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North West College Of Homoeopathy

North West College Of Homoeopathy

Rossendale, Lancashire, North West England, BB4 4NJ

Homoeopathy treats the whole person. We are always guided by the ambition of a rapid, gentle and permanent restoration of health. Friendly, clear, confident and professional - our clinics, talks and information are relevant to everyday illness and the deepest diseases. less

London College Of Business Sciences

London College Of Business Sciences

Canning Town, East London, London, E16 1AH

London College of Business Sciences is an institution committed to world-class teaching, innovation, career development and continuing education. It offers a wide range of high-quality programs built around a distinctive core curriculum leading to awards of Certificates, Diplomas and Postgraduate Diplomas. On successful attainment students may gain access to Bachelors and Master programs offered at other colleges and Universities. less

Christ The Redeemer Bible College

Christ The Redeemer Bible College

Vauxhall, South East London, London, SE11 4LS

If you are looking for an exclusive learning experience matched with high quality teaching and state-of-the-art facilities, then you have come to the right place. CHRIST THE REDEEMER COLLEGE (CRC) caters for the academic needs of students from all over the world from different social and ethnic backgrounds. CRC is strongly committed towards academic excellence and professional growth. You'll be valued as a person, encouraged to value others and to respond positively to high quality teaching. less

Brit College

Brit College

Canary Wharf, East London, London, E14 7HS

We are a London based independent higher education provider offering a range of professional and vocational programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We offer a stimulating environment in which students work together to achieve academic and professional success. We offer a variety of internationally recognized courses from internationally recognized awarding organisations. The college specialises in supporting international students with their education in the UK. less

London Pioneer College

London Pioneer College

Barking, East London, London, IG11 8PD

Our aim has always been to educated people to improve their skills and qualifications so that they have an opportunity to improve their standards of living and quality of life. People who have education and qualifications have more opportunities for better job prospects and can follow a career path. LPC is located in Barking, East London approximately 1 minute from Barking Station and a few minutes from the town, shopping centre and the local areas of Ilford and Dagenham. less

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, North West England, WA15 8HT

When visitors come to our school they often say three things - how distinctive is our ethos, how forward looking we are and yet how well we focus on the really important aspects of our pupils' education. We push very hard on developing the values and beliefs to make our pupils into good people as well as providing the qualifications to enter the best universities in the country and on to influential careers. less

Elegant International College

Elegant International College

Battersea, South West London, London, SW11 4NE

We offer a friendly international environment, brand new high-tech classrooms, a Central London location and can organise homestay and social programmes through our British Council accredited partner. We offer our learners a highly competitive and value for money service and we constantly strive to do everything we can to make the learning process both an interesting and exciting experience. less

Access To Music Bristol

Access To Music Bristol

Bristol, South West England, South West England, BS14 9BZ

Studying at school or the local big college is not for everyone, but GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs are not the only choices! We offer an exciting and practical alternative to 6th form or college, where you can shine in a creative environment. Our students feel at home with us because it's a welcoming, creative place. Here you can be yourself - we don't have any dress codes, or tell you what length your hair should be! We encourage you to think outside the box and be creative. less

Lincoln UTC

Lincoln UTC

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, LN1 3BP

To achieve our vision, our philosophy is clear - in pursuit of excellence, we will create a supportive, innovative environment and develop professional, respectful relationships. This is an education revolution, a unique opportunity for students aged 14-18 who are passionate about Science and Engineering - to be inspired and to succeed beyond their imagination. less

Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre

Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, BH6 4EN

Brockenhurst is more than just a college, it's a community. Set in the heart of the New Forest, Brock maintains an excellent academic reputation and is dedicated to providing the highest quality education for all - the key to our success is our passion for learning and our commitment to each individual student. less

College Of Classical Massage

College Of Classical Massage

Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, BN2 3RG

Learn how to work more effectively, and create long and lasting change for your clients. This course will run over 2 days and is suitable for existing massage practitioners who wish to enhance their skills by incorporating direct myofascial release techniques into their practice. less

Regents Park Community College

Regents Park Community College

Southampton, Hampshire, South East England, SO16 4GW

Head of school has transformed the leadership team to one with a strong focus on improving teaching. A school with a good ethos for learning and high expectations for students' achievement. Good teaching results in students achieving well in a wide range of subjects and enjoying their learning. less

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

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Durham, County Durham, North East England, 27 703

Kelcie Bullock on Friday told her fellow Class of 2015 graduates that they chose to attend Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College because they are mavericks. Lori Khan, who teaches eleventh and twelfth grade science at Durham Tech Middle College High School, was named Durham Public Schools' teacher of the year. Ms. Khan's knowledge of content is unmatched, said school principal Charles Nolan. less

Charnwood College

Charnwood College

Loughborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE11 4SQ

My aim is for Charnwood College to be the first choice for parents and their children in our community, because of the excellent education they get here and the outstanding care and support we give them. Learning is at the heart of everything we do and building on the outstanding foundations that students have had in their earlier years, our students will graduate from Charnwood College with the qualifications, skills and attitudes they need to be successful adults. less

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Cannock, Staffordshire, West Midlands, WS11 4AW

We aim to offer a broad and balanced education with an emphasis on respect for others. We provide a traditional environment in terms of care and welfare of children and young adults. In essence, we seek to develop all pupils to their full potential and to enable them to find their place in the modern world. As a community we have developed a policy of openness to the parents of our pupils, we encourage them to visit us regularly. 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