South Tyneside College

About

South Tyneside College is renowned for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere they offer to their students. Thousands of students make the decision to study here each year, from locally, across the UK, and across the globe. Their student population includes students from more than 30 countries. South Tyneside College provides a range of programs including courses for 14- to 16-year-olds, school leavers, adults, and also higher education courses, apprenticeships, and foundation learning programs. They have state-of-the-art facilities including their Bistro, Hair and Beauty Salons, Halls of Residence, Marine Simulation, Lifestyle Centre, and more. South Tyneside College also has excellent employer links which means they can help their students to improve their career prospects.

Types of Programs They Run

South Tyneside College has a host of programs to choose from including apprenticeships, higher education courses, foundation learning programs, and much more. They cover topics such as media production, performing arts, science and criminology, sport, management, catering, hospitality, health, barbering, hairdressing, welding, English, beauty, computing, accountancy, design, art, and more. Some of their programs also provide flexibility which means they can be completed on a part-time basis.

Admissions Process

For all of the courses at South Tyneside College, you can make your application directly on their website. To do this, navigate to the webpage of your chosen course and click the apply button. This will bring you to an online application form to fill out. Make sure you read the course description and its requirements thoroughly before applying. After you have submitted your application, the admissions team will review it and revert back to you. This can take a few weeks.

Accommodation

South Tyneside College has its own halls of residence which have been rated as outstanding by Ofsted. The halls are located on campus and include 204 single bedrooms. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, cleaning, and college gym memberships. In addition to being near all necessary facilities and amenities, there are also great public transport links nearby. Your room will contain a bed, wardrobe, desk, and chair. Bathrooms are generally shared unless you book an en-suite room. Kitchen and living spaces are also typically shared and make for good social spaces. For more information, visit the South Tyneside College website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

South Tyneside College does have some financial supports available, however, they change regularly so it is best to contact the college directly for the most up-to-date information.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call 0191 427 3900 or email info@stc.ac.uk