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This new iac Gud will give

you an insight into what it will be like

to study at Swindon College, the range

of university-level programmes on offer

and the support which is available to all

of our students.

Our higher education programmes

have been designed to meet theneeds of a wide range of students

including full and part time

learners, those already in

employment and those with other

commitments. The college is

noted for its excellent tutorial

support and high success rates.

Our industrystandard facilities and

highly experienced tutors mean

that you will gain the right skillsand qualications for your chosen

career path.

We look forward to meeting you!

Why not come and visit us on

one of our open days, so that you

can get a really good feel for the

place, or just call us to make an

appointment to suit you?

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Our Awarding Bodies are:

Welcome

The coursehas changed my life!The teachers have a wide range

of specialisms andindustry experience.

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In compiling this guide, Swindon College has taken care to be as accurate as possible.

However, we are continually developing and rening our programmes and services making

the details in this prospectus subject to change at any time and without notice.

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edesday 8h February 2012, 5-7pm

Give us a call or come and visit us!

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UCAS

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Higher education encompasses a diverse rangeof courses and qualications such as masters

and Honours degrees, foundation degrees,

higher national diplomas and certicates.

The term higher education includes all

university-level education at Level 4 or

above and involves studying for a degree or

similar advanced qualication. All courses

at Level 3 or below are classed as further

education. Higher education is open to

learners usually aged over 18 there is no

upper age limit!

Hgh educa: Will improve your career and earning

potential, as well as allow you to gain

specialist knowledge in an area which really

interests you.

Can offer a vocational programme that

is directly related to particular work areas

such as accountancy, sports science and

teaching.

Is essential for some careers, including

chartered engineering and architecture.

Will bring together students from a varietyof backgrounds. This interaction can enrich

the learning process through sharing

experience and knowledge.

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HIGHer educatIoN?Why choose

I really enjoy coming to college!The tutors are very thorough

and take us through everything weneed to know for assignments.

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Understand and pla u u into Higher Education...

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QualIfIcatIoNS exPlaINed

lEVEl4NVQs at Level 4

BTEC Professional Diplomas,

Certicates and Awards

Certicateof Higher Education

HNCs

lEVEl 5Foundation Degrees

HNDs

NVQs at Level 5

BTEC Professional Diplomas,


Diplomas of Higher Education

& Further Education

lEVEl6Bachelors(Honours) Degrees

Graduate Certicates and Diplomas

BTEC Advanced Professional Diplomas,


lEVEl 7Masters Degrees

Postgraduate Certicates and Diplomas

BTEC Advanced Professional Diplomas,


lEVEl8Doctorates

Specialist awards

and professional qualications

lEVEl 3A LevelsAdvanced Extension Awards

GCE in applied subjects (A levels +)

International Baccalaureates (A levels)

Functional Skills Level 3

NVQsat Level 3

BTEC Nationals

BTEC Extended National Diplomas

OCR Nationals Level 3

lEVEl 2GCSEs grades A*-C

BTEC First Diplomas and Certicates

Higher Diploma


Functional Key Skills Level 2

NVQs at Level 2

Skills for Life

lEVEl 1GCSEs grades D-G

BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certicates

Foundation Diplomas


Key Skills Level 1

NVQsat Level 1

EnTrYlEVElEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Skills for Life

Functional Skills at Entry Level

(English, maths and ICT)

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Swindon College is one of the largest highereducation providers in Wiltshire and has

successfully been delivering higher education

qualications in Swindon since 1902

Our courses range from professional

qualications, Higher National Certicates

and Diplomas to Foundation Degrees,

Honours Degrees and Postgraduate

courses.

In 2009, the Quality Assurance Agency

carried out an Integrated Quality

Enhancement Review (IQER) of higher

education within Swindon College and the

resulting report had an excellent outcome,

showing condence in the colleges

academic standards and quality of learning

opportunities. The report also noted many

areas of good practice.

We welcome students from across the

country and overseas and our helpful

support staff will provide you with

information on the local area as well as

accommodation available in Swindon.

Today, many students also decide to study

locally instead of going away to university

and a large number of our students come

from the local region, enabling them to

combine university-level study with workand home commitments.

Our campus has a stunning Learning

Resource Centre (LRC). The centre is a

great environment in which to study and

incorporates a library, study centres and a

quiet space with gallery. The library houses

over 32,000 books as well as journals,

newspapers, videos, DVDs and reference

materials. Internet access and extensive

online research resources are available on

all LRC computers. Users with visual

impairment and other specic needs will

nd a range of specialist software and

equipment available. WiFi internet

connectivity is also available across the

campus.

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The School of Art offers state-of-the-artworkshops and creative suites, as well as

a photography studio with darkroom and

printmaking facilities.

All of our tutors are highly experienced and

have relevant industry experience.

Wherever possible students work on live

projects and there is a high level of

employer involvement in the college

programmes.

We are able to offer the opportunity to

study within small groups which allows

individual support and leads to high levels

of success.

On-campus facilities include a large

refectory, an express food shop, a

professional training restaurant,

hairdressing and beauty therapy salons

and a sports therapy clinic, all of which are

available to students at reduced rates.We are located next door to the Oasis

Leisure Centre which offers sports and

activities in addition to the colleges own

programmes, including a lagoon swimming

pool, gym, eight court sports hall, indoor

bowling, four outdoor pitches, squash

courts and a caf bar, as well as being one

of Swindons main concert venues

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UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions

Service) centrally manages full time applications to

higher education institutions in the UK.

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Swindon College and its partner institutions

Oxford Brookes University and the University of

Bath process their full time HE applications for

Swindon College through UCAS.

UCAs institUtion CoDes:

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Application fee: 1 choice 11 or 2-5

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Please check the UCAS website for the

application deadline for applying for a coursestarting September 2012 at www.ucas.com.

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For part time courses, please apply to

Student Services at Swindon College.

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Applications for Masters degrees should

be made through UKPASS(www.ukpass.ac.uk), the postgraduate

application service also owned by UCAS.

Our postgraduate courses are listed under

Oxford Brookes University.

For further information contact Swindon College

Student Services on

0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

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ProceSSApplication

AsteP-By-steP GUiDe applg hugh UCAs:

SteP 1 - reseArCH

Make sure that you have carefully researched the

courses you want to apply for, so that you know the

content matches what you want to learn and that

you are likely to have the grades that you need to

be considered.

