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PROSPECTUS
2014
Useful Info
Welcome 4
contents
Visit Us 6
Quality and Success 8
Ten reasons to choose New College
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Student life 22
Maximising your potential
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Focus on Employability
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College at 14 26
Help when you need it
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Getting to College 30
Money Matters 31
Course and Jargon buster
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The Courses
Art, Design and Photography
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Computing and IT 54
English 57
Foundation Learning 60
Geography and the Environment
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General Studies 65
Historical Studies 68
Languages 71
Mathematics 74
Media and Film Studies
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Performing Arts 80
Public Services 85
Religious Studies and Philosophy
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Social Sciences 94
Sport and Leisure 97
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
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welcome to our
full time prospectus
2014-15
If you want a bright future and the chance to reach your full potential, then New
College is a great place to be - you dont have to stay on at your schools sixth
form. Students come to us from a wide area across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire,
Gloucestershire and West Berkshire.
We have all the courses, activities and support to suit YOU. Choose from over 175
first class academic and work-related courses at all levels which will help you to
get to university or your first job. Our students achieve their qualifications and get
good grades - we have some of the best pass results in the area and outstanding
success rates. Youll be taught by highly-qualified and professional staff who have
many years of experience between them. Youll have the opportunity to meet and
engage with employers such as Nationwide, Intel and Zurich through our excellent
business links and employability initiatives.
Weve recently expanded and enhanced our modern building and facilities, giving
us even more teaching space and resources. One of the many highlights is a
Student Zone, including an Enrichment Centre and Student Services and improved
restaurant facilities.
We think youll love the atmosphere and culture here at New College - its friendly,
buzzing and inclusive with lots of opportunities for you to develop. Our students are
fantastic - positive, lively, motivated, hard-working and great at contributing their
time, opinions and efforts both within the classroom and beyond. Were an excellent
stepping stone between school and university or the workplace. Youll be treated
as an adult and encouraged to be independent, but we also have support services
here for you when you need them. Dont just take our word for it! Youll find plenty
of evidence within these pages, including views from current students. Read on and
then come and see for yourself at one of our Open Events.
What next?
New College!
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visit us
There are plenty of opportunities for you to come and see what life is like here.
You may already have taken part in one of our College Experience events, but we
recommend coming along to an open event.
Open Events
The perfect opportunity to get a feel for the sort of College we are. Come along and
have a look, talk to tutors and students, take a tour and check out our facilities and
excellent learning resources.
Open Day: Saturday 12th October 2013 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Open Evening A Levels: Wednesday 29th January 2014 - 5.00 to 7.00pm
Open Evening Vocational Courses: Tuesday 25th March 2014 - 5.00 to 7.00pm
Everyone is welcome. Visit our website for details nearer the time.
Campus Tours
If you cant make an open event then why not book a tour of our campus? We can
arrange a tour in term-time at a time to suit you. Parents are welcome, come with
a friend, or a small group! Please book in advance by telephone with the Schools
Liaison Adviser on (01793) 611470 or email: info@newcollege.ac.uk.
Schools Liaison
Look out for our Schools Liaison Team at your school events. We can talk to you
and your parents about opportunities at New College as well as Further Education
in general.
Important notice
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained in this prospectus is
accurate at the time of going to print (August 2013). New College accepts no responsibility
for omission or errors and reserves the right to make changes, especially to courses and their
content. We cannot accept any liability arising out of any changes.
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you will receive the best possible advice that suits you and
your needs at every step of the learner journey.
years.
I was very impressed by the passion, commitment and professional
A Level pass rates. In Summer 2013 our students achieved
the following:
school sector.
community.
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3. Focus on employability
We know its important for our students to develop key
skills that will help them to compete in an increasingly
competitive job market; regardless of whether they are going
on to university or into work straightaway. We offer many
opportunities to engage with employers, through mentoring,
work placement schemes and other initiatives. We also have
links with over 500 businesses through our Business Services
division, Fast Forward. Find out more on Page 25.
4. Outstanding support
Our large Student Services Team is here to provide you with
any advice and support you may need. OFSTED rates the
support and guidance we provide as outstanding especially
the initial assessment process which helps to identify your
needs and to get you on the right programme. Find out more
on page 28.
5. Great facilities
The opening of a new Annexe in September 2011 provided even
more space and great facilities. Find out more on page 16.
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9. High Flyers
Our High Flyers Scheme for gifted and talented students
offers a scholarship scheme, additional qualifications,
special initiatives and Oxbridge and Russell Group university
application, advice and guidance. See page 19 for more
information.
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want to do?
Are there vocational courses on offer?
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Over the past 28 years New College has provided top quality
Phoenix Theatre
Sports Centre
College.
Sports Centre
at www. newcollege.ac.uk.
Student Zone
Phoenix Theatre
E-learning
The College has a very active Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE), where teachers post their resources, enabling students
Dance Studio
Modern Restaurant
Lecture Theatre
Fitness Suite
devices.
Student Zone
STEM Zone
use between timetabled lessons with Wii and X Box, pool table
Support, and the Student Zone also has small rooms for
careers guidance, counselling and other support.
