specialist degrees in the south-west 2021 animal management and equine science arts and media construction and engineering business school this is digital academy emergency services health and social care horticulture land use marine and natural about environment science sports and outdoor teaching and education you tourism and events Contents welcome to our Agriculture 22 explore the Animal Management 24 undergraduate Arts & Media 4 2021 Cornwall Business School 12 difference guide for Construction & Engineering 8 Digital Academy 14 Study for your degree full-time or part-time at one of our Education 34 campuses across Cornwall and Devon and live your best Emergency Services 16 study for life. We have the widest choice of degree programmes in Equine Science 26 the South West with subjects ranging from agriculture and Games Design 6 business to teaching and zoology. a degree Health & Social Care 18 Horticulture 20 This guide has been designed to give you a bitesize look at what we have to offer, we hope it will inspire you and show Marine 28 at college Science 30 you opportunities you may not have considered before. Sport 32 gain skills for employment Superyachts 10 Teaching 36 benefit from smaller class sizes Tourism & Events 38

Campus Life 40 £8,600* pay lower tuition fees from per year A flexible unique way to study 46 A-Z Index 47 receive one-to-one tuition time

*Tuition fee cost for 2020 entry, fees for 2021 are subject to review www.cornwall.ac.uk 3 Degree programmes Art & Design Practice available in this area: BA (Hons) f inal year & Foundation Degree - FdA Art & Design Practice - FdA Photography This exciting art and design degree at As a student on the course you will have - BA (Hons) Art & Design Practice Cornwall College is available both full- and the opportunity to gain experience in (top-up degree) part-time and brings together our higher collaboration, communication, creative education expertise in fine art, ceramics, enterprise, design, digital media, image For more information print making, painting, fine art textiles, making, installation, animation, materials search #creative2021 graphic design, surface design, illustration, innovation, textiles, ceramics, metals, at www.cornwall.ac.uk photography and 3D design, into a unique new technologies, furniture making, and vibrant interdisciplinary course. model-making, mark making, plastics, print, professional practice, public art, Today’s artists and designers have to be and film. adaptable individuals, constantly moving between different methods of work. Our To enrich the studio experience and course aims to provide an invigorating enable you to develop the necessary skills blend of traditional, contemporary and and expertise for a successful future, the Photography innovative approaches to learning, and is programme also includes critical studies, unique to Cornwall and the South West. enterprise studies, professional practice, Foundation Degree and computer applications. Graduates from The highly qualified lecturing staff are this course are self-motivated, questioning all practising specialists within their and knowledgeable; able to see themselves Our exciting and vibrant new FdA own fields of art and design. We operate as a positive agent of change in the current Photography programme is built upon industry-standard workshops using the art and design landscape. Therefore there the years of existing good practice to be latest equipment and expertise. are many avenues of employment to found in the Arts and Media Department pursue, including work in a design studio at Cornwall College . Our interdisciplinary approach allows you or you may wish to set up your own art to keep an open mind about materials and design practice. Further academic Photography is a popular, challenging and methods, and to develop your own study includes a variety of art and design and competitive subject. As such our new specialised skills within specific art and teaching qualifications or postgraduate programme has been designed to ensure design specialisms, creating a unique study at MA level. our graduates are tenacious, flexible and approach to your own practice. excited by the new opportunities that are available in photography and are fully aware of the niches that can be carved within the creative industries.

4 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 5 Game on…

So you want to work in games design? We can help you get started.

We are proud to be able to deliver the Games Design for Industry BA (Hons) top- up degree programme in partnership with . You can also study a Higher National Diploma over two years with us. Both routes offer a practical applied approach, working on real products, developing your own ideas and getting some great input from local industry as well as residential trips to larger organisations around the UK to widen your experience.

You will gain an understanding of the broad areas of games development, Ludology, concept artwork, 3D modelling and animation, level design, history, coding and virtual reality before specialising in a specific role. You will learn technical and creative aspects of the games design pipeline and have access to the latest hardware and software such as Oculus Rifts And Vives.

Career Fact File Computer Games Developer

Av. starter salary: £19,000 to £25,000 (rising up to £50,000+ for highly experienced) Alumni Success Entry requirements to the sector: You’ll usually need an HND, foundation degree After graduating with a first class degree from or degree in computer games technology, computer games development or the BA (Hons) Games Design for Industry multimedia design. A degree with a work placement could give you an advantage. Employed in this sector: 5,473 (Final Year Level 6), Angela is currently in Recruited direct from education: 48% the process of setting up her own business, Freelancers: 14% while studying for a Master’s in Creative App Workforce qualifications: 42% have an undergraduate degree. Development at Falmouth University.

“When I found out that there was a dedicated games design degree course I couldn’t believe it, it was perfect for me and being run in Degree programmes Cornwall was even better as I didn’t have to move away. I am looking at establishing The UK’s digital industry is growing 32% faster than the available in this area: a new business on the campus that is run rest of the economy, according to an industry leading report. - HND Games Design for Industry by graduates for graduates. This will give To supply a talented workforce, we’ve developed some applied - BA (Hons) Games Design for Industry graduates the opportunity to have a job at the (top-up degree) end of their degree course, where they can degree programmes to get you working in this creative and develop their skills and experience working on amazingly rewarding sector, whether that’s games design, film For more information search #creative2021 real commercial projects.”

at www.cornwall.ac.uk making or digital media in general. Angela Hosking Student of the Year 2017

6 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 7 Building Engineered a better for life…

There are four main disciplines in future… Degree programmes engineering that you could follow: Degree programmes mechanical, chemical, civil or electrical. available in this area: Within those there are literally hundreds available in this area: of career options. The sector pays well - HNC Construction & the Built and allows a lot of creative possibilities for - HNC Engineering Environment someone who is also strong in problem - FdSc Engineering solving and maths. For more information For more information search #construction2021 Key facts: search #engineering2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk at www.cornwall.ac.uk - Engineering companies are projected to need 1.8 million people with engineering skills each year to 2025. - The average graduate starting salary for engineering and technology is £27,079 – more than 20% higher than the average for all graduates.

