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Your choices at 18+

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If you’re eager to continue your professional development, our range of degree, postgraduate and professional courses will give you the skills that you need to succeed at work.

Thinking of a degree?

There has never been a better time to study for a degree and it’s good to know that you don’t have to travel far because at West Herts College we offer great degree courses right here on your doorstep.

If you are returning to study after some time or if you don't have formal qualifications, the Access to HE Diploma can give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed in Higher Education.

Foundation Degrees

Foundation degrees are two year, career-focused qualifications validated by the University of Hertfordshire. They are nationally recognised and highly valued by employers.

We have a range of Foundation degrees for you to choose from, whether you want to boost your business skills, practice advanced beauty therapy, work in the childcare sector or try something altogether more artistic. Once you have finished your Foundation degree you can top up to a full BA or BSc Honours degree at university.

Other courses available to you include the Extended Modular degree, a four year programme where you study the initial year at College and transfer to the University of Hertfordshire to complete your honours degree and the BA Honours top-up in Advertising and Marketing Communications.

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Postgraduate and professional courses to boost your career

Professional qualifications give you the knowledge and experience you need to help you advance in your chosen career. Courses cover subjects and skills that are highly sought after in the workplace, including management, book-keeping, law, marketing, human resources and many more.

Our expert tutors have real life industry backgrounds and bring firsthand experience directly to you, add this to industry visits, live briefs and guest speakers and you have a success story on your CV to catch the eyes of future employers.

£1,500 Consortium College Award

The £1,500 College Award is non-means tested and available to all new UK/EU full-time students studying a University of Hertfordshire Foundation degree at West Herts College. The great thing about the College Award is that you don’t have to pay it back and it is paid directly to you in two instalments per year.

Part–time students are also eligible for the College Award – please contact the University of Hertfordshire for further information.

How to apply

All full-time applications should be made via UCAS. Apply online or request an application form via email or visit UCAS