YOUR PERSONAL JOURNEY STARTS HERE

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021 ENTRY * Welcome CONTENTS 95% REASONS TO CHOOSE US 04 As you start making decisions on your next INVESTMENT IN YOU 06 of our students steps in education, we’re delighted that you go on to work are considering UCEN Manchester to help you OUR CITY 12 or further find your future. STUDENT SUPPORT 14 study within Our personal approach aims to provide you OUR PARTNERS AND INDUSTRY LINKS 16 with all the support and flexibility you require OUR APPROACH 18 six months of to have a fantastic career – regardless of your individual circumstances. PROGRESSION ROUTES 22 graduating. OUR PROGRAMMES 24 This approach transcends everything we do, from our delivery of first class technical and The Arden School Of Theatre 26 professional education delivered in smaller, Business and Management 36 more personal class sizes, to our wide ranging Computing 42 student support service, Future U, that aims Construction and The Built Environment 50 to help you break down any barrier that may Creative Arts and Digital Media 54 impact your study or life. Criminology, Public Services and Policing 68 Healthcare, Childhood Studies and Social Sciences 74 We are here to help you take your next steps Make-Up Artistry and Special Effects 82 and achieve the qualification that will shape Manchester Film School 88 your future career. We hold Teaching Excellence Performing Arts and Music 92 Framework (TEF) Silver status that recognises 98 our excellent study programmes and high quality Sport, Coaching and Physical Activity teaching and learning. Our tutors are experts Teacher Education 104 in their chosen industries, passionate about Access to Higher Education 112 ensuring that you gain the right knowledge and Higher Level Professional Qualifications 120 skills for success. This leads to our students STUDENTS’ UNION 126 reporting high levels of satisfaction through the FEES AND FINANCE 128 annual National Student Survey (NSS). HOW TO APPLY 130 Our graduate statistics speak for themselves: 95%* of our students go on to work or further study within six months of graduating. Everything we do is about preparing you for a successful career. If you invest your time in recognises our education with us, we will not only give you the excellent study personal support you require but also the best programmes opportunities to ensure your success. and high quality We hope to see you soon. teaching and learning.

We have built extensive academic, quality and professional

* 2017 DLHE data relationships with our partners. These ensure that our students receive the highest standards of academic quality in their studies with us. Michael Walsh Dean of UCEN Manchester

n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 03 REASONS We know that choosing where you As you embark on this next stage of your “I HAVE HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE will study next can be daunting. So educational journey, you will be looking AND FELT WELL SUPPORTED.” we’ve pulled together some of the for somewhere that meets your individual study needs and offers the right support best reasons why UCEN Manchester is “THE COURSE HAS HELPED ME TO BE the place for you to find your future. for you. Our personal approach that provides tailored, personalised support PREPARED FOR THE INDUSTRY I’M As you look to start or continue your means you will have everything you need GOING INTO.” studies, at the forefront of your mind will to succeed! What’s more we offer small be having all the skills you need to access class sizes that create close relationships “TUTORS WHO UNDERSTAND FIRST HAND fantastic employment opportunities once “ between students and tutors. you have gained your qualification. EXACTLY WHAT THEY’RE TEACHING, AND ARE STILL ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE At UCEN Manchester, 95% of our graduates INDUSTRY, THEY TEACH US TO WORK AND are in employment or further study within THEIR EXPERIENCE IS INVALUABLE.” six months of completing their course*, which is a fantastic reason to join us. 81% “THERE IS A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AND average NSS satisfaction With your long-term goals fixed on a SUPPORT FROM OTHER STUDENTS. SOME rewarding career, you’ll want to be 100% score 2019 TUTORS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR certain that any course will be equipping THEIR STUDENTS.” you with skills that are relevant to your top 10 chosen industry. At UCEN Manchester vocational schools for we boast exclusive industry links and criminology worldwide “YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO WORK employer partnerships across all industry WITH CURRENT AND PAST INDUSTRY sectors. This not only helps us to keep our PROFESSIONALS.” offer current and provide you with work experience opportunities, but also enables top 10 for Further Education colleges you to develop relationships with potential “SMALL CLASS NUMBERS ENSURE at the Whatuni Student employers for after you graduate. STAFF ARE AVAILABLE. LOTS OF WORK Choice Awards 2018 and 2019 EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE COURSE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, THE

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY OUR STUDENTS WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE.” *DHLE 17/18 *NSS 2019

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INVESTMENTpersonal journey. ensure you willsucceed on your pace whichsuits,withsupportto helps ourstudents to achieve at a Creating progressive pathways (Hons) and BSc(Hons) Degrees. Foundation Degrees, through to BA from HigherNational and 100 HigherEducation programmes UCEN Manchester provides over and training facilities. students, withclass-leading sports leading-edge environment for our Openshaw Campus,to provide a £25m intherefurbishment ofour We willalsobeinvesting more than learning andcollaboration. along withinnovative spaces for equipment andteaching facilities, dedicated HEspaces, withfirst-class new landmarkbuildingwillfeature in your future willbemade. This is where most oftheinvestment Station andtheManchester Arena located adjacent to Victoria Our brand new City Centre Campus, of The Manchester College. curriculum for many years aspart after offering anestablished HE provider initsown rightin2018, as aHigherEducation (HE) UCEN Manchester was established services andsupport. with access to outstanding student undergraduate study facilities along our students, willprovide exceptional £140m investment inthefuture ofall Scheduled to openin2022, our Artist impressions oftheCityCentre Campus “ UCEN MANCHESTER MICHAEL WALSH, DEANOF ACHIEVE THEIRGOALS.” AND EMPOWERING THEM TO RAISING THEIRASPIRATIONS DEMANDS OFTHEREGION, READY FOR THEEMPLOYER EQUIPPING THEMTO BEWORK- EDUCATION STUDENTS, EDUCATE OURHIGHER FACILITIES TO TRAIN AND PROVIDING OUTSTANDING WE ARECOMMITTED TO n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 07 YOUR FUTURE CITY CENTRE CAMPUS OPENSHAW CAMPUS Centre of Excellence for Creative and Centre of Excellence for Health and Digital Industries Wellbeing (including Sport) Our new build will be a landmark building Sport students will have exclusive use of in the centre of Manchester inspired by a new six court sports hall which will host our City’s rich industrial heritage. five-a-side football, netball, basketball, badminton, volleyball and more. Located opposite the Arena and Manchester Victoria Station, it is the first There will be a brand new outdoor of a two-phase* vision for the site, and artificial pitch, ready to host football and will become the home of the ‘Centre American football, with an on-site gym, of Excellence for Creative and Digital a professional standard strength and Industries’, and the ‘Arden School of conditioning room and a sports laboratory. Theatre’ and ‘Manchester Film School’. For our healthcare students, the new It will boast two industry-standard health suite will provide a state-of-the-art theatres and two film studios as well as hospital ward including an infectious media, digital computing and editing disease area, a care room and a fully- suites, recording and photography functioning teaching and training nursery studios, dance studios and rehearsal space and baby room. rooms and bespoke practical spaces Centre of Excellence for Construction for creative arts, media make-up and and Logistics special effects. The campus will open in a phased basis from spring 2022. Construction students will be taught in new workshops for a wide range of *Phase two will see the creation of specialist and trade programmes, with a Centre of Excellence for Business, electrical testing, brickwork, plumbing, Financial and Professional Services on plastering, painting and decorating, the same site, following completion of carpentry and joinery and a multi- the first and subject to the securing of disciplinary area for larger projects. additional funding. There will also be a new immersive CITYLABS CAMPUS technologies laboratory and machine workshops, providing the perfect Centre of Excellence for Access to learning environment for motor vehicle Higher Education and engineering students. Located at the heart of the booming healthcare and health sciences innovation SHENA SIMON quarter, near Manchester’s major specialist hospitals, our Citylabs site Some areas of the business curriculum will enable people to gain the specialist will be provided out of our Shena Simon access qualifications they need for higher Campus, near to Piccadilly station, until education university courses in medicine, we develop Phase 2 of our City Centre biomedical sciences and more. site. CAMPUSES

08 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 09 Blackley Our Estates Strategy includes a comprehensive Crumpsall CAMPUS plan to ensure students and applicants receive important HARPURHEY

information as it is available Moston to ensure a smooth transition LOCATIONS Failsworth SUBJECT AREA SEPTEMBER 2021 SPRING - AUTUMN 2022*

THE ARDEN SCHOOL Nicholls Campus New City Centre Campus OF THEATRE Openshaw Campus BUSINESS AND Fielden Campus Shena Simon Campus NEW CAMPUS MANAGEMENT St John’s Campus Manchester Openshaw Campus New City Centre Campus COMPUTING ST JOHN’S NICHOLLS Openshaw CONSTRUCTION AND THE Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus BUILT ENVIRONMENT SHENA SIMON

Ardwick CREATIVE ARTS AND Fielden Campus New City Centre Campus DIGITAL MEDIA Northenden Campus OPENSHAW

CRIMINOLOGY AND Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus SOCIAL JUSTICE St John’s Campus Shena Simon Campus CITYLABS

HEALTH AND CARE Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus PROFESSIONS

MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND Fielden Campus New City Centre Campus Moss Side SPECIAL EFFECTS Northenden Campus

MANCHESTER Fielden Campus New City Centre Campus FILM SCHOOL

Fielden Campus FIELDEN PERFORMING ARTS Nicholls Campus New City Centre Campus AND MUSIC Shena Simon Campus

SPORTS AND Openshaw Campus Openshaw Campus EXERCISE SCIENCE Didsbury NORTHENDEN TEACHER EDUCATION Fielden Campus Shena Simon Campus

ACCESS TO CityLabs Campus CityLabs Campus HIGHER EDUCATION St John’s Campus Shena Simon Campus Northenden

For further information on your course, campus developments i and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk *Information correct at time of print (February 2020)

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10 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 11 ARTS AND CULTURE RETAIL SHOPPING Whether you’ve come to study performing Manchester is home to countless high-quality arts or not, the Manchester theatre scene shops, from independent boutiques and provides breath-taking inspiration. Local bargain stores to high street favourites. Even and international shows grace the stages if you just feel like a spot of window shopping, including the Opera House, Palace Theatre, there is plenty of choice throughout the city. Royal Exchange, HOME, Contact Theatre, Online shopping might be popular, but there is The Lowry and beyond. no substitute for experiencing the sights and Manchester is the birthplace of music sounds of Manchester while you explore this royalty including The Stone Roses, Oasis, retail heaven. Blossoms, Happy Mondays, Joy Division, The Courteeners, Elbow, and Bugsy Malone. Alongside our music icons are our iconic SPORTS AND LEISURE venues: the MEN Arena, Band on the Wall, Cycle, ski, swim or simply stick to spectating: Apollo, The Ritz, Manchester Academy, Deaf Manchester is a sporting city like no other, Institute, Victoria Warehouse and Hidden. and home to iconic football teams Manchester We might just be a Champagne Supernova United and Manchester City, SportCity, our of a city. National Cycling Centre and a range of facilities for athletics are just minutes from FOOD AND DRINK our Openshaw Campus. CITY As a melting pot of culture Manchester offers Castlefield a wide variety of traditional and fusion food from across the globe. We boast incredible east meets west street food, craft beers and Welcome to Manchester, a city built on the gin, fast paced dumpling houses, buzzing industrial revolution with one of the best bars and bakeries to keep you full and happy. soundtracks you could ask for. Here you’ll find hard working, brilliant people from all kinds of backgrounds, shaping their future and the city. Manchester is a brilliant city to live in and is home to one of the largest student populations across the UK. Whether you’re here for the industry links, culture, sport or just to learn this lively city offers something for everyone. Old meets new with an ever changing skyline mingling amongst Victorian architecture. Alongside historic museums and architecture lie contemporary institutions, buzzing bars, museums and more. OUR

12 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 13 ADVICE AND GUIDANCE HEALTH AND WELLBEING It is our job to make sure you leave UCEN Disability and student support Manchester on the path to a successful Many people with learning difficulties or career, one that you are passionate about. disabilities choose to study with us, not We are here for you if you need help only because of the range of courses we exploring your career or progression offer but the way we deliver them. At options, if you are unsure about your next UCEN Manchester we offer something steps or long-term goals or if you just want different and more personal. to talk to someone about your future. Our team is here to support you from the All our advisors are highly qualified, moment you sign up, your enrolment and Matrix accredited professionals, which throughout your studies. Our specialist means they can help you find your Disability Advisors will make sure you perfect career and plan your personal have the assistance you need in lectures route to get there. They can offer you and exams. They will help you to discuss Careers Education, Information, Advice any required adjustments with your and Guidance whenever you need it. tutors, provide equipment loans and support you in applying for Disabled LIBRARIES AND Students Allowance (DSA) funding. ACADEMIC SUPPORT You can tell us about your disability YOUR DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM Our campus libraries stock the books or learning difficulties on your UCAS and resources you will need to help you application form, or during enrolment. Our role is to ensure that we help you break For people that struggle in your studies. We hold titles across If you want to talk to us in more detail, down any barriers that may impact your “academically like me, there is a all subject areas and also have a large please contact our Higher Education study or life, so that you are supported to lot more support here than you collection of online resources, including (HE) Disability Team by email: DSA@ succeed with us and go on to flourish in a would get at other provisions. I professional and academic journals ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk or call: 07730 619177 rewarding career. honestly can’t thank my tutors as well as specialist subject materials. Our team works to provide you with all the enough for the help and support Our online resources can be accessed MENTAL HEALTH support you might need, when you need it. they have given me especially 24 hours a day and our library staff Alongside our on campus counselling We will support your learning in a way that when I fell behind due to being are available during the day to assist offer, we’re also working with partner suits you, through study skills sessions, advice in hospital. you with any enquiries. We also offer agencies to help equip students with on careers, employability or your finances. introductory workshop sessions to help the skills to deal with and improve their We’ll go the extra mile to ensure that your They kept me updated via you find your way around our services. own wellbeing as part of our Mental personal overall experience is the best it email and continuously went Skills4study Campus Health Strategy. This aims to ensure that could possibly be. over things until I understood them. Without that support, I Skills4Study Campus is an interactive students are prepared for any stresses UCEN Manchester’s mission is to improve don’t think I would be doing as e-learning resource, offering a range of and know how to deal with them, the lives of those we work with through well as I am.” activities to help you sharpen the skills helping them cope with any personal or education and our support services are you need for learning. Modules include professional challenges whilst they are here to ensure your investment in your Angela Ward, FdA Special getting ready for academic study, studying and giving them skills they can future is supported and encouraged at Effects Make Up Artistry. research principles and exam skills. You use for life. every stage, from application to graduation. will be provided with a personal account giving you access to the whole package throughout your time with us.

14 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 15 OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS LINKS In addition to our TEF Silver Status What’s more, our higher education At UCEN Manchester we believe that Through these links our students gain that demonstrates the excellence provision is constantly reviewed education and training should be centred exposure to real world, industry standard of the teaching and learning we and shaped by industry experts and around improving your employment experiences ranging from placement and provide, all our degree programmes academics to ensure our courses options and opportunities. That’s why we internship opportunities through to live are validated and accredited by one are providing you with all the skills develop our programmes and courses briefs for students to respond to. of three top universities or a major and knowledge you will need for a in partnership with businesses and Our industry links are wide reaching and examination board. fantastic career. organisations. This not only helps course have previously given students fantastic leaders to keep their finger on the pulse This not only reflects the quality opportunities with leading organisations of industry but also that our courses of our offer but also means that in their field including digital agency prepare students for a real career. you will effectively graduate from Kin + Carta Connect, The Contact Theatre a top university. So, you’ll benefit and the Open Eye Gallery. from our personalised, supportive environments while gaining a degree from an established university.

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INDUSTRY EXPERTS WORK PLACEMENTS EMPLOYABILITY TEAM The majority of our At UCEN Manchester, All our advisors are highly academic, professional work placements sit qualified, Matrix accredited and technical staff have at the heart of our professionals, which means gained huge amounts of courses. These offer you they can help you find your experience in the industries opportunities to develop perfect career and plan Industry experts: and professions they teach. your experience and your route to get there. And many continue to apply your skills directly They can help you on a work professionally around to your role. You will be one-to-one basis, at one of their teaching, maintaining supported to plan and our workshops, through a direct links through arrange a placement that scheduled appointment, or which they can support suits you so that you can during an event. our students with work take advantage of our They provide access to placements, professional industry links. employability information, mentoring and graduate specialist advice and employment opportunities. networks across our departmental areas. Their invaluable advice enables you to better reach U M A employers and to give you United Makeup Artists EXPO the confidence to succeed.

