University Centre St Helens

University Centre St Helens With lower tuition fees and smaller class sizes, we offer HNCs, HNDs, Foundation and Honours Degrees

We may be small compared to other universities across the Northwest but this is what makes us unique and able to provide a great community of ambitious and talented individuals, who are looking to take the next adventurous steps towards their future. From Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs) to Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees, we have a range of qualifications to ensure

you are ready to take on your ultimate career or secure an important promotion. At University Centre St Helens, you will have unrivalled access to experienced lecturers, not to mention smaller class sizes and significantly lower tuition fees, which all contributes to your student experience.

What does it actually cost to leave crime behind, not just materially but symbolically? 💭What does it mean to lose being...
10/06/2026

What does it actually cost to leave crime behind, not just materially but symbolically? 💭

What does it mean to lose being someone in a world where you mattered? 🤔

These are the questions Max Dennehy (University of Strathclyde) and Andi Brierley (Leeds Trinity University) address in their new article in The British Journal of Criminology, and they are questions we'll be opening up in the first session of our Criminal Justice Webinar Series.

It's conversation grounded in research and lived experience. And finally, a conversation like this is open to the public.

🎟 Book your place here: https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/event/criminal-justice-webinar/

Interested in studying Criminal Justice with us?
Explore the FdA Criminal Justice at University Centre St Helens, validated by the University of Chester:
https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/subject-areas/criminal-justice/

What does it actually cost to leave crime behind, not just materially but symbolically?What does it mean to lose being s...
04/06/2026

What does it actually cost to leave crime behind, not just materially but symbolically?

What does it mean to lose being someone in a world where you mattered?
These are the questions Max Dennehy (University of Strathclyde) and Andi Brierley (Leeds Trinity University) explore in their new article in The British Journal of Criminology.

We’ll be opening up this conversation in the first session of the St Helens College Criminal Justice Webinar Series.

It’s a discussion grounded in research and lived experience and for once, it’s open to the public.

🎟 Book your place here: https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/event/criminal-justice-webinar/

Interested in studying Criminal Justice with us?
Explore the FdA Criminal Justice at St Helens College, validated by the University of Chester:
https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/subject-areas/criminal-justice/

Meet Bryony, one of our inspiring BA Game Art students at University Centre St Helens! 👾After working in finance, Bryony...
02/06/2026

Meet Bryony, one of our inspiring BA Game Art students at University Centre St Helens! 👾

After working in finance, Bryony decided it was time for a change and chose to pursue something she’d always been passionate about - gaming and art. She previously studied at another university but wanted to move somewhere closer to home where she could truly grow her artistic skills and explore her creativity more freely.

That’s exactly what she found here. 🫶

Bryony says the BA Game Art course has allowed her to express herself in ways she couldn’t before. The learning environment is laid-back and supportive - a refreshing change from her past experiences - and she’s built strong relationships with her tutor and classmates.

🤩 She’s also had lots of opportunities to learn about different roles within the gaming industry, helping her focus her ambitions. Her dream is to work in the gaming sector with a focus on concept art, and with one of her friends graduating last year with top grades, she’s hoping to follow in their footsteps.

💡Her advice to anyone considering a career change:
“Go for it. Take the risk. Take the pay cut if you have to. If you’re not happy, follow your passion.”

We’re so proud of how far Bryony has come - and we can’t wait to see where her creativity takes her next.

29/05/2026

Our Graphic Design students are bringing AR-inspired ideas to life, creating innovative app concepts that respond to real-world environments 📱

Using Figma, they’ve developed interactive prototypes from immersive entertainment to practical tools like dementia support and are now refining them into industry-ready work.

👉 Ready to turn your ideas into real-world projects? Apply now and start your journey with us!

Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design students taken centre stage once again with bold town centre branding ideas 🤩They've steppe...
26/05/2026

Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design students taken centre stage once again with bold town centre branding ideas 🤩

They've stepped into the real world of design as they pitched creative branding proposals inspired by the town’s regeneration. From striking typography to fully formed identities, their work has impressed council leaders and industry professionals alike.

This hands-on experience gave students the chance to present to a live client, build confidence, and gain valuable feedback that shapes their future careers.

👏 A brilliant showcase of talent, professionalism and forward-thinking design, and just the beginning of an ongoing partnership.

Your story doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s 🎓Changing direction, coming back, taking a chance, dreaming big? Wha...
22/05/2026

Your story doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s 🎓

Changing direction, coming back, taking a chance, dreaming big? Whatever your path, it begins with U.

At University Centre St Helens, your goals, your pace and your future shape everything we do. Because no two students are the same, and neither are we.

On display in the town centre, created by local students 🎨The artwork designed by BA (Hons) Graphic Design students at U...
19/05/2026

On display in the town centre, created by local students 🎨

The artwork designed by BA (Hons) Graphic Design students at University Centre St Helens is now live across the hoardings as regeneration work in St Helens continues 👏

This has been more than just a design project. It’s been a chance for students to explore what they love about St Helens, share their hopes for the future and showcase the talent we have right here in our community 💙

As Councillor Richard McCauley said, regeneration is not just about new buildings, but about “providing opportunities for our residents and a place they can be proud to call home now and for future generations.”

For the students, it’s been a real-world experience from start to finish.

Ian Greenall, Head of Creative & Performing Arts, described it as “a privilege for our students to work on a real-world project… and to feel part of the transformation of our town centre.”

Working to a tight deadline and responding to feedback from the Council, students showed real commitment and professionalism throughout, producing work that is now part of the town centre environment.

For student Daryn Ashcroft, seeing their work on display in their hometown is “an honour and a privilege.”

👀 Take a look next time you’re in town and enjoy the fantastic work on show!

Interested in studying Graphic Design? Find out more and apply now 👉 https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/course/ba-hons-graphic-design-full-time-2026-entry/

We are proud to be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.This year’s theme is “Action,” reminding us that small a...
13/05/2026

We are proud to be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

This year’s theme is “Action,” reminding us that small actions can have a real impact. Looking after mental health isn’t about one big change. It’s about the small things we do every day. Supporting ourselves, supporting others and speaking up sooner rather than later.

Taking action early helps protect our mental health, strengthens relationships and contributes to safer, more supportive workplaces. From checking in with a colleague to starting an open conversation, we all have a role to play.
Let’s notice early. Talk early. Act early.

Curious about the unseen world that shapes our health, food and environment? 🧫Applied Microbiology at University Centre ...
12/05/2026

Curious about the unseen world that shapes our health, food and environment? 🧫

Applied Microbiology at University Centre St Helens is designed for people who want a practical science degree with real purpose. Whether you’re starting with the FdSc Applied Microbiology or progressing to the BSc Applied Microbiology (Top-up), you can study full time or part time in a setting where you’re more than just a number.

Small classes, lecturers who know you by name and support that actually fits around your life. This is a university experience shaped around you.

Interested? Find out more and apply today 👉 https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/course-search/?ucterms=category:university-centre.science.*

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