Seminars & Information Day

Queen Mary, University of London

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Ranked the 103^rd in the world (QS 2027) and the 35^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 12^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 2026). 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 law firms such as 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.

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Applied Artificial Intelligence
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
• BA (Hons) Comparative Literature
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
• BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene
• BA (Hons) English Literature & Linguistics
• LLB (Hons) Law
• LLB (Hons) Law in Practice ^{Four-year with Placement Year}
• MBBS (Hons) Medicine (Malta Campus) ^Five-year
• MBBS (Hons) Medicine ^Five-year
• MSc Aesthetic Medicine ^{Distance Learning}
• MSc Artificial Intelligence (Conversion) ^{One-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA)

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Led by a team of artists and designers educated at Royal College of Art (RCA) and University of the Arts London (UAL), London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) is dedicated to bringing the Project-based Learning model to Hong Kong. Letting students work in creative studios on their own projects under the personalized one-to-one guidance and with close interaction with tutors, LAPA helps students gradually establish their identity as artists and designers, develop their very own artistic styles and build confidence — qualities that meet the expectations of top art schools and the contemporary creative industries.

With 10 years of experience, more than 200 graduates from the Academy have successfully enrolled into University of the Arts London (UAL) — ranked the 2^nd best in the world for Art & Design for eight consecutive years! ^{(QS 2019-2026)}

Get Ready for UAL in Hong Kong: Full-Time Art & Design Foundation Course

The Full-time Art & Design Foundation Course is designed specifically for high school students aspiring to study in leading art schools, especially those want to just focus on Art & Design early! Upon completion of the Foundation, students can apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) or Art & Design degrees in other UK universities.

Under the project-based learning model, students develop their own creative projects under the guidance of LAPA tutors who are graduates of University of the Arts London (UAL). Through this process, they sharpen their techniques while cultivating their own creative habits and styles. Regular critiques from tutors and peers encourage continuous improvement and refinement:

• Project-based Learning – The Way The World’s Best Art Schools Teach!
• Create a Portfolio that Meets the Expectation from Top Art Schools
• Portfolio Advice from University of the Arts London’s Admissions Tutors
• Masterclasses by Visiting Lecturers

Throughout the Art & Design Foundation Course, students receive extensive training on creative techniques and aesthetic. These training include drawing techniques, visual communication, colour theories, 3D media and design (such as sculpture and installation art), as well as design thinking and contemporary art studies. This Foundation is suitable for students aimed at joining any creative art degrees:

Fine ArtFashion DesignJewellery DesignFashion CommunicationFashion StylingTextile DesignCostume DesignHair & Make-upArchitectureInterior Design3D / Product DesignGraphic DesignIllustrationAnimationInteractive MediaGames DesignPhotographyFilm & Moving Image

UAL offers received by the class of 2026:

• Camberwell College of Arts – BA (Hons) Fine Art: Sculpture
• Camberwell College of Arts – BA (Hons) Illustration
• Camberwell College of Arts – BA (Hons) Interior & Spatial Design
• Central Saint Martins – BA (Hons) Architecture
• Central Saint Martins – BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design
• Chelsea College of Arts – BA (Hons) Fine Art
• London College of Communication – BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction
• London College of Communication – BA (Hons) Graphic & Media Design
• London College of Communication – BA (Hons) Illustration & Visual Media
• London College of Communication – BA (Hons) Interaction Design
• London College of Fashion – BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear & Accessories
• London College of Fashion – BA (Hons) Fashion Jewellery
• London College of Fashion – BA (Hons) Fashion Styling & Production
• London College of Fashion – BA (Hons) Hair & Make-up for Fashion
• London College of Fashion – BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up & Prosthetics for Performance

University of the Arts London (UAL)

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In this information session, student and parents will meet with our UAL-specialist education consultants, so that we can know more about your education background, progress on preparing your Art & Design Portfolio, and your target programmes in University of the Arts London (UAL), before providing further advices on your applications.

Here are some of the things that we can advises on in the information session:

Applicable for 2026/27 Applicants:

• Clearing Places for 2026/27: There is very limited availability in some courses. Students can still submit a new application at this stage!
• Confirming and Accepting your UAL Offer(s)
• Halls of Residence

Applicable for 2027/28 Applicants:

• Art & Design Portfolio
• UCAS application and programme choices
• Personal Statement
• Study Proposal ^{(applicable to some postgraduate programmes)}
• Video Task ^{(applicable to some postgraduate programmes)}

Want to get better prepared for UAL? There are a few options for you in Hong Kong!

