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Shaping our city’s future by unlocking the potential of its learners.

We offer hundreds of courses at our four campuses across the city: Arundel, Highbury, North Harbour and Sixth Form. You can choose from A Levels, T Levels, vocational diplomas, apprenticeships or higher education qualifications. Apply now for our 2024/25 courses and find your brilliance!

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Here at City of Portsmouth College, we have hundreds of courses to choose from, suited to all ages and stages. We offer School Leaver, Adult Learner, part-time and Leisure courses, so you’ll be able to find something that suits you! Browse through our selection of courses below, or better yet come along to one of our Open Events to check out the College and experience our subjects in action.

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Learning opportunities for everyone. Further your skills, explore new hobbies or take a new career direction. Community courses

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Join our dedicated Sixth Form campus and choose from a wide variety of vocational and academic courses to create your perfect timetable. Our Sixth Form

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Whether you need advice with travel, finances or even health and wellbeing, we have the resources on hand to help. Student support

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Group shot of the award winners at the Sixth Form Campus.

NEWS 20-12-2024

Class of 24 celebrated at glittering Sixth Form event

Many of our brilliant students were celebrated at a glittering Sixth Form Awards Evening last night. More than 70 awards went out to former students for exceptional performances during their recent courses. Special Principal’s Awards for Emerging Leadership went to Ellen Milner, Courtney Clarvis and Lorena Constantin.

Luca and Cameron, seen with King's Trust Team Leader Amy Walledge.

NEWS 20-12-2024

Rising star recognition for King’s Trust champs

We’re keeping everything crossed for our King’s Trust superstars Luca and Cameron. The pair joined around 80 other guests at the John Hansard Gallery in Southampton after being nominated as Rising Stars. They are now eagerly waiting to hear whether they’ve got through to the 2025 National Awards, with the chance to meet King Charles and a whole host of celebrities.

The Dingley's Promise Mark of Achievement certificate.

NEWS 20-12-2024

Sweet success for our Honeypot Nursery team

COPC’s Honeypot Nursery has achieved the Dingley’s Promise Mark of Achievement, reflecting the team’s passion and commitment to inclusive practice in the early years. “All 14 of us completed five online courses to demonstrate our knowledge of working with children with additional needs,” said Nursery Manager Cathy Roberts.

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Katy Quinn, principal at City of Portsmouth College in the studio at Express FM

Katy's voice

Principal Katy Quinn popped into Express FM to talk about all things COPC. She was a guest on Dave Joyce's drive time show, where she chatted about our range of courses and our fantastic lecturers.

With exam season drawing to a close, her latest blog talks about next steps, and why venturing into further education is not as complicated at it may seem.

Listen to the podcast here Katy's blog – next steps