Seminars and Interview Sessions

UK Universities Recruitment Weeks

Students and parents can register with individual universities by making a booking in relevant postings in our website. If you can’t decide yet, you can submit your registration here and our education consultants will get in touch with further advices!

School representatives will be able to provide admissions and programme information to prospective students. Students in initial stages of their research are also welcome to attend and learn more about each universities.

In addition to universities attending the Recruitment Weeks, students can also apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions and over 330 boarding schools in our school network.

Participating Universities & Institutions

UK Education Seminars

We will be holding our regular UK University & Pathways Seminar and Boarding School Seminar on the coming Saturdays, to provide an overview of the UK education system, as well as the application procedures of universities and British boarding schools.

• 3/6 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar
• 10/6 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar
• 17/6 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar
• 24/6 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar
• 8/7 (Saturday) UK Postgraduate Education Seminar ( + Shortage Occupation Overview)
• 15/7 (Saturday) Boarding School Seminar

After each seminar, our education consultants will be available for consultations with individual families.

Swansea University

With hugely improved student satisfaction and graduate prospect, Swansea University in 2019 broke into the top 30 for the first time in UK university ranking, becoming the top university in Wales! Traditionally the School of Engineering is the most celebrated school in Swansea University. In the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021), 90% of researches in engineering were rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”. In subject rankings, Materials Technology, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering are all ranked within top 20 in the UK – reflecting outstanding performance in both teaching and scientific researches.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Leeds

University of Leeds is a Russell Group university ranked the 86^th globally (QS 2023). First made into top 10 in the UK in 2018, the University is known for its outstanding academic researches and teaching quality. Graduate surveys consistently put the University as one of the ten most sought-after universities by Britain’s top employers. Among many of its areas of strength, Accounting & Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering, Sociology and Communication & Media are particularly outstanding. Star sociologist Zygmunt Bauman taught in the Department of Sociology before his retirement in 1990. It’s also where Leslie Cheung studied before he returned to Hong Kong for his career in the entertainment industry!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Bath

Ranked the 179^th globally (QS 2023), the University of Bath has earned excellent reputation in slightly over 50 years since it establishment. In the 28 different academic disciplines that the University teaches, 16 of them are ranked among top 10 in the UK. University of Bath is not only home to Britain’s number one Social Policy and Criminology degrees, its Architecture, Sports Science, Accounting & Finance, Business Studies, Sociology and Mechanical Engineering degrees are all among top 5 in the UK!

The BSc (Hons) Architecture is a 4-year programme with two half-year placements, which is especially beneficial to international students as their placement arrangement won’t be limited by visa issues, making the programme a very good choice for students who aim to gain professional experience in the UK!

In Social Science, the University of Bath runs a broad-learning BSc (Hons) Social Sciences alongside more traditional stand-alone degrees in Sociology, Criminology and Social Policy. BSc (Hons) Social Sciences allow students to mix and match over half of its teaching modules from a wide range of electives across different disciplines in social sciences. Students will therefore to be able to tailor a degree according to their academic interest, as they gain deeper knowledge in the discipline!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Newcastle University

Ranked the 122^nd globally (QS 2023), the 33^rd in the UK and a member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is ranked within top 20 for 19 academic disciplines. Its Fine Art programmes has been named the number one Art & Design programmes in UK for many years and the University is also known for Architecture, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Sciences.

Newcastle University is one of the few universities that provide both University Foundation and International Year One in Architecture, making it a popular choice among aspiring architects.

First established as a School of Medicine, the University had been part of Durham University before it became a university of its own. First taught in 1834, Newcastle’s Medicine prorgammes is one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK; The Medicine programmes also accepts “transfer” application from students of School of Biomedical Sciences, who can apply to transfer to Medicine or Dentistry after their first year of study.

In Computer Science, Newcastle University has a strong focus on specialist areas such as Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Bio-Computing. It’s a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security – one of only 19 universities in Britain to obtain such status! In postgraduate level, there are 13 specialist master’s degrees and also a Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes which is open to graduates without a computing background.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Bradford

Located in the North of England, University of Bradford is a member of NCUK, and is home to one of Britain’s largest faculty of health sciences, which is highly recognized for its excellence in teaching and research in the area! Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Optometry, Radiography, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences are all open to international students. Physiotherapy and Radiography are consistently ranked within top 20 in the UK, while Pharmacy is delivered as a five-year MPharm programme, so that international pharmacy students won’t have to worry about visa issues for their Pre-Registration training.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

BIMM University

Popular music and film school BIMM University is currently one of Europe’s largest music institutes with campuses in Britain, Germany and Ireland. Within Britain, its music programmes are taught in London, Brighton, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol, while its film programmes are taught in Brighton.

Founded in 2001 as a music school in London’s Fulham (Zone 2), BIMM University currently educates over 7000 students. It has expanded rapidly in the past few years through mergers with a number of independent music and film schools and was officially granted full university status in 2022. Notable alumni include British indie band The Kooks ^{(previously part of Clockenflap’s line-up)} and Jason Cooper (drummer of British band The Cure), etc.

Designed for training vocalists, musicians and producers, students in BIMM University can specialize in Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Songwriting, Electronic Music Production or other specialist areas in popular music performance and production. Students will also have the option to study their course in more than one city (if the same course is available elsewhere). Its in-house recruitment agency ‘Talent Match’ will help students to the right direction, by giving them vital experience and work opportunities.

Lime House School

Located in the North of England, Lime House School is a small scale boarding school with comparatively economical fees. There are only about 160 students in the School and about 70% of them are boarders. About 60 students are currently studying GCE A-levels. Students have been doing well in the three years before the pandemic (2017-2019) – on average about 54% to 83% of students gaining A*-B in GCE A-levels. Many graduates are able to enter some of the finest universities in the UK, including Oxford, Warwick, Imperial College and some of the top 30 universities like Bath and Loughborough. A number of Hong Kong students have also successfully applied to universities in Hong Kong.

Robert Gordon University

Located in Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University follows the Scottish education system, providing 4-year undergraduate programmes, but many programmes accept students with outstanding grades directly into undergraduate Year 2. The University is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status after the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and is ranked within top 20 in a wide range of disciplines, which include Building & Surveying, Architecture, as well as medical-related subjects such as Radiography and Physiotherapy. The majority of undergraduate programmes in Robert Gordon University include a placement. In some cases, these may be year-long paid placement.

The third oldest school of architecture in the UK, the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment is ranked the 20^th for Architecture in the UK. Students will have the opportunities to go onto overseas field trips, which have in the past covered destinations such as Amsterdam, Venice, Paris, Barcelona and more!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of the West of England, Bristol

Set in the creative city of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) was formerly a polytechnic and was granted full university status in 1992. Employability remains at the heart of UWE Bristol’s education. The already tight relationships with employers continue to foster, which now include formal links with the BBC, Airbus, etc.

UWE Bristol provides academic programmes in as many as 37 disciplines, among which Building & Surveying, Architecture, Town Planning and Art & Design are the strongest. Medical-related subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing are all open to international students.

UWE’s Bristol School of Animation enjoys a worldwide reputation. Chris Ford, creative director of PIXAR, is also one of UWE Bristol’s graduates!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Sheffield

Ranked the 96^th globally (QS 2023) and the 20^th in the UK, the University of Sheffield excels in a wide range of academic disciplines. Architecture, Communication & Media, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture,Materials Technology, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science are all among top 10 in the UK. Sheffield’s reputable engineering school now educates more than 4000 students and is a leading institution in systems engineering and smart materials globally. In the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021), 92% of researches by University of Sheffield were rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”. Notable alumni include five Nobel laureates, as well as Chung Sze-Yuen (Senior Unofficial Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong) and Douglas Young (founder of lifestyle design and retail brand G.O.D.).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Hertfordshire

Based in Hatfield, the historic centre of British aviation manufacturing, the Faculty of Engineering provides a wide range of options in the area which include Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Technology, etc. Some of these incorporate Pilot studies programmes that offer as many as 400 hours of flying practices, enabling students to qualify for the National Private Pilot’s License when they graduate. Alumni of University of Hertfordshire are widely employed by leading manufacturers in the field such as BAE Systems (one of the world’s largest defense and aerospace manufacturer), Rolls-Royce (the world’s second largest airplance engine manufacturer) and include Frank Ogilvie the deputy chief designer of the Airbus A380.

