Not sure which course?

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The Right Course

Are you considering your options and need help with deciding which qualification to take?

Our handy course comparison identifies the different elements of each qualification offered at Leeds City College to help you make an informed decision. Please note, these are typical answers but information may be dependent on the course. For more information on specific courses, check out our course pages or contact us.

Apprenticeships A-Levels Vocational Courses Degrees
Will this course pay me a wage? ✔
Do you offer these courses? ✔ ✔* ✔ ✔*
Do you need some GCSEs to do these courses? ✔ ✔ ✔
Can I progress to university from these courses? ✔ ✔ ✔ N/A
Will there be practical elements to these courses? ✔ ✔ ✔
Will I get support while studying these courses? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Are there lots of subjects to choose from with these courses? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Do these courses have more coursework than exams? ✔ ✔ N/A
Can I study these courses if I’m over 18? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Will I gain transferable skills from these courses? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Scroll across to see Vocational courses and Degrees

*A levels are offered at Leeds Sixth Form College and degrees are offered at University Centre Leeds. Both Leeds Sixth Form College and University Centre Leeds are members of Luminate Education Group.

Luminate Education Group consists of Leeds City College, University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College, Keighley College, Harrogate College and Leeds College of Music.