Queen Mary, University of London

Queen Mary's roots lie in four historic colleges: Queen Mary College, Westfield College, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College and the London Hospital Medical College.
The college was first established in 1887 and was admitted to the University of London in 1915.
Queen Mary merged with the medical schools of St Bartholomew's and the Royal London hospitals in 1995. Queen Mary University of London is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities, recognition of its excellence in research and teaching. The Group, which includes other top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and UCL, attracts some of the brightest students from all over the world and almost two-thirds of research funding in the UK. Graduates from Russell Group universities are especially valued by employers, giving them a head start when they apply for jobs.

Location and Transport

Queen Mary is inner London’s only campus based university. The main campus at Mile End is also the largest self-contained university campus in London. The best of both worlds: a quiet campus set along the Regent’s Canal and only 15 minutes by underground from Oxford Street, central London. We are also in the heart of London’s East End, one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of the city, with Spitalfields, Brick Lane and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park all on our doorstep.
Queen Mary is made up of five campuses across central and east London: Charterhouse Square, Lincoln's Inn Fields, West Smithfield, Whitechapel and Mile End. All our campuses are well connected to a range of public transport, including the London Underground system, with central London just minutes away.

Entry Standards

Courses require between 300 and 380 entry points.
Entry to Medicine and Dentistry, Law and English courses are particularly competitive.
For more detailed information on entry standards, visit the website.
We welcome students and staff from more than 150 countries who play a vital part in the life of the university.
A-Level and GCSE Requirements

AS/A level

Currently only applicants to our School of Medicine and Dentistry are required to achieve a minimum B grade in an AS-level in addition to three A-levels. From 2017 entry we expect to require three A-level passes with a minimum A grade including either Biology or Chemistry and a further Science A-level from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. We will not require an additional pass in an AS level. For admission to all other courses we will require three A-level passes and may specify minimum grades in specific subjects.

GCSE

From 2017 entry we expect to require a minimum achievement of grade 8 in three GCSEs and grade 7 in a further three GCSEs, including Biology and Chemistry or Double Science, Maths and English from applicants to our School of Medicine and Dentistry. While GCSE performance is routinely considered in a holistic assessment of applications to all other courses, we do not currently specify achievement of a minimum number of passes at specific grades in GCSE qualifications, beyond minimum requirements in English and Mathematics, normally at current grade B or C. We expect to map these grades to the new grading scheme, treating grade C as equivalent to the new grade 4 or 5. We will publish specific GCSE requirements in our undergraduate prospectus for 2017 entry in March 2016.

Course Flexibility

A course unit scheme is in operation, through which students can pick additional units, including modules in languages.
Transfer between courses is considered according to merit.
Many of our programmes offer students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or a year at one of our partner universities in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore or the USA.
Some of our academic Schools also offer the option to spend a year in industry to gain valuable experience of work. We also offer foundation programmes, integrated masters degrees, and intercalated degrees for those looking for more flexible courses to fit their requirements.

Teaching Standards

Queen Mary takes its teaching very seriously; small seminar groups give students regular and close contact with academics and teaching staff.
In 2012, Dr Peter Howarth from Queen Mary’s School of English and Drama won the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship. QM is one of only two institutions in the country whose staff have been awarded Fellowships every year since 2006. Dr Howarth’s appointment brings the total number of Queen Mary National Teaching Fellows to nine.
• Previous winners include academics from the Schools of English, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
Student satisfaction with the quality of the teaching they receive at Queen Mary remains consistently high. In the most recent National Student Survey (NSS 2014), our students praised staff for explaining their subject well (90 per cent), for their enthusiasm (86 per cent) and for making their course intellectually stimulating (87 per cent).

Research Standards

The results of the most recent national assessment of research – the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) – have confirmed our place in the very top group of research-led universities in the UK. Overall we were ranked 9th among multi-faculty universities in the UK.
Queen Mary has also excelled in several subject groups, being in the top five in many, including:

Linguistics (ranked 1st)
Music, drama, dance and performing arts (ranked 1st for Drama)
Dentistry (ranked 3rd)
English Language and Literature (ranked 5th)
Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care (ranked 5th)
Academic Strengths

The Medical School includes specialist centres researching cancer, cardiology, clinical pharmacology, inflammation, infectious diseases, stem cells, dermatology, diabetes, neuroscience, surgery and dentistry.
The School of Law’s Legal Advice Centre won the prestigious Attorney General’s Pro Bono Award.
We offer more than 200 degree programmes across our three Faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences; Medicine and Dentistry; and Science and Engineering.
The School of Dentistry moved into brand new state-of-the-art premises at The Royal London Dental Hospital in spring 2014. The new Dental School and Hospital houses the most modern and technologically advanced equipment in the UK, following more than a decade of planning and work.
Queen Mary has been awarded the maximum allocation of £5million of new funding by the government in order to create new laboratories and expand teaching facilities for science and engineering on our Mile End campus.

Student Facilities

Around 1,600 student workstations are available across campus.
Approximately 97% of student rooms have internet access.
Our main library is at Mile End. The medical libraries are at Whitechapel, West Smithfield and the Wolfson.
Queen Mary students can also access the University of London libraries at Senate House.
All QMUL students can access free WiFi on our campuses and other member universities via the eduroam network.

City University London

City University London was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and was awarded University status in 1966. The University’s motto is "to serve mankind". It is committed to academic excellence, focused on business and the professions and located in the heart of London.
City University London has strong links with the City of London and its Chancellor is the Lord Mayor of London. City’s vision for 2016 is to be a leading global university ranked within the top two per cent of universities in the world. To support the achievement of its vision, the University will implement its Strategic Plan including investing up to £200M in research-excellent academic staff, information systems infrastructure and its estate.

Location and Transport

The University’s main campus and the location of its historic College Building is Northampton Square in Islington. The University has several other academic sites within central London. Cass Business School is located in Bunhill Row, the City Law School at Gray’s Inn and the Fight for Sight Optometry Clinic is in Old Street.
City University London is located in the heart of London, close to the capital's leading financial, legal, media and medical institutions
City University London is close to Liverpool Street, King’s Cross, St Pancras and London Bridge mainline stations.  Its principal sites are within walking distance of Farringdon, Barbican, Angel, Old Street and Moorgate underground stations, all within Zone One.

Entry Standards

Entry requirements vary from course to course. Further information is available on the City University website or from admissions staff in each School.

Teaching Standards

The University’s courses are designed to ensure that students achieve high academic standards while developing an understanding of the business and professional world. Students learn how they can apply their knowledge, entrepreneurial ideas and talents in their future careers.
City’s academic range is broadly-based with world leading strengths in business; law; health sciences; engineering; mathematical sciences; informatics; social sciences; and the arts including journalism and music.
Many of City’s courses are accredited by professional bodies and students benefit from City’s central London location and the University’s extensive network of links with major London employers.
The University has received six awards under the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme in recognition of its excellent work in technology-enhanced learning and educational development.
The 2012 Institutional Review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education found that the University has clear strategies in place to ensure that staff and others involved in the delivery of teaching are appropriately qualified, and for the continuous development of its staffing base. Students indicated high levels of satisfaction with teaching and learning and acknowledged ongoing improvements.

Research Standards

The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 were published on 18th December 2014. The REF 2014 is an exercise to assess research quality at all UK higher education research institutions.
City experienced a marked increase in the REF 2014 performance with 75% of the submitted research rated at 4* or 3*, compared to 51% in the last RAE (2008).
For REF 2014, City submitted 1,592 academic outputs (such as journal articles) and 49 impact case studies from 378 staff (FTE) in 12 UoAs. This represented 53% of our eligible academic staff compared to 49% in RAE 2008. As a result, while 25% of our eligible academic staff were assessed as producing 4* and 3* research in RAE 2008, this has increased significantly to 40% in REF2014.

Academic Strengths

City University London has a strong focus on postgraduate education with over a third of its students undertaking postgraduate taught or research degrees.
Cass Business School is the business school for the City of London and attracts students from all over the world. It is among the global elite of business schools with accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
The City Law School is one of London's major law schools and offers a range of academic and professional courses. Located in the heart of 'legal London', it was the first law school in London to educate students and practitioners at all stages of legal education.
The School of Health Sciences is dedicated to education and research in the health professions. Educating future leaders and lifelong learning are fundamental to its ethos.
The School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences offers a comprehensive range of courses informed by research and reflecting the changing needs of industry, with which it maintains strong links.
The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers an academically challenging environment with extensive links with those working in the arts, media and cultural sectors in the UK and overseas. Courses include economics, international politics, psychology and sociology, journalism, music, media, creative writing, languages and cultural enterprise.

University of Roehampton

 University of Roehampton has a proud and extensive history in higher education stretching back 175 years through our four Colleges. Our ethos derives from this rich collegiate history, built on community, engagement and partnership. Our Colleges were also among the first colleges of higher education in the country to admit women. Our rich collegiate history provides the foundations of our ethos today, which is built on community and partnership. We pride ourselves on the guarantee we make to all of our students: high levels of contact time with excellent teachers and researchers working at the cutting edge of their subject areas.

