#One of the family
#One of the family
You might have to stay in education but that doesn’t mean you need to stay in a classroom or even school. Choosing to study at SMB College Group means you can pick a course that’s right for you. Whether your passion is horses, sport, cars or just being outside, we provide courses that you might not find by staying at school. We have a wide range of study options, too, including apprenticeships, T-Levels, BTECs and more.
College isn’t just about studying either - we have a whole host of enrichment activities that you can get involved in, all whilst developing skills that employers are looking for.
We know that choosing what to do after you've finished your GCSEs can be a challenge, and leaving school might be a little daunting, but our friendly and approachable support and advice teams are available to make sure your transition from school to college goes smoothly, help you settle in, and make sure you find the right course for you.
So if you are looking to make a change, study something that you are passionate about, and kick-start your career journey, take a look at our courses and apply now.
Applying is easy and can be done online in just a couple of minutes. Just find a course that you're interested in and click the 'apply now' button. You can browse our subjects and find your dream course here!
You can also register for one of our open events. Our open events are a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about the courses you are interested in, tour our campus facilities, and learn about life at our college.
Check out our frequently asked questions or take a look at what some of our students had to say.
Full-Time
Starts Sep 2024
Full-Time
Starts Sep 2025
If you love animals as much as we do, then maybe a career in Animal Studies is right for you!
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Working in Education and Childcare is not only one of the most rewarding career paths but also one of the most important. Teachers and early years practitioners are there to motivate and educate the next generation year after year. Working in Childcare and Education will give you a real sense of satisfaction and achievement as you inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
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From carpentry to bricklaying, civil engineering to quantity surveying, here at SMB College Group we have a huge range of course options from the world of Construction. If you like hands-on work and want to develop a career that can take you around the world, one of our Construction courses could be for you.
If you love the outdoors and have a passion for sustainability and wildlife protection, one of our Countryside and Environmental Management courses is perfect for you!
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Full-Time
Starts Sep 2024
If you're looking for a career in one of the world's most varied and interesting fast moving exciting sectors that demands you to use your creative flair, studying on our Creative Media course could be the best option for you!
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If you are looking for a career that can take you all over the world and is always in demand, one of our electrical and mechanical engineering courses could be for you. Whether you are already working in the industry and want to top up your skills, or are looking at your first steps into this exciting career through an apprenticeship, we have a course for you!
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At SMB College Group, we understand that working with horses is more than a job, more than a career - it is often a whole lifestyle. Our staff have this same passion and enthusiasm, which is why they deliver exceptional teaching and are able to offer a wide variety of opportunities for our Equine students.
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Do you love engines but are looking to study a course where you get to work on something bigger? Something a little different? Like, tractors or plant machinery? Studying one of our Farm and Plant Machinery courses will give you the knowledge and experience to work in this increasingly important sector.
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If you love the outdoors and its wildlife, have a passion for gardening and are keen on conservation, then one of our Horticulture Apprenticeships are perfect for you! Our Horticulture Apprenticeships are not just about plants and flowers, they're about the future of horticulture and how technology can assist with sustainability, economy, and our very own futures.
Read more about Gardening and Horticulture
From carpentry to bricklaying, civil engineering to quantity surveying, here at SMB College Group we have a huge range of course options from the world of Construction. If you like hands-on work and want to develop a career that can take you around the world, one of our Construction courses could be for you.
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Do you dream of owning your own salon? Maybe you fancy working on set, creating unique looks for film and TV? Studying on one of our Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy courses could be your perfect next step!
Working in Health and Social care is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. Here at SMB College Group, our objective is not only to equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge, but also to give you the understanding and experience that you need to develop a career in care.
If you have a love of cars and anything mechanical, then one of our Motor Vehicle or Heavy Good Vehicle courses could be for you. From the basics of understanding the inner workings of a car to the more complicated units of electrical faults, you will leave our vehicle engineering courses ready to kick-start your career in the motor vehicle or heavy goods vehicle (HGV) industries.
Our workshops reflect the industry environment, so learning takes place in similar facilities to those you'd be working in when you get a job in the industry. We have a range of vehicles on-site, from modern cars to sports cars to four-by-fours, heavy goods vehicles, tractors, and much more, as well as simulation kit and test rig facilities. These facilities allow students to diagnose engine faults and gain experience of a real working Motor Vehicle environment.
We have recieved feedback from Businesses that our workshops and facilities are to an incredibly high standard and were “some of the best they’d ever seen!”
If you love sport, keeping active and inspiring others to push themselves, then a career in Sport or Sports Science could be for you.
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Full-Time
Starts Sep 2025
If you are looking for a career filled with adventure, chances to make a difference, and generally working to make the world a better place, then Unformed Public Services could be the answer!
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