SteP 2- APPLiCAtion

Submit your online application to UCAS, who willacknowledge receipt of it and allow you access to

track the progress of your application online. UCAS

will send your application to each institution you

have applied to.

SteP 3 - resPonses

You will receive one of the following responses

from each institution you apply to:

An invitation to attend an interview

A conditional or unconditional offer

Notice that your application has beenunsuccessful

A request to provide an electronic portfolio.

Some courses will only make an offer after an

interview, some will make offers based on your

application. Once you receive your offer(s) you need

to choose a Firm offer and an Insurance offer (i.e.

a rst and second choice). You then need to log in

regularly for updates and reply to your offers by the

deadline given. Your Insurance choice would

normally require a lower UCAS tariff. It is important

to respond to your offers by the stated date,otherwise your choices will be cancelled.

extra

If you have applied through UCAS, used all ve

choices on your application and dont get any

offers, you might be able to apply through Extra

for another course. In Extra, you can apply for any

course with vacancies. Extra is open between the

end of February and the end of June.

SteP 4- interviews

If you are invited to an interview, you will be given

plenty of notice. You may be asked to bring any

certicates you have mentioned in your

application and all art interviews must be supported

by a portfolio.

SteP 5 stUDent FinAnCe

You will need to apply as early as possible for a

Student Loan by going to

www.direct.gov.uk/studentnance. See the nextsection of the prospectus entitled Student Finance Information and Advice for more details.

SteP 6 DsA stAtement

If you have a disability or currently access any form

of learning support you will need to apply for a DSA

(Disabled Students Allowance) statement, if you do

not already have one, before the course starts to

gain the maximum benet. Please see the Learning

Support for Students section for more information.

SteP 7 ConDitionAL oFFers

If, for any reason, you do not achieve the grades

specied in a conditional offer you have received

from us, dont panic! Contact us as soon as

possible to discuss your grades and options.

SteP 8 enroLment & inDUCtion

You will be sent enrolment details and tuition fee

information in the post. When you enrol pleasebring your Student Loan letter with you, if you have

one, as it will conrm any fees you need to pay. If

you have not applied for a student loan, you can

choose to pay the lump sum or by instalments if

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Financial Information for all Higher Education Students

If you are an existing student and have not

already applied for your Financial Support

Package for 2012, you must do so as soon as

possible by contacting your Local Authority.

They will be able to give you information about

your options. If you are a new student you need to

visit the Student Finance government web site:

www.direct.gov.uk/studentnance.

This web site is also the best source ofinformation for all student nance enquiries.

Please contact Student Services for

up-to-date tuition fee information on:

Freephone 0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected].

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If youre studying full time, the main

sources of help are:

Student loans and grants from the

government

Bursaries from your university or college.

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All eligible students can get help with tuition

fees and living costs through student loans.

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A Tuition Fee Loan - to cover your annual

tuition fees in full

A Maintenance Loan - to help with

accommodation and other living costs(how much you get will depend on your

household income).

When you are assessed

for your fees you are

automatically

assessed for a

Student Loan. If you

are paying your own

tuition fees, an

instalment plan canbe arranged by

contacting Swindon

College Student

Finance on Tel:

(01793) 498338 or email:

studentnance@swindon-

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Student loans have to be paid

back - but you dont have to

start making repayments untilyouve left your course and are

earning over 15,000.

Once your earnings reach this

threshold, youll pay back nine

per cent of whatever you earn over

15,000.

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Bua & schlahpBursaries are in addition to student loans

and do not have to be repaid. Institutions

in England must offer at least a minimum

bursary payment if youre paying

maximum tuition fees and getting the full

Maintenance Grant or Special Support

Grant (which all students are eligible

to apply for). Universities offer

various Scholarships, see the

Finance Contacts section below

for web site and contact details.

exa hlp

Students with child or adult

dependants may qualify for

an additional grant or

allowance.

Access to Learning Fund

To apply to the Access to

Learning Fund you must

have applied for your full

student loan. You will then beable to apply for help towards

additional course-related costs.

Any allocation will depend on

your income and expenditure.

More about nance forfull ud

Follow the link for Finance for new

full time students at

www.direct.gov.uk/studentnance

or Tel: 0845 607 7577.

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The main sources of nancial help for

part time students are usually different from

those available to full time students.

Depending on your circumstances, you

may be able to apply for part-time Tuition

Fee and Course Grants. How much you can

get depends on your household income

and personal circumstances.

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You can apply for help with childcare costs

and exceptional travel costs.

However, this is not available unless you

have applied for the part time grant.

More about nance for part timeud

Follow the link for Finance for part time

students - applying for the rst time at

www.direct.gov.uk/studentnance

or Tel: 0845 607 7577.

SwindonCollege

Fac CacFor more information on Bursaries and Scholarships:

sud Fac Tel: (01793) 498202 Web: .d-cllg.ac.uk

email:[email protected].

sud Fac Tel: (01865) 483373 Web:.bk.ac.uk

email: [email protected]

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We have a friendly and highly supportive

environment at the College where students

benet from small group sizes and an effective

personal tutorial system. All students have

access to student email and the colleges Virtual

Learning Environment (VLE) where they can liaise

with tutors and fellow students, as well as

access work and lesson notes remotely.

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At Swindon College we recognise the

importance of HE students having their own

dedicated spaces. Therefore, we have

created an environment which our HE

students can access any time where they

can study and socialise with their friends.

We want to ensure that our HEstudents get the best out of their

experience of studying at the college.

The HE Student Centre has a 42 plasma

TV in the chill-out area with comfy sofas

and chairs to relax, a seating area for food

and drinks with vending machines, internet

caf style-area with PCs, plus an adjoining

computer suite.

The HE Student Centre is in close proximity

to our stunning Learning Resource Centre

where a wide variety of current

publications and media are available

throughout the college year to help you

with your studies.

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Many of our higher education courses also

offer UK and international residential trips

as part of the learning experience.

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If you need accommodation during your

time at Swindon College, our Student

Finance department can offer advice and

information. We keep a list of

privately-owned accommodation suitable

for student occupation. The average price(based on academic year 2009/10) is 60/

week for self-catering and 75/week for

half-board.

Swindon College does not inspect or

specically endorse any of the properties

on the list but all student houses are

regularly checked for health & safety

standards by Swindon Borough Council

and are not included unless they have

passed regulation requirements.

