Higher Education Prospectus 2014/2015 by New Media

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CONTENTS Welcome

How to apply

Gazelle

Higher Education is for everyone

COURSE CONTENTS

Access to Higher Education

Why choose City College Norwich?

Humanities

Partnership with UEA

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Creative Arts

Gazelle was created in 2011 with an exclusive focus on building a recognisable cluster of entrepreneurial colleges in the UK. Gazelle combines the exceptional experience of entrepreneurs who have succeeded in business with leaders in the further education and wider public sector to transform education and to help create the next generation of wealth creators.

Health and Community Studies

Supporting you in your studies

The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union

Facilities and advice

Fees and financial assistance

Hospitality and Tourism

Accommodation in Norwich

Sports

Construction and Engineering

International students Norwich: a fine city

Where to find us

Entry Requirements

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The Gazelle Colleges Group is working towards the transformation of its colleges and curriculums through enterprise and entrepreneurship by providing an opportunity to engage with established entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs and innovators and to bring that experience into the heart of education.

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Higher Education (HE) programmes at City College Norwich are all about taking you to where you want to be. Because we develop our programmes closely with employers and with progression in mind, HE at City College Norwich is focussed on equipping you with the skills to take you further. All of our Degrees are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA), with whom we enjoy Associate College status. With over 1,400 students choosing to study on our HE programmes each year, the College is a major centre for vocational Higher Education in the region and a great place to study. Norwich is a fantastic city in which to be a student, with a thriving cultural scene, music venues, leisure opportunities and night life – and our HE Campus is based right in the heart of the city in our St Andrews House and Norfolk House buildings. These two centres are dedicated to Higher Education, providing the focal point for our vibrant HE community, which has its own identity, ethos, resources, networks and opportunities. Our superb facilities and committed staff enable us to deliver high quality teaching in a friendly and supportive environment that is designed to meet students’ individual needs.

We keep our classes and tutorial groups relatively small to create an atmosphere where you can feel relaxed and comfortable, complemented by larger group lectures. At City College Norwich, we encourage and value creativity, enterprise and innovation. All students are given exciting opportunities to enhance their skills in enterprise-related activities through the StartUp Lounge at our Ipswich Road campus, the ﬁrst facility of its kind in the country dedicated to the development of entrepreneurial and employability skills. A Higher Education qualiﬁcation gained following a programme of study at City College Norwich represents a real investment in your future – like anything of value you will have to work hard to get it, but the rewards you reap will make all of the effort worthwhile. If you would like any further information, help or advice about any aspect of City College Norwich or the programmes we offer, you can talk to one of our advice shop advisers on 01603 773 773 from the UK, or on +44 1603 773 773 from the rest of the world.

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Higher Education is for everyone Did you know that more than 1,400 people are studying for a Higher Education qualification at City College Norwich? It’s more than you might think and the numbers are continuing to increase. Our provision covers a wide choice of subjects which can be accessed in a variety of different ways, making us one of the most efficient and flexible options for you. By working in partnership with local employers we have developed a range of Foundation Degrees designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your prospects of finding employment in a chosen field or for progression and career development if you are already in work and are being supported by your employer.

Plus, if one of the programmes outlined in this prospectus sounds right for you, you will often ﬁnd that when you come in to talk to us we put more emphasis on commitment and potential, than we do on formal academic qualiﬁcations – especially if you are returning to formal education after a break. We also keep a keen eye on progression routes, always seeking to make sure that you can easily continue your training if you want to; for instance by moving from a Foundation Degree directly onto an aligned Degree programme.

So who joins us here at the College?

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School and college leavers If you have just completed a Level 3 qualiﬁcation (e.g. A-level, National Diploma) then you may well be considering an application to one of our HE programmes, our Honours Degrees or a Foundation Degree perhaps. We have good relationships with many local schools, which means you may be guaranteed an interview or sometimes even a place. City College Norwich is committed to providing opportunities for all so even if your results are not quite what you expected or hoped for, if we offer a programme that seems right for you then give us a call – we may still be able to help.

“ Those seeking progression Our Degree, Higher National and Diploma of Higher Education programmes have all been designed with progression from our Level 3 courses in mind. Our Access to HE courses are speciﬁcally designed to provide a route into HE for applicants who aren’t quite ready to make that next step.

Read all about our students’ experiences throughout this prospectus

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Mature students

International students

While many students join us from school or college, many are a little bit older and are returning to learning. We recognise that the needs of mature students are different to those of younger students. Even a part-time programme of study may involve major changes to childcare arrangements, work patterns, household income and transport needs.

City College Norwich is a great place for international students to study. Over the years we have been proud to welcome students from across the globe.

At City College Norwich we will make every effort to help you meet these challenges and by being ﬂexible and responsive, give you the advice, support and opportunities you need. Our specialist advisers will do their best to help to solve any problems that you might have.

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In order to ensure that the City College Norwich experience is as rewarding and enjoyable as possible, we can offer international students advice about their choice of programme, the programme costs and application procedures. If you live outside of the UK, you will also be advised on visa requirements for entry to this country. See page 19 of this prospectus for more information about visa applications and fees.

Why choose City College Norwich? One third of the young people in Norfolk come to City College Norwich at some point in their educational career and every one of them makes this choice for different reasons. Our aim is to provide each individual with a successful, supportive and transformative programme and to create a community of learning in which everyone can thrive.

New city centre campus

Here are just some of the things we think are important…

The two buildings, which are in close proximity, provide students with a contemporary learning

One of the most important parts of being a Higher Education student is in coming together with others to share learning and social experiences – and where better to do that than right in the heart of Norwich? Our new city centre campus, based in two state-ofthe-art, custom designed buildings in the very centre of this vibrant, historic and attractive city, provides a base for all of our Higher Education and access students.

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environment in which you will be encouraged to become fully involved in our Higher Education community. With dedicated social and learning spaces, conference venue, cybercafé, board room and video conference facilities these are not typical education facilities. You will also enjoy full access to the facilities available on the College’s Ipswich Road site, including The StartUp Lounge, Platform theatre, a fully-equipped gym and sports hall, and our new Creative Arts Building.

Structured learning

Fit for purpose

We make sure that our Higher Education classes and tutorial groups are kept as small as possible, ensuring you can get the most out of your learning experience.

One of the key beneﬁts of studying at the College is our close links with industry, built over many years of developing programmes in partnership with the people who will be giving our graduates jobs.

You can normally expect to receive around twelve hours per week of scheduled contact time with your tutors on a full-time programme, although for many programmes it will be more. All of our Higher Education programmes are made up of individual modules, each of which usually carries a credit rating of 20. Major project modules can carry up to 60 credits. A full-time programme is usually made up of 120 credits per year and a part-time programme upwards of 60 credits per year.

This means our programmes are regularly updated and kept ahead of the skills needed in your chosen industry. A vocational Higher Education programme with City College Norwich is characterised by studying in industry-standard learning environments, applying your skills in real world situations, opportunities to undertake placements with some of the leading employers in your sector, and training and experiences that employers really value.

While this sounds ﬁxed, there are many ways that this learning environment can be ﬂexible and tailored to work for you.

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) The QAA monitors levels of quality in Higher Education across England and Wales. In our most recent review (July 2010) they identified some key strengths that we are proud of. Some of the good practice identified by the IQER Review Team (2012) includes: • The College has a highly effective management and committee structure which leads to a culture of continuous improvement. • There are close and effective links with local employers, which have led to the delivery of Foundation Degrees, which meet local skills requirements. • The College has a constructive and co-operative relationship with its awarding partner, the University of East Anglia. • Students appreciate and benefit from the ease of access to and helpfulness of academic and support staff.

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Why choose City College Norwich? continued.... Creative enterprise In the current economic climate, taking a range of skills into the jobs marketplace is a huge advantage. All of our Higher Education students have access to our purpose designed StartUp Lounge, an inspiring, state-of-the-art facility for developing enterprise, employability and entrepreneurship skills. The StartUp Lounge is divided into 8 different zones corresponding to the different stages of a business start-up journey, from developing your concept in the Ideation area, to market research and business planning, ﬁnding and working with partners in the Collaboratorium, to honing your pitching and presentation skills.

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The StartUp Lounge is all about enabling you to pursue your ideas and working with students from many other disciplines – so come and unleash your creative talent and entrepreneurial ideas and see where it takes you!

I’m going to tell all other colleges to come and see what you are doing here. HRH, DUKE OF YORK

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One of the main deciding factors in choosing to study at City College Norwich was the ability to study a full-time UEA accredited degree course while only having lectures one day a week in the centre of Norwich. This has allowed me time to run my own business, Wolves in Wolves Clothing a music merchandising company while I study. DAN HAWCROFT

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Partnership with UEA City College Norwich has a long established partnership with the University of East Anglia, the number one university in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2013 Times Higher Student Experience Survey. This link between two of the major educational institutions in Norwich is part of our exciting vision for seamless progression routes for students and allows us to be more responsive to the skills and knowledge needs of local employers and the regional economy.

Our students can also use a wide range of resources at UEA, including: • UEA Library facilities until midnight, six days a week • Campus card – on request • Library borrowing – using campus card • E-resources – via EZProxy • IT account – on request • Library catalogue and help sheets via the web • Separate web pages to help City College Norwich and EU students ﬁnd information or resources.

You will also have access to the fantastic facilities at the Sportspark on the UEA campus, which include an Olympic size pool, a gym, an outdoor track, outdoor pitches, a climbing wall, squash court and a variety of programmes. As a student you will be eligible for the discounted educational rate (contact the Sportspark for details on 01603 592 398 or visit www.sportspark.co.uk).

All of the Higher Education programmes delivered at the College are validated by UEA, meaning that the quality of the awards that you get is assured by a world renowned Higher Education organisation.

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Supporting you in your studies From September 2013 the majority of Higher Education teaching will be based in our HE Campuses in the heart of the City: St Andrews House and our new building Norfolk House. Norfolk House will have the latest IT and WiFi equipment, a large learning resources area and study space with dedicated, specialist book provision, dissertations and other HE focused learning resources. There will also be facilities for the Students’ Union and Information, Advice and Guidance services speciﬁc to the needs of our HE students. Our new building will also accommodate a variety of new teaching, learning and study spaces designed to facilitate traditional and emerging models for the HE teaching and learning – it’s not all “chalk and talk” any longer!

The New School of Higher Education: Management and Academic Staff You will be supported throughout your programme by our team of managers and academic staff – all of whom are not only qualified teachers with high level academic and professional qualifications but who also have extensive, current experience in their subject field. You will find that they are accessible, helpful and, above all, committed to ensuring that you have the best possible learning experience. You will also be supported by the dedicated ‘HE Office’ team - who deal with all administrative matters relating to your studentship and who manage the highly regarded Achievement Tracking System.

ATS is a product and service developed by City College Norwich speciﬁcally for its Higher Education students and acclaimed by our students, our external examiners and independent observers as one of the best systems of its kind currently in use. ATS enables: • Online submission of assignments. • Anonymous assessment. • An assignment work schedule. • Online receipt of provisional marks and feedback. • Links to our extensive online learning resources. • Live updating of the decisions of Assessment and Awards Boards. Many other features designed to make the process of submitting assignments and receiving the outcomes of assessment as quick, ﬂexible and straightforward as possible.

There are a whole host of support services available to you: you just need to ask.

Achievement Tracking System (ATS)

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Exclusive learning

Tutorial support

Support while you study

Higher Education students have their own learning spaces at the College, from the new buildings in the city centre to an exclusive HE Learning Zone at the main site. With dedicated resources, PCs and study guides, the spaces are all designed to enable you to get the most from your studies.

Your tutor is there to provide you with essential help and advice on a wide range of areas. These could be anything to do with programme issues, as well as more personal matters. As the College is smaller than a university, tutors have a better opportunity to get to know you properly and to take a real interest in your academic achievements and overall welfare.

At City College Norwich we aim to provide a friendly and sensitive learning environment for all.

The information store is also particularly useful. It has 80,000 books, 6,000 journals and a wealth of resources to help with study skills like essay writing, numeracy, note-taking, career development, CV writing, interview skills, using computers and more. There is also specialist support for students with dyslexia and for those whose ﬁrst language is not English. Higher Education students also have access to some areas of the UEA library.

A commitment to equal opportunities We are fully committed to equal opportunities for all our applicants and students regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or disability. We have published an equal opportunities policy, backed-up with appropriate codes of practice. You can view this on our website www.ccn.ac.uk

If you consider yourself to have a learning difficulty, disability, mental health difficulty or long term condition that could affect your studies, you may be entitled to additional support. At Higher Education level, you will be required to apply for DSA (Disabled Students Allowances) to fund any additional support. The funding comes from Student Finance England and more information can be found at: www.gov.uk/disabled-studentsallowances-dsas As soon as you have been offered a place on your chosen higher education course, you should apply for DSA. The process can take up to several weeks, especially during peak times. To find out whether you might qualify for additional support while you are at College, you can contact the City College Norwich DSA Specialist Adviser for further information: t: 01603 773439 e: curriculumservices@ccn.ac.uk

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Supporting you in your studies continued.... Childcare facilities

Health and wellbeing

The College has its own nursery which is run by a dedicated team of highly-qualiﬁed staff. Please note that demand for spaces at these facilities is very high and a waiting list is in operation. For more information, contact the manager on 01603 773 121.

The wellbeing zone has been setup to offer private and conﬁdential support about any aspect of health or wellbeing. An adviser is available to talk to, or you could make use of the zone’s wealth of resources. This service is friendly, discreet and non-judgemental as is based in the information store on the Ipswich Road campus.

