School leavers
Courses for 16-18 Year olds.
Build your future at Barnet and Southgate College.
It Starts With You
Leaving school is an exciting time, and we’re here to help you find the pathway that’s right for you. Whether you’re aiming for university, an apprenticeship or a career, you’ll find a wide range of courses designed to help you achieve your goals and build confidence in your abilities.
At Barnet and Southgate College, you can choose from academic, technical and vocational pathways across a variety of subject areas. Whatever your interests, we’ll support you to develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress towards your future ambitions.
Discover what’s possible at Barnet and Southgate College.
Build your future at Barnet and Southgate College
Whether you want to study GCSEs, A Levels, a T Level or BTEC course or train as an apprentice we will help you build your future with solid student support, work experience opportunities and top of the range facilities
Discover Your Possible.
Choose your subject and start building a different future.
Architecture
Shape the spaces of tomorrow. Develop design, drawing and digital skills while exploring how architecture influences the way people live, work and experience the world.
Business, Travel and Aviation
Build the skills employers need in business, travel, tourism and aviation. Learn through practical projects, industry-focused experiences and specialist pathways that can lead to university, apprenticeships and careers.
Childcare, Education and Teacher Training
Inspire young minds and make a difference every day. Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a rewarding career in childcare, education or teacher training.
Computing, IT, Digital and Esports
Build digital skills for your future. Explore computing, IT, cyber security, software development and esports while gaining practical experience for university, apprenticeships and careers in technology and gaming industries.
Construction, Plumbing and Heating
Build practical skills for a career that shapes the world around you. Train in construction, plumbing and heating while preparing for opportunities in a growing and evolving industry.
Creative arts and media
Turn your creativity into something bigger. Explore ideas, develop practical skills and build a portfolio that can take you towards university, creative careers or further study.
Electrical installation
Power your future with practical, industry-focused training. Develop the technical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to start a career in electrical installation and related industries.
Engineering
Turn your curiosity into practical skills. Explore engineering, solve real-world problems and develop the knowledge needed for university, apprenticeships and careers in this innovative sector.
ESOL
Improve your English, build your confidence and open up new opportunities. Develop the language skills you need for everyday life, work, further study and your future goals.
Foundation Learning
Build your confidence, gain essential qualifications and discover your next step. Foundation Learning helps you develop skills, experience and opportunities to progress towards further study, training or employment.
Hair, beauty and barbering
Love being creative and working with people? Develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience and build the confidence to start your future in hair, beauty or barbering.
Health and Social Care
Turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career. Build practical skills, gain valuable experience and prepare for university, further training or employment in health and social care
Music and Performing Arts
Develop your talent, express your creativity and build your confidence. Explore performance, production and creative skills while preparing for university, further study or careers in the arts.
Public Services and Youth Work
Make a difference in your community while building skills for a rewarding career. Develop confidence, leadership and practical experience for roles in public services and youth work.
Science
Explore the world through science. From Applied Science and T Levels to Access courses, develop practical laboratory skills and prepare for university, training and a wide range of scientific careers.
Sports and Fitness
Turn your love of sports and fitness into a future career. Develop practical skills, improve performance and gain industry knowledge through hands-on learning and recognised qualifications
TV, Media and Film
Turn your creativity into compelling content. Develop production, storytelling and technical skills while creating film, television and digital media projects that prepare you for future opportunities.
Why Barnet and Southgate College?
Rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding apprenticeships, Barnet and Southgate College helps more than 14,000 students each year build skills, confidence and opportunities for the future.
Build a Different Future.
Our A level and T level courses and apprenticeships are pathways to future education and employment opportunities.
A levels
Choose a pathway that keeps your options open. Study three A Level subjects, prepare for university and develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed for future success.
T levels
Build practical skills, gain industry experience and prepare for your future. T Levels combine classroom learning with real workplace opportunities, helping you progress towards skilled careers, apprenticeships or university.
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn and build your future career. Gain valuable workplace experience, achieve recognised qualifications and develop the skills employers are looking for today.
Learn. Grow. Succeed.
School Leaver courses are designed for students aged 16-18 who want to continue their education after completing Year 11. They provide a range of pathways that can help you progress towards university, apprenticeships, employment or higher-level study.
You can choose from vocational qualifications, T Levels, BTECs, technical courses and other specialist programmes across a wide range of industries and subject areas. As well as developing subject knowledge, you’ll build transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving and independent learning. These courses are designed to help you gain confidence, achieve qualifications and prepare for your next stage of education or employment.
Why Barnet and Southgate College?
At Barnet and Southgate College, you’ll join a diverse and welcoming community where your ambitions matter. We offer a broad choice of courses for school leavers, helping you find a pathway that matches your interests, strengths and future goals.
You’ll benefit from expert teaching, specialist facilities and support services designed to help you succeed. Alongside your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop practical skills, gain experience and explore progression routes into higher education, apprenticeships and employment. Whatever your starting point, we’ll help you build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to move forward and achieve your ambitions.
More information
Find out about the support available and our student services and enrichment.
Careers advice
Get the information and guidance you need to explore careers, understand your options and take the next step towards your future.
Student support
Your success matters to us. Discover the support available to help you thrive at College, including financial support, safeguarding, wellbeing and learning support services.
Enrichment
Get more from your College experience. Take part in clubs, sports, events and student voice activities that help you develop new skills, make friends and build confidence.
Ready to apply?
Take the next step with confidence. Our application guide explains each stage, from choosing a course to enrolling at College.