Higher Technical Education

It Starts with Ambition

We are committed to providing high quality technical education that meets the needs of students, employers and industry. 

There are currently huge skills gaps in many vital areas of the economy, meaning employers need people with technical skills more than ever. Our Higher Technical Education (HTE) courses open up a world of opportunity by helping you train or retrain for highly-skilled jobs within the key technical sectors.  

The courses we offer are at Level 4, 5 (such as HNDs and Foundation Degrees) and some Level 6 qualifications and have been developed in partnership with awarding bodies, employers and businesses. On several of our courses you will gain a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) on completion.

Higher Technical Education (HTE) is for college and sixth form graduates (18+) who want to progress to a career, adults looking to upskill or retrain, and employers looking to upskill their staff.

Reasons to choose Higher Technical Education at Exeter College

•  unlock highly-skilled careers
•  access industry-standard facilities that ​replicate the workplace
•  benefit from small class sizes and focused support to develop your skills
•  study qualifications that are flexible and include part time options
•  HTE courses are often ​shorter and less expensive than university degrees

Supportive

You will benefit from small class sizes and one to one support. We think it is vital that we also provide you with a wraparound support programme and personal development opportunities. 

Outstanding teaching

You will be supported in your studies by lecturers with real industry experience as well as academic experience, giving you a balance of academic and practical knowledge, which can help in finding a graduate position.  

Collaborative partnerships

We’re proud to work in partnership with our well-respected awarding bodies and universities, allowing our students to study in Exeter and benefit from quality and a wide range of courses.

Shaping your future

With our focus on technical and professional education, we work hard to ensure you benefit from our industry partnerships. This means you can learn from professional speakers and acquire skills, knowledge and contacts to help further your chosen career.

Higher Technical Qualifications

Explore our Level 4 and 5 Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) such as HNDs/Foundation Degrees, approved as meeting occupational standards. Developed in collaboration with employers, HTQs offer the right training and skills for workplace success. Look for the HTQ quality mark on our courses.

Industry standard facilities

You will have access to an exceptional study environment. Our sites, including our Institute of Technology and Future Skills Centre, provide industry standard facilities with specialist equipment designed to simulate the workplace.