There is no denying that our world has become a predominantly digital one. Everywhere you go these days you are met with contactless payments, electric advertising displays, and automated services. And with the rise of smartphones and 4G, we now have the full power of the internet trapped in our pockets. VR technology is advancing at a staggering pace. Self-driving cars are on the horizon. And we even have working robots and AI systems that could soon start replacing the human workforce.

No matter what your opinion on this new wave of technology is, it is impossible to deny that it is an unstoppable wave. And with it, there has been an increase in technological education. More and more fields of work are appearing that are focused on technology. Both hardware and software development. So we are going to examine the best computer science courses on offer in the United Kingdom. For those just about to start their university experience, or maybe even those looking to return to education after a long break.

Oxford

This one will come as no surprise to anyone. The most prestigious and highly rated university in the western world has the top computer science course. Oxford has a rich history which comes with a long line of financial backers in the form of alumni and figures of significance. Because of this, they can afford the best equipment and computers labs. Students at Oxford are wanting for nothing. So if you have the skills and grades to get into Oxford, we recommend you do.

Cambridge

Another non-surprising entry onto the list. Cambridge is nearly on par with Oxford. The two universities are constantly battling for the title of the best university. But regardless of that, both offer amazing courses. Cambridge’s computer science course makes use of top-grade equipment backed up by some of the best teachers the country has to offer. Those who attend this course go on to work for top-tier tech firms like Google or SphereIT. And while SphereIT is an IT support company, is it still a prestigious job to have.

Uni of Glasgow

Glasgow is a beautiful city in the heart of Scotland. It has a rich history and a lot of culture to soak up while you are there. But beyond that, it is also home to one of the best universities in the United Kingdom. The University of Glasgow receives strong financial support from the Scottish government and a number of benefactors meaning it can afford top-of-the-range equipment. But like the last two entries on the list, it is also quite difficult to actually get accepted to Glasgow University.

Birmingham University

Birmingham isn’t often reputed for its stellar education. But this is a stereotype that should not exist. Birmingham university’s computer science course sits near the top of the league tables time and time again. Birmingham itself is a bustling city, nearly on par with the advancement of London. So it makes sense the city would make sure their universities are offering the best tech courses they can so their workforce is up to par. This university is a great choice for anyone who doesn’t have the grades to get into Oxford or Cambridge as they are far more accepting of regular applicants while still offering top-tier education.

Bath University

Bath University is one of the best universities for the hard sciences in the country. Both the city and the university have a rich history dating all the way back to Roman times. Hence the name Bath, after the titular Roman Baths. So it is no wonder this university is so highly reputed. Its computer science course is fantastic. Very well funded with excellent teachers and great equipment. The city itself is vibrant and teeming with life and excitement making it one of the best university towns out there.

University of Southampton

When it comes to getting into top-tier universities, it is a highly competitive game. You need to know the rules and hit the right marks exactly. Otherwise, you don’t stand a chance. Which is universities like Southampton are such a good choice. It mixes the best of both worlds in a perfect way. Their computer science course is highly rated for both its top-tier teaching paired with its accessibility. The university is not overly picky about who it lets in much to its credit. It will give people a chance where other unis might not. The city of Southampton might not be the best uni town going, but Portsmouth and Brighton are nearby so you will never run out of places to go instead.

Medicine is one field where those who want to study it and go into it as a career after they’ve finished studying are extremely passionate about it. Medical students have to be passionate about their degree as it is one of the most difficult degrees to complete. It is widely known that medical students can often be required to do almost double as much work as their peers on other courses. Many medical students have a difficult time getting through university as they have a huge workload for assignments, and they are required to do unpaid internships for hands-on experience and may students then have to work a paid job alongside this as they need additional funding to be able to afford their degree. When medicine students attend university they really do it for the love of their subject rather than for the university lifestyle and the parties.  

What would you study in your course?

