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T Levels

T Levels last for two years including the industry placement of 45 days.  Can I use T Levels on UCAS? T Level grades are worth UCAS points in the same way as A Levels or BTECs. A Distinction* at T Level is worth 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 x A* at A Level) Do you get paid for T Levels?

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Labour Market Information (LMI)

Alternatively, you can find copies of the cards on Moodle and the college website. Follow this blog and we’ll look at different aspects of LMI each time. Or follow the  Careers & Welfare team  on Twitter  @CareersTMC  

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‘Try, try, try’ – student’s gold medal joy at World Skills UK

‘Try, try, try’ – student’s gold medal joy at World Skills UK - Kirsty Hughes, 26, a student at The Manchester College, has won the Gold Medal for Nail Enhancements in this year’s World Skills UK national finals.

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T Levels: Your progression options

Higher Education T Levels are equivalent to 3 A Levels when fully completed and so will generate UCAS tariff points. This table demonstrates how T Level grading compares to A Levels and how the UCAS tariff points match up. UCAS Tariff points T Level overallgrade A Level 168 Distinction* (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism AAA* 144 Distinction AAA 120 Merit BBB 96 Pass (C or above on the core) CCC 72 Pass (D or E on the core) DDD   Universities have been getting used to the new T Level qualification and you can find a list of universities who have stated they will accept this qualification for entry onto at least one programme . 

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LMI Resources: Where to find the information

They are linked to different industries and give you information on the job types within that industry, average earnings, annual job openings and predicted growth or decline for that occupation. You can use these as a quick go to guide and a starting point for your research. Careers Websites  Start – www.startprofile.com   The college uses an online careers site and the Careers & Welfare team will be delivering tutorials to current students and showing them how to use it.

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Degree Courses

In addition, all universities will have different financial support available. You will need to check the university website for details and how to apply. This extra help doesn’t usually have to be paid back. Click here for the UCAS application dates and deadlines for 2026 entry.

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Creative students gain exposure in London exhibition.

He says: “I wanted to do a genre subverting superhero story and completely subvert it, to the point where the superhero doesn’t even exist.” Will explored the notion of a child’s imagination, pretending to be a superhero. He consciously challenged gender norms by making the lead character female and the parents same sex and interracial, as he felt this was under-represented in the genre.

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16-18 Jan Starts (Campaign Page)

The dates for January 2026 enrolment are: Openshaw campus, 10am - 1pm Wednesday 14 January 2026 Wednesday 21 January 2026 Wednesday 28 January 2026 Wednesday 4 February 2026   All other campuses, 10am - 1pm Monday 12 January 2026 Monday 19 January 2026 Monday 26 January 2026 Monday 2 February 2026 *Last appointment for any walk in enrolments is 1 hour before enrolment closes each day.

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Not going to uni? What are the alternatives?

Total People  are an apprenticeship provider that The Manchester College works closely with, and they offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities. Some additional good starting points are the Find an Apprenticeship  and Amazing Apprenticeships  websites.  Sponsored Degrees Sponsored degrees generally combine full-time study, paid work experience and reduced tuition fees.

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To degree, or not to degree? That is the question

So, it’s important to research your preferred career to see if a degree level qualification is a requirement. Here are some useful websites to help you: Start, National Careers Service and Prospects . There are more websites available for your research, including industry-specific ones, so it’s wise to explore those as well.

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How to use Labour Market Information (LMI) to make career decisions

These cards will give you examples of types of jobs and average earnings. They are a good starting point to do some quick comparisons, but it’s essential you continue with your own research… after all, the labour market changes daily.

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Safely returning to campus - adult students

You can find all the details of the support available to you on our website . We understand that everyone is now eager to get back to some sense of normality, but we know you will understand why we are continuing to take a measured approach.

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