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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Southampton, Hampshire, South East England, SO15 5RL

The college is firmly rooted in its community and it is our mission to raise the aspirations and achievements of students of all abilities by providing outstanding sixth form education in the city. Richard Taunton Sixth Form College staff and governors are united by a desire to make a difference and by a committment to inclusion, equality and diversity. There is a strong focus on providing high quality teaching and learning, complemented by outstanding individual support. less

Luton International College

Luton International College

Luton, Bedfordshire, East England, LU1 2SW

LIC is an independent, co-educational college with courses in business, health and social care. We currently have students from various countries in the world, many of whom are from the Indian subcontinent, studying stimulating and flexible courses. Our long experience with international students has taught us that a sympathetic, supportive and challenging environment will help you to get the best out of your time with us. less

European College

European College

Shoreditch, East London, London, E1 1DU

European College London is committed to the provision of a broad range of teaching, training and tutoring in management sciences, Hospitality, Information Technology and Languages. Its aim is to create for its students a distinctive institutional style and ethos by maintaining an educational environment where higher education is at the heart of endeavours. Its learning environment is characterised by the promotion of enterprise and working links with the Job market. less

St Wilfrids RC College

St Wilfrids RC College

South Shields, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE34 0PH

St. Wilfrid's is a Roman Catholic Specialist College in Mathematics and Computing, offering a broad and balanced curriculum, where each and every pupil is an equally valued member of our community. The culture of our school is based distinctively on Gospel values, which are reflected in everything we do. less

Kilroy'S College

Kilroy'S College

Marylebone, West End, London, W1U 6PZ

Kilroy's College delivers online and correspondence courses to suit your lifestyle. The College has a long and distinguished history which sets us apart from other institutions. You can choose from over 60 courses to learn new skills which will improve your income and career prospects. less

Intercessors Prayer College

Intercessors Prayer College

Reading, Berkshire, South East England, RG1 4QB

The Intercessors Prayer College is the training arm of the Intercessors Ministries of Great Britain. The college is established to train, equip and to develop pastors, Christian leaders, prayer warriors, intercessors, families and individuals irrespective of their denominational backgrounds, in prayer and intercessions, empowering them for effective evangelisation of the Gospel. Nobody is born with a raw gift of prayer, prayers need to be taught. less

The College Of Foot Health

The College Of Foot Health

Rowley Regis, West Midlands, West Midlands, B65 0HP

Our students come from all walks of life. Some might have a background in health care - such as nurses seeking to gain greater control over their lives and free themselves from demanding and disruptive duty rotas. Others may wish to return to work after raising children and seek to do something different, yet worthwhile and satisfying. They are all essentially just like yourself. A medical background is not necessary. less

Greenwich Community College

Greenwich Community College

Greenwich, South East London, London, SE10 8PX

Our vision is "Inspiring and transforming lives through skills, qualifications, and opportunities". We are committed to help you achieve your goals, whether you are aiming to progress into Higher Education, find employment or gain the life and work skills you need to succeed in life. Our dedicated and highly qualified team of teaching and support staff are committed to ensuring that you realise your potential and ultimately succeed. less

Moulton School & Science College

Moulton School & Science College

Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN3 7SD

Moulton School & Science College is a popular and successful school serving Moulton and the surrounding villages to the north of Northampton. Students at Moulton are challenged to set themselves the highest of standards, both in their learning and in their conduct. We pride ourselves on strong academic achievement, set within the context of genuinely valuing each individual in our community, and supporting the development of the whole child. less

Eton College

Eton College

Windsor, Berkshire, South East England, SL4 6DW

We are pleased to say that the Museum is now open again after the completion of work to improve access to the building for those with limited mobility. The museum was opened in 1875 to house the Thackeray Collection of British Birds and other collections and have been located in its present site since 1895. Visits by individuals and groups at other times can be made by prior arrangement with the Curator. Visits by parties from other schools are particularly welcome and there is no admission charge. less

Kent College

Kent College

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East England, TN2 4AX

Kent College Preparatory School is one of the leading independent preparatory schools for girls in Kent. We believe that a happy, confident child is a successful one and our girls love school. We focus on the academic, social and emotional development of our pupils, providing opportunities for them to challenge themselves, have fun, flourish and dream in an idyllic rural setting. less

Shrewsbury College

Shrewsbury College

Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF3 3AT

Please call in to see us at London Road between 5.00pm and 7.00pm to speak to our tutors and support teams about all aspects of studying at Shrewsbury College. We can help with advice on finance, transport, study support and childcare as well as general education and professional guidance. less

Campbell's College

Campbell's College

Swanley, Kent, South East England, BR8 7RD

We offer courses for ALL eight modules of the Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) for every exam. For over 22 years we have been the 'Student's preferred choice' of tuition provider, offering high quality tuition and a flexible, personal and friendly service to our students. Our courses are upgraded regularly and we continue to add new features to our course provision for The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators qualifications. less

Hewens College

Hewens College

Yeading, West London, London, UB4 8JP

Hewens College forms part of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, providing education for children aged 11 to 19. Since its inception in August 2011, this specialist Humanities College has continuously strived for excellence and in June 2012, Ofsted judged Hewens to be "a good and rapidly improving school" raising achievement and standards. less

Westminster College Of Computing

Westminster College Of Computing

Brentford, South West London, London, TW8 9HH

Westminster College London was established with the aim of providing world class training opportunities to delegates from a diverse range of background and experience. We help our delegates to achieve hands on practical experience at affordable prices. We're delighted to bring an updated iPhone Developer Training Course along with the traditional courses including C, C++ in London, offering developers in the UK and Europe endless opportunities in this exciting, dynamic market. 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