City of Bristol College | Higher Education Prospectus
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Reach Cityhigher of Bristol College | Higher Education Prospectus | 2020/2021 Higher Education Prospectus - Contents cityofbristol.ac.uk 2 Contents Welcome to our University Centre 4 Be unique, do it your way 5 Big up Bristol 9 Student life 12 Qualifications explained 13 University partners 15 Industry partnerships 19 Our awarding organisations 20 A great location to learn 22 Advanced Engineering Centre 23 Ashley Down Centre 25 College Green Centre 27 South Bristol Skills Academy 29 Construction Skills Centre 31 Our courses 33 Business 35 Computing 45 Construction 49 Creative Arts & Media 53 Education & Training 59 Engineering & Manufacturing 65 Health & Social Care 71 City of Bristol College undertakes to provide the education and support services detailed within the brochure. It does not Access to HE courses guarantee the provision of such services, since circumstances beyond the control of the College may affect its ability to do so. 79 The information given was correct at the time of going to print but may suffer amendment from time to time without prior notice, in relation to both individual course fees and the facilities and services from or provided by the College. Higher Apprenticeships, A minimum enrolment total is required for the opening of any class. The College reserves the right to cancel or change a class, Professional Courses and Apprenticeships 80 course or programme if there is a significant reduction in attendance, or where the minimum enrolment total is not achieved, or due to changes beyond our control. How to apply 81 We’re committed to providing high quality services for everyone. If you’re unhappy with the standard of service that you have received from us and wish to make a formalised complaint, our complaints process will allow you to feedback your comments. Your study centres 83 Please visit www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/about-us/college-policies/complaints-procedure. Your fees and funding Terms and conditions of course cancellations and fee payments are outlined in the college fees policy 84 www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/about-us/college-policies/fees-policy. Where to find us 85 3 Higher Education Prospectus - Welcome to our University Centre cityofbristol.ac.uk 4 It’s time to consider a university level I loved doing my programme with course - it has been fantastic! It has City of Bristol College cemented everything We offer something distinct and different to studying at a I have been working big university. Our class sizes are smaller, enabling us to offer towards over the past individual support tailored to your needs, and we are very few years. experienced in supporting students who are balancing work and study, or who have family or care responsibilities. Romy, FdA Creative Our higher education provision student looking for a change or Arts Therapies Studies is rated Silver in the Teaching advancement in your career - Excellence Framework. Our come and talk to one of our teaching staff are both experienced specialist staff. They will give you academics and industry all the guidance you need to be professionals, giving you access able to make an informed decision. to the most contemporary links between theory and practice. I look forward to welcoming you to the University Centre at City of Many of our courses are offered in Bristol College. partnership with local universities such as the University of the West of England, Bath Spa University and the University of Plymouth. Andy Forbes We also have a wide variety of Principal and Chief Executive professional courses accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and many more. So, no matter what your reasons for studying higher education - whether you are 18 and looking for the whole university experience on your doorstep, or a mature 5 Higher Education Prospectus - Be unique, do it your way cityofbristol.ac.uk 6 Be unique, We’re Silver a change, an 18 year old or do it your way We have been rated silver a mature student, we offer a Why #ReachHigher at City of Bristol College? in the Teaching Excellence course to suit anyone’s needs. Framework by the Higher Education Funding Council for Safe and secure England in June 2017. Our courses are validated by highly regarded universities from across the South West, such as the University of the Excellent standards West of England, Bath Spa We have been awarded the University and the University UK Quality Assured mark of Plymouth. by the Quality Assurance Agency to reflect the excellent Smaller class sizes standards of our higher Our smaller class sizes aims education courses. to maximise your opportunity for learning with our teachers Specialist in the field aiming to get to know the The college’s teachers are students as individuals. experts in their field and have wide ranging and current Supportive and caring industry experience. They will You come first. We have a provide you with ongoing dedicated student welfare support during your time at support team who are the college to ensure you available to listen, support, reach your full potential. advise and point you in the right general direction. Reaching higher In the latest National Wide range of courses Student Survey, 84% of our We offer courses which will students agree their course give you all the skills and had provided them with knowledge you need to enter opportunities to apply into your dream career. what they had learned – With options for full and this is above the 80% part-time courses, there national average. is something which can fit around your schedules and We are for everyone other commitments. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for 7 Higher Education Prospectus - Be unique, do it your way cityofbristol.ac.uk 8 More for your money We’re employer-focused Our college offers affordable We are committed to your tuition fees to make sure journey and career, that is why our courses are open and we pride ourselves on our accessible to more people. excellent links with employers You won’t be priced out of the such as St Monica Trust, Avon market by extortionate costs and Somerset Constabulary and we offer special bursaries and DAF Trucks UK which help for some pre-existing students. bridge the gap between skills and jobs. Take your pick With four learning centres Bristol is the best across Bristol and South One of Britain’s best cities is Gloucestershire, you could be big enough to be exciting but My tutor supported right in the hub of the bustling small enough to not get lost. everyone on the city at College Green, close to With fantastic travel links by course a tremendous the infamous Gloucester Road road, train, bus and bike to at our Ashley Down Centre, the other side of the city and amount, which made in the heart of south Bristol’s into the countryside, you will all the difference to buzzing Hengrove Park at our never be short of things to do. our learning. award-winning eco-friendly With some of the finest bars, South Bristol Skills Academy or restaurants, museums, theatres experiencing the bright lights and music venues in the Katie, HNC Construction of the latest technology at our country – get a taste of what & The Built Environment Advanced Engineering Centre. the West Country has to offer. (Civil Engineering) 9 Higher Education Prospectus - Big up Bristol cityofbristol.ac.uk 10 The grass really is greener Travelling to our four centres Chosen as the European is easy, with public transport, Green Capital for 2015, Bristol free parking at two of our stood out as the clear winner centres – the AEC and Ashley Big up Bristol thanks to its commitment to Down – and paid-for parking Bristol has a lot to offer. Bright lights and late nights environmental improvement facilities at College Green at are surrounded by green hills, rolling rivers and and sustainable development. SBSA. If you prefer to travel to It is now seen as a source of college on two wheels, each of beautiful countryside. It’s a cultural centre in its inspiration for other European our campuses has bike storage own right, and also somehow close to everywhere – cities to promote best outside the front door. from London to Land’s End, you’re never that far environmental practices. away in Bristol. A city which celebrates Best buy! Bristol’s calendar is full of From the wonderful festivals and events all year Voted for by the people A wealth of employers independent shops of round for even rainy days. In 2017, Bristol was crowned Bristol is a hub for major Gloucester Road to the With food festivals galore the best place to live in the industries such as engineering, exclusive boutiques of Clifton, along the riverside, the UK by the Sunday Times and health, creative and digital. there are a number of local famous Bristol Balloon Fiesta, has now topped the list for There are plenty of career and chain businesses to get Bristol Pride which takes over the happiest city in Britain in opportunities with employers your school supplies or trendy and covers the town centre 2019. Described as ‘a small such as Rolls Royce, NHS, outfit from. Take a shopping in vibrant colour and the city which feels like a big city’ Brunelcare, St Monica trip the Cabot Circus or The cultural celebration of St Paul’s it was praised for being Trust, Avon and Somerset Galleries as well as wandering Carnival. ‘handily placed for seaside Constabulary, Channel 4 Hub, through to Bristol Shopping and scenery’. ITV West Country Bristol 247 Quarter in the city centre.