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01509 618375 [email protected] www.loucoll.ac.uk OPEN DAYS As these dates are published in advance of the academic year, please always check the website for running times and any changes. Saturday 5th October 2019 / 10am - 1pm Saturday 2nd November 2019 / 10am - 1pm Disclaimer th pm pm Wednesday 4 December 2019 / 4 - 7 Information provided is correct at the Saturday 8th February 2020 / 10am - 1pm time of print and the college accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Wednesday 29th April 2020 / 4pm - 7pm Details can be subject to change without notice, including the provision Visit our website of courses, times, and dates. Fees and www.loucoll.ac.uk charges can be levied. for the latest information © Loughborough College 2019 1 CONTENTS 50 A LEVELS & SIXTH FORM 52 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 54 APPRENTICESHIPS 4 AT A GLANCE 56 BEAUTY THERAPY, HAIRDRESSING & 6 WELCOME SPORTS MASSAGE 8 OUR CAMPUS 58 BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL 10 FACILITIES 60 CARING & PUBLIC SERVICES 12 RADMOOR CENTRE 62 CREATIVE ARTS 14 HALLS 64 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, 16 SUPPORT ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE 18 GET INVOLVED 66 FOUNDATION LEARNING 20 STUDENTS’ UNION 68 GAMES DESIGN & MEDIA 22 SOCIETIES 70 SPORT, COACHING & FITNESS 24 SPORT 26 SPORT FACILITIES 28 SPORTING ALUMNI 30 PROGRESSION ROUTES 32 WAYS TO LEARN 34 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 72 FAQS 36 QUALIFICATIONS 74 CAN WE HELP? 38 APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 75 SAY HELLO 40 COURSE LEVELS 76 EASY TO FIND 42 UCAS TARIFFS 78 TOWN MAP 44 OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE 80 BUS PASSES 46 FEES & FUNDING 82 BUS MAP 48 APPLICATION PROCESS 84 STUDY A DEGREE 2 3 First of all, you’ll want to £ AT A GLANCE know why you should study at 30M Loughborough College. has been invested over the Here are the cold, hard facts, but past five years to improve our we’ve got plenty more reasons campus, including learning waiting for you inside. facilities, social spaces and campus security

94% st of our students find success in work, further education or for student experience. 1 training within six months of Loughborough Students’ leaving us Union offers hundreds of opportunities for you to get involved GOOD overall rating in our June 2017 Ofsted inspection, with Outstanding for Apprenticeships

4 5 DID YOU KNOW? WELCOME Loughborough was the destination of the first ever EATING OUT package holiday in 1841 While Loughborough isn’t exactly the biggest town in the UK, that doesn’t SHOPPING mean that you’ll be stuck for somewhere With Loughborough town centre just to eat. Fancy a mouthwatering Middle a few minutes’ walk from the college, Eastern feast? Or how about a bit you can make the most of your student of Asian fusion? Maybe you’re just discount right on your doorstep. Find after some classic English pub grub? all of the popular high street favourites, Whatever gets your taste buds going, including Topshop, TK Maxx, Primark Loughborough has it all. Of course, you and Boots, as well as loads of vintage can also find all of your favourite fast and independent shops. Supermarkets food chains in the town centre, plus include Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and independent coffee 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 THINGS TO DO a few distractions. Fortunately, Loughborough is a bustling town Take a trip to The Climbing Station for a workout with with loads on offer for students. a difference, or grab a load of mates and battle it out 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 OUR CAMPUS

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Situated at the heart of the college campus, THE HUB is your first port We’re always working to of call when you visit. This modern improve our campus to give complex houses excellent dining our students the best in facilities, student support services, facilities and technology. a library, and our Arts Academy. Take a look at some of our more recent improvements. 2016

2015 In developing the Radmoor Centre, 50 years after it was first built, we renovated our commercial facility which provides one of our most iconic structures, turning it a hands-on learning environment for into our new SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. This our students, we officially opened the award-shortlisted makeover created our RADMOOR SPA & SALON. Comprising a campus’ biggest teaching space, packed with hair salon, beauty treatment rooms, nail redesigned classrooms, brand-new science salon, spa and more, it allows our Hair labs, state-of-the-art IT rooms, and ample & Beauty students to gain real-world space for flexible learning. experience while offering great value for money for customers.

