School Leaver

Leaving school is an exciting time, a new chapter in your life, but it can be daunting too with so many decisions about what to do next. Here at Dudley College we’re here to help you explore your options and your potential career progression to help you get ahead in life. 

There are several different types of qualifications, and it can be difficult to know the right route to take. We have a dedicated Careers Team on hand to help guide you through the choices, so whether you decide to study A Levels at Dudley Sixth, a full-time vocational course, T Levels or an Apprenticeship, we have all your options covered. You can also progress to higher-level courses at Dudley College.  

Our courses are tailored to industry needs, ensuring you leave college ready to launch your career in whatever industry you train in. You’ll be taught by professional experienced tutors in a modern learning environment equipped with the latest technologies to support your learning.  

Apply Now For September 2025

Applying to college has been made easier! All you need to do is make an application to the area that you want to study in by filling in your details on our application form and our admissions department will do the rest.

Based on what you tell us in your application we will make you an offer on the course that is most suited to the level that you are working at. Don’t worry once you have your results in August our dedicated team of enrolment tutors will enrol you on the right level of course based on your actual GCSE results.

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What our Students Say

Kellie-Anne Loveridge, aged 18, Business Level 3 (yr1), formerly a student at Wombourne High

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“I chose Dudley College as the staff are really helpful and friendly and I’d been to another local college and didn’t like it there.

“I’ve passed my first year with a merit which I’m really happy with and I’m looking forward to next year and progressing my career ambition...

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What our Students Say

Daniel Hudson, aged 17, GCSE English grade 5, formally a student at Wombourne High

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“I want to become a Paramedic so when I left school I came to college to study Health & Social Care - I’ve passed Level 1 and now I’m progressing to Level 2. I left school with grade 2 in GCSE English and I needed to improve my grade so I can continue my studies. I’m so happy with my grade 5...

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