University Centre Bradford College course guide 2020

CREATE. DISCOVER. TEACH.

Degrees on your doorstep 2020

Access to HE

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Arts & Creative Industries

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Fashion & Textiles

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Film & Screen Industries

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Design for the Creative Industries

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Media Make-up with Special Effects (Craft & Technical Skills)

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Music & Performance for the Creative Industries

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Photography & Visual Arts for the Creative Industries

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Business & Law

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Business & Accountancy

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Hospitality & Travel

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Law

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Construction & Engineering

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Construction

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Engineering

Welcome to University Centre Bradford College

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Our Partnerships

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Start your journey to employment

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Pioneers in education since 1832

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Open events

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Study. Socialise. Explore.

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Science & Technology

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Grade II to brand new

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Computing

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Work experience and employment opportunities

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Ophthalmic Dispensing

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Employers we work with

Social Care & Community Practice

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Support

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Health & Social Care

Student resources

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Your campus

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Teaching & Education

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Sport

Your city

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Teaching & Education

On your doorstep

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Childhood & Youth Studies

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How to apply

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UCAS calendar

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UCAS tariff points

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Fees & funding financial assistance

More than just study

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Scholarly activity and research

Accommodation

Course guide information

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Graduation

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A-Z index of courses

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Contents

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Contents

Contents

This is your guide to everything about University Centre Bradford College. Take the time to read through the areas that interest you and browse our range of Higher Education, HNCs, HNDs, Foundation degrees, degrees, postgraduate courses, and Masters degrees. For even more information on Bradford College visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc

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We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education outside the university sector in England, and one of the biggest College-based University Centres in our region, playing host to the thousands of Higher Education students who choose to study with us each year.

Education for everyone Whether you’re a school leaver or returning to learn, our degree provision can support your next progression opportunity, a new career, or a promotion.

Invested in Higher Education Our newly dedicated University Centre buildings provide both academic and vocational training facilities to ensure our students benefit from spaces conducive to learning.

Graduate prospects Our graduates play a strong role in providing the high level skills that help fuel the economic development of the region.

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Our mission is to deliver a programme of study with education, enterprise, and employment in mind.

Welcome to University Centre Bradford College

Welcome to University Centre Bradford College

Welcome to University Centre Bradford College

Studying with us, you’ll be well-placed to achieve your career aspirations.

I invite you to read about our University Centre, our courses, and the facilities we provide, and hear from our greatest ambassadors, our current students, alumni, and lecturers.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your place of study, and hope to welcome you in September 2020.

Craig Tupling Deputy CEO University Centre Bradford College

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Our partnerships

Our partnerships

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Our partnerships with the University of Bolton and Pearson

University Centre Bradford College works in partnership with the University of Bolton who validate our Undergraduate degrees, Postgraduate awards, and Masters degrees, and Pearson who award our Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas.

These partnerships allow us to deliver a wide range of courses that are constantly reviewed to reflect the needs of both our students and employers. University Centre Bradford College and the University of Bolton both have strong links with industry that allow us to provide relevant qualifications to prepare you for the workplace.

Our courses attract students ranging from those who have just completed A levels to those looking to build on existing qualifications to progress their career.

Approved Centre from Pearson

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WORKING PRACTITIONERS

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE

VALIDATED BY PROFESSIONAL BODIES

DESIGNED TO FIT AROUND YOU

PART-TIME AND DISTANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

SEE PAGE 37 FOR OUR LIST OF COURSES

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OUR COURSES

Start your journey to employment

Start your journey to employment

OUR TUTORS

WORK PLACEMENTS

COURSE RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

SUPPORT WITH CV WRITING

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

CAREERS GUIDANCE

SEE PAGE 18 FOR MORE DETAILS

Start your journey to employment We are invested in your future and will give you access to education, tutors, and experience to prepare you for graduate employment.

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Ashley Jordan, Media Make-up Alumnus, demonstrating to our students.

SUPPORT

LEARNING SUPPORT

PASTORAL SUPPORT

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

SEE PAGES 20 AND 110 FOR MORE DETAILS

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Art gallery Arts and creative workshop spaces Café bars Library Networking and gaming facilities Ophthalmic dispensing labs Sports and fitness facilities Studio theatres Textile Archive

Flexible and Professional Study A number of our courses are validated and quality checked by professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers, General Optical Council, Association of British Dispensing Opticians, National Counselling Society, and Health & Care Professionals Council.

We work closely with industry and we have worked with high-profile partners including

Specsavers, NHS, Hallmark Cards, UNESCO City of Film, Screen Yorkshire, British Council, Game Republic, Bradford City Council, Royal Shakespeare Company, Rollem’ Productions, Kudos, the National Science and Media Museum, CHEAD, Sorrell Foundation, Creative Industries Federation, and many more…

On the day, you’ll be able to: Tour our multi-million pound campus and try out some of our state-of-the-art facilities for yourself.

Work Placements

Support Our support teams offer a huge range of services, including: •• Information and advice services •• Learning support •• Financial support See pages 20 and 110 for further details.

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Many of our programmes are designed to fit around you with part-time and distance learning study options available.

Our in-house recruitment team helps hundreds of students into work experience or placements related to their course each year. We offer a range of services to help you on your journey to professional employment. See page 18 for more details.

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We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Events on:

With a focus on excellence, integrity, and inclusion, our learning, teaching, and scholarship provides you with a student-centred Higher Education experience that facilitates your personal and professional development, and achievement that will lead to enhanced graduate employment.

Make the most of our award-winning campus, with modern facilities and resources, including:

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Open events

Over 185 years’ experience in delivering education, enterprise, and employment.

Facilities

Open events

Pioneers in education since 1832

Pioneers in education since 1832

Get the lowdown on student life from our Student Ambassadors.

Receive information, advice and guidance including details about financial and learning support.

Find out more about our range of courses, full and part-time degrees and postgraduate courses.

Have your questions answered by our tutors, Careers Advisors, and support staff.

Apply on the day with help from our friendly Registrar Services teams.

For full details of times and venues, and to pre-register visit: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/openevents For other events, such as our Taster Days, HE Experience Days, and Applicant Visit Days, please see our website.

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Study. Socialise. Explore.

Study. Socialise. Explore.

Dye House Gallery Café Bar

Our University Centre offers a friendly and supportive learning environment. Compared to larger universities, you’ll benefit from smaller class sizes, open door tutor access, and continuous feedback; to us you’ll be a name, not a number. You’ll be based in a relaxed campus environment and benefit from great support. Many of our students praise the support we provide whether it’s information, advice and guidance, careers and progression, or financial support.

Our café bar, based within Lister Building, is a great relaxing spot to catch up with friends.

You can purchase snacks and light lunches throughout the day and our on-site Costa outlet will fuel you up between lessons.

Dye House Gallery

Uni Centre Common Room

Formerly a full working dye house for the teaching of colouration and industrial dyeing processes, today, the gallery is an outstanding venue for art, performances, events, and conferences. This space hosts exhibitions and events throughout the year which are free of charge and open to both students and the public.

When you’re ready for a break from your studies, we’ve got a dedicated Uni Centre Common Room for you to chill out, have lunch, make yourself a brew, catch up with friends, or even carry on studying! There are lockers on hand to store your things, for when you don’t want to carry everything around all day.

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STUDY. SOCIALISE. EXPLORE.

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Study. Socialise. Explore.

Study. Socialise. Explore.

In partnership with leading greetings card publisher Hallmark, The Green House, a creative studio, is a unique opportunity for students to learn new skills directly from industry experts and access some of the best creative knowledge expertise in the country, through working with experienced Hallmark designers, illustrators, and photographers.

Textile Archive Our cultural heritage study centre is an exciting celebration of the City’s interwoven textile education and industrial heritage.

The archive collections form an extensive, unique, multi-disciplinary resource used and valued by students, designers, historians, and academics throughout the world.

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The Green House – where ideas grow

Scholarly Activity and Research Library During your studies, you’ll definitely need to spend time in our library based in the David Hockney Building. You’ll benefit from over 75,000 books and e-books, specialist subject librarians, and our library team will come to you with the ‘Library where you learn’ mobile service.

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We actively encourage staff to engage in academic activity. This includes action research, applied research, attendance at conferences and colloquia, conference presentations/workshops, consultancy, curriculum development, exhibitions, higher level qualifications, industrial or commercial secondments, subject updating, and writing for publications. See page 112 for more information.

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Grade II to brand new

Grade II to brand new

Our Campus features a diverse mix of buildings in which to study your chosen degree.

Lister Building was opened in 1911 as a place dedicated for the Department of Textile Industries, and to this day it provides industry level equipment for fashion, textiles, and a range of Arts subjects.

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Grade II to brand new

The David Hockney Building houses our Students’ Union, on site cafÊs and restaurants, including Starbucks and award-winning Grove restaurant, as well as our library, and IT facilities.

Our newest building, the Advanced Technology Centre, is where Business, Computing, Law, and Hospitality and Travel courses are delivered.

Study spaces, computer suites, and a mock courtroom are just some of the facilities on offer here.

Trinity Green Campus is where our Construction, Engineering, and Sports students hone their skills.

This site contains excellent facilities and workshops that replicate the ones found in industry.

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Work Placements

Careers guidance

Our work placements team works with around 200 regional companies to source recruitment and placement opportunities for our students.

Our Careers Guidance team are on hand to provide professional help in the form of impartial and confidential advice and guidance. You will be able to receive the following services from the team:

Our recruitment specialists have a wealth of experience to assist you in securing a successful placement setting.

Contact us on 01274 438943 or email: workplacements@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

School experience If you are applying for a teacher training course, gaining relevant classroom experience beforehand is essential. School experience will help you determine whether you are making the right career choice. Reflecting upon your experiences and why you think you will be a good teacher will be useful in writing your UCAS personal statement and at interview.

Once you start a teacher training course, your previous experience will provide a foundation on which to build to link pedagogical theory to real-life practice in school.

We’re proud to work with a huge range of employers to offer you work placements, experience, industry expertise, and training opportunities. Many of our University Centre students go on to work for local, regional, national, and international employers, following the successful completion of their studies.

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We provide our students with the relevant knowledge and experience so that, once you complete your course, you can be successful when pursuing a career in your chosen field. Our courses are developed with the help of employers and leading professional bodies so that you gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills to take advantage of future opportunities once you have completed your studies.

Employers we work with

Employers we work with

Work experience and employment opportunities

Work experience and employment opportunities

Listed below are just some of the hundreds of employers Bradford College currently work with:

Events and workshops: Organisation of careers fairs, teaching fairs and workshops, job search, CVs, interviews, career choice, and more.

Mock interviews: Help with practising and preparing for an upcoming interview.

Job search: Providing support with your job search, improving your CV, and completing applications.

Drop in service: Visit the team on the Ground Floor of the David Hockney Building and find out how they can help you. You can book an appointment with a Careers Advisor for more in-depth guidance tailored to your needs.

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We provide advice and guidance to support your disability and/or learning difficulty.

The team can provide support for: •• Additional learning needs •• Autistic spectrum conditions •• Deaf or hard of hearing •• Medical conditions

Support

•• Mental health conditions •• Physical disabilities •• Social, emotional, and behavioural needs

We pride ourselves in offering a friendly and supportive environment where we know our students by name.

•• Specific learning difficulties (SpLDs), including Dyslexia •• Visual impairments.

