BURY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY CENTRE COURSE GUIDE 2021/22 WELCOME TO BURY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY CENTRE CONTENTS
Supporting your success 02 Childcare Sport Reasons to choose Bury College 03 • Teaching Assistants (Primary) Foundation 38 • Sport and Exercise Science HNC 62 Our commitment to quality 05 Degree (FdA) Our experts - your tutors 07 • Working with Children and Families BA (Hons) 40 Teaching Financial support 08 • Certificate in Education (Cert Ed 14+ 64 Collaborative partnerships 10 Computing / Lifelong Learning) Great location 13 • Computing HNC 42 Professional Graduate Certificate in 66 Facilities 14 Education (PGCE 14+/Lifelong Learning) UCAS Points Scores 16 Engineering • Teaching Assistants (Primary) Foundation 38 Higher Education course levels explained 18 • Engineering HNC 44 Degree (FdA) Supporting you 21 How do I apply 22 Hairdressing Travel and Tourism Discover Bury College University Centre 23 • Hairdressing Management Foundation 46 • International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) 68 Student Success 24 Degree (FdA) • Hairdressing Management BA (Hons) Top-up 48 Interviews for higher education courses at 70 Health, Social and Community Bury College University Centre Courses • Healthcare Practice HNC 50 • Social and Community Work HNC and HND 52 Student Success 72 Access • Access to HE 26 Media • Creative Media Production HNC and HND 54 Art and Design • Art and Design UAL Foundation Diploma 28 Media Make-up • Design in Media Make-up Foundation 56 Beauty Degree (FdSc) • Beauty Management Foundation Degree FdA 30 Disclaimer • Beauty Management BA (Hons) Top-up 32 Public Services Please Note: All information contained within this course guide is correct at the • Public Services HNC and HND (with a focus on 58 time of going to press. However, some details may change as we review and Law, Criminology, Psychology and Sociology) update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide all the teaching, Business and Management examination, assessment and other services detailed in this publication, • Business Management BA (Hons) 34 Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, Science facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any Catering and Hospitality • Applied Sciences HNC 60 time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes • Hospitality Management HNC and HND 36 - Biology to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services - Chemistry and most importantly to students. Date of Publication: October 2020.
01 Reasons to choose Bury College University Centre
TEF Silver Award £500 Bursary Safe Learning Environment Bury College University Centre A £500 bursary is available for has been recognised with a Bury College students progressing • Smaller class sizes in a student- silver award under the Teaching from a Level 3 full-time course to focused environment Excellence Framework (TEF). A a full-time Bury College University • Purpose-built centre with modern national award that celebrates Centre course. facilities excellence in teaching. - Lecture theatre - Meeting rooms - Brand new catering facilities - Social learning area - Learning Resource Centre Supporting your success Great Transport Links Stay Local and Bury College University Centre is Save More based in the heart of Bury Town Get the best start in your higher education University education for Centre which means the campus is with a Bury College University Centre qualification. Supportive Staff exceptional value. easily accessible by Metrolink, bus and car. Benefit from: Choose from our wide range of high-quality courses to • A personal approach and one- study for a career change or secure an industry-recognised to-one feedback that allows you to qualification to help with your career progression. achieve your full potential. • Enthusiastic and experienced tutors Enjoy studying in a student-focused environment and receive caring, who have a wealth of industry tailored support from our highly-experienced tutors. knowledge.
02 03 Bury College’s commitment to quality
You can find out more about Bury College’s Higher Education programmes and how it ensures quality by visiting www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk.
Here you will find the most up-to-date information on the range of courses available, course content, entry requirements and further information on the application process. You will also be able to access information on policies and procedures, financial support, and wider information about Bury College’s approach to creating opportunities for people to gain access to higher education.
04 05 Our experts - your tutors
Our highly-qualified, experienced tutors have the knowledge and expertise to support you during your time at Bury College University Centre. Dedicated to remaining up-to-date with ongoing industry developments, our tutors are committed to ensuring that you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress directly into employment.
You will benefit from one-to-one support from tutors who are passionate about their subject in a student-focused learning environment. Above everything, our expert team of tutors are delivering programmes which provide students with an exceptional learning experience.
06 07 Financial support - £500 bursary for Bury College students
Existing Bury College students who enrol onto a Bury College University Centre course directly from a Level 3 full-time Bury College course can benefit from a £500 bursary which will be paid each academic year of your course.
Eligibility for a bursary
In order for you to receive the £500 bursary you must meet the following criteria:
• You must have commenced an undergraduate course of study in September 2021 or later at Bury College University Centre and be paying full-time tuition fees. Fees must be paid via tuition fee loan or you must be self-funded
• The bursary will be paid to you on your first higher education course and not on subsequent courses
• You must have successfully completed a Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-levels, Advanced Diploma, or Advanced Apprenticeship) at Bury College in the academic year 2020/21
• Payments will be made in two instalments (50% in October and 50% in April) of each consecutive academic year of undergraduate study subject to achieving at least 90% attendance and satisfactory academic progress
• Payments will be terminated if you withdraw, are suspended, transfer to another institution or fail your programme of study
Additional information about financial support can be found by calling: 0161 280 8421
08 09 Collaborative partnerships
University of Bolton University of Cumbria University of Huddersfield The University of Salford
At the University of Bolton, we pride ourselves on our student- The University of Cumbria is fully committed to delivering The Education and Training Consortium (ETC) was formally The University of Salford has always placed employability at the focused approach to learning, supporting your career ambitions exceptional and professional higher-level learning to meet the constituted in 2001 as the (then) Consortium for Post-Compulsory heart of its study experience. We can trace our history back to through quality teaching. demands of an ever evolving workforce and emerging markets. Education and Training (CPCET), a pioneering collaborative 1896, when we were founded to meet the needs of the thriving They do this by expanding opportunities, deepening connections partnership between FE and the University of Huddersfield businesses at the heart of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Today, With more than 11,000 full-time and part-time students from to industries, while equipping all students with the ability to thrive focusing on teacher education awards for the ‘Lifelong Learning our commitment to working with employers has not changed: across the world, our Teaching-Intensive, Undergraduate and wherever in the world they choose to live. With a proud history Sector’. The scale and complexity of the collaboration is unusual many of our degree programmes are recognised by professional Postgraduate courses are designed to give you the best University offering arts, business, law, policing, science, conservation, sport, (some 21 partners mainly, but not exclusively, situated in the bodies; our courses are often developed in collaboration with, or experience possible. health, social care, rehab and teacher training programmes to North of England). Geographically, ETC members are dispersed taught by industry professionals; our research teams partner with people nationwide, the institution ranked 1st in the UK for the across the north of England from Hull to Liverpool, but there are leading bodies; and we offer work experience, masterclasses With a heritage that stretches back nearly 200 years, we’ve been quality of its education according to the Times Higher Education member institutions as far afield as Northumberland, Norfolk and internships as standard on many of our courses. There preparing people for their dream careers for quite some time Impact Rankings 2020. It enriches people by providing a safe and Essex. They include large urban general FE colleges as well are many things that make Salford unique, but it has to be our now. and supportive environment, as well as innovative academic as smaller FE institutions. The open nature of the relationships location that really sets us apart. Our main campus is just 2km opportunities, such as providing degree apprenticeships, CPD and between partners is a key characteristic. In the field of Lifelong from Manchester city centre, and our MediaCityUK campus The University of Bolton traces its history back to the foundation foundation courses through further education partners, making Learning teacher education the rationale for close partnership shares a skyline with the BBC and ITV. Everything you need for an in 1825, of the Bolton Mechanics’ Institute, one of the first to be the impossible possible for more students. underpins curriculum design and development, research, and outstanding university experience. established in the UK. Throughout its history and in its various human resource planning. The colleges partners are the key incarnations, this institution’s primary purpose has been to provide sites of practice and offer a huge store of knowledge and educational opportunities for those who wish to better their expertise. The University of Huddersfield retains responsibility situation and their prospects. for academic standards and quality assurance; however, the Consortium arrangement was designed to maximise partner The University of Bolton continues, in 2020, to offer programmes college involvement in managing the development and delivery with a strong vocational, professionally focused orientation and of provision. The distribution of new knowledge and innovation it has a strong applied research profile, which informs teaching. in teaching and learning constitutes a considerable challenge You will also receive support from personal tutors, peer-assisted within the context of large distributed learning networks, but the study and online resources. A testament to this is the fact that ETC demonstrates that effective collaboration between HE and the University of Bolton has been awarded 5th in the UK FE can be of great benefit financially, strategically, academically, for teaching quality. and culturally to both sides of the arrangement. Key beneficiaries are the students who, in this case, are both in-service and pre- service trainee teachers – beyond whom are the thousands of FE learners they teach.
