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Yorkshire Coast College, Lady Edith’s Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5RN Undergraduate Prospectus 2012 CONTENTS
GENERAL COURSES
WELCOME 04 BA HISTORICAL & PERFORMANCE COSTUME 30 WHY YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE? 06 FOR STAGE & SCREEN LIVING IN SCARBOROUGH 06 BA FINE ART 32 LIFE ON CAMPUS 08 FdSc OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 34 (MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES) STUDENT UNION 10 HOW TO APPLY 12 FdSc FOOD MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT 36
FINANCE 14 BSc OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 38 (MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES)• CONTENTS EQUIVALENT LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS 18 • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (UCAS TARIFF) 20 BSc FOOD MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT 40 LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC) 22 PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN 42 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION ADDITIONAL SUPPORT 24 JARGON BUSTER 26 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (HEALTH & SOCIAL STUDIES) 44 PICK A DAY TO VISIT 28 • Top Up TAKE A TOUR 48
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Welcome to Yorkshire Coast College’s Higher Making the decision to study at Yorkshire Coast College could Education Course Guide, designed with you change your life forever. If you’re looking to study in a truly creative environment, with industry experts and specialists who in mind, and detailing the fantastic range of know exactly what you need to learn. Yorkshire Coast College could courses on offer at Scarborough’s favourite kick-start the career you’ve always dreamed of. further and higher education college. We keep class numbers low and employ tutors who have lots of experience in your chosen subject area. They work in partnership with universities and employers, helping you progress onto further qualifications or start your journey into employment.
When you choose a higher education course at Yorkshire Coast College, you will study at either Westwood Campus or Lady Edith’s Drive Campus. Westwood Campus once housed the renowned Stephen Joseph Theatre, and still hosts shows and events in the historic theatre in the round. Westwood is situated in the Creative Sector of Scarborough, close to Woodend Creative which houses a range of new, vibrant businesses.
WELCOME
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WHY YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE? LIVING IN SCARBOROUGH If you are looking for a place to study in a truly creative Scarborough is a popular coastal resort that forms part of a district that environment, with industry specialists, then look no further than includes 45 miles of beautiful coastline and a large area of the North Yorkshire Coast College. York Moors National Park. Residents and visitors enjoy the natural contrasts of rugged seascapes, beautiful architecture, wild moors, lush We offer a select choice of degree level study and work in forest yet still close to sites of modern industry. partnership with universities and employers to start you on your path to a fantastic and successful career. The town of Scarborough is considered by some to be the United Kingdom’s first seaside resort, since the discovery of the medicinal We also believe in providing a place where properties of the Spa Waters in 1626. The town is situated around two learning is an enjoyable and inspirational magnificent bays, divided by a headland on which stand the remains of experience for everyone and where our a 12th Century castle. students are supported every step of There are numerous facilities to keep you entertained, including the the way so that they can continue their Spa Complex and Conference Centre, Futurist Theatre, Stephen Joseph personal development. Theatre, an indoor pool, sports centres, nightclubs and bars with live music available on most nights of the week. Boasting a rich heritage, Scarborough itself has much to offer to you. In a really diverse part of Scarborough’s museums and art galleries have a constantly changing the country, with rugged cliffs and meandering woodland pathways, programme of activities. alongside the bustling town centre with its busy café culture and unique shopping facilities, you’ll never fail to be surprised as you Scarborough is a great gateway for sport and leisure opportunities such turn the next corner. as surfing, sailing, jet-skiing, rowing, mountain biking, or hiking. For further information please contact our Higher Education Admissions If you’re not from the area, and you’re looking for a great place to study, Team on 01723 356292 or email [email protected] make a point of visiting soon; you’ll be surprised at what’s on offer. A GREAT PLACE TO BE
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LIFE ON CAMPUS As a student at Yorkshire Coast College you are able to take advantage of the many great facilities on site, which includes the following:
