University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) provides specialist, technical education to ensure that you succeed in your chosen career.
Turning 70 years old in 2024, Bishop Burton has grown from offering Agriculture courses to including a range of other specialist land-based subjects, including Animal Sciences and Equine, and complementary subjects, such as Sport and Exercise Science. We also offer higher education at our Riseholme College campus in Lincolnshire. Each of our degree programmes tap into the exclusive resources that our land offers us, with stunning campuses in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We also use outstanding purpose-built facilities like our Institutes of Technology, focused on cutting-edge agricultural techniques, laboratories, Equine Centres and sport facilities.
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. Come and see for yourself at an Open Event! Head to the back of this guide to find the dates.
We hope to see you soon!
Bill Meredith Chief Executive and Principal
UCBB has everything you need at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for comfortable accommodation or a welcoming space to study, we have it all for you here at UCBB. Studying at UCBB gives you access to specialist, innovative technology and state-of-the-art facilities. Our campuses are truly unique. Take a walk to see the huge variety of species at our Animal Management Centres, gain first-hand experience in hosting equine events, or get involved with a whole host of other on-campus activities.
Have a look around with our 360° virtual tours!
UCBB offers a range of degree level programmes across two campuses – both set in stunning countryside.
You’d be forgiven for presuming that all we had to offer was fields, but UCBB offers so much more.
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are packed with quaint villages, historic towns, fun cities, and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The landscape is outstanding, the people are friendly, and they’re some of the most affordable places in the UK to live. 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 stunning Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coastlines to bustling cities.
You’re never far from your next adventure... Both of our campuses are close to major road links and trainlines connecting you to the whole country. Hop on a train in Brough or Lincoln and you can be in London in less than 2.5 hours!
I love having Beverley on my doorstep. It has some great bars and restaurants.
Just ten minutes from Bishop Burton is the beautiful Georgian town of Beverley. 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.
Hull is my go-to place for shopping or a night out. I’ve been to some great gigs there too.
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 Bishop Burton.
Having Lincoln so close is brilliant. There is such an eclectic mix of entertainment venues, places to eat and drink.
Just 15 minutes from our Riseholme College campus, Lincoln combines a rich history with a vibrant and contemporary edge. It’s packed with independent boutiques, great arts and culture, plus loads of places to eat and drink.
We welcome students from all over the UK and internationally who are able to take advantage of our on-campus accommodation.
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 and fitness facilities.
UCBB’s student rooms are all ensuite. At the Riseholme College campus all rooms are half board. At Bishop Burton, you can choose either half board or self-catered. You’ll have access to a shared kitchen with a fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave. If you opt for our self-catered halls, you’ll also have access to a full oven and a hob.
If you choose half-board, you’ll get a £1,000 contribution on your ID card to supplement the cost of food and drink 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.
Bishop Burton Riseholme College
There’s plenty to keep you busy at UCBB. We kick things off with Welcome Week, which is a great opportunity to meet people and see what life is all about at UCBB. Our Student Association plans events and activities on campus throughout the year too.
“It’s a great place to be. Everything you need is on campus and there’s lots going on.”
Why not get involved and have an influence on your university experience by joining our Student Association. Come together to plan events, represent the student voice with a place on our Board of Governors or raise funds for a charity close to your heart. It’s all amazing experience and will also look fab on your CV!
We have a range of sports clubs at varying levels, from rugby to clay pigeon shooting, which are a great way to make friends. If playing team sports isn’t your thing, you can always cheer on our teams during their Wednesday afternoon matches or head to the gym instead. You’ll get discounted gym membership (it’s free if you live on campus!), giving you access to fitness classes such as yoga.
It’s not all sport though...we also have clubs for crafts, chess, Lego and more. If we haven’t got your interest covered already, chat to our Student Services team and we’ll see what we can do.
From small steps to larger projects, we are working on multiple ways of supporting our carbon reduction targets. Here are just five things we’re doing to be more sustainable:
We are replacing our older diesel fuelled cars with electric vehicles.
We have switched our disposable food packaging to eco-friendly alternatives.
Our grounds maintenance team is working towards becoming carbon net zero, with sports ground maintenance now 75% off-grid! 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 Pitchie, our batteryoperated line-marking machine!
