York College University Centre: Degree and Higher-level undergraduate Prospectus 2022

UNI V ER SI T Y CENT R E

2022

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL CREATIVE DEGREE & HIGHER-LEVEL STUDY

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welcome Thank you for considering York College University Centre for the next stage of your learning journey. I know that this decision is of significant importance; creating a pathway to your intended career, as well as meeting the needs of your individual circumstances.

Choosing higher and degree-level study at York College University Centre will give you access to a course validated by a UK university or institution. You will also be supported by academic and professional services staff who were commended by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for the learning opportunities provided to our students. A large number of our academic staff continue to practice in their professional discipline as well as their teaching role, meaning their subject knowledge reflects contemporary practice in many areas. This is alongside being an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ further education college.

We are a college guided by our core values of Ambition, Care, Respect and Success. In choosing to study here, you can therefore expect us to reflect these values in how we work with you and we will expect the same from you too.

York College University Centre is a vibrant community with high-quality courses and a strong tradition in higher education.

We have developed links with other higher education institutions and employers in York, and we offer the opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most attractive cities.

This prospectus and our website contain everything you need to help you make this decision, however, we would also enjoy welcoming you to one of our Open Events which are listed in this prospectus.

I hope that you will join us here for your degree or higher-level study and look forward to welcoming you as part of York College University Centre.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at the College anytime, we cannot wait to begin working with you to ensure you are successful in achieving your ambitions.

Lee Probert Chief Executive and Principal

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CONTENTS GET TO KNOW US Welcome

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Open Events

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This is York College University Centre

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Qualifications Explained

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Student Experience

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Institute of Technology

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Mature Students

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Studying While You Work

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We’re Here to Help

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A Place That Works for Your Future

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Working With Employers

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Meet Our Tutors

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Getting to Us

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Our Community

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Our City

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Celebrating You

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Our Students

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Our Courses

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COURSE CONTENTS

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Qualifications EXPLAINED

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OUR COMMUNIty

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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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TECHNICALSTUDIES

YOUR ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Entry Requirements

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Access and Participation Plan

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Your Next Steps

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How to Apply

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UCAS Tariff

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Funding Your Studies

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Our Partners and Awards

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Statement and Disclaimer

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We can’t wait to meet you.

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you and your friends and family to visit York and the College, to meet with our knowledgeable course leaders and explore our facilities.

Here you will have the opportunity to find out about courses, funding, transport and support available, all with the aim to help you discover the best study option for you.

2020/21 Thursday 14th October

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Monday 1st November

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Saturday 20th November

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Tuesday 15th February

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Wednesday 22nd June

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of students felt that good advice was available when they needed to make study choices on their course. - NSS 2021

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92.5%

of students felt part of a community of staff and students - NSS 2021

FLEXIBLE AND PERSONALISED LEARNING SUPPORTED TO SUIT YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS.

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This is York College University Centre

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GREAT FACILITIES

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

We have exclusive facilities for our degree and higher-level students, including designated areas for studying and socialising in our newly refurbished University Centre.

The Higher Education Student Association is run by students, for students, allowing them the chance to raise issues and have a voice. The group also run charity and social events throughout the year.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING Our higher-level professional qualifications are designed to be flexible to study with online blended learning integrated.

ACADEMIC SKILLS We will provide academic skills coaching that can support the continuation and attainment of all students which can be easily accessed. We will run small group workshops and 1-1 support for all students to meet individual needs.

BURSARY SCHEME

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We are committed to providing a bursary of £600 for all eligible higher education students.

UNIVERSITY CENTRE Complete with learning zones, group study areas, kitchen and a relaxation zone, providing an area for higher education students to socialise, relax and eat.

IOT SPECIALIST COLLEGE We’re part of Yorkshire and Humberside’s Institute of Technology (IoT), specialising in providing higher-level technical education and training.

ACCESS TO TUTORS Our class sizes mean students get more contact time with our expertly trained tutors and receive outstanding student support in and outside of class.

If you find yourself facing financial difficulty during your studies, you may be eligable to apply to the College Hardship Fund for additional support.

INDUSTRY LINKS Our strategic engagement with employers, who actively contribute to curriculum development and vocational courses, enhances our students’ employability.

STUDYING AND WORKING We ensure that our students have a good study/ life balance. We do this by ensuring that our courses have a flexible approach to delivery. This gives students the opportunity to maximise spare time for part-time work or other commitments alongside achieving their qualification.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES C.V.

The applied nature of our programmes lead to excellent employment opportunities for our graduates.

HE ESSENTIALS Our students have access to “HE Essentials”. This is a bespoke course designed to give students all the information and support they require when studying at York College University Centre. Students can access information and support materials on the following; academic writing, academic referencing, research skills, career advice, information on voluntary work experience to how to enhance your skills and develop personally through work experience, feedback from our student association, external examiner reports and links to policy/procedures and handbooks/ programme specifications.

The University Centre is an extremely useful space to complete assignments outside of lessons, you can get away from the rest of the College - with only university students having access. It’s a quiet, comfortable working environment, that also has kitchen facilities and a social/ eating area.

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HARDSHIP FUND

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Qualifications EXPLAINED Undergraduate qualifications are courses that are an academic step-up from A Levels or equivalent level 3 courses. Our undergraduate qualifications include foundation degrees, bachelor’s degrees, BA top ups, Higher National Certificates and Diplomas, higher apprenticeships, and higher professional qualifications.

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Levels of Study DOCTORATE PhD MASTERS MA, MSc, MBA

POSTGRAD DIPLOMA BA/BSc TOP UP

DEGREE WITH HONOURS BA/BSc

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

AS & A LEVELS

EXTENDED DIPLOMA

FOUNDATION DEGREES, DEGREES AND FD/BA (HONS) (TOP-UPS)

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POSTGRAD CERTIFICATE

A foundation degree (FD) is the academic equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, level 4 and level 5. These courses are vocational, two years full-time or four years part-time and have a strong focus on developing in-demand skills. An FD can give you flexibility while you work, they are ideal for those who don’t want to commit to three full years of a degree but want to have the option to progress further down the line.

These courses develop role-specific skills, making you more desirable when seeking employment.

Bachelor’s degrees are the most widely studied undergraduate qualification and are usually studied over three years full-time or six years part-time.

FOUNDATION DEGREE FD

DIPLOMA

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA

These courses are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of one or more subjects, giving you the knowledge required to progress into your chosen sector. The Department for Education’s (DfE) Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018 report highlights that graduates have higher rates of employment and earn on average £10,000 more than non-graduates.

‘Topping up’, those who have studied a foundation degree or HND may choose to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelor’s degree. To ‘top-up’ means to extend your study by one year full-time or two years part-time, there is no time limit on ‘topping up’ a foundation degree and you can therefore return to study at a later date. When ‘topping up,’ it is expected that your FD is in relevant modules studied, depending on your previous qualifications, you could enter at the second year or start the bachelor’s degree from the first year.

at each phase of the apprenticeship.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications could be the perfect fit for you, these are qualifications at level 4 and 5, normally studied over one year full-time and 2 years part-time, perfect if you want a higher qualification at a particular level. These qualifications are ideal for those who like to learn through doing, some include work placement opportunities and all have a range of assessments.

Apprenticeships can provide you with valuable onthe-job skills training, studying an apprenticeship could lead to becoming a permanent member of staff with your employer or a promotion.

Apprenticeships aren’t just for school leavers either, with more and more mature students opting to study an apprenticeship to retrain or diversify their skill set to benefit their business and meet organisations recruitment training plans.

Our HNC and HND qualifications use study and practical-based elements to prepare you for a particular career. This combination makes these qualifications desirable to employers, equipping those who study them with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to gain employment or progress within their chosen career by achieving a more professional status. Some students find these courses to be valuable in preparing for degree study.

HIGHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Earn while you learn with one of our higher apprenticeships. Attend College on a day or block-release basis while employed and working as a higher apprentice.

We offer higher apprenticeships at levels 4 and 5, which gives you the option to undertake higherlevel study while working and earning a wage.

Our apprenticeship programmes enable new and existing employees to gain industry specific skills and knowledge by releasing them for day or block-release with our expert staff and using or well-equipped facilities. If you are not currently in a relevant job that can offer you an apprenticeship, apprenticeship vacancies can be found at www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk or on our website.

The apprentice must be working at least 30 hours per week and meet the entry requirements set by the apprenticeship and the employer. With a mentor in place, employees will have the workplace training and support, and manage their progress throughout their apprenticeship. We will ensure that both quality and standards are being met, carry out workplace assessments and award certification

Our higher professional qualifications will enable you to gain an industry-recognised qualification to enhance your career prospects or facilitate a career change. These courses range from 19 weeks to two years with the method of delivery ensuring that you can work alongside your study. Our professional qualifications have been chosen as they are industry-recognised and respected by professionals in the UK and beyond, ensuring your chosen qualification will develop your skills and knowledge to aid progression.

TEACHER TRAINING Our teacher training qualifications, Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Education (PGCE), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Certificate in Education (CertEd), are for those who are wishing to teach in the postcompulsory sector. This includes teaching at sixth forms, further, higher and adult education, such as FE colleges, hospitals and the prison service, as well as community and youth services, uniformed services such as the military, private training providers and large organisations with their own training departments.

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HNC & HND

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE YORK COLLEGE UNIVERSITY CENTRE

YOUR FACILITIES

Studying your degree or higher-level course at York College places you in the heart of a strong, vibrant and supportive community. With smaller class sizes and a flexible timetable where possible, you will have ample opportunity to take advantage of increased one-to-one tuition and more time for any other commitments you may have.

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Our campus offers: • Engineering workshops • Photography studios • Science laboratories • Sewing rooms • Printing rooms

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LEARNING AND RESEARCH

• Computer suites

Placed at the heart of the College, the Learning and Research Team can help expand your learning with access to a wealth of information. Based on two floors you are supported by a proficient team who will help find the right resources for you. Experience a welcoming and desirable learning environment, whether you need access to resources, a place to undertake research, learn or develop your study skills or just a place to focus on your work, we are equipped to provide it all.

• Art and design workshops

• Fashion resources • University Centre We also offer multiple catering outlets onsite; including a training restaurant, the refurbished Athletic Suite, 3G sports pitches, basketball courts and hair and beauty salons.

The University Centre allows for students across our full degree and higher-level cohort to catch up, socialise and share ideas with each other in a relaxing and comfortable environment. We welcome students from a variety of ages and backgrounds, creating the perfect space to collaborate, both academically and socially.

I think the university centre is a great resource for graduates (and to help me focus, and I do love the complimentary tea! The library staff are super helpful, and as someone with Cerebral Palsy, I’m a huge fan of the lifts, and how accessible the College has been when I have visited.

DOM

Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling student

The whole University Centre environment is what I appreciate most. The tutors, the Welcome Team and technicians, the canteen and shop staff. York College is like one big family and I feel like the strong relationships within the staff, definitely rub off on the students.

I am forever grateful for whoever decided to open a space for mature students (University Centre). Having a quiet area to study as an older student away from the younger crowds was required and the space is very well laid out.

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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institute of technology appropriate curriculum, supported by research from the local universities. These employers are part of the governance of the IoT to ensure continued collaboration and long-term benefits for the region.

The Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT) – specialists in providing higher-level technical education and training.

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Institute of Technology is part of a government initiative for the College to work alongside local employers to understand what the skills needs are and then look at how the curriculum can be tailored to meet those needs. Through the Institute of Technology, employers will have the opportunity to support the content of courses and help ensure that students’ skills are up-to-date and relevant for the workplace.

The IoT brought an investment of circa £10 million of capital funding into the region. York College has invested a proportion of this into industry-standard equipment to support the delivery of higher-level technical training. This massive training boost will enhance employment opportunities and ensure highly qualified individuals for the region’s employers.

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WORKING WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS The bid has received significant levels of employer support. Digital and engineering businesses, ViSR, CATCH, Skipton Building Society, GB Recruitment and ENGIE Fabricom recognised the need for investment in education to address their wider skills shortages and have signed up as employer partners to be involved in designing the

WHY STUDY AT AN IOT? The IoT courses at York College University Centre provide an alternative to doing a full degree for those that want to develop their skills and gain higher-level qualifications in the areas of digital, engineering, manufacturing or construction, but don’t necessarily want to spend three years doing a full degree. Through a collaborative partnership with local employers, York College offers programmes to deliver higher-level technical skills on par with more academic routes and will achieve the same level of prestige as universities.

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Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction & the Built Environment

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FD Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity)

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Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production – Game Development

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Higher National Diploma (HND) Creative Media Production – Game Development

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Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Two Pathways)

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Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering (Two Pathways)

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Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship

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Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship

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Level 4 Higher Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical)

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Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

As part of (Institute of Technology (IoT) this gave York College the opportunity to invest in higher quality specialist devices and rooms to benefit individual learning. The cybersecurity lab for example enables students to safely earn practical experience in a safe environment using virtual machines.

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Foundation Degree (FD) Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity)

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I chose this course as currently we live in a time where all devices are connected with each other to share information. Whenever that is to order a takeaway through a mobile app or to use your personal assistant to turn on the light bulb. For many of us technology became a huge part of our life, however, not all businesses in the past understood the importance of cybersecurity when producing such applications/devices. The importance of cybersecurity is on the rise, especially since the number of cyber-attacks have drastically increased since the first COVID-19 lockdown happened. Due to a huge demand in cybersecurity specialists, it means there will be more job opportunities in the future.

