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28 Bradford School of Art 28 Art and Design 30 Fashion 34 Games and Graphic Media Design 36 Media Make-up with Special Effects 40 Music 44 Performing Arts 46 Technical and Production Arts for Film and Television 48 Textiles

50 Business & Law 50 Business 52 Law

54 Construction & Engineering 54 Construction 58 Engineering

60 Science and Technology 60 Computing 64 Ophthalmic Dispensing

68 Social Care & Community Practice Early Years, Youth Work and 68 Community Development 86 How to apply 70 Health, Social Welfare, Counselling and Psychology 88 UCAS calendar 72 Social Work 90 UCAS tariff points 74 Teaching & Education Fees & funding - 92 financial assistance 74 Sport and Physical Activity Course guide information 78 Teaching & Education 95 Welcome to Higher Education at Bradford College We are based in the centre of one of the youngest and most multicultural cities within the UK. We have provided quality education and training for over 185 years and we are always striving to support our students on their journey to employment. We actively promote and value the social mobility and cultural diversity of our community, which encourages education, enterprise and employment, and is the foundation of our college ethos. At Bradford College we have one very simple aim; to transform the lives of our students. We are passionate about our students; we care about the experience you have, the support we can provide to you, the opportunities we can help to generate and the value we can add to your time whilst you are with us. Studying Higher Education is a really exciting and pivotal time and we offer a range of opportunities and experiences that will support and enhance your career. You can expect high quality courses, talented tutors, excellent facilities and a friendly and supportive environment. We hope you’ll find the information within this course guide useful and find a study programme that will best suit your next steps. You can join our online community and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, as well as join us at the College for our next Open Event.

4 Our partnerships with the University of Bolton and Pearson

Bradford College works in partnership with the University of Bolton, which validate our Undergraduate degrees, Postgraduate awards, and Masters degrees, and Pearson which award our Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas. These partnerships allow us to deliver a wide range of courses that are constantly reviewed to reflect the needs of both our students and employers. Bradford College and the University of Bolton both have strong industry links that allow us to provide relevant qualifications that prepare you for the workplace. Our courses attract students ranging from those who have progressed from A-level study, those wanting to build on existing qualifications or people looking for a career change.

Approved Centre from Pearson

4 bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 5 Pioneers in education since 1832 Over 185 years’ experience in delivering education, enterprise, and employment. We focus on excellence, integrity and inclusion which is reflected in our teaching and scholarship, providing you with an experience that centres on your personal and professional development.

Many of our programmes are Facilities Flexible and designed to fit around you with Make the most of our award- Professional Study part-time and distance learning study options available. winning campus, with modern A number of our courses facilities and resources, are validated and quality including: checked by professional Work Placements •• Arts and creative bodies, including the Our in-house recruitment team workshop spaces Chartered Institute of Building helps hundreds of students Engineers, General Optical •• Café bars into work experience or Council, Association of British placements related to their •• Computer spaces Dispensing Opticians, National course each year. We offer a •• Library Counselling Society, and range of services to help you •• Prayer and reflection Health & Care Professionals on your journey to professional spaces Council. employment. •• Social spaces including a We work closely with high- dedicated common room profile partners including Support •• State-of-the-art Specsavers, NHS, Hallmark Our support teams offer a huge learning facilities Cards, UNESCO City of Film, range of services, including: •• Sports halls and Screen Yorkshire, British •• Information and advice fitness suites Council, Game Republic, •• The Dye House Gallery and many more. •• Learning support •• Financial support

6 Open Events

At our Open Events you can find out more about studying at Bradford College. These events ‘bring careers to life’ and help you choose the right subject, level and type of course that’s best for you.

OPEN EVENTS Why should you attend 2020 an Open Event?

21st March Get the low-down on student life 1st July from our Student Ambassadors 14th November Ask any questions to our tutors, careers advisors and support staff 2021 Explore our multi-million pound campus and state-of- 20th March the-art facilities 3rd July

To pre-book your place visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/openevents

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 7 STUDY. SOCIALISE. EXPLORE.

We provide a friendly and supportive learning environment, which supports our students with careers advice, progression, financial support and much more. To us you’re a name, not a number.

8 Key Facilities

Uni Centre Common The Green House – Room where ideas grow The perfect place for you to chill out, A creative studio that provides have lunch, meet friends or study. an opportunity to learn from industry experts by working with experienced Hallmark designers, Dye House Gallery illustrators, and photographers. Café Bar For snacks and lunches, the café and on-site Costa outlet will help Library keep you relaxed and replenished. Based in the David Hockney Building, you’ll have access to 75,000 books and e-books and Dye House Gallery our specialist library team can This space hosts exhibitions and help you find them. events all year for students and the public. If you’re a School of Art student, there’s a good chance your work will be on show here too.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 9 Love your campus Bradford College has a diverse mix of buildings that accommodate a wide range of resources to support your study

Lister Building Advanced Technology The proud home of our very Centre own School of Art, which boasts The home of Business, Computing, exhibition spaces, workshops and Law, Hospitality, Travel and our studios. Teaching, education and Northern Dental Education Centre social care is also taught here. (NORDEC). You can also grab a drink and a snack from our “tuk and go” tuk-tuk. David Hockney Building Where you will find our Students Union, Cafes and The Grove Trinity Green Campus Restaurant, alongside our library The home of Construction, and IT support. Engineering and Sports, as well as sports and fitness facilities.

Take a tour of the heart of our campus, the David Hockney Building.

10 Employment opportunities Our courses are developed alongside employers and professional bodies to allow us to provide you with the experience and skills needed in the workplace. We also provide work placements, school experience and careers guidance.

Work placements School experience Careers guidance We have a dedicated If you’re studying a teaching Our team can provide impartial placements team who can help training course, experience of and confidential advice on you find the perfect placement. working in a school is essential events and workshops, mock and we can help you gain the interviews, job searches and Call 01274 088943 or relevant knowledge needed for offer a free drop-in service. email workplacements@ your degree. bradfordcollege.ac.uk Call 01274 088221, email Call 01274 088569 or careers@bradfordcollege. email admissions@ ac.uk or visit bradfordcollege. bradfordcollege.ac.uk ac.uk/careers

We’re proud to work with many local, regional, national, and international employers, including:

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 11 Support We pride ourselves in offering a friendly and supportive environment where we know our students by name. At our College, you will benefit from smaller class sizes, open-door tutor access, and on-going feedback. Along with studying at a friendly and relaxed campus, you will receive a personal educational experience and lots of opportunities for open discussion, one-to-one learning, and support. We offer a range of pastoral and academic support services to help you achieve your optimum potential when studying at degree level.

Students with Disabilities and/or Specific Learning Difficulties

Our specialist SEND and The team can provide You may be eligible for Disabled Additional Learning Support support for: Students' Allowances (DSA) to Team can help facilitate help cover any additional costs •• Autistic spectrum your additional learning and of studying that you may face conditions disability support needs. We as a direct result of a disability provide advice and guidance •• Deaf or hard of hearing or a specific learning difficulty. to support your disability students See fees and funding page for and/or learning difficulty and •• Medical conditions further details. dedicated areas for you to study in comfort and access a •• Physical disabilities Our SEND and Additional Learning Support Team are range of assistive hardware and •• Specific learning difficulties software. happy to talk to you about your (SpLDs), including Dyslexia individual needs and the wide •• Visual impairments. range of support available – including classroom, learning, and exam support. Email: [email protected]/ or visit: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ learning-support for more information or to make an appointment. 12 How to apply see page xx Student welfare Counselling and support Bradford College’s Our friendly and Counselling Service offers experienced Welfare and an opportunity to talk Support Team can help confidentially about any you keep up with your personal or emotional studies through improving problems causing you your organisational skills, concern. timekeeping, and workload For further information management. about our counselling service, visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ Study skills counselling Our Library Services provide Skills4study, an interactive e-learning resource that Unity spaces will help you gain the skills We offer unity spaces and necessary for degree study. prayer rooms for students This resource can help you to take time for quiet with your writing, critical reflection, meditation, or thinking, reading, note- prayer. Our Islamic prayer making and referencing, rooms offer Wudu and and with understanding Istinjah facilities along plagiarism, group work, with the option of gender presentations, and segregated prayer space. exam skills.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 13 Student services Our Student Services teams are here to offer help and support to you throughout your time as a student. From financial support and careers guidance to enrichment and sport activities, we ensure your time with us is satisfying and fun.