16 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 17 FLEXIBLE APPROACH As part of our commitment to providing a personal higher education experience, UCEN Manchester offers a flexible approach to your studies aimed at making our courses accessible to everyone, regardless of personal circumstance. With so much flexibility, we’ll provide you with all the personal support you need to access higher education so that you have as many career opportunities as possible at the end of your time with us. Our approach includes:

Almost all of our Courses that are Starting with a courses are available condensed into two Foundation degree on a part-time basis or three active days and progressing to a of study to fit around BA/BSc (Hons) (Top- your non-study Up) means if you need commitments to take a break or want to change your specialism you can UCEN Manchester had the “exact requirements I was The option to looking for. A two-year, specialise with a (Top- full-time course, done in Up) course or complete two and a half days a week, A new range of an additional year to that’s easily accessible to diversify your skillset blended learning options where you me on the transport routes.” study via evening Emma Palfrey classes and online FdA Tourism Management lessons

18 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 19 20 q 0161 674 7777 HOW WE TEACH Survey satisfaction ratings: Take alookat ourlatest National Student they canthenpass ondirectly to you! of latest developments inindustry that our tutors have theirfingeronthepulse These closelinksto industry ensures that professional qualifications. holding prestigious industry standard professionally intheirsector or with many eithercontinuing to work Our tutors are experts intheirfield, EXPERT TUTORS help you to achieve your potential. tailored, personalisedsupportthat will means that they canprovide you with facing andyour future ambitions.This learning styles, thechallengesyou are you, sothat they canunderstand your can really invest ingettingto know By keeping class sizes small,ourtutors from otherhighereducation institutions. Our personalapproach really setsusapart IT’S PERSONAL personal onethat isbigonquality! to makingyour learningexperience a that ourtutors offer, we are committed the highlevels ofoneto oneengagement packages. From oursmallerclass sizes to the best thingscome inthesmallest UCEN Manchester islivingproof that PERSONAL TO YOU QUALITY TEACHING, opportunities to explore ideas of students feel that ourstaff of students feel theircourse of students feel theircourse opportunities to applywhat make thesubjectinteresting has provided themwith has provided themwith or concepts indepth they have learnt n 84% 86% 85% ucenmanchester.ac.uk 21 PERSONAL PROGRESS DEPARTMENT LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION YEAR LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry FdA Make-Up Artistry (Top-Up) BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media Preparatory Year MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND BA (Hons) Special Effects THE ARDEN SCHOOL OF BA (Hons) Dance and Performance Extended Degree SPECIAL EFFECTS Make-Up Artistry (Top-Up) or THEATRE BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Programme FdA Special Effects Make-Up Artistry BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance (Top-Up) BA (Hons) Vocal Studies and Performance DEPARTMENT LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 HNC Business HND Business MANCHESTER FILM BA (Hons) Film and TV FdA Business Management FdA Film and TV Production BUSINESS AND SCHOOL Production (Top-Up) MANAGEMENT FdA Tourism Management HNC Performing Arts (Acting) FdA Events Management HNC Performing Arts HND Computing BSc (Hons) Computing PERFORMING ARTS AND (Musical Theatre) MUSIC FdSc Computing (Top-Up) HNC Performing Arts (Dance) BSc (Hons) Computer BA (Hons) Creative Music Professions FdSc Computer Network Engineering Network Engineering BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching FdSc Sport Coaching* COMPUTING (Top-Up) and School Sport (Top-Up)* SPORT, COACHING AND BSc (Hons) Computer FdSc Exercise, Physical Activity and Health* BSc (Hons) Applied Sport FdSc Computer Network Security PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Network Security (Top-Up) and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Software FdSc Sport Science: Strength and Conditioning* (Top-Up)* FdSc Software Development Development (Top-Up) DEPARTMENT LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 HNC Construction and CONSTRUCTION AND THE the Built Environment Cert Ed Certificate in BA (Hons) Education and BUILT ENVIRONMENT (Construction) Education (Lifelong Professional Development HNC Creative Media HND Creative Media BA (Hons) 3D Modelling and Learning) In-Service (Top-Up) Production (Animation and Production (Animation and Animation for Games and PGCE Professional Motion Graphics) Motion Graphics) Media (Top-Up) Graduate Certificate HND Art and Design Product Design (Jewellery) in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-Service HND Art and Design Fashion BA (Hons) Creative Media CREATIVE ARTS AND HND Art and Design (Arts Practice) and Visual Communication TEACHER EDUCATION PGCE Postgraduate DIGITAL MEDIA FdA Contemporary Photographic Practices (Top-Up) Certificate in Education FdA Graphic Design and Advertising (Lifelong Learning) In-Service BA (Hons) 3D Modelling and FdA 3D Modelling and Animation for Games and Media Animation for Games and PFDipE Postgraduate Media (Top-Up) Diploma in Education BA (Hons) Criminology and (Lifelong Learning) FdA Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice (Top-Up) In-Service CRIMINOLOGY, PUBLIC BA (Hons) Public Services SERVICES AND POLICING and Social Justice (Top-Up) *subject to approval HNC Policing

HNC Applied Sciences HNC Healthcare Practice for HND Healthcare Practice for BA (Hons) Integrated Health England (Integrated Health England (Integrated Health HEALTHCARE, and Social Care (Top-Up) CHILDHOOD STUDIES and Social Care) and Social Care) The majority of our courses from Level 4 have a pathway AND SOCIAL SCIENCES BA (Hons) Childhood and FdA Childhood and Youth Studies through to Level 5 and full BA / BSc Honors at Level 6. Youth Studies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology Our flexible approach ensures most courses can be taken full-time or part-time, allowing you to study at the pace which suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

22 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 23 Our flexible, personal approach enables our students to PERSONAL learn and progress at a pace which suits them. POST-GRADUATE STUDIES These are mostly for a Professional or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), programmes for future teachers, or those working in Education in CHOICE 7 Level alternative settings.

THE ARDEN SCHOOL OF THEATRE______26 BA/BSc (HONS) (TOP-UP) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT______36 One year programme for Level 5 qualified students to gain an Honours degree. Level 6 Level COMPUTING______42

CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT______50 BACHELOR OF ARTS/ SCIENCE (BA/BSc) HIGHER NATIONAL CREATIVE ARTS AND DIGITAL MEDIA______54 DIPLOMA (HND) HONOURS FOUNDATION A two year commitment Most of our subject areas CRIMINOLOGY, PUBLIC SERVICES AND POLICING______68 DEGREE (Fd) to gain a Level 5 award, or Level 5 Level have either a Level 6 award, this can be a (Top-Up) year three year Honours degree, (FdA) (FdSc) HEALTHCARE, CHILDHOOD STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES______74 from a HNC. or one year (Top-Up) degree. A two year Level 5 MAKE-UP ARTISTRY AND SPECIAL EFFECTS______82 award; students can then progress to a HIGHER NATIONAL MANCHESTER FILM SCHOOL______88 one year (Top-Up) degree to obtain an CERTIFICATE (HNC) Honours degree. A Level 4 qualification, PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC______92 allowing progression onto Level 4 Level higher level study. SPORT, COACHING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY______98

TEACHER EDUCATION______104 FOUNDATION YEAR ACCESS TO ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION______112 A one year programme added onto your HIGHER EDUCATION foundation/bachelors degree that is Typically a one year programme to HIGHER LEVEL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS______120 designed for potential students who have enable learners from a wide range of Level 3 Level the ability to study for a degree but do not backgrounds to gain the necessary meet the requirements for direct entry into skills and experience to progress undergraduate-level programmes. onto higher level qualifications.

Complete a full Honours degree in three years: The majority of our subjects allow you to study a two year Foundation Degree or HND then go straight onto a one year Top-Up BA or BSc Honours degree, giving you a full Honours degree in just three years.

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The Arden School of Theatre BA (Hons) | HND

Our excellent reputation, industry links and experienced tutors Practical approach Reasons to study at attract students from across Great Britain and Europe. Our practical approach ensures upon graduating you’re ready The Arden School Our courses are recognised by Equity and Our students go on to achieve great success, for industry. Your contact hours will be high, preparing you for of Theatre: Spotlight, and regularly feature in national from lead roles in hit TV dramas and soap the pace and demand of working on a set, stage or theatre. industry publications for their quality. operas to starring in West End productions Industry partners and performing on luxury cruise liners. 1. including Contact Studying at The Arden requires a huge We want our students to be work-ready commitment. You will be expected to Professional accreditation ​ Theatre once they graduate, so our curriculum is be in every day, Monday-Friday, working constantly updating to align with the needs National Industry intensive hours with tutors who are all The Arden School of Theatre are a Spotlight approved 2. of the industry. showcases with agents established professionals from Actors and programme provider. Spotlight is the industry’s casting network Theatre-makers, to Musical Directors and In addition, being based in Manchester is a and all professional castings go through their network. 3. Approved Graduate Choreographers. real draw. It is a city of talent, full of art and Being a graduate member school means The Arden School of Member of Spotlight culture, with MediaCityUK on its doorstep. These tutors will provide you with invaluable Theatre meet Spotlights’ expectations of conservatoire training Work across disciplines: There are countless theatres and art venues 4. industry insight and push you to work at the as well as providing our students with other opportunities network and collaborate offering all manner of entertainment, from highest levels of professional standards, in including graduate discounts, their performances listed on across courses with large scale shows to fringe productions order to have the best possible chance to Spotlights, calendar of events, access to free workshops, and students from within the succeed in this challenging industry. providing endless work opportunities. eligibility for Spotlights’ Industry Showcase. creative arts disciplines and further afield Validating partner: including make-up, film and acting 5. Professional “My Arden experience prepared me for every environment: eventuality, from screen to stage, to voice over specialist recording work, and even down to being self-employed and facilities, theatres, and looking after my accounts and affairs as an actor. rehearsal studios “I couldn’t have asked for a better form of training 6. Get the personal to get me ready for the type of industry that I am touch: you’ll be in today. Acting isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle and at taught by practising The Arden, you’re in the best hands possible.” performers and creative professionals Thomas Vernal KEY: BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points

26 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 27 Career outcomes Acting for Live and Recorded Media + TV BA (Hons) + Film This course provides high quality vocational training + Commercials and education for practitioners who can respond to the traditional and contemporary demands of the performance industry and its allied sectors. Students will be encouraged to develop a flexible approach to the processes by which performance is created, characterised by a committed and consistent professional work ethic that is able to adapt to different performance contexts. The course will foster in its graduates the ability to utilise critical and analytical skills in developing ideas and constructing arguments, in order to produce their own work in terms of personal and professional development. Examples of current content: THOMAS Year one • Context and Guidance • Tools of The Trade 1: The Naturalistic Actor • Tools of The Trade 2: The Actor and the Text • Skills for the Actor VERNAL • Introduction to Camera • Preparation for Screen Acting The Arden graduate Thomas What are some of the Acting isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle

Year two Vernal has secured the role accomplishments you’re and at The Arden, you’re in the best hands possible. • The Classic Text and Acting of ‘The General’ in the UK most proud of in your • Acting for Radio and International tour of The career so far? If you could offer just one • Skills for the Actor 2 Book of Mormon. I think working with one of the most piece of career advice to • Modern and Contemporary Drama decorated writers, directors and students, what would it be? What would you say are • Critical Context visionaries for the arts of our time, Graft to perfect your craft because the top requirements for is one that sticks out to me. Kwame • Screen Acting hard work beats talent when talent someone entering this line Kwei-Armah was the director on doesn’t work hard. Make time to of work? “One Love - The Bob Marley Musi- unwind and recharge your mental, Year three cal”, so being able to work closely Discipline, punctuality, humility, emotional and physical batteries. with and to learn from him was an • Showreel hard work, dedication and honesty. Although being an actor is one of amazing experience. But to top it • Audition Skills Honesty not just towards others and the most amazing experiences in all off, the show came to my home in your work, but most importantly the world, it is also a business and • Public Performance 1 town of Birmingham where I was being honest and true to yourself, you are your own boss. • Acting Showcase able to play the main stage at The who you are, what you stand for Birmingham Repertory Theatre. • Public Performance 2 and what you believe in. Oh, I • Negotiated Research Project. almost forgot... You need to be thick How did your experience at skinned too. The Arden prepare you for What are the most what you are doing today? D W410 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universiy f 96 and Audition challenging aspects of your My Arden experience prepared me current job? for every eventuality, from screen to stage, to voice over work, and One of the most challenging even down to being self-em- aspects about my job, is breaking ployed and looking after my personal barriers and stepping out accounts and affairs as an actor. of my comfort zone when it comes I couldn’t have asked for a better to learning new things. Also having form of training to get me ready to prepare my mind and my body for the type of industry that I am for very long, tiring and physical in today. rehearsal days.

28 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 29 Career outcomes Dance and Performance Musical Theatre + Performer BA (Hons) + Dance Studio BA (Hons) Coordinator This is the course for those wanting to bring their Develop your potential for excellence as a triple threat over our three year Musical Theatre degree. + Choreographer own creative ideas, skills and passion for dance and performance to a constantly changing industry. For The first year of the course focuses on the core + Educator the technically versatile and imaginative dancers, techniques of Musical Theatre: acting, dance, and singing. choreographers, community artists, and teachers. You will also be taught supporting skills such as accents/ A programme for the 21st century dance artist; the dialects, music theory, and performance technique. performers, the creators, and the innovators. This practically-led course aims to equip you with the The second year moves into more project based work. technical, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial You will perform mini-scale musicals from the historical skills to be able to work in a wide variety of contexts. and contemporary repertoire and devise your own musical as a year group, while continuing to refine the skills Examples of current content: required for professional musical theatre performance. Year one The final year supports you in becoming a Musical • Commercial Dance Theatre professional, learning audition techniques Career outcomes • Contemporary Dance in order to gain that all important first job upon Musical Theatre • Contextualising Dance Practices graduating. You will perform two full scale musicals • Dance Techniques with a professional orchestra and technical team in one + West End • Theatre Craft of our in-house theatres, as well as perform industry + Broadway • Theatre Dance showcases in Manchester and London. You will also + Year two learn to record a professional vocal reel and be guided Chorus Member • Aerial Dance through your professional development including CVs, • Dance Repertoire and Performance headshots, budgeting, and tax returns. • Dance Specialism Examples of current content: Tutor Profile • From Site to Stage • Teaching Dance Year one Tim Flavin, • Theoretical Frameworks for Dance • Acting Methodologies • Acting through Song Laurence Olivier Award Year three • Musical Theatre: Context and Guidance Winner (1984) • Employability and Entrepreneurship • Dance Techniques into Performance Stage credits include: • Festival • Ensemble and Solo Singing Techniques On Your Toes • Negotiated Research Project • The Epic and Heightened Form Crazy for You • Professional Performance Year two • Professional Practice • The Classic Text and Acting Follies • Showcase. • Acting for Radio White Christmas • Skills for the Actor 2 42nd Street • Modern and Contemporary Drama D D16P T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universit fy 96 and Audition Chitty Chitty Bang Bang • Critical Context • Screen Acting Kiss Me Kate Dracula Year three • Audition Skills Screen Credits include: • Developing Professional Practice Airline • Musical Theatre Showcase Performance The Spy from Moscow • Negotiated Research Project • Presenting a Public Performance The Long Firm • Rehearsing and Presenting. Coins in the Fountain

D W411 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universityf 96 and Audition 30 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 31 Theatre and Performance

BA (Hons) Designed to harness your creativity and train you as a maker and performer of new theatre, our Theatre and Performance degree explores a variety of performance skills, identifies your artistic intentions, and pushes boundaries in making innovative work, engaging in contemporary styles of performance. The course benefits from its excellent connections with Manchester’s Contact – a theatre that is redefining theatre for the 21st Century, and results in the development and creation of your very own performance festival, unTaPped, which attracts audiences of industry professionals. Bring your own theatrical ideas and passions to a INDUSTRY PARTNER: CONTACT THEATRE constantly-changing industry on this fast-paced and heavily practical programme. Work with specialists and The Arden School of Theatre has Wayne Steven Jackson, Head of learn how to stage your own show while refining and launched a unique artistic and Theatre and Performance, said: “This developing your performance skills. educational relationship with relationship with Contact marks an Examples of current content: Manchester’s Contact theatre. exciting development for BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance. Year one Students on the BA (Hons) Theatre and • Acting Performance, will now be able to work It will provide our students with • Presentational Performance closely with one of the region’s most invaluable opportunities and experiences. • Performance Skills innovative and experimental theatres. Matt Fenton, Chief Executive and • Contextualising Contemporary Performance The relationship will provide students Artistic Director of Contact, said: • Autobiographical Performance Career outcomes with an exclusive link to the professional “Contact and The Arden School of • Devised Performance industry at a venue which has a legacy Theatre have enjoyed a close relationship Theatre Year two of supporting young people in making for many years. + Theatre Performer new, innovative, and experimental • Touring Theatre “It’s really exciting to take that further + Stage Actor theatre and performance. • Solo Practice by developing our partnership over • Advanced Performance Skills + Pantomime As part of this relationship, Contact the coming years to include hosting • Researching Contemporary Performance + Theatre will deliver a series of end of year student shows and • Locating Performance Clowning masterclass sessions to students, providing professional industry course • Performance Environments + Professional Theatre exploring artistic direction, programming, enhancement.” Company Owner marketing, and production. It will also Year three host The Arden’s annual unTaPped • Professional Collaboration performance festival in May. • International Performance.

