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Prospectus 2020 - 2021
fe awards
2019
Winner
Sixth form college of the year
AN IDEAL
AN OPEN EVENT IS
TO EXPLORE
OPPORTUNITY
C HA S TO
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WHAT HN
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OFFER.
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Applications for a place at
HNC close on Friday 14th
February 2020. Demand for
Tuesday 21st places is high with around
Thursday January 2020
Bookable Subject
four applications for every
place.
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24th October Workshops and Tasters
Not visited us yet or want We therefore recommend
5:30pm - 8:30pm a chance to gain more that you apply as soon as
(last entry 8:00pm) 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
this date, it becomes a late
Saturday Visit our website for full details
and to book (Bookings open late
application and you will be
placed on a waiting list and
23rd November November 2019) we cannot guarantee you
will be offered an interview.
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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Welcome range of courses and we will the competitive edge. Our
help you to find the perfect focus is on ensuring that you
I am delighted to welcome combination of these for you, are prepared for the future.
you to Huddersfield New to enable you to be successful. Our prospectus shares more
College and I would like to about the journeys of some
thank you for your interest Our students are successful. of our most recent graduates.
in joining our Outstanding We are one of the best You may have heard, from
College. I hope that this Sixth Form Colleges in the your friends or family, about
prospectus provides you country for the grades our life at HNC, but we would very
with an insight into the young people achieve and much encourage you to come
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exciting experience that the progress they make. along to an Open Event to
you can expect here as a We are very proud of the discover for yourself why so
student. achievements of our students. many students choose HNC!
Each year around 1200 young Leaving with the best possible
people graduate from HNC, grades will only be part of
moving on to some exciting your HNC story. Alongside Angela Williams OBE
and unique destinations. your studies you will be Principal
As a dedicated Sixth Form able to enjoy enrichment
College we offer a fantastic opportunities that give you
CONTENTS
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T RO P H Y
8 Your Award Winning College
12 Your HNC Journey
CABINET
14 Your Aspire Programme
16 Results Day 2019
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22- Our Courses
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30 Your Enrichment
34- Your Support
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48 Getting to Your HNC
52 Our HNC Journey
56 Our Entry Requirements
58 HNC Alumni
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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
cabinet includes: for Equality and Diversity for Award - HNC Sports including ‘Quality of teaching,
three years running Ambassadors were recognised learning and assessment’
for their contribution to the
community
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BTEC Awards 19 Educate North Awards SFCA
Bronze Award in the BTEC Our Principal was named Our Additional Learning and
College of the Year 2019 UK Leader of the Year in the Specialist Support (ALSS)
Educate North Awards 2019 team was shortlisted for the
title of SFCA Student Support
Team of the Year
TES Sixth Form
College of the Year
The national Sixth Form
College of the Year 2019
fe awards
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“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
study Law at university. There is a really
USMAN IQBAL
fantastic atmosphere at HNC, I would
MOHAMMED
really recommend it! I have enjoyed some
inspiring experiences, including taking part
in a mock Bar Trial at Leeds Crown Court.”
School: Westborough High School
OUR
Studied: A Level Sociology, BTEC Business COME AND MEET
NITY AT
and BTEC Law COLLEGE COMMU
EVENTS.
Destination: University of Huddersfield to
ONE OF OUR OPEN
ETAILS
SEE PAGE 2 FOR D
study Law
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YOU A R E H N C
You are not just a student. You are the heart of 7
our College. You are future doctors, lawyers,
artists, athletes, westend stars, engineers and
teachers.
You are not an island. You are part of
something far, far bigger.
Huddersfield New College.
Purple and Green but supporting every colour
in the rainbow.
Together we thrive.
AWA R D W I NNI NG HERE WE SHARE A
FEW
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REASONS WHY TH
AMED
JUDGING PANEL N
E UK
HNC AS NO.1 IN TH
In 2019 we were incredibly
proud to be named as the
TES Sixth Form College of
COLLEGE the Year 2019!
