1 CONTENTS WELCOME 2 FASHION & TEXTILES 62 WHY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY 4 HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS 66 CENTRE AT SALFORD CITY COLLEGE? MIDWIFERY 70 WHY SALFORD? 6 MEDIA MAKE-UP 74 EXPERT LECTURERS 8 MUSIC 78 ALUMNI 12 NURSING & ALLIED HEALTHCARE 82 STUDENT AMBASSADORS 14 PROFESSIONS STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES 18 PERFORMING ARTS 86 OUR PROGRAMMES 20 POLICING 90 ACCESS TO HIGHER 22 PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINOLOGY 94 EDUCATION COURSES SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 98 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS 26 SPORT 102 ACCOUNTING 28 TRAVEL & TOURISM 106 ANIMAL & EQUINE 32 OUR PARTNERS 110 ART & DESIGN 36 HOW TO APPLY 112 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL 40 AFTER YOU APPLY 117 COMPUTING, IT & GAMES DESIGN 44 FEES & FINANCE 118 CONSTRUCTION 48 HE STUDENT FINANCE 120 CREATIVE MEDIA & JOURNALISM 52 CLASS OF 2019 52 EDUCATION COURSES 58 2 COURSE KEY A ACCESS COURSE D DEGREE F FOUNDATION DEGREE H HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE / HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HNC/HND) HA HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP L2 LEVEL 2 L3 LEVEL 3 L4 LEVEL 4 L6 LEVEL 6 PA PRE-ACCESS COURSE 03 WELCOME WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE AT SALFORD CITY COLLEGE. At the University Centre, we are a family. We take pride in our community and encourage the success of everyone who is a part of our team, from students and staff, to our extensive network of partners and employers. From the moment you step through the door at the beginning of your course until the day you graduate, and beyond, you are nurtured, given unique opportunities, and motivated to achieve in all you do with us. Our teaching staff will mentor you throughout your educational journey and help you make the most of your time with us. Their expertise and professional experience will be the basis of your learning and their connections with industry will provide you with the essential, real-life skills and knowledge you will need to accomplish your career goals. Our excellent industry links also mean that you will receive the latest information and expertise directly from the sector. This could be in the form of on-site visits, guest speakers, work experience placements, or professional masterclasses, to name just some of the incredible opportunities you will be given. We have recently worked with the BBC, Kellogg’s, ITV and many more companies, utilising our close proximity to MediaCityUK, as well as our staff contacts. On top of this, our facilities are designed to ensure your skills meet the requirements of your chosen sector. Whether your passion is for music, media or marketing, we have an abundance of state-of-the-art-facilities, including studios, rehearsal rooms, and MAC suites to prepare you for industry. 2 Our partner facilities have had multi-million pounds worth of investment. At Pendleton Sixth Form College, we have a modern, vibrant, and newly refurbished graphic design studio, plus two renowned theatres. At Eccles Sixth Form College we have a four-acre indoor and outdoor animal centre, housing up to 250 species, and a Centre of Excellence for Sport, which is closely linked to the Manchester United Foundation. We have access to these facilities, plus many more across the city. Our modern University Centre is situated in the heart of MediaCityUK, making it the perfect destination for socialising, eating out, and experiencing both Manchester and Salford’s rich and diverse culture. 2YHUDOO\RXUH[SHULHQFHZLWKXVZLOOGHƓQLWHO\EHDKLJKOLJKWGXULQJ\RXUWLPH DVDVWXGHQWDQGZHNQRZ\RXōOOƓWLQSHUIHFWO\ZKLFKLVZK\ZHORRNIRUZDUGWR welcoming you to our family. RUTH OSBORNE-THOMPSON B.A. (Hons.), M.A., P.G.C.E., H.E.A HEAD OF THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE AT SALFORD CITY COLLEGE 3 WHY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE AT SALFORD CITY COLLEGE? WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU? (;3(5767$))b All of our dedicated teaching staff are highly trained professionals, with industry links, as 1 well as impressive and inspiring professional backgrounds. HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION 2 We have the highest quality rating for Higher Education in the UK. CLASSES & LECTURERS At the University Centre at Salford City College, all learning is done in a friendly classroom environment, meaning you can get to know your lecturers and get all the extra help you 3 need with your studies. 28767$1',1**5$'(6$&+,(9('b 7KHUHDUHPDQ\EHQHƓWVRIKDYLQJVPDOOHUFODVVVL]HVRQHRIWKRVHEHLQJWKHIDFWWKDWRXU 4 VWXGHQWVFRQVLVWHQWO\DFKLHYHKLJKJUDGHVb SAME BENEFITS AS STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY Whether it is being able to use student discounts, having access to societies, student accommodation and the students union, you’ll have it all at the University Centre at 5 Salford City College. 4 COST OF YOUR STUDIES 6 Studying with us is more affordable. For a full list of fees please go to page 30. STUDY IN OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES Depending on what you choose to study, you may be based in Eccles, utilising our state- of-the-art gym and sports equipment, or our impressive animal centre. Our brand-new 7 University Centre at MediaCityUK is our central hub and boasts high-tech facilities. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PAID, PART-TIME WORK The University Centre at Salford City College has a highly paid HE Student Ambassador 8 Programme. Read more on page 14. 678'<,163,5,7('6$/)25'bb Salford is a dynamic, vibrant, and spirited city. By studying at the University Centre at Salford City College, you will not only be studying at an incredible educational institution but also in an incredible city. The University Centre is located in the heart of MediaCityUK, 9 the UK’s international hub for creativity, technology, and innovation. EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS Getting to us couldn’t be simpler. If you are moving to Salford to study, transport links are excellent. The neighbouring city of Manchester is home to two large train stations, an international airport, regular buses, trams and trains that also run throughout Salford. 10 Plus, just outside our University Centre is a tram direct from Manchester City Centre. 5 WHY SALFORD? Salford does not only have rich and extensive history, but a promising and vibrant future, making it the perfect place to embark upon the next chapter in your life. Home to Salford 4XD\VDQG0HGLD&LW\8.DIŴXHQW:RUVOH\DQGKLVWRULF2UGVDOOZKLFKLVORFDWHGMXVWRQH PLQXWHDZD\IURP0DQFKHVWHU&LW\&HQWUH6DOIRUGKDVSOHQW\WRRIIHU SALFORD AT A GLANCE • Home of the Eccles Cake • Coronation Street’s famous cobbles lie in MediaCityUK at the ITV Studios • Manchester City Centre is less than a 5-minute walk from parts of the City • Home to ITV and BBC at MediaCityUK, the nations media capital • 60% of Salford is made up of green space, including forests, nature reserves, mosslands, and parklands • Salford Quays is known as Greater Manchester’s waterfront If you’re thinking of moving to study, here is a glimpse of destination Salford: FOOD & DRINK 7KHIDPRXV(FFOHVFDNHLVQōWDOO6DOIRUGKDVWRRIIHUWKHFXOLQDU\ZRUOG,I\RXōUHDIRRGLH\RXōOOƓQG\RXUVHOI spoilt for choice in this dynamic city. Salford Quays plays host to an animated city waterfront with an abundance of choice when it comes to places to eat and socialise. ,QHYHU\FRUQHURIWKHFLW\\RXōOOƓQGSXEVFDI«VƓQHGLQLQJUHVWDXUDQWVDQGHYHU\WKLQJLQEHWZHHQ:KHWKHU \RXDUHORRNLQJIRUVRPHSURSHUSXEJUXELQWKHFRXQWU\VLGHDƓQHGLQLQJH[SHULHQFHRQWKH6DOIRUG4XD\V waterfront, or just a great cup of coffee, Salford is the city that keeps on giving. 6DOIRUGōVKLVWRU\VSHDNVIRULWVHOI7KHFLW\LVDFWXDOO\WKHELUWKSODFHRIWKHƓUVWYHJHWDULDQPRYHPHQWOHGE\ Reverend William Cowherd over 200 years ago. 6 ART & HISTORY Salford is steeped in history. The infamous gunpowder plot was supposedly planned in Salford’s very own historic Ordsall Hall and the City also played a very important part in the industrial revolution. Salford has plenty to offer in the way of art and museums. From The Lowry, Salford’s famous centre for visual and performance art, which houses the largest public collection of paintings and drawings E\/6/RZU\WR6DOIRUG0XVHXPDQG$UW*DOOHU\WKH8.ōVƓUVWIUHHSXEOLFOLEUDU\ZKLFKRSHQHGLQ 1850. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Many famous musicians and entertainers have lived in and come out of Salford. From Christopher Eccleston, who once played Doctor Who, to Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays. With that in mind, the music scene is vibrant. The grade 2 listed Islington Mill has become one of Salford’s most thriving music venues and has seen and supported thousands of artists on their musical journey. The City also holds its own annual, independent music festival, ‘Sounds from the Other City’, showcasing developing talent. SPORT Paul Scholes and England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, both came from Salford. Salford Quays is a stone’s throw away from two of the country’s most renowned sporting meccas, Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club. The City is also home to the Salford City Reds Rugby Club and the AJ Bell Stadium in Irlam. A CITY OF GROWTH Salford has, in recent years, been subject to remarkable growth and regeneration, making it the heart and hub of the North. The redevelopment of Salford Quays has created a world-class business area and the continual expansion of MediaCityUK will carry on bringing jobs into the city and further build on its vibrant economy. Key milestones have included the opening of The Lowry, the relocation of BBC and ITV to the City, and the regeneration of the Soapworks in Ordsall. Plus, the close proximity to Manchester creates a wealth of opportunity for the residents and students of Salford. 7 EXPERT LECTURERS SALLY SPREADBOROUGH B.Sc. (Hons.) R.V.N. Teacher of Veterinary Nursing and Animal Management Sally is a highly trained veterinary nurse. After qualifying in 2010, Sally has worked professionally at Dick White Referral Hospital as a veterinary nurse and as a clinical coach for students training within a veterinary practice before moving into teaching. Sally now works full time at the Eccles Sixth Form College Animal Centre, putting her skills and experience to good use teaching the next generation of veterinary nurses on our Higher Education animal and equine courses. NEIL G BENNETT M.A. (C.A.N.T.A.B.), F.R.C.O., P.G.C.E.