UTC@MediaCityUK

UTC@MediaCityUK
Established 2015
Type University Technical College
Principal Ruth Bradbury[1]
Chair of the Governing Body[2] Geoff Muirhead CBE[2]
Location 100–102 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UW
53°28′32″N 2°17′46″W / 53.47545°N 2.29609°W / 53.47545; -2.29609Coordinates: 53°28′32″N 2°17′46″W / 53.47545°N 2.29609°W / 53.47545; -2.29609
DfE URN 142010 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Students 401
Ages 14–18
Website www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk

UTC@MediaCityUK is a University Technical College for students aged 14–18 (Key Stage 4 and 5) at MediaCityUK in Salford, England, which opened in September 2015.[3]

Sponsors

The three key sponsors of the UTC are The Aldridge Foundation, The Lowry and the University of Salford.[4]

Admissions

UTC@MediaCityUK opened with a total of 310 student places starting in Years 10 and 12. Due to being a state funded school there are no admission fees or entry examination.[5] There catchment area[6] varies from Salford (Zone A) all the way to Tameside (Zone C).

Curriculum

Students choose one of three study specialisms at Key Stage 4: Radio, TV and Film; Interactive Media and Gaming or Visual Arts, Graphics and Design. At Key Stage 5 students choose from four study specialisms: TV and Film, Graphics and Design, Radio and Audio and Interactive Media and Gaming.[4]

The UTC specialises in digital and creative content, with employer partners playing a key role in the curriculum of the UTC by setting real life work experience projects. Through the projects, students study toward Level 2 and 3 qualifications. The curriculum also includes core GCSEs and A Levels in subjects such as Maths, English and Creative Writing.[7] [8]

Governing Body[9]

  • Chair: Geoff Muirhead CBE
  • Honor Wilson-Fletcher MBE – Chief Executive Aldridge Foundation
  • Professor Helen Marshall – Vice Chancellor, University of Salford
  • Julia Fawcett OBE – Chief Executive, The Lowry
  • Ian Bent – Head of Radio Production for the BBC in the North
  • Jon Corner -CEO – The Landing, MediaCityUK
  • Graham Cowley – Executive Director of Capita Local Government, Health and Property Division
  • Philip Duffy – Managing Director, Duff Phelps
  • Iris Lanny – Programme Manager UK & Ireland, Oracle Education Initiatives
  • Kevin Massey – Educational Consultant
  • Colette McKune – Group Deputy Chief Executive of ForViva Group
  • Elizabeth Vega – CEO Informed Solutions
  • Stephen Wild – Managing Director, MediaCityUK

References

  1. ↑ "URN 142010 UTC@MediacityUK". Edubase/DfE. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Governing Body". UTC@MediaCityUK. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Manchester Evening News, http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/media-citys-new-university-technical-9991384
  4. 1 2 http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/
  5. ↑ "» Entry requirements - UTC@MediaCityUK". www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  6. ↑ "» Catchment area - UTC@MediaCityUK". www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  7. ↑ http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/curriculum-at-14/
  8. ↑ http://www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk/curriculum-at-16/
  9. ↑ "» Governing Body - UTC@MediaCityUK". www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
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