Our courses are geared towards providing students of all ages with a full range of qualifications from Scottish Vocational Qualifications, Scottish Group Awards (Higher Still) through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Degree and postgraduate Degree Level. Individuals can also undertake Short Courses and Evening Classes as well as benefiting from a very varied selection of modules available through our Open Learning Centre Network with its Mainland and Outer Isles Centres.

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Agriculture
Agricultural teaching was first established in 1969 and was was the forerunner to Further education in Orkney. Now the College boasts a very finely equipped Agricultural Department located at the main college site with a wide selection of machinery and workshops. The course is very practical in nature and students will make use of facilities on Weyland beef and sheep farm.

Archaeology
Archaeology is one of the major attractions to Orkney, and in recognition of the quality of the archaeological monuments, Orkney has recently been granted World Heritage Site status. Jane Downes, Orkney College, chairs the Committee which has formulated a Research Agenda for the Orkney World Heritage Site. The Research Agenda can be download from Historic Scotland's web site at: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk.

Art and Design
The recently completed extension to the Orkney College campus houses the new design department and can boast excellent spacious studio accommodation overlooking Kirkwall Bay and the North Isles of Orkney. We are very fortunate in that the new facility offers an array of up to date textile, printing, ceramic, sculpture and drawing and painting equipment.

Business Studies
The Business Studies Department offers a selection of courses ranging in level from National Certificate in Business to the BA in Business and Management. We aim to provide quality education and training for both individuals and businesses.

Care
This department offers a wide variety of courses to suit anyone interested in working in the field of care. All courses include a work placement which adds greatly to the overall student experience.

Carpentry and Joinery
The carpentry department offers an SVQ level 3. Students get to work around Orkney with local Joiners to get experience in setting up houses and learning about joinery jobs. The students also work at the workshop which is situated in a workshop near to the main college building, here they get to learn about the more technical side of Joinery and Carpentry.

Cultural Studies
The Culture Studies department offers these courses: BA (Hons) Culture Studies of the Highlands and Islands, MA Highlands and Islands Literature.

Hospitality
The department has a full training restaurant and offers courses that vary from National Certificate to work based SGA awards.

Information technology
It is the aim of the Information Technology department to prepare students for the technological and digital world by assisting them in gaining the theory and practice required to maintain, operate and manipulate modern hardware and software.

Maritime
Orkney College's Maritime Studies department is ideally situated on a waterfront site in busy Stromness Harbour. It has a long and distinguished history of providing education and training for generations of the seafarers from Orkney and beyond.

Personal Programmes
Personal Programmes provide an individual tailored course of study for
students who have not decided on, or are not ready for, a specific vocational course. 

Learning Centres
The open learning centre is located on the lower floor of the main College building. It is at the hub of a network of Learndirectscotland branded learning centres which includes Westray, Stronsay, Sanday, Eday, Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, South Ronaldsay, Shapinsay, Flotta, Hoy and Rousay.

Short Courses
The college also offers a selection of short courses. See Here for further details