Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Welcome Contents

What is it like to Study at Stockport This 2013 Higher Education prospectus provides 4 58 Computing details of the Undergraduate and Access to Higher College? Benefits of studying Higher Education Education courses available at Stockport College 10 62 Construction for entry in September 2013. at Stockport College You will also find information about the College’s 12 Money Matters 76 Engineering resources and activities, including Open Evenings, and general information about Stockport and the 16 Fantastic Support 92 Forensic Science surrounding area.

18 Awards Celebration 96 Healthcare Sciences If you would like more information on any of the courses described in the prospectus or want to order a copy of Stockport College’s ‘The Graduate’ Health & Social Care, magazine, please contact the Course Enquiries Team on 0300 300 0090 20 Going green... 100 or by email at [email protected] Social Work If you would like further information regarding any financial issues, you will find useful links in this prospectus or you can contact the College directly. 22 Access to Higher Education 110 Teaching You can also find information online at www.stockport.ac.uk All information in this publication is correct at the time of going to press. 26 The School of Arts, Design and Media 114 How to Get Here It is issued for the general guidance of students thinking of applying to Stockport College. The College reserves the right to withdraw or make amendments to the courses if necessary. 46 Childhood Studies

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2 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 3 What is it like to Study at Stockport College?

HE Experience Many courses are available part-time All the degrees and foundation degrees allowing you to build your study into a offered at Stockport College are validated busy life. by world-class local universities. Having the College nearby is like having four A core part of the College’s approach universities on your doorstep, and the to learners can be seen through the experience you will get is definitely unique. application of the College’s values and in particular the importance of placing The aim of Stockport College is to provide students at the heart of what the College students with an equivalent HE experience does. In addition to having a duty of to that found in a university setting. care the College has a culture and value Typically, group sizes are smaller, enabling system that stresses the importance of tutors to build relationships with students customer service. and to offer more support or to direct learners to the various support systems HE Environment available in the College. Courses start The College has developed a separate earlier in the year than typical University HE environment in terms of buildings programmes and students generally and learning environments (including receive more hours teaching per week. virtual learning environments). A high While this provides a very supportive proportion of HE is delivered in the environment, the College is aware of University Centre enabling students the need to progressively reduce the on Social Work, Education, Early dependence on tutors that many learners Years, Business, Engineering, Forensic have in their first year, with programmes Science and Computing courses to designed to build independent learning interact naturally. A newly established skills and increase progressively student laboratory / test rig area for engineering autonomy over your time at the College. and construction students has been completed in the Joan Bakewell Building. The teaching staff are highly qualified, The HE Common Room is a facility which very professional, and here to help you combines a social area and a working to succeed. The support services are space, providing a useful area for HE excellent and facilities are the very best. students.

4 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 5 A major part of the College’s property at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance , so strategy is to continue to develop the please take some time to see what we University Centre, possibly in another can offer. If you want to see what others location on the Town Centre Campus. have said about us take a look at The designated Centre will be for the http://unistats.direct.gov.uk or view reports delivery of a higher proportion of HE, of our HE Quality Assurance Agency with specialist HE areas requiring specific inspections on http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ resources shared with other provision reviews/reports/instIndex.asp located elsewhere. This strategy is designed to ensure that students who Student Feedback may have progressed from FE in the The National Student Survey (NSS) 2011 College enjoy a different experience when is an annual census of students in the final they progress to HE. year of a course leading to undergraduate credits or qualifications. Conducted by top Employability Skills market research company Ipsos MORI, Stockport College programmes have it gives students the chance to give their a strong vocational or professional opinions on what they liked about their time emphasis where your experience is at their institution, as well as things they valued, and because we keep our class feel could have been improved. The results sizes smaller than most universities, your provide colleges and universities with an voice will be heard. We know you are important benchmark on their comparative ambitious so you will be pleased to know performance, and give them an indication we have strong links with local employers. of areas in which management need to This means our courses are up to date fine-tune their own work. In virtually all with industry and give you the skills and categories, Stockport College scored knowledge you will need in the workplace above the national average for universities or if you go on to further study. in the NSS, giving the College an overall 87% student satisfaction rating, compared Course Costs with the national total of 83%. You will be aware that the Government has changed the way Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency is being funded but we are confident Feedback that studying a university-level course Stockport College has been recognised at Stockport College is a good move as a model of good practice for the quality financially. If you enrol in 2013 you will not of higher education and teaching it offers have to pay a penny for your full-time or in its IQER report published May 2012. part-time degree programmes until your The IQER is a rigorous examination of course has finished and even then only the standards achieved in the provision when you are earning over £21,000. Find of higher education in further education details on student loans and other support colleges throughout England, and

6 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 7 assists the QAA in encouraging continual l Students appreciate the induction improvement in the management of the process which establishes quality of higher education. expectations of higher education in a positive manner. The report by the Quality Assurance l There is a well established tutorial Agency for Higher Education (QAA) system which offers academic gave the College top marks all support. round in its Integrated and Quality Enhancement Review (IQER), which l One-to-one tutorials are a regular took place in February 2012. Following feature of the students experience, its investigations, the QAA’s review team are highly valued and apply equally highlighted the standards of the awards to full and part-time students. and quality of learning opportunities l offered at Stockport. Citing several areas Students stated that tutor feedback of good practice, the team stated that “the to them was timely, constructive clear structures and effective processes and helpful for improving their with which the College manages its higher performance and grades. education empower higher education staff l Students particularly value the to maintain good academic standards.” advice received from course staff, which often draws upon the career Its report continued: “Effective insights available through extensive management by the College of its staff and close industrial links that the development strategies supports the College enjoys. achievement of good academic standards and enhances learning opportunities,” l Part-time specialist practitioners and “the adoption and development of bring current vocational experience. the ‘Feed Forward’ approach to formative feedback enhances student learning.” The QAA’s reports highlight good practice and contain recommendations to help Other comments included: improve quality. l The College has well established We think this speaks volumes about the mechanisms for capturing the experience you will get from studying ‘learner voice’. here. Why not judge for yourself? l Students commented positively about the timely return of work. l The development of the Feed Forward approach to formative feedback enhances student learning and is good practice.

8 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 9 Benefits of studying Higher Education at Stockport College

Smaller class sizes Excellent progression routes Because we are smaller than most Stockport College’s links with local universities, you never feel lost or just industry and other organisations are one of the crowd. Stockport College’s excellent, so you know your course group sizes are suitably sized, will prepare you for that new career or and tutors are easily available and promotion at work. supportive. We are able to spend just that little bit more time with you in the Many of Stockport College’s graduates classroom, workshop or on placement have gone on to achieve success in as you gain knowledge, skills and their chosen field. independence. To find out more, have a look at the Gain a degree from a case studies in this prospectus and on prestigious University the College website or order a copy Stockport College’s degree of Stockport College’s magazine, ‘The programmes are awarded by one of Graduate’ by calling 0300 300 0090. our partner universities; Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Central Lancashire, the University of Chester and Liverpool John Moores University.

The degree programmes are complemented by a wide range of Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications.

10 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 11 Money Matters

Competitive course fees and a Non-repayable grants high level of financial support l Available to help with living costs Package of support for 2013/14 – Student living away There are a number of loans and such as food, accommodation and from home and studying outside London grants that are available. The grant is travel non-refundable, whilst the loan does l If your household income is up to Household income Non repayable grant Living cost loan Total not need to be paid back until you are £25,000 you will be entitled to a full £25,000 or less £3,354 £3,823 £7,177 earning a minimum of £21,000 a year. grant of £3,354 which you will not have to pay back. £30,000 £2,416 £4,292 £6,708 The new system recently approved by l If your household income is between £35,000 £1,478 £4,761 £6,239 the government means that prospective £25,000 and £42,600 you would be £40,000 £540 £5,230 £5,770 graduates will pay back less than they entitled to a grant of between £3,354 do now. An example is that of a newly- and £50 which you will not have to £45,000 £0 £5,288 £5,288 qualified teacher. The starting salary pay back. £50,000 £0 £4,788 £4,788 for a newly-qualified teacher today is around £21,500 (outside London). National Scholarship £55,000 £0 £4,288 £4,288 Someone on this wage would make Programme £60,000 £0 £3,788 £3,788 monthly repayments at the rate of From September 2012, Stockport Over £62,500 £0 £3,575 £3,575 9p in the pound, but only on income College will be participating in the over £21,000 (the current threshold is National Scholarship Programme (NSP), £15,000). This would mean repayments where the government and the college of less than £4 per month. will fund eligible full-time students £3,000, with a pro-rata amount delivered Supplementary Grants Financial Support for Part- time So what is available? to part-time students. To see if you Supplementary grants are available for Students Loans are available to help with costs qualify and for more information please the following: Part-time students studying at least 25% such as food, accommodation and email: [email protected] l Parents Learning Allowance - if you of the intensity of a full-time course will travel. or visit: www.stockport.ac.uk/content/ have children also have access to a loan to cover l A loan of up to £5,500 will be finance-and-paying-your-fees/ l Adult Dependants’ Grant - if you the cost of their tuition. Further details available if you live away from home have an adult who depends on you can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/ and study outside London. College Bursary financially studentfinance l A larger loan of up to £7,675 will be There may be financial support available l Childcare Grant - help with childcare available if you live away from home in the form of a college bursary. For costs and study in London. more information please contact Bernie l Disabled Student Allowance - l A loan of up to £4,375 will be Cunliffe on 0161 958 3145. available to students who have extra available if you live with your costs because of a disability, mental parents. health condition or specific learning difficulty.

12 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 13 Okay, so where can I apply for at university or college and you submit a loan? a copy of your Financial Notification to You can do this by visiting www.direct. the Enrolment Department. If a tuition gov.uk/studentfinance and click on fee loan has been requested, this will be apply. The site will work out exactly what paid directly to the university. you are entitled to. Where do I go if I need further A good starting point would be to use help? the budget calculator which helps you Stockport College has plenty of support on plan what you will need. By inputting hand, please ask one of our helpful Welfare various course and financial information advisers by calling 0161 958 3145. you can access a personalised online quote showing you how much support What other financial help is you could receive and how much it will available from the College? cost to study at each of your university The College also runs a means tested choices.(You can also transfer the Access to Learning Fund (ALF) which information from the calculator to is available to all students who can your online application, saving time show an urgent need for help. This is and effort.) See www.direct.gov.uk/ operated through the College’s Student studentfinancecalculator Services.

