Basingstoke College of Technology

News and Press

On the tools with Sentinel

10 May

Sentinel Housing Association has teamed up with Basingstoke College of Technology to provide construction diploma students with real bricklaying practice on soon-to-be-redeveloped houses in Basingstoke.

Students Reap the Benefits of Flexible Learning at BCoT

09 May

Two BCoT apprentices are honing their technical skills at the prestigious University of Oxford, thanks to the flexibility of their course. Both Josh and Billy live a considerable distance from the College, and staff on the Creative and Digital Media programme have made use of flexible learning arrangements to help the students overcome the challenges presented by travelling in the winter months. The flexible arrangements mean that the students can gain work experience, whilst building their theoretical knowledge at the College.

Barber is cut above when it comes to style

09 May

The talents of Jermaine Alexander, a barbering student at BCoT have seen him shortlisted for a prestigious national award by the British Barbering Association (BBA). Selected from hundreds of entrants, it was Jermaine’s specialist “pattern work” in the Trends and Fashion category that drew the attention of judges in the National Competition.

The official launch of our new Technology Centre on 24.4.12, opened by Lord Drayson.

02 May

Check out the gallery.

Technology Centre Opening Photos

25 Apr

Take a look at some photos from the opening of our new Technology Centre on Facebook

BCoT helps install Brookvale History Panel

23 Apr

Students from BCoT's Construction department have recently helped to install the new Brookvale History Panel located in Victory Park in Basingstoke. The students worked through rain and adverse weather to make sure the installation was complete for the opening, which was attended by the Mayor of Basingstoke & Deane.

Basingstoke College of Technology makes it easy to study Higher Education

11 Apr

At BCoT we offer a broad range of Higher Education courses for people who want to study at degree level, but don’t want the lifestyle and financial implications of uprooting their life and moving off to university. As a further education college, we offer a more personalised learning environment for students who might find the idea of being lost in the crowd at university disheartening. Our lecturers are not only industry and subject specialists but also highly trained in teaching and supporting learners on an individual basis. With smaller groups we get to know our learners better, supporting and challenging them in a way that enables them to realise their full potential as a student.

International Womens Day at BCoT

28 Mar

Take a look at some of the photos form the International Womens day event recently held at BCoT