• Full-Time Foundation in Art & Design ^{100% of graduates received an offer from University of the Arts London in the past two cohorts! (2025, 2026)}
• Central Saint Martins (CSM) Portfolio Summer Course
• London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course
• One-to-One Private Classes

We’re the Only Authorized Recruitment Representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong

University Profile: University of the Arts London (UAL)

One of the world’s most famous and the largest art institution in Europe, for eight consecutive years University of the Arts London (UAL) are ranked the 2^nd best in the world for Art & Design by QS World University Rankings (2019-2026), enjoying a prestigious reputation and status in the Art & Design circle, comparable to what Oxford and Cambridge do in the academia!

With a long history of art education that can be traced as far back to 1854, University of the Arts London (UAL) adopted its current name and form as a university in 2003. Institutionally University of the Arts London (UAL) is made up of six colleges, each has its own characters and specialisms, but perhaps most widely heard of internationally for Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion:

• Camberwell College of Arts
• Central Saint Martins (CSM)
• Chelsea College of Arts
• London College of Communication (LCC)
• London College of Fashion (LCF)
• Wimbledon College of Arts

Apart from these sixth colleges, in recent years University of the Arts London (UAL) has further expanded into digital arts with its very own UAL Creative Computing Institute, while also running the UAL School of Pre-degree Studies that focuses on its Foundation in Art & Design courses and the UAL Fashion Textiles and Technology Institute, a graduate school for fashion. On academic research, it also has it own research and academic departments – the UAL Decolonising Arts Institute and AKO Storytelling Institute.

A Very Very Long List of Star Alumni: British Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, JW Anderson, Film Director Mike Leigh and More!

University of the Arts London (UAL) has educated generations of Britain’s world-famous artists, designers and filmmakers! They include star fashion designers like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, John Galliano, JW Anderson, as well as renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley, film director Mike Leigh and singer-songwriter Jarvis Cocker. In Hong Kong, notable UAL alumni include well established and budding fashion designers such as William Tang Tat Chi, Johanna Ho, Robert Wun, as well as movie star Barbara Yung Mei Ling.

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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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, Allied Health and Art & Design are the strongest. Allied Health subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Nursing and Optometry are all open to international students. Notable alumni include British artist Sir Richard Long, comedian Miranda Hart, as well as Chris Ford (former business director for animation software RenderMan at PIXAR) and Animator Christopher Sadler (director of Aardman Animations productions Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions and Shaun the Sheep) – both Graphic Design graduates!

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Animation
• BSc (Hons) Architecture ^{Accreditation: ARB、RIBA}
• BA (Hons) Architecture & Planning ^{Accreditation: ARB、RIBA、RTPI}
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
• BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy & Oncology
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate ^{Accreditation: RICS}
• BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
• BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science ^{(in collaboration with Bristol Zoo Project}
• MArch Architecture (2-Year) ^{Accreditation: ARB, RIBA}
• MSc Real Estate Management ^{Accreditation: RICS}
• MA Wildlife Filmmaking

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Coventry University

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Coventry University has been named “Modern University of the Year” by the Times in three consecutive years (2014-2016) and is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable post-1992 universities. The University offers programmes in as many as 39 academic disciplines, with Art & Design, Communication & Media, Physiotherapy and Radiography among the most popular subjects for Hong Kong students. While the teaching of practical and technical skills is a strong focus, Coventry University has shown significant improvement in research quality in the past few years. 70% of its academic researches were rated “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent” by REF 2021, with Architecture, Education, Linguistics and Communication & Media Studies being its strongest research areas.

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Automotive & Transport Design
• BSc (Hons) Aviation Management
• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
• MSci/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc (Hons) Dietetics
• BA (Hons) Digital Media
• BA (Hons) Media & Communications
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MSc Air Transport Management
• MSc Physiotherapy and Leadership (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Hertfordshire

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Located just north of London, University of Hertfordshire is a modern university granted full university status in 1992. It’s known for its New Media Arts, Aerospace Engineering, Physiotherapy, Radiography and other Allied Health subjects. In 2026/27 academic year, the University will open its own Medical School, which will be open to international students.

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 14^th best Creative Media & Entertainment School in the world by the Rookies (an international award for new creative talents), as well as the 32^nd best animation school in the world by Animation Career Review. 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

• BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation
• BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation & Modelling
• BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design
• BEng/MEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems Engineering with Pilot Studies
• BA (Hons) Character & Creative Effects
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging
• BSc (Hons) Dietetics
• BA (Hons) Digital Media & Communications
• BA (Hons) Model Design & Special Effects
• MOptom (Hons) Optometry ^Four-year
• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy ^Four-year
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography
• MSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging (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}

Subjects of strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Bangor University

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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 59^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 .

