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2021 Virtual Open Events 7 January 4.30 – 6.30pm 11 March 4.30 – 6.30pm 30 June 4.30 – 6.30pm HE Taster Week 10 – 13 May To find out more visit croydonuniversitycentre.ac.uk Croydon University Centre An outstanding centre of teaching, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique setting – a university In partnership with the University of centre like no other. Roehampton 1/3 87% of our students of students agree achieve a 1st or 2.1 that timetables are degree outcome flexible and work with their busy lives Graduate data 2019/20 92% of degree students said their course challenged them to achieve their best work Top 10 Our degree courses are validated by one of London’s top 10 universities Contents Degree Courses 06 We are very proud of our long history of delivering higher Why Choose Croydon? education courses right here in the heart of Croydon. Why choose Croydon University? 06 Business & Management 16 Hear why our We are passionate about offering high quality, affordable Top reasons to study with us Criminology, Psychology & students choose the university degree and higher national courses directly to 18 Social Justice University Centre our community and those from further afield. Why choose Croydon? 08 Early Childhood Studies Higher Education can be life changing. Studying a higher Discover Croydon 20 education course at our bespoke university centre will not Public Health & Social Care 22 only allow you to gain a qualification, it will give you the Adult Nursing opportunity to change your life by opening up career University of Roehampton 24 opportunities and broadening your horizons. It will give you 10 An exciting new partnership 12 the opportunity to meet likeminded people and to become part of our student community. A place where you can learn, Meet the study, collaborate and socialise. Program Leaders 12 Higher Education Program Leaders Meet the educational team Hands-on learning Our courses are designed with you, the student, in mind. We Courses with industry experts have recently partnered with the University of Roehampton Why study for a degree? – one of the top ten universities in London. This collaborative 14 partnership has allowed us the opportunity to update our Find a degree course to suit you Level 4 HNC Business & 28 degree courses and incorporate important employability Management elements and essential academic skills within it. This will Why study for a 26 allow you a real opportunity to further your career ambitions Higher Education course Level 4 HNC Construction 30 or progress to postgraduate opportunities beyond Croydon. Find a HNC course to suit you Level 4 HNC Business 32 14 Our staff is what makes our university centre such a unique Level 4 HNC Engineering 34 Courses available place to study. Our lecturers and tutors are approachable, Access courses 40 2021/22 knowledgeable and subject experts. Many come with Preparing you for University Level 4 HNC Art & Design 36 valuable industry experience, giving you an insight into real Level 5 Diploma in 38 Our courses for the world scenarios. But it doesn’t stop there - when you join us Higher apprenticeships coming year in your first year, you will have access to a personal tutor to 42 Education and Training guide you on your academic journey. We know studying at Earn while you learn degree level is a challenge and will take a lot of hard work and dedication but we will support you as much as we can. Student services We are very excited that from September 2021 students will 44 have the opportunity to study Adult Nursing right here at Supporting you to study 10 our Croydon campus. This has been a long-held ambition of ours and together with the University of Roehampton this is Fees and funding 45 now being realised. We are installing a state-of-the-art clinical Managing your money simulation nursing suite which will allow our first cohort of nursing students the opportunity to gain valuable insights How to apply An exciting new partnership and experience whilst on campus. 46 with University of Roehampton Our admissions process Croydon University Centre is where it starts. We look forward to welcoming you into our student community. Contact us 48 Caireen Mitchell Join us on Social Principal and Chief Executive Follow us on social media to keep up to date with our latest news, events and find Check out out more about Croydon University Centre our virtual tour 04 Where Careers Are Made Apply now at croydonuniversitycentre.ac.uk 06 Why Croydon University Centre? Here are a few reasons to choose to study with us. Location Career We are in the centre Focussed of Croydon, south We are committed to London’s most vibrant improving your career borough. opportunities. As Individual Smaller Class Learn from as you are Sizes Industry Experts Everything at the We pride ourselves on Our courses are taught University Centre is providing smaller class by well qualified experts designed around