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2013 University-level and professional courses and professional University-level cellence employability enterprise ex New College Nottingham University-level and professional courses 2013 UCAS code N30 Contents Page Why choose ncn? ......................1 Welcome from ncn’s Director of HE and International Development ......1 Excellence, employability and enterprise .......................2–3 University-level and professional courses Page Living and studying in Nottingham .......................4–5 Art, Design, Fashion and Media ...................................... 14–27 Accommodation .......................6 Business and Professional Studies.................................... 28–35 Your student experience ..............7 Childcare, Social and Health Services................................ 36–40 Support through your studies .....8–9 Learning centres ................... 8 Construction and the Built Environment ............................ 41–51 Academic coaching Floristry ................................................................. 52–53 and employability skills............ 8 Childcare............................ 8 Food, Hospitality, Tourism and Aviation ............................. 54–62 Student finance .................... 8 Taking good care of you ........... 8 Performing Arts and Music ........................................... 63–71 How to apply ..........................10 Retail and Logistics .................................................... 72–73 International students ................11 Teacher Training Pathways............................................ 74–82 Our campuses ........................12 Time out ..............................13 Which qualification? ............................................................ 83 Graduation ...................................................................... 84 Fees Glossary of terms ............................................................... 84 For the most up-to-date information about tuition Index ........................................................... inside back cover fees and financial support available, please contact: If you require information from this ncn Higher guide in an alternative format, for Education team example large print, please contact Call: 0115 910 4584 Student Services at any ncn centre Email: [email protected] or call 0115 9 100 100. Check with us We print this publication early to give you plenty of time to make your decision, and whilst we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, it’s advisable to check details before you enrol. The location of courses may change as we improve and develop our facilities and the College reserves the right to cancel programmes if there is insufficient enrolment. Up-to-date information on any programme featured in this guide is available by calling us on 0115 9 100 100. We look forward to your call. Welcome Why choose ncn? Excellent courses and flexible study options Welcome The calibre of our higher education (HE) provision has been recognised by Nottingham Trent University and the Quality Studying for and successfully gaining a university-level Assurance Agency (QAA). ncn offers flexible ways of learning qualification is all about taking control of your future and on a full or part-time basis with a vocational focus. realising your ambitions. Finding the right course and the right environment in which to study is a vital decision. At ncn we aim Employability to provide an affordable alternative to university for students 92% of ncn graduates are in employment or further study who want to study with us and employers, in and around six months after completing their course. We place a heavy Nottingham, who want to upgrade their staff skills. Our emphasis emphasis on the vocational relevance of our courses and in is on teaching technical skills, promoting employability and preparing students for the workplace. encouraging enterprise. Our aim is to reach out to those looking for highly vocational, flexible and affordable higher education Affordability and value for money so that we help to bridge the gap between education and the We offer a cost-effective alternative to studying higher world of work. education at a university institution, providing excellent value facilities and resources. We are constantly striving to improve the learning environment for our students, including a new dedicated HE centre and Convenient location changes to our curriculum offer including the development of Nottingham is a fantastic city in which to study with work-based qualifications in partnership with local employers. excellent transport links and a student-friendly Students confirm ncn staff are knowledgeable about their environment. Its locality offers easy access using good subjects including in an industrial and commercial context, rail and road links. but above all they say staff will go the extra mile to motivate and support you to achieve your goals. Close-knit learning community At ncn we also have first-class facilities and resources, along Our HE students particularly appreciate our smaller lecture groups and the regular one-to-one contact they have with with comprehensive student support services. You will be tutors. We have dedicated and supportive teaching staff taught in small groups enabling you to get the attention and with good industry contacts and support networks. help that you deserve. We have extensive links with the local community and organisations which help us to give you the Diverse student body edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace for jobs or We welcome applications from people of all ages, including career progression. mature learners who have no formal qualifications. If you’re Being a student is all about learning, development and having unsure about your existing qualifications, please contact our HE team. fun! There are plenty of opportunities to build friendships, try something new and even contribute to the community Dedicated HE centre through participation in volunteering and charitable activities – we can even help you start up your own company. ncn has an exclusive centre for HE students to access dedicated academic support alongside welfare and I’m delighted you’re thinking about studying at ncn. You are financial advice.An holistic range of services for adults is an welcome to come to one of our HE open days, or if you prefer, integral part of the centre, along with a separate study area simply give one of the HE team a call and arrange to have a and a student lounge which acts as a social space. look around and speak to the tutors and students on your chosen course. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Nick Whitehouse Director of Higher Education and International Development 1 Excellence, employability ncn is a transforming organisation, with a clear set of values to Our ACES (Academic Coaching and Employability Skills) team support the delivery of our mission. can also provide support for employability skills and personal development planning. We are also developing an Employability Our mission: Award, which will give you recognition for your commitment Excellence, employability and enterprise: to raising your employability profile. our promise to present and future generations Our shared values and progressive culture are shaping ncn as an enterprising and collaborative organisation delivering “Lots of different modules that help you to high quality services for student satisfaction. We are striving explore other options that may become a career.” for continuous improvement and fundamental to our approach is the recognition of the interdependence between excellence, National Student Survey 2011 employability and enterprise. At ncn we are committed to offering a higher education provision which reflects our vocational focus and strategic Industry links partnerships with employers. Our dedicated HE centre provides Our HE courses combine the right mix of academic study and a range of support, resources and quality facilities which are vocational experience. We work in partnership with various exclusively available to our HE students. We are also developing organisations from Disney World® to Capital FM to Nottingham a new flexible curriculum of university-level courses and higher Playhouse, which ensures our programmes reflect the realities of level skills, including graduate apprenticeships, in addition to the workplace and our facilities remain relevant and up to date. our successful package of Foundation Degrees and Bachelor of Arts Degrees. Our curriculum and entrepreneurial focus are enhanced by our Graduate job: 66% links with employers and the wider community, covering 92% of ncn graduates are private, public and social enterprise. ncn also supports students in developing enterprise skills and offers assistance if you wish to in employment orNon -furthergraduate job: 32% become self-employed and set up your own business. study six months after Employability skills completing theirUnk course*nown: 2% At ncn, we put employability at the heart of all we do. Our aim is to make sure that you leave us with a valuable university-level qualification but also that you are in the best possible position to move into employment or improve your job prospects. * Research undertaken by an independent research organisation. Published on www.unistats.com Meg Hale What were ncn students doing Founder of Aubrey’s Traditional Crêperie in Nottingham six months after graduating? Meg graduated from ncn with a BA (Hons) in Service Sector Management,