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AN OPEN EVENT IS AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE WHAT HNC HAS TO OFFER. WE HOST A RANGE OF EVENTS DURING OUR APPLICATION WINDOW Welcome range of courses and we will the competitive edge. Our AND WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU JOIN US TO SEE help you to find the perfect focus is on ensuring that you I am delighted to welcome FOR YOURSELF WHAT YOU combination of these for you, are prepared for the future.

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk CAN EXPECT you to New Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk OPEN Applications for a place at to enable you to be successful. Our prospectus shares more College and I would like to HNC close on Friday 14th about the journeys of some thank you for your interest February 2020. Demand for Our students are successful. of our most recent graduates. in joining our Outstanding EVENTS Tuesday 21st places is high with around We are one of the best You may have heard, from College. I hope that this January 2020 four applications for every Sixth Form Colleges in the your friends or family, about prospectus provides you Thursday Bookable Subject place. country for the grades our life at HNC, but we would very th with an insight into the young people achieve and much encourage you to come 2 Workshops and Tasters 3 24 October exciting experience that the progress they make. along to an Open Event to Not visited us yet or want We therefore recommend you can expect here as a 5:30pm - 8:30pm a chance to gain more that you apply as soon as We are very proud of the discover for yourself why so student. (last entry 8:00pm) information about a subject? possible - if you don’t get achievements of our students. many students choose HNC! Principal’s Talks: 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm Join our bookable tasters! your application in before Each year around 1200 young this date, it becomes a late Leaving with the best possible people graduate from HNC, Visit our website for full details application and you will be grades will only be part of moving on to some exciting Saturday and to book (Bookings open late placed on a waiting list and your HNC story. Alongside Angela Williams OBE and unique destinations. November 2019) we cannot guarantee you your studies you will be Principal rd As a dedicated Sixth Form 23 November will be offered an interview. able to enjoy enrichment You can also join our Aspire College we offer a fantastic opportunities that give you 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 CONTENTS 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, Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk three years running Ambassadors were recognised learning and assessment’ Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 12 Your HNC Journey for their contribution to the community 14 Your Aspire Programme

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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 TROPHY CABINET fe awards Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk YOU ARE HNC Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk

“There are so many unique course options available at HNC. Being able to choose 6 such a great package of qualifications You are not just a student. You are the heart of 7 has ensured I can achieve my ambition to our College. You are future doctors, lawyers, study Law at university. There is a really fantastic atmosphere at HNC, I would artists, athletes, westend stars, engineers and really recommend it! I have enjoyed some teachers. inspiring experiences, including taking part in a mock Bar Trial at Crown Court.”

School: Westborough High School You are not an island. You are part of Studied: A Level Sociology, BTEC Business COME AND MEET OUR something far, far bigger. and BTEC Law COLLEGE COMMUNITY AT . Destination: University of Huddersfield to ONE OF OUR OPEN EVENTS. MOHAMMED MOHAMMED USMAN IQBAL study Law SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS Purple and Green but supporting every colour in the rainbow. Together we thrive. BTEC expertise Our BTEC students not only HERE WE SHARE A FEW secured a 100% pass rate but REASONS WHY THE 95% were at D*/D level! 8 out JUDGING PANEL NAMED of 10 progressed to university HNC AS NO.1 IN THE UK - 31% above the national In 2019 we were incredibly average

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk proud to be named as the Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk TES Sixth Form College of 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% 1 Organisation in the UK through Level 2, to Level 3, securing Distinction* 9 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 secured a 100% pass rate and Sixth form college of the year 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.” 10% of Colleges in the country practices, as it moved up into for the progress our students the Premier League 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 BARNETT ISAAC ISAAC Destination: 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 AWARD WINNING AWARD COLLEGE 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 I decided to sign up for an have my opinions heard about extra qualification in Events the current political climate. I Management, my gold Duke of was given the opportunity to Our Head Student Edinburgh award, and of course visit 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

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk opportunities on offer luck with your GCSEs. and of St Chad’s College. My Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 (Curriculum). I have had so the future, including the doors Huddersfield New College offers you an they chose HNC. here at HNC.

