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leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 1 “I chose Leicester College “I can honestly say that because it offered the without going to Leicester course that I was looking for. College I wouldn’t be I was very impressed with where I am today. I always the College facilities and the recommend Leicester course modules.” College to anyone that asks.”

Petronio Umbac Amy Brammall Foundation Degree in Artistic Foundation Degree in Make-Up And Special Effects Photography And Video

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2 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 3 Welcome to Contents Leicester

College Welcome to Leicester College 4 Course, Courses, Courses 6 Welcome to Leicester College, one of the largest and for customer service excellence and the Training most successful colleges in the UK. Quality Standard for services to business, reflect this. Art and Design 7 Business and IT 7 We currently have over 26,000 learners studying with Our three campuses are all situated in the heart Caring Professions 8 us on a wide range of courses, from many different of Leicester, a vibrant and diverse city with a huge Construction 8 backgrounds and with different ambitions and population of learners of all ages. All three campuses Creative Media 9 aspirations. have recently been upgraded to an extremely high 9 standard and offer some of the best and most up-to- and Footwear 10 We are an Associate College of De Montfort date learning facilities in the area. Performing Arts and Music 10 University and part of Leicester University’s College and University Liaison Network. We want everyone who comes to Leicester College to Science, Maths and Humanities 11 have the best chance of success and we offer a wide Sport and Fitness 11 Working with these and other HE institutions, we range of support, as well as opportunities to take part Teacher 11 provide a wide range of university level courses at in cross-College activities to help you gain the most Why study at Leicester College? 12 both Higher National Certificate, Higher National out of your time here. Funding and Fees 14 Diploma and Foundation Degree level. These courses Full-time learners 14 offer routes to Honours Degree level in many subject We are only a phone call or email away and can Part-time learners 15 areas. Additionally this year we now offer a Level 6 answer any questions you have. So don’t hesitate International Students 17 honours degree as well. This means it is now possible to contact us on 0116 224 2240 or Learner Voice 18 to progress all the way from Level 1 to Honours [email protected]. Degree level with Leicester College. Leicester - The Cultural City 20 I look forward to seeing you at Leicester College in Great Partnerships 22 By working very closely with thousands of local and the near future. Coventry University 22 national companies, we can provide training tailored 22 specifically to the needs of their staff, and ensure that University of Bedfordshire 23 the training we offer equips our learners for future What Entry Requirements do I need? 24 employment. English Language Requirements 25 Guide to Qualifications 26 Leicester College also has an excellent local and national reputation. Our many awards and quality How to Apply to UCAS 28 marks, ranging from membership of five National How to Apply to Leicester College 28 Skills Academies to a Peter Jones’s Enterprise Academy Be Part of our Success 30 Hub and achieving the Government’s national award Maggie Galliers CBE, Principal Open Days back page

4 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 5 Courses, Courses, Courses

We currently offer the following university level courses, however our course offer is subject to change and sheryle Hammond Higher National we can add extra new courses, so please see our website (leicestercollege.ac.uk) for the latest information. Diploma in Business After working in her family’s catering business, Sheryle said: Sheryle decided that she needed more of a challenge. “ Since I started the course, I have made lots of Accountancy Art and Design Artistic new friends and I look at my current working She wanted to study something she found environment very differently as I have a better Make-up and Special Effects Building interesting and enrolled on the Higher National understanding of it on many different levels.“ Certificate in Business at Leicester College. Studies Building Engineering Services She progressed from the Higher National Certificate to the Higher National Diploma in Business and would like to continue studying business at degree Biology Business Computing Construction level and ultimately run her own business. and the Built Environment Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) Children, Families Art and Design Business and IT If you have aspiration to embark on a creative career, our Are you an entrepreneur at heart or would you like a and Community Health Fashion Costume art and design environment can hone your practical skills. professional qualification to boost your current career? Our great reputation is enhanced as all our staff are As the Hub for the Peter Jones Footwear Graphic Design and E-Media recognised artists and designers and our facilities Enterprise Academy, a member of the Microsoft have the latest with art rooms designed Academic Alliance and a CISCO Academy, our national Creative Sound Technology Performance specifically to enhance natural light. reputation for excellence is renowned. (Acting/Dance) Performing It is the perfect creative environment in which to Last year 100% of the graduates from our business For detailed explore a wide range of disciplines, from print making and travel courses progressed to either “top up” to Arts Photography Video information on to photography. an honours degree or found employment. our University Level courses The department organises end-of-year shows at • Level 4 Diploma in Accountancy: part-time Sports Coaching Education many different venues in Leicester, and there are also • Higher National Certificate in Business: part-time For detailed course constantly changing displays throughout the College • Higher National Diploma in Business: full-time Teaching English Teaching information visit where you can exhibit your work. • Higher National Diploma in Business (Top-up): part-time leicestercollege.ac.uk • Higher National Certificate in Computing: part-time • Foundation Studies in Art and Design: full-time • Higher National Diploma in Computing: full-time ESOL Travel and Tourism • Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tourism: full-time University Diploma

