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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Careers

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

"I am delighted with my results and am really looking forward to studying Law at Oxford University. I really enjoyed my time at HSDC Alton and I really appreciate all the help and support from my fantastic teachers, without whom I wouldn't have got my place at Oxford."
Catherine Goldie, HSDC Alton A Level Student

My experience at the college has been really good, it’s been really rewarding, all the lecturers were so lovely and supportive there’s no way I could have done it without them - the teaching has been outstanding.
Lucie Brooks, A Level student