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Mature students We’re proud at York College University Centre to have a thriving and vibrant community of mature students. Returning to higher education is a decision many make, however, it can be daunting and pose some difficult questions. Navigating student finance, how to manage your work-life and studies and even what course is the best to choose to enable you to reach your destination career goals, are all common and important questions.

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We want our mature students to not only succeed in their studies, but to thrive in the academic environment we have created here at the College.

To achieve this, we have put in place a strong support network with mature students in mind.

• Many of our courses have reduced or condensed hours. This is done as a consideration of the various commitments our students have, be they work, home-life or childcare. We strive to make sure you can still study alongside your other commitments.

• Closer tutor contact; you’ll create a close relationship with your tutors who will guide you throughout your studies here with us. Creating a unique relationship with your tutors lets them gauge your skills and talents. They can then help guide you in the best way to approach your studies, tackle your assignments and ultimately pursue your future career.

• Employment focus; our courses are designed and taught with a clear focus on industry and post study employability. We realise many mature students seek out higher education as a gateway into a specific job role or career advancement.

Structuring our courses around this means you’ll be work ready to pursue these avenues when you complete your studies.

These are just some of the ways in which we strive to ensure our mature students thrive with us. To see some of these things first-hand or to talk to our tutors about the best way to achieve your ambitions, visit one of our Open Events.

We understand that it isn’t always possible to solely take time out to study, often our students have to juggle other commitments such as work or family life. Recognising this, we have designed a number of our courses to work alongside you and your life.

• Higher National Certificate/ Diploma Health & Social Care (part-time)

Some of the courses we offer are also ideal if you are already working within industry, but looking to progress your career. Studying one of our courses on day-release will give you the ability to continue to work and achieve that essential qualification.

• Level 4 CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing/ Digital Marketing

OUR FLEXIBLE COURSES • BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice (part-time) • Certificate in Education/ PGCE (part-time) • FD/ BA Children’s Development & Learning (one day per week - full-time)

• Higher National Certificate/ Diploma Engineering (Two Pathways) • Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling • Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Awards • Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT) • Level 5 CMI in Management & Leadership • Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Our higher apprenticeships also allow you to learn while you earn, getting that valuable hands-on learning, while receiving a wage.

• Higher National Certificate/ Diploma Business (part-time) • Higher National Certificate Construction & the Built Environment

Victoria BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice “I chose York College University Centre as it is local, convenient and has fantastic course facilities and offers a course that I am interested in. It’s a time for me where I can concentrate solely on art and although I don’t have any particular career goals at the moment, I anticipate this may change further down the line. I am in currently in year two of my six-year part-time degree and am purely doing it for my own enjoyment.

The workshops offer endless possibilities, and the supportive and accessible teaching staff have a ‘can do’ attitude offering no obstacles. The Learning Resource Centre staff are also extremely helpful. So far, I have found the technological skills most useful and am very much looking forward to figuring out more as I progress throughout the course.”

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studyING while you work

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We’re here to help WE’RE HERE FROM THE BEGINNING With specialist teams that each offer impartial information, advice and guidance on a full range of services including course information, how to enrol, finance and funding, travel and transport and career advice through E Guidance.

YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING Look after you. Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority. We offer termly health and wellbeing events. If you are experiencing any problems, feeling under pressure or finding it hard to cope, we have a free and confidential counselling service that you can access. We also have a team of Mental Health First Aiders on-hand throughout the working day.

MONEY MATTERS Before, during and after your course, the Funding Team is here for you. They will investigate funding options available to help with anything from tuition fee loans and childcare grants to travel costs.

FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY We welcome those of all faiths and none; having a designated room ‘Oasis’ set aside for personal reflection and prayer.

BURSARY

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We’re committed to providing a bursary scheme which all eligible higher education students starting their course in September 2022 can apply to. If you are successful, you will receive a payment of £600 paid in up to two instalments. You could use your bursary to help pay for travel costs or buy essential equipment for your course.

HARDSHIP FUND If you find yourself facing financial difficulty during your studies, you may be eligible to apply to the College Hardship Fund for additional support.

SUPPORT FOR DISABILITIES If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a long-term physical or mental health condition, and are applying for a higher education programme, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance to help with the extra costs you may have. We will also make sure that you have the reasonable adjustments and support in place if you need it to engage fully with your studies.

LIVING IN YORK When most students think of student accommodation they think of halls of residence or living in a shared student house. At York College University Centre we do things a little differently.

Prior to starting your higher education course with us, you ideally should have your living arrangements in place. If you are struggling to find a place, we have a partnership with York St John University who can help. We can also send you a basic list of letting agencies in York or for more general information on accommodation, please email accommodation@yorkcollege.ac.uk

YOUR CAREERS SERVICE Our Careers Service is available to prospective and current students and our qualified Careers Advisers are readily available to help you plan for you future and make informed decisions. From quick questions that we can respond to via email to one-to-one advice to discuss your longer-term career goals, we are here to support you in any way we can.

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A Place That Works for Your Future With courses designed with your future employability in mind and with qualified careers advisers readily available, we are here to help you reach your future career goals. From quick questions that we can respond to via email, to one-to-one advice to discuss your longer-term career goals, we are here to support you in any way we can.

Online employability resources

Careers consultant appointments

Collaborative approach with employers in course design

You will receive professional advice and support from both your tutors and The Careers Service.

The Careers Service is here to enable all students to plan for their future and to make informed decisions.

Our service is free, confidential and supports your individual journey. York College has been recognised for its outstanding careers work, having been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard awarded under licence by Prospects.

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CV help

Practical and hands-on teaching

Applying for further study

Mock interviews and assessments

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TODAY’S SKILLS, TOMORROW’S JOBS

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working with employers Work-related learning is a key part of all our higher education courses. Our academic staff work hard to build strong links with practitioners to ensure that your knowledge and technical abilities are of those that match industry requirements. Most of our staff themselves are industry experienced and will be able to provide you with invaluable advice and guidance.

Some of our courses have dedicated modules specifically aimed at supporting students to

become self-employed, as that is a need of the sector, and many programmes embed various work-related learning activities to ensure you are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for future employment.

The Student Association have spoken highly about the support they get with employability, particularly visits from past students who are now either employed or self-employed.

SIX WAYS SOME OF OUR COURSES HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH EMPLOYERS:

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LIVE PROJECTS

REAL-WORLD ASSIGNMENTS Construction students had a visit from David Kempley (Chartered Land Surveyor) who briefed a ‘Surveying and Setting Out’ assignment. David then supported the students with technical support and assisted on the assessment.

3D Creative Practice Students exhibited at ART&, engaging the general public through drawing machines they had made, through the creation of a collaborative ceramics piece “Big Pot, Little Pot” as well as live sculpture demonstrations and our alumni exhibiting too.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Media Make-up students have previously secured work experience with CBBC, Peaky Blinders set, Dad’s Army set, York Light Opera Company, University of York Media students: Independent films, York Photography Network Group, Mammoth Films, Backstage Makeovers, Dreamtime Creative and York Stage Company.

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GUEST LECTURERS Graphic & Communication Design students welcomed London-based branding and creative design agency DixonBaxi.

DixonBaxi came in to give a talk to the students about projects, the creative industries and their ethos as designers.

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APPRENTICESHIPS TRIPS

Fashion students visited Premier Vision in Paris. This is an international trade fair attracting professionals from across the globe, who receive key information on fashion trends 18 months before the season begins. Students networked with fabric suppliers from across the world and listened to seminars on the key moods that will drive the next season from some leading figures within the industry.

Students stayed in the famous Montmatre ‘Fabric District’ of Paris and bought fabrics for Final Major Project collections.

Our higher apprenticeships are built through partnerships with local and regional employers. We work with the employer to ensure you receive the highest quality industry experience.

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MEET THE TutorS GET TO KNOW A SELECTION OF OUR HIGHER-LEVEL TUTORS EMMA DOBSON FD Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design Emma Dobson was trained at Neil Gorton Studios and has excellent knowledge in the use of fibreglass, polyurethane resins and silicone to produce industrystandard prosthetics. Emma has worked at numerous Scareground productions and has a wealth of experience both inside the classroom, as Course Leader for our FD Media Make-up programme and in the current industry. Emma is always keen to stress the importance of maintaining strong working relationships with individuals across the creative industries to maximise your potential.

IAN WALKER HNC Construction & the Built Environment Ian spent three years on a graduate trainee scheme with a main contractor to secure his BSc degree in Building and Qualified Teaching Status. Following graduation, Ian worked in various job roles, from setting out engineer, to estimator/QS over a twenty-year period, gathering exceptional experience along the way. He went on to spend six years in secondary schools teaching Design and Technology and has over two years’ experience in FE as a tutor on various Level 3 and 4 Construction programmes.

SIMON SMITH

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HNC Creative Media Production - Film Simon has been teaching all aspects of media theory and practice for more than twenty years. Before working in education, Simon worked in print and television journalism and marketing. His interests include the role of new technologies on the media landscape and the impact this has on society, working practices and culture industries. He has run and taught on Media Production, Multi-Media, and Sociology degrees in the past as well as the NCTJ’s Pre-Entry Certificate in Journalism. He is adept with both video and graphic design software.

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Management Chris has been a business lecturer for 10 years and has over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of organisations, including secondary schools and sixth form colleges. He previously worked in shipping, accounting at a pharmaceutical’s distribution company and in the fraud department of a major high street bank.

His main academic interests are micro-economics, ethics and customer experience management. Chris also currently works as the Treasurer of a local co-operative public house in York and is a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

CHARLIE BARNES BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice Charlie has been teaching in further and higher education for the last seven years. She has a wealth of experience teaching and lecturing across art, design and craft and is a practicing artist with a background in sculpture and installation, having exhibited her work both locally and nationally. In creating public event and exhibitions she has gained professional skills in project management, funding bids, curation, and marketing. Charlie promotes a community of learning across the degree and fosters a learnercentred approach to student attainment.

RICHARD HIND FD Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity) Richard has been a tutor of digital technologies at York College since 2002 and prior to that had almost 10 years’ experience in the industry, including roles as Technical Director of PC Science Ltd and Technical Infrastructure Manager of Infobank Software Corporation. He now specialises in Information Security, Computer Architecture, Microcontroller Systems and Project Management, with articles published in the British Computer Society’s “IT Now” journal and “Cybertalk”, published by Software Box Ltd. He is also a “student” member of the Advanced Computer Architecture Group at the University of York. Richard will be leading on: Information Security Concepts, Discrete Maths and Cryptography and Information Security in Practice.

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Getting to uS Our location We’re situated on Sim Balk Lane, just off the A1036 Tadcaster Road in York and the South-West border of the outer ring road. Within easy access of a number of major A roads and motorways including the A64, A19, A1 and M62, we’re in an ideal location for commuting.

By Bus We run a zone system spread over 15 different routes covering large swathes of North Yorkshire. Our subsidised fees can be paid for individually or on a yearly basis.

We offer 15 different College bus routes, serving a number of villages and towns in the area for a subsidised fee. As a higher education student you’ll have access to our full bus service, meaning commuting to and from us is a viable option, which is taken up by many of our students.

Several private providers including First York and Coastliner also stop outside of the College. With passes available from these providers, getting to us by public transport is one of the most convenient ways to travel.

For full details you can check out the latest transport information on our website.

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Further Afield

By Rail York’s central location means it benefits from a number of direct rail links and is easily accessible from anywhere in the country, with almost all major train lines running through the city. The College is roughly two miles from the train station and several bus routes run directly between the two.

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York’s central location means exploring further afield while studying here is easy, with great rail links and easy road access to some of the UK’s most beautiful scenery and vibrant cities.

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OUR COMMUNITY York College University Centre is inclusive of everyone and welcomes students from a range of diverse backgrounds, and at different stages in their lives and careers.

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Our varied higher education provision provides a natural transition for our Level 3 students at College to gain their degree or higher-level qualification whilst remaining in an education institution they are familiar with.

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FURTHER AFIELD Mature STUDENTS Circumstances change, goals alter and we are more aware than ever of the importance of looking after our mental health and doing something we enjoy and feel passionate about.

We are seeing more people assessing their lives and retraining and upskilling in alternative areas, at all ages. Our mixed age classes allow for cross-collaboration and sharing of ideas that can generate a wealth of knowledge and understanding beyond that found in textbooks.

Whilst the majority of our students are from the local area, our flexible learning approaches are also well suited to those who need to commute from further afield. By condensing our timetables where possible, and spreading courses over as few days, this helps to keep travel costs down and allows for a better work/ life balance.

OUR PROMISE Whatever your individual circumstances, we aim to provide a welcome and engaging community for you to enjoy and help develop your educational ambitions and future career goals.

Our support and guidance teams are available throughout the day for you to chat to about any issues or concerns.

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OUR CITY

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YORK, a compact city with a huge range of attractionS and opportunities for you to experience and enjoy

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York’s blend of flourishing city life and quaint individuality makes it the perfect place to either keep, or make your home.

A blend of well established retailers nestle comfortably amongst emerging new business ventures, offering you the perfect opportunity to sample a taste of what this beautiful city has to offer, whatever the weather or time of day.

