Build Skills.
Build Careers.
150+ Diploma pathways across 12 subject areas — one year of hands-on study, one year of paid industry placement, and a route to the UK Graduate visa.
2,400+
International students
150+
Diploma & certificate pathways
600+
Placement partner employers
92%
Graduate visa progression rate
Built for international students who want a real career, not just a certificate
Every pathway pairs a full academic year with a paid placement year, so you graduate with a UK qualification and genuine UK work experience on your CV.
Paid placement year
Year two is a supervised, salaried placement with an approved employer in your field.
Graduate visa route
Our programmes are designed to support progression onto the UK Graduate immigration route.
Dedicated international support
Airport pickup, visa guidance and pastoral care from application to graduation.
150+ industry pathways
From bricklaying to biomedical science — taught by instructors with real industry careers.
Find Your Industry
Explore our diverse range of subject areas designed to meet the needs of today's dynamic workforce.
Construction
Hands-on construction courses including bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, and site management.
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Engineering
Develop technical skills in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines.
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Health and Social Care
Prepare for careers in healthcare, social work, and community support services.
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Business and Management
Gain practical business skills in management, administration, and entrepreneurship.
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IT and Digital
Learn in-demand digital skills including software development, networking, and cybersecurity.
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Hospitality and Travel
Prepare for careers in hospitality, tourism, travel operations, and customer experience.
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Beauty and Wellness
Develop skills in beauty therapy, hairdressing, and salon management.
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Automotive
Train in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and automotive engineering.
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Creative Arts and Media
Explore creative careers in media production, design, and performing arts.
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Education and Childcare
Prepare for careers in teaching support, childcare, and early years education.
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Sport and Fitness
Develop coaching, personal training, and sports science skills for fitness careers.
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Science
Explore biology, chemistry, and applied science for lab and research careers.
Explore coursesA sample of our Diploma pathways
Bricklaying
This two-year Bricklaying program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in construction. The first year focuses on intensive theoretical knowledge and practical workshops, while the second year provides professional experience through an industrial placement.
View courseSoftware Development
This two-year Software Development program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in it. The first year focuses on intensive theoretical knowledge and practical workshops, while the second year provides professional experience through an industrial placement.
View courseHealth & Social Care
This two-year Health & Social Care program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in health-social-care. The first year focuses on intensive theoretical knowledge and practical workshops, while the second year provides professional experience through an industrial placement.
View courseProfessional Chef
This two-year Professional Chef program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in hospitality. The first year focuses on intensive theoretical knowledge and practical workshops, while the second year provides professional experience through an industrial placement.
View courseBusiness Administration
This two-year Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in business. The first year focuses on intensive theoretical knowledge and practical workshops, while the second year provides professional experience through an industrial placement.
View courseHairdressing
This two-year Hairdressing program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in beauty. The first year focuses on intensive theoretical knowledge and practical workshops, while the second year provides professional experience through an industrial placement.
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Choose your course
Browse 150+ Diploma pathways across 12 industries and pick your intake term.
Apply online
Create your applicant account, verify by email, and submit personal details plus passport and academic documents.
Receive your offer
Our admissions team reviews your application and issues a conditional or unconditional offer.
Study, then get paid to work
Complete year one on campus in Glasgow, then move into a supervised, paid industry placement in year two.
Hear from our graduates
"The placement year turned my diploma into real UK work experience. I moved straight onto the Graduate visa afterwards."
Amara O.
Health & Social Care, Nigeria
"Small class sizes and instructors who actually worked in the trade. I felt job-ready, not just qualified."
Rohit K.
Electrical Installation, India
"The international team helped with everything from my CAS letter to picking up my keys on arrival day."
Mei L.
Business Administration, China
Common questions from international applicants
Start your journey
Your placement-year career starts with one application
It takes about 15 minutes to create your account and start your application — save your progress and finish whenever you're ready.