Student Support
Student Services are based on all three campuses, offering impartial advice and guidance to help you make decisions about your education and training or choice of career. We will also support you with issues with your health, travel, wellbeing, finances and studies.
We offer support to students within all curriculum areas to ensure that they are given equal opportunities to achieve success in their studies. We have timetabled study skills sessions where our Progression Specialists offer their expertise and strategies and all teaching staff are made aware of support needs to adapt lesson materials and content.
This page answers some of the most common questions new students have before starting at Shrewsbury College, from timetables and travel to support, study and college life. Browse the FAQs below for helpful information and advice to help you feel confident and prepared for your first few weeks at college.
Read moreAt Shrewsbury College, we are committed to ensuring every student has an equal and outstanding learning experience.
Read moreAt Shrewsbury College, we are committed to ensuring every student has an equal and outstanding learning experience.
Read moreAt Shrewsbury College, we are committed to ensuring every student has an equal and outstanding learning experience.
Read moreDedicated support for looked-after young people and care leavers. We can help with enrolment, financial support, wellbeing, careers advice and future progression.
Read moreAt Shrewsbury College, we are committed to ensuring every student has an equal and outstanding learning experience.
Read moreExisting Students / Parents
Information for parents and carers around exams, progress, the student app and absence reporting.
College Campuses
Explore Our Campuses
At Shrewsbury College, not only are you choosing a course that suits you, you're choosing a community that matches your interests, ambitions and way of learning.
Whether you’re aiming for university, a higher apprenticeship or going straight into work, each campus gives you the space, support and challenge you need to do your best.
Explore our campuses below and discover where your future could begin.
Many of our A Level students have a study programme that includes both the English Bridge and Welsh Bridge campuses.
Which campus is right for me?
- Welsh Bridge Campus – The Welsh Bridge Campus is the home of A Level subjects in the sciences, maths, economics, and social science subjects. Ideal if you enjoy solving problems and want strong grades for university or STEM careers.
- English Bridge Campus – The English Bridge Campus is the base for creative and communication‑based A Levels and some vocational art courses such as art, media, English and humanities. Ideal if you love ideas, people, culture and expressing yourself.
- London Road Campus – The London Road Campus is the campus for vocational courses and T Levels in hands‑on, career‑focused areas such as engineering, digital, construction, health, business, and sport. Ideal if you prefer practical learning and real‑world projects
Facilities
Shrewsbury College offers fantastic facilities to support your study and leisure time across our three campuses, as well as subject-specific facilities that are unique to each site.
Preparation for work
Whether you're planning your next step, exploring career options or gaining real-world industry experience, we're here to help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for your future.
Our dedicated careers and employability support is available to help you make informed decisions about university, apprenticeships and employment, while work experience and industry placements give you the opportunity to apply your learning in a professional environment.
College Life
Your time at Shrewsbury College is about more than achieving qualifications. Alongside your studies, you'll have access to a wide range of opportunities, resources and support designed to help you make the most of college life. You can challenge yourself through our Shrewsbury Scholars programme, get involved in sports, clubs and enrichment activities, access revision resources to support your studies, and take advantage of a range of student perks and discounts. You'll also find links to important college systems, information about any course-specific kits or equipment, and opportunities to share your views through Student Voice, helping shape the college experience for yourself and future students.