10 11 Great location
Studying in Bury means you will be ideally located to enjoy the best the town has to offer, whilst being less than eight miles from the centre of Manchester. Bury College University Centre is conveniently situated in the town centre, close to The Rock development which includes restaurants, a cinema, bowling alley and a great selection of high street shops.
You will also be in easy reach of Manchester and all the city centre has to offer; from shopping and nightclubs to restaurants, bars, galleries and museums, so there is plenty to do whilst studying with us.
For students on courses affiliated with the University of Bolton, excellent transport links also make it easy to access Bolton and the additional facilities on offer at the university campus.
Bury College University Centre is conveniently located within walking distance of the Metrolink and bus station.
12 13 Facilities
Our £4.5 million four-storey purpose-built University Centre contains state-of-the-art facilities to support you with your learning. Facilities include:
• Lecture room • Seminar and meeting rooms • Social learning area • Café and bistro area • Learning Resource Centre
There are also a number of libraries, food outlets and IT suites in the main College campus that you will have access to.
Brand New Bistro
As a higher education student, you will benefit from newly renovated dining facilities.
Our modern bistro offers a selection of freshly cooked food including daily specials prepared in house by our highly experienced chefs. This contemporary space is the ideal area for you to relax and enjoy during your time on campus.
Visit our Virtual Tour
Explore Bury College University Centre by accessing our state of-the-art virtual tour. This is a unique opportunity to view the wide range of facilities and the opportunities available to you.
The tour is live on our website and can be accessed at any time.
Visit: https://burycollege.ac.uk/VirtualTour/index.html
14 15 UCAS Points Scores
Entry requirements explained UCAS Points UCAS Points UCAS Points A-levels 56 A-levels 48 A-levels 40 Entry requirements for Bury College University Centre courses are expressed as points. This table AS levels - AS levels 20 AS levels 16 shows the points you earn for each grade you achieve. BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 * Diploma D*D* 112 Diploma D*D 104 Diploma DD 96 For example 112 points can be achieved either BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 from A-level grades BBC or BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D* 168 Extended Diploma D*D*D 160 Extended Diploma D*DD 152 Extended Diploma grades DMM.
Where course entry requirements state “64 points from at least one but preferably A A B two A Levels” this means you are not able to apply for this qualification using only AS grades.
Please note if you do not have these formal UCAS Points UCAS Points UCAS Points qualifications you are welcome to apply, as other qualifications, experience and personal A-levels 32 A-levels 24 A-levels 16 qualities can be taken into account. AS levels 12 AS levels 10 AS levels 6 If English is not your first language you will also need IELTS 6.0. BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM 80 Diploma MP 48 Diploma PP 32 Please visit: BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 www.ucas.com/newtariff for full Extended Diploma DMM 112 Extended Diploma MPP 64 Extended Diploma PPP 48 information on all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff. C D E
16 17 Higher Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
This qualification is equivalent to Level 5 qualifications prepare you for To achieve this level of qualification Education the first year of a degree and on careers in specific occupational you must be able to: completion you may choose to areas. To achieve this qualification progress to the second year of you must be able to: • Apply the methods and techniques course levels a degree course. To achieve a level 4 that you have learned to review, qualification you must be able to: • Use a range of established consolidate, extend and apply techniques to initiate and your knowledge and explained • Evaluate the appropriateness of undertake critical analysis of understanding different approaches to solving information, and propose There are five levels of qualification that may be worked towards problems solutions to problems arising • Initiate and carry out projects under the Framework for Higher Education in England, Wales and from that analysis Northern Ireland (FHEQ). Bury College University Centre currently • Communicate the results of your • Critically evaluate arguments, delivers higher education programmes up to level 6. study/work accurately and reliably, • Effectively communicate assumptions, abstract concepts and with structured and coherent information, arguments and and data to make judgements, Higher Education Qualifications arguments analysis in a variety of forms to and to frame appropriate specialist and non-specialist questions to achieve a solution HNC 4 • Undertake further training and audiences and deploy techniques or identity a range of solutions Certificates of Higher Education develop new skills of the discipline effectively to a problem Higher Apprenticeships On completion you will have qualities • Undertake further training, • Communicate information, ideas, Foundation Degrees 5 and transferable skills necessary for develop existing skills and acquire problems and solutions to both Diploma of Higher Education employment requiring some personal new competences that will enable specialist and non-specialist HND responsibility. You will also have the you to assume significant audiences Higher Apprenticeships ability to progress to further responsibility within organisations appropriate training. Once you have gained a level 6 BA/BSc 6 On completion you will have qualities qualification you will have the skills Professional Graduate Certificates and transferable skills necessary for required for employment covering in Education (PGCE) employment requiring the exercise personal responsibility and decision Graduate Diplomas of personal responsibility and making in complex and unpredictable Graduate Certificates (CGE) decision-making. You will also have contexts. You will also have the ability Degree Apprenticeships the ability to progress to further to progress to further appropriate Masters Degree 7 appropriate training. training.
Doctoral Degree 8
Each level has an expected outcome that must be achieved in order for you to gain the qualification. The following information describes what is expected of you at each level.
18 19 Supporting you
Safeguarding
Bury College University Centre is committed to creating and maintaining a friendly, welcoming and safe learning environment for all. Your safety and welfare are of the utmost importance and will be protected whether learning is taking place on or off the university centre premises.
Security
To ensure your security we operate an identity card system where you will wear lanyards and badges and will be asked to swipe in. We also have measures in place to protect students online.
Respect
At Bury College University Centre we emphasise the importance of respecting staff, students and visitors and respecting their property and the facilities of the University Centre, which exist for the benefit of all. You are asked to help us create an environment where everyone feels safe and valued and where you can work successfully to achieve your full potential.
Prevent
Bury College University Centre is committed to the Government’s National Strategy for ‘Prevent’ which safeguards you from extremism and radicalisation. To this end we promote the Fundamental British Values of rule of law, democracy, individual liberty, tolerance and mutual respect.
These values underpin the college community and are lived out through our ethos. We celebrate and promote difference and diversity and foster a culture of tolerance and mutual respect.
For more information about Safeguarding at Bury College University Centre please visit our website: https://www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk/supporting-you/safeguarding/
20 21 How do I apply? Discover Bury College Full-time Applicants for full-time undergraduate University Centre courses should apply through UCAS. The online application form and guidance Visit our Virtual Tour notes are available on the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com or telephone 0371 468 0468. Explore Bury College University Centre by accessing our state-of- the-art virtual tour. This is a unique opportunity to view the facilities and the opportunities available to you.
The tour is live on our website and can be accessed at any time.
Part-time Visit: https://burycollege.ac.uk/VirtualTour/index.html
To apply for a part-time course please complete the Bury College University Centre part-time application form at www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk. Bury College University Please return your completed application form to Centre Offer Holder Day the Admissions Team at: Bury College, Woodbury Centre, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BG Once you have applied to the University Centre you will be invited to the Bury College University Centre Offer Holder Day.
Teacher Training This is an opportunity for you to visit the campus, discover our facilities, meet current students and tutors and receive a taster If you are interested in applying for teacher session of the course of your choice. Our Offer Holder Day training courses Certificate in Education (Cert has been designed to prepare you for university life and Ed 14+ / Lifelong Learning) and Professional have any questions answered by our support team prior to Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE 14+/ you starting your course. It is also a great chance for you to Lifelong Learning) either full-time or part- meet your potential classmates and your course lecturers. time, then please complete the Bury College University Centre application form at For more information please email: www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk. [email protected]
Please return your completed application form Please note - Due to uncertainty regarding to the Admissions Team at: Bury College, Covid-19, this event is likely to be virtual. Woodbury Centre, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BG
22 23 “My time at Bury “I am overjoyed and College University grateful to have Centre was very good; achieved a first-class the tutors went above honours degree. and beyond to support The support that me. I am now looking I received from my forward to progressing tutors was amazing. my career within They were always Electrical and Electronic so supportive, Engineering.” encouraging and helpful which Matthew Ward Engineering HNC Graduate enabled me to reach my full potential.”