What happens to an application Other useful contacts: once submitted? Department for Business, Innovation Providing the deadline for submitting and Skills www.bis.gov.uk/ has been met and the correct evidence studentsupport provided, the application will be assessed within 30 working days. Student Support Helpline To find out about types of financial help You will then receive a financial available 0845 300 5090 notification in the post explaining your England entitlement for the year. This letter will www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance be needed when you register at your chosen university. You will also receive N. Ireland a declaration which you must sign and www.studentfinanceni.co.uk return to SFE as soon as possible. Wales A payment schedule will be issued at www.studentfinancewales.co.uk a later date so you know exactly when Scotland your loans and grants will be paid into www.student-support-saas.gov.uk your bank account. EU Students The first instalment of financial support [email protected] will only be paid once you have enrolled (+44) (0) 141 243 3570

14 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 15 Fantastic Support

Stockport College is committed to Library + providing you with high quality support At Stockport College you will have Welfare Academic Support to help you make the most of your time access to an excellent Library. At For help with financial issues, e.g. At Stockport College we place emphasis with us and we have been awarded Library+ you will find textbooks, paying fees, meeting course related on academic support for students. We the Matrix Standard for providing journals, magazines, newspapers, costs, benefits and budgeting advice take account of the learning experiences high quality information, advice and leisure reading, DVDs, and lots of call our Welfare Officer on 0161 958 that you have had before you come to guidance. computers. Plus, we have many 3145 or email careersandwelfare@ us and may sometimes accredit these e-resources for your subjects stockport.ac.uk (through APL - the Accreditation of Prior Careers Guidance including e-books, online journals Learning) so that you do not have to The College Careers Guidance Team and lots of other great material. That cover the same ground again. can offer help with: means you have lots of ways to use l Career and course choices many of our resources and services l Employment and training options even when you are out of College. after your course Our helpful, friendly staff are always here to help you – or are just a call l Post-graduate study away. l Gap year opportunities

l Developing employability skills. Student Wellbeing Team Sometimes personal or emotional Call into the Information and Advice problems can interfere with student Centre to make an appointment to see life. We provide a confidential a Careers Adviser or to use the careers counselling and mental health service. library, telephone 0161 958 3142 or Issues students bring to counselling email careersandwelfare@stockport. may include bereavement, ac.uk for more information relationship problems and low self esteem. Learners with mental health Accommodation needs including depression, anxiety You may choose to live away from home and schizophrenia are encouraged during your higher education studies at to seek support when applying to Stockport. We can advise and help you College. Support is then available for find suitable accommodation. the duration of their course. We also offer advice on general physical and Call into the Information and Advice mental wellbeing. Centre, telephone 0161 958 3142 or email careersandwelfare@stockport. Contact the team on 0161 958 3144 ac.uk for more information. or email studentwellbeingteam@ stockport.ac.uk

16 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 17 Awards Celebration

All successful graduates are invited to the annual Higher Education Awards and Prize Giving Evenings, where there is an opportunity to celebrate their achievements with family members, friends and tutors. These events are held on two evenings in either October or November and are the biggest Blue Ribbon ceremony in the Stockport events calendar. Students have told us they appreciate their hard work being recognised, particularly if their course does not have a university graduation ceremony attached to it.

Students are able to dress formally in a gown or more informally in their own clothing, whichever is their preference. Photographs can be organised with the professional company and/or taken by friends or college staff. Some students like to have a picture of their group with their tutor as a lasting souvenir of the course.

For more information go to www.stockport.ac.uk/content/ higher-education-awards

18 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 19 Going green...

The College acknowledges that it has a Development Declaration.” This with all our waste incorporating all considered as a major part of the responsibility to promote sustainability commits us to incorporate sustainability recycling issues, sustainable travel, Estates department business plan for through the curriculum and its into all aspects of College life, and will prudent use of resources to reduce the near future, with a number of targets operational policies to ensure that all embed the principles of sustainability wastage, and how sustainability is being set. users are fully aware of the impact of into our corporate culture. embedded within the curriculum in all human activity on economies, societies areas. All the issues are included within In addition to the operational activities, and the environment locally, nationally It is expected that the College the College’s Sustainability Strategy, the Property Strategy is addressing all and globally. will become an exemplar of good which was recently adopted. the sustainability issues in the design practice and a leader in environmental and construction of buildings within the The College has become a member of management within the College sector. Many of these issues have already proposals. These will include effective the EAUC (Environmental Association In order to do so, there are a number received attention, with action use of energy and reduction in usage, for Universities and Colleges), and of areas which are being addressed, commenced, but there is a large sustainable methods of construction, and signed up to the AoC/ EAUC “Further including energy usage and methods of amount of work yet to be done to use of alternative sustainable methods of Education Colleges Sustainable reducing this, how we deal responsibly achieve the objectives. This is being heating, ventilation, lighting and power.

20 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 21 Access to Higher Education

Access to Higher Education

22 23 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Access to Higher Education

What is the course about ? What can this course lead to ? How long is the course ? We offer a range of different pathways Higher Education – Degrees, One Year - Full Time which are designed to prepare you for Foundation Degrees or Higher National entry to Higher Education: Nursing Diplomas. The college offers a number When will you be attending ? and other Health Professions, Social of Higher Education courses in subjects Classes are held between 10.00am Work, Social Sciences, Teaching & such as Social Work, Education, and 12 noon and between 1.00 and Education, Science and Engineering, Forensic Science, Engineering and 3.00pm. Humanities e.g. English, History, Law & Childhood Studies. Full time students attend for around 14 Criminology, Psychology. The Access to HE Diploma allows hours per week. As part of the qualification you will progression to these courses and also You will also need to allow at least also be required to undertake Core to a wider range of Degrees at local 6 hours a week for private study Skills units which include Essay Universities such as the University of and assignment work. This can be Writing, Presentation Skills, Information Manchester, University of Salford and completed either at home or in the Technology and Research Skills. Manchester Metropolitan University. College Learning Centre. Most university admissions tutors will How will you be assessed ? accept the Access to HE Diploma as an How do you apply ? The course is continually assessed entry qualification for Higher Education, If you would like further information, through assignment work. The modes but there may be some degrees for advice about the course or support that of assessment are specific to particular which this certificate alone may not be may be available whilst you study, or subjects. They are designed to allow acceptable. The suitability of the course an application form, please contact the students to meet all the relevant for your ultimate career aim will be Enquiry Team. assessment criteria in a manner that discussed at interview. is stimulating, relates to the type of Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 assessment undertaken at HE Level What do you need to get on the Email: [email protected] and where possible, addresses topical course ? or vocational issues. You must have GCSE English and Assessment strategies include essays, Mathematics at grade C or above to practical reports, case studies, open or enrol on the course. All applicants for closed-book examinations and verbal, the Access course will be invited to visual or IT-based presentations. All attend a workshop where they will meet modules will include an element of members of the Access Team. time-constrained assessment which will contribute towards the final module grade. Access to Higher Education

24 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 25 The School of Arts, Design and Media

BA (Hons) Graphic Arts and Design

BA (Hons) Illustration

Foundation Degree Graphic Communication

Foundation Degree Interior Design with Sustainability

BA (Hons) Contemporary Photography

Foundation Degree Commercial Photography

Foundation Degree Television Production

26 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 27 BA (Hons) Graphic Arts and Design

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? College and take on six graphic design the year and there are key assessment not possess these formal qualifications The Graphic Arts & Design course at students full time for six-months – this points when summative feedback is but who can demonstrate their Stockport College has an excellent project was shortlisted for the Timer provided. suitability and the necessary skills reputation within the creative industries Higher Education Awards Outstanding and aptitude in order to undertake the both locally and beyond. We can offer Employer Engagement Initiative of What can this course lead to ? programme. The Programme Manager you a challenging and enlightening the year in 2009. The staff are active Students progress into a diversity of can advise. route that will enable you to evolve as researchers and design practitioners careers in graphic arts and design Informal visits are welcomed by an individual as well as a designer. and are well connected to the design industry and become: appointment. To make an appointment community in the North West. With class sizes of 20 – 25 students, Art Directors (in Graphics or telephone 0161 958 3501. our uniquely intimate and supportive The course is designed to give you Advertising), Typographers, Web environment is designed to provide you the tools, know how, confidence and Designers and Graphic Artists. Or they How long is the course ? with the opportunity to achieve your networks to develop a career in the take up places on Masters Degree 3 Years. potential. creative industries. programmes or other post-graduate When will you be attending ? The staff are extremely dedicated and The first year offers a thorough study, including teaching in primary, experienced and aim to both inspire grounding in design principles; the secondary or post compulsory A detailed timetable is distributed prior and support you throughout the second year encourages you to explore education. to starting the course. programme. personal design interests, as well as Media introducing you to professional and What do you need to get on the The BA (Hons) Graphic Arts and commercial aspects of the industry. course ? Design course offers opportunities How do you apply ? The third year will see you working You will need one of the following (in Apply through UCAS: and to explore typography, advertising, related subjects): branding, packaging, experimental increasingly independently, pulling Tel: 0870 112 2211 together your knowledge and skills, l A levels and GCSEs design, photography, book design and Web: www.ucas.com digital design for screen. and applying them on a variety of self- l Advanced GNVQ (Merit portfolio) initiated and industry based projects, UCAS Code: W210 Graphic Design l We also have excellent links with the national competitions and the year BTEC National Diploma (3 merits) creative industries which we utilise culminates in a final degree show. l Pre-Degree Foundation Art & Further information to provide brilliant guest speakers, Design If you would like further information workshops, studio visits in Manchester, How will you be assessed ? l Access to Art & Design (Level 3) about this course please contact the London, Berlin and New York, We use a wide range of assessment Enquiry Team. Arts, Design opportunities to work on live briefs with The above to be supported by GCSEs methods throughout the course. particularly in English and Mathematics. Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 internationally recognised brands and Students are encouraged to assess Email: [email protected] innovative placement opportunities. themselves and others as part of If you have an HND in a relevant In 2009 the course pioneered the their studies. The course values self- subject you can apply to enter the Thoughtful 6 (http://thethoughtfulsix. evaluation and the ability to reflect Degree programme in the 2nd year. squarespace.com/) project which saw on learning. Students receive regular We also welcome applications from a design agency move into Stockport verbal and written feedback throughout adults and non-UK residents who may The School of

28 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 29 BA (Hons) Illustration

