The Bedford College Group
Bedford, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Students
- 19,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2017
Overview
The Bedford College Group is the seventh largest college group in the United Kingdom, formed in 2017 through the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College. It delivers world-class skills and education to communities across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and the wider South East Midlands, with campuses in Bedford, Dunstable, Biggleswade, Silverstone, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Old Warden. The Group serves over 19,000 students with a workforce of nearly 2,000 and an annual income of more than £80 million. It offers a wide range of further education programmes for school leavers and adults, apprenticeships at levels 2–7, university-level qualifications including HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Bachelor's Top-up Degrees, as well as distance learning and professional CPD courses. Degree-level programmes are delivered in partnership with validating universities including the University of Northampton. The Group operates specialist colleges including Shuttleworth College (land-based and animal studies, with residential accommodation), the National College for Motorsport at Silverstone, the National College for Logistics, The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form.
Fields of study
- Access to Higher Education
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Sciences
- Art & Design
- Business & Management
- Care & Childcare
- Computing & IT
- Construction
- Counselling
- Countryside Management
- Electrical Installation
- Engineering
- English & Maths
- Equine Care & Management
- ESOL
- Esports
- Fashion & Textiles
- Floristry
- Green Skills & Environment
- Hair & Beauty
- Horticulture & Gardening
- Hospitality and Catering
- Land & Wildlife Management
- Logistics
- Media
- Motor Vehicle
- Motorsport
- Music
- Outdoor Education
- Performing & Production Arts
- Plumbing & Gas
- Sport & Fitness
- T Levels
- Teacher Education
- Travel & Tourism
- Uniformed Services
Accreditation: Ofsted / Office for Students
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
HNC/HND courses: £6,186 per year (2026); BSc (Hons) Top-up degrees: £9,530 per year (2026). Fees for subsequent years of a course rise in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). International students should contact the college directly for fee details on +44 (0)345 658 8990.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Science (Biology) HND (Full-time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | £6,186 / year | Varies | — |
| Computing Network Engineering HND (HTQ) Full time (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | £6,186 / year | Varies | — |
| Digital Technologies BSc (Hons) Top-up (Full time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 1 year | £9,530 / year | Varies | — |
| Fashion & Textiles HND (Full time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | £6,186 / year | Varies | — |
| Graphic Design HND (Full time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | £6,186 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
