warwickshire college group - he course guide 2015/2016

Attending our HE Open Events is the best way to experience what we can offer you.

› Get advice and guidance › Meet tutors› Discover our courses › Take a tour

Events take place all year - visit www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events for what’s on and where

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EXPERIENCE BETTER AT WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

OPEN EVENTS

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

Welcome 4 – 5

Experience better 6 – 7

Foundation degree awarding powers 8 – 9

Student life 10

Sports and more... 11

On campus 12

Support 13

Where we are 14 – 15

Don't just take our word for it 16 – 17

Face to face 18 – 19

Royal Leamington Spa College 20 – 21

Warwick Trident College 22 – 23

Moreton Morrell College 24 – 25

Rugby College 26 – 27

Henley-in-Arden College 28 – 29

Pershore College 30 – 31

COURSES

Animal Science and Management 32 – 37

Art and Design 38 – 41

Business, Computing and Events Management 42 – 47

Care and Education 48 – 51

Counselling 52 – 53

Engineering 54 – 55

Equine 56 – 63

Hair, Beauty and Spa 64 – 65

Horticulture and Arboriculture 66 – 73

Sport 74 – 75

Veterinary Studies 76 – 79

AND MORE...

Mature students 80

Alumni 81

Money matters 82 – 83

Childcare support 84

How to apply 86

Entry requirements 87

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DO SOMETHING NOW | www.warwickshire.ac.uk | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected]

4 | WELCOME

WE'VE INVESTED IN OUR FACILITIES TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEST EDUCATION AROUND. WE'VE GOT EVERYTHING YOU'LL NEED AND WE'RE EXCITED TO SHARE IT WITH YOU. YOU’VE PROBABLY LOOKED AT LOTS OF PROSPECTUSES ALREADY, BUT WE’RE CONFIDENT YOU’LL FIND YOUR PERFECT COURSE AND PLACE OF STUDY RIGHT HERE.

4 | WELCOME

WELCOME | 5

Warwickshire College Group is a place for ambitious, talented and determined students. Comprising six colleges in Warwickshire and Worcestershire close to beautiful towns and thriving cities, we offer the perfect backdrop to your studies.

Choosing to study with us means you'll be part of an exciting and dynamic community of students coming from all corners of the UK, as well as students from around the world.

It’s exciting to know that we have over 1,000 higher education students studying with us every year, students who are excelling in and out of the classroom - with nominations and awards in their industries and achieving exceptional pass rates.

And of course we’ve been working hard too - expanding our campuses and improving what we can offer. We've invested in our facilities to make sure you have access to the best education around. We've got everything you'll need and we're excited to share it with you.

And what's more - our safe and friendly campuses will make you feel right at home and allow you to focus fully on your personal and professional development.

LEARNING TO CHANGEWe understand that it’s hard out there in today’s ever changing world and competition for jobs remains strong. We want to make sure you have all the skills you need to fulfil your potential and succeed in your chosen career.

Our six colleges of excellence offer impressive facilities and learning experiences where you can get more than just a qualification. We’re learning to change with the world so that you’ll learn how to be flexible and open to change, giving you the edge that employers are searching for.

THE NEW WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE GROUPIf you're familiar with us, then you've probably noticed our new brand which reflects our family of six individual colleges, each with their own unique identity and personality. Wherever you choose to study within Warwickshire College Group, you will be part of a strong local community connected to a network of colleges focused on innovation, careers and student success.

We put our students at the heart of everything we do.

Come and meet the family - www.warwickshire.ac.uk/group


WELCOME

6 | EXPERIENCE BETTER

THE ENTERPRISE REVOLUTIONWarwickshire College Group is committed to developing entrepreneurial skills and attributes in all its students. Employability is an important aspect of all higher education programmes, but at Warwickshire College Group we like to do more than help to get our graduates into a job. Today’s job market is dynamic and ever changing. We believe that to be successful throughout their working life, graduates need a range of skills and attributes – together called an entrepreneurial mindset.

These qualities enable graduates to move from job to job or progress up the career ladder, being adaptable to the changes and challenges they meet on the way. Some of the jobs could be in self-employment, and challenges may include knowing when to go it alone and when to work in partnership.

Most of our HE courses include a tailored module called Academic Study Skills and Entrepreneurial Thinking. This should start students on their journey of personal development and highlight the changes they want to make to achieve personal goals and aspirations.

Yes, we offer high quality degrees, excellent facilities and expert teaching, but we also offer real-world experience and great career focused opportunities.

Warwickshire College Group does things differently!EXPERIENCE BETTER

Essentially, we want our students to be

› Confident › Enterprise-aware › Innovative › Willing to ‘have a go’ › Resilient

Specialist lecturers use a variety of methods to supplement lectures so students get the support they need as well as providing opportunities for self-learning and discovery complimented by peer discussion and debate.

Whole college events support subject specific delivery; all first year students come together in our unique day-long Student Symposiums. In the environment of a professional conference, our students have the opportunity to learn and practise new skills in a fun and ‘safe’ environment – safe because if anyone performs below their own expectations it does not count towards marks but instead provides valuable experience. We actually find that our students excel and are amazed by their own talents and that of their peers.

For an amazing higher education experience – Warwickshire College Group is ready. Are you?

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A BETTER DEGREE FOR YOUAll of our degrees are vocational and designed to be relevant to industry. In fact, they’re designed in partnership with employers so we know we’re up to date with the latest developments and you know you’re learning from the experts.

Most people agree that the best way to learn is to do something first hand and learn from your mistakes and successes, and we are no exception. At Warwickshire College Group we happily put the emphasis on hands-on learning. Plus you’ll have the full support of our specialist lecturers and industry experts, ensuring you develop great depth of knowledge and confidence in your ability.

WE’RE WELL CONNECTEDIt’s not always what you know - it’s also who you know. Luckily, Warwickshire College Group is well known for its strong links with industry, and this is clear when it comes to our degrees. We are often approached by businesses who put forward live briefs for our students to work on, and we have excellent input from industry on a whole range of lessons, master classes and placement opportunities.

Our specialist employer areas include engineering, IT, business, leadership and management, social care, early years, computing, horticulture and more.

Some of the companies we work with include: Alstom Power, Bizzy Tots Day Nursery, Cummins, Jaguar LandRover, Prodrive, Rolls Royce, Telent Communications, Volvo Group UK and Warwickshire County Council.

BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTERTake our smaller class sizes for example – they allow you to train and study in a more focused environment. You benefit from more one-to-one time with your lecturer or instructor and it's easier to get to know your classmates. So in this case, smaller is definitely better.

The smaller class sizes also allow us to tailor your course to suit you. We can pick up on your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes and work around a learning style that’ll suit you and help you get the best grades you can.

FLEXIBILITY IS KEYWhen it comes down to it we can all be a bit choosy, and when you’re making a decision as important as this, you need to have the right options available to you. That’s why we offer a diverse range of courses from BA (Hons) to Foundation degrees, HNCs and HNDs. We also offer the opportunity to study part-time and by distance learning, helping you earn as you learn, further your career and ultimately enhance your future prospects.

Warwickshire College Group has been awarded the highest score of ‘confidence’ by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for academic standards and learning opportunities.


Warwickshire College Group has become only the fourth college in the UK to be granted powers by the Privy Council to award its own Foundation degrees.

A Foundation degree is equivalent in size and status to the first two years of a traditional Honours degree but is deliberately vocationally-based, preparing students for higher technician and associate professional roles. Accordingly, the Foundation degree courses include either learning in the workplace or substantial work placements.

The new Foundation Degree Awarding Powers (FDAP) allow us to offer the qualifications without requiring a university partner. Before granting such powers the college was subject to a year-long scrutiny by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in order to demonstrate we are a “well-founded, cohesive and self-critical academic community that demonstrates firm guardianship of its standards”. All universities are subject to similar scrutiny before being granted the powers to award Honours degrees.

The award of FDAP acknowledges the significant role that Warwickshire College Group plays in delivering excellent higher education courses and is the culmination of over three years of hard work by the college. The award serves to demonstrate that the college’s higher education quality and standards are equal to any university in the country.

We can now begin to design our own Foundation degrees that uniquely meet the needs of local employer partners and give our students the chance to develop the high-level work-related knowledge and skills required. Many existing courses will not change as we have developed excellent collaborative links with partner universities that serve both students and employers well, but these powers give us the flexibility to be responsive to local and national needs.

Warwickshire College Group currently offers over 70 Foundation degrees and full Honours degrees validated by a number of university partners, with over 1000 students currently studying for higher education qualifications with the college. See pages 32-79 for a complete list of all our current Foundation degrees on offer.

FOUNDATION DEGREE AWARDING POWERS

Warwickshire College Group’s higher education quality and standards are equal to any university in the country

8 | AWARDING POWERS


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10 | STUDENT LIFE

YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION From Freshers’ Fair to fundraising, club nights to day trips, there’s loads going on thanks to your students' union (SU).

The SU is made up of a group of elected students whose job is to entertain you, represent you and look out for your rights and needs. They will make sure your experience at college is the best it can be and run an exciting and growing programme of events and activities.

When you join Warwickshire College Group you automatically become a member of the students’ union, giving you access to SU events and other services on campus – including Freshers’ Ball and live music nights, wireless internet network, print room, libraries and support centre.

Zoe Pulling, Student Engagement Officer

“ What’s really great about Warwickshire College Group is that students have a voice, and it’s listened to.”

“�Student�voice�is�all�about�empowering�you�to�shape�and�define�what�happens�at college, making it the best learning experience possible. But it’s not all serious, we’ve got a great students’ union that’s keen to get you involved in loads of activities to make your experience here fun and enjoyable.”

STUDENT LIFE

DID YOU KNOW?You could run for election and be part of the official students’ union team – it’s a great way to experience everything Warwickshire College Group has to offer.

Find us at www.warwickshire.ac.uk/su

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We’re proud to offer a wide programme of competitive sports including rugby, football, netball, hockey, golf, clay shooting, basketball, wheelchair basketball and badminton. We recruit at all levels of ability, from beginners to county players.

The college also has Sportmakers who provide regular exciting opportunities in sport and physical activity, volunteering and coaching, to help students develop skills for life and enjoy their time at college.

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS› Moreton Morrell College students have

been British Agricultural champions for over six years – taking part in Netball, football, rugby, hockey and clay shooting

› Henley-in-Arden College sports teams represent the college in British College Championships and are recent basketball league winners

LEISURE AND FITNESS CLASSESWe also offer our students a fun range of sports, leisure and fitness classes, including Pilates, Zumba, circuit training, ballroom dancing, archery, kick boxing and more. Most classes are free of charge to students so why not check them out?

SPORTING EVENTS There is a Riding Academy and Club based at Moreton Morrell College which is open to all Warwickshire College Group students to join.

Race ways – Are you a runner? There’s discounted entry for our students and events take place on our grounds all year.

Athletes’ day – every year we bring our six colleges together to compete in track and field.

Academy weekend – If you’re a fan of rugby or netball, then this is the weekend for you. Come along and get involved!

NIGHTLIFENot only can you enjoy the on-campus bars which run popular events such as Bavarian Beer Party, Back to School, Rave and Live Music Nights, but the towns and cities on your doorstep offer a huge choice of fantastic nightlife.

Students can choose from sophisticated wine bars and restaurants, to cheesy and trendy nightclubs, traditional pubs and large professional music venues and theatres.

So if you’re looking to watch a Shakespearean tragedy, catch a big name music artist, or just get your friends together for a birthday meal somewhere nice – you can be sure we’ve got it covered here.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND MORE› Freshers’ Ball – all students are

invited to party at this annual ball

› Christmas Ball – feeling festive and enjoying the season

› Summer Ball – celebrate with your friends at our great end of year event

› National days - Bonfire night, Halloween ghost walk and Christmas carol service

› Trips – take a trip to the Skills Show, enterprise conferences, paintballing, rock climbing, cinema, sporting events and much more

› Fundraising days – includes 'RAG Week’, a fun and rewarding week-long event of ‘raising and giving’

› Club nights and BBQs – held regularly at Moreton Morrell and Pershore colleges (students from all colleges attend)

› Be a mentor – help new students settle into college life

› Student Ambassador – get paid to represent the college. Tasks include marketing promotions, events, campus tours, talking about your college experiences and more

CULTURE AND THE ARTSRegular theatre performances take place each year at Rugby College. Enjoy the show in our brand new theatre, with coffee /bistro bar. Look out for what’s on this year – www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events

Pay a visit to one of many art exhibitions at Royal Leamington Spa and Rugby colleges shown in our spacious and modern galleries. Plus get your ticket to the popular student fashion shows – a must see!

SPORTS AND MORE...


› GET FIT AT OUR GYMSOur gyms at Henley-in-Arden, Leamington and Rugby colleges offer a range of cardio, free weights and resistance equipment.

› LIBRARIESOur libraries are not just for books:

› Unlimited wi-fi access

› Online journals

› Magazines/newspapers

› DVD rental

› STUDENT BARWe have bars at our Moreton Morrell and Pershore colleges. You can also get hot drinks, soft drinks, light bar food and snacks.

› PRINT ROOMAll students have access to print facilities, laminating, binding and large-scale print.

› LEARNING SPACESStudents benefit from dedicated higher education learning spaces with flexible open-plan zones.

› CHILDCAREWe provide excellent childcare facilities at our Royal Leamington Spa and Rugby colleges.

› PAMPER YOURSELF AT THE SPAOur commercial day spa at Henley-in-Arden College is a peaceful retreat where you can relax.

› HAIR AND BEAUTY SALONSTreat yourself to a new haircut or indulge in a beauty treatment at our exceptional hair and beauty salons.

› BISTROFancy a bite to eat? Our bistro and refectories offer a wide range of hot and cold meals.

12 | ON CAMPUS

ON CAMPUS

TUTOR SUPPORTMost importantly you will have a lot of time with your tutors, something we’re very proud of. You can meet with them regularly to discuss your learning goals and progress. Your year group will meet for common topics or careers talks and some classes join together occasionally, so you can meet different students and benefit from a wide range of experiences.

STUDENT SERVICESStudent Services are at the heart of our high quality student support system.

Our experienced, award winning team can offer impartial and confidential help on a whole range of subjects, including:

› Exploring your career ideas

› Advice on getting back into learning and work

› Advice on funding your learning

› Job search support

You can also use the e-guidance service on our website: www.warwickshire.ac.uk/eguidance

LEARNING SUPPORT CENTREWe recognise each student as an individual with their own requirements.

We offer:

› Sessions with specialist tutors for help with maths and English

› Help with study, time management, revision and proof-reading

› Support and assessment from fully qualified dyslexia specialists

› Laptop loans

› Online pocket guides

BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORTInnovative incubator units allow our students to gain specialist support in developing their own business ideas and learn the skills required to start up their own enterprises.

CARE LEAVERSThere are many challenges faced by care leavers entering higher education – we want to make the process as easy as possible.

Our integration officer is here to help those who have been looked after by their Local Authority, or are in foster or residential care. We provide advice on tuition fees, accommodation and the range of support available to you once you start your course, such as bursaries and study skills.

Please tick the box on your UCAS application form to let us know us that you are a care leaver.

Didn’t tick the box on the UCAS form or need more information? Call 01926 318195.

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SUPPORT


14 | WHERE WE ARE

" Pershore is situated on the River Avon, 10 miles from Worcester and 6 miles from Evesham. Pershore can be reached direct by rail from London Paddington or via Worcester from Birmingham and the North. Pershore is an unspoiled, picturesque Market Town, famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent medieval Abbey. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside."

www.visitpershore.co.uk

OUR COLLEGES ARE SET IN BEAUTIFUL, CULTURALLY-RICH PLACES. Warwickshire and Worcestershire (home of Pershore College) has a combined population of over half a million people – and are thriving and interesting places to study and live. With miles of countryside, busy town centres and major cities nearby, you really do get the best of both worlds when you choose to study with us. So whether you’re planning on moving away from home or staying local, you’ll be pleased to know there’s so much for you to discover and experience here.

" Combining world famous history with technology, innovation and forward thinking, Coventry and Warwickshire is a region rich in imagination, culture and diversity. Within an hour of London, Coventry and Warwickshire is the beating heart of the UK visitor economy. From cathedrals and castles to Shakespeare and Godiva, we have legends, stories and history unrivalled and unmatched."

www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk

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SHOPPINGEnjoy big brands, designer boutiques, independent shops and chic cafés when you need to take a break. There are large modern shopping complexes in Solihull and Coventry, and nearby Birmingham boasts The Bullring - one of the largest shopping developments in Europe. Or, if you prefer, the quaint traditional shops of Stratford and Warwick are a welcome change for every shopper.

ATTRACTIONS, HISTORY AND CULTUREFrom the internationally recognised birthplace of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon and the magnificent castles in Warwick and Kenilworth to the automotive museum and The Herbert Art Gallery in Coventry – there is plenty of culture and history to discover.

If you’re looking for more exciting ways to spend your time – check out the Ricoh Arena offering sell out concerts such as Take That, Muse and Coldplay. Catch a game of ice hockey or a film, enjoy a day at the races in Warwick and Stratford or there’s always national attractions such as Drayton Manor theme park and West Midland Safari Park on the doorstep.

NIGHTLIFEThe local nightlife scene is popular with students, tourists and residents; and fans of live music, comedy and theatre are well catered for. There are also plenty of trendy bars and clubs to satisfy the party-goer in you.

And finally there’s a great selection of top quality restaurants and chilled out places to grab a quick bite to eat.

Places to check out: The Assembly, The Sky Dome, The Lazy Cow, The Ricoh Arena, High Pavement, Cineworld, Rugby, No1 Shakespeare St and the NEC.

AT THE HEART OF IT

› Countryside and city setting › Fast track travel to London and Birmingham › Shakespeare’s birthplace › Cool, trendy towns › Sporting home of Rugby › Heart of the automotive industry › Doorstep of Birmingham – UK’s 2nd city


16 | DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR ITFind out what leaders in their field, celebrities and VIPs think.

