Coventry University

University traces its history back to 1843 and the establishment of the School of Design. 1970 was a major landmark in the University’s history. The Lanchester Polytechnic was formed. Named after Frederick Lanchester. By 1980 the name was changed to Coventry Polytechnic. In June 1992 the Further and Higher Education Act enabled the institution to adopt the title of Coventry University.As well as traditional degree course, Coventry offers part-time, short and Continuing Professional Development courses. We use lots of different teaching and assessment methods to suit different learning. Styles include simulation exercises, role play, and research projects on your course.

You may be asked to prepare presentations, posters or papers for student conferences, or show off final year work; you may be asked to write essays or reports, and to do class tests or 'unseen' exams. Prompt feedback on assignments – we aim to get marks and comments back to you within 15 working days. Research Programmes commended by the QAA for the training that we provide and the attention given to career development. A research framework that provides you with a supervisory team who have the skills and knowledge to support and encourage your progression.

Quality and Research Support provides expect advice, administration support, training and skills.

A dedicated Graduate Centre as a hub for postgraduate students.

Coventry University is an evolving and innovative university with a growing reputation for excellence in education. Independent surveys show that they provide a caring and supportive environment, enriched by a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience. With strong vocational emphasis of courses and links with the best industry organisations, the university is firmly focussed on preparing students for successful futures.

TheHub, the centre of student and social life on campus. Lanchester Library –  £16-m library, home to almost 1,200 study spaces and 375 computer workstations. Sport and Recreation Centre. Dedicated Graduate Centre for Postgraduate students. Smart Campus, wi-fi enabled and hundreds of PCs available. The Disabilities Office is based in TheHub and has a team of staff who can provide advice and support on a range of issues. Practical advice and support for prospective students wishing to study at Coventry.  Coventry University Students Union is based in our new Hub building. An independent charity, separate from the University. Organises lots of social events and activities through its many sports clubs and societies.You can also start your own society.  Sport and Recreation Centre, houses our new refurbished Fitness Suite. Students can hire sports hall to play football, volleyball, badminton, cricket, etc. There is also an outdoor facility where students can play football, cricket or rugby on the astro turf or pitches.

City University London

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

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

The University’s courses are designed to ensure that students achieve high academic standards while developing an understanding of the business and professional world. Students learn how they can apply their knowledge, entrepreneurial ideas and talents in their future careers. City’s academic range is broadly-based with world leading strengths in business; law; health sciences; engineering; mathematical sciences; informatics; social sciences; and the arts including journalism and music.

Many of City’s courses are accredited by professional bodies and students benefit from City’s central London location and the University’s extensive network of links with major London employers. The University has received six awards under the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme in recognition of its excellent work in technology-enhanced learning and educational development. The 2012 Institutional Review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education found that the University has clear strategies in place to ensure that staff and others involved in the delivery of teaching are appropriately qualified, and for the continuous development of its staffing base. Students indicated high levels of satisfaction with teaching and learning and acknowledged ongoing improvements.

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), the University rose to 41st in the UK, an increase of 18 places since the previous RAE in 2001. Over 80% of City’s submitted research is internationally recognised and the 2008 RAE identified 15 areas of academic activity where research was assessed as achieving world-leading or internationally-excellent quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour.  City University London has a strong focus on postgraduate education with over a third of its students undertaking postgraduate taught or research degrees. 

Cass Business School is the business school for the City of London and attracts students from all over the world. It is among the global elite of business schools with accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

  

The University has invested significantly in technological developments that benefit students' learning. In addition to state-of-the-art computing, library and laboratory facilities the University’s e-learning environment, Moodle, provides instant access to course materials, resources, interactive activities and assessment and communication tools. 

The review identified a number of examples of good practice at the University, including its proactive approach to student engagement and the use of 'Student Ambassadors' to facilitate student engagement in widening participation activities in local schools; and the activities of Student Buddies at induction to support new students.

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 Stansted airport. Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports about one hour's drive away.

Fully modularized course structure allows multiple entry/exit points, including advanced entry for appropriate accredited prior learning. New for 2015 entrants: accelerated degree option enabling students to complete a full four-year undergraduate degree inside three years by telescoping the last two years into 15 months. This is offered on seven different programmes across the Abertay.

Numerous professional accreditations can be found listed on individual course pages on our website, including Association of International Accountants; Creative Skillset; Sony Playstation First; British Computer Society Educational Affiliate; Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, and British Psychological Society.  Teaching is QAA Scotland 'UK Quality Assured'.