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? the course and enable graduates to What do you need to get on the How do you apply ? In a supportive and encouraging successfully convert the educational course ? Apply through UCAS: experience they receive on the pathway atmosphere the BA (Hons) Illustration You will need one of the following (in Tel: 0870 112 2211 programme aims to equip students into design-based careers. related subjects): Web: www.ucas.com with a broad range of practical, Students have also gone on to teach at l A Levels and GCSEs theory-based and business skills primary, secondary, Further and Higher UCAS Code: W215 Illustration l which are current and appropriate to education levels. Advanced GNVQ (Merit portfolio) l Further information contemporary illustrative practice. With a comprehensive programme BTEC Extended Diploma (3 merits) The course aims to challenge what of design speakers with national l Pre-Degree Foundation Art & If you would like further information illustration can be rather than what it is. and international profiles and strong Design about this course please contact the Enquiry Team. We are a small, dedicated, enthusiastic industry links, the knowledge and l Access to Art & Design (Level 3) team who between us have a wide skills gained through this three year If you have an HND in a relevant Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 range of recent and relevant industrial programme of study will equip you subject you can apply to enter the Email: [email protected] experience. Staff involvement in both to enter the industry as a freelance Degree programme in the 2nd year. illustrator. their own practice and research directly We also welcome applications from informs the curriculum. How will you be assessed ? adults and non-UK residents who may

Media The course embraces a wide range We use a wide range of assessment not possess these formal qualifications two and three dimensional, analogue methods throughout the course. but who can demonstrate their and digital working methods; collage, Students are encouraged to assess suitability and the necessary skills and printmaking, drawing, model making, themselves and others as part of and aptitude in order to undertake the photomontage and animation. their studies. The course values self- programme. There are also opportunities to work evaluation and the ability to reflect Informal visits are welcomed by collaboratively throughout the course. on learning. Students receive regular appointment. To make an appointment telephone 0161 958 3501. Prospective students should have verbal and written feedback throughout the year and there are key assessment a strong desire to make pictures How long is the course ? (through whatever means) interpret points when feedback is provided. 3 Years. and re-interpret text, tell stories What can this course lead to ? visually and have a point of view. We Arts, Design When will you be attending ? encourage a playful approach and Students progress into a diversity of welcome applications from resourceful careers in illustration and become: A detailed timetable of study is given individuals with personality and strong Art freelance Illustrators, Animators, before starting the course. interests, who are prepared to think Multimedia Designers and Web and question things. Practical design Designers. Or they take up places skills are augmented by presentation on M.A. programmes or other post- skills, industry practice knowledge, graduate study, including teaching in entrepreneurial and business skills, primary, secondary or post compulsory The School of which are embedded throughout education.

30 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 31 Foundation Degree Graphic Communication

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? towards employment in this industry. What can this course lead to ? When will you be attending ? The Foundation Degree in Graphic You will also be introduced to a range The course is designed to maximise There are 12 hours per week of guided Communication aims to supply the of exciting contemporary and historical opportunities to directly enter the learning (6 hours for part-time). Graphic Design, Interactive Media examples related to the various areas professional market place as a Graphic and web industries with professional of the industry. Designer, Interactive Media Designer How do you apply ? individuals who are able to offer a wide In Year Two you have the chance to or Graphic Communicator. Alternatively Apply through UCAS: range of software and design skills. build on what you have learned and students may wish to take advantage of Tel: 0870 112 2211 Applicants must display a willingness discovered in Year One and apply this joining the third year of the BA (Hons) to learn new skills and work with other within a range of specialized modules. Graphic Arts & Design course which Web: www.ucas.com specialists, for this fast paced and ever You will be able to develop advanced provides the opportunity to continue UCAS Code: WN25 Design and changing industry. skills in design software applications to explore an individual and more Advertising The course is unit based and has a and gain in-depth understanding of the independent interest in the field of high degree of emphasis on work specialist areas you want to work in. graphic design, to enhance your skills Further information placement and in-house ‘live’ graphic You will have the opportunity to and portfolio and to gain an honours If you would like further information communication briefs. You will learn select from a range of modules to degree qualification. about this course please contact the about graphic design principles, create an individual portfolio that Enquiry Team. What do you need to get on the software tools such as Photoshop, meets the specific needs of Graphic Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 course ? Media In-Design, Illustrator, interactive design, Design or Interactive Media. You Email: [email protected] logo design and corporate identity will be encouraged to develop your One of the following: and print design. All students will presentational skills and talk about your l 2 A levels and GCSEs and be introduced to software in taught work and the work of other designers l BTEC National Diploma (3 merits) workshops. Students will also be in a critical and professional way, expected to engage with the wide developing the skills necessary for l GNVQ Advanced (merit portfolio) range of cultural contexts relating to the employability. l Pre-Degree Foundation Art & current Graphic Design industry. Design In Year One of the course you will How will you be assessed ? l Access to Art & Design (Level 3) concentrate on developing your We use a wide range of assessment Selection is through portfolio interviews. technical skills and your understanding methods throughout the course. of design principles within the Students are encouraged to assess We also welcome applications from Arts, Design creative and varied range of design themselves and others as part of mature candidates and non-UK briefs, introducing you to the various their studies. The course values self- residents who may not possess these specialist areas you will be able to evaluation and the ability to reflect formal qualifications. on learning. Students receive regular choose to work in during Year Two. How long is the course ? This will help you to begin to identify verbal and written feedback throughout your individual areas of interest and the year and there are key assessment Two years full-time, up to 4 years develop a career path, making steps, points when summative feedback is part-time. via a personal development plan, provided. The School of

32 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 33 Foundation Degree Interior Design with Sustainability

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? What can this course lead to ? How long is the course ? The Foundation Degree in Interior A wide range of careers are open 2 years Full-time, up to 4 years Design with Sustainability enables to interior design foundation degree Part-time. you to acquire the necessary skills graduates: they include interior and to experience new and exciting designers, exhibition designers, When will you be attending ? approaches to design required by space planners, CAD technicians, A detailed timetable is distributed prior industry today. project managers, visualisers, model to starting the course. It will allow you to explore and makers, interior/display stylists, and experiment with the build environment merchandising designers. How do you apply ? and discover ways of manipulating There are also opportunities to join Apply through UCAS: internal spaces for specific uses. a top-up year of a BA (Hons) Interior Tel: 0870 112 2211 Design degree course, validated by The course promotes an understanding Web: www.ucas.com of historical and contemporary interior Manchester Metropolitan University design whilst developing spatial as a progression route to further your or directly to the College qualifications. awareness and appreciation of Further information sustainability. What do you need to get on the If you would like further information

Media How will you be assessed ? course ? about this course please contact the We use a wide range of assessment 5 GSCE/GCE passes grade C or above Enquiry Team. methods throughout the course. plus 2 ‘A’ Level 4 GCSE/GCE passes Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 and Students are encouraged to assess grade C or above plus 1 ‘A’ level and Email: [email protected] themselves and others as part of their satisfactory completion of a Art & studies. Design Foundation Diploma course BTEC HNC/HND in Interior Design The course values self-evaluation or related subject BTEC Extended and the ability to reflect on learning. Diploma with at least 3 Merits in Students receive regular verbal and acceptable subjects. written feedback throughout the year and there are key assessment points

Arts, Design when summative feedback is provided. The School of

34 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 35 Course Under Development

BA (Hons) Interior Design with Sustainability

What is the course about ? This is a one-year programme aimed at those who wish to progress from the Foundation Degree in Interior Design with Sustainability programme. Candidates who have completed a similar courses elsewhere may also be considered.

Further information If you would like further information on Media this course under development, please contact Juli Parr

and Email: [email protected] Arts, Design The School of

36 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 37 BA (Hons) Contemporary Photography

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? There is the opportunity in this year to employment in teaching, editorial & PR How do you apply ? The BA (Hons) Contemporary work directly with a client on a live project. photography, magazine work, arts- Apply through UCAS: Photography course provides a series of You are also encouraged to develop your based commissions, self-employment, Tel: 0870 112 2211 academic and practical modules which presentational skills and talk about the work forensic and medical photography and Web: www.ucas.com build as you progress through the course. of your peers. This year also builds on the commercial photography both in the UCAS Code: W640 Photography As well as providing the basics in practical technical skills gained in the first year. UK and abroad. Graduates have also photographic practice, the course offers In the 3rd Year you are expected to taken up places on Masters programmes Further information the opportunity for you to develop the concentrate on your own photographic or other postgraduate study, including If you would like further information about this skills necessary to become a professional work. You will consider how to promote teaching in primary, secondary or post course please contact the Enquiry Team. compulsory education. photographer. We aim to produce yourself in view of your specific Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 technically competent, professionally photographic ambitions and make aware and critically confident graduates practical steps to enter the profession. What do you need to get on the Email: [email protected] who are capable of directly entering the You will write and present a critical journal course ? profession. which is based on your own practice. The One of the following: In the 1st Year of the course you practical photographic work at level three l 2 A levels and GCSEs are introduced to essential practical culminates in a gallery exhibition which is l BTEC National Diploma (3 merits) organised by the students group. photographic skills. You are taught l GNVQ Advanced (merit portfolio) Media how to understand photographs and Informal visits may be arranged: telephone enhance your creative photographic 0161 958 3501 l Pre-Degree Foundation Art & Design skills as well as find and develop your l Access to Art & Design (Level 3) and own photographic style. This is done How will you be assessed ? Selection is through portfolio interviews. through a series of practical workshops We use a wide range of assessment We also welcome applications from and projects culminating in a portfolio of methods throughout the course. photographic work. You are also introduced adults and non-UK residents who may Students are encouraged to assess not possess these formal qualifications. to photography as a visual language and themselves and others as part of their have an opportunity to discover its historical studies. The course values self-evaluation How long is the course ? routes as well as its powerful position in a and the ability to reflect on learning. contemporary culture. Students receive regular verbal and 3 Years. In the 2nd Year you have the chance written feedback throughout the year and When will you be attending ? Arts, Design to build on what you have learned and there are key assessment points when You will receive 12 taught hours per week. discovered in the 1st year by following summative feedback is provided. You will be supplied with a detailed study a number of practical, technical and timetable prior to starting the course. academic modules. You are introduced to What can this course lead to ? the critical contexts of photography as well Students progress into a variety of as the professional and vocational skills careers in photography, arts and creative necessary for employability. industries. Graduates have found The School of

38 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 39 Foundation Degree Commercial Photography

