Our Preston College University Centre offers a range of Higher Education, Institute of Technology (IoT) technical courses, higher apprenticeships and professional courses to provide high-quality learning with high-grade success rates – on your doorstep. In fact, recent statistics show that 66% of our adult Higher Education learners achieved first class Honours, or equivalent.
Whether you are returning to education, or are looking to improve your current employment prospects, Preston College offers a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. With small class sizes, industry-standard facilities, flexible learning and funding available, you can fit your studies around your work and/or home life. Our courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced tutors, providing you with the necessary skills to advance or change your career.
Recognised as a leading higher level education provider in Lancashire, the Department of Education (DofE) has granted Preston College with the prestigious University Centre status. Our Higher Education programmes are created in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Pearson, as well as working in collaboration with our employer partners to develop the curriculum and ensure our courses meet the needs of the current job market.
Gary started his career as a design engineer and after more than sixteen years working in the construction industry he has returned to college to study a HNC in Construction with the goal to develop knowledge and skills that will take his career to the next level.
“As a design engineer I have found that my role is quite specialised and it can be difficult to find new learning opportunities. The HNC at Preston’s College is the perfect platform for me to develop knowledge of a wide range of construction topics and demonstrate my capacity to learn. It has already proved invaluable in my current role and I know it will help me secure a promotion in the near future.”
After completing a BTEC in Sports Science, Sharlene Davis decided on a career in beauty and, after 11 years working in salons, wanted a new challenge and to further her career. In 2012 she embarked upon the QCF teaching qualification with the Introduction to Teaching, followed by a Level 4 Certificate in Teaching.
“I really wanted a new role but enjoyed working in the beauty industry so decided to combine the two and train to teach. It was a little daunting going back to school but as I did the qualification in stages, it meant I grew in confidence with each step.