Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
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to Be at
Reasons
2015
Colchester
Be here in
to Be at
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Reasons
2015
Colchester
Be inspired Be in the zone Be involved Be here Be connected Be employable Be assisted Be supported
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Be clear on fees Be successful Be heard Be in good company Be where it’s happening Be valuable Be amazed
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Be
inspired
All of our courses are delivered by tutors with strong backgrounds in industry and business; many continue to practise in their vocational ďŹ eld, so you will be learning from the best. Their professional expertise and academic knowledge is valued by our students. You will benefit from studying in smaller classes, receiving regular formal and informal feedback on progress, and having a high level of support from and accessibility to your tutors. Expert speakers are frequently invited to share their specialist knowledge with you too.
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Commended
The tutors are really passionate about what they are teaching. Enthusiastic tutors with good knowledge of the subject. Low student to tutor ratio ensures students receive feedback and advice from tutors.
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Our brand new Higher Education Centre, opened in 2012, offers a dedicated space for our higher education students; it includes quiet and group study spaces and a great common room. Students benefit from an excellent range of specialist resources and facilities, including dance and drama studios, a Cisco networking suite and programming laboratory, onsite and town centre based art galleries and studio space, a well-equipped library and resource centre.
ÂŁ2.1
million invested in
Higher Education
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Be involved Our bustling, vibrant campus has a great mix of students and there is always something going on. The three refectories, take-away and coffee shops offer plenty of choice throughout the day.
The Balkerne Restaurant is
number1 ON TRIP ADVISOR
You can even enjoy a delicious meal in our award winning restaurants. Great value treatments are offered in the hair and beauty salons. The Swinburne Hall hosts live performances throughout the year. The gym is free and open to all students and, in term-time, you can join classes for yoga, abs and Zumba. The Students’ Union runs trips, clubs and societies - join in or create your own! Another great benefit of being a Colchester Institute student is that you’re also an associate member of the University of Essex Students’ Union, which means you get to enjoy an amazing range of activities offered through the University’s Colchester campus. You’ll meet other students who share your interests, you can play sports, get paid work and have the best nights out of your life at the Union’s 1,200 capacity nightclub, three bars, restaurants or cinema.
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Central London Colchester Institute is only a ten-minute walk from the town centre. The campus is a ten-minute walk from the train station. The cities of Cambridge and Norwich are readily accessible by train and the Essex coast is just a half-hour drive away.
Only
30
minutes to the
seaside
Accommodation Colchester Institute students are able to apply for accommodation in the wide range of rooms in the University of Essex halls of residence. There is a choice of rooms to suit a range of budgets available at the University, providing a friendly, community environment. Alternatively we can help you find local, privately owned accommodation.
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connected
At Colchester Institute we embrace technology, new ďŹ rst year degree and HNC/D students will be given an iPad to support their learning experience.
FREE for
iPad
degree students
The iPad has many exciting features including loads of free educational apps and the potential to develop a learning network. As requested by our students, the new Higher Education Centre is flooded with Wifi. The College has over 1,000 computers available for student use, and learning is supported by Moodle, the leading virtual learning environment. Moodle provides rapid online feedback for online submissions, flexible learning and the ability to view grades online. Our Technical Learning Resources (TLR) team offer a broad range of multimedia services including an audio studio, TV studio and design suites. Scan the image
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employable 88% of 2012 Colchester Institute graduates that responded to our survey, are now employed or have chosen to continue their education. Our courses, developed with the University of Essex and employers, have strong vocational and industry-led content. This ensures that our students are ready to hit the ground running when they start work. Many of our students are employed whilst studying for their degree, and are able to balance work and study thanks to our flexible course design. STRATEGIC and INNOVATIVE Approach to
EMPLOYABILITY
Great support from staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my placement, it helped put learnt skills into practice.
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Be assisted
(with Scholarships and Bursaries) We have two fantastic bursaries for our students to take advantage of for 2015. We like to reward high achievers, so students coming to us with ABB+ at A Level or equivalent BTEC qualification (Distinction, Distinction, Merit) will get £1,000 taken off their fees each year, making a saving of £3,000 over the course of your study! We also offer the National Scholarship Programme for postgraduate study, which has been created by Government to help students from low income families.
£1,000
fee reduction
for high achievers
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supported Colchester Institute prides itself on the support services available to our students. We feel that all students, staff and visitors have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at College, so we promote equality and diversity in all aspects of service, as well as ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all. We know that there might be times during your studies where you need someone to talk to, or you may have issues that you need some support with, so we have dedicated welfare and student finance teams on hand to help.
