Higher Level Skills and University Qualifications

Kendal College offers high quality degree level programmes including those in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Cumbria.

If you want to take your qualifications to a higher level, upgrade your job skills or learn something new, our Higher Education courses will provide you with many opportunities. Our students enjoy a special relationship with the Universities, with many students progressing to final years of the full degree courses on completion of their Foundation Degree (FDa), full-time Diploma or part-time Certificate courses. For some of our programmes progression to a full degree may shortly be available at the college.

Foundation Degrees are aimed at students who want to progress in their careers or return to work after a career break. If you already have A Levels or a Level 3 qualification such as a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or NVQ, or have completed an Advanced Apprenticeship, then a Foundation Degree/HNC/HND is a good option for you, giving you the opportunity to improve your skills, understanding and knowledge in line with employers needs. You can study a Foundation Degree on a full or part-time basis.
Typically a full-time Foundation Degree/HNC/HND generally takes one or two years, covers six modules per year and up to 12 hours attendance per week at college. Please check with the College for fees for 2012. Typically these will be £4,000–£6,000 per year.

Part-time Foundation Degrees/HNDs generally take a minimum of three years to complete.

There are a number of grants, loans and bursaries that may be available to full and part-time students to help with the cost of fees, materials, the cost of living and even childcare.

How to Apply

Applications for full time courses are made through the UCAS system. You can obtain details from the Higher Education Co-ordinator at Kendal College on 01539 814748 or email highereducation@kendal.ac.uk. Part-time applications are made directly with the College.

Access to Higher Education

The Access programme is designed for adults who want to progress to Higher Education, degree level courses, but do not have the necessary qualifications. This course is a full-time programme and you will attend two days per week. The Access programme consists of a number of Level 3 and Level 2 modules.

A part time programme can also be developed to meet your needs and credit may also be available for existing qualifications.

Access to Higher Education (Business & Enterprise)
Access to Higher Education (Social Sciences)

You must hold a GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in English be over 19 years of age at the beginning of the course and be able to demonstrate that you are ready for study at this level.

In addition you will be required to have a successful interview from the tutor for the relevant programme.

Students who gain the full Access to Higher Education Certificate will have the relevant qualifications to apply for a variety of degree programmes in business, social science and sport subjects.

Higher Education Courses at Kendal College

Course: Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their Services
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Course: Level 4 BTEC Edexcel HNC / HND in Hair and Beauty Management (Hair route)
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Course: HNC / HND in Technical Theatre
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Course: HND Hospitality Management - Full-Time
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Course: HNC Hospitality Management - Full-Time
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Course: HNC Hospitality Management - Part-Time
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Course: BA (Hons) Degree in Social Work
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Course: Foundation Degree in Drawing
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Course: Foundation Degree in Drawing
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Course: Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Film Production (Creative Media Production)
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Course: HND HNC Travel and Tourism
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Course: HND HNC Travel and Tourism
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Course: Foundation Degree in Business
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Course: Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Film Production (Creative Media Production)
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Course: Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
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Course: Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
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Course: Foundation Degree in Integrated Education and Care of Children and Young People
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Course: Foundation Degree in Integrated Education and Care of Children and Young People
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Course: Foundation Degree in Stage Management (Technical Theatre)
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Course: Foundation Degree in Music
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Course: Foundation Degree in Computing
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