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                              EVENTS
                                                                                           CAN EX   PE CT                                                    you to Huddersfield New
                                                                                                                             Applications for a place at                                    to enable you to be successful.   Our prospectus shares more
                                                                                                                                                             College and I would like to                                      about the journeys of some
                                                                                                                             HNC close on Friday 14th
                                                                                                                                                             thank you for your interest    Our students are successful.      of our most recent graduates.
                                                                                                                             February 2020. Demand for
                                                                                                                                                             in joining our Outstanding
                                                                                        Tuesday 21            st
                                                                                                                             places is high with around                                     We are one of the best            You may have heard, from

                              Thursday                                                  January 2020
                                                                                        Bookable Subject
                                                                                                                             four applications for every
                                                                                                                             place.
                                                                                                                                                             College. I hope that this
                                                                                                                                                             prospectus provides you
                                                                                                                                                                                            Sixth Form Colleges in the
                                                                                                                                                                                            country for the grades our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              your friends or family, about
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              life at HNC, but we would very

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                              24th October                                              Workshops and Tasters
                                                                                        Not visited us yet or want           We therefore recommend
                                                                                                                                                             with an insight into the
                                                                                                                                                             exciting experience that
                                                                                                                                                                                            young people achieve and
                                                                                                                                                                                            the progress they make.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              much encourage you to come
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              along to an Open Event to
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                              5:30pm - 8:30pm                                           a chance to gain more                that you apply as soon as
                                                                                                                                                             you can expect here as a       We are very proud of the          discover for yourself why so
                              (last entry 8:00pm)                                                                                                            student.                       achievements of our students.     many students choose HNC!
                                                                                        information about a subject?         possible - if you don’t get
                              Principal’s Talks: 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm         Join our bookable tasters!           your application in before
                                                                                                                                                             Each year around 1200 young    Leaving with the best possible
                                                                                                                             this date, it becomes a late

                              Saturday
                                                                                                                                                             people graduate from HNC,      grades will only be part of
                                                                                        Visit our website for full details   application and you will be
                                                                                                                                                             moving on to some exciting     your HNC story. Alongside         Angela Williams OBE
                                                                                        and to book (Bookings open late      placed on a waiting list and

                              23rd November                                             November 2019)                                                       and unique destinations.       your studies you will be          Principal
                                                                                                                             we cannot guarantee you
                                                                                                                                                             As a dedicated Sixth Form      able to enjoy enrichment
                                                                                                                             will be offered an interview.
                                                                                                                                                             College we offer a fantastic   opportunities that give you
                              10:00am - 1:00pm                                          You can also join our Aspire
                                                                                        taster session
                              (last entry at 12:30pm)
                              Principal’s Talks: 10:15am, 11:00am, 11:45am

                              Booking is not required for either of these events
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CONTENTS
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                                                                    T RO P H Y
                                                                                      We are really proud of   Equality and Diversity           Examiner Awards                Ofsted
                                                                                      our awards. Our trophy   UK Organisation of the Year      Community Contribution         Ofsted outstanding in all areas
                                 8     Your Award Winning College                     cabinet includes:        for Equality and Diversity for   Award - HNC Sports            including ‘Quality of teaching,
                                                                                                               three years running              Ambassadors were recognised learning and assessment’
                                 12    Your HNC Journey                                                                                         for their contribution to the
                                                                                                                                                community

                                                                            CABINET
                                 14    Your Aspire Programme

                                 16    Results Day 2019
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                                 22-   Our Courses
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                                 30    Your Enrichment
                                                                                                               BTEC Awards 19                   Educate North Awards           SFCA
                                 34-   Your Support
                                                                                                               Bronze Award in the BTEC         Our Principal was named        Our Additional Learning and
                                 45                                                                            College of the Year 2019         UK Leader of the Year in the   Specialist Support (ALSS)
                                                                                                                                                Educate North Awards 2019      team was shortlisted for the
                                 48    Getting to Your HNC                                                                                                                     title of SFCA Student Support
                                                                                                                                                                               Team of the Year
                                 52    Our HNC Journey

                                 56    Our Entry Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                               TES Sixth Form
                                 58    HNC Alumni                                                                                                                              College of the Year
                                                                                                                                                                               The national Sixth Form
                                                                                                                                                                               College of the Year 2019
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                                                                                                                         YOU A R E H N C
                                            “There are so many unique course options
                                            available at HNC. Being able to choose
        6                                   such a great package of qualifications
                                            has ensured I can achieve my ambition to
                                                                                                                      You are not just a student. You are the heart of           7

                                            study Law at university. There is a really                                 our College. You are future doctors, lawyers,
                              USMAN IQBAL

                                            fantastic atmosphere at HNC, I would
                                                                                                                      artists, athletes, westend stars, engineers and
                              MOHAMMED

                                            really recommend it! I have enjoyed some
                                            inspiring experiences, including taking part                                                  teachers.
                                            in a mock Bar Trial at Leeds Crown Court.”

                                            School: Westborough High School
                                                                                                              OUR     You are not an island. You're part of something
                                            Studied: A Level Sociology, BTEC Business       COME AND MEET
                                            and BTEC Law                                   COLLEGE COMMU
                                                                                                            NITY AT     far far bigger. Huddersfield New College.
                                                                                                            EVENTS.
                                            Destination: University of Huddersfield to
                                                                                           ONE OF OUR OPEN            Purple and Green but supporting every colour
                                                                                                             ETAILS
                                                                                            SEE PAGE 2 FOR D
                                            study Law
                                                                                                                                      in the rainbow.
                                                                                                                                     Together we thrive.
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AWA R D W I NNI NG
                                                                                                                                                            BTEC expertise
                                                                                                            FEW
                                                                                          HERE WE SHARE A
                                                                                                                                                            Our BTEC students not only
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                                                                                            REASONS WHY TH
                                                                                                                                                            secured a 100% pass rate but

                                                                                                           AMED                                             95% were at D*/D level! 8 out
                                                                                          JUDGING PANEL N                                                   of 10 progressed to university
                                                                                                             E UK
                                                                                           HNC AS NO.1 IN TH                                                - 31% above the national
                                                        In 2019 we were incredibly
                                                                                                                                                            average
                                                        proud to be named as the
                                                        TES Sixth Form College of
                                              COLLEGE   the Year 2019!

