Brampton College Competitors

Queen Mary University of London is a world-leading research-intensive university with over 32,000 students representing more than 170 nationalities. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, we work across the humanities and social sciences, medicine and dentistry, and science and engineering, with inspirational teaching directly informed by our research. In the most recent exercise that rated research in the UK, we were ranked 7th in the country for the proportion of research outputs that were world-leading or internationally excellent. We offer more than 240 degree programmes and our reputation for excellent teaching was rewarded with a silver in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awards. Queen Mary’s history dates back to 1785, with the foundation of the London Hospital Medical College. Our history also encompasses the establishment of the People’s Palace in 1887, which brought accessible education, culture and recreation to the East End of London. We also have roots in Westfield College, one of the first colleges to provide higher education to women.

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We were founded by entrepreneurs and industrialists in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design and we continue to have strong links with the public and private sector, providing job-ready graduates with the skills and creative thinking to improve their communities. With a proud tradition of innovative teaching and learning, Coventry University has world-class campus facilities, the UK’s first standalone 5G network and a digital community of learning. Our students are part of a global network that has 50,000 learners studying Coventry University degrees in more than 40 different countries and partnerships with 150 higher education providers worldwide. We have greatly increased our research capacity and ability with a focus on impactful research, delivered for and with partners, to address real-world challenges and support business and communities to develop and grow. Over two centuries, we have flourished in Coventry and Coventry University Group now also delivers access to our range of high-quality services and partnerships through bases in London, Scarborough, Belgium, Poland, Egypt, Dubai, Singapore and Africa. In recent years, we have won many awards and vastly improved our rankings in the league tables that matter to students. We were ranked top 30 in the world for the ratio of our international students in the QS World University Rankings 2022, were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021, and were named Joint first Modern University for Careers Prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2022

At London College of Communication, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), we work across 3 Schools of Design, Media and Screen to evolve our disciplines and discover new practices in creative communications. • Our graduate network spans across the creative industries and beyond. The Graduate Residency Programme provides rapid incubation support which enables recent alumni to develop innovative projects with impact. • Our Industry Mentoring Scheme matches students with experienced professionals and graduates who can help to kick-start their careers, while our Talent Works initiative builds their skills through paid placements with local groups and charities. • Our Business and Innovation team connect students to industry through live briefs and bespoke partnerships with organisations such as Southwark Council, Penguin Random House and the Science Museum. • Our academics work with start-ups and SMEs through funded collaborations which offer support including the development of business solutions using immersive tech, or the building of digital knowledge and capacity.