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

2026 Joint-University Recruitment Day

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When A-levels results are released on 13/8 (Thursday), many universities will release – for one last time – their remaining vacancies for the 2026/27 academic year! During this UCAS Clearing stage, students may be accepted with slightly lower grades, while some programmes may re-open to new applications. Do seize the opportunity to study the subject you love at a top university – Contact our education consultants to find out about the latest opportunities!

3 days in a row, over 50 universities will join us in our Joint-University Recruitment Day. Bring your HKDSE, A-levels or IB results for on-the-spot offers!

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!

The Most Comprehensive UK University Network in Hong Kong: The Official Agent of 90% of UK Universities!

In addition to universities attending the Joint-University Recruitment Day, students can also apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

University of Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield is one of the polytechnics that were granted university status after the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. With relatively lower entry requirement than the more traditional universities, the University also accepts sub-degree graduates of Hong Kong to final or 2^nd year of degree programmes. With the tradition of vocational training, teaching quality has always been a strong focus at University of Huddersfield. The University is recognized for having the highest proportion of professionally qualified teaching staff (2016-2020) and has been the UK’s leading university for the receipt of National Teaching Fellowships for the past ten years! Many of the health-related subjects in University of Huddersfield are open for international students, including Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, etc. The University is also known for Music and is ranked among the World’s Top 50 for Music (QS 2026) and have been among the Top 40 for Performing Arts for five consecutive years (QS 2019-2025).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Cardiff University

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Cardiff University is a historical and a Russell Group research-intensive university, which is now ranked the 179^th globally (QS 2026) and the 28^th in the UK. As a top Welsh university, Cardiff University is ranked within top 20 in the UK for 26 academic disciplines, in which many are within top 20 (including Architecture, Communication & Media Studies, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Radiography, Town Planning and more). Medical-related subjects are one of Cardiff’s strongest areas and its Optometry and Pharmacy are open to international students. Innovation has been and will remain the University’s focus in the future! In 2019, the University was ranked the 73^rd in Reuters’ rankings of the most innovative universities in Europe. The University also has two Nobel laureates on its staff in Biosciences and Chemistry.

Subjects strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

SOAS, University of London

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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 16^th, the 19^th and the 24^th in the world respectively (QS 2026), 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

• BA (Hons) East Asian Studies
• BSc (Hons) Economics
• BA (Hons) Global Development
• BA (Hons) International Relations
• BA (Hons) Korean
• BA (Hons) Languages & Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South & Southeast Asia)
• LLB (Hons) Law
• BA (Hons) Social Anthropology
• BA (Hons) World Philosophies
• MA Chinese Studies
• MA Comparative Literature & Intensive Language
• LLM Environmental Law & Sustainable Development
• MA Global Data Journalism
• MSc Global Energy & Climate Policy
• MA Investigative & Human Rights Journalism ^{Also available as a Distance Learning programme}
• MA Migration & Diaspora Studies
• MA Photojournalism & Global Justice ^{Also available as a Distance Learning programme}
• MSc Politics & International Relations
• MA Social Anthropology
• MA Translation & Intercultural Studies

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Perhaps most often associated with its reputation in creative arts, Goldsmiths, University of London has for years (2015-2024) been regarded as one of the world’s top 25 art & design schools (QS). Adding to its fame are its star alumni that include visual artist Damien Hirst, sculptor Antony Gormley, Oscar-winning film director Steve McQueen (Best Picture, 12 Years a Slave), rock band Blur and many more! A total of seven alumni have won the Turner Prize, a prestigious visual arts award in Britain. When she decided to return to school, Hong Kong’s multi-talented media personality Cheuk Wan-Chi also made Goldsmiths her choice of education.

With a diverse and exciting course portfolio in Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Creative Media, Goldsmiths also offers many options in Social Sciences and the Humanities (such as Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, etc). Students with a passion to develop a career in art galleries and museums would likely find the Curating programmes in Goldsmiths an excellent option, which is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, while enthusiasts in the new media and creative technology should look at programmes in Digital Arts, Creative Computing and Game Design.

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Entrepreneurship)
• BSc (Hons) Creative Computing
• BA (Hons) Design
• BSc (Hons) Digital Arts Computing
• BSc (Hons) Games Development
• BMus (Hons) Popular Music
• MFA Computational Arts
• MA/MSc Digital Journalism
• MA MA Games & Playful Design
• MA/MSc Virtual & Augmented Reality

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

University of Brighton

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The seaside resort Brighton in the South of England is now more than a famous tourist destination, but also an important cluster of the creative industries near London. The University of Brighton has long enjoyed a reputation in Art and Design – best-known for its Architecture, Graphic Design and Fashion Design – and has been constantly regarded as one of the top 50 fashion schools in the world by popular fashion website Fashionista. In Allied Health subjects, University of Brighton offers Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Podiatry. For applied sciences like Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, there is a “guaranteed” interview scheme for Medicine where students are guaranteed an interview with Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) upon fulfilling certain criteria in their undergraduate studies.

