Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information 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.

Students at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean

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.

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Traditional Associate Degrees

Academic associate degree options delivered in a blended format at UCC.

Best for

Students ages 16 to 18 with five (5) CSEC subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

Programmes

Business Administration•Tourism & Hospitality Management•Information Technology•Paralegal Studies

Cost

JMD 200,000 tuition yearly + JMD 21,000 annual miscellaneous fee.The JMD 200,000 special tuition applies to eligible 2026 Grade 11 high-school leavers under the Sixth-Form Pathways Programme. Final charges are confirmed at offer or registration.

Apply for a Traditional Associate Degree

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Occupational Associate Degrees

Career-focused associate degree options delivered through UCC COAS.

Best for

Students ages 16 to 18 with five (5) CSEC subjects including Mathematics and English Language, or Level 2 NVQJ and CVQ.

Programmes

Allied Health Care•Business Process Outsourcing•Construction Site Management•Logistics & Supply Chain Management•Renewable Energy Technology

Cost

With MOEY scholarship: Tuition covered; annual fees apply.
Without scholarship: JMD 92,700 tuition yearly + JMD 21,000 annual miscellaneous fee.

Apply for an Occupational Associate Degree

Pathway II (Technical)

Pre-Associate Programme

A one-year foundation option for students preparing for Associate Degree study.

Best for

Students ages 16 to 18 with fewer than five CSEC subjects, including at least one (1) CSEC subject, NVQ-J, CVQ or City & Guilds Stage 3 English or Mathematics.See the Pre-Associate Programme page for full programme details.

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.

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Fees & Payments

Quick answers for Sixth-Form Pathways students. For university-wide payment information, visit the UCC FAQ or Pay Tuition page.

Do I have to pay the full Traditional Associate Degree tuition at registration?

No. Payment-plan arrangements are available. Student Financial Services will confirm the payment arrangement and charges that apply to your registration.

What is the JMD 21,000 annual fee?

It is the current JMD 21,000 annual miscellaneous fee that applies to both the Traditional Associate Degree and Occupational Associate Degree pathways. It is charged once per academic year. Fees are subject to change.

How does financial support affect what I pay?

Financial support is pathway- and eligibility-specific. Where support is available, the amount due will be reflected in the charges confirmed at offer or registration.