Kirklees College announces exciting partnership with the University of Central Lancashire

From September 2023, Kirklees College will be offering two brand-new Foundation Degrees in Computing and Business in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

T he two new courses will offer students the chance to earn a highly credited qualification from one of the UK’s top universities. With a core focus on work experience, employability skills and learning relevant to industry needs, both Foundation Degrees offer a tangible, value for money route to employment in two of the UK’s most in demand sectors.

The University of Central Lancashire is a leading modern university with roots stretching back to 1828. UCLan was placed in the top 7% of universities globally by The Centre for World

University Rankings (CWUR) in 2022-2023. As well as enhancing their employment opportunities by gaining a qualification from such a well-respected institution, students who complete one of these Foundation Degrees will also be able to progress onto degree courses at UCLan.

Karin Sykes, Higher Education Manager at Kirklees College commented: “The new partnership with UCLan is part of our Higher Education strategy for the college and allows us to offer courses for our progressing students who want to secure Higher Technical Qualifications that lead to meaningful employment. Both programmes have an industry placement within them which gives students opportunities to further develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours and be ready to move into employment with confidence. This is an exciting time for the college and we look forward to a positive relationship with the university.”