Partnerships and Accreditations

Birmingham City University is dedicated to transforming the prospects of its learners, inspiring them to become makers and doers. It is an integral part of the city in which it is based, with its courses shaped by the needs of industry and partnerships with some of the country’s leading employers. Around 25,800 students study across four academic faculties, covering a wide range of subjects from art to engineering. The University is currently investing £340 million in its estate, including a major expansion of its City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.  Visit Website

In the heart of England – the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution – we are proud to be building on our region’s heritage of innovation with industry-relevant expert teaching and applied research.

We offer further and higher education in a wide choice of subject areas in Derby, Buxton, Chesterfield and Leek. Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework, our academic strength is backed up by practical experience to ensure our students are ready for a successful career. With more than £200 million invested in the last ten years, we offer some of the best university facilities in the UK. These include our STEM Centre, Forensic Training Facility and NHS-standard hospital ward.

As Derbyshire’s only university we use our academic expertise, research and innovation to foster talent and promote links with businesses regionally, nationally and globally. In addition to traditional degree routes, our apprenticeships, continuing professional development, knowledge transfer and sector-leading online courses create opportunities for individuals, employers and communities to develop and flourish.  Visit Website

The University of Wolverhampton’s roots date back to the 19th century, with the Wolverhampton Mechanics Institutes and School of Art. The University has built upon these early foundations and continues to invest in its students, staff, alumni, and in the local and international community.

Over 22,000 students study a broad range of subjects at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level, many of which are accredited by prestigious professional bodies.

The University’s innovative and excellent teaching takes place at three main campuses in the Midlands, as well as across national and global partner colleges and institutions. It has been awarded a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver award, was commended by the Quality Assurance Agency, and is noted for providing world-class research.  Visit Website

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community, located in a beautiful city just outside Birmingham. The University is, for the second year running, a finalist for University of the Year in both the 2020 Times Higher Education Awards and the 2020 UK Social Mobility Awards. Worcester was named Sustainability Institution of the Year in the 2019 Green Gown Awards and Highly Commended in the International round of the awards hosted by the United Nations.

The University has been ranked in the top 3 in the UK for Quality Education in both 2019 and 2020 in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings, which assess how universities globally are meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In 2020, the University was ranked No.1 in the UK for Gender Equality for the second year running. In the 2020 National Student Survey, more than 85% of Worcester final year students said they were satisfied overall, above the national average of 82.3% and putting the University as one of the top scoring universities in the Midlands.  Visit Website