Applications for University Technical Colleges (UTCs)

UTCs are technical colleges for 14 to 19 year olds set up by universities and businesses. They specialise in one or two technical subjects and at GCSE offer a similar curriculum to a typical 11 to 18 secondary school. This includes basics of English, Maths and Sciences, as well as their specialist subject.

Their aim is to ensure young people achieve excellent GCSE or A-level results along with high value technical qualifications delivered via employer and university contextualised challenges, that support high level technical and employability skills.

Gateshead does not have a UTC but there are UTCs in other local authorities that you may wish to consider. However, this does not mean that you are required to move your child from their existing school if this remains the best option for them.

If this is something you wish to consider for your child you should contact the UTC for details of when and how to apply. Additionally, when your child is due to move into Year 10 we have a duty to inform parents and carers of the UTCs that are within travelling distance.

Currently the UTC's within travelling distance from Gateshead local authority area are:

North East Futures UTC, Stephenson Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3AS: Specialism: Healthcare Science and Digital Technology

Website: www.nef.tynecoast.academy (opens new window)

UTC South Durham, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP: Specialism: Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering

Website: www.utcsouthdurham.org (opens new window)