Why choose NCUC?

Looking for a hands-on degree in the heart of Newcastle? At Newcastle College University Centre (NCUC), we do things differently.

Our degrees are designed with employers, taught by tutors who have been there and done that, and delivered in facilities that mirror the workplace – so you graduate ready for the world of work.

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Centre Your Potential

With over 60 career-focused degrees, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, personalised support, and opportunities to work on live briefs and placements with leading employers.

From day one, our priority is helping you build the skills, confidence and experience that employers demand. 

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Investing in your future

Preparing you for a future in industry is at the heart of what we do here at NCUC.

We’ve invested more than £8million into higher education facilities to give you the best possible learning experience. We don’t just have lecture theatres here; you’ll get hands-on in sector-standard environments equipped with cutting-edge technology. 

Whether you’re coding in our immersive cyber security labs, exploring virtual reality in our XR suite, shooting and editing in our creative studios or getting to grips with the robotic arms in our Advanced Manufacturing Suite, you can be sure you’re using the latest tools and technologies.

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Study Spaces

Beyond specialist spaces, you’ll benefit from exclusive learning and social spaces like our Turnbull Suite and HE Hub, which offer meeting pods and break-out areas, as well as dedicated spaces to plug in and charge up. 

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Higher Technical Qualifications

Our Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been developed with employers to ensure that our students are receiving the most relevant skills and knowledge they need to progress in their career after graduation. We offer twelve HTQs at the University Centre across Business, Children and Young People, Computing, Criminology, Policing and Criminal Law, Digital Arts, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Performing Arts and Sport.

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More than a degree

At NCUC, you’ll graduate with more than a degree. You’ll leave with practical experience, industry insight and the confidence to succeed. If you want a university-level education that’s built around your future, choose NCUC. 

Use Your Experience

Recognise Me is a unique service which considers your previous work experience, qualifications and skills and analyses whether you may be exempt from studying certain modules or even a whole level (year) of a degree, saving you valuable study time! The service allows us to assess whether your experience in your job, previous qualifications or training can be translated into module credits (the elements that make up a degree course) or make you eligible for direct entry onto the second year of a Foundation Degree or Honours Degree (Top-Up).