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) 3D Design & Craft
• BA (Hons) Animation
• BA (Hons) Architecture
• BSc (Hons) Biological Science ^{Guaranteed interview with Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for eligible students}
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science ^{Accreditation: IBMS, Guaranteed interview with Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for eligible students}
• BA (Hons) Content Creation
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BA (Hons) Fashion Communication with Business Studies
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Business Studies
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Illustration
• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy ^{Guaranteed interview with Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for eligible students}
• BA (Hons) Photography
• MArch Architecture
• 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}
• MSc Podiatry (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Pathway Programmes: Bristol (10), Birmingham (16), Liverpool (18), York (20), Glasgow (22), Nottingham (30), etc

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Study a pathway programme provided by Kaplan in collaboration with many top universities in the UK – If you didn’t make the grades for direct entry into Undergraduate Year One and Postgraduate programmes, these International Year One, University Foundation Courses and Pre Master’s will help you bridge that gap!

• Guaranteed Progression: The majority of these pathway programmes come with a “Guaranteed Progression”. This means that students will be guaranteed a place in their target programme as long as their meet the internal progression requirements – you won’t be competing for places with external applicants!
• Progression Options: Nowadays there are fewer subjects that don’t come with a pathway option than those that do! These highly diverse progression degrees include Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Computer Sciences, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Engineering and many more, allowing students to study a subject they’re truly passionate about.
• Study Location: Most pathway programmes are taught at a dedicated teaching centre within university campus, where students have access to campus facilities and are free to join clubs and societies within the university. Some International Year One programmes even arrange students to study alongside undergraduate year one students in some modules!

University of Bristol^#10

Ranked the 57^th globally (QS 2027) and the 10^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 26 academic disciplines. Highly popular courses include 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 Birmingham^#16

University of Birmingham is a historical and research-intensive university, which is now ranked the 68^th globally (QS 2027) and the 22^nd 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 22 academic disciplines, including Hospitality & Tourism, Philosophy, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Economics, Sports Science and many more! Its alumni and staff include 11 Nobel laureates, as well as Geoffrey Ma, the former Hong Kong Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal.

University of Liverpool^#18

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 139^th in the world (QS 2027), the 23^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! Notable alumni include nine Nobel laureates, Tung Chin Wah (former Chief Executive of Hong Kong) and Anson Chan (former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong).

Established in 1894, Liverpool Law School is one of the oldest law schools in the UK! Benefiting from the reputation as a Russell Group university, University of Liverpool is a very popular destination for law students, where students are taught by world leaders in law and legal practice. Liverpool Law School has the biggest law clinic in the UK and directly employs eight solicitors to run this on-site legal practice in partnership with students. More than 300 undergraduate law students every year volunteer and study in the law clinic, giving hands-on advice and support to real-life clients and addressing their legal issues. There are plenty of placement opportunities and a unique professional mentoring scheme through which students can choose to be mentored by a practicing barrister, judge or solicitor. International students have a strong track record of achieving high quality law degrees at Liverpool Law School, with over 90% of the school’s most recently graduated international students achieving a 2.1 or 1^st class degree!

University of York^#20

University of York enjoys worldwide recognition and is now ranked the 158^th globally (QS 2027) and the 20^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, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Criminology, Archaeology & Forensic Science are ranked among UK’s top 20. 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 Glasgow^#22

Ranked the 80^th globally (QS 2027) and the 22^nd in the UK, University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world with over 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 27 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 member of LegCo).

University of Nottingham^#30

Ranked the 97^th globally (QS 2027) and the 30^th in the UK, University of Nottingham is a Russell Group university that has enjoyed a global reputation as one of the QS World’s Top 100 universities. The University is also ranked within top 100 for Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Psychology, Education and Mechanical Engineering (QS 2026). Within the UK, University of Nottingham has been for many years one of the top 3 universities most targeted by UK’s top employers, while it’s the top university for graduate careers for four consecutive years (2018/19-2021/22)! Notable alumni include two Nobel prize laureates, as well as leaders in business, public services and the medical professions such as Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Director-General of the World Health Organization), Theresa Tam (Chief Public Health Officer of Canada), Paul Lam (Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong), as well as CEOs past and present of many transnational corporations like Rolls-Royce, GSK, 21^st Century Fox, Volkswagen, etc.

