Preparing you for life after College

University Application

We want to ensure that each and every student who studies at Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form is given every opportunity to progress to the highest level. If you are thinking about applying to university, we can offer you the best advice and guidance to ensure that you choose the right university and prepare a strong application.

Some universities are well known for providing outstanding higher education in particular subjects, for example Loughborough University for Sport or Aston University for Business. If you are going to study a university course – make it the BEST course at the BEST university! Our highly trained and experienced tutors and student support team offer advice about which universities are best for your chosen career, to ensure you get a step ahead on your career path.

Everyone has heard about Oxford and Cambridge – but how about the Russell Group or 1994 Group universities? The Russell Group represents the 20 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector. The 1994 Group brings together 19 internationally renowned research-intensive universities.

The College currently has students studying in the majority of these prestigious institutions and in 2010 our students progressed to the University of Oxford, King’s College London, The University of Manchester, Newcastle University, Durham University, The University of Warwick and other prestigious institutions. Amongst tough competition, students have joined the elite of British education, taking up places to read Medicine, Dentistry, Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture and Pharmacy. Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form class of 2010 will be leading the way in innovative industries to become the next generation of world leaders in their field.

If you want to join the elite of British education, we will help you to achieve this dream!

Reaching your potential

Careers Guidance

Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form has a highly qualified Careers Guidance Team who work with students to ensure that they progress successfully after their course. One-to-one guidance appointments are available to help students make the right decisions for their future. Within Student Services there is a careers library and browsing area containing a range of relevant literature and software. This includes university prospectuses, careers books, software packages and job skills workbooks. Information is available on a variety of topics including taking a gap year, preparing CVs, improving your interviewing skills and job hunting.

Emily Boocock - Now reading Classics at the University of Oxford