Outstanding results
Our students achieve fe awards
consistently high results. Our 2019
8 Class of 2019 secured a 100%
pass rate and a 68% high
grade rate (A*-B or equivalent)
whilst our Class of 2018 Winner
secured a 100% pass rate and Sixth form college of the year
a 66% high grade rate (A*-B or
equivalent). We are in the top
10% of Colleges in the country
for the progress our students
Exceptional extra-curricular experiences
make. We are one of the top 3
Judges recognised the difference we make to students
Colleges in the country for our
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
BTEC expertise
Our BTEC students not only
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secured a 100% pass rate but
95% were at D*/D level! 8 out
of 10 progressed to university
- 31% above the national
average
Special partnerships
We share our excellence
with others as the Number “I joined HNC on a Level 1 programme and moved
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1 Organisation in the UK through Level 2, to Level 3, securing Distinction*
for Equality and Diversity. grades in my Business Extended Diploma. This
For example, the College has enabled me to pursue my dream of studying
partnered with Huddersfield Politics at University. Without HNC and the
BARNETT
Town Athletic Football Club support I received, achieving this dream would
to help the Club develop not have been possible. HNC really pushes you to
its Equality and Diversity achieve your ambitions.”
I S A AC
practices, as it moved up into
the Premier League School: Holmfirth High School
Studied: BTEC Business
Destination: University of York to study Politics
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
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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 the future, including the doors
(Curriculum). I have had so
they chose HNC. here at HNC.
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W E LC O M E
ZOE
Welcome to Huddersfield New
College! My name is Zoe, and I
am the Head Student (Pastoral)
here at HNC. A few years ago I
was in your position and getting
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 opportunitiesVisit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk Huddersfield New College offers you an enriched learning experience. 11 Being a Head Student is just one way to enrich your time here at HNC. See page 30 to discover more about our outstanding enrichment opportunities.
HNC JOURNEY
STEP 1:
NOW
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Explore your options
We really recommend that
you research your courses
in full, and speak to your STEP 2:
careers advisors and our staff
at Open Events to make sure
JOIN AN
these choices support your OPEN
future ambitions. You’ll need
to make sure your predicted
EVENT
It is not a requirement to Attending an event will
grades meet the entry criteria attend an Open Event, really enhance your
for each course and your but it is something we application and help you
attendance, punctuality, highly recommend. Page explore the courses on
12 behaviour and attitude to 2 of this booklet datails offer in greater detail.
study meet expectations. the dates for our events.
STEP 3:
WHAT DOES YOUR
KE? THIS
APPLY TO
JOURNEY LOOK LI
HANDY TIMELINE
SHOWS YOUR HNC
FORE YOU
THE KEY STEPS BE
14th October 2019 - school outside of area, you
JOIN US IN 2020! 14th February 2020 will apply via our website
The vast majority of www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk.
schools in Kirklees use a It is vital to do this by
central online application the closing date to be
system. If your school guaranteed an interview.
doesn’t, or you are at aSTEP 7:
WELCOME
GOOD TO KNOW Once you receive your
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GCSE results you will
Interview nerves?
We understand that
STEP 6: attend your enrolment
appointment and get
interviews may seem WELCOME MORNING ready for your formal start
daunting, but our process 2nd July 2020 at HNC.
is designed to help you to If you accept your place, you will be invited to a
make sure your courses special Welcome Event which will help you further
match your ambitions! Our familiarise yourself with HNC.
website www.huddnewcoll.
ac.uk has some handy hints
and tips about what to
expect. You can sign up to
our newsletter here too 13
STEP 5:
SAY YES
Say yes to Your HNC final exams. Once you have
STEP 4: If you have a successful this offer, you should accept
interview you will receive an your place online. You must
INTERVIEWS offer which is conditional on do this by Friday 17th April
January 2020 - March 2020 achieving grades that meet 2020 in order to secure your
If you attend a partner school this will take our entry criteria in your place at HNC.