High street favourites and independent retailers intertwine along the medieval streets, alongside the permanent Shambles Street Food Market that hosts Insta worthy eateries and renowned coffee retailers, catering for all dietary needs.

Grön Kafe, Low Petergate

With a number of stunning locations and green spaces to enjoy, why not head to Museum Gardens, or Rowntree Park to relax with friends, or sit by the river and take in the breath-taking views.

Whatever your hobbies or interests, the City of York has something to offer.

Luxury Ice Cream Company (LICC), Back Swinegate Cliffords Tower

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CELEBRATING YOU Following over 20 years of growth and development of higher education at York College University Centre, we continue to be amazed by the fantastic accomplishments of our students. Inspired by the level of perseverance they continually show, many of our students successfully complete their studies alongside demanding careers and hectic schedules, family commitments and for some, even health issues, not to mention the everyday worries and stresses faced by us all.

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Our annual Graduation Ceremony is the perfect way to celebrate coming to the end of your studies with us and to recognise the hardwork

and commitment you have dedicated over the last few years. All successful completers of any higher education course, whether that is a full honours degree, Higher National Certificate/Diploma, higher apprenticeship or higher professional qualification are invited to graduate, surrounded by friends and family in the beautiful setting of York Minster.

In addition to our prestigious Graduation Ceremony, a number of courses organise end-of-year shows and subject specialist celebrations to enable students to present their Final Major Projects to an audience.

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A showcase of all things CREATIVE, The Creative Show invites friends family and the general public to view and admire outcomes from students across our full creative suite.

THE CONSTRUCTION AWARDS In partnership with York Guild of Building, York College recognises the talents and achievements of our construction students with an annual awards ceremony.

FINAL MAJOR PROJECTS

THE CREATIVE SHOW

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OUR STUDENTS

RECENT GRADUATES And their future plans

We are extremely proud of our HE students, and rightfully so. Many of them have gone on to achieve incredible things or are heading towards a successful career. Here at York College University Centre, it is so important to us that we remain connected with our graduates and keep up-to-date with our current students. We just love sharing their successes with their peers and other prospective students, below we hear about their experiences so far: Charlotte completed the two-year Foundation Degree (FD) Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design before enrolling for her final top up year on the BA (Hons). She hopes to remain at the College after graduating to complete a PGCE, where she will then be qualified to teach others whilst also working in the TV and film industry.

CHARLOTTE

BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design

“I have had a lot of brilliant opportunities doing work experience, attending conventions, and networking with many creatives and professionals.

I aim to enter future trainee programmes, which without this course, I will have been unable to do.

I have done paid work as a hair and makeup artist and have gradually built a large network of industry contacts thanks to the teaching this course has provided me with.

The best thing about the course is 100% the tutors!

Incredibly dedicated, enthusiastic, and all-round amazing tutors. They have not only supported my development and achievements as a make-up artist, but the College also supported me financially with a bursary in the first year which helped me tremendously when I needed it.”

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“I like to use mixed media and focus primarily on ceramics. I have a particular interested in ancient manufacturing techniques which favour sustainable methods, and often employ discarded items as tools for decoration. I have a diagnosis of autism which gives me an unusual vision of the world around me. From an early age I refused to conform to numerical concepts – and relied on my eyes to give a sense of aesthetic. Through my work, I question the traditional boundaries of historic styles and fashions, with the intention of prompting the viewer to say to themselves such things as ‘what if’, ‘why not’ or even ‘that’s impossible because’.”

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Henry has progressed from Level 1, 2 and 3 and is now in his final year of the BA (Hons) 3D Design & Creative Practice course and will be exhibiting at York Open Studios this year.

HENRY

BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice

“At 28 after a few years of working untrained and unskilled, I woke up and had a eureka moment, it was time to re-apply as a mature student. York College University Centre have been excellent along my career path. Being a mature student is not easy, combining raising daughters, working full-time and studying, yet the tutors have accommodated my individual needs as and when needed.

JACK HNC Construction & the Built Environment

Working on a Branding, Identity and Implementation module, students were given a brief to come up with ideas for an advertising campaign for clients’ Airbnb, designed for a specific target audience. Their task was to produce three static poster adverts and one moving image animation, based around research, objectives, and outcomes. The students’ designs were judged

by Publicis Media in London, with each student receiving constructive feedback on their work from the media agency.

Completing an adult plumbing course on an evening soon made me realise that education was not scary or unattainable. I was hooked! I passed my plumbing award and won the Guild of Building bronze medal where I was invited to an awards dinner with the York Mayor and that just made me want more. I managed to secure employment with a local plumbing contractor, passed level 2 & 3 in Plumbing and Heating and gained my gas engineer qualification.

After some moral support from a friend, knowing it would test me after leaving school many years ago with very little in the way of qualifications, I enrolled on the HNC Construction course. When we have support from friends and family and the excellent York College University Centre tutors supporting us along our journey, anything can be achieved! The proof is in the qualifications and my most current job role.

I went from unemployed and on benefits to Construction Site Manager in eight years!”

Second year student Matthew was delighted be announced as the winner of the project, with his prize being further work experience with industry experts Publicis Media.

“It was a great experience. I really enjoyed getting someone from the industry to give me feedback, which allowed me to imagine what my future could be. Talking to Publicis Media helped me to understand the industry more and how it differs from college projects. Everyone’s submissions looked great but I’m happy to have won and I look forward to potentially working with Publicis Media in the future.”

MATTHEW BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design

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Jack has progressed through a range of courses at the College, starting on a level 2 adult evening course and completing his studies with a higherlevel qualification.

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OUR COURSES On the following pages you will find our degree and higher-level course listing for 2022 entry. For full course details and for the latest information, please visit our website, yorkcollege.ac.uk

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CREATIVE STUDIES BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice

48-49

BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed)

50-51

Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production – Film

52-53

BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice*

54-55

BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology

56-57

BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design

58-59

Foundation Degree (FD) Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design

60-61

BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design (Top-up)

62-63

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Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Business

70 - 71

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Management*

72 - 73

Certificate in Education Professional/Postgraduate (PGCE)

74 - 75

Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed)

74 - 75

Foundation Degree (FD) Children’s Development & Learning

76 - 77

BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning (Top-up)

78 - 79

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Health & Social Care

80 - 81

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) International Travel & Tourism Management

82 - 83

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship

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Learning & Skills Teacher (Further Education) Level 5 Apprenticeship

85

Certificate in Education & Training Level 4

86

Internal Quality Assurance Awards Level 4

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Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT) Level 4

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Salon Management VTCT Level 4

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Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

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CMI in Management & Leadership Level 5*

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CMI Operational/Departmental Manager Level 5

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Psychotherapeutic Counselling Level 5*

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TECHNICAL STUDIES Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction & the Built Environment

100 - 101

Foundation Degree (FD) Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity)

102- 103

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Creative Media Production – Game Development

104 - 105

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Engineering (Two Pathways)

106 - 107

Higher Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship

108

Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 Apprenticeship

109

Higher Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Level 4 Apprenticeship

110

Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship

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CREATIVE STUDIES With a reputation for inspiring creative minds, you’ll receive teaching from staff who are experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects.

Overview Our Creative courses allow you to advance your creative potential and imagination while developing the technical skills required to build a successful career in the creative industries.

Led by practitioners in their field, this dynamic department will guide you through your chosen course to enable you to gain practical skills and learn how to apply tools and techniques in order to produce high-quality work.

These courses have been developed in collaboration with employers, universities, colleges and students to deliver programmes that meet the needs of both today’s students and the industry’s future.

facilities Our Creative Department is home to an array of specialist facilities including: a design studio with pattern cutting tables; Apple Mac suites; pattern CAD room with a Gerber system for digital pattern generation; specialised classrooms; machine room with industrial sewing machines and presses; print room; art gallery space; photography studios and a range of workshops for metal, wood, jewellery, ceramic, glass and forge work.

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For the Media Make-up courses there is a newly refurbished, purpose-built prosthetics workshop and hair and make-up studios, with areas for producing portfolios and photographing finished ‘looks’. A collection of human hair lace front wigs that are of industry-standard can also be utilised by these students as part of their course.

Other spaces include designated classrooms and University Centre, alongside access to College-wide facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice

48 - 49

BA (Hons) Accelerated Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed)

50 - 51

Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production – Film

52 - 53

BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice*

54 - 55

BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology

56 - 57

BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design

58 - 59

Foundation Degree (FD) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design

60 - 61

BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design (Top Up)

62 - 63

We’re one of four founding members of Screen Yorkshire’s newly established Connected Campus network. Connected Campus has been devised to give students on film and TV-related courses greater access to industry professionals, to help ensure that Yorkshire is producing the best, most versatile and most industry-ready graduates.

Our Creative Studies students that will benefit from Screen Yorkshire’s global industry links and expertise. The students will participate in a range of practical and industry-focused opportunities and experiences, including a Q&A session with BBC Talent Managers, attending industry training boot camps and special access to events and industry talent, designed to enhance their skills and boost their employment prospects.

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Studying a higher-level qualification will give you the opportunity to enhance and expand your knowledge on a particular subject, along with developing and refining those vital technical skills required for your future career. Higher qualifications are desirable to employers, especially in the current competitive job market, and on average those with higher-level qualifications earn more than non-graduates. Whatever your journey has been up until this point, we’re here to support you to reach your future goals and progress with us.

• BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design [Year 3] • BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed) [Year 2] • Certificate in Education Professional/Postgraduate [PGCE]

LEVEL 05

• BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice [Year 2] • BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology [Year 2] • BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design [Year 2] • FD Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design [Year 2] • BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice [Year 2] • BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed) [Year 1/2] • Certificate in Education [Cert.Ed]

LEVEL 04

• BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice [Year 1] • BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology [Year 1] • BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice [Year 1] • BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design [Year 1] • FD Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design [Year 1] • Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production - Film [Year 1] • BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen (ALRA Endorsed) [Year 1]

LEVEL 03

Courses you may have studied at Level 3 (A Levels, Apprenticeship, Vocational or equivalent): Art and design, graphic design, fashion and clothing, textiles, photography, beauty therapy, hairdressing, media make-up, film studies, media studies, acting, musical theatre, backstage arts or theatre studies etc. Other Level 3 qualifications and experience will be considered on application.

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ba (hons) 3D CREATIVE PRACTICE

I wanted a place that would give me the most freedom with my learning while providing me with numerous resources.

Overview Explore your creativity and refine your technical skills with this practical studio-based course. This degree will allow you to get hands-on and delve into a range of creative practices and techniques, such as textiles, wood and metal work, fine metal and jewellery, ceramics and 3D making. On this course you can choose to specialise in a particular creative practice or sit between disciplines, both of which we encourage and support.

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You will experience new challenges and explore new concepts. Through learning processes and working with a wide range of materials you will develop a broad skill base. You will be helped to apply these to your own projects, which will give you a distinct and professional body of work that

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enables you to become a creative professional in you chosen specialism.

Your studies will be underpinned by historical, cultural, and theoretical research, as well as gaining a working understanding of the implications of making in contemporary contexts. The course tutors have many industry links, and the course offers opportunities to engage in work placements and live projects in collaboration with regional and national organisations including businesses, galleries, and schools. The work of our students is featured in external exhibitions each year, providing graduates with a unique experience; often leading to exciting work opportunities.

The modules are broken down into 3 types:

Studio Practice 1-6:

Contextual Studies1-3:

Professional Development1-3:

Ideas, making and materials; leading you to create your own 3D Design or Creative Practice.

Critical, historical, and theoretical learning that informs your making and thinking.

Industry, business, and professional experience that supports you to direct your own progression.

3 years full-time

September 2022

Course Code: W700 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Contextual Influence

Advanced Professional Development

Experimental 3D Practice Foundations of 3D Practice

Audience Engagement

Introduction to Professional Development

Ideology into Practice

Contextual Integration

Level 6 Dissertation Studio Practice Consolidated Professional Development

COURSE PROGRESSION This course is designed to be diagnostic and responsive to learners’ goals. We aim to help learners realise their professional ambitions as well as artistic ones. This may be helping you to set up your own business or helping you to access a career in the creative industries such as a craftsperson, community art worker, designer in crafts education, curatorship, or administration. We will teach you the skills required to become a professional in your chosen field. Some students go into postgraduate study, but several of our recent students have gone straight into work with local design companies and many of our former students maintain a strong relationship with the department, meaning there are opportunities for work experience and guest speakers.

Career INSPIRATION •

Artist/Designer/Creator

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Craftsperson

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MA Arts Course

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Technician

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Silversmith

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Furniture Designer

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Further Education Tutor

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Ceramicist

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Textile Artist

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Curator/Art Buyer

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ba (hons) acTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN

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ALRA are delighted to partner with York College to use our pioneering approach to actor training and offer advice on integrating traditional and cutting edge techniques for screen and live theatre performance. Within this partnership we hope to widen access to local students interested in ALRA and offer potential pathways into a range of postgraduate courses at ALRA campuses.

-Vice Principal, ALRA

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Overview The BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen is an intensive training course created and developed in close partnership with ALRA. Students will take classes in screen acting throughout the two years alongside specialist classes in a wide-range of acting skills, voice, movement, and dramatic combat.

Students will have regular contact with ALRA staff, alongside the in-house tutors. Students will take

part in work placement blocks within the industry and will appear in several public performances.

The course is accelerated over two years in order to provide maximum value for money and an early entry point into the profession.

