The Growth Company

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: gceducationandskills.ac.uk

Overview

Institution Type: College

The Growth Company, trading in this context as GC Education and Skills, is a training and skills provider based on Great Bridgewater Street in Manchester.

It delivers apprenticeships and higher education courses alongside links to schools, colleges and employers across the region. Its higher education provision includes business management, education and learning, early years childhood studies, and health care studies, aimed at supporting career progression for school leavers, apprentices and adult learners in the Greater Manchester area.

Location & Contact

Below are The Growth Company's address, location, and primary contact channels.

Programs Offered

Browse The Growth Company's programmes by level, or filter by name.

4 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 2 programmes

Foundation 2 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Funding options available to students studying in the United Kingdom, alongside The Growth Company's costs.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to The Growth Company

How to apply to The Growth Company — a five-step structure.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. The Growth Company offers 4 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at The Growth Company has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to The Growth Company. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through The Growth Company's own admissions portal at www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Growth Company

Common questions about The Growth Company, answered from data on record.

What city is The Growth Company in?

The Growth Company operates from Manchester, United Kingdom.

What is The Growth Company's official website?

The Growth Company's official website is www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk.

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