Public Services
Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Level 1 Diploma
School Leavers
If you are thinking of a career in the public services sector, this course could be ideal for you. It is the perfect course to find out more about the public services and what you would need to...
NCFE
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
If you are thinking of a career in the public services sector, this course could be ideal for you. It is the perfect course to find out more about the public services and what you would need to...
Science & Animal Care
Applied Science with Technology Level 2 Certificate
School Leavers
This course covers a variety of scientific modules, including crime scene investigation and is therefore ideal for those who wish to progress to further education and a career in a science-related...
Gateway Qualifications
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
This course covers a variety of scientific modules, including crime scene investigation and is therefore ideal for those who wish to progress to further education and a career in a science-related...
Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Women's & Men's Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma
School Leavers
The Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing is the starting point for all aspiring hairdressers and barbers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success.
It is important...
City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus
The Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing is the starting point for all aspiring hairdressers and barbers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success.
It is important...
Art & Design
Access to Higher Education (Art & Design) Level 3 Diploma
Adult
This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in a wide variety of art and design degree programmes e.g. the Fine Art BA (Hons) but need to gain the required...
Gateway Qualifications
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Funding-19+ Learner Loan
This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in a wide variety of art and design degree programmes e.g. the Fine Art BA (Hons) but need to gain the required...
Health, Social Care & Childcare
Access to Higher Education (Nursing & Midwifery) Level 3 Diploma
Adult
This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in the Health Professions e.g. the Adult Nursing (Hons), but need to gain the required entry qualifications and...
Gateway Qualifications
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus
Funding-19+ Learner Loan
This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in the Health Professions e.g. the Adult Nursing (Hons), but need to gain the required entry qualifications and...
Art & Design
Art & Design Practice (Illustration) Level 3 National Diploma
School Leavers
This Level 3 two year course will teach you a variety of 2D mark-making skills with a strong emphasis on drawing and generating original styles and concepts for the animation, cartoon and...
BTEC
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Year
This Level 3 two year course will teach you a variety of 2D mark-making skills with a strong emphasis on drawing and generating original styles and concepts for the animation, cartoon and...
Art & Design
Art and Design (Graphic Design) Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
This course is designed to take you through a comprehensive range of different graphic design and multimedia techniques and disciplines. The aim of the course is to provide you with the opportunity...
BTEC
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
This course is designed to take you through a comprehensive range of different graphic design and multimedia techniques and disciplines. The aim of the course is to provide you with the opportunity...
Performing Arts
Performing and Production Arts (Dance) Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
This is ideal if you have an interest in dance, the performing arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is vocationally lead...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
This is ideal if you have an interest in dance, the performing arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is vocationally lead...
Performing Arts
Performing and Production Arts (Musical Theatre) Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
This course is ideal if you have an interest in musical theatre, the performing arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
This course is ideal if you have an interest in musical theatre, the performing arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is...
Performing Arts
Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) (HND)
Adult
University Centre
Course code: H882
Gain the skills you need to become a versatile and creative performance practitioner.
This award is validated by Pearson Edexcel. Students will have access to Thurrock...
Pearson
Adult Start Date: 18/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
Course code: H882
Gain the skills you need to become a versatile and creative performance practitioner.
This award is validated by Pearson Edexcel. Students will have access to Thurrock...
Art & Design
Interior Design BA (Hons)
Adult
University Centre
UCAS
Course code: W250
This course offers strong industry links with a programme of exciting ‘live’ projects and opportunities for work placements which often result in job offers at the end of the...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Adult Start Date: 18/09/2025
Full Time: 3 Years
Course code: W250
This course offers strong industry links with a programme of exciting ‘live’ projects and opportunities for work placements which often result in job offers at the end of the...
Employability, Adult GCSE Maths and English
GCSE Maths and/or English
Adult
Free
This course is unsuitable for learners who already hold a GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above.
The Pathways that are available are:
GCSE Maths and/or English Part-time Day
GCSE Maths and/or...
EdExcel
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Part Time Evening: 1 Year
Adult Start Date: 14/09/2025
Part Time Day: 1 Year
Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus
This course is unsuitable for learners who already hold a GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above.
The Pathways that are available are:
GCSE Maths and/or English Part-time Day
GCSE Maths and/or...
Art & Design, Media
Creative Media & Promotion BA (Hons)
Adult
University Centre
UCAS
Course code: W213
This programme offers direct entry to the creative media industry, specifically for careers in digital media, promotional design, social media marketing, commercial styling and...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Adult Start Date: 18/09/2025
Full Time: 3 Years
Course code: W213
This programme offers direct entry to the creative media industry, specifically for careers in digital media, promotional design, social media marketing, commercial styling and...
Public Services
Policing Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
This course is perfect if you want a career in the police force. In association with Essex Police, you will receive the skills and knowledge required to become a police officer.
This course was...
NCFE
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
This course is perfect if you want a career in the police force. In association with Essex Police, you will receive the skills and knowledge required to become a police officer.
This course was...
Sport and Fitness, Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Sports Massage Therapy level 3 diploma
Adult
Do you have a strong interest in the fitness and sports massage industry? Then this is the course for you!
Are you working in the fitness industry or looking for a change of career and just...
Active IQ
Adult Start Date: 01/09/2025
Part Time Day: 1 Year
Funding-19+ Learner Loan
Do you have a strong interest in the fitness and sports massage industry? Then this is the course for you!
