West Lothian College, strategically placed between the economic centres of Glasgow and Edinburgh, welcomes students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and helps them realise their ambitions across a range of subjects and disciplines.

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

Courses and subjects

A range of courses from NCs and NQs to HNDs are available, and there are agreements 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; Beauty Therapy; Business and Management; Childhood Practice; Computing and Cyber Security; Construction and Civil Engineering; Creative, Media and Communications; Engineering; ESOL; Hairdressing; Health and Social Care; Maths, English and Languages; Motor Vehicle; Nursing; Professional Cookery; Sciences; Social Sciences; Sport and Fitness; and Travel and Tourism.

Facilities and services

Facilities available include a well stocked library, café, coffee bar, shop, sports club, hair and beauty training salon 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, child care, study support and personal issues.

Specialisms

The college is renowned for a number of key specialisms in:

• Health Care and Care
• Retail and Distribution
• Computing and Electronics
• Engineering
• Construction
• Sport and Fitness
• Hospitality
• Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
• Creative Industries
• Business and Management.

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