Kingston Maurward College

Dorchester

  • Location: Town, Rural

About us

Sometimes the best opportunities are right on your doorstep and here at University Centre Kingston Maurward our degree-level courses are a prime example.

Kingston Maurward is a specialist provider serving the needs of land-based and allied industries in Dorset and the South West.

Our students will be inspired to achieve their potential and thrive in a challenging yet caring environment, enjoying exciting learning and high-quality facilities within a vibrant commercial rural estate.

With various degree-level courses, some of which include new Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), and partnerships with universities including The Open University and Bournemouth University, we pride ourselves on helping those in land-based industries continue to develop their careers.

With an established transport system and great road links across the county, we are easy to access with ample car-parking on site too.

What makes us different

Expert Staff Not only are we unique in our subject base, but our lecturers bring years of industry experience into the learning environment and combined with their passion for the subject provide industry-led teaching that will help in advancing your career.

Stunning, Local Campus Take advantage of minimised living expenses by studying closer to home and benefit from some of the most stunning natural resources in the country. 

Our 750-acre farm & parkland estate has such a special place in the life of the countryside, and is regularly utilised by students and staff for cross-campus studies on all of our further and higher education courses.

Industry Links – We offer an inspiring environment where you can study a specialist degree in subjects that relate to modern, land-based industries, conservation and the rural economy – subjects that will be of real value in developing your career.

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Course locations

Main Site

Dorchester, Dorchester, DT2 8PY