Location and Transport

The University of Roehampton has the most beautiful campus in London. Our campus provides a close-knit community feel. We have modern, cutting edge facilities and a vibrant social scene. Best of all, our green, parkland campus is in the heart of south-west London, within easy reach of Putney and Hammersmith. It's offers the best of both worlds. Studying at a campus university provides a sense of community for our students, who also become a member of one of our four Colleges, through which we provide extensive advice and support and a wide range of social activities.

Course Flexibility

The University is committed to providing our students with the option to pursue study abroad, and has a growing community of overseas students on study abroad programmes on our campus.
We offer all of our students course flexibility, offering innovative programmes of study, enabling students to pursue particular areas of interest.

Teaching Standards

Our academic teaching staff work are at the cutting edge of their subjects, which means their teaching is based on the very latest knowledge. Unlike many other universities, all of our students are taught by leading professors from their first year of study. Our size means that you'll get to know your lecturers and fellow students, giving you a more personal learning experience.
The University of Roehampton achieved 86% for overall student satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey, with 87% of our students satisfied with their teaching. Our employment rates afterwards are testament to the quality of education we provide: the most recent DLHE survey of the employment of our graduates showed 92% in work or further study within six months of gaining their degrees.

Research Standards

Roehampton has an excellent research profile: we are the most research-intensive modern university in the country.  We have some of the most highly regarded academic departments in the UK, with two-thirds of our research judged either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework survey of research quality.  Our students, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level, benefit from studying with top professors from their first year of study.

Academic Strengths

Today the University has a broad range of expertise across the arts and humanities, business, social sciences and the human and life sciences, at the same time as maintaining its historic strength in education. 94% of our research in Dance was rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent', making it the best Dance department in the UK. We are the third best University in London for the quality of our research in Education, and the 4th best in London for English.
Our teaching across our ten academic departments is excellent: in the 2014 National Student Survey, 87% of our students expressed satisfaction with our teaching.

Student Facilities

We offer excellent teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art lecture theatres, modern sport and science laboratories, dance studios, drama performance spaces and film and media facilities. Our Library is open 24 hours a day during peak times in the academic year, and at least until midnight all year round. There is access to computer suites 24 hours a day throughout the year.
We have commenced ambitious plan to enhance our campus, which is already the best and most beautiful in London. This will allow us to continue to offer our students the best of both worlds: a stunning parkland campus, with modern facilities, in the heart of south-west London.

Swansea University

University Founded in 1920. In 1948 it became the first campus university in UK.
Motto “Skill is bereft without culture” points to long history of entwining science with the humanities, academia with industry. In 1921 Professor Mary Williams was the first woman in the UK to be appointed to a university chair. Kingsley Amis wrote Lucky Jim while lecturing in Swansea in 1954. In 1967 Professor Olak Zienkiewicz revolutionised engineering with his paper The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics.

Location and Transport

Two coastal campuses three hours from London direct by rail and just off the M4.
46-acre Singleton Park campus, in parkland two miles from city centre, houses the colleges of Arts and Humanities, Human and Health Sciences, Medicine, Science and Law.
65-acre beachfront science and innovation Bay Campus, opening September 2015, is three miles from the centre. Home to the College of Engineering and School of Management.
In UK Top 10 for quality of life (Lloyds TSB University Survey, 2014). First Class Award in People and Planet's Green League 2014. Nearby Gower peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Brecon Beacons has international dark sky reserve status.

Entry Standards

Average entry requirement BBB–AAB or equivalent.
Integrated foundation programmes in Sciences and Engineering have lower requirements.

Course Flexibility

Wide range of joint honours.
Department of Adult Continuing Education offers part-time degrees with online modules.
All students offered the chance to study abroad for a year. Example degree courses include BSc Geography with European Studies and BSc Physics with a Year Abroad.
On many degree programmes students are sent to Europe on work placements through the Erasmus scheme or to the USA on internships.
The College of Science offers an Integrated Foundation Year for applicants without the necessary entry requirements to start a three-year degree course.

Teaching Standards

Top 5-star rating for Teaching/ World Top 200 (QS global university ratings system).
89% of students satisfied with overall student and teaching experience (National Student Survey, 2014).
First for student satisfaction in Human and Social Geography, Physical Geography and Environmental Science, Historical and Philosophical Studies and Social Work (NSS, 2014).
In the UK’s top 10 for student satisfaction in Computer Science, Mathematics and Zoology (NSS, 2014).

Research Standards

Ranked 26th in the UK for research excellence in REF 2014 which looked at the work of nearly 400 staff across 18 subject areas.
A third of research now classed as world-leading, 90 per cent as internationally excellent across all disciplines. Ranked 22nd in the UK for delivering research that has genuine impact on global issues.
Athena SWAN Bronze award for advancing women’s careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine. Research income in 2013–14 exceeded £55 million.

Academic Strengths

Knowledge economy clusters in Advanced Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Medical Engineering and Bioscience.
One of the first universities to issue an electronic Higher Education Achievement Report to students.
All students are given an internally recognised Diploma Supplement and academic transcript.
In Medicine, Law, and Health and Human Sciences, teaching staff are active practitioners. Some courses lead to professional accreditation, for example Engineering, Law and Psychology.
Commended by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education for enhancing student learning opportunities.

Student Facilities

Top 5 star rating for Facilities and Engagement in QS Stars global university ratings system.
Nine out of 10 for supporting gay students in Stonewall’s Gay By Degree 2015 guide.
Services include Money Advice and Support Office, Student Counselling, Health Centre, Dentist, Chaplains and Mosque, Academic Success Programme, Specialist Tuition and Residential Services.
Taliesin Arts Centre on Singleton Park campus, Great Hall on Bay Campus.

University of Sussex

 University was the first of the new wave of universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in August 1961. The University celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011–12.
Over the past 50 years, the University has built a strong reputation for research excellence, internationalism and interdisciplinarity. In 1993, the buildings that make up the core of Sir Basil Spence's original design were given listed building status.

Location and Transport

Set in the rolling countryside of the Sussex Downs, the campus is surrounded by the South Downs National Park and is only minutes from Brighton & Hove, one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the UK. Frequent bus services run between campus and Brighton. The train journey to Brighton from nearby Falmer station is eight minutes. Brighton is within easy reach of London and major international airports (Gatwick and Heathrow).

Entry Standards

Standard A level offers are between AAA and BBB, depending on degree programme.
The University has a tradition of welcoming mature students, and takes a flexible approach when extending offers to such students.

Sussex degrees are designed flexibly so that students can explore subjects in ways that interest them.
Students on most single honours courses choose several modules from outside their discipline. Joint degrees allow different combinations.
Most courses offer study-abroad opportunities, and about one in five first degree students spend a term/year abroad.

Teaching Standards

Staff have received several National Teaching Fellowship Scheme awards.
In the 2014 National Student Survey, 88 per cent of Sussex students were satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching on their course.
Innovative structure to our academic year – two 12-week teaching periods – which has improved how students learn and are assessed on their studies.
Academic year structure has enabled students to engage with their subjects in more depth and to consolidate what they learn through the mid-year assessment.
Research Standards

In the 2014 REF, 100% of departments at Sussex have world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised research.
Sussex had particular REF successes in Psychology (10th overall), Biological Sciences (10th overall and 4th by % of 4*), International Relations (12th overall), Anthropology (10th overall), Area Studies (Politics), English (9th overall), History (1st for outputs), and Media & Film (15th overall).
The University of Sussex carries out world-leading research that has a positive impact on people’s lives. In REF 2014, almost all (84%) of our research impact in Psychology was rated as 4* (“outstanding reach and significance”), while Sussex Geography had the most 4* rated impact of any Geography submission across the UK.
Particular examples of the impact of Sussex research include changing national policy on how the state supports industrial innovation; delivering treatments for the tropical disease Podoconiosis; transforming contemporary British and international poetry; and creating an improved ethical framework for human tissue donation.

Academic Strengths

Our distinguished faculty includes one Queen's Award, 14 Fellows of the Royal Society, 12 Fellows of the British Academy, 9 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences and 15 Academicians of the Social Sciences.
Three Nobel Prizes and one Crafoord Prize have been awarded for research conducted at Sussex.
As part of our £50m fundraising campaign 'Making the Future' we have announced funding for major research centres at Sussex e.g. Andrew and Virginia Rudd Centre for Adoption Research and Practice; Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science; Sussex Centre for Middle East Studies; and Sussex Centre for the Study of Corruption.
Student Facilities

The Library – which is open 24 hours a day during term time – contains more than 700,000 volumes and has electronic access to more than 35,000 journals and 50,000 e-books.
The Library's Special Collections are housed at The Keep, a state-of-the art new historical resource centre a short walk from campus.
The collections include original manuscripts and first editions by Virginia Woolf, Jane Austen and Rudyard Kipling, and the Mass Observation Archive, a unique social history resource.
The Careers and Employability Centre is located in the Library to help you build your career, develop the employability skills employers look for, get relevant work experience, internships, placements and it advertises over 4500 vacancies each year.
We have invested an additional £1.5m in IT developments – including WiFi provision in all our student residences and double the number of available PCs on campus.
IT Services provide over 1000 PCs on campus, many with 24-hour access. Campus is WiFi connected, with free email, file store and internet access.
The Student Life Centre is a 'one-stop shop', giving students help with academic issues, funding advice and personal problems.

