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BTEC Animal Care - Level 2In Animal Care, we have a wide selection of animals in our dedicated animal area, allowing you to learn all the key caring skills in a practical way, guided by our animal specialists. You will also be given the opportunity to travel and visit many places to see how animals are used and looked after including Flamingo Land, the police, local parks and stables.

AS-level ArchaeologyEnjoyable, informative and interesting is how our students describe AS Archaeology. You will venture out to museums and places of interest and study the weird and wonderful people of the past in prehistoric Britain and Europe. We are the only college in this area to offer this fascinat-ing and engaging course, where you will learn how archaeological sites are discovered, excavated and recorded, and how the material recovered can be used to develop an understanding of how ancient people lived and what they believed. Not only do we enjoy what we do, we’re good at it too – Archaeology students achieve well with most gaining qualifications above their targets.

BTEC Art & Design - Level 2If you enjoy your painting and drawing and like being challenged to explore a variety of exciting approaches in art, this course will enable you to develop your skills so that you can progress onto a range of specific art courses, such as Fashion or Graphic Design. You will visit gal-leries and museums, work with visiting artists and take part in gallery exhibitions such the Ferens’ “Precious Cargo” show.

A-level Art (Digital Photography)Choosing AS Digital Photography at Wilberforce will give you the opportunity to learn how to use a camera, explore a variety of specialist techniques to allow you to become an insightful and effective photographer. On this course, you will develop your own responses to themes that you choose and produce photographic images that are unique and personal to you. We allow you to explore more than digital approaches, with experiments in darkroom and pin-hole approaches and field visits to inspire your work.

A-level Art (Fine Art) When you choose AS Fine Art you begin the journey to becoming an actual painter, sculptor or printmaker! Because of the way we deliver our course, you will be developing your work to themes you choose, guided by experts in painting, printmaking, photography and new media, and will explore ways of working you have not encountered before. Like to work on ambitious scales? As you progress through the course, you will experience the thrill of working on large-scale canvas, as well as your own creative surfaces. You also enjoy the chance to do life drawing, go on gallery visits and work with visiting artists.

there are lots of different subjects on offer at Wilberforce, no matter where your interests and skills lie. We know that sometimes students find it hard to choose which subjects to study at college, and may change their minds many times between the time of application and the start of the course. For this reason, we have put together this short guide to all the courses we offer at Wilberforce. For those who are decided - fantastic! this will give you some new information on your choices to get you ready for september. For those who are still thinking, this may help you make up your mind.

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A-level Art (Textiles & Fashion) By choosing Textiles, you are embarking on a great experience in making art from creative and original approaches. You will put the skills you learn into fashion projects which allow you to cre-ate unique outcomes – highly desirable fashion accessories. You will be able to use a wider range of approaches which are involved in the production of textiles and the subject is often a popular option to study with our BTEC in Fashion and Clothing. You will have opportunities to showcase your work in our annual fashion show.

BTEC Beauty Therapy - Level 2 & 3We can’t wait to see you at the start of your course. You are joining the college at a really excit-ing time, as we have fantastic new facilities and equipment. Our large salon is really modern and is filled with all of the products and kit that you will need to learn how to provide a huge range of treatments. It won’t be long until you get some ‘hands-on’ experience and can start to practice your new skills at home on family and friends. You will find your teachers to be friendly and sup-portive and you will be learning in a relaxed atmosphere. Finally, unlike many other colleges, the cost of everything you will need to complete your course will be covered by us!

A-level BiologyThere are many reasons to study Biology at Wilberforce. You will cover a broad range of interest-ing and important topics such as cell structure, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and ecology. This will give you the breadth of knowledge you need to study Biology, Medicine or other science-based degrees at university. You will be taught by an enthusiastic team of staff with a range of qualifications and experience, including research and field work. At the end your first year with us, you will visit the Yorkshire Coast to undertake some field work. You will also benefit from a range of enrichment activities such as trips, guest speakers and opportunities to work with our partners HYMS and the University of Hull campus at Scarborough.

BTEC Business - Level 3This course allows you to learn business skills in an interactive way. Trips take place to Cadbury World, The Deep and Alton Towers. An extended trip to Paris is planned for next year to see business in action at Disneyland Paris. Use your own ideas to generate business plans, as seen on ‘Dragon’s Den’ and take part in the development and presentation of promotional materials just like the candidates on ‘The Apprentice’. If you’re a budding entrepreneur, this is the course for you!

