University of South Wales

The University of South Wales was created in April 2013 after a merger between the University of Wales, Newport and the University of Glamorgan. The University is one of Britain’s most exciting new universities and a major player in higher education. One of the top ten campus universities in the UK by student number, it attracts a cosmopolitan mix of students from 122 countries and all backgrounds.

The University’s main campus was founded in 1913 as a School of Mines while parts of the Institution’s Newport campus date back to the creation of a mechanics institute in 1841. The Institution gained University status in 1992.

The University has five campuses across the South Wales region including new state-of-the-art campuses in Cardiff and Newport city centres. Rail and road links are excellent across all campuses.
The University of South Wales is unusual in the UK in bringing together the broadest range of provision and the widest access to education.  It offers a full range of qualifications from further education level to degrees and PhD study.

As a major university it delivers the full range of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), from engineering and mathematics to computing and surveying as well as being an experience provider of teacher’s training courses. Lecturers range from award-winning poets, authors and historians to computer scientists, engineers, and journalists. Because many of them are still active in their professions, they bring a real understanding of the world of work into the classroom.

Students learn how their profession works in real life, exploring their field through courses taught in unique hands-on environments including in their own airliner, moot court room, TV studios, stock exchange trading room, simulated hospital ward, and scene of crime house.
Sports students train and play on facilities used and endorsed by world champions such as the All Blacks. 

The University is a powerhouse in applied research used to shape major decisions. 
As a major public policy think-tank, it offers independent advice to government, industry and employers across the UK on health, education, economic growth, social policy, and governance.
It provides a partnership platform for ideas and debate with major think-tanks such as the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and NESTA. 

As a member of the St David’s Day Group, the University of South Wales is recognised as one of Wales’s major research universities in key areas of specialist research, such as sustainable energy, educational development, health, creative industries and the arts, mobile communications, humanities, sports injury and performance, new business incubation, and innovation for technology and start-up companies.

The University of South Wales is renowned for its partnerships with major employers, from British Airways to the National Health Service. Its relationship with employers as a leading university for careers is reflected in the high employment rate of its graduates, with 93% of students in employment or further study within six months of graduating.

The University is a major player in the arts, with an internationally acclaimed film school, industry-standard animation facilities, broadcasting studios, one of the UK’s oldest photography schools, a strong reputation for theatre design, award-winning poets, scriptwriters and authors, and the national music and drama conservatoire, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, within its group.

University of the Arts London

The six Colleges that make up the University – Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts – have origins dating back to the mid 19th century. 

On 14 sites across London, from Oxford Street in the heart of the West End, to Archway and Hackney in the north and east, and the leafy streets of Wimbledon and historic Southwark in the south of the capital. Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design moved to a state-of-the-art campus in King's Crossin 2011.

All sites are well served by the tube and rail network with stations forming hubs that are fully integrated with the capital's efficient bus and rail system. The most recent QAA was in 2008. See University of the Arts QAA results online. 1,000 academic, research and technical staff, plus 2,000 associate lectures. The largest postgraduate arts and design community in Europe, with 2,745 postgraduate and research students. Leading provider of short courses on creative subjects with around 20,000 students across the academic year, from 159 countries, aged 10–82.  Disciplines cover fine art, photography, interior, spatial and product design (including architecture), media, graphics and communication, and performance arts. UAL awarding body is a leading force in designing, assessing and awarding pre-university arts and design qualifications, and validates more than half of the UK's foundation diplomas. Home to world-class collections including the Jocelyn Herbert archive and the Kubrick archive. Six libraries, with 470,000+ titles, 15,000 journals and periodicals (art to web design), including 7,700 e-journals, 25,000 videos and DVDs, 175+ databases and 885 electronic books.

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Seven libraries, with 460,000+ titles, 3,500 journals and periodicals (art to web design), including 1,000 e-journals, 20,000 videos and DVDs, 130+ databases adn 326 electronic books. Over 50 unique collections are preserved by the University to enhance learning, creativity and research, including the Diaghilev Costume Collection at Camberwell College of Arts and 800+ paper dressmaking patterns housed at London College of Fashion. Students also enjoy unique access to one of the most important and comprehensive film archives in the world, the archive of Stanley Kubrick. Housed at London College of Communication, the Archive is made up of film, costumes, scripts, photography, set designs and sound recordings and is an invaluable and exceptional learning resource for students from across all of the University’s disciplines.

The University’s students have access to a wide range of multi-purpose workshops, specialist studios and equipment. Facilities include photography darkrooms, ceramic workshops, foundrys for metal casting, and printmaking studios with access to traditional methods of printmaking such as lithography, etching, screen printing and letterpress. London College of Communication is home to TV and broadcast studios as well as a working newsroom; Wimbledon College of Arts has one of the few theatres in the UK built specifically for shows in the round and Central Saint Martins boasts a 350 seat public facing theatre as well as rehearsal spaces.

The central University Student Hub provides a venue for student focused services. Facilities include: an art gallery showcasing work by recent graduates, a student gallery, café and bar and an activities studio. In addition, the Colleges have their own gallerys showcasing student work as well as their canteens and cafes.

Art shops across the University and Colleges sell a wide range of discounted art and design materials.
The Learning Zone, based at the central University site in Holborn, offers an informal space designed for both collaborative and private study and, provides students with open access to computers and laptops and room hire for presentations and rehearsals.

