Higher Education

Course Guide 2021

1 Welcome Church Street campus Contents

We are delighted you are considering Barnsley College Higher Education Why study Higher Education? 4 Animal Management 26-27 (HE) as the next step on the journey to your chosen career. Why choose Barnsley College? 5 Art and Design 28-29 Everything we do here puts our students first. Our mission is to give you the Feel at home in Barnsley 6-7 Business 30-31 skills and support you need to go on to achieve great things. Campus overview 8-9 Childcare and Education Professions 32-33 Fees and finance 10 Construction 34-35 This guide outlines the HE courses we offer, these are undergraduate courses including degrees, HNC/Ds and Higher Level Apprenticeships. Find the right course for you 11 Games Design 36-37 Entry requirements 12-13 Health and Social Care 38-39 Our undergraduate courses are structured to maximise your development How to apply 14-15 Music 40-41 and give you the knowledge you’ll need to progress on to further study or get a job in the industry you choose. Many courses include work placements Higher Level Apprenticeships 16 Public Services and Criminology 42-43 so you will gain real-life industry experience and have a CV to be proud of Not got the qualifications you need? 17 Sport, Health and Physical Activity 44-45 when you graduate. Part-time courses 18 Travel and Tourism Management (Events) 46-47 Facilities and support 19 You will be taught in excellent facilities by expert staff who are passionate How to find us 48-49 about their subjects and you will enjoy a great level of contact with tutors Students’ Union Barnsley 20 throughout your course. Most of our HE courses are taught at our Church Accommodation 20 Street campus, but we also have campuses throughout the town centre for Enterprise 21 our Further Education students which HE students can make use of. See Sports Academy 22 page 8 for a map. Visit us 23 You’ll be able to get in touch with tutors when you need to and won’t 2020/21 Open Day dates be just another student in a group of hundreds. Many students say this will be announced on personal touch is the reason they chose to study here rather than anywhere our website: else. www.barnsley.ac.uk/ highereducation Barnsley is a student friendly, vibrant town just a short distance from Sheffield and Leeds. It is close to both the M1 motorway and some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside, so it’s a great place to be while you Saturday 27 June 2020 study – whatever your interests are. Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm This guide covers everything you need to know about studying with us, Monday 17 August 2020 from the courses we offer to the facilities we provide, plus guidance on how Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm to apply and information on fees and finance. Open days and drop-in sessions are a great way to find out more about HE at Barnsley College and we would encourage you to visit and find out all you need to know. You can meet the tutors, tour the campus and take a look around Barnsley town centre.

2 3 Why study Why choose Higher Education? Barnsley College?

Excellent facilities • Expert academic staff. Expand your career choices • Professional experience through placements. Music - access to mixing desks and recording studios. Competition in the job market is fierce and a higher level • Competitive course fees. Art - access to workshops and studios dedicated to course gives you the best possible chance in your career. We work with some excellent academic partners. Our different disciplines. Many employers look for graduates to fill vacancies and degree programmes are validated by the University of Hull, having a qualification under your belt can open more doors. Animal Management – students will be based at our Leeds Trinity University and Sheffield Hallam University – working farm and visitor attraction. Increase earning potential great partnerships dedicated to delivering a quality Sport - make use of the great facilities at Honeywell experience to our students. Details of the validating partner On average, graduates earn £10,000 a year more than Sports campus. are given on each course page. non graduates.* Learning environment Small and friendly HE campus Learn about what you love • Supportive and helpful. • Smaller class sizes. Explore your chosen course in detail and learn the specialist • Depending on your subject you could be learning in • You can get in touch with tutors as and when required. skills and knowledge related to your subject. different environments such as art studios or recording • No waiting around to use equipment. Develop key skills studios. • Support Services are all in one building making them • Different types of assessments including essays, reports, easily accessible. Learn transferable skills such as time management, problem presentations and work placements. solving and communication. You will also use your initiative • More independent learning/self-study giving you the Barnsley and learn to make your own decisions. opportunity to find your own sources of information and • Student friendly vibrant town with great nightlife. Become more independent analyse them for your assignments. • Located a short distance from Sheffield and Leeds. • Easily accessible from the M1. You will manage your own time, money and workloads. Our undergraduate courses • Located close to some of the UK’s most Meet new people • Designed to maximise your development and provide you spectacular countryside. with the skills you will need to progress onto further study Make new friends, join societies and clubs and have fun! or start your career in your chosen industry. • High academic standards.

*Department for Education - Graduate labour market statistics 2018.