6 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 7 Courses, Courses, Courses Creative Media Engineering We currently offer the following university level courses, however our course offer is subject to change and The department’s impressive facilities (three large Skilled engineers are amongst the most sought after we can add extra new courses, so please see our website (leicestercollege.ac.uk) for the latest information. , two printing and processing dark rooms and a employees in the UK. Skills are very transferable and fully equipped Apple Mac suite) will ensure your career with Leicester College being an EMTA (Engineering in multimedia has a great foundation. You will have and Marine Training authority) you can learn in opportunities for a European residential and gain crucial dedicated, specialist, industry level facilities. mable katsande foundation degree in industry experience with real life employer projects. • Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical/ children, families and community health Last year 100% of our photography and video Electrical): part-time When expecting her first child, hairdresser Mable “The course was exactly what I wanted; giving graduates progressed to either “top up” to an • Higher National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical realised she wanted a change of career. me the flexibility I needed. Other mums would honours degree or found employment Engineering: part-time tell me their problems and I saw I could do • Higher National Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Working with children and families appealed to something about it, and see the good results of • Foundation Degree in Graphic Design and e-media: Engineering: full-time her, so she decided to enrol on a course in this area. my work at the end of it. part-time • Foundation Degree in Photography and Video: Now in her second year of the course, Mable is “Education is important to be employable; I For detailed gaining experience in the Care sector through cannot begin to say how much I have learnt.” full-time or part-time information on working at Homestart, a voluntary sector • Foundation Degree in Video and Photography: our University organisation for young families. Mable said: full-time Level courses For detailed course information visit leicestercollege.ac.uk

Caring Professions Construction Caring professions is a huge industry which covers a range Our industry standard facilities help develop your skills Chris Deveraux Higher National of settings from social care, nursing, welfare, childcare in construction management, site engineering, building and housing. We will help you to improve your skills in control and quantity surveying. We are also proud to be Certificate in building studies research, management and child development, with many a UniBond Centre of Excellence and a member of the Chris left high school in 2005 with 12 GCSEs but was certificate and now his Higher National Certificate opportunities for work experience in the industry. We are National Skills Academy for Environmental , not interested in going onto college or university. in Building Studies. also a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. assuring you of top class training facilities. After posting out 30 CVs a week asking for a position “My lecturers at Leicester College have all been Last year 100% of the graduates from our full-time Last year 100% of the graduates from our building as an apprentice carpenter or joiner, he found success very approachable and friendly. They have such in- care course progressed to either “top up” to an studies course found employment with T Denman and Sons Ltd. He is now hoping to depth knowledge and experience that they seem honours degree or found employment (including achieve his ambition to become a site manager. to know exactly what and how I want to learn. voluntary employment overseas). • Higher National Certificate in Building Studies: part-time T Denman and Sons Ltd teamed up with Leicester “When I first applied Leicester College, I never • Higher National Certificate in Building Engineering College to deliver NVQ Level 2 academic training. thought I would have achieved this much but with • Foundation Degree in Children, Families and Services: part-time He worked four days on the job and spent the fifth the combination of work and study I have. I would Community Health: full-time or part-time • Higher National Diploma in Construction and the in the classroom. He liked this formula so much that advise others to persevere in their quests and Built Environment: full-time he went on to do his NVQ Level 3 then national never give up.”