                                                        Outstanding results                                                                                 Special partnerships
                                                        Our students achieve                                        fe awards                               We share our excellence
                                                        consistently high results. Our                              2019                                    with others as the Number                   “I joined HNC on a Level 1 programme and moved
        8                                               Class of 2019 secured a 100%                                                                                                                                                                                 9
                                                                                                                                                            1 Organisation in the UK                    through Level 2, to Level 3, securing Distinction*
                                                        pass rate and a 68% high                                                                            for Equality and Diversity.                 grades in my Business Extended Diploma. This
                                                        grade rate (A*-B or equivalent)                                                                     For example, the College                    has enabled me to pursue my dream of studying
                                                        whilst our Class of 2018                                    Winner                                  partnered with Huddersfield                 Politics at University. Without HNC and the
                                                                                                                    Sixth form college of the year

                                                                                                                                                                                             BARNETT
                                                        secured a 100% pass rate and                                                                        Town Athletic Football Club                 support I received, achieving this dream would
                                                        a 66% high grade rate (A*-B or                                                                      to help the Club develop                    not have been possible. HNC really pushes you to
                                                        equivalent). We are in the top                                                                      its Equality and Diversity                  achieve your ambitions.”

                                                                                                                                                                                             I S A AC
                                                        10% of Colleges in the country                                                                      practices, as it moved up into
                                                        for the progress our students                                                                       the Premier League                          School: Holmfirth High School
                                                                                                  Exceptional extra-curricular experiences
                                                        make. We are one of the top 3                                                                                                                   Studied: BTEC Business
                                                                                                  Judges recognised the difference we make to students
                                                        Colleges in the country for our                                                                                                                 Destination: University of York to study Politics
                                                                                                  as individuals and the experiences we provide for
                                                        Maths and English GCSE resit
                                                                                                  them that supports them in the future. For example,
                                                        results
                                                                                                  our students in Sport, Travel and IT were all given the
                                                                                                  opportunity to pursue a work experience placement in
                                                                                                  Sweden, Poland or Dublin
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to get involved at HNC. You can    many incredible experiences at
                                                                                            become a sports leader, learn      HNC, including taking part in a
                                                                                            to write for TV or the cinema,     youth in democracy event where
                                                                                            or practise yoga. Personally,      I was given the chance to really
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                                                                                            I decided to sign up for an        have my opinions heard about

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                                                                                            extra qualification in Events      the current political climate. I
                                                                                            Management, my gold Duke of        was given the opportunity to
                              H E A D S T U DE N T S
                                                       Our Head Student                     Edinburgh award, and of course     visit Durham University as part
                                                       Programme is a great                 I applied successfully to become   of the Aspire programme, where
                                                       example of the leadership            a Head Student! I wish you good    we had a tour of the University
                                                                                            luck with your GCSEs.              and of St Chad’s College. My
                                                       opportunities on offer
                                                                                                                               advice for you as you move into
                                                       at HNC. Here our Head
                                                                                            CHARLOTTE                          Year 11 is to really focus on your
                                                       Students Zoe and Charlotte
                                                                                            Hello! My name is Charlotte        GCSEs, so that you achieve the
                                                       welcome you, and provide
                                                                                            and I am the Head Student          grades that will open doors in
                                                       you with an insight into why
                                                       they chose HNC.
                                                                                            (Curriculum). I have had so        the future, including the doors      Huddersfield New College offers you an
                                                                                                                               here at HNC.
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                                                                                                                                                                    enriched learning experience.                                11
                              W E LC O M E

                                                       ZOE
                                                       Welcome to Huddersfield New                                                                                  Being a Head Student is just one way to
                                                       College! My name is Zoe, and I
                                                       am the Head Student (Pastoral)
                                                                                                                                                                    enrich your time here at HNC.
                                                       here at HNC. A few years ago I                                                                               See page 30 to discover more about our outstanding
                                                       was in your position and getting
                                                                                                                                                                    enrichment opportunities.

                                                                                                                                                C H A R LOT T E
                                                       ready to think about my next
                                                       steps. I would encourage you
                                                       to ask as many questions as
                                                       possible, as this will really give
                                                       you a feel for if the College
                                                       is right for you. I chose HNC
                                                       because College life isn’t just
                                                       about your courses and there are
                                                                                              ZO E

                                                       lots of amazing opportunities
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STEP 7:

                              HNC JOURNEY
                                                STEP 1:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       WELCOME
                                                NOW                                                                                                                     GOOD TO KNOW                                                                                                                          Once you receive your
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                                                Explore your options                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GCSE results you will
                                                We really recommend that
                                                                                                                                                                       Interview nerves?
                                                                                                                                                                       We understand that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        STEP 6:                                                               attend your enrolment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              appointment and get
                                                you research your courses
                                                in full, and speak to your                                    STEP 2:                                                  interviews may seem                                              WELCOME MORNING                                                       ready for your formal start
                                                                                                                                                                       daunting, but our process                                        2nd July 2020
                                                careers advisors and our staff
                                                at Open Events to make sure
                                                                                                              JOIN AN                                                  is designed to help you to                                       If you accept your place, you will be invited to a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              at HNC.

                                                these choices support your                                    OPEN                                                     make sure your courses                                           special Welcome Event which will help you further
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        familiarise yourself with HNC.
                                                future ambitions. You’ll need
                                                to make sure your predicted
                                                                                                              EVENT                                                    match your ambitions! Our
                                                                                                                                                                       website www.huddnewcoll.
                                                                                                              It is not a requirement to    Attending an event will
                                                                                                                                                                       ac.uk has some handy hints
                                                grades meet the entry criteria                                attend an Open Event,         really enhance your
                                                                                                                                                                       and tips about what to
                                                for each course and your                                      but it is something we        application and help you
                                                                                                                                                                       expect. You can sign up to
                                                attendance, punctuality,                                      highly recommend. Page        explore the courses on
        12                                                                                                                                                             our newsletter here too                                                                                                                                                       13
                                                behaviour and attitude to                                     2 of this booklet datails     offer in greater detail.
                                                study meet expectations.                                      the dates for our events.

