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How your journey begins…

If you’re trying to decide:

  • What to do after your GCSEs (Year 11) or A-Levels
  • What your future career might be, or
  • Where you want your future to take you

Then you are in the right place!

It’s as easy as 1,2,3

Follow these steps to decide if Uxbridge College is the right choice for you:

1. What course suits me?

Browse our range of A-Level, Vocational, T-Levels, Apprenticeships, Access and Higher Education courses.

SEARCH COURSES 

Not sure on the subject but know what career you want?

Search by career to find a course that can lead to your dream job.

SEARCH BY CAREERS

If you’re not sure what the levels and qualifications mean, take a look at our qualifications explained page. 

A male Uxbridge College Motor Vehicle student in the workshop. He is smiling wearing a black polo short with the Uxbridge College logo on it and there is an engine in front of him and a car on a car lift to the right.

2. Come to an Open Event

Join us at one of our Open Events where you can explore our modern campuses, speak to our teachers and find out more about courses and college life.

Being here in person will help you get a feel for if the college is the right fit for you, plus you can apply to your chosen course on the day, with help from our staff.

EXPLORE EVENTS
Two Uxbridge College Student Support staff at their booth at an Uxbridge Open Day. There are blue stand-up screens with information stuck to them. On the table in front of them are laptops, mouse pads, head phones, pens, buttons and travel card holders.

3. How do I apply?

When you know what and where you want to study, get your application in. The sooner you do this, the sooner you can get your place secured. 

You can apply via our courses pages, using the 'search courses' button above.

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Discover More

  • What’s college life like?

    There's so much more to life at college that goes beyond the classroom, and you can decide how much you want to experience.

    Our enrichment programmes include:

    • Trips and visits
    • Sports
    • Clubs
    • Volunteering
    • Competitions
    • Guest speakers
    • Work experience.


    We also run college-wide events including a Freshers’ and Careers Fair.

    You can get even more involved by being part of the Student Council and run for Student President. Or you can have your say by being a Tutor Representative for your peers.

  • What Student Support is available?

    We have an abundance of support to help you get the most out of your time at college.

    Every student has a designated tutor who will support them throughout their time here.

    We also have an amazing Student Services team who offer counselling and welfare services, plus Inclusive Learning Support for those who need a little extra help.  

    Find out more here

  • What are the facilities like?

    Our facilities are awesome (if we do say so ourselves).

    Our outstanding, modern campuses in Uxbridge and Harrow Hayes, include:

    • Industry-standard kit and equipment
    • Speciality purpose-built workshops, studios and science labs
    • Hayes Business Studios
    • Praxis Theatre and performing arts studios
    • Distinction Hair and Beauty Salons with high-end tools and equipment that’s open to the public
    • Revisco Training Restaurant and kitchens that's open to the public
    • Immersive spaces for digital learning (VR/AI tech).


    Project Ambition: Transforming Uxbridge College

    To enhance and upgrade our facilities, Project Ambition has been launched to transform the design of our campuses to create a state-of-the-art, sustainable, and inspiring college for our students and staff.

    Don’t just take our word for it though, come and see for yourself at an Open Event.

  • FAQs

    If you have any further questions about college, take a look at our FAQs page to see if the answer is there. 

    Otherwise, please feel free to get in contact with us, we will be more than happy to help you. 

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The Serious, but good to know stuff

  • About us

    Uxbridge College officially opened its doors in 1966. Since then, we’ve been offering both academic and practical educational pathways to people in our local community, and beyond. 

    We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver a high level of teaching, through our well trained and experienced staff.

    We’ve invested in top-class facilities that aim to enhance students learning, by providing an opportunity to learn using the tools and equipment used by industry professionals. With our salon, restaurant and theatre open to the public, it gives our students the best start to their future careers, as they leave us with the real-world experience.

    The college works extremely closely with businesses to ensure our training is relevant, rooted in real-world employment, and responsive to the needs of the local economy.

    Whether you're looking for your post-GCSE options, want to train for a career or take the next step towards going to university, we have a wide range of courses to choose from, at our campuses in Uxbridge and Hayes.

    Watch our 'Meet the Principal' video to find out more.

    Uxbridge College is part of HRUC (Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges), which includes the West London Institute of Technology and HRUC Apprenticeships and Skills - who work closely with employers to support their training and workforce development needs.

  • HRUC Vision

    To be an outstanding college group that inspires, transforms lives and creates futures.

  • HRUC Mission

    To deliver an exceptional learning experience that creates opportunities and success for all.

    We stand for diversity, inclusion and excellence throughout everything we do, and provide outcomes that drive personal growth, wellbeing and economic opportunity.

  • The latest from Ofsted - November 2024

    HRUC has been rated “Strong for Skills”, and “Outstanding” for the behaviour and attitudes and personal development of its students, in its latest Ofsted inspection.

    HRUC achieved an overall “Good” rating for its educational offerings, leadership, and management.

    The inspection, which took place between 12-15 November 2024 across HRUC’s five campuses, highlights the College group’s strong performance across several areas, and its positive impact on students, employers, and the local community.