Sports Facilities The Refectory and AURA Salon Fledglings the Square Cat Café Restaurant The Lady Edith’s Drive Campus If it’s brain food you’re after then Our professional hairdressing Our contemporary restaurant is home to our multi-purpose the Refectory at our Lady Edith’s and beauty therapy salons are based at our Lady Edith’s Drive Sports Hall and Fitness Suite. Drive Campus and the Square Cat open to the public and offer the Campus has a reputation of It offers a well-equipped gym Café at the Westwood Campus full range of treatments to leave training the region’s top chefs and sports facility at a very offer an exciting range of food you feeling radiant and healthy. such as the Michelin starred competitive rate to students to suit all tastes. They are open James Martin, Andrew Pern and Students are guided by our and members of the public. from 8.30am serving breakfast, James McKenzie. experienced staff and you’ll paninis, pizza, jacket potatoes The Sports Hall is available for receive all the professional We are open to members of the and a great range of low-cost hire for football, badminton, treatment you’d expect, from public for lunch and dinner and sandwiches and drinks. netball, volleyball, cricket nets a warm welcome, to a full students also hold a number of and tennis. consultation. Along with a full speciality themed nights. From range of hairdressing services, gourmet evenings, to Italian, Call 01723 356260 for further we offer everything from Caribbean and Greek nights, details and to book. eyelash tints to manicures and there is something to tantalise massages. Why not ask about everyone’s taste buds. our special packages such as Call 01723 356137 for more bridal and prom night services? details or to book. Call 01723 356163 to book your appointment. LIFE ON CAMPUS
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STUDENT UNION
Student Life Opportunities You can lead your union by becoming a member of the Student When you start college you’ll find a Executive Committee. This is an opportunity for you to arrange events community of people just like you who want and activities to get students involved in college life and you can to get together and take part in activities represent the college nationally and work with the National Union of outside of their course. The Student Students. You could also become a Learner Representative for your Common Room is based at the heart of the course. Our students are important to us and we like our students to have a voice so that we can listen to ideas and requests. Lady Edith’s Drive Campus. You can relax and meet new friends or enjoy a variety of Every year each class will elect their own representative who will have activities to keep you busy. the opportunity to work closely with the Student Liaison Co-ordinator and meet with the Management Team. Learner Representatives have There’s more to college life than just learning, it’s a place to become the ability to tell us what changes students would like to make to the involved in charity, social and community centered activities that college and how we can make it a better place to study. will help to promote social and self-development. You can also play an active role in helping to continually improve the college through Enrichment Student Voice. There is a full enrichment programme for you to get involved in. These are exciting activities which compliment your learning and will help you to develop your social skills. In addition to this, you can request a specific event such as paintballing, fundraising or going on a trip. All of these things will broaden your experiences and enhance your CV. Find out about this during induction and start getting involved. STUDENT UNION
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HOW TO APPLY AT YCC Expert information, advice and guidance is available from the Higher Education Admissions Team to assist you in choosing the right course. In addition to our prospectus, we can provide you with individual course details providing more information before you apply.
FULL-TIME STUDY You may be asked to achieve specific UCAS or Tarrif points (for example grade C in named subjects). UCAS will inform you what is For full-time entry on to any of the higher education programmes, required to gain entry onto the course and when you must meet the you must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions conditions of your offer. Service (UCAS). UCAS will inform you if an offer of a place is not made for the All courses can be found on the website: www.ucas.com. The UCAS programme(s) you have applied. However, in the case of unsuccessful code for Yorkshire Coast College is Y80. applications, Yorkshire Coast College will advise you of alternative Once completed, your application is sent to the institutions to which choices you may wish to consider. you have applied. The admissions tutor for the course will then carefully read the application, check to see if the entry requirements Unconditional Offer for that course have already been met or are likely to be met and An unconditional offer means that you have met all the entry then make you an offer. requirements. You may need to provide proof of your qualifications. The offer may also specify other requirements, such as medical Conditional Offer conditions or a Criminal Record Bureau check (CRB), that you must A ‘conditional offer’ of a place means that you will have to meet meet before you can join the course. certain conditions which are usually based on your qualifications, exams and/or specific assessments. Accepting An Offer Once you have received an offer of a place you will be required to HOW TO APPLY AT YCC confirm your acceptance.
