Mini Guide 2023 Specialist, Technical Education
2 Contents Your Experience Your Campus ...............................................5 Specialist Facilities....................................6 Learning Resource Centre, Feeling Peckish? .........................................7 The Best of Both Worlds ........................8 Your New Home...................................... 10 Get Involved ............................................. 11 Sustainable Future ................................ 12 How You’ll Learn .................................... 15 Supporting Your Learning .................. 16 Your Health and Wellbeing ................ 17 Financing Your Education .................. 18 Helping You to Succeed ...................... 21 Employability Skills................................ 22 Agriculture and Conservation .......... 24 Animal Sciences...................................... 26 Equine ......................................................... 28 Sport ............................................................ 31 Specialist, Technical Programmes .. 34 Art and Design ........................................ 35 Floristry ....................................................... 35 Here to Support You Your Career Your Specialism Criminology .............................................. 35 Business ...................................................... 36 Health and Social Care ........................ 36 Teacher Training ..................................... 37 Travel and Tourism ................................ 37 Find Your Programme Our Programmes .................................... 39 Academic Partners ................................ 39 Our Programme Types ......................... 40 Programmes at a Glance Agriculture................................................. 43 Animal Sciences...................................... 44 Business ...................................................... 45 Criminology .............................................. 45 Design ......................................................... 45 Environmental Conservation ............ 46 Equine ......................................................... 46 Floristry ....................................................... 47 Health and Social Care ........................ 47 Sport ............................................................ 47 Teacher Training ..................................... 48 Travel and Tourism ................................ 49 Your Application ..................................... 50 Open Events ............................................. 51 Book your Open Event place
University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) provides specialist, technical education to ensure that you succeed within your chosen career.
UCBB started life offering agricultural education in 1954. Since then, it has grown to include a wider range of specialist land-based subjects, including Animal Sciences and Equine, plus complementary subjects, such as Sport and Floristry. Each of our programmes taps into the wonderful resources that our land offers us, as well as utilising outstanding purpose-built facilities like our Centre for Precision Agriculture and our Centre for Sport and Exercise Science. Finding the right place to study for your degree is about more than just the programme and facilities though; it’s important to find a community where you can thrive. We provide outstanding student support to make sure you have everything you need to grow.
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If you have any questions about our programmes or the support on offer, please get in touch with our friendly Student Recruitment team: E: enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk T: 0800 731 8281 Alternatively, why not come along to one of our Open Events? Head to the back of this guide to find out more about them. We hope to see you soon!
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The UCBB campus has everything you need at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for modern accommodation in our student village or an exclusive space to hang out, grab a coffee or study, we have it all for you here at UCBB. Our campus is a unique place to study. Take a walk to see the alpacas at our Animal Sciences unit, rub shoulders with equine stars at our events or get involved with a whole host of other on campus activities. There are lots of facilities and resources, including the student lounge, which is a great place to chill and socialise.
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Specialist Facilities Studying at UCBB gives you access to specialist, innovative technology and state-of-the-art facilities, including: Centre for Sport and Fitness 3G and grass pitches, sports halls, commercial gym and dance studio Centre for AgriculturePrecision Part of the Institute of Technology and home to a range of robotics and other technologies Specialist Animal Science Unit Over 100 species Centre for Sport and Exercise Science Humanlaboratoryperformanceandtherapysuite Science Centre, IT suites, our dedicated University Centre, social areas and study spaces Equine Centre Six arenas (indoor and outdoor), therapy suites, rehabilitation centre, stabling, rider fitness and performance suites 6
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ExperienceYour 7 ResourceLearning Centre A hub of resources, our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) offers a raft of physical and online resources. There are over 32,000 items available for you to use, including access to over 1,000 journals and hundreds of eBooks.
UCBB has everything you need to stay fuelled throughout the day. Head to Ostler’s for the best coffee, Bishop’s Table for a roast dinner just as good (maybe even better) than your mum’s or chill out in Digby Watt’s with a panini and one of our famous bronkies – the most delicious brownie/cookie hybrid. Our Executive Chef works hard to offer a wide range of food across the campus to suit everyone, including delicious vegan options and gluten-free alternatives! Have a look around with our 360° virtual tour
Living at Bishop Burton is like being part of a family. It’s really welcoming and feels like home.
