East Sussex College
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
East Sussex College is an independent further education corporation in East Sussex, England, with main campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. It offers a wide range of courses including A-Levels, T-Levels, vocational and technical programmes, apprenticeships, higher education (HNC, HND, Foundation Degrees, BA), and adult learning. The college was rated 'Good' with 'Strong' skills outcomes by Ofsted in January 2025, serving over 5,000 16-18 learners, 7,000 adult students, and 1,390 apprentices.
Fields of study
- Art and Design
- Business and Management
- Computing and IT
- Construction and Built Environment
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality
- Engineering
- English and Languages
- Environmental Science
- Film, Media and Photography
- Hair and Beauty
- Health and Social Care
- Music and Performing Arts
- Sciences
- Sport and Fitness
- Teaching and Education
- Law
- Psychology
- History
- Mathematics
- Games Development and Esports
Accreditation: Ofsted; QAA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- 31 January (recommended for FE courses); mid-January for HE via UCAS
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- Eastbourne.Admissions@escg.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£10,000 / year
From about $12,700 / year
Domestic students
£6,250 – £8,250 / year
2025-26 HE fees: PGCE/CertEd £7,000 pa FT / £3,500 PT; Degrees/FdA/FdSc £8,250 pa FT / £4,125 PT; HND £6,250 pa FT / £3,125 PT; SIRM HND £7,500 pa FT. International students: £10,000 pa. 16-18 students: tuition and exam fees are free.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practice HNC (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | £10,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Performing Arts HNC (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | £10,000 / year | Varies | September |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.