University Centre Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough College

Welcome to UCM

Starting University is an exciting new chapter. It’s your chance to pursue your passions, meet new people, and shape your career.

At University Centre Middlesbrough, we’re just as passionate about your dreams, goals, and ambitions as you are, which is why we provide industry-focused courses to help you achieve them. Whether you’re progressing from College or returning to education, we offer the perfect place to start your journey towards the future that you want.

Discover your path with University Centre Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough College is a partner institution of The Open University.

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What We Offer

Our Qualifications and Courses

You don’t have to go far to go further! We provide a high-quality, career-focused alternative to the traditional University route. Our qualifications, awarded by The Open University and Pearson Education, uphold the same academic standards while offering a more personal and supportive learning experience.

Business

Catering and Hospitality

Childcare and Early Years

Construction

Education and Teaching

Engineering

Games Production

Hair, Beauty and Media Makeup

Health and Social Care

IT and Digital

Media

Music Production

Sports and Recreation

Travel, Tourism and Aviation

Our Qualifications and Courses

Student Satisfaction Results

We’re incredibly proud of our 2024 National Student Survey results, where our students shared fantastic feedback about their learning experience with us. Across every category, our scores exceeded the benchmark, reflecting our commitment to high-quality teaching, support, and resources!

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94.7%

Teaching on course (88.6% Benchmark value)

92.7%

Learning opportunities (86.4% Benchmark value)

93.9%

Assessment & Feedback (86.2% Benchmark value)

90.1%

Academic Support (88.7% Benchmark value)

89.4%

Organisation & Management (77.2% Benchmark value)

90.4%

Learning resources (83.1% Benchmark value)

With you through every step

Course Fees and Funding

Student Wellbeing Support

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Congratulations class of 2024!

Nearly 150 students from University Centre Middlesbrough celebrated their graduation with friends and family. They earned University qualifications in diverse fields such as Business Management, Teaching and Learning, Travel, Culinary Arts, Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Engineering, and Computing.

Congratulations to all our graduates! We hope you had an amazing time celebrating!

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“I knew it was something I wanted to go into and I knew Middlesbrough College had a really good reputation for its travel, tourism and aviation courses and that studying there would take me on the right path.”

Flin Richardson, BA (Hons) Airport and Airline Management

“I’ve improved my skills and knowledge, including my presentation skills which has boosted my confidence in the workplace. I am excited to see what the future holds, and will hopefully continue progressing with my employer.”

Megan Neale, Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

“I wouldn’t have been able to get by in industry without the core skills I learnt on my course, from software knowledge to plugins, recording skills, and presentations.”

Niall Coates, BSc (Hons) Music Technology

Upcoming UCM events

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Adult Open Event – May

May 01, 2025

University Centre Middlesbrough HE Information Session

May 06, 2025

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Talk to us about your next step

Our welcoming team at University Centre Middlesbrough is always ready to assist you! Reach out to us with your questions and learn more.

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