Higher Education Course Guide

HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE

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Welcome to our higher education course guide. In this guide you will find our largest ever range of courses as well as details of our affordable fees and the financial support that makes higher education at East Riding College accessible to everyone. It has never been more important to strengthen your CV with higher level qualifications in order to make yourself stand out in today’s exceptionally THE EAST RIDING COLLEGE MISSION East Riding College will continue to be competitive jobs market. The qualifications in this a leader in the social development and guide could help you start out in a new career or economic success of the region, working give you the edge that enables you to progress in partnership to provide access to the within your current workplace. highest quality education and skills training to meet the needs of individuals, Our focus has been to ensure we offer an excellent employers and the communities we serve. higher education experience to local students in an affordable way. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES One of the major benefits of higher education at East Riding College operates an equal East Riding College is the high degree of contact opportunities policy. We welcome applications from everyone. We believe time and support which you will receive from your College life is improved by having people tutors. You will feel part of a close-knit group of from different backgrounds and interests people who will help and support you throughout working and studying together, sharing your learning experience. their experiences and learning from each other. I wish you well in your studies. SAFEGUARDING The College aims to provide a safe learning environment for all, including young people and vulnerable adults. Mike Welsh Principal and Chief Executive

DISCLAIMER 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 print. 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 be changed, or its contents modified. Courses are subject to recruitment, and external funding changes. Applications are accepted in accordance with the conditions of the College’s Admissions Policy. Please read the terms and conditions and policies for HE students on the College website before applying. Latest course information is available on the College website. Always check the relevant course pages before you apply.

2 3 CONTENTS Welcome 2 What kind of course can I take? 4 Support and advice 6 FAQ 7 Facilities 8 The East Riding College experience 10 Students Feedback 11 Financial help 12

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ACCESS TO HIGHER ACCOUNTING ART, DESIGN COMPUTING EDUCATION AND MEDIA

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EARLY YEARS, MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND ENGINEERING CARE

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MUSIC SOCIAL SPORT TEACHER SCIENCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

2 3 WHAT KIND OF COURSE CAN I TAKE?

At East Riding College, you can work towards a number of different types of higher education qualification. Some are part-time courses, some are full-time and some can be either. The qualifications outlined in this course guide fall into the types of qualification below. ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREES This is a level three course to prepare The best-known and most common people to take the step up to higher higher education qualification. Honours education. This will be of particular degrees include the awarding of interest to adults who are returning to classifications of honours such as first, education after a break and who may not upper and lower second and third class. currently meet the academic entry criteria for higher education programmes. MASTERS A Masters degree is the most common HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATES post-graduate qualification which you AND DIPLOMAS can take after you have completed an These are work-related higher education honours degree or equivalent. It shows courses which have more of a practical a high level of expertise in the studied emphasis. The certificate (HNC) is at level field, and usually involves writing a thesis. four and roughly the equivalent to the first year of a degree and the diploma (HND) TEACHER TRAINING is at level five and similar to the second These popular courses provide higher year of a degree. To complete a HNC education qualification routes which will takes one year studying full-time, and is enable you to apply for QTLS (qualified usually followed by an additional year to teacher learning and skills) status. We 'Top Up' to a HND. The duration of HNCs run courses for people who are already and HNDs are therefore shown as 1 year teaching and those who are not, and for each (studied full time) and 2 years each people with and without degrees. (studied part time) in this guide. We operate like a teacher training FOUNDATION DEGREES college and excel in turning industry These are similar to degrees but involve specialists into teachers. Unlike other more practical work and work experience. providers, we can arrange work Foundation degree students often study placements and provide mentor support. subjects closely related to their current job, or one that they want to progress to. MODES OF STUDY You can study part time or full time - but

TOP-UP DEGREES even then, 'full time' does not mean As the name suggests, this course allows you'll be in College 5 days a week. you to ‘top up’ your foundation degree Formal contact time and timetables differ or higher national diploma to a full from course to course, so you might find degree. They are the equivalent to the that your time in College is as little as 1 last year of a degree. day or evening per week, although there will be self-study outside of lectures and workshops. Check the course web page for more details. 4 5 FURTHER EDUCATION AT LEVEL FOUR WHO DO WE WORK WITH? AND ABOVE Higher education at East Riding College Some courses in this guide are higher is built on partnerships with respected level (level four and above), but are not awarding organisations including the funded by the Office for Students and are University of Hull, the University of therefore categorised as further education. Huddersfield and Pearson - so you can These include very specialised professional be assured your course meets the highest qualifications like AAT courses. standards and your degree is awarded by a leading institution.

