use sport, and the values which it represents; leadership, perseverance, fair play, teamwork, and loyalty as a language through which we can develop the potential in all young people. less

Select International College

Select International College

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE1 7NB

We are very much aware of and appreciate your expectations of our institution, having invested not only your money but also your precious time to study here. This is why we endeavour in every way to ensure that you derive the maximum benefits to enable you build a strong foundation for a successful future in your chosen field. We look forward to welcoming you to our institution. less

Stadium Community College

Stadium Community College

Brent, North West London, London, HA9 8BU

Stadium College is a vocational educational provider committed to making a positive difference to student skills and opportunities. Whatever peoples circumstances Stadium College offers a personalised approach to student success. We offer small class sizes, a dedicated mentor for confidence and skill development and a state of the art personal develop studio. less

Unity College

Unity College

Burnley, Lancashire, North West England, BB11 3DF

I hope that this website gives you a flavour of what life is like at Unity College, I encourage you to visit the college to see for yourself the high quality learning and teaching that takes place both within and beyond the classroom. Visits and personal tours can be arranged at any time. Come and meet and talk with students and staff about Unity College. We look forward to welcoming you to Unity College. 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