About us

CU Scarborough, part of the Coventry University Group, is dedicated to making higher education accessible to more people through our flexible study options. You shouldn’t have to put your life or career on hold in order to study.

At the moment, the world is full of uncertainty. We are constantly having to adapt to new ways of living, working, and communicating. Our plans for the next year, next month or even next week are continually challenged as government guidelines change.

CU Scarborough is committed to providing a course that fits around you.

Take one module at a time

Students study one new module per block, making it much easier to focus and digest information as you’ll only focus on one topic at a time.

A qualification each academic year

Our degrees are broken down so that at the end of each year, you earn a qualification. You can build up your CV as you work towards a degree.

We also have no end-of-year exams, perhaps the biggest source of stress for many students. Assessments are instead set by the course and could include coursework, presentations and more.

Many start times around the year

Each course is delivered in short blocks, usually six weeks in duration. There are six blocks in each year, and you can begin your studies at the start of any block.

You can study 3, 4 or 6 modules a year, depending on your course. In total, you need to study 4 for a HNC, 8 for a HND, or 12 blocks for a degree.

Regular timetables

Whether you have work or caring commitments, we know that one of the most difficult things can be arranging those other aspects of your life around an irregular timetable, so we make things simple.

You can expect up to 20 hours of learning activities per week by attending morning or afternoon sessions every weekday, leaving the rest of your day free. In some instances, you can reduce the hours spent on campus by studying for one full day, or across two evenings. You can then study in your own time across the rest of the week. This timetable is subject to the latest COVID-19 government guidelines.

Payment by instalments

You can choose to pay up front, or in 4 or 6 instalments, to break up the financial burden.

You’ll earn a recognised qualification at the end of the course, or you can decide to continue your studies towards a HND or degree at CU, or transfer to study a degree at Coventry University.

Now could be the best time for a change

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, wanting to retrain with new skills or just missed the September boat, studying with us could be the best way to a new qualification for you.

Full-time

CU Scarborough offers a range of vocational courses taught in a progressive and flexible way that is tailored to meet students’ needs.

Our courses are accessible and linked to skills gaps in the local region, with the aim that they will be more likely to lead directly to employment.

Courses

  • Acting
  • Adult Nursing
  • Adult Nursing Blended Learning
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Management & Leadership
  • Computing Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Early Childhood Development & Learning
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Law & Practice
  • Learning Disabilities Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Primary Education & Teaching Studies
  • Professional Policing
  • Public Health & Community Studies
  • Sport & Leisure Management
  • Sport Performance & Coaching

Multiple intakes

We offer multiple intakes throughout the academic year making higher education more accessible to everyone. Courses can be started at the beginning of any block. We typically offer intakes during:

  • September
  • November
  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

Part-time

Part-time courses at CU Scarborough are delivered in a structured format in order to suit the needs of learners with busy lives. This study mode is suitable for those looking for a convenient route into higher education.

Each course is made up of short blocks of six weeks. You will usually study three blocks in one year. You need to study 12 blocks for a degree, 8 for a HND and 4 for the HNC.

Assessment methods could include coursework, essays, practical or project work, group work, presentations and tests. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the student achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Study one day a week

For many prospective students you may find it convenient to study for your degree or professional qualification on just one day a week.

Contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials. Our courses are taught by academics and industry professionals.

Depending on the course, teaching normally takes place 9am-5pm one day a week.
Please note: part-time courses run subject to numbers.

Study in the evening

If like many people, you regularly find yourself busy with other commitments during the daytime, you could find the option to study during evenings the ideal solution.

The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials.

Depending on the course, teaching normally takes place 6pm-10pm two evenings a week.
Please note: part-time courses run subject to numbers.

Courses

  • Health & Social Care Foundation Year

Foundation

If you haven’t met the entry requirements for your chosen course or have changed your mind about the subject you want to study, our Foundation Years can provide you with a pathway to higher education.

Courses

  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Nursing & Allied Health Professions
  • Nursing Associate
  • Sport Performance & Coaching

Entry points

At CU Scarborough we offer entry points onto our Foundation and Undergraduate throughout the academic year making higher education more accessible to everyone. Courses can be started at the beginning of any block so you don’t need to wait for September to beginning studying with us.

We typically offer students the opportunity to start in:

  • September
  • November
  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

Top-Up Degrees

Top-up degrees are for those who have successfully completed a HND or Foundation Degree and want to study further and progress onto the final year of an Honours degree programme.

Although a HND or a Foundation Degree is an excellent qualification in itself, depending on your career ambitions, you may decide that it’s worth studying a little longer for a BA/BSc degree. Topping up your HND or Foundation Degree will typically take one further year of study. We offer a range of study options which you could consider; day, evening or weekends. You also have the option to spread your study over a longer period of time if you wish. We would be happy to discuss what might be the best option for you.

There are a number of benefits in topping up your current qualification to an Honours degree. By completing the top-up course you will help to demonstrate to an employer that you have the academic, organisational and management skills needed for your chosen career path. Topping up to a degree at Honours level may also open up further opportunities available to you in the future.

Top-Up Degrees

  • Acting
  • Adult Nursing
  • Adult Nursing Blended Learning
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Management & Leadership
  • Computing Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Early Childhood Development & Learning
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Law & Practice
  • Learning Disabilities Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Professional Policing
  • Primary Education & Teaching Studies
  • Public Health & Community Studies
  • Sport & Leisure Management
  • Sport Performance & Coaching

Multiple intakes

At CU Scarborough we offer multiple intakes throughout the academic year making higher education more accessible to everyone. Courses can be started at the beginning of any block. We typically offer intakes during:

  • September
  • November
  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

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