Possible careers: There are many pathways that can lead to a with undergraduate qualifications, some Career in focus: career in the construction industry that do postgraduate specialisation in some areas Electrical engineer not require years of extensive study. and work experience. Civil engineer Civil Engineer Marine engineer Working in sustainable construction, There’s also the opportunity to study a Mechanical engineer building surveying, building control, quantity degree part-time alongside working in the Entry requirements: HNC or FdSc in Civil Manufacturing engineer surveying, civil engineering, structural building sector as a career development Engineering or Construction & the Built Design engineer engineering or construction management; opportunity. Useful resources if you are Environment. Automotive engineer or if you would like to be involved with considering a career in this sector are: Salary range: £14,000 to £45,000 Aerospace engineer the design, production or management of www.goconstruct.org and www.citb.co.uk Skills strengths you will need: strong maths Agricultural engineer structured buildings. These are all possible and science, problem-solving, IT and good communication skills. See www.plotr.com for more insight into these great careers.

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Alumni Success Matt Dykes is Bosun on board a − the ocean − 75m motor yacht, with worldwide cruising capability. He has successfully completed his FdSc Operational Yacht Science and is aiming to complete his Officer of wAves the Watch 3000 gt this year.

Sail the world with our superyacht programmes

Professional Superyacht Operational Yacht Degree programmes The superyacht industry requires crew who can work across an Engineer HNC* Science HNC available in this area: enormous range of specialisms; our programmes focus on helping As an engineer you will need to be able to If you would like to help maintain the - Professional Superyacht Engineer HNC* fix and maintain the superyacht while out at exterior of the yacht, which includes - Operational Yacht Science HNC you start your career as either an engineer or as a bosun or sea. This can include anything from being organising all the deck operations, then in the engine room dealing with advanced this course is ideal for you. You will learn deckhand. Run in partnership with the UKSA in Cowes, successful diesel engines, jet drives and propulsion yacht operations, yacht theory and practice, systems, to generators, hydraulics, water navigation and meteorology and will spend For more information completion of either one of our HNC programmes, will give you makers and refrigeration. Working on time on board superyachts between study search #superyacht2021 the interior’s audio visual, lighting and periods where you could earn on average at www.cornwall.ac.uk direct entry on to the foundation degree. communications, as well as vacuum flush €2000 per month (deckhand). toilets and plumbing. Or being on the bridge and dealing with the electronic navigations *Subject to approval by the University of Plymouth systems and computer driven systems.

10 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 11 “Having taught business and finance at We know it so well, such a high level and over many years, I began to see that students were expected we’ve written to know lots of complicated equations and We mean business… know how to apply them, and in reality few people can actually recall these methods,” a book on it. Dr Mills said. Senior business lecturer Dr Bryan Mills has published a technical reference book “So I began to experiment with focusing on for economist and business students. shorter and more concise calculations which Business degrees are a key part of UK BA (Hons) Business The publication, Financial Management proved very popular with the students and universities with business undergraduate Degree programme Made Manageable, is available via online this led to me writing a concise easy to read and postgraduate study and research Enterprise book sellers and is aimed at assisting both guide for all abilities.” forming a central part of their portfolio. (top-up degree) available in this area: undergraduate and postgraduate students. It took 12 months to write, and offers academic Duration: one year full-time - BA (Hons) Business Enterprise Our top-up degree, which is delivered students an easy to navigate reference book Entry requirements: 240 credits with 120 at (top-up degree) Dr Bryan Mills through Cornwall Business School, is looking at calculations from first principles, Level 5 from a relevant Foundation Degree, Team Lead for Business applied, which means you often work quickly moving to application. on live projects with national and local HND, or equivalent in an appropriate For more information enterprises and see the rewards of your subject. search #business2021 work in action in real time. at www.cornwall.ac.uk Bryan Mills is a highly This Level 6 top-up degree brings business experienced business lecturer You learn from a diverse pool of entrepreneurs, studies right up to date by preparing the with experience across with the region fast becoming a hotbed managers and directors of tomorrow with of booming business thanks to superfast insight into enterprise, ethics, governance, disciplines and industries. broadband. human resources, marketing and performance management. We've been getting it right for over 20 years, He has experience in working offering our business degree in partnership with universities, the with the University of Plymouth. World Bank, companies and government and was originally involved in construction and still maintains a business interest in that area.

As a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he holds an ACCA post-grad diploma in Financial Management, a PhD in Economics and a degree in business as well as a PGCE.

12 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 13 There are now 1.64 million digital tech jobs in the I Am A degree UK, and the for the digital sector ages… Digital We’ve joined forces with Software Learn high level skills through Cornwall and leading Cornish tech is creating jobs company Headforwards to develop degree teamwork and real projects. programme projects with real life clients and possibly local industry partners, developing 2X faster than The Tech Nation 2019 report identified In 2019 UK digital tech investment reached a workforce for a booming Cornish digital that the UK is the digital capital of Europe a record high of £10.1 billion. economy and beyond. - a clear leader when it comes to tech the non digital investment, digital skills and collaboration The UK is 3rd in the world for tech unicorns Our two year foundation degree and one within ecosystems. It’s never been a better behind only the US and China, with 77 year BSc (Hons) Computing Technologies time to train in the digital tech sector, and companies valued at over $1bn. top-up degree will prepare you for a range what better location than beautiful Cornwall of digital careers. Awarded in partnership sector. which, thanks to superfast broadband, UK tech employment grew by 40% in the with the University of Plymouth, this is one of the fastest growth areas for tech last two years, now accounting for 9% of the programme offers two strands, specialising Careers fact file: businesses in the UK! national workforce with 2.93m jobs created. in either networking technologies (we - Average advertised digital tech salary is £50,663, are a CISCO Networking Academy) or 44% higher than non digital. software development, with a focus on agile - Data-centric roles offer some of the highest development methods and coding. salaries in the sector, with information security roles following close behind. Degree programmes available in this area: - FdSc Computing, Networking & Software Development - BSc (Hons) Computing Technologies (top-up degree)