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CHILDCARE GRANT LOAN REPAYMENT FINANCE The Childcare Grant helps with the cost of childcare with a registered Repayments of the tuition fee and living cost loan will not need to or approved childcare provider. If you qualify, the Childcare be repaid until the April after you have left the programme and are Financial Help Available LIVING COST LOAN Grant could cover as much as 85% of your childcare costs during earning over £21,000 a year. The amount you repay is linked to your term-time and holidays. annual income and is currently 9% of all earnings above the £21,000. There is plenty of financial support available for full-time students such This will help cover your living costs throughout the academic year. The more you earn the more you repay. For example; earnings of as student loans, grants and scholarships. You may also be eligible for How much you get depends on your household income and the actual How much you get depends on where you will be living whilst studying £25,000 a year you would repay £30 per month. council tax relief and help is available for students with disabilities, and your household income and will be repayable after you have left costs of your childcare. This is paid on top of the standard student children or adult dependants. the programme. The maximum amounts are: finance package, and does not have to be paid back. Council Tax Relief TUITION FEE LOAN Parental Home £4,375 LOAN INTEREST You may be able to get Council Tax Relief depending on the number of You will not have to find the money to pay for your fees either before or Elsewhere £5,500 Student loans are not like commercial loans. They are subsidised by adults in the household. A full Council Tax bill is based on two adults whilst you are studying. All eligible students can get a repayable tuition living in a household. London £7,675 the Government and attract a low cost interest rate. fee loan to cover the cost of the programme. This money is paid direct to Yorkshire Coast College and you will not have to start paying it back Full-time students are not ‘counted’ towards this number. If there are until you have left the programme and are earning over £21,000. DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE Up until the April after Rate of Inflation (RPI) + 3% fewer than two in the household you may be eligible for a discount. leaving University If you have a disability, mental health condition or specific learning To apply you need to take a certificate from Yorkshire Coast College Maintenance Grant difficulty you can apply for this non-repayable grant. It can help pay for (available after the start of the programme) to your local council tax Earnings below £21,000 Rate of Inflation (RPI) office. Visit the Administration Office to collect your certificate. This helps cover your living costs throughout the academic year and you the extra costs you may have during your programme as a result of your do not have to pay it back. The maximum grant is £3,250; how much you disability, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. For Access to Learning Fund receive is dependant on your household income. The amount of grant more information, visit the website: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Earnings £21,000 - £41,000 Rate of Inflation (RPI) + 3% you receive will affect the amount of Maintenance Loan you can borrow. (on a sliding scale depending on income) PARENTS’ LEARNING ALLOWANCE This is a Government fund available through the University Centre Grimsby and provides help for students who are suffering financial Income Living Cost Grant The Parents’ Learning Allowance is an additional grant available to Earnings above £41,000 Rate of Inflation (RPI) + 3% hardship whilst studying. After assessment students may receive £25,000 £3,250 full-time students with dependent children. You could receive between either a non-repayable grant or short term loan. £30,000 £2,341 £50 and £1,508 for 2010/2011. How much you get depends on your household income. This is paid on top of the standard student finance £35,000 £1,432 MORE INFORMATION package, and doesn’t have to be paid back. £40,000 £523 If you still have questions about money matters please don’t £45,000 £0 hesitate to contact us in Admissions on 01723 356109 or email [email protected] and ask us to contact you.
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WHAT FINANCIAL HELP CAN I GET IF I STUDY PART-TIME?
TUITION FEE LOAN Where To Apply For Funding
The amount of the loan will depend on the proportion of a full-time Student Finance England is a partnership between the Department programme you are studying each year. The lower limit is 25% and for Innovation Universities and Skills and the Student Loans Company the upper limit is 75%. Ltd to provide financial support on behalf of the Government to students entering higher education in the UK. Higher education Contact us in Admissions for information on the intensity of your students from England can use its secure system to apply for finance course of study 01723 356109. online, and parents and partners can support an application online. Student Finance England will help you work out the financial support PART-TIME LOAN REPAYMENT you’ll get, apply for finance and keep track of your payments. Liability to repay the loan starts from the April after the third You can create an online student finance account and use it to apply anniversary of the start date of the programme, even if your study is earlier than in previous years, manage your student finance account continuing, no repayments will be made unless you are earning more online, use the Student Finance Calculator for a quick guide to how than £21,000. much you can get. There are so many options available, don’t be put If the part -time programme lasts less than three years, then you will off at the first hurdle. Our Administration Office can help you with all be liable to repay from the April after leaving higher education. No financial matters. Please contact us on 01723 356109. Alternatively repayments will be made unless you are earning more than £21,000. visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance or contact Student Finance England’s Customer helpline 0845 300 5090. Your goals may not be as hard to reach as you think!
WHAT FINANCIAL HELP CAN I GET IF I STUDY PART-TIME?
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EQUIVALENT LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS (ELQ)
If you are a UK or EU student thinking about studying for a second degree or a qualification equivalent to or lower than your current higher education qualification we will regrettably have to charge you higher fees (the same as most universities and other higher education institutions). This is because the Government is no longer providing funding for students with equivalent level qualifications (ELQ). Financial support for the course may also be affected by your current qualification, so we would advise you to speak with the HE Admissions & Administration Office for further information about available funding.
EXEMPTIONS
Students applying to higher education may be exempt from ELQ status if studying on particular programmes, for example, Foundation Degrees. This may be subject to change and applicants should enquire of their own status before enrolling on a programme of study.
