University Technical Colleges (UTC’s)

UTC’s are academies for 14-19 year olds. They provide education that meets the needs of employers. They offer technical courses and work-related learning, combined with academic studies.

All UTC’s:

• Are sponsored by a local university and employers
• Specialise in two curriculum areas
• Teach core GCSE’s alongside technical qualifications
• Focus on sectors that require highly specialised equipment
• Develop young people Business, ICT and Design skills to prepare young people for a range of careers and continuing education at age 19.

We have one UTC located at Media City near Salford Quays. It specialises in Media, which includes TV and Film, Gaming and Radio. It has a Key Stage 4 which means it has a Year 10 and 11 cohort and a Key Stage 5 curriculum for young people age 16+. Young people can apply in Year 9 for a place and if successful can transfer here for the start of Year 10