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West College Scotland and BAE Systems Forge Pathways to Engineering Careers for Local Pupils

A pioneering school’s vocational programme run in partnership with BAE Systems is offering local pupils a unique pathway to a career in Fabrication and Welding through hands-on experience and industry insights.

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Creative Industry Students Collaborate with John McLaughlin for Edinburgh Fringe Hit

Photography and Media students from West College Scotland’s Paisley campus recently teamed up with acclaimed musician and performer John McLaughlin for his sold-out Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘For the Love of Shane McGowan’.

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January Open Days (1)

Come along to our Open Days to find out more about our full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding.

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Students Complete 'Get in to Health and Social Care' Employability Project

Five determined individuals have successfully completed the ‘Get Into Health and Social Care’ employability project, gaining valuable skills and experience to help them enter the workforce in the health and social care sector.

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West College Scotland’s First Fashion Show Celebrates Creativity, Community, and Sustainability

West College Scotland’s Greenock Campus was abuzz with excitement on Tuesday, 26 November, as students took to the runway for the college’s first-ever West Fashion Show.

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Aimee Named Youth Community Champion of the Year

Inspirational HNC Sport & Exercise student, Aimee Love has been honoured with the prestigious title of "Youth Community Champion of the Year" at the Glasgow Times Community Champions Awards.

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College Takes Student Learning to New Heights with Launch of Mock Cabin Crew Training Facility

West College Scotland, Paisley campus celebrated the official opening of its state-of-the-art Mock Cabin Crew Training Facility on Monday 16 December, marking a significant milestone in enhancing vocational education for Travel and Tourism students.

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Developing Future Engineering Talent in Partnership with Babcock

West College Scotland is proud to collaborate with defence company, Babcock International Group (Babcock), to offer S5/6 pupils in West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde an exciting opportunity to kick start their careers in Engineering through their pioneering pre-apprenticeship programme.

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West Men’s Football Team Score Final Spot in Debut Season!

West College Scotland’s Mens Football team have secured their place in the final of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Scottish Conference Trophy. The team faced tough competition against The University of Stirling Men’s 5’s in the semi-final, battling to a tense 1-1 draw in normal time before emerging victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout.

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West College Scotland Champions Apprenticeships

West College Scotland continues to lead the way in providing high-quality apprenticeship programmes, offering Foundation, Modern, and Pre-Apprenticeships to support businesses and individuals across the region.

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Local Partnership Paves the Way For Careers In Construction

West College Scotland is proudly working in partnership with one of the UK's leading construction groups, Morrison Construction, to prepare students for successful careers in the construction industry.

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Foundation Apprentices Gain Valuable Industry Insights at Johnston Carmichael

Students from the College’s Foundation Apprenticeship Accountancy programme recently had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the operations of a leading accountancy firm during a visit to Johnston Carmichael’s Glasgow office.

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West Celebrates Apprentice Success at Annual Awards

We are delighted to celebrate the success of one of our apprentices, Alexander Bainbridge, who was recognised at the 3rd Annual Apprenticeship Awards.

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West College Scotland Receives Digital Devices from The Good Things Foundation

West was delighted to receive funding from the Good Things Foundation between December 2024 and February 2025. This funding enabled the college to acquire and distribute over 20 digital devices to students at the Ferguslie Learning Centre and ESOL students at the Clydebank campus.

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West Sports Students Gain Valuable Coaching Experience with St Mirren FC Academy

West College Scotland is proud to be working in partnership with St Mirren Football Club’s academy, to offer our Sports students a unique and invaluable coaching internship. This opportunity enables students studying HNC Coaching & Developing Sports at our Paisley campus to develop their coaching skills in a professional football environment, working alongside experienced academy staff to support youth player development.

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New Appointment: Anne Campbell, Principal and Chief Executive

We are delighted to announce that Anne Campbell, currently the Vice Principal of Skills and Experience at Ayrshire College, has been appointed as the new Principal and Chief Executive of West College Scotland.

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HNC Health and Social Care Students Explore Bilbao’s Care and Education Systems

HNC Health and Social Care students recently had an incredible opportunity to visit Bilbao, Spain, for an educational trip that opened their eyes to new ways of learning and caring for others.

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Health & Social Care Careers Day

Explore Care sector careers, meet employers and discover training options to start or grow your career. Join us this May!

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West College Scotland Celebrates Triple Shortlisting at Herald Education Awards 2025

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for not one, but three prestigious accolades at this year’s Herald Education Awards.

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Babcock Schools Programme Celebrates Outstanding Apprenticeship Success

West College Scotland is celebrating the remarkable achievements of students in its Babcock Schools Programme, with over 95% securing a conditional offer for a place on Babcock International Group’s Modern Apprenticeship programme this year.

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