UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGES

University Technical Colleges

52.4832527,-1.8911545,16|Aston University Engineering Academy|/utcs/aston-university-engineering-academy/|

The Aston University Engineering Academy will open in September 2012

52.622103,-1.9942245,14|Black Country UTC|/utcs/black-country-utc/|

The Black Country UTC opened in September 2011

51.5113455,-2.5535609,15|Bristol Technology & Engineering Academy|/utcs/bristol-technology-engineering-academy/|

The Bristol Technology & Engineering Academy will open in 2013

51.8139565,-0.8227247,14|Buckinghamshire UTC|/utcs/buckinghamshire-utc/|

The Buckinghamshire UTC will open in 2013

53.8116117,-2.2019311,13|Burnley Visions Learning Trust UTC|/utcs/burnley-visions-learning-trust-utc/|

The Burnley Visions Learning Trust UTC will open in 2013

51.9132636,-0.5034711,15|Central Bedfordshire UTC|/utcs/central-bedfordshire-utc/|

The Central Bedfordshire UTC will open in 2012

52.2209535,-1.191042,13|Daventry New Technologies UTC|/utcs/daventry-new-technologies-utc/|

The Daventry New Technologies UTC will open in 2013

51.4806272,0.0727016,14|Greenwich UTC|/utcs/greenwich-utc/|

The Greenwich UTC will open in September 2013

51.530733,-0.0793043,14|Hackney UTC|/utcs/hackney-utc/|

The Hackney UTC will open in September 2012

52.9534466,-1.8481974,13|JCB Academy|/utcs/jcb-academy/|

The JCB Academy opened in September 2010

54.9664269,-1.6271074,15|Newcastle Discovery UTC |/utcs/newcastle-discovery-utc/|

The Newcastle UTC will open in September 2013.

53.42055603506401,-2.968626022338867,15|Liverpool Life Sciences UTC|/utcs/liverpool,-life-sciences-utc/|

The Liverpool, Life Sciences UTC will open in 2013.

52.9651787,-1.2137916,14|Nottingham University Technical College|/utcs/nottingham-university-technical-college/|

The Nottingham University Technical College will open in 2013

50.3696084,-4.1439356,14|UTC Plymouth|/utcs/utc-plymouth/|

The UTC Plymouth will open in 2013

53.3800665,-1.4653497,16|Sheffield UTC|/utcs/sheffield-utc/|

The Sheffield UTC will open in 2013

52.077679,-1.0214455,10|Silverstone UTC|/utcs/silverstone-utc/|

The Silverstone UTC will open in 2013.

51.4963872,-0.0621636,16|Quays (Southwark) UTC|/utcs/quays-(southwark)-utc/|

The Quays (Southwark) UTC will open in 2012

53.5489333,-2.6338052,13|Wigan UTC|/utcs/wigan-utc/|

The Wigan UTC will open in 2013

NEWS & EVENTS

UTCs opening in September 2012
17th May 2012
Three UTCs will be opening their doors to welcome their new students in September 2012 and are all recruiting now! read more
UTC Seminar at Black Country UTC
4th May 2012
There are only a few tickets left for the UTC seminar. If you wish to set up a UTC and are interested in attending, book now!read more
Trust News 1st Edition
5th April 2012
Lord Baker launches first edition of trust news. read more
Black Country UTC entrepreneurs to get their time in Zurich
27th March 2012
A group of seven business-minded students at the Black Country UTC are currently preparing to jet off to Switzerland to take part in the Zurich International Trade Fair, set to be held on the 29th March 2012.read more

Useful Info

What is a UTC?

A college for students aged 14 to 19 which specialises in technical studies and is sponsored by a university. It offers full time courses which combine practical and academic studies. Employers are involved from the start in shaping the curriculum.

What is the reason for starting at 14?

11 is too early to choose a subject path to follow and 16 is too late. Students who know what they want to do can often become bored at school and so underachieve by the time they are sixteen.

Does a UTC have a specialist subject area?

Yes. Usually they have two specialisms e.g. engineering and advanced manufacturing.

How will a UTC improve job prospects?

Employers play a major part in University Technical Colleges. They help plan what students are going to learn and ensure that the qualifications students gain are what employers require. They also meet the students on work placements and so can get to know them.

What are the options for continuing in education after a UTC?

Students can either go onto to a high level apprenticeship in employment or onto a university. The college will help them decide which is the best route for them.

What qualifications will they offer?

This will vary but all offer GCSEs in English, maths and science combined with a modern foreign language, a humanities subject and practical and technical qualifications which are recognised by employers and universities.

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