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2021/22 Welcome to the very first HE prospectus of our newly merged College! I am delighted that you’re Carole Kitching Contents Course Directory considering becoming a student here. Principal and CEO The decision to undertake a degree-level course 04 Why Study with us? 26 Accounting 88 Travel and Tourism is an exciting but daunting one. With high quality to see you leave here with the confidence to pursue your passion and prepare for the next 28 Art and Design 90 Institute of Technology teaching and outstanding support, our Higher Education team is here to help you every step of stage in your journey. We are also excited that 06 Course Accreditations our new employer led Institute of Technology Our Facilities 50 Performing Arts 92 How to Apply through the College the way. will be opening in 2021 giving opportunities I am proud of New College’s role in championing for specialist Higher Education courses and 08 Higher Education 54 Business 93 How to Apply through UCAS Apprenticeships in specialist STEM (Science, Which Course Useful links higher education within the local community, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics) areas 56 Early Years making it accessible to everyone who has the desire to improve their prospects through a for over 1000 students. 09 Costs 94 How to Find Us 60 Health and Social Care Queens Drive Campus degree-level qualification. As I write this, I am conscious we all young 10 Support for HE Students North Star Campus Our passionate and inspiring lecturers people face a number of uncertainties. 62 Education and Learning We have underlined our commitment to this end, with our Higher Education Centre at Queens will stretch and challenge you in order to Education and employment have been 11 Equality, Diversity and Support 96 Terms and Conditions help you achieve your full potential. Their disrupted by COVID-19 and nobody can 66 Education and Teaching Drive and our dedicated HE Centre at North Start in which students can learn and study. valuable industry experience provides a real estimate the longer-term impact that this 12 Access to Higher Education 97 Data Protection understanding of employers and what they pandemic will have. 68 Cyber Security We are continuing our Scholarship scheme which are looking for in a graduate. 14 Higher Level Apprenticeships 98 Courses Fees 2021-22 If you choose to come to our College, we will 70 Computing proved very successful last year; a scheme aimed at widening participation in higher education Each of our students has their own personal challenge you in your learning and development 16 Business Training 99 Open Events goals and motivations. For some, it’s about in every way possible, to ensure that you can 72 Construction from those groups who are under-represented and who face potential barriers to access. improving their workplace skills and career achieve your career aims and enhance your 18 Teacher Training 100 Contact Information prospects. For others it’s about returning to future prospects. 76 Engineering We work hard to foster a supportive learning environment in which our students can explore education after putting it on hold to raise a 20 Entry Requirements family. I hope this prospectus gives you a taste for Qualifications Explained 82 Creative Writing and Publishing new opportunities, broaden their horizons and thrive alongside like-minded individuals. who we are and what we have to offer, Whatever yours may be, our aim is to and that you decide to join us. I look 22 The Higher Education 84 Public Services Our diverse and inclusive community comprises provide you with the opportunities, skills forward to welcoming you to in the Scholarship Follow us on of students of all ages and backgrounds. and knowledge needed to set you apart and near future. 86 Sport Social Media 23 Free Laptop for every Student 2 www.newcollege.ac.uk For more information please contact: HEadmissions@swindon.ac.uk | 01793 498106 www.newcollege.ac.uk For more information please contact: HEadmissions@swindon.ac.uk | 01793 498106 3 The benefits • Our tutors teaching degree courses will • Similarly, careers and student advisers of studying at certainly know their stuff and how to will be in evidence at franchised colleges deliver it, in the same way you’d expect like us. from a tutor at a university. Chances are New College, some will lecture and teach across both • If you have completed a Level 3 course Why study types of institution. at New College Swindon, as we have Swindon are: Higher Education provision on campus, with us? • There may be a difference in the this will give you continuity and offer you Degree classroom atmosphere. Some students a supportive learning environment you New College Swindon has delivered • Our College will have smaller sites feel it’s more relaxed and intimate in are already familiar with to progress your degree-level higher education successfully than many Universities which an FE setting, and there are smaller career. for a number of years. And there can often spread across multiple class sizes – meaning you will get more