The awarding organisation for each course is indicated by the relevant symbol next the the course title.

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HOW TO APPLY Application methods vary according to the course you are taking. When you’ve decided on a course, find it at www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk and apply online. You may be directed to the UCAS website to complete your application. To discuss your application or to find out about hard copy applications, call 0345 120 0044

4 5 SUPPORT & ADVICE

Our guidance team can help you with everything from choosing a course to finding out if you’re entitled to financial support. Whether you’ve got a career in mind and just need to know how to get there or you’ve no idea where your future lies, our friendly and experienced team will help you make an informed decision.

Call the College on 0345 120 0044 to speak to or make an appointment with a guidance officer.

The College’s support team is recognised regionally and nationally for the quality of its guidance services. The College is accredited to the Quality in Careers Standard and the Matrix Standard for information, advice and guidance.

6 7 FAQ

CAN I STUDY AROUND MY JOB? This support is free for those who are Yes you can. Some of our courses are eligible and could help students with designed for people to do alongside things like study skills, proof reading, work and working may be an advantage. extended loans for library books, specific It may be worth discussing your choice computer software or mobility support. of course with your employer, if it’s work related. Many of our learners have their For further information please ask to course fees paid or are supported by speak to a guidance officer or their employer. disability adviser or visit www.gov.uk/student-finance CAN I STUDY IF I RECEIVE BENEFITS? for detailed information. Possibly, on some courses. Please phone and ask to speak with a guidance officer All higher education students can use for detailed advice before enrolling. our Success Centres, for support such as research skills, assignment planning and WHAT ABOUT LEARNING SUPPORT? proof reading. Higher education students can access support for specific learning disabilities WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL such as dyslexia, sensory impairment, NEEDS? dyspraxia and physical difficulties. This is We welcome students with disabilities, funded through the Disabled Students specific learning difficulties and medical Allowance (DSA). conditions. Students with additional needs are considered for courses according to the same academic criteria as other candidates.

6 7 OUR CAMPUS FACILITIES

Between our Beverley and Bridlington campuses, and our Hull site, we believe we are now one of the best equipped colleges in the country.

Our newest campus in Beverley Our specialist Music Academy is set within the buzzing Flemingate is based at our Hull site, right shopping and leisure complex, at the centre of a city with a filled with shops, cafés, bars and thriving music scene following a cinema. its reign as City of Culture. Plus, we’re only a stone’s throw from Students have use of rehearsal space, Beverley’s famous Minster and the bustling a professional recording studio and town centre, with its wide selection of bars, green screen facilities as well as cafés and restaurants. access to all the music production A town famous for its festivals, Beverley and performance equipment you boasts a thriving cultural scene to might need. complement city life in nearby Hull. The College itself is packed with the latest in teaching and learning technology to ensure you get the most out of your course and have an excellent experience.

8 9 CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS Our Beverley and Bridlington campuses have refectories which serve a range of healthy and Our leafy Bridlington campus tasty food at reasonable prices. They’re relaxed is a modern, purpose-built and informal places where you can get your lunch and hang out with friends. development on the outskirts of Bridlington's old town and E-LEARNING CENTRES just ten minutes walk from the Our e-Learning Centres are home to a wide fun and frolics of the town’s range of reference materials, course texts and online resources as well as DVDs and interactive award-winning beaches. CD-ROMs to support your studies. There are We have continued to invest in the computers, laptops and ipads available, as well Bridlington campus since it was built as printing/photocopying services to support in 2009, with the latest IT equipment, learners at the College. Even if you aren’t in mechatronics labs and a floodlit, College you can access the extensive range multi-use sports facility within the of e-books in our online library 24/7 via the grounds as well as a teaching gym. College virtual learning environment. The campus is home to our Clinical Our e-Learning Centres are modern flexible Skills Centre where students practice learning environments, and have different their clinical skills on robotic Sim- learning zones, with bookable rooms for patients in realistic hospital and group work and a dedicated quiet zone for HE healthcare settings. students. 8 9 THE EAST RIDING COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Our lecturers are friendly and knowledgeable and they’re dedicated to giving you the best possible higher education experience.

