Professional Studies Skills Programme
A Levels
About
Digital transformation plays a vital role in business evolution, and with a growing demand for a more enhanced and connected consumer experience, employers big and small require skilled IT and business professionals who understand the world of social and digital technologies to drive their business forward.
IT and business professionals are multi-talented and specialise in a wide range of areas from systems development and software engineering to business management and digital media.
So whether you are looking to start your own business or digitally transform a high profile organisation, this programme is a great step towards your dream career.
Entry requirements
You should have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including maths, and a grade 5 in English.
Finance
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2017), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation.
Assessed
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of year 13 and investigative and practical skills assessments.
Progression and Careers
Studying the Professional Studies Skills Programme allows you to progress on to a range of university degrees and is the first step to a range of interesting careers within fields such as:
- Business Adviser
- Business Development Manager
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Commercial Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
- Economist
Where you will study
A Level Academy, Main Campus
Duration
All A level study begins in September and will take two years to complete.
What you will study
- Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in IT
- A Level Business
- A Level English Language
Careers
Studying the Professional Studies Skills Programme allows you to progress on to a range of university degrees and is the first step to a range of interesting careers within fields such as:
- Business Adviser
- Business Development Manager
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Commercial Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
- Economist
Entry Requirements
You should have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including maths, and a grade 5 in English.
Course Fees
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2017), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation.
Apply
To apply for Professional Studies Skills Programme , use the online application form or call 0151 477 5850 for more information.
Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted and given a date for your Interview Evening. Learner Services Advisers and course tutors will be available to speak with you and provide advice, guidance and information about College life.