We do not have college halls of residence

but we keep a list of privately-owned ac-

commodation suitable for

student occupation. The average price

(based on academic year 2009/10) is 60/

week for self-catering and 75/week for

half-board.

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If you need help nding accommodation,

contact Student Finance on:

(01793) 498202 or email:

[email protected].

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Students from outside the UK are

welcomed at Swindon College. Some of

our Colleges courses, such as the MA in

Archaeological Illustration, attract the

majority of their students from overseas.

Please go to .d-cllg.

ac.uk/aaludwhere you willnd information on immigration and visas,

as well as useful web links.

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Swindon College has its own nursery

on-site for 0-5 year olds, for use by

students, staff and the public. The Little

Stars Nursery has recently

been recognised as a

Grade 1 Outstanding

provider by Ofsted for thequality of its care and

education.

For more information, go to

www.swindon-college.ac.uk/littlestars,


or Tel: (01793) 498430.

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To sign up for the NUS card please go to

www.nus.org.uk for more information.

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Swindon College is committed to equality.

This underpins everything we do with

students, staff, the programmes we offer

and the community. The college strives to

treat everyone purely on the basis of their

merits, abilities and potential.

Learning Support

We offer support to students with specic

learning differences, including: Dyslexia,

Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum

disorders, Sensory Impairments, Mental

Health and Physical Disabilities.

This support is funded through the

Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).

To qualify for a DSA you will need an

assessment that identies a Specic

Learning Difculty. We can arrange this for

you at the college. In the case of otherimpairments medical certicates are

required. You will need to ll in the DSA

form which can be downloaded from

www.direct.gov.uk/studentnance.

This is then posted to Student Finance

England with supporting evidence. The

DSA is not means-tested.If agreed a Needs

Assessment will identify what supportive

technology and learning support is

recommended.

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We can offer support in the following areas:

DSA advice and assistance technology

Study skills

Research

Text interpretation

Essay planning

Organisation

Proof-reading

Mobility support

Communication support Support with mental health issues

...and lots more

We recognise that every learner has

individual needs and we endeavour to

provide the right support to help you

succeed in your studies.

For further information please contact:

The Learning Support Team on:

(01793) 498651/498343.

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he Graduation Ceremony in October is the highlight of

he higher education year when hundreds of our studentsraduate from the college after successfully completing

heir programmes of study. The day is formal but enjoyable

nd students process through the town in gowns andmortar boards to the ceremony in a local church.

he event is attended by the Mayor and other local

ignitaries and ends with an afternoon of entertainment,

ood and drink with family, friends and college staff.

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All Swindon College students are entitled to free and

impartial careers Information and Guidance (IAG) to help

you progress into employment or onto a postgraduate or

professional development course.

m h ral mThe College has also set up a partnership with a

video-based recruitment service meet the real me

to help our students and graduates, offering

advice on:

How to updating your CV

How to use video proles

How to searching and apply for jobs online.

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To collect a user pack or for guidance and more

information on how to use this service pleasecontact sha o C on (01793) 498926 or

email [email protected].

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We aim to provide you with information about higher

education to help you make up your mind about studying

at university level.

Did you miss out on university the rst time

around? You might want to further your career

or have recently been made redundant?

Are you a young person looking forinformation to help you decide what to do

next?

No matter what your educational background,

age or circumstances, HE is for everybody.

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nghlfSwindons nightlife is diverse and lively with a widechoice of clubs offering a variety of music styles to suit

all tastes. There are plenty of bars in the town centre as

well as more traditional pubs in the surrounding towns

and villages. A vast array of restaurants offer a wealth

of menus from many cultures.

sp ad LuSwindon has several leisure centres and gyms offering

many activities including rock climbing, ten pin bowling

and ice skating as well as a professional tennis centre,

indoor karting track and golf courses. If you use these

facilities regularly, you can apply for a Swindon Card to

receive extra discounts. Swindon Town Football Club

and Swindon Speedway provide spectator

opportunities and you can also watch greyhound racing

at the Abbey Stadium.

Pak lfYou can chill out in one of the many parks and outdoor

areas in Swindon including Coate Water Country Park,

Lydiard Park, Queens Park and the Old Town

Gardens while the more adventurous can visit the nearbyCotswold Water Park for water skiing, wind surng

and jet skiing. For a more cultural experience visit local

historic towns such as Cirencester and Marlborough,

the World Heritage site at Avebury or the ancient sites at

Barbury Castle and Silbury Hill. The Ridgeway, a National

Trail described as Britains oldest road, is an 85 mile

track which starts close to Swindon and runs along the

downs to Buckinghamshire. The trail is popular for hik-

ing, mountain/trail biking and horse riding.

shp ll u dpThe shopping experience is good in Swindon with manyleading high street shops in the town centre and at the

renowned Designer Outlet Village, as well as at several

large out-of-town shopping centres.

CuluCultural facilities include a new purpose-built three

storey library in the town centre, two multiplex

cinemas, the Wyvern Theatre which attracts top national

performers, Old Town Arts Centre, Swindon Museum and

Gallery, Steam Museum and the National Monuments

Record Centre.

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sd CllgIf you would like any further information, you can contactStudent Services on Freephone 0800 731 2250, email:

[email protected] visit our web site

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sd Cllg CaIf you would like any help completing your UCAS

application, contact our Careers Co-ordinator on

(01793) 498926 or email:

[email protected]

UCAsFor full time applications go to .uca.ac.uk.

If you need to contact UCAS directly, their helpline

number is Tel: 0871 468 0468.

sud FacFor information on Bursaries, Access to Learning Funds

and Hardship Funds, contact the relevant awarding

institution:

Swindon College: .d-cllg.ac.uk

Oxford Brookes University: .bk.ac.uk

University of Bath: .bah.ac.uk

oh uc fnancial help:There are a number of organisations, trusts and charities

which assist students with educational expenses.

Further information can be obtained from:

sud Fac Dpa, Student Finance Team,

Swindon Borough Council, 2nd Floor, Wat Tyler House,

Beckhampton Street, Swindon, SN2 1JA

Telephone: (01793) 466048 .d.g.uk

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The CIB matches applicants with available funding

sources, some of which offer assistance to students:

Unit 7A, Bath Road Business Centre, Bath Road, Devizes,

Wiltshire SN10 1XA. Telephone: 01380 729279. Email:

[email protected] go to

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Students, PO Box 89, Darlington, DL1 9AZ.

