UCR Undergraduate Prospectus

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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2023

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2023

Welcome I am delighted that you have taken the time to consider University Centre Reaseheath for your higher level studies. I hope you find reading our undergraduate prospectus both interesting and informative.

Now, more than ever, there is a high demand for skilled graduates in the sectors we serve.

Reaseheath is recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialist land-based institutions and we are superbly equipped to support you through whichever degree you choose. Ensuring our graduates are career ready, with transferable skills, is our passion and we are proud of our strong alumni success.

Welcome to University Centre Reaseheath where we are driven to ensure a sustainable future for our planet by cultivating the next generation of highly skilled and innovative graduates.

We are truly inclusive and supportive, fostering ownership and stewardship of the landscape, environment, flora, and fauna.

Our degree programmes are designed, resourced, and delivered in conjunction with the industries we serve.

Working in close partnership with the University of Chester, our degrees develop academic knowledge and practical skills which are both integrated and applied and most importantly needed by employers.

Our beautiful, rural campus has seen continuous investment, so our facilities are at the cuttingedge, with a dedicated University Centre and a wide range of technologies, resources and facilities such as our vertical farm, glasshouses, robotic milking parlour and food innovation laboratories.

We are proud to offer a wonderful learning environment where academic excellence, technical development and student satisfaction go hand in hand. Our talented and dedicated staff are passionate about their subjects, creating high quality learning experiences that enable you to achieve your ambitions.

If the following pages inspire you to find out more about us, please get in touch. I would be delighted to welcome you to our modern yet rural campus so you can see our world-class facilities and meet our inspirational lecturers.

Our focus is on facilitating transformation and widening opportunities, we are genuine, purposeful, progressive, and passionate. University Centre Reaseheath is quirky and unexpected and could be just right for you. Why not visit us and see for yourself?

Prof. Marcus Clinton Principal and CEO

Assoc. Prof. Peter Greenall Assistant Principal and Dean of Higher Education

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Contents

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Why UCR?

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Life at UCR

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Facilities

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Your wellbeing is our priority

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Supporting your studies

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International students

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Mature students

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Industry focused, career ready

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Sustainability

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Student highlights

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Graduate success

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Accommodation and transport

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Discover Nantwich

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Discover Cheshire

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Finance

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Types of courses

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Course areas

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Access to higher education

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Postgraduate study at University of Chester

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Next steps

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Our PRIDE values

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How to find us

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Dating back to 1921, we embrace our traditional legacy, alongside our truly progressive values of innovation, integrity, impact and inclusivity

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Why choose UCR? At UCR, our purpose is to inspire your purpose.

We will equip you with the skills to grow, progress and achieve more than you thought possible.

The exploration of new land-based solutions is more critical than ever — and no one champions environmental stewardship and sustainability like we do.

Our innovative curriculum combines over a century of experience with a passionate commitment to progressive and leading-edge technology.

We know our students come to study with us because they care about the earth we share, and UCR offers a unique opportunity to learn how to lead the way in protecting our planet.

Be on the leading edge Our stunning campus in Cheshire is set amongst 330 hectares of park and woodlands, and boasts both a working farm and zoo. A recent £80 million investment also ensures that our facilities are continuously evolving, offering you the finest and most relevant resources to complete your study.

Be what our world needs Our combined emphasis on academic and practical skills, alongside our close relationships with industry, provides far more than a traditional education. We make sure you graduate with both the academic knowledge and practical skills you need for your career in your chosen industry.

Our academic staff are both research and industry-active and are wholly committed to sharing their extensive knowledge. We focus on small-group teaching and one-to-one support, providing you with a tailored educational experience that develops you as a professional and ensures you are career-ready by the time you graduate.

Be part of something bigger UCR is unique in that it has a closely-knit community and a proven track record in promoting inclusivity. Join us and you’ll be part of an academic family of both students and staff that fosters a sense of belonging from the moment you set foot on our campus.

Scan to take a 360 tour of our campus reaseheath.ac.uk/ campus-tour

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Life at UCR As a student at UCR, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore your interests. We are confident that you will make solid friendships with like-minded people, and improve important life skills such as confidence, teamwork and communication.

We offer a packed schedule of sports, socials, and societies, all of which give you the chance to express yourself, achieve your potential and make new friends with similar interests to you.

The list of activities is endless, but they all have one thing in common; whatever you choose, you can be sure that you will be welcomed exactly as you are.

Whether you want to take up a new sport such as badminton or boxing, perfect your creative or communication skills at one of our societies, promote inclusion at our LBGTQPA+ or culture groups, have fun with friends at one of our themed social nights, or relax with your friends in our Courtyard bar and social space, we have it all at UCR.

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Many of our students also enjoy getting involved with our Raising and Giving (RAG) Society to fundraise for important charities. Even during lockdown, our students still managed to raise over £15,000 for children’s charity Make-A-Wish-UK.

Some of our societies...

• Conservation • Gaming • Land and Environment • Craft • Harry Potter • Avian • Enrichment, training and volunteering • Herpetology • Entertainment • LGBTQPA+ and Allies • Canine • Fantasy • Raising and Giving • Film and photography • Sign language Scan to find out more about student life ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ student-life

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Facilities At UCR we strive to be progressive with our courses and we are confident that you won’t find a university centre to rival our outstanding campus. We aim to continue expanding and developing our facilities and resources to ensure they are industry focused to give you the best start in your career.

Fully licensed Zoo and Animal Management Centre Our Zoo and Animal Management Centre, accredited by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), is home to over 250 different animal species, including exotic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, companion and park animals, and birds of prey.

Food Centre and Food Processing Halls We were the first educational facility to hold AA rating with the British Retail Consortium. Our food centre is the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink Dairy Champion. Our facilities include industry standard food processing halls, a butchery, and bakery, alongside food innovation rooms and a sensory tasting lab.

Agri-tech Centre & Commercial Farm Home to our dairy herd and sheep flock, our farm incorporates the very latest precision technologies for sustainable agricultural practices. We provide training in the latest robotic milking and crop production systems including precision farming, agronomy, and data mapping. We are partnered with Lely, JCB and Kuhn, many of whom donate machinery and equipment.

Food Science Laboratory Featuring the very latest scientific equipment to analyse food characteristics and quality, the lab is run in partnership with the University of Chester as part of the Institute of Sustainability, Food and Innovation (IoSFI).

Glasshouse & Vertical Farm We have a state-of-the-art, fullyautomated glasshouse and vertical farm facility. This is the only one of its kind in the UK, and features the latest hydroponic and LED-lighting technologies for protected cultivation.

Equestrian Centre Our Equestrian Centre boasts industry indoor and outdoor arenas with competition surfaces, research laboratory, gait analysis system, VO2 testing equipment and mechanical horse.

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Sports Science & Performance Academy Our sports performance suite has top-of-the-range equipment for strength and physiological testing including an altitude chamber, high-speed treadmill, Olympic lifting platform and more. Our sports hub contains a four-court sports hall for football, badminton, tennis, netball, and basketball. We also have a gym, fitness studio, 3G rugby pitch, high ropes, climbing wall and all-weather multi-use games area.

Kennels & Dog Training Arena UCR’s dedicated kennel spaces are combined with a competition-standard training arena, complete with high-quality canine agility equipment.

UCR has recently been awarded £3.4m of funding to form an Institute of Technology which will expand industry focused technical training

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Your wellbeing is our priority We understand that for any student, leaving home and coming to university is a big deal. At UCR we offer a fully supportive and secure environment.

Our Student Services and Health and Wellbeing teams can help with any issues you may experience. They can offer advice on all areas, such as: • Health and wellbeing • Academic support • Counselling services • Accommodation and transport • Financial and career support • Medical and personal support • Social and sports activities If you’re experiencing problems with mental wellbeing, homesickness, relationships, gender identity, drugs and alcohol, bullying, workload, financial difficulties, bereavement, or simply want to chat, our Wellbeing advisors are always available to help!

Scan to find out more about the support on offer at UCR and get in touch with our friendly team ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ student-wellbeing

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The Health and Wellbeing Centre is fully accessible and appointments can be made face to face, via Microsoft Teams, text or over the phone.

UCR Inclusive Learning Team Our Inclusive Learning Team offers advice to students with disabilities and learning support needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and wider mental health needs.

Because we care about every individual that steps through our doors, we ensure that you will receive the support you need and provide confidential advice and guidance.

We are an Approved Assessment Centre for the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA), and can help you throughout the whole process should you need to discuss your needs.

Faith support You can also talk to our Chaplain about matters of spirituality, religion, or any other problem you may have. We offer a weekly faith group, and a prayer room is available to use at any time.

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Supporting your studies UCR has a wealth of resources, facilities and processes in place to help support you throughout your course.

Scan for information about student support ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ student-support

We are committed to enhancing the quality of your experience at University Centre Reaseheath

We are committed to working in partnership with students to enhance the quality of your UCR experience.