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. We’ve got some of the best engineering, electrical installation and FITNESS & motor vehicle workshops in the , offering access to industry- SPORTS CENTRE standard machinery and tools. 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 sports hall and gym. RADMOOR CHILDCARE Located in a newly refurbished building on the college campus the Radmoor DID YOU KNOW? Nursery offers a full day care facility for children up to school age. The nursery Our students regularly is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is open to perform shows throughout LIBRARY ARTS ACADEMY children of college students and staff the year, including plays, as well as the general public. Radmoor pantomimes and concerts. Located in the Hub, the library has a range Opened alongside the Hub in 2014, the Childcare also run additional after- of drop in and bookable computer facilities. Arts Academy is home to a range of school and holiday clubs. To find out You can book small rooms for group work industry-standard facilities, including more visit www.radmoornursery.co.uk and borrow a wide range of academic recording suites, rehearsal spaces and a books. There is also a large collection of dance studio, as well as a photography e-resources, e-books and e-journals which studio and dark room, Mac editing suite,

10 can be accessed both on and off site. and 220-seat theatre. 11 The Radmoor Centre houses a range of fitness, beauty and restaurant RADMOOR facilities that are open to the general DID YOU KNOW? public. As well as being a commercial HAIR & The Radmoor Centre is a facility, it’s also a working learning CENTRE commercial facility, offering environment for our Health & Fitness, BEAUTY health & fitness, hair & beauty Hair & Beauty, and Hospitality & Radmoor Hair & Beauty is a commercial and catering services Catering students, giving them salon with modern facilities, including: valuable hands-on experience under • Hair salon the guidance of their tutors. • Beauty treatment rooms • Dry floatation • Sauna and steam room

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

12 13 Our accommodation has everything you need HALLS to feel happy and settled while you’re studying THE GABLES with us, giving you the perfect balance of AND THE STAN independence and support. We’ve even got dedicated blocks of en-suite rooms just for BELL CENTRE under-18s. • 5-minute walk from the college campus and students’ union • 10-minute walk from the town centre and large supermarkets • 223 single bedrooms • Communal laundry, outdoor spaces and common rooms, variously equipped with TVs, games consoles and table tennis • Five or six person flats with shared or THE ELITE ATHLETE en-suite bathrooms • Rooms adapted for disabled PERFORMANCE students (subject to assessment) • Wi-Fi and network points throughout CENTRE • 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 ADDITIONAL choose, we’re here for SUPPORT you every step SUPPORT of the way. Our dedicated support network helps to make sure that all DID YOU KNOW? MONEY students get the most from their college experience, regardless of We offer a range of grants, MATTERS any support needs or disabilities. bursaries and cash payments PROGRESS There are loads of options We have specialists in ASD, available to help with physical disabilities, learning If you’re a full-time student, the expense of studying, difficulties, and mental health, you’ll see a lot of your including help with who are on hand to support you teachers and your progress childcare, kit, and travel throughout your time with us. tutor. Between them, they can costs. We also offer offer all kinds of support and cash payments based on advice, and will work with you attendance. to set targets, so you’re clear about your goals and ready for your next steps. WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT PRACTICAL We’re very much invested in our students and have a range of teams dedicated to your welfare THINGS and development. These include the Mental Health team, Wellbeing Mentors, Inclusion The Learner Services team is here to answer team and Safeguarding Officers. If you require your financial, travel, application and support there is someone here for you to speak accommodation questions. They can also help to. We offer 1:1 appointments as well as inclusive you to find out more about the financial, legal, support groups, we also provide a sexual health educational, disability and international advice clinic three times a week. available through Loughborough Students’ 16 Union. 17 College isn’t just about studying! GET INVOLVED Make the most of your time with us by getting involved with an activity or society. From volunteering and charity work to sports teams and special- interest groups, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. ENTERPRISE SOCIETY Founded in 2015, the Enterprise Society 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 or even start up a small business. FUNDRAISING The Loughborough community is really important to us, and our students have a pretty good track record when it comes to fundraising SPORT for a variety of local and national You won’t be surprised to hear that charities. Last year Sport FE raised sport is a big part of college life in £3814.47 for BBC Children In Need. Loughborough. Even if you’re not studying Sport, you can take part DID YOU KNOW? in a number of organised activities,

You don’t need to be studying including inter-departmental Sport to get involved in sports competitions, allowing you to make friends while keeping fit. 18 competitions 19 Loughborough College students are members of Loughborough Students’ Union, giving you access to LOUGHBOROUGH everything it has to offer. Owned and managed by its members, LSU has been developed by students, for STUDENTS’ UNION students. Find something that you love and get involved! SOCIETIES Whatever you’re into, LSU has a society for you. There DID YOU KNOW? LEARNER RAG are over 120 to choose from, LSU is one of the biggest students’ REPS ranging from art and music Take part in some of the most to off road driving and hot unions in the country and is frequently Are elected by their challenging and rewarding air ballooning—and if you voted #1 for student experience peers to represent projects in the world, from think there’s one missing, their views and to jumping out of planes to dog- you can set it up and chair support college sledding across the Arctic Circle, your own club! improvement. while raising over £1,000,000 annually for local, national and international charities.

ACTION MEDIA LSU’s multi-million-pound media centre Action is a fantastic way to maximise your gives you the chance to get hands-on college experience and enhance your CV with student media and journalism. with rewarding volunteer work. Throughout You’ll have plenty of opportunities to the academic year, students contribute build your portfolio and gain experience over 25,000 hours to local projects working while working for our award-winning TV with children, the elderly and disabled, as station, 24/7 radio station, magazine, and well as aiding overseas communities in photography studio. places such as Mexico, Nepal and India.

