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HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2021 ENTRY

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YOUR HNC Will I be able to visit the College in person before I submit an application? Details of our Open Events can be found below. We understand that as a potential applicant you may want to visit New College in person to Please note due to Covid-19 and confirm your application. social distancing requirements, our Open Events in the autumn term are Sadly, it is not possible to enable this in the current virtual. Take the next step: Covid-19 local and national situation. We strongly Wednesday 9th December recommend that you take the virtual tour of the Explore Your HNC: 5:00pm - 8:00pm College instead before you submit your application. Tuesday 10th November Please submit an application by the deadline of Building on the first virtual event, 5:30pm – 8:30pm 15th February 2021 if you want to join our College our subject teachers will be running community. As an oversubscribed College we are short online taster sessions to support Join us to explore our Campus, unable to accept late applications and ensuring you your decision making about your hear from subject teachers and our meet the application deadline will guarantee an offer courses. You will also be able to find Principal, find out what HNC has to of an interview. offer you and ask your questions in out more detailed information about wider College life including our Aspire real time. Please note applying for and attending an interview programme. does not oblige you to accept a place with us. Content will also be recorded and accessible via our website following the event.

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DID YOU KNOW You can take a look around our outstanding Campus via our virtual tour. Click here to This prospectus is interactive! Wherever you see the icon to the left you can click the link access this to view our interactive content which we hope will bring your HNC prospectus to life.

2 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 3 Welcome to . As Principal, I would like to thank you for your interest in joining our outstanding, award winning College. Our online prospectus shares more about why we think you should choose Huddersfield New College - or as we are more affectionately known as by our College community, HNC!

When you apply to us, you are not only Open Events in a traditional format. choosing one of the top Colleges in the However, our virtual Open Events “The quality of teaching is exceptional. UK for student progress, but a College will offer you the same quality of Each and every one of my teachers that will work with you to ensure information, advice and guidance. that you achieve your ambitions – cared about my learning and my whatever these are. You will enjoy This short interactive prospectus experiences inside and outside of the is designed to give you a flavour of achievements; my teachers challenged classroom that will provide you with a what you can expect at these virtual me to achieve my best and were always competitive edge, and our wide range Open Events. On behalf of our entire of support will also help you to excel. College community, I look forward on hand to support me. The Aspire This prospectus shares more about to welcoming you to our College Programme was instrumental in my these first class experiences and the ‘virtually’ and eventually in person. support which have been recognised You can look forward to a College that success at HNC and the support I through a range of awards, including will help you to achieve your future being named as the national TES Sixth ambitions. received for my application to Oxford Form College of the Year. University was an essential part of my Current circumstances mean at this HNC journey, and really prepared me moment in time we are unable to host Angela Williams OBE for my next steps.” Principal

JAK SPENCER School: Grammar School Studied: A Level Biology (A*), Chemistry (A) , History (A*) and BTEC Level 3 Musical Theatre (DS*) Destination: Biomedical Science at the

4 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 5 WHY CHOOSE HUDDERSFIELD “HNC helps you to discover hidden passions and provides you with skills and abilities that will stay NEW COLLEGE? with you for a lifetime. It offers a wide range of academic and enrichment opportunities allowing you to develop your interests and help you to progress to your chosen career. My time at HNC was an enjoyable

Here are our top We are an outstanding, award winning one, and the memories I made at the College will last a five reasons why College. We are outstanding in all areas, and lifetime.” you should choose have won a wide range of prestigious awards, HNC including being named the TES Sixth Form College of the Year BEN MALONE School: Rastrick High School Studied: A Level Drama and Theatre Studies (A*), We secure UK leading results. We are in the top A Level History (A) and BTEC Level 3 Musical Theatre (DS*) 10% of all Colleges nationally for student progress Destination: Acting for Live and Recording Media at Arden School of Theatre and in 2020 our students celebrated a 99.9% pass rate and a 75% high grade rate (A*-B grades or equivalent

We offer A Levels and BTECs. We are the only College locally offering an extensive range of both A Levels and BTECs and where you can combine these to suit your future career ambitions

We can give you a unique experience. You can expect a fantastic range of support, and opportunities outside of the classroom that give you the competitive edge

Are you on track to secure a high number of 7,8,9s at GCSE? We are a genuine community. We’re proud of Click here to explore how our Aspire programme will our diverse, welcoming and supportive College challenge you family. You’ll be valued as an individual, and celebrate the differences of others too

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WHAT WILL YOUR

JOURNEY TO HNC JOURNEY LOOK LIKE? THIS HANDY TIMELINE SHOWS THE KEY STEPS BEFORE YOU JOIN US IN 2021!