The University currently supports over 2,000 dyslexic and disabled students. Students can access confidential advice and support from the Disability Service at any stage (from before they apply to the University through to their graduation). We encourage applicants to make contact as early as possible to help us anticipate their needs and prepare support. This is particularly important if an applicant is likely to need additional support at Open Days or interviews. For more information, please visit the Disability Service website

University of Wales, Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is one of the newest universities in the UK, yet it has a long and rich history. It was formed in 2010 by merging together the University of Wales, Lampeter and Trinity University College Carmarthen, under Lampeter’s Royal Charter of 1828, combining the long histories of both institutions. In 2012 the former Swansea Metropolitan University joined the UWTSD family.

Spread across distinctive campuses in South West Wales, with an international campus in London and an international Academy of Voice in Cardiff, the University offers a wide selection of courses in subjects as varied as tourism, sport, executive business management, engineering, health and social care, art and design, performing arts, media, education and humanities.

The merged University of Wales Trinity Saint David has three main campuses in South West Wales – Carmarthen, Lampeter and Swansea and two satellite campuses – an international campus in London, and an Academic of Voice in Cardiff. Carmarthen Campus, founded in 1848, offers a lively, friendly environment in this town near the Welsh coast. It has a real community feel and with accommodation, learning facilities, sports, entertainment and renowned arts and cultural programme all within a few hundred yards, everything you’ll need is within easy reach.

The Lampeter campus is home to the first Higher Education institution in Wales, founded in 1822 with the third oldest Royal Charter of any university in Wales and England after Oxford and Cambridge dating back to 1828. Set in an idyllic rural location it is home to the university’s Faculty of Humanities, and provides a close-knit student experience in a supportive community environment.
Swansea Campus was founded in 1853. The Swansea campuses have a reputation for innovative industry-led and career-driven programmes. They are delivered in Wales' premier waterfront city, with sport and leisure opportunities on its stunning coastline, excellent shopping and nightlife, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are good rail links to the city and easy access to the world-renowned Gower Peninsular.

At the University of Wales Trinity Saint David entry is based on an individual basis depending on the course you choose to study. The University’s highly applied programmes are designed to lead directly to employment opportunities. Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are supplemented by a wide range of part-time flexible learning options. The University strives to be as accessible as possible to students and provides opportunities to study at times that suit learning needs.

At the University teaching is both inspirational and focused on real-world application. A wide number of our academic members of staff have received commendation for their work in their fields.


The University is committed to research that contributes to the economic vitality and regeneration of the region and is developing a reputation for working collaboratively with business, industry, government and other parties.
The University achieved a good result in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) with 47% of its research deemed to be world leading or internationally excellent. 60% of the University’s research impact is graded 4* and 3*, with submissions within Theology and Religious Studies and Art and Design first in the UK within their discipline league tables.
Discover more at http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/research/
Academic Strengths

The University’s academic staff are leaders in their specialist fields. The main focus within the University’s portfolio is to provide applied courses leading to rewarding careers. The focus on employability is developed within the University’s unique ‘Life Design’ scheme which has been developed to give students the chance to actively plot their own career in a creative way. Sustainability is embedded throughout the curriculum and is central to the University’s philosophy.

Within the University there are five faculties spread across our campuses:

Faculty of Humanities and Performance
Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
Faculty of Education and the Community
Faculty of Business and Management
Faculty of Art, Design and Media
Student Facilities

The IT systems within the University give students access to the University Virtual Learning Environment, the World Wide Web and Microsoft Office 365. Throughout the University there are strategically located specialist IT suites which include PC and Apple Mac computers and able to offering cutting-edge and industry-standard software. The Library and Learning Resources on offer on each campus are designed to enhance the experience for students on and off campus. With more than half-a-million books and 80,000 online journals students are able to gain a breadth of knowledge by studying at UWTSD.

 

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. 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. Excellent teaching recognised in audits and inspections.Recently established Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning to promote innovation and new ideas in teaching and learning activities. Strong student feedback arrangements including long-standing Student-Staff Liaison Committee system for students to say what they think about courses and facilities.

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*.  Strong research-teaching links including opportunities for undergraduates to carry out cutting-edge research projects.  The university invests significant resources in providing open access computer workstations – currently around 1,500 open access workstations exist. Find out about disability services at the University of Warwick online. 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. Sporting life is vibrant and ranges from ‘traditional’ outdoor sports to an indoor climbing centre and a four court, indoor tennis centre. 75 sports clubs are available to students with a sports’organisation with 10,000 members. The sports centre includes a 25m, 6-lane swimming pool, squash courts, fitness centre, two sports halls, dance and aerobics studios and the ‘Bear Rock’ climbing and bouldering centre.

The University is planning £250 million of capital investment over the next five years including new interdisciplinary research labs to bring together a range of staff from science and medicine departments; new sports facilities and additional investment in Warwick Arts Centre; a new Humanities Building; new student residences; £4m over the next four years to upgrade and enhance centrally timetabled rooms across the campus and a new £15 million teaching and learning building.

University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts is a specialist university that provides and awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in art, design, architecture, media and communication. Formed through the union of The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College and the Kent Institute of Art & Design, we have an outstanding heritage spanning almost 150 years. 

 

If you choose to come and join us at UCA you will be in the unique position of studying in lively towns set in beautiful countryside but close enough to London to benefit from everything the capital offers. We have campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester.

For many of you, this might be your first time away from home and it's important to know that you will be living in a safe and peaceful environment. Our modern campuses are furnished with everything you need and all the shops, bars and restaurants are literally a stone's throw away. The great advantage of our campuses is that they are close to the centre of town, not miles away from anywhere. 

We use a range of methods to assess students' suitability and courses vary in their particular approach. What is important is that you are well matched to your chosen area of study. Some courses like to interview applicants or use questionnaires as part of the selection process. For most courses, we require a portfolio of visual work to provide evidence of practical and visual ability appropriate to the course you are applying for. For information regarding UCAS tariff points required for entry on to our courses please see University for the Creative Arts courses online.

