Studying with us means far more than just achieving your vocational qualification. As a 16-18-year-old student, you will be on a study programme which is designed to give you the skills you need to progress to further study or a job in your chosen career.

Browse our range of courses below and get ready for your future.

We want every student to have an inspiring, enjoyable and successful experience at Southwark College. Our wide-ranging Student Services team are there to give you the help and guidance you need to get the most out of your time at College.

You can access any of the services on this page by visiting the Student Enquiry desk at the front of our campus or by asking to be referred by your tutor.

The College is here to support you along with many other organisations across London. If you are not sure who to contact please contact the College Safeguarding team who will provide support or referral to services such as mental health and wellbeing support and the Southwark College Counsellor.

Enrichment Space for Students

The Atrium is a welcoming space where you can relax and recharge. It regularly hosts a variety of events, from inspiring guest speakers to large gatherings such as the annual Freshers’ Fair. With comfortable seating and recreational activities, it is the ideal place to unwind between classes.
The Atrium is also home to the Student Union, where you can get involved in student life, share your ideas, and learn more about student-led initiatives and opportunities.

To find out more about our range of Student Services, click on the boxes below.

Enrichment and Student Union

Careers

Learning Centre

Employability

Work Experience and Volunteering

Care-experienced students

Safeguarding

Wellbeing and Support

Information for Parents and Carers

Microsoft Teams

eTrackr

Microsoft 365

Creative Cloud

Exam Results

Bursary

Working at Southwark College

Southwark College is built on its staff. Our student community is diverse, with 79% of students not having English as their first language and many facing additional challenges.

Helping young people and adults to fulfil their potential and often transform their lives through education requires dedication and the ability to think differently but it is also a unique privilege.

Our people make a real difference not only to the lives of students, but also to local employers and the wider community. If you have a passion for education and its power to improve lives, and think you have what it takes to inspire young people and adults, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer a wide range of staff development programmes designed to enable the team to continually improve and refine the way they carry out their roles. In return for our staff’s dedication and expertise, we provide a variety of benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, health and wellbeing support.

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Get ready for your future at Southwark College

Southwark College is a thriving, dynamic further education college based in a modern campus opposite Southwark tube station. Southwark College’s vision is to develop the skills and talents of our students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of our region.

Southwark College is part of NCG, one of the largest further education providers in the UK. Studying at Southwark College will prepare you for an exciting career in your chosen sector, and our courses are designed with this in mind as well as meeting the needs of the communities we serve.

At our well-equipped campus offers a range of academic and vocational courses in a wide range of subjects. You will be taught by tutors with industry experience, benefit from visits and lectures from external businesses, and get hands-on experience by studying in real work environments and having the opportunity to gain work experience.

The College has excellent success rates, with 100% of students achieving their qualification in many subject areas. Whether you want to find your first role in an industry you’re passionate about, improve your career or progress on to further study, Southwark College is the place to start.

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive community where your voice matters
• Centrally located modern campus, easily accessible by tube, train, bike and bus
• State-of-the-art facilities that reflect what you’ll find in industry
• Courses at a variety of levels, enabling you to start studying the subject you love right away and then progress on to the next level
• Strong business and employer partnerships, ensuring you gain the skills employers are looking for
• Access to advanced resources and innovative teaching as part of the UK’s largest provider of further education
• Excellent Student Support services to help you get the most out of your College experience

Our main enrolment period begins on Thursday 21 August 2025. If you are aged 16-18 or 19+ and would like to start a course in September 2025, you can browse our courses on our Course Explorer page and apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button next to your chosen course. For further information, please visit our How to Apply page.

Once your application has been processed, you will then be invited to attend an enrolment appointment.

ESOL Adult Enrolment

If you would like to join an ESOL Adult course, please complete an enquiry form here. You will then be invited to attend the next available assessment and enrolment session to help place you on the right course. For more information on ESOL Enrolment please ESOL enrolment page. 

Information, advice and guidance

Our friendly team is available throughout the summer break, feel free to visit the college during the summer holidays if you have any questions about courses, enrolment, or your next steps. We're here to provide advice, information, and reassurance to help you prepare confidently for September.

