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Truro & Penwith

The University Centre Truro & Penwith is key to the future of higher education in Cornwall. With our continued, sector-led course developments, Truro's South West Institute of Technology Valency building and the STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin, the College’s 19+ provision is moving forward into a new era, emphasised by our latest project; Cornwall Space and Aerospace Technology Training (CSATT).

Clearing 2024

Why Choose the University Centre

There are many reasons why students choose to study with us. We strive to be high quality, friendly and student focused and our staff recognise that their job is to teach and support students so that they can graduate and move into a successful career.

Cornwall is fast gaining recognition for its spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism, and has a can-do, inclusive culture that attracts people of all ages, backgrounds and personalities. Studying at the University Centre, with access and links to some of the region's most dynamic industries and organisations, puts you at the heart of this transformation.

Our courses are approved by the University of Plymouth, University of Greenwich, or Pearson, the national provider of HNC and HND qualifications.

Click above to watch our film about studying at the University Centre Truro & Penwith and the facilities and opportunities available to you.

An adult student sits in a seating booth with a laptop working at the University Centre Truro and Penwith.

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A group of Access students from the University Centre Truro and Penwith stand together smiling at the camera.

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Two adult students sit in the Fal building canteen at the University Centre Truro and Penwith enjoying a starbucks drink and chatting.

Clearing 2024

Clearing is an excellent opportunity for you to secure a place at the University Centre if you have received your results and they weren't what you were expecting or if you haven't yet applied for university. To view the courses we have available through Clearing at the University Centre, and apply to study with us, please visit our UCAS page. You can find more information including key dates for Clearing in 2024 on our dedicated Clearing page.

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