One of the most research-intensive modern universities in the UK, as measured by REF2014. Overall research scores 18% higher in REF2014 than in the previous survey. Overall research quality rated as 'recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour'. 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; plus the Abertay Graduate School. Strengths include Environmental Science, Computer Games Technology, Computer Arts, Ethical Hacking and Digital Security, Psychology and Forensic Sciences, Food/Health/Nutrition, Sports Science, Business and Management, Energy/Oil & Gas Accounting, and Law.

Modern library with 265 workstations and free Wi-Fi throughout the campus. A further 600+ elsewhere on campus, making a total of 865 workstations for a student population of 5,000 – one of the highest ratios in the UK. Large Student Centre incorporating two bars, function space, theatre/cinema, art gallery, campus shop, bistro and games room. Home to the UK's first Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education. New Support Enquiry Zone opened in 2014 – a one-stop shop for all student support services including academic, finance, accommodation. 

London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University is a modern and forward-looking institution. Its mission is: Transforming Lives, Meeting Needs, Building Careers. London Met has offered affordable quality education in the heart of the capital since 1848, making it one of London’s oldest educational institutions. The University has enjoyed a long tradition of royal Patronage which has endured since Prince Albert became Patron in 1850. Today, HRH The Duke of York is Patron of London Met. 

London Met’s buildings are across three areas in the heart of the capital. All buildings are fully accessible by public transport and within walking distance of several stations. Campuses in the heart of the city include those near stations at Moorgate, Aldgate and Shoreditch: here fast-moving, high-flying financiers rub shoulders with artists attracted by the cultural industries of Brick Lane and East London. The University's north campus is just a short walk from Holloway, and Highbury and Islington stations: this area is well known for its wide range of restaurants, bars, beautiful parks and independent shops. 

The University's primary concern when considering an application is that the candidate demonstrates potential to succeed on their chosen course. Entry requirements differ for each course and candidates are advised to visit course pages on the website for more details. Degree courses: students must be 18 or over; have GCSE grade C in English Language or key skills qualification level 3 or equivalent; GCSE grade C in Maths or equivalent in some cases.

Oxford Brookes University Business School

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. 

Studying for a master's degree

A postgraduate business qualification can make a real difference. Whether you are seeking to improve your career prospects, increase your salary, start your own business or for professional development, studying for one of our full-time master's programmes could be the best step forward. This is because our courses are accredited by professional organisations including the CMI, AMBA, ACCA, CIM and CILT. This makes a master’s degree from Oxford Brookes stand out to employers which is increasingly important in a competitive job market. In particular Oxford Brookes University Business School graduates have secured employment in a number of prestigious companies including Facebook, Deloitte UK, Nestle, Centrica, British Airways, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. Others have set up their own businesses.  On some courses students can personalise their studies in order to achieve their preferred career goals with specific pathways including marketing, entrepreneurship and CSR.

Postgraduate students also have the option to take a self-funded field trip module. In the past trips have included visits to Harvard University, MIT, Reebok, Ocean Spray, Federal Reserve Bank and other companies. This enables students to meet with leaders of global firms, receive presentations from global academic experts, and tour company facilities. This is attractive to employers because it shows they can view the world from an international perspective.

The Business School Postgraduate Centre at Wheatley Campus has a state-of-the-art lecture theatre, well equipped seminar rooms and a postgraduate lounge and private study area. This consists of the Simon Williams building that is an exciting social space, which provides an alternative environment to lecture halls, libraries. Students can sit with friends, work on group assignments or meet with staff.

The Courtauld Institute of Art

Founded by the politician Viscount Lee of Fareham, the industrialist Samuel Courtauld, and the lawyer Sir Robert Witt in 1932. Originally located in Portman Square, until the move to Somerset House in 1989. Currently celebrating its 75th anniversary.Location and Transport

The Institute and its Gallery are based in central London, close to many cultural institutions, theatres, cinemas, clubs and the West End. Somerset House is one of the most important neo-Classical buildings in the country. Central location within easy access of mainline stations, the underground and buses. The standard A-level offer for the BA History of Art in 2008 was AAB. Usual entry requirements for postgraduate courses is a good 2.1 (an overall average of 65%) in a relevant subject.

The 460 students enrolled in the academic year 2013/14 comprise:  Full-time degree courses. Full or part-time research. Many short courses and summer schools.  We received the highest rating in the recent Quality Assurance Agency Institutional Audit. All classes are taught in small groups which, means students get to know their teachers (and fellow students) very well.  We were awarded 5* in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. World-class academic staff. Alumni include distinguished art historians, novelists, artists and poets, art dealers, journalists and the heads of major museums and galleries. The book library provides access to a significant art historical collection at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The other libraries contain more than 200,000 slides, photographs, architectural drawings, sculpture and illuminated manuscripts. IT centre provides private study areas, computers, printing and scanning facilites, technical support, internet café and wireless internet access.

