Brooksby Melton College

About

Brooksby Melton College is a specialist independent college situated in the centre of Leicestershire. They specialise in land-based programs such as agriculture and animal care but are also considered a leading performing arts college nationally. They provide an extensive vocational curriculum that includes beauty and hair. Brooksby Melton College has benefitted from a £27.7 million investment in facilities across its sites. This ensures that students have a great learning and college experience.

Their Melton Campus has benefitted from improved facilities for Creative Media Production, Performing Arts, Catering and Hospitality, and Beauty and Media Makeup. On the other side, their Brooksby Campus has benefitted from an excellent Equine Rehabilitation Centre, an extension to their Animal Care Centre, a £4 million Sports Complex, and industry-standard workshops for land-based engineering, industries, and construction. This campus is 850 acres and also includes five acres of formal gardens, an industry-standard glasshouse, and a working farm.

Types of Programs They Run

Brooksby Melton College provides several different programs across numerous topics. Some of the course types include A-Levels, Apprenticeships, Evening programs, Higher Education, Further Education, Short Courses, Professional Studies & Distance Learning, and T Levels. Their programs cover topics such as animal care, floristry, dance, childcare, psychology, sports, engineering, performing arts, hairdressing and beauty, health and safety, and more.

Admissions Process

To apply for programs at Brooksby Melton College, simply visit their website and navigate to the webpage of your chosen course. Then, press the apply button and begin filling out your application. Once you have filled the application out in its entirety, submit it for review by the admissions team. The team will then contact you in the weeks following with their decision and any next steps.

Accommodation

Brooksby Melton College has its own halls of residence situated on a 850-acre country estate in a stunning 16th-century manor house. This on-site accommodation is available on their Brooksby campus where you have an array of facilities on your doorstep. Each bedroom is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, and shelving and you will have access to free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi. Single and shared rooms are also available and there is 24-hour security on-site. All utility bills are included in the price also and there is a communal lounge with a television where you can socialise and meet new people. In addition, there is half board catering which refers to breakfast and an evening meal. The campus has numerous sporting and social facilities too including the sports hall and pitch, pool tables, dartboards, table tennis, and the equine centre where you can take horse riding lessons. For term-time shared accommodation, the rent is £117 per week while for term-time single accommodation, rent is £142 per week. For more information, visit the Brooksby Melton College website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Brooksby Melton College has a number of bursaries available to assist students in paying their tuition fees. These include the 16 – 18 Bursary Fund, the 19+ Learner Support Fund, and the Advanced Learner Loan in addition to childcare, the Residential Bursary, and more. For further details including how to apply and the entry requirements, visit the Brooksby Melton College website.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call +44 1664 855444