4 5 Feel at home in Barnsley

Barnsley is a great place to live and study with lots going on. It’s friendly, easy on the pocket and if you want to venture out of the town, you’re on the doorstep of many other exciting places.

Barnsley has a vibrant arts and cultural scene with something Barnsley has a great music scene with lots of gigs taking There are plenty of shops in Barnsley town centre from Boots and Barnsley offers a range of sporting activities. Honeywell for everyone. The town’s theatres, The Academy Theatre, place. If you love music festivals then you can visit Primark to Next as well as a range of boutique shops and a market Sports Village offers a gym and a range of exercise classes The Lamproom, the Electric Theatre and the Civic, show both Underneath the Stars and the award-winning Tramlines hall, all within walking distance of Barnsley College. at competitive prices. amateur and professional performances throughout the year. festival in nearby Sheffield. Meadowhall, a large indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, is only a Barnsley Metrodome offers bowling, swimming and a gym. The Cooper Gallery displays work by local talent as well as There are many bars, pubs and restaurants to enjoy during short distance away by train, bus or car. The venue also hosts a number of sporting events including renowned artists. your time here whether you fancy a quick snack from Subway, darts, wrestling and snooker. The Glass Works is a £180m development scheme that will The Experience Barnsley museum and discovery centre brings a pub meal at Wetherspoons or a slice of homemade cake in transform Barnsley town centre, The Glass Works will provide a If you are a football fan then Barnsley FC’s Oakwell stadium the history of the town to life through photography, films and the Victorian Tea Rooms. You don’t have to go far to get great food and drink either as our HE campus has its own café, Zest. modern, contemporary retail and leisure destination, containing is less than a mile from the College. centuries-old artefacts. new shops, restaurants, a cinema and bowling alley whilst The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is nearby and features work from complimenting the traditions of Barnsley’s historic markets. a variety of artists in both indoor and outdoor settings. Some of the businesses that have already opened are: • The Light Box - a new library and community space • JD Sports • The Market Kitchen - an independent food court • The new Market Hall

6 7 Church Street campus Saturday 27 June 2020 (Main HE campus) Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Wigfield Farm HUDDERSFIELD ROAD Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Worsbrough 3 miles

CHURCH STREET Barnsley Town Old Mill Lane Hall campus

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Transport Interchange Honeywell Sports Academy Campus Overview Campus

8 9 Fees and finance Find the right

Our tuition fees are £5,995* per year for full-time courses. Help for parents course for you Part-time course fees are calculated on a course-by-course The Childcare Grant and Parents’ Learning Allowance can basis. help parents to balance the cost of childcare and study. Students with an adult who depends on them financially Deciding which course to choose can be daunting but we have How does the fee system work? may also be eligible for Adult Dependants’ Grant. a wide range so there is sure to be something to suit you. Eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from We offer the following: Student Finance England at the same time as applying for For more information on any aspect of student finance, other maintenance support. call Student Finance England on 0300 100 0607 Undergraduate degrees or go to: www.gov.uk/student-finance These are Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) or Bachelor of There are no up-front fees to pay and you will only start Science with Honours (BSc Hons). Which one you graduate with repaying your student loan once you have left College and Remember depends on the course you choose. are earning over £25,000 a year. • You may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra Foundation degrees, Higher National Certificates For more repayment information visit: money on top of this, for example if you’re on a low (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk income, are disabled or have children. You can usually do a final year top-up after successfully • Students don’t pay – graduates pay. You only begin to pay completing a foundation degree or a HND to be awarded Help with living costs back your loan once you start working and earn more than You may be eligible for financial support with living costs £25,000 per year. with a degree. through a Maintenance Loan. The amount that students • On average English resident graduates earn £10,000 more receive depends on their total annual household income. a year than non-graduates.** Higher Level Apprenticeships Higher Level Apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) For up-to-date information go to: study. You combine work with study to gain skills, knowledge and www.gov.uk/student-finance If you’re a student with a learning difficulty, health problem work experience which provides the opportunity to improve your or disability then you can apply for DSAs to cover some of career prospects. Please go to page 16 for further information. the extra costs you may have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. You can get For more information on any of our courses visit: the allowances on top of your other student finance and you www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation will not need to repay a DSA. Saturday 27 June 2020 call 01226 216 123 or email [email protected] Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm If you’re a part-time student your course intensity, how long Monday 17 August 2020 your course takes to complete each year compared to an Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm equivalent full-time course, can affect how much you get.