                                                                                 STEP 3:                                                                                                                                                                                     STEP 5:
                                                WHAT DOES YOUR                   APPLY TO                                                                                                                                                                                    SAY YES
                                                              KE? THIS
                                            JOURNEY LOOK LI
                                             HANDY TIMELINE
                                                              SHOWS              YOUR HNC                                                                                                           STEP 4:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Say yes to Your HNC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             If you have a successful
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             final exams. Once you have
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             this offer, you should accept
                                                             FORE YOU
                                            THE KEY STEPS BE
                                                                                 14th October 2019 -          school outside of area, you                                                                                                                                    interview you will receive an your place online. You must
                                                 JOIN US IN 2020!                14th February 2020           will apply via our website                                                            INTERVIEWS                                                               offer which is conditional on   do this by Friday 17th April
                                                                                 The vast majority of         www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk.                                                                January 2020 - March 2020                                                achieving grades that meet      2020 in order to secure your
                                                                                 schools in Kirklees use a    It is vital to do this by                                                             If you attend a partner school this will take                            our entry criteria in your      place at HNC.
                                                                                 central online application   the closing date to be                                                                place at school. If not, you will be invited to
                                                                                 system. If your school       guaranteed an interview.                                                              an evening interview at College.
                                                                                 doesn’t, or you are at a
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experience university, and

                                   P RO G R A M M E
                                                                                                                         “I am a current Aspire student, and have really benefitted
                                                                                       gain the competitive edge on      from the range of experiences on offer, including visits
                                                                                       your peers                        to leading universities. Studying an EPQ has been
                                                                                                                         absolutely brilliant, and as part of this I visited the
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                                                                                       - Bespoke Oxbridge and            research libraries at Leeds University to develop the
                                                                                       Russell Group support. We         higher level research skills needed. I was also inspired and
                                                      Our Aspire programme             provide end to end university     motivated about my chosen topic! It has been a brilliant
                                                      is a unique package of           support, including for            experience, and has given me the confidence to apply for
                                                      support and experiences          challenging and competitive       the top universities in Year 13.”
                                                      that enhance applications        courses, such as Medicine and
                              ASPIRE                  to the most competitive          Dentistry                         - Gabriel Turner
                                                      universities. Aspire is                                            Aspire Student
                                                      about ensuring you realise       - Unique visits, including to
                                                      your ambitions. If you are       universities and to facilities
                                                      on track to achieve a high       such as university libraries to
                                                      number of grade 7, 8, or 9s      enhance research skills
                                                                                                                                                                 GOOD TO KNOW
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                                                      a place on the programme.        Extended Project
                                                                                                                                                               In summer 2019 we opened
                                                      It includes:                     Qualification (EPQ)
                                                                                                                                                               a dedicated Lecture Theatre
                                                                                       All Aspire students are
                                                                                                                                                               which accommodates
                                                      - Lecture series with internal   encouraged to undertake
                                                                                                                                                               our exciting programme
                                                      and external experts. This       an EPQ, a highly valued
                                                                                                                                                               of guest lecturers. These
                                                      intellectually rigorous series   qualification that enables you
                                                                                                                                                               will not only support your
                                                      enhances cultural awareness      to aim higher and achieve your
                                                                                                                                                               future ambitions but will
                                                      and strengthens applications     ambitions. This qualification
                                                                                                                                                               open up new and exciting
                                                      to universities                  will stretch and challenge you,
                                                                                                                                                               areas of interest. Places
                                                                                       and as a HNC student you will
                                                                                                                                                               on the programme are
                                                      - Summer School                  be invited to sessions to help
                                                                                                                                                               awarded automatically
                                                      opportunities. Our               you to execute the research
                                                                                                                                                               based upon your predicted
                                                      partnerships with leading        that will support you to
                                                                                                                                                               GCSE grade profile and
                                                      universities help you to         achieve highly.
                                                                                                                                                               confirmed upon final
                                                                                                                                                               enrolment
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                              Our mini departmental
                              prospectuses detailing full
                              course information, entry
                              criteria and details of how
                              courses are assessed are
                              available at our Open Events.
                              This information is also
                              available on the ‘courses’

                                                                                                                  68%
                              section of our website
                                                                                   Prestigious
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                                                                                    the TES
                                                                                Sixth Form
                                                                                 College of

                                                              R E S U LTS DAY
                                                                                  the Year
                                                                                    Award
                                                                                       2019

                                                              2019                                                      National Centre for
                                                                                                 Educate North Awards   Diversity
                                                                                                 Leader of the Year     Organisation of the
                                                                                                 Angela Williams, OBE   Year 2019
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BE BOLD                                                       MATT
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                                                                                 Studied: A Level

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                                                                          Politics, History and

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                                                                          English Literature
                               DID YOU KNOW                                   Destination:

                                                           BE BRAVE

                                                                                                                                         N N ETT
                                                                             University of
                              HNC has outstanding                           Newcastle to
                                                                           study History
                              careers support. We are
                                                                             and Politics
                              here to help you be bold
                              in your ambitions for the
                              future and provide all the
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                                                           BE HNC     “HNC has allowed me to realise my full potential and
                                                                      has increased my confidence both inside and outside
                                                                      of College. When I first came to HNC I wasn’t totally
                                                                      confident in my ability to express my political views.
                                                                      My experience here has prepared me for university,
                                                                      and the diversity of political views I will explore. Here
                                                                      at HNC I have been bold enough to develop my own
                                                                      opinions. In my opinion, HNC is very special!”
S
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                                                                              APPLY NO W AT

                              IT'S AS EASY AS...
                                                    Attend well,

                                          E S        be punctual and
                                                      wear your membership
                                                       badge with pride
                                                                                     .AC.UK/APPLY
                                                                             HUDDNEWCOLL

                                                       Be respectful
                                       C
                                                       of others,
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                                                       both inside
                                                       and outside of
                                                       College
                                    C
                                                                                    Succeeding at                 In return for you upholding
                                                                                    Your HNC                      our ABC ethics, we will
                                                                                    Here at HNC you are           offer you an outstanding
                                                        Commit to                   treated as a young adult.     experience, inside and
                                                        working hard,
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                                                                                    Our ABC approach helps        outside of the classroom, and
                                                        and to                      prepare you for both life     a journey that ensures you
                                                        achieving                   and work after College,       arrive at your post College
                                                        your very best              instilling ethics that will   destination, ready for life and
                                                                                    lead to success in whatever   work
                                                                                    path you choose
                              S
LEVEL 3
                                                                          - Don’t assume you know           if you know the degree you
                                                                          what a course is all about!       are interested in – this can
                                                                          Courses like A Level Maths        help to shape your course
                                                                                                                                                                            These are A Level or A
                                                                          and Philosophy, Religion          choices
                                                                                                                                                                            Level equivalent courses.

