Enrolment 2024

There is no need to worry, we offer a range of courses and levels which will enable you to achieve your education and career goals. Academic staff at Stage 1 of your enrolment will work with you to find a suitable course depending on your grades and other factors.

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Your timetable will be given to you by the academic teams during induction week, between Monday 2 September and Friday 6 September.

We’ll have friendly staff around to help you get to where you need to be and lots of directional signage will be in operation throughout the college.

There will be a range of options for you which will depend on the course you have completed. This could be continuing your study with us at a more advanced level for example, progressing to a Level 2 qualification after completing a Level 1 programme, or it could mean progression to one of our Higher Education courses such as a HNC or a degree.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to our learners with a wide range of additional learning support needs, helping individuals to participate fully in college life. If you have disclosed special educational needs or a disability on your application, our friendly and supportive Additional Learning Support team will be in contact with you to discuss your needs.

If you are a young carer, known to social care, living independently, require counselling or need general pastoral support, the Safeguarding team and wider Student Services team have staff members who can work closely with you.

Yes, you can change your course choice before, during or after enrolment, as long as there are still spaces available on the alternative course. If you start on the course and decide it’s not for you, your tutor and our Careers team will be able to provide you with support and guidance. We also host a Swap Don’t Drop Fair that assists students in exploring alternative courses.

There may be an occasion when we may have to close a course or move it to a different location. This can be due to a number of reasons such as low interest or changes to funding. In the rare case this occurs, the following steps will be taken:

• We will let you know about the changes as soon as possible
• Where the course runs at more than one campus and there are still places available, we will offer a place at an alternative campus
• Provide you with Information, Advice and Guidance to discuss alternative options

For our performance courses you will be required to complete an audition. If you have not already completed this as part of your application, this will take place before the start of term and the date/time/location will be provided to you at your enrolment.

For our art and design courses you will be required to provide a portfolio to evidence your current level. Please bring some of your recent work with you to your enrolment. If you are unsure what to bring, the academic staff at Stage 1 of your enrolment will be able to provide further guidance.

You will be contacted with full details of the DBS process if this is required for the course you have applied to.

We support learners in finding suitable work placements and have a dedicated Work Experience team to guide them through the process.

We can’t guarantee you will. You may not be studying at the same level and even if you are, a lot of our courses have more than one group. Remember, you’re not the only one starting college, you’ll be making friends in no time.

The college day is very different to school. Days are slightly longer to better represent a day in the workplace, which helps you prepare for the world of work.

You may not attend college every day of the week, but will still study in line with the required guided learning hours. The days you are not in college are an ideal opportunity for independent study as well as securing work experience to support your studies or a part time job. Most courses have work experience requirements built in to the qualifications.

Courses are delivered by industry experts in their field combining theory with practical study. A lot of tutors have previously worked in their industry, and some still do, so they are able to bring first-hand experience to the course. Tutors also work closely with local businesses which is great for work experience.

Details will be provided to you at Stage 1 of your enrolment if a uniform is required for your course. We prepare you for the workplace and uniforms may be a part of your chosen career.

For up-to-date information on traveling to and from our campuses view our Travel webpage.

You may be required to purchase specialised equipment or uniforms depending on the course you are studying. For more information speak to your tutor during enrolment or contact the admissions team via email admissions@southessex.ac.uk

Every week during term time our Enrichment team run a programme of pursuits for our students to access which includes sports enrichment, careers events and activities that engage with local community organisations and groups.