For more information search #digital2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk

14 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 15 Emergency and Protective Services

If you want a career that will make a real are learning from industry experts at Bicton,” difference to people’s lives then the emergency he explained. services sector is the perfect choice. In today’s Degree programmes world our emergency services personnel are "During your studies you will be taught a available in this area: the true heroes of our country. wide range of skills including firefighting, LINE policing, rope and water rescue, how to - FdSc Rescue & Emergency Running towards potentially dangerous prepare for and manage major emergencies Management Training the next situations when everyone else is running and disasters and more. - BSc (Hons) Emergency Sector generation of emergency the other way takes real bravery. Our Management & Interoperability programmes will teach you the specialist “These students are all seeking a future career (top-up degree) and Protective services skills you need to hit the ground running within the emergency and public sector so of when you enter the industry. exposure to all these elements is fantastic For more information experience and will help the students to search #emergency2021 at The range of job opportunities in the make career and life decisions,” Mike added. emergency services is vast, from being a dog Our BSc (Hons) Emergency Sector www.cornwall.ac.uk handler for the police to being a paramedic Management & Interoperability or working as a firefighter, according to programme focuses on the ability of the Mike Rose, programme manager for the agencies within the emergency sector and FdSc and the BSc (Hons) programmes at military to operate in conjunction with . each other. This programme provides an duty automatic progression route from our “We only need to see the recurring news relevant foundation degrees. Students reports of terrorist atrocities and natural on this course will be studying counter- disasters to appreciate the very real need terrorism, interoperability, risks, threats, for these emergency sector courses, and the health & safety, and people and workforce fantastic students of all ages that want to management as well as completing industry join the sector and make a positive impact focused dissertations.

16 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 17 Graduate career opportunities in this sector Many of our undergraduates progress on If you care about the are more varied than you might think. You to a variety of master’s and postgraduate could choose to specialise in advice and study, particularly to pursue careers in people who share guidance, child protection, counselling, social work and post-16 further education fostering and adoption, housing and teaching and training. your world, a support, occupational therapy, social work, health promotion or youth and There are too many possible career in health community work. career routes you can access and social care There’s been a lot of research into from our degrees to list, here is employment challenges in the sector, just a taste: may be for you. with major employers being the NHS, local government and a growing private - Activities worker healthcare sector. - Care worker - Rehabilitation worker - Advocacy worker In England there are - Team leader or manager approximately 80,000 - Housing support officer job vacancies at any There is also a range of “With increasing awareness given time. regulated professional roles of mental health in today’s you could move on to with However after a recent dip in the number further study: society, there is a growing of people choosing to study at degree-level need for talking therapies. in this area, job opportunities for graduates - Social worker may be on the rise. - Occupational therapist Our counselling programmes - Complementary therapist will help you build a - Counsellor fulfiling, long-term career, Your where it’s a privilege to Degree programmes available in this area: work with others who put - Advanced Counselling Studies Certificate* their whole trust in you.” - Person-centred Counselling & Therapy Diploma - Health, Welfare & Social Sciences HNC Debs Williams Future’s - BA (Hons) Counselling Studies (top-up degree) Programme Manager - BSc (Hons) Health, Welfare & Social Sciences Counselling - BSc (Hons) Health, Welfare & Social Sciences (top-up degree) See our section on education and teaching for degree opportunities in early years and childcare in particular. In safe *Subject to approval by the University of Plymouth hands For more information search #care2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk 18 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 19 Horticulture, Garden and Landscape Design

The Eden Project is a unique place to study. Together with experienced subject specialists and our campuses at and Bicton, students benefit from the extensive facilities and plant collection, both inside the iconic biomes and out. Embracing Eden’s values throughout their studies, students are encouraged to research Imagine studying at the opportunities and solutions to benefit Alumni Success Eden Project, Cornwall’sGrowing world society and help it to meet the challenges Degree programmes famous visitor attraction. Situated of a changing global environment and the available in this area: “Time spent with Duchy College projected increase in population. was fantastic! I found both on the outskirts of , this - HNC Garden & Landscape Design campus is the perfect home for our Employability is at the heart of what we do. - HND Garden & Landscape Design Duchy College Rosewarne & degrees in horticulture, garden and There is a well-publicised need for graduates - FdA Event Management see page 38 Eden inspirational places to landscape design, and renewable in this sector and our suite of courses will for more information be. I had made the decision to help you develop skills appropriate to a - FdSc Horticulture change career so was determined energy technologies. wide range of applied career options, both - BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Garden & Talent nationally and internationally. Our garden Landscape Design) and excited to be focusing on and landscape design programmes allow - BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Plant Science) something I really wanted to do. you to work on live projects with real life clients, gaining real world experience of this creative industry. Our plant science degree I entered my final college project will help you build the foundations for into the Society of Garden Design numerous technical and managerial careers For more information search Awards and was delighted to within crop production, estate and garden #horticulture2021 at management, and garden conservation to win the best student award. The name but a few. www.cornwall.ac.uk course helped me with a good start to a new career. I now run my own In recent years students have won design practice, working on a few numerous awards for their work including the Prince of Wales Trophy for Sustainable projects locally and further afield. Horticulture and The Society of Garden I also do some freelance design Designers Student of the Year Award, in work for other designers.” 2014 and 2017. Richard Riddell Garden Designer

