Explore your future at our upcoming open events
WITH young people and adults across Wiltshire now making decisions about their next steps in education, we’re inviting them to explore our campuses this Autumn at the first open events of the year. Thousands of visitors attend the College’s open events each year, and the October and November events are set to provide a valuable […]
Two college art partnerships create invaluable opportunities for students
TWO prestigious new partnerships brokered by Wiltshire College & University Centre will create exciting opportunities for students. The College has been approached by the renowned Winchester School of Art to form a link that will see its experts visiting the Trowbridge campus to give arts lectures during the term and then return later in the […]
Access to Higher Education opens doors to top universities
A YEAR ago, 19-year-old Max Copus from Southampton had no qualifications beyond GCSEs. Today, he is preparing to start his degree at the world-renowned University of Cambridge, having completed an Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma at Wiltshire College & University Centre. The Access to HE Diploma is a one-year Level 3 course designed for […]
Wiltshire Council gains value from T Level placements
WILTSHIRE Council has been working with Wiltshire College & University Centre on providing T Level placements for three years and finds it an invaluable way of showcasing its career opportunities. Apprenticeship and Early Careers Lead Kathryn Partington says the chance for T Level students to spend 315 hours working at the Council, opens their eyes […]
ESOL students’ inspiring stories of courage and hardship are raising money for refugee charities
A BOOK telling of refugees’ journeys to the UK, written by ESOL students at Wiltshire College & University Centre, is halfway to its charity fundraising target. Journeys To Wiltshire was inspired by the stories lecturer Tom Evans heard from students as he helped them get to grips with learning English in preparation for finding work […]
College joins business and education leaders at Wiltshire Business Show
WILTSHIRE Business Show 2025 comes to The Civic, Trowbridge next week – and we’re proud to be involved. The two-day event will bring together leaders from business, education and local government for big conversations about skills, growth and the future of our county. The College is contributing to three events during the show, including two […]
Engineering firm builds future talent with T Level placements
APSLEY Precision Engineering has been working with Wiltshire College & University Centre on providing placements for T Level students for three years and is reaping the rewards of the partnership. Tommy is starting an apprenticeship at the end of his two-year T Level course while Dylan Hughes has made a good impression in his first […]
Record-breaking T Level enrolment sparks new employer campaign
With our highest ever T Level enrolment this summer – we’re launching a major new employer campaign to secure industry placements for every learner. This summer, over 400 students enrolled on T Level courses at Wiltshire College & University Centre – the highest number to date and a 71% rise on the previous year. In […]
Freshers Fairs 2025 are nearly here
FRESHERS Fairs are set to take over Wiltshire College & University Centre from Monday 8 September, bringing students a packed week of activities, support and fun. Whether you’re brand new to the College or returning for another year, the Freshers Fairs are your chance to settle in, meet new people and discover everything on offer […]
Student filmmakers shine at Kandu Film Festival 2025
YOUNG filmmakers took the spotlight as the Kandu Film Festival returned to our Trowbridge campus. The festival was entirely student-led and celebrated an impressive range of creative work, with films entered from across our Creative Arts and Media courses. While the Chippenham campus was strongly represented, the event also welcomed award-winning entries from students based […]