Art, Design & Creative Media
Prepare for a career in Art, Design and Creative Media with courses at Southend City College. Develop your skills in specialist studios, workshops, theatres, recording studios and digital media suites, supported by experienced industry professionals. Explore pathways in Fine Art, Fashion Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Creative Media, Music, Performing Arts and Production Arts.
Business
Prepare for a career in Business with our range of Business, Finance and Accountancy courses at Southend City College and Thurrock College. Learn in professional boardroom style teaching spaces that reflect real workplaces while developing skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and business management. Build the knowledge and confidence needed for a wide range of careers across the business world.
Computing & IT
Prepare for a career in Computing and IT with courses at the Centre of Digital Technologies at Basildon College and Thurrock College. Develop industry relevant skills using specialist technology and modern learning environments while exploring software development, cyber security, networking and computing. Turn your interest in technology into a career in one of the UK's fastest growing sectors.
Construction, Manufacturing and Production
Prepare for a career in Construction, Manufacturing and Production with courses at Basildon and Thurrock Colleges, across our Luckyn Lane and Stephenson Road campuses. Train in industry standard workshops, engineering centres, new Clean Energy Centres and specialist motor vehicle facilities while developing practical and technical skills. Explore pathways into construction trades, engineering, manufacturing, automotive technologies and technical production careers.
Education
Prepare for a career in Education with courses across the South Essex Colleges Group. Gain valuable practical experience through industry placements and hands on learning while developing your understanding of child development, learning, teaching and professional practice. Take your first steps towards a future in childcare, early years and education.
Hair & Beauty
Prepare for a career in Hair and Beauty with courses at Southend City College and Thurrock College. Train in modern commercial salons using professional products, equipment and techniques across hairdressing, beauty therapy and media makeup. Develop the skills, creativity and confidence to succeed in salons, spas or as a self employed professional.
Public Services, Health, and Social Care
Prepare for a career making a difference with our Public Services, Health and Social Care courses. Train in realistic hospital and care settings, including access to our state of the art simulation suite featuring responsive manikins that bring learning to life in a safe and supportive environment. You will also benefit from specialist public service facilities, including a mock prison cell, CCTV investigation centre and major incident training area. Explore rewarding career opportunities in healthcare, social care, policing, the armed forces, emergency services and the wider public sector.
Skills for Life
Prepare for a career and greater independence with our Skills for Life courses. In a range of opportunities across the College Group, learn in a supportive and inclusive environment where you can build confidence, independence and employability skills while working towards your personal goals. Develop the skills you need for everyday life, further study and future employment.
Sports & Fitness
Prepare for a career in Sport and Fitness with courses at Southend City College. Train in specialist facilities including a fitness suite, sports studio, testing room and sports massage facilities while developing your coaching, performance and fitness skills. Turn your passion for sport into a career in coaching, fitness, health and physical activity.
STEM
Prepare for a career in STEM with courses at Basildon, Thurrock and Southend across a wide range of disciplines. Learn in fully equipped science laboratories, specialist engineering workshops and industry focused learning environments while developing the practical and technical skills employers value. Explore pathways into science, engineering, technology, healthcare and research careers.
Tourism & Hospitality
Prepare for a career in Tourism and Hospitality with courses at Southend City College and Thurrock College. Learn in specialist facilities, including a travel agency, simulated aircraft and professional training kitchens, while gaining real industry experience. Explore opportunities in aviation, tourism, hospitality, catering, events and customer service.