With UCBB located within 890 hectares of stunning East Yorkshire countryside, you’d be forgiven for presuming that all we had to offer was fields, but UCBB offers you access to so much more.
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The Best of Both Worlds
What’s not to love?! Plus, our small group sizes mean that you’ll make friends from day one, ready to head to one of our on campus events or to explore the local area, from the stunning Yorkshire coastline to bustling cities. You’re never far from your next adventure... We’re not far from the M62 and the train links from nearby Beverley, Hull and Brough connect you to the whole country. Hop on a train in Brough and you can be in London in less than 2.5 hours!
There’s no wonder Yorkshire has been nicknamed God’s Own Country. It’s packed with quaint villages, historic towns, fun cities and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The landscape is outstanding, the people are friendlier and it’s cheaper.
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York is beautiful and there’s so much to do. You can’t beat afternoon tea at Bettys.
Bustling Beverley
Hull is my go to place for shopping or a night out. I’ve been to some great gigs there too.
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Whether you’re in search of a great nightclub, fancy coming face-to-face with a shark, are looking for free museums or want to check out art galleries full of masters’ work, you’ll love Hull and it’s just 20 minutes from UCBB.
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*The Sunday Times list of Best Places to Live 2020 (North and North East)
Historic York Offering more attractions per square mile than any other destination in the UK, York is packed with things to do. It’s just 45 minutes from UCBB and the campus is located on a direct bus route to York. From the ancient walls of Roman York to Yorkdeliciousrestaurantscontemporaryandbarsservingfoodanddrink,hasitall!
Just ten minutes from our campus is the beautiful Georgian town of Beverley, voted one of the best places to live*. Overlooked by the stunning Beverley Minster, it’s home to some amazing independent bars, restaurants and shops, as well as a cinema and Beverley Racecourse.
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Living in our student village is a great way to meet people. It also means you’re only ever minutes away from your lectures, social events and our sports facilities. student rooms are all en-suite with options of either self-catered or half-board halls. You will have access to a shared kitchen with a fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave, whichever room you choose. If you opt for our self-catered halls, you’ll also have access to a full oven and a hob. If you opt for half-board, you’ll get £1,000 food card included in the cost to spend within our catering outlets. Perfect if you don’t fancy cooking every day! We want you to feel as happy and safe as possible whilst you’re living with us, so we have 24-hour security on campus and access to the halls is by swipe card or key only. We also have CCTV in operation across the site, which covers the front doors of our halls of residence. Find out more about our accommodationstudent Check out our 360° virtual tour to take a peek at our accommodationstudent Find out what it’s like to live at UCBB from student Christine 10
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We kick things off with a Welcome Week experience. It’s a great opportunity to meet people and see what life is all about at UCBB. Our Student Leadership Committee plans events and activities on campus throughout the year too. Why not get involved and have an influence on your university experience by joining our Student Leadership Committee? Come together to plan events, represent the student voice with a place on our Board of Governors or raise funds for a charity that is close to your heart. (It’s all amazing experience and will also look fab on your CV!) We have a range of sports clubs, from rugby to clay pigeon shooting, which are a great way to make friends. If team sports aren’t your thing, you can always cheer on our teams during their Wednesday afternoon matches or head to the gym instead. You can make the most of discounted gym membership (or free membership if you live on campus!), giving you access to fitness classes such as boxing and yoga.
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We have installed, and are using for research, an anaerobic digestor that breaks down organic matter to produce bio-gas and biofertiliser for use as fuel on campus.
From small steps to bigger projects...
There’s lots of work going on to help us reach carbon reduction. To help with this, you’re invited to join our sustainability group. The group meets regularly to discuss how we can be more sustainable, which feeds into our overall strategic plans.
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Our grounds maintenance will soon be carbon zero! We’re capturing solar and wind energy to power our grounds maintenance equipment, including our robotic mower, chainsaws, leaf blowers and trimmers. Keep an eye out for Lionel Pitchy, our battery-operated line machine! Here are just five of the steps we’ve taken to be more sustainable...
We have replaced our older diesel fuelled cars with electric vehicles. foodEco-friendlypackaging We have switched our disposable food packaging to alternatives.eco-friendly Flood defences We have a balancing lake that acts as a flood defence for the rural villages downstream. It also features as a water jump for our British Eventing Horse Trials!
