Wakefield College

We are delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to the University Centre at Wakefield College. Whether you’re considering studying with us for the first time, or you’re one of the growing number of our current or past students looking to study higher education, we hope that we can give you the information you need to help you to make one of the most significant decisions of your life.

We have a well-established and growing range of university-level courses, which in many cases lead to awards from our partner universities. We’re an alternative higher education provider and we put you, the learner, at the heart of everything we do. Embarking on undergraduate study locally instead of travelling further afield is a choice which an increasing number of students are recognising as both attractive and practical. You could be one of the first students to benefit from our new £7 million Advanced Skills & Innovation Centre, which will become the hub for our University Centre and help us to meet our ambition to provide our higher education students with a high quality experience. The Centre will support our core value of employability, by opening up new opportunities for you to work with employers and each other, and to set up new businesses in a supported environment.

We strive for excellence in our teaching, which supports your employability, and to offer outstanding resources which will enhance your real-world learning experience. Many of our courses are designed in conjunction with employers, which reaffirms our commitment to place the high-level skills which industry needs at the forefront of delivery. At the same time, we’re keen to support you in achieving your academic potential in every way. Our class sizes are relatively small and we ensure that contact time with tutors is maximised, with opportunities for individual support. As a result of this combined focus on skills development and support, we have a proud history of achievement, with many results improving year-on-year and alumni progressing to a broad range of destinations, from postgraduate study to work within high-profile companies.

You’re warmly invited to come and visit us to find out about higher education choices, talk to our staff and students, and get a feel of what we have on offer, we’re sure you’ll be impressed.