After Sixth Form

A full programme of careers guidance is provided for you. While most students apply to study Higher Education degree courses, we also offer support and guidance for those seeking alternatives including apprenticeships and full-time paid work after leaving school. You will have the opportunity to join a Google Classroom dedicated to career opportunities that you are encouraged to join and review regularly. In addition, all Year 12 students are encouraged to take advantage of the regular Wednesday afternoon enrichment opportunities, during which a number of external speakers are invited to present on their chosen career paths. We work alongside Youth Connexions who provide advice and guidance for young people as they consider their post-18 options.

For students considering Higher Education, your university application needs to be completed by November of Year 13 and sent to UCAS. We begin the process with our ‘Post-18 Pathways’ evening for you and your parents held towards the end of April/beginning of May of Year 12, during which we present an overview of Higher Education and Apprenticeship opportunities. We also dedicate time during the following weeks to provide further support for you. Preparatory work should be undertaken during the Summer holiday so that you are in a position to make necessary adjustments to and conclude your Post-18 application by our November deadline. Every Sixth Form student receives a Higher Education support booklet and detailed guidance on how to use ‘UCAS apply’ on-line.

You will have the opportunity to visit a maximum of three universities on open days during term time and we require a written request prior to each visit. Some universities and courses will call you for interview on a formal or informal basis. We ask your parents/carers to inform us in advance of this necessary absence by letter/email.

For students considering an Oxbridge application (which also includes Medicine, Veterinary science or Dentistry at any UK institution), we provide a separate support programme to help you prepare for your application that begins at the start of the summer term in Year 12. We also offer guidance on preparation for University interviews, including mock interviews conducted by external partners.

Apprenticeships

The Which Complete Guide to Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Application Guide

University

The University Application Process

Destinations 2020

We are very proud that the vast majority of our students were able to access their chosen post-18 pathway. Students have gone on to employment, both locally and further afield, with two students joining the armed forces. Richard Hale students are undertaking gap years, including pursuing sport – football and cricket – in the States and Australia. Against stiff competition and following a lengthy application process, students have been successful in securing highly-sought after Degree Apprenticeships with a range of employers and institutions. We wish all our students well in their chosen pathways and would love them to keep in touch and come back to talk to the current Sixth Formers about their experiences.

Post-18 Alternative Destinations

Deloitte 4 years Chartered Accountant Degree Apprenticeship

Royal Marines

Football in Georgia State, USA

Government Economics Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme, University of Kent

MPI Hertford – full time employment. Business Degree Apprenticeship Jan 2021

Audio Production in 2021

Undertaking an apprenticeship at Pinewood School to qualify as a Teaching Assistant

Sales Executive / Business Degree Apprenticeship – holiday golfing company

Army

Spending extended time playing cricket in Australia; University place deferred until 2021

Level 4 Marketing, Fashion & Journalism 1 year

Oaklands College – Level 3 DEvt Tech Knowledge

Degree Apprenticeship – Digital/ Online Marketing

University Destinations

Anglia Ruskin University	Paramedic Science
Bath Spa University	Creative Writing
Birmingham City University	Business (Marketing)
Bournemouth University	Business and Management
Bournemouth University	Marketing
Bournemouth University	Forensic Science
Bournemouth University	Business and Management
Bristol, University of the West of England	Geography
Bristol, University of the West of England	Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies (with Foundation Year)
Bristol, University of the West of England	Economics
Bristol, University of the West of England	Computer Science
Canterbury Christ Church University	Mechanical Engineering
Cardiff University	Law and Criminology (Integrated)
Coventry University	Applied Biosciences
Coventry University	Aerospace Technology
Durham University	Law
Durham University	Law
Imperial College London	Mechanical Engineering
King’s College London, University of London	English
Leeds Beckett University	Sports Coaching
Leeds Beckett University	Psychology
Leeds Beckett University	Sports Coaching
Leeds Beckett University	Economics & Finance
Liverpool John Moores University	Business Management
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London	Economics
Loughborough University	Mechanical Engineering (with placement year)
Loughborough University	Geography and Sport Science (with placement year)
Manchester Metropolitan University	Biology (Single Honours)
Manchester Metropolitan University	Psychology (Foundation)
Norland	Early Years Development and Learning BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University	Professional Policing
Nottingham Trent University	Biological Sciences
Nottingham Trent University	Marketing
Nottingham Trent University	Economics
Nottingham Trent University	Business Management and Marketing
Nottingham Trent University	Exercise, Nutrition and Health
Nottingham Trent University	Business
Nottingham Trent University	Criminology
Nottingham Trent University	Accounting and Finance
Nottingham Trent University	Criminology
Nottingham Trent University	Financial Mathematics
Oxford Brookes University	English Literature
Oxford Brookes University	Architecture
Solent University (Southampton)	Popular Music Production with Foundation Year in Popular Music
Solent University (Southampton)	Film and Television
St George’s, University of London	Biomedical Science
Swansea University	Applied Medical Sciences with a Foundation Year
Swansea University	Economics and Business
Swansea University	Biology with a Foundation Year
UCL (University College London)	Chemistry
UCL (University College London)	Law
University of Bath	Mechanical with Automotive Engineering (with placement)
University of Bath	Architecture (with placement)
University of Bath	Mathematics
University of Bath	Chemical Engineering (wth placement)
University of Birmingham	International Business (4 years)
University of Brighton	Graphic Design
University of Brighton	Graphic Design
University of Brighton	Paramedic Science
University of Bristol	Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
University of Cambridge	Music
University of East Anglia UEA	Geography
University of East Anglia UEA	English Literature
University of East Anglia UEA	Computing Science
University of East Anglia UEA	Physical Education
University of East Anglia UEA	Business Management with a Year Abroad
University of Gloucestershire	Primary Education with QTS (ages 3-7)
University of Hertfordshire	Business with European Language (French, German, Spanish)
University of Hertfordshire	Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire	Environmental Management and Ecology
University of Hertfordshire	Optometry
University of Hertfordshire	Model Design (Model Effects)
University of Kent	Computer Science
University of Kent	Financial Mathematics with a Year in Industry
University of Leeds	Natural Sciences
University of Leeds	Product Design
University of Leeds	Economics and Finance
University of Leeds	Computer Science (Digital & Technology Solutions)
University of Leeds	Law with International Legal Studies
University of Leicester	Geology
University of Lincoln	International Business Management
University of Liverpool	Chemistry with Research in Industry
University of Manchester	Economics and Finance
University of Manchester	Geography
University of Manchester	Biology
University of Nottingham	Mathematics (4 years)
University of Nottingham	Chemistry
University of Nottingham	Industrial Economics
University of Nottingham	Economics
University of Nottingham	Veterinary Medicine
University of Nottingham	Chemistry with a Year in Industry
University of Nottingham	Chemical Engineering including an Industrial Year
University of Portsmouth	Architecture
University of Portsmouth	Marine Biology
University of Salford	Acoustical and Audio Engineering
University of Sheffield	Computer Science
University of Southampton	Economics
University of Surrey	Physics
University of Sussex	Business, Management and Economics (with a foundation year)
University of Warwick	Mathematics and Philosophy
University of Warwick	Engineering
University of Warwick	Biochemistry with Placement Year
University of Winchester	Cyber Security
University of York	Natural Sciences
University of York	Social and Political Sciences
University of York	Computer Science (with a year in industry)
University of York	Chemistry with a year in industry