About Us

Full-Time

Full-time degree applications to University Centre St Helens are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) via www.ucas.com.

The institution code for University Centre St Helens is S51.

Part-Time

If you would like to study for a part-time degree, you do not need to apply through UCAS. Instead, you can apply directly to us using our part-time higher education application form.

What Happens Next?

Your application form will go to our Admissions Team. Each application is treated on its own merit, and we take the time to carefully consider each individual, taking into account a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds, to reach an informed decision. Some degrees require you to attend an interview/audition or to submit a portfolio (if relevant) before an offer will be made.

Entry Requirements

We accept a range of qualifications for entry and also welcome applications from those who wish to return to study after a period out of education and recognise that applicants come from a variety of ages, backgrounds and experiences. 

Entry requirements are typically in the form of UCAS tariff points, however, specific entry criteria for our degrees and higher-level qualification are detailed on our course information sheets. Further information is also available via UCAS at www.ucas.com/tariff-points.

UCAS Extra and Clearing

If you do not receive offers from your five chosen universities, you could get another chance to join us through the UCAS Extra scheme from February, and Clearing in August.

Additional Support Needs

We have a friendly and experienced Learner Support Team, who will work with you and your lecturers to help you to reach your full potential and career aspirations. Our team liaise with current and prospective students to provide information, advice and support about the reasonable adjustments that are available to them at University Centre St Helens.

Our team are also available to support students with applications for the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). For students who already have a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) report, this is shared with our Disability Officer, to ensure that the recommendations for reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

For further information, please contact Anne Ignatius, Disability Officer (HE): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

International Applicants

If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.

Full instructions and further guidance on how to apply is available at ucas.com.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (formally CRB) assist organisations in assessing a candidate’s suitability for a role where the candidate will come into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. As a result, some of our degrees may require applicants to undertake a DBS check. In the event of a disclosure, the disclosure must be discussed with the Programme Leader prior to entry onto the degree. The Programme Leader will then provide advice relating to placement and future employment criteria within that particular subject area.

Read more: Graduation

We may be small compared to other universities across the Northwest but this is what makes us unique and able to provide a great community of ambitious and talented individuals, who are looking to take the next adventurous steps towards their future.

From Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs) to Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees, we have a range of qualifications to ensure you are ready to take on your ultimate career or secure an important promotion.

At University Centre St Helens, you will have unrivalled access to experienced lecturers, not to mention smaller class sizes and significantly lower tuition fees, which all contributes to your student experience.

Our students also benefit from modern facilities and learning spaces, including our multimillion-pound libraries, a study hub, common room, IT suites and our very own Starbucks.

We hope that you will consider joining our community of successful and inspirational undergraduates and we look forward to welcoming you to University Centre St Helens.

University Centre St Helens offers a friendly and supportive learning environment with smaller class sizes and our experienced lecturers will help you to get the most out of your degree, ensuring that you have plenty of regular contact time with them. 

Libraries

With over £1 million investment in our libraries at the St Helens Town Centre Campus, STEM Centre Campus and Knowsley Main Campus, they have a substantial collection of learning resources to support your studies including books and magazines.

Student Hub

All University Centre St Helens' students have exclusive access to a dedicated study hub and quiet study areas.

Located on the third floor at the St Helens Town Centre Campus, the study hub is fully equipped with soft furnishings and is the perfect place to relax, meet friends, or recharge before your next lecture.

The hub includes a dedicated IT suite equipped with computers, printers and a quiet study space.

Starbucks

We proudly serve Starbucks in our library at the St Helens Town Centre Campus. Take a break between your studies and drop in for a coffee!

The relaxed atmosphere in our Starbucks provides the perfect setting for those wishing to work in a more informal atmosphere, or for group work sessions, where you are sharing ideas and collaborating with peers.

Academic Skills Workshops

You are able to access a range of free workshops that will help you to develop the higher-level academic writing skills needed for success at degree level.

Delivered from the library at all of our campuses (St Helens Town Centre, STEM Centre, Knowsley Main Campus and IAMTech), sessions will support students in developing analytical and evaluating writing, revision skills, critical thinking, editing and proofreading skills.

Sessions available throughout the academic year include:

• College and Partner University Resources

This session introduces students to the University Centre St Helens library resources, the appropriate partner university library resources and other key sources of information, required for use at undergraduate level.

• Identifying Reliable Resources/Evaluating Sources

Providing students with the skills needed to successfully evaluate different resources, academic or otherwise, this session provides a particular focus on websites and the reliability and value of information available, whilst offering skills that are transferable to other methods of research.

• Referencing (APA or Harvard) and Academic Integrity

This session will cover the importance of correct academic referencing, plagiarism and academic integrity; vital skills for writing at undergraduate level. Students will complete several exercises around in-text referencing and writing bibliographies.

• Time Management and Organisation

This session will allow students to assess their own time management, identifying strategies to improve time management and encourage discussions around solutions to common organisational problems.

• Research Workshops
• Note Taking