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.

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier opened its doors as Napier Technical College in 1964, amalgamating with Napier College of Science & Technology and Edinburgh College of Commerce in 1974, before being awarded university status in 1992. Merchiston Campus is built around the site of the 13th-century Napier Tower, home of John Napier, the inventor of algorithms. Craiglockhart Campus houses the War Poets Collection, a dedicated exhibition documenting the works of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon who met at Craiglockhart campus when it was used as a hospital for the treatment of shell-shocked officers during the First World War. On 25 February 2009, Napier University re-launched as Edinburgh Napier University. This was the culmination of a lengthy process of parliamentary approval and is a landmark in the University's history. The University’s Building Performance Centre was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2009 for Higher and Further Education. 

92.3% of Edinburgh Napier University students are in work or further study within six months of graduating. (Data based on HESA 2012.)  Edinburgh Napier is the only UK Higher Education Institution to offer a programme, titled Confident Futures, which develops employability skills sought by employers. Edinburgh Napier’s Employer Mentoring Programme, part of the Towards a Confident Future project, was awarded Mentoring Project of the Year at the Scottish Mentoring Network conference 2011. 

Each course description in the prospectus gives a guide to the minimum entry requirements and the number of UCAS points required. International students should contact the International Office for a list of accepted qualifications and English language requirements. If you're over 21 the standard requirements may not apply – please contact an Admissions Tutor before applying.

Edinburgh Napier University is one of the largest higher education institutions in the country with over 17,000 students from 117 different countries. Edinburgh Napier is a leading, professional university committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and transferring our knowledge to business. Our graduates make a real contribution to employers and to the economic development and quality of life of their communities. Our research focuses on specialist areas aligned with the present and future needs of businesses, ensuring it has an immediate economic impact, contributes to business improvement and produces positive effects for the economy and society in the future. We offer industry informed courses which combine the optimum balance of theory and practice, so that our graduates can 'hit the ground running' with their careers. Our contemporary cross disciplinary courses are aligned to today's job market and economic needs. For example, Digital Forensics, Screenwriting, Environmental Sustainability, Festival and Event Management and Sport Performance Enhancement. Over 100 Edinburgh Napier courses are accredited by a wide range of professional bodies.

As part of the University’s £100-m investment in the future, the Sighthill Campus was redeveloped to provide cutting edge facilities for the Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences together for the first time. Students moved into the redeveloped Sighthill Campus in January 2011. Craiglockhart Campus re-opened in 2004, combining stunning modern architecture with the historic original 19th-century buildings and offering a great range of facilities including computer suites, language labs and social space. The Merchiston co-location project was completed in February 2013. The revamp created a new reception complex facing on to Colinton Road, which also provides bespoke gallery space to display student work. There are new sound-proofed, state-of-the-art music studios to the rear of the campus.

University of Exeter

Originally founded in 1855; Royal Charter Granted in 1955. Establishment of Cornwall Campus in 2004. Establishment of the University of Exeter Medical School for entry in 2013. The university has three campuses: Streatham Campus and St Luke's Campus are in Exeter and the Penryn Campus is near Falmouth, in Cornwall. A*AA–BBB. Visit the website for information on entry requirements at Exeter. Undergraduate students, men:women 45:54. Undergraduate students: home:overseas 84:16.

Undergraduate entrants: state:public school 70:30. The university receives around 6.6 applications for every undergraduate place. Flexible Combined Honours This scheme is available in both Exeter and Cornwall and enables students to combine modules from a number of different fields of study not otherwise available through an existing Combined Honours programme. Free choice modules Many programmes include the opportunity to take a 30-credit module outside the main subject of study. For example a foreign language, a leadership module or an IT module.

Exeter has one of the highest National Student Survey rankings in the country, being in the top ten since the survey began. In 2013, the University came 10th for Overall Satisfaction and 5th for Teaching in the UK. Exeter’s research income has doubled since 2007–08 to an impressive £50 million in 2011/12. Our success rate with research council applications is the second highest in the Russell Group.  

Our partnerships with Universities such as Bristol, Bath, and Edinburgh as part of AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC and ESRC funded Doctoral Training Centres, place us at the forefront of world-class research in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences. We are currently investing £120 million in research facilities and make numerous PhD studentships available annually. PhD students benefit from support in the form of our Researcher Development Programme and Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Programme.

Research investment at the Penryn Campus includes the development of the £30-million Environment and Sustainability Institute. The University of Exeter is a major player in global warming research, with links to the Met Office through jointly-funded professorships.  Nearly 90% of Exeter's research was rated as being at internationally recognised levels in the latest (2008) Research Assessment Exercise. Sixteen subjects were ranked in the top ten, with 27 in the top 20 (based on percentage of research categorised as internationally excellent or world leading). Sixteen subjects were ranked in the top ten for Overall Satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey: Business Studies, General Engineering, Materials and Minerals Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geography, Geology, Classics, Italian, Film Studies, German, Theology, Drama, English, French, Spanish, Biosciences, Arab and Islamic Studies, and Sport Science.