                              COURSES
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                                                                          and Ethics are different to
                                                                                                                                                                            For BTECs the volume
                                                                          GCSE. Similarly, there are        - Remember your interview
                                                                                                                                                                            of A Level equivalent
                                                                          qualifications such as A          will help you to confirm that
                                        Here at HNC you can opt for                                                                                                         is determined by the
                                                                          Level Film Studies which you      you have chosen the right
                                        a broad range of courses,                                                                                                           qualification.
                                                                          may not have experienced          courses for you, and if you
                                        building a unique study
                                                                          at GCSE, but are different        need to switch courses, this
                                        programme to suit your                                                                                                              Your study programme will
                                                                          to what you may expect.           will be your opportunity to
                                        future ambitions.                                                                                                                   always add up to three A
                                                                          Research your options             do so
                                                                                                                                                                            Levels, A Level equivalents
                                                                          carefully, and see us for
                                        The following pages provide                                                                                                         or a combination of the two
                                                                          further advice                    - Get the student view. At
                                        a summary of the courses,                                                                                                           – see page 24 for further
                                                                                                            our Open Events you will be
                                        and the levels available, and                                                                                                       details.
                                                                          - Make the right choice for       able to meet students already
                                        information to help you to
                                                                          you and your future career.       studying the courses you are

                                                                                                                                                                            LEVEL 2
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                                        plan your unique package of
                                                                          It’s really important that you    interested in. They can give
                                        qualifications.
                                                                          enjoy your courses - because      you a peer perspective on
                                                                                                                                                                            If you don’t meet the
                                                                          all courses need you to go that   what to expect to help inform
                                        Advice for choosing               extra mile to achieve higher      your decision making process    Our mini departmental           entry criteria for a Level
                                        your courses                      grades                                                            prospectuses detailing full     3 programme, a year long
                                        Our Open Events are a great                                                                         course information, entry       Level 2 qualification is
                                        way to explore your future                                                                          criteria and details of how     the progression route
                                                                          - Don’t be afraid to look at
                                        options. Here we share our                                                                          courses are assessed are        for you. We offer Level 2
                                                                          university requirements now
                                        top five tips for planning your                                                                     available at our Open Events.   programmes in a range of
                                        courses:                                                                                            This information is also        areas. We provide lots of
                                                                                                                                            available on the ‘courses’      help and support during
                                                                                                                                            section of our website          the programme to help
                                                                                                                                            www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk           you plan your next steps,
                                                                                                                                                                            including a Progression
                                                                                                                                                                            Conference.
Your Programme of
                              Study in 1, 2 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  LEVEL 3                                          LEVEL 2
                              One of the most common                                                                                                                                                                   A LEVEL                                  BTEC                         GCSE           Extended
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                              questions we are asked is                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Certificate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Certificate/           Extended        Foundation                        (equivalent to
                              'how do I build my unique                                                                                                                                                                             Extended             Certificate/      Diploma/                           3 GCSEs)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Certificate            Diploma          Extended
                              study programme?' The                                                                                                                         Courses                                              (equivalent to 1 A      (equivalent to     Diploma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Level)              2 A Levels)    (equivalent to
                              diversity of courses at HNC                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3 A Levels)
                              is outstanding. The simple
                                                                                                                                                                            Art and Design
                              rule is to remember that
                                                                                                                                                                            Art and Design – 3D Design
                              your main study programme
                              must total three A Levels or                                                                                                                  Art and Design – Fine Art

                              A Level equivalents. So this                                                                                                                  Art and Design – Graphic Communication
                              might mean that you study 3                                                                                                                   Art and Design – Photography
                              single A Levels, a combination                                                                                                                Art and Design – Textile Design
                              of A Levels and BTECs or
                                                                                                                                          DID YOU KNOW                      Applied Law
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                              plans and interests will
                                                                Single A Level              A Levels                A Levels                                                Applied Psychology
                                                                                                                                         Aspire students are given
                              help to determine the right               or                      or                       or                                                 Applied Science
                                                                                                                                         the opportunity to study a
                              combination for you.                                                                                                                          Biology
                                                                                                                                         fourth option in the first year.
                                                                                                                     BTEC
                                                                 BTEC Level 3            BTEC Level               Foundation
                                                                                                                                         We also offer AS Further           Business

                                                                 Certificate/            3 Extended                Diploma/
                                                                                                                                         Mathematics, if you are            Business Studies
                                                                  Extended               Certificate/              Extended
                                                                                                                                         studying A Level Maths. This
                                                                                                                                                                            Chemistry
                              Remember, your study
                              programme should always
                                                                  Certificate             Diploma                  Diploma
                                                                                                                                         does not have to form one of
                                                                                                                                                                            Childcare and Education
                                                                                                                                         your three options, and you
                              total three A Levels or A                                                                                                                     Computing
                                                                                                                                         can continue the qualification
                              Level equivalents. Here at
                                                                                                                                         in the second year to top it up    Computer Science
                              HNC you can combine A            = 1 of your 3 options   = 2 of your 3 options   = all 3 of your choices
                                                                                                               and a full time study     to a full A Level                  Creative Digital Media (Digital Film and
                              Levels and BTECs to create a
                                                                                                                                                                            Video)
                              study programme tailored to                                                            programme
                              your ambitions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 year
                                                                                                                                                                            Course length                                                             2 years                              (then progress onto Level 3 for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 years)
LEVEL 3                                             LEVEL 2
                                                                                                  LEVEL 3                                          LEVEL 2                                                           A LEVEL                                  BTEC                            GCSE           Extended
                                                                       A LEVEL                                  BTEC                         GCSE           Extended                                                                                                                                         Certificate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Certificate/           Extended        Foundation                           (equivalent to
                                                                                                                                                            Certificate                                                           Extended             Certificate/      Diploma/
                                                                                   Certificate/           Extended        Foundation
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               3 GCSEs)
                                                                                                                                                            (equivalent to                                                       Certificate            Diploma          Extended
                                                                                    Extended             Certificate/      Diploma/                           3 GCSEs)       Courses                                           (equivalent to 1 A      (equivalent to     Diploma
                                                                                   Certificate            Diploma          Extended
                              Courses                                            (equivalent to 1 A      (equivalent to     Diploma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Level)              2 A Levels)    (equivalent to
                                                                                       Level)              2 A Levels)                                                                                                                                                    3 A Levels)
                                                                                                                          (equivalent to
                                                                                                                            3 A Levels)                                      Mathematics - Further
                              Creative Digital Media (Digital Games)
                                                                                                                                                                             Media Studies
                              Criminology
                                                                                                                                                                             Music Performance
                              Dance
                                                                                                                                                                             Music (Digital Production)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  W AT
                              Drama and Theatre Studies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         APPLY NO
                                                                                                                                                                             Musical Theatre
                              Early Years Practitioner
                                                                                                                                                                             Performing Arts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   HUDDNEWCOLL  .AC.UK/APPLY
                              Economics
                                                                                                                                                                             Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
                              English Language and Literature
                                                                                                                                                                             Physical Education
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                              English Literature
                                                                                                                                                                             Physics
                              Film Studies
                                                                                                                                                                             Politics
                              French
                                                                                                                                                                             Psychology
                              Geography
                                                                                                                                                                             Sociology
                              Health and Social Care
                                                                                                                                                                             Spanish
                              History
                                                                                                                                                                             Sport
                              Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                             Sport and Exercise Science
                              Information and Creative Technology
                                                                                                                                                                             Travel and Tourism
                              Law
                                                                                                                                                                             Travel, Tourism and Events Management
                              Mathematics
                                                                                                                                                                             GCSE English