D T2P6 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universityf 96 and Audition

32 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 33 Career outcomes Vocal Studies and Performance Technical Theatre and Production Arts Vocal Studies BA (Hons) HND + Soloist The aim of the programme is to train and support This course will provide you with the skills necessary to + Freelance Singer professional vocalists in multi-genre performance enter the exciting world of technical theatre. including both musical theatre and pop music vocals + Initially you will concentrate on operational level skills, Performer with the scope to explore any genre the you would like including sound, lighting, and scenic construction, + to specialise in. The course is fast-paced and heavily Cruise Ship Performer before moving into design and stage management in practical, encouraging students to explore their individual + Cabaret your second year. You will also have the opportunity to artistic interests in order to develop as practitioners. The work alongside our performing arts degree students course is ideal for those with a passion for singing and a on their final productions, working with top creative desire for a career in the performance industry. directors from the industry on real life projects whilst The Arden School of Theatre utilises its working links being mentored by industry specialists. with the professional community to provide the most up The Arden School of Theatre immerses you into a to date knowledge of vocal techniques and professional community of theatre makers, performers, and creatives, requirements. The programme explores a number helping you to achieve and be the best you can be. of modules which engage students in performance technique and skills. The modules are designed to Examples of current content: explore the voice as an instrument and understand the Year one theory behind how we control it. • The Performing Arts Industry Each year of the programme has a unique focus in • Professional Development providing students with the techniques and knowledge • Production Communication of the voice. • Stagecraft • Lighting Operation Examples of current content: • Sound Operation Year one • Scenic Construction • Skills for the Vocalist • Costume Construction • Acting Through Song Year two Career outcomes • Contextualising Performance • Ensemble Singing • Creative-Research Project Theatre • Working in the Performing Arts Industry • Solo Singing + Assistant Stage • General Musicianship • Management Role • Lighting Design Manager Year two • Set Design + Stage Manager • Advanced Skills for the Vocalist • Sound Design + Lighting Technician • The Art of Cabaret • Stage Management. • Advanced Ensemble Singing + Sound Technician • Advanced Solo Singing • + • Critical Performance Theory D W540 T 2 years B Pearson f 64 Sound Designer • Intro to Studio Production + Lighting Designer Year three + Technical Assistant • Professional Development + • Vocal Showcase Assistant Scenic Artist • Concert Performance and Carpentry • Theatrical Performance • Studio Project • Negotiated Research Project.

D W412 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universityf 96 and Audition

34 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 35 For further information on your course, campus developments i and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk/business

Business and Management FdA | HND | HNC

With the business, events and tourism sectors continually growing Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study and evolving we’ll help you to develop the innovation, flexibility Business and and resilience necessary to flourish in this industry. Our dynamic Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we Management: and exciting degree courses will give you the key skills and deliver our courses. ​ experience to thrive, whatever your goals. Our HNC and HND in Business can be studied with a mix 1. Industry led delivery of online and face to face contact hours. Whether you want to explore the art Once enrolled we’ll work with you to Flexible timetabling and of management, the logistics of human enhance your understanding of business 2. teaching approaches resource, the evolution of marketing, disciplines while developing work specific Validating partners: Get the personal touch: or want to progress into management skills that are transferable in the industry. 3. you’ll be taught by within the Events and Tourism industry Previous students have thrived from their practising business we’ll support you to find the right time with us and gone on to set up their professionals course for you. own companies, achieving promotions Students have gone on to and changing careers. 4. work at New York Bank, Social Chain and NHS One-to-one support KEY: 5. from tutors DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points

“I’ve had so many opportunities here, such as being Student Governor for two years and now co-optee board member. And with small class sizes and more individualised learning, I’ve been able to reach my full potential.”

Kimoni Bell FdA Business and Management

36 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 37 Career outcomes Business Management Business (Blended Learning) Business Management Foundation Degree HNC + Entrepreneur All organisations need people with strong business skills. This course has been designed around people working + Manager At the end of your course, you’ll be equipped with the and provides an opportunity to explore multiple skills they need – a business professional with a global topics and units that are extremely important in + Project Manager mind-set, confident, able to lead teams, managing today’s business environment. This includes business operations, develop strategies, aware of key sustainability law, accounting, and leadership and management challenges and making leadership decisions. techniques. There are scheduled face to face contact hours in the evening, with online material that will be You will learn how to spot opportunities, adapt available 24/7. This offers the flexibility to study around to change, assess impact on stakeholders, and your commitments. This independent study will involve understand when and how to take risks. You’ll gain a a range of online activities including pre-recorded broad understanding of the business world, together webinars, podcasts and reading material. with fundamental skills like team-working and problem-solving. Examples of current content: Examples of current content: • Marketing Essentials • Business and the Business Environment • Global Concerns in Sustainable Development Career outcomes • Business Law • Innovation and Creativity Skills for Business • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management • Accounting and FinTech for Managers • Human Resource Management Marketing • Understanding the Customer Experience • Management Accounting + Marketing Admin • Managing People in a Contemporary Economy • Management and Operations • Digital Awareness and Professional Development + Marketing Executive • Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set). • Introduction to Human Resource Management + Marketing and Events • Introduction to Technology and Big Data Officer • Work-based Learning (Procedures, Policy and Practices). D NN20 T 1 year B Pearson f 48 • Business Operations Management • Work Based Learning: Procedures, Policy and Practice Human Resource • Employability Skills and Managing Your Digital Footprint Management • Social Innovation through Entrepreneurship HND + HR Advisor • Investigating Responsible Enterprise in a Global Context Our new business modules align with the forever- • Principles of Strategic Management + changing business environment and, in the second year, Learning and Specialism electives you will develop a more extensive knowledge of the main Development • Marketing topics of business. Throughout the course, you will build + Reward Officer − Marketing Communications your core skills and explore the complex issues affecting − Sales and Marketing business environments. • Management − Management Studies in Context Examples of current content: − Managing People in a Legal Framework • Business Strategy • Human Resource Management • Organisational Behaviour − Performance and Reward • Business IT Systems − Managing Across Cultural Boundaries. • Consumer Behaviour and Insight • Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations • Research Project (Pearson-Set) D T B f NN12 2 years Manchester Metropolitan University 64 • Sales Management.

D TBC T 1 year B Pearson f HNC in a relevant subject area

38 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 39 Career outcomes Events Management Tourism Management + Event Officer Foundation Degree Foundation Degree + Events Manager Exploring both strategic and operational aspects of With a wealth of tourist attractions in Manchester, this + Event Coordinator the industry, you will develop the skills needed to plan, course is ideal to help you achieve your dream of building manage and execute all types of indoor and outdoor or developing a career in this dynamic industry. You + Logistics events, from conferences and exhibitions, to festivals and will gain a real insight into being a manager, developing sporting events. Through industry-relevant lectures and your knowledge and understanding of how the tourism working on live briefs, to visits from guest speakers and industry operates. You will complete a work-based work experience, you will expand your knowledge of the placement, as well as working on live projects and hearing industry and develop transferable practical skills in a real- from industry speakers. life environment. Through industry relevant lectures and working on live Examples of current content: briefs, to visits from guest speakers and work experience, • Exploring the Events Industry you will expand your knowledge of the industry and develop transferable practical skills in a real-life • Introduction to Marketing environment. • Designing Creative Events Examples of current content: • Live Events Production • Exploring the Tourism Industry Career outcomes • Legal Issues in Event Planning • Tourism Business Environment + Tour Manager • Introduction to Marketing • Introduction to Finance + Retail Manager • Introduction to Finance • Special Events and Festivals + Tour Planner and • Travel and Tourism Operations Coordinator • Business Tourism Events • Tourist Behaviour + Holiday Designer • Live Events Management • Tourist Destinations • Research Methods • Preparing for Industry • Management Practices for Industry • Research Methods • Business Tourism Events • Digital Events Operations Management. • Tourism and the Media • Tourism Enterprise and Creativity D N820 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 • Sustainable Tourism • Management Practices for Industry.

D M6Y6 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

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Computing BSC (Hons) | FdSC | HND | HNC

In our Computing department, we pride ourselves on our links with Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study key industry providers. We hold academy status with Cisco, Palo Computing: Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we Alto, Oracle, Juniper and VMWare. Our links with these leading deliver our courses. ​ Academy status with providers shape our curriculum offer, so you get to experience 1. Palo Alto, Cisco, VMWare, Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with Oracle and Juniper industry standard equipment and software. a one year (Top-Up) programme, or if you need, take a break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. Industry expert tutors, We are always looking for ways to Our department aim is to help you 2. recognised in the top enhance your academic experience by develop your academic and research 10 and 25 per cent of encouraging development in professional skills so that, in your final year, Validating partners: Cisco Instructors as qualifications around your chosen regardless of specialism, so you are ranked by students discipline and our close ties with industry able to complete your own specialised providers allow us to embed their research project. 3. 20 year partnership industry practices into our unit content. with Cisco We’ll support your journey so that you This means that you are not only getting can find and develop your passion within Industry links and events a degree but, at the same time, earning 4. computing that will help you get your professional qualifications. Manchester named dream job, or give you the edge when it Industry partners: 5. top UK location for IT As a Cisco Support Centre and a Trainer comes to promotions in the competitive professionals to live and We work with industry leaders to ensure our students learn centre, if networking is your passion then industry of computing. work by CompTIA UK with the equipment and software to give them the skills we can support your journey from novice Tech Town Index to trainer. For example, in partnership necessary to enter the industry. with global cybersecurity leader Cisco, 6. Get the personal touch: we became one of the first academies in you’ll be personally the UK and hosted a global networking taught by practising event here in Manchester. industry professionals

KEY: DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points

42 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 43 Career outcomes Computing Academy status with: + Business Intelligence Foundation Degree HND Analyst This programme offers students a broad range of Your learning will cover a non-specialist computing + Developer Computing subjects whilst allowing for the acquisition pathway, which will allow you to gain a qualification + Systems Integration for skills and knowledge through a selection of modules without committing to a particular professional specialism. Engineer or Consultant including programming, database management, Your first year will comprise of a broad range of networking, security and web development. subjects and optional units covering a range of Examples of current content: occupational areas that will help you to gain essential • Introduction to Operating Systems skills and experience, before choosing specialist • Introduction to Programming subjects to help you specialise. • Employability and Academic Development Examples of current content: in Technology • Computing Research Project (Pearson Set) • Network Essentials • Network Management • Introduction to Database • Database Management Systems • Cyber Security Concepts • Operating Systems • Research Project • Forensics • Database Management Systems • E-Commerce and Strategy • Information Systems • Business Intelligence • Web Design and Developments. • Programming • Professional Practice D G400 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 • Security • Computer System Architecture • Database Design and Development BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) • Managing a successful Computing Project This programme gives you a comprehensive • Networking understanding of Business Intelligence, Negotiated • Website Design and Development. Research and Systems Integration. The BSc Computing aims to develop technical skills, independent learning D 105G T 2 years B Pearson f 64 skills and the ability to demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding. Examples of current content: Explore your craft and specialise in your • Business Intelligence chosen computing field with our one • Systems Integration year BSc (Hons) Computing Top-Up. • Negotiated Research.

D I400 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f FdSc or HND in a relevant subject area

44 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 45 Computer Network Engineering Computer Network Security CYBERSECURITY Career outcomes

Network Engineering Foundation Degree Foundation Degree + Network Engineer Developed in partnership with Cisco Systems, Palo Alto The course is fast-paced and heavily practical, Networks and CompTIA you will build relevant skills and encouraging students to explore their individual + Network Administrator knowledge that employers need in a range of professional interests in order to develop as InfoSec practitioners + Security Operations IT careers related to networking, Cybersecurity and and engineers. The programme explores a number of coding with this Foundation Degree. This will lay the modules that engage students in the technical and groundwork for further professional and academic practical aspects of working as a security engineer education and a successful future career in the industry. as well as stretching the individual’s horizons across programming, networking and professional topics. Examples of current content: • Introduction to Operating Systems Examples of current content: • Introduction to Programming • Cyber Security Concepts • Cybersecurity Concepts • Network Essentials • Employment and Academic Development in • Introduction to Programming Technology • Introduction to Web Scripting • Introduction to Networks • Introduction to Operating Systems Academy status with: • Routing and Switching Essentials • Employment and Academic Development in Technology • Research Project • Digital Forensics • Advanced Operating Systems • Firewall Design and Testing • Scaling Routing Networks • Introduction to Penetration Testing • Connecting WAN Networks • Research Project. • Internetworking Security. D G550 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 D G420 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) This course provides students with knowledge and This course examines the management of systems in hands-on experience of penetration testing using current data centres, virtualisation and the provision of cloud testing tools and techniques. It will enable the students and hybrid services. Cybersecurity operations form a to conduct penetration testing on a secure network key part of the course covering securing information using Adaptive Security Appliances, including planning, systems through the monitoring, detecting, investigating, testing and report writing. analysing, and responding to security events, thus Examples of current content: protecting systems from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. • Negotiated Research • Penetration Testing Examples of current content: • Security Information Systems. • Negotiated Research • Securing Information Systems D N2S5 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University • Advanced Networking. f FdSc or HND in a relevant subject area

D N3C8 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f FdSc or HND in a relevant subject area

46 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 47 Career outcomes Software Development Software Development Foundation Degree + TUTOR Computer Programmer The aim of the programme is to train and support + Software Developer professional computer programmers, web developers and software engineers. The course is fastpaced and PROFILE + Software Engineer heavily practical, encouraging students to combine UCEN Manchester tutor Paul + Web Developer theory and practice whilst not compromising on Ashby is in the top 25% of Cisco + Mobile Application academic quality. The course is ideal for those who enjoy Advanced Level Instructors, out Developer writing code, creating applications and have a wish to of a total of 46,000 worldwide, in develop a logical approach to problem solving. terms of performance and student feedback. Examples of current content: Over the past three years, 95% • Introduction to Operating Systems of Paul’s computing students • Introduction to Programming have gained employment in the • Introduction to Databases industry.* • Employability and Academic Development in Technology • Introduction to Web Scripting • Introduction to Web Development • Research Projects • Database Driven Websites • Object-Orientated Programming • Data Structures and Algorithms • Advanced Client Development • User Interface Design.

D G590 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) Develop the skills and expertise to drive businesses forward and stand out in the increasingly digital world. Expand your critical understanding of how computing relates to modern businesses. Enhance your practical skills in software design, implementation and testing, developing web and multimedia applications, and gain experience in the use of databases, relevant programming languages, and products used by the industry. Examples of current content: • Negotiated Research • Systems Programming • Advanced OOP • Advanced Server Development.

D S6D9 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f FdSc or HND in a relevant subject area *DLHE 2018

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Construction and the Built Environment HNC

It is a great time to kick start a career in construction, with it Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study being both a key part of our economy and is thriving locally as the Construction and the Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we Manchester skyline dramatically changes; development is only set to Built Environment: accelerate in the next few years. deliver our courses. ​ Study part-time, either one day a week or evenings to fit 1. Learn on industry The Higher National Certificate survey and practice CAD. around your work and family life. software and equipment (HNC) in Construction and the Built The course includes some practical Work-related learning environment is delivered by a team of 2. activities and each student will have highly experienced tutors. The team access to a computer with state of the Get the personal touch: work together to provide the best Validating partner: 3. art software. Tutors offer practical help you’ll be taught by possible student experience and tutors and guidance, and work with everyone practising professionals at UCEN Manchester have specialised individually to develop their skills, backgrounds in Architecture, Surveying Optional evening delivery knowledge and confidence. 4. and Computer Aided Design (CAD). The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 Higher National 5. Access to on-site learning This course will allow you to develop in Construction and the Built Environment your skills, knowledge and practice Industry expert links provides a specialist work related 6. in construction and is great for both programme of study that covers the key students with little or no experience in KEY: knowledge, understanding and practical the industry, as well as those already D T B f skills required in the construction and UCAS code Duration Awarding partner UCAS Points working in industry. You will learn some built environment sector. great new skills and get to chance to work on simulated projects, learn how to

50 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 51 Career outcomes Construction Construction HNC + INDUSTRY Site Manager This multi-disciplinary course will give you an opportunity to study a range of Built Environment topics. + Construction Manager DEMAND It is designed to allow you direct progression into + CAD Technician employment, as well as providing a progression route to professional qualifications, such as those offered by + Architectural Technician the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists or Technologist (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). + Quantity Surveyor You will develop your practical skills alongside + Project Manager specialist knowledge and understanding through the course modules. + Estimator Examples of current content: + Buyer • Construction Information • Construction Project Management + Building Surveyor • Construction Technology • Science and Materials • Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction • Building Information Modelling • Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out • Individual Project.