Students' Union

The Union runs two lively bars, providing food and entertainments, as well as two shops. It also supports more than 180 student societies, and 30 clubs and sports teams.
The Union's advice centre provides support for students on a range of issues.

Sport

Excellent Sport and Fitness Facilities including: pitches for outdoor team sports, tennis, two indoor sports halls, squash courts, dance studio and fitness rooms including strength and conditioning and functional fitness rigs.
A large programme of over 50 classes a week in activities such as yoga, trapeze, pilates, sports conditioning, boxercise, Zumba, and many more.
Sports bursaries offered annually to Sussex sports men and women who are of an international, national or senior county standard.
National success in Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Fencing and Women’s Rugby.
Consistent Top 50 Ranking in the BUCS National Rankings.
A popular social sport programme called Active US offering on and off campus activities such as swimming and bouldering.
Recent/Prospective New Builds

A major new teaching and research centre for the arts – the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts – is set to open in summer 2015, providing a research and teaching base to support creative arts including film, media and drama. Named after Sussex's former Chancellor, Lord Attenborough.
Development of a new biomedical sciences building – which will complement our world-leading Genome Research Centre.
We expect to begin a major housing development as our old East Slope accommodation (600 beds) starts to be replaced with further new high quality housing, to accommodate the growing campus population.
Recent refurbishment of a major social sciences building on campus, dedicated for our School of Law, Politics and Sociology.
Dedicated student social space has been created in each of our Schools – providing a physical hub for our staff and students to engage academically and socially.

Availability of Part-Time Work

The Careers and Employability Centre advertises part-time, finalist and graduation vacancies.
The Centre offers a comprehensive programme of employability events includes our flagship careers fair, skill development, career exploration, job-search workships, employer and alumni events and entrepreneurship.
The Centre promotes over 800 temporary and part-time jobs each year, 1000 paid internships, vacation and work experience opportunities and 1600 placements out of the 5000 plus jobs are advertised annually. All opportunities that are advertised are at the national minimum wage and employers are encouraged to set pay at the national living wage.
The Centre is also available for use by Sussex graduates up to three years after graduating.
Careers Guidance

The team of friendly careers advisers are available for individual consultations to help students to explore career options, find relevant work experience, apply for jobs or courses and learn how to turn higher education experience to career advantage by completing a set of challenges through the Sussex Plus Employability Award.
The award prepares students for making career choices, teaches them how to showcase skills and interact with potential recruiters.

Heart of Worcestershire College

Heart of Worcestershire College came into being in August 2014, after the merge of Worcester College of Technology and North East Worcestershire College.
Campuses in Bromsgrove, Malvern, Redditch and Worcestershire.
A free bus service is provided between Redditch, Bromsgrove and South Birmingham.
There is a local bus service in Worcester.

Entry Standards

All applications for full-time foundation degrees or honours degrees must be made through UCAS.
Applications for part-time courses should be made direct to the college.
Entry requirements are specific to individual courses.
A typical requirement for foundation entry is 120 UCAS tariff points from one A level or an equivalent.

Course Flexibility

HNCs and HNDs, foundation degrees and BA (Hons) top-ups, access courses, professional qualifications, and higher apprenticeships.

Teaching Standards

The college has partnerships with Staffordshire, Warwick, Worcester, Coventry, South Wales, Gloucestershire, and Wolverhampton universities.
Many courses are accredited by professional bodies.
Student Facilities

All campuses have cafes and food facilities. The college is equipped with beauty salons, art and design studios, engineering workshops, performing arts studios, a theatre and a nursery.

Disability Services

Individual learning support helps students to identify their preferred learning style, develop appropriate coping strategies, use specialist software effectively, and access additional study aids and specialist assessment.
On enrolment, students with learning difficulties or disabilities will be assigned their own personal learning coach who will get to know them and the way they work.

Students' Union

Upon enrolment all students automatically become members of the Students’ Union free of charge. As well as the representation, being a member of the union entitles students to purchase an NUS Extra Discount card.
The Students' Union helps run national and local campaigns on issues ranging from higher education funding to global warming. It is is also responsible for organising a variety of social events and trips throughout the year.

Sport

Sports and activities on offer include archery, rugby, football, basketball, badminton, tennis, rock climbing, rounders and fitness classes.

Careers Guidance

Free impartial careers advice, confidential interviews, support in identifying and making realistic decisions to fit education and training around family and other commitments, help writing CVs and completing job application forms, mock interviews, advice regarding voluntary work and improving employability skills.
Specific groups of vulnerable students (such as those with autism) have access to targeted support to aid progression.

Hartpury College

Hartpury College was established in 1947 as an agricultural education centre.
Rapid expansion during the early 1990s saw the first higher education programme in Equine Studies introduced in 1992, followed by the first degree programme in Equine Science in 1994.
The college became an Associate Faculty of the University of the West of England (UWE) in 1997.
Location and Transport

Hartpury college campus is based in the village of Hartpury in the hills of the Cotswold countryside, 10 minutes from the city of Gloucester and 25 minutes from the spa town of Cheltenham.
There is a regular mini bus service between Hartpury and the college campus.
Frequent bus links provide connections to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding area.
The nearest railway station is in Gloucester, just 4 miles away, which has connections to Bristol, Birmingham and many other major cities in the UK.
Entry Standards

All applications for full-time programmes are made through UCAS. Entry requirements are specific to each course. See the college website for more details.
Part-time applications should be made directly to the college.
Student Mix

Approximately 3,300 students with some 120 from over 33 countries; 450 staff.
More than 1,300 higher education students.

Course Flexibility

Hartpury College offers courses from A-levels to diplomas covering agriculture and land management, equine studies, animal care/management, sport, outdoor adventure and public services.
Within higher education, UWE Hartpury offers undergraduate and postgraduate study in Agriculture/Land Sciences, Veterinary Nursing (including Equine) Sciences, Sports Coaching, Applied Equine Science and Management and applied Business Management programmes.
A range of shorter courses are offered, ranging from Leadership and Management training to leisure and hobby interests.
Postgraduate programmes include Equine Business Management, Equine Science, Coaching Science and Sports Management.
Find out more about courses at Hartpury College.

Teaching Standards

The college offers higher education courses, foundation degrees, honours degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
All higher education degrees are validated by UWE.

Academic Strengths

Hartpury is home to one of the world’s largest equine education facilities.

Student Facilities

The college covers more than 360 hectares of countryside, encompassing woodland, formal gardens, a lake, a 200-hecatre farm, and world-renowned equine centre.
The college has dedicated areas for higher education students including library, common rooms and the Legends Bar.
Hartpury has extensive equine facilities including eight indoor and outdoor arenas, a purpose built championship indoor arena complex, cross-country courses, Home Farm Stud, stabling for 230 horses (including over 100 boxes), on-site equine therapy centre, rehabilitation centre which includes a water and high-speed treadmill and science laboratories.
Animal and Veterinary Nursing facilities at the college include the Animal Science Centre, a well-stocked animal house, aquariums, vivariums, a hydrotherapy unit, an operating theatre, grooming parlour and an equine veterinary and therapy centre.
Home Farm facilities include a service/repair, welding and projects workshop, Home Farm Shoot, a trout lake, woodland, game rearing unit and a farm information centre.
The new Malcolm Wharton Centre is a classroom, office and learning resources centre block for agriculture, countryside (game), farm mechanisation and land-based technology students based at the Home Farm.
Students' Union

The Students’ Union offers students the chance to get involved in a wide range of activities and events.
Joining the Student Committee gives students the opportunity to become more involved in campus life and help organise events and activities on campus.
Popular clubs include Young Farmers, Outdoor Pursuits, Skiing and Snowboarding, and the Equestrian Club.
All students can join the UWE Students’ Union which allows access to all facilities and services at the Bristol campus.

Sport

The college has an Olympic-standard equestrian centre with an indoor manège, a Sports Academy Centre, grass football and rugby pitches, human  performance laboratory, sports rehabilitation suite, two sports halls, Astroturf pitches, a nine hole pitch-and-putt golf course a golf driving range, golf swing studio and short game practice areas, an outdoor swimming pool, extensive sports fields, Modern Pentathlon Combined Event range, fitness and power gyms, performance analysis suite, and squash and tennis courts.
Hartpury operates a large sports programme at both university and U18 level. There are academies in rugby union, football, netball, golf, modern pentathlon and rowing.

