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Humanities & Social Sciences

Think outside the box.

We are bold, independent thinkers and here you’ll have the space to explore fascinating questions and develop big ideas. Through lively debates, research, and study you will develop a mature, questioning intellect, all of which are essential skills that universities and ultimately employers are looking for.

You’ll learn a vast selection of transferable techniques and abilities such as critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, observation and interpretation. Oh, and on some of our pathways you’ll also have the opportunity to travel to exciting destinations such as Iceland and New York! Our fantastic range of humanities courses include; Criminology, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, History, Politics and more!

NSCGNEWCASTLE RESULTS A TLEVELCASESTUDIES web 131 SOPHIE DALE

I’ve had such a positive experience at NSCG and the support I’ve received has really helped me reach my goals.

Sophie Dale

Course(s)

A Levels in History (A*), Psychology (A), Maths (A) and EPQ (A*)

School

Biddulph High School

Destination

University of Oxford to study History

NSCGNEWCASTLE RESULTS A TLEVELCASESTUDIES web 159 HOLLY SMITH

The support from my tutors has been brilliant and I’ve always felt encouraged to aim high and achieve my best.

Holly Smith

Course(s)

A Levels in Biology (A*), Psychology (A*) and Chemistry (A)

School

Madeley High School

Destination

Keele University to study Medicine

NSCGSTAFFORD RESULTS CASESTUDIES web 58 MELODY KNIGHT

The opportunities at NSCG have helped me grow in confidence and inspired me to keep challenging myself.

Melody Knight

Course(s)

A Levels in Environmental Science (A*), Geography (A*), Psychology (A*) and EPQ (A*)

School

Nether Stowe School

Destination

University of Manchester to study Environmental Science with a year of research

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The practical facilities at NSCG made learning really hands-on and helped me get a better understanding of what it’s like to work in science.

Thigalvaani Kapilan

Course(s)

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (D*D*D*)

School

Stoke On Trent Sixth Form College

Destination

University of Essex to study Genetics

NSCGNEWCASTLE RESULTS A TLEVELCASESTUDIES web 194 ZOHURA JANNATH TORAFDER

NSCG has given me the opportunity to explore subjects I’m passionate about.

Zohura Jannath Torafder

Course(s)

A Levels in Applied Diploma in Criminology (A*), Geography (A) and Sociology (C )

School

Co-op Academy

Destination

Keele University to study Criminology and Criminal Justice

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My tutors have encouraged me to think independently and challenge myself, which has helped me grow so much during my time at NSCG.

Lydia Joelle Jenkinson

Course(s)

A Levels in English Literature (A), Psychology (B), Philosophy, Ethics & Religion (A), and EPQ (A)

Destination

University of Durham to study Theology & Religion

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