We offer every student a dedicated Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who you will meet regularly for individual tutorials, as well as Course Leaders who can help you with study-related queries on a day-to-day basis.

Library and Learning Resources Not only does our library stock all the books and online resources you will need to support your course, we also have a variety of study areas, pods, group study rooms and extensive IT resources.

The library is open in term time and throughout the holidays. UCR students are also able to access the space on weekends.

UCR Graduate Toolkit As a student at UCR you will be able to access our online Graduate Toolkit.

The toolkit is a unique resource that’s designed to support you in every area of your studies.

It is an online portal that holds a wealth of information that can help you with both studying, but also with more general life-skills and independent living. There are dedicated resources for: • Study and research – including academic reading, writing, referencing and assignment support • Life and wellbeing – including general living, money-management, and staying safe on and off campus • Digital skills – including online learning and managing your digital footprint • Employability and entrepreneurship – including CV building, preparing for an assessment centre, and support with starting your own business

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International students Do something amazing and take your degree in a different country! As an international student at UCR, our friendly team will be there to help you at every step of your exciting journey.

Julianna Riddle BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare “Having moved to the UK from America to study Animal Behaviour and Welfare at University Centre Reaseheath, I have found that UCR provides a unique and exciting university experience for international students studying abroad. I would absolutely recommend looking into it.

Moving to another country is a huge deal, but it’s also the most rewarding and mind-expanding experience of my life. I have gained lifelong friendships and have had an extraordinary opportunity to see the world, in a way I wouldn’t have ever had before!

From the point you enquire until the day you arrive, you will be supported by our staff. The admissions team will review your application and keep you up to date on your progress.

In order to receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you will need to pay a deposit and are likely to need a student visa to study with us.

Any applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study at UCR.

The following English Language qualifications are currently accepted

by UCR: Secure English Language Tests (SELT) • Qualification: IELTS for UKVI Academic • Qualification Level: 6.0 (Min. 5.5 in each sub-skill) • TOEFL iBT (TOEFL at home not accepted) • International Baccalaureate (A or B Higher) • International Baccalaureate (B Standard) • GCSE/IGCSE English Language • OxfordAQA GCSE

The skills I have gained, even from just the few months I have been here so far, will stick with me for life and change my future for the better.”

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Mature students University Centre Reaseheath welcomes students of all ages, so whether you are looking to change your career, or you have decided to study a degree after a few years out of education, UCR is the place for you.

As a mature student, you will be equipped with many skills, attributes and valuable qualities, gained from both work and family life. Studying at UCR will give you the confidence to progress your career or simply explore your passion.

Our adult students come from a variety of backgrounds, studying diverse courses, both full and part-time.

At UCR, you’ll find an inclusive and purposeful learning environment, with specialist facilities, strong links with employers, supportive and knowledgeable tutors and industry-relevant programmes that offer transferable skills.

A degree at UCR will ensure that you leave with the knowledge, expertise and qualifications for your next step.

Samantha Lea BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare “I started my Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree after a long time out of education and I am loving it so far!

I knew I wanted to study at a wellknown university centre where I could work with a variety of animals and feel well supported with my studies, and UCR ticks those boxes for me.

I like being a mature student because I am much more confident now than when I was younger, which helps me to get more out of my degree.

My biggest highlights so far have been meeting so many like-minded students and lecturers and gaining practical experience with the animals at the mini zoo on campus. I would highly recommend studying at UCR as a mature student!”

For further information and FAQs, please visit ucreaseheath.ac.uk/mature-students

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Industry focused, career ready We are committed to providing higher education that not only develops your passions and interests, but also ensures you leave us with a wealth of industry focused training to give your career a head start.

We empower our students to achieve more than they thought possible Studying for a degree at UCR blends academic study with practical experience.

As an undergraduate, you will work with industry-standard technology and gain an outstanding theoretical understanding of your chosen subject.

We’re industry focused, because: • All our staff are highly qualified and experienced in the relevant industries and are committed to passing their knowledge on to students • We have close links with hundreds of regional and national employers who provide us with case-studies, projects, site-visits, work experience and placements • Our degree programmes are designed in consultation with industry experts and employers, so that they reflect industry standards and real-life applications of concepts and ideas in the workplace.

• Our campus boasts industry-standard technologies and facilities that are directly tied to specific workplaces, giving you a head-start in the workplace upon graduation.

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As a student at UCR, you’ll graduate better prepared than most as we are committed to making sure you are career ready.

We’ll help you become career ready by: • Offering practical placements and study tours* across the UK and overseas • Offering additional qualifications* alongside your degree, to build your CV • Providing external speakers, conferences, symposia, workshops and public events designed to complement your course material • Encouraging you to participate in research projects, often in partnership with industry and employers • Arranging and providing access to work placements within your relevant discipline

*Study tours and any additional qualifications are optional and usually subject to an additional cost.

These will also depend on local or global travel restrictions, if applicable.

Our industry-focused study tours across the world will inspire you to explore careers you may never thought possible!

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Our commitment to sustainability Sustainability is embedded into everything we do at UCR. Our sustainability agenda is designed to enhance the sustainability of Reaseheath and embed goals and targets into all aspects of our education, training, operations, infrastructure and interactions with stakeholders.

Our Sustainability Strategy has the following themes: • Energy and water • Resource and waste management • Biodiversity and habitat management • Land and estate management • Sustainability within the curriculum We work in partnership with the Student Association to reach our goals and UCR students are actively involved in projects to support our sustainability objectives.

Sustainability in action • Level 6 BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture students are developing the campus landscape strategy plan to provide an attractive and functional space for people and nature, identifying landscape character areas, habitat creation and management principles and landscape maintenance objectives.

•L evel 6 BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation students are developing a sustainability action plan to support the delivery of sustainable environmental management of habitats and resources.

• The Student Association Conservation Society are leading habitat creation and restoration projects around the campus to secure additional and improved quality biodiversity.

Our curriculum reflects our commitment to sustainability supporting our students to progress to careers that meet the challenges for a sustainable future.

Sustainability is at the heart of our commercial farm production and the wider Reaseheath estate, through the adoption of new technologies to support sustainable farming practices and landscape recovery programmes.

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Student highlights Despite the challenges of the pandemic and the huge disruption to their lives, our students have still managed to achieve remarkable things.

Scan for the latest student highlights ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ latest-news

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RABDF Hannah Morten and Ben Broughton

Dairy Technology (Eden) students Sita Musa and Chloe White

Two UCR students celebrated success in the prestigious Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Awards 2021.

Cheeses produced by Level 5 apprentice dairy technologists on our degree level Eden programme won gold and silver awards at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards, proving they are capable of manufacturing cheeses which are among the best in the world!

Hannah Morten (pictured), who has now completed her Foundation Degree in Agriculture with Dairy Herd Management, was runner-up in the RABDF Farm Health Management Award (University Category), while fellow undergraduate Ben Broughton was one of seven finalists in the RABDF Dairy Student of the Year.

All apprentices in the cohort acted as stewards for top judges, networked with senior industry professionals and tasted seriously good cheese!

Institute of Sustainability and Food Innovation (IoSFI) Jake Jackson

Make-A-Wish UK

Access to HE Dayne Mcleggan and Rory Brace

The UK’s largest training and research centre for vertical farming has been completed on campus.

Student Jake Jackson (pictured) was instrumental in launching this innovative new facility.

Students were praised for raising funds for charity despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Two students on our Access to HE programme had their academic achievements recognised with lucrative regional awards.

The Vertical Farm is part of the Institute of Sustainability and Food Innovation, a joint venture between Reaseheath and our academic partner, the University of Chester.

It showcases technological innovations within this specialised sector.

Student Association members presented a cheque for over £15,000 to children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK. The money was raised through virtual and actual activities including a sky dive, a raft race on the campus lake and students individually walking the distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats in local parks.

Dayne Mcleggan (pictured) and Rory Brace each received a £600 bursary at the Open College Network West Midlands Learner Awards.

Committed farmer Dayne has progressed onto a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture Science while former events manager Rory is following his passion for landscape architecture.

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Graduate success Let’s look at some recent graduates who found their purpose while studying with us.

Connor Smith

Abi Donaldson and Georgina Nixon

· 2016 — Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture

· 2018 — Level 2 Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie

· 2018 — Foundation Degree in Agriculture

· 2019 — Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery

· 2019 — BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business Management

· 2021 — Foundation Degree in Bakery and Patisserie Technology

· 2021 — MSc Ruminant Nutrition (Harper Adams University) Job title Dairy Herd Manager “Although I have a non-farming background, I’m passionate about dairy cows and their welfare.

Throughout my six years at Reaseheath I was encouraged to develop my own ideas and further my knowledge, and I also began working at the dairy farm where I am now a manager and involved in technical upgrading and future planning.

I’m keen to do research which is useful to farmers, so I studied antibiotic resistance to mastitis for my BSc dissertation and presented my findings at the British Undergraduate Research Conference.

