Study at a specialised land-based campus, and gain the skills and practical knowledge on our unique courses, unlike any other in East Kent.
EKC Canterbury Spring Lane
Our campus on Spring Lane, located to the East of the main EKC Canterbury College buildings, gives you opportunites you can’t get anywhere else.
Our facilities include:
- Animal Centres
- Greenhouses
- Polytunnels
- Orchards
- Wildlife areas
- Ponds
Industry Links
Through our fantastic links with local employers, learners can develop the knowledge and skills employers look for while on industry placements and social action projects.
Examples include Howletts Animal Park and UK Owl and Raptor Centre, who visited and gave our Animal Management students the fantastic opportunity to handle birds of prey, including hawks, eagles and owls.
Wide range of animals
At EKC Canterbury College, we have over 400 animals including reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and small and large mammals in fully equipped, purpose-built animal centres.
There are also over 2000 invertebrate on our Spring Lane campus, ranging from Cockroaches, Millipedes, Tarantulas, Leaf and Stick Insects, Beetles and Snails.
Full Time courses
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How you apply for a course at Canterbury College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Whether its Landbased, Environmental or Animal Care courses you are looking at, explore your options and find the one that is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply via our website and online application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Be interviewed for your course at EKC Canterbury College by our dedicated team, who will find opportunites that are right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Conservation professionals
£
£33,800
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Conservation professionals are responsible for ensuring that landscapes, habitats and species are protected and enhanced via appropriate management and conservation. They promote public understanding and awareness of the natural environment and help to develop and implement appropriate policies to achieve these objectives.
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Mia Giles
Animal Management student
“I get to work with so many different animals on my course and the facilities are really good. We have a lot more independence compared to school and have really supportive tutors.”
We’re part of six community-based colleges