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We are champions of sustainable farming techniques on our commercial farm at Bishop Burton, which is why we’ve set ourselves an ambitious target to reach carbon net-zero by 2030 – ten years ahead of NFU’s aim for farming nationally. Our key focus is precision agriculture and how we can help develop and support more sustainable farming practices from an economic and environmental point of view. We are dedicated to using the most forward-looking agricultural technologies to transform food production, reduce emissions, environmental damage, waste and soil erosion. As part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute for Technology, more than £1.7m has recently been invested to develop our Centre for Precision Agriculture. This is a significant regional hub to support our students and the local farming community to be able to implement precision technologies in industry.
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Everyone learns in a different way, which is why we use a range of teaching methods to make sure that you have built the skills you need to succeed in your chosen industry by the time that you graduate.
How You’ll Learn
As a UCBB student, you will also have access to an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which will enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes. Our experienced, supportive and motivated staff have both academic and industrial experience. A range of guest speakers will further supplement your learning and ensure that you’re fully prepared to start your career. For all modules, theory-based lectures are where you will receive the core content of your programme, gaining essential knowledge to underpin your studies. To cement this learning, you will also take part in group seminars and tutorials. Finally, the all-important, hands-on practical sessions will reinforce concepts and develop the skills that support the theory. You will be encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities and/or work experience to enhance your learning. As well as vocational learning on campus, mandatory work experience is integrated into some of our programmes.
You will have tutor led contact time each week, which will include lectures, seminars, on campus work experience, practical sessions and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of independent study in addition to contact time. You can choose to do this from home or on campus.
Our student-centred approach will help you to develop the independent learning skills that are essential in the workplace, beyond your time at UCBB.
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At UCBB, we want you to feel confident and comfortable at every stage of your education. We offer a range of support, from helping you to understand assignment briefs to specialist support for people with diagnosed additional needs. This includes support with tools such as visual stress equipment (i.e. overlays), dictaphones and speech to text software. Our dedicated Study Skills team offer drop-in sessions and pre-bookable 1:1 sessions to ensure that you get the help that you need. As well as face-to-face, the team can provide support to distance learners via email, telephone, webinars or video calls. You’ll also have access to careers advisors and professional skills experts who will help you to focus your ambitions and get ready for a successful career.
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18 YourFinancingEducation Studying for a degree is an investment in your future, but we know that it can feel a little daunting. When budgeting, make sure you consider things such as: • Food and drink • Course books • Clothing, personal care and health and fitness • Mobile phone • A suitable electronic device (e.g. a laptop or tablet) with internet connectivity to access online learning • Graduation expenses such as the hire of ceremonial dress • Tuition fees • Other course fees, including equipment and trips • Accommodation • TV licence It’s all about you at UCBB Get in touch with our UCBB Student Finance Advisor for further support and information: E: enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk T: 0800 731 8281
Postgraduate loans are now also available for those studying a masters programme. *This information is accurate at the time of print in June 2022, but may be subject to change. Visit gov.uk/student-finance for the most up-to-date information.
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UCBB offers a range of bursaries to support students from lower income households and other groups which are underrepresented in higher education. Find out more: Learn more about Student Finance
Tuition fees for students studying at UCBB in the academic year from September 2023 – May 2024 will be £9,250 a year for full-time degree students. Fees for part-time students are calculated on a pro rata basis. Teacher Training students studying our two-year part-time PGCE will pay just £3,500 per year. Annual course fees will remain the same for the duration of your study programme. There will be additional costs for some courses, such as trips and specialist equipment and clothing.
Fees for the 2023-24 Academic Year
Student loans from £3 per month* You may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and living costs whilst you’re studying for your degree. Full details of Student Loans can be found at Thegov.uk/student-financeimportantthingto
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remember about these loans is that you make repayments based on how much you earn not how much you’ve borrowed! Once you leave your course, you’ll only repay when your income is above the repayment threshold. The current UK threshold is £27,295 a year, £2,274 a month, or £524 a week. For example, if you earn £2,310 a month before tax, you’ll repay just £3 a month.
