Brighton MET College

The college has formerly been known as City College Brighton & Hove, Brighton College of Technology, Brighton Technical College and Brighton College of Arts and Technology. Redevelopment On 11 December 2013 it was announced that plans for the college to be rebuilt were approved by the local planning committees. It was hoped the new building would be more appropriate for teaching, aiding growth in the local area by creating 141 construction jobs. However, the plan was controversial among students, staff and residents. This is partly due to part of the college plot being sold off for housing and many departments being reduced in size. ==Courses==

The college offers vocational courses, academic and vocational A-levels, BTEC National and First Diplomas and NVQs, and progression to its own Higher Education courses in conjunction with the University of Brighton. ==Awards==

The College's carpentry department was awarded a City & Guilds Medal for Excellence eleven times from 1996. The college also achieved the ‘Action for Business Colleges’ (AfBC) accreditation, marking the college’s responsiveness to the needs of the local business community. In addition the college was also awarded a 'Centre of Vocational Excellence' (CoVE) status in Digital Design, Instrumentation, Automation and Control Engineering, Heritage Engineering, Business, Management and Finance, Hospitality and Tourism. ==Alumni==

Famous alumni of the college include: • Julie Christie, actress • Navnit Dholakia, Baron Dholakia, Liberal Democrat politician • Bob Goody, actor and writer • Isa Ibrahim, Bruneian lawyer and politician • Graham Kerr, chef ("The Galloping Gourmet") • Deborah Meaden, businesswoman on ''Dragons' Den'' • Steve Ovett, track athlete, Olympic gold medalist • Dame Flora Robson, actress • Arumugam Vijiaratnam, engineer and Olympic athlete ==See also==