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WHY STRANMILLIS?
SATISFACTION STUDENT RETENTION WORK-BASED PLACEMENT GLOBAL CAMPUS Joint number 1 in Northern Stranmillis has one of the 100% of our students undertake Learn with and from Ireland for student satisfaction highest student retention an extensive programme of work students from over 20 (NSS). rates (98%) in the UK. placements. different countries.
STUDY ABROAD ECO CAMPUS STRAN HALLS RESEARCH EXCELLENCE QUALITY ASSURED 32% of our students The College is the first HEI Unique catered 72% of research outputs QAA assessment reaffirmed undertake a study abroad in Northern Ireland to be accommodation and affordable deemed internationally excellent the highest quality of teaching experience. awarded EcoCampus status. student living. (REF 2014). and learning.
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CONTENTS SHAPING EDUCATION IS THE YOUR WORLD MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD. Nelson Mandela LIVE WORK Education impacts every one of us and has the power to Your Home Away from Home 6 An Investment in Your Future 28 Your Belfast 8 Bursaries and Scholarships 30 transform the lives of children, young people, families and whole communities. Stranmillis University College has a long heritage STUDY COURSES and reputation for leading and driving innovation in education.
Space for You 10 Explore Our Courses 32 For almost 100 years, we have been at the forefront of education research, Supporting You 12 Entrance Requirements 33 scholarship and teaching; shaping educational best and next practice, unlocking the potential of children and young people and building better Your Students’ Union 14 BEd Primary 34 futures for all. What Our Students Say 16 BEd Post-Primary 36 Your Learning Environment 20 BSc Health, Physical Activity At Stranmillis, our teaching, our scholarship, our research and our approach Shaping, Unlocking, Building 22 and Sport 42 are focused on equipping you with the skills, knowledge and experience to Broadening Your Horizons 24 BA Early Childhood Studies 44 become an outstanding educator. Those transferable skills, and the ability to Shaping Your Future 26 PGCE Early Years Education 44 communicate, inspire and innovate, make our graduates highly sought after in Foundation Degrees 50 various fields, within education and many other sectors. M-level Study 54 Our exceptional academic team and support staff are passionate about education; a passion to inspire you, challenge you and support you to become NEXT a creative thinker and learning leader.
Application and Admission 56 Stranmillis is a specialist institution, but one that is making a big impact globally. Choosing to study at Stranmillis opens up a world of opportunities. Shape your world, and help shape a better future for all, with us. Professor Anne Heaslett PRINCIPAL
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LOCATION Our six halls of residence are located on campus, providing safe, YOUR HOME secure student accommodation. Set in 18 hectares of stunning grounds on the banks of the AWAY FROM River Lagan, Stran Halls are conveniently located in the Queen’s student quarter, within walking HOME distance of everything Belfast has to offer and with excellent access to rail and bus networks. Breakfast and Living in student halls can be one dinner 7 days of the best and most memorable a week experiences of university life, especially FOOD when you are studying in a vibrant ROOMS Stran Halls is catered, taking the hassle out of city like Belfast. Open to students from Stran Halls has 469 modern, cooking, washing up and fully furnished, single occupancy any university or college, Stran Halls trips to the supermarket, bedrooms with a choice of offers a unique, catered, student living leaving you more time for shared or ensuite bathrooms socialising and studying. package that allows you to make the and access to communal kitchen Catering includes a cooked facilities. All bed linen is supplied most of your time at university. breakfast and 3-course and laundered on a weekly evening meal, seven days basis and communal areas, such a week (term-time) in • 469 fully furnished single bedrooms as showers, are cleaned daily. ‘Chatz’ restaurant. • Breakfast and dinner, 7 days a week If you and your friends want (term-time) bedrooms close to each other, • 37/38 week contracts we’ll arrange it! • All utility bills included • High speed WiFi in room • Bed linen supplied and laundered • 2 FREE evening short classes AFFORDABLE LIVING • FREE gym membership (£20 enrolment Bed, food, utilities, WiFi and extra fee applies) benefits such as gym membership and • Cleaning of communal areas free evening short courses; Stran Halls has it covered. The most affordable • Extensive on-campus facilities student halls package, Stran Halls is the only halls accommodation in Belfast that allows you to live within the maximum maintenance grant when living away from home.
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CULTURED A city full of heritage, culture and craic, Belfast is now a tourist hotspot and has been ranked the number one place to visit by YOUR Lonely Planet and Best UK City by the Guardian and Observer. BELFAST
Voted the best place to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet, and one of the least expensive cities in the UK to live in, Belfast is the perfect place to study. With the campus located just 1.5 miles from the city centre, everything Belfast has to offer is on your doorstep. £ WELCOMING AFFORDABLE Famed for its humour and Belfast has the lowest cost LIVELY of living in the UK (Mercer) warm welcome, Belfast is a and the lowest student rent of Compact, vibrant and dynamic, Belfast is lauded by city that welcomes you with any city in the UK (NatWest Lonely Planet for its energy, lively atmosphere and its open arms and has been Student Living Index). ‘dynamic young population that keeps the city on trend.’ ranked as the second safest city in the world.
BUZZING Entertainment, food, music, nightlife. From the cobblestone streets of the Cathedral Quarter to the waterfront and entertainment hub of the Titanic Quarter; the student heartbeat of Queen’s Quarter to the clubs, pubs and shopping of the city centre, Belfast has it all and more.
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STUDY Over the past couple of years, the College SPACE has invested heavily in creating world-class teaching and learning spaces. Our virtual learning environment, interactive teaching FOR YOU technologies, library and study resources as well as integrated communication systems are designed to help you succeed and ensure The Stranmillis campus is a place that you have everything you need for formal, of remarkable beauty and interest. group and independent study. Listed buildings and modern teaching spaces; beautiful grounds with ponds, woodlands and open green spaces; RELAX UNWIND great facilities to help you develop When you walk through the When it’s time to unwind, your sporting, art, drama or musical gates of the College, it is easy Betty’s coffee shop, forget that you are so close Scholars Bar, Cyber-Tub, talents; and social spaces to eat, drink to the heart of Belfast. Set Chatz and the Students’ and enjoy some downtime with friends in 18 hectares of woodland, Union are lively social combine to create a unique campus the campus is a peaceful, spaces to meet and spend conservation-designated time with friends. If you and community for you to study, relax, haven that has been awarded are looking for something unwind and express yourself. EcoCampus status. Whether it’s a bit more active, you can for a walk to clear your mind or hit the gym, sports hall or finding a peaceful spot to simply dance studio or enrol in sit back and relax, the campus one of the many health is a stunning canvas to explore and fitness short courses and enjoy. available on campus.
