Be unique, do it your way

Why City of Bristol College should become YOUR college.

We’re Silver

We have been rated ‘Silver’ in the Teaching Excellence Framework by the Higher Education Funding Council for England in June 2017.

Excellent standards

We have been awarded the UK Quality Assured mark by the Quality Assurance Agency to reflect the excellent standards of our Higher Education courses.

Experts in the field

The college’s teachers are specialists in their field and have wide ranging and current industry experience. They will provide you with ongoing support during your time at the college to ensure you reach your full potential.

Reaching higher

In the latest National Student Survey, 92% of our students said staff made their subjects interesting and said it provided them with the opportunity to bring information and ideas together from different topics – this is above the national averages of 82% and 85%.

We are for everyone

Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for a change, an 18 year old or a mature student, we offer a course to suit anyone’s needs.

Safe and secure

Our courses are validated by highly regarded universities from across the South West, such as the University of the West of England, Bath Spa University and the University of Plymouth.

Smaller class sizes

Our smaller class sizes aims to maximise your opportunity for learning, with our teachers aiming to get to know the students as individuals.

Supportive and caring

You come first. We have a dedicated student welfare support team who are available to listen, support, advise and point you in the right general direction.

Wide variety of courses

We offer courses which will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to enter into your dream career. With options for full and part-time courses, there is something which can fit around your schedule and other commitments.

Better value for money

Our college offers affordable tuition fees to make sure our courses are open and accessible to more people. You won’t be priced out of the market by extortionate costs and we offer special bursaries for some pre-existing students.

Take your pick

With four learning centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, you could be right in the hub of the bustling city at College Green, close to the infamous Gloucester Road at our Ashley Down Centre, in the heart of south Bristol’s buzzing Hengrove Park at our award-winning eco-friendly South Bristol Skills Academy or experiencing the bright lights of the latest technology at our Advanced Engineering Centre.

We’re employer-focused

We are committed to your journey and career, that is why we pride ourselves on our excellent links with employers such as St Monica Trust, Avon and Somerset Constabulary and DAF Trucks UK which help bridge the gap between skills and jobs.

Bristol is the best

One of Britain’s best cities is big enough to be exciting but small enough to not get lost. With fantastic travel links by road, train, bus and bike to the other side of the city and into the countryside, you will never be short of things to do. With some of the finest bars, restaurants, museums, theatres and music venues in the country – get a taste of what the West Country has to offer.