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Staff
New College combines great facilities with outstanding staff
Dance Studio
There are two dance studios with fully sprung wooden floors
Restaurant
Our extended restaurant provides a range of refreshments,
breakfasts and lunches across four food outlets. These
include:
C-store: provides a range of sandwiches, wraps, baguettes,
confectionery, hot and cold drinks and stationery
Bowl: offers two hot meal options and a hot dessert
Streat: offers a selection of Grab n Go style hot food and
meals
Natural: offers jacket potatoes with fillings, pasta with sauce,
a salad bar and freshly made smoothies
Aspretto: a coffee bar offering premium teas, coffees, hot
and cold snacks
technical baccalaureate
For all of us here at New College, the key to our learner student
If you are predicted at least four A grades at GCSE you can join
from.
in over 30 subjects
include:
be. You also play a vital role in the students progress and
the best they can, in all aspects of life. Getting the right
completion.
positions)
needs and help them into good jobs and good universities.
session.
professionals)
Service technicians (e.g. retail and hospitality
them - and you - regular updates via our parent portal. If there
3. Extended Project
This will develop and test students skills in extended writing,
communication, research, and self-discipline and self-
confirmed.
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student life
Being a student at New College is about so much more than
Events
work.
life and there are many ways that you can do this. You can
become a member of:
Social Events
New College Has Talent! This popular annual competition
music career.
The SU Crew - support the Exec to organise events for
students in College.
event.
All About You Week - taking place in early Autumn, this event
eXtras courses and activities, meet new friends and have fun!
Green Week - learn about how you can have a positive impact
on the environment.
Fun Days - these are all about relaxing and letting your hair
and surveys and take part in quality circles, focus groups and
5000 in 2012.
Health Week - students experience a variety of ways to live a
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focus on employability
gap year, you will need to get a job eventually. New College is
you stand out from the crowd and are able to secure your
few hours a week. Get the support of experts and use the
chosen job.
Traineeships
Additional programmes
CV.
Qualifications include:
Employer Experience
a company boss for the day; take part in a Dragons Den style
placement.
eXtras
Job Shop
eXtras are optional activities and courses that fit around your
that the right job is matched to the right person. Gain up-to-
Whilst most eXtras activities are free, some will incur a tuition
Be Employable
This is a week long course for those who are keen to get out
fee - even so, they provide great value for money! Combine
the course also includes input from local employers who know
experience.
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college at 14
The Government has recently enabled all colleges to recruit
students at the age of 14. There may be many reasons why
studying at College would be best for you.
We have a range of full and part-time course options for 14-16
year olds available at New College including:
GCSEs or AS Levels
Business and Enterprise
Creative and Performing Arts
Childcare
Health and Social Care
Hair and Beauty
Gifted and Talented
Over 80% of our 14-16 year old students continue their studies
with us when they reach 16! We work in collaboration with local
schools and you need the agreement of your school to study
with us you if are under 16. You can apply through your school
for any of these courses using the special application form.
Please dont use the form at the back of this prospectus.
My time and experience at New College has been one of adventure and excitement.
Obviously being homeschooled and then going straight into college was a big step
for me, but the staff were incredibly helpful and I would recommend New College to
anyone who has had a different way of learning other than being as state school.
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Additional Support
College.
university.
with other services to make sure your needs are met. Its
Our Exams Team will provide you with information and advice
Your tutor should be the first person you go to for advice on any
in College.
you must see our exams team in your first few weeks to ensure
Your Tutor
Enrichment Coordinator
students. You can discuss your needs before you start your
Childcare
College Counsellors
sarah.howes@newcollege.ac.uk
Safeguarding Team
Our Chaplaincy
listening ear.
Accessibility
All our buildings and facilities are available to students. We
have resources to improve accessibility, including reserved
parking and lifts to all areas of the main building and
Sports Centre. We also have an entry on Disabled Go at www.
disabledgo.com. Details can be found in our Accessibility
Advice leaflet - please ask for a copy. Or view it on our website
at www.newcollege.ac.uk.
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getting to college
money matters
Each year students join us from schools all over Swindon and
right to live in the UK, the courses within this prospectus are
normally free.
are also frequent services to and from the bus station. Parking
you are:
Buses run from the town centre and stop outside the College
map below. For Sat Nav please use postcode SN3 1AH.
www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans
Financial Support
aged 16-19 are available for the Swindon area. Services run
frequently from the town centre and surrounding area.
education authorities.
Level 3.
studentservicesenquiries@newcollege.ac.uk
at www.newcollege.ac.uk/content/bus-travel
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Technical Baccalaureate
Decide which level suits you best (see Choosing Your Learning
Programme - page 35). You can take courses from more than
one level.
for an explanation.
Apprenticeships
Essential Skills
Apprenticeship could be right for you. You learn the job, get
Traineeships
The main exam boards for A Levels and GCSEs, as well as some
Usually have four units: two for AS Level (Year 1) and two for
This is your personal 10-digit number that will remain with you
InfoSheets
Every subject or course at New College has its own InfoSheet
AQA Baccalaureate
Vocational
GCSE grades you need. A number like this - NC690 - gives you
programme.
BTEC First
Qualifications that you get while you are working in a job. Part
2 course.
BTEC National
Award, Certificate and Diploma (unit credits may vary). You may
to this system and more will follow. You take units and get
of this for each subject and your ULN (see below) will give you
your own personal credits for all the qualifications you take.
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The table below shows an explanation of each level and the type of qualification that can be gained.
