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There’s nothing better than the sense of achievement you get from creating your own designs – apart from the thrill of seeing other people appreciate them too. Art is the ultimate way of expressing yourself, and making it your career means you’ll get to do what you love, every day.

Have you got what it takes to make it in the business world? Whether you want to specialise in accountancy, marketing or human resources, or have your sights set on rising to the top as a CEO, our experienced tutors and strong business partnerships will set you on the right track to succeed.

A professional kitchen is one of the most creative, exhilarating and demanding environments around – and if you were born to cook there’s nowhere you’d rather be. Train as a chef and your next step could be a 5-star hotel or Michelin starred restaurant.

With the building trade booming across the capital, highly skilled construction workers are in high demand. If you enjoy physical as well as mental work and like to see your achievements come to life, studying on one of our specialist courses will lead you to a fantastic career with great earning potential.

For some people, the stage is quite simply the best place in the world. If you love the limelight and are happiest when you’re expressing yourself through acting, study with us and you could follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are now making their names on TV and in the West End.

No matter what you dream job, you’ll need decent English and maths skills to get your foot on the career ladder. If you left school without the qualifications you need, our courses will help you gain these vital skills – and even have fun while you do!

No two days are ever the same when you work with children, and it’s down to you to keep them safe, happy, occupied and eager to learn. If that thought inspires rather than terrifies you, one of our Early Years courses could open the door to a job that’s both challenging and satisfying.

So your Instagram feed is full of the latest beauty treatment finds, and your friends beg you to do their make-up before a night out. Have you ever thought of making beauty your career? Our beauty courses can lead to a career as a spa therapist, hairdresser or even beauty salon owner.

There are few careers where you get to make a real difference to people’s lives, but health and social care is one of them. If you’re drawn to helping people – especially those who are vulnerable or socially excluded – taking one of our government-recognised courses will open the door to a very rewarding career.

Think of an industry…and now imagine it without IT and computing. Digital skills are the backbone of our modern world and people with these skills are urgently needed by businesses across the capital. By studying IT and computing, you can not only find a job, you can become part of the future.

Filmmaker, animator, graphic designer…working in the media sector means using your creative skills to entertain, educate and inform. On our media courses you’ll learn the latest techniques, get your hands on state-of-the-art equipment, and build that all-important showreel or portfolio.

You see exercise as fun and sitting still as hard work. You might dream of scaling the heights of professional football, or you may see your role as helping others achieve their fitness goals through personal training. Either way, one of our sports courses will give you the jumpstart you need.

Our mission is to help every student achieve their potential, whatever barriers are in the way, and our Supported Learning courses are specially designed to help you do just that. You’ll become part of a small, friendly group of students and learn at your own pace.