Sport Did you know? Financial Support We offer a wide range of For £14.99 a year, you can Depending on your personal sports and fitness activities, purchase a TOTUM card for circumstances you may be including cricket, football, savings and discounts on food, able to get financial support rugby, badminton and tennis, fashion, travel and more! Visit with things like travel costs, boxing and martial arts and totum.com course costs, childcare and self-defence. You can play meals. You will need to make ‘just for fun’ or if you have the an application for these funds commitment and skill you can at the time that you enrol, and represent the College on one may need to provide evidence of our trophy-winning teams. of your household income.

14 Diversity Plus Student Services can also help with We are committed to the the following: promotion of equality and inclusion and to challenging Careers Guidance Safeguarding & all forms of discrimination. Our team of Careers Advisors Wellbeing Bradford College offers you a can help you on your career fantastic opportunity to meet We hope your time at Bradford journey, informing you of the people from across the globe. College is happy and right decisions to make to meet As a student with us you’ll safe, however, you may need your ambitions. have the opportunity to attend help from time to time. presentations, exhibitions, The safeguarding team will discussions, fundraising support you through any activities and events which issues and challenges. The will help you to broaden your safeguarding office can be horizons and learn about and found in Room 9 on the understand other cultures. Ground Floor of David Hockney Follow us on Twitter Building. @BCdiversityplus.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 15 Student LIBRARY SERVICES Find us on the 2nd Floor, resources David Hockney Building [email protected] As a Bradford College student, you’ll or call 01274 088257 have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities. 890 PCS AVAILABLE CAMPUS-WIDE Borrow equipment Creative QUIET technology for your studies DEDICATED STUDY SPACES 70,000+

LAPTOP DIGITAL CAMCORDERS BOOKS HIRE CAMERAS AV EDITING 3D PRINTING SUITES WITH AND SCANNING APPLE MACS 8,000+ SERVICES E-BOOKS WEBCAMS MICS SPEAKERS 20,000+ ELECTRONIC JOURNALS

FILM STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY DJ LIGHTING STUDIO AMPS EQUIPMENT RIGS PRINTED 150 JOURNALS TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA SERVICES Find us on the 2nd Floor, David Hockney Building [email protected] or call 01274 088411. PRINTERS WIFI

16 Your campus Our campus features a range of fantastic facilities like beauty salons, sports and fitness amenities, Costa Coffee and a friendly common room.

You’ll also be learning in industry standard studios, classrooms, galleries and technology suites which will enhance your time at Bradford College.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 17 Your city You’ll never be bored in Bradford.

The city is buzzing with culture and excitement. Why not spend your spare time in bars and restaurants, by exploring underground Sunbridge Wells or visiting Broadway Shopping Centre? We have Europe’s first IMAX and the National Science and Media Museum on the campus’ doorstep too! The City is also home to vibrant events like Bradford Festival, Arts festivals and Illuminate in City Park.

18 On your doorstep Bradford has way more to offer than the city centre. Take some time to explore things a bit further afield such as Cartwright Hall, an art gallery within Lister Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site Saltaire and Salts Mill or take a trip alongside the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and visit the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks. Not forgetting Skipton, Harrogate, Ilkley, and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales; they are all close by.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 19 Accomodation

EASY BIN CHAIR Halls of residence DESK, CHAIR AND SINGLE LAMP BED BEDSIDE

Living in halls is a great way to meet other BOOKCASE CABINET students and offers a secure, affordable home whilst you study at our University Centre. Doris Birdsall Hall is our main accommodation SHOWER for students. It’s a small, friendly development with 59 rooms, located next to Trinity Green EN SUITE WARDROBE campus, just five minutes’ walk from the main campus. Each resident shares a kitchen/living Floorplan of a typical bedroom space with three or four other students. with en-suite bathroom.

FACILITIES FROM 1ST Kitchen/Living area 52 JULY £87 WEEKS PER PERSON PER WEEK* OR FROM Including utilities, CUPBOARD FRIDGE/ MICROWAVE WiFi and contents 9TH SPACE COOKER FREEZER insurance 42WEEKS SEPT

FLAT *AS OF FEBRUARY 2019 VACUUM IRONING WASHER/ SCREEN CLEANER BOARD DRYER TV

Student Residence Assistants are on site Enclosed gardens during term time and can assist with repairs and other enquiries.

BIKE STORAGE CCTV PICNIC BENCHES

20 Homestay Unipol Homestay accommodation places students with a local family or a person who lives on Unipol is a student housing charity that their own. All Homestay accommodation is runs the accommodation service for within 30 minutes’ walk or travel by public University Centre Bradford College and transport. You will share the home with your the management of Doris Birdsall Hall. host and sometimes with other students. All Homestay students will be provided with They can also advise you on renting in their own room with a bed, study desk, and the private sector or finding a room in a clothes storage space. You will have access to shared house, and help you out should you the house bathroom, or may have your own need to move accommodation during the en-suite. academic year. APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION HALF-BOARD To apply for accommodation, please contact Accommodation Services: Half board tenants are provided with breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday bradfordcollege.ac.uk/accommodation and all meals at weekends. Tel: 01274 088620 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)

£100 PER WEEK Email: accommodationservices@ bradfordcollege.ac.uk As of 2018/19

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 21 22 How to apply see page xx Our course areas

Access to HE - Page 24 Construction & Engineering - Page 54

Bradford School of Art - Page 28 •• Construction •• Art and Design •• Engineering •• Fashion - Page 60 •• Games and Graphic Media Design Science and Technology •• Media Make-up with Special Effects •• Computing •• Music •• Ophthalmic Dispensing •• Performing Arts •• Technical and Production Arts Social Care & Community Practice - Page 68 for Film and Television •• Early Years, Youth Work and •• Textiles Community Development •• Health, Social Welfare, Business & Law - Page 50 Counselling and Psychology •• Social Work •• Business •• Law Teaching & Education - Page 74 •• Sport and Physical Activity •• Teaching & Education

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 23 BusinessAccess to HE

WithWe offer millions a diverse of businesses range of inAccess the UK, to thereHigher Educationare plenty (HE)of ways courses to climb which up willthe putcorporate you on theladder, right open path up for executive your dream opportunities, career. or possibly become an entrepreneur. The Access to HE Diploma will enable you to progress to studyOur students at degree learn level key regardless entrepreneurial of your skills, grades from previous education.understand There’s and apply no agetheoretical limit to businessstudy Access models, to HE and it typicallyenhance takesteamwork, one year presentation, to finish your interpersonal course. On and completion ofcommunication your course, you skills will and achieve develop a Level a leadership 3 qualification. style. DuringStudying your with time us meanswith us, learning you’ll have from the highly opportunity skilled to gotutors on course-relatedwho share their field industry trips knowledgeand you will and attend lectures fromexperience professionals in accountancy, in your chosen global careertrading, sector. strategic marketing and finance.

24 How to apply see page xx AccessBusiness to Higher & Accountancy Education

“My teachers100% are very good, of our students said teaching was good. they alwaysStudent Experience support Survey 2019 (End of Course), me” Access to HE

BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time

Allied Health GCSE English and mathematics at a Professions N/A minimum of Grade C/4 and GCSE Biology (also available online) at Grade C/4

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Art, Design and Media N/A GCSE English at a minimum of Grade C/4 AAT Level 3 Diploma AAT Level 4 Diploma in W641 and working in an Accounting GCSEaccountancy English roleand mathematics are preferred Business N/A although Level 2 equivalents in mathematics will be considered

BA (Hons) Computing N/AN410 GCSE72 UCAS English Tariff and Points mathematics at Accountancy a minimum of Grade C/4 although Level 2 equivalents in mathematics will be considered

BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points Business Management

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 25 Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time

Engineering N/A GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4

Health and Social N/A Care Professions GCSE English and maths at a minimum (also available online) of Grade C/4 Level 2 equivalents will be considered for those interested in Social Work

Humanities N/A GCSE English and mathematics are preferred although Level 2 equivalents will be considered. In some cases mathematics is not required

Law N/A GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 although Level 2 equivalents in mathematics will be considered

N/A Nursing and Midwifery GCSE English, mathematics and science at (also available online) a minimum of Grade C/4

Science GCSE English and mathematics at a (Biology and N/A minimum of Grade C/4 and double science Chemistry) at a minimum of Grade C/4 (also available online)

Science GCSE English and mathematics at a (Biology, Chemistry N/A minimum of Grade C/4 and double science and Physics) at a minimum of Grade C/4

26 How to apply see page xx Access to Higher Education 100% of our students said teachers knew their subjects well.

Student Experience Survey 2019 (End of Course), Access to HE

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time

Social Science A minimum of GCSE English at Grade C/4 (Psychology/ N/A or above, in some cases FS L2 in English and Sociology) Maths will be considered

Advanced Learner Loans

On Access to HE courses, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 27 BusinessArt and Design

WithOur Art millions and Design of businesses courses indevelop the UK, there areyour plenty skills andof ways knowledge to climb in up a varietythe corporate of ladder,disciplines open and up techniques executive opportunities,such as Fine Art, or possiblyGraphic Design, become Interior an entrepreneur. Design, 3D Design and Photography. Our students learn key entrepreneurial skills, understandOur facilities and at Bradford apply theoretical School of business Art provide models, you enhancewith beautiful, teamwork, inspiring presentation, spaces in whichinterpersonal to exhibit and and communicationbecome inspired skills by pieces and develop created a by leadership fellow students style. and College staff. Our courses are specifically designed to Studying with us means learning from highly skilled enable you to develop your individual practice, creativity tutors who share their industry knowledge and and style. experience in accountancy, global trading, strategic marketing and finance.