EXPRESS If you have a passion for art, design, music or drama, the College has specialist resources to enable you to express yourself and develop ECO CAMPUS your talents. Facilities include a 260-seat drama theatre, a music suite with extensive recital The College is first HEI and individual practice rooms and dedicated in Northern Ireland to studios for ceramics, textiles, art and design; be awarded EcoCampus and if you love performing, there are a wealth of status. opportunities to showcase your talents from panto to choir, Stran does Strictly to Music@Stran.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORTING Our friendly, experienced team offer a broad range of health, well-being, academic and YOU personal support services including: • Disability Support We recognise that no two students • Communication Support Centre are the same. Whilst many students • Counselling and Wellbeing Services will never need to use the services • Occupational Health and referral to provided by our Student Support team, specialised support if you do, the team is on hand to help • Student finance guidance and support, CHAPLAINCY provide a listening ear, whether it’s including money matters, bursaries and scholarships. The College has a strong for support with personal or health ethos of diversity and mutual concerns, studies or financial guidance. understanding and pastoral care, and our chaplains COMMUNICATIONS welcome and provide pastoral support to students from all
SKILLS CENTRE faiths, denominations, beliefs The Centre provides individual and group and backgrounds. tuition to help and support students develop their writing and communication skills. The Centre is staffed by trained peer tutors. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Our Disability Support Service offers guidance and signposting to relevant internal and external support and PEER MENTORING resources for students with a disability or Who better to and help you settle in to specific learning college life than a fellow student? All difficulty. freshers are allocated a peer mentor, who is a current student on a similar degree programme.
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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT The Union is incredibly important to the social YOUR life of the College and organises a varied programme of events and activities throughout the year, from Fresher’s Week to Stran does STUDENTS’ Strictly, acoustic nights in Scholars Bar to the UNION Back to School Bop and Annual Ball.
Stranmillis has a strong Students’ Union, led by students for students. The Union plays an active and vital role in the life of the College, giving you a voice on what matters to you; working on your behalf to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of teaching, learning and professional SU CHARITY development; and ensuring you have Throughout the year, the Students’ Union organises a host of events where you can showcase your hidden talents to the opportunities to make the most help raise funds for the SU’s charity partner, Fields of Life of your skills and talents through and, at the same time, create memories you will cherish. an extensive programme of extra- curricular activities.
STAGE TO SPORTSFIELD Whether you are interested in sport (Kings Scholars RFC, GAA, Football or Hockey), music, YOUR VOICE media, drama or the Christian Union, there are a Our National Student Survey wide range of clubs, societies and activities to get score ranks Stranmillis involved with, including the music society and the University College as the joint legendary Stran Panto! top higher education institution in Northern Ireland for overall student satisfaction.
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JOSHUA BOOTH BEd POST-PRIMARY WHAT OUR TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
STUDENTS WHAT IS THE MOST ENJOYABLE SAY THING ABOUT YOUR COURSE? As a Post-primary Technology and Design student, the best part of the course is getting into the workshop. Having the opportunity to take an idea and turn it into a physical product using the latest technologies is truly amazing. KATIE WILSON AARON ROBINSON WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEd PRIMARY BEd PRIMARY CAMPUS/STRANMILLIS? There is a real sense of community WHAT IS THE BEST THING WHAT IS THE BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS? on campus. When you first set foot in ABOUT STRANMILLIS? The best place on campus is the library as it is the perfect Stranmillis everyone is so welcoming, this Your year group is small enough that place to get your work done and also has great ICT facilities. camaraderie flows the whole way through you get to know everyone, as well as Stranmillis in both the students who are feeling at home. Everyone is working WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT studying here and the members of staff towards a common goal and its STRANMILLIS? who work here. nice to be able to openly share your The sense of community, as everyone you meet always WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE experiences with the people you see greets you with a smile. I have been involved in several everyday. ON CAMPUS? activities this year - choir, chamber choir, student council, WHAT IS THE BEST THING strictly come dancing and panto. I would recommend My favourite place on campus has to be ABOUT THE TUTORS? immersing yourself as much as possible and make the Drama Theatre. I have a keen interest lifelong friends. in technical theatre so enjoy running sound They make your experience really for the various events Stranmillis host. If personal. They take the time to get to WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT THE TUTORS. anyone was to find me on campus I would know you and are always there for you The tutors at Stran are great as they always create a relaxed be in the Drama Theatre! if you have any questions or concerns. atmosphere both in lectures and seminars. Not only that, but Every tutor in Stranmillis is very they always go above and beyond to give you the support WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT approachable. you need. THE TUTORS? THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE STRAN: The tutors are approachable and not only STRAN: provide us with the tools and knowledge for • Rewarding becoming an educator, but provide humour • Homely • Welcoming and remind us to always to have fun while • Helpful learning. • Family • Supportive
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ANDREW PENNEY BEd PRIMARY
WHAT IS THE MOST ENJOYABLE THING ABOUT YOUR COURSE? Really enjoy the placement opportunities and getting first-hand experience of teaching. WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT CAMPUS? The sociable environment. TELL US ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITH… Stran TV.
REBECCA MURPHY ZARA MCNALLY MEABH MAGEE AND RACHEL MCKAY BA ECS BEd PRIMARY
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY STUDENTS OUR WHAT BED PRIMARY
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEST PLACE ON CAMPUS? BEST THING ABOUT STRANMILLIS? There are tons of places on campus CAMPUS? Everyone is unbelievably welcoming and friendly to hang out like Betty’s coffee shop, and there’s this real community spirit, everyone is Students’ Union, Panto, Chatz and Scholars Bar as well as EMMA JEFFERSON interested in what you’re doing and how you are, so Volunteering and CU! great cafes, restaurants and bars in BSc HPAS you never can feel alone. the local area. THE BEST THING ABOUT TELL US ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES YOU’VE STRAN? BEEN INVOLVED IN... BEST THING ABOUT THE TUTORS? Everything is so close by and the I was Creative Director for our 2019 Pantomime BEST THING ABOUT THE campus is so secure with 24 hour ‘Aladdin’ , an unbelievable experience; I’m part They are approachable and not only TUTORS? security. of Stran TV, I never laugh as much as I do with provide us with valuable insights They motivate and challenge you but the Stran TV members! and I’m on the Student and knowledge for teaching in the THREE WORDS THAT outside the lecture room they are fun Representative Council (SRC) which allows us as Primary classroom, but they also DESCRIBE STRANMILLIS and their doors are always open for a students to have their voices heard. provide us with top quality banter! chat. Like a family. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON BEST THING ABOUT LIVING CAMPUS? THE BEST THING ABOUT IN HALLS? STRAN? I’d say the Drama Theatre – it’s like my second Living with your pals! You always home and where most of my fondest memories It is so beautiful! Going for a walk have a study buddy nearby. It is have been made and I’ve met so many friends at and enjoying the wildlife and trees. catered, so you don’t need to worry Student’s Union events staged there that I would about burning the flat down! never have made contact with otherwise.
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A FOUNTAIN OF AN EXCEPTIONAL TEAM
KNOWLEDGE At Stranmillis, you are taught by a team of globally With all the books, periodicals, recognised education researchers, scholars and YOUR journals and research tools you practitioners. Over 67% of our teaching staff are need, the library is the best qualified to doctoral level – almost double the UK LEARNING place to start and complete average for university education departments. This assignments, projects or expertise means that you learn from established ENVIRONMENT dissertation. leaders in their field.
Studying at Stranmillis, you are part of WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES a community of passionate educators Whether it’s for formal teaching, personal study or off-campus whose research, scholarship and study, you will benefit from a £600k investment in developing teaching is making an impact locally, a world-class teaching and learning environment. The latest nationally and internationally. Our interactive teaching technologies, Virtual Learning Environment, IT suites, timetabling and placement software and digital commitment to excellence is one of communication and app technologies are student-centric and the reasons why our students are designed to enhance and support your learning. highly sought after, and why we are consistently ranked as one of the UK’s A BLENDED APPROACH top institutions for student retention Our teaching staff have a passion and desire to PERSONAL TUTOR and student success. learn, to question, to innovate and instil those same All students are assigned a personal tutor for the duration qualities in you. We know that doesn’t happen in of their degree. Your tutor will take the time to get to know the lecture theatre alone. Your teaching and learning you and your learning needs, giving you personal academic experience is enriched through a blended learning support and helping you to stay on track with your studies. approach of lectures, workshops, tutorials, group and individual projects and self-directed study.
