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Dudley College of Technology

Dudley, United Kingdom

PublicRolling admissions

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
12,000
International students
—
Institution type
Public
Founded
1936

Overview

Dudley College of Technology has come a long way since 1931 when it was established in Dudley, West Midlands. Now forming the Dudley Learning Quarter and the Brierley Hill Learning Quarter, the college has expanded across the borough and is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK. It provides a wide range of education and training programmes, enrolling around 12,000 students each year on full-time and part-time courses, A Levels, T Levels, Apprenticeships and university-level programmes. The college is the biggest provider of apprenticeships within the West Midlands Combined Authority area, delivering 27% of all college-delivered apprenticeships. The college employs 794 staff, holds an Ofsted 'Good' rating, and has invested over £50 million in its facilities in recent years.

Fields of study

  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Administration
  • Animal Studies
  • Art & Design
  • Automotive
  • Barbering
  • Beauty
  • Brickwork
  • Business
  • Carpentry
  • Computing & IT
  • Dance
  • Early Years
  • Electrical Installation
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication & Welding
  • Fashion & Textiles
  • Film & TV
  • Games Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Hairdressing
  • Health & Social Care
  • Human Resources
  • Law
  • Live Events Production
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Music Performance & Production
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Photography
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Public Services
  • Science
  • Special Effects Make-Up
  • Sport
  • Surveying & Design
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Construction

Accreditation: Ofsted; Office for Students (for HE provision)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
September, January, Throughout the year (adult/part-time)
Application deadlines
Rolling admissions
Rolling admissions
Yes

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Many courses are free for eligible adult learners aged 19+ depending on age, employment status and prior qualifications. HNC and HND fees are always payable. Advanced Learner Loans are available for Level 3 and above. The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) provides a tuition fee loan of up to £39,160 for eligible Level 4-6 courses from January 2027.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by Dudley College of Technology
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.