New courtyard at the heart of Trowbridge campus
Grounds team transform unloved patch into welcoming courtyard at the heart of college campus THE grounds team at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus have transformed an unloved piece of rough ground into an attractive courtyard at the heart of the site. The area, which had been home to a number of portable classrooms […]
College’s football academy gives players a taste of professional sport
A FOOTBALL academy at Wiltshire College & University Centre is not only giving students the chance to represent their place of learning on the pitch – it is providing them with career opportunities. The 30 students who make up the college squad field two teams in the Association of Colleges South West League – with […]
Printing firm impresses engineering students
ENGINEERING students at Wiltshire College & University Centre were given an insight into the world of industry when they visited a leading printworks. First year Engineering and Manufacturing T-Level students from Chippenham spent half a day at CPI Antony Rowe in Melksham to see how the company, which produces more than 450 million books, journals, […]
A day of triumph as college graduates cap degree studies with cathedral celebration
MORE than 100 students marked the completion of their Higher Education studies with Wiltshire College & University Centre on a day of celebration at Salisbury Cathedral. College staff and invited guests joined 104 graduates as they paraded through the streets of Salisbury under bright blue skies before being presented with their degrees and awards in […]
Graduation 2025: Celebrating student success
It’s almost time for one of the most anticipated events in the Wiltshire College & University Centre calendar – Graduation 2025. This Friday, our higher education graduands will cross the stage at Salisbury Cathedral to mark the completion of years of dedication, learning and hard work. Joined by proud family, friends and staff, they’ll celebrate […]
Ready for graduation? Here’s what to expect
Did you know you’re a graduand until you officially cross that ceremonial stage? That’s when you move the tassle from one side of the cap to the other. It’s not long to go now until you’ll be celebrating becoming a graduate with your friends and family. It’s a special occasion for all – a day […]
Demand drives expansion of Tech Trowbridge
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital learning hub has had its teaching capacity doubled to keep pace with demand from students wanting to study there. Just a year after the hub was launched at the Trowbridge campus the college has invested more than £220,000 to convert a teaching space into an […]
Meet our graduate: Molly Holland, Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice graduand Molly Holland reflects on her journey through higher education at Wiltshire College & University Centre (WCUC) – a path built on curiosity, commitment and the desire to make a difference. The 19-year-old from Melksham started her course in 2023 and is now graduating with a distinction in the Higher National Diploma (HND) […]
Meet our graduate: Alex Nuttall, Motorsport Engineering
Motorsport Engineering graduand Alex Nuttall reflects on his time at Wiltshire College & University Centre (WCUC) – from hands-on race team experience to collaborating with local industry on cutting-edge research. The 21-year-old from Little Somerford completed his BEng (Hons) in Motorsport Technology with a first and was named Adult Learner Student of the Year at […]
College myths explained
There are lots of myths about what college is really like – from whether you need GCSEs to apply, to what vocational qualifications mean for university. Let’s set the record straight with answers to some of the most common questions about studying at Wiltshire College & University Centre. Can you go to college without GCSEs? […]