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For more than 100 years Loughborough College has been providing high quality education and training. Placing students at the heart of everything that we do whilst promoting the highest ambitions, both inside and outside the classroom.

We offer a diverse suite of A-levels, technical qualifications, apprenticeships, and higher education, that are delivered in industry standard facilities by highly skilled staff who are both qualified teachers and technical specialists. Their role is to develop the skills our students need for the future. We know that the employment market is constantly changing and the pace of change for industry 4.0 will be faster than any generation has

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Our passion to deliver high performance means we take the time to learn about our students in order to support their achievement. Caring about their wellbeing, prioritising their Jo Maher safety, understanding their aspirations, and creating an environment that allows them to flourish is what sets us apart.

We want each student to have an individualised learning experience that promotes positive behaviours, attitudes and values.

1 CONTENTS

4 AT A GLANCE 24 SPORT FACILITIES 48 FEES & FUNDING 70 GAMES DESIGN & MEDIA

6 WELCOME 26 SPORTING ALUMNI 50 APPLICATION PROCESS 72 SPORT, COACHING & FITNESS

8 OUR CAMPUS 28 CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY 52 A LEVELS & SIXTH FORM 74 ESPORTS, ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 10 FACILITIES 30 WAYS TO LEARN 54 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 76 STEM 12 RADMOOR CENTRE 32 T LEVELS 56 APPRENTICESHIPS 80 FAQS 14 HALLS 34 EMPLOYERS WE PARTNER WITH 58 BEAUTY THERAPY, HAIRDRESSING & SPORTS MASSAGE 82 CAN WE HELP? 16 SUPPORT 36 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 60 BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL 83 SAY HELLO 18 GET INVOLVED 38 QUALIFICATIONS 62 CARING & PUBLIC SERVICES 84 EASY TO FIND 20 STUDENTS’ UNION 40 APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 64 CREATIVE ARTS 86 TOWN MAP 22 SPORT 42 COURSE LEVELS 66 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, 88 BUS PASSES 44 UCAS TARIFFS ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE 90 BUS MAP 46 OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE 68 FOUNDATION LEARNING 92 STUDY A DEGREE

2 3 First of all, you’ll want to know why you should study at AT A GLANCE Loughborough College. st Our successful track record speaks for student experience. for itself but we’ve got plenty more 1 Loughborough Students’ reasons waiting for you inside. Union offers hundreds of opportunities for you to get involved

OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating for Apprenticeships GOOD in June 2017 overall rating in our June 2017 Ofsted inspection % 94 £ of our students find success 30M in work, further education or training within six months has been invested over the of leaving us past six years to improve our campus, including learning facilities, social spaces and campus security

4 5 WELCOME EATING OUT SHOPPING Loughborough has a wealth of fantastic restaurants to tantalise your taste buds. With Loughborough town centre just Fancy a mouthwatering Middle Eastern a few minutes’ walk from the college, DID YOU KNOW? feast? Or how about a bit of Asian you can make the most of your student Loughborough was the fusion? Maybe you’re just after some discount right on your doorstep. Find destination of the first ever classic English pub grub? Whatever gets all of the popular high street favourites, package holiday in 1841! your taste buds going, Loughborough including Topshop, TK Maxx, Primark has it all. Of course, you can also find all and Boots, as well as loads of vintage of your favourite fast food chains in the and independent shops. Supermarkets town centre, plus independent coffee include Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and shops and delis. there’s also a local market at least twice a week, offering bargains on fresh produce and household goods.

When you aren’t busy studying, you’re probably going to want to enjoy your spare time. THINGS TO DO Fortunately, Loughborough is a Take a trip to The Climbing Station for a workout with bustling town with loads on offer a difference, or grab a load of mates and battle it out for students. at Laser Quest. Challenge yourself at one of the escape rooms, or simply kick back and relax at one of the two cinemas. Weather permitting, you might like to take a stroll (or a jog, it’s up to you!) through Loughborough’s beautiful parks and woodlands. 6 7 We’re always working to improve our 2020 1. 2012 CENTRE campus to give our students the best in 2. A LEVEL BLOCK OUR facilities and technology. Loughborough College re-opened its doors to students 3. ACCOMODATION in September 2020 after months of meticulous planning 4. ART BLOCK and hard work to create a safe, Covid-secure campus. CAMPUS The college completed a comprehensive Covid-19 risk 5. BICYCLE STORAGE assessment for all activities and has put in place safety 6. CENTRAL COURTYARD measures that all staff, students and visitors must comply 7. ENGINEERING with (these have been audited and certified by the British 8. HE CENTRE Safety Council) and SiteMark. 3 9. LIBRARY

10. MAIN ENTRANCE 22 2 11. MOTOR VEHICLE WORKSHOP

12. PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

13. RADMOOR GYM 5 13 18 7 14 14. RADMOOR HAIR & BEAUTY 11 17 15. RADMOOR KITCHENS 21 6 24 15 23 16. RADMOOR NURSERY 12 17. RADMOOR RESTAURANT 20 4 9 8 18. RADMOOR SPA 10 19 19. RECEPTION

20. RECORDING STUDIO

21. REFECTORY 16 22. RUBBER CRUMB PITCH

23. THE BOX OFFICE

1 24. SPORTS HALL

8 9 Our campus boasts a different kind of classroom experience. With employability at TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES the heart of everything we do, we make sure that our facilities are equipped to prepare you CENTRE for the world of work. DID YOU KNOW? We’ve got some of the best engineering, electrical installation and Our students regularly perform FITNESS & motor vehicle workshops in the East shows throughout the year, Midlands, offering access to industry- including plays, pantomimes SPORTS CENTRE standard machinery and tools. and concerts. Our top-class Fitness & Sports Centre hosts a teaching gym, sports analysis suite and four-court sports hall. Students studying Sport also have access to on-site athlete consultation rooms, as well as the Radmoor Centre’s RADMOOR sports hall and gym. CHILDCARE Located in a newly refurbished building on the college campus the Radmoor Nursery offers a full day care facility for children up to school age. The nursery ARTS ACADEMY is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is open to LIBRARY children of college students and staff Opened alongside the Hub in 2014, the as well as the general public. Radmoor Located in the Hub, the library has a range Arts Academy is home to a range of Childcare also run additional after- of drop in and bookable computer facilities. industry-standard facilities, including school and holiday clubs. To find out You can book small rooms for group work recording suites, rehearsal spaces and a more visit www.radmoornursery.co.uk and borrow a wide range of academic dance studio, as well as a photography books. There is also a large collection of studio and dark room, Mac editing suite, e-resources, e-books and e-journals which and 220-seat theatre.

