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Types of Study

We have a course for everyone here at HSDC.

Whether you’re just leaving school, looking to retrain or if you just want to gain that GCSE you didn’t manage to get, we can help you.

With types of study such as full time programmes for school leavers, professional part time courses for those in employment, and employability skill courses to support employment opportunities, let us help you with your future plans.

Not sure which route is best for you? Take our quiz to find out.

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Full Time (16-19 years)

Courses for those leaving school

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A levels

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Apprenticeships

Earn as you learn

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Part Time

From CIPS to event planning

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Access to Higher Education

Take an access course to support your application to university

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GCSEs

Full and part time courses

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Higher Education

Study a university-level course closer to home

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Online / Distance Learning

Study from the comfort of your own home

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International

Live outside of the UK? Choose HSDC to study at!

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There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

My experience at the college has been really good, it’s been really rewarding, all the lecturers were so lovely and supportive there’s no way I could have done it without them - the teaching has been outstanding.

Lucie Brooks, A Level student

"I am delighted with my results and am really looking forward to studying Law at Oxford University. I really enjoyed my time at HSDC Alton and I really appreciate all the help and support from my fantastic teachers, without whom I wouldn't have got my place at Oxford."

Catherine Goldie, HSDC Alton A Level Student