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The Manchester College launches new industry-sponsored Architectural and Construction Engineering Scholarship

Chris continued: “A range of co-designed bespoke modules, such as Digital and BIM Modelling, Modern Methods of Construction, Pre Construction, Social Value and Sustainability, enhance the Level 3 BTEC Extended National Diploma and really bring the scholarship to life.” Successful applicants will receive a £300 bursary each year and a free tablet console to support and develop independent learning.

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Students Help to Build Openshaw Campus on Placement Scheme

Forming part of the College’s blueprint for the new T Level qualification, students studying on the Architectural & Construction Engineering (ACE) Scholarship programme are spending two days each week on Caddick’s live Openshaw campus construction site as part of their two-year studies. On completion, the students will gain a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and Built Environment, an industry and university-recognised qualification equivalent to three A Levels. They will also benefit from a range of bespoke, co-developed modules to help fill industry skills gaps identified by an employer consortium working with the College.

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Tutor Case Study: Stuart Nickson

Name: Stuart Nickson Role: Teaching and Coaching within Sport and Public Services subject areas Qualification: BTEC Sport Science Level 3 Extended Diploma What was life like before becoming a tutor at The Manchester College? "I have previously held the position of College Academy Manager of the TMC Category 1 team, which is part of The British College Schools League.

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Brooke is back!

How important has gaining your Performing Arts qualification been to your career? I have a National BTEC Diploma from The Manchester College, and I was studying while filming on ‘Coronation Street’. It’s important to gain a qualification but to also get life skills from going to college.  

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Creative Arts in FE 2024 to feature two pieces of work from The Manchester College students

Alex Clark, Casper Edwards, Claire Owens, Lily Curbishley, Phoebe Schweig, Roxane Mole and Vicky Taylor, who are all studying the Motion Design and Animation in partnership with Flow Creative course at the College, teamed up with fellow student Famya Faraz, who is studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma in English, Writing and Media , to create Left Behind , an illustration that provides an insight into some of the things that are most treasured by young people.

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Digital Marketing Agency makes getting into industry easy as pie!

Umar and his team at Pie Analysis already host a work placement with one of the Colleges Level 3, Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology students, Ali Afsham, who is working on a web development brief for Umar’s current clients.

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College students make a statement with ‘This City is Ours’ project

“Unified in its intention to be inclusive of all, The Manchester College’s and The Manchester Art gallery’s Future Creatives project enables the quietest of voices to be heard.” Kitty Coles-Schottlander, studying Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, said: “This course is super valuable to me, as is this opportunity with the Future Creatives project. It’s been a really good experience and it is just enjoyable to work with such reputable artists, creating such high-quality Art and to be a part of a close-knit community.”

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Marcia’s lockdown snap wins prestigious competition

Marcia’s lockdown snap wins prestigious competition - College student Marcia Harding to star in a Sky Arts documentary after photography competition win. UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design student Marcia Harding is set to appear in a Sky Arts documentary after winning the prestigious Rankin’s 2020 award.

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An Essential Guide to Childcare Courses

Our focus on practical learning and commitment to your development (both academic and personal) makes studying with us the best way to start your learning journey, preparing you to enter a real-life childcare environment with transferable expertise and experience. With courses and diplomas ranging from Level 1 to Level 5 , we cater to students of all qualification levels and career ambitions. Discover the boundless potential of a Childhood Studies qualification in our Industry Excellence Academy - explore our courses to learn more.   

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Age 19+

The Advanced Learner Loan is available for those over 19 years old, studying a Level 3 or Level 4 course in further education and training. This includes Access to Higher Education (HE) diplomas, and some other certificates and diplomas. You’ll need to have been resident in the UK for the last three years to be eligible. You can also apply if you are a member of the UK armed forces serving outside of England studying distance learning.

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Career Guidance: How to Become a Counsellor

Educational requirements for counselling To start your journey as a counsellor, you'll need to obtain the appropriate qualifications. The educational requirements typically include a diploma or degree in counselling. TMC offers a range of courses, including: Therapeutic Counselling Counselling Concepts Counselling Skills These courses provide a solid foundation in counselling theory and practice.

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Degree Courses

After completing a HNC, you could convert your qualification to a HND with further study. A Higher National Diploma is the next level up, with more units to study and typically taking two years to complete on a full-time basis. With a HNC or HND, you could enter the second or third year of a bachelor’s degree and ‘top up’ your qualification.

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