If you are in receipt of a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) because you have a disability or specific learning difficulty then you will be exempt from the ELQ policy and you will be treated the same as other undergraduate students. EQUIVALENT LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS (ELQ)
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HOW DOES THE TARIFF WORK? • It is a points system used to report achievement for entry • For Tariff score for Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) see requirements to higher education in a numerical format. The the appropriate qualification. ASL can contribute a maximum tables establish agreed equivalencies between different types of of 120 points to the overall Tariff score for the Advanced Diploma. qualifications. It provides comparisons between applicants with • Points for the AAT Level 3 NVQ in Accounting came into effect different types and volumes of achievement. for entry to Higher Education in 2009 onwards. • Points can be aggregated from the different qualifications • The points for the International Baccalaureate (IB) are awarded included in the Tariff. to candidates who achieve the IB Diploma. • There is no ceiling to the number of points which can be • Achievement at a lower level will be subsumed into the higher accumulated. level, i.e. AS points will be subsumed into the A level points for • There is no double counting - applicants cannot count the same the same subject. or similar qualifications twice. • The same principle applies to Scottish Highers and Advanced • The points shown are for the BTEC National Award, Certificate Highers, VCE A levels and Double Awards, Functional Skills and and Diploma introduced into centres from September 2002. Music Awards at different levels or grades. • Further information on OCR grades and Tariff points can be • All certificated Functional Skills in Application of Number, found on the UCAS website. Communication and IT will attract points whether achieved through proxy or not. • The points for Advanced and Progression Diplomas came into effect for entry to Higher Education from 2010. Advanced Diploma = Progression Diploma plus Additional & Specialist Learning (ASL). Tariff points have not yet been award for grade A*. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (UCAS Tariff)
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Learning Resources Centre (LRC)
Throughout your time at Yorkshire Coast College, you will have access to all the The Learning Resource Centres: facilities and the support you need to help you achieve fantastic results. The college has two well resourced libraries with over 28,000 books across two sites. The • Have two well stocked libraries with access Learning Resource Centre also subscribes to over 65 journals and online resources to all the materials you need to support your to support your studies. The online resources can be accessed via Moodle, the course. college’s virtual learning environment. • Give access to over 28,000 resources and There are more than 200 study places across both campuses, including areas for more than 200 mixed study spaces. quiet study and group work. • Subscribe to over 65 journals and online resources. We have over 100 computers available for your use, including PCs, Windows 7 laptops and Macs. WiFi access is available at both sites for you to use your own laptop. • Provide networked PCs and Macs in dedicated learning spaces. High quality printing and photocopying facilities are provided for student use and all students have individual accounts through the college network for file storage, email • Have daily local and national newspapers and Internet access. available for reference. • Offer a flexible working environment The well-stocked College stationery shop caters for all your stationery needs, and the provide a well stocked stationery shop. Careers/Connexions Centre offers a comprehensive collection of careers materials. Free access to the British Library loan service ensures that any books currently out • Have dedicated careers materials. of stock, or any archival materials you may require are readily available to support • Have highly qualified and helpful staff. your studies. Inter-site transfers are also available.
Highly qualified LRC Facilitators are happy to advise and assist with any problems you might have, whether it is using resources, accessing academic research, Harvard Referencing, study skills or IT related matters. LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC)
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
We believe that every student at Yorkshire Coast College should be given the opportunity to learn and achieve regardless of their disability or previous educational experience.
The Additional Learning Support team helps students who find they have a barrier to learning. This may be a physical disability such as mobility problems or sight impairment; a learning disability such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD or other difficulties such as mental health.
The team can offer students various types of support depending on their needs; this can be discreet in class support, one-to-one support, adapted equipment for a variety of disabilities such as adapted chairs, voice recorders or the use of laptops. We also have two Dyslexia tutors who can assist students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia and can offer study skills sessions.
The department has close links with Social Services, the NHS Mental Health teams and local schools. The communication between the department and these external agencies ensures that students receive the most suitable support during their time at Yorkshire Coast College.
