Dorset has two universities and three separate colleges. There is evidence of periodic population ever since 8000 BC and first permanent settlers arrived around 3000 BC, so the city has a long history.

Individuals looking to deepen their knowledge of computer systems or electrical devices for workplace application may wish to pursue a program in technology. These students can often choose an industry-specific niche and develop skill in design, construction or repair with technical or digital devices.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.