20 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 21 Both Bicton College and Duchy College are nestled deep in the countryside with 500 hectares between Degree programmes them: allowing you to completely immerse available in this area: yourself in the environment. Whether you - FdSc Agriculture want to specialise in farming the land or - FdSc Conservation & Countryside conserving the countryside you will benefit Management from our specialist facilities, which include - BSc (Hons) Agriculture working farmland and a state-of-the-art - BSc (Hons) Rural Business dairy unit. Management (top-up degree) - MSc Land & Ecological Restoration All of our courses benefit from close links with Reap industry ensuring you gain all the relevant For more information skills and experience you will need to go search #landuse2021 Alumni Success straight into employment on completion of at www.cornwall.ac.uk “On completion of the FdSc Agriculture your course. I then continued my studies on to the BSc (Hons) Rural Business what Management. I am now currently studying for a PGCE alongside my two job roles of training coordinator and shepherdess. you A highlight of the course was the dissertation, where we could relate our project to areas of interest, passion and business progressions. I completed my project on my home farm, which has formed an integral part of breeding decisions and replacement policies made on the sheep flock. It was brilliant having smaller classes because there Climatesow change, water shortage, was a good working relationship between students and staff, which allowed pressure on land-use and how to for excellent learning and knowledge feed the ever increasing population, transfer to occur. My number one advice is to take this course if you would like are just some of the challenges that obtain a degree in a way in which you face this diverse industry. If you can receive lots of outside experience want to make a difference and help within the industry, while working at the same time." tackle these issues then our range of programmes is for you. Holly Yelland Training Coordinator Rural Business School

22 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 23 room, a two-storey marmoset monkey Love animals? You enclosure and an aquarium, along with can make a career access to the resources at Dartmoor Zoo.

out of studying them Wildlife Education and Media is a great through a whole range programme for any budding Attenborough, learning about zoology, animal behaviour of degrees… and conservation, alongside media creation and education theory, to be able to provide We offer a multitude of programmes an amazing visitor experience programme. focused on the protection, care and conservation of our natural world and the Veterinary nursing takes place on our animals that exist within it. Rosewarne campus and provides an ideal Alumni Success graduate route into veterinary nursing and Zoology can be studied to honours level successful completion allows registration “After studying the FdSc Wildlife at our campus adjacent to Zoo with the Royal College of Veterinary Education & Media and the BSc (Hons) where there is a wide range of species to Surgeons as a Registered Veterinary Nurse Applied Zoology course at Newquay study and learn from. Animal students at (RVN). Work related learning is fully I then started work as a runner for Bicton College have access to an extensive integrated with 1,800 hours of completed Silverback Films and eventually animal management centre on campus, veterinary nursing work experience. got a job as a story developer for which includes meerkats, coati, an exotics Springwatch. I’ve worked on ‘The Watches’ for several years now and have led a variety of roles whilst on “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our location. I haven’t looked back since my studies and as long as you have a a bit grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except passion for what you are studying, then in a picture book?” you’ll do well for yourself.” Lily Moffatt of an ani David Attenborough, broadcaster. Springwatch Degree programmes available in this area: - FdSc Animal Behaviour & Psychology - FdSc Conservation & Ecology - FdSc Animal Health & Management - FdSc Wildlife Education & Media - FdSc Animal Husbandry & Welfare - FdSc Zoological Conservation - FdSc Veterinary Nursing - BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (top-up degree) - BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Health (top-up degree) - BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology & Conservation - BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology & Conservation (incl. sandwich year)

mAL For more information search #animal2021 For more information search #nature2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk at www.cornwall.ac.uk

24 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 25 If your career aspirations are Our degree programmes allow you to focus skill development around your interests, so whether focused around the equestrian you are looking for a career in equine management, industry, our inspiring range training, behaviour or welfare, the choice is yours. We ei of equine degrees are designed also actively encourage and support student research and publication in your chosen area of interest. hors s to give you a wide range of knowledge and skills needed Immersing yourself in the equine world couldn't for be easier at our Duchy College Stoke Climsland to become part of the campus. Located deep in the heart of the beautiful industry you are Cornish countryside, this campus houses quality passionate about. equestrian facilities to enable development of i your skills and confidence both practically and e theoretically. The use of three separate yards, two cours s indoor and one outdoor arenas, purpose built practical areas for demonstrations and practical learning, plus a vast array of practical equipment Alumni Success and specialist technology ensures you are provided with everything you need to succeed. “I progressed from Level 3 up through to MSc Equitation Science at Duchy Duchy College also has the added advantage of College. When I first started I lacked regular visits and talks from farriers, vets, equine confidence and Duchy College was able therapists, dentists and saddle fitters alongside a to offer small class sizes ensuring an range of other industry professionals to add depth inclusive environment. to your experience. I have always wanted to lecture and Degree programmes coach and Duchy College has put me on the pathway to achieving this available in this area: dream. I have exceeded all personal expectations achieving an MSc - FdSc Equitation, Training & Behaviour - BSc (Hons) Applied Equitation Science in Equitation Science, which now (top-up degree) supports my practice. Alongside my - MSc Equitation Science studies I worked within a variety of There are yards from event yards, riding schools an estimated and studs. The experience gained 944,000 horses For more information provided the skill set required for my in Britain search #animal2021 BHS exams as I was able to compete Indirect at www.cornwall.ac.uk up to FEI */ Novice/Intermediate and The estimated consumer provide the care required for horses overall economic expenditure within these areas. This in itself has value of the UK associated with supported my business.” equine industry equestrian activity is estimated at 560 is 4.3 billion million per year Bradley Moore-Taylor Owner Garlands Farm Equestrian