Fatimah Arfan Graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in International Tourism Management
24 25 Entry requirements: • Science and Engineering; Maths, Career and Physics, and Electrical Engineering • Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health professional or Chemistry Professions Diploma: GCSE grade C (9-4) development: Access in English or maths with GCSE grade C Bury College Access to Higher Education During this course you will apply (9-4) in Science desired for some diplomas meet the stringent requirements to university. Feedback and progression routes of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher success stories from past students Education and progression of our students show that lives are changed and • Social Sciences (including Criminology) onto a wide range of degree courses is Diploma: GCSE grade C (9-4) in people move-on with high levels excellent. The diploma programmes also English and maths of confidence. Access students are enhance student academic progression and praised by universities who consider • Education and Humanities (History) employability, with a range of extracurricular them committed, well prepared and Diploma: GCSE grade C (9-4) in English activities including academic and industry eager to learn more. or maths. For applicants applying for guest lectures. Primary Education, GCSE English or maths and Science at grade C (9-4) Assessment is varied and includes coursework throughout the year. In addition Star feature: • Science and Engineering Diploma GCSE to our diploma courses, all Access students As an Access student studying at grade C (9-4) in English or maths are offered the opportunity to undertake Bury College University Centre you with GCSE Science at grade C (9-4) either GCSE maths or English for progression may apply for an Advanced Learning desired for some progression routes to university. External GCSE exams take place Access to Higher Loan, which provides financial support in the summer term. for learners aged 19 or over who are Education Diploma Topics covered: studying at Level 3 or above. If you Your choice of diploma dictates the modules choose to progress to higher education, you will study. In some cases you will have a on successful completion of your Access Full-time subject specific knowledge and the skills to Successful completion of the 60-credit Attendance: course you will have the outstanding progress directly to university. diploma programme will provide you with module of your choice dependent on your balance of the loan written-off when Duration: 1 year the opportunity to progress onto studying intended progression route. you pass your university qualification. There are currently four diplomas available a wide range of subjects at university level, Course overview: at Bury College. Each consists of between including degrees in the following areas: Our range of popular diplomas includes: three and four subject-specific modules If you have few formal qualifications and • Health professions that will enable you to meet university • Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health would like to go onto university then our • Social Work/Care/Policies entry requirements. Professions Diploma: Human Biology, • Psychology, Sociology and Criminology Access programme can lead you there. Science for Health, Health Studies and Our Access to Higher Education Diploma • Primary Education and Education Studies In addition to gaining subject knowledge, Psychology ! has been designed for individuals who may • English, History and Creative Writing Covid-19 Update the course aims to develop and enhance • Science and Electrical Engineering not have achieved qualifications at school • Social Sciences (including Criminology) Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months your essential study skills in preparation and want to boost their opportunities. This Diploma: Criminology, Sociology and to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate for university studies, including referencing, Alongside your Access to Higher Education QAA accredited course provides adult Psychology adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation academic writing and ICT skills. Highly- Diploma, you will be given the opportunity learners with an essential qualification, and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please qualified and experienced Access to Higher to study for one GCSE in English or Maths. • Education and Humanities Diploma: visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and Education tutors will provide one-to-one Terms and conditions apply. guidance and support to help with your English (Language and Literature), details regarding this course. university application. Creative Writing, and History
26?? 27 Entry requirements: The three units will be linked to a range of creative assignments through the year. One A-level at Pass Grade or an equivalent Star feature: These units allow you to develop your Level 3 course (e.g. UAL Art & Design), and Work experience is an creative skills when using different materials 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C). Mature essential element of this and techniques, gaining confidence when students will be assessed based on their course which will provide you reflecting and responding to the work of creative portfolio and interview. with an opportunity to respond others, as well as developing a growing to live briefs. This will allow you independence in your own personal to gain first-hand exposure to expressiveness. Art and Design Topics covered: the creative industries, start to The course is structured in three stages: develop key employability skills and most importantly confirm Stage 1 Career and professional your career goals. In previous A thorough exploration of media, materials development: years this course has secured and techniques that encourages your This qualification will support personal 100% achievement. creative development across a variety of Art development to ensure you make good and Design workshops. You will also have progress and acquire the skills required an opportunity to explore new technologies, for successful progression on to higher such as laser cutting, sublimation printing and education, employment or darkroom experimentation. an apprenticeship. Course validated by:
Stage 2 A personal specialisation in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles/Fashion or 3D Design.
Stage 3 Working independently on a self-directed assignment concluding in you presenting your work in an exhibition that showcases Art and Design your creativity and final outcomes. UAL Foundation Diploma ! Attendance: Full-time Course overview: Throughout the course you will be Covid-19 Update encouraged to extend your creative thinking The Foundation Diploma allows you to Duration: 1 year by exploring and experimenting with ideas Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months develop the skills and knowledge to progress and materials. You will also explore a variety to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate onto an Art and Design related degree. of creative skills and focus on developing adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation Previous learners have progressed on to these in a specialist pathway of your choice: and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please degree courses in Textiles, Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Photography, visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and Architecture and Photography. Textiles/Fashion, Painting, Drawing, Mixed details regarding this course. Media or 3D Design. 28?? 29 Entry requirements: Level 5 • Beauty Salon Management in Practice • 64 UCAS points or equivalent in a Star features: • Working with and Leading People Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification. This course has been designed • Leading and Managing Hairdressing with a focus on management, Beauty • You should also have five GCSEs at grade and Beauty Teams employability and business 9-4 or above (A*-C) including English. • Advanced Massage Techniques acumen to give you the skills that • Managing Financial Resources in • The college will also consider applicants you will need to progress in your Salons who have passed a Kitemarked Access to career. Special features of the • Work-based learning Higher Education course. course include:
• If you do not have the standard entry • Extensive industry links with a requirements but have relevant work Career and professional range of beauty therapy industry experience or an alternative qualification development: employers providing students with you may still be eligible for the course. Successful completion of this course could the opportunity to visit salons and • You may be required to attend an enable you to progress onto a BA (Hons) other workplaces interview or assessment. degree by undertaking a top-up course. This • Students will attend lectures given will require a further 12-months of study. by guest speakers from the industry Topics covered: • Students are required to take part Level 4 Course validated by: in a period of managed work- • Professional and Academic Skills experience • The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy • Students will learn skills in Industry in Context entrepreneurship and business • Fundamentals of Beauty Salon start-up to aid them to become • Operations self-employed • Advanced Epilation • Advanced practical skills run • Laser and Light Treatments for Skin throughout the course to Beauty Management Rejuvenation and Hair Removal maximise student potential and • Physiology of Ageing expertise Foundation Degree FdA • The course enables students to develop their management and leadership skills including leading Attendance: Full-time Course overview: effective business decisions thus increasing and managing teams and salon revenue. Throughout your studies you The FdA Beauty Management programme managing financial esourcesr Duration: 2 years will be offered support in the development will allow you to learn current industry ! of relevant study skills such as academic, Covid-19 Update UCAS code: BM04 techniques, develop those that you have ICT, independent learning, communication already been introduced to at a lower Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Institution code: B93 and time management. The teaching and level and build a strong foundation in the to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate learning strategies typically used by tutors theories and background knowledge of adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation on the course include lectures, seminars, the profession. An important feature of and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please practical workshops and tutorials. You will the course is the opportunity to develop visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and also be expected to undertake a significant your skills, knowledge and experience of details regarding this course. amount of independent study. management, leading people and making
