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Explore ceramics, architectural model making, spatial design, sculpture and product design. Working on live projects, you will build a professional portfolio and gain insight into careers across the creative industries

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Diploma
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

The Access to Education and Employment course is aimed at 16 – 18 year olds and provides an opportunity for those who wish to develop Maths, English and skills for employment over a range of industries.

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Subject AreaAccess to Education
CampusColchester Campus
Attendance2.5 days a week
09:00 – 16:00 with an hour lunch

Principles of bookkeeping, costings and exploring business aspects with additional units on financial capability

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaBusiness and Accounting
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,191
Awarding/Validation BodyAAT

Acting techniques, classical acting, screen acting, improvisation. rehearsing and performance, audition technique, physical theatre and movement

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Explore creative processes, methods and materials whilst introducing specialist areas such as fashion, arts for screen and theatre, animation, fine art, graphics and photography. Pathways is: Arts and animation, Design and Communication

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,207
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Develop your skills for screen and theatre; making props, costumes, puppetry, models and prosthetics for make-up. Learn through workshops in drawing, sculpting, casting, painting and 3D printing

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Diploma
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Anatomy and physiology, full body message, facial and body electrotherapy, Indian head massage, hot stone massage, hair removal, skin analysis, nail services, lash and brow treatments and makeup. Level 3 options: Electrical pathway, Massage pathway

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Level 2
Year 2: Level 3
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaBeauty Therapy
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+ Level 2: £1,482
Level 3 Electrical Route: £2,583
Level 3 Massage Route: £1,645

Develop brickwork skills in a specialist environment using simulated conditions and the expertise required in industry. Learn block and bricklaying, masonry work, solid and cavity walls

LevelLevel 1
Level 2
DurationTwo years
Year 1: Level 1
Year 2: Level 2
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasBricklaying, Building and Decorating, Professional Construction
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Year 1: £2,127
19+: Year 2: £2,466*
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

Marketing, business communication, accounting, product promotion, business communications, starting up a small business and market research

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaBusiness and Accounting
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £786
Awarding/Validation BodyOCR

Personal and human development, healthy lifestyles, orientation to work, teamwork and communications, 60 hours work placement. Full-time course usually over four days per week, Forest School experiences

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEarly Years
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,435
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Technical knowledge to support practical skills development in: health and safety, hand and power tools for joints and frames, hanging doors, fitting ironmongery, cutting roofs, joists, operating fixed and transportable machinery.

LevelLevel 1
Level 2
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Level 1
Year 2: Level 2
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaWood Occupations
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Year 1: £2,021
19+: Year 2: £2,436*
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

Develop drawing, digital, craft and time-based skills, explore character design, storytelling and model making. Develop personal interests in 2D design, comic book art, stop animation and more

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years:
Year 1: Diploma |
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Develop artistic and creative ideas, initiate creative projects, develop entrepreneurial and freelance skills, build up your professional practice, develop a portfolio of work to support progression to higher education or conservatories

LevelLevel 4
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)18 Year Olds: Free
19+: £4,670
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

This course is designed for home-educated young people, aged 16-18, to enable re-integration into education. It offers a supportive and calm environment to build confidence and practical skills in art and design. Exploring creative approaches for students to develop an art portfolio ready for progression

LevelEntry Level
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £321
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

An introduction to Media content creation, games design, film and TV creation. Employability skills in the digital entertainment sector.

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,435
Awarding/Validation BodiesEdexcel
Pearson

Jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary dance, choreography, singing, commercial and international dance, rehearsals and performances

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (The fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering – Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (Level 3) is suitable for anyone who wishes to work within the engineering industry.

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasEngineering and Manufacturing, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2027
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyCity and Guilds

During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills for entry to a range of construction occupations. It is a level 3 qualification studied over a two year programme.

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasProfessional Construction, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyEdexcel

Social media management and marketing, multimedia content, film and video editing, online journalism, digital brand development, advertising, copywriting, creative business enterprise, web analytics, podcast creation and distribution

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years: Year 1: 90 Credit Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 Years: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusBraintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Master key programming languages and tools used by developers, learn to design, develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions, build intuitive, user-friendly interfaces and explore how to protect systems and data from cyber threats. 315 hours industry placement

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasDigital Technology, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Gain knowledge in digital support and systems (DSS), problem solving, data , business context, emerging issues, digital environments, security and legislation. You’ll analyse a problem, and design a solution, developing solutions and evaluating the system. 315 hours industry placement

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasDigital Technology, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