They’re also usually industry experts, who’ve been there and done it, so you can learn from the best and beat the rest!

Rather than sitting in large lecture theatres, your sessions will mostly take place in a classroom with a limited number of others on your course, giving you excellent access to your lecturer and allowing them to dedicate more of their time to you. You still get to work with course mates and learn from others in the class, so it’s the best of both worlds.

A lot of our courses are designed to give people the opportunity to work alongside their study, and provide modes of study to fit around busy lives and families. Our students especially like the flexibility and support they receive. The e-Learning centres have hundreds of resources just a click away, available 24/7 and accessible remotely. The learning resources staff are available to help you find what you need.

10 11 WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAD TO SAY…

2019 NSS results are in! I've has some amazing tutors, For me it was can't fault one perfect of them We’re in the top 15% in the UK for overall student satisfaction

We’re in the top My tutors really 10% in the UK for helped get the satisfaction with best out of me our teaching My tutor motivated and encouraged me, 96% rate the teaching and made sure on their course I fulfilled my 97% rate our potential academic support

95% rate the learning I couldn't have opportunities asked for more supportive 96% feel that student tutors views and opinions are valued Tutors were really good 100% agree that their mentors and course has provided really good opportunities to role models apply what they Everyone's have learnt been 100% supportive

Source: NSS 2019

10 HE Student Feedback 2018 11 FINANCIAL HELP

Higher education at East Riding College represents excellent value for money. Our tuition fees are set at affordable levels which could save you thousands of pounds compared to going away to university to study for a degree; even more if you include accommodation costs. You don’t need to pay up front for full or part-time courses and you do not have to start paying your student loan back until you are earning £26,575 a year. This table shows our 2019/2020 tuition fees. Always check the website for up to date fee information.

Qualification (see page 4 Full-time tuition fee Part-time tuition fee for more information on Duration per year per year qualification types) Masters in Education £2,600 2 years

Degree £6,995 3 years

£6,995 2 years Foundation Degree 3 years / £4,695 4 years £6,995 1 year Top up Degree £3,495 2 years

Pre-Service PGCE/ £6,995 1 year Certificate in Education

In-Service PGCE/ £3,585 2 years Certificate in Education

BA (Hons) Education and £4,387.50 2 years Professional Development

Higher National Diploma £5,495 1 year (Top Up after studying a HNC) £2,745 2 years

Higher National Certificate £5,495 1 year (First year of a HND) £2,745 2 years

Fees are for tuition only.

For up to date information and terms and conditions, check www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/higher-education

12 13 HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION Approx. Income each Monthly FEE LOANS monthly year before tax salary Tuition fee loans are available for all full-time repayment and part-time higher education courses. The £26,575 £2,143 £0 loan goes directly to paying for your course £27,000 £2,250 £9 fees and you don’t start paying it back until you’re earning £26,575 a year. For example, £30,000 £2,500 £32 if you’re earning £27,000, you only pay back £33,000 £2,750 £54 £9 per month, which works out at about 30p £35,000 £2,916 £69 per day. £40,000 £3,333 £107

12 13 FINANCIAL HELP

ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS LIVING COST LOANS These loans work in the same way as the These “maintenance loans” are available to higher education loans on page 13 in full-time higher education students only and terms of paying your course fees and the are available to help with living costs such repayment arrangements. They are relevant as food, accommodation and travel. The to the courses in this guide which are amount you can borrow depends on where formally classed as further education and you live and study, and your household not higher education. income. Some key points: • A loan of up to £9,203 a year will be • Repayments will only start once you have available if you live away from home finished the qualification and are earning • A loan of up to £7,747 a year will be more than £26,575 available if you live with your parents • Repayments are at 9% of income above For more information on your entitlement £26,575 – irrespective of the amount of loan taken out to financial support either contact a College • People who progress from an Access guidance officer or visit www.gov.uk/student-finance to Higher Education Diploma course to All loan information provided is for 2020. For complete a higher education programme up to date information check gov.uk website. can have their outstanding Advanced Learner Loan for the Access course written off.

