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East Riding College higher education course guide 09 www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk [email protected] 0845 120 0037 2 3 East Riding College higher education course guide 09 Welcome to East Riding College Contents You do not have to go to university to We have strong links with local The East Riding Welcome 2 take a higher education course. At employers and are continually talking Qualifications and applications 4 East Riding College, we run a variety to them about which courses they College mission Who we work with 5 of degrees, foundation degrees and would like to see. Find out more 6 teaching certificates from our sites in East Riding College will be proactive If you are an employer talk to one of Support and guidance 7 Bridlington and Beverley. in the economic and social our employer engagement brokers Fees and financial help 8 development of the region, working These pages tell you about the course about how we can develop your Advice for employers 9 in partnership to provide access to content, what you need to secure a employees’ potential and how this Our new home 10 the highest quality education and place and what the courses equip you can benefit your company. The courses 11 skills training to meet the needs of to do, whether it’s getting a job or We are proud of the high quality of individuals, employers and the wider Access to Higher Education progressing to a more advanced tuition offered on all our courses and community. Level two Access to Higher Education 12 course. the success rates we achieve. We Level three Access to Higher Education Diploma 13 If you are returning to education and judge our performance on your you need help stepping up to degree success. Equal Art, Design and Media level, our Access to Higher Education Foundation Degree in Applied Digital Media 14 I hope you find what you are looking opportunities courses can give you the confidence Foundation Degree in Creative Crafts 14 for in this course guide. I look forward and the credits you need. East Riding College operates an equal to welcoming you to East Riding Business and Management opportunities policy. The level three Access to Higher College. Foundation Degree in Business Management 15 Education course can be tailored to We welcome applications from Derek Branton, Early Years suit your needs, with a choice of everyone. We believe College life is Principal Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Policy & Practice 16 modules to help you prepare for the improved by having people from degree you want to go on to do. different backgrounds and interests Education working and studying together, If you are not sure about which course Foundation Degree in Learning Support 17 sharing their experiences and learning to study, we also have trained advice Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector 18 from each other. and guidance staff who will be able to Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 19 discuss the best options for you. This publication is also available in Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 20 audio format and large text for those Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and who are visually impaired. Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed) 21 Additionally, text can be translated to BA (Hons) Education and Training 22 another language on request. Health and Social Care Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 23 Information Technology Foundation Degree in Computing 24 Motor Vehicle and Engineering Foundation Degree Automotive Technologies 25 Sport and Recreation Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this course guide, which was correct at the time of going to press. Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Exercise 26 East Riding College can accept no responsibility for the consequences of any error or omission in this course guide. If, in the opinion of the College authorities, circumstances necessitating a change to the course provision occur, an advertised course may Glossary 27 be changed, or its contents modified. Where to find us 28 4 East Riding College 5 higher education course guide 09 Qualifications Who do and applications we work with? What kind of course Foundation degree How to apply Higher education courses often involve a big commitment, with some lasting as Usually part-time courses, these are can I take? Application forms vary according to the long as three years. So, you want to similar to degrees but include a lot more course you are taking. When you’ve know you’re getting a top quality course At East Riding College, you can work practical work and work experience. decided on a course, call us on 0845 which has the backing of a respected towards a number of different types of Foundation degree students often take 120 0037 and we’ll send you the right institution. higher education qualification. Some are them to progress in their current job or application form. part-time courses, some are full-time in preparation for a career change. A lot Higher education at East Riding College and some can be either. of foundation degree students are East Riding College welcomes is built on partnerships with the sponsored on the course by their applications from students undertaking validating bodies and institutions below, The qualifications outlined in this course employer as a way of developing their the 14 to 19 Advanced Diplomas. As so you can be assured your course guide fall into these categories: work skills. with all applicants to the College, tutors meets the highest standards. will assess your suitability for the course Access to Higher Education courses Degree you want to take. A level two and a level three course to The best-known and most common prepare people to take the step up to higher education qualification. East higher education. Riding College runs a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and Training. Teaching certificates These provide higher education qualification routes towards Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. 6 East Riding College 7 higher education course guide 09 Support Find out more and guidance Talk to us Tuesday, 18 November, 2008, Need help making a What support will I get 4pm to 7pm at Beverley. Information events give you the chance Tuesday, 25 November, 2008, decision? on my course? to find out about several different 4pm to 7pm at Bridlington. If you’ve read this course guide but want Your course tutor will help you to plan subject areas and courses in one go. Wednesday, 4 February, 2009, to find out more before making a your learning, support you in your Whether you are looking for a course for 4pm to 7pm at Beverley. decision, there are a number of things academic work throughout the course yourself or an employer considering staff Wednesday, 11 February, 2009, you can do. and review progress with you regularly. development, there are tutors present 4pm to 7pm at Bridlington. If you have a course or subject area in Regular tutorials will allow you to talk to from all subject areas who will answer Tuesday, 12 May, 2009, mind but want to talk to someone about tutors about any concerns you might your questions and give you information 4pm to 7pm at Beverley. your choice before you enrol, our tutors have or simply to get reassurance you’re about the courses. They can also help Tuesday, 19 May, 2009, are happy to sit down at any point in the on the right track with your work. you fill in your application form. 4pm to 7pm at Bridlington. year and have a chat with you. You will also find your course mates are Information events are an opportunity to Saturday, 5 September, 2009, They can tell you more about what the a great help in motivating you to do well see what the College looks like and to 10am to 1pm at Beverley and course is like, what kind of things you’ll and encouraging you if you’re finding have a walk round the buildings. Bridlington. learn and what your next steps could be things difficult. The dates of information events during Saturday, 12 September, 2009, after the course. Just ring up and make the 2008/09 academic year are: 10am to 1pm at Beverley and an appointment. Bridlington. If you haven’t decided on a particular course or subject area and need some help making a decision, come and see our advice and guidance officers or talk to them on the phone. They can also help if you’re already studying at the College and thinking of moving into higher education or employment. Don’t forget, you can speak to tutors and advice and guidance officers at the open events listed on page six To arrange a chat with a tutor or an advice and guidance officer, call the College on 0845 120 0037. 8 East Riding College 9 higher education course guide 09 Fees and Advice for financial help employers Can I study Will there be grants and New bursaries of at least £500 per year Money well spent Don’t know for 2009 are being offered by East Riding around my job? bursaries available? College. These apply to full-time higher Many of our higher education courses what you want? education courses only. Call for details. are suitable for employees to take as Yes you can. A lot of these courses are There may be grants, bursaries and You might have decided you want to part of their job. As an employer, designed for people to do as part of student loans available.