The Place

London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) is a world-leader in dance higher education and a key part of The Place – the creative powerhouse for dance in central London. LCDS champions new ideas, embraces artistic innovation and enables extraordinary experiences for dance artists to realise their full potential. The School offers intensive technical and creative dance courses in Higher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The courses prepare emerging dance artists for a portfolio career in dance and the creative industries and are validated by University of the Arts London. With a student-centred focus, sustainable dance practice is at the core of the programmes, with a holistic emphasis on student physical and psychological wellbeing shaped by ground-breaking research. The Place’s unique history as a pioneering dance organisation, combined with an ecology of education, creation, performance, production and touring is without parallel. Visit the London Contemporary Dance School website

RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)

RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) offers vocational training for actors, stage managers, designers and technical stage craft specialists. We pride ourselves on the exceptional standard of our teaching, productions and facilities, and the personalisation of our training tailored to the needs of each student. Our student population is a diverse community from all over the world, united by a shared passion for theatre-making.

We seek to train the most talented individuals and create opportunities for a wider community to engage with us through widening participation and outreach work, and short courses. Founded in 1904, we have an impressive track record of graduate achievement in theatre, film, television and radio, as award-winners and leading actors, directors, writers, producers, lighting, sound and costume designers, prop makers, scenic artists, stage managers and production managers.

Visit the RADA website

Bishop Grosseteste University

Established in 1862, Bishop Grosseteste University offers high quality courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level, in addition to a variety of opportunities for professional development.

ACM

For over 25 years ACM has delivered specialist higher and further education programmes. The roots of the provider are within music however this has broadened over the last 5-years with ACM now delivering specialist, interdisciplinary programmes across the Creative Industries taught by industry professionals and academics from world-class facilities in London, Birmingham and Surrey. ACM is grouped with Metropolis Studios, Europe’s largest independent recording complex, and The Electric Theatre, a thriving arts venue in Surrey, ensuring that students get real-world connections and opportunities throughout their studies. Visit the ACM website

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is located in London at the heart of the music industry. It was established over a quarter of a century ago, and has been developing and delivering cutting-edge courses to students of contemporary music for longer than any other UK-based school. The Institute’s reputation has been built on developing and providing world-class education and training using the very best tutors and state-of-the-art facilities. Institute students and alumni can be found building successful careers in all areas of the music industry.

Website

https://www.icmp.ac.uk/

MetFilmSchool

MetFilm School is a leading film, television, and online media school offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses across various craft areas. The school has campuses in seven creative capitals – London, Berlin, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester.

Visit MetFilm School website

University Centre Sparsholt

Sparsholt College has been offering Higher Education since the late 1970s and has worked with the University of Portsmouth, its validating university, since the early 1980s. Becoming a University Centre allowed the College to convey more clearly the quality and standards associated with these courses and differentiates them as university level programmes.

University Centre Sparsholt has continued to flourish offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Agriculture, Animal Science and Zoo Biology, Equestrian Science and Performance Management, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Studies, Veterinary Nursing Science and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. In 2022, UCS has introduced its first Higher Apprenticeship Standard, Countryside Ranger.

Website: https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/

Regent College London

Regent’s College London is a diverse community, active in promoting learning and education, with over 20 years of success within UK higher education. We welcome students from all backgrounds and nurture a supportive, inclusive environment, and positive culture.

Website: https://www.rcl.ac.uk/about/

Landex

Landex helps Land Based Colleges and Universities achieve excellence. Landex has 36 member Colleges and Universities in England and 3 Members in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. To qualify for membership the provider must deliver significant volumes of education and training in land based occupational areas. Landex was formed in 2006 from its predecessor organisation, Napaeo, which was founded in 1950, and represented the interests of land based Colleges and the industries they served during a period of continuous change and development.

Website: https://landex.org.uk/about/

Federation of Drama Schools

The aims of the FDS are to engage in activities, projects and discussions collectively and individually that enable diverse groups of people to receive excellent training for the contemporary profession in all its aspects.

Website: https://www.federationofdramaschools.co.uk/

Birmingham Newman University

At Newman University we do things differently. We believe that learning is nothing without the development of the whole person, which is why we place equal importance on personal wellbeing and high academic achievement. Through interactive teaching, a comprehensive range of student support services and a strong sense of community, we offer the unique support and guidance that provides our students with personal advancement and academic success. At Newman you will discover something new. A traditional ethos. A modern approach. A sense of belonging.

Website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/

Health Sciences University

HSU are a specialist health sciences university, delivering high quality education, research, clinical and consultancy services in chiropractic, physiotherapy, psychology, sports, exercise and health science, radiology and imaging sciences.

Website: https://www.hsu.ac.uk/

The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Education at LIBF is a flexible, personalised experience. Your learning journey should adapt to you – your pace, your priorities, your lifestyle. Which is why our courses and learning tools put you in control.

At LIBF, our globally recognised degrees are designed with an emphasis on practical skills and innovative thought leadership to prepare you for the future workplace. Your lecturers are industry experts in business, banking, finance and technology, and with our innovative learning solutions to suit all lifestyles, we’ve worked hard to make their expertise accessible to all.

Throughout our long history, we’ve helped our students build successful careers in business, management and technology. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking the next step towards progress, we’ve got the experience and expertise to get you there.

Website https://www.libf.ac.uk/

Arden University

Offering a combination of distance and blended learning degree courses to students in the UK and globally, Arden University provides access to the skills, knowledge, and opportunities our learners need to further their careers and achieve the success they deserve.