D Apply direct T 1 year B Pearson f 48

You only need to look at the cranes As the city continues to regenerate, that dominate the Greater Manchester grow and develop, there is increasing skyline to see that construction in the demand for not just skilled construction city is booming. What’s more, below workers but also architects, surveyors, the skyline, other infrastructure projects and mangers and team leaders to including transport and housing are oversee projects. By 2027 the number also taking place, resulting in a thriving of construction jobs at all levels is industry that is making significant predicted to have grown by an average contributions to the local economy. of 4% - meaning a degree in this exciting subject area will open doors to an exciting, rewarding career.*

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Creative Arts and Digital Media BA (Hons) | FdA | HND | HNC

Whether you aspire to become a freelance photographer, agency Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study designer, 3D modeller, graphic designer or animator, we will help Creative Arts and you achieve your goals at UCEN Manchester. Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we deliver our courses. ​ Digital Media: Our passionate team are here to support all students with the opportunity to Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with 1. Industry links including your ambitions in an encouraging and practice industry work through live briefs a one year (Top-Up) programme, or if you need, take a Open Eye Gallery and personalised environment. Your tutors - including in UCEN Manchester’s own break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. Kin + Carta Connect marketing department - to give an idea will collaborate with you to explore and Engage on live industry of true expectations and experiences. unlock the skills you need to progress, 2. briefs​ setting you on a successful career path. Our goal is to ensure that you are Validating partners: Through our connections with local prepared for the dynamic and ever- 3. Work across disciplines: businesses and organisations, we pride changing landscape that exists for digital network and collaborate ourselves in our ability to provide media in Manchester and the wider across courses with context in which it operates. students from within the creative arts disciplines and further afield including make-up, film Photography partner: Design partner: and acting Studio environment: 4. work with students “ from a range of creative Working alongside students of all ages and disciplines in a studio backgrounds is a motivational and rewarding environment that experience. Being able to see students thrive and do mirrors industry ​ what they love doing is incredibly rewarding.” 5. Get the personal touch: Rachael Addis you’ll be personally Course Leader taught by practising artists and creative professionals​ Industry partnerships KEY: 6. mean our courses follow DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points current industry practice.

54 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 55 VISUAL EFFECTS 3D Modelling and Animation (VFX) for Games and Media

Foundation Degree Career outcomes If you have a passion for video games, want to be + Animator​ involved in the game design or CGI movie industry and love the idea of working as part of a team to + Games Designer​ bring your ideas to life, these are the courses for + Character Designer you. The Foundation Degree course is specifically - Games, Film and designed to give you a taste of the CGI industry, Animations covering the many different tools and assets of CGI design, while giving you the necessary skills and knowledge you need to work in the creative industry. Examples of current content: • 3D Modelling and Concept Design • 3D Project Management • 3D Texturing • Animation • Professional and Academic Development • Self Directed Project • Subject Specialist Area • Practice Based Research Project.

D W213 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) Develop research strategies to hone your specialist skills and knowledge base. You will experiment with ideas and techniques through a range of practical projects. Matching the creative and technical requirements of the industry, this course gives you the chance to focus on developing your technical skills, with the aim of producing a high quality show reel at the end of the year to demonstrate your skills in your chosen specialisms. ​ Examples of current content: • 3D Industry Research • 3D Minor Project • Negotiated Specialist Project.

D 843L T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University fFdA or HND in a relevant subject area

Emily Megan FdA 3D Modelling for Animation and Games Design

56 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 57 PHOTOGRAPHY Contemporary Photographic Practice

Foundation Degree Inspired by and partnered with Open Eye Gallery. Career outcomes Explore your creativity, respond to briefs, create, edit + Curator​ and curate for print and digital. ​ + Photographer​ Examples of current content: + Visual Stylist​ • Content, Context and Audience (FMP) + Artist • Digital Publishing • Mixed and Multi Media Techniques • Photographic Practices • Portrait, Identity and Narration • Content, Context and Audience (FMP) • Digital Publishing • Landscape and Environment • Mixed and Multimedia Techniques • Photographic Practices • Portrait, Identity and Narration • Practice-Based Research Project • Professional and Academic Development. You will be encouraged to think “A UCEN MANCHESTER AND OPEN critically, take risks and explore your creative potential, with opportunities D W640 T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 80 EYE GALLERY PARTNERSHIP HAS to experiment with analogue and THE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE TO digital photography, moving image, text or sound. Throughout, you will be SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION supported to recognise transferable Creative Media and skills that may open doors to related fields Visual Communication OF PHOTOGRAPHERS TO HAVE – from marketing and brand development REAL IMPACT IN THE WORLD.” to jobs within the cultural sector. BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) You will receive creative opportunities Sarah Fisher fronted by one of the leading Develop your creative, technical and research skills and Executive Director Open Eye Gallery photographic institutes in the country. experiment with your ideas as you specialise in your Open Eye Gallery’s cutting-edge final year. Photography is now one of the most approach will engage you artistically As a creative media and visual communication important visual mediums – everyday and explore opportunities within billions share their lives using practitioner, you will become critically reflective by community, education and public photography on social media, all goods gallery sectors. Curators, critics and developing skills of enquiry, analysis and synthesis. You and services use photographs online programmers at Open Eye Gallery will question and confront the internal and external and in print. And within this expanded will input throughout the course with forces that provide the context for your work. field, quality photography has more a strong focus on your personal and Examples of current content: impact than ever before. professional development. • Contextual Studies This useful and innovative course Your learning will happen on campus • Negotiated Specialist Project nurtures the skills, creativity, knowledge and in the gallery, providing access to • Professional Practice. and ideas necessary to prepare you for the experiences and career pathways of a broad range of photography careers tutors and professionals with extensive - from art, to commercial sectors like experience in art-world and industry D W281 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University fashion, editorial or advertising. A solid photographic practices. f FdA or HND in a relevant subject area grounding in photographic history will enable confidence to your specialism.

58 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 59 Career outcomes Graphic Design and Advertising

+ Graphic Designer​ Foundation Degree + Artworker Through practical projects, you will develop specialist skills in conceptual thinking, critical analysis, idea + Creative Consultant generation and creative problem-solving. + Art Director You will work closely with a variety of industry practitioners and specialist tutors supported by ex- students who return yearly to share their experiences, achievements and up-to-date practices in digital and traditional based media. You will learn design theory and develop knowledge of commercial marketing taking your work to the next level and enriching your personal portfolio. You will master specialist industry software, learn how to pitch ideas, compete in national competitions, manage clients and present your work in a final year showcase. Examples of current content: • Design and Advertising Communication Principles • Specialist Application Skills in Print Design • Idea Generation and Research Skills • Digital Design and Advertising Specialist Principles • Specialist Application Skills in Digital Design and Motion Graphics.

D WN2M T 2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

Creative Media and Visual Communication BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) Develop your creative, technical and research skills and experiment with your ideas as you specialise in WORKING WITH ONE OF THE NORTHWEST’S your final year. As a creative media and visual communication BIGGEST DIGITAL AGENCIES practitioner, you will become critically reflective by We have a relationship with Kin + The course has a history of alumni developing skills of enquiry, analysis and synthesis. You Carta Connect; one of the NorthWest’s working at Kin + Carta Connect will question and confront the internal and external biggest digital marketing and connected with more having been involved in forces that provide the context for your work. customer experience agencies. They have placements. Their specialist input Examples of current content: a global reach and client base to match introduces students to subjects such as • Contextual Studies including - Lexus, Unilever, Expedia and Motion Graphics and Screen Prototyping • Negotiated Specialist Project many more. Kin + Carta Connect consult, delivered through location visits, • Professional Practice. support and help deliver a live brief pitches, project and portfolio crits, skills once a year, which focuses on teaching sessions and shadowing opportunities. students how to create specialist digital D W281 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University solutions, ensuring our students stay right f FdA or HND in a relevant subject area up-to-date with this fast-paced industry.

60 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 61 Career outcomes Creative Media Production

+ Animator​ (Animation and Motion Graphics) + Games Designer​ HNC HND + Character Designer Learning through a series of challenging practical Bring your artwork to life. Work on challenging, industry - Games, Film and relevant briefs or diversify your skillset to practice as a Animations briefs, workshops and seminars, you will master the skills needed to make a big splash in the exciting and multidisciplinary designer, editor or videographer. rewarding world of Animation and Motion Graphics. To During the year long programme of study, you are meet increased industry demand for multidisciplinary introduced to the basic principles of animation and practitioners, this course has been developed to provide motion graphics tapping into the three main building emerging designers with a range of skills and experience. blocks of the creative process, thinking – where ideas Mary Darko You may like sketching, drawing, painting, collage or generation occurs, visual communication – where a HNC Animation and Motion Graphics be interested in branding, advertising, model making, variety of mixed media approaches are used to evolve typography or have created storyboards, characters ideas, progressing to screen-based issues where and narratives, with a view to making your work move. you will use a variety of industry standard software You do not need to be able to use any software as applications to give original concepts the final polish. industry standard applications are taught from the Examples of current content: ground up. • Individual Project (Pearson Set) Career outcomes Examples of current content: • Creative Media Industry • Individual Project (Pearson Set) + • Professional Practice Animator​ • Creative Media Industry • Motion Graphics Practices + Games Designer​ • Professional Practice • Visual Effects and Motion Graphics + Character Designer • Motion Graphics Practices • Typography - Games, Film and • Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Animations • Storyboarding • Typography • Principles of Animation. • Storyboarding • Principles of Animation. D TBC T 1 year B Pearson f HNC in relevant subject area

D AN01 T 1 year B Pearson f 64

62 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 63 Career outcomes Art and Design (Arts Practice) + Illustrator HND + Curator Become a practitioner, maker and exhibitor in + Concept Artist Manchester, one of the most exciting, contemporary cities in the UK. Our blend of traditional and + Community Artist innovative specialist skills, including painting, drawing, + Printmaker printmaking, 3d, installation and time and lense based + Art Gallery Manager media are taught by masters in their field. + Courtroom Artist Follow your ideas, collaborate, and explore materials to identify and direct your own career pathway and future + Architectural Illustrator as an artist. Make life changing connections with the hive of fellow creatives living and working in this city of expanding opportunity. You may study: Year one • Professional Development • Contextual Studies • Individual Project (Pearson-set) • Techniques and Processes • Media Practices • Material Practices • Art/Craft Production • Printmaking • Communication in Art and Design • Principles of Lifedrawing Year two • Professional Practice • Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) • Advanced Art Practice Studies • Conceptual Practice • Art Direction • Material Selection and Specification • Creative Entrepreneurship • Advanced Lifedrawing

D TBC T 2 years B Pearson f 64

Explore your craft and specialise in your chosen visual arts field with our one year BA (Hons) Visual Communications (Top-Up).

64 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 65 Career outcomes Art and Design Fashion Art and Design Product Design JEWELLERY (Jewellery) + Fashion Designer​ HND + Fashion Buyer Come to Manchester, a city that will expand your HND Career outcomes + Fashion Marketing/PR creative potential and skillset. Prepare to enter the Learn from professional practitioners in our bespoke world of fashion as an innovator with a keen commercial + + Fashion Styling studio workshops. Study with us in Manchester, a city Jewellery Designer sense and as a co- creator of a sustainable future. + + Fashion Trend of makers and doers. Make lifechanging connections Bench Jeweller Learn traditional and experimental design, illustration with the city’s hive of fellow creatives. Come and Forecasting + Buyer and technical skills such as pattern cutting and garment join us to develop and launch your jewellery and + Life Drawing construction processes with a team of tutors who are contemporary design crafts career. + 3D Technician masters in their fields. + Examples of current content: Designer Examples of current content: • Professional Development + Prop Maker • Professional Development • Contextual Studies + Ceramic Designer • Contextual Studies • Individual Project • Techniques and Processes • Individual Project • 3D Practices • Techniques and Processes • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Fashion and Textile Practices • Art and Craft Production • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Accessories • Pattern Cutting and Garment Making • Professional Practice • Applied Practice Collaborative Project • Fashion Collection • Advanced Product Design Studies • Professional Practice • Conceptual Practice • Applied Practice Collaborative Project • Material Selection and Specification • Advanced Fashion Studies • Jewellery Design. • Technical Drawing D D3J6 T 2 years B Pearson f 64 • Material Selection and Specification • Creative Industries Placement. Creative Media and Visual D WW43 T 2 years B Pearson f 64 Communication

BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) Explore your craft and specialise in your As a creative media and visual communication chosen visual arts field with our one year BA practitioner, you will become critically reflective by (Hons) Visual Communications (Top-Up). developing skills of enquiry, analysis and synthesis. You will question and confront the internal and external forces that provide the context for your work. Examples of current content: • Contextual Studies • Negotiated Specialist Project • Professional Practice.

D W281 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f FdA or HND in a relevant subject area

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Criminology, Public Services and Policing BA (Hons) | FdA | HNC

Politics and social policy has never been as integral to the lives of the Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study young generation as they are today. With constant changes bringing in Criminology, Public Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we a new era of technologies in the criminology and public services sector, Services and Policing: professionals in Criminology and Public Services need to continually deliver our courses. ​ develop their knowledge with both a degree and practical experience Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with Top 10 Ranked Course - 1. World Scholarship Forum fundamental requirements to begin a career in the sector. a one year Top-Up programme, or if you need, take a break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. 2. Flexible timetabling and At UCEN Manchester, our Criminology Our tutors are committed to delivering Study a foundation degree, or come with industry teaching approaches and Public Services department covers these key lessons, utilising superlative experience and progress to a Top-Up of your choice. Industry led delivery a diverse range of specialisms such as expert knowledge, industry links 3. including ex-police Full time and part-time options are available to ensure politics, criminal law, partnerships and and, most importantly, passion and officers and public service study can fit around your work and life. multi-agency, policing and offender enthusiasm to motivate students to work senior managers/officials management, contemporary issues in in these sectors. Taught by practicing public services and criminology in practice. Validating partners: 4. professionals Guest speakers from 5. industry leaders Industry tours of 6. parliament, Labour I“ started at Entry Level and achieved a First class honours History Museum and degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, so I’ve come London Royal Courts of a long way. I knew I was intelligent, but I never knew Justice. I could be a first class grade student, especially with KEY: English not being my first language and the fact that I DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points migrated here.”

Hulin Tchakounte Leuta Interviews, and record of prior learning required for direct BA (Hons) Criminology and Social Justice entry onto all (Top-Up) degrees.

68 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 69 Career outcomes Criminology and Criminal Justice + Policing Foundation Degree + Probation Service Our foundation degree has been specially designed + Administration of to focus on Criminology as a discipline, with input Justice from professional practitioners that operate within the + Youth Offending Service Criminal Justice System. + Prison You will gain both historical and contemporary knowledge of how criminology and the Criminal Justice Systems + Legal Practice Roles work in practice, along with the professional skills that are delivered to create operational effectiveness. Through a series of visits to relevant organisations and lectures with guest speakers, you will examine the causes and consequences of crime, as well as learn to research and evaluate in the context of criminal law. Examples of current content: • Criminal Law, Theory and Practice • Criminology in Practice • Partnership and Multi-Agency Working • Policing and Offender Management • Politics, Community, Crime and Justice • Practice-Based Research Project • Professional and Academic Development • Youth Crime and Deviance in Modern Society.

D C16S T 2 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) This course will explore areas of interest including criminal law, criminology and psychology, along with policing and offender management. Opportunities for work based learning will prepare you to work within the Criminal Justice System and associated areas of law enforcement, the administration of justice, mental health and intervention programmes. Combining the academic elements of criminology and criminal law with the development and application of the essential skills needed to forge a successful career within this sector. Examples of current content: • Negotiated Research • Conflict and Cohesion: Debates in Equality and Community in Modern Britain • Substance Misuse, Mental Health and Crime.

