Moulton College Explained

Moulton College
Motto:Profit through skill
Address:West Street, Moulton
City:Northampton
County:Northamptonshire
Postcode:NN3 7RR
Country:England
Former Name:Northamptonshire Institute of Agriculture
Type:Further education college
Local Authority:Northamptonshire
Dfeno:928/8300
Urn:130772
Ofsted:Yes
Principal:Stephen M. Davies
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:16

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.

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

Notes and References

  1. News: Moulton College celebrates 100 years of teaching history with commemorative event. Alice . Dyer. 8 September 2021 . 2021-09-21. Northampton Chronicle. en.
  2. News: Moulton College set to host Throws Fest. en-GB. Jon . Dunham. 3 September 2021 . 2021-09-21. 0307-1235. Northamptonshire Telegraph.
  3. Book: Turton, Kevin. Northamptonshire at War, 1939–45. 2017-10-30. Pen and Sword. 978-1-4738-7669-9. en.