The university's key strength lies in the breadth of specialist, academic disciplines that it offers. Providing students with a ladder of opportunity, the university enables talented individuals to progress from further education through to undergraduate and postgraduate study and on to employment or creative practice.
Many staff are creative practitioners as well as academics, and are actively involved in the cultural industries. In this way, they bring the workplace into the learning environment, enabling the university to drive forward research and to prepare its students for the real world of work.
Student Facilities

Our reputation for specialist education and research is built on the quality of our teaching and on the importance we place on supporting our students through our facilities and services. We have an on-going commitment to investing in equipment and resources. Whether you study fashion, architecture, fine art, graphic design, journalism, photography or one of our crafts subjects, you will find we provide the appropriate library, workshop, studio, computing and digital facilities to support your practice.

The Students' Union offers support in many aspects of academic and social life, with a wide range of clubs and societies and special events organised throughout the year.  From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel part of the community and you'll find it hard not to join in. With a student bar on each campus providing the focus for many activities, you can take part in everything from Freshers' events to shows, comedy nights, dj events, karaoke, film nights, pool competitions, quizzes and sports challenges, to name a few. Clubs and societies have included rugby, dance, drama, football, film, animation, games, netball and many more.

Each campus is situated within close proximity to sports and leisure facilities. One of the best ways to start meeting new people and to develop extra-curricular interests is to join various clubs or societies organised by the UCA Students' Union.  Each campus has sporting teams that can be joined throughout the year.

University of Law

The University of Law is the world’s leading professional law school, and the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education. Our origins go back over 100 years, and we have an unmatched reputation for excellence, innovative learning methods, industry connections and commitment to legal services. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate legal training and have trained more lawyers in English law than any other law school. We recruit international students from the top five UK Universities across their postgraduate programmes. The University of Law’s first Chancellor, Fiona Woolf CBE, is one of the UK’s most respected corporate lawyers and the new Lord Mayor of the City of London. One University with eight UK locations in Bristol, Birmingham, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate and Manchester Our full-time, face-to-face LLM is offered at our London Moorgate and Manchester centres, providing a comfortable and stimulating learning environment.

All our centres are close to thriving commercial hubs, leading law firms and transport links and located no more than 40-minutes away from a UK international airport.
Our professional, well-equipped facilities and range of clubs and societies mean that we offer our students the perfect balance of work and social activities.
The University of Law’s LLM in International Legal Practice

Our unique practice-driven LLM Master of Laws degree has been developed in association with the International Bar Association and adds a global dimension to your training.
Our LLM is a tailored, professional programme for graduates and practising lawyers seeking  postgraduate legal qualifications.
Enhance your career and give weight to your CV with a qualification that reflects cutting-edge approaches to legal practice and adds a global dimension to your training. Benefit from studying our international modules designed in conjunction with the IBA which focus on transactions and cases modelled on real-life examples. Gain practical insights from tutors with extensive experience of international practice, our courses are designed and taught by qualified lawyers. You have the choice on when and how you wish to study this internationally-recognised professional qualification, full-time over ten months, or through our i-LLM distance learning programme over up to five years.

For those who wish to study online, over a longer period of time, you can choose from a range of modules and study through our i-LLM programme, with no attendance required. Commencing in January or July 2014, you have up to five years to complete the course.

For those who prefer this method of learning, we welcome you to attend our full-time LLM in International Legal Practice. This ten-month programme will commence in September 2014 at our London Moorgate or Manchester centres.  To be eligible for admission to our LLM, you must hold a UK undergraduate degree or international equivalent. We recommend that non-law graduates have a basic grounding in common law. Qualifications will be checked before the LLM is awarded.
Proficiency in English Language

You must have a sufficient command of the English language to complete the course. If your first language is not English you must have the British Council IELTS level 6.5 or above in all subjects, if you wish to study the LLM via the i-LLM programme. If you wish to study the full-time LLM in London or Manchester you must have IELTS level 7.0 or above in all subjects. If you do not have any of the above qualifications, but are still interested in the LLM, please e-mail us at management-llm@law.ac.uk.

University College of Football Business (UCFB)

A World First in Higher Education, UCFB delivers undergraduate degrees and executive education in the administrative, management, creative and operational business facets of the global multi-billion pound football, sports and leisure industries. UCFB Wembley is located within the world-class Wembley Stadium, the spiritual home of English football and sports. UCFB Burnley resides at Turf Moor, home of Premier League team Burnley FC.  Each individual student at UCFB has the opportunity to study a traditional academic subject within the context of an industry for which they have a genuine passion and interest. At UCFB we have selected our degree programmes with great care in partnership with the wider and global sports industries to ensure that not only do our students have best-in-class business and management capabilities but also understand the skills required and the nuances of the range of sports careers.

UCFB bridges the gap between education and business. Students have significantly more contact time than those at traditional UK universities, allowing a unique approach to education. We provide two curricula; the traditional academic curriculum encompasses the exams and coursework where students are taught by leading figures in football business and sports academia, and our Complementary CurriculumTM, a three year journey of professional and personal development with access to best-in-class industry guest speakers and extensive work experience opportunities.

UCFB has the highest quality standards for its degrees. There is a common core across the degrees in the first year so that all students benefit from a broad exposure to the fundamentals of business management. You will develop a chosen specialism as well as an understanding of how this fits in with other core disciplines in the football and wider sports industry. The special features of the football and sports industry are also identified in each business studies module, exploring the core fundamentals of the football and sports sector. In the second year, the study time is divided between the football and/or sports business pathway and your chosen specialism.