You may be eligible for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) to help cover any additional costs of studying that you may face as a direct result of a disability or a specific learning difficulty. See page 111 for further details.

We also offer a dedicated supported study area, equipped with PCs, Macs, and the latest assistive technology. Students can work here independently or, by arrangement, with a member of our team.

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Our specialist Disability Services and Additional Learning Support Team can help facilitate your additional learning and disability support needs.

Support

Support

Disability Services and Additional Learning Support

Our Disability Services and Additional Learning Support Team are happy to talk to you about your individual needs and the wide range of support available – including classroom, learning, and exam support.

Tel: 01274 433133 Visit: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/learning-support

At our University Centre, you will benefit from smaller class sizes, open-door tutor access, and on-going feedback compared to larger universities. Along with our friendly and relaxed campus, you will receive a personal educational experience and lots of opportunities for open discussion, one-to-one learning, and support.

We offer a range of pastoral and academic support services to help you achieve your optimum potential when studying at degree level.

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Student Base

Counselling

It’s good to talk, and we’re here to listen.

The Student Base provides a safe space for respectful discussion and conversations that are often difficult to have. Talk to qualified and experienced staff about what may be troubling you. We can help either by direct support or through signposting to other relevant services. We also offer topical workshops on a range of issues.

See page 32 for more information or visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-base

Bradford College’s Counselling Service offers an opportunity to talk confidentially about any personal or emotional problems causing you concern.

For further information about our counselling service, visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk/counselling

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Unity spaces We offer unity spaces and prayer rooms for students to take time for quiet reflection, meditation, or prayer. Our Islamic prayer rooms offer Wudu and Istinjah facilities along with the option of gender segregated prayer space.

Our Library Services provide Skills4study, an interactive e-learning resource that will help you gain the skills necessary for degree study.

This resource can help you with your writing, critical thinking, reading, note-making and referencing, and with understanding plagiarism, group work, presentations, and exam skills.

Our library

Student resources

LIBRARY SERVICES Find us on the 2nd Floor, David Hockney Building askalibrarian@bradfordcollege.ac.uk or call 01274 433331

As a University Centre student, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities.

QUIET DEDICATED STUDY SPACES

70,000+ BOOKS

Use our dedicated work spaces and computer rooms for independent study

4,500 E-BOOKS

Browse our library’s vast collection of educational books, magazines, and online resources

60,000+

Borrow cameras, computers, and tablets from our Media Lending Service

ELECTRONIC JOURNALS

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Try out trending technologies such as our 3D printers and Go Pros.

Campus technology

890 PCs AVAILABLE CAMPUS-WIDE, IN DEDICATED STUDY ROOMS AND OPEN SPACES

Creative technology

AV EDITING SUITES WITH APPLE MACS

FILM STUDIO

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Our friendly and experienced Welfare and Support Team can help you keep up with your studies through improving your organisational skills, timekeeping, and workload management.

Study skills

Student resources

Support

Student welfare and support

PRINTED JOURNALS

Borrow equipment for your studies

LAPTOP HIRE

DIGITAL CAMERAS

CAMCORDERS

WEBCAMS

MICS

SPEAKERS

DJ EQUIPMENT

LIGHTING RIGS

3D PRINTING AND SCANNING SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

AMPS

TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA SERVICES PRINTERS

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Our Unity Space in the David Hockney Building

WIFI

Find us on the 2nd Floor, David Hockney Building media@bradfordcollege.ac.uk or call 01274 433336.

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Your campus

Your campus

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Your campus Our campus offers a wide range of fantastic facilities including beauty, hair and nail salons, extensive sports facilities, various cafĂŠs, and an award winning on-site student-ran restaurant called The Grove.

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We also have Costa and Starbucks outlets on site and a fantastic common room.

All this alongside industry standard studios, classrooms, galleries, and technology suites to enhance your learning experience.

So whether you like to be pampered, active and athletic, or simply like to wine and dine, we’ve got you covered.

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Your city There are several ways to spend your free time in the City of Bradford; not only are there numerous bars and restaurants, including the unique underground Sunbridge Wells complex, Bradford is also home to the Broadway Shopping Centre, various theatres and cinemas, including Europe’s first IMAX, and the National Science and Media Museum.

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The City is home to vibrant and exciting events like Bradford Festival, 1940s and Steampunk Weekends, Literature festivals, and Illuminate Bradford in City Park. If you’re a music fan, Bingley Music Live (just 7 miles away) has featured headline acts like Noel Gallagher, Tinie Tempah and the Kaiser Chiefs in recent years.

You’ll never be bored in Bradford.

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On our doorstep

On our doorstep

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On your doorstep Cartwright Hall is an art gallery nestled in beautiful Lister Park, a few minutes’ drive from our University Centre. Formerly home to the Lister family, it’s now a free art gallery for everyone to enjoy.

Explore Skipton, Harrogate, Ilkley, and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales; they are all close by.

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Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Saltaire and Salts Mill, home to a world-class collection of David Hockney paintings, boutique shops, and quirky cafés.

Take a boat trip on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and visit the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks.

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More than just study

More than just study

We aim to exceed expectations and provide you with an experience that fulfils your potential in and out of study.

That’s why we offer an amazing range of activities for you to try out. Whether you want to pursue an existing interest or try something completely new, there’s something for everyone.

Students’ Union

Societies

We are proud to have an independent and active Students’ Union (SU). Higher Education students can access the Union services and you are automatically a member*.

Joining a society is the perfect way to make new friends and socialise with like-minded people.

Established societies include: The Networking Society, Football Club and LGBT Society.

As a member, you’ll benefit from a range of activities, societies, and volunteering opportunities. For £12 per year, you can purchase a TOTUM card offering savings of between 10% and 42% on a variety of purchases including beauty products, eating out, fashion, supermarkets, and travel.

If you are interested in joining or even starting a society, email: s.clubsandsocieties@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

The Students’ Union exists to make the lives of our University Centre students better by ensuring that your voice is heard. Our Students’ Union believes that students should be active partners in their learning and the SU work closely with teaching teams to make changes that will benefit students.

If you are looking to gain experience while developing personal and professional skills, we have a range of volunteering opportunities on offer. Improve your employability and help your community via our links with charities and voluntary organisations across the Bradford area.

*You can opt out of membership without suffering any unfair disadvantage.

If you are interested in volunteering email: suvolunteering@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

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More than just study

Volunteering

To become a member, join a society or find out more about volunteering call 01274 433007, or visit the Students’ Union Office located in The David Hockney Building, Ground Floor, Room: G.13.

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Becoming a student ambassador at Bradford College is a great chance to earn some extra cash whilst at University. You will have the opportunity to work with other students and tutors to represent the College at Open Events, UCAS fairs, and even get involved in marketing campaigns. We pay all our Student Ambassadors above the national minimum wage currently at £8.45 per hour and working hours are flexible to fit around your college timetable and other commitments.

We are committed to tackling inequality and discrimination and advancing the equality of opportunity for everyone.

The Student Base The Student Base team offer friendly advice and guidance and put on a number of interesting and thought-provoking workshops and you can take part in as many workshops as you like. Recent topics have focussed on anti-discrimination, issues of social media, drugs and alcohol awareness, poverty, antisocial behaviour, and healthy foods/healthy minds. The Student Base is situated in The David Hockney Building. To find out more about how the team can support you personally, visit page 20 for support.

As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to attend presentations, exhibitions, fundraising activities, performances, fairs, film screenings, and much more. We’re proud to celebrate our diversity and we love to involve staff and students in challenging stereotypes, tackling issues like hate crime, bullying, and violence, whilst raising the awareness of mental health and well-being to encourage an inclusive culture. We listen to and educate each other every day.

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Diversity Plus

More than just study

More than just study

Student ambassadors

If you would like to get involved or have an idea about an event, please contact our Diversity Plus team on 01274 433143 or email diversityplus@bradfordcollege.ac.uk.

Follow us on Twitter @BCdiversityplus.

Sports sessions Throughout the academic year you can take part in a number of sports sessions, such as gym training, football, badminton, boxing, cricket, netball, tennis, rugby, and a range of disability sports sessions.

Our facilities at Trinity Green Campus are highly regarded and have recently developed Team GB Boxers and professional footballers.

‘Give it a Go’ Our ‘Give it a Go’ activities are FREE for any University Centre student! Do things you’ve never tried before, maybe learn a new skill, and socialise with other students.

You can choose from sessions such as Graffiti Workshops, Tattoo Art, DJ Workshops, Scuba Diving and much more. All you need to do is just Give it a Go!

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HALF-BOARD Half board tenants are provided with breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals at weekends.

Accommodation

£100 PER WEEK As of 2018/19

Doris Birdsall Hall is our main accommodation for students. It’s a small, friendly development with 59 rooms, located next to Trinity Green campus, just five minutes’ walk from the main campus. Each resident shares a kitchen/living space with three or four other students.

£87 PER PERSON PER WEEK*

Including utilities, WiFi and contents insurance

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APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION To apply for accommodation, please contact Accommodation Services: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/accommodation Tel: 01274 436400 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) Email: accommodationservices@ bradfordcollege.ac.uk

DESK, CHAIR AND LAMP

BEDSIDE CABINET

SHOWER

EN SUITE

WARDROBE

Floorplan of a typical bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

FACILITIES Kitchen/Living area

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Student Residence Assistants are on site during term time and can assist with repairs and other enquiries.

CUPBOARD SPACE

COOKER

FRIDGE/ FREEZER

MICROWAVE

IRONING BOARD

VACUUM CLEANER

WASHER/ DRYER

FLAT SCREEN TV

Enclosed gardens

BIKE STORAGE

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They can also advise you on renting in the private sector or finding a room in a shared house, and help you out should you need to move accommodation during the academic year.

BOOKCASE

Living in halls is a great way to meet other students and offers a secure, affordable home whilst you study at our University Centre.

SINGLE BED

Unipol is a student housing charity that runs the accommodation service for University Centre Bradford College and the management of Doris Birdsall Hall.

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EASY CHAIR

Halls of residence

Unipol

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Homestay accommodation places students with a local family or a person who lives on their own. All Homestay accommodation is within 30 minutes’ walk or travel by public transport. You will share the home with your host and sometimes with other students.

All Homestay students will be provided with their own room with a bed, study desk, and clothes storage space. You will have access to the house bathroom, or may have your own en-suite.

Accommodation

Accommodation

Homestay

CCTV

PICNIC BENCHES

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After you have completed your studies you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate your achievements with your family, friends and fellow classmates at our graduation ceremonies.

Check out some of our inspiring success stories from our graduating students below.

Our course areas Alex Newsome

Jodie Porteus

Emma Beck

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BA Business Management Page 67

LLB (Hons) Law Page 71

Adam Mason

Khuram Hussain

Rob Quirk

BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing Page 87

BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development Page 91

BA (Hons) Primary Education Page 99

Access to HE

Science & Technology

Arts & Creative Industries

•• Computing

•• Fashion & Textiles

•• Construction

•• Film & Screen Industries

•• Engineering

•• Design for the Creative Industries

•• Ophthalmic Dispensing

•• Media Make-up & Special Effects (Craft & Technical Skills for Theatre, Film & TV)

•• Music & Performance for the Creative Industries •• Photography & Visual Arts for the Creative Industries

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Recognising our students’ outstanding dedication and talent.