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? discovered in Year One by following What do you need to get on the The Foundation Degree in Commercial a number of practical, technical course ? Photography aims to supply the and academic modules. You are One of the following: introduced to the critical contexts of commercial photographic industry with l 2 A levels and GCSEs reliable, self-motivated individuals who photography as well as the professional l are able to display personal initiative. and vocational skills necessary for BTEC National Diploma (3 merits) employability. You are also encouraged l The course is modular based and GNVQ Advanced (merit portfolio) to develop your presentational skills l Pre-Degree Foundation Art & has a high degree of emphasis on and talk about the work of your peers. work placement and in-house ‘live’ Design photographic projects. You will learn How will you be assessed ? l Access to Art & Design (Level 3) about professional studio lighting, Selection is through portfolio interviews. location photography, still life, We use a wide range of assessment portraiture and fashion photography. methods throughout the course. We may also welcome applications Students are encouraged to assess from mature candidates and non-UK You will also be introduced to industry themselves and others as part of residents who may not possess these standard imaging software and camera their studies. The course values self- formal qualifications. specific software. All students will be evaluation and the ability to reflect introduced to equipment via practical on learning. Students receive regular How long is the course ? Media workshops. verbal and written feedback throughout Two years full time: Up to 4 years part- Students will also be expected to the year from tutors. time.

and engage with the wide range of cultural contexts relating to professional What can this course lead to ? When will you be attending ? photography. The course is designed to maximise A detailed timetable is distributed prior In Year One of the course you will opportunities to directly enter the to starting the course. concentrate on developing your commercial photographic market technical skills and expertise whilst place, however, students may wish How do you apply ? exploring the creative potential through to take advantage of joining the third If you would like further information, set photographic projects. You will year of the BA (Hons) Contemporary advice about the course or support that also be introduced to a range of Photography course at the College may be available whilst you study, or

Arts, Design contemporary and cultural contexts which may provide the opportunity to an application form, please contact the pertaining to the world of commercial further enhance your photographic Enquiry Team. photography. work and gain an honours degree Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 In Year Two you have the chance to qualification. Email: [email protected] build on what you have learned and The School of

40 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 41 Petra Stridfeldt BA (Hons) Photography graduate I worked for quite a few years as an Information Analyst in a pharmaceutical company before I came to College as a mature student. I believe life experiences can be advantageous when studying a course like art photography.

I had previously studied at quite a few other Colleges and Universities in both the UK and in Sweden. I actually came to Stockport College first because it was near to Macclesfield, which is where I live, but the decision was made after visiting the college and talking to the tutors and the students at the time.

I really enjoyed being a student especially the opportunity to discuss the work with tutors and other students as well as the possibility to use well-equipped studios and darkroom. We were also encouraged to try our both traditional photography as well as digital photography, which really made the course brilliant. I was also lucky to get a tutor that really understood my work and that I could discuss different issues openly with, it helped the class sizes were smaller.

I graduated in 2011 and was delighted to pass with first class hounours. It felt really amazing and I surpassed the goals I had when I started the course, as English was my second language. The course involved a lot of essay writing I was from the start a bit worried that would influence my results.

I’ve been lucky to exhibit my work in Manchester, Liverpool and London which has opened up a few opportunities for me. My future plans are to finish off two private art projects and also to continue to work on some exhibitions that I am involved in.

42 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 43 Foundation Degree Television Production

Awarded by Liverpool John Moores University

What is the course about ? Our work has been recognised by a What can this course lead to ? graphic/photographic/written work; The Television Production Course number of independent programme We have an excellent record of material generated through personal provides two years of dynamic, ‘hands- makers with whom we enjoy useful students gaining employment within the ‘hobbies’ or within an educational on’ practice in the techniques that working links. A number of students production industry upon graduation. context. underlie modern broadcasting. Our have been recruited by them directly Recent graduates have worked on We place a high emphasis on success aim is simple: to equip students with after graduation; others choose to independent productions as well as at the interview stage and although the the skills and experience which make extend their studies to an Honours mainstream programmes including, interview process remains informal, the them “employable” within the broadcast Degree Level elsewhere. We have ‘The X-Factor’, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, ‘The interview remains a crucial part of the media industries. found that our unique practice-led Voice’, ‘Gotta Dance’, ‘Rip-off Britain’, recruitment process and is as much a experience has proved popular with ‘Take Me Out’, ‘Extreme ER’ and Coach chance for the applicant to see the range Great emphasis is placed on building employers and Universities alike. both technical and teamwork skills Trip. and complexity of our facilities, meet during the first year of the course across Much of the tuition on the course You can check out testimonials current students and examine prior work. an extremely wide range of ongoing ‘live’ takes place in and around the from past students who are now broadcast opportunities which gradually College’s fully-equipped Television working within the industry at www. How long is the course ? build in both scale and complexity. studios and post-production eskayproductions.co.uk/testimonials 2 Years Full Time with the option of a Students are encouraged to engage complex using a wide variety of third year at Liverpool John Moores with both traditional and emerging digital industry-standard equipment. There What do you need to get on the University – or elsewhere – to follow a

Media technologies and see how they interface are also opportunities for outside course ? further Honours Degree year. with traditional TV Studio techniques. broadcast work on ‘live’ events both One of the following: within the College and at events off- When will you be attending ? The second year of the course is l 2 A levels or equivalent and 5 GCSE and campus. Check out the “studio” and much more self-directed, developing passes Full-Time. opportunities to create professional- “postproduction” sections at standard material for showreel and www.eskayproductions.co.uk l AVCE / Extended Diploma - Merit How do you apply ? portfolio which aims to demonstrate a profile in Media or a related subject Apply through UCAS: How will you be assessed ? l genuine ‘engagement’ with the real- Access to Higher Education in a Tel: 0870 112 2211 world of professional broadcasting. We use a wide range of assessment relevant subject Web: www.ucas.com Recent highlights include several methods throughout the course. l Relevant Industrial Experience We series of live webcast television, Students are encouraged to assess encourage a wide-ranging age profile UCAS Code : P311 Media Production a large-scale awards ceremony themselves and others as part of their in our student group.

Arts, Design Further information modelled on the Oscars! and a 24 studies. The course values self-evaluation All applicants are offered an interview. If you would like further information hour charity telethon broadcast live and the ability to reflect on learning. Applicants are encouraged to bring about this course please contact the on the internet, and watched across Students receive regular verbal and evidence to interview which demonstrates Enquiry Team. the world, and each year we work written feedback throughout the year and their interest and commitment to a future alongside the world-renowned Halle there are key assessment points when within the broadcast industries such Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 summative feedback is provided. There Orchestra to televise four of their as a show reel or other edited moving Email: [email protected] concerts. You’re warmly encouraged to are regular live broadcast experiences; image material; evidence of involvement come and visit us any time and see for the emphasis is on the acquisition and in media-related projects (creative or The School of yourself - We’d love to meet you! Check development of practical skills and the organisational aspects); portfolios of us out at www.eskayproductions.co.uk application of theory to practice. 44 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 45 Childhood Studies

Foundation Degree Early Years Practice (Sector Endorsed)

Foundation Degree Working with Children and Young People (Sector Endorsed)

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Part Time

46 47 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Foundation Degree Early Years Practice (Sector Endorsed)

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? What can this course lead to ? How long is the course ? The course is divided into units: On successful completion of the The course is for 2 years, and leads l Learning and Development in the course students may apply to progress onto the final year of an Honours Early Years to the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Degree, if candidates wish to progress at Stockport College, which is also to this. l Personal, Academic and awarded by Manchester Metropolitan Professional Development The course is classed as full time, University. The majority of students do although you will only be attending l Partnership Working in the Early choose to continue on to complete the taught college sessions one day per Years honours level study. week. l Early Years Curriculum Upon completion of the Foundation l Safeguarding Degree Award, graduates will be When will you be attending ? l Research qualified to apply for senior practitioner Wednesdays 1.30 - 8.30 pm. posts in early years settings. l Developing Practice in Leadership Or Friday 9.15 - 4.15pm. and Management Many students have used coursework Plus, a minimum of 2 days per week in from the Foundation Degree as an early years setting. l Reflective Practice. evidence in applying for HLTA or Early Years Professional status. These How do you apply ? How will you be assessed ? standards have been considered in If you would like further information, Each unit has typically two assignments the planning and development of the advice about the course or support that attached to it. The assignments course. range from essays, group projects, may be available whilst you study, or and presentations to case studies, What do you need to get on the an application form, please contact the reports and timed essays. All students course ? Enquiry Team. complete a professional development Level 3 qualification in a relevant Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 portfolio, containing a learning journal discipline, e.g. National Diploma Email: [email protected] which shows personal reflections from or Certificate, DCE or NVQ Level3. college sessions, background reading In addition a minimum GCSE or and workplace practice. equivalent pass in English and a Students have tutorial support whilst in supportive reference is required. College and are visited in the workplace A minimum of two years experience by a College tutor. of working with children along with an employer reference. Evidence from employer or voluntary organisation of a recent enhanced CRB check (i.e. Completed within 12 months prior to the start of the programme). Childhood Studies

48 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 49 Donna Robinson Foundation Degree in Early Years I came to Stockport College in September 2010, to study a Foundation Degree in Early Years. The College was local to me and I had heard good feedback from other students who had also studied there in the past. The College also offered me a degree course I required for my future careers path.

I really enjoyed being in college and one of the main highlights was meeting and making friends with other students. The first year we were required to form a group to do a presentation. As a group we still meet to assist each other in our assignments.

The support from the tutors was tremendous nothing was too much trouble, you could email your work and within a couple of days have a response to assist you.

It felt very surreal when I was told I had passed and I have just opened my own pre-school with a fellow student. We hope in the future to open another pre-school, my academic aspirations are to complete my 3rd year and gain my BA Honours degree.

