Why should Borders College be your top choice?

Published: Thu 9 May, 2024

A recent Education Scotland HM Inspectors report said:

“Full-time further education courses at Borders College surpassed the sector average for learner success, with Higher Education completion rates exceeding the sector norm.”

Borders College is a real community college, offering learning opportunities for the local and emerging sector markets. Their students and staff enjoy first-class facilities in the relaxed rural setting of the Scottish Borders, making it the ideal location to study – and that’s not all.

New provision, such as E-sports and Green Skills, are delivered alongside key areas including Business, Computing, Hospitality, and Sport. Specialised courses such as Mountain Biking, Rugby, and Horse Care help to complement the demand for local skills.

Higher Education is more important than ever because of the ever-changing labour markets. It equips students with the necessary skills to promote economic and technological change and opens doors to progression routes.

Group of student nurses standing in an education setting

Borders College is at the forefront of delivering Higher National courses. The government recently announced extra funding for the Health and Social Care sector, and the College’s higher provision in this area, along with many others, is renowned for its learner success.

Many articulation routes are available with universities across the country, which provide the building blocks for progression to desired destinations. With employers crying out for skilled workers, Borders College is an increasingly relevant destination for school leavers and those looking to progress in their organisations.

Borders College also offers outstanding training for an increasing number of apprentices, works with employers to identify the most appropriate learning route for employees, and assists organisations to maximise their business potential.

With the reopening of the Borders Railway, students can travel from Edinburgh to Galashiels in 50 minutes, making access to Borders College even easier.

Group of students walking outside a college building

So why not consider Borders College as your next move? With courses starting in August and life-changing courses on offer, there’s never been a better time to apply!

Full- and Part-time course areas:

Agriculture
Animal Care
Art and Design
Beauty Therapy
Brickwork
Borders Care Career Academy
Business
Business and Enterprise
Business Management
Care
Carpentry and Joinery
Catering and Hospitality
Childcare
Childhood Practice
Civil Engineering
Coaching and Developing Sport
Computing Software Development
Computing with Digital Media
Construction and Engineering
Core Skills
Counselling
Countryside and Environmental Management
Cyber Security
E-Sports and Digital Skills
Early Education and Childcare
Education Support Assistance
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Installation
Environment and Conservation
Football
Gamekeeping
Hairdressing
Health and Social Care
Health Care
Health Care Practice
Horse Care
Horticulture
Hospitality, Events and Tourism
Landscaping
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Mixed Farming
Mountain Biking
Nursing, Access to
Painting and Decorating
Plumbing
Pre-birth to Three Years
Prepare to Care
Professional Cookery
Project SEARCH
Race Horse Care (Scottish Racing Academy)
Rugby
Rural Skills
Skills for Learning and Work
Social Care
Social Services
Sport and Outdoor Activities
Supported Programmes
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Make Borders College your top choice

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