In the 2013 National Student Survey, Exeter scored in the top ten for teaching, academic support, 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. Disability Services

The Students' Guild plays a big part in creating buzz and energy around campus. The Guild is a dynamic, innovative and award-winning organisation, existing to represent all the diverse students of the University of Exeter. The Guild boasts over 180 affiliated societies, with thousands of members between them. The RAG appeal by the Guild raised over £145,000 in 2011–12 with the money donated to ten local charities.

£20-million has been invested in sport and this includes a £2.25-million indoor cricket centre and tennis facilities to LTA standards on the Streatham Campus. The most recent developments to the Sports Park include a new fitness suite, renewal of pitches, covering of courts, and a new pavillion for outdoor sport. Exeter finished 5th in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) rankings in 2012–13. 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.

University of Derby

The main University campus is situated around one mile from Derby City Centre and is made up of three main sites – Kedleston Road, Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street – at which the vast majority of students are based. Kedleston Road is the main hub, where facilities include a careers advice centre, bar, coffee shops, convenience store, Blackwell’s Bookshop and gym. The University’s other campus is in Buxton, approximately 45 minutes across the Peak District and within one hour of Manchester and Sheffield. This is home to our sports coaching, outdoor leadership, and hotel, resort and spa management students. The City of Derby is a high-tech city and home to global names such as Rolls Royce, Toyota and Bombardier. The region is bucking national economic trends, with significant inward investment and growth which sees employees benefit from the highest annual salaries in the UK outside of London. Recognised as the safest city in the region, Derby provides a breadth of activities and facilities all within each reach of the University. The City Centre boasts a Westfield Shopping Centre, cinema, arts centre, theatre (owned by the University) and dance arts venue, along with a raft of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The City is also investing heavily in its sports provision, with a Velodrome and Olympic-sized swimming pool due to open in 2015. Within easy reach is the Peak District and larger cities including Nottingham and Sheffield. London can be reached by train in around 90 minutes.

Buxton is a beautiful, small and friendly spa town, with lots of character, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The campus and halls of residence are centrally located, giving easy access to the range of shops, pubs and facilities situated in the town. UCAS points for Derby’s BA/BSc (Hons) degrees range from 220 to 300 points. In 2013 our applicants had an average of 299 UCAS points.  Entry requirements for all subject areas are listed on the University’s website.

We offer a wide-ranging portfolio of undergraduate degrees, along with apprenticeships, foundation degrees and postgraduate courses. We encourage our students to take up work experience and placement opportunities, indeed it is a compulsory element on a number of courses in line with our ambition to provide students with the practical skills and experience they need to succeed in their chosen career path. A particular strength is our Joint Honours Programme which allows students to combine their passions and study two subjects as one degree. Through University of Derby Online we have an expanding portfolio of online programmes, which allow you to study wherever and whenever you like including: psychology (which is the only online psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society), education, ergonomics and an online MBA. The vast majority of our courses are also available to study part time allowing you to balance your studies with work or family commitments. 

In many of our undergraduate courses we offer a variety of optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests, enabling you to shape your learning to suit you and your career aspirations. We are committed to delivering a high quality learning experience for all our students, built on an approach designed to enable them to maximise their potential. This approach is reflected in National Student Survey results. For example, 11 programmes achieved a 100% overall satisfaction score, with a further 35 scoring 90% or more. This is underpinned through Accreditations granted by relevant national federations and associations in the majority of our courses. The University’s most recent audit by the Quality Assurance Agency confirmed that the quality of Derby’s provision is excellent.

We are committed to ensuring curricula are kept relevant and up-to-date ensuring programmes best meet the needs of future employers.

Since 2008 we have more than doubled our staff numbers entered to the national Research Excellence Framework. Our Centre for Supply Chain Management is recognised for its research expertise in the areas of radio-frequency identification (RFID) applications, systematic innovation, lean & agile manufacturing, quality management, responsive & reconfigurable manufacturing/supply chain, green/sustainable supply chain, cost & system optimisation, system modelling & simulation, and multi-agent systems.

2014 will see the launch of our new flagship research building for the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE). This will be home to a range of cutting-edge facilities to support advanced manufacturing and innovation research. New courses and engineering modules are being developed to introduce practical innovation into the teaching curriculum to the benefit of future students. Many of our courses are underpinned by research. For example, in Biological and Forensic Sciences strong research underpins our teaching. Research activity within the Biological Sciences Research Group was judged as being of international significance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

Our psychology teaching team and PhD students play a key part in the Centre for Psychological Research. This is a very active centre, with a dynamic range of annual seminars that are open to all. 

Our Centre for Educational Research innovatively explores a range of settings in education and professional practice. The International Centre for Careers and Guidance within this centre looks closely at career development and employability. Other areas of research expertise include aspects of American Studies, Art and Design, Built Environment, Creative Technologies, Electronic and Software Systems, History, Biological Sciences, Business, career guidance, Comparative Law, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Systems, Education, Psychology, and Religion or Belief. 

