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Foundation Handbook for new students
Important! Please read and keep for future reference
Foundation
Programme
Bellerbys College
Brighton
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Welcome to the Bellerbys College Brighton
Foundation Programme!
If you have any questions please let us know and we will always do our best to help you.
Foundation Programme Manager
Mrs Kerry Lum
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01273 339538
Foundation Programme Assistants
Mr Andy Robinson (BUSINESS STUDENTS)
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01273 339326
Ms Beka Redclift (NON-BUSINESS STUDENTS)
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01273 339354
Foundation Attendance Monitor
Mrs Libby Hurd
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01273 944694
Pre -Foundation Attendance Monitor
Mr Mikey Thomson
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01273 339200
Foundation Programme Exams Officer
Ms Faye Stewart
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01273 339200
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You need to wear your Bellerbys badge at all times while you are in the
college building.
Please always look at noticeboards for information, especially the main
Foundation board near the Foundation Programme Manager’s office.
CONTACT DETAILS: It is VERY IMPORTANT that we have your correct
mobile phone number, and your parents’ email address and phone number.
If there are any changes, please inform the Programme Assistants
immediately.
Please check your emails and the Foundation area on Study Smart daily for
any information about your programme and UCAS.
It is COMPULSORY to attend all timetabled lessons. We expect you to
attend ALL classes. This is a requirement for your student visa.
SPEAK ENGLISH AT ALL TIMES! Your future education at a UK university
may depend on it!
Some important general notes
Foundation students enjoy the
annual May Ball!
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Term dates for 2018 Academic Year
Spring Term
Monday 8th January - Start of Spring term
Wednesday 14th – Friday 16th - February Half term
Thursday 29th March - End of Spring term
Summer Term 1
Monday 16th April - Start of Summer term 1
Friday 15th June - End of Summer term 1
Friday 6th July - End of Summer term 1 for Year 9 & 10 Pathway
Summer Term 2
Monday 18th June - Start of Summer term 2
Friday 17th August - End of Summer term 2
Autumn Term
Wednesday 12th September - Start of Autumn term
Monday 22nd – Friday 26th - October Half Term
Friday 14th December - End of Autumn term
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Faculties
Mathematics & IT
Head of Faculty: Mr Gary Pantrey Faculty Office: Third floor, South end
Humanities
Head of Faculty: Mr Oliver Knight Faculty Office: First floor, South end
Science
Head of Faculty: Ms Helen Andrews Faculty Office: First floor, East side
Business
Head of Faculty: Mr Shalene Baker Faculty Office: First floor, North end
Art & Design
Head of Faculty: Mr David Nix Faculty Office: Fourth floor
English
Head of Faculty: Mr Adam Bradley Faculty Office: Second floor, South end
IELTS Exams Office
IELTS Manager: Ms Alexis Whisken IELTS exam office: Ground floor by Reception
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1. Bellerbys College Foundation Programme Overview Q&A
Who runs the programme? Bellerbys College
Where is the programme taught?
Brighton, Cambridge, London, Oxford
Which authority oversees the programme?
Lancaster University is the Accreditation Authority http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/search/?q=bellerbys+college
What does Lancaster University Accreditation mean?
Lancaster University makes sure that overall academic standards are maintained when we assess & grade students’ performance and that the teaching and learning practices are
appropriate, so that the programme is effective and achieves its aims.
At the end of the course what documentation do students receive?
1. Transcript of Results – for all students 2. Certificate of Achievement – if you pass the programme
What is the level of programme?
NQF Level 3 - the year before university study at undergraduate level https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-
mean/compare-different-qualification-levels
What subjects will students study?
The Foundation Programme focusses on 9 main subject areas – called Pathways; The Pathways are Business (Business with Law; Business with Marketing), Humanities, Law, International Relations & Politics, Art & Design, Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Science, Media, Computing.
How are the pathways structured?
Each pathway has 10 modules; 4 core modules that all Pathways contain and 6 specialist modules focussing on the subject specialism of each Pathway.
How long does that programme
last?
The Programme lasts for 3 teaching terms. Almost all students
complete the programme within 3 terms of continuous study. Students can continue to study on the programme for additional terms for up to two years. Re-starting programme – After their first term, some students may be allowed to re-start the whole course from a later start
date - but students must still complete the programme within the two year period allowed.
The lovely Brighton
Pavilion!
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2. Foundation Subject Modules
As stated on the previous page, each Foundation Programme consists of 10 modules which will
include the core subject modules plus English and CIT. You will study 3 or 4 modules per term.
Below you will find the list of Foundation Programmes on offer at Bellerbys Brighton. You will
see the modules studied for each pathway and the credits plus percentage weighting per subject.
You will also see the coursework/exam weighting for each module.
Pathway Module Credit weighting
/ % Coursework
% Exam %
All (Core) English skills 1 6 (5.0%) 70 30
All (Core) English skills 2 10 (8.3%) 100 0
All (Core) Study skills 10 (8.3%) 100 0
All (Core) CIT 10 (8.3%) 100 0
Art & Design Art Skills 11.5 (9.6%) 100 0
Art & Design Design Skills 11.5 (9.6%) 100 0
Art & Design Experimentation And Development 14 (11.7%) 100 0
Art & Design Group & Independent Design 21.5 (17.9%) 100 0
Art & Design Photography / Printmaking 14 (11.7%) 90 10
Art & Design Contextual Studies 11.5 (9.6%) 90 10
Business Accounting 14 (11.7%) 20 80
Business Business Studies 1 14 (11.7%) 30 70
Business Business Studies 2 14 (11.7%) 30 70
Business Economics 1 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Business Economics 2 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Business Business Maths 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Computing Coding 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Computing Databases 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Computing Systems Analysis 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Computing Web Technologies 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Computing Pure Maths 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Computing Decision Maths 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Engineering Pure Maths 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Engineering Pure Maths 2 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Engineering Mechanics 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Engineering Mechanics 2 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Engineering Matter & Waves 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Engineering Electricity & Fields 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Chemical Eng. Chemistry 1 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Chemical Eng. Chemistry 2 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Chemical Eng. Mechanics 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Chemical Eng. Mechanics 2 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Chemical Eng. Pure Maths 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Chemical Eng. Pure Maths 2 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Chemical Eng. Matter & Waves (part module) 0 0 100
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Humanities Sociology 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Humanities Sociology 2 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Humanities Sociology 3 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Humanities Psychology 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Humanities Psychology 2 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Humanities Psychology 3 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Law Law 1 English Legal System 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Law Law 2 Contract 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Law Law 3 Tort 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Law Politics 1 Political Institutions and Concepts 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Law Politics 2 Modern British Politics 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Law Politics 3 International Politics 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Int. Relations Politics 1 Political Institutions and Concepts 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Int. Relations Politics 2 Modern British Politics 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Int. Relations Politics 3 International Politics 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Int. Relations IR 1 Global theories and ideologies 14 (11.7%) 10 90
Int. Relations IR 2 Key Features of Global Political Systems 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Int. Relations IR 3 Global Development 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Media Media 1 Film making 14 (11.7%) 100 0
Media Media 2 Advertising & Marketing 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Media Media 3 Newspaper & Magazines 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Media Media 4 Multi-media journalism 14 (11.7%) 100 0
Media Media 5 Applied Media Theory 14 (11.7%) 50 50
Media Media 6 Research Project 14 (11.7%) 100 0
Science Pure Maths 1 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Science Pure Maths 2 / Statistics for Scientists 14 (11.7%) 0 100
Science Chemistry 1 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Science Chemistry 2 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Science Cell Biology 14 (11.7%) 25 75
Science Physiology 14 (11.7%) 25 75
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Track your progress!
Module
Credits
Result achieved
Foundation English Skills 1
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Foundation English Skills 2
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Foundation English Skills 3
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Computer Information Technology
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Pathway module 1 ....................................................
Pathway module 2 ....................................................
Pathway module 3 ....................................................
Pathway module 4
....................................................
Pathway module 5 ....................................................
Pathway module 6
....................................................
Credit weighted overall
average mark
TOTAL /120
Circe and Jason are our Foundation Senior Tutors,
who you'll get to know as you're completing your
university applications on UCAS and Unifrog. They
also give fantastic Foundation assemblies!
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3. Foundation Examinations
Foundation Programme exams take place at the end of each of the 3 terms and these count
towards your final overall Foundation Programme results. You will also have mid-term class tests
to assess your progress in the first and second terms.
To pass Foundation you need to pass every module, pass = 40%. To obtain a
distinction mark you will need to achieve at least 75%.
You will receive an exams pack approximately one month before the exams begin. This will
contain your statement of entry (the exams you have been entered for) as well as all the
information you will need about the exams session. Make sure you read everything in your
exams pack very carefully!
If you score less than 40% in a module, you will automatically be entered to resit the subject in
the following term. Make sure you check your Statement of Entry to see that you have
definitely been automatically entered for any subjects you have failed.
You may have passed a module (scored more than 40%) but still wish to resit an exam - this may
be because you need to achieve a certain mark (60%, for example) in a subject to meet your
university requirements. If this is the case, you will need to complete a resit application form.
These forms will become available at the same time that you are given your exams pack, and can
be collected from your Exams Officer or Programme Assistants. There are rules about resits,
so you will not always be allowed to resit an exam. Make sure the completed forms are
handed in by the deadline date as your application will NOT be considered if it arrives late.
Some revision classes will be held during the 2 weeks leading up to the exams. Please check
the noticeboards around the college and your email for information on when and where they will
be held.
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Regulations
Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam.
If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.
You must not take into the exam room:
o notes;
o mobile phones, iPods, MP3/4 players, a wrist watch which has a data storage device or any other products with text/digital
facilities.
Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject
to penalty and possible disqualification. All rule breaking will be reported to the Foundation Programme Manager, Mrs Lum.
Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
Do not talk to or try to communicate with or disturb other candidates once the exam has started.
• If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return to
the room.
• Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam.
Information
Exam timetables are displayed on the noticeboard outside the Exams Office, the exams noticeboard in the Atrium and on the
departmental noticeboards.
Know the dates and times of all your exams and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each exam.
Morning exams start at 9.00am
Afternoon exams start at 1.30pm
If you arrive late for an exam, report to the invigilator running the exam.
You must bring your College ID badge with you to each and every exam.
Stationery, dictionaries and calculators will be provided.
You must remain in the Exam room for the first hour of the examination.
Instructions during the exam
Listen to the invigilator and follow their instructions at all times.
Tell the invigilator at once:
o if you think you have not been given the right question paper or all of the materials listed on the front of the paper;
o if the question paper is incomplete or badly printed.
Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and/or on the answer booklet.
Fill in all the details required on the front of the question paper and/or the answer booklet before you start the exam.
Make sure you fill these details in on any additional answer sheets that you use.
Do your rough work on the proper exam stationery. Cross it through and hand it in with your answers. Make sure you add your
candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use.
Advice and assistance
If on the day of the exam you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.
Put up your hand during the exam if:
o you have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do;
o you do not feel well;
o you need more paper.
• You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.
At the end of the exam
If you have used more than one answer booklet and/or any loose sheets of paper, place them in the correct order. Remember to
fasten them together with a treasury tag before you leave. Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer
sheets that you use.
Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.
Foundation Exams Rules & Regulations
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4. Academic misconduct
This set of rules is about the importance of correct behaviour when producing academic work. We know that
you may not be able to understand all the language of this policy, so your Tutor and your Programme
Manager will help you understand what this policy means and explain what you need to do if you have
broken these rules.
ACADEMIC IMPROPRIETY POLICY
Students must not engage in any form of academic impropriety.
DEFINITIONS of academic impropriety
BREACHING EXAM REGULATIONS includes (List not exhaustive – see exam admin documentation)
Any form of communication with or copying from any other source (for example, another candidate)
during an examination.
Communicating during an examination with any person other than an authorised member of staff.
Introducing any written, printed or other material into an examination (including electronically stored
information) other than that specified in the rubric of the examination paper. (Any additional written or
printed material allowed into the examination room must be specified in the rubric of the examination
paper in a manner which would be clear to a non-specialist invigilator.)
Gaining access to unauthorised material during or before an assessment (for example a copy of the
question paper or mark scheme relevant to a forthcoming examination.)
PLAGIARISM includes
The (re)presentation of work, written or otherwise, of any other person, from any source whatsoever,
as the candidate’s own.
The verbatim (word-for-word) copying of another person’s work without clear identification and
acknowledgement.
The close paraphrasing of another person’s work by simply changing a few words or altering the order of
presentation, without clear identification and acknowledgement, including failure to fully and accurately
use an academic referencing system.
Unidentified and unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another person’s work; including failure to
fully and accurately use academic referencing system.
The deliberate and detailed presentation of another person’s ideas as one’s own.
The re-submission of your own previously completed work as new work. (If students wish to include in
later assignments, work submitted previously they should make this clear to the marker by formally
referencing it in the appropriate way.)
COLLUSION includes
The collaboration, without official approval, between two or more students in the preparation and
production of work which is finally submitted by each as the product of his or her individual efforts.
Unauthorised co-operation between a student and another person/agency in the preparation or
production of work which is then submitted as the student’s own work.
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ACADEMIC IMPROPRIETY PROCEDURES
Formative Assessment
Cases of Academic Impropriety in formative assessment will be dealt with by module teachers and
reported to the student’s Academic Tutor. Repeated cases of Academic Impropriety in formative
assessment will be reported by the student’s Academic Tutor to the PM. All staff will stress to students
the serious consequences of engaging in Academic Impropriety in formative assessment.
Summative Assessment
Bellerbys Colleges use anti-plagiarism software to assess assignment submitted by students.
Cases of suspected Plagiarism and Collusion will be investigated in the first instance by the teacher to
whom the piece of work was submitted.
Cases considered to be Plagiarism and Collusion by the teacher will be reported, in writing, with
evidence, by the teacher to the Programme Manager.
Cases considered to be Cheating will be reported, in writing, with evidence, by the invigilator to the
Programme Manager.
Programme Manager (PM) will interview the student.
The Programme Manager will make a decision in principle and report it to the next MAB who will review
the decision (about whether academic impropriety occurred) and if decision is endorsed will impose a
penalty in line with the principles outlined below.
PM conveys, in writing, the decision to the student concerned.
The student may invoke Bellerbys College Appeals Procedure.
The PM and MAB report their decision to the next Programme Assessment Board.
ACADEMIC IMPROPRIETY PENALTIES
Principles:
Penalties should be imposed in accordance with the principle of strict liability (the student’s actions) in
order to avoid the difficulties in establishing student’s intention.
penalty needs to reflect the perceived seriousness of the offence
In cases of
1. minor breaches of regulations, an official caution may be given to the student by the subject tutor or
departmental coordinator, this caution to be placed on the student’s file.
2. more serious cases, a reduction in the mark to 0% for that component of the module (exam or
coursework) may be applied.
3. most serious breaches, the Programme Manager and MAB can impose a reduction of marks to 0% for
that entire module.
4. In cases of multiple breaches of regulations the Programme Manager and MAB can impose a reduction
of marks to 0% for all module assessments completed in that term.
5. In cases of multiple and most serious breaches of regulations the student may be required to leave
the programme.
Cases of repeated academic impropriety (including failure to appropriately use academic
referencing system) will automatically be escalated to the next higher level of
seriousness above
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5. Homework, tests, attendance, sick leave and weekend leave
You must attend every lesson on your timetable and be in class on time. We monitor
each individual student’s attendance on a weekly basis and if there are any unauthorised
absences you will be contacted and need to explain these. You may be asked to report daily
to your Programme Manager. We want you to be successful and we know that one of the
keys to this is an excellent record of attendance. It is also important to remember that you
are joining a group and have a responsibility to all the other members of that group,
particularly in relating to participating in speaking and listening activities, presentations,
and not taking up valuable lesson time with an expectation that the tutor can update for
missed lesson time. All lessons start on time and everyone needs to be in the room, seated
and ready to work for the start time. Universities you apply to may ask us your attendance
details. Your attendance detailed will be printed on your termly report to your parents.
Personal Tutor Group lessons are also compulsory and very important as well. Remember
that it is a requirement of your visa that you attend lessons. If your attendance declines,
your visa may be revoked.
Your timetable may change every term, so don’t forget to pick up your new timetable at
the beginning of each term from the Moore Hall between 8.30 and 9.00 am on the first day
of term, or from the Foundation Assistants’ office.
You will be given homework by your teachers which you need to complete on time. You
will get, on average, 6 hours of homework per week for each subject. It is important to
complete these, in order to help your revision and consolidate your learning.
Sickness is rare, but if you are unwell and cannot come to the college, you must email
the Attendance Officer (Libby Hurd [email protected]) before 9:00am on each day of
illness. Failure to notify us before 9:00am on the morning of each day of sickness will result
in the absence not being authorised. If you are unwell we would expect you to see the
college nurse or a GP. They will provide a sick note if you are too unwell to attend college.
If you wish to be absent for any other valid reason, please speak to Mrs Lum or the PA’s.
We also have a College Nurse. Her room is in Student Services (next to Mrs Chris’ room)
and she is usually there between 09:30 – 13:30 every day. There is also a nurse’s room on
the ground floor in the Residence, which is open between 8:00 – 9:00 daily. You can see
the nurse if you are unwell, and if necessary, she will refer you to a doctor. Please note
these times are subject to change.
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If you are under 18 and wish to spend the weekend away from the Residence / host
family, we need to receive a request from your parents or agent in writing by the
Wednesday of the same week at the latest. This permission must be approved by your
Programme Manager.
The request must include the following details: Name and contact number of the person
responsible for you during the weekend (this must be a responsible adult, over 21 years
old), relationship of this person to you, the full postal address you will be staying at, and
the exact dates of your stay. We would not normally authorise leave to stay in Brighton, as
you already have accommodation in Brighton.
The request must be sent to: [email protected].
Please note that weekend leave in Brighton will only be permitted if students are residing
with a responsible family member over the age of 21.
Please note no leave is granted the weekend before the end of term Foundation
exams.
*** IF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS INCOMPLETE or NOT RECEIVED BY THE
WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE LEAVE REQUEST, IT MAY NOT BE AUTHORISED. ***
No holidays must be booked during term time.
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Late Submission
If you are unable to meet the deadline for the submission of a piece of coursework, you
MUST email your Programme Manager, Mrs Lum, and teacher BEFORE the deadline that the
work is due.
Late/non-submission policy (summative assessment):
A period of 48 hours grace after the deadline is allowed during which work for inclusion in
summative assessment may be submitted without penalty.
Work that is submitted up to 72 hours after the deadline will be accepted but will be
considered late and a deduction of 10 percentage points will be made from the overall mark.
(i.e. a piece of coursework (summative assessment) that is submitted up to 72 hours after
the submission deadline and is initially marked at 57% will be penalised 10% and score
47%)
Work that is submitted more than 72 hours late is assessed and given an original score after
being marked in the normal way against mark schemes and/or assessment criteria. But a
default score of zero will be recorded for this work unless a case of Mitigating Circumstances
is accepted in which case the original score will be substituted for the default score of zero.
If the default score of 0% is not substituted it will be included in the calculation of final
module percentage.
Summative assessed work not submitted will score 0%. This 0% will be included in
calculation of final module percentage. Students not submitting coursework (summative
assessed) may make an appeal under the Mitigating Circumstance Policy.
Resit Examinations
Exam resits after Module failure - Students who fail to achieve the pass grade in any
module (in any term)
Opportunities to resit the failed module examination are limited to the period of enrolment
on the programme. In practice the maximum number of resits which students attempt in
any one module is two.
Students resitting Science & Engineering modules carry over existing practical marks.
Students resitting modules from other pathways lose their coursework score and the resit
modules score is based on the examination score alone.
Module marks for resitting after failure are "as achieved".
Students are allowed to retain the better of the resit and original module score.
Exam resits after passing module
Students will be allowed one opportunity to resit a module already passed in order to
improve the grade.
Students resitting Science & Engineering modules carry over existing practical marks.
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Students resitting modules from other pathways lose their coursework score and the resit
module score is based on the examination score alone.
Module marks for resitting after failure are "as achieved".
Students are allowed to retain the better of the resit and original module score.
Exam resits to achieve university conditional offer requirement
A student holding a Firm or Insurance conditional offer of a university place which includes a
specific module score as part of the offer, can elect to resit that module to try to achieve the
required module score if their current module score is below the requirement.
Students resitting Science & Engineering modules carry over existing practical marks.
Students resitting modules from other pathways lose their coursework score and the resit
module score is based on the examination score alone.
Module marks for resitting after failure are "as achieved".
Students are allowed to retain the better of the resit and original module score.
6. How to be a Successful Student
Apart from the essential compulsory requirements you also need to consider your role and
responsibility as a member of the group. Being late and missing classes has an impact on
the rest of your group. There are times when you are required to work in pairs or small
groups or to take part in presentations and discussions; these are all essential elements of
your course and every individual has a responsibility to the others in the group. You are
going to spend quite a lot of time with each other so tolerance, effective listening skills,
negotiation and treating everyone equally with respect is essential.
7. Students Behaviour Policy
Good student behaviour has a positive effect on learning and the college has a clear policy to
safeguard all students so that they feel safe and protected when in college.
When inappropriate behaviour, concerns about attendance, lateness or progress on the
course are causing concern your tutor or Programme Manager will discuss this with you.
8. Class Representatives
Throughout the year, your opinions and views will be monitored through student surveys.
You will, however, be given other opportunities to ‘air’ your views, primarily through the
group-elected student course representatives. As a group you will need to elect a course
representative. The representative will be responsible for communicating the views of your
group at Centre Board meetings with the Programme Manager and Assistants each term.
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9. Personal Tutor Groups
Each student is assigned to a Personal Tutor Group, which meets three times a week (see
your timetable for the exact time and place). These sessions are compulsory and give you
the opportunity to discuss any issues that arise during the week in an informal meeting
situation. This is also the place to start discussing your preferred universities and start on
your university applications (through UCAS). Your Personal Tutor will discuss your Personal
Statement and other UCAS issues with you.
We also have two Foundation Senior Tutor, Circe Newbold & Jason Ross, who will be on hand
to guide you through making your UCAS application.
10. Student Services
You may find you need to talk about issues outside your progress on the course, or about issues
affecting your ability to get the most from your course. The Students’ Services team offers
information and advice on a wide range of issues and these support services are available to all
student. Student Services are located on the ground floor, just past reception. You will find
more information about all the things which Student Services offer in your main induction pack.
Mrs Chris (Arulraj) is the college’s Child Protection & Welfare Officer. Her desk is situated in
Student Services, next to the nurse’s room. She is here until 3pm every day and is always happy
to talk with students who may be having problems while studying away from home. Sally Ann is
our second Welfare Officer and is located in the Kipling Office in the Residence building.
Coping with Student Life
Studying is likely to bring a number of changes to your life. Hopefully it should be enjoyable and
interesting, but it can also be challenging - especially if you are experiencing a mental health
problem. Some changes or new experiences that many people experience are:
meeting and working with new people
new demands such as deadlines for written work or presentations
exams
maintaining relationships with family and old friends
leaving home or moving house
Remember that there is lots of staff available in the school, such as The Listening Team, Mrs
Chris and Sally Ann, who are here for you to talk to.
11. Library
The library is located on the ground floor opposite the lift. The college librarian is Pat Peers.
More information about the library is included in your induction pack.
Mrs Chris
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12. Catering Facilities
The College Canteen is located on the ground floor at the north end of the building. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner are served from Monday to Friday. Lunch and dinner consists of a choice of four
main meals (two meat, one fish and one vegetarian), as well as some tasty accompaniments, the
soup of the day and a salad bar. There are also a variety of sandwiches, salads and snacks on
sale. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday.
There is a small general shop located next to the common room that sells a variety of snacks,
stationery and other items. The shop is open until 10pm on most days.
Food and drinks must NOT be taken, or eaten, in the classrooms (the only exception may be
water in some classrooms).
13. Entry to University, UCAS applications & MOOCs
Although you have only just started your Foundation Programme, you have only 9 months until
you graduate. You will be submitting your UCAS applications by the end of the first term so you
should already be thinking about preparing for your university application.
University entry applications in the UK are done online, via the UCAS (Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service) website. You will start working on this in the 2nd or 3rd week of your course.
Students on the April start Foundation programme will start completing this in their final term in
school (Sept – Dec). You will prepare your university choices, MOOCs (Massive Open Online
Course) and personal statement via Unifrog.
Please remember – each term’s module grades count towards your overall Foundation
Programme result! Don’t forget that 40% is the pass mark for each module!
Also, as important as your Foundation result is, you will need to have a good level of English
and in most cases an IELTS Exam Certificate to prove it. You will have an opportunity to take
an IELTS exam at the end of your 2nd term.
Most highly selective universities ask for at least an IELTS score of between 6.0 and 7.0 or above
in every IELTS section (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening). The minimum score in every
IELTS section is 5.5 – a minimum requirement for entry to university and to obtain a Tier 4
General Student Visa (GSV). There are a small number of universities who require an IELTS from
a UKVI approved centre. Carefully check the IELTS requirement for your chosen universities.
The third most important part of your university application will be your Personal Statement, in
which you will describe your achievements, give your reasons for wanting to study a certain
degree subject and say why universities should choose to make you a conditional offer. Your
Personal Tutor can help you with this.
We also have to ensure we have a copy of your previous academic records on file. This
information has to be entered onto your UCAS application and we are obliged to certify that we
have seen your academic transcripts.
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Another very important thing you will complete in your Personal Tutor sessions is a
MOOC, which stands for Massive Open Online Course. MOOCs are aimed at unlimited
participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as
filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to
support community interactions among students, professors, and teaching assistants. You will
complete your MOOC via Unifrog.
Our expectation of students is that they will complete at least one MOOC during their first
term in line with the subject of the course they will apply to university.
You will need to obtain evidence of the completion of your MOOC, which you will give to
your Personal Tutor/Foundation team – this will be a certificate or completion email.
