Access to HE

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students

ST JAMES’ PARK, 19 OCTOBER 2017

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NEXT OPEN DAYS 14 October and 11 November 9.30am to 4pm Prospect Building, The Sir Tom Cowie Campus Attending an Open Day allows you to find out more about the subject you’re interested in by speaking to academic staff. You will get the opportunity to attend subject specific talks, go on a tour of our accommodation and look Helpline: 0191 515 3000 around the campus. You’ll also be able to www..ac.uk attend talks about Student Finance and UCAS.

2 Welcome to One Awards Higher Education Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students

We are delighted to continue to host the Promoting the value of learning and Higher Education Admissions Fair for providing everyone with the ability to learn, Access to HE Students. regardless of their starting point, is a fundamental element of the mission and Today is your opportunity to gather as values of One Awards and supports our much information as possible about what desire to make a real difference to the lives Higher Education Institutions have to offer of adult learners. you. Find out what interests you most and the different options available in your We are immensely proud that our Access preferred subject areas face-to-face, with a to HE Diplomas have opened up career wide range of people and organisations. All prospects and possibilities for so many, our exhibitors are here to help you explore broadened the student profile of the Higher Education options available, and universities up and down the country and explain what their organisation can offer changed individual’s lives, families and you. We have compiled a list of questions extended communities along the way. on page 14 to enable you to get the most from your visit. We are extremely grateful to North East Collaborative Outreach Programme, Workshops are taking place throughout the and day on a range of topics including writing University for sponsoring this event guide personal statements and the finance and for supporting the event. options available to you, along with subject specialist workshops such as Nursing, One Awards staff wearing green t-shirts Public Health, Social Work, Sport and will also be available to offer help and more. Further details of these can be found advice throughout the day, so if you have on page 5 and the resources and slides any queries please ask. from all the workshops will be available to view on the One Awards website after the We hope you enjoy the Fair and find all the event. www.oneawards.org.uk information you need to take you on to the next step in your learning journey. As an Access Validating Agency, licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), we understand the impact of the QAA Access to Higher Education Diploma on students’ lives and the wider economic and social benefit of Linden Cook raising career aspirations for people in our ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE, region. ONE AWARDS

3 SUPPORTING THE EVENT

The following organisations have supported this event:

Action on Access, a support and change-management third sector partnership organisation, the national provider of coordination and support for furthering widening participation and access to higher education across the UK since 1999.

Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) The Access to HE Diploma is regulated by advise HE providers the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher across the UK on Education (QAA), a higher education admissions good practice and are keen to charitable company which is limited by support improved transparency of entry guarantee and whose members are requirements for Access to HE students. representative organisations of the higher education sector: Universities Scotland; The QAA, One Awards and other Access Universities UK; Universities Wales; and Validating Agencies are a critical link GuildHE Limited. QAA does not distribute between their students and HE providers, profits to its members or otherwise. The and the Higher Education Admissions Fair directors of QAA are appointed by the for Access to HE Students is one of the members and other representative many ways they help them connect. This organisations within the education sector is not just about improving information, which include UK Council of Colleges, advice and guidance for students; Department for the Economy (NI), HEFCE, engagement such as this improves HE HEFCW and SFC, students in the HE sector providers’ understanding of the Access to as well as other independent directors from HE Diploma and the students who take it. industry and the professions.

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y Student Finance is a partnership between the Department for Education & the Student Loans Company to provide financial support for students entering O further and higher education in the , on behalf of the UK government.

Student Finance England will be presenting several workshops on the afternoon/early evening offering information, advice and guidance on student finance for Access to HE Students.

4 WORKSHOPS

Workshops will be taking place throughout the day. Take a look at the programme below which details the topics and times. You don’t need to pre-book these but places are limited by room capacity so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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TIME WORKSHOP TITLE TIME WORKSHOP TITLE 10:30-11:00 Higher Education in the North East: 10:30-11:00 Nursing at the University of Sunderland What are my options? Delivered by futureme 11:10-11:40 Student Finance - delivered by 11:10-11:40 Digital Skills delivered by Student Finance England 11:50-12:20 Making the most of your Personal Statement 11:50-12:20 Public Health at the University of Sunderland delivered by University 12:30-13:00 Student Finance - delivered by 12:30-13:00 Careers in Podiatry and Social Work Student Finance England delivered by 13:10-13:40 Higher Education in the North East: 13:10-13:40 Careers in Sport delivered by What are my options? Delivered by futureme Teesside University 13:50-14:20 Student Finance - delivered by 13:50-14:20 Psychology at the University of Sunderland Student Finance England 14:30-15:00 Making the most of your Personal Statement 14:30-15:00 Learning Disabilities Nursing delivered by delivered by Teesside University