The online world, technology systems, creating a digital portfolio, computer networks, creative digital graphics and software development

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaDigital Technology
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,685
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Special Educational Needs (SEN), child development across varying age ranges, literacy and numeracy in schools, working with babies and young children, paediatric first aid, incorporating digital competences in early years practice. 750 hours industry placement. Full-time course usually over five days per week, residential trips abroad

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasEarly Years, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyNCFE

Physical care routines, meeting the needs of the developing child, children’s play, managing paediatric illness and injury, 300 hours work placement. Full-time course usually over five days per week, Forest School experiences

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEarly Years
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,067
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Electrical practical skills, wiring, electrical principles, advanced electrical systems, fault diagnosis and rectification, portfolio building, health and safety, installation technology inspection and testing

LevelLevel 1
Level 2
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Level 1
Year 2: Level 2
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaElectrical Installations
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Year 1: £2,362
19+: Year 2: £2,088
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

Smartphones, game consoles, satellite navigation systems and life support systems all have electronic components that make them function. Students studying this pathway shall learn how electronic components work and how circuits are built from these.

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEngineering and Manufacturing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+ Level 2: £1,728
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

This course provides the knowledge, understanding and behaviours that are required in the engineering sector. Develop a range of engineering skills and knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines.

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEngineering and Manufacturing
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,140

Engineering and Manufacturing learners will be given the opportunity to develop both their skills and knowledge to design, innovate and analyse solutions that are essential to modern day life

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEngineering and Manufacturing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16 - 18 Year Olds: Free
19+: £2,583
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

The Engineering Level 1 has been specifically designed to provide an introduction to a broad base of engineering skills, knowledge and understanding. You will study various topics such as milling, turning, MAG’s welding, technical drawing as well as English and Maths as part of your main programme.

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEngineering and Manufacturing
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,053
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

A Stepping Up course in preparation for ESOL Skills for Life examinations, maths, information and creative technology (ICT), digital skills, citizenship, employability skills and work experience

LevelEntry Level
Level 1
Level 2
DurationOne-year course
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaFoundation and Supported Learning
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Attendance16 hours per week spread over 4 days
Fee(s)16-18 year olds study programme only: Free

Introduces a range of vocational skills including fashion design, textile applications, surface pattern, fashion construction, illustration and print/pattern for interiors. Take part in commercial projects and learn about sustainable and ethical practices

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Diploma
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Digital moving image production, planning and pitching a digital media product, digital audio, lighting, digital editing, online streaming

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,903
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Pre-production, film and video editing, post-production, cinematography, music video production, video technology, single camera, interview techniques, live broadcasting and online streaming

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Explore pathways including fine art, sculpture, ceramics and illustration through drawing and experimentation in a range of 2D and 3D materials and processes. Learn about recording ideas, keeping sketchbooks, and exhibiting your work

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Diploma
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Ideal preparation for higher education in art and design; explore a range of processes and creative a specialist portfolio, develop problem-solving skills and gain knowledge of a diverse range of art practices

LevelLevel 3
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)This study programme is for learners aged 18 and over only.
18 year olds: Free
19+: £5,421
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Technical knowledge to support practical skills development in: health and safety, making and fitting doors, marking drawers, veneering, construction of handmade furniture. Design and technical drawing techniques will be developed along with the safe and correct use of hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery.

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Level 2
Year 2: Level 3
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaWood Occupations
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Year 1: £2,306
19+: Year 2: £5,421*

Learn graphic and multimedia design with a focus on advertising, motion graphics, visual styling, fashion mechanising and branding. Creatively explore both digital and analogue processes while developing strong critical and communication skills

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years:
Year 1: Diploma |
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Shampooing, conditioning, treat hair and scalp; style, set and dress hair; cutting, colouring, lightening and colour correction services

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Level 2
Year 2: Level 3
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaHairdressing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 years old study programme only: Free
19+ Year 1: £1,948
19+ Year 2: £3,345

Communication skills, personal organisation and progression, safeguarding and protection, study and employability skills. Work placement in a variety of settings within health and social care

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaHealth and Social Care
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old Study Programme: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Human lifespan development, effective communication, health and social care values, healthy living, human body systems and the care of disorders. Work placement of a minimum of 160 hours in a variety of settings

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaHealth and Social Care
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,145
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Human lifestyle development, anatomy and physiology, infection control, psychology, physiological disorders and principles of safe practice. Mandatory work experience of over 300 hours in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential and nursing care along with day centres