8 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 9 Courses, Courses, Courses Science, Maths and Humanities Teacher Education We currently offer the following university level courses, however our course offer is subject to change and Our science course provides routes into careers such as The need for high quality staff in education across we can add extra new courses, so please see our website (leicestercollege.ac.uk) for the latest information. forensic science and teaching. a wide variety of learning environments is vital. It doesn’t matter if you are in the early stages of a • Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology: full-time teaching career or want advanced qualifications, our Kirsty Narey breadth of courses will suit you. Foundation Degree in Footwear Sport and Leisure • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education: part-time Kirsty, 19, has aspirations of becoming the “Everything must be home grown. It will increase • University Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in British equivalent of the high-end French the cost of the shoes, however I want to cater to Sport is a fundamental aspect of life in this country and the Lifelong Learning Sector: part-time footwear designer Christian Louboutin and has the high-end scale of the market. with the London 2012 Olympic Games the hunger for sport • University Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the chosen Leicester College for her Foundation and fitness has grown, as has the need for professionals to Lifelong Learning Sector: part-time Degree course in footwear. “The Foundation Degree course at Leicester College deliver services across all our communities. is providing me with all the things that I need to “I like shoes. I always did and always wanted to know to achieve this. I am learning the correct For detailed design my own,” said Kirsty. procedures for designing, making the shoes, Last year 100% of our sports coaching graduates information on costing, accounting and marketing. After progressed to either “top up” to an honours degree our University Her dream is to start her own line and set up I finish my second year, my plan is to at the University of Bedfordshire (who we work in Level courses her own company in Britain, secure a job as a shoe designer with one partnership with) or found employment. For detailed course breaking away from the tradition of having of the well-known lines and then go on information visit shoes made in China. from there to start my own.” Scan me with • Higher National Diploma in Sport: full-time leicestercollege.ac.uk a smartphone Fashion and Footwear Performing Arts and Music The clothing, footwear and textiles industry Train in partnership with professional companies and arts contributes around £10 billion to the UK economy venues. Our facilities include Upper Brown Street, a City Mariusz Jasionowicz Higher National each year and employs around 380,000 people. Centre performing arts venue with a 250 seat capacity, which is open to the public for live music, comedy and Diploma in Music Technology We are a member of the SATRA technology centre performing arts productions as well as a training venue Mariusz has been involved in music production for to do a BSc Game Audio Design at Staffordshire and also an International School of Footwear. Previous for our Performing Arts and Music learners. The College many years and has mastered many production University. In 2010 he founded his own music learners have found employment in a variety of diverse has cutting-edge equipment and facilities, including techniques, however he thought it was important to production company, RareSound Production, and return to college to help him boost his career. has made several mobile games and produced areas including TV, theatre and stage wardrobe and three recording studios, and outboard gear from tracks for audio books, video guides and costume departments as well as working with Asda’s Yamaha, Sherman, AKG, Neumann, Empirical Labs, SSL, “I think there is a certain level that we can achieve commercial sound banks for virtual instruments. fashion label George on live briefs. Universal Audio and Drawmer. on our own but there are many things that I can His next project is to develop apps for musicians still learn, especially from people who have been and DJs. • Foundation Degree in Fashion Costume: full-time • Foundation Degree in Performance (Acting): full-time in the industry much longer than I. This is one of • Foundation Degree in Footwear: full-time • Foundation Degree in Performance (Dance): full-time the reasons why I decided to go back to college.” “I know that Leicester College is a high level institution. I’ve seen the course guides. The • Foundation Degree in Artistic Make-Up and Special In addition, he also wanted to gain a formal variety of available courses was impressive and the Effects: full-time qualification and to challenge his own knowledge lecturers on my university level course are truly • Foundation Degree in Creative Sound Technology: full-time and enhance his experience. Mariusz went on great people.” • BA (Honours) Professional Studies (Performing Arts): full-time

10 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 11 why study at leicester College?

Study with us and learn on your doorstep, saving you money you may otherwise have spent living away from home. Not only that, you have the benefit of our partnerships with local universities and employers.

Our learners are really going places The National Student Survey results provide further evidence of the excellent student experience and high quality teaching and learning we provide, here at Leicester College.

• In 2011 “overall satisfaction” scored 4.1 on a 5 point scale for us against an average of 4.0 for university level courses delivered in Further Education colleges.

• In 2011 we were above national benchmarks for both colleges and universities for “teaching on my course”, “assessment and feedback”, “course delivery” and “student feedback.”

Hands –on courses, taught by industry professionals Small, but perfectly formed, all our class sizes are deliberately small. This means you’ll receive more quality one-to-one time with your lecturer and you’ll have better access to our amazing facilities with the same high standard of teaching you’d receive at a university.

This creates a friendlier and more supportive environment and increases your potential for success.

Studying flexibly, either full or part-time, you’ll have a personal tutor with regular one-to-one tutorials and also have access to additional learning support to help with course work.

Come and visit many of our new studios, workshops and study facilities.

If you have additional needs support eg dyslexia, you’ll receive extra one-to-one support to help you to complete the course.

The high quality of the College’s university level provision was confirmed in 2011 by the Quality Assurance Agency Summative Review. This report highlighted seven areas of good practice in the College’s provision, and was one of the most positive ever issued for delivery of university level courses in a Further Education College.

