We offer a variety of career focused courses across 21 subject areas, for all ages, abilities and ambitions. Our programmes include full and part-time courses, work based and industry short courses, University Level and Access qualifications, Leisure courses, Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
11 top reasons Why…
- GREAT COMPANY – learn with like-minded people that have similar opinions, ambitions, abilities, attitudes and interests
- FLEXIBLE AND CONVENIENT – flexible study options available for adults so you can fit your learning around your personal circumstances
- SUPPORT NETWORK – advisors are in place to help you on every step of your UOD – Buxton experience
- STAND OUT – boost your CV with a huge range of enrichment activities as part of your study programme
- LEARN YOUR WAY – everyone learns differently, so choose a study method that suits you
- BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE – belong to a friendly College that’s big on student success and small enough to care
- OPEN DOORS – we are proud of our strong links to local businesses and employers
- GET STUCK IN – engaging work placements mean you’ll leave College work ready, with skills that make you more attractive to employers
- REAL WORLD LEARNING – classrooms are great, but there’s nothing like learning in a room which has all the same equipment and facilities that you’ll find when you go on work experience or find a job
- BE INSPIRED – learn from Tutors who’ve had successful careers in the industries they now teach. Who better to prepare you for your future?
- GO FURTHER – continue your academic experience and take advantage of us being part of the University of Derby, a Guardian Top 50 University, and rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
UOD – Buxton has something for everyone, whether you are…
Completing your GCSEs and finishing school – we have a huge range of vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships to suit all abilities and ambitions, from Entry Level through to Level 3 and beyond.
Completing a Level 3 qualification and finishing college – we offer flexible part-time University Level qualifications, allowing you to study for a HNC/D, Foundation Degree and more without having to move away from the area.
Looking for a career change – it’s never too late to gain qualifications to get the dream job you have always wanted! Over 3,500 adults choose to experience UOD – Buxton each year!
Wanting to improve your employment prospects or move up – we offer part-time courses for adults looking to gain essential Maths and English qualifications that employers require.
Keen to learn a new skill or hobby – we offer part-time, friendly and informal recreational courses for adults aged 19+, delivered across the Staffordshire Moorlands and Buxton.
VIRTUAL TOUR
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