10 enriched learning experience. 11 ZOE Welcome to Huddersfield New Being a Head Student is just one way to College! My name is Zoe, and I enrich your time here at HNC. am the Head Student (Pastoral) 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. 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 lots of amazing opportunities ZOE CHARLOTTE WELCOME HEAD STUDENTS STEP 7: STEP 1: WELCOME NOW GOOD TO KNOW Once you receive your Explore your options GCSE results you will Interview nerves? We really recommend that attend your enrolment We understand that STEP 6: you research your courses appointment and get interviews may seem in full, and speak to your WELCOME MORNING ready for your formal start STEP 2: daunting, but our process 2nd July 2020 careers advisors and our staff at HNC. JOIN AN is designed to help you to If you accept your place, you will be invited to a

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk at Open Events to make sure Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk make sure your courses special Welcome Event which will help you further these choices support your OPEN match your ambitions! Our familiarise yourself with HNC. future ambitions. You’ll need EVENT website www.huddnewcoll. to make sure your predicted 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 JOURNEY LOOK LIKE? THIS Say yes to Your HNC final exams. Once you have HANDY TIMELINE SHOWS YOUR HNC If you have a successful this offer, you should accept th STEP 4: THE KEY STEPS BEFORE YOU 14 October 2019 - school outside of area, you interview you will receive an your place online. You must 14th February 2020 JOIN US IN 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 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 HNC JOURNEY experience university, and “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 - Bespoke Oxbridge and research libraries at Leeds University to develop the 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 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 enhance research skills number of grade 7, 8, or 9s GOOD TO KNOW 14 at GCSE, you may be offered 15 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 ASPIRE PROGRAMME Our mini departmental 100% 100% prospectuses detailing full course information, entry

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk criteria and details of how Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk courses are assessed are available at our Open Events. This information is also available on the ‘courses’ section of our website Prestigious www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 16 winner of 17 the TES Sixth Form College of the Year Award 68% RESULTS DAY 2019 2019 National Centre for Educate North Awards Diversity Leader of the Year Organisation of the Angela Williams, OBE Year 2019 MAT TH School: E W Studied: A Level Politics, History and B English Literature E DID YOU KNOW Destination:

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and Politics T here to help you be bold T in your ambitions for the future and provide all the support you need to excel 18 BE BRAVE 19

“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 BE HNC at HNC I have been bold enough to develop my own opinions. In my opinion, HNC is very special!”

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Be respectful of others, 20 both inside 21 and outside of College 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, 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 SUCCESS IT'S AS EASY AS... - Don’t assume you know if you know the degree you what a course is all about! are interested in – this can LEVEL 3 Courses like A Level Maths help to shape your course These are A Level or A and Philosophy, Religion choices Level equivalent courses. 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 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk programme to suit your Your study programme will Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 22 you and your future career. studying the courses you are 23 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 LEVEL 2 If you don’t meet the all courses need you to go that what to expect to help inform Advice for choosing entry criteria for a Level extra mile to achieve higher your decision making process Our mini departmental your courses 3 programme, a year long grades prospectuses detailing full Our Open Events are a great course information, entry Level 2 qualification is way to explore your future the progression route - Don’t be afraid to look at criteria and details of how options. Here we share our for you. We offer Level 2 university requirements now courses are assessed are 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. COURSES Your Programme of Study in 1, 2 3 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 One of the most common A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended questions we are asked is Certificate Certificate/ Extended Foundation (equivalent to 'how do I build my unique Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs) Courses Certificate Diploma Extended study programme?' The (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma Level) 2 A Levels) diversity of courses at HNC (equivalent to 3 A Levels) is outstanding. The simple Art and Design rule is to remember that Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Art and Design – 3D Design Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 25 24 singular BTECs. Your career Single A Level plans and interests will 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 BTEC fourth option in the first year. BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level Foundation We also offer AS Further Business Certificate/ 3 Extended Diploma/ Mathematics, if you are Business Studies studying A Level Maths. This Extended Certificate/ Extended Chemistry Remember, your study Certificate Diploma does not have to form one of programme should always Diploma Childcare and Education your three options, and you total three A Levels or A can continue the qualification Computing 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 to a full A Level Levels and BTECs to create a and a full time study Creative Digital Media (Digital Film and 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 Certificate A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended Certificate/ Extended Foundation Certificate (equivalent to Certificate/ Extended Foundation Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs) (equivalent to Certificate Diploma Extended Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs) Courses Certificate Diploma Extended (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma Courses Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels) Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to 3 A Levels) Mathematics - Further Creative Digital Media (Digital Games) Media Studies Criminology Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Music Performance Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Dance Music (Digital Production) Drama and Theatre Studies Musical Theatre Early Years Practitioner APPLY NOW AT Performing Arts HUDDNEWCOLL.AC.UK/APPLY Economics Philosophy, Ethics and Religion English Language and Literature Physical Education 26 English Literature 27 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) 3G PITCH & FIELDS SPORT CENTRE & SPORTS BARN