We are currently on track to meet our ambitious target, working with partners such as Agrii, White Rose Farms Ltd and Stabiliser Cattle Co. From feeding only homegrown products to our livestock to adopting new precision agriculture technologies, there’s lots going on.
Bishop Burton has 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!
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 you graduate.
Our experienced, supportive and motivated staff have both academic and industrial experience. A range of guest speakers will further supplement your learning and ensure 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 personalised support.
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.
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 student-centred approach will help you to develop the independent learning skills that are essential in the workplace, beyond your time at UCBB.
You will have tutor-led contact time each week, which will include lectures, seminars, on-campus work experience, practical sessions and personalised support. 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.
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 bespoke needs, such as inclusive tools and adaptive technology.
Our dedicated Study Skills team offer drop-in sessions and pre-bookable 1:1 sessions to ensure that you get the support that you need. As well as face-to-face, the team can provide support 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 prepare for a successful career.
We don’t just want you to achieve academically and professionally – we will support you to be as happy and healthy as possible, in body and mind. Our friendly Health and Wellbeing team offer chaplaincy, counselling, sexual health clinics and more!
UCBB also has a highly qualified team of Life Coaches, who can help you to discover the best you. They can provide support across a wide range of life skills, including:
Helping you to understand and overcome personal barriers so you can achieve your full potential
Career coaching to help you become more confident and industry ready, armed with the interpersonal skills to engage in the professional world
Individual support programmes, tailored to your needs
Focus on all aspects of physical and mental health and wellbeing, so that you can develop resilience and life skills needed for a healthy work-life balance
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:
• Tuition fees
• Other course fees, including equipment, trips and printing
• Accommodation
• TV licence
• Food and drink
• Course books
• Clothing, personal care and health and fitness
• Mobile phone
• A suitable electronic device (such as a laptop or tablet) with internet connectivity to access online learning
• Graduation expenses such as the hire of ceremonial dress
Learn more about fees and finance
Tuition fees for students starting their programme in the September 2024 – May 2025 academic year are as follows for full-time students. These fees are per year of study.
• Foundation Degree: £8,950
• Degree: £8,950
• Masters Degree: £8,950
• HNC and HND: £7,500
• Higher Education Certificate: £7,500
• PGCE: £7,000
Fees for part-time students are calculated on a pro rata basis. 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.
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 gov.uk/student-finance
The important thing to 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 £25,000 a year, £2,083 a month, or £480 a week. For example, if you earn £26,000 a year before tax, you’ll repay approximately just £7 a month.
Postgraduate loans are now also available for those studying a masters programme, and UCBB offers a bursary for alumni on our postgraduate programmes.
UCBB offers a range of bursaries to support students from lower income households and those underrepresented in higher education. Find out more: *This information is accurate at the time of print in June 2023, but may be subject to change. Visit gov.uk/student-finance for the most up-to-date information.
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 employment. You will have access to a range of careers support, including:
• Appointments with our life coaches
• 1:1 interviews with our careers team
• CV, job application and interview workshops
• Higher-level careers resources on our Virtual Learning Environment
• Employer and networking events
• Industry-specific lectures with guest speakers
Hear from a Careers Advisor
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 for Employment
Including digital skills and how to interact professionally.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Supporting people from all backgrounds and characteristics to develop secure and sustainable success in the workplace.
How your sector is informed by international developments and how you can succeed in a global society in the workplace.
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 very own passport to success.
Agriculture is where we have our roots. Our lecturers are passionate about making sure that you develop the knowledge and skills you’ll need within the industry.
As part of the Institutes of Technology in Yorkshire and Humber and Lincolnshire, studying at UCBB will give you access to the latest agricultural precision technologies and farming solutions.
View our Agriculture programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk and riseholme.ac.uk
Whether you’re passionate about becoming an agronomist or farm manager, you’ll feel at home at UCBB.
Take your skills to the next level, learning at our Centre for Precision Agriculture. You will have full access to our 360 hectare commercial farm, playing an essential role in helping us to meet our ambitious target to become carbon net-zero by 2030. The farm includes 120 hectares of arable, stabiliser cattle and a sheep flock. A new state-of-the-art Centre for Pig Industry Training opens in November 2023, in collaboration with White Rose Farms Ltd.