University of Dundee

The University of Dundee was founded in 1881 and became a college of St Andrews University in 1897.  Independence was regained in 1967 and the University will celebrate 50 years as an independent university in 2017. Over the years the University has merged with  Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Northern College of Education  and Fife and Tayside Schools of Nursing. Former rectors include Sir Clement Freud, Sir Peter Ustinov, Stephen Fry, Fred MacAulay, Lorraine Kelly and the current rector is Hollywood actor Brian Cox.

Dundee's City Campus is a true city centre campus only five minutes’ walk from a wide range of high street brands and independent shops and the cultural quarter. Ninewells Campus, located at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, is about a 20-minute walk from the City Campus. International air connections are possible via Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports (around 1 hour 15 minutes' by road/rail). Direct flights to London are available from Dundee Airport. Dundee is on the main East Coast rail service with direct services to Newcastle, York and London. The railway station is only five minutes' walk from the City Campus. The city's bus station is only 10 minutes’ walk from City Campus and provides connections with many major cities in Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Full details of our entry requirements can be found in our online course directory. Please visit our website for details. You may need to attend an interview for some of our courses, e.g. medicine, dentistry, education and nursing. See our website for information. Dundee has the highest number of students-per-head-of-population of any city in Scotland. Over 80 nationalities are represented in the student body. In 2013–14 the male to female ratio was 40:60. In 2013–14 the student population comprise approximately 63% undergraduate, 32% taught postgraduate, and 5% research postgraduate students.

Over 200 undergraduate courses are available in 14 academic Schools. Many courses offer the flexibility to choose new subjects and possibly to change your degree specialism in later years. Traditionally undergraduate degrees in Scotland are of 4 years duration (with the exception of architecture, dentistry and medicine). However, it is possible to complete a large number of honours degrees in 3 years by starting in Level 2, provided applicants have met the minimum entry requirements. The 4 year MA (Hons) degree programmes allow students to study a range of subjects in Levels 1 and 2. Art and design, life sciences and engineering follow core curriculums in Level 1, allowing students to change specialism in Level 2. A number of new discrete 3 year Honours degree programmes are available to those meeting the relevant entry requirements. This currently includes LLB English Law, BSc Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction and nine art and design specialisms.

The University of Dundee has a long-established commitment to teaching quality and student experience (top for teaching quality in UK in 2006 league tables). In the National Student Survey 2013, over 88% of our students were satisfied with their teaching in many subjects (86% average).  Moreover, 100% were satisfied in History, Politics and Town and Regional Planning. The Complete University Guide 2014 ranks Anatomy & Physiology and Civil Engineering at Dundee as top in Scotland and Pharmacology, Social Work and Town & Regional Planning in the top 3 in Scotland. The University received a favourable Quality Assurance Agency (ELIR) report in 2014. This highlighted that students are very positive about their experience of the University; that there is a strong partnership with the Dundee University Students’ Association, with student representation embedded at all levels of the institution; that the University is successful in supporting a diverse student population, with particularly positive feedback from students in relation to Disability Services, the Careers Service and the Library and Learning Centre; and that the University provides a comprehensive range of opportunities for students to develop their employability skills, including the innovative Enterprise Gym and Placement Base.

Over £140 million in new research and related awards secured during the last financial year. Performed at 'world leading' level in every subject area submitted to the UK Research Assessment Exercise 2008. Ranked in the top five places to work internationally by The Scientist magazine. Dundee was ranked 49th in the 2013 QS Word University Rankings for Biological Sciences. First Scottish CR-UK Cancer Centre opened in February 2010.

Dundee offers a good mix of subjects, and is particularly strong on professional and accredited degrees, such as medicine, law, dentistry, architecture, education, accountancy and nursing. There are further strengths in life sciences, engineering, computing, humanities, and social and environmental sciences. Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is one of UK's top art schools. The University is top in Scotland for research in Art and Design, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences and Laboratory-based Clinical Sciences (2008 RAE). There were further strong performances in History, Geography and Environmental Studies, Nursing and Midwifery, Computing, and Philosophy. Dundee has one of the highest graduate starting salaries in Scotland, with an average first job salary of £21,569. Over 750 generally available PCs on campus – sited in library study zones and traditional computer suites. Wireless access is available (including WiFi printing) throughout teaching and learning spaces across the campus. Wireless and cabled access to the University’s high speed network in all University accommodation.

The main library has recently been given a £6-million extension, and new features include flexible learning spaces, extensive electronic resources, self-service machines to issue and return books/DVDs, laptop charging points and lockers, and a café. Opening hours are from 7.30am until 2.30am Monday to Friday and from 9am until 2.30am at the weekends during the academic year. The university has one of the most advanced online learning environments available to students in the UK – available via the internet and mobiles, supporting all courses and providing specialist academic search and discovery tools.

Dundee University Students’ Association (DUS) has consistently been ranked among the best students' unions in the UK. Situated in the heart of the campus, the Union is a stylish and contemporary bar and nightclub which regularly hosts bands and DJs and offers a range of entertainment at night. Offering a large convenience store and a range of food outlets, inclding fast food takeaway, all-you-can-eat buffets and table service meals, the Union is the perfect place to find everything you need.

