16-19 Courses

On the T-level Accounting course, you will be developing team and professional skills to get you ready for employment, as well as all the essential knowledge to be a successful accountant. Accounting is an exciting, dynamic and in-demand career - every organisation needs people who understand the numbers. If you enjoy maths, like solving problems, and have an eye for detail, accounting could be a great career choice for you.

Floristry is far more than flower arranging. Of course, you will learn all the skills you will need to produce amazing displays, but you will also be designing and making structures for more elaborate installations and learning how to look after flowers. Think of it as 3D art with flowers. Your introduction to all aspects of the business will range from customer care to stock
control to sales. Along the way you will learn all about the land-based sector, some plant biology, design principles and how to use a wide range of tools and materials so that you are ready to move into your career. Besides the familiar high street shops, many florists specialise in wholesale, weddings, corporate events or work freelance. There are many options once you complete your T-level.

The horticulture industry offers a range of careers and contributes over £24 billion to the UK economy. If you are interested in plants, have a creative flair or enjoy the scientific element, then horticulture could be the course for you. Horticulture will often take the classroom outside for much of the course, where learners will gain an understanding of plants, trees, garden therapy, pest control, aquatics and lawns. Throughout the course you will learn all about their biology and how to grow and keep them healthy. You will learn the skills of landscaping a garden using paths, fences, pergolas and creating planting schemes and how to safely use the tools and materials necessary to complete the jobs. Along the way, you will learn about pest control, soil improvement and how to create habitats for nature. You will explore the wider land-based sector and also the commercial and organisational skills for managing a garden or horticultural business.

Explore the ancient world and understand how its legacy affects society today. We embark on a voyage of discovery that takes you first through the incredible stories of the clash between Greece and Persia, analysis of the war between Sparta and Athens and more in depth study of the Spartan politics and society. We cover the Roman Emperors from the first, Augustus to Nero, whose reputations will be a focus of discussion, through to the invasion and Romanisation of Britain. Where better to study this fantastic period than Cirencester? An exciting and engaging A-level with straightforward assessment.

If you are passionate about animals and want to make a difference in their lives, then the animal T-level is for you. This two-year technical qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in a range of animal care and management occupations.

This exciting and active course will give you the chance to work with and study a variety of animals in both practical and classroom settings. This course will support you in developing a range of real employability skills, as well as the personal qualities and attitudes needed for success in a working life with animals. It can also enable you to progress to Level 3 courses.

Are you fascinated by how the human body works? Do you want to learn more about this incredible machine? If so our exciting Applied Human Biology course is perfect for you! Have you ever wondered exactly how the body is able to control and maintain different internal conditions? Why do some people’s immune systems attack their own cells? How do bacteria, viruses and other pathogens specifically cause disease? These are just some of the questions you will explore the answers to. The course is delivered by experienced and approachable lecturers who are there to support you throughout your learning. Human biology is an enthralling subject and we look forward to sharing our enthusiasm for it with you.

Ever wanted to explain other people’s behaviour, or even your own? Unsure about how we can know for sure what another person might be thinking? Considering a career in psychology, counselling, social care, mental health or in supporting people in general? This could be the course for you. This course provides you with a starting basis to the applied psychology sector by focusing on up to date theories and including the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required to succeed in the sector.

The Creative Industries has seen significant growth in recent years, which has given rise to the T-Level in Craft & Design. The T-Level is a key stepping stone to an apprenticeship, a career or higher education within a creative field. This two year course will allow students to develop a sound understanding and awareness of running a creative business, alongside theoretical knowledge of how the individual works within organisations of all sizes, whilst gaining a valuable work placement Students will be able to choose to work within an occupational specialism in year 2 which might include fashion/textiles, ceramics, furniture or jewellery making. The T-Level in Craft & Design will be taught in brand-new, specialist teaching rooms in the new ‘Art Lofts’ at Cirencester College, and delivered by highly skilled lecturers and technicians. The creative skills learnt will encourage students to develop their confidence in a wide range of materials, processes and design and making. All of the different elements of the T-Level will be delivered through project based learning with a mixture of hands on making, team work, employability skills and research and presentation opportunities.
Did you know?
New for 2024 - In 2019 Creative Industries contributed £116 billion to the UK economy and grew twice as fast between 2011 and 2019 than the rate of the UK economy as a whole. Between 2019 & 2020 Creative Industries accounted for over 2.2 million jobs. “72% of the creative workforce are highly qualified, i.e. hold a degree/ higher level qualification (Level 4 or higher) or equivalent compared with 45% for the whole economy in 2019” (Source: DCMS 2021)

Do you want to make a difference in the world? The study of biology will prepare you for a variety of careers, from conservation to medicine, where you can do just that. The course is delivered by a team of enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable lecturers who will introduce you to the wonderful diversity of the biological sciences. Have you ever wondered how your heart is able to beat on its own? How exactly does your immune system protect you from constant attack? Could GM crops reduce world hunger? These are just some of the areas we will explore. Throughout the course you will also carry out a range of investigations to improve your practical skills, problem solving ability and confidence, applying your knowledge to new and different contexts. We think Biology is an awe-inspiring subject and we hope you will too.

