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.

Course Finder

Skip straight to the course finder to browse through the hundreds of courses on offer.

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

Everyone at the College was really helpful, and there’s lots of facilities, meaning it’s very easy to get your work done on time, and get good grades. The teaching and support was excellent, they were always on top of it, and made sure you got work done on time and you were challenged. Everyone is friendly and its really diverse, meaning you can get involved in lots of different things.
Conor Ward, BTEC student

College is definitely worth all the effort you put in, you get to meet lots of different people and it’s amazing.
Ebony Puttock, A Level student