Scan to read more of our student success stories ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ where-could-your-degree-take-you

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Studying for a Master’s degree along with managing the herd had its challenges, but I learned how to work independently at Reaseheath and that definitely helped. There are certainly plenty of different career avenues available to me in the future.”

Job title(s) Joint owners of The Northern Cakery Co., Lancashire “We both wanted to run our own businesses and now we’ve achieved the dream! We opened our cake and coffee shop in November 2021 and we’re loving the independence of creating our cake range and the buzz of seeing trade grow.

We both ran successful online cake businesses while we were undergraduates, so we combine running our shop with meeting orders for pre-existing and new online customers. Forming a partnership and being able to share ideas really helps!

The creative and business skills we gained at college and university gave us the confidence to take the project forward. The additional professional certificates we achieved have been essential, as has the advice on business registration, administration and marketing.”

Nathan Webster

Charlotte Daniels

· 2017 — Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture

· 2015 — BSc (Hons) Zoo Management (First Class)

· 2020 — BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture

· 2021 — MSc Primate Conservation (Distinction) (Oxford Brookes University)

• British Association of Landscape Industries award 2019 • Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2021 Job title Landscape Architect, Wright Landscapes Ltd “Landscape Architecture isn’t just about designing beautiful spaces, it’s about designing and overseeing projects which meet the needs of people and the environment.

Recent events have shown how important trees and plants are for mental and physical health.

As well as creating personal gardens for clients I am interested in cityscapes, where you can be creative while making cities greener, healthier and more sustainable.

I owe a lot to the five years I spent at Reaseheath – I gained so much confidence in my own ability. My diploma prepared me for my future life and my degree taught me how to prepare designs from client briefs.

Being part of the student design and build team for Reaseheath’s show gardens at RHS Tatton Flower Show was great experience.”

Job title Project Assistant Intern with the United Nations Environment Programme Great Ape Survival Partnership (UNEP-GRASP) “I’ve always been passionate about primates, particularly great apes, and feel incredibly lucky that I have the opportunity to work with them.

Following my UCR degree I accepted two seasonal jobs at UK wildlife parks before volunteering at a chimpanzee rescue centre in Cameroon. This led to me working for the primate care team at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, Dorset, for four years as a chimpanzee caregiver.

I now have an exciting internship in Nairobi. UNEP-GRASP is a partnership of governments, research institutions, United Nations agencies, conservation organisations and the private sector, formed to ensure the long-term survival of wild gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. Eventually I’d love to work for a global conservation organisation, helping to implement government policies, or I may enter academia.”

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Living on site is a fantastic way to meet new people, live independently and truly experience student life

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Scan for our 360 accommodation tour ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ accommodation

Accommodation and transport Planning on living on campus? Make yourself at home in any of our accommodation options which are all on site, ranging from traditional halls of residence to smart new townhouses.

Living on campus is a fantastic way to meet new people, learn to live independently and truly experience student life. Your room will be within walking distance of your classes too, so you won’t have far to go for your lectures!

You will also have access to excellent social facilities including:

Our supportive community of staff and students will offer you a sense of belonging from the day you arrive on campus, so we are sure you will settle into your new home in no time.

• Courtyard bar and café

• Common rooms • Table tennis • Pool tables • Student bar • Large screen TVs • Gym

Around 1,000 students live at Reaseheath each year. As a residential student, you will have your own room with a workstation and Wi-Fi and you will receive 24-hour support from the student services team.

All full-time undergraduate students can apply for residential accommodation, and all first-year students are guaranteed a place in halls – this applies to you if you live more than a reasonable distance from Reaseheath and if you apply during the normal admissions cycle.

You can choose from either an en-suite room or shared bathroom. Our campus restaurant provides delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, should you take the catered option.

We run an extensive, subsidised bus service across the county and surrounding areas.

See website for your local pick-up point.

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Discover Nantwich Our beautiful campus is located in Nantwich, a thriving market town in South Cheshire, with excellent transport links to Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, and Birmingham.

With a population of over 17,000*, Nantwich has a strong community feel. Centred around a busy town square, with vibrant indoor, outdoor, farmers and vintage markets, impressive and beautiful St Mary’s Church, Nantwich always has a buzz about it.

There are several main streets that lead to the centre, each one boasting an eclectic mix of independent clothes, gifts and homeware shops, as well as numerous high street shops.

Nantwich is well known for its coffee shop culture and restaurants. There are over 50 different places to eat or drink in town, ranging from high-street chains such as Costa or Caffe Nero, to more independent and historic coffee shops and restaurants dating back to the fifteenth century. You will quickly find your favourite places to hang out with friends or simply people-watch.

Nantwich has a vibrant nightlife, and as it’s located a short walk from campus, enjoying a night out is easy and most importantly – safe. Bars and clubs such as The Studio, Nakatcha’s, The Cat, Ebenezers, the White Horse, Harrisons and the Boot & Shoe are all popular with students and are well supported by the local police, as well as being members of Pub Watch.

Supermarkets such as Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Aldi are within walking distance, as is the newly renovated Nantwich Swimming baths which includes not only an indoor pool, gym, aerobic and spinning studio but also the country’s only outdoor brine pool.

The Vagrants Sports Club is home to Crewe & Nantwich Rugby (men and women’s teams) as well as squash and hockey clubs. Nantwich Town Football Club, Nantwich Running and Nantwich Triathlon clubs are also very active and welcoming sports clubs. *Cheshire East Council 2019

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Discover Cheshire Nantwich is widely regarded as a jewel in the Cheshire Crown and rightfully so because of its beauty and vibrancy.

Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham are all easily reached in under an hour by train or car

Cheshire is a beautiful county, with miles and miles of green space peppered with towns and villages that are well worth exploring. There are numerous countryside walks close by, such as the popular Delamere Forest and Bickerton Hills.

Chester is easily accessible by bus or train in under 45 minutes and is brilliant for high street shopping, nights outs, Chester Races and the world famous Chester Zoo, or for just taking in the historical atmosphere with its multitude of black and white buildings and historic city walls.

There are many areas of outstanding natural beauty on our doorstep with Snowdonia, the Peak District and the Lake District all approximately 90 minutes away.

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Well-connected Nantwich has a bus and train station with frequent, direct trains to Crewe where you can reach all mainline railways. Nantwich trains also run to Manchester and South Wales.

Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham are all easily reached in under an hour by train or car. All have international airports if you need to fly in or out of the country.

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Finance Funding your future Tuition fees are charged for each academic year of a programme of study and are set by the University Centre on an annual basis.

Fees will differ depending on the degree programme you choose but are typically £9,250 per year. These can be fully covered by a student loan.

All of our fees for the 2023/24 academic year are available at ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ student-finance

Financial support, including non-repayable bursaries and scholarships, are available to eligible students to support your studies

Whether you are studying full or part-time, student loans or grants are available to help you with living costs and tuition fees.

Other financial support, including non-repayable bursaries and scholarships, may be available to eligible students, depending on individual circumstances.

Tuition Fee Loan While studying, a Tuition Fee Loan may help towards the cost of fees each year.

This loan is not means tested and is paid directly to University Centre Reaseheath.

All students are eligible for a tuition fee loan, unless you have received a tuition fee loan previously at levels 4, 5 or 6.

Scan for more information on fees and funding ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ student-finance

If you have never received a tuition fee loan you will be entitled to one for the duration of your course, plus one additional year, which may cover reassessment or an interruption of a study year.

Maintenance Loan The Maintenance Loan is designed to support full-time students with their living costs including food, rent and travel. The amount you receive will be dependent on your household income. Household income is defined as the gross annual income of the household you live in, minus some pension contributions and allowances for dependent children.

To find out more information regarding tuition fees and maintenance loans, please visit the link relevant to your country of residence: gov.uk/student-finance English resident students studentfinancewales.co.uk Welsh resident students studentfinanceni.co.uk Northern Ireland resident students saas.gov.uk Scottish resident students Repayments Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan repayments will start the April after you have graduated or left higher education.

Full-time undergraduates will be due to start repaying in April after completing or leaving/withdrawing from their course.

You will be required to make repayments once you are in employment and earning over approximately £27,200.* You will repay 9% of everything earned above this, but if your income falls to approximately £27,200 or below, repayments will stop.* Any outstanding loan balance will be written off 30 years after entering repayment. *Correct at time of publication.

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Funding options for your studies The Deal at Reaseheath

£100

Could be spent on books, print credit and pen drives

University Centre Reaseheath has several means-tested bursary schemes available to help provide additional financial support to students from low-income households.

“The Deal” at UCR Every first year student (excluding internal BSc Top-up’s) with a household income of £25,000 or less will be eligible for The Deal.

Year 1

The Deal comprises of a £100 package of course materials plus the Reaseheath Bursary.

The Reaseheath Bursary

Year 2

£900

Could be spent on IT equipment to support your studies

The Reaseheath Bursary

£900

Could be spent on travel expenses or a study tour

The Reaseheath Bursary The Reaseheath Bursary is available to all students with a household income of £25,000 or less, and maintain attendance of at least 90%.