Our Centre for Agri-Food Technology will give you access to the latest precision equipment and farming solutions. You’ll also have access to our working farm, with arable land, sheep flock and Lincoln Red cattle.
Whichever campus 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.
From machinery exhibitions to learning about Rotterdam’s Floating Farm, you’ll be able to expand your knowledge with a range of exciting study trips.
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Agriculture LecturerJonathan is research-active and is currently undertaking his PhD. His key interests include agronomy and farm business. He will give you a solid understanding of modern agricultural practices, combining theory with practical field work.
• Farm management
• Agronomist
• Genetic technologist
• Livestock nutritionist
• Farm advisor/consultant
• Policy writer
• Farm trader
• Agricultural sales representative
• Crop technician
• Artificial intelligence technician
• Technology programmer
• Feed advisor
• Lecturer
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.
“I enjoy the fact that we get to do practicals on the farm, as well as classroom work... The things I’ve learnt in the classroom I’ve been able to put into practice whilst at work, so the knowledge and experience I’ve gained have definitely helped me.”
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 commitments.
As a student here, you will develop a wide range of skills. There is a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations, using our excellent facilities.
View our Animal Sciences programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk and riseholme.ac.uk
Our BIAZA-registered Animal Management Centres house a huge range of species to give you the best hands-on learning experience. Animals include primates, alpacas, marsupials, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles and rodents. You will also have access to our specialist laboratories, commercial sheep and beef enterprises and equine yards. We run commercial dog grooming facilities at both campuses, plus boarding kennels at Bishop Burton. If you choose to study at the Riseholme campus, you may have the opportunity to access the wider collection of animal species and facilities held at Bishop Burton campus, with transport provided within your study day. 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.
Animal Sciences Lecturer
Hanne Grice is an expert on Animal Behaviour. A former graduate of UCBB with an MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training under her belt, Hanne is a leading expert on animal behaviour in the UK. Winner of Animal Behaviourist of the Year 2022-23, she is regularly in the media and has featured on the One Show where she has discussed training dogs to use ‘talking buttons’ to communicate with their humans.
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• Animal behaviour consultant
• Welfare consultant
• Dog trainer
• Customs and excise handler
• Farm advisor/consultant
• Rescue and rehabilitation
• Animal facility manager
• Pet store manager
• Conservationist
• Teacher
• Laboratory animal technician
• Environmental enrichment co-ordinator
• Reproduction technologist
In collaboration with the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), UCBB incorporates the Dog Trainer Foundations (KPA) online course into its degree programmes.
Our BSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training programme has also been formally recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Programme Recognition Committee for providing the knowledge and understanding necessary for you to gain ABTC recognition as an Animal Training Instructor. Upon graduation, you will need to apply directly to the ABTC for this recognition.
FdSc in Animal Management and Behaviour
“My favourite thing about UCBB is the hands-on experience you get during lessons. Being with some of the animals here... Most other universities you wouldn’t get the chance.”
Designed in consultation with criminal justice organisations, our Criminology degree programmes will prepare you for a range of roles within the sector. Our vocational courses develop a range of practical and knowledge-based skills, examining traditional and contemporary thinking about the psychology of crime, and how it impacts upon individuals and society.
A former Police Officer, Nick has experience within child protection, working with vulnerable witnesses, and as a Disclosure Officer within the Major Incident team. He is currently working on a PhD in Visual Criminology.
At UCBB, you’ll learn from lecturers who are experts in their field, having worked in the sector. You’ll benefit from personalised learning and a wide range of resources, including thousands of journals and eBooks.
• Support networks for ex-offenders
• Housing officer
• Police constable
“My degree has helped me with the first step of my career. I am now training as a Police Constable with Humberside Police alongside two other Bishop Burton students.”
• Youth worker
• Probation officer
• Community officer
Our team have great contacts, allowing you to benefit from guest speakers from His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, the police, and from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that support crime reduction.
You’ll also be encouraged to gain real-world experience, for instance volunteering as a Special Constable alongside your studies. We collaborate with a range of employers, including Humberside Police, and are proud that they endorse our courses.
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the freedom to explore your creative side at UCBB.
