Specialist Mac suites, Adobe software and amazing design facilities – welcome to A Level Graphics! With Specialist Mac suites with Adobe software and amazing design facilities, we welcome to A Level Graphics. The course encourages students to explore digital art skills as well as printmaking and mixed media. The school of Visual Arts at Runshaw really is an exciting, dynamic and challenging environment to study. We provide high quality specialist resources, equipment and technical support for all our students.

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Welcome to Level 3 Graphic Design at Runshaw College. This two year course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification and equips them with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into further or higher education, or training and apprenticeships in the creative sector. It is a stimulating and demanding course designed for those who have an interest in Graphic arts, giving you the opportunity to explore and develop your creativity.

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Over a one year course, you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge to develop your understanding of subjects such as human lifespan development and Health and Social care values. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L3 Health and Social Care course. If you are interested in working with young people and adults as a youth worker, social worker, nurse, midwife or other health professional, this is the course for you.

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If you are interested in developing skills in working with children or adults through practical activities, then this course is for you. With activities including creating picture books for children or a healthy meal for adults, you get a real feel for working with children and adults in health, care and childhood settings.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our Functional Skills courses focus on the skills needed in everyday work and social situations. They help develop practical maths skills and allow you to apply these to a range of realistic everyday situations. Whether you need to learn how to calculate percentages for work or balance your personal finances, Functional Skills Maths courses will focus on practical maths skills used in everyday life. Our courses are available at three levels (Entry Level 3, Level 1 & Level 2) and all aim to build on your current skills. The awarding body for the levels 1 & 2 is City & Guilds (C&G) and EdExcel for Entry Level 3.

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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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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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