international at wakefeldcollege Welcome ...... 3 Excellent results ...... 4 Welcome Student success and progression ...... 5-9 A message from Tony Rex
Learning in and out of the classroom ...... 10
Support and facilities ...... 11
Wakefield – in the heart of the As an Assistant Principal at Wakefield College, I would like Leeds City Region ...... 12 to give you a brief introduction to the programmes of study you could follow as one of our international students. Travel and transport ...... 13
English as a foreign language ...... 14-15
A Levels ...... 16-21 Many of our international students choose to join In our University Centre, we offer our A Level programme. A Levels are recognised university-level courses including degrees Extended Diplomas ...... 22 around the world by universities and employers and foundation degrees in subjects such as International Foundation Programme . . . . . 23-24 and allow you to progress to a range of careers business and management, web design, game and higher education courses. Our A Level development, computing, health and Higher education ...... 25-29 programme is popular with our home students well-being, and sports coaching. Our too, giving you the chance to make friends with degree-level programmes have lower fees and How to apply ...... 30 UK students as you study together. You can learn smaller class sizes than most universities. More How much does it cost? ...... 31 what we offer at A Level on pages 16-21. information about this is on pages 25-29. A Levels are not the best choice for everyone. If Finally we have full-time Intensive English you know that you want a specific career, our courses for international students who need extended diplomas are a great option which to improve their English before progressing are very popular with our home students. onto an academic study programme. We You can choose to study for one of a range also offer additional English classes to all our of diplomas in areas such as business, sport, international students. You can read more art and design, performance, and IT. They are about this on pages 14-15. national qualifications, like A Levels, and are We hope you join us. recognised by most UK universities. You can find out more on page 22. On pages 23-24 you can read about our International Foundation Programmes. These one-year courses are very popular with international students and bridge the gap between the secondary education of your home country and university study in the UK. You will study on a specific subject pathway and will have the chance to develop higher level study skills needed to progress to study at a UK university.
2 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 3 Excellent Results Student Success And Progression A Level Results We pride ourselves on our student success!
Pass Rates
A Levels 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015
Art, Craft & Design n/a 100% 100% 100% Biology 95% 100% 93% 88% of our students are in employment or Business Studies 100% 94% 85% 96% further study 6 months after graduating Chemistry 93% 100% 93% 94% 96% (DLHE survey 2013/14) English Language 100% 100% 100% 94%
English Literature 100% 100% 100% 100%
English Language & Literature n/a n/a n/a 100%
Film Studies 100% 100% 100% 100%
Further Maths 100% (AS) 100% (AS) 100% (AS) 100%
Geography n/a n/a n/a 100% Graphic Communication 83% 100% 100% 100% This year’s A Level pass rate History 100% 100% 94% 100% of 97% was the 11th year in 97% Information & Communication Technology 100% 100% 100% 95% succession to exceed 95%
Law 96% 100% 100% 100%
Mathematics 100% 95% 100% 95%
Media Studies 100% 100% 100% 100%
Photography 100% 100% 100% 100% Physics 100% 100% 86% 100% Our Extended Diploma students produced Psychology 96% 73% 100% 94% another set of excellent results with 19 100% Sociology 98% 88% 100% 100% subjects achieving a 100% pass rate
14 A Level subjects achieved a 100% pass rate 100%
Overall student satisfaction The number of students achieving (National Student Survey 2014) 91% A* grades has doubled, made even more remarkable by the 33% increase in numbers of entries. 25 Extended Diploma students achieved 3 Distinction stars – the highest results possible! 25
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Callum Watts A Levels in Physics, Maths, and Chemistry “I came to Wakefield College because of the new facilities and the tutors are really easy to talk to. The College also offered me the right courses that I needed to progress. Doing my A Levels here means I can now go to my first choice university.” Our students who progressed to university, went to 69 different higher education institutions The library is home to our three-storey LibraryPlus facility, filled with computers, books, and in the UK. quiet and group study zones.
Luke Pettit A Levels in Accounting, Business, and ICT “I enrolled at Wakefield because of the state-of-the-art facilities and the friendly staff - the tutors are motivated and want their students to do well. Accountancy has helped me develop my mathematical skills in a business environment. It’s a subject I enjoy and has provided a unique and challenging way of learning.”
