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IoE Institute of Energy
IT Information technology
KTP Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
LLB Bachelor of Laws
LLM Master of Laws
LLN Language, Literacy and Numeracy
LRC Learning Resources Centre
LSBU London South Bank University
MA Masters of Arts
MBA Masters of Business Administration
MPA Master in Public Administration
MPhil Masters of Philosophy
MPhys Master of Physics
MSc Masters of Science
NHS National Health Service
NUS National Union of Students
OFSTED Office for Standards in Education,
Children’s Services and Skills
PhD Doctorate of Philosophy
PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education
PgCert Postgraduate Certificate
PgDip Postgraduate Diploma
PGR Postgraduate Research
PGT Postgraduate Taught Programme.
QAA Quality Assurance Agency for HE
QGC Qualification in Careers Guidance
QTS Qualified Teacher Status
RCN Royal College of Nursing
RIBA Royal Institute of British Architects
RTP Registered Teacher Programme
RTPI Royal Town Planning Institute
SAB Student Advice Bureau
TDA Training and Development Agency for Schools
UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Services
VLE Virtual Learning Environment (e.g. Blackboard)