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Yeovil
College
Introduction03
University Centre Yeovil Partnerships
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Our Courses Explained
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Progression Opportunities
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Introductory Courses
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Arts, Design & Media
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Business, Management & Professional Development
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Early Years, Education & Teaching
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CONTENTS
Engineering41
English & History
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Nursing, Health & Social Care
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Science & Computing
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Sport & Public Services
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Accountancy & Marketing
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Applying, Finance & Accommodation
– How to Apply
–Finance
–Accommodation
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The University Centre Community
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Excellence at the University Centre Yeovil
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Find out more
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Index94
WELCOME
INTRODUCING THE
UNIVERSITY CENTRE YEOVIL
WHAT OUR STUDENTS LOVE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE YEOVIL….
THE HIGHER EDUCATION ONLY CAMPUS,
JUST FOR STUDENTS STUDYING DEGREES
AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES
THE EXTENSIVE RANGE OF COURSES,
INCLUDING FOUNDATION, HONOURS AND
MASTER’S DEGREES, HNDS AND MORE
THE WELL-EQUIPPED TEACHING ROOMS AND SPECIALIST
RESOURCES, INCLUDING A MAC SUITE, ART AND
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
HIGH STUDENT SUCCESS RATES AND EXCELLENT
PROGRESSION TO EMPLOYMENT
THAT’S WHY WE HAVE AN 89%* STUDENT
SATISFACTION RATE AND HIGH
LEVELS OF STUDENT SUCCESS!
YEOVIL’S VERY OWN UNIVERSITY CENTRE:
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Offering niche courses, including Marketing,
Health, Creative Industries & Computing,
Media and Engineering specialisms that are
unavailable anywhere else locally
Central location in Yeovil, easy to get to by bus
and car, with ample private parking for students
On-site café, IT suites and Learning Resource
areas
Friendly, supportive lecturers who are experts
in their fields
Smaller class sizes, ensuring you can get the
most from your learning and more contact time
with your lecturers
Class times and dates designed to suit you
Courses that are informed by research and
practice
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Vocationally-focussed courses, taking you a
step closer to the career or job you want
You have the chance to receive the best Higher
Education locally, in partnership with top UK
universities
Comprehensive professional learning
resources, including AAT and CIM-accredited
training
Range of support services for students,
including the Student Shout!
Flexible modes of study are available, including
pay-as-you-go, weekend classes and blended
learning, depending upon which course you
choose
Teaching informed by research and scholarship
FIND OUT MORE AT OUR 2014/15 OPEN EVENTS:
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2014 AT 10AM
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 2015 AT 2PM
FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2015 AT 12NOON
SATURDAY 13 JUNE 2015 AT 10AM
REGISTER
NOW AT
WWW.UCY.AC.UK
*Source: NSS
For further information call 01935 845454 or visit www.ucy.ac.uk. All information correct at time of print.
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UNIVERSITY CENTRE YEOVIL PARTNERS
UNIVERSITY CENTRE YEOVIL PARTNERS
The University Centre Yeovil works with five top institutions and three
international professional bodies to bring you a range of excellent,
industry-recognised qualifications.
We work together cooperatively as a community to the benefit of our
students, ensuring that you have local access to a wide range of high quality
courses, excellent teaching and support services.
Find out more in the following pages.
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY - 05
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF
ENGLAND - 06
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THE UNIVERSITY OF
GLOUCESTERSHIRE - 07
UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY
SAINT DAVID - 08
YEOVIL COLLEGE - 09
UNIVERSITY CENTRE COURSES
EXPLAINED - 11
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BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…
Bournemouth University (BU) is an innovative university which offers a range of high quality
courses geared towards specific professions. A student-centered learning environment encourages
intellectual achievement as well as employability – something born out of the University’s
consistently excellent record of graduates moving into their chosen careers.
What does it mean if I am studying a
Bournemouth University validated course?
Validated courses are offered in partnership
between the University Centre Yeovil and
Bournemouth University (BU). Students enrol
directly with the University Centre Yeovil
rather than BU and do not have access to
BU’s learning resources and services. Instead,
students will use the learning resources and
services at the University Centre Yeovil, details
of which are included in this prospectus. You
can also come and see them at University
Centre Yeovil’s Open Events. The students
on BU validated courses will receive a
Bournemouth University award on successful
completion of the course and Bournemouth
University is ultimately responsible for the
academic standards and quality of its awards.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
If you enrol on a course franchised or validated by the University of the West of England (UWE),
you also become a UWE student, enabling you to access their facilities.
The University of the West of England (UWE
Bristol) is passionate about providing Higher
Education opportunities to the local community.
UWE Bristol works in partnership with Yeovil
College to deliver courses with a distinct
vocational emphasis and strong links with local
employers.
At the University Centre Yeovil, you can study
a course validated by UWE Bristol which gives
you an excellent opportunity to develop the
knowledge and skills that will prepare you
for your future career. You may also have the
opportunity to progress to an Honours degree at
UWE Bristol.
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As a UWE Bristol student, you will have access
to the University’s extensive resources and
support services, including our multi-million
pound sports centre, extensive library and one
of the largest JobShops in the UK, providing a
whole range of part-time employment. Students
on some programmes may also be eligible
to apply for our generous bursary scheme. In
addition, you will become a member of the
UWE Students’ Union and will be able to join
and help to run a huge range of clubs and
societies.
UWE Bristol is one of the largest and most
popular universities in the UK, offering a wide
range of courses to almost 30,000 full and
part-time students. Whatever you want to get
out of Higher Education, UWE Bristol, together
with the University Centre Yeovil, aims to help
you to achieve it.
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UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
If you enrol on a course franchised or validated by the University of Gloucestershire, you also
become a University of Gloucestershire student, enabling you to access a range of services and
facilities.
The University of Gloucestershire is a thriving
and diverse community of over 10,000 students,
based over three campuses. Two in Cheltenham
and one in Gloucester, and is also expanding
its student numbers within its partner colleges,
including the University Centre Yeovil.
The University offers a range of undergraduate
and postgraduate programmes from Economics
to Illustration and Performing Arts to Teacher
Training, as well as short courses. The courses
are designed to offer flexible learning options for
all its students to assist them with finding their
career path. All students are warmly welcomed
with academic and personal support and a
wealth of resources in high quality facilities
across three campuses.
22% of students studying with the University
of Gloucestershire are part-time students,
taking courses alongside existing work and/or
family commitments and many are completing
professional qualifications, such as CIPD
(Chartered Institute of Personnel Development)
or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants). Others may be studying
qualifications such as FdA Early Years Care
& Education, BA (Hons) English & History or
BA (Hons) or Master’s degree in Personal
& Professional Development or FdA Sport
Coaching & Fitness, FdA Graphic Design, FdA
Photography, FdA Fine Art and FdA Media.
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UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID
University of Wales Trinity Saint David was
formed from three separate institutions; the
Swansea College of Art (established 1853), the
Swansea College of Education (est. 1872) and
Swansea Technical College (est. 1895).
In 1976, these three institutions came together
to form the West Glamorgan Institute of Higher
Education, which became the Swansea Institute
of Higher Education in 1992. In 2008, following
a successful two year inspection, it became
Swansea Metropolitan University.
In 2012, the University of Wales Trinity Saint
David merged with Swansea Metropolitan
University. This historic development enhanced
the already excellent student experience offered
by the two institutions, without affecting their
provision.
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Despite these radical changes, the University
has stayed close to its roots and the three
founding institutions are still reflected in the
organisation’s faculty structure.
The University has a strong record of graduate
employment and research success. 60% of its
research work has been rated of “international
significance” and, in some cases, “world
leading” according to recent Research
Assessment Exercises with particular strengths
in Art & Design, Teaching and Engineering.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David now has
close to 7,000 students and is an established
and respected provider of undergraduate,
postgraduate and research qualifications, as well
as professional programmes. It has stayed true
to its 160 year history, remaining vocationally
driven and industry focussed.
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YEOVIL COLLEGE
More than 5000 students choose to study at Yeovil College and the University Centre Yeovil each
year, completing a wide range of qualifications which will help them progress towards success in
their chosen careers, with 98% of students recommending the College to a friend. The University
Centre Yeovil celebrated 10 years of training and education with over 3000 successful graduates.
From introductory courses to Master’s
degrees, Yeovil College can offer something for
everyone, providing the whole community with
relevant and valuable personal development
opportunities.
the College boasts an award-winning Student
Support team. Yeovil College is proud to have
accreditations including Healthy FE College
status, the Department of Health’s You’re
Welcome award and the Buttle UK quality mark.
Working with over 700 regional, national
and international employers and the local
community, Yeovil College constantly
reviews its courses, regularly introducing
new qualifications, including Apprenticeships,
A Levels, vocational courses, degrees and
professional training. As a result, at Yeovil
College you can gain the skills and personal
attributes you will need in your future career.
Recent developments, including the Leonardo
Building for Art, Media, Graphic Design,
Photography and Engineering, the Nexus
Hair and Beauty salons, Da Vinci Restaurant
extension and A Level Academy, are just the
beginning. With the creation of a brand new
Construction Skills Centre and an enrichment
centre, which joins other communal areas
such as the Renaissance Refectory, Yeovil
College is continuing its ongoing programme
of improvements to learner resources and
facilities.
Students are supported by an enthusiastic
and dedicated team of teaching and support
staff, all focussed on working for students so
that they can achieve their goals. As well as a
professional and highly qualified lecturing staff,
For more information, visit www.yeovil.ac.uk.
Working with
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PROFESSIONAL BODIES
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The University Centre Yeovil is proud to provide industry-standard
qualifications in Accounting and Marketing on behalf of the following
professional bodies.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
The AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and membership body for vocational
Accountants. It works across the globe with around 125,000 members in
more than 90 countries. Its members are represented at every level of the
finance and accounting world, including students, people already working
in accountancy and self-employed business owners. AAT members are
ambitious, focussed accounting professionals, many occupying senior, well
rewarded positions with thousands of employers, from blue-chip corporate
giants to public sector institutions.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body
for professional accountants. It has an unrivalled global network of members,
students, colleges and Approved Employers. The ACCA offers globally
recognised qualifications, support and guidance for our students, employers
and colleges, world-class accountancy expertise to the public and the highest
standards of practice and ethical conduct. Above all, the ACCA provides
business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability
and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy,
finance and management.
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Marketing is constantly evolving and it is important to demonstrate that you
have kept up-to-date with the latest developments. It is also a vital part of
creating competitive businesses and building a strong economy. Furthermore,
Marketing is a rewarding yet challenging career. That is why The Chartered
Institute of Marketing (CIM), the leading international professional marketing
body, exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional
marketing standards and improve your skills in marketing, whether you are a
novice or a professional, enabling you to build skills and capability so you can
deliver excellent results for your organisation.
To find out more about AAT, ACCA and CIM courses available at the University
Centre Yeovil, go to page 63.
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UNIVERSITY CENTRE COURSES EXPLAINED
What can I study at the University Centre
Yeovil?
You can study from a choice of nearly 50 Higher
Education courses, all designed with you and
local employers in mind. This means that the
majority of our courses are vocational and relate
to jobs, career progression and local industry.
What qualifications can I get?
Through hard work and commitment, you can
gain one of a range of qualifications, including
professional accreditations, such as Association
of Accounting Technicians, Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants or Chartered
Institute of Marketing status, Higher National
Diplomas, Foundation, Honours or Master’s
degrees, teaching qualifications or Diplomas at
Level 5 or above. It all depends upon what you
want to achieve, so come to one of our open
events to see how we can help you.
OPEN EVENTS
Saturday 11 October 2014
at 10am
Wednesday 4 March 2015
at 2pm
Friday 24 April 2015
at 12noon
Saturday 13th June 2015
at 10am
Will I get a ‘proper’ degree from the
University Centre Yeovil?
Yes, all the degrees offered at the University
Centre are accredited by our partner universities.
This means you will study in classes at the
University Centre and graduate in Yeovil, but your
degree will be from the accrediting university. You
can see which university is linked to a degree on
the course information pages and on
www.ucy.ac.uk.
Where can I find out about specific courses?
You can read summaries of each of our
courses on the following pages, along with key
information, entry requirements and awarding
bodies. For more information, use the QR Code
or follow the link to go to our website.
Can I talk to the course lecturer?
