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Further education college versus university: how do degree studies differ?

You don’t have to head to a traditional campus uni to study for a degree these days – many universities now run franchise-style undergraduate courses in further education (FE) colleges, too.

Further education college versus university: how do degree studies differ?

By Gill Sharp (Careers Adviser) | 26 March 2025 | 4 minutes read