In Creative Arts, University of Hertfordshire was named the 20^th best Creative Media & Entertainment School in the world by the Rookies (an international award for new creative talents). The University is also ranked among the best art schools for 2D Animation, Game Design & Development, as well as Concept Art & Illustration. Students of the School of Creative Arts are offered a wide range of options that include Animation, Digital Media Arts, Special Effects, Music Technology, as well as other more common options such as Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Photography and more!

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Character for Digital Media
• BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation and Modelling
• BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design
• BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Model Design (Model Effects)
• BA (Hons) Model Design (Special Effects)
• BA (Hons) Model Design (Character and Creative Effects)
• BA (Hons) Visual Effects for Film and Television

Subjects of strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Reading

University of Reading is ranked the 198^th globally (THE 2023) and the 30^th in the UK. Its business school (Hanley Business School) comes 35^th in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2022). The University offers collaborative Accounting degrees with PwC – one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the world. Entry requirement is high, but students from the programmes will enjoy guaranteed work placements with PwC, and if they achieve a 2:1 and impress on their work placements they will be likely to be offered a permanent job with PwC – which is a very valuable option for students who aspire to become an accountant, especially those who want to pursue a career in the UK after graduation! In addition to applying directly for year one, students can now progress onto the degree via a university foundation.

Building & Surveying, Film Studies, Design and Meteorology are also among the university’s most reputable disciplines. Not only is University of Reading the first UK university to offer Typography and Film Studies, its master’s programmes in Typography are considered one of the best in the world. Many contemporary font designs of our age are created by graduates from University of Reading – these include Calibri (created by Luc(as) de Groot), Comic Sans (created by Vincent Connare) and many more!

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Business – The Flying Start Degree Programme ^{(in collaboration with PwC)}
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
• BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Meteorology
• BSc (Hons) Meteorology & Climate
• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• MA Communication Design: Graphic Design Pathway
• MA Communication Design: Information Design Pathway
• MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway
• MSc Applied Meteorology

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

SOAS, University of London

SOAS, University of London is a specialist constituent college of University of London, which enjoys a unique reputation in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is home to the SOAS China Institute (SCI), which is itself the largest community of Chinese Studies scholars in Europe, and headed by Hong Kong scholar Steve Tsang. In the past, SOAS was also where British diplomats and colonial officers (including quite a few governors of Hong Kong) studied local issues and languages before stationing overseas. Today SOAS continues that role providing research reports and pre-departure briefings for diplomats from the UK and other countries. Fit for its focus of studies, SOAS offers languages courses in a wide range of languages, including Cantonese, Persian, Tibetan and many more! Development Studies, Anthropology, Politics & International Relations are ranked the 2^nd, the 12^th and the 17^th in the world respectively (QS 2023), while its the School of Law enjoys a fine reputation in the UK. Notable alumni include many diplomats and well-known figures in politics, such as the King of Malaysia, the Turkish Prime Minister, and former governors of Hong Kong Edward Youde and David Wilson.

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
• BSc (Hons) Economics
• BA (Hons) International Relations
• LLB (Hons) Law
• BA (Hons) Korean
• MA Chinese Studies
• MSc Development Studies
• MSc International Politics
• MA Politics & Asia
• MA Social Anthropology
• MA Translation

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Brunel University London

Located in the suburb of London and just about half an hour away from Heathrow Airport, Brunel University London is a technological university with a strong focus on graduate employability. Many of Brunel’s programmes are sandwich programmes with the option of a year-long full-time work placement. The University is strong in areas such as Physiotherapy, Creative Writing, as well as Industrial Design and Digital Design. Its Industrial Design has educated heads of design in Logitech, Virgin Atlantic, Dyson and many leading companies. Taught by awarded British contemporary writers such as Benjamin Zephaniah ^{(Britain’s top 50 post-war writers in 2008 by The Times)} and Will Self – Creative Writing offers a joint-degree with Games Design, in addition to its more conventional single-honour provision. Ranked within the world’s top 100, Brunel Design School offers wide-ranging programmes in Digital Design, which is an excellent option for aspiring new media creator.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Bristol

Ranked the 61^st globally (QS 2023) and the 15^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 10 in as many as 19 academic disciplines, which include highly popular courses such as Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Lincoln

Located in the historic city of Lincoln in the Midlands, University of Lincoln is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status in 1992. With a strong focus on practical learning and employability, many of Lincoln’s programmes are run in partnership with industry partners. These include postgraduate programmes in Journalism, Creative Writing & Publishing with The Guardian and Thomson Reuters Foundation. The School of Engineering has Siemens’s support since its foundation and is currently one of the only five engineering schools in the UK that hold the Siemens Global Principal Partners status. In Medical-related subjects, its new Medical School in partnership with University of Nottingham officially opened in 2019/20. The University also offers Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy – all three offer the option of Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes that can lead to professional qualifications for graduates from other disciplines!

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BA (Hons) Journalism
• BA (Hons) Journalism & Public Relations
• MA Creative Writing & Publishing (in partnership with The Guardian)
• MA International Journalism (in partnership with Thomson Reuters Foundation)
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nurse)
• MSc Nursing (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MEng/BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
• MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is a modern university in the market town of Ormskirk – which is only about 30 minutes away from Liverpool on a train. Officially became a university in 2005, the University can trace its history back to a teacher training institution founded in 1885. Today Edge Hill University remains one of the largest teacher training schools in Britain, offering teacher training courses in Early Years, Primary Education, Secondary Education at undergraduate level, as well as PGCE in Early Years, Primary Education, Secondary Education and Further Education. The Faculty of Education works in partnership with over 2000 schools and colleges across the UK and was rated the top grades in the latest Ofsted inspection. Apart from Education, Edge Hill University also successfully expanded its postgraduate medical school to provide MBChB with Foundation Year, with the first foundation year intakes in 2019/20.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Southampton

Ranked the 78^th in the world (QS 2023) and the 16^th in the UK, University of Southampton is a Russell Group research-led university in the port city of Southampton in the south of England. University of Southampton is well recognized for its researches and teaching in Computer Science, Engineering, Music, Physiotherapy and other medical-related subjects. Computer Science is one of its strongest, where Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Worldwide Web, is a professor. The department is also recognized as one of the 19 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK Government. The University is gradually introducing Major/Minor degree options in some programmes, to enable students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. Notable alumni include world-renowned musician Brian Eno as well as Grenville Cross the former Director of Public Prosecutions of Hong Kong.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

The College of Richard Collyer

The College of Richard Collyer is ranked the 16^th by GCE A-levels results among state sixth form colleges in the UK (Sunday Times 2022). Its long history can be traced back to 1540. The College now mainly offers GCE A-levels programmes with options of more than 40 subjects. In 2022, overall A*-B rate was at 71%. According to the College’s statistics, typically over 90% of graduates from the College of Richard Collyer can progress to their first-choice universities, with 32% making it to Russell Group universities. Many of these graduates continued to do well in university – 40.6% of students who completed their university studies in 2020 graduated with first-class honours! In the years before the pandemic, the College would visit Hong Kong every year, during which they’d also meet with parents of existing students, helping parents keep track of the latest progress of their sons and daughters.

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth is located in the port city of Portsmouth in the South of England. Like many universities which were formerly polytechnics, enhancing graduate’s employability is key to a Portsmouth’s education! It’s rated by the Economist as the Top University for Boosting Graduate Salaries in 2017, reflecting the trend that graduates of University of Portsmouth outperform expectation made based on their background, qualifications and subjects – truly unlocking their real potential!