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CareerYour 21 Helping You to Succeed As a UCBB student, you will graduate with more than just subject specific knowledge. With our industry-experienced staff, excellent employer links and fully trained careers advisors, you will develop the higher-level professional qualities, skills and understanding that you need to be successful in Youemployment.willhaveaccess to a range of careers support, including: • Appointments with our life coaches • 1:1 interviews with our careers advisors • CV, job application and interview workshops • Higher-level careers resource on our Virtual Learning Environment • Employer and networking events • Industry specific lecturers with guest speakers Hear from our CoordinatorCareers
We work closely with our employer network to understand the professional and ‘soft skills’ that they seek in graduates, embedding these into our programmes. These skills include: Readiness Employmentfor Including digital skills and how to professionally.interact andEqualityDiversity Supporting people from all backgrounds and characteristics to develop secure and sustainable success in the workplace. Global Perspective How your sector is informed by howdevelopmentsworldwideandyoucansucceedinaglobalsocietyintheworkplace.
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Our Life Coaches are here to help you to unlock your true potential. They’ll work with you to recognise and overcome any barriers. Think of them as your secret pass to success.
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Whether your passion is agronomy or ecology, you’ll feel at home at UCBB. Land-based learning is where we have our roots, and our lecturers are passionate about making sure that you develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need within the Withindustry.environmental issues increasingly in focus, the demand for those with 24 knowledge of sustainable farming methods, ecology and wildlife conservation, is ever increasing. As part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology, studying at UCBB will give you access to the latest agricultural precision technologies and farming solutions. You will apply theory into practice on Bishop Burton’s commercial farm, playing an essential role to meet our ambitious target to become carbon net-zero by 2030.
Whichever programme you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved with research, working with a breadth of facilities including our laboratories, which have been tailored to meet the needs of the land-based industries.
Environmental and Conservation students will truly embrace the subject as they will work on our historic parkland and support with our woodland management strategy.
A brand new pig breeding unit is also in development, in collaboration with White Rose Farms, which will provide state-of-the-art high welfare freedom farrowing houses.
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UCBB has extensive facilities, including over 350 hectares of arable, grassland, woodland and conservation areas. Agriculture students will take their skills to the next level, learning at our Centre for Precision Agriculture. You will have full access to the farm, which includes stabiliser cattle and a sheep herd.
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Industry Links Study at UCBB is about more than the qualification, it’s about preparing you for industry and your career. Whether you’re looking for work experience or graduate roles, we have relationships with a wide range of employers to ensure that you have the best opportunity to succeed.
From checking out habitats in the Yorkshire Moors to learning from Rotterdam’s Floating Farm, UCBB offers a range of study trips to further your knowledge. Check out our programmes and learn more about the careers they offer to you 25 Agriculture
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UCBB is renowned for its specialist Animal Sciences programmes and facilities. Our lecturers are experts in their fields. Many of them work in areas such as animal training and animal behaviour consultancy alongside their teaching Ascommitments.astudenthere, you will develop a wide range of skills. There is a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations, using our excellent facilities. Our Partners
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We have dedicated indoor and outdoor Animal Units, which house a huge range of species to give you the best hands-on learning experience. Species include porcupine, mongoose, racoon dogs, primates, alpacas, marsupials, invertebrates, tropical and marine fish, reptiles and rodents. You will also have access to our specialist laboratories, dedicated dog training area, commercial dog kennels and grooming facilities, commercial sheep and beef enterprises and equine yard. Your studies will be enhanced with visits from external speakers and field trips. Our students have visited everywhere from Donna Nook Nature Reserve to ARTIS, Amsterdam’s Royal Zoo. Check out our Animal Sciences programmes and learn more about the careers they offer to you
In collaboration with the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), UCBB incorporates the Dog Trainer Foundations (KPA) online course into its programmes.degree Our BSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training programme has also been formally recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Programme Recognition Committee as delivering the academic elements necessary for an individual to achieve ABTC recognition as an Animal Training Instructor.
