Vocational courses
NB: All Extended Diploma courses require a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics unless otherwise stated.
Subject | Level | Minimum requirements |
ART & DESIGN |
Foundation |
Aged 18+ with four GCSEs, grade C or above, and at least one A Level to include an Art & Design subject. Mature students with experience will be considered on merit. Applicants are required to bring a portfolio to interview |
ART & DESIGN |
Extended Diploma |
Grade B in GCSE Art & Design. Applicants are required to bring a portfolio to interview |
BUSINESS |
Extended Diploma |
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BUSINESS & TOURISM |
Combined First Certificate/First Award |
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CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT |
Level 2 Technical Diploma (TBC) |
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CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT |
Extended Diploma |
Caution to applicants - grade 5s may be needed to progress to teacher training, but this is not yet announced, discuss at interview |
CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION |
Extended Diploma |
Applicants are set a task to complete prior to interview |
ENGINEERING |
Level 2 Diploma |
Standard entry requirements plus grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics and grade D in another technical subject like Science of Resistant Materials |
ENGINEERING |
Extended Diploma |
Grade C in GCSE Science and grade 4 in GCSE Maths |
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME |
Fedex, Bridge |
Interview, references and College assessment |
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
Extended Diploma |
Grade C in GCSE Science |
ICT & COMPUTING |
Extended Diploma |
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INFORMATION & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY |
Extended Certificate (Level 2) |
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PATHWAYS |
Individual Learning Plan |
Reviews, assessments and introductory visits |
PERFORMING ARTS |
Extended Diploma |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature. GCSE Dance and/or Drama are desirable. Alternatively, a Distinction grade at BTEC Level 2. Applicants are required to attend an audition and interview. |
PUBLIC SERVICE / SOCIAL STUDIES |
Level 2 Diploma |
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PUBLIC SERVICE / SOCIAL STUDIES |
Extended Diploma |
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RSL MUSIC PRACTIONER |
Extended Diploma |
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature or English Language. |
SCIENCE (FORENSIC AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION) |
Extended Certificate |
Grade C in two GCSE Science subjects or Merit grade in BTEC Science |
SCIENCE (FORENSIC AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION) |
Extended Diploma |
Grade C in two GCSE Science subjects or Merit grade in BTEC Science |
SPORT |
Level 2 Diploma |
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SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES |
Extended Diploma |
Grade C in GCSE Science |
TRAVEL & TOURISM |
Extended Diploma |
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TRAVEL & TOURISM |
Extended Certificate |