10 can be accessed both on and off site. 11 The Radmoor Centre houses a range of health, fitness, and restaurant RADMOOR facilities that are open to the general public. As well as being a commercial HAIR & BEAUTY facility, it’s also a working learning The ‘Radmoor Centre Training Salon’ CENTRE environment for our Health and allows Hair and Beauty students to Fitness, and Hospitality and Catering develop their practical and soft-skills on students, giving them valuable real clients under close supervision of their hands-on experience under the fully qualified lecturers. Using a modern guidance of their tutors. hair salon and specialist beauty treatment rooms our learners benefit from enhancing their training in a simulated real working environment and achieve a professional working philosophy.

HEALTH & FITNESS RESTAURANT Radmoor Health & Fitness offers modern & BAR sport and exercise facilities, including: The Radmoor Restaurant provides a 50-station gym fine dining experience, created by our • Indoor cycling studio Hospitality & Catering students. Service • Dance and exercise studio spans lunch, drinks and dinner, plus • Four-court sports hall special themed evenings, buffet lunches • Floodlit outdoor 4G pitch and commercial catering, giving students • Sauna and steam room experience in a variety of culinary • Dry floatation techniques and service.

12 13 Our accommodation has everything you need to feel happy and settled while you’re studying THE GABLES HALLS with us, giving you the perfect balance of • 5-minute walk from the college independence and support. We’ve even got campus and students’ union dedicated blocks of en-suite rooms just for • 10-minute walk from the town centre under-18s. and large supermarkets • 187 single bedrooms • Communal laundry, outdoor spaces and common rooms, variously equipped with TVs, games consoles THE ELITE and table tennis • Five or six person flats with shared or ATHLETE en-suite bathrooms • Rooms adapted for disabled PERFORMANCE students (subject to assessment) CENTRE • Wi-Fi and network points throughout • Regular social activities This stunning listed building houses 17 en-suite rooms specifically for elite sport students under the age of 18. Refurbished for student living, facilities include a huge living space, a modern shared kitchen and, most importantly, free laundry! Room sizes range from standard to large, with full access to all of the other communal areas on-site.

14 15 Whichever route you choose, we’re here for you ADDITIONAL every step of the way. SUPPORT DID YOU KNOW? MONEY SUPPORT Our dedicated support network We offer a range of grants, helps to make sure that all bursaries and cash payments MATTERS PROGRESS There are loads of options students get the most from their available to help with college experience, regardless of If you’re a full-time student, the expense of studying, any support needs or disabilities. you’ll see a lot of your including help with We have specialists in ASD, teachers and your progress childcare, kit, and travel physical disabilities, learning tutor. Between them, they can costs. We also offer difficulties, and mental health, offer all kinds of support and cash payments based on who are on hand to support you advice, and will work with you attendance. throughout your time with us. to set targets, so you’re clear about your goals and ready for your next steps. WELFARE & PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT We’re very much invested in our students THINGS and have a range of teams dedicated to your The Learner Services team is here to welfare and development. These include answer your financial, travel, application the Mental Health team, Wellbeing Mentors, and accommodation questions. They Inclusion team and Safeguarding Officers. If you can also help you to find out more about require support there is someone here for you the financial, legal, educational, disability to speak to. We offer 1:1 appointments as well and international advice available as inclusive support groups, we also provide a through Loughborough Students’ Union. sexual health clinic three times a week.

16 17 College isn’t just about studying! Make the most of your time with us by GET INVOLVED getting involved with an activity or ENTERPRISE society. From volunteering and charity work to sports teams and special- SOCIETY interest groups, you’re sure to find Founded in 2015, the Enterprise Society something you’ll love. won the Best College Society Award at the NACUE Leaders’ Summit in 2016. Run by a board of student directors, the society secures funds for other enterprising students, helping them to organise fundraising events FUNDRAISING or even start up a small business. The Loughborough community is really important to us, and our students have a pretty good track record when it comes to fundraising for a variety of local and national charities. In 2019, Sport FE raised LOUCOLL £3814.47 for BBC Children In Need. ACTIVE You don’t need to be studying sport to participate in physical activities. Our Loucoll Active programme is a great way to meet new people and try new physical activities so you can - GET ACTIVE BE ACTIVE STAY ACTIVE

18 19 Loughborough College students are members of Loughborough Students’ MEDIA LOUGHBOROUGH Union, giving you access to everything LSU’s multi-million-pound it has to offer. Owned and managed by its media centre gives you members, LSU has been developed by students, the chance to get hands- for students. Find something that you love and get on with student media STUDENTS’ UNION involved! and journalism. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to RAG build your portfolio and Take part in some of the most gain experience while LEARNER challenging and rewarding working for our award- REPS projects in the world, from winning TV station, 24/7 jumping out of planes to dog- radio station, magazine, Are elected by their peers sledding across the Arctic Circle, and photography studio. to represent their views while raising over £1,000,000 and to support college annually for local, national and improvement. international charities.

ACTION SOCIETIES Whatever you’re into, LSU has a Action is a fantastic way to maximise your society for you. There are over 120 to college experience and enhance your CV choose from, ranging from art and DID YOU KNOW? with rewarding volunteer work. Throughout music to off road driving and hot air the academic year, students contribute ballooning—and if you think there’s LSU is one of the biggest students’ over 25,000 hours to local projects working one missing, you can set it up and unions in the country and is with children, the elderly and disabled, as chair your own club! frequently voted #1 for student well as aiding overseas communities in experience places such as Mexico, Nepal and India.

20 21 Sport has always been at the heart of studying in Loughborough. Whether LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT you’re training competitively, keeping fit or just playing for fun, there’s something COLLEGE SPORT for everyone. Loughborough College Sport provides a student- athlete experience in a range of sports from DID YOU KNOW? competitive to high-performance programmes, including training and sports science support. If Loughborough College was a nation at Teams can also compete in competitions the recent 2018 Commonwealth Games including Association of we would have finished 6th in the medal TASS ATHLETES Colleges Sport. table! That is above Scotland, Nigeria, TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Jamaica, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Scheme) is a Sport funded Kenya and . partnership between talented International and National level athletes, Loughborough College and national governing bodies of sport. We work together to bring the best out of our country’s most exciting young talents. The TASS scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very Thomas Young (Paralympics SPORT best from their sporting and academic GB Athletics) INCLUSION careers without having to choose between the two. HUB ELITE SPORT Our Elite Sport programmes help student- We’re smashing down barriers athletes to uphold their sporting commitments. after becoming one of only 12 This includes studying year-round to reduce the UK ‘inclusion hubs’ which give number of study hours per week, allowing breaks to disabled students more exciting accommodate competitions or training, offering online opportunities to excel in sport. learning, extended time frames and 1:1 tutorials.

