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UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSESFOR THE REAL WORLDHigher Education Guide 2017

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WELCOME TO STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

If you’re looking for a competitive edge in the employmentmarket, then Stoke on Trent College’s higher educationprogrammes will provide the help you need. Thequalifications we offer at university-level have beendeveloped specifically to provide you with professional skillsthat will really progress your employment prospects.

We have designed each programme with employers toprovide the qualifications you need for your chosen careerpath and to help you ultimately achieve your career goals.We offer a friendly, flexible learning environment and ourlow fees mean university-level education is now even moreaffordable.

Many of our programmes are awarded by StaffordshireUniversity, providing our students with all the benefits ofuniversity membership, including university learningresources and social facilities.

Stoke on Trent College is at the heart of the community,easily accessible and with excellent public transport links tothe six towns and beyond. Our approach to learningenables greater one-to-one contact and through ourestablished links with local employers we can also offer real-time employment experience, though many of our highereducation students come to us already in employment.

At Stoke on Trent College we’re proud of the success thatour students achieve, many of whom have taken the stepinto higher education and never looked back.

Thank you for taking the time to consider Stoke on TrentCollege. We look forward to supporting you as you progresstowards a positive and rewarding future career.

Sarah RobinsonChief Executive of Stoke on Trent College

Transforming lives through learning“ “CONTENTS

Equality at Stoke on Trent College means supporting everyone to fulfil their potential.

Diversity at Stoke on Trent College means respecting the fact that everyone is unique and

celebrating the benefits this brings.

Stoke on Trent College provides an environment that is welcoming and inclusive.

It is a place where everyone is treated fairly and with dignity and respect,

where bullying and harassment will not be tolerated and where everyone will

have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Equalityand Diversity

ABOUTWelcome to Stoke on Trent College 2-3 Why choose Stoke on Trent College? 4-5Types of qualification 6-7How to Apply & Open Events 8-9Fees & Funding 10-11Support & Advice 12-13 Facilities 14-15Our links with employers 16-17

COURSESAccess to Higher Education 18-24Childcare, Health and Social Care 25-27Engineering 28 Information Technology 29-33 Performing Arts 34-35Science 36-37 Teacher Training 38-39

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At Burslem Campus…The Live Nation Centre for Media andPerforming Arts houses a 220 seattheatre, recording studio, dancestudio, art workshops and AppleMac suites. Meanwhile studentson our Engineering andConstruction courses benefitfrom state-of-the-art facilities forEngineering, RenewableTechnologies, Electronics,Bricklaying and Plastering in theJohn Seddon Building and recentlyunveiled £10.5M Technology Hub.

Staffordshire University Science CentreScience students also benefit from access to theStaffordshire University Science Centre, situated at theheart of the University Quarter offering specialist sciencelaboratories.

SUPPORT TO SUCCEEDStudying at university-level requires a range of academicstudy skills. We provide you with training and support thatwill improve both your skills and confidence every step ofthe way. We are dedicated to helping you get the mostfrom your career and achieving your personal goals, andwe have a fantastic reputation for supporting andencouraging all students during their time with us.

HIGHER EDUCATION CENTREOur Higher Education Centre is designed to offer you theperfect study environment. Here you can access theinternet, seek advice from experts, study and share your experiences with others. Dedicated to our HigherEducation students, the Centre allows you to work at your own pace in an adult environment.

of Staffordshire Universityfull time students are inemployment or continuingto study within six monthsafter graduating

89.3%

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Why choose Stoke on Trent College?Whether you are looking for an alternative to a full degree course, to progress in your existing job orchange your career, at Stoke on Trent College we have many years’ experience in running higher levelcourses that deliver excellent results. Studying here, you will meet new people, encounter new ideas andlearn more about your chosen subject. Our friendly, flexible learning environment and our low fees meanuniversity-level education is now even more affordable.

VOCATIONAL COURSES FOR THE REAL WORLDCourses are directly related to your job and delivered by tutorswho have real-world experience and knowledge of the subjectsthey teach. We keep class sizes small, with an informalatmosphere and offer substantial individual support.