The chaplaincy The College Chaplain is a Church of England Priest and is available for people of all faiths, or none. The Chaplain can advise about places of worship in Norwich and has a list of voluntary Chaplains from a wide variety of world faiths.

We have a fully-equipped health centre, which is attended full-time during term by our College nurse. We also take our commitment to health and safety very seriously. We have a full-time health and safety adviser who looks after the welfare of all students, employees and visitors. The College operates a no-smoking policy except for two designated outdoor shelters at our Ipswich Road campus.

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Information technology resources Every College student is issued with an individual secure user id for use in conjunction with the College computer network including an email account and secure networked data storage area. You will also have access to the College Blackboard site, which provides staff and students with a variety of links, search engines, address books, community message boards and other resources. There are computer resources all over the College campuses, including: • 30 computer rooms, with at least ten workstations in each • Wi-fi access throughout most buildings and student learning spaces • Staffed Open Access areas with over 100 computers across the campuses • Over 1,200 networked computers all of which feature Windows, Microsoft Office, filtered internet access and the latest teaching software • Constantly updated facilities, software and freely available support materials.

The Students’ Union Once you have enrolled as a student you automatically become a member of the College’s Students’ Union which is afﬁliated to the National Union of Students (NUS). It is here to help with your studies as well as connecting you to more than seven million students all over the country. Members have an opportunity to get involved at all levels of the work of the Students’ Union including club nights and band nights to representation at Student Parliament and on the College’s Board of Governors. The education sector is facing ongoing changes and the Union will continue to stand ﬁrm for your views and values.

As a member of the Students’ Union you have access to a variety of student groups, societies, and associations. Whether you want to meet new people, continue a hobby or skill, learn something new or just get involved with student life, there is a group for you. And if there isn’t one already, we’d be delighted to help you set one up. Freshers’ Week will take place during your ﬁrst weeks at College and is designed to make the start of your academic year as easy and as fun as possible! For all the latest information on what’s in and around City College Norwich or if you need help and advice come and visit us. We are always happy to help and the door is always open.

Making your voice heard As a member of a community of the Higher Education community at City College Norwich you will have the opportunity to air your views both directly and indirectly on the whole of your experience with us. Your programme manager and tutors will give you details of how to get involved via: • Programme review meetings • Programme representation • School Board representation • HE student forum • Student Parliament • UEA/CCN Joint Board of Studies • Higher Education, Learning and Teaching Committee • Student Governor, who sits on the Governor’s Higher Education Development Committee Every year all ﬁnal year students in all UK providers of publicly funded HE education are encouraged to participate in the National Student Survey (NSS) which is run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England). This survey informs policy on Higher Education and is used at institutional level to improve and enhance the quality of provision and student learning experience.

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Facilities and advice A campus for HE The College has recently opened its City Centre Higher Education Campus, right in the heart of the city. St Andrews House and Norfolk House have been refurbished to provide a focus for our Higher Education teaching and for our growing community of students. Here you will ﬁnd a range of HE programmes in business and management, health, humanities and social sciences. The HE campus provides access to state-of-the-art technology like Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), teleconferencing and a MediaSuite that allows you to record or do a live broadcast of any workshop, seminar or meeting. The buildings have been designed to have a professional and business-like appearance, giving strength to our on-going commitment to align all of our programmes to employer’s requirements.

Teaching facilities at City College Norwich As well as the facilities at our specialist HE campus, the College’s campus at Ipswich Road has an extensive range of facilities, many of which are accessible to the student community. These include: • Sports hall and gym • New Creative Arts Building • Drama and dance centre • Hairdressing and beauty salons • Kitchens and training restaurants • Specialised workshops and laboratories, including two for languages • State-of-the-art engineering workshops and computer graphics suites • Television studio, audio and video editing suites • Multi-track recording studio • Animation and ﬁlm-making facilities • Photographic darkrooms • Music practice rooms

Car parking The College has pay and display parking facilities on our Ipswich Road campus, although spaces are limited. There is also a Park & Ride service at Harford Bridge, near Tesco just off the A47 Southern Bypass, which runs continually from 7am to 7.15pm daily. There are reserved parking spaces for disabled students.

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The Advice Shop The Advice Shop is the place to find detailed information about the complete range of City College Norwich programmes. Specialist advisers are always on hand to guide you through the range of options, enabling you to choose the programme which best meets your needs. You can telephone or visit personally for more information about course content, entry qualifications, learning support, progression routes to higher level programmes, career possibilities, or financial and childcare issues. The Advice Shop is situated on the ground floor of the College’s Norwich Building just inside the main entrance. You do not need to make an appointment, just call in. t: 01603 773773 e: information@ccn.ac.uk Term-time opening • Monday to Wednesday – 8.30am to 6pm • Thursday – 8.30am to 7pm • Friday – 8.30am to 5pm Vacation opening • Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5pm Staff are available at both St Andrews House and Norfolk House who will be able to offer a similar level of service for HE students.

Green statement

Catering on campus

City College Norwich is committed to minimising our impact on the environment and promoting greater awareness and understanding of environmental issues. There are lots of things the College is already doing to reduce our carbon footprint and help students and staff to be more environmentally friendly.

Walk in to our St Andrews House Higher Education Centre and the first thing you will find is students and staff relaxing, meeting and getting a bite to eat in our stylish ground floor café, enjoying hot and cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared food. Many of the best cafés, bars and restaurants that Norwich has to offer, including popular student venues, are within a few minutes’ walk of our HE Campus.

Examples include energy saving measures such as low energy lighting and more efﬁcient heating, reducing the amount of paper we use, providing recycling facilities across campus, and negotiating special travel deals to make it cheaper for students and staff to travel to College by bus – we even have our own solar thermal panels providing hot water for the salons and our motor vehicle workshops. To help us become even greener we need you to play your part too! Throughout the year the College runs regular green weeks, providing opportunities to learn more about green issues and offering fun ways to start being greener. If you are interested in getting involved, you can join the College’s Eco Warriors. Eco Warriors are a group of staff and students who work all year round to promote the green message and look for practical ways to help the College do even more to protect the environment.

For times when you are at the College’s Ipswich Road campus you will ﬁnd that you are spoilt for choice there too. Popular with students and staff is the studentrun Debut Café, where you can enjoy a range of freshly made coffees, tea, smoothies, cold drinks and our trainee chefs serve excellent, great value hot lunches. Sandwiches and paninis and a wide range of hot and cold snacks, cakes and bread throughout the day. The College also has a Starbucks Café located in the main Norwich Building, plus our City Café in the Norfolk Building and City Restaurant in the Wroxham Building, offering a full range of hot food and drinks, including vegetarian options, tea and coffee as well as light snacks, from 8am to 7pm during term-time. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to treat yourself, or your family and friends, to a ﬁne dining meal, three course lunch or six course dinner in the superb Debut Restaurant.

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Here you can enjoy the very best that our internationally-renowned Hotel School students have to offer. Great value and well worth a visit! To book a table at Debut Restaurant call 01603 773 227.

Discover your gym Staff, students and the public are all welcome to join the gym which is open from 1pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday. Learn how to use the range of new facilities including cardiovascular and resistance machines, plus free weights. If you would like to use the gym please email gym@ccn.ac.uk or call 01603 773 626 for information on yearly training memberships.

OPEN DAYS There’s nothing quite like seeing your College for yourself! We have Open Days, taster events and industry-based conferences throughout the year. For more information, keep an eye out for these on our website www.ccn.ac.uk/open-days or email events@ccn.ac.uk

Fees and ﬁnancial assistance At City College Norwich, we are committed to delivering an outstanding quality of Higher Education. We know that when you are making decisions about your studies, money is a key issue and we have worked hard to make some of those choices easier for you. All courses incur teaching fees and the government no longer funds these for all students. However each organisation can set the level of fees that it charges students and at City College Norwich we are able to charge a somewhat lower fee than other providers. This is because we are a large College and enjoy economies of scale in management and administration and because we do not incur some of the expensive overheads that universities must manage. We recognise, however, that the fee remains a signiﬁcant amount of money, but all the research shows that even in these challenging times the cost of your Higher Education represents the best investment you can make in your own future.

Full-time HE programmes

Part-time HE programmes

City College Norwich has set a fee for our full-time Higher Education programmes of £6,999 per annum (subject to subsequent annual inﬂation adjustment).

Part-time programmes are only different from our full-time programmes in that they are spread out over a longer timescale so that fewer modules are attempted each year. For full details of fees for our part-time courses please speak to one of our Student Finance Advisers. You should note that for certain programmes the awarding body will require payment of a registration fee in addition to the College’s tuition fee. Please ask The Advice Shop for further information as necessary.

The Government has introduced new arrangements for the provision and for the subsequent repayment of student loans to help you manage your ﬁnances. The great majority of full-time students will be entitled to apply to Student Finance England for a loan which will cover the full cost of fees – which means you will not have to pay a penny until after you graduate and have found employment and are earning a salary of more than £21,000 per annum. Once that happens loan repayments will be made automatically via the PAYE tax system. Full details of the Tuition Fee Loan scheme are available from Student Finance England. You can visit their website: www.gov.uk/student-ﬁnance or call 0845 300 50 90.

In addition there are other loans and grants that may be available to help you to pay for your time at college, which may cost less than you think. These include: • Living Cost Loan • Living Cost Grant

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However, if you have to pay your own fees many students will be eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. See the Student Finance website for more details www.gov.uk/student-ﬁnance Fees for part-time programmes which are not invoiced to an employer can be paid in instalments or by credit/debit card.

Additional support • Access to Learning Funds (ALF) Access to Learning Funds may be available to help you if you are experiencing ﬁnancial hardship. All full and part-time Higher Education students are welcome to apply although funds are limited. If you are eligible for a student loan, you must have taken out your maximum entitlement before applying for Access to Learning Funds.

Getting help • Equivalent or Lower Level Qualiﬁcations (ELQ) Students who already have a Higher Education qualiﬁcation are unlikely to be able to access a loan for fees from the Student Loan Company. Please see the SCC or the U-GOV website for more information or contact one of our Student Finance Advisers in the Advice Shop.

Our Student Finance Advisers, located in The Advice Shop, can provide detailed guidance on all aspects of the funding system, including beneﬁts, eligibility and other information on educational charities and grants. Contact them on 01603 773 062 or via The Advice Shop on 01603 773 773.

• Supplementary Grants • Disabled Students’ Allowance The Disabled Students’ Allowance is available to assist students who incur additional study costs due to their disability. For more information contact Student Finance England or Curriculum Services at City College Norwich on 01603 773 493.

A number of other sources of funding are available, including ng arents Adult Dependants’ Grant, Parents Learning Allowance,and Childcare dcare Grant. Details of all of these are available from the College’s e’s Student Finance Advisers or from Student Finance England. ergency The College also has an emergency loan facility to help students whose loan is late or delayed.

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Embarking on a foundation degree at City College Norwich has given me the flexibility to gain practical work experience, further my educational studies and grow as an individual in an environment where the teachers care about your progression and aspirations. ns.

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Accommodation in Norwich Living in your own accommodation can be a deﬁning experience for many students. Unfortunately, we no longer have accommodation on the College campus. Norwich does however have a wide range of choices available for the student market, from bedsits to ﬂats and shared houses.

Private housing in Norwich The most popular area for students is affectionately known as the Golden Triangle, which encompasses Earlham Road, Unthank Road and Colman Road (and unofﬁcially Dereham Road). Properties in this area beneﬁt from great bus links, and residents can enjoy local pubs, shops and takeaways while also being within walking distance of both the College and the attractions of the city centre.

What to look for There are several important factors to consider with accommodation in the private sector: • Most rooms are in houses which share bathroom facilities, although you will ﬁnd some en-suite options. Rents vary, but the average is around £60 to £70 per week exclusive of bills, depending on the size and condition of the rooms and the house. Be prepared to pay more for en-suite. • Utilities are not usually included in the rent, and residents are responsible for dealing with utility providers. Some bedsits and rooms with resident landlords come inclusive of utilities, and the rent for this type of accommodation is often lower too. • You will have a contract – a tenancy agreement – which usually runs for ten months, although some are twelve. When you sign a contract, there will probably be some initial costs such as agency fees or damage deposits.

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Help with private housing Norwich is known for being a student friendly city. If you have problems ﬁnding somewhere to live, or want to discuss any aspect relating to accommodation, The Wellbeing Zone staff hold up to date listings of available accommodation. Call the team on 01603 773 773 or email information@ccn.ac.uk

International students Coming to live and study in the UK can be an enriching experience and the College works hard to make you feel at home. Norwich is a vibrant and cultural city in which to live, learn and work and the College is proud of the supportive community that it has created.

If you or a relative are already living in Norfolk, it is recommended that you make an appointment to meet our international adviser so that you can be guided through the process of becoming an international student at City College Norwich.

International students from all over the world have been coming to City College Norwich to study for over 30 years. City College Norwich is known for its friendly atmosphere and its supportive staff. You will interact with a mix of people from those who were born in Norfolk and have never ventured further aﬁeld, to those who have travelled the world and are now settled here.

Visas

To make the experience as rewarding and enjoyable as possible, we have a dedicated International Adviser who can help with your choice of course, application and immigration procedures. While here in Norwich and studying at City College Norwich, our international adviser will take a keen interest in your welfare, helping with visa renewals, fees and other ﬁnancial matters, and any personal issues.

Please note that if you require a student visa to study in the UK you must study on a full-time basis. To discover if you need a visa go to www.ukba-homeofﬁce.gov.uk/ visas-immigration/studying

International student fees For Tier4 students, there is a £3,000 deposit before a CAS (Conﬁrmation of acceptance for studies) can be issued for a visa application to the UK Border Agency. The remainder of the fees are payable in three further instalments. For students already in the UK, 25% of the fee is payable on enrolment, followed by a three further instalments. If the visa application is refused, we will retain a £50 administration fee.

