Forth Valley College has three state-of-the-art campuses across the central belt of Scotland, based at Falkirk, Alloa and Stirling.

There are over 600 members of staff teaching around 12,000 students; 97% of students who complete their studies progress to further study or employment. The college also has articulation agreements with a number of Scottish Universities.  

Courses and Subjects

The college offers more than 750 full time, part time and distance learning courses in further and higher education, ranging from NC to degree level.

Courses are taught through subject areas including Art and Design; Bakery; Business; Care; Childcare; Computing; Construction; Engineering; ESOL; Events Management; Hair and Beauty; Hospitality and Cookery; Human Resources; Languages; Management; Media and Film; Plumbing; Renewables; Science; Sound Production; Sport; Supported Learning; Teacher Training; and, Tourism.

Facilities and Services

Resources available at the campuses include Access and Student Support Teams, Learning Resource Centres, quiet rooms, a counselling service, computer clinic and the Student Association.

There is also the Gallery Training Restaurant (Stirling campus), hair and beauty salons (Alloa and Falkirk campuses) and state of the art fitness suites at all three campuses.

Specialisms

The college has strong links with petrochemical and chemical companies based in the Falkirk area and offer courses in engineering, chemical process technology and petrochemical operations.

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