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BA Education Studies

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Full-time2 YearsSubject: Education
Course Score
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Degree Completion
15%
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About Wigan and Leigh College

Wigan & Leigh College is a state further and higher education college based at five locations in the towns of Wigan and Leigh in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Currently, there are 500 staff members employed, and more than 8,000 students enrolled in full-time or part-time courses. The college's programmes of study include: General Certificate of Education (GCSEs), BTEC First Diplomas, A-Levels, T-Levels, National Diplomas, Higher National Diplomas, Apprenticeships, Foundation Degree and Degree courses that provide access routes towards degree-accepting universities in the UK.

The foundations of Wigan & Leigh College date back to 1857, and the current institution was formed in April 1992 through the merger of Wigan College of Technology and Leigh College. Both have a long-standing history of providing academic technical and vocational education. Wigan & Leigh College has four 'Centres of Excellence' in Sport, Creative Arts, Engineering and Health and Social Care.

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Student Living Costs

North West
Est. Annual Total
Β£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly BreakdownΒ£805
RentΒ£550
GroceriesΒ£105
Bills & TransportΒ£150
Average PintΒ£4.80

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