Start dates

If you are considering studying a Foundation year, HNC or Degree course on a full-time basis we offer multiple intakes throughout the academic year.

Full time and Top-Up start dates

2023/24

Block Start Date End Date
1 11/09/23 20/10/23
2 06/11/23 15/12/23
3 08/01/24 16/02/24
4 04/03/24 12/04/24
5 29/04/24 07/06/24
6 24/06/24 02/08/24

2024/25

Block Start Date End Date
1 09/09/24 18/10/24
2 04/11/24 13/12/24
3 13/01/25 21/02/25
4 10/03/25 17/04/25
5 06/05/25 13/06/25
6 23/06/25 01/08/25

Access to Higher Education

Access courses are designed for people who may not have the conventional educational requirements to enter on to a higher education course. The course will enable you to acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to compete on an equal footing with students starting degree programmes through conventional entry channels like A levels and BTECs.

Access to Higher Education start dates

2023/24

Block Start Date End Date
1 04/09/23 20/10/23
2 13/11/23 13/01/23
3 22/01/23 15/03/23
4 08/04/23 24/05/23

2024/25

Block Start Date End Date
1 02/09/24 18/10/24
2 28/10/24 13/12/24
3 06/01/25 21/02/25
4 10/03/25 24/04/25

Apprenticeship start dates

2024/25

Block Start Date End Date
1 09/09/24 13/12/24
2 13/01/25 17/04/25
3 06/05/25 01/08/25

Find out what qualifications you’ll need, when to start planning, and how to get help with your application.

You could be eligible for tuition fee and maintenance loans, as well as other financial support.

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