Tegla runs the Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation to promote peace through sports. She says: “ Warwickshire College Group's Henley-in-Arden College has the potential and responsibility to develop and nurture human talent for the service of mankind.”

Tegla Loroupe, marathon champion and United Nations Ambassador

“ We all love our horses and are always striving to keep them healthy for as long as possible and this college is a fantastic place to be able to do that. Moreton Morrell students are hugely lucky to be able to work with these amazing facilities.”

Zara Phillips MBE, speaking at the opening of our new Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre

“ The facilities here are fantastic throughout. As the college has grown it means you can have conditions of this standard you can use throughout the year. The fact that you can have dressage, eventing, BHS, and the facilities are good enough for competition - it’s bringing high standards to the students. They get access to watch top equestrian competition as well. It’s inspiring for them to watch.”

Carl Hester MBE, Olympic Dressage Gold Medallist

“ I recently had the honour of speaking at Warwickshire College Group's Higher Education Graduation Ceremony. It is so important to recognise achievement and the college did a great job helping the students, along with their friends and family, celebrate such a big day. Their success was the result of the hard work and dedication the students put in to their studies, and it was a pleasure to be part of such an inspirational day.”

Ruth Amos, entrepreneur and founder of StairSteady

“ It is good to see a college giving people the key skills and training to help build a balanced, sustainable economy.”

“ The hands-on manufacturing experience of the Power Academy and the entrepreneurial skills learnt at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy are providing important foundations for the West Midlands economy of the future.”

Vince Cable, Business Secretary

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“ I’m amazed at the diversity of work which they have produced. I am excited and heartened by their great designs. The students should be really proud of their work.”

Chris Beardshaw, TV presenter, speaking about Pershore College students' garden designs

“ The college represents a cluster of excellence and investment. The state-of-the-art facilities I have visited – such as the training restaurant and Power Industry Academy make a big difference.”

Ed Balls, Shadow Chancellor

“ Horticulture is pretty cutting-edge at Pershore College which is wonderful because it isn't always considered entrepreneurial, high aiming and science-led, but here it’s kind of right in the soul of it. The students here seem really clued up, more than I was at their age. I'm impressed with the college's plans for the future and the fact it’s looking at cutting edge areas - and there is a big focus here on entrepreneurism which is so important.”

James Wong, botanist and BBC science presenter

“ I went to Edinburgh University and Cardiff University and it’s great to see a local college competing with these national institutions really. If you’ve got the resources you can compete at whatever level you need to – it’s good to see.”

Dr Mark Lewney, the 'Rock Doc'

INSPIRATION.

EXCELLENCE.

ACHIEVEMENT.

TRAINING.

RESOURCES.

HIGH STANDARDS.

AWARDS.

18 | FACE TO FACE

HIGHER EDUCATION OPEN EVENT DATESDATE SUBJECTS TIME LOCATION

Sat 18 Oct Land-based subjects 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell / Pershore CollegesWed 22 Oct Sport, Hair, Beauty and Spa 5.30 - 8pm Henley-In-Arden CollegeThurs 6 Nov Art and Design, Business, Care, Engineering 5.30 - 8pm Royal Leamington Spa CollegeSat 15 Nov Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell CollegeSat 17 Jan Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell CollegeTue 24 Feb Business and Care 5.30 - 8pm Royal Leamington Spa CollegeThurs 26 Feb Business and Care 5.30 - 8pm Rugby CollegeSat 28 Feb Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell CollegeSat 21 Mar Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell College

Fri 10 Apr Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell CollegeSat 9 May Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 10am - 1pm Moreton Morrell CollegeWed 17 Jun Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 1 - 4pm Moreton Morrell CollegeWed 15 Jul Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 1 - 4pm Moreton Morrell CollegeFri 14 Aug Equine, Animal Science and Veterinary Studies 1 - 4pm Moreton Morrell College

For details of general college open events and other subject-specific events, visit www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events

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HE OPEN EVENTSCome to our HE open events and you’ll find friendly advisors and tutors who are keen to help you, answer your questions and tell you everything you need to know about the courses and more. It’s a great chance for you, your family and friends to have a good look around. These are held at all our campuses throughout the year – visit www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events for more info and to book your place.

DISCOVER OUR WORKING FARMWe run an annual show at Moreton Morrell College, where students and staff open the gates to the public and invite in hundreds of visitors to tour the facilities and see their skills in action. It's always a great day for the whole family.

HE COURSE TASTER DAYSWe host a selection of days that are subject specific. Currently we run days for Equine, Horticulture, Veterinary Nursing and Animal Management. So if you are looking to get some more in-depth knowledge and have a go at an activity, this could be the day for you.

CAN’T MAKE IT?Don’t worry – we travel to lots of school sixth forms, colleges and UCAS events to help make sure you get the chance to speak to us and find out more.

Check our website for details on all our events and find out where we’ll be and when.

www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events

We know that choosing where to study your degree or higher education course is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and sometimes nothing quite beats having a chat face to face.

That’s why we’ve made sure you’ve got lots of opportunities to visit us.

FACE TO FACE

20 | ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE

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YOUR FACILITIES:› £5.8 million School of Arts building designed with

spaces to meet the creative needs of our students

› 266 Apple Macs, three fashion studios, media and multimedia environments for making video, film, radio programmes and computer games

› Photographic and recording studios

› The latest gadgets including Apple TV linked up to iPad technology, interactive whiteboards, 3D television screens, large LCD monitors and more

› Lecture theatre

› Sports hall and gym

› Brand new commercial hair and beauty salons

› Spacious, well-equipped library

› Halls of residence

› Travel service

› Nursery

HALLS OF RESIDENCE› Disbery halls has 92 bedrooms

with excellent facilities.

THE £12 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT:› Exciting state-of-the-art facilities that

will allow you to ‘learn by doing,’ with technology integrated into the building

› Improved wi-fi throughout the site allowing you and your tutors to learn and gain access to a centre-wide mobile environment

› ‘Learning zones’ on each floor – flexible, open-plan spaces

› Incubator units for entrepreneurial students along with multi-functional ‘pod’ areas allowing you to develop your own business ideas and learn the key skills that you need in a safe, supportive environment

› Dedicated HE floor - a hub of activity for all degree courses

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE

Royal Leamington Spa is home to one of our largest colleges and has undergone a recent £12m transformation, meaning we now boast some of the best facilities in the region.

• Art and design • Business, events management and computing • Care and education • Counselling


22 | WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE

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WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE

YOUR FACILITIES:› Coming soon... New £3m advanced engineering centre

with state-of-the-art workshops and teaching spaces

› First class laboratory and practical engineering workshops

› Advanced machining centre and robotic facilities

› Comprehensive vehicle engineering facilities with 1000m2 of workshops, fitted with the latest industry test equipment and a separate 400kw rolling road

› Vehicle diagnostic equipment including 4-wheel alignment systems, brake and suspension testers, management systems analysers and 450hp chassis dynamometers

› Training vehicles include a Range Rover and the Jaguar S Series

› Well-stocked library

› Full conferencing facilities

› Intercampus transport

The facilities at Warwick Trident College provide state-of-the-art engineering workshops and laboratories for students and employers. Working in partnership with internationally-renowned companies such as Jaguar LandRover and Rolls Royce, we deliver industry-driven degree level courses in engineering.

• Engineering


24 | MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE

MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE

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• Animal science and management • Equine • Veterinary studies

NEW EQUINE THERAPY AND REHABILITATION CENTRE: Offering the best care for performance horses using state-of-the-art equipment:

› Equine Water Treadmill - the only one of its kind in the UK - used for improving flexibility and promoting correct movement and gait in a safe controlled environment with low impact on the horse

› Hydrotherapy Spa for treating many common lower leg injuries

› Purpose built stalls for hands-on massage and therapeutic techniques

YOUR FACILITIES:› A working commercial farm over 230 hectares

› Large dairy herd, pedigree beef herd and sheep flock

› Stabling for over 120 horses

› An indoor riding school and covered outdoor riding school

› Large outdoor riding arena and horse walker

› Purpose-built farriery teaching unit

› Traditional brick-built forge and fully equipped farriery

› Wildlife habitats including woodlands, wetlands and grasslands

› Centre for veterinary nursing, as well as a large animal welfare centre

› Spacious, well-equipped library

› Halls of residence

› Intercampus transport

HALLS OF RESIDENCEThere are 200 rooms with excellent facilities for students both above and under 18 years.

On-site facilities include a laundry, bar with large screen televisions and pool table, student common room, shop, sports hall and refectory.

ARDEN HALL (CATERED)Reserved for male students under 18, there are 40 well-proportioned study bedrooms.

AVON HALL (CATERED)

› With 35 en-suite study bedrooms

JUBILEE HALL (SELF-CATERED)These 52 bedrooms are reserved for over 18 students. Jubilee is divided into flats between seven and ten study bedrooms.

FELDON HALL (CATERED)Reserved for students over 18, the bedrooms are separated into flats.

For more information on fees, accommodation viewings and facilities, visit:

www.warwickshire.ac.uk/accommodation

Moreton Morrell College covers 750 acres of countryside and is home to land-based learning.


26 | RUGBY COLLEGE

RUGBY COLLEGE


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YOUR FACILITIES:› Superb engineering facilities, including the

cutting edge Power Industry Academy

› First class laboratory and practical engineering workshops

› Advanced machining centre and robotic facilities

› IT facilities with industry standard software and design suites

› Four hairdressing and beauty salons offering a full range of treatments

› 150 seat theatre and multi-function performance space

› Excellent sports facilities

› Business and computing facilities

› High-speed trains to London in under one hour

The £33 million Rugby College has specialist facilities for engineering including a Power Industry Academy.

• Business, Computing and Events Management • Engineering

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HENLEY-IN-ARDEN COLLEGE

Set in 27 acres of beautiful grounds, Henley-in-Arden College specialises in sport and hair, beauty and spa management, with a fully operational commercial day spa and fantastic sport and leisure facilities.

• Sport • Hair, beauty and spa management


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YOUR FACILITIES:› Professional hair and beauty salons and

state-of-the-art equipment

› A commercial luxury day spa with an extensive range of facilities including sauna, steam and aromatherapy rooms, relaxation suite, foot spas and spa pool - see www.henleyspa.co.uk

› Sports science laboratory

› £2m sports hall, with a four surface sports pavilion

› Fully equipped gym

› Fitness training suite

› Free weights room

› Floodlit full-size all-weather Astroturf pitch and outdoor pitches

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Artist's impression of the new Pershore College entrance

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YOUR FACILITIES: › Soil and plant science laboratories

› Landscape design studios

› Organic and specialist plant units

› Fruit unit with commercial juice

› Landscaped ornamental grounds and an arboretum

› Commercial orchards

› Landscape workshops - hard landscaping and estate skills

› Commercial plant nursery - field, container and production units

› Modern controlled glasshouses

› Horticultural machinery and equipment

› Tropical plant unit

› 120 acres college grounds with 30 acres of woodlands

› Extensive and landscaped gardens home to several national plant collections

› Commercial plant centre open to the public

› Specialist animal unit

› Large and small animal enclosures

› Exotic species including chinchilla, degus and sugar gliders

› Livestock including rare breed pigs, goats, donkeys and poultry

› Dog training arenas and grooming parlours

› Veterinary teaching facilities, laboratories and surgery

There is free on-site parking and the town of Pershore is within walking distance.

HALLS OF RESIDENCEAccommodation is available for students, providing a first-class living environment.

BREDON AND MALVERN HALLSOur new accommodation can sleep up to 97 students on campus, separated into apartments of nine bedrooms.

Students have a choice of catered or self-catered packages.

Pershore is a national centre for horticulture and has some of the best facilities in the UK.

• Arboriculture • Horticulture • Animal Management


Pershore College is undergoing a huge transformation planned for completion in 2015.

The £5.8m redevelopment will give students access to state-of-the-art facilities. Housed in a contemporary glass building will be a new science and technology centre, collections house, teaching rooms, project spaces and extensive research and development facilities.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOUR AND TRAININGThe animal welfare industries are fast paced and competitive. We are frequently looking to raise the standards in animal welfare, setting students up to bring new knowledge and competencies to the world of work.

Our HND in Animal Management provides a solid introduction to the practices of animal management. This is the course for you if you are passionate about animals and are looking for a rewarding career in the animal management sector.

The course is also suitable for you if you are an animal carer and wish to gain a formal qualification. The HND in Animal Management provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in a variety of settings, from welfare organisations and teaching to retail and research.

Typical modules include:

• Animal Health and Welfare• Animal Nutrition• Animal Husbandry and Management• Business Environment• Animal Behaviour

Assessment: Real life case studies, professional projects, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation.

Entry requirements:Normally applicants will be expected to have at least 80 UCAS points. This may be derived from: • BTEC/ C&G Level 3 Diploma in Animal

Management or a related subject; or one six-unit A Level; or

• Kitemarked Access to HE

A minimum of 40 UCAS points must be from a six or twelve unit award.

Applicants will also need 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English, Science and Mathematics.

Your future:• Animal welfare officers• RSPCA and other welfare

organisations• Animal keepers• Education in animal management• Animal retail

Awarding body: Edexcel

Our HNC in Animal Management provides a solid introduction to the practices of animal management. This is the course for you if you are passionate about animals and are looking for a rewarding career in the animal management sector.

The course is also suitable for you if you are an animal carer and wish to gain a formal qualification. The HNC in Animal Management provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in a variety of settings, from welfare organisations and teaching to retail and research.


• Animal Health and Welfare• Animal Nutrition• Animal Husbandry and Management

Assessment:Real life case studies, professional projects, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation.

Entry requirements: Normally applicants will be expected to have at least 80 UCAS points. This may be derived from:

• BTEC/ C&G Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management or a related subject; or

• One six unit A Level; or• Kitemarked Access to HE

A minimum of 40 UCAS points must be from a six or twelve unit award.

Applicants will also need 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English, Science and Mathematics.


organisations• Animal keepers• Education in animal management• Animal retail


HND Animal Management and EducationInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: tba Location: Pershore

UCAS Points: 80 min Time: 2 years Part-time option? No Placement? No

HNC Animal Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: tba Location: Pershore

UCAS Points: 80 min Time: 2 years Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

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Animal behaviour is an extremely popular and rapidly growing sector within the animal industry. Careers in animal behaviour include; companion animal training, behaviour therapy, research, animal welfare science or zoo keeping. Our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to begin work in one of the most diverse and rewarding sectors of the animal industry.

This course will develop your knowledge and skills in animal behaviour and ethology, whilst exploring the ethics and key legislation necessary for anyone working with animals. Alongside the core content, this degree also provides opportunities for you to study specialist options that will give your course a unique flavour and enhance your awareness of specific areas of interest.


Year 1• Principles of Animal Ethology• Animal Anatomy and Physiology• Applied Animal Management• The Animal Industry• Psychology of Animal Training• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Year 2• Animal Health and Disease• Habitat and Environmental

Enrichment• Animal Development and Training• Research Design and Analysis• Human Psychology for Animal

Trainers• Specialist Animal Management

Year 3• Ethics and the Animal Industry• Advances in Behavioural Research• Contemporary Issues in Welfare and

Behaviour• Advanced Animal Training• Dissertation

Assessment:Real life case studies, professional projects, laboratory practical investigations, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation.

Your future:• Animal trainer• Companion animal behaviour

therapist• Behavioural researcher• Animal welfare scientists and officers• Zoo keeper

Awarding body: Coventry University

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and TrainingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D306 Location: Moreton Morrell

UCAS Points: 220 min Time: 3 years or 4 years with placement Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes


BSc (Hons) Animal ScienceInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D300 Location: Moreton Morrell

UCAS Points: 220 min Time: 3 years full-time or 4 years with placement

Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes

Course: BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Health

Andy studied a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management at Warwickshire College Group and loved it so much he decided to move on to a degree.

“ I love the way that you’re not just a number, the lecturers and staff know you and what you’re capable of and I received all the support I could have asked for.

“ I also joined the SU team – and a real highlight was being involved with student parliament and planning the social side of student life. It really has been amazing. I can now look back on it for the rest of my life and say that this was where it all started. The dream came true all because of my degree.”

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The animal sciences are a diverse and exciting range of disciplines, underpinning many sectors of the animal industry. This is the course for you if you want a career in science and have ambitions to work with animals (whether your interest be in companion animals, livestock, exotic species or wildlife).

Our BSc (Hons) Animal Science provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for a range of exciting career options.

Our course is structured to ensure that you are able to flavour your studies to reflect your interests, and improve your employability in specialist sectors. You might choose, for example, to add a distinctive health and welfare science flavour to your studies. Perhaps you would rather focus on wildlife and conservation or zoo biology.

Whatever your animal career ambitions, our course can be tailored to meet your needs.


Year 1• Animal Anatomy and Physiology• Animal Science Laboratory• Wildlife Ecology• Animal Science Laboratory• Applied Animal Management• Principles of Animal Science• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Research Design and Analysis• Animal Health and Disease• Specialist Animal Management• Biodiversity and Evolution• Microbiology and Parasitology• Animal Behavioural Science• Animal Breeding and Reproductive

Technology

Year 3• Advances in Animal Nutrition• Veterinary Science for Animal

Scientists• Contemporary Issues in Welfare and

Behaviour• Wildlife Conservation• Ethics and the Animal Industry• Dissertation


Your future:• Animal welfare scientists and officers• Veterinary diagnostics laboratory

technicians• RSPCA and other welfare

organisations• Zoo biology• Wildlife conservation



BSc (Hons) Animal Science (top-up)Institution Code: W25 Course Code: D327 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: N/A

Time: 1 year Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

FdSc Animal Science Institution Code: W25 Course Code: D320 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 160 min

Time: 2 years Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes

The animal sciences are a diverse and exciting range of disciplines, underpinning many sectors of the animal industry.

