Your guide to University Campus Barnsley
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 1 All details in this Contents guide are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed Why University Campus Barnsley? 4-5 at universitycampus. Visit us 6-7 barnsley.ac.uk/ updates Campus tour 8-9 Fees and finance 10-11 Entry requirements 12-13 How to apply 14-15 Find the right course for you 16 Part-time courses 17 Animal Management 20-21 Art and Design 22-23 Automotive Engineering (Motorsport) 24-25 Business 26-27 Business (Management) 28-29 Computing and Systems Development 30-33 Construction and Project Management 34-35 Construction and The Built Environment 36-37 Early Years 38-39 Engineering 40-43 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 44-45 Graphic Design 46-47 Hair and Beauty 48-49 Health and Social Care 50-51 Hospitality Management 52-55 Learning Support 56-57 Music, Media and Performance 58-59 Public Services 60-61 Sport 62-63 Teacher Training 64-65 Travel and Tourism Management 66-69 Facilities and support 70-71 Students’ Union Barnsley 72 Accommodation 73 International students 74-75 Enterprise 76-77 Feel at home in Barnsley 78-81 Important information 82-83 How to find us 84-85
Every care has been taken to ensure the information contained within this guide is accurate at the time of print (March 2016). Any subsequent changes to the information in this guide will be published on the updates page on our website at universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk/updates This course guide is available in alternative formats including audio, braille and large print on request.
2 Welcome to University Campus Barnsley
This guide covers everything you need Our degree programmes are awards of Sheffield to know about studying with us. From Hallam University, the University of Derby, the the courses we offer to the facilities we University of Huddersfield and the University provide, you’ll get a really good idea of of Hull and the Higher National Certificate and Diploma programmes are validated by Pearson what life at University Campus Barnsley – great partnerships dedicated to delivering a (UCB) is like. quality experience for our students.
At UCB we put our students first and are For more information about UCB, go to our committed to giving you the skills and support website at universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk, you need to go on to achieve great things. The call us on +44 (0)1226 216 165 or better still, latest figures show that nine out of 10* of our come along to one of our Open Days where you students went on to work or further study within can tour our historic, centrally located campus, six months of graduating which demonstrates meet the tutors and take a stroll around Barnsley just how well UCB can prepare you for the next town centre. Find out more on page 7. step on your journey.
*From the Destination of Leavers’ Survey 2013/14
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 3 Why University Campus Barnsley? Nine out of 10* of our students went on to work or further study within six months of graduating
4 *From the Destination of Leavers’ Survey 2013/14 Here at UCB we think carefully about your future Our current students say this is one of the best career prospects – after all, we know that the things about UCB and why they chose to study main reason you want to continue studying is to here rather than anywhere else. get the job you want at the end of it. Our courses are designed to maximise your development and We are also incredibly proud of our facilities. With teach you the things you’ll need to progress on smaller class sizes there is no waiting around to to further study or get a job in the industry you use equipment. Our Music students can access choose. mixing desks and recording studios. In the Media department you can get to grips with a motion By studying at UCB you will benefit fromhigh capture suit, HD and 4K cameras, Steadicam, academic standards, expert staff who are professional green screen and computer labs passionate about their subjects, excellent with industry standard media software. Our facilities and, on many courses, professional Art students have access to workshops and experience through placements. This means studios dedicated to different disciplines. Animal that by the time you graduate you’ll already Management students are based at our working have a CV to be proud of. farm and Sports students can make use of the great facilities at Honeywell Sports Campus. UCB is a small campus and our students enjoy a great level of contact with tutors. You’ll be able Barnsley itself is a student friendly, vibrant town to get in touch with them as and when you need with great nightlife. Barnsley is located a short to, arrange extra tutorials and you definitely won’t drive from Sheffield and Leeds, close to both be just another student in a group of hundreds! the M1 motorway and some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside.
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 5 6 Visit us
Come along to one of our Open Days to explore itinerary and session times. It will also make the campus, meet the tutors and get more registration quicker for you on the day. information on the courses you are interested in studying. You can also find out about student If you can’t attend our upcoming Open Days but finance, fees, accommodation and student do want to visit us, don’t worry! We can arrange life. While you’re here you can take a walk a campus visit for you, just call us on into the town centre and see the array of bars, +44 (0)1226 216 165 restaurants and shops that Barnsley has to offer. For information on how to find us, please turn to Our Open Days are on: page 82. • Tuesday 28 June 2016 Interviews • Monday 22 August 2016 Once you have applied to UCB you will be invited to an informal interview to talk to tutors in more To attend any of our Open Days, please register detail about what the course entails. There will at universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk/open-days also be a chance to take a campus tour at this Once you’ve done so you’ll be sent further stage if you haven’t already visited us. information about the event including the
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 7 Campus tour
A little taste of what UCB has to offer…
Come along to one of our Open Days to see our amazing facilities for yourself. See details on page 7.
Mac suite
CAD and BIM software for Construction
Art workshop
8 Honeywell Sports Music studio Campus
University Campus Barnsley Library
Wigfield Farm
The Open Kitchen Restaurant Film studio
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 9 Fees and finance
Our tuition fees are £5,995* per year for full-time courses. Part-time course fees are calculated on a course-by-course basis.
How does the fee system work? The table below will give you an idea of how much Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan you might repay each month: from Student Finance England at the same time as applying for other maintenance support. Repayment per Annual salary There are no up-front fees to pay and you will only month start repaying your student loan once you have £16,000 £0 left university and are earning over £21,000** a year. £21,000 £0 £22,000 £7 How do I pay my loan back? £25,000 £30 If you start studying in September 2017 or later, £30,000 £67 the earliest you’ll start repaying is the April after you leave your course if your annual income £35,000 £105 is over £21,000**. Repayments are deducted automatically by your employer in the same For more repayment information visit way they deduct tax and national insurance Web: www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk payments. If you stop working or if your salary drops below £21,000 per year then your student loan repayments would stop automatically.
10 *Based on 2016 entry information. ** Based on 2015 entry information. All information on these pages is correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Help with living costs may also be able to apply for Adult Financial support with living costs is available for Dependants’ Grant.* full-time, eligible students. If eligible, the amount For more information on any aspect of student you receive will depend on your household finance, call Student Finance England on income. This means the total annual income +44 (0)300 100 0607 or go to before tax of anyone you live with, such as your www.gov.uk/student-finance parents or partner. Maintenance Loan Students can receive up to £8,200* per year as Remember a Maintenance Loan if they are living away from • You can get a working and earn home. The Maintenance Loan is repaid alongside loan to cover your more than £21,000 the tuition fee loan once you’re earning over tuition fees and per year. £21,000* per year. help with living costs. • On average, Help for trainee teachers graduates earn Some teaching courses attract government • Students don’t £12,000 a year funding. For more information see pay – graduates more than non www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching pay. You only begin graduates over to pay back your their working Help for parents loan once you start lives.*** There are a number of schemes that can help parents to balance the cost of childcare and For up-to-date information go to study, including Childcare Grants and Parents’ www.gov.uk/student-finance Learning Allowance. Full-time eligible students with an adult who depends on them financially
***From the office of National Statistics Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 11 Entry requirements
Each of our courses has its own entry UCAS Tariff A Level grades requirements which you can see on the course points listings pages from page 22 onwards. Make sure you check these carefully as some have specific A* 56 subject or grade requirements. A 48 We consider every application individually so if you don’t meet the requirements please do get in B 40 touch with us as it may be that you have work or voluntary experience or other qualifications that C 32 can be accepted instead. D 24 We welcome students of all ages; it’s never too late to learn. E 16 For advice on entry requirements, call us on Tel: +44 (0)1226 216 165. AS Level grades UCAS Tariff A 20 We use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Tariff system for our entry B 16 requirements so you will see the number of UCAS points needed listed in the Entry Requirements C 12 section on some course pages. D 10 UCAS points are most commonly gained through A Levels or BTEC/Edexcel qualifications and the E 6 Tariff tables for these can be seen on these pages.
12 2016 OPEN DAYS • Tuesday 28 June • Monday 22 August
UCAS tariff BTEC/Edexcel qualification grades points Extended 90 Credit Subsidiary Diploma Certificate Diploma Diploma Diploma D*D*D* 168 D*D*D 160 D*DD 152 DDD 144 DDM 128 DMM D*D* 112 D*D 104 MMM DD 96 D*D* 84 MMP DM 80 D*D 78 DD 72 MPP MM 64 DM 60 D* 56 PPP MP MM D 48 MP 36 PP M 32 D* 28 PP D 24 P M 16 P 8
To see UCAS Tariff tables for other qualifications, please go to www.ucas.com or call us on +44 (0)1226 216 165.
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 13 14 How to apply
2016 OPEN DAYS • Tuesday 28 June • Monday 22 August
Full-time applicants Once you’ve applied we’ll communicate with you To apply for a full-time undergraduate degree or regularly throughout the whole process, from Higher National Certificate or Diploma you need interview to offer and enrolment. to submit your application via the Universities For more information on applying, call the UCAS and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Customer Service Unit on Web: www.ucas.com Tel: +44 (0)871 468 0468 Applications for 2017 entry should reach UCAS or the UCB Admissions Team on by 15 January 2017. Don’t worry if you miss Tel: +44 (0)1226 216 165 the deadline, you can still apply to study at UCB via UCAS up until the summer. However, please Course Codes be aware that offers are dependent on the You can see the UCAS Codes for each course in availability of places so we would advise you to this guide and on the UCAS website. apply early. The institution code for UCB is B13. If your current school or college is registered with When searching for our courses on UCAS, type UCAS just ask your tutor or careers advisor for this code in the provider box or you can search for help. If you’re not currently in education but are Barnsley. based in the UK you can apply online through UCAS independently. Part-time applicants To apply for a part-time course, go to The UCAS website provides full instructions on the application process. Web: universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk/study- at-ucb/how-to-apply or contact our Admissions Full-time PGCE applications need to go via team on Tel: +44 (0)1226 216 165 Web: www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training Part-time PGCE applications need to go via Web: halo.hud.ac.uk/applicationform
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 15 Find the right course for you
Deciding which course to choose can be usually do a final year top-up after successfully daunting but we have a wide range so there is completing a foundation degree or an HND to be sure to be something to suit you. awarded with a degree.
