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Eden College Of Human Resource Development

Eden College Of Human Resource Development

Rush Green, East London, London, RM7 7HL

At Eden College we are committed to our learners, and believe everyone can fulfil their potential. We have a dedicated team of staff who all work hard to ensure all learners at the College have a fulfilling experience. Eden College is a gateway to professional life and personal development for all are students. Eden college is totally committed to identifying and challenging inequalities which arise from individuals race, gender, class, degree of disability sexual orientation or age. less

Portland College

Portland College

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG18 4TJ

Portland College is a vibrant national college for people with a wide range of disabilities. We strive to develop every learner's unimagined potential with a personalised programme that can include work experience and volunteering. The personal curriculum is underpinned by a broad range of accredited qualifications in independence, literacy, numeracy, sport, arts, business studies, computing, small animal care and horticulture. less

Weston College

Weston College

Weston super Mare, Somerset, South West England, BS23 2AL

Since 2001 the College, whose origins date back to 1859, has undergone a total transformation, culminating in earning Ofsted's top rating. This tremendous achievement places us among the five highest-performing colleges in the country. We're also the first general Further Education college in the West of England to receive a rating of outstanding in all four key areas, under the new Common Inspection Framework. less

Halifax College Freshers

Halifax College Freshers

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO10 5DN

Located next to Heslington village, mid-way between Heslington East and West campuses, Halifax College is the largest and most diverse college of University of York. Our beautiful setting, location and membership give Halifax College a unique atmosphere of a thriving student village. As the largest college at York, Halifax College has over 2,700 members and 970 residents - with backgrounds as international and UK undergraduates, postgraduates, and students with families. less

The Ryes College

The Ryes College

Colchester, Essex, East England, CO6 3PN

We provide safe, nurturing homes and educational environments on varying sites for young people from the age of 11 to 19 who need Care & Education packages, Care only placements (these YP may attend other schools or may not require education) or Education only placements. The Secure Base Model (developed by Gillian Schofield & Mary Beek, University of East Anglia) is used throughout the organisation. It has its roots in theory and research in attachment, and also resilience. less

Liral Veget College London

Liral Veget College London

London Bridge, South East London, London, SE1 5UT

Liral Veget College, London offers education and training for adults, working professionals and international students. We are a further and higher education centre. The college's positive approach and level of individual encouragement are designed to promote the highest level of professional development and achievement. Due to skills shortages in all industrial sectors we aim to provide qualifications that meet the needs of UK industries and today's industrial world. less

Allen & Walden

Allen & Walden

Gravesend, Kent, South East England, DA11 0NH

We are an independent private beauty and complementary college offering nationally recognised qualifications. These are fully insurable with any company and on completion of the qualification you can become a member of the main professional associations. Many have also successfully started their own business in beauty therapy and complementary therapies. less

Grange Technology College

Grange Technology College

Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BD5 9ET

Grange is an 11-18 secondary academy school with over 1800 students and 300 staff, located at the Southfield Grange Campus in Little Horton, Bradford. If you cannot find the information you are looking for on the website, please feel free to contact us. less

Cowes Enterprise College

Cowes Enterprise College

Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East England, PO31 8HB

Our curriculum will ensure that we blend the acquisition of academic, applied and vocational qualifications with the development of independence, creativity and wider competencies and skills, to prepare our learners for embracing their futures. Our aspiration expectation is for all to strive for and achieve excellence in everything we do, to ensure that the Cowes community gets the best and we deliver an outstanding education. less

The Royal College Of Anaesthetists

The Royal College Of Anaesthetists

Holborn, Central London, London, WC1R 4SG

Anaesthesia is the largest single hospital specialty in the NHS. The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK, and it ensures the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain medicine. less

Horizon Community College

Horizon Community College

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, S70 6PD

Horizon has received a glowing report from OFSTED, following a visit at the end of the summer term. The college was judged 'Good' in all categories. The report - a copy of which can be seen here - notes that, 'Attainment has improved rapidly in all year groups since the College opened', and that, '.students make good progress in mathematics and English'. In addition the report states that, 'Progress in all other subjects shows an equally positive picture'. less

UK Schools, Colleges & Universities

UK Schools, Colleges & Universities

Tottenham, North London, London, N17 6UZ

This school website Directory is aimed at any one looking for schools in the United Kingdom. If you believe your school or any school you know is missing from this directory, please do let us know about it. Our goal is to be impartial and include any school in the United Kingdom in our directory. All schools, colleges and universities are included in this website at no cost. We hope that users with just a few clicks, can find the schools in their area that meets their specific requirements. less

The Sittingbourne Community College

The Sittingbourne Community College

Sittingbourne, Kent, South East England,

This website is a resource packed site that will give you lots of information before you make your next move. There are many useful links for you to explore before you embark on your big adventure. The Sittingbourne Community College takes seriously the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and staff. Our aim is to create an ethos in which pupils, staff, parents and carers feel confident to talk openly in the knowledge that they will be listened to. less

The Lord Mayor's Chapel

The Lord Mayor's Chapel

Bristol, South West England, South West England, BS1 5TB

Welcome to the website for St Mark's, the Lord Mayor's Chapel in Bristol. Often described as a 'hidden gem', the Chapel is a living church with an unusual and fascinating history. We hope you enjoy finding out about the Chapel through this site and also that you will be able to visit to see its beauty and work for yourself. The Chapel was built in 1230AD as the chapel to St Mark's Hospital. The Hospital, served by a number of clergy and lay brothers, served the city compassionately. less

Nams Tutorial College

Nams Tutorial College

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE1 2DE

NAMS Tutorial College is an independent college specialising in science and maths at A level. The main aim of the college is to prepare students for higher education. The college offers an environment geared to prepare the student by allowing tuition to be carried out individually (on a one-to-one basis) and in small groups. There is no restriction as to the choice of science subjects and mathematics combined. 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