Yes, they would be more than happy to speak to
you at one of our open events.
Can I learn in a way to suit my life and
commitments?
The University Centre offers several different
modes of study, depending upon the course. For
example, you can study full-time, part-time, in the
evenings, at weekends, pay-as-you-go or through
blended learning. Call us on 01935 845454 or
come to one of our open events to find out more.
What are Foundation degrees (FdAs/FdSCs)
and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)?
As well as being stand-alone qualifications,
Foundation degrees and HNDs are courses
which represent the first two years of an
Honours degree programme. Once you achieve
your Foundation degree or HND, you can often
apply for a further year of study to ‘Top Up’ your
qualification to a full Honours degree.
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Progression Opportunities –
What the levels mean
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5
4
3
2
1
Doctor of
Philosophy
(PhD)
Master’s degree
Professional
Qualifications
Year 3 degree
Professional
Qualifications
(MSc/MA)
(BA/BSc)
Year 2 degree/
Foundation
degree
HND
Professional
Qualifications
Higher
Apprenticeships
Year 1 degree/
Foundation
degree
HNC
Professional
Qualifications
Higher
Apprenticeships
A Levels
Access
to HE
BTEC Awards/
Certificates/
Diplomas
Advanced
Apprenticeships
GCSEs
BTEC
Diplomas
Intermediate
Apprenticeships
Foundation Learning:
A range of Entry Level and Level 1 qualifications
ENTRY
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INTRODUCTORY COURSES
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION - 14
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - 15
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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Access to Higher Education (HE) aims to give people with significant life
experience a new start in education. It is a nationally-recognised qualification
representing an alternative to the traditional A Level route to university. You can
complete a Health & Social Care (Nursing) or Science (Midwifery) pathway and
previous students have progressed to a wide range of health, education and
care-related HE courses, such as degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Midwifery and
Early Years Teaching. As well as giving you the chance to gain the academic skills
you will need for higher level study, the course aims to support students so that
they increase in confidence and develop interpersonal skills. There is no upper
age limit for this course.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
One Year (Full-time).
Awarding Body:
apt Awards.
Example Content:
Study Skills, Preparation for University English & Maths
Tests, specialist Health & Social Care
and Science units.
Entry Requirements:
For the Heath & Social Care (Access to Nursing)
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pathway, you need GCSE English at grade C or above or
an equivalent Level 2 qualification. GCSE Maths at grade
C is preferable but not essential, as is recent Science
study. To join the Science (Access to Midwifery)
pathway, you need GCSEs at grade C or above in
English, Maths and Science. For both pathways, you
need an IELTS score of at least 5.5. Remember to check
the entry requirements of your preferred university
to ensure you can progress to the HE course of your
choice.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/introductory-courses/
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FdA PHOTOGRAPHY
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The International Foundation
Programme is a 30 week
intensive course for international
students with good high
school grades, but whose
academic qualifications do not
yet meet UK university entry
requirements. The programme
acts as your personal pathway
to an undergraduate degree at
University of Wales Trinity Saint
David and other UK institutions.
You will be given the skills and
knowledge required to live and
study in the UK whilst improving
your English language level.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
One year.
Awarding Body:
University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Example Content:
Foundation English Skills, Study Skills, Cultural Awareness,
Business Planning, Business Structures, Business, Legal &
Political Environment.
Entry requirements:
You should have successfully completed your secondary
education at a level equivalent to 12th grade. Qualifications from
all countries are considered. You will also need to show that you
have the English Language skills necessary to take an active part
in the programme. You need IELTS or equivalent at a minimum
of 4.0 for each component and 4.5 overall.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/introductory-courses/foundationprogramme-for-international-students/
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ARTS, DESIGN & MEDIA
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HNC/D PERFORMING ARTS - 17
FdA FINE ART - 18
FdA GRAPHIC DESIGN - 19
FdA MEDIA - 20
FdA PHOTOGRAPHY - 21
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HNC/D PERFORMING ARTS
The HNC/D in Performing Arts
is a highly regarded, nationally
and internationally-recognised,
undergraduate level programme,
equivalent to the first and second
years of a university degree. It
prepares you for employment in
the sector and is suitable for people
with Level 3 qualifications and more
mature students who would like
to enter a specialist area. During
the course, you will complete a
work-related programme of study
that covers the key knowledge,
understanding and practical skills
needed in the Performing Arts sector.
This course also offers you the
opportunity to choose a particular,
individual emphasis, such as acting for
different media, production skills and
contemporary dance.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Full-time), three years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Edexcel.
Example Content:
Contemporary Dance, Research, Devising Performance,
Scenic Design Concept, Professional Practice, Physical
Theatre, Production Skills, Workshop Leadership.
Entry Requirements:
You need 120 UCAS points from at least one A Level
in a relevant subject or an equivalent Level 3 vocational
qualification, five GCSEs, including English and Maths, or
any equivalent overseas qualification. Applications from
mature students are welcomed.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/arts-design-media/
hncd-performing-arts
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FdA FINE ART
SUBJECT
ARTS,
DESIGN
TITLE & MEDIA
This course aims to encourage and support you as you develop your own individual
Fine Art practice and locate yourself and your work in the context of the region’s
vibrant art community. The course covers studio practice, theoretical engagement
in practice and vocational/professional development. This course runs alongside the
FdAs in Media, Graphic Design and Photography, offering exciting opportunities for
cross-disciplinary debate and shared experiences for students on all courses.
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KEY INFORMATION
KEY
INFORMATION
Duration:
Duration:
Two
years (Full-time), three years (Part-time).
Two years (Full-time), three years (Part-time)
Awarding Body:
Awarding
Body:
University of
Gloucestershire.
University of Gloucestershire
Example Content:
Example
Content:
Visual Culture,
Visual Research, 2D Imagery, Journeys of
Visual Culture,
Imagination:
Experience,
Research, Memory
Creative Thinking,
& Time, Professional
Creative
Practice,
Establishing
Personal
Skills, Screen
Production,
ScriptPractice,
Writing, Aesthetics,
Professional
Making
TalkingEntrepreneur,
Art.
Practice,Art,
Creative
Creative Media Practice
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Entry Requirements:
You need the equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points
from one or more GCE/A Levels, a relevant Level 3
qualification or a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
or substantial recent practical experience, a portfolio
of work and appropriate language and numeracy skills.
Applications from current professional practitioners are
welcomed.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/arts-design-media/fda-fine-art
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FdA
FdAGRAPHIC
PHOTOGRAPHY
DESIGN
This course is for people who want to develop the creative, critical, professional and
personal skills required in the competitive and rapidly changing Creative Industries
landscape. As well as engaging with contemporary issues and practices, the FdA
Graphic Design encompasses areas including advertising, branding, packaging
design, typographic design, mixed media and illustration. The course delivery
is constantly developing in line with changes within the Creative Industries and
advances in digital technology and practice.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Full-time), four years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
University of Gloucestershire.
Example Content:
Visual Culture, Research, Creative Thinking, Creative Skills,
Developing Creative Practices, Professional Practice, Creative
Entrepreneur, Creative Industries.
Entry Requirements:
You need the equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points from one
or more GCE/A Levels, a relevant Level 3 qualification or a
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design or substantial recent
practical experience, a portfolio of work and appropriate
language and numeracy skills. Applications from current
professional practitioners are welcomed.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/arts-design-media/fda-graphic-design
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FdA MEDIA
SUBJECT
ARTS,
DESIGN
TITLE & MEDIA
The FdA Media aims to help you develop the creative, critical, professional and
personal skills needed in the competitive and rapidly changing Media landscape.
The course and methods of study allow you to engage with the contemporary
issues and practices which are transforming media production and consumption.
You explore audio-visual production across a range of platforms and outcomes
and have the opportunity to work in a variety of media, including video, audio,
radio, animation, motion-graphics and interactive media. Emphasis can be placed
on a medium of your choice and you will be encouraged to work outside of
conventional forms, where appropriate, so that you are able to investigate and
continually respond to the changing conventions of the sector.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
(Part-time)
Awarding Body:
Gloucestershire
Example Content:
Visual Culture, Research, Creative Thinking, Creative
Skills, Screen Production, Script Writing, Professional
Practice, Creative Entrepreneur, Creative Media Practice.
Practice
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Entry Requirements:
from one or more GCE/A Levels, a relevant Level 3
qualification or a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
or substantial recent practical experience, a portfolio
of work and appropriate language and numeracy skills.
Applications from current professional practitioners are
welcomed.
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FdA PHOTOGRAPHY
This Foundation degree aims to
help you develop the creative,
critical and personal skills
needed in the highly competitive
and rapidly changing world of
professional Creative Practice.
The course and study methods
allow you to engage with the
contemporary issues and the
modern practices which are
transforming the production and
consumption of photography.
This qualification runs alongside
the FdAs in Media, Graphic
Design and Fine Art, offering
you opportunities for
cross-disciplinary debate and
shared experiences. Input from
local, regional and national
employers and practitioners is
provided throughout the year.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Visual Culture, Research, 2D Imagery, Journeys of Imagination:
Experience, Memory & Time, Professional Practice, Establishing
Personal Practice, Aesthetics, Making Art, Talking Art.
Entry Requirements:
or more GCE/A Levels, a relevant Level 3 qualification or a
practical experience, a portfolio of work and appropriate
language and numeracy skills. Applications from current
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/arts-design-media/fda-photography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VRQ CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (LEVEL 4) SALON
MANAGEMENT - 23
BTEC DIPLOMA (LEVEL 5) BUSINESS &
MANAGEMENT - 24
FdA BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT - 25
BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICE - 26
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA (LEVEL 7)
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP - 27
BA (HONS) PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT - 28
MA/MSc PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT - 29
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VRQ CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (LEVEL 4)
SALON MANAGEMENT
The VRQ Certificate/Diploma
(Level 4) Salon Management (QCF) has
been specifically designed for existing
or aspirational Salon Managers.
Suitable for Hairdressers, Barbers,
Beauty Therapists and Nail Technicians,
this higher level qualification covers
planning products and services based
on data analysis, setting operational
objectives, public relations, monitoring
work practices, stock control and
making recommendations to increase
salon revenue. You will learn to
research, monitor and recommend
improvements to ensure the health,
safety and security of your salon,
becoming a valuable asset to
your organisation.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
The Certificate takes one year (30 weeks). The Diploma
takes two years (60 weeks).
Awarding Body:
VTCT.
Example Content:
Management of Health, Safety & Security, Salon
Management, Public Relations, Quality Management of
Client Care, Research, Salon Design, Marketing, Human
Resources Management.
Entry Requirements:
To start the Certificate in Salon Management, you need at
least a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification plus five to
ten years’ salon experience. You should also have literacy
(English), numeracy (Maths) and ICT skills at Level 2. If you
would like to do the Diploma, you also need to be employed
in a relevant salon role and have opportunities to take on
supervisory or management duties.
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This seven unit course is a specialist work-related programme for those who
want to confirm or extend management experience. It is a good qualification
if you want to change career or move into management, covering the
knowledge and skills you need for successful middle management. The core
unit, Principles of Management & Leadership, provides you with an essential
underpinning knowledge, complemented by specialist modules which make this
a comprehensive and rounded development opportunity. Additional modules
cover topics including customer relationship management, change management,
innovation, recruitment, budgeting and communication.
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This is a broad-based Business
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enabling them to develop
personally and professionally.
This philosophy is reflected in
the course structure, which
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flexibility and a wide range of
learning experiences. This is an
excellent course for students
who prefer small classes with
more interaction between staff
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teaching, enabling you to achieve
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This Honours degree is for students who want to develop the professional
Business and Management skills relevant to their employment practice. It
combines modules to enhance commercial awareness and professional
experience, as well as helping develop your ability to critically analyse
workplace-related subjects. The course blends work-based learning with
more traditional study in a Higher Education environment.
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Name: Donna Evans
Course: FdA Business &
Management,
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Management Practice
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“I found the prospect of having a high
level of one-to-one support with each
lecturer appealing, plus staff are very
knowledgeable and know their subject areas
inside out.
I chose to part-time study, because I wanted
to study alongside being in employment,
earning a wage at the same time as broadening
my knowledge and skills. Studying at the
University Centre fitted ideally with this.”
Donna achieved a First Class Honours
for her degree.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
18 months (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
University of the West of England.
