Higher Education HNCs, HNDs, Degrees & more...

Each year, over 1000 students choose to study a Higher Education course with Bridgend College.  Our courses are validated by a range of Universities including the University of Glamorgan, the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff and the University of Wales, Newport and also by professional associations including the CIM, ILEX and AAT.

We have a wide range of courses on offer, so whether it's a full-time or part-time HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Undergraduate Degree or Masters, we're confident that you'll find a course to suit your career aspirations, subject interest or individual study requirements.

  

The University Provision on your Doorstep

People have different reasons for choosing to stay near home and study locally.  For some it may be due to work or family commitments, for others it may just make great economic sense.  Here are some of the reasons why our students choose Bridgend:

• 90% of our students study in Grade 1 or Grade 2 departments
• Reduced travel time and transport costs
• Live at home and save accommodation fees
• Courses are taught in small, personal groups
• Scholarships are available

To download an application form please click here: http://www.bridgend.ac.uk/assets/Uploads/Documents/Students/Application-Form-26-01-10.pdf

or alternatively please contact the HE team or call into reception.

Once your application has been received it will be sent to the relevant department for consideration and you will be invited to attend an interview.

As a result, if it is felt that you are suitable for the course you will either be made an unconditional offer (you meet the entry requirements) or a conditional offer (based on obtaining certain qualifications).  You should normally expect to receive details of your offer from Bridgend College within 15 working days of your interview.

 

Full-time Higher Education Students

Full-time fees for the academic year 2011/12 are £3,375 per year.  As a Welsh student, you may also be eligible for a Welsh Assembly Government non-repayable grant.  For students from outside of Wales, further information on help with your tuition fees is available from you Local Education Authority.

Further financial assistance is available in the form of Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans and Scholarships.

For further information on Financial Assistance for full-time students, please visit: http://www.bridgend.ac.uk/finance-for-full-time-students

Scholarships

In September 2011, Bridgend College will be offering five unique Scholarships for Full-time students.  Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students, who achieve high tariff UCAS points, in addition to demonstrating a strong desire to make their career path within the chosen subject area.

Students awarded the scholarship will receive £1000 per year (in 3 instalments), up to a maximum of £3000 (3 years)

To download a scholarship application form please click here: http://www.bridgend.ac.uk/assets/Uploads/Documents/Students/scholarship_application_form.pdf

Bursaries

In September 2011, bursaries will also be available for all first year Full-time students.  The bursary does not have to be paid back and is in addition to all other statutory support such as loans and grants.

Students will be eligible for a £500 bursary (in 2 instalments) for the first year of their course.

 

Part-time Higher Education Students

Part-time course fees for the academic year 2011/12 vary across subjects.  The fee for the course(s) you are interested in can be found by clicking on the course title in Course Vacancies in the B Village.

Financial assistance is available in the form of a Part-time Higher Education Grant and a Higher Education Assembly Learning Grant.  Some courses are also eligible for exemption of fees, dependent upon student's circumstances.

For further information on Financial Assistance for part-time students, please visit:http://www.bridgend.ac.uk/finance-for-part-time-students

     

Enrolment

Enrolment for both full-time and part-time Higher Education students will start on Monday 5th September 2011.

An enrolment timetable will be issued to you by the HE team over the Summer, detailing when and where your enrolment event will be held.  It is important that you attend at the designated time, due to the high volume of students enrolling during the week.

You'll need to bring the following items with you:

• Proof of Identification
• SLC Financial Notification - this confirms who is paying tuition fees and releases your student grant/loan
• Qualification Certificates - originals are needed
• Birth Certificate - original is needed

    

Contact Us

If you have any questions at all, there are a number of ways in which you can contact us:

Tel.: 01656 302364

E-mail: heenquiries@bridgend.ac.uk

For further information on Higher Education please visit www.bridgend.ac.uk/he

Alternatively, if you have a question that you feel other students may also need to know the answer to, please feel free to post it on the Village Notice Board and we'll respond to you within 24 hours.