A degree with a difference

At our University Centre, you'll get the same high quality qualification you would at university but your experience along the way will be very different.

Many of our higher education programmes can be studied full-time or part-time, allowing you to fit your studies around your family and work commitments.

You can choose to do your degree in bite sized chunks through a foundation degree (FdA/FdSc) or HND, followed by a top-up programme.

We offer a wide range of degree level apprenticeships meaning you could choose to study while working and earning a wage. 

You could also opt for a professional qualification that is designed specifically for your chosen industry.

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Information Advice Event

Discover degrees with a difference at our Information and Advice event. These take place the first Tuesday of the month during term time, between 4.30 – 6.30pm.

Sign up for our open event to meet our dedicated University Centre lecturers and explore how we can support you in reaching your career goals.

PRE-REGISTER FOR FAST-TRACK ENTRY

Our qualifications

• Foundation Degree programmes

  From Business & Management and Counselling to Performing Arts and Sports Coaching, our foundation degrees are designed with employers so you gain the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in your chosen industry.

  A foundation degree is the equivalent to the first two years of a full bachelors degree (Level 4 and Level 5). You can choose to top-up your qualification to a full degree with one of our top-up degree courses explained below.

  FIND YOUR PERFECT FOUNDATION DEGREE

• Top-up degrees

  After completing a Foundation Degree, or a HNC and HND, you can choose to top-up your degree with one of our industry focused top-up programmes. 

  Our lecturers have first-hand experience of working in the industry, and you will get to celebrate your achievements with a glitzy graduation ceremony.

  DISCOVER OUR TOP-UP DEGREES

• Professional qualifications

  Develop your career through an internationally recognised qualification - from Level 3 to Level 7 - offered by the following professional bodies:

  • Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

  • Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

• Higher Apprenticeships

  Degree and higher apprenticeships are designed to provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience whilst studying a university level qualification and earning a real wage.

  We offer higher apprenticeships in the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Business & Management
  • Computing
  • Construction & Civil Engineering
  • Housing 
  • Human Resources

   

   

• Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)

  We are incredibly proud that four of our courses have received recognition for their quality and have been awarded HTQ status by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. 

  Below are the courses that have received Higher Technical Qualification status:

  • FdSc Software Development
  • FdSc Business Computing
  • FdSc Cyber Security 

Support built around you

You will have access to an Academic Support Tutor and Personal Learning Coaches for extra support to keep you on track.

Smaller class sizes also mean you will get more 1-1 time with your tutors, and discussions in class will feel more relaxed and intimate.

Feels like home

You don't need to go far to get a first-class education - NCD is on your doorstep - you'll love the friendly and supportive buzz around campus.