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St Helens College in profile
St Helens College is a higher education college. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1987
Founded
12
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for St Helens College, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position20th percentile
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About St Helens College
St Helens College is a higher education college, founded in 1987.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Water Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about St Helens College at a glance.
1987
Founded
St. Helens
Location
12
Programmes listed
Higher education college
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
Ways to study
How you can study at St Helens College:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at St Helens College, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
I am a …
Applying from school or college
You apply to St Helens College through UCAS with your A-levels, BTEC or T-level. Colleges often teach HNCs, HNDs and foundation degrees alongside honours degrees, usually in smaller groups with a hands-on, career-focused approach.
From HND to a full degree
Many students start with an HNC, HND or foundation degree at St Helens College and top up to a full honours degree with a final year of study, a lower-cost, step-by-step route to a bachelor's.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or without traditional qualifications, St Helens College welcomes an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and part-time or work-based routes. Colleges are a strong option for returning learners.
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Programmes at St Helens College
12 programmes at St Helens College. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Art Painting | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | FDA | Business & Management |
| Applied Microbiology | FdSc | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Game Art | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Early Years | FDA | Education & Teaching |
| Theatre and Performance | FDA | Music & Performing Arts |
| Applied Microbiology | FdSc | Biological Sciences |
| Criminal Justice | FdSc | Law |
| Media Production | FdSc | Media & Communications |
| Graphic Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Leadership and Management | HND | Business & Management |
| Sport | HND | Sport & Exercise Science |
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Complete programme list for St Helens College; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (12 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
St Helens College is a campus-based higher education college in St. Helens.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
St. Helens
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Is St Helens College right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in St. Helens
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about St Helens College, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
St Helens College awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in St. Helens with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read St Helens College’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
St Helens College awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about St Helens College
Is St Helens College officially recognised?
Yes. St Helens College is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
What can I study at St Helens College?
12 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to St Helens College?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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