50 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 51 Foundation Degree Working with Children and Young People (Sector Endorsed)

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? What can this course lead to ? When will you be attending ? The units are as follows: Upon successful completion of the The attendance is on Fridays 9.15 – l Learning and development for course students can progress to the 4.15, with a minimum of two days in the children and young people final year of the BA (Hons) Childhood workplace or placement setting. Studies. Students could progress to a l Multi agency working senior position within the workplace, How do you apply ? l Health and emotional wellbeing including Higher Level Teaching If you would like further information, l Psychological health and wellbeing Assistants posts if the assessment is advice about the course or support that l Personal, Academic and undertaken, or, upon completion of the may be available whilst you study, or Professional Development Honours Level Study, could apply for an application form, please contact the Teacher Training. Enquiry Team. l Safeguarding Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 l Developing Practice in Leadership What do you need to get on the and Management course ? Email: [email protected] l Research To succeed on this course students will l Reflective Practice. need to have a minimum of two years experience of working with children How will you be assessed ? or young people, hold a Level 3 qualification such as National Diploma, Each module has either one or two NVQ Level 3 or Teaching Assistants assignments attached to it. The Award, a minimum GCSE or equivalent assignments range from essays, group Pass in English and a supportive projects, and presentations to case reference. studies, reports and timed essays. All students complete a professional Evidence from employer or voluntary development portfolio, containing a organisation of a recent enhanced CRB learning journal which shows personal check (i.e. completed within 12 months reflections from college sessions, prior to the start of the programme.) background reading and workplace practice. How long is the course ? The course is for 2 years, and leads onto the final year of an Honours Degree, if candidates wish to progress to this. The course is classed as full time, although you will only be attending taught college sessions one day per week. Childhood Studies

52 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 53 BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? The programme has been developed l Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma in How do you apply ? Degree year 1 in consultation with local employers to Early Childhood Studies or Caring Apply through UCAS: ensure relevance and currency. Services Professional Practice, Social Policy, Tel: 0870 112 2211 Curriculum Studies, Holistic Child. The programme provides an excellent l Edexcel (BTEC) GNVQ Advanced or platform for securing employment AVCE in Health & Social Care Web: www.ucas.com Degree year 2 within the children’s workforce. l Equivalent Scottish/Irish UCAS Code: X310 Childhood Studies Supporting Children’s Well Being, Career options include employment qualification Research Methods, Leadership and Further information in supervisory or managerial positions l Access to HE Management, Speaking and Listening. in relevant settings, such as family If you would like further information l International Baccalaureate Degree year 3 outreach centres, nurseries, social care about this course please contact the Global Perspectives, Current Issues, settings, schools, children’s centres Students will require an up to date Enquiry Team. Dissertation, Children, Young People etc. enhanced CRB. These can be obtained Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 from the college for a small fee. and Crime, Pedagogic Practice. Masters Degree programme such as Email: [email protected] The course also offers individual and Social Work. How long is the course ? group tutorials for academic and Teacher training programme via Full time route: 3 years. pastoral support, and timetabled either the Post Graduate Certificate in study skills sessions throughout the Education (PGCE). Part time route: up to 6 years. programme. Students may access Graduate Teaching Programme (GTP) Many students who start on a part additional learning support throughout routes. time route choose to switch to full the programme. time later on in the programme if their Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). circumstances allow, in order to speed How will you be assessed ? N.B. Graduates who are progressing to up completion. A range of assessment methods are teacher training will need to have GCSE used, from reports and esssays to English, Maths & Science at grades When will you be attending ? presentations and portfolios. A-C Full time: 3 days per week in College Typically each unit has two forms of and 1 day per week in work placement What do you need to get on the with 1 day per week in directed and assessment attached. There are some course ? timed essays at level 5 and 6, but not private study. Please contact the at level 4. Assessments have been 3 year route and 6 year part time route: Programme Leader for details. Part carefully designed to support and l 4 GCSEs at grades A - C, to include time: 1 evening per week in college. develop students’ emerging skills in English plus: Experience in employment or work placement, for the equivalent of one independent thinking and learning. Either day per week. What can this course lead to ? l A Levels - 160 UCAS tariff points (including at least one A2 Level) Advice on progression and career opportunities are offered throughout the l CACHE Diploma in Childcare &

Childhood Studies programme. Education

54 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 55 BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Part Time

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? What do you need to get on the How do you apply ? l Level 4: Holistic Child, Curriculum course ? If you would like further information, Studies, Professional Practice, 160 UCAS points, for example from advice about the course or support that Social Policy National Diploma/Certificate, DCE, A may be available whilst you study, or l Level 5: Research Methods, levels, In addition applicants should an application form, please contact the Speaking and Listening, Leadership have 4 GCSE passes, including Enquiry Team. and Management , Supporting English. Applicants without the required Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 Children’s Well Being UCAS points (for example those holding an NVQ3 certificate) will be Email: [email protected] l Level 6:Current Issues , Global asked to complete a short piece of Perspectives , Dissertation, writing to ascertain academic writing Pedagogic Practice, Children, level. Students should also hold an Young People and Crime enhanced CRB certificate.

How will you be assessed ? How long is the course ? There are a range of assessments, Each level takes 2 years part time,1 including reports, essays, presentations evening per week. The course consists and portfolios. of 3 levels. Students may opt to switch There are typically two assignments per to full time upon completion of any of unit, and part time students study two the levels, which will reduce the number units per year. of years of study. The assessments have been carefully designed to support students’ growing When will you be attending ? skills in independent thinking and Part time study is one evening per learning. week. Many students study part time for the first two levels (four years at one What can this course lead to ? evening per week), then switch to full Early Years Professional Status, nursery time for the final year (1 day per week). manager, PGCE (to progress into teaching), learner mentor, children’s centres, extended schools, youth and community work, masters degree programme for Social Work and many more… Childhood Studies

56 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 57 Computing

Foundation Degree Enterprise Computing

58 59 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Foundation Degree Enterprise Computing

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University

What is the course about ? What do you need to get on the Further information Employers have contributed course ? If you would like further information significantly to the design of the All applicants will be considered about this course please contact the Foundation Degree course and work individually on merit but offers will Enquiry Team. related learning is built extensively into normally be based on a total of 80 - 160 Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 the programme. tariff points. A minimum of 5 GCSEs Email: [email protected] Students may also have the opportunity (grade A*- C)including Maths and to gain industry recognised experience English Language is also required. on software such as Oracle for Please note: database development. l BTEC National/Extended Year 1 Diploma, or equivalent vocational l Programming qualifications in Information Technology or Science will be also l Web and Multimedia be considered as an alternative to l Information Systems A Levels. l Computer Systems Fundamentals l Access to Higher Education Year 2 courses with a significant l Information Systems & Database computing content will also be Development favourably considered. l Career development How long is the course ? l Multimedia Development The course runs for 2 Years. l Advanced Programming When will you be attending ? How will you be assessed ? The course is Full Time, and is usually 3 Assessments will be through a mixture or 4 days per week. of assignments, coursework and examinations. How do you apply ? Apply through UCAS: What can this course lead to ? Tel: 0870 112 2211 Achievement of this award will qualify a Web: www.ucas.com student for admission to the part-time final top-up year of the BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: G400 Enterprise Computing degree at Manchester Computing Metropolitan University. Computing

60 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 61 Construction

Foundation Degree Construction and Surveying

Foundation Degree Building Services Engineering

Higher National Certificate Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)

Higher National Certificate Construction and the Built Environment

Higher National Certificate Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

62 63 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Foundation Degree Construction and Surveying

Awarded by Liverpool John Moores University

What is the course about ? l Develop personal qualities including examinations. The students are l Presentation: This assessment The specific objectives of the an understanding of ethical able to use resource materials i.e. method is seldom used in this Foundation Degree in Construction and responsibilities and positive social open book, but the assessment programme in isolation but is often Surveying are to: attitudes, which are essential for is of much shorter duration than used as the conclusion to project success in the construction industry. project work (maximum 4 hours) and work and work experience. l Provide a progressive and coherent l Develop the active participation it is conducted under supervised route that enables students develop examination conditions. What can this course lead to ? the broad range of skills, knowledge of employers and industry Progression is to BSc (Hons) Building and understanding necessary for representatives in the development, l Labwork: Where students are Management and Surveying (OSS a range of technical, professional, planning, review and assessment of required to carry out specified pending) at LJMU. managerial and supervisory roles the programme. practical tasks extract data and use the results to demonstrate associated with the construction l Maintain a close working relationship What do you need to get on the industry. with Professional Bodies and the understanding of principles, draw conclusions and make course ? l construction industry in general. Enable students develop a range of recommendations etc. Students who have achieved a skills, techniques, personal qualities How will you be assessed ? l Coursework: This can take a number minimum of a 10 unit HNC in and attitudes essential for them to Construction will have the required Assessment techniques vary according of different forms from a report make an immediate contribution entry requirements. Alternative to the nature of the module, the learning requiring the student to complete a to their existing or prospective qualifications will be considered for outcomes and the need to achieve piece of written work in response to employment within the sector. non standard entry, however this may a balance of assessment methods a statement, proposition or problem. l Give appropriate credit to application extend the duration of the qualification. across the programme. The details of Other forms of coursework include of skills in the workplace. numerical problem solving exercises, individual module assessment are set How long is the course ? l Provide students with the flexibility, out in the module pro-forma and overall or IT based applications. 1 year. knowledge, motivation, transferable the programme includes, at both levels: l Examination: This is a traditional skills and intellectual awareness examinations; coursework including, format of an unseen paper. It may When will you be attending ? to enable and encourage them to essays, reports, design and IT-based be ‘closed book’ where no resource progress to further HE study and/ exercises; individual and group project material is allowed or ‘open book’ The attendance will be one day per or participate in lifelong learning work; presentations and seminars. where specified text or notes are week. and continuous professional l allowed. development. Project Work: This type of How do you apply ? assessment seeks to integrate l Work Based Learning Portfolio: l If you would like further information, Provide a programme of study the subject matter from different This is a portfolio of evidence advice about the course or support that and assessment strategy that modules and requires the student compiled from the student may be available whilst you study, or recognises and builds on existing to complete the tasks set within employment experience (or work an application form, please contact the skills and experiences and develops the project either as a member of placement). The portfolio has to be Enquiry Team. understanding through both a multi-disciplinary team or as an structured to address the specific academic studies and practical individual. learning outcomes covered by the Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 experiences as both individuals and l Controlled Assignment: This format assessment and is accompanied at Email: [email protected] within project teams. Level 5 by the need for the student

Construction has elements of both project work assessment and traditional to make a presentation.