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITYWe work in partnership with Staffordshire University and arepart of the University Quarter (UniQ). Foundation degrees andFoundation years are awarded by Staffordshire University andour HNC/D Computing students are also classed as Universitystudents, giving you access to resources at both the Collegeand University. Should you wish to progress your studiesfurther, you will have direct progression routes to the final yearof degree programmes at Staffordshire University. StaffordshireUniversity has an enviable reputation with 89.3% of full-timestudents in employment or continuing to study within sixmonths after graduating (Destinations of Leavers from HigherEducation 2014/15 survey).

CONVENIENT LOCATIONBoth our Cauldon and Burslem Campuses, and theStaffordshire University Science Centre are easy to get to andare situated on main bus routes servicing all areas includingLeek, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove.

FACILITIESWe’ve recently invested £36M in new buildings and facilities, so whichever course you choose, you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities at both campuses.

At Cauldon Campus…The Lifestyle building houses a fabulous spa, hair and beautysalons and catering facilities, along with training kitchens andrestaurant and our £6.5M Sports Academy offers a fullyequipped gym, sports hall and therapy rooms. In September2015, we opened the £12M Enterprise Hub incorporatingBusiness, IT, Science, Sports and Public Services courses –offering the latest in IT facilities, a Costa Coffee and much more.

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Study is either part-time over two years or ‘Accelerated’ part-time over 13 months. In order to study at Level 7 candidatesmust be graduates with a degree in the subject that they teach,usually with a 2:1 or 1st class honours. The programmes offer aprogression route to at least one Honours degree and oneMasters degree, most of which are available at StaffordshireUniversity. Students on our Cert Ed/PGCE programmes areclassed as joint Stoke on Trent College and StaffordshireUniversity students, with access to the learning resources andsocial facilities at the University.

INDIVIDUAL MODULESThese are ‘bite-size’ degree-level units made up of one or moreHNC or HND modules in a specialised field and can becompleted in a much shorter time than a full degreeprogramme. These are suitable for people who may just require one or twospecialist skills at degree level, but not a full higher educationqualification or those wanting to extend their teachingqualifications and expertise.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONAccess to Higher Education qualifications provide you with anideal way of developing the skills necessary to progress touniversity, whilst studying subjects that are relevant to yourchosen degree programme. Successful completion of theAccess course will provide you with a nationally recognisedqualification that is an alternative to the traditionalqualifications required by universities.

FOUNDATION YEARA Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of auniversity course. It allows students who don’t meet the normalentry requirements for a degree course to fill in the gaps andgo on to study a full degree. Each Foundation Year is anintegral part of a specific honours degree which means onceyou have passed the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of the linked honours degree.

Qualificationsrange from ‘bite-size’degree-level units toFoundation degree

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types ofqualification

FOUNDATION DEGREESFoundation degrees are designed in partnership withemployers, and offered in conjunction with StaffordshireUniversity. They equip you with skills and knowledge relevant toyour employment; integrating academic and work-basedlearning and allowing you to learn alongside your existing job.However, you may also undertake a Foundation degree whenreturning to work, changing your career or as an alternative to a full degree course.

Full-time Foundation degrees are mostly completed within twoyears.

All Foundation degrees offer a guaranteed progression routeto at least one named Honours degree, most of which areavailable at Staffordshire University.

HNC/HNDHigher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs)are professionally geared to enable students to meet the needsof their chosen future employment.

Study is either full-time or part-time. The course length willdepend on the subject studied and can be from 12 months inthe case of a full-time HNC to three years for a part-time HND.

Students on our Applied IT HNC/D programmes are classed asjoint Stoke on Trent College and Staffordshire University

students, with access to the learning resources and socialfacilities at the University. Where the HNC and HND awards arecurrently awarded by Pearson, students are classed as Stoke onTrent College students only, and should apply direct to thecollege.

LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATEThe Level 4 Certificate is designed to improve your careerprospects and is equivalent to the first year of a Foundationdegree. On successful completion of the Level 4, learners canprogress onto a Level 5 (Foundation degree) qualification orLevel 6 BA (Hons) Degree.

LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PCET) /LEVEL 7 POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PCET)The Level 5 Certificate in Education and Level 7 PGCE areprofessionally geared programmes to enable newly appointedteachers to meet the needs of employers and learners inproviding education in the post-compulsory education andtraining sector (PCET). Students can be employed as teachersin an unpaid or paid capacity, but must be in a teaching rolewith full responsibilities for planning, delivering, assessing anddeveloping learning programmes.

Open Events 5.00 to 7.30pmthroughout the year.Visit www.stokecollege.ac.uk

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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION COURSESCISCO CCNA, PERFORMING ARTS, DANCE &ENGINEERING HNC/DApplication for these courses should be made directly to theCollege via the College website www.stokecollege.ac.uk orby calling 01782 208208.

FULL-TIME COURSESFull-time programmes awarded by Staffordshire University areapplied for directly through UCAS, with Staffordshire Universityas the institution (S72) and Stoke on Trent College as thecampus. However, if you miss the UCAS deadline for applying,please contact us – we may still be able to help you find a placeon a full-time programme. UCAS applications should be madevia the UCAS website - www.ucas.com

PART-TIME COURSESPart-time programmes awarded by Staffordshire University areapplied for via the Staffordshire University website. Please visitwww.staffs.ac.uk/study and use the course search facility in‘undergraduate study’ to find the course you are interested in. This will take you to a Staffordshire University online applicationform so you can complete your application. For more information call us on 01782 208208.

GUIDANCE FOR CURRENT STOKE ON TRENTCOLLEGE STUDENTSIf you are a Stoke on Trent College student seeking to progressto a higher education course with us, then our highly qualifiedCareers Advice Team will be able to assist you in preparing forUCAS applications or for the part-time application route via theUniversity.

OPEN EVENTSTo find out more about our university-level courses come toone of our Open Evenings, which take place from 5.00 to 7.30pm on dates throughout the year. Visitwww.stokecollege.ac.uk for dates in the coming year, and to find out which is the right campus for you.

WHAT HAPPENS ONCE YOU HAVE APPLIED?Following your application you will either be invited in for aninterview or sent an offer, depending on the course you have applied for. For more information on the applications process please visit our website www.stokecollege.ac.uk

HOW TO APPLY

FINANCIAL SUPPORTFor the majority ofour students, you willnot have to pay yourtuition fee up front.

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Fees andfundingThere are two main costs involved inhigher education – the tuition fee for yourcourse, and the living costs associatedwith studying at university-level.

TUITION FEESTuition fees per year of study are published on our websitewww.stokecollege.ac.uk

For the majority of our students, you will not have to pay yourtuition fee up front, as a government Tuition Fee Loan isavailable from the Student Loans Company to cover your feesin full (this is also true for Access to HE students aged 19+, whohave an Advanced Learning Loan available to cover tuitionfees).

The loan is paid directly to the College by the Student LoansCompany to cover your fees, and you only start to repay theloan when you are earning over £21,000 a year.

This loan is available for both full-time and part-time students(so long as the part-time course does not take more than twiceas long to complete as the equivalent full-time course).

Visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information aboutTuition Fee Loans and how to apply for one.

LIVING COSTSIf you are a full-time student, then there may be some financialsupport available to help with living costs such asaccommodation and food (if you live away from home tostudy), travel and course materials.

Maintenance LoanFor full-time higher education students, a maintenance loanmay be available to you in addition to the tuition fee loan, andthe amount available will depend on where you live and studyand your household income. If you live at home and come toStoke on Trent College to study, then the amount you canborrow is reduced as you won’t be paying for accommodation.The maximum loan if you live at home is £6,904 (2017 figure).As with the tuition fee loan, you do not have to pay back any ofthis loan until you are earning over £21,000. If you live awayfrom home, the maintenance loan is up to £8,200. The exactamount of maintenance loan you can apply for will also dependupon your household income. Please visit www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance/household-income for full details.

SHARIA LAW COMPLIANCEUnder Sharia Law, paying interest is prohibited. This meanscurrent-style student loans are deemed not suitable by manyMuslims, making it potentially difficult for Muslim students tofund the cost of higher education. The government undertooka consultation on this subject during 2014 and has nowconfirmed that Muslim students in England will be able to getalternative student finance acceptable under Sharia Law,although this will not be available until 2017 at the earliest.