D C16T T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f Foundation degree or HND in relevant subject area 70 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 71 Career outcomes Public Services and Social Justice Policing + Housing Manager BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) HNC + Police Officer This course will build on your skills enabling you to Develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, + Community compete for a variety of public sector roles or progress on able to meet the demands of employers in the policing Development to a Master’s Degree, or other professional qualifications. sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The + Ministry of Defence qualifications aim to widen access to higher education You will undertake a major research dissertation and enhance the career prospects of those who into a public service area of your choice. You will undertake them. be expected and encouraged to formulate your findings by interviewing and researching high profile This qualification challenges students to develop professionals such as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, flexibility and resilience in a policing setting, as Members of Parliament, senior police officers or well as business skills to effective team working, directors in Local Government. independence, organisational competence and problem-solving. Examples of current content: • Conflict and Cohesion? Debates in Equality and Examples of current content: Community in Modern Britain • Criminal Law • Contemporary Issues in Public Policy • Police and the Criminal Justice Service • Negotiated Research. • Equality and Diversity in the Police Service • Roads Policing Industry demand D L231 T 1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University • Technology and the Police Services • Criminology – Practical Application for the f Foundation degree or HND in relevant subject area The UK government has Police Service plans to recruit 20,000 • Command and Control new police officers • Small-scale Research Project in Policing. nationally over the coming 2 years D L400 T 1 year B Pearson f 48

72 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 73 For further information on your course, campus developments i and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk/health Healthcare, Childhood Studies and Social Sciences BA (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | FdA | HND | HNC

With the health, social care and education sectors facing a range of challenges Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study and increasing demand, there are plenty of career opportunities for you in this Healthcare, Childhood diverse sector if you thrive on helping others. Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we deliver our courses. ​ Studies and Social Staff are at the heart of delivering these Enrichment activities are embedded into Sciences: key specialisms, utilising up-to-date the courses to enhance industry skills, Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with industry knowledge and industry links. including specialised education visits; a one year (Top-Up) programme, or if you need, take a 1. Industry led delivery What’s more, we’ll harness your passion guest lecturers from industry experts in break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. and enthusiasm to provide you with the areas such as mental health and learning Flexible timetabling and Study a foundation degree, or come with industry 2. teaching approaches skills and knowledge you’ll need to work disabilities; and access to facilities experience and progress to a (Top-Up) of your choice. in these constantly evolving industries. such as a health laboratory measuring Get the personal touch: anthropometric values, to allow accurate Full time and part-time options are available to ensure 3. you’ll be taught by health assessments. study can fit around your work and life. practising professionals Gain work experience 4. up to 250 hours on Validating partner: Healthcare qualifications One-to-one support from 5. tutors 6. Free DBS “My message to anyone thinking about Opportunity to achieve heading back to education is, don’t let 7. additional industry your fears hold you back, burst through standard qualifications, them. Believe in yourself and know that KEY: e.g. First Aid D T B f you can do this!” UCAS code Duration Awarding partner UCAS Points Taught by tutors 8. with postgraduate Paula Smith qualifications including FdA Childhood and Youth Studies Doctorates and Masters

74 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 75 Career outcomes Healthcare Practice for England

Healthcare (Integrated Health and Social Care) + Childcare Management HNC HND + Childcare This is a work-related programme of study that covers Second year can be taken as a (Top-Up) the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills + Healthcare Management required in the health and social care sector and also The HND Health and Social Care will build on your + Healthcare Professional offers particular specialist emphasis through the knowledge, focusing on specialist skills. It will enable you + Teaching choice of dedicated units. to progress in your current role or gain employment in the sector at supervisory or management level. + Educational Welfares Examples of current content: Officers • Law Examples of current content: + Young Offenders Unit • Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care Year one: Officers • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in • Law Health and Social Care Practice + Family Liaison • Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care • Supporting the Individual Journey Through • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in + Children’s Centres Integrated Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Practice + Public Health • Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice • Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated • Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health and Health and Social Care + Commissioning Social Care Services • Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice Work experience • Addressing Health Inequalities • Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health and opportunities • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health. Social Care • Addressing Health Inequalities + NHS D LL55 T 1 year B Pearson f 48 • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health + Social Work Year two/(Top-Up): + Nursing • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research + Social Care (Pearson Set Project) • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person- + Care Centre Centred Practice • Care Planning Processes in Healthcare • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events • Supporting Team and Partnership Working Across Health and Social Care Services • Human Resource Management for Healthcare • Recognising and Meeting the Needs of People with Long-Term Health Conditions.

D H4C7 T 1 year B Pearson f HNC in relevant subject area

76 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 77 Career outcomes Integrated Health Childhood and Youth Studies and Social Care Healthcare Foundation Degree + Childcare Management BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) The course will explore a number of modules where + Childcare Designed in partnership with local health and social you will reflect on and critique the theoretical work of + Healthcare Management care providers, this (Top-Up) qualification reflects the theorists both past and present. You will also build on existing knowledge and skills to enable your professional + Healthcare Professional emerging devolution and integration agenda that is being spearheaded locally and nationally to provide and academic development, and also continued + Teaching a more seamless, person-centred approach to service professional development. + Educational Welfares delivery. It embodies the national occupational standards Examples of current content: Officers required by higher practitioners working in health and • Child Development social care. + Young Offenders Unit • Community Services and Working with Families Officers You will develop your knowledge, skills and key • Creating Inclusive Environments + Family Liaison competencies to become a more reflective, independent • Curriculum Concepts and critical member of the workforce. You will gain • Industry-Based Practice + Children’s Centres an understanding of the key demographic drivers • Leadership and Management + Public Health underpinning the sector, and local and national strategies • Longitudinal Study designed to build resilient, sustainable communities and + Commissioning • Professional Academic Development improve health and wellbeing. • Research and Evidence Based Practice Work experience • Safeguarding Children Examples of current content: opportunities • The Importance of Play • Advanced Safeguarding of Children and Adults • Understanding and Managing Children’s and Young + NHS • Dissertation People’s Behaviours. + • Person-Centred Care Social Work • Political and Sociological Perspectives in Health and + D T B f Nursing Social Care TY16 2 years Sheffield Hallam University 64 + Social Care • Promoting Individual Resilience and Wellbeing. + Care Centre D HS26 T 1 year B Sheffield Hallam University BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) f Foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject area Designed to provide an academic pathway for those aspiring to work at a senior level in the sector, this course focuses on the skills needed to ensure personal, social, emotional and mental health of children and youth in educational and care settings. Examples of current content: • Growing up in a Digital Age • Historical and International Perspectives • Independent and Specialised Research Project • Professional Reflective Practice • Social Policy.

D T16Y T1 year B Sheffield Hallam University f Foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject area

78 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 79 Career outcomes Applied Psychology Applied Sciences Healthcare BSc (Hons) Degree HNC + The main aims of the course are to develop knowledge Childcare Management Develop your knowledge and understanding of and understanding of scientific theories and practices, + Childcare psychological approaches and practices, and to whilst developing the skills needed to be able to apply encourage you to apply these skills in different + Healthcare Management them in different science related contexts. psychological contexts. You will gain a broad knowledge + Healthcare Professional base of psychology, develop valuable research skills This course is supported by focused study in key + Teaching and learn about topical issues and applications while areas of Biology and Chemistry and the units cover a enhancing your personal and professional skills. range of topics to allow you to gain a grounding of the + Educational Welfares key concepts required for further study in a range of Officers Examples of current content: Science disciplines. + Young Offenders Unit Year 1 Examples of current content: Officers • A History of Psychology • Anatomy and Human Physiology + Family Liaison • Introduction to Biopsychology • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology • Cell Biology + Children’s Centres • Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology • Fundamentals of Chemistry + Public Health • Introduction to Research Methods and Practical • Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques • Investigations • Inorganic Chemistry + Commissioning • Professional and Academic Development. • Organic Chemistry Work experience • Physical Chemistry Year 2 • Regulation and Quality in the Applied Science opportunities • Contemporary Issues • Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques. + • Developmental Psychology NHS • Individual Differences + Social Sork D CC11 T 1 year B Pearson f 48 • Practice-Based Research + Nursing • Psychology of Crime • Psychopathology. + Social Care Year 3 + Care Centre • Dissertation • Health Psychology • Organisational Psychology • Forensic Psychology • Psychology and Education.

D P216 T3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 80

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Make-Up Artistry and Special Effects BA (Hons) | FdA

While undertaking your degree in make-up you will gain knowledge Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study of the industry, including the tools, principles and processes that Make-Up and employers are looking for. This means that you’ll leave us with a well- Upon completion of a foundation degree in Special Effects, you can choose to complete a (Top-Up) degree in either Special Effects: rounded portfolio, industry-ready and raring to go! Make-Up Artistry or Special Effects. Choosing to complete the Make-Up Artistry option will help you diversify your 1. Industry led delivery Previous students have had great success fully develop your passion and talent. Each skillset and increase your career opportunities. securing positions with top employers in module demonstrates specific content Flexible timetabling and the UK’s leading broadcast services, such delivered by our first-rate tutors and If you’ve not previously studied make-up or media make- 2. teaching approaches as BBC, ITV and Sky. assisted by qualified expert speakers. up, you can start with an optional foundation year to help Specialist marketing, you improve your creative and academic skills ahead of 3. photography, and There are a vast array of job opportunities UCEN Manchester is the place for you to completing your foundation degree. to be pursued with a degree like this carry out your studies with harmonious freelance modules under your brush belt, including SFX and work-life balance. Whether you want to Get the personal touch: MUA for film productions and TV; working work with the blood, guts and glory of Industry partner - United Make-up Artists: 4. you’ll be taught by within Fashion, theatre and photography, special effects, or in the realm of make-up practising industry freelance work and much more. application, our department are committed “It is fantastic to play a role professionals to inspiring and nurturing the creative in developing the skills of the Here at UCEN Manchester, our team of One-to-one support from spark in you. U M A future workforce, providing them dedicated professionals work with you to 5. tutors United Makeup Artists with an opportunity to gain a EXPO better understanding of this fast Postiche training ensures moving sector.” 6. students can work with hair and make up on sets, stages and shoots Validating partner: End of year showcase at 7. iconic Manchester venues Photography studio and My tutors have always been on hand to speak “ 8. photographers available to me, whether in person or through email. to show portfolio work. They’ve given me sound advice which I can take into the industry, and I feel so prepared” Opportunity to complete 9. a Barbering Certificate Khea-Mai Phoenix alongside degree BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry qualification KEY: Tutor experience on DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points 10. shows like Juliet and Sister Act The Musical.

82 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 83 Career outcomes Make-Up Artistry + Make-up Artist Foundation Degree BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) + Special Effects The foundation year option is designed for students You will develop and perfect your practical make-up Make-Up Artist who have the ability to study for a degree and artistry talent and gain an understanding of hairstyling + Freelancer may need to gain additional qualifications prior to skills. With a variety of modules designed to introduce you + Bridal Make-Up undertaking undergraduate-level programmes. It will to specialist skills such as airbrush make-up, you will build prepare you for studying on the Make-Up Artistry a portfolio of contemporary and traditional techniques. + Period Film foundation degree, giving you the knowledge and The BA (Hons) (Top-Up) course will offer you further Make-Up Artist experience you need to progress. opportunities to explore styles and develop your + Postiche Stylist Upon completion of your foundation year you’ll train as professional skills. You will gain a greater understanding + Editorial/Fashion a qualified make-up artist and equip yourself with the of the promotional tools needed to enter the local and Make-Up Artist skills for success within the media make-up industry, global creative make-up industry. with the unique programme design, excellent industry + Make-Up Stylist Examples of current content: reputation and alumni success of our Foundation + Theatre Degree in Make-Up Artistry. • Major Project + Influencer • Research Project Extremely focused on practical work and experience, • Marketing and Promotions + Teacher you’ll learn a wide variety of make-up application • Media Design Concepts techniques, developing and honing your make-up • Showreel. artistry talent and expanding your understanding of vital hairstyling skills for a successful career in the Editorial, TV and Film industries. D 3M67 T1 year B Sheffield Hallam Universityf Foundation degree in Make-Up Artistry or Special Effects Make-Up Artistry Examples of current content: Foundation year: Graduate outcomes

• Introduction to Make-Up Artistry + Vogue Italy • Personal Project • Preparing for Higher Education. + Estee Lauder + FdA FKA Twigs + • Design Development for the Make-Up Artist Pretty Little Thing • Historical Concepts Hair/Make-Up + Boohoo • Introduction to Design Concepts + Victoria • Professional and Academic Development • Studio Practice + Vanity Fair • Styling for the Make-Up Industry + Granchester • Applied Postiche/Hairstyling + The Girl with the Gifts • Collaborative Practice • Creative Skills + The Make-up Armoury • Freelancing + BBC • Portfolio Development + • Professional Practice. ITV + Eastenders D Prep year - 3M69 FdA - 3M77 T2 years B Sheffield Hallam Universityf 64

Khea-Mai Pheonix BA (Hons) Make-up Artistry

84 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 85 Career outcomes Special Effects Make-Up Artistry + Make-up Artist Foundation Degree BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) + Special Effects You will critically analyse how the human body can be The foundation year option is designed for students Make-Up Artist modified, extended and distorted through prosthetic who have the ability to study for a degree but + Freelancer transformations. This qualification will help you to develop may need to gain additional qualifications prior to abstract concepts, and blend theory into practice to + Bridal Make-Up undertaking the FdA. deliver industry relevant outcomes, all of which will + Period Film This course will prepare you to work as an artistic advance the creative skills required of a reflective artistic Make-Up Artist practitioner in a variety of TV and media environments, practitioner. + theatre and photographic sectors or as an independent Postiche Stylist In addition, you will also learn how to manage your own practitioner or artist. You will be encouraged to produce + Editorial/Fashion practice and expectations in terms of a career in the innovative ideas in visual imagery and explore your Make-Up Artist broader creative industries. You will be helped to develop creativity, linking to the needs of the media make-up your own marketing tools to publicise your expertise + Make-Up Stylist industry. Developing a host of practical skills, you will beyond graduation. + Theatre learn how to effectively use a camera in a studio setting and out on location, design and apply character make- Examples of current content: + Influencer up, postiche skills, and work with prosthetic art. • Major Project Examples of current content: • Research Project • Marketing and Promotions Graduate outcomes Foundation year • Advanced Materials and Processes + • Introduction to Make-up Artistry • Advanced Character Creation. Vogue Italy • Personal Project + Estee Lauder • Preparing for Higher Education. D 3M68 T1 year B Sheffield Hallam University + FKA Twigs FdA f Foundation degree or HND in Special Effects Make-Up Artistry + Pretty Little Thing • Creative Skills • Design Development + Boohoo • Introduction to Design Concepts + Victoria • Professional and Academic Development Upon completion of a foundation degree in Special + Vanity Fair • Prosthetic Art Effects, you can choose to complete a (Top-Up) + • Special Effects Character Design degree in either Make-up Artistry or Special Effects. Granchester • Studio Practice Choosing to complete the Make-up Artistry option + The Girl with the Gifts • Applied Postiche/Hairstyling will help you diversify your skillset and increase your + The Make-up Armoury • Collaborative Practice career opportunities. • Freelancing + BBC • Portfolio Development + ITV • Professional Practice.

DPrep year - 3M70 FdA - W453 T2 years BSheffield Hallam Universityf 64

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Manchester Film School BA (Hons) | FdA

Lights, camera, action... scripting, storyboarding, sound, set design, Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study at The editing. Do it all and choose your specialism, ready for the industry. Manchester Film School: Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we The Manchester Film School is the only second year you choose one to specialise deliver our courses. ​ film school in the North West and over in and work on a variety of projects both 1. 3000 sq ft film studio the last five years has established itself as in our dedicated 3000sq ft film studio and Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with Fully equipped a centre of excellence. on location. In the third year you ‘hone your a one year (Top-Up) programme, or if you need, take a 2. craft’; devise your own project, or undertake production vehicle Our students have gone on to work break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. work experience, while all the time working on everything from the Bond films to Hands-on practical in your chosen specialism. 3. film making Harry Potter and worked with stars from Validating partner: Angelina Jolie to Brad Pitt. The course is intensely practical and Nine Royal television you will spend the majority of your time 4. In your first year you will learn how to handle Society North West actually making films, often working as part all the key roles in the film industry, the Student Awards, 21 of a crew of 35 - exactly how it is done in jobs you see in feature film credits. In the nominations in the last the industry. four years, and a winner of the national award for Best Cinematography in 2016 KEY: Work on up to six major D T B f 5. projects each year “Our emphasis is on large scale industry- UCAS code Duration Awarding partner UCAS Points standard crews, so students get the High-end industry work 6. placements experience and confidence to do the job out in the industry. Work across disciplines 7. and with students from We offer intensely practical courses which within the creative arts will train students for specific roles in the disciplines and further afield including make-up film and TV industry. and acting Jim Grainger Get taught by practising Course Director 8. industry professionals.

88 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 89 Career outcomes Film and TV Production + Content Director Foundation Degree + Producer We will help you develop your specialism in writing, + Camera Operator directing, production, camera, lighting, sound, set design and construction, and post production. + Grip + Gaffer Examples of current content: • Application of Film and TV Production Skills + Screenwriter • Experimental Practice + Director • Industry Engagement + Lighting • Introduction to Film and TV Production Roles • Practice-Based Research Project + Set Designer • Professional and Academic Development + Editor • Professional Practice 1 and 2.

D W690 T2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 80 Graduate success

+ Downtown Abbey BA (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) + The Virtues Designed to place students at the heart of their own + The Durrell’s learning, enabling them to take the step beyond + Harry Potter franchise foundation degree study in becoming autonomous thinkers, learners and creative practitioners and taking + Sherlock ownership of their own practice. + Shameless + Poldark It is envisaged that students will produce a high quality focused show reel of work by the end of year as well as + This is England 90’s an ongoing professional relationship with practitioners + George Gently in the industry as well as students at level 4 and 5. + The Village Examples of current content: + No Offence • Industry Practice + James Bond • Professional and Experimental Practice + Paddington 2 • Professional Context. + Mary Poppins + London Has Fallen D T2F6 T1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University + The A Word f Foundation degree or HND in relevant subject area

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Performing Arts and Music BA (Hons) | HNC

Our courses are taught by experienced tutors, many of whom still work in Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study Performing Arts: the Performing Arts industry and can Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we provide you with insight into the latest deliver our courses. ​ Industry led delivery techniques and expertise. Their strong “UCEN“ Manchester empowered 1. me to unlock another part of Our one year intensive qualifications will help you industry links create opportunities for Taught by practising who I was so that I could grow prepare for drama school, auditions or diversify your our students to take part in visits and 2. performing arts to become the best version skillset as a performer. workshops, and our small class sizes professionals mean we have very high contact hours of myself. It gave me the Work with independent between lecturers and students. confidence I needed to learn, 3. giving me a stronger drive and Validating partners: theatre companies Alongside developing your talent passion for a career in acting. Learn stage combat you’ll gain a broad understanding This pushed me to take my 4. of the business world, together with acting to the next level. Close relationship with fundamental skills like team-working and 5. drama schools including problem-solving to help you prepare “Without my time at UCEN The Arden School of for auditions and industry. You will Manchester I would not have Theatre develop and hone you technical skills in had the confidence or the skills readiness for a career or the next level of to progress to Central School 6. Audition technique vocational training. of Speech and Drama where I training am now in my third year. I am Learn to manage yourself thankful for every minute I spent 7. as a performer with UCEN Manchester.”

