How can you succeed in your work experience placement?

placement seriously and worked hard throughout the week in order to get the most out of it. Let’s find out a little bit about how Monique got on. How did you prepare for the placement? At college I had tutorial lessons where I was taught how to write...

School pupils given insight into how AI is shaping the workplace of the future

Cookie and privacy

Website Privacy Statement & Cookies This page tells you how Northampton College collects personal information from visitors to our website, why we collect personal information and how we use it and how we keep it secure. We are committed to preserving...

Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

aspects of the vehicle systems they service, but also needs to have excellent telephone, customer handling (including how to handle difficult customers and deal with customer disappointment) and effective sales skills, as well as strong problem solving...

Girls do it better - how we won The Big Rig Low Carbon Challenge

hat and my hi-vis and joined the all-female Apprentice team as we competed against the STEM team to build a solar powered shower. As an all-girl team, I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t already written us out of the competition within the first hour. We...

How to apply

We're delighted you're thinking about joining us. Here’s how you can become a Northampton College student: Applying for a full-time course starting in September 2026 If you know which full-time study programme you would like to study, you can apply...

Lockdown blog week 7 - How to reduce eye strain while you are learning from home

Teams calls are racking up, with screentime on digital devices going through the roof. What is that doing to our vision and how can we reduce the potential for eye strain? More time in front of screens, whether for college or for fun and connection, can...

Cost, fees and finance

distance calculated using Google Maps) Your household income needs to be less than £26,000 per year to be eligible, however if there are more than three children in the household or exceptional circumstances, household incomes of up to £30,000 will be...

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Early Years Educator

During this apprenticeship you will be required to cover the following core skills, knowledge and behaviours: Knowledge: How children learn and the expected pattern of babies and children's development from birth to 5 years and their further development...

Proposed merger between Northampton College and Moulton College

How a diverse team can really benefit the working environment

equality in the UK has come a long way since Emily Davison ran into the path of the King's horse in the 1913 Epsom Derby; however, we've still got a long way to go. At Northampton College, we have been working hard to encourage more women and more...

How I found my own path

it was the right way to go and felt like a ‘default’ choice as many of my friends around me also wanted to go to sixth form. However, around the time of my GCSEs, I changed my mind and started to consider the different ways to study and what that could...

How to Write a UCAS Personal Statement

Maths Functional Skills

2 is a very common entry requirement for many jobs. You will study topics such as: whole numbers, learning place value and how to confidently add, subtract, divide and multiply fractions, learning easy-to-remember way to break down ratios and solve...

HNC General Engineering

Principles: This unit includes core concepts like forces, motion, materials, and thermodynamics?essential for understanding how things work in mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering. Maths for Engineers: Engineering involves a lot of...

Level 3 Digital and Cyber Technologies

This 2 year course is perfect for anyone keen to dive into the world of data and tech. If you?re curious about how apps, websites, and companies use data to make smart decisions, this course is for you! You?ll learn how to gather, organise, and analyse...

10 Time Management Tips to Keep You Running Like Clockwork

By Ben Fielding, on behalf of Amberjack on 16 October 2019 We each have 24 hours in a day, but how you spend those hours is completely up to you. Outside of work, college and other unavoidable commitments, you’re free to spend your time as you wish....

Level 3 T Level in Design and Development (Mechanical Engineering)

offering a deep dive into mechanical design, CAD, materials analysis, and systems integration. Students will explore how mechanical engineering drives innovation across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing....

Level 2 Social Media & Esports

Want to know how to make content for your followers but stuck on how to make your content look professional? Interested in Gaming and looking to get in to the Esports industry? Then this course is for you. Social media is a hugely expanding business...

HNC/HND Photography

Photography is one of the most powerful visual languages of our time, shaping how we communicate ideas, tell stories, and engage with the world around us. The HNC Photography course is designed for ambitious, creative individuals who want to develop...