Fife College (Scottish Gaelic: Colaiste Fhìobha) is a further and higher education college[1] based in various towns across the region of Fife, Scotland.
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| Type | College |
|---|---|
| Established | 1 August 2013 |
| Principal | Jim Metcalfe |
| Students | 21,000 |
| Location | , Scotland, UK |
| Website | www |
Campuses
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The college's main campuses are located in Dunfermline, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy with smaller campuses in Leven, and Rosyth. The college also operates community learning centres across Fife.[2]
History
editFife College was created on 1 August 2013 as a merger of Adam Smith College, Carnegie College and non land based elements of the Elmwood Campus of the rural college SRUC.[3] When the merger was announced in March of that year the new principal was named as Hugh Logan, formerly principal of Motherwell College.[4] Following the retirement of Hugh Logan, Hugh Hall was appointed as principal, taking office on 1 March 2017.[5] After six years in the role, Hugh Hall stood down to be replaced, in April 2023, by Jim Metcalfe, former Chief Executive at College Development Network.
In March 2016, the college announced that it had secured the option to purchase land at former Hyundai site in Dunfermline.[6] The college plans to build a new campus on the site, which is expected to cost up to £130 million, with the new campus due to be open by the summer of 2025.
Courses
editThe College delivers over 400 courses from introductory level to degree and post graduate studies. Courses are divided across 40 different subject areas,[7] including:
- Administration and Office Technologies
- Art,| Design, Fashion and Jewellery
- Built Environment
- Business and Management
- Childcare
- Computing, Cyber and Digital Technologies
- Creative Media
- Culinary Arts
- Engineering and Energy
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Hair, Beauty and Makeup Artistry
- Health and Social Care
- Legal Services and Police Studies
- Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
- Science and Mathematics
- Sport and Fitness
- Tourism, Events and Customer Service
Andrew Carnegie Business School
editThe Andrew Carnegie Business School at Fife College provides business, leadership and management training from certificate to postgraduate level and also a range of CPD qualifications.[8]
Adam Smith Scholarships
editAdam Smith Scholarships is part of Fife College. It awards scholarships and has presented over 1800 scholarships to Fife College students worth almost £778,000 since it was created just over 20 years ago.[citation needed]
Fife College Students' Association (FCSA)
editFCSA[9] is an autonomous, student-led, campaigning organisation, which provides services, representation and welfare support on behalf of students.
The day-to-day operation of The Association is fulfilled by the sabbatical officers, students who have finished college and work full-time for The Association.
Boom Radio
editBoom Radio is Fife College's student radio station. Its studios are also used to train students on broadcast media courses. Boom Radio was relaunched in December 2021 following refurbishment of its studios. It is controlled from the campus in Glenrothes.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Degrees at Fife College". Fife College. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Fife College Regional Outcome Agreement 2018 - 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ Howarth, Angus (1 August 2013). "Series of Scots college mergers begins". The Scotsman. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ Alexander, Michael (19 March 2013). "Merger will create new Fife College". The Courier. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Warm Welcome for New Principal". Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ Robertson, Aileen (17 March 2016). "Plans to build Fife College campus at former Hyundai site in Dunfermline move up a gear". The Courier. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "CourseSearch". Fife College. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Fife College Training & Development Courses". Fife College. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "FCSA". Fife College. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Fife College's Boom Radio ready for relaunch". FE News. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.