The third year includes a football or sports business research project (dissertation). You will graduate with the satisfaction of having researched a pressing issue in the football and sports industry through having had the opportunity to discuss your work decisions and recommendations with those in the football and sports business grappling with the very same question(s).

University College London

Founded in 1826 – England's third oldest university. The first university in England to admit students of any race, class or religion. The first university in England to welcome women on equal terms with men. Joined with the School of Pharmacy to form the UCL School of Pharmacy in 2012.

UCL is situated in the heart of London, close to the West End and all of itsattractions. Some of the world's most important collections, including the British Library and the British Museum, are on UCL's doorstep. Great transport links. Euston, King's Cross St Pancras and the Eurostar terminal are nearby. The undergraduate entry requirement is A*AA–ABB (depending on the degree). The graduate entry requirement is a first or second class honours degree, depending on the graduate degree programme chosen.  An emphasis on small-group teaching with an overall staff to student ratio of 1:9. Achievement of first class or upper second class honours by 82% of undergraduate students (2011). In the vast majority of UCL's submissions to RAE 2008, at least 50% of the staff submitted were ranked at either the highest grade of 4* ('of world-leading quality') or 3* ('internationally excellent'). High-quality research is key in undergraduate teaching – the most up-to-date research discoveries, developments and ideas are incorporated into programmes. Over 100 UCL undergraduate degree programmes include study abroad as an integral part of the curriculum. UCL's facilities include a main library and 15 specialist subject libraries. UCL offers a wide range of IT facilities in open-access cluster rooms and student residences.

UCL's wireless network provides secure web and email access in many locations across the university. UCL Union runs a full entertainments programme, a number of bars, cafe-bars and catering outlets. Volunteering and democracy support units help students get through university life and give something back.

UCL Bloomsbury Theatre shows leading theatrical and comedy performances and also hosts UCL Union productions. Facilities are provided for a wide range of sporting interests. The UCL Sports Grounds offer over 90 acres of grounds. The Bloomsbury Fitness Centre, located on the main campus, houses a variety of equipment and fitness classes. 50 different sports clubs are run under the auspices of UCL Union and Somers Town Sports Centre provides indoor facilities.

University Campus Suffolk

University Campus Suffolk (UCS) opened in 2007 and is one of the newest Higher Education institutions in the UK. Located in the East of England, UCS is a unique institution created in partnership with the Universities of East Anglia and Essex, who jointly validate UCS degrees. UCS is built around a Learning Network, with the main hub in Ipswich and centres across Suffolk. UCS has a very varied and diverse student body, which makes it an interesting and inspiring place to study.
There are around 5,000 students across the UCS Network, approximately 70% of which are based at the main hub in Ipswich. Approximately 75% of UCS students are female and approximately 30% are mature students (over 21 years of age). CS is built around a Learning Network, with the main hub in Ipswich and centres across Suffolk. The main Ipswich Campus has a stunning waterfront location, just 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. UCS Ipswich is 90 minutes from London and close to a number of international airports and Harwich ferry terminal. At UCS we believe that learning is a partnership involving both the teaching staff and the students and all our courses are designed with the student in mind. In addition to traditional full-time undergraduate degrees we also offer many courses for part-time study and have a range of postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development opportunities. In 2011 the overall NSS satisfaction rating for 'Teaching on my course' at UCS was 81%. Two areas, History and Construction, achieved 100% for the standard of teaching.

Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Diagnostic Radiography, Computing and Networking, and Midwifery all scored 90% or above for teaching.  Research is central to UCS strategy and is carried out primarily through the academic schools at UCS with the support of the Office of Research and Enterprise. UCS welcomes applications for postgraduate research degrees in any of the following research themes: Leadership and Enterprise, Management, Business, Social Science, Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Science, Health Services, and Research. The Research and Enterprise Directorate runs the Graduate School, offering specialist support and development opportunities for Postgraduate students. 

UCS has five academic schools: Applied Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business, Leadership and Enterprise, Nursing and Midwifery, and Science, Technology, and Health
The expertise in the Schools is complemented by more than 50 Visiting Professors and Senior Fellows who contribute to research, enterprise and teaching and learning within their specialised fields.

UCS students benefit from access to libraries across the Network and the hub, as well as the resources of the validating universities.
UCS Ipswich library recently underwent a £2.5-m renovation project. It offers access to centralised e-resources, books and journals and has a range of laptops, PCs and Macs with specialist software.
The main Ipswich campus offers free Wi-Fi and dual function iMacs for student use. All student rooms in Athena Hall are wired for internet access.
Disability Services

UCS aims to create an environment which is accessible for students with a disability, specific learning difference, long-term medical condition and/or mental health issues. UCS Union is an autonomous student-led organisation which provides representation, support, services and activities for UCS students. UCS students are automatically members of the Union and can access services and facilities including the advice service, clubs, societies, bar, shop and cafe. UCS Union host a variety of events and activities, as well as running a range of clubs and societies.  UCS has arrangements in place to allow student groups to access various sporting facilities in Ipswich. UCS Union also run a variety of clubs and societies.

UCS Ipswich facilities include the landmark Waterfront Building, opened in 2008, and the £21-m, six-storey James Hehir Building launched in 2011 offering state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory spaces, as well as the UCS Union Bar. The first purpose built student accommodation, Athena Hall, opened in 2010. University Quay in Ipswich will continue to develop over the next five years and a programme of developments across the Network is also under way.

