JLC UK Prospectus

COURSES GUIDE

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VISIT USJohn Leggott College Open Events

Wednesday, October 9th 2013 - 5pm-9pm

Saturday, November 30th 2013 - 10am-2pm

Thursday, February 6th 2014 - 5pm-8pm

If you’re interested in starting college next

September, but you’re not sure what subjects

you want to study then come along to one

of our Open Events. You will be able to see

our fantastic facilities, talk to our tutors and

students and find out more about our wide

range of courses!

These events are among the biggest in the

college calendar - all areas of the college

are opened up so you can have a look at your

own pace and discover more about what to

expect when you become a JLC student.

Keep checking back to our website to find out

more about these events: www.leggott.ac.uk

John Leggott College, West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1DS

Call 01724 282998

Email [email protected]

Facebook.com/JohnLeggottColl

Twitter.com/JohnLeggottColl

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SCAN HERE for a preview and to find out what our STUDENTS have to say about John Leggott College!

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LET US INSPIRE YOUYou will be amazed by the variety of courses available to you at John Leggott College and we are confident that you will find a combination of courses to suit you. We’ll work with you to put together your very own unique package of courses and support you every step of the way to make sure that the combination you choose will ensure you have the very best chances of success.

With fantastic facilities, friendly tutors and excellent results

we aim to give you the very best post-16 learning experience.

Whatever your ambitions and whatever your qualifications

we are here to ensure that your time at college will give you

the very best chance of achieving your dreams. You’ll also have

the opportunity to take part in a large number of enrichment

activities and short courses, so that you’re one step ahead of

the competition.

In 2013 there was a pass rate of 99% for A Levels,

with 50% of grades at A* to B, and a 100% pass rate

for BTEC courses.

We welcome students from a range of cultures and

backgrounds and with over 2,000 students (including 125

international students) currently studying at the college

there is a friendly and vibrant atmosphere.

We hope you will come along to one of our Open Events

to find out more!

THINK YOU’RE NOT GOING TO GET THE GRADES YOU NEED TO GET INTO JOHN LEGGOTT COLLEGE? THINK AGAIN - WE’VE GOT COURSES FOR YOU WHATEVER YOUR GCSE RESULTS.

WANT TO STUDY BTEC COURSES? THERE’S MANY AVAILABLE AT JOHN LEGGOTT COLLEGE.

WANT TO GO TO A TOP UNI? GET A HEAD START WITH OUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH FLYERS AND TOP HE APPLICATIONS TEAM.

WANT TO GET A JOB? BE SURE TO STUDY ONE OF THE WORK-RELATED COURSES IN YOUR PROGRAMME AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SUPPORT, INCLUDING CV WORKSHOPS AND MOCK INTERVIEWS.

With rising competition for university and employment places,

it’s never been more important than it is today for students to

succeed in post-16 education.

With specialist post-16 teachers and a supportive environment

that focuses exclusively on the 16 to 18 age group, we think

we’re pretty remarkable.


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ALOur commitment to our students extends well beyond the

classroom and is tailored around each person; whether that

means extra academic coaching, specialist careers advice or

opportunities to take part in some unique (some say legendary!)

clubs and societies. It all adds up to a great leap forward from

school, into a college that will take you to new heights.

I look forward to meeting you here in 2014.

A MESSAGE FROM DAVID VASSE Principal at John Leggott College

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE JLC YOUR NUMBER 1 CHOICE…

EXPERIENCE - We have over 40 years’

experience specialising in Sixth Form

education and are dedicated to providing

an excellent academic and social experience!

VALUE ADDED - The added value measures

are at an all-time high which means we are in

the top 25% of institutions across the country!

(This means students are exceeding their

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TOP RESULTS - We have consistently

good results, with the pass rate for

A Levels being over 97% every year and

BTEC courses having a 100% success rate.

EMPLOYER LINKS - We have employer links

across all our courses to provide students

with work placement opportunities,

business mentoring and guest lectures so

they know what to do to be competitive

in the workplace.

COURSES - We have more than 50 courses

for you to choose from including a wide

range of A Levels and BTECs.

ENRICHMENT - There are more than

40 additional activities and short

courses for you to take part in to help

boost your CV or UCAS application!

PROGRESSION - Every year hundreds

of students are accepted on to highly

competitive courses at top universities

across the country. Whatever you want

to do after college, you will have access to

loads of support to make sure you get there!

FACILITIES - We are committed to making

sure we continually expand and improve

the learning facilities and resources at

JLC. In the last two years we have opened

a brand new Performing Arts Centre, The

Portal for IT-based study and a purpose

built ARC (Academic Resource Centre).

SUPPORT - We have a large support

network that you can take advantage

of during your time at JLC, including

the mentors, college counsellors and

student services team. You will have

plenty of people on hand to help you

in any situation.

TRANSPORT - We have buses bringing

students in to college from all across

the region including North Lincolnshire,

Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and the

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FANTASTIC FACILITIES

THE CAFETERIA AND STARBUCKS BAR

Snacks, drinks and meals can be bought

at discounted prices all day in our cafeteria

and Starbucks bar.

THE MARGARET MASON CENTRE

With a lively and sociable

atmosphere the ‘Maggie May,’

is a great place to catch up with

friends and enjoy a light lunch.

With a number of computers

for you to use it is also the ideal

place if you want to check your

emails or have a quick browse

on Facebook.

We have a 10 year property plan that means we will be continually investing in expanding and improving the college facilities to make sure you have the very best learning environment!

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THE LIBRARY - If you are approaching a

deadline or have exams looming we have

an extensive library which has recently been

extended to offer even more private learning

space. Here, you will be able to get your hands

on hundreds of books, electronic resources,

CDs and DVDs.

THE ARC (Academic Resource Centre)

Our new Study Zone is a key facility within

the college for students that want to work

independently. It is open plan; Wi-Fi enabled

and set up perfectly for either private study

or collaborative group work. The mentoring

team will always be on hand to support

you whenever you need help with your

academic work.

THE PORTAL - If you need to crack

on with coursework or do some extra

research you can use our open access

IT centre. There are fixed computers

available on a drop in basis, a netbook

loan service and plenty of space for

you to use your own devices.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE AND

DANCE STUDIO - The Performing

Arts Centre comprises of a 140 seat

performance auditorium with a sprung

floor, large rehearsal rooms with

semi-sprung floors, a state of the art

sound and lighting booth and brand

new music recording booths. We also

have a fully air conditioned dance

studio complete with specialised

dance flooring, wall mirrors, a ballet

barre and changing facilities.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AND

DARK ROOMS - The recently refurbished

photography department is complete with

two fully equipped dark rooms, a state of

the art studio as well as dedicated teaching

spaces full of all the latest technology!

STATE OF THE ART SCIENCE LABS

The fully equipped science labs are all

complete with fume cupboards and the

support of dedicated technicians. The labs

are divided into wet and dry areas, so that

practical work stays away from paperwork!

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MEDIA SUITE - The media suite is packed

full of Apple Mac computers and PCs and it

has its very own photography studio. There

is also a wealth of equipment that you

can use including: industry standard video

cameras, graphics tablets, digital cameras,

flip cameras, iPads and hard drives.

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SCAN HERE for more detailed information about John Leggott College BURSARIES!


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STUDENT SUPPORT

WELLBEINGAt JLC there are always people available to help you - no matter what the problem! You can make appointments to see the Health Officer, College Counsellors and the Safeguarding & Welfare Officer at any time.

SAFEGUARDINGWe are committed to ensuring all of our students are safe and happy during their time at college. Our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, Amanda Tasker, is always available to discuss any issues you may have.

FINANCEWe aim to ensure that financial issues don’t stop anybody from studying at John Leggott College and we don’t charge tuition fees to anybody aged 16-18 who has been a UK resident for at least three years.

There is a guaranteed bursary for students receiving certain benefits and a discretionary bursary, which you can apply for if you come from a lower income family.

Each application for financial assistance will be treated with the strictest confidence. To find out if you are eligible for any of the support available please contact Student Services.

Tel: 01724 407042 Email: [email protected]

DESTINATIONSDuring your time at college you will be encouraged to explore the many destinations options available to you on completion of your studies. We have loads of resources and information to help you and you will have access to our destinations team to advise you.

There will be opportunities both through your chosen subjects and with careers advisors to learn first-hand about universities, volunteering, and work placements and how they can help you find your ideal vocation.

MENTORSEach student will be allocated a mentor. These mentors work with students to ensure they make use of all the opportunities available to them to establish themselves as an effective learner. They will ensure our students find the appropriate advice on any aspect of life at college which affects their progress and will help them set and meet personal targets.

STUDY SUPPORTMentors offer help and support if students are experiencing difficulties organising work, meeting deadlines or need help with revision.

LEARNING SUPPORTThe Learning Support Team can offer specialised one-to-one and in-class support for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.