20 21 SOCIETIES Somali Retail Management and WATER-BASED Spanish Marketing Canoe Tamil Society TEDx Loughborough Lifesaving OUTDOOR SPORTS INDIVIDUAL SPORTS The Swordsmanship Society Turkish Think Tank Rowing American Football Archery Tuxedo Swing Trading Society Sailing & Windsurfing Cricket Athletics & Cross Country Your Sound OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Velocity – Transport and Flying Sub Aqua Cycling Boxing Airsoft Society Swimming Equestrian Fencing FAITH & CULTURE Clay Pigeon Shooting FILM, GAME & TECHNOLOGY Wakeboard & Water Ski Football (Men’s) Fitness & Wellbeing Society Afro-Caribbean Society Endurance Challenge Anime Soc Water Polo Football (Women’s) Golf Arab Society Gliding CAD Creations Hockey (Men’s) Gymnastics Asian Society Hiking Club Chess Society POLITICAL & HISTORIC Hockey (Women’s) Kart Atheist, Humanist and Secularist Hot Air Ballooning Club Computer Society Conservative Future Lacrosse LU Crossfit Brunei Society Humans vs. Zombies Disney Society Labour Society Polo Mountaineering Cathsoc Landscaping and Gardening Drone Living History Rugby League Powerlifting & Weightlifting Chinese Society Loughborough Off-Road Driving Flix Cinema Loughborough Feminist Rugby Union (Men’s) Snow sports Christian Union Society LSU Hack Model United Nations Rugby Union (Women’s) Tennis French Society Motor Club Quiz Society Softball & Baseball Trampoline German Language Society Parkour/Freerunning Role Play and Wargaming OTHER INTERESTS Ultimate Frisbee Triathlon Ghanaian Society Recreational Running Society Rubik’s Cube & Puzzle Society Loughborough Marrow Yoga Society Hellenic Society Ride Collective YouTube Society Loughborough Space INDOOR SPORTS Hindu Society (NHSF) Roller Hockey LSU Harry Potter & Quidditch Badminton PERFORMANCE & ARTS Indonesian Society Scout and Guide Club MARTIAL ARTS Unicef Basketball (Men’s) …FEVER Iranian Society Skydiving Aikido Basketball (Women’s) Art Society Islamic Society Small-Sided Football Jiu Jitsu Cheerleading Belly Dance Japanese Society Surf Club Judo Cue Sports Bhangra Society Jewish Society Touch Rugby Kung Fu Dance Breakdancing Society Latin American Society Kickboxing Darts Soc DJ Society Loughborough Adventist EMPLOYABILITY Mixed Martial Arts Dodgeball Society Irish Dance Students on Campus Bright Futures Society Shotokan Karate Futsal Loughborough Fashion Society Malaysian and Singaporean Enactus Taekwondo VISIT Handball LSU Classical Nepalese Society Engineers Without Borders Wado Ryu Karate Loughborough Ice LSU SING! Nigerian Society Entrepreneurial Minds Society lsu.co.uk to find out more Omani Music Society Investment Society FOOD & DRINK about the societies that Squash Open Minds Pakistani Society ITMB Society Cocktail Society Table Tennis Photo Soc Pentecost Student and Law Society Real Ale Society are on offer Tenpin Bowling Pole Fitness Associates (PENSA) Loughborough Consulting VegSoc Volleyball Rawkus Street Dance Radical Youth LSU Finance Wine and Cheese Society Wallball Rocksoc Romanian Society Psychology Salsa Saudi Shakespeare Society Scandinavian Society Stage Society Sikh Society 22 23 Sport has always been at the heart of studying in Loughborough. Whether ELITE SPORT SPORT you’re training competitively, keeping fit Our Elite Sport programmes help student- or just playing for fun, there’s something athletes to uphold their sporting commitments. for everyone. This includes studying year-round to reduce the number of study hours per week, allowing breaks to accommodate competitions or training, offering online learning, extended time DID YOU KNOW? INTRAMURAL frames and 1:1 tutorials. Loughborough College SPORT alumni won a total of 14 You don’t need to be studying sport to medals in the Rio 2016 participate in competitions. Our intramural Olympics and Paralympics sport (IMS) programme is a great way to meet new people by competing in inter- department and intra-college sports tournaments, playing five-a-side football, dodgeball and more.

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE SPORT Loughborough College Sport provides a student-athlete experience in a range of sports from competitive to high-performance programmes, including training and sports science support. Teams can also compete in competitions including Association of Colleges Sport. 24 25 Loughborough College has fantastic sporting facilities, and our SPORT students can even access facilities at , just FACILITIES over the road. RADMOOR HEALTH & FITNESS Based in the Radmoor Centre, facilities include a 2012 CENTRE sports hall, 50-station fitness suite, indoor cycling This dedicated sports facilities studio, dance and exercise studios, spa, sauna and centre hosts a teaching gym, steam room. four-court sports hall and sports analysis suite, as well as a sport and exercise physiology laboratory.

