Work-related qualifications at Leeds City College
Click on the subject area that interests you to see a list of the courses available to international students.
- Hair and Beauty
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Complementary Therapies
Hair & Media Make Up – Theatrical Special Effects
- Business; Fashion Retail
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Business Diploma
Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Diploma
Business Extended Diploma
Business Fast-Track Diploma
Fashion Retail Diploma
- Computing Technologies
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Applied IT Diploma
IT (Business) Diploma
IT (Games) Diploma
IT (Games) Extended Diploma
IT (Networking and System Support) Extended Diploma
IT (Networking and System Support) Fast-track Diploma
IT (Programming) Diploma
IT (Programming) Extended Diploma
IT (Software Development) Diploma
IT (Software Development) Extended Diploma
- Creative and Performing Arts
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Art & Design (Fine Art) Extended Diploma
Art & Design (Graphic Design)
Art & Design (Photography) Diploma, or Extended Diploma
Art & Design Extended Diploma
Backstage Arts (Costume, Hair and Make-Up) Diploma
Backstage Arts (Lighting, Sound and Stage) Diploma
Performing Arts Extended Diploma
Performing Arts (Acting)
Performing Arts (Dance)
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
- Creative Media Production
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Creative Media Production (Games Development) Extended Diploma
Creative Media Production (Interactive Media) Extended Diploma
Creative Media Production (Journalism)
Creative Media Production (Radio) Extended Diploma
Creative Media Production (Sound Recording) Diploma
Creative Media Production (TV & Film) Extended Diploma
Creative Media Production (Video and Animation) Extended Diploma
Creative Media Production Diploma, or Extended Diploma
- Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering Extended Diploma
- Health and Social Care; Childcare
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Childcare and Education Diploma
Health and Social Care Diploma
Health and Social Care Extended Diploma
- Hospitality and Catering
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Baking Technology (Advanced) Diploma
Hospitality BTEC Extended Diploma
- Public Services
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Public Services Extended Diploma
- Landbased studies: animal care and the environment
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Animal Management Extended Diploma
Environmental Sustainability
- Travel and Tourism
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Aviation Operations Certificate
Travel and Tourism Diploma
Travel, Hospitality and Animateur Diploma
- Sport
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Sport and Exercise Science Diploma
Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness Extended Diploma
Sport Performance and Excellence Extended Diploma
Sports Studies – Sport Development and Fitness Route BTEC National Certificate
Course information
| Level: |
3
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| Study: |
Full time
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| Duration: |
1 or 2 years |
| Age: |
16 + |
About work-related (vocational) courses
These courses are designed to give you the skills that employers are looking for; to help you get the skills you need to start a job.
These qualifications combine academic study with the opportunity to develop skills for the workplace. You can go on to Higher Education with these qualifications.
There are lots to choose from, in a wide range of subjects. At Leeds City College we are proud of the variety of courses we offer.
We work closely with businesses in this region to ensure that our courses are high quality and match the needs of the economy.
- Academic entry requirements
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You need at least 4 subjects at GCSE (Level 2)* at grade C, or above.
For most subjects you will need Maths and a good level of English – particularly written English, for the essay assignments.
* Your country’s equivalent to Level 2 studies is acceptable. If you successfully completed the national school system within your country, it is likely you will have completed Level 2 studies. If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the entry requirements, please send us copies of your certificates and we will advise you.