*Please note workshops are subject to change

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Joining the British Army, you’ll get much more from life than you ever would with a civilian career – you’ll have the opportunity to do something that really matters, with a team that are like family to you. It doesn’t matter where you’ve come from, or what you have, or haven’t,studied – if you’ve got drive, determination and the will to make an impact, there’s a place for you here. You’ll have access to world- class training and development, and the chance to gain valuable qualifications. You’ll get to see the world – from skiing in Europe, to white-water rafting in the States, to being on operation across the STAND globe. You’ll have the chance to make a difference, realise your potential, and make people proud. 2 www.army.mod.uk @BritishArmy

CU Scarborough is part of the Group, listed by Times Higher Education as one of the world's top 200 young universities and No.12 in University League table. Our state-of-the-art facilities, a stone’s throw from Scarborough’s iconic seafront, offer learners a range of courses, including: Access to HE courses in: Engineering, Health & Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Digital Technologies. Foundation Year in: Business, Early Childhood Development & Learning, Engineering, Health & Life Sciences, Health & Social Care.

STAND Studying a Foundation Year or Access Course at CU Scarborough could lead directly onto a full time 8 or part time degree with us. All courses are modular, with on-going assessment so there are no end of year exams.

www.coventry.ac.uk/cush @CUScarborough

Durham University's Foundation Centre offers foundation level access to degree programmes as part of ’s commitment to widening participation. Our students are typically mature learners who are returning to education, or who wish to change academic fields. If you have been out of education for a time, have A Levels (or equivalent) that do not match the degree you wish to study for, or missed out on education first time round, you may be eligible to study with us. Durham STAND University is ranked 4th best UK university in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University 14 Guide 2017.

www.dur.ac.uk @du_foundation

Voted University of the year by the Times Higher Education Awards 2014/15, is ranked top 10 in the UK for teaching quality, and top 3 nationally for high quality facilities.

We have a 130 year history of providing innovative higher education and offer an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes that have been developed with employability in mind. Many of our degrees offer professional accreditation and exemptions towards professional STAND awards. We also have excellent links and partnerships in sectors including Business, Education, IT, 9 Science, Health, Performing Arts, Social Care and Media.

www.edgehill.ac.ukuk @edgehill

A small university with a big reputation, is renowned for teaching excellence, satisfied students and producing highly employable graduates. It is the only UK university to embed professional work placements into every degree, and works with thousands of businesses annually to offer students degree-relevant industry experience.

The University is committed to delivering outstanding teaching led by research, scholarship and STAND practice, which has earned it national acclaim for the quality of its teaching. It is characterised 15 by its strong sense of community, offering a truly personalised university experience that has 18 enabled its students to flourish for over 50 years.

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk @LeedsTrinity

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Higher education at College is about inspiring you to develop your skills, giving you the freedom to be creative and the support to be the best you can be. Our higher awards include; /bachelor of science degrees, foundation degree’s, HNC’s and HND’s, as well as professional qualifications. Over 1000 students study full and part time awards with us in the arts, engineering, business, catering, hospitality, health, social care, sport and computing. Our students have access to state of the art industry standard facilities designed to support them as they prepare for work or higher degrees. STAND 10 www.mbro.ac.uk @mbrocollege

Set in a modern campus with excellent facilities, New College Durham is a great place to be… We offer a fantastic range of full and part-time higher education programmes, including foundation degrees, honours degrees and professional qualifications. Our highly qualified lecturers have first- hand experience of working in the sector in which they teach, and offer you excellent teaching and one-to-one support. We have extensive links with employers, who have an input into the design and delivery of our programmes, ensuring that you graduate with the skills and knowledge you STAND need for a successful career. 6 www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk @NCDOfficial

Newcastle College offers over 70 degree courses in a wide range of subject areas from art and design to engineering, performing arts to sport which are specifically designed to get students work-ready. Students are taught by industry experienced tutors in smaller class sizes for more tutor support. Students are offered the opportunity to work closely with regional and national employers to undertake work placements and live briefs to give them a real taste of what it’s like to work in

STAND their chosen sector. They can also benefit from a cash bursary of up to £1,000. *means tested. 16 www.ncl-coll.ac.uk @NCLCollege

You are at the heart of everything we do. We are continually investing in our campus, facilities and opportunities, to make sure you have the best experience possible.

Student Satisfaction - This is reflected in high levels of student satisfaction – students have rated us joint 7th in the UK for overall student experience (The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016).

STAND Teaching Excellence - We are also proud to have achieved a Gold Award in the UK Teaching 13 Excellence Framework (TEF). The award is a ringing endorsement of ’s long tradition of excellence in teaching – one which is already recognised in many different surveys and assessments and, most importantly, by our own students.

www.ncl.ac.uk @studentsncl

The North East Collaborative Outreach Programme is a partnership of the universities and colleges in the North East, working together to promote higher education opportunities. Through our FutureMe resources, support and activities we want to give young people the opportunity to consider their future aspirations and learn about how higher education could help them achieve their goals. We will be supporting young people, and their teachers and parents/carers, by giving them an increased awareness and understanding of higher education opportunities and progression pathways in the North East. Our work is funded by the Higher Education Funding STAND 7 Council for England. www.futureme.ac.uk @futureme_ne

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Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional l university with a global reputation for academic excellence.

The University has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1880. Today, by putting students at the heart of an outstanding experience, and with world leading research and award- winning partnerships, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university. STAND 21 Northumbria is top ten in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment and nine out of ten of our graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. We are ranked 21st out of 111 universities in the 2014 THE Student Satisfaction Survey.

www.northumbria.ac.uk @NorthumbriaUni

One Awards is one of the UK’s leading Access Validating Agencies, licensed by QAA (The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) to accredit the QAA Access to HE Diploma. We believe passionately that we deliver a highly responsive and personalised customer service by offering our providers outstanding ongoing support, information and guidance. This ensures our Diplomas are of the highest quality.

One Awards remains highly committed to widening participation in education. We help to create opportunities for learners to realise their full potential and ambitions leading to greater social STAND 27 mobility. Our mission and values reflect our total commitment to you. www.oneawards.org.uk @One Awards

Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's largest universities with over 31,000 students across two campuses. We've invested £70 million in our buildings and facilities since 2014. As a progressive university, we're continually investing in innovative, flexible and sustainable spaces that enhance the Sheffield Hallam experience.

Sheffield is the fifth biggest city in the UK with over 60,000 students, the same percentage of STAND green space as Brazil and pretty much everything is in walking distance. Everyone is so friendly; 17 you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in the UK's biggest village. www.shu.ac.uk @sheffhallamuni

Sunderland College is one of the largest colleges in the North East of England and offers a range of HE courses both full and part-time including HNCs and HNDs as well as Foundation Degrees in partnership with the University of Sunderland.

These cover a range of areas including photography, performing arts, business management, STAND computer science, construction, engineering, health & social care, early years, sport & public 24 services, policing, and travel & tourism. All our courses are designed with progression in mind and will equip you with the skills that you need to get ahead in your career.

www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk @sunderlandcol

Based on a vibrant campus in the heart of Middlesbrough, Teesside University is a friendly, modern university with a range of high-quality taught courses and research opportunities. The University has over 85 years of teaching experience in areas including digital innovation, forensics, sport and health sciences. Study here and you will be well supported. Best of all, we’re the top North-East higher education institution for graduates securing professional and managerial level jobs (Destinations of STAND 19 Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015-16). Find out more online. www.tees.ac.uk @TeessideUni

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Tyne Coast College is driven by a mission to be outstanding. Formed by the merger of and Tyne Metropolitan College, we are made exceptional by the broad range of educational opportunities we offer. Our HE courses run in smaller group sizes so that you get more individualised help and support and tuition fees are competitively priced so you will pay less than if you go to a University.

On some courses you can even top-up your qualification at the end by studying a third year at STAND University, so you get the best of both worlds. Other brands in our portfolio include world renowned 4 South Shields Marine School and specialist A Level college, Queen Alexandra Sixth Form.

www.tynecoast.ac.uk @SthTyneCollege @tynemet

The is a place where people find new perspectives and the freedom to explore, discover and grow. With cutting edge research and quality teaching, Bristol graduates leave with the skills they need to lead exceptional lives - it's why they're among the most sought- after by top employers. We recognise the valuable contribution mature students can make to our STAND learning environment and therefore we welcome applications. You too could study at a world top 11 50-ranked university.

www.bristol.ac.uk @ChooseBristolUG @BristolUni

University Campus Barnsley (UCB) is a great place to study Higher Education, providing an opportunity to achieve qualifications up to degree level in a small, friendly campus with affordable fees.

Our courses include degrees in subjects from Construction to Music Technology. A range of full and part-time Higher National Certificates and Diplomas are available from Animal Management to STAND Engineering. UCB is also packed with some of the finest TV, AV, green screen, recording, hi-tech 25 and multimedia equipment you’re likely to find anywhere in the UK

www.barnsley.ac.uk @UC_Barnsley

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston was founded in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge. Since those early days it has grown into one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000 and an employment-focused course portfolio containing over 350 undergraduate programmes and nearly 250 postgraduate courses. The University has an established research reputation with world-leading or internationally excellent work taking place within the areas of Business, Health, Humanities and Science. In 2016 the Centre for World University Rankings placed UCLan in the top 3.7 percent of all STAND 26 worldwide universities. www.uclan.ac.uk @StudyAtUCLan

The is a young and ambitious university offering outstanding tuition, student support, satisfaction and employability. Set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, with the picturesque Lake District National Park on the doorstep, the university provides a unique, varied and memorable student experience. With a strong record of producing career- ready graduates, the university offers a large number of particularly vocational courses equipping STAND students with the skills and knowledge to progress successfully into the world of work or further 18 academic research.

