Preston College

Higher Education Courses

Higher Education at Preston College

Preston College, in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire, has been providing higher education opportunities since 1974 to students from all walks of life, from many different cultures and varying in age from 19 to 65 and beyond.

Options Guide

HNDs & HNCs

HNCs consist of eight modules studied on a part-time basis over two years. HNDs consist of 12 modules and can be studied over two years on a full-time basis, or over three years on a part-time basis. As the modules studied on an HNC are identical to those studied on an HND, it is possible on some HNCs to top-up to an HND or Foundation Degree with an additional year of study.

Foundation Degrees

Foundation Degrees bring together academic and work-based learning. They are vocationally focused and designed to give students the skills and knowledge relevant to their employment and the needs of employers. They also provide for life-long learning and the opportunity to progress to other qualifications. On a Foundation Degree programme academic knowledge and understanding will reinforce and support the development of vocational skills with appropriate academic rigour. Foundation Degrees consist of 12 modules and can be studied over two years on a full-time basis or over three years on a part-time basis.

Other Options

The BA (Hons) in Education is offered on a part-time basis. The BSc (Hons) Science (Foundation Entry) is a full-time one year programme, which prepares students with little previous academic background for direct progression to three year science degree courses at the University of Central Lancashire.

Professional Courses

Preston College offers a range of professional courses such as Counselling and AAT Accounting. For further information please contact the Advice Centre on 01772 225522.

Money Matters

Our Higher Education courses fees are set in accordance with the policies of the University of Central Lancashire. If you are worried about finances there are many sources of support available to both full and part-time students, especially those on low incomes. Full details of financial support packages, loans and bursaries, including the Preston College £800 Progression Bursary, are available in our 'HE Financial Support' leaflet. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss HE fees further please contact The Advice Centre on 01772 225522.

NB: It is NOT possible to waive registration fees or the costs of any residentials undertaken as part of a higher education course.

How to Apply

All students wishing to study a higher education programme at Preston College will need to complete an application form.

For full-time programmes, a UCAS application form will need to be completed. The majority of UCAS applications are now completed using 'UCAS apply', a web-based on-line application system. The application form can be completed by logging on to www.ucas.com and clicking 'apply'. You will need to include the following information on your application form:

• Institution code name: CLANC
• Institution code: C30
• Campus code: P

Other information (including course codes) is available by clicking 'course search' on the UCAS website.

For part-time programmes applicants will need to complete a Preston College Application Form.

Contact Us

If you wish to discuss your needs further, visit the College, or attend one of our Open Days, please contact us:

The Advice Centre

Tel: 01772 225522

Preston College is proud to be part of the Lancashire Lifelong Learning Network which has over 40,000 learning opportunities for vocational learners in Lancashire.