UTC Warrington offers some of the very best facilities for science and technology in Warrington and the wider region. Students in Years 12 and 13 with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) can study different combinations of technical qualifications and A Levels for four exciting specialist routes:
You will join others who are passionate about their subjects and learn with specialist teachers in small groups that allow for personal, one-to-one support. The emphasis is very much on developing all-round professionalism, so 40% of your time will be outside the classroom working with employers and university partners. Our unique combination of technical and academic curriculum is complemented by a personal development programme which will bring out the best in you and enhance your softer employability skills.
You will leave the UTC well connected, with an exceptional awareness of how to progress and succeed in your chosen field, alongside skills and qualifications that will ensure you secure a high quality higher or degree apprenticeship or a place on a leading university degree course.
You can opt to take purely vocational qualifications in one of our four specialist areas:
With BTEC qualifications, you can earn UCAS points with a pass, merit or distinction – giving you the option to head off to University or take your skills into the workplace. Click here to find out more about the UCAS points you can achieve from these qualifications.
The combination pathway allows you to mix one of our vocational qualifications with one or more complimentary A Level options:
Current A Level options include:
Our Foundation Year programme allows you to achieve a range of qualifications in personal development, work experience and employability skills, alongside resitting GCSE English & Maths. Upon completing this programme, you will have access to Level 3 study or an apprenticeship.
Current Programme:
It’s not all study at the UTC – we also offer a wide range of enrichment, cultural trips, residentials and additional professional qualifications to help you build your personal skills and give you material for your CV ready for UCAS and job or apprenticeship applications.
Each year we review the programme of activities to ensure that it offers a selection of options our current student base will enjoy as well as gain from. Sample activities include:
Employer engagement is an essential part of life at UTC Warrington. The experience our students gain when working with our employer partners is invaluable both in their studies and in the future when they apply for a place at university, for an apprenticeship or for a job.
Employer engagement activities include:
Employer partners work alongside teachers to set students real life projects. Technical projects are designed to deepen and enrich learning from across the curriculum whilst building crucial professional skills and characteristics.
BTEC ENgineering
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A Level 3 BTEC in Engineering will open the door to career opportunities in civil, mechanical, electronic and design sectors. The course provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development and manufacture and maintenance of engineering products and system.
You can read more detailed information for each qualification in the Course Specification.
BTEC Civil ENgineering
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Building Information Modelling Award
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A Level 3 BTEC in Civil Engineering will focus on developing skills in design, analysis and evaluation across a range of Civil Engineering topics. Modern infrastructure such as buildings, roads and bridges have all been designed, built and maintained by civil engineering professionals. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for an exciting career in the Construction industry, such as building surveying, site management, and architecture.
For detailed course information, please read the course specification.
BTEC Computing
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A BTEC Level 3 in Computing is a stimulating and challenging programme of study that equips students with the confidence to progress successfully into further study or the world of work.
This qualification has been designed with input from professional partners who want learners to have knowledge and skills in computing, including programming, problem solving, and critical thinking. It will open up technical careers in IT such as programming and software development or computer engineering.
Course content includes: Principles of Computer Science; Fundamentals of Computer Systems; Computer Games Development; Website Development.
You can learn more about this qualification by reading the Course Specification.
As part of the computing course, we are also offering a specialist Cyber Extended Project Qualification. Click here to find out more about this.
BTEC Applied Science & BTEC Health & Social care
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A Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science meets the needs of employers who are looking for well qualified and skilled people to work in the fields of science and technology. Students will benefit from acquiring technical and employability skills, alongside a greater confidence in the knowledge and understanding of core scientific principles. At the UTC, this qualification is focused on our Healthcare pathway, working with health and social care employers.
The qualification is aimed at students who prefer to study our specialist science curriculum through assessments rather than exams. All three sciences – Biology, Physics, Chemistry – are taught but in a “real life” context.
Students will acquire a high level of practical laboratory skills, alongside a context-based approach to delivering the theory. Modules include Biomedial Science, Material Science, Forensic Science, and Astronomy.
Alongside our Higher Education partner, Manchester Metropolitan University, our students have access to leading facilities both at the UTC and on the university campus. There are opportunities for university visits and lectures, alongside exposure to scientific workplaces.
You can read more about the course by reading the Course Specification.
Click here to read the Applied Science subject summary.
If this sounds like the right place to continue your studies and secure an excellent career in STEM, please complete our application form.
Once we’ve received your application, we will arrange for you to come into the UTC to meet with a member of the teaching team to discuss your study options and the GCSE grades you’ll need to achieve.
There are countless reasons why a UTC education will make you stand out from the crowd.
UTCs are established by companies and universities in high demand for talent to address the skills gap in technical industries.
Our partners deliver masterclasses and technical projects to our students.
It's difficult to study many areas of STEM, like design and engineering. UTCs excel in providing technical education.
We find and deliver the best academic, technical and professional qualifications that will put our students in prime position for the best careers within the engineering, science and digital sectors.
UTC students are more likely to secure a higher level apprenticeship, or go on to a STEM degree.
You can see the proof in the places our students go to. Sellafield, Cavendish Nuclear, Fujitsu, Boeing.
We provide young people with a relevant education in a fast-changing world.
A UTC education opens doors into the world of work. Our students stand out from the crowd because they work closely with employers.
Our facilities are newly-built and offer students a fantastic grounding in practical education.
Our industry partners make sure the curriculum fulfills what employers want. This includes matching specialist equipment to the qualifications.
We pride ourselves in shaping our students to become the next industry leaders through offering a rich science and engineering curriculum and exposure to the local work force.