The University has good reputation in Medical-related subjects, educating over 600 medical professionals every year (including Pharmacists, Dental Hygienists, Medical Technologists and Radiographers). The Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries of University of Portsmouth is also a very established school for creative subjects. In addition to traditional Art & Design subjects such as Graphic Design, Fashion, Film and Media Production, the Faculty is also an early advocate of New Media, having introduced long ago a range of new media courses such as Creative Media Technologies, Computer Animation, VFX, Games Design & Technology and Virtual & Augmented Reality. Many of these courses are recognized by respective industry associations, such as JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services) and TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) – it’s one of the 14 TIGA-accredited universities in the UK. Its BA (Hons) Journalism has recognized as the best undergraduate Journalism course by NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) for two consecutive years (2017/18 & 2018/19)!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Essex

As one of the best in Social Sciences, University of Essex is ranked the 54^th in the UK. Researches in Politics, Economics, Psychology and Sociology are all highly rated by REF (2021). Respectively 98%, 97%, 89% and 88% of researches in these disciplines were rated World Leading and Internationally Excellent – a very impressive achievement for a university with only 50 years of history. Today University of Essex is also one of the 18 Q-Step Centres for Quantitative Social Science Education in the UK, in which students can learn quantitative research skills (such as running large-scale polls, the use of statistical software such as SPSS, AMOSS and more) through elective modules. A number of professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Hong Kong are graduates of University of Essex. Other notable alumni include LegCo members LEUNG Yiu-chung and British film director Mike Leigh.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a university formed after the merger of a few higher education institutions in South Wales. With three main campuses in Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter, University of Wales Trinity Saint David includes a theological college with a history that can be traced back to over 200 years ago, a business school, an architecture and engineering school, as well as an outstanding art school – Swansea College of Art, which provides a good number of programmes in Visual Arts and Performing Arts. In its specialist Surface Pattern Design programmes, students will learn to create surface patterns for fashion, interior and furniture design. In the past, students in Surface Pattern Design have worked on live briefs in partnership with Hallmark and H&M, with six students subsequently selected for a paid placement programmes under the print design team at H&M! Other than that, Photography and Automotive Design are also some of Trinity Saint David’s most outstanding areas!

Subjects of strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Boarding School Seminar

What’s so good about studying in the UK? In addition to small class-size, excellent provision of facilities and more flexible teaching methods, what makes the As in UK student’s report cards? What options do Hong Kong students have, to continue their studies in the UK? What makes up the best preparation for progression to the finest universities? How does British boarding school experience benefit students when they apply to universities in Hong Kong? In the seminar, our education consultants will answer all these questions by sharing their own experience in the UK. The seminar is suitable for parents of primary and secondary school students and students themselves, who are interested in studying in the UK.

Content Highlights

• The Education Systems: In what circumstances can Hong Kong students progress to the next year group in the UK? In which year groups does it offer more school options?
• The Boarding School Life: What time is lights out time? What weekend activities are available for boarders? What are these unique school holidays in boarding schools?
• The Public Exams: How do GCSE and A-levels subject choices affect your options in university? What subject combination may bring extra advantages to Hong Kong students?
• GCSE & A-levels Reform: What were being reformed and when? Are the two exams more difficult now than before?
• A brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data
• Factors to consider when applying to boarding school as a day student
• The Application Procedures: What should you consider when selecting a boarding school? What criteria are used when boarding schools select students?
• Is it necessary to sit boarding school entrance exams (such as BUSSATs & UKiSet) in advance?

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Official Test Centre of Boarding School Entrance Tests

We’re the official test centre of boarding school entrance tests BUSSATs and UKiSet. While BUSSATs and UKiSet are currently now one of the entry requirements of some boarding schools, completing the test doesn’t guarantee exemption from a school’s entrance test. Our education consultants will advise you on whether it’s necessary to take the test.

Giggleswick School

Giggleswick School is an all-through co-educational boarding school in the North of England, with over 500 years of history. It has a beautiful 200-acre campus, located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is home to a 1.2-mile long mountain bike trail, golf course, shooting range, national fell running course, climbing wall and some of the best rock climbing in England. Taking full advantages of this amazing location, Giggleswick School provides unparalleled opportunities for sport and outdoors pursuits.

There are about 440 students currently, in which about 135 are GCE A-levels students, and the majority of boarders are British students. In the three years before the pandemic (2017-2019), A*-B rates in A-levels have ranged from 63% to 66%. Typically over 50% secured places at the top Russell Group Universities (Bath, Durham, Imperial College, etc).

Undergraduate & Pathways: Loughborough (11), Southampton (16), Reading (30), Aston, Birmingham (45), etc

Pathway programmes provided by ONCAMPUS can lead to undergraduate degrees in colleges of University of London as well as modern universities such as Coventry! University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

ONCAMPUS London delivers the University of London International Foundation Programme in their designated study centre in Birkbeck, University of London. The Programme provides a more challenging curriculum that comes with more diverse progression routes for students aspiring to top universities. With specially written study materials by University of London, students will study four academic subjects (normally students study three subjects in a foundation programme) alongside English language and personal development programmes – a total of 28 teaching hours per week. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply to a range of UK universities, including top universities such as London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), Bristol, Durham, Manchester, Nottingham and more!

Loughborough University (11)

Ranked the 256^th globally (QS 2023) and the 11^th in the UK, Loughborough University is a university in the midland town of Loughborough, about 30 minutes from nearby cities like Leicester and Nottingham. Teaching and research quality are both outstanding, with 91% of researches being rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent” by Research Excellence Framework (2021). Sport Science, Sociology, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Design (Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion, etc), Media & Communication, Building & Surveying, Engineering are all its strong areas. Loughborough University is ranked the world’s number one for Sport Science for six consecutive years (QS 2017-2022). The University would have ranked within the top 25 in the Tokyo Olympics 2022, if medal count is calculated on its own. It’s also one of two British Swimming National Centres, where some of Britain’s best swimmers train!

University of Southampton (16)

Ranked the 78^th in the world (QS 2023) and the 16^th in the UK, University of Southampton is a Russell Group research-led university in the port city of Southampton in the south of England. University of Southampton is well recognized for its researches and teaching in Computer Science, Engineering, Music, Physiotherapy and other medical-related subjects. Computer Science is one of its strongest, where Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Worldwide Web, is a professor. The department is also recognized as one of the 19 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK Government. The University is gradually introducing Major/Minor degree options in some programmes, to enable students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. Notable alumni include world-renowned musician Brian Eno as well as Grenville Cross the former Director of Public Prosecutions of Hong Kong.

University of Reading (30)

University of Reading is ranked the 198^th globally (THE 2023) and the 30^th in the UK. Its business school (Hanley Business School) comes 35^th in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2022). The University offers collaborative Accounting degrees with PwC – one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the world. Entry requirement is high, but students from the programmes will enjoy guaranteed work placements with PwC, and if they achieve a 2:1 and impress on their work placements they will be likely to be offered a permanent job with PwC – which is a very valuable option for students who aspire to become an accountant, especially those who want to pursue a career in the UK after graduation! In addition to applying directly for year one, students can now progress onto the degree via a university foundation.

Building & Surveying, Film Studies, Design and Meteorology are also among the university’s most reputable disciplines. Not only is University of Reading the first UK university to offer Typography and Film Studies, its master’s programmes in Typography are considered one of the best in the world. Many contemporary font designs of our age are created by graduates from University of Reading – these include Calibri (created by Luc(as) de Groot), Comic Sans (created by Vincent Connare) and many more!

Aston University, Birmingham (45)

Aston University, Birmingham is reputable for Business, Technology, Building & Surverying, Pharmacy and Medical-Related subjects. It’s one of the few universities that offer Audiology and Optometry. In 2018/19, the University saw the opening of its Medical School, further enhancing its provision in the area of medicine and allied professions. The University believes that work placement is key to improve graduates’ employability. Today all courses in Aston University come with a placement year or a placement module, allowing students to spend weeks or up to a year in paid work placement. These effort mean that Aston University enjoys the third highest placement participation rate among universities in England (HESA 2018), with 70% of students doing a year-long work placement as part of their undergraduate degrees!

The reputable Aston Business School – the most popular faculty in Aston University – makes up near half of the whole student population. Not only is it one of the few business schools that are triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, Aston Business School is also regarded as a top 100 business school in the world by QS World University Rankings (2021) and a top 100 business school in Europe by Financial Times (2020). Its MBA is also rated as the top 100 MBA programmes in the world by the Economist (2021).