Create. Discover. Teach.

Graduation

Graduation

Create.

Discover.

Teach.

Social Care & Community Practice

•• Childhood & Youth Studies •• Health & Social Care Teaching & Education

•• Sport

Business & Law

•• Teaching & Education

•• Business •• Hospitality & Travel •• Law

Our undergraduate degrees, postgraduate and Masters Awards are validated by the University of Bolton.

Approved Centre from Pearson

Higher National Certificates/Higher National Diplomas are awarded by Pearson.

Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas are validated by ASCENTIS.

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Access to HE

Access to HE

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Access to Higher Education

•• Allied Health Professions •• Art, Design and Media •• Business •• Computing •• Engineering Science •• Health and Social Care •• Humanities •• Law •• Medical Science •• Nursing and Midwifery •• Science •• Social Science

Our Access to Higher Education (HE) courses provide a second chance if you’ve left school without the qualifications required for higher education, or if you’re looking to re-train for a new career.

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£7k+

UK working graduates on average earn £7000 more per year than non-graduates* *HESA data 2016/17

Access to HE

What our students say

Do you want to go to university but you don’t have the right qualifications or grades?

At Bradford College we offer a diverse range of Access to Higher Education (HE) courses which will get you on the right path for your dream career.

The Access to HE Diploma will enable you to progress to study at degree level regardless of your grades from previous education. There’s no age limit to study Access to HE and it typically takes one year to finish your course. On completion of your course, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification.

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and you will experience lectures from professionals in your chosen career sector.

To prepare you in applying for Higher Education, you’ll have access to tutorial sessions and workshops around applying for university via University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

If you’d like to study a Higher Education subject but don’t have the qualifications required, then an Access to HE course could be for you.

I love my course at College.

The tutors provide the best teaching I’ve ever had.

Access to Humanities student Student Experience Survey Mid Course Jan 2018

Junaid Minahas Access Diploma in Health Professions “I chose Bradford College because it accommodates students from different backgrounds. The Access to HE courses offer a variety of academic qualifications which help prepare you for university life. My tutors have been absolutely brilliant, they’ve been very supportive and very approachable.”

Students with an Access to HE Diploma entered 147 higher education institutions in the UK.* 87% of Access to Higher Education students were over 21 compared with 34% of students with other qualifications*

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Access to HE

96%

of our Access to HE students said teaching was good

90% of higher education leavers with an Access to HE Diploma in the UK were in employment or further study six months after they completed the course* *Access to Higher Education Diploma Key Statistics 2016-17

Advanced learner loans (Access to HE courses only) If you’re over 19 and concerned about the costs of returning to education, you can apply for a Government funded Advanced Learner Loan. This could cover your course fees, so you don’t have to worry about paying up front. See page 111 for more information and details of how to apply.

Graduate success Vilma Kilmaite Access Diploma in Health Professions

“Access to HE offers mature students the opportunity to go back to education and go to university, which is a dream come true for me. The teachers are very friendly and supportive and they prepare you very well for exams.

This course offered me the opportunity to go to university and become a midwife.”

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UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Allied Health Professions

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 and GCSE Biology at Grade C/4

(also available online)

Art, Design and Media

N/A

GCSE English at a minimum of Grade C/4

Business

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics are preferred although Level 2 equivalents in mathematics will be considered

Computing

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 although Level 2 equivalents in mathematics will be considered

Engineering Science

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4

Health and Social Care Professions

N/A

GCSE English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4 (no Level 2 equivalents will be considered for any applications on subjects allied to health). Level 2 equivalents will be considered for those interested in Social Work

HumanitiesÂ

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics are preferred although Level 2 equivalents will be considered.

In some cases mathematics is not required

Law

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 although Level 2 equivalents in mathematics will be considered

Medical Science

N/A

Minimum five GCSEs (including English Language, Mathematics, two Science GCSEs) at grade B/6 or above along with recent relevant experience/work placement in a hospital

(also available online)

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PartTime

Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Nursing and Midwifery

N/A

GCSE English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4

Science

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 and double science at a minimum of Grade C/4

Science

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 and double science at a minimum of Grade C/4

Science

N/A

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 and double science at a minimum of Grade C/4

Social Science

N/A

A minimum of GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above

(also available online)

(Biology and Chemistry)

(Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

(Mathematics and Physics)

(Psychology/ English/Sociology)

FullTime

PartTime

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Arts & Creative Industries

Arts & Creative Industries

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Arts & Creative Industries

Bradford School of Art •• Fashion & Textiles •• Film & Screen Industries •• Design •• Media Make-up & Special Effects •• Music & Performance •• Photography & Visual Arts

Bradford School of Art is a nationally recognised reputable provider of outstanding creative education. We encourage ingenuity, experimentation and enterprise, preparing students for a successful career in the creative industries. It’s unique partnerships with employers and development of its students’ talents, responds directly to the current craft and technical arts skills sector shortages in the UK.

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“It’s been a really great experience at Bradford College and it’s been really rewarding.

It’s nice that its quite a small group, you’re not just a number and feel well looked after with a lot of tutor time.”

Thandiwe Eagleton Fashion BA (Hons)

Fashion & Textiles The textile industry is part of Bradford’s rich heritage and our fantastic facilities truly reflect this.

Fashion Focus on crafting your personal style and developing independent thinking and creativity. We’ll prepare you for the ever-changing interdisciplinary nature of the wider fashion design industry.

You’ll learn contemporary fashion design techniques, commercial and creative pattern cutting and study artisan skills for craft and technical applications. Engage with the entire fashion process, from the formation and expression of your initial ideas through to your graduate collection.

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you briefs to work towards, providing invaluable experience and professional development.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter competitions held by industry giants such as River Island and Marks & Spencers.

Textiles From fashion and accessories to home furnishings and giftware, designers for textiles and surface design create the material world we live in.

You’ll have access to a range of facilities, from traditional floor looms to modern digital textile prints and we are one of only two educational institutions to have a powered jacquard loom on-site.

Our staff have expertise in surface pattern design and constructed textiles, including printed and embroidered textiles, woven and knitted textiles, and experimental material surfaces.

Bradford Textile Archive Our unique collection goes back more than 100 years and offers inspiration for contemporary designers and a fascinating insight for historians.

“I loved the course.

The tutors were very supportive and the facilities great – one of the best in the country for fashion I would say.”

Justine Parkinson Textiles and Surface Design BA (Hons) “I chose to study at Bradford College after visiting an Open Day. I have an interest in weaving and the amount of weaving looms on offer at Bradford, more than Manchester or Leeds, influenced my decision.

When I graduate I am relocating to Spain to be a textiles teacher in Madrid.”

Our Bradford Textile Archive houses an extensive archive of textiles from the past 150 years According to a report the UK textiles industry is worth £9bn to the economy and is growing* Employment in the design and fashion sector has risen by 29.6**

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David Palmer Textiles and Surface Design BA (Hons) graduate

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What our students say

* New Economy Manchester **The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 2011-15

Earning potential Fashion Designer Retail Merchandiser Visual Merchandiser Textile Dyeing Technician Garment Technologist

£20,000 - £80,000 £16,000 - £60,000 £12,000 - £55,000 £17,000 - £35,000 £16,000 - £30,000

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Graduate success Neil Bedford Fashion BA (Hons)

Neil studied BA (Hons) Fashion at University Centre Bradford College, and has since gone on to photograph some of the most famous people in the world such as David Beckham, Liam Gallagher and Ed Sheeran.

“Without learning about the fashion industry in Bradford and being allowed to express my creativity, none of what I have gone onto achieve would have been possible.

The seed is always the most important part of the tree and I’m fully grateful that mine was allowed to be planted at Bradford College.”

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UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons)

W232

80 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

W233

80 UCAS Tariff Points

FdA

Apply direct

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Textiles and Surface Design

Textiles Practice

(subject to validation)

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Fashion & Textiles

Fashion & Textiles

Courses available

Completed in 1911 the Lister Building was designed to replicate the workings of a full sized mill, complete with plant for the dyeing and finishing of textiles

Textile students’ work on display

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The film and TV industry employs 66,000 workers in the UK and over 70% of these are employed in film and video production.*

Employer links Channel 4 Bradford City of Film

Film & Screen Industries

*BFI Future Film Skills 2017

Earning potential

British Film Institute

Stage Manager Media Researcher Audio Engineer Sound Technician Production Assistant

ITV Rollem Productions Screen Yorkshire

Be a part of Bradford’s cinematic history and booming TV industry.

As the world’s first UNESCO City of Film and the locale for hit shows such as Peaky Blinders, Victoria, Girlfriends and the BBC’s Gunpowder, this is the place to be.

Technical and Production Arts for Film and Television

stage management, costume design, prop making and media make-up.

Gain the craft and technical skills you need for a successful career in the film, TV and creative industries. Whilst studying this degree, you’ll immerse yourself in preproduction, production and production management.

Once you’ve graduated, careers such as technical designer, art director and production personnel will be yours for the taking.

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Film Bring together your love of film with technical skills and knowledge alongside theoretical understanding, and allow your creativity to reach its full potential in this rewarding, yet notoriously competitive sector.

Prime Studios

£18,000 - £45,000 £16,000 - £40,000 £15,000 - £40,000 £17,000 - £30,000 up to £700 p/w

Statistics from Prospects and National Careers Service

Courses available

By studying at our University Centre you’ll develop your passion by studying film in all areas including cinematography, direction, editing, scriptwriting, production and storytelling.

Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons)

P313

80 UCAS Tariff Points

Through inspiring projects and wider collaborations, you’ll hone your skills as a creative and innovative film-maker.

BA (Hons)

W900

80 UCAS Tariff Points

As the Film industry in Yorkshire grows, so does the demand for skilled labour and studio space.*

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Growth of film and TV industries in Yorkshire and Humber is outperforming every other part of the UK. Yorkshire based Film and TV production increased in Yorkshire by 40% in 2015 to 2016.*

Film & Screen Industries

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Channel 4 will open their new HQ in the region by the end of 2019.

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Technical and Production Arts for Film and Television

FullTime

PartTime

BSc (Hons) Games and Digital Media

BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration

BA (Hons) Music for the Creative Industries

3D design, app development and animation

Digital media, animation and web design

Music composition and production

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Employer links

Design

for the Creative Industries

The UK has the largest design sector in Europe*, so there has never been a better time to work in this industry.

Graphic Design and Illustration We’ll equip you with the tools you’ll need to develop as a creative practitioner by delivering a broad-based education in graphic design, illustration and digital media.

You’ll gain an understanding of the different cultural, historical and commercial contexts within which industry professionals operate.

You can choose from all aspects of graphic design, illustration and digital media, including print, animation, web design, traditional printmaking, letterpress, digital photography and drawing.

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Interior Design By studying Interior Design, you’ll learn how to manipulate and design the space of commercial venues, restaurants, hotels, museums and retail spaces.

You’ll investigate through provoking themes and explore the impact of environmental issues, ethical production and sustainability.

Graduate career opportunities include domestic interior design to commercial projects and event planning.

The tutors were very helpful and they genuinely cared about our progress.

Luke Horsley Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons)

*designcouncil.org.uk

BBC David Craig Design Consultancy Dean Clough Galleries Impressions Gallery PDS Design & Build Rance Booth Smith Architects RIBA North XKX Projects Limited

Did you know?