64 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 65 Foundation Degree Building Services Engineering

Awarded by Liverpool John Moores University

What is the course about ? skills and experiences and develops module handbook which will clearly (Students achieving BSc (Hons) and The overall aim of the programme is understanding through both specify the assessment criteria for that BEng (Hons) who later wish to upgrade to develop knowledge, understanding academic studies and practical module. In addition all assessment their professional membership potential and intellectual and practical skills experiences as both individuals and briefs and instructions will clearly will have the opportunity to pursue an appropriate to a variety of roles within within project teams. specify the assessment criteria for that MSc in Building Services Engineering). the building engineering services l Develop personal qualities assessment. sector. including an understanding of Arrangements for the organisation and What do you need to get on the course ? The specific aims of the Foundation ethical responsibilities and positive management of assessments are to be Degree are to: social attitudes, which are essential conducted by the programme leader. Students who have achieved a for success in the construction The students receive a comprehensive minimum of a 10 units HNC Building l Provide a progressive and coherent industry. timetable of coursework submission Services Engineering will have the route that enables students to l Develop the active participation dates at the start of their academic required entry qualifications. Alternative develop the specialist skills, year, which is reinforced in the qualifications will be considered for knowledge and understanding of employers and industry representatives in the development, assessment briefs. non standard entry, however this may necessary for a range of technical, extend the duration of the qualification. professional, managerial and planning, review and assessment The structure of the assessment plan supervisory roles associated with of the programme. To maintain aims to spread the student workload How long is the course ? a close working relationship with throughout the academic year. Project the Building Services Engineering 1 Year. industry. Professional Bodies and the based assessments should commence building services at large. at the beginning of the academic l When will you be attending ? Enable student engineers The overall and specific aims of the year, assignment type coursework to develop a range of skills, programme can therefore be seen to will occur at regular intervals and the The attendance will be one day per techniques, personal qualities and be directly supporting the College’s examinations occur at the end of the week. attitudes essential for them to make year after all coursework has been and the University’s mission statements How do you apply ? an immediate contribution to their and contributing to the achievement completed. existing or prospective employment of some of both institutions’ strategic If you would like further information, within the Building Services aims. What can this course lead to ? advice about the course or support that Engineering sector. l The FD progressing to the BSc may be available whilst you study, or l Provide students with the flexibility, How will you be assessed ? (Hons) (engineering route) or an application form, please contact the knowledge, motivation, transferable The Foundation Degree in Building the BEng (Hons) is designed to Enquiry Team. skills and intellectual awareness Services Engineering is designed to fulfil the academic requirements Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 to enable and encourage them to conform to LJMU Modular Framework for IEng registration and ACIBSE Email: [email protected] progress to further HE study and/ Regulations. membership grade. or participate in lifelong learning The programme uses a wide range l The FD progressing to the MEng and continuous professional of assessment instruments (as is designed to fulfil the academic development. listed above) and as such there is requirements for CEng registration l Provide a programme of study no one universal set of assessment and MCIBSE membership grade.

Construction and assessment strategy that criteria. At the start of each module recognises and builds on existing the students will be provided with a

66 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 67 Higher National Certificate Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l GCE A Level profile of either strong For the award of a Higher National performance in relevant subject or Certificate a minimum of 8 units must adequate performance in more than be achieved. one GCE subject. Both the above to be supported by GCSE grades at Certain units on the course are Level A - C. essential. The remainder of units are offered from a range of options. l Other related Level 3 qualification. l Access to HE Certificate. How will you be assessed ? l Related work experience. Assessment is by a range of methods An interview will be necessary prior to including assignments, projects, case admission onto the course. studies and practical exercises. How long is the course ? What can this course lead to ? 2 Years or more. A Higher National Certificate is an access qualification to senior positions When will you be attending ? in most disciplines of the Building 1 Day per week. Services Industry. Those gaining a Higher National Certificate are eligible How do you apply ? to join Degree programmes in Building Services Engineering. If you would like further information, advice about the course or support that What do you need to get on the may be available whilst you study, or course ? an application form, please contact the Enquiry Team. Normally at least one of the following giving a minimum of 80 UCAS points Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 where appropriate: Email: [email protected] l NA/NC/ND in appropriate area. l Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma in appropriate vocational area. Construction

68 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 69 Higher National Certificate Construction and the Built Environment

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l GCE A level profile of either strong For the award of a Higher National performance in relevant subject or Certificate a minimum of 8 units must adequate performance in more than be achieved. one GCE subject. Both the above to be supported by GCSE grades at Certain units on the course are Level A - C. essential. The remainder of units are offered from a range of options. l Other related Level 3 qualification. l Access to HE Certificate. How will you be assessed ? l Related work experience. Assessment is by a range of methods including assignments, projects, case How long is the course ? studies and practical exercises. 2 Years or more.

What can this course lead to ? When will you be attending ? A Higher National Certificate is 1 Day per week. an Access qualification to senior positions in most disciplines within the How do you apply ? construction industry. Those gaining a If you would like further information, Higher National Certificate are eligible advice about the course or support that to join a Degree programme leading to may be available whilst you study, or professional status. an application form, please contact the Enquiry Team. What do you need to get on the course ? Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 Normally at least one of the following Email: [email protected] giving a minimum of 80 UCAS points where appropriate: l NA/NC/ND in appropriate area. l Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma in appropriate vocational area. Construction

70 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 71 Higher National Certificate Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l GCE A level profile of either strong For the award of an HNC a minimum of performance in relevant subject or 8 Units must be achieved. adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. Both the above Certain units on the course are to be supported by GCSE grades at essential. The remainder of units are Level A - C. offered from a range of options. l Other related level 3 qualification. How will you be assessed ? l Access to HE Certificate. Assessment is by a range of methods l Related work experience. including assignments, projects, case studies and practical exercises. How long is the course ? 2 Years or more. What can this course lead to ? Students achieving a Higher National When will you be attending ? Certificate Civil Engineering may follow 1 Day per week. various career pathways including the route towards Incorporated Engineer How do you apply ? (I.Eng.) in the Institution of Civil or If you would like further information, Structural Engineers by further studies advice about the course or support that on an accredited Engineering Degree may be available whilst you study, or course. an application form, please contact the Enquiry Team. What do you need to get on the course ? Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 Normally at least one of the following Email: [email protected] giving a minimum of 80 UCAS points where appropriate: l NA/NC/ND in appropriate area. l Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma in appropriate vocational area. Construction

72 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 73 Amy Hulme HNC Construction I began the course in 2008 when I already worked as a Building Control Inspector and I was kindly given the opportunity to have day release to pursue the HNC in Construction. After researching various courses Stockport College provided the most relevant qualification suitable to my role and the best facilities in the locality.

Throughout my two years I studied an array of subjects’ pivotal to construction including Health and Safety which is essential to those working in and around any works. I already had a Building related degree and HND however the HNC gave me an insight and further learning outcomes on subjects previously not covered.

The college provided excellent facilities with a large and informative library and computers accessible for database and research purposes at all times. The course was well structured from semester to semester and progression was achievable with the assistance of the lecturers, their guidance and some hard work. Each module was broken down into two or three sections achieved through essays, group or individual projects and presentations. The lecturers in return provided prompt marking and constructive feedback and criticism.

Since graduating I have undertaken my professional interview and achieved membership with the Association of Building Engineers, something I was wished to achieve once and on the proviso I passed the HNC.

I have many fond memories of my time at Stockport College and recommend the course to anyone who is considering or wishes to have a career in the construction or property sector.

74 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 75 Engineering

Higher National Certificate Aeronautical Engineering

Higher National Diploma Aeronautical Engineering

Higher National Certificate Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Higher National Diploma Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Higher National Certificate Mechanical Engineering

Higher National Diploma Mechanical Engineering

76 77 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Higher National Certificate Aeronautical Engineering

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l Elevated entry to a relevant degree How do you apply ? The HNCs are Level 4 qualifications or honours degree programme If you would like further information, requiring a minimum of 120 l Top Up to an HND advice about the course or support that credits which are realised through l Progression to Incorporated may be available whilst you study, or an mandatory units (Analytical Methods Engineer level via further learning application form, please contact: [Mathematics], Engineering Science John Suggitt or Peter Knowles. and Project), a specialist unit (Aircraft What do you need to get on the John Suggitt System Principles) and option units course ? Tel:0161 296 5442 selected from a ‘menu’ which will 120 UCAS points via: give flexibility for progression to Email: [email protected] l National Cert/Dip/AVCE/GNVQ other HE qualifications, professional Peter Knowles l A/AS-levels qualifications or to employment. Tel: 016 296 5443 l Overseas students, visa* and Email: [email protected] How will you be assessed ? NARIC dependent Continuous assessment (assignment Plus GCSEs C+ English, Maths work) and internal tests and exams. and Science. Students with relevant experience and skills will also be What can this course lead to ? considered. The course provides specialist You will also be given a no-calculator learning linked to professional entry test at interview to determine any body requirements and National support needs you may have. Occupational Standards. It offers a strong, sector-related emphasis * Not a student visa on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite How long is the course ? knowledge and understanding and can 2 Years Part Time (can be studied Full lead to: Time) l National employer recognition When will you be attending ? allowing progression to/in employment in engineering Normally 1 day per week (Thursday, 36 weeks) l National employer recognition allowing progression to employment outside of engineering Engineering

78 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 79 Higher National Diploma Aeronautical Engineering

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l The second or third year of a How do you apply ? The HNDs are Level 5 qualifications relevant degree or honours degree If you would like further information, requiring a minimum of 240 credits programme advice about the course or support that which are realised through mandatory l Progression to Incorporated may be available whilst you study, or an units (Analytical Mathematics, Engineer level via further learning application form, please contact: Engineering Science and Project), John Suggitt or Peter Knowles. What do you need to get on the a specialist unit (Aircraft System John Suggitt Principles ) and option units course ? Tel:0161 296 5442 selected from a ‘menu’ which will 120 UCAS points via: Email: [email protected] give flexibility for progression to l National Cert/Dip/AVCE/GNVQ other HE qualifications, professional Peter Knowles l A/AS-levels

80 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 81 Higher National Certificate Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l Elevated entry to a relevant degree How do you apply ? The HNCs are Level 4 qualifications or honours degree programme If you would like further information, requiring a minimum of 120 credits l Top Up to an HND advice about the course or support that which are realised through mandatory l Progression to Incorporated may be available whilst you study, or an units (Analytical Mathematics, Engineer level via further learning application form, please contact: Engineering Science and Project), John Suggitt or Peter Knowles. a specialist unit (Electrical + What do you need to get on the John Suggitt Electronic Principles) and option course ? Tel:0161 296 5442 units selected from a ‘menu’ which 120 UCAS points via: will give flexibility for progression to Email: [email protected] l National Cert/Dip/AVCE/GNVQ other HE qualifications, professional Peter Knowles l A/AS-levels qualifications or to employment. Tel: 016 296 5443 l Overseas students, visa* and How will you be assessed ? Email: [email protected] NARIC dependent Continuous assessment (assignment Plus GCSEs C+ English, Maths work) and internal tests and exams. and Science. Students with relevant What can this course lead to ? experience and skills will also be considered. The course provides specialist learning linked to professional You will be given a no-calculator entry body requirements and National test at interview to determine any Occupational Standards. It offers support needs you may have. a strong, sector-related emphasis * Not a student visa on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite How long is the course ? knowledge and understanding and can 2 Years Part Time (can be studied Full lead to: Time) l National employer recognition allowing progression to/in When will you be attending ? employment in engineering Normally 1 day per week (Thursday, 36 l National employer recognition weeks) allowing progression to employment outside of engineering Engineering