A-level Business StudiesIn Business Studies, teamwork is essential and will lie at the heart of your interactive lessons. Our teaching team have a raft of extensive industrial experience to share with you, and will give you the grounding in buisness principles which will prepare you for further study or even setting up your own company as an entreprenuer. You will have the opportunity to learn about business on a national and even international scale, including trips to Alton Towers and Paris. You will interact with guest speakers from the real world of business and make contact with prospective employ-ers, such as accountancy firms like Kaplan and Smailes Goldie. You will also have the opportunity to enter the Hull BASE Competition run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW), which we have won in both 2011 and 2012. “The Business!”

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A-level ChemistryYou will be taught all the key practical techniques by experienced chemists in our well-stocked labs. You will be given an outstanding package of resources to help you develop your understanding and the opportunity to develop these skills further outside of lessons, whether on trips or external speakers coming in and sharing the expert knowledge. Recently, students of Chemistry obtained 100% pass rate. We are an enthusiastic team of staff with a range of qualifications and experience, including research and field work. At the end of your first year, you can expect to do field work on the Yorkshire Coast. We also strive to include a range of enrichment activities such as trips and guest speakers. We enjoy close relationships with local university departments such as HYMS and the University of Hull campus at Scarborough.

CACHE Childcare & Education (Level 3)If you love spending time with young children, then this is the course for you! You will take part in a wide range of childcare placements, such as local primary schools, children’s centres and nurseries. The curriculum is wide and varied, giving you the opportunity to learn through visits to experience alternative approaches to education, culture and religion. Our teachers have significant experience in the field of child studies, along with the relevant professional qualificiations. There are fantastic opportunities for you to move towards a great career in childcare by undertaking this course, as our students make outstanding progress and go on to higher education or employment in the sec-tor.

A-level Classical CivilisationHow accurate was the HBO series, Rome? What would life have been like for a Gladiator? This course is fascinating, informative and historically stimulating. You will benefit from excellent teach-ing and guidance by teachers who are qualified in the subject and ensure students achieve excellent pass rates. Modules offered at AS are the study of the master tactician Hannibal and his attempt to subdue the might of Rome during the second Punic War and the study of the work, genius and the times of the great orator, Senator and Father of the Roman Nation, Cicero. You will also have a range of additional opportunities, such as visiting Roman York and Hadrian’s Wall.

A-level Communication and CultureThis is the perfect course for students who like to reflect and analyse situations, and circumstances in everyday culture.The students that completed this course last year outperformed the students from other colleges on average by 7% at A-level and by 6% at AS. This is a fabulous achievement. However, this has not been a one off; students studying this course have consistently performed highly leading to 100% pass rate for three years straight at A-level. Along with a history of tremen-dous success students have also enjoyed lively discussion, debate and a trip to join the auidence of The Jeremy Kyle show, and see live TV in action.

BTEC Creative Media Production - Level 2You will work on a variety of exciting projects such as web design, film, print and audio production amongst other things. You will be given your own space within a department benefitting from 60 editing suites and high definition cameras, which are free for you to borrow and use. As a student studying a media related course, you will also enjoy a whole range of extra-curricular activities including trips to The Jeremy Kyle show, the BBC studios, local cinemas, and you will have the op-portunity to participate in our very own Oscar style ceremony.

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BTEC Dance - Level 2 & 3Studying Dance at Wilberforce will guarantee many trips to theatres and other dance perform-ance venues both locally and nationally. You will regularly perform in the professional performance theatre at college as part of your assessments, as most of your work will be practical. You will learn a variety of styles from contemporary, street dance through to salsa and rock n roll. Because this course is equivalent to one A-level you can study lots of other courses alongside it.

A-level Drama & Theatre StudiesLove theatre and want to know how it all works – on stage and behind the scenes? Then this is the course for you! You will study plays from the point of view of performance – totally different to school! The study of Live Theatre is essential to your success and we make sure that you expe-rience plenty of it on the ‘big stages’ around the country as part of our offer, as we visit London, Stratford, Leeds, Manchester… and of course, at home in Hull. You can indulge your passion for acting, learn how to direct or create effective lighting and sound for a performance in our fantastic performance theatre, or develop sets, costumes and masks in this flexible course.

