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Further Education Courses

Overview

We run a huge variety of further education courses, the majority of which run on weekdays in the daytime. Our courses are offered at all levels across a wide range of areas such as: business, construction, sport, art and design, engineering, health and social care, childcare and more. We also offer a huge range of apprenticeships within these areas if you want to earn while you learn.

Who are Leicester College’s further education courses for?

Further education courses are suitable for both school leavers and people who want to return to learning. They are taught across three campuses in industry standard facilities to allow our learners to gain experience with equipment and environment that are found in the workplace.

If you are aged 16 to 18 when you start your course with us and you don’t have English and/or maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) or equivalent, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme.

Further education courses can also be for people who are looking to start a new career: you can study with no matter your age

Further Information

Studying a full time course here offers a lot of progression options for example if you are studying a lower level course you can progress up through the courses and in some circumstances you can achieve a degree.

Here at Leicester College we’re proud of our partnership with De Montfort University (DMU). Studying on a course at Leicester College awarded by DMU is a stepping stone towards a successful career for many of our learners.

We also have a brilliant career team who help people progress onto Higher education and get into jobs after finishing there course at Leicester College.

English Language Online GCSE level 2 – C6663

Course Code: C6663

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 01 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
  • map Campus DISTANCE

If you're looking to improve on your grade or take an English GCSE for the first time, this distance learning course will help you towards your goals with added flexibility. Come into your exam fully prepared, as well as building your written and spoken English skills for progression in further education and employment.

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Hairdressing Technical Certificate level 2 – C5379

Course Code: C5379

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 04 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Freemen's Park Campus

Start your journey on a career in hairdressing with this hands-on course, designed to give you the core technical and theoretical skills to pursue a junior role in the industry or to progress onto higher level qualifications in hairdressing.

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Music Performance BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3 – C7986

Course Code: C7986

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 04 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Are you the modern musician, this course will help you get the skills, and knowledge you need to pursue a career in the music industry in a variety of roles. You will get the opportunity to do band rehearsal, performances, and instrumental skills development.

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Music Technology BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3 – C7988

Course Code: C7988

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 04 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

This course is designed to give you, the modern music producer, the skills, and knowledge you need to pursue a career in the music industry in a variety of roles. You will get to improve your music production skills development and the music industry and more.

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Applied Science (Biomedical) BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3 – C6321

Course Code: C6321

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Do you want to be a paramedic, laboratory researcher or midwife? Whatever you choose, widen your knowledge and expand your career aspirations by studying our science course. Covering all the essential elements of sciences disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics, you will balance between practical investigations in the laboratory and research-based coursework within the course modules.

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Art and Design BTEC Diploma level 1 – C5782

Course Code: C5782

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

With access to materials, media, and expert teaching our level one Art and Design course will give you the opportunity to learn the basics before progressing with your education. Our well-rounded course will develop your skills in art and design by teaching you the tools to use your creativity to its full potential.

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Art and Design Practice (Fashion) BTEC National Diploma level 3 – C1275

Course Code: C1275

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course is aimed at people wishing to further their education within the area of fashion and textiles. You will develop skills in a wide range of areas including drawing development, computer aided design (CAD), pattern cutting and garment manufacture, and fashion design and illustration. You will learn how to design and construct garments and accessories to industrial standards and you will be taught how to use industrial machinery safely.

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Art and Design Practice (Graphic Design) BTEC National Diploma level 3 – C1267

Course Code: C1267

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

The course is predominantly a graphic design course with elements of interactive media covering the following subjects: ideas and concepts; drawing; design method; contextual studies; photography; screen printing; computers in art and design; and web design. The course covers the design process, and you will also be training on a range of the latest industry software including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

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Art and Design Practice (Photography) BTEC National Diploma level 3 – C1268

Course Code: C1268

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Full Time
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course is ideal for complete beginners/anyone who is passionate about taking photographs using traditional and digital technology. If you are studying an art or photography GCSE, this is the natural progression to go into a full-time photography level 3 course and progress to university and/or work in the photography industry.

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