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 243 3570. Email: u_a@lc.

c.uk or go to .dc.g and search for how to

apply for nance - EU students.

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The Assembly Learning Grant is for students who usually

live in Wales and are studying a full or part time course in

either further or higher education. You must be over 18 to

qualify and all applications are means-tested.

For more information please call your Local

Authority, visit www.studentnancewales.co.ukor

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thinking about which universities you are going to apply to.

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The Access course is for adults usually over the age of19 years who have no or few academic qualications,

but who would like to proceed to a degree course or on

to professional training. The course will help you build on

your past experiences and develop the knowledge, skills

and understanding needed to apply to study at degree or

diploma level at college or university.

Abu h cuYou will work towards credits and levels to reach

the learner achievement standards set across

all Open College Network, Oxford, Thames and

Chiltern (OCNOTC) accredited programmes.

AYour progress is monitored by continuous

assessment throughout the year and in some

instances by end of module exams.

A programme of exam practice is also included

to help students feel better prepared.

Continuous assessments will include short and

long essays, reports, project work, posters,

presentations, individual research and group work.

Students are encouraged to evaluate themselves

and their progress and to participate in discussions

with fellow students. Assessment is built around

achieving credits at different levels within the units,

which make up each module or subject. Studentsmust achieve at least 60 credits, of which 45 must

be at Level 3 in order to achieve the Access

Diploma.

This course can be studied over one year. You will

have the same holidays as the schools when you

study this course. Upon completion Quality

Assurance Agency (QAA) recognised Diploma and

OCNOTC credits are awarded*.

* (not for Art & Design)

Cu CFees, which include tuition and entry to

examinations are reviewed annually. Please contact

Student Services for current details.

e rquCandidates will normally be over the age of 19

with few or no academic qualications, or have not

studied for several years, but wish to proceed touniversity or professional training. The Access

programme takes the place of a Level 3

programme for entry to higher education, but

please be aware that many degree programmes

will also require you to have at least a GCSE at C in

English and/or maths as well. All potential

students are offered an advisory interview and

asked to complete a student screening exercise.

Candidates may apply at any time of the year.

Swindon College welcomes applications from all

members of the community. We seek to provide for

the individual needs of all of our students.

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sudg Acc a sd CllgThere are several pathways students may choose,

depending on their career plans.

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Study skills, maths and Information Technology skills

are core components of the Access course and are

studied by all students. Depending on the selected

pathway, students may study Health and Welfare,

Psychology, Sociology, Law, Literary Studies and

Human Biology. Students also have the opportunity

to study GCSE English Language and maths

alongside the course.

This course is based at Swindon College where you

will benet from expert tuition. All necessary library

and learning resources are available to enable you to

successfully complete the course.

Fuh ifaIf you would like any more information about the

Access to HE courses, go to our web site

.d-cllg.ac.uk, call Student

Services on Freephone 0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected].

They will be able to answer any questions you may have

and can put you in touch with Access tutors for aninformal chat.

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During the Access to HE programme, taster days off

campus are organised for the students to give them

a taste of what university life is all about. During 2011,

students on the Access to Higher Education

(Nursing) programme took part in a Health and

Social Care taster day at the Great Western Hospital,

Swindon. The purpose of the taster day was to give

Swindon College Access students information on

the range of Health and Social Care professions and

courses available and the opportunity to meet current

health care practitioners. Five workshops were offered

during the day including: Adult nursing, mental health

nursing, clinical skills, higher education nancial

support and a tour of the hospital was provided.

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The Access students really enjoyed the

workshops and found them very informative,

interesting and engaging. The students were

given an invaluable insight into what it is like

working in the health care sector and the information

they received will help them in their future studies and

in choosing their career paths within the health care

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Spmb 2012University Level Courses

SwindonCollege

Our Awarding Bodies are :

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PostGrADUAte DeGrees

MA / PG Dip Archaeological Illustration MA Fine Art: Drawing for Fine Art

Practice

HonoUrs DeGrees

BA (Hons) Fine Art: Drawing for

Fine Art Practice

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

BA (Hons) Illustration:

Narrative and Sequential

one yeAr toP-UP HonoUrs

ProGrAmmes

BA (Hons) Business, Management

& Communications

(Work-based Learning)

BA (Hons) Early Years, Care

and Education (Work-based Learning)*

BSc (Hons) Engineering Systems

(Work-based Learning)

BSc (Hons) Sport (Sports Therapy)(Work-based Learning)

BA (Hons) Education and Lifelong

Learning*

FoUnDAtion DeGrees

Foundation Degree in Business,

Management & Communications

Foundation Degree in Early Years*

Foundation Degree in Engineering

Systems Foundation Degree in Sport

(Sports Therapy)

Foundation Degree in Support for

Learning

HnD/C ProGrAmmes

HND Performing Arts (Production)Media Make-up

HND/C Photography

HND/C Diploma in Construction

and the Built Environment

HND/C Diploma in Construction and

the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

ProFessionAL QUALiFiCAtions

PGCE Professional Graduate

Certicate in Education Technician Stage (NVQ 4) Association

of Accounting Technicians

Level 5 Additional Diploma in Teaching

English (Literacy) in the Lifelong

Learning Sector

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mA:

Full Time 45 weeks

Part Time 90 weeks

PG Dp:

Full Time 30 weeks

Part Time 60 weeks

Aadd b:

Dld a: Swindon CollegeSchool of Art, North Star, Swindon

UKPAss u cd: O66

UKPAss cu cd: 042080

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes

Applca:Via .ukpa.ac.uk(listed under Oxford Brookes)

or contact Swindon College

direct on Freephone:

0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

art & deSIGNmA / PG Dp Achalgcal illua

e rqu:A good honours degree in a relevant

discipline (e.g. Archaeology, Art &

Design) or equivalent qualication in

a related discipline. Those without

formal academic qualications may be

considered with evidence of relevant

experience appropriate to theacademic demands of the

programme. Admissions tutors will

decide selection on the basis of the

candidates ability to benet from the

programme.

Applicants must be able to prove an

academic uency with the English

language (this will normally be a

recognised EFL qualication for

overseas candidates).

Cu ifa:The programme has been developed

in close collaboration with the

Association of Archaeological

Illustrators and Surveyors (AAI&S)

and provides a unique Masters level

qualication respected by the

industry.