Further information and advice Languages All of the teaching and assessment on our Higher Education programmes is conducted in English. Any applicant whose ﬁrst language is not English should be able to demonstrate sufﬁcient competence and ability to take instruction in English. We will look for an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each element, or equivalent as a minimum entry requirement.

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The British Council website (www.educationuk.org) and UKCISA – the UK Council for International Student Affairs (www.ukcisa.org.uk) both provide free information and advice about programmes, visas, immigration, ﬁnance and fees. You can also check out our website, www.ccn.ac.uk, and click on the overseas button on the home page where you will ﬁnd the latest up to date information on living and studying in Norwich, including programme fees. Alternatively, contact The Advice Shop on +44 (0)1603 773 773. 19

Norwich: a ﬁne city We know that where you study can be as big a decision as what subject you choose. Whether you are wondering whether to stay local or to make a move away from home, you’ll be looking for a college that offers opportunities for living as well as learning.

When you join our community you become part of the fabric of this welcoming, busy, beautiful and growing city.

A student city No fewer than four HE institutions are well established in Norwich. As well as City College Norwich, there is our partner organisation the University of East Anglia, plus the Norwich University of the Arts and also the agricultural specialist, Easton College. This creates a large, friendly and active student community, which is reﬂected in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

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On the map

Norfolk

Shopping

Norwich is at the centre of a travel network which connects it to all of the towns and villages in the region and onwards to London, the Midlands, the Northern counties and beyond.

Norwich is in the heart of Norfolk, one of the most beautiful counties in the UK.

Norwich has been voted one of the top ten shopping destinations in the country, so we are not making an idle boast when we say we have everything you could need, right here on your doorstep.

London is less than two hours away by a direct train service, which leaves Norwich every thirty minutes. You can also get there by a non-stop coach service, run by National Express from the bus station in the city centre. Heading north, you can be in Leeds in less than three and a half hours by joining the East Coast main line, or Newcastle in under four; less than you might think, which is great for travelling here as well as getting out and about while you study. Norwich International Airport is a hub for Flybe, which operates ﬂights across the UK, with KLM offering direct ﬂights to Amsterdam Schiphol and connections to the rest of world.

Living here, you will be close to the Broads, the network of quiet waterways that welcomes sailors, cyclists, paddlers and walkers all year round. Sipping a drink at a riverside pub can be a perfect break from your studies and hiring a boat for a day out with friends is a great way to celebrate your results in the summer. In Norfolk we have so much coastline we almost take it for granted. The bigger towns attract the tourists in the summer, but there is always space on one of our vast beaches to ﬂy a kite or pitch up for a picnic. To ﬁnd out what’s going on today, visit one of these websites: www.visitnorwich.co.uk www.visitnorfolk.co.uk www.nnfestival.org.uk www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk www.outlineonline.co.uk

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With no out-of-town shopping mall in the county, the focus has remained on Norwich as the main shopping destination for the region. Two large malls and a pedestrianised central area have attracted all of the high street favourites to the city and in the Norwich Lanes – a thriving cluster of narrow medieval streets – you will find lots of boutique shops that are unique to us. The colourful outdoor market in Norwich is the largest of its type in Britain and is supplemented with regular specialist events like a French market in the summer months. Craft fairs, antiques sales and flea markets find their places alongside flagship department stores like House of Fraser, giving as diverse a range of retail opportunities as your NUS student discount card could wish for.

Nightlife

Arts and culture

Sport

The claim that Norwich has a pub for every day of the year may no longer be true, but you’ll still be spoilt for choice. Pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants can be found throughout the city, with centres of activity in the Cathedral Quarter and at Riverside.

The focal point of the cultural year in Norwich has become the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. Clustered around two weeks in May, the Festival brings the entire city to life involving all of the main venues as well as some brought in for the occasion. Free events in the parks and open spaces draw huge crowds and offer an excellent excuse to grab a bag of our local favourite Kettle crisps, sit back and enjoy.

You won’t have to look far in Norwich to ﬁnd a proud supporter of Norwich City, our Premiership football team. The stadium at Carrow Road gives a chance to see any one of the country’s ﬁnest teams in action, with sell out crowds for every game.

The live music scene is particularly active, with the Nick Rayns LCR venue attracting huge crowds to big name bands, with recent acts including Rizzle Kicks, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and The Vaccines. Radio 1 DJ Greg James launched his career among the musicians of Norwich, honing his broadcasting skills on the student radio station Livewire. Norwich also has nightclubs, pubs with great DJs, gourmet restaurants and a world famous beer festival. There are several theatres, with programmes packed with acts straight from West End runs and international tours, plus a number of popular smaller venues which offer an eclectic mix of local acts from theatre to dance and comedy. Then there are the cinemas, with no fewer than three multiplexes in the city, plus a newly refurbished independent cinema, Cinema City, which screens ‘art house’ ﬁlms as well as the usual blockbusters.

It isn’t just the Festival though: you can see world class art installations all year round at the Norman Foster designed Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and the UEA Literary Festival has an international reputation for bringing top authors to the city to talk about their work. Norwich’s rich history is visible everywhere you go in the city. The Castle was built by the Normans 900 years ago and we have not one, but two cathedrals. The city walls are still very much in evidence and the main streets in Norwich are full of medieval buildings. More recent additions have included The Forum, which has quickly become a focal point for the city and houses a bar, café, digital gallery and restaurant as well as the central library and tourist information centre.

If you like your nightlife to stretch for a whole weekend, we have the Latitude festival on our doorstep, the V Festival not far away in Chelmsford and new events joining the calendar every year.

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If you prefer taking a more active role, the College has great facilities for you to make the most of. As well as our own Gym on campus, you can take advantage of the discounted educational rate at UEA Sports park whose facilities include an Olympic size pool, outdoor track, indoor arena, outdoor pitches, a climbing wall, squash courts and a full programme of ﬁtness activities. Norfolk’s geography makes it ideal for cycling enthusiasts and 10% of the working population of Norwich often cycles to work. This is well above the national average and something we are encouraging wherever possible, with cycle racks and showers available for use on all of our campuses. If you take your fresh air on two feet rather than two wheels, there is a popular Parkrun for runners who like a non-competitive way to track their form.

Entry Requirements Higher Education can be demanding and we are keen to make sure everyone is well prepared for their studies. Entry requirements set a level of education or experience that we advise is needed for people to get the most from their course.

Qualifications You will usually need to be aged 18 or over and have obtained (or be in the process of obtaining) an appropriate qualification. City College Norwich is committed to providing a higher level progression route for all of its level 3 further education programmes. As a general guide, the most commonly acceptable qualifications are as follows: • A and AS Levels • BTEC National Diplomas/ Certificates • New Diplomas • An Access to Higher Education Certificate • Key and/or Functional Skills at Level 3 • Qualifications equivalent to the above It is worth remembering that if you already hold an HND, HNC or Foundation Degree qualification you may be eligible to enrol on one of our articulated progression route programmes and begin working towards a BA or BSc Honours Degree.

Interview While many programmes will insist on some speciﬁc entry qualiﬁcations or other criteria (such as passing an audition or test of written English) all applicants for Higher Education programmes will be offered an interview to determine your interpretation, motivation and commitment to the programme. This interview is often, and especially for mature learners, the key deciding factor in our admissions process.

Mature students Many of our mature learners come to City College Norwich after a break from education; some have few – if any – formal qualifications, but this is not necessarily a barrier. In these circumstances we take the time to assess whether the applicant has sufficient relevant experience that we could consider to be equivalent to the qualifications needed.

Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) If you have gained qualiﬁcations at an appropriate level that are relevant to the programme or have relevant experience gained in a work-based or vocational setting, you may be given credit, and possibly exemption, from certain elements of the programme. Claims for APL or APEL must be made and resolved before joining a programme, so be sure to ask at your interview if you think this could apply to you.

Access to Higher Education Access programmes are an alternative to traditional entry qualiﬁcations and provide excellent preparation for mature students who wish to move on to Higher Education programmes. Evidence shows that mature students who take this route do well. Full details of our Access programmes can be found on pages 29 to 35 of this prospectus.

For details of the UCAS tariff points system visit www.ucas.com

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How to apply How to apply

UCAS Tariff points

Generally, if the programme you wish to apply for is a full-time programme you should apply through UCAS (but always check – each programme in this prospectus shows a guide to the appropriate application method). Applications for full time HE study should be made through the UCAS system, unless you are an NHS employee applying for Health Studies. If you are an NHS employee who is applying for Health Studies, please speak to your Training Manager. Your application will be made through your Training Manager.

The UCAS Tariff is the system for allocating points to qualifications used for entry to Higher Education. Each HE programme at City College Norwich has an associated tariff which is used as a guide for entry. You should contact the relevant programme admission tutor at the time of application to confirm the precise entry requirements and level of tariff points. If you are applying for a degree, you can also find the number of tariff points needed for each programme by visiting the City College Norwich pages on the UCAS website: www.ucas.ac.uk

Applications for progression to an Honours Degree should be made via UCAS, unless you are already studying on an HND or foundation degree programme at City College Norwich. In this case, you should apply directly using the application form. For other full-time Higher Education programmes, please apply through UCAS. For Access to HE courses please apply through City College Norwich. UCAS can be contacted at: UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane Cheltenham Gloucester GL52 3LZ

The UCAS tariff, together with the following information, should be taken as a general guide only. As a general rule a minimum of 40 points for HND programmes and 80 points for Degree programmes from 6/12 unit awards is expected, but you should note that some programmes will request additional points. Unless otherwise stated, wherever reference is made to GCSE passes, only grades A, B or C will be accepted. GCE O Level passes (grades A, B, or C) are still acceptable, as are CSE grade one passes. For degree level programmes

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we accept vocational A Levels and BTEC National Certificate / Diploma as equivalent to three A Levels and as satisfying general entry requirements. We also accept College Certificates awarded to those who have completed Access programmes to a certain standard. For HNC programmes we accept one A Level / vocational A Level; or BTEC National Certificate; or College Access Certificate. For Foundation Degrees, entry requirements are more flexible. Please see the individual programme information for more details.

Functional skills

Programme contacts

Further advice

City College Norwich has embedded functional skills into its post-16 curriculum and is committed to fully recognising students’ achievements in assessing their applications.

Once you have applied for a programme we will write to you with contact details for your programme’s admissions tutor. They will be able to answer any questions or worries you might have prior to starting your programme and will be able to let you know what to expect as your application progresses.

If you have further questions that this prospectus is unable to answer prior to making your application please contact The Advice Shop in the ﬁrst instance on 01603 773 773 or email information@ccn.ac.uk to be put in touch with an appropriate adviser.

However, in some cases programmes may have more speciﬁc requirements which will be made clear while your application is being considered.

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I have pleased my teachers with my dedication, hard work and good exam results. In City College Norwich, teachers have always been patient and ready to help me as much as they can. HUI TONG JIAO

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CONTENTS

29 Access to Higher Education

Humanities

Art and Design

Business Management

BA (Hons) English with Cultural Studies BA (Hons) English and Psychology in Society

BA (Hons) Psychology with Sociology

Creative Writing

Humanities and Social Sciences

Natural Sciences

Science for Health Practitioners

Business Management

Creative Arts

FdA Business Management

FdA Arts and Wellbeing

BA (Hons) Business Management (one year top-up)

BA (Hons) Creative Practices and Enterprise (one year top-up)

BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (one year top-up)

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance)

BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)

Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)

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Health and 53 Community Studies

Hospitality and Tourism

FdA Dementia Care 54

FdA Hospitality Management

FdA Early Years

FdSc Health Studies

FdSc Mental Health Practice

FdA Management of Culinary Arts

FdA Public Services

FdA Travel and 69 Tourism Management

BA (Hons) Leadership in Public Services (one year top-up)

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (one year top-up)

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) Applied Social Work

FdA Leisure and 67 Events Management 68

Sports

75 Construction and Engineering

FdSc Sport, Health and Exercise

BTEC HND Civil Engineering

BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Health and Exercise (one year top-up)

BTEC HND Construction and the Built Environment

BTEC HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering

BTEC HND Mechanical Engineering

BA (Hons) Hospitality, 70 Tourism and Event Management (one year top-up)

Diploma/Certificate 64 of Higher Education in Social Care Practice

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HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

NOT READY TO PROGRESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION JUST YET? Access programmes are an ideal alternative to traditional entry qualifications and provide excellent preparation for mature students who wish to move on to Higher Education programmes.

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College is a very supportive and friendly place to learn. I have enjoyed making friends and making my career plans come true. I was thrilled when my hard work paid off and I got my university place. Studying at College helped me get there!

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How to apply: CCN code A1096

Study mode: Full time, two to three days per week

Duration: One year

Access to Higher Education: Art and Design This ever popular programme allows you the opportunity to fully develop your skills in Art and Design across a range of media and prepares you for entry to Higher Education study or work in the industry. Programme description

Progression

An ideal blend of practical, hands-on work delivered alongside a knowledge and application of the theoretical. The course is broken into three stages – an overall introduction, thematic, self-elected projects and a ﬁnal major project. You will enhance practical skills and critical awareness and evaluation across a range of media.

Who is this for? This programme has been designed speciﬁcally for students aged 19 or above with a mature approach to learning who wish to return to education at a higher level but who lack any formal qualiﬁcations.

Methods of teaching and learning You will spend two days a week in our well-equipped studios working with enthusiastic and committed tutors. The programme will be delivered through a mix of lectures, discussion groups, essays and practical work.