PROGRESSION SUPPORTWhen it is time for students to think about progressing on from college, our application mentors can help students with UCAS (University applications) and apprenticeship applications. We have specialists in particular areas, such as medicine, so students will always receive the best and most up-to-date advice, to help them produce a successful application.

If you have any learning, mental or physical disabilities we have a team of people who can offer you specialist support.

Please tell us about any issues on your application form and we will discuss these with you at your interview to ensure we will be doing all we can to help you when you start your courses.

ENRICHMENTWhether you’re thinking of going to university

after college or you want to go straight into

full time employment, we recognise the

importance of making yourself stand out

from the crowd.

That’s why we have a wide range of exciting

enrichment activities for you to take part in.

You never know you might uncover a hidden

talent or develop a skill that could change

your life!

You will be able to choose from a

huge selection of activities including:

Sports Teams

Duke of Edinburgh Award

First Aid

Wind Band

Student Ambassadors

Events Volunteering

TRIPS AND VISITSBeing a college student doesn’t mean

you will be in lessons all the time.

In fact, most courses arrange exciting

away days, trips and visits within the

UK and abroad.

There are opportunities to get involved

in some amazing activities including

Project Tanzania and World Challenge.

If you come to JLC you could find

yourself jetting off to some really

breath-taking parts of the world!

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SCAN HERE for more about the latest ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES at John Leggott College

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR STUDENT UNION…As members of the Student Union, we are

here to ensure that your time at JLC will

be memorable, enjoyable and productive.

We put on loads of events throughout the

year and encourage students to become

an active member of the JLC community -

we’re pretty sure that within a week of

starting college you will feel right at home!

No matter what’s happening at college, we

always have an open door policy and look

forward to hearing your views. We represent

the whole student body and will always

make sure that the student voice is heard.

Finally, we aim to create opportunities for

you during your time at college that will

help enhance your CV and make sure you

stand out from the crowd.

We hope you decide to choose John Leggott

College as it will probably be the best

decision you ever make!

See you soon.

The Student Union


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FIRST CLASS

FOODSnacks, drinks and meals can be bought

at discounted prices from our new-look

cafeteria or Starbucks Bar.

Jade Harrison is the liaison guide for Axholme Academy, Baysgarth School, Hungerhill School, Outwood Academy Brumby, South Axholme Academy and St Lawrence Academy. You can email her: [email protected]

Vic Boreham is the liaison guide for Frederick Gough School, Holy Family School, Invenio Academy, Melior Community College, St Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, The Snaith School and Trent Valley Academy. You can email her: [email protected]

Jean Hogarth is the liaison guide for Huntcliff School and Winterton Community Academy. You can email her: [email protected]

The Schools Liaison Team will help you choose a course combination that will work well for you. They are available throughout the year to give you up-to-date information about courses, college activities and student support.

So, if you have any queries give us a call on 01724 407016, email us at [email protected] or come and see us at the Open Evenings.

If you attend one of our associated schools you will be allocated a specific liaison guide who will work with you at school to make sure you know exactly what courses to apply for.

Here at John Leggott College, you are able to choose from a wide range of courses at three different levels. You can mix and match your subjects choosing from AS/A Levels, BTECs and GCSEs, to create a programme that will offer you the best chances of future success.

SCHOOLS LIAISON TEAM… Here to guide you through the application process


Jade Vic Jean


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HOW TO APPLY

JULY 2014 - DISCOVERY DAYIf you have been offered a place at college you will be invited to spend a couple of days with us to help prepare you for enrolment and give you a taste of college life.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2014 - ENROLMENTYou will be invited to sign up for courses you hold an offer for.

There are a number of ways you can apply:

• Apply online or download an application form at www.leggott.ac.uk

• Apply via your local authority’s application website

• Request a paper application form from us by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01724 407016

• Ask us for an appointment to fill in your application form with you - email [email protected] or telephone 01724 407016

We have people applying to John Leggott College from across North Lincolnshire and further afield including East Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We offer places to as many students as possible but make sure you apply early to ensure you get a place on your preferred course!

The application year will follow this timetable:

OCTOBER 2013 - APPLICATIONS OPEN

NOVEMBER 2013 ONWARDS - YOUR INTERVIEWHeld in your school during the day or at John Leggott College in the evening, this isn’t a scary interview - more of a chat with a college representative about your course choices, after which you will usually receive an offer of a place at college.

2000SIXTH FORM STUDENTS ON FULL-TIME COURSESWe have a thriving community of

over 2,000 students, including 125

international students. this means every

student has the opportunity to meet

new friends from a range of backgrounds,

further enhancing their experience.

SCAN HERE to download a copy of the John leggott College APPLICATION FORM!


THE SIX PATHWAYS

Choosing the right combination of courses is very important and we’re often asked which courses work well together. So, we’ve developed six pathways which show the courses that work well in combination based upon your career or higher education aspirations and key areas of interest.

We have used coloured symbols to indicate which pathways the courses fit into. Some courses belong to more than one pathway because they work well with a wide variety of subjects.

Of course, you should always choose the best course combination for you… so don’t worry if your application doesn’t fit neatly into one pathway! We will help you to make sure you choose the best course combination to suit you and your future.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

WHAT IS YOUR CHOSEN CAREER?


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THE SIX PATHWAYS

BELIEVE BUSINESS - IMAGINE ITFancy yourself as the next big business brain or IT tycoon? If you can keep a cool head in the busy world of business you will be a valuable asset to any organisation and could be anything from an administrator to a managing director. A huge range of jobs are available in every industry you can think of.

If you’re going to university you could study a wide variety of courses including; Public Relations & Marketing, Software Engineering and Business Management.

UNLEASH THE ARTIST - MOVE INTO MEDIAAre you an ideas person with an eye for a shot, shape and colour? If you can impress with your creative flair and enjoy undertaking practical work which demonstrates your skills to a wider audience you could be in demand by crafts organisations, design companies, publishing houses and broadcasting businesses.

If you’re going to university you could study a wide variety of courses including: Graphic Design, Fine Art and Animation & Creative Technology.

CONFIDENCE TO CREATE AND PERFORMAre you at home on the stage and enjoy entertaining an audience? You could consider becoming an actor, musician, singer or dancer or take a performing arts role out of the spotlight production. You must be prepared to show passion for performance but work in this career area could see you travelling the world to showcase your skills.

If you’re going to university you could study a wide variety of courses including: Performing Arts, Theatre Studies, Dance and Music Technology.

LIVE SPORT, LOVE TRAVELLike active sport participation or ensuring travel opportunities for all? You may have the talent to become a professional sportsperson or your ambition may be to encourage others to see the world and explore active lifestyles with organisations such as travel agents, airports and airlines. Good business skills will help in all these industries and add to your skill set.

If you’re going to university you could study a wide variety of courses including: Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Tourism and Hospitality Management.

THINK SCIENCE - TALK TECHNOLOGYEnjoy research and experimentation to discover new things and solve problems? Then you may enjoy a career in science, technology, engineering or maths. You could be based in a laboratory, on fieldwork or you could use skills to work in education, finance or the widest variety of other professions.

If you’re going to university you could study a wide variety of courses including: Medicine, Marine Science and Engineering.

EXPLORE THE HUMAN DIMENSIONDo you aspire to work with people? This pathway includes the biggest variety of career opportunities and could include work within the legal industries, health and social care sector, social sciences or political arena (to name a few!).

If you’re going to university you could study a wide variety of courses including: Law, Criminology and Applied Psychology.


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PUTTING YOUR PROGRAMME TOGETHER

We encourage most students to choose their courses from one pathway. In some cases, we may recommend mixing your course choices across two different levels of study but this will depend on your GCSE results and future ambitions.

Feel free to apply for the courses that you think will suit you best and then we can work with you to make sure your programme of study will ensure you have the highest chances of success.

The table opposite shows the typical programmes of study, based on GCSE results.

Level 3 courses include AS/A Levels and Level 3 BTECs.

Level 2 courses are mainly BTEC courses, with some GCSEs available.

YOUR GCSE GRADES PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

BBBBB or higher from at least 5 subjectswith grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English

Level 3 - equivalent of 4 courses in a suitable pathway

BBBCC from at least five subjectswith grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English

Level 3 - equivalent of 3 or 4 courses in a suitable pathway

BBCCC from at least 5 subjects preferably with grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English

Level 3 - equivalent of 3 courses with possibility of additional Level 2 course in a suitable pathway. (BTEC work skills available)

At least 5 Cs in 5 subjects with grade C or above in GCSE Maths or English

Level 3 - BTEC Diploma and re-sit GCSE English/Maths or 1 AS Level from a ‘pool’ of subjects in a suitable pathway. (BTEC work skills available)

Less than 5 Cs in 5 separate subjects* Level 2 - One year programme in a suitable pathway and BTEC Work Skills

*Individual courses may have additional entry requirements

FREE WIFIAccess the College network and the internet

for free using your own mobile devices from

anywhere on the college campus.