30?? 31 the development of relevant study skills such Career and professional as academic, ICT, independent learning, development: Star features: communication and time management. The programme is informed The teaching and learning strategies typically Successful completion of this course by employers and recognises Beauty used by tutors on the course include lectures, could enable you to progress into a wide current developments in the Beauty seminars, practical workshops and tutorials. variety of fields within the industry or onto Therapy industry. Career and life You will also be expected to undertake a postgraduate study. skills - such as leadership, team significant amount of independent study. management and professional Course validated by: communication - have been Entry requirements: integrated into the programme to Applicants will normally possess a recognised develop and enhance employability. Beauty related qualification comprising at least 120 credits at HE4 and 120 credits at Classroom based learning is HE5; for example a Foundation Degree or supplemented by work-based HND. Applicants should also have 5 GCSEs learning. Students consolidate and at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English. enhance their knowledge through the completion of independent research projects. Topics covered: Level 6 Experienced Beauty Therapy • Major Project professionals make regular visits as • Small Business Enterprise Planning guest speakers to ensure that you • Strategic Management for Hair and are staying up-to-date with the most Beauty Business current industry knowledge. • Innovations and Developments in Beauty Salon Services Beauty Management • Marketing Management in the BA (Hons) Top-up Beauty Industry
Attendance: Full-time Course overview: manage a salon or start your own business. Theoretical concepts and knowledge will The BA (Hons) top up degree is an exciting Duration: 1 year be underpinned by practical application course taught at Bury College University ! through classroom-based discussions and Covid-19 Update UCAS code: BM06 Centre and validated by the University of research. You will be given the opportunity to Bolton. It is ideal if you have successfully Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Institution code: B93 analyse a particular area of the industry that completed a Foundation Degree or HND to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate interests you through the undertaking of a in a Beauty Management related topic adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation dissertation. This course will give you a strong and allows you to develop a greater and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please foundation for a variety of future careers understanding of your leadership and visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and in the Beauty Therapy industry. Throughout management skills and the practical details regarding this course. your studies you will be offered support in experience you need to be able to
32?? 33 Topics covered: Career and professional You will cover the following topics: development: Star feature: Work experience opportunities Level 4 A Business Management degree prepares may be available to help you • Managing People and Organisations you for a career in business, which may gain first-hand experience • The Business Environment stretch across any sector or industry. working in different industry • Introduction to Business Finance Your career options are therefore varied. sectors. • Fundamentals of Business Completion of your programme will • Principles of Marketing contribute to your professional development • Management Accounting and career progression. Skills developed include:
Level 5 • An understanding of organisational Course validated by: • Organisational Behaviour behaviour and structure • Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability • Analytical and critical thinking A creative approach to problem solving in Practice • Business and Management • Human Resource Management • Decision-making • Services Marketing • Persuasive written and oral • Managing Operations communication • International Economics • Numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data Level 6 • Self-reliance, the ability to manage • Strategic Analysis time, projects and resources • Employee Relations • Appreciation of the causes and effects of • Applied Business Research and Analysis economic and other external changes • Independent Project (optional) • Innovation and Entrepreneurship (optional)
Business Management • Global Business • Digital Marketing BA Hons
Attendance: Full-time Course overview: Entry requirements: Duration: 3 years Studying for a Business Management • Minimum of 80 UCAS points or equivalent Degree allows you to develop a broad in a Level 3 qualification ! Covid-19 Update UCAS code: BUSI understanding of business organisations and • As well as five GCSEs at grade C or above Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Institution code: B93 provides you with subject-specific knowledge (or equivalent) including English in areas such as markets, customers, finance, to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate The university centre will also consider operations, communication, information • adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation applicants who have an Access to Higher technology and business policy and strategy. and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please Education Diploma visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and • You may be required to attend an details regarding this course. interview and an assessment
34?? 35 Entry requirements: Career and professional • 64 UCAS points or equivalent in a Level 3 development: Star features: qualification A qualification in Hospitality Management Enjoy learning from a highly motivated and vastly • You should also have five GCSEs at grade opens the doors to a range of opportunities. experienced team. All 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language Once completed you may choose to progress on to a Level 6 top-up degree delivery tutors have enjoyed • You will be required to attend an interview programme or directly into employment, long and successful careers and/or assessment as you will have acquired the knowledge at senior levels within the • If you do not have the formal entry and skills to embark upon a career at industry, at local, national and requirements but have relevant work management level within the hospitality international levels. experience or an alternative qualification sector. you may still be eligible for the course As a Bury College University
Centre student, you will benefit and Hospitality Catering Course validated by: from state-of-the-art facilities. Topics covered: A brand new training kitchen The programme is made up from a range capacity opened in September of mandatory and optional units. Modules 2020 and offers aspiring chefs, include the following: Approved Centre from Pearson restaurant managers and baristas the opportunity to develop their Level 4 range of food preparation skills and • Contemporary Hospitality Industry a chance to experience a new live • Managing the Customer Experience BURY working environment. This modern, • Professional Identity and Practice COLLEGE cutting edge facility is based in the • The Hospitality Business Toolkit university centre and complements BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE • Leadership and Management for FOR COLLEGE OF the training kitchen capacity already Service Industries THE YEAR available at Bury College. 2020 • Marketing Essentials for Hospitality • Managing Food and Beverage Hospitality Management Operations HNC and HND • International Gastronomy Level 5 • Research Project This course aims to develop your skills whilst Attendance: Full-time Course overview: • Hospitality Consumer Behaviour ! partaking in a range of college and industrial Covid-19 Update Explore the exciting opportunities available and Insight Duration: 1 year HNC based activities, building up your knowledge within the hospitality industry with a Hospitality • Food Innovation Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months 1 additional year HND and experience and gaining qualifications. Management qualification. The programme • Global Events to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate You will demonstrate competence through UCAS code: HOSP is designed to address the local and national • Hospitality Brand Management adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation complex activities which require technical skills gap and to aid people with ambitions of • Hospitality Business Strategy and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please Institution code: B93 knowledge. business ownership and self-employment. • Strategic Human Resource Management visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and • Managing and Running a Small Business details regarding this course.
36?? 37 Entry requirements: Level 5 • Supporting Language and Literacy Star feature: • Applicants will normally have a Level 3 • Supporting Numeracy qualification in an appropriate area • Supporting Science This course can provide a route into teaching when followed • You must also have five GCSEs at • Reflective Practice by a relevant BA (Hons) top up, grade 9-4 (A*-C) including maths and • Work-Based Practice (Action Childcare enabling you to work your way English Inquiry Project) • Work-Based Practice (Reflection towards a Qualified Teacher • You need to be working in a school on the Work Setting) Status (QTS). as a teaching assistant on a voluntary
or employed basis and must have agreement from your Head Teacher Career and professional about undertaking the programme development: Course validated by: • You will also have to attend an Bury College University Centre also offers interview and receive a satisfactory a top-up degree, a BA Professional enhanced DBS check (costing Development for Teaching Assistants, which approximately £44) you may progress onto after successful • If you do not have the normal entry completion of this course. requirements but have relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course “Completing my Foundation Degree has given me the skills Topics covered: and knowledge I needed Level 4 to support my role in the • Research and Study Skills workplace.” • Inclusive Practice Teaching Assistants • Planning Delivery and Assessment of Learning Rebecca Campbell - Graduated with a (Primary) Foundation Degree FdA • Theory and Practice of Learning Distinction in Teaching Assistants (Primary) • Trends and Issues
Attendance: Part-time Course overview: sector, to support your study. Throughout the course, with the support of your tutor, you This course is taught at Bury College University Duration: 3 years will integrate the theory and practice-based ! Centre, with the qualification awarded by Covid-19 Update elements of this programme. During the the University of Bolton. It provides you with course you will be required to complete a Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months an ideal opportunity to develop the skills placement at a Primary School, allowing you to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate and knowledge you will be using in your to gain the skills, experience and knowledge adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation role as a Teaching Assistant (or volunteer to progress into employment within the and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please Teaching Assistant). You will need to secure a education sector. visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and placement (paid or voluntary) in the primary details regarding this course.