The UK has an internationally acclaimed design infrastructure that includes strong cultural assets such as the Design Council, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Design Museum and world-class courses at universities*

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Evernote, US Fantastic Media, Leeds FoxDuo, Bradford Hallmark Cards, Bradford Swatch, Switzerland The Art Rooms, Saltaire.

Design

Design Access to bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc HE bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Graduate Destinations

The UK has not only the largest design industry in Europe but is the second largest in the world.** *thecreativeindustries.co.uk **designcouncil.org.uk

Earning potential Visual Merchandiser

£12,000 - £55,000

Graphic Designer

£16,000 - £50,000

Interior Designer

£18,000 - £45,000

Illustrator

£14,000 - £40,000 Statistics from National Careers Service

Graduate success The Green House “We are excited to be working with Bradford College and growing local talent. The Green House will give our designers a brilliant space to be creative and explore new print and design techniques, which is very much at the heart of what the Hallmark brand stands for.”

Jo Bennett, Creative Director at Hallmark

Alex Newsome Interior Design BA (Hons) Graduate

Alex Newsome studied at our University Centre after completing a diploma course at Bradford College.

“I enjoyed the diploma so much I stayed on for a further three years. It’s taught me to widen my imagination and look further afield. I liked the staff and people on my course and enjoyed the whole area.”

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Design

Design

Courses available UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons)

W2G4

80 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

W250

80 UCAS Tariff Points

Graphic Design and Illustration

Interior Design

FullTime

PartTime

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Media Make-up and Special Effects

Craft and Technical Skills for Theatre, Film & TV

Transform the way actors look on TV, film and stage to bring their performances to life!

Studying Media Make-up with Special Effects, you’ll learn the ‘behind-thescenes’ techniques used in the industry to build your professional artistry and create your own working practice.

The course covers make-up for film, television, theatre, fashion, editorial and special occasion.

Special effects units include casualty simulation, life casting, sculpting, mould making and the manufacture and application of prosthetics.

Hair work includes basic dressing, period work, creative hair and postiche.

Through interdisciplinary working, you will collaborate with other arts students in fashion shows, photoshoots, film, TV, performances and events.

You’ll benefit from exciting enrichment opportunities and work placements. Previous visits have included the workshop of Make-up Artist Tina Earnshaw who has worked on film productions such as Titanic, Mamma Mia and The Talented Mr Ripley. Other work placement opportunities include The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company and House of GlamDolls Make-up School.

On completion of this course, you’ll have produced a professional portfolio of work ready to pursue freelance opportunities and showcase your technical abilities to creative agencies, directors and producers.

Ellie Gribble Ellie won first place in the Film and TV category for her reproduction of the iron burn face from Home Alone.

Julia Townend Make-up and Body Artist Visiting Lecturer

(Call the Midwife, and Phantom of the Opera)

Tutor Rebecca has led a fascinating life as a pioneering trapeze artist. Starting at age 21, she toured the UK and Europe, performing in circuses and festivals with her combination of daring skill and dazzling costumes.

Rebecca now teaches on our Media Make-up with Special Effects course, passing on her knowledge and expertise to a new generation of visual artists.

“I make costumes and art based on the circus, and I teach special effects. Students get involved in my projects and I get involved in their projects.”

Earning potential Make-up Artist up to £320/10-hour day Stage Manager £18,000 - £45,000 £20,000 - £40,000 Production Manager Costume Designer £13,000 - £35,000 Model Maker £16,000 - £30,000 Assistant Production Co-ordinator £15,000 - £30,000

Stacey Clarke Stacey Clarke won the Classic Beauty Icons category by transforming her model into the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Statistics from Prospects and National Careers Service

Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

FdA

W452

80 UCAS Tariff Points

W453

80 UCAS Tariff Points

Make-up Artistry Students at University Centre Bradford College are on a great course with great facilities and excellent training.

Rebecca Truman

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Warpaint is the leading trade show for beauty professionals in the north of England.

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Our Staff

BA (Hons) Media Make-up with Special Effects students

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Warpaint competition winners 2018

FullTime

PartTime

(subject to validation) BA (Hons)

Media Make-up with Special Effects

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Performance facilities

for the Creative Industries

Express yourself through music or drama to entertain and inspire.

Music Music plays a part of many lives and if you have the passion to study Music at degree level then consider studying at our University Centre.

projects and trips off campus.

Past projects have taken our students out into the Yorkshire region and overseas in countries such as Germany and Spain.

Studying with us and you’ll be spoilt for choice in the ways you will develop your musical talents, skills and theory.

You’ll immerse yourself in the music-making opportunities available, whether it’s performing solo or as part of an ensemble at numerous concerts, recitals and informal gigs.

Studying at our University Centre will prepare you for a vast array of careers within the music industry such as a musician, singer, composer, songwriter, live sound engineer, producer or studio engineer.

You’ll join forces with our Film, Performing Arts and Media Make-up students on exciting collaborative film-making

Performing Arts Breakthrough to industry with our Performing Arts degree.

Perfect for all budding actors and performers, this course will prepare you for your dramatic debut.

Within your degree you’ll develop your skills base in singing, dancing, TV technique and method acting and within your second year you’ll specialise in your preferred discipline whether it’s acting or musical theatre.

You’ll also venture out on related visits, such as Media City in Salford, and be heavily involved in collaborative filmmaking projects in the UK and abroad with students from other Arts disciplines.

On completion of your degree, you’ll have the skills to work in this highly competitive sector in fields such as television, film and theatre.

•• Studio theatres with flexible staging and seating •• Professional sound and lighting system •• Touring lighting and sound rigs and photo studios •• Access to film and TV studios •• Local facilities include Deershed Festival, Kala Sangam, The Delius Arts & Cultural Centre and The Alhambra Theatre.

Professional music equipment •• Practice rooms equipped with pianos, drum kits and guitars •• Recording and live sound mixing desks by Allen, Heath, and Mackie •• Microphones and recording equipment, including Logic Pro digital audio workstations and Sibelius notation software •• Our main venue, fully equipped with a professional audio rig and a 6-way powered monitor system for live sound training.

Graduate opportunities are available with repertory companies, commercial theatre, fringe theatre companies, theatre in education, youth theatres, film, television and radio companies***

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Opera North, Sony Music UK, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are the top organisations who recruit graduate music students* There are more than 284,000 businesses in the creative industries, almost 95% of these are micro businesses with less than 10 employees**

Music & Performance

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Our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company will give you the unique educational opportunity to bring the famous playwright’s work to life.

*Planitplus.net **Creative Industries Federation 2019 ***Prospects

Earning potential Music Promotions Manager Live Sound Engineer Studio Sound Engineer TV or Film Sound Technician

£12,000 - £60,000 £25,000 - £40,000 £15,000 - £40,000 £16,000 - £35,000

Statistics from National Careers Service

Our staff Tom Aldersley Programme leader for the Performing Arts

Tom’s previous acting roles include Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks and he has performed in local and national theatres; The Royal Exchange in Manchester and The Bolton Octagon.

“On the course, I relay my industry experience and academic specialism in naturalistic acting for camera; Konstantin Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler; those Russian-American practitioners.

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UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

FdA

W311

80 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

TBC

80 UCAS Tariff Points

FdA

W474

80 UCAS Tariff Points

Music for the Creative Industries

FullTime

PartTime

(subject to validation)

Music for the Creative Industries

Performing Arts

(subject to validation)

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Course Title

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Music & Performance

Courses available

The course is tailored so that you gain the relevant skills needed in order to work in the industry.

The collaborative projects that happen across the school provide a hands-on experience and the opportunity to build professional relationships ready for a career in the industry.

Adam Hanson, HND Music Student

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Develop your creativity in Photography or Visual Arts and work alongside inspiring academics, giving you opportunities to build your work portfolio and exhibit in inspiring spaces.

You’ll work and study in studios, workshops and gallery spaces, using industry-standard equipment and during your course you’ll build professional connections, which will give you the edge in your chosen discipline.

Photography Explore studio and location photography whilst becoming skilled in digital image creation.

We’ll show you how to develop your skills into commercially successful products and how to transfer your skillset into a career in this industry.

Building your portfolio, you’ll be encouraged to collaborate with photographers you admire, helping you become an industry professional.

Visual Arts Discover the many facets of fine art, crafts and design.

We’ll show you how to work within, and across, these different contexts to define your own practice.

You’ll develop your skills by specialising in or working across a range of disciplines and choose from the following: 2D/3D media, Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Printmaking or Textiles.

The Bradford School of Art was established in 1904 and has seen esteemed alumni like David Hockney and Andy Goldsworthy study here, recent graduates have gone on to work for a range of industry giants.

Claire Epton BA (Hons) in Photography

After 7 years of travelling and working abroad, Claire returned to education, and through studying at our University Centre made some fantastic industry links which benefitted her career.

“As a student I’ve got into some great places, such as photographing Monster Trucks, the (Leeds) Paralympic homecoming from London 2012, the Leeds Sports Awards 2013, and many more. I’ve also had some mentors that work for top newspapers and photo agencies, including News of the World, Getty Images and Reuters. Whilst at Bradford College I met with the Bradford City Football Club photographer, he took me to a game and I was hooked! Not long after that, I took over from him as their official club photographer.”

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Graduate success

Bradford is home to several museums and galleries, and our students have had their work exhibited at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford Industrial Museum and the Impressions Gallery.

Photography & Visual Arts

Photography & Visual Arts

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Earning potential Advertising Art Director Photographer Photographic Technician

£18,000 - £100,000 £14,000 - £50,000 £14,000 - £35,000

Statistics from National Careers Service

I was pleased with the equipment provided - from iMac computers to Bowens monolights and darkroom enlargers.

Anna Kornatovska, University Centre Bradford College graduate and freelance photographer

Courses available Course Title BA (Hons)

Photography BA (Hons)

Visual Arts MA

Visual Arts

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

W641

80 UCAS Tariff Points

W213

80 UCAS Tariff Points

N/A

2:2 Degree with Honours

FullTime

PartTime

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Business & Law

Business & Law

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Business & Law

•• Business & Accountancy •• Hospitality & Travel •• Law

Our Business, Management and Law courses provide students with the skills and experience required for a rewarding career and enable them to meet the challenges of these demanding sectors.

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Jodie Porteus BA Business Management

“My qualification helped me gain entry into my current job role as an Administration and Operations Manager for a secondary school.

Studying BA Business Management was flexible, I could work full-time while studying part-time and that’s opened up a lot of avenues for me.

This qualification will help me go into senior management.”

Employer links Provident Financial Arris International (formerly Pace PLC)

Pitt Wilson Electrical LV Insurance Turner & Townsend

At our University Centre, our Accounting, Business Management, and Leadership courses will give you the opportunity to gain key entrepreneurial skills, understand and apply theoretical business models, enhance your teamwork, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills and develop your leadership style.

Studying with us, you’ll learn from our highly skilled tutors who can relay their industry experience from business areas such as accountancy, global trading, strategic marketing and finance.

Career opportunities include: •• Accountancy •• Marketing •• Banking •• Finance •• Business Management •• Human Resource Management •• Retail Management •• Financial Management.

