Anglia Ruskin University has a history dating back to 1858, and is one of the largest universities in the East of England with campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough, offering a range of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as a number of research qualifications. Anglia Ruskin University also has one of the highest employability rates in the higher education sector; 89.6% of its graduates go into work or further study.

Formerly known as the University of Central England, Birmingham City University was established by statute in March 1992. With six faculties over several campuses, the university delivers over 300 courses to more than 25,000 students, including 8000 part time and 2000 international students.

As one of the world’s leading business schools, Bradford University School of Management is recognised for the quality, flexibility of its programme and future earning power of its graduates. That’s why Bradford School of Management is ranked 11th in the UK with the MBA ranked in the top 25 in Europe by the Financial Times.

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), (formerly the Royal Agricultural College) was founded in 1845  and has a long-standing, global reputation in research and consultancy. The RAU is leading the development of teaching in agriculture, business, equine, food supply, international rural development, land and property management, at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most up and coming cities. Testament to their growing reputation, the university was nominated for University of the Year in 2012 (Times Higher Education Awards)

Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding organisation, offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.