St Mary’s University

St Mary’s University, Twickenham is a London-based higher education institution offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes, with growing opportunities for apprenticeships and work‑based learning. The university delivers vocationally relevant courses across disciplines such as sport, health, business, education, the arts, and humanities, underpinned by a strong emphasis on teaching quality, academic support, and employability. St Mary’s promotes career-focused education through tailored work placements, placement year options and dedicated Employability and Career Services supporting students and employees in developing job‑ready skills, gaining sector experience and progressing into graduate roles or further study. In addition to degree programmes, the university works with external awarding bodies to deliver specialist vocational qualifications, for example in sports and fitness, exercise referral and sports massage, helping learners develop industry-recognised skills. St Mary’s also supports staff development through initiatives such as the Coaching Professional (Level 5) apprenticeship, demonstrating its capability to design and deliver structured, work‑based training aligned to employer needs. With a campus in Twickenham and access to specialist facilities, St Mary’s offers employers and individuals a range of academically robust and practically oriented training routes that combine classroom learning, professional practice and personalised support.