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Shrewsbury College

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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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

Programs offered by Shrewsbury College
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
BSc in Counselling Top-Up (Full-Time) (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVariesSeptember 2026
Foundation Degree in Counselling Theory and Practice (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVariesSeptember 2026
HNC/HTQ in Construction Management for England (Design & Build Technician) (opens in a new tab)On Campus——VariesVariesSeptember 2026
HNC in Leadership & Management (Full-time) (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesSeptember 2026
HND in Business Top up (opens in a new tab)On Campus——VariesVariesSeptember 2026
Level 4 AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting (opens in a new tab)On Campus——VariesVariesSeptember 2026

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.