PLACES TO STUDY A COMMUNITY OF OUR STUDENTS Whether it’s a quiet place for SHAPERS RATE US! independent study or group Innovative thinking, pushing boundaries assignments, discussions and and creating new and better solutions to Our ratings for student satisfaction study, you have a wealth of study professional practice and global issues in the independent National areas and learning zones to Student Survey is a further such as academic underachievement and indicator of the quality and choose from, all equipped with the special educational needs is in our DNA. excellence of the teaching and resources, research tools and IT Our students, like our staff are inspired to be support you receive support you need. shapers of education rather than followers. at Stranmillis.
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EDUCATIONAL UNDERACHIEVEMENT Educational underachievement is one of the most significant, complex and multi-faceted challenges facing society. Our newly established Centre for Research in SHAPING Educational Underachievement (CRUE) is a forward thinking move to provide innovative, interdisciplinary UNLOCKING research and offer evidence-based responses to help raise attainment, improve children’s lives and shape future policy BUILDING and practice in this vital area. FIRST TO BENEFIT Education impacts every one of us, INNOVATION TO THE CORE One of the first places our and has the power to shape, change Innovative and impact-driven research and scholarship research affects is our own is at the heart of who we are, what we do and how we and transform lives. As a research-led teaching; what we teach, where make a difference. Our work in areas such as pedagogy, we teach and how we teach. This and impact-driven specialist education academic underachievement, bullying, outdoor learning, means that your teaching and cyberbullying, special educational needs and playful learning institution, we are continually striving learning is built on leading edge is internationally recognised as world class and is positively to improve best and next practice, educational thinking. impacting communities, the economy and the environment. equipping tomorrows educationalist with the tools to unlock and maximise the potential of every child, and tackle TACKLING CYBERBULLYING key societal issues such as educational Blurred Lives is a Pan-European project led by Stranmillis, underachievement, special educational alongside partners in England, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, looking at cyberbullying, young people needs and cyberbullying. and socio-economic disadvantage. On the back of the Erasmus+ funded research, the team has been working with schools and children across Europe to develop a range of innovative resources for teachers and pupils to help tackle this increasing problem for young people.
CODING IT UP Growing software development skills and capabilities is a key economic and government priority. Stranmillis regularly hosts local primary schools, encouraging the children to ‘Go Berserk’ and learn how to create a website using html coding. The highly successful programme has encouraged many of the schools involved to consider setting up Coding Academies.
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GLOBAL COMMUNITY With over 30 university partners worldwide, the College is committed to making an BROADENING impact globally. Through our research and scholarship activities, our outgoing and incoming student and staff exchange and study abroad YOUR programmes and our international development initiatives, the College is a globally connected HORIZONS community of learners who learn with and from each other. Learning alongside students from different countries; spending time living and studying abroad; and getting GLOBAL involved in international volunteering INFLUENCE initiatives. At Stranmillis, you will Our campus may be small have opportunities to broaden your and self-contained, but our horizons, develop a global outlook and community stretches far beyond the gates of the international perspective on education; College, with an influence adding richness and diversity to your VOLUNTEERING and impact that is felt locally, learning experience. Stranmillis has developed close ties with nationally and internationally. a number of education-related charities, In the most recent Research such as Fields of Life and Saphara, with Excellence Framework (REF student teams volunteering on projects 2104), 72% of our research and initiatives in Uganda and India. was rated as world-leading or Numerous other local volunteering and internationally excellent. degree enhancement opportunities are also available.
STUDY ABROAD The opportunity to study abroad is an enriching experience - academically and personally. You will be encouraged and supported to make the most of the opportunities available, and a third of our students take up the opportunity of studying at one of the 30+ partner institutions worldwide through our Erasmus+ and International Exchange programmes – experiencing, exploring and sharing different cultures; improving their language skills; enhancing their independence and confidence; and acquiring new perspectives on teaching and learning.
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SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Enhancing employability is central to your Stranmillis experience. The WORK-BASED PLACEMENTS A DEGREE THAT TAKES YOU PLACES transferable skills you develop through An extensive programme of work-based professional Integrating and enhancing employability skills is built into the your academic studies, together with placements lies at the heart of all of our courses, curriculum for all our courses. Department for the Economy the extensive experience you gain providing you with practical, hands-on experience (DfE) figures show that education graduates have one of the in a range of relevant workplace settings. For highest rates of graduate employment, surpassed only by those through your work-based professional example, to explore a broader career outlook, our who studied Medicine, Dentistry and allied subjects. A degree placements, ensure that, as a BEd students, in addition to their school-based at Stranmillis opens up a world of opportunities, with graduates Stranmillis graduate, you are highly placements, also undertake a placement with one of taking up posts around the globe. our 250+ ‘alternative placement’ partners. sought after. The unemployment rate for our graduates six months after graduation (Higher Education Statistics CAREERS SERVICE Agency) is just 0.6%. Throughout your degree, and for two years after graduation, our Careers Service is on hand to provide careers support and guidance, and ensure that you have ongoing opportunities to meet prospective employers at College-organised careers fairs and events.
EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS Stranmillis has developed an DEGREE ENHANCEMENT extensive network of over 750 Our Degree Enhancement programme is designed partner organisations who support to help you to stand out from the crowd. The and work closely with the College to ensure you make the most out programme provides a range of opportunities to of your time whilst enhance your skillset through optional short courses, on placement. awards, community volunteering opportunities and volunteering activities within the College in areas relevant to your chosen career path.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Student fees payable are dependent on the ‘residency’ status of each student as determined by their Local Education Authority and for the 2020-21 Academic Year Tuition Fees are as follows:
Residency Status AN Northern Ireland (NI) Great Britain (GB) European Union International Full Time Undergraduate £4,395 £9,250 £4,395 £16,900 INVESTMENT PGCE £4,395 £9,250 £4,395 £16,900 Part-time Undergraduate fees for 2020-21 have not yet been confirmed but the table below illustrates typical costs for 2019-20: IN YOUR Residency Status NI/GB/EU NI/GB/EU Total Cost International International Total Cost Year 1 - 3 4 modules (20 CAT Points per £1,128 4 modules (20 CAT Points per £10,933 FUTURE Std Module) (£282 per module) Std Module) (£2,733 per module) Year 4 4 modules plus dissertation £1,692 4 modules plus dissertation £16,400 Choosing to go to university is an Assuming a 4 year Part Time intensity. investment in your future. A study All Fees are normally subject to an annual inflationary increase and are correct at the date of publishing. The latest financial information is from the OECD economics think tank available on the College website. reports that the increased earning HOW ARE MY FEES PAID? power of graduates still greatly exceeds Course fees can be paid by the following options: the cost, with the average earnings of Tuition Fee Loan /Grant: Students can apply to SLC for a tuition fee loan, up to their maximum tuition fee liability. graduates 42% higher than those for Pay in full at enrolment: Tuition fees can be paid by cheque, debit/credit card or bank transfer. non-graduates in 2017. Department Direct Debit: A 25% minimum payment by cheque, debit/credit card or bank transfer, is due on/before registration and of Education figures published in enrolment, with the remaining balance split over 5 equal instalments, normally collected from November through to March. April 2019 show that Graduates earn Sponsor: You may have an agreement with a sponsor, e.g. your employer, that they will financially support full or part of your £10,000 more per year than those who studies for the academic year. Any remaining balance must be paid in full at enrolment and registration by cheque, debit/credit don’t go to university and, in terms of card or bank transfer. employability, 87.7 % of graduates are in employment compared with 71.6% HOW DO I MEET MY COST OF LIVING loan taken and are repayable. Grants over this amount. If your income is of non-graduates. EXPENSES? are not repayable. For more information below £18,924, or drops to below that contact your local Education Authority. amount, you will not have to make any A Student Maintenance Loan and/or repayments. Grant is available to eligible students to HOW MUCH WILL I PAY BACK EACH help with day to day living costs whilst MONTH? The time required to repay a loan is you are at university. The maximum based on income and amount borrowed, When you begin employment and are amount you can get depends on a and is not on a fixed time period as earning over the Student Loan Company number of factors such as household with commercial loans. For further threshold for repayment, the amount you income, whether you are living at home information, please visit the Student repay will be linked to your income. Once or away from home and whether you are Loans Company website. you earn over £18,924 a year (relating to an independent student. Maintenance 2019-20), you will repay 9% of anything loans are added to any other student
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STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BURSARY A means-tested bursary of £500 per year is available to all full-time students, where the household income is less than BURSARIES £19,203. The bursary is not repayable. HALLS ACCOMMODATION BURSARY AND - 50% CONTRIBUTION TO THE COST OF A STANDARD ROOM Stranmillis University College offers a SUPPORT limited number of ‘Halls Accommodation Bursaries’ for eligible students from A range of bursaries and financial certain priority groups. All applicants must be eligible to receive the Stranmillis support funds are available to assist University College Bursary and will need students who meet certain criteria. to outline how their educational progress CARE EXPERIENCED STUDENTS award from this Fund, students must would be enhanced by receiving a 50% have accessed all available financial Verified Care Experienced students are contribution to the cost of a standard support and loans administered by SLC. eligible for a free Halls of Residence place room in our Halls of Residence rather Students must also demonstrate that for the duration of their course (no means than e.g. continuing to study whilst they are experiencing financial hardship. based at home. The scheme is open to testing applies to this priority group i.e. all full-time students (students taking they do not need to be entitled to a Support Fund awards are not repayable the equivalent of a minimum of 120 Stranmillis University College Bursary). by the student. Students must apply each year for a free CATS points) studying on the Stranmillis OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT campus. Halls of Residence place. Local Education Authorities can assist A Care Leaver Study Support Bursary is In the event of more applications being with a range of further financial support available for verified Care Experienced received than places available, some, or dependent on the applicant’s personal students at the following rates: all, of the following additional criteria will circumstances. We would encourage all be applied: • £600 in first year students to contact their local Education • be in receipt of the Disabled Students’ Authority as early in the process as • £800 in second year Allowance possible. • £1,000 in third year • have a mobility disability (not a For further information please contact the learning disability) but not in receipt of • £1,000 in final year for those enrolled University College Finance Office. the Disabled Students’ Allowance. on a four year degree • students living furthest away from • £500 Graduation Bursary to assist College (using Google Maps) will be with transition into employment or given highest priority. postgraduate study. • first person in their immediate family (i.e. parent/guardian/sibling) to go into SUPPORT FUND Higher Education; A Support Fund is also available to • the postcode of the areas of socio- assist students who may otherwise economic deprivation would be ranked be prevented from entering Higher from neediest to least needy. Education. To be eligible to receive an
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UNDERGRADUATE EXPLORE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 2021 OUR UCAS A-Level GCE A-Level subject GCSE Requirements Access Course Code Grades Requirements Overall Average COURSES BEd (Hons) Primary X120 AAB No A-level subject requirement English, Mathematics and 70% Science grade C BEd (Hons) Post-Primary N1X3 BBC At least one from Business English and Mathematics 65% in relevant Stranmillis University College offers the Business and Studies, Economics or grade C Access course following full-time undergraduate degree, Enterprise Accounting foundation degree and PGCE courses: BEd (Hons) Post-Primary XG10 BCC Mathematics plus one Science English and Mathematics Not considered UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Mathematics and Science Subject grade C - Double Award Science grade BB BEd (Hons) Primary BEd (Hons) Post-Primary XVC6 ABB Religious Studies English and Mathematics 65% in relevant BEd (Hons) Post Primary Religious Studies grade C Access course • Business and Enterprise BEd (Hons) Post-Primary XW12 BCC At least one from Technology English and Mathematics 65% in relevant • Mathematics and Science Technology and Design and Design, Computing or grade C Access course • Religious Studies Physics • Technology and Design BA (Hons) Early X310 BBB No A-level subject requirement English and Mathematics 65% Childhood Studies grade C BSc Health, Physical Activity and Sport Foundation Degree LX53 BB No A-level subject requirement English and Mathematics 55% BA Early Childhood Studies Early Childhood Studies grade C BSc (Hons) Health, LL34 BCC At least one from Sports English, Mathematics and 65% in relevant FOUNDATION DEGREES Physical Activity and Studies, Physical Education, Science grade C Access course Early Childhood Studies Sport Biology, Leisure Studies, Home Economics or Health and Social Health Physical Activity and Sport Care PGCE Foundation Degree 52L7 BC At least one from Sports English and Mathematics 55% Health Physical Activity Studies, Physical Education, grade C Early Years and Sport Biology, Leisure Studies, Home Economics or Health and Social Care
For information on Alternative Qualifications see page 56. These requirements are only a guide and variations may occur from year to year. Please contact Academic Registry if in doubt about specific entry requirements or qualifications.
