Here at York College University Centre, we offer a range of degree and higher-level courses, offering a mixture of full and part-time programmes designed with your employability in mind.
We still have places available for September 2024, in a wide range of subjects. If you haven’t yet secured a place or if your plans have changed, take a look at your options with us.
To enrol for this September, please apply to your chosen course via UCAS (for full-time), we will then be in touch to arrange an enrolment date and time with you. For part-time study, please email info@yorkcollege.ac.uk to arrange a suitable enrolment appointment.
From 5th July – 21st October, you can apply for a degree or higher-level course using Clearing. Clearing is how universities and colleges fill any places they still have on their courses.
You are eligible to apply via Clearing if:
- You didn’t meet the conditions of your offers
- You received offers but you’ve had a change of mind and don’t want to accept
- You’ve paid the multiple-choice application fee to UCAS
- You’ve declined your firm place
- Click 'Add Clearing choice’ and fill in the course details by the date we will give you
- This counts as you accepting the offer, so if we confirm, it will show as an acceptance on your 'Choices' page in your application
Further details and FAQ can be found on the UCAS website.
Courses available for September 2024 start
Professional & Technical Courses at York College University Centre:
- Foundation Degree (FD) Business Management
- Foundation Degree (FD) Children’s Development & Learning
- BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning (Top-up
- Teacher Training: PGCE/CertEd
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction & the Built Environment
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Two Pathways)
York School of Art Courses at York College & University Centre:
If you have not yet made any applications, you will need to register and make an application via UCAS (for full-time courses). For part-time study, please email info@yorkcollege.ac.uk to arrange a suitable enrolment appointment.
Don’t forget, you can reach out to us if you need help with your application or transition to higher education. Get in touch via the live chat 'We are here!' on the website.
Great Facilities
We have exclusive facilities for our degree and higher-level students, including designated areas for studying and socialising in our newly refurbished University Centre.
Flexible Learning
Our higher-level professional qualifications are designed to be flexible to study, with online blended learning integrated.
Academic Skills
We will provide academic skills coaching that can support the continuation and attainment of all students which can be easily accessed. We will run small group workshops and 1-1 support for all students to meet individual needs.
Bursary Scheme
We are committed to providing a bursary of £600 for all eligible higher education students.
Student Association & Student Union
The Higher Education Student Association & Student Union is run by students, for students, allowing them the chance to raise issues and have a voice. The group also run charity and social events throughout the year.
Employment Opportunities/Development
The applied nature of our programmes lead to excellent employment opportunities for our graduates.
University Centre
Complete with learning zones, group study areas, kitchen and a relaxation zone, providing an area for higher education students to socialise, relax and eat.
IOT Specialists
We’re part of Yorkshire and Humberside’s Institute of Technology (IoT), specialising in providing higher-level technical education and training.
Access to Tutors
Our class sizes mean students get more contact time with our expertly trained tutors and receive outstanding student support, in and outside of class.
HE Essentials
Our students have access to “HE Essentials”. This is a bespoke course designed to give students all the information and support they require when studying at York College University Centre. Students can access information and support materials on the following: academic writing, academic referencing, research skills, career advice, information on voluntary work experience, how to enhance their skills and develop personally through work experience, feedback from our student association, external examiner reports and links to policy/procedures and handbooks/programme specifications.
Industry Links
Our strategic engagement with employers, who actively contribute to curriculum development and vocational courses, enhances our students’ employability.
Studying and Working
We ensure that our students have a good study/life balance. We do this by ensuring that our courses have a flexible approach to delivery. This gives students the opportunity to maximise spare time for part-time work or other commitments alongside achieving their qualification.
