About us
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.
We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students. Our ethos is to put our learners’ success at the heart of everything we do. That means we will do everything we can to help our students succeed and be the best they can be.
We have a wonderful range of courses, facilities, tutors and opportunities to build an excellent foundation for a career or go onto Higher Education.
As a partner College of the University of Suffolk, we offer more than 40 foundation and honours degrees at the College across a wide range of subjects.
We have forged valuable links with business and industries across all fields to make sure students develop skills that will increase their employability.
We believe in engaging with our students as young adults in a supportive and encouraging environment and we aim to give the best opportunity to develop, grow and become passionately involved in their own education.
West Suffolk College is on a journey. We have huge ambitions to be the best college in the UK and we believe our community deserves nothing less.
If you are 16+ or are leaving school...
We offer a wide range of courses to suit all levels and abilities from Entry Level to University including animal care, bricklaying and journalism through to photography, media production and graphic design, plus many more...
Take a look at our full range of courses for further information and to find one that suits you.
If you have a career in mind, but are unsure of which course would best prepare you, then come and speak to us and we can advise you on your options. We will take the time to understand your ambitions, qualifications and skills to help you achieve your goals.
Email: careersadvice@wsc.ac.uk
Phone: 01284 716 333
Apprenticeships
Our Apprenticeships cover a wide range of areas including Construction, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Plumbing, Hairdressing, IT, Accountancy and more. If you live in England, are 16+ and not in full time education, you could do an Apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you'll become an employee at a company, earn money and work alongside experienced people to gain the skills you need in your chosen industry.
Entry requirements for Apprenticeships vary but all employers will want you to be committed, responsible and willing to work both independently and as part of a team. Your employer will train you in the workplace and will help you gain important skills needed to do the job. As the largest Apprenticeships learning provider in Suffolk and Norfolk, we'll support you every step of the way.
For further information, check out the apprenticeship page on our website.
For further information on what West Suffolk College can offer you and the facilities we have, take a look at our website
