The days of free university-level education are long gone. Yet the UK population is still encouraged to work for a degree wherever possible – making it important to consider the financial implications of further study.

Study Local to Keep Costs Down

Somerset College offers a wide range of degrees in a local setting, enabling you to study while keeping the cost of travel and accommodation to a minimum.

Our tuition fees are lower than the average university and we can help students access a variety of grants and scholarships to help meet the cost of their education. 

For those with childcare commitments, the College also has a reasonably-priced nursery on campus, while flexible timetables enable you to balance study with the demands of part-time work and home life.

A Career-centred Education

If your reason for studying a degree is to improve your employment options, rest assured the College maintains strong links with local business sectors.

Indeed, industry leaders help shape our curriculum and many of the assignments 

used on our courses are based on real-life situations. What’s more, work experience is woven into your degree during your final year, ensuring you have a choice of career opportunities upon graduation.

As a result, our graduates emerge ready for the world of work, with all the skills their sector requires.

To enhance students’ employability even further, our Work Academy service coordinates job opportunities, as well as helping with applications and interview skills.

If you’re still struggling to decide if a degree is worth the investment, visit us to chat to students and staff while taking a look around our first-rate facilities.