THE PAVILION A dedicated sports teaching and DID YOU KNOW? coaching environment. This is where Our students are members our full-size state-of-the-art floodlit of Loughborough Students’ 4G pitch and grass pitch are located. Union, giving them access to a range of sporting clubs

26 27 FOOTBALL ATHLETICS TRIATHLON CANOE Mo Adams Angela Hannah Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Harvey Barnes George Peasgood SPORTING Chris Baker Sophie Bradley Olivia Breen HOCKEY Taylor Campbell DEAF SWIMMING Ben Chilwell Chris Griffiths Libby Clegg, MBE Lucy Sharp Hamza Choudhury Henry Weir ALUMNI James Dasaolu Nicola White, MBE Izzy Christiansen Ojie Edoburun Niamh Emerson SWIMMING Phil Gilchrist Robbie Grabarz Adam Barrett CYCLING CRICKET BASKETBALL Kerys Harrop Amy Griffiths Jack Burnell Sophie Thornhill, MBE Jeff Hendrick Rebecca Grundy Jamell Anderson Sophie Hahn, MBE Katie Clark Tommy Godwin Tom Hopper Harry Swindells Ethan Damerum Sophie Hitchon Fran Halsall Conner Washington Matthew Hudson-Smith Siobhan-Marie O’Connor Jodie Hutton TABLE Richard Kilty Molly Renshaw RUGBY Billy Kee Kyle Langford Ellie Simmonds, OBE TENNIS Claire Allan WRESTLING Max Lowe Steve Lewis Aaron McKibbin Leah Bartlett Lizzie Simmonds Michael Grundy Jak McCourt Julie Rogers Ross Wilson Henri Codling Lianna Swan Leon Rattigan Liam Moore Martyn Rooney Amy Cokayne Liam Tancock Laura Samuel Alex Davis Sophie Taylor BLIND Sally Scott Harry Ellis Harriet West TAEKWONDO Tom Parkes Thomas Young FOOTBALL Zak Fellows Sarah Stevenson, MBE Tom Rogic Dan English Emma Hardy Lauren Williams Jeffrey Schlupp WHEELCHAIR Amelia Harper BOBSLEIGH BASKETBALL Megan Jones DEAF RUGBY Ryan Letts George Bates NETBALL Ellen Ramsbottom Jodie Ounsley Courtney Sweetman Kirk Beth Cobden Anya Richmond George Taft SHORT TRACK Jess Weaver DIVING SKELETON Daniel Goodfellow SKATING TENNIS Amelia Coltman DEAF Elise Christie Jon Eley Katie Boulter FOOTBALL JUDO Sam Ingram BADMINTON Harry Boorman VOLLEYBALL Chloe Birch Sam Shenton

28 29 With so much competition, securing a place at uni or landing a job can be PROGRESSION tricky, and exam results aren’t enough on their own. That’s where we come CAREERS ADVICE in! On top of your qualification, we’ll Whether you’re thinking about applying for ROUTES help you to develop the qualities and university or entering the world of work, our skills you need to stand out from the advisors are here for you. We’ll work with you crowd. to help you define your strengths, work out your next steps and ensure that you feel confident about moving forward.

THE JOB SHOP Our job shop team will help you to get ahead of the competition, giving you REAL WORK all the training, advice and support you need to achieve your employment goals. EXPERIENCE With exclusive access to local vacancies Many of our courses include a work and jobs that are rarely advertised, your experience element, designed to provide perfect role could be just around the DID YOU KNOW? you with valuable hands-on experience. corner. This will really give you the edge on your 81% of employers value The team will also help you to fill out CV or uni application, as many students employability skills above applications and give you plenty of handy leave formal education without any other factors, including CV and interview tips to make sure that practical know-how. qualification or grade employers want to snap you up!

30 31 Once you’ve done your GCSEs, you’ve A LEVELS WAYS TO LEARN got three main options to choose from. A Levels last for two years and allow you The most important thing is finding the to focus on the academic subjects that option that suits you best. you enjoy the most. It’s an academically demanding route and is entirely exam- focused. Students usually progress to higher education, or may pursue employment or an apprenticeship. BTECs 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.”

