As a student, you will need a suitable device to use our digital services, such as checking timetables, receiving emails from teachers, using our online virtual learning environments and completing assignments.
If you already own a device that meets the technical requirements of your course, you are welcome to bring it with you to college.
You could also consider Easy4U, a convenient rental and help-to-buy scheme designed specifically for Cirencester College students.
If you are applying for a College bursary this will help you with the cost of an appropriate device.
Each course is listed below with the recommended minimum device specification.
If you have any queries regarding the device you need for college, please email us using the following address – Device.Help@cirencester.ac.uk
Use this table to check the minimum recommended device for each course. If a device is listed against your course, it is the minimum specification we recommend. Some courses may work with several device types, while specialist courses may need a more specific device.
If your course is not listed below there is no need to have your own device. We politely request that if you have a device, it stays in your bag for lessons in these courses.
| Course | Tablet + physical keyboard | Windows 8GB | Windows 16GB | Windows touchscreen | High spec Windows | Mac Neo | MacBook Air/Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-level Progression Programme (APP) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Accounting A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Accounting T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Ancient History A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Animal Care & Management T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Art: Fashion, Textiles T-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Biology A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Business Management and Administration T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Business Studies A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Chemistry A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Classical Civilisation A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Computer Science A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | — |
| Criminology Level 3 Diploma | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Design - 3D Design A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T-level | — | — | — | — | Recommended | — | — |
| Digital Media Level 3 | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Digital T-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | — |
| Drama & Theatre Studies A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| EPQ | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Economics A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Education & Early Years T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Electronics A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | — |
| Engineering T-level | — | — | — | — | Recommended | — | — |
| English A-levels (Language and/or Literature) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Environmental Science A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Equine Management Level 3 Extended Diploma | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Esports Extended Certificate | — | — | — | — | Recommended | — | — |
| Film Studies A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Fine Art A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Geography A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Geology A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Graphic Communication A-level | Suitable | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Health T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| History A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| History of Art A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Human Biology Level 3 | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Languages A-level (French and Spanish) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Law A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Legal Services T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Marketing T-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Mathematical Studies: Core Maths | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Mathematics A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — | Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Media Studies A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Media: Broadcast and Production T-level (Content Creation and Production) | — | — | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — | Recommended |
| Music Technology/Performance | — | — | — | — | — | — | Recommended |
| Outdoor Adventure Instructor Training Level 3 | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Performing Arts Extended Diploma | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Photography A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Physics A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Politics A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Psychology A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Religious Studies A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Sociology A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Sport and Exercise Science | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Sport and Physical Activity | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Statistics A-level | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| T-level Foundation Year in Animal | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| T-level Foundation Year in Business | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| T-level Foundation Year in Digital (ICT) | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | — |
| T-level Foundation Year in Digital (Media) | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| T-level Foundation Year in Equine | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| T-level Foundation Year in Health | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Textiles A-level | — | — | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | — | Recommended |
| Travel and Tourism (including Cabin Crew) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Uniformed Protective Services National Certificate | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Uniformed Services Level 3 Diploma | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
| Upgrade Study Programme | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | — |
These are the minimum specifications linked to the device types shown in the table.
| Tablet + physical keyboard | Tablet with a physical keyboard. Suitable for note-taking, web access, research, college systems and general coursework. |
|---|---|
| Windows 8GB | Windows laptop with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage or above, and a low specification CPU. Suitable for general college work and standard online tools. |
| Windows 16GB | Windows laptop with 16GB RAM, 500GB storage and a mid-range CPU. Recommended for courses that need stronger performance or more demanding applications. |
| Windows touchscreen | Windows touchscreen laptop with 16GB RAM, 500GB storage and a mid-range CPU. Recommended where drawing, annotation or practical digital work may be useful. |
| High spec Windows | High specification Windows laptop with 16GB RAM, 500GB storage, Nvidia GPU or equivalent, and a mid/high specification CPU. Recommended for courses that need specialist software or higher graphics performance. |
| Mac Neo | Apple Mac Neo with 256GB or 512GB storage. Suitable where Apple devices are supported for general course use. |
| MacBook Air/Pro | Apple MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, 500GB storage and M2 chip or newer. Recommended for selected creative and media courses. |
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