*Based on 2019 entry **Office for National Statistics 10 11 Entry

A Level UCAS Tariff UCAS tariff BTEC/Level 3 qualification grades requirements grades points points Extended 90 Credit Subsidiary A* 56 Diploma Certificate Diploma Diploma Diploma D*D*D* 168 Each of our courses has its own entry requirements UCAS Tariff A 48 D*D*D 160 which you can find on our website www.barnsley.ac.uk/ We use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service highereducation. Make sure you check these carefully as D*DD 152 (UCAS) Tariff system for our entry requirements. You can B 40 some have specific subject or grade requirements. find the number of UCAS points required for our courses at DDD 144 www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation DDM 128 C 32 We consider every application individually so if you don’t DMM D*D* 112 meet the requirements please do get in touch with us as it UCAS points are most commonly gained through A Levels D*D 104 may be that you have work or voluntary experience or other D 24 or BTEC/Level 3 qualifications and the Tariff tables for these MMM DD 96 qualifications that can be accepted instead. can be seen on the following page. D*D* 84 E 16 We welcome students of all ages; it’s never too late to The College does not make unconditional offers to MMP DM 80 learn. For advice on entry requirements, call us on applicants who have not already achieved the entry AS Level D*D 78 01226 216 123. requirements. grades DD 72 MPP MM 64 A 20 DM 60 D* 56 B 16 PPP MP MM D 48 MP 36 C 12 If you don’t currently PP M 32 meet the entry D* 28 requirements for a course, D 10 PP D 24 we offer a wide range of P M 16 Access to HE courses. E 6 See page 17 for a P 8 full list of our access courses. To see UCAS Tariff tables for other qualifications, go to www.ucas.com or call us on 01226 216 123.

12 13 How to UCAS applications 2020 UCAS 2021 applications open. deadline. Submit your 15 We usually have spaces available so you will still application via UCAS at SEP JAN be able to apply to the apply www.ucas.com College after this date.

Full-time applicants Part-time applications and Once you have applied to study HE at Barnsley College you will Higher Level Apprenticeships be invited to an informal interview where you will have the To apply for these courses, go to opportunity to take a campus tour as well as chat to our tutors www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation to find out more information about your course. or contact our Admissions team on 2021 2021 01226 216 106 Decision deadline Barnsley College We will communicate with you regularly throughout the whole Your offer needs to be will confirm all application process, from interview to offer and enrolment. decided by this date. For more information on all our courses and the UCAS MAY offers. MAR course codes, which you will need when applying, If your current school or college is registered with UCAS just ask please go to your tutor or careers advisor for help. If you’re not in the UK you www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation can apply online through UCAS independently. or call 01226 216 123

The Barnsley College institution code is B13. You will need this when completing your application.

The UCAS website provides full instructions on the application process www.ucas.com 2021 2021 Start of Enrolment SEP SEP first term.

Don’t worry if you miss the 15 January UCAS deadline, we usually still have places available on most courses after this date but please apply as soon as possible.

14 15 Higher Level Not got the Apprenticeships qualifications Higher Level Apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time study. You you need? combine work with study to gain skills, knowledge and work experience which provides the opportunity to improve your career prospects.

You can study a Higher Level Apprenticeship at Levels 4 and 5. You will Barnsley College offers Access to Higher Education (HE) study part-time at college and spend the rest of the time at your Diplomas to prepare you for HE study in the following workplace. subjects:

We offer the following Higher • Professional Accounting Taxation • Art and Design Level Apprenticeships: Technician (Level 4) • Business • Associate Project Manager (Level 4) • Retail Manager (Level 4) • Computing • Building Services Engineering • School Business Professional (Level 4) • Creative Digital Skills (TV, Film and Games) Technician (Level 4) • Software Developer (Level 4) • Criminal Justice and Policing • Health Science Professions • Business Administrator (Level 4) Key benefits of a Higher Level • Construction Design and Build • Hospitality and Tourism Apprenticeship: Technician (Level 4) • Humanities and Social Science • Popular Music (subject to validation) • Construction Site Engineering • Earn a salary. • Sport Technician (Level 4) • Receive training. • Construction Site Supervision (Level 4) • Get practical work experience. For more information on Access to Higher • Cyber Security Technologist (Level 4) • Learn job/industry related skills. Education (HE) Diplomas contact: • Data Analyst (Level 4) • Develop your career. 01226 216 123 or • Healthcare Assistant Practitioner • Increase future earning potential. [email protected] (Level 5) • Network Engineer (Level 4) We regularly update our apprenticeship • Operations/Departmental Manager course list. So visit: (Level 5) www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the current listings

To find out more contact us 01226 216 123 or www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

