Higher Education Courses Coming Soon
We're expanding our range of Higher Education courses
Register your interest and be the first to know about new higher-level courses coming soon.
We're developing new courses designed to meet the future training needs of businesses and the career aspirations of our students. The following courses are due to start in September and applications will open soon, register your interest below and a member of the team will be in touch.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
- Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques
- Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences (Pearson-set)
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
Plus one specialist and one optional module to be selected by the course team.
Where can this lead?
You can progress to roles such as Laboratory Technician, Technologist, Development Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or Science Technician working in Health, Science or Manufacturing sectors.
Modules
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Introduction to Crop and Soil Science
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Introduction to Crop Production
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Introduction to Livestock Production
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Introduction to Management Accounting
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Principles of Biology
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Professional and Academic Skills
This programme is subject to revalidation with our University partner, UEA, ready to accept new entrants from September 2025. Therefore, for next year there may be some changes to this advertised course content following the revalidation process.
The Foundation Year will be based around a UK CAA Category A licence.
The Foundation Degree itself allows students to complete a UK CAA Category B1.1 licence, in addition to the Foundation degree.
Foundation Degree Modules
Year 1
- Higher Learning Skills
- Human Factors and Legislation
- Maintenance Practices
- Materials and Hardware
- Workshop and Aircraft Practices
- Application of the Principles of Physics
Year 2 Modules
- Engines and Propellers
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
- Electronic Fundamentals, Digital Techniques and Aerodynamics
Students commencing in the Foundation year, will complete the following modules, before progressing to the Foundation degree
Foundation Year Modules
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Aerodynamics & Electronic Instrument Systems
- Aircraft Materials & Hardware
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Human Factors & Aviation Legislation
- Turbine Engines and Propellers
- Workshop and Hangar Practice
- Turbine Aeroplanes)
BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Engineering Practice Top-up Modules
- Aircraft Engineering Specifics
- Aviation Maintenance Planning
- Evaluating and Managing Aviation Engineering Risk Dissertation
- Group Project
- Safety Systems and Error Management
Where can this take me
Students successfully completing the Foundation degree can progress into a number of roles within the aviation sector, in particular aircraft maintenance engineering.
Students can also progress onto further study via the BSc (Hons) Top-up.
BA (Hons) Youth Work
Our BA (Hons) Youth Work programme is designed to offer a comprehensive and professionally recognised qualification, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to make a meaningful impact to young people’s lives. Aligned with the National Youth Agency's (NYA) standards and Occupational Standards for Youth Worker, the course has been co-designed with young people and stakeholder including young people, employers, local councils, charities and youth workers from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, ensuring it reflects current real-world needs and prepares you for the evolving future of youth work.
Throughout the programme, you will benefit from one day of learning each week (including lectures, seminars, and online study), tailored to fit around your work and life commitments. You will complete a minimum of 800 hours of professional practice in at least two different settings, supported by experienced practitioners who will mentor and assess you based on National Occupational Standards. In your final year, you will be fully prepared to submit your practice portfolio which provides you with the opportunity to showcase the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will have developed throughout the programme.
The curriculum blends theory, policy, and practice, helping you critically engage with key issues in youth work while providing hands-on experience in areas such as safeguarding, multi-agency working, informal education, active citizenship, mentoring, group work, research, and project management. You will develop practical expertise in communication, anti-discriminatory practice, and evaluation, as well as the ability to drive positive change in organisations and communities.
Youth Worker Degree Apprenticeship
Our Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship programme is designed to offer a comprehensive and professionally recognised qualification, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to make a meaningful impact to young people’s lives. Aligned with the National Youth Agency's (NYA) standards and Occupational Standards for Youth Worker, the course has been co-designed with young people and stakeholder including young people, employers, local councils, charities and youth workers from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, ensuring it reflects current real-world needs and prepares you for the evolving future of youth work.
Throughout the programme, you will benefit from one day of learning each week (including lectures, seminars, and online study), tailored to fit around your work and life commitments. You will complete a minimum of 800 hours of professional practice in at least two different settings, supported by experienced practitioners who will mentor and assess you based on National Occupational Standards. In your final year, you will be fully prepared to complete End Point Assessment (EPA) which provides you with the opportunity to showcase the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will have developed throughout the programme.
All of the courses above will be eligible for student loans funding. Find out more here.