Medicine is one of the most complex fields and the amount of knowledge you will gain on this course is impressive. Some of the main areas that you will learn about include in-depth information about the body’s systems, the science that has been discovered about them and what impacts it has on the body of any of those systems shut down or begin to fail, and what to do in that scenario. This is the main thing that you’ll be required to learn but there will be plenty of other things ranging from learning about what steroids are illegal vs which ones are legal and used for medicine and being aware of reviews of steroids that are legal to ensure you prescribe the correct drugs to your patient to understanding how vaccinations are created.  

Whilst there will be a lot of theory for you to learn about, no medicine courses are purely theory as hands-on experience is just as important. If you only did theory at University, then you would be unprepared to start your job as there is a big difference between theory and practice. Alongside knowing things like how to operate on people, you’ll also be required to excel at creating great patient-doctor relationships. Breaking bad news to a patient’s loved ones is one of the most difficult parts of the job, this is why you will start working on a placement early on as this will provide you with more confidence and experience when you begin.  

How do you get onto a medicine degree?

Getting onto a medicine degree can be tough. You’ll have to start putting the work in at a very young age as only the brightest pupils are selected to take part in a medicine course. Not only will you need to have some of the best grades to even be considered for a medical course, but you’ll also have to complete extra-curricular activities to prove how passionate you are about the course. Once you get accepted onto a degree it will no doubt be a demanding few years and even once you finish this there will be more required of you to become a doctor. You’ll have to continue studying for at least another 3 years after your undergraduate degree. Your studies after your undergraduate degree are when you’ll be able to specialize in whatever part of medicine you want to be working in. You’ll also need to get a license to be able to practice, so it is a very long journey, but if you make it to the end, it is a rewarding one.  

University of Oxford, UK

The University of Oxford is the highest rated University in the whole of the UK, and it is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It’s located in the City of Oxford, which is a great city, it’s a very old city which gives it charm and an amazing atmosphere. Even though it is an old city it does have modern areas so it has everything that you need from great nightlife, amazing shopping centers, and more restaurants than you could even try. It’s a very traditional university that frequently still hosts formal night events where students dress up nice and attend a 3-course meal in a stunning hall. Getting onto a medicine degree here is difficult, they have one of the lowest acceptance rates in the UK, but if you manage to then you’ll be almost guaranteed a job on completion.  

University of Cambridge, UK

The University of Cambridge is the 2nd highest-rated university in the UK and has a friendly rivalry with Oxford. These universities are such amazing universities that in the UK a common term to describe students who attend either of these universities is Oxbridge students. Being an Oxbridge student is an honor and only the top 2% of students get accepted into these prestigious institutions. The medicine courses here are some of the most challenging but best in the UK. The city is fantastic too, it has great links to the capital city London and if you’ve never tried punting before, you definitely will have it by the time you leave here. 

Harvard, USA

Harvard is the most prestigious institution in the USA, it’s located in Massachusetts and is one of the best Ivy League schools in America. It’s the most famous university worldwide and Harvard graduates have gone on to do amazing things and make a massive difference to society. It was established a long time ago, back in 1636 making it America’s oldest educational institution, and was named after its benefactor John Harvard. 

Yale, USA

Yale is in Connecticut and students from Yale, like Oxford and Cambridge, have a friendly rivalry. It’s the second-highest-rated educational institution in the USA and is another fantastic ivy league school that students nationwide aspire to be accepted to every year. It was founded after Harvard in 1701 and since that date, it has created many amazing graduates. If you were to study here, then it would be more difficult than at a mediocre institution but would be really rewarding. 

Dundee, UK

Dundee is a lesser-known university and overall, in the rankings, it doesn’t sit that high, but when it comes to breaking it down to the subject, it is the highest-rated university for medical degrees in the UK. Dundee would be a great university to go to if you’re looking for a quieter university experience, it’s a beautiful small city in Scotland that sits on the coast, so if drinks at the beach are more your thing than nights out then this would be the perfect city for you. 

Glasgow, UK

Glasgow is also in Scotland but instead of it being a small city, it’s the second biggest and most populated city in Scotland. Scotland is known for having fantastic medicine courses as Glasgow is the 2nd highest rated University when broken down by subject. It sits on the River Clyde so it still has the same stunning scenery as Dundee, but it also has amazing nightlife and a lot more going on in the day too. 