16 17 Part-time Facilities and courses Support

Barnsley College also offers part-time higher level To make your time with us the best it can be, we have a Student Services courses which are perfect for anyone wanting to fit in range of facilities and support services to assist you in Whether you need advice about student finance, your studies. studying around their current employment or family accommodation, or careers information, advice and commitments. guidance, our Student Services team can help. We also offer Library and Computing Centre referrals to health and wellbeing services within Barnsley Our fully equipped Library and Computing Centre houses College. Friendly staff are here to help you with all aspects You will learn the key principles and skills in the subject that you thousands of books and journals. You will find books, of campus life and you can see an advisor in a one-to-one have chosen to study, therefore increasing your employability computers with specialist software and quiet study appointment or attend a drop-in session. potential. areas to help you get the most out of your subject. Whether you are looking for a change in career, want to enhance Disability and Dyslexia Service your career prospects or want to feel more confident in your Study support We offer a range of support and flexible study strategies current job role then studying one of the subjects below could Our Study Skills team can help you with research, to any student who has a disability, a specific learning be the perfect option. time-management, revision techniques, referencing difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or a chronic and assignment writing skills. You can drop-in for a health condition, including any mental health issues • Accounting one-off session or make an advance booking. such as depression or anxiety. • Animal Management • Business For more information contact The service includes assistance with individual Disabled • Construction [email protected] or call in and see the Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications and access to • Education and Training team at the Library and Computing Centre. a confidential one-to-one discussion with the advisor • Management as a means of tailoring support to match exactly how • Sport you work. • Travel and Tourism For more information please contact us on: For more information on any of these 01226 216 782 subjects please contact: [email protected] www.barnsley.ac.uk/part-time 01226 216 123 [email protected]

18 19 The Students’ Union (SU) is here to represent, support and advise you on all aspects of campus life, ensuring Enterprise you have the best possible experience during your The award winning Enterprise department has a number of innovative time at Barnsley College. programmes, initiatives and projects on offer for students to get involved in which include masterclasses and industry events. When you enrol you will automatically become a member of the SU which is led by students - the Students’ Union Committee - who are These sessions include involvement from industry experts and employers, elected by you and supported by our Students’ Union staff. providing you with practical and current know-how for increasing your chances of gaining employment whilst studying or after completing your The SU Committee works in partnership with Barnsley College to course. They also encourage you to think about the skills you have, how represent student views through our Student Voice system, organise you can develop them or gain new skills. fundraising events and awareness campaigns. See more at: BCEF Opportunities Fund – sponsored by ASOS This funding can be accessed by students who wish to carry out /BarnsleySU @Barnsley_SU exceptional work experience or employability experiences. Previous students have undertaken work experience placements in other countries, including Canada and Australia.

iTrust iTrust offers grant funding and access to information and guidance, as well as local industry mentors for students considering business start-up. So far, iTrust has had a number of successful start-up businesses in the creative, media and service sectors including photographers, accessory Accommodation designers and media specialists. For more information on how the Enterprise Department could help you build skills and realise your potential, contact us on: There is a variety of accommodation available in and You can also register to receive details of new properties 01226 216 411 or [email protected] around the town centre, from terraced houses to as they become available. apartments, so it won’t be hard to find a place to live. Whilst we endeavour to provide students with Job Shop The Job Shop can help you with anything relating to careers information, information regarding accommodation in Barnsley, StudentPad: advice and guidance: StudentPad is an online platform where landlords the College has no contractual or other relationship with • CVs advertise their student accommodation. private accommodation providers. You should read contracts carefully and, if necessary, take independent • Interviews www.barnsleystudentpad.co.uk/accommodation legal advice before entering into any agreement. • Job applications • Enterprise and business start-up advice 01226 216 732 or [email protected]

20 21 Visit us

Join us at one of our Open Days to explore the campus, meet the tutors and get more information on the courses you are interested in studying.

You can find out about student finance, fees, accommodation and student life. While you’re here you can take a walk into the town Sports centre and see the array of bars, restaurants and shops that Barnsley has to offer. Academy Our Open Days are on: • Saturday 27 June 2020, 11.00am - 2.00pm 2020/21 Open Day dates • Monday 17 August 2020, 3.00pm - 7.00pm will be announced on our website: To attend any of our Open Days, please register at www.barnsley.ac.uk/ If you are a talented athlete with the passion to develop www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation highereducation your skills, then Barnsley College Sports Academy could be the ideal destination.