22 23 Loughborough College has THE PAVILION SPORT fantastic sporting facilities, and our students can even access facilities A dedicated sports teaching and at Loughborough University, just coaching environment. This is where over the road. our full-size state-of-the-art floodlit FACILITIES 4G pitch and grass pitch are located.

RADMOOR 2012 CENTRE HEALTH & FITNESS This dedicated sports facilities Based in the Radmoor Centre, facilities include centre hosts a teaching gym, a sports hall, 50-station fitness suite, indoor four-court sports hall and sports cycling studio, dance and exercise studios, spa, analysis suite, as well as a sport and sauna and steam room. exercise physiology laboratory.

DID YOU KNOW? We are proud to be one of the biggest and most successful sports Our Instagram feed regularly highlights student’s colleges in the country and we opportunities and success aim to continue to develop future generations of talented athletes. @loucollsport

24 25 FOOTBALL ATHLETICS TRIATHLON CANOE Mo Adams Harry Aikines-Aryeetey George Peasgood Angela Hannah SPORTING Harvey Barnes Chris Baker Sophie Bradley Olivia Breen DEAF SWIMMING HOCKEY Karen Carney Taylor Campbell Lucy Sharp Chris Griffiths Ben Chilwell Karim Chan Henry Weir ALUMNI Hamza Choudhury Libby Clegg, MBE SWIMMING Nicola White, MBE Izzy Christiansen James Dasaolu Adam Barrett Toni Duggan Ojie Edoburun Our history of sporting excellence transcends the sports Jack Burnell CYCLING Phil Gilchrist Niamh Emerson field and has created training programs and pathways that Katie Clark Sophie Thornhill, MBE Kerys Harrop Robbie Grabarz have supported Professionals, England Captains, Fran Halsall Tommy Godwin Jeff Hendrick Amy Griffiths Siobhan-Marie O’Connor Olympic and Paralympic Medalists and World Champions. Tom Hopper Sophie Hahn, MBE Molly Renshaw TABLE TENNIS Steph Houghton Sophie Hitchon Ellie Simmonds, OBE Jodie Hutton Matthew Hudson-Smith Aaron McKibbin Ross BASKETBALL CRICKET Lizzie Simmonds Wilson Billy Kee Richard Kilty Jamell Anderson Nat Bowley Lianna Swan Max Lowe Kyle Langford Ethan Damerum Jabari Darell Liam Tancock Jak McCourt Steve Lewis BLIND Conner Washington Rebecca Grundy Sophie Taylor Liam Moore Julie Rogers Harry Swindells FOOTBALL Martyn Rooney Harriet West Jade Moore Dan English TAEKWONDO Jordan Nobbs Laura Samuel RUGBY WHEELCHAIR Sarah Stevenson, MBE Tom Parkes Sally Scott Lauren Williams Isla Alejandro Tom Rogic Thomas Young BASKETBALL Claire Allan Jeffrey Schlupp George Bates Beth Cobden DEAF RUGBY Leah Bartlett Jill Scott BOBSLEIGH Jodie Ounsley Henri Codling Casey Stoney Ryan Letts SHORT TRACK Amy Cokayne Courtney Sweetman Kirk SKATING Alex Davis George Taft SKELETON DIVING Elise Christie Harry Ellis Ellen White Amelia Coltman Daniel Goodfellow Zak Fellows Jon Eley VOLLEYBALL Emma Hardy DEAF FOOTBALL Jodie Amor BADMINTON JUDO WHEELCHAIR Amelia Harper Harry Boorman Alice Brand Chloe Birch Megan Jones Sam Ingram TENNIS Thomas Graham-Jones Ellen Ramsbottom TENNIS Abbie Breakwell Ryan Heath Anya Richmond WRESTLING Sam Shenton Katie Boulter Morwenna Talling Michael Grundy 26 27 Jess Weaver Leon Rattigan With so much competition, securing a place at uni or landing a job can be CAREERS ADVICE CAREERS AND tricky, and exam results aren’t enough Whether you’re thinking about applying for on their own. That’s where we come university or entering the world of work, our in! On top of your qualification, we’ll advisors are here for you. We’ll work with you to help you to develop the qualities and EMPLOYABILITY help you define your strengths, work out your skills you need to stand out from the next steps and ensure that you feel confident crowd. about moving forward.

REAL WORK THE JOB SHOP EXPERIENCE Our job shop team will help you to get ahead Many of our courses include a work of the competition, giving you all the training, experience element, designed to provide you advice and support you need to achieve your with valuable hands-on experience. This will employment goals. With exclusive access really give you the edge on your CV or uni to local vacancies and jobs that are rarely application, as many students leave formal advertised, your perfect role could be just education without any practical know-how. around the corner.

The team will also help you to fill out DID YOU KNOW? applications and give you plenty of handy CAREERS AND CV and interview tips to make sure that 81% of employers value employers want to snap you up! ENTERPRISE HUB employability skills above We aim to launch a Careers and Enterprise other factors, including Hub in Loughborough Town Centre where qualification or grade our expert team of advisers will offer first- class guidance and support to people who want to boost their careers. 28 29 Once you’ve done your GCSEs, you’ve WAYS TO LEARN got four main options to choose from. The most important thing is finding the A LEVELS option that suits you best. A Levels last for two years and allow you to focus on the academic subjects that you enjoy the most. It’s an academically demanding route and is entirely exam- focused. Students usually progress BTECs to higher education, or may pursue employment or an apprenticeship. BTECs and other vocational diplomas usually last up to two years. They involve a significant level of practical work, as well as completing assessed coursework and, in some instances, taking exams. They carry UCAS points, which are aligned to those for A Levels, so you can still progress to higher education if you APPRENTICESHIPS wish to. Alternatively, you can pursue Apprenticeships last between one and four employment or an apprenticeship. years and are available in many sectors, offering hands-on experience, a qualification and a wage. You can progress from intermediate to higher apprenticeship, ending with a DID YOU KNOW? qualification equivalent to a degree. Ofsted rated Loughborough College Outstanding for Universities accept a wide apprenticeships in June 2017, reporting that our range of qualifications, apprentices “exceed expectations and progress including BTECs to higher-level apprenticeships, further training and education or sustained employment.”

