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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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There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level 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