Northbrook College

Northbrook College facilities

Upgraded, modernised and expanded facilities will open at the University Centre in 2015, but students already have access to a 200-seat theatre that runs more than 30 shows a year, a student-run FM radio station called NSR and even their own recording label working out of 25 studios. In 2015, the music facilities will be improved further with the addition of a brand new studio complex at the University Centre.

Library & study facilities

The libraries provide a focal point at each campus, providing access to more than 40,000 books, online databases and a large collection of periodicals. Students are also allocated a learning centre with drop-in access to computers, internet and a virtual learning environment.

To bridge the gap between the library and studios, creative arts students have access to six ‘Flexible Learning Areas’. They provide software packages, cuttings, slides and other textual and visual materials that have specifically been chosen to support the curriculum.

Northbrook’s industry standard facilities include music, dance and media studios, Apple Mac computer suites, specialist workshops and a 200-seat professional theatre.

Welfare & financial aid

Northbrook has a number of support services including a Student Financial Support Office to help you with any questions you may have about student finance, bursaries, grants or loans.

You’ll also have access to Additional Learning Support if you need it. The service is structured around making sure that students have the tools and help they need to succeed. A 2012 QAA report highlighted that "enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive approaches to teaching and learning were all identified by students."

Any students wanting to access mental health and wellbeing or disability support can do so through Specialist Support Advisers. The campuses have a Pastoral and Learning Mentor who can help to advise you on any problems or life circumstances that might impact your studies.

Careers services

Northbrook’s courses are employment-focused and developed with the industry in order to support student employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship. Many of the course lecturers are still current practitioners and have links to the creative industries. The college holds regular ‘meet the industry’ days and students often have the opportunity to work on live projects or work placements for real organisations. For example, Theatre and Make Up students were recently asked to work on an advert for a new BBC talent show and Costume Design students worked on Marvel Studios film ‘Thor: The Dark World'.

You’ll also get help with completing your CV from experienced staff throughout your course. Some courses provide the opportunity for placements both nationally and internationally, others provide industry-based projects to ensure that you gain experience and skills for your future career.

International students

As well as smaller class sizes with tutor support that can be really helpful for international students, accommodation is available via a network of privately owned student houses located in and around Worthing town centre or some students choose to rent a room with a host family.

Worthing is a lively seaside town situated just a short distance from Brighton. It is 60 miles from London and 35 miles from Gatwick Airport.