Join our sports and esports courses, in partnership with some of the biggest sporting brands in the area, including West Bromwich Albion, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Wolves Esports.  You’ll also experience top-level coaching trips to St George’s Park and Barcelona, see how major sporting events like the Olympic Games have shaped global sport. And have the opportunity to carry out practical research in fully equipped sports science laboratories, developing a strong foundation in fitness, performance, and rehabilitation.
Our programmes offer sport-specific coaching qualifications in basketball, football, cricket, rugby, and athletics, giving you the tools to lead confidently in your chosen sport. To further enhance your learning, you’ll complete relevant work placements that help you build valuable industry experience and real-world connections.
You’ll also attend London fitness expos and take part in fitness testing at local universities, deepening your understanding of elite sport and exercise science. One of the standout features of our offering is the highly successful football and basketball coaching and education programme, delivered in partnership with West Bromwich Albion – a unique opportunity to train and compete at a high level. As well as our cricket programme based at one of the finest cricketing stadiums in the world, thanks to our unique partnership with Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Edgbaston Stadium.
There are also job opportunities available through our links with the West Bromwich Albion Foundation and Virgin Active Gyms, helping you take the next step towards a rewarding career. On top of all this, students can take part in exciting overseas trips to Dubai, Spain, and Goa, with coaching connections that reach across the USA and Europe.
Many of our successful sports and esports students have progressed to university-level study, gaining degrees at institutions like the University of Gloucestershire, University of Worcester, Newman University, and the University of Wolverhampton.
Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.
We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.
Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.
Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.