Gloucestershire College (also Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology, abbreviated GLOSCAT) is a large college based in Gloucestershire. College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century [1] It has its main campuses at large purpose-built facilities in each of Cheltenham and Gloucester, and also several smaller sites around the county. Education Gloucester (ˈɡlɒstɚ) is a city, district and County town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Its primary business is further education, and focuses on the 16-18 age group. Further education (often abbreviated "FE" is Post-secondary Education (in addition to that received at Secondary school) that is distinct from [2] It also offers higher education up to and including HND, HNC and Foundation Degree levels. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges A Higher National Diploma ( HND) is a Higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. A Higher National Certificate ( HNC) is a Higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. The Foundation Degree is a Vocational Qualification introduced by the Government of the United Kingdom in September 2001, which is available In the 2005-2006 academic year, Gloucestershire College had 21,777 students enrolled, of which 416 were engaged in higher education. [3]
Not to be confused with the University of Gloucestershire, a distinct (but related) institution operating in the same county, and partner with Gloucestershire College in some areas. The University of Gloucestershire is a University in Gloucestershire, England, spread over four campuses, three in Cheltenham and one in The University of Gloucestershire is a University in Gloucestershire, England, spread over four campuses, three in Cheltenham and one in
References
- ^ Gloscat web site
- ^ Statement from the Chair of the Board Of Governors
- ^ Gloscat Annual Review 2005/06 - see p2, "Facts and Figures
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