Earning potential

Rex Proctor

Chief Executive

£55,000 - £150,000

Financial Advisor

£25,000 - £90,000

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Management Consultant

£25,000 - £90,000

Business Analyst

£30,000 - £70,000

Bradford Chamber of Commerce

Marketing Manager

£25,000 - £70,000

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

There are approximately 5.7 million private sector small to medium sized businesses, and 5.4 million microbusinesses in the UK. With opportunities like this, there’s plenty of ways to climb the corporate ladder and open up executive opportunities – or start your own business.

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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

UNISTATS 2018

Business & Accountancy

Access to&HE Business Accountancy bradfordcollege.ac.uk bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc

of students are satisfied with the quality of the course.

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Business & Accountancy

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Graduate success

94%

I had a fantastic learning experience and I’m really proud of myself.

Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

AAT Level 4 Diploma in

W641

AAT Level 3 Diploma and working in an accountancy role

BA (Hons)

N410

72 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

N122

80 UCAS Tariff Points

Accounting

Accountancy

Dee Vining Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

Statistics from National Careers Service

Business Management

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UNISTATS 2018

In 2018, the salary for UK hospitality roles grew by 7.1%, with the average take-home pay growing to £28,850 per year**

Employer links

Hospitality & Travel The UK Hospitality and Travel industry has a workforce of approximately 4.5 million strong and is the fourth largest employer with 1 in 7 people working in the industry.

Study with us and you’ll learn how to manage a successful business in the service and travel industry.

You will understand key topics such as marketing, finance and commerce, and investigate the key issues regarding the economic and environmental impact of travel, and the social issues related with tourism.

You will gain the skills essential to work in the industry, such as working as or leading a team, communicating clearly with your customers and providing a tip-top service - ready to meet their needs and expectations.

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41.7 million overseas tourists visited the UK in 2018, contributing £213 billion to the British GDP*

In an industry which is globally connected you can be sure that you’ll benefit from strong employer links and opportunities that will expand your horizons.

Our students have been fortunate to work with our nearest international airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and often go on fact-finding trips, exploring the world, to places such as New York, Dubai and Budapest.

With an industry so dynamic, our graduates have gone on to work in a variety roles.

Career opportunities include: •• Cruise lines •• Events management •• Conference, exhibition and trade show organisations

Bradford Theatres Great Victoria Hotel Jet2 Jurys Inn Leeds Bradford International Airport Midland Hotel Radisson Blu Thomas Cook

*Statista, The Statistics Portal **The Caterer

Earning potential Events Manager

£17,000 - £80,000

Hotel Manager

£20,000 - £60,000

Travel Agency Manager

£20,000 - £40,000

Travel Agent

£14,000 - £40,000

Leisure Centre Manager

£18,000 - £35,000

Tour Manager

£16,000 - £30,000 Statistics from National Careers Service

Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons) (Top-up)

N892

Foundation degree, or equivalent with GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 or equivalent

FdA

N891

36-64 UCAS tariff points or experience of working in the industry

Hospitality and Travel Management

•• Travel agency management •• Tour management •• Tour operations.

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of students are satisfied with the quality of the course.

FdA HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

Hospitality & Travel

Hospitality & Travel bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc Access to HE bradfordcollege.ac.uk

100%

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PartTime

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Law

Law bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc Access to HE bradfordcollege.ac.uk

of students are satisfied with the quality of the course.

LLB (HONS) LAW UNISTATS 2018

Our Graduates

Did you know?

Studying English Law opens up worldwide career opportunities as it’s used by 40% of all commercial businesses around the globe** A law degree has great alternative employability prospects. The financial services, manufacturing, retail, construction, media, transport and telecoms sectors are all big employers of legal staff*

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92%

*Chambers Student **The UK legal sector, gov.uk

Earning potential

Law

Nargus Rangzeb FdA Law and Legal Practice

Law is a sought after and highly regarded career to pursue.

It impacts every aspect of our lives and is the framework for modern society to function.

By studying Law you will combine your highly developed academic skills with human interest and through our expert tutors and strong work placement links, we will prepare for a successful legal career in this fascinating and complex industry.

We host a flexible degree portfolio, offering four programmes that are recognised as Qualifying Law Degrees by legal professional bodies and our specialist Law degrees have been drafted in response to employer demand,

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with pathways in Marketing, Accountancy and Social Welfare.

Our Law degrees uniquely offer you the opportunity to combine module options to specialise in Business, Property or Criminal Law. Additionally, we offer modules in Criminology, Family Law, and Evidence.

Over the duration of your degree you’ll build and develop your legal knowledge and skills to include presentation, client counselling, advocacy, mooting, oration, negotiation, legal research and writing and

“The lectures are very well put together, being from Bradford it’s been really helpful and convenient for me.”

£12,000 - £250,000 £25,000 - £100,000 £15,000 - £100,000 £16,000 - £60,000 £20,500 - £43,000 £14,000 - £40,000 Statistics from National Careers Service

Graduate success

develop your understanding of the English legal system.

On our doorstep you’ll find Crown and County Courts, Magistrates Court, a Coroner’s Court, a Tribunal Hearing Centre, Barristers’ chambers and a considerable number of Solicitors’ practices, meaning you’ll be well placed for work experience and a vast array of career opportunities once you’ve completed your studies.

Barrister Solicitor Legal Executive Licensed Conveyance Court Legal Advisor Paralegal

Emma Beck LLB (Hons) Law

Shamim Musharib FdA Law and Legal Practice “Studying at Bradford College, the support is fantastic. I came back to education after 20 years, the help I received has been amazing and the lecturers are absolutely brilliant.”

Emma quit her job as a nail artist to follow her dream of becoming a lawyer.

“The course was tough, a lot of hard work and a lot of late nights studying but it has been worth it.

To anyone thinking of going back to education, I was 30 when I started the degree. It is definitely never too late.”

Emma now works as a paralegal at Mir Solicitors in Bradford and will soon commence a training contract.

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Law

Law

Danielle Lowther LLB (Hons) Law “I didn’t have much confidence before starting at Bradford College, but the tutors have helped me gain more confidence.

I would recommend this course because the support you get is amazing. If you’re ever struggling with anything, they’ll be there to help you. I’ve enjoyed my time here, made loads of friends, the tutors are wonderful and when you come to Bradford College, it feels like a little family.”

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Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

LLB (Hons)

M100

72-96 UCAS Tariff Points

LLB (Hons)

NM41

72-96 UCAS Tariff Points

LLB (Hons)

MN15

72-96 UCAS Tariff Points

LLB (Hons)

ML14

72-96 UCAS Tariff Points

FdA

MM12

36-64 UCAS Tariff Points

Law

Law (Accountancy)

Law (Marketing)

Law (Social Welfare)

Law and Legal Practice

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PartTime

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Arts & Creative Industries

Arts & Creative Industries

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Construction & Engineering

•• Construction •• Engineering

Working in these sectors you’ll combine specialist knowledge and practical skills.

Your technological know-how can command high salaries and excellent career progression opportunities.

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Employer links BAM Construction Turner and Townsend Mitton Mechanical

Construction

You’ll take part in unique events and projects, benefiting from the support of experienced and professional tutors and your learning will be enhanced by using new equipment and the latest industry technology.

Career opportunities exist at many levels in the construction sector; highly specialist positions regularly command high salaries and offer excellent career progression.

Our full-time BSc (Hons) Construction Management students will join the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers as student members and having these links with nationally recognised professional bodies will give your CV that extra punch that employers look for.

Women make up around 14% of construction professionals goconstruct.org

2.9 million people are employed in the Construction industry www.gov.uk

Earning potential Construction Manager/Site Manager £27,000 - £70,000

Services Limited

Construction Contracts Manager

£25,000 - £57,000

HB Projects Limited

Construction Labourer

£15,000 - £29,000 Statistics from National Careers Service

The UK construction industry is currently worth over £100 billion* to the British economy and is growing rapidly once again; investment is booming across all sectors, predominantly in commercial, residential and infrastructure growth.

Our degree-level construction courses provide a mix of specialist and practical skills that will provide you with the knowledge and experience of effective technical leadership, management and organisation.

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Access to HE Construction

Construction contributes nearly £90 billion to the UK economy, 6.7% of the total.

Career opportunities include: •• Architect •• Civil Engineer •• Contracts Engineer Manager •• Construction Contracts Manager •• Construction Operative •• Construction Site Manager •• Logistics/Plant Manager •• Quantity Surveyor •• Senior Chartered Engineer •• Structural Engineer •• Surveyor.

Graduate success Kirsty Haley Operations Director at Hamilton First

University Centre Bradford College graduate Kirsty Haley is now Operations Director at Hamilton First, a UK based Construction Company. She studied at our University Centre alongside her work and the course boosted her career.

“The course has helped me a great deal, particularly in the areas I was less experienced in. I now have much more confidence and feel that my qualification will allow me to be taken seriously in the industry. The tutors cared about my education and success and they were always available for support, carried out well planned lessons with visual learning aids and inspired me to succeed. We had a guest speakers carry out seminars as well as field trips to construction sites and built-off-site manufacturing facilities. We also made a video presentation in the studio which was a unique and fun experience!”.

*placenorthwest.co.uk

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UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

BSc (Hons)

H200

GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4.

A HND or Foundation degree in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

BSc (Hons)

K220Â

Successful completion of a relevant Foundation degree or HND

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in

N/A

A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment, an A level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or other related Level 3 qualifications or related work experience

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in

H3W2

You must be working in the construction industries

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in

N/A

A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment, an A level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or other related Level 3 qualifications or related work experience

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in

K201

You must be working in the construction industries

Civil Engineering Project Management

Construction ManagementÂ

Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

FullTime

PartTime

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Construction

Courses available

Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Management)

Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Management)

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Engineering

Access to HE Engineering

Did you know?

With an average starting salary of £25,607, engineering and technology first degree graduates earned 18.0% more than the average for a graduate in the six months after leaving university.

Engineering UK 2018

1,240,000 graduate technician core engineering jobs will arise across all industries between 2014 and 2024, .

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What our students say

Engineering UK 2018

Chelsea Back HND Electrical and Electronical Engineering “I can’t get across enough how supportive the tutors are and how much help they give you. Because of this support and how it’s helped give me direction, I would definitely recommend Bradford College to friends and family.”

Engineering The Engineering sector is about change and evolution, where you’ll get to be creative, solve problems and explore how things work every day.

As the industry is in need of skilled men and women, there’s never been a better time to pursue a career in Engineering.

Whether you choose to study either Electrical and Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with us, you’ll cover a range of theoretical and practical modules ranging from design, project management and both digital and workshop practice, and also learn from industry guest speakers and field trips.

This combination of learning methods will ensure you’re an ideal engineering graduate.

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As one of our University Centre students, you’ll study in modern workshops within our eco-friendly Trinity Green campus, giving you access and practice with industrial standard materials and machinery. You’ll benefit from strong employer links with companies such as Yorkshire Water, Carnaud Metal Box, JCB and Northern Powergrid.

Studying Engineering allows you to experience various technical subjects and develop skills that are transferable to most industries such as problem solving, decision making, innovation, project management, team working, and communication.

On successful completion of one of our Engineering degrees you’ll have the opportunity to go into dynamic roles such as an Engineer, a Metallurgist, an Electronics Engineer or an Auto CAD Designer.