30 31 LOUGHBOROUGH AVAILABLE FROM WHAT HAPPENS COLLEGE WILL OFFER SEPTEMBER AFTER ? THE FOLLOWING : Students will be able to progress into: CONSTRUCTION

• Skilled employment Specialising in Electrotechnical using skills gained from the relevant, industry Engineering WHAT ARE ? specific work experience and knowledge • Higher academic education EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE are brand new, two-year They bring classroom learning (80% students will get UCAS points to go to Specialising in Early Years Education qualifications, starting in September of the course) and an extended University based on the overall T level grade and Childcare 2021. They have been designed with industry placement (20% of the achieved employers to give you a head start course) together on a programme DIGITAL towards the future you want. They designed with businesses and • Higher achievement Specialising in Digital Production, follow GCSEs and are equivalent to employers. students will get a nationally recognised Design and Development studying three A Levels. certificate with their overall grade of are aimed at advanced Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* HEALTH students (at least 5 GCSEs at Specialising in Supporting the offer an alternative to A grade 4 or above including English Adult Nursing Team levels, Apprenticeships or other Language and Maths) who are aged Post-16 courses and ensure that 16-18 and recognise their strong students gain the knowledge, skills interest for a technical industry. Find out more about these exciting and experience required to progress new courses by visiting into skilled work, an apprenticeship or further study. www.loucoll.ac.uk/ t-levels-courses

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SEAFOOD MEAT POULTRY 34 35 Studying at Loughborough College as an international student allows you to experience life in the UK while studying for a qualification and INTERNATIONAL developing your English language skills. Full details on fees, accommodation and more can be found at international.loucoll.ac.uk or contact our International team on STUDENTS +44 (0)1509 618045 or [email protected] TEACHING PROGRESS SUPPORT TUTOR Our teaching staff are experienced in supporting learners throughout Every international student is assigned a the transition to studying in the UK. dedicated progress tutor who will assist Students are supported to develop you in planning your work and developing both the language and study skills yourself academically. Your progress tutor required for success both during will also help to resolve any issues you their time at college and in their may have during your time with us, from future education and career paths. academic challenges to personal issues that may be affecting your studies.

VISA SUPPORT Loughborough College is a government approved Tier 4 Sponsor and we are able to provide guidance DID YOU KNOW? throughout the whole visa application process. Once you have arrived at the college, our International We offer a range of Student Advisor will be on hand to help you with scholarships for our picking up your Biometric Residence Permit and international students arranging police registration if necessary.

36 37 QUALIFICATIONS A LEVELS VOCATIONAL

There’s more than one route to Accounting Geography Beauty Therapy Media Applied Science History Business & customer service Motor Vehicle success, which is why we offer a range ENTRY Art Law Childcare & Early Years Music of different courses and qualifications Biology Mathematics Electrical Installation Performing Arts Business Studies Media Studies Engineering Public Services to suit your educational and REQUIREMENTS Chemistry Photography Fitness Space Engineering Computer Science Physics Games Design Sport & Coaching employment needs. We know that all You’ll need to consider the entry Diploma in Financial Studies Politics Hairdressing Sports Massage requirements for getting onto your Economics Psychology Health & Social Care Travel & Tourism this choice can get confusing, so take English Language Religious Studies Hospitality & Catering Visual Arts a look at these pages and see what’s chosen course. Our A Level programme English Literature Sociology Environmental Science Spanish* right for you. has set entry criteria, although our Film Studies *Subject to confirmation Further Mathematics vocational pathways are slightly more flexible due to the different levels available. Depending on your expected YOU MUST ACHIEVE 5 GCSEs GRADES A*—C / 9—4 WE WILL OFFER YOU THE LEVEL THAT IS MOST grades, one option may suit you better. INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHS AT GRADE C / 4 SUITABLE FOR YOU BASED ON YOUR GCSE RESULTS BTEC OR A Level subjects have their own subject specific entry criteria AND YOUR ENGLISH AND MATHS GRADES A LEVELS? Broadly speaking, if you’re interested LONGER-TERM in learning more about an academic GCE A LEVEL – LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TWO YEARS ONE YEAR ONE YEAR subject, you will need A Levels, and PLANS TWO YEARS if you’re interested in learning more You need to give some thought to what about a sector or industry, you’ll want a you’d like to do once you’ve completed vocational qualification such as a BTEC. the qualification. Both options equip you to apply to universities, although certain Which one you pick will depend on a UCAS POINTS NO UCAS POINTS UCAS POINTS range of things. subjects and certain universities require specific qualifications. Try searching on UCAS for subjects that you’re interested Please note that not all courses are available at all levels. See our course pages (p52-53) for more information. Exact entry requirements may vary. Please see full course information for specific entry requirements. in to see what universities are asking for. 38 39 APPRENTICESHIPS APPRENTICESHIP

Can’t decide whether to earn or learn? Why not do both. LEVELS Our Ofsted Outstanding-rated apprenticeships are a great way to earn money whilst developing the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours in a field of your choice. DID YOU KNOW?