Stanford, USA

Stanford is another Ivy League school and is the 3rd best educational institution in the USA. It is on the West coast so if you’re wanting to go to University in a city where there are bound to be lots of sunny days then this will be perfect for you as it rarely rains in California. It was founded much later than both Yale and Harvard but has managed to climb the ranking table and is rapidly catching up to them. It was named after Jane Stanford in memory of her son who died at age 15. 

Aberdeen

Another city in Scotland has made the list of the best institutions to study medicine as their medical courses are outstanding. Aberdeen isn’t a very big university city, but it is a beautiful port city that sits on both the River Dee and the River Don as this is where they meet before entering the North Sea. This university has one of the highest student satisfaction scores in all areas that are questioned. 

Edinburg, UK

This is another Scottish city that doesn’t rank highly in the overall list but is outstanding for its medicine courses. This is the capital of Scotland and therefore the busiest city, it has an amazing nightlife that rivals Glasgow and has plenty of fun activities to do during the day if you have any free time after studying. 

St. Andrews

St. Andrews is the 3rd highest-ranked university in the UK and for medical courses, it’s ranked 7th. It’s most well-known for its amazing golf courses and if you study here you’ll be great at golf by the end of your degree. Whilst the nightlife here isn’t great it’s near Edinburgh so you could easily go there for a night out when you need one. 

Nowadays there are so many opportunities out there when it comes to studying- there are courses that you probably can’t even believe exist or you may wonder who would actually take that course! There is literally a course to suit everyone, you no longer need to be ‘academic’ or ‘literate’ as there are many practical courses where you can showcase your talents and hobbies. Below are 7 educational courses that currently exist today, that have only come about in the last 10 years.

New Media

This course combines the traditional journalism course with the management of digital media. Media is something that while we would not consider as particularly new, it is increasingly becoming a massive part of our lives and this is expected to continue for many years. This course can slightly differ depending on what college you attend- some choose to prioritise computer and design skills of online media and others focus more on communications and digital skills. For anyone wanting to become a journalist, this would be a great course and may make you stand out from someone who has just a normal journalism qualification- if you are able to successfully manage the digital side of the job too then you will be more equipped for all aspects of this field.

Drug and Alcohol Studies

This might sound like a bit of a weird one when you first see the name… like how much content can you actually get from learning about drugs and alcohol? Why would anyone study that? But it can actually be very useful for particular jobs- some people may wish to work in a rehabilitation centre or work with charities that help those with addiction issues. Something that is currently being taught in these types of courses is- what is delta-8 THC? What are the side effects? And why is it legal in more places than you’d expect? This is definitely something reading upon.

Biotechnology

This one is very self-explanatory; it is literally what it says on the tin- it combines biology with technology. The purpose of this being to explore and solve issues regarding agriculture, food science and medicine. Biotechnology is a broad area of biology, involving the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products. Depending on the tools and applications, it often overlaps with related scientific fields. Related fields include bioinformatics, biomedical engineering and biomedical engineering.

Computer Game Design

Now, this would be a great course for those of you who constantly get nagged by your parents for gaming, right? Because technically… by gaming you’d be revising, gathering ideas, practising, analysing strengths and weaknesses of other games! There’s your solution right there! But on a serious note, computer game design is becoming an increasingly popular course and one that is finally being recognised as something that requires a lot of skill and creativity- you can’t just be creating any old game, it needs to be one that people actually want to be buying and playing continuously. There are also way more aspects than you’d think, it is not simply about how to physically create a game- the field of game design encompasses everything to do with creating and publishing games, it draws from the fields of computer science and programming, creative writing, psychology and graphic design; game designers are responsible for designing characters, levels, puzzles, art and animation.

Society and the Environment

This is a course that is really needed right now, we need people who are passionate about this topic to be able to educate others with the real facts, let them know exactly how we are destroying our planet, the effect it is having and what can be done to help out! Students studying this course would be learning about how social science theories can explain environmental issues. The syllabus draws together the disciplines History, Geography and Civics to be able to explore issues from all angles.

