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  • History - Early Modern A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Study the despotic reign of the Tudors and Louis XIV of France. A Level Early Modern History is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics between 1485 – 1715AD such as Monarchy, Conflict and Religion in Tudor England, and France in the 17th Century. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Law, English and History.

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  • History - Modern

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Study the rise of the Nazis in Germany and the Industrial Revolution. A Level Modern History is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics between 1783-1991 such as Britain, Democracy and Nazism. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Law, English and History.

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  • HR Support - Level 3 Apprenticeship (WBL)

    Apprenticeships (16+)

    This Level 3 Apprenticeship is the entry route for a career in HR. The HR Support Apprenticeship is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in Human Resources, or wishing to specialise in this field or gain management responsibilities. Anyone interested in this career should expect to learn and regularly apply a host of HR solutions towards various challenges and situations that may occur as well as provide relevant advice to departments within their organisation.

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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 3 Creative Media Production UAL

    School Leavers (16-18)

    This is the first step in getting you a career in the TV and Film industry. Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Television and Film Production.  You will also have the opportunity to gain work experience externally and in the college’s own production company RunshawTV.  Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the Media Industry.

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  • Mathematics A Level

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Pure Maths + Statistics + Mechanics = Qualification. A Level Mathematics is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a wide range of degree courses at university.

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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. A Level Media Studies is a two year course and a dynamic and fast-moving subject that helps students understand the most influential aspect of modern life – the mass media in all its forms.

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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 will give you the opportunity to explore all areas of composing, performing and listening. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress to study Music at either university or at music college.

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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. Music Technology is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in music technology. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject will gain a single vocational qualification, which is equivalent in point score to a complete A level, and will typically progress to further undergraduate study.

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