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Types of Study

We have a course for everyone here at HSDC.

Whether you’re just leaving school, looking to retrain or if you just want to gain that GCSE you didn’t manage to get, we can help you.

With types of study such as full time programmes for school leavers, professional part time courses for those in employment, and employability skill courses to support employment opportunities, let us help you with your future plans.

Not sure which route is best for you? Take our quiz to find out.

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Full Time (16-19 years)

Courses for school leavers to gain qualifications and career skills.

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A levels

Academic qualifications preparing students for university and further education opportunities.

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Apprenticeships

Earn while learning practical skills directly within a working environment.

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Part Time

Flexible courses for adults balancing education with work or commitments.

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Access to Higher Education

Prepare for university with courses designed to support your application.

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GCSEs

Full and part-time courses to achieve essential school-level qualifications.

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Higher Education

University-level study available locally without relocating from your home area.

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Online / Distance Learning

Study courses remotely from home at your own convenient pace.

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International

Opportunities for students outside the UK to study with HSDC.

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My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student