place at school. If not, you will be invited to
an evening interview at College.experience university, and
P RO G R A M M E
gain the competitive edge on
your peers
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- Bespoke Oxbridge and
Russell Group support. We
Our Aspire programme provide end to end university
is a unique package of support, including for
support and experiences challenging and competitive
that enhance applications courses, such as Medicine and
ASPIRE to the most competitive Dentistry
universities. Aspire is
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
14 at GCSE, you may be offered
a place on the programme. Extended Project
It includes: Qualification (EPQ)
All Aspire students are
- Lecture series with internal encouraged to undertake
and external experts. This an EPQ, a highly valued
intellectually rigorous series qualification that enables you
enhances cultural awareness to aim higher and achieve your
and strengthens applications ambitions. This qualification
to universities will stretch and challenge you,
and as a HNC student you will
- Summer School be invited to sessions to help
opportunities. Our you to execute the research
partnerships with leading that will support you to
universities help you to achieve highly.“I am a current Aspire student, and have really benefitted
from the range of experiences on offer, including visits
to leading universities. Studying an EPQ has been
absolutely brilliant, and as part of this I visited the
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research libraries at Leeds University to develop the
higher level research skills needed. I was also inspired and
motivated about my chosen topic! It has been a brilliant
experience, and has given me the confidence to apply for
the top universities in Year 13.”
- Gabriel Turner
Aspire Student
GOOD TO KNOW
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In summer 2019 we opened
a dedicated Lecture Theatre
which accommodates
our exciting programme
of guest lecturers. These
will not only support your
future ambitions but will
open up new and exciting
areas of interest. Places
on the programme are
awarded automatically
based upon your predicted
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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’
section of our website
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R E S U LTS DAY
2019100% 100%
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68%
Prestigious
winner of 17
the TES
Sixth Form
College of
the Year
Award
2019
National Centre for
Educate North Awards Diversity
Leader of the Year Organisation of the
Angela Williams, OBE Year 2019BE BOL
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DID YOU KNOW
BE BRA
HNC has outstanding
careers support. We are
here to help you be bold
in your ambitions for the
future and provide all the
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BE HNLD MATT
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School: Shelley College
HE
Studied: A Level
W
Politics, History and
BE
English Literature
Destination:
AVE
N N ETT
University of
Newcastle to
study History
and Politics
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C “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
Your HNC
Here at HNC you are
Commit to treated as a young adult.
working hard,
U
Our ABC approach helps
and to prepare you for both life
achieving and work after College,
your very best instilling ethics that will
lead to success in whatever
path you choose
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In return for you upholding
our ABC ethics, we will
offer you an outstanding
experience, inside and
outside of the classroom, and
a journey that ensures you
arrive at your post College
destination, ready for life and
work- 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
and Philosophy, Religion choices
COURSES
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and Ethics are different to
GCSE. Similarly, there are - Remember your interview
qualifications such as A will help you to confirm that
Here at HNC you can opt for
Level Film Studies which you you have chosen the right
a broad range of courses,
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
to what you may expect. will be your opportunity to
future ambitions.
Research your options do so
carefully, and see us for
The following pages provide
further advice - Get the student view. At
a summary of the courses,
our Open Events you will be
and the levels available, and
- 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
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
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
your courses grades prospectuses detailing full
Our Open Events are a great course information, entry
way to explore your future criteria and details of how
- Don’t be afraid to look at
options. Here we share our courses are assessed are
university requirements now
top five tips for planning your available at our Open Events.
courses: This information is also
available on the ‘courses’
section of our website
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These are A Level or A
Level equivalent courses.
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For BTECs the volume
of A Level equivalent
is determined by the
qualification.
Your study programme will
always add up to three A
Levels, A Level equivalents
or a combination of the two
– see page 24 for further
details.
LEVEL 2
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If you don’t meet the
entry criteria for a Level
3 programme, a year long
Level 2 qualification is
the progression route
for you. We offer Level 2
programmes in a range of
areas. We provide lots of
help and support during
the programme to help
you plan your next steps,
including a Progression
Conference.Your Programme of
Study in 1, 2 3
One of the most common
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questions we are asked is
'how do I build my unique
study programme?' The
diversity of courses at HNC
is outstanding. The simple
rule is to remember that
your main study programme
must total three A Levels or
A Level equivalents. So this
might mean that you study 3
single A Levels, a combination
of A Levels and BTECs or
DID YOU KNOW
24 singular BTECs. Your career
plans and interests will
Single A Level A Levels A Levels
Aspire students are given
help to determine the right or or or the opportunity to study a
combination for you.
fourth option in the first year.
