University Centre Somerset

Taunton, United Kingdom

University Centre Somerset’s mission is to transform the lives of their students and communities by delivering outstanding and aspirational teaching, learning and skills development.

They specialise in vocational degree level qualifications, grounded in the real world and combined with academic rigour so that the students can achieve the highest standards set for their chosen industry sector. The aim for the students is to begin their careers with confidence, knowing they have been trained in the most advanced business methods and technology.

Working in partnership with organisations such as the Heart of the South West LEP and major employers such as the NHS, they ensure the courses offered are not only academically rigorous but also developed to meet the local and regional skill requirements.

Somerset has a rich mix of industries and the range of courses reflect this. There are courses from sectors such as Health and Social Care, Early Years, Nuclear Engineering, Animal Management, Land based courses and many more. Each has been designed to lead to excellent career prospects and progression locally or further afield.

Degree courses at University Centre Somerset are validated by some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, including Plymouth University, Oxford Brookes, University of the West of England and the Open University. University Centre Somerset works closely with them on quality assurance, giving the students the opportunity to gain a highly regarded qualification while enjoying the first-rate facilities and teaching of University Centre Somerset.