Apprentices get paid a INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED minimum of £4.15 per hour APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP The Level 2 Apprenticeship The Level 3 Apprenticeship is DID YOU KNOW? is equivalent to five GCSEs at equivalent to two A Levels An apprenticeship includes grades A-C/9-4 20% ‘off the job’ study time either at College or in your DID YOU KNOW? place of work Apprentices include hands-on, practical learning with a qualification at the end. HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP Our course list (p56) shows the available apprenticeship Equivalent to university levels within our subjects level programmes such as a Foundation Degree, HNC/HND or First Degree 40 41 COURSE LEVELS LEVELS LEVEL 4,5,6&7 Navigating all these qualifications and not knowing where they lead can be a bit of a minefield. These levels are equivalent to Hopefully this will make things a little clearer. LEVEL the first, second and third year of a “traditional” undergraduate degree. University might not be the right choice for LEVEL everyone, so there are lots of At Level 3, you’ll refine your other options that bridge these skills and knowledge, under higher levels. These include minimal or no supervision, Higher National Diplomas Build your subject-specific in preparation for higher- (HNDs), Foundation Degrees skills and knowledge, under level study or work. and higher apprenticeships, to ENTRY some supervision. For Example: name just a few. We provide a Designed to help you to develop basic skills For Example: • A Levels range of options for progression and knowledge, Entry Level courses are ideal • Functional Skills • BTEC Extended Diploma into Higher Education here at if you don’t have any existing qualifications. These courses introduce a • Intermediate apprenticeship • BTEC 90-credit Diploma Loughborough College, but we • Advanced apprenticeship won’t bore you with the details For Example: specific subject or area of • BTEC First Diploma • T Levels just now. Just know that we’ve • Functional Skills work, helping you to develop • NVQ / BTEC Level 2 got plenty of options here for • Certificate of Achievement your understanding under full • GCSEs you when you need them. • Personal and social development supervision. • Supported work experience For Example: • Functional Skills and GCSEs • Level 1 Progression Programme • BTEC Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma 42 • NVQ Level 1 43 When you’re choosing your next steps, the differences between levels and grades can be DID YOU KNOW? UCAS TARIFFS confusing. If you’re applying to university, you’ll need a minimum number of UCAS points, depending 95% of universities and colleges on the course you’re applying for. These tariff tables in the UK accept BTEC students, will help you to understand exactly what your grades including universities from the mean and where they can take you. Russell Group.

OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL BTEC DIPLOMA (QCF) A LEVELS

EXTENDED DIPLOMA / GRADE TARIFF POINTS GRADE TARIFF POINTS BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA (QCF) D*D* 112 A* 56 GRADE TARIFF POINTS D*D 104 A 48 D*D*D* 168 DD 96 B 40 D*D*D 160 DM 80 C 32 D*DD 152 MM 64 D 24 DDD 144 MP 48 E 16 DDM 128 PP 32 DMM 112

MMM 96 T LEVEL OVERALL GRADE UCAS TARIFF POINTS MMP 80

MPP 64 Distinction* 168

PPP 48 Distinction 144 Merit 120

Pass (C or above on the core) 96

Pass (D or E on the core) 72

E 16

44 45 ACCESS PRE-ACCESS OPTIONS TO HIGHER TO HIGHER EDUCATION EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE Our Access to Higher Education qualifications We also offer a one year Pre-Access prepare students for degree-level study. to Higher Education course, which These one year courses, in a variety of allows learners to study essential disciplines, are designed for adult learners qualifications such as GCSE English (aged 19+) who would like to study in Higher Language and/or GCSE or Functional Education but don’t quite meet the formal Skills in Maths alongside a Level 2 entry requirements or for those who have Certificate which helps to develop the been out of education for a while. skills needed to study on our Access to HE programme and at university.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & MATHS Whether you missed out on the opportunity to obtain GCSE English Language and/or Maths at grade C/4 or DID YOU KNOW? above at school, or you want to improve your grade, Enquire now to discuss your we’re offering you the chance to achieve these essential prior achievement level, and You can even study an undergraduate qualifications that most employers and universities which course could be the most degree at Loughborough College require. GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications in suitable for you. English Language and Maths will allow you to take the next steps in your career, or progress into further study.

46 47 Our installment plan allows Many of our courses are If you are not eligible to FEES & FUNDING you to split the fees into up to eligible for funding, meaning claim funding, the alternative four payments. A bursary fund that you would not need is to apply for an advanced to pay tuition fees. For the learning loan. These loans are Please refer to the grey columns in the table below if you are: is also available, covering up to full list of funded courses, ONLY available for level 3 and • In receipt of JSA or ESA (WRAG) OR 50% of course fees, up to the contact student recruitment level 4 courses and will cover • Unemployed and on other benefits OR amount of £750 (if you meet on 01509 618375 or the cost of your tuition fees. • Employed and earn less that £17,004.00 annual gross salary the eligibility criteria). This fund can also help with course studentrecruitment@ costs, e.g. travel, stationery, loucoll.ac.uk PLEASE NOTE: This AGE AND STUDENT CIRCUMSTANCE childcare, kit or uniform. information applies to students who have resided 19-23 AND RECEIVING 24+ AND RECEIVING COURSE 16-18 19-23 24+ LEVEL BENEFITS/LOW INCOME BENEFITS/LOW INCOME in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years and are eligible for home Completed a Completed a Completed a Completed a First time First time First time First time qualification qualification qualification qualification PLEASE NOTE: The table funding. If you are classed as studying this studying this studying this studying this at this level at this level at this level at this level qualification qualification qualification qualification provides generic funding previously previously previously previously an international student, other guidance. To ensure that you fees may apply. Please contact ESOL are entitled to funding, we the Student Recruitment team. will fully assess your eligibility ENTRY LEVEL prior to enrolling you. Please ensure that you provide all ELIGIBLE LEVEL 1 prior qualifications held when AGED 18+ AND INTERESTED IN ENGLISH OR MATHS COURSES? ELIGIBLE asked to do so, as the college LEVEL 2 will retrospectively charge Adult English and Maths courses ELIGIBLE tuition fees should differing (functional skills and GCSE) are LEVEL 3 circumstances come to light. funded courses. These courses ELIGIBLE are FREE if you haven’t previously LEVEL 4 passed the qualification.

Free! Course fees payable Advanced learning loan available

This information is based on current government funding guidelines for September 2020 entry and may be subject to change.