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaHealth and Social Care
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)

Working in the healthcare and science sectors, understanding good scientific and clinical practice, person-centred care, infection prevention and controls, human anatomy and physiology, supporting health and wellbeing. Mandatory industry placement of 315 hours. Specialisms in: Adult Nursing or Supporting Therapy Teams

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasHealth and Social Care, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Customer service, reception skills, restaurant operations, handling payments and billing, communicating with customers, maintaining a safe and secure working environment, national competition work and potential international visits

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasCatering and Hospitality, Hospitality
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,396
Awarding/Validation BodyNVQ

Team leadership, event planning, allocating resources, sales, finance, customer service, extensive employer engagement programme on and off site. Opportunities for work experience, national competitions and potential international visits

LevelLevel 3
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasCatering and Hospitality, Hospitality
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,583*
Awarding/Validation BodyNVQ

Computer games, design and development, planning and pitching a digital media product, audio editing, digital art, animation and 2D/3D modelling

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,903
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Games design and development, animation, 2D/3D modelling, coding, interactive media, concept art, online gaming, games industry, media industry context and research

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years: Year 1: 90 Credit Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 Years: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Presenting a professional image, salon reception duties, health and safety, skin care, basic make-up application, basic manicures and creating an image using beauty techniques

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasBeauty Therapy, Hairdressing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 years old study programme only: Free

Presenting a professional image, salon reception duties, health and safety, shampooing and conditioning, women’s styling. temporary hair colour, creating an image using hair techniques

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasBeauty Therapy, Hairdressing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 years old study programme only: Free

A practical and theory-based introduction to the sport and active leisure industry including organisation skills, preparing a personal progression plan, fitness training, playing sport and sport coaching skills

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaSport and Active Leisure
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,435
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Scientific principles and best clinical practices. Health, safety and environmental regulations, core scientific concepts, methodology, the ethics of science, experimental equipment and techniques, and further science knowledge. Mandatory industry placement of a minimum of 315 hours

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasScience, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Managing a team, communications and business relationship skills, quality and compliance, business behaviours, organisational strategy, project management and implementing change. 315 hours industry placement

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasBusiness and Accounting, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free

Business principles, including business environments, marketing, sales processes, digital technologies and communication skills, preparing students to work collaboratively and solve complex workplace challenges. 315 hours industry placement

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasBusiness and Accounting, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Students studying this pathway will learn about machining processes and the types of equipment that are used. They will learn what is meant by CAD/CAM and how it is used in the industry when using computer aided equipment over manual processes.

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEngineering and Manufacturing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+ Level 2: £1,728
19+ Level 3: £5421
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

Generating creative ideas for content development, production planning and project management, collaborative working, health and safety, post-production and distribution. 315 hours industry placement. Specialisms in: Content Creation, Creative Technican

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasMedia, T-Level
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2026
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme only: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Digital moving image production, audio, lighting, editing, computer games design and development, planning and pitching a digital media product, digital art, animation and photography

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMedia
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,903
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Music performance and production, instrumental technique, vocal performance, studio recording, mixing, musicianship, songwriting, promotion and creative development

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMusic
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,903
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Music performance and production techniques, composing, music theory, live sound, harmony, performance workshops, arrangement, musicianship skills and ensembles

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | Two Years: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMusic
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £11,356
This fee covers the whole two year course
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Sound recording, sequencing, live sound operation and acoustics, audio engineering, music theory, music for film and television and composing

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | Two Years: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasMusic, Music Production
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £11,356
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Singing, jazz, ballet, tap, commercial dance, acting, voice, audition techniques, rehearsals and performances

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Preparing surfaces, brush and roller systems, preparing walls and ceilings, decorative finishes, creating and applying colours, safe working practices, erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms and producing specialist decorative finishes.

LevelLevel 1
Level 2
DurationTwo years:
Year 1: Level 1
Year 2: Level 2
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasBuilding and Decorating, Painting and Decorating
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Year 1: £2,126
19+: Year 2: £2,359*
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

Musical theatre, dance, acting, rehearsal, performance and audition techniques

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,011
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Build the skills for life, volunteering or transition to college. Build confidence, and independence needed for their next steps. Students develop communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing skills, enabling them to form positive relationships to make informed choices. As they progress, learners become more independent and self-assured, preparing them for further education, training and future opportunities including learners tranistioning form home education

LevelEntry Level
Level 1
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaFoundation and Supported Learning
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Variable

Delivering personal training and gym sessions, health and wellbeing, nutrition and managing clients as a gym instructor and personal trainer in various settings within the active leisure industry

