The City of Liverpool College in profile
The City of Liverpool College is a higher education college. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
About The City of Liverpool College
The City of Liverpool College is a higher education college, founded in 1992.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about The City of Liverpool College at a glance.
Ways to study
How you can study at The City of Liverpool College:
Full-time
The standard route at The City of Liverpool College, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Applying from school or college
You apply to The City of Liverpool 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 The City of Liverpool 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, The City of Liverpool 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 The City of Liverpool College
4 programmes at The City of Liverpool College. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Games Design and Concept Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| FD Dental Technology | Degree | Engineering |
| FD Early Years Practice | Degree | Education & Teaching |
| FD Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality | Degree | Business & Management |
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Complete programme list for The City of Liverpool College; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (4 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
The City of Liverpool College is a campus-based higher education college in Liverpool.
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.
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Is The City of Liverpool 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 Liverpool
- 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 The City of Liverpool College, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
The City of Liverpool 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 Liverpool with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read The City of Liverpool College’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
The City of Liverpool College awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
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.
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