48 49 ONCE YOU’VE ACCEPTED YOUR OFFER... APPLICATION @ @ @ @ INDUCTION @ INFORMATION PROCESS @ FUNDING & SUPPORT @ @ We’ll send you an Over the summer,@ we’ll send RESEARCH ATTEND AN APPLICANT EVENT @ APPLICANT TASTER DAY information pack with @ * you information about our Have a look on our website We’ll invite you to an event specifically (PRE-PROGRAMME EXPERIENCE) everything you’ll need Bursary Fund. Everyone who at what courses we offer, for the course(s) you’re interested in. @ At the start of the summer to get you ready for has applied will automatically visit our online open days You will need to attend an Applicant holidays, you will take part the start of your course be sent an application form. and request course specific event in order to get an offer to study in activities relating to your in September. This will All you need to do is complete booklets. with us. *This event may be an online/ chosen course and experience include your enrolment and return the form to us with digital event so you may not need what it’s like to be a student allocation, course costs, the appropriate evidence. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION to come into college, details will be at Loughborough College. and kit and uniform Aged 19 or over? We’ll send Initially, we can only log up to clarified nearer the time. Attending this event is a ordering information you a fees and funding pack, two course choices for your necessary step in securing your (if appropriate). including information about application. Please apply using place at college. RECEIVE AN OFFER @ funding options and Advanced the Loughborough College *This may also be an online/digital Once you’ve attended your event so you may not need to come Learning Loans. website or PS16 if your school applicant event, you’ll receive a @ into college, details will be clarified As course places are provides this service. nearer the time. conditional offer. Conditions limited, if you are unable will be based on meeting the to make an event when @ course entry requirements. invited, please contact: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT @ We’ll also send you an ‘accept [email protected] We’ll send you an acknowledgement my place’ certificate. In order @ 01509 618375 email to let you know that we’ve @@ START YOUR to secure your conditional COURSE! processed your application and what you place, please complete and REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT@ can expect next. You should receive this return the certificate within Once you’ve received your GCSE results, Sent by e-mail within 5 working days of submitting your 30 days so we know whether you’ll be invited to speak to a tutor online @ application. Sent@ by post you’d like to accept your offer. and sign up for your course. Specific details @ 50 51 will be sent to you in your induction pack. On@ website @ @ @ @ A LEVELS & A LEVELS & SIXTH FORM Accounting Diploma in Applied Science** SIXTH FORM Art Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Diploma in Criminology* Economics English Language English Literature Environmental Science Film Studies Diploma in Financial Studies* Further Mathematics*** Geography History Law Mathematics Each A Level Media Studies subject has its own Photography entry criteria Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology

* Equivalent to one A Level ** Equivalent to two A Levels *** Further Maths can only be studied alongside Maths

52 53 ACCESS TO DID YOU KNOW?

HIGHER Our Access to Higher Education We offer Pre-Access courses courses are adult courses designed for adults who do not yet meet for individuals who want to return the entry requirements for our EDUCATION to study and gain the necessary Access courses qualifications for progression into Higher Education.

PRE-ACCESS Level 2 Pre-Access ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Level 3 Access to Higher Education Business Level 3 Access to Higher Education Health Studies Level 3 Access to Higher Education Science* Level 3 Access to Higher Education Social Sciences Level 3 Access to Higher Education Teaching*

* Subject to confirmation

54 55 LEVEL LEVEL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIPS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE Hair Professional 2 & 3 Business Administrator 2 & 3 Customer Service Practitioner 2 DIGITAL INDUSTRIES AND IT Team Leader / Supervisor 3 Infrastructure Technician 3 Operations / Departmental Manager 5 Chartered Management TRANSPORT LOGISTICS 6 Degree Apprenticeship Supply Chain Operator / Warehouse 2 Operative ACCOUNTING International Freight Forwarding 3 Finance Assistance / Specialist 2 & 3 Assistant Accountant ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION Engineering Operative 2 Early Years Practitioner / Educator 2 & 3 Engineering Design and 3 Teaching Assistant 3 3 Draughtsperson Engineering Technician 3 HEALTH AND SCIENCE (6 specialties) Adult Care Worker 2 Automation and Controls 2 4 Laboratory Technician 3 3 Engineering Technician Electrical Power Networks Engineer 4 Engineering Manufacturing or HOSPITALITY AND CATERING 4 Propulsion Technician Commis Chef 2 Nuclear Technician 5 DID YOU KNOW? Chef de Partie 3 Hospitality Team Member / 2 & 3 Over 90% of UK apprentices Supervisor go into work or further Our apprenticeships were training rated Outstanding by Find out more by visiting: Ofsted in 2017 www.loucoll.ac.uk/study-an-apprenticeship

56 57 BEAUTY BARBERING & HAIRDRESSING THERAPY, Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector Level 2 Barbering Level 2 Women’s Hairdressing HAIRDRESSING Level 3 Barbering (Part time) Level 3 Hairdressing & SPORTS BEAUTY THERAPY Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector Level 2 Beauty Therapy MASSAGE Level 3 Body & Spa Therapies SPORTS MASSAGE Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy

Register for one of our OPEN DAYS at 58 www.loucoll.ac.uk 59 Apply now at BUSINESS, www.loucoll.ac.uk HOSPITALITY BUSINESS & TRAVEL & CUSTOMER SERVICE Level 2 Business Level 3 Business HOSPITALITY & CATERING Level 1 Culinary and Restaurant Skills Level 2 Culinary Skills Level 3 Professional Chefs TRAVEL & TOURISM Level 2 Travel & Tourism Level 3 Travel & Tourism

60 61 CARING & PUBLIC SERVICES CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 2 Early Years Practioner Level 3 Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) T Level Education and Childcare (Specialising in Early Years Education and Childcare) HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 2 Health & Social Care Level 3 Health & Social Care T Level Health (Specialising in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team)

PUBLIC SERVICES Level 1 Public Services Level 2 Public Services Level 3 Public Services

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Apply now at CREATIVE ARTS www.loucoll.ac.uk

MUSIC Level 1 Music Practitioners Level 2 Music Practitioners Level 3 Music Practitioners PERFORMING ARTS Level 2 Performing Arts Level 3 Performing Arts (Practice) VISUAL ARTS Level 1 Exploring the Creative Arts and Media Sector Level 2 Art & Design Level 3 Art & Design

64 65 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION, Level 1 Technology Studies Level 2 Electrical Installation ENGINEERING & Level 3 Electrical Installation ENGINEERING Level 1 Technology Studies MOTOR VEHICLE Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 Engineering Level 3 Engineering T Level Construction (Specialising in Electrotechnical Engineering)

MOTOR VEHICLE Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance (Transport) Level 2 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 Vehicle Technology (Motorsports) SPACE ENGINEERING Level 3 Space Engineering

66 67 FOUNDATION ENTRY PATHWAYS LEARNING Entry Level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry Level Progression to Employment Entry Level Steps to Success Entry Level Supported Internship (SEND)—Local Offer VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS Level 1 Caring Services Level 1 Catering Level 1 Computing & Media Production Level 1 Exploring the Creative Arts and Media Sectors Level 1 Foundation Learning Steps to Success Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector Level 1 Health, Social, Children’s and Young People’s Care Level 1 Motor Vehicle Level 1 Music DID YOU KNOW? Level 1 Performing & Visual Arts Level 1 Public Services Our foundation learning Level 1 Sport courses are also suitable Level 1 Technology - Electrical Installation and Engineering for students with learning Level 1 Vocational Pathways difficulties