Outdoor Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning

This course would also include learning about the environment and current issues that are having a negative impact on it. However, there will be a significant focus on how we can interact with nature in a way that enhances our learning but also about nature, culture and society in general. There will also be a focus on how outdoor learning and interaction can support health and development. This course would be great for someone wanting to work with children in an outdoors environment such as an activity or water sports centre.

Spacecraft Design

This one sounds so fun, doesn’t it?! All of you who dreamed of being astronauts when you were younger can go for your goals! But let’s be honest, I think any of us would love to have a go at this. This course will teach you how to design a spacecraft, including how to integrate complex technical systems that must work in the most alien environment there is- space. You will cover- the space environment and its effects, spacecraft platform systems and design, satellite manufacture and testing, applications of small, low-cost satellites and space mission analysis and design. You will be able to have amazing experiences such as doing a realistic simulation of a spacecraft experience!

As you can see, there are now many more courses out there that can help you get into any job! It is no longer just core subjects that are considered to be important because as we know, there are many different careers and all of them serve an important role in society

From a young age, we are told for a long time to pursue careers that will make sure that we are financially stable for the rest of our lives.  Some of these jobs are usually those that are found in the private sector, such as doctors, lawyers, and even financial advisors. These are the kind of jobs that people want to pursue, as it usually guarantees financial safety and also makes them an important member of society.

However, there is a reason that these jobs provide financial security and this is because they are extremely difficult to do and even more difficult to get into. This is especially the case when it comes to studying a subject like finance and accounting. Millions of people choose to study these subjects in higher education, which means the market surrounding that particular subject is extremely congested. Because of this fact, most people will either fail to make it to the end of their education, or they won’t be able to make it in such a competitive job market.

Because of this fact, it is important that you achieve the best possible grade that is available to you, as this will make you stand out in the extremely busy market. Here are our 8 helpful tips for studying finance and accounting.

Constant practice

The most common habit of any student is to try not to think about their work when they are away from their course. If you are someone that is studying accountancy, then you don’t really have the luxury of stepping away from your work and focusing on other topics. This is because you have to constantly ensure that you are practicing and preparing for quick mathematics. Maths is something that you need to be able to do off the top of your head, especially if you are looking for work in the industry. For example, if you want to work for an agency that provides qualified personal injury leads, they won’t want you to take a long time to be able to complete simple maths.

Keep a notebook

One of the best tools that you could keep when completing your qualifications is a notebook. A lot of people make the mistake of not keeping a note of what they learn while they are going through the education. This means they often forget useful tips or methods which could make their learning much easier.

Practice with peers

The best people to work with while you are trying to get your qualifications are people that are in the same boat as you. More often than not, these people will have also thought of their own methods and ways to combat some of the equations that you will have struggled with in the past, and vice versa.

Practical application

One of the best ways that you can learn how to be better at quick maths is by applying it whenever you possibly can. Maths can be applied to pretty much every situation that you may encounter, so it’ll do you no harm to try and apply maths whenever you can. This will strengthen your own knowledge and also make a lot of simple maths easier.

Accept additional help

When you are completing further education you are essentially paying for a service. Because of this, your educational institution will do all that they can to make it appear as though they are worth the price that you are paying. As a result of this, it is likely that they will offer you a lot of additional help which will allow you to combat any problems you may be having, so be sure to take advantage of everything that is being offered to you.

Throw away the calculator

One way that you can really let yourself down when trying to get your accounting qualification is by depending too much on your calculator during your everyday life. Doing so can really make you forget how to do simple equations, which could really let you down.

Understand

Another important tip when it comes to studying for your qualification is really understanding the equations that you are doing. It is easy to memorize some of your work, but it is far more beneficial that you understand how the equation really works as this will make learning a far easier process.

Take time to look after yourself

One of the most important elements of studying properly for any exam is making sure that you are looking after yourself. Among all of the stress of education and exams, students can quickly become overwhelmed which is only detrimental to their potential grades. Ensure that you are getting plenty of sleep, as well as eating a balanced and healthy diet. This will keep your brain healthy, which will help you study.