Are you working in the fitness industry or looking for a change of career and just...
Employability
iLearn Self-Employment & Social Media Marketing
Adult
Free
A three-week classroom based course followed by workshops and self-study that combines our iPrep course (skills for work) with lessons in becoming self-employed and how to promote your business...
Gateway Qualifications, NCFE, Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
Adult
Part Time Day: 3 Weeks
Southend Campus , Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon , Thurrock Campus
A three-week classroom based course followed by workshops and self-study that combines our iPrep course (skills for work) with lessons in becoming self-employed and how to promote your business...
Health, Social Care & Childcare
Childcare Level 1 Certificate
School Leavers
This course is a brilliant place to begin if you are interested in working with children in either a nursery or primary school setting.
This course gives the learner a great overview of the...
NCFE
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
This course is a brilliant place to begin if you are interested in working with children in either a nursery or primary school setting.
This course gives the learner a great overview of the...
Science & Animal Care
Applied Science Level 1 Diploma
School Leavers
This course provides an entry point for young people wishing to study Science after they turn 16 and provides the knowledge needed to progress on to further study of Science.
The Level 1 Applied...
Pearson
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
This course provides an entry point for young people wishing to study Science after they turn 16 and provides the knowledge needed to progress on to further study of Science.
The Level 1 Applied...
Media, Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Hair and Media Makeup Studies Level 2 Diploma
School Leavers
This programme covers all the essential skills of make-up and hair for the fashion, TV & film industry.
This intensive and in-depth practical course is taught by industry-based make up...
VTCT
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
This programme covers all the essential skills of make-up and hair for the fashion, TV & film industry.
This intensive and in-depth practical course is taught by industry-based make up...
Business Administration & Management
Business Foundation T Level
School Leavers
The programme is built around supporting you to gain an insight into the different functions within a business environment. You will learn about a variety of functions such as; HR, Finance, Sales...
Gateway Qualifications
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus
The programme is built around supporting you to gain an insight into the different functions within a business environment. You will learn about a variety of functions such as; HR, Finance, Sales...
Performing Arts
Performing and Production Arts (Dance) Level 2 Diploma
School Leavers
This course is ideal if you who have an interest in Dance, the Performing Arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is vocationally...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
This course is ideal if you who have an interest in Dance, the Performing Arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is vocationally...
Travel & Tourism
Travel and Tourism Level 2 Extended Certificate
School Leavers
This is an ideal choice if you want to pursue a career in the travel and tourism industry.
The course has been designed for those that want to seek employment in one of the many areas in the...
NCFE
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus
This is an ideal choice if you want to pursue a career in the travel and tourism industry.
The course has been designed for those that want to seek employment in one of the many areas in the...
Health, Social Care & Childcare
Health Foundation T level
School Leavers
This course is available for learners who are interested in the T-Level Health qualification but do not have the required grades to meet the entry criteria.
This coure will introduce you to a...
Gateway Qualifications
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus
This course is available for learners who are interested in the T-Level Health qualification but do not have the required grades to meet the entry criteria.
This coure will introduce you to a...
Art & Design
Art and Design (Fine Art) Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
You will study a comprehensive range of different art, design and multimedia techniques and disciplines. Completing this course will give you a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Fine...
BTEC
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
You will study a comprehensive range of different art, design and multimedia techniques and disciplines. Completing this course will give you a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Fine...
Media
Creative Media Production (Print Media and Communications) Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
The BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are suited to those who require both vocational and specialist skills in a range of areas. As part of this course you will develop a broad portfolio of print based media...
University of the Arts London (UAL)
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
The BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are suited to those who require both vocational and specialist skills in a range of areas. As part of this course you will develop a broad portfolio of print based media...
Science & Animal Care
Forensics and Criminal Investigation Level 3 Extended Diploma
School Leavers
This course covers a variety of science-based modules including criminal and forensic investigation. It provides you with the skills required to go on to higher education or pursue a career in the...
BTEC
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
This course covers a variety of science-based modules including criminal and forensic investigation. It provides you with the skills required to go on to higher education or pursue a career in the...
Public Services
Entry to the Uniformed Public Services Level 3 Diploma
School Leavers
If you are thinking of a career in the public services sector, this course could be ideal for you. It is the perfect course to find out more about the public services and what you would need to...
NCFE
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
If you are thinking of a career in the public services sector, this course could be ideal for you. It is the perfect course to find out more about the public services and what you would need to...
Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma
School Leavers
The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is for hair stylists that have already achieved level 2 in Hairdressing. This qualification enables progression within the industry and is the next step for your...
City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year
Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus
The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is for hair stylists that have already achieved level 2 in Hairdressing. This qualification enables progression within the industry and is the next step for your...
Travel & Tourism
Travel and Tourism Level 3 Certificate
School Leavers
This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to prepare for employment in the travel and tourism industry. The various units you will study will enable you to have...
NCFE
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 2 Years
Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus
This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to prepare for employment in the travel and tourism industry. The various units you will study will enable you to have...
Teaching & Training
Certificate in Education (CertEd)
Adult
University Centre
UCAS
This award is validated by the Open University.
The following details are representative of the current specifications; revisions to the programme are in the process of being applied for...
The Open University
Adult Start Date: 18/09/2025
Part Time Evening: 2 Years
Full Time: 1 Year
This award is validated by the Open University.
The following details are representative of the current specifications; revisions to the programme are in the process of being applied for...