Careers Guidance

Students at Hartpury College have an employability rate of 96.1%.
Students can accessr advice on future careers, writing a CV, job applications and looking for apprenticeships.
Higher education students can also contact UWE careers advisors.

Notable Alumni

Charlotte Dujardin OBE – elite dressage rider.
Rugby union players: Alex Cuthbert,  Dan Tuohy, Jason Woodward, Henry Trinder, Dave Lewis, Andries Pretorius, Matt Evans, Callum Black, Jack Forster, Royce Cadman, Tom Savage.
Footballers: Shane Duff, Lee Molyneaux, Matt Smith.

University Centre Grimsby

Institute was founded in 1944 as the Grimsby Technical College.
In 1966, it became Grimsby College of Technology, and was heavily involved in training for food science careers, and later opened a department of Science and Food Technology.
It became the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education in 2004.
In 2011, the institute opened a dedicated University Centre at its Nuns Corner campus and created a separate Higher Education brand: the University Centre Grimsby.

Location and Transport

Grimsby is a town on the northeast coast of England, in north east Lincolnshire.
UCG's main campus is located at Nun’s Corner, Grimsby, about 30 miles from Hull.
There are 12 satellite sites with separate faculties: the other two principal sites are the East Coast School of Art and Design, situated at Westward Ho in Grimsby, home to art and music learners; and the Nunsthorpe Community Campus, home to horticulture, animal care and some construction.
There is a free bus service five days a week between the different centres.
Grimsby Town railway station, in the town centre, has many connections to the rest of the UK. Trains to London take approximately 3 hours.
National Express coaches run to all major destinations from Grimsby bus station, just off Victoria Street West.
The closest major airport is Humberside Airport, about 13 miles away from the city centre. Another major airport is Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster, 39 miles from Grimsby.
Entry Standards

All applications for full-time undergraduate level study should be made through UCAS.
Higher education courses generally require 120–200 UCAS points.
Student Mix

Over 22,500 students and more than 1,350 members of staff.
Approximately 1,760 students in higher education.
65.9% female students and 34.1% male students.
Teaching Standards

The institute has five Learning and Skills Council Centres of Vocational Excellence.
Over 100 higher education programmes are offered through partnerships with universities including Hull and Teesside.
Student Facilities

The Nuns Corner Library has separate reading rooms containing text and reference books. There are also group study rooms which can be booked by students for group work and presentation practice.
Nuns Corner campus has its own travel agency, nursery, bars, cafes, shops and fine dining restaurant.
The institute has a dedicated HE learning centre, research facilities, clinical skills rooms, laboratories for science and sports physiology, computer suites and specialist studios for TV and radio broadcast.
The i-Bar is a popular social centre for entertainment on campus, with regular comedy and dance nights.

Students' Union

There is a newly formed Students’ Union with regular activities taking place on and off campus.

Sport

There are a number of clubs and activities available for students, including men’s and women’s football, men’s rugby, netball and basketball.
The institute has just opened a £6-million sports facility, which includes a gymnasium, fitness suite, six court sports hall, dance studio, physiotherapy room and classroom.
The Lincolnshire coast is close by, attracting windsurfers, jet skiers and kite surfers.

Recent/Prospective New Builds

The £16-million University Centre was opened in 2011.
The Grimsby School of Art was unveiled in 2014.
Careers Guidance

The careers advisors are professionally qualified and equipped to give you help and guidance.
They provide information on choosing the right job, additional education and volunteering,

Farnborough College of Technology

The college first opened to students in 1957 as the Farnborough Technical College. In 1960 it  merged with the RAE Technical School. By the beginning of the 1980s there were over 6,500 students.
Since then the college has expanded with an additional site in Aldershot and new buildings and facilities on both campuses.
Location and Transport

The main campus is in central Farnborough, with a second campus in Aldershot.
There are local bus and coach services and mainline rail links, with London just 1.5 hours from Farnborough by train.
Entry Standards

All applications for full-time courses must be made through UCAS.
Applications for part-time programmes and post-graduate courses should be made through the college website.
Entry requirements are specific to individual courses.
A typical requirement for foundation entry is 120 UCAS tariff points from one A level or an equivalent.
Course Flexibility

HNCs, HNDs, foundation and honour degrees, postgraduate study, both full- and part-time.
Degrees are awarded by the University of Surrey.

Student Facilities

The campus houses a learning resource centre with open access PCs, books, journals, audio-visual materials, electronic information services, a quiet research area, nursery, fitness suite, beauty salon, floristry design studio, refectory and a quiet, multi-faith prayer area.

Disability Services

Support is tailored to individual needs, with specialised equipment available.
When you apply to the college, the department looking after your course will co-ordinate any support required.
Telephone 01252 407040 for information.

Students can choose from a variety of sports and fitness activities including badminton, basketball, football (5-a-side), gym, self-defence, swimming, taekwondo and cheer leading.
Students may take part in off-site activities, visits to places of interest, enter national competitions in their chosen vocational area, play sport or attend lectures given by interesting visiting speakers who are experts in their field.
The college runs various fundraising activities and cross college events throughout the year.
Careers Guidance

An on-site careers adviser is available two days a week for careers information, advice and guidance. Appointments can be booked and drop-in sessions are available.

Leicester College

Leicester College was formed from the merger of Charles Keene College and Southfields College in July 1999, and has since expanded to 3 main campuses and more than 80 community venues.
Location and Transport

Three main campuses in Leicester: Abbey Park, Freemen’s Park, and St Margaret’s.
There is also a specialist Technology and Engineering Centre, and around 80 community learning centres.
Leicester has excellent transport links, with easy access to the rest of the UK.
There is a good, cheap local bus service and travel cards are available.
Leicester has miles of cycleways.
Entry Standards

All applications for full-time foundation and honours degrees must be made through UCAS.
Applications for part-time programmes should be made direct to the college.
Entry requirements are specific to individual courses.
Student Mix

More than 27,400 students in total.
829 students studied university-level courses in 2013.
7.6% of students are from outside the EU.
Course Flexibility

HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees and professional programmes, offered via both part-time and full-time study.
Leicester College is a partner college of De Montfort University, which awards the degree qualifications.
Student Facilities

Abbey Park’s campus facilities include a two-storey, 140-seat drama studio with fully equipped light and sound box, sprung-floor dance studio, music studios and rehearsal rooms, a fully equipped mock office environment, nursery, mock dental surgery, and chemistry, biology, physics and language laboratories.
Freemen’s Park campus industry-standard facilities include a construction hub with kitchens, bathrooms, workshops for wood, metal and brickwork, an industry-standard kitchen and restaurant, a food manufacturing innovation suite.
St Margaret’s campus has its own industry-standard print press hall, finishing and digital print facilities, classrooms, ceramic production areas, multimedia facilities with Apple Mac and media production suites, a photographic studio with both traditional and digital photographic production facilities including darkrooms.
In addition there is a college theatre, a hairdressing and beauty salon, floristry shop, a fitness gym with aerobic and resistance machines, sports hall, a specialist technology and engineering centre.
Each campus has a fully equipped and stocked library with staff to help guide students. There are books, magazines and journals, computers (with internet access) for study-related use, a large number of videos, DVDs and CD ROMs, 24/7 web-based access to a range of resources through the college’s virtual learning environment, areas for group and individual study, photocopiers and scanners, and careers information.
Disability Services

A support team assists students with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Assistance can include an inclusion worker for personal care, behaviour or learning support, specialist equipment, note-taking or communication support, help with transport, help with moving around college, or help with accessing the curriculum or information.
For further information, please telephone 0116 224 2053.
Students' Union

The Student Union is run by a student executive committee and acts as a voice for all students to ensure that their views are heard by college management.
There are 23 posts which include the President, Women’s Officer, Welfare Officer, International Students’ Officer and Campaigns Officer; all have specific roles and responsibilities.
The SU is also involved in campaigns, trips and sports activities for students.
Sport

Leicester College learners can use the Legacy gym for an annual membership fee of just £10.
The sports hall at Freemen’s Park hosts a wide variety of sports.
Recent/Prospective New Builds

In 2009 Leicester College completed a £48-million accommodation project, resulting in the brand new Abbey Park Campus, plus extensive refurbishment to both Freemen’s Park and St Margaret’s Campuses.
Availability of Part-Time Work

Leicester College Careers Advisers help with all areas of job search for part-time work, including help with CVs, application forms and interview techniques.
Part-time jobs are advertised at all campuses.
Weekly job clubs are held at Abbey Park Campus and at the Bede Island. These job clubs are set in a confidential environment, where learners have access to resources and support from qualified careers staff.

