Studying for a university level qualification can be a transformative and rewarding experience, opening up a range of career opportunities and increasing your earning potential.

It can also help you to develop personally, improving your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well giving you opportunities to connect with experiences educators and fellow students which can open doors in the future.

There’s something special about studying a university level course at Leicester College. Based in a central location it’s easy to access our campuses, which are equipped with industry standard facilities, and you’ll be supported by our passionate and knowledgeable staff.

There are lots of ways to gain a university level qualification, from 1 year full-time HNCs to part-time level 6 professional graduate certificates. There is also a large range of subjects to choose from.

We partner with De Montfort University for a lot of our higher education courses. This means that as a student on one of their accredited courses you get access to all of the services and facilities offered to other DMU students, including the library, Student Union, accommodation, and sports centre.

Costs and fees

You might be worried about the cost of education. You don’t need a bulging bank balance to continue or get back into education at Leicester College.

In 2023/24 the cost of a full-time course was £6,165 a year (except for accelerated degrees which cost £9,250 a year). That’s £6,170 less for a 2 year full-time qualification than at most universities.

Part-time courses costs between £2,000 and £4,110 a year.

As when you study full-time at a university you can apply for loan to pay fees, as well as a maintenance loan to help with living expenses. You can find out more on the government’s website.

If you are disabled you may be eligible for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA), to cover study-related costs, such as specialist equipment, non-medical helpers, and travel. You can find more information about this on the government’s website.

Why choose Leicester College – what our students say

Bethan Crawley, Professional Practice BA (Hons)

“With my BA, I feel as though I really grasped an understanding of being a freelancer/sole trader, as I also utilised some knowledge from my Foundation Degree to produce work at home which landed me my first industry job.”

Luke Pickering, Construction Management BSC (Hons)

“I feel the course has broaden my awareness in terms of the construction industry and also the impact we have with the work we plan and deliver for the agency. I have learnt about the programming and planning side of things as well as environmental impacts and whole life asset management”.

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education membership

Leicester College is a member of QAA.

QAA is a world-leading quality agency with unmatched experience of providing impartial regulatory and collaborative quality assurance and enhancement. They work across the UK and internationally to ensure that students and learners experience the highest possible quality of education. We are an independent charity, trusted by governments and funding bodies. We work in partnership with higher education providers and colleges, including through constructive challenge, supporting them with enhancement while respecting their academic autonomy.