
Apply now to study a degree this September
At the Hugh Baird University Centre, we believe in giving you the time to be the very best you can be and fulfil your ultimate potential.
Studying with us will equip you with all the valuable skills needed to excel in your chosen subject area, as well the benefit of amazing tutor knowledge, excellent facilities and inspiring programmes of study. The clock is ticking; there's no better time to choose an exciting future.
Time for change. Time for opportunity. Time for possibilities. Time for HBUC.
What you can study:
Our degree courses are filling fast, so be sure to apply and secure a place for September!
- Health and Social Care - Foundation Degree (FdA) with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry
- Mental Health and Wellbeing - Foundation Degree (FdA) with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry
- Health and Social Care - Foundation Degree (FdA)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing - Foundation Degree (FdA)
- Foundation Degree - Assistant Practitioner in Health and Social Care
- Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity - FdSc
- Health and Social Care - BSc (Hons) Top up
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your time at university is an important chapter in your life, and it can be a big commitment. But we can help you get all the information you need to make the right decisions for your future.
Anyone who has the right qualifications and/or experience can do a university course. For example:
- Students who come straight from 6th form or college
- Mature students aged 18+ who want to return to education
- Individuals who are working in industry and want to study for qualifications to progress within their profession
We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local. You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England.
They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
No, not necessarily. In general, applicants to our undergraduate courses are normally expected to have completed level 3 qualifications – i.e. A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma or equivalent – as well as a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent including maths and English at grade C or above (grades 4 – 9 in the new grading system).
However, we do encourage applications from those who may not have the standard entry requirements, but may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work experience. We also offer a number of Optional Integrated Foundation Entry routes and Access to Higher Education courses for those not quite ready for a Foundation Degree.
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About the Hugh Baird University Centre
Housed in our multi-million pound state-of-the-art building, our University Centre is the dedicated place for all of our 400+ degree-level students studying with us.

With a relaxed open-plan study area, a specialist library and resource centre, a flexible performance space, and some great refreshment areas, everything you need is right here on campus.
We’re continually investing in our facilities and resources to help our students get the very best from their university experience. Alongside our superb creative facilities, unique enterprise zone and extensive digital library of study materials, we’re committed to expanding our courses with extensive industry links and highly experienced lecturers.
Money Matters
We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. Investing in your future doesn’t need to be a financial burden. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local.

Life in Liverpool
We are located in the suburb of Bootle, approximately four miles outside of Liverpool’s vibrant city centre. The city’s reputation for friendly, down to earth people, passionate sporting roots, comedy and music is known worldwide.
Career Focused
We work with many different industries to ensure that our programmes have that vocational edge. The courses are work related, aimed at those who prefer to take a vocational route and build up skills to develop their careers. They include the skills and knowledge you will require to progress in the real world and succeed in the competitive jobs market.

Not quite ready for a Foundation Degree?
Our ‘Foundation Degree with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry’ courses are designed for those who want to study for a foundation degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications.
Why choose us?
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Our lecturers have notable industry links and excellent, up-to-date subject knowledge, as well as extensive teaching experience.
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New full-time foundation degree students may be offered a bursary gift to help with their studies.
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Our competitive fees and local campus help keep costs down and avoid running up unnecessary debt.
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For those not quite ready for a Foundation Degree, many of our courses offer an Optional Integrated Foundation Entry route. We also have a range of Access to Higher Education courses.
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Our courses are validated by leading institutions such as the University of Central Lancashire, Liverpool John Moores University and University of Cumbria.
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You don’t need to pay your fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans are available for many students through Student Finance England to cover the cost of your course fees.
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Full-time courses often only mean attending University for up to 15 hours per week and many of our courses have a part-time option too, so you can fit your study around work and family life.
Where are they now?
Kate Hill
Studied: Visual Merchandising & Promotional Design - Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) Top up.
Where are they now? Founder and Creative Director, Lola Starr.
I am currently self-employed, with my own business Lola Starr, which was my final major project last year that I brought to life once I had graduated.

Darren Curran
Studied: FdSc Computing.
Where are they now? Software Developer at Clientwire.
The tutors are very accommodating and friendly, offering helpful advice and guidance when needed, always willing to listen and help with any situation. For that I can’t thank them enough.

Rafal Glowacki
Studied: Certificate in Education / PGCE (Education and Training).
Where are they now? Enterprise Tutor at Liverpool Progressive School.
I met lots of new people with completely different skills and backgrounds. It was very exciting and I have made new friends. I also started to finally believe in myself, increased my confidence and ability in my teaching role.

Andrew Yates
Studied: Digital Imaging and Photography - Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) Top up.
Where are they now? Creative Producer at Open Eye Gallery.
I was looking at Degree level photography courses in Liverpool and this was the only one that was solely photography. After meeting the tutors, I got a good feel for the course and decided to choose the Hugh Baird University Centre.

Stacie Madine
Studied: Visual Merchandising & Promotional Design - Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) Top up.
Where are they now? School Engagement Manager at Progress Schools.
The University Centre made me believe in myself a lot more and built up my confidence which prepared me for life after University.

Tina Blease
Studied: Certificate in Education / PGCE (Education and Training).
Where are they now? Lecturer in Health and Social Care.
I met wonderful people on the course who still support me now. This enabled me to realise how I could support my learners in lessons I teach.
