College Pathways

A Pathway to GCU

Which courses have a Pathway option?

International Tourism and Events Management Pathway
BA (Hons)

International Tourism and Events Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations N821

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become an international tourism or events manager by studying the creation, management and delivery of successful events and tourism initiatives at degree level.

Mechanical Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations H370

Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study mechanics, virtual engineering and product testing. Progress to a career in mechanical engineering working with equipment, creating solutions and solving problems.

Pharmacology Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations B211

Begin this degree at college, and achieve an HND in two years. You can become a pharmacologist if you enjoy hands-on practical laboratory work using the latest techniques. Study the human body and the drugs used to manage disease at degree level.

Quantity Surveying Pathway
BSc Hons

Quantity Surveying Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations K241

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of a project degree level and you can become a Quantity Surveyor.

Risk Management Pathway
BA (Hons)

Risk Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations N292

Begin your degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the identification, assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation's success along with core business skills at degree level.

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