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Choose STEM For Your Career Path

So why choose STEM as a career path? STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is one of the fastest-growing areas with an-ever increasing demand for graduates. The UK is currently short of STEM graduates, so if you have a STEM background, you’ll be in a great position to start a

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Time To Be Adventurous and Try Out a New Subject

Which Careers Did Our Amazing Alumni Choose? If you need inspiration for choosing your degree destination after sixth form, take a tip from Central Saint Michael’s Class of 2023. Creative, scientific, business, health and humanities – they’ve got them all covered – along with the most popular career choices. In

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College Is Not Like School

Studying at Central Saint Michael’s is not like studying at school or moving on to school sixth form. There are so many benefits to joining a Sixth Form College. When you join Central Saint Michael’s, you’ll enjoy some new-found independence. College life is inspiring, diverse and exciting, in a safe

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Top Tips for Interviews

Firstly, don’t worry about your interview! Interviews are short, friendly one-to-one meetings where you get to discuss your strengths and ambitions with a member of Central Saint Michael’s staff. If you’re really nervous then you can have a parent or guardian to join you for support. Why do colleges ask

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A Level and/or BTEC – What are My Choices?

Here at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form we offer a wide range of Level 3 programmes combining A Levels and BTECs, as well as several Level 2 courses if you need to improve on your GCSE grades. Picking the right route for you post-GCSEs is important, so it’s good for

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POV: 7 TIPS TO HELP YOU PLAN THE PERFECT REVISION DAY

There’s no doubt, exams and revision can be challenging. This is why it’s time for you to save time, reduce stress and supercharge your grades by exploring the seven inspiring and informative solutions we can offer to help support you day-to-day, and discover the top tips for you and your

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HOW I GOT WORK EXPERIENCE AT A TOP INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM

My name is Chanel. I’m a first year A Level student at Central Saint Michael’s studying French, Sociology and Law. How did you get involved with this work experience programme? The work experience team were having an insight day and my Law teacher posted it on our virtual college site

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