University of Nottingham teaches 50 academic disciplines, among which 28 are ranked among top 15 in the UK – including Architecture, Building & Surveying, Economics, Sports Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Particularly popular among Hong Kong students are Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Business Management and Law.

Pathway Programmes: Loughborough (12), Southampton (17), Aston, Birmingham (41), etc

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Study a pathway programme provided by OnCampus in collaboration with University of London and a few other top universities in the UK – If you didn’t make the grades for direct entry into Undergraduate Year One and Postgraduate programmes, these International Year One, University Foundation Courses and Pre Master’s will help you bridge that gap!

• Guaranteed Progression: The majority of these pathway programmes come with a “Guaranteed Progression”. This means that students will be guaranteed a place in their target programme as long as their meet the internal progression requirements – you won’t be competing for places with external applicants!
• Progression Options: Nowadays there are fewer subjects that don’t come with a pathway option than those that do! These highly diverse progression degrees include Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Sports Science, Engineering and many more, allowing students to study a subject they’re truly passionate about.
• Study Location: Most pathway programmes are taught at a dedicated teaching centre within university campus, where students have access to campus facilities and are free to join clubs and societies within the university. Some International Year One programmes even arrange students to study alongside undergraduate year one students in some modules!

Loughborough University^#12

Ranked the 203^rd globally (QS 2027) and the 12^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 2017-2026). The University would have ranked within the top 25 in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, 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^#17

Ranked the 111^th in the world (QS 2027) and the 19^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 21 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.

Aston University, Birmingham^#41

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 70% of students at Aston University are doing a year-long work placement as part of their undergraduate degrees!

Widely recognized for its efforts in improving graduate employability and its teaching quality, Aston University is named University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment by Sunday Times in 2024 and awarded the highest “Gold” rating in the UK government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).

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 (2025). Its MBA is also rated as the top 100 MBA programmes in the world by the Economist (2021).

University of Hull^#60

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 Physiotherapy, Nursing and Social Work are ranked the 5^th, the 7^th and the 14^th in the UK respectively – both of which now accept applications from international students!

University of Lancashire^#93

University of Lancashire is a university in the Lancashire city of Preston, in the northwest of England, which is about an hour away from Manchester and Liverpool. The university is a powerhouse for Medicine and other Allied Health programmes. Options include Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, as well as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, etc – and these are all open to international students! Unlike other medical schools, the MBBS in University of Lancashire is a 5-year programme specially designed for international students, while British students are subject to limited quotas. Students on the MBBS prorgammes will have placement opportunities in hospitals and clinics under the NHS.

Apart from Medicine and Allied Health, University of Lancashire also offers a few other unique and highly noteworthy programmes, including Fire Safety and Aviation & Pilot Training. Co-delivered by L3Harris Airline Academy London, students on the BSc (Hons) Aviation – Pilot Programme will spend part of their courses in the training base in Gatwick Airport and graduate with an airline transport pilot license (ATPL), which will qualify students to apply to commercial airlines as a pilot (subject to fulfilling flying experience and other professional requirements).

OnCampus London: University of London International Foundation Programme

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!

Middlesex University

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Middlesex University is strong in creative disciplines such as Media, Fashion and Performing Arts. Fashion is a particularly strong area of the University, where graduates can go as far as winning major awards in London Fashion Week, reflecting the successful training that matches the requirement of the industry. Notable alumni include world-renowned fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, actress Helen Mirren and musician Goldfrapp and Roger Glover, as well as Hong Kong artist b.wing!

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Middlesex University also provides foundation programmes in the form of a Foundation Year. Designed for students whose grades fall slightly short of the requirements of undergraduate year one, a Foundation Year is an additional year attached to a standard 3-year undergraduate degree ^{(students will be issued a visa that covers the whole 4-year period)}. Compared with a broad-learning University Foundation Course, in the Foundation Year students will focus on modules directly relevant to their disciplines and enjoy higher certainty in progression. Middlesex University currently offers the Foundation Year in areas such as Art & Design (including Fashion Design, Media, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, etc), Communication & Media, Business, Biological Sciences, Computer Sciences, Law, Sport Sciences and more!

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (4-Year) ^{Accreditation: HCPC、IBMS}
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Illustration
• BSc (Hons) Information Systems (Top-up) ^{Distance Learning}
• BA (Hons) Interior Architecture
• BA (Hons) Interior Design
• BA (Hons) Music
• BA (Hons) Professional Arts Practice (Top-up) ^{Distance Learning}
• BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top-up)

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Falmouth University

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Falmouth University is a specialist university for visual arts and performing arts, located in the picturesque coastal town of Falmouth and Penryn in the South West of England. Its diverse course portfolio includes many unique programmes, such as the MA Feature Filmmaking, in which a cohort of students will collaborate to make a feature film funded and distributed by independent film studio Action Xtreme. In the Academy of Music & Theatre Arts (AMATA), students will have the option of Dance & Choreography, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre Arts, as well as an industry-focused Music degree that in recent years has lined up many high-profile guest speakers such as Ed O’Brien (guitarist of Radiohead), Adrian Utley (Portishead), president of Island Records and many more.