14 15 TARGETED GRANTS HE HARDSHIP FUND Targeted grants such as Disabled Students’ Students finding themselves in financial Allowance, Childcare Grant, Parents' hardship during their programme who have Learning Allowance and Adult Dependants’ been granted financial support through Grant will still be available for students who Student Finance England (SFE) can apply to are carers, disabled or have dependants. the College HE Hardship Fund for support towards additional course related costs. BURSARIES Any allocation will depend on personal A number of benevolent organisations circumstances and availability of funds. invite applications for bursaries to assist with the cost of studying; these will have HE ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION FUND their own eligibility criteria and applications This fund is to support first year higher generally need to be submitted well in education students and offers additional advance of the course starting. For more non-repayable support, subject to eligibility, information, call to speak to our guidance which is dependent on postcode. team. Payments levels will be £300 for full time learners and £200 for part time. Payment will be made in 2 installments, in November and January, subject to attendance. For full details and conditions, and to check whether you're eligible, see the website financial support page.

14 15 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

The aim of an access course is to enable mature learners to gain entry to higher education. Our Access to Higher Education Diploma course is an entry qualification to a range of undergraduate programmes and degrees at local and national universities.

The course has several pathways you can take, depending on the subject you plan to study at degree level, or the area of interest that you have in terms of your career. Each pathway prepares you for university- Vincent Shepherd level study, covering key skills such as academic writing, research skills Class of 2018 and referencing as well as exploring Access to HE: Social Science / relevant units to the subject area. Humanities Vincent now studies history and The course is fast paced and politics at the University of York. He will normally be timetabled for has already had the opportunity to approximately 15 hours per week, work for an MP at Westminster and for the full academic year. hopes to work there in the future. Access students acquire the skills “Whether you might have - and the confidence - to move some confidence issues like I successfully onto higher level study. did, whether it's age or IT or being out of study ... I couldn't recommend it highly enough, really, its been great for me.”

16 17 Pathways Location Duration Mode of study^ Business F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time Education F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time

18 months/2 years/ Part-time/ Health Science (Nursing) F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time Humanities F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time Law F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time Social science F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time Teaching F Beverley, Bridlington 32 weeks Full-time

The awarding organisation for each course is indicated by the relevant symbol next to the course title. Please refer to page 5 for the key to validating organisations. ^Refer to Page 4 for explanation of modes of study

90.5% of higher education leavers with an Access to HE Diploma were in employment or further study six months after they completed their course. Source: QAA

16 17 ACCOUNTING

Our accounting courses are awarded by professional bodies that provide qualifications recognised the world over. They allow students to qualify for membership of professional bodies recognising accounting excellence and move towards chartered status. Accounting qualifications are a career- boosting must-have for most accountants and these higher level courses develop your Chanelle Hardcastle management skills, as well as Class of 2017 developing your commercial Level Four AAT Professional awareness and sought after Diploma leadership skills. Chanelle is completing her Level Four AAT Professional Diploma with support from her employer, accounting firm Lloyd Dowson.

“My employer is really supportive and I have had extra support whenever I have needed it from my tutor too, and I have enjoyed all the lessons. My experience at East Riding College has been excellent and has had such a positive impact on my life.”

Chanelle hopes to gain more experience and then achieve chartered status in the future.

18 19 Earning potential for AAT Level 4 qualified accountants is £32,500 - £42,500 in job roles such as Accounts Manager, Commercial Analyst or Financial Accountant.

Courses Location Duration Mode of study ^ Level Four AAT Professional Beverley 36 weeks Part-time Diploma in Accounting ■ CIMA Level Five Diploma in Beverley 35 weeks Part-time Management Accounting ▲

The awarding organisation for each course is indicated by the relevant symbol next to the course title. Please refer to page 5 for the key to validating organisations. 18 ^Refer to Page 4 for explanation of modes of study 19 ART, DESIGN & MEDIA

Our art, design and media courses provide the opportunity to develop the professional, intellectual, creative and technical skills required to be a successful contemporary practitioner in the creative industries.

