Equal Opportunities University College Northampton is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity for all. The policy aims to widen access to higher education, and to eliminate prejudice and unfair discrimination to create a community which values all individuals equally. Active steps are being taken to implement this policy and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, marital status, age, responsibility for dependants, socio-economic status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Mature Students Mature students make a welcome and important contribution to College life. People of all ages have returned to study or continue their education at UCN for a variety of reasons.
Mature students are often amongst our most academically successful students.
UCN positively welcomes enquiries and applications to all its courses from people over 21, and recognises in certain cases, absence of formal qualifications need not be an obstacle. A number of courses are able to be flexible about entry requirements and evidence of commitment, ability to complete the course, and practical or personal experience gained at work, home or in leisure time may be relevant criteria for admission. An increasing number of adult students enter higher education through an Access Course. These are specially designed courses for mature students who lack formal qualifications and wish to prepare for study in higher education. Access courses typically include elements of study skills and a range of subject options.