SUPPORTWith you every step of the way

The whole culture at BCA is supportive – it’s what we are known for. Our emphasis is to support you through your qualification and develop your personal skills to ensure you are ready to continue your higher education or enter the job market. With small class sizes and a personal tutor our support is truly individual.

Each programme has a course manager who is responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of your programme. They will arrange for you to have individual tutorials to work towards your targets. You will meet your course manager on your first day and they will be your first point of contact throughout your course.

INTRODUCTIONGoing further with BCA

The thought of going to university can be extremely exciting but it can also be rather daunting. Choosing the subject area you want to study is only part of it as there is so much more to think about. Course fees, the cost of accommodation, transport and of course, your ultimate career goals, all need to be taken into consideration.

Also, moving away from home is not for everyone. If you are reading this prospectus, the chances are that you are fairly local to BCA and one of our vocational Foundation or Honours Degree courses may

be a more suitable step towards your chosen career than a purely academic degree.

The Foundation Degree programmes offered at BCA are all vocationally driven and industry related, giving our students the best possible preparation for employment in their chosen field.

OUR COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS WHO WILL PROVIDE REAL WORLD CONTEXT TO YOUR LEARNING.

RANKED IN THE TOP 10 FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION BY THE NATIONAL STUDENT

SURVEY IN 2016

OF COUNTRYSIDE PLUS STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING

FACILITIES

400 ACRES

WHY STUDY HE AT BCA?The facts speak for themselves

INDOOR AND

OUTDOOR EQUINE ARENAS

ZOO LICENCE

OF OUR STUDENTS FEEL THAT OUR STAFF ARE GOOD AT EXPLAINING AND ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THEIR SUBJECTS

FEATURED ON BBC’S COUNTRYFILE

100% ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FOUNDATION DEGREE IN CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING LAST YEAR

LOWER TUITION FEESCOMPARED WITH UNIVERSITIES

VALIDATING UNIVERSITIESWorking in partnership

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY www.rau.ac.uk

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education since 1845. A new partnership starting in 2016, the RAU and BCA are a natural collaboration, adding further strength to our growing land-based HE portfolio, including Equine Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Veterinary Physiotherapy and Animal Behaviour & Welfare.

UNIVERSITY OF READING www.reading.ac.uk

In partnership with The University of Reading (UoR), BCA has delivered The Foundation Degree in Children’s Development and Learning for more than 10 years.

One of a consortium of four carefully selected UoR delivery partners, BCA provides students with exposure to an established network of expertise throughout their studies. Students also benefit from access to the facilities and resources of the University of Reading.

BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY www.bucks.ac.uk

BCA has worked in partnership with Bucks New University for many years and is continuing to develop new courses and progression routes to meet the changing demands of students and industry.

FEES & FUNDINGIt pays to study at BCA

The fees at BCA are significantly lower than most universities, which will give you another head start in life – a real world qualification with much lower costs or student debt. Student Finance England makes loans available to students to help meet their education and living costs whilst they are studying. Visit www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england for more information.

SUBJECTSWhat’s on offer

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

This two year work-based course is validated as a Level 5 award and there is priority progression to the one year BA (Hons) programme at the University of Reading as well as further progression routes to Early Years Teacher (EYT) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through further full-time or part-time study.

The range of modules is designed to enable students to make links between theory and practice and cover topics such as Theories of Development and Learning, Professionalism in the Children’s Workforce, Effective Communication and Creativity and Critical Thinking. A full list of the modules can be found on the BCA website. Mentors in the workplace support students to develop their reflective skills through professional discussions, this helps students to make links between their studies and practice.

Awarding body: The University of Reading

“THE FOUNDATION DEGREE GAVE ME A SENSE OF PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND IMPROVED CONFIDENCE.”

EQUINE ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT UCAS CODE: Q161

Increasing in value by more than 11% since 2011 the equine industry is worth more than £4.3 billion in terms of consumer spending (BETA, 2015) and has become increasingly diverse and competitive in nature. This has driven a change in equine career opportunities; specifically, there is now a strong demand for business and entrepreneurial skills alongside specialist equine knowledge.

The FdSc Equine Entrepreneurship & Business Management has been developed to produce graduates that will meet this demand and uniquely structured to be accessible to those who are already in employment within the equine sector or who have just completed Level 3 Equine Management or A-levels and are keen to start their career within the industry.

Awarding body: Royal Agricultural University

VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY UCAS CODE: 242W

If you are passionate about the physical wellbeing of animals and enjoy interacting with animal owners, carers, trainers and the veterinary profession, this course could be the first step towards an exciting new career. Veterinary physiotherapists work to reduce pain, improve movement and restore normal muscle control and function in animals that have musculoskeletal conditions or may be recovering from surgery.

Designed to provide incremental training and awards, this unique course allows students to acquire additional earning potential and experience at an early stage, thus enhancing employability on completion of the full BSc (Hons) qualification.

Awarding body: Royal Agricultural University

LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY

This industry-recognised Level 4 qualification develops design and business skills. The course is designed for those who are planning to start their own business, work freelance or go into teaching and is the ideal progression from Level 3. The course covers a wide range of modules including Botanical Concepts, Historical Studies, Business Practice, Marketing and Design Trends.

Awarding body: City & Guilds

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE UCAS CODE: D329

The Foundation Degree is a two year course designed to allow students to progress into further academic study or employment within the animal industry. It encompasses a variety of modules to develop the knowledge, practical and academic skills required to pursue careers associated with animal behaviour and welfare. Previously students have progressed into careers within a variety of sectors of the animal industry, such as: veterinary nurses, animal technicians, animal care lecturers and welfare assistants/inspectors. The on-site Animal Management Centre (AMC) is an extremely well-equipped facility and holds a fully certified zoo licence, offering the chance to work directly with our ever-growing animal collection which includes: small mammals, exotic animals, livestock and a newly developed British Wildlife Area and Zoo Courtyard that houses a host of native and exotic species.

Awarding body: Royal Agricultural University

FACILITIESState-of-the-art learning

BCA has well-equipped modern teaching facilities, including a purpose built lecture theatre. Extensive IT facilities provide students with advanced e-learning resources. Undergraduate students at BCA have a dedicated HE-only space for work, one-to-one support and relaxation, helping them to make the most of their education. With its quiet study area, computers, printing facilities, private tutorial room and huge kitchen/common-room, ‘HE House’ caters for all aspects of student life.

EQUINE CENTREThe BCA Equestrian Centre (EC) is British Horse Society (BHS) approved and a leading Thames Valley equine training centre. It provides facilities for scientific analysis as well as top-quality arena spaces to combine theory and practical learning.

FLORISTRYFloristry students have access to the College’s full range of horticultural resources.

SCIENCE LABORATORIESBCA has a purpose built Science Building with well-equipped science labs for use across our HE provision.

ANIMAL CENTREOur Animal Management Centre holds a full Zoo Licence and is home to 1,400 animals from 140 species. Featured on the BBC’s Countryfile the College was recognised for its focus on British Wildlife, which has seen the introduction of European Polecats, Red Squirrels and Scottish Wildcats.

CHILDCARE

The College has a nursery on-site that offers childcare for children aged from three months to school age. For more information, call Busy Bees on 01628 825230.

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HOW TO APPLYIt couldn’t be easier

Applications should be made through UCAS, go to www.ucas.com for more information. The UCAS Application Codes for each course may be found by the course title in this brochure or on the relevant course page of our website: www.bca.ac.uk/HE

Applications for the Foundation Degree in Children’s Development and Learning and the Level 4 Floristry qualification should be made directly to BCA using the application form on our website: www.bca.ac.uk/apply

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Once we have received your application you will be invited for interview to secure your place on one of our fantastic HE programmes.