BTEC
BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level Foundation
We also offer AS Further
Certificate/ 3 Extended Diploma/
Mathematics, if you are
Extended Certificate/ Extended
studying A Level Maths. This
Remember, your study
programme should always
Certificate Diploma Diploma
does not have to form one of
your three options, and you
total three A Levels or A
can continue the qualification
Level equivalents. Here at
= 1 of your 3 options = 2 of your 3 options = all 3 of your choices in the second year to top it up
HNC you can combine A
and a full time study to a full A Level
Levels and BTECs to create a
study programme tailored to programme
your ambitionsLEVEL 3 LEVEL 2
A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended
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Certificate
Certificate/ Extended Foundation (equivalent to
Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs)
Certificate Diploma Extended
Courses (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma
Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to
3 A Levels)
Art and Design
Art and Design – 3D Design
Art and Design – Fine Art
Art and Design – Graphic Communication
Art and Design – Photography
Art and Design – Textile Design
Applied Law
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Applied Psychology
Applied Science
Biology
Business
Business Studies
Chemistry
Childcare and Education
Computing
Computer Science
Creative Digital Media (Digital Film and
Video)
1 year
Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for
2 years)LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2
A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended
Certificate
Certificate/ Extended Foundation
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(equivalent to
Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs)
Certificate Diploma Extended
Courses (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma
Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to
3 A Levels)
Creative Digital Media (Digital Games)
Criminology
Dance
Drama and Theatre Studies
Early Years Practitioner
Economics
English Language and Literature
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Film Studies
French
Geography
Health and Social Care
History
Information Technology
Information and Creative Technology
Law
Mathematics
1 year
Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for
2 years)LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2
A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended
Certificate
Certificate/ Extended Foundation (equivalent to
Extended Certificate/ Diploma/
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3 GCSEs)
Certificate Diploma Extended
Courses (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma
Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to
3 A Levels)
Mathematics - Further
Media Studies
Music Performance
Music (Digital Production)
Musical Theatre
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Performing Arts
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Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
Physical Education
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Physics
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Sport
Sport and Exercise Science
Travel and Tourism
Travel, Tourism and Events Management
GCSE English
GCSE Mathematics
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
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CAMPUS When you join HNC,
you join a College with
amazing facilities. We are
continuously investing
- Professional standard
Performing Arts Theatre
- Exceptional IT facilities,
in our campus to ensure
it can support your
including a Media Editing
Suite, using the latest industry
MEDIA
learning. Recently we
have redeveloped our
standard software
& A RT
social spaces, and opened - Outstanding, bespoke CENTRE
a Lecture Theatre. We learning environments,
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encourage you to pay a visit including a Photography
to see for yourself, what our Lighting Studio, modern
students benefit from: Science Laboratories and
a vibrant Childcare and
MAIN BUILDI
- 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
- State-of-the-art sports
facilities, including a Sports
Barn, Gym and a dedicated
Sports Physiotherapy
LaboratoryS P O RT C E N T R E
& S P O RT S B A R N
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DINING AREA,
L RC & C A R E E R S
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T H E AT R E
NG
DA N C E S T U D I O
& L E C T U R E T H E AT R EGET INSPIRED
ENRICHMENT
We are proud to be a licensed
centre for the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award. All students
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are encouraged to benefit from
this fantastic experience, and
we offer DofE Bronze, Silver and
Gold awards. There are also so
Here at HNC your
many opportunities to ensure
experience goes beyond the
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
VOLUNTEERING QUALIFIED
30
Give back, support causes you Gain additional
believe in, and help us to help others. qualifications that ensure
You could even lead events and you stand out from the
activities to raise money for our crowd including Microsoft
GET Charity of the Year Office Professional, NCFE
COMPETITIVE qualifications in Cabin Crew
and Events Management,
Could you be a Student, Sport
Coaching and Leadership
or STEM Ambassador? Or
Awards or even an EPQ
perhaps our next Head Student
or Student Governor? There GET CREATIVE
are a wealth of opportunities Try your hand at something new
for personal development that and develop your skills and
will empower you and help you confidence. You could write for our
to develop skills such as public student magazine the HNC Echo,
speaking or showcase your talents in our
annual HNC's Got Talent ShowWe offer DofE Bronze,
Silver and Gold awards.