The College offers
high quality
learning support
and pastoral care for students with a disability.
The Students’ Union is also there to give support if you have any concerns, so if you would prefer to talk to them they can point you in the right direction. Colchester Institute is committed to the rights of our students - to safeguarding your welfare, preventing discrimination and protecting your physical and psychological wellbeing.
Additional Learning Support Colchester Institute prides itself on the support provided to students with additional needs. If you have a disability and/or learning difficulty it is important that you notify the College at the outset, by indicating this on your UCAS application form.
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clear on fees In 2014 our tuition fee for a degree course was £7,950 a year. We like to be reasonable and we think our tuition fees are really reasonable! Remember, students from England don’t have to pay any costs upfront as you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England. Below is our list of fees from 2014/2015. As soon as our fees for 2015/2016 are set, they will be available to view on our website.
2014 - 2015 Fee Per Annum for New Students on Undergraduate Courses Full-time
Part-time
Foundation Degree (2 yrs)
£7,950
Foundation Degree (4 yrs)
£4,000
Diploma Higher Education (2 yrs)
£7,950
Foundation Degree (3 yrs)
£5,300
Honours Degree (3 yrs)
£7,950
Honours Degree (6 yrs)
£4,000
Certificate Higher Education (1yr)
£7,950
Honours Degree (5 yrs)
£4,800
Cert Ed/PGCE/PrGCE (1yr)
£7,950
Honours Degree (4 yrs)
£6,000
HNC (1yr)
£6,000
Certificate Higher Education (2 yrs)
£4,000
HND (2 yrs)
£6,000
Cert Ed/PGCE/PrGCE (2 yrs)
£7,950
HNC (2 yrs)
£3,000
HND (4 yrs)
£3,000
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successful
Last year we had our best ever results
good
in terms of degrees; most of our students got either a
First 2:1 or
degree.
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Be heard
We pride ourselves on being responsive to your needs. Learner Voice, is about shaping your own education and experiences while you study. There are a number of ways we collect your views, from surveys, course meetings and Course Representatives. Course Representatives are selected from all the courses and some of them sit on the Student Council; their role is to ensure that the Students’ Union is acting in the best interests of the student body. All feedback from these meetings is addressed and actioned so you receive the best resolution.
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Be in good company
Colchester Institute’s degree programmes are validated by the University of Essex.
Ranked in the top 2% of world universities and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014, the University of Essex has established a global reputation for pioneering research and top-quality teaching. Over the past five decades, Essex has grown to more than 12,000 students who come from 130 countries to become an international community for original thinkers. Academic departments span the faculties of Humanities, Science and Health, and Social Sciences, which bring together worldleading departments, schools, centres and institutes across three vibrant campuses in Colchester, Loughton and Southend. Placed in the top ten UK universities for research quality, and top for social science, Essex is also ranked 2nd for student satisfaction among mainstream UK universities. For more information about the University of Essex, its campuses and the wide range of courses on offer, please visit: www.essex.ac.uk.
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where it’s happening
Colchester is a thriving university town with a population of 170,000 and it is Britain’s oldest recorded town. Here history, modern culture and diversity come together to create a dynamic urban vibe.
Studying with us means you’re only ever a short walk away from the town centre and an abundance of shopping facilities, bars, clubs and restaurants. Whether your taste is English, Chinese, Japanese, Italian or Indian - Colchester has it all and, what’s more, it caters for all budgets! Colchester’s nightlife has something for everyone too. If a traditional pub is what you’re looking for, or clubbing till the early hours, you won’t be disappointed. If shopping till you drop is more your style, put your best comfy shoes on; the town has many quirky, independent boutiques along the little lanes, as well as the larger, more famous brands and stores. There’s also a range of modern and historic cultural activities to enjoy, from the Colchester Arts Centre to the wonders of the largest Norman Keep in Europe set in the beautiful Castle Park. An exciting programme of exhibitions, lectures, films and events take place at firstsite, Colchester’s spectacular new venue for world class contemporary arts. If that wasn’t enough, the town has one of Europe’s finest zoos, a multi-screen cinema and a spa combined with top notch leisure facilities at Leisure World. Colchester really does cater for everyone.
