Subject Areas

Strode College houses courses from across disciplines, offering an unprecedented choice for learners, no matter your interests. Now a part of UCS College Group, if you can’t quite find the right course for you, you’re bound to find the answer at the other colleges in our family.

Exceptional results, year after year

Strode College is celebrating another year of exceptional results across A Levels, T Levels, and professional and technical qualifications, reflecting the hard work, determination, and ambition of its students.

The majority of Strode students applying to university secure their first-choice place, with many heading to prestigious Russell Group institutions.

Find out what your journey will look like with us by exploring our subjects below – no matter what you choose, success awaits.

Types of study

School Leavers (16-19)

Start your future with A Levels, T Levels, Technical & Professional qualifications or Apprenticeships. Get ready for university or a career with hands-on learning and expert guidance.

Our subject areas

A Levels

Whether you’re aiming for university, a high-level apprenticeship, or simply want to keep your options open, picking the right A Levels is a crucial step toward achieving your goals.

At Strode College, our wide-ranging A Level offer allows you to follow your passions, play to your strengths, and even try something completely new. From the sciences and humanities to the creative arts and social sciences, you’ll find a subject mix that suits your interests and future ambitions.

Thinking about a career in medicine or veterinary science? You’ll find the perfect combination of Biology, Chemistry, and Maths. Fascinated by human behaviour? Psychology and Sociology could be for you. With so many options to choose from, you can create a personalised academic journey that reflects who you are and where you want to go.

A Levels
Access to Higher Education

Our Access to HE programmes are nationally recognised qualifications that can lead directly to university or higher education.

Access to HE
Administration & Office Skills
Administration & Office Skills
Agriculture
Agriculture
Animal Management
Animal Management
Arboriculture
Arboriculture
Art, Design & Fashion

From fine art and graphic design to fashion textiles and animation, you’ll have the chance to explore your artistic interests and build a strong foundation for a creative future.

Art, Design & Fashion
Automotive
Automotive
Barbering
Barbering
Beauty

Whether you’re interested in skincaremassage, or cosmetic treatments, our programmes offer the technical skills and real-world experience to build a successful and rewarding career in the beauty industry.

Beauty
Brickwork
Brickwork
Business Management
Business Management
Carpentry
Carpentry
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computing & Digital

Whether you’re passionate about writing codesecuring digital infrastructure, or exploring the possibilities of emerging technologies, our  courses provide the perfect foundation to launch an exciting career in this dynamic field.

Computing & Digital
Counselling & Personal Development
Counselling & Personal Development
Countryside Management
Countryside Management
Dog Grooming
Dog Grooming
Education & Early Years
Education & Early Years
Electrical
Electrical
Engineering
Engineering
Equine Studies
Equine Studies
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Foundation & Supported Learning
Foundation Learning
GCSEs
GCSEs
Hairdressing
Hairdressing
Health & Social Care

A qualification in this field offers unparalleled job security, career variety, and genuine purpose. The Health and Social Care sector is the UK’s largest employer, and its need for qualified staff is critical and growing.

Health & Social Care
Horticulture
Horticulture
Hospitality & Catering
Hospitality & Catering
Media, Broadcast & Production

If you’re keen to tell stories, work behind the camera, or create digital art, our Media, Broadcast & Production courses are built for you.

You’ll train in bespoke facilities as well as the stunning Strode Theatre.

Media, Broadcast & Production
Media Makeup
Media Make-up
Music
Music
Nuclear
Nuclear
Performing Arts

Our courses are designed to prepare you for the competitive world of performance arts, with expert training and industry insights.

The course is run as a theatre company, providing you with hands-on opportunities to develop a wide range of performance skills and experience of industry working conditions.

Musical Theatre
Painting & Decorating
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing
Plumbing
Sport, Coaching & Exercise Health

At Strode College, we are renowned for our excellent sport provision, especially in football. All of our students benefit from access to elite-level facilities, experienced lecturers, and performance opportunities.

Sports, Coaching & Exercise Health
Teaching & Training
Teaching & Training
Uniformed Protective Services
Uniformed Protective Services

Join our Open Event

Come and see what makes Strode College unique. Meet tutors, explore our college, and find the right path for you.

📆 Tuesday 20 January 2026
🕕 6pm – 8pm
📍 Strode College

“I chose to study at Strode College because it has subjects that I am very interested in and I enjoy developing my knowledge and skills. I want to continue on to study medicine at university.”

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