This is the course for you if you want a career in science and have ambitions to work with animals, (whether your interest be in companion animals, livestock, exotic species or wildlife).

Our FdSc in Animal Science provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for a range of exciting career options whilst gaining experience in the workplace during a compulsory placement. Our course is structured to ensure that you are able to flavour your studies to reflect your interests, and improve your employability in specialist sectors.

You might choose, for example, to add a distinctive health and welfare science flavour to your studies. Perhaps you would rather focus on wildlife and conservation or zoo biology. If you

should later decide that you wish to complete your studies to Honours degree level, we offer opportunities for successful FdSc graduates to top-up to our full BSc (Hons) Animal Science.


Year 1• Principles of Animal Science• Animal Form and Function• Animal Management for the

Professional Entrepreneur• Animal Welfare, Breeding and

Nutrition• Wildlife Ecology• The Animal Industry• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Animal Behavioural Science• Animal Health and Disease• Animal Breeding and Reproductive

Technology• Biodiversity and Evolution• Research Design and Analysis

• Microbiology and Parasitology• Work Related Project

Assessment:Real life case studies, professional projects, laboratory practical investigations, reports and essays, presentations, work related project.

Entry requirements: 160 UCAS points





If you have completed a Foundation degree or HND in Animal Science or Management (or a related discipline) and would like to top-up to a full Honours degree, then our top-up BSc (Hons) Animal Science could be just the course you are looking for.

You would complete your studies over a one year period, whilst conducting a research dissertation on a subject of interest to you. The year would equip you well for a range of career choices from animal welfare, the companion animal industry, education or animal conservation. You would learn a wide range of specialist knowledge and skills and be given opportunities to participate in real-world projects.


• Welfare and Behaviour of Captive and Domesticated Animals

• Companion Animal Behaviour and Therapy

• Applied Breeding and Nutrition• Research Methods• Wildlife Conservation• Dissertation


Entry requirements: Qualification at level 5. Applicants are generally required to hold a Higher National Diploma or Foundation degree in a related Animal Welfare or Science Programme with an overall Merit performance.




Awarding body:Coventry University



The animal industry is comprised of a diverse and exciting range of sectors, from companion animals and training, to sectors as diverse and exciting as animal welfare, zoo management or wildlife conservation.

This is the course for you if you are passionate about animals and are looking for a rewarding animal based career. Our FdSc in Animal Management provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for a range of exciting career options whilst gaining experience in the workplace during a compulsory placement. Our course is structured to ensure that you are able to flavour your studies to reflect your interests, and improve your employability in specialist sectors. You might choose, for example, to add a distinctive companion animal flavour to your studies. Perhaps you would rather focus on animal welfare. Maybe your future lies in managing animal collections or in wildlife conservation.

Whatever your animal management ambitions, our course can be tailored to meet your needs. If you should later decide that you wish to complete your studies to Honours degree level, we offer opportunities for successful FdSc graduates to top-up to our full BSc (Hons) Animal Management.


Year 1• The Animal Industry• Animal Form and Function• Psychology of Animal Training• Wildlife Ecology• Animal Welfare, Breeding and

Nutrition

• Principles of Business Enterprise• Animal Management for the

Professional Entrepreneur• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Animal Breeding and Reproductive

Technology• Animal Health and Disease• Habitat and Environmental

Enrichment• Animal Development and Training• Biodiversity and Evolution• Enterprise Development• Research and Design Analysis• Work Related Project

Assessment:Real life case studies, professional projects, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation.



organisations• Animal collection managers• Education in animal management• Animal trainers• Wildlife conservation managers


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Fantastic Facilities...

Our practical teaching facilities are constantly evolving, ensuring they are up-to-date and representative of industry environments, including:

• Fully equipped science laboratories

• Large and small animal enclosures

• Demonstration and lecture rooms

• Tropical rooms• Practical veterinary teaching

suites• Dedicated Veterinary Nursing

suite including operating theatre, radiography room, preparation room, reception area, laboratory and hospital room

• Kennels and cattery units• Dog training arenas• Grooming parlours

As well as all these dedicated resources, our students also get access to the college estate, commercial farm and equine facilities.

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BSc (Hons) Animal ManagementInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D328 Location: Moreton Morrell

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The animal industry is comprised of a diverse range of sectors, from companion animals and training to sectors as exciting as animal welfare, zoo management or wildlife conservation. Our BSc (Hons) Animal Management provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for a range of exciting career options in the animal industry.

Our course is structured to ensure that you are able to flavour your studies to reflect your interests, and improve your employability in specialist sectors. You might choose to focus on animal welfare, managing animal collections or wildlife conservation. Whatever your animal management ambitions, our course can be tailored to meet your needs.


Year 1• The Animal Industry• Animal Anatomy and Physiology• Applied Animal Management• Wildlife Ecology• Animal Science Laboratory• Principles of Business Enterprise• Psychology of Animal Training• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Animal Breeding and Reproductive

Technology• Animal Health and Disease• Habitat and Environmental

Enrichment• Animal Development and Training• Biodiversity and Evolution• Research Design and Analysis• Specialist Animal Management• Enterprise Development

Year 3• Advanced Animal Training• Advances in Animal Nutrition• Ethics and the Animal Industry• Wildlife Conservation• Management Consultancy Project• Dissertation

Assessment:Real life case studies, professional projects, reports and essays, presentations and video documentaries, research dissertation


organisations• Animal collection managers• Education in animal management• Animal trainers• Wildlife conservation managers




Dr Richard Pearce lectures in Animal Science and Veterinary Nursing at Warwickshire College Group.

Richard is an animal ecologist, specialising in conservation biology. Studying environmental science to masters level, he then completed his doctoral research on ecosystem ecology, focusing on the role of animal species in the transfer of pollutants from human activity. Richard has participated in field expeditions to Africa and has presented his research on the international conference scene. He is a member of the British Arachnological Society and specialises in spider ecology, with an abiding passion for biodiversity of all kinds.

Richard says,

“ Our courses provide theoretical underpinning alongside the opportunity to gain practical experience on projects in the real world, supported by strong industry links. We have fantastic facilities, and a really passionate team of expert tutors who, with small class sizes and lots of contact time, can provide the personal touch that our students really value.”

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DipHE /BA (Hons) Fine ArtInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: W100 Location: Leamington & Birmingham City University

UCAS Points: 280 min Time: 2 years DipHE or 3 years BA (Hons) Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes

This course provides the skills to become an artist in the 21st century and studies the significant contribution of contemporary art in shaping modern culture.

You will work across the full range of contemporary fine art media and engage with the West Midlands creative community. You will be supported by expert academic and technical staff, who work with you individually in your development as an artist.

Experiment across the range of Fine Art media which includes painting, drawing, installation, curation, sculpture, performance, photography, film, video, sound and print. You can choose a way of working and media to best suit your own practice.

On successful completion of the DipHE Fine Art students can progress to the final year of BA (Hons) Fine Art at Birmingham City University.


Year 1: DipHE• Practice and Context• Methods and Materials• Establishing Practice• Art and Exhibition• Themes and Concepts in Art

Year 2: DipHE• Developing Practice• Extending Practice• Art Theory and Writing• Art and Audience

Year 3: BA (Hons)• Practice and Professional

Presentation• Practice Led Dissertation• Professional Portfolio

Assessment:100% coursework.

Presentation of practical work and an associated Research Journal.

Your future:Graduates have gone on to:

• Establish themselves as artists in their own right

• Work in a range of directly related areas - curators, teachers, gallerists, animators, musicians, community artists and film-makers

• Develop a ‘portfolio lifestyle’, undertaking part-time employment to facilitate their personal artistic development

• Use the skills and experience as a gateway into the creative industries, including journalism, media, photography, web design, interiors, garden design and education

• Progress to postgraduate study

Awarding body: Birmingham City University

ART AND DESIGNWe are based in the School of Arts at Royal Leamington Spa College, an outstanding, purpose built facility. Our staff are specialists in their field and many are practising artists and designers. The School of Arts provides students with industry-standard accommodation and facilities.

INCLUDING GAMES ART, DIGITAL FILM, VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND FINE ART

“ The course was absolutely brilliant. We were given time and space to research, reflect and develop our own artistic identity whilst also developing a sound understanding of the art world and professional practice. The college has fantastic facilities and the student to lecturer ratio is extremely good. Of course, we had timetabled discussions with our tutors, but they also made themselves available to engage in lots of impromptu discussions.”

“ This has been a very fulfilling personal journey that has opened up all sorts of possibilities. I would definitely recommend Warwickshire College Group to anyone who loves art and wants to explore their own artistic journey.”

Karen has shown her work at numerous exhibitions and was selected to exhibit at ‘New Art West Midlands 2013’, a prestigious exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which showcases the best new art by emerging West Midlands graduates.

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Part-time option? No Placement? No

This Foundation degree in Games Art is written in collaboration with 7 local games studios to ensure content is up to date and industry relevant.

The course has been developed for artistic, creative and imaginative individuals looking for an opportunity to showcase their talents and become a part of a diverse and rapidly growing industry. This is a specialist games art course, delivered via lectures, group and individual tutorials, seminars, practical workshops and live projects devised in partnership with local industries.

Students will have access to a fully equipped modern studio, industry standard hardware and software and one-to-one support throughout all assignments. Upon completion of the Foundation degree, students have the opportunity to progress to university to top-up to an Honours degree.

The course offers students the opportunity to work on industry set briefs and develop skills in traditional media; painting, sculpture, life drawing and digital media; 3d modelling, texturing, animation and digital painting. Professional practice elements include visiting artists from games companies, field trips and placement opportunities with local studios.


• History of Computer Games • Production of Games • Professional Development • Art Process and Techniques 1 • Concept Art • Principles of Modelling for Games • Environment Production for Games • Principles of Animation for Games • Games Business and Finance • Games Design • Formative Computing for Games • Art Process and Techniques 2 • Games Art • Character Production for Games • Game Engines • Advanced Animation Techniques

Assessment: Essays, lectures, group and individual tutorials, seminars, practical workshops and live projects devised in partnership with local industries.

Entry requirements:180 UCAS points plus a strong portfolio of artwork. All applications will be subject to an interview and portfolio review. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis with a supporting portfolio.

Your future:• 3D Animator• 3D Modeller• Concept Artist

Awarding body: Please see our website for awarding body.

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Students up for top award...

A short film by students from Warwickshire College Group was nominated for a prestigious Royal Television Society (RTS) Award.

The film – Aeternum Vale – described as a romance set in a dystopian future – was made by four students – Richard Davis, Miro Pavlovic, Dane Camille and Tom Osborn – on the college’s HND Digital Film Production course as their final major project.

The film took five months to complete, with the students working on every element - generating ideas, research, script-writing, auditions, casting, filming and editing.

Upon hearing the film had been shortlisted, Richard said,

“ Getting a nomination for something as prestigious as the RTS is a big deal, so I’m really excited for myself and the group to get the recognition for all the hard work we put in.”

Richard has also had success with some of his other work. He was nominated in the 2013 Newport International Film Festival with his film ‘BUCK’, and the Celluloid Screams Competition 2013 with his film ‘Happy Birthday’.

This two-year course introduces and guides students in the craft and technical expertise of filmmaking. With experienced lecturers and substantial support from professional industry workers, established practices in filmmaking are put into practice to produce short films, work for TV and videos.

The course invites individuals who want to tell stories about the world we live in to share their vision with us. The digital era has opened up many opportunities for this and this course harnesses this very idea.

If you have a passion for visual storytelling and want a career in the film or television industries then this is the course for you.

The course is 2/3 practical and 1/3 theoretical. This ratio works well to allow students to be adequately equipped with the skills to enter the industry, yet also allows for completing students to top-up to a BA Honours via an established progression route.


Year 1• Technical craft training• Production techniques• Post-production techniques• Film movements• Critical writing• Textual analysis• Contexts and cinema• Film theory

Year 2• Technical craft practice• Motion graphics• Industry practice• Film production• Critical and creative writing• Screenwriting• Film theory

Assessment:Essays, case studies, pre-production materials and production logs, simulations and productions

Your future:Employment: film industries, television industries, other media companies, lecturer

Entrepreneurial: production company set-up, other media company set-up, filmmaker, digital artist.


HND Digital Film ProductionInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: 016W

Location: Leamington Time: 2 years UCAS Points: 160 min

Part-time option? No Placement? Yes

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HND Art and Design (Visual Communication)Institution Code: W25 Course Code: W785 Location: Leamington Time: 3 years

UCAS Points: 160 min plus portfolio of work Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

BA (Hons) Visual CommunicationInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: tba Location: Leamington Time: 2 years

UCAS Points: 120 min plus portfolio of work Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

This course is designed for students who wish to turn their enthusiasm for Art and Design into a creative career by developing their existing skills and discovering new and exciting approaches to the study of Visual Communication.

The course covers a wide range of subject areas, which is proving to be one of its greatest attractions to prospective undergraduates. There is an emphasis on putting together the most impressive portfolio of work possible, as this is of great importance when seeking work in the creative industries. Through a variety of both open and closed briefs, a range of intellectual and technological skills can be learned within a solid course structure. We aim to provide content that is interesting, contemporary, challenging and enjoyable.


• Visual Communication in Art and Design

• Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design

• Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design

• Professional Practice in Art and Design

• Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

In addition, a wide range of optional units include:

• Communication with Images in Art and Design

• New Technologies in Interactive Media• Professional Sound Production Using

Interactive Media• Digital Video Post-Production and

Editing

• Video Production• Reprographic Processes in

Photography• Digital Image Creation and

Development• Personal Development Through

Drawing

Assessment:Assignment briefs, presentations, projects, simulations and professional practice

Entry requirements:160 UCAS points and portfolio of work

Your future:• Designer, Illustrator, Photographer• Teacher/Lecturer• Promotions, Publicity, Advertising• Freelance/Self-Employed

Awarding body:Edexcel

This course is aimed at people who find the prospect of working in the creative arts and media industries exciting and who wish to prepare their portfolio, their intellectual thought processes and their practical skills for the next step in their creative career.

Our new course should appeal to students who have completed skills-based, analytical or experimental courses. It aims to provide an integrated programme of education and training for students, combining traditional and digital media.

During the course, students will study and practise a variety of techniques and develop a strong portfolio of work. While students are encouraged to work independently wherever possible, there is always a subject tutor on hand to support the learning process. You could be working on an illustration or a video piece, a graphic novel or a design layout; whatever you’re working on, you will be encouraged in your achievements and awareness of ways in which your creativity can support your long-term development.


• Academic Study Skills and Entrepreneurial Thinking

• Principles of Visual Communication• Ideas Generation and Development• Contextual and Cultural Referencing • Professional Practice • Project Design, Implementation and

Evaluation

In addition, a wide range of optional units include:

• Communication with Images • New Technologies in Interactive Media• Sound Production Using Interactive

Media• Digital Post-Production and Editing• Video Production• Reprographic Processes in

Photography• Digital Image Creation and

Development

Assessment:Continuous assessment by portfolio

Entry requirements:120 UCAS points and portfolio of work

Your future:• Designer, Illustrator, Photographer• Teacher/Lecturer• Promotions, Publicity, Advertising• Freelance/Self-Employed



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BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND EVENTS MANAGEMENTThere is a strong emphasis on all Business, Computing and Events Management courses on the application of learning and teaching to the ‘real world’ therefore work place examples and experience are a fundamental component to all our courses, enabling students to be equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to gain employment.

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Jamie McKinnon gained a first in his BA (Hons) Business, Strategy and Management which he studied for part-time while working as a buyer at Aston Martin.

“ I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Warwickshire College Group. There is no easy road to getting a degree, and studying part-time requires exceptional commitment when juggling other aspects in your life, but the college provides a friendly and open learning environment.”

Gaining real world experience of business is essential to enhance your career prospects. This degree not only offers students the opportunity to develop business knowledge and skills but also gain real work experience alongside their learning.

We have consulted with employers to ensure that this course meets their business needs and skills requirements. Students will develop high level academic and business skills, enabling them to critically analyse, evaluate and research issues affecting business and management. This course is designed for full-time students and includes mandatory work placement.

A part-time option is available for those already employed in business who wish to use their industry knowledge to achieve a degree in Business and Management. This course fully exploits work-based learning experience combined with academic study to allow students to achieve a full-time foundation degree in part-time hours in two years.


Year 1• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking • Principles of Business• Business Environment• Principles of Accounting• Principles of Management• Developing Professional Practice

Year 2 • Business Accounting• Professional Competence • Principles of Marketing• International Business• Human Resource Management• Work Related Project

Assessment:Assessment methods are diverse and include business reports, problem based assignments, work-based projects, role-plays, and timed assessments and individual exercises. There are no examinations on this course.

Your future:This course will provide students with access to employment in business and management within many different sectors of industry. Successful FdA graduates can progress to BA (Hons) Business, Strategy and Management top-up degree at Warwickshire College Group.

Awarding body: Warwickshire College Group

FdA Business and Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: NN12 Location: Leamington and Rugby

Time: 2 years Ucas Points: 120 min Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes


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This exciting new full-time Foundation degree in Business and Enterprise has been designed for those who would like to start their own venture but also those who wish to develop the skills and attributes to drive enterprise within an existing organisation.

This course is for full-time students and includes an essential work placement. This will take the form of work within a business relevant to the student’s interests along with mentoring for a potential business venture. This course is also underpinned by core business modules, such as Marketing, Human Resources and Accounting so also offers an insight into business overall.


Level 4• Business Enterprise Start-Up • Web Enterprise• Entrepreneurial Characteristics• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking • Principles of Business• Business Functions

Level 5• Business Accounting• Human Resource Management• Principles of Marketing• Technology in Business• Work-based Project• Marketing Intelligence


Your future:This course will provide students with access to jobs in business and management, within many different sectors of industry. Successful FdA graduates can top-up to a BA (Hons) Business, Strategy and Management at Warwickshire College Group.