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Vy Phuong Nguyen Marceline Lekane Feuzeu International Foundation FdA Management and Business Programme in Business “I chose to study here because it’s in the city centre, “I found out about this course when I met the transport facilities are good, and the cost of Tran at the British Council Conference. I chose living is low. The tutors are wonderful - they’re the to study here at Wakefield College because it has best thing about studying at Wakefield! They’re so high quality facilities which are really convenient approachable and help with the simple things. I really and the staff are friendly and supportive. The like it here! After finishing my course I want to stay way of teaching is more practical than at here to continue my study in management. Then I home, and we use a mix of research from the want to go back home to Cameroon and work for a library, internet, and tutorial time. Learning bank. Eventually I want to set up my own business here in the UK has enabled me to apply my and create a playground for kids back home. If you knowledge and to see from peoples’ different are thinking of coming to study here, I’d advise you viewpoints. After finishing my course, I want to just go for it! The tutors are really patient and to continue my study of an undergraduate encourage you with your English. I used to be very business course at a UK university.” shy because of the language but now my English is better I feel more confident.”
8 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 9 Learning in and out of Support and Facilities the classroom
Our student community is mainly made Supporting you up of home students from the local area, We support you to make sure you get the best out of your studies! Our careers advisors are but the College has a mix of people from here to support you with your future plans, and we offer mentoring schemes to help students different backgrounds and countries. who aim to progress to top universities. Counselling, welfare, and financial support is available, Studying with us gives you opportunities and your personal tutor will have regular contact with you to measure your progress. to make friends, learn new things, and build on your skills. Our teachers are friendly and encourage you to achieve your full potential, but you Chieu Tran will learn outside the classroom too! We have opportunities to experience guest Representative for Asia speakers, work placements, and trips Tran is based in Saigon, Vietnam and works with students like including rock climbing, gorge walking, you who want to come and study here in the UK. She attends and Disneyland Paris. exhibitions to meet potential students like you and makes sure Your Students’ Union is here to support moving to study with us is as smooth as possible. and represent you and is a big part of College life. The Union organises events, trips, and societies to make sure you get Janet Delve the most out of College. Getting involved can really boost your chances of getting a International Co-ordinator job and a place at university. Janet is based in Wakefield and helps students like you settle into College life here in the UK. She will meet you on your first day in College, and You can also take part in activities support you through the enrolment process and sort out things like including: your host family accommodation, bank accounts, doctors, and meet you - trampolining regularly to check you are supported in your studies. - break/street dance - basketball - rugby union - football Carol McArthur - yoga & pilates Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Manager - boccia (disability friendly) - cheerleading Carol is based in Wakefield and works closely with Janet to make sure - chess you’re safe and looked after during your time with us. - cookery club - debating club - College newsletter Fantastic facilities Our modern libraries have books, magazines, DVDs, computers, quiet places for study, and facilities for scanning, printing, and photocopying. You can also access resources online from our computers or from home via the internet. Our new Science Centre in the Radcliffe Building has state-of-the-art laboratories as well as informal learning spaces. If you are on a higher education course or an international foundation programme you will have access to our new higher education hub which has a student lounge and study rooms. We also have a Starbucks café, for when you need to take a break from study.
10 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 11 Wakefield – in the heart of the Leeds City Region Travel and Transport
The Leeds City Region is in the centre of the country, making it easy to reach by car, bus, or Wakefield is a city near to Leeds in Entertainment train. There are two railway stations in Wakefield, and it’s a short journey to Leeds. The city Yorkshire, which is the biggest, and most The local area has activities and is within easy reach of two major international airports, being 20 miles from Leeds Bradford say friendliest, county in the UK. The entertainment to keep your free time and 50 miles from Manchester. If you fly into either of these airports to come study with us, area has a great mix of culture, arts, and fun-packed! Unity Works and Theatre we will arrange a free transfer for you to Wakefield. beautiful countryside, making it a great Royal Wakefield are exciting venues that place to live, work, and study. It’s easy host theatre, dance, film screenings, to reach by car, bus, or train, meaning music, comedy, and spoken word events. you can visit other great cities on our Shopping doorstep including Manchester, Leeds, Designer bargains are a short trip away Wakefield and Sheffield. Whatever you like, the 15 minutes from at Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, local area has something for you. Wakefield College to and great shopping centre Trinity Leeds Leeds City Centre is close by, and Leeds Corn Exchange has fantastic independent shops. Culture You can walk through countryside and admire the exhibits at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the Hepworth Gallery Manchester Leeds City is in town, and the Royal Armouries (1+ hours by train) Region museum is nearby in Leeds. Edinburgh Food The area has a wide range of food available including Vietnamese, Thai, and Japanese food at excellent restaurants such as NOM Deli, Chaophyraya, and Fuji Hiro. Liverpool Trips If you like to explore, you can visit the famous Yorkshire Dales and Peak District right on our doorstep! The city of York is a short journey away where you can explore Birmingham the York Minster, and the East Coast is perfect if you fancy a trip to the seaside.
