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University Partners

Graduation Ceremony for St Helens College graduates

Our University Partners

University Centre St Helens has developed strong partnerships with three of the Northwest’s leading universities, which means you will graduate with a quality, nationally recognised qualification, validated by a leading university. 

When you choose to study your degree with University Centre St Helens, you will not only access our wide range of resources but also a university partner’s resources too.

University of Chester

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Our degrees validated by University of Chester are: 

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting 
  • BA (Hons) Game Art  
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design  
  • FdA Criminal Justice  
  • BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up) 
  • BA (Hons) Early Years Practice (Top-up)  
  • FdSc Applied Microbiology 
  • FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness.

You will have access to the following university partner’s resources: 

Library and Resources

You will have access to the University of Chester libraries, together with use of the resource space and Digital Learning Centre at Warrington. 

Chester Students' Union

Students studying at University Centre St Helens are valued members of the Chester Students’ Union (CSU), an independent charitable organisation, which aims to ensure that students are supported, and that students’ views and opinions are voiced at all university meetings.  

Careers and Employability

A range of careers information resources is available through Portal, which can be accessed by both students and academic and personal tutoring staff. These resources are identical to those used by the Careers and Employability team working with students at the University of Chester. 

Student Support and Development

Students registered for University of Chester degrees but based at University Centre St Helens can access all the online self-help resources available on the Student Support and Academic Skills web pages. 

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

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Our degrees approved by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are: 

  • FdA Theatre and Performance  
  • BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance (Top-up)  
  • FdSc Media Production 
  • Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills) 
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills) PGCE  

You will have access to the following university partner’s resources: 

UCLan Library and Resources

A range of library and learning resources are available online. Click here.

UCLan Careers Service

UCLan Partner students can access careers support via CareerEDGE, which provides a range of online career-related materials. Click here.

UCLan Students' Union

UCLan Partner students are automatically members of the UCLan Students’ Union and are welcome to get involved in any of the Students’ Union activities. Click here.

Liverpool John Moores University

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Our degrees validated by Liverpool John Moores University are: 

  • FdA Early Years Practice  

Liverpool John Moores University is a modern, civic university, in the heart of the thriving city of Liverpool, which supports students to maximise their potential through degree programmes that are stimulating, challenging and exciting. 

As a student studying on a degree programme, validated by Liverpool John Moores University, you will be entitled to use the university’s library and resources at any of their three learning resource centres, as well as the Students’ Union. Visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/students for more information.  

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