26 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 27 LET’S THINK DEEP

If you are inspired by marine documentaries and are considering Alumni Success university study in the sciences, While many of us might think take a closer look at our unique twice about plunging into collection of all things marine… the sea when we knew there were sharks beneath us, it is a dream come true for Lauren Pestana. Lauren was given the Degree programmes incredible opportunity to work available in this area: alongside National Geographic - FdSc Marine Conservation and Discovery Channel experts in - FdSc Marine Science South Africa, researching sharks. - BSc (Hons) Applied Marine Zoology - BSc (Hons) Applied Marine Zoology (top-up degree) “I had the chance to do some great field work in some really Marine Conservation, If you love the ocean, you scientifically interesting areas. Science and Zoology may also be interested in: I got to move to the other side We offer degrees in Marine Conservation, - FdSc Surf Science & Technology of the country and meet new Marine Science and Applied Marine Zoology - BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science people who were interested at our Cornwall College Newquay campus. - BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science The habitats protected include exposed a habitat for large seaweeds and sheltering programmes and you will have the (top-up degree) in the same things as me. I Less than a mile from the Gannel Estuary, a sandy beaches and rocky shores, home to barnacles, snails and shrimp-like animals. opportunity to talk to many experts in the love sharks, so to be given the important species such as the rare giant Within the estuary area, coastal saltmarsh field and visit professional institutions; we recently designated Marine Conservation For more information support to carry out research Zone (MCZ) as a student with us you have goby which is not well protected in existing also provides refuge and food for animals have strong links with commercial partners search #nature2021 access to some of the most amazing aquatic marine protected areas in this region. The and plants. Blue Reef Aquarium, the National Lobster at www.cornwall.ac.uk was an excellent experience.” life. The MCZ is part of an international estuarine rocky habitats in the site are Hatchery and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. network to protect a high variety of habitats important for a range of plants and animals. There is a large element of work-related Lauren Pestana and species. On the shores of the estuary, rocks provide learning integrated within these degree Internship with The Shark Project

28 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 29 “The important thing is to never stop questioning.”

If you want a career that is innovative, This top-up degree is designed for people albert einstein challenging and exciting, and you want with a strong interest in the environment who Alumni Success to make a real difference to the world, would like to develop their scientific skills and then a job in the science industry will take knowledge base. “During my studies on the BSc you on a path of exhilarating discovery. (Hons) Environmental Resource Jobs in this sector are all about trying This programme will provide you with It is widely recognised that new things, carrying out experiments, an insight into the business world and Management, I realised that improving people’s lives, and developing the practices of organisations involved in it’s the people/society that there is a shortage of STEM our knowledge and understanding of the environmental work. Experienced, supportive graduates across the UK – world around us. and fully qualified academic staff will is in need of more guidance current figures estimate the deliver the programme and will guide you and help than the damaged There are many jobs in the science sector throughout the course. You will also benefit environments I’ve found myself shortfall to be 40,000 a year which span a huge range of areas including from a geographic location that utilises a – but did you know that STEM those in the biology and chemistry industries, diverse range of terrestrial, fresh water and researching. We need to change for example laboratory managers, quality marine ecosystems. our nature! graduates can earn nearly 20% control technicians, research assistants or more than their peers, at an analytical chemists. Don’t doubt the level of influence average of £26,023. With the Degree programmes Our two year FdSc programmes in either you can have as an individual. industry in need of graduates to available in this area: Bioscience or Chemical Science will help Get out there, educate yourself fill these skills gaps, a degree in you develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attributes that are - FdSc Bioscience and help others to do the same. this sector is in high demand. - FdSc Chemical Science essential for successful progression to If enough of us do this, we employment in these scientific industries. - BSc (Hons) Environmental Resource Both programmes have been designed Management (top-up degree) will end up in a world that we in collaboration with employers in the feel proud to hand over to our UK STEM sector and are endorsed by the For more information Society of Biology and the Royal Society of grandchildren.” Chemistry. search #science2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk Conor Kendrew STEM Coordinator Cornwall College

30 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 31 As long as you have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for sport then you can carve out a fantastic and rewarding career. Our sports courses vary widely from subject specific programmes such as golf and surf science, to more general programmes and they have all been designed with industry experts to ensure you are ready for employment on completion of your programme. You can also gain extra SPORT qualifications alongside your full-time study.

study your Degree programmes available in this area: passion - FdA International Golf Management - FdSc Sport, Health & Fitness - FdSc Surf Science & Technology - FdSc Tournament Golf - BA (Hons) International Business Management (with Professional Golf) Alumni Success - BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science - BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science After completing the Surf Science & Technology You don’t need to be the (Final Year Level 6) Foundation Degree at Newquay, Sarah joined the - BSc (Hons) Sport, Health & Exercise Bear Grylls Survival Academy as an instructor. It next Lewis Hamilton, - Science (top-up degree) - BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf was while she was there that she was asked if she Lionel Messi or Serena Williams - BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf (top-up degree) would like to be a presenter on CITV’s Bear Grylls to have a career in sport; they Survival School. have huge teams behind them For more information search #sport2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk “My role alongside Bear was as an outdoor expert which include coaches, medical and to help the teams with their challenges. Working staff, performance advisors, with Bear was great, he’s an extremely generous and sports administrators and so on. humble man who fully supports his team. I learned so much from everyone, they were all so inspiring and knowledgeable.”

Sarah Thomson Instructor CITV’s Bear Grylls Survival School

32 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 33 “If you are passionate about The children, schools and families sector offers more career opportunities than you Careers available in this sector making a difference then a might think; with options ranging from family career working within the support workers and speech therapists to Community education coordinator Family support programme delivery worker nursery managers and teachers. So whether Education welfare officer Family visitor Children, Schools and Families you want to help children learn and develop, Learning mentor Children and young people’s support worker sector will be extremely protect them from harm or keep them Nursery manager Playworker healthy our HNC and foundation degrees Speech and language therapy assistant Health promotion rewarding. Contributing to the will provide you with the in-depth skills you Communication support worker Play therapist daily lives of others can be need to make a decision about which career path you wish to choose. Our top-up degrees Health play specialist Further education lecturer fulfilling, a great privilege and then help you hone those skills and help you Qualification assessor Early years teacher incredibly worthwhile.” focus on which career will suit you best. Early years support worker Primary school teacher Family support worker Secondary school teacher Depending on the job role salaries start from Laetitia Mayne approximately £14,000 and can go up to Curriculum Area Manager £70,000. As a support worker you could help Children, Schools and Families families who are experiencing challenging Working in health could see you informing situations, provide learning opportunities for people about health issues or helping young families to develop living skills, provide children to cope during their time in hospital. day to day care for children in residential As a teacher you could help children of all care, help deaf students in education, or ages develop and learn, depending on which contribute to the quality of early years and age group you wish to teach. childcare setting. The choice of career path is yours and we are Therapists can help children make sense here to help you make the right choice for of difficult experiences through play, or your future. help them with their speech and language. Alumni Success Degree programmes available in this area: "After the BSc (Hons) Education & Curriculum Studies programme, I joined - HNC Children, Schools & Families a SCITT programme and completed - FdA Children, Schools & Families this alongside my PGCE. I have now make a - FdA Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons) Children, Schools & Families (top-up degree) completed my NQT Induction year and - BA (Hons) Education & Curriculum Studies (top-up degree) am fully qualified. The course provided opportunities to intertwine my own If you wish to further your studies and love teaching independent interests alongside the difference you may be interested in: core modules. Working as a teacher - CertEd and PGCE (incorporating DET) is even more rewarding than I could have imagined, seeing those ‘lightbulb’ If you like helping people and moments is such an amazing experience." For more information search #creative2021 love connecting with others, this at www.cornwall.ac.uk Jock Stevenson is the career route for you. Primary School Teacher Camelford Primary School

