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Coventry College launching four new courses

A centre of musical excellence could be created in the heart of Coventry thanks to one of several new exciting courses at a city college.

Coventry College is launching four new courses in music, E-sports, dance and musical theatre, and adult fashion.

The new subjects are being offered as legacy courses to Coventry’s status as the UK City of Culture 2021, serving young people in the area.

Laura Johnson, curriculum manager at the college, said the new course in music would offer opportunities for young people in the city.

“The reinstatement of a music qualification is really exciting and an area we hope will continue to grow over the next few years,” she said.

“Coventry has always produced fantastic musicians and we are hoping to continue that as a result of offering these courses for students.

“We hope to collaborate with lots of local musicians and create a centre of musical excellence in the heart of the city.”

The college will also be one of the first in the country to offer a new E-sports BTEC qualification.

It is being launched following the success of the college’s E-sports team - Coventry Crosshairs - who have competed nationally.

A new combined qualification in dance and musical theatre has also been created, offering students the chance to develop a range of skills to become multi-skilled performers.

The college will also be offering a fashion course specifically for adult learners for the first time, providing an opportunity for people wanting to retrain or upskill in the industry.

The course will include a mix of face-to-face learning and online blended teaching. Laura added: “It is key that the college can flex its offer to meet the needs of students and to ensure that the city and its employers has the skills base to meet the needs of emerging industries.”

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