WHY CHOOSE HIGHER EDUCATION AT NWSLC?

You can achieve a degree here with us at NWSLC. Our titles may look different to universities, but you can still stay local and gain a degree. A HNC is equivalent to the first year of a degree, HNDs and foundation degrees to the first two years of a degree, and our top-up courses are equivalent to the third year, and once you’ve completed that, you will be awarded with a degree from one of our University partners. Here are some of the reasons why students choose to study with us:

Lower fees

Studying a higher education course with us is exceptional value for money and up to 30% less than at a university. Students can apply to Student Finance to pay for their course and apply for the maintenance grant, just like at university.

Local to you

Many students choose to study with us as we are local to them. Our campuses are easy to access by public transport and some students find that it minimises impact on other aspects of their life such as childcare, family commitments and those with part-time jobs.

Student Voice

Listening to our students is important to us. That is why we champion the HE student council, created a HE student ambassador academy and received a great rating on the National Student Survey for student satisfaction.

Specialist teaching and expertise

Many of our staff have worked in industry or continue to practice in their specialist subject area, and therefore are in a great place to share industry knowledge.

We are certified

We are registered and regulated by the Office for Students (the regulatory body for Higher Education in England) and meet all ongoing conditions of registration, including meeting all expectations for quality and standards.

Partner universities

We have long-standing partnerships with two universities, including Coventry University and The University of West London. We have a validated provision, which enables our students to top-up to a full level six degree in some subject areas.

Work-ready

Programmes are designed with the support and help of employers and very much with industry in mind. Students are taught the right skills for the industry that they wish to enter. Placements and work experience are also readily available on our HE courses.

Smaller group sizes

Unlike universities, our group sizes are quite small and just right to offer individual support and guidance.