ACHIEVE YOUR DEGREE LOCALLY
University Centre Newbury (UCN) offers higher education opportunities right here in West Berkshire, giving you the chance to achieve recognised qualifications without moving away from home.
Whether you are a Sixth Form leaver, a professional looking to progress your career, or an employer investing in your workforce, UCN provides flexible routes to higher-level study that fit around your ambitions.
We offer a range of pathways including direct entry programmes and higher apprenticeships, allowing you to choose whether you want a traditional study experience, to earn while you learn, or to upskill alongside your current role.
Through our partnership with Bournemouth University, you can study locally and work towards degree-level qualifications, combining the benefits of a university education with the support of a college environment.
Our close links with industry, known as our Skills Partners, ensure that what you learn is shaped by real employer needs. This means you gain relevant skills, meaningful experience, and clear progression routes into employment or further study.
You will study in modern, dedicated facilities within Newbury College, including digital learning spaces and flexible study areas designed to support your success.
At UCN, you can achieve your degree locally.