ifs University College

ifs University College is the university for financial education. London-based, it is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter that exists to ensure a flow of talented individuals into the financial services industry and related sectors. Its qualifications enable individuals to reach their full professional potential and encourage appropriate and ethical practice. ifs University College was founded in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers and has remained at the forefront of professional education in financial services ever since. We also offer our qualifications via part-time and flexible learning. These programmes are ideal for those who wish to gain a highly respected qualification in banking, finance and accounting while working and/or living at home. The study options available and the support provided give a huge degree of flexibility and enable our students to balance their study with busy work and personal lives. Our part-time degrees are structured into a series of levels each equivalent to a year of the equivalent full-time programme. Completion of each level of study leads to a well-respected industry benchmark qualification or recognised higher education award in its own right. This flexible approach provides a number of 'stopping-off' points on the way to achieving the full degree.

The ifs University College's online learning environment gives you access to learning materials, specimen papers, discussion forums and Knowledgbank, ifs University College’s e-library which provides a wealth of knowledge to assist you in your studies including a weekly reading list for every module which includes direct links to books, journal articles and websites. subject gateways written by research specialists and industry experts  over 21,000 academic and trade journals from EBSCO Business Source Premier accessible, action-oriented information on key management topics from Harvard ManageMentor company information and business intelligence from MintUK fully searchable ebooks and reference tools from Credo, MyiLibrary and EBSCO.

All students based at ifs University College’s London Campus will become associate members of the University of London Union (ULU). ULU is located on Malet Street in central London, just a short journey from ifs University College on the underground. ULU comprises the major universities in London and membership entitles you to get involved with everything that ULU has to offer including access to bars, places to eat, entertainment, clubs and societies. 

University of East Anglia

Opened in 1963, one of the sixties generation of universities – UEA most recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The University of East Anglia (UEA) was part of the 1994 Group until its dissolution in November 2013. The first UK university to offer courses in Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences and Development Studies, and champion of interdisciplinary subjects. First university to study climate change with over 40 years experience through our Climatic Research Unit. A centre for arts and culture, in 1973 Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury donated their collection of world art to the University which is housed on campus in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Norwich Medical School opened in 2001 with UEA’s first doctors graduating in 2007 having benefited enormously from access to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital based on UEA’s single-site campus.

INTO UEA, our Norwich-based study centre delivering a world-class educational and cultural experience for international students with fast, effective and assured progression to university degree courses opened in 2007. UEA have twice been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize: Creative Writing (2011); International Development (2009). Set in 200 hectares of parkland with its own 'Norfolk Broad' – UEA’s academic and social amenities are conveniently available within this single-site campus. All academic departments and facilities based across the Norwich Research Park, lecture theatres, library and learning resources, and the sporting and social amenities are only a few minutes’ walk from each other.

The Norwich Research Park, host to the University, John Innes Centre, the Institute of Food Research, the Sainsbury Laboratory, The Genome Analysis Centre, and the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, has over 11,000 people including 2,700 scientists and an annual research spend of over £100 million, the Norwich Research Park is one of Europe’s largest single-site concentrations of research in Health, Food and Environmental Sciences. Fifteen minutes from the lively centre of historic Norwich, one of the UK's top ten shopping cities and named as England’s first UNESCO City of Literature in recognition of Norwich’s literary heritage, contemporary strengths and future potential in the field of literature, creative writing, reading and the literary arts. Half-hourly London trains; regular Norwich–Amsterdam shuttle flights (to international connections), and university to London airports coach service. UEA’s Student Service Advisers will help you find the information you need.

Entry requirements may vary according to the subject and course you want to study. Find information about entry requirements at the University of East Anglia. The majority of subjects do not usually request applicants to attend for interview. However, candidates will be invited to interview for Actuarial Sciences, , Drama (audition), Scriptwriting and Performance, Drama and Creative Writing, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year, Pharmacy with a Foundation Year, Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year, Chemistry with a Foundation Year.