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LEARNING SUPPORTStoke on Trent College is working to create an environmentthat is welcoming and inclusive. Our Learning Support Team ison hand to provide initial advice and information for individualswho have an additional support need/disability, includingsupport in applying for DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance).Individuals wishing to study at the College are advised todisclose their disability early in the application process.

You can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if youhave a: Disability such as Asperger’s syndrome, autisticspectrum condition, visual impairment, hearing impairment,physical or mobility issues

• Long-term health condition such as epilepsy, cancer, HIV,diabetes

• Mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, OCDand schizophrenia

• Specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia orAD(H)D

You must meet the definition of disability under the EqualityAct 2010. The support you get will depend on your individualneeds and not on income.

For further advice and information please contact the LearningSupport Team on 01782 603563 or [email protected] orby SMS Text to 07786 113933

LINKS WITH EMPLOYERSFor those of our students who are not already in employment,through our Job Shop we offer the opportunity to find a workplacement or part-time work during your course, enabling youto gain real-time work experience. You can drop into the JobShop at either campus.

HELP WITH CHILDCAREThe First Steps Nursery provides a caring, stimulating childcareenvironment for children between the ages of 12 weeks and 5years. We pride ourselves on the service we offer, and ourcommitment to quality is reflected in both our Ofstedinspection reports and the quality awards we have received.

Opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.30pm andFriday 8.30am - 4.30pm, term time only.

For details call 01782 603507

ACCOMMODATIONWhilst Stoke on Trent College does not have any studentaccommodation of its own, we are able to provide links for youto local student accommodation, much of it used by studentsat Staffordshire University. For more information visitwww.stokecollege.ac.uk

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ADVICE AND GUIDANCEIf you’re returning to education after a break, looking for analternative to a full degree programme or even a whole newchange of direction, our friendly, professional staff are righthere to help you plan your future.

We offer impartial advice and guidance and we have a widerange of high quality information to help you make the rightchoice. For help and advice call the Admissions Team on: 01782 603634/ 208208

We also offer a professional careers advice service to help ourstudents identify the right career track. For an appointment oradvice on drop-in times, please call the Careers Team on 01782 603514.

To complete the support offered by Stoke on Trent College, weoperate a Job Shop to help you find the right opportunities forpart-time and full-time work, including help with job searchingtips, CV writing and interview techniques. The Job Shop Teamhave a great track record for helping our students to gain theemployment they are seeking at the end of their course.

HELP WITH FINANCEWe recognise that in many cases, getting the right financialsupport can be a key factor in deciding whether to study acourse or not. Put simply, our aim is to make higher educationan affordable option for anyone who wants to gain

qualifications at this level, and we are able to offer support toall higher education students, depending on your personalcircumstances and the type of course you are studying.

Details of the loans available to support students financiallywith their tuition fees and other costs can be found on pages10 to 11

Please contact our finance advisers on 01782 603604 to findout if you would be eligible for any additional support which will help to make higher education accessible to you.

ACCELERATE PROGRAMMEOur Accelerate Programme is especially designed for those onhigher level programmes, and provides support and guidanceto ensure you are equipped with all the skills you need toprogress through your studies and beyond. Further informationabout the Accelerate Programme can be found online at www.stokecollege.ac.uk, but in summary it includes:

• Workshops in successful academic writing, information andresearch, Harvard referencing and reflective learning

• Training on how to use Moodle, our virtual learningenvironment

• Learning Support

• Career Planning and Professional Development

SUPPORT AND ADVICE

SPORTS ACADEMYThe new Sports Academy boasts a fully equipped gym, asports hall and a therapy suite. The Academy is open sixdays a week and you’ll find friendly instructors who are onhand to help you achieve your exercise goals. Students alsobenefit from reduced rates.

CATERING FACILITIESThere are a variety of food outlets offering a range ofrefreshments, serving a selection of delicious meals atprices you can afford. You can grab a quick snack andcoffee from the Gallery Coffee Bar or take your time over atraditional meal at the new Terrace Restaurant orrefurbished Potters Restaurant.

