Cumbernauld College

As of 1 November 2013, Cumbernauld College and Motherwell College merged as New College Lanarkshire. New College Lanarkshire is a newly merged college that is a combined institution of Cumbernauld and Motherwell College, with Coatbridge College joining soon.QualificationsCourses are offered at all levels from leisure non-certificated courses, through introductory/access level, NQ/NC, HNC and HND, to degree level. Subjects taught include: Access and DevelopmentAudio and MediaBeauty Therapy and hairdressingBusiness and ManagementCareCatering and HospitalityComputingCreative ArtsElectronic EngineeringEngineeringMotor VehicleSocial SciencesSports DevelopmentSupported ProgrammesTourism and LeisureCampusThe main campus building was completed in 1978 as Cumbernauld Technical College, to designs by the Glasgow architectural practice Gillespie, Kidd & Coia. The original building is category B listed.In August 2006, Cumbernauld College completed an extensive phased refurbishment and new build programme at the main campus. A window replacement scheme, renewal of lighting and heating systems, and internal space reconfiguration complement a new 2250sqm, three-story teaching block. Ground and first floor levels provide additional fully equipped teaching facilities and specialist rooms for health care, travel and tourism, and art. On the third floor the Business and Conference Centre offers the wider Business Community training and conference facilities. A new front entrance, reception and internal ‘street’ (495sqm) connects all buildings and provides improved access to student services and support, learning centres, library facilities and social areas, as well as a dynamic space for exhibitions, promotion and student activity. The college also purchased a 970sqm, modern, purpose-built canal side building in Kirkintilloch to develop activities and further education (FE) provision in East Dunbartonshire.