Central School of Ballet

Central School of Ballet offers inspirational dance training in the heart of London. Students join the School from around the world to secure a BA (Hons) degree in Professional Dance and Performance, validated by the University of Kent. Central aims to nurture the passion and talent of our dancers into excellence with classical ballet training supplemented by classes in varied styles that prepare students for today’s dance industry. With graduates in renowned companies around the UK and the world, Central works with talented students to create futures in dance.

Website: https://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/

Central Film School

Central Film School offers students a practical education in fictional narrative and documentary filmmaking. We aim to give independent voices the skills and knowledge needed to tell their stories through film. We train aspiring filmmakers, actors and screenwriters to work in the industry as soon as they graduate, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in 2008, Central Film School has provided students from all over the world with the fundamental skills needed to become professionals in the film and TV industry.

Through our BA (Hons), MA and Short Courses, we give students a grounding in all aspects of filmmaking, screenwriting and acting, including both fiction and factual disciplines. Our approach is practical, aided by our small class sizes, student-centred approach to teaching & learning, ethos and community atmosphere. The school constantly develops its programmes, equipment and methods to ensure students are familiar with the most up-to-date industry practices.

Website: https://centralfilmschool.com/

BPP University

In September 2007, BPP University made history by becoming the first publicly owned company in the UK to obtain degree awarding powers. BPP University’s unique approach is education that is academically rigorous but also grounded in practical application that is highly relevant to our students, stakeholders and industry.

In 2020, BPP University was granted indefinite taught degree awarding powers (TDAP) under the Office for Students (OfS) new regulatory framework. The award of indefinite TDAP, which came into force on 1st September 2020 acknowledges the University’s academic integrity as a mature higher education institution with rigorous standards and academic governance. It has around 21,000 students, studying across 13 centres, in eight locations across England and online around the world. 78% are full-time, over 83% are on postgraduate programmes.

Website: https://www.bpp.com/

Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is a pioneering centre for dance education in Leeds. Since being founded in 1985, we have been the only institution to offer specialist, conservatoire-level dance training in England outside London. Our holistic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels nurture versatile and enterprising dance artists with highly-tuned technical, creative and performance skills, ready for entry into the profession. We recruit the most talented students, regardless of background or personal circumstance.

Website: https://www.nscd.ac.uk/

Point Blank Music School

As an award-winning music specialist HEI, Point Blank takes pride in teaching the creative process of making music at the highest level. With expert lecturers and state-of-the-art facilities, the School has a reputation for providing students with an industry-informed curriculum and the tools to succeed in their careers. Based in London and with campuses across the globe, Point Blank enjoys an international presence. The School is renowned for offering HE and professional programmes in disciplines such as Music Production & Sound Engineering, DJ Practice, Vocal Performance, Music Industry Management and Radio Production & Broadcasting. Consulting industry all the way from curriculum design to their expectations from our graduates, Point Blank practises high-quality teaching by industry professionals to a community of students who become highly employable and go on to forge great careers in the world of music, the creative arts and beyond.

https://www.pointblankmusicschool.com/courses/london/

Rambert School

Rambert School is leading the way in dance education. We are a place of innovation, excellence, and creativity. We deliver degree programmes within the higher education sector and attract the best in dance talent to our course. We nurture and develop thinking artists and our graduates go on to have outstanding careers as dancers, choreographers, and artistic leaders. Through our work we are both feeding the dance profession and influencing it.

rambertschool.org.uk

National Centre for Circus Arts

The National Centre for Circus Arts is a registered charity and one of Europe’s leading providers of circus education. Our diverse range of work includes a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, a structured progressive training programme for under 18s and professional development opportunities for aspiring and established performers. Adults and young people can take part in a range of recreational classes and we provide workshops and away days for the business community.

https://www.nationalcircus.org.uk/

New College of the Humanities (Northeastern University - London)

Small by design, New College of the Humanities (Northeastern University – London) offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers and society.

Website https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/

Arts University Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth is an independent specialist university run by artists and designers for artists and designers, widely regarded as a dynamic catalyst for creative learning and social justice.

Escape Studios

Escape Studios is one of the UK’s premiere VFX, Animation and Games Art training and teaching institutions, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses. Their world-class industry partners include Industrial Light & Magic, PlayStation London Studio, Framestore, The Mill, DNEG, Milk, Creative Assembly, Cinesite, Blue Zoo and MPC, while a unique partnership with Epic Games, means they’re also one of the UK’s only Unreal Authorized Training Centres.

Graduates from Escape Studios (dubbed Escapees) have worked on award-winning games, films and TV series, such as Stranger Things and Obi-Wan Kenobi, along with Oscar and BAFTA-winning films such as Dune, No Time to Die, 1917, Interstellar, Star Wars, Ex Machina, and bestselling games Assassin’s Creed, Uncharted 2 and Forza Horizon.

Oxford Business College

Oxford Business College is the oldest independent business school from Oxford. It has expanded from one campus in Oxford to four cities, numerous campuses and partnerships with multiple UK universities, including the University of West London, Buckinghamshire New University and University for the Creative Arts.

Website: https://oxfordbusinesscollege.ac.uk/about-us/

Christ the Redeemer College

Christ the Redeemer College (CRC), London is an academic institution established by the Redeemed Christian Church of God and a provider of vocational and higher education located in Harrow, London. CRC has been established for over eighteen years and is a partner college of Newman University, Birmingham.