Year 3

The Bursary is paid each year in two installments of £450 (February and June).

The Reaseheath Bursary

£900

Could be spent on more equipment to support your studies

Note: Excludes BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare and BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare including Foundation Year, see the University of Chester's financial support package.

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Further support available Aspire Any Level 3 Reaseheath College student who progresses onto a full-time University Centre Reaseheath programme will receive a £1,000 bursary in their first academic year, provided that they maintain an average attendance of 90% and over. The Aspire is paid in two instalments of £500; one in February and the other in June.

Study Tour Support Fund Designed to support students who may struggle to meet the costs of study tours.

This bursary is eligible to students who record a household income of under £25,000. The fund will not cover the entire cost, only a percentage value.

The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) The SAF provides discretionary financial assistance to help students to access and remain in higher education, particularly those students who need financial help to meet extra costs that cannot be met from other sources of support.

University Centre Reaseheath will contribute £200 for the diagnostic assessment through the DAB.

The fund can help to alleviate unexpected financial hardship. Students who may be considering leaving higher education because of financial problems are particularly encouraged to apply.

Diagnostic Assistance Bursary (DAB) To ensure you have the support you need on your course, you may need a post-16 diagnostic assessment. Diagnostic assessments cost £300 and can be completed at University Centre Reaseheath.

For those who wish to be proactive and start their application early to make sure support is in place when they enrol (the process can take around 14 weeks), they will need to pay the full £300 when booking the assessment and keep proof of the assessment.

Once you have enrolled you will then be eligible to claim back £200 through the DAB. For information on all University Centre Reaseheath tuition fees visit: ucreaseheath.ac.uk/student-finance

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Types of courses At UCR, we offer a variety of different courses and routes to gain your higher education qualifications.

Here are some of the options.

We offer several types of degrees, so you are sure to find one that is right for you

Bachelor’s Degrees — BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) Bachelor’s degrees take three years to complete (if studying full-time). Students on bachelor’s degrees learn complex concepts, and how to critique and analyse them at a high level. You will also develop your research and investigative skills, as well as your transferable skills to take into a workplace context. Bachelor’s students usually complete a dissertation at final year.

Foundation Degree — FdSc or FdA Foundation degrees take two years to complete and are slightly more vocationallyfocused than a bachelor’s degree. They tend to offer technically-driven content and focus on employability skills through work-based learning modules.

Bachelor’s Degree Top-Ups — BSc (Hons) Top-Up Upon successful completion of a foundation degree, students are offered the option of completing a final ‘top-up’ year of study, to obtain a full honour’s degree.

Higher National Diplomas — HND A Higher National Diploma (HND) is a vocationally-focused higher education qualification that is equivalent to a foundation degree and which takes two years to complete.

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Bachelor’s Degrees with a Foundation Year If you want to study a full bachelor’s degree but do not yet meet the entry requirements to start at first year, a degree with an initial Foundation Year might be the right option for you. These courses introduce you to higher education-level study and help prepare you for degree-level work before starting fully.

Access to Higher Education Our Access to Higher Education course is a flexible programme largely designed for adult students who wish to return to education, or those who need further academic credit before they progress onto study at degree level.

Please note: All courses were correct at time of print, please check UCAS or ucreaseheath.ac.uk for most up to date entry requirements.

All degree courses are awarded by the University of Chester.

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At UCR we are focused and passionate about our role in helping to transform the land-based industries for future generations.

Our courses are carefully developed to provide an innovative and engaging industry focused curriculum, ensuring you have all the skills and opportunities to graduate career ready and purpose driven.

We work in close partnership with the University of Chester, the awarding body for all of our degrees.

The following section gives you an overview of our courses. Scan the QR codes to view in-depth information on each course on our website, including modules, entry requirements, teaching and assessment methods, study tours, additional qualifications and much more.

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Coming soon We are continually developing our courses to ensure they give you the latest skills needed for employment.

At the time of going to print we had a number of courses in the development phase. Scan the QR code to see our latest course developments.

Course areas Adventure Sports

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Agriculture

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Animal Science

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Canine Behaviour and Training

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Environment and Conservation

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Equine

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Floristry

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Food Science

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Football Coaching

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Landscape Architecture

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Rural Business Management

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Veterinary Nursing

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Access to Higher Education

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Adventure Sports

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This course instills the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to inspire and motivate others, it combines plenty of outdoor activities, travel and teamwork to equip you with the skills to build a rewarding career as an adventure sports professional.

Weekly outdoor adventure sports, such as canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, climbing, sailing and mountaineering, with our adrenaline-seeking and highly skilled tutors means there is no chance you will get bored!

Coaching and leadership skills are a strong focus throughout this course so you will leave with a range of industry focused skills ready to start your career or progress to a higher-level course.

Type of course • Foundation Degree (FdSc) Length of course • 2 years (full-time)

Course features

UCAS

• At least one full day each week participating in outdoor adventure activities

• A1S6

• National Governing Body Awards* which are essential for coaching and leadership roles.

ADVENTURE SPORTS

Are you looking for an energetic career, where you are encouraged to push boundaries and carve yourself an adrenaline-fueled future, no matter what life throws at you?

Awarding body University of Chester

Career options • Adventure sports coach • Sports management • Sports development officer • Sports retail/marketing • Instructor

Callum Berry

*National Governing Body Awards are optional and available at an additional cost.

Most courses are available below market price.

Subject to meeting the relevant prerequisites.

My advice to anyone thinking of becoming an adventure sports undergraduate at Reaseheath is ‘Just go for it. You won’t regret it.’

The amount of practical teaching is unparalleled to any other university and the facilities on and around campus are amazing.

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Sustainable Agriculture Dairy, Crop and Livestock pathways

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No other institution champions sustainability and student self-sufficiency in the way that we do. Our agricultural courses equip you with the knowledge, insights, and ideas for an exciting career in the farming and food industries, helping to create a better future for us all.

Course features

From the second year, the three pathways begin:

• Vertical farming unit and hydroponic glasshouse

• Dairy Herd Management • Crop Management • Livestock Management You can also choose to progress to a final top-up year to achieve a full BSc (Hons) degree in Sustainable Agriculture.

With our passion for sustainability and innovation, combined with our commitment to high quality teaching and inclusive support, we will make sure you develop the understanding and industry-focused skills to achieve your ambitions and thrive in the sustainable agriculture sector.

Type of course • Foundation Degree (FdSc) Length of course • 2 years UCAS

• Training on our commercial farm — a regional centre for agricultural education

• FdSc with Dairy Herd Management: SAD1

• Developing research skills using new state-of-the-art technologies, including our Lely Astronaut A5 automated robotic milking systems and Data Hub

• FdSc with Livestock Management: SAL1

• Projects run by the Institute of Sustainability & Food Innovation (IoSFI) and the Reaseheath Sustainability Committee

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE / DAIRY, CROP AND LIVESTOCK PATHWAYS

Our society depends on farming and food production. Climate change, Covid-19 and skills shortages only reinforce the need for graduates with the passion and skills to make a difference.

• FdSc with Crop Management: SAC1 Awarding body University of Chester

• Industry work placement and visits from guest speakers • Field trips and study for additional industry-recognised qualifications Career options • Farm/unit manager • Farm and environmental consultant • Animal health or genetics advisory and sales • Farm business analyst • Vet technician • Agronomist • Vertical farm manager • Glasshouse manager • Research and development • Lecturer/education

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Sustainable Agriculture — explore the pathways

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Dairy Herd Management Explore different management strategies in key areas, such as genetics, nutrition, health and welfare. Use this to learn how to ease the impact of production on global issues, such as food security and climate change with our Dairy Herd Management pathway.

Crop Management Become an expert in the science and management of sustainable crop production systems with our Crop Management pathway. As well as looking at key topics such as integrated crop management and protected cropping, you will also learn to make key connections to environmental land management, regenerative agriculture, and associated eco-systems services.

Livestock Management Gain a well-grounded understanding of the science and management of sustainable animal production systems and be able to apply this to real-life situations with our Livestock Management pathway. You will explore different management strategies in key areas, such as genetics, nutrition, health and welfare for a range of commercial livestock production systems, including beef, sheep, dairy, pigs and poultry.

BSc (Hons) Sustainable Agriculture Top-up This one year course is suitable for students with a relevant foundation degree in agriculture, including those from other education institutions.

Rather than follow pathways, the BSc (Hons) Top-up will take an interdisciplinary approach, allowing for advances in science and technology of both crop and livestock industries to be explored on a national and international scale whilst maintaining the flexibility for you to develop your interest and research in individual sectors with the complexities of the wider industry in mind.