Hull College

Hull College began delivering further education in 1952, and training workshops began in 1956.
Location and Transport

The college has four major campuses: Queen’s Gardens (the main campus), Park Street, Cannon Street, and the Kingston Communications Stadium.
It also has campuses in Goole, Harrogate, as well as a further 30 locations around Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Buses are available from Paragon Interchange to the various campuses throughout the day, and there is easy access to rail, coach and local bus services.
Humberside International Airport is just a 30 minute drive from Hull.
National Express coach station is located next to the railway station and provides cheap and easy access to most major cities in the UK.
Entry Standards

All applications for full-time courses should be made through UCAS.
Applications for part-time courses should be made directly to Hull College.
Entry requirements are specific to individual courses. See the college website for more details.
Student Mix

The college has approximately 28,000 students.
Some 2,500 study undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
Course Flexibility

Higher education in the college is split into two faculties.
The Faculty of Arts comprises the historic School of Art and Design, and the Hull School of Performance Arts.
The Faculty of Business and Science, which is further divided into: School of Leadership and Management; School  of Green Skills, Renewable Energies and Digital; School of Applied Social Science; and Sport.
Teaching Standards

Degree programmes are validated by Leeds Beckett University, the University of Huddersfield, and the University of Lincoln.
Specialist areas include digital and renewables, both based in the Centre for Digital and Green Energy Skills.
Course curriculums are designed in partnership with local employers.
Student Facilities

The college has hair and beauty salons, a childcare Centre, a fully-licensed silver service restaurant, and a common room with a pool table and snack machine.
Study spaces, free wi-fi and other electronic resources.

Students' Union

Hull College has an active Students’ Union which hosts the annual Fresher’s fair.
Social events are organised throughout the year, giving students the opportunity to participate in many activities, sporting events and external visits.
Students can make their voice heard through the Students’ Union, locally and nationally, on issues that concern them.
Sport

Scholars Gym and Studio is fitted with cardiovascular and resistance equipment, and offers fitness and exercise classes.
Careers Guidance

Hull College offers careers support to its graduates, regardless of how long ago they graduated.
Advice and guidance is given on re-training and changing jobs, redundancy, taking a career break or returning to work.

Cornwall College

Cornwall College was originally established in 1929. In 2001 it merged with St Austell and Saltash colleges.
The college offers a wide range of courses from entry-level through to masters degrees including vocational qualifications, A-levels, apprenticeships, access to higher education diplomas and foundation degrees.

Location and Transport

You can study a degree at many of our campuses including Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell, Cornwall College Newquay, Falmouth Marine School, Duchy College Rosewarne and Duchy College Stoke Climsland.
Our website provides details to each of their locations and all of them have good transport links.
Entry Standards

Our entry requirements differ according to the course, with most starting at 120 UCAS points going up to 240.
Course Flexibility

Our degree courses are designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals to ensure that you graduate with the skills and experience that you will need to succeed in the workplace.
Here at Cornwall College you will benefit from:

A full and diverse range of degree courses.
A stimulating mix of lectures, practical sessions and fieldwork.
Bursaries and scholarships.
Motivated and academically qualified staff with experience in their field.
Excellent links with local industry with great work placements and employment opportunities.

Teaching Standards

We are pleased to note the excellent outcome to the 2012 Institutional Review of the College by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
The review covers all of our educational provision – Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research. The outcome is very important in terms of confirming the quality and standards of our teaching and learning activities. It also provides a valuable opportunity for us to gain insights and feedback from the independent QAA team.
Cornwall College has also received a positive report from the Quality Assurance Agency Integrated Quality Enhancement Review (IQER) Summative Review, which shows that the college meets or exceeds standards in all the areas inspected.

Academic Strengths

Our courses are designed with employers to ensure you graduate with the skills and experience that they look for in their employees, so graduate with Cornwall College and hit the workplace running.
Lecturers at Cornwall College are industry professionals, often with years of experience working in the field in which they are now teaching.
The college has 30 years of experience providing degree-level courses. Thousands of students have graduated with Cornwall College and gone on to lead successful careers in a wide range of industries.
Our degree courses are awarded by Plymouth University which means you are able to achieve a well-recognised and high-quality degree.

University of Kent

Work commenced in 2013 on a 4000m2 extension to the Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus as the flagship project of the University’s 50thanniversary celebrations
Specialist postgraduate programmes in Rome launched in 2013
A new college, Turing College, established at the Canterbury campus and new student residences opened at Liberty Quays in Medway 2013
Significant investment into School of Arts facilities at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Medway saw a number of refurbished buildings; lecture theatres and studio spaces open in 2012
New student accommodation at Liberty Quays in Medway opened in 2009
Postgraduate centre in Paris launched in 2009 for specialist programmes in the Humanities
The University welcomed its first students to the new Medway campus in 2005
Medway School of Pharmacy, a joint venture between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, launched in 2004 at the Medway campus
University of Kent at Brussels, a postgraduate centre for programmes specialising in international studies opened in 1998
Tonbridge Centre specialising in part-time study opened in 1982
Royal Charter granted in 1965; first 500 students enrol at Canterbury campus.
Colyer Fergusson Music Building opened in 2012.
Specialist postgraduate programmes at Athens launched in 2011.
Woolf Postgraduate College opened in 2008.

Location and Transport

Campuses in Canterbury and Medway and specialist postgraduate centres in Brussels, Paris Athens and Rome. The University also has a part-time centre in Tonbridge.
University of Kent is well connected to London (via road or high speed train) and continental Europe (via ferry or Eurostar).
The Canterbury campus is vibrant, friendly and cosmopolitan, 20 minutes walk from Canterbury city centre. The historic Medway campus has a lively atmosphere with award winning buildings, industry-standard facilities and a great community. There is also a shuttle bus provided by the University, which runs at regular intervals between the Canterbury and Medway campuses.
The Canterbury campus is on a direct bus route to the city centre and is close to both Canterbury East and Canterbury West train stations
The Medway campus is close to Chatham train station and regular buses service the campus from the station. Journey time to campus is approximately 15 minutes. Arriva buses also regularly service the campus.
The University of Kent, Brussels is located in a world centre for international affairs, close to a metro station, a train station and regular bus and tram services.
Our centre in Paris is at the Columbia Global Center (previously known as Reid Hall), in the heart of Montparnasse and a five-minute walk from the local metro station.
Kent’s centres in Athens and Rome are close to the main cultural sites and both centres have good bus connections to the surrounding areas.

Entry Standards

Applicants are considered solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, ethnic or national origin, age (subject to the University regulations on minimum age), disability, religion, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
The University aims to give such students equality of opportunity to enter. The University recognises that not all applicants have had an equality of educational opportunity and will consider applicants in the light of the opportunities available to them. The University will admit candidates who have the potential to succeed at degree level.

Course Flexibility

Fully modular degree programmes provide students with the opportunity to study a wide range of options.
Full and part-time study options available.
Many of Kent’s subject areas give students the opportunity to study or work abroad or spend a year in industry.
A vast range of degree combinations are available with joint degrees and major/minor degree subject options.
Foundation degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Top-up honours degrees also available.

Teaching Standards

Kent achieved the third highest score of 91% for overall student satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey (NSS).
All of our academic schools produce world-leading research, meaning our students learn directly from top-rated researchers.
Kent scored 89% for overall teaching satisfaction in the 2014 NSS.
Strong international focus helps students develop a global perspective to their learning.

Research Standards

University of Kent was ranked 17th in the UK for research intensity* in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. (*of 122 universities not including specialist institutions; rankings are taken from the Times Higher Education, Jan 2015.)
97% of Kent’s research is of international quality.
All of our academic schools are engaged in research deemed to be of international excellence and world-leading.

Academic Strengths

Regular access to academic staff, detailed and prompt feedback on work.
Kent has partnerships with a number of prestigious universities around the world offering many opportunities to study and work abroad.
Innovative and nationally recognised ‘Employability Points’ scheme encourages students to develop transferable skills through extra-curricular activities.
Regular talks and workshops in a range of related fields enable students to place their studies in a broader context.
Kent academics are research-active; our students learn from some of the most influential thinkers in their field.