Website: https://christredeemer.ac.uk/

acm

For over 25 years ACM has delivered specialist higher and further education programmes. The roots of the provider are within music however this has broadened over the last 5-years with ACM now delivering specialist, interdisciplinary programmes across the Creative Industries taught by industry professionals and academics from world-class facilities in London, Birmingham and Surrey. ACM is grouped with Metropolis Studios, Europe’s largest independent recording complex, and The Electric Theatre, a thriving arts venue in Surrey, ensuring that students get real-world connections and opportunities throughout their studies.

Dyson

The Dyson Institute is an independent provider of higher education. Its mission is to build challenging and enriching educational experiences, which are free, student-centric and aligned with the needs of industry.

The Dyson Institute’s students are employed as Undergraduate Engineers within Dyson Technology’s Global Engineering team from day one. They contribute to live projects, while studying for their BEng (Hons) Engineering degree apprenticeship. With a competitive salary and no tuition fees to pay, they can graduate debt-free.

Website: www.dysoninstitute.com

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ARU Peterborough

ARU Peterborough is a new university for Peterborough, developed in conjunction with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Peterborough City Council and Anglia Ruskin University, which will open to students in September 2022. This first phase represents an investment of £30m in the City and region. ARUPeterborough is working with regional businesses to create an exciting range of degree courses and degree apprenticeships, ensuring that ARU Peterborough delivers the skills needed by employers.

University courses in Peterborough will be delivered through a mixture of campus lessons, in-work training and apprenticeships, with distance learning and outreach programmes to improve accessibility and widen participation. There are ambitious plans for further teaching and research buildings, with a goal of offering university courses for up to 12,500 by 2030.

aru.ac.uk/peterborough

Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University offers industry-focused degree programmes and professional qualifications across the creative and cultural industries, management and information management sectors, and the public sector. Through its School of Nursing & Allied Health, the University works with the NHS, private and independent sectors to produce dynamic graduates ready to enter the profession. The University has a range of industry-focused facilities used by professionals, including a Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre, simulation suites for areas such as healthcare and aviation, and state-of-the-art film and television and audio and music production suites. It also owns the dedicated conference and events venue, Missenden Abbey.

https://bucks.ac.uk/

Nelson College London

Nelson College London is an independent provider of higher education with a career-focussed widening participation mission. Founded in 2009 and operating at two campuses in the London Borough of Redbridge, the College is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee cap provider. The College offers access to higher education to people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, enabling them to transform their lives and prosper through the acquisition of the knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

https://nelsoncollege.ac.uk/

Nelson College London

Nelson College London is an independent provider of higher education with a career-focussed widening participation mission. Founded in 2009 and operating at two campuses in the London Borough of Redbridge, the College is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee cap provider. The College offers access to higher education to people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, enabling them to transform their lives and prosper through the acquisition of the knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

https://nelsoncollege.ac.uk/

Regent College London

At Regent College London, we have been delivering flexible and accessible education successfully for over 20 years, and are now in our tenth year of providing higher education courses.

We have built a reputation on well-qualified and experienced staff, small class sizes, and excellent student support and facilities. This allows our students to flourish and succeed – whether it is to build their careers or go on to further study. We have five campuses in Central London, Harrow, Kingsbury, Southall and Wembley.

We are dedicated to widening access to higher education for all prospective students and are recognised for our success in attracting applications from under-represented groups, those who are returning to education to gain new or higher level skills, and those with varying levels of past academic success.

We are able to work very effectively with students of all abilities to improve their prospects and carry them forward into achieving their academic aspirations, forge successful careers or start their own businesses.

Range of career-focused courses:

Business Management
Business Entrepreneurship
Health and Social Care / Social Sciences
Marketing
Computing
Accountancy
Software Engineering

Our range of fully accredited, industry-focused HND, Foundation Year degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and Top-up degrees are designed with both professional and personal success in mind. All our courses are developed in close involvement with industry experts ensuring that you develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.

Academic partnerships

Each of the Foundation Year Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and Top-Up Degrees offered at Regent College London is franchised and awarded by one of our partner institutions – Buckinghamshire New University, University of Bolton and the University of Northampton respectively.

Regent College London

At Regent College London, we have been delivering flexible and accessible education successfully for over 20 years, and are now in our tenth year of providing higher education courses.

We have built a reputation on well-qualified and experienced staff, small class sizes, and excellent student support and facilities. This allows our students to flourish and succeed – whether it is to build their careers or go on to further study. We have five campuses in Central London, Harrow, Kingsbury, Southall and Wembley.

We are dedicated to widening access to higher education for all prospective students and are recognised for our success in attracting applications from under-represented groups, those who are returning to education to gain new or higher level skills, and those with varying levels of past academic success.

We are able to work very effectively with students of all abilities to improve their prospects and carry them forward into achieving their academic aspirations, forge successful careers or start their own businesses.

Range of career-focused courses:

Business Management
Business Entrepreneurship
Health and Social Care / Social Sciences
Marketing
Computing
Accountancy
Software Engineering

Our range of fully accredited, industry-focused HND, Foundation Year degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and Top-up degrees are designed with both professional and personal success in mind. All our courses are developed in close involvement with industry experts ensuring that you develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.

Academic partnerships

Each of the Foundation Year Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees and Top-Up Degrees offered at Regent College London is franchised and awarded by one of our partner institutions – Buckinghamshire New University, University of Bolton and the University of Northampton respectively.

Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations

Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) was established in 2002 to study and analyse challenges facing Muslim societies in history and the contemporary. Today, AKU-ISMC as a research-driven and non-denominational liberal arts academic institution produces internationally recognised research, education and outreach founded on a scholarly and plural understanding of Islam and Muslim cultures.