The state-of-the-art sports facilities at Honeywell Sports Drop-in sessions campus include a 3G pitch, multi-use games area, indoor If you can’t make it to an Open Day, we offer drop-in visits for sports arenas, two gyms and a fitness studio. anyone who would like to take a look around the campus, meet the tutors and find out more about the courses we offer. Sports Performance Academies include Football, Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Refereeing and an Individual Athlete It’s really easy to arrange, just call 01226 216 829 Academy. with the date and time that you’d like to come and let us know what subject/s you are interested in. For more information on Barnsley Sports Academy visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/bsa We’ll offer you an alternative if we can’t accommodate you on your preferred date. For information on how to find us, please turn to page 48.

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24 25 Higher Education Saturday 27 June 2020 Animal 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Management We aim to develop your understanding of the animal management industry and will provide you with opportunities to observe, practice and develop the skills of an animal management practitioner.

You will gain a more in-depth understanding of animals and their environment and cover topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behaviour, Health and Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Aquatic Ecology, Genetics, Biological Principles, Research Project. Undergraduate You could progress onto careers such as: courses offered: • Zoo Keeper Animal Management • Animal Welfare Officer Foundation Degree* • Kennels/Cattery Manager • Animal Technician

Millie “The tutors are friendly and care about you doing well. I enjoy all aspects of the course but Harvey what I enjoy most is the practical experience and being able to work with a wide range of Animal animals on the farm.” Management

Whether it’s wildlife conservation, charity work or healthcare that appeals to you, there is a range *Validated by For more detailed information about our courses, visit of rewarding careers focused on the care and www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. preservation of animals.** **www.prospects.co.uk

26 27 “My parents are artists so I grew up in an Liz Ashton “I enjoy having the freedom to be environment that was very experimental. My creative and find it really liberating. grandad gave me a camera when I was eight Art and Design Fine Art I particularly like creating art based and the rest is history. Practice on the Barnsley community.” Art and Design encompasses a host of creative subjects, “I have had work published in a range of magazines including Black and White taught in fully equipped studios and workshops. Our Photography Magazine.” programmes are practice based with theoretical modules Staff Profile to create a diverse, engaging and independent higher Evan Wood Studied Fine Art Photography at: education experience that changes each day. Art and Design Glasgow School of Art and a Master’s degree in Curriculum Leader Photography at De Montfort University. From ceramic workshops and Mac suites to virtual reality, Barnsley College offers quality facilities purpose-built for you to complete and broaden your studies. Creative and critical thinking are encouraged by our team of artists and experienced lecturing staff who push you to unlock and develop conceptual, creative and practical skills.

Students embarking on Art and Design programmes take advantage of a range of local and national exhibitions and are invited to participate in annual residential visits. These are implemented to develop your knowledge and cultural understanding whilst allowing you to draw inspiration and ideas to pollinate your developing practice.

Our aim is to provide you with the best start on the career ladder, preparing you for a job in your chosen creative industry and ensuring you finish an undergraduate Undergraduate programme with an overflowing portfolio of work that courses offered: you are proud to hand out to prospective employers, gallery owners or funding bodies. • Fine Art Practice BA (Hons)* *Validated by You could progress onto careers such as: • Fine Art Practice BA (Hons) Top-up* • Junior Graphic Designer • Advertising Art Director • Web Designer • Teacher In 2018 the creative industries grew jobs by 1.6 • Photographer per cent, compared to the UK-wide employment For more detailed information about our courses, visit • Ceramicist increase of 0.8 per cent.** www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. • Printmaker ** ‘Creative industries growth surge continues’ - www.thecreativeindustres.co.uk

2828 29 Higher Education Saturday 27 June 2020 11.00am - 2.00pm Business Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Business is one of the most popular areas of study amongst undergraduates. It opens doors to a wide range of careers and further study as all businesses need professional and qualified employees.

Our part-time business courses will prepare you for your future career. You will study a range of topics including finance, marketing and human resources whilst gaining many transferable skills sought after by employers including analytical thinking, communication skills and team work. Part-time You could progress onto careers such as: undergraduate We also offer Higher Apprenticeships: courses offered: • Business Advisor • Business Administration • Data Analyst • Business Foundation • Management and Leadership • Marketing Manager Degree* • Operations/Departmental Manager Apply direct at: • Professional Accounting Taxation Technician • Payroll Manager www.barnsley.ac.uk/ • Project Manager highereducation • Retail Manager

Take a look at website for more exciting courses coming soon: www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation Tara “I’d recommend studying the course as Butters its very structured, the teachers are lovely Did you know..? Level 4 Professional and it’s a great place to learn. My tutor We offer a Accounting/Taxation uses a variety of teaching styles and I’m Business Access to Technician enjoying learning new things.” Apprenticeship HE Diploma which Standard offers progression to this course. Sheffield City Region is currently home to approximately 68,000 businesses which have *Validated by created and sustained approximately 700,000 For more detailed information about our courses, visit jobs.** www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. ** ‘Shape your future in South Yorkshire’ – Higher Education Progression Partnership

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Saturday 27 June 2020 Childcare and Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Education Professions Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Our undergraduate courses offer you the opportunity to excel in areas such as early years, education, learning support, and supporting children, young people and families.