University of Hull (69)

Located in the north west of England and about one hour away from York, University of Hull is reputable for Politics and International Relations, as well as Law! The University has educated numerous British politicians and members of parliament. Christine Loh, Hong Kong’s former Under Secretary for the Environment, is also a law degree graduate of University of Hull. The University has an internship programme with the UK Parliament that has 25 years of history. Students from Law, Politics and International Relations will have the option to undertake a year-long placement in Westminster. Lord Norton, Professor in the School of Law and Politics, has been described as the UK’s greatest living expert on Parliament!

Medicine, Nursing and other allied health professions are other strong areas of University of Hull. Its Hull York Medical School is a joint-venture with University of York, while its Social Work and Nursing are ranked the 19^th and the 24^th in the UK respectively – both of which now accept applications from international students!

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) (107)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is one of the largest universities in the UK that provides a wide range of subject options. In 2014/15, the University started its Medicine programme (MBBS), after the success in establishing its Dentistry programme. The MBBS programme is tailored for international students and provides placement opportunities in the NHS as well as private clinics. University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is known for its outstanding support to its students and a top player in nurturing graduate start-ups. With the good support from the University, over 70% of these graduate start-ups were able to survive the first two difficult years of operation.

Undergraduate & Pathways: Leicester (35), Swansea (42), Portsmouth (62), Keele (64), Birmingham City (94), etc

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

University of Leicester (35)

Ranked the 163^rd globally (THE 2023) and the 35^th in the UK, the University of Leicester is famous for its achievements in Forensic Science, Archaeology, Media & Communication, Engineering and Space Technology. It also provides the flexibility with Major/Minor degree options, which enables students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. University of Leicester has put great efforts into science and technology over time. It’s home to the largest space research centre among all European universities. The Department of Physics and Astronomy has participated in the PanCam research project under European Space Agency (ESA)’s ExoMars programme. A new National Space Park is also due to open in first half of 2021. DNA Fingerprinting technology was also discovered by one of the professors in University of Leicester!

Swansea University (42)

With hugely improved student satisfaction and graduate prospect, Swansea University in 2019 broke into the top 30 for the first time in UK university ranking, becoming the top university in Wales! Traditionally the School of Engineering is the most celebrated school in Swansea University. In the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021), 90% of researches in engineering were rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”. In subject rankings, Materials Technology, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering are all ranked within top 20 in the UK – reflecting outstanding performance in both teaching and scientific researches.

University of Portsmouth (62)

University of Portsmouth is located in the port city of Portsmouth in the South of England. Like many universities which were formerly polytechnics, enhancing graduate’s employability is key to a Portsmouth’s education! It’s rated by the Economist as the Top University for Boosting Graduate Salaries in 2017, reflecting the trend that graduates of University of Portsmouth outperform expectation made based on their background, qualifications and subjects – truly unlocking their real potential!

The University has good reputation in Medical-related subjects, educating over 600 medical professionals every year (including Pharmacists, Dental Hygienists, Medical Technologists and Radiographers). The Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries of University of Portsmouth is also a very established school for creative subjects. In addition to traditional Art & Design subjects such as Graphic Design, Fashion, Film and Media Production, the Faculty is also an early advocate of New Media, having introduced long ago a range of new media courses such as Creative Media Technologies, Computer Animation, VFX, Games Design & Technology and Virtual & Augmented Reality. Many of these courses are recognized by respective industry associations, such as JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services) and TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) – it’s one of the 14 TIGA-accredited universities in the UK. Its BA (Hons) Journalism has recognized as the best undergraduate Journalism course by NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) for two consecutive years (2017/18 & 2018/19)!

Robert Gordon University (65)

Located in Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University follows the Scottish education system, providing 4-year undergraduate programmes, but many programmes accept students with outstanding grades directly into undergraduate Year 2. The University is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status after the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and is ranked within top 20 in a wide range of disciplines, which include Building & Surveying, Architecture, as well as medical-related subjects such as Radiography and Physiotherapy. The majority of undergraduate programmes in Robert Gordon University include a placement. In some cases, these may be year-long paid placement.

The third oldest school of architecture in the UK, the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment is ranked the 20^th for Architecture in the UK. Students will have the opportunities to go onto overseas field trips, which have in the past covered destinations such as Amsterdam, Venice, Paris, Barcelona and more!

University of Hertfordshire (91)

Based in Hatfield, the historic centre of British aviation manufacturing, the Faculty of Engineering provides a wide range of options in the area which include Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Technology, etc. Some of these incorporate Pilot studies programmes that offer as many as 400 hours of flying practices, enabling students to qualify for the National Private Pilot’s License when they graduate. Alumni of University of Hertfordshire are widely employed by leading manufacturers in the field such as BAE Systems (one of the world’s largest defense and aerospace manufacturer), Rolls-Royce (the world’s second largest airplance engine manufacturer) and include Frank Ogilvie the deputy chief designer of the Airbus A380.

In Creative Arts, University of Hertfordshire was named the 20^th best Creative Media & Entertainment School in the world by the Rookies (an international award for new creative talents). The University is also ranked among the best art schools for 2D Animation, Game Design & Development, as well as Concept Art & Illustration. Students of the School of Creative Arts are offered a wide range of options that include Animation, Digital Media Arts, Special Effects, Music Technology, as well as other more common options such as Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Photography and more!

Anglia Ruskin University (109)

With main campuses in the city of Cambridge and the town of Chelmsford (just 30 minutes from Cambridge by train), Anglia Ruskin University is a former polytechnic that was granted full university status in 1992. First established as an art school, it has a history that can be traced back to 1858. Today Anglia Ruskin University is firmly within the world’s best 350 universities (THE 2016-2022), and in 2018/19 also established its own medical school, building on its successful health and social care courses! In terms of programme choices, Optometry, Nursing, Art & Design, Sport Sciences, Surveying are among the more popular by Hong Kong and Asian students.

University of Northampton (125)

University of Northampton is a university in the Midlands, which was granted full university status in 2005 but with a history that can be traced back to the 13^th century. The University is well recognized for its efforts in supporting social enterprises and was one of Ashoka’s global network of “Changemaker Campus”. The number of social enterprises that the University works with is so large that it allows every of its 14,000 students an opportunity to work in a social enterprise during their courses. In terms of other academic areas, University of Northampton is strong in teacher training and health subjects, and is the region’s largest providers of teachers and healthcare professionals.

University of Northampton is home to the one and only Leather Technology programme in the UK, which teaches the technology behind the manufacturing and materials of high-end leather products. If you’re interested in a career working with high-end manufacturers and designers of luxurious shoes, handbags, clothes, furniture and sport scars, it’s likely to be the right course for you! In the past five years, the course has achieved a 100% graduate employment rate, reflecting the recognition by the industry.

University of Northampton also offers foundation programmes that can lead to a degree in Podiatry, which suits students who are interested in medical related disciplines!

Undergraduate & Pathways: Glasgow (14), Bristol (15), York (17), Birmingham (20), Nottingham (30), etc

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

University of Glasgow (14)

Ranked the 81^st globally (QS 2023) and the 14^th in the UK, University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world with 570 years of history. As a member of the Russell Group, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines and research, in which as many as 26 are ranked with top 10 in the UK. Education, Law, Sociology, Accounting & Finance, Civil Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry are some of its strongest areas. Notable alumni include economist Adam Smith, two former British Prime Ministers, a number of Nobel laureates and Regina Ip (former Secretary for Security of Hong Kong).

University of Bristol (15)

Ranked the 61^st globally (QS 2023) and the 15^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 10 in as many as 19 academic disciplines, which include highly popular courses such as Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

University of York (17)

University of York enjoys worldwide recognition and is now ranked the 139^th globally (QS 2023) and the 17^th in the UK. With a strong focus on the humanities, social science and sciences, York is a research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, which symbolises the highest research and academic standard in the UK. Overall research quality was ranked within top 10 in the UK by the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021). Its English, Law, Politics, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Criminology, Archaeology & Forensic Science are ranked among UK’s top 15. In slightly over 50 years’ time since its establishment, alumni of University of York has became active players in British politics and include many notable people in areas such as literature, history, music, etc. Notable alumni from Asia include Yeung Sum (former LegCo member of Hong Kong) as well as Han Seung Soo (former Prime Minister of South Korea).