FdA Business and Enterprise Institution Code: W25 Course Code: N105 Location: Leamington and Rugby Time: 2 years Ucas Points: 120 min


FdA Business and AccountingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: N400 Location: Leamington Time: 2 years UCAS Points: 120 min


FdA Events Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: N820 Location: Leamington Time: 2 years UCAS Points: 120 min


This exciting new Foundation degree offers students the chance to study a degree and gain a professional accounting qualification with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

This course also offers invaluable work experience of at least 10 weeks. The programme has been designed with local employers to meet their knowledge and skills requirements and fully integrates work-based learning with academic study.

Students will develop a high level of business and accounting expertise whilst learning how to research, analyse, and synthesise information in order to identify and solve problems.


Year 1• Developing Professional Practice • Principles of Business• Business Environment• Principles of Accounting• Business Maths• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Business Accounting• The Professional Accountant• Management Accounting• Human Resource Management • Principles of Marketing • Work-Based Project

Assessment:Essays, assignments, work-based projects, individual exercises, experimental work and work-based assignments.

Your future:Students can progress directly into their chosen career or top-up to an Honours degree in Business, Strategy and Management at Warwickshire College Group. The course also prepares students to take professional accounting qualifications.


Events management is an exciting industry and provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of events - corporate conferencing, sporting, leisure or international events.

This degree offers students the chance to gain essential industry knowledge, enhancing the learning experience by allowing students to relate their classroom taught knowledge to the real world and improve their CV.

Students will develop a high level of events and management expertise. Students will learn how to locate, organise, analyse and synthesise information in order to identify and solve problems.


Level 4• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking• Developing Professional Practice • Principles of Events Management• Principles of Business• Events and Festival Industry• Exploring Customer Service• Event Appraisal

Level 5• Business Accounting• Human Resource Management• Principles of Marketing• Work-Based Project• Project Management for Events• Evolving Sectors in the Event Industry• Professional Competence

Assessment:Assessment methods are diverse and include essays, problem based assignments, work-based projects, individual exercises, experimental work and timed assessments. There are no exams on this course.

Your future:This course will provide students with access to employment in events management working for hotels, local councils, art councils, charities and specialist events management companies. Successful FdA graduates can progress to the college’s BA (Hons) Business and Event Management, entering directly into level 6: Honours level.


BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)


BA (Hons) Business, Strategy and Management (top-up)Institution Code: W25 Course Code: NN21 Location: Leamington and Rugby Time: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

UCAS Points: N/A Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

BA (Hons) Business and Events Management (top-up)Institution Code: W25 Course Code: N8FO Location: Leamington Time: 1 year

UCAS Points: N/A Part-time option? No Placement? No

Effective strategic management in today’s business world is imperative to stay at the cutting edge.

This exciting one year top-up offers students the opportunity to study business from this important perspective. We have consulted with employers so that this course meets today's business needs.

Students will develop high level academic and business work skills, enabling them to critically analyse, evaluate and research current and emerging issues affecting business strategy and management.


• Corporate Strategy• Contemporary Issues in Business• Managing Performance• Leadership and Change• Research Methods• Dissertation

Assessment:Assessment methods are diverse and include reports, presentations, seminars, debates, role plays, problem based assignments and written reports.

Your future:You can consider employment opportunities in any environment that utilises business and management skills. This course will provide students with access to jobs in management within many different sectors of industry.

Alternatively you could progress to post-graduate qualifications.


This exciting new one year top-up degree in Business and Events Management has been designed in collaboration with local employers to meet their knowledge and skills requirements.

This course is for full-time students to allow them to progress from a relevant Foundation degree or HND to achieve an honours degree. Normally progression is from a Foundation degree in Events Management.

Students will develop high level academic and event management skills, enabling them to critically analyse, evaluate and research issues affecting business strategy and management.


• Sustainable Event Management• Event Concept and Design• Strategic Marketing and

Communication for Events• Research Methods• Dissertation

Assessment:Assessment methods are diverse and include essays, problem based assignments, work-based projects, individual exercises, experimental work and work-based assignments. There are no examinations.

Entry requirements:A full level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline with a merit profile.

Your future:You can consider employment opportunities in any environment that utilises events and management skills. This course will provide students with access to jobs in events management within many different sectors of industry.





BA (Hons) Business and Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: N100 Location: Leamington Time: 3 years UCAS Points: 160 min


FdSc Computing ManagementInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: IN12 Location: Leamington and Rugby Time: 2 years UCAS Points: 120 min


This degree offers a broad overview of business and management to enable you to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that employers are seeking in today’s fast changing world. There is a strong emphasis on using real business experiences, therefore work experience is strongly advised to support and enhance learning.


Year 1• Principles of Business• Perspectives on Management• Business Environment• Principles of Accounting• Business Operation and Activities• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Business Accounting• Human Resource Management • Principles of Marketing • International Business• Investigating Technology in Business • Ethics in Business

Year 3• Corporate Strategy• Managing Performance • Contemporary issues in business• Leadership and Change• Research methods • Dissertation


Your future:You can consider employment opportunities in any environment that utilises business and management skills. This course will provide students with access to jobs in management within many different sectors of industry.



This Foundation degree in Computing Management offers students the opportunity to gain high-level technical computing skills but also offers invaluable work placement.

The course has been designed in collaboration with local employers to meet their knowledge and skills requirements. This course can be studied full-time with an essential work placement, or alongside existing employment to achieve a foundation degree in part-time hours in two years. Students will develop a high level of academic and work skills, enabling them to learn how to locate, organise, analyse, and synthesise information in order to identify and solve problems.


Level 4• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking• Managing Resources• Customer Service for

End User Support• Website Design• Systems Analysis and

Database Design• Fundamentals of Programming

Level 5• IT Security in Business• Work-Based Project• Website Management• Object-Oriented Software

Development using JAVA• Human Computer Interaction• Networking Technology

Assessment:Assessment methods are diverse and include essays, problem based assignments, work-based projects, timed assessments and individual exercises. There are no examinations.

Your future:This course will provide students with access to careers in computing within many different sectors of industry. Successful FdSc graduates can top-up to a BSc (Hons) Computing Strategy and Management at Warwickshire College Group.


BUSINESS, COMPUTING AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)


Ed lectures on the Foundation degree in Computing Management.

He says,

“The college provides a supportive and friendly learning environment which encourages students to achieve their potential. Enterprise plays a key part in the college ethos encouraging students to develop not only their academic skills but also their core skills making them more prepared for the workplace.

“I find it very rewarding to see the students enjoying what they are doing and actively taking responsibility for their own learning.”

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Time: 1 year UCAS Points: N/A Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

Businesses require a strategic approach to computing in order to fully utilise high level technical knowledge.

Therefore, we designed this top-up degree to consider computing issues from a strategic perspective, develop management skills and update students’ knowledge of contemporary computing issues.

Students will develop high level academic and computing skills, enabling them to critically analyse, evaluate and research issues affecting computing strategy and management.


• Strategic Project Management• Contemporary Issues in

Computing Management• Information Strategy for

Business Success• Managing Performance• Entrepreneurship• Research Methods• Dissertation

Assessment:Assessment methods are diverse and include reports, presentations, seminars, debates, role plays, problem based assignments and written reports. There are no examinations on this course.

Entry requirements:A full level 5 qualification with a merit profile in a relevant discipline.

Your future:You can consider employment opportunities in any environment that utilises computing and management skills. This course will provide students with access to jobs in computing and management within many different sectors of industry.





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CARE AND EDUCATIONA common philosophy for our courses is professional competence underpinned by reflective practice. The strength of the teaching team lies in their diverse experience within the care sector, giving them current knowledge and up-to-date skills.

This course supports the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and introduces students to the Early Years Professional Status.

Students will be employed within an early years setting and the course is delivered as a day release over one afternoon and evening per week.

The course relies heavily on work-based learning and students apply and practice theory in the workplace and use their workplace experience in a range of assessment tasks.


Year 1 • Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking• Communication, Language

and Literacy• Understanding the World

• The Philosophy of Early Years Education

• Supporting Children’s Mathematical Understanding

• Physical and Creative Development

Year 2• Children’s Health and Wellbeing• The Effective Early Years Practitioner• Effective Management

in the Early Years• Personal, Social and

Emotional Development• Safeguarding Children

Assessment:100% coursework with focus on workplace assessment. Evidence is generated in the workplace.

Entry requirements: • Two years post qualifying experience• Work in an appropriate setting

with children aged 0-5 or have access to this age range to carry out assessment tasks.

• Full Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

• Qualified Teaching Assistants who have experience of work with children 0-5 years and meet the requirements for assessments are welcome to apply.

Your future:• Allows those employed within

the child-care sector to take on extra responsibilities and/or gain promotion.

• Progression to BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education top-up at Warwickshire College Group.

• Progression to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is also available for anyone wanting to obtain qualified teacher status.


This top-up programme has been developed to provide progression from a level 5 programme involved in the study of Early Years Care and Education.

The course develops students’ subject knowledge, understanding and judgment and considers relationships between different aspects of the field of study to examine it in a broader perspective. The course develops personal effectiveness and the employability of students in line with Government policy to up skill the workforce involved within the Early Years sector.

The course is delivered as a day release over one afternoon and evening per week requiring minimal release from work and there is a great deal of support for students who are new to study at this level.


• Dissertation• Global Childhood • Effective Contemporary Practice • The Diverse Child • Social Policy and Childhood

Assessment:Much of the assessment evidence is generated within the workplace and is relevant to the student’s current job

role. There are no exams associated with this course.

Entry requirements:Level 5 HND or FdA Early Years or similar programme. Applicants are encouraged to contact the college to check entry requirements.

Your future:Further progression to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is also available for anyone wanting to obtain qualified teacher status.


FdA Early Years Location: Leamington Time: 2 years

Part-time option? Part-time only Placement? No

BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education (top-up)Location: Leamington Time: 1 year

Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

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Course: BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education (top-up)

A qualified nurse already, Nadia decided that her future lay in teaching clinical skills. This course was a perfect fit to help her achieve that ambition.

“Royal Leamington Spa College is really convenient for me as it’s local and I can continue to do shifts as an A&E nurse, but I’ve also done work placements at a nursery and primary school to really enhance my skills. I’m now doing the top-up in BA (Hons) Early Years and Education so I can make my ambition a reality.”

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This course provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills required to work with young children, particularly in an educational setting. Unlike many Early Years degree programmes, this course will be designed to provide successful students with a ‘license to practice’ in an early years setting. To support this, students undertake up to 800 hours of work placement and complete a professional placement log.



Entrepreneurial Thinking• Communication, Language and

Literacy• Understanding the World• The Philosophy of Early Years

Education• Supporting Children’s Mathematical

Understanding• Physical and Creative Development

Year 2• Children’s Health and Wellbeing• The Effective Early Years Practitioner• Effective Management in the Early

Years• Personal, Social and Emotional

Development• Safeguarding Children

Assessment:100% course work with a focus on workplace assessment. Evidence is generated in the workplace.

Your future:Progression to BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education top-up enables students to gain their Honours degree with just one further year of study.

Further progression to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is available for those wishing to pursue a career in education.


FdA Early Years Educator Institution Code: W25 Course Code: tba Location: Leamington

UCAS Points: 80 min Time: 2 years Part-time option? No Placement? Yes


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CARE AND EDUCATION (CONTINUED)

FdA Social WorkInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: tba Location: Leamington

Part-time option? No UCAS Points: 180 min Time: 2 years Placement? Yes

BA (Hons) Social Work (top-up)Institution Code: n/a Course Code: tba Location: Leamington

This course is intended for students who have a level three qualification in Health and Social Care or who are currently working in either a paid or voluntary capacity within the care sector and who wish to study to Foundation Degree level, and perhaps beyond, in order to enhance their employment prospects, access promotion opportunities or move into a different work sphere.

The mode of delivery is such that minimal release from the workplace is required and there is a great deal of support for students who are new to study at this level. Much of the assessment evidence is generated within the workplace and is relevant to the student's current job role.


• Introduction to Social Work• Social Work Policy and Legislation• Social Work Methodology and

Intervention• Lifespan Development• Equality, Diversity and Ethics• Social Work Theories

• Practice Placement• Assessment, Risk and Protection• Managing Professional Practice• Welfare and Community Studies• Maintaining Fitness to PracticeNB: This course is subject to approval and course content and module titles may change during validation

Assessment: Exams, presentations, group work, portfolios, assignments, placement observations, role play and practice assessment.

The programme will use a consistent model of 200 days practice learning to provide readiness for direct practice assessment, and will be delivered collaboratively by employers.

Students who then go on to top-up to the BA (Hons) will complete further work placement hours to be able to satisfy HCPC requirements and work in England under the protected title of ‘social worker’.

Entry requirements: Applicants under 21 years old will normally be expected to have 120 UCAS tariff points. This could be from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care or other relevant subjects, or relevant A levels (e.g. psychology or sociology).

Students should also have at least one year's experience within a work setting that provides health care, social care, community care or similar support services within the state, private or voluntary sector.

Your future: Successful completion of the Foundation Degree allows entry to the BA (Hons) Social Work degree at Warwickshire College Group. Further studies allied to the care sector such as social care or counselling may also be available or entry into employment within the social care industry.

Awarding body: Please see website

The course is intended for students who have a Foundation Degree in Social Work and are currently working in either a paid or voluntary capacity within the care sector and who wish to study to BA (Hons) level, and perhaps beyond, in order to enhance their employment prospects, access promotion opportunities or move into a different work sphere.

The mode of delivery is such that minimal release from the workplace is required and there is a great deal of support for students who are new to study at this level. Much of the assessment evidence is generated within the workplace and is relevant to the student's current job role.


• Practice Placement• Social Work Practice with Children

and Families

• Social Work Practice with Vulnerable Older People

• Social Work Practice and Disability• Social Work Practice and Mental

Health• Professional Skills Development;

Reflective Practice.NB: This course is subject to approval and course content and module titles may change during validation

Assessment: Exams, presentations, group work, portfolios, assignments, placement observations, role play and practice assessment.

To join the top-up to BA (Hons) you will be expected to already have completed a minimum of 100 days in-practice learning within a paid or voluntary employment or work experience in line with HCPC requirements. During the course you will then complete at least 100 further days of placement in another setting to prepare you for statutory interventions as a social

worker. Applicants will also need a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

Entry requirements: Students must hold a Foundation degree in Social work, Social care or appropriate similar qualification and have at least one year's experience (minimum 100 days) within a work setting that provides social care services within the state or voluntary sector.

Your future: Successful completion of the BA (Hons) leads to your eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in England with the protected title of Social worker. Career Prospects are buoyant with, regional and national private and voluntary agencies, Primary Care Trusts, Social Housing Organisations, the field of education and charities.

Awarding body: Please see website

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BA (Hons) Social Studies 2 + 2Location: Leamington

Time: 4 years Part-time option? No Placement? No

This multi-disciplinary degree is jointly offered by Warwickshire College Group and the University of Warwick. Students will spend two years at Royal Leamington Spa College developing subject knowledge and academic skills. Years 3 and 4 are delivered at the University of Warwick where students will further develop their Social Studies knowledge and have the opportunity to specialise in a range of topics including Politics, Sociology and Business Studies.


Subject to choosing the specialist topic, typical subjects studied across the programme may include:

Years 1 and 2• Health, Welfare and Social Policy• Politics• Sociological Perspectives• Researching Society and Culture

Years 3 and 4• Research Methods• Political Theory • Race, Difference and the Inclusive

Society • Dissertation/Research Project

Assessment:Assessment will be through a range of course work and examination

Your future:Depending on the subject chosen for specialist study in years 3 and 4 graduates will have a wide range of opportunities for careers and/or postgraduate study.

Awarding body: University of Warwick

Anne is Technical Academy Manager for Health, Social Care, Early Years and Counselling.

Anne says:

“ I have previously worked in private day care, as a primary school teacher, and an Ofsted Inspector, which allows me to bring a wealth of experience to my role and to my teaching.

“ I use a wide range of teaching techniques to keep my students focused and engaged in my subject.

“ In the Care area we constantly keep close links with the industry to ensure that our knowledge and courses are current and vibrant.”

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Level 5 Diploma in Education and TrainingLocation: Leamington Time: 2 years


This Level 5 qualification is a course for teachers in the post-compulsory learning sector, which includes FE colleges, adult and community learning environments, charity and voluntary sector organisations, offender learning as well as work-based learning providers.


Year 1• Inclusive Learning• Developing Effective

Teaching and Learning• Identifying and Supporting

Individual Student Needs• Learning about Learning• Assessment

Year 2• Political and Economic Perspectives • Action Research• Curriculum Design • Models of Reflective Practice

Assessment Essays, presentations, 8 observed teaching sessions and a professional development portfolio

Entry requirements:The Level 5 Diploma is an in-service qualification. Candidates are required to be in a teaching role when they join the course. This teaching must be in a ‘full’ teacher role involving teaching and assessing a variety of learners across more than one level. 100 hours of teaching practice are required.

In addition, candidates should also have the following:

• A subject specialist qualification at NQF L3

• NQF Level 1 qualifications in English Language and Maths

Please note for successful progression through the Diploma and successful completion, students must hold NQF level 2 qualifications in English by the end of year 1 and NQF level 2 qualifications in Maths by the end of the course.

Your future:Students may seek to obtain a full-time teaching position, in post compulsory education or training. Successful students may progress to the University of Warwick’s Foundation degree.

Awarding body: University of Warwick


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COUNSELLINGThe value of counselling to improve well-being and quality of life is increasingly recognised in society. From everyday worries to serious mental health issues, counsellors and psychotherapists are helping us cope with the stresses and strains of life.

Course: BA (Hons) Counselling

Rachel is a fire fighter with 21 years' experience and is part of the service’s Trauma Support Team.

