HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020-2021 HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES WITH KIRKLEES COLLEGE Disclaimer: every effort was made to ensure the information in this prospectus is as accurate as possible at the time of production. However, course particulars may alter due to circumstances beyond our control. If there are insufficient numbers enrolled on a course, this means we may be unable to run the programme. The college reserves the right to make changes at any time. 2 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK CONTENTS Higher Education courses Counselling 26-27 with Kirklees College 4-5 Engineering 28-31 TEF and Higher Education Public services 32-33 qualifications 6-7 Teacher education 34-37 Access to HE 8-11 Apprenticeships 38-39 Animal management 12-13 Case studies 40-41 Art and design 14-17 Funding your studies 42-44 Business 18-19 Advanced Learner Loans 45 Childhood studies 20-21 Progression 46-47 Computing 22-23 How to apply 48-49 Construction 24-25 Graduation 50-51 DALLAS WEEKS - JOINT WINNER OF THE YORKSHIRE REGIONAL STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD, BIPP AWARDS 2018. FORMER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020/21 | 3 HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES WITH KIRKLEES COLLEGE OUR RANGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES MEAN YOU CAN FIND A DEGREE-LEVEL COURSE RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP - IDEAL IF YOU NEED TO FIT IN YOUR LEARNING AROUND YOUR FAMILY OR OTHER COMMITMENTS. 4 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK You can choose to do a Higher Many of our tutors combine National Certificate (HNC) teaching with their own freelance qualification over one year full- careers and professional practice, time or two years part-time. helping students make the link between the classroom and the On completion you have a Level workplace. 4 qualification and can choose to go on to the Higher National We are justifiably proud of the Diploma (HND) for a further year’s successes of our students, both in study at Kirklees College. terms of their academic success and also achieving their ultimate Or if you want to do a degree, you goal, whether that is promotion, may be able to go to university a change of career or further and join the course part-way progression in Higher Education. through (see table on page 7). We can offer you: • Lower course fees than a If you’re not sure how long you university, and financial support can commit to a course or if available to help with costs. it is definitely what you want • Flexible programmes to fit your to do, the HNC gives you the need. flexibility. After a year you have a • Smaller class sizes and high qualification – you wouldn’t get levels of tutor support. that if you only completed the first year of a degree! HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020/21 | 5 TEF SILVER AWARD WINNERS Kirklees College has ranked alongside some of the country’s top universities when it comes to higher education teaching provision – gaining a silver in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework. The rankings are based on teaching quality, learning environment, and student outcomes and learning gain. Out of 295 institutions, including universities, colleges and other higher education providers nationwide, Kirklees College was one of 116 to get a silver rating. 6 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Postgrad Masters Diploma MA, MSc, MBA Postgrad Certificate Degree with honours BA (Hons) Top-up degree Bachelors Degree BA, BSc Diploma of Higher Higher Foundation National Education Diploma Level 4 5 6 7 Degree Certificate of FdA, FdSc Higher Higher National Education Certificate HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020/21 | 7 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 8 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK PROGRESSION TO ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA ACCESS TO HE ART AND DESIGN Level: 2 Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Typical entry requirements Typical entry requirements GCSE English and maths grade D (3). Aged 19+ GCSE English and maths grade C (4) or above and a portfolio of Overview your art work. Equip yourself with the academic skills and vocational subject knowledge to Overview go on to study on our Level 3 Access to The step up to Higher Education can HE Diploma (Health Science Professions/ be daunting. You need to be prepared. Social Sciences/Humanities/Art and Develop the required skills needed for Design) and ultimately progress to degree study and gain the experience university. to increase your confidence. Personal and academic units of study: Experienced lecturers and industry • Organisation and evaluation of study practitioners will give fantastic support • Practical presentation skills and guidance throughout the course. • Academic writing skills You will learn digital and technical skills • Research skills and improve your portfolio of work. • Building a personal portfolio • Using IT for study Core units: • Prejudice and discrimination • Introduction to Art and Design • Understanding diversity within society • Pathway project • Personal project Vocational subjects units of study: • Nutrition, performance and healthy Extra units: eating • Application