Higher Education
Have you always wanted to study a higher education qualification but have been put off in the past because of financial pressures? Or have you recently completed A Levels or a Level 3 qualification and are looking to take your studies to the next level? Oaklands College could offer you the perfect solution.
We offer courses across a wide range of subject areas, both academic and vocational. The majority of our HE courses are available on a full-time and part-time basis and the course content provided in the full-time course information also applies to the part-time course.

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Levels of Higher Education we offer
Why study Higher Education at Oaklands College
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE - Our Foundation Degree and Extended Degree courses are run in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire as part of the consortium arrangement.
ACCOMMODATION - Students holding offers on extended and foundation degrees only are able to apply for accommodation at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield
FAMILIARITY – Keeping close to your old friends while making new ones.
FLEXIBILITY – The ability to work full or part-time all year round.
GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – The chance to do real work experience to improve your employability.
How do I apply?
Full Time
For full-time extended and foundation degrees, please apply through UCAS. You will need to use the UCAS code provided and the university's institution code H36, plus the campus code O (Oaklands College).
For full time HNC/HNDs please apply through UCAS. You will need to use the UCAS code provided and the Oaklands institution code O12.
Part-Time
If you would like to study with us part-time, please apply through Oaklands College or the University of Hertfordshire. For HNC/HNDs, please apply through Oaklands College. Foundation degree applications must be made on the standard university application form with the University of Hertfordshire.
Accommodation
Students holding offers on extended and foundation degrees only are able to apply for accommodation at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield.Â
Applications must be made online. Rooms will be allocated depending on availability and the deposit being paid on time. Applicants will automatically receive information regarding how to apply when they reach the correct UCAS stage.
Anyone wishing to apply for accommodation on your chosen course will need to do so by ticking the relevant box on the application form when applying for your course.
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