About Us
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is St Patrick's International College a recognised and reputable institute?
St Patrick's has been a reputed name in education with over 200 years of teaching behind us. We are well-established with long standing relationships with renowned highly ranked Universities such as University of Sunderland and Middlesex University.
The qualifications for the Bachelor's and Master's Programmes we conduct, are awarded by University of Sunderland and Middlesex University.
St Patrick's is also an approved Edexcel Centre for assessment and teaching.
St. Patricks has been awarded Highly Trusted Sponsor status by the UKBA and is fully accredited by BAC.
2. How does St Patrick's compare with other UK Colleges?
St Patrick’s International College is the first independent sector College in the UK to be undertaking the Integrated Quality and Enhancement Review (IQER) overseen by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, which is the UK government body which is responsible for ensuring quality assurance in education. We initiated this in 2010. This is a testament to our dedication to academic excellence.
St Patrick’s has strategically collaborated with 3 prominent UK Universities to deliver our innovative programmes.
The Guardian University League Tables 2011 placed the Tourism Faculty and Business & Management Faculty of the University of Sunderland, 2ndand 14threspectively in the national rankings. St Patrick’s is also the only partner college approved to collaborate with University of Sunderland in Central London.
Middlesex University, our partner for fashion design, was voted Best in London for Art & Design (2006).
3. How does St Patrick's compare with University campus education?
The main benefit of opting to study at St Patrick's is the level of academic support our students have at their disposal. Our faculty are very accessible and supportive giving personalised tutoring when necessary which makes it feasible for students to complete their course within the stipulated time.
Our faculty actively bring together both academic and industry expertise giving our students a comprehensive insight into the application of knowledge gained from their chosen course while developing key skills to tap into real life opportunities.
We also have smaller number of students per class in comparison to universities, which helps individuals focus on their studies. Our students invariably progress and return home having forged close friendships with their classmates and their teachers.
4. How does studying in London compare to studying elsewhere in the world?
London is truly an inspiring place to study and live. Living in London offers students the opportunity to develope as individuals and pursue their personal interests and hobbies as well as aquire more academic knowledge.
London is perhaps the most culturally diverse and dynamic city in the world. Having lived here, students gain a truly global network of friends and connections. They also improve their fluency in English as well as widen their experience of world cultures making them Global Citizens. London is often described as the hub of Creativity and Innovation; in Art & Design, Fashion, Music, Films or Technology. Students return enriched by experiences they aspire to emulate in their home countries; thus creating their own success stories.
5. Where can i find out more about the college?
More information about St Patrick's may be obtained from our prospectus. This may be requested from the College, our Agents Overseas, from our website or by contacting us by email or telephone.
6. Where do your students come from?
We promote St Patrick's vigorously all over the world and we are delighted that students from over 60 countries are studying with us.
If you have further questions, please feel free to email info@st-patricks.ac.uk