It develops visual, creative andtechnical skills together with strong

academic research and works in

co-operation with professional or

academic concerns e.g. the Oxford

and Wessex Archaeological Units,

English Heritage, the National

Monuments Record Centre, the

AAI&S, the Learning and Teaching

Support Network (History, Classics &

Archaeology) and can assist the

student in nding appropriate

partners for research.

Cu C:C dul:

Visual Studies and Research

Studies.

opal dul f pa :

Recording Studies;

Reconstruction Studies; Digital

Applications; Information Graphics.

opal dul f pa :

Dissertation or Material Practice.

Pa : A practical,

experientially oriented programme

based on assignment-led project

work. Distinctive features of the rst

part of this programme are the use of

projects as a vehicle for learning and

the group or individual critical session,

where students present and critically

discuss their work with peers and

tutors. Interrelated modules

emphasise the holistic nature of thelearning and coherence is maintained

by the continuous assessment

methods together with the academic

guidance of tutorial backup.

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Pa : A research-based

programme of independent study which can

take the form of either a dissertation on an

appropriate topic within archaeological

illustration research (part of which could be

visual equivalents of textual discourse), or

a prepared body of original illustrative workwhich should be negotiated with an external

source within archaeological practice.

Students can elect to study part one only as

a PG Dip, but must signify this intention at the

commencement of studies.

Pg oppu: Freelance practice as self-employed

Archaeological and/or Historical Illustrator

Wide range of employment or

progression within the excavation or

post-excavation, experimental and

theoretical sectors of archaeological

practice

Research, curatorial and museum

display, academic research and/or

publishing

Archaeological Unit management

Employment status as Scientic Ofcers

(Civil Service), Archaeological Illustrators

(Archaeological Units), Graphic Artists,

Designers, Model-makers, Art Editors Consultancy within Archaeological

academic research

Postgraduate teacher training

Postgraduate research in Illustration,

Fine Art or Archaeology.

MeetBrunoFigueira...Bruno was always interested in history, illustration and

architecture and after leaving school in Portugal completed a

degree in Landscape Archaeology. As the market for his skills

was limited in Portugal he worked on various projects

including illustration, eld work and conservation. He then

decided to come to Swindon College to specialise in

illustration, prompted by a professional colleague who hadalso studied for her MA at Swindon College and who is well

respected within the industry in Portugal. .

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Full t:45 weeks

Pa t: 90 weeks

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UKPAss u cd: O66

UKPAss cu cd: 042082

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes




0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

e rqu:A good honours degree in Fine Art or

an equivalent qualication in a related

discipline. Those without formal

academicqualications may be

considered with evidence of relevant

experience appropriate to the

academic demands of theprogramme. Admissions tutors will

decide selection on the basis of the

candidates ability to benet from the

programme.

Applicants must be able to prove an

academic uency with the English

language (this will normally be a

recognised EFL qualication for

overseas candidates).

Cu ifa:The programme aims to make a

contribution to the strengthening

position of Fine Art Drawing as a

major component of visual art

production, promoting the language

of drawing as a broad, experimental

code that underpins much of

contemporary Fine Art practice and

research.

Research focuses on individual studyproposals and studio practice, and

invites investigation into the

boundaries between drawing and a

broad range of Fine Art disciplines

from traditional media to digital

technologies. Study culminates in a

major body of work at the end of year

show.

The Fine Art department offers an

expansive cultural studies programme

enjoying opportunities to travel bothnationally and internationally. The

department makes particular use of

its proximity to galleries in London,

Oxford and Bristol.

The department has research links to

Rabley Contemporary Drawing Centre

near Marlborough in Wiltshire, and the

ICIA (Institute of Contemporary

Interdisciplinary Arts) at the University

of Bath.

Recent student successes have

included selections for the Jerwood

Drawing Prize, work bought by the

British Museum and Arts Council

England, an Arts Council award and

an Arts and Humanities Research

Council (AHRC) bursary.

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MeetPaulBrandon...Paul originally studied in Exeter and took the Foundation

Art Diploma after A levels. He then worked in retail

management for seven years, before deciding to go back

to art college. After a year in Bournemouth on an animation

degree he changed to this course to focus more on drawing

skills. Paul says everyone involved in the course is

passionate and the teaching staff have experience in many

diverse industry specialisms, which offers a wide skills set

for students to tap in to.

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Cu C:The programme involves three

practice-based modules, all assessed by

exhibition or presentation:

Practice and context

Fine Art drawing practice

Advanced studio practice.

t ach dul:

Research methodologies (linked to practice)

assessed by journal/presentation

Research paper assessed by a written

essay.

A ifa

Assessment methods involve formative and

summative strategies leading to a positive

learning methodology with written feedback

on all assessed work.

Pg oppu: Fine Art Practitioner

Employment within the creative industries

Further study at doctorate level

Teacher Training.

MeetLorraineGreen...Lorraine left Highworth School and studied Graphic Design

at Swindon College. She then worked in the design industry

for 14 years until going freelance as a commercial illustrator.

The role was successful but not fullling, so Lorraine took the

Access course and found it liberating to produce work for

herself again instead of clients. She was accepted onto the

Fine Art degree and having graduated kept her own studiowork going alongside freelancing. Lorraine then applied for

the MA. She intends to carry on with her own work plus

freelance commissions and part time teaching and see

where her career takes her next.

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e rqu:To be considered for admission a

candidate must have: Diploma in

Foundation Studies (Art & Design),

Access to Art & Design, AVCE (Double

Award) in Art & Design, National

Diploma in Design or 2 A Levels in

subjects appropriate to the degreeand 5 GCSEs at grade C or above,

which should include English.

Entry into Year 2 may be considered

for those students with a Higher

National Diploma or Certicate in a

subject appropriate to the degree,

with merit passes in at least three nal

year units, one of which should be in

the Contextual Studies area.

Other equivalent qualications orexperience, for example: Mature

students without formal qualications,

but with evidence of relevant industrial

experience will be considered.

Cu ifa:As perhaps the oldest form of

communication, drawing has

remained a form of invention and

revaluation. You will explore its

relevance as a contemporary mediumand the boundaries between drawing

and other Fine Art disciplines;

from traditional works on paper or

canvas, to video and new

technologies.

Distinctive features of the programme

are the use of projects as a vehicle for

learning, and critical sessions where

students discuss their work and the

assessment becomes a learning

strategy. Lecture and seminar-based

modules with theoretical, cultural,

historical and/or professional and

business components provide

academic rigour and a context for the

practical work.

