Fees and Charges for Higher Education Provision
Fees for full time and part-time Higher Education (HE) courses are set in accordance with the fee limits prescribed by the Government through the Higher Education and Research Act 2017. HE course fees are published on the College website and Student Loan Company Portal, as required by Office for Students (OfS) . The information below is a general guide to our standard course fees. We also have a range of non-standard fee higher education courses so it is important to check individual course pages by visiting Preston College. Additional information relating to fees can be found in the Fees Policy:
Additional information relating to fees can be found in the Fees Policy:
Fees differ from course to course, so please visit your chosen course page for confirmation.
Rate of Fees
New Student 2024-25 Entry
| Type of Provision | Home Rate | Tuition fees | Per year/module |
| Full Time | |||
| Foundation Degrees | UK students | £6000 | Per year |
| Honours Degrees | UK Students | £6000 | Per year |
| Top-up Degrees | UK Students | £6000 | Per year |
| Part Time | |||
| Initial Teacher Training Course (PGCE/CertEd) | UK Students | £3500 | Per year |
| Higher National Certificate (HNC) | UK Students | £3500 | Per year |
| Modular HE | |||
| HN Flex* | UK Students | £875 | Per unit |
| Initial Teacher Training Course (Preparatory) | UK Students | 1200 | Single module |
| Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP)** | UK Students | N/A | Per MAP module |
| Recognition of Prior Learning*** | UK Students | Fees are charged based on the number of units/modules and amount of credit applied for. | |
New Student 2025-26 Entry
Tuition fees for Higher Education courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are currently under review.
This review reflects recent government reforms, including a nationwide increase in fee caps and inflationary adjustments after fees remained static for over a decade. Preston College is committed to maintaining competitive fees while ensuring the sustainability and quality of our provision, enabling us to continue delivering an exceptional student experience. Revised full and part-time programmes fees will take into account the guidance given by the Government and the Office for Students (OfS). Tuition fees for Starting September 2025 are subject to confirmation by Office for Students.
Tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and specific grants are available from Student Finance England to cover the cost of tuition fees and help towards living costs. Any repayments due are only made after you complete your studies and are dependent on your income, not on what you borrowed.
For more information please visit Changes to tuition fees: 2025 to 2026 academic year – GOV.UK
Please also refer to the Student Protection Plan (for HE students only) for further details on Higher Education fees.
Higher Education Bursary
Learners on eligible HE courses may be eligible for a HE bursary to support their studies – this will be subject to application and review of evidence supplied, in line with the bursary rules.