Where You Learn

Further Education | Higher Education | Foundation Learning

Further Education (FE) colleges are one of the options open to you when you have finished your school education, and can enable you to continue learning new skills.

The colleges in Southampton who cater for 16-19 year olds are:

College	Prospectus	Open Days
Itchen College, Bitterne	Itchen College 2012-13 Prospectus	7 March 5pm - 8pm
Southampton City College, City Centre	Southampton City College 2012-13 Prospectus	17 July 5pm - 7.30pm
City Horizons at Southampton City College
Taunton's College, Upper Shirley	Taunton's College 2012-13 Prospectus	9 February 4.30pm - 6.30pm
St Anne's Sixth Form, City Centre
King Edward VI School Sixth Form (fee-paying), Upper Shirley	King Edward VI School Sixth Form Prospectus

There are also many more in the surrounding area - check out the Hantsweb FE map for all colleges in Hampshire. Be prepared to travel if you want to take a specialist course.

Going to College brings together all the education and transport information students need for studying in Hampshire.

Higher Education (HE) colleges

Maybe you want to know more about going to university? What can you do there and what will it be like?

There are several universities in and close to Southampton:

There are lots of things you need to consider when choosing where to study. Some people like to stay close to home to be near friends and family, and to save money on rent. Others want more independence and want to live away from home. Some people choose their university because of the courses offered, others look at the social activities and nightlife!

If you fancy studying abroad, Careers Europe has some very useful information on studying in Europe, or Study Abroad is good for other countries.

Foundation Learning

Foundation Learning allows you to get paid and gain qualifications while you are getting experience and learning new skills in a working environment.

The links below contain information about what courses to go for and how to apply.