The courses allow you to hone a variety of techniques and develop a substantial portfolio of work. They are flexible and allow you Lewis Singleton to explore and flourish in your chosen discipline and enter the Class of 2018 creative industries as a professional Graduated with a first class practitioner. honours degree in BA Contemporary Media, Design On the BA (Hons) Contemporary & Production Media, Design and Production you will work on live projects, benefit Lewis joined the College in 2009 from from extra-curricular visits and an Northcott Special School, starting increased proportion of practice- on a foundation programme before based content and assessments. moving through the levels and joining the media department, where he has progressed from level one (pre-GCSE) to level 6 (honours degree). Lewis achieved this despite having autism, OCD, dyspraxia and dyslexia.

“I’m on the autistic spectrum and its evident there is a lack of opportunity out there for people like me and that's what the College and degree gave me - an opportunity, a chance to find my purpose. I would recommend it to everyone who’s looking to gain valuable qualifications, studying at this College was the best decision I made.”

20 21 Jobs in digital tech in Hull increased by 15% between 2014 and 2017, to 4,283 jobs in digital tech.

Source: Tech Nation Report 2018

Courses Location UCAS code UCAS tariff Duration Mode of study^ Level Four BTEC Higher Bridlington HNCF - One year Full-time National Certificate in Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) ◆

Level Five BTEC Higher Bridlington HNDF 64 One year Full-time National Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion) ◆

BA (Hons) Contemporary Beverley P310 80 Three Full-time Media, Design and years Production Q

Vikki Scruton and The UK’s ‘digital ecosystem’ is Lincoln O'Connell thriving and plays an integral Currently studying part in business and industry Foundation Degree in Computing in the digital age. Technology Beverley students Vikki Scruton and moves fast and coding skills are Lincoln O’Connell landed coveted still one of the most important higher apprenticeship jobs at BAE Systems, a world-leading defence, job skills for the future. security and aerospace multinational. Our computing degree is designed to As part of their apprenticeship prepare students for both employment scheme they will be completing the in the IT sector and further study. Foundation Degree in Computing. Unlike purely academic studies, Software development is crucial to the our foundation degree gives you company’s current and future products employability skills and includes a and Lincoln and Vikki will develop their work placement in both years of the software skills and knowledge working course. on anything from the Hawk advanced jet trainer, to the state-of-the-art It covers key skills for today’s industry Eurofighter Typhoon. such as user interface design and comparative programming paradigms. Jon Milner, Senior Software Engineer at BAE Systems said: “The foundation degree provides a good underpinning for our apprentices... The educational foundation is also helping the apprentices to develop into fully qualified and highly valued members of the team here at Brough.”

22 23 There is a shortage of talent in the IT world, over 1.46m people are employed in digital companies in the UK and job growth in tech is predicted to outstrip every other sector by 2020.

HULL is one of the TOP 20 clusters of digital growth in the UK, with identified specialisms in software development and games development.

Source: Tech Nation 2015

Courses Location UCAS code UCAS tariff Duration Mode of study^ Foundation Degree in 2 years, Full-time, Bridlington G400 64 Computing Q 3 years Part-time

The awarding organisation for each course is indicated by the relevant symbol next to the course title. Please refer to page 5 for the key to validating organisations. 22 ^Refer to Page 4 for explanation of modes of study 23 CONSTRUCTION

Higher National qualifications are highly regarded in the construction industry and are for those who wish to develop their career beyond hands-on practical work and move into management or technician roles.

Useful across the built environment and construction sector, these Lisa Cunningham courses develop the higher level design and management skills Class of 2018 needed for roles in architectural HNC in Construction technology, quantity surveying, “I work in the industry at Spencer estimating, building surveying and Group in Hull, so I just wanted to get construction management. An a qualification that backs up and ever-growing industry in need of supports my job. The HNC gives skilled technicians and managers, you a broad insight into all different construction offers lucrative and areas of construction and a lot rewarding careers to those who can of knowledge about everything. I meet this demand. would recommend it to women in particular, I was really pleased to see two other women on the course with me, it wasn’t all men.” Steph Harris Class of 2018 HNC in Construction

“I work at East Riding Council in construction procurement so for me it was more about finding out about the actual construction, once I’ve finished my job. It’s already helped me get a promotion. I would definitely recommend to others as once you’ve got the qualification, it’s in your pocket, and gives you opportunities to apply for the higher level roles.”

