Arden University BIRM: B155


Aston University BIRM: B90


Birmingham City University BIRM: A160


British & Irish Institute Of Modern Music BIRM: C270


At Arden, we believe everyone,


everywhere has the right to higher education. We’ve supported more than 50,000 students over 25 years and are the experts in fl exible UK degrees, masters and MBAs. We offer career-focused online ‘distance learning’ courses worldwide as well as ‘blended learning’ study, which combines online with on- campus learning at our study centres in London, Birmingham and Manchester. At Arden University, your learning


comes to you with 24/7, multi-device, multi-media learning materials and a leading-edge ‘virtual classroom’ study portal. You can complete your studies without putting your life on hold. We work in partnership with UCAS and many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies.


www.arden.ac.uk


Aston University is the place students go to get a career. The university is ranked second in


the UK by The Economist for boosting graduate earnings. Our graduates earn nearly £3,000 more than expected fi ve years after graduation. Renowned for its integrated placement years, students get positions with some of the world’s-biggest global brands such as Virgin, Microsoft, BMW and Google, and graduate with a solid one-year’s professional experience in their fi eld. The university is Gold-rated by the Teaching Excellance Framework (TEF) for its teaching quality. Teaching at Aston is proved to boost


your prospects, and many students cite the benefi ts of having teachers who are close to their industry. Aston students are happy too. The university is ranked in the top 10 universities for student experience by University Compare. Great things happen here and they could happen to you if you decide to join us.


www.aston.ac.uk


Birmingham City University combines innovative teaching and learning, sector-leading student support and effective partnerships with some of the country’s leading employers. Our commitment to developing


graduates with the skills and experience employers need means that 97 per cent of our students are in employment or further study, within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2016/17). The university focuses on practice-led and knowledge-based learning, providing you with access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. It has 50 professional accreditations and a well-established reputation for delivering in-company training and development programmes. Our teaching staff maintain their links with industry, ensuring you are given an insight into the latest thinking. We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience, with inspiring visiting lecturers and learning environments designed to replicate the workplaces you are aiming to enter.


www.bcu.ac.uk


Brunel University London BIRM: A30


Bucks New University BIRM: B165


LIV: B130


Cardiff Metropolitan University BIRM: B120


BIMM, The British and Irish Modern Music Institute, is proud to be the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in Europe. With over 6,500 students enrolled


across eight colleges in three countries, we are dedicated to helping talented young musicians prepare for a long and sustainable career in music. Our students collaborate with some


of the fi nest aspiring musicians and music industry professionals in the world, and are guided by a talented group of world-class tutors; every one of them still active in the contemporary music industry. BIMM students also benefi t from being connected to the largest alumni network in the music industry, with graduate success stories including James Bay, George Ezra, Tom Odell, Izzy Bizu and The Kooks. The secret to success is no secret. If


you want to make it in music, you’ve got to get connected. BIMM will connect you to a life in music.


www.bimm.co.uk


Cardiff University BIRM: B10


Brunel University London welcomes students from all over the world, to our lively and vibrant community. Our campus-based university


provides everything you need in one place, and our teaching is informed by internationally renowned research, delivered by experts and supported by some of the best facilities around. Many of Brunel’s innovative


university courses are accredited by professional institutions, which are recognised by employers, and offer membership or exemption towards further study. At Brunel, you’ll study and learn with


inspirational experts who are at the top of their fi eld and passionate about their subjects. Our courses and teaching have received high ratings in national assessments, as well as in the most recent university league tables and National Student Survey. We’ll start preparing you for your


future career as soon as you join us. Our Professional Development Centre will provide you with a complete programme of support, all designed to develop the transferable skills that are most valued by employers.


www.brunel.ac.uk


Bucks New University is a new


breed of university, focusing on degrees that are professional and practical. We offer high-quality, professionally-


driven university courses, in everything from art, design and creativity to business, or human performance and sport to pilot training. We’ve invested in the latest equipment, so when you graduate your knowledge and experience will be up to date. You’ll be studying in one of three locations, either in Buckinghamshire (High Wycombe or Aylesbury) or in Middlesex (Uxbridge). Frequent and fast train connections to London give you easy access to the capital from all campuses. You will also benefi t from the social life at Bucks, as we have one of the best rated student unions in the country. We offer a range of higher and


degree apprenticeships partnered with local companies, giving you an alternative to traditional university study, plus the chance to move your career forward and gain a professional skill – all while working and earning a salary.


www.bucks.ac.uk Spring 2019 WhatLive.co.uk 33 At Cardiff Metropolitan University,


we develop students into creative, skilful and sought-after graduates. Offering a wide range of subjects


across our fi ve academic schools: art and design; education and social policy; management; technologies; sport and health sciences. All of our courses are designed with your career in mind. Professional accreditations, work placements, sandwich years, the promotion of student entrepreneurship, visiting lecturers from business and industry, and opportunities to study aboard are all aimed at developing your professional and personal skills to ensure your career prospects are maximised upon graduation. This focus on employability and


graduate opportunities has ensured that over 95 per cent of our graduates enter employment or further study within six months of graduation.* *Destination of Leavers from Higher


Education 2016 www.cardiffmet.ac.uk


Established in 1883, Cardiff


University has an international reputation for academic excellence, and is Wales’ only Russell Group university. It was ranked in the top fi ve UK


universities for research quality and impact in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014). With a wide choice of degree programmes, as well as strong employment prospects upon completion of your degree, Cardiff University has a great deal to offer. Set in the city’s magnifi cent civic


centre, it is diffi cult to imagine a more attractive place to study. In fact, Times Higher Education ranked the university as one of the top 10 most beautiful universities in the UK. It combines all of the advantages of a compact, friendly and inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational facilities you would expect from a capital city. Cardiff was ranked the UK’s second most affordable university city by NatWest’s Student Living Index 2018.


www.cardiff.ac.uk


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