A proposal for a new University Technical College (UTC), based in Newton Abbot, focusing on the Engineering, Water and Environmental sectors is out for public consultation during October.
University Technical Colleges are a new concept in education. UTCs will be equipped to the highest standards to provide top quality, technically-orientated courses. Starting at the age of 14, students will study technical subjects alongside the core GCSE subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and IT, integrating academic requirements with practical learning. The South Devon UTC will have places...
Students from Exeter and all over Devon got the chance to see for themselves the city college's brand new Technology Centre when it opened its doors last week. While the students have hopefully been enjoying a well earned break from studies over the summer, the college has been busy preparing for the new term.
The new £8.5million Technology Centre, built to provide world class Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive facilities at the edge of Exeter, is the latest new build in the college's property strategy and the iconic building at Monkerton is already making an impression on...