Gloucestershire College

Gloucestershire College is an innovative and career-focused provider of further and higher education. It is the first stop on your journey to university, with excellent tutoring to give you the qualifications you need to progress, and personalised support throughout your university application. Our three diploma areas can lead to rewarding careers in midwifery, nursing, social work and teaching, in addition to many other career options. Students may also have the opportunity to take GCSE English or Maths alongside the course, if you do not already have this.

Last year, Access to Higher Education students achieved university places at Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Warwick, Liverpool John Moores, Goldsmiths College London, Birmingham City, Nottingham Trent and East Anglia. They also progressed to a variety of local universities including University of Gloucestershire, University of the West of England and University of Worcester.

Gloucestershire College offers a variety of different named Diplomas (pathways); your choice will depend upon your proposed future plans for higher education and employment.

General information

• Duration of courses: one year
• Learning support: ALS (Additional Learner Support), The Learning Centre, IT facilities
• Accessibility: good access for people with disabilities

Courses