University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was founded in 1828 as the ‘Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge’, becoming a university in 1992. Centred in Preston, UCLan has further campuses at Westlakes in West Cumbria (nuclear and energy-related research programmes), Burnley and Cyprus. UClan’s international community of staff and students is close to 38,000. Excellent road and rail links. Being just 50 minutes away from Manchester and Liverpool, the University is also only a little over 2 hours from London by train. On the doorstep of the Lake District, the city of Preston is surrounded by beautiful countryside but is also in easy reach of the coast, with Blackpool a short bus journey away. The city is served by an excellent local bus network with several services stopping frequently at University locations. Preston and South Ribble benefit from over 50km of traffic-free cycle paths and the 20mph zones around the campus mean that it is safer to cycle on the campus roads too. There are bike racks across campus. Average entry offer ranges from BCC to ABB – see the UCLan website for more details about entry requirements for specific courses. Foundation courses are available as access routes to all courses.

UCLan welcomes all adult learners and will take into consideration your previous skills and experience instead of the normal entry requirements. Over 500 undergraduate courses and over 200 taught postgraduate programmes. Electives are used to broaden the curriculum and offer you greater choice. Opportunities for part-time and distance learning. An increasing number of courses offered as evening classes. Opportunities to study part of your course at UCLan Cyprus or at partner organisations in countries such as China, the Middle East or the USA. All undergraduates have the opportunity to study a foreign language (including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian) in addition to their main studies. Staff will help you source structured work experience placements in the UK and abroad, from the University’s great links with employers including household names such as Sony, BAe Systems and Apple as well as literally thousands of smaller companies.

In addition to UCLan’s roster of world-leading and internationally-acclaimed research staff, the University will give you access to professionally-qualified practitioners with industry experience. UCLan academics are regularly recognised with prestigious national teaching fellowships by the Higher Education Academy. A total of 18 subject areas are ranked in the top 20 nationally (2013 National Student Survey). UCLan was the only UK University to be newly admitted to the QS World University Rankings in 2010. The University holds four QS stars out of a possible five by the compilers of the QS World University Rankings for 'demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research' and for providing 'an excellent environment for students and faculty'. Within the sub-areas, UCLan has the maximum of five stars for teaching, infrastructure, internationalisation and engagement. Plus, the University has the subject area of Law included in the World Top 200.

UCLan has consistently performed well in subject reviews and institutional audits undertaken by the Quality Assurance Agency and is recognised in particular for its 'strategic, thorough and effective institutional approach to quality enhancement' (2008 QAA Institutional Audit). UCLan prides itself on conducting world-leading research with real world impact. UCLan researchers are undertaking research across a wide range of disciplines, with talented teams and fantastic facilities, working to solve the big research questions. UCLan’s nurse-led stroke research unit – the only one of its kind in the UK - advises the Department of Health. 

UCLan works closely with NASA and benefits from two observatories in Britain and a share in the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) project – the largest single dish telescope in the Southern Hemisphere. UCLan is one of the only UK universities to incorporate 3D technology into its games development and teaching through a unique industry partnership with the Stereoscopic 3D group at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. UCLan has 85 professors, over 600 research or knowledge transfer-active members of staff, and 700 research students. The University consistently invests in its international research centres which include the UK's first International Centre for Sign Language and Deaf Studies; and a nanotechnology research base in China's Shenzhen Virtual University Park.

It has achieved global recognition from its peers, with 11 areas of research judged as ‘world-leading’ and a further seven areas graded as ‘Internationally Excellent’  in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008).

UCLan’s Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme is one of the largest in the UK and draws students from across the arts, sciences, health and business disciplines to work on a huge range of research projects for a period of up to 10 weeks. This initiative enhances a variety of academic and employability skills, leading to some students presenting at the Houses of Parliament and having articles published in journals. 

The UCLan Undergraduate Research Society funds conference visits and organises special events for students.

University of Cambridge

The university, founded in 1209, has recently celebrated its 800th anniversary. Cambridge is 88.5km (55 miles) north of London, off the M11 motorway, a 45-minute journey by train. Stansted Airport is 48km (30 miles) away. Most conditional offers made by the Cambridge colleges will require A*A*A in three A-level subjects (or equivalent) for science courses (excluding Psychological and Behavioural Sciences), and A*AA for arts courses (and Psychological and Behavioural Sciences).

Colleges have the discretion to make non-standard offers where appropriate as part of their holistic assessment of candidates. Applicants may be asked to submit written work or sit a test (i.e. BMAT or a college-based test). The university interviews the majority of its undergraduate applicants.  Courses cover the subject very broadly in the initial years and then become more specialised within a wide range of options in the later years. Cambridge is at the international forefront of excellence in teaching and research. Performance league tables consistently place Cambridge among the world's top-ranking institutions. Supervisions, small group tutorials with a senior member of the university, are one of the unique advantages of the teaching at Cambridge. 

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 71% of academic staff were deemed to be producing world-leading or internationally excellent research – the highest proportion of outstanding research in the UK.  Cambridge has produced 89 Nobel Prize winners. The university has one of the highest levels of graduate employment in the UK. Every college has a computer suite, linked to the university network and available (usually round the clock) for work and email. Each college library contains the standard texts needed for an undergraduate course, as well as other materials. The university provides extensive library facilities in every department. The university library is a copyright library, meaning it receives by law a copy of every book published in Britain. The union exists to represent Cambridge students' interests at a university level, and to provide central services and support for all students. A wide range of sports are catered for at university and college level. Sports facilities include playing fields, courts, boathouses and often additional facilities such as multi-gyms. Recent/Prospective New Builds

An ongoing estate development programme is currently valued at more than £430 million, with major new faculty, research and accommodation facilities. Since the university terms are short and highly demanding on students' time and intellectual capabilities, the university strongly discourages taking on part-time work during term time.

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.

