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Whether you are looking to progress in your current role or start a brand new career, our University Centre can support you on your journey with a local, flexible and affordable alternative to attending a traditional university.
Our qualifications are designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. With funding support available, you can study a University level qualification while balancing work and home life. Our campus is conveniently located near public transport and provides access to industry-standard facilities, expert teaching and smaller class sizes.
Studying in our on-site University Centre building and designated study spaces will also provide you with the opportunity to build lasting connections with fellow students and teachers, and experience a more personal and supportive learning environment, all right on your doorstep!
Stay near, go far
Studying for a degree on your doorstep is not only convenient, it means you can live at home and reduce your living expenses, without the stress of moving away to continue your education. Our campus is suitably located near frequent public transport connections, ensuring that the facilities accessible and available to a wide range of local areas.
Greater Flexibility
Our University Centre offers not only degrees but a wide variety of Higher Education qualifications that act as a stepping stone to a full degree, such as HNCs, HNDs, HTQs and foundation degrees, all of which can be ‘topped up’ to a degree at a later date, giving you the flexibility to complete your Higher Education in stages.
Affordable Education
Our tuition fees are lower than most UK universities’ fees and represent great value for money. You may also be eligible for extra financial support through bursaries and other funds, such as Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). Visit our Funding & Finance page now for more information.
We’re extremely proud of the high results we’ve received from the 2023 National Student Satisfaction Survey:
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The teaching on my course
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Learning Opportunities
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Academic Support
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Assessment and Feedback
Extremely supportive
Many people can find the full university experience a bit daunting. Our small and friendly class sizes allow for more personalised support, as well as one-on-one guidance and dedicated time with your lecturers and tutors. This focus gives you the best chance of achieving your potential, as it creates opportunities to collaborate with other students and a more productive learning environment.
Working while learning
Staying at home to study a university degree means that you may be able to learn while working full-time, or hold down a regular part-time job. This work-life balance can be difficult for a student based on a university campus who lives at home outside of term time and is more achievable while studying at a local campus.
Employer Focused
Our Stockport Campus University Centre is an integral part of the local community, and we tailor our degree programmes to the demands of the local economy, providing you with specific workplace skills for the local job market. Our strong industry links mean our courses focus on the skills employers value, giving you a competitive edge—whether you’re aiming for a promotion, career change, or university progression.
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Foundation Degrees and Degrees awarded by Sheffield Hallam University
As a strategic partner with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), our partnership courses are of the highest standard to meet rigorous requirements. Our graduates obtain employer focused qualifications from an award-winning university when studying through the University Centre.
Postgraduate Degrees awarded by University of Huddersfield
The University Centre Stockport College offers post graduate Teacher Education courses in Lifelong learning awarded by the University of Huddersfield.
Higher National Certificates and Diplomas awarded by Pearson
We are proud to deliver a wide range of Pearson Higher National Level 4 and 5 courses, many of which are Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) and are mapped to Apprenticeship Standards.
Our Partner Institutions
