University Level

Studying with SMB College Group offers an excellent alternative to studying at a university. Our courses have been designed in conjunction with leading industry partners, meaning the course you choose gives you the skills, knowledge and expertise to equip you for a career in your chosen sector. Whether you are moving into Higher Education from A Levels or a college course, or coming back into education whilst working, SMB College Group is a great place to study, laying the foundations for your future and supporting you to reach your full potential.

We offer a variety of course options, with some programmes being delivered on a part-time/evening basis, including: Foundation Degrees Top-up Degrees, HNC/HND. Subject areas on offer include Animal Management, Early Years, Performing Arts and Sports Science. 

Check out our latest Graduation, celebrating the class of 2023! 

 

Our Higher Education courses offer exceptional student experiences, lecturers with real world experience, and multi-million pound facilities. There are so many reasons why choosing to study with us at SMB College Group is the right choice, but check out the full list of benefits below if you are still not convinced.

• What are the benefits of a small campus for your Higher Education course?

  Have you ever heard the phrase ‘to be a big fish in a small pond’? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll represent at a small campus: your talents will shine, your voice will be heard, and you’ll know the friendly faces of your peers.

  What if you could find a campus that offered the best of both worlds – great facilities AND a small cohort? At SMB College Group, we've got just that!

  Here’s our top reasons why a small campus might be the right choice for you:

  1. Small class sizes, so you can benefit from invaluable contact time with lecturers.
  2. Lecturers with real-life industry experience and understanding, who are focused on the quality of your learning experience.
  3. Access to industry-standard equipment and facilities.
  4. Student bursaries and loans are still available.
  5. Multi-million pound facilities, including state-of-the-art Construction equipment, one of the largest infinity green screens outside of London, £3.6 million Sports Science complex, purpose-built Animal Management centre, sprung-floored mirrored rehearsal studios, nationally-renowned Equestrian Centre and Rehabilitation Centre, excellent Engineering and Construction workshops, and our very own Melton Theatre! We're also a specialist Landex College – one of only 36 in the country.
  6. The opportunity to create close, long-lasting bonds with everyone – not just with people studying the same degree as you, but with people from other course areas who have different interests, backgrounds and experiences, helping to shape you as a well-rounded individual.
  7. Focus on your individual health and wellbeing: we offer personal support from Student Services team to help you with all your pastoral care needs, from finance to mental health support.
  8. Our students are at the centre of everything we do. Knowing that you matter as an indiviual can go a long way to helping you through your degree and on to a successful career. Lecturers and support staff can offer support to get your journey into the world of work off to a flying start, from access to careers advisors to invaluable contacts with key employers.

Plus, our success rates are 72%, so you know you are working with a college that wants to see you succeed!

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