GET ACTIVE Our Open Events are a
chance to find out more
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You can play one of the many
sports we offer or simply use
our fantastic facilities to stay
happy and healthy. We also
offer accessible sessions and
changing facilities
Adventurous, caring, sporty,
creative… however you might
describe yourself, the DofE is for
you! Award sections include: 31
Volunteering
Physical
GET Skills
CAREER Expedition
READY Residential (for Gold DofE
Gain real life work participants only)
experience and develop
employability skills through As a licensed centre, we
work experience and work can keep costs as low as
possible. Financial assistance
placements
may be available in certain
circumstances.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
over 150 trips and visits
every year - where will your
studies take you?
VENICE
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POLAND
KRAKOW
HARRY POTTER ST
UDIOS
LONDON CHRISTM
AS
MARKETSVisit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk
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DISNEYLAND PAR
IRELAND
CLIFFE HOUSE
EMMERDALE SET 33
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LONDON THEATR
DIUM
JOHN SMITHS STA
SOLINA UK VISITMental 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
of what you can expect this cannot be made until
awareness around key mental Our Student Welfare service
enrolment
health issues is here to assist with any
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matter which may affect you.
Time to Revise We can help with welfare
During the busy exam concerns, sexual health
season our Time to Revise advice, mental wellbeing,
Time to programme offers a variety of housing, bereavement and a
Don’t forget…
Re
exams related support such wide range of other matters –
vise
as tea and chat, meditation, Our ENJOY programme
our friendly team run an open
staffed revision sessions helps you stay fit and
door service and are always
and access to free revision healthy, and our
happy to help. The team also
resources enrichment programme
arranges external services
provides some unique
where needed, including
experiences (see page 30)
Counselling
Our Careers staff are here
to help you to prepare for
your future too (see page
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At our Open Events we
host a special Information
Zone which gives you the
opportunity to meet staff 35
who lead on our support
services. If you have more
specialist needs, our
DID YOU KNOW Additional Learning and
Specialist Support (ALSS)
Ofsted reported that “The team are here to help.
College’s high quality More information can be
support promotes personal found on page 42
development, excellent
behaviour and learners’
welfare exceptionally
well. Learners develop
into confident, articulate,
respectful young adults who
are very well prepared for
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
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weekly tutorials designed
to support your personal
development, both in
and out of College. In the
final year of your studies,
this will include help with
applications to university,
apprenticeships or jobs.
They will also support you to
achieve your Estimated Final
Grades (EFG), and provide
"I have really enjoyed my
a point of contact between
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time at HNC; the Progress
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Tutors are very supportive
the key ways they will support
KYLA SYKES
and friendly and it is a great
your ambitions include:
learning environment."
- Monitoring your attendance
School: King James's School
and punctuality
Studied: A Level Fine Art,
Sociology and History
- Meeting with you regularly
Destination: York St John
in one-to-one meetings to
University to study Interior
review your progress
Design
- Putting in place any extra
support you may need to
achieve your EFGsT HO M
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circumstances
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support of
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could achieve
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and succeed.
The support is
amazing.”
School: Appleton Academy
Studied: BTEC Criminology,
A Level Law and English
Literature
TUTOR IS A
YOUR PROGRESS Destination: University of Hull
F YOUR
CENTRAL PART O to study English and American
SUPPORT Literature and CultureC 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'
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expert knowledge, one-
to-one careers planning
meetings and a Progression
Conference. With truly end
to end advice and guidance,
no matter your future
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
workOur application window will
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close on Friday 14th February.
We strongly recommend you
submit your application as
soon as possible – you can
apply anytime from Monday
14th October 2019
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available at our Open Events or you can
see our website for full course details,
including entry requirements.
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YOUR
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will close. We are an
oversubscribed College and
FIRST
late applications will not be
invited to interview.