Moorlands College

Moorlands College is a Christian theological training college and has been training people since 1948. The college’s programmes are validated by the University of Gloucester, offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in applied theology, and has locations of study in Dorset, Torquay, Birmingham and Belfast.

Website https://www.moorlands.ac.uk/

RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)

RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) offers vocational training for actors, stage managers, designers and technical stage craft specialists. We pride ourselves on the exceptional standard of our teaching, productions and facilities, and the personalisation of our training tailored to the needs of each student. Our student population is a diverse community from all over the world, united by a shared passion for theatre-making.

We seek to train the most talented individuals and create opportunities for a wider community to engage with us through widening participation and outreach work, and short courses. Founded in 1904, we have an impressive track record of graduate achievement in theatre, film, television and radio, as award-winners and leading actors, directors, writers, producers, lighting, sound and costume designers, prop makers, scenic artists, stage managers and production managers.

UA92

University Academy 92 (UA92) is a new higher education institution based at a new campus in Old Trafford, Manchester. The UA92 experience is about much more than an academic qualification, it’s preparation for life. Students will embark on a personal development journey to forge their character, challenging and supporting them in equal measure, and preparing them to reach their full potential.

Northern College of Acupuncture

Established in 1988 the Northern College of Acupuncture has an international reputation for practitioner training and research. The NCA offers undergraduate courses in acupuncture and postgraduate courses in nutrition and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as ground-breaking fully online Masters courses for practitioners worldwide.

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London Film School

London Film School is a not-for-profit film school in London and is situated in a converted brewery in Covent Garden, London, neighbouring Soho, a hub of the UK film industry. LFS was founded in 1956 by Gilmore Roberts as the London School of Film.

York St. John University

York St. John University is based on an award winning campus in the centre of York with almost 6,000 students studying a wide range of subjects. It has a wide network of regional, national and international partnerships with a highly recognised reputation for its teaching and learning.

Writtle University College

Writtle University College stands proudly as one of the oldest land-based institutions in the UK and was granted its own taught-degree awarding powers in 2015. In August 2016 the college was officially recognised as Writtle University College. Located on a 220-hectare estate and surrounded by stunning Essex countryside, Writtle, a partner of the University of Essex, has a history of more than 120 years. The College offers an array of specialist Further Education and Higher Education courses and is also renowned for its Apprenticeships and Short courses too.Click on the link opposite to find out more about Writtle University College!

Writtle University College

Writtle University College stands proudly as one of the oldest land-based institutions in the UK and was granted its own taught-degree awarding powers in 2015. In August 2016 the college was officially recognised as Writtle University College. Located on a 220-hectare estate and surrounded by stunning Essex countryside, Writtle, a partner of the University of Essex, has a history of more than 120 years. The College offers an array of specialist Further Education and Higher Education courses and is also renowned for its Apprenticeships and Short courses too.Click on the link opposite to find out more about Writtle University College!

University of Worcester

With a history dating back to 1946, Worcester has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, purposeful research.

University of Winchester

The University of Winchester was established in 1840, and it combines this heritage with innovative learning and teaching.

University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk offers an attractive portfolio of courses within the Faculty of Arts, Business and Applied Social Science and the Faculty of Health and Science. Degrees range from Foundation, Honours and Postgraduate, to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.The University is a new kind of institution – one that allows you to access the knowledge and resources of a range of partners throughout Suffolk and beyond, and the wider community.

University of St Mark & St John

Marjon is a Church of England Voluntary University. Its constituent Colleges, St John’s
(1840) and St Mark’s (1841) were founded to meet an urgent educational need for trained
teachers at a time when government made no direct contribution to higher education.

University of Chichester

The University of Chichester aims to be a socially responsible university that is recognised internationally, significant nationally, important regionally and vital locally – not only in teaching and student experience, but also in research and in its diverse communities and the public, private and voluntary sectors.

University for the Creative Arts

UCA is the ‘Modern University of the Year 2019’ and the No. 1 specialist creative university, ranking in the Top 35 of all UK universities, in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. As the UK’s No.1 specialist creative university for employment of graduates and the second largest provider of creative education in Europe, the University has been producing exceptional graduates for the global creative sector for over 150 years. 96.9% of UCA’s graduates were either in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation in the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey released in 2018. UCA has more than 7,500 students studying on 120 creative arts, business and technology courses at campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Rochester, Hampton Court (Royal School of Needlework) and Maidstone (Television Studios), as well as by distance learning through Open College of the Arts.

University for the Creative Arts

UCA is the ‘Modern University of the Year 2019’ and the No. 1 specialist creative university, ranking in the Top 35 of all UK universities, in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. As the UK’s No.1 specialist creative university for employment of graduates and the second largest provider of creative education in Europe, the University has been producing exceptional graduates for the global creative sector for over 150 years. 96.9% of UCA’s graduates were either in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation in the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey released in 2018. UCA has more than 7,500 students studying on 120 creative arts, business and technology courses at campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Rochester, Hampton Court (Royal School of Needlework) and Maidstone (Television Studios), as well as by distance learning through Open College of the Arts.

University College of Osteopathy

The University College of Osteopathy is the largest and oldest school of osteopathy in the UK; founded in 1917 it is respected throughout the world for providing high-quality, innovative and modern osteopathic education.

