Bradford College University Centre is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to study a degree. University isn’t just for those who have recently completed their A-levels. Bradford College University Centre is a popular choice for mature students, especially those returning to education after a long period of time. If you’re worried about your age, don’t be, you’ll meet lots of people in the same situation, or if you’re worried you won’t have time to study, don’t, as our part-time courses can fit around your other commitments. Studying at Bradford College University Centre offers great value for money. We have lower admission fees than most universities making college based higher education more competitive affordable and leaving you with less debt.
At out University Centre you will benefit from smaller class sizes. Our college environment is more relaxed than many universities, allowing more opportunity for open discussion and one-to-one learning and support. You will also benefit from lower living expenses. Many students fear increasing debts from university fees in addition to accommodation costs when moving away from home. Choosing to study at your local college offers university courses near you, allowing you to remain in a familiar area and giving you the option to live at home. As our degrees are validated by Teeside University, your degree will have university status and your qualification will be recognised by employers and other universities.
We offer a huge choice of Higher Education courses, at a variety of levels including: HNDS, Higher Level Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees, Degrees and Post Graduate programmes; offering more choice and different routes into your dream career. As a college we offer vocationally-focused courses delivered by experienced tutors who have worked many years in their industry. Some of our students choose to participate in placements and work experience opportunities to prepare them for the world of work. We have many opportunities for work experience due to our deep community roots, our diverse network of governors, suppliers, graduates and alumni, in addition to our in-house recruitment company Beacon Recruitment
Studying at Bradford College University Centre will expose you to a diverse mix of people. Our students come from different cultures and communities, they vary in age, race and religion enabling you to work alongside people from different backgrounds, enriching your learning experience. We also have outstanding facilities including the recently built £50 million David Hockney Building, a new £10 million Advanced Technology Centre, as well as a Restaurant, Salon, spa and much more for you to enjoy. Bradford College is based in the heart of Bradford city centre- perfectly placed for local transport links and access to the city’s night life and culture.
Our university centre welcomes almost 3,000 Higher Education students, making us one of the largest providers of Higher Education outside the university sector in the UK. Teacher training is one of our strengths. We are proud to state that 25% of newly qualified teachers teaching primary and 33% of newly qualified teachers teaching secondary in the Bradford district in 2016 were trained at Bradford College. An impressive 93.5% of our University Centre graduates secured employment or went on to further studies within six months of completing their course (DLHE survey results). Bradford as a city has been named among the top ten places to work in the UK by jobs site Glassdoor, and the median base salary for the region is £28,350! So if you’re thinking about your next steps; make Bradford College University Centre one of your five UCAS choices. If you need more information don’t hesitate to contact us on 01274 433333, or email information@bradfordcollege.ac.uk.
