About Us
Welcome to Hopwood Hall College.
We are a further education vocational college based on two campuses in Rochdale and Middleton, situated north-east of Manchester. At Hopwood Hall, we have an in-depth understanding of the skills required in the 21st Century and offer a huge range vocational courses from foundation level through to foundation degrees. Our offering is focused around ensuring all students gain the skills, abilities and confidence to go into their chosen careers and enjoy success.
Our current curriculum offer on each campus is:
Middleton Campus
Accounting, Animal Care, Brickwork, Business, Carpentry & Joinery, Early Years, Electrical Installation, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Horticulture, Information Communication Technologies, Life & Work Skills, Marketing, Motor Vehicle, Outdoor Adventure, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, Science, Sport, Travel & Tourism and Uniformed Public Services.
Rochdale Campus
Art & Design, Early Years, Games Development, Graphic Design with Photography, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, Media Production and Performing Arts.
Investing for the future
The College has, over recent years, received more than £30 million in capital investment which includes the remodelling of our Rochdale Campus, the Technology Centre at Middleton Campus and our new state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centres. More importantly, we are continually investing and refurbishing our estate with the fantastic Riverside Salon, licensed Riverside Restaurant, the Hopwood Theatre and our popular Sports Arena & Park. To ensure we are always offering the best facilities to our students - and the public - we are always looking for new ways to evolve our offering, including the expansion of our Centre for Life Sciences.
Visit or get in touch
Come and visit us at one of our many Open Days/Evenings or for further information please contact us.
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Textiles & Fashion student, Hajra Kousar, was on the receiving end of a surprise visit from our Principal for all the right reasons. Hajra was given Amazon vouchers as a well done for her Mindfulness Arts Competition win at The University of Bolton!
A big thanks to all who took part in our International Women's Day Quiz. After such a great response we have chosen the two winners at random. The winners are... Performing Arts Student, Lauren Marshall and iLearn Coach, Jane Beresford Draper, who won a £20 Riverside Salon voucher and a £20 Riverside Restaurant voucher respectively!
In case you missed the big news, Asian Leader have the latest update on our new Chair of the Corporation appointment: http://cdn.flipsnack.com/widget/v2/widget.html?hash=fdz965mjv&bgcolor=EEEEEE&t=1520382442
Heads up to students and staff, the College will no longer accept cash payments at both the Middleton and Rochdale Refectories. Fear not for your food, you can still pay with your College ID card (using the new top up machines), a debit/credit card or apple pay.
Would you like some free digital skills coaching? Catch the Google Digital Bus at both our Rochdale and Middleton campuses!
Our UPS students had a fantastic time at Crosby Water Centre for their 'Meet The Marines' day this week. Another great insight on careers in the Public Services.
We'd like to say a big thank you to; JD Sports, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, Rochdale Borough Council, Balfour Beatty, Sudlows, Dascher Logistics and GMAC, who have been delivering some fantastic presentations for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek this week. #NAW2018 #apprenticeships #careers
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY: Want to start your career as a chef at an award winning Gastro pub? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Apprenticeships in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood #NAW2018 https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/about/jobs/commis-chef-apprentice-milnrow-12480-annum
As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, some of our apprentices have been shadowing senior members of the College during their day-to-day activities. Today, it was Alanya-Lee Prince who had the honour of shadowing our Principal, Derek O'Toole, in one of his management meetings. #NAW2018 #apprenticeships #careers
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY: A great opportunity to earn and learn at a renown company in Oldham. The first step on the ladder is often the most important! #NAW2018
Here's our best efforts for #apprenticeshipFilms ... Please don't judge us
BUS UPDATE: Due to road works on the H1 bus route, the bus stops at Bridge Street and at the bottom of Buckstones Road are closed. Learners are advised to use another bus stop on the route.
Another inspirational example for #IWD. Former Sports student, Nicola Adams, more than fulfilled the high expectations staff had of her when she finished her course...
Another top ambassador for #InternationalWomensDay: Former student and current apprentice, Ellie Hughes, has become a key part of the great work carried out by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing in the community #NAW2018
We've had loaaads going on around our campuses for #InternationalWomensDay Be sure to grab Learner Engagement Officer, Karen Harris, to join in her activities or grab a picture if you see her!
As part of #InternationalWomensDay we're showing off some of our former female students who have built successful careers or achieved notable feats. Lacey-Lee Stringer left us as one of our most promising UPS students and went on to work in military logistics
In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, we've collated some of our many successful current/former female students. We've also added a few of our favourite famous inspirational quotes too. As much as she wishes she did, Michelle Obama didn't actually study here...
A message to anybody looking to book a table for our multi-award-winning Riverside Restaurant's special Mother's Day menu, we are now fully booked. We apologise any inconvenience, maybe you could attend another one of our superb theme nights... https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/public-facilities/riverside-restaurant/our-theme-nights
Here's another example of one of our apprentices who've been making a success of themselves with a local employer. Paul's bosses have had nothing but praise for him! #NAW2018
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY: We have another apprenticeship vacancy on offer, this one is for a Business Administration apprenticeship in Manchester. https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/about/jobs/business-administration-apprentice-manchester-nmw-age-related #NAW2018 #apprenticeships #careers
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY: We have an Automotive apprenticeship vacancy for any of you looking to pursue a career as an Automotive Technician. https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/about/jobs/automotive-apprentice-rochdale-7280-ann #NAW2018 #apprenticeships #careers
Would you like to win a £20 voucher for our multi-award-winning Riverside Restaurant or Riverside Salon? Then take our short International Women's Day quiz! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DTKV65C
For #NAW2018, we're showing off some of our best and brightest apprentices who are working with companies across Greater Manchester. Today, we'd like to show how successful you can be when retraining as a mature apprentice. Sarah has become a valuable team member at Rochdale Boroughwide Housing and continues to go from strength to strength! Apprenticeships in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood
#apprenticeshipsin6words Both an education and a career #NAW2018 Apprenticeships in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood
Would you like to win a £20 voucher for our Riverside Restaurant or Riverside Salon? Take part in our International Women's Day quiz for your chance to win! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DTKV65C
Big thanks to Curtis from Rochdale and District Mind for speaking to our students about what services Mind can provide regarding mental health. Curtis will be available at our Rochdale campus foyer today 11.30am-2pm.
Our staff have been promoting and embracing Action for Happiness' Mindful March 2018 Calendar. Our dinners tasted better than ever today...
At Hopwood Hall College, we currently have 400+ apprentices studying at 300+ employers across Greater Manchester Apprenticeships in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood #apprenticeshipfacts #NAW2018