Our interactive graphic below shares more about ACCEPT YOUR PLACE BY your journey to HNC. 23RD APRIL 2021 Had a successful interview? Make sure you accept your place by the above deadline PREPARE FOR YOUR HNC THROUGH THE YOUR HNC@HOME WHY CHOOSE HNC? Take a look at this prospectus to ONLINE PORTAL Post GCSE examinations you’ll be explore the reasons why you should GET READY FOR able to log into your online portal, choose Huddersfield New College YOUR INTERVIEW and get to know your College a JANUARY - MARCH little more. You’ll also be able to 2021 book your slots at your orientation We can’t wait to meet you and morning discuss your application with you! ORIENTATION MORNING* Come along with your HNC @ Home ENROLMENT activities, if you have completed these TAKE A VIRTUAL Following GCSE Results optional opportunities, explore your HNC in LOOK AT OUR COLLEGE Day you’ll come along to person, and meet your subject teachers Join one of our virtual Open Events to the College to enrol and find out all you need to know about our APPLY BY 15TH collect your membership College, and meet our teachers FEBRUARY 2021 badge We must receive your application WELCOME TO YOUR by 15th February 2021. We are an HNC oversubscribed College, and are Your first day at College will be in unable to accept late applications September 2021 SELECT YOUR COURSES Explore our full range of courses, and match your study programme to your future career ambitions *All events are subject to Covid-19 restrictions

8 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 9 “The opportunities that HNC presented me with A FIRST CLASS, were invaluable. As a member of the College’s AWARD WINNING Aspire Programme, I EXPERIENCE was able to take up a place at a summer school We are very proud of the experience our students enjoy which is reflected in the results they achieve and the exciting destinations on to which they move. HNC is provided by the Sutton in the top 10% of all Colleges nationally for student progress, and this outstanding Trust. I spent a week achievement has been recognised through a range of national awards. at Glasgow University. Did you know that some of the awards and accolades in our trophy cabinet include… I was also encouraged to enrol with the Social

Mobility Foundation, fe awards 2019 through which I was able Winner to network with industry Sixth form college of the year

leaders, who support Ofsted outstanding TES Sixth Form you to progress to your in all areas College of the Year Recognising how we are the Recognising how we are dream career. It was very best in everything we do the number one College in opportunities like these the UK 2019-20 that have really prepared Winner of the Social me for my future career as Mobility award, Sixth Form Colleges an architect. At HNC there Association are no barriers to students Recognising how we enhance the life chances and future ANISHA IQBAL from any background professional opportunities of School: Ryburn Valley High School receiving a first class Number 1 Organisation The Carnegie Centre of our young people Studied: A Level 3D Design (A*), Mathematics (C) and Physics (C) in the UK for Equality Excellence for Mental Destination: Architecture at the University of Salford education.” and Diversity - for four Health in Schools (Further consecutive years Education) award in Silver Recognising how we promote Recognising how the mental equality and value the well-being of our young people is individual differences of all at the heart of our work our community 10 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 11 CLASS OF 2020

Educate North Awards Leader of the Year Angela Williams, 99.9% OBE

Winner of the prestigious TES Sixth TOP 10% Form College of the Year Award 2019 75% OF ALL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES NATIONALLY National Centre for Diversity Organisation of FOR STUDENT PROGRESS! the Year 2020

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Here at HNC you can choose from a wide range of courses and build a study programme uniquely tailored to your future ambitions. To the right are our top 3 tips for choosing the right courses for you. Think about what you enjoy and what you are good at

Consider your future career ambitions and “I really enjoyed my time studying Explore your courses what any courses you may need to study in These short videos give you an order to pursue this career ambition at HNC. As well as the outstanding overview of the courses offered teaching and facilities, there were so in each department: Take a look at the entry criteria for your many opportunities for me to develop preferred courses and make sure your Art and Design predicted grades match this and grow and build my employability Business Creative Media skills. During my time at College, I Remember, there are subjects you may not Early Years volunteered as a Student Ambassador, English have studied before at GCSE, such as Law, Health and Social Care Psychology and Film Studies. It is also not and successfully applied to be a part Humanities always necessary to have studied a subject of the Head Student Team, and it was Information Technology at GCSE to access it at A Level, for example Mathematics A Level History. We recommend lots of opportunities like this that really helped Modern Foreign Languages research into unfamiliar subjects at A Level me to prepare me for my next step.” Performing Arts Physical Education and Sport Finally, don’t panic. If you are unsure about Science your final course choices, a large part of our Social Sciences interview process focuses on helping you to ZIYAAD LAMBAT Travel, Tourism and Events finalise these and your future career School: Studied: A Level Business Studies (B), 3D Design (B) and Sociology (C) Management ambitions Destination: Accounting and Finance at the

