Swindon College

Swindon College offers the widest range of full-time courses in the area with a mix of learning and training; preparing students both for employment and for university study. We also offer excellent success and progression rates.

Our industry-standard facilities – including Engineering, Construction, Hospitality and Catering, Hairdressing, Beauty and Art and Design – make us the first choice for those considering vocational (work-related) courses in the region.

Our new purpose-built Construction Centre also now provides excellent facilities for our Brickwork and Plastering students on our main campus at North Star. 

At Swindon College we put students first. We are large enough to offer a full range of courses and facilities but small enough to care about individuals. All students have the benefits of a personal tutor and a team of highly-experienced professional teaching staff.

We offer a range of courses at different levels. Many of our students enter further education programmes, achieve and then progress on to full-time higher education courses here at the college or at universities around the country. Swindon College offers university-level courses at HND/C, Foundation Degree, Degree and even Masters (postgraduate) level.

The college wants to ensure that you find the right course for you and our friendly Student Services Team is here to assist you with your decision. You will be fully supported throughout your course and in every aspect of college life during your time with us.

The college’s success rates have risen significantly over the last four years and it was awarded Grade 1 Outstanding status by Ofsted in 2013.

While Swindon College does not have its own halls of residence, we do have a service for students looking for somewhere to live while they study.

Our campus at North Star has industry-standard facilities for Hair, Beauty, Engineering, Construction, Catering and Hospitality, Computing, Art and Design and Motor Mechanics. You really will get the full work experience!

We also offer you

• Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
• The Zones - Study & Learning areas
• Refectory / Food Hall
• Express Food Shop 
• Costa Coffee and Starbucks 
• Art and Design Studios
• Photography Studio
• Hairdressing Salons
• Beauty Clinics
• IT Suites
• Training Kitchens, Restaurant and Coffee Shop 
• Sports Therapy Clinic
• Student Enrichment Centre.

Workshops for:

• Print
• Graphic Design
• Creative Studies
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Plumbing
• Motor Vehicle
• Engineering
• Textiles & Ceramics
• Construction Centre for Brickwork and Plastering

The campus is only five minutes from main line rail station. London, Birmingham, and Cardiff is only an hour away from Swindon.