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Advice for College Students

Start this September!

There is still time to start a course with us which begins this September.

Whether you have just started your first year (Year 12) and now wish to leave, or just finished your second year (Year 13) of sixth form, there are options available for this September, however at this late stage of the application cycle spaces are limited and some courses are already full. We are only able to offer late enrolments on full and part-time courses should a space be available and you meet the published entry criteria.

Late Applications are still available for a number of degree-level and higher education programmes through University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute.

Full-time Courses

We have many learners who study with us after having done Year 12 or 13 at their local sixth form.

Some have finished their first year and are looking to switch from A levels to a vocational programme such as a BTEC or NVQ. Generally BTECs have a more vocational and practical focus, with many students finding this a learning style they prefer and more suitable to their chosen career.

Many students finish their A Levels and then do a one-year diploma with us in order to top-up their UCAS points. Others maybe looking to move onto courses which requires an AS/A Level or equivalent as a pre-requisite to entry.

Advice sessions are available at both our Braintree and Colchester campuses. Visit us on the dates and locations shown, and we will do our best to help you enrol on a course the very same day!

Your enrolment to a course is subject to an offer being made to you by the course department, your grades meeting the published entry criteria and if spaces are still available on the programme in question.

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Apprenticeships

I’m looking for an Apprenticeship – what are my options?

There are a number of options available to you at this stage of the application cycle. If you are interested in an Apprenticeship and have a contract offer of employment in place then please choose the option for your age from the below:

15 – 18 years old: Complete Our Late Application Form ***This application form should only be completed if you have an employer lined up with a contract offer. If you do not have an employer in place please see the options below***

19 years or older: Please click the ’19+ Years – How to Apply’ button located on each individual apprenticeship course page, where you will be taken to the application form.

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What if I don’t have an employer?

If you do not have a contract offer of employment from an employer in place then there a number of options still available to you.

For year 12 and 13 learners we are able to offer advice session appointments with our apprenticeship advisors. We also have apprenticeship vacancies available throughout the year in a variety of industries. You can see the current vacancies we have with employers and make an application using the link below:

View our live vacancies

Join our Talent Pool

You can also register to join our Talent Pool. All you have to do is complete and submit our Talent Pool application form, attend a pre-screening assessment/interview and be available when contacted. We will then send your details along with your profile to employers looking for an apprentice, inform you if you are selected and send your guidance to prepare you for interview.

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Degree Level Study

If you have finished your A Levels or a BTEC this summer and are looking to move onto degree level study, at University Centre Colchester we are still accepting applications, either through UCAS Clearing for full-time applications and direct to University Centre Colchester for part-time applications.

Courses available at University Centre Colchester

Ask a Question

Join us at our upcoming University Centre Colchester Advice Event on Tuesday 26th August 4pm – 6pm, and get the answers you need.

This Advice Event is your opportunity to find out more about your chosen course.

Click the button below to book your place:

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Accounting Part-time Courses Levels 2,3,4

Applications for our part-time AAT Accounting Diplomas (Levels 2,3,4) are still open, and you can see the courses we offer using the link below:

View Courses and Apply

If you would like to speak to a tutor before making an application you can book an advice session using the link below:

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