Our information centre can be contacted by Telephone: 0800 731 7410 Switchboard: 01723 372105 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012 Email: [email protected] Yorkshire Coast College, Lady Edith’s Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5RN Undergraduate Prospectus 2012 CONTENTS GENERAL COURSES WELCOME 04 BA HISTORICAL & PERFORMANCE COSTUME 30 WHY YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE? 06 FOR STAGE & SCREEN LIVING IN SCARBOROUGH 06 BA FINE ART 32 LIFE ON CAMPUS 08 FdSc OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 34 (MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES) STUDENT UNION 10 HOW TO APPLY 12 FdSc FOOD MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT 36 FINANCE 14 BSc OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 38 (MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES)• CONTENTS EQUIVALENT LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS 18 • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (UCAS TARIFF) 20 BSc FOOD MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT 40 LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC) 22 PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN 42 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION ADDITIONAL SUPPORT 24 JARGON BUSTER 26 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (HEALTH & SOCIAL STUDIES) 44 PICK A DAY TO VISIT 28 • Top Up TAKE A TOUR 48 For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk CONTENTS 03 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012 WELCOME Welcome to Yorkshire Coast College’s Higher Making the decision to study at Yorkshire Coast College could Education Course Guide, designed with you change your life forever. If you’re looking to study in a truly creative environment, with industry experts and specialists who in mind, and detailing the fantastic range of know exactly what you need to learn. Yorkshire Coast College could courses on offer at Scarborough’s favourite kick-start the career you’ve always dreamed of. further and higher education college. We keep class numbers low and employ tutors who have lots of experience in your chosen subject area. They work in partnership with universities and employers, helping you progress onto further qualifications or start your journey into employment. When you choose a higher education course at Yorkshire Coast College, you will study at either Westwood Campus or Lady Edith’s Drive Campus. Westwood Campus once housed the renowned Stephen Joseph Theatre, and still hosts shows and events in the historic theatre in the round. Westwood is situated in the Creative Sector of Scarborough, close to Woodend Creative which houses a range of new, vibrant businesses. WELCOME For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk 05 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012 A GREAT PLACE TO BE WHY YORKSHIRE COAST COLLEGE? LIVING IN SCARBOROUGH If you are looking for a place to study in a truly creative Scarborough is a popular coastal resort that forms part of a district that environment, with industry specialists, then look no further than includes 45 miles of beautiful coastline and a large area of the North Yorkshire Coast College. York Moors National Park. Residents and visitors enjoy the natural contrasts of rugged seascapes, beautiful architecture, wild moors, lush We offer a select choice of degree level study and work in forest yet still close to sites of modern industry. partnership with universities and employers to start you on your path to a fantastic and successful career. The town of Scarborough is considered by some to be the United Kingdom’s first seaside resort, since the discovery of the medicinal We also believe in providing a place where properties of the Spa Waters in 1626. The town is situated around two learning is an enjoyable and inspirational magnificent bays, divided by a headland on which stand the remains of Experience for everyone and where our a 12th Century castle. STUDENTS ARE SUPPORTED EVERY STEP OF There are numerous facilities to keep you entertained, including the the way so that they can continue their Spa Complex and Conference Centre, Futurist Theatre, Stephen Joseph personal development. Theatre, an indoor pool, sports centres, nightclubs and bars with live music available on most nights of the week. Boasting a rich heritage, Scarborough itself has much to offer to you. In a really diverse part of Scarborough’s museums and art galleries have a constantly changing the country, with rugged cliffs and meandering woodland pathways, programme of activities. alongside the bustling town centre with its busy café culture and unique shopping facilities, you’ll never fail to be surprised as you Scarborough is a great gateway for sport and leisure opportunities such turn the next corner. as surfing, sailing, jet-skiing, rowing, mountain biking, or hiking. For further information please contact our Higher Education Admissions If you’re not from the area, and you’re looking for a great place to study, Team on 01723 356292 or email [email protected] make a point of visiting soon; you’ll be surprised at what’s on offer. A GREAT PLACE TO BE For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk 07 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012 LIFE ON CAMPUS As a student at Yorkshire Coast College you are able to take advantage of the many great facilities on site, which includes the following: Sports Facilities The Refectory and AURA Salon Fledglings the Square Cat Café Restaurant The Lady Edith’s Drive Campus If it’s brain food you’re after then Our professional hairdressing Our contemporary restaurant is home to our multi-purpose the Refectory at our Lady Edith’s and beauty therapy salons are based at our Lady Edith’s Drive Sports Hall and Fitness Suite. Drive Campus and the Square Cat open to the public and offer the Campus has a reputation of It offers a well-equipped gym Café at the Westwood Campus full range of treatments to leave training the region’s top chefs and sports facility at a very offer an exciting range of food you feeling radiant and healthy. such as the Michelin starred competitive rate to students to suit all tastes. They are open James Martin, Andrew Pern and Students are guided by our and members of the public. from 8.30am serving breakfast, James McKenzie. experienced staff and you’ll paninis, pizza, jacket potatoes The Sports Hall is available for receive all the professional We are open to members of the and a great range of low-cost hire for football, badminton, treatment you’d expect, from public for lunch and dinner and sandwiches and drinks. netball, volleyball, cricket nets a warm welcome, to a full students also hold a number of and tennis. consultation. Along with a full speciality themed nights. From range of hairdressing services, gourmet evenings, to Italian, Call 01723 356260 for further we offer everything from Caribbean and Greek nights, details and to book. eyelash tints to manicures and there is something to tantalise massages. Why not ask about everyone’s taste buds. our special packages such as Call 01723 356137 for more bridal and prom night services? details or to book. Call 01723 356163 to book your appointment. LIFE ON CAMPUS For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk 09 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012 STUDENT UNION Student Life Opportunities You can lead your union by becoming a member of the Student When you start college you’LL FIND A Executive Committee. This is an opportunity for you to arrange events community of people just like you who want and activities to get students involved in college life and you can to get together and take part in activities represent the college nationally and work with the National Union of OUTSIDE OF THEIR COURSE. THE STUDENT Students. You could also become a Learner Representative for your COMMON Room is based at the heart of the course. Our students are important to us and we like our students to have a voice so that we can listen to ideas and requests. Lady EDITH’S DRIVE CAMPUS. You can relax and meet new friends or enjoy a variety of Every year each class will elect their own representative who will have activities to keep you busy. the opportunity to work closely with the Student Liaison Co-ordinator and meet with the Management Team. Learner Representatives have There’s more to college life than just learning, it’s a place to become the ability to tell us what changes students would like to make to the involved in charity, social and community centered activities that college and how we can make it a better place to study. will help to promote social and self-development. You can also play an active role in helping to continually improve the college through Enrichment Student Voice. There is a full enrichment programme for you to get involved in. These are exciting activities which compliment your learning and will help you to develop your social skills. In addition to this, you can request a specific event such as paintballing, fundraising or going on a trip. All of these things will broaden your experiences and enhance your CV. Find out about this during induction and start getting involved. STUDENT UNION For enquiries contact 0800 731 7410 www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk 11 HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2012 HOW TO APPLY AT YCC Expert information, advice and guidance is available from the Higher Education Admissions Team to assist you in choosing the right course. In addition to our prospectus, we can provide you with individual course details providing more information before you apply. FULL-TImE STUdY You may be asked to achieve specific UCAS or Tarrif points (for example grade C in named subjects). UCAS will inform you what is For full-time entry on to any of the higher education programmes, required to gain entry onto the course and when you must meet the you must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions conditions of your offer. Service (UCAS). UCAS will inform you if an offer of a place is not made for the All courses can be found on the website: www.ucas.com.