UEA will not discriminate against schools or students who have chosen one pathway or another, for example, whether or not to sit an AS level subject. We hope that the student will choose the most relevant and interesting subject choices, in preparation for University. We are confident that we will continue to make pertinent decisions and offers, based on all the information provided on the student’s UCAS application. For our Science or Health related degrees we will require students to pass the practical element of a Science A Level. UEA continues to monitor the A Level reforms and will update our policies here.

University of Chichester

The University of Chichester can trace its origins back to 1839, marking it out as one of the older institutions of higher education in the country. In 1873 Bishop Otter College in Chichester became a training college for women as a result of a campaign to encourage the acceptance of women as teachers; Bognor Regis College of Education was set up in 1946 as an emergency training college for men and women to meet the severe shortage of teachers after the war. The West Sussex Institute of Higher Education was formed in 1977 as a result of the merger between the two colleges. The Institute changed its name to Chichester Institute of Higher Education in 1995. In 1999 the Institute gained degree awarding powers in its own right and the name was changed to University College Chichester. The title University of Chichester was approved by the Privy Council on 12 October 2005.

Split over two campuses, students experience life in Chichester's bustling, historic market town and relax at the seaside resort of Bognor Regis. Transport to both Bognor Regis and Chichester is good by road and rail. The University runs a subsidised bus service which operates between the Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses, as well as two mini buses that run a flyer service between campuses during the day, and operate as safety buses during the evenings from the Student Union bars. There is also a mainline train station in the centre of each town, as well as bus stations, which are within easy walking distance of each campus. For entry to bachelor degrees (BA, BSc) we require a minimum of two A levels and three GCSEs (A-C) in subjects other than the A level subjects. These are the absolute minimum requirements. 

For specific course level information please see the course pages on our website. Typical offers require three A levels (or equivalent qualifications). The University has an alternative entry procedure for applicants who do not hold the formal qualifications. With almost a third of our students studying part-time, we have the infrastructure and the experience to support you if this is your preferred route. We understand that you may have other commitments that may mean you cannot devote your time to a full time degree. In these instances, a part time can be tailored to your requirements and mean that you can complete a degree over a longer time period. For example, instead of a three year degree with 4 modules per semester, you could complete a 6 year degree with 2 modules per semester. Combined honours programme enables students to study two subjects in depth. Combined honours are available on a number of our courses.

De Montfort University

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

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

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

Curve theatre is an iconic £59-million performing arts centre, hosting touring shows and West End-sized productions.The £350-million Highcross shopping centre has become one of the premier destinations for shoppers in the Midlands, with a huge range of shops, a new restaurant quarter and Leicester's first city centre multiplex cinema. Leicester caters for just about every culinary taste with food and drink from around the world. Cuisines range from Mexican and Italian to sushi and tapas, whilst restaurants include family-run eateries, well-known chains and smaller, more intimate venues that are full of atmosphere. It is also well-known as one of the best places in Britain to get a curry. The M1, A1, M69 and M6 give easy access to the north and south, as well as the rest of the Midlands and Wales. There is a network of routes for cyclists and good bus and train links to the rest of the country. Leicester is just over an hour away from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe.

Leicester has had an astounding £3-billion of recent investment, transforming the city centre into a hub of entertainment, shopping and culture. Curve is an iconic £59-million performing arts centre, hosting touring shows and West End-sized productions. The £350-million Highcross shopping centre has become one of the premier destinations for shoppers in the Midlands, with a huge range of shops, a new restaurant quarter and Leicester's first city centre multiplex cinema. Leicester caters for just about every culinary taste with food and drink from around the world. Cuisines range from Mexican and Italian to sushi and tapas, whilst restaurants include family-run eateries, well known chains and smaller, more intimate venues that are full of atmosphere. It is also well known as one of the best places in Britain to get a curry.