82 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 83 Higher National Diploma Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? l The second or third year of a How do you apply ? The HNDs are Level 5 qualifications relevant degree or honours degree If you would like further information, requiring a minimum of 240 credits programme advice about the course or support that which are realised through mandatory l Progression to Incorporated may be available whilst you study, or an units (Analytical Mathematics, Engineer level via further learning application form, please contact: Engineering Science and Project), John Suggitt or Peter Knowles. What do you need to get on the a specialist unit (Electrical + John Suggitt Electronic Principles) and option course ? Tel:0161 296 5442 units selected from a ‘menu’ which 120 UCAS points via: Email: [email protected] will give flexibility for progression to l National Cert/Dip/AVCE/GNVQ other HE qualifications, professional Peter Knowles l A/AS-levels qualifications or to employment. Tel: 016 296 5443 l Overseas students, visa* and How will you be assessed ? NARIC dependent Email: [email protected] Continuous assessment (assignment Plus GCSEs C+ English, Maths work) and internal tests and exams. and Science. Students with relevant experience and skills will also be What can this course lead to ? considered. The course provides specialist You will be given a no-calculator entry learning linked to professional test at interview to determine any body requirements and National support needs you may have. Occupational Standards. It offers a strong, sector-related emphasis * Not a student visa on practical skills development How long is the course ? alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding and can 2 Years Full Time (can be studied Part lead to: Time) l National employer recognition When will you be attending ? allowing progression to employment Normally 2 - 2.5 days per week (36 in engineering weeks) l National employer recognition allowing progression to employment outside of engineering Engineering

84 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 85 Higher National Certificate Mechanical Engineering

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? What do you need to get on the How do you apply ? The HNCs are Level 4 qualifications course ? If you would like further information, requiring a minimum of 120 credits 120 UCAS points via: advice about the course or support that which are realised through mandatory l National Cert/Dip/AVCE/GNVQ may be available whilst you study, or an units (Analytical Mathematics, application form, please contact: l Engineering Science and Project), a A/AS-levels John Suggitt or Peter Knowles. specialist unit (Mechanical Principles) l Overseas students, visa* and John Suggitt and option units selected from a ‘menu’ NARIC dependent Tel:0161 296 5442 which will give flexibility for progression Plus GCSEs C+ English, Maths to other HE qualifications, professional and Science. Students with relevant Email: [email protected] qualifications or to employment. experience and skills will also be Peter Knowles considered. How will you be assessed ? Tel: 016 296 5443 You will be given a no-calculator entry Email: [email protected] Continuous assessment (assignment test at interview to determine any work) and internal tests and exams. support needs you may have. What can this course lead to ? * Not a student visa The course provides specialist How long is the course ? learning linked to professional body requirements and National 2 Years Part Time (can be studied Full Occupational Standards. It offers Time) a strong, sector-related emphasis When will you be attending ? on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite Normally 1 day per week (Thursday, 36 knowledge and understanding and can weeks) lead to: l National employer recognition allowing progression to/in employment in engineering l National employer recognition allowing progression to employment outside of engineering l Elevated entry to a relevant degree or honours degree programme l Top Up to an HND l Progression to Incorporated Engineering Engineer level via further learning

86 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 87 Higher National Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? What do you need to get on the How do you apply ? The HNDs are Level 5 qualifications course ? If you would like further information, requiring a minimum of 240 credits 120 UCAS points via: advice about the course or support that which are realised through mandatory l National Cert/Dip/AVCE/GNVQ may be available whilst you study, or an units (Analytical Mathematics, application form, please contact: l Engineering Science and Project), a A/AS-levels John Suggitt or Peter Knowles. specialist unit (Mechanical Principles ) l Overseas students, visa* and John Suggitt and option units selected from a ‘menu’ NARIC dependent Tel:0161 296 5442 which will give flexibility for progression Plus GCSEs C+ English, Maths to other HE qualifications, professional and Science. Students with relevant Email: [email protected] qualifications or to employment. experience and skills will also be Peter Knowles considered. How will you be assessed ? Tel: 016 296 5443 You will be given a no-calculator entry Email: [email protected] Continuous assessment (assignment test at interview to determine any work) and internal tests and exams. support needs you may have. What can this course lead to ? * Not a student visa The course provides specialist How long is the course ? learning linked to professional body requirements and National 2 Years Full Time (can be studied Part Occupational Standards. It offers Time) a strong, sector-related emphasis When will you be attending ? on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite Normally 2 - 2.5 days per week (36 knowledge and understanding and can weeks) lead to: l National employer recognition allowing progression to employment in engineering l National employer recognition allowing progression to employment outside of engineering l The second or third year of a relevant degree or honours degree programme l Progression to Incorporated

Engineering Engineer level via further learning

88 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 89 Course Under Development

Foundation Degree Engineering

What is the course about ? This qualification is intended for those wishing to pursue a career in a variety of types of technical work, such as in: electrical, electronic or communication design, manufacture, operations, aeronautical, maintenance and technical services areas of the engineering industry. The course will equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in an engineering- based industry as well as offering a progression route to appropriate engineering degrees.

Further information If you would like further information on this course under development, please contact Peter Knowles Email: [email protected] Engineering

90 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 91 Forensic Science

Foundation Degree Forensic Science

92 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 93 Foundation Degree Forensic Science

Awarded by the Central University of Lancashire (UCLan)

What is the course about ? What do you need to get on the How do you apply ? The course uses forensic science to course ? Apply through UCAS: teach science and laboratory based Applicants will normally have studied Tel: 0870 112 2211 skills in a vocational setting and aims to science at either National Diploma/ develop your communication skills, and Certificate, Access to Higher Education Web: www.ucas.com practical and analytical skills. or A-level. UCAS Code: F410 Forensic Science The course is made up of modules Applicants should have the equivalent Further information but essentially there are three main of at least one full A-level in Science themes that run through the course - but your application will be considered If you would like further information forensic biology, forensic chemistry and if you can demonstrate a good general about this course please contact the forensic practice; forensic case work is understanding of science and the ability Enquiry Team. embedded into these themes. to enjoy and benefit from degree level Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 studies. We also look for alternative Email: [email protected] How will you be assessed ? or professional qualifications, You must complete 12 modules life experience, motivation and over the two years. The assessment commitment. methods for the modules are different; If you have been out of education for some will be by tests (including multiple a while you may be given a key skills choice questions), some by written assessment so that we can determine assignments, laboratory reports, any study needs to help and support presentations or a combination of you more effectively. these. How long is the course ? What can this course lead to ? 2 Years Those successfully completing the Foundation Degree and the associated When will you be attending ? bridging modules will be eligible to This full-time course will take up the progress to the third year of the BSc equivalent of 3 full days attendance at (Hons) Forensic Science Degree. College each week over 2 years. This The third year of this degree is available contact time should be supplemented on both a full-time or part-time basis, by private study. As a rough guide, daytimes only. The bridging modules when taking into account lectures, are run over a three week period over practical sessions, tutorials and private the summer period, after you have study, reading around the subject or completed the Foundation Degree. preparing assignments, you would The Foundation Degree can also lead need to commit approximately 36 hours per week of your time to succeed. Forensic Science Forensic to direct employment in the science sector.

94 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 95 Healthcare Sciences

Foundation Degree Healthcare Sciences

96 97 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Course Under Development

Foundation Degree Healthcare Sciences

What is the course about ? Further information Healthcare Sciences involves the If you would like further information on study of various biological and medical this course under development, please subjects relevant to our understanding contact Steve Kluczewski of human health and disease. Email: [email protected] Healthcare Scientists are essential members of the modern healthcare team and in collaboration with doctors, nurses and other professions allied to medicine, aid in the diagnosis of disease. This 2 year programme (with possible longer part time options) will cover topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Cells and Tissue Science, Haematology and Immunology, Tissues and Transplantation, Transfusion Science, Biology of Disease, Introduction to Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Essential Biological Chemistry and Research Methods. The Foundation Degree will be ideal for those wishing to pursue a practical scientific career in the NHS and also provides an opportunity to top-up to an appropriate BSc degree programme, for example, Biomedical Sciences, once the course has been successfully completed. Healthcare Sciences

98 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 99 Health & Social Care, Social Work

BA (Hons) Health and Social Care

BA (Hons) Social Work

100 101 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 BA (Hons) Health and Social Care

Awarded by the University of Chester

What is the course about ? How will you be assessed ? What do you need to get on the When will you be attending ? At level 4 you will learn about the Units are assessed through a mixture course ? Full time students will attend college on underpinnng principles, theories and of assignments types. You can expect 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above, a Wednesday and Thursday, Tuesdays legislation related to working in social to write essays and reports, deliver one of which must be English. will be spent on a work placement, and care. You will study theories related to presentations and seminar papers, and A minimum of 160 UCAS points, which Monday and Friday will be allocated for lifespan development, aspects of social sit ‘seen’ examinations. Assignments can come from A level (a minimum of private study. policy related to provision for vulnerable have been carefully designed to 60 points must be from A2), National Part time students will attend on groups, health and psychological well support students’ emerging skills in Diploma or Certificate etc. a Tuesday evening at level 4, and being and effective multi disciplinary independent thinking and learning, Monday evening for level 5. Level 6 work methods. and focus on the development of Successful application is subject to satisfactory recent police clearance attendance will be negotiated at the At level 5 issues related to equality, professional skills likely to secure time. successful employment in the sector. (CRB certificate) at the point of rights and discrimination, leadership enrolment. (Must be within 12 months and management and safeguarding How do you apply ? What can this course lead to ? prior to enrolment). are explored, and you will also learn Apply through UCAS: Some graduates will choose to go on to about how to conduct a piece of How long is the course ? Tel: 0870 112 2211 research, equipping you with the post graduate study and training such as a Masters degree in Social Work. Three years full time. It is also possible Web: www.ucas.com skills to undertake your own research to study on a part time basis. There are at level 6. Alongside your research This degree will present opportunities three levels in total, and each level can Further information project/dissertation at level 6, you will for graduates to work in Health, Education or Social Care fields. be completed over two years as a part If you would like further information also examine theories of criminology, time student. including media representations of There are a number of career about this course please contact the criminal activity. opportunities in the statutory, private It is possible to switch between full and Enquiry Team. and voluntary sector, all of which part time at the end of completing a Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 Concepts of mental health and level. For example, you may wish to strategies to support this are also continue to grow and diversify. The list Email: [email protected] of potential career opportunities for a study on a part time basis for the first studied at level 6. You will explore two levels (four years of one evening international perspectives of family, Social Care graduate is very long, and growing - by the time you graduate per week), but then switch to full time gender and society; looking at for the final year. different interpretations of gender and there will no doubt be new jobs comparative patterns of family structure developed that are not, at present, in and practice. Finally, current issues existence! related to social care will be explored to ensure graduates of the programme are at the ‘cutting edge’ of recent debate, government initiatives and legislation. Health & Social Care, Work

