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Choosing a Course

Programmes of Study

At Doncaster College, we offer a wide range of courses for school leavers, ensuring there’s a programme of study suited to everyone. When choosing a course, we work closely with each student to create a personalised learning plan that aligns with their career goals.

Your programme of study could include:
🔵 Vocational qualifications
🔵 T Levels
🔵 Work experience opportunities
🔵 English and maths support
🔵 Enrichment activities to enhance your skills

Our expert Careers Advice and Guidance team, along with your tutors, will help you when choosing a course, ensuring you select the right course level and career path.

Level of studyEntry requirementsLevel descriptionQualifications you can achieve
Entry LevelThere are no formal entry requirementsOur entry level courses
are designed to prepare students for a Level 1 course
  • Employability skills Personal and life skills
  • Functional skills in English and maths
Level 14 GCSEs at grades 3-1 or D-G or an Entry Level 3 qualificationLevel 1 is a foundation qualification and provides students with the basic skills, knowledge and confidence to progress onto Level 2 and 3 courses
  • Level 1 vocational qualification
  • Functional skills in English and maths
Level 24 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or grade A*- D or a Level 1 qualificationLevel 2 is an intermediate qualification that will prepare you for further study or employment including apprenticeships
  • Level 2 vocational qualification
  • GCSEs
  • Intermediate Apprenticeship
Level 35 GCSEs grade 9-5 or A*-C including English and maths or a Level 2 qualificationAn advanced qualification, Level 3 programmes provide students with the knowledge and skills to progress onto university and employment including apprenticeships
  • Level 3 vocational qualification
  • AS and A Levels
  • Advanced Apprenticeship

Information, Advice and Guidance

Not sure on your options or need some extra advice?

Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Team offers impartial and unbiased information, advice and guidance to help you with your College and course choice. Visit the following page or use the following form to contact the team.

Click here to find out more about the Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Team

Contact: Careers