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.  The 13,410 students enrolled in the academic year 2013/14 comprise. 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.

State-of-the-art facilities include a purpose-built Clinical Skills Centre, high-tech television and radio studios and a Green Screen Suite. We work consistently to improve learning facilities across all academic departments and across all modes of study. Substantial student support network that includes study support, careers advice, on-campus GP surgery and counselling service. The University has 1,600 computer workstations: all halls of residence are networked and there is wireless access in all public areas. A new, purpose built, library opened in September 2013, offering IT/wireless equipped space for quiet and individual study, complemented by an extensive new study area designed to support collaborative and group activities.

University of Portsmouth

1869 Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and Art founded. 1992 Portsmouth Polytechnic became a University. Superb facilities at a vibrant city centre location, close to the sea in the City of Portsmouth. Lots of flat ground for cycling, cheap cabs, easy rail and road links to London; cross Channel ferry port. Entry standards vary. Some courses like psychology and pharmacy require high A level grades. The University welcomes students without traditional qualifications if they have potential.  Many courses provide opportunities to gain credit through work placements.

Combined honours programme enables students to study two subjects in depth.

Employability is now embedded and assessed in every course with specialist advisers teaching work-related skills. The University of Portsmouth was again ranked in the top 400 universities in the world in the most recent Times Higher Education World University Rankings published in 2013. The independent rankings place Portsmouth in the top two per cent of universities worldwide and among the best in Europe. We have a strong teaching record, receiving the highest possible rating in the most recent Quality Assurance Agency audit. Portsmouth rates highly in the National Student Survey with an overall satisfaction rating of 88% placing it in the top 30% of mainstream English universities for overall satisfaction and joint top of the post-92 universities. Over 600 radiographers, paramedics, medical technologists, pharmacists, clinicians and social workers graduate from the University each year. The University has four Kauffman scholars (entrepreneurial internships in the USA) – more than any other British university.

Research at Portsmouth is flourishing and we are particularly proud that the University’s total annual research income has grown to over £7 million in the last decade. All faculties are involved in research. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise three subject areas (Applied Mathematics, Allied Health Professions and Studies, and European Studies) were judged to be world class and among the top research groups in their subject areas in the UK. The University received a 13% increase in research funding following success in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). The average increase across the sector was 8%. In European Studies, 100% of submitted research was graded internationally excellent or world leading. In Applied Mathematics, where the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation carries out internationally recognised research in cosmology, Portsmouth is equal first with Cambridge, Durham and Oxford, with 75% of its research internationally excellent and world-leading. Funding has now increased by nearly 80%. In Allied Health Professions and Studies, Portsmouth is in the top three for funding in England in this subject area. The research is based in the Institute of Biomedical and Bimolecular Sciences, with contributions from the Department of Sport and Exercise Science.

The University scored highly in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, and in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, with much of their research judged to be excellent and world class. Funding has since increased by 120%. The University also has well-developed strengths in applied research with business, industry, and the public and voluntary sectors. 

We offer students a broad range of subject choice, with employability skills and training embedded throughout 450 different degree programmes. Many newly-built and up-to-date real-life learning facilities, such as a mock courtroom, pharmacy, journalism newsroom, forensic house and the Dental Academy. These provide the strong combination of developing real-life professional skills and cross-discipline working that help connect theory and practice, leading to high employment potential. A significant number of our courses are accredited or validated by professional organisations and many more offer an accelerated route to qualifying within a profession or obtaining chartered status. 84.8% of graduates were in employment and study six months after completing their course in 2011–12. 

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, induction sessions, information skills training and one-to-one support, as well as support in the use of statistics and packages such as SPSS,

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.

Cardiff Metropolitan University

On 1 November 2011, the university officially became Cardiff Metropolitan University. In 1996, the university gained university status and became known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). Prior to this the university was known as Cardiff Institute of Higher Education. In 1992 it gained independence from the local county council. The history of the university can be traced back as far as 1865 with the opening of the School of Art in Cardiff city centre. The School of Art merged with Cardiff Training College, Cardiff College of Food Technology & Commerce and Llandaff Technical College in 1976 as the South Glamorgan Institute for Higher Education. This institution occupied the same sites and offered similar vocational subject areas as Cardiff Metropolitan University does today.

Cardiff Metropolitan University operates from three teaching campuses in Cardiff (Llandaff, Cyncoed and Howard Gardens) with one additional halls of residence campus at the Plas Gwyn Campus. All conveniently located in the city of Cardiff, with excellent road links via the M4. Rail links and public transport provide access to shopping, nightlife and leisure activities. Students have access to a dedicated bus service between all campuses and the city centre through the university’s Rider bus service. Research & Enterprise Services engage in research at the interface of new knowledge creation and its application. The research has direct application in business, industry, the professions and the community at large. Research Areas include Art & Design, Education, Health Sciences, Management, Product Design (PDR) and Sport. The results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) recognised the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff Met's success in supporting the development of world-class research, particularly in art and design. 

The Cardiff School of Sport is a recognised centre of excellence in the UK. The Cardiff School of Management offers a wide range of programmes in Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business, Management & Marketing; Computing & Information Systems and Tourism, Hospitality & Events. The Cardiff School of Education has an enviable reputation for the excellence of its provision in Teacher Training (Primary and Secondary), Humanities, including English, Creative Writing, and Contemporary Media.

The Cardiff School of Health Sciences has particular strengths in offering professionally accredited programmes in biomedical science, dental technology, dietetics, environmental health, food science and technology, housing, podiatry, psychology, social work and speech and language therapy. The Cardiff School of Art & Design has been at the hub of creativity in Cardiff for over 140 years. This long-established position has enabled the school to develop into a contemporary, dynamic and creative establishment that enjoys a strong position alongside its counterparts across the UK and beyond. We offer facilities of the highest standard to our students and staff. Across all campuses we offer first class libraries and learning centres, print studios and support services. Our aim is to provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment. Student facilities, learning centres and the provisions within Cardiff Met are constantly being updated and reviewed to make sure student satisfaction is not just met but exceeds expectation. Library users have direct access to an overall stock of approximately 270,000 books and 1,000 journals.

Disability Services

University of Bradford

The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966, but can trace its history and heritage as a leading technical institute back to 1882. The first Chancellor was Lord (Harold) Wilson, the then prime minister. The University’s long tradition of having technology at its heart continues today with its offer of high quality professional, applied courses underpinned by close links with industry.

For over 40 years, the University of Bradford has developed a unique portfolio of world-class research and knowledge transfer (RKT) in the UK and abroad. Technology is at the University’s heart with its strengths in Healthcare, Management, Engineering and International Development. Ranked in the Top 50 English Universities for research funding (HEFCE 2009–10). 80% of research output is of RAE-rated international quality. Making Knowledge Work is a core value at the University which ensures continued close working with industry and business through teaching, research, placements and collaborations. 

The strong emphasis on applied research-informed teaching (informed by the needs of industry). For example, our Engineering Department’s research into industry braking systems now forms part of Jaguar Land Rover’s Masters-level professional training programme. The research and industry expertise of the academic staff adds an invaluable dimension to the learning experience. For example, academics working on the new 'smart bomb' cancer treatment at the University are also teaching our undergraduate students in areas such as Pharmacy, Drug Discovery, Chemistry and Cancer Pharmacology, and when working on project students have access to the same research labs where these treatments are being 

Bradford is one of the least expensive student cities in the UK. The University has two campuses: the City Campus, which is very close to the centre of Bradford and the School of Management. The School of Management is set in parkland a couple of miles away from the city; it is home to both beautiful historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities.

The University of Bradford has a great central UK location with excellent transport links including two international airports and trains and coaches direct to London.

The University is located in a beautiful part of the north of England, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Bradford boasts some of the best world food restaurants in our region with cuisine ranging from Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, Russian and Polish. The city also has a wide range of bars, clubs and music venues to suit all tastes.

The University is an established research active university dating back to 1966. Key areas of excellence include physical sciences and engineering, life sciences and health services, management and business, and international relations, politics and societal impact. The University offers fantastic work placement opportunities and maintain a global network of potential employers. We maintain links with a range of employers from multinational companies, such as Nissan and Intel, to public bodies, such as the NHS and BBC. The University has a strong track record of graduates entering professional and managerial level jobs. Bradford is one of only 6 UK Universities to have international membership of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), giving our students links to 280 universities in 41 worldwide destinations. 

The School of Management is one of only 58 business schools across the world with the coveted Triple Crown of accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), and is ranked amongst the world’s top business schools. Over 70% of the University’s professional courses have Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body recognition giving those degrees a mark of quality that employers understand and value. Many of the University’s Development, Politics and Peace Studies, Economics academics have a global profile, advising governments, and international and non-governmental organisations around the world. 

Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck was founded in 1823 by George Birkbeck as the Mechanics Institution, offering higher education for working Londoners. Became part of the University of London in 1920 on condition it continued to provide flexible, evening teaching. In 2007 Birkbeck took its flexible teaching provision to Stratford, east London, with a selection of courses. In July 2012 the Privy Council gave Birkbeck the power to award taught and research degrees, a recognition of the quality of the College’s teaching and research and ability to set and maintain academic standards and procedures. Birkbeck will continue to award University of London degrees for the forseeable future. In autumn 2013 Birkbeck opened University Square Stratford, a £33-m purpose-built campus in Stratford, east London.

Part of the University of London central London precinct in Bloomsbury, London (WC1). Served by excellent bus, tube and rail links; Stratford courses are taught at the University Square Stratford campus (a few minutes' walk from Stratford Station).

The main central London campus is surrounded by world-class research sources and specialist library collections, including the British Museum, the British Library and Senate House library.

London is the economic and cultural capital of the UK.

Academic Strengths

London's only specialist provider of part-time, evening, higher education. 90% of academics are research-active and many are renowned world-class experts in their fields. Birkbeck achieved 'broad confidence' in a recent QAA institutional audit, the highest rating. Awards University of London degrees and qualifications.

With staff/student ratio 1:20, Birkbeck has consistently been voted first among multi-faculty London HE institutions in the annual National Student Survey for quality of teaching, and also came in first for overall student satisfaction. The high level of research contributes directly towards the teaching quality. Students earn while they learn, graduating with prestigious University of London qualifications.

Aberystwyth University

Established in 1872, Aberystwyth was the first university institution in Wales. Aberystwyth University has pioneered a number of academic disciplines – drama, geography, international politics and Welsh were first taught to degree level at Aberystwyth. The university has an international reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research. The university comprises 17 departments, grouped into 7 institutes: Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences; Literature, Languages & Creative Arts; Geography, History & Politics; Human Sciences; Management, Law & Information Science; Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science; Education, Graduate & Professional Development.

Modular system provides a large degree of flexibility and choice. Many programmes allow students to defer the choice of specialism until the second year. Transfer between degree schemes is possible at the end of the first, and even in some cases, the second year, subject to passes in pre-requisite modules. Some degrees offer vocational content or make a contribution towards professional qualifications. Some degrees include industrial placements or work experience. European language degrees include a year abroad in a country where the chosen language is spoken. There are opportunities to study abroad through the Erasmus scheme or one of our international exchange programmes. Students at Aberystwyth are also eligible for the Year in Employment scheme, which offers an extended work placement in the UK or abroad.

