A Levels & A+ Programmes
Welcome to Sixth Form at NSCG. We’re really excited for you to join us.
Don’t forget, our consistently high qualification achievement rates place us in the top 10% of colleges in England for learners aged 16-18. So rest assured, that you will be fully supported during your time at NSCG and we aim to ensure you are happy, productive and in safe hands.
We hope to meet you on or around GCSE Results Day and if not, shortly afterwards when college starts in September.
We're in the top 10 of national colleges for university progression. In 2021, NSCG sent 110 students to over 60 different Higher Education institutions.
A LEVELS: Useful information and contact details
Animation
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
Illustration & Animation Summer Task
Your Equipment List
As part of studying A Level Illustration & Animation, you'll need to ensure that you have the correct equipment. You can view the full Equipment List here.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Simon, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing simon.jones@nscg.ac.uk
Art
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Art Summer Task
Your Equipment List
As part of studying A Level Art, you'll need to ensure that you have the correct equipment. You can view the full Equipment List here.
If you have a question for Graeme, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing graeme.reed@nscg.ac.uk
Biology
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Deepuk, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing deepuk.sethi@nscg.ac.uk
Business
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Mandi, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing mandi.marks@nscg.ac.uk
Chemistry
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Jo, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing joanna.cook@nscg.ac.uk
Computer Science
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Alex, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing alex.webb1@nscg.ac.uk
Drama & Theatre Studies
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Theatre Studies Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Natalie, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing natalie.weatherer@nscg.ac.uk
Economics
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Fiona, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing fiona.shakesheave@nscg.ac.uk
English Language
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level English Language Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Stuart, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing stuart.last@nscg.ac.uk
English Literature
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level English Literature Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Stuart, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing stuart.last@nscg.ac.uk
Film Studies
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Film Studies Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Verica, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing verica.travar-williams@nscg.ac.uk
Geography
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Amanda, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing amanda.riding@nscg.ac.uk
Graphic Design
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
Your Equipment List
As part of studying A Level Graphic Design, you'll need to ensure that you have the correct equipment. You can view the full Equipment List here.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Simon, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing simon.jones@nscg.ac.uk
History
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Nathan, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing nathan.greenwood@nscg.ac.uk
Law
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Mark, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing mark.steele@nscg.ac.uk
Maths
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Stefn, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing stefn.dreaves@nscg.ac.uk
Media Studies
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Media Studies Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Natalie, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing natalie.weatherer@nscg.ac.uk
Philosophy, Religion & Ethics
SUMMER TASK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Philosophy Religion Ethics Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Anthony, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing anthony.collins@nscg.ac.uk
Photography
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Photography Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Amber, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing amber.banksbrumby@nscg.ac.uk
Physical Education
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Physical Education Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Hannah, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing hannah.dale@nscg.ac.uk
Physics
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Martin, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing martin.gallacher@nscg.ac.uk
Politics
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Nathan, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing nathan.greenwood@nscg.ac.uk
Psychology
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Psychology Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Cassie, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing cassie.mcclelland@nscg.ac.uk
Sociology
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Zoe, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing zoe.emery@nscg.ac.uk
Environmental Science
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A Level Environmental Science Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for John, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing john.griffiths@nscg.ac.uk
A+ PROGRAMMES: CONTACT DETAILS AND USEFUL INFORMATION
Applied Business
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Mandi, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing mandi.marks@nscg.ac.uk
Applied Criminology
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Hayley, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing hayley.mason@nscg.ac.uk
Applied Forensic Science
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A+ Forensic & Criminal Investigations Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Hilary, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing hilary.bathgate@nscg.ac.uk
Financial Studies
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A+ Financial Studies Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Richard, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing richard.simpson@nscg.ac.uk
Applied Human Biology
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Hilary, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing hilary.bathgate@nscg.ac.uk
Applied Law
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
In the meantime, if you have a question for Laura, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing laura.burt@nscg.ac.uk
Applied Psychology
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A+ Applied Psychology Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Lisa, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing lisa.alcock@nscg.ac.uk
Applied Science
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
A+ Applied Science Summer Task
In the meantime, if you have a question for Hilary, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing hilary.bathgate@nscg.ac.uk
Engineering
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering
In the meantime, if you have a question for Martin, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing martin.gallacher@nscg.ac.uk
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Diploma in Applied Science
SUMMER WORK
To help you transition into college life we've set a number of tasks for you to complete over the summer.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science
In the meantime, if you have a question for Hilary, the Subject Leader, you can get in touch by emailing hilary.bathgate@nscg.ac.uk
Hear from our students
We caught up with a number of students on A Level Results Day where we asked them all about life at NSCG and how they've found studying at the College. Watch what they have to say below...
Honours Programme
Have you applied to our Honours Programme? Richard Simpson, our Honours Programme Leader, is really looking forward to helping you achieve your ambitions of studying at a top university.
Although you've already applied, this is just a reminder that our Honours Programme provides extra-curricular activities to boost your learning, build confidence, develop skills and improve your chances of an offer from a world-class university.
Our two-year honours programme includes:
· Team-building and leadership development day
· Take an Extended Project Qualification
· Opportunity to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
· Talks from visiting academics
· Specialist UCAS application workshops
To study this additional programme alongside your A Levels, you’ll need a profile of mainly 9-7 grades in your GCSEs.
Hit play below to hear more from Richard and watch our 'Honours Programme' video.
Honours Programme students realise their ambition to achieve a place at high performing universities.
College Life
Hit play to watch our 'life at Sixth Form' video! We hope you're looking forward to being part of the NSCG family.
NEW STARTERS FACEBOOK GROUP
Take some time to get to know us really well. You will find our latest news, events and updates by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you are on Facebook please be sure to join our new Facebook groups ‘NSCG Newcastle College Starters 2022’ where you can virtually join a community of learners who will also be joining NSCG in September, some of whom may be on the same course as you.
Student Experience
Student Xtra and A Level student Sophie, talks below about her experiences of studying at Newcastle College.
Get in touch
Got a question about any of your A Level subjects? Complete the form below and we'll respond as soon as we can.