We offer undergraduate degrees, these are Our Teacher Training courses are offered both Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) or at undergraduate and postgraduate level. To Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons). complete a Professional Graduate Certificate Which one you graduate with depends on the in Education, a Postgraduate Certificate in course you choose. The course title will indicate Education (PGCE) or a Postgraduate Diploma in which degree it is. Education (Advanced PGCE) you will need to have a first degree or equivalent and relevant work We also offer foundation degrees, Higher experience. National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs). These are qualifications in For more information on any of our courses, their own right but are also equivalent to the first please contact us year of a degree (HNCs) or the first two years of +44 (0)1226 216 165 or a degree (foundation degrees/HNDs). You can [email protected]
Not got the qualifications you need to study a HE course? Barnsley College offers Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas in the following subjects: • Art and Design • Business All course details • Computing and ICT are correct at the • Social Sciences (Social Work Pathway) time of print. Any • Education Professions (Teaching Pathway) changes will be listed • Health Science Professions universitycampus. • Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment at barnsley.ac.uk/ For more information on Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas contact updates (0)1226 216 123 or [email protected]
16 2016 Part-time OPEN DAYS • Tuesday 28 June courses • Monday 22 August
We also offer the following part-time Higher Education courses in Business and Management, Sport and Teaching:
Business and Management courses Level 6 Level 4 • Careers Guidance and Development NVQ Level • Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 4 Diploma 6 Diploma (Work-based) (Work-based) • Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 7 Accounting Level 4 Diploma • ILM Management NVQ Level 7 Diploma • Business Administration NVQ Level 4 Diploma (Work-based) (Work-based) • Strategic Leadership and Management Level 7 • Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Diploma Assessment Processes and Practice (Blended • Strategic Leadership and Management Level 7 Learning) Level 4 Certificate Extended Diploma Level 5 Sport courses • Chartered Institute of Management • Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Accountants (CIMA) Level 5 Assessment Processes and Practice CYQ Level • Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) 4 Certificate Coaching and Mentoring in Management Level • Sports Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy) Active IQ 5 Certificate Level 4 Certificate • ILM Leadership and Management Level 5 Award Teaching courses • ILM Leadership and Management Level 5 • Education and Training Level 4 Certificate Certificate • ILM Management NVQ Level 5 Diploma For more information on any of our courses (Work-based) please contact us on • ILM Professional Management Coaches and +44 (0)1226 216 123 Mentors Level 5 Diploma or [email protected]
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 17 Our courses
18 All course details on the following pages are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 19 All course details Animal are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed Management at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Course length: Animal Management 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements If your dream career is working • Anatomy and Physiology 96 UCAS points from one of with animals, this could be • Manage Animals in Education the following: the perfect course to get you and Entertainment • BTEC Level 3 qualification there. You will learn how to • Animal Nutrition understand and apply business in Animal Management at Facilities Merit Grade (MMM). management within the Land Based Sector and how to use You will study at our working • 2 or 3 A Levels including farm, Wigfield Farm in a Grade D or above in a project management as well as gaining an understanding Worsbrough. With over 60 science related subject species of animals on site, such as Biology, Chemistry, of basic evolution, handling techniques, animal welfare including sheep, cattle, pigs, Physics, Psychology, meerkats, rabbits, reptiles and Geography or Maths. requirements and anatomy and physiology. alpacas, the farm provides Plus the perfect real-life learning • 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above Course units environment. including English Language, • Business Environment Maths and Science. • Animal Husbandry Our graduates You could go on to study for a Alternatively, relevant paid or Management degree in Animal Management unpaid work experience will • Animal Health and Welfare or pursue a career in the be taken into consideration. • Research Project • Principles of Ecology industry at a management level in a range of jobs, such as UCAS code: D421 • Animal Behaviour • Genetics and their Application Zoo Keeper, Animal Technician, • Fish, Game and Wildlife Animal Welfare Officer or Management Kennels/Cattery Management. • Aquatics and Fishkeeping Want to know more? • Animal Adaptations To find out more about this • Horse Husbandry course please visit our website • Management of Animal Web: universitycampus. Collections barnsley.ac.uk • Exotics and the Pet Trade Student Profile Marie Duggan Animal Management HND
“As soon as I came to look round “The tutors are great and the Wigfield Farm I knew I was knowledge from their own making the right decision to give experience of working in the up work and return to studying. It land-based industries really just felt right. comes through in their teaching.”
20 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 21 All course details Art and are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed Design at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Course length: Art and Design • 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) • 4 years part-time (Course fee: £2,995 per year) Whether you want a career in Facilities Entry requirements the Art and Design industry Our excellent facilities include or to nurture your creative dedicated workshops and potential, this course offers studios. 64 UCAS points from one of you an opportunity to explore the following: a range of creative practices Workshops contain industry • Level 3 Diploma including painting, sculpture, standard software, printmaking qualification in Art and ceramics, textiles, printmaking (etching, relief printing and Design or a related subject and photography. silkscreen), wood, metal and (Grade MM). plastics, textiles, ceramics and • Level 3 Extended Diploma The programme encourages sculpture. qualification in Art and personal exploration in the Design or a related subject broader context of art and We have creative studio facilities (Grade MPP). design practice and contextual with web, graphics, animation and visual effects software. • 2 A Levels at Grade C or studies underpinned by drawing. above including Art and The course is delivered through Our graduates Design or a related subject. You can progress to a BA (Hons) Plus a series of assignments encouraging a holistic approach Degree in Art and Design or into • Student portfolio of work at employment in the art, craft and interview. to problem solving and a broader professional identity. design sector where you may • 5 GCSE Grades A* to C work towards full membership including English Language Students will visit a range of of relevant professional and Maths. local and national exhibitions associations, such as British • Mature learners may and be able to participate in the Design Innovation (BDI), the present a more varied annual residential. Chartered Society of Designers, profile of achievement that the Design Business Association, is likely to include extensive Course units or Design and Art Direction work experience. This course is built on a ‘core’ of (D&AD). mandatory units: • Visual Communication in Art Want to know more? UCAS code: 5N9P and Design To find out more about this (for full-time applications) • Ideas Generation and course please visit our website To apply for part-time study Development in Art and Design Web: universitycampus. visit: • Contextual and Cultural barnsley.ac.uk universitycampus.barnsley. Referencing in Art and Design ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- • Professional Practice in Art and apply/ Design • Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
22 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 23 Automotive Engineering (Motorsport)
Course length: Automotive Engineering (Motorsport) 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements This course is designed to build the industry, this course includes theory and the practical skills opportunities for networking 64 UCAS points from one of required by the Motorsports through marshalling, race the following: industry. team support and engineering • Pass grade in the IMI at national circuits, as well Extended Diploma in Course units as rally school and race track Motorsport Vehicle • Mechanical Principles and experience. Maintenance and Repair Applications Level 3 or equivalent • Electrical and Electronic Facilities qualification. Principles The excellent facilities at the • 2 A Levels Grade C or above • Further Mathematics for Science, Technology, Engineering in Maths and a Science Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject. • Project Design, Implementation Centre include a dedicated Plus and Evaluation Motorsports workshop plus • GCSE Grades A* to C • Analytical Methods for hands-on experience with including English, Maths Engineers dedicated competition vehicles, and Science. Applicants • Engineering Science hill climbing, circuit racing and must have studied the • Engine and Vehicle Design auto testing in real industry higher tier paper in Maths Performance environments. and Science. • Mechatronic Systems • Thermodynamics Our graduates UCAS code: 9K5H • Vehicle Systems and This course would lead you into Technology a role as a Junior Engineer, Race • Vehicle Fault Diagnosis or Rally Technician or you could • Vehicle Electronics continue in education with a top All course details up degree. are correct at the • Programme Logic Controllers time of print. Any • Further Analytical Methods for Want to know more? changes will be listed Engineers To find out more about this at universitycampus. • Research Project course please visit our website barnsley.ac.uk/ Run by experienced staff who Web: universitycampus. updates have worked and competed in barnsley.ac.uk
24 Validated by Pearson Did you know? The course tutors have worked in the World Rally Championship, British Rally Championship and the National Race Championships. Tutors also have links with Formula 1, World Rally Teams, British Touring Car and British GT Teams.