Accounting & Finance, Biological Sciences, Business & Management, Celtic Studies, Childhood Studies, Computer Science, Countryside Conservation & Management, Criminology, Drama, Economics, Education, English Literature and Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, European Languages, Film & Television Studies, Fine Art, Geography, History, Information Management, International Politics, Irish, Law, Life Sciences (Foundation), Marketing, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Rural Sciences, Software Engineering, Space Science & Robotics, Sport & Exercise Science, Tourism and Welsh. The university has a commitment to lifelong learning and offers a large number of general interest courses, which may be taken alongside your degree if you wish.

University of Aberdeen

Scotland's third oldest university, founded in 1495. First chair of medicine in the English-speaking world. Five Nobel prizes have been awarded for work begun or carried out at Aberdeen.Aberdeen is a vibrant, creative and ambitious city, famous for its historic charm, a thriving economy and cosmopolitan community. Voted Scotland’s safest University City. The city is big enough to give the big city feel, but small enough for you to easily find your way around and make friends. Based in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, Aberdeen has something for everyone – our location means you can find yourself travelling from the busy city centre of Europe’s Energy Capital to awe-inspiring countryside and coastlines in no time at all. Communication and travel links are excellent: With global air, rail and road connections, Aberdeen is easily reachable from anywhere in the UK within an hour and a half. Local transport services offer a reliable and regular service throughout Aberdeen and surrounding areas.  Full details of entry requirements can be found in Aberdeen's online prospectus.  A student population of around 14,500. 120 nationalities are represented in the student body. 

Male to female ratio of 46:54.  As a result of an extensive review of the curriculum, since 2010 undergraduate students at Aberdeen have a more flexible degree structure which retains all the quality and depth of the traditional Scottish degree and adds further benefits.

The University provides the opportunity to choose new cross-disciplinary courses focused on real world problems or sustained study in a language or business.  There are now even more opportunities to broaden your experience and skills through a wide range of optional activities overseen by the University, such as study overseas, work placements and voluntary work. The University provides over 550 first degree programmes on offer across three colleges. Students are encouraged to tailor-make their degree programme to suit their interests and ambitions, and every student has an academic adviser to provide guidance.  89% of subjects rated excellent/highly satisfactory. Scotland’s top Medical School. 

The University has been praised by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education for the quality of relationships between students and staff.  Aberdeen has a long and distinguished research history. The University has a leading track record in pioneering discoveries which have changed the way people think, work and learn throughout the world in the fields of medicine, science and humanities. 90% of our research has been judged as being of international quality and over half of this has been classed as world leading or internationally excellent. 

Academic Strengths

More than 500 years of academic excellence.

Within the three colleges of Arts and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences and Medicine, many degree programmes have been rated either the best in Scotland or in the top ten in the UK by numerous league tables.

Particular strengths lie in the university's founding disciplines of Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Education, Divinity and Law.

Student Facilities

The University's brand new Aquatics Centre opened to the public in May 2014. This Olympic Standard centre provides the area’s first 50m training and competition pool and separate diving pool. The facility is set to host various national and international competitions, and has already hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games Water Polo Championships.

The University’s main library – The Sit Duncan Rice Library – contains over a million volumes, over 300,000 e-books and over 21,000 journals. The library also hosts a series of events, presentations and exhibitions throughout the year.

The University has one of the largest WiFi campuses in Europe.

Disability Services

Visit the website to find out about disability services at the University of Aberdeen.

Telephone +44 (0)1224 273935, fax +44 (0)1224 273569, or email student.disability@abdn.ac.uk.

Students' Union

Visit the website to discover more about the Aberdeen University Students' Association and the 150 student societies.

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. 

Rated as Scotland's top university for environmental science, and best modern university for law and psychology. 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. Modern library with 265 workstations. 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. New Student Centre completed in 2005, incorporating two bars, restaurant, theatre/cinema, art gallery/coffee shop, bookshop and nightclub. New Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education, a UK first. 

Arts University Bournemouth

The Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) was founded over 125 years ago as a specialist arts institution. It became an HEI in 2001 and was awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers in 2009.

It became a full university in 2012. It now offers a range of art, design, media and performance degrees at further, higher, postgraduate and research level as well as a range of short courses.

Situated on the south coast of England, with good train links to London and ferry/air routes to Europe. Dorset has outstanding natural beauty with seven miles of wonderful beaches and unspoilt countryside (including the New Forest and the Purbeck Hills). Much historic and artistic interest with large towns such as Bournemouth also offering a vibrant, youthful environment. Entry Standards

The university welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who have the potential to gain a degree.

Offers to most courses are made on the basis of interview and portfolio, but all courses have minimum entry requirements – visit the website for more information.

Application is online via the UCAS website www.ucas.com.

Students on all courses undertake a range of self-directed project units which lets them focus on areas of particular interest. There is a large culture of collaboration across all the courses at the AUB.  The university received 88% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey.  Excellent reputation for courses in the creative arts and design. Over 97.7% of students have secured employment or further study within six months of graduation – in the top 5 of all UK universities in the 2011 DLHE Survey. 

One of the largest, specialist purpose-built libraries outside London, with unique Museum of Design in Plastics located on campus. The Gallery at the Arts University Bournemouth offers a unique space in the South West for the arts including design, media  and performance. Excellent IT facilities (PCs and Macs); campus is wi-fi; state of the art facilities and workshops; contemporary gallery space.

Industry standard equipment across the range of courses. New 3D Printer. Enterprise Pavilion offering facilities and mentoring to new graduates launching creative business.