Example Content:
Contemporary Issues in Organisational Practice,
Approaches to Investigation and Enquiry, Advanced
Professional Practice, Enquiry in the Workplace,
International Human Resource Management,
International Marketing Management.
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Entry Requirements:
Many students join this degree from the University
Centre Yeovil’s Foundation degree in Business
& Management. You can also apply if you have
successfully completed a business or finance Higher
National Diploma with a Merit/Distinction profile.
Alternatively, students from other appropriate
programmes offering 240 CATS will be considered.
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BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA (LEVEL 7)
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
This course gives students
the opportunity to develop
their existing Business and
Management skills and
experience to a higher level.
This course is particularly
useful if you want to progress
to a MBA or similar Master’s
degree programme with
advanced entry status. The
BTEC Extended Diploma has
been developed to allow you
to engage in learning which
helps you develop a range of
skills and techniques essential
for entry to higher training
programmes and professional
bodies.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Part-time).
(Full-time), three years (Part-time)
Awarding Body:
Edexcel.
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(HONS) PERSONAL &
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This degree is designed for those employed in a wide range of sectors to
enhance and develop their professional expertise by working towards a
formal academic qualification. It was created for those seeking learning that is
vocationally relevant, but may also be undertaken for personal development.
It includes a combination of work-based learning, experiential learning and
employer-based training and encompasses topics including employability,
mentoring and coaching and research skills.
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Duration:
Two years
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This course has been designed
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enhance and develop their
expertise by working towards a
full Master of Arts or Master of
Science degree. You will learn
through a combination of
work-based learning, experiential
learning and employer-based
training. Topics covered include
mentoring and coaching,
employability, research skills and
action research.
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Duration:
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Gloucestershire
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FdA EARLY YEARS CARE & EDUCATION - 31
BA (HONS) EARLY YEARS CARE & EDUCATION - 32
CITY & GUILDS AWARD (LEVEL 3) EDUCATION &
TRAINING - 33
FdA EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - 37
CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA (LEVEL 5) TEACHING
DISABLED LEARNERS - 38
CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 4) EDUCATION
& TRAINING - 34
ENGLISH (LITERACY) - 39
CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA (LEVEL 5) EDUCATION &
TRAINING - 35
MATHEMATICS (NUMERACY) - 39
CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 4) LEADING
SUBJECT
THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF
DIPLOMA (LEVEL 5) AND PG CERT
POST- TITLE
ASSESSMENT PROCESSES & PRACTICE - 36
COMPULSORY EDUCATION & TRAINING (PCET) - 40
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FdA EARLY YEARS CARE & EDUCATION
This is a sector-endorsed and accredited programme
of professional development specifically designed to
group personal understanding, knowledge and skills
of education in a wider context. It is aimed at those
already supporting teaching and learning within Early
Years and is designed to enhance practice in the
workplace. Peer-to-peer support is encouraged, as
is workplace mentoring.
OPEN EVENTS
at 10am
at 2pm
at 12noon
at 10am
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Three years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Theories of Learning, Personal, Social & Emotional
Development, Child Development 0-8, Observation &
Assessment, Early Years Curricula, Personal & Academic
Development, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Leadership
& Management in Early Years, Working with Parents, the
Curriculum in Practice, Supporting SEN.
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Entry Requirements:
You must have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a
relevant area and at least two years experience of working
with children in Early Years. You will need a minimum of
Maths and English GCSEs at grade A* to C or an appropriate
Level 2 Key Skills qualification or equivalent. You may
be employed or a volunteer with at least 15 hours work
experience per week. A letter of support from your employer
will be required plus two references and a current DBS
enhanced disclosure. Applicants will be required to attend
an interview.
Find out more:
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BA (HONS) EARLY YEARS CARE & EDUCATION
EARLY YEARS, EDUCATION & TEACHING
Focussing on childcare practice up to the age of eight, this course is
designed for those with a Level 5 qualification who would like to achieve
a full Honours degree. The course draws on your experience at a deeper
level and covers areas such as childcare, ‘educare’, leadership and change
and the role of the child in the community.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
One year (Full-time), two years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Social & Cultural Concepts of Childhood, Change
Management, Early Years in the Wider Community,
Research Project.
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Entry Requirements:
You need a Level 5 qualification in Early Years or a
related subject, such as a Foundation degree or Higher
National Diploma, as well as grade C or above in GCSE
Maths and English.
Find out more:
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CITY & GUILDS AWARD (LEVEL 3)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The Level 3 Award in Education
& Training is an updated version
(2013) of the City & Guilds Award
in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong
Learning Sector.
If you would like to become a Teacher,
this knowledge-based introduction to
the profession is an excellent starting
point, preparing you for a teaching
role and higher level training. This
course will give you an understanding
of the roles and responsibilities of a
teacher/trainer in relation to legislation,
equality, diversity, inclusivity and
meeting the needs of learners. The
course covers sequencing learning,
planning and delivering sessions, using
appropriate resources and teaching
methods, as well as identifying
the characteristics of effective
assessment and feedback. You do not
need to be teaching already to take
this course.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
This qualification is taught part-time over 10 weeks, or available
as an intensive week long course.
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Example Content:
Roles, Responsibilities & Relationships, Understanding & Using
Inclusive Teaching & Learning Approaches, Assessment.
Entry Requirements:
You need a Level 2 qualification in English, such as a GCSE. A
Level 2 qualification in Maths is also desirable.
Find out more:
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CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 4)
This qualification replaces the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong
Learning Sector.
The City & Guilds Certificate (Level 4) Education & Training is a first
stage qualification designed for people who are working, or hope to
work as Teachers or Trainers in any English learning environment.
It is also suitable for pre-service teachers/trainers, i.e. people not
formally contracted as a teacher/trainer. The course will help you gain
the knowledge needed to work in the Further Education and Skills
sectors, including roles, responsibilities and relationships, inclusive
teaching and learning, assessment and working with groups and
individuals. You need access to 30 hours of teaching to complete this
course.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two terms (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Example Content:
Roles, Responsibilities & Relationships in Education
& Training, Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners,
Delivering Education & Training, Assessing Learners,
Using Resources for Education & Training.
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Entry Requirements:
You need Level 2 qualifications, such as a GCSEs, in
English and Maths. You also need access to 30 teaching
hours.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/education-teaching/
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CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA (LEVEL 5)
This course replaces the Diploma (Level 5) Teaching in the Lifelong
Learning Sector.
The City & Guilds Diploma (Level 5) Education & Training will help you develop an
analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing
inclusive teaching and learning. Additionally, it will help you cement your knowledge
of theories and principles in education and training and demonstrate them in practice.
It is a higher level teaching qualification designed for those who are or want to be ‘in
service’, working as teachers or trainers in England. It may also be possible for
pre-service teachers/trainers, i.e. people not formally contracted as a teacher/trainer,
to take this qualification. All applicants need access to 100 hours teaching practice.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Example Content:
Teaching, Learning & Assessment, Theories, Principles &
Models in Education & Training, Wider Professional Practice,
Inclusive Practice, Action Research, Teaching in a Specialist
Area.
Entry Requirements:
You need Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. You
also need access to 100 hours teaching practice. Prospective
students are interviewed and may need to undertake an initial
assessment in English and Maths.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/education-teaching/level-5-educationand-training
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CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 4) LEADING THE
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ASSESSMENT
PROCESSES & PRACTICE
This qualification is for people
who are currently working
in a training or assessing
environment and would like
to be able to quality assure
assessors and assessment
process.
Student
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“After volunteering at WorldSkills, I found
I enjoyed helping others aspire to become
Carpenters. This qualification allowed me to
get where I am now. I have found the career
I want. Who knows what I will want in ten
or twenty years, but the University Centre
has given me a great platform to start from. I
have now found work thanks to this course
and will be coming back to further enhance
my qualifications, enabling me to be more
effective in the classroom. ”
Name: David Little
Course: Teacher Training
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Six to 12 months (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Example Content:
Principles & Practices of Internally Assuring the
Quality of Assessment, Internally Assure the Quality
of Assessment, Plan, Allocate & Monitor the Quality of
Work in own Area of Responsibility.
Entry Requirements:
You need to be working in a training or assessing
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environment. A candidate-IQA will need to show
that they have provided support for a minimum of
two assessors. Each of these assessors needs to be
assessing two candidates. It is the responsibility of
the candidate-IQA to locate these assessors and their
candidates. Additionally, the candidate-IQA must have
the support of an occupationally competent and
qualified Internal Verifier who will be responsible for
counter-signing all the decisions made by the
candidate-IQA. Please note that the College does not
provide for these requirements.
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This course is for those working
to support teaching and learning in
schools or education centres. If you
want to become a Teacher in the
future or to take on more responsibility
in your workplace, this course could
be for you. The FdA Educational
Support offers a programme of
professional development specifically
designed to help you cultivate personal
understanding, knowledge and skills in
a wider context, helping you to enhance
practice in the workplace.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Three years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Positive Interaction with Learners, Voice of the Learner, Thinking
& Learning, Child & Adolescent Development & The Life
Course, Supporting Professional Practice, Enhancing Subject
Knowledge, Independent Study, Partnership Working.
Entry Requirements:
You must be working at least one day per week in a school
as a Teaching Assistant, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
You must have been working in the sector for at least a year
and have a current DBS enhanced disclosure. You should
have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade A to C, or a Level
2 National Test/Functional Skills or be working towards these.
If you eventually want to achieve Teacher status, you also
need GCSE Science. A letter of support from your employer
or evidence of achievement at A Level or equivalent is also
required.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/education-teaching/fda-supportinglearning
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TEACHING DISABLED LEARNERS
This training is designed for Teachers working with disabled learners
in discrete or targeted provision, including specialist provision.
The course focusses on theory and good practice for
supporting a wide range of disabilities, as well as giving
you the opportunity to specialise in one area.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
One year (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Example Content:
Understanding Theories & Frameworks for Teaching
Disabled Learners, Inclusive Learning & Teaching for
Disabled Learners, Action Learning for Teaching in a
Specialist Area of Disability.
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Entry Requirements:
You need Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
You also need at least 50 hours of practice in learning
and teaching environments with disabled learners. A
generic teaching qualification, such as the Diploma in
Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, is desirable.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/education-teaching/teachingdisabled-learners
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FdA PHOTOGRAPHY
TEACHING ENGLISH (LITERACY)
Although it can be used more widely, this teaching
qualification has been developed for those teaching
Literacy in the English Further Education sector.
It prepares trainee Teachers for a wide range of contexts.
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Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Entry Requirements:
You need to have a Level 3 English qualification and
preferably a full generic teaching qualification, such as the
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
Post-graduate Certificate in Education. You need a minimum
of 50 hours of practice in a literacy learning and teaching
environment.
Example Content:
Literacy Learning & Teaching, Literacy Theories &
Frameworks, Literacy & the Learners.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/education-teaching/teachingenglish-literacy
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
OPEN EVENTS
Saturday 11 October 2014 at 10am
Friday 24 April 2015 at 12noon
Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 2pm Saturday 13th June 2015 at 10am
TEACHING MATHEMATICS (NUMERACY)
Although it can be used more widely, this teaching qualification was
developed for those teaching Numeracy in the English Further
Education sector. It prepares trainee Teachers for a
wide range of contexts.
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Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Entry Requirements:
You need Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English and
at least 50 hours of practice in a Numeracy learning and
teaching environment. You will be invited to an interview
and may be asked to complete an English and Maths initial
assessment. A full generic teaching qualification, such as the
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
Post-graduate Certificate in Education, is desirable.
Example Content:
Improving Numeracy Knowledge, Understanding & Practice,
Numeracy & the Learners, Numeracy Teaching & Learning.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/education-teaching/teachingmathematics-numeracy
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
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DIPLOMA (LEVEL 5) AND PG CERT
POST-COMPULSORY EDUCATION &
TRAINING (PCET)
These university-accredited courses are nationally recognised and focus upon
your individual needs as a Teacher and practitioner with clear practice orientation.
Students learn the fundamentals of teaching in their working environment and the
theory and practice of teaching are integrated as much as possible.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Practical knowledge Underpinning Post-Compulsory
Teaching & Learning, Planning & Delivering Learning,
Underpinning Theories of Learning, Curriculum
Design & Implementation, Assessment & Evaluation,
Researching Education, Reflective Practice, Concepts
of Professionalism, Practical Knowledge Underpinning
Post-Compulsory & FE Teaching.