Interested in developing your skills ready for a career in the creative design industry? Or are you already working in the sector and want to enhance your capabilities? Our creative programmes are rich and diverse. Smaller group sizes mean that you’ll build strong relationships with your lecturers, maximising your personal growth and creative development.
Our Design programmes will give you the opportunity to specialise in interior/spatial design. Experimentation is encouraged – we want you to explore your creativity and develop your own style, whilst preparing for a wide range of careers.
Our Floristry department will provide you with invaluable experience, including the chance to compete at high-profile floristry events such as Harrogate Flower Show, where our students won gold for Best College in 2023. This often proves to be a platform to get noticed and many students secure jobs or start their own business before they complete their degree.
To ensure you get a real taste for life within the design industry, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a range of companies on live briefs. From Manchester to Paris, you can also take inspiration from exciting study trips.
UCBB is proud to be an authorised College member of the British Florist Association.
View our Design and Floristry programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk
Our recently redeveloped Centre for Creative Studies has everything you need to hone your craft, with dedicated studios for design and floristry.
• Interior designer
• Visual merchandiser
• Retail florist manager
• Exhibition and event
• Freelance designer/ designer/florist
• Event planner florist
Lecturer in Floristry
“It’s like a family. Everybody is there to help you. It’s also the friends that you make... It’s an enjoyable experience. I look forward to it.”
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With a flourishing floristry business, Verity has considerable experience and has won awards at Flower Shows such as RHS Chelsea, Harrogate and Tatton Park. She has her finger on the pulse of the latest styles and is a proponent of eco-floristry, bringing green methods into the programme of learning.
Are you passionate about a career within the environmental sector?
At UCBB you will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics, from ecology, ecosystems, habitats, species, wildlife conservation and ecological principles to policy, legislation and global issues. You’ll also look at threats to the natural world and biodiversity, plus methods to counter them.
To support your learning and employment opportunities, we have built a wide range of industry contacts including the Wildlife Trust in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project, Yorkshire Water, the Environment Agency and the RSPB. You’ll benefit from a range of guest speakers and will get the opportunity to work alongside site managers.
• Conservation manager
• Conservation scientist
• Biodiversity advisor
• Ecological consultant
• Reserve warden
• Researcher
• Ecological data analyst
• Conservation manager
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UCBB has extensive facilities, including over 360 hectares of grassland, woodland, arable and conservation areas. You’ll be able to truly embrace the subject working on our historic parkland and engage with our increasing range of research activities.
Whether it’s exploring wetland reserves around the Humber estuary, or observing the puffins at Bempton Cliffs, you’ll also be perfectly placed to develop your knowledge with fascinating locations nearby.
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Chris has a wealth of experience which he has used to develop the Environmental Conservation programmes at UCBB. Working towards a master’s degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Chris has worked extensively with conservation and voluntary sector organisations. He is currently involved in national research projects focused on biodiversity and sustainability, which our students get the opportunity to participate in.
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“UCBB gave me the confidence, experience and skills I needed to progress into a role that I love as an Assistant Ornithologist at WSP.”
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 involved in research and scholarly activity 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.
Students studying any programme at either of our campuses 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 competitive sport.
View our Equine programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk and riseholme.ac.uk
Our British Horse Society (BHS) Approved Centres are outstanding places to learn. Both offer access to indoor and outdoor arenas, rider performance and fitness suites and specialist laboratories.
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.
We also have a range of stables on campus, allowing you to bring your horse with you. The stables are also home to our own horses, which you will work with as part of your studies.
At Bishop Burton, we also have a dedicated equine therapy and rehabilitation centre, complete with water treadmill, spa and solarium.
Whichever campus you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our team on events such as Lincolnshire Horse Trials and the International Youth Championships, building up your industry experience.
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With a background in microbiology, Becky worked for years as an equine therapist before moving into academia at UCBB. She has been involved in numerous research projects looking at equine kinematics on the water treadmill, equine behaviour, and equine injury.
• Bloodstock agent
• Coach/instructor
• Equine nutritionist
• Equestrian centre manager
• Insurance advisor
• Lecturer
• Therapy practitioner
• Laboratory technician
You will be able to tap into an excellent network of contacts within the industry, with a range of guest speakers and the opportunity to take part in study trips. As well as having the opportunity to gain work experience at other venues, work-based learning modules at our Equine Centres will allow you to learn at a vast range of local, national and international competitions, clinics and demonstrations.
