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Monday, 1 July 2013

Red Track Sponsored Degree September 2013


Student life is fantastic! Learning, meeting people and the opportunity to change your life are just some of its benefits. However, the cost may be a barrier for some. 

From this September, a group of lucky students will have the opportunity to have their university tuition fees paid for them as part of Virgin Trains’ new Red Track programme.

The successful applicants will be able to start their business careers with little or not debt plus three years first class work experience under their belt with one of the world’s best known brands.

Starting on 2 September 2013, Virgin Trains is offering 12 places on its prestigious Virgin Red Track programme. It’s a three-year, fixed-term full-time role that incorporates a degree programme delivered in conjunction with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in Crewe.

Tony Collins, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Trains, explains:

“Too many graduates face poor job opportunities and are laden with debt when they graduate. We want to offer an amazing opportunity to the bright, talented entrepreneurs of the future who might be put off studying for a degree by the cost.”


For full details for this great place, please see our Moodle page at

http://moodle.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=129&edit=0&sesskey=no7AK6dcTS

Sian Roberts