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There are three options of study at HNC

A Level

We offer and extensive range of A Level courses here at HNC. Students studying at the College can opt to study a full time A Level programme. 


Applied 

Our Applied qualifications are offered as 1, 2 or 3 A Level equivalents, so you can opt to study them as a full time study programme, or as part of a blended programme.  On successful completion of these qualifications, students are ready to progress to Higher Education or employment.

 

Applied

Assessment

Value after one year of study

Value after two years of study

Applied Certificate/ Extended Certificate

By coursework, controlled assessment and examination

Certificate:

0.5 A Level

Extended Certificate:

1 A Level

Applied Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma

By coursework, controlled assessment and examination

Extended Certificate:

1 A Level

Foundation Diploma:

2 A levels

Applied Diploma/Extended Diploma

By coursework, controlled assessment and examination

Diploma:

1.5 A Levels

Extended Diploma:

3 A Levels


Pre-Applied - (previously known as Level 2)

Pre-Applied courses are Intermediate Level study, equivalent to GCSEs. These access courses are full time, one year long study programmes, which will prepare you for your next steps- though for some students, you may also re-sit your GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English Language qualifications alongside this course. On successful completion, most students studying a Pre-Applied course at HNC are ready to progress to one of our Applied courses.

Pre-Applied

Assessment

Value after one year of study

GCSE

Mostly by examination

1 GCSE

Extended Certificate

Mostly by coursework/some examination

Up to 3 GCSEs (when applying for an Applied programme)

 


CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF COURSES FOR YOU

Below you can see how you can build the perfect study programme for you. 

A Level 

On this Pathway you will choose three A Levels. A Levels are traditional academic qualifications assessed largely by exams at the end of the two year period. 

What you need

To enrol on this as a minimum you will require 5 GCSEs at grade 5. One of the grade 5s must be GCSE English Language. You'll also need GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.

How can I build my study programme?

1 A Level + 1 A Level + 1 A Level

Will it suit me?

The A Level Pathway is best suited to those who are looking for a more traditional academic route, and those who are happy to be assessed mainly by exams at the end of their course.

*To pursue a 4 A Level programme, please speak to a member of admissions


Applied

If you opt for the Applied Pathway your study programme will be made up entirely of Applied options.

What you need 

As a minimum you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language, and GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above. If you studied a BTEC or vocational qualification at school, you can include one subject with a pass or above as one of the 5 GCSEs.

How can I build my study programme?

1 Applied Extended Diploma
1 Applied Diploma + 1 Applied Certificate

Will it suit me?

The full time Pathway allows you to combine academic study with the application of theory in a real life context. These are assessed by a combination of course and exams.

All our Applied courses lead to a BTEC qualification, awarded by Pearson


Blended - Option 1

If you opt for the Blended Pathway you'll study a mix of A Level and Applied qualifications. 

What you need

To enrol on this as a minimum you will require 3 GCSEs at grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at grade 4. One of the grades 5s must be in GCSE English Language.

How can I build my study programme?

1 A Level + 1 A Level + 1 Applied Certificate

Will it suit me?

This Pathway is best suited to those who want to experience choice, and want a mix of assessment - a key benefit is that assessment is ongoing and some is by coursework, so it doesn't all happen at the end of your two years.

Blended - Option 2

If you opt for the Blended Pathway Option 2 you'll study a mix of qualifications. 

What you need

To enrol on this as a minimum you will require 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSEs at grade 4. One of the grade 5s must be GCSE English Language. You'll also need GCSE Maths at a grade 4 or above.

How can I build my study programme?

1 A Level + 1 Applied Certificate + 1 Applied Certificate
1 A Level + 1 Applied Diploma
1 Applied Certificate + 1 Applied Certificate + 1 Applied Certificate

Will it suit me?

This Pathway is best suited to those who want to experience choice, and want a mix of assessment - a key beneift is the assessment is ongoing and some is by coursework, so it doesn't all happen at the end of your two years.

All our Applied courses lead to a BTEC qualification, awarded by Pearson


Pre-Applied

If you opt for the Pre-Applied Pathway you will study a year long course. 

What you need

As a minimum you will need a GCSE Grade 3 in English Language and at least a Grade 2 in Maths. Plus 1 GCSE vocational equivalent at Grade 4 plus 2 GCSE at Grade 3. 

How can I build my study programme?

This is a year long course. You can opt for Business, Health and Social Care or Sport.

Will it suit me?

The Pre-Applied Pathway is a year long study programme that if successfully completed can offer you can access to further study at Level 3 or provide a route to employment.

All our Applied courses lead to a BTEC qualification, awarded by Pearson

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