Are you ready❓Find out our best tips on how to prepare for College! 👀
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Thank you for choosing Accrington and Rossendale College.
We wanted to get in touch and help you get ready for your Digital journey - with aspirational statistics from your chosen sector, information about the many opportunities available to you at College, and details of some preparations you can make for College life. If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@nelson.ac.uk
- The Digital sector is a fast paced and constantly changing industry, with higher than average starting salaries
- The UK Digital industry is expanding 2.6 times faster than the rest of the economy
There are many exciting roles and career opportunities within the Digital sector. These include:
- AI Consultant
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Network Engineer
- Software Tester
- Web Designer
- And more!
Before you start in September, you should try to:
- Read up on your course
- Research your chosen subject
- Look up the types of careers you may want to do
- Find out more about the College’s designated Careers Zone - getting you ready for your future
- Think about if you need any materials or equipment for your course - if you need more information let us know
- What kind of extracurricular activities might you be interested in at College - you can view our extracurricular guide online and sign up at enrolment
Think about any questions you might want to ask your tutor at your New Student Event.
The new Digital Production, Design and Development T Level is a groundbreaking two-year Level 3 study programme that will offer you a mixture of classroom-based learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience through an extended industry placement of 45-days minimum with a sector employer. Hear from former student Adrian Laureano, now studying Comic and Concept Art at Leeds Arts University, on his extended work placement with Wise Owl Creative here.
Jesse Tuzara achieved Triple Distinction* in his Digital qualification and has now progressed to study Animation at De Montfort University.
We will be in touch soon to share more information about preparing for your course. We will also send you more details about our ‘virtual’ New Student Event and your enrolment. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions team by emailing admissions@nelson.ac.uk
