South Thames Colleges Group
London, 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
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Overview
South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) is a group of four further education colleges in South West London: Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College. The Group offers a wide range of courses at all levels including vocational qualifications, A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships, ESOL, adult short courses, and higher education programmes through its University Centre. STCG received an Ofsted result of Good with Outstanding Features in 2024.
Fields of study
- Accounting and Finance
- Art & Design
- Baking and Cookery
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Childcare & Early Years
- Computing & IT
- Construction
- Counselling
- Digital Media & Games Design
- Electrical
- Engineering
- ESOL/EFL
- Fashion
- Film & Media
- Fitness & Coaching
- Foundation Learning/SEND
- Green Skills & Sustainability
- Hairdressing & Barbering
- Health & Social Care
- Hospitality & Catering
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Law
- Media - Digital & Social
- Motor Vehicle
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Plumbing
- Public Services
- Science
- Sport & Sport Science
- Teaching & Training
- Travel and Tourism
Accreditation: Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
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.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Higher Education Diploma - Media Studies (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | Sep 2027 |
| Cake Decorating - Professional Skills: Mastering the Basics (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | £146 / total | Varies | 29 Sep 2026 |
| CHRISTMAS CARIBBEAN FRUITCAKE MASTERCLASS (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | £50 / total | Varies | 4 Dec 2026 |
| Master Mortgages and Money Skills (opens in a new tab)Online | — | 1 year | £34 / total | Varies | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Master the Basics of Accounting (opens in a new tab)Online | — | 1 year | £29 / total | Varies | 1 Aug 2026 |
| VTCT Level 4 Chemical Peels Course (opens in a new tab)Part Time | — | — | £1,200 / total | Varies | 11 Jan 2027, 10 Jan 2028 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.