38?? 39 Entry requirements: Level 5 Career and • Researching and Evaluating Practice • 80 UCAS points or equivalent in a professional • Crime and Conflict Level 3 qualification • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and development: • Applicants should also have five GCSEs Anti-oppressive Practice (with work Career options are varied, ranging
at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English based learning) from work in schools and other Childcare settings to family support work • The university centre will also consider • The Internet, Media and Society applicants who have passed a • Identity, Personality and Social Justice through a range of organisations. Kitemarked Access to Higher • Innovative Approaches to Working You can also apply to progress onto Education course (equivalent with Children and Families post graduate study to work towards QTS, social work or other fields. to 80 UCAS points) Level 6
• If you do not have the standard entry • Enabling Practice and Empowerment requirements but have relevant work for Communities experience or an alternative • Outdoor Environments and Star feature: qualification you may still be Experiential Learning The placement aspect of the course eligible for the course • Supporting Health and Wellbeing allows you to explore the breadth of • Extended Professional Practice the workforce opportunities relevant • You may be required to attend for Report: Dissertation to this degree. Through placement an interview or assessment • Employability, Progression and Leadership students can build professional • All students will be required to obtain As part of the Personal/Professional networks to enhance future an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS Development modules you will undertake employability. Service in order to undertake the placements in a variety of settings, this required placement elements of could be paid or voluntary work. This will be the course equivalent to 70 hours. Course validated by: Topics covered: You will cover the following topics:
Level 4 Working with Children • Perspectives in Human Development • Professional Skills with Children, Young and Families BA Hons People, Families and Communities • Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice ! Attendance: Full-time Course overview: provides a secure grounding in issues for • Play and Creative Development in Covid-19 Update all professionals working in multi-agency Diverse Contexts 3 years This degree, which is awarded by the Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Duration: contexts with children and their carers. The • Cultural and Historical Influences on University of Cumbria and taught at to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate UCAS code: L2X0 course offers you the opportunity to continue Children, Young People and Families Bury College University Centre, is aimed at adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation studying at a higher level, whilst broadening • An Introduction to Practitioner B93 people wanting to work with children, young and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please Institution code: your knowledge and understanding Research people and families. It covers a wide range gained at Level 3, or through your previous visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and of issues affecting children and families experience. details regarding this course. in today’s society. Each of the modules
40?? 41 Entry requirements: Career and professional • A minimum of 96 UCAS points development: Star feature: During the course you may • A Level 2 qualification in maths and Discover career opportunities as a: also have the opportunity to English is essential • Software Developer gain additional professional IT • Database Analyst • You will be required to attend an interview qualifications including CISCO • Web Developer Computing and/or assessment with further study. • Network Engineer • If you do not have the formal entry • Network and Cyber Security Engineer requirements but have relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course Course validated by: Topics covered: You will cover the following topics: Approved Centre from Pearson • Programming • Networking and Security • Database Design and Development • Managing a Successful Computing Project BURY • Computer Systems Architecture COLLEGE • Software Development BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE FOR COLLEGE OF THE YEAR 2020
Computing HNC
qualification will underpin your future success. ! Attendance: Full-time Course overview: Covid-19 Update We are committed to providing an industry Take your next steps in computer science Duration: 1 year led curriculum and have co-created this Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months and digital technologies with our HNC in programme with employers to provide the to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate UCAS code: COMP Computing. Whether you’re looking to essential knowledge and skills required by this adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation improve your prospects or you’re seeking a Institution code: B93 ever-changing and vibrant sector. and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please new career direction, this industry-recognised visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and details regarding this course.
42?? 43 Entry requirements: Career and professional • 64 UCAS points from at least two, but development: Star features: preferably three GCE A-levels or There is the opportunity to progress onto The HNC in Engineering enables equivalent in subjects related to an external Degree course in your chosen you to develop a wide range of engineering such as a Level 3 Extended engineering field. The skills and knowledge skills related to the Engineering Diploma in Engineering/Electrical and you will develop will support progression sector. This practical based course Engineering Electrical Engineering or an Advanced within the industry. will include educational visits and Apprenticeship (Level 3) in Engineering you will lead on your own work- related project. • Applicants should also have the Career opportunities include Mechanical equivalent of five GCSEs at grade Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Bury College has excellent 9-4 (A*-C) including maths Engineering, Civil Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering and Engineering workshops and many more pathways depending on your laboratories situated in a purpose-built Topics covered: chosen progressions pathway. environment. You will benefit from weekly timetabled tutor-led classes and During the course of the year you will cover regular feedback on your academic eight units. These units will be set by your progress. tutor and may include: Course validated by:
• Engineering Design • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science Approved Centre from Pearson • Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Machining and Processing of Engineering Materials BURY • Materials, Properties and Testing COLLEGE • Programmable Logic Controllers BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE • Computer Aided Design (CAD) FOR COLLEGE OF for Engineering THE YEAR Engineering HNC 2020 “My time at Bury College University Centre Attendance: Full-time Course overview: You will study the General Engineering pathway which is made up of both electrical was very good. The tutors went above and Duration: 1 year HNC The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC in ! beyond to support me. I am now looking - Electronic and Mechanical modules. Covid-19 Update Engineering provides a specialist work- forward to progressing my career within UCAS code: 137S related programme of study that covers the Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent key knowledge, understanding and practical Electrical and Electronic Engineering.” Institution code: B93 months to implement a range of safety measures and skills required in the Engineering sector. appropriate adjustments to courses. We will continue to Matthew Ward - Engineering HNC Graduate monitor the situation and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and details regarding this course.
44?? 45 skills such as academic, ICT, independent Topics covered: learning, communication and time You will cover the following topics: Star features: management. The teaching and learning • The university centre has strategies typically used by tutors on the Level 4 extensive industry links with course include lectures, seminars, practical Professional and Academic Skills, a wide range of employers workshops and tutorials. You will also be The Hair and Beauty Industry in Context, in the hairdressing industry, Hairdressing Salon Operations, Colour
expected to undertake a significant Hairdressing providing you with the amount of independent study. Correction, Technological Developments opportunity to visit a range of and Innovations, Manage the Creation salons and other workplaces. of a Hairstyle Collection Entry requirements: • You will also have the Level 5 • 64 UCAS points or equivalent in a opportunity to attend Hairdressing Salon Management in Practice, Level 3 Hairdressing qualification workshops /masterclasses given Managing Financial Resources in Salons, by guest speakers. • Applicants should also have five GCSEs Leading and Managing Hairdressing and at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English Beauty Teams, Work Based Learning, Hair • You will take part in a period of • The university centre will also consider and Scalp Specialist Services and Introduction managed work experience at applicants who have passed a to Trichology Level 5 of the programme allowing Kitemarked Access to Higher you to gain employability skills Education course Career and professional directly relevant to the workplace. • If you do not have the standard entry development: • The first year of the course focuses requirements but have relevant work on salon management, new practical Successful completion of this course could experience or an alternative skills, emerging trends and enable you to progress onto a BA (Hons) qualification you may still be eligible technological developments, while the degree by undertaking a top-up course. This for the course second year provides business training will require a further 12 months of study. • You may be required to attend for an that includes, for example, modules in interview or assessment human resource management, small Course validated by: business enterprises, working with Hairdressing Management and leading people and business psychology to help enable you to become a salon manager, start up Foundation Degree (FdA) your own business or run your business more effectively. Attendance: Full-time Course overview: of the profession. An important feature of the course is the opportunity to develop This course is for stylists or managers currently Duration: 2 years your skills, knowledge and experience of ! working or planning the next stage of their Covid-19 Update management, leading people and UCAS code: HM04 education and training in the hairdressing making effective business decisions thus Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months industry. You will learn current industry Institution code: B93 increasing salon revenue. to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate techniques or develop those that you have adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation already been introduced to at a lower level. Throughout your studies you will be offered and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please You will also build a strong foundation in support in the development of relevant study visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and the theories and background knowledge details regarding this course.
46?? 47 and knowledge will be underpinned by Topics covered: practical application through class-based You will cover the following topics: Star feature: discussions and research. The college has extensive • Major Project industry links with a wide range You will be given the opportunity to analyse • Strategic Management for the of employers in the hairdressing a particular area of the industry that Hairdressing and Beauty Business industry, providing you with the • Advanced Techniques in Hairdressing interests you through the undertaking of a Hairdressing opportunity to visit a range of dissertation. This course will give you a strong • Historical and Contemporary Context salons and other workplaces. You foundation for a variety of future careers in of Hair Design will also have the opportunity to the hairdressing industry. Throughout your • Salon Business Planning and Enterprise attend workshops/masterclasses studies you will be offered support in the given by guest speakers. You development of relevant study skills such Career and professional will develop your management as academic, ICT, independent learning, skills in the application of salon communication and time management. development: design, marketing and training and The teaching and learning strategies typically Successful completion of this course development in the hairdressing used by tutors on the course include lectures, could enable you to progress into a wide industry. seminars, practical workshops and tutorials. variety of fields within the industry or onto You will also be expected to undertake a postgraduate study. significant amount of independent study.