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valuable
Our degrees are valuable and highly regarded by key industry bodies. Our construction degrees are recognised as promoting excellence in the built environment and are Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) accredited. Our counselling programmes are validated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which enables students to apply for accreditation themselves after further work with clients. Holders of our teacher training qualifications may apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills which is conferred by the Institute for Learning. Students on the Information Technology degrees benefit from a CISCO Networking Academy, Microsoft Certification (subject to approval) and COMPTIA qualifications. The College is one of the Associate College members of the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural.
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Teacher
Training Early Years
Beamazed We have a diverse range of courses for you to choose from which offer you a exible approach to learning. We offer HNCs and HNDs in Construction, Engineering and Media, Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees, in Art and Design, Computing, Construction, Counselling, Digital Media, Early Years, Management, Music and Performing Arts. We also offer Master programmes and Postgraduate study in Art, Business and Teacher Training.
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Expect‌ Creative learning spaces Teaching from practising artists and designers Specialist workshops Exhibitions and competitions Live projects Title
Course
Art and Design
Foundation Diploma
Art and Design with Foundation Year Art and Design with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
3D Design and Craft 3D Design and Craft
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W701
Fashion and Textiles Fashion and Textiles
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W231
Fine Art Fine Art
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W191
Graphic Design Graphic Design
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W214
Photography Photography Photography Photography
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W641
Art, Design and the Book Art, Design and the Book
MA MA
Contemporary Art and Professional Practice
MA
Sculptural Practice Sculptural Practice
MA MA
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Full-time
UCAS Code
Study Type
How to Apply
W640
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
Expect‌ Excellent preparation for management careers Work placements Expert lecturers Guest speakers Fantastic employer links
Title
Course
UCAS Code
Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration
Certificate Certificate Foundation Foundation MBA
N191
Management Management Management Management
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
N101
Management of Hospitality Management of Hospitality Management of Hospitality Management of Hospitality
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
N227
Management of Sport Management of Sport Management of Sport Management of Sport
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
N225
Postgraduate Certificate in Management Postgraduate Diploma in Management
PGC PGD
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Full-time
Study Type
How to Apply
N190
N200
N226
N222
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
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Expect‌ Industry led qualifications Work placements Microsoft certification* COMPTIA qualifications Cisco Networking Academy Excellent training facilities Title
Course
IT Systems and Applications*
Certificate
IT Systems and Applications *
Certificate
IT Systems and Applications *
Foundation
IT Systems and Applications *
Foundation
IT Systems and Applications *
BA (Hons)
IT Systems and Applications *
BA (Hons)
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
UCAS Code
Study Type
How to Apply
* Subject to validation Full-time
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
Expect‌ Strong employer links Guest speakers Industry visits accredited Work placements Title
Course
Construction
Certificate
Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)
HNC
Construction Management Construction Management
Foundation Foundation
K221
Construction Management (Commercial Management) Construction Management (Commercial Management)
BSc (Hons)
K222
Construction Management (Site Management) Construction Management (Site Management)
BSc (Hons)
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
UCAS Code
Study Type
How to Apply
BSc (Hons) K223
BSc (Hons)
Full-time
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
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Expect‌ British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) validation Teaching from professionals Work placements
Title
Course
UCAS Code
Person-Centred Counselling Person-Centred Counselling
Diploma Diploma
B941
Counselling Studies Counselling Studies
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
B940
Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Health and Social Care
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
L510
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Full-time
Study Type
How to Apply
L511
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
Digital Media and
Music Expect‌
Expect‌
Excellent facilities Work placements Active teaching professionals Guest speakers and visits
Creativity Professionalism Performance opportunities Music industry connections
Digital Media
Course
UCAS Code
Creative and Digital Media*
BA (Hons)
Creative Media Production (Moving Image) Creative Media Production (Moving Image)
HNC HND
013P 01HP
Photography Photography Photography Photography
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W641
Film Music and Soundtrack Production Film Music and Soundtrack Production
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W301
Music
Course
UCAS Code
Popular Music Popular Music Popular Music
Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W340 W341
Music Education* Music Education*
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
4A58
Music Music
MA MA
Study Type
How to Apply
Study Type
How to Apply
W640
* Subject to validation
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Full-time
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
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Teacher and