Over 70 student societies are currently affiliated to DUSA catering to a variety of interests and specific groups including acting, international students and a wide range of sporting activities. Students interested in a career in media can get involved with Discover Radio, DUSA's own internet radio station, DUSA TV, Scotland's leading student television channel, or The Magdalen, the University's student magazine. DUSA has one of the strongest representation structures in Scotland with its members sitting on the majority of University committees. The student Executive committee and Student Representative Council lead DUSA and ensure all activities are undertaken with the best interests of students at heart. In addition to the Student Services Advice Team, the University’s hosts a Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Student Law Clinic in DUSA, where students can access a range of advice.

Abertay University

Founded 1888 as Dundee Technical Institute. Described by the Scottish Office in 1902 as one of the nation's 'industrial universities'. Granted the right to use the formal title of University of Abertay Dundee in 1994. Now known as Abertay University.Based in the heart of Dundee, with all buildings on a compact city centre campus. Bus and mainline train stations within ten minutes' walk, offering services to all major cities in Scotland and beyond. Airport within 10 minutes' drive, offering direct flights to London and Jersey. Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports about one hour's drive away. Varies from course to course, usually around BBC at Higher (CC at A-level), but up to AABB at Higher (BBC at A-level) for some subjects. Roughly 48% female, 52% male. 20% of students non-UK in origin. 97% of students from state school. Applications to places ratio approximately 4 or 5:1. Fully modularized course structure allows multiple entry/exit points, including advanced entry for appropriate accredited prior learning.  

Abertay is divided into four academic departments: School of Arts, Media & Computer Games; School of Science, Engineering & Technology; Dundee Business School; and the School of Social & Health Sciences. Strengths include Environmental Science, Computer Games Technology, Computer Arts, Digital Entertainment and Smart Technologies, Computer and Network Security, Psychology and Forensic Sciences, Food/Health/Nutrition, Sports Science, Business and Management, Energy/Oil & Gas Accounting, and Law.

Imperial College London

Eight campuses in and around London, with a ninth west London campus currently under development. The main campus is in South Kensington, in central London. South Kensington is an area long established as a cultural centre for the arts, sciences and music. Imperial's neighbours include the Royal Albert Hall, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. There are excellent transport links with the underground, buses and Paddington (Heathrow Express) and Victoria (Gatwick Express) mainline train stations nearby.

Entry requirements for undergraduate courses range from A*A*A to AAB at A level, or equivalent qualification, depending on the course. Specific A-level (or equivalent) subjects may be required to apply for some subjects. Find out more about entry requirements at Imperial on the website.

In 2012–13 there were approximately 14,5000 undergraduate and postgraduate students of which 37% were women. 31% of students are from outside the European Union. Students come from more than 126 countries.On average, undergraduate applications to admissions ratio for 2012 entry was approximately 6.5:1. Acknowledged worldwide as a centre of excellence for teaching.

In the 2013 National Student Survey the College’s overall Teaching Satisfaction score increased to 88% (+2% from 2012). Consistently recognised as one of the top UK university institutions for research quality. Research income is one of the largest in the UK – £429 million for 2012–13.

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 72.9% of Imperial's research activity was judged as world-leading or internationally excellent, the highest proportion of any UK university.

Amongst the top tier of scientific, engineering and medical research and teaching institutions in the world. Pays particular regard to the practical application of science, engineering and medicine in industry, commerce and healthcare. Fosters interdisciplinary working internally and collaborates widely externally. The Central Library at the South Kensington campus houses a large proportion of the taught course materials and offers extensive study space. Offers 24-hour access during the summer examination period. More than 3,400 PCs are available for student use in libraries and departmental areas.

Imperial College Union has over 300 clubs and societies, amongst the highest number in the UK.

Union venues play host to club nights, comedy nights, cinema and other entertainments regularly throughout term. Union facilities at the South Kensington campus include three bars and two catering outlets, all at student value prices.

Sport Imperial's facilities offer free gym and swimming to all students, both at the state-of-the-art Ethos Sports Centre in South Kensington, and at facilities across the College's other campuses. Imperial College Union has a wide range of sports clubs for students of varying abilities. Many compete at a high level. Sport Imperial offers a variety of scholarships for performance athletes. For further information on sports scholarships available at Imperial, please contact Anthony Hennelly 

Ulster University

Ulster University, located in Northern Ireland, was founded in 1984 by Royal Charter. The University can trace its roots back to 1845 when Magee College was established in Derry~Londonderry and, 1849 when the School of Art and Design was inaugurated in Belfast.

The University has four campuses: Coleraine, Belfast, Jordanstown (seven miles outside Belfast) and the Magee campus in Derry~Londonderry.  All campuses are served by excellent bus and train networks. There are regular ferry services to Scotland and England, and Northern Ireland's three regional airports serve many GB and international destinations.

Entry standards vary by course at Ulster. The online prospectus contains full details of entry requirements at Ulster. Our fees are £3,685 for Northern Ireland and EU students and £6,000 for GB students for full-time undergraduate courses (2014–15 entry). There is no cap or limit on the number of GB or international students which the University is permitted to admit (except in the Allied Health Professions and social work). Ulster University's Talented Athlete Entry Scheme is designed to assist talented athletes in gaining access to a quality education whilst attaining success at the highest level in their chosen sport.  We are the largest university on the island of Ireland. We are in the top 20 UK universities for UCAS applications, receiving around 35,000 applications each year to our undergraduate courses. 

