Working in Partnership
St Helens College has developed strong links with a variety of universities to ensure that you graduate with a prestigious qualification. When you choose to study a Foundation Degree or Honours Degree at St Helens College, you will receive the benefits of smaller learning groups and increased contact time with our experienced lecturers, whilst graduating with nationally recognised qualification, validated by a major university.
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is proud to be working in partnership with St Helens College to provide individuals with a range of learning opportunities in Higher Education.
As a student studying at a partner institution, you are still very much part of the UCLan community. You have the same status as on-campus students and can enjoy the benefits of facilities and services, including:
- Library
- Online resources
- Sports centres
- Student services
- Student’s Union
The courses based at partner institutions are also governed by the same entry requirements and course regulations as students at the main University campus, which means that you can progress onto the University to complete your programme or to study for a higher qualification: for example you can progress from a Foundation degree to an Honours Degree.
St Helens College has worked in partnership with Edge Hill University for several years to create better futures for people. Edge Hill University has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2011 and is in the top 4 in England for graduate employment.
Students studying at St Helens College on a programme validated by Edge Hill University can enjoy the benefits of the universities facilities and services including the library and a selection of online services.
St Helens College is proud to be a partner institution of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), delivering a strong portfolio of degree programmes.
LJMU is a contemporary university with the aim to give people the opportunity to maximise their potential through degree programmes that are stimulating, challenging and exciting.
As a student studying on a programme validated by LJMU, you will be entitled to use the universities library and resources at any of their three learning resource centres, as well as the Students Union.
St Helens College is a partner institution of University of Salford to deliver foundation degrees validated by the university.
As a student studying at St Helens College on a programme validated by Edge Hill University, you will have access to a range of library resources at the university. Students have access to a wide range of books, journals and magazines as well as a selection of electronic resources and photocopying facilities.
Students that successfully complete a foundation degree validated by the University of Salford can apply to progress directly onto the third year of a specified honours degree programme delivered by the university.
St Helens College have worked in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and IT employers to design a foundation degree IT that is delivered at the College and validated by the University.
Sheffield Hallam University prides itself on making a difference to the students it works with. Students that successfully complete the foundation degree will have the opportunity to progress onto the final year of the honours degree programme delivered at Sheffield Hallam University.
St Helens College has recently formed a new and exciting partnership with York St John University to deliver the BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management (Top up) programme.
York St John University is outstanding and is known for its high quality and academic excellence. The University is committed to the provision of excellent, open and progressive higher education that embraces difference, challenges prejudice and promotes justice.
