Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Overview

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a world-renowned leader in the education of professional musicians and contemporary dance artists. Trinity Laban’s mission is to advance the art forms of dance and music by bringing together artists to train, collaborate, research and perform in an environment of creative and technical excellence. 36% of Trinity Laban students are from outside the UK, representing over 50 countries.

Dance and music programmes combine intensive technical training, in-depth study with leading teachers and practitioners, extensive time in the studio or practice room, inspirational creative and collaborative projects, performance opportunities and academic study. Designed using rigorous research, delivered by expert staff in world-class facilities, and sustained by partnerships throughout the cultural industries, they ensure our graduates are ideally positioned to succeed in the ever-changing and highly competitive fields of music and dance.

Trinity Laban was formed in 2005 and the school is internationally recognised for its innovative approach to preparing elite artists who go on to pursue multi-faceted, lifelong careers that extend the possibilities of their art forms.

Services for International Students

All international students at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance are invited to international themed events to help them to settle in. This includes a Welcome Tea Party held in September, international careers talk at the start of the academic year, and also a community befriending Christmas event held in December. International students will also be able to access a range of guidance material to help them prepare to study in the UK as well as information on accommodation, opening a bank account, insurance, payment of fees, managing money, and studying in the UK.

Students can join one of the many societies, such as the football team, gospel choir and peer support group. Additional fitness and dance classes are available at discounted prices. Trinity Laban courses include extensive preparation for a professional career in the performing arts. In addition, a Careers Coordinator organises talks and events, and is available for individual consultations.

Ranking

Trinity Laban is ranked number one in the UK for Dance in the Guardian University Guide. 98% of Trinity Laban first degree graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation – the second highest figure across the entire UK higher education sector.

Accommodation

The McMillan Student Village is located within easy walking distance of Trinity Laban and close to tube, train and bus links. Beautifully designed with contemporary furnishing, all rooms are ensuite and offer digital TV and broadband internet access. Security features include a 24 hour manned reception. Rooms range from single study bedrooms organised in cluster flats with a shared kitchen/diner to single and twin studio apartments with their own mini kitchen. All applicants who are offered a place at Trinity Laban will automatically receive an application pack for accommodation in the McMillan Student Village.

Location

Studying at Trinity Laban gives you a fantastic opportunity to experience life in London. Considered to be the cultural capital of the world you will not only be able to explore a diverse and exciting arts scene but will also be a part of it, performing in world-class venues and learning from internationally renowned artists.

Trinity Laban’s world-class facilities are housed in landmark buildings: the historic Old Royal Naval College, a World Heritage Site on the River Thames in Greenwich, and the award-winning Laban Building designed by Herzog & de Meuron, designers of the Olympic ‘Bird’s Nest’ stadium in Beijing.

Easy Study Skills for Exams

Study skills: do you start reading at one end of your library and try to read through to the other end?

Of course not. So you already know one effective approach. Be selective! We can build on that now.

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More Study Skills - what not to study

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Whole books

Your lecturer tells you to read "War and Peace". If you have study skills you won't! Even with perfect memory  - how much of the book can you cover in an exam essay that takes 40 minutes to write?

Look through the library for abridged versions of your books, or commentaries... Now you're using your study skills.

Buy your textbooks 2nd hand. Why do you think they are in perfect condition? Because the last students hardly opened them!

Why should you buy books that the last student didn't read? Now you're thinking! Now you're using study skills.

Whole syllabus

One benefit of attending classes is that you get a skeleton outline to apply your study skills. The skeleton will be complete for the sake of completeness. But only some parts matter to your study skills.

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Study yourself - you're interesting aren't you?

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Each day write down at what time of day you didn't mind using your study skills, and could really get down to work. Write down the times when you hated to study. I study best early in the morning. You might study best late at night.

Do you work best in a totally silent room, or with background music?

Do you work better if you are petting the dog or does it interfere with your study skills?

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Use your spying study skills

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Find past exam papers in the library. Put them in order by date, then go through the earliest one, and write down the subjects in a column at the left of your page. Put the date at the top of the second column and a tick for each subject. Now put the date of the next paper and a tick opposite each subject that is repeated, and write in any new subjects.

