Aldridge UTC@MediaCityUK
| UTC@MediaCityUK | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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100–102 Broadway Salford , M50 2UW | |
| Information | |
| Type | University Technical College |
| Established | 2015 |
| Department for Education URN | 142010 Tables |
| Principal | Anne Casey |
| Age | 14 to 19 |
UTC@MediaCityUK is a University Technical College for students aged 14–18 (Key Stage 4 and 5) at MediaCityUK in Salford, England, which opened in September 2015.[1]
Sponsors
The three key sponsors of the UTC are The Aldridge Foundation, The Lowry and the University of Salford.[2]
Admissions
UTC@MediaCityUK opened with a total of 310 student places starting in Years 10 and 12.
Curriculum
Students choose one of three study specialisms at Key Stage 4: Radio, TV and Film; Interactive Media and Gaming or Visual Arts, Graphics and Design. At Key Stage 5 students choose from four study specialisms: TV and Film, Graphics and Design, Radio and Audio and Interactive Media and Gaming.[3]
The UTC specialises in digital and creative content, with employer partners playing a key role in the curriculum of the UTC by setting real life work experience projects. Through the projects, students study toward Level 2 and 3 qualifications. The curriculum also includes core GCSEs and A Levels in subjects such as Maths, English and Creative Writing.[4] [5]
Employer partners
Current employer partners published on the UTC website are:
References
- ^ Manchester Evening News, http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/media-citys-new-university-technical-9991384
- ^ http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/
- ^ http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/
- ^ http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/curriculum-at-14/
- ^ http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/curriculum-at-16/