University of Birmingham (20)

University of Birmingham is a historical and research-intensive university, which is now ranked the 91^st globally (QS 2023) and the 25^th in the UK. The University enjoys very good reputation in the academia globally and is a founding member of the Russell Group, which symbolizes the highest standard of research and teaching in the UK. The University of Birmingham is ranked within top 10 in the UK for 17 academic disciplines, including Hospitality & Tourism, Physiotherapy, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Social Policy, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering and many more! Its alumni and staff include 11 Nobel laureates, as well as Geoffrey Ma, the Hong Kong Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal.

University of Nottingham (30)

University of Nottingham is ranked the 114^th globally (QS 2023) and a member of the Russel Group. In the past few years It has been named one of the top 3 universities most targetted by UK’s top employers. 54 academic disciplines are offered. 18 of them are ranked among top 10 in the UK – including Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Criminology, American Studies and Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The university also offers a 5-year Pharmacy (MPharm) programme, so that students do not have to worry about visa issues during their Pre-Registration Training for Pharmacists.

Nottingham Trent University (42)

Nottingham Trent University is a post-1992 university located in the vibrant Midlands city of Nottingham. Today the University is one of the UK’s largest and most popular institutions and is home to students and staff from over 160 countries. In the past few years, the University has very successfully improved graduate employability by emphasizing work experience opportunities and is now in the UK’s top ten for the number of students undertaking year-long work placements.

After originally being established as the Nottingham Government School of Design in 1843, Nottingham Trent University is famous for it’s Art & Design programmes and offers an extensive portfolio of courses in this field. In addition to popular Art & Design courses such as Architecture, Fashion Design, Illustration and Animation, you will also find specialist programmes normally only offered by in large-scale art schools. These include Costume Design & Construction, Design for Film & Television, Fashion Knitwear & Knitted Textiles, Furniture & Product Design and more.

University of Essex (54)

As one of the best in Social Sciences, University of Essex is ranked the 54^th in the UK. Researches in Politics, Economics, Psychology and Sociology are all highly rated by REF (2021). Respectively 98%, 97%, 89% and 88% of researches in these disciplines were rated World Leading and Internationally Excellent – a very impressive achievement for a university with only 50 years of history. Today University of Essex is also one of the 18 Q-Step Centres for Quantitative Social Science Education in the UK, in which students can learn quantitative research skills (such as running large-scale polls, the use of statistical software such as SPSS, AMOSS and more) through elective modules. A number of professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Hong Kong are graduates of University of Essex. Other notable alumni include LegCo members LEUNG Yiu-chung and British film director Mike Leigh.

University of the West of England, Bristol (61)

Set in the creative city of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) was formerly a polytechnic and was granted full university status in 1992. Employability remains at the heart of UWE Bristol’s education. The already tight relationships with employers continue to foster, which now include formal links with the BBC, Airbus, etc.

UWE Bristol provides academic programmes in as many as 37 disciplines, among which Building & Surveying, Architecture, Town Planning and Art & Design are the strongest. Medical-related subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing are all open to international students.

UWE’s Bristol School of Animation enjoys a worldwide reputation. Chris Ford, creative director of PIXAR, is also one of UWE Bristol’s graduates!

Undergraduate & Pathways: Lancaster (12), Exeter (13), East Anglia (27), Newcastle (33), Manchester Metropolitan (60), etc

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

Lancaster University (12)

Lancaster University is now ranked the 122^nd in World University Ranking (THE 2023) and has been a popular option among Hong Kong students in the past few years. Lancaster is ranked top 15 in Communication & Media, Business Studies, Social Work, Linguistics, English, Creative Writing, Biological Science, Geography & Environmental Sciences and more. As it is located in the North West of England, Lancaster University provides a very different experience from other city-based universities. Students would find the University a good destination of living and study with Lancaster’s award-wining accommodation, which has been named the Best University Halls for many years!

University of Exeter (13)

Ranked the 137^th globally (THE 2023) and the 13^th in the UK, University of Exeter is top 10 in as many as 26 academic disciplines and reputable for Sports Science, Radiography, Communications & Media, Psychology, Geography and Business-related subjects. Exeter’s Business School and Law School have been popular among Hong Kong students. It’s ranked the 7^th for Accounting & Finance, the 8^th for Business Studies and the 10^th for Economics. The Law School offers a special 4-year LLB (Hons) Law, in which students will spend their third year in paid work placements in a law firm, to earn up to a year of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)! Notable alumni include JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter), Thom Yorke (lead singer of Radiohead) and more!

University of Manchester (24)

The University of Manchester is the sixth best performing UK university in the QS World University Ranking, which ranked it as the 28^th best in the world (QS 2023). There are as many as 25 Nobel laureates among its alumni and professors. A recent survey also shows that University of Manchester graduates are most targeted by employers in the UK (2021/22). Students aiming to study at this prestigious university, but fall slightly short of its entry requirement for direct entry into a degree, now have the option of a designated University Foundation programme. The Foundation has considerably higher entry and progression requirements, but can lead to a wide range of academic disciplines including Psychology, Biological Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, as well as many Humanities and Social Sciences degrees.

University of East Anglia (27)

Ranked the 27^th in the UK, University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university in scientific researches and for many years has been the first choice of students pursuing a degree in Medicine and Pharmacy. The University is also famous for its achievements in Art History, Communication & Media Studies, Geography & Environmental Sciences, as well as medical-related subjects such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. In Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA) has contributed more than any other universities in the world to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and are among the leaders in the investigation of Climate Change. University of East Anglia (UEA) is also ranked the 14^th and the 75^th in International Development and Environmental Sciences respectively (QS 2022).

Queen’s University Belfast (28)

A member university of the Russell Group, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is the top university in the Northern Ireland, which is currently ranked the 198^th globally (THE 2023) and the 28^th in the UK. Academic researches by the University were highly rated in the research assessment exercise (REF 2021). In terms of academic disciplines, it’s best known for Pharmacy, Accounting & Finance, Architecture, as well as its strong School of Engineering!

Newcastle University (33)

Ranked the 122^nd globally (QS 2023), the 33^rd in the UK and a member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is ranked within top 20 for 19 academic disciplines. Its Fine Art programmes has been named the number one Art & Design programmes in UK for many years and the University is also known for Architecture, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Sciences.

Newcastle University is one of the few universities that provide both University Foundation and International Year One in Architecture, making it a popular choice among aspiring architects.

First established as a School of Medicine, the University had been part of Durham University before it became a university of its own. First taught in 1834, Newcastle’s Medicine prorgammes is one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK; The Medicine programmes also accepts “transfer” application from students of School of Biomedical Sciences, who can apply to transfer to Medicine or Dentistry after their first year of study.

In Computer Science, Newcastle University has a strong focus on specialist areas such as Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Bio-Computing. It’s a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security – one of only 19 universities in Britain to obtain such status! In postgraduate level, there are 13 specialist master’s degrees and also a Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes which is open to graduates without a computing background.

University of Stirling (38)

Named the Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence in 2008, the University of Stirling excels in Sports Science, Education, and Communication & Media. Its sports facilities are often used by the UK and Scotland national teams for training (swimming, tennis, gold and football). Under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), degrees in University of Stirling allow more flexibility in electives and changing courses. Students can ‘mix & match’ modules from different disciplines to engineer a degree that fulfills their interest and ambitions. Two third of students are from Scotland while the rest come from England and around the world.

Manchester Metropolitan University (60)

Based in the vibrant and multicultural city of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is home to one of the UK’s largest and oldest art schools. With over 180 years of history, Manchester School of Art is long-established and currently teaches around 3,700 students. Graduates are widely employed in the art and design circle in the UK, including Thomas Heatherwick the designer of the UK pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010, L. S. Lowry the legendary British painter, as well as graphic designer Peter Saville.

Manchester Met offers a diverse range of art, design and fashion courses that include Fine Art, Graphic Design, Performance, Fashion Design (menswear, womenswear and sportswear), Architecture, Product Design, Fashion Business, Design Innovation, Illustration, Textile and many more.

