Academic excellence for businesses and professionals.
Waltham International College is an independent provider of higher education, approved for inclusion in the Register by the Office for Students. Founded in 2010, WIC is situated in Barking, East London, with an additional campus in Birmingham — helping students become the authors of their own success.
Why students choose WIC
Affordable, employment-focused study in the heart of two major UK cities.
- Career-focused degrees in Business, Health & Social Care, Education & Training and Computing
- 1 minute walk from Barking Underground, Overground & C2C station
- Second campus on Broad Street, Birmingham — the UK's second-largest city
- Welcoming mature students and learners from all backgrounds, aged 18+
Higher education that works for real life
We build our courses, campuses and support around the students we exist to serve.
Affordability
WIC is located within reach of other neighbouring boroughs in Essex and East London. We believe that we have a role to play in the economic development of the local Borough of Barking and Dagenham, the surrounding areas, and also greater London.
Our Second Branch
WIC has a campus located on Broad Street, Birmingham. Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city, offering diversity at every turn and has one of the youngest populations in Europe.
Stakeholders & Partner Links
WIC has close links with the local council, which is represented on its Board of Governors. We actively participate in the economic development activities in the local area.
Four subject areas, built for employment
From foundation year entry to postgraduate study, our programmes are designed around the skills employers are actively hiring for.
Business & Management
Leadership, strategy & enterprise
- BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year in Business
- MA International Business
- NCC Education Level 4 & 5 Diplomas in Business
Health & Social Care
Care, wellbeing & public health
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
- MSc Health & Wellbeing
- Applying Health & Social Care Policy, Ethics & Law
Education & Training
Teaching, learning & development
- OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training
- Academic Skills & Studying with Confidence
- Academic Writing & Assignment Structure
Computing & IT
Software, data & digital skills
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year
- NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Data Analyst
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
Vision & Mission
Through unlocking and stretching the talents of our students, our vision and mission guide everything we build.
Our Vision
Through being a key education provider in each of the local communities whom we serve, our vision is to nurture individual’s capacity in:
- 1Mental Resilience and GrowthSupporting students to build inner strength for study and life.
- 2Social Inclusion, Mobility, and Responsible CitizenshipOpening doors within local communities and beyond.
- 3Aspirational and Rewarding Career AspirationsAchieved through affordable, high-quality employment-focused degrees in a safe environment.
Our Mission
Through unlocking and stretching the talents of our students, our mission is to:
- 1Achieve Their AspirationsLocally relevant, career-focused degree programmes.
- 2Build Personal Skills & ConfidenceContinued support for those disengaged from traditional education.
- 3Explore & Maximise In-Demand Career OpportunitiesAmbitious investment in infrastructure, facilities and curriculum.
Two cities. One community.
London
Barking Campus, East London
WIC's main campus is based in Glebe House, in the heart of Barking — part of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, around 8.8 miles east of central London. The College is a 1 minute walk from Barking's Underground, Overground and C2C station.
Birmingham
Broad Street Campus, Birmingham
Our second branch sits on Broad Street in Birmingham — the UK's second-largest city, offering diversity at every turn and one of the youngest populations in Europe.