If you would like to contact the team to discuss your needs, please call us on 01723 356214. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
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Gap Year - A year out between school or further education and Postgraduate - A programme studied after you have graduated from higher education - a chance to travel, work, get experience and an undergraduate degree. JARGON BUSTER expand your horizons. PPD - Personal Professional Development. Hardship Funds - Extra help for students in financial difficulties or for those who wouldn’t be able to get into higher education without Programme - Your chosen study route. Examples of programmes Higher education has its own language and you may not understand every acronym. Here are a more support. They’re available once you have started your course. include the Journalism degree programme - a three year full-time programme of study leading to the award of BA Journalism. few of the terms used that should help when applying for funding and using this prospectus. Higher Education - Study at Higher National Certificate (HNC) Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FD), degree and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - The professional status you need APCL - Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning. DDA - Disability Discrimination Act. postgraduate levels. to obtain to teach in state maintained schools in England and Wales. See www.canteach.gov.uk APEL - Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning. DRC - Disability Rights Commission. Honours (Hons) - Indicates a level of attainment attached to a BA SENDA - Special Education Needs and Disability Act. APL - Accreditation of Prior Learning. DSA - Disabled Students’ Allowance. This covers extra cost associated or BSc. with your disability. SPLD - Specific Learning Difficulties, e.g. Dyslexia. Award Degrees - Diplomas, Certificates and other qualifications. HNC/HND - Higher National Certificate and Higher National Finals - The final exams taken by students at the end of their study. Most Diploma. Semester - Block of study containing the modules of your BA - Bachelor of Arts. degrees or higher education qualifications today rely far less on the results Level - Our modular programmes are divided into levels, for instance, programme. BSc - Bachelor of Sciences. from finals and tend to combine final exams with assessment throughout level 4 corresponds to the first year of a full-time programme. Level Single Honours - A degree programme focusing on one main subject, the course. Bursaries - A bursary is a monetary award made by an institution to a 5 to the second year, level 6 to the final year. A part-time student may or a group of related subjects. student to assist in the development of their education, intended to cover Foundation Degree - A flexible, vocational qualification usually involving take two years or longer to pass a level (this is why we don’t just call Term - The periods when you are required to attend college (between course related costs such as books, equipment, travel and study aids. work based study. Graduates of Foundation Degrees can, if they wish, them ‘years’). holidays). undertake further study to achieve a BA or BSc degree. CATS - Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme is used to monitor, Masters - Advanced degrees such as MA, MSc and MPhil. TTA - The Teacher Training Agency which is responsible for raising record and reward passage through a higher education course and to Freshers - Students beginning their time at a university are often Module - A chunk of study covering a particular topic. Successfully standards in schools in England and Wales, by attracting able and facilitate movement between courses and institutions. referred to as ‘Freshers’ and a Freshers’ Week may be organised to passing a module earns credit towards an award. Most modules fit committed people to teaching, and by improving the quality of introduce them to university or college life. This can include social Cert HE - A level 4 programme of higher education. into a particular level of a programme. teacher training. See www.canteach.gov.uk events as well as an introduction to libraries and other resources. Clearing - This is the system operated by UCAS to allocate students places NUS (National Union of Students) - The organisation that represents UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions System) - The central on courses that still have vacancies after A level results come out. students and looks after their interests. organisation that handles applications for full-time undergraduate degrees, Foundation Degrees and HNDs. Credit - As you progress through a programme, you earn credits. Credits Part One, Part Two - Part One is level 4, the first year of a full-time entitle you to awards, for instance, 360 credits are needed for a degree programme or the longer part-time equivalent. Part Two is the rest Undergraduate - Higher education programmes to degree level and award. Credits can sometimes be transferred to other programmes, of the degree programme, e.g. the second and third year of a full- below (such as HND, Foundation Degree) are called undergraduate. other institutions, even worldwide. time degree.
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PICK A DAY TO VISIT
Familiarising yourself with the Yorkshire Coast College is the best way to learn about us and what we offer. There are many opportunities throughout the year for you to seek advice and guidance about all of our courses:
OPEN DAYS 2012 Tuesday 10th January 2012 4.30pm - 8pm Wednesday 14th March 2012 4pm - 7pm Tuesday 8th May 2012 4pm - 7pm Saturday 9th June 2012 9am - 2pm Monday 20th August 2012 4pm - 7pm Thursday 30th August 2012 4pm - 7pm Wednesday 31st October 2012 2.30pm - 6.30pm
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ATTENDANCE BA Historical and 3 years full-time COURSE START DATE Performance September Why this course? • Industry experience through placements ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Costume for Applicants require at least one of the • All tutors are continuing practitioners within the following; a minimum of 200 points gained Stage and Screen industry and the work produced by our students is at A level, completion of a BTEC foundation creative, beautifully constructed and fit for purpose course in Art and Design or a BTEC national • Varied and exciting programme of visiting lecturers diploma in a relevant subject (Fashion and This exciting costume degree is delivered by a team of highly experienced practitioners from Ruff Makers to Moulding and Casting Experts Textiles) plus completion of a satisfactory who have worked extensively within the ‘costume’ industry. We can therefore, offer our portfolio of work. Students without traditional students a range of excellent placements through our own contacts. • The course culminates in a spectacular entry requirements will be considered on an The course itself focuses on developing essential, creative and practical skills for costume performance based exhibition, which is attended individual basis. All applicants will be required production and design combined with textiles and a sound business perspective. The by professionals from the industry. This provides to attend an interview. course has two exceptional patrons Jane Law and Oscar winning costume designer students with the opportunity to sell their work and meet prospective employers COURSE ASSESSED ON Jenny Beavan. You will be assessed in a range of ways. Jane Law is an internationally renowned costumier and has made costumes for What you will study Practical work will be assessed by at least two numerous films including Snow White , Black Dahlia and The Man in the Iron Mask. This is a hands-on course, which includes developing of your tutors and written work is assessed projects from initial research and design ideas to realising by essays, journals and portfolios. Your hard Jenny Beavan has designed costumes for films including Room with a View, The King’s concepts and constructing full costumes. Placements work culminates in a final year degree show to Speech, Sherlock Holmes and many more. are integral to the course and recently we have had which industry contacts are invited. Each patron generously awards a prize to a graduating student giving them the students working with the independent film company Duchy Parade Films, Buxton Opera, Stephen Joseph CAMPUS opportunity to work along side these industry specialists. Past winners have worked on Theatre and Qudos. We provide strong basic training Westwood Campus the films Prince of Persia , Cherie and Sherlock Holmes 2. in costume construction, history of fashion and Applications: Through UCAS dress and textiles used within costume. Our patrons WHAT NEXT • The degree course is structured to develop skills for industry. It is are internationally renowned costumiers, Jane Law Institute code: Y80 expected that our graduates go straight into employment, or continue to develop and Jenny Beavan. Campus Code: W BA HISTORICAL AND PERFORMANCE their skills on a postgraduate course.
