University
Centre
As well as college courses, we also offer Higher Education qualifications – don’t miss your chance to study at the only university centre in Calderdale. From moving up the career ladder to making new friends, choose the local option with Calderdale College. Find out more about our exclusive degree options below.
Do you…
Want to become part of a close-knit community of around 300 students and industry-experienced tutors with access to high quality academic skills support.
Studying with us…
Gives you access to superb on-site facilities for learning, sports and meeting new people.
Why Calderdale…
Our competitive fees and local position help to make your studies more affordable and convenient too.
You’ll enjoy…
The support of our careers and student well-being teams as well as helpful tutors, and there’s every chance you’ll make friends for life along the way.
University Centre
Bursary
Receive a £500 Bursary when enrolling on a foundation degree or HND at our University Centre.
Level 4 Bursary
The University Centre Bursary Scheme is worth £500, for new full-time Level 4 students.
Eligibility for this Bursary Scheme will be based on good attendance and progress in your studies. Each eligible student will receive their first instalment of £150 in December, a second instalment of £150 in March, and the third and final instalment of £200 in July.
For more information about the Bursary Scheme please get in touch:
E-mail: HE Bursary Team – HEBursary@calderdale.ac.uk
Access to HE
If you would like to study a degree but left school without the grades you need, then an Access to HE course could be for you. Our Access qualifications are designed to give you the UCAS points so you can progress to a degree-level course after only one year of study.
Intensive courses in areas such as Health, Art & Design and Social Sciences are available at Calderdale College and prepare students for study as an undergraduate. Around 90% of applicants successfully gain a place at university upon completion of their diploma.
The awarding body of our Access to HE courses is One Awards and by studying with us you are guaranteed an interview with the University of Huddersfield, providing you meet the University’s eligibility criteria.
What careers could
our courses lead to?
*Figures are based on typical salaries in that job role from payscale.com/research/UK/Job
Why Calderdale College?
Learn from the experts – all of our tutors have a wealth of knowledge, experience and employer contacts to set you apart from the rest.
Remain local – your ideal qualification is on your doorstep so you can continue your daily life around your studies.
Save money – Calderdale College offers flexible financial solutions which means there is nothing to stop you from achieving! Studying at the University Centre is more cost-effective than studying at a university. Your tuition fee loan is only repaid once you earn over a certain amount per year.
Enjoy small intimate class sizes with excellent study support compared to university and full or part-time courses to fit around your lifestyle. Our dedicated study support helps you to achieve your learning goals.
We’ll ensure that you have the right sort of support to help them realise your full potential. We also have an award winning careers advice and student services team to support you.
We work closely with employers to ensure our courses deliver the skills and knowledge they need in the workplace and that you need for your chosen career.
We have a range of courses to choose from, from Childcare and Creative Arts to Business and Sport, plus a wide range of professional qualifications on a part time basis from CIPD and ILM to AAT.
Be the best you...
Degree Apprenticeships
Art, Design & Media
Business
Childcare & Early Years
Digital Skills, Media & Computing
| Courses | Attendance |
|---|---|
| Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Software Engineer) BSc (Hons) [Degree Apprenticeship] | 1 day per week (Day Release) |
Music & Performing Arts
Sport & Academies
| Courses | Attendance |
|---|---|
| Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC | 2 days per week |
Teacher Education
Explore our
campus
Here at Calderdale College we’ve invested in fantastic facilities. Don’t just take our word for it, explore on the interactive map below.
Calderdale College Campus
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Percival Whitley Centre
- Digital Skills & Media
- Business & Enterprise
- Apprenticeships
- University Centre
- Professional Studies
- Teacher Education
- Access to HE
- Curriculum Support
- Skills for Life
- Health & Social Care
- Early Years & Childhood Professions
- Dental Nursing
- Maths and English
- Employability & Life Skills
- D Cafe
- ESOL
- Job Centre Plus
- Business Support
- Executive Suite
- Meeting Rooms
- External Funding
- Full Works Salon
- Hair & Beauty
- Multi Faith Room
- 14-16 Suite
- Students Union
- Learning Centre
- Reception
- Cuisine 1893
- DigiHub
- Enrolment Suite
- Learner Services
- Trade Academy
Inspire Centre
- Sports & Fitness
- Animal Care
- Learning Centre
- Outdoor Pitches
Get your fresh Starbucks at our Inspire Café
Located in the Inspire Centre, our Inspire Café sells Starbucks beverages plus a range of sandwiches and snacks. It is open to students, staff and visitors to the Inspire Centre.
Where to find us
The Inspire Café can be found in the Inspire Centre, at our campus on Francis Street, Halifax.
Food and drink available
Within the café you can find a range of sandwiches, panini, cold drinks and Starbucks beverages, plus a range of other snacks.
Loyalty card
We offer an Inspire Café loyalty card, for every Starbucks drink you purchase you will be given a stamp and once you have collected 8 stamps you will get a free drink on us!
University Centre Partners