Student Facilities

The Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus has a wealth of resources and services to support study and research across all subject areas. Its extensive print and electronic collections are specifically aimed at supporting the courses and subject areas taught at Kent. The Library is well equipped with hundreds of study spaces and PCs, loan laptops, wireless access and printing and photocopying facilities. There are silent and quiet study zones, a social learning zone with café and IT facilities, and bookable group study or viewing rooms. Students are also able to use the Drill Hall Library at the Medway campus.
The Drill Hall Library on the Medway campus is 184ft long and reportedly the longest library in Europe. It has hundreds of study spaces, zoned to provide silent, quiet and group study facilities plus extensive print and electronic resources. There is also a new library café, with four ‘diner’ style booths that seat between four and six students and are equipped with 40” LCD screens connected to a networked PC. Students are also able to use the Templeman Library at the Canterbury campus.
As well as hundreds of networked PCs across both the Canterbury and Medway campuses, the University also has a mobile webapp, which puts live PC availability, course timetables and other University essentials at our students’ fingertips. We offer free skills training workshops, online tutorials, the chance to earn a recognised IT qualification (ECDL) and many part-time work opportunities to enable students to gain experience, develop skills and enhance their CV.
The Sports Centre on the Canterbury campus has some of the best facilities in the university sector including a new cardio/fitness suite, physiotherapy clinic, three multi-use sports halls, a variety of playing fields, courts for squash, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis and netball, dance studio, 3G football pitch, cricket nets, astro-turf and grass pitches.
Students at the Medway campus have access to a wide range of facilities that are close to the campus including Medway Park. This regional centre of sporting excellence has fantastic facilities including an IAAF standard athletics track, gym and fitness suite, 25m pool, 12 court sports hall and three dance studios. Kent students receive discounted rates and access to free activities.
The Venue nightclub on the Canterbury campus is one of the best student facilities in the country. It has a capacity of 1,200 and is open four nights a week. The club caters for a range of music genres and there’s a full events programme with many guest appearances.
The University runs a free shuttle bus between the Canterbury and Medway campuses during term-time.

The University of York

York was founded in 1963 on principles of advancement for all anchored by the highest standards of academic excellence.
York is one of just a handful of universities less than 60 years old to have advanced so quickly into the World Top 100 league table .
York believes passionately in research-informed teaching and in the application of its research for the benefit of people and society.
York was a pioneer in creating programmes designed to enhance student's graduate employment prospects including offering multiple volunteering, internship and job placement programmes as well as access to alumni professional networks and mentoring opportunities.

Location and Transport

York recently doubled the size of its campus which is located just five minutes drive from the centre of York.
The city of York is regularly ranked one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
York is one of the most accessible cities in the UK - 2 hours from Edinburgh and London; 90 minutes from Manchester; 20 minutes from Leeds and 80 minutes from Newcastle.
Major train station on the East Coast mainline route.
Easy access to Manchester, Leeds, Doncaster, Nottingham and Teeside airports.

Entry Standards

Get information about entry requirements at the University of York online.
A-Level and GCSE Requirements

A/AS level

The University of York has always welcomed breadth in the school curriculum in Years 12 and 13 provided by, for example, additional subjects taken at AS level or independent work such as an Extended Project Qualification.
We recognise that the planned changes to the 16-19 curriculum will mean that, from 2017 entry on, the opportunities open to students to take combinations of A and AS level examinations will vary from school to school and college to college. The University of York will not discriminate for or against students according to the practice in their school or college and we will continue to take into account all information available to us in the UCAS application, including past examination performance and predictions of future success.
Separation of Science practical assessments

The University of York recognises the value of practical work undertaken during the study of science A levels in contributing to students’ understanding of the curriculum and in building skills for the future. When results in academic and practical work are separately reported, we will normally expect to see a Pass grade in the practical element of a science A level. Where a Pass grade is required, this will be explicitly stated as part of the applicant’s offer.

Teaching Standards

York has had consistently high scores for teaching quality in the National Student Survey (NSS).
Nearly 90% of York students praised the quality of teaching on their courses in the 2012 National Student Survey.
Research Standards

 Twelve of 25 departments ranked in the top ten nationally for research impact in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. York has among the highest proportion of research activity of world-leading 4* status of any UK university, and ranks 14th of 155 higher education institutions for its research excellence with eight departments ranking in the top five for their subject.
York was ranked in the top ten for the impact of its research.
The University of York places equal emphasis on research and teaching. Most of the people whose research helped the University to perform so well in the REF also teach. The results confirm that students in every department –­ both undergraduate and postgraduate – are taught and advised by leaders in their discipline.
York attracts significant research funding from a range of international sources including the EU, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Wellcome Trust.
York committed to strengthening our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. York recently launched a new research strategy which showcases seven inter-disciplinary research themes and provides renewed empahsis and support for its research student community through the creation of the York Graduate Research School.
The University of York holds 12 awards from the Athena SWAN Charter in recognition of excellence in science, engineering and technology employment in higher education relating to supporting women in science.
Academic Strengths

York has always concentrated on supporting strong departments with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and a demonstrable interest in supporting inter-disciplinary research.
The University of York has the highest average score for teaching quality in the British university sector. It is also ranked tenth for the impact of its research. In recent years it has also performed strongly in commercialising its intellectual property and was a pioneer in developing the first co-located science park to develop strong engagement with business and industry and to support the commercialisation of its research.
The doubling of the size of the campus now offers additional opportunities for further co-location of cognate businesses and to embed industrial teams into academic departments to amplify the translation of research.

Student Facilities

York has undergone one of the largest capital investments (more than £750m) in UK Higher Education and has doubled the size of its campus. It has strategically invested in creating new research and teaching facilities incuding new buildings for Computer Science, Law and Management Schools, Theatre, Film and Television (a £50m production village comprising state of the art broadcast, post-production and theatrical facilities); a £30m investment in Chemistry; a new Natural Sciences and Laboratory complex and a £20m Library expansion; £12m investment in sports facilities including the £9m York Sports Village comprising the only County Championship swimming pool in the area; a 1k cycle track and the only outdoor Velodrom in North Yorkshire. It has also invested heavily in the arts and humanities with a £12m new building to house the Humanities Research Centre and a dedicated Humanities Research Library.
The University's Enterprise Zone is a decicated centre for student-run businesses with high specification computing and video-conferencing facilities based at the Ron Cooke Hub.
A further £250m will be invested in delivering am ambitious programme of refurbishment and renewal on the original campus and will include by 2015 a new £12m building for Environment and a planned £50 m investment in biology and new inter-disciplinary teaching building.

University of Worcester

Worcester is 51.5 km (32 miles) south west of Birmingham and is easily accessible by air, rail and the M5 motorway network.
The University is located centrally, just a short walk from the train and bus stations. The St John's Campus is a 15 minute walk/5 minute drive/10 minute bus journey from Worcester city centre, while the City campus is right in the heart of the city, close to both train and bus stations.
Worcester has two train stations – Foregate Street and Shrub Hill. National Express operate eight buses a day to Worcester.

Course Flexibility

Joint and major minor degree courses are widely available.
All single honours students have opportunities to take free choice modules in other subjects.
Most courses are available to study full-time or part-time.
There are many opportunities for course-related employability skills training and activities.


Teaching Standards

The university's mission is to provide high quality, inclusive, education.
Student satisfaction levels are high.
The university performs well in all external quality assessments.
Research Standards

Worcester was one of the most improved Universities for research in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, climbing 32 places in the Research Fortnight rankings. Researchers at Worcester were recognised as carrying out world-leading work in History, Art and Design, Health, Education, Biological Science, Psychology, Sport, Geography, Archaeology & Environmental Studies, and English Language & Literature.
The University has two high profile research centres, the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit and the Association for Dementia Studies; a number of well-established research groups in areas such as River Science, Physical Activity, Health & Well-being and Early Modern Society & Culture; and emergent groups in areas such as Biomedical Research and “Green” Literature.
Reflecting the professional and practice-based strengths of several of its academic Institutes, the University has a strong focus on applied research which shapes and influences the practice of teachers, health professionals, coaches and managers. The University is also engaged, however, in basic research in areas such as plant science, the history of slavery and Shakespeare, although in these areas too there is an emphasis on how this research can ultimately have real world impact.

Academic Strengths

Teacher Education, Early Years, Sport and Exercise Science, including disability sport, Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, Biology, History, Heritage and Archaeology Studies, and Management and Leadership
Student Facilities

The University has invested significantly in a new library – the Hive was opened by HM The Queen in July 2012. It is the first joint university and public library in Britain, housing more than 275,000 books and over 12 miles of history records.
A new study and guidance centre at the St John’s Campus contains 400 study spaces, PCs, Macs and access to a complete range of student services.
All halls of residence have internet access and on-campus media services offer students a wide range of multi-media support.

Students' Union

Co-ordinates an army of more than 6,000 volunteers and 600 course representatives.
Runs over 50 clubs and societies, ranging from American Football and Archaeology to Volleyball and Zumba.
The Union runs a Student Advice Service, offering representation and advice on academic matters.
Worcester Students’ Union has won the NUS Green Impact Gold Award for two years in a row.
The Pear Tree is a venue for students to socialise during the day or in the evenings, with a café and bar. There is also a campus shop for all essentials within the Students’ Union building.

University of Lincoln

The first University of Lincoln building was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1996. It was the first new city centre campus to be built in the UK for decades.
More than £150 million has now been invested in transforming a brownfield site into an award-winning, state-of-the-art learning environment for thousands of students each year, and a dynamic build programme continues to add to this investment.
The University is worth more than £250 million to the local economy, doubling local economic growth rates and creating more than 3,000 new jobs.
Location and Transport

The University of Lincoln has campuses in Lincoln, Riseholme and Holbeach in the East Midlands region of England.
Lincoln is centrally located in the Midlands, with easy access to the M1, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leeds and London.
The Brayford Campus is in the heart of the city centre, just minutes’ walk away from all amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, bars and clubs.
Lincoln railway station is a five minute walk from the campus, with London only an hour and a half away by direct train.
Entry Standards

The University of Lincoln accepts a range of qualifications, including A-Levels, GCSEs, the BTEC Diploma, Extended Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma, the European and International Baccalaureate Diplomas, and Advanced Diplomas.
For individual course entry standards, view our course pages or read our prospectus.