                                                                                                                                                      1 year                 GCSE Mathematics
                              Course length                                                           2 years                              (then progress onto Level 3 for
                                                                                                                                                      2 years)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1 year
                                                                                                                                                                             Course length                                                          2 years                                 (then progress onto Level 3 for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2 years)
3 G P I TC H & F I E L D S              S P O RT C E N T R E
                                                                                                                                                   & S P O RT S B A R N
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                              CAMPUS   When you join HNC,
                                       you join a College with
                                       amazing facilities. We are
                                                                        - Professional standard
                                                                        Performing Arts Theatre

                                       continuously investing           - Exceptional IT facilities,
                                                                                                                                        DINING AREA,
                                       in our campus to ensure
                                       it can support your
                                                                        including a Media Editing
                                                                        Suite, using the latest industry
                                                                                                           MEDIA                        L RC & C A R E E R S
                                       learning. Recently we
                                       have redeveloped our
                                                                        standard software
                                                                                                           & A RT
                                       social spaces, and opened        - Outstanding, bespoke             CENTRE
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                                       a Lecture Theatre. We
                                       encourage you to pay a visit
                                                                        learning environments,
                                                                        including a Photography
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                                       to see for yourself, what our    Lighting Studio, modern                                                                                  T H E AT R E
                                       students benefit from:           Science Laboratories and
                                                                        a vibrant Childcare and
                                                                                                              MAIN BUILDING
                                       - On site Lecture Theatre        Education Suite
                                       where you will experience an
                                       exciting programme of guest      - Dedicated social spaces

                                                                                                                                                               DA N C E S T U D I O
                                       speakers                         including an onsite Costa Café
                                                                        and a Starbucks
                                       - State-of-the-art sports
                                       facilities, including a Sports
                                                                                                                                                               & L E C T U R E T H E AT R E
                                       Barn, Gym and a dedicated
                                       Sports Physiotherapy
                                       Laboratory
GET INSPIRED                                                                                                                              We offer DofE Bronze,

                              ENRICHMENT
                                                                                                                  We are proud to be a licensed                                                                                                             Silver and Gold awards.
                                                                                                                  centre for the Duke of                                            GET ACTIVE                                                              Our Open Events are a
                                                                                                                  Edinburgh’s Award. All students                                                                                                           chance to find out more
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                                                                                                                                                                                    You can play one of the many
                                                                                                                  are encouraged to benefit from                                    sports we offer or simply use
                                                                                                                  this fantastic experience, and                                    our fantastic facilities to stay
                                                                                                                  we offer DofE Bronze, Silver and                                  happy and healthy. We also
                                                                                                                  Gold awards. There are also so                                    offer accessible sessions and
                                           Here at HNC your
                                                                                                                  many opportunities to ensure
                                           experience goes beyond the                                                                                                               changing facilities
                                                                                                                  your voice is heard, developing
                                           academic. Our outstanding
                                                                                                                  your understanding of
                                           range of enrichment
                                                                                                                  democracy and helping to
                                           opportunities will help
                                                                                                                  prepare for active citizenship
                                           you to stand out from the
                                           crowd.                             GET        beyond college                                              GET                                                               Adventurous, caring, sporty,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       creative… however you might

                                                                              VOLUNTEERING                                                           QUALIFIED                                                         describe yourself, the DofE is for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       you! Award sections include:                                           31
        30
                                                                              Give back, support causes you                                          Gain additional
                                                                              believe in, and help us to help others.                                qualifications that ensure                                            Volunteering
                                                                              You could even lead events and                                         you stand out from the
                                                                              activities to raise money for our                                      crowd including Microsoft                                             Physical
                                           GET         Charity of the Year                                                                           Office Professional, NCFE
                                                                                                                                                                                    GET                                    Skills
                                           COMPETITIVE                                                                                               qualifications in Cabin Crew
                                                                                                                                                     and Events Management,         CAREER
                                           Could you be a Student, Sport                                                                                                                                                   Expedition
                                                                                                                                                     Coaching and Leadership
                                           or STEM Ambassador? Or
                                                                                                                                                     Awards or even an EPQ          READY                                  Residential (for Gold DofE
                                           perhaps our next Head Student
                                           or Student Governor? There                                             GET CREATIVE                                                      Gain real life work
                                                                                                                                                                                    experience and develop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       participants only)

                                           are a wealth of opportunities                                          Try your hand at something new
                                                                                                                                                                                    employability skills through       As a licensed centre, we
                                           for personal development that                                          and develop your skills and                                                                          can keep costs as low as
                                                                                                                                                                                    work experience and work
                                           will empower you and help you                                          confidence. You could write for our                                                                  possible. Financial assistance
                                                                                                                                                                                    placements
                                           to develop skills such as public                                       student magazine the HNC Echo,                                                                       may be available in certain
                                                                                                                  or showcase your talents in our                                                                      circumstances.
                                           speaking
                                                                                                                  annual HNC's Got Talent Show
EXPERIENCES
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                                            As part of your studies you
                                            will enjoy a range of exciting
                                            trips and visits. Here we
                                            showcase just a few photos
                                            from recent trips. We host
                                                                                                                      IS
                                            over 150 trips and visits
                                                                                                      DISNEYLAND PAR
                                            every year - where will your
                                            studies take you?
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Mental Health Support
                                                                            You can access a wide range
                                                                            of mental health support
                                                                            in response to your needs.

                              S U P P O RT
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                                                                            This includes our dedicated
                                                                            Student Welfare Officer,
                                                                            our Progress Tutors and our
                                             Our support goes beyond                                                                        Financial help
                                                                            student led Mental Health
                                             the academic! HNC is here                                                                      Need help with the costs of
                                                                            First Aid Champions who are
                                             to help you during every                                                                       College? We offer both the
                                                                            trained in providing peer-to-
                                             stage of your journey to                                                                       16-18 Bursary, including
                                                                            peer support. Throughout
                                             ensure you can enjoy an                                                                        Free School Meals. Eligibility
                                                                            the year we run a range
                                             outstanding experience.                                                                        is dependent upon certain
                                                                            of activities and events to
                                             Here we provide a flavour                                                                      criteria, and applications for
                                                                            support you and to raise        Student Welfare                                                                                At our Open Events we
                                             of what you can expect                                                                         this cannot be made until
                                                                            awareness around key mental     Our Student Welfare service                                                                    host a special Information
                                                                                                                                            enrolment
                                                                            health issues                   is here to assist with any                                                                     Zone which gives you the
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                                                                                                            matter which may affect you.                                                                   opportunity to meet staff            35