Rachel said:

“ I have experienced counselling myself and understand the positive impact and empowerment that counselling sessions can bring to a person. I originally wanted to undertake the course to ensure I can offer my colleagues the very best chance of dealing with the stresses that are part and parcel of our job. The completion of the college’s courses has also now enabled me to also work with West Leicestershire Mind as a volunteer counsellor.

“ The college’s degree course was excellent and the tutors are fantastic; really helpful and approachable. The facilities are good and there is extra tuition on offer to support anyone who needs it.”

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Counselling as a profession has been rising in profile for the past 20 years in the UK and is now an accepted and expected part of health services.

Government initiatives, both to increase availability of counselling as a treatment (Increasing Availability of Psychological Therapies) and also to increase public safety for those accessing counselling intervention (Regulation of Counselling and Psychotherapy), have propelled counselling into public awareness and increased its attractiveness as a profession.


Year 1 • Modalities in Counselling

(Person Centred)• Personal and Professional

Development• Comparative Theoretical Modalities• Human Growth and Development• Social, Political and Cultural

Context of Counselling• Introduction to Counselling Ethics

and the Law relating to Counselling• Independent Work-Based Learning

Year 2• Introduction to Counselling Research• Personal and Professional

Development • Developing the Skills of

Counselling (Person Centred) • Counselling for Loss and Grief• Independent Work-Based Learning • Counselling Children and Young

People

Assessment:Seminar papers, tests, reports, presentations and examinations (including practical examinations)

Entry requirements: Interview to assess candidates’ personal readiness for undertaking a course such as this: self-awareness, insight into motives for taking the course and robustness to meet the emotional demands of the course. Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent) is required and a minimum 80 UCAS points.

Your future:• This course is an ideal stepping-

stone into a career in counselling in various contexts such as NHS, educational institutions in all three sectors of education, municipal authorities, Employee Assistance Programmes, charitable agencies and members of the public via independent practitioners

• Progression to Honours level study.

Awarding body: University of Worcester

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Over the past 20 years the counselling profession has been rising in profile and is now an accepted and expected part of health services.

Government initiatives, both to increase availability of counselling as a treatment and also to increase public safety for those accessing counselling intervention, have propelled counselling into public awareness and increased its attractiveness as a profession.


Year 1 • Modalities in Counselling

(Cognitive Behavioural) • Personal and Professional

Development • Comparative Theoretical Modalities • Human Growth and Development • Social, Political and Cultural

Context of Counselling

• Introduction to Counselling Ethics and the Law relating to Counselling

• Independent Work-Based Learning

Year 2• Introduction to Counselling Research • Personal and Professional

Development • Developing the Skills of Counselling

(Cognitive Behavioural) • Counselling for Loss and Grief • Independent Work-Based Learning • Counselling Children and Young People

Assessment:Seminar papers, tests, reports, presentations and examinations (including practical examinations)

Entry requirements: Interview to assess candidates’ personal readiness for undertaking a course such as this: self-awareness,

insight into motives for taking the course and robustness to meet the emotional demands of the course.Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (or equivalent) is required and a minimum 80 UCAS points.

Your future:• This course is an ideal stepping-

stone into a career in counselling in various contexts such as NHS, educational institutions in all three sectors of education, municipal authorities, Employee Assistance Programmes, charitable agencies and members of the public via independent practitioners

• Progression to Honours level study.


This course is designed as a one year top-up to Honours degree from a Foundation degree or appropriate similar qualification in Counselling.

This course is intended for students who are aiming to work in either a paid or voluntary capacity within the counselling sector and who wish to study to Honours level, and perhaps beyond, in order to enhance their employment prospects, access promotion opportunities or move into a different work sphere.


• Counselling in Context• Client Groups in Counselling• Evaluation in Counselling• Counselling Theory

• Counselling Research• The Counselling Professional• Dissertation

Assessment:A range of formative and summative assessments include essays, presentations, reports and a major dissertation project.

Entry requirements: Level 5 students must hold a Foundation degree in Counselling or appropriate similar qualification and have at least one year’s experience within a work setting that provides counselling services within the state or voluntary sector.

Your future:BA (Hons) Counselling is intended to lead to paid or voluntary work in the counselling sector.

Successful completion of the degree may enable entry to study courses at higher levels.


FdSc Counselling (Cognitive Behavioural) Institution Code: W25 Course Code: B940 Location: Leamington


BA (Hons) Counselling (top-up) Institution Code: W25 Course Code: C843 Location: Leamington

UCAS Points: N/A Time: 1 year Part-time option? No Placement? No

54 | ENGINEERING

ENGINEERINGOur strong, close links with engineering companies means that our degrees and higher nationals are industry-orientated, with up-to-date material relevant to your future career. Consequently, graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our specialist areas are in the automotive and manufacturing fields.

Course: HNC General Engineering

James, 21, from Rugby studied for his HNC while working as a trainee engineer at Innolas UK.

James said:

“As I’d studied for my BTEC in Engineering at Rugby College, it was great to come back to familiar surroundings to do my HNC. My employers at Innolas UK put me forward to do the course on day-release so I’m really happy to have had that support. I’m now hoping to specialise in the design and project engineering sector.”

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• Automotive Engineering• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Manufacture and Maintenance

Engineering• Mechanical Engineering

This course has been designed in close conjunction with industry to ensure the curriculum is appropriate and meets the needs of employers. Additionally, the college works continuously with industry representatives to ensure our courses remain up to date and relevant. We deliver our Foundation degrees on a part-time or day-release basis reducing the time students need to be away from the workplace. Second year projects are designed in consultation with employers so companies as well as students benefit from project outcomes.


• Foundation Maths and Science • Materials and Manufacture • Mathematics for Engineers • 3D Computer Aided Drafting • Effective Communication

in Engineering • Personal and Professional

Development

Example specialist modules include:• Electrical and Electronic Principles • Thermofluid Mechanics • Communications and

Signal Processing • Automotive Engineering Technology • Engineering Project Management • Electronic Devices and Applications• Digital Electronics and

Microprocessors • Product Improvement

Assessment:Reports, tests, problem based assignments and presentations. There are no formal examinations.

Entry requirements:Applicants should have a relevant level 3 qualification and be in employment in a relevant engineering sector for the duration of the course.

Your future:Successful completion of the Foundation degree often leads to promotion or increased workplace responsibilities. Graduates may also progress to Honours degrees with advanced standing (e.g. entry at stage 3); leading to further promotion or subsequent postgraduate study.


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Our part-time Higher National Certificates are available in the following areas:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Manufacturing Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• General Engineering

These Edexcel BTEC courses are well known and respected throughout the sector. The college has consulted with local companies to ensure the right mix of units to meet industry needs. Typically, the HNC is delivered over two years on a day-release basis. There are also opportunities for block-delivery and/or fast-track study of the full HNC in one year. The college welcomes discussion with employers to meet training needs.


• Analytical Methods for Engineers• Engineering Science• Project Design, Implementation and

Evaluation

Example specialist units include:• Manufacturing Process• Mechanical Principles• Electrical and Electronic Principles• Advanced Computer-Aided

Design Techniques• Health, Safety and Risk Assessment

in Engineering• Business Management Techniques

for Engineers


Entry requirements:Applicants should have a relevant level 3 qualification and be in employment in a relevant engineering sector for the duration of the course.

Your future:Successful completion of the HNC often leads to promotion or increased responsibilities. Graduates may also progress to the relevant HND course.


This full-time Edexcel BTEC course is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in Engineering. The broad curriculum will provide students with a firm grounding in engineering principles and techniques. Additional to learning theory, students will have opportunities to develop and practise valuable engineering skills to enhance their employability. HNDs are well known and respected throughout the sector and the college has consulted with local companies to ensure the right mix of units to meet industry needs.


• Analytical Methods for Engineers• Engineering Science• Project Design, Implementation

and Evaluation• Mechanical Principles• Electrical and Electronic Principles

Example specialist units include:• Manufacturing Process• Advanced Computer-Aided

Design Techniques• Health, Safety and Risk

Assessment in Engineering• Business Management Techniques

for Engineers


Entry requirements:Applicants should have a relevant level 3 vocational qualification in Engineering or at least one A-level in Maths or Science.

Your future:Successful completion of the HND leads to a variety of roles within the Engineering sector. Graduates may also progress to an Honours degree course with advanced standing.


HNC EngineeringLocation: Rugby Time: 2 years


HND EngineeringInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: OO7H Location: Rugby

Time: 2 years Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

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BSc (Hons) Equine Therapy and RehabilitationInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D422 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 220 min Part-time option? Yes

Time: 3 years full-time or 4 years with placement or 6 years part-time Placement? Yes, full-time study only

Equine therapy and rehabilitation is a rapidly growing area. It is recognised by the industry as paramount in order to promote horse health and performance. If you are passionate about the therapy aspects of equine performance then this is the course for you.

This innovative programme will provide excellent therapeutic vocational skills as well as sound academic and specialist knowledge in order to promote equine performance within all fields of the equine industry.

The course, validated by Coventry University, offers both technical expertise and practical competence in the therapy and rehabilitation of horses. Students will make full use of our state-of-the-art equine therapy and rehabilitation centre and gain first hand practical experience.

In order to complement their degree, students may also undertake a certificate and diploma in Equine Massage to become a recognised equine practitioner.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology • Equine Law • Principles of Equine Science • Applied Equine Management • Principles of Equine Therapy

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Equine Exercise Physiology • Equine Health and Disease • Applied Equine Biomechanics • Preventative Screening

and Rehabilitation • Equine Therapy for Performance

Year 3 (full-time only)• Optional Placement Year

Final Year• Dissertation • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation • Veterinary Science • Alternative Therapy in

Veterinary Medicine • Equine Therapy in Practice

Assessment: Each module varies and may include coursework or examination, case studies, reports, presentations and practicals

Your future:• Conditioning Coach• Nutrition Consultant• Performance Analyst• Exercise Physiologist


EQUINEWarwickshire College Group is a UK and international leader in the development and delivery of equine courses. The Equine Centre is approved by the British Horse Society (BHS) as a ‘Where to Train’ centre and hosts BHS examinations. It is a live business providing hands-on experience with commercial activities and close working relationships with local equine businesses.

Rebecca says: “I’d been to look around and liked how it was presented and how friendly it seemed compared to other colleges and universities. The facilities were also a lot more modern. I really enjoyed my course and I got on really well with my lecturers. I was given the freedom to learn and find my own path, but always knew there was support in place if I needed it.”

“ The friends I made and the trips you could get involved with were a real highlight, as well as the industrial placement year – which as far as I’m

concerned was the most important part. The experience I gained ensured I was a strong candidate for the first job I got after graduating.”

Rebecca went on to work at Warwick Castle and completed a graduate fast-track management programme with them. She later moved to Palmer Hargreaves as an account executive working on a variety of accounts. She is now at Account Director level and working on agricultural industry accounts more closely related to her degree.

Course: BA (Hons) Equine Business Management

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BSc (Hons) Equine ScienceInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D323 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 220 min Part-time option? Yes


BSc (Hons) Equine and Human Sports ScienceInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: DC36 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 220 min Part-time option? Yes


Lottery funding for sport in the UK, combined with the additional interest in sport following the Olympics, has led to an increasing need for graduates with skills in all sporting performance including equestrian sporting disciplines.

If you’re passionate about all aspects of exercise and sporting performance including sports nutrition, peak performance, exercise physiology, gait analysis and sports injury, health, therapy and rehabilitation, then this is the course for you.

The course considers exercise and sports science and the more specialist demands and requirements of horse and rider sports performance. You’ll get an introduction to equine and human sport science with a firm foundation in mammalian locomotion and biology.

Further modules encompass research techniques, horse and rider performance, metabolism, nutrition and human exercise physiology.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology • Equine and Human Nutrition • Fitness and Performance Testing • Principles of Sports Science • Applied Equine Management

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Equine Exercise Physiology • Human Sports Performance • Equine Health and Disease • Exercise and Sports Psychology • Applied Equine Biomechanics


Final Year• Dissertation • Veterinary Science • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation • Human Health and Performance • Elite Athletic Performance

Assessment:Each module varies and may include coursework or examination, case studies, reports, presentations and practicals.

Your future:• Nutritionist• Strength and conditioning coach• Biomechanist/gait analyst• Exercise physiologist• Sports injury rehabilitator• Clinical psychologist• Researcher


From exciting new developments in equine microbiology, nutrition and reproduction through to advances in biotechnology; if you aspire to a career in equine science, research or clinical practice, this is the course for you.

Offering a rich and varied syllabus that explores equine science from both clinical and welfare perspectives, students will develop real world professional skills and knowledge essential for work in a clinical or scientific context. Modules are specially designed to deliver competence in transferable skills relating to a wide range of biological and animal science career paths.




• Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology • Equine Industry • Principles of Equine Science • Equine and Human Nutrition • Applied Equine Management

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Equine Exercise Physiology • Equine Reproduction and Management • Equine Behaviour, Ethics and Welfare• Equine Health and Disease • Applied Equine Biomechanics


Final Year• Science Dissertation • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation • Veterinary Science • Contemporary Issues in Equine Science

Optional modules are: Elite Athletic Performance, Alternative Therapy in Veterinary Medicine or Advanced Equine Nutrition.


Your future:• Equine nutritionist• Rehabilitation centre manager• Veterinary researcher• Alternative therapist• Microbiologist• Laboratory Scientist• College lecturer


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BSc (Hons) Equine Performance CoachingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: DX41 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 220 min Part-time option? Yes


BSc (Hons) Horseracing Industry (top-up)Location: Distance Learning Time: 2 years Part-time option? Yes

Placement? No

Lottery funding and the launch of the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) has led to the role of equestrian coach being revolutionised. Today’s coach now plays a vital role in the development of equestrian sporting performance. Coaching is no longer seen as purely teaching, but has progressed to provide a more holistic approach.

Key knowledge areas such as sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, fitness and new technology are vital to the coach in order to enable horse and rider partnerships to fulfil their potential. If you’re passionate about sports coaching and developing specialist knowledge in equestrian training then this is the course for you.

One of the defining features of this programme is that students choose their equitation modules throughout the course and the British Horse Society/

UKCC syllabus has been fully embedded into them. All Equitation modules have been approved by the BHS.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology • Equine and Human Nutrition • Fitness and Performance Testing • Equitation Theory, Practice

and Equine Management • Principles of Sports Coaching and

Training

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Equine Exercise Physiology • Exercise and Sports Psychology • Equine Health and Disease • Equitation Teaching and Practice • Specialist Sports Coaching


Final Year• Dissertation • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation • Contemporary Issues in Equine

Science

Optional modules are: Advanced Equitation, Advanced Coaching and Psychology or Elite Athletic Performance.


Your future:Equitation coach, Sports psychologist, Human sports coach.


This top-up degree programme is a progression route if you have completed our FdSc Horseracing Industry and want to achieve a degree level qualification.

Combined with the knowledge from the Foundation degree, you will be equipped for a career in the horseracing industry and will have a thorough understanding of the racehorse as an animal and of horseracing as a complex and significant business sector.

You will be able to critically apply acquired knowledge and skills to science based problems in a range of horseracing industry and wider equine scenarios. You will also be familiar with the wider scientific influences which impinge on the range of equine science related activities and the context in which they operate in the horseracing industry.


Level 6 • Dissertation • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation • Management Consultancy Project• Contemporary Issues in Horseracing• Business Ethics and Corporate

Responsibility

Entry requirements: FdSc Horseracing Industry


Your future:• Work on a racing yard• Racecourse management• Work within one of racing’s governing

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BSc (Hons) Equine Business ManagementInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: DN31 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 220 min Part-time option? Yes


BSc (Hons) Equine StudiesInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D322 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 220 min Part-time option? Yes


This course, validated by Coventry University, is designed for students who are keen to apply theory and practice in a business environment whilst specialising in the equine industry.

Students will learn how different organisations operate from initial start-up, strategy development, finance to management styles – providing them with strongly developed management skills.

Business and management skills will be developed in an equine-focused environment, allowing students with a passion for horses to maintain focus and complete their degree programme successfully. If you are passionate about business and the equine industry then this is the course for you.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Principles of Business Enterprise • Equine Law • Applied Equine Management • Equine Industry • Equine Event Management

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Equine Strategic Marketing • Managing Equine Enterprises • Financial Planning and Management • Enterprise Development • Human Resource Management


Final Year• Business Dissertation • Strategic Business Management • Management Consultancy Project • Leadership, Innovation and Technology • Business Ethics and Corporate

Responsibility

Assessment: Each module varies and may include coursework or examination, case studies, reports, presentations and practicals.

Your future:• Yard management/ownership• Equine journalist• Rehabilitation centre manager• Equine lecturer• Equine marketer• Equine transport manager


This degree has been very popular with students who prefer applied science to pure science. If you aspire to study a full range of subjects that’ll give you broad equine skills then this is the course for you. It is a perfect combination of science, business and specialist equine modules.

The combination of applied modules gives you the opportunity to broaden your skills and abilities and therefore your career opportunities within the equine and graduate market.

One of the defining features of this programme is that students will be able to choose equitation modules throughout the course and the British Horse Society/UKCC syllabus has been fully embedded into them. All Equitation modules have been approved by the BHS.

You will study core modules which have to be studied but will also be given the opportunity to choose an option module each year from a set-list. The course is validated by Coventry University.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology • Equine Industry • Principles of Business Enterprise • Equine and Human Nutrition

Optional modules are: Equitation Theory, Practice and Equine Management, Equine Event Management or Applied Equine Management.

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Managing Equine Enterprises • Equine Exercise Physiology • Enterprise Development • Equine Health and Disease

Optional modules are: Equitation Teaching and Practice, Equine Behaviour, Ethics and Welfare or Equine Reproduction and Management.


