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BE EMPOWERED
CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROUTE FOR YOU
VOCATIONAL
At Bury College, there are many options
available to you. Depending on your talents,
career ambitions and qualifications, you can
choose to study ONE of FOUR pathways suited
to your individual needs. All our students receive
career guidance and advice on their next steps.
A LEVELS
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• Study ONE vocational subject
• One or two-year course depending on level
and qualification
• Available from Entry Level, up to Level 3
• Assessment is predominantly practical and
coursework-based
• University visits and work placement
opportunities
• Group and one-to-one tutorials
• General GCSE entry requirements*:
- for Level 3 courses, five at 4 or above (must
include 8 grade points from English
Language and Maths combined)
- for other levels: these vary, please see our
website for full details
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• Study THREE A Level subjects (the opportunity
to study four subjects is considered on an
individual basis)
• May include one Applied A Level subject
(including V Levels, due to be available from
September 2027)
• Two-year course
• Assessment is predominantly exam-based
• Group and one-to-one tutorials
• Enrichment programme
• University visits and work placement
opportunities
• General GCSE entry requirements*: a minimum
of three grade 4s and three grade 5s (must
include English Language and Maths)
T LEVELS
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APPRENTICESHIPS
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Study ONE subject
Work a full-time job, whilst gaining a qualification
Earn a salary
Spend a minimum of six hours per week taking
part in “off-the-job” training to complete your
studies
• Gain practical work-based experience
• General GCSE entry requirements*: dependent
on subject area, specific grades may be applicable.
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• Study ONE T Level subject
• Two-year technical course
• A minimum 45-day (315 hour) industry
placement
• Assessment is a combination of exams,
practical skills tests, and employer set projects
• Group and one-to-one tutorials
• Enrichment programme
• University visits
• General GCSE entry requirements*: five at 4 or
above (must include English Language and Maths)
*Some courses will also ask for specific
grades in certain GCSE subjects. See our
website for full entry requirements.
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