East Coast College

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: eastcoast.ac.uk

Overview

Institution Type: College
Control Type: Public

East Coast College operates two coastal Suffolk and Norfolk campuses, in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth, offering courses from entry level to degree level for school leavers, adults and employers.

Its Lowestoft site also houses the college's sixth form provision, offering A-level study alongside progression routes into higher education and apprenticeships. The college specialises in training for the maritime, energy, engineering and offshore sectors, and delivers university-level courses in partnership with the University of Suffolk, holding a QAA Good rating as a higher education provider.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for East Coast College is listed below.

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes East Coast College offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

19 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 10 programmes

Applied Care Practice
Social Work · 1 year

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Applied Psychology
Psychology · 3 years

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Conservation Science and Sustainability
Ecology & Conservation · 1 year

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Early Years and Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Education · 1 year

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Leadership and Management
Management & Leadership · 3 years

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Sport, Health and Exercise
Sport and Exercise Science · 1 year

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Visual Effects and Post-Production
Film & Animation · 1 year

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Foundation 8 programmes

Creative Arts
Visual Arts · 2 years

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Postgraduate Certificate 1 programme

Certificate in Education
Education & Teaching · 2 years

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Scholarships in United Kingdom

Funding options available to students studying in the United Kingdom, alongside East Coast College's costs.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to East Coast College

How to apply to East Coast College — a five-step structure.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. East Coast College offers 19 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at East Coast College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to East Coast College. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through East Coast College's own admissions portal at www.eastcoast.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Coast College

Concise answers to common questions about East Coast College.

Where can I find East Coast College?

The institution is located in United Kingdom.

What is East Coast College's control type?

It is a public higher-education institution.

Where can I learn more about East Coast College?

East Coast College's official website is www.eastcoast.ac.uk.

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