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Entry Requirements:
You need paid or voluntary service as a practising
Teacher/Trainer with a minimum of 100 teaching
hours over two years in an approved context. For the
University Diploma, you need at least a relevant Level 3
qualification in your subject, while for the Post-Graduate
Certificate, you need a degree or equivalent Level 6
qualification in your subject. Applicants also need GCSEs
at A to C or equivalent in Maths and English Language
and a suitable mentor at their placement or workplace.
Potential candidates also need to be able to demonstrate
current Level 2 (GCSE level) Literacy and numeracy skills
at interview. You may be able to progress to this course
from a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning
Sector.
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HNC/D AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING - 42
HNC/D ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING - 43
HNC/D MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - 44
HNC/D MATERIALS ENGINEERING - 45
FdSc MATERIALS ENGINEERING - 45
BEng (HONS) MATERIALS ENGINEERING - 45
ENGINEERING
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HNC/D AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
This course aims to provide
serving and ex-military personnel
and civilians with the opportunity
to gain a work-related, higher
level qualification. If you are
part of a significant tri-service
military Aeronautical Engineering
programme, this course will
enable technician-level personnel
and others to gain higher level
qualifications by referencing
previous technical knowledge and
vocational training, using
either Recognition of Prior
Experiential Learning (RPEL)
and/or Recognition of Prior
Certificated Learning (RPCL).
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Variable.
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Awarding Body:
Edexcel.
Example Content:
Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science,
Project Design, Principles & Applications, Aircraft
System Principles & Applications.
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Entry Requirements:
You need a Level 3 qualification in Aeronautical
Engineering or other related Level 3 qualifications. Or
an A Level profile which shows a strong performance
in relevant subjects and an adequate performance in
more than one subject, supported by a range of GCSEs
at grades A* to C, or an Access to Higher Education
Certificate. Related work experience will also be taken
into account. Mature students may present a more
varied profile of achievement that is likely to include
extensive paid or voluntary work experience and a range
of professional qualifications. You must be over 18 to join
this course.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/engineering/hncd-aeronauticalengineering
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HNC/D ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
This course is suitable for people currently, or hoping to work in technical
and management roles in Engineering. You can study a range of subjects,
which could include analytical methods, electrical and electronic principles,
engineering science, planning and scheduling, depending on your starting
point. This course gives you the opportunity to complete specialist studies
which are directly relevant to job roles. Different delivery modes are
available depending upon your starting qualification and whether
you want to study full or part-time.
Staff
Awarding Body:
Edexcel.
Entry Requirements:
Maths GCSE grade B or above, plus National Diploma
(previously Certificate day release), or Extended Diploma
(previously National Diploma full-time) in Electrical/Electronic
Engineering with a Merit profile. If you already have the QCF
Higher National Certificate in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
with Merit profile or higher you would only need to achieve
eight units and the time to achieve the HND is reduced
accordingly. If you have GCSE grade C Maths or other
qualifications/appropriate industrial experience, you will be
considered for admission on an individual basis. Please contact
the University Centre Yeovil and we will arrange an interview.
Example Content:
Analytical Methods, Electrical & Electronic Principles,
Engineering Science, Planning, Scheduling.
Find out more:
http://www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/engineering/hncdelectricalelectronic-engineering/
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Duration:
Two years (Full-time), three years (Part-time),
12 to 18 months (Top Up, Part-time).
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Name: Simon Weait,
BSc, PGCE
Teaches: Aeronautical
Engineering, Mechanical
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“After working as an Aeronautical Engineer for 26 years, I
became a Project/Support Engineer with Babcock Design &
Technology. Here, I was involved with projects including the
new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers, underwater search
and rescue vessels and other maritime research projects.
I later became HE Aeronautical Engineering Programme
Manager at an FE institution, before joining Yeovil College.
As well as teaching at the University Centre Yeovil, I’m also
an NVQ Assessor.”
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HNC/D MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
This course is suitable for people currently in, or hoping to work in
technical and management roles in Engineering. This course gives you the
opportunity to complete specialist studies which are directly relevant to job
roles. You will learn about a range of subjects, including analytical methods,
engineering science, computer-aided design and manufacture, mechanical
principles and materials engineering. In the second year, you will complete
a project developed using your own individual expertise and the skills
you have gained during the course. Different delivery modes are available
depending upon your starting qualification and whether you want to study
full or part-time.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Full-time), three years (Part-time),
12 to 18 months (Top Up, part-time).
Awarding Body:
Edexcel.
Example Content:
Analytical Methods, Engineering Science,
Computer -Aided Design & Manufacture, Mechanical
Principles, Materials Engineering, Planning & Scheduling.
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Entry Requirements:
Maths GCSE grade B or above, plus National Diploma
(previously Certificate day release), or Extended Diploma
(previously National Diploma full-time) in Mechanical
Engineering with a Merit profile. If you already have
the QCF Higher National Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering with Merit profile or higher, you would only
need to achieve eight units to receive this qualification.
Consequently, the time to achieve the HND is reduced.
Those with GCSE grade C Maths or other
qualifications/appropriate industrial experience may be
considered for admission on an individual basis.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/engineering/
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BEng (HONS) MATERIALS ENGINEERING
These courses are designed
for those working in the
Materials discipline, particularly
Composites, within industry as
well as those who have a more
general Engineering background
and wish to move into the
Materials, or Composites,
discipline.
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Duration:
HND -Two years (Part-time).
FdSc - Three Years (Part-time).
BEng - Two Years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Composite Materials, Engineering with Polymers,
Non-Destructive Testing, Finite Element Analysis.
Entry Requirements:
You must have a Higher National Diploma (HND) or
equivalent qualification in an Engineering-based subject.
Depending upon which modules you have already
completed, you may need to complete additional
modules at HND level (Level 5) prior to commencing
the BEng (Level 6) course.
Find out more:
hncd-materials-engineering
fdsc-materials-engineering/
beng-hons-materials-engineering-top-up/
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ENGLISH & HISTORY
BA (HONS) ENGLISH WITH HISTORY AND BA (HONS) HISTORY WITH ENGLISH - 47
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BA (HONS) ENGLISH WITH HISTORY AND BA (HONS)
HISTORY WITH ENGLISH
The programme builds on the rich
heritage within the South West region
to enhance the study of English and
History in both a local, national and
international context. It is designed
to provide students with the skills
needed for employment as well as
enabling progression to further study
for example Teacher training courses,
a pathway which many students have
traditionally followed.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Three years (Full-time), at least six years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Historical Methods, Period & Depth Studies in History,
Researching Historical Buildings, Culture & Criticism, the
Child in Literature, Writing for Different Purposes, Historical
Perspectives on Culture & Society, the Literature of Space &
Place, Writing & Difference, Research Skills & Projects.
Entry Requirements:
You need 120 UCAS points, achieved via A Levels, Access
qualifications or other appropriate equivalent qualifications.
You should also be able to demonstrate competence in
English and Maths, normally through grade C or above in
these subjects at GCSE. All potential students are invited to
interview and will need to demonstrate how they will benefit
from the course.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/english-history/ba-english-history
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NURSING, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
HNC/D HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE - 49
HNC/D HEALTH MANAGEMENT - 50
CITY & GUILDS (LEVEL 5) LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH
& SOCIAL CARE AND CHILDREN & YOUNG
PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE - 51
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BSc (HONS) ADULT NURSING - 52
BSc (HONS) HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE - 53
BSc (HONS) HEALTH MANAGEMENT - 54
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HNC/D HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
This course is designed to help you
develop the academic skills and vocational
qualities needed in Health & Social Care.
Throughout the course, you will combine
work experience or employment with
theoretical classroom-based study to
provide a valuable insight into a variety of
work settings within Social, Health, Welfare
and Educational services. Modules cover
topics such as Communication, Health
and Safety, Safeguarding, Psychology and
the Sociological context of Health & Social
Care.
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OPEN EVENTS
at 10am
at 2pm
at 12noon
at 10am
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Communicating in Health & Social Care Organisations,
Principles of Health & Social Care Practice, Health &
Safety, Personal & Professional Development, Working in
Partnership, the Sociological Context of Health & Social
Care, Safeguarding, Psychology, Understanding Specific
Needs in Health & Social Care.
Entry Requirements:
You need 120 UCAS points, drawn from at least one A
Level in an appropriate subject or an equivalent Level 3
qualification, five GCSEs including English and Maths or any
equivalent overseas qualification. Applications from mature
students are welcome. You may be asked to attend an
interview.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/healthcare/hncd-health-social-care
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HNC/D HEALTH MANAGEMENT
This course provides relevant, coherent and structured training for aspiring
or current Health & Social Care practitioners. The module content is of direct
relevance to a range of career paths, such as those within the Social Services,
voluntary agencies, Health Service and Probation Service. The course content
draws directly on practice and supports the development and acquisition of
underpinning knowledge.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Three years (Full-time), five years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Applied Personal & Professional Development,
Communication & Counselling, Ethics, Law &
Professional Practice, Leadership & Organisation,
Psychology of Health & Social Care, Sociology of Health
& Illness, Health Industry Internships, Introduction to
Research, Physiology of Health including Nutrition.
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Entry Requirements:
You need 120 UCAS tariff points with at least three
GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent). BTEC
Nationals, National Vocational Qualifications (Level 3)
or other equivalent qualifications will be considered.
Applications from students with significant relevant
experience are welcomed. If your first language is
not English, you must demonstrate competence in the
language e.g IELTS 6.0.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/healthcare/
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CITY & GUILDS (LEVEL 5) LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH & SOCIAL
CARE AND CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE
If you currently manage, or hope to manage a residential home for children or
adults, this essential course helps you fulfil your regulatory requirements. This
specialist Diploma allows you to build on your management and care skills so you
can provide a better service and improve your practice. The course covers key
areas including communication, professional development, equality, diversity and
inclusion, health and safety, risk management and procedures and practices.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Part-time, via Distance Learning).
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds.
Example Content:
Children & Young People’s Residential Management, Children
& Young People’s Management, Children & Young People’s
Advanced Practice, Adults’ Residential Management, Adults’
Management, Adults’ Advanced Practice.
Entry Requirements:
You must already be working in a Health & Social Care or
Childcare role. This course is particularly suitable for
Assistant/ Deputy Managers, or Managers of homes who
do not have a recognised vocational qualification at this level.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/healthcare/hsc_childcare_leadership
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BSc (HONS) ADULT NURSING
This course enables you to gain an academic qualification as well as a Registered
Nursing (RN) Professional Qualification in Adult Nursing. It has been specifically
designed to give you a solid grounding in the theoretical and professional skills
that are needed in modern nursing today in order for graduates to be able to
deliver high-quality evidence-based care. Graduating successfully from the course
will enable you to apply for registration with the Nursing & Midwifery
Council (NMC).
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Three years (Full-time).
Awarding Body:
Bournemouth University.
Example Content:
Communication Skills, Anatomy & Physiology During
the Lifespan, Personal & Professional Development, My
Health & Wellbeing, Exploring Adult Nursing, Identifying
Knowledge for Practice, Exploring Evidence to Guide
Practice, Therapeutic Communication, Care of Clients
with Acute & Long Term Conditions, Promoting Health
& Wellbeing, Humanising Nursing Care, Developing
Knowledge for Practice, Service Improvement
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Project, Managing Complex Conditions, Public Health,
Professional Role, Reviewing Literature to Inform
Practice, Evaluating Knowledge for Practice.
Entry Requirements:
You need 300 UCAS tariff points, typically from three A
Levels or three A Levels and one AS Level, including 80
points in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualifications
and a minimum of four GCSEs at grades A* to C,
including Maths and English, or appropriate Key Skills
Level 2. A Science subject is preferred.
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or current Health & Social Care practitioners. The module content is of
direct relevance to a range of career paths, such as those within the Social
Services, voluntary agencies, Health Service and Probation Service. The
course content draws directly on practice and supports the development
and acquisition of underpinning knowledge.
“I did my degree at the same time as my
mum! We were together in some classes
and it didn’t feel strange at all. In fact, it
was nice that we could talk about what we
were doing and have discussions about
what we were learning. Studying together
was very supportive.”