12 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 13 funding and fees funding and fees (continued) Great value for money Scan me with Full-time learners a smartphone Part-time learners Tuition fees and Financial Support If you are studying on a course awarded by one of our If you are eligible, you will be able to apply for a “Student Tuition fees and Financial Support Our University Level fees allow us to offer a cost effective partner universities you will benefit from access to its Loan for Fees”. This means that fees will be paid directly Our tuition fees for UK and EU learners, studying Higher Education experience that combines high levels of resources eg library access, sporting, recreational and to the College on your behalf. This loan has to be repaid part-time university level courses in 2012/13 range tutor contact and support with excellent specialist facilities. social activities, as well as access to these facilities at after you leave your course and when your earnings are from £1,400 to £2,800 for each year of the course. This Leicester College. more than £21,000. For more information please visit tuition fee is dependent on the number of module Our tuition fees for UK and EU learners studying www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. credits delivered each year. This compares favourably full-time university level courses in 2012/13 are £6,000 Apply for your funding now with many universities fees. Please use these fees as per year. This can be compared to universities, the Even if you haven’t had your place confirmed, you need Grants guidance for the 2013/14 year. vast majority of whom are charging fees between to apply for your Higher Education funding. You can Full-time learners will be able to apply for a non- £7,500 and £9,000 per year. Please use these fees as apply for your tuition fees loan, maintenance loans, repayable maintenance grant of up to approximately Tuition fees for courses run with partner universities guidance for the 2013/14 year. Tuition fees for courses grants and bursaries all on one form. Apply now at www. £3,250 (figure for 2012/13). How much you receive will (De Montfort University, University of Bedfordshire run with partner universities (De Montfort University, direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. You will also find a student depend on your income and that of your household. If it and Coventry University) will also range from £1,400 University of Bedfordshire and Coventry University) finance calculator to provide an estimate of what you is around £25,000 or less you are likely to be eligible for a to £2,800 for each year of the course. will also be £6,000 for the same academic year. may be entitled to and what you may have to repay. full grant of around £3,250. Partial grants are likely to be available for those with a household income of between Apply for your funding now £25,000 and £42,600. These grants will be paid in three Even if you haven’t had your place confirmed, you need instalments – one at the beginning of each term. to apply for your Higher Education funding. You apply for your tuition fees loan, grants and bursaries all on one You will need to apply to Student Finance for form. Apply now at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. assessment of your entitlement to a maintenance grant, If eligible, you will be able to apply for a “Student maintenance loan and tuition fee loan. You can access all Loan for Fees” to cover these costs. This means that the information you need from fees will be paid directly to the College on your www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. behalf. This loan has to be repaid after you leave your course and when your earnings are more than At Leicester College we have a small Access to Learning £21,000. For more information please visit Fund which is designed to help university level learners www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. who are most in need of financial help. Learners who may qualify for this fund MUST have already applied to All of these loans are means-tested and to qualify you Student Finance England for their full level of funding. It must be studying at least 25% of a full-time course. For is important to see one of our Welfare Advisors for more more information about assessment and exact amounts information regarding this fund. please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.

College Support Welfare Advisers at the College will be able to tell you about any additional support available including the Access to Learning Fund. It is recommended that all prospective learners talk to a Welfare Adviser before enrolling to maximise any potential entitlement to financial support.

14 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 15 funding and fees (continued) International students