Whether you’re starting out in a new direction or building on your current qualifications and experience, our Childcare and Education Professions courses will help you achieve your goals.

Our staff are experts in their field and will prepare you for careers such as: • Early Years Professional Status • Infant and primary school teaching or learning support • Social work Undergraduate • Teaching/training in the Lifelong Learning sector courses “Whilst growing up my mum was • Youth and community work See listed courses a childminder, so from being 11 Undergraduate courses offered: in our subject info years of age there were always small children in the house. During • Diploma in Education and Training** the school holidays, my mum ran • Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up* the local holiday clubs so I always • Education Studies BA (Hons) Top-up* helped out. • Professional Practice: Supporting Young People, Children and Families Staff Profile “I have worked as a Special Needs BA (Hons) Top-up* Ian Palmer Nursery Nurse, and worked for Barnardo’s in some of their inner-city • Professional Practice: Supporting Children and Families in Social Con- HE Pathway Leader provision.” texts Foundation Degree* • Professional Practice: Supporting Early Years Foundation Degree* Studied Early Years at: • Professional Practice: Supporting Learning and Additional Needs The University of Huddersfield Foundation Degree*

Toni “I enjoy gaining new skills to help me with my career. Working in this sector can be very The laid back yet professional approach that tutors rewarding. You will see children Addy take in order to teach us is definitely what I enjoy most succeed in their development, about the course. I cannot fault the education studies becoming more confident and For more detailed information about our courses, visit Supporting www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. department at all; they are completely approachable independent learners. Early Years and never hesitate to help.”

3232 ** Awarded by TQUK 33 Saturday 27 June 2020 Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Construction Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Construction is a modern, highly efficient industry which requires professionals at all levels in diverse areas of expertise. Demand for graduates with specialist skills and knowledge relating to construction is high and is likely to remain so in the foreseeable future.

Our construction courses can be studied on a part-time basis or as a Higher Level Apprenticeship. They will help you to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as building measurement, cost studies, environmental science, project management, construction materials and specifications as well as sustainability and modern methods of construction. Undergraduate You could progress onto careers such as: courses offered: “I started out working at Arnold Laver designing kitchens in my • • Architect Construction early twenties. I then progressed • Project Manager and the Built to working for small architects’ Environment HNC* • Building Services Engineer practices and later moved onto • Construction larger firms and larger projects. • Construction Manager Management • Quantity Surveyor Higher Level Staff Profile “After the economic downturn in Apprenticeship 2008 I decided to get a job as a Craig Support Worker which was looking after disabled people for about 18 Goodall months. This is when I got into lecturing and have been in this line Construction HE “I currently work as an Assistant Quantity of work ever since.” Devon Surveyor and one of the reasons I chose this Teaching Associate Burley course is because it can be studied Studied Sustainable Architecture at: part-time which means that I can fit it in The University of Huddersfield. around my job. You get the chance to study a Construction range of modules including design packages and the Built such as Autodesk Revit and I am getting the Environment technical knowledge to help me in my job.” The property and construction sector has an economic For more detailed information about our courses, visit output of almost £1.4 billion and employs over 40,000 www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. people in the Sheffield City Region.** **Sheffield City Region Growth Hub

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Higher Education Saturday 27 June 2020 11.00am - 2.00pm Games Design Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm If you want to reach the highest level in Games Design, Barnsley College has the staff, facilities and equipment to help you get there.

Studying Games Design with us offers you an ideal opportunity to acquire the necessary transferable skills to work in the creative side of games design. You will study a variety of subjects and skills ranging from 3D game modelling, 2D game art, digital animation and 3D game prototype development through to games design theory and games mechanics.

Our computer labs are a creative student’s dream, offering high specification machines running the latest industry standard software.

Not only will you experience the highest quality facilities and equipment throughout your time at Barnsley College, but Undergraduate your teaching staff have years of industry experience and courses offered: are on hand to offer support and guidance throughout your degree and beyond. • Games Design Foundation Degree* You could progress onto careers such as: • 2D or 3D Artist • Level Designer • Concept Artist • Animator

Connor “The course covers everything I need to know about games design as a The creative and digital sectors have grown faster Bailey student. There are lots of resources in the Sheffield City Region than anywhere else in For more detailed information about our courses, visit Games Design to use such as the Learning Resource the UK.** Centre, good equipment and the www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. **Sheffield City Region Growth Hub support is great.”

