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Sandwell College offers course routes for school leavers, adults, apprentices and higher education students, covering A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, apprenticeships, adult courses, higher education and short courses. The right option depends mainly on your age, whether you want to study full-time or earn while you learn, and whether your goal is university, employment or retraining. The college is based in West Bromwich and describes itself as a Careers College, preparing students for university, apprenticeships and employment.
Course types at a glance
| Course type | Who it suits | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| 16–18 Courses | School leavers | Develop skills and qualifications for your future, with a range of study options |
| Apprenticeships | People who want to earn while they learn | Work-based training designed to develop real-world skills and qualifications |
| Adult Courses | Adults looking to upskill, retrain or change career | Flexible learning options at any stage of life |
| A Levels | Students aiming for university and top careers | Academic courses designed to prepare you for university |
| T Levels | Students wanting hands-on industry experience | Classroom learning combined with industry placements in high-demand sectors |
| BTEC | Students wanting vocational qualifications | Listed as a course type in the college's course search |
| Higher Education | Adults and school leavers seeking higher-level study | Listed as a course type in the college's course search |
| Short Course | People seeking shorter periods of study | Listed as a course type in the college's course search |
| Cradley Heath Adult Course | Adult learners | Listed as a course type in the college's course search |
How to choose between the main routes
If you are 16–18 and deciding on a study programme
The 16–18 route is built around developing skills and qualifications for your future. Within it, you can choose between academic and technical paths:
- A Levels — academic courses designed to prepare you for university and top careers.
- T Levels — combine classroom learning with industry placements to gain hands-on experience in high-demand sectors.
- BTEC — available as a course type through the college's course search.
If you want to earn while you learn
Apprenticeships are work-based training designed to develop real-world skills and qualifications. This route suits people who want to be in a workplace rather than studying full-time, and it leads towards employment rather than university as the primary destination.
If you are an adult learner
Adult Courses offer flexible learning options to help you upskill, retrain or pursue new career opportunities at any stage of life. The college also lists Higher Education and Short Courses as separate course types, so adults can choose between a full higher-level qualification and shorter study.
Searching for a specific course
The college's Find A Course search lets you filter by course type. The available filters are:
- Adult Course
- Apprenticeship
- BTEC
- Cradley Heath Adult Course
- Higher Education
- School Leaver Course
- Short Course
- T Level
To use it: enter a subject or keyword, select a course type if you already know which route you want, and review the search results. If you are unsure, leaving the course type open will show you everything available in your subject area.
Other ways to find out more
- Open Days — the college advertises October Open Days where you can find out about over 100 courses and talk to support staff.
- Prospectus — a prospectus download is available via the college's mailing list sign-up.
- Enrolment — school-leaver and adult enrolment are both open through the college's enrolment pages.
- Enquiries — you can contact the college team directly to explore your options and find the right course for your goals.
New campuses
Two new learning locations are part of The Sandwell Colleges:
- Cradley Heath Skills Campus — launched in early 2026, aimed at learners who want to develop skills, confidence and experience for high-demand industries.
- Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Learning Campus — opened in early 2026, offering adult learners and school leavers the opportunity to train in a real-world healthcare setting.
If your goal is a healthcare career, the hospital learning campus is worth checking before you apply elsewhere. If your interest is in high-demand industry skills, the Cradley Heath Skills Campus is the relevant entry point.