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Next year, I’m going to university as I’ve been offered an unconditional place at the University of Huddersfield to study Interior Design which is my passion and dream job.
Featured Case Study
Taking part in the Chemistry Olympiad made me realise I wanted to study Chemistry at a higher level—and now I’ve secured a place at the University of Oxford.
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I chose this course because in the future, I would like to open up my own business in the hospitality industry like a restaurant.
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After I complete my A Levels, I am going to Sheffield Hallam University to study Illustration as my dream job is to be an illustrator in the creative industry.
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I’ve now applied to study Law at the Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Trinity University as my dream job is to be a solicitor or court judge.
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All the tutors are supportive and give you personalised feedback which has helped me improve in all areas of dance, especially with picking up choreography quicker.
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Castleford College Case Studies
The King’s Trust programme completely changed my life. It has pointed me in the right direction with what I would like to do in the future.
Alternative Curriculum
Before I began my apprenticeship, I didn’t even know what a hydraulic power unit was – now I work with them every day.
Engineering
I wanted to learn a trade that would stay with me for life whilst also gaining a qualification, and with my apprenticeship I can do both.
Engineering
I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone. You earn whilst you learn and become responsible for your own future. It is a great opportunity.
Engineering
I wanted a hands-on learning experience that would also give me a qualification and allow me to earn straight away.
Construction
I really like being out on construction sites, seeing how everything works in a real environment.
Construction
This course is preparing me for the future because I want to own my own nursery that specialises in young children with SEND.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
I really recommend the T Level in Childcare & Education because you get experience working with children and learn a lot of practical skills.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
Selby College Case Studies
My teachers at college were very helpful, giving me lots of extra support to make sure I passed my GCSE.
English and Maths
In my career, I continue to regularly use the writing skills I developed in college.
English Language, English Literature, Media Studies
My advice to future students would be that you get out what you put in at College, so work hard and ask for help when you need it.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
During my time at Selby College, I've gained organisational skills and learned how to professionally set up art exhibitions.
Art, Design & Photography
I was able to get top grades in my course as it fit my learning style really well. I would recommend this course to students who prefer coursework to exams.
Media
I studied Travel and Tourism at Selby College because my dream is to work in aviation, to travel the world and see lots of different places.
Travel & Tourism
I've decided to stay at Selby College to study for my HNC, as the atmosphere is good for learning and the tutors are always there to support me.
Engineering
I was grateful that my tutors on this course all had real industry experience and lots of knowledge they could pass on to me.
Engineering
Wakefield College Case Studies
“I’m thrilled to be going on to study Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. This is the beginning of my journey to getting my dream job as a paediatric doctor."
Maths & Science, Social Sciences
"I’ve built a range of skills during my time at Wakefield College, from communication, leadership, collaboration and public speaking."
Public Services
I’ve learned transferable skills at College that I will take with me to university and beyond.
Maths & Science
My tutors were so confident in my abilities that I have gained such a positive mindset, knowing that I can achieve whatever I put my mind to.
Maths & Science
"After College, I’m going to study Events at the University of Essex because I’d like to go into a career in events in the future.”
Travel & Tourism
“A highlight on the Travel & Tourism course was going to Disney Land Paris where we learnt about the tourism industry at a conference."
Travel & Tourism
I’ve learned how to be more respectful, more mature and more independent.
Foundation Learning
I completed the Get SET course to increase my confidence and develop the skills I will need for future work.
Foundation Learning
University Centre Case Studies
I’ve really enjoyed being able to create my own research projects that link to my career and developing that in line with my work.
Engineering
I decided to take up this degree to upskill myself for any future roles within the power industry.
Engineering
The course gave me the freedom to try different things and experiment with art forms.
Art, Design & Photography
It was a great experience to go from being supported as a student to being supported as a colleague.
Sport, Public Services, Teacher Training
It’s a great environment, and because everyone is there with similar goals, we all support and show up for one another.
Performing Arts
The thing I enjoy most about this course is that it allows me freedom to follow my own art practice and choose which routes I go down.
Art, Design & Photography
I enjoy having the freedom to explore different styles and ways of expressing myself in my art.
Art, Design & Photography
This course will allow me to take the next step in my career, which is to go from a HLTA to a teacher.
Teacher Training
I love working with animals and making friends in the class who have the same interest.
Animal Care
I study Animal Management at the University Centre because I want to specialise animal welfare and behaviour.
Animal Care
After studying my A Levels at Wakefield College, I decided to stay on to complete the degree in Criminology & Law at the University Centre.
Social Sciences