102 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 103 BA (Hons) Social Work

Awarded by the University of Chester

What is the course about ? Practice Placement 1 This involves children, young people and adults. Applicants that meet the minimum For 2013 start this is subject to students undertaking 40 days of Students will learn about the range of entry requirements are scored on validation from The University of practice in a voluntary organisation interventions and services which are the following criteria on the personal Chester and HCPC. The course which provides services to meet provided to meet people’s needs. statement. will be subject to change following people’s social care needs. Dissertation This module requires recommendations from social work Year 2 Working with People 1: students to select a topic of their l Ability to present a coherent reform board. Please keep checking Assessment: Purpose, Process choice and to undertake an 8,000 word statement of relevant experiences the website for any updates regarding research study. and Approach This module provides l validation and course information Awareness of discrimination as a students with an opportunity to Practice Placement 3 In this module, factor that influences experience Year 1 (Level 4) understand the assessment process students will have the opportunity l and the formulation of a care plan. of applying their learning from the Demonstrates an understanding of Skills for Practice This module what social workers do will enable students to develop some Practice Placement 2 This involves programme to practice. They will be of the Key Skills, and in particular students undertaking 80 days of expected to take responsibility for Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interpersonal skills, and will enable practice in a voluntary or statutory more complex work and demonstrate attend a group interview, will be asked students to learn about the range of organisation. Students will be able to qualifying levels of practice. to complete a written task and an services that are provided to people work directly with service users and individual interview, which will consider who experience difficulties in their lives. carers, assessing and meeting their How will you be assessed ? the applicant’s attributes, background, motivation and suitability for social work. People, Society and Social needs. Assignments, Examinations, Practice Divisions This module will introduce Social Work Law and Ethics In Portfolio , Presentations, Group The interview follows an Equal students to psychology, sociology and this module, students will be able to activities. Opportunities format in that all applicants are asked the same social policy and explore the way in critically analyse how law, ethics and What can this course lead to ? which the social sciences can inform policy relate to practice situations. questions. social work practice. MA, all careers in Social Work and Suitable reference from either an The Critical Practitioner This related professions. Social Work Law and Policy This module will enable students to focus academic tutor or a work-based supervisor. module will enable students to learn on their individual progress in working What do you need to get on the about the legal system and the main towards becoming a critically reflective course ? Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced legislation, government guidance and practitioner. It will also enable students Disclosure from the Criminal Records A minimum of 240 - 280 UCAS points, social policies which impact on the to critically explore evidence based Bureau, Declaration of Medical Issues Level 2 English and Maths at grade C provision of social work services. and research orientated approaches form and self declaration form. or above, Level 3 qualifications such as to their social work practice. Students Social Work Methods, Models and 3 A Levels, Access to HE (e.g. Health & Please note it is not possible to Defer will utilise this module to propose their Theories This module will provide Social Care), BTEC National Diploma/ this course once an offer has been dissertation study which is undertaken students with an opportunity to explore Certificate: merit/distinction profile. made and accepted. the range of methods, models and in Year 3. A full and comprehensive personal theories which are used by social Year 3 Working with People 2: statement describing your experience, continued on next page >> workers to underpin their practice. It Social Work Interventions In this skills, previous experience of social will introduce students to the National module, students will explore the

Health & Social Care, Work work and why you wish to undertake Occupational Standards for Social issues which are involved in protecting the course. Work.

104 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 105 BA (Hons) Social Work

Awarded by the University of Chester

>> continued from previous page How do you apply ? Full-time route How long is the course ? Apply through UCAS: Full Time - 3 years Tel: 0870 112 2211 Part Time - 4.5 - 5 years Web: www.ucas.com Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the BA (Hons) social Work will be taught at Stockport UCAS Code: L501 Social Work College subject to validation by the Part-time route University of Chester. contact the Enquiry Team and ask for an application form. When will you be attending ? Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 Full time students attend 3 days per week but are expected to be available Email: [email protected] for 5 days. Part time students attend 2 Please do not fill in an online days per week. application as you need to send a Please note that from 2013 the degree personal statement and there is no in Social Work will be changing in light space for this online. of recommendations from the Social Late applications will be considered on Work Reform Board. availability of spaces only. Health & Social Care, Work

106 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 107 Courses Under Development

BA (Hons) Foundation Degree Mental Health Youth Justice Youth Justice Practice What is the course about ? What is the course about ? What is the course about ? The BA (Hons) Youth Justice has The Foundation Degree in Youth This course will look at the changing been designed to build upon and Justice is specifically tailored for face of mental health practice. complement the Youth Justice those who have a particular interest Areas of study will include: foundation degree, enabling students in working with young people who l to progress and achieve a full honours offend, or who are at risk of offending. Mental health and legislation l degree. This degree allows you to The course links theory to practice by Mental Health and Social Policy l develop a deeper understanding of the including placements, visits to courts Values and work in mental health subject, and the ability to evaluate a and prisons and guest speakers from settings l variety of arguments and assumptions a range of relevant criminal justice Professional and Reflective Practice l related to the topic. fields. Working with families and carers l The law and the youth justice This course will have a practical focus Areas of study will include: system and examine the contemporary issues l Child and Adolescent Development l Multi-Agency work that future practitioners will face when l Ethics and Values in a Professional l Transitions working in a youth justice context. You Context will follow the same teaching modules Further information l History and development of the for Years One and Two that will be Youth Justice System If you would like further information on delivered on the Foundation Degree in l Rights, Responsibilities and the this course under development, please Youth Justice. Legal Framework contact Frank Cusack Modules delivered on the full-time BA l Social Inclusion and Youth Crime Email: [email protected] (Hons) in Youth Justice course will be: l Effective Practice and Quality l Victims, Victimology and Assurance Restorative Justice l Communication Skills and l Law, Sentencing the Media and the Preparation for Multi-Agency Courts Working l The Implementation of Effective l Transitions and the Secure Estate Youth Justice Practice l Report Writing and Assessment l Independent Study, case study or l Research and Evidence-Based dissertation Practice. Further information Further information If you would like further information on If you would like further information on this course under development, please this course under development, please Health & Social Care, Work contact Richard Kempster contact Richard Kempster Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 108 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 109 Teaching

Diploma Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

110 111 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 Diploma Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Awarded by Edexcel

What is the course about ? What can this course lead to ? When will you be attending ? You will need a total of 120 credits to On completion of the programme You will be attending for one 3-hour achieve this qualification. This includes you will have the opportunity to claim session per week. Additionally you will 7 mandatory units and 2 option units. Qualified Learning & Skills (QTLS) be supported by individual tutorials and The mandatory units are: status through a recognition process lesson observations. managed by the Institute of Learning. l Preparing to teach in the Lifelong This qualification can be used to How do you apply ? Learning Sector gain QTLS and Licence to Practice. If you would like further information, l Planning and Enabling Learning Further information can be found advice about the course or support that l Enabling Learning and Assessment on the LLUK website: www.lluk.org. may be available whilst you study, or l Theories and Principles for Planning uk and the Institute for Learning an application form, please contact the and Enabling Learning website: www.ifl.ac.uk Enquiry Team. l Continuing Personal Professional What do you need to get on the Tel: 0300 300 0090 or 0161 958 3448 Development course ? Email: [email protected] l Curriculum Development for Your profile will include one of the Inclusive Practice following: l Wider Professional Practice l A standard of literacy and numeracy The option units will be chosen to be supported by general education practical and help you settle into your equivalent to GCSE grade A*- C lecturing role and with the preparation l Other related Level 4 qualification of teaching materials. or equivalent in the area of specialisms. How will you be assessed ? All learners should undertake an initial The Diploma is internally assessed assessment of their language, literacy and will be based on demonstrating and numeracy skills, as all teachers are the ability to apply the knowledge and required to be assessed against the understanding in a practical teaching minimum core of teachers’ knowledge, context. The emphasis is on the ability understanding and personal skills. to develop and apply the skills and knowledge required in the successful How long is the course ? delivery of learning. Part of the The course lasts for 2 years. assessment is successfully completing eight practical teaching observations. Teaching

112 Stockport College Higher Education Prospectus 2013 113 How to Get Here

Location Travel by Car The Town Centre Campus is situated on Student parking is available at Booth Wellington Road South (A6), just south Street, about 10mins walk from the of Stockport Town Centre. campus. All College parking is by permit only: visitors should make prior Access for Pedestrians arrangements with the College. Parking The main Reception is located on is available within the precinct for disabled Wellington Road South. Reception may drivers (‘Blue Badge’ holders) also be accessed from Greek Street via Royal George Street. Key to map A Staff Parking, Royal George Street Access for Cyclists Access for cyclists is via Greek Street B Staff and Student Parking, Booth Street and Royal George Street. Covered cycle Disabled Parking racks and cycle lockers are located close to the rear of Reception within the P Public Parking campus. 1 Bus Station Travel by Bus 2 Train Station Frequent local bus services operate 3 Town Hall along Wellington Road South, Greek Street and Shaw Heath. Districts served 4 Police Station by direct buses include: Adswood, 5 Merseyway Shopping Centre Bramhall, Cheadle, Hazel Grove, Heaton Moor, New Mills, Reddish and 6 Grand Central Wythenshawe. 7 Pyramid Building Other services are available at Stockport Central Bus Station and/or Stockport 8 Stockport County FC Town Centre, about 10mins walk from the campus.

Travel by Train Stockport Railway Station is served by numerous local, regional and inter-city trains providing direct links to many parts of the country. The station is about 10mins walk from the campus. A frequent service operates to/from Manchester – journey time about 8mins.

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Stockport College Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UQ Main Enquiry Line: 0300 300 0090 Minicom No: 0161 958 3102 Fax: 0161 480 6636 Website: www.stockport.ac.uk

Open Evenings for 2012/13 Thursday 25th October 2012, 5pm-8pm Thursday 29th November 2012, 5pm-8pm Thursday 7th February 2013, 5pm-7pm Thursday 13th June 2013, 5pm-7pm

Subject to change. Please check the website to confirm dates.