to HE • Physiology and exercise • Academic writing • Sociology of health • Organisation and evaluation • Health psychology • Understanding mental health • Ethical issues in social policy ACCESS TO HE COURSES ADVANCED An Access to Higher Education Course £ LEARNER LOANS is designed for adults looking to return to education. If you don’t have any Do you know you could be previous qualifications, been out of education for a while, or if you’re an eligible for an Advanced adult looking for a career change then Learner Loan? an Access course will enable you to be accepted at a University. Think of it as For more information an educational stepping stone. see page 45. HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020/21 | 9 ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA HEALTH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCES PROFESSIONS Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Level: 3 Duration: 1 year Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Duration: 1 year Typical entry requirements Aged 19+ GCSE English grade C (4) Typical entry requirements or above and maths grade C (4) or Aged 19+ GCSE English and maths above. grade C (4) or above. Science grade C (4) or above is desirable. Overview Develop your skills and self-confidence Overview to progress to university with unrivalled Develop your skills and self-confidence levels of support from experienced and to progress to university with unrivalled skilled tutors. levels of support from experienced and skilled tutors. Begin your path to a Higher Education course in social sciences with us. Begin your path to a Higher Education course in health science professions Core units: with us. • Sociology • Psychology Core units: • Body structure and function Extra units: • Co-ordination and control • History • Nutrition and digestion • Study Skills • Pathogens and disease Extra units: • Psychology • Sociology • Study Skills 10 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA HUMANITIES 98% 92% Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield or Dewsbury Duration: 1 year 98% of Access 92% of Access Typical entry requirements to HE students to HE students at Aged 19+ GCSE English grade C (4) at Kirklees Kirklees College or above and maths grade C (4) or College went to got their first above. university or into choice university employment in place. Overview 2016/17 Source: Kirklees Develop your skills and self-confidence Source: Kirklees College to progress to university with unrivalled College levels of support from experienced and skilled tutors. Begin your path to a Higher Education course in humanities with us. Core Units: • History • English Literature and Language Extra Units: • Sociology • Study Skills HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020/21 | 11 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 12 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK It has been designed to allow ANIMAL MANAGEMENT students to master essential study skills, HNC husbandry techniques and knowledge to help further their career options. Level: 4 Units could include: Centre: Taylor Hill Centre • Animal behaviour Duration: 1 year (full time); • Animal health and welfare 2 years (part time) • Business and the business environment • Managing a successful project Typical entry requirements (Pearson set unit) BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 • Ecological principles UCAS points (see page 49) and GCSE • Exotics English and Maths grade C (4) or • Management of animal collections above. • Anatomy and physiology Overview The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Animal Management has been PROGRESS TO developed for individuals who have a passion for animals and are keen HND to further develop their knowledge of animal health, welfare and biology. AVERAGE WAGE NUMBER OF JOBS FORECAST JOBS CHANGE ANNUAL IN 2018 JOBS 2022 2017-2022 OPENINGS £11.96 p/h 679,786 485,718 12,144 18,934 Source: EMSI. For Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care careers, England. HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2020/21 | 13 ART & DESIGN 14 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK FOUNDATION DIPLOMA PHOTOGRAPHY HNC ART AND DESIGN Level: 4 Level: 3 Centre: Dewsbury Centre: Dewsbury Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Typical entry requirements Typical entry requirements BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or You should have a minimum of 1 A 64 UCAS points (see page 49) or level or equivalent, plus 3 GCSE passes Foundation Diploma and GCSE English at grade C (4), including English and and Maths grade C (4) or above, plus a maths, plus a portfolio of your art work. portfolio of your art work. Overview Overview This course will build your confidence The HNC/HND Photography course and develop your skills in art and design provides an introduction into a wide to prepare you for university. range of photographic genres and professional career opportunities. As well as having an opportunity to work This is an introductory programme across a range of different art-based which offers those with an interest in principles and develop your technical photographic media the opportunity to and digital skills, you’ll also be able to develop new and existing knowledge, review specialist art streams/subjects skills and experience.