When you join HNC, - Professional standard you join a College with Performing Arts Theatre amazing facilities. We are Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk continuously investing - Exceptional IT facilities, DINING AREA, Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk in our campus to ensure including a Media Editing MEDIA it can support your Suite, using the latest industry LRC & CAREERS learning. Recently we standard software & ART have redeveloped our social spaces, and opened - Outstanding, bespoke CENTRE a Lecture Theatre. We learning environments, 28 BOILERHOUSE 29 encourage you to pay a visit including a Photography to see for yourself, what our Lighting Studio, modern THEATRE students benefit from: Science Laboratories and MAIN BUILDING a vibrant Childcare and - On site Lecture Theatre Education Suite where you will experience an exciting programme of guest - Dedicated social spaces speakers including an onsite Costa Café and a Starbucks DANCE STUDIO - State-of-the-art sports & LECTURE THEATRE facilities, including a Sports Barn, Gym and a dedicated Sports Physiotherapy Laboratory CAMPUS GET INSPIRED We offer DofE Bronze, 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 You can play one of the many chance to find out more 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 Here at HNC your offer accessible sessions and many opportunities to ensure experience goes beyond the changing facilities Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk your voice is heard, developing Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 Adventurous, caring, sporty, beyond college crowd. GET GET creative… however you might describe yourself, the DofE is for VOLUNTEERING QUALIFIED you! Award sections include: 30 Give back, support causes you Gain additional 31 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 qualifications in Cabin Crew GET Skills COMPETITIVE and Events Management, Could you be a Student, Sport CAREER Expedition Coaching and Leadership or STEM Ambassador? Or Awards or even an EPQ READY Residential (for Gold DofE perhaps our next Head Student Gain real life work participants only) or Student Governor? There GET CREATIVE experience and develop Try your hand at something new are a wealth of opportunities employability skills through As a licensed centre, we and develop your skills and for personal development that work experience and work can keep costs as low as confidence. You could write for our will empower you and help you placements possible. Financial assistance to develop skills such as public student magazine the HNC Echo, may be available in certain speaking or showcase your talents in our circumstances. annual HNC's Got Talent Show ENRICHMENT As part of your studies you will enjoy a range of exciting trips and visits. Here we

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk showcase just a few photos Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk from recent trips. We host over 150 trips and visits DISNEYLAND PARIS every year - where will your IRELAND studies take you? VENICE CLIFFE HOUSE