Notable alumni include Tacita Dean CBE (British visual artist), Neil Harbisson (New media/cyborg artist), Hugh Pym (Seasoned BBC journalist), as well as Hong Kong wildlife photographer Daphne Wong. Apart from these, a number of art and drama teachers in international schools like German Swiss International School and KGV are also graduates of Falmouth University too!

Institute of Photography: Fine Art Photography, Commercial Photography, Documentary & Editorial Photography, Marine & Natural History Photography

As the largest Photography department in the UK, the Institute of Photography in Falmouth University is equipped with some of the best university facilities for photography in Europe! Its diverse course options include Fine Art Photography, Commercial Photography, Fashion Photography, Press & Editorial Photography, as well as the unique Marine & Natural History Photography. With links with BBC Natural History Unit and National Geographic, the BA (Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography is a superb option for student photographers who have a strong passion for the nature! Graduates from the course include a Hong Kong natural history photographer Daphne Wong, who not only had her work featured in the BBC Wildlife magazine, but also went on to produce the Biodiversity in Hong Kong series for RTHK.

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Animation
• BA (Hons) Film
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA (Hons) Game Animation
• BA (Hons) Illustration ^{Also available as a two-year distance learning programme}
• BA (Hons) Photography ^{Also available as a two-year distance learning programme}
• BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
• BA (Hons) Documentary & Editorial Photography
• BA (Hons) Fashion Photography
• BA (Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography
• BA (Hons) Post Production & Visual Effects
• BA (Hons) Sound Design
• BA (Hons) Television & Film Production
• BA (Hons) Theatre & Performance
• BA (Hons) Dance & Choreography
• BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
• BA (Hons) Technical Theatre Arts
• MA Film & Television ^{Also available as a two-year distance learning programme}
• MA Prosthetic Effects
• MA Feature Filmmaking ^{A collaboration with UK production studio Action Xtreme, in which students will work together to make a feature film in the action genre, funded and distributed by Action Xtreme!}

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University of Northampton

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University of Northampton is a university in the Midland town of Northampton, which is roughly an hour away from London and Birmingham by train. The Allied Health department of the University was founded back in 1941 by St Andrew’s Hospital, at the time the third school of occupational therapy in the UK. Today medical related programmes remain the largest subject cluster in University of Northampton, with programmes in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Counselling, etc. Not only that, the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme in University of Northampton is also the designated Podiatry programme for Hong Kong Hospital Authority’s Training Sponsorship Scheme. The University runs its own Podiatry Clinic on the site of Northampton General Hospital, providing students with the real-world practical experience they need. Final year students may also have the opportunities to take part in events such as the London Marathon, providing podiatric care to participants.

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Children and Young People’s Nursing
• BA (Hons) Criminal & Corporate Investigation
• BA (Hons) Hair, Make-Up & Prosthetics for Stage & Screen
• BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Podiatry ^{Designated Programme for Hospital Authority’s Training Sponsorship Scheme}
• BSc (Hons) Psychology (Counselling)
• 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}

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Northumbria University

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Located in the city of Newcastle, Northumbria University is one of the universities that are more willing to accept sub-degree graduates into Year 2 and Year 3 of undergraduate degrees. The University is particularly strong in Architecture and Design. Many of Northumbria’s alumni hold senior and top positions in the creative and cultural industries, including Jonathan Ive (Chief Design Officer at Apple – the principal designer of iMac, iPad and iPhone), Jamie Roberts (Creative Director at Apple), designer Jason M. Holland (Creative Director of multimedia advertising agency THE CRM Agency) and many more! Among its vast portfolio of design programmes, Graphics Design, Design for Industry/Industrial Design and Interior Design are especially worth the attention of design students. New courses in recent years include Artificial Intelligence and Games Computing, while its master’s programmes in Cyber Security run in its London campus are fully-certified by GCHQ in 2022, further strengthening the University’s reputation in technology and security.

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (4-Year)
• BA (Hons) Architecture
• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
• BA (Hons) Design for Industry
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BA (Hons) Product Design
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate
• MArch Architecture
• MSc Cyber Security (with Advanced Practice)
• 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}

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University of Plymouth

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Situated near the coast of South West England, University of Plymouth was originally founded in 1862 as the School of Navigation. Benefiting from its geographical advantages and unique heritage, the University enjoys a renowned reputation in Ocean Science and its related disciplines. Apart from that, Building & Surveying is another key strength of the University, alongside its noteworthy programmes in Medical and Health Science, as well as Psychology.