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The Equine department at UCBB is home to some of the finest equestrian facilities in the UK, making it the ideal location for you to take the next step in your career. Our lecturers and instructors are experts in their field, with many working alongside their academic responsibility in sectors such as veterinary physiotherapy. By studying an Equine degree with us, you will have the opportunity to take part in research projects and learn essential theory that you can then put into practice, with case studies, live projects and event management opportunities.Hear from Equine student Paige Our Partners
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Students studying any programme at UCBB can apply to join our Equine Academy, which supports the development of proven high calibre riders, or those with future potential, to succeed at a high level of sport.competitiveFindoutmore:
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Bishop Burton Equine Centre offers an outstanding range of equestrian facilities, including multiple indoor and outdoor arenas, equine therapy and rehabilitation centre, rider performance and fitness suite, hacking track and cross-country course. We also have an array of stables on campus, with livery options so that you can bring your horse with you. The stables are also home to our horses, which you will work with as part of your studies. Our Equine Centre hosts an extensive range of competitions, demonstrations and clinics, and is a BHS training and examination centre. As an Equine student at UCBB, you’ll receive free BHS training and subsidised exam What’sfees.more, other facilities such as our laboratories are fully equipped to ensure your research is as successful as it can be. You will have access to specialist equipment including Quintic Gait Analysis software, FLIR Thermal Imaging cameras, Polar Heart Monitors, Televet ECG, Synchronicity Rein Tension Gauges and Noldus Observe XP software. I’ve just loved it here. The Equine facilities are outstanding, all of the modules are great and the lecturers are
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30 Industry Links You will be able to tap into an excellent network of contacts within the industry, with a range of guest speakers and trips included in programmes.our As well as having the opportunity to gain work experience at other venues, workbased learning modules and nationalopportunitiesvolunteeringatBishopBurtonEquineCentrewillallowyoutolearnatavastrangeoflocal,andinternationalcompetitions,clinicsanddemonstrations. Check out our Equine programmes and learn more about the careers they offer to you
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UCBB’s Sport and Exercise Science department will prepare you to enter this exciting industry at a high level. There is an increasing demand for people with a combination of both academic and practical competence within the sector, therefore our expert lecturers ensure that all of our programmes have a vocational and applied nature. We make sure you have access to work experience opportunities, for instance UCBB offers high quality applied internships in high performance sport with our sport academies.
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You will have access to outstanding sport facilities, including the Centre for Sport and Exercise Science. The centre incorporates the Human Performance Laboratory, which houses a range of equipment used to test and analyse human performance and physiological capabilities. It is also home to our Sport and Exercise Therapy Clinic, which provides treatment for a range of sporting and clinical patients. In addition, UCBB has a multi-station gym, dance studio, strength and conditioning suite, sports halls, 3G and grass playing pitches.
You will benefit from our outstanding links with professional teams, including Hull City Tigers, as well as national governing bodies and regional sports development. Our new BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation is also accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, giving you professional license to practice status.
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SpecialismYourCareerYour 33 I really enjoy getting hands-on and using the facilitiesthey’re great. Sport Academies As a UCBB student, you will have the opportunity to apply to any of our sports academies. Our expert coaches prepare our university level students for careers within professional sport, with strands focused on rugby, football, netball, equine, coaching and more. Find out more: Check out our Sport programmes and learn more about the careers they offer to you
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Whatever you choose to study at UCBB, you are embarking on an exciting new chapter. We combine the expert tutelage and outstanding resources you would expect at a major city university with a more personal approach than you will find elsewhere. Our students benefit from working in fantastic facilities within a beautiful rural setting, but one of our key strengths is the individual support we provide to guide you Smallerthrough.group sizes mean our tutors – many of whom have worked in industry – are able to provide one-to-one support that you won’t get elsewhere. They will help you not only through your studies, but also into the exciting career you are aiming for at the end of your programme.
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Industry Links Our lecturers have developed a wide range of industry contacts, giving you access to study trips, work experience, live briefs and graduate career possibilities.
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The Criminology programmes at UCBB have been designed with the criminal justice sector to give you the best chance of gaining employment. Our graduates now work as police constables, prison officers, probation officers and support networks for ex-offenders. Our expert lecturers tap into their contacts so that you can learn from speakers from Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, the police and non-governmental organisation (NGO) representatives supporting crime reduction.
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Our award-winning Floristry department is the perfect place to study. You’ll gain invaluable experience with hands-on learning and the chance to compete at high-profile floristry events and competitions, such as the Chelsea Flower Show. This often proves to be a platform to get noticed and many students secure jobs before the completion of their studies.
Art and Design programmes are rich and diverse, with courses specialised in 3D and interior/ spatial design. Experimentation is encouraged - we want you to explore your creativity and develop your style, whilst preparing for the wide range of career opportunities the design industry has to offer.
