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St John's School & College

St John's School & College

Bedford, Bedfordshire, East England, MK42 8AA

St. John's Special School and College provides a supportive and happy environment through which our pupils, professionals and parents achieve together. We are very proud of our school which has now been judged outstanding in four successive Ofsted inspections, including our latest visit in September 2014. Please feel free to contact me to discuss how we can work together, I look forward to hearing from you. less

University College School

University College School

Hampstead, North West London, London, NW3 6XH

The Phoenix School (ages 3 - 7) aims to provide a happy and stimulating environment for the 130 pupils who attend. Intellectual curiosity and independence of mind are developed, self-discovery and self-expression are fostered, and learning co-operatively and collaboratively is highly valued. less

Moray Firth Tutorial College

Moray Firth Tutorial College

Inverness, Highland, Scotland, IV1 1LU

Private tuition: at any time, to suit each student and tutor, at home or in a choice of town centre locations. Our staff include school teachers, lecturers in college or university, teachers who are recently retired or taking time out to bring up their children; some tutor almost full-time, others accept just one student. The range of subjects we offer is wide and we can usually find a tutor for what you want to study: our greatest difficulty is employing enough tutors to keep up with demand. less

Salvatorian College

Salvatorian College

Wealdstone, North West London, London, HA3 5DY

I am proud to welcome you to the Salvatorian College on behalf of the pupils, staff and governors. Choosing the right school for your children is one of the most important decisions any parent has to undertake. I do hope that you find the information and content of our website helpful in making your decision. I believe that Salvatorian College provides the correct blend of academic challenge, spiritual development and enrichment that allows for the holistic development of each child in our care. less

Drumragh Integrated College

Drumragh Integrated College

Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 0GW

Natalie Pinkerton from Cooley PS is the lucky winner guessing the total number of scones made as 545. DIC students actually made 544 scones so a very close guess indeed. Well done Natalie. Your prize will be brought to your primary school by Mr Duncan, Primary Liaison Teacher in the near future. Drumragh has changed its admission criteria so that you no longer have to list it as your first choice? The college was able to admit almost all those who applied last year? less

College Of Ayurveda

College Of Ayurveda

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East England, MK14 5DR

The College of Ayurveda offers you the opportunity to learn more about Ayurveda and receive hands on practical knowledge and skills from experienced Ayurveda physicians, practitioners and therapists. We have put together a range of seminars and workshops which can be held throughout the year at various venues in the UK. Our seminars and workshops are conducted by qualified Ayurveda physicians and practitioners. less

St. Aloysius' College Galle OBA UK

St. Aloysius' College Galle OBA UK

Beckenham, South East London, London, BR3 4AT

St. Aloysius' College is one of the leading boys' schools in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is located in Galle, the capital city of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1895 by Jesuit fathers. St. Aloysius' College is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education. The school takes the pride of producing world's one of the most renowned scientists, Late Prof. Cyril Ponnamperuma. less

AOSEC

AOSEC

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU3 3PE

The Association of South East Colleges (AOSEC) is the regional organisation representing and supporting Further Education Colleges in the South East and is affiliated to the Association of Colleges (AoC). AOSEC is a registered charity and a membership organisation working with over 60 colleges and partner organisations to provide world-class education and skills in the post compulsory education and training sector across the South East region. less

Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

Dulwich, South East London, London, SE21 7AB

The club is situated in the heart of leafy Dulwich, next to Dulwich Picture Gallery. Gallery Road runs off the south circular opposite Dulwich College, between the A205 and Dulwich Village. Five of the courts are floodlit. This makes us the club with the largest number of all-weather courts in the Dulwich/Herne Hill area. less

Spinnaker College

Spinnaker College

Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East England, PO1 2DD

Spinnaker College is an English language school in the heart of sunny Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. We are accredited by the British Council and English UK. We provide a variety of professional, high quality and affordable English language courses for students from all over the world who wish to learn English or improve their current English language skills. less

Newlands Junior College

Newlands Junior College

Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland, G43 2HS

It is the emphasis on vocational education and personal development that is the distinguishing feature of the NJC curriculum. This in turn will give the students a good foundation for successful employment in their future life. Newlands Junior College is the brainchild of Glasgow entrepreneur Jim McColl, who became one of Scotland's leading entrepreneurs, despite dropping out of school at 16 with 3 O grades. The venture will see teenagers offered the chance to. less

Felixstowe Trade & Enterprise College

Felixstowe Trade & Enterprise College

Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England, IP11 7DH

Recognising that high quality education and training to meet individuals' needs is essential, we offer a broad range of courses and qualifications to suit a wide scope of learning preferences, styles and situations. Although we are a specialist in shipping, logistics and international trade, and offer a wide range of qualifications for the diverse sector, we provide a wide range of subjects that promote business, management and enterprise. less

UK Business College

UK Business College

Brent, North West London, London, HA9 0EF

UK Business College was formed on 1st March 2012. It is a Private Limited Company. UK Business College comparatively small college located in Wembley Point in the thriving North West London borough of Brent, very near the famous Wembley Stadium. Access to the College is made easy with Stonebridge Park with both Overground and Underground station within 2 minutes' walk and there is good access by bus and road from central London. There are also excellent parking facilities at the college. less

South Leicestershire College

South Leicestershire College

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE4 5BG

SLC offers a wide range of full and part-time courses with flexible start dates throughout the year. Whether you are a school leaver or an adult learner, we can help you gain the right skills and qualifications you need for your future study or career. Every year, many of our students progress to employment or higher level courses through studying here. We pride ourselves on our friendly approach and the individual attention we give to our students. less

Brooksby Melton College

Brooksby Melton College

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE13 0HJ

Here at BMC we are committed to providing the very best routes for your future. Our specialist vocational qualifications are the perfect way to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence and most importantly, help you get your dream job. BMC is the top specialist college in the country when ranked against other colleges with an offer of a similar nature. According to the Government published Skills Funding Agency data, based on student achievement in 2012-13. 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
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