University College of Estate Management

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is the leading provider of supported online education for the Built Environment, with over 95 years’ experience of providing the highest quality learning opportunities. UCEM has more than 3,500 students from more than 100 countries benefiting from its qualifications taught by tutors with extensive industry experience. The university college is the largest provider of Degree Apprenticeships within the Built Environment and works with more than 120 employers to deliver their apprenticeship training needs to more than 650 apprentices.

Website https://www.ucem.ac.uk/

University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham is based in Birmingham City Centre, with over 8,000 students on Higher Education, Postgraduate and Further Education programmes including 1100 international students from 65 countries.

UCFB

UCFB are dedicated to the delivery of undergraduate degree courses in the operational and business facets of the football and sports industries.

The University of Law

The University of Law is the UK’s longest established specialist provider of legal education, with its origins tracing back to 1876. With courses for undergraduates, postgraduates and qualified lawyers, we focus on developing the best legal minds. We believe that students should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context. We work with law firms, law schools and professional bodies around the world, creating strategic alliances to develop the lawyers of the future.

St. Mary’s University Twickenham

St Mary’s University has a long and distinguished history as a Catholic institution for the education of teachers. It was founded in 1850 and is based in South West London.

St. Mary’s University Twickenham

St Mary’s University has a long and distinguished history as a Catholic institution for the education of teachers. It was founded in 1850 and is based in South West London.

St. Mary’s University College Belfast

St Mary’s is a Catholic Higher Education Institution which specialises in the education of teachers and also offers a Liberal Arts degree programme. The academic community works within a framework of religious, academic, civic and professional values and seeks to facilitate the integration of Christian faith and learning.

St. Mary’s University College Belfast

St Mary’s is a Catholic Higher Education Institution which specialises in the education of teachers and also offers a Liberal Arts degree programme. The academic community works within a framework of religious, academic, civic and professional values and seeks to facilitate the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Solent University

Solent University is a dynamic and distinctive new university dedicated to academic excellence, social justice and the integration of theory and practice. ‘Real world’ experience is built into an exciting range of innovative courses, whether in business, technology, art and design, media production, maritime, the creative industries, or sport.Solent University is based in Southampton, and was previously called Southampton Solent University.

Website https://www.solent.ac.uk/

Solent University

Solent University is a dynamic and distinctive new university dedicated to academic excellence, social justice and the integration of theory and practice. ‘Real world’ experience is built into an exciting range of innovative courses, whether in business, technology, art and design, media production, maritime, the creative industries, or sport.Solent University is based in Southampton, and was previously called Southampton Solent University.

Website https://www.solent.ac.uk/

SAE Institute

Delivering creative media courses since 1976. SAE Institute offers courses in Sound / Audio Engineering, Music Production, Digital Filmmaking, Web Development, 3D Interactive Animation and Games Programming.

Website https://www.sae.edu/gbr/

SAE Institute

Delivering creative media courses since 1976. SAE Institute offers courses in Sound / Audio Engineering, Music Production, Digital Filmmaking, Web Development, 3D Interactive Animation and Games Programming.

Website https://www.sae.edu/gbr/

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Central’s mission is to place students at the centre of its work. Central develops practitioners and researchers who shape the future of theatre and performance across the UK and beyond.

Website https://www.cssd.ac.uk

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Central’s mission is to place students at the centre of its work. Central develops practitioners and researchers who shape the future of theatre and performance across the UK and beyond.

Website https://www.cssd.ac.uk

Royal Agricultural University

Established in 1845 as the Royal Agricultural College, RAU is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the delivery of education, research and consultancy, in and relating to, agriculture and the rural environment.

The undergraduate and postgraduate courses help students to achieve their future dreams in the agricultural, land, business management, food, equine and property industries.

Royal Agricultural University

Established in 1845 as the Royal Agricultural College, RAU is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the delivery of education, research and consultancy, in and relating to, agriculture and the rural environment.

The undergraduate and postgraduate courses help students to achieve their future dreams in the agricultural, land, business management, food, equine and property industries.

Rose Bruford College

Set in beautiful, protected parkland, just 25 minutes by train from the heart of London’s West End, the Rose Bruford College campus clusters around the Grade II listed Lamorbey House and grounds with modern, purpose-built facilities, including a 330-seat theatre-in-the-round, a 100-seat flexible theatre, two black box studio theatres, spacious rehearsal rooms, recording studios, computer laboratories, design and production workshops, a unique drama library and well-equipped study areas and a café-bar.

Ravensbourne University, London

Ravensbourne University London is a leading Higher Education college of design and communication. It specialises in the creative exploitation of digital technologies in design and communication within a lively interdisciplinary learning community. It enjoys an excellent reputation, based on the quality of our learning and teaching, excellent relationships with the creative industries and the calibre of its highly employable and award-winning students

Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is an independent specialist arts, design and media University with a 165 year reputation for excellence.

NUA is dedicated to providing vocational, practice based courses which allow students to enter an exciting and challenging community of artists, designers and makers who share their passions and interests. Whilst the institution’s history can be traced back to 1845, it is contemporary and forward thinking with industry standard facilities in its city centre campus.

Today NUA continues to thrive as an established University sector institution, with a national reputation for excellence and a strong ethos as a creative academic community.

Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is an independent specialist arts, design and media University with a 165 year reputation for excellence.

NUA is dedicated to providing vocational, practice based courses which allow students to enter an exciting and challenging community of artists, designers and makers who share their passions and interests. Whilst the institution’s history can be traced back to 1845, it is contemporary and forward thinking with industry standard facilities in its city centre campus.

Today NUA continues to thrive as an established University sector institution, with a national reputation for excellence and a strong ethos as a creative academic community.