Type of course

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE / DAIRY, CROP AND LIVESTOCK PATHWAYS

FdSc in Sustainable Agriculture pathways and BSc (Hons) Top-up

• FdSc • BSc (Hons) Top-up Length of course • FdSc — 2 years (full-time) • BSc (Hons) Top-up — 1 year (full-time) UCAS • FdSc with Dairy Herd Management: SAD1 • FdSc with Livestock Management: SAL1 • FdSc with Crop Management: SAC1 • BSc (Hons) Top-up: SAT1 Awarding body University of Chester

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Animal Behaviour & Welfare

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Type of courses

ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR & WELFARE

Do you want to explore a career with captive domestic or exotic animals that aspires to the highest standards of welfare and behavioural diversity?

• BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year • BSc (Hons) Length of course

As part of this course you will develop a range of academic and professional skills, related to the behaviour and welfare of captive animals.

Through practical husbandry sessions, ethical debates and behavioural observations, you will gain a greater appreciation for the goals and challenges of managing animals in a captive situation.

This knowledge can be applied to a diverse range of careers, with transferable skills working with animals in large or smallscale collections.

You will have regular access to the zoo-licensed animal centre facilities at University Centre Reaseheath, which boasts a range of exotic zoo species, in addition to domestic species. Additionally, you can expect an interactive and personable learning experience that draws upon the expertise of our team of industry experienced staff.

Course features • Ethical debates on animal welfare, including guest speakers from a range of backgrounds • Opportunities to specialise in domestic or exotic species • Access to our on-campus zoo, which housing over 1,000 animals and 125 species including ring-tailed lemurs, porcupines, raccoon dogs, otters, tapir, capybaras, owls, hawks, bearded dragons, kingsnakes, dart frogs, marine fish and much more • The opportunity to engage in overseas field courses to a range of localities including southern Africa, South America and Europe Career options • Animal welfare officers • Animal behaviourists • Animal therapy and rehabilitation

• BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year — 4 years (full-time) (years 1 & 2 at UCR, years 3 & 4 at UoC) • BSc (Hons) — 3 years (full-time) (year 1 at UCR, years 2 & 3 at UoC) UCAS • BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year — D327 at C55 campus code R • BSc (Hons) — D325 at C55 campus code R Awarding body University of Chester

• Rescue centre animal care • Scientific research • Zoo-based husbandry and research Please note: Students are based at Reaseheath during their first year, and then at the University of Chester during the second and third years. Residential students will live in Halls of Residence at University Centre Reaseheath during their first year.

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Animal Management (Behaviour & Welfare)

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Type of courses

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (BEHAVIOUR & WELFARE)

Do you want to explore a career with captive domestic or exotic animals that aspires to the highest standards of welfare and behavioural diversity?

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) • BSc (Hons) Top-up Length of course

The course will develop your academic and professional skills, related to the behaviour and welfare of captive animals. Through practical husbandry sessions, ethical debates and behavioural observations, you will gain a greater appreciation for the goals and challenges of managing animals in a captive situation.

With regular access to our fully licensed zoo and animal centre, you will work with exotic zoo and domestic species. You will enjoy interactive learning experiences drawing upon the expertise of our team of industry experienced staff.

Course features • Ethical debates on animal welfare • Guest speakers from a range of backgrounds • Opportunities to specialise in domestic or exotic species • Access to our on-campus zoo, with over 1,000 animals and 125 species including ring-tailed lemurs, porcupines, raccoon dogs, otters, tapir, capybaras, owls, hawks, bearded dragons, kingsnakes, dart frogs, marine fish and much more.

• FdSc — 2 years (full-time) • BSc (Hons) Top-up — 1 year (full-time) UCAS • FdSc — D300 • BSc (Hons) Top-up — D301 Awarding body University of Chester

• Overseas field courses to a range of localities including southern Africa, South America and Europe.

Career opportunities • Animal welfare officers • Animal behaviourists • Animal therapy and rehabilitation • Rescue centre animal care • Scientific research • Zoo-based husbandry and research

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Zoo Management

UCR has been a teaching partner with Species360 since 2014, training students to use ZIMS

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The course includes career-focussed modules such as captive breeding and record keeping, zoo animal training and animal health and disease, plus you will have extensive access to our wide range of exotic species including primates, small carnivores, reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. Our lecturers have many years of experience working in the diversity of roles zoos can offer, and they bring this passion and knowledge to the classroom.

After studying our foundation degree, you can progress onto our Zoo Management top-up, which is an opportunity for zoo biologists and animal scientists to explore more specialist modules within zoos and conservation. These include zoo enclosure design, conservation education and animal enrichment. A core component of the course is the completion of an undergraduate dissertation, enabling you to research an area of zoological study that interests you and to develop a wide range of transferable skills.

Course features • Training in our on-campus zoo, which is home to over 1,000 animals and 125 different species including ring-tailed lemurs, porcupines, raccoon dogs, otters, tapir, capybaras, owls, hawks, bearded dragons, kingsnakes, dart frogs, marine fish and much more.

Type of courses • Foundation Degree (FdSc) • BSc (Hons) Top-up Length of course • FdSc — 2 years (full-time) • BSc (Hons) Top-up — 1 year (full-time) UCAS • FdSc — D328 • BSc (Hons) Top-up — D329

• Volunteer staff opportunities at our on-site zoo

Awarding body

• Exotic animal husbandry

University of Chester

• Zoo nutrition

ZOO MANAGEMENT

How about an exciting and rewarding career in the zoo industry? At UCR you benefit from a unique combination of academic study with industry focused training in the management of zoo animals.

• Conservation education • ZIMS (Zoological Information Management Systems) software • Overseas field courses to a range of localities including southern Africa, South America and Europe Career options • Zookeeper • Curator • Conservation biologist • Registrar • Conservation education or outreach officer • Animal consultancy • Scientific research

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Canine Behaviour & Training With over 12.5 million dogs in the UK and 33% of households now owning a dog*, there is an ever growing demand for a range of canine related services

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Type of courses

CANINE BEHAVIOUR & TRAINING

With 33% of households having a dog* there has never been a better time to pursue a role within the canine industry!

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) • BSc (Hons) Top-up Length of course

If you have the passion and commitment to work not only with dogs, but also with their owners, this is the degree for you!

Course features

By studying the FdSc Canine Behaviour and Training or a BSc (Hons) Canine Clinical Behaviour Top-up you will develop a range of practical and theoretical skills.

• Partnerships with industry

Emphasis is placed on understanding canine behaviour and the principles of training in the first year, before applying these to understanding how canine behaviour can be modified, how to progress training and working within different canine disciplines in the second year of the FdSc.

• Exciting guest lecturers (with their dogs!)

• Experience with all breeds • All weather training facilities Career options • Canine rehabilitation • Welfare officer • Kennel manager

• FdSc — 2 years (full-time) • BSc (Hons) Top-up — 1 year (full-time) UCAS • FdSc — C06B • Top-up — C06C Awarding body University of Chester

• Dog trainer • Canine behaviourist • Working in charity and rescue centres • Working with service dogs

In the BSc Top-up year, you will enhance your knowledge by moving into clinical behaviour, cognition, the human/dog bond, ethics, welfare and canine injury and performance. You will also complete your dissertation project.

*Source: Pet Food Manufacturers Association, 2021

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Environmental Conservation

Did you know less than a fifth of England’s rivers are healthy, which poses a big threat to UK wildlife such as water voles and kingfishers?* *Source: WWF

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You will access a mosaic of habitats including native woodland, wetlands, grasslands and wildflower meadows hosting endangered species such as otters, great created newts, stoats, earth stars, great burnet and many more.

With plenty of hands-on practical management of our stunning 330-hectare campus, this course will provide you with all the industry-focused skills and knowledge you need to ensure you can pursue your passion to make a positive difference to our environment.

Flexible study routes, including part-time courses, are ideal if you are looking to change your career or return to education.

Course features • Research projects and fieldwork • Enhancing and management of habitats to attract wildlife species • Industry placement with local authorities, businesses and organisations Career options • Reserves officer/supervisor • Conservation officer • Senior ecologist • Science officer • Nature recovery officer

Type of courses

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

We live in a rapidly changing world. If you feel your purpose in life is to safeguard our environment and you have a desire to share your passion with others, we can help you to achieve your goals.

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) • BSc (Hons) Top-up • Part time and flexible study options Length of course • FdSc — 2 years (full-time) • BSc (Hons) Top-up — 1 year (full-time) UCAS • FdSc — FEC1 • BSc (Hons) Top-up — BEC11 Awarding body University of Chester

• Biodiversity project officer • Woodland delivery officer • Conservation scientist • Peatland conservation officer • People and wildlife officer

Annie Newport 2020 One of the big advantages of studying at University Centre Reaseheath is that our lecturers are very knowledgeable and have a lot of industry links and contacts which they’re happy to share.

They support you but encourage independent learning and point you to in depth study and research.

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Wildlife Conservation & Ecology

As many as one million species face the reality of extinction unless humans work to protect them.* *Source: National Geographic

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The course includes a broad range of specialist modules and practical opportunities to gain the essential industry skills and knowledge, by which to effectively conserve species, habitats and biodiversity both in the UK and overseas.