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Our HNC in Business will allow you to develop a broad understanding of key disciplines whilst also developing the personal skills you need to progress to higher level study and for professional success. You’ll cover everything from marketing to human resource management, project management to entrepreneurship.
Studying at UCBB will give you access to over 100 different placement providers for crucial work experience within settings such as hospitals, care homes, GP surgeries and hospices.
Our HNC in Healthcare (Integrated Health and Social Care) will ensure that you develop the academic knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career, as well as opening up opportunities to progress to higher level study.
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Here at UCBB, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to launch or develop your teaching career. You’ll have the opportunity to be mentored by our broad range of lecturers, seeing how they utilise specialist facilities such as our Animal Sciences Unit. Our programmes are designed to work around busy lives, with sessions held during evenings.
Here at UCBB, we cover a broad range of Travel and Tourism Management topics within our HNC and HND programmes, from customer experience to conference and event Flexiblemanagement.learningoptions - remote learning, evening and part-time course delivery, plus an apprenticeship style approach - mean that they’re perfect for those who wish to upskill or launch a new career but can’t commit to a full-time programme.
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UCBB is an official partner of some of the country’s leading universities. These partnerships ensure our students enjoy excellent academic experience and leave with a recognised and highly credible degree. Find your programme on our website to see the relevant academic partner
UCBB offers a range of programmes, all developed with industry, to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed within the workplace. As well as specialist modules for your subject, you will develop a range of transferable skills to improve your chances of employment, such as research methodologies, entrepreneurship and leadership.
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We offer a range of programme levels, with full-time and part-time options, allowing you to choose the perfect route for your lifestyle and goals.
These two-year degree programmes allow graduates to progress onto further study to achieve a BA or BSc degree. They are flexible, technical and employment related degrees that work-basedincorporatestudy.
Level 3 Access to EducationHigher These programmes are designed for people aged 19 or over who want to return to education and prepare students to study at degree-level.
Level 4 Equivalent to the first year of a full-time bachelor’s degree (Level 4), these programmes give you the chance to explore a subject with the option to take a break before returning to the next stage of study, should you wish.
Foundation Degrees Level 5 These are one-year programmes when studied full-time. They are ideal for those who prefer to learn through practical sessions. They can provide a direct route into your profession or allow you to progress to higher study.
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CareerYourYourProgramme 41 It’s all about you at UCBB Chat to our Admissions team for advice on which level is right for you. E: admissions@bishopburton.ac.uk T: 0800 731 8281 Hear onofaboutmorethetypesprogrammesoffer Level 6 Bachelor’s Degrees A traditional three-year degree programme. Here at UCBB, we offer these as Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). Where you see (Hons) you will graduate with honours, provided you meet the required a5Thesestandardacademicneeded.programmesallowyoutotopupyourLevelqualificationtoachievefullbachelor’sdegreeinoneyearfull-timeortwoyearspart-time.Youmaywishtocontinueinthesamesubjector,insomecases,youcanswitchtoanothersubject. Top Up Master’sLevelDegrees7 These postgraduate courses are the highest level of study that we offer. To be eligible to study a master’s degree, students must have already completed a BSc or BA. Higher ApprenticeshipsLevel Employment based programmes specifically designed for aspiring managers or those looking to upskill within their chosen career and field of employment. Day release or block based study at UCBB. Apprenticeship vacancies become available throughout the year - visit the website for updates.
