Choosing your options after GCSEs can be quite overwhelming so it is really important to think about what type of learner you are and what you might be planning to do in the future.
How do I build my study programme?
Are A-levels right for me?
A-levels are right for you if:
. You want to study more of your favourite subjects in more depth
. You prefer courses which are mainly exam based
. You are gaining mainly grades 4 to 9 in your GCSEs
. You want to keep your options open for employment, university or an apprenticeship
Are T-levels right for me?
T-levels are perfect for students who are:
. focussed on a specific career
. looking for a course with strong industry links
. looking for the opportunity to gain relevant work experience (the T-level is 80% classroom taught and 20% work experience)
. keeping their options open for employment, university or an apprenticeship
.are gaining mainly grades 4 to 9 in your GCSEs
Is a Vocational course right for me?
Vocational courses are perfect for students who are:
. wanting to study a subject that will directly relate to a specific career
. enjoy doing coursework
. are gaining mainly grades 4 to 9 in your GCSEs
. keeping their options open for employment, university or an apprenticeship
Is the Transition programme right for me?
The Transition Programme at Cirencester College is a one year Level 2 technical programme. Ideal for students who are hoping to progress to a Level 3 T-level or Vocational course or who are thinking of going straight into employment, training or an apprenticeship.
The minimum entry requirements for the Transition programme is at least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
How do I build my study programme?
As you browse through our course pages you will see a programme symbol against it, which will tell you how many parts of a full time programme it represents for instance:
You will need to have 3 parts to your programme to make a full time programme.
Represents one A-level, a vocational subsidiary diploma or certificate
Represents two A-levels or a vocational Diploma
A full programme, representing 3 A-levels, a vocational Extended Diploma or a T-level
How many A-levels do I need to do to make a full time programme?
Students will need to choose 3 A-levels to achieve a full-time programme of study. Some students who are predicted high grades for the GCSEs will take 4 A-levels but it is not necessary to take 4 A-levels to further your career or go to University.
Can I mix A-levels with vocational courses?
It is possible to take a mixed programme of courses. For instance you can take 2 A-levels alongside a subsidiary diploma or a certificate. Or you can take 1 A-level with a diploma course.
Can I mix T-levels with other courses?
No T-levels are a full time course (the equivalent to 3 A-levels) with 80% of work in the classroom and 20% of the course in the work place.
Will there be anything else on my timetable?
You will have tutor time with your tutor added to your programme as well as your choice of an Enrichment activity and study periods. Students will also have the opportunity to do the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) which is increasingly sought after by universities.
