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SCIENCE SUBJECTS A grade B (6) in GCSE maths and a grade B in the appropriate GCSE science subject or additional science are required for the following subjects: Biology Chemistry Physics PERFORMANCE SUBJECTS An audition will be required for the following subjects: Acting Music Performance Dance CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECTS A grade C in GCSE art and design is required for the following subjects: Art and Design Photography Fashion and Textiles A portfolio of work is required if you have not studied art and design. OTHER SUBJECTS Computer Science grade B in GCSE maths plus an initial assessment. Core Maths an initial assessment. Economics grade B in GCSE English language and maths. You must have six or more grades A* B at GCSE. French grade B in GCSE French plus an initial assessment. Further Maths grade B in GCSE maths plus an initial assessment. You must also be studying AS Level maths. Geography grade C in GCSE geography. Maths grade B in GCSE maths plus an initial assessment. Politics grade B in GCSE English language and grade C in an essay-writing subject such as history or geography at GCSE. Psychology grade C in GCSE additional science. NEW GCSE GRADES Some GCSE grades will be changing from 2017. GCSE results in English language, English literature and maths will be graded 9-1 instead of A*-G. This table explains how the new 9-1 grades relate to the old A*-G grades. NEW GRADING STRUCTURE 9 8 CURRENT GRADING STRUCTURE Where entry requirements for a course in this guide ask for GCSEs at grades A*-C, this will mean you ll need to achieve grades 9-4 in English and maths subjects. If you have any questions, we ll be happy to answer them, just ask at one of our open days or give us a call. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 and above = top of C and above 4 and above = bottom of C and above U
Application form for college courses 2017 18 This application is for UK/EEA further education students only. Speed up your application & apply online today visit www.ncn.ac.uk/apply. Please complete all sections of this form using CAPTIAL LETTERS and black/blue ink 1. PERSONAL DETAILS If you have studied at New College Nottingham (ncn) before please provide your student ID number on your card 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21 Title: Preferred Name: Address: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other First Name: Surname: Postcode: Phone: Mobile: Email: Date of Birth: D D M M Y Y Age as at 31/8/17: Gender: M F Gender Identity: Are you in care or a cared for learner (for information purposes only)? National Insurance Number: A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 X 2. WHAT COURSES DO YOU WANT TO STUDY? (IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A LEVELS, PLEASE LIST THE SUBJECTS) 1. 2. 3. If you are unsure which course to study would you like a guidance interview to help you decide? Y Have you applied for anywhere else? Y N If yes, please let us know where: What career are you aiming for? UNDER 19s ONLY Last school/academy/college attended If you have been home schooled or educated at home please tick here PERSONAL STATEMENT (A LEVEL AND GCSE APPLICANTS ONLY) To help us ensure you are choosing the right programme of study, tell us why would you like to study GCSE s or A levels and what your plans are for the future. Continue on a separate sheet of paper and attach securely to this form. Please note: You only need to provide ncn with a personal statement if you are applying for A Levels. 3. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT NEW COLLEGE NOTTINGHAM? Please tick ( ) all that apply. Futures/careers office Course guide ncn website ncn visit to your school Previous student/enquirer Recommendation Promotional event Other 4. WHAT IS YOUR NATIONALITY? British Citizen EU & EEA If not British, please state your nationality If other, please tick ( ) which type of immigration status you have: Tier 4 Student Visa Indefinite Leave to Enter or Remain If you were not born here, when did you enter the UK? Student Visitor Tourist or Visitor Refugee Work Visa Dependent Visa Have you been a resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the last three years? YEAR Asylum Seeker Humanitarian Protection Discretionary Leave to Remain Spouse, Marriage or Civil Partnership Visa Other Y N If no, has a member of your family been a resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the last three years? Y N Need help with your application? Tel: 0115 9 100 100 www.ncn.ac.uk/contactus
22 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AT NCN At ncn we re committed to providing equal access and equal chances for all our students. As part of this, we monitor data on student gender, age, ethnicity and disability. The information you provide is used only to help us if we need to do anything differently for any group. Please complete sections 5 and 6 to enable us to do this. Further information about our Equality and Diversity Policy is available online at www.ncn.ac.uk. 5. PERSONAL IDENTITY How would you describe your ethnic origin or personal identity? Please tick ( ) all that apply. White Mixed ethnic group Asian/Asian British Black/African/Carrbibean 31. British 35. White/Black Carribean 39. Indian 44. African 32. Irish 36. White/Black African 40. Pakistani 45. Carribean 33. Irish Traveller 37. White Asian 41. Bangladeshi 46. Other 34. Other 38. Other 42. Chinese 43. Other Other ethnic group 47. Arab 99. Prefer not to say 98. Other Background, please indictate 6. SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS please ensure you complete the sections below. We require this information to ensure that any support you need is available to you 6A. Disabilities and Learning Disabilities (Please tick ( ) any box that applies to you) No Disability or Learning D. Diabetes 14. Autism Spectrum Disorder Other Disability Disability 01. Visual impairment 02. Hearing impairment/deaf (eg. uses BSL and/or communication support) 03. Disability affecting mobility I wish to be contacted to discuss learning support E. Epilepsy 15. Asperger s Syndrome 07. Mental health difficulty (eg. depression) Can you walk up and down stairs slowly and unaided in an emergency situation? Y N Y N (By law we need your consent to pass information about your support requirements to those staff who can support you during your time at college.) 7. PLEASE LIST ALL THE EXAMINATION SUBJECTS/QUALIFICATIONS ALREADY ACHIEVED OR GOING TO BE TAKEN It is very IMPORTANT this section is completed. Applications will be delayed without this information. Continue on a seperate sheet if required and attach securely to this form. SUBJECT YEAR PREDICTED GRADE GRADE ACHIEVED eg. BTEC Diploma Health and Social Care/GCSE Maths 2014 Merit/B Merit/B If you do not have any formal qualifications, please tick here 8. HOW WE USE AND SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION The personal information you provide is passed to the Chief Executive of Skills Funding ( the Agency ) and, when needed, the Education Funding Agency for England ( the EFA ) to meet legal duties under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, and for the Agency s Learning Records Service (LRS) to create and maintain a unique learner number (ULN). The information you provide may be shared with other partner organisations for purposes relating to education or training, for example, Jobcente Plus. Further information about use of and access to your personal data, and details of organisations with whom we regularly share data are available at: www.ncn.ac.uk/datapolicy. At no time will your personal information be passed to organisations for marketing or sales purposes. Can we or our partner organisations contact you? Your parent(s)/guardian(s)/carer(s)/employer(s)/ If not, please tick below: Do not contact me by: sponsor(s), or schools/colleges previously 01. I do not wish to be contacted about attended by you, may request information courses or learning opportunities. Mail Telephone regarding your enrolment. 02. I do not wish to be contacted for surveys and research. Post Text Tick this box if you do not wish for such information to be disclosed. 9. CONVICTIONS Do you have an unspent conviction or a pending prosecution for a violation/sexual/drug related offence? Y N Applicants with previous convictions will be subject to a fair assessment process. If you have any queries, please contact the ncn Contact Centre on 0115 9 100 100 or email enquiries@ncn.ac.uk SIGNATURE I declare that the information given on this form is true and correct. Signature of applicant Date: D D M M Y Y Thank you for applying to New College Nottingham (ncn). Your application will be acknowledged within seven days. Please send this application form to: Admissions, New College Nottingham, ncn Clarendon, Pelham Avenue, Nottingham NG5 1AL J9079 08/16