Assessment

Entry requirements • No formal experience or qualiﬁcations are needed. A key part of this process is to determine that you are working at the right level and have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to cope with the programme. • For acceptance on to the Access to HE programmes, you will need to convince us that you have the determination to succeed and the academic skills to be able to cope with the work. Art skills will need to be demonstrated by presenting a portfolio.

Your work will be assessed throughout the programme both internally and by an external moderator. The Contextual Studies units are assessed through essays, presentations and practical work.

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How to apply: CCN code A0054

Study mode: Full time, two to three days per week

Duration: One year

Access to Higher Education: Business Management

Course description

Progression

Students are required to participate in an intensive period of study which will cover nine units over one year. Skills will be developed in: written and spoken English, Presentation Skills, Information Technology, Maths, Leadership, and Employability and Job Skills. Modules include: Financial Awareness, Critical Thinking and Business Presentation, Managing People, Business Information Technology Skills, Accounts, and Leadership and Marketing.

• Access to HE programmes are designed for people going onto degree programmes, or equivalent either here at City College Norwich or elsewhere. The intensive nature of our Access programmes makes them very acceptable as Higher Education entry qualiﬁcations. Students who have completed this programme have progressed onto Foundation and Bachelor degrees at City College Norwich and Business Degrees and Accounting Programmes at other universities. • Students have progressed onto: business; administration; marketing; international buying; accounts and ﬁnance and management amongst other professions.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

This programme gives students an insight across the various departments within Business and Management. It will help develop students’ skills and knowledge to apply a range of theories into practice.

Entry requirements Methods of teaching and learning The course is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

Assessment

• No formal experience or qualiﬁcations are needed. A key part of this process is to determine that you are working at the right level and have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to cope with the programme. • For acceptance on to the Access to HE programmes, you will need to convince us that you have the determination to succeed and the academic skills to be able to cope with the work.

Your work will be assessed throughout the programme both internally and by an external moderator. Methods will include oral presentations, written assignments, and time constrained tests.

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How to apply: CCN code A0061

Study mode: Full-time

Duration: One year

Access to Higher Education: Creative Writing This programme is structured to initially give learners diverse writing experiences, and then to encourage individual specialisation along one of two strands: writing for performance or writing for publication. Course description

Progression

Students will acquire the following core skills: knowledge of genres, literary and social contexts, critical awareness and close-reading skills. The course will also help you to develop these skills within contemporary and popular forms: song lyrics, children’s ﬁction, writing for the web and games. Furthermore, whether traditional or contemporary, the delivery method will focus on the experimental.

• Access to HE programmes are designed for people going on to degree programmes, or equivalent either here at City College Norwich or elsewhere. The intensive nature of our Access programmes makes them very acceptable as Higher Education entry qualiﬁcations. • Students who have successfully completed this programme have gone on to complete BA Hons English (with Cultural Studies or Psychology in Society), BA Hons Psychology (with Society) and one of the many Business Degrees at City College Norwich. Many have also gone onto complete Bachelor Degrees at University of East Anglia in Science and Education and this is also a progression route towards a Postgraduate Certiﬁcate in Education.

Methods of teaching and learning The programme is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

Assessment Your work will be assessed throughout the programme both internally and by an external moderator. Methods will include oral presentations, written assignments, and time constrained tests.

Entry requirements • No experience or formal qualiﬁcations are needed. A key part of this process is to determine that you are working at the right level and have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to cope with the programme. • For acceptance on to the Access to HE programmes, you will need to convince us that you have the determination to succeed and the academic skills to be able to cope with the work.

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How to apply: CCN code A2565

Study mode: Full time, two to three days per week

Duration: One year

Access to Higher Education: Humanities and Social Sciences

Course description

Progression

Each of the chosen subjects is studied in depth and with particular key focuses; Cultural Studies on the representation of class, gender/sexuality, and ethnicity in contemporary popular culture; English on close reading, literary analysis and critical review; Government and Politics on Physical processes and the distribution of power; History on Henry VIII and the Reformation; Sociology on Contemporary Global Society; and Psychology on Methods and Perspectives in the ﬁeld. All courses will give you a broad understanding of your chosen areas.

• Access to HE programmes are designed for people going on to degree programmes, or equivalent either here at City College Norwich or elsewhere. The intensive nature of our Access programmes makes them very acceptable as Higher Education entry qualiﬁcations. • Students who have successfully completed this programme have gone on to complete Humanities and Business Degrees at City College Norwich. Many have also gone on to complete Bachelor Degrees at University of East Anglia in Science and Education and this is also a progression route towards a Postgraduate Certiﬁcate in Education.

Methods of teaching and learning The course is classroom based but lecturers use a variety of teaching methods in order to prepare students for degree level study.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

This programme has been designed to introduce and develop skills and knowledge within Humanities and Social Sciences. In this programme, you will choose three main subjects from the following list: Cultural Studies; English; Government & Politics; History; Psychology; and Sociology.

Assessment Assessment will be varied (essays, documentbased questions, examinations, presentations, reports and research). Each main subject offers 3 or 4 units which are all assessed.

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How to apply: CCN code A1129

Study mode: Full time, two to three days per week

Duration: One year

Access to Higher Education: Natural Sciences The programme provides a sound foundation for studying science at a higher level through the study of fundamental biological, chemical and mathematical principles and developing your understanding of scientiﬁc methods and critical approaches to ‘facts’, data and theories. Course description

Assessment

Practical work is an important part of the programme as this is the basis of all scientiﬁc enquiries. As a basis for this work and for students’ future study and employment, there is also a strong element of study skills and computer literacy. This course covers Biology, Chemistry, Experimental Methods, General Science, Environmental Science, Study Skills and a Dissertation. The broad-based Access to HE Science programme will qualify you to study for a wide range of science-based degrees, giving you an excellent academic background as well as practical laboratory skills.

Assessment methods include practical assessments, problem solving exercises, examinations and essays.

Progression • Access to HE programmes are designed for people going on to degree programmes, or equivalent either here at City College Norwich or elsewhere. The intensive nature of our Access programmes makes them very acceptable as Higher Education entry qualiﬁcations. Many students successfully completing this programme have gone on to complete Bachelor Degrees at University of East Anglia and other Higher Education providers. • Students have progressed into Pharmaceuticals, Ecology or Medicine amongst other professions.

Entry requirements Methods of teaching and learning The course is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

• We like to encourage students with the equivalent of GCSE Grade C and above in Maths and English; however if you have grades lower than this you can still apply but we would encourage you to retake these qualiﬁcations at the same time. • For acceptance on to the Access to HE programmes, you will need to convince us that you have the determination to succeed and the academic skills to be able to cope with the work.

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How to apply: CCN code A0005

Study mode: Full time, two to three days per week

Duration: One year

Access to Higher Education: Science for Health Practitioners

Course description

Progression

This pathway has been developed speciﬁcally to suit the needs of those wanting to move on to a degree in a healthrelated area. The course is made up of the following subjects: Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Health Studies, General Science, Study Skills and a Dissertation. The Dissertation will allow you to develop your interest in any of these areas.

• Access to HE programmes are designed for people going on to degree programmes, or equivalent either here at City College Norwich or elsewhere. The intensive nature of our Access programmes makes them very acceptable as Higher Education entry qualiﬁcations. • Students successfully completing this programme have gone on to undertake Foundation Degrees in Health Studies or Mental Health, Bachelor Degrees in Applied Social Work and Diploma in Social Care Practice. Additionally we have seen past students’ progress to careers in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Midwifery and Occupational Therapy.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

This broad-based programme will provide a sound foundation to study on a wide range of science-based degrees, particularly those relating to health care. This programme will give you an excellent academic foundation for Higher Education and a range of practical laboratory skills.

Entry requirements Methods of teaching and learning The programme is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

Assessment Assessment methods include practical assessments, problem solving exercises, examinations and essays.

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Deciding to undertake the BA (Hons) English and Psychology in Society degree was by far the best decision I have ever made. I had no idea of what to expect initially, but the modules turned out to be exciting and stimulating and really provide you with an in-depth and amazing experience of Higher Education. In addition to this the degree provides some exemplary lecturers whose teaching and support proved to be invaluable for my success.

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How to apply: UCAS code Q3L6 CCN code F4134 (FT) or G4135 (PT)

Study mode: Full time or part time

Duration: Three years full time or four years part time

BA (Hons) English with Cultural Studies This programme explores and deconstructs works of literature and popular culture in their cultural context. Course description

Assessment

The content of this programme, and the way in which it is taught, is designed to give you ﬂexibility and choice in your learning. Modules include: genre and period based studies, creative writing and analysis of ﬁlm, television and critical theory. Recent texts have included Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Art Spiegelman’s Maus.

Assessment methods include examinations, essays, oral presentations, dissertations, creative work and projects.

Who is this for? While you are on this programme you will acquire breadth and depth of subject knowledge and understanding. You will be encouraged to develop and use the appropriate investigative, analytical and practical skills that employers expect of graduates. These are the transferable intellectual and personal skills related to your personal and working lives and to your future career intentions and aspirations.

Methods of teaching and learning Teaching techniques used include lectures (including guest speakers), small group sessions or seminars, tutorials, workshops, visits to historical sites, theatre trips and home study.

Progression • Students have moved on to PGCE or other teacher training courses. Others have gone on complete Masters degrees and doctorates. • Graduates may wish to move into teaching, journalism, public relations, marketing or publishing.

Entry requirements • We attract students from varied backgrounds and encourage them to reach their full potential. A minimum of 160 tariff points is usually required but we have no standard offer as we take into account your reference, motivation and commitment to the course, as well as any projected or actual A level grades or qualiﬁcations. • We welcome students from Access Diplomas and applicants will be invited to interview. Please note that you must apply for this course through UCAS.

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How to apply: UCAS code QC38 CCN code F3962 (FT) or G3961 (PT)

BA (Hons) English and Psychology in Society

Study mode:

Course description

Assessment

The content of this programme, and the way in which it is taught, are designed to give you ﬂexibility and choice in your learning. The English component focuses on the development of analytical skills exploring structures and meaning within a variety of literary works while the Psychology and Sociology modules use a range of approaches to the study of human behaviour.

The team uses a range of assessment methods to establish that you have achieved the outcomes for this programme. These include examinations, essays, oral presentations, reports, creative work, dissertations and projects.

Who is this for? While you are on this course you will acquire breadth and depth of subject knowledge and understanding. You will be encouraged to develop and use the appropriate investigative, analytical and practical skills that employers expect of graduates. These are the transferable intellectual and personal skills related to your personal and working lives and to your future career intentions and aspirations.

Methods of teaching and learning Teaching techniques include lectures (including guest speakers), small group sessions or seminars, tutorials, workshops, visits to theatres, art galleries, conferences, ﬁeld trips and home study.

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Progression • Graduates from the course have embarked on research careers by undertaking Masters and PhD. programmes of study at other institutions • Past students have gone into a variety of careers including teaching, research, librarianship, publishing, local radio, management and administration, mental health nursing and health and social care.

Entry requirements • We attract students from varied backgrounds and encourage them to reach their full potential. A minimum of 160 tariff points is usually required but we have no standard offer as we take into account yourr references, motivation and commitment to the course, as well as any projected orr actual A level grades or qualiﬁcations. • We welcome students from Access Diplomas and applicants will be invited to o interview. Please note that you must apply ply for this course through UCAS.

Duration: Three years full time or four years part time

External Examiner Programme Feedback mixed cohort “ The resulted in a lively and enthusiastic group willing to contribute to class discussions, so the diversity of study backgrounds may well contribute to new perspectives.

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The BA (hons) English and Psychology in Society degree opened my mind to a whole new way of thinking. It really does take you on a learning journey – from the Renaissance to the psychological study of human behaviour; it’s absolutely fascinating!

HANNAH GARRY

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HUMANITIES.

This programme provides a grounding in Psychology combined with the study of English Literature.

Full time or part time

How to apply: UCAS code C880 CCN code F0021

Study mode: Full time

Duration: Three years

BA (Hons) Psychology with Sociology This programme explores psychological theories, concepts and current debates, linked to social structures such as family, class and ethnicity. Course description

Assessment

The content of this programme, and the way in which it is taught, is designed to give you ﬂexibility and choice in your learning. Modules include cognitive psychology, social psychology, understanding society, social and cultural identity, behaviour change and perspectives on health.

You will be assessed by a variety of techniques, including essay-writing, examinations, seminar work, oral presentations both as part of a group and as an individual, learning journals, workshops, research projects, a dissertation, personal development plans and work-based learning.

Who is this for?

Progression

While you are on this programme you will acquire breadth and depth of subject knowledge and understanding. You will be encouraged to develop and use the appropriate investigative, analytical and practical skills that employers expect of graduates. These are the transferable intellectual and personal skills related to your personal and working lives and to your future career intentions and aspirations.

• Graduates of this course might wish to follow a further course of study which could include masters level study or PhD research. • At the end of this programme students are in a very good position to sit the qualifying exams for British Psychological Society accreditation. Graduates might seek to follow a career in social services, education, youth work, probation, general management or human resources.

Methods of teaching and learning Teaching techniques used on this course include lectures, including guest speakers, small group sessions or seminars, tutorials, workshops and home study.

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External Examiner Programme Feedback doubt, the “ Without highly experienced staff have good procedures in place to assess and moderate work, and evidence of this became clear when I examined the work, and was conﬁrmed by the individual staff members with whom I have spoken. The assessment is similar to that at other psychology departments and of high quality. I was particularly impressed by the feedback to students, this is done in an absolutely fantastic way, very thorough and complete.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) Business Management (one year top-up) Page 43 BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (one year top-up) Page 44 BA (Hons) Business Management Page 45 BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) Page 46 BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) Page 47

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I have thoroughly enjoyed my 5 years at City College Norwich. I joined not knowing what to expect but within a few hours of my first day I was comfortable. I have had some incredible times and experiences from coming to City College Norwich; many good times with both other students and lecturers.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

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I have enjoyed being part of a college where every person matters and the relationships built with lecturers and staff is unique and excellent! Staying at City College Norwich was the best choice of my life!!

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BEN RINGER

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How to apply: UCAS code N200 CCN code F4028

Study mode: Full time, one day each week

Duration: Two years

Foundation Degree (FdA) Business Management This programme has been designed to offer higher level training to business professionals, working in close partnership with employers. Course description

Assessment

This well recognised qualiﬁcation will develop both your technical and knowledge based entrepreneurial skills and transferable business skills. Modules include marketing of products and services, business law, operations management, managing people in organisations, project management, environmental management and business information systems.

Assessment methods include assignments, projects, presentations and examinations.

Who is this for? This Foundation Degree has been developed in consultation with local employers and has been designed to be the ideal ﬁrst level Higher Education qualiﬁcation for those who are in work and are interested in a general management or business administration career. The emphasis on skills for work means that this is a truly vocational programme.

Methods of teaching and learning

Progression • Students could continue within Higher Education. Options include the BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Leadership and Management at the College. • Students commonly ﬁnd employment in the business and public sectors or progress into and through supervisory and management roles.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have gained one A level with three GCSEs including English and Maths, GNVQ or BTEC National Diploma/ Certiﬁcate, or relevant New Diploma. • We welcome applications from mature students (over 21) who have relevant work experience and/or other non-standard qualiﬁcations.

During the programme the principle methods of teaching and learning will be lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

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External Examiner Programme Feedback teaching has “ The given students a ﬁne appreciation of the practical relevance of academic studies.

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How to apply: UCAS code N101

BA (Hons) Business Management

CCN code F5323

(one year top-up from Foundation Degree)

Study mode:

This programme will advance your knowledge of business principles and practices by building on skills developed on a Foundation Degree.

Duration:

Course description

Assessment

The programme will develop your skills in leadership and management as well as enabling you to work more efﬁciently and effectively. It will also teach you to consider how an organisation functions, to review performance and manage the career progression of other team members.

Your work on this programme will be assessed by a number of methods including coursework, project work and examination.

The aim of this programme is to equip you with a wide range of knowledge and practical skills that will enable you to succeed in a business environment. This course is just as relevant for students who would like to move into the public sector as the private sector, or for those who would like to become self employed.

Methods of teaching and learning We will use a wide variety of teaching techniques including lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and home study.

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Progression • Many of our students have gone on to achieve further qualiﬁcations such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies or a related masters programme. • Graduates with management skills are increasingly highly prized by employers.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

Who is this for?

Full time

Entry requirements • This programme is designed for students who have achieved 240 credits from a suitable Foundation Degree and would like to top-up their learning to achieve a BA (Hons) qualiﬁcation. • Students applying with a similar business related degree to the one awarded at this College will need to successfully complete our Accredited Prior Learning (APL) process.

City College Norwich is a great place to study. dy. It provides fantastic facilities and the ease of access to information is second to none. There is always someone to turn to for support, ort, whether it be a tutor or a member of the advice shop, help is never far away. JONATHAN LUMB

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How to apply: UCAS code N201 CCN code F0013

Study mode: Full time

Duration: One year

BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (one year top-up from Foundation degree) This programme has been designed to develop leadership and management knowledge and skills in a realistic work related context. Course description

Assessment

The overarching goal of this programme is to provide students with a programme of learning opportunities which will develop their leadership and management knowledge and skills in the workplace. Modules include leadership and building skills in others.

Assessment activities are based on the reality of your workplace and employers have contributed to the development of the activities. There will also be exams.

Who is this for? The programme develops the student’s own work based leadership and management capabilities in areas which improve personal and organisational (public, private, not-for-profit, large, small, national) efficiency and effectiveness. In addition it will build leadership and management knowledge and skills through reflection and training of others in the work place.

Methods of teaching and learning This programme is delivered using lectures, seminars, workshops (including for the dissertation project), online learning materials, assignments, workplace material and work experience.

Progression • Successful completion of this course enables students to progress to postgraduate study, for instance the Diploma in Management Studies or Masters level programmes at UEA or elsewhere. • The programme offers career progression to managers and leaders and enhancement of lifelong learning skills, as well as possible endorsement through further professional accreditation.

Entry requirements • Applicants will normally have 240 credits from a Foundation Degree (or equivalent) with appropriate knowledge and skills and relevant work experience. • Those applying from outside the College will be asked to complete our Accredited Prior Learning (APL) process before a ﬁnal acceptance can be agreed.

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How to apply: UCAS code N102 CCN code F4399

Study mode: Full time, two or three days each week plus home study

Duration: Three years

BA (Hons) This programme offers a detailed insight into business management techniques and is a widely recognised qualiﬁcation in the workplace. Course description

Assessment

Key features of this programme include opportunities to visit businesses and meet and talk to entrepreneurs. Students recently visited businesses in New York. Modules of study include ﬁnancial resources, business information systems, digital marketing, project management, consumer behaviour, operations management, managing people in organisations, global business, creative enterprise, developing business enterprise and strategic management.

Assessment methods include assignments, projects, presentations and some examinations.

Who is this for? This degree programme will extend knowledge and experience of business management principles and practice to a higher level. It is equally appropriate if you are looking for a career in the private and public sector or for those considering developing their own business venture.

Methods of teaching and learning The programme is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

External Examiner Programme Feedback

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Business Management

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Progression • You could consider specialist postgraduate qualifications according to your own career aspirations. This could include Masters level study or PhD research. • Our past students have followed careers in marketing, personnel (HRM), accounts and finance, financial services, management and teaching, as well as entering the public services including the Police.

Entry requirements You will normally need 120 UCAS points from A levels, OCR Diploma in Administration, BTEC National Diploma or Certiﬁcate, or equivalent. Other criteria such as relevant work experience (subject to interview) may be considered.

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How to apply: UCAS code N102 CCN code F4400

Study mode: Full time, two or three days each week plus home study

Duration: Three years

BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance) This programme offers a detailed insight into business management techniques and is a widely recognised qualiﬁcation in the workplace. Course description

Assessment

Key features of this course include opportunities to visit businesses and meet and talk to entrepreneurs. Modules include digital marketing, managing people in organisations and strategic management plus specialist modules in accountancy (subject to demand).

Assessment methods include assignments, projects, presentations and some examinations.

Who is this for? This degree programme is designed for those who want to take their knowledge and experience of business management principles and practice to a higher level. It also incorporates a specialised pathway which gives a detailed insight into accounting and ﬁnancial management within business.

Methods of teaching and learning The course is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

Progression • You could consider specialist postgraduate qualifications according to your own career aspirations. Graduates have gone on to qualify with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Financial Services qualification, Masters level study or PhD Research. • Our past students have followed careers in marketing, personnel (HRM), accounts and finance, financial services, management and teaching, as well as entering the public services including the Police.

Entry requirements You will normally need 120 UCAS points from A levels, OCR Diploma in Administration, BTEC National Diploma or Certiﬁcate, or equivalent. We will discuss the most suitable programme for you to take at your interview. Other criteria such as relevant work experience (subject to interview) may be considered.

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How to apply: UCAS code N102

BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) This programme offers a detailed insight into business management techniques and is a widely recognised qualiﬁcation in the workplace.

CCN code F4168

Study mode: Full time, two or three days each week plus home study

Duration: Three years

Course description

Assessment

Key features of this programme include opportunities to visit businesses and meet and talk to entrepreneurs. Modules of study include ﬁnancial resources, digital marketing, project management, management accounting, managing people in organisations, employment law, developing business leadership and strategic management.

Assessment methods include assignments, projects, presentations and some examinations.

Progression

Entry requirements You will normally need 120 UCAS points from A levels, OCR Diploma in Administration, BTEC National Diploma ma or Certiﬁcate, or equivalent. We will discuss cuss the most suitable programme for you to take at your interview. Other criteria such uch as relevant work experience (subject to interview) may be considered.

Methods of teaching and learning The programme is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

• You could consider specialist postgraduate qualifications according to your own career aspirations. Graduates have gone on to obtain CIPD qualifications, Masters level study or PhD Research. • Our past students have followed careers in marketing, personnel (HRM), accounts and finance, financial services, management and teaching, as well as entering the public services including the Police.

I have enjoyed every part of my learning experience from meeting new people to overcoming my fears of presenting information to a large audience. I received an education from inspired, challenging and caring teachers whose support was second to none.

SOPHIE EMMS

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How to apply: UCAS or CCN code H3879

Study mode: Part time

Duration: Two years

Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) This programme considers key concepts in management theory and practice. It will allow existing managers to excel in their key tasks and functions by introducing them to new thinking and new strategies. Programme description

Assessment

This course prepares you to be a skilled and knowledgeable leader who can inﬂuence people, offer strategic direction, and make good use of ﬁnancial, human and technical resources. The course will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of leadership, organisational change and transformation, and strategic management.

Assessment is by coursework, project and/ or examination.

Who is this for? The Diploma in Management Studies (DMS), is designed for those managers who want to develop and accredit their professional competence and knowledge base.

Methods of teaching and learning The course is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case-studies and self-study.

Progression • The main emphasis of the course is on strategic management. The course provides a broad management development programme which may also gain exemptions from an MBA programme. There is an opportunity to leave at the end of the first year with a Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PG-CIM) if sufficient credit has been achieved. • Successful students can progress to a Masters Degree. The DMS is an established, nationally recognised management development qualification used by companies in the selection of senior managers.

Entry requirements Applicants must either hold a Degree and have at least two years middle management experience, or have ﬁve years middle management experience and pass an interview.

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CREATIVE ARTS Foundation Degree (FdA) Arts and Wellbeing Page 50 BA (Hons) Creative Practices and Enterprise (one year top up from Foundation Degree) Page 51

CREATIVE ARTS.

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I am over half way through completing my degree and fulfilling my dream to become a teacher. Without the support from my peers and lecturers at City College Norwich I would not be where I am today. Doing a degree is hard work and you need a community which can help you through it. City College Norwich offers you that opportunity.

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STACEY CUNNINGHAM

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How to apply: UCAS code W990 CCN code F4672

Study mode: Full time, two days and one evening each week

Duration: Two years

Foundation Degree (FdA) Arts and Wellbeing This unique programme provides exciting opportunities to use art in the community or the health sector to promote wellbeing. Course description

Progression

This course offers a good foundation in visual skills and media, creative thinking, specialist projects and the application of those skills in the workplace. Modules include arts practice, reﬂective analysis and creative problem solving.

• FdA graduates may wish to progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Practices and Enterprise. • This programme will prepare you to move into a number of professional areas, including arts and healthcare, community art, and arts and education.

Who is this for? If you have a keen interest in the visual arts, enjoy meeting challenges with imagination and creativity and working with others to raise their level of self-esteem and conﬁdence then this is the programme for you. You will develop a variety of skills in arts practice, communication and working with diverse client groups in community and health care environments.

Methods of teaching and learning Teaching strategies include practical 2D and 3D workshops, lectures, case studies, tutorials, skills for work, simulations, role plays and demonstrations.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have an Access Certiﬁcate in Art and Design or related area, a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design or related area, or a GNVQ Advanced Art and Design, or two relevant A levels at grade A* - C. In addition we will require evidence of appropriate work experience supported by a demonstrated commitment to pursue a specialist area of study, plus GCSE English Language at Grade A* - C or equivalent. • Mature students may be accepted without formal qualiﬁcations in certain circumstances. You will also be required to provide references and, if accepted, will need to complete a DBS check. An emphasis is placed on a personal interview.

Assessment Each module is assessed separately. Methods include visual portfolio work, project work, coursework, report writing, presentations and observations.

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How to apply: UCAS code N212

This programme offers progression for students with a Foundation Degree in art, media, music, creative writing, textiles and performance. Course description

Assessment

At the centre of the programme is the development of learning and creative skills, as well as developing an understanding of the value of interdisciplinary approaches and networking. Modules include collaboration and planning, entrepreneurship and professional practice.

Assessment is ongoing through tutorials and critiques. Formal assessment will be through practical or written methods, or a combination of both.

Who is this for? This programme will suit those from a wide range of creative disciplines in art, media, music, creative writing, textiles and performance who wish to work alongside other creative artists. A range of visiting speakers from the creative industries will underpin contextual knowledge within the programme.

Methods of teaching and learning This course will be taught through lectures, presentations, seminars, group work, individual tutorials, critiques and self study.

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Progression • Successful graduates have gone on to obtain Postgraduate Certiﬁcate in Education. • Common progression routes from this course include freelance working, self employment or career development with a larger media organisation.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a CCN or UEA Foundation Degree in the creative arts, or a related Foundation Degree in Media or Music, and must also have an interview. • Applicants may also receive credit for prior learning (APL) from completion of up to 240 credits from other HE programmes.

Study mode: Full time

Duration: One year

External Examiner Programme Feedback is to be “ This celebrated by the Institution. The many external contacts that students have nurtured and worked with as part of their studies are to be applauded. I believe the students have had a generally good experience on the course and I know the staff team have had the students’ best interests in mind.

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I have really enjoyed studying again after all these years; it has really opened my desire to learn and I want to carry on – I now have an interest in anything academic! Throughout the course I have met some wonderful people and would thoroughly recommend it.

TRACEY BURNARD

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CREATIVE ARTS.

BA (Hons) Creative Practices and Enterprise (one year top up from Foundation Degree)

CCN code F0011

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JACK THOMPSON

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HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES.