28 Business Art & Accountancy and Design

Did you know?

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Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) W213 80 UCAS Tariff Points Art and Design Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

MA N/A 2:2AAT Degree Level 3 withDiploma Honours AAT Level 4 Diploma in Visual Arts W641 and working in an Accounting accountancy role

BATo find (Hons) out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points Accountancy

BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points Business Management

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 29 OphthalmicFashion Dispensing

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30 How to apply see page xx Ophthalmic Dispensing Fashion

BA (Hons) Fashion graduate, Kiran Zaahira, had her work published in Read the Oh Comely’s 50th Birthday issue. rest of Kiran’s Her“The piece placement entitled is ‘Abrilliant. Cup A Tea’ story by We’re actually dealing with real scanning this was crafted in her spare time as CheckQR out code the shepatients relaxed in real in Bradford’s situations, cafés so and Ophthalmic coffeeyou’re able shops. to apply everything facilities in that we learn in class.” this video!

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Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) W232 80 UCAS Tariff Points Fashion Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

ToCertificate find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesYou need to be a qualified Dispensing Contact N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC Lens registered

Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 FdSc including English, mathematics and Ophthalmic N/A science and one A level at a minimum Dispensing of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered

64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science BSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or Ophthalmic B503 mathematics). Five GCSEs including * Dispensing English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 31 Kiran Zaahira with her work “A Cup A Tea”

32 Fashion

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 33 Games & GraphicOphthalmic Media Dispensing Design

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34 How to apply see page xx Ophthalmic Dispensing Games & Graphic Media Design

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Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BACourse (Hons Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time Games and TBC 80 UCAS Points Graphic MediaCertificate Design You need to be a qualified Dispensing Contact N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC Lens registered To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 FdSc including English, mathematics and Ophthalmic N/A science and one A level at a minimum Dispensing of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered

64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science BSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or Ophthalmic B503Made in themathematics). UK Five GCSEs including * Dispensing English, mathematics and science at Some of the biggesta minimum video of games Grade C/4.of all *Part-time time were developed in the United Kingdom delivery only at Level 6. Grand Theft Auto Tomb Raider Need for Speed

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 35 Media Make-up with SpecialOphthalmic Effects Dispensing

WeTransform have been the wayteaching actors Ophthalmic look on TV, filmDispensing and stage for overto bring 70 years their andperformances we are one toof thelife! few institutions to teach this subject. StudyingOur students our Medialearn how Make-up to dispense and Make-up spectacles Artistry as well courses,as fit and you’ll supply learn low the visual behind-the-scenes sharpness aids techniquesand carry usedout clinical in the measurements.industry to build These your professionalstimulating andartistry andcomprehensive know-how. courses will fully prepare you to take the ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians) You’ll learn how to create make-up and prosthetic special Contact Lens Anatomy, Visual Optics Theoretical effects for film, TV, fashion and other creative industries. Examination and Contact Lens Practice Examination. Our modules will see you cover a range of disciplines We believe that, whether choosing to study on a part- and work with art students from other courses on time or full-time basis, the level of education that we photoshoots, live productions, and performances. provide is second to none.

36 How to apply see page xx Media Make-upOphthalmic with Special Dispensing Effects

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Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time Certificate You need to be a qualified Dispensing ContactFdA N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC Lens registered Make-up Artistry W452 80 UCAS Tariff Points for the Creative Industries Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 FdSc including English, mathematics and OphthalmicBA (Hons) N/A science and one A level at a minimum DispensingMedia Make-up W453 of a Grade80 D,UCAS or equivalent. Tariff Points Relevant with Special work experience will also be considered Effects 64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science BSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or * ToOphthalmic find out more infoB503 visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesmathematics). Five GCSEs including Dispensing English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 37 I’m very passionate about make-up and special effects and I know that completing my degree will help me on my way to achieving my dreams of working in the creative industry.

Benjie Kusita, Media Make-up student and HE Student of the Year

38 Media Make-up with Special Effects

AoC Higher Education Student of the Year

A former British soldier turned Bradford College Media Make-up with Special Effects student had a night of celebration when she was named the Association of Colleges (AoC)’s Higher Education Student of the Year.

Benjie Kusita’s incredible achievement was Benjie has competed in various competitions announced at the AoC Student of the Year and in Summer 2018, submitted an entry to Awards in Birmingham. Benjie said: “I didn’t Brush Wars in London. Despite being unable expect to get this award. I felt so shocked and to attend the competition, her work was proud when my name was announced.” highly commended by the judges and was showcased on the organisation’s social media, The student was nominated for the award by which garnered compliments from famous TV her proud tutor Lisa Dawkins, who said: “She and Film make-up designers such as Mandy goes above and beyond what’s expected and Gold and Julia Townsend. she is such an amazing student and person.”

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 39 BusinessMusic

WithBy studying millions music of businesses with us, you’llin the be UK, spoilt there forare choiceplenty inof theways ways to climb you’ll up develop the corporate your talents,ladder, openskills upand executive theory. opportunities, or possibly become an entrepreneur. You’ll be joining forces with our other School of Art studentsOur students on exciting learn key collaborative entrepreneurial projects. skills, Our music coursesunderstand are designedand apply to theoretical equip you business for a range models, of careers includingenhance teamwork,musician, singer, presentation, composer, interpersonal songwriter, and live soundcommunication engineer, skillsproducer and developor studio a engineer. leadership style. YouStudying will benefit with us from means our learning links with from many highly venues skilled and organisationstutors who share around their theindustry city, resulting knowledge in usand staging gigsexperience and events in accountancy, in spaces that global will enrichtrading, your strategic learningmarketing experience. and finance.

40 How to apply see page xx Business & Accountancy Music

We put a huge emphasis on collaborative work, with students encouraged to work together on projects throughout the “Mycourse. teachers We have someare great very resources, good, theybrand always new iMacs, support professional me” recording equipment and live sound equipment. Our BTEC Businesstutors Student,are experienced Student Experience professionals Survey in both performance and production.

Music tutor - John Dey

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Course Title UCAS Code EntryAAT Level Requirements 3 Diploma Full-Time Part-Time AAT Level 4 Diploma in W641 and working in an Accounting FdA accountancy role Music for the W311 80 UCAS Tariff Points Creative Industries BA (Hons) N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points BAAccountancy (Hons) Music for the TBC 80 UCAS Tariff Points Creative Industries

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bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 41 If it wasn’t for my tutors at Bradford College when I first began studying, I probably wouldn’t have come back to studying after my daughter was born.

Johnny Bedford

42 Music

Jonny Bedford

It all began when Johnny Bedford was four years old, when he watched his older brother play drums and realised he wanted to be a musician too.

Now the Bradford College Music for the Johnny credits Bradford College with Creative Industries student is playing to encouraging him to continue following his audiences across the country after his act dreams but has this advice for budding Dead Freedom won a spot at HMV’s National musicians: “Always follow your gut instinct Album Day. and do what you enjoy. Never pass up opportunities.” Having performed publicly since he was 17, Johnny has also been writing his own songs John Dey added: “If you produce original since he was 16. He started to perform under music, make sure you enjoy what you’re the name of Johnny B, before later changing it playing as there’s a good chance other people to Dead Freedom. will enjoy it too.” The 30-year-old began his studies at Bradford College before leaving to take care of his young daughter. He has returned to the College and is currently in the second year of Read more his degree. John Dey, lecturer in music said: “Johnny has managed to establish a really good support network. It’s good to know the local venues and musicians and he has become a well- known name on the regional music scene and built up a fanbase. He’s been very dynamic in making this happen.”

