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Which route is right for you?

Choosing which study route to follow and what subjects to study are big decisions. By basing it on your interests and skills, what you enjoy and how you learn, you’ll study a course that you’ll love and will be heading towards an amazing career.

  1. Skills for a specific career sector
  2. Hands-on, practical experience of a specific job role
  3. Knowledge across a suite of academic subjects
  1. Qualifications that relate to a career or industry sector
  2. A qualification that's recognised by employers and universities
  3. A qualification that is recognised worldwide
  1. Not sure – but I know the sector I would like to work in
  2. Yes - I want to start straight away
  3. Not sure / yes - but I need to study at a higher level first
  1. Almost ready
  2. Yes I’m ready
  3. Not yet

If you chose mostly 1:

A vocational course or T Level might be for you! Our vocational qualifications are designed to prepare you for a career or higher-level study. Our T Level qualifications provide the opportunity to experience an industry while you study.

If you chose mostly 2:

If full-time study is not for you, then an apprenticeship can help you get started in a new career. Combine study with real work experience and earn a wage at the same time.  

If you chose mostly 3:

A-Levels might be for you! A-Levels allow you to study academic subjects in more depth and are good preparation if you are thinking of going to university.

Still not sure? If you chose a mixture of 1s, 2s and 3s or if you’re still unsure of your next step, come to one of our open events to find out more and to chat to one of our expert careers advisers.

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