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Applications are open for full-time courses starting in August 2022. Just find the right course for you on our website and click Apply.

If you need help with the application process or are not sure which course would suit you best, use the links above for more information or get in touch with the friendly advisors in one of our Student Advice Centres.

Student Advice Centres

21,000

Students

19

Subject Areas

6

Locations

Our Campuses

Aberdeen Altens Campus
Aberdeen City Campus
Fraserburgh Campus
Scottish Maritime Academy

Our Learning Centres

Ellon Learning Centre
Inverurie Learning Centre

Students’ Stories

Jill Murray

Creative Industries

HND Media & Communication

“I think College is an excellent next step as although you have moved on from school and enjoy learning in an adult environment, the class sizes are still small so you really get to know your fellow students. I just felt so much better prepared for Uni having been at College. I don’t know if I would have stuck it out if I’d gone there straight from school to be honest as it is quite a big jump. My NESCol experience undoubtedly gave me the confidence to manage the demands of the degree.”

Darren Ritchie

Engineering

Electrical Maintenance Engineering, SCQF Level 6

“I am more of a hands on sort of guy so the apprenticeship route worked for me.”

Leah Innes

Business & Management

Business and Administration, SCQF Level 6

“I’ve gained invaluable on-the-job experience and it’s helped me boost my confidence in my day to day job”

Katie Cruickshank

Construction

Carpentry and Joinery (SVQ Level 3), SCQF Level 6

“I like the fact that with an apprenticeship you are learning from those around you. The best thing for me is working with these experienced joiners and picking up hints and tips. In my field everyone has their own way of doing things – but they get the same result.”

Steve Raeburn

Business & Management

Logistics Operations, SCQF Level 7

“An apprenticeship gave me the chance to prove to myself that I can do better.”

Jennifer Taylor

Care

Social Services Children and Young People, SCQF Level 7

“I started out as the lunch lady at one nursery and now I am the Manager of Peek-a-Boo nursery. I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship – I would do it again.”

Jake Fraser

Business & Management

Warehousing, Storage and Distribution, SCQF Level 5

“I would definitely recommend the apprenticeship to others as it’s helped me gain a lot of knowledge across the warehouse and company as a whole.”

Iona Timmins

Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies

Hairdressing Level 2 , SCQF Level 5

“If you are thinking about becoming an apprentice at an older age, allow yourself to achieve it.”

Donna Mitchell

Engineering

Electrical Maintenance Engineering, SCQF Level 6

“The best thing for your career is to have the qualifications to reflect the knowledge you have.”

Emma Robertson

Customer Focused

Beauty Therapy Techniques

“The course, students and staff combined made for such a brilliant experience. The facilities at NESCol are excellent and being able to develop your skills in a real life salon environment with clients is invaluable. I can’t recommend College enough – regardless of the industry you want to go into it is a positive, inspiring environment to study in and can open the door to so many career opportunities.“

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