What is enrolment?

Enrolment will confirm your place on a course, the level of course you should take, any fees you might be asked to pay and start date for your course, along with any other information you need to know. This is also where you will receive your learner agreement and student ID card. To complete your enrolment promptly, please remember to bring:

• A copy of your enrolment invitation, either on your phone or printed

• A pen

• Payment method to pay for any fees due (if applicable)

• All documentation requested to complete your enrolment. Please visit our Enrolment Checklist page for general information on what documentation to bring.

You might also be asked to bring:

• NARIC conversions if your qualifications were not obtained in the UK (we can help you with this if you do not have the conversion information)

• DBS or employer information if you are over 18 and applying for a course where this would be required, such as Healthcare, Teaching or Childcare

• Any statement of Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan if applicable to you.

Places are limited and subject to availability and meeting eligibility requirements.

Enrolment Documentation List

Fees and Finance

ESOL Enrolment

Careers

Information for Parents/Carers

Care-experienced students

Student Services

Additional Learning Support

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The College has strict limits on capacity in the building. Please do not bring children or other family members with you, unless you are 16-18-year-old and bringing a parent/carer with you, or an adult who needs support to complete your enrolment. If you need to bring children, we would ask you to bring another adult with you so they can wait with them in an alternative area whilst you complete your enrolment.

There is no parking available on Campus, however, you can park in the surrounding streets - please note that charges may be payable. If you are using Public Transport, please check the TFL website to ensure you follow their guidance whilst travelling to and from the College.

For more information on enrolment and documentation, please see our Enrolment FAQs section below. Places are limited and subject to availability and meeting eligibility requirements.

Enrolment FAQs

• Can I apply after my GCSE results?

  You can make an application on the day or after you have received your results. Visit our Course Explorer page and select the course you wish to apply for.

• What is enrolment?

  Enrolment is the process that officially confirms your place at college. During enrolment, you will be able to confirm the course you are taking and its level and provide all the necessary information we need to enrol you. Once you have completed this process, you will be officially enrolled as a college student.

• Where is enrolment?

  Enrolment will take place in person at our Southwark Campus located at 25 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF. Please visit our Find Us page to access the campus map, address, and travel directions.

• What happens at enrolment?

  When you visit us at enrolment, you will be greeted by our Front of House Team at the Enrolment Welcome Desk who will explain the next steps.

  This includes:

   

  Steps	What to expect
  Step 1 Welcome Desk/registration	You will check-in/register at the welcome desk and check you have the documentation needed to progress your enrolment
  Step 2 BKSB assessment	You will take an assessment to determine your current level of understanding and application of English and Maths skills
  Step 3 Qualifications on Entry	You will meet our curriculum team who will check your qualification to confirm which course you are eligible to enrol on
  Step 4 Maths and English	Our curriculum team will check your current qualifications and confirm if you need to enrol on English or Maths
  Step 5 Data entry and fee assessment	During this step your details will be uploaded onto the College’s systems, and you will be assessed to see if you have to pay any fees. These will be explained to you along with different payment options.
  Step 6 Getting your Learner Agreement and Student ID card	You will complete a Learning Agreement and receive your Student ID card which will confirm that you are fully enrolled on a course.

• What are the enrolment opening hours?

  Please see the table on the Enrolment Booking page for our Enrolment opening hours.

• How long will it take to enrol?

  The duration of your enrolment session will depend on if you have applied already or completed an online pre-enrolment or English and maths assessment. If you are taking an English or maths assessment, these will take an additional hour each. To help things run smoothly, please allow yourself approximately two to three hours to complete your enrolment.

  We aim to make the enrolment process as smooth and efficient as possible. However, please be aware that it may take some time to complete, as the College is legally required to collect accurate information to support your transition into college life.

• When do courses begin?

  Your start date will depend on what course you enrol on. However, all our courses begin the week commencing 1 September 2025. You will be given your start date along with your course timetable at your enrolment.

• What are the term dates?

  All term dates for the academic year 2025 – 2026 can be found on our Term Dates page.

• How can I contact the College?

