Success Stories

Inspiring young people to success is at the heart of everything we do here at Huddersfield New College. We love to see our students go on to have successful careers at university and in their chosen careers.

Hopefully, these Success Stories will inspire you to choose HNC as your college and to realise your potential with us.

• Business

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    Chloe Jones

    Applied Business, Web Design, Photography, Textiles

    King James’ High School

    
    

    “What I love about Business Studies at New College is how if you don’t understand something, it is broken down and explained in many ways you can understand. This was useful as I had never studied Business Studies before coming to New College but now it is one of my favourite subjects. The work is interesting and exciting and you want to improve and gain more knowledge.”

    Chloe is hoping to study Business at university.

• Children's Care, Learning and Development

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    Tara Andrew

    Extended Diploma: Children’s Care, Learning and Development

    Newsome High School

    
    

    “Childcare provides a deep, insightful knowledge and understanding about caring for children in everyday life. The teachers on the course provide a warm, encouraging and welcoming environment for learning. If you want a future working with children, then childcare at Huddersfield New College is the perfect subject for you."

    Tara is currently taking a gap year.

• Design & Photography

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    Molly Eyre

    Photography, Textiles, Applied IT

    Holmfirth High School

    
    

    “I would recommend New College to everybody. It is an inspiring and unique place which has supported me the entire two years I have been here.”

    Molly is studying Photography at Blackpool and the Fylde College.

• IT

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    Craig Heptinstall

    Applied IT, Software Development, Maths

    The Ridings, Halifax

    
    

    The IT staff provide a friendly learning environment and the other students make it an enjoyable learning experience.

    Craig is studying Software Engineering at Aberystwyth University.

• Modern History

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    Jessica Tommis

    Modern History, Classical Civilisation, Biology

    Whitcliffe Mount High School

    
    

    "I really enjoyed studying Modern History because of the interesting range of topics we studied and the very helpful and enthusiastic teachers. I found the topic areas challenging and engaging, and particularly enjoyed the second year and the opportunity to pursue independent research, allowing me to make my own historical judgements. This fired my interest in the subject further."

    Jessica is studying History at Manchester University.

• Modern Foreign Languages

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    Rhianne Deans

    French, Spanish, History, Psychology

    Bradford Girls Grammar School

    
    

    "I really enjoyed studying French because it’s not just the language we study but the traditions and customs of the French, which really interests me, as I love French culture. The facilities in the modern foreign language department are great and we learn the language in a variety of fun ways."

    Rhianne is studying French and Film Studies at Kent University.

• Performing Arts

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    Rosie O’Hare

    Performance Studies, English Language, Textiles

    Rastrick High School

    
    

    "It’s been a great two years."

    Rosie is studying Musical Theatre at the Arts Educational School, London.

• Science

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    Lucie Barraclough

    Chemistry, Physics, Use of Maths

    Heckmondwike Grammar

    
    

    "New College offers a lot of support, both inside and outside of lessons, to help you achieve the best grades possible."

    Lucie is taking a gap year after which she hopes to study Pharmaceutical Chemistry at university.

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    Hassan Mahmood

    Extended Diploma: Science

    Sowerby Bridge High School

    
    

    Huddersfield New College is a great college with great facilities and great teachers.

    Hassan is studying Biomedical Sciences at Manchester University.

• Sociology

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    Josh Parker

    Sociology, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation

    British School, Al Kurb Umat

    
    

    "Sociology allows you to see the world from a variety of perspectives and helps you to establish your own view of the world. It will also show you what a banana really looks like."

    Josh is studying Sociology at Durham University.

• Sport

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    Andrew Gorrod

    Sport, Statistics, Biology

    Whitcliffe Mount High School

    
    

    "The teachers are really supportive and helped me to achieve my potential. The academies are great."

    Andrew is studying Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University.