Higher Education at Stourbridge College

A University Education on your doorstep without the high costs.

 

Overview

The Higher Education Experience at Stourbridge College blends academic excellence with personal development. Attending a Full Time, Part Time, Open Learning or Evening Higher Education course here at Stourbridge will allow you to blend a family life, professional career, convenience of not having to travel and to gain a university-level qualification at an affordable price.

A wide range of higher education programmes are available at Stourbridge College. For course details, browse the menu list on the right.

Many of the programmes are offered in conjunction with local universities, with whom the college has excellent working relationships:

 

 

Some of our programmes allow you an exemption from part of a degree course - see the individual course profiles for details of how Stourbridge College really can help you 'step up' to higher education.

 

What are the Benefits of studying at Stourbridge?

The major advantage of beginning your university career at Stourbridge College is that you can combine the benefits of being a university student with the convenience of studying close to home. For those who are returning to education, this provides the opportunity to build their confidence gradually, in a familiar environment.

For existing students of the college, it provides continuity whilst they settle into university level studies.

All of our qualifications are awarded from one of our partner universities and awarding bodies and have the same value as if you were studying at a university, yet with smaller student groups and a more personalised experience.

Our staff are fully qualified to teach you the skills you will need to meet the changing needs of local and national employers. Our employer links are strong and we strive to keep up to date with local and national requirements.

We have high rates of student satisfaction and success rates.

We’ll do our best to help you and one of our strengths include on-going students support and a secure and welcoming study environment.

Who Can Apply?

Don't worry if you don't have a string of qualifications - some of our programmes have no formal entry requirements. There is also the opportunity to start more gradually, with one of our Access to Higher Education courses. These are particularly beneficial to mature students or those who have no formal qualifications. For more details contact Student Services on 01384 344400.

 

How much will it cost me?

With ever- increasing university fees studying here at Stourbridge will allow you affordable education to study at your own pace.

Cost of each course will vary depending on the type of provision for example full-time or part-time courses.

Alternative methods of payment are available. Student services will be able to guide you on these costs and methods of payment.

Course costs for 2012 will be available on this website shortly.

Our guidance team have a wide range of expertise and can help you with;

• Application and enrolment processes
• Support with UCAS applications
• Personal Statement advice and guidance

For more information contact
Student Services on 01384 344400
or email info@stourbridge.ac.uk