UTC@Harbourside


UTC@harbourside was a University Technical College for students aged 14–18 located in Newhaven, East Sussex, England which opened in September 2015. It specialised in science, technology, engineering and maths, leading to academic and vocational qualifications. Through its Technical Learning Centre it also offered Diploma Courses in Electrical Installation and Plumbing studies for 16-19s and through Adult Education.
The college closed in July 2019 due to financial issues and a lack of students.

Sponsors

The University Sponsor was University of Brighton, which also sponsors academy schools in Sussex through its Academies Trust. The Employer Sponsor was Veolia. The other sponsors were Aldridge Education and Lewes District Council.

Admissions

Students came from Newhaven and across Sussex, including Brighton, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne.

Curriculum

Employer partners played a key role in the curriculum of the UTC by setting real-life enterprise challenges. The UTC offered GCSE, A-Level & BTEC qualifications. Its Technical Skills Centre offered Level 1 and 2 Diplomas for 16-19 year olds and Adult Education.