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Philosophy: Far more than a witty remark

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:00:20 GMT

“Philosophy,” wrote Oscar Wilde in The Picture of Dorian Gray, “teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others.” Those people who think there’s a little more to it than that will be encouraged to learn there are plenty of undergraduate courses available at universities throughout the UK to help them investigate.

Far more than a witty remark

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:00:20 GMT

The UK is crying out for technology and science graduates

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:50:21 GMT

According to the recent Engineering UK 2012 report the UK is going to need a few more workers with skills in science, engineering and technology over the next five to 10 years. Some two million more, in fact, based on estimates from industry skills councils, which suggests now might be a good time to consider enrolling for a science, engineering or technology (SET) degree.

New College of the Humanities

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:56:52 GMT

New College of the Humanities

With tuition fees rocketing, what are universities doing about access?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:07:07 GMT

Fair access to university is a hot topic. With the changes to tuition fees and the axing of AimHigher, universities are more responsible than ever before for ensuring that students from poorer backgrounds are represented in their intakes.

How can we help get students from poorer backgrounds into university?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:04:24 GMT

My experience working for The Access Project, a charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds win places at university, has convinced me that when it comes to widening participation, the focal point should always be grades.

A-Z of degrees: Your options explained

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:27:40 GMT

A-Z of universities and colleges

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:16:13 GMT

Medical Sciences

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:26:07 GMT

Social Work

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:41:49 GMT

Spanish

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:04:09 GMT

Theology and Religious Studies

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:21:27 GMT

Philosophy

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:55:54 GMT

Psychology

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:34:43 GMT

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:52:14 GMT

African Studies

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:30:51 GMT

Sport Science

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:58:36 GMT

Sociology

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:49:36 GMT

Politics and International Studies

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:01:10 GMT

Podiatry

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:24:57 GMT

Physiotherapy

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:13:31 GMT

Physics

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:29:57 GMT

Osteopathy

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:48:25 GMT

Optometry

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:05:09 GMT

Nursing

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:50:01 GMT