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 43 OphthalmicPerforming ArtsDispensing

WePerfect have for been all budding teaching actors Ophthalmic and performers, theseDispensing courses for will over prepare 70 years you and for we your are one dramaticof the few debut. institutions to teach this subject. DevelopOur students skills learnin all howaspects to dispense of performing spectacles before as specialising well inas yourfit and preferred supply discipline.low visual Yousharpness will benefit aids andfrom carry field trips to localout clinical facilities measurements. and work together These with stimulating students and from other artscomprehensive courses on excitingcourses willand fully inspiring prepare projects. you to take the ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians) These courses prepare you for the reality of a challenging Contact Lens Anatomy, Visual Optics Theoretical and competitive industry. You will be given a range of Examination and Contact Lens Practice Examination. experiences and roles to fully prepare you for a career in We believe that, whether choosing to study on a part- writing, directing, producing and performing. time or full-time basis, the level of education that we provide is second to none.

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Our Performing Arts students recently Check out our appeared“The placement in is our brilliant. Performing We’re actually dealing with real Arts students nationwide advertising Checkin this out video! the patients in real situations, so Ophthalmic you’recampaign. able to apply everything facilities in that we learn in class.” this video!

Wongani Samuel Ng’uni

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

FdA W474 80 UCAS Tariff Points Performing Arts Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time BA (Hons) HO07 80 UCAS Tariff Points PerformanceCertificate You need to be a qualified Dispensing Contact N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC Lens registered

To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 FdSc including English, mathematics and Ophthalmic N/A science and one A level at a minimum Dispensing of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered

64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science BSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or Ophthalmic B503 mathematics). Five GCSEs including * Dispensing English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 45 Technical & Production Arts forBusiness Film and Television

WithUNESCO millions ‘City of of businesses Film’ Bradford in the has UK, a there richare plenty film heritage of ways andto climb is a fantastic up the corporate place toladder, study open Film up and executive TV, with opportunities,industry links or stretchingpossibly become across anthe entrepreneur. region and beyond. Our Filmstudents and learnTV courses key entrepreneurial cultivate craft skills,and technical skillsunderstand as well andas an apply ability theoretical to plan and business prepare models, film productions.enhance teamwork, You’ll learn presentation, both the practicalinterpersonal and and theoreticalcommunication elements skills ofand Film develop and TV a leadershipproduction style. and develop personal skills such as team-working, leadership, Studying with us means learning from highly skilled and communication. You will gain exposure to the tutors who share their industry knowledge and film and television industry through work experience, experience in accountancy, global trading, strategic industry visits and workshops. marketing and finance.

46 How to apply see page xx TechnicalBusiness & Production & Accountancy Arts for Film and Television

It is very clear to me that the Bradford district is held in very high regard and with a lot of affection by production managers, producers and directors, who “Myare teachers making repeat visits are but also very recommending good, theyBradford always to other productions.support me” David Wilson, Director of Bradford City of Film BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) Technical and W900 80 UCAS Tariff Points Production Arts for Film and Television Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time FdA Film and Media P313 80AAT UCAS Level Tariff3 Diploma Points ProductionAAT Level 4 for Diploma the in Creative Industries W641 and working in an Accounting accountancy role

BA (Hons) N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points Accountancy Bradford, UNESCO City of Film, Film and TV shot plays host to high-profile TV in Bradford: and film productions every year, The Duke (2020) BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points andBusiness some ManagementSchool of Art students Peaky Blinders (2013-) are lucky enough to get work Happy Valley (2014-) Gunpowder (2017) experience on these shoots. The Kings Speech (2010)

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 47 BusinessTextiles

WithThe textile millions industry of businesses is part of in Bradford’sthe UK, there rich heritageare plenty and of ourways facilities to climb truly up the reflect corporate this. ladder, open up executive opportunities, or possiblyYou’ll have becomeaccess to a an wide entrepreneur. range of equipment and facilities, from traditional weaving looms to digital textileOur students printers learn and keylaser entrepreneurial cutters and this skills, combination of handunderstand craft and and contemporary apply theoretical techniques business will models, ensure you graduateenhance teamwork,with a versatile presentation, blend of interpersonalskills. and communication skills and develop a leadership style. Studying at Bradford School of Art, you’ll learn from experiencedStudying with tutors us means who arelearning practicing from artistshighly andskilled makers,tutors who with share specialist their industryknowledge knowledge in constructed and textiles, print,experience embroidery in accountancy, and experimental global trading, material strategic surfaces. marketing and finance.

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Did you know?

Our Textile Archive goes back more than 100 years and“My will offer teachers inspiration to youare as a verystudent as good,it has forthey many contemporaryalways designers. support me”

BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

FdA Apply direct 80 UCAS Tariff Points Textiles Practice

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees AAT Level 3 Diploma AAT Level 4 Diploma in W641 and working in an Accounting accountancy role

BA (Hons) N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points Accountancy

BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points Business Management

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 49 Business

With millions of businesses in the UK, there are plenty of ways to climb up the corporate ladder, open up executive opportunities, or become an entrepreneur. Our students learn key entrepreneurial skills, understand and apply theoretical business models, enhance teamwork, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills and develop their own leadership style. Studying with us means learning from highly skilled tutors who share their industry knowledge and experience in accountancy, global trading, strategic marketing, and finance.

50 Business

I have enjoyed studying and gained skills and knowledge that will help me in the future. The course has helped me in many ways!

BA (Hons) Business Management student

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) Business, N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points Management and Entrepreneurship

BA (Hons) N410 80 UCAS Tariff Points Accountancy

To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 51 BusinessLaw

WithOur Law millions students of businesses develop key in the legal UK, skills there andare plenty knowledge of ways including to climb presentation, up the corporate clientladder, counselling, open up executive advocacy, opportunities, negotiation, or legalpossibly research become and an writing entrepreneur. and their understanding of the English legal system. Our students learn key entrepreneurial skills, Weunderstand offer two and programmes apply theoretical that are business recognised models, as Qualifyingenhance teamwork, Law Degrees presentation, and our specialist interpersonal degrees and have beencommunication created in responseskills and todevelop employer a leadership demand, style. giving you pathways into specific areas and sectors. Studying with us means learning from highly skilled Studyingtutors who Law share combines their industry strong knowledgeacademic skills and with humanexperience interest, in accountancy, and with the global support trading, of expert strategic tutors andmarketing strong and industry finance. links, you will be prepared for a successful legal career.

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The lectures are very well put together, being Hear from from Bradford it’s been one of our “Myreally teachers helpful and are veryLLB good,(Hons) convenient for me. Law they always support me”graduates Nargus Rangzeb, FdA Law and Legal Practice graduate BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey

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FdA Law and Legal MM12 36-64 UCAS Tariff Points Practice Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

LLB (Hons) M100 72-96AAT Level UCAS 3 Diploma Tariff Points LawAAT Level 4 Diploma in W641 and working in an Accounting accountancy role

To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees BA (Hons) N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points Accountancy

BA (Hons) I came back toN122 education 80after UCAS Tariff20 Pointsyears, the help I received Businesshas Management been amazing and the lectures are absolutely brilliant.