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Higher Education Saturday 27 June 2020 Health and 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Social Care By studying with us you will combine health and social care education with either existing employment or work placements to develop your skills and competencies for a wide range of roles across health, social or community care sectors. For those who are not in employment, you will be provided with a placement in a suitable health, social or community care role, which We also offer Higher Apprenticeships: will allow you to develop the necessary skills and competencies • Dental Practice Manager alongside your academic studies to complete your course. • Healthcare Assistant Practitioner* Future job roles following the completion of • Health and Social Care Leadership the course could be: and Management • Clinical Support Worker Undergraduate • Healthcare Science Associate • Family Support Worker courses offered: • Social Care Manager • Rehabilitation Assistant • Professional Practice in Health and Social Care You could also progress onto careers such as: Foundation Degree* • Adult Nursing • Paramedic Practice • Physiotherapy • Social Work On successfully completing your Foundation Degree, you could study a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care Studies (Top-up), taught at the validating university.

Ellie “The tutors are always there to Jarman help and offer great advice. I Nationally, the health and social care sector will enjoy working on projects with need up to 650,000 more workers by 2035 to meet my friends and the course is full Professional For more detailed information about our courses, visit of interesting modules that will growing demand for care and support, including Practice in Health help me reach my full potential.” work both in the independent sector and NHS.** www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. and Social Care ** ‘Shape your future in South Yorkshire’ – Higher Education Progression Partnership 3838 39 Saturday 27 June 2020 Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Music Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Popular Music (Performance or Production Routes)

If you want to hit the right note in the music industry, Barnsley College can open doors to a multitude of careers as our course provides opportunities to develop a broad range of both practical and academic skills.

Our Music course (Performance or Production Routes) will prepare you for a career in the music industry or progression onto higher level academic study or training. We have four well-equipped practice rooms and two large performance areas home to four professional standard recording studios and a Mac suite equipped with industry standard software such as Pro Tools, Logic and “I have always loved music and have grown up in a musical Ableton Live. household. Music always seemed like a natural choice for me and The work that you will produce on this course is deemed to be of being able to teach it is a pleasure. a professional standard within the music industry, allowing you to My freelance work is mainly within work professionally in your final year work experience. Staff Profile the area of music and it’s used as a means of therapeutic intervention. My You could progress onto careers such as: Undergraduate passion for this has led me towards courses offered: Susan my PhD research, which I’m • Live Sound Engineer Donnelly completing at the University of • Music Producer • Popular Music Leeds.” Music HE Pathway • Media Composer (Performance and Production routes) Leader Studied BA (Hons) in Music and a • Events Promoter BA (Hons)* Master’s in Contemporary Performing Arts (Music) at: The University of Leeds. Libby “I really enjoy the relaxed environment Driscoll at College. I feel that staff can be really Music is worth £4.4 billion to the *Validated by encouraging without putting pressure on you UK economy and the Creative and they are so helpful. Mostly, I enjoy the Popular Industries currently employ 1 in For more detailed information about our courses, visit people at College and the opportunities I get to Music expand my knowledge of music in practice.” every 11 people.** www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. **‘UK Music Careers Information’ – www.ukmusic.org

40 41 Higher Education Saturday 27 June 2020 11.00am - 2.00pm Public Services Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm and Criminology Our Public Service courses aim to provide you with the skills, experience and knowledge so you can develop a career within the Public Service Sector. These revolutionary HE courses give you the opportunity to gain work experience in criminal justice settings. Practical assessments are also integrated into the courses where you are expected to take part in the de-escalation of offenders in a given scenario.

Areas you will study include conflict management, criminology, crime and criminal behaviour, offender risk management and community safety and development.

