Thurrock and Basildon College is located in Basildon in the county town of Essex. The College offers 4 types of courses in the form of full time, part time, corporate and international programs. There are 4 main divisions which are community studies, creative and cultural industries, service industries, and technology. Additionally, the College also offers BA (Honors) and foundation degree in play work and youth studies, and play work and therapeutic play work, apprenticeships as well as trade union education to its students.