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BED(HONS) PRIMARY EDUCATION WITH QTS
Entry Requirements: AAB Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: X120 BEd (HONS) WHAT WILL I STUDY? intellectual, practical and transferrable experienced practitioners. As a small, skills. Typical modules include: specialist institution, you get to know PRIMARY Education Studies and Curriculum your tutors and they get to know and Studies provide the foundation for • Arts support you to become a shaper of EDUCATION what you will be studying, providing • Physical Education education. an overview of education theory, policy • Religious Education and Personal WITH QTS and practice. In years 1 and 2 you will Development and Mutual HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? also choose a specialist area of learning Understanding (PDMU) A variety of assessment methods are from: Art and Design; Drama; English • World Around Us used, including: critically reflective and Literacy; Geography and History; How do children learn and develop? essays, individual and group projects Maths and Numeracy; Music; Physical PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS and presentations, e-portfolios, formal How do you unlock and maximise the Education; Religious Education; or Each year you will spend 7-9 weeks in a examinations, assessment on placement Science and Technology. potential of every child and provide range of school or educational settings, and final dissertation. them with the best start in life? The EDUCATION STUDIES gaining experience in Foundation CAREER OPTIONS Stage, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and BEd Primary Education programme is Education Studies is a constantly alternative education settings. In year 4, Although most BEd graduates are changing, diverse and exciting subject designed to support your development you will undertake an additional 2 week interested in pursuing careers in teaching of study, exploring psychological, as an educational professional ‘alternative placement’ with one of the and education-related fields, many use social, philosophical, historical and College’s partner organisations. their transferable skills to develop careers and reflective practitioner, with the contemporary aspects of education. in a wide range of other sectors including: skills, knowledge and qualities for a Typical modules include: HOW WILL I STUDY? • Schools rewarding career in teaching. You will • Literacy and Communication In addition to lectures, tutorials, develop as an independent learner and • Mathematics and Numeracy workshops and individual/group • Youth Services projects, you will undertake an extensive • ICT in the Primary Classroom • Charitable and Third Sector an effective practitioner, developing programme of school-based professional • Reading and Writing your own individual teaching style placements. In year 3, you will also have • Social Work and Community • Learning and Assessment in Diverse and personality. You will find the the opportunity to spend a semester Development Classrooms studying abroad at one of our partner • Educational Centres degree intellectually challenging, • Language and Learning universities worldwide. In Year 4, you internationally relevant and clearly • Education Research will conduct research and complete • General Management a dissertation on a topic that you are • Children with Special and Additional informed by current educational passionate about. • Local Government research and scholarship. Needs WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? • Varied graduate programmes CURRICULUM STUDIES In College and on your school-based Curriculum Studies provides the professional placements, you will be necessary knowledge and understanding taught, assessed and supported by of all areas of the Northern Ireland an exceptional team of internationally Curriculum, helping to develop your recognised, research-informed and
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BED(HONS) POST-PRIMARY WITH QTS
BEd (HONS) PATHWAYS experienced practitioners. As a small, specialist institution, you get to know POST-PRIMARY There are four Post-primary main subject your tutors and they get to know and pathways available: EDUCATION support you to become a shaper of • Business and Enterprise education. • Mathematics and Science WITH QTS HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? • Religious Studies A variety of assessment methods are • Technology and Design used, including: critically reflective It is no secret that a good education HOW WILL I STUDY? essays, individual and group projects has the power to inspire individuals and presentations, e-portfolios, formal In addition to lectures, tutorials, and transform lives. Teachers are examinations, assessment on placement workshops and individual/group and final dissertation. in a unique position to shape and projects, you will undertake an extensive change the lives of young people, their programme of school-based professional CAREER OPTIONS placements. In year 3, you will also have families and communities. Our BEd Although most BEd graduates are the opportunity to spend a semester Post-primary programmes will equip interested in pursuing careers in teaching studying abroad at one of our partner you with the specific skills, knowledge and education-related fields, many use universities worldwide. In Year 4, you their transferable skills to develop careers and experience to create a positive will conduct research and complete in a wide range of other sectors including: learning environment in your chosen a dissertation on a topic that you are subject, inspiring young people to passionate about. • Schools maximise their potential and believe in PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS • Youth Services themselves. Every year you will spend 7-9 weeks in • Charitable and Third Sector a range of school or educational settings, Effective teachers need to be • Social Work and Community gaining experience in both primary and visionaries, lifelong learners, leaders, Development communicators, collaborators, secondary/grammar schools. In year 4, you will undertake an additional 2 week • Educational Centres partners, innovators, creative thinkers, ‘alternative placement’ with one of the • General Management problem solvers, adaptors and role College’s partner organisations. models. Our BEd Post-primary courses • Local Government WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? are designed to develop you as an • Varied graduate programmes QUALITY ASSURED educational professional and reflective In College and on your school-based practitioner, and equip you to take on professional placements, you will be QAA assessment taught, assessed and supported by the challenges of working with young an exceptional team of internationally reaffirmed the highest people. recognised, research-informed and quality of our teaching and learning.
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BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
Entry Requirements: BBC Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: N1X3 Entry Requirements: BCC Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: XG10
WHAT WILL I STUDY? In addition to your Business and Enterprise main subject, you WHAT WILL I STUDY? will study a subsidiary subject chosen from: Business and Enterprise is an academically stimulating and On the Mathematics and Science programme, you will learn challenging area which affords you the opportunity to study • Computing how to share your enjoyment of Mathematics and Science a range of business topics. Throughout the course you will • English amongst future learning leaders. This course will allow you develop effective teaching methods for business-related to study Mathematics and Science jointly without a second • Mathematics subjects which are currently offered at Key Stage 4 and post-16 subject. Alternatively you can choose to incorporate Computing. POST-PRIMARY EDUCATION d (HONS) POST-PRIMARY level. You will improve your critical awareness of the dynamic • Physical Education Mathematics and Science is presented as a dynamic subject nature of the business world and the issues faced by changing • Religious Studies BE with an emphasis on flexibility of mind and imaginative practices and developments. The course will extend your teaching methods. knowledge of a range of enterprising businesses and practices at a local and national level, and recognise the need to adopt an In addition to a broad range of education studies modules, entrepreneurial attitude. subject specific modules studied on the course include: In addition to a broad range of education studies modules, • Science Education subject specific modules studied on the course include: • Algebra for Teaching STUDY ABROAD • Enterprising Ideas • Mechanics • Financial Accounting 32% of our students • Applied Science Education • Contemporary Business enjoy a study abroad • Topics in Teaching Mathematics • Managing People experience. • Operations Management • General Business Decision Making Literacy and Communication
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
Entry Requirements: ABB Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: XVC6 Entry Requirements: BCC Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: XW12
WHAT WILL I STUDY? In addition to your Religious Studies main subject, you will also WHAT WILL I STUDY? In addition to your Technology and Design main subject, you study a subsidiary subject from: will study a subsidiary subject from: Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on inclusion, respect On the Technology and Design course you will use new for diversity and the development of critical openness towards • Computing technologies and modern ways of thinking and learning to • Computing a range of religious beliefs and practices. You will develop a • English enable you to become a learning leader and discover how • English deepening personal awareness and understanding of religion to integrate new technologies and raise awareness of the • Mathematics • Mathematics and religious issues, equipping you with the tools to become implications of technology. The use of computers as a design
POST-PRIMARY EDUCATION d (HONS) POST-PRIMARY • Physical Education effective educators of Religious Education. You will learn how tool is encouraged and you will have access to up-to-date • Physical Education to teach world religions and consider the contemporary debates CNC routers, lathe and milling machines, laser cutters and 3D • Religious Education BE relating to Religious Education on the Post-primary curriculum. printers. As an adaptable individual, you will develop new skills Students on the course come from a range of religious to teach others in an innovative way, including manufacturing, backgrounds or of no religion. systems, graphics and CAD/CAM.
