University Campus Oldham

Name

University Campus Oldham

Legal name

Oldham College

Website

https://uco.oldham.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further and Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Further education college
• Higher education degrees
• Vocational training courses
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Technical qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Higher Education: Fee-based higher education programmes including degrees, foundation degrees, HNDs, and professional qualifications. Students pay tuition fees per year of study.
2. Government Funded Further Education: Vocational courses, apprenticeships, GCSEs, T Levels, and Access to HE Diplomas funded through government education and skills funding agencies
3. Apprenticeship Levy and Employer Contributions: Apprenticeship programmes funded through apprenticeship levy contributions and employer co-investment for workforce development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

University Campus Oldham (UCO) is the higher education division of Oldham College, delivering degree-level qualifications (BA, BSc, Foundation Degrees, HND/HNC, PGCE) awarded through partner universities, alongside Oldham College's vocational courses, apprenticeships, T Levels, GCSEs, and Access to Higher Education Diplomas for school leavers, adults, and apprentices. Courses are delivered at the Rochdale Road and University Way campuses in Oldham with student services, employer engagement for apprenticeships, and progression pathways from entry-level through to degree study.

Product overview

University Campus Oldham and Oldham College offer a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services spanning vocational courses (BTECs, Diplomas, Technical Qualifications), Apprenticeships, T Levels, GCSEs, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, and University Level programmes including BA/BSc degrees, Foundation Degrees, HND/HNC, PGCE and MA courses. The institution operates from two main campuses (Rochdale Road and University Way) and provides student services including the My Oldham College App and OC Radio. Higher education programmes are delivered in partnership with awarding universities including University of Lancashire, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Huddersfield, and others. The offering is structured as a unified further and higher education institution with pathways from school-level through to degree-level and professional qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My Oldham College App: Mobile application for students to access college services and information.

Products and services

• Vocational Courses (BTECs, Diplomas and Technical Qualifications) Career-focused vocational qualifications combining practical learning with industry knowledge across sectors including construction, creative arts, health and social care, business, and digital technologies. Designed for school leavers and adult learners seeking employment-ready credentials.
• Apprenticeships Earn-while-you-learn programmes combining paid employment with training and nationally recognised qualifications, delivered through employer partnerships and funded via the apprenticeship levy. Targeted at school leavers, adults, and employers seeking workforce development.
• T Levels Two-year technical qualifications designed in partnership with employers, combining classroom learning with industry placements for direct routes into skilled employment or higher education. For school leavers aged 16-18.
• GCSEs Nationally recognised qualifications in key subjects including English, maths and science for improving qualifications or meeting entry requirements. Offered to school leavers and adult learners.
• Access to Higher Education Diplomas Designed for adults progressing to university without traditional entry qualifications, providing knowledge, skills and confidence for higher-level study. For adult learners seeking university progression.
• Higher Education Programmes (University Level) Degree-level study in a supportive local environment including BA/BSc degrees, Foundation Degrees, HND/HNC, PGCE and MA programmes across fields such as Education, Health and Social Care, Criminology, Psychology, Creative Arts, and Construction. For adult learners and school leavers progressing to higher education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Above sector average student satisfaction in five NSS categories (Assessment and Feedback +5.3%, Academic support +3.6%, Teaching +2.8%, Organisation and management +2.7%, Learning opportunities +1.3%)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university providing accreditation for degree programmes including Criminology and Criminal Justice, and BA degrees. Part of world-class university network delivering higher education at local level.
• Sheffield Hallam UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university awarding BA (Hons) Education and Early Years, BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills Top Up, and other degree programmes.
• University of HuddersfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university providing accreditation for PGCE and Certificate in Education programmes, and Criminology degrees.
• Bedfordshire (University of Bedfordshire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for higher education programme delivery.
• Teesside UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for higher education programme delivery.
• Open UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for higher education provision.
• City & GuildscoreTechnology or IntegrationAwarding organisation providing vocational qualifications and credentials. Has the most learners with the college.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreTechnology or IntegrationAwarding organisation providing BTEC and other qualifications. One of the main awarding bodies for vocational programmes.
• UAL (University of the Arts London)coreTechnology or IntegrationAwarding organisation providing creative arts qualifications and credentials.
• CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationAwarding organisation providing early years, health and social care qualifications.
• PearsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAwarding organisation providing HND and other vocational qualifications.
• Department for EducationcoreOthersGovernment department responsible for education policy and funding for further and higher education.
• Education and Skills Funding AgencycoreOthersGovernment agency providing funding for further education and apprenticeships.
• OfstedcoreOthersOffice for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills - regulatory body for education inspection.
• QAA (Quality Assurance Agency)coreOthersQuality Assurance Agency for higher education ensuring academic standards.
• Office for Students (OfS)coreOthersRegulatory body for higher education in England, overseeing TEF and student protection.
• Apprenticeship ServicecoreOthersGovernment service managing apprenticeship funding and employer accounts.
• GM HigherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Manchester project supporting higher education access and participation.
• HEAT ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Manchester project supporting higher education advancement.
• Pathways to ProductivityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Manchester project connecting education to employment outcomes.
• Red Dot StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based brand studio setting annual branding briefs for BA Graphic Design students, providing industry experience and placement opportunities for winners.
• First Choice Homes OldhamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing association partnership strengthening skills and employment connections in Oldham.
• Oldham CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partnership supporting community education initiatives and economic development.
• BREE PlatformminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-first trading platform connecting Oldham College with local business for skills and employment partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Salford City College: FE college in Greater Manchester offering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE-level programmes; competes directly with UCO for adult learners and apprenticeship placements in the GM conurbation.
• Blackpool and The Fylde College: Lancashire-based FE college offering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE programmes including HNDs and Foundation Degrees validated by partner universities; comparable scale and operating model to UCO with similar employer-engagement motion.
• Bolton College: FE college in Greater Manchester delivering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE pathways; competes with UCO for the same North Manchester learner base and operates a similar ESFA/apprenticeship levy funding model.
• New College Durham: Large FE college outside Greater Manchester offering vocational, apprenticeship, T Level, and university-level provision; comparable scale (~8,000+ students) and similar ESFA-funded operating model to UCO.
• Trafford College: Greater Manchester FE college offering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE programmes including higher technical qualifications; comparable operating model and target learner demographics to UCO.
• Wigan & Leigh College: Greater Manchester FE college offering vocational courses, apprenticeships, and university-level programmes validated through partner universities; comparable scale, funding mix, and target audience to UCO.
• Hopwood Hall College: FE college operating across Rochdale and Oldham, Greater Manchester — directly overlapping catchment with UCO and offering a comparable mix of vocational courses, apprenticeships, and HE pathways validated by partner universities.
• Tameside College: Part of the Tameside College of Technology group serving Greater Manchester with vocational, apprenticeship, and HE programmes; competes for the same school-leaver and adult learner pool as UCO.
• Bury College: FE college in Greater Manchester offering vocational, apprenticeship, and university-level provision validated by partner universities; near-identical operating model and target learner segments to UCO.
• The Manchester College: Largest FE college in Greater Manchester delivering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE provision across multiple campuses; the dominant direct competitor to UCO for post-16 students in the Manchester travel-to-study area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-campus-oldham

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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