OPEN UNIVERSITY SHORT COURSESIf you want to improve your application to a top university, you could do a short course through the Open University. With loads of different courses and modules to choose from you are sure to find a course to suit you.

UNIVERSITY TRIPS AND VISITSThroughout the year there are a number of trips and visits to universities across the country. If you get the chance to attend it can really help you decide where you want to study.

GUEST SPEAKERSLoads of our alumni come back to share their experiences with students. Recently Gary Turner came back to the college to talk to physics students about his journey from studying at JLC to now working for NASA in the USA.

SPECIALIST CONFERENCESThere are a number of conferences throughout the year that you could attend if you aspire to be a lawyer, doctor, vet, dentist or other health professional.

STRETCH AND CHALLENGE FOR HIGH FLYERSWe have extensive links with universities including Oxford and Cambridge, and each year a number of our students are accepted on to highly competitive courses.

We want you to be ambitious and aspire to secure a place at a top university, so you will have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities during your time at JLC that will help enhance your application. Below are just a few examples of things you can get involved in:

STEM OLYMPIADSYou will have the chance to be part of a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths Olympiad team and take part in national competitions. The Olympiad teams are renowned for being successful and JLC students are awarded medals most years!

UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOLSThere will be the opportunity to apply for specialist summer schools including the UNIQ summer school for arts and sciences at Oxford, the STEM summer school at Cambridge and HYMS summer school for prospective doctors.

VILLIERS PARK RESIDENTIAL MASTER CLASSESYou can apply for a place on residential master classes at Villiers Park in Cambridge. The courses are a week long and are designed to stretch, challenge and engage. They will also really enhance your university application!

HELPING STUDENTS STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION


Enhance your application by picking up extra qualifications including AS Extended Project or AS Critical Thinking.


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EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT FOR ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS

EMPLOYER LINKED COMMISSIONS, COMPETITIONS OR PROJECTSYour coursework could be based on a real-life situation or involve completing a project where the end product will be used by a local organisation.

GUEST LECTURESRepresentatives from local organisations come into college frequently to speak to students about their industry and employment opportunities within it.

CV WORKSHOPSFind out the best way to sell yourself on paper and what you should include from people who are used to hiring members of staff.

MOCK INTERVIEWSPractice makes perfect and you can take advantage of mock interview opportunities with local employers before you have to do it for real.

BUSINESS MENTORSIf you are interested in working within a specific industry and want some insight into how to progress to your career, JLC could pair you with a mentor from a local company - they will meet with you once a month and possibly also support site visits, suggest work placement opportunities or just provide advice by email.

A new vision has been laid out at John Leggott College, one where the college and local businesses work together to help each other and hundreds of the region’s young people.

The College is actively forming new partnerships between the region’s employers and young people and innovative programmes are being developed.

We want you to have knowledge of what employers are looking for and for you to gain successful employment with top organisations in the future, so you will be able to complete work with some of our biggest and most successful local employers during your time at JLC.

This will help you to stand out from the competition in the competitive job market. Below are just a few examples of things you can get involved in:

WORK PLACEMENTSOn some courses, work placements are compulsory during the teaching time; if this is not the case on your courses then you could still arrange a placement directly with the JLC work placement team.

You can also study BTEC Work Skills at Level 2 or 3 - see our website for more details.

HBP Systems Ltd


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SCAN HERE to find out what our BUSINESS STUDIES STUDENTS have to say!

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.LEGGOTT.AC.UK

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BUSINESS STUDIES AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn how to plan and finance a new business as well as considering business operations including marketing, human resources, finance and competitiveness. Study in the second year will focus on measuring effectiveness and assessing strategies for success as well as the business environment and managing change.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment or move into Higher Education to pursue a career in business areas including finance, management and marketing.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English and maths at grade C or above is preferred, but you do not have to have studied business at GCSE.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% exams.

ENRICHMENTYou can take part in enrichment activities including Young Enterprise and Student Investor.

BUSINESS BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1/2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will explore the different types of businesses that operate, the resources they use and how they recruit people as well as their marketing strategies, promotional activities and internal and external communications.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment or move into Higher Education to pursue a career in business areas including finance, management and marketing.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFive GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably including English and/or maths.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% coursework.

ENRICHMENTYou can take part in enrichment activities including Young Enterprise.

BUSINESS BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA1 year course Equivalent to 4 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will explore the different types of businesses, who owns them and what they do. You will also study how companies are organised into functional areas including finance and customer relations to achieve their objectives.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into business employment or progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly grades C and D at GCSE.


ENRICHMENTYou can take part in enrichment activities including Young Enterprise or Student Investor.

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ECONOMICS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study the national, international and global economy while considering issues such as monopoly power, pollution, the role of the NHS and education.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Most students studying economics use it as a base into Higher Education and careers in finance, local and central government, business, science, education and the media.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA portfolio of GCSEs at grade B and C or higher.


ENRICHMENTYou could become a member of the Economics Society, the Debating Society, enter the Bank of England Target 2.0 economics competition or consider the Young Enterprise enrichment activity.

CUSTOMER SERVICE BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD 1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop your understanding of customer service in a wide range of industries, learn how to deliver effective customer service and create a plan in which you will develop your own skills.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment in a variety of industries or progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly grades C and D at GCSE and/or some passes in Level 2 vocational courses.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% coursework and some online multiple choice tests.



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PERSONAL FINANCE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Learn about all the potential personal finance situations you could encounter and discover advice and techniques for managing your own money and personal finance.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment or progress to Level 3 learning, where we offer a similar course - Certificate in Financial Studies

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly grades C and D at GCSE and/or some passes in Level 2 vocational learning. It would be beneficial to have an interest in personal finance.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% multiple choice tests.

ENRICHMENTYou may like to take part in many of the enrichment activities around the College, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid, Sign Language and Pre-Driving.

FINANCIAL STUDIES LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE1 year course Equivalent to 1 AS Level

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Learn about what money is and the range of financial products available as well as finding out how to budget and the risks involved in borrowing money.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will gain practical skills in areas including emailing, word processing and presentation that will benefit you throughout college, university and in the workplace.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis course is aimed at students entering their second year at college, studying business studies or economics.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?65% exams on a pre-released case study. 35% multiple choice questions.



APPLIED ICT AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study digital applications in the information age and the digital economy and use programmes such as Dreamweaver to present your work as an electronic book. You will also consider how companies manage e-commerce websites and how ICT can support better decision making.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have a good understanding of the employment of computer packages and the world wide web, which is valuable in all professions. However, after further study, many students move into careers such as systems design, software engineering, web design and consultancy.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English or Maths at grade C or above and GCSE Science at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A mixture of internally and externally assessed assignments.


RETAIL LEVEL 2 BTEC CERTIFICATE1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Be able to fully appreciate the importance of working with external and internal customers and the impact that legislation and regulation have on selling in a retail environment.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into retail employment or progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly grades C and D at GCSE.




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ENTERPRISE SKILLS BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Develop core enterprise skills and skills for employment by studying planning techniques and strategies for success.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into business employment, begin the self-employment journey or progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly grades C and D at GCSE and/or some passes in Level 2 vocational learning.




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COMPUTER SCIENCE BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1 A Level

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will programme in modern programming languages like Python and Java and develop web applications using ASP and PHP. You will also study communication skills, computer and network systems and website content management systems.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could progress to a computer science or a software design degree course or you could use your advanced ICT skills to seek employment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.


ENRICHMENTYou may like to take part in many of the enrichment activities around the College.

IT BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1/2/3 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will get lots of hands-on experience in using, designing and developing computer systems, software and websites. You will also study the hardware and software of computer systems, IT systems in business, website production and computer games design.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills to work within the IT sector or to further your study of IT within Higher Education.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English or Maths at grade C or above.




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COMPUTER SCIENCE AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about software, hardware and communication, system development, data and applications while developing your understanding of how computer science can help to solve problems.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could progress to a computer science or a software design degree course or you could use your advanced ICT skills to seek employment.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A mixture of written exams and projects.




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ICT BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA1 year course Equivalent to 4 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop your understanding of how to use ICT to present information and study different types of software and website development.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the IT skills and knowledge directly relevant to IT jobs or you could progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly GCSE grades C and D.




LEADERSHIP SKILLS BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Develop your leadership skills as well as practising them with others and consider communication skills in problem solving. You will study working in a team and assessing effectiveness.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment in numerous industries or progress to Level 3 learning.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% coursework and practical activities.


COMPUTING SCIENCE HND LEVEL 5Two year part-time course over one afternoon and evening per week

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study a range of units including computer systems, the Human Computer Interface (HCI) and multimedia design.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?The HND Computing Science can be topped up to a degree by gaining entry onto a university computer science course. The HND can also lead to a career in a wide range of IT professions such as programming, systems analysis, systems management and database development.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe course is only open to individuals aged 18 or over. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above and a minimum of 120 UCAS points from the following:• AS/A Levels with at least one subject at A Level• BTEC Level 3 qualifications in a relevant subject• AVCE in a relevant subject• Access to HE

For mature applicants some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/AVCE.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?Each module is assessed by a combination of coursework, in-class test and formal examinations.

