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Our full-time courses offer a mixture of academic & practical learning, great if you have a general career area in mind, and many level 3 courses are equivalent to 3 A-Levels!

Key facts

  • Full-time (3-5 days) studied over one or two years.
  • Study subjects related to a general career area, e.g. engineering, sport, film.
  • Combine academic learning with practical experience.
  • Level 1 to level 3 qualifications.
  • Qualifications can include UAL Arts Diplomas, BTECs & NVQs.
  • Level 3, two-year diploma qualifications, are equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
  • Progression to university, apprenticeships or employment.

All full-time students undertake a study programme which consists of 540 hours of study per year and is tailored to suit you. Your personalised study programme will include:

  • A qualification
    We offer level 1, 2 or 3 qualifications such as a diploma, extended diploma, City & Guilds or other professional qualifications. Our level 3, 2-year qualifications are equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
  • Non-qualification activity
    This includes tutorials, study skills, vocational skills, work placements, e-learning, trips, additional qualifications and support with job and university applications.

English & Maths

If you are 16-18 at the start of your programme and haven’t achieved a GCSE grade 9–4 (previously grade ‘C’ or above) in English or Maths, these classes will be compulsory. Our tutors will work with you to achieve better grades, which will help you progress to the next stage of your education or career.


View our courses

Beauty Therapy
Full-time 3 4th Sept 2024 2 Years

This course will give you the qualifications and experience necessary to enter the field of beauty therapy and go on to work in beauty salons, spas, as a sales representative, on cruise ships, in health centres, or even start your own business.

You will work alongside enthusiastic and experienced staff and use up-to-date facilities and equipment. The department runs a variety of trips throughout the year, for example, an overseas spa trip. Students also have the opportunity to compete in WorldSkills competitions.

Hairdressing (including Barbering)
Full-time 2 4th Sept 2024 1 Year

On this programme you will study various aspects of hairdressing or barbering which will include shampooing, conditioning, setting and blow-drying, cutting, perming and colouring. For barbering: cut men's hair and beard artistry. You will work alongside enthusiastic and experienced staff and use up-to-date facilities and equipment.

Hair & Beauty
Full-time 1 4th Sept 2024 1 Year

On this programme you will study various aspects of hairdressing and beauty which will include shampooing, conditioning, setting and blow-drying, make up and manicure. You will also work alongside the higher level students to assist in the commercial salon settings where you will assist in hair and beauty services. You will work alongside enthusiastic and experienced staff and use up-to-date facilities and equipment.

Animal Management & Behaviour T-Level
Full-time 3 4th Sept 2024 2 Years

This course is intended for anyone who would like to develop a career working with animals and supports access to careers in the animal management sector. It is primarily for learners who are intending to gain employment directly, or progress to an apprenticeship or a higher-level animal management qualification e.g. degree. Highly qualified and experienced veterinary, technical and teaching staff support students to achieve this qualification.

Animal Management & Science T-Level
Full-time 3 4th Sept 2024 2 Years

This course is intended for anyone who would like to develop a career working with animals and supports access to careers in the animal management sector. It is primarily for learners who are intending to gain employment directly, or progress to an apprenticeship or a higher-level animal management qualification e.g. degree. Highly qualified and experienced veterinary, technical and teaching staff support students to achieve this qualification.

Supported Internship (Right2Work)
Full-time 1 4th Sept 2024 1 Year

Supported internship is an opportunity for a young person who has an active EHCP, who is ready to go into the world of work but would like some support from a job coach to do so.

Criminology (Combined Programme)
Full-time 3 4th Sept 2024 1 Year

This qualification can only be studied alongside A-Levels.

The course is designed to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and engaging experiences that focus learning through applied learning, i.e., acquiring knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.

Performing Arts
Full-time 4 7th Oct 2025 1 Year

This intensive one-year course prepares you to audition for Drama school or develop your own theatre practice as a performer aiming to work in the industry. Whilst training, you will work as a small-scale theatre company with performance at the core of your learning.