University Centre and Access Courses
Why Study Higher Education at South Thames Colleges Group?
Still looking for a course to start in September 2025? There is still time to apply for one of our courses!
Our undergraduate courses are a flexible, competitively priced and excellent value alternative to university. Study for one, two or three years with our BTEC Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), Foundation Degrees (FdAs) and Honours Degrees in a diverse range of subjects.
Unlike many universities, we offer:
- Lower tuition fees
- Smaller class sizes
- Teaching rather than lecturing
- One-to-one support
- Courses with above average contact time per week to fit with a busy working schedule
To arrange a 1-to-1 session to hear more about studying at STCG University Centre and the options available to you please contact our Group Manager for Higher Education and Quality Assurance, Dr Catherine Trenchfield: catherine.trenchfield@stcg.ac.uk
If you are not ready to join one of our undergraduate courses, enrol on one of our Access to Higher Education courses. These courses are specifically designed for those who are 19+ who do not have traditional uni level entry qualifications. Access courses combine subject specialisms at Level 3 with study skills and are designed to prepare you for university-level study.
Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds having achieved a range of qualifications, sometimes after a gap in study, with significant real-world experience. Courses are career-focused with teaching from industry specialists, include up-to-date and career relevant content, and give you a real understanding of your chosen field.
- Staff have a wealth of industry experience
- Exceptional levels of one-to-one support and tutorials
- A total commitment to teaching and learning
- Graduate with a higher level qualification awarded by one of our carefully selected partners including the internationally recognised awarding body, Pearson, and many university partners - or an Access course to facilitate to your next step.
- Excellent transport links to all of our Colleges
- Excellent employment prospects
"I really like the way the tutors are not just teaching, but empowering me."
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