As the largest training provider for healthcare professionals in the southwest of England, University of Plymouth is one of the few Modern Universities that provide training across Medicine, Dentistry, and Allied Health professions like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Dietetics and more. It’s also opening its Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) programmes to international students from the 2026/27 academic year – one of the very few universities in the UK that currently do so!

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc (Hons) Dietetics
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration & Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Science
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Science & Marine Conservation
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Podiatry
• BSc (Hons) Psychology ^{Accreditation: BPS}
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• MSc Sustainable Environmental Management
• MSc Global Sustainability
• MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) ^{Accreditation: BPS}
• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MA Social Work (Pre-Registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}

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University of Exeter

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Ranked the 136^th globally (QS 2027) and the 14^th in the UK, University of Exeter is top 15 in as many as 21 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 15^th for Business Studies, the 18^th for Economics and the 19^th for Accounting & Finance. 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!

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
• BA (Hons) Business & Management
• BSc (Hons) Economics
• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
• BSc (Hons) Exercise & Sport Science
• BA/BSc (Hons) Geography
• LLB (Hons) Law
• LLB (Hons) Law & Juris Doctor (JD) with Chinese University of Hong Kong ^Four-year
• BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
• BSc (Hons) Psychology ^{Accreditation: BPS}
• MSc Finance
• MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) ^{Accreditation: BPS}

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University of Sussex

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Ranked the 273^rd globally (QS 2027) and the 45^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 2017-26). Cultural Studies, Animal Science, History of Art, Anthropology, Education, Computer Science, Media & Communication and Sociology 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, as well as CHEUNG Kam Ching (Emeritus Professor for Philosophy in Chinese University of Hong Kong).

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Anthropology
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science ^{with Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Brighton & Sussex Medical School}
• BA (Hons) Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
• BSc (Hons) Computing for Digital Media and Games
• BA (Hons) Creative Industries
• BA (Hons) Geography and Anthropology
• BSc (Hons) Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
• BA (Hons) International Development
• BA (Hons) International Relations
• LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
• BA (Hons) Media & Journalism
• BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
• BSc (Hons) Physics with Data Science
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Approaches ^{Accreditation: BPS}
• BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics
• MPhys Physics (Quantum Technology)

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Kings Colleges (Bournemouth, Brighton & Oxford)

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Kings Education is an independent sixth form college with campuses in London, Bournemouth, Brighton and Oxford. Kings specializes in educating senior form students (from F.4 on), providing options such as the traditional British curriculum of GCSE and A-levels, Degree Pathways (University Foundation), as well as the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design for creative students!

• Kings College Bournemouth
• Kings College Brighton
• Kings College Oxford

With over 65 years of experience, each campus of Kings Education now teaches about 300 students. The personalized approach to education is delivered through small class teaching, with an average of 4-10 per class in GCE A-levels. As such, the University Foundation programmes in Kings also come in two tiers with different curriculums and progression routes. These include the Degree Pathways that offer “guaranteed progression” to year one of an undergraduate degree in University of Bristol. Students studying GCE A-levels and the Degree Pathways at Kings Education will receive a conditional offer from University of Bristol before the start of their courses. This means that progression to year one of an undergraduate degree in the university will be guaranteed, if students get enough grades in GCE A-levels or internal assessment of the Degree Pathways.

Recent Progression to Architecture

Newcastle University

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Ranked the 149^th globally (QS 2027), the 34^th in the UK and a member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is ranked within top 20 for 22 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, 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 21 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.

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Architecture
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Earth Science
• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA/BSc (Hons) Geography
• BA (Hons) Journalism, Media & Culture
• LLB (Hons) Law
• MBBS (Hons) Medicine & Surgery ^Five-year
• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy ^Four-year
• BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy
• BA (Hons) Urban Planning
• MArch Architecture ^Two-year
• MSc Computer Science (Conversion) ^{One-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MSc Sustainability Management

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University of Reading

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University of Reading is ranked the 196^th globally (QS 2027) and the 33^rd in the UK. Its business school (Hanley Business School) comes 37^th in the European Business School Ranking (FT 2025). 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

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Business – The Flying Start Degree Programme ^{(in collaboration with PwC)}
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
• 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
• MSc Climate Change & Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Dietetics ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines New in 2025/26}

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University of Reading is currently one of the very few UK universities that still operate its own University Foundation programmes in-house. Established over 40 years ago, the Foundation programmes are taught by tutors from University of Reading, ensuring a seamless academic experience that closely mirrors undergraduate study.