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of students find this course intellectually stimulating HND ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC) UNISTATS 2018

Earning potential Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Engineering Maintenance Technician Electrical Engineering Technician

£20,000 - £60,000 £22,000 - £55,000 £18,000 - £40,000 £20,000 - £38,000

Statistics from National Careers Service

Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in

H600

32 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in

H620

32 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in

H300

32 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in

011H

32 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

FullTime

PartTime

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Science & Technology

Science & Technology

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Science & Technology

•• Computing •• Ophthalmic Dispensing

We have been providers of Science and Technology since 1832 and many of our courses are linked and accredited by nationally recognised professional bodies.

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Bradford College graduate Iki Ikram now works for Naughty Dog, and has worked on two of the biggest video games of all time in The Last Of Us and the Uncharted franchise

UNISTATS 2018

The IT sector is one of the fastest growing and most in-demand industries in the UK with more than 150,000 new entrants needed each year to satisfy demand

Employer links

The UK’s game industry is the biggest in Europe and Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Forza Horizon were all developed in the UK monster.co.uk

(Part of Capita PLC)

Arris International

Computing

Earning potential

(Formerly Pace PLC)

Software Developer Computer Games Developer Web Developer Network Engineer

Sett UK

Technology is constantly evolving so being part of this innovative sector means you’ll keep learning and developing throughout your career.

Plus, the globalisation of the Computing & ICT industry means that many more worldwide opportunities could be available to you.

Our courses are recognised as excellent preparation for a successful career in IT and have been designed to provide you with a broad range of skills to prepare you for work in this fast moving sector.

You’ll study in fantastic facilities such as state-of-theart workshops, with access to industry standard and high-tech equipment. Learn first-hand what it’s like to work in the industry, through employer talks, mentoring and workplace visits.

Bradford hosts the annual Yorkshire Games Festival and as a student at our University Centre, you’ll have the opportunity to attend and be involved in workshops and presentations including our fun and interactive Creative Crunch event.

£20,000 - £70,000 £19,000 - £70,000 £20,000 - £50,000 £18,000 - £40,000

Statistics from National Careers Service

We live in a digital age and there has never been a greater need for jobs in Computer Science, IT and Gaming.

If you’re interested in computer technology, why not turn your passion into a career.

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of students are satisfied with the quality of the course.

HND COMPUTING

Eclipse

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Computing

Access to HE Computing

Did you know?

Our graduates Pursue your dreams, work hard, and Bradford College will help you get there.

Logan Bickerdike HND Computing & BSc (Hons) Computing Degree graduate

Logan Bickerdike HND Computing & BSc (Hons) Computing Degree “One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to enrol at Bradford College. From improving my soft skills to in-depth technical skills, I feel I am a more rounded person because of my experiences and I have benefited immensely from the three years I spent at Bradford College.”

Suliman Khan BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems “I particularly enjoyed studying for my degree at Bradford College University Centre for the simple reason that it was the most dynamic, hands-on learning experience available.

From object-orientated programming to front and back-end development, to networking and project management, this degree was everything I looked for in an IT qualification, as well as what skills employers were looking for in graduates.”

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UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

BSc (Hons)

I120

72 UCAS Tariff Points

BSc (Hons)

I2K4

Successful completion of HND Computing or an equivalent Level 5 qualification

BSc (Hons)

I110

72 UCAS Tariff Points

BSc (Hons)

GG4P

72 UCAS Tariff Points

Computer Networks and Systems Support

Computing

Games and Digital Media

FullTime

PartTime

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Computing

Computing

Courses available

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Students successes Adriana Stiuriuc and Adam Mason

Emma Holmes FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing “I can’t fault the tutors, they are fantastic and friendly. I was already working in an opticians and it has definitely helped me with my career.”

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We have been teaching Ophthalmic Dispensing for over 70 years and we are one of the few institutions to offer this subject.

Our students learn how to dispense spectacles as well as fit and supply low visual sharpness aids and carry out clinical measurements.

employment rate for successful students have been commended by the Government’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

These stimulating and comprehensive courses will fully prepare you to take the ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians) Contact Lens Anatomy, Visual Optics Theoretical Examination and Contact Lens Practice Examination.

Career opportunities include working in:

Our courses are accredited by the General Optical Council (GOC) and the quality of our learning resources, high standards of teaching and learning and the excellent

•• Private practices •• Large optical companies •• Hospital eye clinics •• Prescription houses •• Frame and lens manufacture

I have really enjoyed my degree. It has been hard work but I have had great tutors, made good friends and it’s given me a great footing for my career.

Adam Mason, Ophthalmic Dispensing graduate

of students found this course intellectually stimulating.

BSc (HONS) OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING

Graduates Adriana and Adam were recognised by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians. Adriana won the Stepper Prize for achieving the best overall mark in the ABDO examinations, while Adam collected the prestigious Federation of Manufacturing Opticians’ Derek McLaren Memorial Award for the highest mark in the final qualifying exams. Adriana has begun her final year on the Ophthalmic Dispensing course and will complete her qualification as a Dispensing Optician in summer 2019 and Adam successfully graduated from University Centre Bradford College in November 2018.

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Ophthalmic Dispensing

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What our students say

Earning potential Dispensing Optician Contact Lens Optician Practice Manager

UNISTATS 2018

£18,000 - £40,000 £24,000 - £38,000 £30,000 - £32,000

Statistics from National Careers Service and Glassdoor

Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Certificate

N/A

You need to be a qualified Dispensing Optician and be FBDO and GOC registered

FdSc

N/A

Five GCSEs at a minimum of Grade C/4 including English, mathematics and science and one A level at a minimum of a Grade D, or equivalent. Relevant work experience will also be considered

BSc (Hons)

B503

64 UCAS points. Two A levels at Grade C/4 or above to include one science subject (physics, biology, chemistry or mathematics). Five GCSEs including English, mathematics and science at a minimum of Grade C/4. *Part-time delivery only at Level 6.

Contact Lens

Ophthalmic Dispensing

Ophthalmic Dispensing

FullTime

PartTime

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Social Care & Community Practice

Social Care & Community Practice

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Social Care & Community Practice

•• Childhood & Youth Studies •• Health & Social Care

Our Social Care & Community Practice courses address the social issues currently effecting our society today, preparing students for the complex and demanding roles required working with individuals, families and communities.

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UNISTATS 2018

You can tell the tutors are really passionate about their subject and want to impart their knowledge on to you.

They want to invest in you.

Placements include working in children’s centres, private daycares and as childminders.

The Early Years FdA is the first two years of our BA (Hons) Early Years Practice degree.

After completing this course, you can study the third year of the degree course to ‘top-up’ your qualification and achieve the full degree accreditation.

Youth & Community Development Our Youth and Community Development programmes will transform you into a highly skilled practitioner in the rewarding sector of youth and community work.

By investigating key themes of diversity, equality, inclusion and social justice, you will be provided with the requisite skills and knowledge necessary for your future career. You will have the opportunity to undertake field work locally, and beyond.

Past students have been to countries such as Finland, Spain, Poland, and Norway.

Nursery Manager Education Welfare Officer Youth Worker Community Development Worker Early Years Teacher

RACHEL DAVIS FdA EARLY YEARS

£23,000 - £45,000 £20,000 - £41,000 £23,250 - £37,500 £16,000 - £31,000 £18,000 - £30,000

Statistics from National Careers Service

Courses available

Get ready to make a difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

Early Years Studying Early Years Practice, you’ll investigate and evaluate the theories, policies and legislation affecting children aged 0 – 6, studying modules such as Human Development and Learning, Meeting Individual Needs, Leadership, and Professional Development.

Earning potential

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“I loved every minute of my course at Bradford College.

It was great training and now I have a full-time job with Bradford Council’s Youth Service.”

Childhood & Youth Studies

Access to HE Childhood & Youth bradfordcollege.ac.uk Studies bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc

100%

of students are satisfied with the quality of the course.

BA (HONS) EARLY YEARS PRACTICE

Childhood & Youth Studies

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Graduate success

Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

FdA

X311

The course is primarily designed for experienced early years practitioners with a vocationally relevant Level 3 qualification and GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade C/4 or acceptable equivalent: IGCSE or the Equivalency Test.

Some recognition may be gained from prior experience and learning from non standard entrants

BA (Hons)

L520

80 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

L522

80 UCAS Tariff Points

Postgraduate Diploma/MA

N/A

A First Degree in a relevant subject, normally at 2.2 or above

Early Years

Throughout your education, you will cultivate relationships with academic, youth work, and community work professionals as part of your portfolio of learning.

Our BA (Hons) Youth and Community Setting degree is recognised by the National Youth Agency (NYA) and the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth and Community Workers (JNC).

Successful achievement of the Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Development gives you professional recognition as a qualified Youth Worker in England.

Early Years Practice

Youth Work and Community Development

Youth Work and Community Development

FullTime

PartTime

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Laura Houliston BA (Hons) Social Nutrition and Health

BA (HONS) HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE

“I’m currently doing a work placement as the Nutritionist for the Castleford Tigers rugby team, I absolutely love it!

Working with all the lads, doing their diet plans, it has been the best experience ever! The activity they’re doing has an impact on what they have to eat and if they have a high-powered training session, I need to make sure they’re eating plenty of carbohydrates beforehand.”

UNISTATS 2018

Employer links Barnardos Yorkshire Local Authorities NHS NSPCC CAFCASS

Health & Social Care

Earning potential

Our teaching is firmly rooted in the principles of equality and social justice, promoting a deep understanding of discrimination and oppression.

You’ll also learn more about human rights, inclusion and democratic practice.

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You’ll receive practice-based learning from working professionals, experience reallife situations and make key industry contacts, providing you with an invaluable opportunity for the development of a greater self-awareness.

During your studies, you’ll also benefit from placements in the voluntary sector and local authorities to ensure that your work-based knowledge and skills are up-to-date and relevant when you complete your studies.

£35,000 - £75,000 £20,000 - £50,000 £19,000 - £47,000 £24,000 - £40,000 £21,000 - £29,000

Courses available Course Title

We address the topical health and social issues facing society to enhance your theoretical understanding and vocational knowledge.

Social Services Manager Nutritionist Counsellor Social Worker Welfare Rights Officer

Statistics from National Careers Service

If you want to make a difference to the wellbeing of others, in your community or the wider society, then study one of our Health and Social Care degrees.

Our courses will prepare you for a fulfilling career supporting children, young people, and adults in this rewarding sector.

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of students agree that they have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of their course

Health & Social Care

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Our students

100%

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings

CL85

96 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

B900

80 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

BB49

80 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

L500

120 UCAS Tariff Points

BA (Hons)

Health and Social Welfare

Social Nutrition and Health Counselling and Theory Practice Modules 1-5, which form part of the BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings course are Quality Checked by the National Counselling Society (NCS).

Social Work

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Teaching & Education

Teaching & Education

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Teaching & Education

McMillan School of Teaching •• Sport •• Teaching & Education

The McMillan School of Education, named after Margaret McMillan, who was closely associated with Bradford’s pioneering contribution to child welfare and education, aims to uphold her values and seek to continually improve the educational achievement of all communities we work with.

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Our graduate FdSc Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)

Beata and Mohammed Kamran, husband and wife team, graduated from our University Centre on the same course on the same day, having supported each other to successfully secure their degree in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing.

Sport Join one of the fastest growing and exciting Industries in the UK.

Sports coaching, physical activity, health and wellbeing degrees provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to play your part in the health of our nation.