Shamim Musharib, FdA Law and Legal Practice graduate

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 53 Construction and Civil Engineering Lecturer Montserrat Martinez-Garcia talks students through Building Information Modeling (BIM)

BusinessConstruction

WithThe construction millions of businesses industry in in the the UK UK, is thereworth overare plenty £100 billion*of ways and to climb investments up the corporate are continuouslyladder, open upbooming executive across opportunities, all sectors. or possibly become an entrepreneur. Our students learn a mix of specialist and practical skills, benefittingOur students from learn the key support entrepreneurial of experienced skills, tutors and useunderstand of the latest and applyequipment theoretical and technology. business models, enhance teamwork, presentation, interpersonal and If you’re a full-time BSc (Hons) Construction communication skills and develop a leadership style. Management student, you will also benefit from joining theStudying Chartered with usInstitute means of learning Building from Engineers highly skilled– these linkstutors with who nationally share their recognised industry knowledge professional and bodies will giveexperience your CV in that accountancy, extra punch global employers trading, are strategic looking for. marketing and finance. *placenorthwest.co.uk

54 How to apply see page xx Business & Construction Accountancy

The tutors cared about my education and success. They were always available “My forteachers support, carried are out very well plannedgood, lessons with visual learning aids and theyinspired always me tosupport succeed. me” BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey Kirsty Haley, Operations Director at Hamilton First

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

GCSE English and Course Title UCAS Code Entrymathematics Requirements at a Full-Time Part-Time BSc (Hons) minimum of Grade C/4. Civil Engineering H200 A HND or Foundation Project Management AAT Level 3 Diploma AAT Level 4 Diploma in degree in Construction W641 and working in an (Top-up) and the Built Environment Accounting accountancy role (Civil Engineering)

BSc (Hons) Successful completion BAConstruction (Hons) K220N410 of72 aUCAS relevant Tariff Foundation Points AccountancyManagement degree or HND (Top-up)

BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points Business Management

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 55 Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Pearson BTEC Level 4 N/A A BTEC Level 3 Higher National qualification in Certificate in Construction and the Built Construction and the Environment, an A level Built Environment profile which demonstrates (Civil Engineering) strong performance in a relevant subject or other related Level 3 qualifications or related work experience or 32 UCAS Tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 5 H3W2 You must be working in the Higher National construction industries Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Pearson BTEC Level 4 N/A A BTEC Level 3 Higher National qualification Certificate in in Construction and Construction and the the Built Environment, Built Environment an A level profile which (Construction demonstrates strong Management) performance in a relevant subject or other related Level 3 qualifications or related work experience or 32 UCAS Tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 5 K201 You must be working in the Higher National construction industries Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Management)

To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

56 How to apply see page xx Construction

Did you know?

Bradford College is the only College in Yorkshire offering Top-up degrees in Construction Management and Civil Engineering.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 57 OphthalmicEngineering Dispensing

WeThe haveEngineering been teaching industry Ophthalmic needs skilled andDispensing creative for people over 70to solveyears problemsand we are and one exploreof the few how institutions things work to teachevery thisday. subject. WeOur havestudents strong learn industry how to connections dispense spectacles and offer as great well guestas fit speakersand supply and low quality visual fieldsharpness trips – aidsthis, andcombined carry without clinical theoretical measurements. learning and These time stimulating spent in workshops, and willcomprehensive ensure that coursesyou leave will Bradford fully prepare College you as to the take ideal engineeringthe ABDO (Association graduate. of British Dispensing Opticians) Contact Lens Anatomy, Visual Optics Theoretical Examination and Contact Lens Practice Examination. We believe that, whether choosing to study on a part- time or full-time basis, the level of education that we provide is second to none.

58 How to apply see page xx Ophthalmic Engineering Dispensing

of students said that the course challenged them to 92% achieve their best work. “The placementHND is Engineeringbrilliant. (Mechanical Engineering) Unistats 2019 We’re actually dealing with real Check out the patients in real situations, so Ophthalmic you’re able to apply everything facilities in thatCourse we Titlelearn in class.”UCAS Code Entry Requirementsthis video!Full-Time Part-Time Pearson BTEC Level 4 H600 32 UCAS tariff points WonganiHigher NationalSamuel Ng’uni with a minimum of three Certificate in GCSEs at Grade C/4 or * Engineering (Electrical above and Electronic *Part time top-up Engineering) option available Pearson BTEC Level 5 H620 32 UCAS tariff points HigherCourse National Title UCAS Code Entry Requirementswith a minimum of three Full-Time Part-Time Diploma in GCSEs at Grade C/4 or Engineering (Electrical above andCertificate Electronic You need to be a qualified Dispensing Engineering)Contact N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC Lens registered Pearson BTEC Level 4 H300 32 UCAS tariff points Higher National with a minimum of three Certificate in Five GCSEs atGCSEs a minimum at Grade of GradeC/4 or C/4 Engineering FdSc including English,above mathematics and (MechanicalOphthalmic N/A science and one A level at a minimum Engineering) Dispensing of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered Pearson BTEC Level 5 011H 32 UCAS tariff points Higher National with a minimum of three 64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade Diploma in GCSEs at Grade C/4 or * C/4 or above aboveto include one science EngineeringBSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or (Mechanical *Part time top-up Ophthalmic B503 mathematics). Five GCSEs including * Engineering) option available Dispensing English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6. To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 59 BusinessComputing

WithWe live millions in a digital of businesses age and therein the hasUK, neverthere been a greater needare plenty for graduates of ways to in climbComputer up the Science, corporate IT and DevOps. ladder, open up executive opportunities, or possiblyIf you’re interested become in ancomputer entrepreneur. technology, why not turn your passion into a career? Our students learn key entrepreneurial skills, Being part of this innovative sector means you’ll keep learning and understand and apply theoretical business models, developing throughout your career. Furthermore, the global growth of the enhance teamwork, presentation, interpersonal and industry means we’ll prepare and encourage you to take advantage of communication skills and develop a leadership style. worldwide opportunities. Studying with us means learning from highly skilled Our courses are recognised by employers as excellent preparation for a tutors who share their industry knowledge and successful career in IT and we work in partnership with companies like experience in accountancy, global trading, strategic Cisco, CompTIA and Amazon Web Services to ensure you receive industry marketing and finance. relevant skills.

60 How to apply see page xx Business & Accountancy Computing

Did you know?

Our graduates You’ll also have the “My teachershave gone on are very opportunitygood, to attend to work for and network at events they alwayscompanies such support as me”like Leeds TechUG and Cisco and Amazon Digital Transformation BTEC BusinessWeb Student, Services. Student Experience SurveyEXPO Manchester.

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BSc (Hons) Networking TBC 80 UCAS Tariff Points CourseInfrastructure Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time and Security AAT Level 3 Diploma AAT Level 4 Diploma in BSc (Hons) W641 and working in an Accounting TBC 80 UCAS Tariff Points Software Engineering accountancy role

*Entry may be considered subject to interview and if the candidate displays the ability to study at degree level. BA (Hons) N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points AccountancyTo find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points EmployerBusiness Management links We have educational partnerships with the following companies to enrich the curriculum we provide to our students.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 61 Eduard competed at the WorldSkills 2019 finals representing Team UK in Cloud Computing

62 Computing

Eduard Adam

Computer Networks and System Support BSc (Hons) graduate Eduard answered our questions about his time at Bradford College.

What did you like about Were you able to take part in Bradford College? any unique opportunities from For me personally it’s been an amazing studying here? journey. Looking back, I can certainly say that Yes, besides tech talks and training from the course helped me build desired technical alumni that are working for the big companies skills by today’s tech standards. The variety such as Amazon and Cisco, I had the of technological topics, the equipment opportunity to compete in the WorldSkills provided to perform real labs scenario and the competition in Kazan, Russia in 2019. After opportunity to be involved in extracurricular passing regional competitions against other activities, tech talks, real projects and UK competitors, I was chosen to represent competitions were all bonuses that made me Team UK in the skill of Cloud Computing. This enjoy my time at the college. is my greatest achievement so far, to which I would like to thank my teachers again, especially Elvir Kesedzic, for his immense involvement and dedication. Why did you choose to study at Bradford College? I was looking for courses in the networking field at University level, and I had been What career have you gone recommended this course by a friend. on to do? Great decision! I am currently a Network Support Engineer working in Leeds at SICL Ltd.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 63 Ophthalmic Dispensing

WeOphthalmic have been Dispensing teaching hasOphthalmic been taught atDispensing Bradford forCollege over 70for yearsover 70and years we are one andof the is nowfew institutionstaught in our to stateteach of this the subject. art Advanced Technology Centre. Our students learn how to dispense spectacles as well Aas BSc fit Honoursand supply degree low visual or Foundation sharpness degree aids and carry qualificationout clinical measurements. in Ophthalmic These Dispensing stimulating at Bradford and Collegecomprehensive allows you courses to work will towards fully prepare registering you to as take a fullythe ABDO qualified (Association Dispensing of BritishOptician Dispensing with the Opticians)General OpticalContact Council. Lens Anatomy, Visual Optics Theoretical Examination and Contact Lens Practice Examination. A Dispensing Optician advises on, fits and supplies the We believe that, whether choosing to study on a part- most appropriate optical appliance after considering time or full-time basis, the level of education that we each patient’s visual, lifestyle and occupational needs. provide is second to none.

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Employment Opportunities •• The potential to apply for Optometry •• Training and development opportunities “Theafter placementearning your degree is brilliant. or We’refoundation actually degree dealing with real •• Specialism training - Contact Lens CertificateCheck out& ABDO the Diploma in the •• patients Becoming in a practicereal situations, owner so AssessmentOphthalmic and Management of you’re able to apply everything Low Vision •• Practice management opportunities facilities in that we learn in class.” this video!

