Moulton College

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Moulton College
New recruits to the Women's Land Army arrive at the Northampton Institute of Agriculture at the start of four weeks training in 1942. D8794.jpg
Students arrive at the Northampton Institute of Agriculture in 1942
Address
Moulton College
West Street, Moulton

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NN3 7RR

Coordinates 52°17′25″N0°51′26″W / 52.2903°N 0.8573°W / 52.2903; -0.8573
Information
Former nameNorthamptonshire Institute of Agriculture
TypeFurther education college
MottoProfit through skill
Established1921;103 years ago (1921)
Local authority Northamptonshire
Department for Education URN 130772 Tables
Ofsted Reports
PrincipalStephen M. Davies
Gender Coeducational
Age16+
Website www.moulton.ac.uk

Moulton College is a further education college based in Moulton, Northamptonshire, England. [1] [2] Although initially established as the Northamptonshire Institute of Agriculture in 1921, [3] it now has expanded its teaching curriculum to cover a wide range of land-based subjects, sports, and construction. Moulton College operates a number of satellite campuses in Northamptonshire, including ones in Daventry, Silverstone, and Higham Ferrers.

Contents

Moulton College teaches at all levels on the QCF framework from entry level through to doctorate level, with all BSc and MSc higher education degrees accredited with Northampton University. Academic staff at the college conduct applied research in their field of study. The college funds a number of associate lecturer posts who conduct PhD studies concurrently with teaching on undergraduate courses. The College is also a lead academic sponsor of Daventry University Technical College which opened in September 2013.

History

Moulton College was established in 1921 as the Northamptonshire Institute of Agriculture. See also the brief history section below.

Subject areas on taught courses

Further Education

Higher Education

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References

  1. Dyer, Alice (8 September 2021). "Moulton College celebrates 100 years of teaching history with commemorative event". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. Dunham, Jon (3 September 2021). "Moulton College set to host Throws Fest". Northamptonshire Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. Turton, Kevin (30 October 2017). Northamptonshire at War, 1939–45. Pen and Sword. ISBN   978-1-4738-7669-9.