All students are invited to join the Student Union of the Institute and participate in its activities.

Students at the institute are also entitled to make use of the University of London Union in Malet Street. Facilities at ULU include a music venue, bars, café, shop and fitness centre, which includes a swimming pool. Students may participate in the wide variety of University of London sports teams and organizations. Recent/Prospective New Builds. The Institute is located in Somerset House, a spectacular and historically important Georgian building in the centre of London. 

Newman University

Formed in 1968 to train teachers, Newman University has expanded to provide a range of single and combined honours degrees, higher degrees and work-based foundation degrees. Birmingham is at the heart of the UK's rail and motorway network. There is easy access to Newman from the M6, M5 and M42.  Birmingham International airport has flights to many parts of the world, and low cost airlines. Based in the south west of the city, Newman is approximately 20 minutes from the city centre and overlooks the picturesque Bartley reservoir. Entry requirements vary by course but for most courses the following requirements apply:

Single and Combined HonoursYou will normally need to have a minimum of 280 points, including grades BC or above at A2 level; plus five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language at grade C or above. Some Single and Combined Honours courses will require qualifications in a particular subject at A-level or GCSE. Please see the course specific entry profile for more information. Primary Initial Teacher EducationYou will normally need to have 280 UCAS points including grades BC or above at A2 level (AS, General Studies or Critical Thinking are not considered), plus you will have passed five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and a science-related subject at grade C or above prior to application. Recent and relevant work experience, during the last two years, in a British primary state school setting is required before the interview. Please remember that applicants to Initial Teacher Education courses, will also need to meet CRB, and health clearance requirements, see the Additional Entry requirements section for further information.

Most courses comprise of a combination of essential modules to ensure students have a solid grounding in their subject, complemented by a range of optional modules to allow students to specialise in areas of greatest interest. A range of flexible learning courses allow students to study alongside full-time students, offering a more flexible and affordable university experience.

As a student-centred university, teaching standards are exceptionally high, as recognised by the National Student Survey. An interactive teaching style is used to enable students to question and embed their understanding. Newman historically has one of the best graduate employment rates in the UK.

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. Warwick Skills Certificate offers all students accredited training in professional and employability skills. All courses are built around core and optional modules. Some courses allow students to take additional modules to add breadth and depth to their studies.All undergraduate degrees offer either an integrated industrial/work experience year or the opportunity to take a year out for work experience.

Warwick is ranked 7th in the UK for research having 19 departments in the top ten in the UK in their unit of assessment. 65% of Warwick’s research is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (quality level 3* or 4*. One of the largest in the UK, the main building has been recently redeveloped at a cost of £11 million. Has a pub, a cocktail bar, a restaurant, tea shop and a 'food to go' outlet with several bars in the Venue. Has a live music venue and club with events throughout the week organised by the Ents team as well as student societies. Extensive range of sports clubs and societies.

Runs one of the largest international student arts festivals in the world. The university invests significant resources in providing open access computer workstations – currently around 1,500 open access workstations exist.

Coventry University

University traces its history back to 1843 and the establishment of the School of Design. 1970 was a major landmark in the University’s history. The Lanchester Polytechnic was formed. Named after Frederick Lanchester. By 1980 the name was changed to Coventry Polytechnic.In June 1992 the Further and Higher Education Act enabled the institution to adopt the title of Coventry University.  Coventry is the eighth largest city in the UK. A student city that is easy to get to and easy to get around. Only 1 hour from London by train and 20 minutes from Birmingham.

Coventry University accepts a range of qualifications that enable students to progress onto undergraduate programmes. Degree programmes required 160–260 UCAS tariff points, depending on the subject. As well as traditional degree course, Coventry offers part-time, short and Continuing Professional Development courses.  We use lots of different teaching and assessment methods to suit different learning. Styles include simulation exercises, role play, and research projects on your course. You may be asked to prepare presentations, posters or papers for student conferences, or show off final year work; you may be asked to write essays or reports, and to do class tests or 'unseen' exams. Prompt feedback on assignments – we aim to get marks and comments back to you within 15 working days.

Research Programmes commended by the QAA for the training that we provide and the attention given to career development. A research framework that provides you with a supervisory team who have the skills and knowledge to support and encourage your progression. Quality and Research Support provides expect advice, administration support, training and skills. A dedicated Graduate Centre as a hub for postgraduate students. Coventry University is an evolving and innovative university with a growing reputation for excellence in education. Independent surveys show that they provide a caring and supportive environment, enriched by a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience. With strong vocational emphasis of courses and links with the best industry organisations, the university is firmly focussed on preparing students for successful futures.