We offer courses from Entry Level and Level 1 (Foundation Learning) to Level 3 (Advanced) and beyond; you can even stay on and
Level
Entry
(Foundation Learning)
One Year Programme
One
(Foundation Learning)
One year Programme
Two
General Education
Vocational
Training / Work-based
Five AS Levels
Foundation Apprenticeship
(Intermediate)
Three
(Advanced)
/Certificate/Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeship
Course Level
Four AS Levels
BTEC National plus AS Level(s)
Advanced Specialised Diploma
Level 3
(Advanced)
Four grade Ds
Specialised Diploma
Four
Higher Apprenticeship
foundation degree
Four GCSEs
Two grade Ds
Level 2
(Intermediate)
Two grade Es
Few or no GCSE passes
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DECISION
MAKING
Deciding your future is a big step and its important that you
look at all the options available. Here are some useful steps
ENQUIRY
& APPLICATION
INTERVIEW
Step 1
Look through this prospectus and request InfoSheets
for
ENROLMENT /
JOINING
INDUCTION
TRANSPORT
Step 2
Visit our Open Day on Saturday October 12th to get a feel
for the College and talk to staff about any courses youre
FINANCE / FEES
ADDITIONAL
SUPPORT
LIBRARY /
OPEN LEARNING
CENTRE / VLE
Step 3
Learning Innovation Resources Manager
IT SUPPORT
HEALTH
& WELFARE
Step 4
We will invite you to attend an interview to discuss your course
choices. Your parents or guardians are welcome to come
along. It will last about 30 minutes. After-school or evening
appointments can be made. We start interviewing from
October onwards so make sure you apply early!
Step 5
Once you have had your interview, we will send you an offer
STUDENT VOICE
& GETTING
INVOLVED
Enrichment Co-ordinator
Student Union
letter, which will tell you the entry requirements for your
courses, and give you important enrolment dates.
Step 6
ON COURSE
PROGRESSION
COMPLAINTS
& QUALITY
EXAMS
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LEAVING
COLLEGE
Step 7
Bring your exam results. Meet your tutor and pick up your
timetable in late August/early September.
If you have any other questions about the application process,
please email info@newcollege.ac.uk.
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art, design
& photography
History of Art
AS Level and A Level
Textiles and Fashion / Drama and Theatre Studies / Art and Design
New College has taught me to be confident in my work, and shown me how to act with
the level of professionalism that is used in industry. It has also helped me to choose
my course at university and shine in interviews.
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Photography
BTEC Level 1
These courses are vocational and allow you to try a new art
and design specialism or enhance your current programme
to build up a portfolio. Heres the opportunity to explore
new areas, experiment and develop new techniques and
demonstrate your creative flair.
Graphic Design (Level 1/2 only) (Evening course)
Explore new techniques and apply them to a national
competition. Winners will receive a prestigious award that will
enhance any portfolio.
Animation (Level 2 only)
Experiment with a range of stop motion techniques, digital
cameras, animation software, model making, drawing,
environments and story-boarding.
Embroidery and Surface Decoration
Explore a range of historical, cultural and contemporary
embroidery techniques and apply them to a live brief or
competition. Final pieces to be shown at the end of year
fashion show and exhibition.
Fashion and Dressmaking
Learn a range of techniques and processes and produce a
fashion garment for the College Fashion Show - great if you
want to pursue a course or a career in Textiles and Fashion.
Textile Art
Experiment and then apply a range of textile techniques and
processes and apply them to a live brief or competition. Final
pieces will be involved in the end of year Fashion Show.
Life Drawing
Working from a life model, realise the human proportions
through a range of techniques in drawing, printmaking
painting and digital applications. Once you have mastered the
human form you will be able to draw anything!
GCSE
beauty &
body treatments
New College has a friendly and positive atmosphere. There are so many opportunities
to gain new qualifications.
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An Introduction to the
Hair and Beauty Sector
Level 1 Certificate/Diploma
Learn how to carry out a variety of basic beauty treatments
that you can later develop to practitioner level with this oneyear introductory course. Study units include:
Presenting a professional image in a salon
Hair plaiting and twisting
Providing manicure treatment
Facials and makeup
Beauty Therapy
Complementary Therapies
Level 2 Certificate/Diploma
Level 2 Diploma
Level 2 Certificate/Diploma
For anyone who has taken a Level 1 or 2 qualification or who
is already working in the industry. Learn how to carry out
beauty treatments including skincare, eye enhancements,
nail treatments and application of makeup.
Study units include:
Level 3 Diploma
Study Beauty Therapy at an advanced level, building on the
skills that you developed at Level 2. Completing this course
would allow you to progress into employment, potentially
within a supervisory role. You could specialise in the following
areas:
Facial and body electrotherapy
Massage and hot stones
Epilation
Tanning
Level 3 Diploma
As the next step after Level 2, study advanced Complementary
Therapies at a professional level and gain the skills required
for progression into employment. Learn the principles that
underpin complementary therapies, such as health and
safety as well as how to carry out a practical treatment in a
variety of areas, such as:
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Body massage
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Hairdressing
NVQ Level 2
business, enterprise,
accounting & law
NVQ Level 3
Gain advanced hairdressing skills to enable you to follow a
specialised route as a hair stylist by learning how to produce
different looks and carry out techniques such as perming.
Study units include:
Creative cutting
Perming effects
Creative styling and dressing hair
Colour correction
Develop industry skills
You will be encouraged to find a practical placement within
a local salon to help you demonstrate your competence,
knowledge and develop industry skills.
business studies /graphics / english lit & lang / travel & Tourism
New College has a welcoming environment and its easy to make new friends
and get to know others. I decided to volunteer in Kenya with the College over the
summer, which is a very worthwhile experience. New College has helped me gain new
experiences and learn new things.
