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Female animal care student holding up black furry animal

Gain hands-on experience caring for animals and grooming techniques.

Art lecturer teaching student in class

Develop your creativity and technical skills in a range of artistic and design disciplines.

Two male automotive students looking at an engine

Learn hands-on vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics in a professional workshop setting.

Female adult learner working on a laptop

Build the knowledge and skills needed for success in management, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Childcare lecturer leading students in a craft activity

Prepare for a career in childcare, education, and early years development.

Lecturer and students using VR headset and laptop

Explore programming, cybersecurity, and IT systems to prepare for a digital career.

Carpentry student measuring stair rail

Train in key trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical installation.

Four male engineering students in class

Gain practical and theoretical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.

Female ESOL adult learner in class

Improve your English language skills for work, study, and everyday life in the UK.

Fashion student modelling outfit

Learn garment construction, design, and industry skills for a career in fashion.

Foundation Learning staff and students selling Christmas items

Develop essential skills and confidence to progress in education or employment.

Lecturer presenting certificate to student

Achieve key qualifications in English, maths, and other core subjects.

Woman choosing hair colour from shelves

Train in professional hair, beauty, and makeup techniques.

Health student taking student's blood pressure

Gain essential skills and experience for a career in healthcare, social work, or support services.

Photography classroom

Develop technical and creative skills in photography, film, and media production.

Music student sitting on sofa playing electric guitar with lecturer playing drums behind screen

Learn composition, production, and performance for a career in the music industry.

Football players in a match

Train in fitness, coaching, and sports science for a career in the sports industry.

Female Acting students performing on stage

Develop skills in acting, dance, music, and stage production.

Female Travel student standing in plane aisle wearing lifejacket

Prepare for careers in tourism, airlines, hotels, and event management.

Public Services students with lecturer in atrium

Train for careers in the police, fire service, military, and emergency services.

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Our Facilities

Whichever course you choose at Sandwell College, you’ll study in one of the West Midlands’ most modern learning environments.

Our £77 million central campus attracts students from across the region, offering industry-focused facilities designed to support your future career .From our real-life Boeing 737 aircraft cabin to the newly refurbished Esports Hub, automotive garage and labs, and animal care and dog grooming rooms, every space is built for hands-on learning.

You’ll also have access to specialist facilities at our STEM campus, as well as our upcoming Skills Campus in Cradley Heath, and the Learning Campus at Midland Metropolitan Hospital, ensuring you gain the practical experience needed to succeed.

Two students using VR headset and laptop
Female student support officer talking to student

Help and Support

We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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