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BECHALLENGED INSPIRED EXTRAORDINARY 2020/21 HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE wcg.ac.uk/he OUR 2019/20 OPEN EVENTS 19 7 8 25 19 OCT 7 DEC 8 FEB 25 APRIL 2019 2019 2020 2020 EXPLORE THE FANTASTIC FACILITIES SPEAK TO THE EXPERTS ASK QUESTIONS MEET CURRENT STUDENTS APPLY TO STUDY ON THE DAY VISIT OUR HALLS OF RESIDENCE Through the contacts the course has within the industry, I was DISCOVER WHAT’S ON OFFER head-hunted by Excalibur Games who recognised my commitment and potential. Seizing all opportunities the course offered me Find out more at wcg.ac.uk/openevents helped open the door for me to this role. Amber Silcock – Live Operations Coordinator at Excalibur Games APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 3 CONTENTS WELCOME TO WCG. Welcome 5 Student facilities 21 Warwickshire College Group – a place for ambitious, talented and Why study at WCG 6 What our students say 22 determined students. Inspiration outside 8 Our degree programmes 23 We have approximately 1,000 higher the classroom Celebrate at your graduation 62 education students studying with us every year and choosing WCG means you’ll be How we will support you 10 Higher and Degree 63 part of an exciting and dynamic community Our approach to teaching 12 apprenticeships of students. Types of qualifications 13 International students 64 We understand that it’s tough out there Warwickshire colleges 14 Entry requirements 65 in today’s ever-changing world and competition for jobs remains strong. That’s Worcestershire colleges 16 Fees and funding 66 why our courses are designed with input Accommodation 18 How to apply 67 from industry experts so you will be ‘work Life at WCG 20 ready’ when you graduate. What’s more, our safe, friendly campuses and supportive staff will make you feel right at home and allow you to focus fully on your personal and professional development. We’ve been working hard expanding our campuses, enhancing our offer and investing in facilities that reflect the requirements of contemporary industry and professional sectors. For example, the WCG Career Launchpad platform is available to all of our higher education students throughout their studies, providing advice and support to enhance employability. Deciding what and where to study is a major life decision, but if you choose to study with WCG, you’re taking the first step towards a very bright future. Angela Joyce CEO WCG We are committed to providing the best learning experience possible and whatever your background, we can help you to achieve 44 PUTTING BE CHALLENGED YOUR FUTURE | BE INSPIREDFIRST | BE EXTRAORDINARY your aspirations. WHY STUDY AT WCG? INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY AWARDED WCG has strong industry links that enhance our graduate employability. We have strong partnerships with regional universities to deliver our Our degrees are designed with advice from employers and industry to higher education qualifications, as well as direct progression routes from ensure that our degrees educate, challenge and inspire you. We are our Foundation degrees to Honours degrees. constantly updating our degree programmes with the latest developments, with experts providing full support to help you develop a wealth of EXCELLENT FACILITIES knowledge and confidence in your ability. On many of our courses students Across our seven colleges we have a range of facilities that allow you to develop have the opportunity to work on live business briefs, whilst benefiting from and excel with us. From laboratories to animal therapy units, and the latest industry input across lessons, masterclasses and placements. Our students creative design and statistical analysis software tools, we have it covered! develop employability skills and behaviours for the modern workplace. SMALL CLASS SIZES A FLEXIBLE APPROACH The majority of our classes are small allowing you to train and study in a When you’re making a decision as important as this, you need to have the more focussed environment. You benefit from more one-to-one time with right options available to you. That’s why we offer a diverse range of courses your lecturer or instructor and it’s easier to get to know your classmates. from Honours to Foundation degrees, HNCs and HNDs to suit your situation. This also allows us to tailor your course to suit you. Juggling family commitments, changing career and fitting study around We can pick up on your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes and work can be tricky. Our part-time and distance learning courses can work around a learning style that’ll suit you and help you achieve your help you earn as you learn, further your career and ultimately enhance true potential. your future prospects. HIGH QUALITY Today’s job market is dynamic We are one of only a handful of colleges in the UK to be granted powers by and ever changing. Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council to award its own Foundation We believe that to be successful throughout degrees, meaning that we have met the robust quality assurances and your working life, you need a range of academic standards set for all higher education institutions. skills and attributes – and foremost among these is an enquiring, creative and entrepreneurial mindset. Qualities that enable you to move from job to job, progress up the career ladder, and be adaptable. To help develop these qualities, our degree courses include a tailored module called Academic Study Skills and Entrepreneurial Thinking (ASSET) – our way of helping you on your personal development journey. The course definitely challenged me academically and practically, which provided me with plenty of experience for practice. 6 Lucy Hyde – RVN BSc (Hons) APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 7 INSPIRATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM EQUINE EVENTS With an indoor, outdoor and covered arena, LET’S TALK GAMES Moreton Morrell College hosts an array of events A two-day event hosted each year that welcomes talks by throughout the year. Students can expect to see: games industry experts at our Royal Leamington Spa College. • Dressage • Dog shows Representatives from a wide range of studios attend, including Playground, Exient, PixelToys and Codemasters, with a wide • Club training • Cross country range of subjects discussed. • Carriage driving WCG STUDENT CONFERENCE EXHIBITIONS This is an annual themed event that is attended by students We love sharing the work of our students, because we are proud across all WCG Higher Education provision, and features of the talent we have at WCG. Walking the corridors you will see presentations from research academics from WCG and displays of work, creativity and photographs of events. Alongside local universities. In 2018, the conference explored the are the exhibitions we run where we invite you to come along interdisciplinary links between science and the arts, while and see anything from art and design to craft and fashion. in 2019, presentations and debates took place on the subject Malvern School of Art, based at Malvern Hills College, and the of how technology is transforming future careers and research. Warwickshire School of Art based at Royal Leamington Spa College, Guest presentations were given by academics from University of host annual end of year shows. Birmingham, Coventry University and the Royal Veterinary College. INTERACTIVE FUTURES PERFORMANCES This high-profile event is held at our Royal Leamington The Platform Theatre at Rugby College is home to our Spa College, or to use the town’s other name among Performing Arts student shows. Expect musicals, student games developers, ‘Silicon Spa’. The conference brings written plays and choreographed dances, and we even host together thought leadership, critical reflection and a two week festival annually where you will treated to eight sector realities in the home of the UK games industry. different shows. Book tickets online at wcg.ac.uk/theatre. 8 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 9 HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU At WCG our students feel supported, and we want to help you to reach your CARE LEAVERS learning goals and to progress. There are many challenges faced by care leavers entering education – that’s why we want Alongside our excellent lecturer support, we also have a team of staff who can help you at to make the process as easy as possible for you. every stage of your journey with us. We can provide help and advice on tuition fees, accommodation and the range of support available to help you once you start your course, such as bursaries and study skills. To STUDENT SERVICES help us help you, please tick the box on your UCAS application form to notify us that you Student Services are at the heart of our high quality student support system. Our team are a care leaver. If you didn’t tick the box on your UCAS form or you would like more can offer impartial and confidential help on a whole range of subjects, including: information, call us on 0300 456 0049. • Exploring your career ideas • Advice about bursaries EARN WHILE YOU LEARN • Advice on funding your learning • Welfare matters At WCG we know how important it is to develop your skill set while also benefiting from • Job search support • Health and mental wellbeing employment opportunities available to you while you study. ACCOMMODATION TEAM Our careers team provide the guidance and support you need to assist with your career We have halls of residence at three of our colleges – Moreton Morrell, Pershore development. The team share jobs, volunteering roles and work experience. and Royal Leamington Spa – providing a range of en-suite, catered and self-catered Our students have gone on to successful roles within an array of companies, both accommodation for students.