IT USERS BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Learn skills and techniques for advanced use of email software, word processing tools and presentation programmes.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will gain practical skills in areas including emailing, word processing and presentation that will benefit you throughout college, university and in the workplace.




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SUCCESS STORY...Fashionable Agi sees his designs in Topman

Student: Agape Mdumulla School: The Snaith School

Clothing designs by former John Leggott

College student Agi Mdumulla have

become part of a new range at Topman.

As part of the duo Agi and Sam, Agi has

developed lines stocked by big names

including Liberty, Mr Porter, Harvey

Nichols and Machine A as well as brands

in Hong Kong and Los Angeles

Following his time at John Leggott

College, Agi studied Fashion Design at

Manchester School of Art before training

at a Soho based tailors and then spending

a year with Alexander McQueen working

alongside the menswear team.

While at JLC Agi studied AS Textiles as well

as A Level Maths, Physics and German.

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ART AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop your knowledge of creative ideas and practical techniques while studying the history of art and learning how to analyse and interpret images using specialist terms and vocabulary.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could gain entry onto our BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design, which leads onto degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects. If you study more than one art and design course at A Level you could move directly onto a visual arts degree course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Art at grade C or above or a good portfolio.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?60% practical coursework. 40% externally set assignment.

ENRICHMENTThere will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and you could enter work into exhibitions. In Year 2 you can join the Creative Arts Academy to build your portfolio and work towards an extra qualification - AS Extended Project.

ART AND DESIGN FOUNDATION COURSE BTEC LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA 1-year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will gain an insight into the specialist disciplines that exist in art and design. The programme is usually aimed at students who have completed a Level 3 qualification, who wish to define a subject specialism area of study and you will explore a range of areas (e.g. painting, drawing, life drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, graphic design and textiles) before deciding upon a pathway specialism.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?The BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design leads on to degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects. For example, fine art, fashion, design, commercial graphics and documentary photography.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should have achieved an A Level in an art and design subject and a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject and successfully complete a portfolio interview.


ENRICHMENTThere will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and extra support is available through revision and twilight sessions.

ART AND DESIGN BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study a wide variety of art disciplines including painting, drawing, life drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, graphic design and textiles while developing your practical skills.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could gain entry onto our BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design, which leads onto degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects. If you achieve top marks you could move directly onto a visual arts degree course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFive GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably including art, graphics and English. If you haven’t studied art or graphics you will need a good portfolio of work.


ENRICHMENTThere will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and extra support is available through revision and twilight sessions. In Year 2 you can join the Creative Arts Academy to build your portfolio and work towards an extra qualification - AS Extended Project.

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GRAPHICS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will be introduced to a wide range of materials through painting and drawing and specialist software including Illustrator and Photoshop. You will learn how to analyse and interpret images using specialist terms and vocabulary, work to design briefs and tight deadlines and create a journal about what you do and why.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could gain entry onto our BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design, which leads onto degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects. If you study more than one art and design course at A Level you could move directly onto a visual arts degree course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Art or Graphics at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?60% practical coursework. 40% externally set assignment.

ENRICHMENTThere will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events. Extra support is available through revision and twilight sessions.


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TEXTILES AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about a range of fabrics, how they are made and how to work with them as well as studying the influence of design on society, design movements and fashion. You will also design and make products which will form a portfolio.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?The textiles industry is diverse but you could move into employment or Higher Education in areas including fashion design, interior design, retail management, fashion marketing, buying and visual merchandising.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?50% written exam. 50% internal assessment.

ENRICHMENTIn Year 1 you may like to take part in many of the enrichment activities around the College and in Year 2 you can join the Creative Arts Academy to build your portfolio and work towards an extra qualification - AS Extended Project.

PHOTOGRAPHY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Work creatively with 35mm black and white film, digital capture and image editing/manipulation software. You will also learn how to analyse and interpret images using specialist terms and vocabulary and how to present your work professionally.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Potential career opportunities include commercial photography, photojournalism, portrait photography, film and television or teaching. You will build up a portfolio of mounted images during your course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English and/or art at grade C or above and some experience of photography.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?60% coursework. 40% externally set assignment.

ENRICHMENTThere will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and you may have the opportunity to enter your work into exhibitions. In Year 2 you can join the Creative Arts Academy to build your portfolio and work towards an extra qualification - AS Extended Project.

ART AND DESIGN (PHOTOGRAPHY) BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1 A Level

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop an understanding of the basic function of art and photography in society and work to professional briefs and your personal goals. Working in the darkroom and studying a variety of materials, techniques and processes are key elements of the course.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could gain entry onto a BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design, which leads onto degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects. If you achieve top marks you could move directly onto a visual arts degree course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAt least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English. Some experience of photography would be an advantage.


ENRICHMENTThere will be opportunities to visit art galleries and other cultural events and you may have the opportunity to enter your work into exhibitions. In Year 2 you can join the Creative Arts Academy to build your portfolio and work towards an extra qualification - AS Extended Project.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will use linguistic methods to analyse spoken and written language as well as studying the theories of language acquisition and language change and the techniques people use to create real-world texts.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?An advanced level of understanding of the English Language is essential for a wide range of careers; students often move into Higher Education, or employment in education, professional and social services, administrative services, management, leisure, entertainment and media.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English Language at grade C or above and GCSE English Literature at grade C or above. If only one English was taken you must have at least a grade B.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?60% exams. 40% coursework.

ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to go and take part in creative writing, sign language and journalism-related enrichment activities as well as visiting English Language conferences and taking part in the Linguistics Olympiad competition.

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ENGLISH LITERATURE AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study a range of texts including poetry, modern prose, one of Shakepeare’s comedies and learn how to compare and critically analyse pieces.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?A good understanding of English is useful for a wide range of careers but many students move into further study or employment in education, law, social work and media.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English Language at grade C or above and GCSE English Literature at grade C or above. If only one English was taken you must have at least a grade B.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

60% exams. 40% coursework.

ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to go on at least one theatre visit a year and take part in creative writing, drama, film and journalism-related enrichment activities.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will explore the use of voices in speech and writing and methods of analysing texts including novels, poetry and drama as well as creating pieces of writing based on the study of a novel, poetry and non-fiction material.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?A good understanding of English is useful for a wide range of careers but many students move into further study or employment in education, professional and social services, administrative services, management, leisure, entertainment and media.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English Language at grade B or above and GCSE English Literature at grade B or above. If only one English was taken you must have at least a grade A.


ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to go on at least one theatre visit a year and take part in creative writing and journalism-related enrichment activities.

ENGLISH GCSE1 year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will be able to build on the skills gained at school and get involved in a range of activities involving the spoken and written word.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills and knowledge to move directly into employment or you could progress to Level 3 learning.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?You will be assessed by a mixture of Controlled Assessments worth 20%, Speaking and Listening worth 20% and one examination paper worth 60%. During the year you will produce and develop your own writing, as well as studying some literary texts.

ENRICHMENTYou could take part in English trips and enrichment activities.

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CHILD CARE (LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT) BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA 1 year course Equivalent to 4 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Study patterns of child development and how to promote development through play. You will also consider the principals of Early Years practice and research employment opportunities while learning about healthy and safety and making healthy food choices for children.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment in a chilcare setting, for example as a support worker in school; nursery assistant; playgroup worker. Or you could progress to an apprenticeship or Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAn average GCSE grade profile of D, preferably including GCSE English Language at grade C or above.


ENRICHMENTYou could complement your studies with enrichment activities including School Experience, Sign Language, Deaf Awareness, or First Aid.

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1 or 2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study a variety of subjects within the health and social care sector including communication, equality and diversity, health and safety, psychological perspectives, life stages and anatomy and physiology.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could move into further study or employment in areas such as nursing and midwifery, social work, nutrition, police and fire services, the Armed Forces or the Probation Service.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAt least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and preferably maths or science.



HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA1-year course Equivalent to 4 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study topics relevant to health and social care including communication, individual needs and rights and human lifespan development.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills and knowledge directly relevant to health and social care jobs or you could progress to Level 3 learning.




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SUCCESS STORY...Enterprising student reaches award finals

Student: Kira O’Donoghue School: Frederick Gough School

Business entrepreneur Kira O’Donoghue

reached the final of the Sue Ryder

Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards

for her successes at College.

Kira was among a group of students who

created a company called Creative Vision

which supplied businesses with recycled

and reusable bags for them either to sell

or use as a promotional tool

Her success in the Young Enterprise

scheme as well as her contribution to

the Debating Society and as a Student

Ambassador led to her nomination.

Kira’s studies at JLC have been AS History,

Politics and English Language.


