Buckinghamshire University Technical College
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | University Technical College |
| Principal | Bob Harrison |
| Location | Oxford Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8PD England Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| DfE number | 825/4003 |
| DfE URN | 139434 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Ages | 14–19 |
| Website | www |
Buckinghamshire University Technical College (or Buckinghamshire UTC) is a university technical college (UTC) which opened in September 2013 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.[1] The UTC is located in a newly constructed building on the campus of Aylesbury College.
Sponsors and partners
Buckinghamshire New University and Aylesbury College are the sponsors of Buckinghamshire UTC,[2] while employer partners of the UTC include Cisco Systems, Esri, McAfee and Taylor Wimpey.[3]
Admissions
Buckinghamshire UTC had an initial intake of students aged 14 and 16 (academic years 10 and 12) in 2013, but will expand to accommodate students aged 14 to 19 over the following two years. The primary catchment area of the UTC is Buckinghamshire, with priority given to students living nearest to the UTC site.[4]
Curriculum
Buckinghamshire UTC specialises in IT and construction,[5] and pupils aged 14 to 16 follow a programme of study dedicated to one of the specialisms. These programmes include a compulsory core of GCSEs as well as technical courses that include BTEC First Diplomas and BTEC Higher diplomas. Sixth form students have the option to study A Levels as well as BTEC National Certificates or BTEC Extended Diplomas. The UTC also offers apprenticeships in conjunction with local partners.[6]
References
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