Cardiff London (2 hours by train)
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If you want to learn English or develop your language skills, you’ll be in safe hands with us. We have modern facilities and professional, friendly staff. Our experienced tutors will give you English as excellent academic support and make learning English a positive and fun experience. Full-time EFL (Intensive English) Entry Requirements 5 GCSE subjects at grades A*-C, or the equivalent overseas public examination A minimum English Language Level of IELTS 4.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing a Foreign You must be aged 16 or over at the beginning of your course We know that students require different levels of support whilst learning English, and we are flexible to meet your needs. Our courses focus on the development of your communication skills, and will help you to improve your speaking and listening skills as well as your reading and written work. Classes run from September right through to June, and you will study 16 hours per Language week. You can attend from a minimum of four weeks up to a whole academic year (36 weeks). Course fees: £165 per week or £5,950 per year
Part-time EFL What better place to Taken with A Levels, International Foundation Programme, or Extended Diploma full-time programme learn English than England! You will attend EFL classes for 6 hours per week and will practise the skills you need to improve to fulfil your full potential on your full-time programme. Course fees: £500 per term
Groups and customised short programmes We are always delighted to welcome groups or colleagues from overseas. If you have a group with a specific focus, please contact us to explain your needs. We will develop a bespoke short course tailored to meet your requirements. Please contact us at TheInternationalCentre@wakefield.ac.uk for more details.
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Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Art, Craft & Design Film Studies Graphic What you will study What you will study Communication You’ll study a range of art, craft This course will deepen your What you will study AS/A Levels and design subjects, including understanding and enjoyment This is a creative course where textiles, painting, drawing, of film as a major art form of you’ll learn new skills in fashion, photography and print the twenty-first century. You’ll traditional methods and digital and then you’ll work in your study exploring film form, Our A Level programme lasts for two years software. You’ll explore a range Entry requirements chosen specialist area. British and American film, film of graphic media, techniques, and students usually choose three or four research and creative projects, subjects to study. Our Sixth Form offers 5 GCSE subjects at grades A*-C, or the and processes, using traditional and varieties of film experience and new technologies as part of a wide range of A Level subjects and you equivalent overseas public examination. - issues and debates. will receive additional academic English this practical course. The course A minimum English language level of offers a range of activities classes to support your study and extensive Course Name: guidance in applying for higher education. IELTS 5.0. that are set outside of the All A Levels are based at our Wakefield City You should normally be aged 16 or over at Media Studies Course Name: coursework projects, including Campus in the heart of the city. For more Adobe Photoshop skills and the beginning of the course and you must What you will study Photography information on any course please visit our Adobe Illustrator along with meet any subject-specific entry criteria. website: www.wakefield.ac.uk You’ll explore a wide range of What you will study drawing/mounting skills. media texts, audiences, and You will learn new skills media institutions. The course in traditional and digital will develop your understanding photography and use great through engagement with a facilities including studios, wide range of broadcast, print lighting equipment, cameras and electronic texts. You’ll and accessories, a darkroom also have the opportunity to and PCs with the latest editing create your own production software. You will also go pieces. You’ll study media on trips to see exhibitions representations and responses, and photograph on location, media production processes, including visits to galleries and media investigation & an overnight stay in London. production, and text, industry and audience.