Repayment Disabled Learners Applications from International students who do classed as “Home Students” and are eligible for fee You will not start paying back any of your tuition and/ If you are a full or part-time disabled learner eg, not match the standard entry requirements but who and living cost support. Refugees apply to Student or maintenance loans until after you graduate and you have a hearing or visual impairment, dyslexia, can demonstrate a willingness and commitment to Finance England the same way as other UK students. your earnings are above £21,000. mental health issues, or physical impairment, you study, and have evidence of academic, professional or If you have been granted Exceptional Leave to enter may be eligible for additional support in the form vocational experience in a related field, are welcomed. or remain in the UK, you must have been resident in For more information please visit direct.gov.uk/ of a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). There is the UK for at least three years before the start of the studentfinance or contact Leicester College on 0116 an assessment process and you should ring Leicester International students will not be expected to attend academic year to qualify for assistance. 224 2240 for more information. College on 0116 224 2240 and ask for precise an interview but will be expected to send either information about this. evidence of qualification or demonstrate related National Scholarship Programme work experience for review by the admissions tutor. If you are an International student who has been As part of the national scholarship programme, Affordable Accommodation Comprehensive International student information, studying at Leicester College and you want to Leicester College is offering bursary support for Additionally if you are studying on full-time Leicester including details on immigration, is available from the progress to Higher Education at the University of learners of £3,000 (pro-rata for part-time courses) College university level courses which are partnered International Office on +44 (0) 116 224 4111. Leicester, you will receive a 10% discount on the first in 2012/13 (precise details for 2013/14 are still to be with De Montfort University (DMU) you will be year of your fees at the university. confirmed), to help offset fees. entitled to the full DMU accommodation facilities Fees and Visas with the same accommodation offers as full-time All International students from outside the European English Language requirements You will need to demonstrate residual household DMU learners. Union will be charged the full cost of their courses. As English is used for teaching and learning, you income of £25,000 or less*. Please apply early by As a guide, the full-time fees for 2012 to 2013 ranged should have an appropriate standard of English. We contacting Leicester College Student Services on 0116 For more information please visit www.dmu. from £4,500 to £8,500 per year, plus any exam and/ can only accept the appropriate result in English 224 2240. *Other eligibility criteria may also apply. ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/accommodation/ or materials fees. A £1,500 deposit should be paid in Language tests described by the UK Border Agency Limited funds are available. accommodation.aspx or email [email protected] full before commencing the course, the balance being (UKBA) on its website. ESOL support will be provided. due when you start the course. To find out more please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk. Please note, this is the minimum requirement. For Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies some of our courses we do ask for even higher results Any Confirmation of Acceptance in support of your than the UKBA. Tier 4 visa should be provided on receipt of the deposit. If you are on a student visa you cannot study Induction for less than 15 hours per week. To allow sufficient Our advisers offer practical help in finding time for your application to be processed and for accommodation, setting up a bank account and you to obtain a student visa, you should send your meeting other students. For further information, application in at least eight weeks before the start of please call our International Office on the course. +44 (0)116 224 4111 or email [email protected] In all cases, full financial guarantees are required to ensure all payments can be made. Refugees who To find out more on how to apply, please see our have been granted “Indefinite Leave to Remain” are Guide for International Students.

16 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 17 learner voice

Student Union – your voice within the College Surveys and feedback – your voice within the College This is a group of learners who are voted into position There area good relationships and excellent to form the Executive Committee. There are 24 posts communication between learners and tutors. We also which include the President, Higher Education Officer, make use of a series of formal surveys and ways to Women’s Officer, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender give feedback which allows the learner voice to be (LGBT) Officer, Welfare Officer, International heard – and importantly acted upon. learners’ Officer etc, and all have specific roles and responsibilities.

The Student Union is run by learners, for learners, and allows you to ensure your voice is heard by the College management. LEARNER YOU It’s not all meetings though. The Student Union also SAID gets involved in campaigns including World AIDS Day, SURVEY volunteering and charity events for the College. It is also actively involved in organising trips and sporting RESULTS and enrichment activities. You In short, our union is a vibrant and energetic place to be, feel safe You are and mirrors the College values of equality and diversity. treated The College fairly and is a friendly Course Representatives – your voice within equally place to study the College The College is Each university level course has a course representative better at listening who represents the views of learners to the College’s to learner views We are improving: management and attends team meetings and the The quality of handouts Higher Education (HE) Student Forum. You like Punctual starts to sessions tutorials IT systems HE Student Forum – your voice within the College Access to IT facilities This is a regular forum of all the University Level Your experience in exams Course Representatives who come together to discuss HE at the College. Teachers are helpful

Class sizes – your voice within the College Studying with us means you will benefit from smaller We want the College to be a happy place for both staff and learners. Let us know your thoughts and ideas through surveys, Course Representatives class sizes than at most universities. This means you and TalkBack forms (available from Information Centres and our website). are more in touch with your tutors as you gain more leicestercollege.ac.uk ©Copyright Leicester College January 2012, 15104. one-to-one time with them.

18 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 19 Leicester – The Cultural City the largest in Europe. On the outskirts of the city is A perfect place to study Fosse Park, a major retail park.

The Golden Mile is a stretch of the Belgrave Road These are exciting times for Leicester. A £3 billion which was described as “the closest that Britain regeneration drive has put the city firmly on the map comes to an Indian bazaar” by the Daily Telegraph. It as a destination for shopping, entertainment and is renowned for its authentic Indian restaurants, sari culture. New cultural, retail, and business quarters shops and jewellery. have invigorated the city centre – and the work hasn’t stopped, with plans to develop the canal’s waterside Location, Location, Location now underway. It really is a city on the move. Leicester is very much at the heart of the country with excellent links to all parts of the UK. London St Pancras Leicester has one of the most vibrant and International is just 70 minutes away by train – and a cosmopolitan populations in the country. This quick change at St Pancras onto the Eurostar means you diversity gives the city a well-earned reputation for could be in the centre of Paris in just over four hours. tolerance and respect. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away by car, and Set in the heart of some of the finest countryside the M1 and M69 motorways means road travel to and in the Midlands, rural life is never more than a ten- from the city is quick and easy. minute drive away.