In addition to a broad range of education studies modules, In addition to a broad range of education studies modules, subject specific modules studied on the course include: subject specific modules studied on the course include: • Biblical Studies • Manufacturing, Materials and Processes • Eastern Religions • Systems • Early Church History • Technology and Design Education: Computer Aided Design • Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and Manufacture • Theology • Advanced Manufacturing, Materials and Processes • Technology and Design Education: Product Analysis, Design and Manufacture • Systems Design: Mechatronics
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BSc HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT
Entry Requirements: BCC Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: LL34 BSc HEALTH, WHAT WILL I STUDY? • Sociology of Health and Sport CAREER OPTIONS PHYSICAL The BSc (Hons) Health, Physical Activity • Body Systems The transferable skills developed on and Sport programme is an innovative, • Contemporary Issues in Health the Health, Physical Activity and Sport ACTIVITY multidisciplinary course which seeks to • Sports Nutrition degree enable students to pursue careers enhance the skills and expertise of those in a wide range of sectors and settings • Sport in the Community AND SPORT wishing to further their careers within including: the areas of health promotion, education • Health Promotion and Professional • Health Promotion or a range of opportunities in the field of Practice Improving physical activity rates, sport. The course will appeal to those WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? • Physical Activity and Sport with an active interest in working with active lifestyles and health promotion • Community Development young people and provides opportunities In college and on your professional is a strategic priority that impacts the to proceed to postgraduate courses in placements, you will be taught, assessed • Educational Centres and Welfare social and economic wellbeing of education, nutrition, training and health and supported by an exceptional team communities and societies as a whole. promotion. of internationally recognised, research- • Youth Services and Coaching informed and experienced practitioners. A multidisciplinary programme, the HOW WILL I STUDY? • Physical Education (Primary and Post- The staff are supported by a course primary) Health, Physical Activity and Sport consultative committee which includes degree is aimed at those looking for a In addition to lectures, tutorials, workshops and individual/group projects, representatives from a range of health rewarding career working with young you will undertake a programme of and sport sectors. As a small, specialist people and wider communities in relevant work placements. Students are institution, our tutors get to know you this growing and important sector. encouraged to participate in Erasmus+ or – your strengths, your weaknesses, The course explores the sociological, international exchange programmes, with your abilities and your talents – and will support you to become a learning leader. psychological and scientific concepts the opportunity to study at universities in Europe and further afield. The HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? of health, nutrition, physical activity course culminates in a research-based and sport. Through a blended approach dissertation which allows students to A variety of assessment methods are of academic study, student practical explore, in depth, a topic of their choice used, including critically reflective sessions and work-based placements, in the area of health, physical activity essays; individual and group projects and sport. and presentations; written examinations; this course will equip you with the assessment on placement; and a final skills, knowledge and experience to WHAT WILL I STUDY? dissertation. translate your learning to individual, Examples of the type of modules studied community and wider societal settings. on the course include: • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Exercise Science
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BA EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (FULL-TIME)
Entry Requirements: BBB Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: X310 BA EARLY WHAT WILL I STUDY? CHILDHOOD Examples of the type of modules studied on the course include: STUDIES • Children’s Learning Intentions • Social and Developmental Learning The Early Childhood Studies • Childhood in Society programme is based on the concept • Children’s Health and Wellbeing of ‘Educare’. It aims to investigate and • Partnership with Children & Families advance a multi-professional approach • Children in the Early Years to early childhood education and Environment care services in Northern Ireland and • Management, Leadership & beyond. The programme has been Professionalism designed by professionals across the • Early Years Curriculum (3-8 Years) sector to meet the training needs of • Curiosity and the Child current and future practitioners. The HOW WILL I STUDY? course provides a broad understanding In addition to lectures, tutorials, of how young children think, learn workshops and individual/group projects, recognised, research-led and experienced CAREER OPTIONS lecturers and tutors. As a small, specialist and develop. The programme covers a substantial part of the teaching and The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies institution, you get to know your tutors three core themes - Understanding learning process is delivered through your degree forms a sound basis for career and they get to know you and support the Child, The Child in the Learning work-based placements. During your progression in the statutory, voluntary you in becoming a highly qualified Context and The Child in the Family studies, you will have the opportunity to and private sectors of early years gain experience in a variety of settings practitioner. and Community - taking account of the provision including: with children between 0 and 8 years. You HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? latest developments within the field will also have the opportunity to apply • Early Years Organisations A variety of assessment methods are of early childhood and reflecting the for an exciting study abroad adventure in • Nursery and Primary Schools multi-professional and multidisciplinary year 2, living and studying at one of the used, including critically reflective essays; individual and group projects nature of contemporary early College’s Erasmus+ partner universities. • Centres Associated With The Early and presentations; written examinations; Years Organisation childhood services. WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? assessment on placement; and a final • Toy and Book Libraries In College and on your work-based dissertation. professional placements, you will be • Creches taught, assessed and supported by an • Parent and Toddler Groups exceptional team of internationally • Childcare And Family Centres
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BA EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (PART-TIME)
Entry Requirements: BBB Duration: 4 years Apply directly to Stranmillis
WHAT WILL I STUDY? College in Omagh. You will be taught, assessed and supported by an Examples of the type of modules studied exceptional team of internationally on the course include: recognised, research-led and experienced • Children’s Learning Intentions practitioners. • Social and Developmental Learning HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? • Childhood in Society A variety of assessment methods are • Children’s Health and Wellbeing used, including critically reflective • Partnership with Children & Families essays, individual and group projects • Children in the Early Years and presentations, written examinations, Environment assessment on placement, and a final • Management, Leadership & project. Professionalism CAREER OPTIONS • Early Years Curriculum (3-8 Years) The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies • Curiosity and the Child degree forms a sound basis for career HOW WILL I STUDY? progression in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors of early years In addition to lectures, tutorials, provision including: workshops and individual/group projects, a substantial part of the teaching and • Early Years Organisations learning process is based around your • Nursery and Primary Schools professional work-based placements. During your studies, you will be • Centres Associated With The Early expected to maintain access to young Years Organisation children (between 0 and 8 years) in a • Toy and Book Libraries structured setting through employment or negotiated access. It is advised that this • Creches should be for a period of no less than 7 – • Parent and Toddler Groups 10 hours per week. • Childcare And Family Centres WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? The part-time BA Early Childhood Studies course is offered at Stranmillis University College and South West
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PGCE EARLY YEARS WITH QTS
Entry Requirements: 2:1 Degree Duration: 1 year Apply directly to Stranmillis PGCE WHAT WILL I STUDY? EARLY YEARS The course is of thirty-six weeks duration, beginning in early September and WITH QTS lasting until late June. Half of the course is based in the University College and the other half in schools. Both aspects With the increased value on playful of the course have been designed to approaches to teaching and learning, complement each other and to contribute the course provides you with an in- to the development of professional competence. depth knowledge and understanding The course consists of 4 modules: of how a play-based curriculum can be effectively translated into practice. • Implementing a Play-based Curriculum Emphasis is placed on preparing • Teaching the Key Stage 1 Primary you to deliver a developmentally Curriculum appropriate curriculum which builds • Professional Experience 1 on children’s needs and interests • Professional Experience 2 and allows playful approaches to be infused across the entire early learning HOW WILL I STUDY? experience. In addition to seminars, tutorials, workshops and individual/group work, Students will then get the opportunity led and experienced practitioners. As a The course also aims to enhance at least eighteen weeks are spent to spend two weeks in an additional small, specialist institution, our tutors understanding of the integrated nature obtaining practical teaching experience. alternative educational setting of their get to know you – your strengths, your of children’s learning, focusing on At the outset of the course, students will choice in Northern Ireland. A small weaknesses, your abilities and your how the six key areas of learning at spend a short period of time in SureStart number of students will also get the talents – and will support you to become a learning leader. Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 can centres with 2-3 year old children. The chance to undertake their final two week placement in a European setting. initial assessed placement is spent in HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? be taught through the use of themes. a nursery setting towards the end of Students will spend every Monday in October, lasting for a period of five weeks. schools for observation purposes. The course is assessed wholly by course work and continuous assessment, An additional five weeks in January/ WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? February is spent in a Foundation Stage including the assessment of practical classroom (i.e. Year 1 or 2 in a primary In College and on your professional teaching. school) and a further 6 weeks spent in a placements, you will be taught, assessed Key Stage 1 classroom (i.e. Year 3 or 4 of and supported by an exceptional team a primary school) in April/May. of internationally recognised, research-
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FOUNDATION DEGREE – HEALTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT
Entry Requirements: BC Duration: 2 years UCAS Code: 52L7 FOUNDATION HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT
The Foundation Degree in Health, Physical Activity and Sport is a two year, full-time course delivered at Belfast Met. The programme consists of 12 compulsory modules and a Research Project in Health. A range of work-based placements, opportunities to volunteer at live sporting events run WHAT WILL I STUDY? HOW WILL I STUDY? CAREER OPTIONS by Belfast City Council and project- Examples of the type of modules studied In addition to lectures, tutorials, workshops The transferable skills you develop on the on the course include: based assessments complement and individual/group projects, you will course, together with extensive hands-on • Physical Activity, Lifestyle and undertake a period of work placement. professional placements, enable students your academic studies. Successful to pursue careers in a wide range of Wellbeing WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? completion of this course will enable sectors and settings including: • Physical Activity and Sport for Specific you to progress to Year 2 of the BSc You will be taught, assessed and • Health Promotion (Hons) Degree in Health, Physical Groups supported by an exceptional team of Activity and Sport at Stranmillis • Introduction to Management Health, experienced practitioners. The staff are • Physical Activity and Sport Physical Activity and Sport supported by a Course Consultative University College. • Community Development • Fitness Testing and Training Committee which includes representatives from a range of health and sport sectors. • Educational Centres and Welfare • Introduction to Health, Sport and Exercise Psychology HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? • Youth Services and Coaching • Anatomy and Physiology for Sport A variety of assessment methods are • Physical Education and Health used including case studies, assignments, time constrained assessments and oral • Applied Health, Sport and Exercise presentations. Students also get the Psychology Event Management opportunity to volunteer at live sporting events.