Newman University

Newman University is an institution with a strong sense of community where students are welcomed, supported and challenged to achieve their potential. The university believes that higher education should enable learners to develop new ways of understanding the world, and help them make a positive impact within it.

Founded in 1968 as a teacher training college, Newman has now grown to offer a variety of degree level courses across a number of different fields, whilst still upholding a fantastic reputation for teacher training.

The teaching at Newman takes places on its single campus on the outskirts of South-west Birmingham, welcoming students and staff of all ethnicities, cultures, faiths and social backgrounds.

Students are taught primarily in small collaborative groups rather than big lectures and are encouraged to be an active participant in their own learning.

Newman University consistently has excellent levels of graduate employment; this is a testament to the relevance of work placement opportunities available to students through the extensive Newman University partners and the skills students develop throughout their studies.

Newman University

Newman University is an institution with a strong sense of community where students are welcomed, supported and challenged to achieve their potential. The university believes that higher education should enable learners to develop new ways of understanding the world, and help them make a positive impact within it.

Founded in 1968 as a teacher training college, Newman has now grown to offer a variety of degree level courses across a number of different fields, whilst still upholding a fantastic reputation for teacher training.

The teaching at Newman takes places on its single campus on the outskirts of South-west Birmingham, welcoming students and staff of all ethnicities, cultures, faiths and social backgrounds.

Students are taught primarily in small collaborative groups rather than big lectures and are encouraged to be an active participant in their own learning.

Newman University consistently has excellent levels of graduate employment; this is a testament to the relevance of work placement opportunities available to students through the extensive Newman University partners and the skills students develop throughout their studies.

New College of the Humanities

New College of the Humanities (NCH) is a university-level college in the heart of London. Small by design, NCH offers a broad liberal arts-inspired curriculum with highly personalised teaching, including a one-to-one tutorial system. The College admitted its first students in 2012.

Website https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/

Morley College

As a specialist designated adult education college, Morley College London advocates learning for life. The College seeks to empower students to be ambitious in pursuing their interests and aspirations – learning for enjoyment, for achievement, and to satisfy a curiosity of knowing. Ongoing development of an already extensive array of courses is now creating progressive pathways to higher study, distinctive to Morley’s ethos and subject expertise in the arts, culture and applied sciences.

Morley College

As a specialist designated adult education college, Morley College London advocates learning for life. The College seeks to empower students to be ambitious in pursuing their interests and aspirations – learning for enjoyment, for achievement, and to satisfy a curiosity of knowing. Ongoing development of an already extensive array of courses is now creating progressive pathways to higher study, distinctive to Morley’s ethos and subject expertise in the arts, culture and applied sciences.

Mont Rose College

Founded in 2006, Mont Rose College has created a reputable brand for higher education, offering an exceptional learning environment, situated in Ilford, London. Mont Rose College has earned its reputation by providing quality teaching and tailored student support. The College received TEF Silver second consecutive year and is registered with the Office of Student (OFS) since April 2019.

The College operates through three campuses based in Redbridge, London, offering HND and Pearson’s DET qualifications in the following subject areas.

HND in Business (Marketing)
HND in Hospitality Management
HND in Accounting and Finance
HND in Health & Care Practice (Health Care Management)
Diploma in Education and Training (DET)

Mont Rose College is also working in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University to offer the following courses;
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (L6 entry ‘Top Up’)

B.A. (Hons) Business Management (L6 entry ‘Top Up’)

B.A. (Hons) International Hospitality Management (L6 entry ‘Top Up’)

B.A. (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care (L6 entry ‘Top Up’)

Foundation

B.A. (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) Computing

IMBA

As a provider of Higher Education, Mont Rose College is committed to lifelong learning, working with a diverse range of students from adult learners to school leavers seeking higher education in colleges in London.

Website https://mrcollege.ac.uk/

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts was set up to combine performance, technical innovation, understanding and business awareness for youngsters intent on sustained careers in the arts and entertainment economy. The LIPA cost some £20m to create. Spearheading its creation were Sir Paul McCartney (Lead Patron) and Mark Featherstone-Witty (Founding Principal/CEO). The curriculum is holistic. Whatever each student chose as their specialism, the extension of this skill is supplemented by allied performing arts skills, as well as business skills and intellectual development.

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts was set up to combine performance, technical innovation, understanding and business awareness for youngsters intent on sustained careers in the arts and entertainment economy. The LIPA cost some £20m to create. Spearheading its creation were Sir Paul McCartney (Lead Patron) and Mark Featherstone-Witty (Founding Principal/CEO). The curriculum is holistic. Whatever each student chose as their specialism, the extension of this skill is supplemented by allied performing arts skills, as well as business skills and intellectual development.

Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity was founded as a teacher training college, and whilst the institution continues to be renowned for the high standard of its teacher training, provision has expanded and diversified to include thriving departments of Media, Film and Culture; Journalism; Business, Management and Marketing; Psychology; Sport, Health and Nutrition.

Leeds Conservatoire

Leeds Conservatoire is a leading European conservatoire and the largest in the United Kingdom. The conservatoire provides music education to a community of over 1,900 musicians through a variety of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, numerous short courses for all ages, and a Saturday Music School for young musicians aged nine–18.

The conservatoire opened in 1965 as Leeds Music Centre, providing a light music course with a significant focus on jazz. In 1993, Leeds Conservatoire launched the first jazz degree in Europe and went on to become the first U.K. conservatoire to offer popular music, music production, and, later, music business. Now, 50 years since its inception, the conservatoire’s undergraduate program includes degrees in popular music, classical music, jazz, music production, music business, film music, songwriting, and folk, and the postgraduate study option, entitled MMus/PGDip Creative Musician, offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading composers, performers, producers, and songwriters, and develop skills as a professional-level musician.