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ARCHAEOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about the archaeology of religion and culture as well as studying the methods used by archaeologists when conducting their work.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could choose to move onto an archaeology degree or an associated subject such as classical civilisations. However, the subject is also a good subject to support degrees or employment relating to history, geography and geology.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English and Science at grade C or above is preferred. You should also have an interest in archaeology although background knowledge is not essential.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% exams at AS but 40% coursework at A2.

ENRICHMENTYou will be able to visit archaeology sites to see how the theory of archaeology can be applied and you will have access to university departments to develop your understanding of the subject.

GEOGRAPHY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study global challenges such as hazards, climate change, the population and the global economy as well as investigating crowded coasts and the rebranding of towns and cities. Environmental issues such as water conflicts and energy security are also covered.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to careers in areas including town planning, environmental development, journalism and the media or even finance and management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English at grade C or above and an interest in geography although you don’t need to have studied it at GCSE.


ENRICHMENTYou will take part in numerous one-day field trips to coastal, urban and rural areas. You can also take part in enrichment activities such as Travel Destinations, International Dimensions or the overseas volunteering project group World Challenge.

HISTORY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study the reign of Elizabeth I, the Vikings in Europe and different interpretations of witch hunting. If you continue into the second year you will have the opportunity to investigate the significance of historical events of your choice.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?This course can lead to further history-related study at university but it can also offer the opportunity for further study or employment in areas such as business, media, law, local and national government and teaching.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English at grade C or above is preferred. You don’t need to have studied history at GCSE, but if you have, you should have achieved grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?Exams in the first year. An exam and coursework in the second year.

ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to take part in trips to the UK and abroad and visit places of historical interest.

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LAW AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study the English legal system, including courts, police powers and sentencing, as well as sources of law and if you progress into the second year you specialise in criminal law.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students aspire to careers as solicitors or barristers. However AS/A Level Law is appropriate for other careers, such as business and commerce, journalism, the civil service, forensic science and various areas within both the civil and criminal justice systems. This is because the qualification demonstrates you have strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFive GCSEs at grade C or above, including a grade B in English.


ENRICHMENTYou could join the Law Society or the Debating Society. There are also court trips, visits and speakers which will give you an appreciation of real law in action.

POLITICS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?During the first year of the course you will learn about people and politics in the UK, including political parties and elections, and the UK’s system of government. In the second year you will study political representation and governing in the USA.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students choose to move onto degree courses or take employment in areas including local government, public relations, national politics, journalism, law and teaching.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGood GCSEs, including GCSE English at grade C or above, is preferred. You should also have an interest in the government, politics and current affairs and some background knowledge about British politics will be helpful.


ENRICHMENTYou may like to join the Law Society or Sociology Socety. Politics students are also given access to politicians who visit the College and in the past have taken part in press and television reports about political issues. There is also an optional trip to the USA.

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beyond for many years and are experts

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studies with us.


FRENCH AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn to exchange ideas in French using the spoken and written word through the study of units relating to media and popular culture, health and wellbeing, family, environment and cultural topics.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Speaking a foreign language is a valuable skill in many professions and students go on to careers within business and management, travel and tourism, media, banking, teaching and interpreting.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE French at grade B or above is preferred.


ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to take part in a work experience exchange programme to Liege in Belgium. You could also join the International Society and take part in a wide variety of cultural events.

If you have a particular interest in languages you may be interested in GCSE Spanish.

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GERMAN AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn to exchange ideas in German using the spoken and written word through the study of units relating to sport, education, health and wellbeing, environmental issues and cultural topics.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE German at grade B or above is preferred.


ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to take part in an exchange programme to Luneburg, Germany.

If you have a particular interest in languages you may be interested in GCSE Spanish.

SPANISH AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn to exchange ideas in Spanish using the spoken and written word through the study of units relating to youth culture, lifestyle, travel, tourism and environmental issues, education and employment.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Spanish at grade B or above is preferred. If you wish to study Spanish as a new language you could take GCSE Spanish in your first year at college and then AS Spanish in your second year.


ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to take part in a study visit to Alicante and you could also join the International Society and take part in a wide variety of cultural events.

SPANISH GCSE1 year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish while studying units including media, sports and healthy living.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have leant new language skills which will help when finding employment or progressing to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly GCSE grades C and D. You do not need any prior knowledge of Spanish.


ENRICHMENTYou could join the International Society and take part in a wide variety of cultural events.

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MATHS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study pure mathematics units, which include topics such as indices, trigonometry and algebra, and decision, mechanics or statistics units depending on what other subjects you are taking.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Mathematics is highly valued in careers including retail, banking, accountancy, engineering and other science routes and also complements studies in humanities and social sciences.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths at grade B or above.


ENRICHMENTThere is the opportunity to take part in a national mathematics competition as well as attending the popular Scary Maths classes that take place at lunchtime. We also have an active Maths Society that meets once a week.

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FURTHER MATHS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will further your study of AS/A Level Maths and cover a wide range of pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics and decision mathematics.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Mathematics is highly valued in careers including retail, banking, accountancy and will provide a significant advantage for those hoping to follow engineering and other science-based careers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths at grade A or A*.



MATHS GCSE1 year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Choose from two GCSE Maths courses depending on your previous grades and study topics including algebra, problem solving and geometry.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the chance to gain a GCSE Maths C grade or above to progress into employment or to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths at grade D or above.

GCSE Use of Maths requires GCSE Maths at grade E, F or G or no GCSE grade.


ENRICHMENTYou could join the active Maths Society that meets once a week.

USE OF MATHS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study subjects including Data Analysis, Algebra and Calculus.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Statistical methods are widely used in science, social science and humanities but you will have the skills to apply mathematical thinking to any real life contexts.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths higher tier at grade C or above.



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FILM STUDIES AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop your knowledge of British, American and World cinema and learn how to analyse films by micro aspects such as sound and macro aspects such as narrative. You will also have the opportunity to generate ideas for you own films.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Careers in the film industry are very competitive, but A Level Film is a good base for Higher Education courses in film and media studies. Lots of previous students are now involved in film and media production.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English at grade C or above is preferred and an interest in film and cinema.


ENRICHMENTYou can take part in enrichment activities including Creative Writing, Computer Graphics and Digital Recording.

MEDIASUCCESS STORY...Top facilities impress aspiring TV researcher

Student: Kirsty Bradbury School: Trinity Academy

Impressive facilities and supportive

teachers are among the reasons why

Kirsty Bradbury would recommend

media at John Leggott College.

The aspiring TV researcher has already

created magazine pages and a music

video during the first year of her studies.

“John Leggott College is the best

institution in the area and I have never

been so happy in my life,” Kirsty said.

“There are outstanding facilities in the

media department, fantastic teachers

and friendly students.”

As well as studying BTEC Media, Kirsty

studies BTEC ICT.


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MEDIA STUDIES AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?While developing your practical skills you will study the pre-production and production stages of media work as well as investigating media texts, media representations and the media industry.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will develop a range of practical and theoretical skills which could lead to employment or further study at HND or degree level in media and careers in broadcast or print journalism, advertising, media production or public relations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAn interest in the media.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?50% practical coursework. 50% exams.

ENRICHMENTYou can take part in trips to media museums and cinema and enter your work into competitions.

MEDIA BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1/2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn a range of creative skills including taking photographs, creating a TV advertisement, producing a music video and creating graphics for print. You will also research the media industries and assess employment opportunities as well as developing your knowledge of working to a brief.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will develop a range of practical and theoretical skills which could lead directly to employment or to further study of the media. Many students work within broadcast or print journalism, advertising, media production or public relations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA strong interest in the media and preferably GCSE English at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?You will create a portfolio of work during the course and work on a final project.

ENRICHMENTYou can take part in trips to media museums and cinema and enter your work into competitions.

MEDIA BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA1-year course Equivalent to 4 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn lots of creative skills such as photography, creating layouts, graphic design and radio production.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills and knowledge to seek employment within the media industry or progress to Level 3 learning.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A variety of projects will create a portfolio.


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WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will work through a variety of aspects of training, choreographing and performing as well as studying the history of dance and some anatomy and physiology. You will learn to produce group and solo work.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could gain a place on a Higher Education dance course, such as a HND or a degree or private sector training. You could use the qualification to support you in further study in a wide range of subjects. You will also be attractive to employers in people-related industries.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Dance at grade C or above or Grade 4 in contemporary, modern, ballet or jazz dance and preferably GCSE English at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?45% written exams. 55% practical exams.

ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to go on evening theatre visits to see live dance performances and take part in dance, yoga and fitness training enrichment activities to develop your physical performance and extend your dance skills.

DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study performance as well as the technical roles in drama by seeing pieces of live theatre, comparing and contrasting plays, taking part in performances on stage and taking on technical roles. You will also devise a play for performance.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to study drama, theatre or performing arts degrees while others go onto drama schools to further their skills and seek work within the drama industry. This qualification is also valued by many employers recruiting for people-orientated careers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE English at grade C or above is preferred and a strong interest in performance.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?AS - practical workshop activities, a portfolio of coursework and a practical performance.