September 2022

Course Code: BA45 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

2 years full-time

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Fundemental Acting Technique

Developing Acting Technique

Advanced Acting Technique

Fundemental Voice Technique

Developing Voice Technique

Fundemental Movement Technique

Developing Movement Technique

Advanced Professional Development

Fundemental Professional Development

Developing Professional Development

Recorded Performance

Performance 1

Performance 3

Performance 2

Performance 4

Creating My Own Work

Indudtry Facing Performance Live Theatre Performance

COURSE PROGRESSION Students will be considered for the MA Professional Acting Degree at ALRA. This is a 15-month full-time course where students can build even further on the skills developed here by participating in a theatre production, recording a film and performing in showcases and panels in both London and Manchester.

CAREER INSPIRATION The course aims to prepare students for careers as actors working in the theatre and stage industries.

Modules in audition preparation, professional practice, self-taping and creating show reels will all assist students to make their initial steps into the professional industry. Students are actively encouraged to make industry links whilst on the course. Industry links will be made throughout the course through work placements, guest lecturers and industry-led workshops, participation in a final industry showcase and the production of professional show reels.

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hnc creative media production - film

Studying film production provides you with the technical, creative and business skills needed to work in the film and wider creative industries.

Overview The Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production - Film will provide you with a basic understanding of the key concepts required to embark on a successful career in the creative media production industries. You will develop a core set of practical and technical skills for employment in the TV and Film sector and its related areas such as audio production, marketing and PR and broadcasting, with a clear focus on you as a creative and the role of a producer. Through various encounters, a broad perspective of the industry in the community will be achieved.

This programme will enable you to analyse, discuss and evaluate the theoretical elements whilst participating in practical workshops. You will learn and apply storytelling techniques, framing and the application of sound and light to film and digital media.

If you have an active interest in film and video production and an eagerness to develop your expertise in experimentation and creative development, then this could be the perfect course for you.

1 years full-time

September 2022

Course Code: D2T3 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

MODULES Level 4 Sound for Media Products Specialist Journalism Advanced Editing & Composition Social Media Practice Collaborative Project Personal professional Development Advanced Film Production Studies

COURSE PROGRESSION Successful completion of the HNC Creative Media Production (Film) will allow you to progress onto the second year of our new BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice qualification. This new qualification has a strong focus on industry and will allow you to study the subject of film production in greater detail and with the opportunity to explore your desired specialist areas.

Career INSPIRATION •

Camera Operator

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Film/video Editor

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Location Assistant

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Runner Assistant

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Sound Technician

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Programme Researcher

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Lighting Technician

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Production Assistant

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Freelance digital production, including social media enterprises, vlogging, etc

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ba (hons) FILM PRODUCTION & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE*

NEW COURSE FOR 2022 Overview

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This course is for anyone looking to develop their filmmaking skills and gain experience working as a professional filmmaker and freelance content creator.

The BA (Hons) Film Production & Professional Practice degree is a highly industry-focused study of film production, supporting you to work with live clients throughout your study as well as developing your portfolio, personal brand, and professional

reputation. You will explore specialist technical skills and creative practice with the aim of developing your ability and confidence with filmmaking to become a professional independent filmmaker with the ability to work within a freelance capacity or as part of a larger crew in a professional context.

September 2022

Course Code: F3P6 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

3 years full-time

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Introduction to Production and Job Roles

Client Production 1

Client Production 3

Introduction to Film Studies

Client Production 2

Professional Film Practice

Professional Film Practice

Final Major Project/Dissertation

Screenplay & Production Design Cinematography

Theoretical Perspective in Film

Editing Special Effects & Sound

COURSE PROGRESSION The study of a variety of specialist practices and opportunities for industry experience will allow you to discover your strengths and tailor them to suit your future career goals. Independent filmmaking and freelance content creation will allow you to take charge of your own career and hire out your services to clients with full autonomy. There is a wealth of job roles within the professional film industry including directors, producers, screenwriters, editors, special effects producers and many more specialised career paths.

Career INSPIRATION •

Camera Operator

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Film/Video Editor

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Location Manager

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Runner

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Sound/ Lighting Technician

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Programme Researcher

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Production Coordinator

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Freelance Digital Production

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Marketing

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ba (hons) Fashion Design & Garment TECHNOLOGY

I have enjoyed exploring new aspects of the fashion industry that I didn’t have much knowledge on beforehand.

I have also enjoyed increasing my skills throughout the year.

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Overview Immerse yourself in a range of collaborative projects with industry partners for the opportunity to win real-life competitions that will increase your exposure as a designer in this fast-paced and innovative sector. You will develop strong working links with our other creative degree courses, allowing for cross disciplinary partnership and access to specialist resources within many fields such as ceramics, jewellery, graphics, media make up, photography and media. As a student on this course, you will also be invited to attend external visits, including a residential trip to Paris.

Throughout your studies, regular guest speakers, competitions, and residential visits will act as a valued aspect of the provision, providing you with inspiration for your work and allowing for collaborative projects with industry partners.

Emphasis is placed on encouraging a working atmosphere that is appropriate to the level of study, reflective of standard industry practice.

September 2022

Course Code: 2A5T Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

3 years full-time

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Fashion Presentation

Commercial Viability

Design Research Proposal

Fashion Translation

Product Innovation

Professional Practice

Creative Journal

Negotiated Study

Product Development

Design Collaboration

Preparing for Industry

Major Design Project

WORK EXPERIENCE The Preparing for Industry module encourages students to begin career planning. Students are introduced to professional environments through various means such as live briefs, undertaking external commissions, competition briefs, freelance work, cross-course collaboration of projects and work placement.

COURSE PROGRESSION Some students choose to continue study on to post-graduate courses such as MA’s, specialist short courses or teacher training programmes. Upon completion, most students choose to begin their career within the industry in a variety of roles.

CAREER INSPIRATION • Clothing Designer

• Merchandiser

• Fashion Buyer

• Retail Management

• Garment Technologist

• Fashion/Textiles Teaching

• Pattern Cutter • Machinist

• Bridal Sector

• Quality Assurance • Business Owner • Social Influencer • Stylist

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ba (hons) Graphic & Communication Design

The range of ‘live’ briefs alongside the freedom to create and manage my own projects has been something I have enjoyed.

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Overview The course provides a studio and workshop atmosphere where the skills and disciplines of graphic and communication design, e.g., digital, illustration and printmaking can be fully explored.

This is supported by state-of-the-art teaching facilities including specialised classrooms, workshops, printmaking/bookmaking room, photography studios and Apple Mac suites to ensure you get the finest experience. You will be introduced to the role of the contemporary graphic designer and will develop innovative and original ideas, whilst working with a range of processes and

formats in response to the ever-changing demands of the professional industry.

The course provides you with the skills and disciplines needed to embark into the creative industries with confidence. You can also take part in international design competitions and live projects, as well as listening to talks from visiting practicing designers and artists. The course offers a wideranging and specialist practice: The course structure allows you to balance the relationship between breadth and specialism, giving the designer room for exploration and experimentation.

September 2022

Course Code: W210 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

3 years full-time

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Typography:

Branding:

Research Project

Design Projects

Design Projects

Independent Project

Digital & Photography

Contextual Influences 2

Creative Futures

Contextual Influences 1

Narrative Storytelling

Competition Briefs

Print & Bookmaking Workshops

Professional Practice

COURSE PROGRESSION Some students choose to continue study on to postgraduate courses such as MA’s, specialist short courses or teacher training programmes. Upon completion, most students choose to begin their career within the industry in a variety of roles, for themselves or as part of a design agency.

Career INSPIRATION •

Graphic Designer

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Illustrator

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Web Designer

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Editorial Designer

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Publisher

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Branding Manager

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Advertising Executive

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Brand Designer

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Printmaker / Photographer

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MEDIA MAKE-UP | 60

fd media make-up, special effects & hair design

Completing such a diverse course has really helped broaden my skill-set and prepare me for a career within the media make-up sector! Working alongside Industry Professionals has not only given me great insight into the industry, but their enthusiasm and patience has also helped me express my own creativity, shaping me into the artist that I want to be.

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Overview The role of the make-up artist for film and television will see you create an array of looks, from classic elegance to full body prosthetics and SFX. This course will allow for the development of a number of skills, whilst encouraging students to express their own individual identity and creativity.

This foundation degree puts you at the heart of the media industry. It will equip you with a combination of technical expertise, academic knowledge and transferable skills required by industry. The

programme has been specifically designed for students wanting to develop their skills further in the exciting growth area of TV, film and theatre.

You’ll be working with experts in the fields of hairdressing, special effects make-up, face casting, sculpting, the application of bald caps and prosthetics. This programme has been designed with feedback from industry and teaching professionals to give you an unrivalled learning experience.

2 years full-time

September 2022

Course Code: W452 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Employability Skills

Period Hair and Make-up

Make-up Exploration for Varying Effects

Prosthetic Design and Application

Continuity for Film and Television

Advanced Make-up Artistry Skills

Cutting, Dressing, and Styling Hair for Film and Television Design, Create and Apply Postiche

COURSE PROGRESSION Successful completion of the FD Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design will enable you to enrol on the BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design (Top Up) course to convert your qualification into a full honours’ degree.

Career INSPIRATION On completion of the course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge expected to work as a make-up trainee or make-up artist in film, television, theatre and fashion.

Former students have gone on to work in industry in positions including: •

SFX Artist

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Freelance MUA

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Prosthetics Artist/Technician

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Lecturer in Hair & Beauty

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Art Director

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ba (hons) media make-up, special effects & hair design (TOP UP)

This course has enhanced my ideas, creativity and made me much more confident to go into industry.

The tutors have been amazing, always there to help and support us, and it has been great working alongside other like-minded and friendly students.

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Overview This one year top up will further increase and refine the students make-up, special effects and hair design abilities. Students will acquire the practical skills of make-up and hair design, together with broader academic studies which give a contemporary and historical understanding of the

creative disciplines within the wider perspectives of the media make-up industry. The course will also nurture and develop students research skills, enabling for innovative creative practice to take centre stage whilst gaining valuable analytical skills and critical awareness.

1 year full-time

September 2022

Course Code: W455 Instituion: Y70

Successful completion of a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent level 5 qualification.

MODULES Level 6 Freelance and Industry Management Video Editing and Digital Photography Major Design Project

COURSE PROGRESSION Some students choose to continue study on to postgraduate courses such as MA’s, specialist short courses or teacher training programmes. Upon completion, most students choose to begin their career within the industry in a variety of creative roles.

Career INSPIRATION On completion of the course you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge expected to work as a make-up trainee or make-up artiste in film, television, theatre and fashion.

Former students have gone on to work in industry in positions including: •

SFX Artist

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Freelance MUA

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Prosthetics Artist/Technician

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Lecturer in Hair & Beauty

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Art Director

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PROFESSIONAL

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professional STUDIES Develop your ambitions and experience outstanding industry-led teaching that will prepare you for future opportunities within your chosen professional sector.

Overview Develop your knowledge and skills by studying one of our Professional courses at York College University Centre. These courses will support you to develop and expand your practical training, knowledge and understanding of your chosen subject area, equipping you with the skills required for success and future employment in today’s highly competitive job market.

Work with our dedicated tutors who are available to support you whenever you need it. Our tutors have a wide range of industry experience and have gained significant links and contacts with large national organisations and key public and private sector institutions, giving you exceptional tutor support and the opportunity to gain new networking contacts.

These courses have been developed in collaboration with employers, universities, colleges and students to deliver a programme that meets the needs of both today’s students and the industry’s future.

facilities Spaces include designated classrooms and the University Centre, which is complete with learning zones, group study areas, computers and a relaxation zone, providing an area for higher education students to socialise, relax and eat.

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Students also have access to College-wide facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multifunction printers and helpdesk advice.

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Business

70 - 71

BA (Hons) Business Studies with Management*

72 - 73

Certificate in Education Professional/Postgraduate (PGCE)

74

Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed)

75

Foundation Degree (FD) Children’s Development & Learning

76 - 77

BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning (Top-Up)

78 - 79

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Health & Social Care

80 - 81

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) International Travel & Tourism Management

82 - 83

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship

84

Learning & Skills Teacher (Further Education) Level 5 Apprenticeship

85

Certificate in Education & Training Level 4

86

Internal Quality Assurance Awards Level 4

87

Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT) Level 4

88

Salon Management VTCT Level 4

89

Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

90

CMI Management & Leadership Level 5*

91

CMI Operational/Departmental Manager Level 5

92

Psychotherapeutic Counselling Level 5*

93

* Subject to validation

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Studying a higher-level qualification will give you the opportunity to enhance and expand your knowledge on a particular subject, along with developing and refining those vital technical skills required for your future career. Higher qualifications are desirable to employers, especially in the current competitive job market, and on average those with higher-level qualifications earn more than non-graduates. Whatever your journey has been up until this point, we’re here to support you to reach your future goals and progress with us.

• BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development & Learning [Top Up] [Year 1] • Certificate in Education Professional/Postgraduate [PGCE] • BA (Hons) Business Studies with Management [Year 3]

LEVEL 05

• HND Business • FD Children’s Development & Learning [Year 2] • HND Health & Social Care • HND International Travel & Tourism Management • CMI: Award, Certificate & Diploma Management & Leadership • CMI Operational/ Departmental Manager Apprenticeship • Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling • Certificate in Education [Cert.Ed] • BA (Hons) Business Studies with Management [Year 2]

LEVEL 04

• HNC Business • FD Children’s Development & Learning [Year 1] • HNC Health & Social Care • HNC International Travel & Tourism Management • Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling • Internal Quality Assurance Awards • Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT) • Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship • BA (Hons) Business Studies with Management [Year 1]

LEVEL 03

Courses you may have studied at Level 3 (A Levels, Apprenticeship, Vocational or equivalent): Business, marketing, travel & tourism, childcare & education, health & social care, management & leadership or hospitality etc. Other Level 3 qualifications and experience will be considered on application.

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LEVEL 06

BUSINESS | 70

hnC BUSINESS Validated by Pearson 1 year full-time 2 years full-time

Course Code: B3S4 Instituion: Y70

September 2022

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

Overview This course will equip you with a comprehensive base of key theoretical concepts and practical situations, with a strong focus on career prospects, as well as teaching and learning strategies to develop vital employability skills which will allow you to thrive in professional situations.

Our experienced and highly qualified staff will work with you to ensure that assignments you complete are relevant to sectors and organisations that appeal to you and will aid you in developing knowledge relevant to a career that you are interested in while gaining the skills needed to enter that sector. Whether you are interested in retail buying, employment law, digital marketing, or any other career you can think of, this flexible course will give you opportunities to explore the sector and employers existing within it and prepare yourself for the career you aspire to.

The HNC in Business feeds directly into the HND in Business, allowing you to continue studying in greater detail.

MODULES

CAREER INSPIRATION

Level 4

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Team Leader

• Business and the Business Environment

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HR Coordinator

• Marketing Essentials

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Marketing Assistant

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Customer Service Assistant

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Finance

• Managing a Successful Business Project

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Sales

• Business Law

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Hospitality

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

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Administration

• Human Resource Management • Management and Operations • Management Accounting

Course PROGRESSION

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Successful completion of the HNC Business allows for students to enrol on the HND Business available at York College University Centre to further develop their skills and knowledge in the sector and complete their full qualification.

The timetable has been great; I have been able to fit my course in around my full-time job with minimum disruption.

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hnD BUSINESS Validated by Pearson 1 year full-time 2 years full-time

September 2022

Course Code: B4S5 Instituion: Y70

Successful completion of HNC Business or equivalent level 4 qualification. Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 (or equivalent) also required.

Overview The qualification is suitable for anyone who, having completed the HNC in Business would like to further develop their knowledge of business and management subjects. Students may have completed the HNC Business recently or could have completed it some time ago. Students may be currently employed in any sector so long as they have an interest in how businesses run and have aspirations to progress a career in management or on to further study related to business.

By studying HND Business at York College you will have the opportunity to gain a broad ranging business qualification while gaining information on specific organisations and business sectors relevant to your future career aspirations. Whether you are interested in retail buying, employment law, digital marketing or any other business career you can think of, this flexible course will give you opportunities to explore the sector and employers existing within it and prepare yourself for the career you aspire to.

MODULES Level 5 • Research Project • Organisational Behaviour • Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations • Human Resources Value and Contribution to Organisational Success • Customer Value Management • Tapping into New and Internal Markets • Social Media Practice

Course PROGRESSION Successful completion of the HND Business will enable you to enrol a top up degree programme with us, or at other institutions.

Many professional bodies also recognise the HND for further professional study.

The skills and knowledge gained through studying this course can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the business sector including retail, marketing, finance, sales, hospitality, customer service and administration.

Jobs roles could include: Team Leader, HR Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Event Coordinator, Finance Assistant, Buyer or Manager to name but a few.

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ba (hons) BUSINESS STUDIES WITH MANAGEMENT*

NEW COURSE FOR 2022

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Overview This degree will give you the knowledge, skills and attitudes that you will need if you want to progress in business and to take the next step to build your career in a range of sectors and industries. The programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop employability skills and expand your understanding of contemporary business issues.

You will learn to think strategically and will have an opportunity to develop an entrepreneurial mindset with a global outlook.

This course embraces contemporary approaches to teaching and learning to deliver a flexible programme that can be undertaken on a full time or part time basis. The course delivery supports a range of learning styles and allows you to study in a way that is suitable for you.

The course also includes the opportunity to gain an additional CMI award accredited qualification, which will be included in the BA (Hons) in Business Studies with Management course.

September 2022

Course Code: B1M6 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

Part-time: apply direct via the website

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

MODULES* Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Research and Academic skills

Development of Personal and Professional Skills

Dissertation

Introduction to Contemporary Business and Management Theory Understanding Finance The Market Environment Operations and Events Management Digital Workplace Understanding Global Challenges

Responsible and Ethical Business Practice

Strategic Leadership and Management in Contemporary Organisations

Leading Innovative Organisations

Business Enterprise

Digital Marketing

Professional Practice

Managing the Customer Experience Financial Skills for Business Growth

Business Consultancy

* Modules may change during validation

COURSE PROGRESSION The course progression opportunities are varied from the BA (Hons) course. Further study is possible at Masters level in similar areas. An alternative progression route for prospective teacgers is available via our PGCE programme.

Career INSPIRATION This qualification opens the door to a wide variety of career opportunities. After completing the course, you will be able to work in a number of business function roles such as: •

Finance Assistant

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Marketing Coordinator

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Human resources Coordinator

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Business Consultant

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Events Planner

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Management Accountant Assistant

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CERT.ED/PGCE | 74

cert.ed/pgce

It all started as a dream, a dream for a career switch, a dream that immediately sunk into an ocean of fear, a fear not to succeed. That was without knowing that PGCE at York College was all about “Learning “, not as a product of teaching, but rather as a product of the activity of learners. It’s all about being in the right place with the right people, where individual success is a collective goal, where tutors, mentors and peers are ever present and ready to make your dream come true.

Overview

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Cert.Ed/PGCE courses have a major role in the professional training of teachers and trainers within lifelong learning and by joining the course we feel that you are contributing to the overall professional development of the sector.

These courses are available on an in and pre-service basis, depending on whether you already have teaching hours as an employee, or volunteer in the sector or whether you intend to work in the sector and gain experience through a teaching practice placement.

In-Service refers to teachers employed in the sector without a teaching qualification and to teachers in a voluntary capacity. Professional teaching and/or training experience (teaching practice) is provided by their job role. The course is part-time over two academic years Pre-Service refers to applicants without a recognised teaching qualification or employment in the sector who wish to train to teach. Professional teaching and/or training experience (teaching practice) is provided through a teaching practice placement at a placement institution. The course is full-time over one academic year.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

September 2022

Course Code:2W7H -CERT. ED Course Code: X34X - PGCE Instituion: Y70

Full-time PGCE applicants should apply via UCAS Teacher Training and Cert. Ed applicants via UCAS Undergraduate.

Part-time PGCE and Cert. Ed applicants should apply directly to York College University Centre via the website

MODULES Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher Being a Subject Specialist Teacher Policy and Professional Issues

COURSE PROGRESSION Successful completion of the Cert Ed/PGCE will allow applications on to University Masters courses.

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is a professional status which can be gained by successfully completing a period of professional formation after completing a qualifying certificate at level 5 or above (Initial Teacher Education qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, PGDipE (FE) or other level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) (120 credits) and whilst teaching in further education or other training settings.

It is important to note that QTLS is currently awarded by the Society for Education and Training and not by the University.

Career INSPIRATION •

FE Teacher/Lecturer

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Private Training Provider Tutor

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Manager

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Staff Trainer

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Training Manager

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Validated by The University of Huddersfield

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fd children’s development & learning

The FD has allowed me to go further with my career. I have gone from working as a practitioner to a Deputy Room Leader of a baby room in a nursery in York and absolutely love it! I am now continuing onto the BA (Hons) and hope to work with children who have learning disabilities.

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Overview This course is aimed at practitioners who hold a relevant level 3 qualification and have a minimum of two years vocational experience. It is aimed at those who are wanting to progress into a more supervisory role.

competencies you need to progress in your chosen career. This is a specialist programme aimed at those working or seeking to work in roles associated with children aged 0 – 11 years in educational care settings and primary schools.

Tutors on the Foundation Degree in Children’s Development and Learning will work with you to ensure that you are able to develop the skills and

A satisfactory DBS and two years of relevant childcare experience is also required for entry on this course.

2 years full-time (1 day per week)

Course Code: 4T9B Instituion: Y70

September 2022

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Academic Writing

Children in Society

Legal and Professional Aspects

Health and Well-being

Promoting Inclusive Practice

Leadership and Management

Learning and Development Through Play

Small-scale Research Project

Professional Competence

WORK EXPERIENCE This course has an emphasis on work-based learning and work-related learning, both are fundamental to the programme and learning will be based on real life settings, allowing learners to apply their workbased practical experience.

Course PROGRESSION Successful completion of the FD Children’s Development and Learning will enable you to enrol on the BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development and Learning (Top-up) to convert your qualification into a full honours’ degree.

CAREER INSPIRATION You could gain employment in a more supervisory role within your organisation or elsewhere in a number of roles including: • EYFS Practitioner • Play Therapy Assistant • Teaching Assistant • Family Support Worker • Play Worker • Nursery Assistant

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ba (hons) leading children’s Development & Learning (Top-up)

This course offered me great flexibility over similar courses and provided me with invaluable hands-on experience during my placement.

Contacts that I made during the course have helped set me up to go forward in my career.

Overview

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Building on the knowledge gained from the Foundation Degree, this course will enhance your reflective practice and personal skills and development, enabling you to excel in your career.

The qualification delivers a wide range of knowledge and skills to enable you to gain and maintain employment within the education sector and related sectors. In addition, you will be developing core skills and understanding based on current practice in the education sector, and

the leadership skills required to impact upon environments which support children’s learning and development. The course content will consider the learning and development needs of children from 0 - 11 years of age, and will have an expectation that you will have experience of, and access to work with children within this age range.

1 year full-time (1 day per week)

September 2022

Course Code:X392 Instituion: Y70

Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification

MODULES Level 6 Child Centred Education Leading a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Critical Perspectives in Education Pedagogical Approaches in Childhood Education Research Investigation

Course PROGRESSION On completion you could progress to study an MA in Education or Social Work, or complete a PGCE in teaching to share your knowledge and experience with others, PGCE courses are currently delivered on an evening through York College University Centre, if this route is of interest to you.

CAREER INSPIRATION Completion of this course creates opportunities to work in a variety of positions within the early years and education sector, including in roles such as: • Childcare Manager • Social Worker • Play Therapy Practitioner • EYFS Practitioner • Teaching Assistant • Learning Mentor • Family Support Worker • Room Leader

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hnC Health & social care Validated by Pearson

September 2022

Course Code: HS24 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

1 year full-time

Overview The health and social care sectors are ever growing and developing and employ nearly a quarter of the UK workforce in a range of roles. This course will give students the opportunity to examine the sectors both academically and through placement, giving the learner a solid grounding for further study of roles and responsibilities related to service user care.

You will examine the principles of health and social care practice the principles of health and social care practice, supported with personal and professional values and development which includes substantial work placement within the sector. Along with a range of transferable skills including personal development, research methods and highly regarded ‘soft skills’ such as team working and interpersonal skills, the range of subjects studied will prepare you well for roles within the sector such as senior health care assistants or for further study leading to professions such as nursing, social work and occupational therapy to name but a few.

MODULES Level 4 • Communication in Health and Social Care • Principles of Health and Social Care Practice • H ealth and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace • P ersonal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care • Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care • Safeguarding in Health and Social Care • Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care • Influences on Health and Social Care Organisations

CAREER PROGRESSION

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Successful completion of the HNC Health & Social Care allows for students to enrol on the HND Health & Social Care available at York College University Centre to further develop their skills and knowledge in the sector and complete their full qualification.

CAREER INSPIRATION •

Health Care Assistant

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Rehabilitation Support Worker

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Healthcare/ Social Support Worker

•

Therapy Assistant

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Personal Assistant

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Maternity Support Worker

This course will give students the opportunity to examine the structure and development of the sectors both academically and through placement.

Validated by Pearson

September 2022

1 year full-time

Course Code: H3S5 Instituion: Y70

HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification

Overview The health and social care sectors are ever-changing and are becoming increasingly complex with new challenges and procedures requiring expertise from a stronger and more varied workforce year after year.

Having a higher-level qualification opens up many opportunities for students to develop their potential, both academically and physically through work placements in a range of different roles within the health and social care industry.

The HND in particular generates an in-depth understanding of the demands of employers in the healthcare sector, and cultivates students as professionals in their field, able to self-reflect and offer support and guidance to others in both a professional and caring capacity.

MODULES Level 5 •

Managing Quality in Care Environments

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Innovation and Improvement Through Action Research

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Reflective Approaches

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Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments

CAREER PROGRESSION On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the Health and Social Care sector through: •

Progressing on to a level 6 qualification (equivalent to the final year of university) depending on the modules studied

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Entering employment

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Continuing existing employment

CAREER INSPIRATION •

Senior Healthcare Assistant

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Senior Support Worker

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Senior Rehabilitation Support Worker

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Radiology Assistant/ Imaging Support Worker

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Dietetic Assistant

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Senior Activities Coordinator

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hnC INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT Validated by Pearson 1 year full-time

September 2022

Course Code: T2SM Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

Overview This course offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning modules, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at level 4. Graduates successfully completing the HNC will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts and characteristics of travel and tourism. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies.