Website https://www.lcm.ac.uk

Leeds Arts University

Leeds Arts University is a vibrant, friendly college, based in one of the most dynamic cities in the country. It has played a central role in providing specialist education and training in art, design and the crafts for more than 150 years. Students are encouraged to challenge conventions and to look for new ways of expressing ideas. Courses provide a strong vocational focus, with real-life experience and practical advice that will help shape ambitions for the future. Students benefit from opportunities such as working on live briefs, work placements, competitions and exhibitions. Leeds Arts University offers outstanding, industry-standard equipment and facilities – so students are not held back by the limitations of physical space, facilities or kit – which enables them to produce work that meets or exceeds the demands of modern practice in art, craft and design.

LAMDA

LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Drama) is a specialist drama school, which provides vocational training to actors, stage managers, technicians, directors and designers. Based in West London, LAMDA offers undergraduate and masters level courses, alongside short courses. LAMDA is an affiliate of the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama; its higher education courses are accredited by the University of Kent.

Istituto Marangoni

Istituto Marangoni London – The School of Fashion is located in Shoreditch, East London. Istituto Marangoni has a history of educating four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields, such as Domenico Dolce (Dolce & Gabbana) and Franco Moschino. It currently educates 4,000 students per year from 106 countries at its schools, located in Milan (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Florence, Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Mumbai; the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury.

Hereford College of Arts

Hereford College of Arts is a dedicated arts college with a specialist focus on art, media, design, popular music and performing arts. We offer eleven undergraduate degrees alongside a range of pre-degree and short course programmes for students of all ages from twelve. Our Mission: ‘To provide outstanding education and employability in the creative arts.’

Website https://www.hca.ac.uk

Hartpury University

Hartpury University is one of the UK’s leading land-based and sports educational establishments and is one of the world’s largest equine education facilities. Hartpury aims to provide a unique high quality student experience in a focused supportive environment.

Harper Adams University

With a reputation for excellence and innovation, Harper Adams University offers state-of-the-art facilities and rewarding courses for undergraduate, postgraduate and lifelong learners in agriculture, agribusiness, animal, engineering, food, rural and land-based studies.

GSM London

Since our foundation in 1973, over 20,000 students have successfully graduated from GSM London. Many now work in key management positions all around the world, in industries such as oil and gas, and in the public and private sector. In addition, many of its graduates choose to continue their studies, and undertake academic research after completing their course at GSM London.

GSM London

Since our foundation in 1973, over 20,000 students have successfully graduated from GSM London. Many now work in key management positions all around the world, in industries such as oil and gas, and in the public and private sector. In addition, many of its graduates choose to continue their studies, and undertake academic research after completing their course at GSM London.

Falmouth University

Falmouth University has a history of more than 100 years of creative thinking and design innovation.

Established in 1902 as Falmouth School of Art, it has grown over a century to become a digital innovation hub. Today, its portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses represents the breadth of the Creative Industries, the fastest growing sector in the UK economy.

The University has recently experienced a period of rapid growth, its on-campus student population tripling in size since 2001 to nearly 5300 students today. These students study on two campuses in Falmouth and Penryn. As well as the courses that are delivered on-campus in Cornwall, Falmouth also provides groundbreaking online distance learning and exciting collaborative partnerships with industry-leading bodies including the Academy of Contemporary Music and the Fashion Retail Academy in London.

Falmouth’s research programmes are built on the principle of open innovation – the idea that the grand challenges of our age can be addressed most effectively when tackled collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries. They focus on delivering impact for lives and economies through the development of new knowledge, solutions, services and products.

Falmouth University acts as an anchor institution in Cornwall, partnering with public and private sector organisations to support the county’s economic, skills and enterprise agendas. Its 2030 strategic plan is aligned with the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly LEP 2030 plan and Cornwall Council’s long term strategic vision. The creative industries are key to the Cornwall economic strategy as the sector is not only currently the third largest employer in the region but also the likely source of future high growth companies and higher value jobs

Falmouth University

Falmouth University has a history of more than 100 years of creative thinking and design innovation.

Established in 1902 as Falmouth School of Art, it has grown over a century to become a digital innovation hub. Today, its portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses represents the breadth of the Creative Industries, the fastest growing sector in the UK economy.

The University has recently experienced a period of rapid growth, its on-campus student population tripling in size since 2001 to nearly 5300 students today. These students study on two campuses in Falmouth and Penryn. As well as the courses that are delivered on-campus in Cornwall, Falmouth also provides groundbreaking online distance learning and exciting collaborative partnerships with industry-leading bodies including the Academy of Contemporary Music and the Fashion Retail Academy in London.

Falmouth’s research programmes are built on the principle of open innovation – the idea that the grand challenges of our age can be addressed most effectively when tackled collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries. They focus on delivering impact for lives and economies through the development of new knowledge, solutions, services and products.

Falmouth University acts as an anchor institution in Cornwall, partnering with public and private sector organisations to support the county’s economic, skills and enterprise agendas. Its 2030 strategic plan is aligned with the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly LEP 2030 plan and Cornwall Council’s long term strategic vision. The creative industries are key to the Cornwall economic strategy as the sector is not only currently the third largest employer in the region but also the likely source of future high growth companies and higher value jobs

Northern School of Art

Northern School of Art is a specialist Art and Design college, with campuses in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool.

