About us
Bridgend College is a Further Education (FE) College supporting over 6,000 students and employing over 600 members of staff across its four campuses in Bridgend, Pencoed, Queens Road and Maesteg. September 2021 has seen us open our state of the art STEAM Academy at Pencoed Campus which is an exciting new building to accommodate teaching, learning and support facilities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
Over 850 students choose to complete their higher education course with us each year. The College works in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and is a collaborative partner of the University of South Wales.
From small beginnings in 1923, Bridgend College has now grown into an inclusive and diverse college. We offer an extensive range of courses, from Entry through to Degree level, in over 20 vocational areas (including A Levels through our collaboration with Pencoed Comprehensive School).
Why choose us?
We provide a very welcoming and highly inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds feel safe and well supported.
Our mission statement is:
Be all that you can be
Our values are defined as the following:
People Centered
Inspirational
Passionate
Innovative
Inclusive
Team player
Our learning community
We want everyone to feel safe and part of our community at Bridgend College.
Our students are part of a dynamic, diverse and creative community which embraces our learning values, which are to:
Be Ready
Be Respectful
Be Safe