Ministry of Education and Youth Partnership
The Sixth-Form Pathways Programme
Continue to Grade 12 and Build Your Future at UCC
Choose an academic, occupational or technical pathway after completing grade 11.
Choose Your Pathway
Choose the option that best fits where you are now and where you want to go. Compare our academic associate degrees, career-focused associate degrees and the Pre-Associate Programme below.
Important 2026 Dates
Open DaysAugust 19, 20, 24, 26 & 27
New Student OrientationAugust 31–September 3
Classes StartSeptember 6
Pathway IC
Traditional Associate Degrees
Academic associate degree options delivered in a blended format at UCC.
Best for
Students with five qualifying GCE or CSEC subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Programmes
Cost
JMD 200,000 tuition yearly + JMD 21,000 annual fees.MOEY scholarship available to eligible 2026 high school graduates.
Pathway IC
Occupational Associate Degrees
Career-focused associate degree options delivered through UCC COAS.
Best for
Students ages 16 to 19 with five CSEC subjects including Mathematics and English Language, or HEART Trust/NTA Level 2, or CAP Level 2.
Programmes
Cost
FREE with MOEY scholarship; JMD 92,700 tuition yearly without scholarship + JMD 21,000 annual fees.
Pathway II (Technical)
Pre-Associate Programme
A one-year foundation option for students preparing for Associate Degree study.
Best for
Students who do not yet meet the requirements for direct entry to an Associate Degree.See the programme page for the full entry requirements.
You gain
City & Guilds Math or English plus Information Technology; Professional & Entrepreneurial Skills; and HEART Level 2 NVQ-J in a selected area.
Cost
JMD 21,000 for eligible scholarship students; JMD 121,000 for private candidates.Both amounts include JMD 1,000 registration.
Ready to Get Started?
Choose the pathway that matches your qualifications, then complete the appropriate application.
All tuition, fees and promotions are subject to change at short notice.