Do the same for all the years that you have. Why is the date important? Look at your table. If a subject appeared every year from the left, then suddenly stopped appearing it probably means that the examiner changed. Study all the subjects that appear every year first. Then study those that appear four years out of five... you get the idea.

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Important study skills - Make a calendar

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Plan in detail which subjects you'll study on which days until the exam.

Don't be too ambitious. You already know that at some times of the day you can't use your study skills. You know that you won't want to study on your birthday or Christmas day or... Just be realistic. A calendar that gives you over a thousand hours of study isn't as good as one that gives you 400 hours that you can stick to.

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Become an expert

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You've used your study skills to cut out big chunks of your syllabus. Use the time you save to learn more about the parts you've left than the examiner knows. Use the internet to search for exciting snippets of information about your shortened syllabus.

Perhaps your examiner doesn't know the exact day of the week on which an important bit of history happened. Perhaps you've forgotten what you read about it, but write down your best guess. The examiner will be impressed, because he doesn't know that you got it wrong!

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Study skills for the day of the exam

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Everyone will tell you that if you don't know it, it is too late to learn. They are wrong! They are talking about long-term memory. You will be using short-term memory.

As you are sitting outside the exam room study your formulae, or dates, or anything else that you have difficulty remembering. Whenever the examiner says that you can start writing, write down all these things on scrap paper. You have managed to remember them for ten minutes. You can now forget them until you need them again, which may be never.

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Study skills in the exam

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"That isn't allowed!" you exclaim. It definitely is allowed. If you have a multiple choice paper just miss every question that you don't know. There is usually another related question somewhere. When you see it, you will work out the answer to the question that you didn't know. That is study isn't it?

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Conclusion

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Study smart - not longer than everyone else. Start with a free report on the most powerful exam technique.

Enforcing School Safety In The UK

"A Headteacher's Safety Management Toolkit Article"

The Health and Safety Executive(HSE) as the body responsible for enforcing safety laws in our schools believes that up to 80% of accidents and incidents can be attributed to what they are calling now “Human Factors”. An indication of how Human Factors integrate with the HSE’s Regulatory function can be seen in the where they emphasise such as contributory factors. The list below shows where HSE have identified Human Factors as problems in priority areas for their action.This list is extracted from the HSC’s Strategic Plan to 2010 and beyond andappears on HSE's Human Factors website. 

* Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and manual handling injuries 

* Management of work-related stress 

* Preventing falls from height 

* Preventing slips and trips 

* Preventing workplace transport accidents 

* Human factors in design (e.g. alarm handling in control rooms, vehicle cab design etc) 

* The design and effectiveness of procedures 

* Human reliability – human error and systems failures e.g. maintenance error 

* Assessing organisational change and its implications 

* Effects of organisational culture 

* Communications and their effects on health and safety 

* Staffing levels and workload 

* Fatigue from working patterns - shiftwork and overtime 

* Training and competence 

You may wonder why I've started off with Human Factors but just look at this list again.

HSE never rush into enforcement and making prosecutions without informing and reinforming the public. 

Now add up all the functions where management can make improvements on what HSE say is 80% of 

accidents and where their priority areas are. 

Got it? 

What this tells us is where HSE will be focusing over the next period of time - managing safety. 

This is confirmed by work which I have done on Head teacher's Safety Management Toolkit user’s behalf by revisiting HSE’s Database of Enforcement and this and a subsequent article gives information and analyses the information.

You can see information on this Toolkit and get access to the Analysis at http://www.swaneducation.worksites.com

This article looks at the raw data and makes some comments and observations on Enforcing School Safety.To be able to do this I have gone through HSE databases for the last 5 years and extracted all the Education related Enforcement actions. 

These include : 

Enforcement Orders 

These are orders issued by Inspectors to: 

Prohibit an unsafe action or activity either immediately or within a specified time frame,(Prohibition Notice) 

Or, 

Improve an unsafe activity or condition again within a time frame.(Improvement Notice)

These orders are the major part of HSE’s enforcement activity;for example there were 214 Orders made against schools and employers over the time period of the Database,(approx. 5 years) whilst there were only 34 prosecutions. 

Enforcement Notices are Orders and need to be taken very seriously by anyone who gets one as HSE will prosecute if a Notice is ignored. 

Ignoring an Enforcement Notice is actually given as a criterion for prosecution in their Enforcement Policy document. 

