Smooth Gallery Students

"The advice and guidance at the college has been really effective, and some of the facilities are truly exceptional."Gill Barnes, PGCE, Cornwall College

"Studying locally meant I was able to save money and still study at a top university college - without incurring the sort of debt many students are burdened with."Kayleigh Houghton, University College Falmouth

"Being green and kind to the environment has always interested me. This course is brilliant and as a mature student they couldn't have helped me more."Dave Franks, Duchy College Rosewarne, Cornwall College

"I was seeking to increase my business skills to help me run my web design business more efficiently. I signed up with Truro College and the course has helped me a lot."Emily Tarrant, Truro & Penwith College

"Three years at university provided sanctuary for my creative ideas - a chance to let my future grow."Martin Holland, University College Falmouth and Heart of Borneo

Why Study?

Truro StudentsWhether you are thinking about taking a full three year undergraduate degree course, a short course to sharpen up your skills or something completely different – studying at Higher Education level can significantly improve your career prospects.  Studies show that more than half of recent graduates have found a job within a few months, and many of the rest go on to further study.

As well as giving you an internationally recognised qualification, many of the courses offered in Cornwall provide the chance to build links with the regional business scene through live projects and work placements.  Cornwall’s employers have had a hand in designing a lot of courses, so if you want to stay in the county after graduation, you could be picking up skills that are in demand locally. The average starting salary of a graduate in Cornwall placed through the Unlocking Cornish Potential programme in 2010 was more than £19k.

Not only does Higher Education give you the best chance of getting a good job, it opens up all kinds of possibilities for meeting new people from all over the world, learning new skills outside of your actual course and discovering fresh ideas for career options.  Whatever you want to do, the opportunities to expand your skills and boost your confidence are boundless.

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