Imperial College London

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ulster University

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

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

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

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

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

Harper Adams University

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

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

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

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

The University of Hull

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heythrop College

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Kent

Work commenced in 2013 on a 4000m2 extension to the Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus as the flagship project of the University’s 50thanniversary celebrations. Specialist postgraduate programmes in Rome launched in 2013. A new college, Turing College, established at the Canterbury campus and new student residences opened at Liberty Quays in Medway 2013. Significant investment into School of Arts facilities at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Medway saw a number of refurbished buildings; lecture theatres and studio spaces open in 2012.

New student accommodation at Liberty Quays in Medway opened in 2009. Postgraduate centre in Paris launched in 2009 for specialist programmes in the Humanities. The University welcomed its first students to the new Medway campus in 2005. Medway School of Pharmacy, a joint venture between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, launched in 2004 at the Medway campus. University of Kent at Brussels, a postgraduate centre for programmes specialising in international studies opened in 1998. Tonbridge Centre specialising in part-time study opened in 1982. Royal Charter granted in 1965; first 500 students enrol at Canterbury campus.

Campuses in Canterbury and Medway and specialist postgraduate centres in Brussels, Paris Athens and Rome. The University also has a part-time centre in Tonbridge.

University of Kent is well connected to London (via road or high speed train) and continental Europe (via ferry or Eurostar).

The Canterbury campus is vibrant, friendly and cosmopolitan, 20 minutes walk from Canterbury city centre. The historic Medway campus has a lively atmosphere with award winning buildings, industry-standard facilities and a great community. There is also a shuttle bus provided by the University, which runs at regular intervals between the Canterbury and Medway campuses. The Canterbury campus is on a direct bus route to the city centre and is close to both Canterbury East and Canterbury West train stations. The Medway campus is close to Chatham train station and regular buses service the campus from the station. Journey time to campus is approximately 15 minutes. Arriva buses also regularly service the campus.

The University of Kent, Brussels is located in a world centre for international affairs, close to a metro station, a train station and regular bus and tram services.Our centre in Paris is at the Columbia Global Center (previously known as Reid Hall), in the heart of Montparnasse and a five-minute walk from the local metro station. Kent’s centres in Athens and Rome are close to the main cultural sites and both centres have good bus connections to the surrounding areas. Kent is one of an elite band of institutions who have scored 90% and above for overall student satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey (NSS). All of our academic schools produce world-leading research, meaning our students learn directly from top-rated researchers. Kent scored 88% for overall teaching satisfaction in the 2013 NSS. National Teaching Fellowships have been awarded to Kent staff for the past five years. Strong international focus helps students develop a global perspective to their learning. 89% of Kent students ranked our staff as enthusiastic about their subject area in the 2013 NSS.

Lancaster University

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

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

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

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

Leeds Trinity University

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of Worcester

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

Granted full university status in 2005. Worcester is 51.5 km (32 miles) south west of Birmingham and is easily accessible by air, rail and the M5 motorway network. The University is located centrally, just a short walk from the train and bus stations. The St John's Campus is a 15 minute walk/5 minute drive/10 minute bus journey from Worcester city centre, while the City campus is right in the heart of the city, close to both train and bus stations. Worcester has two train stations – Foregate Street and Shrub Hill. National Express operate eight buses a day to Worcester. 

Find out about entry requirements at Worcester online. 

66% of students are female.

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

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

Applications to places ratio 5:1.

Course Flexibility

Joint and major minor degree courses are widely available. All single honours students have opportunities to take free choice modules in other subjects. There are opportunities to mix full-time and part-time study. A change to the curriculum in 2013 allows more opportunity for course-related employability skills training and activities. The university's mission is to provide high quality, inclusive, education. Student satisfaction levels are high. The university performs well in all external quality assessments. 

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

Teacher Education, Early Years, Sport and Exercise Science, including disability sport, Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, Biology, History, Heritage and Archaeology Studies, and Management and Leadership. The University has invested significantly in a new library – the Hive was opened by HM The Queen in July 2012. It is the first joint university and public library in Britain, housing more than 275,000 books and over 12 miles of history records. A new study and guidance centre at the St John’s Campus contains 400 study spaces, PCs, Macs and access to a complete range of student services.

All halls of residence have internet access and on-campus media services offer students a wide range of multi-media support. 

Robert Gordon University

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

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

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

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

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

Student Mix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oxford Brookes University

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bishop Grosseteste University

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

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

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

All students (including undergraduate and postgraduate students)

22% male, 78% female.

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

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

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