Northern School of Art

Northern School of Art is a specialist Art and Design college, with campuses in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool.

British & Irish Modern Music Institute

BIMM Institute, has colleges in six cities where music matters most – London, Berlin, Dublin, Brighton, Manchester and Bristol – and is the leading provider of contemporary music education in Europe. Our colleges have over 50 years’ experience between them in helping students launch successful careers in the music industry.

We offer a broad range of Higher and Further Education music courses – including BA Honours Degrees, nationally accredited Diplomas and Postgraduate Teaching Certificates. Our professional highly vocational and real-world courses include studies in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, songwriting, music production, music business, music journalism and event management.

British & Irish Modern Music Institute

BIMM Institute, has colleges in six cities where music matters most – London, Berlin, Dublin, Brighton, Manchester and Bristol – and is the leading provider of contemporary music education in Europe. Our colleges have over 50 years’ experience between them in helping students launch successful careers in the music industry.

We offer a broad range of Higher and Further Education music courses – including BA Honours Degrees, nationally accredited Diplomas and Postgraduate Teaching Certificates. Our professional highly vocational and real-world courses include studies in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, songwriting, music production, music business, music journalism and event management.

Bradford College

Bradford College has been delivering quality education and training for over 180 years. Each year we deliver hundreds of courses to over 23,000 learners, from across the globe. The College is the fourth largest in the country and the largest provider of higher education outside of the university sector in England.

Website https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/

Bradford College

Bradford College has been delivering quality education and training for over 180 years. Each year we deliver hundreds of courses to over 23,000 learners, from across the globe. The College is the fourth largest in the country and the largest provider of higher education outside of the university sector in England.

Website https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/

Bishop Grosseteste University

Established in 1862, Bishop Grosseteste University offers high quality courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level, in addition to a variety of opportunities for professional development.

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University’s vision is to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. Through inspirational teaching and research, the University transforms students’ lives. Based in a World Heritage city and connected to a network of international partners, Bath Spa will ensure that its graduates are socially engaged global citizens. Three principles underpin the University’s vision: we are ethical, we are academically led, and we are focused on all our students acquiring the distinctive set of Bath Spa attributes.In 2017, Bath Spa will celebrate 12 years as a university, 70 years of teacher education at Newton Park and over 160 years of teaching.

The University has been named by Which? as one of the top five creative universities in the UK, with around 7,000 students and 1,000 staff. Over 94 per cent of graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating, and many are successful freelancers, entrepreneurs or are employed in different companies across many sectors.

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University’s vision is to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. Through inspirational teaching and research, the University transforms students’ lives. Based in a World Heritage city and connected to a network of international partners, Bath Spa will ensure that its graduates are socially engaged global citizens. Three principles underpin the University’s vision: we are ethical, we are academically led, and we are focused on all our students acquiring the distinctive set of Bath Spa attributes.In 2017, Bath Spa will celebrate 12 years as a university, 70 years of teacher education at Newton Park and over 160 years of teaching.

The University has been named by Which? as one of the top five creative universities in the UK, with around 7,000 students and 1,000 staff. Over 94 per cent of graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating, and many are successful freelancers, entrepreneurs or are employed in different companies across many sectors.

Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth (formerly The Arts University College at Bournemouth), established in 1885 as a specialist institution, is now a leading University offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries. The University provides staff and students with a well resourced environment in which to practise to the highest professional standards.

AECC University College

Based in Bournemouth, AECC University College is a highly esteemed, global pioneer in musculoskeletal healthcare, dedicated to excellence in education, clinical training and research. The University College provides specialist study in health sciences at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with state-of-the-art facilities, high quality teaching and a regarded level of professionalism. With over 50% of students coming from outside of the UK, the single-campus is a thriving, supportive and inclusive community, constantly at the forefront of engaging with others, collaborating with a number of partner organisations, businesses and other universities. The continued investment in facilities, clinical teaching and higher education has been central to being awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers and University College designation.AECC University College’s facilities include the Chiropractic Clinic, School of Medical Ultrasound with specialist imaging services, and the on-site Bournemouth Open Upright MRI facility. Alumni, research and collaborations span many countries and continents which gives emphasis to AECC University College’s reputation as global leaders in their specialist areas. The University College has a history of innovation and is the sum of all its students, staff and alumni who have shaped and are shaping the fields of health sciences.The first chiropractic college in Europe, founded in 1965, the AECC University College has a unique history and a proud heritage.

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) was founded in 1979 and was the first drama school to offer a training which encompassed all media: Live Theatre, TV & Film and Radio. ALRA aims to equip actors and theatre technicians with those skills fundamental to a productive and creative life in the performance industries.

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts

Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) was founded in 1979 and was the first drama school to offer a training which encompassed all media: Live Theatre, TV & Film and Radio. ALRA aims to equip actors and theatre technicians with those skills fundamental to a productive and creative life in the performance industries.

Abertay University

Founded in 1888, Abertay has always focussed on preparing students for the world of work and on excellence and innovation in its teaching and learning. A small university with a big sense of social mission, Abertay concentrates on developing career-relevant knowledge and skills in its students, and on pursuing interdisciplinary research that anchors its teaching and delivers real impact for society.

Abertay University

Founded in 1888, Abertay has always focussed on preparing students for the world of work and on excellence and innovation in its teaching and learning. A small university with a big sense of social mission, Abertay concentrates on developing career-relevant knowledge and skills in its students, and on pursuing interdisciplinary research that anchors its teaching and delivers real impact for society.

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