A2 - 60% written exam and 40% practical performance and development records.

ENRICHMENTYou will be able to take part in extra rehearsals and college productions as well as enrichment activities including Sign Language and Yoga to develop your communication skills and physical strength.

MUSIC AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will take part in performances, some of which are recorded, as well as composing pieces of music, developing your analytical skills when listening to music and learning to harmonise.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You may choose to study music at a higher level or aspire to a music career or you may choose a different career entirely.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths and English at grade C or above is preferred and GCSE Music at grade C or above (or Grade 5 Music Theory). You should also be able to play a musical instrument, which could be voice.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A mixture of performances, recordings, scores and exams.

ENRICHMENTTogether with the North Lincolnshire Music Service, the College offers peripatetic music lessons for a wide range of instruments. There is also the opportunity for you to join the college orchestra, wind band, mixed choir, soul band and other ensemble activities and the College also has connections with the National Youth Orchestra. There is a regular Thursday lunch-time concert series, a termly public concert and a Christmas concert you can take part in.

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PERFORMING ARTS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop your performance skills as well as producing a piece of work to commission and planning and creating an event which you will perform at. In the second year you will have the opportunity to take part in a piece of musical theatre and explore employment opportunities within the performing arts industries.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to study drama, theatre or performing arts degrees but this course can also prepare you for work and is valued by many employers recruiting for people-orientated careers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should have some experience in performing arts.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A portfolio of performances, plans, reports and evaluations.

ENRICHMENTYou will be able to take part in extra rehearsals and audition workshops as well as enrichment activities including Sign Language, Dance, Musicianship, Orchestra or Yoga to develop your skills.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will create and record pieces of music based on supplied skeleton scores and commercially available songs as well as studying the development of popular music from 1910 and focusing on technology of music. You will also learn to analyse musical and technological elements of pieces, edit and identify mistakes.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could go into Higher Education to study a music technology or sound production course or seek employment within the music production industry. This qualification will also be valuable if you are seeking a career in any technology-related discipline.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Maths and/or English at grade C or above. You should also be able to play a musical instrument to grade 3 or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?65% coursework. 35% exams.

ENRICHMENTIf you are not studying AS/A Level Music you must take the Musicianship enrichment activity and you can also take peripatetic music lessons or join the college orchestra, wind band, mixed choir, soul band and other ensemble activities.

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MORE THAN 50 COURSESTO CHOOSE FROMWe offer a wider curriculum than

other institutions (such as school sixth

forms) which is constantly reviewed to

meet the demands and interests of our

students. We offer more A Level courses

than anywhere else in North Lincolnshire

as well as a large number of BTEC, GCSE

and Foundation courses. There are more

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PUBLIC SERVICES BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study units including crime and its effects, police powers, international security and the role of government as well as learning skills for outdoor activities and teamwork.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could go directly into a career in the Armed Forces, police, fire service or further training or move into Higher Education to study a wide variety of degree courses including social sciences, criminology or politics.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAt least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English.


ENRICHMENTPopular enrichment activities include First Aid, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports teams and the opportunity to travel the world on exciting expeditions.

PUBLIC SERVICES BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA1 year course Equivalent to 4 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study units where you investigate services such as the police, security services and the government as well as identifying employment opportunities and planning a career within these sectors.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will be able to secure employment opportunities within the public services or you could progress to Level 3 public services learning.



ENRICHMENTPopular enrichment activities include First Aid, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports teams and the opportunity to travel the world on exciting expeditions.

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100% PASS RATEIN 33 A LEVEL SUBJECTS*This means that our students are

achieving fantastic A Level results.

The average point score per student

at John Leggott College is higher than

anywhere else in North Lincolnshire.**

*2013 results **Department of Education Performance Tables 2013

SUCCESS STORY...Design student heads to Jaguar Student: Ryan Beaumont School: South Axholme School

Renowned car designer and manufacturer

Jaguar-Land Rover has snapped up

Ryan Beaumont onto its prestigious

apprenticeship study scheme.

Ryan will study for an engineering

foundation and full honours degree while

working at Jaguar-Land Rover plants in a

six year contract.

“I spoke to a McLaren Mercedes engineer

that came into college to do a talk

about engineering and he told me how

important experience is as well as top

grades,” Ryan said.

While at JLC Ryan studied A Level

Electronics, Maths, Design Technology

and Physics as well as AS Critical Thinking.

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BIOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about the variety of living organisms and the link between biology and disease, including the function of the heart and heart disease. You will also consider population and the environment and control in cells and organisms.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to study degrees in subjects including biology, medicine and pharmacy while others seek health-related careers such as nursing, laboratory work and other scientific work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Core and Additional Science at grade B or above or GCSE Biology at grade B or above. You should also have GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.


ENRICHMENTSpecialist support is available if you hope to progress into medicine, veterinary science or dentistry with the Virtual Medicine for Aspiring Medics, Vet Society and Dentistry Society enrichment activities.

BIOLOGY GCSE1-year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study topics including organisms, human biology and the environment.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Being successful will improve your qualifications if you are aiming for employment, or it could prepare you for further study at John Leggott College.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis course is offered to students who have achieved grade D in Biology or Dual Science at GCSE. Alternatively, at least an M in a BTEC qualification.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?75% exams. 25% practical assessment.

ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers and popular enrichment activities include First Aid.

CHEMISTRY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study subjects such as the Periodic Table, atoms and reactions, hydrocarbons, scientific evaluation and polymers.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Chemistry is a desirable qualification for a wide range of Higher Education courses and careers but it is essential for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, environmental management and pharmacy. Many of our students go on to careers in these areas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Core and Additional Science at grade B or above or GCSE Chemistry at grade B or above plus GCSE Maths at grade B.


ENRICHMENTSpecialist support is available if you hope to progress into medicine, veterinary science or dentistry with the Virtual Medicine for Aspiring Medics enrichment activity. There will also be the opportunity to join the Chemistry Society, take part in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and higher achieving students are entered for the Chemistry Olympiad competition.

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will develop your design and modelling skills and your knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods so you are able to design and make a working product. This will include learning to analyse commercial products and use specialist IT software for graphics, technical drawing and solid modelling.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to further study in areas including product and industrial design, furniture design, architecture, graphic design, engineering and car industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSIdeally a grade C or above in GCSE Design Technology, as well as GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above. If you haven’t studied design at GCSE then you must demonstrate a genuine commitment and interest; showing a portfolio of design work.


ENRICHMENTAnnual trips include a visit to the Degree Show at Central Saint Martin’s College and a visit to the Design Museum in London.

ENGINEERING BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1 A Level

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study traditional and modern techniques in technical drawing and fundamental principles behind mechanical and electronic engineering systems.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Apprenticeships and university study in engineering disciplines are popular and you will have the skills to work in a diverse range of technical careers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAt least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including science/engineering and maths. You could also have a Level 2 vocational science or engineering qualification (e.g. BTEC or OCR National) and GCSE English at grade C or above is preferred.


ENRICHMENTExtra support is available through revision and twilight sessions.

ELECTRONICS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will discover how electronic products work by studying electronics systems and components including transducers, transistors, operational amplifiers, sequential logic, capacitors, robotic systems and radio receivers. You will then be able to use this knowledge to design and make your own devices.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Electronics can be a specialist or supporting subject for future employment or further study. Some of the careers our students pursue include engineering, computer-based occupations, communication, electronic manufacturing, the armed forces and scientific research.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Core and Additional Science at grade C or above, or GCSE Physics or Electronics at grade C or above or a level 2 vocational science qualification at merit or above. You should also have GCSE Maths at grade C or above.


ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to visit electronics industry sites and electronic engineering departments at universities as well as take part in an enrichment activity based around the assembler language used to program integrated circuits to do specific tasks.

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GEOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will discover the causes of catastrophic events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslips and mass extinctions and learn about the structure of the Earth, the rock cycle, environmental issues and evolution.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could move directly into employment with organisations such as local councils, natural hazards agencies or scientific research groups or go to university to study geology or other earth sciences such as geophysics, engineering geology, oceanography, environmental geoscience (natural hazards) or environmental science.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAn interest in geology, GCSE Science at grade C or above or a Level 2 vocational science qualification (e.g. BTEC or OCR National) at merit or above. You should also have GCSE English at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?80% exam. 20% practical exam.

ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to take part in residential field trips to the Peak District and the Lake District as well as visit university geology departments. You could also get involved in community projects.

PHYSICS AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will consider physics in a variety of different contexts including sports activities, the food and medical industries, archaeology, music, satellites, travel and environmental events such as earthquakes.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Most students go on to engineering careers and/or study of physics at university. Physics courses equip you with lots of transferable skills which are much sought after by employers.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Core and Additional Science at grade B or above or GCSE Physics at grade B or above plus GCSE Maths at grade B or above.