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITYIn addition to our student facilities, if you’re studying acourse awarded by Staffordshire University, you’re alsoentitled to use the well-stocked University library and theUniversity’s social facilities. You will also have access to theUniversity’s eResource collection, which offers a wide rangeof information held in searchable online databases.

SPECIALISTFACILITIESto give you the realskills and experienceyou need to succeed

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FACILITIESWhatever subject you are studying on our HigherEducation programmes, you will find that the facilitiesat Stoke on Trent College are ideally suited to HE.

Our John Seddon Building Technology Centre, for instance, isone of the best of its kind in the UK, offering industry standardtraining in construction and related fields. While our Lifestylebuilding with its fabulous spa, hair and beauty salons, kitchensand restaurant provides training for a variety of service sectors.In addition, our new Sports Academy offers a fully equippedgym, sports hall and sports therapy suite.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRESOur Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) are open for all studentsto use. They provide a range of books, on-line and audio-visualmaterials, scanners and printers to help you get the most fromyour studies and our friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staffare available to help you find the information you require.

HIGHER EDUCATION CENTREOur HE Centre is designed to offer you the perfect studyenvironment. Here you can access the internet, seek advicefrom experts, study and share your experiences with others.Dedicated to our HE students, the Centre allows you to work at your own pace in an adult environment and can be a realbenefit when you need some space to study on your own.

NEW FACILITIES2015 saw two brand new campus developments open tostudents:• A £12 million new Enterprise Hub at Cauldon, incorporating

all student services, as well as the teaching facilities for IT,Science, Sports Science, Public Services and Business.

• A £10.5 million new Technology Hub at Burslem, housingstate-of-the-art equipment and teaching facilities for a widerange of engineering and construction disciplines, includingElectrical and Electronic Engineering labs, Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering workshops, RenewableTechnologies rigs, White goods installation and maintenancefacility.

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CENTREScience and Technology students benefit from access to theoutstanding Staffordshire University Science Centre. Situated atthe heart of the University Quarter it hosts a number ofspecialist laboratories and a cognitive and developmentalpsychology suite.

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LINKS WITHEMPLOYERSAt Stoke on Trent College we enjoy close links with industryprofessionals in a wide range of local and national employers.Currently we work with some 1400 companies, buildingrelationships that benefit both our programmes of study andour learners as they progress into employment.

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Developing your readiness for employment is a key priority atStoke on Trent College. So we work in partnership with avariety of businesses, professional bodies and public serviceorganisations to ensure that the skills and knowledge taught onour courses are of value to employers and meet requiredprofessional standards.

Many of our courses also involve employers from a variety oforganisations in the learning experience to ensure that you getthe opportunity to apply your skills in real life situations. Forexample, on many courses students are encouraged toundertake live projects and assignments which have beendevised by employers and are directly linked to the needs oftheir organisation and also provide opportunities for workplacements.

For those of our students who are not already in employment,we offer the opportunity for work placement, enabling you tobenefit from realtime work experience.

For students who are currently employed, we offer courseswhich are relevant to your workplace and flexible enough to fitin with work commitments.

Over the years, many students have progressed with the helpof our work-based Higher Education courses and discoveredthat the pace of their studies has enabled them to maintain ahealthy balance of work and study.

WorkingPartnerships

with 1,400 companies ranging from local owner-managed concerns to multi-national brands

Nursing Assistant Diane Lowehas proved no matter what ageyou are, you can still go back tocollege! 46 year old Diane undertook anAccess to Health course,studying Biology, Sociologyand Psychology.Diane has gone about thecourse with incredibledetermination, showingmotivation, a professionalattitude and maturity in herconduct. Not one to blow herown trumpet, Diane has grown

in self-confidence during thecourse and become a populargroup member through hersupport for others. Diane said when she firststarted at the College it was abit of a struggle. “I wasn’t verygood with computers so Ispent a lot of time trying tofinish assignments, but as thecourse went on I got better.I’m so glad I stuck at it, it hasgiven me a lot moreconfidence!”After working as a Nursing

Assistant at the Royal StokeUniversity Hospital for 14years, Diane decided to goback to college to boost herqualifications.She added: "I want to go upthe ladder and achievesomething. I want to apply fora position as an OperatingDepartment Practitioner in thehospital theatre."The College has given me thebest possible platform tosucceed. All of the staff havebeen very supportive."

