Here at York College we offer a variety of different course types. With around 40 A Levels, 80 Vocational and T level courses and over 30 Apprenticeships - we have something to suit everyone.
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Are you thinking about your next steps after Year 11?
Which course type to choose?
A Levels are studied over two years and are mainly assessed via exams at the end of those two years. These can be studied in practically any combination.
T Levels are vocational qualifications, equivalent to A Levels, that combine academic classroom study with a significant work placement of around 3 months.
Vocational courses tend to be more practical and hands-on, and are assessed via practical observations/examinations, coursework, projects etc. Some courses include work experience.
Apprenticeships combine workplace learning in paid employment and learning in the College environment, and can be assessed in a variety of ways including practical observations, building a portfolio, online tests etc.
We know you’ll have lots of questions about what it’s like to study with us at College, such as what else is on offer alongside your courses? Where do our students progress to? As well as how and when to apply, and what support is on offer during your time at College.
Take a look at the information on the pages below to find out more, check out our FAQs section.
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Do you have a career in mind but not sure which subjects to study to reach that career? Take a look at our careers mapping technology, where you can explore salary, predicted employment and other detailed Labour Market Information. All careers have been linked to our own course offer, to help support you in making an informed choice about your next steps.
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What our students say
I chose these A Levels as I wanted to explore some new subjects which I hadn't studied previously. York College & University Centre offered a wide variety of different subjects, as well as a good balance of independence and support, so I knew it was the right environment for me.