They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to travel and tourism, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource.

MODULES Level 4 • The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry • Managing the Customer Experience • Professional Identity and Practice • The Travel and Tourism Business Toolkit • L eadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-set unit) Three further optional units at level 4 from the following: • Managing Conference and Events • Visitor Attraction Management • Tour Operations Management • Corporate Travel Management • Global Tourism Destinations • Work Experience

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• Online Travel Management

CAREER PROGRESSION On successful completion of the Level 4 HNC, students can develop their careers in the travel and tourism sector further by progressing on to the Level 5 HND with us.

Travel and Tourism is one of the largest, most dynamic industries in the world. Tourism’s resilience makes it one of the most interesting and exciting sectors to obtain a management qualification.

Validated by Pearson 1 year full-time

September 2022

Course Code: T7T4 Instituion: Y70

HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification

Overview The course is aimed at those who wish to progress into management within the Travel and Tourism sector and develop as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in travel and tourism and adapt to a constantly changing world. The HND in International Travel and Tourism Management offers pathways designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to degree-level study. Students will develop a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will learn to apply those principles more widely. You will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems and will be able to perform effectively in your chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for managerial employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

MODULES Level 5 There are two core units at level 5, they are as follows: • Research Project (Pearson-set unit) • Tourism Consumer Behaviour and Insight Plus, an additional five optional units which can be selected from the specialist and optional units.

CAREER PROGRESSION On successful completion of this HND, students can develop their careers in the travel and tourism sector through: •

Entering employment

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Continuing existing employment

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Linking with the appropriate Professional Body

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Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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Progressing to university

The skills offered as part of this qualification can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the travel and tourism industry

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Level 4 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Higher Apprenticeship

24 months

September 2022

This apprenticeship will develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours required for a Professional Accountant / Tax Technician. A Professional Accounting/ Tax Technician apprentice will have responsibility for creating, and/or verifying and reviewing accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed, or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices.

Course Themes: • Technical knowledge in accounting/tax • Regulation and compliance • System and processes • Personal tax • Management accounting/budgeting • Accounting systems and controls

Entry Requirements: Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship/qualification, Assistant Accountant qualification or equivalent experience in industry. Candidates must have Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above), ideally as part of five GCSE A-C/9-4 grades or other comparable qualifications. Employers may have their own entry requirements in addition to those specified by York College. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received to complete a Chartered Accountancy/ Taxation qualification, or use towards a relevant undergraduate degree programme.

Higher Apprenticeship

24 months

September 2022

The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship is ‘dual-professional’, having first achieved competence in a vocational or subject specialism and then subsequently trained as a teacher. LSTs teach young people and adults within all parts of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), including: work based/independent training provision; further, adult and higher education; offender-learning; and the voluntary sector. LSTs are responsible for planning and delivering learning that is current, relevant, challenging, and that inspires learners to engage and achieve their full potential.

Course Themes: • Planning for learning • Principles of effective programme design • Principles of effective learning • Principles of individualised (differentiated) learning • Quality Assurance (QA) • Facilitate individualised and group learning

Entry Requirements: Individual employers may set any entry requirements but these may typically include; competence in vocational and/or specialist subject at an appropriate level, confirmation of current vocational/specialist subject knowledge, up-to-date knowledge of workplace practice, a willingness to continue to develop personal ICT skills to a level in-line with the LST role, reference to the Education and Training Foundation’s (2016) Minimum Core Guidance, and any subsequent updates and apprentices without a Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.

Career Progression: With the employer’s approval, the LST could progress onto curriculum/training leadership roles following an adequate period of experience teaching at this level within the sector.

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Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST)

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Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training Validated by NCFE

Delivered over 16 weeks

September 2022

This course has been designed specifically for those currently working in or looking to move into the education and training sectors. Written to enable the further development of skills and aid progression into teaching, the course will help develop practical skills as well as knowledge of working in a variety of contexts. Although the course is classroom based for knowledge, there will also be around 30 hours of practical experience to enable students to further develop and practice their skills.

Entry Requirements: Learners must have GCSE English, plus ICT and Maths at GCSE grade or equivalent grade C/4 If learners do not hold the above then an initial assessment must be taken.

Learners must be able to undertake 30 hours worth of teaching practice during the course. This is the learner’s responsibility to find their own placement

career progression:

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After successful completion of this course, students may look to further expand their skills by choosing further study, such as Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or Level 5 Certificate in Education (bridging course is required). They may also look at going into work, developing their career as a tutor in Lifelong Learning.

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Validated by NCFE

The course length is subject to practical assessment and can be completed within 6 months

September 2022

This practical and applied course is suitable for all experienced workplace assessors who wish to take the next steps into quality assurance. It can be completed in your own place of work as long as entry requirements are met. Throughout the course you will learn more about the quality assurance of qualifications, as well as developing an eye for detail and the training and monitoring of workplace assessors. For those wishing to further their career as an assessor, this course will help with progression routes including that of Internal Quality Assurer.

Entry Requirements: Level 3 Assessor qualification and GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.

Learners must have access to and be able to quality assure at least two assessors in the workplace. It is the learner’s responsibility to find their own assessors.

career progression: On completion of the course students will be able to take their training directly into the workplace, implementing what they’ve learnt or look for Internal Quality Assurer roles within various organisations.

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Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Awards

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Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (AAT) Validated by AAT

Delivered over 18 weeks

September 2022

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) professional level course is a higherlevel accounting qualification. If you successfully complete this qualification and fulfil the AAT’s work experience requirements, you can apply for AAT full membership and achieve professional AAT Accountant status. This flexible course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom.

While studying this qualification you will cover higher accounting tasks including; drafting financial statements, managing budgets and evaluating financial performance, as well as a range of optional specialist units.

Entry Requirements: You must have a sound knowledge of accounting principles to undertake the AAT Level 4 programme. Achievement of an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting is essential.

career progression:

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On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. This internationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification enables those working in accounting or those who are looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the allimportant certification often sought by employers.

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Validated by VTCT

Delivered over 32 weeks

September 2022

This qualification is ideal for existing or aspiring managers who work within the hair and beauty industry that would like to develop their skills to gain a management qualification.

The course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to provide occupational competency as a manager within a salon. Course themes include management of health, safety and security, quality management, sales management, marketing, salon design and salon management. The course is delivered through lectures, one-to-one practical support, group activities, observations and research tasks.

Entry Requirements: Students are required to have studied previously a Level 3 qualification in either Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or Media Make-up. GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or higher is essential and students must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Current employment in a related industry is preferred, but not essential.

career progression: Completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management will enable students to progress into further higher-level study at degree level at a wide range of institutions. Students may also progress into paid employment, accept additional responsibilities in your salon or aspire to promotion.

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Level 4 VTCT DIPLOMA IN SALON MANAGEMENT

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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Validated by Skills and Education Group Awards

2 years

September 2022

Specifically designed for those students who are seeking a route to become professionally qualified counsellors. This qualification is made up of credit rated units developed in association with Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for the health and social care sector. When combined with the ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, it meets the basic training requirement for recognition as a qualified counsellor.

Entry Requirements: You must have a Level 3 ABC Certificate in Counselling or equivalent. You will also take part in an interview with a course tutor.

career progression:

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Those who complete this qualification may progress onto Postgraduate and Post Qualifying courses in counselling studies. Many of our students progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies.

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Validated by CMI

The course length is subject to practical assessment and can be completed within 6 months

Award, Certificate and Diploma, these qualifications are designed for middle managers as well as those aspiring to senior management and Chartered Manager status who want to develop key skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management.

The Level 5 in Management and Leadership gives you all the key skills and competencies you’ll need to become an effective middle manager. Within your studies you will explore areas of personal development; information-based decision making; resource management; meeting stakeholders and equality needs; conducting and managing a project and being a leader.

Entry Requirements: Completion of CMI Level 3 Certificate in Management & Leadership or Coaching & Mentoring. Or alternative Level 3 qualification in leadership and management will be considered.

career progression: A Diploma in Management and Leadership is the benchmark qualification for full CMI membership, taking you another step towards Chartered Manager status. This qualification may enable you to progress in your career.

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CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership

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CMI Level 5 OPERATIONAL /DEPARTMENTAL MANGER Validated by CMI

18 months

September 2022

This qualification is aimed at directors and senior managers who have the responsibility to translate organisational strategy into effective performance, the Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership require the manager to focus on the implementation of their organisational strategy.

In studying this qualification, you will be exploring: Developing performance management strategies; financial management; implementing organisational change strategies; developing a marketing strategy and developing risk management strategies.

Entry Requirements: CMI level 5 Leadership and Management or Management, Coaching & Mentoring or alternative Level 4 or above Leadership and Management and relevant management experience. You should be working at or towards strategic management position.

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A Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership is the benchmark qualification for full CMI membership, taking you another step towards Chartered Manager status. This course may also help you progress to a more senior role.

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Validated by Skills and Education Group Awards

Delivered over 18 weeks

September 2022

This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as self-employed counsellors in independent practice. It also equips learners to take on a senior counselling role in an organisational context where client assessment, referral and routine evaluation are part of the role. This qualification is made up of seven learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. To achieve the qualification, learners must be both internally assessed as Proficient by the tutor in all seven learning outcomes and externally assessed as Proficient by the awarding organisation.

Entry Requirements: You must have obtained the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent.

This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological confusion.

career progression: Progress your counselling career and/or continue your education. Successful learners may progress onto a Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, provided they have acquired at least one year’s part-time post PC-L5 supervised client work. The qualification currently offers routes onto various professional body registers that are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

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Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

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technical STUDIES Study in a College which is part of Yorkshire and Humberside’s Institute of Technology (IoT), specialising in providing higher-level technical education and training.

Overview Our Technical courses will equip you with the skills required for success in future employment in today’s highly competitive job market. The technology sector is seeking practical skills development supported by relevant knowledge and understanding. To help you successfully undertake a role in your chosen subject area, our courses blend active learning with industry-standard skills and professional behaviours.

There is a sector-related emphasis on practical skills development, alongside the expansion of requisite knowledge and understanding that is required to successfully undertake a role in your chosen subject area.

We understand that graduates with skills in cuttingedge technology and smart solutions are sought after by employers who will shape the future.

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Our Technical department includes some of the region’s best teaching facilities, with a Construction Skills Centre which is a purpose-built facility accommodating brickwork, joinery and plastering.

The Centre contains two large workshop spaces, changing facilities, engineering labs, classrooms and IT suites with industry standard software, meeting the needs of your studies as well as those of the industry.

Engineering courses are supported with a superb range of state-of-the-art facilities; Electronics Laboratories, an Advanced Manufacturing Centre (including Siemens PLCs, Pneumatics Training Rigs, Industry 4 Manufacturing Centre, robotic arm), CAM/CNC suite (including 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC Lathe, CNC Mill etc), CAD suites (AutoCAD and Solidworks), in addition to the more traditional mechanical engineering, fabrication and welding workshop.

Our digital technical courses use dedicated teaching rooms, including a virtual reality games room and high specification work stations, including; Unity Game Engine, 3D studio Macs and Blender.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction & the Built Environment

100 - 101

Foundation Degree (FD) Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity)

102 - 103

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Creative Media Production – Game Development

104 - 105

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) Engineering (Two Pathways)

106 - 107

Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship

108

Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 Apprenticeship

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Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Level 4 Apprenticeship

110

Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship

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Studying a higher-level qualification will give you the opportunity to enhance and expand your knowledge on a particular subject, along with developing and refining those vital technical skills required for your future career. Higher qualifications are desirable to employers, especially in the current competitive job market, and on average those with higher-level qualifications earn more than non-graduates. Whatever your journey has been up until this point, we’re here to support you to reach your future goals and progress with us.

LEVEL 05

• Certificate in Education Professional/Postgraduate (PGCE)

• FD Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity) [Year 2] • HND Creative Media Production – Game Development • HND Engineering (Two Pathways) • Certificate in Education (Cert.Ed)

LEVEL 04

• HNC Construction & the Built Environment • FD Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity) [Year 1] • HNC Creative Media Production – Game Development • HNC Engineering (Two Pathways) • Software Developer Apprenticeship • Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship • Higher Engineering (Electrical) Apprenticeship • Higher Engineering (Mechanical) Apprenticeship • Higher Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship

LEVEL 03

Courses you may have studied at Level 3 (A Levels, Apprenticeship, Vocational or equivalent): Digital technologies, computing, electrical installation, plumbing, engineering & technology, construction, software developer or stonemasonry etc. Other Level 3 qualifications and experience will be considered on application.

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hnc construction & The Built Environment

The course provides a great opportunity for networking alongside other industry professionals. Many students have gone on to complete honours degrees and join industry professional bodies.

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Overview This course is a two-year, part-time day release course for people employed in the construction industry. It is also appropriate for people with a more varied profile of achievement such as those with extensive work experience or those with a range of qualifications that are related to their work sector.

The units comprising the qualification are designed to meet the skill needs of the sector and the specialist units allow coverage of the full range of employment within the sector. We make use of the choice of units available to ensure they meet the skills needs of employers and students.