32 33 Studying at Loughborough College as an international student allows you to experience life in the UK while studying for a INTERNATIONAL qualification and 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 SUPPORT Our teaching staff are experienced PROGRESS TUTOR in supporting learners throughout Every international student is assigned the transition to studying in the UK. a dedicated progress tutor who will Students are supported to develop assist you in planning your work and both the language and study skills developing yourself academically. Your required for success both during their progress tutor will also help to resolve time at college and in their future any issues you may have during your education and career paths. time with us, from academic struggles 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 DID YOU KNOW? provide guidance throughout the whole visa application process. Once you have arrived at We offer a range of the college, our International Student Advisor scholarships for our will be on hand to help you with picking international students up your Biometric Residence Permit and arranging police registration if necessary. 34 35 QUALIFICATIONS A LEVELS VOCATIONAL

There’s more than one route to success, which is why we offer a range Accounting Geography Beauty Therapy Media Applied Science History Business & customer service Motor Vehicle of different courses and qualifications Art Law Childcare & Early Years Music Biology Mathematics Electrical Installation Performing Arts to suit your educational and ENTRY Engineering Public Services Business Studies Media Studies employment needs. We know that all Chemistry Photography Fitness Space Engineering Computer Science Physics Games Design Sport & Coaching this choice can get confusing, so take REQUIREMENTS Diploma in Financial Studies Politics Hairdressing Sports Massage Economics Psychology Health & Social Care Travel & Tourism a look at these pages and see what’s You’ll need to consider the entry requirements English Language Religious Studies Hospitality & Catering Visual Arts English Literature Sociology right for you. for getting onto your chosen course. Our A Level Environmental Science Spanish* programme 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 grades, one option may suit you YOU MUST ACHIEVE 5 GCSEs GRADES A*—C / 9—4 WE WILL OFFER YOU THE LEVEL THAT IS MOST 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 subject, you will need A Levels, and PLANS TWO YEARS ONE YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEARS if you’re interested in learning more You need to give some thought to what you’d like about a sector or industry, you’ll want a to do once you’ve completed the qualification. vocational qualification such as a BTEC. Both options equip you to apply to universities, Which one you pick will depend on a although certain subjects and certain universities UCAS POINTS NO UCAS POINTS UCAS POINTS range of things. require specific qualifications. Try searching on UCAS for subjects that you’re interested

in to see what universities are asking for. Please note that not all courses are available at all levels. See our course pages (50–71) for more information. Exact entry requirements may vary. Please see full course information for specific entry requirements. 36 37 APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS

An apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and allows you to learn practical DEGREE skills in your chosen field whilst also earning You can even achieve a degree- a wage. Our course list (p55) shows the level qualification through available apprenticeship levels within our HIGHER an apprenticeship. Degree subjects. You’ll work towards work-based apprenticeships are helping to build learning qualifications such as a Level the high-level technical skills needed 4 competence qualification, and for the jobs of the future. perhaps a learning-based qualification, ADVANCED Functional Skills, and (in some The government is committed to You will study one of two types of cases) a knowledge-based expanding the number, range and apprenticeship: Standards or Framework. You qualification such quality of apprenticeships INTERMEDIATE will gain a work-based Level 3 competence as a Foundation that offer training to Working towards work-based qualification and, in most cases, a relevant Degree. The higher degree level. Not all qualifications such as a Level 2 knowledge-based qualification. The apprenticeships that DID YOU KNOW? apprenticeships are competence qualification, as well apprenticeship Standard will provide you we offer can be found Under-19s made up 26% available at Higher and as Functional Skills and (in most with a nationally recognised apprenticeship on our website. of apprenticeship starts in Degree level, so make sure cases) a relevant knowledge-based certificate. You will also study Functional Skills 2015/16 to check the full details qualification. The qualifications you (as appropriate). An advanced apprenticeship when choosing your receive are equivalent to five GCSEs is equivalent to two A Levels. apprenticeship. at grades A–C/9-4.

38 39 COURSE LEVELS LEVELS LEVEL 4,5,6&7 Navigating all these qualifications and 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 some supervision. For Example: name just a few. We provide a For Example: • A Levels range of options for progression • Functional Skills • BTEC Extended Diploma into Higher Education here at These courses introduce a • Intermediate apprenticeship • BTEC 90-credit Diploma Loughborough College, but we ENTRY specific subject or area of • BTEC First Diploma • Advanced apprenticeship won’t bore you with the details Designed to help you to develop basic skills work, helping you to develop • NVQ / BTEC Level 2 just now. Just know that we’ve and knowledge, Entry Level courses are ideal your understanding under full • GCSEs got plenty of options here for if you don’t have any existing qualifications. supervision. you when you need them. For Example: For Example: • Functional Skills • Functional Skills and GCSEs • Certificate of Achievement • Level 1 Progression • Personal and social development Programme • Supported work experience • BTEC Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma 40 • NVQ Level 1 41 When you’re choosing your next steps, the differences between levels and grades can be confusing. If you’re UCAS TARIFFS applying to university, you’ll need a minimum number of UCAS points, depending on the course you’re applying for. DID YOU KNOW? These tariff tables will help you to understand exactly what 95% of universities and your grades mean and where they can take you. colleges in the UK accept BTEC students, including universities from the 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

MMP 80

MPP 64

PPP 48

42 43 At Loughborough College, we welcome students of all ages. OPTIONS FOR Alongside our Further Education provision, we offer a variety of Access PRE-ACCESS to Higher Education, professional, If you’d like to enter Higher Education but are and degree-level courses, designed to missing key qualifications which prevent you EVERYONE enhance your earning potential. from meeting Access entry requirements, such as GCSE Maths or English, a Pre-Access course can help you to fill in those gaps.

