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 for Film & TV (Level 2) Programme
- Progression Diploma in Creative Media for Games Design (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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Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
£26,000
Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
£17,000
Clergy
£35,000
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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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Stephen Maclellan
Music is a subject you study because you love it – which might not go for every subject. It’s an area where you can really unleash your creative streak and it allows you to work in a really cool industry.
Rhys Gennery
My apprenticeship has so far helped me along my career path. It’s guided me into what I want to do in the future, and given me an insight into what I could be - or achieve - within the next five years.
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.
Elena Cebotari
The staff here have shown me how to get better and improve my work – and I’ve already started seeing a difference, even after only 2 months. We also get amazing professional work placements – like the Plague Event at the National Maritime Museum.
Selina Jones
The course at Lewisham Southwark College has changed my life. I feel like I’ve really grown, been challenged, exposed, and come out the other side. I owe nearly everything I’ve achieved this year to Karla and the College.
Jason Borley
If I were to give advice to others considering performing arts, I’d say be yourself, don’t worry about what others think. Being different makes you unique. Work hard and take every opportunity that comes your way and don’t stress out – enjoy your time learning and believe in yourself.
Toby Ott
Blackheath-based Toby Ott, 24, has been blind from birth - but this hasn’t stopped him pursuing further and higher education qualifications.
Nicole Harrison
The Digital Media course pushed my skills in media that I’d never discovered before like photoshoot, indesign, audition and premiere pro. By using these softwares consistently, my work began to evolve from traditional to modern.