City, University of London (68)

Located in the heart of London with easy access to destinations such as the British Museum and London financial district, City, University of London is a powerhouse for Business Studies as well as Communication & Media. The University is ranked the 50^th in Communication & Media globally (QS 2021). The well-renowned Bayes Business School ^{(formerly known as Cass Business School)} is ranked 28^th in Europe (FT 2022) and many see it as a stepping stone to get into investment banks and large-scale financial institutions. Students benefit from the School’s extensive network of alumni that includes the CEO of Coca Cola Company. Students can connect with these alumni via a private online platform with as many as 2000 active users of alumni. After the Business School, the School of Health Sciences is the second largest faculty in City, University of London, with a diverse offering of health-related programmes including Nursing, Optometry, Radiography and Speech & Language Therapy.

INTO London World Education Centre

INTO London is a university pathways college in central London (Zone 1, near Liverpool Street Station) that specializes in University Foundation and International Year One, with a large university network of over 110 universities in the UK and Europe.

The INTO London International Foundation comes with a “Guaranteed Progression” mechanism with a few universities. Students would receive a conditional offer from universities such as University of Kent and University of Exeter before the start of their courses ^{(depending on subject choices)}, so that they can progress onto year one of the undergraduate programme of their choice after meeting the specified requirements. Alternatively, students can also apply to universities via UCAS to widen their choices. From 2022/23, INTO London is introducing two new pathways – Medicine & Dentistry and Physiotherapy & Health Professions – which can lead to the medical school of University of Bristol, Aston University Birmingham, Queen Mary University of London (Malta Campus), etc.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Ranked the 29^th in the UK, Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of University of London, with a 135-acre picturesque campus of in suburb of London. The University is strong for Music, Languages and Literature. Its Music department is one of the most established in the UK, and is currently ranked the 16^th in the world (QS 2022). Royal Holloway is also one of the few universities that offer Comparative Literature, while students from Creative Writing can study Drama as a joint-honours degree. Many of Royal Holloway’s graduates work in media corporations or become professional writers. Notable Hong Kong alumni include acclaimed playwright Candace Chong Mui Ngam (works include theatre play Malcolm Struan Tonnochy documentary series Stories from Afar Series).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Undergraduate & Pathways: Durham (6), Strathclyde (18), Sheffield (20), Surrey (22), Leeds (23), Cardiff (25), etc

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

Durham University (6)

A member of the Russell Group, Durham University is now ranked the 92^nd globally (QS 2023) and the 6^th in the UK. In REF 2021, 90% of its research was assessed as being of “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. The University teaches a wide range of academic disciplines, in which 28 disciplines are within top 10 in the UK. Like many traditional universities, Durham University is strongest in Law, the humanities (such as Music, English Language & Literature, etc) and sciences (such as Physics and Biological Sciences) while Accounting & Finance and Business Studies are ranked within the 6^th and the 11^th respectively. Durham University is also one of the 15 most targeted UK universities by leading recruiters in 2021/22. Notable alumni included Steve Easterbrook (CEO of McDonald’s), Cecil Chao (Hong Kong Billionaire) and Richard Adams (Founder of fairtrade organization Thraidcraft).

University of Strathclyde (18)

University of Strathclyde is ranked the 325^th globally (QS 2023) and offers the UK’s top Media & Communication and Pharmacy programmes. Its business school comes the 72^nd in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2022), and is one of the few business schools in Britain that is triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

University of Strathclyde follows the Scottish education system, in which undergraduate qualifications are 4 years long, but many accept students with outstanding grades directly into undergraduate Year 2. And the Business School and the Law School do offer 3-year intensive options! In addition to Business, University of Strathclyde is also a good choice for Architecture, as well as Engineering. Strathclyde’s School of Architecture has been named one of Europe’s Top 50 architecture schools for three consecutive years by Domus, an Italian architecture and design magazine. The School of Enginnering, on the other hand, educates 4000 students coming from all around the world with as many as 40 choices of programmes, which include niche areas such as Aerospace and Naval Engineering.

University of Sheffield (20)

Ranked the 96^th globally (QS 2023) and the 20^th in the UK, the University of Sheffield excels in a wide range of academic disciplines. Architecture, Communication & Media, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture,Materials Technology, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science are all among top 10 in the UK. Sheffield’s reputable engineering school now educates more than 4000 students and is a leading institution in systems engineering and smart materials globally. In the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021), 92% of researches by University of Sheffield were rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”. Notable alumni include five Nobel laureates, as well as Chung Sze-Yuen (Senior Unofficial Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong) and Douglas Young (founder of lifestyle design and retail brand G.O.D.).

University of Surrey (22)

Ranked the 305^th globally (QS 2023) and the 22^nd in the UK, University of Surrey is a leading educator in Hospitality & Tourism, Food Science and Animal Science with a new veterinary school opened in the 2014/15 academic year. Most of its undergraduate programmes involve a year-long placement. With improving student satisfaction level, University of Surrey was named the 2016 University of the Year by the Times in praise of the good balance between research and teaching quality!

University of Leeds (23)

University of Leeds is a Russell Group university ranked the 86^th globally (QS 2023). First made into top 10 in the UK in 2018, the University is known for its outstanding academic researches and teaching quality. Graduate surveys consistently put the University as one of the ten most sought-after universities by Britain’s top employers. Among many of its areas of strength, Accounting & Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering, Sociology and Communication & Media are particularly outstanding. Star sociologist Zygmunt Bauman taught in the Department of Sociology before his retirement in 1990. It’s also where Leslie Cheung studied before he returned to Hong Kong for his career in the entertainment industry!

University of Sussex (50)

Ranked the 240^th globally (QS 2023) and the 50^th in the UK, University of Sussex excels in social sciences and the humanities. It’s ranked number one in the world for International Development (QS 2017-22). American Studies, Animal Science, History of Art, Anthropology, Education, Media & Communication, Geography & Environmental Sciences, English and Politics are all within top 30 in the UK. University of Sussex is special in terms of its diverse offerings of interdisciplinary programmes (such as Law & Politics, Psychology & Sociology), which is suitable for students with diverse interest. University of Sussex is home to one of Europe’s largest International Relation departments. Its International Relation department and Communication & Media department are one of the few that offer both University Foundation and International Year One, allowing international students to start with a relatively lower entry requirement. Notable alumni include former president of South Africa and a number of Noble Prize winners.

Newton A-levels Programme: A-levels@INTO University of East Anglia

「Newton A-levels Programme」 is an elite A-level programme designed for students who aim to study highly competitive subjects such as medicine, actuarial science, engineering in top universities. Students will be taking this 2-year A-level programme in the campus of University of East Anglia (UEA), which has been praised for it excellence in scientific researches. Studying A-levels in the university campus, students will have the opportunities to get in touch with academics and professors and learn at where science happens.

Upon completion of the Newton Programme, students will be able to apply to other UK universities through UCAS, as well as Hong Kong universities via the Non-JUPAS route.

Recent Leavers’ Destinations

Undergraduate & Pathways: Dundee (32), Bangor (45), Bradford (95), etc

University Pathway Programmes (Foundation & International Year One) are one-year programmes that allow students to progress onto year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate programme in the UK. Many of these programmes are taught in dedicated teaching centres within university campuses and provide “guaranteed progression” to an undergraduate degree upon achieving the required grades in internal exams and coursework assessment.

University of Dundee (32)

Globally ranked the 354^th (QS 2023) and the 32^nd in the UK, University of Dundee is ranked among the top 15 in many academic disciplines, including Art & Design, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Medical-related Subjects, Medicine and many more! While undergraduate degrees are usually four years long under the Scottish education system, many programmes in University of Dundee allow advanced entry into Year 2, if students get good enough grades. In addition to that, University of Dundee also offers 3-year degrees for Art & Design, Law, Nursing, as well as a 5-year master’s in Architecture (ie. combining a 3-year undergraduate and a 2-year postgraduate degree in Architecture).

In Biomedical Science, University of Dundee runs an undergraduate degree in collaboration with National University of Singapore (NUS), in which students can spend up to 18 months studying in NUS – which is itself one of Asia’s finest universities!