Royal Veterinary College

The foundation of The Royal Veterinary College, London, in 1791 marked the establishment of the veterinary profession in the UK. The College was granted the first Royal Charter in 1875. To this day the RVC remains the only veterinary college in the UK to have its own Royal Charter. In 1949 The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) became a full part of the University of London.The Royal Veterinary College has two campuses; one in Camden, Central London and the other in Potters Bar,  Hertfordshire.The Camden campus is the principal location for first and second year Veterinary Medicine students and all students on the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences course. The campus houses the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, the London BioScience Innovation Centre and the College's central administration.The Hawkshead Campus in Hertfordshire is a 15-minute train ride from London King's Cross and is the base for the third, fourth and fifth years of the undergraduate Veterinary Medicine course, alongside all Veterinary Nursing students. It is also home to the Queen Mother Hospital (the largest veterinary referral hospital in Europe), the Equine Referral Hospital, Equine Practice and the Farm Animal Clinical Centre. The RVC's working farm at Boltons Park is also located nearby.

The RVC has extensive library facilities at both the London and Hertfordshire campuses. Our librararies have approx 30,000 volumes of books and journals. The material at Camden reflects the pre-clinical and taught post-graduate courses here, while the Hawkshead stock covers the clinical and taught post-graduate courses based at that site. MetaLib federated search software allows students to search all the RVC databases in one go and provides links to the full text when it is available. Podbooks are another innovation soon to be introduced which will be set up to access various learning materials including WikkiVet, eLearning DVD’s and eJournals. In the 2010–11 academic year we launched our PodBook project which provides quick access to online resources via short-loan netbooks and this has been expanded to Hawkshead having being piloted at Camden in conjunction with Electroninc Media Unit. There are now 30 PodBooks for loan from each LRC and as these have proved tremendously popular with student users, and the collection will be expanded for the 2011–12 academic year.

One future project that we will soon deliver is real-time PC availability information for all open access and Directed Learning rooms to screens at the entrance to each LRC. This information is something that students have said that they would find useful and should help alleviate pressure on access to PCs at peak times.The open access computers (approx 175 at each campus) had a major upgrade in the summer (2010) with a change of operating system from XP to Windows 7. There have also been substantial software upgrades so that each computer has; any Video Convertor, Endnote X4, Inspiration 9, Internet Explorer 8, Live Messenger, Spellex and SPSS 18.

University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton has a proud and extensive history in higher education stretching back 175 years through our four Colleges. Our ethos derives from this rich collegiate history, built on community, engagement and partnership. Our Colleges were also among the first colleges of higher education in the country to admit women. Our rich collegiate history provides the foundations of our ethos today, which is built on community and partnership. We pride ourselves on the guarantee we make to all of our students: high levels of contact time with excellent teachers and researchers working at the cutting edge of their subject areas.

The University of Roehampton has the most beautiful campus in London. Our campus provides a close-knit community feel. We have modern, cutting edge facilities and a vibrant social scene. Best of all, our green, parkland campus is in the heart of south-west London, within easy reach of Putney and Hammersmith. It's offers the best of both worlds. Studying at a campus university provides a sense of community for our students, who also become a member of one of our four Colleges, through which we provide extensive advice and support and a wide range of social activities.

Our academic teaching staff work are at the cutting edge of their subjects, which means their teaching is based on the very latest knowledge. Unlike many other universities, all of our students are taught by leading professors from their first year of study. Our size means that you'll get to know your lecturers and fellow students, giving you a more personal learning experience. The University of Roehampton achieved 86% for overall student satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey, with 87% of our students satisfied with their teaching. Our employment rates afterwards are testament to the quality of education we provide: the most recent DLHE survey of the employment of our graduates showed 92% in work or further study within six months of gaining their degrees.

Roehampton has an excellent research profile: we are the most research-intensive modern university in the country. We have some of the most highly regarded academic departments in the UK, with two-thirds of our research judged either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework survey of research quality. Our students, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level, benefit from studying with top professors from their first year of study.