A Levels

At South Devon College, your learning goes far beyond the classroom. Our impressive £36 million campus in Paignton is home to an exciting range of specialist, industry-standard facilities designed to give you the very best start in your chosen career – all while enjoying a vibrant and welcoming college experience.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll see why our facilities stand out. You’ll have access to over 200 computers, Apple Mac suites, and collaborative learning spaces across campus. Our £17 million award-winning Hi-Tech & Digital Centre offers state-of-the-art labs in computing, cybersecurity, creative media, and engineering, keeping you connected to the future.

For those with a passion for the arts, we have dedicated photography studios, digital production suites, and even a cinematic 4K screening room. Into hospitality? You’ll find Horizons, our on-site fine dining restaurant, where catering students cook and serve professional meals to the public in a commercial restaurant environment.

Beauty and hair students gain hands-on experience at Inspirations, our fully operational salon, and Barberworx, a public-facing barbershop. Both are designed to simulate real commercial environments and use the latest professional equipment.

Animal Care students train in our on-campus Animal Unit, where they care for creatures great and small. including meerkats, pigs, pygmy goats, rabbits, and more. Meanwhile, our Marine Academy gives students unique access to specialist maritime training.

Our Mama Bear’s Nursery supports parents studying at the College, providing professional early years care right on campus.

For downtime, there’s plenty to enjoy too – relax in our student common room with pool tables and games consoles, cool off at the ice cream parlour, or grab a hot drink in one of our cosy cafés. When it’s sunny, head outside to enjoy green spaces or catch a match at the South Devon College Sports Centre, complete with a 3G pitch, MUGA courts, changing facilities, and a community teaching space.

At South Devon College, we offer exceptional facilities that create a dynamic and modern learning environment for all students. You’ll have access to specialist equipment and industry-standard resources designed to support your success.

Our main campus in Paignton features cutting-edge facilities including science labs, digital media studios and creative arts spaces. The Sixth Form Centre provides a dedicated area for A Level students, complete with quiet study zones, collaborative learning spaces, and access to the latest digital tools and academic resources.

We’re proud to offer a well-equipped and supportive environment with access to learning resources you’ll need. You’ll benefit from the latest technology and inspiring spaces that promote both independent and group learning.

At South Devon College, students studying Business, Law and Management benefit from access to our state-of-the-art Hi Tech & Digital Centre – a purpose-built £17 million facility designed to support advanced learning and skills development across South Devon’s key growth industries.

Inside the Centre, you’ll find modern, open-plan collaborative learning spaces equipped with the latest digital technology, interactive teaching tools, and industry-standard software – ideal for developing the professional skills that today’s employers demand. The environment reflects the real-world workplaces you’ll move into, supporting everything from enterprise and entrepreneurship to digital marketing and legal research.

Whether you’re studying business administration, law, accounting, human resources, management or marketing, our courses are designed in close collaboration with employers from across Torbay and South Devon. This ensures that your learning remains industry-relevant and directly aligned with the skills needed in the workplace.