                                                                            Time to Revise                  We can help with welfare                                                                       who lead on our support
                                                                            During the busy exam            concerns, sexual health                                                                        services. If you have more
                                                                            season our Time to Revise       advice, mental wellbeing,                                                                      specialist needs, our
                                                           Time to          programme offers a variety of   housing, bereavement and a
                                                                                                                                            Don’t forget…                     DID YOU KNOW                 Additional Learning and
                                                                   Re

                                                                            exams related support such      wide range of other matters –                                                                  Specialist Support (ALSS)
                                                                     vise

                                                                            as tea and chat, meditation,                                    Our ENJOY programme              Ofsted reported that “The     team are here to help.
                                                                                                            our friendly team run an open
                                                                            staffed revision sessions                                       helps you stay fit and           College’s high quality        More information can be
                                                                                                            door service and are always
                                                                            and access to free revision                                     healthy, and our                 support promotes personal     found on page 42
                                                                                                            happy to help. The team also
                                                                            resources                                                       enrichment programme             development, excellent
                                                                                                            arranges external services
                                                                                                                                            provides some unique             behaviour and learners’
                                                                                                            where needed, including
                                                                                                                                            experiences (see page 30)        welfare exceptionally
                                                                                                            Counselling
                                                                                                                                                                             well. Learners develop
                                                                                                                                            Our Careers staff are here       into confident, articulate,
                                                                                                                                            to help you to prepare for       respectful young adults who
                                                                                                                                            your future too (see page        are very well prepared for
                                                                                                                                            38)                              their next steps.”
Your Progress Tutor is here
                                                     to support you during every
                                                     stage of your HNC journey.

                              P RO G R E S S
                                                     Our Progress Tutors run
                                                                                                                                                                                                              T HO M
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                                                     weekly tutorials designed
                                                     to support your personal
                                                     development, both in
                                                                                                                                                                           “I have had                              AS
                                                                                                                                                                  some challenging
                                                     and out of College. In the

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     M
                                                                                                                                                                        personal
                                                     final year of your studies,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ET
                                                                                                                                                                circumstances
                                                     this will include help with
                                                                                                                                                               during my time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           C A LF
                                                     applications to university,
                                                                                                                                                                at HNC. The
                                                     apprenticeships or jobs.
                                                                                                                                                                  support of
                                                                                                                                                                my Progress
                                                     They will also support you to
                                                                                                                                                               Tutor meant I
                                                     achieve your Estimated Final
                                                                                                                                                               could achieve
                                                     Grades (EFG), and provide
                                                                                                   "I have really enjoyed my                                    my ambitions
                                                     a point of contact between
                                          T U TO R
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                                                                                                   time at HNC; the Progress                                      and succeed.
                                                     College and home. Some of
                                                                                                   Tutors are very supportive                                      The support is
                                                     the key ways they will support

                                                                                      KYLA SYKES
                                                                                                   and friendly and it is a great                                         amazing.”
                                                     your ambitions include:
                                                                                                   learning environment."

                                                     - Monitoring your attendance
                                                                                                   School: King James's School
                                                     and punctuality
                                                                                                   Studied: A Level Fine Art,
                                                                                                   Sociology and History                                                         School: Appleton Academy
                                                     - Meeting with you regularly                                                                                                Studied: BTEC Criminology,
                                                                                                   Destination: York St John
                                                     in one-to-one meetings to                                                                                                   A Level Law and English
                                                                                                   University to study Interior
                                                     review your progress                                                                                                        Literature
                                                                                                                                                  TUTOR IS A
                                                                                                   Design
                                                                                                                                    YOUR PROGRESS                                Destination: University of Hull
                                                                                                                                                    F YOUR
                                                                                                                                     CENTRAL PART O
                                                     - Putting in place any extra                                                                                                to study English and American

                                                                                                                                           SUPPORT
                                                     support you may need to                                                                                                     Literature and Culture
                                                     achieve your EFGs
C A R E E R S S U P P O RT
                                                           Our careers support is
                                                           exceptional. As a student
                                                           you will benefit from our
                                                           qualified Careers Advisors'                                     Our application window will
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                                                           expert knowledge, one-                                          close on Friday 14th February.
                                                           to-one careers planning                                         We strongly recommend you
                                                           meetings and a Progression                                      submit your application as
                                                           Conference. With truly end                                      soon as possible – you can
                                                           to end advice and guidance,                                     apply anytime from Monday
                                                           no matter your future                                           14th October 2019
                                                           ambitions, we will help you
                                                           move on from the College
                                                           to a positive destination
                                                           through:

                                                           - One to one career meetings
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                                                           - A range of specialist events     DID YOU KNOW
                                                           to motivate and inspire you,
                                                           including guest speakers,         We understand that
                                                           university open events, our       choosing courses can be
                                                           Get Ready for Your Future         daunting. Our Careers
                                                           conference, and the UCAS          Advisors are on hand at our
                                                           conference                        Open Events to speak to
                                                                                             you and your parents about
                                                           - Work experience and work        your future ambitions and
                                                           placement opportunities.          which courses will best
                                                           Our Work Experience Team          support these
                                                           have many links with local
                                                           and national employers and
                                                           will help you to gain real life
                                                           experience of the world of
                                                           work
TAKE
                                                                                                                       It’s really important to
                                                                                                                       submit your application
                                                                                                                       to HNC before Friday
                                                                                                                       14th February 2020, when

                                                                         YOUR
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                                                                                                                       our application window
                                                                                                                       will close. We are an
                                                                                                                       oversubscribed College and

                                                                         FIRST
                                                                                                                       late applications will not be
                                                                                                                       invited to interview.

                                                                                                                       How you apply depends on

                                                                         STEPS
                                                                                                                       your school location.
                              Want further information about an
                              individual course?
                              Our mini course prospectuses are
        40
                              available at our Open Events or you can                                                                                                                  41

                              see our website for full course details,                                                                     ATTEND A
                              including entry requirements.                      ATTEND A
                                                                                                                                            SCHOOL
                              huddnewcoll.ac.uk/courses                          SCHOOL IN                                                  OUTSIDE
                                                                                 KIRKLEES?                                                 KIRKLEES?

                                                                         Attend a school in Kirklees?                                      Attend a school outside
                                                                         Most schools in Kirklees use a centralised online application     of Kirklees?
                                                                         system. Your school will be able to advise you if they use this   Then you’ll apply via our website
                                                                         system, and will help you complete your application in school. www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/apply
                                                                         If not, you’ll apply via our website www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/
                                                                         apply
L E A R N I N G SUPPORT
                                                                                     The support is as unique as
                                                                                     your needs, and we work
                                                                                     closely with you, your family
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                                                                                     and any external agencies to
                                                                                     ensure you can excel.