Final Year• Dissertation • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation • Business Ethics and

Corporate Responsibility • Contemporary Issues in Equine

Science

Optional modules are: Advanced Equitation, Advanced Equine Nutrition, Alternative Therapy in Veterinary Medicine or Strategic Business Management.


Your future:• Yard management/ownership• Equine journalist• Equine marketer• Rehabilitation centre manager• Equine transport manager



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FdSc Equine ScienceLocation: Moreton Morrell & Distance Learning

Time: 2 years full-time or 3 years with placement or 4 distance learning

Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes – apply direct to college

Institution Code: W25 Course code: D567 UCAS points: 180 min

Course: BA (Hons) Equine and Human Sports Science

Russell has set up his own business, Centaur Biomechanics which uses specialist software to analyse the gait of horses, and designs exercises to minimise the risk of injury. Russell also set up Centaur Training and Livery, a purpose built training facility for horses and riders and, in 2011, launched a third business, Position Perfect, providing a range of products designed to improve rider’s position and performance.

“ I have severe dyslexia and I have to say that the learning support given by the college was fantastic. The smaller class sizes also meant I could cope with learning in a way I don’t think I could have done otherwise. Obtaining my degree was a great honour, giving me great pleasure and motivation.”

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Offering a rich and varied syllabus that explores equine science from both performance, clinical and welfare perspectives, students will develop real world professional skills and knowledge essential for work in an equine science context.

Modules are focused on equine systems and specially designed to deliver competence in transferable skills with relevance to a wide range of biological and animal science career paths. The delivery of this course is offered both full time and by distance learning.

First level modules provide a solid foundation of equine science to include anatomy and physiology, equine nutrition and equine management. At second level you will study core modules and also get to choose an option module from a set-list.

Students will be required to undertake a period of work placement to provide you with extremely valuable vocational skills and extensive work experience.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Equine Physiology • Equine Industrial Perspectives • Principles of Equine Science • Equine Nutrition • Applied Equine Management

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Work Related Project • Equine Health and Disease • Equine Exercise Physiology

Optional Level 5 modules: Applied Equine Biomechanics or Equine Reproduction and Management


Your future:• Equine nutritionist• Rehabilitation centre management• Veterinary researcher• Alternative therapist• Microbiologist• Laboratory scientist• College lecturer


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FdSc Equitation CoachingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: DC46 Location: Moreton Morrell & Distance Learning UCAS Points: 180 min

Time: 2 years full-time or 3 years with placement or 4 years distance learning


FdSc Horseracing IndustryLocation: Distance learning Time: 4 years Part-time option? Yes

Placement? Yes – apply direct to college

The coaching of equestrian athletes is now a much more structured vocation and the role of the coach has become much more than just being an equine instructor.

Knowledge of areas such as sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, fitness and new technology is vital to coach horse and rider partnerships to fulfil their potential. This course is suited to students who are keen to study coaching to Foundation degree level, with an interest in riding performance.

The course offers a range of equine related modules and the opportunity to further develop your equitation skills.

One of the defining features of this programme is that you will be able to choose equitation modules throughout the course and the British Horse Society/UKCC syllabus has been fully embedded into them. All Equitation modules have been approved by the BHS.

First level modules provide you with an introduction to equitation coaching with a firm foundation of performance physiology and coaching principles. Intermediate modules will further enhance teaching and coaching skills, performance, psychology, injury and nutrition.

Students will be required to undertake work placement to provide valuable vocational skills and extensive work experience.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Equine Physiology • Equine Industrial Perspectives • Equitation Theory, Practice

and Equine Management • Principles of Sports

Coaching and Training • Fitness and Performance Testing

Level 5 (Year 2)• Research Design and Analysis • Equine Nutrition and Training • Work Related Project • Equitation Teaching and Practice

Optional Level 5 modules: Specialist Sports Coaching or Exercise and Sports Psychology



Horseracing is one of Britain’s most prestigious sports with over 90,000 runners competing in 9,000 races. There are over 15,000 horses in training and over 18,000 registered individual owners, with thousands more involved in partnerships and ownership clubs. The economic impact of racing is at least £3.7billion a year. Racing provides 20,000 direct full-time jobs and supports a further 70,000 indirect full-time jobs.

If you are employed within the horseracing sector and aspire to reach your full potential, this unique and innovative course is the perfect stepping stone to the career of your dreams.

Run in collaboration with the British Racing School (BRS), this degree will equip you with a wide range of skills that are much sought after in today’s highly competitive job market. This programme of study is delivered by distance learning only.

This course is the only one of its kind. The team at Warwickshire College Group works extremely closely with the staff at the BRS to ensure the programme delivers the required knowledge and skills for the racing industry.

Students will study via a variety of different methods; primarily distance learning and some attendance at seminar schools both at the college and racing school.

Students will be required to undertake a period of work placement to provide valuable vocational skills and extensive work experience.


Years 1 & 2• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking • Horseracing Industry Foundation* • Equine Physiology • Principles of Training Racehorses*

• Applied Equine Management • Equine Nutrition

Years 3 & 4 • Research Design and Analysis • Work Related Project • Staff Management* • Business Management

for Horseracing* • Equine Reproduction and Management

*Denotes modules with attendance at the BRS.


Your future:• Work on a racing yard• Racecourse management• Work within one of racing’s

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This course provides you with a perfect combination of management and practical modules.

The course will support those wishing to advance their knowledge and expertise in the equine industry whilst using real life case studies and industry practice to prepare you for a career in the industry. The delivery of this course is offered both full-time and by distance learning.

Course modules are at two levels. First level modules provide a solid foundation of equine and related knowledge in the areas of management, horse anatomy and the equine industry. Intermediate modules cover equine behaviour and training and management. You will be expected to study core modules which have to be studied but are also given the opportunity to choose an option module from a set-list. This flexible approach will allow you to tailor your degree programme to match your own educational and career aspirations, whilst still studying modules considered of core relevance to the degree title.

Work-based learning is a defining feature of all our Foundation degrees and students will be required to undertake a period of work placement to provide you with extremely valuable vocational skills and extensive work experience.

Upon successful completion of the FdA Equine Management students may progress on to a top-up Honours degree at the college. The top-up programme will also be delivered either full-time or by distance learning.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Equine Physiology • Equine Industry Perspectives • Principles of Business Enterprise • Equine Nutrition

Optional Level 4 modules:• Equine Event Management• Applied Equine Management

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Work Related Project • Managing Equine Enterprises • Equine Health and Disease

Optional level 5 modules: Equine Exercise

Your future:• Yard management• Racing industry management• Insurance, charity or governing

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Location: Moreton Morrell & Distance Learning


UCAS Points: 180 min Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes

Train with the best...

Warwickshire College Group is a UK leader in the development and delivery of equine courses, with exceptional equine facilities at Moreton Morrell College.

The Horse Unit is approved by the British Horse Society (BHS) as a ‘Where to Train’ centre up to Instructor level and hosts BHS examinations at the college. It is a live business which gives you the opportunity to benefit from hands-on experience with commercial activities.

We have:

• Highly-qualified, vocationally competent and supportive staff

• Indoor and outdoor arenas• High-speed treadmill• Well-equipped science

labs including sports performance facilities

• Horse simulator• Cross country courses

and fences• Show jumping facilities• Purpose-built farriery centre• A forge• Stabling for more

than 120 horses• 10 BHS Instructors (BHSI)• 60 well-schooled

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FdA Equine Business ManagementInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: N578 Location: Moreton Morrell & Distance Learning UCAS Points: 180 min


Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes - apply direct to college

The equine industry is an exciting, diverse and competitive business environment. The range of career paths available to you on completion of the Equine Business Management course are quite literally endless. Equine Business Management is perfect for you if you desire to work in a management position, to use your unique skills and knowledge as an industry consultant or to chart new waters as the founder and director of your own enterprise. The delivery of this course is offered both full-time and by distance learning.

Students will study a range of business related modules providing you with the skills and attributes to be successful in the equine business sector.

First year (full-time) modules provide a solid foundation of equine business management to include business enterprise, event management and law.

In the second year (full-time) you will study core modules and are also given the opportunity to choose an option module from a set-list. This flexible approach will allow you to tailor your degree.

Students will also be required to undertake a period of work placement to gain valuable vocational skills and extensive work experience.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Equine Industrial Perspectives • Principles of Business Enterprise • Equine Law • Applied Equine Management • Equine Event Management

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis • Managing Equine Enterprises • Financial Planning and Management • Work Related Project

Optional Level 5 modules:• Enterprise Development • Human Resource Management


Your future:• Yard management/ownership• Equine Journalist• Rehabilitation Centre manager• Equine lecturer• Equine Marketeer• Equine transport manager



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HAIR, BEAUTY AND SPAOur degrees have been designed in consultation with employers helping you toprogress successfully to management positions, with the appropriate skills and knowledge tool kit. Our beauty, hair and spa courses allow you to learn from experience and develop personal skills and confidence.

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Having worked in the industry for several years, Nicole knew that she loved hairdressing but needed more to motivate her, so she started a course at Warwickshire College Group.

Nicole is now in the final year of her Foundation degree. Each week she works for three days in the salon and invests three days on her degree studies. She says:

“ In the first year of the course, it was hard work as I was getting back into learning and there was a lot of content and accompanying assignments. This year, it is still demanding but I have settled into a routine and can pace myself much better."

“ I have found the course excellent and the tutors are so supportive; if you have a problem, all you need to do is ask. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone who has a passion for their job and wants to take their career further.”

In the last ten years, the Beauty Therapy profession has adapted to new markets and the industry is now a significant sector of the UK economy with an estimated turnover of £5 billion.

This course provides a solid foundation to pursue a career path in beauty therapy; managing salons and working in fitness clubs, hotels and resorts, health spas or the leisure industry. The course includes specialisms in the expanding area of aesthetic treatments. This exciting profession also offers growth in opportunities for small and owner managed businesses.

Students will be required to complete work placement in our Award winning Spa Academy on a rota outside of class attendance days.

Students will be required to undertake 200hrs work placement in our award-winning Spa Academy.



Entrepreneurial Thinking• Exploring Customer Service• Principles of Business• Introduction to Business

Operations and Activities• Leisure Operations• Anatomy and Physiology• Aesthetic Electrotherapy• Thermal Therapies

Year 2• Business Accounting• Human Resource Management• Principles of Marketing• Professional Competence• Work Based Project• Laser and Intense Pulsed

Light Therapies• Aesthetic Enhancements

Assessment:Essays, case studies, presentations, practical assessments and professional projects.

Entry requirements: Level 3 Beauty Therapy, Level 3 Spa Therapy or Level 3 Holistic Therapy Qualification or equivalent.

Your future:With experience and ambitious drive as a therapist you can move on to:

• Spa Assistant Manager• Beauty Assistant Manager• Positions in Brand Sales, Marketing

and commercial Training • Management positions in other

industries, as the business modules offer transferable knowledge and skills


FdA Beauty Therapies Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: NB23 Location: Henley-in-Arden

Time: 2 years Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes


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The spa industry is a growth area that spans local, national and international organisations in a diverse range of workplaces.

These include spas in large multinational hotel complexes, boutique hotels and bespoke spa facilities in day or destination spas. This course is designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the spa related hospitality and tourism industries, equipping them to meet challenges and adapt to fast pace business growth. Employability is a key component of the course and every effort is made to offer students networking opportunities via our wide range of links with industry.

Students will be required to undertake 200hrs work placement in our award-winning Spa Academy.



Entrepreneurial Thinking• Exploring Customer Service• Principles of Business• Introduction to Business

Operations and Activities• Leisure Operations• Anatomy and Physiology• Aesthetic Electrotherapy• Thermal Therapies• Health and Nutrition• Spa Therapies

Year 2• Business Accounting• Human Resource Management• Principles of Marketing• Professional Competence• Work Based Project• Advanced massage


Entry requirements: Level 3 Beauty Therapy or Level 3 Spa Therapy.

Your future:With experience and ambitious drive as a therapist you can move to:

• Spa Assistant Manager• Beauty Assistant Manager• Positions in Brand Sales, Marketing




If you are aspiring to develop your leadership and management skills within the hairdressing sector then this course is for you.

It is designed to cover a broad range of modules, which will equip you for employment in team leadership and management roles. Modules include hair styling for photography, contemporary colouring, and hairdressing management.

A minimum of 200 hours of work experience per year must be completed in our Academy Spa or in a supervisory capacity at an approved salon or hairdressing related company.




• Principles Of Business• Exploring Customer Service• Introduction to Business

Operations and Activities• Fundamental Trichology• Colour and Cutting Design• Leisure Operations

Year 2• Business Accounting• Human Resource Management• Principles of Marketing• Professional Competence• Work Based Project• Historical Hairdressing and

Emerging Trends• Image Maker


Entry requirements: Level 3 Hairdressing qualification or equivalent experience of their specialist area.

Your future:With experience and ambitious drive as a hairdresser you can move to:

• Salon Team leader • Assistant Manager• Creative Supervisor• Positions in Brand Sales, Marketing




FdA Spa Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: N222 Location: Henley-in-Arden Time: 2 years


FdA Hairdressing Management Institution Code: W25 Course Code: N291 Location: Henley-in-Arden Time: 2 years


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FdSc HorticultureOptional modules in Amenity Horticulture and Landscape Design – Organic and Sustainable Horticulture or Horticultural Crop Production

Institution Code: W80 Course Code: 014D Location: Pershore Time: 2 years

UCAS Points: 160 min Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

HORTICULTURE AND ARBORICULTUREAs a national centre for horticulture we have an unrivalled reputation in training and education, producing horticulturists of the future. We have strong partnerships with the RHS and boast the best facilities in the UK, catering for all disciplines of horticulture.

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A survey of horticultural businesses conducted by the RHS has demonstrated that more than 70% of them cannot fill skilled vacancies and nearly 20% are forced to recruit overseas. Defra has also said that 60,000 new jobs will be created in the UK’s horticulture and agriculture industries over the next 10 years.

Coupled with our impressive employability statistics - within six months of leaving us, all of our 2013 horticulture graduates were employed or undertaking further study - it’s clear there has never been a better time to study horticulture at a college with the best facilities in the UK.

Study fascinating horticultural disciplines including landscape design, pest biology, garden history, crop mechanisation, landscape management and crop production.

The course accommodates the needs of both the experienced horticulturist and those new to the discipline. You will be introduced to the scientific, technological and managerial principles upon which modern horticulture is founded. Then you will develop your knowledge of the horticultural industry and focus your studies through the choice of modules.

This course is validated by the University of Worcester and is taught at Pershore College using its excellent resources.


Year 1 • Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking • Mechanisation and Finance • Plant Use and Knowledge 1 • Plant Propagation • Introduction to Garden Design • Hardy Nursery Stock and

Nursery Management • Plant and Weed Biology • Soils and Plant Nutrition

Year 2• Applied Horticultural Science

(Pests and Diseases)• Business Environment and Marketing • Research and Statistics • Plant Growth, Development and

Ecology

Optional modules • Advanced Garden Design and Graphics• Landscape Contract and

Project Management• Historical and Contemporary

Influences in Garden Design• Plant Use and Knowledge 2• Crop Production Mechanisation• Outdoor Edible Crop Production• Protected Cropping• Sustainable Horticulture

and Water Management• Crop Production Mechanisation• Organic Crop Production

(double module)• Sustainable Horticulture and Water

Management

N.B. Optional modules will only run if chosen by sufficient students to give a good learning experience.

Assessment:Practical projects, plant tests, presentations, design projects, assignments, research projects, laboratory reports and exams.

Your future:Garden management, garden design and construction, garden centre/retail, amenity horticulture, commercial crop management, botanical gardens, the horticultural media and commercial sales etc.



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BSc (Hons) HorticultureOptional modules in Amenity Horticulture and Landscape Design – Organic and Sustainable Horticulture or Horticultural Crop Production

Institution Code: W80 Course Code: D410 Location: Pershore Time: 3 years

UCAS Points: 160 min Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

Horticulture is a highly rewarding industry and this course offers fascinating opportunities for the study of disciplines ranging from landscape design to pest biology, garden history to crop mechanisation or landscape management to food production.

You will be introduced to the scientific, technological and managerial principles upon which modern horticulture is founded. You will then continue to examine horticultural issues and focus your studies through the choice of specialist modules.

This course is validated by the University of Worcester, but taught mostly at Pershore College, using its excellent practical facilities.



Entrepreneurial Thinking • Mechanisation and Finance • Plant Use and Knowledge 1 • Plant Propagation • Introduction to Garden Design • Hardy Nursery Stock and

Nursery Management • Plant and Weed Biology • Soils and Plant Nutrition

Year 2• Applied Horticultural Science

(Pests and Diseases)• Business Environment and Marketing • Research and Statistics • Plant Growth, Development

and Ecology

Optional modules • Advanced Garden Design and Graphics• Landscape Contract and

Project Management• Historical and Contemporary

Influences in Garden Design• Plant Use and Knowledge 2

• Crop Production Mechanisation• Outdoor Edible Crop Production• Protected Cropping• Sustainable Horticulture

and Water Management• Organic Crop Production (double

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Year 3• Independent Study (double module) • Integrative Assignments • Business and Personnel Management• Plant Strategies and Environmental

Issues

Optional modules• Advanced Landscape Design,

Graphics and Visualisation • Landscape Planning • Crop Protection • Plant Breeding and Gene Technology • Post-harvest Management • The Organic Future • Habitat Creation and Management

If you are interested in a career in Horticultural Crop Production you may choose to study:• Crop Protection • Plant Breeding and Gene Technology • Habitat Creation and Management

If you are interested in a career in Amenity Horticulture and Landscape Design you may choose to study:• Advanced Landscape Design,

Graphics and Visualisation • Landscape Planning • Habitat Creation and Management

If you are interested in a career in Organic and Sustainable Horticulture you may choose to study:• Post-harvest Management • The Organic Future • Habitat Creation and Management

N.B. Optional modules will only run if chosen by sufficient students to give a good learning experience.

