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.
£21,000
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
£44,000
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
£47,000
Programmers and software development professionals
£56,000
Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.
£47,000
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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: 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.
£21,000
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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.
£32,000
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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Travel agents
£23,000
Travel agency managers and proprietors
£63,000
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.
£24,000
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The Learning Centre is well equipped with HE book collections, and the staff in the Centre have always been very helpful and friendly.
Dan Sherwood
I’ve learnt that the best thing you can do is get your head down, work hard and put in the hours – it’s worth it.
Ibrahim Shote
Southwark College is a vibrant place where you get prepared for the world outside of education. When I was there I was in the company of good friends, I had an amazing tutor, and we were all doing what we loved to do. It was hard work but it didn’t feel like it.
Serica Kavaz
I’ve enjoyed going back to college at Lewisham Southwark College where the tutors have been really supportive and I have made some great friends. I would definitely recommend doing an apprenticeship to anyone who’s thinking about it.
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.
Caldeen Benjamin Kusi-mensah
I chose to study at Lewisham Southwark College because it was the only College nearby that specialised in Performing Arts. The course included Drama, dancing and singing, all of which I was keen to pursue.
Bobby Packham
I’m only three months into my one-year apprenticeship, and have learnt a lot in that time. The more I work, the more comfortable and confident I feel in my role.
Indre Navickaite
One of the things the College has taught me is to set my goals much higher because you never know what you can achieve until you try. Once I have some experience, my plan is to set up my own theatre company and work with people from different cultures around the world.