14 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 15 A quick look at A PROGRAMME AS entry criteria

UNIQUE AS YOU AND Your entry criteria may be different from the general entry criteria depending on the courses you wish to study. Some courses have additional criteria YOUR AMBITIONS! attached to ensure your success on the course. A summary of general entry criteria can be found in the table below. Our full entry criteria can be found by clicking here.

Unsure how building your qualify to apply for a one year Level If you are looking to study an A Level as a minimum you will need A programme as unique programme works. Watch our as you and Each A Level counts as one of your 2 study programme first. Most of our to achieve: • 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSEs at grade 4 minimum 60 second guide led by our your ambitions! three choices, as these are singular Level 2 students progress to a Level 3 qualifications. A number of our BTEC study programme at the College at the • One of the grade 5s must be in either GCSE English Language or Deputy Head of Admissions qualifications are available as 1, 2 end of their Level 2 study programme. Literature, but the GCSE English Language grade should not be Samantha Our wide ranging curriculum gives and 3 A Level equivalents. The blocks lower than a grade 4 you a unique range of options for your below illustrate how you could combine Please note you should choose no more • GCSE Maths must be achieved at grade 4 or above. The grades study programme courses. A full time qualifications to create your bespoke 3 than two predominantly practical/ 4 or above in the other GCSEs need to be in academic GCSE Level 3 study programme will always A Level study programme! coursework based A Levels. If you want to subjects and should relate to your chosen A Level or combination total three A Levels (or vocational combine three practical/coursework based programme equivalent). th If you don’t meet the entry criteria for A Levels, you should seriously consider an • For a study programme including a 4 Level 3 qualification, you a Level 3 study programme, you may Extended Diploma course are required 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 6.4 A Level A Level A Level 3 subjects • Plus subject specific entry criteria

If you are looking to study a Level 3 vocational programme, as a minimum you will need to achieve: BTEC Level 3 Extended • 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language A Level A Level Certificate 3 subjects • GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above (if grade 4 or above, will be (1 A Level included as one of the five GCSEs needed) Remember, your study equivalent) • One vocational equivalent qualification at Pass grade or above programme should always can be substituted for one GCSE grade (excluding English total three A Levels or Language and Maths) at grade 4 or above A Level equivalents • Plus subject specific entry criteria qualifications. Here at HNC A Level BTEC Level 3 Diploma 3 subjects you can combine A Levels (2 A Level equivalent) If you do not expect to meet the Level 3 entry criteria, you may and Level 3 BTECs to create be able to apply for one of our Level 2 programmes. a study programme tailored You will need to achieve: to your needs, interests and • GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths future ambitions • Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade 4 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 3 subjects • Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 1 GCSE at grade 2 (3 A Level equivalent) • Plus subject specific entry criteria For further information click here

16 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 17 The table below outlines the courses available to you and the levels these are available at. You can click each to be taken to the OPTIONS website for more detailed course information.

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 BTEC BTEC Certificate/ Extended Foundation Certificate/ Extended Foundation A Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ GCSE Extended A Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ GCSE Extended LEVEL Certificate Diploma Extended Certificate LEVEL Certificate Diploma Extended Certificate (equivalent to (equivalent to Diploma (equivalent to (equivalent to (equivalent to Diploma (equivalent to 3 GCSEs) 3 GCSEs) 1 A Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to 1 A Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to Courses 3 A Levels) Courses 3 A Levels) Art and Design Creative Digital Media (Digital Games) Art and Design – 3D Design Criminology Art and Design – Fine Art Dance Art and Design – Graphic Communication Drama and Theatre Studies Art and Design – Photography Economics

Art and Design – Textile Design English

Applied Law English Language and Literature

Applied Psychology English Literature

Applied Science Film Studies

Biology French

Biology - Applied (Human) Geography

Business Health and Social Care

Business Studies History

Chemistry Information Technology

Childcare and Education Information and Creative Technology Computer Science Law Creative Digital Media (Digital Film and Video) Mathematics

1 year 1 year Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for 2 years) 3 for 2 years)