A cultural player Massive investment means Leicester is now a real Leicester College is also getting in on the cultural player. The city holds the biggest Diwali entertainment act with its 250-seat city centre arts celebrations outside India and has more than 240 centre, Upper Brown Street, which is not only used as places of worship. An out-of-this-world experience a venue for its performing arts training but also a live can be had at the National Space Centre. music venue.

The iconic Curve theatre is a truly world-class venue Shop until you drop for the performing arts. Phoenix Square, a stunning Leicester is now rivalling the traditional powerhouses state-of-the-art film and digital media centre, opened of Nottingham and Birmingham as a shopping in the last few years. Movie-goers will feel they are destination. Our Highcross shopping centre has 120 being spoiled at Highcross’s 12-screen Cinema de Lux high profile shops such as John Lewis, Next, Hugo multiplex. Boss and Apple, while Debenhams and House of Fraser complete the trio of department stores. The city’s music and club scene is also thriving. Venues on the national gigging circuit include The Shed, There’s more to the retail quarter than Highcross, Musician and De Montfort Hall and the brand new O2 with a pedestrianised centre packed with high street venue at Leicester University. stores, plenty of independent shops in The Lanes and of course, Leicester’s famed covered market which is

20 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 21 great partnerships Partnership Leicester College is proud to work in partnership with courses

Coventry University: Foundation Degree in Fashion Costume Foundation Degree in Artistic Make-up and Special Effects De Montfort University: HIgher National Diploma in Business Foundation Degree in Children, Families and Community Health Higher National Certificate in Computing Higher National Diploma in Computing Foundation Degree in Footwear Foundation Degree in Graphic Design and E-media University of Bedfordshire Foundation Degree in Creative Sound Technology Our Teacher Training courses are validated by, and lead Foundation Degree in Performance (Acting) to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire – one of Foundation Degree in Performance (Dance) the largest providers of teacher education in the UK. BA (Honours) Professional Studies (Performing Arts) Foundation Degree in Photography and Video Focusing on employability through career-focused Foundation Degree in Video and Photography Coventry University De Montfort University courses, innovative teaching in professional facilities, Coventry University is a modern, forward-looking We are a partner college of De Montfort University and links with 500 partner schools, the University is University of Bedfordshire university with a proud tradition as a provider of high (DMU), a university of quality and distinctiveness that able to ensure that its graduates enjoy an impressive Professional Graduate Certificate in Education quality education and a focus on multidisciplinary is committed to giving its students an education that employment record – 98 per cent of education graduates Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching applied research. will propel them into successful careers. We work with enter work and/or further study within six months of University Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in DMU to deliver a wide range of courses across several graduating*. Its Graduate Teacher Programme was rated the Lifelong Learning Sector The University’s 24,000 plus students benefit from subject areas. ‘outstanding’ in its 2010 Ofsted report. state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum with a strong University Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector vocational emphasis, and enjoy access to placement DMU has a well-deserved reputation for preparing its What’s more, if you are a UK or EU student progressing opportunities which ensure that their employability learners for employment through innovative teaching, to a full-time Bachelor’s degree at the University of prospects are enhanced by the time they graduate. life changing research, dynamic international Bedfordshire from a Foundation Degree at Leicester partnerships and vibrant links with business and College you will be eligible to receive a Partnership industry. You will also have access to DMU’s state-of- Scholarship. For 2012 entry this is £338, for details of the-art facilities, extensive library and Students’ Union eligibility please visit: www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships at its campus in the centre of Leicester. *Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2010

22 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 23 what entry requirements do i need? English language requirements

