Your options at 16
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Choosing how to study
Subject-based qualifications
If you’re interested in particular subjects or thinking about going to university, you could study at a local sixth form centre for:
Find a local sixth form centre
Find out how to apply for a course at a sixth form centre
Vocational qualifications
If you’re interested in a particular career or industry, you could do a vocational technical qualification that combines work and study, such as:
- BTEC diplomas
- Cambridge Nationals
- Cambridge Technicals
- T levels
You can study for vocational qualifications at a local skills centre. You'll need to contact the skills centre direct to find out more about their courses and application process.
Find a local skills centre for over-16s
Combine study with work or volunteering
You may want to study part-time, including online courses such as The Skills Toolkit. This means you could also work or volunteer part-time.
Find out more about volunteering
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are real jobs that combine work with training and study. You'll earn a wage, gain skills and have the opportunity to put what you learn into practice.