34 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 35 For many people considering a career as a teacher, you face a range of complex ROUTES decisions before you We also offer specialist degree-level and Funding for teaching “There is such a wealth of experience start to train. The postgraduate qualifications: There are numerous loans, grants and in industry that we need to engage bursaries available if you wish to study in education and training, for the age range and subject - CertEd & PGCE (incorporating DET) – for teaching. Which one is right for you will benefit of the next generation. Our areas of what you INTO teaching learners 16+. depend on your circumstances, what level - BA (Hons) Education & Curriculum Studies of teaching you wish to pursue and which programmes help so many experts want to teach will (Final Year Level 6) – for those who have subject you want to teach. Although this into the education sector, it’s great clearly define the experience and prior qualifications but funding is not guaranteed, it’s worth checking to see such passion ignited in the want to gain a full degree while working in out what’s available. Visit getintoteaching. educators of tomorrow.” route you take. the primary sector. education.gov.uk for the latest information TEACHING on which funding option is right for you. Dr Mark Delf, You could teach in nurseries, primary schools training, where you will be based in a school year Postgraduate Certificate in Education To discuss your options, please get in touch Head of School of Education & Professional and secondary schools, or teach specialist and will learn from experienced teachers, or (PGCE) that will provide you with the skills with Dr Mark Delf, head of school via Development. subjects to college-aged students or on you can study through the university-led and experience to become a qualified [email protected]. degree and postgraduate programmes. All training route, where you can gain a degree teacher if that’s still your career goal. of these sectors require different levels and which will combine academic study with We also offer a range of foundation and Degree programmes available in this area: types of qualifications that can become practical classroom experience. The School of Education & Professional honours degrees if you are looking to confusing, especially if you are not sure Development at Cornwall College offers specialise in the early year’s educator - CertEd & PGCE (incorporating DET) what it is you want to teach. Some universities offer a sandwich year a wide range of training and assessor sector, working with children in early years - BA (Hons) Education & Curriculum Studies (top-up degree) degree route, some offer school placements qualifications, so if you have experience in and community settings. See page 34 for There are two main routes to get into throughout. Another option if you’re industry and want to move into education more details. For more information search #teaching2021 primary and secondary school teaching. not sure you want to teach, is to gain a in a specific trade or professional area, we at www.cornwall.ac.uk You can either learn through school-led subject specific degree, then do a one can help you gain a teaching qualification.

36 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 37 If you have aspirations of working in event management or the tourism industry, then our partnership with IN ANY the world renowned Eden Project will inspire you to take your career to the next level. During your studies you will gain world-class industry experience while learning from the experts. EVENT Event Management FdSc Ecotourism FdSc

The Eden Project is always a hive of activity so Ecotourism helps to reduce the impact if you would love a career in event planning that tourists have on naturally beautiful then our Event Management Foundation environments and in doing so unites Degree will give you the inside track on how to sustainable travel and conservation with “If it wasn’t for being able to study organise various events including conferences, communities. Those employed in the the FdA Event Management whilst weddings, gigs and performances, which all ecotourism industry work with local working in Cornwall, I would take place amongst Eden’s stunning backdrop. communities to educate and encourage never have gained a First Class BA This programme ensures that your knowledge tourists to protect the local environment is relevant and meets industry standards. and its resources, respect local customs and (Hons) Leisure Marketing degree. On completion you will be equipped traditions, and support local businesses. The FdA gave me the opportunity with professional leadership and business and the motivation to get a degree, management skills, as well as specialist This programme is primarily based at something I’d never previously knowledge of the industry, and could go on Cornwall College Newquay, with some considered or believed I’d achieve. to a career in event management, marketing modules run at the Eden Project. With an and fundraising, festival organisation, hotel environmentally friendly ethos at its heart, Without it, and after 10 years in the events management, wedding consultancy Cornwall College Newquay offers courses in public sector, it’s unlikely I would and more. zoological conservation, wildlife education have started a career in agency PR. and marine conservation, so you will feel Six months after gaining my degree completely at home with the other students. I secured a job with Wild West Degree programmes On completion of this programme you Communications, a leading South will have gained the scientific know-how West public relations, social media available in this area: and entrepreneurial abilities to consider and communications agency, where - FdSc Event Management starting your own small businesses in I was an account manager and I am - FdSc Ecotourism Cornwall and beyond. now the head of sales & marketing at luxury holiday cottage company For more information Cornish Gems.” search #tourism2021 at www.cornwall.ac.uk Phillipa Snell Head of Marketing & Sales Cornish Gems

38 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 39 Falmouth Marine Cornwall College School Newquay Based around a thriving harbour Falmouth is gateway Cornwall College Newquay is a modern, small and to the beautiful Fal River which runs through an Area friendly campus located in the heart of the bright of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our marine students and bustling town of Newquay. Specialising in animal also get the chance to explore the world’s third largest behaviour, zoology, marine conservation and surf natural deep water harbour. science studies, the campus has gained a reputation for being environmentally friendly and offering superb Falmouth has been listed as top in the South West in individual support for its undergraduates. the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, so even if you don’t choose to study at Falmouth, you In addition to The Centre for Applied Zoology site on may want to live in this growing university town. Wildflower Lane, we extend beyond the classroom to include Newquay Zoo and Blue Reef Aquarium. These close partnerships give you the chance to gain valuable work experience and practical knowledge.