We provide excellent resources with

large, spacious studios, course

specic IT and specialist equipment,

a life room, a print workshop, a

photographic studio with darkroom,

technician support, library and

learning resource centre.

The Fine Art department offers an

expansive cultural studies programme

enjoying opportunities to travel both

nationally and internationally. The

department makes particular use of

its proximity to galleries in London,

Oxford and Bristol.

The department has research links to

Rabley Contemporary Drawing Centrenear Marlborough in Wiltshire, and the

ICIA (Institute of Contemporary

Interdisciplinary Arts) at the University

of Bath.


Full t: 3 years

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: O66

UCAs cu cd: W110

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes

Applca:Via .uca.c.uk(listed under Oxford Brookes)



0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

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Recent student successes have included

selections for the Jerwood Drawing Prize,

work bought by the British Museum and Arts

Council England, an Arts Council award and

an AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research

Council) bursary.

Cu C:ya 1

Life drawing

Site specic drawing

Contextual studies 1 Studio practice 1

Drawing into printmaking

3D studies.

ya 2

Process, surface, abstraction

Related drawing practice

Fine Art professional practice 1

Contextual studies 2

Studio practice 2.

ya 3

Studio practice 3

Dissertation

Major project and degree show

Fine Art professional practice 2.

Pg oppu: Further study at post-graduate level:

Swindon College offers Masters degrees

in Fine Art: Drawing for Fine Art Practice &

Archaeological Illustration

Fine Art Practitioners

Employment within the creative industries

Teacher training.

MeetHeatherDash...Heather left Highworth Warneford School and completed her

A levels before enrolling on the Foundation Art Diploma at

Swindon College. Having then been accepted on to the BA

Fine Art course, she has enjoyed developing her painting and

drawing skills with different mediums. With the strong

individual support she receives from her tutors, Heather saysshe now feels much more independent as an artist. She

would like to progress to an MA next while working part time

as an Art Technician and is currently looking for her own

permanent studio space.

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e rqu:Diploma in Foundation Studies

(Art & Design), Access to Art &

Design, AVCE (Double Award) in Art

& Design, National Diploma in Design

or 2 A Levels in appropriate subjects

and 5 GCSEs grade C+, including

English.

Entry into Year 2 will be considered for

students with an HND/C in an

appropriate subject.

Mature students without formal

qualications, but with evidence of

relevant industrial experience, will be

considered.

Cu ifa:This unique course is aimed at

students who wish to enter the

marketplace as illustrators specialising

in narrative and sequential work. This

includes the comic or cartoon strip,

or Bande Dessine; the graphic

novel; lm / TV / theatre / animation

storyboarding; instructional diagrams;

some forms of storybook illustration;

characterisation and gure study

through to web graphical illustration,to name just a few areas.

The teaching staff offer a wide range

of academic and industrial

experience for the benet of students,

who graduate familiar with the latest

technology and create innovative

illustration outcomes in an industry

which is continually moving forwards.

The course places great emphasis on

developing an ability to survive and

prosper in a business environment.Self-motivation, personal condence

and marketing skills are all fostered to

enable the student to win

commissions in a ercely competitive

eld.

Graduates also exhibit their work to a

variety of creative industry

representatives during their nal year

exhibition held in Swindon, as the

School of Art maintains strong links

with regional employers in the creative

industries.

Cu C:Each year comprises of interrelated

modules emphasising approaches to

making narrative images with creative

air and consistency.

ya o:

Visual studies Illustration techniques

2D animation techniques

Figure drawing

Narrative formats and language

Historical & contextual studies.


Full t: 3 years

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: O66

UCAs cu cd: W22O

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes

Applca:Via .uca.ac.uk(listed under Oxford Brookes)



0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

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ya t:

Drawing studies

Sequential illustration

Design approaches

Personal style and directions

Creative writing

Contextual studies.

ya th:

Visual process

Business practice and exhibition

Devised creative assignments

Dissertation.

Pg oppu: Freelance practitioners or staff artists in the

publishing or broadcasting industries as

either freelance practitioners or staff artists.

Sequential specialists within the electronic

publishing sector (e.g. computer gaming,

web design).

Further study at post-graduate level such as

Illustration Practice, Animation or Film

Studies

Teacher Training. MeetPaulBrandon...

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e rqu:Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art &

Design), Access to Art & Design,

AVCE (Double Award) in Art & Design,

National Diploma in Design or 2 A

Levels in appropriate subjects and 5

GCSEs grade C+, including English.

Entry into Year 2 will be considered for

students with an HND/C in an

appropriate subject.


qualications, but with evidence of

relevant industrial experience will be

considered

Cu ifa:This course is designed for students

wishing to pursue a career as a

creative designer with a

comprehensive understanding of

commercial, environmental and social

issues. It involves extensive research

with stimulating intellectual and

practical challenges.

The contextual studies modules

underpin the programme by enabling

students to appreciate the role that

graphic design, advertising, marketingand branding play in the development

and maintenance of contemporary

consumer society alongside further

developing students research,

analysis and communication skills.

Studio practice modules focus on

conceptual problem-solving whilst

fostering creativity and innovative

approaches to communicating

effectively with a range of potential

audiences and target markets. They

also focus on developing the practicalskills necessary to produce effective

graphic design solutions to a

professional standard.

Recent Swindon College BA (Hons)

Graphic Design student achievements

and successes include awards from

the Starpack Student Competition,

New Designers Exhibition, Design

Against Fur and the Young Creatives

Network. Annually, selected graduates

also exhibit work in London.


Full t: 3 years

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: O66

UCAs cu cd: W210

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes




0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

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Cu C:The programme takes a practical and

analytical approach to problem-solving.

Creative studies are also supported by

studies in Business and Marketing.

mdul:

Visual studies Design studies

Graphic design

Web design

Historical and contextual studies

Visual practice

Design practice

Motion graphics

Contextual studies

Major projects

Dissertation

Professional practice

Exhibition.

Pg oppu: Graphic Design roles

Web Design/Development roles

Employment in the Communications

industry

Further study at post-graduate level

Teacher Training.

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MeetJakeHobday...Jake left school in Witney and studied the Art & Design

National Diploma at Abingdon and Witney College. He

specialised in Graphic Design and decided Swindon College

offered the best local degree course, which would allow him

to commute from home and cut down on living costs as a

student. Jake is enjoying the mix of subjects on the course,which includes web design, packaging and photography. He

says that staff and his classmates are friendly and supportive

and there are good eld trips and study breaks, including a

week in New York.