LevelLevel 3
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaSport and Active Leisure
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16 – 18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,882
Other fees include £100 for coaching uniform.
Awarding/Validation BodyNCFE

Develop camera techniques including portraiture, advertising, documentary and fine art photography, research skills, live projects, darkroom techniques, moving images and location photography

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years:
Year 1: Diploma |
Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaArt, Design, Fashion and Photography
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Copper and steel pipework installation methods, practical skills, health and safety, domestic water supplies, central heating systems, above ground drainage theory, identifying and repairing faults

LevelLevel 1
Level 2
DurationTwo Years:
Year 1: Level 1
Year 2: Level 2
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaPlumbing
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+ Year 1: £2,252
19+ Year 2: £2.088
Awarding/Validation BodyCity & Guilds

Fine dining in our Balkerne Restaurant which is open to the public. Practical course developing professional cookery skills and knowledge. Classroom activity, online learning. Customer service, costs and menu planning

LevelLevel 2
DurationTwo years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasCatering, Catering and Hospitality
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £4,517 (This fee covers the full two-year course)

Advanced level fine dining cookery, practical work in patisserie, larder and production kitchens. Dish innovation and evaluation, gastronomy, sourcing produce, food safety, regional work experience, national competitions, potential international visits

LevelLevel 3
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreasCatering, Catering and Hospitality
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £5,421

The Progression pathway is designed to support learners in building the skills, confidence and independence need for their next steps. Students develop employability skills and practical knowledge through structured learning to help prepare them for progression into vocational courses, supported internships or employment.

LevelEntry Level
Level 1
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaFoundation and Supported Learning
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Variable

Supports learners to develop essential life skills needed for everyday living. Students build confidence in areas such as personal care, communication, decision-making and management of daily routines. Preparing them for everyday life, community participation and future opportunities

LevelEntry Level
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaFoundation and Supported Learning
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Variable

Exercise, health and sport, developing coaching skills, sport development, practical sports application, careers in the sport and active leisure industry

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo Years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaSport and Active Leisure
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £6,579
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Students develop skills, confidence, and independence through learning in the workplace, supported by job coaching and regular  college sessions. This pathway supports learners to build transferable employability skills to support their transition into sustained employment

LevelEntry Level
Level 1
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaFoundation and Supported Learning
CampusColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: Variable

Production planning, stage management, technical stage operations, lighting and sound, design and operations, scenic construction and automated stage lighting

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years | Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the whole two year course)
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London

Uniformed services skills, health and fitness, security procedures, crime and its effect on society. Preparation for entry tests into a variety of uniformed services

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaUniformed Services
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,489
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

Leadership, teamwork and communications in the uniformed services, behaviour and discipline, physical preparation, health and wellbeing. Preparation for entry tests into a variety of uniformed services

LevelLevel 3
DurationTwo years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended National Diploma | Two Years: Extended National Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaUniformed Services
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £6,602
This fee covers the whole two year course
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson

A foundation course in motor vehicle accident repair with workshop practices. Content focuses on practical skills, basic vehicle maintenance, health and safety in the workplace. Introducing panel removal, refitting, damage repair, metal preparation, basic welding, paint preparation, spray gun operation, masking techniques, valeting and detailing, Awareness of vehicle systems; braking, steering, electrical components and exhaust systems

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMotor Vehicle
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old study programme: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyIMI

Maintenance and repair across multiple vehicle systems. Content includes engine mechanical systems, fuel, air and exhaust systems, braking, steering and suspension components, electrical and electronic systems. Study emerging technologies such as hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles, health and safety, tools, materials and workshop operations

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaMotor Vehicle
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,915*
Awarding/Validation BodyIMI

Welding is the most widely used process to create permanent joints between metal parts and is used across the full range of engineering industries. Learners studying this pathway shall develop skills to be able to mark out and cut using intermediate and advance methods.

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
DurationTwo Years
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaEngineering and Manufacturing
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,026

Participating in sport, delivering a sport event, activity sessions, coaching, fitness, understanding business in sport, preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry

LevelLevel 2
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaSport and Active Leisure
CampusColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £1,158
Awarding/Validation BodyNCFE

Safeguarding and protection, personal and human development, health lifestyles, communication skills, study and employability skills. Work placement in a variety of settings within early years or health and social care

LevelLevel 1
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Subject AreaHealth and Social Care
CampusBraintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2023
Fee(s)16-18 year old Study Programme: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson