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HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2020/21 CONTENTS WELCOME TO Welcome 03 Why Study at UCC? 05 UNIVERSITY Why Study in Croydon? 06 Student Services 08 CENTRE CROYDON Fees and Funding 09 I am delighted that you are considering studying with us. Why Study for a Degree? 10 Education is life changing and has the potential to have Our Degree Courses 12 a huge impact on your life and the life’s of your current or Why study for a HNC 22 future family. Education will give you access to opportunities or Level 4 course? that you would not otherwise have, both economically and socially. Our HNC and 24 Level 4 Courses The University Centre Croydon (UCC) is run in association Mature Students 32 with the highly prestigious University of Sussex, one of the most highly respected universities in the country. By studying How to Apply 33 with us here at UCC you will gain a University of Sussex Qualifications 34 accredited degree, right in the heart of Croydon. Contact Us & 35 UCC is one of the largest and longest established institutions Useful Information providing Higher Education in London and South East England. We are very proud of the success of our students, 020 8760 5934 the quality of teaching and support we provide and the [email protected] state-of-the-art facilities and resources. In 2014, Ofsted www.croydon.ac.uk judged the College as still being a good College with outstanding features. Our Higher Education was assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency as fully meeting UK academic standards within four areas of commended good practice including our approach to employability. Here at UCC students are at the heart of all we do, as a UCC students you will benefit from individualised support, smaller Whatever your age, class sizes than other HE institutions, and a very competitive tuition fee. We are proud to have a diverse range of students background or prior at UCC; whatever your age, background qualifications we are or prior qualifications we are sure to offer a course to help you reach your sure to offer a course aspirations, feel confident about your to help you reach OPEN EVENTS skills and most of all Own Your Future. your aspirations, feel We have a number of Open Events Open Day Events I look forward to welcoming you as a throughout the year where you can confident about your Wednesday 22nd January 2020 5pm – 7pm student of University Centre Croydon. come and find out more, meet the skills and most of all tutors and get a tour of our facilities. Wednesday 1st July 2020 4pm – 6.30pm CAIREEN MITCHELL PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE Own Your Future You can register in advance by visiting www.croydon.ac.uk REGISTER NOW! croydon.ac.uk 3 WHY STUDY AT UNIVERSITY CENTRE CROYDON? SMALLER CLASS SIZES INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT We pride ourselves on providing smaller Here at UCC we pride ourselves on the teaching groups, typically 15-20 students support and individual attention we give per class, which is very different from to everybody. All students have regular the experience offered at many other individual reviews with their personal tutor, universities. Our commended tutorial where targets are set and reviewed. Before system provides individual support to this review, the full teaching team will have ensure that you are on track, and benefit met to discuss how things are going, and from the regular guidance of your tutors. to identify what you need to do in order to achieve your potential. You and your tutor then agree a plan of action to make this EXPERT TUTORS happen, and this is discussed regularly throughout the year in a supportive and Our tutors are academically well qualified constructive way. with great professional and commercial experience. They support you not only to achieve your potential but also help you OUTSTANDING FACILITIES to develop the skills that will make you more attractive to employers. The University Centre provides some of the best study facilities in London. UCC offers a Learning Resource Centre and library, CAREER FOCUSED lecture theatres and social learning spaces designed to encourage self-directed and We are committed to improving your career group study opportunities. opportunities through the programmes we offer. That is why we develop your The dedicated Higher Education learning employability skills and bring employers space is designed to help you study in into UCC to meet with you to ensure you a sociable environment. There are study have the best career options on graduation. pods for group collaborations and a soft seating area for relaxed discussions, as well as a large student common room. BEST VALUE We also provide open access IT areas and free Wi-Fi throughout the building. We offer degree programmes validated by the University of Sussex, at a price that is very competitive. We believe that CONVENIENT TIMETABLING our pricing increases accessibility to Higher Education to many whilst not compromising We offer streamlined timetables to our on quality and student experience. students. This enables our students to plan their study to fit their commitments around the course. Timetables are usually available at least one month before registration. 4 University Centre Croydon croydon.ac.uk 5 Boxpark is situated WHY STUDY IN CROYDON? opposite UCC, fusing University Centre Croydon is situated in the centre of the London the concepts of Borough of Croydon. A thriving, diverse area, Croydon has one of the largest populations in London with over 380,000 residents. modern street food and placing local RETAIL SOCIAL and global brands Croydon is one of the UK’s largest Croydon has a large variety of restaurants, commercial centres and is well-known brasseries, bistros and cafes offering cuisine side by side for its busy retail facilities. The planned from around the world, supporting the £1 billion development by Westfield diverse communities living in Croydon. Hammersmith is set to boost local economy The thriving night time economy attracts and will be the biggest retail transformation more than 20,000 people every weekend since the 13th Century when Surrey Street to its wide range of bars, nightclubs and Market was first established. traditional pubs. A branch of Boxpark opened in Croydon in 2016. The world’s first pop-up food BUSINESS outlet is situated opposite UCC, fusing There are over 14,000 businesses based the concepts of modern street food and in Croydon. Dubbed ‘Silicone Valley of the placing local and global brands side by South’, Croydon has become a leading tech side, creating a unique dining destination. hub for businesses. With a growing variety If that wasn’t enough, Croydon boasts of office space, businesses such as HMRC more green space than most neighbouring have recently moved to the area. Established boroughs with over 120 parks to relax and in 2012, Croydon is also home to Croydon unwind in. Tech City. CULTURAL TRANSPORT LINKS Croydon is home to festivals, theatres, UCC is well connected with strong transport markets and concerts. From Croydon links connecting you to Central London, PrideFest, Croydonites Festival of New Greater London and the South East of Theatre, The Croydon Heritage Festival England. Trains, trams and buses all and The Croydon Performing Arts Festival, stop right outside the University Centre. there is something for everyone. Central London is only 12 minutes away by train and it takes just 15 minutes to get The Fairfield Halls opens for business again to Gatwick Airport. The London Overground in September 2019 after undergoing a links up at West Croydon, connecting you refurbishment as part of a £5.25 billion to areas such as Whitechapel, Shoreditch regeneration programme. It will once again and Hoxton. host shows, plays, concerts and even a Christmas panto. Croydon also has London’s only tram network, transporting over 29 million people a year around the borough and beyond. LIVING Another benefit is that the cost of living in Croydon is lower than in many other parts ©ANTBUCHET of London; but you still get facilities and infrastructure which are second to none. 6 University Centre Croydon STUDENT SERVICES FEES AND FUNDING LEARNING SUPPORT FEES DISABLED STUDENTS’ RESOURCES ALLOWANCE (DSA) We support students in a variety of We are committed to making Higher FOR UK STUDENTS ways and are committed to providing an Education programmes accessible to inclusive education in a safe and positive everyone which means ensuring they The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) environment. 45,000+ are cost effective to the students without provides extra financial help to UK Higher physical books affecting their education. Our fees for Education students to allow them to meet the Our Learning Support Service (Study Plus) full-time students in 2020/2021 are extra costs of studying as a direct result of a provides a range of services offering £6,000 per year. mental health condition, disability or Specific support, advice and guidance for students 5,000+ Learning Difficulty (SpLD). It is a non- with a wide range of learning difficulties repayable grant based on need, not income. and disabilities. electronic books FUNDING You should apply for DSA via your Student Our website (www.croydon.ac.uk) provides Finance account. The DSA is usually paid to further information to help you understand 100,000+ Students can apply for funding from the the student or directly to the organisation what we can offer. Student Loans company. You can apply Journal titles online supplying the service or equipment. The for tuition fee loans and maintenance loans application process can take up to 14 weeks to help with accommodation and everyday so it’s important to start it as soon as possible. STUDENT ADVICE AND 1 million+ living while at university.