How you apply depends on
STEPS
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ATTEND A
ATTEND A
SCHOOL
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/
applyThe support is as unique as
L E A R N I N G SUPPORT
your needs, and we work
closely with you, your family
and any external agencies to
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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
Huddersfield New College
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
can access. In 2019, our Student Support Assistants
Additional Learning
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and Specialist Support - Support for specific
team were shortlisted learning needs. These
for a national award in include, but are not limited
recognition of the support to, learning difficulties,
they offer. sensory impairments, physical
disabilities and support for
English as a second language
- Specialist assessors, if you
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outstanding. I have loved my four
43
years experience, it has been the
best four years of my life!”
School: Colne Valley High School
Studied: BTEC Business
Destination: Business
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From application to
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
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
place to study 45
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If you have a sporting If you are accepted on to the
talent then HNC is the programme, you will receive
place for you! Regardless help and support from a
of whether Sport features dedicated programme lead
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in your study programme who will help you to combine From L - R
or not, we can nurture your studies and your sport
and enhance your skills successfully through bespoke DANIELLE POPE
and talents. timetabling and distance GB Dancer
learning whilst you are
There are two main training or competing. JOHN CULPAN
strands of support at GB Cyclist
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SUCCESS Athletes Programme and
our Sports Academies.
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explore the wide range
HAKAN DALBAL
Represented West Yorkshire
of sports our programme in 400m sprint
supports
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GB Gymnast
Talented Athletes
Programme
Do you play a sport at a
regional, national or even
international level? From
windsurfing to gymnastics,
dancing to rugby, we help
a wide range of athletes
succeed in their studies and
in their sport.Sports Academies
and Development
Programmes
Do you want to train under
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the direction of highly
qualified coaches? Then try
out for one of our Academies
We have a dedicated
or Development programmes.
newsletter for our Talented
If successful you will receive
Athletes Programme and
outstanding coaching, access
Sports Academies. Check out
to additional qualifications
the latest developments and
and play at the highest
prepare for your future by
competitive level. Our Sports
signing up at
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Programmes include: incorporated into your full
study programme. You must
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Development Programme access these programmes
at HNC. You don’t however
Men’s Football Academy have to be studying a Sports
related qualification
Men’s Football Development
Programme
Women’s Football Academy
Rugby League Academy
Women’s Rugby League
Development Programme
Netball Development
ProgrammeHuddersfield 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
natural beauty! Getting
to College is simple, and
options include: Public services
If you would prefer to travel to
Subsidised College College via public transport,
buses there are frequent services
We are proud of our along the main road, New Hey
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
nine direct bus routes across to a bus at the nearby bus
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
WWW.HUDD
service!
Early morning shuttle
services from the town Bike, car or moped/
centre motorbike
We operate a direct shuttle Free parking is available
service from the town centre on Campus. Please note
to College, to help you get that a parking pass must be
to College on time. These do acquired. We are also pleased
not make any stops and the to offer specialist bike lockers
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Hospital LEEDS >
Railway Station
Motorway
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Road BRIGHOUSE
Railway
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FARTOWN
RIPPONDEN A643 A62 The 'Your HNC app' offers
you the opportunity
A629
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LINDLEY to receive important
OUTLANE
MOLDGREEN notifications about buses,
including information about
A640
timetable delays.
HUDDERSFIELD
< MANCHESTER You can also link to our
online payment system
WE ARE HERE A629
New Hey Road
Huddersfield
HD3 4GL
A62
A616
LOCKWOOD- Access to Cedar, our
I N F O R M AT I O N
online reporting portal.
