Degree level courses designed with future employability in mind.
Develop all the skills you need for a successful career
Studying a higher-level course opens up a world of opportunities, such as enhancing your professional prospects, boosting your potential earnings and taking your professional network to the next level.
Our students graduate from a wide range of higher-level courses each year. We are also part of the RNN Group, which owns Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College, allowing easier access to higher-level qualifications across the regions we serve.
By studying with us, you’ll benefit from:
Find out more about how you can gain degrees on your doorstep by downloading our prospectus.
You can apply for a course directly by completing our online application form at any time throughout the year.
Before continuing with your application, please have the following information ready:
You can apply for some of our courses via UCAS; these include BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), Foundation Degrees, HNCs and HNDs.
Visit: www.ucas.com/students/apply
To find our courses either enter the centre code ‘R52’, ‘University Centre Rotherham’ or ‘RNN Group’.
If you need support with your application please contact our Enquiries Team on 01709 362111.
Following your application, you will be invited to a course interview to:
If your course interview has a successful outcome, you will receive either an offer or a conditional offer for a place on the course with us. A conditional offer may be subject to your exam results and references.
You only need to apply once and complete one application form, even if you are applying for more than one course.
Our Enquiries Team are here to assist you with completing your online application should you require it. You can contact them on 01709 362111.
Celebrating achievement
After much anticipation (and years for some cohorts), we celebrated the achievements of our Higher Education students at Rotherham United’s AESSEAL New York Stadium, accommodating hundreds of proud families and students graduating from classes as far back as 2019. The celebrations spanned over three days, commemorating the success of over 350 graduates from the RNN Group of Colleges courses, including Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College, and the state-of-the-art University Centre Rotherham (UCR).
Our graduation ceremonies included inspirational guest speakers, a brass band, commemorative certificates, and a sea of graduands in gowns and caps, surrounded by proud families and friends.
Below is one of the professional videos taken of our ceremonies. Not the one you attended? Pop over to UCR’s graduation webpage, which has a well-made video for each one of our ceremonies.
Eligible students studying their first Higher Education course do not have to pay any tuition fees upfront. Many students fund their course fees by taking out a student loan via the Student Loans Company.
The student loan is repayable from the April after you have completed your course and when your earnings rise over £27,295 per year.* This amounts to £2,274 a month, or £524 a week.
When you earn above this amount, you will only pay back 9% of anything you earn over £27,295.
What you pay is linked to what you earn, not what you owe. If you never earn over that amount, you don’t pay anything back. Any outstanding loans will be written off after 30 years.
*Please note that these figures only apply to students who started their HE course from September 2012.
There may be maintenance loans and grants available to eligible students to support with living costs during your studies.
You can apply for a Maintenance Loan via the Student Loans Company at the same time as applying for a Tuition Fee Loan. The amount you pay back will then be deducted from your salary by your employer, similar to tax deductions and national insurance payments.
Below is a example of loan repayments:
Income per year | Monthly income before tax | Monthly repayments |
£27,295 | £2,274 | £0 |
£28,000 | £2,333 | £5 |
£29,500 | £2,458 | £16 |
£31,000 | £2,583 | £27 |
£33,000 | £2,750 | £42 |
Information regarding funding is subject to change, so it is important that you check the following website for the latest information: www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance
For further information about Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans eligibility, applications and repayments visit the Student Loans Company website at: www.slc.co.uk
Advanced Learner Loans are tuition fee loans designed for students aged 19* or above, who are undertaking eligible Level 3 to Level 6 courses. This funding route may be an option for students applying for one of the Level 3 Access to Higher Education courses.
More information about the Advanced Learner Loans can be found at: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan For students who aren’t able to access tuition fee loans, we offer flexible repayment options.
*If you are aged 19 – 23 years old and studying your first Level 3, there will be no cost for the course.
There may be other ways in which we can support your learning.
Where students are struggling financially, they can apply for a HE hardship payment. This is a one off payment, to reduce the barriers to learning. Learners must have accessed all funding available through the Student Loans Company and provide household income evidence for assessment.
This is an independent agency which may be able to help people get funding for further or higher education if you do not qualify for government funding. For more information visit the EGAS website or call 020 7254 6251.
It may be possible to receive financial support to cover any additional study related costs you incur due to a disability, depending on which college you choose to study with.
If you have a sensory or physical disability, a medical condition, a mental health difficulty or a specific learning disability, such as Dyslexia or Dyspraxia, you may qualify to apply for support.
DSA is available to both new and existing students, full-time or part-time and has no age limit.
If you qualify for Disabled Students’ Allowance you will need to have a DSA Needs Assessment to decide on the support you will need on your course.
Once you have received your letter from the funding body advising you that you are now approved for funding, you will need to arrange a needs assessment appointment. For further information please visit www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
Across our College Group we are able to support learners studying on courses up to and including Level 3, with additional costs associated with learning e.g. travel and equipment. To be eligible you must have accessed the appropriate loan (Student Finance England or Advanced Learner) and provide household income evidence.
Full-time Higher Education students with children can apply for a Childcare Grant to help with childcare costs for children under 15, or under 17 if they have special educational needs. You must be eligible for student finance to apply for a Childcare Grant. For further information and eligibility criteria, please visit www.gov.uk/childcare-grant
If you haven’t yet applied to university, have changed your mind about your current course choice, or your circumstances have changed, then you can use Clearing to find alternative courses to study.
See our Clearing page for more information.
A selection of student accommodation is available within the local area. Click on the links below to visit the accommodation websites for further information.
The majority of student accommodation mentioned was found in Sheffield but is only a short train or bus ride into Rotherham.
UCR does not take any liability for the student accommodation information published on this page.
Select your course to begin your application
ACCA (FIA) Diploma in Accounting and Business
ACCA (FIA) Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Assistant Practitioner
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies (Top-up)
Counselling
Counselling
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Adult Care
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies
Leader in Adult Care
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Education and Professional Development (Top-up)
Certificate in Education: Full-time
Certificate in Education: Part-time
Foundation Degree in Learning Support
Master of Arts (MA) in Education and Professional Development
PgCE/PGCE: Full-time
PgCE/PGCE: Part-time
HNC Engineering
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in General Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
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