HNC PROSPECTUS 2022-2023 - HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 19WATCH 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 21Course
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)
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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 25YOUR 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
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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.ukLearning 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 33GET 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 35Aspire
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 37GOOD 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 39KATIE
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 41Getting
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 43HNC
Campus
EXPLORE
Our 2900 strong College community can
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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 45This 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
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