What comes to mind when you think of studying in the UK? High-rise buildings, singing every night, or are they resplendent and bright?
I think you're talking about London!
There is a saying in the British study abroad circle:"Once the sea was hard to water, except for London, it was all villages! ”
I have to say that there are actually many "village schools" in the UK! Many students may subconsciously feel bad when they hear "village school", but in fact this is not the case
Some universities, although located in the countryside, are academically first-class, such as:
University of St Andrews
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The University of St Andrews is a sparsely populated school located in the town of St Andrews in northern Scotland, with a population of less than 20,000. The town is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and has a beautiful style.
The University of St Andrews has been named University of the Year in the UK or Scotland several times by The Times and The GuardianConsidered to be one of the top universities in the UK, in the UK University Satisfaction Survey 2023 published by the National Student Survey (NSS).The University of St Andrews is ranked first in overall satisfaction
Source: University of St Andrews official website.
After 600 years, the University of St Andrews can proudly be called "Scotland's first university". The university has always maintained an excellent and leading position in academic research. Students who graduate from St Andrews have achieved significant results in a wide range of industries and have even become industry milestones.
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History of Art
St Ann's art history is ranked first in the UK, and both Prince William and Princess Kate have read St Ann's art history.
The University of St Andrews has a 1-year study in History of Art (MLITT). The course provides a broad understanding of art history, covering a wide range of subject areas from medieval art and architecture to contemporary performing arts.
Human-computer interaction
The human-computer interaction major is one of the majors of St. Ann's comparative trump cardThe course has only one duration and lasts for one year. He studied in the School of Computer Science and eventually obtained a Master of Science degree.
The compulsory courses offered are: Principles and Methods of Human-Computer Interaction, Object-Oriented Modeling, Design and Programming, User-Centered Interaction Design, Information Visualization Interactive Software and Hardware, Assessment Methods: Practical Coursework and Examinations, etc.
University of Sheffield
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The University of Sheffield is also another popular school for Chinese students to apply to. According to statistics, about 16% of the total number of students are from China, which is not a small proportion.
The city of Sheffield is located in the beautiful and historic South Yorkshire County and is often affectionately referred to as "Sheffield Village" because of its remote location.
Although it is also located in the "village", its strength is not bad!
104th in the QS World University Rankings 2024;
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, Sheffield is ranked 18th in the UK;
As a member of the Russell Group in the UK, the school has six employees who have won Nobel Prizes, which shows its strength.
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Landscape architecture
The University of Sheffield's landscape architecture program is ranked No. 1 in the UK, and it is one of the school's most advantageous majors, with excellent teaching quality and a large number of excellent landscape architects, planners and managers.
Moreover, the landscape architecture major at the University of Sheffield has a very rich curriculum, and students can choose from a wide range of professional directions.
Architecture
The University of Sheffield is ranked No. 1 in the UK for architecture, and the school's School of Architecture is one of the oldest and strongest architecture schools in the UK.
Loughborough University
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Loughborough University is also a player who has been delayed in the overall ranking, but it is actually particularly popular among local students.
Among the three major local rankings, Loughborough is a perennial TOP10 existence, and in the latest 2024CUG UK University Rankings, Loughborough University ranks 7th; 10th in the UK University Rankings 2024times; The Guardian is ranked 10th in the UK 2024.
In the field of art, Loughborough University is directly the first to bear the bruntLeave the British G5 directly behind.
Loughborough University not only provides high-quality teaching services, excellent teaching facilities and a strong campus atmosphere. The most important thing is to create a comfortable and comfortable learning environment for students. As a result, it is also one of the most satisfied universities in the UK.
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Fashion textile arts
In the 2024 Guardian Top 10 UK University Fashion Textile Rankings, Loughborough Fashion Textile Art ranked first! Loughborough's Fashion Textile Arts programme is led by a team of designers, design experts and researchers.
The programme aims to continuously expand opportunities in the field of fashion textiles and lead students to participate in various competitions and other related activities to help students improve their experience, so as to enhance students' conceptual and creative thinking and practical skills.
Graphic design
Loughborough's graphic design program is also a strong subject at Loughborough University, ranked second in the UK!
Loughborough's graphic design course is a flexible course, and students who take elective and compulsory courses can study in their field of interest, so they can learn not only about their major, but also about animation, visuals, branding, illustration, photography, and more.
University of Bath
university of bath
Also known as bath university. Bath is not a big place, but it is super beautiful, proper ancient Roman style, but it should be noted that the "demon wind" here is relatively large, and it can even blow you away in winter!
The University of Bath is located in the southern English city of Bath. The University of Bath is one of the top 10 universities in the UK, ranking 4th in the UK for the highest number of years. The quality of teaching in Bath, the employment rate, and the recognition of returning to China are actually quite good. The management and architecture majors are very good.
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Architecture
The University of Bath is even more impressive in the rankings for architectureIt has surpassed the University of Cambridge and University College London in many listsRanked among the top 1.
The discipline consists of architecture, built environment engineering, ancient building protection, modern architectural design and other professional directions. As the University of Bath merges architecture and civil engineering into the same school, the university's architecture programme focuses more on the real-life construction of buildings rather than conceptual design, and the employment rate of graduates is generally high.
Creative Arts Practice
Small class sizes are encouraged, and each student is allowed to thrive in their own workstations and state-of-the-art studios. In addition, the University has in-depth cooperation with the Bath Fashion Museum, the Bath Fashion Festival, well-known brands Tomford, Alexander McQueen, etcThere are plenty of internship or project development opportunities for students.
It's not that you can't afford to go to London, but the "village school" is more cost-effective!
"Village school" doesn't mean it's bad, it even has a lot of advantages, such as:
Save money
The cost of living in London for a year is 15,428 pounds per month, which breaks the hearts of international students, and the cost of studying in London is just too expensive! Compared with the bustling city of London, the cost of living in the countryside is lower, and the cost of food, clothing, housing and transportation will be less.
In terms of entertainment expenses, due to the high cost of time, students may only have the opportunity to "go out of the village" during the holidays, and the frequency of entertainment is also highLowerFinish. Therefore, the "village school" is also friendly to students who want to control the cost of living.
Safety
Studying abroad, in addition to caring about the ranking of colleges and universities, teaching quality, safety is also a matter of great concern to everyone, after all, in a foreign country, life is not familiar, for many people, studying abroad is to go to a completely unfamiliar environment.
In fact, Britain is relatively safe on the whole, and even if there is danger, it is generally in the cities, and the security in the countryside is better than in the cities.
Good environment
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, in the countryside, you can breathe in the fresh air, with vast fields, clear streams and beautiful mountains in front of you.
After studying, take a walk with the mountain breeze, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery at the same time, absolutely every minute and every second is comfortable!
On the whole, although these "village schools" do not have much advantage in terms of geographical location, they also have an idyllic charm that cannot be matched by the hustle and bustle of the city.
Whether it is a school in a big city or a school in a village, there are pros and cons, so when choosing a school, students should still consider their own situation, do not blindly follow the trend, and hope that everyone can choose a school of their choice.