Thinking about your options after GCSEs?
Approaching the end of secondary school is a big moment in all our lives. It is a time filled with excitement about the future and the many possibilities to come. Sometimes, knowing what to do after your GCSEs can feel tough.
However, everyone is welcome at Bridgwater College. Whatever your background, and whatever your learning style, we encourage all students to join us and follow their passions.
That’s why we offer a number of different pathways for you to choose from.
Our Pathways
There are four main routes available to School Leavers at Bridgwater College. We call these ‘pathways’, and you’ll hear about them a lot whenever you interact with us! Each have their own unique traits and benefits, and it’s best to consider what you like to study and how you like to learn.
Each pathway and each course involves a different style of learning, and different set of requirements. Thinking about your own learning style will be a huge help in picking the right course. For example, would you prefer your grades to be determined by exams or by coursework; do you enjoy more practical lessons or are you a fan of traditional academia? These questions will help you find the course that you will not only enjoy, but thrive doing, ensuring you make the most of your time here.
A Levels
At Bridgwater College, we offer a dynamic and engaging A Level programme designed to help you thrive, with exclusive enrichment opportunities, international trips, and expert tutelage from devoted staff.
T Levels
T Levels are forward-thinking qualifications designed to prepare you for skilled employment, university, or higher apprenticeships. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom, and 20% on a vital industry placement.
Technical & Professional Qualifications
Designed to bridge the gap between education and real careers, our hands-on courses are perfect for students who learn best by doing.
Apprenticeships
We’re proud to be a part of one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education apprenticeships. If you’re ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience while you study, an apprenticeship could be the next step for you.
Parents & Carers Hub
Here on behalf of your young person? We’ve created a dedicated hub for parents and carers to give you all the information and guidance you need as your child begins their journey into further education with us.
Seeing is believing!
Join us at an Open Event to learn first-hand about our School Leaver offerings. We run several throughout an academic year, usually in October, January, and June.
Making the most of college
My College Advantage
At the heart of everything we do is one clear goal: we want to see you thrive. My College Advantage – also known as the UCS College Group Advantage – is our commitment to developing not just academically capable students, but confident, skilled, and future-ready individuals.
It focuses on 7 categories that are weaved into every element of your studies, whether in-or-out of the classroom:
- Career Readiness
- Personal Empowerment & Wellbeing
- Global Citizenship & Sustainability
- Growth Mindset & Resilience
- Excellence in Action
- Digitally Confident
- Leadership & Management.
Applying to us – or any of the institutions in the UCS College Group – is super easy. Applications are handled online, and you’ll be guided through every step of the way.
First, find a course or build you own personalised prospectus with our My Courses tool.
When you’re happy, hit the apply now button, and you’ll be taken to the full application form.
You can apply for more than one course, but we ask that you don’t apply for more than three.
You may have to interview multiple times if your chosen courses are very different.
If you have any issues, please get in touch with our Information & Advice Team.
Our website houses all the required information you need to work out what you may be entitled to. Head on over to our Student Support hub to get started.
If you have any unanswered questions, our Information & Advice Team is ready to help.
That’s OK – our online Career Coach tool is designed to help establish some potential career options for you.
Alternatively, we recommend you talk to your Careers Teacher or a member of our School Liaisons team whenever they get a chance.
Our Schools Liaison Team often visit local schools in their area, so be sure to make the most of this insightful, helpful bunch!
If in doubt, come along to one of our Open Events and we’d be happy to help.
If you cannot find an answer to your question on our website, you can ask us a question by completing our General Enquiry form.
A member of the Bridgwater College team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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