“I chose the hands-on learning... and the friendly staff made it a better choice. The facilities are equal, if not better, to those I’ve experienced at other universities.”
UCBB’s Sport department will prepare you to enter this exciting industry. There is an increasing demand for people with both academic and practical competence within the sector, therefore our expert lecturers ensure that all our programmes have a combined vocational and applied nature. We make sure you have access to work experience opportunities, for instance collaborating with our sporting partners and assisting with the development of the sports academies on campus.
You will have access to outstanding sport facilities, including a multi-station gym, sports hall and 3G pitch.
Our Bishop Burton campus is home to our Centre for Sport and Exercise Science. The centre incorporates the Human Performance Laboratory, which houses a range of equipment used to test and analyse 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.
If you choose to study at our Bishop Burton campus, you will have the opportunity to apply to academy programmes for: Rugby Union, Football, Football Coaching, Netball and Equine. Our expert coaches prepare our university-level students for careers in professional sport.
Over at our Riseholme College campus, Lincoln City FC’s Shadow Scholarship players can continue their training whilst undertaking a HNC programme with us.
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
Burton Riseholme CollegeCraig is a sports performance analysis expert who enjoyed an exciting career working with Hull Kingston Rovers, Hull City FC Academy and New Zealand Rugby League before joining the UCBB team.
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Boasting a PhD in Performance Analysis from the University of Hull, Craig is our resident specialist in sports performance analysis, heading up all performance analysis elements of UCBB’s Sports and Exercise Science programmes.
• Sports development worker
• Physiotherapist
• Sports therapist
• Sports coach
• Youth sport co-ordinator
• Sports teacher
We have great partnerships with professional teams, national governing bodies, regional sports development and leading sports and exercise businesses. This gives our students access to great training and playing opportunities and to good quality internships. You’ll also have the chance to participate in study trips to further your knowledge, such as heading to Amsterdam to explore BODY WORLDS.
Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation degree is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, giving you professional licence to practice status.
“There’s lots of equipment that professional clubs get to use, so we’re able to get industry experience whilst at UCBB.”
Whether you’re new to teaching or want to enhance your job prospects, we will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop your career.
Our teacher training courses cover key topics including classroom management, communication skills, course and lesson planning, plus much more. To fit around your busy life, our pre-service and in-service training programmes are delivered part-time in the evenings.
Our expert staff deliver sessions in small groups, ensuring you have the chance to get the support you need. You’ll have access to a wealth of facilities, including thousands of journals and eBooks.
You’ll be able to further your skills using our wider facilities. For instance, you could develop your understanding of vocational teaching methodologies at our Animal Management Centres or in our Engineering workshops.
Careers
• College/university lecturer
• Secondary school teacher
• Private training providers
• Course manager Our Partners
Adele’s goal is to inspire the next generation of educators. She has years of teaching experience and an interest in how the observation process effects well-being.
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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.
Check out our course table to see which campus each of our programmes is offered at.
UCBB is an official partner of highly successful universities in the region*. These partnerships ensure our students leave with a recognised and credible qualification endorsed by a partner.
UCBB is proud to be a part of the Yorkshire and Humber and Lincolnshire Institutes of Technology.
Find your programme on our website to see the relevant academic partner
* Complete University Guide, June 2022
This table gives you a brief indication of the level of qualifications you would need. Full entry requirements and other course information, including details of any additional costs are on our websites.
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We offer a range of programme levels, with full-time and part-time options, allowing you to choose the perfect option for your lifestyle and goals.
These programmes are designed for people aged 19 or over who want to return to education. They prepare students to study at degree-level.
Equivalent to the first year of a full-time bachelor’s degree, 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.
Hear more about the types of programmes on offer
When studied full-time, these are one-year programmes. These practical courses can prepare you for work or to progress to higher level study, such as a Higher National Diploma (HND).
Employment based programmes specifically designed for aspiring managers or those looking to upskill within their chosen career and field of employment. Day release of block based study at UCBB. Apprenticeship vacancies become available throughout the year - visit our websites for updates.
Level 4 and 5 qualifications, HTQs are technical qualifications that employers have helped develop so you can get the right training and skills you need to succeed at work. Keep an eye on our website for details.