ENGLISH & MATHS All of our full-time learners are required to achieve either GCSE English and Maths grades of at least 4/C or Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2. If you ACCESS haven’t achieved these grades before you come to college, you’ll be enrolled onto either COURSES GCSE English and Maths or Functional Skills, If you’re over 18 and want to study depending on your prior achievement level. a degree-level qualification but DID YOU KNOW? This requirement is applicable to all colleges don’t quite meet the formal entry nationally. Employers and most universities will requirements, an Access course could You can even study an undergraduate ask for English and Maths at these grade levels be perfect for you. They’re designed degree at Loughborough College as a minimum. to prepare you for Higher Education courses in a variety of disciplines.

44 45 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 4 payments. A bursary fund is 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: 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 £15,763.50 annual gross salary the eligibility criteria). This fund can also help with course studentrecruitment@loucoll. costs, e.g. travel, stationery, 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 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 an international student, other previously previously previously previously PLEASE NOTE: The table provides generic funding fees may apply. Please contact ESOL guidance. To ensure that you the Student Recruitment team. ENTRY are entitled to funding, we LEVEL will fully assess your eligibility ELIGIBLE prior to enrolling you. Please LEVEL 1 AGED 18+ AND INTERESTED IN ensure that you provide all ELIGIBLE ENGLISH OR MATHS COURSES? prior qualifications held when LEVEL 2 Adult English and Maths courses asked to do so, as the college ELIGIBLE (functional skills and GCSE) are will retrospectively charge LEVEL 3 funded courses. These courses tuition fees should differing ELIGIBLE are FREE if you haven’t previously LEVEL 4 circumstances come to light. passed the qualification.

Free! Course fees payable Advanced learning loan available

This information is based on current government funding guidelines for September 2019 entry and may be subject to change.

46 47 ONCE YOU’VE ACCEPTED APPLICATION YOUR OFFER... @ @ @ @ @ INDUCTION @ INFORMATION PROCESS FUNDING & SUPPORT @ @ @ We’ll send you an @ Over the summer,@ we’ll send RESEARCH information pack with ATTEND AN APPLICANT EVENT APPLICANT TASTER DAY you information about our Get a better idea of what @ everything you’ll need We’ll invite you to an event Spend a day or two at Bursary Fund. Everyone who courses we have on offer: to get you ready for specifically for the course(s) you’re college at the start of has applied will automatically • Look on our website the start of your course interested in. Parents or guardians the summer holidays. be sent an application form. • Come to our open days in September. This will are welcome to come to this one Here, you will take part All you need to do is complete • Read our course booklets include your enrolment too! You need to attend one of in activities relating to and return the form to us with allocation, course costs, these events in order to get an offer your chosen course and the appropriate evidence. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION and kit and uniform to study with us. experience what it’s Aged 19 or over? We’ll send Initially, we can only log ordering information like to be a student at you a fees and funding pack, up to two choices for your (if appropriate). Loughborough College. including information about application. Please apply @ Attending this event funding options and Advanced using just one of the following RECEIVE AN OFFER is a necessary step in Learning Loans. methods: Once you’ve been to your @ securing your place at As course places are • Online applicant event, you’ll receive a college. limited, if you are unable • Paper conditional offer. Conditions will to make an event when • Your current schools @ be based on meeting the course invited, please contact: application system @ entry requirements. We’ll also [email protected] @ send you an ‘accept my place’ @ 01509 618375 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT START YOUR @ certificate, so make sure to let We’ll send you an acknowledgement COURSE! us know whether you’d like to REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT postcard to let you know that we’ve @ Sent by e-mail accept your offer within 30 Once you’ve received your GCSE results, @ processed your application and what you Sent@ by post days, in order to secure your you’ll be invited to come in to see us to @ can expect next. You should receive this On website conditional place. sign up for your course. Specific details 5-10 working days after application. @ 48 @ 49 will be sent to you in your induction pack. @ @ @ A LEVELS & A LEVELS & SIXTH FORM Accounting Diploma in Applied Science* Art SIXTH FORM Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Diploma in Financial Studies** Economics English Language English Literature Environmental Science Film Studies Further Mathematics*** Geography History Law Mathematics Media Studies Each A Level Photography Physics subject has its Politics own entry criteria Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish****

* Equivalent to two A Levels ** Equivalent to one A Level *** Further Maths can only be studied alongside Maths **** Subject to confirmation 50 51 ACCESS DID YOU KNOW? TO HIGHER We offer Pre-Access courses for adults who do not yet meet the entry requirements for our EDUCATION Access courses