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Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
GCSE
Financial Studies
ifs School of Finance Certificate - Level 3
How do you choose the right bank account, mortgage or pay
for your first car? What about inflation and interest rates?
Or managing your money at university? Using online materials
from ifs, you study three units:
Introduction to financial services and importance of money
How to manage money in different situations
How to shop effectively and make financial choices
Can lead to a job in insurance, banking and other financial
services - and you can help your family and friends as well!
Units include:
Investigating business
People in business
Financial planning and monitoring
Business planning
Marketing strategy
The marketing environment
Retail, Enterprise
and Customer Service
We are currently developing courses in these areas to
deliver at Level 2 and 3 from 2014. They will complement
existing courses in this area and will help develop students
employability skills. Please see our website for updates.
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childcare
& health care
Childcare
BTEC Level 1
Level 2*
Gain a qualification that will enable you to work with children
or young people. Includes:
Child development
Safeguarding
Communication
Supporting childrens play and learning
Equality and inclusion
Level 3*
Want to work with children or young people? Thinking about
a career in primary school or early years teaching? Following
this course will help you achieve that aim. It includes topics
such as:
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Youthwork
Career progression
Communication between children and adults
Role of the carer
Health needs
Books stories, poems and rhymes of young children
Building confidence, skills and self esteem
It will give you the chance to explore the various jobs that are
available in the sector. At the same time, you will also pick
up valuable life skills such as CV writing, communication and
interview techniques.
Community / individual
Individual needs / ensuring a safe environment
Anatomy and physiology
Cultural diversity
Creative and therapeutic activities
Vocational experience
You will have the opportunity to complete a work placement nursery, primary school, hospital, GP surgery, residential home
or day-care centre.
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computing & IT
Computing
GCSE
Learn fundamentals and practical programming skills such as
writing:
A mobile phone application
A computer game
A web-based application
The theory element will introduce you to computer
architecture and networking.
New College is a great place to meet people and the courses are amazing.
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Games Development
(Creative Media Production)
Software Development
and Web Design
Combines computing with media to provide a specialist workrelated programme. You study media games modelling and
computer programming using visual languages and games
development software. Gain the technical knowledge to
design and build 2D/3D games and simulations. Study:
english
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Essential English
Level 1 and Level 2
English isnt only Shakespeare and stories youll see good
spoken and written communication skills required in every job
advert.
This is a practical, IT-based course that will lead to Functional
English qualifications. An alternative to, or preparation for,
grade C at GCSE English, covering:
Word processing and presentation skills
Letters, e-mails and reports
CVs and job applications
GCSE
Develop your ability to write and speak effectively as well as to
listen, read and respond with understanding. You will:
study different styles of English, for different audiences
and purposes, spoken and written
research, discuss, prepare notes, essays and talks
develop your personal and critical responses to a variety
of literary and non-fiction texts both spoken and written
Creative Writing
Get what you want through what you write - and how you
write it. Find out how authors write for different audiences
and purposes and how we communicate in a variety of spoken
forms. Study:
English Language
AS Level and A Level
English Language
English Literature
AS Level and A Level
A great subject for an independent reader with a love of
literature.
How does comedy work? You will study a traditional and a
modern play
How are stories written? How do writers create different
responses in their readers? You will look at two novels and
some poetry
What is pastoral fiction? You study a number of different
texts to explore this important aspect of literature
Compile a coursework portfolio with some scope for your
own choice of texts
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foundation learning
Ive enjoyed learning in an adult environment with friendly staff, whilst being able to
share personal opinions based on the subjects.
Vocational options
Personal and social development
Functional skills in English, Mathematics and ICT (see below)
Step Up
Essential English
Apprenticeship (Level 2)
GCSE Programme
Level 2 course
full-time job or further training
Functional Mathematics
Levels 1 and 2
Gain the mathematics skills needed for work, learning and
life. You will learn to use your mathematics skills to tackle real
life problems such as value for money, working out materials
for projects, calculating VAT and finding the cost of booking
a holiday taking into account the currency conversion and
airplane tax.
Functional ICT
Level 2
Studying Functional Skills ICT encourages you to use
technology in ways which make you more effective and
involved as a citizen, and it helps you to operate confidently in
life and work. You will learn how to use ICT systems, Microsoft
software, and problem-solving techniques to help you find
answers to questions based on real-life situations.
You will cover three key skill areas:
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geography
& the environment
Environmental Studies
Geography
GCSE
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Optional topics:
Energy Issues - energy sources, environmental impact of
energy use, renewable and sustainable energy
Coastal Environments - landforms, sea level change,
flooding, coastal management
There is some practical fieldwork linked to the topics you
study.
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Geology
GCSE
general studies
World Development
AS Level and A Level
Why are some countries so poor? Do the richest countries
exploit the poorest? Can we go on living the way we are
without destroying the environment? Why is there so much
inequality between countries and within countries?
Study these and other issues through two key themes:
Development, resources and global citizenship
Poverty and inequality
An excellent choice to complement your other subjects particularly Geography, Sociology, Government and Politics.
Ideal if you are interested in global current affairs and
environmental issues.
