Barnet and Southgate College

Barnet and Southgate College

With over 14,000 students and 20 subject areas spanning across 3 main campuses, Barnet and Southgate College is considered one of the largest colleges in North London. It is also a distinguished member of the oraninsation Collab Group who represents 27 of the largest, most influential and successful colleges in England. The vibrant community, along with the diverse environment offers students the chance to meet a variety of people as well as other opportunities as they prepare for the workplace or university. Since Barnet and Southgate is a larger college, students get access to the state-of the-art campuses and bigger and better facilities that are recogised across the UK.

Unique Curriculum

Barnet and Southgate College is well known for its wide range of courses and the high quality of its teaching. With 1,500 courses offered, most of them are connected to a specific academic route or career with the purpose of helping every student reach their goals. The college is always staying up-to-date with the job market so that the curriculum is aligned with the current needs of employers. Barnet and Southgate offer full and part time courses in:

• A Levels
• Foundation degrees
• Professional qualifications
• Vocational studies
• Work skills training for people with learning difficulties and disabilities

Employment Opportunities

With the combination of high-level teaching and the opportunity to do independent work, students are empowered to work hard and achieve their professional aspirations. At the core of Barnet and Southgate College is their ability to promote employability and enterprise. Through the College's relevant partnerships, such as REED NCFE, and work with organizations it is able to offer students access to local jobs and provide the necessary training for these positions. 

Barnet and Southgate College want to see its students succeed. In order to make this happen it provides a wide range of support services such as: 

• Mentors
• Counselors
• Work-experience co-ordinators
• Career advisors

All of the services offered by the college are focused on employers needs and the employment prospects of students. At Barnet and Southgate College, students are given a competitive edge when searching for a job, attaining a place at their University, or having the inspiration to re-train for a new career.