University of Gloucestershire

Granted university status in 2001. Predecessor colleges have been delivering quality education in Gloucestershire since 1834.

International reputation for achievements in sustainability and is the only university in the UK to have been ranked in the top five of the People and Planet Green League each year since it began.
Leading the way at elite sporting level, are the University of Gloucestershire All Golds, the only university owned professional rugby league club in the world.

Regency Cheltenham is home to two of campuses, the Park and Francis Close Hall, with Oxstalls campus situated just minutes from the heart of historic Gloucester.
Equidistant from Birmingham and Bristol, Gloucestershire offers bustling towns and stunning scenery within two hours reach of London.
Bus links are provided between campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester at a subsidised flat rate fee of £1.00. This also applies to all Stagecoach bus services in and around Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Falmouth University

Originally founded as Falmouth School of Art in 1902, today the University is one of the world’s leading international specialist arts institutions. From its formal opening, the institution was described as "destined to make its mark" and thanks to support from leading practitioners including Peter Lanyon, Bernard Leach and Dame Barbara Hepworth, it’s done just that. Based across two campuses, the environment in and around Falmouth University couldn’t be better. The Falmouth Campus meanders through a valley garden and provides the perfect venue for thinking, making and doing, while the Penryn Campus, shared with the University of Exeter, houses a fusion of arts and sciences in its state-of-the-art facilities. In 2005, the Privy Council granted the institution the right to award degrees in its own name, leading to the creation of University College Falmouth, before it was awarded full University status in 2012 and became Falmouth University.

The University is set in Cornwall, a county synonymous with arts and culture and home to the highest concentration of creative practitioners outside of London. Boasting 300 miles of stunning coastline, four UNESCO World Heritage sites and creative exports of around £10 billion, the South West is truly a special place to live and study. The great outdoors, Cornish coast and a landscape that has energised creative people for centuries are right on Falmouth’s doorstep. Falmouth is a vibrant town and has many music-related pubs, a cinema, an arts cinema and exhibition space, and many affordable eateries. Being located on a peninsular, it is also famous for its scenery, shipping history and access to many varied watersports. Falmouth is easily accessible by rail, road and air, with Newquay airport approximately 25 miles away from Falmouth. There are also very good transport links between the Falmouth and Penryn campuses, with a regular, direct bus link and a branch line rail service.

A typical offer is between 260 and 300 UCAS tariff points, mainly from the A2 level or equivalent Level 3 qualifications or relevant experience. Due to the creative nature of the University’s courses, applicants will be considered on individual merit and you should contact the admissions team if you are predicted UCAS points outside of this range. Postgraduate applicants may need an honours degree, foundation degree or HND in a related subject. If you have solid professional industry experience rather than academic achievement, this may be acceptable through a process called APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). If English is not your first language, you will also be required to have an IELTS score of 6.0, or an equivalent English language test, completed within the last two years. All promising applicants will be invited to interview or audition, and may be asked to present a portfolio.

The University of Warwick

The university was given its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965. It is situated on a campus which straddles the boundary between the Coventry and the County of Warwickshire. The idea for a university in Coventry was mooted after the Second World War but it was a partnership of the city and the county which brought the university into being. The university initially admitted graduate students in 1964 and took its first 450 undergraduates in October 1965. In October 2013 the university had over 23,872 students.

Located in the heart of England, adjacent to the city of Coventry – 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre – and on the border with Warwickshire. The campus lies within a few miles of the M40, M45 and M6 motorways and is a 20 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport.

Royal Veterinary College

The foundation of The Royal Veterinary College, London, in 1791 marked the establishment of the veterinary profession in the UK. The College was granted the first Royal Charter in 1875. To this day the RVC remains the only veterinary college in the UK to have its own Royal Charter. In 1949 The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) became a full part of the University of London.

The Royal Veterinary College has two campuses; one in Camden, Central London and the other in Potters Bar,  Hertfordshire. The Camden campus is the principal location for first and second year Veterinary Medicine students and all students on the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course. The campus houses the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, the London BioScience Innovation Centre and the College's central administration. The Hawkshead Campus in Hertfordshire is a 15-minute train ride from London King's Cross and is the base for the third, fourth and fifth years of the undergraduate Veterinary Medicine course, alongside all Veterinary Nursing students. It is also home to the Queen Mother Hospital (the largest veterinary referral hospital in Europe), the Equine Referral Hospital, Equine Practice and the Farm Animal Clinical Centre. The RVC's working farm at Boltons Park is also located nearby.

Application to the RVC is usually fairly competitive, no matter which programme a student is applying to. But we actively encourage students to apply who have the desire to succeed. We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto all of our programmes, details can be found on our website.

Brunel University London

Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded its Royal Charter in 1966, becoming Brunel University. Named after I. K. Brunel, the university has sought to emulate the great engineer's energy, creativity and practicality. A succession of developments and mergers has brought the University from modest beginnings to become a major force both within the UK higher education sector and on the international stage.  Located in Uxbridge on the outskirts of London, Brunel is one of the very few campus-based universities within the M25. Brunel is just a few miles from Heathrow Airport, the M4, M40 and M25, and is served by excellent bus services. Uxbridge is served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines on the London Underground. 

All courses comprise self-contained modules or study blocks, most offering optional topics so you can tailor your course to suit your interests. One of Brunel’s most distinctive features is the commitment to including periods of work experience – sandwich placements – in many courses to help students develop the practical knowledge and skills required to succeed in the competitive graduate job market. The University offers programmes with an integrated foundation year in Engineering or IT and maths to prepare non-specialists in those areas or those who do not meet the standard entry criteria, for level 1 of relevant degree courses.  Brunel maintained a good performance overall in the 2013 NSS with outstanding success for the Library and Academic Skills Service. Brunel’s focus on research benefits students as it ensures course content is relevant and up to date. Many programmes have external validation/accreditation from professional bodies, for example, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering and Physiotherapy.

The latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), carried out in all UK universities in 2008, judged 82% of our research to be of international standing. As a result of this success, the university secured a 54.5% increase in the level of its research funding from the Higher Education Funding Council, rising to £12.9 million for 2009–10. The higher education sector averaged an increase of just 7.8%. Brunel University Institute for the Environment’s research, revealing the link between chemicals in rivers and reproductive health, won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2011. Students are encouraged to undertake practical placements and projects as an integral part of their course. Brunel’s courses are underpinned by internationally-renowned research in a range of subjects from Cancer Genetics and Human-Centred Design to Contemporary Music and Sport Psychology.

High-quality academics are the core of any university and our profile has transformed as more internationally renowned academics continue to join Brunel – Performance Poet Benjamin Zephaniah is Professor of Poetry and Creative Writing, and author Will Self is Professor of Contemporary Thought. The Library, open 24 hours during term time, is located at the centre of the campus, provides you with many of the study resources you will need during your time at Brunel, including. an extensive collection of books, journals and audio-visual materials, online databases, including over 150,000 eBooks and over 36,000 eJournals, 1,200 study spaces and nearly 500 PCs, in a range of environments, including group study rooms and silent study areas, 

ASK specialises in teaching you the skills you need to learn independently and thrive. Whether it’s advice on researching, planning and writing assignments, giving presentations, time management or maths, numeracy and statistics, ASK offers workshops, individual advice and resources to support your learning.  Computer store for computers and supplies, plus a media and audiovisual equipment loan service. Prepay print, scan and copy service. A filestore allocation, username, password and Brunel’s virtual learning environment. Organises weekly classes, events, exhibitions and concerts. Provides the space, tuition and specialist equipment required for your creative skills to flourish. Please telephone 01895 265213; fax 01895 269767; email disability@brunel.ac.uk; or visit the website for information. Brunel’s Disability and Dyslexia Service has received national awards and accolades in recent years reflecting the quality of the service.

The Union facilitates activities and represents the interests of all students. There are a range of clubs and societies to join, Brunel’s nightclub, the Academy, caters for all musical tastes, and student media – including a newspaper and radio station to keep you up to date.

Buckinghamshire New University

Bucks New University is firmly established as the principal provider of university education in Buckinghamshire. Awarded full university status in 2007, with a history that dates back to 1893. Completed a campus consolidation programme in 2009; the majority of the University’s provision is based at the High Wycombe Campus, with the exception of Nursing and Operating Department Practioner which is now based at the Uxbridge Campus, West London. Situated approximately half way between London and Oxford, High Wycombe is the second largest town in Buckinghamshire. Bucks is currently made up of two campuses, one in High Wycombe and one in Uxbridge. Easy access to central London from High Wycombe – just 40 minutes by road and rail from London (Marylebone), and from Uxbridge (Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines).

Bucks is a new generation university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We aim to provide our students with an innovative, supportive and dynamic culture. The university has developed a large number of courses through its industry contacts, so that students are well prepared for the world of work when they graduate. The university, as an award-granting body under the Royal Charter, has taken steps to assure the quality of its programmes leading to its qualifications. Courses are overseen by staff with a high level of expertise gained through their research activity, connections with industry, or professional experience.

The Faculty of Design, Media & Management includes a very broad range of subjects such as art and design, business and management, computing and information technology, dance, and performing arts, fashion and textiles, law, media, music and events management, product design, security, sport and fitness and travel and aviation. The University launched the Clare Business School in 2011. It brings together business education from school level to PhD, in partnership with a range of businesses.The Faculty of Society & Health includes nursing and health care, policing and criminology, psychology and social work. Bucks was ranked number one for education provision in Child Nursing, second for Adult Nursing and third for Mental Health Nursing, by NHS London, putting the University in the top three for all of the categories in which it offers provision. It is one of NHS London’s preferred suppliers for Nursing provision. Since 2000, Advertising: Creative students have won 16 firsts, 14 seconds and 22 commendations in the D&AD Student Awards. The University was one of the first to provide courses in music management. Extensively-equipped Learning Resource Centres at each campus. Around 650 student workstations for general use (PCs and Macs).

Industry-standard video and audio production suites, CAD/CAM facilities, crafts workshops, and skills laboratories. The Disability Service is able to offer a wide range of continuing advice and support to those with dyslexia, medical conditions, mental health difficulties or other disabilities.

Bucks Students' Union is very active and plays an important aspect of life at the university. Clubs, societies, bars and bands are all part and parcel of the student experience, but the union also acts as a key representation body. The union offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, as diverse as museum trips to pot holing - all free to students and accessible to all. Bucks Students’ Union won the Best Bar None Gold Award for one of the best student venues in the UK, and a silver environmental award at the Sound Environmental Impact Awards.

University of Gloucestershire

Granted university status in 2001. Predecessor colleges have been delivering quality education in Gloucestershire since 1834. International reputation for achievements in sustainability and is the only university in the UK to have been ranked in the top five of the People and Planet Green League each year since it began. Leading the way at elite sporting level, are the University of Gloucestershire All Golds, the only university owned professional rugby league club in the world. The 2010 Quality Assurance Agency audit of the university recorded a judgement of full confidence in the institution’s management of academic standards and of the quality of learning opportunities available to students.

A wide range of awards carry recognition by external professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society, the Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

The University of Gloucestershire is a Skillset Media Academy. 8 staff have been designated National Teaching Fellows by the Higher Education Academy.

A recognised Centre of Excellence in Rural Research is located in the university's Countryside and Community Research Institute. A thriving postgraduate research community with traditional and taught doctorates, including a highly successful DBA. The government's 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) results for Higher Education institutions shows that the University has work of 'world-leading' quality in five of its research areas. Health and Social Care, Sports Science, Media, Art and Communications, Education, Humanities, Environmental Science, Social Science, Business. Placements are a key aspect of many of our undergraduate programmes. The university offers reliable and practical knowledge to students and there is a dedicated placement team on each campus. Over 2,000 students each year go on placement.

Regency Cheltenham is home to two of campuses, the Park and Francis Close Hall, with Oxstalls campus situated just minutes from the heart of historic Gloucester. Equidistant from Birmingham and Bristol, Gloucestershire offers bustling towns and stunning scenery within two hours reach of London. Bus links are provided between campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester at a subsidised flat rate fee of £1.00. This also applies to all Stagecoach bus services in and around Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Over 30 different sports clubs with support available for new. Teams in the BUCS Premier League include men's and women's football; men's and women's futsal; women's hockey, netball and rugby league. The Rugby League 1sts are in BUCS Super 8 League (national top 8 university rugby league teams). UNIversal sport programme also offers a range of opportunities for students to get involved in sport, from taster sessions in alternative sports such as dodgeball and ultimate frisbee to more traditional sport drop in sessions including badminton, tennis, volleyball and 5-a-side football, a series of exercise to music sessions including running groups, zumba and body conditioning classes.

The recreational UNIversal League programme offers students the opportunity to enter teams into our formalised UNIversal Leagues in a range of sports.