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LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 BTEC Certificate/ Extended Foundation A Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ GCSE Extended LEVEL Certificate Diploma Extended Certificate (equivalent to (equivalent to Diploma (equivalent to 3 GCSEs) 1 A Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to Courses 3 A Levels) Mathematics - Further

Media Studies

Music Performance

Music (Digital Production)

Musical Theatre

Performance (Creative & Acting)

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Physical Education

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Sport

Sport and Exercise Science

Travel and Tourism

Travel, Tourism and Events Management

1 year Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for 2 years)

20 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 21 HOW TO APPLY

“I chose to study at Huddersfield New College so that I could pursue both my love of Sport and my Do you attend a school in academic studies. I had so many Do you attend a school in Calderdale, Bradford or ? any other area not classed opportunities to develop my as Kirklees? employability skills at College, including a work experience placement in Poland and coaching YES primary school aged children. As well your school will tell you NO YES NO more about you will need to apply you will need to apply if you attend a school applying to HNC through through our website through our website in Kirklees your school as studying for my BTEC in Sport www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk will tell you more about the centralised application portal applying to HNC through and Exercise Science, I also played the centralised application portal for the College’s Football Academy, reaching the championship finals. However you apply, you must make sure you I also had the opportunity to join a application is submitted by Sports tour in Spain, take part in the Friday 15th February 2021.

Sports Ambassador Programme and We are an oversubscribed College and late applications will not be offered an interview undertake additional qualifications. I am so well prepared for my next step.” MATTHEW FOSTER School: Studied: BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science (D*D*D*) Destination: Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Newcastle

22 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 23 EXPERIENCE

When you join Your HNC, you can expect so much more than an outstanding experience in the classroom! The following pages An inclusive, diverse share more about what you can and respectful College expect from the broader College community A Greener College experience - an experience which We are incredibly proud of our will help you become a rounded As a student at HNC you will be asked inclusive, diverse and respectful and resilient young adult, ready to sign our Green Pledge. This asks College community. for your next steps. you to support five simple steps to At HNC I had so many opportunities help protect our environment now and Our approach to promoting equality to brighten my future. I applied for This section of our online prospectus for future generations. Our focus is provides opportunity for all and to includes links to a number of short on small, achievable green steps that the position of Head Student, which celebrate the diverse world in which videos, to help you to explore this in together make a big difference. we live has been recognised by being more detail. These videos will bring the The Green Pledge: allowed me to develop a variety of named Number 1 Organisation in the broader College experience to life, so UK for Equality and Diversity for four skills, beyond my academic study make sure you take a look. 1. Be a travel hero and walk or cycle years running by the National Centre where possible programme and my self-confidence. for Diversity. 2. Ditch the plastic I always felt supported by my teachers 3. Be a conscious consumer and We provide a wide range of choose greener options and my progress tutor, and the support I opportunities for you to explore 4. Use a refillable container for drinks equality and diversity matters, 5. Opt for a meat free day each week received from the Careers Team during including themed diversity weeks, equality and diversity tutorials and the UCAS application process helped As a College we are working hard to an equality and diversity content in reduce our carbon footprint, and you me to secure a place at one of the UK’s subjects, as relevant. can expect regular guest speakers, leading universities” including speakers from Greenpeace, The best way to learn more about Click here to take to help you build your knowledge of why we are a national leader in our a look at our current environmental issues, and how approach to equality and diversity is ZOE WOLSTENHOLME Equality and Diversity you can help to protect our planet. video by taking a look at it in action – click School: Ryburn Valley High School Studied: A Level Mathematics (A*), A Level Further Mathematics (A) the icon to the left to find out more. and A Level French (B) Destination: Mathematics at Durham University

24 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 25 ENRICH YOUR STUDIES We offer over 150 different opportunities to gain a new skill or knowledge or qualification that could help GET change your future. WATCH the short video CAREER READY above to find out more Take advantage of our in house about the extra curricular careers support service, and gain opportunities on offer at the GET valuable work related experience College VOLUNTEERING such as writing for the HNC Echo Here at HNC our focus is that helps your CV and degree Give back by participating in one on ensuring you enjoy an applications stand out of the many volunteering outstanding experience both We are proud to be opportunities on offer. You could inside and outside of the an accredited Duke run an event to raise classroom. We are exceptionally of Edinburgh centre, money for our Charity of the Year, proud of our enrichment meaning we offer our or volunteer in the local offer which allows you to try own DofE programme community something new, gain new skills in house! You can or qualifications, or get career complete the award ready. GET at Bronze, Silver and COMPETITIVE Gold level Apply to be a Head Student, a Student Governor, a Student Diversity GET GET CREATIVE Champion, a Student Well-being From drawing to dancing, stitching Champion, or a Student Ambassador QUALIFIED to singing, we encourage everyone Give yourself the competitive for the College or one of your subjects. to Get Creative at College These leadership experiences help you edge by gaining an extra GET ACTIVE to stand out from the crowd qualification. These include: Play competitively for one of - Microsoft Office Specialist our sports teams, use the onsite - Cabin Crew fitness suite or outdoor gym or - First Aid join the free ENJOY programme - Coaching Qualification that offers sporting activities such - Extended Project Qualification as badminton and table tennis