Level Higher have been a number of long-standing campuses, so easier to find your opportunity to ask questions and get partnerships between us and universities way around! involved in open discussions. to provide high quality programmes. • The student populations at New • Studying at our College you can be living These partnerships, many of which have College Swindon will include anyone at home and studying nearby. You can Education been built up over a number of years, from 19 – 60, and rising, so there is a also still mix with your circle of friends provide critical resources and services for very diverse mix of students, so will and keep a part-time job. To some at Further Education (FE) Colleges students, and deliver outstanding results put you at ease if you are planning to students it is not always about partying for local economies and local employers. come back into education. and having a good time, it is about study It is important to stress that all higher and your family. It is about fitting in with education courses face the same rigorous • Our College offers a range of higher your lifestyle and home commitments, checks and audits. education qualifications: foundation and saving money on living expenses, and undergraduate degrees, Higher competitive fees and accommodation. While the end result – a degree National Certificates and Diplomas, (hopefully!) – will be the same from either part-time professional Certificates • Our College will have the same type of institution, the experience you’ll and Diplomas and teacher training classrooms and workshops as a University have getting there will very different. for the learning and skills sector, but as a franchise college student, you and not just Undergraduates and will also be able to access university Postgraduate degrees and Doctorates. facilities as well. 4 For more information please contact: HEadmissions@swindon.ac.uk | 01793 498106 www.newcollege.ac.uk Please turn to page 92 for information on how to apply for any of our courses | HEadmissions@swindon.ac.uk | 01793 498106 5 Course Our Facilities We have recently merged the colleges in North Star Campus Accreditations Swindon. • Dedicated Higher Education Centre and Courses will be delivered at either Queens Support Team All of our Foundation Degrees and Drive campus or North Star campus, which are • Industry-standard facilities for vocation- BA (Hons) courses are accredited approximately one mile apart. based courses (engineering, construction, by our partner universities, Bath hospitality and catering, hairdressing and Spa, Oxford Brookes University and Course locations will be confirmed on beauty). University of Gloucestershire. This application. • Art and Design Studios allows you to continue your education • Close to train and bus stations, accessible locally should you want to do so. Queens Drive Campus from the M4, and a short walk into the Our qualifications (including HND/C) town centre are accredited by national awarding • Dedicated Higher Education Centre and • Refectory, Starbucks, Costa Coffee and a bodies such as Pearson. Support Team food-to-go shop • Learning Resource Centre • Free car park, bicycle racks, and a Courses are delivered from one of our two Oxford Brookes or Bath Spa University course • 21 computer rooms cashpoint on site. conveniently located sites here in Swindon. then you can access all of the facilities and • Large restaurant and social area Each campus offers students the chance to resources they offer on their campus. • Sports Centre with fitness suite, sports take advantage of modern, industry-standard hall and 3G football pitch facilities and a wealth of learning resources. Oxford Brookes University has accommodation • Art, design and textile studios Studying locally takes away the worry about available to full time students on their courses • Photography studio and darkroom long commutes or the cost of living away from with us. The facilities information is available • Theatre and dance studios home. from their websites. • Free Parking We work closely with our University partners, After reading the information, if you would like Oxford Brookes, Bath Spa and the University to apply for a room or talk about your options, of Gloucestershire. This means our students please get in touch with the Accommodation have the opportunity to stay at home whilst Bureau on +44 (0) 1865 484660 or email gaining a university accredited degree. lettings@brookes.ac.uk. If you are a student studying an 6 www.newcollege.ac.uk For more information please contact: HEadmissions@swindon.ac.uk | 01793 498106 Please turn to page 92 for information on how to apply for any of our courses www.newcollege.ac.uk 7 Higher Education Which Course? Costs We are the largest provider of Higher Whichever course you choose you’re Need help in choosing the right course Dealing with the Cost of Higher Once you earn above £25000 a year you pay Education in Swindon, with higher level guaranteed specialist HE study support, for you? To help you understand better Education 9% of the difference between your salary courses in a wide variety of subject areas.