ENRICHMENTYou will have the opportunity to visit university physics departments and speak to renowned researchers about cutting edge research as well as work as part of a group of students using an online astronomical telescope in Hawaii in real time. You can also participate in the Physics Olympiad competition.

PHYSICS GCSE1-year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study topics including forces and motion, electricity and magnetism and radioactivity.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills and knowledge to seek employment in a wide variety of industries or progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly GCSE grades C and D, or BTEC level 2 qualifications at Merit or above. An interest in science/engineering and maths.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?75% exams. 25% practical assessment.

ENRICHMENTYou could join one of the science-related enrichment activities to further your knowledge of topical science debates.

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SUCCESS STORY...Perfect score lands JLC student best in country honour Student: Rachael Martin School: Hill House School

A flawless score by Rachael Martin in

in A Level Physics has put John Leggott

College physics students among the best

in the country for the third year running.

Rachael, who scored 600 marks out of

600 in her physics assessments, is now

studying physics at Oxford University.

“I worked hard during the course because

I knew I wanted to get into university

but I hadn’t realised I would get such a

fantastic score,” she said.

“The teachers in the John Leggott College

are really supportive and I think they

offered me all the help I needed to gain

a thorough understanding of the subject.

This definitely helped during the exams.

“I enjoyed physics so much that I am

now studying it at Oxford University.

I am not sure yet what career I’ll pursue

after my degree studies but I am just

enjoying the challenge that higher level

studies are presenting.”

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APPLIED SCIENCE AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study science at work in the community, including health and safety procedures, as well as chemical reactions, including electricity generation, and techniques for monitoring activity within the human body.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to further study or employment in areas including biochemical science, laboratory science and food technology. Applied science is often combined with health and social care to provide opportunities for careers in nursing and health care. Applied science on its own will not lead to a single academic science subject (physics, chemistry) at degree level unless it is combined with a single science at A Level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA GCSE Science qualification at grade C or above or a Level 2 vocational science qualification (e.g. BTEC or OCR National) merit or above and GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.


ENRICHMENTVisiting local science-based industries and listening to visiting speakers will help to further your understanding of issues in science. You can also take part in the Virtual Medicine or Maths for Scientists enrichment activities.

APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE2-year course Equivalent to 2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study the fundamentals of science and find out more about working in the science industry as well as developing your knowledge of practical science techniques.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could progress into a science Higher Education course or into science-based training and employment. The BTEC Diploma would need to be studied alongside another AS/A Level science subject to give you entry onto a degree level science course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA GCSE Science qualification at grade C or above or a Level 2 vocational science qualification (e.g. BTEC or OCR National) at merit or above and preferably GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.


ENRICHMENTYou could choose to take part in enrichment activities such as First Aid, Maths for Scientists, Fitness Instructor Award or Basic Food Hygiene.

APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD1 year course Equivalent to 1 GCSE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Study the principles of science, how chemsitry is affecting the Earth, energy, the solar system and the environment.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills and knowledge to seek employment in a wide variety of industries or progress to Level 3 learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSMainly GCSE grades C and D and a genuine interest in science. It is assumed you will have studied some core science in the past.



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PSYCHOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about developmental, cognitive, social and biological psychology as well as focusing on how science works in psychology and methodologies used by psychologists. You will also study psychopathology (mental health disorders) from a variety of psychological perspectives.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students aspire for careers in teaching, social work, counselling, the police force, personnel or medicine but this qualification teaches you research, analytical, communication and logical thinking skills which are transferrable to a wide variety of courses and jobs.



ENRICHMENTThere are opportunities to attend lectures and workshops at universities and take part in competitions which are run in the department every year. Useful enrichment activities include Psychology in the News in which you can explore the subject outside your AS/A Level studies or related subjects such as Counselling, School Experience, Sign Language or Preparing for Medicine.

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WHAT WILL I LEARN?Consider topics such as how memory works, what makes people commit crime and body language.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills and knowledge to seek employment in a wide variety of jobs working with people or progress to Level 3 learning.




RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will consider the relationship between religion and ethics and philosophy. You will also study the religious practices of Islam and the fundamentals of religion.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to a wide range of Higher Education courses in subjects including law, education, sociology, anthropology and religion and employment opportunities linked to religious studies include counselling, social work and jobs within charities and local government.



ENRICHMENTYou could join the Debating Society, Law Society or Sociology Society.

SOCIOLOGY AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study social issues such as changes in the family unit, trends in education, religion and crime and deviance as well as learning how sociologists research these issues.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?Many students go on to study sociology at university or combine it with other subjects including psychology, economics or philosophy.



ENRICHMENTYou could study on sociology-related Open University courses, take part in a school experience or join the Debating Society or Sociology Society.

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SUCCESS STORY...Top performances in sporting competitions

Badminton players, rugby teams and

table tennis competitors were among

the JLC sportspeople who competed

in British Colleges Sport national and

regional contests over the last year.

Among the highlights were the cross

country and athletics team winning two

gold medals, three silver medals and three

bronze medals at the BCS National Track

and Field competition.

The mixed hockey team were winners

of the BCS Yorkshire and Humber league

and the Football Development Centre

team achieved the quarter finals of the

ECFA National Cup competition - the

best result the college has ever achieved.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS/A LEVELAS completed in 1 year and A Level in 2 years

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about the opportunities for and benefits of leading an active life cycle as well as performing, analysing and evaluating roles in sport as a player, coach or official.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could choose to go directly into employment in the sport, leisure and recreation sector or you could go on to study subjects including leisure studies, recreation management or sports sciences at degree level.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?60% exams. 40% coursework and practical assessments.

ENRICHMENTYou could choose one of a variety of sports-related enrichment activities or play in a college team - choose from sports including football, netball, rugby, basketball and many more. You may also be interested in the Community Sports Leaders Award (CSLA), YMCA Assistant Fitness Instructor Award or School Experience if you hope to go into teaching.

SPORT PERFORMANCE & EXCELLENCE BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA2-year course Equivalent to 1/2/3 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will learn about anatomy and physiology as well as risk assessment and fitness testing. You will also develop your understanding of sports nutrition, psychology for sports performance and the technical demands of sport.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could choose to go directly into employment in the sport, leisure and recreation sector or you could go on to study subjects including leisure studies, recreation management or sports sciences at degree level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFive GCSEs at grade C or above for the Extended Diploma and four GCSEs at grade C or above for the Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma, as well as some science knowledge.


ENRICHMENTYou could choose one of a variety of sports-related enrichment activities or play in a college team - choose from sports including football, netball, rugby, basketball and many more.

You may also be interested in the Community Sports Leaders Award (CSLA), YMCA Assistant Fitness Instructor Award or School Experience if you hope to go into teaching.

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SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRESThere are a number of Sports Development Centres at JLC including Rugby, Football and Hockey. Applicants will be invited to try out as part of the selection process!

99% PASS RATEACROSS ALL A LEVEL COURSES*The success rate for A Level courses

at John Leggott College is above the

national benchmark and the added

value measures are at an all time

high. This puts us in the top 25%

of institutions nationally.

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INTRODUCTION TO CABIN CREW BTEC LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE1-year course Equivalent to 2 GCSEs

WHAT WILL I LEARN?This is a specialised course where you will learn the role of cabin crew. You will be prepared for this competitive career by developing your knowledge of health and safety, emergency situations, selling techniques and making customer announcements during a flight.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You will have the skills necessary to work within the role of air cabin crew.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAn active interest in the travel and tourism industry.



TRAVEL & TOURISM BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA2 year course Equivalent to 2 A Levels

WHAT WILL I LEARN?You will study units including destinations, customer service, marketing, events organisation and employability within the travel and tourism industry.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You could go directly into the world of work or further training or move into Higher Education to study a wide variety of degree courses including travel and tourism, operations management, business studies or another subject you are interested in.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAt least five GCSEs at grade C or above.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A combination of practical activity, projects, portfolios and external assessment as well as national tests in functional skills.

ENRICHMENTPopular enrichment activities include First Aid and there is the opportunity to take part in the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s Welcome Host and Customer Service programmes.

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100% PASS RATEFOR BTEC COURSES*Over 30% of students at the College

study on BTEC programmes or a

combination of BTEC and A Level courses.

*2013 results

FOUNDATION LEARNING

VOCATIONAL STUDIES BTEC ENTRY LEVELThe Foundation Studies course gives you the opportunity to gain an entry or foundation qualification while improving your social and communication skills, developing greater independence and improving your life skills.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?• Adult Literacy

• Adult Numeracy

• ICT

• Life Skills

• Art

• Performing Arts

WHAT QUALIFICATION CAN I GAIN?GCSE Foundation Maths or GCSE Use of Maths, Functional Skills Entry Level and/or Level 1 or 2 in English, BTEC Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?At the end of the course you could apply for another course at John Leggott or another college or transfer to the workplace.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo specific entry requirements.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?You will complete maths, English and ICT assignments throughout the year.