Wongani Samuel Ng’uni

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Certificate You need to be a qualified Dispensing Contact N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC CourseLens Title UCAS Code registeredEntry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Certificate YouFive needGCSEs to at be a aminimum qualified of Dispensing Grade C/4 FdScContact N/A Opticianincluding and English, be FBDO mathematics and GOC and OphthalmicLens N/A registeredscience and one A level at a minimum Dispensing of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 FdSc 64including UCAS points.English, Two mathematics A levels at andGrade Ophthalmic N/A C/4science or above and one to include A level atone a minimumscience BSc (Hons) Dispensing subjectof a Grade (physics, D, or equivalent.biology, chemistry Relevant or B503 Ophthalmic mathematics).work experience Five will GCSEs also be including considered Dispensing English, mathematics and science at a 64minimum UCAS points. of Grade Two C/4. A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science BSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or Ophthalmic B503 mathematics). Five GCSEs including * Dispensing English, mathematics and science at To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesa minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 65 Adam receiving his Prize at Canterbury Cathedral

66 Ophthalmic Dispensing

Star pupil Adam achieves country’s top result in optical exams

Adam Robson has set his sights on an exciting future after receiving the best results within his exam category in his year.

The dispensing optician graduated with a Adam joined more than 300 dispensing Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians at after gaining the highest marks of everyone Canterbury Cathedral following their ABDO who took the Association of British Dispensing exams. There, he was presented with the Opticians (ABDO) final qualification exams in Federation of Manufacturing Opticians (FMO) the UK last summer. Derek McLaren Prize for top marks. In addition, he was presented by the Association of He said: “It was amazing, I didn’t expect to Optometrists award for highest section A of do this well. I started as an optical assistant the Final Qualifying Practical Examination. before beginning my degree at Bradford College.” Dean Dunning, Programme Leader, FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing at Bradford College, “The tutors at Bradford College did a really said: “We at the college are all very proud of good job of preparing me for the exam but Adam’s achievements and he fully deserves nothing could prepare you for the stress of the national recognition he has received from actually being there.” ABDO. He was a model student throughout He enjoys his current job at Specsavers, the three years he spent here at Bradford especially his daily interaction with the College, excelling in all theory and practical customers. He said: “That’s the reason I find elements of the course. I have no doubt that my job so fulfilling and that I’m so proud of Adam will be an outstanding Dispensing what I do.” Optician and we wish him all the best in the future.”

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 67 Early Years, Youth Work and CommunityBusiness Development

OurWith students millions learn of all businessesabout the theories, in the policies UK, there andare legislations plenty of affecting ways to children, climb young up the people corporate andladder, communities. open up By executiveundertaking placementsopportunities, in or variouspossibly statutory become and voluntary an entrepreneur. sector community- based organisations, you will have the opportunity toOur apply students your learninglearn key in entrepreneurial a practical setting. skills, understand and apply theoretical business models, Youenhance will also teamwork, investigate presentation, key themes interpersonal of diversity, and equality,communication injustice skills and andsocial develop justice, a providing leadership you style. with further skills and knowledge necessary for yourStudying career. with us means learning from highly skilled tutors who share their industry knowledge and experience in accountancy, global trading, strategic marketing and finance.

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“My teachers are very good, they always support me”

BTECCourse Business Title Student,UCAS Code StudentEntry Requirements Experience SurveyFull-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) Early Years L520 80 UCAS Tariff Points Practice: The Whole Child

BA (Hons) Youth Work and L522 80 UCAS Tariff Points Community Development Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time Postgraduate Diploma/MA A First DegreeAAT Level in a 3relevant Diploma subject, YouthAAT Level Work 4 andDiploma N/Ain W641 normallyand at 2.2 working or above in an Community Accounting accountancy role Development

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bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 69 Health and Social Welfare students made hampers for the Homeless Hampers charity

Health, Social Welfare, CounsellingBusiness and Psychology

WithA career millions in this of sector businesses is a great in the way UK, to there make aare difference plenty of to ways the towellbeing climb up of the others corporate in the widerladder, community. open up executive opportunities, or possibly become an entrepreneur. We prepare you for a successful career supporting children, youngOur students people, learn and keyadults entrepreneurial with knowledge skills, of equality, understandsocial justice, and discrimination, apply theoretical human business rights, models,inclusion, andenhance democratic teamwork, practice. presentation, interpersonal and communication skills and develop a leadership style. You’ll work with workplace professionals and in real-life situations,Studying with giving us meansyou fantastic learning experience from highly for skilledthe future. Whentutors whoyou graduate,share their we’ll industry ensure knowledge you’re equipped and with the relevantexperience skills in toaccountancy, apply for a rangeglobal of trading, jobs in strategic this sector. marketing and finance.

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“My teachers100% are very good, of our students agree that staff they alwaysmake the supportsubject interesting. me” BA (Hons) Health and Social Welfare - Unistats 2019 BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

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BA (Hons) B900 80AAT UCAS Level Tariff 3 Diploma Points AAT Level 4 Diploma in Health and W641 and working in an SocialAccounting Welfare accountancy role

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bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 71 OphthalmicSocial Work Dispensing

WeA career have inbeen social teaching work allows Ophthalmic you to make aDispensing positive impact for over on 70 the years lives and of children, we are one adults,of the few and institutions families. to teach this subject. Our socialstudents work learn degree how is to designed dispense to spectacles equip you as with well theas fit essential and supply knowledge low visual and sharpness practical experienceaids and carry that everyout clinical social measurements. worker needs. These stimulating and comprehensive courses will fully prepare you to take We have a partnership with Bradford Council and the ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians) University of Bradford, which allows us to specialise in Contact Lens Anatomy, Visual Optics Theoretical specific areas of social work, including mental health, Examination and Contact Lens Practice Examination. children & families, and adult practice. Our Social We believe that, whether choosing to study on a part- Work degree is approved by professional body time or full-time basis, the level of education that we Social Work England. provide is second to none.

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I’ve enjoyed studying here and the level of teaching, Hear more from our pastoral support and “The placement is brilliant. Social Work employment opportunities We’re actually dealing with real tutor have been excellent. CheckWaheeda out the patients in real situations, so OphthalmicAzam you’re Havaable Tanveer, to applySocial Work everything graduate facilities in that we learn in class.” this video!

Wongani Samuel Ng’uni

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) Course Title UCASL500 Code 120Entry UCAS Requirements Tariff Points Full-Time Part-Time Social Work

Certificate You need to be a qualified Dispensing Contact N/A Optician and be FBDO and GOC Lens registered To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 FdSc including English, mathematics and Ophthalmic N/A science and one A level at a minimum Dispensing of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered

64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science BSc (Hons) subject (physics, biology, chemistry or Ophthalmic B503 mathematics). Five GCSEs including * Dispensing English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6.

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc-ophthalmic-dispensingbradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 73 BusinessSport and Physical Activity

WithWhy notmillions join oneof businesses of the fastest in the growing UK, there industriesare plenty inof theways UK? to climb up the corporate ladder, open up executive opportunities, or possiblyWhatever sports become course an you entrepreneur. choose to study, you will gain a huge amount of satisfaction working with people inOur education, students learnlocal communitieskey entrepreneurial and professional skills, sportsunderstand environments and apply to theoretical make a positive business impact models, on the nation’senhance health.teamwork, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills and develop a leadership style. You’ll also benefit from our quality sports hall, boxing centre,Studying dedicated with us means sport theory learning rooms, from basketball highly skilled courtstutors whoand footballshare their pitches, industry all of knowledge which contribute and to a combinationexperience in ofaccountancy, practical and global theory-based trading, strategic learning. marketing and finance.

74 How to apply see page xx Business & Accountancy Sport

Bradford College caters for everyone, and the sport tutors “Myare teachers fabulous and supportive. are very good, theyMohammad always Kamran, BA (Hons) Sportsupport and Physical Activity graduate me”

BTEC Business Student, Student Experience Survey

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

FdSc Sport and Physical Activity CN6F 64 UCAS Tariff Points Health and Wellbeing

A Higher National Diploma or Course Title UCAS Code FoundationEntry degree Requirements in a sports Full-Time Part-Time and physical activity related BSc (Hons) area or other relevant subject, or Sport and N410 equivalent,AAT Level normally 3 Diploma with a Merit AAT Level 4 Diploma in Physical Activity W641 profile,and or workingan overall in averagean Accounting of 50%accountancy in Year 2 or role five years’ relevant experience in the sports and fitness industry

BAFdSc (Hons) N410 72 UCAS Tariff Points AccountancySport and CX6C 64 UCAS Tariff Points Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)

BA (Hons) N122 80 UCAS Tariff Points Business Management To find out more info visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 75 Kamran and Beata at Graduation

76 Sport

Double graduation celebration for married martial arts duo

A husband and wife team has made academic success a joint achievement after they both achieved Degrees in Sport and Physical Activity from Bradford College on the same day.