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 25 Business
Course length: Higher National Certificate (HNC) in 2 years part-time Business Entry requirements The world of business and Facilities management is challenging Our well-equipped contemporary A minimum of 60 UCAS and offers a varied range of teaching rooms have all the points from one of the opportunities. This course will facilities you need to get the following: give you the skills to excel in most out of your time at UCB. • BTEC Level 3 Extended the industry whether you have Diploma in Business at MPP your sights set on owning your Our graduates Grade. own business or are looking Following this course you can • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in to work in a business-related progress on to our Business Business at MM Grade. career. Students develop a broad Higher National Diploma (HND) • BTEC Level 3 90-Credit knowledge and awareness of key course or go into business Diploma at DM Grade. aspects of the business sector related employment. Plus through six core units, which • GCSE Grades A* to C in include one unit assessed by a This qualification may enable English Language and Pearson-set assignment. The you to progress to the second Maths or Level 2 Functional HNC qualification is made up of year of a degree course Skills English and Maths. 120 credits. dependent on the entry policy of • A good personal reference the institution you are applying will be required. Course units to and the programme that you A minimum of one year Mandatory core units: are considering. related work experience • Business and Business (paid and/or unpaid) and/or Environments Want to know more? achievement of a range of • Marketing Essentials To find out more about this professional qualifications in • Human Resource Management course please visit our website the work sector will also be • Management and Operations Web: universitycampus. considered. • Management Accounting barnsley.ac.uk • Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set To apply for this course visit: assignment) universitycampus.barnsley. September ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- You will also study: apply/ • Business Law or February • Entrepreneurship and Small start Business Management available
26 Validated by Pearson All course details are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 27 All course details Business are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed (Management) at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Course length: Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2 years full-time Business (Management) Entry requirements The world of business and You will also study: management is challenging • Business Law A minimum of 60 UCAS and offers a varied range of • Entrepreneurship and Small points from one of the opportunities. This course will Business Management following: give you the skills to excel in the • Statistics for Management • BTEC Level 3 Extended industry whether you have your • Pitching and Negotiation Skills Diploma in Business at MPP sights set on owning your own Grade. business or are looking to work Facilities • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in in a business-related career. Our well-equipped contemporary Business at MM Grade. The Business and Management teaching rooms have all the • BTEC Level 3 90-Credit HND offers students a facilities you need to get the Diploma at DM Grade. specialist pathway designed to most out of your time at UCB. • Computing or IT Higher support progression into the National Certificate. management occupational area Our graduates Plus or on to degree-level study. On successful completion of • GCSE Grades A* to C The HND is a Level 4 and Level the HND course, students can including English and Maths 5 qualification made up of 240 develop their careers in the or Level 2 Functional Skills credits. business sector through entering English and Maths. employment, continuing existing • A good personal reference Course units employment, linking with the will be required. Mandatory core units: appropriate Professional Body, A minimum of one year • Business and Business committing to Continuing related work experience Environments Professional Development (CPD) (paid and/or unpaid) and/or • Marketing Essentials or progressing to university. achievement of a range of • Human Resource Management professional qualifications in • Management and Operations The HND is recognised by Higher the work sector will also be • Management Accounting Education providers as meeting considered. • Managing a Successful admission requirements to Business Project (Pearson-set many relevant business-related assignment) courses, for example: BSc (Hons) UCAS code: NN12 • Research Project (Pearson-set in Business and Management. assignment) • Organisational Behaviour Want to know more? To find out more about this Specialist management course please visit our website pathway units: Web: universitycampus. • Operations and Project barnsley.ac.uk Management • Understanding and Leading Change • Global Business Environment
28 Validated by Pearson HNC in Business and Management also available
September or February start available
Student Profile William Patten Business (Management) HND
“I previously attended another with tutors and ask questions. university where there were The most enjoyable aspect of 700 people in one lecture my course is that I am learning which wasn’t ideal. UCB is very about diverse aspects of different. Classes are small so business and management.” you can communicate clearly
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 29 September Computing and or February start Systems Development available
Course length: Computing and Systems Development 2 years part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) Entry requirements The world of the computing Facilities A minimum of 60 UCAS professional is challenging Our well-equipped contemporary points from one of the and offers a wide variety of teaching rooms have all the following: opportunities. This course will facilities you need to get the • BTEC Level 3 Extended give you the skills to develop a most out of your time at UCB. Diploma in Computing or IT career in areas such as computer at MPP Grade. hardware systems, website Our graduates • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in development, programming and Following this course you can Computing or IT at MM database design. progress on to a Computing and Grade. Systems Development Level 5 • BTEC Level 3 90-Credit This course consists of 120 Higher National Diploma (HND) Diploma at DM Grade. (Level 4 and Level 5 combined) course or go into a computing • A/AS Level profile including credits and caters for students or IT related profession. This relevant subjects. who are interested in achieving qualification may also enable • Another related Level 3 a Higher Education qualification you to progress to the second qualification. and pursuing a career in the year of a degree course Plus computing and IT sector. dependent on the entry policy of • GCSE Grades A* to C in the institution you are applying English Language and Course units to and the programme that you Maths or Functional Skills Mandatory core units: are considering. Level 2 in English and • Business Skills for e-Commerce Maths. • Computer Systems Want to know more? • A good personal reference • Employability and Professional To find out more about this will be required. Development course please visit our website Web: universitycampus. A minimum of one year Specialist units: barnsley.ac.uk related work experience • Website Design (paid and/or unpaid) and/or • Database Design Concepts achievement of a range of • Event Driven Programming professional qualifications in Solutions the work sector will also be • Office Solutions Development considered.
To apply for this course visit: All course details universitycampus.barnsley. are correct at the ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- time of print. Any apply/ changes will be listed at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
30 Validated by Pearson Student Profile Stuart Craib Computing and Systems Development HNC
“I like the classroom working with data. I also enjoy environment at UCB which learning theory which I can I need in order to bounce use in the workplace. I chose ideas off people. I enjoy the to study at UCB as the part- programming aspect of the time study fits in with my work course most of all, as I like commitments.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 31 September Computing and or February start Systems Development available
Course length: Computing and Systems Development 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements The world of the computing • IT Security Management A minimum of 60 UCAS professional is challenging • Digital Forensics points from one of the and offers a wide variety of • Information Systems in following: opportunities. This course will Organisations • BTEC Level 3 Extended give you the skills to develop a • Computer Games Development Diploma in Computing or IT career in areas such as computer • Systems Analysis and Design at MPP Grade. hardware systems, website • Web Applications Development • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in development, programming, • Programming in Java Computing or IT at MM databases design and digital • Work-Based Experience Grade. forensics. • BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Facilities Diploma at DM Grade. This course consists of 240 Our well-equipped contemporary • A/AS Level profile including (Level 4 and Level 5 combined) teaching rooms have all the relevant subjects. credits and caters for students facilities you need to get the • Another related Level 3 who are interested in achieving most out of your time at UCB. qualification. a Higher Education qualification Plus and pursuing a career in the Our graduates • GCSE Grades A* to C in computing and IT sector. This qualification will enable you English Language and to progress to a top up degree in Maths or Functional Skills Course units a subject related area, undertake Level 2 in English and Mandatory core units: an Apprenticeship or seek Maths. • Business Skills for e-Commerce employment in a computing or • A good personal reference • Computer Systems IT related profession. will be required. • Employability and Professional Development Want to know more? A minimum of one year • Project Design, Implementation To find out more about this related work experience and Evaluation course please visit our website (paid and/or unpaid) and/or Web: universitycampus. achievement of a range of Specialist units: barnsley.ac.uk professional qualifications in • Website Design the work sector will also be • Database Design Concepts considered. • Event Driven Programming Solutions UCAS code: 8B49 • Office Solutions Development All course details are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
32 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 33 *Subject to validation - is an award of the Construction and University of Derby Project Management
Course length: Construction and Project Management • 3 years full-time BSc (Hons)* • 4 years with sandwich option • 5 years part-time (Course fee: £3,600 per year) Construction is now a modern, • Building Surveying Entry requirements highly efficient industry • Integrated Group Project which requires professionals • Optional Placement 96 UCAS points from one of the at all levels in diverse areas • Regeneration following: of expertise. Demand for • Building Pathology • 3 Grade Cs at A Level or a minimum graduates with specialist • Environmental Management in of 2 A Levels at Grade A. • BTEC National Diploma at Grade skills and knowledge relating Construction DD. to construction and the built • Property Valuation • BTEC Extended Diploma at Grade environment is high and is likely • Dissertation MMM. to remain so for the foreseeable • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Award combined with other Level future. Facilities 3 qualifications to achieve a Students taking this course minimum total of 96 UCAS points. The BSc (Hons) provides an will have access to the Think • Access to Higher Education optional placement in year 3. Low Carbon Centre at the Diploma with a minimum of 12 The placement will enable you credits at Merit Grade. Honeywell campus to enhance • AVCE double award AA - or to consolidate the skills and their studies. Students will also combined with other Level knowledge from the first two benefit from a computer suite 3 qualifications to achieve a years of study on the course. You with the most recent versions minimum total of 96 UCAS points. will learn how to manage the of industry standard software, Plus • GCSE English Language and either various phases in the delivery of CAD, AutoDesk Revit, AutoCad Maths or Science at Grade C or construction projects including and BIM. above. feasibility, planning, design, • Applicants who are not in construction and occupation. Our graduates possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to Graduates can pursue careers demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm Course units in management within and motivation will be considered • Construction Technology 1 the construction and built on an individual basis and may be • Professional Practice environment and architectural admitted subject to satisfactory • Measurement and Estimating technology sectors. interview, UCAS personal statement and references. • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Accreditation given for previous and Building Information Want to know more? experience and learning. Modelling (BIM) To find out more about this Advanced entry access points • Construction Management course please visit our website • Direct entry to year 2 from Pearson HNC Level 4 120 credits. • Construction Technology 2 Web: universitycampus. • Direct entry to year 3 from Pearson • Contractual Procedures and barnsley.ac.uk HND Level 5 or foundation degree Procurement 240 credits. • Environmental Science in • Foundation degree in a related Building subject - direct entry to year two with an average score of 60% across the highest level modules.