Training Early Years
Expect‌ Current practice professional lectures Work placements Specialist modules Forest school Title
Course
UCAS Code
Early Years Early Years Early Years
Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
LX53
Music Education* Music Education*
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills Sector)
Certificate Certificate
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills Sector)
PGCE
Study Type
How to Apply
4A58
PGCE
Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Literacy and ESOL)
Certificate
Certificate of Continuing Education (Teaching Numeracy)
Certificate * Subject to validation
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Full-time
Part-time
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
Expect‌ Industry led qualifications Development with employers Fantastic career paths Job prospects locally, nationally and internationally
Title
Course
Acoustics and Noise Control
Diploma
Electrical Engineering (Power) Electrical Engineering (Power) Electrical Engineering (Power) Electrical Engineering (Power)
HNC HND HNC HND
H620 H621
Electronics Engineering Electronics Engineering Electronics Engineering Electronics Engineering
HNC HND HNC HND
H610 016H
Engineering (Mechanical) Engineering (Mechanical) Engineering (Mechanical) Engineering (Mechanical)
HNC HND HNC HND
H300 003H
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Full-time
UCAS Code
Part-time
Study Type
How to Apply
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
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Expect‌ Excellent facilities Performance venue Active teaching professionals Close links with the arts industry
Performing
Arts
Title
Course
UCAS Code
Creative Performance (Acting) Creative Performance (Acting)
Foundation BA (Hons)
W490 W410
Musical Theatre Musical Theatre
Foundation BA (Hons)
W390 WW34
Technical Theatre Technical Theatre Technical Theatre Technical Theatre
Foundation Foundation BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
W440
Full-time
Part-time
Check out all the details at www.colchester.ac.uk/he
Study Type
How to Apply
W441
Direct to Colchester Institute
Via UCAS
and Ap Customer Services department The Admissions team within our Customer Services department is available on (01206) 712000 to help you make an application or discuss entry or course requirements.
Applying for a place All applications for entry to Colchester Institute full-time higher education courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code is shown next to the course details in the course prospectus.
Direct applications You may apply directly to Colchester Institute using one of our own application forms ONLY IF: (a) it is your intention to study part-time
or (b) you are currently undertaking a full-time degree at Colchester Institute and wish to transfer internally to another degree
or (c) you are applying for postgraduate study.
UCAS will receive applications for entry in 2015 from 1st September 2014. You are advised to apply as soon as possible and preferably before the first UCAS deadline of 15th January 2015.
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Art and Design courses at Colchester Institute have a deadline of 24th March 2015. Colchester Institute will usually consider late applications received after the initial course deadlines, up to 30th June 2015 and through Clearing if places remain available.
Applicants from outside the United Kingdom
Deferred entry
Overseas applicants can apply online using UCAS Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas. com. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the UCAS Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)870 1122211.
Colchester Institute accepts applications for students looking to defer entry until September 2016 for all courses. Any student applying for deferred entry would be required to meet the conditions of their offer by 31st August 2015.
How to apply All applications for entry to courses are made online using UCAS. Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.
UCAS application fee The application fee for 2015 was not available at the time of going to print. The fee for 2014 was ÂŁ23 for a multiple application and ÂŁ12 for a single choice. To confirm the application fees for 2015 please visit the UCAS website www.ucas.com for more information.
Employed applicants If you are to be sponsored by your employer to study on a course with a UCAS code, you must apply through UCAS.
contact details UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ. Telephone: 0870 1122211
International
Students
Colchester Institute is registered with the UK Border Agency and holds a Highly Trusted Sponsor licence under the Points Based System for Immigration. Each year Colchester Institute welcomes students from around the world. Our team of trained Admissions Officers are your first point of contact and they will provide you with the information you need to help you make a successful application. Following your application, the Admissions Officer will work closely with the course tutor to ensure you have chosen the correct programme of study to meet your needs and have an equal chance of gaining a place on the course.
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61% If you would like to apply for a course or would like more information, please visit our website www.colchester.ac.uk/ international or contact the Admissions Office on +44(0)1206 712150, or email international@colchester.ac.uk. If you need to improve your English before making an application for our degree courses please contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)1206 712147 or email efl@colchester.ac.uk
For information on immigration and studying in the UK please visit the UK Border Agency website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk
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London
Basildon
Southend
For detailed directions please visit www.colchester.ac.uk When travelling with a sat nav use postcode: CO3 3LL
Open
Events
UCAS Code: CINST C75
Degree Open Events Summer 2014 Saturday 28th June 2014, 10am - 3pm
Autumn 2014 Wednesday 15th October 2014, 2pm - 7pm Saturday 8th November 2014, 10am - 1pm
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General Open Events Summer 2014 Wednesday 18th June 2014, 4pm - 7pm
Autumn 2014 Wednesday 12th November 2014, 4pm - 8pm Thursday 13th November 2014, 4pm - 8pm
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