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I’ve really enjoyed my time at the College and come to feel really at home. It has been an excellent learning opportunity; the tutors have offered endless support and always had enthusiasm for what they have been teaching.

FdSc Mental Health Practice Page 57 FdA Public Services Page 58 BA (Hons) Leadership in Public Services (one year top-up) Page 59 BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (one year top-up) Page 60 BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Page 61 BA (Hons) Applied Social Work Page 62 Diploma/Certiﬁcate of Higher Education in Social Care Practice Page 64

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How to apply: UCAS code B741 CCN code F0015

Study mode: Full time, one day each week

Duration: Two years

Foundation Degree (FdA) Dementia Care This programme is ideal for those working in a social care role who wish to develop their career in dementia care settings. Course description

Assessment

This programme has been designed to be the ideal ﬁrst level HE qualiﬁcation for healthcare workers in both public and private sectors. Modules include anatomy and physiology, understanding dementia, innovations in care and the challenge of social inclusion.

Students will be assessed by the development of a portfolio, open book exams, assignments and reports.

Who is this for? This programme is aimed particularly at healthcare assistants and care workers. Flexible study options mean that it is also suitable for people already in work. This well recognised qualiﬁcation will develop both your technical and knowledge based skills and the emphasis on skills for work means that this is a truly vocational programme.

Methods of teaching and learning Students will learn through a variety of techniques, including workshops, lectures, presentations, observation of practice, seminars, group activities and home study.

Progression • Progression to nurse training and programmes leading to other allied healthcare professions are all possible. Degree opportunities also exist within the College. • This qualiﬁcation will assist with ﬁnding work in the health and care sectors, as well as enhancing your ability to progress and contribute effectively to your organisation.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a National Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in a related subject area. • Applications from mature students (21+) who have experience in practice, or other suitable qualiﬁcations, are welcomed.

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How to apply: UCAS code LX53

Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years This programme provides a full introduction to a career working with children. Course description

Assessment

Modules on this programme include children’s learning and development, understanding childhood, early childhood pedagogy and play, children’s learning and technology, working with parents and carers, and health and wellbeing.

Assessment is by assignments, presentations and portfolios.

Study mode: Full time

Duration: Two years

• Students can progress onto the ﬁnal year of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and then apply for initial teacher training programmes or Early Years Professional status training. • Graduates from this programme can expect to access a wide variety of careers, including management of early years settings and local authority work.

This degree programme offers an exciting opportunity for those within the ﬁeld of early years care and education to extend their study at HE level. It also provides further career or qualiﬁcation opportunities for those working with children aged nought to eight years.

Entry requirements Applicants should have sufﬁcient prior experience in childcare or an appropriate level 3 qualiﬁcation and also show the potential for successful study at HE level, commitment to study and work in the sector and commitment to the work-experience component.

Methods of teaching and learning Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, group work, presentations, work-based learning, projects and seminars.

City College Norwich has helped me e to progress further in my career as an n Early Years Professional. From doing the Foundation Degree I have been given a promotion. I look forward to going onto doing the full BA Hons Degree in Childhood Studies next year. MARY JONES

External Examiner Programme Feedback variety of “ The assessments suited to work based learners shows good practice in ensuring that students can capitalise on their day to day experiences and develop their roles as practitioners, and the presentation elements of these assessments give students the opportunity to reﬂect on their experiences.

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Progression

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CCN code F5328

How to apply: UCAS code B900 CCN codes F4371 (FT) or G4371 (PT)

Study mode: Full time and part time

Duration: Two years

Foundation Degree (FdSc) Health Studies This programme is for those who would like to work in the health care sector, in particular healthcare assistants and care workers. Course description

Progression

This well recognised qualiﬁcation will develop both your technical and knowledge based skills. Modules include anatomy and physiology, information in healthcare and ethics and values.

• FdSc graduates have progressed to an Honours degree programme, with articulated progression routes within City College Norwich including Business Management, Leadership and Management with some graduates going on to Bachelor Professional Studies at the University of East Anglia. • This qualiﬁcation will help you to ﬁnd employment in the health and care sectors or enhance your ability to contribute effectively to your organisation and progress into supervisory and management roles.

Who is this for? This programme is aimed particularly at healthcare assistants and care workers, and is designed to offer ﬂexible study options if you are already in work. It has been designed in conjunction with local employers. Those not in employment (paid or unpaid) will be supported by the College in ﬁnding appropriate placements or work-based projects.

Methods of teaching and learning This programme will be delivered through workshops, lectures, presentations, observation of practice, seminars and group activities.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a National Diploma or level 3 qualiﬁcation in a related subject. • All shortlisted applicants are offered an interview and we welcome applications from mature (21+) students who have experience in practice or other suitable qualiﬁcations. • You will need to be employed or have a voluntary placement for two days a week minimum, or the equivalent of this.

Assessment Your work will be assessed via a range of assessment methods including assignments, open book exams, essays, case studies, portfolio and reports.

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External Examiner Programme Feedback feel that the “ Iassessment strategy was well thought out and that an exceptionally high level of guidance was given to the students to help them to succeed. In addition, the internal moderation procedures are also to a very high standard and I feel I must commend the team on the extensive and useful feedback they provide to their students.

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How to apply: UCAS code B760

Foundation Degree (FdSc) Mental Health Practice This programme is ideal for those working in a social care role that wish to develop their career in mental health care settings. Course description

Assessment

This well recognised qualiﬁcation will develop both your technical and knowledge based skill. Modules include communication, the mental health sector, anatomy and physiology, intervention and recovery, deﬁnitions and diagnosis, and science for mental health practice.

Students will be assessed by the development of a portfolio, open book exams, assignments and reports.

This programme is aimed particularly at healthcare assistants, mental health support workers and care workers, and has been designed to offer ﬂexible study options if you are already in work. It has been designed in conjunction with local employers and those not in employment (paid or unpaid) will be supported by the College in ﬁnding appropriate placements or work based projects.

Methods of teaching and learning Students will learn through a variety of techniques, including workshops, lectures, presentations, observation of practice, seminars and group activities.

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Study mode: Full time, one day each week

Duration: Two years

Progression

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES.

Who is this for?

CCN code F0014

• Progression to nurse training, senior healthcare assistant roles and programmes leading to other allied healthcare professions are all possible. • Articulated progression routes to honours degrees available at City College Norwich include the BA (Hons) Business Management. This qualiﬁcation will assist with ﬁnding work in the health and care sectors.

The Foundation Degree gave an excellent grounding in all things health related and the new found confidence that comes with academic c development led me to move to a job with a higher level of responsibility. Having developed a thirst for developing my knowledge I embarked on a Top-Up achieving a First Class Honours Degree as a result. I am now the Course Leader for the Health Studies and Dementia Care programmes. NATALIE TAYLOR

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How to apply: UCAS code L900 CCN code F3949

Study mode: Full time, one day each week

Duration: Two years

Foundation Degree (FdA) Public Services This programme has been designed to provide the skills and insight needed to join the public or uniformed services. Course description

Assessment

This is a truly vocational programme and will enable you to both ground your learning in the workplace as well as reﬂect on work practice in an academic context. Modules include exercise physiology, psychology and human behaviour, crime and criminal justice, politics, outdoor studies and management.

The course will include a variety of assessment methods including essays, case studies, environmental and voluntary projects, portfolio and reports.

Who is this for? This programme is for students keen to pursue a career in the uniformed services. An emphasis is placed on vocational experience and those not in employment (paid or unpaid) will be supported in ﬁnding work placements to enhance assessment opportunities.

Methods of teaching and learning A range of teaching and learning methods will be used including workshops, lectures, presentations, practicals, seminars and group activities. There will also be one week away in the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland, learning winter skills and practical leadership theory application.

Progression • Past FdA graduates have progressed to Leadership in Public Services Bachelor Degrees at City College Norwich. • This well-recognised qualiﬁcation will assist you to progress your career, or to ﬁnd career opportunities in the uniformed Public Services, and the Armed Forces.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a relevant New Diploma or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. We expect you above all to have the commitment and enthusiasm to be successful and all applicants are offered an interview. • We welcome applications from mature (21+) students who have experience in practice or other suitable qualiﬁcations.

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External Examiner Programme Feedback staff team “ The have a range of competencies and specialities which clearly improve the student experience both in learning and assessment. For example, the staff team includes retired senior uniformed ofﬁcers, Sports Coaches and expert Adventure training instructors.

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How to apply: UCAS code NL22

(one year top-up from Foundation degree) This programme will develop leadership and management skills in a realistic, work related public service context. Course description

Assessment

The programme will develop leadership and management work-based knowledge and skills through reﬂection and training of others in the workplace. Modules include leadership and management, building skills in others and mentoring skills.

Assessment will be through work-based assignments, a dissertation project and exams, all of which will be fully supported by learning materials.

Study mode: Full time, one day a week with occasional weekend workshops

Duration: One year

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES.

BA (Hons) Leadership in Public Services

CCN code F0016

Progression • Successful completion of this programme could lead to further professional qualiﬁcations or a masters level degree. • On completion, students will have the skills to progress in their careers in leadership and management roles, as well as enhancing their lifelong learning skills.

Who is this for? This programme develops your own work-based leadership and management capabilities in areas that improve personal and organisational (public, not for proﬁt, large, small and national) efﬁciency and effectiveness.

Methods of teaching and learning

Entry requirements Applicants should have 240 credits from om a Public Service Foundation Degree (or or equivalent) with appropriate knowledge ge and skills relevant to the sector. This will be determined by UEA guidelines and discussed on application and at interview. view.

This programme is delivered using lectures, seminars, workshops (for instance with the dissertation project), online learning material, assignments, workplace materials and work experience.

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As a mature student I was nervous returning to full-time education. However, I found City College Norwich to have the right blend of challenges and support perfect for realising your full potential. DAWN TAYLOR

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How to apply: UCAS code XL35 CCN code F0007

Study mode: Full time

Duration: Three years

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (one year top-up from Foundation Degree) This course offers a full set of skills for those who would like a career working with children or young people. Course description

Assessment

This programme enhances practice and facilitates professional progression through the acquisition of transferable skills. Modules include additional needs in the early years, communication and leadership and critical thinking.

This programme is assessed through written assignments, individual presentations, creative workshops, video/ DVD recording, ﬁeld research, use of ICT, seminars, portfolios and examinations.

Who is this for? This programme will suit people who are looking for a career in, or are already working with children and young people. Many of the students who take this programme are working in nurseries, schools or special needs schools, such as learning support assistants.

Methods of teaching and learning A range of teaching and learning methods will be used including group work, tutorials, lectures, seminars, practical based research and guided independent study.

Progression • Students can progress on to the initial teacher training programmes or Early Years Professional status training. • Graduates from this programme can expect to access a wide variety of careers, including management of early years settings and local authority work.

Entry requirements Most applicants will progress from the Foundation Degree in Early Years. For students from other courses there will be mapping of the modules to ensure that there is a close match.

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How to apply: UCAS code X310 CCN code F4439

BA (Hons) Childhood Studies

Study mode: Full time

Course description

Assessment

This programme will enable you to gain an in depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and principles which underpin childhood studies and to analyse trends and strategies relating to current practice. The programme is built around child development/care and work based modules.

This programme is assessed using a variety of methods including written assignments, presentations, creative workshops, video/ DVD recording, ﬁeld research, seminars, portfolios and examinations.

Who is this for? This programme will suit people who are looking for a career with, or are already working with, children and young people. Many of the students who take this programme are working in nurseries, schools or special needs schools, in roles such as learning support assistant. Modules include child development, research in childhood settings and safeguarding children.

Methods of teaching and learning A range of teaching and learning methods will be used including group work, tutorials, lectures, seminars, practical based research and guided independent study.

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Duration: One year

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This programme offers a full set of skills for those who would like a career working with children or young people.

Progression • The programme could open up opportunities for post-graduate study leading to other qualiﬁcations, for example in teaching. • Graduates from this programme can expect to access a wide variety of careers, including management of settings and local authority work in support of children and teaching.

Entry requirements • We expect applicants to have commitment and enthusiasm and allll applicants are offered an interview. As a guide we look at a minimum off 80 UCAS points together with grades es A* - C in English and Maths. ure • We welcome applications from mature (21+) students who offer relevant experience or alternative qualiﬁcations. ons.

I have enjoyed my time at City College Norwich. It has been fun, friendly and a supportive learning environment in my journey from high school through to my degree course. I have made some special friends along the way. KAY HORNSEY

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BA (Hons) Applied Social Work This programme is designed for people who intend to undertake a career in social work and leads to the national social work qualiﬁcation Course description The course curriculum is structured around the nine domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework: professionalism, values and ethics, diversity, rights, justice and economic wellbeing, knowledge, critical analysis and reﬂection, intervention and skills, contexts and organisations and professional leadership.

Who is this for? The programme at City College Norwich has been redesigned to reﬂect recent industry changes and to meet the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council’s Standards of Proﬁciency for Social Work and the new Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) held by the College of Social Work. Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). However, applicants should be aware that successful completion of this course does not guarantee registration. It is a legal requirement that anyone who wishes to practice using a title protected by the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 is on the HCPC Register. For more information, please see the HCPC website at: www.hcpc-uk.org

Methods of teaching and learning Most modules are taught through classroom, group and individual study with tutorial support. Classroom-based teaching is through a mixture of presentations, guest speakers, video/ audio inputs, case studies, group exercises and seminars. In addition to the modules students are required to attend 30 days of skills development activities.

Practice Learning There are three periods of practice learning in which students will be placed in a social care setting. The first is an observational placement of 10 days, which normally takes place before Christmas in the first year. The first assessed placement begins after Easter in the 1st year and may run into the school summer holiday. The final assessed placement of 100 days normally starts in the September of the final year. On placement students will be expected to work the same hours as a full time employee in the organisation in which they are placed.