Let us just look at what the situation actually is in schools as regards numbers of prosecutions and notices. 

Prosecutions 

In 2004/5 there were 712 prosecutions in total made by HSE in which they secured about 95% success of conviction. 

The total number of prosecutions over the time frame for the HSE Database is just over 4000, which shows that schools and education with 34 prosecutions account for less than 1% of all prosecutions. 

However, some extremely high profile cases from the education sector do not appear on HSE’s database. 

This is always the case for any work related death which would be prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution(England and Wales) or the Procurator Fiscal(Scotland). 

Thus, a teacher prosecuted for a death occurring on a school trip falls outside HSE’s database. However,they have reported two prosecutions where children have been injured on trips and HSE has followed the incident up with a prosecution. One of these was a prosecution of both the Employer(Council) and the Head teacher. 

Looking at the actual figures of breaches involved in prosecutions gives us some indication of where actions are occurring now and later we shall look at the breaches involved in enforcement orders which may give us a clue to future actions. 

HSE reports Breaches against each prosecution or notice. A Breach indicates the specific law(s) or regulation(s) which is cited in relation to the offence. 

I have indicated the singular and plural above because one offence can breach several laws and regulations and HSE will report all the breaches against the offence. 

Prosecutions

Primary Schools - Total 16

Secondary Schools - Total 18

Breaches in Primary Schools

HASAW Act Sect 2 - 3 

HASAW Act Sect 3 - 6 

Management of H&S Regs 4 

Electricity at Work 1 

Construction Design & Maint Regs 1 

Construction H&S Regs 1 

Gas Safety Inst &Use Regs 

Workplace (H&S) regs 

Control of Asbestos Regs 

Breaches in Secondary Schools

HASAW Act Sect 2 - 3 

HASAW Act Sect 3 - 10 

Management of H&S Regs 4 

Electricity at Work 

Construction Design & Maint Regs 

Construction H&S Regs 1 

Gas Safety Inst &Use Regs 1 

Workplace (H&S) regs 1 

Control of Asbestos Regs 6 

If you check the figures above the secondary figures do not add up to 18. This is because, as I explained above, often more than one breach is involved in an offence or a enforcement notice. 

All Enforcement Notices in Schools 

Primary Schools Total 77 

Secondary Schools Total 137 

Improvement Notices 

Primary School Total 63 

Secondary School Total 102 

Prohibition Notices 

Primary Schools Total 14

Secondary Schools Total 35 

Made up of Breaches(Primary Schools) 

HASAW Act Sect 2 38 

HASAW Act Sect 3 41 

Management of H&S Regs 42 

Electricity at Work 6 

Construction Design & Maint 1 

COSHH 4 

Prov&Use of Work Equipment 4 

Manual Handling 3 

Workplace (H&S) regs 26 

Control of Asbestos Regs 7 

This may not mean a lot to a non- safety professional but we can look at this another way. 

What breaches occur in small numbers?

Well it appears to me that emphasis on CDM, COSHH and Manual Handling must have been dealt with fairly well by schools. 

Alternatively relatively few accidents may have happened to be reported under the RIDDORs Regulations i.e there may have been accidents or incidents but not frequent or serious enough to appear on the HSE radar. 

What isn’t there at all? 

There are absolutely no Display Screen Equipment Regulations notices let alone any prosecutions. I think most of us would not be too surprised not to see any references to the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations or those covering Noise. However, since there has been so much emphasis on DSE Regs and schools are now crammed with PCs and ICT it seems that DSE Regs are not high on HSE’s priorities. 

NB this does not mean there will never be enforcement and there is a requirement for a Risk Assessment to be carried out against these Regulations even if the RA says minimal or no significant risk and Action: No action!

What is there a lot of notices issued for? 

Health and Safety at Work Act Sections 2 & 3 are “catch all” breaches and essentially Section 2 says “not ensuring employees safety” and Section 3 “not ensuring the safety of others(non employeesi.e pupils and visitors/contractors)”. 

The largest number of notices arise around the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. This is relatively new and the focus is to make sure that dutyholders manage safety.This is where there is likely to be increasing emphasis for the future. 

