Whatever you choose to do after College, NESCol is here to support you.
At NESCol, our courses do more than deliver qualifications – they open doors. From starting your career to studying at university, we’ll help you take the next step.
Everyone’s journey is different. Whether you have a plan in mind or are still considering your options, here are the main routes available after College.
Every year, hundreds of NESCol graduates move on to degree-level study through our strong partnerships with universities across Scotland, including Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen.
With 140 articulation routes to local universities, you’ll find a wide range of opportunities to continue your learning.
Many students move straight into rewarding careers after NESCol.
We work closely with organisations across the region to ensure our courses are shaped by real industry needs. You’ll leave College equipped with the qualifications, skills and experience that employers value.
To support your move into employment, we share job vacancies and host career events to help you find the right opportunity and prepare for the world of work.
Studying at NESCol can help you develop the skills and experience needed to progress into a Modern Apprenticeship, which enables you to earn while you learn.
Modern Apprenticeships are designed by industry for industry. They provide training which can be College or work-based over a period of up to four years, depending on the type of apprenticeship you choose.
A gap year can be a life-changing experience. It’s a chance to build your confidence, develop new skills, and gain valuable experiences, while taking the time to reflect on what you want to do next.
To get the most out of a gap year, it’s important to plan well and research your options.
Whatever direction you choose to take after NESCol, we would love to hear about it!
Please keep in touch and let us know your good news. This could be anything from securing a job, graduating from university, winning an award or returning to College to learn new skills.
You can contact us by emailing marketing@nescol.ac.uk
“Being able to work, gain practical experience and study at the same time has given me a really strong foundation to continue building my career in engineering.”
“At 19, I’m working with I’m working with a professional football club, I have an HND under my belt and a degree in my sights. NESCol has given me brilliant opportunities, and I wouldn’t be in the position I am today without it.”
“My advice to anyone who wants to change direction is that it’s never too late. NESCol has opened the door to new opportunities for me and for that, I’ll be forever thankful.”
“I was completely put at ease by my tutors and lecturers and made to feel like I could achieve anything.”
“I enjoyed my graded unit topics as they were very personalised, and I felt I could tackle them with my own knowledge. I would absolutely recommend studying at NESCol as the course can be tailored towards your goals.”
“The lecturers are top notch. I cannot fault them – they were fantastic. Learning can be done online but it’s the lecturers and their way of teaching that made it memorable for me.”
“My favourite thing was my classmates and tutors. We were like a family. I wouldn’t call it a class; it was like a home, and I always looked forward to coming to College.”
“If you’d told me when I started evening classes that I’d go on to study full-time at NESCol, achieve my HND and progress to a BA degree, I’d never have believed you. I can honestly say that my only regret is not doing it sooner.”
“My biggest highlight of College was when I completed my HND and realised how much I had grown professionally and personally.”
“Studying at College was a great experience, and I’m very proud of everything I have achieved.”