Student Facilities.  Sport and Recreation Centre. Dedicated Graduate Centre for Postgraduate students. Smart Campus, wi-fi enabled and hundreds of PCs available.

University of Strathclyde

Established in 1796 when Professor John Anderson, one of the leading figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning'. Received the Royal Charter in 1964. Today Strathclyde’s ambition is to be among the leading technological universities in the world. It is committed to the highest standards of teaching, research and knowledge exchange, and has a track record of making technologies and innovation applicable for the benefit of society and the environment. It is proud of its strong links with business and industry. It challenges traditional academic boundaries to solve global problems, and at the same time takes pride in its place at the heart of the city of Glasgow. It is home to students from more than 100 countries. Located in the centre of Glasgow, one of Europe's most exciting cities, and close to Scotland's stunning scenery, including Loch Lomond.

The University’s community is now together on one site, following the arrival at the city centre campus of around 350 staff and 2,000 students previously based at the Jordanhill campus in the west end of Glasgow. Their move to the £38 million Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences quarter forms part of a wider £350-million campus investment plan.City centre location close to central train and bus stations and only 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport. 

Although over 55%  of students come from the west of Scotland, Strathclyde welcomes students from over 140 countries. 51% male to 49% female. Strathclyde has a reputation for innovative, flexible learning which is relevant to students and employers. BA in Arts and Social Sciences offers a range of subjects before one or two are studied in-depth at Honours level. Students can take elective subjects outwith their discipline, including classes at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship designed to develop employable skills.

The International Study Centre offers international students on campus degree preparation for undergraduate & postgraduate degrees. The pathway programmes provides students with the necessary academic skills and English language tutoring to undertake a degree at the University of Strathclyde.  According to the most recent National Student Survey, our student satisfaction levels stand at 86%, and our students rate us more highly than average score for UK universities in terms of Learning Resources, Personal Development and Students’ Union. Subject areas with particularly strong showings included: Medical Technology (Prosthetics & Orthotics) (100%), Molecular Biology (100%), Biophysics & Biochemistry (100%).  Chemistry, Economics, Human & Social Geography (Geography) and Human Resource Management all scored 97%.

De Montfort University

DMU is a dynamic institution with a long and vibrant history of improving people’s lives through education. Originally founded as the Leicester School of Art in 1870, the university has evolved through many incarnations including the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology and Leicester Polytechnic. The university takes its name from Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, who is widely credited with establishing the first parliament in 1265. More recently, DMU was the first stop on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK in 2012. Today, DMU offers a diverse portfolio of courses that are specially designed to provide industry-relevant skills and are based on a foundation of innovation and creativity. 

Leicester is at the heart of England with excellent transport links. It is just off the M1 and close to the main A1, with easy access to the north and south. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the south west. Sat nav – please use postcode LE2 7DP. Please note there is no parking on campus, apart from Saturday open days. Public car parks will be clearly signposted in the city centre. Visit our how to find us page for detailed directions and maps. Leicester is just over an hour away from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe

Recently Leicester had an astounding £3 billion of recent investment, transforming the city centre into a hub of entertainment, shopping and culture.

Curve theatre is an iconic £59-million performing arts centre, hosting touring shows and West End-sized productions. The £350-million Highcross shopping centre has become one of the premier destinations for shoppers in the Midlands, with a huge range of shops, a new restaurant quarter and Leicester's first city centre multiplex cinema. Leicester caters for just about every culinary taste with food and drink from around the world. Cuisines range from Mexican and Italian to sushi and tapas, whilst restaurants include family-run eateries, well-known chains and smaller, more intimate venues that are full of atmosphere. It is also well-known as one of the best places in Britain to get a curry.

The M1, A1, M69 and M6 give easy access to the north and south, as well as the rest of the Midlands and Wales. There is a network of routes for cyclists and good bus and train links to the rest of the country.

Leicester is just over an hour away from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe. Leicester has had an astounding £3-billion of recent investment, transforming the city centre into a hub of entertainment, shopping and culture. Curve is an iconic £59-million performing arts centre, hosting touring shows and West End-sized productions. The £350-million Highcross shopping centre has become one of the premier destinations for shoppers in the Midlands, with a huge range of shops, a new restaurant quarter and Leicester's first city centre multiplex cinema.

Leicester caters for just about every culinary taste with food and drink from around the world. Cuisines range from Mexican and Italian to sushi and tapas, whilst restaurants include family-run eateries, well known chains and smaller, more intimate venues that are full of atmosphere. It is also well known as one of the best places in Britain to get a curry.

UCAS points required for DMU's undergraduate degrees range from 260–320 points, depending on the course. Some courses require specific grades in related subjects.

