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SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)

Bristol

  • Location: City

About us

At SGS, we invest in your future. Every course is designed with employability at its core, equipping you with the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to succeed in your chosen career.

You will learn in small classes taught by industry specialists who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Our supportive environment ensures you are recognised as an individual, with personalised guidance to help you achieve your goals. Our facilities are among some of the the best in the South West, and are benchmarked to industry standard.  SGS is located within North Bristol,  with easy access to the rest of the country. 

All our degrees are awarded and quality assured by the University of Gloucestershire, with Higher National qualifications awarded by Pearson, ensuring nationally recognised credentials.

SGS is proud to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming community for everyone,  where diversity is celebrated and you will be  supported to reach your full potential.

What makes us different

SGS combines the personalised experience of a smaller institution with the specialist facilities and opportunities of a larger provider. 

Small class sizes mean you are never just a number. Lecturers know you by name, understand your ambitions and provide tailored support to help you succeed. We foster confidence, professional skills and an inclusive environment where every student is supported to reach their potential. Our career-focused courses are taught by industry-experienced professionals who bring real-world insight and current knowledge into the classroom. 

Fine Art students’ study at Bristol School of Art, Clifton founded in 1858, one of the UK’s few remaining traditional art schools.

Zoological Management and Conservation students learn at Bristol Zoo Project, studying within the zoo itself for an immersive, unique real-world experience.

Our size is our strength offering personalised support, expert teaching and inspiring environments that prepare you for your future success.

 

 

The relationship we have with the staff is fantastic, I feel very welcomed into every department I step into and everyone goes above and beyond for their students. The staff couldn’t be more helpful, you can talk to them about anything. Their style of delivery is impeccable, and they make all the modules engaging and fun. They genuinely want to help you, if you don’t understand something they make sure to give personal guidance, and I always feel listened to and valued.

Georgia
BA(Hons) Alumni Testimonial

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Course locations

University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8LP

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton Campus, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA

Bristol School of Art

Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX

Bristol Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)

WISE Campus, New Road, Stoke Gifford, WISE Campus, Bristol, BS34 8LP