Colchester Institute is a large provider of further and

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based in the city of

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. Colchester Institute provides full-time and part-time courses for a wide variety of learners including 16 to 19 year olds, apprentices, adults, businesses and employers. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Higher Education courses are delivered through University Centre Colchester and validated by the University of East Anglia, University of Huddersfield and

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History

Colchester Institute has its roots in the North East Essex Technical College. It widened to include degree level programmes in Music (through accreditation by the

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), Hospitality & Catering and Art. In 1992 it joined with a number of colleges and "Anglia Higher Education College" to enable the latter to acquire university status as

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(now

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). The other colleges in the Higher Education aspects of the "consortium" included City College Norwich, and the Norwich School of Art and Design. The "consortium" was dissolved in 2006 under a ratification programme proposed by the Higher Education Funding Council (England), and from that time Colchester Institute Higher Education awards were accredited by the

. The institute's buildings were completely refurbished in 2000 with internal demolition, structural repairs and reconfiguration of the existing 1950s buildings, providing 4,000m2 of new internal floor space for workshops, laboratories, classrooms and a library in which to study. In 2003, a new Construction Craft Centre opened, to provide specialist facilities for Plumbing and Electrical Installations. On 1 January 2010, Colchester Institute took over

Braintree College Braintree Campus, formerly known as Braintree College, is a further education college based in Braintree, Essex. It is a constituent college of Colchester Institute. The college was originally an independently controlled institution, but merged ...

rebranding this as The College At Braintree and subsequently Braintree Campus. The £10m STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Centre and South Wing building opened in 2016 at the Sheepen Road Campus. The advanced equipment and facilities incorporates a HAAS CNC machining centre, simulation rigs, commercial 3D printers, auto-CAD, and specialist science equipment. Another flagship facility at the Colchester site is the £5m Centre for Health and Social Care Professions. Launched in 2020 with the addition of another storey to the South Wing building, this new floor incorporates cutting edge immersive technology for creating simulated learning environments. Facilities opened in 2022 include the Early Years Centre and commercial hair and beauty salons.

Campus information

Colchester, Sheepen Road Campus The Colchester Campus is situated just outside Colchester's old Roman walls; the city centre and the railway station are within walking distance. University Centre Colchester, Sheepen Road Campus Located on Colchester Institute's Sheepen Road Campus, University Centre Colchester offers a wide-range of full-time and part-time honours degrees, together with HNC/Ds, Higher apprenticeships and postgraduate qualifications. Braintree Campus, Church Lane, Braintree Colchester Institute's newest campus (following the merger with Braintree College) offers students a range of vocational qualifications to meet the needs of employers in the Braintree and surrounding areas. The Energy Skills Centre, Harwich Supported by the Skills Funding Agency, Essex County Council and Tendring District Council the Centre first opened in 2013 following a £500,000 investment underlining the College's commitment to supporting skills requirements within the energy sector. Adult Skills Centre at Colchester Located on the Colchester Institute Sheepen Road Campus, this centre offers courses specialising in English, IT and maths. The Adult Skills Centre is an information point to members of the public seeking general information and advice on courses, careers and other academic issues. Adult Skills Centres at Braintree, Clacton, Dovercourt and Witham The online courses offered in maths, English and IT are designed to meet the needs of the individual. Members of the public can also receive general information and advice on careers, courses and other academic issues.

Departments

Colchester Institute has many faculties covering a variety of subject areas including: * Business, Accounting and Administration * Computing and IT * Construction * Education Studies and Teacher Training * Engineering and Automotive industries including Welding and Fabrication * Fine Art, Design, Fashion, Photography and Graphics * Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy * Healthcare including Counselling, Dental Nursing, Science and Forensic Investigation. * Hospitality and Food Studies * Interactive Media, Games Design and Digital Film Production * Management * Music and Performing Arts * Sport and Public Services Colchester Institute has around 8,000 students and runs approximately 120 full-time courses.

Alumni

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- actor * Patricia Allison - actress *

Roger Eno Roger Eugene Eno (born in Woodbridge, England, in 1959) is an English ambient music composer. He is the brother of Brian Eno. Early life and education Roger Eno began euphonium lessons when he was 12 years old, and entered Colchester Institute ...

- Musician *

Jon Hare Jon "Jops" Hare (born 20 January 1966, Ilford, Essex, England) is an English computer game designer, video game artist, musician and one of many founder members of the early UK games industry as co-founder and director, along with Chris Yates, ...

- Games Designer & Musician * Bob Russell - Former MP for Colchester *

Jordan Cardy Jordan Cardy (born 21 February 1996), known by his stage name Rat Boy, is an English musician from Chelmsford, Essex. Early life Cardy was born in Chelmsford, England on 21 February 1996. He studied at Chelmer Valley High School in Chelmsford an ...

- Musician * Adam Mansfield - Cricketer * Colin Baldy - Musician, Opera Singer, Choral Director * Sade - Singer *

Sam Ryder Sam Ryder Robinson (born 25 June 1989) is a British singer, songwriter, producer, composer and social media personality. He rose to prominence in 2020, after posting music covers on TikTok, during the first UK lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

- Musician

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