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Who are we?
South Tyneside College – We are at the heart of the community, committed to helping all individuals meet their potential and fulfil their aspirations through the development of learning and skills and to the social and economic advancement of the whole community.
Over 17,000 students choose to study at South Tyneside College every year - from the local community, across the UK and over 30 countries worldwide.
Our students choose us for many reasons, but especially for our friendly, welcoming atmosphere, our commitment to quality and for the many, many opportunities we offer.
South Tyneside College has a strong track record of success and we’re very proud of the achievements of our students, both academic and personal. College is a great place to learn and an interesting place to be; and all of us are committed to helping you to achieve your goals.
As a college, we believe in the following values:
- We value all people equally, foster an ethos of mutual respect and promote equality of opportunity.
- We aim to be excellent in all that we do through continuous innovation and quality improvement, best practice and releasing the potential of all of our staff.
- We work in partnership with others to maximise the benefit for learners and to develop the skills needed in the local, regional and national economy.
What we have to offer?
School leavers
We have over 35 A Level offerings and more than 60 vocational programmes aimed at school leavers. Whether you want to study a variety of A Level topics such as Film Studies, Criminology and Sociology, or would like to complete a more hands-on qualification the College has a course to suit everyone.
Businesses
The College is continually building up strong links with businesses throughout the Borough and offers corporate training to those employers that feel their employees could benefit from specialist training. We can tailor our courses to meet the training needs of businesses and our experienced lecturers are on hand to share their expertise with your staff.
Professional studies
Are you an aspiring manager? Or do you already work in a managerial role but don’t possess any professional qualifications? If you want to be at the top of your profession, you can enhance your professional development with our range of nationally recognised qualifications. Many of our courses have been accredited by leading awarding bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Management.
Adult Studies
Are you looking for a career change? Perhaps you want to learn a new skill? At South Tyneside College we have a variety of courses created for mature students. From our Access into Higher Education programme which is good preparation for university or short courses in IT or Art and Design topics, there is something to suit everyone’s needs.
Marine
South Tyneside College is the National Centre of Vocational Excellence for Marine Engineering and Nautical Science. We are world renowned for the quality of our maritime training. We provide first class teaching, extensive resources and onsite accommodation.
Inclusive learning
If you have learning difficulties and/or disabilities and thought that College life wasn’t for you - think again! South Tyneside College is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all and will do everything we can to support you on the course of your choice. There are a variety of courses on offer covering vocational skills, personal skills and basic skills.
Who are we in touch with?
We have links with a whole range of external bodies locally, including South Tyneside Council, G6, schools, universities, a variety of government bodies and hundreds of local companies. We also have a strategic link with the National Welding Institute and very strong links with regional, national and international employers including major shipping companies.
Our role in the LSP
South Tyneside College works closely with partnerships throughout the Borough to ensure that the community strategy is met. It’s at the heart of the community and aims to meet the needs of all its students.
Key Contact:
Jim Bennett
Principal and Chief Executive
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Contact Details:
South Tyneside College
St George’s Avenue
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6ET
Tel No: (0191) 427 3500