Diane LoweAccess to Higher

Education in Health

The College has givenme the best possibleplatform to succeed.All of the staff havebeen very supportive.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION - DIPLOMA IN HEALTH

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

ABOUT THE COURSEThe Access to Higher Educationcourse provides you with aqualification that will enableyou to progress to university tostudy a range of vocational andacademic Health degreeprogrammes.

The Access course is an idealway of developing the skillsnecessary to progress touniversity whilst studyingsubjects that are relevant toyour chosen degreeprogramme.

The course covers 3 key topicsof Psychology, Biology andSociology for Health as follows:

Psychology: AbnormalPsychology, DevelopmentalPsychology, Memory Processes,Stress and Social Psychology

Biology: Cell Biology, Genetics,Human Immunity, HumanNutrition and the DigestiveSystem, Reproduction andGrowth, Respiration and

Circulation, Endocrine andNervous System, Musculo-Skeletal System and UrinarySystem

Sociology: Crime andDeviance, Sociology of Healthand Family

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no formal entryrequirements, but it isbeneficial for students to haveLevel 2 Functional Skills orabove in English. In theabsence of any entryqualifications, students willhave to demonstrate Level 2English ability via an initialassessment at interview.

Students without qualificationsin Maths and English may find itbeneficial to complete theReturn to Study course first.This enables students todevelop confidence in theirability to study at a higher levelbefore starting the Accessprogramme.

In addition, students will needto check the entry requirementsfor their chosen degreeprogramme. Some coursesrequire students to have GCSEsin Maths and/or English orrelevant work experience. It isvery important that you checkthese entry requirementsbefore you start the course.

PROGRESSIONSuccessful completion of theAccess course will provide youwith a nationally recognisedqualification that is analternative to the traditionalqualifications required toprogress to university.

Typically, successful studentsprogress to a range of healthrelated degree programmesincluding adult nursing, mentalhealth nursing, children’snursing and midwifery.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F1015P1015 (FastTrack)

1 year full-time1 year part-time(FastTrack)

Cauldon / ScienceCentre

Direct to Stoke on Trent College

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GET THE LOANGET QUALIFIEDGET THE JOB

Are you aged 19 or over? Thinking of starting an Access course this year? Apply for an Advanced Learning Loan to cover your course fees and pay nothing upfront! See page 10-11 for details or visit www.stokecollege.ac.uk

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION – DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE


ABOUT THE COURSEThe Access to Higher Educationcourse provides you with anideal way to develop the skillsnecessary to progress touniversity whilst studyingsubjects that are relevant toyour chosen degreeprogramme.

Successful completion of thecourse will provide you with anationally recognisedqualification that is analternative to A Levels. Thecourse will focus on a range ofcore and specialist units whichwill be delivered throughtaught sessions, the VirtualLearning Environment and e-tutorials.

Core units include Psychology,Sociology and Social Policy withlearners selecting one specialistsubject from Law Business,Social Work or Humanities.


Students without qualificationsin Maths and English may find itbeneficial to complete theReturn to Study course first.

This enables students todevelop confidence in theirability to study at a higher levelbefore starting the Accessprogramme. In addition,students will need to check theentry requirements for theirchosen degree programme.

Some courses require studentsto have GCSEs in Maths and/orEnglish or relevant workexperience.

It is very important that youcheck these entry requirementsbefore you start the course.

PROGRESSIONTypically students on thisDiploma progress to universityto do a range of subjectsincluding Law, Social Work,Psychology, Sociology, SocialPolicy, Humanities and Social Work.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5225

1 year

Cauldon


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HELP WITH FINANCE AND FEES MAY BE AVAILABLE

SEE PAGES 10-11 FOR DETAILS

FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.STOKECOLLEGE.AC.UK

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION - DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE


ABOUT THE COURSEThe Access to Higher Educationcourse provides you with anideal way of developing theskills necessary to progress touniversity, whilst studyingsubjects that are relevant toyour chosen degreeprogramme.

