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.

Students seeking a future position in the world of fashion might benefit from the pursuit of an education in textile. Skills like dyeing and weaving may come in handy when attempting to claim occupations such as knitting technician, leather craftworker, swimwear designer or pattern grader.

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).

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.