www.cumbria.ac.uk @CumbriaUni

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The University of Huddersfield is a gold-rated university in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and first in England for professionally qualified teaching staff. We offer a range of inspiring and innovative undergraduate degree courses across 7 academic schools. We are a Top 10 University in England for paid work placements. Huddersfield can be reached in less than 2 STAND hours by direct train from Newcastle. 22 www.hud.ac.uk @HuddersfieldUni

Founded in 1927, the is England’s 14th-oldest university, with a proud heritage of academic excellence, life-changing research and a transformative student experience. Offering degree programmes across many disciplines, our students acquire the skills they need: latest statistics show 96% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of leaving us (DHLE).

A £200m investment is providing our students with top-class facilities, including new STAND accommodation on campus, a new health campus, a world class concert and performance 12 venue and enhanced sports facilities, including a new sports centre.

www.hull.ac.uk @unitofhull

At the our students come first. We are ranked as a top 20 UK university for academic support (NSS 2017), reinforcing findings from the Teaching Excellence Framework where the university was rated Gold for delivering “consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.

Our aim is that the Lincoln experience is academically rigorous, creative and engaging. Studying in an STAND immersive community, our outstanding campus hosts fantastic facilities in the heart of a safe, 5 friendly, historic city, giving you the strongest possible foundation for your future career

www.lincoln.ac.uk @unilincoln

The has a long history of extending opportunities to adult learners who wish to progress to higher education. Each year we welcome learners of all ages onto our many different programmes of study. We aim to attract the most talented students from all educational backgrounds and we positively welcome the contribution adults make to the STAND University learning environment. 20 www.manchester.ac.uk @UMASS6

The is located just 2.5km from the internationally renowned cities of Salford and Manchester. Now celebrating its 50th year, Salford’s emphasis is on industry collaboration and real-world experiences, offering courses that prepare students for their future careers.

We deliver a range of specialised courses in Media, Journalism, and TV from our MediaCityUK STAND campus alongside our neighbours the BBC and ITV. We’re highly regarded for our Engineering, 3 Computer Science, and Built Environment courses, and we’re one of the largest health Schools in the North West of England with an extensive NHS course provision.

www.salford.ac.uk @SalfordUni

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The University of Sunderland is an ambitious university with a global reach. We’re internationally known for the quality of our teaching and research, and we’re proud to be one of the most popular study destinations for overseas students. This creates a fantastically diverse student population, and means that you’ll be studying alongside - and perhaps making lifelong friends with – students from over 100 countries around the world.

We offer scholarships to make it easier for you to live and study in another country as part of your degree, and we also offer a free language scheme so you can learn or improve your language skills in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin or Arabic.

STAND Your time as a student is probably the best of your life - a time when you gain your independence, 1 make lifelong friends and prepare yourself for your new career. Here at Sunderland we have everything in place to ensure you have a positive life changing experience.

www.sunderland.ac.uk @sunderlanduni

York St John University is situated on a single campus, grounds beautiful set facing the world- famous York Minster and within walking distance to the centre of York. Over the past 10 years, the University has undergone a £100 million transformation, boasting facilities including a design studio, editing suites and music rooms.

York St John University was ranked third by HEFCE in 2016 for having one of the highest proportions of staff with a teaching qualification out of 130 universities in England and there is the option to STAND study part-time on most of our courses and we have flexible entry requirements for mature 23 students. The quality of teaching is a key priority and students' feedback is greatly valued.

www.yorksj.ac.uk @YorkStJohn

The University of Manchester has a long history of extending opportunities to adult learners who wish to progress to higher education. Each year we welcome learners of all ages onto our many different programmes of study. We welcome applications from adult learners and value the contributions they bring to the University. www.manchester.ac.uk 13 Make the most of your visit

Today is a great opportunity to speak to different institutions about their courses. Make sure you make the most of this event – Here is a list of questions which might be helpful in finding out what you need to know:

− How much are the fees?

− What scholarships and bursaries do you offer?

− What are the entry requirements for the course?

− Are students interviewed for the course?

− How near is the town/city to the university campus?

− What are the facilities like for the course? How much has been spent on them recently?

− What are the graduate employment opportunities like? What type of career do they go into and what’s the average starting salary?

− How is the course assessed?

− How many hours teaching are involved each week?

− How is the course taught?

− Is the course accredited by a professional body?

− What kind of support is available from the library and student services to help with study skills?

− Are there opportunities for work placements?

− What accommodation is available?

− How much is the accommodation?

− How far is the accommodation from the university?

− Is there on-site nursery or childcare provision?

− What are the transport links like around the town/city?

− What clubs and societies are offered at the Students’ Union?

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