Studying a degree at a college has its benefits...

Cornwall College St Austell Cornwall College Our St Austell campus has breathtaking views over St Austell bay, hosts excellent learning resources and Camborne close links with many businesses to provide you with Situated in the heart of the historic world heritage great work experience opportunities during your studies. mining industry, the campus is close to major tourist attraction Heartlands. There’s a host of great on-site Our students also get the chance to go on a volunteer facilities including a gym, all weather sports pitch and Kenya programme, where for two weeks you work in award-winning restaurant. In the heart of west Cornwall Rongai, helping to provide better education facilities you are only a short journey from both north and south for some of Kenya’s most disadvantaged children and coasts, great beaches and wonderful Cornish nightlife. deprived communities.

40 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 41 Eden Project Bicton College Eden’s world famous architecture, gardens, exhibitions, Located only 20 minutes from the heart of Exeter, Bicton and the Eden sessions, coupled with Eden’s specialist College is set in acres of outstanding natural beauty plant collections, growing facilities, dedicated in East Devon. The Georgian manor house provides a laboratory and design studio, together provide a breathtaking centrepiece to a land-based college with a world-class study platform. difference. Here you can live and study in an exceptionally beautiful space, with dedicated accommodation, gym and sports facilities, restaurant and bar and exclusive undergraduate study spaces. There’s also an active students’ union that organises a range of trips and fun events for those students living on campus.

A short journey away is the vibrant university city of Exeter, home to some fantastic restaurants, shopping, bars, clubs, arts and culture. You’re only two hours from London or 20 minutes from the nearest beach.

Duchy College Stoke Climsland On the border between Devon and Cornwall, this extensive rural campus is home to almost 2,000 students. Duchy College Only 20 minutes away from Plymouth, you can access the facilities of the University of Plymouth and its students’ Rosewarne union if your degree with us is awarded by them. Only five minutes from the historic mining town of Camborne, you are well placed to access some of the We offer a range of boarding types in our residences on most amazing beaches and countryside the UK has to campus, and also hold a list of local landlords if you wish offer. A small campus with fewer than 1,000 learners, to live off campus. There’s a range of activities, trips and means you get an amazing student experience, access to fund-raising that our students participate in throughout resources and facilities that support the delivery of our the year that you can be involved in as much as you want. very specialist degrees.

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Duchy College Stoke Climsland Campus life Animal Management & Equine Science, dBs BRISTOL Each campus offers something different and has Land-use, Sport and Teaching & Education its own specialisms, now it’s time to find yours.

Cornwall College Newquay Animal Management, Marine & Natural Environment, Sport and Tourism

Cornwall College Camborne Arts & Media, Cornwall Business School, Digital Academy, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Exeter Science, Sport & Outdoor and Teaching & Education ROAD A30

A38 Bicton College Animal Management, Emergency Services, RAIL Horticulture & Land-use Plymouth

Duchy College Rosewarne East Sussex Veterinary Nursing National Golf Resort

Eden Project Did you know? Falmouth Marine School Cornwall College St Austell Horticulture, Natural Environment, We also run courses at the UKSA in the Isle of and Events Wight and the East Sussex National Golf Resort. Superyachts Construction, Teaching & Education

44 www.cornwall.ac.uk www.cornwall.ac.uk 45 A flexible, unique A-Z index way to study Programme Level UCAS Campus

Foundation degrees were developed to bring Advanced Counselling Studies* Certificate B942 Camborne Postgrad Agriculture FdSc D401 Duchy College Stoke Climsland higher education closer to business and industry, Diploma Masters Agriculture BSc (Hons) BAGR Duchy College Stoke Climsland with a fusion of academic and vocational learning MA, MSc, MBA Postgrad designed to make you more employable. Agriculture with Science Gateway FdSc 330B Newquay Certificate Animal Behaviour & Psychology FdSc DC38 Newquay 2 year foundation degree + Animal Behaviour & Psychology with Science Gateway FdSc F13G Newquay Bachelors Degree (top-up degree) Animal Health & Management FdSc D320 Bicton top-up degree = BA, BSc Animal Health & Management with Science Gateway FdSc 12N6 Newquay honours degree Animal Husbandry & Welfare FdSc D301 Newquay Animal Husbandry & Welfare with Science Gateway FdSc F14G Newquay Completing a two year foundation degree offers Bachelors Applied Animal Health (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) BAAH Duchy College Stoke Climsland you the flexibility to study for a final year of a Higher National Degree Diploma Applied Equitation Science (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) D427 Duchy College Stoke Climsland relevant Level 6 degree. Foundation Applied Marine Zoology BSc (Hons) 0B4X Newquay BA, BSc Degree Higher Apprenticeships Applied Marine Zoology (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) 2M74 Newquay FdA, FdSc Higher National Applied Marine Zoology with Science Gateway BSc (Hons) C350 Newquay Certificate Applied Zoology & Conservation BSc (Hons) 0V47 Newquay Level 4Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level Applied Zoology & Conservation (incl.sandwich year) BSc (Hons) 3Y62 Newquay Applied Zoology & Conservation (incl.sandwich year) with Science Gateway BSc (Hons) CC31 Newquay UCAS tariff points Convert your grades into UCAS tariff points by using the table. Once you have worked out your UCAS Applied Zoology & Conservation with Science Gateway BSc (Hons) CC31 Newquay points you can start searching through the 80+ programmes we have to offer, to find the right one for you. Applied Zoology (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) C300 Newquay Art & Design Practice FdA W290 Camborne Art & Design Practice (top-up degree) BA (Hons) W902 Camborne A-level AS-level Extended Diploma 90 credit Subsidiary Certificate Biosciences* FdSc BIOS Camborne Diploma Diploma Diploma Business Enterprise (top-up degree) BA (Hons) N192 Camborne CertEd & PGCE (incorporating DET) Apply Direct Camborne A* = 56 D*D*D* = 168 D*D* = 112 D*D* = 84 D* = 56 D* = 28 CertEd & PGCE (incorporating DET) Apply Direct Duchy College Stoke Climsland A = 48 A = 20 D*D*D = 160 D* D = 104 D*D = 78 D = 48 D = 24 CertEd & PGCE (incorporating DET) Apply Direct St Austell B = 40 B = 16 D*DD = 152 DD = 96 DD = 72 M = 32 M = 16 Chemical Sciences* FdSc CHEM Camborne Children, Schools & Families HNC 395L Camborne C = 32 C = 12 DDD = 144 DM = 80 DM = 60 P = 16 P = 8 Children, Schools & Families FdA L592 Camborne D = 24 D = 10 DDM = 128 MM = 64 MM = 48 Children, Schools & Families (top-up degree) BA (Hons) 678L St Austell Computing Technologies (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) 221B Camborne E = 16 E = 6 DMM = 112 MP = 48 MP = 36 Computing, Networking & Software Development FdSc I1I3 Camborne MMM = 96 PP = 32 PP = 24 Conservation & Countryside Management FdSc DN4F Bicton Conservation & Countryside Management MMP = 80 with Science Gateway FdSc DNSG Newquay MPP = 64 Conservation & Ecology FdSc C180 Newquay PPP = 48 *Subject to approval by the University of Plymouth

