500+ students
Aberdeen Altens Campus
Hareness Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LE
About Aberdeen Altens Campus
Overview
Our Aberdeen Altens Campus houses many of the engineering, construction and automotive courses on offer.
The building has been designed and landscaped to provide lots of social areas, which are vital to the life of any modern educational campus, and the main building incorporates a wide variety of CO2-reducing measures.
Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Aberdeen Altens Campus facilities
Transport links
Aberdeen Altens Campus is perfectly situated at the beginning of a main arterial transport route to Stonehaven and the South.
Campus map
Study at Aberdeen Altens Campus
All courses
Full-time courses
Part-time courses
Facilities
1
Fitness suite
2
Campus Cafés
9
Course workshops
Parking
Parking is available on site for staff and students but is limited, and operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. All students, if wishing to park, must display a parking hanger on their car when on site. These can be obtained from reception.
Information & Support
Our friendly staff at the Aberdeen Altens Campus are in place to welcome you to the building, help you find your way around and help with any questions or queries you might have.
Specialist Facilities
The Campus is home to construction and automotive workshops, engineering workrooms, a top floor restaurant offering views out to the sea, a state-of-the-art fitness suite and more!
Study Facilities
Our staff are dedicated to helping you make the most of your studying, so can assist with anything from IT queries and finding information, to how to access resources.
Sport & Fitness
Promoting the health, well-being and fitness of staff and students.
Where to Eat
Take a break at one of the places to relax, eat and drink at Aberdeen Altens Campus.
Contemplation Room
Our Contemplation Rooms offer staff and students a quiet space to relax, unwind and partake in self-care.
Student Stories
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
Douglas Bell
Care
NC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 6)
“I can honestly say that coming to NESCol is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, it’s given me a whole new perspective on how enjoyable learning can be. “
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Antoni McMillan
Music, Sound Production & Drama
HND Acting & Performance
“College was the best thing I ever did. My education at NESCol has set me up for life and improved me like no other place could have done.”
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Katie Mitchell
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“The lecturers know the course is intense, but they are prepared to put things in place to help you.”
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Peter Shaw
Care
Access to Nursing (SWAP)
“On the SWAP course, I found myself thriving in a way I never had before!”
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Zee Weston
Art, Design & Photography
HND 3D Computer Animation
“The College has given me the confidence to return to education, without the worry of whether I would fit in.”
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Charlie Priestley
Computing
HND Networking & Cloud Infrastructure (NextGen)
“I honestly don’t think university could have taught me the skills I have learned here.”
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Gavin Easton
Automotive
Automotive Vehicle Accident Repair
“The College is immense for learning and my positive experience was thanks to the people. All the lecturers made it really easy, and it was a pleasure to come in and learn.”
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Pasha Pugovka
Maritime
Trainee Deckhand (NPA Maritime Skills)
“Since joining SMA, I haven’t looked back! I’ve never doubted my decision to become a seafarer, as the opportunity for career growth has kept me motivated.”
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Kirsten Black
Business & Management
Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship
“Being able to learn the theory and then apply it in a practical setting is really beneficial. I developed many skills from studying the Foundation Apprenticeship, communication, teamwork, and collaborative working, to name just a few.”
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Adam Matthew
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“The knowledge and practical skills I learned at NESCol have come into play with this role. I meet so many people from all over the world and take great satisfaction in recommending restaurants, activities, and experiences that will make their visit to Scotland an unforgettable one. “
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