WALSALL COLLEGE UNIVERSITY CENTRE: YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
The Walsall College University Centre is a dynamic partnership between Walsall College and the University of Worcester, bringing university-level education right to the heart of Walsall.
Whether you’re progressing from college or looking to study and train in an environment tailored to your needs and ambitions, this is the ideal way to study higher education courses locally – and affordably.
Why study University Level Courses at Walsall College?
Here are 3 great reasons to boost your career with one of our HI:ED courses:
Starting at around £6,000 for HNC/Ds and £7,500 for Level 6 top-ups, our fees are much lower than traditional universities, with no compromise on quality.
Many of our HNC/HNDs can be studied part time with a fee of £3,045 per year. There are grants and loans available to help pay for your tuition and living costs. We also have the option to pay by instalments.
Find out more about our higher education fees and the financial help available here.
Industry and employer-led curriculum!
Whether you’re working on live briefs set by employers, attending workshops, picking up industry-endorsed qualifications or getting hands-on in the workplace, it all gives you the kind of experiences that employers love.
Our courses are developed with the help of a range of employers, to help get you ready for work and the careers of the future.
Step into our campuses for the first time and you’ll be impressed. It’s a great place to study. Our fully-equipped Digital Learning Zone and drop-in learning decks combine traditional library services with the very latest technologies and facilities. We’ve got interactive whiteboards, free Wi-fi and even an exclusive learning deck for our HI:ED students.
It’s a fantastic environment - not just for learning but also for leisure. Chat over a latte in our Littleton Bistro. Catch up with friends in the student lounge. Relax on the sofas in our breakout areas or work up a sweat in the gym.
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)
HTQs, developed with employers and taught by industry experts, focus on in-demand skills. They lead to Level 4 or 5 qualifications, like Foundation Degrees or Higher National Certificates. Courses are typically classroom-based with practical learning components and can take 1-2 years full-time. Flexible part-time and online options are also available.

HTQs we offer are:
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- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Computing for England (HTQ)
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Computing for England (2022) RQF (HTQ)
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HTQ Construction Management for England (2023) RQF
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HTQ Higher National Certificate In Engineering for England (2024)
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HTQ in Public Services
- Pearson Level 5 HTQ Diploma in Public Services
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
University isn’t the only route to a successful career!
Higher and degree apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to earn a nationally recognised qualification, develop professional skills, and receive a salary—all without incurring student debt!
Higher and degree apprenticeships are available in a range of areas at levels 4-6. They combine work with study and may include a work-based, academic or combined qualification relevant to the industry. Levels 4 and 5 are equivalent to a Higher Education Certificate / Diploma or foundation degree, while Level 6 is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
For more information, please call our dedicated Apprenticeships Team on 01922 657000 or complete this form.
University Partnerships
Walsall College has collaborative arrangements with a number of local universities, including University of Worcester, Birmingham City University and Staffordshire University
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