Our Access to Higher Education courses are adult courses designed for individuals who want to return to study and gain the necessary qualifications for progression into Higher Education. PRE-ACCESS Level 2 Pre-Access ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Level 3 Higher Education Business Level 3 Higher Education Health Studies Level 3 Higher Education Social Sciences

52 53 APPRENTICESHIPS Our apprenticeships were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017 SUBJECTS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SERVICE INDUSTRIES Level 2 Accounting Level 2 Hair Professional DID YOU KNOW? Level 3 Assistant Accountant Level 3 Hairdressing Level 4 Professional Accounting Over 90% of UK apprentices Level 2 Commis Chef Taxation Technician go into work or further training Level 3 Chef de Partie Level 2 Business Administration Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Level 3 Business Administration Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Level 5 Operations/ Departmental Manager TECHNICAL & LOGISTICS Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Level 2 Engineering Level 3 Engineering CARING SERVICES Level 3 Infrastructure Technician Level 2 Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3 International Freight Level 3 Early Years Educator Forwarding Specialist Level 3 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Laboratory Technician Level 3 Supportive Delivery of PE & School Sport Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative

Find out more by visiting: Level 2 Supply Chain Operative www.loucoll.ac.uk/ 54 study-an-apprenticeship 55 BEAUTY THERAPY, BARBERING & HAIRDRESSING HAIRDRESSING Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector Level 2 Barbering Level 2 Women’s Hairdressing Level 3 Barbering (Part time) & SPORTS Level 3 Hairdressing BEAUTY THERAPY Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector MASSAGE Level 2 Beauty Therapy Level 3 Body & Spa Therapies

SPORTS MASSAGE Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy

56 57 BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY BUSINESS & CUSTOMER & TRAVEL 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

58 59 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) 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

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

60 61 CREATIVE ARTS

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

62 63 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ENGINEERING & Level 1 Technology Studies Level 3 Electrical Installation MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING Level 1 Technology Studies Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 Engineering Level 3 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

64 65 FOUNDATION LEARNING ENTRY PATHWAYS 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 DID YOU KNOW? Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector Our foundation learning Level 1 Health, Social, Children’s and Young People’s Care courses are also suitable Level 1 Motor Vehicle for students with learning Level 1 Music difficulties Level 1 Performing & Visual Arts Level 1 Public Services Level 1 Sport Level 1 Technology - Electrical Installation and Engineering Level 1 Vocational Pathways

66 67 GAMES DESIGN & MEDIA

GAMES DESIGN Level 3 Games Development Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills MEDIA Level 1 Computing & Media Production Level 2 Creative Digital Media Production Level 3 Film & TV

68 69 SPORT, COACHING & FITNESS SPORT & COACHING Level 1 Sport & Active Leisure Level 2 Instructing Exercise & Fitness Level 2 Sport Level 2 Sports Coaching (Activity Leadership) Level 3 Coaching and Supporting School PE Level 3 Sport Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science

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

70 71 I NEED EXTRA SUPPORT WITH MY STUDIES. WHAT DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER FAQs HELP CAN I GET AT LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE? FINANCIAL HELP? We offer a bursary There are staff on hand to help you with your fund to help with additional costs academic progress. Our specialist advisors can also CAN I SPEAK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT associated with your course, such as help with additional requirements, and we have a THE COURSES YOU OFFER? transport, kit or uniform, and childcare fantastic team of learning support assistants who can Yes, we have a dedicated Student costs. Eligibility is based on household provide in-class assistance. Recruitment advisory team who will income. You don’t need to request a be happy to provide you with the bursary application form, as they are I’M INTERESTED IN A LEVELS information on our courses and answer sent to everyone who has applied to BUT I’M NOT SURE WHICH ONES any questions you may have. Give us a study with us (usually in July/August). That’s okay! We know that deciding call on 01509 618375 or e-mail us at Further information is available here: on A Levels can be a long process [email protected] WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET THE www.loucoll.ac.uk/student-services and that you can change your GRADES I WAS EXPECTING? mind—a lot. When you initially If you don’t get your predicted results, apply, we’ll ask you for your options, CAN I CHOOSE TO DO ANOTHER WHAT’S THE DEADLINE FOR don’t panic! Our Student Recruitment but you’re not tied down to these COURSE IF I CHANGE MY MIND? SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION? team is on hand to help, and we’ll subjects. We’ll confirm your final Yes. You can change your course before As a college we would advise you to make sure that we find another course choices at a later date. enrolment by contacting the Student apply by 31st May 2020. This will allow that is suitable for you. Recruitment team on 01509 618375. you to get the most out of what we If you’ve already started your course can offer you, helping you to make the WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE and find that it isn’t right for you, don’t important decisions about the courses FOR TUITION FEES? worry; there will be opportunities you’re interested in. However, we will There are no tuition fees for CAN I WORK A for you to discuss suitable however continue to consider full-time students under 19 PART-TIME JOB WHILST STUDYING? alternatives. applications made after who are enrolled on a Further We recommend no more than 8-9 this date. Education course. If you’re over working hours per week. Research has 18, see page 46 for guidance. shown that 10+ hours can negatively affect academic achievement, so make sure you’re prioritising correctly.

