Join us in September 2027!

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Sadie

Animal Care

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COME VISIT US AT OUR OPEN EVENT WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER | 4.30-7pm

  • Explore our newly renovated campus and fantastic facilities.
  • Meet our friendly teachers, tutors and student support staff.
  • Apply for a course, it’s never too early to reserve a space.
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Starting College in September 2027?

Starting your further education course

Visit an Open Event to find out more about your course, meet our community and discover what life at the university could look like for you.

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Discover your career pathway

Apprenticeships
Foundation and SEND
T levels
Equine Management
Horticulture and Landscaping
Public Services
Animal Management and Agriculture
Arboriculture and Countryside Management
Access to Higher Education
Sport
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Upcoming events

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September 2026

Parent Webinars 2026

Did you know we are offering a webinar for parents ahead of our Open Events?

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October 2026

Merrist Wood College October Open Event

Register now for our October Open Event!

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November 2026

Merrist Wood November Open Event

Register now for our November Open Event!

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News and updates

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Growing talent for a thriving industry: Partner with Merrist Wood College and University Centre

Surrey’s skills challenge goes beyond the next generation

Welcome to Activate Learning – support for your young person 

Five college groups urge Government to stop taxing the colleges delivering its skills and youth opportunity agenda

Building for the future: Merrist Wood begins its next chapter

Platinum experience for Merrist Wood landscaping apprentices at BBC Gardeners’ World

Students: Acceptable Use Policy and using IT services safely and responsibly

World Suicide Prevention Day – Changing the Narrative on Suicide

A system designed for the young people who need it most

GCSE success for Merrist Wood College and University Centre students on Results Day 2026 

The benefits of staying in touch with Activate Learning

Pride Month and support for LGBTQIA+ students at Activate Learning

Important ExamNet upgrade announcement – you can now access your exam timetables online

Activate Learning celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

Your choices

ADULT LEARNING

Eric

Professional Cookery

ADULT LEARNING

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Joseph

Business and Enterprise

HIGHER EDUCATION

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FURTHER EDUCATION

Alex

Games Development

FURTHER EDUCATION

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APPRENTICESHIPS

Sarah

Construction

APPRENTICESHIPS

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