68 69 Apply now at GAMES DESIGN www.loucoll.ac.uk & MEDIA

CREATIVE MEDIA Level 1 Computing & Media Production Level 2 Creative Digital Media Production Level 3 Creative Media Practice - Games Development Level 3 Film & TV Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills Level 3 Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship T Level Digital (Specialising in Digital Production, Design and Development)

70 71 SPORT, COACHING & FITNESS

SPORT & COACHING Level 1 Sport & Active Leisure Level 2 Instructing Exercise & Fitness Level 2 OCR Sport Level 2 Sports Coaching (Activity Leadership) Level 3 Leadership & Community Coaching Level 3 BTEC Sports Coaching and Development Level 3 BTEC Sport & Exercise Science Level 3 Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Flexible learning options are available to athletes. There is also the option of overseas study (warm weather).

Register for one of our OPEN DAYS at 72 www.loucoll.ac.uk 73

A must-have qualification for ESPORTS, anyone interested in working ENTERPRISE AND in one of the fastest growing ENTREPRENEURSHIP sectors in the uk.

NEW FOR DID YOU KNOW? SEPTEMBER There are 36.6 million gamers 2021 in the UK, of which 3.1 million are Esports enthusiasts.

This Level 3 BTEC course provides an This exciting course also brings an ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in-depth study of the Esports sector, understanding and appreciation of the Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, supporting progression to Higher Education positive benefits of Esports, including the including English Language or Maths. and employment in key areas of the industry development of transferable skills such as: DURATION such as: Business and Enterprise, Finance, • Teamwork 2 years Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Health and • Communication Wellbeing, Psychology and Nutrition for • Leadership skills PROGRESSION ESports performance, Coaching and Events • Confidence building This course is equivalent to three Management. • Decision making A Levels, providing opportunities for Higher Education, employment or another vocational qualification.

74 75 Loughborough College mathematician achieves STEM UK top 100 spot SCIENCE Loughborough College actively works to promote Science, Technology, Engineering TECHNOLOGY and Maths (STEM) subjects and learning ENGINEERING experiences for all learners and supports MATHS progression into careers in these industries.

Building on our partnerships with schools, universities, the National Space Academy, and employers, our aim is to produce work ready STEM employees for the future.

76 77 According to the “Jobs of the Future”, Chemistry Olympiad success study by the Social Market Foundation: for Loughborough College

• Science and tech jobs are predicted to grow twice as fast as other occupations over the next 5 years.

• Jobs in science, research, engineering and technology fields will grow twice as fast as other careers (6% vs 3%), driven by factors including the pace of infrastructure investment and digital innovation.

• Current figures show there will be a shortfall in the number of graduates and apprentices available to fill these • Getting more girls to enter these careers roles. For example, there will is essential to the success of UK industrial be a 40% shortfall in strategy – currently women are less than a engineering. quarter of the workforce in four of the five most in-demand industries

• Future job growth is predicted for Computer coders; Geotechnical Design Engineers; Intelligence Consultants; Robotics Engineers; Data Scientists

• Teachers delivering STEM subjects at Loughborough College have recent and relevant industry experience within the STEM sector, with qualifications ranging from degrees to PhD level. With a host of extra- curricular activities across related subjects and leading facilities, you will find you are in a 78 great place to boost your STEM career. 79 DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER I NEED EXTRA SUPPORT WITH MY FINANCIAL HELP? FAQs STUDIES. WHAT HELP CAN I GET AT We offer a bursary fund to help with LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE? additional costs associated with There are staff on hand to help you with CAN I SPEAK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT your course, such as transport, kit or your academic progress. Our specialist THE COURSES YOU OFFER? uniform, and childcare costs. Eligibility advisors can also help with additional Yes, we have a dedicated Student is based on household income. You I’M INTERESTED IN A LEVELS requirements, and we have a fantastic Recruitment advisory team who will don’t need to request a bursary BUT I’M NOT SURE WHICH ONES team of learning support assistants who be happy to provide you with the application form, as they are sent to That’s okay! We know that deciding can provide in-class assistance. information on our courses and answer everyone who has applied to study on A Levels can be a long process any questions you may have. Give us a with us (usually in July/August). and that you can change your call on 01509 618375 or e-mail us at Further information is available here: mind—a lot. When you initially [email protected] WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET THE www.loucoll.ac.uk/student-services apply, we’ll ask you for your options, GRADES I WAS EXPECTING? but you’re not tied down to these If you don’t get your predicted results, subjects. We’ll confirm your final don’t panic! Our Student Recruitment choices at a later date. team is on hand to help, and we’ll WHAT’S THE DEADLINE FOR make sure that we find another course SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION? CAN I CHOOSE TO DO ANOTHER that is suitable for you. As a college we would advise you to apply COURSE IF I CHANGE MY MIND? by 28th May 2021. This will allow you to Yes. You can change your course WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE get the most out of what we can offer before enrolment by contacting FOR TUITION FEES? you, helping you to make the important the Student Recruitment team on There are no tuition fees for decisions about the courses you’re CAN I WORK A PART-TIME JOB 01509 618375. full-time students under 19 interested in. However, we will continue to WHILST STUDYING? If you’ve already started your who are enrolled on a Further consider applications made after this date. Education course. If you’re over We recommend no more than 8-9 course and find that it isn’t right 18, see page 48 for guidance. working hours per week. Research has for you, don’t worry; there will be shown that 10+ hours can negatively opportunities for you to discuss affect academic achievement, so make suitable alternatives. sure you’re prioritising correctly.

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82 83 TRAIN CAR EASY TO Loughborough train station connects With the M1 only three miles away, you can regular rail services from Leicester, get to us easily from all over the country. Nottingham and Derby. The Ivanhoe line There is free parking on site, but it is limited FIND offers direct travel and also serves several and on a first-come-first-served basis. of the smaller villages between Leicester Due to the limited amount of spaces, and Loughborough. The station is about local students aren’t permitted 25 minutes’ walk away from campus, or to park, except in special there’s a shuttle bus running every ten circumstances. minutes to save your legs.