The course covers the 3 keysciences of Chemistry, Biologyand Physics as follows:

Chemistry: Atomic Structure,Bonding, Functional Groups,Hydrocarbons, PhysicalChemistry and Hydrocarbons

Biology: Cell Biology, Genetics,Human Immunity, HumanNutrition and the DigestiveSystem, Reproduction andGrowth, Respiration andCirculation, Endocrine andNervous System, Musculo-Skeletal System and UrinarySystem

Physics: Electricity, Mechanics,Optics and Sound, Physics,Thermal Properties and HeatTransfer


Students without qualificationsin Maths and English may find itbeneficial to complete theReturn to Study course first.This enables students todevelop confidence in theirability to study at a higher levelbefore starting the Accessprogramme.


PROGRESSIONTypically students on theAccess Science Diplomaprogress to university to do arange of Science degreeprogrammes including ForensicScience, Physiotherapy,Biology, Psychology,Radiography, OperatingDepartment Practice (ODP),Pharmacy, EnvironmentalScience, Biomedical Science,Paramedic Science,Biochemistry and Microbiology.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5015

1 year full-time

Science Centre


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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION – DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND LAW


ABOUT THE COURSEThe Access to Higher Educationcourse provides you with anideal way to develop the skillsnecessary to progress touniversity whilst studyingsubjects that are relevant toyour chosen degreeprogramme. Successful completion of thecourse will provide you with anationally recognisedqualification that is analternative to A Levels. Thecourse will focus on a range ofcore and specialist units whichwill be delivered throughtaught sessions, the VirtualLearning Environment and e-tutorials.

Core units include Psychology,Sociology and Social Policy withlearners selecting one specialistsubject from Law Business,Social Work or Humanities.


Students without qualificationsin Maths and English may find itbeneficial to complete theReturn to Study course first.This enables students todevelop confidence in theirability to study at a higher levelbefore starting the Accessprogramme. In addition,students will need to check theentry requirements for theirchosen degree programme.

Some courses require studentsto have GCSEs in Maths and/orEnglish or relevant workexperience.

It is very important that youcheck these entry requirementsbefore you start the course.

PROGRESSIONTypically students on thisDiploma progress to universityto do a range of subjectsincluding Law, Social Work,Psychology, Sociology, SocialPolicy, Humanities and Social Work.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5335

1 year

Cauldon


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GET THE LOANGET QUALIFIEDGET THE JOB

Are you aged 19 or over? Thinking of starting an Access course this year? Apply for an Advanced Learning Loan to cover your course fees and pay nothing upfront! See page 10-11 for details or visit www.stokecollege.ac.uk



ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION - MEDICINE


ABOUT THE COURSEThe Access to Higher Educationcourse provides you with aqualification that will enableyou to progress to university tostudy a range of vocational andacademic Medical degreeprogrammes.

The Access course is an idealway of developing the skillsnecessary to progress touniversity whilst studyingsubjects that are relevant toyour chosen degreeprogramme.

The course covers 3 key topicsof Biology, Chemistry andPhysics, along with a researchtopic, as follows:

Biology: Anatomy, HumanNutrition and the DigestiveSystem, Control and Co-ordination, Human Disease andPrevention, Infection andImmunity, Respiration andCirculation.

Chemistry: Functional Groups,Hydrocarbons, PhysicalChemistry – KineticFactors.Skeletal System andUrinary System

Physics: ElectromagneticSpectrum, Medical Physics,Optics and Sound.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no formal entryrequirements, but it isbeneficial for students to haveLevel 2 Functional Skills orabove in English. In theabsence of any formal entryqualifications, students willhave to demonstrate Level 2English ability via an initialassessment at interview.Students without qualificationsin Maths and English may find itbeneficial to complete theReturn to Study course first.This enables students todevelop confidence in theirability to study at a higher levelbefore starting the Accessprogramme. In addition,students will need to check theentry requirements for theirchosen degree programme.Some courses require studentsto have GCSEs in Maths and/orEnglish or relevant workexperience. It is very importantthat you check these entryrequirements before you startthe course.