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September 2022

2 years part-time

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Construction Technology

Legal and Statutory Responsibilities

Science & Materials

Surveying, Measuring & Setting Out

Construction Practice Management

Principles of Refurbishment

Construction Information (Drawing

Individual Project

Detailing & Specification)

CAREER PROGRESSION The course has been developed with career progression and professional body recognition in mind. The following is an indication of relevant professional bodies, all of whom recognise the BTEC Higher National Diploma Construction & the Built Environment and its module structure, as qualifications that contribute towards their requirements and meet the requirements of the: • E ngineering Council (UK) – Standards for Professional Engineering Competence: • Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) • C hartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) • Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE).

Career INSPIRATION Successful completion of the HNC gives access to a range of undergraduate degrees in the world of the built environment or can offer the opportunity of a technician or management role within the construction industry. Students have progressed to become: • Architects • Engineers • Surveyors • Construction Managers

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Validated by Pearson

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fd digital technologies (cybersecurity)

My tutor has been exceptionally supportive and I have improved my technical knowledge and time management skills immensely.

Overview

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Cybersecurity, in a nutshell, encompasses the technologies, processes and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from cyberattacks and unauthorised exploitation. Good cybersecurity involves not only managing the technologies, but the people and the business processes involved with today’s increasingly on-line world of business and commerce.

The course will provide an overview of computing and information security principles to support business needs using current, industry standard technologies and approaches, with a strong focus on problem solving and the application of digital

technologies supported by the underpinning theory to address the needs of the business enterprise in the 21st century.

It will develop higher-level technical and analytical skills in the vocational area of digital technologies which can be applied to a wide range of career routes including information security management, systems and network administration, database administration, web development and programming; Along with a range of transferable skills including personal development, research methods and highly regarded ‘soft skills’ such as team working and interpersonal skills.

2 years full-time

September 2022

Course Code: D5T7 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

MODULES Level 4

Level 5

Introduction to Programming

Information Security in Practice

Computer Hardware Fundamentals

Individual Research Proposal

Information Security Concepts

Building a Secure Database

Database Design Principles

Website Security Technologies

Discrete Maths and Cryptography

Secure Networking Practices

Professionalism in the Digital Sector

Developing Secure Applications

The course will cover fundamentals of computer hardware, networking, and software systems to the organisational and legal aspects of managing information security, with practical, hands-on experience via our custom designed Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Career progression Successful completion of the FD Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity) will enable you to continue your development in employment or may enable you to progress onto a one-year BSc (Hons) top-up degree to convert your existing qualification into a full honours’ degree (providing relevant modules have been studied).

Alternatively, graduates who move directly into work could later progress onto professional qualification such as CompTIA Security+, BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) or GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) certification.

CAREER INSPIRATION • Cybersecurity Architect/Analyst • Technical Delivery Manager (Cybersecurity) • Network Penetration Tester • Cybersecurity Manager/Consultant • IT Auditor (security) • IT Project Manager • Database Administrator • Java / C# Developer • Web Developer

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Validated by The Open University

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hnc creative media production - game development Validated by Perason 1 year full-time

September 2022

Course Code: P3R6 Instituion: Y70

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered

Overview The HNC in Creative Media – Game Development will help you develop the relevant skills and understanding required for progression into further qualifications and the games industry, covering topics such as research and design and the creation of graphics, animation and 3D games engines. The programme has been designed for students who are keen to develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the computer games development sector.

MODULES Level 4 •

Individual Project

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Creative Media Industry

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Professional Practice

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3D Modelling

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Game Development Practices

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Games in Context

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Game Design

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Principles of Animation

CAREER PROGRESSION

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Successful completion of the HNC Creative Media Production-Game Development will enable you to enrol on the HND Creative Media Production - Game Development course.

With the knowledge, skills and behaviours in addition to a produced portfolio of evidence it is expected students may gain entry into entry level roles within a range of creative media disciplines.

Now worth an estimated £3.86billion, the UK’s gaming industry is a resounding success.

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Validated by Perason 1 year full-time

Course Code:P3S8 Instituion: Y70

September 2022

HNC or equivalent relevant level 4 qualification

Overview This course will help further develop the skills, individual experiences and practical understanding necessary to achieve a successful career in the game development industry. You will study in an environment where emphasis is placed on employability and work-related knowledge, allowing you to gain insight into what life is really like in the industry and how you can apply your understanding in to the workplace.

MODULES

CAREER INSPIRATION

Level 5

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Animator

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Collaborative Project

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Games Developer

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Personal Professional Development

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Advanced Game Development Studies

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Graphic Designer

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Mobile Game Development

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Illustrator

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Advanced Animation

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Web Designer

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Advanced 3D Modelling

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Multimedia Specialist

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Narrative

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Computer Graphics Artist

CAREER PROGRESSION On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the creative media sector through: •

Entering employment

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Continuing existing employment

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Linking with the appropriate Professional Body

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Linking with the appropriate certificates

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Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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Progressing to university

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hnc ENGINEERING (TWO PATHWAYS) Validated by Perason 1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Course Code: H6Y8 Instituion: Y70

September 2022

32 UCAS points. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered. Part-time: apply direct via College website

Overview This course has two specialist pathways available: •

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Multi-skill General Engineering)

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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

The mandatory elements of the course provide students and higher apprentices with core engineering knowledge, skills and techniques which all engineers require, irrespective of current or future specialism; such as engineering maths & science and project design & management. Specialist units have been selected to reflect regional engineering & manufacturing employer skills requirements (as much as possible), whether following the ‘general pathway or the ‘electrical electronic’ pathway.

MODULES

CAREER INSPIRATION

Level 4 (General)

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Production & Manufacture Engineer

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Engineering Design

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Mechanical Engineer

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Managing a Professional Engineering Project

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Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer

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Engineering Maths

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Engineering Science

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Operations Engineer

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Field Service Engineer

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CAD Technician

Level 4 (Multi-skill Pathway) •

Instrumentation and Control Systems

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Automation, PLCs, Robotics

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Electrical Electronic principles

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Mechanical Principles

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Level 4 (Electrical & Electronic) •

Instrumentation and Control Systems

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Automation, PLCs, Robotics

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Electrical Electronic principles

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Digital Principles

CAREER PROGRESSION On successful completion of the HNC you will have the opportunity to progress onto the HND in Engineering, we currently offer this top-up at York College University Centre.

This HNC/D has opened up opportunities for many students; it gives you a broad appreciation and understanding.

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hnD ENGINEERING (TWO PATHWAYS) Validated by Perason 1 year full-time 2 years part-time

September 2022

Course Code: H6G6 Instituion: Y70

HNC or equivalent relevant Level 4 qualification

Overview This course is aimed at students who have completed the HNC who wish to progress to the next level of study whilst still working in the engineering sector. After the completion of our HND, a significant number of students will then go on to a part-time ‘top up’ degree.

MODULES

CAREER INSPIRATION

Level 5 (General)

On successful completion of the HND in Engineering progression is common onto a part time or full-time ‘top up’ degree across the full range of engineering disciplines; General Engineering, Production & Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Operations etc. It is also possible to progress onto a combined engineering & management degree.

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Research Project

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Professional Engineering Management

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Further Mathematics

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Lean Manufacturing

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Further Control Systems Engineering

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Advanced Mechanical Principles

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Industrial Services

Level 5 (Electrical & Electronic) •

Industrial Power and Electronic Storage

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Industrial Systems

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Further Control Systems Engineering

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Further Electrical & Electronic Principles

Holders of a Pearson Higher National in Engineering also meet the academic requirements for the Engineering Council Engineering Technician Standard (EngTech).

CAREER PROGRESSION The course is designed to support progression into relevant engineering occupational areas and/ or carry onto degree-level study. Both pathways are linked to professional body standards, and can provide progression towards professional status or/and entry. This course will develop relevant engineering knowledge and skills to support career progression and enhance effective contribution in the work place, applying the principles and practices learnt more widely.

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Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Higher Apprenticeship

Delivered over 36 months

September 2022

This Level 4 apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to move into a more senior role as a Site Supervisor or similar job roles such as Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Supervisor, Construction Site Supervisor. Within smaller construction companies, the roles might include Site Manager. This apprenticeship is delivered on a day-release basis, with one day in College during term time and the remaining time with your employer. On completion of the apprenticeship you will also receive a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction & the Built Environment.

Course Themes: • Supervision of specialist contractors • The control of health and safety standards on construction projects • Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project • The minimisation of the environmental impact • Control of quality of work • Monitoring of costs on a construction project

Entry Requirements: You will be required to have GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or have achieved Functional Skills in these subjects at Level 2. To start the course you must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Career Progression:

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This apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours typically required to achieve Technician status or the equivalent with the industry’s recognised professional bodies. Successful completion of this apprenticeship will enable progression on to higherlevel qualifications.

Higher Apprenticeship

Delivered over 24 months

September 2022

The primary role of a Cyber Security Technologist is to apply an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls, measures and mitigations to protect organisations systems and people. This apprenticeship is ideal for those focused on the technical side, the apprenticeship will concentrate on areas such as security design and architecture, security testing, investigations and response. Students will develop and apply practical knowledge of information security to deliver solutions that fulfil an organisation’s requirements.

Course Themes: • Cybersecurity • Network and digital communication theory • Security case development and design good practice • Security technology building blocks • Employment of cryptography

Entry Requirements: Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A Levels, a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship, or other relevant qualifications, relevant experience and/ or an aptitude test with a focus on Functional Maths. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received towards a relevant undergraduate degree programme. This apprenticeship is recognised for entry to both Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) and British Computer Society (BCS) Associate Membership and for entry onto the Register of IT Technicians confirming SFIA Level 3 professional competence.

Those completing the apprenticeship are eligible to apply for registration.

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Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist

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Level 4 Engineering (Electrical/mechanical) Higher Apprenticeship

Delivered over 48 months

September 2022

This Apprenticeship is designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sectors with high-grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification. This will facilitate progression onto Level 5 and 6 qualifications and enable the student to work towards “Incorporated Engineer” status.

Apprentices are to be employed in blue chip companies that need higher-level training and progression.

Course Themes: • Performing engineering operations • Research • New product development and introduction • Engineering and manufacture • Council for administration • Design • Business improvement techniques

Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or above, GCSE English grade C/4 or above and a Science or technical subject at GCSE grade C/4 or above. You should also have achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or relevant A Level subjects such as Maths, Physics and Engineering, or have relevant industry experience. You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received towards a Higher National Diploma or relevant undergraduate degree programme. This apprenticeship is recognised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Higher Apprenticeship

Delivered over 24 months

September 2022

This Level 4 apprenticeship is suitable for those looking to build and test simple, high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers. A developer will typically be working as part of a larger team, in which they will have responsibility for some of the straightforward elements of the overall project. The developer will need to be able to interpret design documentation and specifications. The customer requirements will typically be defined and agreed by more experienced or specialist members of the team, such as a business analyst or technical architect.

Course Themes: • Software development and test code • Write quality code with sound syntax • Develop effective user interfaces • Software languages, algorithms, logic and data structures • Respond to business issues related to software development

Entry Requirements: Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include five GCSEs, (English, Maths and a Science or Technology subject); a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship; other relevant qualifications and experience; or an aptitude test with a focus on IT skills.

You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Career Progression: On completion of the apprenticeship, students may continue and progress in employment or use credits received towards a relevant undergraduate degree programme. This apprenticeship is recognised for entry onto the register of IT Technicians confirming SFIA Level 3 professional competence.

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Level 4 Software Developer

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Entry requirements Each course has its own unique entry requirements, which can be found on the course pages in this prospectus or on our website. If you can’t see your prior qualifications listed please get in touch with us to discuss your options, as you may still be able to take up study with us or we may have another route available to help you reach your desired destination.

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We encourage applications from mature or returning students, and with this in mind, applicants who have relevant skills and experience will still be considered, even if they do not hold the traditional entry requirements. You will be expected to demonstrate this through your personal statement and application.

Access to Higher Education Diploma York College is committed to ensuring individuals can follow their educational path, regardless of their background. We appreciate career changes, re-training or accessing higher education is an ambition many share for a plethora of different reasons. We also understand jumping straight into

a degree to pursue these ambitions may not always be possible.

We offer six Access to Higher Education Diplomas; these courses are level 3 and equivalent to three A Levels and are studied over a full year. These are designed to give those who do not have relevant experience or qualifications a route to study a degree of their choosing. Our six diplomas cover: art and design, education professions, health science professions, humanities, social work, medicine, policing and science. If studied, these diplomas enable students to go onto study an incredibly wide range of subjects within their respective fields. Every year, as well as students choosing to take up a degree with us, we also see Access to Higher Education Diploma students progress onto a number of top universities to study a wide field of subjects.

If you’re unsure if you have the relevant skills, experience or qualifications to take on a degree at York College University Centre, an Access course may be the right route for you. Full details can be found on our website.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity. We want to create an environment in which people treat each other with mutual respect, regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, trade union activity or unrelated criminal convictions.

Our Commitment to Academic Support We will provide academic skills coaching that can support the continuation and attainment of all students and be easily accessed throughout the day in the University Centre. We will run small group workshops and 1-1 support for all students to meet individual needs.

Our Financial Commitment York College is committed to providing a Bursary Scheme which all eligible higher education students starting their course in September 2022 can apply to. If you are successful, you will receive a payment of £600 to help with the initial costs of settling into your programme.