DMU welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and accepts a wide range of prior qualifications and experience. 

DMU has been awarded 18 National Teaching Fellowships since the scheme started in 2000 and the third highest number awarded to any university in the UK. DMU is a research-active university that makes a vital impact in all faculties. From blood-spot testing and the artificial pancreas through creative writing and design to sustainable energy, robotics and computer security and international relations; all of our courses are informed and updated by our research to ensure state-of-the-art teaching. We invested in the next generation of research-active lecturers to improve our students’ learning experience by appointing 30 new teaching staff at the start of 2014.

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. Falmouth University’s media courses are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and Creative Skillset. Art & Design courses achieved the maximum 24 out of 24 rating from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The University runs an internal teaching qualification (PGCHE) for staff to ensure high teaching, learning and assessment quality. The Academy for Innovation and Research (AIR) is the new home of research and business collaboration at the University. Providing cutting-edge facilities and an enterprise-focused context for a diverse range of interdisciplinary research, AIR and the Graduate School within it, provide a unique space that acts as an interface between business and academic creative capital.

Research, advanced scholarship and professional creative practice constitute an increasingly important part of academic life at Falmouth, and the postgraduate portfolio – taught MAs and MBA, MFA, MPhil and PhD research – is at the very heart of that activity. The University supports a number of research clusters and groups across the creative disciplines of art, design, media, performance and writing, so research students have an opportunity to benefit from a diverse research community, where networking opportunities abound and innovation is the norm.

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. 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.

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.

Cardiff University

Cardiff is one of Europe’s youngest capital cities – small enough to be friendly and big enough to offer the best of living in a major city. The University is based in and around Cardiff's elegant civic centre, five minutes' walk from the city centre. Academic buildings, student residences and the Students' Union are within a short walk of each other. Excellent road and rail links with Britain's major towns and cities, and an international airport. Cardiff is just two hours away from the centre of London by rail or road, and only an hour and a half’s drive away from Heathrow. Cardiff is one of the best UK city for young adults because of its low cost of living, good job opportunities and decent wages. Cardiff has around 28,000 students. There is an almost equal split between male and female students. There are more than 3,000 international students drawn from over 100 overseas countries.
83% of undergraduate students previously attended state schools. The remainder went to independent schools. Cardiff is one of the most popular universities in the UK in terms of the number of UCAS applications received. Applications to place ratios vary depending on the course. In recent years, over 90%t of Cardiff University graduates find a job or enter further study within six months of completing their studies.

Cardiff teaching and learning takes place in a research environment where students benefit from interaction with researchers who are working at the frontiers of knowledge in their disciplines.. Teaching at Cardiff has been independently assessed as being of excellent standard. The Quality Assurance Agency has confirmed that is has every confidence in the quality of Cardiff's awards. Overall there are high satisfaction levels amongst students. Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of major UK research-led universities. Research has attracted more than £80 million of external research awards in the last year. Excellent results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Around 60% of all research at Cardiff was assessed as either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

The breadth of expertise encompasses the Humanities, Physical, Health and Life and Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology. There are long-established links with the professions – more than 40 programmes of study are professionally accredited. The university has a commitment to lifelong learning. Cardiff has one of the biggest, best and most active students’ unions in the UK and is currently benefitting from a multi-million pound investment, High quality facilities include a 1,900 capacity nightclub and the Great Hall, a major concert venue. There is an ongoing investment programme. The union offers an exciting entertainment programme, a comprehensive range of student support services and 150 clubs and societies. The Students’ Union has its own newspaper, lifestyle magazine, radio station and TV station.

The Eight Campuses of Monash University

In terms of student population, the Monash University in Melbourne is the largest university in Australia. This public university has 56,000 students and 15,000 staff and has received its name after Sir John Monash. It was founded through an Act of Parliament in 1958, thus made it the first university to be instituted in the state of Victoria for more than 100 years.

Monash University has a total of 8 campuses. Its original campus was situated in Clayton, which first admitted 363 pioneer students in 1961. The 100 hectares of land on which this campus stood was originally used for different purposes such as that for the Talbot Epileptic Colony. From its humble beginnings in fields of mud and a library lodged in a derelict Volkswagen factory, Clayton campus has improved in size and in student population, it is now the largest of all 8 Monash's campuses.

The Monash University Caulfield campus was originally the Caulfield Technical School back in 1922 which offered procedural courses like carpentry to local residents. In the 1970s, the once small technical school became the Caulfield Institute of Technology. From the technical courses on blacksmith, carpentry and wheelwright, the institute then offered diploma and degree courses in computing, business, applied science, engineering, math and psychology. in 1982, the institute combined with the State College of Victoria(Frankston) and formed the Chisholm Institute of Technology. The Chisholm then merged with Monash in 1990, thus making it The Monash University Caulfield campus.

