What's in it for you?
 
It is acknowledged that people with higher level qualifications earn more money and are twice as likely to be employed in senior roles. Higher level courses give you important transferrable skills and give you an edge in the employment market.
 
At Stoke on Trent College we have many years experience in running higher level courses that deliver excellent results. Studying here, you will meet new people, encounter new ideas and learn more about your chosen subject.
 
Courses are vocational and related to your job. Qualifications are delivered by tutors who have real-world experience and knowledge of the subjects they teach. We keep class sizes small, with an informal atmosphere and provide substantial individual support.
 
We are part of SURF (Staffordshire University Regional Federation) and the University Quarter. Our higher level courses are awarded by Staffordshire University and you will have full access to resources at both the college and university.
 
Financial Support
 
We recognise that in many cases, getting the right financial support can be a key factor in deciding whether to study a course or not. We are able to offer support to all higher education students, depending on your personal circumstances and the type of course you are studying.
 
For full-time students, the main types of financial help you may be able to get are:

  * A Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant
  * A Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees in full
  * A Maintenance Loan - if you live away from home

 For part-time students, you could get financial help through the Fee Grant, Course Grant and other sources, provided that the course:

  * Lasts at least one year
  * Leads to a Higher Education qualification
  * Does not take more than twice as long to complete as the equivalent full-time course

For further information about the financial support available please get in touch.

 
Qualifications/ subjects
 
Foundation degrees are designed in partnership with employers. They equip you with skills and knowledge relevant to your employment. Integrating academic and work-based learning, they allow you to learn alongside your existing job. However, you may also undertake a Foundation degree when returning to work or changing your career.

Foundation degrees are usually equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. Most are offered on a part-time basis and are usually completed within three years, although some Foundation degree courses can be completed within two years. Full-time Foundation degrees are mostly completed within two years. All Foundation degrees offer a guaranteed progression route to at least one named Honours Degree, most of which are at Staffordshire University.

A FLAP award is a “bite size” degree level award made up of one or more Staffordshire University modules in a specialised field and can be completed in a much shorter time than a full degree programme. Why not ask if there’s one that suits your specialist needs?

We also offer a number of Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) and Foundation Year courses.
 
All foundation degrees are subject to amendment as they are validated through Staffordshire University.