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Our students achieve excellent results. tuition by industry and academic experts, which You will complete a work placement where you leads to academic achievement that exceeds will apply your learning and start making an the UK average. GET impact on society in real-time. Work-based learning embedded into We partner with institutions in the U.K. who programmes gives all of our students exposure are leaders in their field of study so that your to industry and helps them to develop their learning experiences are of the highest quality. professional network. As a result, the majority Degree level study is not only personally and of our graduates go on to higher level study intellectually rewarding, it means that you will or graduate-level employment. earn more over your lifetime and have healthier and more fulfilled lives. Isn’t it time you started Studies are enriched by off-island trips and GLOBAL. a new chapter in lifelong learning with us at UCJ? educational visits, as well as social events Get a University of London Don’t forget we offer part-time study routes as organised in conjunction with other on- well; all our students can earn while they learn. island higher education providers. We want our students to have a diverse and fulfilling university experience that sows the seeds law degree in Jersey of future economic and social success. We look forward to welcoming you to UCJ. Jo Terry-Marchant MA, PGCE, BA (Hons) Principal For more information, contact: Follow us on W: www.lawinstitute.ac.je | T: 01534 826060 InstituteofLawJsy Ben Bennett Head of Higher Education INSTITUTE OF LAW, @InstofLawJersey University College Jersey, Top floor, Turner Building, Institute of Law Highlands Lane, St Saviour, JE1 1HL 48 01534 608526 [email protected] www.highlands.ac.uk 49 Study at University College Jersey 78% of students achieved a 1st or 2.1 honours degree on average over 3 years 200+ students 99% pass rate for are taking higher Higher Education level qualifications students MasonBreese is delighted to sponsor UCJ for our people the opportunity to work across a the second year running. As a local employer variety of industry sectors including international who is committed to training and developing finance, telecommunications, utilities, retail and our people, partnering with the island's leading public sectors. Our clients are based across the Staff to student provider of higher education is a natural fit. Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe and Over the last 12 months we have been proud to the Middle east. ratio at UCJ is 1:7 provide UCJ with employability support through better than any UK university for a variety of interventions from CV writing skills MasonBreese is proud to be the lead sponsor similar courses training to interview technique guidance. We are of UCJ also delighted to offer a guaranteed interview academic for a role at MasonBreese to all final year UCJ partners students who are interested in pursuing a achieve your degree career as a business analyst or project manager. in partnership with the We hope to continue to offer exciting career opportunities to graduate calibre candidates, Universities of London South especially from UCJ. Bank, Plymouth and Sussex Jimmy Kelly full access or receive the international Our area of expertise is supporting organisations Director of MasonBreese Earn up to all of Highlands facilities recognition of a BTEC Higher through change and digital transformation by to £6000 and support services National from Pearson providing high calibre Business Analysts and contact us studying Business, Project Managers, plus a range of digital services including data analytics and Robotic Process T 01534 608526 Computing and Automation (RPA). In 2018, we also launched E [email protected] Finance at UCJ can Work & Learn a new service, MB People, which provides earn you money work placement during your course gives you leadership, management and organisational www.highlands.ac.uk during your work access to professionals in industry to support development solutions to our clients. We offer placement the development of your employability skills Academic partners 6 Progression routes 10 Degrees and Future careers 11 Support 12 UCJ Experience 15 diplomas explained How to apply 16 How to fund your course 18 HND/HNC [BTEC Higher Nationals – BA [Honours Degree – awarded by the licensed from Pearson, awarded direct University of Sussex] Access to Higher Education 20 or by LSBU] This is a full three year programme awarded Diploma in Art & Design (UAL) 22 With a qualification that meets employer at level 6. The level indicates the requirement Business & Management 24 needs you will be equipped with both of the profession associated with the degree Childhood Studies 28 academic and practical skills, ensuring you which, in our case is Social Work. For this Civil Engineering 30 leave with the experience required by reason, the entry requirements for the BA Computing 32 business and industry and with the flexibility (Hons) is higher than for Higher Nationals Construction 34 to go straight into employment or top-up and Foundation Degrees. Psychology with Criminology 38 to a full Bachelor’s (BA/BSc Hons) degree with an additional year of full-time study Social Sciences 40 MSc (Master’s Degree) or two years of part-time study. Social Work 42 A Master’s degree is a Level 7 qualification for Sport 44 those who have completed a full degree. It is FdA/FdSc [Foundation Degrees – Human Resource Management 46 an intense period of study, normally lasting 1 awarded by Plymouth University] year full-time or 2 years part-time and includes A foundation degree is a Level 5 stand both taught and research components (based alone qualification, similar to Higher Nationals, on a thesis). Master’s degrees are for those usually delivered in 2 years full-time or 4 years interested in an academic career or higher part-time. A foundation certificate at level 4 level employment. can be awarded after 1 year full-time study or 2 years part-time study. All our foundation Higher and Degree Apprenticeships degrees combine academic study with work placements. A foundation degree can be UCJ offers higher or degree apprenticeships topped up to a full Bachelor’s (BA/BSc Hons) in partnership with the Skills Jersey Trackers degree with an additional year of full-time Apprenticeship programme. It enables UCJ study or two years of part-time study. qualifications to be studied whilst working. Apprentices are expected to be working approximately 30 hrs a week, and attend BSc / BA [Top-up (Hons) Degrees – awarded by Plymouth University & college on a day-release, evening or block- LSBU] release basis. Higher and Degree apprentices are supported in their employment by an A “top-up” honours degree is a Level 6 experienced mentor from Skills Jersey’s qualification that develops higher-level Trackers programme. Applicants considering skills and understanding to work towards this route to higher level study should make it a career in management, research and contact Trackers directly. academic pathways. They are designed as Tel: 01534 449180 the progression route for students who have email: [email protected] already achieved an HND or a foundation happen degree in a relevant or similar subject. 4 01534 608526 [email protected] www.highlands.ac.uk 5 academic partners Pearson London South Bank University Plymouth University University of Sussex Pearson is the UK’s largest awarding body and London South Bank University (LSBU) – originally Founded in 1862 as a School of Navigation, The University of Sussex is a leading higher they are regulated by Ofqual (England), SQA the Borough Polytechnic Institute – laid down and among the highest-ranked modern education and research institution near Accreditation (Scotland), CCEA Accreditation roots in south London in 1892 and has been higher education institutions in the world, Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex was (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales improving the lives of students, businesses the University of Plymouth is now the UK’s the first of the new wave of UK universities (Wales). They offer academic and vocational and the local community ever since. 15th largest university. A twice winner of the founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal qualifications that are globally recognised LSBU is a double award winner for University Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Charter in 1961. Sussex is a leading research and benchmarked. of the Year for Graduate Employment and Further Education, and with a world-class university, as reflected in the 2014 Research BTEC is the world’s most successful and best- prospects by The Times and The Sunday research pedigree and a reputation for Excellence Framework (REF). Over 75% of loved applied learning brand, and it has been Times Good University Guide 2018 and 2019. innovation in its approach to teaching and research activity at Sussex is categorised as engaging students in practical, interpersonal This follows on from their award learning, the University has consistently built world leading (4*) or internationally excellent and thinking skills for more than 30 years.