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FOUNDATION DEGREE – EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
Entry Requirements: CC Duration: 2 years full-time UCAS Code: LX53 FOUNDATION 3 years part-time
EARLY This course is available at Belfast WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME? Metropolitan College, North West You will be taught, assessed and CHILDHOOD Regional College (Londonderry / Derry) supported by an exceptional team of Northern Regional College (Ballymena experienced practitioners both in College and Newtownabbey), South Eastern STUDIES and whilst on placement. Regional College (Lisburn), South West College (Omagh) and Southern Regional HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? The Foundation Degree in Early College (Newry). For further information, Modules are assessed through Childhood Studies is designed to please contact your nearest Regional College. a combination of assignments, provide you with specialist knowledge presentations and exams as well as and understanding of working with 0-8 WHAT WILL I STUDY? placement reports. year olds. The Early Childhood Studies Examples of the type of modules studied CAREER OPTIONS Foundation Degree focuses on the key on the course include: theories, concepts and application of • Child Development An Early Childhood Studies degree provides the essential knowledge and working practices and skills required to • Acquisition of Language and experience for those working with young work with this age group in a variety Communication Skills children in a variety of establishments of Early Years settings. A varied • Learning through Play including: programme of professional placements • Safeguarding Children • Early Years Organisations complement and support your • Developing Skills and Strategies for classroom learning. Graduates who Managing Children’s Behaviour • Nursery and Primary Schools achieve the desired academic standard • Working with Children with Additional • Centres Associated With The Early may be eligible for progression to year Needs Years Organisation 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood • Anti-Discriminatory Practice • Toy and Book Libraries and Inclusion in the Early Years Studies degree at Stranmillis University • Creches College. Environment • Working with Babies 0-3 Years • Parent and Toddler Groups HOW WILL I STUDY? • Childcare And Family Centres In addition to lectures, tutorials, workshops and individual/group projects, Note: Applications to the full-time you will undertake a period of work degree are made through UCAS. placement. Applications to the part-time degree are made directly to the relevant Regional College. Campuses may vary.
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M-LEVEL STUDY
M-LEVEL MODULE EXAMPLES: MASTER OF EDUCATION - PASTORAL the knowledge and skills of early STUDY • International Perspectives on Bullying CARE (MED) years practitioners as they improve the • Safeguarding Children and Young outcomes and opportunities for children, This specialist option addresses a need People families and communities. for high-quality professional development • Advanced Teaching, Learning and Stranmillis offers five M-level pathways in the critical and challenging area RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Assessment of pastoral care and equips students to enhance the skills, competencies • Critical Perspectives on Disadvantage The University College recognises to respond effectively to a range of and career-long personal development • Wellbeing in the Early Years and supports existing professional challenging pastoral situations such as of education-related professionals. The • Quality Pedagogy development activities. Candidates children experiencing abuse, bullying or • Child Development may seek accreditation for completed specialist modules on each pathway mental health issues. are designed to help practitioners • Factors Affecting Literacy school-based professional development reflect in depth on theory and practice Development MASTER OF EDUCATION – activities. Application for credit POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE transfer and exemption from module MASTER OF TEACHING (MTEACH) in a professional context; discuss and AUTISM requirements must be made upon evaluate research and best practice The online Master of Teaching (MTeach) enrolment. in educational policy, practice and offers a blend of learning opportunities This Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Autism Studies is being theory; and reflect on personal and for the practitioner who aims to advance their teaching skills while working. offered by Stranmillis University College professional development. Studying at a distance means you and will be delivered in partnership with can also visit Stranmillis for support/ Middletown Centre for Autism. This supervision and you can avail of both is a one-year course for educational our online resources and on-campus professionals and consists of three facilities. modules each worth 20 CAT Points. MASTER OF EDUCATION - MASTER OF EDUCATION - SEN EDUCATION STUDIES (MED) LITERACY SPECIALIST OPTION (MED) This specialist option draws upon a The online SEN specialist options are wide range of academic disciplines ideal for students who wish to develop (such as history, philosophy, the specialist knowledge and skills to psychology and sociology) to further teach children with Dyslexia or fulfil the a student’s understanding of learning role of individual specialist assessor for and educational contexts. Education examination access arrangements. Studies looks at how we learn, from MASTER OF ARTS - EARLY early childhood through the years CHILDHOOD STUDIES (MA) of compulsory schooling and into adulthood. This programme will appeal to education professionals with a passion for the education and care of young children, developing and enhancing
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APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
HOW TO APPLY ENHANCED ACCESSNI CHECK higher education. We require evidence of MEDICAL FITNESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS STEP 1 – REVIEW OF ACADEMIC recent academic study. The qualifications PROFILE Applications for full-time undergraduate It is a requirement that applicants who are most frequently offered by such candidates All candidates who have accepted a firm When you are offered a place on an courses are made through the Universities accepted onto all undergraduate degrees are Access courses, A-levels, diplomas, offer of a place on any course must complete undergraduate or postgraduate taught All applicants must have a minimum C and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS). and the PGCE Early Years programme Foundation Degrees and Open University and return a declaration of health. In the light course delivered at the University College grade in GCSE English and Mathematics Application for the BA Early Childhood at Stranmillis University College undergo credits. of the replies given, the University College you will be notified of the terms and (and Science for some courses, see page 33 Studies (part-time) and PGCE Early Years an enhanced AccessNI check. This is medical officer will classify the candidate as conditions between the University College for full GCSE requirements). If an applicant are made directly to Stranmillis University administered by the University College and DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION OR fit, or seek specialist advice before classifying and students on our taught programmes of is attempting to achieve the GCSE subject College. carried out by AccessNI. Please note that for SPECIAL NEED a candidate as either fit or unfit. study. When you accept an offer of a place requirements in the year of application, full-time BA and BEd students this check is on a programme at the University College, this must be demonstrated in the UCAS Institution code name: SUCB carried out at the beginning of first and third Stranmillis University College encourages ACCURACY a contract is formed between you and the application. Please note that Level 2 applications from students with disabilities Institution code: S79 year. Stranmillis University College is concerned University College on the basis of the terms Essential Skills Numeracy and Application and endeavours to make sure that individual at all times to evaluate its courses in the and conditions. of Number is not acceptable in lieu of The University