Boost your career with our cost-effective university-level 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. We offer strong industry connections, small class sizes, and expert tuition to enhance your skills and career prospects.
To find out about Higher Educations fees at Walsall College and the financial help available click here
Why study University Level Courses at Walsall College?
Walsall College is the perfect setting to prepare you for the current - and future - challenges of your career. Here are 3 great reasons to boost your career with one of our HI:ED courses:
Study our HNC/D and top-up degree courses at a fraction of the price of university with no compromise on quality. Course fees at university cost anywhere up to £9,000 per year, whereas our full time HNC/D courses are typically £6,000* which represents great value for money! Many of our HNC/HNDs can be studied part time with a fee of £3045 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.
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, giving you access to cutting-edge facilities and expert tuition from industry professionals.
Step into our campuses for the first time and you’ll be impressed. It’s a great place to study. Our fully-equipped Learning Resources Centres 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 cappuccino 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 HTQ Computing for England
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 HTQ Computing for England (2022)
- 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 Diploma in Creative Media Production
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HTQ in Public Services
- Pearson Level 5 HTQ Diploma in Public Services
- Pearson BTEC HTQ Level 4 in Hospitality Management 2025
- Pearson BTEC HTQ Level 5 in Hospitality Management 2025
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 Birmingham City University and Staffordshire University


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