UCAS code: 2R78 (for full-time applications) To apply for part-time study visit: universitycampus.barnsley. ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to-apply/
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Student Profile Chris Erwin Construction and Project Management BSc (Hons)
“I chose UCB primarily very passionate and willing because of its course content to go out of their way to help and the structure. The fact only reinforced my decision that all members of staff are to study here.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 35 Construction and The Built Environment
Course length: Construction and The Built Environment • 1 year full-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) • 2 years part-time (Course fee: £2,995 per year) Construction is a modern, highly construction industry and Entry requirements efficient industry requiring professional bodies. professionals at all levels in 32 UCAS points from one of diverse areas of expertise. Facilities the following: Demand for employees with Students will have access to the • A minimum of 2 A Levels. specialist skills and knowledge Think Low Carbon Centre at the • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary relating to construction and Honeywell Campus to enhance Diploma at Grade Merit the built environment is high their studies and benefit from plus NVQ Level 3 trade and is likely to remain so for the a computer suite with the most qualifications with a pass in foreseeable future. recent versions of industry all modules. standard software, including • BTEC National Level 3 Course units CAD (Computer Aided Design), Diploma in Construction Year 1: AutoDesk Revit, AutoCad and BIM and the Built Environment • Computer Aided Design in (Building Information Modelling). with a pass in all modules. Construction • NVQ 3 Site Supervision or • Health, Safety and Welfare Our graduates Site Technical Operations for Construction and the Built HNC Construction and the Built with a pass in all modules. Environment (CBE) Environment is designed to Plus • Measurement Processes for provide an academic route to • GCSE Grade C in English Construction a wide range of professional Language and Maths • Management Principles and construction careers including or equivalent Level 2 Application for CBE quantity surveying, estimating, qualification. site engineering, construction Year 2: management, planning and Alternatively, mature • Science and Materials for CBE architecture. entrants with previous • Construction and Maintenance construction experience of Buildings This course allows entry onto may be recognised through • Design Principle and Year 2 of the Construction and Accreditation of Prior Application for CBE Project Management BSc (Hons) Learning (APL). • Group Project in the course at University Campus Construction Industry Barnsley. UCAS code: H190 (for full-time applications) This course will help to develop Want to know more? your skills and knowledge To find out more about this To apply for part-time study in relation to construction course please visit our website visit: and the built environment. Web: universitycampus. universitycampus.barnsley. Successful learners will achieve barnsley.ac.uk ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- a qualification nationally apply/ recognised by both the
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Student Profile
Vicki Dooley Construction and The Built Environment HNC “I am currently working full time as a Project Manager. It’s been challenging juggling a full time job, my family life and studying but it is also extremely rewarding because the skills that I am learning on this course have had a direct impact on my role at work.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 37 *is an award of the Early University of Huddersfield Years
Course length: Early Years • 3 years full-time BA (Hons)* • 4 years part-time (Course fees: £4,500 per year) Helping young people take Optional units: Entry requirements their first steps in learning and • Leadership and Management in preparing them for their first Professional Contexts 96 UCAS points from one of transitions to primary school can • Supporting Learning in Young the following: be incredibly rewarding and fun. Children • A Levels. Our full-time Early Years BA Real-world experience • A CACHE Level 3 (Hons) offers you the opportunity The Early Years BA (Hons) qualification at Grade C or to experience a range of settings, provides substantial work above. whilst our part-time course placements giving you the • Other BTEC National allows you to translate your opportunity to link theory to Diploma relevant to working professional experience into practice in settings such as with children at Merit Grade. academic achievement. children’s centres, reception Plus classes, schools, nurseries and • GCSE English Language and This can lead to teaching in a childminders. Local practitioners Maths at Grade C or above. range of education and training also contribute to the teaching • Part-time applicants must settings outside the school sector on our courses, sharing be working in an early years such as uniformed services and their practical expertise and setting. private training organisations. experience. Course units Facilities You also need: Year 1 Disclosure and Barring Service Our well-equipped contemporary Core units: teaching rooms have all the (DBS, formerly Criminal • Theories and Strategies for Records Bureau) and health facilities you need to get the Learning most out of your time at UCB clearances to enable you to • Perspectives in Learning and undertake placements in including audio visual equipment Development such as electronic whiteboards. settings with children. We • Professional Practice arrange these as part of the • Self, Society and Welfare Our graduates interview process. Please note Our recent graduates are now that there is a £60 charge for Year 2 working/studying in the following DBS clearance**. Core units: areas: • Safeguarding Children and UCAS code: 3W77 Young People • Primary or secondary school (for full-time applications) • Advanced Professional Practice teaching • Literacy and Mathematics in • Youth and community work To apply for part-time study Early Years and KS1 • Social work visit: • Senior Practitioner • Teaching/training in the universitycampus.barnsley. Lifelong Learning sector ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- Year 3 • Early Years Professional Status. apply/ Core units: • Health and Wellbeing Want to know more? • Research Methodologies To find out more about this • Major Study course please visit our website Web: universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk
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Student Profile Ashley Horton Early Years BA (Hons)
“I enjoy the fact that UCB me develop my study skills. is intimate with small I would recommend UCB to classes and you aren’t just a others looking for a small number. I receive one-to-one university experience.” support which has helped
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 39 Engineering
Course length: Engineering 2 years part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) Entry requirements This course is designed to give in 2012 and our aim is to A minimum of 60 UCAS students the skills, knowledge provide a 21st century learning points from one of the and understanding expected of environment to our students. following: a modern professional engineer. The centre offers excellent • MPP Grade in a BTEC Level Together with the key concepts facilities including engineering 3 Extended Diploma in an in mechanical and electrical/ and electrical workshops, Engineering discipline, or electronic engineering you will laboratory facilities and learning equivalent. also study the supervisory and zones containing computer • MM Grade in a BTEC Level 3 managerial aspects needed equipment and reference Diploma in an Engineering for the role of the professional materials. discipline, or equivalent. engineer, including project • DM Grade in a 90 Credit design, implementation and Our graduates Diploma in an Engineering evaluation and critical thinking This qualification, together discipline, or equivalent. skills. with work experience in the • 2 A Levels in Maths and a industry and completion of the Science subject at Grade C Course units Engineering Council Standards, or above. • Mechanical Principles and can lead to the professional Plus Applications qualification of Incorporated • GCSE Grades A* to C in • Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEng). Engineers English Language, Maths Principles have the opportunity to work and Science. Applicants • Further Mathematics for in a wide range of areas must have studied the Engineering including the power industry, higher tier paper in Maths • Management of Projects IT and medicine in a range of and Science. • Project Design, Implementation environments including offices, • A good personal reference. and Evaluation laboratories, recording studios, • Analytical Methods for hospitals, underground and at Alternatively, related work Engineers sea. experience (paid and/or • Engineering Science unpaid) and/or achievement • Electrical Power Want to know more? of a range of professional • Programme Logic Controllers To find out more about this qualifications in the work course please visit our website sector will be considered. Web: universitycampus. Facilities barnsley.ac.uk To apply for part-time study You will study in the Science, visit: Technology, Engineering and universitycampus.barnsley. Mathematics (STEM) Centre. The ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- centre became STEM assured apply/
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Student Profile Daniel Briggs Engineering HNC
“I am really enjoying the broad covering a range course and the tutors are of subjects related to absolutely brilliant. The engineering which makes course content is very it really interesting.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 41 Engineering
Course length: Engineering 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND)
Entry requirements This course is designed to give Facilities students the skills, knowledge You will study in the Science, 64 UCAS points from one of and understanding expected of Technology, Engineering and the following: • MPP Grade in a BTEC Level a modern professional engineer. Mathematics (STEM) Centre. The 3 Extended Diploma in an Together with the key concepts centre became STEM assured Engineering discipline, or in mechanical and electrical/ in 2012 and our aim is to equivalent. electronic engineering you will provide a 21st century learning • MM Grade in a BTEC Level 3 also study the supervisory and environment to our students. Diploma in an Engineering managerial aspects needed The centre offers excellent discipline, or equivalent. for the role of the professional facilities including engineering • 2 A Levels in Maths and a engineer, including project and electrical workshops, Science subject at Grade C design, implementation and laboratory facilities and learning or above. evaluation and critical thinking zones containing computer skills. You will also study project equipment and reference Plus • GCSE Grades A* to C in management. materials. English Language, Maths and Science. Applicants Course units Our graduates must have studied the • Mechanical Principles and This qualification, together higher tier paper in Maths Applications with work experience in the and Science. • Electrical and Electronic industry and completion of the • A good personal reference. Principles Engineering Council Standards, • Further Mathematics for can lead to the professional Alternatively, related work Engineering qualification of Incorporated experience (paid and/or • Management of Projects Engineer (IEng). Engineers unpaid) and/or achievement • Project Design, Implementation have the opportunity to work of a range of professional and Evaluation in a wide range of areas qualifications in the work • Analytical Methods for including the power industry, sector will be considered. Engineers IT, medicine, process control, • Engineering Science mechatronics, engineering UCAS code: H567 • Fluid Mechanics design, robotics, control systems • Engineering Thermodynamics and telecommunications in a • Electrical Power range of environments including • Digital Principles offices, laboratories, recording • Programme Logic Controllers studios, hospitals, underground All course details • Further Analytical Methods for and at sea. are correct at the Engineers time of print. Any • Modelling and Simulation for Want to know more? changes will be listed Engineers To find out more about this at universitycampus. • Control Engineering Design course please visit our website barnsley.ac.uk/ Web: universitycampus. updates barnsley.ac.uk
42 Validated by Pearson Student Profile David Buckley Engineering HND
“I am really enjoying the great, giving you the course and the support space to work on your you receive is brilliant own but they are available which makes it easier whenever you need help.” to learn. The tutors are
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 43 *Subject to validation - is an award of the Enterprise and University of Hull Entrepreneurship
Course length: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 3 years full-time BA (Hons)* Entry requirements Do you want to be your own academic and business A minimum of 60 UCAS boss, plan to work in a family management expertise to points from one of the business or hope to create a bring you a relevant teaching following: social enterprise? Maybe you experience • A Levels. are looking for a business based • Level 3 BTEC National degree that will stand out to Key aims of the course: Diploma at Merit Grade employers? If any of the above • To develop and nurture your (MPP). applies to you, then this course understanding of business • 90 Credit Diploma at could be for you. start-up Distinction, Merit Grade • To support you to leave with an (DM). This degree is for budding actual developed business entrepreneurs of all ages and • To impart experience Applicants with experience backgrounds, who want to start, and knowledge, and of business start-up and/ develop or grow a business and shared experiences from or other professional strengthen their skills alongside entrepreneurs and to ‘learn by qualifications will be their degree. doing’ including failures as well considered. as successes The course embraces the • To introduce you to areas of UCAS code: N1P8 concept of ‘Learning by doing’ innovative concepts within an whilst acquiring real knowledge interdisciplinary context and practical expertise to • To support a growing support your business start-up generation of innovative ideas, and entrepreneurs All course details and business growth aspirations. You will benefit from: • To enrich you with a range of are correct at the employability skills which can time of print. Any • Practical experience of setting be transferable to any industry, changes will be listed up and running your own employment, workplace or self- universitycampus. at company employment barnsley.ac.uk/ • Access to business updates Course units professionals and Year 1 entrepreneurs Core units: • A focus on real business • Exploring Enterprise experiences including master • Entrepreneurial Skills classes, enterprise events and • Global Enterprise Challenge visits to businesses • Developing the Entrepreneur • Teaching staff who combine
44 Validated by Pearson Year 2 Facilities Core units: Our well-equipped contemporary • Being an ‘Intrapreneur’ teaching rooms have all the • Marketing Essentials facilities you need to get the • Enterprise Portfolio most out of your time at UCB • Work-based Learning - The including audio visual equipment Enterprise Consultant such as electronic whiteboards, Year 3 studios and Mac rooms. Core units: Outcomes for graduates • Enterprise Strategy and • Further study such as going on Marketing to a postgraduate programme • Sustainable Enterprise and of study with our partners Ethics • Progression into a university • Leadership business incubator Real-world experience • Support for business start-up The Enterprise and and development through iTrust: www.iTrustbarnsley. Entrepreneurship degree co.uk will allow you to mix with entrepreneurs, mentors and Students will be made aware individuals from industry, both of these opportunities and will locally and nationally, to share be suitably prepared for options experiences and opportunities. available prior to graduation. The course will incorporate work Want to know more? based learning and a placement To find out more about this giving you the opportunity to course please visit our website develop additional skills and Web: universitycampus. network. This will mean that you barnsley.ac.uk can graduate knowing you have a wide range of employability skills suitable for a range of industries.