Assessment Most modules are assessed by written assignments, some with additional presentations or examinations.

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External Examiner Programme Feedback curriculum “ The is broad and comprehensive, covering the required areas for a social work qualifying programme.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks – (formally Criminal records Bureau): 2 checks @ £44 each; one prior to enrolment, renewed before start of year 3. Placement –related costs Students will need fund their daily travel costs to and from placement. The majority of our placements are in the Norfolk & North Suffolk area and students are expected to travel a reasonable distance to placement. In-placement travel i.e. on placementrelated activities, are normally reimbursed by the placement agency at their agreed rate. Students who use their own car on placement will have to ensure their insurance covers business use (Insurance Companies are likely to make additional charges for this). Additional placement days (above the required 170 days minimum). If placements have to be extended to enable students to achieve the required level of capability, students are likely to have to fund the daily placement fee (up to £28 per day) plus £50 administrative fee. Resubmissions and referrals The college makes charges for the resubmission of failed assessments.

Progression • The social work profession has a good framework of post-qualifying studies and continuing professional development. • The majority of students begin careers in social work. Major employers include local authority statutory social services, mental health trusts and voluntary, independent and private sector agencies.

Entry requirements Passes in five subjects at GCSE (A*-C), PLUS one or more of the following: • 240 UCAS credits (for example three C grade passes at GCE/VCE A level) • or BTEC National Diploma (MMM minimum) • or Passes at GCE A level and in pass in a 6 Unit VCE or VCE double award (formerly Advanced GNVQ) which achieve a total of 240 UCAS credits. • or An accredited Access Certificate (achieving 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above) • or Qualifications equivalent to the above. AND: • All applicants must hold (at the time of application) GCSE passes at grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Key Skills Level 2 or above in Literacy and Numeracy, or equivalent qualifications. • All applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the ability to use basic IT facilities, including word

processing, internet browsing and the use of email. • All applicants must meet communicating and comprehension skills to International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) at level 7. • Most applicants will have previous social care experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity. All applicants will be required to demonstrate how their life or work experience has helped prepare them for social work training. Mature candidates (over 21) will be considered on a case by case basis. As a minimum, candidates must have Level 2 English and Maths AND a Level 3 qualification. Mature applicants without formal qualifications are strongly recommended to consider the City College Certificate/ Diploma in Social Care Practice, following which they may be eligible for the ‘top up course’ to achieve the full national social work qualification.

How to apply: UCAS code L501 CCN code F0526

Study mode: Full time, four days a week with three periods of practice learning which will normally be ﬁve days a week

Duration: Three years, full time

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Additional Costs and Bursaries

Candidates who possess appropriate academic qualifications, but where there has been a significant gap since these were obtained, may be asked to complete additional tasks to demonstrate their skills and knowledge are still current. Additionally: Usual minimum age limit is 18 years old, and there is no maximum age limit for entry. The application and interview processes for this Degree are selective, and our selection process is designed to meet the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council and the recommendations of the College of Social Work concerning social work initial education. These include: 1. The involvement of employers, service users and carers in selection processes 2. Rigorous selection criteria including a written test, interview and group activity. Should an applicant be offered a place, prior to enrolmen,t the applicant will need to provide evidence of qualifications, complete a Declaration of Suitability (which asks for information about the applicant’s health and character), and obtain a satisfactory DBS check.

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How to apply: UCAS code L500 CCN code F0017

Study mode: Full time, one day each week with one 10 day placement

Duration: One year (certiﬁcate) or two years (diploma)

Diploma/Certiﬁcate of Higher Education in Social Care Practice This programme is designed speciﬁcally for people who wish to undertake a career in social care practice. Course description

Progression

This programme is designed to be a practical and rewarding way to develop your options for a career in social care. Modules include ethics and values, the legal context of social work, working with children and families and mental health.

• Some students may decide to go on to further study, for instance a top-up degree or studies leading to a professional qualiﬁcation in Social Work. • The majority of students go on to begin careers in social care, or further an existing career. Some choose to undertake further study in order to obtain a social work qualiﬁcation.

Who is this for? This course is ideal for those who wish to undertake a career in social care practice.

Entry requirements Methods of teaching and learning Most modules are taught through classroom, group and individual study with tutorial support. This includes guest speakers, video/audio inputs, case studies, group exercises and seminars.

Assessment Most modules are assessed by written assignments, some with additional presentations or examinations.

• Applicants should have passes in three subjects at GCSE at grades A* to C, or equivalent, PLUS one or more of the following, or equivalent: • 120 UCAS credits • BTEC National Diploma (MMM minimum) • One pass at GCE A level and one pass in a six unit VCE or VCE double award • Applicants who lack Maths and English GCSE grades A* to C or Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy can take them whilst completing the Certiﬁcate. • Some experience of working with vulnerable people in a social care setting would be an advantage. Mature students (21+) without formal qualiﬁcations may apply.

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM FdA Leisure and Events Management Page 67 FdA Management of Culinary Arts Page 68 FdA Travel and Tourism Management Page 69 BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management (one year top-up) Page 70

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I have had a very rewarding journey at City College Norwich. I started way back in September 2004; at that time I didn’t know any English at all. I am now doing my third and final year of my degree (BA Hons, in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management). When I first came here I never believed that I would learn English and even have a Degree.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM.

FdA Hospitality Management Page 66

I can say it’s never too late to study and make your dreams come true.

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MAIMUNA BALDE

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How to apply: UCAS code N221 CCN code F3945 (FT) or G3946 (PT)

Study mode: Full time (two days each week) or part time (one day each week)

Foundation Degree (FdA) Hospitality Management

Duration: Two years full-time or three years part-time

This is an excellent career enhancer for those wishing to learn and develop skills alongside their employment within the hotel, restaurant, licensed retail and related sectors. Course description

Progression

Our programmes are highly relevant to current industrial practice and include signiﬁcant elements of current ‘live’ case studies and visiting speakers from the industry. Modules include Marketing, Human Resource Management, Skills for Work, Higher Learning Skills, Food and Society, Contemporary Food & Beverage, Food and Beverage Management, Front Ofﬁce Systems and Yield Management.

• The programme provides a route for progression onto the degree programme; commonly the BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management. Graduates may progress to alternative Honours degree programmes within the College. • You can progress to operational management within the hospitality, tourism and leisure sectors as part of a management team or to owner management of a small business.

Who is this for? The Foundation Degree is designed to provide a programme of study that is speciﬁc to your industry/business, enhancing personal development, employability and effectiveness. It offers a ﬂexible approach to study, built on partnership and the needs of current and future business practice.

Methods of teaching and learning Tuition will be given through a mix of workshops, lectures, tutorials and self directed study, with emphasis on business practice.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have the equivalent of a BTEC National Award, relevant New Diploma, GNVQ Advanced, A levels, NVQ Level 3, UCAS tariff - 80 points, completion of a course at Level 3 or an Access course. • Mature students (21+) without formal qualiﬁcations may apply and may be asked to take a written test. • Applicants may be required to undertake diagnostic tests in Literacy and Application of Number. Applicants whose ﬁrst language is not English will be required to show an IELT score of at least 6.0.

Assessment Assessment is through written assignments and reports, learning diaries/logs, presentations, time-constrained exercises both open and closed book, and conventional essays.

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External Examiner Programme Feedback was clear “ There evidence of a range of assessment techniques used on the Foundation Degrees from the traditional essays, reports, exams, through to running Training Sessions with their peers, planning and organising live events, concept boards and exhibitions.

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How to apply: UCAS code NN28 CCN code F3943 (FT) or G0006 (PT)

Foundation Degree (FdA) Leisure and Events Management

Study mode:

This programme will develop understanding of the leisure and events industry, including management skills and industry experience.

Full time (two days each week) or part time (one day each week)

Course description

Progression

Duration:

Our programmes are highly relevant to current industrial practice and include signiﬁcant elements of current ‘live’ case studies and visiting speakers from the industry. Modules include Marketing, Human Resource Management, Skills for Work, Higher Learning Skills, Staging Events, Facility Management, Operational Event and Health Promotion modules

• Successful graduates are able to progress to the BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management and other degrees in subject related disciplines. • Completion of this course will encourage progression to higher levels of management within the events, leisure and tourism sectors. It also encourages entrepreneurship.

Who is this for?

Entry requirements

The course is designed to provide a programme of study that is speciﬁc to your industry/business, enhancing personal development, employability and effectiveness. It offers a ﬂexible approach to study, built on partnership and the needs of current and future business practice.

• Applicants should have a relevant New Diploma, GNVQ Advanced, A levels, NVQ Level 3, UCAS tariff of 80 points (but 120 is normal), completion of a course over two years at Level 3, or completion of an Access course. Plus GCSEs in Maths and English or other appropriate awards at grades A* - C. • Mature students (21+) without formal qualiﬁcations may apply and may be asked to take a written test. Applicants may be required to undertake certain diagnostic tests in literacy and application of number. Applicants whose ﬁrst language is not English will be required to show an IELT score of at least 6.0.

Tuition is through a mix of workshops, lectures, tutorials and self directed study, again with an emphasis on business practice.

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Methods of teaching and learning

Two years full time or three years part time

Assessment Assessment is through written assignments/ reports, learning diaries/logs, presentations, time constrained exercises both open and closed book and conventional essays.

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During my two years at College, I have gained many new skills and life experiences which have helped me along the way. I feel more confident in myself and life’s daily challenges. Also, along the way I have met many new friends and great tutors who have helped me. ANNA SCIBOR

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How to apply: UCAS code N226

Study mode: Full time or part time

Duration: Two years full time, three years part time

Foundation Degree (FdA) Management of Culinary Arts This is an excellent career enhancer for those wishing to learn and develop product development and food and drink management skills alongside their employment within the culinary sector industry. Course description

Assessment

Our programmes are highly relevant to current industrial practice and include visiting speakers from industry and assignments linked to the workplace. Modules include Product Development, Principles of Menu Design, Nutrition and Diet and Creative Patisserie

Assessment is through written assignments and reports, learning diaries/ logs, presentations; time-constrained exercises both open and closed book, and conventional essays.

Who is this for? The course is designed to provide a programme of study that is speciﬁc to your industry/business, enhancing personal development, employability and effectiveness. It offers a ﬂexible approach to study, built on partnership and the needs of current and future business practice. The course would suit practising head chefs, sous chefs and chefs de partie, those recently completing a level 3 culinary programme and A level students with an interest in the sector.

Methods of teaching and learning Tuition will be given through a mix of workshops, lectures, tutorials and self-directed study, with emphasis on business practice.

Progression • Some graduates go on to postgraduate studies, such as teacher training, or join management training schemes. • This programme is designed to enable students to enter the wider industry base including hospitality, events, retail and leisure which includes spectator sports/ events management.

Entry requirements • The programme provides a route for progression on to a degree programme commonly the BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management. Graduates may progress to alternative Honours degree programmes within the College. • You can progress to operational management within the hospitality, food and beverage, tourism and leisure sectors as part of a management team or to owner management of a small business.

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How to apply:

Foundation Degree (FdA) Travel and Tourism Management

UCAS code N810 CCN code F3940 Study mode:

This programme links management theory to actual practice and opportunities for improvement in personal and business practice.

Full time, two days each week

Duration: Two years

Progression

Our programmes are highly relevant to current industrial practice and include signiﬁcant elements of current ‘live’ case studies and visiting speakers from industry. Modules include Marketing, Human Resource Management, Skills for Work, Higher Learning Skills, Elements of Package Travel, Hospitality in Tourism, Planning for Travel & Tourism and Tourism Destinations.

• The programme provides an articulated progression on to Honours Degree programmes, commonly the BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management or others at the College. • The Foundation programme can take you into operational management within the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors, or owner management of small tourism businesses.

Who is this for? The programme is open to anyone interested in, or currently working in the travel and tourism industry, whose career progression would be enhanced by undertaking study at this level. It is also designed to enable students to develop their learning through the world of work and involve employers in supporting staff development.

Methods of teaching and learning Teaching will be through a mixture of workshops, lectures, tutorials and self-directed study, again with an emphasis on business practice.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a relevant New Diploma, GNVQ Advanced, A levels, NVQ Level 3, UCAS tariff of 80 points (but 120 is normal), completion of a course over two years at Level 3, or completion of an Access course. Plus GCSEs in Maths and English or other appropriate awards at grades A* - C. • Mature students (21+) without formal qualiﬁcations may apply and may be asked to take a written test. • All applicants may be required to undertake tests in literacy and application of number. Applicants whose ﬁrst language is not English will be required to show an IELT score of at least 6.0.

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Course description

Assessment Mainly through written assignments/ reports, learning diary/logs, some presentations and time constrained exercises which can be either open or closed book.

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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at City College Norwich. The course is interesting – a good mixture of theory and practice. I particularly like the way the lectures are organised into two days. The tutors are really supportive and friendly, y, always ready to give advice. MATT GILES

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How to apply: UCAS code N210 CCN code F0029 (FT) and G5259 (PT)

Study mode: Full time or part time, two to three days each week

Duration: One year

BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management (one year top up from Foundation Degree) This programme is an opportunity to develop existing learning in hospitality and leisure management up to a BA (Hons) level. Course description

Progression

Our programmes are highly relevant to current industrial practice and include signiﬁcant elements of current ‘live’ case studies and visiting speakers from the industry. Modules include sustainable development, strategic management, service operations management and a dissertation.

• Some graduates go on to postgraduate studies, such as teacher training, or join management training schemes. • This programme is designed to enable students to enter the wider industry base including hospitality, events, retail and leisure which includes spectator sports/ events management.