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ATTENDANCE What you will study 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time BA Fine Art Traditional painting and drawing techniques will be taught and developed alongside contemporary methodology. By level 6 you will COURSE START DATE be expected to have developed a clear vision of your future after September graduation and have acquired the creative and intellectual skills ENTRY REQUIREMENTS necessary to negotiate a pathway into employment or professional Applicants require at least one of the practice. This is a unique course within the region and highly regarded as an experience that prepares students for careers as artists or in following; a minimum of 200 points gained The broad aim of this programme is to develop the technical and related creative industries. The teaching staff are professional artists at A level, completion of a BTEC Foundation intellectual skills required to be an artist or related professional within Course in Art and Design or a BTEC National with a national and international profile and at the centre of the the creative industries. To enable you to seek, through the development of Diploma in a relevant subject (Fashion and Northern School of Painting based in Scarborough. personal attributes and generic skills a range of career opportunities. Textiles) plus completion of a satisfactory portfolio of work. Students without traditional The course sets itself firmly within the framework of art history and The course is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and entry requirements will be considered on an culture, to develop a highly critical and personal response to projects techniques required for each level, to help you achieve in level 6 individual basis All applicants will be required and personal practice. You will be taught methods and materials the ability to critique through research and advanced scholarship to attend and interview. during the first semester which synthesises creative experimentation your own ideas and working methodology within the context of contemporary practice. COURSE ASSESSED ON and media exploration. You will be assessed in a range of ways. Why this course? Year one will develop the technical skills required to visualise ideas and Practical work will be assessed by at least • Study with industry professionals and working artists. to gain confidence in the communication of your thoughts. The study two of your tutors and written work is of art history will support the critical framework for your practice. • Opportunity to travel abroad via residentials, with the possible assessed by essays, journals and portfolios. Year two is more specific, at this point we expect students to be options of New York, Paris, Amsterdam or Barcelona. Your hard work culminates in a final year thinking about contextual research at a much higher level, to develop degree show. • Fantastic facilities and an inspirational local environment. a wider perception of contemporary practice. This level encourages CAMPUS • Voice box lectures - Sir Peter Blake, Richard Seymore, Sir independence through a series of self initiated projects. Year three is Christopher Frayling and many more. Westwood Campus all about developing the higher level skills required for professional practice as a graduating student. To be able to critique, communicate Applications: Through UCAS and frame your own ideas and work within contemporary practice. WHAT NEXT • This degree is structured to allow for diversity of You will also develop IT skills related to study, professional practice Institute code: Y80 pathways within the arts, business or education. You may wish to and the presentation of written work. Campus Code: W BA FINE ART progress to postgraduate programmes offered across Europe. SECTION TWO For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk ucas code W100 33 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
ATTENDANCE 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time FdSc COURSE START DATE September Operations Why this course? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Taught by people who also practice in the industry Standard entry requirements for the • Modules are based around the working environment and link programme is 120 UCAS points. However Management directly to your own employment/placement applications from non-traditional learners (Manufacturing and Service Industries) who lack formal academic qualifications are What you will study encouraged. All applicants will be interviewed, Whilst aimed at those working in the manufacturing and service and where necessary set an appropriate piece sectors, the benefit of this programme to you as a student may of work and a judgement made taking into increase your earning potential and specialist knowledge and can account their academic potential and relevant be used in any environment. You will learn business improvement experience. This innovative and highly relevant programme has been developed to theories and techniques and how they interlink with other functions meet the specific needs of the manufacturing and service sectors in a COURSE ASSESSED ON within the industry as well as core management theories and skills global context. The course will be assessed on a mix of such as Human Resource Management, IT and Finance. methods including work based projects, It provides a high quality vocational programme that will enable you exams, presentations, essays and to achieve both career and personal development aspirations. It also case studies. provides a unique opportunity for employers to invest in their employees as a core strategy to develop their business. CAMPUS Lady Edith’s Drive Applications: Direct to Yorkshire WHAT NEXT • This programme is a recognised qualification in Coast College its own right but there is the opportunity for you to progress on Institute code: Y80 to the BSc Operations Management (Manufacturing and Service Industries) top up. Any career where operations are a key Campus Code: LED component of the company should also be available and suitable FdSc OPERTATIONS MANAGEMENT for you to move in to. (MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES) SECTION FOUR For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk ucas code tbc 35 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
ATTENDANCE 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time FdSc Food COURSE START DATE September Manufacturing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Standard entry requirement for the programme is 120 UCAS points. However applications from Management non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications are encouraged. All applicants will be interviewed, and where necessary set an appropriate piece of work and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and This programme has been specially designed to provide real, tangible Why this course? relevant experience. benefits to both student and employer. Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and • Taught by people who also practice in the industry Applicants may also be admitted with credit for Humberside have a high concentration of food manufacturers. prior certificated learning (APCL) or work/life As a result, many local production operatives and team leaders • Modules are based around the working environment and link directly to your own employment/placement experience or other uncertificated learning (APEL). increasingly manage and undertake complex tasks.
