South Devon College Higher Education Options Event
Welcome to University Centre South Devon. Here you can find out all your Higher Education options for study in 2021 and beyond.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to help you decide on the right course for you and begin your journey with us as a current student of South Devon College.
On this page you’ll find:
- Live Webinars Happening Now
- How To Apply
- Our Courses
- UCAS and Student Finance
- Student Life and Study Support
- About Us

Our Team are ready and waiting to speak to you about your options. To ask any questions, please contact us:
Live Chat: Just click the bubble on the bottom right of your screen
Phone: 08000 21 31 81
Email: [email protected]
Facebook or Instagram private message
Live Webinars
As part of the Higher Education Options Event we are offering a number of live webinars. This will give you the chance to meet our tutors and hear from them about studying at University Centre South Devon. You can also ask any questions you might have.
Webinar | Time | Link |
An Introduction to University Centre South Devon and How To Apply | 3.30pm | Click Here |
Arts (inc Contemporary & Illustration) | 4pm | Click Here |
Computing, Engineering and Marine | 4pm | Click Here |
Construction (inc Civil and Sustainable) | 4.15pm | Click Here |
Digital and Media (inc Creative, Film and Games) | 4.15pm | Click Here |
Education | 4.15pm | Click Here |
Health | 4.30pm | Click Here |
History with English | 4.30pm | Click Here |
Management, Business and Law (inc Tourism) | 4.30pm | Click Here |
Sciences (Animal and Biosciences) | 4.45pm | Click Here |
Social Sciences (inc Psychology) | 4.45pm | Click Here |
Sports (inc Sports, Adventure and Yacht) | 4.45pm | Click Here |
How to apply
UCAS-free applications for current South Devon College students
Current South Devon College students are able to complete our Internal Application Form by clicking on the link below.
*Please note, you must be a current internal student at South Devon College and must not be applying to another university.Complete an Internal Application form
All progressing South Devon College students will also be entitled to a £1000 bursary which is non-repayable (not applicable to apprenticeships). Find out more here.
Once you’ve found the right course for you, you can get in touch with the Team at University Centre South Devon by calling them on with any questions:
08000 21 31 81
Our Courses
A-C
- FdSc Adventure Leadership
- FdSc Animal Science
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science
- FdSc Biosciences
- HNC Business
- FdA Business and Management
- BA (Hons) Child Development and Education
- FdSc/HNC Civil and Coastal Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Coaching (Outdoor Leadership)
- BSc (Hons) Coaching (Sports and Performance Development)
- FdSc/HNC Computing
- FdA Contemporary Arts Practice
- FdA Creative Digital Design
D-K
- BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
- BTEC Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
- FdA Early Years Care and Education
- BA (Hons) Education, Development and Society
- FdSc/HNC Electronics and Robotic Control Engineering
- FdA Film and Photography
- FdA Games and Interactive Design
- FdA History with English
- Level 4 Hospitality Manager
- FdA Illustration with Graphics and Animation
L-Z
- FdSc Law
- BA (Hons) Leadership and Management
- FdSc/HNC Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering
- FdSc/HNC Marine Technologies
- FdSc Psychology and Counselling
- FdSc Psychology and Criminology
- FdSc Psychology and Sociology
- FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness
- FdSc/HNC Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment
- FdA Teaching and Learning
- FdSc Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- FdA Working with Children, Young People and Families
Programme Welcomes
Please see below videos from our curriculum staff introducing the subject areas available and offering some more detail into what it’s like to study with us. You can find details about how to apply for any of our courses at the bottom of this section.
Please note that some of these videos are pre-recorded webinars and may mention things that were only relevant at the time of broadcasting.
Animal Science
The courses covered in this video are:
- Animal Science
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science
Biosciences
Business and Management
Computing
Construction and Civil Engineering
The courses covered in this video are:
- Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment
- Civil and Coastal Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
Creative Digital Design
Contemporary Arts Practice
Education
The courses covered in this video are:
- Early Years Care and Education
- Teaching and Learning
- Working with Children, Young People and Families
- BA (Hons) Child Development and Education
Engineering
The courses covered in this video are:
- Electronics and Robotic Control Engineering
- Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering
Film and Photography
Games and Interactive Design
Health
The courses covered in this video are:
- Assistant Practitioner
- Hearing Aid Audiology
History with English
Illustration and Graphics with Animation
Law
Leadership and Management/Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Marine Technologies
Social Sciences
The courses covered in this video are:
- Psychology and Counselling
- Psychology and Criminology
- Psychology and Sociology
- BA (Hons) Education, Development and Society
Sports and Adventure
The courses covered in this video are:
- Adventure Leadership
- Sports Coaching and Fitness
- BSc (Hons) Coaching
Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Prospectus
Alternatively, you can view and download our digital prospectuses for 2021 below:
University Centre South Devon Prospectus 2021
UCAS and Student Finance
UCAS
If you would like to find out more about applying to study Higher Education, we would recommend you visit the UCAS website for more information.
Finance Support
You may qualify for a range of financial support options to help support you with your studies. You can apply for a student loan to help pay tuition fees and a Maintenance Loan to help with living expenses.
University Centre South Devon also offers a bursary of up to £1000 to help you with the costs associated with studying a degree. This is guaranteed for any students who progress from South Devon College.
If you need more information on student finance and the other financial support schemes in place at University Centre South Devon, please visit our Funding, Finance and Bursaries page.
Student Life and Study Support

Student life
Hear what our current students have to say about their experience here at University Centre South Devon:
Support
Here at University Centre South Devon we pride ourselves on the high level of Academic and Personal support we offer our student community. You can watch our video here to find out more about how we can help you to achieve your Higher Education and Career goals.
Employability
University Centre South Devon also offer fantastic support and opportunities for employability in particular with many industry links. Find out more in the video below about what we can do to help you on your way with a thriving career.
About Us
Facilities
At University Centre South Devon, you will have access to a wide range of high quality facilities, including those in the South Devon College building which you may already be used to. To find out more, visit the Facilities page.
The new and innovative £17 million Hi Tech & Digital Centre is also open to University Centre South Devon students. It provides a visionary facility for higher education and training support towards ever-expanding hi tech, manufacturing, digital and creative sectors across Torbay, South Devon and wider regions.

Class-leading research
The staff at University Centre South Devon are actively shaping the industries they are part of with pioneering research. You can find out more about what our staff are discovering on the Research Activity and Research Showcase pages.

Thank you for considering University Centre South Devon as the place to reach your goals. We hope you found out everything you needed to know. Please don’t forget to contact us if you have any questions.
Phone: 08000 21 31 81
Email: [email protected]
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