500+ students
Aberdeen Altens Campus
Hareness Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LE
About Aberdeen Altens Campus
Overview
Our Aberdeen Altens Campus houses many of the engineering, construction and automotive courses on offer.
The building has been designed and landscaped to provide lots of social areas, which are vital to the life of any modern educational campus, and the main building incorporates a wide variety of CO2-reducing measures.
Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Aberdeen Altens Campus facilities
Transport links
Aberdeen Altens Campus is perfectly situated at the beginning of a main arterial transport route to Stonehaven and the South.
Campus map
Study at Aberdeen Altens Campus
All courses
Full-time courses
Part-time courses
Facilities
1
Fitness suite
2
Campus Cafés
9
Course workshops
Parking
Parking is available on site for staff and students but is limited, and operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. All students, if wishing to park, must display a parking hanger on their car when on site. These can be obtained from reception.
Information & Support
Our friendly staff at the Aberdeen Altens Campus are in place to welcome you to the building, help you find your way around and help with any questions or queries you might have.
Specialist Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Study Facilities
Our staff are dedicated to helping you make the most of your studying, so can assist with anything from IT queries and finding information, to how to access resources.
Sport & Fitness
Promoting the health, well-being and fitness of staff and students.
Where to Eat
Take a break at one of the places to relax, eat and drink at Aberdeen Altens Campus.
Contemplation Room
Our Contemplation Rooms offer staff and students a quiet space to relax, unwind and partake in self-care.
Student Stories
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
Pasha Pugovka
Maritime
Trainee Deckhand (NPA Maritime Skills)
“Since joining SMA, I haven’t looked back! I’ve never doubted my decision to become a seafarer, as the opportunity for career growth has kept me motivated.”
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Kirsten Black
Business & Management
Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship
“Being able to learn the theory and then apply it in a practical setting is really beneficial. I developed many skills from studying the Foundation Apprenticeship, communication, teamwork, and collaborative working, to name just a few.”
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Adam Matthew
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“The knowledge and practical skills I learned at NESCol have come into play with this role. I meet so many people from all over the world and take great satisfaction in recommending restaurants, activities, and experiences that will make their visit to Scotland an unforgettable one. “
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Siobhan Douglas
Maritime
Trainee Deckhand (NPA Maritime Skills)
“I have enjoyed every aspect of it: the practical, learning new techniques and knowledge, gaining great relationships with the College staff and other students. I wish I made this change sooner!”
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Isla Gale
Maritime
Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
“The lecturers’ different seafaring backgrounds and teaching styles have helped me understand the subjects better.”
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Gemma Cruickshank
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“Studying at NESCol played an important part in shaping my career path. The course gave me a solid understanding of key topics such as customer service, air travel tour operations and marketing principles.”
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Andrew Robison
Supported Programmes
Preparation for Work (SCQF Level 3)
“I like the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and my parents and lecturers have all commented on how I’ve grown in confidence. I’ve made new friends and look forward to coming to College each day.“
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Jorja Ross
Construction
Construction Crafts
“I’m a practical person and after doing the construction course while I was still at school, I knew I wanted to get started in the industry. I’m enjoying learning and the lecturers are great, they’re helpful, friendly, and really encourage me. “
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Rebekka McLaughlin
Business & Management
SVQ Management
“I’ve had such a positive experience with the College and can’t recommend the workplace learning route highly enough. I think it’s important to recognise that there are various routes to achieving qualifications and this was the right path for me.”
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Oleksandra Ivanova
Art, Design & Photography
HNC Fashion Business
“I loved attending NESCol, it’s a welcoming and supportive environment.”
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