Welcome to Stoke on Trent College

We’ll work with you to prepare you for your next step. Whether you’re looking to further your studies onto a University course, gain qualifications to progress your career or study at a higher level whilst developing your professional and practical skills, our courses have been designed to help you to get the most from your learning experience with us. 

We work closely with employers, services providers, accrediting bodies and Universities, to equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be a success in your chosen area. 

We offer Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Foundation degrees, Foundation Years and Access to Higher Education Diplomas across a range of course areas. You can apply directly through UCAS or, if you’re already a student, your tutor can help you. You can contact our team here if you need more advice and we also have a brief guide on how to apply through UCAS.

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Many of our courses are awarded by Staffordshire University with all the benefits of University membership, including learning resources and social facilities. You may not realise that you can also access various student funding schemes – check UCAS’s information and updates on fees and finances from the College here. 

Our welcoming College community will support your progress into higher education, whether you’re continuing or returning to education, studying full or part-time alongside work. As well as one-to-one support from our experienced teaching team and tutors, you’ll benefit from our approach to developing real-time employment experience, as well as our extensive experience in working with existing employers who are enabling students to study alongside their careers. 

Read about Samantha’s journey

Samantha Adams, former Stoke on Trent College student

After four years of studying at Stoke on Trent College completing two Diplomas in Support Teaching and Learning, followed by a Foundation Degree in Education, Samantha Adams is now well on her way to achieving a BA Hons!

Samantha, 40, began her learner journey with SOTC back in 2018 after dreaming of a job educating and inspiring young people. Sam’s story demonstrates that it’s never too late to aspire to a new career and once she completes her degree at Staffordshire University, she’ll be a fully qualified educator ready to take her first job in education.

No matter your age, begin your journey to an exciting future on one of our adult courses.

My confidence grew personally and professionally. The staff inspired me to pursue my academic career further.

Samantha Adams, former Stoke on Trent College student

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