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AQA Baccalaureate
AQA - Level 3
Keep one step ahead with the AQA Bacc! This programme
recognises your all-round achievements. It combines:
Critical Thinking
AS Level and A Level
Develop your reasoning and logic skills. At AS you will learn
how to:
analyse and criticise written sources to find errors in logic
develop your own reasoning and written skills
question sources, spot assumptions and flaws in reasoning
look at statistical evidence and spot patterns
look at the credibility of sources
At A2 you will learn how to:
evaluate evidence
test hypotheses and prepare ethical arguments
look at decision-making and the use of probability in
assessing consequences
look at knowledge, belief and claims
Critical thinking skills are very useful in many other subject
areas.
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Pre-Teaching Award
Level 3 (equivalent to one AS Level)
Are you considering teaching as a career? Gain an
understanding of the requirements as well as the practicalities
of the classroom life. The course includes:
Presentation skills
How children learn
Intellectual and language development
Personal and classroom skills in a school placement
Child protection
Success in this course will put you in a strong position to
apply for teacher training through UCAS.
General Studies
AS Level and A Level
An interesting fast-track course that you can complete in one
year. It covers topics that you might be studying in other
courses, and encourages you to use your own experiences
and present your own viewpoints. Examples of topics include:
Climate change
The business market
Art and public space
Global media
Green values
The impact of IT
Fashion, art , film in society
The influence of political ideologies on individuals
You get valuable study skills advice: how to write persuasively,
argue a case, and interpret graphs and tables. It is available
as a taught course or as a workshop option.
historical studies
Ancient History
Classical Civilisation
GCSE
Homers Odyssey
Aristophanes and Athens
Greek tragedy
Virgils Aeneid
Latin
Ancient Greece
The Rise of Sparta and Athens
Battles of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars
Social, political and religious aspects of one of the greatest
world cultures
GCSE
Ancient Rome
The Julio-Claudians and the divine Augustus
Aftermath of civil war with Marc Antony and Cleopatra
The role of the Emperors family, the Senate, soldiers
Invention of Imperial Rome
Society, administration and religious life in Imperial Rome
Archaeology
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Classical Greek
History - British
and American 20th Century
GCSE
The classical world revolved around the stories and myths
of legends long past. The language was the key to learning
about the culture. Reading texts shows you the relationship
between Classical Greek and the languages of today.
Classical Greek language: passages based on mythology
and Greek domestic life
Classical Greek society and development of democracy,
games and festivals
Discover the development of life and myth in the classical
Greek world in a unique and fascinating way! A very useful
eXtra if you are taking AS Ancient History or Classical
Civilisation.
History
GCSE
Develop your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of
the history of Britain and Europe in the 20th century. Study a
variety of political, social, economic and cultural perspectives
to help you appreciate the diversity of societies and the
experiences of people involved.
Topics studied include:
Peace-making 1918-1919 and the League of Nations
Hitlers foreign policy and the origins of the
Second World War
The Origins of the Cold War 1945-1955
Crises of the Cold War 1955-1970
Weimar Germany, 1919-1929
Hitlers Germany, 1929-1939
From Tsardom to Communism: Russia, 1914-1924
Stalins Dictatorship: USSR, 1924-1941
Studying this course provides an ideal progression to our
modern History A Level courses.
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languages
The rise and rise of America as a great power and the decline
of Britain:
The USA 1890 - 1945
Foreign policy and the First World War
The Great Depression and the New Deal
The impact of the Second World War on the USA
The USA and Vietnam 1961 - 1975
Civil Rights in the USA
Britain 1951 2007
History - British
and European 20th Century
AS Level and A Level
Study the history of Germany and Russia in the early twentieth
century as well as modern Britain since World War Two:
Russia and Germany 1871-1914 - the outbreak of
World War One
Anti-semitism and the Holocaust: Germany 1919-45
The making of modern Russia
Britain 1951-2007
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GCSE Languages
Beginners Languages
Arabic, Greek, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish
Latin
FCSE Languages
Classical Greek
Italian
The topics covered in AS Italian are:
Youth culture and concerns
Lifestyle - health and fitness
Travel, tourism, environmental issues
Education and employment
At A Level you will cover:
Customs, traditions, beliefs, religions
National and international events
Literature and the arts
GCSE
The classical world revolved around the stories and myths
of legends long past. The language was the key to learning
about the culture. Reading texts shows you the relationship
between Classical Greek and the languages of today.
Classical Greek language: passages based on mythology
and Greek domestic life
Classical Greek society and development of democracy,
games and festivals
Discover the development of life and myth in the classical
Greek world in a unique and fascinating way! A very useful
eXtra if you are taking AS Ancient History or Classical
Civilisation.
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mathematics
Functional Maths
Levels 1 and 2
Learn the Mathematics skills needed for work, learning and
life. Learn to use your Mathematics skills to tackle real life
problems such as value for money, working out materials for
projects, calculating VAT, and finding the cost of booking a
holiday taking into account the currency conversion, airplane
tax and other relevant topics.
Maths
GCSE - Fast Track
A short, fast-moving revision course aiming at the November
exams. You will normally have just missed a grade C at school
(or college), and score well on a Mathematics department
screening test.
GCSE - 1 Year
Covers the whole GCSE syllabus and runs from September to
June. There are exams in June. You will normally already have
a grade D in Mathematics GCSE to start this course but if you
have a grade C and want/need to improve your grade, you
may study at a higher tier level.
Statistics
GCSE
Maths
valran lobo: st josephs catholic college, SWINDON
use of maths / archaeology / classical civilisation
New College is a great experience. I feel a lot more confident with new people and
my lecturers are great. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and the learning
environment is so much better. My courses are going well and I hope to achieve
a lot during my time here.
