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What are 'Full-time' Courses?
A typical full-time course will require you to spend at least 20 hours a week at college over a 38 week period each year. They are offered in a number of different levels starting from an introductory level (e.g. Introduction to Social Sciences) to a Higher National Diploma (e.g. HND Social Sciences)

What are 'Part-time' Courses?
Part-time courses come in all shapes and sizes. They can be vocational or just for fun, taught in a college centre or in a number of community locations. They are offered during the day and in the evening and some are offered at weekends. The one thing that they have in common is that they are all taught courses.

What are 'Self Study' Courses?
These courses are ideal if you are unable to attend conventional classes due to work, time or distance constraints. They cover a wide range of subjects and are offered at different levels. For most, tutor support is available, some may also require you to attend a class - or tutorial, but you will be expected to work on your own and submit work when required.

Welcome to Aberdeen College

Aberdeen College is Scotland’s largest college of further/higher education and vocational training. Last year, we had over 34,000 enrolments — that’s a lot of people choosing to study with us on our excellent course options. Although we are a big college, we have not forgotten that the personal touch is important. The College is large but classes are small, and are served by staff who are both professional and caring.

We offer an exciting range of courses to suit your needs — whether you are just leaving school, considering a return to education, looking to enhance your career development, an employer seeking staff training or simply want to learn for fun — make Aberdeen College your next stop!

Across the board...

Aberdeen College operates across four major teaching areas which are:
Business, Computing and Land-Based
Creative Industries, Sport and Languages
Engineering and Construction
Service Industries and Social Science

Your college, your way...

The College provides over 4,735 high quality education and training programmes to individuals, local communities, and employers. Meeting the particular needs of such a diverse client base requires total flexibility. We operate seven days a week over 50 weeks a year, and regularly deliver directly in over 100 community settings, company premises, and international locations.

Study modes are equally flexible, with full-time, part-time, community-based, distance learning, and specialist short courses available.

There really is something for everyone, so when you want to know more... make Aberdeen College your first choice.

Courses commencing August 2010 are now available for online booking.

Aberdeen College receives prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education
Aberdeen College was presented with one of the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education 2010 at a high profile ceremony held on Friday 19 February. The College's successful entry was entitled "Delivering skills in the oil and gas industry and supporting community cohesion".
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