University Centre Newbury (UCN) delivers higher education opportunities to West Berkshire.
UCN provides a solution for the community that sees the continuous development of higher education to support businesses to develop talented employees and enable adults to excel in their careers while gaining nationally-recognised qualifications.
We offer a huge array of flexible learning options to suit the needs of businesses and the community. Students enrolling with us will be able to build their professional development up to postgraduate qualifications, through partnerships with Universities including Bucks New University, without the need to relocate. We provide degrees and other higher-level qualifications in the key sectors of Business & Finance, Engineering, and Health & Social Care.
The content of the degree is very interesting and relevant to the job that I do. The course is well planned and delivered but also adaptable with information that may be beneficial to our job. The course tutors are very supportive, approachable and happy to help, which makes learning easy. More...
As a teaching assistant, I find the course extremely relevant to my job. The course has taught me a lot about children’s learning development, and I’m applying what I’ve learnt so far within my role at the school where I work. Studying for a degree in Newbury is an advantage to me. I was thrilled that UCN’s partnership with the University of Reading made this possible for me. More...
Foundation Degree in Children's Development and Learning
The best thing about my apprenticeship is being given a project to manage and having an employer that is open to questions and helping me. More...
Degree Apprenticeship in Chartered Manager
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My colleague suggested that I apply for the Children’s Learning and Development Foundation Degree as it would support my professional development and further my career. So far, I’ve gained more knowledge to use in my workplace setting. The delivery of the course has been an engaging and positive experience. More...
I enjoy helping learners understand the market, consumer behaviour, trends and the world in which they work or will work in. My experience as a marketing and branding consultant with leading international market players allows me to bring real-life business scenarios into my Leadership & Management teaching. More...
Leadership & Management Lecturer
Congratulations to Xtrac, a long-term apprenticeship partner, for once again receiving the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award.
From engineering marvels to creative masterpieces, students at Newbury College and University Centre Newbury (UCN) have dazzled the community with an innovative end-of-year exhibition and celebratory award ceremonies.
Engineering students recently visited Ocado's 217,000-square-foot (20,160m²) facility in Andover, providing a unique insight into the operations of one of the most technologically advanced grocery fulfilment centres.
Emily Hauxwell, a recent graduate, has successfully started her role as a Junior Graphic Designer at Rebound Electronics in Newbury.