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With a broad and exciting curriculum spanning across a variety of academic, vocational and technical programmes, all of which align with the future jobs market. Click below for a full list of our courses.
Subjects & Courses As a prospective student, find out about what to expect during your next steps and discover guidance along the way as you start your post-16 journey!
Applicant Journey Support services at Wilberforce Sixth Form College are outstanding. We work collaboratively with curriculum staff to ensure that barriers to learning are removed, and that students have the best chance of success.
Outstanding Support We have routes across Hull and the East Riding to ensure students have an easy and accessible route to and from the college, click to find the best route for you.
Travelling to College Wilberforce College is committed to ensuring students receive the best careers guidance whatever their chosen pathway. As well as programmes in place to help students make successful applications for University, Apprenticeships and Employment.
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Colin Peaks, Principal, Wilberforce Sixth Form College
A word from our Principal, Colin
Wilberforce College has been a prominent establishment in the Hull community since 1988. We have grown year on year and currently serve around 1,350 students from East Hull, West Hull and the East Riding villages.
We offer all the specialisms of a sixth form college, delivering exclusively to 16-19 years olds, but have a broad curriculum that includes A Level, T Level, BTEC, UAL and City & Guilds qualifications. Our Level 3 Advanced qualifications are particularly successful and we continuously see our students progress to some of the best universities and careers.
The College’s support services are outstanding and complement students’ learning to ensure that they have the best chance of success and their experience with us extends beyond the classroom.
We continue to make significant investment in the College’s facilities, staff and students, ensuring that we remain the first choice for students, both now and in future years.
Colin Peaks
Principal
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ENGINEERING IN ACTION 🔧
Our Engineering students used a Jenny machine to roll a swage onto their ductwork piece. Shaping the steel so a flange can fit and be fixed in place. A key skill used in industry.
Learn practical skills like this when you study Engineering with us in September 2026
Application link is in out bio #YourFutureYourChoice #ApplyNow #Welding
INDUSTRY INSIGHT 🎵💭
Today a group of our Music Performance & Production students had a fantastic Q&A session with local breakout star @fionaleeofficial who worked with the students as an industry guest speaker and primary research source as they work towards their Final Major Project. 🤩
Fiona-Lee is a singer-songwriter from Howden, East Yorkshire who writes honest, guitar-driven indie songs and is known for powerful vocals and personal storytelling. She signed to Gravity/EMI Records in 2024 with her debut single Mother and is also listed with Capitol Records UK.
She has performed on the @bbcintroducing stage at Glastonbury, headlined at Humber Street Sesh and recorded a session at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. Last year she toured with @cmatbaby and is set this year to support @themaccabees
Students gained a real insight into the current music industry and left inspired about their own future opportunities. ⭐️
If you’re interested in a career within music, it’s not too late to apply for September. Visit the link in our bio.🔗
#MusicStudents #BBCIntroducing #OutstandingExperiences
WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY? 🧠✨
Thinking about your next steps? We asked our second-year Sociology students why they chose Sociology!
From exploring real-world issues to understanding how society shapes our everyday lives, Sociology helps you see things differently.
➡️ Apply now to study Sociology in September 2026 using the link in our bio
#Sociology #YourFutureYourChoice #ApplyNow
MONDAY MOTIVATION 💙
Consistency beats cramming. A little revision every day goes a long way.
Keep it simple: short, focused study sessions (20–25 mins) with breaks in between.
Stay consistent, not overwhelmed. You’ve got this 💪
#MondayMotivation #RevisionReady #StayFocused #YourFutureYourChoice
DIGITAL CHALLENGE
Our Digital students took part in an exciting social media challenge in partnership with the University of Hull and Hull KR.
Introduced to industry-level campaign planning our students worked in teams to develop their own social media campaigns for a sports team of their choice. Bringing their ideas to life through creative, audience-focused content planning and storyboard development.
When you study at Wilberforce experiences like this help you build a strong foundation in digital marketing, content creation, communication and strategic thinking.
All key skills that prepare you for a future career in the digital industry. Apply Today! Link in our bio #ApplyToday #YourFutureYourChoice
POSITIVE VIBES IN FULL EFFECT
What an incredible day at Wilberforce! Ahead of the upcoming exam season our @wilber.studentservices Team hosted a dedicated wellbeing event to remind students of something important.
You are supported every step of the way 💙
It was fantastic to see so many students engaged, taking time for themselves, and making the most of the support available across college.
Remember OUR support isn’t just there during exams… it’s here before, during, and after too.