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 45 All course details Graphic are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. Design barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Course length: Graphic Design • 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) • 4 years part-time (Course fee: £2,995 per year) The aim of the HND in Graphic Other units you may study Entry requirements Design is to enable you to include: develop conceptual, creative and • Design Principles practical skills. The course will • Drawing Techniques and 64 UCAS points from one of encourage flexibility, knowledge Processes the following: and motivation as a basis • Typographic Ideas • Level 3 Diploma for future studies and career • Advertising Photography qualification in Graphic development in Multimedia, Design or a related subject Graphic or Web Design. Facilities (Grade MM). Our excellent facilities include • Level 3 Extended Diploma Course units dedicated workshops and qualification in Graphic The Graphic Design programme studios. We have creative studio Design or a related subject is structured around a series facilities with a host of web, (Grade MPP). of core units to establish a graphic, animation and visual • 2 A Levels at Grade C or sound working method and effects software operating above including Graphic professional practice, with a on Mac OS platforms with full Design or a related subject. focus on creative thinking and Adobe Creative Suite software. Plus problem solving skills. • Student portfolio of work at Our graduates interview Further units and assignments You can progress to a BA (Hons) • 5 GCSE Grades at A* to C embed key graphic design Degree in Graphic Design (including English Language skillsets providing the or employment in the graphic or and Maths). opportunity for students to web design industries. Mature learners may present tailor learning to their individual a more varied profile of creative needs. Want to know more? achievement that is likely To find out more about this to include extensive work Core units: course please visit our website experience. • Visual Communication in Art Web: universitycampus. and Design barnsley.ac.uk UCAS code: 6G77 • Ideas Generation and (for full-time applications) Development in Art and Design • Contextual and Cultural To apply for part-time study Referencing in Art and Design visit: • Professional Practice in Art and universitycampus.barnsley. Design ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- • Project Design, Implementation apply/ and Evaluation
46 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 47 All course details Hair and are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. Beauty barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Course length: Hair and Beauty Management 2 years part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) (Course fee: £2,995 per year)
Entry requirements The HNC course is suitable Facilities for those employed or who You will study in our specialised Entry onto the course have salon experience in the Hair and Beauty Department requires one of the Hair or Beauty industry and at Barnsley College which following: want to extend their skills and offers state-of-the-art facilities • NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing. knowledge to prepare for career comprising of: • NVQ Level 3 in Barbering. advancement. • NVQ Level 3 in Beauty • Four Beauty Salons Therapy. This programme is for students • Three Hair Salons • NVQ Level 3 in Media who are interested in achieving • A Nail Salon Make-up. a higher level qualification and • NVQ Level 3 in Nail pursuing a career within salon We also have a commercial Technology. management. salon, Images, which houses Plus self-employed professionals. • GCSE Grade C or above in Course units English Language or Level Hair and Beauty units: You will also be based at the 2 Functional Skills English • Management of Health, Safety UCB campus. Here you will Language. and Security in the Salon study the theory aspects of the • A work placement secured • Salon Management programme and can access the or industry experience. • Sales Management in the Hair learning facilities to support your • Students will be required and Beauty Sector studies. to complete a successful • Quality Management of Client interview prior to entry on Care in the Hair and Beauty Our graduates to the programme. Sector Students who successfully • Research Project complete the HNC will be To apply for this course visit: • Provide Indian Head Massage able to choose from a range universitycampus.barnsley. • Human Resource Management of opportunities including ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- • Public Relations (PR) in the Hair progression to another university apply/ and Beauty Sector course, employment or running a business. Hair units: Want to know more? • Manage the Creation of a To find out more about this Hairstyle Collection course please visit our website • Hair and Scalp Specialist Web: universitycampus. Services barnsley.ac.uk • Work-based Experience
Beauty units: • Aromatherapy for Beauty Therapy • Reflexology for Beauty Therapy
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Frances Lohan Hair and Beauty Management HNC “Being back in the classroom is something I absolutely love! “The standard of teaching is excellent. Our tutors are helpful and patient and are genuinely interested in helping you achieve the best possible results.” Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 49 Health and Social Care
COMING SOON: Professional Practice in Health and Social Care Foundation The Professional Practice in Health Degree* and Social Care Foundation Degree course will prepare you for a All course details career in health and social care or are correct at the further study on a degree course. time of print. Any changes will be listed This course is coming soon to at universitycampus. University Campus Barnsley and full barnsley.ac.uk/ details will appear on our website: updates universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk
*Subject to approval – is an award of Sheffield Hallam University
50 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 51 All course details Hospitality are correct at the time of print. Any changes will be listed at universitycampus. Management barnsley.ac.uk/ updates
Course length: Hospitality Management 2 years part-time (Course Higher National Certificate (HNC) fees: £2,995 per year) Entry requirements This programme of study will Facilities provide you with up to date You will have the opportunity to 64 UCAS points from one of knowledge, skills and techniques work in our training restaurant the following: required for a successful career and will have access to four • BTEC Level 3 Extended within the vibrant and versatile training kitchens that are Diploma in Hospitality or hospitality industry. equipped with the latest state- other related subjects with of-the-art equipment currently grades MPP. You will develop your subject being used in the catering • City and Guilds Advanced knowledge and skills within industry. Professional Cookery 7100/3 theory, practical and self-study with a Merit grade. sessions tailored to your needs. You will also have access to • NVQ Professional Cookery You will also take part in the specialist equipment including Level 3 with a Pass grade. planning and management of molecular gastronomy sets, • 2 or more A Levels at Grade live hospitality events. a dehydrator, vacuum pack C or above. machine and a water bath Course units Plus enabling you to set up a Year 1 • 5 GCSEs at Grades A* to C food and drink development Mandatory units: including English Language laboratory. • The Contemporary Hospitality or Literature and Maths or Industry equivalent Level 2 English Our graduates • Finance in the Hospitality and Maths qualifications. Graduates can go on to pursue Industry an exciting and diverse career Alternatively, relevant • Customer Service in hospitality management. vocational experience will be Career paths could include taken into consideration on Specialist units: Food and Beverage Operations application. • Contemporary Gastronomy Manager, Head Chef, Executive • Human Resource Management Chef, Development Chef, Event for Service industries Manager, Conference and To apply for this course visit: • World Food universitycampus.barnsley. Banqueting Manager or other management roles within hotels, ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- Year 2 restaurants and the licensed apply/ Mandatory units: • Research Project trade. • Rooms Division Operations Want to know more? Management To find out more about this • The Developing Manager course please visit our website • Food and Beverage Operations Web: universitycampus. Management barnsley.ac.uk Specialist units: • Marketing in Hospitality • World Food • Contemporary Gastronomy
52 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 53 Hospitality Management
Course length: Hospitality Management 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements This programme of study will • Food Safety Management provide you with up to date • Nutrition and Diet 64 UCAS points from one of knowledge, skills and techniques the following: required for a successful career Facilities • BTEC Level 3 Extended within the vibrant and versatile You will have the opportunity to Diploma in Hospitality or hospitality industry. work in our training restaurant other related subjects with and will have access to four grades MPP. You will develop your subject training kitchens that are • City and Guilds Advanced knowledge and skills within equipped with the latest state- Professional Cookery 7100/3 theory, practical and self-study of-the-art equipment currently with a Merit grade. sessions tailored to your needs. being used in the catering • NVQ Professional Cookery You will also take part in the industry. Level 3 with a Pass grade. planning and management of • 2 or more A Levels at Grade live hospitality events. You will also have access to C or above. specialist equipment including Plus Course units molecular gastronomy sets, • 5 GCSEs at Grades A* to C Year 1 a dehydrator, vacuum pack including English Language Mandatory units: machine and a water bath or Literature and Maths or • The Contemporary Hospitality enabling you to set up a equivalent Level 2 English Industry food and drink development and Maths qualifications. • Finance in the Hospitality laboratory. Industry Alternatively, relevant • Customer Service Our graduates vocational experience will be • Food and Beverage Operations Graduates can go on to pursue taken into consideration on Management an exciting and diverse career application. in hospitality management. Specialist units: Career paths could include UCAS code: 7N9C • Contemporary Gastronomy Food and Beverage Operations • Human Resource Management Manager, Head Chef, Executive for Service industries Chef, Development Chef, Event • World Food Manager, Conference and All course details Banqueting Manager or other are correct at the Year 2 management roles within hotels, time of print. Any Mandatory units: restaurants and the licensed changes will be listed • Research Project trade. at universitycampus. • Rooms Division Operations barnsley.ac.uk/ Management Want to know more? updates • The Developing Manager To find out more about this course please visit our website Specialist units: Web: universitycampus. • Marketing in Hospitality barnsley.ac.uk • Work-based Experience • Cellar and Bar Operations Management
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Lauren Venson Hospitality Management HND “Gaining experience within the industry I wish to pursue my career in is invaluable to me. I love the way the tutors treat you like professionals and prepare you for the working world. “I’m enjoying it so much that I’m looking into doing a top-up degree when I have completed my course.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 55 Learning Support * is an award of the University of Hull