                                                                                     During the admissions process
                                                                                     the team will become involved
                                                         STUDY CENTRE                in your journey to HNC, to
                                                         Huddersfield New College

                                                                                     ensure that we put into place

                                                                                                                      THOMAS JEPSON
                                                        We are very proud of         any support that is needed.
                                                        the additional learning      Our support includes:
                                                        support that our students
                                                                                                                                      “The support you get at
                                                        can access. In 2019, our     - One to one support from our                    Huddersfield New College is
                                                        Additional Learning          Student Support Assistants                       outstanding. I have loved my four
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                                                        and Specialist Support                                                                                                    43
                                                                                                                                      years experience, it has been the
                                                        team were shortlisted        - Support for specific                           best four years of my life!”
                                                        for a national award in      learning needs. These
                                                        recognition of the support   include, but are not limited                     School: Colne Valley High School
                                                        they offer.                  to, learning difficulties,                       Studied: BTEC Business
                                                                                     sensory impairments, physical                    Destination: Business
                                                                                     disabilities and support                         apprenticeship
                                                                                     English as a second language

                                                                                     - Specialist assessors, if you
                                                                                     need special examination
                                                                                     arrangements

                                                                                     - Access to PCs, specialist
                                                                                     software and a quiet space
From application to

                              FINDING
                                         interview, to accepting
                                         your place and starting
                                         at HNC, we are here to
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                                         support you every step
                                         of the way. All students
                                         receive a comprehensive                                                                    DID YOU KNOW
                                                                       We know that the step up        - Small group tours
                                         induction so that they can
                                                                       from school to College can                                  Finding Your Feet
                                         settle into College life
                                                                       feel like a big one, and in     - Information sessions      Programme staff are always

                              YOUR
                                         quickly and easily. As well
                                                                       addition to our induction we                                on hand at our events, and
                                         as the practical matters of
                                                                       offer our Finding Your Feet     - Tea and chat with staff   you can contact them at any
                                         College, there’s plenty of
                                                                       programme which is ideal                                    time to find out more about
                                         opportunities to have fun,
                                                                       if you need some extra help     - Small group activities    how we can support you to
                                         including a Freshers’ Fair.
                                                                       and support to settle in. The                               settle in. HNC is a warm,
                                                                       programme includes:                                         welcoming and supportive
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                              FEET          OUR STUDENT
                                        LEADERSHIP TEAM
                                             A RANGE OF
                                                         RUN

                                          ACTIVITIES DURIN
                                             INDUCTION
                                                           G
S P O RT I N G
                                                    If you have a sporting         If you are accepted on to the                                                              Sports Academies
                                                    talent then HNC is the         programme, you will receive                                                                and Development
                                                    place for you! Regardless      help and support from a                                                                    Programmes
                                                    of whether Sport features      dedicated programme lead                                                                   Do you want to train under
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                                                    in your study programme        who will help you to combine    From L - R                                                 the direction of highly
                                                    or not, we can nurture         your studies and your sport                                                                qualified coaches? Then try
                                                    and enhance your skills        successfully through bespoke    DANIELLE POPE                                              out for one of our Academies
                                                                                                                                                We have a dedicated
                                                    and talents.                   timetabling and distance        GB Dancer                                                  or Development programmes.
                                                                                                                                                newsletter for our Talented
                                                                                   learning whilst you are                                                                    If successful you will receive
                                                                                                                                                Athletes Programme and
                                                    There are two main             training or competing.          JOHN CULPAN                                                outstanding coaching, access
                                                                                                                                                Sports Academies. Check out
                                                    strands of support at                                          GB Cyclist                                                 to additional qualifications
                                                                                                                                                the latest developments and
                                                    HNC, the Talented              Visit https://huddnewcoll.                                                                 and play at the highest
                                          SUCCESS   Athletes Programme and
                                                    our Sports Academies.
                                                                                   ac.uk/student-life/TA to
                                                                                   explore the wide range
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                                                                                                                   Represented West Yorkshire
                                                                                                                                                prepare for your future by
                                                                                                                                                signing up at
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                                                                                                                                                                              competitive level. Our Sports
                                                                                                                                                                              Academies and Development        These programmes are
                                                                                   of sports our programme         in 400m sprint                                             Programmes include:              incorporated into your full
                                                                                   supports                                                                                                                    study programme. You must
        46                                                                                                         LUKE WHITEHOUSE                                            Men’s Cricket Academy and        be a full time student to              47

                                                                                                                   GB Gymnastics                                              Development Programme            access these programmes
                                                                                                                                                                                                               at HNC. You don’t however
                                                    Talented Athletes                                                                                                         Men’s Football Academy           have to be studying a Sports
                                                    Programme                                                                                                                                                  related qualification
                                                    Do you play a sport at a                                                                                                  Men’s Football Development
                                                    regional, national or even                                                                                                Programme
                                                    international level? From
                                                    windsurfing to gymnastics,                                                                                                Women’s Football Academy
                                                    dancing to rugby, we help
                                                    a wide range of athletes                                                                                                  Rugby League Academy
                                                    succeed in their studies and
                                                    in their sport.                                                                                                           Women’s Rugby League
                                                                                                                                                                              Development Programme

                                                                                                                                                                              Netball Development
                                                                                                                                                                              Programme
Huddersfield New College
                                                          is located just a few miles

                                           YO U R H N C
                                                          from Huddersfield town
                                                          centre and is based within
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                                                          an area of outstanding                                                                            Hospital                                                                                  LEEDS >
                                                          natural beauty! Getting                                                                           Railway Station
                                                          to College is simple, and                                                                         Motorway
                                                          options include:                Public services                                                                                                              RASTRICK
                                                                                          If you would prefer to travel to                                  Road                                                             BRIGHOUSE
                                                                                          College via public transport,                                     Railway
                                                          Subsidised College
                                                          buses                           there are frequent services

                                                          We are proud of our             along the main road, New Hey                                                                   HALIFAX
                                                          dedicated subsidised bus        Road. If you are coming via
                              G E T T I N G TO

                                                          routes. Currently offering      train, you will need to change                                                                                                               A6107

