Heart of Worcestershire College
Redditch, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2014
Overview
Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) is the largest further education college in Worcestershire, England, with campuses in Redditch (main), Worcester, Bromsgrove and Malvern. Its mission is to improve lives through learning, offering courses from Entry Level through to Level 7 including vocational qualifications, T Levels, apprenticeships, adult and community courses, Access to Higher Education diplomas, and higher education programmes such as HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees and professional qualifications. Higher education courses are validated by partner universities, and students graduate at Worcester Cathedral. The college works with local employers including the NHS, Rubicon Leisure and Perdiswell Leisure Centre to provide work experience and industry placements. It is publicly funded and inspected by Ofsted.
Fields of study
- Art and Design
- Automotive
- Business and Management
- Computing and IT
- Construction
- Electrical Installation
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Games Design and Digital Media
- Hair and Beauty
- Health, Social Care and Early Years
- Hospitality and Catering
- Media Production
- Performing Arts
- Public Services
- Sports and Fitness
- Travel and Tourism
- Teacher Training
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing
- Human Resources
Accreditation: Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- August 2026, September 2027, November 2027, April 2028, July 2028
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- feadmissions@howcollege.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, Level 3 (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September 2027 |
| Introduction to Automotive Maintenance and Repair, Entry Level 3 (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2027 |
| Level 3 Leadership and Management Skills (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | £1,500 / total | Varies | August 2026, August 2027 |
| Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (Full Time)(Redditch United Football Club) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September 2027 |
| Level 5 Operational Leadership and Management Skills (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | £2,200 / total | Varies | August 2026, August 2027 |
| Level 5 Teaching - Further Education and Skills (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.