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Use of Maths
AS Level and A Level
This subject relates Maths to the real world:
focus on real-life applications of the quadratic curve
model real-world problems through trigonometric and
exponential functions
use your graphical calculator to draw and interpret a variety
of curves
statistics mean, standard deviation, correlation,
regression and normal distribution
Two AS modules and one A2 module are free-standing
qualifications in their own right. Use of Maths provides useful
support to many A levels including Psychology, Geography
and Computing. However, for a career in Maths, Science or
Engineering you should choose AS Level Maths.
I enjoy studying media at New College and Ive had a good year with other students
and teachers.
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Film Studies
Media Studies
GCSE
GCSE
Are you curious about your world? Do you want to know more
about peoples views and attitudes and get beneath the
surface of things? Learn how to:
Film
Television
Radio
Graphic design
Photography
Video gaming
Deals with a range of media including print, TV, film and radio,
as well as the new technology - to examine the entertainment
and information available and to look at how audiences
respond. Elements include:
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performing arts
Dance
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Performing
Arts (Dance)
Gain an underpinning knowledge of the skills required to
progress in dance performance through regular technique
classes, rehearsal, observation and evaluation. Study a range
of dance styles and refine and develop your technical and
performance skills to broaden your understanding of dance.
You will:
learn how to prepare for a performing arts audition
learn a specific performing or production role and prepare
and produce a performance
develop your technical and performance skills
widen your knowledge of professional dance works:
recreating and evaluating repertoire
hone your ability to interpret and convey a variety of styles
and choreography to an audience
analyse your own strengths within performance and identify
areas for development
learn about safe studio practice
This course will prepare you for continuing your dance studies
at further education. You will have to work hard, enjoy working
as a team but there will be a lot of fun too!
I have made lots of friends and really enjoyed my time at New College so far.
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You will:
expand your skills as a choreographer
develop your performance skills
widen your knowledge of professional dance works:
recreating works and developing exciting written projects
develop your physical skills in a range of styles that may
include jazz, contemporary, urban and ballet
learn about safe studio practice
This course will prepare you for continuing your dance studies
at higher education.
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Drama
Music
Build sets, direct your own plays and learn the time-step. An
enjoyable but demanding course in performing arts.
GCSE
Develops your ability to
listen to
perform
compose
appraise
music in a variety of styles - from classical to pop, from Irish
jig to Argentine tango - and take part in as much music-making
in College as possible. Music will remain a life-long interest!
Performing
Composing and stylistic techniques
Listening
Historical topics - classical and jazz included
Different musical interpretations for your performance
project
You can go on trips to orchestral concerts, operas and ballets,
and visit national and local performance venues.
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Music Technology
AS Level and A Level
Study the history and development of moving image and
popular music styles from the last 100 years and learn how
changes in recording technology have shaped modern music.
Produce music arrangements using the latest recording,
synthesizer, sequencing and sampling techniques. You also
learn:
Sequencing, mixing and post-production
Film music production
How to use a recording studio
To understand and appreciate a wide range of modern
music styles
To research key music producers
public services
Theres so much variety here, no week has ever been the same on my Public Services
course. I have been a member of the Student Union for a few months now and I have
met so many fun and interesting people.
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Public Services
BTEC First Diploma - Level 2
religious studies
& philosophy
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Philosophy
Religious Studies:
World Religions
AS and A Level
From Socrates to Wittgenstein, from the Big Bang to selfconsciousness - take a broad and stimulating look at
philosophy.
What do we know? - and how do we know it?
Does God exist?
Why is Descartes so important to modern thought?
How can we make sense of the human mind?
Hume: on the limits of Reason and Mind
Religious Studies
GCSE
science &
psychology
Religious Studies:
Philosophy and Ethics
AS Level and A Level
Does God exist? If so can we prove it? Can we use evidence
from miracles or the design argument to prove Gods
existence?
New College has been a great learning experience and has helped me gain the skills
I need for my future.
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Biology
Human Biology
Core Science
Electronics
GCSE
GCSE
Chemistry
GCSE
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Physics
Psychology
Science in Society
Science
GCSE
GCSE
Answer those How does it work? and Why does this happen?
questions. Explore topics such as
Medical Physics
Electricity
Radioactivity
The basics of energy, forces, electricity and waves
through practical experiments and demonstrations.
Forces in action
Work and energy
Waves and quantum behaviour
Electric current, resistance and DC circuits
Newtons Laws and momentum
Thermal physics
Medical imaging
Modelling the universe
Applied Science
AS Level and A Level
Find out about how science is used in the world around us
and in industry and laboratories. You will answer questions
such as:
What do scientists do at work?
How do you find banned substances in an athletes urine?
How do we measure cardio-vascular fitness?
Principles of Science
Find out how the science you learn is used in the world around
us. You will explore what scientists do in their working lives,
and the science they use, as well as explore current science
issues through presentations and discussions. Equivalent to
one GCSE. Units include:
Chemistry and our earth
Energy and our universe
Biology and our environment
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social sciences
Anthropology
Human rights
Globalisation
Ethnic conflict and violence
Communication and Culture
to Oxbridge. I am also part of the Student Union here and I organised an event in aid
of Prospect Hospice. After College I wish to go to university to further my studies and
gain a degree.