John Kapansa HNC Performing Arts (Acting)

KEY: DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points

92 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 93 Career outcomes Creative Music Professions Performing Arts (Acting) ACTING + Composer BA (Hons) Degree HNC + Producer The aim of the programme is to train and support The course offers high quality practical and intensive + Songwriter creative individuals who aspire to a career that utilises training to expand, unleash and develop acting skills their creative music skills. The course facilitates providing students with the core skills required to be + Engineer development of a range of skills vital to becoming an successful within this exciting industry. independent, professional including: composition for The course aims to give students of all ages, backgrounds film, TV and computer games, studio production and and experience the tools to excel as actors exploring a engineering, mixing, remixing and mastering, DAW range of genres and practitioners. There is a strong focus production, video editing and processing, industry on naturalism and allowing the students to build their own practice and protection of intellectual property. tool box of skills and techniques to draw upon when they The course is fast-paced and heavily practical, perform. This will include studying practitioners such as encouraging students to explore their individual artistic Stanislavski, Strasberg, Meisner and Uta Hagen. There is a interests in order to develop as practitioners. It is ideal strong focus on text analysis and how the actor creates a for those with a passion for creating music and a desire life by mining the text and drawing out the clues within to for a career in the creative industries. Each year of the develop a role which is detailed. programme has a unique focus in providing students Students will also focus on intense vocal and movement with the techniques, knowledge, and methods in order training which are essential to any actor. Additionally to become a professional creative. the course provides guidance on audition technique Examples of current content: both industry based and preparation for Drama School. Year 1 Students will learn how to market themselves as actors and be given guidance on Equity, Spotlight etc from • Introduction To Studio Production industry professionals. • Essential Music Skills The course is designed to be diverse, practical and • Mix, Remix And Master industry relevant to reflect careers within the performing • Composers And Composition arts and acting profession. As part of the final project • Creative Workstation you will create your own theatre company and have the opportunity to perform in a professional setting • Professional & Academic Development - The Business Career outcomes of Music in a production which they will produce. This provides invaluable experience and links to the industry within the + National Youth Theatre Year 2 vibrant and expanding Manchester theatre scene. • Applied Creative Synthesis + Regional or national Students will be assessed using a variety of methods theatres • Song writing including practical demonstrations of work, viva voce’s, + TV and film work • Digital Video Editing research and written submissions. + Teaching • Commercial Composition Examples of current content: + • The Creative Professional – Practice Based Research • Practical performance skills in a variety of acting and Theatre • Creative Production Project performance styles Year 3: • Exploring the business side of being a performer and • Production In Context various employment opportunities • Composing For Film And TV • Building a professional portfolio for personal marketing. • Composition In Context • Individual Project (Dissertation) D 014W T1 year B Pearson f 48 and an audition • The Creative Professional Portfolio.

D WW40 T3 years B Shefield Hallam University f 80

94 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 95 MUSICAL Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Performing Arts (Dance) DANCE THEATRE HNC HNC This exciting and practically focused course offers you This exciting and career focused course will introduce you a wonderful opportunity to develop and enhance your to all aspects of dance in the performing arts industry. You techniques either to progress in education or to take will refine your dance technique in styles such as ballet, professional work in the field of Musical Theatre. The jazz, contemporary and commercial, and you will develop Career outcomes course is taught by industry professionals who are still the employability skills that are an essential part of being active in the business and therefore have up-to-date in this industry. + Disney knowledge of current practice. The course will explores dance performance as well as + Cruise Ships The course will explore three main areas of skills focusing on building technique. The course combines + West End development: Singing, Dance and Acting. The both practical and theoretical units and will expand + Regional Theatre course combines both practical and theoretical your knowledge of the wider dance world, working as Teaching units and will expand your knowledge of the wider a freelance dancer and improving your employment professional world, working as a freelance performer prospects in various dance pathways. + Vocalist and improving your employment prospects in various Examples of current content: performance pathways. • Classical Ballet Examples of current content: Progression • Jazz Dance Technique and Performance • Classical ballet outcomes • Commercial Dance • Jazz dance technique + The Arden School of • Contemporary Dance Career outcomes • Tap Theatre • Dance for Musical Theatre + • Acting Choreography + Central School of • Tap • Audition technique + Teaching Speech and Drama • Pointé work • Acting through song + The Liverpool Institute • Stretching and dance health. for Performing Arts • Singing techniques (Estille) + East 15 Acting School • Musical Theatre repertoire. D P3A6 T1 year B Pearson f 48 and an audition

D 2M45 T1 year B Pearson f 48 and an audition

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Sport, Coaching and Physical Activity BSc (Hons) | FdSc

Our Sports and Exercise Science department covers a diverse Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study range of specialisms such as physiology, biomechanics, psychology, Sport, Coaching and Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we nutrition, strength and conditioning, corrective exercise, Physical Activity: performance analysis and coaching. deliver our courses. ​ Start with a two-year foundation degree then finish with Industry led delivery Our tutors are dedicated to delivering VO₂ Max, Douglas bags, blood lactate, as 1. a one year (Top-Up) programme, or if you need, take a these key specialisms, utilising up-to- well as the fundamentals of performance break, spend time in the industry and return to specialise. Industry published tutors date industry knowledge, industry links analysis of Olympic lifts. 2. and, most importantly, passion and Latest physiological Our students are at the heart of the enthusiasm to motivate students to 3. assessment equipment whole provision and we offer close Validating partner: work in these exciting industries. including Cortex Meta support and guidance, with regular one- analysers and Douglas Our students utilise the sports laboratory to-one meetings, open door policies and Bag gas analysis systems and fitness suite to allow the in-depth access to wider support options such physiological assessments of human as career advice, welfare and academic Extensive range of performance for a range of tests such writing skills. 4. statistical analysis as: Cortex Metalyser for assessment of programmes 5. Flexible timetabling, KEY: delivered across 2-3 days DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points Get the personal touch: 6. you’ll be taught by practising Sport and “The tutors at UCEN Manchester provided me health professionals with great support and the opportunity to gain industry experience. They gave me great advice 7. One-to-one support and guidance on the options available, and also from tutors on career progression. I am so grateful for all Opportunities to join the opportunities, and I would most definitely 8. sports teams recommend UCEN Manchester to others.” 9. Opportunities to study Keisha Adair Swaby towards additional FdSc Exercise Health and Fitness industry relevant qualifications eg. Fitness Instructing

98 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 99 Career outcomes Sport Coaching* Sport Coaching and School Sport* + High Level Personal Foundation Degree BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) Trainers This course will address areas such as sport within the This course is for students that have a real passion + PE Teacher community, coaching philosophy, scientific aspects of for sport, and want to learn about the art/science of + Physical Activity sports performance, technical coaching/ performance coaching sports skills. Students will develop a range of Specialists or Personal analysis (which will enhance sport and performance skills and knowledge in key areas of sports coaching Trainers skills), the potential of sports coaching businesses, which will be appropriate for successful transition into + Exercise Physiologist coaching the wider population and sport psychology. a sports coaching/delivery based career. The course is ideal for those who wish to work with sports clubs, + The programme benefits from state-of-the-art sports Performance Analysis schools, National Governing Bodies or operate sports Coaches laboratory, strength and conditioning and sports coaching based businesses. coaching suites, equipment and facilities. + Freelance Sport and Students will benefit from state-of-the-art sports Exercise Science The programme will also provide opportunities laboratory, strength and conditioning and sports Support for students to develop their understanding both coaching suites, equipment and facilitates. Units will academically and vocationally through practical address areas such as contemporary issues in sport, reflective practice. To further enhance this, the applied sport psychology in coaching practice and negotiated nature and research based element of the course research (dissertation). helps students to interact with the industry and allows opportunities to network and develop employability Additionally students will have the opportunity to Industry demand links with people already operating in the industry. transfer skills, developed through their coaching Sport England expects practice, and apply these to the expanding physical In addition to academic study, there will also be the that over the next five activity and health agenda, in particular reference to opportunity for learners to represent the college years there will be an childhood obesity and other school age issues (such football team in the British Universities and Colleges increase of at least 3,000 as sedentary behaviour). Sport (BUCS) league. This team will also provide jobs within the coaching sector in the North West students with the opportunity to apply the theory from Course content: region alone, with a their studies in a practical setting (i.e. applying sport • Dissertation massive demand expected coaching theory to real life situations). • Contemporary Issues in Sport Coaching for coaches to work in the Course content: and School Sport education sector.* • Developed Coaching and Sport Psychology • High Performance Coaching. • Introduction to Sport Delivery and Coaching Diverse *Emsi Populations D 2W14 T1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University f • Performance Analysis A foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject • Practice-Based Research

• Professional Academic Development *Subject to approval • Scientific Aspects of Human Performance • Sport Development • Sport Enterprise.

D CX61 T2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64

*Subject to approval

100 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 101 Career outcomes Exercise, Physical Activity Sport Science: Strength

+ Community Exercise and Health* and Conditioning* Facilitators Foundation Degree Foundation Degree + Health Trainers With physical inactivity estimated to cost the economy Focusing on the three main disciplines of sport science – + Exercise Referral £0.9 Billion a year the skills and knowledge gained on the Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology – as identified Instructors Foundation Degree in Exercise, Physical Activity and Health by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science will be in demand. Potential roles in the NHS and private sector (BASES), you’ll look at the principles of training, exploring + Physical Activity include Community Exercise Facilitators, Health Trainers, how sports performance is affected by these factors in both Specialists Exercise Referral Instructors, Physical Activity Specialists or theoretical and practical tests. + Personal Trainers. Personal Trainers Along with studying the biochemistry of sport and exercise, + Health Promotion The programme benefits from state-of-the-art sports you’ll also learn about the theory behind applied strength laboratory, strength and conditioning and sports coaching and conditioning techniques including biomechanics, and suites, equipment and facilities. complete practical assignments to understand this subject in more detail in line with the UK Strength and Conditioning In addition to gaining theoretical knowledge in subjects such Association occupational standards. Each topic will prepare as physiology, functional anatomy, kinesiology and exercise you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a sports psychology you’ll develop practical experience in exercise science related role. prescription and assessment. Course content: Course content: • Principles of Training Industry equipment • Exercise Prescription and Analysis • Professional Academic Development • Professional Academic Development + Blood lactate, • Foundations of Physiology and Nutrition • Foundations of Anatomy and Biomechanics cholesterol and • Introduction to Health Promotion • Foundations of Psychology and Motor Learning glucose measurement • Advanced Exercise Prescription • Applied Strength and Conditioning Techniques • Applied Health and Exercise Physiology + Cortex Metalyzer gas • Practice-based Research • Exercise Physiology and Adaptations analysis • Exercise as Medicine. • Practice-based Research + Gym fully-equipped • Nutrition and Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Science. D N870 T2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 with resistance and cardiovascular D C600 T2 years B Manchester Metropolitan University f 64 equipment Applied Sport and Exercise Science* Pulsometers + Microspirometers, BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) + Wattbike This programme has been specifically designed to allow students from either a Sport and Exercise Science or + Cycle ergometers Health background to further develop their expertise both practically and academically in order to meet the demands of a range of interrelated industries. The flexibility of the innovative design allows full contextualisation of specific areas of specialism. Course content: • Dissertation (Mandatory) Specialism electives: • Advanced Strength and Conditioning • Applied Nutrition for Health and Sports Performance.

D CC60 T1 year B Manchester Metropolitan University Corrective Exercise f A foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject

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Teacher Education BA(Hons) | Cert Ed | PGCE | PGDipE

If you choose to study with us this could be the start of an exciting, Flexible approach ​ Reasons to study challenging and fulfilling journey into teaching. Teacher Education: Our flexible approach to learning extends to how we You will have the chance to investigate, Your background will add to the diverse deliver our courses. ​ Wide range of placement reflect on and develop your own values profiles of our students which reflect 1. subjects Our part-time delivery means you can teach or work and ideas about teaching and learning, a full-range of ages, prior educational alongside your teacher education. Get the personal touch: as well as the opportunity to put these achievements and personal circumstances. 2. you’ll be taught by into practice in a lifelong learning setting. As a student with us at UCEN experts Students on our courses arrive with a Manchester you will be working, or Validating partner: Part of the: Qualified Teacher variety of experiences, ranging from employed as a volunteer, in a setting 3. Learning and Skills practitioners who are new to the across the lifelong learning sector, (QTLS) eligibility profession, to those with differing levels which might include colleges, training Diverse sector of teaching practice, and the courses are providers, prisons, local employers, 4. experience designed so that you will feel welcome. charities or community groups. 5. Diverse peer group Flexible learning 6. pattern, to suit you. KEY: Focus is on the skills DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points 7. you need teach. “UCEN Manchester was the perfect place to study. The resources were great and the tutors PLEASE NOTE: were available whenever you needed them. You must hold a relevant subject specific Level 3 They always guided you to learn, not just give qualification if your degree is not in the subject specialism you the answers, and people such as David that you want to teach. was a real expert in his field with a wealth of experience and guidance. For lifelong learning qualifications you should be currently employed as a teacher, or a volunteer employed teacher, in Gary Wallworth order to complete your required teaching practice over the Teacher Education duration of the course. Entry is subject to a DBS Check, provided by UCEN Manchester

104 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 105 Graduate outcomes: Certificate in Education (Lifelong Professional Graduate Certificate in

+ Offender Learning Learning) In-Service Level 5 Education (Lifelong Learning) + In-Service Level 6 Social Enterprise Cert Ed Education If you are interested in sharing the skills and knowledge + Adult Education PGCE you have developed with other people but don’t have If you are a graduate who is passionate about starting + ESOL Tutors an undergraduate degree, this qualification gives you or developing a career in teaching and learning, and the opportunity to become a fully qualified teacher in + Literacy Tutor you want to progress in the lifelong learning sector, this the lifelong learning sector. Specialists is the qualification to help you achieve your goals. + Before you study, you will need to have set up 100 Private Training Before you study, you will need to have set up 100 Providers hours of teaching practice across the duration of the hours of teaching practice across the duration of the course. If you are an employed volunteer teacher, + Numeracy Tutor course. If you are an employed volunteer teacher, you will be required to arrange your own teaching Specialist you will be required to arrange your own teaching placement, as this is an in-service course. + Educational placement, as this is an in-service course. Working at Level 5 you will develop skills which play Entrepreneurship Working at Level 6 you will build on the academic skills a crucial part in teaching, learning and curriculum + Professional Coaching from your degree course and shape your reflective development and will use your experience to help thinking to develop your identity as a teacher. Focusing + University Tutor others to learn and grow. Focusing on your particular on your particular degree specialist subject area, you specialist subject area, you will spend a significant + Education Managers. will spend a significant amount of time learning in your amount of time learning in your place of work, putting place of work, putting academic theory into practice. theory into practice. Highly motivated and determined with strong interests Highly motivated and determined with strong interests in education and related subjects, you will be able to in education and related subjects, you will be able to work well both independently and as a member of a work well both independently and as a member of a team. You should also have good time management team. You should also have good time management skills, as you will need to manage both the study and skills, as you will need to manage both the study and teaching elements of the course. teaching elements of the course. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to proceed through the Society for Education eligible to proceed through the Society for Education and Training to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Training to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Examples of current content: Examples of current content: • Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Becoming a Subject Specialist • Becoming a Subject Specialist • Being a Subject Specialist • Being a Subject Specialist • Policy and Professional Issues. • Policy and Professional Issues. In the second year of your studies you will attend a In the second year of your studies you will attend a two-day specialist conference at The University of two-day specialist conference at The University of Huddersfield. Huddersfield. D Apply direct T2 years part-time B University of Huddersfied D Apply direct T2 years part-time B University of Huddersfied f Degree qualification or above in the vocational or academic fLevel 3 or above in your chosen subject in the vocational or specialist area in which you wish to teach. academic specialist area in which you wish to teach.