After years of arranging their studies around Beata, 34, who lives with her 37-year-old their three young children, fitting college husband in Bradford and is currently expecting around the school runs and many hours their fourth child, said: “We learnt many things of intensive home study, Beata and together, developed together, had great fun Mohammad Kamran have both graduated together, stressed together, shared concerns with first-class honours. together, travelled together, and graduated twice together.”

They deserve every bit of what they have achieved. Their academic journey to achieving a first has been quite incredible.

Jess Thersby, course lead for BSc Sport and Physical Activity on Beata’s and Mohammad’s achievements

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 77 BusinessTeaching & Education

WithEducation millions is a of varied businesses profession in the that UK, there willare plentyprovide of you ways with to theclimb satisfaction up the corporate of supportingladder, open people up executive to grow opportunities, and develop. or possibly become an entrepreneur. You’ll be able to work with children, adults, families, communitiesOur students learnand businesses key entrepreneurial to discover skills, how great teachingunderstand inspires and apply individuals theoretical to achieve business their models, potential. Yourenhance job prospectsteamwork, will presentation, be excellent interpersonal as 95% of newly and qualifiedcommunication teachers skills are and employed develop in a leadershipa teaching rolestyle. within six months of completing training*. Studying with us means learning from highly skilled Wetutors are who the shareonly college their industry nationally knowledge to provide and Initial Teacherexperience Training in accountancy, for school settingsglobal trading, and we strategic provide themarketing full range and of finance. teaching options. *gov.uk

78 How to apply see page xx Business Teaching & Accountancy& Education

For me, the best thing about teaching is seeing children respond to what is being taught through what I call the ‘lightbulb moments’, when you see ideas and understanding “Mygoing teachers off like little lights are in their very heads. good, theyMatthew always Peel, BA (Hons) Primary support Education graduate me”

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Education & Professional Development

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

A minimum of 80 UCAS BA (Hons) Tariff Points. GCSE English X300 Education C/4 and GCSE Maths C/4 or Studies equivalent desirable Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time MEd N/A An Honours degree or Education/ an equivalent vocational AAT Level 3 Diploma LeadershipAAT Level 4 & Diploma in qualification and be working in Management W641 an education-relatedand working in ansetting. Accounting accountancy role Inclusive Practice If you have other qualifications and/or experience, you may be considered for entry to the Postgraduate Certificate BA (Hons) N410 and Diploma72 UCAS stages, Tariff fromPoints which Accountancy you can then transfer to Masters level if you are achieving at an appropriate standard. If you have Masters level credit from a PGCE and Post Graduate BA (Hons) N122 Diploma80 inUCAS the pastTariff 5 Points years Business Management this can be put towards the full Masters qualification

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degreesbradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc 79 Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

MEd (Top-up) 100 credits at Masters level in an Masters in N/A education-related subject Education in the past five years

FdA NX22 Appropriate Level 3 Supporting qualifications in childcare and/ and Managing or education (equivalent to 48 Learning in UCAS tariff points), and relevant Education work experience. Employment or placement in an education support role for at least 2 days per week will be required for the duration of this course

BA (Hons) X120 A Foundation degree or Supporting equivalent in an education- and Managing related subject and experience in Learning in an education setting Education

Post-Secondary Education & Training (14-adult)

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

(Cert TESOL) N/A You must be aged 18 or above Teaching English and have an A level/BTEC or to Speakers of equivalent and competence Other Languages in written and spoken English appropriate to a teacher of English. You should hold GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above or IELTS 7.0 or above or equivalent

80 How to apply see page xx Teaching & Education

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Additional N/A Level 5: A Level 3 qualification Diploma in the subject. Level 7: An Teaching Honours degree at 2:2 or above. Numeracy Or You must have a full teaching Teaching ESOL qualification eg a PGCE and Literacy (if you do not, this can be achieved alongside the full teaching qualification), English or mathematics at Level 3, currently teaching numeracy/ mathematics or English/ESOL at Level 2 or below and 50 teaching hours during the course, a good standard of written/spoken English and access to a suitable mentor

Level 3 Certificate N/A You need to provide the names Assessing of two students you can assess Vocational who are on a BTEC, NVQ or Achievement similar award each with a minimum of two units, and have a qualified Assessor and Verifier to support you

Level 3 Award N/A For those who do not assess Assessing in the workplace, you need Vocationally- to provide the names of two related students you can assess who Achievement are on a BTEC, NVQ or similar award each with a minimum of two units, and have a qualified Assessor and Verifier to support you

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Level 3 Award N/A A Level 2 qualification in English Education and or Literacy and a good level of Training spoken English

Level 4 Award N/A A recognised Assessor Internal Quality qualification eg A1/D32. You Assurance of need to support two Assessors Assessment (qualified or trainee) who have Processes & at least two students to assess Practice

Certificate in N/A A Level 3 qualification in your Education subject area and a GCSE/Level and Training 2 qualification in English. A (In-Service) GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can achieved during the course. Appropriate paid teaching or training, full-time or part-time, as your main role in the post-secondary sector for 100 hours over two years and a mentor to support you in your role and carry out two teaching observations per year

Certificate in X150 A Level 3 qualification in your Education subject area and a Level 2 and Training qualification in English. A (Pre-service) GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can be achieved during the course. A placement will be provided

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Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

Postgraduate N/A An Honours degree. In some Diploma in subject specialisms you will also Education be required to have at least a and Training Level 3 qualification. A GCSE/ (In-service) Level 2 qualification in English. A GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can be achieved during the course. You must have appropriate paid teaching or training, full-time or part-time, as your main role in the post- secondary sector for 100 hours over two years, and a mentor to support you in your role and carry out two teaching observations per year

Postgraduate X341 An Honours degree and at Diploma in least a Level 3 qualification in Education the subject you want to teach. and Training A GCSE/Level 2 qualification (Pre-service) in English. A GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can be achieved during the course. If you wish to teach Literacy, Numeracy or ESOL you must have a Level 3 qualification in thatsubject area. A placement will be provided

bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 83 Primary Teacher Training

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

BA (Hons) X124 96 UCAS tariff points with two with QTS A levels at Grade B/C or BTEC Primary Diploma at Distinction or an Education Accredited Access course and [Routes: GCSE English, mathematics Foundation and science at Grade C/4 or Stage/Key Stage equivalent. Primary school 1 (3-7), Key Stage experience is recommended 1/Key Stage 2 (5-11), Key Stage 2 (7-11)]

BA (Hons) with X123 A Foundation degree or QTS (Top-up) equivalent in a related subject Teaching and and GCSE English, mathematics Learning in the and science at Grade C/4. Primary Phase Primary school experience is recommended

PGCE X100 A relevant Honours degree at Primary [Routes: 2:2 or above and GCSE English, Foundation mathematics and science at Stage/Key Stage Grade C/4 or equivalent. 1 (3-7), Key Stage Primary school experience 1/Key Stage 2 is recommended (5-11), Key Stage 2 (7-11)]

PGCE TBC A relevant Honours degree at Primary 2:2 or above and GCSE English, Mathematics mathematics and science at [Routes: /Key Grade C/4 or equivalent and Stage 1 (3-7), A level maths at B or equivalent. Key Stage 1/Key Primary School experience is Stage 2 (5-11), also recommended Key Stage 2 (7-11)] (subject to validation)

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Secondary Teacher Training

Course Title UCAS Code Entry Requirements Full-Time Part-Time

PGCE N/A An appropriate Honours degree Secondary at 2:2 or above and GSCE Biology, Chemistry, English and mathematics at Citizenship, Computer Grade C/4. Secondary school Science, English, experience is recommended Maths, Health and Social Care, Media, Foreign Languages, Physics, Psychology, RE, Science with PE, Social Science

Pre-ITT N/A An offer of a place on a Teacher Subject Education route conditional on Knowledge completing a SKE course Enhancement (SKE) In a range of subjects e.g. Maths, English, Science, Geography

Primary & Secondary Teacher Training

QTS N/A A relevant Honours degree at 2:2 Assessment Only or above. Primary: GCSE English, Programme mathematics and science at grade C/4 or equivalent. Secondary: GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent or equivalent. Two years’ experience in two school settings