Completion of a MOOC will strengthen your Personal Statement as well as your application
to university and is great evidence of your ability to study independently and
demonstrates your passion for your chosen subject.
14. University Visits
As part of your Foundation Programme, to help you decide which Universities you should apply
to, the Enrichment team organise the following:
staff from universities come to Bellerbys Brighton to give presentations about the
universities and what they have to offer
visits to universities
visits to university exhibitions (October and February/March)
Yumi from Japan wins the
most improved in English
prize at the Foundation
Awards Ceremony,
presented by Mr Bradley,
Head of English.
Suaad from Libya wins the
Best Non-Business
Foundation Student prize
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15. Enrichment
What is Enrichment?
It is a broad learning experience!
At Bellerbys Brighton, we aim to give students the life skills and qualities needed to become
successful global citizens. Our bespoke Enrichment Programme offers a range of structured
activities which complement your academic studies and teach specialist skills outside the normal
curriculum.
When you apply to university you will need to show that you have a broad range of skills – not
just in the topic that you intend to study. Enrichment is the development of academic and inter-
personal skills as well as personal development and specialist skills. The Academic Enrichment
Programme will give you the opportunity to experience different topics and activities to enhance
your thinking abilities and broaden your mind. Participating in the wide range of academic
classes, trips, projects, lectures and competitions allows you to experience subjects in the real
world and understand them from a new perspective.
The depth of understanding and new personal development is exactly what top universities look
for in applications. Doris Bechstein, Higher Education Advice Manager at the University of Bath
says “Participating in Enrichment Programmes enables students to write a more
targeted personal statement in year 12, and also these extra achievements show that
students have a high level of commitment and engagement with their chosen subject.”
Over the course of the Academic Year Bellerbys Brighton offers a wide range of Enrichment
activities in the form of classes, lectures and trips, after school, in the evening and at the
weekends. We hope that you will take advantage of as many activities as possible.
The Enrichment Programme office can be found on the ground floor of the College, on the left just
past the Library. The Enrichment team are available every day Monday to Friday 9 – 5 to talk to
you in more detail about the Programme and look forward to meeting you.
You can also find more detailed information about all Enrichment activities by having a
look at the posters on the notice boards around the college.
Ms Alix Dreiling (pictured right) - Head of Enrichment
Ms Sarah Rossitter - Business Pathway Leader
Mr Tomas Blasco - Science/Engineering Pathway Leader
Ms Maria Bonner - Creative Arts Pathway Leader
Mr Jeremy Laver - Humanities Pathway Leader
Meet the Academic Enrichment Staff
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Core modules
As well as six pathway modules, all Foundation students study four core modules:
Foundation English Skills 1, 2 & 3 and Computer Information Technology.
Foundation English
Skills 1
Develop the ability to read academic texts, write short academic texts, take notes
from written and oral sources and use spoken English to discuss a variety of topics
Foundation English
Skills 2
Improve all the abilities in FES1, developing greater accuracy, speed, cohesion,
organisation and presentation
Foundation English
Skills 3
Developing all academic English skills for University. This continually assessed course module
includes an extended research essay based on an aspect of British Culture, debates and
discussions, listening, note-taking and summarising as well as oral presentation
Computer
Information
Technology
Improve IT literacy and creativity using MS Office, Business and Media applications;
develop internet research skills
The next pages specify the module highlights for
all of the ten Foundation pathways
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Art & Design modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Art skills Introduces the art discipline: studio practice, drawing, painting and media
handling-skills, portfolio production, fulfilling assessment objectives, health and
safety, working processes, beginning of a portfolio of work
Design skills Increases the variety of materials, media and processes used in Art Skills to
develop larger projects that take longer to complete; focus on the creative
process and create alternative designs
Experimentation
and development
Combines further study of the creative processes via more independent, subject-
specific starting points; develop your sense of responsibility to manage your own
work; research and incorporate meaningful analysis and creatively explore media
and problem-solve inventively to realise project outcomes
Group and
independent design
Work from project briefs both independently and in a team; be responsible for
completing all aspects of the project’s requirements, have greater freedom to
interpret and develop individual work
Photography Develop an understanding of both film and digital photography as an essential
part of studio practice, for the documentation of work and also as a foundation for
the further study of the subject as a medium in its own right
Contextual studies Introduce the language and written skills required for visual analysis;
contextualise practical studio work; establish the skills and processes of recording
primary and secondary information, together with its critical evaluation;
communicate the processes, outcomes, successes and difficulties encountered in
practical work.