Sports professionals can gain a great deal of satisfaction from working with young people and adults at various levels in a multitude of settings, including education, local communities and the professional sports environment.

When you study with us, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced staff and pursue your career in roles like Physical Education Teacher,

Sports Coach, Instructor or Development Officer.

•• Sports Development

You’ll benefit from our fantastic sports facilities such as a sports hall, boxing centre, dedicated sport theory rooms, two basketball courts designed to Sport England standard and three 5-a-side pitches.

•• Teaching.

Our former students have found jobs in: •• Coaching and Performance Development for Athletes •• Health and Fitness Instruction •• Leisure Management •• Outdoor Activities •• Personal Training

•• Sports Research

15.97 million people in the UK are involved in some kind of sporting activity.* That’s nearly 16 million people needing coaches, teachers, instructors and facilitators to support them in their sport and physical activity goals.

So why not continue your studies in Sport, Health and Well-being and pursue a truly rewarding career. (*Active People Survey -Sports England, December 2016).

Gerald Hughes left behind managing a pest control business to study Sports Coaching at University Centre Bradford College.

“When my son was born I decided to go back to education.

I had never had an education before and thought I can’t preach what I don’t know, At first I was studying alongside running the business, then I eventually sold it as I was burning the candles at both ends. I get a kick out of sports work. I didn’t want my time at the college to end, I loved it and if I could go back to the beginning again I would”.

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Gerald Hughes

Couples who study together graduate together.

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Our Graduates

Earning potential Sports Development Officer Sports Coach Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer

£21,000 - £50,000 £14,000 - £35,000 £14,000 - £30,000 £14,000 - £22,000

Statistics from National Careers Service

Courses available Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

FdSc

CN6F

64 UCAS Tariff Points

BSc (Hons)

C601

A Higher National Diploma or Foundation degree in a sports and physical activity related area or other relevant subject, or equivalent, normally with a Merit profile, or an overall average of 50% in Year 2 or five years’ relevant experience in the sports and fitness industry

FdSc

CX6C

64 UCAS Tariff Points

Sport and Physical Activity (Health and Wellbeing) Sport and Physical Activity

Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)

FullTime

PartTime

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Each year, Bradford schools employ around 500 newly qualified teachers bradfordteaching.org

After 10 years as an estate agent, Rob returned to education and completed a BA Hons in Primary Education and now works at Kerr Mackie Primary School in Leeds.

Education is a varied profession which will provide you with the satisfaction of supporting people to grow and develop.

You’ll be able to work with children, adults, families, communities and businesses to discover how great teaching inspires individuals to achieve their potential.

We will help you develop the technical skills to teach and assess whilst supporting your ability to nurture individuals.

Your job prospects will be excellent as 95% of newly qualified teachers are employed in a teaching role within six months of completing training*.

Our students leave our University Centre feeling prepared for a wide range of roles in education.

We are the only college nationally to provide Initial Teacher Training for school settings and we provide the full range of teaching options: Primary (3 – 11), Secondary (11-16) and Post-Secondary (14 – adult). So whichever age range and setting is right for you, we have a high quality course. We can also prepare you for a role in Teaching Training and Continuous Professional Development as a qualified teacher.

Our courses provide you with an interactive hands-on experience, supported by excellent staff, alongside learning in a classroom setting with fellow students.

Our teaching staff are keen to get to know you, your strengths and how to best develop you as a professional. We will encourage you to develop your own teaching style and support you into employment after graduation.

It is a really good college and they give you the support you need Amara Mughal Education Studies BA (Hons)

“I have no regrets about my decision. I had flirted with the idea of teaching before but not done it. It was my wife who finally gave me the push to do it. She said if you don’t do it now you never will. I am very grateful for her support to help me achieve this.”

Rated ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspectors found course leaders had an “unrelenting commitment” to providing opportunities for potential applicants to realise their ambitions to become teachers.

£22,500 average salary six months after completing the course. BA (Hons) Primary Education. UNISTATS, 2018

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Teaching & Education

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Teaching & Education

Teaching Education bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc Access to&HE bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Graduate success

Get Into Teaching, Department for Education

Earning potential Lecturer in Further Education

£24,000 - £80,000

Primary or Secondary Teacher

£23,720 - £61,005

Teaching Assistant

£11,500 - £23,000 Statistics from National Careers Service

Our staff.

Jan Marston Primary Science Tutor and Science MTR

After working in primary schools for 14 years, Jan Marston joined University Centre Bradford College to teach students how to teach science across a range of key stages. “I love it, I absolutely love it, I think it’s the perfect job. I loved the experience of teaching everything at primary, but my real love and passion is science. I saw it taught so badly so often that people turned off from science because they didn’t have good teachers. My aim is to inspire students to want to teach science. I just think I’m incredibly lucky.”

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Course Title

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Education & Professional Development X300

A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff Points

MEd

N/A

An Honours degree or an equivalent vocational qualification and be working in an educationrelated setting. If you have other qualifications and/or experience, you may be considered for entry to the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma stages, from which you can then transfer to Masters level if you are achieving at an appropriate standard

Education Studies

Education/ Leadership and Management/ Inclusive Practice/ Early Childhood/ICT

MEd (Top-up)

Masters in Education

FdA

Supporting and Managing Learning in Education

BA (Hons)

Supporting and Managing Learning in Education

N/A

NX22

X120

100 credits at Masters level in an education-related subject in the past five years Appropriate Level 3 qualifications in childcare and/or education (equivalent to 48 UCAS tariff points), and relevant work experience. Employment or placement in an education support role for at least 2 days per week will be required for the duration of this course

FullTime

PartTime

UCAS Code

Entry Requirements

Post-Secondary Education & Training (14-adult) (Cert TESOL)

N/A

You must be aged 18 or above and have an A level/BTEC or equivalent and competence in written and spoken English appropriate to a teacher of English. You should hold GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above or IELTS 7.0 or above or equivalent

Additional Diploma

N/A

Level 5: A Level 3 qualification in the subject. Level 7: An Honours degree at 2:2 or above.

You must have a full teaching qualification eg a PGCE (if you do not, this can be achieved alongside the full teaching qualification), English or mathematics at Level 3, currently teaching numeracy/ mathematics or English/ESOL at Level 2 or below and 50 teaching hours during the course, a good standard of written/spoken English and access to a suitable mentor

Level 3 Certificate

N/A

You need to provide the names of two students you can assess who are on a BTEC, NVQ or similar award each with a minimum of two units, and have a qualified Assessor and Verifier to support you

Level 3 Award

N/A

For those who do not assess in the workplace, you need to provide the names of two students you can assess who are on a BTEC, NVQ or similar award each with a minimum of two units, and have a qualified Assessor and Verifier to support you

Level 3 Award

N/A

A Level 2 qualification in English or Literacy and a good level of spoken English

Level 4 Award

N/A

A recognised Assessor qualification eg A1/ D32. You need to support two Assessors (qualified or trainee) who have at least two students to assess

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teaching ESOL or Literacy and Numeracy in the Lifelong Learning Sector

(Available at Level 5 or Level 7)

Assessing Vocational Achievement

Assessing Vocationally-related Achievement

A Foundation degree or equivalent in an educationrelated subject and experience in an education setting Education and Training

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

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PartTime

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Teaching & Education

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Entry Requirements

Certificate in

N/A

A Level 3 qualification in your subject area and a GCSE/Level 2 qualification in English. A GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can achieved during the course. Appropriate paid teaching or training, full-time or part-time, as your main role in the post-secondary sector for 100 hours over two years and a mentor to support you in your role and carry out two teaching observations per year

Education and Training (In-Service)

FullTime

PartTime

Course Title

Entry Requirements

FullTime

PartTime

Secondary Teacher Training PGCE

N/A

An appropriate Honours degree at 2:2 or above and GSCE English and mathematics at Grade C/4. Secondary school experience is recommended

Pre-ITT

N/A

An offer of a place on a Teacher Education route conditional on completing a SKE course

Secondary

Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)

Primary Teacher Training Certificate in

Education and Training (Pre-service)

Postgraduate Diploma in

Education and Training (In-service)

X150

N/A

A Level 3 qualification in your subject area and a Level 2 qualification in English. A GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can be achieved during the course. A placement will be provided An Honours degree. In some subject specialisms you will also be required to have at least a Level 3 qualification. A GCSE/Level 2 qualification in English. A GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can be achieved during the course. You must have appropriate paid teaching or training, fulltime or part-time, as your main role in the post-secondary sector for 100 hours over two years, and a mentor to support you in your role and carry out two teaching observations per year

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96 UCAS tariff points with two A levels at Grade B/C or BTEC Diploma at Distinction or an Accredited Access course and GCSE English, mathematics and science at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Primary school experience is recommended

BA (Hons) with QTS (Top-up)

X123

A Foundation degree or equivalent in a related subject and GCSE English, mathematics and science at Grade C/4. Primary school experience is recommended

PGCE

X100

A relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above and GCSE English, mathematics and science at Grade C/4 or equivalent.

Primary school experience is recommended

TBC

A relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above and GCSE English, mathematics and science at Grade C/4 or equivalent and primary School experience is recommended

BA (Hons) (with QTS)

Primary Education

[Routes: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 (3-7), Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 (5-11), Key Stage 2 (7-11)]

Teaching and Learning in the Primary Phase

Primary

[Routes: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 (3-7), Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 (5-11), Key Stage 2 (7-11)] PGCE

Postgraduate Diploma in

Education and Training (Pre-service)

X341

An Honours degree and at least a Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach. A GCSE/Level 2 qualification in English. A GCSE/Level 2 mathematics qualification is desirable but this can be achieved during the course. If you wish to teach Literacy, Numeracy or ESOL you must have a Level 3 qualification in that subject area. A placement will be provided

Primary Mathematics

[Routes: FoundationStage/Key Stage 1 (3-7), Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 (5-11), Key Stage 2 (7-11)] (subject to validation)

Primary & Secondary Teacher Training QTS

Assessment Only Programme

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Teaching & Education

Course Title

N/A

A relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above. Primary: GCSE English, mathematics and science at grade C/4 or equivalent. Secondary: GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent or equivalent. Two years' experience in two school settings

Please note: For entry to courses awarding QTS, you will additionally need to pass the professional skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy before the start of the course. Most courses will require a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and a health check before entry.

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Apply direct You don’t need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) if University Centre Bradford College is your only choice. Simply fill in our application form at bradfordcollege.ac.uk/apply.

University Centre Bradford College offers programmes that are recognised and valued by employers and professional bodies.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education courses Applications should be made online through UCAS Teacher Training, using UCAS Institution Code BRC B60, via their website: ucas.com/teacher-training Tel: 0371 4680469

To apply for full-time courses Applications for all full-time undergraduate, HND, Foundation degree, and degree courses at University Centre Bradford College should be made through the UCAS website.

On the UCAS website, choose ‘undergraduate courses’ and enter ‘Bradford College’.

Individual applications should be made online via ucas.com For further information please search the UCAS website or visit facebook.com/ucasonline @ucas_online You can also contact our Registrar Services Team on: 01274 433333

UCAS Institution Code: BRC B60

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If you require any advice or have any queries about entry requirements or courses, contact Registrar Services: Tel: 01274 433333

You can gain qualifications on either a full-time or part-time basis over a period of one to six years. Some courses offer exemptions from parts of professional body examinations; others prepare you for direct entry to particular professions or careers.