There are also 26 notices around breaches of the Workplace(H&S) Regulations. This can be partly explained by a HSE initiative started in Kent to ensure regulation of site traffic and that pedestrians were separated from it.

So, quite a few of these Workplace Regs breaches are about site traffic, school buses whilst others are about unsafe structures in the school. 

Comments on Enforcement 

As I indicated above we can get inside the mind of HSE by looking at their Plans and Policies. 

They quite openly tell us that: 

a) Enforcement will be used to drive Plans and Policy. 

b) Enforcement will be targeted at the most serious risks. 

c) Enforcement will be targeted to improve standards. 

d) Their evidence shows and confirms that enforcement is an effective motivator and deterrent. 

e) They believe that enforcement plays an important role in securing compliance. 

f) That enforcement in the form of prosecutions comes about mainly from investigations into reports received on serious incidents.(about 90 -95%) 

We'll look at actual examples of all these in another article and see what specific offences are most and least common and what other lessons we can learned to maintain schools as safe learning environments and to ensure the health and safety of our children and staff.

Educate Children the "Fun Way" with Inquisitive Teacher Supplies

Teaching children can be difficult if no one is having fun. Both the teacher and children can be miserable. That's why so many teacher supply stores have opened on the Web in recent years. Many teachers have discovered that adding a few inquisitive (and fun) educational supplies to their classrooms brings better learning and a happier atmosphere for years and years. You can make learning fun for your students and improve morale for an entire classroom using just a few of these.

Success Training that's not "Boring"

Find teacher supplies that bring learning to life. What's better - reading from pages in a book or seeing the real thing? Children today are programmed to learn from what they see and hear. They watch television and videos, they play video games, use computers, etc. All these activities focus on seeing and hearing - not reading. Sure, children must learn to read their school curriculum. But why not add some interesting visual objects to the classroom to enhance what they are learning.

Here are some examples:

*Spanish Class: 

For an elementary Spanish class, give each child a Spanish beanbag. Have them read some Spanish text or memorize some words, and then allow them to shake the beanbag when they know the answer to a question. Another idea for this class is to teach them some songs in Spanish and let them make up simple skits using the Spanish language.

*Math Class: 

If you teach an elementary Math class, use flash cards and have students compete to see who can tell the answer first. Students love games and competitions! You can also divide them into teams and give the winning team a reward.

University of Sussex

Overview

The University of Sussex was founded in 1961 and is located in Brighton on the south coast of England. There are currently around 13,000 students enrolled from over 120 countries and the University consistently performs well in the International Student Barometer, offering funded work placements as part of its student support and degree programmes.

The University of Sussex is 4th in the UK for employability, while 96% of graduates from the University are in work or further study within six months of graduation. Following the most recent National Student Survey, 87% of students were happy, while 92% said staff were good at explaining things.

Research is a core strength of Sussex, with Nobel Prize winners and fellows of the Royal Society and British Academy among its staff. The University has just finished a major £100 million redevelopment of the main campus, adding more facilities to fit the growing student population. Recent investment has further strengthened Sussex’s research profile, including the opening of institutes for the study of consciousness science, corruption and Middle East studies. Sussex is ranked 4th in the UK for research influence.

Services for International Students

New international students receive a handbook with useful pre-departure advice, as well as a free pickup service from London Heathrow Airport and a programme of events at the beginning of the year. Pre-sessional courses of up to ten weeks are available for students who have yet to meet the English language requirements for entry. Academic support from the International and Study Abroad Office is free for degree course students and includes note taking, academic writing, referencing and general and intensive English courses.

Ranking

19th in the Times University Guide 2016

19th in the Guardian University Guide 2016

21st in the Complete University Guide 2016

187th in QS World University Rankings 2016

Sussex is ranked highly in league tables across the world. It is currently 9th for overall graduate prospects, and 8th in the UK for investment in services and facilities. Students at Sussex are also very happy, with the University scoring 87% satisfaction following the last National Student Survey.

Following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 75% of Sussex research activity was ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. History, English, Geography and Psychology submissions all performed well.

Accommodation

The University of Sussex guarantees university-owned accommodation for all international students during their first year of study. There are currently 5,500 room’s available, most of which are on campus with some student houses available in Brighton. All accommodation is self-catered, most are en suite and shared rooms are available. Off campus accommodation has a regular bus service to and from the campus, and the Student Union can also help students find private rented accommodation.