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Business, Finance & Management modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Bus Stud 1 Business Set Up;
Structure; Finance and
Ethics
Learn the key challenges involved in setting up and managing a business
Bus Stud 2 Marketing and
Human Resources
Study the management challenges of Marketing and HR through case
studies and real business examples
Introduction to Accounting Learn to draw up Double Entry Book-Keeping accounts, Income
Statements and Balance Sheets for varying company structures,
interpret Accounts and Cash Budgets; learn and understand Accounting
concepts
Economics 1
Microeconomics
Develop an understanding of Economic systems and the allocation of
resources, Markets- How they work, Market failure and Government
intervention to correct market failure
Economics 2
Macroeconomics
Develop understanding of The circular flow of income, Aggregate
demand and supply, Economic growth, Unemployment, Inflation,
International trade, and Macroeconomic policies
Business Mathematics Understand and apply to business situations the following: Basic Algebra,
Straight line graphs, Indices and Logarithms - particularly compound
rates of growth, Basic Statistics, Linear Programming, Time Series
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Engineering and Computer Science modules Specialist modules’ highlights
Pure Maths 1 Algebra, including transformations, logarithms, series; trigonometry including sin, cos,
tan for any angle, solving equations; radians; circles; basic data handling,- mean,
mode, median, standard deviation; introduction to calculus including stationary points,
equations of tangents and normals, areas
Decision Maths Gain an understanding of algorithms; algorithms on graphs; the route inspection
problem; critical path analysis and linear programming
Mechanics 1 Develops understanding of vectors in 2 dimensions, kinematics and forces ( in 1 and 2
dimensions) through Newton’s Laws of Motion , statics and equilibrium, moments, work
and energy and power
Mechanics 2 Develop understanding of further Kinematics, Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion,
Moments in 2-Dimensions, Elasticity and Further Particle Dynamics
Properties of
Matter and
Waves
Study and gain understanding of: Matter, Elasticity, Heat - Specific and Latent, Gases,
Kinetic Theory, Radioactivity, Fission, Fusion, Light, Sound, Interference, Diffraction,
Electromagnetic Spectrum, Photoelectric Effect, Energy Levels., Excitation and
Ionization
Electricity and
Fields
Acquire a grounding in important Engineering topics including DC circuit theory, electric
fields, electromagnetism, gravitational fields and laboratory skills. Develop the
background knowledge and skills necessary to progress to an Engineering or physical
Science degree at a UK university
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Chemical Engineering modules Specialist modules’ highlights
Pure Maths 1 Algebra, including transformations, logarithms, series; trigonometry including
sin, cos, tan for any angle, solving equations; radians; circles; basic data
handling,- mean, mode, median, standard deviation; introduction to calculus
including stationary points, equations of tangents and normals, areas
Decision Maths Gain an understanding of algorithms; algorithms on graphs; the route
inspection problem; critical path analysis and linear programming
Mechanics 1 Develops understanding of vectors in 2 dimensions, kinematics and forces ( in 1
and 2 dimensions) through Newton’s Laws of Motion , statics and equilibrium,
moments, work and energy and power
Mechanics 2 Develop understanding of further Kinematics, Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic
Motion, Moments in 2-Dimensions, Elasticity and Further Particle Dynamics
Chemistry 1 Core
principles of
Chemistry
Study formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox
systems, thermodynamics and bonding
Chemistry 2 Kinetics ;
Acid-base equilibria
and Organic Chemistry
Learn about reaction rates, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry
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Humanities modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Psychology 1
Cognitive, Social and
Media Psychology
Cognitive Psychology: learn about the structure of human memory;
models of memory and strategies for memory improvement Social
Psychology: study the explanations for aggressive behaviour and
aggression in crowds and study either: a) the psychology of addiction,
models of addictive behaviour, vulnerability factors in addiction and
types of intervention or b) media psychology: the role of persuasion
and attitude change in decision making, influence of TV on persuasion
and the psychology of celebrity
Psychology 2
Approaches to
Psychology, Research
Methods and Ethics
Gain an understanding of different approaches to Psychology, its
Research Methods and Ethics; study theoretical ways of approaching
psychology as well as practical ways of investigations in psychology;
learning to plan and produce and evaluate research methods; learning
to design your own research study and how to conduct them; learning
ways to collect, analyse and present data. It also includes looking at
the British code of Ethics in Psychology when doing research and
learning includes various ethical considerations in the various types of
research.
Psychology 3
Physiological
Psychology
Physiological Psychology: understand stress and the psychological
stress response, stress related illness and the immune system, factors
that mediate stress, ways of coping with the stress response, methods
of stress management ; Abnormal psychology: learn about eating
disorders and study either a) schizophrenia or b) depression: their
classification and diagnosis as well as explanations for these disorders
Sociology 1
Sociological research
methods, families and
households
Gain an understanding of key aspects of sociological concepts and
methodology; learn research methods as a preparation for research
projects; study the key topic of the family
Sociology 2 mass
media and
globalisation
Study two major issues affecting contemporary society: the influence of
the mass media and the impact of globalisation
Sociology 3 deviant &
criminal behaviour
Consider deviant behaviour in society, look at sociological and non-
sociological theories of criminal behaviour and consider the impact of
such behaviour on society as a whole; complete a major project
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Computing modules Specialist modules’ highlights
Pure Maths 1 Algebra, including transformations, logarithms, series; trigonometry including sin, cos,
tan for any angle, solving equations; radians; circles; basic data handling,- mean, mode,
median, standard deviation; introduction to calculus including stationary points,
equations of tangents and normals, areas.