Course validated by: Entry requirements: Applicants will normally possess a recognised Hairdressing related qualification comprising at least 120 credits at HE4 and 120 credits at HE5; for example a Foundation Degree or HND. Applicants should also have five GCSE’s at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including Hairdressing Management English. BA (Hons) Top-up “I am so proud to be a business owner and a Senior Stylist at my ! own shop. My course has helped Attendance: Full-time Course overview: to develop a greater understanding of your Covid-19 Update leadership and management skills and the me so much and I love being my The BA (Hons) top up degree is an exciting Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Duration: 1 year practical experience you need to be able to own boss. My tutors are really new course taught at Bury College University to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate HM06 manage a salon or start your own business. supportive and I feel so lucky to UCAS code: Centre and validated by the University of adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation It provides a progression route for students Bolton. It is ideal if you have successfully and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please have been able to study such an Institution code: B93 on HND or FdA programmes in Hairdressing/ completed a Foundation Degree or HND in visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and Salon Management. Theoretical concepts amazing course in Bury.” a hairdressing related topic and allows you details regarding this course. Jake Eckersley - Hairdressing Management graduate
48?? 49 Entry requirements: • Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs • Sociological and Psychological Star feature: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Perspectives on Health Social Care (or related subject) We have an extensive network of health and • Ideally 5 GCSE grades A* to C or Career and professional social care contacts and 9 to 4 (or equivalent) including English can offer students access to Language development: There will be opportunities afterwards to a wide variety of hands-on • Other related Level 3 qualifications progress onto a degree course or higher real life experiences in the • An Access to Higher Education Diploma level apprenticeships. You may also gain sector. Students will have lots awarded by an approved further employment in a range of careers in of opportunities to develop education institution healthcare, including: healthcare assistant their research skills, reflection skills, problem solving skills and • Related work experience practitioner roles in a range of settings, nursing assistant roles, care navigation, critical thinking in preparation • An international equivalent of the above planning and assessment roles as well as for potential further learning. roles in public health, health promotion Topics covered: and non-clinical healthcare supervisory Health, Social and Community You will cover the following topics: or lower management.
• Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care Course validated by: BURY • Demonstrating Professional Principles and COLLEGE Values in Health and Social Care Practice BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE • Supporting the Individual Journey FOR COLLEGE OF through Integrated Health and Social Approved Centre from Pearson THE YEAR 2020 Care Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice(Pearson-set Project) • Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project) • Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services Healthcare Practice HNC
Attendance: Full-time Course overview: experience whilst developing and expanding ! your skills and practice. You will gain the Covid-19 Update This course will provide you with knowledge Duration: 1 year skills required for work in the health and and understanding of the core issues and Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months social care sector through mandatory work UCAS code: HEAL principles in Health and Social Care. It to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate experience. adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation Institution code: B93 will build on your existing knowledge and and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and details regarding this course.
50?? 51 Entry requirements: • Family Support and Intervention: Working with Children and Families Star feature: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and • Safeguarding Children, Young People and Social Care (or related subject) Vulnerable Adults Bury College University Centre has an extensive • A GCE Advanced Level profile that • Youth Justice: Gangs and Serious Youth network of health and demonstrates strong performance in a Violence social care contacts and can relevant subject or adequate • From Conflict to Resolution offer you access to a wide performance in more than one GCE variety of hands-on real life subject. This profile is likely to be supported Career and professional experiences in the sector. You by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 will have lots of opportunities (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths development: to develop your research skills, and English Upon completion there will be opportunities to progress onto a degree course such as an reflection skills, problem solving • Other related Level 3 qualifications Honours degree in Social Work, Youth and skills and critical thinking in • An Access to Higher Education Diploma Community Work, Childhood Studies, Public preparation for potential further awarded by an approved further Health, Social Policy or a related area or to learning. education institution continue onto a higher level apprenticeship. Health, Social and Community • Related work experience You may also gain employment in a range of careers in social and community • An international equivalent of the above work, including: family support work roles, Course validated by: resource officer and personal assistant roles, Topics covered: community development work, public health You will cover the following topics: and community support work, care planning roles, advocacy, social services supervisory or Approved Centre from Pearson Level 4 lower management roles, counselling and • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health rehabilitation support roles. and Social Care • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice BURY • Supporting the Individual Journey COLLEGE ! Social and Community Work through Integrated Health and Social Covid-19 Update BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE FOR COLLEGE OF Care Bury College University Centre has THE YEAR HNC and HND • Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice 2020 worked hard over recent months (Pearson-set Project) to implement a range of safety Attendance: Full-time Course overview: diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, Level 5 measures and appropriate diversity and values whilst developing and • Reflective Approaches in Implementing adjustments to courses. We will This course will provide you with knowledge Duration: 1 year HNC expanding your skills and practice. You will Person-centred Practice continue to monitor the situation and understanding of the roles within 1 additional year HND gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied • Investigating Innovative Approaches in and may make further changes as the social and community work sector, to practical skills gained in evidence-based Social and Community Work necessary for 2021. Please UCAS code: SOCI recognising the importance of collaboration practice, personal research, self-study, • Supervising and Managing Others in visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk at all levels. It will build on your existing Institution code: B93 directed study and mandatory workplace Social and Community Care for more information and details knowledge and experience of culturally learning and experience. regarding this course.
52?? 53 You will gain an understanding of how Topics covered: the film, broadcast and digital media Star feature: industries work, and to learn how historical You may study the following modules: Throughout the course you will developments and contexts have informed Level 4 Media be guided and encouraged to production techniques. Above all, you will • Film Practices follow your personal interests build a body of work that prepares you • Editing for Film and Television and develop your strengths for entry into the media workplace. Guest • Film Studies through your assignments. speakers are also invited into sessions to give • Interview and Presentation Techniques Training in camera work, editing, an insight into the industry. • Professional Practice screenwriting and journalism may • Individual Project be supported by technical help • Creative Media Industry Entry requirements: and hands-on workshop sessions. • Single Camera Techniques for Television • 64 UCAS points (including a media You will be given the opportunity to subject) and a creative portfolio or use broadcast-quality 4K camera Level 5 equivalent in an appropriate Level 3 kits, digital SLR cameras and • Collaborative Project qualification professional edit suites including • Personal Professional Development Mac computers and industry • You should also have five GCSEs • Advanced Film Production Studies software (Adobe Master Suite, at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English • Advanced Television Studies Da Vinci and Final Cut Pro X). You Language • Scriptwriting will be encouraged to submit your • You will be required to attend an • Podcast Production work to regional and national film interview and/or assessment festivals. • If you do not have the standard entry Career and professional requirements but have the relevant development: work experience or an alternative If you are seeking to work within filmmaking, qualification you may still be eligible Course validated by: broadcasting or television production, this for the course Creative Media Production programme could place you on the right career path. HNC and HND Approved Centre from Pearson
Attendance: Full-time Course overview: develop your critical understanding of key film production concepts. Duration: 1 year HNC Our Creative Media Production course BURY offers you tailored professional training 1 additional year HND Our Digital Media Studio provides the ! COLLEGE throughout your study. Each learning Covid-19 Update PP31 perfect environment to launch your BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE UCAS code: experience is designed to ready you for FOR COLLEGE OF career in the film, broadcast and media Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months employment by combining practical projects THE YEAR Institution code: B93 industries. State-of-the-art broadcast quality to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate 2020 and industry skills with higher-level research production equipment including a green adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation techniques. First year modules provide an screen television studio, professional editing and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please essential core of academic knowledge, facilities, and industry-level software will visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and practical training and study skills aiming to enable you to produce a top-class portfolio details regarding this course. of work. 54?? 55 this chosen field of expertise. The result is a Special Effects Make-up course designed to enhance your personal • Styling for the camera Star features: and professional effectiveness and your • Hair design for performers You are required to develop career progression. • Special effects make-up a professional portfolio • Casting and mould-making during the course which will Entry requirements: • Body art demonstrate your creative • Freelancing thinking and practical abilities. • 64 UCAS points. These may be from • Portfolio development at least two, but preferably three GCE • Academic and professional skills
