You can find details on how to apply for any of our courses in the information below. If you are unsure about anything, or would like to speak to a member of our admissions team, please call 01756 708008 for help and advice.
- AS and A2 Levels
- Full-time Courses
- Higher Education Courses
- Part Time Leisure Learning Courses
- Part-time Qualifications
AS and A2 Levels
To study A Levels at Craven College you will require 5 GCSEs, A*-C. These must include English and Maths at A*-C. Alongside these general entry qualifications, each subject has its own subject- specific entry requirements.
If you achieve Grade D and above at AS Level, you may continue onto the A2 Level programme with three A2 Level subjects.
Full-time A Levels are normally allocated 5 hours per week unless there are small numbers, in which case the hours will be reduced accordingly, (however, this means that there will be a more beneficial tutor: student ratio). Classes with very low numbers will not run.
If you have studied a subject at GCSE, you must have achieved at least Grade C in order to study it at A Level; some individual subjects will require a B (see individual subject entry requirements).
If you are changing centres to continue with A2 Level study at Craven College you must have achieved at least a Grade C at AS Level. Proof of certification is required, and verification from your subject tutor to say that joining the A2 Level is possible before you can enrol.
For Sciences and Mathematics courses entry is subject to achieving 45 points on the Learner Achievement Tracker which measures the progression in qualifications of 16-19 year olds based on their prior attainment. This is a national system that uses GCSE results to predict A Level achievement and will be discussed with you at interview. This allows us to predict the suitability of the course.
Full-time Courses
If you like what you see then the next step is to complete an application. By doing this you are NOT committing yourself, but you will be invited for an informal interview and have an opportunity to find out more about the College and your chosen area of interest. If you are at all unsure about completing your application, please ring Student Services on 01756 708008 for help and advice.
There are two ways to complete an application:
Apply Online:
You can apply for all of our full-time courses online.
Apply by Post:
Click here for a full-time course application form
Print the document and return the completed form to:
CENTRAL ADMISSIONS,
CRAVEN COLLEGE,
HIGH STREET,
SKIPTON,
NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 1JY
Craven College has a number of events during the year and you are welcome to attend any of these, to see the College and find out more. ‘Taster Days’ provide an opportunity to spend a half day with a course or career area of your choice and getting a ‘taste’ of College life. To attend a Taster Day please book your place by calling Student Services on 01756 708008 or, if appropriate, via your school careers teacher. See what's going on in the events section for the latest information.
If you need additional help you can contact Central Admissions on 01756 791411 or 708008.
Higher Education Courses
Full-time HND, Foundation Degree and BA / BSc (Hons) Courses
Craven College is part of the UCAS admissions system for Higher Education. Therefore all formal applications for full-time HND, Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) courses should be made using the UCAS application system. You should apply online via the online application system UCAS APPLY accessed via http://www.ucas.com.
When you complete your application you will need the following codes:
Craven College Code: C88
Craven College Code Name: CRAV
For funding and course information contact Student Services on 01756 708008.
Extra costs may be incurred at time of enrolment for membership of professional bodies and exams - please check details at time of enrolment.
However please do feel free to make informal enquiries to Central Admissions/Student Services by completing the enquiry/application form below.
Part-time Courses
All applicants for part-time HNC/D, Professional and franchised Higher Education courses should complete and return the enquiry/application form included in this directory and send it to Central Admissions at Craven College, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JY. We will then send detailed information on the course you are interested in. Applicants for certain courses may be invited to attend an interview with the Course Team Leader.
Return forms to Central Admissions, Craven College, High St, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1JY
Part Time Leisure Learning Courses
To book a place on a Part-time Craven College course please print out and complete our part-time booking form.
Download an enrolment form here
Please send completed enrolment forms through the post, or alternatively you can drop these into our High Street Reception which is open Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm in term time and Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm during holidays. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Posted forms and payment should be sent to: Craven College, High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1JY.
Cheques should be made payable to Craven College. Payments may be made by credit or debit cards.
For any queries regarding applications, enrolment or clarification please contact us on 01756 791 411
Please be aware that minimum numbers are required before a course can run. In the event of a course failing to recruit sufficient numbers we will refund the fee you paid when you booked this course. In all other cases fees will not be refunded. If you decide not to continue your studies for any reason the full fee is still payable.
The information contained in the part-time prospectus and on the website is accurate at the time of publishing, but some changes may inevitably take place. We apologise if you are affected by any changes.
Part-time Qualifications
Please note: an interview may be required for part-time qualifications
Enrol in Person
You may enrol in person at the Craven College High Street Campus. The College Reception is open Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 8.45 pm and Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm in term time and Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm during holidays. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Enrol by Post
You may enrol by post, sending your completed enrolment form to Craven College, High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1JY
- Cheques should be made payable to Craven College.
- Payments may be made by credit or debit cards.
- A monthly direct debit option is available for annual course fees above a certain level, excluding examination or registration fees or other costs. In such cases one third of the course fee, plus any other examination/ registration/other fees must be paid at the time of enrolment. Please contact us for more information about this option.
- Where fees are to be paid wholly or in part by an employer/sponsor, confirmation in writing must be produced at enrolment.
- Please make sure you sign the enrolment form!
Please note – examination fees and any registration fee must be paid at the time of enrolment.
In addition to these fees most courses will require students to buy equipment, materials and /or text books - please enquire at enrolment.
Professional Body Membership Fees
Please note that some courses require that you are a member of a professional body to undertake the course. In such cases a membership fee and additional examination fee may be incurred on top of the course fees. Please contact us for further details.
Late Completion Fees Policy
Students who fail to complete assessed course work within the period prescribed by the Course Tutor will be charged a late completion fee - full details are contained in the late completion fees policy which may be obtained from the College Reception.
PLEASE NOTE - MINIMUM NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE A COURSE CAN RUN
In the event of a course failing to recruit sufficient numbers we will try to offer you other alternatives or, failing that, will refund any monies you have paid. Craven College reserves the right to merge or alter delivery of courses if the number of students attending falls during the course. If, as a result of this, the day or time of the course alters to the extent that you are no longer able to attend, Craven College will refund an appropriate proportion of the course fee and any examination/registration fee paid. In all other cases fees will not be refunded, as per the fees policy. If you decide not to continue your studies for any reason full fees are still payable. This includes fees paid by direct debit or fees which have been paid for you by your employer or sponsor.
All course fees and registration/examination fees listed in the part-time prospectus and on the website are correct at the time of going to press but some variation in price may occur as a result of circumstances beyond our control. In addition to these fees most courses will require students to buy equipment, materials and /or text books - please enquire at enrolment.
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