Art & Design
Art and Design Level 4 Foundation Diploma
Adult
University Centre
Level 4 course (Available to UK students)
This is a dynamic, intensive and creative course that covers a wide range of specialist areas and helps you prepare a portfolio to assist with entry to...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Funding-19+ Learner Loan
Level 4 course (Available to UK students)
This is a dynamic, intensive and creative course that covers a wide range of specialist areas and helps you prepare a portfolio to assist with entry to...
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International Applications
International applications for:
Foundation Diplomas | Read More...
International
support with accommodation, UK Visa application and student advice to ensure you are given the maximum opportunity to succeed on your programme.
How to apply
International applications for the following courses should be made through the International Application page.
Foundation Diplomas | Read More...
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News: College launches new range of courses in Thurrock
Essex College is launching a new exciting range of science and animal care courses at its Thurrock Campus.From September the College’s Grays High Street Campus will offer a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care, Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science and Level 3 Foundation Diploma | Read More...
International courses and fees
Tuition Fees (Per Academic Year)
Degrees (Level 4, Level 5, Level 6)
£17,930
Pre-Degree Programmes
See table below for Pre-Degree Programmes
English Language (EFL, IELTS)
£6,000
Module Repeat
£2,500
Pre-Degree Programmes
Start date
End date
IELTS (Academic) for UKVI Requirements
International Tuition Fees (Full Programme)
Foundation Diplomas | Read More...
Mindful Education
in Accounting (Online and On Campus)
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice (Online and On Campus)
CMI Level 5 Diploma | Read More...
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the BA (Hons) Digital Animation course.For the last 25 years Andy Wyatt has worked as an animator, writer, director, producer, educator and storyboard artist.Andy, a former foundation diploma | Read More...
News: Construction students get real-life work experience
a large scale.
Morgan Sindall, the main contractor, guided students through the site covering a variety of topics on practical surveying, health and safety regulations and employment opportunities within the construction industry.
They also provided students with an interactive building task which allowed them to create the first foundation | Read More...
Skills For Life
Business and Health Sciences, these courses have been designed alongside employers to offer you the best opportunity to progress into these rapidly developing fields.
View SEIoT page
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)
Higher Technical Qualifications are either new or existing Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNDs/Foundation Degrees/Diploma | Read More...
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For more information about our Marine Engineering courses visit: www. www.southessex.ac.uk/course/marine-engineering-foundation-level-2-diploma
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Courses still available
Adult
Part Time Day or Evening (1 Year)
Starts 12/09/2024
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The Taking Teaching Further project is an initiative lead by the Education Training Foundation | Read More...
News: Performing and Production Arts students stage a powerful performance
Year One Level 3 UAL National Diploma | Read More...
News: College seeks industry professionals to take teaching further
Essex College is looking for experienced industry professionals who want to change careers, to take part in their new paid teacher training scheme.
The Taking Teaching Further project is an initiative lead by Education Training Foundation | Read More...
Access to HE
formal qualifications.
These courses are ideal if you have been out of education for some time, especially if you left school with too few qualifications to be able to go straight to university. They provide a good foundation | Read More...
News: Celebrating Success at South Essex Colleges Group
nominated for a variety of reasons, including outstanding achievements, overcoming barriers to learning and positive contributions in the classroom.
Special guest was Chisola Chiambala, 2025 star of BBC’s Apprentice and former SECG student where she studied a Fast Track Diploma | Read More...
Teaching and Training
is suitable for many entry level training careers in businesses, charities and local authorities. It is ideal preparation for an ITE programme such as the PgCE or L5 Diploma | Read More...
News: Thomas Weaver My Story in Graphic Design
, and still have a shot at building a career doing something I was passionate about.
After passing the GNVQ in 2001, I was able to join the BTEC National Diploma | Read More...
Success story: Gemma Salter
this is my story.
Before coming to University Centre South Essex, I had completed my A-levels and unfortunately wasn’t able to get into university straight away. From this point, I did a foundation diploma | Read More...
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this is my story.
Before coming to University Centre South Essex, I had completed my A-levels and unfortunately wasn’t able to get into university straight away. From this point, I did a foundation diploma | Read More...
Success story: Ben Strata
yourself and that can be quite overwhelming having been out of education for so long, because you have to take on the role of both teacher and student.
The course gives you a fantastic foundation | Read More...
Adults
are available to any adult aged 19 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification, which is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma | Read More...