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Routes to University

Take the first step towards an Ulster University degree by studying a foundation degree or other higher education qualification at one of Northern Ireland’s Regional Colleges.

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Art and Design

Find out about the routes to studying Art and Design at Ulster University.

Built Environment

Find out about the routes to studying Built Environment at Ulster University.

Business, Accounting & Marketing

Find out about the routes to studying Business, Accounting & Marketing at Ulster University.

Computing

Find out about the routes to studying Computing at Ulster University.

Counselling

Find out about the routes to studying Counselling at Ulster University.

Engineering

Find out about the routes to studying Engineering at Ulster University.

Hospitality and Tourism

Find out about the routes to studying Hospitality and Tourism at Ulster University. Courses whose...

Life and Health Sciences

Find out about the routes to studying Life and Health Sciences at Ulster University.

Nursing

Find out about the routes to studying Nursing at Ulster University.

Sociology

Find out about the routes to studying Sociology at Ulster University.

Sport

Find out about the routes to studying Sport at Ulster University.

View courses by college

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Belfast Met

Belfast Met is the largest further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland and one...

CAFRE

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) offers courses to students and staff working...

North West Regional College

Our courses are delivered in our state-of-the-art facilities and campuses, and are designed to develop...

Northern Regional College

At Northern Regional College we offer a range of higher education courses giving you a...

South Eastern Regional College

At SERC, our Higher Education courses give a great grounding for the next step to...

South West College

The South West College operates in four campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh.

Southern Regional College

Choosing a Higher Education course at SRC gives you the chance to study close to...

Other HE Routes

There are other options within Northern Ireland offering a wide range of Higher Education (HE) courses that are closely aligned with industry demand and run in conjunction with other top UK education providers.

Queen's University Belfast

Progress to complete your degree at Queen’s University.

The Open University

The OU offers named degree pathways and the cross-curricular Open Degree as progression from FE...

Stranmillis University College

Stranmillis University College offers a range of education related programmes for progression from FE Colleges.

St. Mary's University College Belfast

St Mary's University College offers degree programmes in teacher education and in Liberal Arts for...

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