42 atProgrammesaGlance Whilst this table gives you a brief indication of the level of qualifications you would need for each of our programmes, full entry requirements and all other course information, including details of any additional course costs, can be found Ifbishopburton.ac.uk/ucbbprogrammesat:you’renotsurehowmanyUCASpoints you will have from your qualifications, use the points calculator here: bishopburton.ac.uk/UCASpoints Programme Key Part-timeFull-time Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology Subject to approvalLearningDistanceBlended/Part-time Partner Key University of Hull UniversityPearson of Lincoln University CityHuddersfieldofandGuilds
Attendance Duration UCAS Code Entry Requirements Agriculture Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Agriculture GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade 4; you can study English/MathsFT 1 Yr N/A alongside your course if you don’t have these HNC Agriculture (General)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HCAG 48 UCAS Points HNC Agriculture (Crop Production)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HCCP 48 UCAS Points HNC Agriculture (Livestock Production)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HCLP 48 UCAS Points HND Agriculture (General) (Level 5 Top Up)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HDAG Relevant Level 4 HND Agriculture (Crop Production) (Level 5 Top Up)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HDCP Relevant Level 4 HND Agriculture (Livestock Production) (Level 5 Top Up)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HDLP Relevant Level 4 FdSc Agriculture* FT/PT 2/3 Yrs D400 80 UCAS Points FdSc Farm Business Management* FT/PT 2/3 Yrs T4M3 80 UCAS Points FdSc Agriculture (Precision Crop Technology)* FT/PT 2/3 Yrs T43F 80 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Precision Agriculture* FT 3 Yrs PA21 104 UCAS Points View our Agriculture programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBagriculture CareerYourYourProgramme 43
Animal Sciences Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Animal GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade 4; you can study English/MathsFT 1 Yr N/A alongside your course if you don’t have these Access to Higher Education Diploma in Veterinary Science GCSEs in English, Maths and Science FT 1 Yr N/A at grade 4, plus two weeks of work experience with a veterinary practice Higher Education Certificate in Applied Canine Behaviour and Training PT B/DL18 Mths N/A 48 UCAS Points HNC Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HCAM 48 UCAS Points FdSc Animal Management and Behaviour FT/PT 2/3 Yrs DC33 80 UCAS Points FdSc Applied Animal Health and Welfare FT/PT 2/3 Yrs AAHW 80 UCAS Points FdSc Applied Canine Behaviour and Training PT B/DL 3 Yrs N/A 80 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training FT 3 Yrs / 1 Yr Top Up C125 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation** FT 3 Yrs ABWC 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science FT 3 Yrs / 1 Yr Top Up D422 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top Up) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs D390 Relevant Level 5 BSc (Hons) Canine Behaviour Management (Top Up) PT B/DL 2 Yrs N/A Relevant Level 5 Attendance Duration UCAS Code Entry Requirements 44
Animal Sciences (continued) MSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare FT/PT 1/2 Yrs N/A 2.2 Hons Degree MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training FT/PT 1/2 Yrs N/A 2.2 Hons Degree View our Animal Sciences programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBanimal Business HNC Business FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HBUS 48 UCAS Points View our Business programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBbusiness Criminology FdA Criminology and Criminal Justice FT/PT 2/4 Yrs LL45 80 UCAS Points BA (Hons) Contemporary Criminology (Top Up) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs LL4M Relevant Level 5 View our Criminology programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBcriminology Design HNC Art and Design (3D Design) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HN3D 48 UCAS Points HND Art and Design (Interior Design) (Level 5 Top Up) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HIND Relevant Level 4 FdA Design FT/PT 2/3 Yrs W201 80 UCAS Points BA (Hons) Design (Top Up) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs W200 Relevant Level 5 View our Design programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBdesign CareerYour 45 Attendance Duration UCAS Code Entry Requirements ProgrammeYour
Environmental Conservation Level 4 Countryside Ranger Apprenticeship GCSEs in English and Maths atFT 26-30 Mths N/A grade 4, plus relevant employment FdSc Ecology and Environmental Management* FT/PT 2/3 Yrs C1F8 80 UCAS Points FdSc Wildlife and Conservation Management* FT/PT 2/3 Yrs D444 80 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Management (Top Up)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs C1F7 Relevant Level 5 BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation Management (Top Up)* FT/PT 1/2 Yrs D446 Relevant Level 5 View our Environmental programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBenvironment Equine Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Equine GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade 4; you can study English/MathsFT 1 Yr N/A alongside your course if you don’t have these FdSc Applied Equine Management (Coaching) FT/PT 2/3 Yrs D3C7 80 UCAS Points FdSc Applied Equine Management (Therapy) FT/PT 2/3 Yrs D3T7 80 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management FT 3 Yrs N2D4 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Equine Health and Nutrition FT 3 Yrs D4R7 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Equine Science FT 3 Yrs D428 104 UCAS Points al Attendance Duration UCAS Code Entry Requirements 46