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74 75 TRAIN CAR EASY TO Loughborough train station With the M1 only three miles away, you can get connects regular rail services from to us easily from all over the country. Parking Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. permits are available for a fee, but parking is The Ivanhoe line offers direct travel on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to FIND and also serves several of the smaller the limited amount of spaces, local villages between Leicester and students aren’t permitted to Loughborough. The station is about park, except in special 25 minutes’ walk away from campus, circumstances. or there’s a shuttle bus running every ten minutes to save your legs. For everyone aged 16 and 17, BUS the NEW 16-17 SAVER RAILCARD We’re connected by regular can be purchased for £30 and will direct buses running from offer a 50% discount on rail Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, travel, making it cheaper Melton Mowbray and Ashby. to get to school, Visit www.traveline.info for college and more details. We may be able work. to help with travel passes— WALK 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’ section of our website.

76 77 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 78 79 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. NOTTINGHAM Combined Kinchbus and TRAVEL trentbarton student passes Loughborough’s central are available, covering more of location makes it really easy SUBSIDY CITY TRANSPORT Nottinghamshire. Academic year to get to and from anywhere in Covering Nottingham and several smaller towns. A subsidy is available from the college to cover passes can be paid for up front the East Midlands. See our bus map The availability of Easyrider Further student academic year the cost of public transport. It can be used to or by Direct Debit and offer 24/7 overleaf for routes. For the most up-to- passes for 2019/20 should be confirmed with NCT directly. pay for daily, weekly, monthly or annual tickets. travel. For a special discount, date prices and information, visit the bus 0115 950 60 70 or www.nctx.co.uk For full details or to apply, e-mail the Bursary contact Kinchbus customer operators’ websites or www.traveline.info team: [email protected] services and tell them that you Please note: Bus passes must be bought are a Loughborough College directly from the bus operator and are not CIRCUMSTANCE AGE 16–18 AGE 19+ CENTREBUS student. 01509 815 637 or available from Loughborough College. Covering Leicestershire and offering 24/7 travel www.kinchbus.co.uk Outside LE11 postcode throughout the academic year. For a special discount, use the code “LOCOLL” when purchasing your student travel Within LE11 postcode TIPS pass. 0844 351 1120 orwww.centrebus.info Household income PAUL S. Many bus companies offer travel passes below £45,000 covering wider zones, or passes allowing Household income above £45,000 low-cost travel across multiple bus operators. WINSON For use towards Covering Asby-de-la-Zouch and Kinchbus sell travel passes covering buses & trains Shepshed, this operator only Loughborough town only, giving a cheaper For use towards ARRIVA cars & mopeds offers daily tickets. option for local students. Covering Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Unable to use public 01509 232 354 or transport for health reasons Leicester, along with the smaller towns in Paying the full cost up front gives the biggest between. Academic year passes can be paid www.winsoncoaches.co.uk overall discount, while paying monthly by Subsidy amount £240 £300 for up front or by Direct Debit and offer 24/7 Direct Debit offers more affordable payments. Eligible Ineligible travel. 0344 800 4411 or www.arrivabus.co.uk

80 81 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 College Loughborough,Loughborough, Pitsford Drive Wheatsheaf is just a 10-minute walk Quorndon Rothley from the town centre Mountsorrel

Eaves Anstey Woodhouse SwithlandCropston Thurcaston St Margaret’s 82 83 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 FROM A TOP an emphasis on employability. We offer scholarships of up to £1000 per year* to Choose from a range of degrees: UNIVERSITY AT Loughborough College students progressing on to • Business & Management • Music one of our degrees from a LOUGHBOROUGH Level 3 qualification. • 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

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Suffering from information overload? Whether it’s courses you’re interested in or questions you want to ask, it might help to make a few notes.

86 87 88 OPEN DAYS As these dates are published in advance of the academic year, please always check the website for running times and any changes. Saturday 5th October 2019 / 10am - 1pm Saturday 2nd November 2019 / 10am - 1pm Disclaimer th pm pm Wednesday 4 December 2019 / 4 - 7 Information provided is correct at the Saturday 8th February 2020 / 10am - 1pm time of print and the college accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Wednesday 29th April 2020 / 4pm - 7pm Details can be subject to change without notice, including the provision Visit our website of courses, times, and dates. Fees and www.loucoll.ac.uk charges can be levied. for the latest information © Loughborough College 2019 POST-16 PROSPECTUS 2020/21 POST-16 PROSPECTUS 2020/21 003503_09/19

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