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GCSE Programme

Our Full-time GCSE programme is a one year exam-based package. You will be expected to study the core subjects of English and Maths (if you have not achieved a grade 4 already) adding two further subjects according to your needs and ability.

You will benefit from the facilities of the Sixth Form Centre and our student support services to help achieve your goals. The programme is most suitable for students who have not had the opportunity to take their GCSE qualifications for a range of reasons, including ESOL learners who will be able to take an aptitude assessment and have an interview to assess their suitability for this programme. The course may also be suitable for students who have just completed their GCSE’s but did not attain the grades needed to progress onto their chosen Level 3 programme. This may include those who need to gain passes at grade 4 as well as those who may need to improve the profile to study A-Levels (which may require 5’s and 6’s).


The GCSE full-time programme requires a mixture of GCSE grades at 3 and 4, or a successful assessment and interview. Optional units include:

Biology

Psychology

Chemistry

Physics

Sociology

Citizenship

What courses are available

Search all our courses in GCSE Programmes

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Get College Ready

At Trafford College we want to ensure you’re confident that you’ve made the right choice and are prepared to start your course with us. 

To give you a taste of what to expect we’ve created a downloadable activity sheet for you to look at in your own time, giving you an overview of the course, interactive tasks to complete and even links to videos to get you used to the type of classwork you’ll be doing once you join us.

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