32 POLAND EMMERDALE SET 33 KRAKOW LONDON THEATRE HARRY POTTER STUDIOS LONDON CHRISTMAS JOHN SMITHS STADIUM SOLINA UK VISIT MARKETS EXPERIENCES Mental Health Support You can access a wide range of mental health support in response to your needs. 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- Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk stage of your journey to 16-18 Bursary, including Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 34 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 ime to programme offers a variety of Don’t forget… T R housing, bereavement and a DID YOU KNOW Additional Learning and e v exams related support such wide range of other matters – Specialist Support (ALSS) i s Our ENJOY programme e as tea and chat, meditation, our friendly team run an open Ofsted reported that “The team are here to help. helps you stay fit and staffed revision sessions door service and are always College’s high quality More information can be healthy, and our and access to free revision happy to help. The team also support promotes personal found on page 42 enrichment programme resources arranges external services development, excellent provides some unique where needed, including behaviour and learners’ experiences (see page 30) Counselling welfare exceptionally 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) SUPPORT their next steps.” Your Progress Tutor is here to support you during every stage of your HNC journey. Our Progress Tutors run weekly tutorials designed THO to support your personal M “I have had A development, both in S some challenging and out of College. In the M personal final year of your studies, E circumstances T this will include help with Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk during my time C Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk applications to university, A at HNC. The apprenticeships or jobs.

support of L F 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 36 a point of contact between 37 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 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 Destination: York St John Studied: BTEC Criminology, in one-to-one meetings to University to study Interior A Level Law and English review your progress

KYLA SYKES Design Literature YOUR PROGRESS TUTOR IS A Destination: - Putting in place any extra CENTRAL PART OF YOUR to study English and American support you may need to SUPPORT Literature and Culture achieve your EFGs TUTOR PROGRESS Our careers support is exceptional. As a student you will benefit from our qualified Careers Advisors' Our application window will 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 th

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- One to one career meetings 38 to help you plan your future 39

- 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

CAREERS SUPPORT experience of the world of work

It’s really important to submit your application to HNC before Friday TAKE 14th February 2020, when our application window will close. We are an oversubscribed College and YOUR late applications will not be invited to interview. Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk How you apply depends on FIRST your school location. Want further information about an individual course? Our mini course prospectuses are STEPS 40 available at our Open Events or you can 41 see our website for full course details, ATTEND A ATTEND A including entry requirements. 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 The support is as unique as your needs, and we work closely with you, your family and any external agencies to ensure you can excel.

During the admissions process the team will become involved in your journey to HNC, to STUDY CENTRE ensure that we put into place

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Huddersfield New College Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk any support that is needed. We are very proud of Our support includes: the additional learning support that our students - One to one support from our “The support you get at can access. In 2019, our Student Support Assistants Huddersfield New College is Additional Learning outstanding. I have loved my four and Specialist Support 42 - Support for specific years experience, it has been the 43 team were shortlisted learning needs. These best four years of my life!” for a national award in include, but are not limited recognition of the support to, learning difficulties, School: they offer. sensory impairments, physical Studied: BTEC Business disabilities and support for Destination: Business English as a second language

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- Specialist assessors, if you need special examination arrangements

- Access to PCs, specialist software and a quiet space LEARNING SUPPORT From application to interview, to accepting your place and starting at HNC, we are here to 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 settle into College life Finding Your Feet feel like a big one, and in - Information sessions quickly and easily. As well Programme staff are always Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk addition to our induction we Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk as the practical matters of on hand at our events, and offer our Finding Your Feet - Tea and chat with staff FINDING College, there’s plenty of you can contact them at any programme which is ideal opportunities to have fun, time to find out more about if you need some extra help - Small group activities including a Freshers’ Fair. how we can support you to and support to settle in. The settle in. HNC is a warm, programme includes: welcoming and supportive place to study 44 YOUR 45

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LEADERSHIP TEAM RUN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES DURING FEET INDUCTION 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 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. outstanding coaching, access

Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk JOHN CULPAN Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 prepare for your future by Athletes Programme and ac.uk/student-life/TA to HAKAN DALBAL competitive level. Our Sports signing up at our Sports Academies. explore the wide range Represented West Academies and Development These programmes are http://eepurl.com/dNpOE-/ 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 Gymnast 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