COURSE ASSESSED ON Many have entered the industry from non-academic backgrounds What you will study The course will be assessed on a mix of and benefit from career progression routes which result in valuable The FdSc Food Manufacturing Management is a distinctive methods including work based projects, exams, formal qualifications. programme and designed to meet the needs of manufacturing and presentations, reports and essays. service organisations. Managing improvements in food production CAMPUS is the overarching theme of this applied management programme which examines the functional aspects of organisations with a food Lady Edith’s Drive manufacturing focus such as new product development, food chemistry Applications: Direct to Yorkshire WHAT NEXT • This programme is a recognised qualification in and microbiology and food manufacturing technology, whilst sharing Coast College its own right but there is the opportunity for you to progress on complimentary common applied management modules in Logistics, to the BSc Food Manufacturing Management top up. Any career Human Resource Management, IT and Finance. Institute code: Y80 where food manufacturing management is a key component of the Campus Code: LED fdSc FOOD MANUFACTURING company should also be available and suitable for you to move in to.
MANAGEMENT SECTION FOUR For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk ucas code tbc 37 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
ATTENDANCE 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time BSc Operations COURSE START DATE September Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (Manufacturing and Service Industries) Applicants should hold a Foundation Degree, Higher National Certificate or Higher National [Top Up] Diploma in an appropriately related discipline. The college encourages applications from students who lack formal academic qualifications and all such applicants will be set an appropriate piece of work and a judgement made taking From start to completion, this first-rate programme is fast-paced, Why this course? into account their academic potential and innovative and highly relevant, designed to meet the unique needs of relevant experience. All applicants, irrespective • Taught by people who also practice in the industry today’s manufacturing sector within a global context. of entry qualifications, will be required to attend • Modules are based around the working environment and link an interview. It is a high quality vocational programme that enables students to directly to your own employment/placement COURSE ASSESSED ON achieve both career and personal development aspirations while providing a unique opportunity for employers to invest in their What you will study The course will be assessed on a mix of employees and develop their business. methods including reports, essays, The BSc Operations Management (Manufacturing and Service examinations, vivas and a dissertation. Industries) is a distinctive programme and designed to meet the needs of manufacturing and service-related organisations. The programme CAMPUS offers students the potential to acquire specialist knowledge, armed Lady Edith’s Drive with the up-to-date theory and practical skills necessary to develop in to a confident and competent manager. Their understanding of Applications: Direct to Yorkshire WHAT NEXT • This programme opens up opportunities for change and knowledge of the global business environment make Coast College progression within the industry or could lead in to posts in education them particularly suited to today’s rapidly evolving markets. Institute code: Y80 as a lecturer or in research. Postgraduate programmes are widely available which would offer natural academic progression. Campus Code: LED BSc OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SECTION FOUR For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk ucas code tbc 39 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
ATTENDANCE 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time BSc Food COURSE START DATE September Manufacturing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants should hold a Foundation Degree, Higher National Certificate or Higher National Management Diploma in an appropriately related discipline. [Top Up] The college encourages applications from students who lack formal academic qualifications and all such applicants will be set an appropriate piece of work and a judgement made taking into This programme aims to produce successful and resourceful Why this course? account their academic potential and relevant managers within the food manufacturing sector expanding experience. All applicants, irrespective of entry • Taught by people who also practice in the industry. experience to take into account outside influences which affect the qualifications, will be required to attend highly competitive global industry. • Modules are based around the working environment and link an interview. directly to your own employment/placement. COURSE ASSESSED ON It is a high quality vocational programme that enables students to achieve both career and personal development aspirations while What you will study The course will be assessed on a mix providing a unique opportunity for employers to invest in their of methods including reports, essays, The BSc Food Manufacturing Management is a distinctive examinations, vivas and a dissertation. employees and develop their business. programme and designed to meet the needs of food manufacturing related organisations. The programme offers students the CAMPUS potential to acquire specialist knowledge, armed with the up- Lady Edith’s Drive to-date theory and practical skills necessary to develop in to a confident and competent manager. Their understanding of change Applications: Direct to Yorkshire and knowledge of the product development global business Coast College environment make them particularly suited to today’s rapidly Institute code: Y80 evolving markets. WHAT NEXT • Programmes are widely available which would offer Campus Code: LED BSc Food Manufacturing natural academic progression.