Once a Frankston teachers college is the Peninsula campus of Monash in the south-eastern suburb in Melbourne. It was the Frankston campus of Chisholm Institute that merged with Monash in July 1,1990. These days, this Peninsula campus offers a wide range of undergraduate as well as post graduate courses (such as ambulance and paramedic studies, business, IT and nursing) to over 3000 students.

The Gippsland campus was formerly a technical school for SEC(State Electricity Commission) employees in 1926. In 1968, it became the Yallourn Technical College. It officially became a part of the Monash University back in 1991 and since then it has evolved to become today's provider of tertiary education for local national and international students.

Back in 1881, the School of Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria provided training and development of professionals in the field of pharmacy. After being situated in Swanston Street for 76 years, the then Victorian College of Pharmacy relocated to Parkville in 1960. In the year 1992, it amalgamated with Monash University and it name was changed to Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in August 2008 for Monash University Parkville campus.

Berwick campus is among the newest campuses of Monash and was built on the old Casey airfield that accommodates 2000 students. The first building was completed in 1996, the second was done in 1999 and the third was in 2004.

The Malaysian ministry of education sent an invitation to Monash together with Sunway Group to set up its campus in Malaysia in February 23, 1998. In the same year, the first offshore campus of Monash was built outside Australia and admitted its first 261 students.

The Monash South Africa is the second offshore campus that opened in 2001 with 2 buildings and academically lures many students from more than 25 countries.

Universities And Colleges In Chicago

The metropolitan area of Chicago is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the Northwestern University. All three of them are world renowned for their contribution to research in various fields. It was J. Stanley Brown and William Rainey Harper who pioneered the concept of junior colleges at Joliet Junior College, Chicago. The city therefore occupies an important place in American education history.

The Catholic Theological Union, the largest theological seminary in the world is located in Chicago. The city is also home to the Loyola University Chicago, the world's largest Jesuit University. The University however has other campuses in other cities in the US. There are a number of other private universities in Chicago that offer theology major programs, even though theology may not be the main focus of the institutions.

Rush University houses the Rush Medical College, which is one of the earliest medical schools to launch west of the Appalachian Mountain Range. It was also the very first school of higher learning to be chartered in Illinois.

Saint Xavier University in Chicago is the oldest university in Illinois, founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy at the request of Bishop William Quarter. It is also the oldest chartered college in the city.

Chicago has a number of colleges and universities devoted to the arts. Columbia College Chicago has almost 12000 students enrolled in 120 different graduate and undergraduate programs. It is one of the biggest colleges of arts in the country. The American Academy of Art and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago are other famous institutions devoted to the areas of Fine Art and performing arts.

The city has a number of music colleges as well. The VanderCook College of Music is devoted exclusively to training music instructors. It shares its campus with the Illinois Institute of Technology. The Roosevelt University in Chicago is home to the Chicago College of Performing Arts. The college was founded in 1867 and it currently houses the Music Conservatory and the Theatre Conservatory. The college has played a huge role in educating musicians and developing the cultural life of the Midwest.

The various educational institutions in Chicago offer a great opportunity for students to pursue a new line of interest or to become specialists in their current occupation. The Internet is a good place to start searching for good colleges in the city of Chicago.

Explore New Zealand's Premier Ivy League Institution at The University of Auckland

Having opened its doors to students in the hallowed year of 1883, the University of Auckland has evolved in size and scope to become one of the world's most prolific educational institutions. As the largest campus in the country, the university also enjoys the rare honour of being the highest ranked institution in New Zealand as judged by the widely accepted QS World University Rankings system. Housed in what was once an abandoned courthouse and prison this iconic university which began with just a few lecturers and 95 students has now become the country's premier Ivy league college with students all across the globe clamouring to earn their degrees from the historic venue that produced an illustrious list of alumni that have gone on to become one of the world's most celebrated public figures. Having groomed four, famous Prime Ministers in the form of Helen Clark, David Lange, Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi and Mike Rann, the institute is also the alma mater of Oscar wining screen writer Philippa Boyens, Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale and Hollywood actress Lucy Lawless.

Having begun its journey as a University of New Zealand constituent the University of Auckland now encompasses an impressive seven campuses, all located within the administrative district of Auckland. Sprawled across 160,000 square meters the City Campus is located in the city's central business district and houses a majority of the faculties and student residences. Just 12km from the City Campus lies the 320,000 square meter enclave dubbed the Tamaki Campus which was established in 1991. The Medical and Health Services Campus set up in 1968 is also within close range of the City Campus and is one of the country's premier institutions in medicine.