24 25 60% 59% of projected of workers in skills shortages in construction recognise of 98%managers in construction are that they need more construction are expected to be in advanced qualifications satisfied with their managerial and to progress in their job in the industry. technical positions. career.

Sources: Universities UK, Supply and Demand for Higher- Level Skills, 2015 & CITB survey December 2016.

Courses Location UCAS code UCAS tariff Duration Mode of study^ HNC Construction and the Beverley K2L7 - 18 months Full-time Built Environment ◆ HNC in Civil Engineering ◆ Beverley - 18 months Full-time The awarding organisation for each course is indicated by the relevant symbol next to the course title. Please refer to page 5 for the key to validating organisations. 24 ^Refer to Page 4 for explanation of modes of study 25 EARLY YEARS, HEALTH AND CARE

Our early childhood degree courses are designed to support the development of practitioners who wish to work or who already work with children and families.

There is increasing demand for those with specialist knowledge in areas such as child development, special educational needs and well-being and Debbie Sturdy resilience. Our courses are designed Class of 2018 to provide deeper understanding BA (Hons) in Early Childhood and give students access to career Policy and Practice development opportunities, such as progression to teacher status or senior “The course helped me in so many roles within childcare settings. ways. Not only did it extend my knowledge in child development, Our Level Four Diploma in it also gave me so much more Therapeutic Counselling is a confidence in myself and my professional qualification for those academic abilities. The knowledge who wish to be recognised and I have gained continues to help me practice as a professional counsellor. within my role as an early years The course involves 100 hours of practitioner.” supervised placement.

Suzanne Thompson Class of 2018 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Policy and Practice

“At the start of the course I classed myself as ‘just a childminder’ and felt inadequate... during the degree my confidence has grown, and I now offer bespoke training, run workshops at conferences and represent child minders at meetings across the county.”

26 27 Courses Location UCAS code UCAS tariff Duration Mode of study^ Foundation Degree in 2 years, Full-time, Early Childhood Studies* Beverley XL35 72 Q 3 years Part-time

BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies* Beverley X320 96 1 year Full-time (Top-up) Q Level Four Diploma in Therapeutic Beverley 2 years Part-time Counselling ♣

*Subject to revalidation. The awarding organisation for each course is indicated by the relevant symbol next to the course title. Please refer to page 5 for the key to validating organisations. ^Refer to Page 4 for explanation of modes of study

Research has shown the huge positive impacts of graduate leadership on areas of child development such as early literacy and social development.

Nutbrown Review, 2012

26 27 ENGINEERING

The level of demand for qualified engineers is staggering. Our engineering courses are designed to meet this growing demand in industry for engineers qualified to level four in particular.

The courses provide higher- level technical skills and focus on providing students with the opportunity to develop a modern Jess Stork skill set relevant to today’s industry. The HNC focuses on design, Class of 2018 manufacture and maintenance, HNC in Engineering as well as developing broader “Sometimes people are really communication and employability surprised you’re a woman studying skills that will allow you to progress or working in engineering, people in your career, to technical or have joked about my choosing management roles. engineering as a woman and I can imagine it might put some girls off when choosing their options. I don’t think it’s really an issue to be a woman in engineering these days, though, or that you have to act or be a certain way.

I’ve found I really like teaching - I'm a trainee tutor at the moment. I teach the level 4 engineers the maths they need for their course, which includes algebra, trigonometry and calculus. I find it comes naturally to me, calculus is my favourite. Because I have done the HNC in Engineering myself I can put the maths into context. We tend to use real life scenarios and they have to figure out what maths they need.”