Towards the end of the course, Media Make-up A Levels (or equivalent) including an you will be required to take part Art based subject in work experience and to • A Level 3 BTEC Art or Level 3 Career and professional manage a professional showcase. Media Make-up qualification is also development: All of these activities will be acceptable You may be able to progress on to an supported by curriculum specialists • The university centre will also consider Honours degree by taking a top-up from your own field. applicants who have passed a course. This usually requires 12-18 Kitemarked Access to Higher months of further study. Education course (equivalent to 64 UCAS points) Course validated by: • Applicants should also have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English
• If you do not have the normal entry requirements but have relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course
Design in Media Make-up • You may be required to attend an Foundation Degree (FdSc) interview and an assessment Topics covered: ! Full-time the production of a professional portfolio Attendance: Course overview: The course will give you advanced training Covid-19 Update of creative designs. This thought provoking This foundation degree course is particularly in media make-up, theatrical and creative Duration: 2 years qualification combines academic knowledge Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months relevant if you are looking to broaden your hairstyling. You will study the following to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate D324 with the development of skills such as UCAS code: knowledge and practical skills within the modules: presentation, research, evaluation and adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation make-up industry. The course will give you Institution code: B93 planning. Professional practice will take place and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please the opportunity to develop skills in media and within the industry, allowing you to network visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and theatrical make-up, use of special effects and gain relevant industrial experience in details regarding this course. make-up, fashion and photographic make- up, development of creative hair skills, plus
56?? 57 The course places an emphasis on Year 2 understanding people, communities and the • Research Project Star feature: law with a focus on practical skills to enter • Reflective Professional Practice The degree is delivered into the Public Services. The course will be • Youth Offending by lecturers with a wide assessed by coursework assignments with • Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation range of Public Service research tasks. • Theories of Crime experience. You will also • International Institutions and Organisations benefit from well established • Cyber Security Entry requirements: links within the Public Services Public Services • 64 UCAS points or equivalent in a Level 3 including Fire Service, Police qualification Career and professional Service, Prison Service and development: the Armed Forces. To enhance • You should also have five GCSEs at grade the programme there is an 9-4 (A*-C) including English Upon completion of this course you may opportunity to participate choose to top-up in Policing. You may • The University Centre will also consider in a study visit programme choose to progress onto other courses such applicants who have passed a Kitemarked which includes overseas visits to as Law and other related subjects. Access to Higher Education course destinations such as Krakow in (equivalent to 64 UCAS points) Poland. Various guest speakers Course validated by: • You may also be required to attend an provide a wealth of knowledge to interview and/or assessment support your studies and future employment. • If you do not have the standard entry requirements but have the relevant work Approved Centre from Pearson experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course
Topics covered: BURY Year 1 COLLEGE Organisational Structures and Culture • BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE Public Services HNC and HND • Mental Health and Wellbeing FOR COLLEGE OF THE YEAR • Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment With a focus on Law, Criminology, Psychology and Sociology 2020 • Public Services in Contemporary Society • Terrorism and Counter Terrorism • Law and Legal Systems Full-time The Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Attendance: Course overview: • Crime Reduction and Community Safety Public Services consists of modules covering This programme offers you the opportunity • Crime and Substance Abuse ! Duration: 1 year HNC all aspects of Protective Services from Mental Covid-19 Update to study a Higher National Certificate/ 1 additional year HND Health and Wellbeing to Counter Terrorism. Diploma in Public Services with a particular Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months The course has been set out to give you the UCAS code: LL43 focus on Law, Criminology, Psychology to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate best possible starting point to enter into your and Sociology which will give you the adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation Institution code: B93 chosen Public Service, giving not only the underpinning knowledge to enter into your and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please theoretical knowledge to succeed but the chosen Public Service. visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and practical skills too. details regarding this course.
58?? 59 The pathways include: • Cell Biology Fundamentals of Chemistry • Biology • Star feature: • Anatomy and Human Physiology • Chemistry Successful completion of • Inorganic or Organic Chemistry
the HNC in Applied Sciences Science • Chemistry guarantees a year 2 place at Entry requirements: • Principles of Ecology and their Applications The University of Salford on • BTEC Applied in a Science related subject • Fundamentals of Biochemistry a range of Biology/Chemistry minimum MMP (equivalent to 80 UCAS • Microbiological Techniques related degrees. points) or 2 A-levels (D or above) in a Science related subject – every application Career and professional is considered on an individual basis development: • Applicants should also have five GCSEs at Course validated by: The course provides opportunities for Grade C or above (or equivalent) including students to enter employment in the Applied Science, English and maths Sciences or the chance to progress on to • The centre will also consider applicants further study. who have passed a Kitemarked Access Approved Centre from Pearson to Higher Education course (equivalent Students who successfully complete their to 80 UCAS points) Applied Sciences HNC Chemistry pathway have a guaranteed place on the second • If you do not have the standard entry year of a BSc (Hons) Chemistry at the requirements but have relevant work University of Salford. BURY experience or an alternative qualification COLLEGE
you may still be eligible for the course Those students who successfully complete BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE the Applied Sciences HNC Biology pathway, FOR COLLEGE OF • You may be required to attend for an THE YEAR also have a guaranteed place at the interview or assessment 2020 University of Salford on the second year of one of the following degrees; BSc (Hons) Topics covered: Biology, BSc (Hons) Zoology, BSc (Hons) You will develop knowledge and awareness Human Biology & Infectious Diseases. of key aspects of the Applied Sciences Please note that different fees will apply. ! Applied Sciences HNC sector through core units. Covid-19 Update The units include: Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Pathways available: Attendance: Full-time • Biological Molecules Course overview: to implement a range of safety • Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques • Biology 1 year HNC A stimulating and challenging programme measures and appropriate Duration: • Scientific Data Handling Approaches • Chemistry of study that will be both engaging and adjustments to courses. We will UCAS code: SCI1 and Techniques memorable. This qualification will provide you continue to monitor the situation • Regulation and Quality in the Applied B93 with the essential subject knowledge needed and may make further changes as Institution code: Sciences to progress successfully into further study or necessary for 2021. Please into the world of work. You will undertake a visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk The ‘specialist pathways’ allow you to study core of learning in Applied Science as well as for more information and details units from your area of interest. These units the opportunity to specialise in your desired regarding this course. include: Science related pathway. 60?? 61 Entry requirements: Career and professional • 48-64 UCAS points from a full Level 3 development: Star feature:
qualification such as BTEC, A Level or Individuals who successfully complete the During this course you will Sport an Access course in Sport HNC may wish to progress onto a degree enjoy trips and visits which will help you learn outside • GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4 or secure employment in Personal Training, the classroom settings and (A*-C) or equivalent Lifestyle Coaching, or the Nutrition and Education industries. enable you to become more • We may admit applicants who do not employable within the field have a Level 3 qualification in an of sport. appropriate area but who hold Course validated by: alternative qualifications and/or experience demonstrating appropriate knowledge and skills at Level 3
Approved Centre from Pearson Topics covered: You will cover a range of modules including:
Level 4 • Nutrition BURY • Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise COLLEGE
Psychology BTEC SILVER CERTIFICATE FOR COLLEGE OF • Anatomy and Physiology THE YEAR • Professional Skills (Pearson-set) 2020 • Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health • Lifestyle Coaching • Training, Fitness and Testing • Sports Massage Sport and Exercise Science HNC ! Covid-19 Update During the course you will gain a wide range Attendance: Full-time Course overview: Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months of sector knowledge tied to practical skills This course has been designed for those to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate Duration: 1 year HNC gained in research, self-study, directed study who wish to pursue or advance their career adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation and workplace scenarios. UCAS code: SPOR in Sport Health and Fitness. and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please Institution code: B93 visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and details regarding this course.