The University provides a range of accommodation options for students. Several hundred of students live in Residential Halls, which provide food, accommodation, social and welfare services. The University Hall, Huia Residence, International House, Grafton Hall, O'Rorke Hall, Number 14, Whitaker Place, Park Road Student Flats, Parnell Student Village and The Royal, all provide high quality residential facilities to students.

Categorized into eight faculties the university encompasses a Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science, Business School, Faculty of Education, Medical and Health Sciences Faculty and Engineering School and includes The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries. Equally renowned for its architectural attributes the University of Auckland is also home to the city's clock tower building.

Visitors on the lookout for elegant Auckland hotels will be more than pleased with The Langham Auckland. Ideally located within close range of the city's commercial district this exceptional rest is the ideal option for the travellers in search of a luxury hotel suite Auckland has to offer.

Consider a Study in Japan For Great Technical Education in Top Universities

There are a number of Asian countries that are now on the forefront of outstanding international education. Japan, which is second after the United States of America in terms of technology, is the best place for pursuing a wide range of courses in engineering, medicine, international trade and business and literature. Technologically advanced and culturally rich, the country is rapidly making a mark with its quality of education and excellent environment for research. A study in Japan can be beneficial from a number of aspects. However, each aspirant should acquire skills to write and speak Japanese well in advance before going for an admission into a university there.

In Japan, approximately 50 percent of students pursue higher studies in different universities and junior colleges. This indicates the utmost quality of its higher education system that is well equipped with fine research works, knowledgeable faculties, state of the art computer labs and grand libraries. Pupils coming from an engineering background have tremendous job opportunities in Japan once they complete their courses. The country boasts one of the great working cultures in the world with lasting job security. There is also ample scope for those individuals who want to explore science and geography deeply.

There are many top universities in Japan offering programs in diversified fields. These include Aichi Gakuin University, Aichi Institute of Technology , University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Baiko Gakuin University. Since its inception, AGU is one of the biggest institutes in the central region of the nation. It offers 8 undergraduate courses in management, letters, law, psychological and physical science, business and commerce, policy studies, dentistry and pharmacy. There are also 7 doctoral programs provided by this prestigious educational establishment. Everybody taking part in training and research at AGU has long been endeavoring to accomplish the goal in conjunction with their pupils.

The dream of students to have a comprehensive study in Japan can be achieved through Aichi Institute of Technology as well. Founded in 1959, the institution has more than fifty thousand alumni who have received an academic degree in management, engineering, and information sciences. The University of Tokyo was founded in 1876. As one of the top universities in Japan, it restates the requirement of studying Japanese since the majority of lectures are delivered in that language. Undergraduates can enroll themselves into the university as regular or research scholars in various programs like science, agriculture, arts and sciences, economics, medicine, engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences. Doctoral programs are offered in frontier sciences, public policy, laws and politics, mathematical sciences, etc.

Formed in the year 1897, Kyoto University is one of the ancient universities in the country. It has opened its door for foreign pupils and regularly grants scholarships. The institute promotes diverseness on its campus and attracts scholars from all over the planet to join its programs.

Students from other countries can avail various scholarships in Japan. These include International Student Scholarships, Graduate Scholarship for Non Japanese Women to Study in Japan, Monbusho Fellowship, Rotary World Peace Fellowship, University of Tokyo Scholarships, Institute of Current World Affairs  Target Of Opportunity Fellowships and many more.

The University of Georgia

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is a public co-educational institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school opened in the year 1801 and was open until the American Civil War of 1861. As the war broke, many of the students and members of the faculty had joined the army of the Confederate States of America.

The University then reopened in 1866. The University then received the proceeds of the sale of lands that was received by the state under the Land Grant Act (1862) in 1872.

The University of Georgia is a part of Georgia's University System. The University confers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and professional degrees via the Franklin College of Artes and Sciences the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication the Terry College of Business, the D.B. Warnell School of Forest Resources and also through the colleges of agriculture & environmental sciences, veterinary medicine, education, and the schools of law, social work, pharmacy, and environmental design, family and consumer services. There is also a joint engineering degree is being on offer in cooperation with Georgia Institute of Technology.

The University of Georgia is organized into 16 colleges and schools. The U.S. News & World Report 2011 edition ranked the undergraduate program of the university as 56th among the national universities. The graduate programs for public affairs, law, education, business and journalism as high as 4th and 59th.

The student athletes of the UGA compete in the inter collegiate athletics as the Bulldogs. The team is a member of the Southeastern Conference has managed to win 37 national championships and 130 in the conference championships.

Aside from the academics, athletics and research, it is also known for the campus. The campus has architectural themes. The older buildings reflect the Federal theme, the rest are in the Classical and Antebellum. The entire campus is spread across 615 acres.