Location

Described by Lonely Planet as 'One of England's Gems', Brighton is lively and cosmopolitan with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. One of the UK’s most popular seaside towns, it is known as ‘London by the Sea’ for its strong nightlife and social scene. An historic association with the arts means that Brighton has plentiful galleries, theatres and cinemas, as well as more restaurants per resident than anywhere outside London. Each year the city hosts the Brighton festival (England’s largest arts festival), which brings together film, theatre, dance, comedy, literature, music, street performances and art.

Alumni

• Ian McEwan (Author)
• Frankie Boyle (Comedian)
• Rebeca Grynspan (Former Under-Secretary General of the UN)
• Ian Cullimore (Computer Scientist)
• A. C. Grayling (Philosopher)

Earn an Online Nursing Degree in 10 Months

When considering an online nursing degree in 10 months, be sure that one can spend the time it will take to complete the coursework. There are many accelerated nursing programs offered online that will help a person find a better job or get a promotion. Advanced nursing degrees are stepping stones used to further a nurses’ career. Being knowledgeable about the latest technology will help them to assist patients in need. Online programs are a convenient way to complete any degree program. 

Earning an online nursing degree in 10 months requires a person to be studious and turn in assignments on time. Many programs that can be completed in 10 months are for those who are in need of refresher courses, nurses who are seeking advanced training in a specific area of nursing, or those who are returning to the field. These degrees can give a nurse the information they will need when going back to a job or when looking for a new job. An online degree will help a person who is looking for a position in any area of nursing. 

When completing an online degree program, a person must be able to study on his/her own time and pass all the tests required. Earning an online nursing degree in 10 months gives a nurse an advantage over other nurses who do not have an advanced degree. They will have more choices when it comes to which area of nursing they would like to work in. They will be able to find administration and nursing education positions much easier than someone who does not have an advanced nursing degree. Many companies and hospitals will not hire those who do not have advanced degrees. An online degree gives a nurse the edge they will need in the workforce. Taking the time to complete a degree program is worth the time and effort. Online programs give a person the opportunity to explore other areas of nursing.

Drivers Education for Teens

p>Virtually every teenager will do it; take a drivers education course to obtain their learners permit and eventually an unrestricted drivers license.  Most states have requirements that must be met for a teen to get their learners permit.</p>

<p><b><i>What is a learners permit?</i></b></p>

<p>A learners permit is a special permit issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicles (often referred to as DMV, but some states have varying titles) office for teenagers to begin "behind the wheel" drivers education training.  For many states, the average age you can apply for a learners permit is 15.  However, there are a few states where you can apply as early as 14 and as late as 16 years of age.  Different states have different requirements.  For example, there are a few states that have no formal requirements, where as most require initial written testing of driving basics.  Six to eight hours of classroom (or approved home training course) is typically required.</p>

<p><b><i>Drivers Education Training</i></b></p>

<p>Once you've achieved your initial learners permit, you can expect to continue your classroom study, but can typically begin your "behind the wheel" training with an adult; usually a drivers education instructor or parent.  During this time, most states require a certain number of hours of "behind the wheel" experience.  You'll learn many of the basics, such as:  stopping, watching for traffic around you, turning, identifying various traffic signs, how to parallel park and more.  Don't take these for granted!  Your initial drivers education training can set an important track for your driving record.</p>

<p><b><i>The trip to your local DMV</i></b></p>

<p>Once you've completed an approved drivers education course, you'll be issued a license.  This varies from state to state.  Some allow you to complete a drivers education course while 15, but must wait until you are 16 years of age to obtain a license.  Still others impose conditions for a new driver, such as limited hours of driving, driving with an adult of a certain age, etc.  Your local DMV office will let you know any special provisions.</p>

<p>Before you get your license, there are some things you should know about that will be necessary to receive your drivers license.  DMV offices are very strict about documentation you must present to get your license.  You should always check with them first and even get a checklist.  Typical items you will need to bring to your local DMV office to obtain your drivers license:</p>

<p><b><i>Your original birth certificate</i></b>, or a certified copy of your birth certificate with a state seal.  Be prepared!  Simply taking a photocopied certificate will not work for most states.  You should be prepared for this very early on in your drivers education training.  If need by, contact the state where you were born to obtain a certified copy if you do not have one, or your original certificate.</p>

