Higher Education · Est. 2010

Your future starts at Waltham International College

An independent higher education institution in the heart of Barking, East London, delivering accessible, industry-relevant education that empowers students to succeed — including degrees delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.

2010Founded
4Subject areas
2UK campuses
18+Entry age, mature students welcome

Why students choose WIC

  • Degrees validated in partnership with Leeds Trinity University
  • Foundation Year pathways onto full honours degrees
  • 1 minute from Barking station — Underground, Overground & C2C rail
  • Small class sizes with real student voice in College decisions
  • Part of the Safe Haven community support scheme
2010College founded
Barking & BirminghamUK campus locations
Leeds TrinityUniversity partnership
4Disciplines: Business, IT, Health & Social Care, Education
Study areas

Four disciplines, one supportive campus

From foundation year to postgraduate teacher training, WIC's programmes are built around real career outcomes.

Business

Foundation, diploma and honours degree routes into management and enterprise.

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Health & Social Care

Practice-led study preparing graduates for careers across the UK care sector.

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Information Technology

Computer Science and Data Analyst pathways designed with tech employers.

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Education & Training

Teacher training routes including DET and Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

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Popular programmes

Featured courses

A snapshot of what WIC students are studying this year — see the full catalogue for entry requirements.

Undergraduate · with Leeds Trinity

BA (Hons) Business Management

Available with an integrated Foundation Year for students who don't yet meet standard degree entry requirements.

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Undergraduate · with Leeds Trinity

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Designed in partnership with tech employers, with a Foundation Year route into the full honours degree.

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Undergraduate · with Leeds Trinity

BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care

A Foundation Year pathway into practice-based study for the UK health and social care sector.

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Diploma

Diploma in Business

The first year of the degree pathway — a regulated qualification equivalent to the first year of a UK honours degree.

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Higher Technical Qualification

Diploma in Data Analyst

A Higher Technical Qualification preparing graduates for well-positioned careers in data.

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Teacher training

Diploma in Education & Training (DET)

A teaching qualification appropriate for those entering or already working in the education sector.

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Why WIC

An education that puts students first

WIC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to giving every student a genuine voice in how the College is run.

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Industry-relevant teaching

Courses connect classroom learning to real-world applications, with employer-informed programmes such as our Computer Science degree.

02

Validated degrees

Honours degrees are delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, giving students access to university-level recognition.

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Student voice

Students shape decisions through representation in institutional meetings, surveys and feedback sessions.

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A safe, supported campus

WIC is part of the Safe Haven scheme, providing safe spaces in the local community for anyone feeling threatened or vulnerable.

Glebe House, Barking 1 minute walk from Barking station — Underground, Overground & C2C rail
Campus & location

Easy to reach, right in the heart of Barking

Barking campus

Glebe House, Vicarage Drive, Barking, IG11 7NR, United Kingdom

Birmingham campus

An additional WIC campus serving students across the Midlands.

Getting here

1 minute's walk from Barking station, with direct Underground, Overground and C2C rail connections.

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Ready to take the next step?

Our Admissions Team is on hand to help you find the right course and pathway at WIC.