There is a commitment from York College to provide a £600 bursary for all eligible higher education students. The Higher Education Bursary is split into nine separate bursaries: •

Care leavers

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Student carer

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Financial assistance

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Estranged young people

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Students from gypsy and Traveller Communities

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Refugees

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Carers

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Students living in a household under £25,000

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Students with mental health problems

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Specific learning difficulties and/or an autism spectrum disorder such as Asperger Syndrome

We also offer a Hardship Fund that provides additional emergency funding on a case-by-case basis. Support is prioritised to students who are having issues with their student loans.

The purpose of the Higher Education Bursary is to: • Help students overcome financial barriers in order to access higher education.

• Support and retain.

• Promote a positive attitude to learning.

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your next steps Taking your next steps to apply to your chosen course can feel like a daunting experience. Here are some steps you could take to help reach your goal along with key application dates.

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September 2021 – applications open on UCAS for 2022 entry.

Complete and submit your UCAS application.

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Come and meet us – attend an Open Event.

January 2022 – official UCAS deadline – UCAS ‘Extra’ launches.

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Register online with UCAS Apply.

Keep an eye out for Student Finance opening for applications, apply as soon as you can.

September 2021 - start your course.

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May 2022 - receive and confirm your offer.

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August 2022 ‘clearing’ opens for late applications.

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01. Come and meet us at an Open Event 02. Apply for your chosen part-time course via the College website 03. Apply for Student Finance 04. Confirm your offer with the College 05. September 2022 - start your course

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Check our website for the full information and start dates for your chosen course.

Pay for your course or apply for funding.

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Come and meet us and discuss your options while seeing our facilities at an Open Event.

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Apply for the course you want to study through our website, you will then either be invited to enrol or attend an interview.

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If you are successful at interview you will then be given a start date for your apprenticeship.

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Come and meet us - attend an Open Event to find out more about how our apprenticeships run and see the facilities.

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Email your CV to businesspartnerships @yorkcollege. ac.uk stating what apprenticeships you are interested in. We will then send you the vacancies available.

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Use www.apprenticeship. service.gov.uk or visit www.yorkcollege. ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the latest higher apprenticeships available.

Apply through this service.

Apprenticeships are a job with training, an application and interview process with the employer and College will be required.

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Are you ready to make you application? There are a number of different ways to apply to your course, depending on your chosen pathway.

FULL-TIME COURSES To apply to a full-time honours degree, foundation degree, Higher National Certificate or Diploma course, you must register and apply through UCAS. Each course has a unique UCAS code (these are listed on the courses pages in this prospectus or on our website), use this code to apply for the correct course. If you do not have internet access, contact UCAS on 0371 468 0 468 for details of regional application centres.

PART-TIME COURSES If you wish to study a part-time honours degree, foundation degree, Higher National Certificate or Diploma or higher professional qualification, you can apply directly through our website via the ‘Apply’ page.

TEACHER TRAINING To apply for a full-time teacher training qualification, PGCE, please apply via UCAS Teacher Training, for Cert.Ed, please apply via UCAS Undergraduate.

Part-time applications for all courses can be made directly to York College University Centre, either online via the course page or through a downloadable application form or via the College InfoZone.

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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS To apply for a higher apprenticeship, visit the Government apprenticeship vacancy website www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk to find an apprenticeship vacancy to apply to, if you do not see a suitable vacancy available, you can email your CV to businesspartnerships@yorkcollege. ac.uk stating what apprenticeships you are interested in, they will then send you any vacancies available when they come up. Alternatively, you

may already be employed in a relevant business with an employer who is able to offer you the apprenticeship, if this is you, please apply directly to the College via our ‘Apply’ page.

INTERVIEWS, PORTFOLIOS & AUDITIONS On receipt of your application, you may be invited to an interview. This is your opportunity to meet with a tutor and ask any questions you might have, before deciding whether this is the right course for you. You might also be asked to provide a portfolio of work as part of your application or attend auditions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All of the University Centre courses have individual entry requirements, these can be found on the specific course pages. If you can’t see your prior qualifications listed, please get in touch with us to discuss your options. We also readily accept applicants who have relevant skills and experience but do not hold the standard minimum entry requirement. Non-standard entry applicants will be required to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter the course through their personal statement.

Applicants who have studied an Access to Higher Education Diploma should calculate tariff points using the UCAS tariff calculator.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS IELTS score is required for international students whose first language is not English. 6.0 with no component less than 5.5. There is further information available for international students on our website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

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UCAS Tariffs Extended A AS A Level Project Level Level Double Qualification Award

Tariff Points

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Tariff points are allocated to level 3 qualifications generally studied between the ages of 16 and 18.

At York College, we use tariff points to indicate the entry level of our courses, so you will need to know how many points your qualifications are worth.

Above is a table of some popular qualifications and their equivalent tariff points.

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Remember, students with relevant skills and experience will also be considered for many of our courses. If in doubt, please contact us.

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Funding your studies Your fees and living expenses Studying a qualification is a significant investment in your future. We understand the importance of ensuring you are making a sound financial decision and are committed to supporting you during your time with us.

We recognise that studying for any qualification can be a demanding time and there are lots of decisions to be made. We offer dedicated support to help you pay your fees, settle into College life, concentrate on your studies, and achieve the best grades possible.

On the following pages you will find all information regarding funding your degree or higher-level qualification, from tuition fees to other support available.

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Our fees are £7,200 for a full-time course and between £5750 - £7,200 for a Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/D) programmes. For specific HNC/D course costs please contact us on 01904 770770 or email info@yorkcollege.ac.uk.

Paying your fees Tuition fees go towards the cost of your course and allow the College to provide the resources, staff contact and support you need and deserve. Fees are for the academic year 2022/23 unless otherwise stated.

To study a higher education course at York College University Centre you will need to fund your tuition fees and your living expenses.

Your tuition fees can be paid in the following ways: •

In full at the start of the academic year

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In instalments by TouchTone payment system

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Employer/ sponsor payment

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By applying for a student loan

Please contact the York College Finance Department for more details of the payment options available to you, email finance@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770495.

Applying for a loan Many students choose to take out a student loan to help with meeting the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. The funding you are specifically

If you choose to take out a tuition fee loan, you will not have to pay any upfront fees. Student Finance will pay the tuition fee on your behalf directly to the College.

Students normally residing in England should apply to Student Finance England.

Students from outside of England (Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) should apply for funding directly from the student finance provider of their home country. On the Government website you can find more details and for links to the loan provider for your country. [www.gov.uk/studentfinance] Once you have applied for a student loan, Student Finance will send you a financial notification letter to confirm your funding. You may apply, if you wish, for a partial tuition fee loan and in this case, your financial notification letter will tell you how much you will need to pay to the College.

Loan repayments are currently based on how much you earn after you leave your course. Please refer to www.gov.co.uk for latest repayment thresholds. As a guide, most students will not make any repayments until their income exceeds £26,568.

PAYING TUITION FEES If you do not have a tuition fee loan or are ineligible for one, you will be required to pay your tuition fees in accordance with the payment terms of the College. Your fees can be paid by TouchTone payment system, cash, or credit/debit card and you can pay: In person at the Finance Desk (8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday) By calling 01904 770495 to pay by credit or debit card (08.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday) by using our TouchTone payment system

Additional Costs Some of our courses involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees. You can find this information on the individual course pages on our website. Additional costs are also outlined in the pre-contractual information that you will be sent before enrolling onto your course.

BURSARY We’re committed to providing a bursary scheme which all eligible higher education students starting their course in September 2022 can apply to. If you are successful, you will receive a payment of £600 to help with the initial costs of settling into your programme.

The purpose of the Higher Education Bursary is to: •

Help students overcome financial barriers in order to access higher education

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entitled to will depend on whether you are a full or part-time student; if you have previously studied at a higher education level; which country you have been living in and when you start your course.

Additional funding is also available for students who have a disability and those who have children or other dependents.

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Support and retain our learners

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Promote a positive attitude to learning

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Students who receive the bursary may use it to help pay for travel costs or buy essential equipment for your course.

The Higher Education Bursary is split into nine separate bursaries: •

Care leavers

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Student carer

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Financial assistance

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Estranged young people

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Students from gypsy and Traveller Communities

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Refugees

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Carers

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Household income under £25,000

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Students with mental health problems, specific learning difficulties and/or an autism spectrum disorder such as Asperger Syndrome

Eligibility for the Care Leaver and Student Carer bursaries is not based on your household income, but you will need to provide evidence of your situation. The Financial Assistance Bursary will normally be assessed alongside your application to Student Finance England and you will not need to complete an additional form.

HARDSHIP FUND If you find yourself facing financial difficulty during your course, you may be able to apply to the College for additional support. Please contact the Funding Team if you would like more information.

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Some students are eligible for benefits throughout their studies, though for some benefits, the amount you receive will be affected by at least some of your student income. Please contact Citizen’s Advice if you are not sure of your entitlement.

If you are in receipt of, or will be applying for, universal credit, we recommend that you contact Student Finance England and request a breakdown of your student finance award for benefit purposes to send to the DWP and check your payments thoroughly to ensure that they are correct.

COUNCIL TAX Full-time students are usually exempt from council tax. If you are not sure whether your course is classed as full or part-time, please contact us. If you live in York, you will need to register for council tax exemption online at www.york.gov.uk. If you live elsewhere, you can request a council tax exemption certificate from the College.

You can contact the Funding Team directly, either in person by coming into the College, or by calling 01904 770443 or emailing funding@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Higher Professional Qualifications Do you have fees to pay?

For our professional qualifications the fee you pay depends on a number of criteria, for example: your age, previous studies, the level of the course and whether the course is full or part-time.

Some students may be eligible for funding from the government, so we recommend that you undertake a personal assessment with one of our expert advisors to establish your position. For your own assessment contact the College on info@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770770.

Fee payers To study a higher professional course at York College you will need to fund your tuition fees.

Full-time students may also need to fund their living expenses.

Your tuition fees can be paid in the following ways: • In full at the start of the academic year • In instalments by TouchTone payment system • Employer/sponsor payment • By applying for an Advanced Learner Loan (students aged 19 and over on a level 3 course of certificate level or above) Please contact the Finance Team for more details of the payment options available to you on finance@ yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770495.

Many students choose to take out an Advanced Learner Loan to help with meeting the cost of tuition fees. Unfortunately, maintenance loans are not currently available to cover living expenses.

Your eligibility for an Advanced Learner Loan depends on your age, the course you intend to study and your nationality/ residency status. More details are available at www.gov.uk/advancedlearner-loan/eligibility • Students normally residing in England should apply to Student Finance England • Students normally residing outside of England should seek funding advice directly from the student finance provider of their home country For more details and for links to the loan provider for your country please visit www.gov.uk/advancedlearner-loan Loan repayments are currently based on how much you earn after you leave your course. Please refer to www.gov.co.uk for latest repayment thresholds. As a guide, most students will not make any repayments until their income exceeds £26,575.

Additional Costs Some of our courses involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees. To make sure that you budget accurately please visit our website.

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Fees for students studying higher apprenticeships at York College are dependent on the status of their employer. Any fee that may be due will be paid by your employer. Please ask your employer to contact the Business Partnerships Team for a personal assessment. Email businesspartnerships@ yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770368 (option1).

USEFUL CONTACTS Finance Team Our Finance Team deals with all payments and loan queries.

01904 770495 Finance@yorkcollege.ac.uk Funding Team Our Funding Team deal with applications for loans, bursaries, or assessment for fee remission.

01904 770443 funding@yorkcollege.ac.uk.

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our partners

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and quality of information about our learning opportunities all met UK expectations. The Higher Education Review identified a number of examples of good practice including:

Following our QAA Review in April 2014, York College was praised for the quality of learning opportunities and, in this area, the College was regarded as exceeding UK expectations. The reviewers also noted that our academic standards, enhancement of our student learning opportunities

• The variety of ways the College enables students to develop their professional potential• Our effective use of professional learning communities • The comprehensive support for tutors and students in creating and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of employers

YORK COLLEGE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY STATEMENT York College is committed to equality of opportunity. The aim is to create an environment in which people treat each other with mutual respect, regardless of: age; disability; family responsibility; marital status; race; colour; ethnicity; nationality; religion or belief; gender; gender identity; transgender; sexual orientation; trade union activity or unrelated criminal convictions.

YORK COLLEGE DISABILITY STATEMENT The College is committed to equality for all and widening participation for disabled students and ensuring that all students have access to a high quality learning experience.

To help us achieve this, please make sure that you let us know what you need so we can make reasonable adjustments to help you succeed. If you have any queries regarding learning support at York College please email: Learningsupport@yorkcollege.ac.uk.

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS).The OfS is the new independent regulator for higher education in England and all higher education providers need to register with the OfS for their students to be eligible for student support in the 2022-23 academic year.

DISCLAIMER Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this prospectus.

However, York College cannot accept any responsibility for the consequences of any error or omissions in its content. This prospectus is for the general guidance entering York College in September 2022 and does not form part of any contract. Our terms and conditions, which are binding on all students, can be found on our website.

We hope to provide the programmes, opportunities and facilities described but for the most up-to-date information please visit our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk. If, in the opinion of the College authorities, circumstances necessitating a change in the course provision occur, an advertised course may be changed or the content of any course may be modified.

All career progression routes are for illustrative purposes only to give an indication of the possible career paths a student could take.

This prospectus is for students applying to join us in September 2022 and was correct at the time of going to press – Aug 2021.

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