*All activities, particularly team sports, are subject to ongoing Covid requirements

26 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 27 OUR EXPLORE CAMPUS Watch more Watch more MORE Click here to take a Explore HNC from the air virtual tour of College

Our 2900 strong College community can access outstanding facilities all located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still conveniently located just a short distance from Huddersfield town centre. 3G PITCH & FIELDS SPORT CENTRE Learning facilities - State of the art Sports lab & SPORTS BARN - Dedicated Study Hubs in all buildings - Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and Library - Performing Arts Theatre - Lecture Theatre DINING AREA, - IT Suites MEDIA - Music Editing Suite and music practice LRC & CAREERS rooms & ART - Video Editing Suite - Photography Studio CENTRE - Industry standard Science labs BOILERHOUSE - Classroom spaces bespoke to subjects THEATRE Sports facilities MAIN BUILDING - 3G pitch - Multi-use Sports Barn - Indoor professional standard Cricket lanes - Fitness Suite - Outdoor Gym DANCE STUDIO

Leisure facilities & LECTURE THEATRE - Starbucks Café - Costa Café - Large social spaces including dedicated Dining Areas and a hot servery

28 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 29 SUPPORT

Here at HNC we understand that Whilst HNC @ Home will give you a a student with the right support head start on your next steps after is one that succeeds. We offer a GCSEs, our comprehensive induction range of support to ensure that process when you start with us in you can succeed. September will help you to settle into “I have always wanted to be a Midwife, Your Progress Tutors College life quickly. This induction and I chose to study at HNC as I knew includes: As a student, you will be assigned a the College would be able to help me to - Group tours of the College Progress Tutor who will support you every step of the way in your HNC achieve this career goal. My teachers Your HNC @ Home - Information session covering journey, including: were not only subject experts, they essential elements of College life; - Monitoring your attendance and This support starts once you have from how lessons work to where you also had incredible industry links, punctuality, and supporting you, accepted your place at HNC, and have can buy a cup of coffee if there are issues affecting your which helped me to secure relevant completed your GCSE examinations. progress You will be provided with a unique log - An enrichment fair where you can work experience. I am dyslexic, but the in to our unique online Campus - find out all about the opportunities - One to one monitoring meetings, support I received from the College’s HNC @ Home. Here you will be able available to you outside the to ensure you stay on track, make to access a range of activities linked to classroom Study Centre Team meant that this progress and achieve your Estimated your studies to give you a flying start in Final Grades (EFG) these studies. - A little bit of extra support for those was never a barrier for me, and the finding settling in to College life a - Weekly tutorials to support your access arrangements provided for It is also where you will book your little harder. This includes individual personal development slots for your Orientation Morning tours, tea and chat events and me helped to ensure that I was never in July.* On this morning you can visit support from Progress Tutors - Support with university, the Campus and speak to your subject disadvantaged. The skills I developed apprenticeship or job applications teachers to ensure that you are ready during your final year at HNC will support me far beyond my for your start at HNC in September 2021. time at College.”

You will meet your Progress Tutor on at least a weekly basis, and they also ANNABELLE WHITE WATCH MORE provide a key link between College School: Honley High School Find out more about or and home. Studied: BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care (D*D*D*) *Subject to Covid-19 restrictions Progress Tutor support here Destination: Midwifery at the University of Huddersfield

30 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 31 STUDY CENTRE Huddersfield New College

