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Education partnerships

Discover our range of partnerships with universities, further and higher education sectors, sixth form colleges and businesses

We collaborate closely with universities, the higher and further education sector, sixth form colleges, businesses and other educational establishments in the UK and worldwide. This is an essential part of our delivering our strategy and vision.

Collaborative partner institutions deliver approved courses and research programmes, enabling students to gain a 1024ºË¹¤³§ award in line with the and the . 

We place a huge value on collaborating with partners, fostering links and developing career-enhancing opportunities for both students and academics.

The many benefits of partnerships include increasing the number of progression routes for students, raising the profile of both University and partner, enriching the student experience by encouraging a global mindset, and fostering a sense of community.

We have been working collaboratively since 1992 and welcome proposals from the UK and internationally to extend our range of partnerships.

We operate a number of different partnerships, but the main types are:

Collaborative courses

Where a 1024ºË¹¤³§ course is delivered with a partner organisation.

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Articulation partnerships

Where students begin a course at their own university before transferring to continue their studies here in 1024ºË¹¤³§.

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Student exchange partnerships

Where 1024ºË¹¤³§ students study abroad at partner institutions and we receive students from our partners.

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Support for partnerships staff

Information for partner staff who teach on 1024ºË¹¤³§ courses delivered by a partner organisation.

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Other education partnerships

1024ºË¹¤³§ Academy Trust

Our University's Academy Trust has been established to support and grow educational excellence across the region, working with other schools and colleges, Academy Trusts and education providers.

March 2020
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