Management SECTION FOUR For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk ucas code tbc 41 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
ATTENDANCE - 2 years, 4 hours per week, plus Why this course? tutorials and private study time Professional • A residential specialist conference held at the COURSE START DATE - September University of Huddersfield offers you the opportunity Graduate to experience university life and develop your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS subject specific skills and abilities through practical PGCE - Where the subject of the degree is different to activities and seminars taken with your peers. the subject the candidate is teaching, then they must Certificate possess other qualifications relating to that subject at • Excellent teaching facilities. NVQ level 3 or above. in Education / What you will study Certificate in Education - Minimum level 3 in the The programme is structured around modules that subject area you are teaching. All candidates must Certificate in are based on different aspects of teachers’ work such be in paid employment, as a teacher or trainer, for as designing learning materials, assessing students and a minimum of 150 hours teaching (at least 75 hours evaluating teaching and learning. teaching in any one year) at a recognised training or Education educational establishment and will normally have a The programme aims to equip students with: minimum of two years post-qualification “field” experience relating to their main teaching area where • The confidence and practical skills necessary to this is a vocational subject. Voluntary teaching or manage a variety of learning situations. training may be acceptable if undertaken on behalf This part-time, in-service course leads to a professional qualification in further, of a charity registered with the Charities Commission. higher and adult education and training. • The knowledge and understanding needed to appreciate the place of their skills in the general context of further COURSE ASSESSED ON If you are currently teaching or training young people or adults these courses and higher education. The assessment strategy provides the opportunity provide a way for you to develop your teaching skills, reflect on current ideas about to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes education and creatively explore the professional opportunities open to you. • The ability to identify their present and future needs through reflection, analysis and the integration of for professional development, to play a full part in the theory with practice. Each module clearly specifies administrative and curriculum development activities the learning outcomes. of colleges or training organisations.
CAMPUS: Lady Edith’s Drive For an informal discussion and more details, PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE WHAT NEXT • This course enables you to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Applications: Through UCAS Skills (QTLS) status for those teaching in appropriate contexts. It does not lead please call 01723 356103. Institute code: Y80 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION / to Qualified Teach Status (QTS) for those intending to teach in schools. Campus Code: LED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION SECTION FIVE For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk Prog. YCC Cert Ed (PGCE) 43 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
ATTENDANCE 1 year full-time Access to Higher Education COURSE START DATE September (Health & Social Studies) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is designed for those with a mature attitude to learning, who can demonstrate the Why this course? potential to benefit from the course. Students Many adults have the potential and ability to study for a degree or professional will also be required to undertake a literacy & qualification but have been unable to do so because their education was numeracy assessment at interview. disrupted due to family, financial, social or personal circumstances. They may COURSE ASSESSED ON have few, if any, formal qualifications, have been out of education for some years and thought that they had missed any opportunity to pursue goals of This course will be assessed through written If you want to go into higher education and study for a descriptions, essays, projects, portfolios, degree, but are held back by a lack of qualifications or higher education. presentations and time-constrained confidence, the Access to Higher Education course could What you will study assignments. be just what you need. This programme prepares you for degree level study, and can give you the CAMPUS Access to Higher Education diploma programmes are entry requirements you need for university in one academic year. You will Lady Edith’s Drive specifically designed to provide opportunities for adult go through many of the essential areas of study, developing skills such as: students, although there is no lower age limit, to progress Applications: Direct to Yorkshire to higher education. • Researching information Coast College • Essay writing Regulated by QAA, the Access to Higher Education Institute code: Y80 • Using available technologies qualification is widely recognised by UK universities and Campus Code: LED colleges. Other units you will study will be relevant to Health & Social Studies, such as: • Psychology • Sociology • Anatomy WHAT NEXT • Physiology ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION • Progress to a higher education programme
(HEALTH & SOCIAL STUDIES) SECTION FOUR For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk 45 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012
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