106 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 107 Tutor profile Postgraduate Certificate in Education Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Teacher education tutor (Lifelong Learning) In-Service Level 7 (Lifelong Learning) In-Service Level 7 Brenda Campbell returned to education at the age of PGCE PGDipE 30, taking an access to HE If you are a graduate who is interested in a career in If you are a passionate graduate who is about to start diploma. Since completing this, Brenda has gone on teaching in the lifelong learning sector, and you want or develop your career in teaching in the lifelong to study an undergraduate to develop your academic skills at Masters Level in your learning sector, and you are confident to work at degree, a PGCE and a second year, this is the ideal qualification for you. Masters level throughout your course, this is the ideal qualification for you. Masters in Education. Before you study, you will need to have set up 100 Brenda has also specialised hours of teaching practice across the duration of the Before you study, you will need to have set up 100 in supporting students with learning disabilities and course. If you are an employed volunteer teacher, hours of teaching practice across the duration of the has previously worked in you will be required to arrange your own teaching course. If you are an employed volunteer teacher, schools with children that placement, as this is an in-service course. you will be required to arrange your own teaching placement, as this is an in-service course. have behavioural difficulties. Working at Level 6 and 7 you will develop the practical and higher academic skills to play a crucial part in Working at Level 7 you will develop the high-level teaching, learning and curriculum development. critical and reflective skills required to complete Focusing on your particular specialist subject area, you your advanced qualification in teaching, learning and will spend a significant amount of time learning in your curriculum development. Focusing on your particular place of work, putting advanced theory into practice. specialist subject area, you will spend a significant amount of time learning in your place of work, putting Highly motivated and determined with strong interests critical theory into practice. in education and related subjects, you will be able to work well both independently and as a member of a Highly motivated and determined with strong interests team. You should also have good time management in education and related subjects, you will be able to skills, as you will need to manage both the study and work well both independently and as a member of a teaching elements of the course. team. You should also have good time management skills, as you will need to manage both the study and Upon successful completion of this course, you will be teaching elements of the course. eligible to proceed through the Society for Education and Training to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning Upon successful completion of this course, you will be and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional eligible to proceed through the Society for Education status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. and Training to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional Examples of current content: status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. • Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Becoming a Subject Specialist Examples of current content: • Being a Subject Specialist • Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Policy and Professional Issues. • Becoming a Subject Specialist • Being a Subject Specialist In the second year of your studies you will attend a • Policy and Professional Issues. two-day specialist conference at The University of Huddersfield. In the second year of your studies you will attend a two-day specialist conference at The University of D Apply direct T2 years part-time B University of Huddersfied Huddersfield. f Degree qualification grade 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in the vocational or academic specialist area in which you wish to teach D Apply direct T2 years part-time B University of Huddersfied f Degree qualification grade 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in the vocational or academic specialist area in which you wish to teach

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BA (Hons) At UCEN Manchester, This course is aimed at the professional development we provide a breadth needs of teachers or trainers in further, higher, adult and of experience. Our secondary education, and those who work in related classes contain lots areas such as health, careers, uniformed services and of people doing lots private training organisations. of different subjects Using a blended learning model of delivery, it will in different contexts, enhance your knowledge and skills in the areas of including community critical reflection, policy and practice, research and volunteers, and people academic scholarship. It will enable you to shape and working in prisons. influence policy and its implementation in an evolving But the one thing professional context, while responding to the needs of they have in common students, employers and organisations. is that everyone who completes the course, This course is particularly suitable if you are looking to thoroughly enjoys it.” progress from a Certificate in Education to obtain an David Eversley undergraduate degree. It normally takes two years to achieve the degree and you can choose to complete Tutor either an unclassified degree or a degree with honours. Primarily delivered through a blended learning style, it will combine face-to-face Saturday day schools at The University of Huddersfield, creative online activities with both individual and collaborative study, and evening tutorial sessions at UCEN Manchester. Examples of current content: • Improving Teaching and Learning • Advanced Professional Practice • Critical Education • Major Study • Reflexive Study • Research Methodologies.

D Apply direct T2 years part-time B University of Huddersfied f Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) or Level 5 teaching, training or education qualification, or a foundation degree from The University of Huddersfield

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Our Access to Higher Education ST JOHN’S Higher Education Diplomas are delivered across our CityLabs and St John's Campuses both located in Central Manchester. Start, change or progress in See locations and apply online your career with an Access to ucenmanchester.ac.uk/access HE qualification. Our Access to HE Diplomas will help CITYLABS you prepare for studying at degree level. These are Level 3 courses (equivalent to three A Levels) and are ideal if it has been a while since BUSINESS you studied, or you need to (Top-Up) Are you business minded but have been unable to J GCSEs at grade C/4 or above your existing qualifications to gain the consider a career in any business-related profession / Functional skills at Level 2 or required UCAS points for your chosen due to lacking the necessary qualification to study above in both Maths and English. degree course. at university? T 1 year The Access to Higher Education Diploma will put you on You will also develop a range of study O Full-time/Distance learning skills and other transferable skills, to the path to attaining that qualification and progressing support you in your progress on to a into your dream career in business. During your studies degree course and into your you will cover units including Economics, Accounting, Recruitment and Selection, within modules on Business, future career. Management and Development. We offer a wide range of Access to Progress to a FdA in Business Management or HNC HE courses which are detailed on the in Business at UCEN Manchester. following pages. CAREERS IN SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WORK Reasons to study Access to Do you aspire to be a social worker, counsellor, J GCSEs at grade C/4 or above Higher Education: probation officer, substance misuse worker, youth / Functional skills at Level 2 or Distance learning and evening delivery worker, or coordinator for social and community above in both Maths and English. 1. options to fit around your life. development projects? You can study a GCSE alongside this diploma, if you do not have On our Access to HE Diploma you’ll study a range of these grades in one subject or Largest Access to HE provider in the UK. units that cover Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology 2. the other. 98% progression rate onto degree level and Criminology. These subjects will broaden your perspective and challenge your view of the world T 1 year 3. study upon completion* by taking a critical look at the nature of society, the O Full-time/Distance learning Six PHD Staff. influences on individuals, and the social policies that 4. impact people daily. Progress to a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology or HNC/ HND Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care), at UCEN Manchester.

*UCAS 2019 KEY: J Entry requirements TDuration O Attendance

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If you have ever thought of becoming a Pharmacologist, J GCSEs at grade C/4 or above This is an academically led introduction to core J Depending on your progression, Medical Scientist, Biochemist, Optometrist, Scientist / Functional skills at Level 2 or modules in Biology, Psychology, Physics and Maths, GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (natural or physical) or Operating Department above in both Maths and English. and will provide you with the qualification you need / Functional skills at Level 2 or Practitioner. Do you have the necessary experience but You can study a GCSE alongside to study a health or physiotherapy related course at above in Maths and English. You lack the necessary qualifications? Then Access to HE this diploma, if you do not have university. You will focus on theoretical knowledge can study a GCSE alongside this Diploma Combined and Medical Science course could these grades in one subject or and understanding that can be applied in a diverse diploma, if you do not have these be the one for you. the other. range of disciplines. grades in one subject or the other. You will be studying units in the following modules: T 1 year You will also develop the vital skills you will need Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The type of units for success at university, including: essay writing, Some universities may require O studied have been selected to prepare you for further Full-time/Distance learning referencing, research, time management and Science at Grade C/4 or above studies at university and employment. employability. This will ensure you will be prepared to and the option is available for continue onto a higher level course. you studying GCSE Biology alongside. As with most medical- ENGINEERING Progress to a HNC/HND Healthcare Practice for based university courses, work England (Integrated Health and Social Care), at Designed to provide the help you need to progress J GCSE in English at grade C/4 or experience is always desirable UCEN Manchester. onto a university-level course, this Access HE above, and a Maths GCSE at grade in order to increase your Diploma in Engineering will give you a wide range B /5 or above. It would also be progression options. of foundation skills and knowledge so that you can helpful to have a GCSE in Physics T 1 year meet the demand for skilled engineers in a variety of or Core plus Additional Science at fields, and enjoy a lifelong career in the industry. a grade C/4 or higher. O Full-time You’ll study a number of different units in Maths, T 1 year HOSPITALITY, LEISURE AND TOURISM Physics, and Electronic Engineering, focusing on topics O Full-time that include differentiation, AC waveforms, and applied Do you dream of planning events or working in J GCSE grade 4/C or above or electronics. You’ll also learn about the properties of travel to earn a living? An Access to HE Diploma in functional skills level 2 or above in matter as well as develop skills in the use of number Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism will allow you to English and Maths. You can study and algebra. This diploma will also help you to develop develop the skills that you need to get to university a GCSE alongside this diploma if your personal skills,, with a focus on the use of word and then into your dream career. you do not have these grades in processing programmes, spreadsheets and other one subject or the other. advanced ICT techniques to give you an additional This course will provide you with units to support T advantage when securing a job in this sector. business, marketing and legislation involved in 1 year becoming a success in the industry. You’ll also get a O Progress to FdSc Computer Network Engineering chance to focus on event management and leadership Part-time (Non-released) at UCEN Manchester. in hospitality. Progress to a FdA in Business Management, Events ENGLISH, WRITING AND MEDIA Management or Tourism Management at UCEN Are you thinking of studying for a degree in English, J GCSE in English Language at Manchester. Journalism, Film or Media? Then this HE Access grade C/4 or above. If you do not course is the ideal pathway for you. currently have a GCSE in Maths at grade C or above, you should On this intensive course, you will cover units such as also enrol on a GCSE class to run Film, Television, News, Magazines, Practical Video alongside this Access Diploma. Production, World Literature, Appreciating Poetry, Shakespeare, The Novel and Writing Poetry and T 1 year Short Stories etc., within modules in English, Writing O and Media. Full-time

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Study English and History, developing your skills in J GCSEs at grade C/4 or above This course, which was developed with the support J If you would like to go on to analytical writing, critical thinking and creativity. In / Functional skills at Level 2 or of the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences at study medicine and dentistry English you will study plays and literary theories, write above in both Maths and English. the University of Manchester, introduces you to a courses, you will need to have poetry, short stories and study a novel of your choice. You can study a GCSE alongside supportive learning environment using a variety GCSEs in English and Maths You’ll learn how to create informed arguments on this diploma, if you do not have of methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, at grade B/6 or above. Some aspects such as gender, race, sexuality and class. these grades in one subject or practical laboratory sessions and private study. Within universities will also require you the other. the course you’ll study units on Biology, Chemistry to have a grade B/6 or above in In History you will cover a broad range of time and Maths. all GCSE Sciences, along with periods, spanning 12,000 years covering the ancient T 1 year relevant experience or work civilisations of Egypt and the Roman Republic to O placement in a hospital setting. medieval scandal and the abolition of the slave trade. Full-time/distance learning The course covers both British and world history. T 1 year O Full-time/distance learning LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETY

Studying Law, Politics and Society opens many J GCSEs at grade C/4 in both NURSING AND MIDWIFERY academic, vocational and professional doors. The Maths and English or Functional This is an academically led introduction to core J GCSE Maths and English at grade three subjects that you will study will widen your skills.. You can study a GCSE modules in Biology, Psychology and Sociology to C/4 or above Functional skills at understanding of local, national and global issues. alongside this diploma, if you prepare you for a degree course that will lead to a Level 2 or above in math, English This Access to Higher Education Diploma has been do not have these grades in one career in nursing or midwifery. You will focus on and Science. Universities may designed specifically to equip you with the skills to subject or the other. theoretical knowledge and understanding that can be require GCSE Biology, an option succeed at university, and beyond. T 1 year applied in a diverse range of disciplines. that we can make available to you. Experience in the sector or You’ll take a closer look at tort law, learn about jury You will also develop the vital skills you will need O Full-time placement in a field related to systems and examine issues such as police powers for success at university, including: essay writing, your career goal is desirable. and homicide. You’ll also focus on sociological issues referencing, research, time management and within modern Britain including poverty and changing employability. This will ensure you will be prepared to T 1 year beliefs alongside politics and how it affects British continue onto a higher level course. society and the world. O Full-time or Day/Distance Progress onto a BA (Hons) Applied Psychology, HNC Learning/Evening and Progress to a FdA in Criminology and Criminal Applied Science or HNC/HND Healthcare Practice work release Justice at UCEN Manchester. for England (Integrated Health and Social Care), at UCEN Manchester. MATERIAL SCIENCE

Looking to become a Chemical Engineer, Material J GCSEs at grade C/4 or above Scientist and Engineer, Polymer Scientist and / Functional skills at Level 2 or Medical Laboratory Instrumentalist? Do you have above in both Maths and English. the experience but lack the necessary qualifications? You can study a GCSE alongside This course introduces you to a supportive learning this diploma, if you do not have environment using a variety of teaching delivery these grades in one subject or methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, the other. practical laboratory sessions and private study. T 1 year On this course you study units in Chemistry, Maths O and Physics. The type of units studied and the skills Part-time (Non-released) to be acquired are aimed at preparing you for both further studies at university and employment. Progress to a HNC in Applied Science at UCEN Manchester.

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This Medical Health Professional programme is an J GCSEs in both English and Maths Do you aspire to change people’s lives? Do you want J GCSEs in both English and Maths Access to Higher Education Diploma, and is designed at grade C/4 or above for this a rewarding career knowing that year after year you at grade C/4 or above. to help you on the path to studying a medical course. If you’d like to take the can make a difference? Do you want to be there to If you would like to advance into science related subject at university level. It’s great physics pathway rather than witness that ‘lightbulb moment’ when your student primary education, you will also for anyone who is looking for a change in career and the biology route, you’ll need to finally ‘gets it’? need at least a C/4 grade in GCSE needs the relevant re-training. You’ll be required to have a minimum of a Grade B/6 Alongside two core National Curriculum subjects Science, and it is advisable to study a number of different units in Mathematics, in Maths at GCSE. (English and History), you will study key areas have formal classroom experience. Physics, and Biology, focusing on developing the We’ll also invite you down for a of Teaching and Education. You will cover topics skills required for work in a variety of biological You may want to read up on the short interview so that you can including teaching strategies, learning styles, sciences and other Allied Health Professions such as QTS Skills Test too, a requirement demonstrate your commitment assessment methods, and designing, facilitating and Radiography, Orthotics and Prosthetics. for all trainee teachers, and start and skills that will be required to evaluating learning. exploring possible degree options. You’ll cover topics like statistics, genetics and the complete this diploma. properties of matter, as well as learning all about T 1 year T 1 year the cell and what it means to the human body. A O Full-time part of the course will also include the development O Full-time of personal skills to help you succeed at university, including study and research techniques and how to VETERINARY SCIENCE AND ZOOLOGY apply correctly for higher education degrees. Are you thinking of applying for a degree J GCSE grade 6/B or above in Progress to a HNC Applied Science at in veterinary science, animal behaviour and both English and Maths. UCEN Manchester. management, zoology, microbiology and genetics but don’t have the qualifications you need for T 1 year SOCIAL SCIENCE university? This Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Veterinary Science and Zoology is the O Part-time (Non-released) Trying to understand people is part of human nature, J GCSEs at grade C/4 or above ideal way to develop the foundational skills and but using the knowledge that we gain from this to in GCSE English and Maths / relevant entry points. help others is what sets the social scientist apart. Functional skills at Level 2. On this course you’ll cover a wide range of topics Studying society gives us a quality of mind, which For those wishing to progress into and units focusing on three core module areas: allows us to make the link between private lives and Psychology, GCSE maths at C/4 Human Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. The larger public issues. Being a social scientist is not is also advisable and you should variety of units contained in each module is aimed at simply an academic task, but also one that requires check your university to confirm. providing you with good preparation for studies at imagination, passion and personal reflection. T 1 year higher education. You will cover sociological theory, education, non- verbal communication and crime causation. You’ll O Full-time (Day)/Distance Learning also develop all the skills you’ll need for success at university too, including reflective practice, critical analysis, debate and research skills. Progress to a BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology or HNC Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care) at UCEN Manchester. “The content of the course was brilliant and offered a good balance between educational theory and practice and academic writing development. The tutors are fantastic and work extremely hard to develop students in a range of areas, whether it be self-confidence and esteem or academic capabilities."

Liam Gilhooley Access to Teacher Training

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J To enrol on this course, you AAT PROFESSIONAL Diploma will need to have a AAT Level 3 in Accounting | Level 4 qualification. All students will be Higher Level initially assessed online for English This course is aimed at accounting professionals or and maths and interviewed to individuals with in-depth accounting knowledge, identify past achievements. Professional wanting to gain entry into an accountancy career. T Eighteen months Students can choose to study during the day or O Part-time Qualifications evening. This will include one full day or two evenings throughout the duration of the course.

We offer a range of professional CIM Certificate in Professional J To enrol on this course, you will development courses need to have either the CIM Marketing | Level 4 Level 3 Foundation Certificate in at UCEN Manchester, Marketing, or another, relevant to enhance your Designed for those who are already employed in English and maths at Level 3 understanding of a a marketing support role, or whose job sees them qualification. Alternatively, you working with a variety of marketing elements, this may have a UK degree and subject and develop Level 4 Certificate from the Chartered Institute of professional practice experience your knowledge and Marketing (CIM) is an ideal way to advance your skills of at least one year. and deepen your understanding of the discipline. skills, offering the T Ten to thirteen weeks per module opportunity to climb O Part-time the ladder both academically and CILEx Diploma in Law and J While experience of working in professionally. the legal sector is not essential, Practice | Level 6 many applicants are already employed in this field. Students enrolled on the CILEx Level 6 Diploma T 1 year in Law and Practice are required to complete one practice unit, along with the corresponding law unit. O Part-time In addition, students must undertake both mandatory professional skills units and are able to choose any two other law units.