Through your studies, you will address a range of topics such as wildlife ecology, conservation biology, evolution and adaptation, introduction to environmental science and principles of ecological restoration.

Combined with dedicated practical work, using our campus laboratories, the wider Reaseheath estate and servicing our community conservation work, you will develop a broad range of transferable knowledge, skills and competencies for future application in the conservation science and ecology sectors.

Course features • Surveying techniques • Species identification • Evolutionary biology

Type of courses • BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year • BSc (Hons) Length of course • BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year — 4 years (full-time)

• Restoration ecology

• BSc (Hons) — 3 years (full-time)

• Environmental assessment and impact mitigation

UCAS

• Conservation biology and biodiversity

• Access to a diverse rural green space across the campus • Field course opportunities to South Africa, Costa Rica and South West UK Career options • Conservation science research

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY

Is your ambition to undertake meaningful conservation work to protect our wildlife and our environment for years to come?

• BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year — D41C • BSc (Hons) — DC41 Awarding body University of Chester

• Ecological/environmental consultancy • Wildlife/conservation management • Conservation charities • Conservation ecotourism • Conservation education

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Equine Bioveterinary Science

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Type of course

EQUINE BIOVETERINARY SCIENCE

Combine your passion for both equine and science with this technical course and explore the latest advances in the equine veterinary science industry.

• BSc (Hons) Length of course • 3 years (full-time)

You will study key veterinary science modules from equine health and epidemiology to veterinary microbiology and immunology. Throughout the course you will develop key laboratory skills, which are essential when working in scientific and technical roles within the industry.

In preparation for your rewarding career, you will also gain a good understanding of the scientific principles and management practices associated with maintaining optimal equine health and full athletic performance.

You will develop your ability to identify and solve problems within the sphere of equine science as will your interest and understanding of equine related scientific research — all of which will stand you in good stead to conduct ground-breaking research of your own.

Course features • Explore equine science research • Study nutrition, welfare, ethics and equine rehabilitation • Gain practical experience in our labs • Receive extensive input from industry partners

UCAS • DD61 Awarding body University of Chester

Career options • Consultancy • Equine rehabilitation • Equine nutrition • Research and development in equine and para-veterinary fields • Equine research • Veterinary physiotherapy • Pharmaceutical sales

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Equestrian Sports Performance

UK equestrian sector generates £4.7 billion of consumer spending

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Type of course

EQUESTRIAN SPORTS PERFORMANCE

If you dream of a career immersed in the equestrian sports performance industry, this degree is for you.

• BSc (Hons) Length of course • 3 years (full-time)

This course focuses on the athletic performance of horse and rider and will prepare you for a career in equestrian performance, coaching or team performance management.

With the UK equestrian sector generating £4.7 billion of consumer spending, 3 million regular riders, nearly one million resident horses and 6.4% of the equestrian population being within a competitive club (BETA, 2019), there has never been a better time to pursue a career in the equine sports performance industry.

Thanks to our strong industry partnerships, graduates will not only have the necessary combination of knowledge, skills and experience, but will graduate as very career ready individuals able to contribute to the success and growth of the equestrian performance industry.

Course features

UCAS

• Use of our commercial equestrian centre with three riding arenas

• BES1

• Understanding of underlying factors affecting performance

Awarding body

• Range of techniques to enhance performance

University of Chester

• Extensive input from industry partners • Sports performance analysis Career options • Performance coach • Team manager • Equestrian biomechanics analyst • Equestrian poor performance analysts • Employed or self-employed roles within a competitive team • Equestrian sport performance roles • Management roles in equine welfare and allied industry sectors

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Equine Training and Rehabilitation & Equine Behaviour and Welfare

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Type of courses

EQUINE TRAINING AND REHABILITATION & EQUINE BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE (TOP-UP)

Is working at the forefront of equine training, rehabilitation and welfare the next step on your equine journey?

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) • BSc (Hons) Top-up Length of course

This programme’will provide you with unique skills to combine an understanding of equine behaviour, training and rehabilitation reflective of current needs within the equine industry.

With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop an understanding of equine behaviour and learn how to effectively apply theory to training techniques.

Emphasis is placed upon establishing the links between key areas of equine rehabilitation including behaviour modification, biomechanics, injury and exercise physiology.

Understanding natural behaviour and how this can be used to inform positive training methods is a key part of the programme.

Upon successful completion of the FdSc in Equine Training and Behaviour, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour and Welfare final year Top-up.

Course features • Physical rehabilitation techniques • Behaviour change and training • Biomechanics and gait analysis • Data collection using the latest technology • Opportunity to work towards current British Horse Society qualifications* • Field and industry visits • Expert industry guest speakers *British Horse Society are optional and at an

• FdSc — 2 years (full-time) • BSc (Hons) Top-up — 1 year (full-time) UCAS • FdSc — DD46 • BSc (Hons) Top-up — DD60 Awarding body University of Chester

additional cost.

Career options • Physical rehabilitation and therapy • Equine education • Equine welfare field officer • Rehabilitation officer/manager • Equine science advocacy and communication • Equine Science policy advisory

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Animal Management (Equine Management)

This course is delivered primarily from Burrows Lane Equestrian Centre, Merseyside, with regular visits to UCR for lab-based modules

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Type of course

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (EQUINE MANAGEMENT)

A distinctive programme that offers an insight into equine science, practical husbandry and equestrian business management.

• Higher National Diploma (HND) Length of course • 2 years (full-time)

A HND in Equine Management at Burrows Lane, one of Reaseheath’s outreach centres, will ensure you have all the skills required to start your equestrian career. This programme is ideal for those looking to enhance enhance their knowledge and understanding of a range of roles and opportunities that exist within the equine industry.

This course integrates equine science and business management modules with the development of practical and laboratory skills, delivered within the commercial setting of Burrows Lane Equestrian Centre, Merseyside with periodic delivery at University Centre Reaseheath. Students have the option to progress to a BSc top-up route, following successful completion of their HND.

Course features • Equine science, business and practical modules • Weekly riding opportunities • Training for BHS exams from Stage 1—3, including Coaching Pathway qualification

UCAS • DD56 • Not suitable for international applicants

• L ive equestrian events

Awarding body

• Learn how to set up own business

Pearson

• Transferable laboratory skills • Trips and visits to industry partners • N ational and international guest speakers Career options • Running own equestrian business • Events management • Rehabilitation and therapy centre management • Performance and competition horse management • Equine behavioural therapy • Equine welfare • L aboratory work

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Floristry

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Type of courses

FLORISTRY

Do you aspire to be the best of the best in the commercial floristry industry?

• Level 4 Higher Diploma Floristry • Level 5 Master Diploma in Professional Floristry

Our challenging courses will equip ambitious florists to become innovative floral designers working to the highest standards of professional floristry while simultaneously developing business acumen.

Applying a comprehensive range of techniques to challenging portfolio briefs, your design skills will evolve throughout your course so that your signature style and personal brand will set you apart from the competition in the industry.

The intrinsic approach of the courses is to facilitate you to tailor the development of your floral design skills towards your own personal style enabling you to blaze your own trail. In addition, you will research current and cultural trends adapting design styles to meet the increasingly diverse requirements of the floristry industry.

Course features

Length of course

• Workshops from industry professionals

• Level 4 & 5 —2 years (part-time) — 25 days per year in blocks

• The latest trends and innovations • Opportunities to showcase your creations at BFA Fleurex, Manchester Flower Festival and RHS Tatton Flower Show Career options • Bespoke floral designer • Wedding and event specialist • Sustainable, artisan florist • Demonstrator • Lecturer

Entry Requirements • Level 4 — educated to Merit at Level 3 in Floristry, 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English • Level 5 — Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry Awarding body City and Guilds

An emphasis on employing eco-friendly working practices ensures that you are in an excellent position to drive forward the rise in sustainable ways to create stunning floral displays.

Self-exploration will encourage independence and develop confidence to be able to deal with the changing nature of commercial floristry, both in design style and rapidly developing marketing techniques.

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Bakery and Patisserie Technology

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Type of course

BAKERY AND PATISSERIE TECHNOLOGY

Perfecting your practical skills while exploring the science behind your creations is a recipe for success in the bakery industry.

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) Length of course • 2 years (full-time)

By studying the FdSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology at UCR, you will be equipped with a well-rounded knowledge of the bakery and patisserie industry, in preparation for employment within the artisan or industrial sectors when you graduate.

A key focus of your studies will be on the development of practical skills in the first year, followed by gaining a good understanding of industrial automated production methods in the second year.

You will learn in our Reaseheath Food Centre, which is an industry leading academy and the only one of its kind in an academic setting. Featuring industry standard food processing halls, a bakery and innovation rooms for new product development and scale-ups, we are confident you will not find a better place to begin your bakery career.

