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City of Bristol College is a further education college in Bristol, UK. It serves 16–18s, adults, apprentices, higher education students and employers, and offers A Levels, technical and vocational courses, apprenticeships, pre-entry level courses and university-level courses. The college holds a 'Good' Ofsted rating from its January 2023 inspection.
Who the college serves
The college organises its provision around distinct learner groups, which is a useful way to check whether it fits your situation:
- 16–18s — school-leaver study options, including A Levels and technical/vocational routes.
- Adults — the college describes a wide range of adult courses with flexible study options at all levels, framed as retraining and reskilling.
- Apprentices — apprenticeships combining work and study.
- Higher education students — university-level courses.
- Employers — provision for workforce skills needs.
What you can study
Course types named on the site span a wide range:
| Course type | Typical learner | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A Levels | 16–18s | Academic route |
| Technical and vocational courses | 16–18s, adults | Subject and level vary |
| Apprenticeships | Apprentices, employers | Work-based |
| Pre-entry level courses | Adults, 16–18s | Entry point before higher levels |
| University-level courses | Higher education students | Highest level offered |
The site states that courses run "all the way through to university-level courses," so the college covers both entry-level and degree-level study.
How to find the right course
The college provides a course search that filters by subject and centre. A personalised prospectus tool lets you explore courses, save favourites and build a prospectus you can return to. If you are unsure where to start, searching by subject first and then narrowing by centre matches how the site is structured.
Where the college is
Teaching takes place across several centres in Bristol:
- College Green
- South Bristol Skills Academy
- Ashley Down Centre
- Parkway Centre
- Independence Training Facilities
- Advanced Engineering Centre
The college also runs open events for prospective students to visit and see the facilities.
Points to check before applying
- Level and entry requirements — the site lists course types but not individual entry requirements; check the specific course page for the level you need.
- Mode of study — adult courses are described as having flexible options, but the exact patterns (part-time, evening, etc.) depend on the course.
- Fees and funding — the site does not publish pricing on the pages reviewed; confirm costs and any support directly with the college.
- Recent changes — the college reports newly refurbished sites for the current academic year, and a new partnership with LPW for Post-16 provision, so facilities and options may differ from older information.
For anyone in or moving to Bristol who wants a local college covering everything from pre-entry level to university-level study, City of Bristol College is a direct starting point: use the course search, then confirm entry requirements and costs for your chosen course.