The Applied Professional Engineering courses incorporate exciting opportunities for students to develop their understanding and learning of engineering, in preparation for progression into engineering apprenticeships or continuing to university. The programme allows for a one-year transition programme, studying on a L2 BTEC or L3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for two years equivalent to 3 A Levels, which gives learners the opportunity to develop key underpinning skills and knowledge, in fundamental subject areas, such as; Engineering Design, Engineering Mathematics and Computer Aided Design, all taught by industry expert Lecturers.

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Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Moving Image (editing, lighting and camera), Digital Print, Photography and Audio Editing.  Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L3 Creative Media Production (Film and TV). A practical, work-based approach to learning, based on the television and film industry.

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The course is structured so that our learners will undertake a range of practical based projects throughout the two year programme, providing the foundations which allow our learners to flourish, with many continuing on to university degrees in a chosen specialism. Some of our learners have gone on to gain entry into renowned establishments including Salford University, Edge Hill University, Ravensbourne in London and Bournemouth University.

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Pure Maths + Statistics + Mechanics = Qualification. Knowledge of mathematics is fundamental to many areas of higher education and there is a national shortage of trained mathematicians. Mathematics complements studies in many areas such as the sciences, finance, economics, business, computer studies and engineering. Research has shown that a degree in mathematics can give graduates a highly increased earning capacity and provides career choices which are the envy of many other graduates.

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Radio, Sound, Marketing, TV, Film… the media frenzy goes on. Read all about it now and click below for more. Media studies at Runshaw College is a dynamic and fast-moving subject that helps students understand the most influential aspect of modern life – the mass media in all its forms. Our students develop critical thinking skills and twothirds of all Runshaw Media students can expect to achieve an A or B grade.

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Join a music band and learn all about jazz, solo work and instruments. A Level Music is a two year course which progresses naturally from GCSE Music, covering performing, composing and listening. The course allows students to develop a full range of musical skills across the three disciplines.

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Gain skills and a qualification in creating high quality audio recording, with use of our Music Studio. This course is specifically designed to give you an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain a qualification in producing high quality audio. Skills are developed from both the Musical and Engineering perspective. These are delivered with industry expectations and progression at the core of the curriculum. This is a BTEC qualification equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. It is studied as part of the A Level Programme alongside 2 or 3 other subjects and carries the same UCAS points as 1.5 A Levels!

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A simple question: Is Philosophy at Runshaw worth studying? The answer is yes. Here’s why. Philosophy at Runshaw challenges fundamental assumptions about ourselves and how we relate to the world around us, students always leave the classroom with even more questions than they came in with. Philosophers ask penetrating questions, and are not satisfied with easy answers.

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Picture this: a studio with the facility to take a photo and image manipulate it in our photography suites or dark room. Photography at Runshaw offers an in-depth knowledge of both traditional and digital processes. The course allows students to start at the very basics of photography incorporating analogue camera work, darkroom and f ilm processes and experimental historic processes; this is then complimented by the introduction of using digital equipment and software such as Photoshop and Lightroom.

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You think it’s all over? We’ve only just started. Students will experience interactive and innovative approaches to learning on this Sport & Physical Education course. Teachers ensure that students undertake a range of interesting and exciting activities within lessons to underpin learning and develop understanding.

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Understand the physics of Earth, from energy to electricity, how does it all work? Physics is the study of the fundamental aspects of the universe from the infinitely big to the infinitely small. It is a popular choice to study here at Runshaw, and it is a very well respected qualification by university admissions tutors and employers. This is evidenced by our 82% percentage progression to university and degree apprenticeships.

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It’s a political minefield out there. It’s your job to make sense of it all – you even get to join in debates and attend our very own Question Time, how’s that for a Party? Studying Politics at Runshaw College will help students to understand the nature and scope of the issues and questions in the modern world and to appreciate the wide range of possible solutions that are offered. This is a subject that both unites and divides people: it unites in that challenges we face such as health and education are all relevant to our lives, and divides as few seem to agree on how to deal with these challenges.

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This is a full-time course for students who want to train as Actors and so most of your classes will focus on different styles of acting. Also, when you audition for drama school, you may be asked to perform a song or to take part in movement workshops and so it is important that you also have some basic training in Singing Skills and Dance. There may be the opportunity to take one of the Performing Arts A Levels alongside this course.

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This is a full-time course for students who want to train as Dancers and so most of your classes will focus on different styles of dance. Also, when you audition for dance schools such as Bird or Laine, you are generally asked to perform a song or drama monologue. For this reason, you will also have some classes in Singing and Acting, although the majority of your course will focus on dance. There may be the opportunity to take one of the Performing Arts A Levels alongside this course.

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The focus of the PPP Musical Theatre pathway is on allowing you to develop your skills in acting, dance and singing so that you are able to pass the auditions and continue your training at a prestigious institution. On the course, you will also have the opportunity to showcase your skills in a wide range of performances. There may be the opportunity to take one of the Performing Arts A Levels alongside this course.

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