Bangor University (45)

With its advantageous location in the coastal town of Bangor in North Wales and proximity to the Snowdonia National Park, students in Bangor University enjoy one of the lowest cost of living in the UK in a picturesque environment. Ranked the 45^th in the UK, Bangor University is strong in Radiography, Sport Science, Social Policy and Psychology. Benefiting from its coastal location and proximity to Snowdonia, Bangor University is home to one of Europe’s most established department of Oceanography and is able to offer a wide range of options in the areas of Zoology, Oceanography as well as Conservation! Notable alumni include Oscar-winning movie director Danny Boyle (works include Slumdog Millionaire) and Sir Robert Edwards, winner of Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine .

University of Bradford (95)

Located in the North of England, University of Bradford is a member of NCUK, and is home to one of Britain’s largest faculty of health sciences, which is highly recognized for its excellence in teaching and research in the area! Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Optometry, Radiography, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences are all open to international students. Physiotherapy and Radiography are consistently ranked within top 20 in the UK, while Pharmacy is delivered as a five-year MPharm programme, so that international pharmacy students won’t have to worry about visa issues for their Pre-Registration training.

De Montfort University (122)

Situated in the city centre of the midlands city Leicester, De Montfort University has a strong reputation in Art & Design as well as Architecture. Its School of Design offers a range of finely defined undergraduate programmes in Footwear, Fashion Buying, Furniture Design, in addition to other niche programmes such as Arts & Festivals Management and some dance and performing arts programmes. De Montfort University is very successful in supporting graduate start-ups and is one of the 20 most successful universities in that aspect. The University was attributed by the Economist as a crucial factor for the city’s impressive growth in business, which is now the fastest growing one in the UK, together with London. Notable alumni include many British designers, artists and musicians, as well as world-famous architect Ken Shuttleworth, who penned the design of Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport and the HSBC Tower.

BPP University

With its reputation in UK’s accounting and legal sectors, BPP University draws top talents from around the world to its master’s and professional programmes. Many of these students are graduates of the finest universities in the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and MIT, reflecting the reputation and teaching quality of BPP University. BPP University Law School now exclusively trains over 60 leading UK and global law firms’ trainee solicitors, reflecting the recognition of its industry-focused teaching motto.

BPP University School of Nursing

The BPP University School of Nursing is based in the London Waterloo and Doncaster campus, offering undergraduate nursing training for Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Clinical placement are based in University College Hospital, Imperial College Hospital, St Georges Teaching Hospital and other hospitals under local NHS Trusts.

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• BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance ^{2-Year & 3-Year Programmes}
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) ^{3-Year Programmes}
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) ^{3-Year Programmes}
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a non-Law Degree}
• LLM Law & Legal Practice (Solicitor) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a non-Law Degree to train as a Solicitor}
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a Law Degree to train as a Solicitor}
• Barrister Training Course (BTC) ^{1-Year Programmes, suitable for Graduates with a Law Degree to train as a Barrister}
• MSc Management with Data Analytics ^{1-Year Programmes}
• MSc Management with Digital Marketing ^{1-Year Programmes}
• MSc Psychology (Conversion) ^{1-Year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for Graduates with a non-Psychology Degree}

Durham University

A member of the Russell Group, Durham University is now ranked the 92^nd globally (QS 2023) and the 6^th in the UK. In REF 2021, 90% of its research was assessed as being of “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. The University teaches a wide range of academic disciplines, in which 28 disciplines are within top 10 in the UK. Like many traditional universities, Durham University is strongest in Law, the humanities (such as Music, English Language & Literature, etc) and sciences (such as Physics and Biological Sciences) while Accounting & Finance and Business Studies are ranked within the 6^th and the 11^th respectively. Durham University is also one of the 15 most targeted UK universities by leading recruiters in 2021/22. Notable alumni included Steve Easterbrook (CEO of McDonald’s), Cecil Chao (Hong Kong Billionaire) and Richard Adams (Founder of fairtrade organization Thraidcraft).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Keele University

Located in rural area of the Midlands, Keele University enjoys the largest university campus in the UK, which occupies over 600 acres of beautiful parkland, and is the largest campus university in UK. The University is highly rated for teaching quality and student experience in the National Student Survey (NSS), where it has been rated among top three in relevant student satisfaction scores for many years (2014-2019). There is a strong emphasis of interdisciplinary learning and a wide range of interdisciplinary programmes (such as Sociology & International Relations, Chemistry & Environmental Science), which is suitable for students with diverse interest. Another emphasis lies in education for Sustainability issues, which is incorporated into formal curriculum through elective modules, allowing students from all disciplines the opportunities to deepen the knowledge in the area. Currently ranked the 64^th in the UK, Keele University excels in Medicine, Pharmacy and other medical-related subjects, such as Physiotherapy and Nursing. In the 2020/21 academic year, Keele University will also be opening its school of Veterinary Medicine, together with Harper Adams University.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Sussex

Ranked the 240^th globally (QS 2023) and the 50^th in the UK, University of Sussex excels in social sciences and the humanities. It’s ranked number one in the world for International Development (QS 2017-22). American Studies, Animal Science, History of Art, Anthropology, Education, Media & Communication, Geography & Environmental Sciences, English and Politics are all within top 30 in the UK. University of Sussex is special in terms of its diverse offerings of interdisciplinary programmes (such as Law & Politics, Psychology & Sociology), which is suitable for students with diverse interest. University of Sussex is home to one of Europe’s largest International Relation departments. Its International Relation department and Communication & Media department are one of the few that offer both University Foundation and International Year One, allowing international students to start with a relatively lower entry requirement. Notable alumni include former president of South Africa and a number of Noble Prize winners.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of South Wales

University of South Wales is formed after the merger between University of Glamorgan and University of Wales, Newport in 2013. Currently the University has three campuses in South Wales. It’s one of the three UK universities that offer Chiropractic programmes that are recognized by European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). As it’s also recognized by the Chiropractors Council of Hong Kong, graduates of the 4-year MChiro (Master of Chiropractic) will be able to register as a Chiropractor in Hong Kong right after graduation, without the need of additional qualifying exams.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is also one of University of South Wales’s strong areas! Students studying Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in University of South Wales will have the opportunities to participate in an aircraft maintenance placement programmes with British Airways. With the recognition from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), students will graduate having completed part of the ‘EASA Part 66’ qualification, enhancing them to obtain full professional qualifications as an aircraft maintenance engineer after graduation.

Subjects of strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Liverpool

Set in a city campus within the city of Liverpool, which is known for many in the world for music of the Beatles and its football club, University of Liverpool is a Russell Group research-led university now ranked the 176^th in the world (THE 2023), the 33^rd in the UK. The University is strong in medical-related subjects, sciences and the humanities, in which Physiotherapy, Radiography, Architecture and Town Planning are among its strongest! An advocate of interdisciplinary learning, University of Liverpool has introduced the ‘Honours Select’ system, which allows students the flexibility to choose from studying a single-honours degree programme (meaning devoting 100% of your time to one discipline), a major/minor (75%/25%) programme and a dual-honours (50%/50%) programme. The ‘Honours Select’ system now covers disciplines such as Archaeology, Business Studies, Communication & Media, Criminology, Economics, English, History, Law, Music, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Sociology and more! Notable alumni include nine Nobel laureates, Tung Chin Wah (former Chief Executive of Hong Kong) and Anson Chan (former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Dundee

Globally ranked the 354^th (QS 2023) and the 32^nd in the UK, University of Dundee is ranked among the top 15 in many academic disciplines, including Art & Design, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Medical-related Subjects, Medicine and many more! While undergraduate degrees are usually four years long under the Scottish education system, many programmes in University of Dundee allow advanced entry into Year 2, if students get good enough grades. In addition to that, University of Dundee also offers 3-year degrees for Art & Design, Law, Nursing, as well as a 5-year master’s in Architecture (ie. combining a 3-year undergraduate and a 2-year postgraduate degree in Architecture).

In Biomedical Science, University of Dundee runs an undergraduate degree in collaboration with National University of Singapore (NUS), in which students can spend up to 18 months studying in NUS – which is itself one of Asia’s finest universities!