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Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Accounting Business Studies Computer Science English Language English Literature English Language & Literature What you will study What you will study What you will study What you will study What you will study This course develops an This course can help you get The course focuses on abstract On this course you will learn If you enjoy reading, discussing What you will study understanding of the into a range of careers, as thinking, problem-solving, how to analyse a range of ideas and writing critical essays, The course is a combination of importance of effective it covers a wide variety of algorithmic and mathematical different types of texts using you’ll find this a stimulating language and literature, so if accounting information specialist areas, including reasoning, and requires similar linguistic methods. You will and challenging course. It you like reading and analysing systems and an awareness marketing and finance. It also thought processes to science explore language in use and involves the study of a range the effect of the writer’s of their limitations. You will gives you the opportunity and engineering subjects. It is how language varies in different of literature covering the main style, plus you have a creative study financial accounting and to start using skills from the strongly recommended that you contexts. You’ll also investigate genres of poetry, drama and streak and like to write your management accounting. classroom to the working world, consider taking A Level Maths a chosen topic of interest and prose from the time of Chaucer own fiction and non-fiction, be it a part-time job or your own as one of your other options produce a piece of original right up to the present day. this course is for you. You will business. given the content of the course. writing. There will be theatre visits and explore a range of texts and You’ll study a range of topics other educational trips. techniques, from blogs to Course Name: including programming, data poetry. Course Name: structures, algorithms, data Economics representation, databases, and Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Information and functional programming. Geography What you will study Communication History Law This course is for you if you Technology What you will study are interested in news topics Studying geography is about What you will study What you will study including the credit crunch, What you will study developing understanding of This course will allow you to This course will enable you to bankers’ bonuses, or the threat study the history of the early develop an understanding of This course will teach you how the people and environments of of a Euro meltdown. You’ll find modern and modern world. It the principles of English Law to use ICT to solve problems our world. You will understand out about the terms, concepts, will also develop your ability and the structure of major and aims to make you a interactions between physical theories and models in both to think critically, analyse the aspects of the English Legal competent and confident and human environments, both micro and macro economics nature of historical events, System. You will investigate user of computers but also to globally and in their locality. You and how to evaluate the effects discuss and debate from an how law is made and the develop your understanding will also gain knowledge and of economic agents for yourself. informed standpoint, and role of judges, juries and the of the role and impact of understanding of sustainable conduct independent research. legal profession. You will also technology within organisations development and its challenges. visit local courts as well as and society. participating in guest lectures from legal specialists.
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Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: French Biology Chemistry Psychology Physical Education What you will study What you will study What you will study What you will study What you will study This course gives you a Biology involves the study of a This is a fascinating and Psychology is a popular and To study this course you need to thorough grounding in the wide range of exciting topics, challenging subject. If you want fascinating subject that seeks be actively participating in sport language, grammar, and ranging from molecular biology to become a doctor this is an to explain human thoughts, at a high level, preferably as a structure. You will perfect to the study of ecosystems, essential subject for you to cognition and behaviour. If you member of a team. The course your written skills and develop and from micro-organisms to study at A Level. You will study enjoy analytical thinking and will give you the knowledge, oral fluency whilst learning mammoths. You will develop organic, inorganic and physical debate with an element of understanding and skills about the French way of life, your investigative and practical chemistry including assessment maths and science then this is relating to the scientific and culture and society through skills and study modules in of your investigative and the subject for you. practical aspects of physical media, family and lifestyle biology and disease, the variety practical skills developed by education. You’ll need to have a studies. There will also be an of living organisms, populations carrying out experiments in the high level of interest and ability opportunity to join in with a and the environment, and laboratory. Course Name: in science. residential visit to France. control in cells and organisms. Sociology Course Name: What you will study Course Name: Course Name: Maths Sociology is the study of “The tutors are really helpful and the Spanish Further Maths What you will study how social forces shape and If you enjoy and are confident mould human behaviour, handouts are in detail to help me with What you will study What you will study with maths, this is a demanding usually without our consent This course is designed as studying. It’s also easier to improve Spanish is the most widely and rewarding subject that or acknowledgement. It’s an an addition to the A Level spoken language in the world. could be for you. You’ll study ever-changing subject area that Mathematics course and your English when you live and work Studying this course opens up pure mathematics, statistics, makes you question how the introduces new topics such as with native English speakers. I also opportunities to live and work and decision maths. world works and often shines complex numbers and proof. all over the world. This course the spotlight on many different You’ll also study pure maths and applied to universities in the UK, but will build on your Spanish to forms of inequality that exist in mechanics. develop your skills of reading, our world today. chose to study here because the study writing and speaking. There will in class is condensed into two days per also be an opportunity to go on Course Name: a residential visit to Spain to week, compared to the other courses Physics learn more. which were spread out. After fnishing What you will study If you have an enquiring mind, this my course, I want to stay here at subject will give you a fascinating Wakefeld College and complete a insight into how the physical world works and the part it plays in the top-up degree. Eventually I want to functioning of our world and beyond. run my own human resources business.“ You may have the opportunity to visit the Large Hadron Collider at Uyen Tu Nguyen CERN. You must study A Level Maths FdA Management and Business alongside this course.
