Studying at our Bedford College Campuses in Bedford & Kempston
Right in the heart of Bedford
Bedford has some amazing spaces and places such as the new Riverside Complex, set in a stunning location on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The development features restaurants, a cinema, hotel and new public open spaces along the river. Bedford also offers the bustling sights and sounds of nightly entertainment at the Corn Exchange to the tranquility of the galleries and museums of the historic Castle Quarter.
Bedford has some amazing spaces and places such as the new Riverside Complex, set in a stunning location on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The development features restaurants, a cinema, hotel and new public open spaces along the river. Bedford also offers the bustling sights and sounds of nightly entertainment at the Corn Exchange to the tranquility of the galleries and museums of the historic Castle Quarter.
Our modern Library is the place to study outside of classes, with spaces for both individual and group study and over 30,000 resources including books, journals and DVDs to support your learning. You can also access computers including PCs, Macs and netbooks, or make use of our free Wi-Fi. Plus, when you’re not on site you can access online resources and library services from wherever you are 24/7 through Moodle – our online student portal. If you are studying a course validated by University of Bedfordshire or University of Northampton you will also have access to their resources.
Choosing one of our engineering or construction courses means you’ll get the chance to hone technical skills in real-life working environments, getting your hands on modern engineering machinery and some of the most advanced renewable technologies equipment in the UK. Engineering students will also get to study in our £5.2 million Buchanan Centre building, containing state-of-the-art robotic equipment.
These spaces on campus enable you to study and relax with minimal distraction. Our student space has tea and coffee making facilities, chairs and a separate meeting room.
Information technology suites
Access to current technology is vital to enhance your learning experience. Our technology suites will provide you with internet access, laser printers, scanners and video conferencing facilities.
If you’re the creative type, our purpose-built design, music and media studios are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources to provide the tools and experience you’ll need in the industry. The £6 million arts centre also hosts a regular programme of exciting events, visits and talks from renowned professionals within the creative industries. Explore more online at www.southbankarts.com
All students can hit the gym at our fully equipped fitness studio for £20 per year. Our modern £2.5 million sports centre gives Sport students the chance to make the most of their studies, and all other students the chance to get active and have fun. Plus, as a Bedford College student, you will also be able to apply for a discount card at our Trinity Arts & Leisure Sports Centre entitling you to 20% off (not applicable on Membership or School of Fish) – to find out more visit www.trinityleisure.co.uk
Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to meet friends and grab a drink or something to eat between classes.
Car parking at Bedford College is currently charged at £1 per day during term-time with a permit available from the College (permit required at all times). Please note that parking is limited and not guaranteed however there are public car parks close by. The campus is also easily accessible by both bus and train.
Studying at Shuttleworth College Campus in Old Warden, Biggleswade
Set in over 500 acres of beautiful parkland
Based in Old Warden, near Biggleswade, Shuttleworth College provides the environment you need to succeed on our Animal Science and Agriculture courses.
Beyond the stunning parkland, lakes and woodland of the College grounds you’ll find an unspoilt landscape of farmland, ancient villages and delightful scenery stretching as far as the eye can see. The larger town of Biggleswade and newly-built large retail park with shops and supermarkets, plus a rail link to London is just 10 minutes away by car.
Here you will find computers, lockers, chairs and a kitchen area with tea/coffee making facilities. It’s the perfect place for our undergraduate students to study and relax.
The library has a wide range of specialist books, journals and e-resources to support your learning. With quiet areas for individual study equipped with PCs, plus areas for group work, it’s the perfect place to research for your assignments and expand your knowledge. If you are studying a course validated by University of Bedfordshire or University of Northampton you will also have access to their resources.
Boost your studies at our ILT suites where you can access PCs with the latest software, or bring your own laptop and make use of our free WiFi. Photocopying, printing and scanning facilities are also on hand along with digital and video cameras.
No matter what your sport of choice we’ve got excellent facilities for many sports and outdoor activities, including a sports hall, squash and tennis courts, gym and pitches for outdoor sports.
Our working arable and livestock farm includes over 150 hectares of arable land and a range of livestock including pigs, sheep and cattle. There is also a range of farm machinery at our Mechanisation Centre.
Shuttleworth College benefits from ample free parking on site if you are travelling by car. We also provide a comprehensive bus service from surrounding towns and villages, dependent on demand. Find out where we stop at www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/travel
Shuttleworth College is proud to be a national leader in animal sciences and land-based education. This new state-of-the-art ‘Eden style’ centre, includes a tropical rainforest setting and immersive biome. Shuttleworth College is the first college in the country to boast such a unique facility, housing a wide range of animal species, flora and fauna; providing you with exciting learning and career progression opportunities.
Our popular restaurant is open to serve you healthy, tasty food at great prices. Hot and cold food is available every day along with a variety of drinks and snacks – so, if you’ve worked up an appetite, come and grab a bite to eat with your classmates.
As an Animal Sciences student you’ll benefit from access to a variety of animals and exotic species at our dedicated animal centre and our British Horse Society (BHS) accredited equine centre at nearby Mount Pleasant, as well as a variety of livestock at Kingshill Farm – the College’s working farm and estate.
If travelling to Shuttleworth College is difficult for you, we may be able to offer you a place in our halls of residence based on site, graded as Outstanding by OFSTED in 2018. You’ll get your own single study bedroom plus a modern common room complete with kitchen. In 2020/21 our accommodation cost was £3,960 per year (usually £1,320 paid termly in advance) including full board during the week (subject to change, check online for the latest information). If you intend to study full-time, you can apply for a loan to help cover living costs including accommodation – see pages 18-21 to find out more about loans.
Studying at Tresham College Campuses in Corby and Kettering
Something for everyone
The local area offers a wide range of entertainment to explore, including Wicksteed Park, Rushden Lakes, The Lighthouse and The Core theatres, shopping centres, marketplaces, Odeon and Savoy cinemas and numerous restaurants, bars and coffee shops. If you enjoy the great outdoors, the county of Northamptonshire also provides the opportunity to explore areas of outstanding countryside.
At each of our campuses, you will be able to take advantage of the dedicated quiet spaces to enable you to study and relax without distraction.
Each of our campuses has excellent library facilities, which provide you with an extensive collection of printed and digital resources to enhance and complement your learning experience. Internet access, quiet study areas and well-stocked careers libraries are also available at each campus. If you are studying a course validated by University of Bedfordshire or University of Northampton you will also have access to their resources.
Access to current technology is vital to enhance your learning experience. Our technology suites will provide you with internet access, laser printers, scanners and video conferencing facilities.
The workshops at our modern campus at Corby offer fully-equipped computer suites for 3D modelling activities and 3D printers, which are suitable for a variety of applications from prototypes to customised tools. Our bespoke facilities ensure that you will have the best possible working environment to practice and develop your skills for working in the engineering industry.
Our impressive buildings include a graphic design Mac suite, photography suites, art rooms, fashion and textile workshops, soundproofed music booths, dance studios and theatre.
There is ample free parking at all of Tresham College’s campuses.
Our Kettering and Corby campuses include high street coffee shop brands on site, offering all of your favourite treats and snacks to help you get through your day of study!
Our extensive sports facilities include 3G and 4G AstroTurf pitches, fully equipped fitness suites, sport laboratory, outdoor games area and a four court sports hall. At our Kettering campus we also have a sports therapy clinic.