Study Centre Financial Support

If you need support in your academic We offer a range of support to you to studies, our Additional Learning and ensure that any financial barriers to Specialist Support team offers support attending College are removed, where ASPIRE that is bespoke to your needs. The Careers Information, possible, including: Mental health admissions process will help us to Advice and Guidance and well-being support Are you on track to achieve a high identify the support you may need. - Access to a 16-19 bursary number of GSCE grade 7, 8 or 9s? Then This may include: Our qualified Careers team is here to We are proud to have been awarded you could be eligible for our Aspire support you to take the right next step - Access to the Free School Meals the Carnegie Centre of Excellence programme. - One to one support from a Student to achieve your future ambitions. You Scheme for Mental Health in Schools (Further Support Assistant can expect: Education) Award at Silver standard. This programme is all about ensuring - Access to the College hardship fund This reflects how as a College we work that you fully realise your academic - Support for specific learning needs. - One to one Career planning hard to ensure that your good mental potential. The programme includes: These include, but are not limited meetings well-being is promoted. to, learning difficulties, sensory This includes: - A university style lecture series with impairments, physical disabilities - A Get Ready for Your Future internal and external experts in their and support for English as a second conference to help you to explore the - Access to a wide range of well-being fields language possibilities available to you in the events. for example, regular ‘Tea and future Chat’ events - An Oxbridge support programme, - Special examination arrangements, including mock interviews - Support with your UCAS application - Access to trained staff and student If you think this applies to including additional time or support Mental Health Champions you, we recommend that you during exams - Visits and application advice for - A programme of guest speakers watch our short video which Student Welfare Service the world leading Russell Group from industry and the professions - Access to external experts, as shares more about what you - Access to specialist software and Universities appropriate can expect in Aspire hardware Our Student Welfare service can - Access to university open events and help with welfare concerns, including - Extra curricular experiences that - Access to a quiet space outreach programmes mental health well-being and a wide #everymindmatters build your cultural capital and give range of other welfare matters – our you a competitive edge - Support to secure work experience friendly team run an open door service and work placement opportunities and are always happy to listen - The opportunity to gain an AS Level through The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) If our Study Centre support apply to you, you can learn more by watching the short video

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Would you like to train under the - Men’s Cricket Academy and EXCELLENCE direction of highly qualified coaches? Development Programme If the answer is yes, you could try out for one of our Sports Academy or - Men’s Football Academy and Development programmes. Development Programme

Huddersfield New College If successful,you will receive - Women’s Football Academy has been named as one of the outstanding coaching, access to We are renowned for our top 100 cricket schools in the relevant additional qualifications, - Men’s Rugby League Academy sporting provision – if you have a UK in recognition of the high and play at the highest competitive sporting talent, then HNC is the quality training on offer and level. Our Sports Academies and - Netball Programme place for you! the progression of students Development Programmes include: from the Cricket Academy To find out more and take a to professional careers in look at some of our current cricket Talented Athletes, click here

Talented Athletes Programme

Do you play a sport at a regional, national or international level? Our Talented Athletes Programme allows you to combine excelling in your sport with excelling in your studies. As a member of the programme, you will benefit from bespoke timetabling and distance learning, whilst you are training or competing.

There are no limits to the sports our Talented Athletes play! From gymnasts to windsurfing representing the UK, to Rugby League players, playing professionally, to Olympic swimmers and international golfers, our athletes excel in their sport, and in their studies.

34 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 35 READY Click here to be taken to our application portal or to find out more about applying through your school (for T O students in Kirklees schools) APPLY?

36 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 37 GETTING STAY IN TOUCH TO YOUR HNC

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HNC bus service

We offer a subsidised bus service Hospital RASTRICK covering Kirklees and Calderdale. BRIGHOUSE Railway Station These are dedicated services for HNC students only. You can take a look at Motorway the current pick up points and times Road HALIFAX via the interactive map (rates are Instagram: Huddnewcoll subject to student demand). Railway A6107 Car/ Moped M62

Parking (with a permit) is available onsite STAINLAND FARTOWN RIPPONDEN A643 A62 Bike www.facebook.com BIRKBY A641 /huddnewcoll LINDLEY A629 Dedicated bike lockers are available OUTLANE onsite MOLDGREEN

Public transport A640 HUDDERSFIELD Frequent services run along New Hey < MANCHESTER Road and stop directly at the front of A629 WE ARE HERE Our newsletter and social the College. We also run a shuttle bus New Hey Road Huddersfield media accounts are a great from the town centre to College at HD3 4GL A62 the start and end of the College day. way to keep informed about HNC is situated just a ten minute bus LOCKWOOD A616 the College. Click here to journey from the town centre. sign up to our e-newsletter

38 Visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk 39 This prospectus has been designed by former HNC student Rebecca King.

All the information in this prospectus is accurate at time of print, any changes will be communicated via our website.

If you need the information in this prospectus presented in a different way, please contact our Equality and Diversity Manager at [email protected].

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