If you want to go to University but don’t have the right qualifications, then one of our Access courses will help.
The courses are specially designed to let you explore the subject area you want and prepare you for Higher Level study – giving you everything you need to start University.
Many of our students go onto to study degrees in Nursing, Criminology, Sociology and more.
It's a life changing place. I started the access course in 2013 without a qualification to my name and not much hope. Last year I started my PhD. I'm now a different person.
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Did you know? Working-age graduates earned £10,000 more than non-graduates in 2018 and had higher employment rates.
Rated by Ofsted as an Outstanding Provider
student pass rate for 2021-22
of students rated the College as good or outstanding in supporting them to improve their confidence to learn
“Having left school with no qualifications, I never thought I’d get to where I am now.” - Tracy
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Amazing college and amazing tutors. I can't believe how quick the time went. I've left not only achieving my Diploma in Humanities and Social Science; I've also taken with me confidence and aspirations to be the best I can be.
They do everything they can to support you and help you, and it really does feel like a little community whether you live there or not. My confidence has grown immensely since starting here and I will miss coming when my Access to Higher Education Diploma is finished!
It's a life changing place. I started the access course in 2013 without a qualification to my name and not much hope. Last year I started my PhD. I'm now a different person.
Northern College for adults changed my life. I did short courses and an Access to Higher Education course. I am now a midwife with a first class degree.
Fully focus on your studies by staying on-site with us.
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We have acres of National Trust gardens and parkland to explore right outside our building.
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We’re rated by Ofsted, the UK education standards office, as Outstanding.
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We have outstanding pass rates, to ensure our students achieve and progress.
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We have a whole team to support you through your studies to make sure you do well.
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Make new friends and study alongside like-minded adults as part of our unique learning community.
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