The University of Georgia had its first Greek letter fraternity to have been chartered at the campus in 1865 as Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The first sorority was Phi Mu and it was started in 1921. There are about 17 or so sororities and 26 fraternities. Perhaps the most prominent features of the Greek Life at the university are the Greek Revival mansions that are maintained by the national sororities and fraternities as their chapter houses.

The University of Georgia features a Suburban setting with a Small city  and a Commuter campus. The University of Goergia also has many unique facilities such as an art museum, botanical gardens, a theater, and even a golf course.

UGA is a land-grant and sea-grant university that has state wide commitments and responsibilities. It is also the state's flagship institution for higher education and is also the state's oldest and most diversified institution. UGA's motto is, "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things," and it reflects the university's integral and unique role when it comes to the conservation and the enhancement of Georgia's and the nation's intellectual and also the cultural, as well as, environmental heritage.

University of British Columbia

In Canada each Province and Territory has its own jurisdiction over education. Public education is free to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged less than 20 years. Parents are responsible for providing all the school supplies , but school uniforms are not worn. Where band and sports uniforms are needed they will be the parent's responsibility. In B.C. students are legally required to attend school between the ages of 6 and 16 years.

Elementary & Secondary schooling is the responsibility of British Columbia's Ministry of Education, whilst the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology are responsible for post secondary education.

The Ministry is committed to providing a high quality education for Kindergarten to Grade 12 children so they can develop their individual potential and acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute fully to society.

Definitely check your child's immunization record as it may differ in Canada from the country you are leaving. Most schools encourage full participation of their students in the Provincial Immunization Programs.

The school year generally runs from the beginning of September through to the end of June. Most schools close for the months of June and July along with winter and spring breaks normally around Christmas and Easter.

Schooling is broken down into three areas, the primary years which cover Kindergarten to grade 3, the intermediate years  grades 4 to 10 and the graduation year's grades 11 and 12.

In B.C. to enter Kindergarten children must have turned five by December 31st. In the Primary Years (5-9), students learn foundation skills in oral language, reading, writing and mathematics.

The Intermediate Years, from age 10 to 16 years, students learn from a wide variety of subjects. In grade 5 students must begin to study a second language. The students will also begin to take specialized courses toward their personal and career goals.

The graduation years, 17 and 18 years old, courses are focused on preparing students for Post Secondary education and entering the work force. Students can also earn credits towards their high school Graduation. With the Post secondary education expensive in most cases, it is imperative that you research Registered Education savings Plans as a way to save for your kid's education. The other main way to finance the education is to take out Student Loans.

Students Moving to B.C.

Students who are coming to British Columbia from a different school system should submit an official statement of previous standing, such as a report card, to the school they want to enroll in. You should also have the previous school records and transcripts, copies of all the course outlines and content.

After considering a number of factors including the students age, records and test results they will be placed in the appropriate grade.

Registration

One of the most important things is to ensure your children are registered in time. Most facilities have limited registration "windows" that are normally several months before the school year starts. For instance in the Calgary area we have registered in February for the coming September. Contact the particular establishment for the precise details.

The public Post Secondary Education system in British Columbia consists of five universities, the Open Learning Agency, five institutes, eleven colleges and five university colleges.

The eleven colleges in British Columbia offer a wide variety of programs designed to meet the needs of the local communities. All offer courses in the four main fields of academic, career technical, vocational and adult basic education - including English as a Second Language. In addition, these colleges offer a variety of community programs.

Also offering courses in career technical, vocational, adult based education and selected courses leading to a bachelor's degree are the five university colleges, these work in collaboration with the public universities.

The five Universities are, Royal Roads University, The University of Victoria , Simon Fraser University is in Burnaby, The University of British Columbia is in Vancouver and The University of Northern British Columbia is situated in Prince George. These five universities of British Columbia provide the majority of degree level education.

There are five institutes that provide specialized programs in technologies and trades, art and design, law enforcement, marine training, and indigenous studies. Four of these institutes are located in and around the vicinity of Vancouver, the fifth one is in Merritt which is close to Kamloops.

There are also Private Post Secondary institutes that offer a wide range of courses in British Columbia. The tuition fees will be considerably higher for these establishments.

Whilst on the subject of tuition fees, post secondary studies in Canada are NOT free. To help parents with the cost of tuition, the Canadian Government introduced Registered Education Savings Plan's (RESP).

The British Columbia Student Assistance Program is a joint Program between the Federal and Provincial Government. This is available as a loan for eligible students to assist with the costs of post secondary studies at colleges, universities, institutes and private training institutions. These loans will have to be repaid after the course has finished!