At Bury College we have the right route for you.

Depending on your talents, career ambitions and qualifications, you can choose to study one of four pathways suited to your individual needs. 

As well as your qualification, your study programme will include career enhancing work placements, exciting enrichment opportunities, impartial careers advice and guidance, as well as access to a range of wellbeing and student support services.

A Levels

Bury College A Level Centre is a great place to study. We are an inclusive college community that will support you to achieve your full potential through an engaging, interesting and personalised study programme.

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V Levels

V Levels are new Level 3 qualifications that offer an exciting, more applied alternative to traditional A Levels. Equivalent to an A Level, they combine academic learning with practical, career-focused skills, allowing you to explore a career area before specialising further.

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T Levels

T Levels are new, high-quality technical qualifications which are an exciting alternative to A-levels and apprenticeships. You will combine classroom theory with practical learning and an 45-day industry placement.

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Vocational Programmes

Our vocational study programmes use practical and theoretical learning to help you develop work-related skills and technical understanding. The college is committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career.

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Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job where you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain experience and get paid. By the end of an apprenticeship, you will have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

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Full-time Course Guide

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