NCG University Courses for Mature Students: CertHE and Foundation Degrees in London, Leeds, Birmingham and Leicester
Quick answer
NCG runs university-level CertHE (1 year) and Foundation Degree (FdA) (2 years) courses for home and mature students in London (Canary Wharf), Leeds, Birmingham and Leicester.
- Entry: a Level 3 qualification, or 2 years' customer-facing work experience.
- English: no English test.
- Study: 1 day on campus and 1 day online, on weekdays.
- Fees: £9,790 a year, covered by Student Finance for eligible home students.
Courses
- CertHE Health and Social Care (1 year)
- CertHE Business and Management (1 year)
- CertHE Computing (1 year)
- FdA Business and Management (2 years)
- FdA Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing (2 years)
- FdA Health and Social Care (2 years)
- FdSc Computing (2 years)
A Foundation Degree is worth two-thirds of a bachelor's degree, and you can usually top it up to a full degree with one more year.
Entry requirements
You need one of these:
- a Level 3 qualification with 64 UCAS points;
- 2 years' customer-facing experience, backed by a recent payslip;
- experience shown on your CV, plus a payslip from the last 3 months.
Documents: ID or passport, proof of your immigration status (for example settled or pre-settled), a personal statement of at least 300 words and proof of address.
Assessment
- a 250-word writing test;
- a short reading test;
- a 10-minute informal interview;
- no English test.
Timetable and intakes
- 1 day on campus and 1 day online, weekdays only.
- Intakes: September and January.
Campuses
- London: Exchange Tower, Harbour Exchange Square, Canary Wharf, E14 9GE
- Leeds: Coronet House, Queen Street, LS1 2TW
- Birmingham: Apsley House, 35 Waterloo Street, B2 5TJ
- Leicester: Bankfield, 132 New Walk, LE1 7JA
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Frequently asked questions
Can I study at NCG without qualifications?
Yes, if you have 2 years' customer-facing work experience. Otherwise you need a Level 3 qualification with 64 UCAS points.
Does NCG need an English test?
No. You do a 250-word writing test, a reading test and a short interview instead.
How many days a week do NCG courses take?
2 days: 1 day on campus and 1 day online, on weekdays.
Where are NCG's campuses?
London (Canary Wharf), Leeds, Birmingham and Leicester.
How much do NCG courses cost?
£9,790 a year, covered by a Tuition Fee Loan for eligible home students.