There are many options to continue learning post-16 and post-18 whether in Somerset or further afield. Which option is a good fit for you?
Leave school? Go onto higher or further education? Combine work and training? There are lots of options open to you that will be a good match for your age, educational level, and interests. Find out more.
Thinking about post-16 options in Somerset?
There are many post-16 options in Somerset. The larger colleges are:
- Bridgwater & Taunton College
- Richard Huish College
- Strode College
- Yeovil College
But there are many other options to explore too.
Check out the Your Future guide. It covers ALL the options for 16-19 year olds in Somerset when it comes to education, work, and training. It’s a free digital PDF booklet, so download it now and have a read!
Your Future Guide
Thinking about post-18 options in Somerset?
Head on over to Study Up Somerset and you’ll find everything you need to know. You can also find a higher education campus near you, choosing from:
- Bridgwater and Taunton College
- Richard Huish College
- Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning
- Strode College
- University Centre Somerset
- Yeovil College University Centre
Study Up Somerset
Thinking about university or college?
UCAS has lots of useful information. They can help you choose what and where to study, with all the information you need to get to grips with your university or college application.
UCAS
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