University Level

Our vocationally focused higher education courses can lead you straight to a career, or act as a stepping stone to a higher qualification such as a bachelor’s degree, if you go on to complete a ‘top up’ course.

We offer a range of HNCs, which are equivalent to the first year of university, and HNDs, which are generally equivalent to the second year of university. Students can also complete a Foundation Degree in a number of subject areas, which is equivalent to two thirds of a full honours degree.

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Quick Facts

Foundation Degrees are fully flexible and can be completed through full-time or part-time study
Our higher education students benefit from small classes and cheaper course fees than at university
Many higher education students aged 19+ are eligible to receive an Advanced Learner Loan

AAT Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method
Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Standard
Higher Apprenticeship	Gloucester Campus	Call GC	Part time
Higher Apprenticeship	Cheltenham Campus	Call GC	Part time
Higher Apprenticeship	Gloucester Campus	Call GC	Part time
Higher Apprenticeship	Cheltenham Campus	Call GC	Part time
These courses can start at any time of year and we’ll aim to get you started as soon as possible.

AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method
Diploma	Gloucester Campus	4 January 2021	Part time
Diploma	Gloucester Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Part time
Diploma	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Part time
Diploma	Gloucester Campus	January 2022 (TBC)	Part time

Business HNC Full Time - Blended Learning (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Business Higher National Certificate - Blended Learning
HNC	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time

Business HNC Part Time - Blended Learning (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Business Part-time Higher National Certificate - Blended Learning
HNC	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Part time

Business HND Top Up (Level 5)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Business Top Up Higher National Diploma
HND	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time

Computing HNC (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Computing Higher National Certificate
HNC	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time

Construction and the Built Environment (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Construction Higher National Certificate
HNC	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Part time

Creative Media Production (film) HNC/HND (Levels 4 and 5)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method
Creative Media Production (Film) Higher National Certificate
HNC	Gloucester Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time
Creative Media Production (Film) Higher National Diploma
HND	Gloucester Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time

Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method
	Gloucester Campus	Call GC	Part time
	Gloucester Campus	Call GC	Part time
These courses can start at any time of year and we’ll aim to get you started as soon as possible.

Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Higher National Diploma (Level 5)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Higher National Diploma
HND	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time

Early Years Studies Foundation Degree (Level 5)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Early Years Studies Foundation Degree
Foundation Degree	Gloucester Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Full time

Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC (Level 4)

Qualification	Location	Starting date	Method	New
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Higher National Certificate
HNC	Cheltenham Campus	September 2021 (TBC)	Part time

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