62?? 63 Full–time: Classes will take place 9.30am- Topics covered: 3pm two days a week. You must be available Areas that you can expect to cover include: Star feature: for up to two-three additional days for the Completing your teacher duration of the programme for teaching • Research informed teaching, learning training course at Bury practice. and assessment
College University Centre Teaching • Becoming a subject specialist teacher Part-time: Classes will take place 3pm- means that our highly • Professional code of conduct 7.30pm one day a week. In addition you experienced tutors can support • Legislation must also be available for either one full you not only academically but • Curriculum design and development day or two half days (subject to teaching also with on-the-job training. • Quality practice availability) for the duration of the During your studies we will
programme for teaching practice. endeavour to do all that we can Career and professional to find you a teaching placement Entry requirements: development: within the college. This course requires a DBS clearance and This course prepares you for a teaching a health declaration before enrolment. If career in the post compulsory sector. It is a English is not your first language you will need requirement that all new FE teachers must a recognised English Language qualification complete a teacher training qualification Course awarded by: at the appropriate level for this course e.g. as the first step in obtaining QTLS (Qualified IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. There are also specific Teacher Learning and Skills). The course does requirements outlined below. not lead to Qualified Teacher status (QTS) to teach in schools. However, since April You must have the highest vocational 2012 those with QTLS are allowed to teach qualification relevant to the subject area you in schools on the same basis as those with wish to teach in such as National Vocational QTS for 14+ students. Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 or NVQ Level 4 or Higher National Diploma (HND). You should hold one of the following qualifications in a subject relevant to the proposed teaching subject: HND/HNC, CGLI Certificate in Education advanced craft certificate; OCR advanced qualifications; NVQ Level 3; technical/ (Cert Ed 14+ / Lifelong Learning) commercial qualifications.
Attendance: Full-time/Part-time Course overview: learning. Your teaching specialism will ! depend on the qualifications you already Covid-19 Update 1 year Full-time This is a teacher training course for non- Duration: have. You will need a Level 3 qualification Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months 2 years Part-time graduates who wish to teach in the related to the area you wish to teach in to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate post-compulsory sector of education. This as well as industry experience. As part of adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation includes: adult and community education, your studies you will be required to carry and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please further education, sixth form colleges, out a teaching placement that may involve visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and universities, the prison and probation services, daytime or evening teaching or both. details regarding this course. pre-employment training and work-based
64?? 65 Full-time: Classes will take place 9.30am- • Becoming a subject specialist teacher 3pm two days a week. In addition you • Professional code of conduct Star feature: should also be available for up to two-three • Legislation Completing your teacher additional days for the duration of the • Curriculum design and development training course at Bury programme for teaching practice. • Quality College University Centre Teaching Part-time: Classes will take place 3pm- means that our highly 7.30pm one day a week. You should also be Career and professional experienced tutors can support available for either one full day or two half development: you not only academically but days for the duration of the programme for also with on-the-job training. This course prepares you for a teaching teaching practice. During your studies we will career in the post compulsory sector. It is a endeavour to do all that we can requirement that all new FE teachers must to find you a teaching placement Entry requirements: complete a teacher training qualification within the college. In order to study this course you must already as the first step in obtaining QTLS (Qualified have a degree in a subject that is relevant to Teacher Learning and Skills). The course does the area in which you teach in. In addition not lead to Qualified Teacher status (QTS) to this the course requires a DBS clearance to teach in schools. However, since April and a health declaration before enrolment. If 2012 those with QTLS are allowed to teach Course awarded by: English is not your first language you will need in schools on the same basis as those with a recognised English Language qualification QTS for 14+ students. at the appropriate level for this course e.g. Bursary information IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Bursaries may be available in the areas of Please visit the website for more details. English and maths - please contact the University Centre for more information. Topics covered: Professional Graduate Areas that you can expect to cover include: • Research informed teaching, learning Certificate in Education and assessment (PGCE 14+/Lifelong Learning) ! Covid-19 Update Attendance: Full-time/Part-time Course overview: learning. This will also qualify graduates to teach individuals aged 14 plus in high schools. This is a teacher training course for graduates Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months Duration: 1 year Full-time Your teaching specialism will depend on who wish to teach in the post-compulsory to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate 2 years Part-time the qualifications you already have. As part sector of education. This includes: adult and adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation of your studies you will be required to carry community education, sixth form colleges, and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please out a teaching placement that may include universities, the prison and probation services, visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and daytime or evening teaching or both. pre-employment training and work-based details regarding this course.
66?? 67 Entry requirements: • Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Events • Strategic Management of Tourism Star features: • 104 UCAS points from at least three • Opportunities and Challenges within the A Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects, Tourism Industry The degree is delivered by plus five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) • Dissertation / Project and PDP lecturers with management including English experience from within the Please note that module titles, course industry. You will also benefit • We will also consider applicants who content and assessment details may be from well established industry have a pass in a Kitemarked Access to subject to change. Please visit the website links with local and national Higher Education course (equivalent for updates. tourism organisations. to 104 UCAS points) Travel and Tourism Travel • You may be required to attend an You will participate in a study visit interview and an assessment Career and professional development: programme, which provides a • If you do not have the standard entry focus for coursework assessment. requirements but have relevant work Tourism is a major employer worldwide and Study visits cover a range of experience or an alternative as the world becomes a small place with the tourism settings including: visitor qualification you may still be eligible introduction of faster and larger aircraft, the attractions, tour operators, natural for the course financial rewards offered in employment in attractions, travel agents, heritage the industry continue to grow. Opportunities attractions, hospitality, visitor centres are diverse and range from tourism and and transportation. All study visits are Topics covered: management consultancies to events compulsory and you will be expected Topics could include: management, finance, IT and marketing. to contribute to their cost. There is a wide variety of careers available in • International Tourism Supply and Demand areas including; international airlines, hotels, • Academic Management Skills for the The course also involves the opportunity international tour operations and local Tourism Industry to complete an overseas work government tourism. • The Global Tourism Industry placement in an appropriate sector • Tourism Planning, Sustainability and of the international tourism industry Global ethics Course validated by: to enhance the learning experience International Tourism • Marketing and Consumer Behaviour and develop employability skills. in Tourism Undergraduates have participated Management BSc (Hons) • Working in the Travel and Tourism Industry in exciting six week placement opportunities in Tenerife and Malaga which has enabled them to develop their and management of tourism resources, Attendance: Full-time Course overview: employability skills within international destinations and businesses. Duration: 3 years This exciting course will develop your skills organisations. and give you the knowledge you need for The course is designed to equip you ! UCAS code: 6N81 a career in the dynamic and fast moving Covid-19 Update with the broad range of skills required tourism sector. It is vocationally orientated Institution code: B93 by the tourism sector. The content Bury College University Centre has worked hard over recent months and focuses on tourism in a national and acknowledges the diversity of tourism, to implement a range of safety measures and appropriate global context. The programme includes helping you prepare for a variety of career adjustments to courses. We will continue to monitor the situation case studies and study visits and will cover opportunities in the public and private and may make further changes as necessary for 2021. Please the sustainable planning, development sectors. visit www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk for more information and details regarding this course.
68?? 69 Interviews for higher education courses at Bury College University Centre
When you apply for a higher education course you may be required to attend an interview with a member of the teaching team. Interviews will focus on some of the following, as appropriate:
Academic potential • Quality of completion of application form • Relevance of portfolio • Evidence of background reading
Motivation • Awareness of nature of course • Reasons for choosing this qualification • Evidence of commitment (e.g. previous study experiences) • Enthusiasm for subject area • Career aspirations/vocational choices
Relevant experience • Work experience • Demonstration of ability by audition (where appropriate) • Voluntary/community work • Leisure/hobbies
Organisational ability • Willingness to take responsibility • Time management • Ability to manage change • Ability to work under pressure • Punctuality
70 71 “The tutors at Bury “My time at College University Bury College Centre were University really helpful. I Centre has have developed been great and a range of new I now feel well skills and become prepared to take much more the next step in independent.” my career.”
Hope Appleby Louis Humphreys Public Services HNC and HND Graduate Sports Science and Coaching Hope progressed onto the University (FdSc) graduate of Chester to complete a Public Services Top-up degree
72 73 Disclaimer Please Note: All information contained within this course guide is correct at the time of going to press. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide all the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed in this publication, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students. Date of Publication: October 2020. GET IN TOUCH
0161 280 8280 [email protected] www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk @burycollegeunicentre /BuryCollegeUniCentre Enterprise Centre, Market Street, Bury BL9 0DS
In collaboration with
Produced by the Marketing Team. Printed by Browns. October 2020