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Oldham College was established in 1893 after a donation from the Platt family, a famous textile machinery manufacturers. This led to the institution of the school of art and science in the town centre.
Today, the college offers an extensive range of courses and Apprenticeships all designed to prepare students for the world of work.
We offer a variety of subjects in the areas of digital and creative, performing arts and media, financial and professional services, sport, travel and public services, construction and the built environment, caring professions plus hair and beauty.
Located right in the centre of Oldham it is accessible by bus and tram making this a prime location to study.
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College Leaders Join Forces to Demand the Implementation of the Augar Review
In a move coordinated by Oldham College, the leaders of 203 general further education colleges in England have joined forces to lobby the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Education to support and fund radical changes to post -18 education and funding. Published a month ago, Philip Augar’s review of the higher and further education systems called […]
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Oldham College to deliver T Level specialisms
Oldham College has been approved as a specialist T Level provider by the Department of Education. T Levels are being introduced as an alternative to A Levels as part of the Government’s Skills Plan. The Plan is encouraging more young people to consider technical and professional pathways at 16 so that they can progress onto […]
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Oldham’s higher education receives a silver award
University Campus Oldham, Oldham College’s higher education provision has been awarded a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) by the Office for Students (OfS). This places degrees at UCO on par with some of the best universities and higher education providers in the country. The TEF is a system that […]
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College Leaders Join Forces to Demand the Implementation of the Augar Review
In a move coordinated by Oldham College, the leaders of 203 general further education colleges in England have joined forces to lobby the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Education to support and fund radical changes to post -18 education and funding. Published a month ago, Philip Augar’s review of the higher and further education systems called […]
Read MoreOldham College to deliver T Level specialisms
Oldham College has been approved as a specialist T Level provider by the Department of Education. T Levels are being introduced as an alternative to A Levels as part of the Government’s Skills Plan. The Plan is encouraging more young people to consider technical and professional pathways at 16 so that they can progress onto […]
Read MoreOldham’s higher education receives a silver award
University Campus Oldham, Oldham College’s higher education provision has been awarded a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) by the Office for Students (OfS). This places degrees at UCO on par with some of the best universities and higher education providers in the country. The TEF is a system that […]
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