We currently welcome more than 25,000 students from over 90 countries and our 140,000 alumni come from 121 countries. We are in the top 10 of UK Universities in providing access to students from all economic backgrounds. The University has over 3,500 international students from 90 different countries. 58% of Ulster University’s students are female, 42% male. Additionally, there are approximately 5,000 students currently studying for Ulster-accredited qualifications at other  nstitutions or via distance learning.

Each campus has a distinct character and while some courses are offered at more than one campus, there is a degree of specialisation across the campuses. Belfast concentrates on art and design, architecture and hospitality; Jordanstown concentrates on business and management, the built environment, computing and engineering, health and sport sciences, and social sciences; Coleraine is focused on Pharmacy, Environmental and Life Sciences, humanities, modern languages and tourism management; whilst at Magee there is a concentration on creative and performing arts, nursing and social work, computing, business and management, and social sciences.

Harper Adams University

Very high quality teaching. Rated highly for industry contacts and graduate employment – 98.3% of our graduates obtained full-time employment (Destination of Leavers from HE Survey 2012). Rated highly by satisfied students – rated as eighth in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Single campus location in beautiful Shropshire countryside. A shuttle bus is available three times a day for students living in nearby Newport to get to campus. Free parking. The ratio of University owned workstation to students is 1:4.

All workstations have access to the internet. Most IT facilities open 13.25 hours each day of the week (7 hours each on Saturday and Sunday). The open-access areas are open 24/7 and students can access services through the University portal from their own laptops or computers 24/7. 41,000 books and 3,000 journals in the Bamford Library, making it one of the largest specialist land-based collections in the UK. The Learner Support Co-ordinator arranges support for learners with disabilities. Prior to arrival at the University students are invited to complete and return a Learner Support Self Assessment indicating if they have a disability. They are also encouraged to contact the University prior to arrival to discuss their support needs and application for the Disabled Students' Allowance (if appropriate). Students will meet with the Learner Support Co-ordinator at start of the academic year to discuss support needs.

Disability support includes an Assessment of Study Needs carried out in University (through the University of Derby Access Centre). Additional examination support including extra time and any other support recommended in the Assessment of Study Needs or other appropriate evidence). Other support needs include note takers and sign language interpreters.

Active Student Union. Many different clubs and societies available, as well as many sporting clubs and teams. Student Union President is a one-year sabbatical position, rest of executive are first/second year students. Ledgendary social programme on campus. Busy and varied social programme on campus, plenty of opportunities to attend events off-campus, from club nights in Birmingham to the annual ski trip abroad. Student services building. Farm-based education centre. Extension to student social space. Agricultural Engineering Innovation Centre. New teaching building on central campus. Veterinary Service Centre (opening 2014). Dedicated Entomology laboratory (opening 2014). Dairy Innovation Centre (planned).

The University of Hull

Over 80% of the University’s research was found to be of international quality (most subject areas contained world-leading work). Six interdisciplinary research themes bring together research into some of the most complex challenges facing the world today: connected communities; creative economy; energy and the environment; ethics and social justice; global economy, maritime and security; health and wellbeing. Research at Hull has impact locally, nationally and internationally.

The University’s research has helped shape the world through ground-breaking discoveries such as stable liquid crystals – now used worldwide in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for smartphones, computer screens and televisions – and the first ultrasound scanner for detection of osteoporosis.

A £27.4-million project to revolutionise the Brynmor Jones library on the Hull campus is underway. The project is due for completion in spring 2014 and will see the creation of a state-of-the-art place of learning for generations to come. The Allam Building , a £1.5-million research centre, which houses a new biomedical research facility tackling cancer and other major diseases, was officially opened in August 2013. The University is also investing in technology infrastructure across its campuses, including high-speed wi-fi and giving students in University residences access to free Keysurf broadband internet access at 10Mbps and KeyView Television.

Named one of the safest Students’ Union in country, achieving a gold standard at the Best Bar None Awards 2013. Crowned as the Higher Education Students’ Union of the year in NUS Awards 2012.

The Job Shop offers invaluable help with finding part-time, temporary and vacation jobs.

The Advice Centre is available for help with any student issues. 

Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella. Poet Roger McGough. BBC Radio 4 presenter Jenni Murray. Journalist and former Beirut hostage John McCarthy. Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company Muhtar Kent. CEO of BSkyB Jeremy Darroch. Philip Larkin. Philip Larkin served as University of Hull librarian from 1955 to 1985 and wrote some of his most celebrated works during this time.

Heythrop College

Heythrop is located in the beautiful Kensington Square in one of the most exclusive areas of London. A stone’s throw from both leafy parks and a bustling High Street it couldn’t be better situated. Heythrop students also have access to the college’s private gardens. Heythrop is less than five minutes’ walk from High Street Kensington Underground Station, linking it to the entirety of the tube network and the rail network beyond. Regular, and 24 hour, buses connect the High Street to the West End and the rest of Central London.