CareerYour 47 Attendance Duration UCAS Code Entry Requirements ProgrammeYourEquine (continued) BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science and Coaching FT 3 Yrs D3C6 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation FT 3 Yrs DD43 104 UCAS Points View our Equine programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBequine Floristry FdA Floristry Design FT/PT 2/3 Yrs W290 80 UCAS Points BA (Hons) Floristry Design (Top Up) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs WD24 Relevant Level 5 View our Floristry programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBfloristry Health and Social Care HNC Healthcare Practice (Integrated Health and Social Care) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HHSC 48 UCAS Points View our Health and Social Care programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBhealth Sport HNC Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HNCS 48 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation FT 3 Yrs STSR 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Development FT 3 Yrs SCAD 104 UCAS Points BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning FT 3 Yrs SC21 104 UCAS Points View our Sport programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBsport
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service Degree in subject specialism and PT 2 Yrs N/A employed as a teacher/trainer for 100 hours
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Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service Relevant Level 3 and appropriatePT 2 Yrs N/A work experience
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service Degree in subject specialism and PT 2 Yrs N/A employed as a teacher/trainer for 100 hours
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service Degree in subject specialism, noPT 2 Yrs N/A teaching experience required View our Teacher Training programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBteacher
Teacher Training
BTEC Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service Relevant Level 3 and employed as aPT 2 Yrs N/A teacher/trainer for 100 hours
Students must be 19+; GCSEs in EnglishPT B/DL12 weeks N/A and Maths at grade 4 are desirable Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) Apprenticeship 18 months + endpoint assessment GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4,PT N/Atime, which can plus relevant employment be up to 3 months
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service Degree in subject specialism, noPT 2 Yrs N/A teaching experience required
To see young people moving on in the industry, and to be able to help them on their journey, is really satisfying. Travel and Tourism HNC International Travel and Tourism Management FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HTTM 48 UCAS Points HND International Travel and Tourism Management (Level 5 Top Up) FT/PT 1/2 Yrs HDTM Relevant Level 4 View our Travel and Tourism programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk/UCBBtravel AttendanceDuration UCAS Code Entry Requirements CareerYourYourProgramme 49 Thegainingactivitiesextra-curricularhavebeengreatforexperienceanddevelopingtransferableskills.
We are committed to supporting you throughout your UCBB journey – from the moment you apply for your place, until long after you graduate.
Personal Statements
We welcome applications from students with a range of qualifications and will personalise our offer to you. Full details about our admissions process and appeals policy can be found bishopburton.ac.uk/atUCBBpolicies
If you are an international student, there are some additional requirements to join us. Visit bishopburton.ac.uk/international for full details.
The Application Process
50 Your Application
How to Apply All full-time degree applications should be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website - ucas.com. You will need UCBB’s institution code, which is B37. Any applications for part-time degrees and master’s programmes can be submitted directly through the Bishop Burton website: bishopburton.ac.uk/applynow
When to Apply Applications for the year you wish to study open in September the year before. For instance, if you wish to join us in September 2023, you can apply from September 2022. Whilst UCAS advertise a January deadline, we continue to accept applications through to the September you wish to start with us, provided we have spaces available and the course remains open. We recommend applying as soon as possible to secure your place.
We know that UCAS applications can be a little daunting, especially writing your personal statement. Learn more about how we use your personal statement and get our top tips
51 EventsOpenCareerYourOpen Events There’s no better way to discover if UCBB is the right place for you than to come and see for yourself. Our Open Events are packed full of activities designed to make sure you leave with a clear picture of the programme you’ll be studying and the unique UCBB experience. You can: • Find out more about the programmes you’re interested in • Speak with your future lecturers • Take a campus tour to explore our fantastic facilities and accommodation • Learn about the range of support available to our students, including a chance to chat to our life coaches Open Events - 2022 Open Events - 2023 Thurs 29th SatSat5.30pmSeptember-8pm15thOctoberand26thNovember10am-1pm Sat 28th January and Sat 4th March 10am - 1pm Tues 25th April 5.30pm - 8pm Sat 17th June 10am - 1pm 1-2-1 Advice Sessions If our Open Event dates don’t work for you, don’t panic. You can tap into 1-2-1 advice and guidance by requesting a session with one of UCBB’s experts, whether that’s on campus or virtually. Enquire about a session: Visit our website for the latest dates and to book your place
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