you sizes, which is different and are committed to as the student. from other universities. ensuring you reach your potential. Transport Links Best Value The University Centre Our degree programmes, is conveniently close to validated by the University East Croydon station of Roehampton, are and on the town’s tram competitively priced and network. lead to great employment prospects. The Cultural Great Facilities Student Offering We offer a state-of-the- Support The University Centre is art Learning Resource Feeling you belong here situated opposite Boxpark Centre and library, matters. Our student at the heart of the town’s lecture theatres and support team is on hand cultural quarter. social learning spaces. to help you progress your career. 06 Where Careers Are Made Apply now at croydonuniversitycentre.ac.uk 07 Fairfield Halls entertainment & conference centre Great shopping Street art & culture Boxpark food outlet We are based in the heart of Croydon - a thriving, diverse area, with one of the largest populations in London with more than 380,000 residents and the largest youth population in the capital. Studying in Croydon means socialising in Croydon and you’ll be able to enjoy unique opportunities to eat in the restaurants, bistros and cafes showcasing Croydon’s diverse communities, and socialise in the popular bars and pubs that sit alongside major chains including Nandos, Five Guys and Pizza Express and pop-up food outlet Boxpark. Throughout the year you’ll be able to attend festivals, live theatre and music on your doorstep. You’ll also be East Croydon studying in the borough home to one of the largest street train & tram station art collections in Europe – the Croydon Collection. There are also more than 120 parks for you to relax and unwind in. Looking ahead to your future career ambitions, Croydon has been dubbed the ‘Silicon Valley of the South’ and is a great place to start your career. There are more than 14,000 businesses here in our borough, which is a leading hub for creative tech start-ups and businesses. We are also well- Croydon Town Hall, Library & Museum connected to Central London, Greater London, the South East and further afield. From East Croydon you can catch the train into London Bridge, London Victoria or Gatwick Coffee shops & restaurants Airport in less than 20 minutes and we are also connected offer highstreet names as by London Buses, London Overground services and the well as local independents capital’s only tram network. 08 Where Careers Are Made Apply now at croydonuniversitycentre.ac.uk 09 A new partnership University of Developing for the with the University Roehampton of Roehampton degree courses: Subject to validation Future Croydon University Centre is celebrating ten years of being a unique university centre delivering higher education to our community. Part of this celebration is A new University of Roehampton BSc in Adult the unveiling of a new logo, a new brand and a new partnership. Croydon College Nursing will be available for students to apply and its university centre have formed a new collaborative partnership with the for, with the campus based at Croydon College. University of Roehampton. This partnership includes three exciting projects: BA (Hons) Validated university degrees Business & From September 2021, Croydon University Centre will be offering university degrees Management validated by the University of Roehampton offering students the opportunity to study current programmes in our university centre. Courses are designed and developed by Croydon academics and quality assured by Roehampton. Bringing nursing degrees to Croydon Students will be able to study a degree in Adult Nursing at Croydon University Centre’s new dedicated clinical simulation nursing centre from September 2021. This programme will be delivered by the University of Roehampton’s nursing education BA (Hons) team right here in Croydon. The College has invested in a £1 million dedicated nursing suite which include realistic community and in-hospital settings. Here students will Early safely practice clinical skills with other students, service users, role players and hi-tech patient simulators under the guidance of experienced clinical and academic staff. Childhood Students will also take part in placements at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and other local settings. Studies Roehampton Study Centre In recognition of the need for a safe, local place to learn during the current public health situation, a new University of Roehampton Study Centre has been created on the Croydon College campus. This Study Centre was opened this academic year to enable former Croydon College students who are enrolled on University of Roehampton courses a safe and welcoming place to study and attend online sessions. This pilot BA (Hons) project showcases the collaborative nature of the partnership and its innovative ways to make education accessible to all during these extraordinary times.