Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship or eager to become an accountant, our specialised courses are designed to fuel your ambitions.
Learn what it takes to become a business, marketing or finance professional as you work alongside key employers to develop the skills they’re looking for.
We work with lots of external partners such as Ashford Designer Outlet, where you can gain experience from big brands, and get a hands-on insight into the industry.
You are also offered valuable work experience with a range of high quality businesses.
Step into the Business Hub, a boardroom-style space designed to mirror the professional world.
Here you’ll deliver presentations, tackle real projects and sharpen your interview skills in an environment that feels like the workplace.
As a Business student, you get to take part in competitions such as KFE4Skills, where you compete against students from across Kent.
Level 2 Business students, Ster and Taylor, won gold at the KFE4Skills 2025 finals.
Our courses are designed and taught by lecturers who have previously worked within the industry.
Matthew Brooke, Deputy Head of Creative, Digital and Business Innovation has worked in many businesses including in IT and Hospitality roles.
From working with top accountants at Azets Accounting, to exploring what goes on behind-the-scenes at Champneys Eastwell Manor, we offer a variety of trips that will give you a deeper insight into business operations.
By taking part in trips and networking, you’ll discover what aspect of the industry you’d like to pursue after College.
As a Business student, you’ll dive into real projects, planning and hosting networking breakfasts, organising awards events, and pitching business ideas.
These opportunities ensure you grow in confidence, sharpen your presentation skills, and lay the foundations for success as a future business leader.
T Level Management and Administration student, Kacper, put theory into practice during his work placement with the leading construction and development groups in the UK, Bowmer and Kirkland.
From improving his time management to learning how to organise paperwork on a live construction site, he developed the skills that matter in any business setting.
Designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience, with an exciting local employer.
By the time you complete our T Level, you will understand business in theory, but also have experienced it first-hand, leaving you well prepared for university, higher-level apprenticeships or skilled employment.
Chunying, a determined Accounting student, took a major step forward in her career goals after being awarded an AAT Bursary.
A Business qualification can open doors to many different industries. Explore some of the careers you could enter once you have completed your qualification.
Whether you’re a total beginner or just crypto-curious, we have a quick guide to one of the most talked-about financial revolutions.
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Come along to EKC Ashford College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
Our range of adult courses are designed to teach you new skills, enhance your career prospects and lead to promotion opportunities in your current career.
From AAT-accredited Accounting and Bookkeeping courses to our Digital Marketing course, there’s something for everyone.
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“College has not only improved my studies but also my mental and physical health. I’ve gained so much knowledge, confidence, and skills that I can carry into my future career.”
“Don’t worry about starting to learn again —it’s absolutely worth it. Keep improving yourself, learn new skills, and never give up.”
“I really like how different College feels to secondary school.
“The support from my Lecturers has been great this year and I’d personally like to thank my Lecturer Matt.
“He’s given me a lot of help including when I took part in a recent competition, and he’s helped me with my presentation skills.”
“College gave me a sense of direction. The course helped me figure out what I wanted to do and now I’m going to University of Portsmouth to study BA (Hons) Digital Marketing.
“Studying in Ashford helped me develop lots of social skills, especially working with different people but also being able to handle your emotions.”