Who is this for? Our graduates are highly attractive to employers and quickly ﬁnd appropriate, rewarding jobs particularly in areas where management and people skills are highly valued.

Entry requirements • A pass in a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent credits from other recognised HE courses. • For applicants with a Foundation Degree, it lasts one year (two semesters), in which you will take level 6 modules.

Methods of teaching and learning The programme is delivered through a mix of workshops, lectures, tutorials and self directed study, with emphasis on business practice.

quality of “ The the teaching and learning evidenced is high - In particular, attention should be drawn to the very high levels of enthusiasm and creativity City College Norwich students clearly demonstrate when undertaking their dissertation research projects.

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Assessment Assessment is mainly through written assignments/reports both individually and as part of a group, learning diary/logs, some presentations; time constrained exercises (both open and closed book) and conventional essays.

External Examiner Programme Feedback

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SPORTS FdSc Sport, Health and Exercise Page 72

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Since returning to study the Foundation Degree in Sport, Health & Exercise after nine years working in the insurance industry I have found the transition very easy with a timetable being composed to accommodate both study and personal time. The course structure is delivered with both educational and also work based skills development providing both a formative and interactive form of learning which suits all the students on the course.

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How to apply: UCAS code C600 CCN code F0020

Study mode: Full time, two days each week

Duration: Two years

Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sport, Health and Exercise This programme is an ideal preparation for work in the sport, health and ﬁtness sector, combining academic study with vocational experience. Course description

Assessment

This is the ideal programme if you want to work in health and sports clubs, coach, teach physical education or progress to work as a physiotherapist or sports therapist. Modules include coaching skills, exercise physiology, sports psychology, sports coaching and nutrition.

Assessment is through written assignments/ reports, learning diaries/logs, some presentations, time-constrained exercises (both open and closed book), conventional essays and practical observations.

Progression Who is this for? The Foundation Degree in Sport, Health and Exercise has been designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in key areas of sport, coaching, health and ﬁtness, including the physiological, psychological and social aspects of these disciplines. A key element of the programme is its strong vocational aspect and students are frequently required to place their academic and work based learning into context.

Methods of teaching and learning The programme is delivered through a mix of workshops, lectures, seminars, practicals, tutorials and self directed study, again with an emphasis on industry practice.

• FdSc graduates may progress to the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Health and Exercise at City College Norwich or at other Higher Education providers. • A Foundation Degree gives you the skills that employers need. Past students have gone into sports instruction, training, sports therapy and injury rehabilitation, sports science and video analysis.

Entry requirements • Applicants should normally have at least one A level in a science-based subject with four appropriate supporting GCSE passes at grades A* - C including at least one Science and Maths, or a National Diploma in a related subject area completed to at least merit, or an accredited access certiﬁcate. • We welcome applications from mature students (21+) who have relevant experience or alternative qualiﬁcations.

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How to apply: UCAS code C601

This programme delivers a broad understanding of the sports sector, developing skilled employees and practitioners. Course description

Progression

This BSc programme will develop a wide variety of essential sports related knowledge and employability skills. Modules include; a major research project (dissertation), health promotion, exercise for speciﬁc populations, sport development, sport and the media and advanced ﬁtness and training.

• Students could progress on to a number routes including a PGCE Physical Education, MSc. Physiotherapy or postgraduate research degrees. • Students could progress into a wide variety of careers, including QTS teacher, educational instructor, cover supervisor, teaching assistant, strength and conditioning specialist, sports coach, sports administrator or sports development manager.

Who is this for? The programme aims to develop a wide variety of employability skills, including customer relationship skills and the delivery of a major project.

Entry requirements Methods of teaching and learning Teaching focuses on developing skills in the use of technology, critical thinking, problem solving, developing self, research skills, creativity and communications.

Assessment Assessment is through examination and coursework assignments, such as essays, oral presentations, portfolios and preparing brieﬁng papers.

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• Applicants will normally have completed a Foundation Degree or equivalent credits, such as the FdSc Sport, Health and Exercise programme. • Applications from international students with comparable qualiﬁcations are welcomed. APL will be assessed and a minimum ELTS score of at least 6.0 will be required. • Students must have GCSE Maths and English at grade A* - C (or equivalent).

Study mode: Full time (1 year)

Duration: One year

External Examiner Programme Feedback curriculum “ The and its content is relevant and appropriate. The aims of the programme are clear and the material develops progressively across levels 4 to 6.

SPORTS.

BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Health and Exercise (one year top up from Foundation Degree)

CCN code F0022 (FT)

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The BSc (Hons) Applied Sport, Health and Exercise Science programme has been a fantastic experience. To have the chance later in life to go back to study at a level that for years I’d wondered if I could, was both exciting and a little daunting! However, I quickly determined that so many skills I took for granted in my business career were so helpful in my degree studies.

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GRAHAM HINTON

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College

Gym Based in our state-of-the-art gym g, in the Norfolk Buildin : you will beneﬁt from • One-to-one training support • Individual training programmes • Fitness testing • Individual goal setting

Public: £120 a year (or £12 for one month)

CCN Staff: £100 per year (or £10 for one month)

CCN Student: £80 per year (or £8 for one month)

CCN Activator: £50 per year (Terms & Conditions apply)

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BTEC HND Construction and the Built Environment Page 77 BTEC HND Electrical/ Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics) Page 78 BTEC HND Mechanical Engineering Page 79

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I joined the College with the view to change my career path and work in an industry that I was passionate about. Since joining the College I have found that it is a great place to progress your future as it gives you the tools to take your knowledge out into the industry.

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BTEC HND Civil Engineering Page 76

All of the staff are very knowledgeable within their fields and they give you excellent advice and guidance to take your own talents and put them into practice within your own work environment.

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DAVID GOULD

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How to apply: CCN code F1965 (FT) or G1960 (PT)

Study mode: Full time and part time

Duration: Two years, one day per week

BTEC HND Civil Engineering

External Examiner Programme Feedback

This programme is for aspiring higher technicians keen to develop the skills to progress as a Civil Engineer. Course description

Assessment

The HND programme develops your language, understanding, skills and awareness to provide you with the potential to progress to technical, supervisory and managerial positions in Civil Engineering. Modules include design principles, science and materials, site surveying, structural analysis and hydraulic principles.

This programme will be assessed through a mix of programme assignments and project and laboratory work.

Who is this for? This is designed for technicians who are already working in civil engineering and the construction industry and want to continue studying on a day release programme. The course may also be suitable for those seeking a career in civil engineering. Many assignments are based around your own work environment.

Methods of teaching and learning The programme uses classroom teaching, open learning and experiential learning through laboratory experiments and demonstrations, use of modern surveying equipment, IT applications, group activities and home study.

Progression • The HND will allow students to progress directly onto the second or third year of a degree programme, plus the opportunity to progress to membership of professional bodies including the Institute of Civil Engineers. • The programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of careers in civil engineering.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a BTEC National Certiﬁcate or Diploma in Civil Engineering Studies, or one A level plus four GCSEs, or Access programme with industrial experience, or Advanced GNVQ/Vocational A level in Construction (minimum grades apply, please ask for details). • Mature students (21+) with a relevant industrial background may also be considered subject to interview.

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students “ The were very appreciative of the good quality of the teaching and the experience that the tutors gave to the delivery for each unit.

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How to apply:

BTEC HND Construction and the Built Environment This programme offers a broad range of skills and insight, in preparation for a career in the construction industry. Course description

Assessment

This programme develops your knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness necessary to provide you with the potential to progress to technical, supervisory and managerial positions in construction. Modules include design principles, science and materials, health and safety, conversion and adaptation of buildings, CAD and building control procedures.

Assessment is by a mix of programme assignments and project work.

This is designed for aspiring higher technicians who are already working in the construction industry and want to continue studying on a day release programme. The programme may also be suitable for those seeking a career in the construction industry. Many assignments are based around your own work environment.

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Study mode: Full time and part time

Duration: Two years, one day a week

Progression

CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING.

Who is this for?

CCN code F0026 (FT) or G0012 (PT)

• The programme can lead to further study such as a Degree programme or progression to studies and/or membership of relevant professional bodies. • UEA, in partnership with the College, has developed a bridging programme and a BA (Hons) Professional Studies progression route. • The programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in construction.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a BTEC National al Certiﬁcate, or Diploma in Construction or Building Studies, or one A level plus four GCSEs at grades A* - C, or Access programme, or GNVQ Advanced Level in Construction or Advanced Diploma in n Construction and the Built Environment.. Minimum grades apply, please ask for details. • Mature students (21+) with a relevant industrial background may also be considered subject to interview.

College has given me the confidence and reaffirmed my passion for my future personal and professional development. It offers such a diverse range of specialities, not only from teachers and lecturers but also from other students. Not only do you learn from teachers at college but you also learn about yourself and learn from everyone around you. LEE HAMILTON

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How to apply: CCN code F0025 (FT) or G0013 (PT)

Study mode: Full time or part time, one day or evening per week

Duration: Two years

BTEC HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics) This programme offers a broad range of skills and insight, in preparation for a career in the electrical or electronic engineering industry. Course description

Assessment

This programme develops your knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness necessary to provide you with the potential to progress to technical, supervisory and managerial positions in electronic or electrical engineering. Modules include engineering science, utilisation of energy and electronic principles.

The programme is assessed by a mixture of assignments and project work.

Who is this for? This programme is designed for electrical engineering higher technicians working in electrical engineering or maintenance. It extends the knowledge of those who have achieved a BTEC National Certiﬁcate/ Diploma Engineering qualiﬁcation. It could be used as an intermediate step towards an engineering degree programme.

Progression • The programme can provide a pathway to further study such as a Degree programme. UEA, in partnership with the College, has developed a bridging programme and a BA (Hons) Professional Studies progression. • The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.

Entry requirements • Applicants should have a BTEC National Certiﬁcate, or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or one A level in either Mathematics or Physics plus four GCSEs at grades A* - C, or Access programme, or GNVQ Advanced Level in Engineering, or Advanced Diploma in Engineering. Minimum grades apply, please ask for details. • Mature students (21+) with a relevant industrial background may also be considered subject to interview.

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How to apply: CCN code F0023 (FT) or G0014 (PT)

BTEC HND Mechanical Engineering

Study mode:

This programme offers a broad range of skills and insight, in preparation for a career in the engineering industry.

Full time and part time, one day or evening per week

Duration: Two years

Course description

Assessment

This programme develops your knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness necessary to provide you with the potential to progress to technical, supervisory and managerial positions in mechanical engineering. Modules include engineering science, mechanical principles, materials engineering, industrial robot technology and energy management.

The programme is assessed by a mixture of assignments and project work.

This programme is designed for mechanical engineering higher technicians working in engineering or maintenance. It extends the knowledge of those who have achieved a BTEC National Certiﬁcate/Diploma Engineering qualiﬁcation. It could be used as an intermediate step towards an engineering degree programme. Many assignments are based around your own work environment.

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• The programme can provide a pathway to further study such as a Degree programme. It may provide opportunities of progressing to studies and/or membership of relevant professional bodies. • The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.

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Who is this for?

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Entry requirements • Applicants should have a BTEC C National Certiﬁcate, or Diploma in Mechanical hanical s four Engineering, or one A level plus cess GCSEs at grades A* - C, or Access ed programme, or GNVQ Advanced ced Level in Engineering, or Advanced um grades Diploma in Engineering. Minimum apply, please ask for details. elevant • Mature students (21+) with a relevant o industrial background may also be considered subject to interview.

City College Norwich is the place to begin a journey of self management and learn the key skills for adapting to rapid change in our growing global economy. To be one step ahead of the rest of the field, it makes sense to push yourself to achieve and help others in the process... it worked for me. GEOFF MAYERS

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How to ﬁnd us We are a few minutes walk from the city centre on Ipswich road. From the St Stephen’s Street roundabout (near the bus station), follow signs to Ipswich. A few hundred metres south of the roundabout the A11 and A140 divide: take the left fork and the College is about 300 metres further along on the left. There is limited pay and display parking on campus, but we also offer a subsidised Park & Ride scheme from the County Council site on Harford roundabout (near Tesco on the A140/ A47 junction).

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Norfolk House Higher Education Centre is due to open October 2013. You can also download a ‘Travel Guide’ from our website.

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The Higher Education Centre at St Andrews House is in the heart of the city centre on St Andrews Street. There is no car parking reserved for students on site, but the St Andrews car park is just a few hundred yards away along the same road, or your nearest bus stops are on Castle Meadow, Tombland or Prince of Wales Road.

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Set your sights on a new future and aim higher. City College Norwich can give you everything you need to make the very best of your career and your life. Within this prospectus you will find details of all of our access and higher education programmes. Whether you wish to study full-time or part-time, our flexible study opportunities ensure that there is a very good chance that we have something that meets your exact needs. In fact, our wide range of programmes offer a combination that simply cannot be matched by any other local institution. So if you are looking to make a real difference to your life and your career, take a good look at how much City College Norwich can offer.

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This prospectus covers the wide range of Higher Education (HE) programmes that you can study here at City College Norwich. If you want information about A Levels, further education programmes or short evening programmes, please contact the advice shop and discuss your needs with one of our advisers, or ask for a prospectus to be sent to you.

Important notice Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all the information contained in this prospectus is accurate at the time of going to press, (October 2013), changes to programmes, fees, fee policy or other matters may be necessary. The College can accept no liability for any loss or inconvenience which may arise from any such changes, or from any inaccuracies which may be contained within this publication. The College reserves the right to alter, to close or not to run programmes/classes as deemed necessary on grounds of operational constraints, financial viability or any other reason. We will notify applicants of any cancellations at the earliest reasonable opportunity.

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