Featured Programmes

• BDes (Hons) Animation ^{3-Year Programme}
• MArch (Hons) Architecture ^{5-Year Programme}
• BA (Hons) Art & Philosophy ^{3-Year Programme}
• Fine Art (Digital Media, Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture) ^{3-Year Programme}
• BSc (Hons) Biological & Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore) ^{4-Year Programme}
• BDes (Hons) Illustration ^{3-Year Programme}
• BDes (Hons) Jewellery & Metal Design ^{3-Year Programme}
• LLB (Hons) Law (English & Northern Irish Law) ^{3-Year Programme}
• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health) ^{3-Year Programme}
• BDes (Hons) Textile Design ^{3-Year Programme}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Kingston University

Kingston University is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status after the Further & Higher Education Act 1992. It’s most famous for Fashion Design, Visual Art and Architecture. In addition to more commonly found subjects such as Fashion, Fine Art, Design and Architecture, you can also study Heritage Conservation, Furniture Design and the Art Market. The School of Fashion enjoys excellent reputation in the field and was named one of the Top 25 fashion schools in the world by popular fashion website “Fashionista” in 2019. The University has educated many British musicians, actors and designers, as well as Hong Kong singer Eason Chan and actor Sam Chan.

Kingston University is a top player in nurturing graduate start-ups. Through competitions, collaboration with local businesses and start-up sponsorship, the University helps establish close to 300 graduate start-ups every year and is named the number one university for this in 2020/21!

Areas of strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Aberdeen

Ranked the 192^nd globally (THE 2023) and the 19^th in the UK, University of Aberdeen is an ancient Scottish university founded in 1495 and the United Kingdom’s fifth oldest University. The University is well-known for its pioneering researches in Medicine, where Insulin and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) were first discovered and invented by Aberdeen’s professors. Located in Europe’s oil capital, University of Aberdeen also leads the world in engineering technology in oil and gas. The university was also associated with five Nobel Prize winners (which include winners of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine and Peace Prize).

University of Aberdeen has launched a Medicine Foundation programmes from the 2019/20 academic year, providing the opportunities for students to progress to its five-year international medicine (MBChB) programmes. Students studying the MBChB programmes will spend the first three years studying in Aberdeen, and the fourth and fifth “Clinical Years” in private hospitals in Sri Lanka!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Queen Mary, University of London

Ranked the 124^th in the world (THE 2023) and the 36^th in the UK, Queen Mary, University of London is a constituent college of University of London and member of the prestigious Russell Group. Enjoying a worldwide reputation for research qualities, Queen Mary is ranked the 14^th and 62^nd in the world for Dentistry and Medicine respectively, and within top 40 in the world for Law and English Literature (QS 2021). There are a total of nine Nobel Laureates among former Queen Mary staff and alumni – these include Sir Charles Kuen Kao, laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former Vice-Chancellor of Chinese University of Hong Kong, who has worked at Queen Mary as Visiting Research Associate, in what is now the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.

At undergraduate level, the School of Law offers a 3-year standard law degree, as well as the 4-year LLB (Hons) Law in Practice, in which students will spend their third year in paid work placements at Reed Smith LLP, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, or Simmons & Simmons LLP. In the area of Medicine and Dentistry, the Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the oldest medical schools in England, with a history that can be traced back to 1785. The School currently offers its medicine degrees (MBBS) in both its London campus and Malta campus and accepts applications from international students.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

David Game College (Liverpool, London)

David Game College is an independent sixth form college founded in 1974, which currently educates about 250 students. Course options include GCSE, GCE A-levels, University Foundation programmes, as well as a Medical Programme tailored to support medical school applicants. In 2022, 64% of grades were awarded A*-B in GCE A-levels. In the latest Ofsted inspection, David Game College was rated the top grade “Outstanding” in every category. Moved to its new campus in central London (Zone 1) in the 2017/18 academic year, David Game College now also offers hall of residence, providing improved support for international students!

St George’s, University of London

St George’s, University of London is a medical school with over 250 years of history. It shares a site with St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, one of UK’s largest teaching hospitals. In addition to MBBS Medicine programmes, St George’s, University of London also offers allied health subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Radiography – which are all open to international students! Notable alumni include John Hunter (known as the father of modern surgery), Edward Jenner (creator of the first smallpox vaccine), as well as Patrick Vallance (Chief Scientific Adviser of the UK Government), etc.

Featured Programmes ^Abstract

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• MBBS Medicine
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MBBS Medicine (Graduate Entry) ^{Four-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

Bath Academy

Bath Academy is a small-scale sixth form college and language school in the historic city of Bath. There are about 85 students, the majority of which are local students from Bath and just 1/3 are international students! Sixth form Students in Bath Academy mainly study GCE A-level courses, with about 40% taking University Foundation programmes. The class of 2022 achieved an impressive A*-B rate of 73% in GCE A-levels, with the best performing students progressing to Durham University ^{(studying Archaeology, Mathematics)}, University of Leeds ^{(studying Dentistry)}, University of Bath ^{(studying Biology, Pharmacy)}, etc.

University of York

University of York enjoys worldwide recognition and is now ranked the 139^th globally (QS 2023) and the 17^th in the UK. With a strong focus on the humanities, social science and sciences, York is a research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, which symbolises the highest research and academic standard in the UK. Overall research quality was ranked within top 10 in the UK by the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021). Its English, Law, Politics, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Criminology, Archaeology & Forensic Science are ranked among UK’s top 15. In slightly over 50 years’ time since its establishment, alumni of University of York has became active players in British politics and include many notable people in areas such as literature, history, music, etc. Notable alumni from Asia include Yeung Sum (former LegCo member of Hong Kong) as well as Han Seung Soo (former Prime Minister of South Korea).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

The University of Law: A Special Advisory Session on Solicitor’s Training Routes ^{Is LPC or SQE better for existing law students?}

Event Detail

Dona Chung

Head of Student Recruitment & Marketing (Hong Kong), The University of Law

With the implementation of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in the 2021/22 academic year, the solicitor qualifying framework in the UK is replaced by a more examination-based regime. Graduates who would like to qualify as a solicitor will now need to pass the SQE, and obtain two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). Under the new system, requirements of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) are slightly relaxed, which can now include time spent on placement during a law degree, working as a paralegal and a few other circumstances.

In the initial years of the implementation of the SQE, a transitional arrangement is open to students who have started their law degrees (like LLB, GDL, etc) in September 2021 or before, under which the option of studying the Legal Practice Course (LPC) remains open to them!

In this special advisory session, the admissions representative from The University of Law will provide individual advices for existing law students, to help them pick the best training route.

University Profile: The University of Law

Founded in 1876, the University of Law has an excellent and unique reputation in professional legal training in the UK. In its early years, it was the lawyer training school of the Law Society of England and Wales, and later became the first private university that was granted degree-awarding power by the UK government! Today, the University of Law is one of the most established law schools in the UK and an education partner of the leading global law firms such as Clifford Chance and Linklaters, providing a bespoke master’s degree for Clifford Chance and Linklaters.

Key Postgraduate & Undergraduate Programmes (designed for the SQE framework)

With the implementation of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in the 2021/22 academic year, the solicitor qualifying framework in the UK is replaced by a more examination-based regime. Graduates who would like to qualify as a solicitor will now need to pass the SQE, and obtain two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE):

Under the new system, requirements of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) are sligtly relaxed, which can now include time spent on placement during a law degree, working as a paralegal and a few other circumstances. Such a change means that, for paralegals with some experience, upgrading themselves as a solicitor is now much less difficult. For prospective law students – especially those who might hesitate for the uncertainties of securing a Training Contract – a dead-end in their pursuit to become a lawyer has also become less likely!

Professional Exam Preparation Courses

In addition to year-long academic programmes, The University of Law also offers a range of professional exam preparation courses, to help students prepare for the SQE and the PCLL Conversion Examinations.

Postgraduate Programmes (designed for the old qualification framework)

In the initial years of the implementation of the SQE, a transitional arrangement is open to students who have started their law degrees in September 2021 or before, under which they are eligible for both new and existing training routes:

A Global Alumni Network: The Postgraduate Training Choice of Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London