Craven College
Skipton, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1825
Overview
Craven College is a publicly funded further education college in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, with a history stretching back to 1825 when it was founded as Skipton Mechanics' Institute. Over 200 years it has evolved into a comprehensive college offering T Levels, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, Access to HE, distance learning, and Higher Education programmes including HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees, and Honours Degrees. The college operates three campuses: the main Aireville Campus in Skipton, the Auction Mart Campus in Skipton, and The Aviation Academy at Leeds Bradford Airport. Higher Education degree programmes are validated by the University of Hull; HNC/HND courses are offered in collaboration with Pearson (Edexcel). The college is registered with the Office for Students (OfS), enabling students to access Student Finance England. Subject areas include Animal Studies, Aviation, Business, Childcare (Early Years), Computing & IT, Construction, Performing Arts, Wildlife & Conservation, and many more.
Fields of study
- 3D Design
- Access to HE
- Accounting
- Animal Studies
- Art & Design
- Aviation
- Beauty Therapy
- Bricklaying
- Business
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Catering & Hospitality
- Childcare (Early Years)
- Computing & IT
- Construction
- Counselling
- Countryside & Agriculture
- Criminology
- Distance Learning
- Education & Training
- Electrical
- English
- Esports
- Fashion & Textiles
- Foundation Learning
- Hairdressing
- Health & Social Care
- Horse Management
- Horticulture
- Languages
- Maths
- Mechanics
- Media
- Media Make-up
- Nail Services
- Painting & Decorating
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Public Services
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- customerservices@craven-college.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $10,795 / year
Domestic students
£8,500 – £8,750 / year
Degree-level course fees for 2026-27 new entrants are £8,500 per year (full-time). Changes follow Consumer Price Index and Government guidelines. Students may apply for Student Finance England tuition fee loans. If paying fees directly, a 20% deposit is required with remainder by Direct Debit.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acting HNC (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 1 year | £8,750 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.