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Highers, National Qualifications & Units
Highers, National Qualifications & Units
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NESCol
Part Time Courses
Join the single largest provider of vocational education and training in the North East of Scotland.
We have a course to suit everyone; whether you’re fresh out of school, currently working, returning to education or simply want to try something new – whatever your educational or occupational background, an opportunity awaits at NESCol.
Our locations
With a number of modern campuses and learning centres spread throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland College is widely accessible for people across the region.
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Student Stories
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
Dany Dupuy
Creative Industries
HND Acting & Performance
“I really enjoyed my time at NESCol. It really made me focus my sights on a career path in screen acting and I am confident that the skills I have developed at college have given me a great start. “
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Euan Doyle
Creative Industries
HND Music
“I would encourage anyone who feels they have outgrown school to apply for NESCol. If you feel too mature for a school environment but perhaps too young for university, give yourself the experience of further education.”
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Glenn Murison
Engineering
HNC Mechanical Engineering
“It’s given me a recognized qualification for progressing my career in the industry.”
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Eilidh Duncan
Engineering
Shell Engineering Scheme
“Studying at NESCol definitely helped me get my job – every day I put into practice things I learned at college.”
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Alex Bowie
Engineering
HNC Electrical Engineering
“I had a great experience at the College and thought the lecturers and facilities were excellent so when I had the opportunity to return through my employer it was a no brainer.”
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Mark Dawson
Creative Industries
HND Media & Communications
“The HND is an excellent hands-on grounding in Media & Communications and has taught me so much about the industry. As well as learning the theory, the course allows you to gain practical experience which is invaluable for progressing your career.”
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Vince Groat
Automotive
Diploma in Automotive Accident Repair & Principles
“College gave me the start I needed in the automotive industry. The lecturers helped me get my apprenticeship and from there I built up my knowledge and experience between my time at work and in College. “
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Nicole Faulkner
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
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Morgan Riddell
Business & Management
HND Administration & IT
“I think for someone like me who didn’t particularly enjoy school or achieve the exam results I wanted there, College was definitely the best option. It also prepared me for university life and set me up with the skills I needed for further study. “
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