Subject Areas

Taunton College houses courses from across disciplines, offering an unprecedented choice for learners, no matter your interests. Now a part of UCS College Group, if you can’t quite find the right course for you, you’re bound to find the answer at the other colleges in our family.

Outstanding in every category

Studying at Taunton College means you are choosing an environment verified by the highest national standards to offer an unparalleled level of quality in every area.

You don’t just learn in classrooms; you train in environments that accurately mirror modern workplaces.

We embed essential life and career skills into every course, ensuring you graduate as a well-rounded, resilient individual. Our core mission is to help you flourish.

Types of study

School Leavers (16-19)

Start your future with T Levels, Technical & Professional qualifications or Apprenticeships at Taunton College. Get ready for university or a career with hands-on learning and expert guidance.

Our subject areas

A Levels
A Levels
Access to Higher Education

Our Access to HE programmes are nationally recognised qualifications that can lead directly to university or higher education.

Access to HE
Administration & Office Skills
Administration & Office Skills
Agriculture
Agriculture
Animal Management
Animal Management
Arboriculture
Arboriculture
Brickwork
Brickwork
Art, Design & Fashion

From fine art and graphic design to fashion textiles and animation, you’ll have the chance to explore your artistic interests and build a strong foundation for a creative future.

Art, Design & Fashion
Automotive

Whether owning your own car aesthetics business or chasing a career in Formula One, our offer is unparalleled and gives you what you need to achieve your dreams.

Automotive
Barbering
Barbering
Beauty

Whether you’re interested in skincaremassage, or cosmetic treatments, our programmes offer the technical skills and real-world experience to build a successful and rewarding career in the beauty industry.

Beauty
Carpentry
Carpentry
Business Management

Whether you’re drawn to marketingadministration, or accountancy, studying Business at Bridgwater College equips you with the practical knowledge and experience needed to thrive in any industry.

Business Management
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Dog Grooming
Dog Grooming
Computing & Digital

Whether you’re passionate about writing codesecuring digital infrastructure, or exploring the possibilities of emerging technologies, our  courses provide the perfect foundation to launch an exciting career in this dynamic field.

Computing & Digital
Counselling & Personal Development
Counselling & Personal Development
Countryside Management
Countryside Management
Education & Early Years

Working with children is one of the most rewarding and impactful careers you can pursue. If you’re passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and thrive, studying with us will give you the skills and experience to make a real difference.

With a balance of theory and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the practical knowledge needed to succeed in nurseriesschools, and wider community settings.

Education & Early Years
Electrical

A career in Electrical Installation is no longer just about wires and sockets. Qualified electricians are the essential trade required to deliver the country’s Net Zero targets, creating unprecedented demand for skilled, certified professionals.

Electrical
Engineering
Engineering
Equine Studies
Equine Studies
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
GCSEs
GCSEs
Foundation Learning

Starting college is a big step and for young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or individual learning needs. We provide support that makes all the difference.

Foundation Learning
Hairdressing
Hairdressing
Horticulture
Horticulture
Health & Social Care

A qualification in this field offers unparalleled job security, career variety, and genuine purpose. The Health and Social Care sector is the UK’s largest employer, and its need for qualified staff is critical and growing.

Health & Social Care
Hospitality & Catering

At Taunton College, students train in the well-renowned working restaurant, The Quantock Restaurant, where you’ll gain valuable experience in both the kitchen and front-of-house.

Hospitality & Catering
Media, Broadcast & Production

If you’re keen to tell stories, work behind the camera, or create digital art, our Media, Broadcast & Production courses are built for you.

You’ll train in the new multi‑camera studio and motion capture suite, as well as the stunning McMillan Theatre.

Media, Broadcast & Production
Media Makeup
Media Makeup
Music
Music
Performing Arts & Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre
Nuclear
Nuclear
Painting & Decorating
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing
Plumbing
Sport, Coaching & Exercise Health

At Taunton College, we are renowned for our excellent sport provision, and Sports Performance Lab All of our students benefit from access to elite-level facilities, experienced lecturers, and performance opportunities.

Sports, Coaching & Exercise Health
Teaching & Training
Teaching & Training
Uniformed Protective Services
Uniformed Protective Services

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📆 Thursday 15 January 2026
🕕 6pm – 8pm
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“It felt really good to help raise awareness for the Avon and Somerset Bleed Kit partnership by creating videos on how to use them – especially as my dad is in the ambulance service. My T Level also includes work placement as a teaching assistant, giving me more ways to contribute while learning valuable skills.”

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