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Apply direct To apply for Postgraduate You don’t need to apply full-time courses Certificate through the Universities Applications for all full-time in Education and Colleges Admissions undergraduate, HND, courses Service (UCAS) if Bradford Foundation degree, and Applications should be College is your only degree courses at Bradford made online through via choice. Simply fill in College should be made our application form at find-postgraduate-teacher- through the UCAS website. training.education.gov.uk, bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ On the UCAS website, and searching apply. search ‘Bradford College’. Bradford College. Part-time courses Individual applications If you require any advice should be made online The same should also be or have any queries via . For further done if you want to apply ucas.com about entry requirements information please search for a part-time course. or courses, contact our the UCAS website or visit Admissions Team: facebook.com/ucasonline Tel: 01274 088569 @ucas_online Email: admissions@ You can also contact our bradfordcollege.ac.uk Admissions Team on: 01274 088569 Email: admissions@ bradfordcollege.ac.uk

UCAS Institution Code: BRC B60

86 Entry Your Agreement requirements with us Bradford College offers When you apply as a programmes that are student at Bradford recognised and valued by College, your study and employers and professional time with us will be bodies everywhere. governed by a framework of regulations, policies and You can gain qualifications procedures, which form the on either a full-time or part- basis of your agreement time basis over a period with us. of one to six years. Some courses offer exemptions For details of our policies, procedures, and information from parts of professional regarding tuition fees and body examinations; others any additional charges visit: prepare you for direct entry bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ to particular professions degrees or careers. You should read these For some courses, you carefully before you may require additional apply. Please note that qualifications, evidence of this information is subject relevant work experience, to change and you are a portfolio of evidence, or advised to check our website Disclosure Barring Service regularly for any changes (DBS) clearance. before you apply. This will be included in the A person who is not party entry requirements of each to this agreement shall not individual course. have any rights under or in connection with it. Only you and Bradford College shall have any right to enforce or rely on the agreement.

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MAR– SEP - 15 JAN FEB SEP DEC UCAS UCAS EXTRA APPLICATION OPENS DEADLINE Research the courses Start thinking If you’ve used all you’re interested in about your five your five choices, and the places that choices and work and you’re not offer them. Visit your on your personal awaiting any local UCAS fair and statement. Speak decisions, you a few University or with a tutor or can add Bradford College Open Events Careers Advisor for College as one to get a feel for help and guidance of your choices where you would like with it. through UCAS to study. Extra.

MARCH - JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL - MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER UCAS EXTRA OPEN UCAS FAIRS UCAS APPLICATION PROCESS

OPEN EVENTS APPLICANT VISIT DAYS OPEN EVENTS

21 MARCH Our Applicant Visit Days will take 20 MARCH 01 JULY place during this period, starting For more information about our Open from late January. Be sure to look 03 JULY Events ,visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk out for your invitation!

BRADFORD COLLEGE EVENTS 2020/21

88 If you are applying to a Higher Education College or University for September 2021 entry, here are some key dates to remember. WHAT TO DO WHEN

JUN JUL 12 AUG SEP OCT

UCAS UCAS A-LEVEL DEADLINE YOUR EXTRA CLEARING RESULTS 2020 LAST CLOSES OPENS DAY ENTRY CHANCE

If you don’t get Your last chance the grades you to add Bradford need, don’t have College as your any offers or Clearing choice. have changed your mind, you can find more course vacancies through UCAS Clearing. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL - MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

CLEARING OPEN

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bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 89 UCAS tariff points

The UCAS Tariff Points are required for entry to Higher Education courses at Bradford College. They can be calculated using the following grade combinations:

Pearson Access to HE Diploma* BTEC Extended Grade credit profile: number of A levels Diploma credits at each grade

Qualification Tariff Grade Tariff Tariff and Grade Points Points Distinction Merit Pass points

Grade A* 56 D*D*D* 168 45 0 0 144

Grade A 48 D*D*D 160 30 15 0 128

40 D*DD 152 Grade B 15 30 0 112 Grade C 32 DDD 144 15 15 15 96 Grade D 24 DDM 128 0 45 0 96 Grade E 16 DMM 112 0 15 30 64 MMM 96 0 0 45 48 MMP 80

MPP 64 * The full table for all qualifications is available for download on the UCAS website (ucas.com). The PPP 48 Access to HE table is on page 162 of the UCAS Tariff Tables. Go to ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator to work out your UCAS points.

90 bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees 91 Fees & funding - financial assistance

At Bradford College, we are committed to delivering quality degrees at affordable prices. We work hard to cut the costs and not the corners on our undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses. As the Government provides tuition fee loans, you will not be asked to pay fees up front. Also, you won’t pay back your loan until you’ve left our College, got a job, and are earning £25,000**.

How to apply for the loan Money to help you study Apply for your loan via Student Finance England. If you’re coming to study with us, you may have Please ensure you have made your application additional costs to pay for, but don't worry, you can and secured funding for your course prior to apply for help. Below shows the different types of registration. The Student Finance England financial support available to new and continuing application is available at: students. For further information on each type of gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance financial support visit:bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ study-money •• Bradford College Loyalty Bursary Postgraduate Loans •• Full-time Undergraduate and PGCE students Student Finance England is now offering •• Part-time Undergraduate students postgraduate funding support of up to £11,222 •• Full and part-time Postgraduate students for Masters courses. Find out more at gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study •• Funding for students with Disabilities/Learning Difficulties •• Loans from Bradford College •• Other sources of funding

**Information is correct at time of going to print (February 2020) and is subject to change.

92 Useful contacts Advanced Learner Loan Bradford College Higher Education For Level 3 Further Education Student Finance Team (eg Access to HE) courses only. Tel.: 01274 088502/8642 The Advanced Learner Loan is a government- Email: [email protected] funded loan that is easy to apply for, doesn’t take your household income into account, and doesn’t In person: HE Student Finance Team, C22, Lister involve a credit check. Building, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY You will need to pay your loan back when Student Finance England •• You have finished your course gov.uk/student-finance •• You earn more than £25,000. The Student Room To qualify for the Advanced Learner Loan you thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance must be: •• Studying at an approved college or training provider. Bradford College is an Disabled Students’ Allowance approved centre You may claim Disabled Students’ Allowance •• 19 years of age or older on the first day of (DSA) in addition to your student finance loans your course and grants to cover any extra study-related costs •• Studying a full- or part-time Further Education you incur due to an impairment, mental health qualification at Level 3 or above condition, or learning difficulty. It’s neither a benefit nor a loan, so it doesn’t need repaying. •• A UK Resident or a UK national, or have ‘settled status’ (this means there are no The amount you’ll receive depends on your restrictions on how long you can stay) individual needs, not on your income. •• A resident in the UK for three years or more. The DSA is available to both full-time and part-time students studying on a Higher For more information visit Education course. gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan For full details visit: gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas If you need help in applying for DSA, contact the College’s Disability Services team on [email protected]

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This course guide was updated in February On occasion, we may need to make changes to 2020 for courses starting in September 2021. other aspects of a course, or how it is delivered. Any subsequent changes to information will We will only make changes if they are for reasons be published in the course information on our outside of our control, or where they are for our website bradfordcollege.ac.uk/degrees. We students’ benefit. We will endeavour to let you have tried to ensure that all of the information know about any such changes as soon as possible provided is as accurate and up-to-date as (usually before the relevant academic year). Our possible. However, it is always possible that this regulations set out our procedure which we will information could change and you should check follow when we need to make any such changes. our website for the latest information before you We make every effort to check the accuracy of apply. (Where there is a difference between the the information in this course guide at the time contents of this course guide and our website, the of going to press. However, if you feel that any of contents of the website take precedence.) the information is misleading then please contact: We will always try to deliver your course as Marketing & Communications, Bradford College described in this course guide. However, sometimes Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY. Email: we have to make changes as set out below. [email protected] We review all optional modules each year and change them to reflect staff expertise and current Contact us trends and as a result of student feedback. We try to ensure that you have a range of options Bradford College, to choose from and we will let you know in good Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY time the options available for you to choose for Tel: 01274 088088 the following year. Email: [email protected] We will only change core modules for a course if it is necessary for us to do so, for example This course guide can be provided in to maintain course accreditation. We will let an accessible format such as Braille, you know about any such changes as soon as large print or audio on application. possible, usually before you begin the relevant academic year. Tel: 01274 088088.

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