The government's cap on university numbers has been lifted, making it possible for the larger institutes to become even bigger, and some might argue, more impersonal.

Contrary to this, Somerset College remains determined to offer a personal university experience with student nurture at its heart. With a subject as individual and diverse as Fashion, this ‘personal touch’ is even more important – at Somerset College, we treat you as an individual and our job is to nurture and grow your creative talent.

The government's cap on university numbers has been lifted, making it possible for the larger institutes to become even bigger, and some might argue, more impersonal.

Contrary to this, Somerset College remains determined to offer a personal university experience with student nurture at its heart. With a subject as individual and diverse as Media Make-Up, this ‘personal touch’ is even more important – at Somerset College, we treat you as an individual and our job is to nurture and grow your creative talent.

In line with Somerset College’s heritage, and commitment to excelling in the field of Art & Design, £12 million has recently been invested in the full refurbishment of our iconic Art & Design building.

The Arts House at Somerset College is due to open for the 2016/17 academic year and will provide our undergraduate students with the perfect environment in which to harness their creative talents, and fulfil their potential.

The days of free university-level education are long gone. Yet the UK population is still encouraged to work for a degree wherever possible – making it important to consider the financial implications of further study.

There are now more than 150 universities and Higher Education (HE) providers across the UK, and each offers a wide range of degree courses. As a result, it can be difficult to decide the best option for you.

With this in mind, Somerset College has created this guide to help you find the right university and degree course for your interests, experience and priorities.

Since the government changed the rules regarding University tuition fees, the awareness of the cost of studying a degree has become more prominent.

However, with graduates set to earn £168,000 (males) and £252,000 (females) more over their lifetime than those without degrees, it seems that university fees are a worthwhile investment.

With this in mind, we have highlighted the potential cost of studying a degree, along with the expected return on investment to help you make an informed decision. 

In 2014 alone, large employers such as Google, British Airways, John Lewis, the Police and the Civil Service employed over 18,000 graduates. This represents an increase of 8.7% on the 2012 figures, and highlights that more and more graduate opportunities are becoming available.

This in turn, signifies the importance of educational establishments fostering strong links with industry sectors – something that Somerset College has always prided itself on.

The government's cap on university numbers has been lifted, making it possible for the larger institutes to become even bigger, and some might argue, more impersonal. 

Despite this, Somerset College remains determined to offer a personal university experience with student nurture at its heart.

Good news! You’ve decided to study for a degree. But it can be difficult to work out the best place to go, and the application process itself is often pretty daunting. It’s a long road that starts a year in advance and can involve several members of your family. So, let’s consider what happens, one step at a time.

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