Thinking about your next step? Applications are still open for September 2026. Apply Now using the link in our bio #YourFutureYourChoice #PostiveVibes
FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREERS
Our A Level Science students put their skills to the test in a mock crime scene, analysing evidence just like real investigators.
Studying A Level science can lead to careers in:
🧬 Forensic Science
⚖️ Criminology
🧪 Laboratory Science
🏥 Medicine
➡ Apply now for September 2026 Use the link in our bio #YourFutureYourChoice #STEM #ApplyNow
WHY WILBERFORCE? 🎓
We asked our students one simple question… why did you choose Wilberforce?
From supportive teachers and a welcoming community, to opportunities that go beyond the classroom, their answers say it all. Every student’s journey is different, but they all started in the same place: choosing a college that believes in them.
If you’re thinking about your next step, this could be yours. Apply now for September 2026 and start your story at Wilberforce. #ChooseYourPath #YourFutureYourChoice
SEE YOU SOON ☺️
Back to college tomorrow and for our second years, the final stretch begins. Still not applied?
Don’t leave it too late. Choose Wilberforce for this September before exam season kicks in. Tag someone who’s still deciding.
Application link is in our bio 🔗
#FinalTerm #YourFutureYourChoice #ApplyNow
WHEN IN ROME 🏛
Week one did not disappoint.....
Our students have explored some of Italy’s most iconic destinations. From the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, to the stunning Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo, and the breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. 📸
One of the biggest highlights has been visiting our partner school, Liceo Vittoria Colonna in Arezzo. Reconnecting with the Italian students, sharing cultures, learning new phrases and making real friendships along the way.
Alongside this, they’ve been living the full Italian experience enjoying local food, retail therapy and even visiting unique spots like a cat café. 🐈🛍️
This could be you next year… 🌍
Apply now before exams begin and be part of #OutstandingExperiences like this at Wilberforce. Use the application link in our bio🔗 #YourFutureYourChoice #InternationalTrips
REVISION MODE: ON!
While most of us are enjoying half term, our Humanities & Social Sciences students have been using this opportunity to to get ahead.
With exams just around the corner, every session counts and dedication like this pays off! Whether it’s notes, discussions, or practice questions, these students are setting themselves up for success.
At Wilberforce, this is the kind of support and guidance you can expect as a student. Apply today for September 2026 #ExamPrep #YourFutureYourChoice
LIVE BRIEF
Set by the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Hull team, this year’s official poster competition gave our Art & Design students the chance to take on a real industry brief.
Huge congratulations to Evie Read, whose design has been selected as the winning poster for the Hull event this May. Her work will now be used to promote the event, a true real-world opportunity to showcase her talent and build her portfolio.
If Evie’s winning design inspires you, imagine what you could create with us. 🎨
Apply now and start your creative journey with Wilberforce!
Use the link in our bio🔗 #ArtAndDesign #ApplyNow #YourFutureYourChoice
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Wilberforce Sixth Form College & CEF: Powering Practical Engineering Success
This partnership exemplifies Wilberforce College’s commitment to practical, industry-aligned education, preparing students to succeed in engineering careers from day one. To celebrate achievement and professionalism, there has also…
Wilberforce Alumni
Sammi Iverson
PAST BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS & GEOGRAPHY STUDENT
Sammi, formerly of Withernsea High School, has gone onto achieve great success pursuing her ambition of a career within the scientific industry. After studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography with Wilberforce, Sammi continued her educational journey at the University of Hull studying for a degree in Biomedical Science – much to the joy of her former Biology teacher Martin who she is still fondly remembered by! Sammi’s positive outlook and cheery demeanour as a Wilberforce student was equal to her hard work and commitment to her studies, so it is no surprise she committed herself to completing her doctorate in Medical Microbiology at Hull York Medical School. Using this impressive track record of excellence in research, she secured an R&D post at Reckitt, quickly transferring to her current role as a medical writer for Reckitt’s Global Affairs Division, seeing her travel the world using her passion for science communication and expertise to advise and educate consumers and fellow researchers in this global medical giant. Sammi has shone brightly since her days at Wilberforce and we are so proud of her achievements which we were delighted to celebrate during our recent Achievement Awards Evening.
WHY CHOOSE WILBERFORCE?
OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES | OUTSTANDING PROGRESSION | OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES
We help students secure job offers with major employers and places at prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Hull, Leeds and York.
Our spacious university style campus offers fully equipped classrooms with use of the latest technology.
W Days
Experience life as a Wilberforce student! This invitation-only transition event is for successfully-interviewed applicants to sample course and familiarise themselves with the college ahead of September