For everyone aged 16 and 17, the NEW 16-17 SAVER RAILCARD can be purchased for £30 and will offer a 50% discount on rail travel, BUS making it cheaper to get to We’re connected by regular school, college and work. direct buses running from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Melton Mowbray and Ashby. Visit www.traveline.info for more details. We may be able WALK to help with travel passes— give us a call on We’re only a ten-minute walk from 01509 618375. Loughborough town centre, 25 minutes from the train station, and 15-20 minutes from the Baxter Gate/ For detailed maps, timetables and information on Swan Street bus stops. We even have how to get to Loughborough College from other secure on-site bicycle storage. parts of the UK or abroad, visit the ‘How to find us’

84 section of our website. 85 L A N A C N IO Loughborough is a buzzing market N U D N A R G town with loads on offer for students.

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T S E R O F 86 87 If your journey requires taking more than one bus, use the same operator where possible. This may mean a KINCHBUS BUS PASSES little more walking but will be considerably cheaper. Covering Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough and Leicester, including Skylink buses. Loughborough’s central location makes it Combined Kinchbus and really easy to get to and from anywhere TRAVEL NOTTINGHAM trentbarton student passes in the . See our bus map are available, covering more of overleaf for routes. For the most up-to- SUBSIDY CITY TRANSPORT Nottinghamshire. Academic year date prices and information, visit the bus A subsidy is available from the college to cover Covering Nottingham and several smaller towns. passes can be paid for up front operators’ websites or www.traveline.info the cost of public transport. It can be used to The availability of student academic year passes should or by Direct Debit and offer 24/7 PLEASE NOTE: Bus passes must be bought pay for daily, weekly, monthly or annual tickets. be confirmed with NCT directly. travel. For a discount, contact directly from the bus operator and are not For full details or to apply, e-mail the Bursary 0115 950 60 70 or www.nctx.co.uk Kinchbus customer services available from Loughborough College. team: [email protected] and tell them that you are a Loughborough College student. AGE 16–18 AGE 19+ CIRCUMSTANCE 01509 815 637 or CENTREBUS www.kinchbus.co.uk TIPS Outside LE11 postcode Covering Leicestershire and offering 24/7 travel Many bus companies offer travel passes Within LE11 postcode throughout the academic year. For a special discount, covering wider zones, or passes allowing use the code “LOCOLL154” or “LOCOLL8” when low-cost travel across multiple bus Household income below £30,000 purchasing your student travel pass. operators. PAUL S. Household income 0844 351 1120 or www.centrebus.info Kinchbus sell travel passes covering above £30,000 Loughborough town only, giving a cheaper For use towards WINSON buses & trains option for local students. For use towards Covering Asby-de-la-Zouch and Paying the full cost up front gives the cars & mopeds ARRIVA Shepshed, this operator only Unable to use public Covering Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Leicester, biggest overall discount, while paying transport for health reasons offers daily tickets. monthly by Direct Debit offers more along with the smaller towns in between. 01509 232 354 or Subsidy amount £160 £200 affordable payments. 0344 800 4411 or www.arrivabus.co.uk www.winsoncoaches.co.uk Eligible Ineligible

88 89 Train Route Kinch Skylink Bus Centre Bus 154 Arriva Bus 126 Kinch Sprint Centre Bus 8 Paul S. Winson Bus 129 Arriva Bus 126/127 Kinch Bus 9 BUS MAP Kinch Skylink Bus Kinch Bus 2 NCT Bus 1 Arriva Bus 29 We’re easy to reach by bus Nottingham City Beastmarket Hill from local villages, towns and NOTTINGHAM cities. Take a look at our bus Nottingham Station Castle Donington Morledge DerbyStop C8 BusOpp. Station TrainShardlow Station Long EatonBeeston QMC Nottingham,Nottingham Canal Street map or find out more at Friar Lane

www.traveline.info EMA EMA West DHL Trent Bridge Nottingham, Burton upon Crown Court Trent, BURTON New St. UPON DERBY EMA Terminal Wilford Green West Bridgford TRENT Stanton, Ruddington Business Park Pegasus Business Park Clifton NTU Piddocks Rd. Bunny Primary School Swadlincote, Kegworth Clifton Lane Bus Station Rempstone MELTON Sutton Gotham Costock MOWBRAY Woodville, Bonnington Station Rd. East GriffydamOsgathorpeBelton Market StreetLount Newbold SchoolPeggs GreenLane Hathern Leake Swannington, Burton Lane ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH Lemyngton St. Stanford on Soar Loughborough Ravenstone, Shepshed Nanpantan Baxter Gate Burton-on-the-WoldsWymeswoldAsfordbyBrooksby College The Plough COALVILLE

Loughborough, Train Station LEICESTER Swan St. Town Centre Thringstone LOUGHBOROUGH

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Loughborough, Fennel St. Fox Loughborough,Loughborough, Pitsford Drive Wheatsheaf Loughborough College Quorndon Rothley is just a 10-minute walk Mountsorrel from the town centre

Eaves Anstey Woodhouse SwithlandCropston Thurcaston St Margaret’s 90 91 Beaumont Leys Bus Station Avebury Avenue The college’s Undergraduate Centre works in partnership with top universities including Loughborough University, STUDY A DEGREE and Nottingham Trent University to offer a range of undergraduate degrees with flexible study options and an emphasis on employability.

FROM A TOP We offer scholarships of up to £1000 per year* to Loughborough College Choose from a range of degrees: UNIVERSITY AT students progressing on to one of our degrees from a • Business & Management • Music Level 3 qualification. LOUGHBOROUGH • Early Years Education • Public Services • Engineering • Sport

• Events Management • Travel & Tourism COLLEGE • Hospitality

Visit www.loucoll.ac.uk or email [email protected] to find out more. *Terms and conditions apply 92 93 NOTES

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94 95 96 VISIT US VIRTUALLY! We will be hosting a range of Virtual Open Day events throughout the year. Disclaimer Information provided is correct at the Our teams will be on hand to talk to you about the courses time of print and the college accepts and options available to you at Loughborough College, no liability for errors or omissions. and you can take part in our live Q&A asking questions Details can be subject to change without notice, including the provision from the comfort of your armchair! of courses, times, and dates. Fees and charges can be levied. Visit our website www.loucoll.ac.uk © Loughborough College 2020 for the latest information POST-16 PROSPECTUS 2021/22 POST-16 PROSPECTUS 2021/22 004274_09/20

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