Sport & Public Services

Are you looking for an active career with a range of responsibilities? You may be interested in one of our Sport and Public Services courses!

These courses are designed to develop your knowledge and help you grow as both a person and a leader. Whether your dream is to join the armed forces, become a sports coach or a PE teacher, our lecturers will give you the expert tuition and guidance you need to achieve your goals.

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Public Services

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HSDC PUBLIC DEFENCE SERVICES STUDENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

A student on the Public & Defence Services course at Alton College has won an award from the Alton College Foundation.

Joshua Thomas is a first-year PDS student, and won the ACF’s 2025 Award for Skills in Land-Based Outdoor Adventurous Activities. This particular award is given out annually in recognition of fantastic proficiency, leadership, professionalism and personal development in the exciting yet demanding field of outdoor adventurous activities.
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I would say it’s a college that really balances academia with fun, there is lots of extra-curricular stuff that you can get involved in. It has a really good work/life balance.
Laura Hagedorn, A Level student

My courses were all especially interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. All of my lecturers were extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot from them.
Lottie Warren, A Level student

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