Gain an introduction to Engineering with this practical course.
This part-time HNC/HND in Manufacturing Engineering develops practical and professional skills for industry. You’ll build problem-solving, teamwork and research abilities, preparing for employment or progression to higher-level study.
This part-time HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering programme develops practical and professional skills for the engineering workplace, preparing students for employment or further study through industry-focused projects, research skills, and progression from Level 4 to Level 5 qualifications.
This Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at South Downs Campus develops practical and professional skills, preparing you for careers or further study in the engineering sector.
Providing specialist technical support for engineers.
This one-year Engineering Foundation course at South Downs Campus gives a broad introduction to engineering, combining theory and practical work in areas like Computer Aided Design, electronics, and machining, with lessons in the Sonardyne Centre for Engineering and Design Technology.
This two-year T Level at Alton College covers mechanical and electrical engineering. You’ll learn theory and practical skills in the classroom and workshop, plus complete 45 days of industrial placement to gain real-world experience and prepare for a career in engineering.
This two-year T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development at South Downs Campus combines classroom learning, practical workshop experience, and at least 45 days of industrial placement, preparing you with the skills, knowledge, and industry experience for a career in engineering.
This one-year Engineering Foundation course at South Downs Campus prepares you for T Level study, combining practical projects with work experience to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed for progression in the engineering sector.
This Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate at Alton College explores engineering in everyday life. You’ll study mechanical and electronic systems, fabrication, machining, and workplace health and safety, developing practical and theoretical skills for a future in engineering.
This new Level 3 apprenticeship develops the technical skills and knowledge needed to maintain, fault-find and repair complex mechatronic systems across modern engineering environments.
Access to HE Diploma
An Access to HE Diploma in Science is designed for adults aged 19+ without traditional Level 3 qualifications. It provides a route into university degrees and careers in health, science, and engineering, including biomedical and biological sciences, chemistry, physics, paramedic science, radiography, veterinary nursing, engineering, nutrition, and related fields.
This immersive UAL Level 2 course develops core creative media skills, preparing you for progression into film, TV, content creation and digital media. You’ll gain practical experience across multiple media disciplines in a supportive, full-time environment.
Studying this course provides an introduction with the skills, qualities and knowledge that will be required for employment or opportunities for progression onto a Level 1 or higher course.
This one-year T Level Foundation Year develops core IT skills and employability, including Maths and English. It prepares learners for a range of digital careers or progression to the Digital T Level in software or networking.
This two-year A Level explores physics from sub-atomic particles to the scale of the universe, combining strong mathematical skills with practical investigation. You’ll study forces, waves, electricity, quantum and particle physics, astrophysics and medical imaging, building excellent preparation for degrees and careers in engineering, physics, health sciences, technology and related STEM fields.
This two-year course is equivalent to one and a half A-Levels and is aimed at students who want to focus on music technology, sound engineering, and music studio production while studying alongside other subjects.
A Level Further Mathematics at Alton College allows you to study advanced mathematical concepts alongside A Level Mathematics. You will explore complex numbers, conic sections, advanced geometry and differential equations. This challenging course is ideal for strong mathematicians aiming for degrees in engineering, physics, economics or computing.
Further Mathematics is a challenging A Level studied alongside Mathematics, expanding your skills through advanced topics. It suits confident mathematicians and supports progression to degrees such as engineering, physics, computer science, economics and mathematics.
Three-dimensional design is creative, technical and both practical and academic, and this makes it an excellent preparation for aspiring designers, architects, technologists, engineers and craftworkers, and highly beneficial to aspiring project managers and planners.
A one-year course developing music production, performance, and business skills, culminating in a major project to launch your professional career.
This two-year T Level prepares you for careers in construction design, surveying and planning. Developed with industry employers, it combines classroom learning with a substantial industry placement to build practical, job-ready skills.
This one-year Level 1 course covers vehicle systems including engines, brakes, electrics, transmission, steering, suspension, and fabrication, plus English, Maths, and optional garage work experience.
This two-year A Level develops strong problem-solving and analytical skills through the study of everything from particles and quantum physics to stars and galaxies, with real-world applications in energy, technology and medical imaging—excellent preparation for engineering, physics, medicine and other STEM degrees.