What is the UCAS Points System? • AS levels (provided you also have at least two A levels As English is used for teaching and learning, you Please note that: Learners offered a place on a university level course or a 12 unit VCE Double Award) for degree courses. should have an appropriate standard of English. If you will be required to achieve a certain number of points For HND courses, AS level points can be counted as long have not obtained, or do not expect to obtain your in their exams. The table below, highlights the UCAS as you have one A level or 6 unit VCE A level entry qualifications in English language, you must Please note that: points awarded for different qualifications. • A levels, AS levels, and VCE A levels for degree courses produce evidence of English language ability to GCSE provided you have at least one A level and one 6 standard or equivalent. • some subjects may require a minimum number of What do I need to meet my points offer? unit VCE A level. points in a particular A level or VCE A Level You can count points from many qualifications including: • BTEC or Level 3 National Certificate/Diploma Some courses still require GCSE English language or • A levels and VCE A levels • BTEC Foundation Studies in Art and Design. equivalent in addition to other entry qualifications • some courses may accept Key or Functional Skills which may have been obtained in the English points as part of the points total BTEC Nationals in CACHE Diploma GCE/VCE Qualifications BTEC Nationals (QCF) in Childcare and Diploma in language. Please check the course entries for details. Early Years Education Foundation Points • adult learners without the normal entry GCE/AS A Level GCSE A GCE AS GCSE Theory Studies (Art with Extended Subsidiary Double level & Double AS & AS Diploma Certificates Practical Theory Practical Acceptable entry level equivalents to the GCSE are: qualifications but with relevant experience may additional Diploma Diploma and Design) Award AS (9 units) AVCE Award AVCE Cert. Diploma • band six or above of the International English be admitted. D*D*D* 420 Language Testing Service (IELTS) run by the British D*D*D 400 Council (a four week pre-sessional English course For more details please see individual course entries. D*DD 380 will also need to be taken) DDD 360 DDM DDD 320 • Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) D 285 – 500 points or above for paper-based assessment, DMM D*D* DDM 280 250 points or above for computer-based assessment. D*D 260 MMM DD DMM AA 240 M 225 MMM 220 A*A MMP DM DD BB 200 AA 180 AB 170 P 165 MPP MM DM MMP CC 160 BB 150 BC A* D* 140 AA CC A AA PPP MP D MM MPP D DD A 120 AB CD AB 110 BB B BB B 100 BC DD BC 90 CC C CC PP M MP PPP M EE C 80 CD CD D* 70 DD D DD A D D 60 DE DE B 50 EE E EE C P M PP P E 40 D 30 E P 20 Key: D=Distinction, M=Merit, P=Pass,*=Star Grade, A to E= grade awarded

24 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 25 guide to qualifications The term “Higher Education” is used to describe The majority of Higher Education courses at the courses of study that fall within the Governments College fall under the Framework for Higher Education “Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in Qualifications (FHEQ) intermediate category which we England, Wales and Northern Ireland” (FHEQ). refer to as University Level Qualifications. Level 4 5 6 7 8

FHEQ Level Certificate (C) Intermediate (I) Honours (H) Masters (M) Doctoral (D) About this level Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 of qualification These qualifications These qualifications These qualifications These qualifications This level gives you are work-related are designed to designed to give are of academic the opportunity (vocational) equip you for a you a thorough study. They can be to undertake an higher education particular area understanding of research based, a original piece of qualifications. of work – as well a subject. They taught course, or research. It will While bachelors as giving you the help you develop a mixture of both, usually take at degrees tend to general skills that your analytical, and will take at least three years focus on gaining are useful in any intellectual and essay least 12 months of of full-time study knowledge, HNCs type of job. or dissertation full-time study to to complete. are designed They’re university- writing skills. You’ll complete. You may Many doctorate to give you the level qualifications, also have much also have to submit courses lead to a skills to put that but are designed more of a say a dissertation at qualification such knowledge to with work in mind, about the direction the end of your as a Doctor of effective use in a with the help of your learning takes course. Philosophy – a PhD particular job. employers from than you’ve had or Dphil. that sector. previously.

Qualifications Higher National Higher National Bachelor Degrees Masters Degrees Doctoral that are available Certificates (HNC) Diplomas (HND) (BA, BSc) (MA, MSc) Degrees at this level Foundation Foundation Bachelor Degrees Postgraduate Studies (FS) Degrees (FD) with Honours Certificates and (BA Hons.) Diplomas

Professional Post Graduate Graduate Certificates in Certificates Education (PGCE) in Education (PGCE)

26 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 27 The online system is easy to use and you do Completing the online application list schools or colleges with not need to complete it in one sitting. You how to apply to UCAS Once you register online, qualifications already gained can access it anywhere through the internet gaining your own username and those you may be studying and alter it as much as you like before you The UCAS website holds a comprehensive and password, you will then currently. submit. Once submitted, UCAS will write to list of all Higher Education Institutions and be required to complete the Employment you to confirm your application. This letter will their courses in the UK. To apply through different sections of the form. This is where you can briefly list your include your own Personal ID number, which Art and Design Applications for UCAS you will need to register on their Personal details employment history. you should use as a reference in all future If you are applying for Art and Design all full-time website and complete your application In this section you are asked to Personal Statement correspondence with UCAS and your choice courses there are two closing dates Higher Education online. If you are currently studying at a include further personal details which This is your chance to sell yourself of institutions. You can also track the progress 15 January and 24 March 2013. courses should school or college, you will need to apply apply to your application. Some to the Admissions Tutor in terms of of your application by using the Track Progress be made through through them using their “buzzword”. If of the information you provide eg your skills, experience and qualities. section on the UCAS site once you have applied. You are strongly advised to refer to the the Universities you are not currently in education, you can ethnic origin, will not be seen by the You are required to provide a information for each course at each and Colleges apply as an “Individual”. institutions you apply to and will not reference to detail your suitability university or college so that you do The UCAS code contains an Institution Admissions play a part in your application but this for academic study within your not miss the deadlines. Visit the UCAS Code eg L36 and a Course Code eg W690. Service (UCAS). UCAS will accept applications from information is required by UCAS. UCAS form. If you are currently website www.ucas.com for the most up- Our institution code is L36. Please refer to www.ucas.com early September 2012. For the majority Choices studying, this should be a tutor or to-date information. the individual course leaflets for the full of courses, as long as your application This is where you state your choices. teacher at your school or college. If UCAS code for each course. Where you is received before the deadline of A maximum of five can be selected. you are not in education, you should are asked for a Campus Code, it is G for 15 January 2013, it will receive equal Education ask an employer or responsible De Montfort University courses and Y for consideration by Admissions Tutors. This section enables you to person who knows you well. University of Bedfordshire courses.