Assessment: A combination of: practical projects; plant identification tests; pest, disease and weed identification tests; class presentations; design projects; written assignments; individual research projects; laboratory reports; exams.

Entry requirements: Normally, applicants will be expected to have 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) including English and Maths and at least 160 UCAS points, from qualifications such as:

• Two A-levels at grade A to D (one at grade C); or

• BTEC National Diploma/BTEC or C&G Diploma or Extended Diploma; or

• Access to Higher Education.

The college welcomes applications from individuals with relevant work experience who do not have full formal academic qualifications. Accreditation of Prior Learning will be considered.

Your future:Garden management, garden design and construction, garden centre management/retail, amenity horticulture, commercial crop management, horticultural research, the horticultural media and commercial sales etc. Students have also taken up internships at botanical gardens and several students have gone on to Masters and PhDs.



BSc (Hons) Landscape DesignInstitution Code: tba Course Code: tba Location: Pershore Time: 3 years UCAS Points: 220 min


From private gardens to parks, open spaces and commercial developments landscaping is now a multi-million pound industry utilising a wide range of skills. Practical knowledge of construction techniques, materials and plants combine with creativity, management, and business acumen to enable the modern landscaper to design, build and maintain the gardens and green spaces of tomorrow.

Course modules will introduce you to the underpinning horticultural principles of landscaping before specialist modules develop your design, management and business knowledge. Sustainability, contemporary issues, and technology are included to ensure graduates are prepared for the new challenges that face the built environment.


• Practical skills development• Academic Study Skills and

Entrepreneurial Thinking• Mechanisation• Plant Use and Knowledge• Plant and Soil Science• Pests and Diseases• Garden and Landscape Design• Landscape Planning• Garden History• Computer Aided Design• Contract and Project Management• Research methods in Horticulture• Business, Finance and Marketing• Personnel Management• Sustainable Horticulture and Habitat

Creation• Landscape Technology and

Contemporary Issues• Independent Study (Dissertation)

Assessment: Practical projects, plant tests, presentations, design projects, written assignments and exams provide a varied mix of assessment methods. The final year independent study allows you to explore a topic of your choice in depth through research and production of a detailed dissertation. Throughout the course you will be challenged to create design solutions for real-life projects based in the community or participate in one of the college’s exhibits at RHS shows.

Your future: Garden design, landscape design, landscape construction and contracting, grounds maintenance, sales and marketing

Several students have gone on to further their studies in Landscape Architecture or to pursue Masters and PhDs.


BSc (Hons) Production HorticultureInstitution Code: tba Course Code: tba Location: Pershore Time: 3 years UCAS Points: 220 min


With food security high on the political agenda there is a growing demand for qualified professionals to work in production horticulture to ensure the sustainable production of food crops as well as supplying plants for the domestic and commercial market. From field-grown vegetables, to salad crops grown in increasingly sophisticated glasshouses, cut-flower production, shrubs, trees and herbaceous perennials, production horticulture is an exciting and rewarding career.

The course will introduce you to the underlying horticultural and scientific principles that underlie production horticulture before specialist modules develop your expertise in edible plant production, protected cropping, hardy nursery stock production, and post-harvest management.



• Practical Skills Development• Plant Use and Knowledge• Plant Biology, Soils and Nutrition• Pest and Disease Identification and

Control• Outdoor Edible Crop Production• Use of Protected Environments in

Plant Production• Nursery Stock Production and

Nursery Management• Post-Harvest Management• Sustainable Horticulture• Mechanisation and Water Resource

Management• Independent Study• Business, Finance, and Personnel

Management• Research Methods in Horticulture• Novel and Alternative Crops

Assessment: Practical projects, plant tests, presentations, written assignments and exams provide a varied mix of assessment methods. The final year independent study allows you to explore a topic of your choice in depth through research and production of a detailed dissertation.

Throughout the course you will be challenged to investigate the ever-changing technological and scientific advances that lie at the heart of modern production horticulture.

Your future: Nursery manager, production manager, distribution, sales and marketing, research and development, plant breeding

Past students have gone on to study for advanced qualifications such as Masters and PhDs.


BSc (Hons) Landscape DesignHORTICULTURE AND ARBORICULTURE (CONTINUED)


BSc (Hons) Greenspace Design and ManagementInstitution Code: tba Course Code: tba Location: Pershore Time: 3 years UCAS Points: 220 min


Greenspaces provide an essential part of modern life; from private gardens and estates, public parks and sports pitches, to woodlands and nature reserves, greenspaces large and small play an important role in the well-being of society. Greenspace management is a multidisciplinary profession demanding skills and knowledge in a wide range of horticultural, arboricultural and ecological disciplines.

The course will introduce you to the underlying horticultural and scientific principles that form the basis of greenspace management before developing your knowledge in areas such as plant identification, use and maintenance, turfgrass management, habitat management, and arboriculture.



• Practical skills development

• Plant biology, soils and nutrition• Plant identification, use and

maintenance• Arboricultural Principles• Garden and Landscape Design• Turfgrass establishment and

management• Pest and disease identification and

control• Tree and woodland Management• Landscape Planning• Garden History• Recreation Management• Urban Forestry• Contract and Project Management

Assessment: Practical projects, plant tests, presentations, written assignments and exams provide a varied mix of assessment methods. The final year independent study allows you to explore a topic of your choice through in-depth research and the production of a detailed dissertation.

Your future: Head gardener in private estates and gardens, botanical gardens, estate management, local authority greenspace management, landscape contracting, tree and woodland officer.

Students may also wish to pursue advanced qualifications such as Masters and PhDs.


BSc (Hons) Arboriculture and Tree Management (top-up)Institution Code: W80 Course Code: D501 Location: Pershore UCAS Points: N/A Part-time option? No

Time: 1 years Placement? No

This course, validated by the University of Worcester, and accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters, is ideal for those who wish to further their arboriculture experience and knowledge.

Course modules develop the principles of community forestry, arboricultural management and silviculture, preparing graduates for a career in arboricultural consultancy, tree management or further study.

All modules are delivered by staff with substantial experience in amenity arboriculture and the course is taught at Pershore College, utilising the excellent horticultural facilities and extensive tree collection.

A major part of this top-up course are the Independent Study and Integrative Assignments that allow students to focus on topics of their choice and develop a deeper understanding of selected aspects of arboriculture.


• Habitat Creation and Management • Arboricultural Technology• Silviculture • Business and Personnel Management • Independent Study • The Urban Forest • Integrative Assignments

Assessment:50% course assignments linked to real life scenarios; 50% exams.

Entry requirements: Level 5 arboriculture or tree management qualification.

Your future:• Arboriculture consultancy• Woodland management• Local government tree

officer/forestry officer• Education, training and

self-employment • Progress to an MSc programme




This course, validated by the University of Worcester, and accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters, is ideal for those who wish to further their arboriculture experience and knowledge.

The course is designed to enable graduates to be ‘work ready’ and includes ten weeks of work placement within the arboriculture sector (unless already employed in an appropriate role).

As part of the course, you will have the chance to gain practical arboriculture skills, delivered by staff with substantial experience in amenity arboriculture.

The course is taught at Pershore College, utilising the excellent facilities and extensive tree collection.


Year 1• Mechanisation and Finance• Horticultural Science• Hardy Nursery Stock and

Nursery Management• Academic Development and

Work-Based Learning• Plant Use and Establishment• Arboricultural Principles• Tree Hazard Analysis• Tree Work Skills

Year 2• Work-Based Learning in the

Horticultural Sector• Applied Horticultural Science

(Pests and Diseases)• Business Environment and Marketing• Research and Statistics• Arboriculture Industry and the

Global Market• Tree and Woodland Management• Trees, Planning and the Law

Assessment:50% course assignments linked to real life scenarios and 50% exams.

Your future:• Arboriculture consultancy• Woodland management• Local government tree

officer/forestry officer• Education, training and

self-employment.• Progress to the final year of the

BSc (Hons) Arboriculture and Tree Management at Pershore College


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Course: BSc (Hons) Horticulture

As part of her course, Olivia spent a year working at Tatton Park, a National Trust property, where she secured a permanent job after finishing the course. She has also worked in three botanic gardens at Birmingham, Cambridge and Kew and holds an MSc in The Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants. Olivia now works on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, as the Assistant Conservation Officer.

She says “The BSc (Hons) Horticulture at Pershore College covered a wide range of subjects and the tutors made it such a great course and gave me the enthusiasm to continue with my career in horticulture and now conservation.”

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Pershore College Diploma in Garden Design Location: Pershore Part-time option? Yes


Pershore College Diploma in Horticultural ManagementLocation: Pershore Part-time option? Yes


Pershore College is a great place to study. You will be taught by experienced, enthusiastic staff on a campus with an outstanding collection of plants. We use innovative and traditional approaches to learning in a supportive and friendly environment.

This course is ideal for those seeking a career in garden design. The course is designed to develop horticulture and design skills of those who are aspiring to be self-employed garden designers or work in design and build businesses.

The course is taught by horticultural and design experts, using the excellent facilities at Pershore College in Worcestershire. No previous garden design experience is necessary, just a passion to learn and create.


Year 1• Introduction to Garden Design• Surveying and Design• Plant Use and Knowledge• Horticultural Science

Year 2• Garden Design, Principles

and Practice• Landscape Levelling and Construction• Plant Use and Design• Establishing and Managing a Small

Business

Assessment:Coursework and exams.

Coursework develops design skills and plant knowledge, practical projects, case studies, garden designs and your portfolio.

Entry requirements: Applicants must demonstrate an ability to study at a higher education level. One or two A-levels or Level 3 qualification would be acceptable for entry.

Student loans and bursaries:Students on Pershore College Diploma courses are not eligible to apply for student loans to cover fees. There are, however, a number of bursaries available to students studying at Pershore College. Substantial bursaries have been awarded to previous students to allow them to study on this course.

Your future:Career opportunities in garden design either on a self-employed basis or working for someone else.

Awarding body:Warwickshire College Group

The modern horticultural manager needs to be increasingly equipped with business, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that along with horticultural expertise forms the heart of their business. This level 4 course aims to equip those already working in the industry with the key skills required to manage people and resources in a modern horticultural enterprise.

The course is taught by horticultural and business experts using the excellent facilities at Pershore College. Our partnerships with local growers ensure that guest speakers from industry are available to pass on their skills and expertise.


• Financial Management• Personnel Management• Training, developing and mentoring

techniques• Entrepreneurial Thinking• Horticultural Resource Management• Marketing and Business Development

Assessment Coursework and exams.

Coursework is based around written assignments and work-based case studies.

Entry requirements:Applicants must demonstrate an ability to study at a higher education level. One or two A-levels or Level 3 qualification would be acceptable for entry.


Your future:Horticultural Business Management. Supervisory and managerial positions in a range of horticultural enterprises including crop production, plant nurseries, garden centres and retail establishments.

Awarding body:Warwickshire College Group



Pershore College Diploma in Organic Horticulture Location: Pershore Time: 2 years


This Pershore College Diploma is designed to be studied part-time and is ideal for those interested in a career change. This course suits those with a real interest in horticulture and who want to study at Higher Education level.

Using our organically certified facilities, students develop a sound knowledge of organic principles and standards. This is a broad-based course aimed at those who aspire to grow edible crops organically or manage organic gardens.


Year 1• Principles of Organic Horticulture• Plant Propagation• Horticultural Science• Plant Use and Knowledge

Year 2• Introduction to Organic

Crop Production• Organic Pest and Disease

Management• Mechanisation and Finance• Garden Management and Maintenance

Assessment:Coursework and written exams.

Coursework includes hands-on practical projects, trials, case studies, fact sheets and oral presentations. Student projects are actively involved in our organically-certified production enterprise.

Entry requirements: Applicants must demonstrate an ability to study at a higher education level. One or two A-levels or Level 3 qualification would be acceptable for entry.


Your future:Organic growers, gardens and nurseries. Past students have also worked in educational roles and for charities and started their own businesses.


Sophie Sidaway’s unique business idea will see the production of the first commercial crop of Juneberries in the UK.

Sophie, a HNC student at Pershore College, put forward her proposal for growing the novel fruit crop to the college’s Enterprise Board. The Board gave full support with a grant to purchase and import the initial plant stock from Canada and by making land at Pershore available for establishing the initial crop.

Juneberries taste delicious, resembling dark cherry or raisin, with a hint of almond in the tiny, soft seed. They also have high nutritional qualities similar to established ‘superfoods’ such as blueberries with high levels of protein, calcium, iron, and antioxidants.

Sophie said, “it was great to benefit from the college’s Enterprise Grant designed to help business start-ups, and to be offered a half-acre plot for 5 years, as well as access to equipment and expertise was a dream come true!”

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Pershore College Diploma in Professional GardeningLocation: Pershore Time: 2 years


Pershore College is a great place to study. You will be taught by experienced, enthusiastic staff on a campus with an outstanding collection of plants. We use innovative and traditional approaches to learning in a supportive and friendly environment.

This Pershore College Diploma is ideal for people with a keen interest in horticulture and who want a professional level qualification. It covers a broad range of subjects and would suit those wishing to develop a career in estate gardening or those interested in starting their own garden maintenance business.

The course is taught and assessed at a higher education level, making it suitable for those who want to develop a deeper understanding of professional horticulture.


Year 1• Plant Use and Knowledge• Plant Propagation• Horticultural Science• Introduction to Garden Design

Year 2• Plant Use and Design• Mechanisation and Finance• The Production Garden• Garden Management and Maintenance

Assessment:Coursework and written exams. Coursework includes practical projects, trials, case studies, garden designs and oral presentations.

Entry requirements:Applicants must demonstrate an ability to study at a higher education level. One or two A-levels or Level 3 qualification would be acceptable for entry.


Your future:Employment in gardens and nurseries. Many successful students also go on to start or further develop their own businesses.


Course: BSc (Hons) Horticulture

Joseph Atkin was a salesman when he decided to change his career by studying for a horticulture degree at Pershore College. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) and now has the top job at one of the most historic and beautiful gardens in Wales - Aberglasney House and Gardens.

“ I would highly recommend the degree at Pershore College; the content was excellent, as was the advice and guidance I received from the tutors. One of the most memorable parts of the course was travelling on a scholarship to China to go plant hunting in the wild. Since then, I’ve been on nine different trips all over the world to discover rare species in their own habitat.”

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SPORTOur courses are aimed at students who seek a career within the sport and fitness industry. Students develop practitioner skills in sport and fitness and business acumen to prepare them for managing leisure centres, sports stadiums and facilities.

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Institution Code: W25 Course Code: 52C7 Location: Henley-in-Arden



Courses: Foundation degree in Sport and Fitness Management and BA (Hons) Business, Strategy and Management (top-up)

Hayley said:

“ The content of both the Foundation and the Honours degree were excellent. I suffered a sports injury and so didn’t pursue the sports element, but there was sufficient managerial content to satisfy most employers in other fields. My generic business and strategy BA Honours then both widened and deepened my knowledge.

“ I have always appreciated the culture at Warwickshire College Group because they really want their students to achieve. The tutors were knowledgeable, personable and always ready to give help when it was needed. All this means I would definitely recommend the college to others.”

Are you eager to develop your coaching skills? Do you want to examine how sports performance can be improved through the application of science? If so, then this course is for you.

The course focuses on the application of science to the field of coaching, enabling coaching practices to be improved. From grass-roots through to elite level, you will be educated on how performance can be enhanced by the application and in-depth understanding of areas such as nutrition, mechanics and analysis.

You will gain hands on, practical experience of coaching within the community and with a range of groups. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside local groups test, assess and analyse fitness and performance.

Throughout the course you will gain valuable work experience that will build a number of transferable skills to ensure that you are fully equipped for the world of work.


Year 1• Anatomy and Physiology• Fitness and Performance Testing• Nutrition• Principles of Sports

Coaching and Training• Performance Analysis• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Human Sports Performance• Work-Based Project• Exercise and Sports Psychology• Sports Biomechanics• Specialist Sports Coaching• Research Design and Analysis

Assessment:Essays, case studies, presentations, practical assessments, discussions and professional projects.

Your future:• Sports Coaching and Training• Teaching• Human Sports Performance


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Are you a keen sports person who wants to work in the growing industry of Sports Development and Coaching? This course will equip you to work within the Sport and Leisure Industry to promote to others the value of sport.

You will explore a range of different sports and how to gain an in-depth insight in to how to promote sport and develop provision to a range of groups. You will gain hands on, practical experience of coaching within the community and with a range of groups. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside local groups to build the provision of sport.

Throughout the course you will gain valuable work experience that will build a number of transferable skills to ensure that you are fully equipped for the world of work.


Year 1• Principles and Practice of

Sport Development• Anatomy and Physiology• Fitness and Performance Testing• Principles of Sports



Year 2• Human Sports Performance• Work-Based Project• Exercise and Sports Psychology• PE Teaching and Practice• Specialist Sports Coaching• Research Design and Analysis


Your future:• Sports Coaching and Training• Teaching• Sport Development


Do you have a passion for coaching? Are you a keen sports person who wants to become a great coach? If so, then this course will provide you with a valuable insight into the areas of Sports Coaching and Human Performance.

The course will develop your theoretical knowledge of performance and fitness, as well as providing you with practical coaching and teaching skills that will enable you to develop as a confident and adaptable coach.

You will gain crucial practical experience and have the opportunity to coach and teach a range of age groups, abilities and sportspeople. The course will ensure that, on completion, you will be well-equipped to coach and teach within a diverse environment.


