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Convergence College

Convergence College
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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East England, MK9 3HP

We offer Nationally recognised and accredited Foundation and Diploma courses in a warm family-style learning environment, where you will develop academic and experiential counselling and psychotherapy skills. The College has it's very own supervised client placement facility for our Convergence students, which is entirely free. Many coaching and counselling students are finding Convergence Psychotherapy a better holistic way to help those in need, as it has the widest spectrum of integrated psychotherapy disciplines, or streams, which includes the spiritual dimensions and modern brief solutions therapies. less

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Kings London

Kings London
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Beckenham, South East London, London, BR3 4PR

Kings London is a modern independent college for ambitious students looking for a mature yet supportive learning environment and community in which they can express their own identity, explore their interests and achieve their ambitions. We support students to become responsible and independent learners, based on a mutual respect between staff and students. We provide a range of GCSE, A-level, Year 12 transfer and Art and Design Foundation programmes for day and boarding students. September and January start dates. less

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Osymar International College of Education

Osymar International College of Education
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Ilford, East London, London, IG1 1BA

Osymar International College of Education is an approved Education and Training provider, delivering Business, Management, Health and Social Care, Applied Law and Functional Skills, from level 3 - 6 qualifications. We are an approved centre for NCFE and City & Guilds/ILM. We also deliver a Level 3 diploma in Adult care. We have a team of qualified teachers, assessors and IQAs. Our mission is to deliver quality education to our learners. less

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South Chelsea College

South Chelsea College

Stockwell, South West London, London, SW9 8BN

The courses that SCIC offers lead to professional qualifications that are equivalent to UK Bachelor's Degree. Depending on the subject and level chosen, these courses offer access to a Master's Degree or the final year of an Honors Degree program at universities in the UK and abroad. South Chelsea International College has undergone a review for educational oversight by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has received its final report! less

Lisneal College

Lisneal College

Londonderry, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BT47 5FQ

Lisneal College prides itself in developing and nurturing the talents and potential of every child and caters for all abilities. With a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of every pupil and a school environment that makes learning a pleasure, the College is confident that we are able to tailor an education to suit the needs of each pupil. less

Kemnal Technology College

Kemnal Technology College

Sidcup, South East London, London, DA14 5AA

Kemnal Technology College represents a culture of high aspiration, high expectation and success. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students within a safe, disciplined and caring environment. Our school has consistently delivered outstanding outcomes for boys. Students make good progress. Their performance in comparison with other boys was significantly above average (Ofsted 2013). less

Royal Greenwich UTC

Royal Greenwich UTC

Charlton, South East London, London, SE7 8LJ

Students start at Royal Greenwich UTC either at 14 or 16 years old. They learn professional, technical, practical and employability skills from the industry experts alongside a traditional school curriculum that is designed to deliver more than just good qualifications. All students who complete year 11 can advance to our post 16 programme where they will continue to work towards their A-levels and industry related qualifications. less

3D Morden College

3D Morden College

Brent, North West London, London, HA9 6DE

Getting the right careers advice is very important and can make a positive impact on your choices. We provide free and impartial information, advice and guidance to help plan your next move. You can seek careers guidance at any time before or during a course to help with making the right decisions and get advice on subjects including selecting and applying for courses, CVs, application forms and career options. less

South Sefton Sixth Form College

South Sefton Sixth Form College

Bootle, Merseyside, North West England, L30 2DB

Our vision is to be a centre of educational excellence, opportunity and support within an inclusive, caring environment. Our college was established in 2009 in partnership with Sefton Local Authority and seven local secondary schools following a strategic area review by Ofsted in order to secure more opportunities for high quality academic Level 3 provision in the area. less

Etone College Sixth Form

Etone College Sixth Form

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV11 6AA

Etone College are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Headteacher Mr Ian Smith. Mr Smith, who is currently Deputy Headteacher at Hodge Hill School in Birmingham, will join the college after Easter. Mr Smith said, I am extremely proud to have been appointed Headteacher of Etone College. I have recently had the opportunity to meet pupils and staff and I have been extremely impressed by the positive, purposeful and professional atmosphere around school. less

Colwell College

Colwell College

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE1 3TD

Colwell College is one of the quality further and higher education providers in Leicester. Our aim is to be the first choice of students, parents and employers for occupational and work based courses. We have made remarkable progress during last year in achieving high success rates for all of our learners and in enhancing our reputation in local community. less

Bracknell & Wokingham College

Bracknell & Wokingham College

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Reading, Berkshire, South East England, RG6 1HH

You will learn what it means to support an organisation's objectives and values, and give excellent customer service to represent a business in the right way. You'll need to be able to communicate with all sorts of people and have a clear and up-to-date knowledge of your company's products and services. Good customer service is key to the success of any business or organisation. less

Avenue International College

Avenue International College

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M2 2BE

Avenue International College is a professional training college located in modern state of the art premises in Manchester City Centre. The city of Manchester is a very cosmopolitan and multicultural city, attracting students from all over the globe. Our student market is across the four corners of the globe, students from the UK, the EU, South East Asia, China, Africa and the Middle East. less

Oak Hill Theological College

Oak Hill Theological College

Southgate, North London, London, N14 4PS

It is always a tad awkward when two people one highly respects have a go at each other's positions on the Web. Thus, Phillip Jensen has drawn a distinction in a recent video between followers of Calvin and Calvinists, very much to the latter's disadvantage, while Paul Levy has responded with a piece affecting to see this as advanced Australian satire. He suggests this is simply revisiting the tired and discredited old idea that the Calvinists are at odds with Calvin. less

Aytun Vocational College London

Aytun Vocational College London

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Camberwell, South East London, London, SE5 7HN

Aytun Vocational College London is one of UK's most respected independent vocational training colleges and one of the most internationally diverse, with students from more than 140 different countries worldwide. Aytun Vocational College London is situated in the heart of Camberwell in SouthEast London, with standard accredited training facilities. 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