You will spend time in lectures and seminars, going on trips and visits Undergraduate to public sector areas of interest and hearing from industry specialist courses offered: speakers and lecturers. We currently have strong industry connections • Leadership and Management with West Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Police, Wakefield Prison, in Public Services BA (Hons) Doncaster Prison, Rampton High Security Hospital among many others. Top-Up**

You could progress onto careers such as: Coming • Crime prevention • Counter terrorism soon • Community support • Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Foundation • Intelligence • Probation Service Degree • Prison Service • Policing

Staff Profile “I developed a career within the forensic mental health services, working at Rampton High Security Hospital, The public sector makes up a large Luke which caters for some of the country’s most dangerous amount of the UK workforce and Hellewell and prolific offenders. I gained specialist training and has a massive 5.4 million employees **Validated by experience in hostage negotiation and riot instructing.” For more detailed information about our courses, visit Public Services across the UK, which accounts for www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. HE Pathway Studied Criminology and Social Policy 17.1% of people in employment.* Leader at The Open University * ‘Shape your future in South Yorkshire’ – Higher Education Progression Partnership 4242 43 Saturday 27 June 2020 Sport, Health and Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Physical Activity

If you have a real passion for health, coaching, physical activity or sports development and are looking to turn this commitment into a career we have the course for you. Our degree programmes will help you to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as critical issues in physical education, special populations and physical activity, exercise, health and technology, healthy environments, psychology of physical activity and fundamentals of teaching and coaching. You could also become part of the Barnsley Sports Academy where we are committed to supporting elite athletes and combining sporting Our Higher Education Sport Pathways and academic excellence. You will spend some of your time at our Honeywell Sports campus where facilities include a 3G pitch, a BA (Hons) in Sport, BSC (Hons) Physical multi-use games area, indoor sports arenas, two gyms and a fitness Physical Education or Activity, Health and studio. and Health (Top-up)* Exercise (Top-up)* You could progress onto careers such as: Level 6 • Teacher in Primary, Secondary or FE/HE Education • Lifestyle and Health Practitioner or Personal Trainer Foundation Degree* Foundation Degree* • Community coaching and sports development (Coaching, Physical (Physical Activity, • Public and Mental Health Practitioner Education and Health and Exercise)

Undergraduate courses offered: Level 5 Sports Development) Level 5 • Coaching, Physical Education and Sport Development Foundation Degree* • Physical Activity, Health and Exercise Foundation Degree* Matthew “I enjoy learning the relevant topics that will • Physical Activity, Health and Exercise BSc (Hons) Top-up* help me in my future career and improve my skills regarding coaching. I appreciate the • Sport, Physical Education and Health BA (Hons) Top-up* Foster approachability and helpfulness of the staff Sport and the relationships I have built with my With strong links to the travel and tourism sector and fellow students.” healthcare roles such as Physiotherapist and Fitness Instructor For more detailed information about our courses, visit (often with progression to management level), a career in Sport www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. and Active Leisure offers a range of interesting opportunities.** *Validated by ** ‘Shape your future in South Yorkshire’ – Higher Education Progression Partnership 4444 45 Saturday 27 June 2020 Travel and Tourism Higher Education 11.00am - 2.00pm Monday 17 August 2020 Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm Management (Events)

The world of travel and tourism is a dynamic and challenging industry to work in and offers a wide variety of employment opportunities at both supervisory and managerial level in sectors associated with transport, tour operations, events and visitor attractions.

Our course will help you to develop knowledge and skills in “I love teaching at the College as areas such as managing the customer experience, tour Undergraduate we live in an area which has the courses offered: potential for massive tourism operations, and conference and event management. growth. International Travel You could progress onto careers such as: and Tourism “Having taught Business and Tourism at both secondary schools and • Aviation and cabin crew Management (Events) HNC/D* Staff Profile colleges I decided to spend some • Event management time back in the industry working as a • Marketing and promotions Andrew transport manager and then overseas • Tour operations Hallott as a holiday rep in Greece and Spain.” • Travel and hospitality management Travel and Tourism HE Studied Travel and Tourism at: Teaching Associate Nottingham Trent University and completed a Master’s at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, Finland.

Izzy-Jo “I enjoy being part of a close-knit group in my classes and the social life is great. In the Sheffield City Region, there are Benson “The course involves a lot of trips which forecast to be around 48,000 vacancies in International Travel and has helped my understanding. The transport and storage, and 42,300 in For more detailed information about our courses, visit Tourism Management College is very student focused and the accommodation and food up to 2022.** www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. (Events) HND tutors are always willing to help.” ** ‘Shape your future in South Yorkshire’ – Higher Education Progression Partnership

4646 47 *Validated by Pearson Church Street campus 01226 216 123 Our HE campus is located in How to Church Street [email protected] the heart of Barnsley, South Higher Education Saturday 27 June 2020 Barnsley www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation Yorkshire, close to the M1 11.00am - 2.00pm South Yorkshire Monday 17 August 2020 BarnsleyCollegeHE motorway. S70 2AN Open Days 3.00pm - 7.00pm find us @barnsleycollege Our campus is just a few minutes’ walk from barnsley_college the transport interchange which offers great links to many other towns and cities.

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