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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
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Name: Paige Cook
Course: BSc (Hons)
Nursing (Adult Branch)
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Applied Personal & Professional Development, Communication
& Counselling, Ethics, Law and Professional Practice,
Leadership & Organisation, Psychology of Health & Social
Care, Sociology of Health & Illness, Health Industry Internships,
Introduction to Research, Physiology of Health including
Nutrition, Emerging Issues in Health & Social Care Deliver,
Leadership & Management of Change, Management of Public
Health UK & Global, Managing Mental Health & Learning
Difficulties.
Entry Requirements:
You need 160 UCAS tariff points with at least three GCSEs
at grade C or above (or equivalent). BTEC Nationals, National
Vocational Qualifications (Level 3) or other equivalent
qualifications will be considered. Applications from students
with significant relevant experience are welcomed. If your first
language is not English, you must demonstrate competence in
the language e.g IELTS 6.0.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/healthcare/bsc-hons-health-social-care
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BSc (HONS) HEALTH MANAGEMENT
or current Health & Social Care practitioners. The module content is of direct
relevance to a range of career paths, such as those within the Social Services,
voluntary agencies, Health Service and Probation Service. The course content
draws directly on practice and supports the development and acquisition of
underpinning knowledge.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Applied Personal & Professional Development,
Communication & Counselling, Ethics, Law &
Professional Practice, Leadership & Organisation,
Psychology of Health & Social Care, Sociology of Health
& Illness, Health Industry Internships, Introduction to
Research, Physiology of Health including Nutrition,
Emerging Issues in Health & Social Care Delivery,
Leadership & Management of Change, Management of
Public Health UK & Global, Managing Mental Health &
Learning Difficulties.
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MORE INFO
Entry Requirements:
You need 160 UCAS tariff points with at least three
GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent). BTEC
Nationals, National Vocational Qualifications (Level 3)
or other equivalent qualifications will be considered.
Applications from students with significant relevant
experience are welcomed. If your first language is
not English, you must demonstrate competence in the
language e.g IELTS 6.0.
Find out more:
bsc-health-management
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HNC/D BIOLOGY FOR INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATIONS - 56
FdSc FORENSIC SCIENCE - 57
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP (LEVEL 4) IT - 58
FdSc COMPUTING - 59
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HNC/D BIOLOGY FOR
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
SCIENCE & COMPUTING
This course, which focuses on Biology and Biochemistry, aims to provide a
programme of vocational training with a strong emphasis on developing practical
skills alongside specialist knowledge and understanding. The HND is recognised
by employers and professional bodies, providing you with a range of progression
opportunities in employment or Higher Education. It may be possible to study
this course as part of a Higher Apprenticeship.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Full-time), four years (Part-time).
Awarding Body:
Edexcel.
Example Content:
Cell Biology, Biochemistry of Macromolecules &
Metabolic Pathways, Physiology of Cellular Systems
in Animals, Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology,
Analysis of Scientific Data & Information.
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Entry Requirements:
You need GCSE Mathematics and English Language
at grade A*to C or equivalent qualifications. 120 tariff
points from BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma (Level 3)
Applied Science, or GCE Levels in Science or an Access
to Higher Education qualification.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/science-computing/
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SCIENCE & COMPUTING
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Forensic Science can be simply defined as the application of Science to the
law. Criminal case Forensic Scientists are often involved in the search for
and examination of physical evidence which might be useful for establishing
or excluding association of a criminal suspect. Forensic Science is a
multidisciplinary subject, drawing principally from Chemistry and Biology.
Student
“Everyone is friendly here and you
don’t feel like the odd one out. I would
recommend the University Centre to other
people because it has been an amazing
experience for me and has helped me grab
my full potential.”
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Name: Rebecca
Birkinshaw
Course: FdSc Forensic
Science
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Two years (Full-time).
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Biology and Mathematics for Forensic Science, Chemistry for
Forensic Science and Data Analysis, Forensic Science & Crime
Scene Investigation, General & Forensic Photography, Advanced
Forensic Photography, Forensic Examination of Materials,
Professional Practice, Molecular Genetics, Instrumental
Analytical Science, Scientific Research Methods.
Entry Requirements:
You need GCSE Mathematics, English Language and Science
at grade A*to C or equivalent qualifications, 160 UCAS Tariff
points, including at least one science-based A Level (Biology or
Chemistry) or BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma (Level
3) in a relevant subject at Pass grade level. Applicants with
recent relevant work experience in a Science area may also be
considered.
Find out more:
fdsc-forensic-science
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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP (LEVEL 4/5) IT
SCIENCE & COMPUTING
This Higher Apprenticeship encompasses the FdSc Computing and the City &
Guilds Diploma (Level 4) IT Professionals, giving you the opportunity to gain or
consolidate higher skills in the workplace. It covers a broad range of essential
topics, such as health and safety, security, hardware, procedural programs,
website development, programing, networks, databases, human computer
interface and more.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Three years.
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds/Bournemouth University.
Example Content:
Computers and Networks, Database Systems, Systems,
Programming, Internet Technologies, Web Development,
Network Infrastructure Strategy, Internet Applications
Development, Human Computer Interaction.
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Entry Requirements:
You need a Level 3 Computing qualification, such as an
Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, a BTEC vocational course
or A Levels, and GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths
and English. We are also happy to receive applications
from mature students with significant industrial
experience.
Find out more:
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COMPUTING
This course is for people who are interested in a career in the diverse and
rapidly changing areas of internet technologies, web-based solutions and
related fields. During the course, you will gain the skills and understanding
needed to develop the technical and managerial competencies to plan,
execute and support the introduction, development and expansion of
computing and business solutions.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
This course is validated by Bournemouth University.
Example Content:
Computers and Networks, Database Systems, Systems,
Programming, Internet Technologies, Website Development,
Network Infrastructure Design, Internet Applications
Development, Human Computer Interface.
Entry Requirements:
You need 120 tariff points including 80 points from a
Computing-related subject, such as a grade C or above in A
Level Computing or an Extended Diploma in IT GCSE English
and Mathematics at grade C or above are also required, although
grade B is preferred. Applications are particularly welcome from
professionals currently working in Computing.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/science-computing/fdsc-computing/
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SPORT & PUBLIC SERVICES
HNC/D PUBLIC SERVICES - 61
FdSc SPORT, COACHING & FITNESS - 62
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HNC/D PUBLIC SERVICES
These courses offer a specific focus on career progression and are recognised by
the public sector as a valid and valuable pathway towards employment in a variety of
Public Services, such as the Army, Police, Prison and Fire and Rescue services. The
course gives you the opportunity to complete specialist study relevant to individual
vocations and contexts, meaning you can tailor your training to your career goals.
Both qualifications enable you to progress to an Honours degree or further
professional qualifications. We are currently undergoing validation for a
BA(Hons) Public Service (Top Up) so you can complete your full
degree at University Centre Yeovil. Look out for
updates on www.ucy.ac.uk.
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“I chose the University Centre Yeovil because it was
local and cheaper than going away to university. I also
knew the staff from my previous study at Yeovil College.
My best memories are of the work experience and the
outdoor activities we did as part of the HND, especially
gaining my British Canoe Union Two Star Award.”
Student
Jared is going to Plymouth University to ‘Top Up’ to a full
degree in BSc Public Services.
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Name: Jared Wiseman
Course: HND Public
Services
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
HNC - Two years (Part-time). HND – Two years (Full-time),
three years (Part-time).
Misuse, Crime & Culture, Psychology of Human & Criminal
Behaviour, Emergency Planning & the Public Services,
Personal Outdoor Skills.
Awarding Body:
Pearson Edexcel.
Entry Requirements:
You need a total of 120 UCAS points from A levels or an
equivalent BTEC grade and A to C in English and Maths at
GCSE level. Relevant employment or experience of the
Public Services is desirable.
Example Content:
Small Scale Research Projects, Organisations & Behaviour,
Fair Treatment in Public Services, Managing Finance,
Government, Decision Making, Personal & Professional
Development, the Global Environment, Sociological Aspects
of the Public Services in Contemporary Society, Substance
Find out more:
http://www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/sport-public-services/
hncd-public-services/
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FdA SPORT COACHING & FITNESS
The FdA Sport Coaching & Fitness aims to provide you with both underpinning
theory and practice knowledge and an understanding of changes in the Sport,
Health and Fitness industry. The course has been developed in line with current
trends, such as an identified need for qualified Coaches and Fitness Instructors
and the Health Agenda’s aim to increase participation rates and improve the
health of the nation. This course is designed to equip you with the skills required
in this changing, expanding and competitive sector so you can take advantage of
current opportunities and be one of the professionals making the London 2012
legacy a reality. Sucessful completion can lead to a one year Top Up degree, held
on one day per week at The University of Gloucestershire.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Foundations of Physiology of Sport & Exercise,
Introduction to Physical Activity & Health Development,
Exercise Design & Fitness Instruction, Teaching &
Coaching in Practice, Coaching Principles, Study Skills
& Research Techniques, Nutrition for Sport, Exercise
& Conditioning, Coaching Practice, Advanced Exercise
Design & Fitness Instruction, The Role of Physical
Activity in the Community, Adapted Physical Activity.
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Entry Requirements:
You need 120 UCAS tariff points, in addition to five
GCSEs at grade A* to C, including Maths and English, or
alternative, equivalent qualifications. You will also need
DBS clearance.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/sport-public-services/fdscsport-coaching-fitness/
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AAT CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 2) ACCOUNTING - 64
AAT DIPLOMA (LEVEL 3) ACCOUNTING - 65
AAT DIPLOMA (LEVEL 4) ACCOUNTING - 66
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
(LEVEL 4) ACCOUNTING - 66
ACCA DIPLOMA (LEVEL 6) ACCOUNTANCY - 67
CIM INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 3)
MARKETING - 68
ACCOUNTANCY & MARKETING
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CIM AWARD (LEVEL 4) DIGITAL MARKETING - 68
CIM CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 4) PROFESSIONAL
MARKETING - 69
CIM AWARD (LEVEL 6) DIGITAL MARKETING
STRATEGY - 70
CIM DIPLOMA (LEVEL 6) PROFESSIONAL
MARKETING - 71
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AAT CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 2) ACCOUNTING
Are you a college or school leaver hoping to start a career in Accountancy or
someone who wants to re-train in Accountancy? Do you already have practical
accounting experience but no formal qualifications? Then this course may
be suitable for you. The AAT Certificate (Level 2) is a professional course
for students who wish to obtain an accounting qualification. It includes five
modules covering topics such as bookkeeping transactions, basic costings and
computerised accounting. It is sponsored by three main accountancy bodies and
is a nationally-recognised qualification.
KEY INFORMATION
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Duration:
Awarding Body:
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Example Content:
Processing Bookkeeping Transactions, Control Accounts,
Journals & the Banking System, Basic Costing,
Computerised Accounting, Working Effectively in
Accounting & Finance.
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Entry Requirements:
This course is open to everyone looking to start a career
in Accountancy, but you must be confident in English and
Mathematics. You may be asked to attend an interview.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/professional-courses/
aat-level-2-accounting/
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Are you a college or school
leaver hoping to start a career
in Accountancy or someone
who wants to re-train in
Accountancy? Do you already
have practical accounting
experience but no formal
qualifications? Then this
course may be suitable for
you. The AAT Diploma (Level
3) is a professional course for
students who wish to obtain
an accounting qualification.
It features six modules
covering areas including
accounts preparation, indirect
tax, professional ethics and
spreadsheets. It is sponsored by
three main accountancy bodies
and is a nationally-recognised
qualification.
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KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Accounts Preparation, Prepare Final Accounts for Sole Traders
& Partnerships, Costs & Revenues, Indirect Tax, Professional
Ethics, Spreadsheets.
Entry Requirements:
You can progress to this course if you have completed the AAT
Certificate (Level 2). You can also apply if you have suitable
Accounting experience or a qualification in Accounting. If you
want to go straight to the Level 3 course, you will need to
discuss this at interview.