Coding Design and write computer programs; work at individual project-based problem solving;
build simple components in Java and combine into program solutions
Databases Acquire a range of skills through practice with physical data models and in the
application of theoretical concepts of Relational Database Management System; develop
use of theoretical concepts in data design
Systems
Analysis
Develop understanding of range of problems that computer systems can help to solve
and the main principles of problem-solving using computer systems; acquire skills
necessary to apply this understanding to the development of system solutions
Web
Technologies
Using an appropriate range of languages and adopting a ‘Mobile First’ approach to
Responsive Web Design (RWD), develop design skills to plan the layout and navigation
for web pages and acquire scripting skills and use related technologies to write and
manage web pages
Decision
Maths
Gain an understanding of algorithms; algorithms on graphs; the route inspection
problem; critical path analysis and linear programming
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International Relations and Politics modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Politics 1 Political
Institutions &
Concepts
Understand the key political concepts; study British politics and learn about
Parliament, the structure of government and the main offices of state, including
that of Prime Minister
Politics 2 Modern
British Politics
Study both the major and the minor political parties as well as the role and
significance of pressure groups; understand the nature and role of civil liberties
Politics 3
International
Politics
Study the major global political issues facing the international community;
including the world (post-Cold-War), global political power and the impact of
globalisation, conflict and global terrorism; plan and produce one major extended
coursework essay related to a specific topic
IR 1 Global Theories
and Ideologies
Gain a key understanding in the theories which underpin modern international
politics, and which guide our everyday views, such as conservatism, liberalism,
Realism and Marxism. Who developed these ideas and how applicable are they
today?
IR 2 Key Features of
Global Political
Systems
Gain a key understanding the systems, processes and issues surrounding world
politics including that of intergovernmentalism, war, human rights and the idea of
global governance
IR 3 Global
Development
Study the theories behind how international relations operate. Understand the
reasons and theories behind the presence of issues like poverty, conflict and other
global challenges.
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Law modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Politics 1 Political
Institutions &
Concepts
Understand the key political concepts; study British politics and learn about
Parliament, the structure of government and the main offices of state, including
that of Prime Minister
Politics 2 Modern
British Politics
Study both the major and the minor political parties as well as the role and
significance of pressure groups; understand the nature and role of civil liberties
Politics 3
International
Politics
Study the major global political issues facing the international community;
including the world (post-Cold-War), global political power and the impact of
globalisation, conflict and global terrorism; plan and produce one major extended
coursework essay related to a specific topic
Law 1 The English
Legal system
Understand the nature and sources of law and the concepts underlying legal
systems; look in detail at the English legal system, considering the different
courts and their functions, legal personnel and the legislative process
Law 2 Contract Law Gain an understanding of the Law of Contract and consider issues related to
consumer protection
Law 3 Tort Law Focus on the Law of Tort and consider the notions of liability and negligence
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Media Studies modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Media 1 Film Learn about film analysis and production via discussion and analysis a variety
of films; plan and produce: a) an analysis essay on a film of your choice; b) a
short film (around 4 minutes); gain an excellent preparation for entry to film
school at undergraduate degree level
Media 2 Advertising &
Marketing
Analyse advertising campaigns and study the processes of advertising and
marketing; work on a practical project, designing an advertising campaign
using image-editing software
Media 3 Design, Culture
and Society
Learners will create their own 8 page magazine and develop competencies in
Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and Indesign
Learners will analyse a variety of British Magazines and Newspapers in order
to understand he potential influence and control of printed Media on society
within a context of global Hegemony. Areas of study include: Freedom of
Speech / Editorial Independence / Censorship amongst many others.
Media 4 Multimedia
Journalism
Learn the theory and practical skills needed to design and create content for a
news website; learn journalism skills and general design principles and apply
these to evaluate the success of a practical project; research audience and
formulate specific objectives for a news website; provide an interactive
experience for a defined audience
Media 5 Applied Media
Theory
Gain critical exposure to contemporary media debates and issues; understand
how these are manifested across the media landscape; understand a number
of theoretical frameworks through which media texts can be critically
evaluated; gain experience of applying theory; appreciate the wider contexts
within which media is produced, consumed and evaluated
Media 6 Media and
Communications
Research Project
Extend and integrate previous studies; gain experience of an individual piece
of extended research; apply key research skills; select texts for a critical
investigation; apply conceptual and theoretical frameworks; plan and
implement a practical project based on a selected research area
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Science and Pharmacy modules
Specialist modules’ highlights
Cell Biology Study biological molecules, cellular structure and function, chromosome
structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and
metabolic pathways
Physiology Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive
system, osmo-regulation, control and co-ordination and reproduction
Chemistry 1 Core
principles of
Chemistry
Study formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox
systems, thermodynamics and bonding
Chemistry 2 Kinetics ;
Acid-base equilibria
and Organic Chemistry
Learn about reaction rates, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry
Pure Maths 1 Algebra, including transformations, logarithms, series; trigonometry including
sin, cos, tan for any angle, solving equations; radians; circles; basic data
handling,- mean, mode, median, standard deviation; introduction to calculus
including stationary points, equations of tangents and normals, areas
Either Pure Maths 2 Develop the work covered in Pure 1 including more advanced algebra, including
functions; trigonometric identities; more advanced differentiation including
logarithmic and exponential functions, products and quotients; integration
including volumes of revolution and solving first order differential equations
Or Applied Statistics
for Scientists
Acquire an understanding of probability and statistics covering simple discrete
and continuous random variables and associated distributions, regression and
correlation and simple hypothesis testing
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Please keep this information booklet for your information. If you have any questions in the future, please:
1) Refer to this booklet
2) Check the information and updates on Study Smart 3) Check the Foundation notice boards 4) Ask your Personal Tutor 5) Ask the Foundation Senior Tutors, Circe Newbold or Jason Ross 6) Talk to the Foundation Programme Assistants 7) Talk to Mrs Lum, Foundation Programme Manager