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  • Human Resources - Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

    Adults (19+)

    Runshaw College is an approved Study Centre, offering CIPD qualifications. The CIPD is the professional body for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years, they’ve been championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development, as well as driving positive change in the world of work. They are the only body in the world that can award Chartered status to individual HR and L&D professionals. CIPD’s aim is to drive sustained Organisational Performance through HR; shaping thinking, leading practice and building capability.

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  • Human Resources - Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

    Adults (19+)

    Runshaw College is an approved Study Centre, offering CIPD qualifications. The CIPD is the professional body for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years, they’ve been championing better work and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development, as well as driving positive change in the world of work. They are the only body in the world that can award Chartered status to individual HR and L&D professionals. CIPD’s aim is to drive sustained Organisational Performance through HR; shaping thinking, leading practice and building capability.

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  • IT with Business BTEC Level 1

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Over the course you will experience a variety of units chosen with current trends and demands in mind. Teachers at Runshaw are highly experienced and are also dedicated to making the time students spend with us both successful and enjoyable. Enrolling on a vocational course means you will have a 100% Computing & IT timetable and be part of a winning team!

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  • Law A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    The Legal System, Criminal Law, Law Making and the Law of Tort. ‘Judge’ for yourself… A Level Law is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Civil Law and Criminal Law. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including Law and Criminology.

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  • Leadership & Management - CMI Level 3 Principles (Adult)

    Adults (19+)

    This qualification will give you the core skills to lead a team successfully and the confidence to tackle difficult issues, like underperformance. You’ll learn how to plan, allocate and monitor work; tools and techniques to develop yourself as a leader; and how to get the most from your team.

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  • Leadership & Management - CMI Level 5 Diploma (Adult)

    Adults (19+)

    This qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. The primary role of a practising or aspiring manager and leader is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy.

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  • Level 2 & Level 3 BTEC Applied Professionals in Engineering

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Level 2 Creative Media Production UAL

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Level 3 Creative Media Production

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Mathematics A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Media Studies A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Music A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Music Technology

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Operations or Departmental Manager - Level 5 Apprenticeship (WBL)

    Apprenticeships (16+)

    An Operations or Departmental Manager is someone who manages teams and/ or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner. Working in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisation, specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed will be the same. Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring. Roles may include: Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers.

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  • Philosophy A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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