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Psychology
Sociology
GCSE
GCSE
Family
Education
Deviance and social control
Work
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Physical Education
Sport
BTEC Level 2
Level 3
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sports coaching
fitness testing
sports development
leadership in sport
current issues in sport
practical sports study.
Trips are also a feature of the course: visit places such as the
Millennium Stadium and taking part in outdoor activities.
This course will suit the keen footballer who wishes to pursue
a career in this field.
You will study a one-year academic vocational course at Level
3 (equivalent to one full A level) that is focused on football,
and, alongside your academic studies, you can gain coaching
and refereeing qualifications in football.
It includes visits to football stadiums and will involve
interaction with STFC scholars.
Football, Basketball
and Netball Academies
Elite performers join our successful sports academies,
supported by the Wiltshire Football Association, Wiltshire
Wolves Basketball Club and the Wiltshire Netball Association.
Key features include:
Wiltshire Premier League champions, County champions,
South and South West of England champions
FA Charter Club Standard
Highly qualified and experienced coaches
Fits easily with full-time academic programme.
Visit www.newcollege.ac.uk/sportsacademies for
more details
travel, tourism
& hospitality
Resort Representative
I have enjoyed doing the Extended Diploma in Dance at New College. After I leave I will
carry on my training in Dance and I hope to study in London.
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Marketing
Customer service
Travel destinations
Impacts of tourism
Visits and field trips are a feature of the course: Cardiff,
London, local facilities and a residential field trip abroad.
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Hospitality
BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma Level 2
apprenticeships,
traineeships &
preparation for work
Units include:
The hospitality industry
Products and services within the hospitality industry
Core aspects of service provision
You will be encouraged to arrange industry-related work
experience around your studies and participate in trips,
including one to the annual Hotelympia exhibition.
Ive really enjoyed my time at New College. Ive made lots of new friends and enjoyed
my courses.
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Apprenticeships
Are you currently employed or know what sort of job you want
to go in to? Do you want to earn a wage while you learn the job
and get qualified? If you can answer yes to these questions
then an Apprenticeship could be right for you!
If you are not already in a job, from the moment you decide
you want to do an Apprenticeship you should be actively
looking for an employer to help support your Apprenticeship
programme.
What do I get with an Apprenticeship?
A technical qualification relevant to your job e.g. a BTEC
Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and ICT
Occupational competence qualification that you gain
on the job
Job satisfaction
Knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities
Personal learning and thinking skills
An income!
Apprenticeships are available through New College at three
levels; Level 2 (Intermediate Apprenticeship), Level 3 (Advanced
Apprenticeship) and Level 4 (Higher Apprenticeship).
Traineeships
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Drama (AS/A Level)
82
646
Economics (GCSE) 49
116
Economics (AS/A Level)
49
485
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BTEC Level 3)
91
117
Electronics (AS/A Level)
91
620
English Language (GCSE)
58
119
English Language (AS/A Level)
58
118
English Language & Literature (AS/A Level)
59
120
English Literature (AS/A Level)
59
121
Environmental Studies (AS/A Level)
63
500
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
58
961
Essential English (Levels 1&2)
58&61
826
Extended Project Qualification (AQA Level 3)
66
414
Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Makeup Studies 45
635
Film Studies (GCSE)
78
122
Film Studies (AS/A Level)
78
821
Financial Studies (ifs Level 3)
48
804
Football Academy
99
401
Football Coaching (Level 3)
99
707
Foundation Learning (Step Up) (Entry Level and Level 1) 61
629
French (GCSE)
72
123
French (AS/A Level)
73
962
Functional ICT (Level 1&2)
61
963
Functional Maths (Level 2)
61&75
417
Games Development (BTEC Level 3)
56
124
General Studies (AS/A Level)
67
642
Geography (GCSE)
63
125
Geography (AS/A Level)
63
650
Geology 64&92
637
German (GCSE)
72
126
German (AS/A Level)
73
127
Government & Politics (AS/A Level)
95
165
Graphic Design &Illustration (AS/A Level)
40
645
Greek (Classical) (GCSE)
70
729
Hair & Beauty (Introduction to the Sector) (Level 1)
44
280
Hair& Media Make-up (Level 2)
44
315
Hairdressing (NVQ Level 2)
46
488
Hairdressing (NVQ Level 3)
46
717 & 718
Health & Social Care (Entry Level)
53
457
Health & Social Care (BTEC Level 1)
53
312
Health & Social Care (BTEC Level 2)
53
426
Health & Social Care (BTEC Level 3)
