Our University Partners
Here at University Centre Somerset, our degree programmes are validated by some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. We work closely with them on quality assurance, giving you the opportunity to achieve a widely recognised and well-respected qualification, while benefiting from our first-rate facilities and teaching.
Enjoy the best of both worlds
University Centre Somerset has several Higher Education partnerships including University of Plymouth, The Open University, Oxford Brookes and UWE Bristol (University of the West of England), which validate our foundation and honours degrees. These partnerships exist to widen participation in higher education and deliver a high standard of education to the communities we serve.
The Open University
If you wish to request any policies, regulations and academic handbooks relating to your studies from this University Partner, please contact the HE Team via he@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk or contact the University Partner direct.
Oxford Brookes University
If you wish to request any policies, regulations and academic handbooks relating to your studies from this University Partner, please contact the HE Team via he@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk or contact the University Partner direct.
Oxford Brookes University student regulations, policies and procedures can be found on the University’s website here.
University of Plymouth
If you wish to request any policies, regulations and academic handbooks relating to your studies from this University Partner, please contact the HE Team via he@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk or contact the University Partner direct.
University of Plymouth student regulations, policies and procedures can be found on the University’s website here.
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
If you wish to request any policies, regulations and academic handbooks relating to your studies from this University Partner, please contact the HE Team via he@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk or contact the University Partner direct.
UWE Bristol student regulations, policies and procedures can be found on the University’s website here.
Helpful information
Finance
From government-funded tuition and maintenance loans to our own targeted bursaries and grants, there are numerous ways to fund your studies.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programmes provide individuals with the opportunity to train on the job, gaining a nationally recognised qualification while earning a salary.
Term Dates
Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays and
scheduled breaks, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.