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SPORTING SUCCESS Programme Huddersfield New College is located just a few miles from Huddersfield town centre and is based within an area of outstanding Hospital LEEDS > natural beauty! Getting Railway Station to College is simple, and Motorway Public services options include: RASTRICK If you would prefer to travel to Road BRIGHOUSE Subsidised College College via public transport, Railway Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 routes. Currently offering train, you will need to change A6107 nine direct bus routes across to a bus at the nearby bus M62 station, which is a two minute Calderdale and Kirklees, these walk away or alternatively DID YOU KNOW 48 make getting to College on 49 FIND OUT MORE AT STAINLAND FARTOWN time simple and convenient! you could use our shuttle bus RIPPONDEN WWW.HUDDNEWCOLL.AC.UK A643 A62 service! The 'Your HNC app' offers you the opportunity BIRKBY A641 Early morning shuttle A629 LINDLEY to receive important services from the town Bike, car or moped/ OUTLANE notifications about buses, centre motorbike MOLDGREEN including information about We operate a direct shuttle Free parking is available A640 timetable delays. service from the town centre on Campus. Please note HUDDERSFIELD < MANCHESTER You can also link to our to College, to help you get that a parking pass must be acquired. We are also pleased online payment system to College on time. These do WE ARE HERE A629 to offer specialist bike lockers New Hey Road not make any stops and the Huddersfield HD3 4GL journey takes around ten A62 minutes LOCKWOOD A616 YOUR HNC YOUR GETTING TO - Access to Cedar, our online reporting portal. This shares with you information regarding your SIGN UP TO OUR son/daughter's attendance, NEWSLETTER AT progress and welfare at College https://tinyurl.com/ybqlj48a Our focus is helping If necessary, they will discuss students prepare for with you any additional - Invitations to Parents’ progression to university, learning support we may Evenings at relevant points Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk apprenticeships or need to put in place to help Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk in the year. You will be able employment. At College your son/daughter realise to meet subject teachers and they will develop lifelong their potential discuss your son/daughter's time management, progress, and how this can be independent learning We encourage all parents/ supported in the home and resilience skills that carers to continue as active will prepare them for the partners in their son/ 50 - Invitations to bespoke 51 challenges life will bring, daughter’s educational evening events, such as the and ensure that their journey at HNC - it really Oxbridge evening, the Sports progression from College is helps them to maintain the Personality of the Year event, a successful one. right balance between study, the Fashion Show and the social life, part-time working Performing Arts showcases We understand the and home life, for good importance of parents/carers emotional health and well- - The option to sign up to the as partners in this, and we will being termly enewsletter which keep you involved in your son provides an insight into or daughter’s education to student life at the College ensure that they can and do realise their potential. Ways - Access to the Progress Tutor we will keep you involved team. The Progress Tutor include: team provides a key link between College and home. PARENTS/CARERS INFORMATION “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, 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 to study to achieve the very top grades, the College community." helped me to achieve my very Next Step: School: Westborough High School Environmental Science University of Leeds to study allowing me to progress onto best." Next Step: Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk HAKAN DALBAL HOPE KELLY Social Work Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk my dream career in Medicine." 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• GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths A Level A Level A Level • 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSEs at grade 4 minimum. One of the grade 5s 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 • Subject specific entry criteria will also apply A Level chosen A Level or combination programme

• For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you are required Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 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 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

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• 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 REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS ENTRY MEE SHA AM A N A UN ELI BOB L- M A CR T IL F Y A N IE A Next Steps B E L N I D T I C N B Ameen Al-Tabit, Quantity Surveyor G E at Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)

Shaun Milne, Reading Physics at the Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk

Amelia Fielding, Professional Dancer who is currently performing in Mamma Mia

Bob Cryan, Vice at The

58 University of Huddersfield 59 AW DA JO M L REN NIE RD ICH C LL ON A Lawrence Guntert, Starring in the E E E G H G LA Christmas production Dr Seuss' The U IL A Y R Grinch N L N R T E I

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O W Jordon Garrick, Professional football player at Swansea City AFC Be inspired! Michaelayne Chow, Graduated in Where can Your HNC can 2019 with first class honours from take you? Visit the University of www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/alumni Manchester, Optometry ALUMNI HNC This prospectus has been designed by former HNC student Rebecca King.

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