53
104 History of Art (AS/A Level)
39
162 History of Art (Critical & Contextual Studies) (AS/A Level)
39
651
History (Ancient) (GCSE)
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100
Accounting (AS/A Level)
48
782
Accounting AAT (Level 2)
48
829
Accounting AAT (Level 3)
48
161
Anthropology (AS/A Level)
95
419
Applied Science (Medical) (BTEC Level 3)
93
102
Archaeology (AS/A Level)
69
480
Art & Design Foundation Diploma (Levels 3&4)
40
476
Art & Design (BTEC Level 2)
39
428
Art & Design (BTEC Level 3)
39
154
Art, Craft & Design (AS/A Level)
39
103
Art - Fine Art (AS/A Level)
40
820
Baccalaureate (AQA Level 3)
66
870
Basketball Academy
99
880
Beauty Therapy (Level 2)
44
881
Beauty Therapy (Level 3)
44
625
Biology (GCSE) 90
105
Biology (AS/A Level)
90
106
Biology (Human) (AS/A Level)
90
725
Business and Enterprise Skills (Level 1)
48
765
Business (Technical Diploma) (Level 2)
48
151
Business Studies (AS/A Level)
48
163
Business Studies (Applied) (AS/A Level)
48
780
Cabin Crew (NCFE Level 2)
101
607
Chemistry (GCSE)
90
108
Chemistry (AS/A Level)
90
717 & 718
Childcare - Caring for Children (Entry Level)
51
703
Childcare (Level 1)
51
758
Childcare (Level 2)
51
811
Childcare (Level 3)
51
109
Classical Civilisation (AS/A Level)
69
110
Communication & Culture) (AS/A Level)
95
885
Complementary Therapies (Level 2)
45
320
Complementary Therapies (Level 3)
45
111
Computing (AS/A Level)
55
647
Computing (GCSE) 55
699
Creative Crafts (Levels 1,2&3)
40
166
Creative Writing (AS/A Level)
59
112
Critical Thinking (AS/A Level)
66
435
Dance (BTEC Level 1&2)
81
416
Dance (BTEC Level 3)
81
704&760
Data & Money (Levels 1&2)
75
190
Design & Technology: Product Design (AS/A Level)
91
899
Digital Music Production (Level 3) Rockschool
83
Drama (Levels 1,2&3) 82
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641
History GCSE 69
101 History (Ancient) (AS/A Level)
70
128 History (British & AMERICAN 20th C)( AS/A Level)
69
129 History (British & European 20th C) (AS/A Level)
70
130 History (Tudors & Stuarts) (AS/A Level)
70
470
Home Cooking Skills (BTEC Level 1)
52
471
Home Cooking Skills (BTEC Level 2)
52
314
Hospitality (BTEC Level 2)
102
445
Hospitality (BTEC Level 3)
102
131
Information Technology (AS/A Level)
56
311
ICT Level 2 Qualification (Level 1&2)
55
612
Italian (GCSE) 72
157
Italian (AS/A Level)
73
191
Languages (A Level Fast Track)
73
721
Languages (FCSE Level 1)
72
636
Latin (GCSE) 69&72
412
Law & Legal Work (BTEC Level 2)
49
427
Law (Applied) (Level 3)
49
132
Law (AS/A Level)
49
622
Maths (GCSE) 75
133
Maths (AS/A Level)
75
134
Maths (Express) (AS/A Level)
76
135
Maths (Further) (AS/A Level )
76
136
Maths (Use of Maths) (AS/A Level)
76
440
Media Production (BTEC Level 2)
78
455
Media Production (Television& Film Production) (BTEC Level 3) 78
615
Media Studies (GCSE)
79
137
Media (AS/A Level)
79
816
Medical & Health Studies Programme (BTEC Level 3)
93
613
Music (GCSE) 83
138
Music (AS/A Level)
83
487
Music (BTEC Levels 1&2)
83
139
Music Technology (AS/A Level)
83
460
Music Academy (BTEC Level 2)
84
461
Music Academy (BTEC Level 3)
84
806
Netball Academy
99
404
Performance (Levels 1&2)
82
405
Performance (BTEC Level 3)
82
140
Philosophy (AS/A Level)
88
616
Photography (GCSE)
41
432
Photography (BTEC Level 1)
41
433
Photography (BTEC Level 2)
41
413
Photography (BTEC Level 3)
41
141
Photography (AS/A Level)
41
617
Physics (GCSE)
92
142
Physics (AS/A Level)
92
148
Physical Education (AS/A Level)
98
813
Pre-Teaching Award
66
486
Principles of Science (BTEC Level 2)
93
632
Psychology (GCSE)
92&96
144
Psychology (AS/A Level)
92&96
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Public Services (BTEC Level 2)
86
406
Public Services (BTEC Level 3)
86
634
Religious Studies (GCSE)
88
145
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) (AS/A Level)
88
189
Religious Studies (World Religions ) (AS/A Level)
88
781
Resort Representative (NCFE Level 2)
101
633
Science (Core) (GCSE)
91
419
Science (Medical ) (BTEC Level 3)
93
205
Science (Applied) (AS/A Level)
92
165
Science in Society (AS/A Level)
93
618
Sociology (GCSE)
96
146
Sociology (AS/A Level)
96
400
Software Development & Web Design (BTEC Level 3)
56
619
Spanish (GCSE)
72
147
Spanish (AS/A Level)
73
411
Sport (BTEC Level 2)
98
410
Sport (BTEC Level 3)
98
408
Sport & Exercise Sciences (BTEC Level 3)
99
409
Sport & Leisure (BTEC Level 1)
98
624
Statistics (GCSE)
75
707
Step Up (Entry level 3 & Level 1)
61
149
Textiles, Fashion & Accessories (AS/A Level)
42
479
Travel & Tourism (Level 2)
101
446
Travel & Tourism (Level 3)
101
206
Tourism (AS/A Level)
101
325
Working in Sport & Leisure (Levels 1&2)
99
150
World Development (AS/A Level)
64
88
Youthwork (Level 2)
52
104
900
What are apprenticeships?
909 Accounting
923 Bookkeeping
902
Business & Administration
903 Childcare
925
Cleaning & Environmental Services
904
Customer Service
Dental Nursing
926
Facilities Management
911
Health & Social Care
914 Hospitality
915 Housing
907
IT User
Laboratory Technician
916 Management
908 Retail
921 Security
917
Supporting Teaching & Learning
912 Warehousing
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