some convictions bar individuals from International Students but will be expected to how to apply to leicester College working with young or vulnerable people. and Adult Learners send either evidence If the enhanced CRB Disclosure or Risk We welcome of qualification or For all part-time Higher National Learner Risk Assessments and Criminal written to for formal disclosure and Assessment Interview reveals convictions applications from demonstrate related Certificates, Higher National Diplomas and Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure may need to attend a Risk Assessment or information that make a person international students work experience for Foundation Degrees and all Professional Leicester College has a legal obligation Interview. unsuitable for the course, alternative and adult learners review by the admissions Diplomas, University Diplomas or known as Duty of Care, to provide course options will be discussed. If you who do not match tutor. Foundation Studies you should complete a a safe and inclusive environment Certain professions are exempt from are unsure how your previous or current the standard entry Don’t Forget Leicester College Application Form. for all its learners and staff. Learner the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. conviction may affect a course, or requirements but Applicants are asked to Open Days 2012/13 Risk Assessments are an important Any learner whose course is subject to whether a conviction is spent, and if you who can demonstrate provide contact details These are available from Leicester College part of this process. It is part of the an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Thursday 29 need to disclose the information, please a willingness and of their referee. A November 2012 Information Centres, based at all three of College’s Student Application and Risk (CRB) Check, must declare any “spent” contact the Risk Assessment Team on commitment to study, request is sent by email Saturday 9 our campuses, or please call 0116 224 2240. Assessment procedures that learners or “unspent” conviction/s, which 0116 224 2225 or 0116 224 2138. and have evidence of to the referee asking March 2013 Application Forms are also available on our are required to declare if they have includes any warnings, reprimands, academic, professional them to complete and website leicestercollege.ac.uk an unspent criminal record, including cautions and Referral Orders. This is During the Risk Assessment, support- or vocational experience submit a reference any pending court cases, or if they are because a work placement is part of needs are also identified which means in a related field. through our secure International Students Please call bailed or charged with any criminal the course, and the requirements for that we can, if appropriate, refer you for International students website. +44 (0) 116 224 4111 to request an offense either at application stage or working with young or vulnerable Learning Mentor support, to a Counsellor will not be expected application form. during their course. Learners will be people are very strict – in some cases, or for support for mental health. to attend an interview

28 Call 0116 224 2240 or visit leicestercollege.ac.uk “Leicester College is outstanding at meeting the needs of learners, employers and the county’s wider community” Ofsted Inspection 2011 29 be part of our success What’s New Don’t Forget Higher Level Apprenticeships – a new way forward Apprenticeships will appear on our website In partnership with the Peter Jones Foundation we www.leicestercollege.ac.uk Open Days 2012/13 are currently developing an innovative Higher Level Apprenticeship in Innovation and Growth at Level 5. New Full time Higher National Diplomas Thursday 29 Building on the success of our university level Additionally we are also developing brand new programmes we will be offering brand new Higher November 2012 Higher Level Apprenticeships in both the Sustainable National Diplomas in: Built Environment, and Advanced Engineering Saturday 9 Manufacture, both at level 5. Level 5 is equivalent to a • Applied Biology March 2013 Higher National Diploma or a Foundation Degree. • Construction and the Built Environment • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. With a Higher level Apprenticeship you will be able to train for a university level qualification at the These new full-time courses will be available same time as working and earning a wage. Once you applications from 2012 onwards. For detailed have completed the Higher Level Apprenticeship information on these courses please visit our you could consider progression into a senior business website leicestercollege.ac.uk and download the development role in industry. More information course leaflets. and how to apply for these new Higher Level

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