Bridgend College
Bridgend, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 7,500
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1928
Overview
Bridgend College (Welsh: Coleg Penybont) is a Further Education (FE) College based in Bridgend, Wales, UK, with a mission to help students 'be all that they can be'. Founded in 1928, the College has grown to support more than 7,500 students and employs over 750 staff across three campuses: the main Bridgend Campus (Cowbridge Road), Pencoed Campus, and Queens Road Campus. The College offers a broad range of qualifications from Entry Level through to Honours Degrees (Level 6), including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, GCSEs, HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees. Higher education programmes are delivered in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and as a collaborative partner of the University of South Wales; HE qualifications are also awarded by Pearson and CPCAB. The College works closely with local businesses, employers and the Welsh Government, and is an award-winning institution recognised for its inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Fields of study
- A Levels
- Agriculture
- Animal Care
- Art, Design and Creative Media
- Catering and Hospitality
- Childhood Studies
- Computing, IT and Cyber
- Construction
- Engineering
- Equine
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Garden Design and Professional Landscaping
- Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies
- Health and Social Care
- Music and Performing Arts
- Science
- Sport
- Teaching and Education
- Travel and Tourism
- Wildlife and Countryside
- Business and Accountancy
- Motor Vehicle
- Counselling
- Humanities
- Languages
- Public Services
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- 2026-09-04, 2027-01-04, 2027-04-05
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- hello@bridgend.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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Higher Education - Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies (Level 3) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| Access to Higher Education - Social Work, Psychology and Counselling (Level 3) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| A Level Law (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| A Level Psychology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| A Level Sociology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| ESOL Entry Level 1, 2, & 3 - Full time, day study (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.