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The Access to Higher Education Diploma course will offer you the ideal preparation for further study in higher education or training. Your learning will be facilitated by a range of activities ranging from, teacher input, group work, seminar presentations, research activities and personal study.

LevelLevel 3
LocationColchester
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for starting in September 2023 are open from Monday 3rd October 2022
AttendanceApproximately 3 days per week
Fee(s)Health Professions: £3,384
Science: £3,384
Science and Maths: £3,384

The BA (Hons) Business and Management programme will equip you with a rich understanding of how organizations work and develop the skills you need to investigate management issues, assess the options and then confidently make decisions that add value.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years (4 years with one-year placement)
UCAS CodeN100
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

This exciting degree introduces you to the artistic and narrative aspects of computer games design, programming, 2D/3D modelling and animation, enabling you to develop applied research practices, industry entrepreneurship and employment skills.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeI620
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
ApplicationsThis course is closed for applications
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The course will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the skills to become a fully qualified, BACP registered, Person-Centred Counsellor. A strong theoretical knowledge base, together with year one skills practice will prepare you for supervised counselling hours.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeBA (Hons) B940 | DipHE B941
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The BA (Hons) in Digital Film Production offers a diverse range of modules designed to enable you to gain the knowledge and experience in a broad range of the production skills needed to pursue a successful career in a wide choice of professions within the film and television industries and beyond.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeP313
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
ApplicationsThis course is closed for applications
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

Our unique BA (hons) in Fashion and Printed Textiles and Interiors offers highly practical and exciting opportunities, with a strong emphasis on design and making, whether that is a length of hand printed fabric or the production of a fashion collection.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 years
UCAS CodeW231
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
ApplicationsThis course is closed for applications
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

This dynamic studio-centred course will provide you with generous space and fantastic contact time with practicing artists and academics. Via integrated approaches to practice and theory, you will learn to develop a confident and independent sense of enquiry in relation to contemporary fine art and practice-led research.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeW191
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

Early Years and Primary Studies programmes at University Centre Colchester are designed to be fun and rewarding whilst being tailored to your individual requirements with a variety of optional modules and routes to success that suit your interests and needs.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeBA (Hons) LX53 | CertHE LX54
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

This programme is for applicants who are passionate about working in the industry and have significant experience of acting, singing and dance. You will perform in regional and national venues, trained and guided by experienced staff who ensure that your work is seen by industry agents and other professionals.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeWW34
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
ApplicationsThis course is closed for applications
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The skills and knowledge you gain on this course will prepare you for work with many criminal justice organisations. You will develop the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in policing and related professions.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeP100
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

This is an exciting programme of study over three years for the contemporary rock/pop musician seeking a career in the music industry. Areas of study include Performance, Song Writing/Composition, Music Technology and Music Business.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeW341
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
ApplicationsThis course is closed for applications
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

As a University Centre Colchester BEng (Hons) Engineering student, you will gain a systematic understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering that will involve the acquisition of knowledge, the demonstration of enquiry and analysis, and the ability to research engineering issues at the forefront of current engineering practice and development

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration18 months (3 semesters)
Course CodeZU5BEEEP05
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £4,125 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The programme will provide broad based core studies which will develop technological and managerial skills and knowledge. Sharpen your team working abilities and gain the knowledge and skills required to enter the dynamic world of professional construction management.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration4 Years
Course CodeZU5BSATP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,190 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The programme will provide broad based core studies which will develop technological and managerial skills and knowledge. Sharpen your team working abilities and gain the knowledge and skills required to enter the dynamic world of professional construction management.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration4 Years
Course CodeZT1BSCCP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,190 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The course will develop knowledge and understanding of construction processes, management skills, building technology and environmental and sustainability issues. Enhance your career prospects in construction management and quantity surveying through study.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration4 Years
Course CodeZT1BSCSP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,190 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The programme enables you to develop your academic thinking and learning around a range of issues in health and social care, with a clear focus on service users in the community, giving you skills to help addresses a crucial need in society.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration3 Years
UCAS CodeBSc (Hons) L511 | CertHE L512
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
ApplicationsThis course is closed for applications
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyThis course will run subject to approval by the University of East Anglia (UEA). This means the course is currently going through UEA's process to confirm the course will lead to a UEA award. Course re-approval will take place in 2022/23 and is expected to be confirmed by August 2023

The BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Management (Top-up) programme will provide you with the knowledge and experience needed for a professional career in sport and fitness coaching

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
DurationOne Year
UCAS CodeC600
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

This initial teacher training programme provides a combination of theoretical and practice-based study and training covering all the essential aspects of a full teacher role for practitioners in the lifelong learning sector.

LevelLevel 5
LocationColchester
Duration2 years
Course CodeZE6HUCEP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £4,125 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of Huddersfield

A Chartered Manager is someone who can take responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success, with the professional recognition of their ability to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate their commitment to continual learning and development.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
DurationFour years
Apprenticeship Start Dates

Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year. However, the start date for attending college for training, where required, or if delivered online, when sessions begin, will vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up.

Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for September 2023 are open now. To discuss the possibility of starting this apprenticeship programme in February 2023 please contact us using the enquiry form on this page.

The Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills is for those aged 19 and over who want to progress to become a qualified professional counsellor, or gain counselling skills as part of their current profession, for example teachers and nurses.

LevelLevel 3
LocationColchester
Duration36 weeks (One Year)
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for starting in September 2023 are open now
AttendanceOne day per week (Monday). Lesson times will be confirmed upon application.
Fee(s)£2,225*
Awarding/Validation BodyNCFE

The course will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the skills to become a fully qualified, Person-Centred Counsellor, eligible for BACP registration. A strong theoretical knowledge base, together with year one skills practice will prepare you for supervised professional practice.

LevelLevel 5
LocationColchester
Duration2 Years
UCAS CodeB941
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £8,250 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

The programme will provide broad based core studies which will develop skills and knowledge to manage, design and install building services engineering systems. Optional modules will develop specialist pathways particularly in Electrical Installation and Mechanical Services Engineering.

LevelLevel 4
LocationColchester
Duration2 Years
Course CodeZT15841
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £3,085 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

The HNC/HND in Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) allows you to work towards a Higher Education qualification at HNC Level 4 in your first year and HND Level 5 in your second year of study. It makes it ideal for those learners taking their first steps in Higher Education or returning to study after a break.

LevelLevel 4
LocationColchester
Duration1 Year
UCAS CodeC611
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,500
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

The HNC/HND in Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) allows you to work towards a Higher Education qualification at HNC Level 4 in your first year and HND Level 5 in your second year of study. It makes it ideal for those learners taking their first steps in Higher Education or returning to study after a break.

LevelLevel 5
LocationColchester
Duration2 Years
UCAS CodeC612
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,500
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

This programme enables you to gain the industry recognised higher technician qualification for a successful career in the electronics and communications sectors and is suitable for those who have an interest in advanced electronics engineering or manufacturing.

LevelLevel 4
LocationColchester
Duration18 months (3 semesters)
Course CodeZU5HCEEP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,500 for the 3 semesters of study
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

This programme enables you to gain the industry recognised higher technician qualification for a successful career in the electronics and communications sectors and is suitable for those who have an interest in advanced electronics engineering or manufacturing.

LevelLevel 5
LocationColchester
Duration18 months (3 semesters)
Course CodeZU5HDEEP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,500 for the 3 semesters of study
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

This programme is an industry recognised qualification that builds skills currently in high demand, providing access to exciting opportunities and career prospects within a challenging and rewarding sector.

LevelLevel 4
LocationColchester
Duration18 months (3 semesters)
Course CodeZU5HCMEP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,500 for the 3 semesters of study
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

This programme is an industry recognised qualification that builds skills currently in high demand, providing access to exciting opportunities and career prospects within a challenging and rewarding sector.

LevelLevel 5
LocationColchester
Duration18 months (3 semesters)
Course CodeZU5HDMEP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £6,500 for the 3 semesters of study
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

This Masters course is designed to improve existing educators from a variety of educational levels to prepare for middle management and the NPQH programmes by producing work relating to a series of modules that they can study.

LevelLevel 7
LocationColchester
Duration2 years (optionally up to five years)
Course CodeZE6MAEDPO1
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £3,375 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of East Anglia

A Manufacturing Engineer will primarily support the activities involved in bringing design programmes into manufacture.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
DurationTypically 5 to 6 years. This duration may be reduced for a candidate with previous relevant experience and/or someone already part qualified. Alternatively this may also be a progression route from a relevant Advanced Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Start Dates

Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year. However, the start date for attending college for training, where required, or if delivered online, when sessions begin, will vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up.

Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for September 2023 are open now.

This Postgraduate programme is designed to encourage students to achieve the aims through engaging in activities which are directly related to their own teaching context.

LevelLevel 7
LocationColchester
Duration2 Years
Course CodeZE6HUPGP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModeFull-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £4,125 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of Huddersfield

This course is designed to encourage students to achieve the aims through engaging in activities which are directly related to their own teaching context.

LevelLevel 6
LocationColchester
Duration2 Years
Course CodeZE6HUPFP01
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)2022-23: £4,125 per year
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of Huddersfield

The Trinity Certificate in TESOL Level 5 course is intended for those with little or no teaching experience and provides a comprehensive practical introduction to Teaching English to others.

LevelLevel 5
LocationColchester
Duration19 Weeks
Course CodeZT67491
Academic Year2023-2024
Study ModePart-Time
Start DateSeptember 2023
ApplicationsApplications for full-time and part-time programmes starting in September 2023 are open now
Fee(s)TESOL: £1,545*
Awarding/Validation BodyTrinity College