University Education

What is University Education?

University education, usually known as higher education, is the next step after further education. Our university education qualifications include:

Higher National Certificates (HNC)
Foundation Degrees
Degrees (BSc, BA or BEng with Honours)
Higher Apprenticeships
Degree Apprenticeships

Why should I study at Furness College?

As the largest provider of education and training in South Cumbria studying with Furness College can offer you a wide range of benefits:

Over thirty years’ experience of providing university education
Learn while you work, thereby reducing costs and loans
University qualifications which are validated by the University of Lancashire, the University of Cumbria, Lancaster University or Pearson
Accreditation by the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
University qualifications which are relevant to future employment opportunities
Small group sizes which are friendly and supportive and help to improve confidence
Courses which fit around the workplace and a busy home life
Reduced transport costs
A network of support including personal tutors and additional support
High standards of tuition
Excellent training resources which meet industrial/commercial standards
Progression routes to honours degree courses or employment
Superb facilities including several IT suites with subject specific software
Resource Centre with quiet study areas, resources and computers

At Furness College we provide degrees in a range of professional/technical subjects which can be studied part-time. Many students either progress directly into employment or transfer to the third and final year of an honours degree course.

The subjects on offer are:

Business
Children, Young People and their Services
Computing
Construction
Education
Engineering – Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic
Teacher Training (Post-16)

Documents

Higher Education documents, such as fees and the access and participation plan, can be found here.