West Lothian College is situated in Livingston, at the heart of Scotland's central belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with a proud tradition of nurturing talent and ambition.

The college provides learning opportunities for over 8,000 full time, part time and distance learning students each academic year.

Courses and subjects

A range of courses from NC and NQ to HND and degree are available. There are articulation arrangements with several universities to allow entry to year 2 or 3 of a degree course.

The range of subjects on offer includes: Accounting and Finance; Art and Design; Assisted Programmes; Beauty Therapy; Business and Management; Childhood Practice and Early Education; Computing and Cyber Security; Construction and Built Environment; Counselling; Creative, Media and Communications; Electrical Engineering; Engineering; ESOL; Hairdressing and Barbering; Health and Social Care; Languages; Motor Vehicle; Professional Cookery; Science; Social Science; and, Sport and Fitness.

Facilities and services

Facilities available include a learning centre and library, café, coffee bar, shop, sports club, hair and beauty training salon and spa, fully functioning mechanics garage, and a training restaurant, which has an excellent reputation with the public.

The Student Advice Centre staff provide guidance and assistance on a number of areas, including finances, childcare, study support and personal issues.

Opened in September 2023, the ECOHOUSE is a development of two semi-detached houses that provides students with a state-of-the-art training facility that supports the development of skills, knowledge and practical experience in sustainable construction, as well as efficient and effective renewable energies.

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