About UCMK
“We create opportunities for people to achieve their personal, educational and employment goals.”

How Much Does it Cost?

The cost of HE has risen dramatically in recent years. Changes in legislation have resulted in more of the costs of HE being passed on directly to the students. Universities have also been allowed to charge variable course fees. Although some financial support has been put in place by universities and student loan facilities are available to all students, the cost of HE can be high.

UCMK is acutely aware of these financial pressures on students. We recognise that a very significant component of this financial burden is the cost of living away from home. This is why we believe it is so important for students in Milton Keynes and the surrounding region to have the opportunity to study locally and avoid the prohibitive costs associated with student accommodation. We offer flexible courses that can often be studied part-time and so can be taken in conjunction with employment to make them more affordable. Our partner universities have among the lowest course fees.

Taken together, these factors make UCMK a more affordable place to study, offering excellent value for money. If financial pressures do strike, our helpful support staff are on hand to give realistic advice and support to help students through financial crises. 

Helpful information about student funding and finance can be found on the Government website at: www.directgov.gov.uk

 

 

About UCMK

Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to the University Centre Milton Keynes, or UCMK as we are affectionately known by our students. We are delighted that you are exploring the exciting Higher Education (HE) opportunities on offer at UCMK.

Higher Education refers to those courses offered at Degree level or equivalent (level 4 or higher on the national qualifications framework). Such courses offer a wonderful opportunity to be challenged intellectually and personally, to develop new ways of understanding the world, and to acquire valuable new skills which can be directly applied to the workplace.

UCMK is an exciting new venture for Milton Keynes. Based in a stunning, purpose-designed building with state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city centre, it is just five minutes walk from the rail andbus stations, and close to all the amenities that this vibrant new city has to offer.

At UCMK, we enjoy close and effective partnerships with the four universities that validate our courses. Our graduates will be awarded Degrees from one of our partner universities. In addition, we offer many highly-regarded courses validated by major professional bodies.

We opened our doors to students for the first time in September 2008. Although we may be new to the HE arena, we are committed, with our partners, to delivering excellence to our students - excellence in terms of academic standards; excellence in terms of the quality of our teaching; excellence in terms of the support we offer to our students. In short, excellence in a new setting.