20 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 21 A minimum English language level of IELTS 5.0. You should normally be aged 16 or over at the beginning of the course and you must meet any course specific entry criteria. International Foundation Programme This programme provides excellent preparation if you wish to progress to university study in Extended the UK. Lasting for one year, the programme has a choice of pathways and leads to a diploma which is widely accepted by UK universities. You’ll receive additional academic English classes to support your study and extensive guidance in applying for higher education. Successful completion of an international foundation programme gives you a good chance Diplomas of getting a place on a university course. Entry requirements Our extended diplomas are ideal if you want to focus on a single area of study and Entry requirements You must have completed your home country’s secondary education, however this requirement may be waived for high achieving students. are recognised by most universities in the 5 GCSE subjects grades A*-C, or the UK as equivalent to 3 A Levels. You’ll be equivalent overseas public examination. A minimum English language level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. mainly assessed by coursework and there A minimum English language level You must be aged 17 or over at the beginning of the programme and you must meet any course-specific are few, if any exams. These courses usually of IELTS 5.0. entry criteria. take two years to complete and provide a You should normally be aged 16 or over at different route for students. You’ll receive Course Name: additional academic English classes to the beginning of the course and you must support your study and extensive guidance meet any course-specific entry criteria. Art & Design in applying for higher education. What you will study Textiles and fashion design, visual communication including graphic design, illustration, photography, and Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) animation, 3D design and crafts including furniture, ceramics, jewellery, and product and interior design. Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) How you can progress Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) Students completing this course went on to study courses including Fine Art at Leeds College of Art, Games Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services Design at Sheffield Hallam University, and Textile Design at De Montfort University. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design Course Name: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Business Management Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computer Games Design Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing/IT What you will study Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Business research, research project or dissertation, business communication, financial awareness, and law. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media (TV and Film) How you can progress Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Students completing this course went on to study courses including Marketing at Leeds Beckett University, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion Textiles Business and Management at University Centre at Wakefield College, and Investment and Financial Risk Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design Management at London City University. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Course Name: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music (Performance) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) What you will study Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) Maths, computer programming, web technologies, systems analysis, computer networks, databases, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) and C# programming. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography For further information on our courses, How you can progress Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences visit our website at: You can go on to study a range of degrees including forensic computing, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism www.wakefield.ac.uk/school-leaver/vocational-courses networking, or games design.
22 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 23 International Foundation Programme New University Centre for 2017! As part of our ambitious plans for higher education in Wakefield we expect to open a new University Centre at our Wakefield City Campus in 2017. The Course Name: Centre will be the home for our Business School and have specialist facilities for Humanities & Social Science university-level programmes in creative and digital subjects and engineering. It will provide even more opportunities for our higher education students to work What you will study with employers and graduate fully equipped to enter the world of work. Research project or dissertation, English language, history, psychology, and sociology. How you can progress Students completing this course went on to study courses including Social Work at University of York, Early Childhood Studies at Leeds Trinity University, and Law at Bournemouth University.
Course Name: Healthcare Professions What you will study Introduction to psycho-social method, psycho-social aspects of health, core biology, human biology, and counselling. How you can progress Students completing this course went on to study courses including Paramedic Practice at Sheffield Hallam University, Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, and Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at the University of Bradford.
Course Name: Science/Engineering What you will study Research project of dissertation, biology, chemistry, human biology, and further mathematics. How you can progress Students completing this course went on to study courses including Chemical Engineering at the University of Leeds, Physics with Astrophysics at the University of York, and Pharmacy at the University of Sunderland.
