University Centre Course Fees

University Centre Course Delivery Pattern Duration 2024 - 2025 Qualification Fee 2024-25 per annum
Certificate in Education Certificate in Education 2 days + placement 1 year £7,500 £7,500
Certificate in Education 1 evening + placement 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Higher National Certificate (HNC) – part-time Applied Science 1 Part Time Day 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Business 1 Part Time Day 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Computing 1 Part Time Day 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Computing (Network Engineering) 1 Part Time Day 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Construction and the Built Environment 1 Part Time Day or 2 evenings 2 years £6,500 £3,250
Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) 1 Part Time Day or 2 evenings 2 years £6,500 £3,250
Electrical Engineering 1 Part Time Day 2 years £6,500 £4,333 (yr 1) £2,167 (yr 2)
Mechanical Engineering 1 Part Time Day or 2 evenings 2 years £6,500 £2,167 (yr 2)
Higher National Diploma (HND) full-time Applied Science 3 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Business 2 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Computing (HTQ) 2 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Counselling and Applied Psychology (Integrative) 2 years £9,000 £4,500
Sport and Exercise Science 3 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Electrical Engineering 2.5 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Travel and Tourism Management 3 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Mechanical Engineering 2.5 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Public Services 3 days 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Higher National Diploma (HND) part-time Electrical Engineering 1 Part Time Day 3 years £13,000 £4,333
Mechanical Engineering 1 Part Time Day 3 years £13,000
Construction 1 Part Time Day 3 years £13,000 £4,333
Foundation Degrees Children, Young People & their Services (full-time) 1 day + placement 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Creative Industries* – specialist pathway (Graphic Design) 3 days + placement 2 years £15,000 £7,500
Degrees (Top-up) Full Time Business TBC 1 year £7,500 £7,500
Computing 2 days 1 year £7,500 £7,500
Education Studies 1 day 1 year £7,500 £7,500
Creative Practitioner 2 days 1 year £7,500 £7,500
Degrees (Top-up) Part Time Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1 PTD 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering 1 PTD 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Computing 1 PTD 2 years £7,500 £3,750
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 2 days + placement 1 year £7,500 £7,500
1 eve + placement 2 years £7,500 £3,750

‘University Centre Advantage’ – offer to students

At the University Centre Wigan & Leigh College we are continuously improving our student experience with a focus on teaching and learning. As a new student you will have the opportunity to get ahead with our ‘University Centre Advantage’.

This is a personal and professional development programme to help you to develop your potential providing extra opportunities to support your achievement and progression into further study and employment. Courses charging fees of £7500 or prorata for part-time will provide you with opportunities to enhance your student experience such as additional resources, qualifications and educational visits.

During your course this includes the opportunity to participate in:

  • the University Centre Research Symposium- an event designed to showcase your work to peers and academics
  • the University Centre Seminar programme- a programme of additional lectures and seminars by lecturers and guest speakers
  • careers and progression advice and events