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Conservation & Ecology with Science Gateway FdSc F16G Newquay Photography FdA PHOT Camborne Construction & the Built Environment HNC Apply Direct Camborne Professional Super Yacht Engineer HNC TBC UKSA Isle of Wight Counselling Studies (top-up degree) BA (Hons) B941 Camborne Rescue & Emergency Management FdSc N290 Bicton Early Childhood Studies FdA XL35 St Austell Rural Business Management (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) DN4G Duchy College Stoke Climsland Ecotourism FdSc TECO Newquay Sport, Health & Exercise Science (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) ADT5 Camborne Education & Curriculum Studies (top-up degree) BA (Hons) X101 St Austell Sport, Health & Fitness FdSc CB69 Camborne Emergency Sector Management & Interoperability Surf Science & Technology FdSc CF68 Newquay (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) 20C8 Bicton Surf Science & Technology with Science Gateway FdSc F902 Newquay Engineering FdSc H100 Camborne Tournament Golf FdSc 07V3 Duchy College Stoke Climsland Engineering HNC Apply Direct Camborne Tournament Golf BSc (Hons) 2M5C Duchy College Stoke Climsland Environmental Resource Management (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) F9N2 Newquay Tournament Golf (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) 3V62 Duchy College Stoke Climsland Equitation Science MSc Apply Direct Duchy College Stoke Climsland Veterinary Nursing FdSc D311 Duchy College Rosewarne Equitation, Training & Behaviour FdSc D422 Duchy College Stoke Climsland Veterinary Nursing with Science Gateway FdSc 336J Duchy College Rosewarne Equitation, Training & Behaviour with Science Gateway FdSc 334G Newquay Wildlife Education & Media FdSc XP33 Newquay Event Management FdA N821 Eden Wildlife Education & Media with Science Gateway FdSc F18G Newquay Games Design for Industry HND 026I Camborne Zoological Conservation FdSc C390 Newquay Games Design for Industry (top-up degree) BA (Hons) 381P Camborne Zoological Conservation with Science Gateway FdSc F19G Newquay Garden & Landscape Design HNC T2R5 Eden Garden & Landscape Design HND 003K Eden Health, Welfare & Social Sciences HNC 5J2G Camborne Health, Welfare & Social Sciences BSc (Hons) LL53 Camborne Health, Welfare & Social Sciences (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) 1A98 Camborne Heritage & Botanical Collections* FdSc HABC Bicton Horticulture FdSc D403 Eden Horticulture (Garden & Landscape Design) BSc (Hons) 4RL6 Eden Horticulture (Plant Science) BSc (Hons) 3W21 Eden Horticulture (Plant Science) with Science Gateway BSc (Hons) 335H Newquay International Business Management (with Professional Golf) BA (Hons) IBMG Duchy College Stoke Climsland International Business Management (with Professional Golf) (top-up degree) BA (Hons) Duchy College Stoke Climsland International Golf Management FdA 28T5 Sussex and overseas Disclaimer International Golf Management BA (Hons) IGM3 Sussex and overseas International Golf Management (top-up degree) BA (Hons) IGL6 Sussex and overseas Land & Ecological Restoration MSc Direct Eden This prospectus was designed in May 2020, which may be more than a year before you start your studies. The College has reasonably Marine Conservation FdSc F711 Newquay endeavoured to ensure that all the information in this prospectus is correct. However programmes are regularly reviewed and updated so Marine Conservation with Science Gateway FdSc C184 Newquay programme details may change. Some module titles and content are undergoing a review and will be updated in the light of consultations Marine Science* FdSc F710 Newquay with industry leaders and employer groups and will be subject to approval by our partner HE institutions. All changes to provision will be Marine Science* with Science Gateway FdSc F17G Newquay confirmed and available on our website. Our partner HE institutions are currently approving some new programmes and these have been Marine Sports Science BSc (Hons) 5H21 Newquay clearly marked as such in this prospectus. Occasionally, one or more programmes listed in this prospectus may be replaced or withdrawn. Marine Sports Science (top-up degree) BSc (Hons) R4MQ Newquay We would advise you to check our website at www.cornwall.ac.uk for the latest programme information. Marine Sports Science with Science Gateway BSc (Hons) C690 Newquay Operational Yacht Science* HNC H3K1 UKSA Isle of Wight If you require any part of this guide in a larger or an alternative format, please contact Student Services Person-centred Counselling & Therapy Diploma Apply Direct Camborne on 01726 226401

*Subject to approval by the University of Plymouth

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