24 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 25 Business Higher Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: FdA Management and BA (Hons) Business FdA Marketing Business Enterprise and Management Management (An (An award of Teesside (Top up) (An award of award of Teesside education at University) Teesside University) University)
Develop your existing If you currently hold a Develop your existing academic knowledge foundation degree or Higher academic knowledge with a practical look into National Diploma (HND) you with a practical look into management and business can top up the course to get marketing management. enterprise. You will cover a full honours degree. Study You will cover topics like topics like employability, research methods, strategy, employability, accounting, If you are ready for university-level study, Entry requirements accounting, marketing, innovation, overseas marketing, information and we offer a growing list of higher education information and research, business and information research, human resources, courses which incorporate our three core Equivalent academic qualifications to human resources, and systems. innovation and much more. values of excellence, employability, and the UK qualifications required for the innovation. affordability. We offer 40 university-level programme courses across a range of subjects and we A minimum English Language Level of support you in achieving your academic IELTS 6.0 for foundation degrees and potential in every way. You’ll receive higher national diplomas Childhood additional academic English classes to A minimum English Language Level of Studies Health support your study. IELTS 6.5 for top-up degrees Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Excellence Employability Affordability FdA Young Children’s BA (Hons) Early Years FdSc Health and Learning and (Top up) (An award Well-being (An award We provide high quality By focusing on employability, With lower tuition fees than Development (An of the University of of Teesside University) teaching by dedicated we make sure that our most universities and a local award of Teesside Huddersfield) You’ll need to be employed professionals who are students leave us fully cost of living that won’t University) passionate about their equipped to enter the world break the bank, you may Developed in partnership or be doing a placement subjects and in most cases, of work and succeed in their find gaining a higher in a relevant position for Put your classroom with employers to make have years of industry chosen fields. education qualification with this course which will learning in to practice and sure you’re fully prepared experience to share. Time us surprisingly affordable. prepare you for work in boost your employability. for a career in early years. spent with these tutors is Over the years we have built this fast-paced sector. Covering topics like child You will study health extremely valuable, so we strong links with employers Our higher education Modules include nutrition development, safeguarding, and wellbeing, research ensure that on all our which enable us to tailor our courses are validated methodologies and and health, ethics, longer- play-based learning, holistic term conditions, leadership courses there is as much courses to their requirements by major universities like development and policy and supporting learning in student-tutor contact time and offer our students work Teesside University and the young children through and management, mental practice. You’ll need to be health, and life stages. as possible; generally much placement or project work University of Huddersfield, employed or doing a work a mixture of group work, more than you would have opportunities. so you receive a recognised placement in an early years seminars and workshops. at many universities. and respected qualification, setting for this course. but finish your programme with substantially less debt.
26 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 27 Design & Media Information Sport & Health Public Services Communication Course Name: Course Name: Technology Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: FdA Independent FdA Web Design (An Game Development Award of Teesside Course Name: BSc (Hons) Health BSc (Hons) Applied FdA Public Service (An Award of Teesside University) Foundation Degree in Related Exercise and Sports Performance Management (An University) Computing (An Award Fitness (Top up) (An (Top up) (An Award of Award of Teesside Developed with industry of Teesside University) Award of Teesside Teesside University) University) This course will concentrate professionals, this course will guide you to University) on the main areas of design, Designed with professionals If you currently hold a Working in this area can be production and testing, become the next creative foundation degree or Higher demanding, so this course professional. You will in the IT industry, you’ll If you currently hold a publishing and marketing. use our fantastic facilities foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) you provides a wide range of You’ll investigate the tasks develop the ability to design could top up your qualification knowledge and personal and build websites, to to learn the skills you’ll National Diploma (HND) you and processes needed to be need after finishing your could top up your qualification to obtain a full honours degree. skills for you to draw on a successful independent prepare you for your future The course combines work- in your working life. You career. You’ll also work on course. You could study to obtain a full honours degree. game development team, based learning with academic study the English legal commercial projects with programming, hardware We combine sector-relevant and have the opportunity study with strong links to local system, criminology theory, real clients to help further and operating systems, academic, vocational, technical to develop and design your sporting organisations and management, human your knowledge. database design and and employability skills with own video games. networking, system analysis excellent links to the local schools to develop skills that resources, crime reduction, and web technologies. health authority, schools and employers really value. psychology of behaviour and employers to make sure you research methods. Performing Arts & Music develop the skills which are valued by employers. Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: Course Name: FdSc Health Related BA (Hons) HND Diploma in HND Diploma in Music Course Name: Exercise and Fitness (An Award of Teesside Performance Performing Arts (Popular Music) FdSc Applied Sports Industries (Top up) (Performance) University) If you have an interest in Performance (An Performing Arts Theatre, Dance, or music and have already Award of Teesside Explore the role of health, or Popular Music Musical Theatre reached a good standard as a University) exercise and the fitness Pathway (An Award of Pathway musician, this course may be industry with modules in for you. You’ll build on your Teesside University) Whether you’re wanting to nutrition for health, physical You’ll develop a wide range existing skills with a wide develop your abilities or be an activity and exercise for health, experience of different styles health and disease and a This course is ideal if you wish of performance techniques aspiring coach to elite athletes, and techniques, and learn the research and investigative to enhance your general to help you become a great this course will put your history of popular music. You’ll project. and creative skills using performer. You’ll develop as a knowledge into practice and study the music business, performing arts or popular performance artist, whether ensure you help people in sport composing, songwriting, music as a platform. There you decide to specialise in achieve their full potential. music technology and studio are close links with Theatre musical theatre, theatre, or This could include supporting recording. Royal Wakefield and working dance. You’ll work with fellow professionals, community professionals, and your students to develop your teams or school groups and learning will be built on with performance work and take working with them to improve industry visits, workshops and your performance from the their performance. an annual residential trip. page to the stage.
28 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 29 How to apply How much does it cost?
Please complete the International • When we have received your deposit Course Fees Living Expenses Students Application Form available from we will send you a Confirmation of www.wakefield.ac.uk/ international Acceptance of Studies certificate Our tuition fees are competitive because The cost of living is lower than average and return it to us with copies of your which you should use when applying we’re a state-funded College and offer in our area, so your money for living certificates, qualifications and transcripts for your visa under Tier 4 of the UK good value for money compared to many expenses will go further. You will have your in English if necessary. Please also send Points based system. other UK providers. own ideas about money, but £35-£50 per your passport details. week will be adequate for your meals and • Intensive English - £5,950 per year or £165 drinks at College, your travel costs, and • The airport transfer is free if you fly into per week equipment for College. • Please note: we will be unable to process either Manchester or Leeds Bradford your application unless you complete all International Airport. We can arrange • A Levels and Level 3 Diplomas - £7,200 per Medical and Dental Care sections of the form and provide all the for you to be collected from other year (2-year programmes) information we request. airports for an additional charge. The process of applying for a visa includes • International Foundation Programme the International Health Charge, which is - £7,950 (1-year programme) • We will send you an acknowledgement, an element of cost to cover medical and usually by email, and a decision on • Higher education courses - £8,750 per year dental costs. Once this is paid, you are whether we can offer you a place usually eligible for health treatment for as long as within two weeks of your application. Useful Information Scholarships your tier 4 visa is valid. • We usually interview applicants by Skype British Council There are a number of scholarships Part-time Work before finalising an offer of a place. This www.britishcouncil.org available for international students with will help you to make an informed choice Under the current UK Tier 4 Visa excellent academic ability. A scholarship requirements, students on programmes about studying with us and help us to UK Council for International can provide a reduction of between 20% below degree level (Level 6) are not make sure that you’re a genuine student Student Affairs and 50% on tuition fees. Please contact and that we have an appropriate course to allowed to work in the UK. www.ukcisa.org.uk The International Centre for further offer you. information. British Government • If we decide to offer you a place, we will send a conditional offer letter to you, www.ukvisas.gov.uk Host Family Accommodation requesting a deposit in order to reserve The cost is £115 per week and for this you British Foreign Office your place. receive a study bedroom, breakfast and www.fco.gov.uk evening meals during the week and all meals at weekends. Heating and laundry are included. The payments will be made directly to the host family.
30 International Prospectus 2016/17 www.wakefield.ac.uk 31 General Enquiries: Tran Huyen Chieu Tran Representative for Asia Mobile: +84 918011082 Email: [email protected]
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