14 Wakefield College International Prospectus 2010 Vu Tuan Anh Vu is from Vietnam. After an Intensive English programme Vu moved onto a two year BTEC National Diploma course in Business. He enjoyed the practical nature of the course, the teamwork and the way assessment consist of a combination of both assignments and end of course examinations. Vu is now at Leeds Trinty University. National Diplomas are vocational courses that are increasingly attractive to international students and have the same academic value as A Levels. Often described as ' career focussed' these qualifications combine a rigorous academic programme with the practical skills and knowledge so valued by employers. Assessment is through a combination of course work and external examinations and students may progress to university degrees in their chosen specialism. Choose from: Applied Science ( Medical Science) Animal Management Performing Arts ( Acting) Performing Arts ( Musical Theatre) Performing Arts ( Dance) Business & Management Children's care learning and development Civil Engineering Construction Electrical and Electronic Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Fine Art Games Design Graphic Design Hospitality IT Practitioners system support Music Technology Music Practice Uniformed Public Services Sport and Exercise Science Sports ( Outdoor Adventure) Sports Development & Fitness Travel and Tourism Photography Course listings National Diplomas Entry requirements: 5 GCSE subjects at Grade C or above or the equivalent overseas public examination A minimum English Language level of IELTS 5.0 You must be aged 16 or over at the beginning of the course For more information on any course please visit our website at: www. wakefield. ac. uk

International Prospectus 2010 Wakefield College 15 HNDs and Foundation degrees take 2 years to complete. You can then transfer to a university to study for one further year to complete a full degree. You can study Higher National Diplomas ( HNDs) and Foundation Degrees at Wakefield and take advantage of the smaller class sizes and individual support you will receive. Course listings Higher Education at University Centre Wakefield HND Choices HND in Photography HND in Dance HND in Music Performance ( Popular Music) HND in Theatre Foundation Degrees Choices Management & Business enterprise Web Design Computing Sports Performance Coaching Health- Related Exercise & Fitness Commercials Photography Health and Social Care Degrees BA( Hons) in Business and Management degree ( A 2 year Foundation Degree followed by 1 year ' top up' course validated by Leeds Metropolitan University) Entry requirements: Entry requirements for Higher Education courses vary. Please contact the International Centre for details. For more information on any course please visit our website at: www. wakefield. ac. uk Hui Cao Hui Cao from China, studying the International Foundation course in Business. " I took the International Foundation Course which took me one year of study. Wakefield College run this course very well. I like Wakefield because the people here are friendly and I enjoy living here with my friends" Hui is now studying Business at Manchester University. Yun Zhi Wang Yun Zhi Wang is now at Imperial College London studying engineering after achieving excellent A Level grades.