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Joint Colleges Nursery

Joint Colleges Nursery

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East England, CB2 7EB

Joint Colleges Nursery (JCN), Cambridge is one of the leading nurseries in the Cambridge area providing childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years of age. We welcome children from all backgrounds and applicants need not be affiliated to the University of Cambridge. Over the past 25 years we have won a good reputation for providing a high quality learning experience for young children and have given hundreds of children a fun, happy start to their education. less

Edward Wright Building

Edward Wright Building

Aberdeen, Scotland, Scotland, AB24 3QY

A history of excellence in teaching and research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. A dynamic research-led centre, expanding the frontiers of science teaching, learning and research. An extensive portfolio of Engineering and energy-related degree programmes, which are strongly supported by industry. less

The College Practice Barming

The College Practice Barming

Maidstone, Kent, South East England, ME16 0ZJ

The practice is large and modern, with suitable access for disabled patients and aims to retain the traditional caring values that have always been associated with general practice. Patients will be treated as individuals and partners in their healthcare, irrespective of their ethnic, religious or cultural beliefs. less

City Of London Business College

City Of London Business College

Stamford Hill, North London, London, N15 5NH

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our website. The City of London Business College (CityLBC) has been founded to provide expert tuition in numerous academic and vocational courses that prepare students to get ahead in today's competitive world. We take delivery of teaching and learning very seriously but also believe we have a responsibility to ensure students pastoral and social needs are well catered for as well. less

West Kent College

West Kent College

5.0
2 Reviews

Tonbridge, Kent, South East England, TN9 2PW

Welcome to West Kent College, Tonbridge. West Kent College is a well-established Further and Higher Education college, offering numerous courses and qualifications at many levels, from GCSEs and A-levels to vocational routes such as BTEC or NVQ/VRQ Diplomas to work-based Apprenticeships and Degree programmes, validated by the University of Kent, University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church University. less

Salisbury Homeopathy College

Salisbury Homeopathy College

Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England, SP2 9BF

When you join us at SHC, you are personally supported for the duration of the course. More importantly, you become part of our community with all the benefits that includes. This support network extends beyond gaining your qualification and into your continuing professional life. Homeopathy is both art and science. To study both disciplines under the umbrella of homeopathy requires dedication and commitment. less

New London College

New London College

Hounslow, South West London, London, TW3 3HW

NLC was created on the belief that the best education is shaped by a student's own interests. We integrate the talents of our students with their personal visions and aspirations with the overarching goal of preparing them for top class International education. NLC develops within its students the capacity to lead and change the world. less

Bournemouth City College

Bournemouth City College

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, BH1 2JN

Our vision is to promote knowledge at an international level. Learning a new language helps to develop the process of seeing the world from another perspective and is a genuine route to international understanding and to boost career prospects and enable people to increase their knowledge and confidence so that they can truly fulfill their potential. less

The Manchester College

The Manchester College

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M3 3BE

The Manchester College, the UK's largest further education college, is committed to shaping outstanding futures for our students right from the heart of Manchester. With an unwavering focus on career orientation and fostering a work-ready Greater Manchester, we create unparalleled opportunities for students, propelling education to new heights. Our City Campus has state-of-the-art, industry-standard facilities, situated in the heart of Manchester city centre, which doesn't just provide an exceptional study environment, but also an enriching student experience designed to foster both academic and personal growth. less

Notre Dame Sixth Form College

Notre Dame Sixth Form College

5.0
1 Reviews

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS2 9BL

Notre Dame is rated as an ‘outstanding' college by Ofsted and has excellent examination results. It offers a wide range of courses, has a friendly atmosphere and aims to develop the whole person. At Notre Dame you will be encouraged to aim high, achieve well, and fulfil your full potential. All our efforts at the college are designed to support you to success, both academically and personally. less

The College Of Central London

The College Of Central London

Shoreditch, East London, London, E1 8EW

Qualifications are essential to gaining recognition and respect. Students from UK, EU and from all over the world want to study in London and our philosophy is to provide high standards of teaching in an environment that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development while experiencing the culture and life of a vibrant city. Find the right course for you and get student centred learning throughout your time at the college. Students must be 18 years or over to apply. less

Bexhill College

Bexhill College

Bexhill, East Sussex, South East England, TN40 2JG

Bexhill College is a Sixth Form College with a long history of excellent post-16 education. There are about 94 sixth form colleges in England. All of them focus on providing top quality education to students between 16 and 19 years old. Bexhill College is a dedicated 6th Form College with a long history of excellent 'post-16' education. A Levels are well established UK academic qualifications and we have, year on year, exceeded the UK national average for our A Level pass rate. less

Greenbank College

Greenbank College

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England, L17 1AG

Greenbank College offers supportive, inclusive learning opportunities for young people and adults in the Liverpool City Region. - Study Programmes for young people from Foundation level up to Level 3 - Work-related courses for adults - English and maths courses less

Lancashire College Of Further Education

Lancashire College Of Further Education

Blackburn, Lancashire, North West England, BB1 3BL

We specialise in providing Security Operatives & Security Service Training, including Door Supervision, Security Officers, Retail Guards, and Close protection, Key Holding & Alarm Response, and Car Park Security Management Training. Lancashire College of Further Education can offer BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver (QCF). less

Peterborough Regional College

Peterborough Regional College

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East England, PE1 4DZ

Each year, the lives of thousands of adults and young people are improved through their learning experiences at Peterborough College and University Centre Peterborough. As one of Peterborough's largest services to its community, young people, adult learners and employers alike gain and profit from the knowledge, skills and qualifications that we imbed in them. 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