Higher Education & University
Employers are now looking for high levels of skills, and sectors are developing new and exciting job opportunities that did not exist a few years ago.
We prepare you to take the next steps towards your future career. We prepare you to be university ready.
We support you to progress your education to higher and degree-level and provide opportunities to showcase what is on offer from a range of universities & higher and degree level apprenticeship providers.
We’ll provide you with information to help you progress. We’ll:
- guide you on how to undertake research into courses and places of study
- make you aware of application dates for higher and degree apprenticeships
- support you in completing university applications through UCAS
- help you to apply to the University Centre Wigan & Leigh College
- support you to develop your personal statement
- provide information on student funding from Student Finance England.
Student success:
Future Professor – Esther Ndongala
Former School: Harper Green School
Grades: A* Fine Art, A Maths and A Physics
University: BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics – University of Manchester
It was great to be able to combine sciences with art. I really enjoyed the Extended Project Qualification – Inspired by my Art A Level, I made a Regency dress inspired by Jane Austin. All of my tutors were the best, they really made my college experience
Future Chartered Surveyor – Corey Kelly
Former school: Westhoughton High School
Course: T Level (Civil Engineering)
Destination: Level 6 Chartered Surveying – University of Salford
Degree Apprenticeship (Quantifying/Supervising) with Sterling Plastering
“Work experience has been great and the college helped me find the placement. I’ve seen lots of different sides to the construction industry as you get to see what it’s like on site.
It’s a good qualification to have and it’s also helped me with job interviews too.
“Not many job applicants my age have the work experience I have from doing this course, and it’s equivalent to 3 A levels.”
Future Child Psychologist – Maynara Baptista
Former school: The Westleigh School
Course: Level 3 Health & Social Care
Grades: Distinction Distinction Distinction
Destination: BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology – Goldsmiths, University of London
“This course includes lots of different aspects of healthcare, which helped me decide what I want to do as we learn about different career options.
“I’m interested in psychology and neuroscience because I want to help people, particularly teenagers, open up and deal with their problems.”
Millie Watson
“It was great to be able to combine sciences with art. I really enjoyed the Extended Project Qualification – Inspired by my Art A Level, I made a Regency dress inspired by Jane Austin. All of my tutors were the best, they really made my college experience”
Progression to the next course
Our dedicated team of Career Coaches and Admissions Interviewers will support you to take the next step at college. This includes:
- Tutorials about moving to the next level of course – why it could be the right step for your career prospects.
- Course advice for those who want to change subjects – not everyone gets it right the first time, so take the chance to evaluate your skills and ambition to make the next step the right step.
- Admissions interviews to confirm the move is right for you – this is a chance to get a real insight into the new subject you’re planning to move to.
What our Parents Say
“My son’s time at college allowed him to explore the range of opportunities available to him with his Level 3 qualification. Through a mixture of visits and talks by different professionals he was able to see the different careers available within the public sector and make well informed decisions by discussing his options with a careers coach.
“He decided to remain in college to continue to be supported by college staff to gain his HND and has combined this with voluntary work in a community based organisation and a part-time job in a related area. His time at college has allowed him to find his career path and develop the skills needed to secure job roles in the future.”
Andrea Chambers
“Grace has always been interested in going to university and the fashion course has given her the confidence to apply and further her creativity. The H.E. event organised by the college enabled her to speak to several universities and provided useful information on student finance. The course tutors have supported her in creating a portfolio and showcasing her design skills for her university applications.”
Michaela Guest
