Hugh Baird College

“The best thing about College has to be the staff, they are just brilliant and help you so much.”

“Coming to study the Floral Design course at Hugh Baird College was the best decision I’ve ever made. Not only did it give me floristry skills and a career, but I also made loads of new friends and I feel that thanks to College, I am now a much more confident and outgoing person.”

“Thanks to the course I studied at Hugh Baird College, I now have a trade and a career that I absolutely love that could take me anywhere in the world!”

“By studying the Art and Design - BTEC Extended Diploma - Level 3 course, it grew my skills creatively but also gave me essential skills such as; team work, communication and organisation. I have become so much more confident in my skills as an artist and have even started showing my work to people, something I thought would never happen. My aim is to one day be a recognised Illustrator.”

“The support didn’t stop there, they saw that I was willing to work hard, so helped me in any way they could. I suffer with anxiety/depression and The POD Student Services team were always there to listen and help me in any way they could, with weekly check-ups to make sure I was doing ok.”

“I was really nervous about leaving High School and starting College, but after attending a Hugh Baird College Open Evening, my mind was put at ease. I was blown away by the amazing quality of work; I always remember thinking “I want to make art as good as that.” On the night the Art and Design tutors were so attentive and answered all my questions (big or small).”

“If you want to succeed and have a career in mind, College is definitely essential in the process of achieving your goal. College opens up so many doors and prepares you for your future career. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for Hugh Baird College, so I would definitely say go for it! Good luck.”

“My tutors at College also helped me to build my C.V. and worked with me to secure my apprenticeship. No matter what queries I presented my tutors with in relation to the interviews I was attending, they were always willing to help and went out of their way to provide me with the guidance and tips I needed. This made me feel prepared and confident when I met employers.”

“Just do it! Go for it! It was the best decision I ever made. I discovered Creative Media by accident and now I know of the possibilities and variety of avenues that are open to me, I can’t wait to get my career started.”

“Because I’m dyslexic, I needed support. I found I got the support I needed and I can’t thank the additional support team enough. From day one my dyslexia was identified and assignments were based around my needs (coloured paper etc).”

“The openness of tutors and the College in general really helped me enjoy my time at Hugh Baird College. The College is friendly and you get treated like an adult.”

“I have to say that the teaching was my favourite aspect – it was spot on! The way the class or group was set out made it easy for me to get along with others and I loved the mixture of units in my qualification. The assignments weren’t rushed; they were spread out and I enjoyed the mix of practical and research and analysis over the year.”

“The tutors were so supportive and always made sure to catch up with me at the end of sessions to check in with me. They encouraged me and helped me find the balance between study and work.”

“The ESOL course at Hugh Baird College was the stepping stone I needed to progress onto better things. It helped me to better my English, which opened up a world of career opportunities for me. I was able to get back into education after arriving in the UK.”

“I found it difficult to pick a College after leaving High School, but knowing that I could re-sit my Functional Skills in Maths at Hugh Baird College and still study the Health and Social Care course I wanted to, made the decision easy for me.”

“The course at Hugh Baird College has helped me gain more confidence, social skills and new friendships. I have also gained work experience at multiple organisations working with different age ranges in the different early year settings. I found my tutors to be very helpful and always there to support you every step of the way to ensure we meet our full potential.”

“I chose to study the Access to Higher Education - Social Care at Hugh Baird College, as the College is right on my doorstep and offers great part-time qualifications that can give me my first step into getting a degree.”

“By studying the course and working, it meant I could link my job to my education and gave me a better insight into the industry I work in. The course is really interactive and still allows me time to work and study.”

“Definitely do it! It's the best thing I ever did, I almost quit half way through but with the support of my tutor, I never gave up. I've learnt so much about myself.”

“I am so happy that I decided to enrol on the Access to Higher Education - Social Care course, as it has allowed me to study Mental Health Nursing at Liverpool John Moores University.”

“Since starting at Hugh Baird College/University Centre my confidence and self-belief has really grown, I now have aspirations and want a career. The support you get from your tutors and peers is brilliant, we are like one big family. Without the people I have met, I would not have been able to achieve my potential despite various obstacles.”

“Before I started, I always worried how I would afford to go back into education again, but the Student Finance team encouraged me to apply for the bursary, this enabled me to buy necessary equipment, such as a printer and books at no cost to me. Hugh Baird College has not only given me the qualifications, it has given me a career.”

“The College and University Centre really opened doors for me, I really love working with young children, however since studying Higher Education it has inspired me to apply for a PGCE course to be able to teach within higher education in the future.”

“I'm so happy with my results from my course. The skills and experience I've gained have built a solid foundation for my career in the industry. I am excited to start my Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying at SAL Construction Ltd.”

“I would not be where I am today if it weren't for Hugh Baird College, so I would definitely say go for it! Good luck.”