Find out more:
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AAT DIPLOMA (LEVEL 4) ACCOUNTING
If you have successfully completed the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and want
to achieve a Technician-level Accounting qualification, this course is an excellent
choice. It is suitable for people working at all levels of finance and allows you
to gain practical accounting skills that can be used in the workplace. You will
complete four modules covering financial statements, financial performance,
budgeting, internal control and accounting systems as well as two optional
modules on auditing and/or taxation. The course is sponsored by three
main accountancy bodies and is a nationally-recognised qualification.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Financial Statements, Financial Performance, Budgeting,
Internal Control & Accounting Systems, External
Auditing, Personal Taxation, Business Taxation.
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Entry Requirements:
You need to have successfully completed the AAT
Diploma (Level 3) in Accounting.
Find out more:
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
(LEVEL 4) ACCOUNTING
This Apprenticeship is designed for ambitious people who want to be
Accountants at mid-tier level. It allows you to develop your skills ready
for a career in the sector by gaining a formal Accountancy qualification
and hands-on skills and experience in the workplace.
You will complete four core units covering financial
performance, financial statement, budgeting and an internal
control project, as well as additional units in tax or auditing.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
One year.
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Financial Performance, Financial Statements, Budgeting,
Internal Control Project, Personal Tax, Business Tax,
External Auditing.
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Entry Requirements:
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You need to have either a Level 3 AAT qualification or an
Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting. You will also
need a suitable work placement.
Find out more:
www.ucy.ac.uk/courses/professional-courses/higherapprenticeship-accounting/
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ACCA DIPLOMA (LEVEL 6) ACCOUNTANCY
The ACCA Diploma in Accounting is a senior level professional course which
leads to a globally-recognised Accountancy qualification.
You will study a range of Accountancy units, such as corporate and business
law, taxation and auditing.
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Example Content:
Management in Business, Managing Accounting, Financial
Accounting, Corporate & Business Law, Performance
Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit & Assurance,
Financial Management.
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Awarding Body:
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
Duration:
Entry Requirements:
You need two A Levels at A or B grade, a degree or
to be AAT qualified.
Find out more:
acca-level-6-accountancy/
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CIM INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 3)
MARKETING
If you would like to gain a better understanding of Marketing and how it works,
then this is the course for you. It is aimed at people who simply want to learn
more about the discipline and those who want to pursue a career in Marketing.
If you would like to develop your knowledge further, there are excellent
progression routes at Level 4 and Level 6.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
15 weeks.
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Awarding Body:
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Example Content:
Marketing Principles, Customer Communications.
Entry Requirements:
You must be at least 17 years old and have five GCSEs.
If English is not your first Language, you also need
evidence of an English language qualification you have
achieved within the past two years.
Find out more:
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CIM AWARD (LEVEL 4) DIGITAL MARKETING
If you would like to gain a better understanding of Digital Marketing and how
it works, then this is the course for you. It is aimed at people who simply
want to learn more about this area of Marketing and those who want to
pursue a career in Marketing. If you would like to develop your knowledge
further, there are excellent progression routes at Level 4 and Level 6.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
13 weeks.
Awarding Body:
Example Content:
Digital Marketing.
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Entry Requirements:
You need one or more the following to join this course;
CIM Introductory Certificate (Level 3) Marketing,
a relevant Level 3 qualification, a UK degree or
international equivalent, an International Baccalaureate
(Equivalent to NQF Level 3 and above) or professional
practice i.e. at least one year in a marketing role and
diagnostic assessment on level 4. If English is not your
first language, you will need to provide evidence of an
English Language qualification you have achieved within
the last two years.
Find out more:
cim-award-digital-marketing/
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CIM CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 4)
PROFESSIONAL MARKETING
The CIM Certificate (Level 4) Professional Marketing is aimed at the aspiring
professional Marketer who wants to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed and
progress in their Marketing career. The course aims to give you an understanding of
the wider role of Marketing, an insight into customer behaviour and the ability to help
implement tactical marketing activities at an operational level.
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Awarding Body:
Entry Requirements:
You need one or more the following to join this course; CIM
Introductory Certificate (Level 3) Marketing, a relevant Level
3 qualification, a UK degree or international equivalent, an
International Baccalaureate (Equivalent to NQF Level 3 and above)
or professional practice i.e. at least one year in a marketing role
and diagnostic assessment on Level 4. If English is not your
first language, you will need to provide evidence of an English
Language qualification you have achieved within the last two
years.
Example Content:
Marketing, Integrated Communications, Customer Experience,
Digital Marketing.
Find out more:
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For many organisations Digital Marketing has evolved from a set of tactical
actions to a significant element of strategy. This Award will provide you
with an in-depth consideration of Digital Marketing capabilities that can
be embedded within strategic marketing planning. This qualification can
be completed as a stand-alone module for people with existing Marketing
qualifications, or as part of the CIM Diploma (Level 6) Professional
Marketing.
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DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY
Name: Brian Doidge
MA, DMS, DipM, GCGI,
FInstLM, CMgr, FCMI,
MCIM, Chartered Marketer
Teaches: Business,
Management and
Marketing
“I joined the University Centre Yeovil teaching staff in 2004 following 20 years
in a variety of challenging management posts. I have worked for some of the
world’s largest and most recognisable brands, including Unilever, Asda and Archer
Daniels Midland (ADM). I currently have Chartered status in both Marketing and
Management, as well as postgraduate qualifications from the University of the
West of England (DMS), University of Plymouth (MA) and the Chartered Institute
of Marketing (DipM). I was honoured to receive a Chartered Management Institute
Outstanding Contribution Award and Chartered Fellowship, to add to my Fellowship
of the Institute of Leadership and Management and my Chartered Marketer status.”
Example Content:
Digital Marketing Strategy.
in Business with Marketing, a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree from a recognised university with at least one
third of credits coming from marketing content (i.e. 120
credits in Bachelor’s degrees or 60 credits with Master’s
degrees) or at least two years in professional practice in
an operational marketing role and diagnostic assessment
on Level 6. If English is not your first language, you
must provide evidence of at least one recognised English
Language qualification that you have achieved within the
past two years.
Entry Requirements:
You need one or more of the following to join this
course; CIM Professional Certificate (Level 4) Marketing,
a relevant level 4 qualification, a Foundation degree
Find out more:
cim-award-digital-marketing-strategy/
KEY INFORMATION
Duration:
One day a month for four months.
Awarding Body:
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CIM DIPLOMA IN (LEVEL 6)
PROFESSIONAL MARKETING
This course is designed for professional Marketers working in an operational,
supervisory or management role who want to develop their knowledge and
skills across a range of areas. It allows you to develop your understanding at
management level so you can take a strategic approach to marketing planning.
By developing your knowledge of key marketing metrics and measurement
techniques, you will be able to interpret relevant insight and make informed
strategic decisions.
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Awarding Body:
Entry Requirements:
You need one or more of the following to join this course; CIM
Professional Certificate (Level 4) Marketing, a relevant Level 4
qualification, a Foundation degree in Business with Marketing,
a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university
with at least one third of credits coming from marketing content
(i.e. 120 credits in Bachelor’s degrees or 60 credits with
Master’s degrees) or at least two years in professional practice
in an operational marketing role and diagnostic assessment
on Level 6. If English is not your first language, you must
provide evidence of at least one recognised English Language
qualification that you have achieved within the past two years.
Example Content:
Strategic Marketing, Mastering Metrics, Driving Innovation,
Digital Strategy.
Find out more:
cim-level-6-diploma-marketing/
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Duration:
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APPLYING, FINANCE & ACCOMMODATION
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HOW TO APPLY - 73
FINANCE - 75
ACCOMMODATION - 78
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HOW TO APPLY
Once you have chosen the course you would
like to study, please visit www.ucy.ac.uk for
full details of how to apply, or see below.
Full-time courses
You can apply for a full-time course via the
UCAS website, www.ucas.com/apply
UCAS Application codes
To apply through UCAS, you need the following
institution codes, plus the code for your chosen
course. This can be found on our website
www.ucy.ac.uk or by calling 01935 845454.
Yeovil College
Institution Name Institution Code YEOV
Y25
University of the West of England
Institution Name Institution Code Campus Code
BUWE
B80
F
Tracking
Once you have applied, you will be able to track
your application using the UCAS website.
What happens next?
When your application has been processed, you
will receive a letter telling you whether you have
been successful. You will also be told whether
there are any conditions to the offer of a place
on your chosen course.
Once you have identified the course for which
you are likely to be granted a place, you can apply
to Student Finance for your tuition fee loan and
student maintenance loans and grants. Please
visit the Finance pages for more information.
Deadlines
UCAS accepts applications from mid-September
and the first deadline is in mid-January. Any
applications received in this window are
considered ‘on time’. Applications received after
this but before the final deadline at the end
of June are ‘late applications’. These are only
considered if there is still space on your chosen
course. As such, we recommend you apply early
to stand a better chance of getting a place on the
course you really want.
Please check the UCAS website for details of
exact deadline dates for 2014/15.
Applying for an Art & Design course?
UCAS must receive applications for Art & Design
courses by 24 March 2015. We recommend that
you apply by early March to avoid the last minute
rush. You can list up to three choices in order of
preference. This is the order in which UCAS will
send your application to your chosen universities.
For more information
You can call UCAS on 0371 468 0468
or contact the team via Facebook
www.facebook.com/ucasonline or
Twitter @ucas_online
For more information, please visit
www.ucas.com/about-us/contact-us
Apply through UCAS before JANUARY 2015!
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HOW TO APPLY
Part-time courses
To apply for a part-time course, you need to
complete one of our part-time application
forms and send it to the University Centre
Yeovil. You can download an application form
from www.ucy.ac.uk, or call 01935 845454
for a hard copy.
What happens next?
The Programme Manager for your course
will get in contact to arrange a short, informal
interview. You will then be told if you have
been successful. Some students may be
eligible for part-time funding support. Please
visit the Finance pages for more information.
European Union or
International students
If you want to study a full-time course, please
apply through UCAS. You can find more
information on page 73.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will
need to provide evidence that you can read,
write, speak and understand English to a
suitable level for higher level study.
English Language requirements are normally a
minimum of IELTS Academic Version 6.0.
Healthcare courses
Healthcare programmes, such as Nursing,
need higher levels of English. You must have
IELTS Academic Version 7.0.
If your schooling has been in English you may
not need to take the above tests.
You can find out more about the process on
the IELTS website, www.ielts.org
If you are interested in a part-time course,
please contact the University Centre on
01935 845454 or email us via
[email protected]
What qualifications do I need?
European Union and overseas students
normally need to have an
internationally-recognised Entry to Higher
Education qualification, such as the
International or European Baccalaureate,
equivalent to UK A Level study.
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FINANCE
Student finance
When going to university, there are two main
expenses you will need to think about;
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Tuition fees
The cost of living
UK students can apply for tuition fee and cost
of living support, while EU students can request
help with tuition fees. Support is available from
Government and universities. Some support is
means-tested.
How much are tuition fees?
Tuition fees vary between validating universities.
To find out how much your course will cost, visit
www.ucy.ac.uk.
Can I pay my course fees in instalments?
Yes. The University Centre Yeovil and its partners
will allow you to pay in instalments.
Please contact us on 01935 845454
for more information.
Will I need to budget for anything else?
While at university, you will need to remember to
budget for living expenses. If you plan to move
away from home to live nearer the University
Centre Yeovil, you need to think about the cost of:
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Accommodation, including bills such as
electricity, gas, internet access, telephone etc.
Food
Transport
The average cost of these depends upon where
you live and your lifestyle, but it is important to
budget and not live beyond your income.
Financial support for
UK students
Government support
Loans for full-time students
There are two types of student loan available to
full-time students from England. You can take out
either, both or neither.
•
Tuition Fee Loan
Paid directly to the University when you enrol
to cover your course tuition fees.
•
Student Loan for Maintenance
Paid directly to students termly for the cost of
living expenses.
Do I have to take out a full Student
Maintenance Loan?
No. Student Maintenance Loans are offered to
most full-time students and are there if you need
them during your course.
Did you
know you can
now Pay
as You Go?
Call us now on 01935 845454 to
find out about studying modules
one at a time, spreading the cost
of your learning to suit you.
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Grants for full-time students
Full-time UK students may also be eligible for
means-tested grants. While you will need to
repay student loans, you do not repay grants.
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Maintenance Grant
To help pay your living expenses.
Childcare Grant
To help with childcare costs for children
under 15 or under 17 if they have Special
Educational Needs.
Parents’ Learning Allowance
For students with dependent children, not
necessarily paying for childcare.