VOCATIONAL STUDIES BTEC LEVEL 1A one-year course aimed at people who want to be in Further Education and work towards improving their chance of accessing a higher level course, training or employment. You will improve your skills in English, maths and ICT and have the opportunity to build your confidence and develop your life skills.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?As well as completing maths modules, English assignments and IT tasks you will learn about planning a visit, healthy lifestyles, preparing for work and basic cooking skills.

WHAT QUALIFICATION CAN I GAIN?GCSE Foundation Maths or GCSE Use of Maths, Functional Skills Entry Level and/or Level 1 or 2 in English and ICT BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?At the end of the course you could apply for another course at John Leggott or another college or transfer to the workplace.

ENTRY REQUIRMENTSMainly GCSE grades E, F and G.

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?You will complete maths, English and ICT assignments throughout the year.


ESOL ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES1-year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Improve your English language skills and gain a qualification in English.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into employment in numerous industries or progress to other courses at John Leggott College or another institution.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?100% exams, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.


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SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS1 year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Improve your English, maths and IT skills as well as attending a long-term work placement where you will be supported by a job coach.



HOW IS IT ASSESSED?Completion of a portfolio to evidence your work experience and some short tests that lead to nationally recognised qualifications.


BREAKING BARRIERS12 week course starting November, March or May

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Gain the key skills you need to continue your education or find work or apprenticeships.

A team of top staff at John Leggott College will work with you to help you gain confidence and achieve recognised qualifications in subjects including English, maths, communication, IT, and Work Skills.



HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A mixture of coursework and exams, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

ENRICHMENTYou will also be encouraged to seek part-time work or a voluntary placement that will support your career goals.

STEPPING STONES TO APPRENTICESHIPS1-year course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Develop employability skills to enable you to impress at an Apprenticeship interview and gain new qualifications to enhance your Apprenticeship application. You will study for a BTEC qualification in a subject of your choice, a BTEC Work Skills Award and you will also have the opportunity to improve upon your GCSE Maths and English grades if applicable.

WHAT COULD IT LEAD TO?You can move directly into an Apprenticeship in your vocational pathway.


HOW IS IT ASSESSED?A mixture of exams, coursework and practical activities depending upon your course choices.

ENRICHMENTYou may like to take part in many of the enrichment activities around the College, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid, Sign Language and Pre-Driving. You will also be able to undertake work experience in your chosen industry.

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A LEVEL99%PASS RATE

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Students gaining at least 3 As or A*s - 51

Students gaining at least 2 As or A*s - 87

Students gaining at least 1 A or A* - 217

A/AS Level, BTEC and GCSE results tables

are available on the College’s website:

www.leggott.ac.uk

LEVEL 3 BTEC

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A LEVEL50%

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Call 01724 282998

Email [email protected]

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GETTING TO JLC

FROM THE SOUTH WEST…Misterton, Graizelound, Westwoodside, Haxey, Eastlound, Owston Ferry, Low Burnham, Wroot, Epworth, Belton, Beltoft, West Butterwick, Derrythorpe, Althorpe

FROM THE WEST…Thorne, Dunscroft, Hatfield, Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall, Barnby Dun, Garthorpe, Luddington, Eastoft, Crowle, Althorpe, East Butterwick, Burringham, Keadby, Gunness

FROM THE NORTH WEST…Howden, Airmyn, Rawcliffe, Moorends, Hook, Goole, Old Goole, Swinefleet, Camblesforth, Carlton, Snaith, Cowick

The routes and timetables change each year but we hope this will give you an overview of what is available. Confirmation of bus timetables and transport costs will be available nearer the time you start college.

For more information about the costs associated with travelling by bus please email [email protected]

Students come to John Leggott College from a wide range of places. There are many bus services that students use to get to college.

FROM THE NORTH…Whitton, Alkborough, West Halton, Coleby, Thealby, Burton, Normanby, Flixborough, Appleby, Santon, Reedness, Whitgift, Ousefleet, Blacktoft Sands, Adlingfleet, Amcotts, East Halton, Goxhill, Barrow, Barton, Winteringham, Winterton, Roxby

FROM THE NORTH EAST…South Ferriby, Horkstow, Saxby All Saints, Bonby, Worlaby, Elsham

FROM THE EAST…Thornton Curtis, Kirmington, South Killingholme, Ulceby, Wootton, Barnetby, Wrawby, Brigg, Redbourne, Hibaldstow, Broughton, Sturton, Scawby

FROM THE SOUTH…Gainsborough, Blyton, Laughton, Scotton, Hemswell Cliff, Hemswell, Kirton Lindsey, Scotter, Messingham, Yaddlethorpe

GREAT PROGRESSIONWhether you want to go to university,

move into training or find a job after

college, JLC will help you to get there.


AApplied ICT AS/A Level 26

Applied Science AS/A Level 59

Applied Science BTEC Level 3 59

Applied Science BTEC Level 2 59

Archaeology AS/A Level 39

Art AS/A Level 31

Art and Design BTEC Level 3 31

Art and Design Foundation Course 31BTEC Level 4

BBiology AS/A Level 55

Biology GCSE 55

Breaking Barriers 67

Business Studies AS/A Level 23

Business BTEC Level 3 23

Business BTEC Level 2 23

CCabin Crew (Introduction to) 65BTEC Level 2

Chemistry AS/A Level 55

Childcare 37(Learning and Development)BTEC Level 2

Computer Science AS/A Level 27

Computer Science BTEC Level 3 27

Computing Science HND 29

Customer Service BTEC Level 2 25

COURSES INDEX (A-Z)


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DDance AS/A Level 49

Drama and Theatre Studies 49AS/A Level

Design Technology AS/A Level 56

EEconomics AS/A Level 24

Electronics AS/A Level 56

Engineering BTEC Level 3 56

English GCSE 35

English Combined AS/A Level 35

English Language AS/A Level 34

English Literature AS/A Level 35

Enterprise Skills BTEC Level 2 26

ESOL 66

FFilm Studies AS/A Level 46

Financial Studies Level 3 25

French AS/A Level 42

GGeography AS/A Level 39

Geology AS/A Level 57

German AS/A Level 43

Graphics AS/A Level 32

HHealth and Social Care 37BTEC Level 3

Health and Social Care 37BTEC Level 2

History AS/A Level 39

IICT BTEC Level 2 28

IT BTEC Level 3 27

IT Users BTEC Level 2 29

LLaw AS/A Level 41

Leadership Skills BTEC Level 2 29

MMaths AS/A Level 44

Maths (Further) AS/A Level 45

Maths GCSE 45

Media Studies AS/A Level 47

Media BTEC Level 3 47

Media BTEC Level 2 47

Music AS/A Level 49

Music Technology AS/A Level 51

PPerforming Arts AS/A Level 51

Personal Finance Level 2 25

Photography AS/A Level 33

Photography BTEC Level 3 33

Physical Education AS/ A Level 63

Physics AS/A Level 57

Physics GCSE 57

Politics AS/ A Level 41

Psychology AS/A Level 60

Psychology GCSE 61

Public Services BTEC Level 3 53

Public Services BTEC Level 2 53

RReligious Studies AS/ A Level 61

Retail BTEC Level 2 26

SSociology AS/A Level 61

Spanish AS/A Level 43

Spanish GCSE 43

Sport (Performance and Excellence) 63BTEC Level 3

Sport Development Centres 63

Stepping Stones to Apprenticeships 67

Supported Internships 67

TTextiles AS/A Level 33

Travel and Tourism BTEC Level 3 65

UUse of Maths AS/A Level 45

VVocational Studies 66BTEC Entry Level

Vocational Studies BTEC Level 1 66

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Applicants should not therefore rely solely on this prospectus and should contact Admissions or a Schools Liaison Guide for the most up to date information concerning course content and entry requirements.

All courses are subject to having a minimum number of students before they will run. However, in the event of a course being withdrawn, we will always try to offer an alternative course. It is, however, extremely rare that we withdraw a course.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of students. The college counsellors work within the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

We can accommodate students with disabilities on tours of the College, and we’re happy to chat in person about your individual support needs.

Contact us to find out more.

Phone: 01724 282998

Email: [email protected]

The information contained in this prospectus is a guide only. Whilst we make every effort to check the accuracy of the factual content at the time of drafting, some changes may have occurred in the interval between publication and the academic year in which the prospectus relates.

There may be occasions when we need to share information with other agencies who work with children and their families. This will only be done for the purposes of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and will always comply with legal restrictions.

We are part of the FE Providers Equality Network and take our commitment to Equality and Diversity very seriously. We aim to embed equality of opportunity seamlessly into both the curriculum we offer and students’ overall experience.

For an electronic version of this prospectus and up to date course information please visit our website www.leggott.ac.uk

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