Clearing Week, running from 5-9 August, provides an opportunity to secure a place on one of our full-time courses which start at the end of August.
Clearing Week, running from 5-9 August, provides an opportunity to finalise your plans and secure a spot on a range of courses that start at the end of August.
From 10am to 3:30pm, 5-9 August
Student Advice Centre at Aberdeen City:
Altens applicants please visit City Campus
Student Advice Centre at Fraserburgh Campus:
Also available during Clearing Week, 5-9 August:
Throughout the week advisors are also available via the LiveChat function on our website. When this is available, you’ll see a purple LiveChat icon at the bottom of the screen.
Applications for full-time courses starting in August remain open and there are many with places still available across our curriculum. Our team is on hand to guide you through the process.
Applying for a course at NESCol is easy – fill out our online application form* on the page of the course you are interested in.
Find out more about the application process
*Paper applications are also available but may take longer to process.
Call our dedicated phone hotline on 01224 612301 from 10am to 3:30pm during Clearing Week to speak to our team, who can answer general queries and guide you through the application process.
Alternatively, our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
“Since joining SMA, I haven’t looked back! I’ve never doubted my decision to become a seafarer, as the opportunity for career growth has kept me motivated.”
“Being able to learn the theory and then apply it in a practical setting is really beneficial. I developed many skills from studying the Foundation Apprenticeship, communication, teamwork, and collaborative working, to name just a few.”
“The knowledge and practical skills I learned at NESCol have come into play with this role. I meet so many people from all over the world and take great satisfaction in recommending restaurants, activities, and experiences that will make their visit to Scotland an unforgettable one. “
“I have enjoyed every aspect of it: the practical, learning new techniques and knowledge, gaining great relationships with the College staff and other students. I wish I made this change sooner!”
“The lecturers’ different seafaring backgrounds and teaching styles have helped me understand the subjects better.”
“Studying at NESCol played an important part in shaping my career path. The course gave me a solid understanding of key topics such as customer service, air travel tour operations and marketing principles.”
“I like the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and my parents and lecturers have all commented on how I’ve grown in confidence. I’ve made new friends and look forward to coming to College each day.“
“I’m a practical person and after doing the construction course while I was still at school, I knew I wanted to get started in the industry. I’m enjoying learning and the lecturers are great, they’re helpful, friendly, and really encourage me. “
“I’ve had such a positive experience with the College and can’t recommend the workplace learning route highly enough. I think it’s important to recognise that there are various routes to achieving qualifications and this was the right path for me.”
“I loved attending NESCol, it’s a welcoming and supportive environment.”