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  • Join one of our top Sports Academies

    Join one of our top Sports Academies

    Whether you are a keen basketball player, footballer or rugby star, you can study with an award-winning College and follow your passion for sport too.

    We are recruiting students aged 16 – 18 for our September 2013 intake now.

    Click here to sign up.

     

  • Calling all future entrepreneurs

    Calling all future entrepreneurs

    As one of only 20 Gazelle colleges we are committed to helping you develop your entrepreneural skills and business acumen alongside your qualification.

    Click for a message from Ali Golds, Director of Entrepreneurship.

    Click here for more info about studying with a Gazelle College.

  • 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

    24+ Advanced Learning Loan

    If you are starting a course on or after 1 August 2013, you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loans to cover the cost of tuition fees for study at Level 3 or above, including Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships.

    Click here for more information about the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.

  • NEW Green technology course for electricians

    NEW Green technology course for electricians

    Take a look at our top two day course which can teach experienced electricians how to install charge points for electric cars.

    This is a great chance to enhance your skills for the future.

    Click here to find out more.

  • Renewable Energy Skills

    Renewable Energy Skills

    Join this 10 day course and gain valuable renewable technology skills including installing Solar Photovoltaics (PV).

    You will also be PASMA trained - for working at height.

    This is a 2 week rolling programme so there is bound to be a start date to suit you.

    For more information please click here or call 0800 002 9805

     

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  • Try out for our Rugby Academy: Wed 22 May
    Try out for our Rugby Academy: Wed 22 May

    22 May 2013

    Try out for our Rugby Academy for your opportunity to study at an awarding-winning College whilst training with former professional rugby players.

  • BDC Talent Show: Shine Bright like a Diamond
    BDC Talent Show: Shine Bright like a Diamond

    24 May 2013

    The Barking & Dagenham College Student Union in conjunction with Show Me What You Got proudly presents: BDC Talent Show: Shine Bright like a Diamond. Hosted by Conrad Kira and ShayD....

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Success stories

  • Christopher Adams
    Christopher Adams

    Christopher Adams, is currently working hard to achieve his Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing at the Technical Skills Academy in aim to start his award-winning one of a kind mobile hairdressing...

  • Sahil Saini
    Sahil Saini

    Sahil Saini travelled almost 4,000 miles to study Business at Barking & Dagenham College. 21- year-old Sahil left Punjab over 2 years ago and is now studying for a HND in Business...

  • Idris Elba
    Idris Elba

    Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elba is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions, including 'The Wire'. One of his first acting...

  • Aaron Kumar
    Aaron Kumar

    3D design student Aaron Kumar has clinched a coveted £3,000 a year scholarship to Brunel University at Uxbridge to study for a degree in industrial design and technology.

  • Vicson Lopez
    Vicson Lopez

    Former student and Graphic Designer Vicson Lopez, who now works for the Entrepreneur Academy at the College, saw his design unveiled on one of London 2012's Games Time Training Venues...

  • Ricky Norwood
    Ricky Norwood

    This EastEnders and E20 actor was named as Best Newcomer in the National TV Awards January 2011. Ricky acted in theatre roles and presented on MTV before joining the cast of EastEnders,...

  • Vicki-Louise Flowers
    Vicki-Louise Flowers

    Vicki-Louise launches her new candle business, "With Love." Whilst studying at Barking & Dagenham College, Vicki embarked on a project called 'opposites,' which got her thinking...

  • Courtney Walker
    Courtney Walker

    Courtney Walker (19) has secured a Bond Street role with Nails Inc, the UK's most successful luxury nail bar chain for 3 days a week, whilst still juggling her studies for a Diploma...

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Student Businesses

  • The Salon
    The Salon

    Our elegant & stylish beauty salon which offers the highest quality treatments and services at a price that's easy on your pocket.

  • Headjogs Hair Academy
    Headjogs Hair Academy

    We believe that every day should be a great hair day, so whether you want a fresh new look or a cutting-edge hairdressing career, Headjogs should be your first choice.

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