College Students

What are my options?

Academic Qualifications
The College has over 20 AS/A Level to choose from. AS/A Levels are studied at the Sixth Form Centre. Students usually study between 3 or 4 AS subjects in their first year depending on their grades at schools.

For more information on AS/A Levels please visit our Sixth Form section of the website.

Vocational Qualifications
The College offers a range of vocational courses that relate to a particular job. They are designed to help you get the work-related knowledge and experience you need to take the next steps to your chosen career. These courses are practical and skills-focused, with many including work-related projects or work experience. They are ideal for anyone who likes to complete assignments and work on projects

For more information on Vocational Qualifications please visit our Vocational section of the website.

Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining a nationally recognised qualification and workplace experience. As an Apprentice you can earn as you learn and you gain practical skills from the workplace.

For more information on Apprenticeships please visit our Apprenticeship section of the website.

If you would like a copy of our 2010/11 full-time prospectus you can download it here.

Matthew Cheetham

"My tutors have given me lots of encouragement and support. My A Level studies at Wigan & Leigh College have been great preparation for the future.

I am going on to study Computer Science at "

Matthew Cheetham
Formerly of Fred Longworth High School