28 29 Courses Location UCAS code UCAS tariff Duration Mode of study^ Level Four Certificate in Advanced Automotive Beverley, 1 year Part-time Studies for Master Bridlington Technicians ●

Level Four BTEC Higher 1 year, Full-time, National Certificate in Beverley H1W3 96 2 years Part-time Engineering ◆

HND in Mechanical 1 year, Full-time, Beverley ME05 Engineering ◆ 2 years Part-time

EngineeringUK predicts an annual shortfall of 40,000 Level 4 qualified engineers across the UK

28 29 MANAGEMENT

Higher level management courses allow you to progress in your career, prepare you for operational and strategic management roles and give you a broad overview of business.

Prepare yourself for future leadership roles and develop the transferable skills organisations want to stay Tracy Westgarth successful, whether in the corporate Class of 2017 world or public/third sector. Most ILM Level Five NVQ Diploma in management degrees have a practical Management and Leadership approach, and ours are no exception.

Our foundation degrees were “The prospect of the extra study developed with the help of employers was daunting at first. I was to make sure that graduates leave us concerned about being able to with skills that make them extremely complete the course on top of my full employable. time job as Regional Manager with Parkinson’s UK. Once I met my tutor Our Foundation Degree in Public my fears were allayed, the evidence Service Management is designed required all related to my role and for those wishing to move into experience. I used my 1-2-1 sessions management roles or graduate to set targets and completed the programmes within the public sector. course ahead of the allowed time. It complements career paths into local government, emergency support Since then I haven’t looked back, services and healthcare administration I am now Area Development whilst also providing a solid Manager. The course gave me the grounding in areas of management. tools to analyse my work practise We also offer full progression to and was really helpful when our Honours Degree with our Level 6 Top charity was going through a period Up programme. of strategic change. The new found skills I had learnt helped me lead my team through that. The ILM Level 5 will stand me in good stead for my future career. It is a recognised qualification that affirms all of your experience. I saw it as an investment in my future.”

30 31 Demand for Demand for leisure Demand for corporate managers and directors will and sports managers higher level skills will increase by (levels 4-8) is increase by 16% by 2024 increasing. 31% by 2024

Source: Working Futures

UCAS UCAS Mode of Courses Location Duration code tariff study^ CIPD Level Five Certificate/ 30/39 Diploma in Human Resource Beverley Part-time Weeks Management D

Foundation Degree in Public Beverley, 2 years, Full time, 8L19 48 Service Management Q Bridlington 4 years Part-time

BA (Hons) Top Up in Public Beverley, 1 year, Full time, PSM2 Service Management Q Bridlington 2 years Part-time

Beverley, Bridlington, ILM Level Four NVQ Diploma 12-18 Employer Part-time in Management ◗ months premises/Location flexible, Hull

Beverley, ILM Level Five NVQ Bridlington, 12-18 Diploma in Management and Employer Part-time months Leadership ◗ premises/Location flexible, Hull

Beverley, ILM Level Seven NVQ Diploma Bridlington, 12-18 in Strategic Management and Employer Part-time months Leadership ◗ premises/Location flexible, Hull

30 31 MUSIC

When you join East Riding College to study music, you join a college situated in a region with a vibrant arts and culture scene.

Our specialist music department is based at our Hull site, right at the centre of a city which thrives following its reign as City of Culture 2017.

We have rehearsal space, a professional recording studio and our own record label ERC Academy Records. The industry-inspired programme of study features an artist development course and students have the opportunity to perform in a range of venues across the region. Jack Parker Class of 2017 HND in Music

“The course has helped me view my career from a business perspective and developed me as an artist. It gave me valuable experience in the recording studio and has provided me with performance opportunities throughout the region.

I’m now a self-employed musician, working on new music in my home studio and performing across the region and abroad.”