A-level EconomicsMoney makes the world go round (and crash and burn!) - you will find out how by studying Eco-nomics! You will have the opportunity of learning about the ups and downs of the global ecomonic picture, such as the current economic crisis, in an exciting and enjoyable way. There will be lots of interactive activities, the chance to work with others and learn from speakers who have been successful in the world of finance and business. You will get to go on a trip to London, so that you can see the City at first hand. You will also take part in competitions, for example, Apprentice style challenges where you get the chance to buy and sell shares to see how good you are at making money!

BTEC Engineering - Level 2This course will give you a strong basis to launch you into a career in engineering whether you in-tend going on to gain higher qualifications or moving into employment. There will be opportunities to visit local companies and see how engineering plays a key part in the local economy. Engineering affects all aspects of our lives and through this course you will discover the world of engineering, its new developments, processes and products. In addition you will be able to explore more about the job sector you want to work in and develop skills in working on projects on your own and with others.

A-level English LanguageThe Language course is one of our most popular and you are guaranteed a personal, exciting and engaging experience. You will learn lots of exciting new things about how language works in differ-ent situations; you will never listen to a conversation in the same way again! You will learn about how language is adapted for stage, television and stories so that you can create your own ‘profes-sional’ creative writing coursework. You will learn to analyse the language of comedians, actors, TV journalists and advertising so that you can choose which area of spoken language you want to focus on. This is a flexible and exciting course that gives you the opportunity to gain valuable skills and pursue some personal ‘language interests’.

A-level English Language & LiteratureLove both literature and language, but can’t bring yourself to choose? Get the best of both worlds with this exciting course? The Language & Literature course is entirely separate from the single courses and covers a range of exciting modern literature, alongside the study of language, to create something quite unique that is guaranteed to keep your interest.

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A-level English LiteratureThis is a very popular course where a range of literature is approached in practical, yet exciting ways. Studying English Literature texts, old and new, you will learn to make connections, both with-in, and between texts, that you never imagined existed. You will experience Literature in a range of formats and see live theatre to enrich your studies. You will be learning in a department that encourages you to pursue your own literary interests through your coursework from the start: a rare opportunity not to be missed! All our English students go far, both at college and beyond, with students securing places to study at Cambridge, Liverpool, Leeds, York and many more fantastic universities.

BTEC Fashion & Clothing - Level 3By choosing to study Fashion full-time at Wilberforce you will have the best opportunity to learn the skills that will allow you to succeed in this highly demanding area of work. We have a fantastic set of projects allowing you to develop your skills in designing and creating garments. You will also have the chance to show your work through our popular and successful charity fashion shows, go on not-to-be-missed trips like Clothes Show Live, and work with industry professionals to devel-oping your work even further. Fashion is a really exciting creative industry, and this course will help you develop your skills and confidence to pursue a career in this area.

A-level French (including time in France)Bienvenue chers étudiants! First of all congratulations on your wise choice: learning French will open many doors on a professional level. Taught by a native speaker, you will discover all the subtle-ties of the French language, alongside the culture of the many French speaking countries. Obviously, a trip to France is a must in order to apply your French in a real context and to gain an idea on how French people live. To do so, you will use many authentic documents, such as newspaper articles, TV programmes, films and music. To maximise your success, you will have access to online resource materials which will enable you to improve your four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Alors à très bientôt!

A-level Film StudiesLove film? Who doesn’t? Join us and you will study topics such as British Horror; American clas-sics such as Fight Club and American Psycho; and investigate how cinema makes us laugh, cry and scream. Your lessons will be taught in specially designed classrooms with surround sound and high definition projectors. Students taking this course have gone on to study degrees in a range of sub-jects including: film, media, English, Law, journalism and architecture. As a student studying a media related course, you will also enjoy a whole range of extra-curricular activities including trips to local cinemas.

BTEC Graphic Design & IllustrationDuring this course at Wilberforce, you will be working with a set of experts in their field who will help you to create original and exciting work using a range of approaches both old and new. We use state-of-the-art technology to allow students to keep up to date with the rapidly changing world of graphic design. This will give you an advantage when you leave us with a full portfolio of work which shows a wide range of skills including photography, animation, 3D construction, tradi-tional painting and drawing, life drawing and responses developed through field and gallery visits.

