
Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1899
Overview
Shrewsbury College, part of Shrewsbury Colleges Group, is the largest further education college in Shropshire, United Kingdom. The college operates across three campuses in Shrewsbury: Welsh Bridge Campus (Priory Road, SY1 1RX), English Bridge Campus (Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AA), and London Road Campus (London Road, SY2 6PR). It offers the widest curriculum in Shropshire, encompassing A Levels (38 subjects), T Levels, vocational diplomas, apprenticeships (at all levels), and university-level courses including HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Bachelor's degrees. University-level courses are delivered locally with small class sizes and have been offered for over 20 years. The college has been awarded an Outstanding grade by Ofsted — the only Ofsted Outstanding sixth form or college in Shropshire. Students achieve outstanding outcomes: 86% of Shrewsbury College graduates attained a First or Upper Second Class degree (national average: 76%), and 35% achieved a First Class degree (national average: 28%). In 2025, 177 students progressed to Russell Group universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Bristol, Manchester and Warwick. Financial support, bursaries, and fee waivers are available for eligible students.
Fields of study
- Access to HE (Health Professions)
- Access to HE (Humanities & Social Sciences)
- Accounting
- Applied Science
- Art & Design
- Biology
- Building
- Business, Law and Economics
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Chemistry
- Childcare
- Classical Civilisation
- Computer Science
- Computing, IT & Digital
- Counselling
- Criminology
- Economics
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Engineering
- English & Drama
- English Language
- English Literature
- Esports
- Film Studies
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- Geology
- Hair, Beauty & Therapies
- Health & Care
- History
- Hospitality & Catering
- Languages
- Law
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Media and Multimedia
- Motor Vehicle
- Music
- Performing Arts
Accreditation: Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026, Spring 2027
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@shrewsbury.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
Students aged 16–18 study full-time courses free of tuition, exam and material fees. Adults aged 19–23 pay £975 for ESFA Level 2 full-time courses (above 450 GLH); Level 3 and above varies by course. Adults aged 24+ pay a subsidised fee of £975 for Level 1–2 full-time courses; Level 3 and above varies. Fee waivers are available for eligible students with individual gross income below £26,800. Fees stated are for the 2026/27 academic year. Part-time fees vary by course.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc in Counselling Top-Up (Full-Time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| Foundation Degree in Counselling Theory and Practice (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| HNC/HTQ in Construction Management for England (Design & Build Technician) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| HNC in Leadership & Management (Full-time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| HND in Business Top up (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | September 2026 |
| Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | 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.