This Business transition programme gives you more than just the opportunity to learn from practical business experiences, you will be introduced to the world of business, examining concepts and ideas and the opportunity to gain practical work experience, helping you to understand how and why businesses operate. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. This programme is designed to take you straight into employment, an apprenticeship or progression onto our T-level business qualifications at Level 3.

The Business Management and Administration T-level offers young people a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience and important theoretical knowledge of how businesses operate, and how they can have a meaningful impact when they enter the workforce. You will be developing team and professional skills to get you ready for employment as well as all the essential knowledge needed for the sector.

The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the sector. You will study different types of business, analyse what works and what doesn’t and understand how they innovate and respond to challenges.

As well as a robust work experience element of the course, each student will have the choice of studying one stand alone occupational specialism: Business Improvement, Team Leadership/Management, Business Support.

Business is a fascinating subject and looks at real world problems such as: How can businesses maximise profits? How do you grow a business? How do businesses create products which customers want? How do businesses motivate their staff? The course provides an engaging curriculum whether you are thinking of a future as an entrepreneur, senior manager or even specialising in a business field such as marketing or finance! The course provides an excellent academic grounding as well as the added value of developing knowledge and skills which will be useful throughout your career such as budgeting, leadership and problem solving.

This is a Level 2 course available to all students if it fits to your timetable. It is designed for those who would like to work as cabin crew, including the duties carried out by cabin crew. It will provide you with the knowledge you need to carry out the role.

Chemistry is everywhere, from the reactions happening in your body keeping you alive, to the shampoo you use to wash your hair, or even the fuel needed to heat your home or run your car! Studying Chemistry involves an exploration of matter at a molecular level, it is often seen as the ‘central’ science providing insights into a variety of interlinking physical and biological phenomena. Have you ever wondered: What makes perfume smell? How fireworks have so many different colours? How new drugs are discovered? These are just some of the questions you will be able to answer by studying Chemistry.

Do you want a career supporting children/young people through their education and experiences? Then the T-level in Childcare and Education is the course for you. Covering a wide range of aspects of learning, development and offering practical experience, this course would help you prepare for a career as an Early Years Practitioner, Primary School Teacher and many more.

Classical Civilisation (often just called ‘Classics’) is the original humanities subject; it will immerse you into an exciting cultural study that focuses on the ancient civilisations of Greece, Rome and Persia. This fascinating subject is multi-disciplinary and very highly-regarded by universities. The overarching cultural focus that Classics provides lends itself to important debates about identity and our place in the world which are of vital importance to us today.

Computer Scientists are changing the world all of the time. They dream up creative, practical solutions and work with other smart, inspiring people to invent, design, and create things that matter.

Through theoretical analysis and hands-on practical work, you will learn the core principles of computing and programming and how to apply them.

This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the technical and practical aspects of building services engineering including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems.

This T-level is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of various aspects of the construction and built environment sector, with a focus on
design, surveying and planning.

This is an exciting two-year course designed for students with an academic interest in crime and its impact on society. Criminology is a social science, and invites us to study crime and criminal behaviour in an analytical way. We explore a range of criminological theories to help explain why people commit crimes, and assess policies designed to reduce crime. We examine the process of criminal investigations, the prosecution of suspects and consider how and why criminals are punished. We also study the criminal justice system in Britain, and understand the role that different agencies play in tackling the problem of crime.

Art and Design 3D is distinguishable in this option by the emphasis placed upon the creative and functional response to a design brief or context. This course provides an exciting opportunity for learners to experiment with a range of materials and contexts, such as product design, body adornment and jewellery, architecture and ceramics. 3D Design will help you develop your own ideas and hands on modelling and product making opportunities to explore design communication and problem solving. Students are encouraged to design sustainably and incorporate three dimensional research, communication and analytical skills, including organisation and self-management, valuable to a huge range of careers.

Do you enjoy coding and solving problems? If so this T-level course is for you. Programming and problem-solving are some of the most sought-after skills in the IT industry. Whether you enjoy solving problems or coding for apps and games, this course can open the gate for you into this fantastic rapidly expanding industry. In this qualification you will learn to code in a range of different languages and understand how organisations develop software within the industry.

Data collection and management is crucial for modern businesses and companies need professionals who can use spreadsheets, databases, and creative thinking to use and present this information clearly. If you’ve always enjoyed managing information, working with numbers and influencing big decisions – this could be the course for you! Digital Business Services use and develop your data and computing skills to apply them to real business settings. For example, using website trend data to redevelop and maximise sales for an online retail company, or tracking using data to support users healthy habits on a health and
fitness application. After the course you could join a career where you collect, analyse and report data to identify new clients, products or improve training and processes. This all helps companies become more effective, supportive, and profitable. Whatever area of business you want to go into, these skills will help you get there.