Course length: Learning Support Foundation Degree* • 2 years full-time • 3 years part-time (Course This qualification is designed Diploma stage units include: fee: £3,995 per year) for learning support workers • Understanding Teaching and Entry requirements within primary and secondary Learning education, community education, • Research Methods • A relevant Level 2 further education and extended • Professional Practice qualification. school provision. • Safeguarding • GCSE English Language • Project Module Grade C or above or This is a vocational qualification • Education and Social Policy equivalent. available to those in paid or voluntary work within a suitable Facilities You must be working, paid or setting. To undertake the course Our well-equipped contemporary voluntary, at least one day you will need to have the support teaching rooms have all the per week in a relevant setting of your employer or training facilities you need to get the and role. You must have a officer, and someone who is able most out of your time at UCB letter of support from your to act as your workplace mentor. including audio visual equipment manager or headteacher such as electronic whiteboards. and agreement from a senior In each year there are four colleague or experienced modules of study, each worth Our graduates professional to be a mentor. 20 credits, making a total of Students choose this course to 12 modules. You will study in help further and enhance their Any offers made are a variety of locations, enjoying careers in learning support. conditional on the results of 30 hours of formal staff contact The course is also suitable for an enhanced Disclosure and time per module. You will also those wishing to continue their Barring Service (DBS) check enjoy flexible forms of learning studies. The programme leads from your employer being such as independent study, to a Foundation Degree in confirmed as acceptable. online study and work-based Education. From there you can Alternatively we can arrange learning. go onto further study in related a DBS check for you as part of areas, such as teaching, working the interview process. Please Course units towards HLTA status, or qualified note that there is a £60 The programme is split into teacher status (QTS), at primary charge for DBS clearance**. Certificate Stage (which is studied level subject to criteria (available in Year 1 of the full-time course at the University of Hull). or the first 18 months of the part UCAS codes: time course) and Diploma Stage Part-time study X3R2 (for full-time (which is studied in Year 2 of the The three years of part-time applications) full-time course or the second 18 study involve face-to-face classes To apply for part-time study months of the part time course). in the evening, together with more flexible forms of learning visit: Certificate stage units include: universitycampus.barnsley. such as independent study, • Study Skills for Higher online study and work-based ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- Education apply/ learning, with a focus on what • Supporting and Enhancing you do in your learning support Learning work. • Social Contexts of Learning • Digital Technologies for Want to know more? Learning To find out more about this • Managing Behaviour course please visit our website • Working with Professionals and Web: universitycampus. Families barnsley.ac.uk
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Student Profile Rebecca Olivant Learning Support Foundation Degree
“I chose to study at UCB as it is by staff and my fellow students. local and it was recommended I want to top my qualification to me by other people who have up to a full degree in Teacher studied here. The atmosphere is Training once I complete my good and I feel supported both course.”
**Correct as at March 2016 Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 57 Music, Media and Performance
COMING SOON!
University Campus Barnsley (UCB) is to introduce the following range of engaging courses which will allow you to maximise your creativity:
• Digital Media Production Foundation Degree • Games Design Foundation Degree All course details • Professional Theatre Company Practice Foundation Degree are correct at the • Professional Theatre Company Practice BA (Hons) Top Up time of print. Any changes will be listed • Music Technology and Production BA (Hons)* at universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk/ • Popular Music BA (Hons)* updates
Full details on the above courses will appear on our website: universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk
*The courses listed below the line are subject to approval and are awarded by Sheffield Hallam University
58 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 59 Public Services
Course length: Public Services 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements If you have a real passion Real-world experience 64 UCAS points from one of for Public Services and can You will have the opportunity the following: demonstrate commitment to a to gain hands-on experience • A Levels. career in the sector or to your of Public Services as well as • Level 3 Extended Diploma in own personal development this developing your knowledge and Public Services or a related could be the course for you. skills in real-life settings. There subject area at grade MPP. are also opportunities to engage • A combination of A Levels This HND includes elements of with a range of Public Services, and Level 3 vocational criminology, the law and the projects and community qualifications in Public legal system, sociology and the initiatives both internally and Services or a related psychology of criminal behaviour with external agencies. subject. as well as community safety and • Alternatively, applications development, finance and the Facilities will be considered where government. Our well-equipped, experience of Public contemporary teaching rooms Services or related fields Course units have all the facilities you need can be evidenced. • Emergency Planning and the to get the most out of your Plus Public Services time at UCB. Our class sizes are • Ideally candidates would • Fair Treatment in Public smaller and we pride ourselves have English and Maths Services on providing a very personalised qualifications at Level 2 or • Government, Decision-making and supportive student above. We provide potential and the Public Services experience. opportunities for those • Organisations and Behaviour students without these • Psychology of Human and Our graduates qualifications to study if Criminal Behaviour Graduates can progress to they wish. • Small-scale Research Projects Public Service related degrees in Public Services or employment. The skills Alternatively, mature learners • Sociological Aspects of the developed through the course may present a more varied Public Services in Contemporary are transferable into a range of profile of achievement that Society employment sectors including is likely to include extensive • Managing Public Sector Finance the diverse world of Public work experience. • The Global Environment Services. As your programme will • Aspects of Criminal Law for involve you working with Public Services Want to know more? young people and vulnerable • Public Service Outdoor Skills To find out more about this adults, you may be required • Personal and Professional course please visit our website to undertake a satisfactory Development Web: universitycampus. Disclosure and Barring Service • Research Project barnsley.ac.uk (DBS) check. Please note that • Substance Misuse, Culture and there is a £60 charge for DBS Crime clearance*.
UCAS code: 2A4F
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Student Profile Kirby Robson Public Services HND “The most enjoyable thing about such as sociology. I feel welcome my course is that it is really in- at UCB and can get on with the depth. There are a lot of areas staff. The facilities are good and you wouldn’t think are relevant I also have access to additional but you find they actually are, facilities at Barnsley College.”
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Course length: Sport (Coaching and Sports Development) 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements If you have a real passion for have supported the Sports sports coaching, leadership or Performance Academies and 64 UCAS points from one of development and are looking Sports Development team the following: to turn this commitment into a with functions such as event • A Levels. career this could be the course planning and management, and • Level 3 Extended Diploma for you. performance analysis. in Sport or a related subject Facilities area at grade MPP. Our timetable is structured in You will study at our town centre • A combination of A Levels a way that is student-focused campus and our outstanding and Level 3 vocational allowing time to gain work purpose-built Sports Academy qualifications in Sport or a experience, paid employment where you can access a range of related subject. and to complete higher level specialised and general sporting • Alternatively, applications study. will be considered where and health related facilities. Our experience of sport, Course units class sizes are smaller and we health, exercise, coaching • Principles of Coaching Sport pride ourselves on providing a or related fields can be • The Evolution of Sports very personalised and supportive evidenced. Development student experience. Plus • The Sport and Leisure Industry Our graduates • Ideally candidates would • Sport and Exercise Psychology Graduates can go on to pursue have English and Maths • Personal and Professional careers in the sports industry qualifications at Level 2 or Development or to complete a degree in a above. We provide potential • Skill Acquisition in Sport sports-related subject. The skills opportunities for those • Sports Coaching developed through the course students without these • Physical Education are transferable to a range of qualifications to study if • Research Methods for Sport and employment sectors including they wish. Exercise Science the diverse world of sport, leisure • Research Project and recreation. Alternatively, mature learners • Managing Sports Development may present a more varied • Training and Fitness for Sport Our partners profile of achievement that and Exercise We have established strong is likely to include extensive • Field-based Fitness Testing local and regional partnerships work experience. • Analysis of Sports Performance that complement our HE study As your programme will • Applied Psychology programmes and enrich the involve you working with • Work Experience student experience. Students place great value on the young people and vulnerable Real-world experience adults, you may be required opportunities of working with key As part of the course you will agencies and partners including to undertake a satisfactory undertake a range of work Disclosure and Barring Service Sport England, Disability Sports placements and real-life Federation, South Yorkshire Sport, (DBS) check. Please note that experiences which are designed there is a £60 charge for DBS Team Activ and a range of local to help you develop essential schools and clubs. clearance*. and transferable skills. There will also be opportunities to Want to know more? UCAS code: CL64 engage in live coaching and To find out more about this development projects and course please visit our website initiatives both internally and Web: universitycampus. externally. Previously, students barnsley.ac.uk
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Student Profile Matty Rodgers Sport (Coaching and Sports Development) HND
“I studied Sport at college but coming to UCB to learn with a worked in engineering before good group of students who I returning to learning. I look get on well with. I receive a lot forward to coming to UCB and of support from tutors and there feel like I am finally doing is always someone available if I something I want to do. I enjoy need help.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 63 Teacher Training
