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16-19 (Full Time)

Are you leaving school soon and want to know what your options are? Not sure what the difference is between A Levels, Apprenticeships, T Levels and Vocational courses?

We have all the information you need to answer your questions and to figure out the right path for you.

Our Full Time Courses

With three campuses across Hampshire, we are sure to have the course for you! Browse our Course Finder or read more about the different routes you can take after leaving school.

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What course is right for me?

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A Levels, T Levels, Vocational or Apprenticeship?

What's the difference?

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A Levels

What makes up an A Level?

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T Levels

The 'next level' qualification

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Apprenticeships

Earn as you learn

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Vocational Courses

Great if you are a 'hands-on' learner

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Course Finder

Browse the courses on offer at all three campuses

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Qualifications Explained

What is a BTEC, UAL Diploma or CTEC?

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How to Apply

Submitting your HSDC application couldn't be easier

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The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student

This is a really good college, and it is definitely somewhere you can achieve your dreams.

Yolanda Stemp, BTEC student

“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student