Aberdeen Altens Campus
Hareness Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LE
About Aberdeen Altens Campus
Overview
Our Aberdeen Altens Campus houses many of the engineering, construction and automotive courses on offer.
The building has been designed and landscaped to provide lots of social areas, which are vital to the life of any modern educational campus, and the main building incorporates a wide variety of CO2-reducing measures.
Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Aberdeen Altens Campus facilities
Transport links
Aberdeen Altens Campus is perfectly situated at the beginning of a main arterial transport route to Stonehaven and the South.
College transport
The College runs a bus to our Altens Campus to and from Aberdeen City Centre (excluding holiday periods).
Campus map
Study at Aberdeen Altens Campus
All courses
Full-time courses
Part-time courses
Facilities
1
Fitness suite
2
Campus Cafés
9
Course workshops
Parking
Parking is available on site for staff and students but is limited, and operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. All students, if wishing to park, must display a parking hanger on their car when on site. These can be obtained from reception.
Information & Support
Our friendly staff at the Aberdeen Altens Campus are in place to welcome you to the building, help you find your way around and help with any questions or queries you might have.
Specialist Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Study Facilities
Our staff are dedicated to helping you make the most of your studying, so can assist with anything from IT queries and finding information, to how to access resources.
Sport & Fitness
Promoting the health, well-being and fitness of staff and students.
Where to Eat
Take a break at one of the places to relax, eat and drink at Aberdeen Altens Campus.
Contemplation Room
Our Contemplation Rooms offer staff and students a quiet space to relax, unwind and partake in self-care.
Student Stories
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
Lucy Wiseman
Art, Design & Photography
HND Textiles
“NESCol has helped me figure it out and get ready, without feeling too rushed to go to university.”
Lane Craigie
Art, Design & Photography
HNC Fashion Business
“This was the role I went to College for and I achieved it within one year of finishing my HNC! The course gave me a good foundation to build my career from.”
Victoria Grover
Care
HNC Social Services
“I would highly recommend NESCol to anyone thinking about returning to education. As a mature student, I have been supported in many ways and had a great college experience, even with the challenges I’ve faced.”
Chris Kelly
Engineering
OPITO NC Multi Discipline Engineering (Process)
“In my opinion, NESCol has one of the best reputations in the UK for providing engineering courses with second-to-none instructors.”
Nathan Batchu
Music, Sound Production & Drama
HND Acting & Performance
“The lecturers at NESCol are incredible and have a level of professionalism where they keep it friendly but prepare you for the real world of acting.”
Fraser Thomson
Music, Sound Production & Drama
HND Acting & Performance
“I couldn’t imagine a better college experience. The range of skills and types of acting you’re taught forces you out of your comfort zone and propels your confidence.”
Lucy Parfitt
Music, Sound Production & Drama
Performing Arts: Drama
“I’ve really enjoyed my course, it’s great to focus on drama rather than everything, like when you’re at school.”
Kamila Kolmetz
Care
Allied Health Professions (SWAP)
“NESCol is a great place to learn, especially if you have a gap in your education. The lecturers go above and beyond to help students achieve their qualifications and dreams.”
Zoe Frieslick
Social Sciences
HND Social Sciences
“NESCol gave me the knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the self-belief to continue my studies at university.”
Laurence Mclenan
Science
Applied Science (NC SCQF Level 5)
“One of my highlights so far has been getting the chance to become an Executive Officer with the Students’ Association.”