The University of Lincoln is committed to excellence in education. Our teaching is informed by cutting-edge research and we encourage all our students to engage in their own research, presenting their findings at seminars and conferences.
You are taught by academics who are leading experts and at the forefront of developments in their disciplines.
Many of our courses offer a broad variety of elective modules in the second and third years, allowing you to tailor your learning to areas of interest.
Depending on your course, you may be able to spend a portion of your degree studying or working abroad, expanding your horizons and enhancing your CV as you complete your programme.
Programmes at Lincoln are designed with the requirements of employers in mind. Relevant employers inform the content of seminars, group discussions, individual tutorials, team project work, independent research, practicals and field trips.
The University’s pioneering approach to working with employers has been acknowledged through a series of national awards and accolades, including a Lord Stafford Award and a Times Higher Education Award.
Teaching Standards

Lincoln heads up the innovative Student as Producer project, which is a major Higher Education Academy-funded initiative designed to investigate and promote student involvement in research right from the start of their studies.
Students rated a number of Lincoln’s courses among the best in the country for student satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey.
The University is committed to developing enterprising graduates, with Lincoln students enjoying good graduate prospects and with some choosing to start their own successful businesses.
Nine out of ten of Lincoln's most recent (2012–13) graduates were in work or further study six months after finishing their course with two thirds in graduate level roles.
In its most recent Quality Assurance Agency review, the University received an excellent result and was commended for the innovative ways in which it gives its students a voice.
In 2013, the University of Lincoln was nominated for the title of Entrepreneurial University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards.
Lincoln is proud to be accredited by a number of professional bodies including the Nursing and Midwifery Council; Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain; Health Professions Council; General Social Work Council; British Psychological Society; National Centre for the Training of Journalists; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health; Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; Law Society; Bar Council; Institute of Biomedical Health.
Research Standards

The University of Lincoln is leading the way in groundbreaking academic research following a 600% increase in national research funding.
More than half (53%) of the research submitted by the University to the national Research Excellence Framework 2014 was rated as internationally excellent or world leading.
The University of Lincoln has grown its established professoriate to include 65 leading Substantive Professors, who support a thriving research culture and a high-quality student experience.
The University is home to more than 40 Research Centres and Research Groups, investigating subjects ranging from Vision Engineering and Autonomous Systems to Conservation and Cultural Heritage, which sit at the heart of a dynamic research agenda.
The University conducts contract research and consultancy with major businesses and public sector organisations – almost £16-million worth in the last five years.
Lincoln is home to world class researchers who are making profound contributions to their subject areas. Major research projects from the University benefit society in areas as varied as vaccine development, mobile technology, medical imaging for cancer diagnosis, anti-terrorist surveillance, conservation of historic buildings, nsomnia treatment and children’s language development.
A multi-disciplinary approach ensures many projects involve experts from across the University’s different Schools and Colleges. For example, the Lincoln Institute for Health brings together expertise spanning laboratory based science to frontline medical interventions.
Academic Strengths

Lincoln’s Engineering programme has outstanding graduate prospects, with 100% of students in work or further study within six months of completion, according to the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
The latest National Student Survey (NSS) ranks a number of our courses in the top 20% nationally for student satisfaction, including Psychology, English, Drama and Sports & Exercise Science. Our Journalism course ranks in the top 10% nationally.
The University of Lincoln’s History programmes were ranked in the top 5% nationally for personal development, according to the NSS.
Media Production at Lincoln is ranked first in the UK by the Complete University Guide.
The University of Lincoln was placed in the top ten nationally for the quality of its research outputs in two areas of REF 2014, reflecting substantial investments made in developing science and health research at Lincoln. In the 'Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science' subject area, Lincoln was placed second out of 29 institutions for quality of outputs, and in the 'Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy' sector, Lincoln was placed 10th in the UK out of 94 institutions for the quality of outputs.

University of Exeter

The university has three campuses: Streatham Campus and St Luke's Campus are in Exeter and the Penryn Campus is near Falmouth, in Cornwall.

Exeter has consistently placed in the top 10 for student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey.
In 2014, we were ranked 1st for overall satisfaction among Russell Group universities and 4th in the UK.
Research Standards

Exeter is the fastest growing research intensive university in the UK. Its research income has seen a 150% increase since 2007–08, to £60million in 2013–14.
Between 2008–9 and 2012–13 Exeter saw a 55 per cent increase in RCUK funding against 1.7 per cent for the sector as a whole. Our EU income has increased by 370 per cent over the same period.
We were ranked 16th in the national Research Excellence Framework (REF) taking account of our quality and the proportion of staff submitted.
We have an investment programme of £260 million in science, medicine and engineering, £53million of which will establish the Exeter Living Systems Institute in a new building in 2016.
Our long standing partnership with the Met Office makes Exeter a world-leading centre for climate change and weather system research.
Our involvement in all available RCUK Doctoral Training Centres places us at the forefront of world-class research in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences.
Exeter is a leading player in the GW4 research network of universities in the South West of the UK and the SETsquared network of enterprise and knowledge transfer centres.
Academic Strengths

82% of Exeter's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
We have nine Units of Assessment in the top 10 nationally for world-leading or internationally excellent research with four in the top five.
Eighteen subjects were ranked in the top ten for overall satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey: General Engineering, Geology, Materials and Minerals Engineering, Medical Imaging, Flexible Combined Honours, Classics, Film Studies, Drama, French, History, Spanish, Theology, Other European Languages, Sport Science, Zoology, Arab and Islamic Studies, Sociology, and Medicine.
Student Facilities

In the 2014 National Student Survey, Exeter scored in the top ten for teaching quality, organisation and management, and overall satisfaction.
The Main Library is open 24/7 throughout the academic year. Exeter has one of the highest UK academic library ratios of printed books to students with a stock in excess of 1.2 million and a dedicated Ready Text collection of the very highest demand items.
Across the campuses, the libraries have completed a £9-million investment.

Recent/Prospective New Builds

The University has invested £380-million in facilities on the Streatham Campus. This includes a £130-million investment in new on-campus student residences, a £50-million student-facing redevelopment of the heart of the campus called The Forum, a £25-million investment in the Business School and £25-million for new facilities for Biosciences.
The Forum is an exciting new development, at the heart of Streatham Campus, which provides an inspirational mix of outside and inside space and a new Student Services Centre, new technology-rich teaching and learning spaces, a 400-seat lecture theatre and retail and catering outlets.
The Penryn Campus offers the very latest in academic, research and residential facilities, designed to meet the expectations of students in the 21st century. The latest development is the £30-million Environment and Sustainability Institute will help put the University at the forefront of environmental and climate change research.
A £50-million Living Systems building is currently under construction on the Streatham Campus, with work due to be completed in 2016. The centre concentrates on research looking at how cells operated and how diseases were caused, and will bring together 200 scientists, mathematicians, physicists and biochemists. The research will also focus on designing better diagnostic and therapeutic tools for alleviating illness.
Work is almost complete on a £10.5-million redevelopment at our St Luke's Campus. This investment will provide new research space, teaching and learning space, as well as providing a new purpose-built home for our Medical Imaging programme.

University of Cumbria

 University of Cumbria is one of Britain's newest universities, but has a history of educating professionals going back over 150 years.
It was formed in 2007 from Cumbria Institute of the Arts, St Martin's College and the Cumbrian campus of UCLan.
The university academic strengths are in education, healthcare, science, business, sports, visual and performing arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology and outdoors.
Over 10,000 students study at campuses and sites in Carlisle, Ambleside the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London.

Location and Transport

We have a range of campuses and sites in Cumbria, Lancashire and London. All have their own distinct identity but all have one common feature – students say they love the small friendly campuses and sites.
Campuses are based at Carlisle, Ambleside the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London.
Our largest campuses are in Carlisle and Lancaster. Carlisle, the capital city of the Lakes, has a fine historical centre and has excellent road and rail links. Lancaster too has a rich historical centre and a strong student vibe as the city is home to two universities. It also has excellent road and rail links and is an easy journey to Manchester, Liverpool and other northern cities.
Entry Standards

The university uses the UCAS tariff system; details of course requirements can be found with each course description on the website.
More details on entry standards at the University of Cumbria are available on the website.

Course Flexibility

A number of courses are available part-time, distance and blended learning and with sandwich placements with a range of new foundation degree for 2015.
Teaching Standards

The National Student Survey 2014 showed the university as best or equal best in the sector for Academic Support, Assessment and Feedback, Personal Development and Leaning Resources and Teaching.
The university was also named best for student support services by The Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2014.

