Our Schools Liaison Coordinator organises school visits and taster days, attends events across the region as well as learning all the little details that make Sparsholt a great place for school leavers to achieve their goals and be prepared to take the next step.
The School Liaison team take part in a large number of school events and visits each year. This could be anything from attendance at a Careers Fair to assembly/class presentations.
At the moment we are aware that it is not possible to visit most schools. We have therefore included on this page a range of information and online materials that can be used in school or at home.
Please find below a link to our applications page. Applications are still open however we would recommend that anyone who is interested in studying at Sparsholt in September 2021 applies as soon as possible as some courses may fill up.
In order to help you with your application we have provided a step by step guide to completing your Sparsholt online application here.
If you have any questions regarding applications or studying at Sparsholt College please use the quick contacts drop down below in order to get help from one of our student administration teams.
Full-time course enquiries / applications: 01962 797280 / courses@sparsholt.ac.uk
Part-time courses enquiries / applications: 01962 797213 / courses@sparsholt.ac.uk
Transport enquiries / applications: 01962 797346 / transport@sparsholt.ac.uk
Finance enquiries / applications: 01962 797267 / student.funding@sparsholt.ac.uk
Accommodation enquiries / applications: 01962 797486 / accommodation@sparsholt.ac.uk
Apprenticeships enquiries / applications: 08458 500916 / apprenticeships@sparsholt.ac.uk
Wellbeing enquiries: 01962 797264/ wellbeingteamsparsholt@sparsholt.ac.uk
Although we cannot meet you in person at this time, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our next Live Online Open Event on March 6!
These exciting live events will give you a chance to meet our expert teaching teams, support staff, and Student Ambassadors to find out more about your subject area, and have all your questions answered. As well as these live Q&A’s, chatrooms will also be running throughout the day to answer any queries that come up.
2020/21 Open Events
Registrations will open for these events closer to the time – keep an eye out on our Open Event webpage for more information here.
Please find below a range of online materials that can be used to support students in school. These can be utilized in assemblies, lessons, tutor sessions, posted on your school website, used as content for online careers events or viewed by students or parents/carers from home.
The following playlist contains various materials that can be used in school or accessed by students from home. These resources include, Sparsholt presentations, tutor tour videos, a student tour video and student view videos. You can access these here.
Navigate through our online campus tour below by scanning across the campus, zooming in to and clicking on different buildings, and exploring the wide variety of workshops, equipment, and much more that Sparsholt has to offer!
Hear directly from our expert tutors about the courses we have to offer at Sparsholt College!
There are no course fees for students enrolling at the College if they are an EU citizen and under 19 when your full-time course begins. However, for others who have to pay for their courses, we know that Money Matters and offer many different Finance and Funding options. Find out more about our Finance and Funding options
Finance
Students travel to Sparsholt College from all over the region, so we aim to make the journey as easy and cost effective as possible. Whether you’re getting the train from Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton or Basingstoke or the bus from across Hampshire and the county borders, we’ll help you find the best way to get into College. Find out more about our Travel options
Transport
Every year, 400 students choose to make Sparsholt College’s 450 acre countryside campus their term-time home. Our on-site halls of residence have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted at our latest inspection in May 2018. Find out more about our accommodation options here.
Accommodation
Starting college and studying a subject that you are passionate about is exciting but it can be daunting too. We know how important it is to stay focused on your studies but recognise that life can get in the way sometimes. That’s why we have a highly experienced Student Wellbeing Team to ensure you are able to cope with any obstacles life throws at you and to offer information and support. The team includes specialist wellbeing practitioners, Counsellors and nurses. The team are dedicated to listening and empowering you to resolve any challenges you might face to enable you to be as successful as possible at college and beyond. Find out more about our expert Wellbeing, Support & Learning Resources
Wellbeing, Support & Learning Resources
Whether they live on campus in our Outstanding accommodation halls of residence, or travel in every day, Sparsholt College’s 450 acre campus has all the amenities to make our students feel at home, and to support them in their studies. Alongside use of College facilities such as the Fitness Suite and one-hectare lake, our students have access to a wide range of facilities dedicated to giving them the best student experience possible. Find out more about Student Life at Sparsholt.
Student Life
As part of our Level 3 courses in land-based subjects, full-time students aged 16-19 will complete a work placement with an industry-specific external employer or voluntary organisation. Students are expected to source a potential placement opportunity prior to the start of their course. Our Industry Work Placement team will be here to support and guide you from start to finish should you require their help. Find out more about Industry Work Placements.
Industry Work Placements
An Apprenticeship is a training programme designed to develop job-related skills, knowledge and competencies in a particular professional area. We offer a fantastic choice of apprenticeships in a wide variety of professions! Find out more about our Apprenticeships here.
Apprenticeships
Prospectus
You can find and download the digital version of our new full time prospectus here.
Please get in touch with our School Liaison team if you would like physical copies sent to your school.
Schools Liaison Co-ordinator: schoolsliaison@sparsholt.ac.uk (01962 797563)
Individual course enquiries and application processes are dealt with through the College’s Admissions team: courses@sparsholt.ac.uk
Full-time course enquiries / applications: 01962 797280
Part-time courses enquiries / applications: 01962 797213