Enhancing your skills through our courses can open up a world of opportunities, improving your CV, boosting job prospects and delivering a lifetime of positive impact. At South Devon College, we provide a range of qualifications to suit your needs, whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge or develop new skills.
Our English college courses and maths college courses offer:
Our flexible programmes are designed to fit around your life, whether you’re advancing in your career or preparing for higher education.
With our English college courses, you’ll benefit from:
Whether you’re improving your CV, advancing in your current role, or preparing for a career change, strong English and maths skills are essential. Employers value these qualifications, and our maths college courses can also support entry into further study.
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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.
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At South Devon College, our priority is to help you achieve your goals and begin a successful career in your chosen sector, no matter what your age. We have a dedicated team of professional, qualified staff, who attend to your individual needs and provide you with the best possible experience.
Funded incentives are available for employers to recruit apprentices through South Devon College, whether you want to upskill existing staff or bring in new talent - now is the right time to invest in apprenticeships.
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A space designed for you. At the heart of the new offer is the Sixth Form Hub, a dedicated student space, with laptops provided to support your learning.
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At South Devon College Sixth Form, you have the freedom to choose your study options, selecting from both A Levels and applied subjects.
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