Much of Central London is within walking distance (by far the cheapest form of transport), with Oxford Street, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush and Knightsbridge all within an easy distance of Heythrop. London also has an extensive cycle network. Heythrop provides space to park bikes securely, and the closest cycle hire dock is two minutes from the front door.

Two dedicated computer suites on site provide all students with a good chance of access to a machine whenever they need, as well as free wireless internet throughout the site.

Students are given an§ allowance of free printing and photocopying and topping up this allowance is easy and reasonably priced. Heythrop’s extensive library is split onsite into the Theology and Philosophy libraries, both of which also contain computers for student use. As students of the University of London, Heythrop students have full access to the University library at Senate House, home to roughly 3 million volumes, as well as the libraries of all the other University of London colleges. Heythrop is committed to making the adjustments needed to ensure that students with disabilities are fully included in the life of the College.

Some students have found that Heythrop’s size helps – it would be hard to slip through the net, and you benefit from the eagerness of all concerned for you to be able to succeed.

Examples of help given can include producing learning materials in different formats, providing a note-taker in lectures and supplying technological aids such as mini-disc recorders or specialist software. The vast majority of the Heythrop site is wheelchair accessible. 

Heythrop has an active Student's Union which organizes many activities, events, clubs and societies. The executive team is headed up by the sabbatical President and the sabbatical Vice-President, students who have either completed their studies or have taken a year out in order to fill these full-time positions. In 2013 a new bar opened, along with enhancements to student space within the Students' Union. Heythrop also houses The Lion newspaper, which was started in 2010 to provide the students of Heythrop with an independent source of information about the College as well as providing a platform for discussion and debate. The Lion is a founding member of the London Student Journalism Support Network, which won the NUS 'Best Student Media' Award in 2011. All Heythrop students are also members of the University of London Union (ULU), situated next to Senate House in Bloomsbury. This provides students with a wider net of social and extra-curricular activity, a gym and a swimming pool, as well as a student bar and venue for student events. All Heythrop Students' Union societies are free to join. Heythrop students are also welcome to join the student societies of all the other colleges of the University of London, as well as our Kensington neighbours Imperial College.

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.

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. Kent is one of an elite band of institutions who have scored 90% and above for overall student satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey (NSS). All of our academic schools produce world-leading research, meaning our students learn directly from top-rated researchers. Kent scored 88% for overall teaching satisfaction in the 2013 NSS. National Teaching Fellowships have been awarded to Kent staff for the past five years. Strong international focus helps students develop a global perspective to their learning. 89% of Kent students ranked our staff as enthusiastic about their subject area in the 2013 NSS.

Lancaster University

Initiated under Royal Charter and the first students accepted in 1964. Lancaster is now one of only six collegiate universities in England. Each college has its own distinctive character, community and support network and all boast small close-knit communities in which students live and work for the duration of their studies at Lancaster, providing a friendly, safe and secure environment for all students. The campus is located a short distance from the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster, and near to the Lune Valley and the Forest of Bowland (areas of outstanding natural beauty) and on the edge of the Lake District. 

As well as the union nightclub in Lancaster, nine colleges on campus have their own bars, facilities and social spaces. One of the largest enterprise and volunteering programmes in the country, with opportunities to volunteer abroad. Last year 1,200 students took part in volunteering projects across the region. These activities add value to the Lancaster Award – an employer focussed award which recognises the achievements of our students outside their programme of study.

Easy access to Manchester and Liverpool to the south, and the Lake District just to the north. Three hours to London by train. Buses leave the station in town every 5 minutes on weekdays for the university. Cycle track to University from Lancaster. A brand new £20-m sports centre – the centre includes fitness suites, a new eight-lane pool and a new climbing wall designed with input from renowned mountaineer and Lancaster University Chancellor Sir Christian Bonington. Students can make the most of the 150-year-old woodland surrounding the campus with a new trail through the campus grounds. The 2.6-mile route includes an outdoor trim trail – a series of fixed, timber exercise stations. Lancaster is in the first quartile of UK universities in the BUSA national rankings.

Each of the nine colleges have approximately 26 sports teams. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise confirmed that 92% of research at Lancaster is of international quality. First in UK for Physics. In the UK's top three for Bio-medicine. Art and Design in the UK's top three (which at Lancaster includes Music, Theatre, Film and New Media in the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts). Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) ranked joint fifth in the country. Sociology is ranked fifth in the country.Computing has 100% of research considered to be of international quality.

Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University is a small university with a big reputation. An employer-focused university with extensive industry links, Leeds Trinity University is renowned for teaching excellence; high student satisfaction; and for producing highly employable graduates. Founded as a teacher training college in 1966 with just 300 students, today the University has over 3,000 students and offers undergraduate honours BA and BSc degrees, postgraduate degrees and certificates, and foundation degrees in a variety of subjects in the areas of humanities, journalism, education, media, business and marketing. Leeds Trinity University pioneered the inclusion of professional work placements with every undergraduate degree, and they remain an integral, assessed part of every degree. This means that all of its students graduate with degree-related work experience, and as a result, 91% of its graduates are working or studying six months after graduating according to the latest statistics from the HESA Destination of Leavers Survey 2012.

Leeds is an amazing student city. One of the UK’s largest cities, it has a population of around 200,000 students and is renowned for its nightlife, culture and shopping, as well as being an internationally recognised major centre of learning. Leeds Trinity is located in Horsforth, just a short train or bus journey from Leeds city centre. Travel times from the city centre are 20 minutes by car, 30 minutes by bus, and 10 minutes by train. Leeds is about two hours from London by train, and by car there's easy access to the A1, M1 and M62.

The University operates a free shuttle bus service to all campus users and visitors which connects the University to Horsforth Railway Station and the amenities of Horsforth. The shuttle operates weekdays during term time. There are three pre-9 a.m. services running from Horsforth Railway Station to Leeds Trinity followed by a twice hourly circular service continuing until 6.45 p.m.

At Leeds Trinity, all facilities, including accommodation, lecture theatres, classrooms, student support services, dining, and sports facilities are located on a green, leafy campus with amazing views over the suburbs of Horsforth and Cookridge.

Students enjoy low-cost rates at Trinity Fitness, our sports centre which includes a sports hall, a fully-fitted fitness suite with free weights area, two treatment rooms, a movement and spin studio, a gymnasium (incorporating dance studio facilities) and two squash courts. Outdoor sports facilities include three full-size rugby/football pitches, six dedicated tennis courts, two multi-use hard courts and a running track. The most recent addition is a 3G Astroturf Pitch, which is the latest generation of 3G synthetic turf accredited by FIFATM for football and the FIHTM for Hockey.

The University is also represented by a variety of teams in football, rugby union and rugby league, cheerleading, badminton, and netball among others. More information can be found online. Our student bar and venue, the Lounge, was redeveloped and opened in January 2013. It offers students a fantastic, central, 24/7 social facility on the main campus, offering hot and cold food and drink, plus a bar at pre-set times. Further consultations are planned with students to determine if future developments are needed.

The Finance Office has been relocated to opposite the Student Administration office, designed to improve accessibility and create a one-stop-shop corridor for all student administration and finance related queries.

University of Worcester

Originally founded in 1946 as a Teacher Training College. Degree-awarding powers held since 1996.

Granted full university status in 2005. 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. 

Find out about entry requirements at Worcester online. 

66% of students are female.

61% of students are mature (21 years old and over).

27% of students study on a part-time basis.

Applications to places ratio 5:1.

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. There are opportunities to mix full-time and part-time study. A change to the curriculum in 2013 allows more opportunity for course-related employability skills training and activities. 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. 

All academic staff are expected to engage in advanced scholarship and research. The University has a number of well-regarded research centres, including the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Centre, and the Association for Dementia Studies. Other particularly strong subjects include health sciences, including Psychology, Biological Sciences, English, and History. 

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. 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. 

Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University was founded in 1750 as a technical college.  Full university status was granted in 1992.  Watch the history of RGU and find out how we’ve evolved. The University has always focused on delivering education that prepares students for the professional world: by working closely with employers at all stages of the students’ journey, from course development and accreditation to providing scholarships and work based placements and experiences. This is why we have such a successful graduate employment record (seeacademic strengths below).

Robert Gordon University has invested heavily in the Garthdee campus and has just completed phase one of our exciting £120-million campus development. When the project is completed we will offer even more world-class learning and research facilities. Read about the amazing campus transformation. Robert Gordon University has an international reputation for providing high quality education right through from undergraduate to postgraduate and PhD level, alongside high quality courses to support continuing professional and personal development. Find out more on the University's track record.

Aberdeen is situated in the north east of Scotland. Frequent, cheap air, rail and bus connections to Aberdeen exist from the majority UK cities, making it hugely accessible. Find out more about transport links. Love the great outdoors? With two rivers running through Aberdeen, its picturesque sandy beaches, the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park nearby, Aberdeen attracts photographers, artists, sailors, surfers, kayakers, kite enthusiasts, rowers, walkers, golfers, mountain, rock and ice climbers, snowboarders and white water rafters!

Aberdeen is ranked as the best city to live and work in in Scotland, and 2ndbest in the UK, according to "Good Growth for Cities, 2013". RGU has been ranked as the second best value university in the UK for students living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland in the Student Value for Money report 2012 by Simple Landlords Insurance. These rankings take into account university league table standings, average rental costs and tuition fees. 

Each course description in the prospectus gives a guide to the entry requirements that the University accepts. International students should contact International@rgu.ac.uk for guidance on acceptable qualifications and English language requirements. Get more details about entry requirements at Robert Gordon University.

Student Mix

The total student population is approximately 16,000 – this is split 63:37 between full-time and part-time students.

The total student population is 64% undergraduates and 36% postgraduates.

The male/female split is 44:56, and the home/overseas student split is 78:22. 

All courses are based on a modular structure and offer a range of exit qualifications.

Many courses are made up of both compulsory and optional modules that allow you to tailor your studies to your interests and ambitions. Over 90% of our undergraduate courses offer placement opportunities. The University offers the flexibility of distance learning and part-time study options for some undergraduate courses and for most postgraduate courses. 

All courses are subject to initial approval and validation. Each course is then subject to a subsequent six yearly institution-led Subject Review. Course performance is monitored annually. Each Faculty has Learning Enhancement Co-ordinators (LECs), who are academics with a responsibility to develop learning and teaching practice.

The last national Research Assessment Exercise took place in 2008. The University was judged to have world-class research in 8 of 11 categories that apply to our subject portfolio. Over 70% of research is classed as being of international quality. The University is in the top 20 modern universities for research in the whole of the UK. The University is building on this excellence with the establishment of three multi-disciplinary Research Institutes. They focus on translational research in the areas of excellence. IDEAS – Institute for Innovation, Design and Sustainability Research. Topics: Engineering; Environmental Science; Computing; Architecture & Built Environment and Art & Design. IHWR – Institute for Health and Welfare Research. Topics: Pharmacy & Life Sciences; Health Sciences; Applied Social Studies and Nursing & Midwifery.

ImaGeS – Institute for Management, Governance and Society Research. Topics: Business & Enterprise; Governance & Society and Information & Communication.years. 

Due to our vocational courses – we are consistently named as one of the best UK Universities for graduate employment.  Read more about our graduate employability success rates. In the latest independent National Student Survey, the overall student satisfaction score at RGU has remained at 87% All undergraduate courses offer an effective combination of academic study and practical experience, with most including periods of work placement. All of our courses are designed and developed in close consultation with the relevant professional bodies, and, where relevant, courses will carry accreditation by the relevant professional bodies.

Oxford Brookes University

The School operates internationally, with students from more than 150 countries currently on its programmes, and is well placed to respond to an increasingly global marketplace due to our international focus to teaching. Oxford Brookes University is a forward-looking university with a longstanding reputation for employability. Its graduates have gone on to join global companies including Facebook, Apple, IBM, BMW, Microsoft, Virgin Atlantic and KPMG, amongst others. Find out what students have to say about studying at Oxford Brookes University Business School on ourstudent profiles pages. 

Oxford Brookes University Business School has an excellent reputation for its teaching and learning. The Oxford Global Brookes MBA is ranked in the 7th globally in the QS Distance Online MBA rankings. Undergraduate students are offered a highly regarded work placement scheme with international organisations including Waitrose, Harley Davidson, BBC and VW. 

The Business School courses are accredited by professional organisations including The Chartered Management Institute (CMI), The Association of MBAs (AMBA), The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Oxford Brookes is one of very few UK business schools designated as a Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning and charged with sharing best practice in teaching and learning with other business schools in the UK. Students are taught by the lecturers who write the textbooks used by other universities.

With nearly 40,000 students in the city from all over the world and from all kinds of backgrounds, Oxford is one of the world’s most student orientated city. Students make up 20% of the city's population, providing a vibrant mix of culture, heritage and innovation. In Oxford you'll be at the heart of the UK's most successful economic region, in a centre for leading industries. You'll have easy access to London and the 'M4 Corridor' - a hub for technology and financial services - as well as the numerous businesses and hi-tech firms located in the Oxford area.

Oxford is a cultural hub and a centre for leading industries, which makes it an amazing place to learn. Students can take advantage of everything that the city has on offer. Cultural, learning and work opportunities are enhanced by its location as one of Europe's major educational, scientific and technological centres.

Students writing dissertations have access to world-leading resources including the Bodleian Library, the country's second largest library, and the Radcliffe Science Library. The Ashmolean Museum and The Museum of Natural History are also all on their doorstep. Students can also join the world famous Oxford Union that has hosted celebrities, world leaders, royalty and actors. Speakers that students have listened to on a variety of topics in the past include, President Regan, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Anna Wintour, Jerry Springer and David Cameron. 

Bishop Grosseteste University

Established in 1862 as a Diocesan Training College and changed name to Bishop Grosseteste College in 1962 to mark the centenary year. Awarded University College status in the summer of 2006 and University status in December 2013, becoming Bishop Grosseteste University. Named after Bishop Robert Grosseteste, an 18th-century Bishop of Lincoln. In case you’re wondering, Grosseteste is pronounced "grohs-test", or "gross test".  Based in a single site campus in the heart of historic Lincoln. All of Lincoln's major facilities are within walking distance of the University campus.

Lincoln has good rail links throughout the country, along with easy access to the A1.

Entry requirements vary depending on the particular course chosen. The UCAS tariff points system is used for undergraduate entry, but we welcome students with a range of qualifications and make every effort to personalise each entry offer. Entry requirements for each course are available on our website  

All students (including undergraduate and postgraduate students)

22% male, 78% female.

35% mature students (aged 21 or over at the start of undergraduate study, or 25 or over for postgraduate).

The ratio of applicants to accepted applicants differs depending on the subject, ranging from 2:1 up to 6:1. 22% male, 78% female. 28% mature students (aged 21 or over at the start of undergraduate study). 

We offer many courses on a part-time basis. Our Foundation Degrees are a flexible form of full-time study and are also a great option for those wanting to study without having to give up work, as they fit in around your normal working week.