Research Standards

The university has strong and growing research credential.
The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) results, showed a considerable increase in research that is recognised as ‘world-leading’ and 'internationally excellent'. Across six units of assessment submitted, 80% was considered to be of a standard recognised internationally or higher.
This includes 33% internationally excellent or higher, and 7% of our research was graded as world leading.

Academic Strengths

The university academic strengths are in education, healthcare, science, business, sports, visual and performing arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology and outdoors.

Student Facilities

Learning and eResources accessible 24/7.
Blackboard – the online learning environment where students and staff can collaborate on work from any location 24/7, including via a smartphone app.
Extensive library resources.
Excellent support service covering, learning and study skills finance, child care, disability and special needs.
Sports Centres in Carlisle, Lancaster and Penrith.

Brunel University London

Brunel College was awarded a Royal Charter in June 1966, allowing it to become Brunel University.
After much growth and development, Brunel University became Brunel University London in 2014, formed of three academic Colleges and three Research Institutes.
Our mission is to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Location and Transport

Brunel is a campus-based university in Uxbridge, West London, so everything you need is moments away.
Uxbridge is at the end of the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines on the London Underground, and overground trains from Paddington take you to West Drayton (a short bus-ride from campus) in just 20 minutes. You can also get a bus to Uxbridge from Ealing or White City.
Brunel is just a few miles from Heathrow Airport, the M4, M40 and M25.

Entry Standards

Entry requirements vary. Specific entry requirements are listed under each course entry on our web pages. Brunel recognises a range of UK and overseas qualifications. There is flexibility in all our entry requirements, and all applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Course Flexibility

Our courses are built around self-contained modules and study blocks comprising both core (compulsory) and optional topics. This means that, for most courses, you can tailor the content to suit your own interests as you progress. Some courses can also be studied part-time or with January start dates, and we also offer some opportunities to study or work abroad.
One of Brunel’s distinctive features is the inclusion of work experience, and we encourage all of our students to undertake some form of work experience during their time here. Many courses offer a one-year block of work experience (a thick-sandwich course) or in some cases two six-month periods (a thin-sandwich course).
The university offers Engineering and Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics with an Integrated Foundation Year.

Teaching Standards

According to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2014, Brunel is one of the top universities in London for student satisfaction, maintaining or improving on all areas since last year. In the UK we were ranked 27th overall for student satisfaction (out of 154). Students highlighted our central amenities, positive environment, sporting facilities and library as areas they were most happy with.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, for example Journalism, Psychology and a large number of our Engineering and Design courses. Our course content is informed by current research, with industry experts contributing to course design and delivery. Many courses feature guest speaker events and the opportunity to work on real-world projects.
The recently established Brunel Educational Excellence Centre provides students with opportunities to enhance their learning, such as through our Academic Skills Service or our International Pathways and Language Centre.

Research Standards

The volume of 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' research carried out at Brunel University London increased by more than half in the past six years, with 61% of Brunel's submitted work placed in the top two categories, compared to just 43% in 2008's Research Assessment Exercise.
The results lift Brunel to 33rd among the UK's Higher Education Institutes (HEI) for its research power – an overall ranking that combines the university's average research quality rating by number of submissions. The ranking placed Brunel 37th in 2008.
Five areas of study, including public health; sports science; art and design; politics; and environmental and earth sciences, had 100% of their submitted research impact recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent, placing them among the best in the country.

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a vibrant, creative and ambitious city, famous for its historic charm, a thriving economy and cosmopolitan community.
Voted Scotland’s safest university city.
The city is large enough to give the big city feel, but small enough for you to easily find your way around and make friends.
Based in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, Aberdeen has something for everyone – our location means you can find yourself travelling from the busy city centre of Europe’s Energy Capital to awe-inspiring countryside and coastlines in no time at all.
Communication and travel links are excellent, with global air, rail and road connections, Aberdeen is easily reachabled from anywhere in the UK within an hour and a half. Local transport services offer a reliable and regular service throughout Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
Entry Standards

Full details of entry requirements can be found in Aberdeen's online prospectus.

Course Flexibility

As a result of an extensive review of the curriculum, since 2010 undergraduate students at Aberdeen have a more flexible degree structure which retains all the quality and depth of the traditional Scottish degree and adds further benefits.
The university provides the opportunity to choose new cross-disciplinary courses focused on real world problems or sustained study in a language or business.
There are now even more opportunities to broaden your experience and skills through a wide range of optional activities overseen by the university, such as study overseas, work placements and voluntary work.
The university provides over 550 first degree programmes on offer across three colleges. Students are encouraged to tailor-make their degree programme to suit their interests and ambitions, and every student has an academic adviser to provide guidance.

Teaching Standards

89% of subjects rated excellent/highly satisfactory.
Scotland’s top medical school.
The university has been praised by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education for the quality of relationships between students and staff.

Research Standards

Aberdeen has a long and distinguished research history
The university has a leading track record in pioneering discoveries which have changed the way people think, work and learn throughout the world in the fields of medicine, science and humanities.
90% of our research has been judged as being of international quality and over half of this has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Academic Strengths

More than 500 years of academic excellence.
Within the three colleges of Arts and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences and Medicine, many degree programmes have been rated either the best in Scotland or in the top ten in the UK by numerous league tables.
Particular strengths lie in the university's founding disciplines of Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Education, Divinity and Law.

Student Facilities

The University's brand new Aquatics Centre opened to the public in May 2014. This Olympic-standard centre provides the area’s first 50m training and competition pool and separate diving pool. The facility is set to host various national and international competitions, and has already hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games Water Polo Championships.
The university’s main library – the Sit Duncan Rice Library – contains over a million volumes, more than 300,000 e-books and 21,000 journals. The library also hosts a series of events, presentations and exhibitions throughout the year.
The university has one of the largest Wi-Fi campuses in Europe.

University of Bolton

Bolton is one of the largest towns in the UK, with excellent motorway and rail links to major cities: Liverpool and Manchester are within half an hour by train; Manchester airport is close by with a direct train service to Bolton.
The region is particularly good for watching live sport, with the excellent Reebok Stadium, home to the Bolton Wanderers football team. Bolton Arena is the Regional Tennis Centre and hosts national tennis events. International cricket is in nearby Manchester, while for rugby league supporters, Wigan is just up the road.
Bolton has excellent motorway and rail links to major cities. The Lake District, West Pennine Moors and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach, and the bright lights of Blackpool are just an hour away.
Entry Standards

The UCAS tariffs for our 3 year honours degrees range from 220–300 points. The exact qualifications and grades needed vary between courses.
Visit our website for more details on entry requirements for each course.

Course Flexibility

We offer a wide and flexible range of courses aimed at preparing and enriching our students’ career choices and opportunities.
From Pre-degree, access courses, foundation years and semesters to undergraduate, research and taught postgraduate, CPD and PhD degrees; we boast an impressive variety of pathways to, and in higher education.
Most of the on-campus 3 year degree courses can be studied on a part-time basis, with some courses available by distance learning.
Teaching Standards

All of our staff are highly qualified and experienced, many are still active in research and have books and papers published regularly.
They are key to a successful career, and help their students build a base of industry contacts, preparing them for graduation.
Recently, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) awarded a judgement of 'confidence' in academic standards and quality of learning opportunities at the University of Bolton.

Research Standards

The University of Bolton is an enterprising and professional university that is recognised for its long standing research tradition and pioneering links with business and industry. We enjoy an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally for the quality of our research activities.
Research and innovation underpin the university's teaching and ensures the quality of our courses. This ensures that our student body benefits from outstanding teaching, in an environment which is conducive to discovery and new ways of thinking.
Our relationships with public and private sector organisations are strong; whether working with a regional SME to improve their competitive edge or collaborating in international, multi-million pound research programmes.
The university is a recognised world-leader in smart materials research and development, current research projects include:

Pioneering research into the potential biomedical applications of Auxetic materials;
Researching and developing composite materials for use in a variety of applications from engineering to safety equipment;
Development and continued progression of a photovoltaic-piezoelectric fibre – a fibre that can generate electricity from movement, wind, wave and solar power.

Student Facilities

Our Student Services department has been Matrix Standard accredited since 2005. The department provides information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues, including accommodation, counselling, support for disabled students, student health and wellbeing, immigration, student finance and university procedures.
There is one central, two floor university library on campus, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The library has held the Government Standard Customer Service Excellence for 10 years, offering full printing and photocopying facilities along with a range of self-service facilities.
For less formal methods of study and group work, or to just catch up with friends there is the Social Learning Zone (SLZ) which includes the new Tech Zone. The new Tech Zone includes eight iMacs and 26 Dell touch-screen PCs which can be used for study or recreation, staff on the IT Support, library and subject help desks can assist with any queries.
Regional and national schemes allow the University of Bolton students and staff to join other university libraries in the UK via various access agreement schemes.