Year 1• Anatomy and Physiology• Fitness and Performance Testing• Nutrition• Principles of Sports



Year 2• Human Sports Performance• Exercise and Sports Psychology• Sports Biomechanics• PE Teaching and Practice• Specialist Sports Coaching• Research Design and Analysis

Year 3• Sports Injury and Rehabilitation• Human Health and Performance• Elite Athletic Performance• Advanced Coaching and Psychology• Dissertation


Your future:• Sports Coaching and Training• Teaching• Human Performance and Analysis• FdSc Sports Development

and Coaching


FdSc Sports Development and CoachingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: 5C2C Location: Henley-in-Arden Time: 2 years


BSc (Hons) Sports Performance CoachingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: 56C3 Location: Henley-in-Arden Time: 3 years


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VETERINARY STUDIESOur veterinary nursing courses have been awarded direct accreditation by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means that students do not need to complete the RCVS external examinations to become registered veterinary nurses.

A qualified Veterinary Nurse with 15 years’ experience in both small animal and emergency practice environments, Victoria Bowes has been a lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Warwickshire College Group for the past ten years and is currently course manager. As a practical examiner for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons she also has the pleasure of assessing the next generation of Veterinary Nurses.

Victoria says,

“ Keeping current in the industry is essential for me on both a personal and professional level so I continue to do locum work at an Out of Hours Emergency Veterinary practice, skills which I can use within lectures to enhance the student experience.

“ We have a fantastic reputation for the quality of our veterinary nursing courses at Warwickshire College Group, and as one of only a handful of RCVS Veterinary Nursing accredited centres, our students have the advantage of being fully qualified to practise when they graduate.”

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Veterinary nursing is one of the most rewarding careers in the animal industry. This RCVS approved course validated by Coventry University, provides you with specialist training and support from our dedicated team of experienced and qualified veterinary nurses. You would attend lectures and would complete a placement with a registered training practice, giving you a breadth and depth of practical experience and underpinning theory.

On completion of the course you will be able to register as a qualified veterinary nurse and embark on an exciting new career in the veterinary industry. Our BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing includes the opportunity for you to experience the BVNA congress as a delegate and includes visits to flagship practices so that you can observe best practice first hand.


Year 1• Applied Animal Anatomy

and Physiology• Introductory Veterinary Nursing• Operation of a Veterinary Practice• Academic Study Skills and


Year 2• Introductory Animal Welfare,

Breeding and Nutrition• Principles and Practice of Diagnostics• Applied Anaesthesia• Applied Surgical Nursing

Year 3• Advanced Veterinary Nursing• Professional Practice for

Veterinary Nursing• Research Methods

Year 4• Companion Animal

Behaviour and Therapy• Applied Pharmacy and Medicines• Dissertation

Assessment:Written exams, reports, essays, presentations, practicals.

Entry requirements: 220 min UCAS points.

Your future:• Veterinary Nurse• Veterinary Practice Manager• Veterinary Lecturer• Related careers in

pharmaceutical industry


BSc (Hons) Veterinary NursingInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: D310 Location: Moreton Morrell

UCAS Points: 220 min Time: 4 years Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes


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If you have completed a Foundation degree or a related course with RCVS recognised veterinary nursing competences and wish to top-up to an Honours degree, then our BSc (Hons) top-up in Veterinary Nursing is just the course for you.

Validated by Coventry University, this offers students the opportunity to build upon their existing knowledge and skills and is ideal for those wishing to pursue a senior management role or move into teaching and/or research.

You would complete your studies over a one year period, whilst conducting a research dissertation on a subject of interest to you. You would learn a wide range of specialist knowledge and skills and be given opportunities to participate in real-world projects.


• Companion Animal Behaviour and Therapy

• Applied Anaesthesia• Applied Surgical Nursing• Principles and Practice of Diagnostics• Applied Pharmacy and Medicines• Applied Animal Anatomy

and Physiology• Dissertation


Entry requirements: Relevant qualification at level 5. Applicants are generally required to hold a Veterinary Nursing Foundation degree with overall Merit performance.

Your future:• Veterinary nursing• Practice management• Veterinary research• Education


BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (top-up)Institution Code: W25 Course Code: D3NF Location: Moreton Morrell

UCAS Points: N/A Time: 1 year Part-time option? Yes Placement? No

Our veterinary nursing graduates make a professional declaration during our graduation ceremony as part of their admission to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons:

“ In as much as the privilege of membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is about to be conferred upon me, I promise and solemnly declare that I will abide in all due loyalty to The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and will do all in my power to maintain and promote its interests. I promise above all that I will pursue the work of my profession with uprightness of conduct and that my constant endeavour will be to ensure the welfare of animals committed to my care”.

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FdSc Veterinary Nursing Institution Code: W25 Course Code: D311 Location: Pershore

Part-time option? Yes UCAS Points: 160 min Time: 3 years Placement? Yes

Veterinary nursing is one of the most rewarding careers in the animal industry. This RCVS approved course, validated by Coventry University, provides you with specialist training and support from our dedicated team of experienced and qualified veterinary nurses.

You would attend lectures and would complete a placement with a registered training practice, giving you a breadth and depth of practical experience and underpinning theory. On completion of the course you will be able to register as a qualified veterinary nurse and embark on an exciting new career in the veterinary industry.

Our FdSc Veterinary Nursing includes the opportunity for you to experience the BVNA congress as a delegate and includes visits to flagship practices so that you can observe best practice first hand. If you should later decide that you wish to complete your studies to Honours degree level, we offer opportunities for successful FdSc graduates to top-up to our BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing.



Entrepreneurial Thinking• Applied Animal Anatomy

and Physiology• Introductory Veterinary Nursing• Operation of a Veterinary Practice

Year 2• Introductory Animal Welfare,

Breeding and Nutrition• Principles and Practice of Diagnostics• Applied Anaesthesia• Applied Surgical Nursing

Year 3• Advanced Veterinary Nursing• Professional Practice for

Veterinary Nursing• Reflective Nursing Practice

Assessment: Written exams, reports, essays, presentations, practicals.

Work placements: Students must complete 2100 hours (60 weeks) of work based placement learning in an approved veterinary environment.

At Pershore College, this will be completed by block release work placements. At Moreton Morrell College, this must be undertaken on a minimum 15 hours a week basis during the normal opening hours of the working environment.


Your future• Veterinary Nurse• Veterinary Practice Manager• Veterinary Lecturer• Related careers in

pharmaceutical industry


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Course: FdSc Veterinary Nursing

Laura completed the FdSc Veterinary Nursing at Warwickshire College Group and is now working as a veterinary nurse.

She said:

“ I like the way we do work in the practice as well as going to college, and doing practical things as well as theory.

“ It gives you confidence knowing the theory and it means you can demonstrate it at work.”

Speaking about the animal care department at Moreton Morrell College, she said:

“ It’s such a nice closely-knit community. You get a lot more help from tutors here and everyone’s really friendly. This is the only place I thought about going.”

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Veterinary physiotherapy is a rapidly expanding profession within the veterinary sector. Our BSc (Hons)Veterinary Physiotherapy is an excellent opportunity for students wishing to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Physiotherapist whilst studying a Level 6 higher education qualification. The college is working with the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists, so students will combine academic study and occupational competence.

You will learn through lectures, seminars and practice, developing skills in animal manipulation, therapeutic techniques and clinical practice. Your theoretical underpinning will include an education in key elements of relevant animal law and professional practice.



Entrepreneurial Thinking• Animal Law and Professional Practice• Functional Anatomy for Physiotherapy• Histology and Pathophysiology• Dynamics of Animal Movement• Animal Practice and Palpation

Year 2• Research Design and Analysis• Neurology and Orthopaedics• Veterinary Therapeutic Techniques• Enterprise Development• Biomechanical Assessment

and Exercise Prescription• Applied Animal Management

and Therapy

Year 3• Animal clinical practice• Clinical placement• Specialist equine practice• Advanced physiotherapy

and diagnostics• Dissertation

Assessment:Real life case studies, professional projects, laboratory practical investigations, reports and essays, presentations, research dissertation.


Your future:• Veterinary physiotherapist• Lecturer in veterinary physiotherapy• Research


Also accredited by the NAVP (National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists)

BSc (Hons) Veterinary PhysiotherapyInstitution Code: W25 Course Code: 56D2 Location: Moreton Morrell UCAS Points: 320 min

Time: 3 years full-time or 4 years with placement Part-time option? Yes Placement? Yes


80 | MATURE STUDENTS

Course: DipHE / BA (Hons) Fine Art

Did you enjoy your time here and do you feel you got the support you needed to help you through your course?

"I had four fantastic years. All the support mechanisms within the Fine Art department are exemplary. All the tutors get to know the students’ individual needs and this is evidenced by the work outcomes. Even through some very difficult personal circumstances, I

cannot begin to describe the help, friendship and support I received from staff and my peers. I am certain it was my art course that kept me sane during the whole process."

What were the highlights for you from your time at college?

"As a mature student returning to education after many years, it was an exciting learning opportunity. I found the challenges set and the high level of discussion and research exciting.

The major highlight was the opportunity to curate an exhibition in Birmingham of my own fellow students work."

Can you give a brief summary of your career so far since leaving the college?

"Having finished four years of the Diploma with a Distinction, I am having a gap year, before continuing my studies on a Masters degree course.

"I have recently acquired my own studio space near home and have started to think more commercially about my art, as well as to develop my practice further and delve more deeply into the academic research opportunities."

What advice would you give to someone who was interested in a similar career or was currently studying in your field?

"Go for it – whatever your age. It is fantastic to open your mind to new experiences and for me it was the beginning of a totally new life. Make sure you attend every workshop, visit, lecture – you may not feel you are interested at the moment, but you will undoubtedly find in years to come that you need those skills and historical context."

Can you sum up your time with Warwickshire College Group in one sentence?

"Thank you for a life changing experience."

Twelve thousand adults study with us each year. Being a mature student is a big decision. After all, mature students often have more responsibilities – jobs, children, a business – to name a few – and that can make it difficult to fit in studying too. But do not be put off – we’re here to support you along every step of your new and exciting journey! Did you know that most of our courses have part-time options and some offer study by distance learning? We even have on-site childcare support if needed.

Above all we want you to know that our mature students are greatly valued. We’ve noticed how mature students positively contribute to our college community; their experience and enthusiasm for learning is unrivalled.

And we’ve had many great success stories like this one…

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Want to study with us but worried about your entry qualifications? Many mature students find that they have different qualifications to those requested in this guide. If this applies to you – don’t panic!

We’ll make sure we take into consideration your experience and circumstances too. Plus if you have slightly different qualifications or you earned them many years ago, we’ll take this into account.

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Every single one of our graduates has been an inspiration - whether it was winning an award, getting exceptional grades, representing the college, discovering a subject they love, mastering a skill, overcoming challenges or achieving a personal goal – and we want to make sure that’s not forgotten. We want to celebrate it.

That’s why we’ve set up our Alumni Association.

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND FOR LIFEWe want our graduates to get the best jobs. We want them to achieve their goals and realise their dreams, which is why as soon as you join us we start developing your skills ready for the real world, setting you up for life. When you leave us we’re there to support you on your continued journey.

WE OFFER OUR ALUMNI… › Some part-time courses at

discounted rates* to help you extend and enhance your skill set and progress professionally

› Discounts on college services and products like our salons, spa, gyms, dog grooming, plant centre and more

› Access to our Matrix accredited student services team who can help you with job application and CV writing skills

› One to one career guidance

› Networking opportunities at our alumni events and business forums

› Online forum to chat to other alumni members – share memories, updates and reconnect with old friends.

Find more online at www.alumni.warwickshire.ac.uk

ALUMNI

*Terms and conditions apply.

82 | MONEY MATTERS

INVEST IN YOUR FUTUREDid you know that people with a degree earn an average of £12,000 a year more than people without a degree?

Our course fees are competitive and you’ll notice they are much lower than the average university. Plus many students are eligible for financial support.

No matter what course you choose to study, when it comes to fees you can be sure of one thing - you are getting real value for money.

FULL-TIME COURSESIn 2015/16 most first year higher education students will be charged a fee of £7,210 or less depending on the subject they are studying.

You can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your fees (see next page for more details).

PART-TIME COURSESFees for part-time study are usually based on the full-time fees for a similar course, less £500, divided pro rata.

For example, if it costs £5,960 for a full-time Foundation degree consisting of six modules per year, then a student taking three modules per year would then pay one half of £5,460 giving an annual fee of £2,730.

Part-time students can get tuition fee loans in the same way as full-time students but do not have access to grants for living costs.

For more information visit our website at www.warwickshire.ac.uk/moneymatters

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER HORTICULTURE COURSESSome of our horticulture courses at Pershore College have fees set by and paid to the University of Worcester. Contact us or see individual course details for the correct information for each course. If relevant, check for fees and bursaries at the University of Worcester which differ from those set by Warwickshire College Group.

PERSHORE COLLEGE DIPLOMASPershore College Diplomas have the lowest fees but do not attract fee loans. Contact the college for more information.

MONEY MATTERS

Study with us... your fees will be lower than at university!

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GOVERNMENT LOANS AND GRANTSFinancial support is available from the government through tuition fee loans (for full-time and part-time students) and living cost or maintenance loans and grants (for full-time students only). For more information about government support (including for disabled students and students with dependants) and for the application forms for this support, visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

TUITION FEE LOANS› You don’t have to pay for your course yourself

up front

› You can get a loan to cover the cost of your tuition

› You start to pay it back only when you are earning over £21,000 a year

REPAYING YOUR LOANS› You start to pay back only when you

are earning over £21,000 a year

› You repay 9% of your income above £21,000. So, for example, if your salary was £25,000, the 9% would apply to £4,000 only, meaning you would repay £30 per month

› If your salary falls below £21,000, your repayments stop – for example if you take a career break or are unemployed. Repayments start again only when you earn over £21,000

› Loan repayments will be deducted from your salary, normally through the tax system.

› If you have not repaid your loan after 30 years then it is written off

NON-REPAYABLE MAINTENANCE GRANTS› Available to help with living costs such

as food, accommodation and travel

› If your household income is up to £25,000 you will be entitled to a full grant, of £3,387, which you won’t have to pay back

› If your household income is between £25,000 and £42,620 you would be entitled to a grant of between £50 and £3,387, which you won’t have to pay back

MAINTENANCE LOANS› Available to help with living costs such

as food, accommodation and travel

› A loan of up to £5,740 will be available if you do not live with your parents

› A loan of up to £4,565 will be available if you do live with your parents

› You start to pay back only when you are earning over £21,000 a year

Our website has more information on financial support, or find out more in detail and apply at: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

If you are an EU resident, or if you have previously studied at higher education level, you may not be eligible for government support. Check www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for more details.

YOUR FUNDING OPTIONS EXPLAINED...

Please note that all information on government funding may be subject to change. Warwickshire College Group reserves the right to change its fees for 2015/16 as required.


CHILDCARE SUPPORTCARE TO LEARNIf you are under 20 years old and have children, Care to Learn can help with the cost of your childcare while you are studying.

CHILDCARE SUPPORT COVERS:› Childcare costs while you learn, including if you

are on placement

› Childcare costs for extra private study time

› A childcare deposit if one is charged

› A childcare registration fee if one is charged

› Necessary childcare fees payable in holidays to keep your child’s place

› Necessary travel costs to and from your childcare provider

› A childcare taster to help the child settle

Care to Learn will not affect you or your family’s benefits or allowances in any way.

You do not have to be getting benefits to have your childcare paid through Care to Learn.

Call the Care to Learn helpline on 0800 121 8989 for more information.

Care to Learn funding is not available for those studying a higher education course at university.

Kathryn’s story

Kathryn juggled her job as a Nursery Manager to complete a Foundation degree in Early Years.

“ Cost is a big factor and being able to study locally, knowing there is all the support I need, is great. You come out well-qualified, without having to travel far from home and I can work to support my studies.”

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WHAT’S NEXT?VISIT OUR WEBSITEBefore you apply, visit our website at www.warwickshire.ac.uk for full course details and to find out more about our group of colleges.

FULL-TIME COURSES

› For most of our courses, you can apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com/students/apply - just search for institution code W25: Warwickshire College

› You can find the individual course codes on our website at www.warwickshire.ac.uk or give us a call on 0300 456 0049

PART-TIME AND DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES

› If you want to study part-time or by distance learning (for some courses only) you will need to apply directly to us. Simply find the course on our website and click ‘enquire now’

› You can also complete a written application form, available on request. Call us on 0300 456 0049 or download a copy from our website: www.warwickshire.ac.uk/howtoapply

COME AND SEE USWe hold open events all year round at all colleges for you to come and see our fantastic facilities, chat with expert tutors and find out more about all of our courses. Check out our upcoming open event dates on page 18 and online at www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events - please note that booking is essential for some events, so make sure to book early so you won’t miss out!

HOW TO FIND USMaps and directions to all of our colleges can be found online - please visit www.warwickshire.ac.uk/colleges

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Warwickshire College Group is proud to work with our collaborative partners:

The college welcomes applications from students of all ages and those with relevant work experience who do not have formal academic qualifications.

Each application is considered carefully. UCAS tariff point requirements are listed in the course information online. Tariff points can be achieved from many different qualifications (see www.ucas.com for more details).

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OR LEARNING DIFFICULTIESPlease tell us as early as possible about any disabilities or learning difficulties so the college can assess your learning and support needs and make arrangements to meet them within our available resources.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSStudents from more than 50 countries attend the college each year. International students should follow the normal application procedure. Once you have applied, our International Office will provide details of additional support for international students, such as advice about visas, help when arriving in the UK and developing English language skills for academic study.

Call +44(0)1926 884263 or email [email protected]

NEED ASSISTANCE?Call us on 0300 456 0048 if you need help reading this guide.

VISITING THE COLLEGE?Please tell us if you have any individual requirements.

DISCLAIMEREvery effort has been made to ensure that this guide was correct at the time of publication. However, Warwickshire College Group reserves the right to review or cancel subjects or courses. New courses are also being developed which may not be listed in this guide. Some courses are subject to approval. Please visit our website for the latest information.


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