Courses – Level 3 |
Additional Requirements |
What will I learn? |
Applied Science |
Grade 4/4 in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 4 in Biology and Chemistry |
Range of biological and chemistry based subjects: Human physiology, microbiology, genetics and genetic engineering, astronomy and medical physics.
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Art and Design (UAL) |
Grade 4 GCSE Art or Graphic Products/Textiles Technology |
Develop confidence in a wide range of materials, techniques and processes within a variety of specialist art areas including constructed textiles, digital image making, photography, moving image, fine art and 3D. You will explore the work of other artists/designers/ makers to inspire your own work. After a broad start to the course you will then choose to specialise in a main subject area. Project work includes practical artwork and written evaluation/annotation/research.
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Graphic Design (UAL) |
Grade 4 GCSE Art or Graphic Products |
Use of industry software in Apple Mac Suites, developing a range of art and digital media (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). Practical project work creating graphic designs which explores typography, digital
and traditional photography, digital illustration, moving image and mixed media illustration. Project work includes practical artwork and written evaluation/ annotation/research.
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Foundation Diploma Art and Design |
Students must be aged 18+ Grade C or above in an Art based A Level, or MMP in Vocational Level 3 Creative subject, M or above in UAL Level 2 creative subject. Special consideration for students from a non-art background |
Initially you will explore specialist areas such as print making, fine art, photography, graphics, textiles & fashion, 3D, ceramics, and life drawing. There is an emphasis on production of a portfolio for university application. In the final part of the course you will specialise to complete a personal final major project. Project work includes practical artwork and written evaluation/annotation/research.
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Business |
None |
Year One: Business functions: marketing, management, finance, leadership and teamwork, business communications and ethics.
Year Two: Employment law, economics, project management, international business, internet and e-commerce, human resource management, retail and distribution and the English legal system.
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Creative Media Production |
Grade 4 in GCSE English (Language or Literature) |
Production management, pre-production, scripting and storyboarding, practical camera, soundtrack and editing production, television advertising, film studies and production, writing and layout skills, music video production, client working and professional skills. (JOURNALIST-DIRECTOR-EDITOR-TV PRODUCER)
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Hair and Media Make Up (C&G) |
Pass in Level 2 Hair, Beauty or Hair & Media Make Up |
Developing skills and techniques in theatrical and media make-up and hair. Includes skills in casualty
TV (cuts, bruises, scars and wounds) applying fashion and photographic make up for commercial and fashion work. Historical and period makeup, creative hair design and body art.
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Health and Social Care |
Must complete DBS, Grade 4 in English Language and Science if intending to progress into nursing |
Develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in health and social care. Units include, sociological perspectives for health and social care, developing effective communication in health and social care, and development through the life stages
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Engineering |
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and Science |
Learning includes materials, electronics and design engineering products. Units include Maths and Further Maths, further mechanical principles, electronic principles, engineering material, manufacturing processes, computer aided design and machining.
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ICT |
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths |
Higher level qualifications including topics: computer systems (Hardware and installation), big data (researching and using data) spreadsheets and database development, graphic design and web scripting, programming, games development, mobile engineering, business use of social media.
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Music (Advanced Musicianship Programme) |
Grade 4 in GCSE Music or Grade 3 Music Theory and SUCCESSFUL AUDITION |
Covers main areas in: composing, performing, listening and music technology
Compose own music and learn to write in different musical genres, perform as a soloist and ensemble member, listen to and analyse music, use ProTools software.
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Professional Performance Programme |
SUCCESSFUL AUDITION |
Intensive high-quality training for motivated students who want to pursue careers in the performing arts. PPP teaches hands-on performance skills and get a better chance of passing auditions, prestigious dance, drama and musical theatre schools. In exceptional circumstances, possible to study A Level in Dance, Music or Drama alongside.
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Public Services (Uniformed) |
None |
Wide subject base studying major incidents, criminology and expedition skills and law and the legal system. Main themes include leadership, politics, discipline, crime and its effects on society and health and fitness (ARMED FORCES-PARAMEDIC-POLICE OFFICER-FITNESS INSTRUCTOR-PRISON OFFICER)
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Social Sciences (Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Criminology) |
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English |
This course has units that include: Health Psychology, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Court Room and Criminal Law. The course is put together to give students an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and how the mind develops. There are 6 exams in total for this course.
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Sport and Exercise Science |
Grade 4 in Additional Science or Biology |
Sports massage, Sport psychology, exercise physiology, Practical Sport, Sports nutrition, Fitness Training and Programming, Sports Coaching (80% Theory 20% Practical).
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Sport |
None |
Anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, sports nutrition, sports coaching, sports massage, work experience in sport.
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Travel and Tourism with Cabin Crew |
None |
Overview of the different sectors in the industry including Holiday Reps, Marketing, Events, Retail, Worldwide destinations, Business, Current Issues and Specialist Tourism. Additional airline cabin crew qualification, First Aid and Safety Training and the opportunity to run the Runshaw Travel Agents (The Travel Pod) association with Hays Travel.
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