Higher Education

Second year student Finlay will be discussing his experience so far, including application and interview advice

Cambridge is a ‘collegiate’ university. It’s made up of faculties and departments in different academic subjects and 31 Colleges (29 of these accept applications for undergraduate study).

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Lancaster University is a collegiate, campus university set in the north west of England. Our nine colleges provide students with small, close-knit communities and a home from home. We offer courses across four faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Health and Medicine and the Lancaster University Management School. Lancaster has consistently shown commitment to inspiring teaching and research, ranking in both the top 10 and top 15 across three major UK league tables (The Guardian, The Times & Sunday Times and The Complete University Guide). 

Leeds Beckett University is a modern professional university based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest financial district outside of London. We work closely with employers and partners to help our graduates become ready for work, ready for life and ready to seize all the opportunities that lie ahead. This is strengthened by our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach and strong local impact. We believe in working hard and having a bold, industrious spirit. And, as a university and major employer, we nurture the abilities that help to shape a lifetime for both students and colleagues alike. 

Newcastle University is a top 110 global university and offers over 185 undergraduate courses. The campus is in the heart of Newcastle city centre, welcoming over 29,000 students from 140 countries. With over 180 societies and 60 sports clubs, students can discover new passions and make friendships lasting a lifetime 

We offer creative degrees supported with the highest quality of art & design teaching here at The Northern School of Art. Thanks to our strong creative industry links, we know the real life skills which are used and required in the sector. We develop our course content to ensure you are armed with these practical skills, from traditional techniques through to cutting edge technology.

Our three-year BA (Hons) degrees involve high contact time, specialist support, career and business coaching, to allow students to achieve their full potential, not only as artists or designers but as business professionals. We were awarded GOLD in The Teaching Excellence Framework thanks to our winning combination of degree programmes. 

Northumbria University is a research-intensive, modern university with a global reputation for academic excellence. It was named UK University of the Year 2022 in the Times Higher Education Awards. Northumbria University is based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is regularly voted the best place in the UK for students 

Teesside University, triple gold-rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social and cultural success of students, partners and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies. 

The University of Law offers a range of specialism courses both online and on campus so that you can match your degree course to suit your personal circumstances, offering you greater flexibility to make your career plans a reality. We believe all of our undergraduate courses should help you to understand how to apply what you learn in a real-world context, as well as provide you with an exciting and challenging academic experience.

It is part of our mission to provide excellent employability outcomes for our students. Along with our expert Employability Service, we ensure that the goal of employment is embedded into our teaching. 

The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK, and we are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. Leeds is part of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and has over 36,000 students currently enrolled from 147 countries.

We have one of the widest ranges of degrees in the country, encompassing both the traditional and vocational to allow students to pursue interests across a range of disciplines. Leeds University Union (LUU) is award-winning, one of the biggest in the country with more than 300 clubs and societies. To find out more visit - www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate  

A founding member of the Russell Group, The University of Sheffield is one of the UK’s top research-intensive universities with an integral profile. Student life is diverse with lots of opportunities to gain work experience as part of your degree, study oversees, or develop your own business. 

Based in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, the University of Strathclyde is home to students from over 100 countries. Winner of Times Higher Education University of the Year 2019, we provide cutting-edge education to more than 30,000 students. Strathclyde students leave well-equipped for employment or further study. Founded in 1796 as 'a place of useful learning', we're a leading technological University with an international reputation for teaching excellence with a five-star Overall Rating in the QS Stars University Ratings. We have over 400 courses to choose from, offering degree programmes across four faculties: Business, Engineering, Science, and Humanities & Social Sciences.  

Sunderland is a life-changing place, bursting with opportunity. With two locations in Sunderland and campuses in London and Hong Kong, the University of Sunderland is very much a diverse community with its 27,000+ students. We have many courses within the following Faculties: Health, Sciences and Wellbeing/ Faculty of Technology, Business, Law and Tourism/ Education and Society/ Arts and the Creative Industries. With as many as 350+ courses, there really is something for everyone to get them onto their desired career pathway.  

I work as a part of York St John University and focus upon student recruitment. While we aim to sell the university and why students should consider studying at YSJ, we are also proud to provide unbiased advice about higher education more generally.