<p><b><i>Social Security Card</i></b>.  Make sure you have your social security card.  Most metropolitans have a local Social Security Office where you can quickly go and obtain an SSN card if you've lost your original.  Again, make sure you have this early on.</p>

<p><b><i>Glasses or contacts</i></b>.  You will be required to take an eye exam when applying for your drivers license.  Be sure to bring your glasses or wear your contacts to the DMV office.</p>

<p><b><i>Proof of completion of a state approved drivers education course</i></b>.  If you are taking a local classroom drivers education course, they should provide you with a certificate.  You should always be sure they are certified by the state, if your state requires such certification.  If you have taken a state approved home study course, such as a parent taught course issued by some states, or a third party software training course, they will provide you with a certificate of completion.</p>

<p><b><i>Proof of insurance</i></b>.  Check with your local DMV.  Some states require this, some states may not.  You should have the minimum insurance required for your state, usually liability insurance.  Be prepared to present proof of insurance to the DMV clerk.</p>

<p><b><i>Proof of enrollment in High School</i></b>.  Many states require that you be enrolled in school and have proof of enrollment to obtain a drivers license under the age of 18.  Your school will have the necessary form and can provide it for you to take to the DMV office.  In cases where you may no longer be in school, and have opted for a GED, make sure you bring your GED certificate with you.</p>

<p>These are the typical things you will need to take to your local DMV office when applying for your drivers license.  Of course, each state can vary and you can visit your State's DMV website for more specific information.</p>

<p><b><i>Drivers Education Software</i></b></p>

<p>More and more states are offering modern alternatives to the typical classroom drivers education courses.  Some states offer a parent taught drivers education where students can study and test at home, as well as "behind the wheel" with a parent or legal guardian.  Many states are now allowing students to take an approved CD ROM based or online course.</p>

Distance Learning Makes Life Easier

Do you have a desire to continue your education but are just not sure how to fit it into your busy schedule? Or perhaps you want to finish a degree but live too far from a college to make the drive for classes. Whatever your situation, do not be discouraged. Distance learning makes it possible for almost anyone to take a class or work toward a degree regardless of where they live.

Distance learning is becoming increasingly popular in higher education. Educators and administrators realize that people are busy and that gaining a traditional education is not realistic for everyone. Distance learning makes it possible for people of all ages to complete a variety of classes toward degrees of many kinds.

Distance learning can take place over the internet through online courses or by correspondence through the mail. Having internet is definitely helpful for distance learning, but it is certainly not required. All you really need is an address and a mailbox and you can be well on your way to finishing a degree.

If learning from home sounds like it might work for you, begin to research different colleges and universities that offer distance learning as an option for students. A simple internet search or a search at your local library should be able to highlight appropriate schools for you in no time. You will have to consider too what kind of degree or program you hope to study in. Don't rush into studying something until you have explored many options.

A great thing about distance learning is that you can continue with the rest of your life while taking classes. You do not have to stop working, change jobs, or stop spending time with your family and friends. With distance learning you can take as few or as many classes as you want to. Some times in your life may be too busy for more than one class but at other times you may be able to fit in two or three distance learning classes. Distance learning is flexible and it allows you to be in control of your schedule. You will have to look hard to find an option that is as flexible and accommodating as distance learning.

Is there a specific program or degree that you have always dreamed about studying? If so, now is the time. Let distance learning make your educational dreams come true while keeping your life simple and easy.

University of Warwick

Overview

The University of Warwick is a British campus university located on the outskirts of Coventry and is regarded as one of the country's leading institutions. Warwick was established in 1965 and currently has more than 18,000 students enrolled from 120 countries and, despite its relatively young age, is one of the 24 elite Russell Group research universities. The University is made up of the Faculty of Arts, Medicine, Science and Social Sciences, and was recently ranked in the top 10 of the world’s youngest universities, and as the leading university of its kind in the UK. Graduates at Warwick are the third most often targeted by the UK’s top graduate employers and, in 2013, 92% of students with first degrees were in work or further study within six months of graduating.

