Founded in 1845, Ulster University is an internationally recognised university with a strong heritage of academic excellence, innovation and widening access to education. Voted 2nd UK University Overall in the StudentCrowd University Awards 2025, the university is recognised for delivering high-quality teaching, student support and career-focused education.

Today, Ulster University’s reach extends beyond Northern Ireland through its branch campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester, delivered in partnership with QA Higher Education.

Together, Ulster University and QA Higher Education provide industry-focused undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes designed to prepare students for success in today’s global workplace. Our branch campuses combine the academic quality of Ulster University with QA Higher Education’s expertise in employability, industry-led teaching and student support.

Located in the centres of London, Birmingham and Manchester, our campuses offer students access to thriving business communities, cultural experiences and career opportunities across the UK.

All programmes delivered at the branch campuses are validated by Ulster University and taught by QA Higher Education, allowing students to graduate with a globally recognised Ulster University degree.

Why study at our Branch Campuses?

Our campuses offer a modern, professional study destination. Our focus is to ensure our graduates don’t just have a degree, but are highly employable and motivated individuals ready to function in a dynamic business environment

Just some of the many reasons to come and study with us:

  • Degree courses focused on industry-relevant education
  • Academic staff with up-to-the-minute real-world expertise
  • Excellent scholarship and bursary opportunities
  • Competitively-priced for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
  • Stimulating curriculum
  • Unparalleled links with top employers create career opportunities
  • High quality campus facilities
  • Partnership with QA, who have 20+ years developing business and IT skills and are the UK’s largest corporate training provider

Our joint goal is to combine the quality of Ulster’s degree programmes with the commercial outlook of an international leader in training and talent development, and so enhance our students’ employability.

In the process we have attracted faculty members with significant up-to-date experience in the business world. We have also established purpose-built teaching facilities that prepare students properly for the professional atmosphere and technological environment they can expect when they commence or progress their careers.

The programmes at our branch campuses are validated by the University and taught by QA Higher Education.

Courses

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Undergraduate

Our undergraduate degrees have a strong focus on employability and career opportunities, and are taught by industry-experienced faculty to help you start your career.

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Undergraduate

Our undergraduate degrees have a strong focus on employability and career opportunities, and are taught by industry-experienced faculty to help you start your career.

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Pre-Masters

Our pre-masters courses are designed to help you progress on to postgraduate-level study if you do not currently meet the entry criteria for your chosen postgraduate degree.

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Pre-Masters

Our pre-masters courses are designed to help you progress on to postgraduate-level study if you do not currently meet the entry criteria for your chosen postgraduate degree.

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Postgraduate

Our postgraduate degrees are your chance to specialise in a subject, enhancing your career prospects and giving you the chance to stand out from your peers.

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Postgraduate

Our postgraduate degrees are your chance to specialise in a subject, enhancing your career prospects and giving you the chance to stand out from your peers.

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Ulster University will provide you with an opportunity to think outside the box and challenge yourself. Dedication and determination are the keys to success, but it’s the overall Ulster University experience and outstanding support that will provide you with the confidence and tools to succeed.

Fatima Amjad – Saudi Arabia – MSc International Business