Adult Dependents Grant
For students who have an adult who
depends on them financially.
Loans for part-time students
New part-time students may be able to claim a
tuition fee loan to cover fees. Eligibility depends
on the ‘intensity’ of your part-time course being
at least 25% of a full-time course. For example
if your course takes six years to complete
and the full-time equivalent takes three, the
intensity will be 50%.
Unfortunately, part-time students cannot
claim maintenance loans or grants at the time
of print. You may be eligible for the National
Scholarship Programme. Please see page 77 or
www.ucy.ac.uk for details.
How much money can I claim?
This depends upon your household income
and whether you have any child or adult
dependents. If you live with your parents, their
income will also be taken into account. Each
Student Finance awarding body has a calculator
on its website to help you estimate what you
can claim.
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How do I pay back my loan?
Full-time students only start repaying their
loan(s) after they have finished their studies
and are earning over £21,000 a year (correct at
time of print). Part-time students who earn over
£21,000 a year will start repaying their loan
after three years, even if they have not finished
their course. After 30 years, regardless of what
you have already repaid, the debt is wiped out.
For the latest information, please visit the
Student Finance website for your country
(see below).
When should I apply?
You can apply for student loans and other
financial help from the Government once
you have identified the course that you would
like to apply for. To make sure that you receive
your money on time, do not wait until you have
a confirmed place. Simply name the course
you are most likely to attend on your
application.
How do I apply?
Students from England can apply for tuition fee
loans, maintenance loans and grants through
Student Finance England:
www.gov.uk/student-finance
If you are from Wales, Scotland or Northern
Ireland, you can apply for grants through the
Student Finance organisation for your country:
Student Finance Wales
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Student Finance Scotland
www.saas.gov.uk
Student Finance Northern Ireland
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
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FINANCE
Other financial support available
Bursaries for NHS students
UK students enrolling in England on degree and
Diploma courses in Nursing, Midwifery and
professions allied to medicine have access to NHS
bursaries. Where bursaries are means-tested,
student maintenance loans will also be available.
For more information, please contact the NHS
Business Services Authority on 0300 330 1345
or 0191 279 0570. Alternatively, you can visit
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk for more information.
Support for Trainee Teachers
Financial support is now available for those
interested in taking Initial Teacher Training courses,
such as the Diploma in Education & Training.
Please visit www.education.gov.uk/get-intoteaching/funding for more information.
Financial support from Universities
Students enrolling on courses franchised by the
University of the West of England may be entitled
to support from the university. Please visit
www.uwe.ac.uk for more information.
The National Scholarship Programme
The National Scholarship Programme (NSP) helps
support students with a family income of £25,000
a year or less. They are paid via universities,
including the University Centre Yeovil. To see if
you are eligible for a bursary, visit www.ucy.ac.uk
or the website of your accrediting university.
Part-time students may be eligible on a pro-rata
basis.
Disabled Students Allowance
If you have additional learning needs, you may be
eligible for Disabled Students Allowances. Please
see pages 84 to 85 for more information on this
and other non-financial support available.
Financial support for non-UK students
If you are from an EU country not mentioned
above, you can find out more at
www.thestudentroom.co.uk/content.
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ACCOMMODATION
Where can I find out about available accommodation?
Visit the University Centre website www.ucy.ac.uk and look under Student Support,
Accommodation. This contains a regularly updated list of local accommodation available.
Preston Hall
Preston Hall is privately-managed student
accommodation, situated five minutes’ walk
from the main University Centre and within
walking distance of the town centre with its
main shopping and entertainment facilities
and Tesco Superstore. The Yeovil College
campus is less than ten minutes’ walk away
and there is also a bus service into the town
centre.
The accommodation includes:
Single refurbished rooms on a self-catered
basis, equipped with:
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Single bed with under-bed drawer
storage
High-quality pine furniture, including
desk, chair, chest of drawers and
wardrobe
Ceramic wash hand basin
BT Broadband Wi-Fi internet
(24 hour access)
Fully carpeted and curtained
TV point to external aerial
(with boosted signal)
Central-heating radiator
Fire sensor and alarm
Multiple power points
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Shared facilities include:
• Shower and toilet facilities
• Kitchen facilities (including microwave,
fridge, toaster, kettle, freezer, cooker etc.)
• Lounge facilities (including sofas, coffee
tables, TV, DVD and free-to-air
set-top box)
• Gas central heating
• Washing machines and tumble dryers
(£1 coin operated) in separate laundry
• South-facing garden and external
patio area with BBQ
• Parking by permit for up to five cars
Students are expected to provide their
own bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and
cooking utensils. Car parking permits are
available at a cost of £65 per three terms and
are non-transferable. Car parking is monitored
by an external contractor. The garden is
tended and the communal areas cleaned on a
regular basis by the management
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When is the accommodation available?
The agreement you enter into with the owners
of the accommodation will allow you to move
into your room at 12 noon on the Friday before
the start of the autumn term. The agreement
will be valid until the end of the academic
year and will terminate two weeks before the
beginning of the following academic year to
allow for re-painting and cleaning. Students are
expected to stay for the entire three terms of
the academic year and can stay in the property
at their own discretion during the holidays.
How much will it cost me?
Your rent will be approximately £85-90 per week
dependant on room size and location. Payment
is termly and payable by three post-dated
cheques. Cheques should be dated as follows:
1st September, 1st January and 1st April for each
relevant year and should be returned with the
agreement and the deposit.
What is included in the rent?
The weekly charge is inclusive of gas, electricity,
water, council tax, cleaning of common areas and
Broadband internet access. The only extra cost
is the £1 coin operated washing machines and
tumble dryers.
What do I do next?
You should register your interest with the owners
of Preston Hall by contacting Edgecom Estates
at [email protected]. If you have
queries you can contact the owners on
01935 852172. Preference will be given to first
year students. Rooms will be allocated on a first
come, first serve basis subject to the completion
of the rental agreement and payment of
the required deposit.
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YEOVIL:
THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY, THE MIND OF A CITY - 81
OUR CAMPUS & FACILITIES - 82
LEARNER RESOURCES & ADVISORS - 83
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - 84
THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE - 86
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YEOVIL: THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY,
THE MIND OF A CITY
Yeovil is the largest town in South Somerset and
a rapidly growing, vibrant place to live and study.
It is an economic hub supporting approximately
170,000 people and boasting a wealth of great
independent and chain shops and restaurants,
as well as some fantastic music, arts and leisure
facilities and venues. As our students soon
discover, we are much more than helicopters!
Sports fans will also find much to enjoy with great
football, rugby, basketball, netball and athletics, all
played in the town.
Although there is plenty to see and do in Yeovil
itself, the town is in the heart of the Somerset
countryside, within easy access of the A303
and M5 and less than an hour from Dorset’s
spectacular coastline, Devon’s beautiful
countryside and seaside towns and cities
including Bristol, Bath and Exeter.
The Yeovil Town Vision project is leading new
developments, with plans for new sports
facilities, commercial and residential villages and
more, ensuring that Yeovil will continue to offer
students a dynamic social experience in an idyllic
country setting and remain a destination of choice
within the South West.
The Yeovil Town Vision motto is “The Heart of
the Country, the Mind of a City” and Yeovil
offers the very best aspects of these different
worlds.
In the town:
• Over 250 shops, including national chains
and independent boutiques
• Two thriving theatres (the Octagon and the
Swan)
• Multiplex cinema
• Ten Pin Bowling Alley
• Popular restaurants, nightclubs and pubs
• Two health and leisure centres
• Flourishing live music scene
• Country park
• Golf club
In the area:
• Celebrated Jurassic Coast World Heritage
site and pleasant beaches
• Glastonbury Festival
• Bridport Arts Centre
• Sailing clubs
• Clarks Village Shopping Centre
• Haynes International Motor Museum
• Local carnivals, including world famous nighttime illuminated carnivals
• Cider festivals
• Fleet Air Arm Museum and RNAS Yeovilton
International Air Day
• Food and drink festivals
• Bristol Hippodrome
• Bath Theatre Royal
• Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
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OUR CAMPUS & FACILITIES
If you choose the University Centre, you will
study in a friendly environment at
our dedicated campus in the centre of Yeovil.
The University Centre has 17 modern
teaching rooms suitable for classes of
between 12 and 30 students. Lectures and
conferences take place in our 100-seat
lecture theatre, while rooms for specialist
study include an AppleMac design suite and a
photography and media studio.
Situated on Preston Road but set back from
the main thoroughfare, the University Centre’s
central location means you are within walking
distance of shops, the town centre and
facilities at Yeovil College, including extended
library, Nexus salons, restaurant, fitness
centre and sports hall.
At the University Centre, you will learn
in a professional, mature and supportive
environment, staffed by a highly trained team
for the needs of the students.
You will also be able to work in our two stateof-the-art PC suites and our open access
study area, which offers substantial IT access.
A range of snacks and drinks are available
from our café, the Thirst Degree, and you
can relax between classes in our open social
area.
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LEARNING RESOURCES & ADVISORS
The Higher Education (HE) Learning Resource
Advisors (LRAs) are based at the University Centre
and available to support all HE students in a variety
of ways. The LRAs are a recognised point of
contact for students needing help to find resources
for assignments and dissertations.
Support is available in the following areas:
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Finding and using library resources, both hard
copy and electronic.
Tutorial sessions to help you develop sound
information and research skills, covering
Harvard Referencing, evaluating sources,
report writing, database searching, using
e-books and avoiding plagiarism.
Dissertation support via tailored workshops,
use of the inter-library loan system and
individual sessions.
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Advice on using electronic resources provided
by partner universities.
Tutorials on using myUCY, our Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE), including finding suitable
resources on the system.
Liaising with teaching staff to ensure reading
list items are available, relevant and current
and that suitable resources are available in a
variety of media.
The LRAs usually introduce new students to the
Learning Centre facilities during the induction
process and are available at the University Centre
E-Library to provide you with one-to-one sessions
on a drop-in or pre-booked basis at other times.
The HE LRAs also liaise with library staff in partner
universities to ensure a high quality of service is
maintained.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The HE Learning Support Advisor provides
advice and guidance for all students
with additional learning needs. Then will
also arrange any necessary reasonable
adjustments such as extra time in exams or
adaptions to the physical environment.
Additional learning needs include:
•
Specific learning difficulties/
differences, including dyslexia,
dyspraxia, dysgraphia.
•
Mobility impairments,
including wheelchair use.
•
Sensory impairments,
including deafness/hearing impairment,
blindness/visual impairments.
•
Mental health issues,
including depression, stress, anxiety,
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
•
Medical conditions,
including diabetes, epilepsy, Multiple
Sclerosis, Asthma, ME or Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome.
•
Developmental disorders,
including Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention
Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder.
The HE Learning Support Advisor can also
provide advice and guidance on a wide range
of academic issues such as study skills and
time management, to all students at the
University Centre.
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)
In Higher Education, students with disabilities
or additional learning needs would normally
be expected to apply for Disabled Students’
Allowances (DSAs) to help cover the costs
of additional equipment or support. The
HE Learning Support Advisor can provide
assistance in applying for these allowances.
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Part-time and postgraduate students are
also eligible to apply for DSAs, which will be
awarded on a pro-rata basis.
Support Available
You can request a range of services,
equipment and support through the HE
Learning Support Advisor, including:
Deaf/hearing Impaired Students
• Induction loop
We have five lecture rooms with loop
systems. There are also a number of
portable loop systems. Further loops
could be provided via the Disabled
Students’ Allowances (DSAs).
• Note Takers
We can arrange to provide note takers.
Payment for these would normally be
via the DSAs.
• British Sign Language Interpreters
These can be provided, subject to
adequate notice. Payment for these
would normally be covered by the DSAs
Visually Impaired Students
• Specialised IT Software
We can provide accessibility options
within Microsoft Windows which will
enlarge print. Text Help Read and Write,
a screen reader, is available on all our
open-access computers. Other assistive
technology is funded through the DSAs.
Students with Mobility Difficulties
• Wheelchair Access to most areas of the
University Centre Yeovil is available. A
guide to wheelchair access at the main
Yeovil College site is available on request.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Students with specific learning
differences such as Dyslexia
• Specialist Tutors: These can be provided,
subject to adequate notice. Payment for these
would normally be covered by the DSAs.