PA R E N T S /C A R E R S
This shares with you
information regarding your
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son/daughter's attendance,
progress and welfare at
College
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
apprenticeships or need to put in place to help
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/
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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.SIGN UP TO OUR
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51HNC JOURNEY
“I chose to study at HNC as I “I chose HNC because of “HNC really is outstanding.
felt like my ambitions would the support on offer at I felt so supported during
be fully supported within the the College, and because my time at College, and
College's outstanding Science the Sports Department is the teachers and support
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department. My teachers considered to be the best staff do genuinely care
always pushed me to do my in the area! I've really about you, and support you
best, and their support has grown during my time at to help you achieve your
been invaluable in helping me the College." potential."
to achieve the very top grades,
allowing me to progress onto HAKAN DALBAL HOPE KELLY
my dream career in Medicine." School: Salendine Nook High School: Rastrick High School
School Next Step: University of York to
Next Step: Leeds Trinity study English and History
IZZIE MCGRATH University to study
School: The Mirfield Free Grammar Sports Psychology
Next Step: University of Newcastle
to study Medicine
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OUR“As a student who was “My time at HNC really prepared “I've really enjoyed my time at “I really enjoyed studying
previously home-schooled, me for the real world and helped HNC. I always felt supported and Health and Social Care at
I was worried about me to develop skills inside lessons and associated work were HNC. The teachers were kind,
joining a large College, but and outside of the classroom. so well planned that I always felt knowledgeable and supportive,
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I shouldn't have worried! The support from my Progress in control of my workload." and they really helped me to
HNC is such a friendly Tutor and the ESOL staff was achieve the very top grades."
and welcoming place, I outstanding, and their belief in MARC KENNEDY
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
the College community." helped me to achieve my very
Environmental Science Next Step: University of Leeds to study
best."
Social Work
THOMAS BARRY
School: Home educated JAEL LUTANDILA
Next Step: University School: Royds Hall Community School
of Exeter to study Next Step: Leeds Trinity University to
Physics study Journalism
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/huddnewcollLEVEL 3 STUDY PROGRAMME GENERAL ENTRY CRITERIA
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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must be in either GCSE English Language or Literature, but GCSE English
1 Language should not be lower than a grade 4. The grades 4 or above in the
A Level A Level Vocational other GCSEs need to be in academic GCSE subjects and should relate to your
A Level chosen A Level or combination programme
• For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you 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
ENTRY
A Level 2 Vocational A Levels be above 6.7
• Subject specific entry criteria will also apply
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• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language
• GCSE Maths grade 3 or above (if grade 4 or above, will be included as one of
the five GCSEs needed)
• One vocational equivalent at Pass grade or above can be substituted for a
GCSE grade (excluding English Language and Maths)
3 Vocational A Levels • For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you 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
• For consideration for a 3 x separate vocational A Level study programme
combination, please see the guidance in the notes section below
• Subject specific entry criteria will also applyLEVEL 2 STUDY PROGRAMME GENERAL ENTRY CRITERIA
• GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths
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BTEC Extended Certificate • Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade 4
(3 GCSE equivalent)
• Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 1 GCSE at grade 2
• Subject specific entry criteria will also apply
Diagnostic assessments Study programmes Certificates in the 2nd year) for an individual student.
and GCSE English and - In some cases (where the may be appropriate. These This is normally when other
Maths requirements choices are sensible for will be referred to the supporting subjects meet the
- Any student presenting with career options) a Level 3 Senior Admissions Team for required entry criteria
a GCSE grade 2 in English study programme consisting consideration and to ensure 57
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
diagnostic session following 2nd year) and 1 Linear A level opportunities employer if not available)
enrolment may be appropriate. These reference must demonstrate
should be referred to the - You should choose no more an excellent record in terms
- Some progression pathways Senior Admissions Team for than two predominantly of attendance and punctuality
require a minimum grade 5 in consideration and to ensure practical/coursework based A (at least 95%). The reference
GCSE English Language and/ that the study programme Levels. If you want to combine should also demonstrate
or Maths. If this is the case for provides relevant progression three practical/coursework excellent standards of
your potential progression opportunities based A Levels, you should behaviour and a very positive
pathway, we may incorporate seriously consider an attitude to learning
a relevant English Language - In some exceptional cases Extended Diploma course
and/or Maths resit pathway a Level 3 study programme - There may be exceptional
into your agreed study consisting of a 3 individual circumstances where we
programme vocational A Levels (Extended can review the entry criteriaA M EE N A SHAUN
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Manchester, OptometryThis 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.
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prospectus presented in a different
way, please contact our Equality
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