  Please visit our Contact Us page to find out our email address and switchboard number. You can also speak with a member of our Live Chat team Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm and on Friday from 10am to 1pm.

• Where is the College?

  Our campus is located on The Cut opposite Southwark tube station. Please visit our Find Us page to access the campus map, address, and travel directions.

• What do I need to bring to enrolment?

  When you enrol on a course at Southwark College, you’ll need to provide proof of identity and, in some cases, evidence of your right to live and study in the UK. You’ll also be asked to provide a range of information, including your contact details and address details, evidence of any qualifications you’ve achieved, and the contact details of your next of kin.

  At enrolment you are required to provide: 

  • Valid ID which confirms your address and date of birth. Valid ID includes: 

    • Birth certificate 

    • Passport 

    • Full or provisional UK driving licence

  • Original copies of existing qualifications, as well as the ones you have just achieved and/or statement of results.

  • Your national insurance number (if known) 

  • Contact details of your next of kin: A next of kin is a relative or carer/guardian you have the closest relationship with. If you are aged under 18, this information will be used to request consent for any trips you may go on as part of your college course. 

  • If you are aged 19+ you will need to provide the means to pay for your course or proof of your evidence to waive fees. For example, income, a current benefits letters, or Adult Learner Loan application if you plan to study at Level 3.

  I am not a British or Irish citizen, what do I need to bring?

  The College is legally required to confirm evidence of your visa/immigration status. If you are not a British or Irish national, you must bring your Passport, travel document or Application Registration Card (ARC) card for identification purposes.   

  Please bring with you:

  • eVisa share code - if you can view your immigration status online using your United Kingdom Visas and Immigration account, you can use the Gov.uk website to obtain a share code. We can use the code provided to check your status. Your share code will be 9 digits and consist of letters and numbers. 

  If you can’t get a share code, you can bring your physical original immigration documents if they are still valid (i.e. they have not expired).

  This can include one of the following:

  • Visa vignette in passport - a visa vignette is a sticker placed in your passport that shows you have been granted permission to enter the UK for a specific purpose, such as study or work. 

  • Stamp in passport - a passport stamp is an ink mark placed in your passport by a UK Border Force officer when you arrive, showing the date and place of your entry into the country 

  • Biometric Residence Permit - Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are cards that were used to prove immigration status. You might have a BRP if you were granted permission to live or work in the UK on or before 31 October 2024.  

  • Bail 201 letter – a Bail 201 letter is an official document issued by the UK Home Office to individuals who have been granted immigration bail. Please also bring your Application Registration Card (ARC). 

  Please note, if you have an immigration status which is reliant on family member, e.g. dependant status, family visa, child visa, etc, you will also be required to provide the immigration documents of your family member. 

  Why do I have to provide next-of-kin details?

  If you are aged under 18, the College will request your next of kin details. This information will be used in the event of an emergency and may be used to request consent for any trips you may go on as part of your college course.

  Will I have my photo taken?

  We are required to take your photograph for your Student ID card when you enrol. This will be taken during the enrolment process.

  When will I get my ID badge and lanyard?

  You’ll receive your Student ID badge and lanyard at enrolment once you have completed all the required steps at our enrolment event.

  Please read our Enrolment Checklist for further information on the required documents to complete your fee assessment and enrolment.

• Can I bring someone with me to enrolment (e.g. parent, guardian, friend?

  The College has strict limits on capacity in the building. Please do not bring children or other family members with you, unless you are 16-18-year-old and bringing a parent/carer with you, or an adult who needs support to complete your enrolment. If you need to bring children, we would ask you to bring another adult with you so they can wait with them in an alternative area whilst you complete your enrolment.

• What will happen if I miss the enrolment period or my allocated time?

  You will be able to book an enrolment slot on our Enrolment Bookings page. Alternatively, you can drop in and register at the Enrolment Welcome Desk.

• I haven't received my invitation to enrol, what do I do?

  If you have applied, you will receive an enrolment invitation confirming the date and time of your enrolment session via email or post. If you haven’t received your invitation by the end of July 2025, please get in touch with our Admissions and Customer Service team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.