Iliketheclasssizeshere,which

aresmallerthanatuniversity.

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e rqu:A Foundation Diploma, Edexcel

National Diploma, AVCE or an Access

to Higher Education course (UCAS

tariff 120 credits).


qualications, but with relevantindustrial experience and a portfolio of

work will be considered.

Cu ifa:This course develops students as

practitioners in the challenging eld

of photography, from the traditional

areas of black and white darkroom-

based images to digital photography

and computerised image

manipulation.

The rst year relates to the

development of photographic

techniques and studio practice.

Darkroom practice and professional

studies keep students up-to-date in all

areas of photographic production.

The second year encourages students

to build on their critical thinking and

analysis skills. Units are interlinkedwith: Practitioner visits, live projects,

exhibition set-up and professional

practice.

Project themes are based around the

following areas:

Traditional black and white

photography using an SLR camera

Digital photography

Location/Advertising photographic

techniques

Computer software Professional and studio practice.

Throughout the course, visits to

galleries and exhibitions are

encouraged and organised. Guest

lecturers from the industry regularly

visit and there are opportunities for

overseas exchanges and educational

trips. Entry into relevant, national

competitions is encouraged and all

students exhibit in a nal major show.

Cu C:

K FacQualication Level: HND 5, HNC 4

Full t: HNC 1 or 2 years

HND 2 years Top up

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i qud: Yes

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HNC students complete nine of the units

listed below, HND students

complete 18:

C U:

Photographic techniques

Computers in photography

Historical & contextual referencing

Materials, techniques andtechnology

Professional studies

Critical study

Business practice.

oh U:

Studio practice

Darkroom practice

Visual language in photography

Interpreting images

Digital imaging

Advertising photography

Creating digital images

Location photography

Specialist practice in photography.

* Please note: All HNC/D units are currently

under review and are subject to change.

Pg oppu: Further study options include joining the

second year of a BA (Hons) Photography

degree at another institution

Freelance Photographer

Teacher Training.

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MeetHayleyHosell...Hayley left Dorcan Technology College, Swindon and went

straight into a successful career in administration. After nine

years in this eld however, she decided to re-examine her

career and realised her true interests were with

photography. The HND course offers a good mix of

different photography genres which has allowed Hayley to

focus her personal interests. She says she now feels she is

doing something she feels passionate about and herpersonality and character is growing. Hayley has applied for

a Documentary Photography degree next year which she

hopes will lead to a career in the elds of history and

anthropology, perhaps alongside part time teaching.

Thecoursehaschangedmylife!

Theteachershaveawiderange

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e rqu:Foundation Diploma, Edexcel

National/Extended Diploma, AVCE or

an Access to HE course.

(Qualications need to total a

minimum of 180 credits).

All students are required to present aportfolio of work at interview.


qualications, but with relevant

industrial experience and a portfolio of

work will be considered.

Cu ifa:This course will allow you to develop

an understanding of the materials and

techniques involved in the process of

creating make-up for lm and

television, including: Wig making,

body painting and consideration of

issues such as casting and

working with models. In addition, you

will explore different effects in hair and

make-up styling in the creation of the

photographic image and planning a

photographic shoot.

Cu C:You will study a range of skills during

the course including:

The make-up industry and

professional practice

Period hair, make-up and wig

making and dressing

Current trends in hair and make-up

Fashion and editorial make-up

and hair

Hairdressing techniques for the

make-up artist Character and theatre make-up

Fantasy hair styling and make-up

Sculpting and prosthetics

Contextual studies

TV and lm hair and make-up

Special effects

Body painting

Design process

Applying design and creativity.


Full t: 30 wks

Pa t: 30 wks

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: S98

UCAs cu cd: W4SZ

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes

Applca:Via .uca.c.uk(listed under Swindon College)



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MeetNatashaJames...Natasha left Nova Hreod School, Swindon and initially

studied Travel and Tourism. After a year she realised that she

wanted something more creative, so enrolled on the Media

Make-up National Diploma. Natasha has really enjoyed

developing her skills and condence from airbrushing and

body painting to sewing and wig making and has already

been accepted onto the HND next year. There are lots of

trips, exhibitions, competitions and work experienceavailable; this year students did the make-up for the local

pantomime then watched their creations come to life on

stage. Last year one of the students won the UK Worldskills

Final, which was a huge achievement.

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Pg oppu:On successful completion of this

course you will be equipped with high

level professional practical skills and

a portfolio of photographic work.

You will be fully prepared for a career

in the make-up industry oralternatively students may also

progress onto BA Honours

programmes.

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department,Iloveit!Thecoursehaschallenged

metobeexperimentalandtheteachingstaffareallsoexperienced.Iamgainingtheskillsto

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one yeAr toP-UP HonoUrsProGrAmmeBA (Hons) Business, Management

& Communications

FoUnDAtion DeGreeFoundation Degree in Business,

Management & Communications

ProFessionAL QUALiFiCAtions

Technician Stage (NVQ 4)Association of Accounting Technicians(AAT)

Paul Halliday...STUDENT DvD

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ad Cuca (tp-up)

e rqu:Students must have completed an

appropriate programme to be eligible

to apply for nal year entry to the BA

(Hons) Business, Management and

Communications. These include:

A Foundation Degree in Business,Management and Communications

awarded by Oxford Brookes

University, successfully gaining 240

credits and normally a 55% grade

average.

Students who have completed 240

credits at Level 4 and 5 (usually

achieving a 55% grade average) at

another institution within or outside

the UK may be considered, subject to

an individual credit rating by Oxford

Brookes University.

Entrants to the programme should

normally possess a current role in an

appropriate workplace setting. A line

managers letter of support and

recommendation is required at

enrolment.

Cu ifa:The programme is designed to enable

students to top up their Foundation

Degree in Business, Management and

Communications to a full BA (Hons).

The BA (Hons) is a work-based degree

and as such lectures areconcentrated on one day per week,

enabling students to work and

combine private study to suit their

own personal commitments.

On successful completion of the

course students are well equipped for

employment in any aspect of

business, including Marketing, Human

Resources, Finance and Management.

