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Welcome to Uxbridge College 2 Our Student Presidents 3 Why Choose Uxbridge College? 4 Now is Your Time 6 Fantastic Facilities 8 Careers Advice & Guidance 10 Supporting You to Succeed 12 Study Programmes 14 Higher Education 16 New for 2020 18 Expert Staff 20 Apprenticeships 22 COURSE INFORMATION Access to Higher Education 24 A Levels & GCSEs 28 Art, Design, Graphics & Fashion 32 Beauty Therapy 38 Building Services, Plumbing & Electrical 44 Business & Accounting 52 Childcare 60 Computing, Games Development & Digital Applications 64 Engineering 76 ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages 84 Hairdressing 88 Health & Social Care 94 Media, Video Production, Journalism & Games Design 100 Motor Vehicle Maintenance 106 The information in this prospectus was Music 110 correct at time of publication - Oct 2019. Performing Arts & Dance 114 Uxbridge College issues this information as Professional Cookery & Hospitality 118 a general guide to its policies and facilities Public Services 122 and reserves the right to modify or alter, without prior notice, any of the contents Science 126 herein or otherwise advertised. Skills for Independence & Foundation Studies 130 The College regularly reviews its offer, and Sport 134 therefore courses, qualifications, facilities Travel & Tourism 140 and fees may be subject to change. Please contact the Careers Team on Fees & Costs 146 01895 853333 or visit our website for Financial Assistance 147 the latest information. How to Apply 148 Welcome to Uxbridge College and thank you for taking the time to find out a bit more about us. Choosing a college is an important decision and there are lots of things to consider when thinking about your next steps. You want to ensure you choose the right course that interests you and prepares you for a fantastic future, be that onto higher level courses at college or university, into work or onto an apprenticeship and that it includes a work placement to prepare you for the world of work and teaches you the skills that employers are looking for. You also need to know that there is support available inside and outside of the class- room plus opportunities to get involved in social activities - so you can have some fun whilst you study. At Uxbridge College we offer you all of that and much more! This guide provides you with information about our wide range of courses, including two brand new T Level qualifications, which we are the only FE College in London to offer! You can find out about our excellent teaching, industry-experienced staff, impressive facilities, links with employers and the additional activities you can get involved in including business challenges, volunteering opportunities and sports activities. Plus, our students will share what they love about their college experience! We are really proud to be the number 1 college in London with the highest success rates for 16-18 year olds*, which is great news as you know that Uxbridge College students get results. Find out more about the exciting opportunities waiting for you - visit our website, come to an Open Day or have a chat with our Careers Team. I hope to welcome you to Uxbridge College and best of luck with your future plans. Dr Darrell DeSouza Principal and CEO. * Number 1 in London based on Department for Education (DfE) achievement data for 16-18 provision in 2017/18, published March 2019. SUZANNE I am more than honoured to be elected to this presidential role and being able to represent the voice of the students on the Uxbridge Campus. I take this opportunity and hope to make a memorable impact on the College. I will make sure that I bring unity and support to further the relation between the College and the students. Uxbridge College is an amazing educational institution and it is more than just a stepping stone. Uxbridge College helps to shape and prepare us all for our future destinations. It will be a privilege working with the Student Council and governors and I wish you all the best for this academic year. NAVNEET I am honoured to be the Student President and part of the Student Council at Hayes Campus. I feel very privileged to be elected for this year because it has given me an opportunity to be more involved with the requirements of the campus and the responsibility to bear the voice of the students. My aim is to inspire each and every individual to do their best and eventually make the College a better place than it already is. I feel that the college life of a student is very important as this is the time that they pave their paths into the future, so it is very important to me to make sure that students have the positivity and assurance in College to shape up as the stars of tomorrow. HCUC - A MERGER BETWEEN UXBRIDGE COLLEGE AND HARROW COLLEGE On 1 August 2017 Uxbridge College and Harrow College merged to become HCUC. The colleges are part of the same organisation and work together to provide the best opportunities for our students. Although we are part of the same organisation, the colleges keep their individual names. We are still known as Uxbridge College and our students will study on one of our two campuses in Uxbridge and Hayes. 3 FANTASTIC FACILITIES HIGH-QUALITY Your learning is complemented by the TEACHING state-of-the-art facilities we provide. We have heavily invested in our campuses to At Uxbridge College, you will receive provide you with the latest technology and outstanding teaching through our cohort industry-standard facilities to support your of highly qualified, industry experienced learning. You will study in modern campuses teaching staff, many with doctorates and with libraries, sports hall, gyms, cafeterias, master’s degrees. They will challenge and workshops, hi-tech smart classrooms, stimulate you to motivate you to learn studios, salons, computer centres, labs, independently, think critically and work to student lounges and more. business standards. This will make you ready for HE, university and the workplace. STUDENT WELLBEING We take your safeguarding and wellbeing seriously and provide a safe and secure environment for you. Our Safeguarding Team will help you stay safe and healthy and we follow the government’s Prevent guidelines. We encourage parents, guardians and carers to support you and we keep them informed of your progress. 4 EXPERIENCE UNIQUE OUR FULL EXPERIENCES SUPPORT College is not just about your course but your overall development too. This year We offer a range of student support our students have put on their own shows, services in College. Our Careers Team, designed campaigns, undertaken employer will help you with your decision on to branded assignments, organised contests the next level course, into HE, on to an and volunteered at events. With such apprenticeship or into work. Our Learning involvement, you will gain invaluable Support Team provides additional tuition for insight, great experiences and build your students who might need extra help. Our skills and self-confidence along the way. Student Support Team are here to provide help and advice on financial, welfare and personal issues. BE A PART OF THE TOP COLLEGE IN LONDON Uxbridge College, is the Number 1 college* in London for 16-18 achievement. It’s also, the only FE college in London chosen to deliver the government’s new T Level courses, and one of 12 institutions nationally to have been selected to run an Institute of Technology (IoT). So when you join Uxbridge College, you know you are part of a top college in London! EXCELLENT YOUR FUTURE INDUSTRY LINKS STARTS HERE We have excellent links with local and Our programmes, courses and national employers which helps us to apprenticeships are a starting point for your provide you with a curriculum enriched journey onto a fantastic career. At Uxbridge by employer led workshops, assignments, College, you can progress on to the next on-site visits, work placements, talks by level of your course, join university, take on industry experts and more. You will gain an apprenticeship or get into employment. the knowledge and skills that you need to Your Future Starts Here. kick start your future career. 5 BEING A STUDENT IS AN EXCITING PHASE IN YOUR LIFE AND IT’S UP TO YOU TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT. BE A PART OF THE ACTION AND ENRICH YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE BY GETTING INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES & EVENTS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. BUDDING ENTREPRENEUR Are you thinking about starting your own business in the future? Get involved in work projects, participate in enterprise challenges and events, take the lead on assignments and gain skills to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. VOLUNTEER YOURSELF If you want to try something new, volunteering is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, help the community and add to your personal development. What’s more it looks good on your CV and can help with your UCAS application too! KEEP YOUR MIND & BODY HEALTHY Keep fit and healthy with a discounted membership to our ‘More Energy’ gyms. Situated at both campuses, our gyms are equipped with the latest cardio and resistance equipment. 6 As well as working hard to get a great qualification, college is about meeting new people and getting involved in the whole experience! HAVE YOUR SAY Your opinions matter to us. We encourage you to share your views and put your thoughts forward and you can help shape college life in and out of the classroom. Sign up to be a Tutor Rep and represent others in your class, or join the Student Council to get involved in student governance. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN If you wish to work while you learn, we can help you apply for a part-time, voluntary or seasonal role.