College acknowledges the requirements are met. Deciding to disclose WHEN TO APPLY light of statutory obligation, accreditation GCSE Mathematics. Level 2 Essential Skills key role of education in the rehabilitative a disability can be a difficult choice for You should read the terms and conditions requirements and responses from staff, Communication is acceptable in lieu of Applications made through UCAS for 2021 process, and a criminal record will not students applying to university. While we carefully before accepting any offer. On the students and teachers – and to make GCSE English. entry open on 1 September 2020. The debar an applicant unless the nature and accept this to be a personal decision, we day you accept an offer from the University improvements where they are considered closing date for receipt of applications made seriousness of the offence in question are strongly recommend that applicants inform College the contract will be formed and a An unsuccessful decision will be processed to be appropriate. Changes to programmes, through UCAS is 15 January 2021 (18:00). incompatible with: us in order that individual requirements can 14-day cooling-off period will begin. against an application that does not meet the modules, and services may be necessary; The closing date for receipt of application 1. The course applied for be addressed so that appropriate support is GCSE requirements. for example, to meet the requirements of an forms for 2021 entry to the BA Early made available from the commencement ADMISSIONS PROCESS - BED AND 2. The ultimate professional or vocational accrediting body or to keep courses current Applicants that have already completed Childhood Studies (part-time) is 1st March of the course. Please be assured that goal; or as a result of research and development. BA (FULL-TIME) PROGRAMMES A-levels (or equivalent level 3 qualifications) and PGCE Early Years is 1st February. disclosure of disability information or support 3. Participation in an academic and social Changes to programmes may also be but do not precisely meet or fall slightly below requirements will not adversely influence Academic Registry receives applications ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS setting and the university’s responsibility necessary due to circumstances outside the entry requirements, may still be shortlisted any application or indeed the application directly from UCAS. Applications are to ensure a safe and neutral the reasonable control of the University for interview, but will not initially receive an At minimum, entrants must be able to process. The information you provide will considered on the basis of the information environment. College, such as a key member of staff offer. Such applicants may be reconsidered satisfy the general entrance requirement be treated as sensitive and kept strictly provided. It is the responsibility of the leaving the University College or being in August, assuming required interview score of Queen’s University. A-level entry confidential. It will only be used to plan applicant to ensure that complete detail DEFERRED ENTRY unable to teach or where there are too few has been achieved and depending upon requirements for each course are outlined for your individual support requirements is provided. All applications must contain students for a module(s) to be viable and to availability of places. in the relevant course pages. For the PGCE The University College does not accept ensuring that your transition to Stranmillis a reference otherwise they will not be ensure the student experience the University Early Years, the minimum requirement for applications from students who wish to University College is as smooth as possible. considered. All fully completed applications College aims to provide. If changes to admission is an upper second class (2:1) defer. If you need any guidance about disclosing submitted by the normal closing date of your programme are made after you have honours degree in the area of early years disability, or the arrangements which we 15 January are given equal consideration. accepted your offer, the University College or a degree with significant early years MATURE STUDENTS can make, please contact: Student Support Applications received after this date will not will notify you of such changes and will aim content.. and Wellbeing on (028) 9038 4510 or be considered. Stranmillis University College welcomes to minimise any disruption to you by offering email: [email protected] applications from mature students who have suitable alternative arrangements or by interrupted their studies for several years helping you to find an alternative module(s). or did not have the opportunity to enter 56 57 O
APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
STEP 2 – REVIEW OF UCAS The interview, including the presentation, structured setting either through employment PERSONAL STATEMENT will last approximately 20 minutes. Both the or negotiated access. It is advised that this interview and the presentation are scored out should be for a period of no less than 7 -10 All applicants who meet the initial academic of 20 giving a total possible score of 40. hours per week. criteria will have their personal statement reviewed by a member of staff in Academic STEP 4 – OFFERS Candidates interested in Early Childhood Registry. Studies should note that The BA Early Offers are made on the basis of ranked Childhood Studies (full-time) degree is A personal desire and motivation for teaching interview and presentation score and very popular and each year the number of (BEd) or working with young children (BA) verification of qualifications. Academic applicants greatly outweighs the number of must be evident in your personal statement. Registry aims to have offers processed on places available. However, the four-year BA You will be required to demonstrate this by UCAS before the 31st of March, however, the (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (part-time) providing examples of working with children final UCAS deadline for ‘on time’ applications degree programme is not subject to restricted in a structured environment, preferably in is 2nd May. numbers. a nursery, primary or post-primary school classroom setting. An unsuccessful decision ADMISSIONS PROCESS - BA EARLY ADMISSIONS PROCESS - BSC will be processed for any applicant that CHILDHOOD STUDIES (PART-TIME) HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND does not demonstrate this evidence in their SPORT personal statement. For the BA Early Childhood Studies (part-time) degree, Step 3 – Interview Applicants should note that there is no STEP 3 – INTERVIEW AND and Presentation is replaced by a Group interview and presentation stage to the PRESENTATION Presentation. admissions process for the BSc Health, Physical Activity and Sport degree. An Applicants that pass the first two steps of GROUP INTERVIEW applicant’s GCSE/AS-level profile is taken into the process will be invited to take part in an Applicants who pass the first two steps of account when deciding on whether or not to interview and presentation. Applicants will make conditional offers. be notified of their interview date at least one the process will be invited to take part in a group interview. Applicants will be notified week beforehand. You will also be provided ADMISSIONS PROCESS - with the presentation topic at this time. of their interview date at least one week beforehand. You will also be provided with FOUNDATION DEGREES Interviews are held on various dates in the presentation topic at this time. Applications for the full-time Foundation February and March. The interview will BA Early Childhood Studies (part-time) Degree Early Childhood Studies are made via be conducted by a panel of two, normally UCAS. Applications for the part-time option comprising a member of academic staff group interviews will take place in May 2021. The interviews will be conducted by a should be made directly to the relevant from Stranmillis University College and a Regional College. Applications for the current/retired education professional. The panel of two academic staff from Stranmillis University College. All entrants to the part- Foundation Degree Health, Physical Activity presentation will be followed by a short and Sport are made via UCAS. interview during which the interviewers will time degree must be able to demonstrate that ask you a number of set questions. they can gain access to young children in a
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