Course length: In-Service Certificate in Education/PGCE • 1 year full-time (Pre-service only) • 2 years part-time (Course fee: (Lifelong Learning)* £2,995 per year) Entry requirements You should normally be in paid education, training and skills, employment, as a teacher or and to creatively explore the Certificate in Education: trainer for a minimum of 50 professional opportunities open A minimum of a Level 3 (NVQ) hours per year at a recognised to you. qualification in the subject area training or educational that you teach. If you have a establishment. All subject A satisfactory interview and basic teaching qualification specialisms will be considered. a reference are needed plus (such as PTLLS or CTLLS) or Disclosure and Barring Service have substantial knowledge Voluntary teaching/training (DBS) and health checks. Please and experience of teaching you may be acceptable in certain note that there is a charge for may be able to make a claim for DBS clearance and health checks Accreditation of Prior Learning. circumstances. You are required to identify a work-based mentor which is £70. If the health check Postgraduate Certificate who can support you in your needs a follow up report, the £55 in Education: UK degree or cost is payable by the student**. equivalent and relevant work subject specialism. experience in the subject Want to know more? specialism. 60 credits are at If you are currently teaching To find out more about this Master’s level. young people or adults, our course please visit our website Professional Graduate in-service courses help you to Web: universitycampus. Certificate in Education: UK develop your teaching skills, barnsley.ac.uk degree or equivalent and reflect on current ideas about relevant work experience in subject specialism. Postgraduate Diploma in Pre-Service Certificate in Education/PGCE Education (Advanced PGCE (Lifelong Learning)* in Lifelong Learning): UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent and relevant No teaching experience A satisfactory interview and work experience in the subject is needed. The course is two references are needed plus specialism. All 120 credits are at particularly suitable if you have Disclosure and Barring Service Master’s level. work experience in your subject (DBS) and health checks. Please All our teacher training courses specialist area. All subject note that there is a charge for are blended learning delivery so specialisms will be considered. DBS clearance and health checks students will need to have good which is £70. If the health check ICT skills. On our pre-service courses, needs a follow up report, the £55 as well as studying, you will cost is payable by the student**. learn the practical skills of Apply: Want to know more? • Cert Ed through UCAS: Institution teaching through a placement code: H60, Course code: X190, in an appropriate educational To find out more about this Campus Code: X institution for at least two days course please visit our website • PGCE through UCAS Teacher Training Web: universitycampus. (UTT): Institution code: H60, Course per week and will complete a code: X371, Campus Code: X minimum of 100 hours teaching barnsley.ac.uk • For part-time apply direct at practice. http://halo.hud.ac.uk/applicationform *is an award of the University of Huddersfield
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All our Teacher Training courses provide you with the knowledge and understanding needed to appreciate the application of your skills in the Lifelong Learning sector and the ability to identify your ongoing need for continuous professional development. Course units you with the opportunity to gain Our graduates • Teaching, Learning and Qualified Teacher Learning and Our graduates have gone on Assessment Skills (QTLS) status. to work as Further and Higher • Personal and Professional Education lecturers. Others have Development Facilities taken the opportunity to engage • Curriculum and Professionalism Our well-equipped contemporary in further studies. • Teaching a Subject Specialism teaching rooms have all the facilities you need to get the Want to know more? Real-world experience most out of your time at UCB. To find out more about this Our Lifelong Learning Courses course please visit our website are Ofsted inspected and provide Web: universitycampus. barnsley.ac.uk
Student Profile Jack Lodge Certificate in Education (In-Service)
“UCB is allowing me to gain a “The skills I’m learning are qualification cost-effectively invaluable. Once I have whilst being able to run my completed my course I aim own business. to train people to work in my salon.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 65 September Travel and or February start Tourism Management available
Course length: Travel and Tourism Management 2 years part-time (Course fee: Higher National Certificate (HNC) £2,995 per year) Entry requirements The world of travel and tourism Facilities is a dynamic and challenging Our well-equipped contemporary A minimum of 60 UCAS industry to work in and offers teaching rooms have all the points from one of the a wide variety of employment facilities you need to get the following: opportunities at both supervisory most out of your time at UCB. • BTEC Level 3 Extended and managerial level in sectors Diploma in Travel and associated with transport, Our graduates Tourism at Grade MPP. tour operations and visitor Following successful completion • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in attractions. of this course you can progress Travel and Tourism at Grade on to a Travel and Tourism MM. This course consists of 120 Management Level 5 Higher • BTEC Level 3 90-Credit credits and caters for students National Diploma (HND) Diploma in Travel and who are interested in achieving course or go into a travel and Tourism at Grade DM. a Higher Education qualification tourism related profession. • A/AS Level profile including and pursuing a career in the This qualification may also relevant subjects. travel and tourism sector. enable you to progress to the • Another related Level 3 second year of a degree course qualification. Course units dependent on the entry policy of Plus Mandatory core units: the institution you are applying • GCSE Grades A* to C • The Travel and Tourism Sector to and the programme that you including English Language • Finance and Funding in the are considering. and Maths or Functional Travel and Tourism Sector Skills Level 2 in English and Want to know more? Maths. Specialist units: To find out more about this • A good personal reference • Visitor Attraction Management course please visit our website will be required. • Marketing in Travel and Tourism Web: universitycampus. • Business Events Management barnsley.ac.uk A minimum of one year • Contemporary Issues in Travel related work experience and Tourism (paid and/or unpaid) and/or • Personal and Professional achievement of a range of Development professional qualifications in • Resort Management the work sector will also be All course details considered. are correct at the time of print. Any To apply for this course changes will be listed visit: at universitycampus. universitycampus.barnsley. barnsley.ac.uk/ ac.uk/study-at-ucb/how-to- updates apply/
66 Validated by Pearson Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 67 September Travel and or February start Tourism Management available
Course length: Travel and Tourism Management 2 years full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry requirements The world of travel and tourism Specialist units: A minimum of 60 UCAS is a dynamic and challenging • Special Interest Tourism points from one of the industry to work in and offers • Resort Management following: a wide variety of employment • Public Relations and • BTEC Level 3 Extended opportunities at both supervisory Promotions in Travel and Diploma in Travel and and managerial level in sectors Tourism Tourism at Grade MPP. associated with transport, • Visitor Attraction Management • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in tour operations and visitor • Personal and Professional Travel and Tourism at Grade attractions. Development MM. • Office Solutions Development • BTEC Level 3 90-Credit This course consists of 240 (Level • Work Based Experience Diploma in Travel and 4 and Level 5 combined) credits • Tourist Destinations Tourism at Grade DM. and caters for students who are • A/AS Level profile including interested in achieving a Higher Facilities relevant subjects. Education qualification and Our well-equipped contemporary • Another related Level 3 pursuing a career in the travel teaching rooms have all the qualification. and tourism sector facilities you need to get the most out of your time at UCB. Plus Course units • GCSE Grades A* to C Mandatory core units: Our graduates including English Language • The Travel and Tourism Sector This qualification may enable and Maths or Functional • Finance and Funding in the you to progress to a top up Skills Level 2 in English and Travel and Tourism Sector degree in a related subject area, Maths. • The Developing Manager undertake an Apprenticeship or • A good personal reference • Research Project seek employment in the Travel will be required. • Marketing in Travel and Tourism and Tourism profession. A minimum of one year • Contemporary Issues in Travel related work experience and Tourism Want to know more? (paid and/or unpaid) and/or • Sustainable Tourism To find out more about this achievement of a range of Development course please visit our website professional qualifications in • Legislation in the Travel and Web: universitycampus. the work sector will also be Tourism Sector barnsley.ac.uk considered.
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68 Validated by Pearson Student Profile Marcus Simmons Travel and Tourism Management HND
“I travelled from Bermuda to study at a small Higher to study at UCB and the Education establishment. international department The tutors are very gave me a great deal of help supportive and make when I moved to the UK. themselves available to talk UCB is perfect if you want to students.”
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 69 Facilities and support
To make your time with us the best it can be we referencing and assignment writing skills. You can have a range of facilities and support services to drop-in for a one-off session or make an advance assist you in your studies. booking.
Library and Computing Centre For more information Our fully equipped Library and Computing Centre is [email protected] or call located on the ground floor and houses thousands in and see the team at the Library and of books and journals. It is designed to help Computing Centre. you get the most out of your subject. Alongside the books, you’ll find computers with specialist Student Services software, quiet study areas and lots of support Whether you need advice about accommodation, and advice from our Librarian and Assistants. finances or careers, our Student Services team can help. Friendly staff are there to help you with We also have breakout areas complete with Macs all aspects of campus life. and printers. We also offer advice on health and wellbeing Study support and you can see an advisor in a one-to-one Our study skills team can help you with research, appointment or attend a drop-in session. time-management, revision techniques,
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Disability and Dyslexia Service practical support you may need. We offer a range of support and flexible study • Advice on disability issues such as campus strategies to any student who has a disability, access or assistive software. a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or • Arranging your essential support workers such dyspraxia, or a chronic health condition, including as a dyslexia tutor, a study mentor or a British any mental health issue such as depression or Sign Language Interpreter. anxiety. • Flexible exam arrangements.
We want to work with you as soon as possible, What happens when you apply? even before you start at University Campus If you identify a disability or any long term Barnsley, to support your transition and to identify diagnosis on your UCAS application we will send what you require to enable you to fully engage you an information pack and registration form for with your course and to get the most out of your our service. Once you return that to us, together studies. with your evidence of disability, you will be offered
an appointment with the Disability Adviser to Our staff will work with you on a confidential basis explore what you might need for the course and, to explore what you need throughout your course in most cases, to begin the process of completing in order to achieve your full academic potential, your DSA funding application. without this being compromised by your health or disability. This is a confidential, informal meeting which
gives you the chance to tell us how you feel Our service can offer you the following: your disability, health issue or specific learning • Dyslexia screening and full diagnostic difficulty might impact upon your studies. The assessments. sooner we make contact with you the better so • Advice and assistance with applying for Disabled that, where possible, your support strategies can Students’ Allowances (DSA) and arranging a be agreed before you start your course. Study Needs Assessment. • Advice to your academic team on adjustments For more information please contact us on that you may need. +44 (0)1226 216 782 • Liaison with central services including extended [email protected] library loans. • Liaison with external agencies to coordinate the
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 71 Students’ Union Barnsley
The Students’ Union (SU) is here to represent, future career. You’ll learn time management, support and advise you on all aspects of organisation skills, how to work in a team and campus life, ensuring you have the best gain confidence in dealing with a variety of possible experience during your time at UCB. different people and situations.