                                                          nine direct bus routes across   to a bus at the nearby bus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  M62
                                                          Calderdale and Kirklees, these station, which is a two minute
                                                          make getting to College on     walk away or alternatively                    MORE AT
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                                                          time simple and convenient!     you could use our shuttle bus
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                timetable delays.
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                                                          to College on time. These do                                                                                        WE ARE HERE
                                                                                                                                                                               New Hey Road
                                                          not make any stops and the      to offer specialist bike lockers                                                      Huddersfield
                                                                                                                                                                                 HD3 4GL
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                                                                           and ensure that their                                               journey at HNC - it really
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                                                                                                              Personality of the Year event,
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                                                                                                              the Fashion Show and the
                                                                                                                                               social life, part-time working
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                                                                           we will keep you involved
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                                                                           include:
                                                                                                              team provides a key link
                                                                                                              between College and home.
HNC JOURNEY
                                              “I chose to study at HNC as I        “I chose HNC because of       “HNC really is outstanding.        “As a student who was          “My time at HNC really prepared          “I've really enjoyed my time at           “I really enjoyed studying
                                              felt like my ambitions would         the support on offer at       I felt so supported during         previously home-schooled,      me for the real world and helped         HNC. I always felt supported and          Health and Social Care at
                                              be fully supported within the        the College, and because      my time at College, and            I was worried about            me to develop skills inside              lessons and associated work were          HNC. The teachers were kind,
                                              College's outstanding Science        the Sports Department is      the teachers and support           joining a large College, but   and outside of the classroom.            so well planned that I always felt        knowledgeable and supportive,
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                                              department. My teachers              considered to be the best     staff do genuinely care            I shouldn't have worried!      The support from my Progress             in control of my workload."               and they really helped me to
                                              always pushed me to do my            in the area! I've really      about you, and support you         HNC is such a friendly         Tutor and the ESOL staff was                                                       achieve the very top grades."
                                              best, and their support has          grown during my time at       to help you achieve your           and welcoming place, I         outstanding, and their belief in         MARC KENNEDY
                                              been invaluable in helping me        the College."                 potential."                        immediately felt a part of     me and encouragement really              School: Thornhill Community Academy       KULSUM PATEL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Next Step: University of Leeds to study   School: Westborough High School
                                              to achieve the very top grades,                                                                       the College community."        helped me to achieve my very
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Environmental Science                     Next Step: University of Leeds to study
                                              allowing me to progress onto         HAKAN DALBAL                  HOPE KELLY                                                        best."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Social Work
                                              my dream career in Medicine."        School: Salendine Nook High   School: Rastrick High School       THOMAS BARRY
                                                                                   School                        Next Step: University of York to
                                                                                   Next Step: Leeds Trinity      study English and History
                                                                                                                                                    School: Home educated          JAEL LUTANDILA
                                                                                                                                                    Next Step: University
                                              IZZIE MCGRATH                        University to study                                              of Exeter to study
                                                                                                                                                                                   School: Royds Hall Community School
                                              School: The Mirfield Free Grammar                                                                                                    Next Step: Leeds Trinity University to
                                                                                   Sports Psychology                                                Physics
                                              Next Step: University of Newcastle                                                                                                   study Journalism
                                              to study Medicine

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LEVEL 3 STUDY PROGRAMME                                            GENERAL ENTRY CRITERIA                                         LEVEL 2 STUDY PROGRAMME                                                GENERAL ENTRY CRITERIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       •    GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths

                                  R E Q U I R E MENTS
                                                        A Level         A Level       A Level
                                                                                                  •   2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSEs at grade 4 minimum. One of the grade 5s
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                                                                                                                                                                                               BTEC Extended Certificate               •    Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade 4
                                                                                                      must be in either GCSE English Language or Literature, but GCSE English
                                                                                                                                                                                                  (3 GCSE equivalent)
                                                                                         1            Language should not be lower than a grade 4. The grades 4 or above in the                                                        •    Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 1 GCSE at grade 2
                                                        A Level         A Level      Vocational       other GCSEs need to be in academic GCSE subjects and should relate to your
                                                                                      A Level                                                                                                                                          •    Subject specific entry criteria will also apply
                                                                                                      chosen A Level or combination programme

                                                                                                  •   For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you are required
                                                        A Level         2 Vocational A Levels         to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades 7 to 9 and at least a grade 6 in both GCSE
                                                                                                      English Language and GCSE Maths. Your GCSE average point score should
                              ENTRY
                                                                                                      be above 6.7                                                                    Diagnostic assessments              Study programmes                  Certificates in the 2nd year)     for an individual student.
                                                                                         1                                                                                            and GCSE English and                - In some cases (where the        may be appropriate. These         This is normally when other
                                                        2 Vocational A Levels        Vocational   •   Subject specific entry criteria will also apply                                 Maths requirements                  choices are sensible for          will be referred to the           supporting subjects meet the
                                                                                      A Level                                                                                         - Any student presenting with       career options) a Level 3         Senior Admissions Team for        required entry criteria
        56                                                                                                                                                                            a GCSE grade 2 in English           study programme consisting        consideration and to ensure                                               57

                                                                                                  •   5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language                          Language or Maths may               of 2 vocational A Levels          that the study programme          References
                                                                                                                                                                                      need to attend a compulsory         (Extended Certificates in the     provides relevant progression     Your school, college (or
                                                                                                  •   GCSE Maths grade 3 or above (if grade 4 or above, will be included as one of    diagnostic session following        2nd year) and 1 Linear A level    opportunities                     employer if not available)
                                                                                                      the five GCSEs needed)                                                          enrolment                           may be appropriate. These                                           reference must demonstrate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          should be referred to the         - You should choose no more       an excellent record in terms
                                                                                                  •   One vocational equivalent at Pass grade or above can be substituted for a
                                                                                                                                                                                      - Some progression pathways         Senior Admissions Team for        than two predominantly            of attendance and punctuality
                                                                                                      GCSE grade (excluding English Language and Maths)
                                                                                                                                                                                      require a minimum grade 5 in        consideration and to ensure       practical/coursework based A      (at least 95%). The reference
                                                                  3 Vocational A Levels           •   For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you are required   GCSE English Language and/          that the study programme          Levels. If you want to combine    should also demonstrate
                                                                                                      to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades 7 to 9 and at least a grade 6 in both GCSE         or Maths. If this is the case for   provides relevant progression     three practical/coursework        excellent standards of
                                                                                                      English Language and GCSE Maths                                                 your potential progression          opportunities                     based A Levels, you should        behaviour and a very positive
                                                                                                                                                                                      pathway, we may incorporate                                           seriously consider an             attitude to learning
                                                                                                  •   For consideration for a 3 x separate vocational A Level study programme
                                                                                                                                                                                      a relevant English Language         - In some exceptional cases       Extended Diploma course
                                                                                                      combination, please see the guidance in the notes section below
                                                                                                                                                                                      and/or Maths resit pathway          a Level 3 study programme         - There may be exceptional
                                                                                                  •   Subject specific entry criteria will also apply                                 into your agreed study              consisting of a 3 individual      circumstances where we
                                                                                                                                                                                      programme                           vocational A Levels (Extended     can review the entry criteria
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