• Will I be able to speak with a tutor about my course?

  Our Curriculum team for your chosen course will be available to speak with you during your enrolment session.

• I haven't applied, what do I do?

  You can apply for a course using our Online Application or browse our courses using our Course Explorer. Once you have found the course you would like to apply for, click on the Apply Now button. For more information and support to apply please see our application guidance.

• What if I am unsure about my course choice?

  Our Curriculum team and Guidance & Progression team will also be available to give you support and advice.

• When will I get my timetable?

  You will be given your start date along with your course timetable at your enrolment session.

• Can I talk to someone about support during enrolment?

  Our Additional Learning Support team will be available to speak with you during your enrolment session. If you need help accessing support or guidance completing your enrolment, please let us know when you arrive.

• What financial support is available?

  For information on financial support available, please visit our Fees & Finance page.

• Is there parking on campus?

  There is no parking available on Campus, however, you can park in the surrounding streets - please note that charges may be payable. If you are using Public Transport, please check the TFL website to ensure you follow their guidance whilst travelling to and from the College.

All courses are subject to availability, eligibility and accessibility needs. You will not be guaranteed a place on a course until you have fully enrolled and received your Learning Agreement.

NCG and all its constituent colleges are committed to ensuring that our students, our staff and all of our stakeholders’ study and work in environments that embed the principles and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate racism or discrimination in any form.

Recent world events highlight the need to look even more closely at what we do and how we do it, and make sure we know we are doing everything we can and should do to tackle racism and all other forms of discrimination and prejudice.

NCG is dedicated to our mission in pursuit of social mobility, in an inclusive and diverse learning community, and we know that great organisations really listen to stakeholders without defensiveness, or being distracted, or making excuses.

We have committed to revisit and review our work over the next few months to ensure we are in the leading class of practice in creating a diverse and inclusive environment. This work will begin in earnest in June and will accelerate over the summer, culminating in a revised and refreshed comprehensive EDI strategy and action plan, so that we know we can demonstrate continuous learning and lead the sector on EDI through external accreditation.

We will enhance our existing EDI Strategy through new work with EWG, an established specialist diversity and inclusion consultancy and training company, to:

• Carry out a forensic review and analysis of all policies, processes and practices through an equality, diversity and inclusion lens. This will include all the work of our People and Development colleagues, and will also give an assessment of management and leadership programmes, and all learning and development offers.
• Perform additional qualitative research with staff and students about their current experience of EDI at NCG. We will talk to a representative range of staff and student groups by role, characteristics, length of tenure and so on.
• Revisit our performance indicators on EDI to ensure we can measure our progress effectively.
• Commit to achieving/work towards achieving EWG’s Diversity Development Standard at the highest level as soon as possible.
• Build the capacity of all of our staff to understand how unconscious bias works and ensure they have the skills to eliminate discrimination and prejudice through a blended learning and development programme. The learning from that will then be translated into our entire curriculum offer for students.

Please help us to be the organisation that you are proud of and want to work with by being involved in the forthcoming work to make sure we do things better.

Build your future workforce with Southwark College

As one of London's top colleges, we work closely with employers in the local area to match them with the talent of tomorrow.

Southwark College hosts regular events with employers, including Business Breakfasts on The Cut. Come along to find out how you can be part of our advisory boards and support learners by:

• Accessing a diverse group of young people and adults to improve your workforce
• Offering work experience around your needs, from one day to ten weeks
• Supporting a young person to learn more about your industry

To find out more about opportunities for employers, please contact Claire Reed, Assistant Principal, or click on the boxes below.

Apprenticeships for Employers

Employability and Skills Courses

Work Experience and Placements

Development and Training for Employees

Sector-based Work Academies

More opportunities

We are always keen to draw on our partnerships with businesses to enrich the experience of our students through guest talks, visits to relevant organisations and workshops delivered by businesses. Many of these have been running successfully for a number of years and are a great way for businesses to engage with students, making a connection with their potential future workforce.

If you’d like to talk to us about arranging a talk, visit, tour or workshop, just get in touch by filling in our Enquiry form.

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