When you enrol you will automatically become There are lots of volunteering opportunities a member of the SU which is led by a group of available in the SU and a chance to be part of students - the Students’ Union Committee - who the student council or a course representative, are elected by you and supported by our Students’ as well as the elected positions of President, Union staff. Vice-President, Student Voice and Representation Officer, Communications Officer, Welfare Officer The SU Committee works in partnership with UCB and Liberation Officers. to represent student views through our Student Voice system, organise fundraising events and See more at: awareness campaigns and participate in events /BarnsleySU and volunteering. @Barnsley_SU @studentsunionbarnsley Being a part of the SU will give you some great skills that will help you in your studies and in your
THE SU MISSION To work democratically so that students have an equal say in decisions that affect their time at UCB and to advocate on behalf of those students to represent their interests and views and promote and protect their welfare. To organise and encourage students to participate in events and fundraising by offering equal opportunities for all and engaging students in a fun and inclusive way.
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There is a variety of accommodation Landlords advertise at: available in and around the town barnsley.studentpad.co.uk/ centre, from terraced houses to accommodation apartments, so it won’t be hard to You can also register to receive details of new properties as they become available. find a place to live.
Whilst UCB endeavours to provide students with information regarding accommodation in Barnsley, this is not a recommendation of the properties or landlords advertised. UCB has no contractual or other relationship with private accommodation providers and cannot influence the standard of properties or the terms on which it is let. Students should read contracts carefully and, if necessary, take independent legal advice before entering into any agreement.
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 73 International students www.barnsley.ac.uk/international
University Campus Barnsley has a diverse Our mentoring scheme matches current UK and international community and welcomes the new international students and is a helpful and cultural and social difference our international friendly way to integrate yourself into University students bring to campus life. Campus Barnsley life.
The International Student Advice Team We encourage all students to get involved with The team exists to enable you to make the most activities outside of the academic environment, of your time here at Barnsley. We are happy to whether that be joining a sports team, cultural answer any questions you may have concerning society or participating in community life as a our courses and entry requirements. volunteer. Getting involved gives you the chance to meet new friends, develop new skills, improve Before you leave your country, we will your English, learn about different cultures and, communicate with you regularly and provide you ultimately, enhance your employability within a with essential information to help you with your global career market. application, support your visa application, and help to make your journey to us a safe and smooth one. Tuition fees and living expenses International student fees for HNC/Ds are We run a transport service from both Manchester £10,500 per annum* and undergraduate degree Airport and Heathrow Airport at the start of each courses are £12,000 per annum*. We also academic year. This service is paid for by students offer scholarships for students based on their separately to any other costs. The cost for this academic grades and IELTS score. Further fee and service is a maximum of £70 from Manchester scholarship information for international students, Airport and a maximum of £225 from Heathrow together with a host of other information, is Airport**. We organise a welcome programme of available at international.barnsley.ac.uk/ events that includes information sessions, social ukstudy/study/fees/ events and tours of the campus, town and region.
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Living in Barnsley your final certificates, transcripts or references Barnsley is a great place to shop and has one of before you apply. the most famous markets in the UK, with fresh We do ask you to check the entry requirements for produce and a wide range of other products your country before you apply. If, however, your available at very competitive prices. Work country is not listed on our website, please contact has begun on the new town centre market the International Team for advice and guidance. development due for completion in 2016/17. English language You are required by UK Visa and Immigration You must have a good level of English proficiency (UKVI) to have a minimum of £11,165* in your so that you can follow your chosen course. personal bank account on entry into the UK to cover yearly personal and accommodation A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is expenses, excluding fees, international flights and required for our HNC/D programmes, and a score the summer vacation. Any person with an account of IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all elements) for our balance below this amount is likely to be refused degree programmes*. entry into the UK. We offer a range of English language preparation International applications courses to help you reach the required level of University Campus Barnsley has a Tier 4 Sponsor English for your course. Status from UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) and we receive many applications. Although most Further information for international students: courses do not have a deadline for application, we [email protected] recommend that you apply as early as possible, +44 (0)1226 216 708 as some courses do fill up and we may close www.facebook.com/BarnsleyGlobal applications early. It is not necessary to wait for international.barnsley.ac.uk/ukstudy/
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 75 Enterprise
The award winning Enterprise My Markets This is an opportunity for students, staff and department has a number of departments to have access to a potential innovative programmes, initiatives customer base of thousands. If you have a and projects on offer for students to product that you already produce and sell, or a product you would like to test trade, then My get involved in which include: Markets will give you the chance to trade, and an opportunity to make extra income or raise Employability programme money for charity. Held termly across University An employability programme which covers a Campus Barnsley and Barnsley College sites, My range of information, tips, guidance and practice. Markets is an excellent way of developing your Topics covered are: CV writing, interviews, entrepreneurial skills. networking and commercial awareness, and team and leadership skills. These sessions include BCEF Opportunities Fund – sponsored by ASOS involvement from industry experts and employers This funding pot can be accessed by UCB providing you with practical and current know- students who wish to carry out exceptional work how for increasing your chances of gaining experience or employability experiences. Previous employment whilst studying or after your course. students have undertaken work experience placements in other countries, including Canada and Australia.
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iTrust An exciting joint venture with local newspaper the Barnsley Chronicle to support individuals in setting up businesses. iTrust offers grant funding and access to information and guidance, as well as local industry mentors. This year, we have support from online clothing retailer ASOS, which is part-funding some of the grants and providing mentor support. So far, iTrust has had a number of successful start-up businesses in the creative, media and service sectors including photographers, accessory designers and media specialists.
For more information on how the Enterprise team could help you build skills and realise your potential, contact us on: +44 (0)1226 216 840 or [email protected]
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 77 Feel at home in Barnsley
Barnsley is a great place to live and study with Sam Lakeman in concert and comedy from Craig lots going on. It’s friendly, easy on the pocket Campbell. and if you want to venture out of the town, you’re on the doorstep of many other exciting The Cooper Gallery displays work by local artists places. Close to Sheffield and Leeds, Barnsley and designers as well as exhibitions featuring is also within easy reach of the most beautiful renowned artists such as JMW Turner, Paul Nash, countryside in the UK. Henry Moore and John Atkinson Grimshaw. The £600,000 transformation of the gallery is almost Arts and culture complete and the gallery is home to a tasty coffee Barnsley has a vibrant arts and culture scene with shop too! Barnsley’s theatres, The Lamproom, something for everyone. Academy Theatre and the Electric Theatre, show both amateur and professional performances Experience Barnsley throughout the year. Museum and Discovery As if that wasn’t enough, the Yorkshire Sculpture Centre brings the Park is nearby and features work from a variety of history of the town artists in both indoor and outdoor settings. to life through photography, films Entertainment and centuries-old There are many bars, pubs and restaurants to artefacts. Entry to enjoy during your time here whether you fancy the museum is free a quick snack from Subway, a pub meal at and it’s well worth Wetherspoon’s or a slice of homemade cake in a visit for a fun and the Victorian Tea Rooms. You don’t have to go far interesting day out. to get great food and drink either as UCB also has its own café, Café Zest, which serves a range of The Civic provides access to drama, comedy, hot and cold refreshments. art, music and family entertainment in stunning The music scene is pretty good too with lots of surroundings. Recent events include a production gigs taking place and festivals such as Live in of MacBeth (Out of Chaos), Kathryn Roberts and
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Barnsley Town Hall fountains by night
Barnsley, a free indoor music festival. There’s which has outstanding facilities including a fully- also the award-winning Tramlines festival which equipped gym, exercise and takes place in the summer in nearby Sheffield. spinning studios, fitness testing equipment and For classical music in the town, look no further a sports hall. than events from Ensemble 360, a collection of There’s also bowling, musicians from across the globe who perform at swimming and a events in the town. gym just a short walk from the Nearby Cannon Hall Farm and Museum plays town centre at the host to the Underneath the Stars annual Metrodome Leisure weekend music festival featuring folk singer Kate Complex to keep you fit Rusby who is a former Barnsley College student. during your time here.
For bigger music events the Motorpoint Arena Barnsley FC may be familiar too. The club’s in Sheffield is just a 20-minute drive away where ground, Oakwell, is less than a mile from the recent shows include Dynamo, Ellie Goulding and town centre. the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. Shopping If it’s a film you’re after, Barnsley’s independent There are plenty of shops in Barnsley town centre, Parkway Cinema has the latest releases or it’s a from Topman to Boots, New Look to WHSmith, short train ride to Meadowhall where you’ll find and Primark to Next, as well as a range of boutique shops and a large and bustling market. a Vue Cinema. Meadowhall Shopping Centre is also nearby; you Sports can get there in just 15 minutes on the train. Sports are widely enjoyed in Barnsley with a number of leisure centres offering student To find out more about the town go to discounts on membership fees. UCB students Web: www.visit-barnsley.com can also access the Honeywell Sports Village
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 79 UCB Graduation 2015
Barnsley Metrodome
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Experience Barnsley Museum
Barnsley Town Hall and The Crossing (Vertical) sculpture
Your guide to University Campus Barnsley 81 Important information
Equal opportunities At UCB we recognise and celebrate diversity and strive for equality of opportunity regardless of age, gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, family responsibility, trade union activity, political or religious belief.
Course information This guide was produced in March 2016. Any subsequent changes to the information in this guide will be published on the updates page on our website at: universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk/updates
Data protection UCB holds personal data on all applicants and enrolled students. All such data is kept and processed in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.
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Wigfield Farm M1 KEY Worsbrough Junction 37 3 Miles UCB study sites
Police HQ
Barnsley Magistrates Sixth Form Courts College
Town Hall University Campus Barnsley
Barnsley College Old Mill Lane Site Construction Centre CUBE
Electric Think Low Carbon Centre Theatre Honeywell Sports Campus
STEM Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Automotive Technologies Barnsley Interchange
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Our campus is just a few minutes’ walk from the transport interchange which offers great links to many other towns and cities.
By train we are: • 25 minutes from Sheffield • 40 minutes from Leeds • 1 hour from Huddersfield • 1 hour 30 minutes from Manchester • 2 hours 20 minutes from Newcastle • 3 hours from London • 4 hours from Edinburgh Edinburgh
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