Course features

UCAS

• Experience working in a commercial setting

• 4D43

• Bread making

Awarding body

• Sugar and chocolate work • Patisserie and desserts

University of Chester

• Site visits • Work placement • Strong employer partnerships Career options: • New product development • Research and development • Food marketing • Buying • Laboratory analysis and testing • Bakery entrepreneur • Quality management

Whether your goal is to travel the world as an artisan baker, become an awardwinning cake maker with your own business, or be the next celebrity chef, our Foundation degree will ensure you leave with all the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career.

Students have the option to progress to a BSc (Hons) Food Manufacturing with Operations Management (Top-Up) — see page 72.

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Dairy Technology (Project Eden)

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The dairy industry in the UK is an exciting and vibrant place to work, supplying world class dairy products to virtually every single household in the UK — from the milk on your cereal to the cheese on your toast, the industry is worth over £6 billion and employs over 25,000 people.

Course features You will be working for a major food and dairy company such as:

The industry is changing and while traditional skills are still highly valued, the introduction of new technology, new processes and increased automation means that a wide range of skills are needed within dairy companies. Our advanced industry standard equipment and research expertise means we are at the cutting edge with these latest developments.

• Wykes Farms

The programme covers all aspects of dairy technology including practical hands-on craft skills, key science principles associated with dairy and the process improvement techniques required to run an efficient modern dairy operation.

• Arla (UK) • Muller (UK) • Saputo • Dairy Partners • Glanbia • Longley Farm

Type of course

DAIRY TECHNOLOGY (PROJECT EDEN)

Do you work for a dairy company or are you interested in joining the dairy industry? This course will equip you with the skills needed to grow and develop in your career?

• Higher Level Apprenticeship with embedded Foundation Degree (FdSc) Length of course • 2 years (full-time) Entry requirements Sponsored by dairy company Awarding body University of Chester

• Meadow Foods • Tetra Pak CPS • Alfa Laval • Endress + Hauser • Christeyns Career options • Process technician • Quality assurance technician • Environmental health and safety coordinator • Technical support officer • Process shift lead • Compliance coordinator

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Food Science & Innovation Our £7.4m Food Centre is the only education facility in the UK to hold an AA rating with the British Retail Consortium

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Type of course

FOOD SCIENCE & INNOVATION

An industry-focused course to inspire your passion of food science and innovation.

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) Length of course • 2 years (full-time)

The challenges facing food production today have never been greater; food security, sustainability, nutrition, and food waste mean the industry requires confident, innovative thinkers, able to respond to these global issues.

Course features

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• Access to the latest scientific equipment as part of the Institute of Food Science and Innovation (IoSFI), in partnership with the University of Chester

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If you want a career where you can make a difference and meet the demands of the food industry of the future, this is the course for you.

• Food processing and packaging

With our Food Science and Innovation foundation degree, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the food industry by studying core modules in food science, sustainability, new product development and much more.

The course has been carefully designed with input from industry to ensure that you understand the science behind food production, while developing the practical skills required to address productivity, profitability and growth.

Following this Foundation degree, many of our students progress to the BSc (Hons) Food Manufacturing with Operations Management (Top-Up) — ­ see page 72.

• Human nutrition

Awarding body University of Chester

• Product manufacture • Learn in our £7.4 million Food Innovation Centre • Industry work placement • Achieve additional qualifications to enhance career prospects Career options • Sustainability consultant • Environmental socio-economist • Emergency response officer • International aid/development worker • Policy adviser • Food technologist • Supply chain manager • Packaging developer • New product developer • Food innovation manager

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Food Manufacturing with Operations Management Coming Soon!

Professional Certificate Food Technology (4 Specialisms) Have you identified a passion for food and would like to enter or progress in the sector?

Our Professional Certificates offer a range of options to suit several industries, or individuals with suitable experience • Work-based learning specialism • Dairy specialism • Bakery specialism • Nutrition specialism The course will take 12 months distance learning to complete with occasional one or two-day practical block sessions on campus. As long as you can manage occasional travel this would be an ideal course to fit around your commitments.

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Go even further following your first year as this course is an ideal step onto a Foundation Degree (FdSc) where you may be eligible to use these completed modules as accredited prior learning.

Course features • Food safety (Level 4, 20 credits) • Food science and composition (Level 4, 20 credits) • Optional specialism module (Level 5, 20 credits) Course length • Level 4: 96 hours onsite engagement and 150 self-study • Level 5: 35 hours onsite engagement and 70 self-study Please note: At time of publication, all courses are subject to validation. Please check ucreaseheath.ac.uk for updates.

Type of course

FOOD MANUFACTURING WITH OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Prepare for a rewarding role in the food manufacturing industry with this innovative degree.

• BSc (Hons) Top-Up Length of course • 1 year (full-time)

Our Food Manufacturing top-up degree is a one-year course where you will perfect your skills in our state-of-the-art food halls and facilities, some of the very best in the food industry.

We are immensely proud of our food department which is the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Dairy Champion. With a recent £7.4 million investment, our Food Centre is unrivalled as one of the best equipped food processing teaching and practical facilities in Europe.

Learning in our on-site butchery, bakery and innovation rooms for new product development and scale-ups means you’ll be well prepared for whichever part of the food industry you wish to enter.

You will study a range of modules through our supportive and engaging teaching and assessment methods to ensure you gain a wide variety of skills needed to excel in the industry.

Course features

UCAS

• Honours research project

• F128

• Resource management • Data analysis

Awarding body

• Current issues in food technology

University of Chester

• Food biochemistry • Food processing operations • Food quality and integrity Career options • Research and development • Technical management • New product development • Food marketing • Buying • Laboratory analysis and testing • Process development • Food auditing • Food production management • Quality management

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Football Coaching

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Type of course

FOOTBALL COACHING

Follow your passion for football with this industryfocused coaching degree and gain the skills needed for employment within the industry.

• BSc (Hons) Length of course • 3 years (full-time)

This three-year BSc (Hons) Football Coaching degree will provide you with a solid foundation in the key practices of coaching in a football related context so once you graduate, you’ll be ready to achieve your career goals.

During this course, you will have lots of opportunities for both practical and theoretical study, to learn the key principles, theories and perspectives of sports coaching, in areas such as anatomy and physiology, psychology and match analysis as well as exploring complementary roles in football, such as business development and performance analysis.

You will also develop your knowledge and skills further by undertaking research activities, learning how to gather and use data to support athletes. You will do this by using the latest video software and geographical navigation vests, and use these to statistically analyse individual plays and player performance. This is a key skill to master, as analysis is an ever-growing part of the football and coaching industry, and is essential to any coach for monitoring player progression.

Course features

UCAS

• Work experience

• FC01

• Sports psychology • Evaluating sport leadership styles

Awarding body

• Current football coaching legislation

University of Chester

• Safeguarding and the Football Offences Acts • Anatomical workings of the human body and core biological principles • Injury prevention, assessment • Exercise physiology activities Career options • Football coach • Football analyst • Strength and conditioning coach • Sports therapist • Football manager • Sports development officer

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Landscape Architecture

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Type of course

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Do you have the passion and vision to manage sustainable open spaces and green infrastructure?

• BSc (Hons) Length of course • 3 years (full-time)

On our landscape architecture course, you’ll gain the insights and experience to help ensure land, property and estates are managed and cared for as an integral part of our shared, sustainable future.

Study is based in our £9 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology and you will learn first-hand from a team of deeply committed experts in their fields; an inspirational and award-winning team who will help you to flourish and support you to confidently pursue your purpose in a career intimately connected to the landscape.

Our curriculum is innovative and inspiring, built around the core principles of sustainability, function and conservation.

Together with our emphasis on practical skills and all-round business awareness, you’ll be well-prepared for the challenges you’ll face in a career in the landscape management sector.

Course features

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• Design and planning

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• Environmental science • Green infrastructure

Awarding body

• Historical conservation

University of Chester

• Work placements, site visits and study tours • Opportunities to enter national competitions • Use of commercial production unit and design studios • Use of hydroponic glasshouse and new vertical farming centre Career options • Landscape architect • Parks and landscape manager • Greenspace manager • Historic landscape consultant • Landscape contract manager

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Rural Business Management

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Our BA (Hons) in Rural Business Management is the perfect choice for you if you are interested in starting or diversifying a rural business. Rural businesses spans many industry sectors, including agriculture, tourism and events, equestrian, horticulture, conservation, food production and many more. This course is designed to develop the business and entrepreneurial skills and knowledge you will require to develop, start, or diversify any rural business.

You may already have a rural background or qualification, or just simply want to begin your journey into the lucrative area of rural business. This course applies business theory to the rural environment, providing the potential for you to identify rural business opportunities and be able to act upon them.

Course features • Rural resources management • Innovation and diversification

Type of course

RURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The rural business sector is constantly evolving as it continues to adapt to changing demands.

This means that there are exciting career opportunities for skilled graduates with knowledge of rural business diversification who can develop businesses sustainably.