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A-level Graphics (Product Design)Want to see your designs sold in their millions in your local supermarktet? Choosing AS Prod-uct Design at Wilberforce gives you a great opportunity to work with up to date technology and approaches to build your design skills to help you pursue a career in the creative industries. You will also enjoy working with a firm of architects that will provide you with a valuable work experience and make you aware of the demands of working in the real world. You will produce a great set of 2D and 3D work from experiences like these, along with our field visits and other links with industry. Product Design with us provides the best opportunity to work with this kind of modern Design and Technology course.

A-level Government & Politics Fascinating, informative and of contemporary relevance, Government and Politics is a relatively new course that has been a big hit! Students benefit from excellent teaching and guidance by teachers who are qualified in, and have experience of, the subject. Modules offered at AS are the study of People, Parties and Pressure Groups, Constitution and Government. In the second year we examine politics in the USA! Students enjoy a range of additional opportunities: visiting speakers, for example from the Ministry of Defence, a trip to the Houses of Parliament in Lon-don and the opportunity to discuss and debate the current issues of the day.

BTEC Hairdressing - Level 2We are really excited to welcome you on this fantastic new course. In our brand new salon, you will learn the basic theory and practical aspects of hairdressing to prepare you for a career in the exciting hairdressing industry. You will learn a huge range of new skills, from colouring hair and conducting client consultations, to customer services. This is the perfect course for anyone with creative flair, who loves working with people.

BTEC Health and Caring - Level 2 & 3Health and Social Care courses offer opportunities for you to succeed at the highest level. The outstanding teaching takes place in a new, innovative building, by a team of experienced, well-qualified professionals. You will undertake frequent and varied placements with our part-ners within the local community. You will have the chance to go on trips, such as Dove House Hospice, Tweendykes School and Buckingham Day Centre, and learn from visiting speakers. The department offers a ‘caring’ environment, with staff prepared to go the extra mile to enable you to achieve your goals. Many of our students go on to university to study for a career in the car-ing sector, and so can you.

A-level HistoryInteresting, informative and challenging are just some of the ways our students describe AS His-tory. We are unique in this area in offering a choice of both Medieval and Modern History. In Modern History, you will study themes such as Communism in the emergence of the Bolshevik state in Russia, as well as democracy in action through the quest for racial equality in America after World War Two. Empire and its demise in India are also addressed. If your preference is to study an earlier period, you can study England under the Norman and Angevin kings, a period which covers the thrills of the Battle of Hastings and fascinating characters like Richard the Li-onheart and “bad” King John. The role of kingship is explored thoroughly in a study of the reign of Henry VIII. History is brought to life through visits to key sites such as Lincoln Castle and Whitby Abbey. Not only do we engage with gripping and controversial periods of history, but with our successful team of teachers and senior examiners, our students also achieve well in our exams with 100% pass rates at A-level achieved year on year.

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A-level Information TechnologyThis is one of those great subjects that lets you maximise on your own strengths. Information is everywhere with innovative new technologies emerging daily, so ICT is a sound career move. This course is designed for people who are everyday users of computers and who want to know more about ICT generally. Awareness of the impact of IT on individuals, organisations and society is covered in some detail. We have guest speakers who come into lessons to give you a business prospective on topics covered. We visit offsite locations to see how ICT is incorpo-rated into businesses e.g. University of Hull. A-level ICT is an excellent preparation and support for a wide range of degree courses.

BTEC IT and IT Practitioners - Level 2 & 3The IT department offers you a wide range of practical courses, provides fantastic resources and excellent support. Staff with expertise in web design, computer game design, animation and other IT specialism’s will work with you to attain the highest possible achievement. The BTEC IT courses showed an excellent pass rate in 2011 with 100% of students passing Level 3 Certifi-cate and Diploma, with very high numbers achieving distinction or distinction star grades. The IT courses at Wilberforce can lead you on to degree level qualifications or employment.

A-level LawYou will benefit from a variety of activities including trips to the Law Courts in Hull and Lincoln, and an informative and valuable visit to Hull Prison where we meet a current pris oner. The course itself is also varied and interesting; you will explore how you could train to become a solicitor or barrister, how the court system works and how far the police can go in using their powers of stop and search and arrest. If you have ever thought of working in the legal profession, this is an ideal choice for you. Some of our past students are now reading Law at universities including Cambridge, Northumbria, Leeds and Hull. If this is your aim, Law at Wilberforce is the obvious choice for you.

BTEC Law - Level 3Imagine yourself working in a solicitors firm, giving advice to criminal defendants accused of as-sault! You could be doing just that if you choose to study Law at BTEC Level 3. BTEC Law has been described as fun, enjoyable and challenging by current students. You will also benefit from hands on experience, visiting local magistrates and crown courts, and a guided tour around Hull Prison with the opportunity to meet convicted prisioners. You will benefit from the extensive knowledge of the teachers who are law specialists and have broad and extensive experience teaching law.

A-level Mathematics and Further MathematicsThe results achieved by Maths students at Wilberforce just get better and better! The Of-sted inspector in this year’s inspection said that the organisation and teaching of the A-level Maths and Further Maths courses were the best he’d seen anywhere in the country! What sets Wilberforce apart is the care given to helping students outside of lessons in additional support sessions, to one-to-one help and to the creation of notebooks, homework booklets and online resources that students really understand and find really useful. Just under half of all grades achieved last year were A*, A or B!

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A-level MediaHave you been watching the phone hacking scandal unfold with fascination, and wonder how newspapers really work? If so, Media is the course for you. For the past four years students have shown tremendous improvement and had tremendous success on this A-level course resulting in 100% pass rate. The A-level students that sat last year’s examination performed better than students at similar colleges by 7% and the AS students outperformed other colleges by 15% on average. Academic success is not the only thing students take away from the course; you will visit BBC studios, local cinemas and be introduced to the contentious topics of censorship by a British Board of Film Classification examiner.

BTEC Media Production (TV and Film) - Level 3All of the students that completed this course last year achieved elements of distinction and 36% achieved triple distinction. This meant that they were all eligible to go on to study at degree level and most chose this option, deciding to go into the fields of: Games Design, Media Production, Media Studies and TV & Film Design. On this course you will benefit from the use of 60 editing suites, high definition cameras, fresh and exciting hardware and software for video capture whilst you work under the guidance of industry professionals.The media is an industry that is consist-ently growing, developing and moving forward, join us and you won’t get left behind.

BTEC Music Technology- Level 3Music Technology is a new course which will take place in our newly refurbished music tech-nology suite (to be built over summer). This course is full time so you will learn about lots of different topics, some of which are practical and some written, giving you the vital skills you will need to work in the music industry, You will learn about musical production techniques, sound creation and manipulation and acoustics for muscians to name but just a few. Our highly quali-fied staff have both teaching and industrial experience and are a very motivated department that encourage students to get involved in all aspects of performance.

BTEC Musical Theatre - Level 3Musical Theatre is a new and exciting course which will take you on the journey from variety performance to west end productions. You will perform your newly learnt skills of muscial theatre production, singing and variety performance to many different audiences. You will have the opportunity to undertake trips to theatres and other performance venues both locally and nationally. Because this course is equivalent to one A-level you can study lots of other courses along side it.

A-level Physical EducationWell done on selecting PE as your choice of course to study at Wilberforce Sixth Form College! We are a very successful department with outstanding results. Staff have a range of specialised knowledge and skills and this is reflected in the units that are taught, and these are complement-ed with the excellent facilities at the college soon to be extended further with the construction of a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). Part of our PE curriculum involves the use of guest speak-ers from local professional clubs who we work closely with. Trips regularly take place to local and National Centres of Excellence, for example, the English Institute of Sport. You will also be given the opportunity to obtain qualifications in Badminton as part of your PE course.

A-level Performance StudiesBuild your confidence, skills and range with our passionate and dedicated Performing Arts de-partment. If you chose to study Performance Studies at Wilberforce you can guarantee that you will join us on many trips to theatres and other performance venues both locally and nationally. We regularly perform in the college theatre and in and around the local community. We have links with Hull Truck theatre and study the work of John Godber amongst other playwrights.

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A-level PhysicsYou will be taught by a specialist physicist and a mechanics specialist in our well-stocked labs. You will receive an excellent resource pack and will be given every opportunity to engage with the surrounding physics and engineering community, whether working on the alternative energy challenge, or visiting Drax and the medical physics labs at the local hospital. In their recent ex-ams, Physics students obtained a 100% pass rate.

BTEC Public Services - Level 2 & 3When you choose to study Public Services at Wilberforce Sixth Form College you will experi-ence a fun and vibrant course packed with interesting challenges. You can experience the thrill of kayaking in the open waters or set your sights higher taking part in rock climbing. Our di-verse range of staff have worked within the public services and they will introduce you to the knowledge you need to be successful in a public service career. You will study units such as: Pub-lic Service Skills, Health and Fitness, Crime and Its Effects and Law. You will have the opportunity to meet various teams that work within the public services and gain first hand experience. In the Public Services department we believe that if you try your hardest and embrace all activities then you will succeed.

A-level PsychologyPsychology is a very popular subject. Students of all abilities regularly comment on the approach-ability of the teaching staff. Staff are well qualified and experienced and have a history of success-fully guiding students to achieve at college and beyond. We encourage our students to take their learning beyond college and therefore provide you with opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to the outside world. For example, by using film to investigate human behav-iour and interactions, as many films have psychological themes, such as ‘Before I go to sleep’ and ‘Shutter Island’. Opportunities to meet therapists who are trained in psychological work such as CBT techniques are also offered and a visit to a theme parks to watch human behaviour is always an enjoyable day out. Practical research tasks are part of the exciting approach to teach-ing that we deliver, with opportunities for you to set up experiments and surveys and conduct these. Particularly interesting topics include questions of why do people become addicted to gambling, and why do people obey? You will have an opportunity to reflect on your learning in a comfortable environment in the Bean Bag room, a unique facility to enhance student experience and learning.

A-level Religious Studies If you have an inquisitive mind, and enjoy exploring things from many different perspectives, then this is the ideal A-level for you. Through study and debate, you will consider philosophy, ethics and the world’s major religions. You will explore the role of religion in contemporarysociety, in additional to considering the main world religions in details. To support your learning, you will have the opportunity to visit sites of religious significance, for example, St Paul’s Ca-thedral in London, holy shrines such as our lady of Walsingham or York Minister, as well as local churches, Mosques, Sikh temples and synagogues.

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A-level SociologyStudents report that they particularly enjoy the topic of identity and how the ideas of femininity and masculinity have changed. Should we return to the traditional roles of the past? Has Femini-sation of the work place led to a break down of family life, crime and deviance in society and the crisis of masculinity? Is this why boys are underachieving at school? Students are encouraged to watch extracts of films to illustrate sociological themes such as ‘Fight Club’ which raises issues of identity and the crisis of masculinity, and the topic of crime is investigated throughout AS and A-Level. Students enjoy researching subcultures and particularly appreciate the opportunity to observe and interview Goths when we go to Whitby Goth festival. The subject is a living one and skilful use of contemporary events allows the students to see just how relevant their studies are to the world around them. For example, applying sociological ideas and explanations to the Summer riots in 2011. Staff are regularly available to support students outside of their classroom learning and are encouraged to take an opportunity to reflect on learning in a com-fortable environment in the Bean Bag room, a unique facility to en¬hance student experience and learning.

A-level Spanish (including time in Spain)This course is designed to build upon what you have learnt at GCSE. We will take your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to the next level whilst keeping you up to date with what is going on in the Spanish speaking world. You will have access to an abundance of online resource materials which will give you plenty of opportunities to hone your language skills both during lessons and working independently. You will also attend weekly conversation classes to improve your confidence and fluency when speaking Spanish. During the course you will have the op-portunity of visiting Spain where you will be able to apply your Spanish for real and experience Spanish culture. Last but not least, gaining a qualification in Spanish at this level will impress fu-ture employers and open doors to a multitude of careers.

BTEC Sport - Level 2 & 3If you are dreaming of a career in sport, then this is the course for you. This course has achieved 100% pass rate for the last three years. You will also be well-supported to pursue the success you desire in your chosen sport (or sports!) in local and national competitions. There has been significant sporting success for the ladies football team who are the current BCS Northern Champions as well as the college’s 1st team netball who made it through to the last 16 in the country in the BCS cup. You will benefit from the expertise of guest speakers from local profes-sional clubs, and trips to local and National Centres of Excellence, such as the English Institute of Sport. You will also be also given the opportunity to obtain qualifications in a range of coaching courses, including netball, rugby and football, as well as leadership opportunities.

BTEC Travel and Tourism - Level 2 & 3When studying Travel and Tourism, you get to meet many other people who are interested in the same area of work and members of staff who have worked in the industry. As part of the course you re-enact aspects of the industry and not only learn where different countries are and what they have to offer; but you also take part in visits and residential visits to many places in the UK and Europe. We offer trips to Blackpool, York, Leeds, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Moors and over the years the residential unit has taken us to places including London, Dublin and Barcelona. So, if you are interested in travelling or working in the industry, this is the best course for you!