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Holy Cross Sixth Form College and University Centre

Bury, United Kingdom

PublicBachelor's

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
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Overview

Holy Cross Sixth Form College and University Centre is a Catholic sixth form college in Bury, Greater Manchester, with roots dating to 1878 and established as a sixth form college in 1979. It offers over 40 A Level and vocational courses, and its University Centre (established 1999) provides BA (Hons), Foundation, PGCE and MA degrees in partnership with Liverpool Hope University and Edge Hill University. The college is inspected by Ofsted and is known for high academic standards and strong pastoral support.

Fields of study

  • Education
  • Early Childhood
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Health and Social Care
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Business

Accreditation: Ofsted; Office for Students (OfS); Liverpool Hope University; Edge Hill University

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
September 2027
Application deadlines
2026-12-01
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
admissions@holycross.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 $6,058 / year

Domestic students

£4,770 – £9,790 / year

Fees shown are for courses commencing September 2025. Tuition fee loans are available via Student Finance England. Full-time fees range from £6,350 to £9,790 per annum; part-time from £4,770 to £7,335 per annum.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by Holy Cross Sixth Form College and University Centre
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Education (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£6,350 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Special Educational Needs (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£6,350 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Education and Special Educational Needs (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£6,350 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care & Early Childhood (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£6,350 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care & Education (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£6,350 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care & Special Educational Needs (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£6,350 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (School-based) (opens in a new tab)Part TimeBachelor's—£7,335 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Top Up Early Years Education (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£9,790 / yearVaries—
BA (Hons) Top Up Early Years Leadership (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—£9,790 / yearVaries—
Foundation Degree Early Years Education and Leadership (opens in a new tab)Part Time——£7,335 / yearVaries—
MA Education (SEN) (opens in a new tab)Part TimeMaster's—£4,770 / yearVaries—
PGCE Primary Education with QTS (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—£9,790 / yearVaries—

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.