Local employers were involved in the

development of the degree ensuring

that the modules offered meet

employers needs as well as the

interests of our students. The modules

are assessed through assignments,

presentations, live projects and timed

assessments. Students also have the

opportunity to consider, in-depth, an

agreed topic of their choice via the

Work-Based Project or Dissertation.


Full t: 1 year

Pa t: 18 months

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UCAs u cd: NG12

UCAs cu cd: NP19

i qud: Yes




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Students are assigned a personal

tutor who will support them

throughout the course.

All students have access to facilities at both

Swindon College and Oxford Brookes

University.

Cu C:The programme offers the opportunity to

study a wide range of current and relevant

business topics.

th dul udd a:

Managing Marketing Activities

Contemporary Business Issues

Communication, Culture and Language

Managing Quality and Risk

Self-awareness and Career Management

(double module)

Work-based Project or Dissertation

(double module).

Pg oppu:Successful students can progress on to study

for a Masters Degree or on to courses such

as AAT / CIPD / CIM post-graduate

programmes.

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IusethenewHEbaseroomalot,itis

agreatfacilityifyouneedquiettimeto

studyoruseacomputer.Imeetupwith

friendstheretoo,itsaveryrelaxedspacejustforHEstudents.

Jagi left Commonweal School in Swindon to study for AS

levels at a local college, but wasnt happy there. She then

enrolled on the BTEC National Diploma in Business at

Swindon College where she gained a triple Distinction. The

next obvious move for Jagi was the Foundation Degree, as

she liked the broad-based subjects the course offers. Jagi is

now on the BA top-up year and is still enjoying the subject

diversity which includes marketing, customer

communications and accounting. Now in her fth year at

Swindon College, Jagi feels she has kept up her future career

options open because she hasnt specialised too early.

MeetJagiPanesar...


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Full t: 3 years

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: O66

UCAs cu cd: W110

Pfl qud: Yes

i qud: Yes




0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

0464604646


Full t: 2 years

Pa t: 3 years

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: O66

UCAs cu cd: NP19

i qud: Yes




0800 731 2250 or email:

[email protected]

e rqu:A minimum of two years relevant

work experience and a current role

in an appropriate workplace setting,

and a line managers letter ofsupport and recommendation;

Or a minimum of one pass at A-level

or 6-unit Vocational A-level, plus

three passes at GCSE (grades A-C),

or O-level (grades A-C) normally

including mathematics and English

language, or a National

Certicate or Diploma or other

equivalent qualications, such as

GNVQ/NVQ or other Level 3

vocational qualications.

Cu ifa:For students interested in a career in

business, management or

communications. Study themes

will be mixed and varied in order

to equip students for their future

careers.

Students will be assigned a personal

tutor who will support them

throughout the course.

The 14 modules are assessed

through assignments, presentations

and timed assessments.

The Business Project unit provides

an opportunity to consider, in-depth

an agreed project of the students

choice with tutorial support to

encourage and guide students in this

module.

All students have access to facilitiesat Oxford Brookes University, as well

as at Swindon College.

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Thecomputingandstudyfacilitiesare

good.Iregularlyusethelibraryhereand

wehaveaccesstoloadsofuseful

onlineresourceshereandviaOxfordBrookesUniversity.

Paul attended Bradon Forest School, Swindon before

completing his A Levels. He then came to Swindon College

to study on the FD as it was the ideal local solution to study

at university level while allowing him to stay living at home

and reduce living costs. Paul says the atmosphere in his

class is relaxed and good-humoured while at the same time

focused on getting the best grades possible. Paul plans to

complete his degree next year on the BA top-up which is

also available at Swindon College.

MeetPaulHalliday...

Cu C: Fundamentals of business

Management concepts

Customer communications

Personal development(double module)

Business and the environment

Managing work performance

Information for business

Accounting for business

Strategic management

External communications

Research skills

Business project (double module)

Management of nancial systems

for business

Developing management

capabilities.

Pg oppu: Further study for one year to gain an Honours

degree, such as BA (Hons) Business

Management at Oxford Brookes University

Various professional qualications such as

CIM, CIPD and AAT.


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e rqu:Students will normally have

completed AAT Intermediate Stage

(Level 3).

Cu ifa:This course is aimed at those working

or intending to work as AccountingTechnicians/support staff in

accountancy and nance functions.

This programme is the nal part of a

three-stage, national framework of

competence based education and

training scheme offered by The

Association of Accounting Technicians

(AAT), the largest dedicated

professional body for qualied

accounting technicians

Cu C:Cpul u:

Financial Accounting -

Computer - Based Assessment

(CBA)

Financial Performance (CBA)

Budgeting (CBA)

Internal Control Accounting

Systems.

t fuh u:

Credit control (CBA & case study) Personal taxation (CBA).

Pg oppu: AAT professional membership

A career in nance, earning up to

15% more than unqualied staff

Chartered accountancy

A university degree

Working abroad

Becoming your own boss with ourmember in practice scheme.

Uful cac/b:AAt jb .aa-jb.c.uk

Find CV advice, job hunting tips and

current vacancies on our dedicated

job site at www.aat-jobs.co.uk

magaz aa.g.uk/a

Youll get a free copy of Accounting

Technician magazine every other

month. Its full of articles that will

help with your training, plus expert

opinions, accountancy news and job

vacancies.

sudPlu -l

Every month you will receive the email

newsletter, StudentPlus, with links to

Skillset articles, key dates and

benets of your membership.


Full t: 1 year

Aadd b:


UCAs u cd: O66

UCAs cu cd: NP19

i qud: Yes

Applca:Apply directly to Swindon College:

Freephone: 0800 731 2250

or email:

[email protected]

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eThe regional AAT branches around the

country often run free events specically for

student members. Theyre a great way to

complement your training and to meet other

AAT members.

For details visit aa.g.uk/bach

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Zaneta attended business college in Pardubice, Czech

Republic for four years before coming to the UK to work as

an au pair and study English. She moved from London to

Swindon and secured work as an administrator and then in

accounting. She now works for the Medical Research

Council, who readily agreed to sponsor her Level 4

accountancy study. Zaneta is looking to enrol on an ACCA or

CIMA course next, which her employer may also support.

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MeetZanetaMorris...

Thesupportfromthetutorsisfantastic.Theyreallyunderstand

theissuesbalancingwork,study

andfamilylifeandarecommittedtohelpingusachieve.

Your guide to theAAT Accounting Qualifcation

Training as an accounting technician


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