• Information Technology: Specialist
software, such as Read and Write, is available.
Training/advice in its use is available through
DSAs, which also funds other assistive
technology.
Students with unseen disabilities
such as medical conditions and
developmental disorders
These would need to be evaluated on an individual
basis. Please discuss directly with the HE Learning
Support Advisor by calling 01935 845482.
Applying for the Disabled Students’
Allowances (DSAs)
If you are a UK student with a disability or
additional learning need, as described above,
you can apply for the Disabled Students’
Allowances (DSAs).
Students need to apply through their relevant
Student Finance authority (see page 76), which
will assess whether you are eligible for DSAs. Visit
your Student Finance authority’s website for an
application form. In most cases, medical evidence
or a recent (within the past two years) Educational
Psychologist’s report is necessary to obtain a DSA.
For further information, contact the HE Learning
Support Advisor on 01935 845482.
A booklet called `Bridging the Gap’ explains the
DSAs in detail and can be obtained from
www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowancesdsas/further-information or the University
Centre Yeovil website, www.ucy.ac.uk.
International and EU Students
Some EU students may be eligible for the Disabled
Students’ Allowances depending upon certain
factors. Please contact the HE Learning Support
Advisor for more information on 01935 845482 or
email [email protected].
International students are not eligible
for support from the DSAs.
There is also some helpful information from
Disability Rights UK about accessing Higher
Education available on www.disabilityrightsuk.
org/how-we-can-help/benefits-information/
factsheets/education-factsheets.
Additional Support
Additionally, the University Centre and Yeovil
College can access a range of personal support
services to students, such as a Faith Advisor.
These services can be contacted through your
tutor, or the Student Support based in the Learning
Resource Centre, on the main Yeovil College
campus. This service is confidential.
To find out more about our student support
services, call 01935 845482 or
email [email protected].
Prospective students
are strongly advised to
contact the HE Learning
Support Advisor before
starting their course to
discuss their individual needs
and ensure that suitable
support is in place.
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THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
The University Centre Yeovil aims to give you
a full university experience, including social
events and other activities. These are led by
the HE Student Liaison Officer.
Social Side of University
Working with students and our partner
universities, the HE Student Liaison Officer
is responsible for social events, clubs and
societies. Then also encourages students
to become active participants in the wider
community through volunteering and
fundraising.
What sort of events have taken place
at the University Centre?
Staff and students at the University Centre
have been involved in lots of different
activities and projects in recent years. These
have included collecting for charities such
as Amnesty International, World Aids Day,
the Salvation Army and Somerset Flood
Relief, contributing to student magazines and
volunteering at a retirement home.
Is there a Freshers Fair?
Yes. Every September, there is a Freshers
Fair at the University Centre attended by lots
of different organisations and departments.
Come along to find out more!
Getting Your Voice Heard
As well as acting as the lynchpin of university
social life, the HE Student Liaison Officer
is also there to support and speak up for
you if you have any issues to raise with the
University Centre.
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How can I get involved?
You can volunteer to become a Student
Representative to help get the feedback
and opinions of your class/course heard, get
involved in Student Shout! or contact the HE
Student Liaison Officer about your ideas for
clubs, societies or other activities. She will
support you in any way she can.
Information, Advice & Guidance
The HE Student Liaison Officer is there to
ensure a co-ordinated approach to student
support at the University Centre. As well as
training Student Representatives, the HE
Liaison Officer will also help you find the right
person to speak with if you need specific
advice and guidance.
Student Unions
If you are completing a qualification
validated or franchised by one of our
partner universities, you may be able to
join the associated student union. For
more information, please visit the relevant
university or student union website:
Bournemouth University
www.subu.org.uk
University of the West of England
www.uwesu.org
www.yourstudentsunion.com
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
www.uwtsd.ac.uk/students-union
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THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
NUS Extra Card
Any University Centre Yeovil student can apply for
a NUS Extra card, giving them access to a wide
range of useful discounts.
Visit www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra
for more information.
Graduation Ball
Every October, hundreds of University Centre
students graduate in a formal ceremony. Once the
serious bit is out of the way, there is a graduation
ball to celebrate another year of success and
achievement. This glamorous event is open to all
graduates, current students, staff and their friends
and family. Look out for information about venue,
theme and ticket prices in the run up to October.
University Centre Yeovil Alumni
To mark our tenth anniversary, a new Alumni was launched to help former and current students
keep in touch and find out about developments at the Centre.
Join us now online:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucyalumni
Twitter: @UCY_Alumni
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EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE YEOVIL
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STUDENT EXCELLENCE - 89
STAFF EXCELLENCE - 90
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STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Our students’ achievements are celebrated every
year with a graduation ceremony attended by
friends, family and VIPs representing the local
community and key employers.
Last year, more than 300 people from across
the region graduated from the University Centre
Yeovil. Over the last 10 years, over 3000 students
have successfully graduated.
As well as the qualification presentations,
four University Centre Yeovil Outstanding
Achievement Awards were presented at the 2013
ceremony, during the day. They were received
by Ross Baker (FdSc Sports Development &
Coaching), Jayne Bartin (FdA Early Years),
Emma Craddock (FdA Business & Management)
and Russell Ferrantti-Donavellas (FdA Creative
Practices – Fine Art).
speaker. He said “We are delighted to be working
in partnership with the University Centre Yeovil,
an institution that we believe shares many of the
same values and priorities with us, balancing an
ambition for innovation, whilst remaining firmly
rooted in the community.”
Jacqueline Dean, Chair of the Yeovil College
Corporation, said “It is wonderful to see even
more students graduating this year. The
University Centre continues to give students of
all ages the opportunity to continue their studies
and develop their skills closer to home. Indeed,
the University Centre continues to grow every
year, offering an even broader range and choice
of subjects in response to employer and business
demands for new skills and knowledge.”
Marc Osborne, who completed the FdSc
Computing & Internet Technology, received the
Bournemouth University Partner College
Prize. This recognised the high achievement of
a University Centre Yeovil student completing a
Bournemouth University programme.
The annual Harry Livingstone Award for
Management Excellence was presented to
Samantha King, who completed an Extended
Diploma (Level 7) Strategic Management &
Leadership. The award recognises outstanding
achievement by a Business and Management
student and is presented in memory of Harry
Livingstone by the Yeovil and District Branch of
the Chartered Management Institute.
This year, the University Centre was delighted to
welcome Richard Thomas, Assistant Dean in the
Faculty of Applied Design & Engineering at the
University of Wales Trinity Saint David as guest
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STAFF EXCELLENCE
Research and Innovation
Like any Higher Education institution, the
University Centre aims to be at the forefront
of research, ensuring that staff are well
informed and up-to-date with developments
in their area of expertise.
Staff and guest speakers present a selection
of their cutting edge research and case
studies at an annual conference, called
Convergence, held at the University Centre
campus and is free to attend.
The 2014 event featured 21 speakers
discussing their work in a range of fields.
Presentations included:
‘Engaged Scholarship: Working with Students
in CBHE to Develop Relevant Practice‘,
‘Higher Education Review: A Perspective
from HE in FE‘, ‘Facilitation of Metacognition
through Learning Management Systems‘,
‘Supporting Teaching and Learning in
Biosciences with Mobile Technology:
Staff and Student Perspectives‘, ‘Applied
Research: Converging Student, Staff and
Partner Aspirations‘ and ‘Post-Pastoral/
Pre-Romantic: The Placing of Georgian
Countryside Poetry‘.
For details of future events or to download
a copy of the latest Journal of Research in
Higher & Further Education, visit
www.ucy.ac.uk.
‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Higher
Apprenticeships in Health‘,
‘CONVERGENCE’ ANNUAL
RESEARCH CONFERENCE
NEXT EVENT: 30 JUNE 2015
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OPEN EVENTS - 92
TRAVELLING TO THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE YEOVIL - 92
MAPS - 93
FIND OUT MORE
?
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OPEN EVENTS
Open events give you a fantastic opportunity to come and see for yourself what the
University Centre Yeovil has to offer. Come along to any of the following events to find
out more about the courses, meet teaching staff, tour the campus and ask about
finance, accommodation and travel. For more information on our events or to
register, visit www.ucy.ac.uk.
OPEN EVENTS
Saturday 11 October 2014 at 10am
Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 2pm
Friday 24 April 2015 at 12noon
Saturday 13 June 2015 at 10am
FIND OUT MORE
Travelling to the University Centre
Travelling from the East,
West or North
From the A303, take the A37 south to
Ilchester Road, leading into Yeovil. On
approaching the Fiveways roundabout.
Continue to the roundabout and take the third
exit (Preston Road). Go straight ahead at the
first and second sets of traffic lights. The
University Centre is the second turning on the
left. Reception is straight ahead, while ample
car parking can be found at the back of
the building.
Travelling from the South
Take the A37 to Yeovil. At the roundabout,
take the second exit to join the A30.
At the next roundabout, take the second
exit to join the dual carriageway, which ends
with the Yeovil District Hospital roundabout.
Take the first exit and continue along the dual
carriageway until you reach the Fiveways
roundabout. Take the first exit (Preston Road).
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Go straight ahead at the first and second
sets of traffic lights. The University Centre is
the second turning on the left. Reception is
straight ahead, while ample car parking can
be found at the back of the building.
By Rail
Yeovil has two railway stations, Yeovil
Junction on the London (Waterloo) to Exeter
line and Yeovil Pen Mill on the Weymouth to
Bath and Bristol line. Please visit
www.nationalrail.co.uk for timetable
information.
By Coach or Bus
The following websites offer details
of local bus services;
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/dorset
www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/
timetables.
FIND OUT MORE
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MAPS
Main Bus Routes to Yeovil
Edinburgh:
414 miles
Birmingham:
128 miles
London:
115 miles
Oxford:
102 miles
Plymouth:
89.5 miles
Getting to the University Centre Yeovil
Cardiff:
89.5 miles
ue
Aven
tern
Wes
Southampton:
70 miles
Exeter:
49.5 miles
Motor Vehicle
Centre
Bristol:
41.5 miles
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Access to Higher Education
14
Accounting64-67
Leadership in Health & Social Care
and Children & Young People’s
Workforce51
Art18
Biology56
Business & Management
Campus & Facilities
24-27
82
Computing59
Courses Explained
11
Design19
Early Years Care & Education
31-32
Education & Training
33-35
Educational Support
37
Engineering - Aeronautical
42
Engineering - Electrical/Electronics 43
Engineering - Materials
45
Engineering - Mechanical
44
English & History
47
Excellence at the
University Centre
89-90
Finance75-77
Fine Art
18
Forensic Science
57
Foundation Programme for International
Students15
Graphic Design
INDEX
14-15
IT58
Applying73-74
94
Introductory Courses
Accommodation78-79
19
Health & Social Care
49, 53
Health Management
50, 54
Internal Quailty Assurance of Assessment
36
Introduction3
Learner Resources & Advisors
83
Maps93
Marketing68-71
Media20
Nursing (Adult)
52
Open Events
92
Partnerships4-10
Performing Arts
17
Personal & Professional
Development28-29
Photography21
Progression Opportunities
12
Public Services
61
Salon Management
23
Science & Computing
55-59
Social Life
86-87
Sport Coaching & Fitness
62
Strategic Management
& Leadership
27
Support Services
84-85
Teaching33-40
Teaching Disabled Learners
38
Teaching English/Literacy
39
Teaching Maths/Numeracy
39
Travel92
University Centre
Community80-87
Yeovil81
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Are you
ready?
The University Centre Yeovil has made every effort to ensure that the details published
in this prospectus were correct at the time of going to print. Sometimes new courses will be introduced during the
year. Please check our website www.ucy.ac.uk, for the most up-to-date information.
The University Centre Yeovil reserves the right to cancel any courses, where in its view, there is insufficient
demand, or where unforeseen circumstances make it impossible. Course details and/or fees described in this
prospectus may be changed after publication as a result of changes made by awarding bodies or funding councils.
Yeovil College reserves the right to withhold certification if any fees or charges remain outstanding at the
end of the course.
© University Centre Yeovil, Yeovil College.
91 Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2DN
Tel: 01935 845454 Email: [email protected]
www.ucy.ac.uk
OPEN EVENTS
at 10am
at 2pm
at 12noon
at 10am
If you would like this publication in large print
or an alternative format, please call 01935 845454

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