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Affordable, Flexible, and Career-Focused Higher Education

Looking to advance your career, retrain for a new profession, or take the next step into Higher Education?

Newham College London offers affordable, flexible, and employer-approved qualifications designed specifically for adult learners.

Our courses provide a cost-effective alternative to university, allowing you to study locally while gaining industry-recognised qualifications that lead to high-demand careers.

Whether you want to upskill, switch careers, or progress to a degree, we have a Higher Education option to suit you.

Higher Education

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Why Choose Higher Education at Newham College?


  • Affordable Tuition – A low-cost alternative to university, with funding available through Advanced Learner Loans and Student Finance England.
  • Study for 40% less than the average university degree. That’s £5,850 per year at Newham College, compared to £9,535 per year at University
  • Local and Flexible Study – Study in Newham with part-time and full-time options to fit around work and family commitments.
  • Industry-Recognised Qualifications – Gain Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), HNCs, HNDs, and Access to HE Diplomas designed to meet employer needs.
  • Fast-Track Your Career – Develop practical, job-ready skills and progress into higher-paid roles faster than a traditional university route.
  • Smaller Class Sizes & Dedicated Support – Access one-to-one guidance, study skills support, and careers advice to help you succeed.

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)


A Direct Route to Employment

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed in partnership with employers to meet the needs of growing industries. They provide a practical, work-focused alternative to university, with direct progression into high-demand jobs.

  • Learn through a mix of classroom and real-world experience.
  • Recognised by employers in engineering, digital, health, and construction.
  • Lower tuition fees than traditional university courses.
  • Option to top up to a full degree in the future.

Approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). HTQs are Level 4 Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and level 5 Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)qualifications, equivalent to the first two years of a degree.

HTQs are ideal for adults looking to gain advanced skills quickly, without the cost of a full degree.

Pathways to Success


Our Higher Education courses can lead to:

Direct Employment – Gain job-ready skills for immediate career progression.

Higher SalariesIncrease your earning potential with advanced qualifications.

Further Study – Progress to university or professional qualifications.

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) & Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)


Designed to develop technical expertise in sectors such as business, engineering, and IT. These qualifications provide:

  • A pathway to employment or further study at university.
  • Equivalent to the first or second year of a university degree.
  • Strong links with industry to boost employability.

Get ready to soar to new academic and career heights today at Newham college