• BA (Hons) Length of course • 3 years (full-time) UCAS • RBM1 Awarding body University of Chester

• Environmental sustainability • Finance • Human resources • Marketing Career options • Business adviser • Business analyst • Business development manager • Management consultant • Project manager • Risk manager • Supply chain manager • Business change manager • Business development manager • Head of business incubator and accelerator

In 2019/20 there were 551,000 businesses registered in rural areas, accounting for 23% of all registered businesses in England.

• Global programme manager • UK marketing and business development manager • Rural surveyor

Source www.gov.uk

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Veterinary Nursing

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If you have the motivation and commitment to build a career within the veterinary nursing profession, this degree is for you!

Provisionally accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), this course enables you to develop a range of professional skills, knowledge and competencies needed in the veterinary nursing profession.

You will enjoy a unique combination of academic study and practical learning, utilising our animal centre and dedicated clinical training facility to advance your skills and knowledge.

This will be reinforced through the completion of a clinical placement* in an approved veterinary training practice. *Travel arrangements at your own cost.

Course features • Learn in our modern laboratories, clinical skills suite and diagnostic imaging suite • Work with our industry-standard anaesthetic, radiography and theatre equipment • Use ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and prep facilities

Type of course • BSc (Hons) Length of course • 4 years (full-time) Entry requirements • 2 weeks experience working within a veterinary practice before the start of the course UCAS

• Accredited by RCVS

• VN01

• Clinical placement for a minimum of 52 weeks

Awarding body

Career options

VETERINARY NURSING

As the range of responsibilities held by veterinary nurses increases, practices are looking for veterinary nurses qualified at degree level to fulfil this requirement.

University of Chester

• Veterinary nurse • Lecturer • Clinical coach • Practice manager • Drug representative • Head nurse • Referral and specialist nurse • Training practice liaison • Workplace assessor

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Access to Higher Education (Land-Based Studies) Do you have a thirst for knowledge and the motivation to succeed? If a lack of relevant qualifications is holding you back, we can support you on your academic journey.

Our flexible Access to Higher Education Diploma is designed for students who wish to return to education in the land-based sector but need further academic credit to progress to degree level study.

Access to HE Diplomas are nationally recognised qualifications to help you gain knowledge and confidence to study for a degree. They are designed for those who do not hold the relevant or formal academic qualifications needed to study a degree, but who do have work and/or ife experience.

· Agriculture · Animal Behaviour and Welfare · Environmental Conservation · Rural Business Management · Food Technology · Landscape Architecture

Course features

· Veterinary Nursing

• Techniques to improve your study and IT skills

· Zoo Management

• Flexible study to fit around other commitments • Study a wide variety of land-based modules Funding support You could be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan and if you successfully complete a degree after your Access to Higher Education Diploma, the outstanding balance from this loan will be written off*. *For more information on Advanced Learner Loans, please contact our finance department at studentfinance@reaseheath.ac.uk

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Career options The Access to Higher Education course is a full Level 3 qualification which prepares you for study at university level or could lead to a variety of rewarding careers.

Following completion, many of our students progress on to degrees such as:

Type of course · Access to Higher Education Diploma (Land-Based Studies) Length of course · 3 days per week over 1 year (full-time) Entry requirements · Maths or English at GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above Awarding body · Open College Network (West Midlands region)

Postgraduate study at University of Chester After you graduate from University Centre Reaseheath, you may decide to move on to a postgraduate course at the University of Chester, our partner university.

For a full list of University of Chester’s postgraduate courses, please visit: chester.ac.uk/ postgraduate

Postgraduate study brings a number of benefits. Whether you are looking to specialise in a subject, advance your career or pursue a lifelong interest – the University of Chester can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Originally based on one campus in Chester, the University now has over 5,000* postgraduate students across a number of specialist sites. This includes locations in Chester, Birkenhead, Shrewsbury and Warrington.

The University of Chester has an extensive selection of postgraduate courses to choose from, as well as flexible work-based integrated courses and full and part-time study options. Their flexible approach to learning gives you the freedom to manage your studies in a way that works for you.

You can choose to study postgraduate courses in a wide range of subject areas, including: Biological Sciences • Applied Science MRes • Biological Sciences MRes • Marine and Coastal Resource Management MSc

Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics • Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation MSc, PGDip, PGCert • Clinical Sciences and Nutrition MRes • Exercise and Nutrition Science (Chester) MSc, PGDip, PGCert • Food Science and Innovation MSc • Human Nutrition MSc, PGDip, PGCert • Nutrition and Dietetics MSc, PGDip • Obesity and Weight Management MSc, PGDip, PGCert • Public Health Nutrition MSc, PGDip, PGCert Sport • Sociology of Sport and Exercise MSc • Sport and Exercise Sciences MRes • Sport Coaching and Development MA • Sports Biomechanics MSc • Sports Medicine MSc • Sports Performance Analysis MSc • Sports Performance Science MSc Zoology and Animal Science • Animal Behaviour MSc • Animal Welfare MSc • Wildlife Conservation MSc * HESA 2020/21

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Next steps Visit the campus for one of our Open Days.

Meet academic staff and current students and find out about the wide range of courses we offer.

Register at ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ open-days or call 01270 613 284.

May UCAS opens for applications.

You can apply via ucas.com Visit ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ how-to-apply for full details.

September Applications will start to be referred to UCR for decisions.

If your application is successful, you will receive either a conditional or an unconditional offer from us.

You will then be invited to attend an Offer Holder Day, where you will have the opportunity to view the campus, attend a practical session and meet your future course mates and lecturers.

January UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline – submit your application before this deadline to give you the possible best chance of receiving an offer from your chosen course.

May Good luck with your exams!

July Clearing opens August A Level, BTEC and Scottish Highers Results Day Enrolment opens September Your first day of term – welcome to University Centre Reaseheath!

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Offer Holder Hub Once you have received an offer from us, you will be invited to access our Offer Holder Hub. Here, you can find out how to accept your offer, take a virtual tour of our accommodation and connect with fellow students. Your exciting journey starts here.

Visit ucreaseheath.ac.uk/on-demand

Apply now Applications for full-time Degrees and Foundation Degrees are made online through UCAS.com. Applications for all other full-time courses (such as Access to HE and Level 4 Diplomas), as well as parttime courses should be made directly to Reaseheath via our online application form.

Open days Our Open Days are an excellent opportunity for you to visit our campus to discover the wide range of courses on offer and to get a real feel for student life.

Take a guided tour of our facilities and accommodation, find out about more about your course of interest, meet our staff and speak to current students about life at University Centre Reaseheath.

Register at ucreaseheath.ac.uk/ open-days Offer holder days It can be nerve-wracking trying to make your decision based on just one Open Day, which is why we also hold Offer Holder Days. Once you have applied and received an offer for a place on one of our undergraduate courses, we will invite you to attend an Offer Holder Day. This is another opportunity to meet our staff, find out more about your chosen degree and meet your future course mates.

If you have any questions about your application, please email ucradmissions@reaseheath.ac.uk Alternative format required?

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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this prospectus is correct at the time of printing, some details may be subject to change. Visit our website for up to date course information.

University Centre Reaseheath reserves the right to withdraw courses where there is insufficient demand.

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Our values — PRIDE People We will work together in a safe and secure environment with a positive approach to our own and others health and wellbeing. We will respect democracy and individual liberty, recognising the valuable contribution each person can make to society.

Responsibility We will be responsible for our own actions and decisions whilst making a positive contribution to community cohesion and pride. We will demonstrate environmental sustainability through our behaviour.

Integrity We will demonstrate honesty, integrity and ethical standards in everything we do. We will respect the rule of law and act fairly in the best interests of all.

Diversity We will actively promote equality; recognise, respect, promote and celebrate diversity and individual difference and strive to create an inclusive environment. We will challenge behaviour or views which discriminate against others.

Excellence We will challenge ourselves to strive for the highest standards of quality and behaviour by adopting a supportive self-critical approach in our pursuit of excellence. We will always aim to be the best that we can be!

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion University Centre Reaseheath believes in equality of opportunity for all its students and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity in all its activities.

We will do our best to ensure that you are able to achieve your full potential and work towards realising your personal goals irrespective of your age, colour, creed, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, disabilities and impairments, nationality, race, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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Approximately an hour’s drive from the cities of Chester, Manchester and Liverpool, the University Centre Reaseheath campus is located in a beautiful rural setting 15 a short distance from the town of Nantwich, Cheshire.

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Transport links to Nantwich are excellent making the college easy to get to. The M6 motorway is within a 10 minute drive from the campus.

Nantwich town centre is a short walk from the campus and has both a bus and train station. Approximately 4 miles from Reaseheath is Crewe town centre with a bus station and a mainline train station.

If you are travelling from overseas, Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Birmingham International Airport are around an hour's drive from the campus.

If you have your own car we have free parking spaces available and plenty of bike shelters for those students who cycle in to Reaseheath.

For detailed directions to Reaseheath visit: ucreaseheath.ac.uk/how-to-find-reaseheath Our sat nav postcode is CW5 6DF IT’S IN OUR NATURE | 87

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