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Entry Requirements

Please refer to our website or contact us for more detailed entry requirements.

For some courses, you may require additional qualifications, evidence of relevant work experience, a portfolio of evidence, or Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

This will be included in the entry requirements of each individual course.

Email: heregistry@bradfordcollege.ac.uk HE Registry, B16 Old Building, Bradford College, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY.

To apply for part-time courses Applications for part-time courses should be made online using the application form at: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/apply

Your Agreement with Us When you apply as a student at University Centre Bradford College, your study and time with us will be governed by a framework of regulations, policies and procedures, which form the basis of your agreement with us.

For details of our policies, and procedures, and information regarding tuition fees and any additional charges visit: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc You should read these carefully before you apply. Please note that this information is subject to change and you are advised to check our website regularly for any changes before you apply.

A person who is not party to this agreement shall not have any rights under or in connection with it. Only you and University Centre Bradford College shall have any right to enforce or rely on the agreement.

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UCAS tariff points

The UCAS Tariff Points are required for entry to Higher Education courses at University Centre Bradford College.

They can be calculated using the following grade combinations:

Access to HE Diploma* Grade credit profile: number of credits at each grade

A levels

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma

Qualification and Grade

Tariff Points

Distinction

Merit

Pass

Tariff points

Grade

Tariff Points

Grade A*

56

45

0

0

144

D*D*D*

168

Grade A

48

30

15

0

128

D*D*D

160

Grade B

40

15

30

0

112

D*DD

152

Grade C

32

15

15

15

96

DDD

144

Grade D

24

0

96

128

16

45

DDM

Grade E

0

DMM

112

0

15

30

64

MMM

96

0

0

45

48

MMP

80

MPP

64

PPP

48

* The full table for all qualifications is available for download on the UCAS website (ucas.com). The Access to HE table is on page 162 of the UCAS Tariff Tables

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Studying Higher Education is an investment in your future.

On average, among the working age population, graduates earn £7,000 more a year than non-graduates.* At University Centre Bradford College, we are committed to delivering quality degrees at affordable prices. We work hard to cut the costs and not the corners on our undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.

If you’re coming to study with us, you may have additional costs to pay for, but don't worry, you can apply for help. Below shows the different types of financial support available to new and continuing students. For further information on each type of financial support visit: bradfordcollege.ac.uk/study-money Bradford College Loyalty Bursary Full-time Undergraduate and PGCE students Part-time Undergraduate students Full and part-time Postgraduate students Funding for students with Disabilities/ Learning Difficulties •• Loans from Bradford College •• Other sources of funding •• Professional and Career Development Loans.

•• •• •• •• ••

Useful contacts As the Government provides tuition fee loans, you will not be asked to pay fees up front. Also, you won’t pay back your loan until you’ve left our University Centre, got a job, and are earning £25,000**.

The table below gives you an idea of the amount of earnings and repayments you may have to make towards your tuition fees.

Income each year before tax

Monthly Salary

Monthly repayment

Up to £25,000

£2,083

£0

£27,000

£2,250

£15

£30,000

£2,500

£37

£35,000

£2,916

£74

£40,000

£3,333

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How to apply for the loan Apply for your loan via Student Finance England.

Please ensure you have made your application and secured funding for your course prior to registration. The Student Finance England application is available at: gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance

Postgraduate Loans Student Finance England is now offering postgraduate funding support of up to £10,609 for Masters courses. Find out more at gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study

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*Higher Education Leavers Statistics: UK, 2016/17 - Salary and vocation of leavers in employment. **Information is correct at time of going to print (February 2019) and is subject to change.

Bradford College Higher Education Student Finance Team Tel.: 01274 433489 Email: hestudentfinance@bradfordcollege.ac.uk In person: Registrar Services, B16, Old Building.

Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY Student Finance England gov.uk/student-finance The Student Room thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance

The amount you’ll receive depends on your individual needs, not on your income.

The DSA is available to both full-time and part-time students studying on a Higher Education course.

For full details visit: gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas If you need help in applying for DSA, contact the College’s Disability Services team on als@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Advanced Learner Loan For Level 3 Further Education (eg Access to HE) courses only.

The Advanced Learner Loan is a governmentfunded loan that is easy to apply for, doesn’t take your household income into account, and doesn’t involve a credit check.

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Money to help you study

You will need to pay your loan back when •• You have finished your course •• You earn more than £25,000.

To qualify for the Advanced Learner Loan you must be: •• Studying at an approved college or training provider. Bradford College is an approved centre •• 19 years of age or older on the first day of your course •• Studying a full- or part-time Further Education qualification at Level 3 or above •• A UK Resident or a UK national, or have ‘settled status’ (this means there are no restrictions on how long you can stay) •• A resident in the UK for three years or more.

Disabled Students’ Allowance

For more information call us on 01274 433172 or visit gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

You may claim Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) in addition to your student finance loans and grants to cover any extra study-related costs you incur due to an impairment, mental health condition, or learning difficulty. It’s neither a benefit nor a loan, so it doesn’t need repaying.

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Course guide information

All staff at our University Centre are engaged in a wealth of scholarship and research.

This course guide was updated in February 2019 for courses starting in September 2020.

Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information on our website bradfordcollege.ac.uk/uc. We have tried to ensure that all of the information provided is as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

However, it is always possible that this information could change and you should check our website for the latest information before you apply. (Where there is a difference between the contents of this course guide and our website, the contents of the website take precedence.)

which we will follow when we need to make any such changes.

We will always try to deliver your course as described in this course guide.

However, sometimes we have to make changes as set out below.

Contact us

This is to ensure that students can engage with the very latest work within their subject areas. Staff also represent the University Centre on national and international subject networks and professional bodies, and are therefore fully equipped to prepare students for their chosen career.

Our key strengths are:

Most recent achievements:

•• Practicing artists in the Bradford School of Art who present their work nationally and internationally

•• Teacher training experts who are evaluating a Department for Education project on maths teaching in schools

•• Strong collaborations with employers through staff and student joint research projects

•• Research project into professional practice for early years education and social care with the Ministry of Education, New Zealand

•• Close association with professional bodies with research into comparative practice, for example the National Youth Association and the General Optical Council •• Research skills embedded in courses to give excellent preparation for graduate level work e.g. problem solving, report writing, evaluation, working independently •• Staff who are active in developing professional practice in their respective disciplines through publication and joint projects with employers e.g. education/teacher training, sport coaching, youth work, social work, ophthalmics •• Strong emphasis on the student learning experience with friendly, approachable staff who are highly qualified in teaching and learning.

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•• International work on professional practice with Harstad University Norway and Camosun College, British Columbia, Canada •• Student engagement with a creative industries project as an associate college with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon.

We review all optional modules each year and change them to reflect staff expertise and current trends and as a result of student feedback. We try to ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

We will only change core modules for a course if it is necessary for us to do so, for example to maintain course accreditation. We will let you know about any such changes as soon as possible, usually before you begin the relevant academic year.

On occasion, we may need to make changes to other aspects of a course, or how it is delivered.

We will only make changes if they are for reasons outside of our control, or where they are for our students’ benefit. We will endeavour to let you know about any such changes as soon as possible (usually before the relevant academic year). Our regulations set out our procedure

We make every effort to check the accuracy of the information in this course guide at the time of going to press. However, if you feel that any of the information is misleading then please contact:

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Computing BSc (Hons)

Access to HE Allied Health Professions Online

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Access to HE Art, Design and Media

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Civil Engineering Project Management BSc (Hons)

Access to HE Business

42

Access to HE Computing

42

Access to HE Engineering Science

42

Access to HE Health and Social Care Professions

42

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Access to HE Humanities

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Access to HE Law

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Access to Medical Science

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Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery

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Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate 85 78 82

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Primary Mathematics [Routes: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 (3-7); Key Stage 1Key Stage 2 (5-11); Key Stage 2 (7-11)] PGCE (subject to validation) 103 QTS Assessment Only Programme

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Fashion BA (Hons)

48

Social Nutrition and Health BA (Hons)

93

Film BA (Hons)

51

Social Work BA (Hons)

93

Games and Digital Media BSc (Hons)

78

Sport and Physical Activity BSc (Hons)

97

Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons)

54

Health and Social Welfare BA (Hons)

93

Sport and Physical Activity (Health and Wellbeing) FdSc

97

Hospitality and Travel Management BA (Hons) (Top-up)

69

Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) FdSc

97

Hospitality and Travel Management FdA

69

Interior Design BA (Hons)

54

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award

101

Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Mathematics; Design Technology (Food and Textiles); Computer Science.

Pre-ITT 103 Supporting and Managing Learning in Education BA (Hons)

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Supporting and Managing Learning in Education FdA

100

Law (Accountancy) LLB (Hons)

72

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Law (Marketing) LLB (Hons)

72

82

Law (Social Welfare) LLB (Hons)

72

87

Law and Legal Practice FdA

72

Law LLB (Hons)

72

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Make-up Artistry FdA

57

Teaching and Learning in the Primary Phase [Routes: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 (3-7); Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2 (5-11); Key Stage 2 (7-11)] BA (Hons) with QTS 103

Early Years FdA

91

Media Make-up with Special Effects BA (Hons)

57

Early Years Practice BA (Hons)

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Cert TESOL)

101

Masters in Education MEd (Top-up)

100

Teaching ESOL or Literacy and Numeracy in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Additional Diploma

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Construction Management (Sustainability) Level 5 NVQ Diploma Construction Management BSc (Hons) Contact Lens Certificate Counselling and Psychology in Community Settings BA (Hons)

Access to HE Science (Mathematics and Physics)

43

Access to HE Social Science (Psychology/English/Sociology)

43

Accountancy BA (Hons)

67

Education and Training (In-service) Certificate 102

Music for the Creative Industries BA (Hons) 60

Accounting AAT Diploma Level

67

Education and Training (In-service) Postgraduate Diploma

Music for the Creative Industries FdA (subject to validation)

60

Ophthalmic Dispensing BSc (Hons)

87

Ophthalmic Dispensing FdSc

87

Performing Arts FdA (subject to validation)

60

Visual Arts BA (Hons)

63

63

Visual Arts MA

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Youth Work and Community Development BA (Hons)

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Youth Work and Community Development Postgraduate Diploma/MA

91

Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 Certificate Assessing Vocationally-related Achievement Level 3 Award Business Management BA (Hons) Civil Engineering Project Management BSc (Hons)

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Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate

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Education and Training (Pre-service) Certificate 102 Education and Training (Pre-service) Postgraduate Diploma

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Education and Training Level 3 Award

101

Photography BA (Hons) Primary [Routes: Foundation Stage/ Key Stage 1 (3-7); Key Stage 1/ Key Stage 2 (5-11); Key Stage 2 (7-11)] PGCE

82

Education Studies BA (Hons)

100

Computer Networks and Systems Support BSc (Hons)

78

Computing and Information Systems BSc (Hons)

Education/Leadership & Management/ Inclusive Practice/Early Childhood/ICT MEd

100

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Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma

Primary Education [Routes: Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 (3-7); Key Stage 1/ 117 2 (5-11); Key Stage 2 (7-11)] Key Stage BA (Hons) with QTS

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Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate

Technical and Production Arts for Film and Television BA (Hons)

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Textiles and Surface Design BA (Hons)

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