Somerset College of Arts and Technology

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Welcome to University Centre Somerset. We are part of a new institution that has been created by the merger of two very well-established higher education providers: Bridgwater College and Somerset College. We specialize in vocational qualifications grounded in the real world. We pride ourselves on forging strong links with employers and delivering programs that equip you with skills you can use in the workplace. University Centre Somerset is based in state-of-the-art facilities in the county town of Taunton. We also operate specialist learning centers at our sites in Bridgwater and Cannington.

We specialize in vocational degree-level qualifications grounded in the real world and combined with academic rigor. We want our students to achieve the highest standards set for their chosen industry sector so that they can begin their careers with confidence, knowing they have been trained in the most advanced business methods and technology. We pride ourselves on forging strong links with employers and delivering programs that equip you with skills you can use in the workplace. We offer you countless opportunities to develop your skills, acquire new interests, and meet exciting people.

They validate our courses, meaning that students can study in Somerset while receiving leading institutions around the country. Whatever you are studying, University Centre Somerset has first-class facilities that enhance your learning and stimulate your development. We pride ourselves on our facilities' high quality; with an investment program of over £35 million, many of the facilities are utilized by industry insiders from across the region.

However, our commitment goes beyond that and has a positive impact on our student's lives. We have improved access for students with disabilities in recent years and are continually reviewing our policies and procedures to ensure we are up to date with current legislation. University Centre Somerset is committed to reducing and eliminating disadvantage, harassment, bullying, prejudice, and discrimination by the following legislation and taking positive action. The college has set challenging targets and will strive to achieve these while aiming to extend our expectations and enabling others to fulfill their true potential. We encourage learners to participate in promoting equality of opportunity both in their studies and in general college life.

We aim to create a center for enterprise and employment and be a force for change within the community, creating careers, and stimulating business growth. Employers are demanding ever more new and higher-level skills in new technologies and how people work and interact. Specialist occupational training, especially for adults, is crucial for business success. We intend to ensure that anyone trained or educated at University Centre Somerset has the most up-to-date skills and knowledge to enable them to compete for employment. Our Aims:

• Provide educational opportunities in applied vocational learning and skills training.
• Be a recognized center for Higher Education and excel as an institution recognized regionally, nationally, and locally for our specialist areas.
• Be the provider of employer-based training and employment-based solutions for innovation, enterprise, development, and growth.
• Excel at student success and achieve a local, regional, and national reputation for quality.
• Be pivotal to green the economic environment of Taunton Deane and Somerset.

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