J GCSEs at Grade C or above CLC/SQA Diploma in in English Language and Conveyancing Law and Practice Mathematics are desirable though not mandatory; similarly, | Level 4 being employed in a legal capacity / legal practice at This Level 4 Diploma is aimed at those who plan to the time of enrolling for this become Registered Conveyancing Technicians in programme is desirable though England and Wales. Having successfully completed not a prerequisite for admission this course, students may progress on to the Level 6 on to it. Diploma. T 1 year O Part-time

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120 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 121 BUSINESS continued HAIR AND BEAUTY J You will need: experience; a J It is recommended that the CVTCT Certificate in Enhancing qualification that includes eyebrow CLC/SQA Diploma in learner will have already shaping techniques; good listening achieved the SQA/CLC level 4 Eyebrows using Microblading Conveyancing Law and Practice and communication skills; an qualification and GCSE English, Techniques (for Therapists) | artistic flair; a positive attitude | Level 6 or academically equivalent to teamwork and independent qualifications such as a Law Level 4 learning skills. This Level 6 Diploma is aimed at those who plan to degree alongside essential become Registered Conveyancing Technicians in legal experience. This advanced therapies qualification is aimed T 12 weeks England and Wales. Students will learn the theoretical at students who wish to pursue a career as a O Part-time and technical knowledge for this occupational area, T 2 years microblading technician. It will cover salon health which is required to be eligible to become a Licensed O Part-time and safety; client care; appearance; anatomy and Conveyancer. physiology for microblading techniques and eyebrow shaping services. VTCT Diploma in Permanent J You will need to have an CARE PROFESSIONS extensive knowledge of the Hair Removal and Skin Beauty Therapy Industry. J You need to have previously This qualification is a level ABC Diploma in Therapeutic completed a Level 3 Certificate in Rejuvenation | Level 4 4 qualification and you will Counselling Skills, or be suitably therefore be expected to Counselling | Level 4 This is a vocational qualification aimed at students qualified in a related subject. complete practical observation who wish to pursue a career as an employed and/or This diploma is the core qualification needed to assignments demonstrating Candidates with exceptional self-employed beauty therapist, specialising in hair gain entry into the counselling profession and to evaluation and research skills. experience in other professional removal and skin rejuvenation. become a professional counsellor. Throughout this roles are also encouraged to apply T 1 year qualification, students will advance their knowledge and we welcome applications The course will include use of IPL Light Therapy O Full-time of counselling theories, skills, ethical, professional from colleagues in related fields. treatments, Laser theory and practical. and legal issues and personal development. Prospective students will be J You need to have a Level 2 invited for an interview to discuss VTCT Diploma in Salon English qualification and a Level 3 their suitability in more depth. Management | Level 4 qualification in a hair and beauty T 2 years subject, or significant experience O Part-time This Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management will working in the industry. give you the knowledge and skills you need to be a T 1 year successful salon manager. Focusing on developing your management skills and technical abilities, you O Full-time COMPUTING will look at how to ensure effective health, safety and security in the salon, as well as how to keep excellent J There are no formal requirements client care at the forefront of your business. CISCO CCNA Networking to start Part 1 of the Cisco CCNA Certificates | LEVEL 4/5 “Introduction to Networks”, which comes in four parts for this UCEN Manchester teach a number of Cisco Certified journey to gaining Cisco CCNA, Network Associate (CCNA) programmes, for people however, to move forward, each to gain knowledge, skills and industry-standard qualification must be gained in a experience in the sector. linear progression to gain all the We offer programmes in: required knowledge to pass the main exam for Cisco CCNA itself. 1. Introduction to Networks 2. Routing and Switching Essentials T 14 weeks per module 3. Scaling Networks O Part-time 4. Connecting Networks

122 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 123 TEACHER EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION continued City and Guilds Specialist J Teaching qualification at Level J To enrol on this course, you’ll 5 or above, i.e. a PGCE/Cert.Ed, Understanding the Internal need to already be working as a Diploma in Teaching English: DTLLS or Diploma in Education Quality Assurance of qualified and experienced assessor. and Training, or be working You should have excellent verbal Literacy | Level 5 towards one of these. Assessment Processes and and written communication skills, In this Level 5 diploma, you will consider how to You should also have a literacy Practices | Level 4 and will also need to complete an provide, plan, and deliver inclusive literacy teaching qualification at Level 3 or above eligibility checklist to ensure you’re and learning in the classroom and other educational This qualification will help you understand the suitable for the course. We may T 1 year environments, as well as exploring how to liaise with entire process of internal quality assurance. As invite you for an interview before O others to promote the inclusion of literacy, language Part-time a knowledge-only qualification, you’ll focus on a offering you a place. and wider skills in learning programmes. single core unit that will cover all the principles and T 6 months practices you’ll need to know about to internally In understanding the factors that affect the O Part-time development of literacy students, you will consider assure the quality of assessment. a range of theories and approaches that could be You’ll be able to work towards the qualification within beneficial to them, focusing on language acquisition, your own organisation and on your own time. There’s development and its implications. a flexible study approach to the award, with regular meetings with your assessor and a full library of City and Guilds Specialist J Teaching qualification at Level learning support materials and an electronic portfolio, 5 or above, i.e. a PGCE/Cert.Ed, available whenever you need it. Diploma in Teaching Maths: DTLLS or Diploma in Education and Training, or be working J To enrol on this course, you’ll Numeracy | Level 5 towards one of these. Update for Internal Quality need to be a qualified internal How to plan numeracy teaching and learning to You should also have a Assurance | Level 4 quality assurer already. You should meet the differing needs of individual students, numeracy qualification at Level have superb verbal and written tying this in with the requirements of the 3 or above This course is for qualified internal quality assurers communication skills, and we’ll ask curriculum. In understanding the factors that affect who would like extra support or a refresher on you to attend an interview before T 1 year the development of numeracy students, you will current IQA practice. You’ll focus on the assessment offering you a place. O consider a range of theories and approaches that Full-time processes and practices in internal quality T 1 year could be beneficial to them, focusing on technology, assurance, looking at the role of the IQA in learning learner support and the creation of an effective environments. You’ll cover what should be in a O Part-time learning environment. sampling plan and different methods of sampling assessor decisions. J You must already be a qualified As part of the short course, you’ll also learn how to Internal Quality Assurance of and experienced assessor, working provide relevant feedback to assessors, and how to in a learning environment. You’ll Assessment Processes and keep effective records. need to meet any occupational Practice | Level 4 requirements and qualifications for quality assurance assessment in If you have previously taken assessor training courses your industry too. and now have experience in completing assessments, you may want to learn how to carry out the internal Excellent written and verbal quality assurance of assessments in your industry. communication skills should be a given, and we’ll ask you to You’ll be able to work towards the qualification within complete an eligibility checklist your own organisation with a flexible study approach, and attend an interview before as you focus on understanding the principles and offering you a place on the course. practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment. You’ll then complete a practical unit in the workplace T 18 months where you can put your skills to the test. O Part-time Your assessor will provide support and coaching at times that suit you. You’ll also have access to a full library of learning support materials and an electronic portfolio as part of this distance learning course

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When you enrol at UCEN Manchester, you’ll automatically become a SOCIETIES CAMPAIGNS member of our Students’ Union, Whatever your hobbies or interests, Our SU play an important role in raising which is active at all our campuses. our SU will help you find a society awareness and driving change around Our SU is run by our students, for (or societies) that is right for you. As issues that matter to you. If you feel our students, and will help you a member of one (or more) of our strongly about something, our SU will make your time with us even more societies, you will get the chance to support you to deliver any campaigns personal. It provides fantastic meet people with similar interests or that you may wish to run. They’ll provide opportunities for you to meet new get involved in something you’ve never help every step of the way, from your people and get involved in a wide tried before. initial idea all the way through to range of activities. Our SU is also achieving your aims and objectives. Our societies are wide-ranging and available to provide any support you diverse. Over the years they’ve included might need to make your time here everything from our African Caribbean NUS even more enjoyable. Society to Creative Networking; Creative Our SU is an affiliated member of the Writing to Film; Social to Debating; National Union of Students (NUS), Enterprise to Football; and Gaming to which represents the interests of over Knitting and LGBTQ+. seven million students (including UCEN But if we don’t have a society that Manchester students) at a national level. appeals to you, you can always set-up Being a member of the NUS also offers your own by getting in touch with our SU. practical benefits, like the TOTUM card If you have a great idea for a new society - the UK’s biggest and most widely or want to know more, email our SU at: known student discount card. With prices starting at £12 a year, a TOTUM card is a [email protected] great investment and will help you save money all year round. REPRESENTATION Student representatives play a pivotal role in making sure that our student voice is heard and that all our students There is nothing more empowering continue to have a great experience. “than having a voice. I found and grew Each student rep is democratically so much confidence in being a student elected by their class and trained to rep. When working towards your future represent students in their specific career, you deserve to be on the course course area. All student reps work in partnership with staff at UCEN that is right for you. Being a student rep Manchester to improve the student is a great way of working with others experience. This covers everything from and making your course more efficient teaching and learning, to assessment for yourself and the other students.” and feedback, and the academic support provided by tutors. Student Sadie Williams reps also feedback on resources, BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media facilities and learning opportunities. 126 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 127 At UCEN Manchester we offer some of the lowest tuition fees in the UK. Our tuition fees are reviewed annually. FEES The table below shows our 2020/21 tuition fees. FINANCES As well as offering high quality courses, UCEN Manchester charge some of the lowest Continuing Continuing New students who students who tuition fees in the UK. There’s lots of help available to make sure you can afford your students commenced commenced education and enjoy your time with us. PROGRAMMES 2020/21 cost 2019/20 cost 2018/19 cost per per annum per annum annum Pricing tier A range TUITION FEE LOAN MAINTENANCE LOAN BA (Hons) Acting for Live & Recorded Media £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 BA (Hons) Musical Theatre £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 Student Finance England (SFE) will provide you A maintenance loan is available to help with with a loan for the full amount of your tuition your living costs while in higher education (e.g. BA (Hons) Dance and Performance £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 fees, providing you meet certain eligibility accommodation, books and bills). All eligible BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 criteria. This can be found here: students can get some maintenance support. gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies The amount of money you can recieve BA (Hons) Vocal Studies and Performance £8,900 £8,900 N/A depends on where you live and study. The The fees for our part-time courses will be BA (Hons) Film and TV Production £8,900 N/A N/A maximum loan available is £8,944 (based on charged on a pro-rata basis, depending on the living away from home, outside London). This FdA Film and TV Production £8,900 £8,900 N/A number of credits being studied. This money is paid directly into your bank account each will be paid directly to UCEN Manchester. To Pricing tier B range term. Maintenance loans have to be paid back, apply to Student Finance England, please visit: but not until you have finished university and BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry £8000 N/A N/A gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance are earning over £25,000 a year. BA (Hons) Special Effects Make Up Artistry £8000 N/A N/A It is recommended that you apply for your The maintenance loan is paid directly to you FdA Make Up Artistry/FdA Special Effects £8000 £7,500 N/A loan by the May before you start your course, in three instalments throughout the academic Make Up Artistry but SFE will accept applications after this. The year. You will receive instalments in September, tuition fee loan is only available for students FdA Contemporary Photographic Practice £7500 £7,500 N/A January and April. who haven’t already got a degree or UK Pricing tier C range equivalent qualification. If you already have a UCEN Manchester also offer a range of All other Full-Time Foundation Degrees and degree qualification, please contact us using the discretionary bursaries and funds to help £7,000 £7,000 £7,000 Honours degrees and (Top-Up) Degrees details at the bottom of this page. break down barriers that may prevent you from committing to study and reaching your Pricing tier D range Further details on the tuition fees we potential. Higher National Diploma (HND) (2 year course) £7,000 £7,000 N/A charge, our fees and finance policy, and how to apply, can be found on our website: Higher National Diploma (HND) (1 year (Top- £7,000 N/A N/A ucenmanchester.ac.uk Up) from HNC) AM I ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING? Higher National Certificate (HNC) (1 Year course) £7,000 N/A N/A Your eligibility for student funding will depend University Preparatory Year Extended degrees £3,500 N/A N/A UCEN MANCHESTER BURSARY on your nationality, residency, previous study Teacher Education and the type of course you are applying for. The UCEN Manchester Bursary includes Certificate in Education TBC £3680 £3585 Depending on your personal circumstances, consideration for financial support in a variety you may be able to access extra funding, such PGCE Professional Graduate Certificate in of ways, from progression, to living costs TBC £3680 £3585 as childcare allowance. Further information on Education and hardship issues. If you are struggling the additional funds available can be found on with your day-to-day finances, make an PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education TBC £3680 £3585 our website: ucenmanchester.ac.uk appointment with one of our ‘Future U’ If you have any questions about fees and PGDipE Postgraduate Diploma in Education TBC £3680 £3585 Careers, Employability and Welfare Advisors finance, please contact our ‘Future U’ Careers, BA/BA (Hons) Education and Professional who will work with you to maximise your TBC £4430 £4387 Employability and Welfare team on: Development income. We are here to guide you and offer support and, together, we can look at ways to 03333 222 444. Please visit ucenmanchester.ac.uk for the latest information. improve your personal situation. Please note, this prospectus, course and pricing information is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change by UCEN Manchester at any time. It is important that you check all course details including location, timetable and fees at enrolment as UCEN Manchester operates a no refund policy after the 14 day cancellation period, as outlined in the UCEN Manchester terms and conditions. Students should also refer to the Student Protection Plan which is published on the website. This information is correct at time of print (February 2020).

128 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 129 HOW TO APPLY FULL TIME COURSES YOUR UCAS BUZZWORD MATURE STUDENTS, OR THOSE NOT PART-TIME COURSES If you are currently at school or college, you CURRENTLY AT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STARTING IN SEPTEMBER will need a buzzword from your tutor or UCEN Manchester encourages all STARTING IN SEPTEMBER careers advisor. This is like a password unique applications, including those from 2021 AND JANUARY 2022 to your school or college that allows you to people who are returning to education 2021 AND JANUARY 2022 register your application with UCAS. Your after a time away. If you are applying for a full-time Honours If you are applying for an Honours Degree, school or college will then add a reference Degree, Foundation Degree (including those You will still need to apply via UCAS as Foundation Degree (including those with a and submit your application. with a preparatory year), Higher National an independent applicant and write a preparatory year), Higher National Certificate, Certificate or Diploma, you will need to Your tutor or careers advisor can explain how personal statement, which needs to be Diploma or Teacher Education course, you will apply via UCAS. You can search for a course you apply to UCAS and whether there are any between 1,000 and 4,000 characters. This need to apply directly to UCEN Manchester. on our website ucenmanchester.ac.uk, or internal deadlines you need to stick to. is your opportunity to tell us about any You can search for a course on our website through UCAS courses. Please note that not additional skills or experience you may (ucenmanchester.ac.uk). Please note, not all DEADLINES FOR APPLYING all of our courses have both a September have, as well as why you want to study of our courses have both September and and January start date. Please check the Please check the UCAS website your chosen course. You can include January start dates, check our website for website for further details. www.ucas.com for key application deadlines. examples of voluntary or work experience, further details. as well as career aspirations and personal You can start your application on UCAS apply You will need to register on our website and qualities that will help you study. – you will need to register and create a user fill in the application form. Once we have account. This means you can complete your You will also need to provide details of a received your application, we will contact you application at your own speed and track your referee who can confirm your suitability to make an offer, or invite you to interview. application after you have submitted it. to study at higher education level. COSTS TO APPLY Remember, you can only submit one UCAS Applying for a part-time course is free. application per cycle, so all the courses you want to apply for have to be on the You can find further information about same application. There are some helpful PLEASE CONTACT US applying for courses and accepting any resources on the UCAS website if you offers you receive on our website: encounter any problems. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ucenmanchester.ac.uk If you have any questions, our Admissions team will be able If you are applying to UCEN Manchester, ON: 0161 674 7777 to help you on: 0161 674 7777. you will need our institution code ‘M10’ for when you complete your UCAS application. DEADLINES FOR APPLYING COSTS TO APPLY Please check our website: ucenmanchester.ac.uk for application To apply in 2021/22, the application fee is: deadlines for 2020/2021 entry. • £18 if you are applying to just one course*; For September 2021 entry UCAS advises a or deadline of 15 January 2021 to ensure equal • £24 for multiple courses (and for late consideration. applications sent after 30 June). *If you opt for a single choice, you won’t be able to enter UCAS EXTRA or UCAS Clearing, or make further choices, The costs for the 2021/221 academic year but you can always pay the extra £6 if you want to access may differ, so please visit the UCAS website: these UCAS services. www.ucas.com for full details.

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