Students on the University Foundation programmes will be based at the Whiteknights Campus, located near the city centre of Reading. Just like undergraduate students, they will have full access to campus facilities including the university library, study space, sports amenities and many more. They will also be eligible to join the Students’ Union, clubs and societies, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in university life. And for accommodation, the University guarantees that all Foundation students will be offered a place in university-managed halls of residence ^{(subject to confirming their place by a deadline)}. This assurance helps ease the transition into university life, especially helpful during the first year of overseas study!

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University of Glasgow

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Ranked the 80^th globally (QS 2027) and the 22^nd in the UK, University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world with over 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 27 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 member of LegCo).

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Central Film School

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Central Film School is a budding film school in Brixton, London (Zone 2). It essentially only focuses on Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Acting and Virtual Production & VFX, offering in each area a two-year undergraduate and an one-year postgraduate course. Central Film School has made it a policy to only hire working practitioners from the industries as tutors. Many of them are filmmakers and have worked in BBC productions in the past. Established 15 years ago in 2008, Central Film School has seen graduates embark on encouraging career journeys, with Kim Strobl winning a BAFTA Cymru award for best short film and Hildegard Ryan directing the BBC drama series Overshadowed. Other graduates are widely employed in the industries, with involvements in mega-productions such as Star Wars: Rogue One, Ready Player One and more!

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Acting for Screen ^Two-year
• BA (Hons) Post-Production & VFX ^Two-year
• BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking ^Two-year
• BA (Hons) Screenwriting ^Two-year
• MA Filmmaking
• MA Screenwriting
• MA Virtual Production

Manchester School of Architecture

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The Manchester School of Architecture (jointly administered by Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) and University of Manchester) is a world-famous architecture school with star alumni such as prolific architect Norman Foster, as well as Roland Paoletti, chief architect who oversaw the early construction of Hong Kong’s MTR network. Manchester School of Architecture has been named one of the top 10 architecture schools in the world for many times by QS World University Ranking (2017-2020, 2022-2026).

Featured Programmes

• BA (Hons) Architecture
• MArch Architecture ^Two-year
• MA Architecture & Adaptive Reuse
• MA Architecture & Urbanism
• MLA Landscape Architecture – Architects’ Conversion Route: Part 1&2 ^{1.5-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for Architecture graduates}
• MLA Landscape Architecture – Conversion Route: Part 1&2 ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MLA Landscape Architecture: Part 2 ^One-year

Manchester Metropolitan University

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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.

Featured Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Manchester City Community Football Coaching ^{(in collaboration with Manchester City’s Foundation)}
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Psychology ^{Accreditation: BPS}
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling & Psychotherapy ^{Accreditation: BPS}
• BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Youth Leadership ^{(in collaboration with Manchester United Foundation)}
• MSc Dietetics (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}
• MSc Psychology (Conversion) ^{One-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines. Accreditation: BPS}
• MSc Speech & Language Therapy (Pre-registration) ^{Two-year Postgraduate (Conversion), suitable for graduates from other disciplines}
• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology ^{Accreditation: BPS}

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University of Leicester

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Ranked the 192^nd globally (THE 2026) and the 28^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!

Featured Programmes

• BEng/MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
• BA/BSc (Hons) Archaeology
• BSc (Hons) Criminology
• BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BA (Hons) Film Studies
• BSc (Hons) Geology
• BSc (Hons) Geology with Palaeontology
• BA (Hons) Journalism
• BA (Hons) Media & Communication
• MOptom (Hons) Optometry ^Four-year
• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy ^Four-year
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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University of Surrey

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Ranked the 246^th globally (QS 2027) and the 31^st in the UK, University of Surrey is a leading educator in Hospitality & Tourism, Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, as well as Music and Drama. Following the new veterinary school opened in 2014/15, the University will introduce a new Graduate-Entry Medicine programme in 2024/25, where the majority of quotas will be reserved for international students. Ranked the 18^th in the world for Hospitality & Tourism (QS 2026), University of Surrey offers standalone degrees in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management and Events Management, as well as a MSc Air Transport Management in postgraduate level.

Featured Programmes

• BSc/MSci (Hons) Biomedical Science ^{Accreditation: IBMS}
• BSc (Hons) Environment & Sustainability
• BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition
• BSc (Hons) International Airline & Airport Management
• BSc (Hons) International Event Management
• BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
• BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management
• BSc (Hons) Music & Sound Recording (Tonmeister®)
• BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
• BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics
• BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science
• MSc Air Transport Management
• MSc Sustainable Development

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University of Essex

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As one of the best in Social Sciences, University of Essex is ranked the 44^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.