The University of Warwick ranks highly globally and is currently 6th in the Times & Guardian Guides for 2016, while 87% of Warwick research is classified as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Services for International Students

The International Office offers an award-winning service to students both before and throughout their studies. Pre-departure receptions, immigration advice and orientation programmes are designed to ensure that students are well prepared for life at the University.

Warwick has its own recruitment agency to help students find regular or temporary work on campus or with local companies that will fit around their studies. The Careers Service offers a comprehensive range of information, guidance and resources to support your career decision-making, while students will have the opportunity to meet with a range of companies at careers fairs and employer presentations. Access to a large variety of reference books and electronic resources on career planning and valuable advice on application and interview preparation is also involved.

Ranking

6th in the Times University Guide 2016

6th in the Guardian University Guide 2016

7th in the Complete University Guide 2016

48th in QS World University Rankings 2016

Warwick is consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university by all UK league tables, and holds prestigious academic exchange agreements with some of the world's best universities. The University of Warwick is recognised as one of the UK’s leading research universities, with the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014 showing that 87% of Warwick’s submitted research ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

The excellence of the University of Warwick’s teaching is confirmed by the results of the QAA’s Teaching Assessment Exercise; with 22 out of 24 Departments assessed rated Excellent. Film and TV, Horticultural research, Maths, French and Italian were amongst the top ranked subjects at any university in the UK.

Accommodation

The University of Warwick has one of the largest ranges of campus accommodation in the UK, with something to suit everyone's needs and budget. You can live in flats or Halls of Residences, with en-suite or shared bathroom facilities, and a limited amount of same-sex accommodation is also available.

All single study campus bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, have access to shared equipped kitchens and come equipped with a network point which allows fast, free internet access. All first year undergraduate and postgraduate international students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation providing their application is received before the published deadline.

Location

The University of Warwick is located in the heart of England, on the edge of the multicultural city of Coventry and the border of Warwickshire. This location means one side of the campus faces a busy modern city whilst the other overlooks beautiful English countryside. Coventry is England’s eighth largest city and offers excellent shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Its mediaeval past can be seen in its remaining buildings, whilst its modern day fame is seen in its modern cathedral.

The University of Warwick campus provides a variety of day-to-day facilities and services for students. The area around the piazza and the Students' Union building are the central shopping spots where you can find a supermarket, banks, post office, pharmacy, bookshop and hairdressers. Warwick’s central location means it is easily accessible by road, rail and air: Birmingham International Airport is only 20 minutes from campus and London is only 65 minutes away by train.

University of Central Lancashire

Overview

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is based in Preston, in the north west of the UK. In addition to main city centre campus, it has facilities in Burnley, Westlakes in Cumbria and Llangollen Outdoor Centre in North Wales. Over 30,000 students from 100 different countries are enrolled, making it one of the largest student bodies in the country. UCLan became the first modern university to be named in the QS World Rankings in 2010, and is currently in the top 4% of global universities. Over 400 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate courses are available, and the University has been a leader in developing emerging disciplines such as Fashion and Forensic Science, as well as newer additions such as Dentistry and Aerospace Engineering.

The University has a reputation for scientific research and utilises two observatories in the UK and one in Africa in order to conduct astrophysics research with NASA, as well as being a partner in a nanotechnology research team in China. UCLan maintains a strong focus on employability, ranking in the top three in the UK for the number of graduate start-up businesses, with many degree programmes developed in collaboration with and linked to industrial partners.

Services for International Students

The University of Central Lancashire offers a range of support services designed to make the transition into student life as easy as possible for new students. This includes a free orientation programme and airport pickup, free English language support throughout the first year and free membership to the International Students Society. Students are assigned a buddy who is already familiar with life in the UK, and international students do not have to move out of University accommodation during holidays.

Ranking

92nd in the Times University Guide 2016

85th in the Guardian University Guide 2016

91st in the Complete University Guide 2016

Accommodation

The University of Central Lancashire has over 2,000 places available in Halls of Residence for first year students and each hall is self-catering and many en suite. Self-contained flats are also available, as is private accommodation in and around the city of Preston.

Location

UCLan is based in Preston, Lancashire, on a campus just a short distance from the city centre. The beautiful scenery of the Lake District is not far away and the city itself hosts numerous cafes and museums, as well as a shopping centre, world-class sporting facilities and historic architecture.