About further Education
Further education courses and study for students aged 16 to 18 usually take place in a sixth form or college. You can find out more information on our Post-16 education page, which also covers options for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
About higher Education
Higher education is third level education after you leave school. It takes place at universities and Further Education colleges, and normally includes undergraduate and postgraduate study. You can find out more information on our Higher Education page, which also covers support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Bath University was rated ‘Best Campus University in Britain’ and ‘Top University in the Southwest’ by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014.
- Bath Spa University previously known as the Bath College of Higher Education and Bath Spa University College. It attained full University status in 2005, and specialises in the arts and humanities.
- Bristol University a member of the Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities, committed to maintaining the highest levels of research and outstanding teaching and learning experiences.
- University of the West of England (UWE) is the largest provider of Higher Education in the Southwest of England, with over 3,000 staff and 25,000 students.
Other Universities in the Southwest include: