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YO U R HNC HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2022-2023 fe awards 2019 Winner Sixth form college of the year
Get ready to explore our outstanding, award winning College Please see below for details of our Open Event series for Year 11 students who would like to find out more about applying to join HNC in September 2022. “The atmosphere within College is Explore your HNC Explore your HNC Bookable subject always positive. This helps everyone from Home face to face* tasters* to learn and motivates you to achieve Tuesday 8th February 2022 - twilight Wednesday 29th more. The teachers are absolutely Thursday 21 October st event. Full details about this event, September 5.30pm - 8.30pm (last admittance 8pm) including the booking system, will open in early December. brilliant, and outside of the classroom Our virtual Open Event is your there is a lively atmosphere, with lots of opportunity to get ahead in exploring Saturday 13th November your options from the comfort of 10.00am - 1.00pm extra curricular opportunities available. your own home. The virtual platform features a range of great content (last admittance 12.30pm) I would encourage anyone joining HNC including lesson taster videos, student Wednesday 1st December to make the most of what’s on offer videos and an interactive virtual tour. 5.30pm - 8.30pm (last admittance 8pm) inside and outside the classroom. This On Wednesday 29th September our staff and our Head Student team will has been vital in helping me to secure a Our face to face Open Events are your be running a live Q&A session. opportunity to meet our staff and place at Cambridge University.” explore our state-of-the-art facilities. nal/local *Subject to any natio Please note the virtual Open Event You will meet our students too, and Pl ea se en sure you restrictions. resources will remain available for the for the hear why they chose HNC. You will check our website ent duration of our application window. also be able to ask your questions most up-to-date ev nding about the subjects we offer and discover more about life at HNC. information before on these da at te s te ISAAC LATHAM School: Royds Hall Academy Studied: A Level History, A Level Law, DID YOU KNOW A Level English Language and Literature You can take a look around our outstanding Campus via our virtual This prospectus is interactive! Wherever you see the icon to the left you can click the link Destination: History at the University of Cambridge tour. Click here to access this to view our interactive content which we hope will bring your HNC prospectus to life. 2 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 3
We are delighted that you are considering joining our outstanding College. We are confident that by choosing us, you will benefit from an excellent sixth form education that will make you stand out from the crowd, and support your progression to a successful future. From Oxford and Cambridge to The Huddersfield New College experience Manchester and Leeds, our students goes far beyond the learner experience, can be found in the best universities however. We also help you to develop your in the UK. They can also be found on interests and talents through our extensive high quality apprenticeships and in enrichment programme, and we help you the world of work, building successful to develop personally and socially through careers. our Aspire programme. Both enhance your employability, and help to ensure that We know that the key to success at you leave our College as a well-rounded, university or in a future career is to responsible, respectful and resilient young study the courses that matter most adult. to you, to enable you to achieve highly. This is why we offer such a Our students speak with great affection diverse range of courses, including A about the College. It is a happy, safe and Levels, BTECs and a dedicated Level supportive place to learn. They enjoy their 2 programme. In fact, we are the only time with us. College locally where you can combine the study of A Level and BTEC. This We very much hope that after exploring diverse curriculum offer alongside our College, virtually and in person, you can our highly qualified and enthusiastic see yourself as a student at Huddersfield teachers ensures our students receive New College. If you can, we are confident an outstanding experience and secure that you will enjoy your time with us too. outstanding outcomes. Angela Wiliams OBE Principal 4 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 5
When you choose HNC you are choosing an outstanding, award winning College. Every student who joins us is expected to ASPIRE. This means The top reasons our students choose you will be: us are: Ambitious; to realise your full potential Supportive; of this ambition and so making the We are Ofsted outstanding and have also won a wide range of most of everything the College has to national awards in recognition of how we help every young offer you person achieve their full potential Passionate; about learning new things We are one of the best Colleges in the country for the results Inspiring; TOP our students achieve. We are in the top 10% of Colleges for A YOUR HNC your staff by your passion to learn 10% student progress – which means our students do much better new things and your development into than predicted a rounded, responsible and resilient S young adult Respectful; We offer a wide range of courses and you can study A Levels, A Levels and BTECS, or solely BTECs P of your own uniqueness and the uniqueness of others We are a friendly and welcoming community. We value I Encouraging; of yourself to be the best that you can be everyone as unique individuals R We provide an exceptional College experience. This boosts university, job and apprenticeship applications. Our students E Your whole College experience at HNC by ASPIRE. will be underpinned move on from College to fantastic destinations (see page 40) bitions, if you Whatever your am ac hieve them. ASPIRE you will ck to achieve a high If you are on tra ades at 7, 8 or 9 then number of GCSE gr for our We are outstanding because our students and staff are you will be eligible e outstanding. As a member of our community, you will Aspire XL programm r de ta ils – see page 36 fo stand out too 6 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 7
is Achieving your best r sim ple underpinned by ou oa ch . 100% A Level ABC appr All students are expected to: pass rate Attend... well, be punctual and wear their membership badge with pride ULTS Be respectful... GOLD MEDAL RES FOR THE of others, both inside and outside of College CLASS OF 2021 99% BTEC Commit... to working hard, and to achieving their very best pass rate 77% of students achieved A*, A or B (or equivalent) 89% of students achieved A*-C grades at A Level “Respect is at the heart of everything 93% of students at HNC.” achieved A*-C (equivalent) grades in BTEC 8 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 9
Welcome to our award winning College “Subject teachers provided so much extra support We are very proud of the exceptional College experience our students enjoy, which helped me to which is reflected in the results they achieve, and the exciting destinations on to understand even the most which they progress. HNC is in the top 10% of all Colleges nationally for student progress, and this outstanding achievement has been recognised through a range challenging of topics. I have of national awards. Did you know that some of the awards and accolades in our loved my time at HNC.” trophy cabinet include… Ofsted outstanding The Carnegie Centre of in all areas Excellence for Mental SFCA Winner: Social Recognising how we aspire to be the Health in Schools (Further Mobility Award very best in everything we do Education) award in Silver Recognising how we enhance the Recognising how the good mental future professional choices of our well-being of our young people is at young people the heart of our work fe awards 2019 ELLIOT Winner BTEC Provider of the WINTERBOTTOM Leaders in Diversity Recognising how we value uniqueness Sixth form college of the year Year: Silver School: Honley High School in our community Recognising our exceptional TES Sixth Form College approach to the delivery of Studied: A Level Computer Science, of the Year BTEC qualifications, and the A Level Mathematics Recognising how we are a top Sixth outstanding results our young and A Level Physics Form College in the UK people achieve in these Destination: Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Manchester 10 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 11
The five steps a Below you can take urney look at how your jo to HNC to HNC will work in five easy steps An inclusive and diverse Step 1: Research Doing your research is really important, particularly when choosing your courses. College community We recommend: • Visiting our virtual Open Event platform to explore why HNC could be the College for you. Remember, you can watch some taster lesson videos • Attending one of our face to face Open Events to meet our outstanding staff and students, We are incredibly proud of our inclusive and diverse College and get a feel for life on Campus community. Our approach to promoting inclusion and celebrating the • At this early stage, you should carefully research where your preferred courses may lead diversity of the world in which we live has been recognised by the you after HNC. You should also take a look at the entry criteria for these courses National Centre of Diversity. We are a top 3 organisation for Diversity. Step 2: Apply The best way to learn more about our work in promoting and • If you attend a partner school in Kirklees (usually any school without a dedicated Sixth celebrating diversity is by taking a look at it in action - click the icon Form) you will apply via the centralised portal. Your school will direct this process below. • If you attend a non partner school or a school outside Kirklees then you will need to apply online at www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk • It is really important to apply by the deadline of 17th February 2022. As an oversubscribed WATCH NOW College, we are unable to invite late applicants to interview Hear from Erika who leads on the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Step 3: Get ready Inclusion at the College to find out • Your admissions interview will take place between January – March 2022 more about what you can expect • Your admissions interview is a real chance to discuss your ambitions for the future, and ensure your chosen courses will support these • If by this stage you’re still unsure about your course choices or want an opportunity to confirm these are the right ones for you, then we highly recommend you book on to our Subject Tasters on 8th February 2022. See page 2 for details Step 4: Accept your place and explore • If you are successful in your College interview you will receive a conditional offer – this effectively means that if you meet the entry criteria for your courses, you will be able to enrol in August • You must accept your place by 8th April 2022. Places not accepted by the deadline are withdrawn, and cannot be reinstated READY TO APPLY? • Remember, you are free to accept places at more than one College. This is highly ing via our website If you will be apply recommended, if you need more time to decide on your choice of College by clicking here. you can do so now • Accepted applicants will receive a log in to our online College, HNC@Home. This is your plications close on Don’t forget that ap nt online College, and is designed to give you a head start on your studies at HNC . s really importa It’ 17th February 2022 te. to apply by this da su bs cr ibe d Co llege, Step 5: Say hello As an over not be invited • All accepted students are invited to our special orientation Welcome Event in July. This is a late applicants will to interview chance to ask any final questions and explore the Campus • Post GCSE Results Day you will attend your enrolment appointment 12 13 • Then we’ll say hello to you as a new member of our College community!
Subject choice is a core part of YOUR SUBJECTS “College has been your journey to HNC. We offer an excellent preparation exceptional range of courses where for university, both in if you choose to you can study A terms of the subjects I have studied, and Levels, BTECs or a combination how I have learned of both to effectively manage my time. The range of subjects is fantastic, Choosing your courses is a big decision, and we know that getting and I was impressed this right is crucial. Selecting your courses will involve a range of that I was able to factors, but ultimately your study programme needs to support your combine my studies progression from College to university, a job or an apprenticeship. with playing for the Where you are still unsure of what your next step will be, it is Cricket Academy.” important to select a study programme that offers you flexibility. The detailed information about each of our courses will help you to decide if it is the right course for you. Remember, when choosing your courses, it is important to look at their specific entry criteria, and ensure that your predicted GCSE grades will support your entry to these courses. We know that course choice is a big decision, but please don’t panic – there are lots of ways in which we’ll support you to make the best courses choices for you and your future ambitions, and there is plenty of help, support and advice available. KADEN LANCASTER School: The Crossley Heath School Studied: A Level Business, A Level Economics and A Level History WATCH NOW Destination: Business at the Our Careers Manager Dan shares more about the University of Surrey importance of choosing the right study programme from the outset. Click here to hear Dan’s advice 14 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 15
Building your Level 3 study programme: As easy as 1, 2, 3! Before There is a comprehensive choice at HNC. you start We offer A Levels, and a range of BTECs which are available as 1, 2 or 3 A Level equivalents. The very first step when choosing Do the courses support what I want The key is to remember that your study programme should always total your courses is to think about what to do? If you want to go to unviersity, 3 A Levels/A Level equivalents. The table below explains more: you might want to do when you leave some university courses will require College. Although this may seem a you to have studied certain courses. long way off, the qualifications you It is worth taking a look at a few gain at HNC will be key to enabling universities. If you are not sure what your successful progression to you want to do, then it is important to university or the world of work. As choose subjects which offer flexibility. part of our interview process, we will Every one of our courses share a few discuss with you your future ambitions examples of where it could lead to in Qualification How much of my study programme will to check that the courses you are the future Level 3 it take up? choosing meet these. Do I enjoy the subject matter? A Level One A Level qualification Click on the short video below to hear You’ll spend a significant amount of our Careers Manager Dan’s advice time studying it, so you should have BTEC Extended Certificate This is equal to one A Level qualification about making sure that your course a genuine passion for the courses (1 A Level equivalent) choices suit your future ambitions. chosen. Remember, if a university asks BTEC Diploma This is equal to two A Level qualifications (2 A Level equivalent) you to have studied a course, this is BTEC Extended Diploma This is equal to three A Level qualifications – so is Here are some questions you should likely because it will feature heavily in (3 A Level equivalent) therefore a full time study programme often ask yourself: the degree you have selected Am I being open minded? We offer a number of fantastic courses that you might not have studied at WATCH NOW GCSE, but which are valued highly So what possible s course combination Your course combinations are as unique Our Careers by universities. Whilst it’s great to as your ambitions! The infographic Manager Dan shares have a vision for your future, it is are there? on the next page demonstrates how more about why also important to be open to new you might combine your courses. choosing the right possibilities too Remember, your Advanced Level courses is critical course combinations must always add to your future Do I meet the entry criteria? We up to three! ambitions. Click here will only offer places on courses to hear his advice where your GCSE predicted grades demonstrate that you will achieve the entry criteria. If yours don’t, then it is important to look at alternatives 16 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 17
Study programmes “My Progress Tutor encouraged me to apply for some incredible opportunities during my time at College. I completed a Nuffield placement A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL at a Russell Group + + + university and A LEVEL BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE A LEVEL completed the + (1 A Level equivalent) + EPQ qualification. A LEVEL + BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (1 A Level equivalent) It was additional (1 A Level equivalent) opportunities like these that prepared me for my future and helped me to secure an offer for Medicine - my dream career!” BTEC DIPLOMA BTEC DIPLOMA BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA (2 A Level equivalent) (2 A Level equivalent) (3 A Level equivalent) HAFSA + A LEVEL + BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE RAFIQ (1 A Level equivalent) School: Moor End Academy DID YOU KNOW? What if I want to study three singular Studied: A Level Biology, A Level interview, From me eti ng you at your College BTEC Extended Certificates? an d achieve your Chemistry and A Level Psychology you to develop we’ll be supporting wh ate ve r thi s may be. What if I want to study a 4th Whilst this may be possible, if you want to study – vision for the future rt of thi s, not only A Level/A Level equivalent? Destination: is a core pa three singular BTECs we strongly recommend Watch here Our Careers support w yo u ca n sec ure your d ho A fourth A Level (or equivalent) may be Medicine at Hull en su ring you understan , bu t en su ring you that you consider a BTEC Extended Diploma due to learn more next steps to College and beyo nd he lp available to students on our Aspire XL to the workload involved. If you believe such a York Medical School experiences tha t have the skills and be yo nd Co llege programme. To access this, you will need m the cro wd programme is the one for you, this would need to you to stand out fro to be on track to achieve an average GCSE be discussed at interview. point score of 6.4 or higher. See page 36 for details. 18 19
WATCH NOW Hear from our Head “HNC has allowed me to Understanding If you want to study Student, Luke, as he a full Level 3 BTEC programme gives his advice about realise my full potential the Entry Criteria Then as a minimum you will need: choosing courses with your future career in and has increased my mind confidence both inside - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and outside of College. It is important to look at the entry If you want to study My teachers really criteria for your chosen courses. one or more A Levels - GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above supported me to grow For access to any course, you must (if grade 4 or above, will be included as in confidence, which has meet the College’s general entry Then as a minimum you will need: one of the five GCSEs needed) requirements, along with any subject - 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSEs at helped me to communicate specific criteria. The information grade 4 - One vocational equivalent with others and prepare below provides a quick summary, qualification at Pass grade or above for the real world. Access - One of the grade 5s must be in please visit the individual course can be substituted for one GCSE to work placement information listing on our website for either GCSE English Language or grade (excluding GCSE English full details. Literature, but the GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths) opportunities has been Language grade cannot be lower than vital in helping me secure Please note that during your interview, a grade 4 - Plus subject specific entry criteria my dream of a place at part of the process will be to review university studying your reference from school. This - GCSE Maths must be achieved at What happens if I don’t meet grade 4 or above Adult Nursing.” reference will give us an indication of either the A Level or the BTEC the grades you are likely to achieve at - The grades 4 or above in the other Level 3 minimum entry criteria? UMAIR the end of your GCSEs. We therefore strongly recommend that you make GCSE subjects need to be in academic Then you may be able to apply for PANDOR yourself aware of our entry criteria, GCSE subjects and should relate to one of our Level 2 BTEC programmes. School: Upper Batley High School and that of individual courses too, as your chosen courses These are one year programmes that we cannot offer places on courses Studied: BTEC Level 3 Health will provide access to Level 3. To where expected grades are lower than - For a study programme including and Social Care access the Level 2 BTEC programme this. If this is the case for you, your a 4th Level 3 qualification, you are you will need: Destination: Adult Nursing at the interviewer will discuss alternatives required to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades University of Leeds with you. You can link directly to the 7 to 9 and at least a grade 6 in both - Grade 3 in GCSE English Language full entry criteria here https://www. GCSE English Language and GCSE and grade 2 in GCSE Maths huddnewcoll.ac.uk/apply-courses/ Maths. Your GCSE average point score entry-requirements should be above 6.4 - Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent TOP TIP at grade 4 Reme mb er th at the College’s general - Plus you must meet any subject nstrate the entry crite demo ria specific entry criteria - Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 1 GCSE are expected to minimum that you of courses have at grade 2 achieve. A number try cri te ria attached too. subject en alo ngside each These are all listed - Plus you must meet any subject tin g on ou r website course lis specific entry criteria 20 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 21
Course Options WHY NOT WATCH OUR LESSON TASTERS? Don’t forget that you can watch Lesson Taster videos for all of our subjects on offer via our virtual Open Event platform www.hncopenevent.co.uk. These are a brilliant way to take a quick look at what lessons might be like, and to see some of our outstanding staff in action! LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 BTEC BTEC Certificate/ Extended Foundation Certificate/ Extended Foundation A Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ GCSE Extended A Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ GCSE Extended LEVEL Certificate Diploma Extended Certificate LEVEL Certificate Diploma Extended Certificate (equivalent to (equivalent to (equivalent to (equivalent to Diploma (equivalent to (equivalent to Diploma 1 A Level) 2 A Levels) 3 GCSEs) 1 A Level) 2 A Levels) 3 GCSEs) (equivalent to (equivalent to Courses 3 A Levels) Courses 3 A Levels) Art and Design Creative Digital Media (Digital Games) Art and Design – 3D Design Criminology Art and Design – Fine Art Dance Art and Design – Graphic Communication Drama and Theatre Studies Art and Design – Photography Economics Art and Design – Textile Design English Applied Law English Language and Literature Applied Psychology English Literature Applied Science Film Studies Biology French Biology - Applied (Human) Geography Business Health and Social Care Business Studies Health and Social Care - Health Studies Chemistry History Childcare and Education Information Technology Computer Science Information and Creative Creative Digital Media Technology (Digital Film and Video) Law 1 year Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 1 year 3 for 2 years) Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for 2 years) 22 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 23
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 BTEC Certificate/ Extended Foundation A Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ GCSE Extended “My experience at HNC LEVEL Certificate (equivalent to Diploma (equivalent to Extended Diploma Certificate (equivalent to MUDABER has been great. I opted Courses 1 A Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to 3 A Levels) 3 GCSEs) AHMED for a subject I have a keen Mathematics School: Moor End Academy interest in, so I always Mathematics - Further Studied: BTEC Level 3 Creative Media found lessons both Media Studies (Games Development) engaging and fun. Music Performance Destination: Games Development I’ve really enjoyed how Music (Digital Production) at the University of Huddersfield I’ve developed my creative Musical Theatre ideas, and how I’ve also Performance (Creative & Acting) been inspired by the Philosophy, Ethics and Religion work of others in my Physical Education class too. Teachers are Physics incredibly supportive – Politics I’d recommend HNC to Psychology everyone!” Sociology Spanish Sport Sport and Exercise Science Travel and Tourism Travel, Tourism and Events Management 1 year Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for 2 years) SUPPORTING YOU TO PLAN EVERY STEP OF YOUR CAREER Did you know our careers support is outstanding? Our highly qualified Careers team provide a fantastic range of advice and support, including a Meet the Professionals series, bespoke advice, and one to one career planning sessions, to enable you to realise your dreams for the future. See page 28 for full details. 24 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 25
YOUR SUPPORT “The College continued to support its students throughout the pandemic - and their support meant that I was able to flourish in an otherwise difficult year.” Support @ HNC We understand that a happy, healthy student is a successful student. Which is why you can access a wide range of personal well-being support to help you during times of difficulty, and to enhance your wider HNC experience. Take a look in this section to find out more, and remember our online virtual platform and face to face Open Events are a fantastic way to discover more. FAYE GREENWOOD School: Calder High School Studied: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media and A Level English Literature Destination: Film Production at the University of Salford 26 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 27
WATCH NOW Your Progress tastic W e’r e inc red ibly proud of the fan “HNC is inclusive and ns on to wh ich ou r students destinatio Tutors: at the progress. Click here video featuring jus to watch our short t a few of our Alum ni welcoming – there is so much heart of your ab ou t wh ere they are who share more C played in helping now, and the role HN help available and the pastoral support the m to ge t there support really helped me to Your vision excel academically.” Every student at HNC has a Progress for the future: Careers Tutor. This person will be key to your HNC journey, supporting and challenging you every step of the way. ALISTAIR TIPLADY You will meet with them on a weekly School: King James’s High School basis, and they will provide a key link From our first contact with you at your between College and home. Some of College interview we’ll be discussing Studied: A Level Physics, A Level Chemistry the things you can expect from your with you what your future ambitions Organisation and A Level Mathematics Progress Tutor include: are - your chosen study programme is Destination: Engineering and Physical Sciences of course a crucial part in helping you at the University of Nottingham - Working with you to ensure you to achieve these. During your time at HNC you’ll be able to access a huge Problem solving meet our ABC expectations including ensuring you are supported to range of careers based support, advice overcome any obstacles to meeting and opportunities too. these You will be able to book one to Te a m w o r k - Meeting with you to discuss your one appointments, engage in academic progress, and ensuring you work experience, join a Meet the Career planning will form a key WATCH NOW stay on track to success Professionals series and attend a wide Initiative part of tutorial. Your wider College range of events such as our Careers experience will also make a huge - Working with you to support your Fair. You’ll also have the opportunity t e s contribution to you achieving the personal development, such as encouraging your participation in to take part in summer schools to support you to stand out from the crowd post HNC. Communication J ay a o u r H e a d S WATCH NOW Jaya, our He Stud ent (Pastoral) shar es OPTICS vision. This is one of the reasons all students are expected to n ad c a wider College life u participate in enrichment but also o m y fro t pe ct a n ex h u ca more about what yo - Working with you on your steps after College, whether you want to When you join HNC you’ll hear plenty about OPTICS. This refers to the core Self-development more ab o u t w tutorial se ss io ns an d why enrichment is important too because it is fun and it enhances your employability by making you stand u out from the crowd. Take a look at apply to university, for a job or for an apprenticeship. Your Progress Tutor will support you to achieve your skills, knowledge and experiences our Careers support will ensure you develop. Together with your formal yo u r P r o g r e s s T page 34 for further information future dreams! qualifications, these will provide the our blueprint for your future success: Listen to Catherine cip al wi th re sp onsibility Assistant Prin at ares more out wh ab for tutorial who sh l at HN C 28 ria 29 to expect from tuto Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk
Learning Financial DID YOU KNOW? LEARNING SUPPORT CENTRE Support If you ed to take ne an d some time out bu stle of College Help from the hustle Centre life, our Learning Su has a Stude nt W pport Centre also ell -being room. space This provides a quiet If you need help with meeting the wh en yo u ne ed it costs associated with College, we Here at HNC we are proud of offer both Free School Meals and our inclusive and diverse College - Arranging extra time or support in a 16-19 Bursary scheme (eligibility community. If you have any examinations criteria applies). This may include a additional learning support needs, Student - Support for specific learning needs. catering allowance which operates Our Student Well-being service is our Learning Support Centre team Every Mind is here to help. At interview, you’ll These may include learning difficulties, as a daily allowance which can here to support you with all aspects physical disabilities and sensory be spent in our onsite catering Well-being of physical and mental well-being. Matters be invited to share with us any impairments provision. The Bursary scheme You can access support such as: additional learning support needs @ HNC - ESOL support if English is not your first offers support with costs such as – this is so if you do need support, language travel. We also have a Hardship - An LGBTQ+ support group we can ensure this support is put - An NC/DC group which offers you a safe Fund. Full information regarding all - A Student Well-being Manager in place from day one at HNC. The space in which to make new friends of these schemes is made available and officers Your mental well-being is a top support available will be bespoke to ahead of enrolment. - ENJOY sport activities priority at HNC and whilst our you, but could include: WATCH NOW about Student Want to know more to support is comprehensive, we also Cli here to listen ck Well-being at HNC? ge r Re be cca Our welcoming team provide advice ing Mana have a focus upon maintaining and our Student Well-be d o sh are s mo re ab out the services an and support on a comprehensive enhancing mental well-being, and wh a stu de nt pect as support you can ex range of areas such as: building resilience for the future. You can expect special events LEARNING - General health such as our Time to Talk day, along SUPPORT CENTRE - Sexual health with informal drop-ins led by our - Mental health specially trained Student Well- - Housing being Champions. Here at HNC we genuinely believe it is good to talk – and you’ll see a vast range of support available. Independent Learning We are proud to have been awarded the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools (Further Education) Award at Silver WATCH NOW Hub out our If you’d like to find out more ab standard. This reflects how as a GOOD TO KNOW Ce ntr e, ple ase take ff are trained Learning Support ere you College we are working hard to A number of our sta a look at our short video he re wh Across Campus you can access our Independent Learning Mental First ders. Ai ad of Ad dit ion al Learning ensure that your good mental well- m in a number of wa ys, will meet our He ers Hubs. These are not connected to subject areas, and are You can identify the , along with memb being is being promoted. ly tra ine d to su pp ort Support Chris. Chris Op en Events freely available for quiet, independent study. You can and they are special s of his team, att en d all of ou r mental health issue le to speak to you anyone experiencing and will be availab access PCs in many areas, along with ideas to support pp ort pri or to you making an about this su your academic studies, such as useful apps, websites and applicatio to HNC n resources. 30 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 31
“I loved taking part in the national Poetry by YOUR EXTRAS Heart competition. It was a fantastic experience that challenged me and helped me to develop self-confidence and public Extras @ HNC speaking skills.” When choosing a College you will consider a wide range of factors. Here at HNC we are proud of the extra opportunities available to students outside of the classroom – we believe they are extra-ordinary! These extras not only add to your College experience, but help you to develop your skills, knowledge and resilience, and stand head and shoulders above the crowd! The following pages share more about these extras. MEDA BAUSYTE School: Bradford Girls’ Grammar School Studied: A Level Economics, A Level English Language and Literature and A Level Film Studies Destination: Economics with Japanese at the University of Leeds 32 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 33
GET ACTIVE Maintaining physical well-being is key GET QUALIFIED 1 02 to your academic success. You can Achieving an additional qualification R2 use our onsite Fitness Suite for free, enhances your skills and knowledge Student trial for a Sports Academy, or join our NE W F O and helps you to stand out from Enjoy sport activities and challenges Enrichment the crowd. You can undertake your Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award (see LUNCHTIME BITES below), become a Microsoft Office specialist, undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or even GET INSPIRED gain industry based qualifications such Enrichment refers to the programme as the Level 3 Coaching award and Trying something new is a great way of events, activities and opportunities NCFE Air Cabin Crew award to build your confidence, and your available to you outside of the cultural capital. We’ll encourage you classroom. Each is designed to not to do this in a range of ways – you can only enhance your wider College join our book club, perform in a show, experience, but also your future play a sport or grab a Lunchtime Bite prospects. Taking part in enrichment opportunity! GET is a critical part of developing your Enrichment is a key part of your wider skills, and supporting your CAREER READY wider College experience and all employability. GET COMPETITIVE Today universities and employers students are strongly encouraged Apply to be a Head Student, a look for much more than a good set to support their progression from Student Governor, a Student Diversity of grades. We’ll help you to prepare As a student you will be able to access College by making the most of these Champion, a Student Well-being for life beyond HNC with a range of a dedicated eEnrichment platform opportunities. This year we have Champion, or a Student Ambassador opportunities such as work experience which shares more about the virtual opened up a new world of opportunity enrichment opportunities on offer for the College or one of your subjects with our Lunchtime Bites series. Every to you. Many are opportunities run or play for the College in one of our day of the week features a choice of by us as a College, whilst others Academies. These experiences help staff led clubs and activities that take are national. Each enrichment is you to stand out from the crowd place over the lunch break including: categorised into one of the following GET headings to help you to understand - Boxing (male and female) CREATIVE more about how taking part in them - British Sign Language (BSL) Getting creative builds your We are proud to be an accredited will support you in the future. - Write for our student magazine GET VOLUNTEERING confidence and ability to DofE centre. You can work towards - Wildlife Champions Volunteering develops a whole host express yourself. You can your DofE award at HNC, gaining new - Gardening club of skills, whilst enabling you to give enjoy a vast range of skills, building resilience and gaining - Branding for beginners back. Giving back builds resilience. We opportunities, including a qualification that will help you to - Meditation and mindfulness support you to volunteer, inside and entering our Short Story stand out from the crowd outside of College. You can support competition, writing for the Plus much more! our local hospice, raise money for HNC Echo or expressing charity or support fundraising events. yourself in an artistic All of this counts towards a VInspired medium for the national certificate SFCA Art Exhibition 34 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 35
Aspire XL ASPIRE A greener XL On track to achieve a high number of GCSE grades 7, 8 or 9s? Then our Aspire XL programme could be for College you! Each and every student at HNC is a HNC HNC is a College that cares. As part of this we are working hard to @ Home member of our Aspire programme, designed to ensure you reach your care for the environment too. We full potential and that you progress believe that if we all take small steps successfully to your next steps. then collectively we can make a big Aspire XL provides extra support for difference. Our drive to be a greener Our support with the journey to our students who want to aspire to College is ongoing – and one of the College and beyond starts once you the top universities and to the most reasons why our prospectus is online. have applied for your place at HNC. competitive degree courses such as You will be provided with a unique Medicine. The programme includes: As a student at HNC you’ll be asked to log in to our online Campus - HNC@ support the HNC Green Pledge which Home. Here you will be able to access - A university style lecture series, to “I have truly loved all of a range of activities linked to your asks you to: build cultural capital my lessons at College. The studies to give you a flying start. - Ditch plastic - Visits to the top universities variety of teaching styles - Have one or more meat free days a (Russell Group and Sutton 30) - Access to Summer School across all of my subjects week programmes has enabled me to get - Walk or cycle where you can - Cambridge Masterclass series the very most from my - Use a refillable cup - Be a more conscious consumer, - Mock interviews learning. My teachers also opting for greener choices where - If you are interested in applying to a top university, then you’ll be encouraged me to aim possible able to access this bespoke support high and apply to Oxford programme University. I was guided These small changes can make a big difference to our environment in ZIDEN through and supported College and globally. RAMAGE during every step of this sometimes daunting WATCH NOW School: North Huddersfield Trust If Aspire XL applies to you, then watch process! Being part of learn how this will our short video to Studied: A Level History, A Level HNC also gave me the ete at the highest support you to comp English Language and Literature and rsi ties and the most confidence to be my true level for top unive courses A Level Drama and Theatre Studies competitive degree self. I’ve not just grown Destination: History at the academically, but as a University of Oxford person too.” 36 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 37
GOOD TO KNOW le to students ies are only availab Our Sports Academ gra mm e at HNC. study pro studying a full time y programme, ul trial, your Academ Following a successf eta ble . Be ing a member in your tim as relevant, will be ample you “College has been an Sporting – for ex y is a commitment of a Sports Academ ete ou t of Co lle ge hours. comp amazing experience. I will be expected to ents and enjoy have gained both skills Success However, you will also develop your tal the prestige of rep res en tin g yo ur HNC! and friends for life! I play tennis competitively Sports Academies at a national level, and Here at HNC we have a long- standing history of sporting and Development HNC has ensured I could excellence. You can opt to play in Programmes succeed in both my sport one of our Sports Academies, or if you compete regionally, nationally, and my studies. I’ve also or internationally, you can join our Would you like to train under the direction enjoyed some fantastic Talented Athletes programme. of highly qualified coaches? If the answer opportunities that have is yes, you could try out for one of shaped who I am including our Sports Academy or Development being a Head Student and programmes. If successful, you will receive outstanding coaching, access to relevant a Sports Ambassador.” additional qualifications, and play at the highest competitive level. Our Sports Talented Athletes Academies and Development Programmes include: Programme - Men’s Cricket Academy and Development Programme - Men’s Football Academy and Our Talented Athletes Programme Development Programme allows you to combine excelling - Women’s Football Academy in your sport with excelling in - Men’s Rugby League Academy your studies. As a member of the - Netball Programme programme, you will benefit from bespoke timetabling and when appropriate distance learning, for PHOEBE example, whilst you are training or WATCH NOW SUTHERS competing. There are no limits to the sports our Talented Athletes play! Our Hear from our Head Academies Jamie of School: The Brooksbank School talented athletes participate in sports including gymnastics, windsurfing, WATCH NOW Studied: A Level Physical Education, ge of ke a loo k at the diverse ran rugby, swimming and golfing to name Ta we su pp ort , A Level Psychology and A Level Biology sporting sta rs just a few. Our students compete t the pro gra mme and hear more abou Destination: Psychology at nationally and internationally excelling Loughborough University in their sport and in their studies. 38 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 39
KATIE LOCKWOOD Hopes Scholarship playing football in USA and Dreams HNC What are your future dreams? Alumni Our Class of 2021 shared their inspiring dreams on our tree. CHIEF SUPER Our Alumni progress on to some unique and exciting destinations. JORDON INTENDENT Where will HNC take you? GARRICK RICHARD Professional Footballer WOOD Detective Chief Superintendent in the Police Service Awarded Queen’s Police Medal HOLLIE AMEEN ARMITAGE AL-TABIT Cricketer for England DR MICHAEL Quantity Surveyor Academy Women and GRANGER Yorkshire Women Leading Scientist at Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) DANIELLE HILL Designer for Max Mara, Italy BRANDON BOB AKEM CRYAN CBE Risk Business Partner at AVIVA WATCH NOW Vice Chancellor and Chief Hear from Alumni Brandon Executive at the University of t wh at he ha s ac hieved after abou his time at HNC Huddersfield 40 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 41
Getting to HNC There are plenty of travel options that make getting to HNC convenient. LEEDS > HNC bus service We offer a subsidised bus service covering Kirklees and Calderdale. Hospital RASTRICK Social Media These are dedicated services for HNC students only. You can take a look at BRIGHOUSE the current pick up points and times Railway Station via the interactive timetable here (rates are subject to student demand). Motorway STAY IN TOUCH Road HALIFAX Car/ Moped Railway Parking (with a permit) is available A6107 onsite. M62 www.twitter.com /huddnewcoll Bike Dedicated bike lockers are available onsite. STAINLAND FARTOWN Instagram: RIPPONDEN A643 A62 Huddnewcoll Public transport Frequent services run along New Hey Road and stop directly at the front of BIRKBY A641 LINDLEY A629 the College. We also run a shuttle bus OUTLANE www.facebook.com from the town centre to College at MOLDGREEN /huddnewcoll the start and end of the College day. HNC is situated just a ten minute bus A640 journey from the town centre. HUDDERSFIELD < MANCHESTER WE ARE HERE A629 New Hey Road Huddersfield HD3 4GL A62 A616 LOCKWOOD 42 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 43
HNC Campus EXPLORE Our 2900 strong College community can MORE Watch more Explore HNC from the air access outstanding facilities all located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, yet still conveniently located just a short distance from Huddersfield town centre. Learning facilities include: - A state-of-the-art Sports Laboratory - Dedicated Independent Study Hubs in all buildings - A Learning Resource Centre (LRC) - A Performing Arts Theatre 3 G P I TC H & F I E L D S S P O RT C E N T R E - A Lecture Theatre - A Dance Studio & S P O RT S B A R N - IT Suites - A Music Editing Suite and music practice rooms - A Video Editing Suite - A Photography Studio DINING AREA, - Industry standard Science Laboratories MEDIA L RC & C A R E E R S Sports facilities include: & A RT - A 3G pitch CENTRE - A Multi-use Sports Barn - Indoor, professional standard, Cricket BOILERHOUSE Lanes T H E AT R E - A Fitness Suite - An Outdoor Gym MAIN BUILDING - Playing fields Leisure facilities include: - A Starbucks Café - A Costa Café DA N C E S T U D I O - Large social spaces, including dedicated dining areas and a hot servery & L E C T U R E T H E AT R E 44 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 45
This prospectus has been designed by former HNC student Rebecca King. All the information in this prospectus is accurate at time of print, any changes will be communicated via our website. If you need the information in this prospectus presented in a different way, please contact our Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk. Huddersfield New College New Hey Road Huddersfield HD3 4GL 01484 652341 info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.facebook.com/huddnewcoll @huddnewcoll
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