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From caring for animals to caring for people, repairing cars to repairing boilers and learning a language to learning a script.
Whatever your age, passion, goal, or ambition, City of Portsmouth College has a course to help you achieve your best.
Whether you’re starting out or starting over, your brilliance begins here.
Every success story starts with a first step – and we’ll give you the skills, support, and confidence to take yours.
From school leavers preparing for university or a first job, to adults retraining, upskilling, or aiming higher, we’re here to help you unlock your potential and achieve your ambitions.
So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started with your course search - there are hundreds to choose from.
Hear from our brilliant students
“I’ve challenged myself and really improved. The college has helped me achieve my personal goals as I’ve been working on writing a book for almost five years!”Alaina Bernard
Studying: A Level English Language & Literature
“I can take my skills back to the workplace to show how I’m getting on. They’re enjoying what I’m doing so it’s paying off. I highly recommend my course – it’s a trade for life, it’s always different and it’s good fun.”Ben Mitchell
Studying: Level 2 Carpentry Joinery Apprenticeship Standard
with CCCarpentry Building Ltd
“It was a brilliant course and I enjoyed going on all the different trips and making new friends in my class. I gained a lot of confidence and built-up skills in an area that I’m passionate about.”James Duncan
Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism
Currently: Check-in operator at Portsmouth and Southampton cruise terminals & volunteer at The D-Day Story museum.
Future plans: To complete a HND in international travel.
Our brilliant achievements
NEWS 14-08-2025
City of Portsmouth College celebrates a fourth record year of results
There were joyful scenes at City of Portsmouth College as jubilant students celebrated an overall pass rate of 96 per cent across all campuses - another exceptional achievement.
NEWS 15-09-2025
Graduation day joy for City of Portsmouth students – and staff!
It was a huge day of celebration for City of Portsmouth College last week, as its higher education adult learners – including 17 members of COPC Staff – graduated at Portsmouth Cathedral.
NEWS 21-08-2025
High achieving Level 2 students soar to success at City of Portsmouth College
More than 300 students are today (Thursday) celebrating success in their Level 2 programmes with another bumper day of results for City of Portsmouth College.
NEWS 05-08-2025
ESOL students graduate from COPC
Students at City of Portsmouth College’s Arundel Campus celebrated after graduating from their ESOL Level 2 courses.
