Education
We are committed to providing our students with the best learning experience possible and welcome all students, whether joining us from school or college or returning from a break in their studies.
Career
North Kent College has a team of qualified Careers Advisers, providing free and impartial careers advice for past, current and potential students to help you make decisions about your future and identifying those next steps.
This is provided through group sessions, one-to-one guidance appointments, in person, online, telephone and via email.
Alongside free and confidential advice and guidance our offer includes:
- Course information, advice and guidance
- CVs and cover letters
- Job searches & applications
- Interview techniques
- Labour market information
- Employability skills
- Apprenticeships Information & Advice
- Higher Education applications
- UCAS - personal statements and student finance advice
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (17)
- Postgraduate Diploma Chartering Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Crew Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Harbour Masters
- Postgraduate Diploma Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Operations
- Postgraduate Diploma Logistics Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Insurance
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Purchasing
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Surveying of Offshore Units
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Business Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Management and Leadership
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
- Postgraduate Diploma Port Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Ship Finance and Vessel Ownership
- Postgraduate Diploma Ship Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Ship Superintendency
- Postgraduate Diploma Tanker Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Terminal Management
Engineering & Technology (8)
- Postgraduate Diploma Decarbonisation in Shipping
- Postgraduate Diploma Harbour Masters
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Surveying
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Surveying of Offshore Units
- Postgraduate Diploma Naval Architecture
- Postgraduate Diploma Ship and Port Agency
- Postgraduate Diploma Small Craft Surveying
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Postgraduate Diploma Digital Transformation in Shipping
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Accident Investigation
Law (2)
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Insurance
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Law
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Postgraduate Diploma Ship and Port Agency
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine Accident Investigation
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Postgraduate Diploma Naval Architecture
Social Sciences (1)
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Safety Policies and Regulations
ICT services
There are several IT resources at your disposal and the nature of the course you are undertaking will determine to what extent you use them. However, even if you are not doing a course that requires the use of IT, there are many cool facilities and tools that you may wish to explore.
Medical services
We provide a wide range of assistance including personalised one-to-one support through our Welfare and Safeguarding Officers, group support sessions for common identified issues, such as anxiety or self-esteem, and a wide range of mental health resources, self-help strategies and activities.
Campus life
Our North Kent College portfolio consists of four campuses in Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge. All of our campuses serve their local communities, and each individual campus has its own unique identity but together we offer a broad range of programmes, enrichment, and progression opportunities.
Student clubs
An Executive Committee of Students from different course areas run North Kent College Students’ Union (NKCSU). Whether it's to change things within or outside of the classroom, NKCSU listens to the learner views and work with the NKC managers and leaders to ensure their voice is heard in the college. As well as this, they help to organise events throughout the year so other students can enjoy their college experience even more. Our North Kent College Students’ Union has made a positive impact and will continue to do so.