16-18
The rest of your life starts here! So what are you going to do with it? Have you always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, working with children, or making a career on the stage? Or are you not sure what job you’d like to do but know one thing: you don’t want it to feel like the standard ‘9-5’. Either way, our huge range of 16-18 vocational courses will put you on the right track towards a great career.
Forget what you think you know about studying. Here, we match your programme to your ambition. Not only will our talented teachers give you the tools to succeed, you’ll learn in a lively environment where your voice is definitely heard. You’ll also get the chance to use industry-standard facilities and find out what the real world of work is like as part of your course. It’s time to take a leap into the unknown: your future.
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Art
There’s nothing better than the sense of achievement you get from creating your own designs – apart from the thrill of seeing other people appreciate them too. Art is the ultimate way of expressing yourself, and making it your career means you’ll get to do what you love, every day.
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Graphic designers
£35,000
Artists
£30,000
Product, clothing and related designers
£46,000
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Business, Accounting and Law
Have you got what it takes to make it in the business world? Whether you want to specialise in accountancy, marketing or human resources, or have your sights set on rising to the top as a CEO, our experienced tutors and strong business partnerships will set you on the right track to succeed.
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Management consultants and business analysts
£42,000
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
£46,000
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.
£34,000
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Dance
Do you live to dance, whether that’s ballet, contemporary, hip hop or all three? Then come and join your tribe: on our dance courses your fellow students will be as dedicated to their craft as you are, and just as determined to succeed in this highly competitive sector.
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Dancers and choreographers
£54,000
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.
£15,000
Further education teaching professionals
£48,000
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Drama
For some people, the stage is quite simply the best place in the world. If you love the limelight and are happiest when you’re expressing yourself through acting, study with us and you could follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are now making their names on TV and in the West End.
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Actors, entertainers and presenters
£37,000
Arts officers, producers and directors
£48,000
Therapy professionals n.e.c.
£64,000
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Fashion
Imagine seeing your designs worn on the catwalk – or in the high street! If you live and breathe fashion and want to show the world your creative ideas, studying on one of our courses will help you succeed in this exciting, fast-paced industry.
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Product, clothing and related designers
£46,000
Tailors and dressmakers
£29,000
Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers
£26,000
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Health and Social Care
There are few careers where you get to make a real difference to people’s lives, but health and social care is one of them. If you’re drawn to helping people – especially those who are vulnerable or socially excluded – taking one of our government-recognised courses will open the door to a very rewarding career.
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Health services and public health managers and directors
£105,000
Senior care workers
£25,000
Care workers and home carers
£35,000
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IT and Computing
Think of an industry…and now imagine it without IT and computing. Digital skills are the backbone of our modern world and people with these skills are urgently needed by businesses across the capital. By studying IT and computing, you can not only find a job, you can become part of the future.
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IT engineers
£46,000
Programmers and software development professionals
£52,000
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.
£45,000
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Media
Filmmaker, animator, graphic designer…working in the media sector means using your creative skills to entertain, educate and inform. On our media courses you’ll learn the latest techniques, get your hands on state-of-the-art equipment, and build that all-important showreel or portfolio.
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- Progression Diploma in Creative Arts (Level 1) Programme
- Progression Diploma in Creative Media (Games Design and Animation Pathway) (Level 2) Programme
- Progression Diploma in Creative Media for Film & TV (Level 2) Programme
- UAL Diploma in Creative Media: Games Design, Graphic Design & Animation Pathway (Level 3) Programme
- UAL Diploma in Creative Media: TV & Film Production Design & Animation Pathway (Level 3) Programme
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Public relations professionals
£57,000
Advertising and public relations directors
£82,000
Graphic designers
£35,000
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Music
Working in the music business is exhilarating, highly creative and great fun – but it can also be a tough gig. You’ll need expertise and industry experience as well as mere talent if you’re going to succeed. Give yourself the best chance of doing what you love for a living by taking one of our music courses.
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Musicians
£35,000
Other skilled trades n.e.c.
£35,000
Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.
£15,000
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Science
In the UK there’s a severe shortage of people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills, which are vital for the growth of sectors like healthcare and mobile communications. Studying on one of our science courses will help you to access the wide range of fascinating jobs these sectors have to offer.
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Travel and Tourism
Working in travel and tourism means meeting new people, experiencing new places and dealing with new situations every day – broadening your horizons like no other job. If helping customers have the holiday of their dreams sounds like the role for you, book your ticket now by taking one of our travel and tourism courses.
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- Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry on the Ground (Level 1 & 2) Programme
- Certificate to Aviation, Travel and Tourism (Level 2) Programme
- Diploma in Cabin Crew (Level 2) Programme
- Diploma Pathway to Travel and Tourism (Level 3) Programme
- Introduction to Aviation and Travel & Tourism (Level 1) Programme
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Travel agents
£26,000
Travel agency managers and proprietors
£63,000
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.
£24,000
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Kimberley Cooper
"I’m so glad I chose the path I did – studying such a vocational course at Southwark College was great for my CV, and now I’m doing the job I always wanted to do."
Jadzia Francis
"I’ve become more confident and more accepting of things that I may not be able to control, I’ve learnt to use my time well, valuing my time here and enjoying every minute that happens."
Tommy Warner
"I loved Lewisham, as they did plays that were similar and the same standard as those at drama school, which made the transition to higher education much easier."
Duayne Sanford
"I’m currently touring with electronic soul band Honne, and have been travelling the world with them for three years. We’ve played prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, Latitude, Leeds Festival and BBC Big Weekend in the UK and – further afield – Coachella, Seoul Jazz Festival and Austin City Limits."
Eka Triandapilidi
After a very successful year in Level 1 ESOL, Eka started her career path with a teaching assistant job in a primary school in Bromley. She is very happy and sees this as an opportunity to inspire and motivate children and to continue improving her own English skills, wherever possible.
Gentjana Aliaj
"One highlight of my time at university has been the opportunity to meet professionals in my field whose work and research has completely changed my perspective of the world we live in."
Kelly Bridgewater
"The course has given me a new life and made me believe that I can do what I want to do. Now the course is coming to an end, I can honestly look back and say that I’m pleased I took the step to further my education."
