1. Try it out
The best way for you to find out what Shuttleworth College is
really like is by coming along to one of our Student Experience
Days. We run them throughout the year and they give you the
chance to shadow a Shuttleworth College student and find out first
hand why we are so popular. For more information please visit the
Student Services
section of our website or call on 01767 626222.
2. Come along to an Open Day
Open Days are a
great way for you to see what Shuttleworth College can offer you.
We hold them throughout the year, and you will be able to our meet
staff and students in addition to having a tour of our
facilities.
3. Carefully choose your course
Have a good read through this prospectus and select the course
which best suits you. View more information on what type of qualification is right for you.
4. Check course entry requirements
Once you have chosen your preferred course it is important to
check the entry requirements to see which level you should start
at. Each course has entry requirements that you must be able to
fulfil.
5. Apply online
Applying online is quick and easy, and will only take a few
minutes of your time. Find the course you want to apply for via the
course search,
click the 'Apply online' button. A new window will now open up with
instructions on how to complete your application.
6. Attend an interview
When your application is received, it will be processed. We will
invite you to attend an interview with a tutor who will be able to
answer any questions you may have. Following your interview, we
will write to you again to let you know if you have been successful
and, if so, we will invite you to complete an acceptance card and
return it to us.
7. Taste of the Action
In addition we run a Taste of the Action programme each year to
give you a taste of College life and to introduce you to your
course. You will be given the opportunity to look around the
College and meet tutors and fellow students from your course.
Attendance is strongly advised – the next dates are 2nd and 3rd of
July 2012.
Don’t miss out!
The Closing Date for Applications is 31 May 2012. We interview
on a first come, first served basis and many courses fill up early.
If you miss the closing date please call us on 01767 626222 for
information on course availability.
Important information
1. In addition to any qualifications you may require, an offer
of a place on a course is subject to a successful interview.
Depending on the course you have chosen, you may also be asked to
complete a piece of practical or written work as part of the
application process.
2. We normally only accept learners who are under the statutory
school leaving age of 16 by arrangement with their school. However,
if you will be under 16 on 31 August 2012 and are interested in a
course listed in this prospectus, please ask your parent or
guardian to call the 14-16 Senior Manager on 01234 291000 to
discuss the options available to you.
Important information for University level applications
Some of our university-level (Levels 4 & 5) courses require
you to apply directly to UCAS (University & Colleges Admissions
Service). These courses are clearly marked in this prospectus, so
if you are applying for one, please apply online via the UCAS
website www.ucas.com (you will not need to complete a Shuttleworth
College application form).
For further information please download our Higher Education
prospectus or alternatively contact our Enquiries &
Guidance team on 01767 626222.