These two-year foundation degree programmes are flexible, technical and employment related degrees that incorporate work-based study. They also allow graduates to progress onto further study to achieve a BA or BSc degree.
Available as two-year programmes when studied full-time, or one-year when studied as a ‘top up’ programme after a HNC. 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.
A traditional three-year degree programme when studied full-time. 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 academic standard needed.
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.
These programmes allow you to top up your Level 5 qualification to achieve a full bachelor’s degree in one-year full-time or two-years part-time. You may wish to continue with the same subject, or, in some cases, you can switch to another subject.
Agriculture
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Agriculture
HNC Agriculture (General)*
FdSc Agriculture*
FdSc Farm Business Management*
FdSc Agriculture (Precision Crop Technology)*
BSc (Hons) Precision Agriculture*
Animal Sciences
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Animal
1 Yr
Maths and Science at grade 4†
English, Maths and Science at grade 4†
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Veterinary Science
1 Yr
Maths and Science at grade 5
Find out more about each programme by clicking on the campus icons in the listings. Want to study at Bishop Burton? Choose For Riseholme College, select View
†You can study English/Maths alongside your course if you don’t have these
Animal Sciences (continued)
HNC Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare)
FdSc Animal Management and Behaviour*
FdSc Applied Animal Health and Welfare
FdSc Applied Canine Behaviour and Training*
BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour and Training
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Top Up)*
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science*
BSc (Hons) Canine Behaviour Management (Top Up)*
MSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare
MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training
Criminology
FdA Criminology and Criminal Justice
BA (Hons) Contemporary Criminology (Top Up)
Design
HNC Art and Design (3D Design)
HND Art and Design (Interior Design)
FdA Interior and Spatial Design
BA Interior and Spatial Design (Top Up)
Environmental Conservation
Level 4 Countryside Ranger Apprenticeship
26-30 Mths
FdSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management*
points
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
points
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management (Top Up)*
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Find out more about each programme by clicking on the campus icons in the listings. Want to study at Bishop Burton? Choose For Riseholme College, select
Equine
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Equine
FdSc Applied Equine Management (Coaching)*
FdSc Applied Equine Management (Therapy)*
BSc (Hons) Equine Business Management*
BSc (Hons) Equine Health and Nutrition*
BSc (Hons) Equine Science*
BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Science and Coaching*
BSc (Hons) Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation*
View our programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk and riseholme.ac.uk
†You can study English/Maths alongside your course if you don’t have these
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Floristry
FdA Floristry Design
BA (Hons) Floristry Design (Top Up)
Sport
HNC Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science)
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation
BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Development
BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning
Teacher Training
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
PT B/DL 12 weeks N/A
Students must be 19+; GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 are desirable
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) Apprenticeship
PT 18 months + end-point assessment time, (up to 3 months) N/A
GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4, plus relevant employment
Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service
PT 2 Yrs
Relevant Level 3 and employed as a teacher/trainer for 100 hours
Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service
PT 2 Yrs N/A
Relevant Level 3 and appropriate work experience
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service
PT 2 Yrs N/A
Degree in subject specialism and employed as a teacher/trainer for 100 hours
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service
PT 2 Yrs N/A
Degree in subject specialism, no teaching experience required
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service
PT 2 Yrs
Degree in subject specialism and employed as a teacher/trainer for 100 hours
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service
PT 2 Yrs
Degree in subject specialism, no teaching experience required
View our programmes at bishopburton.ac.uk and riseholme.ac.uk
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All full-time degree applications should be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website - ucas.com
Our institution code is B37. To study at Riseholme College, choose campus code R. Any applications for Access to Higher Education courses, part-time degrees and master’s programmes can be submitted directly through our websites. Find your course and click Apply Part-Time.
If you are an international student, there are some additional requirements to join us. Find those at: bishopburton.ac.uk/international
Applications for the year you wish to study open in September the year before. For instance, if you wish to join us in September 2024, you can apply from September 2023.
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 welcome applications from students with a range of qualifications and will personalise our offer to you, taking into consideration the work and life experience of non-traditional applicants.
Once you have an offer with us, you’ll be invited to come along to experience UCBB for a day! Take part in subjectrelated sessions, meet our staff and get to know those you’ll be studying alongside.
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