32 33 Since Hull was confirmed as the host of City of Culture 2017 in 2013, investment of more than £1bn has flowed into the city, creating thousands of jobs. Hull 2017’s legacy puts culture and arts at the heart of Hull’s regeneration. Source: UK City of Culture

UCAS UCAS Courses Location Duration Mode of study^ code tariff Level Four Higher National Certificate in Music (Music Hull W300 64 1 year Full-time and Audio Production) ◆ Level Five Higher National Diploma in Music (Music Hull 4T8X 64 1 year Full-time and Audio Production) ◆

Bernie Hilton 3rd Year Student BA (Hons) Social Science Social Science is the scientific study of human interaction, “The degree course has been society, culture and change. really good. The College has Scientific disciplines such as been fabulous, I couldn’t imagine psychology, sociology and studying anywhere else. criminology are used to examine Having the route all the way social identity, social control, from level two through to access globalisation and crime prevention. and degree level is excellent. Social scientists go on to work in I’ve had all the help I could areas such as social and community have wished for, I’ve felt very services, human resources, supported. education and the police, and help It has changed my life and I make the world safer and healthier. would recommend it to mature The work of social scientists students in particular.” influences our everyday lives and the future of our society, from crime to public health, education or economics.

34 35 People who graduate in social sciences are among the most likely to be employed of all graduates.

UCAS UCAS Courses Location Duration Mode of study^ code tariff BA (Hons) Social Science Q Beverley L300 48 3 years Full-time

A degree in sport is a great basis on which to build a career in the sports industry.

Jobs in sport that employ graduates are highly sought-after and like professional sport, the sports industry is very competitive.

The advantage of a foundation degree is that it is developed in line with the industry’s needs and is more practical in nature.

Our degree programme gives you a good grounding in a wide spectrum Callum Ewing and of disciplines within sport, covering Alex Davies anatomy, psychology, coaching and injury treatment as well as fitness Class of 2017 training and nutrition. BSc Sports Coaching and Health Sciences (Top Up) Successful students have Both Callum and Alex received first progressed to a range of further class honours in their BSc Sports study and careers. Coaching and Health Sciences degrees.

Alex Davies “I’m pleased with my result after all the hard work. I took up the foundation degree initially, to improve my career prospects, but I feel like I’ve learned so much more along the way.”

Callum Ewing “I’d recommend the route we took to anyone who thinks they may have left it too late to do a degree. We managed to work, study and get the best result possible. I don’t know whether I could have done that at 18!”

36 37 UCAS UCAS Courses Location Duration Mode of study^ code tariff Foundation Degree Beverley, 2 years, Full-time, in Sport, Exercise and C600 48 Bridlington 4 years part-time Health Sciences Q

BSc (Hons) Sports Beverley, 1 year, 2 Full-time, Coaching and Health CC60 Bridlington years part-time Sciences (Top-up) Q

Sport is a £20bn industry, and is outpacing the rates of growth in other industries. Cycling alone is thought to contribute £3bn to economy.

Source: Deloitte 36 37 TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Teacher Training and Education at East Riding College has the feel and approach of a teacher training college.

There is a full range of courses to choose from, with routes to qualified teacher learning and skills status (QTLS).

Teacher training courses are taught through a mixture of workshops, micro teaching sessions, taught lessons, lectures and independent learning. All of the courses are focussed on practical teaching and where applicable, the College will help you organise a suitable work Sean O’Callaghan placement. Class of 2017 Pre-Service Professional Graduate Certificate in Education

“East Riding College was very welcoming. My tutors made me feel wanted and at ease. They understood that I was away from home and didn’t know much about the area and they helped me get a placement.

The course has improved my teaching practice and built my confidence as a teacher. I would recommend the College to anyone considering a PGCE, as there is always help at hand. I can safely say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”

38 39 As well as job satisfaction from inspiring others and passing on your skills and expertise, teaching offers great employment prospects, competitive salaries and job security. 95% of newly qualified teachers were employed in a teaching role within six months of completing training. Source: Department for Education

UCAS UCAS Mode of Courses Location Duration code tariff study^ Pre-Service Certificate Beverley, in Education (Education, 1 year Full-time Bridlington Training and Skills Sector) Q

Pre-Service Professional Graduate Certificate in Beverley, 1 year Full-time Education (Education, Bridlington Training and Skills Sector) Q

In-Service Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Beverley, and Professional Graduate 2 years Part-time Bridlington Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) ❖

Foundation Degree in 2 years Full-time Beverley 4P2A Learning Support Q 3 years Part-time

Induction/tutorials: Beverley or Bridlington plus BA (Hons) Education and Saturday day 2 years Part-time Professional Development ❖ schools at the University of Huddersfield Beverley, Masters in Education Q 2 years Part-time Bridlington

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