PROGRESSIONSuccessful completion of theAccess course will provide youwith a nationally recognisedqualification that is analternative to the traditionalqualifications required toprogress to university. Typically,successful students’ progress toa range of Medical relateddegree programmes.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5555

1 year full-time

Science Centre


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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATEAWARDED BY STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

CHILDCARE

ABOUT THE COURSEDuring the Level 4 Certificateyou will examine a range ofareas and disciplines that focusupon a comprehensive andmulti-disciplinary understandingof children, families, policy andpractice. This course offers aholistic approach tounderstanding early childhood,relating appropriate theory topractice. The modules you willstudy are:

• Practitioner’s Personal,Academic and ProfessionalDevelopment

• The Developing Child: AHolistic View

• The Planning Cycle

• Inclusive and EnablingEnvironments

The programme is deliveredone day a week with study timesub-divided into contact timeand self-directed learning.

The strategies for teaching andlearning are designed toprovide practical contexts for

the analysis of contemporaryissues and problems of apractical nature. You will alsobe required to complete workrelated tasks in all modules.This will provide you with theopportunity to link theoreticalperspectives to your practice. Itwill also enable you to reflecton values, practices,assumptions and policies.Work-based activities,supported by a critical friendwill help you to establishconnections between practiceand issues raised by theprogramme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should hold a GCSE inEnglish at grade C or aboveand a relevant and currentLevel 3 Childcare/Early Yearsqualification. You should beworking within the Early Yearssector (voluntary or paidemployment) and have proof ofa current Disclosure and BarringService (DBS).

PROGRESSIONThis programme is central tothe government’s drive to raisestandards. On successfulcompletion of the Level 4course you could decide toprogress onto the Level 5.Completion of Level 5 will giveyou a Foundation degree inEarly Childhood Studies.Successful Foundation degreegraduates may progress to theLevel 6 of the BA (Hons) EarlyChildhood Studies atStaffordshire University oranother similar route to ‘top-up’ to a full honours degreethat you may find moreappropriate to yourprofessional interests, forexample a BA (Hons)Education. With a BA (Hons)degree in Early ChildhoodStudies you could work towardsattaining an early years’ sectorspecific professional status,such as Early Years Teacher(EYT) or Qualified TeacherStatus (QTS) or follow routesinto a range of related sectors,such as health or social work.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

P4440

18 months part-time

Cauldon

Application must beonline through theStaffordshire Universityonline system – see ‘How to Apply’ page 8-9

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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION - SPORTS SCIENCE


ABOUT THE COURSEThe course is made up of arange of mandatory andoptional units. The mandatoryunits include Anatomy andPhysiology and exampleoptional units include PhysicalPerformance in Humans,Fitness Trainer, Teaching andCoaching, Sports Psychology. The broad range of disciplinesand subjects covered on thecourse will allow you todevelop necessary skillsrelevant for progression in thesport and active leisureindustry. It is intended that themajority of students, onsuccessful completion of allunits, will progress to highereducation courses oremployment.This is an intensive one yearprogramme and you will beexpected to work hard on thecourse. Your life skills in timemanagement, planning,prioritising and meetingdeadlines will be key factors inensuring success on the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no formal entryrequirements, but it isbeneficial for students to haveLevel 2 Functional Skills orabove in English. In theabsence of any formal entryqualifications, students willhave to demonstrate Level 2English ability via an initialassessment at interview.Students without qualificationsin Maths and English may find itbeneficial to complete theReturn to Study course first.This enables students todevelop confidence in theirability to study at a higher levelbefore starting the Accessprogramme. In addition,students will need to check theentry requirements for theirchosen degree programme.Some courses require studentsto have GCSEs in Maths and/orEnglish or relevant workexperience. It is very importantthat you check these entryrequirements before you startthe course.

PROGRESSIONThe Access to Higher Educationcourse provides you with aqualification that will enableyou to progress to university tostudy a range of vocational andacademic sports related degreeprogrammes, these may includesome of the following areas:Physical Education, SportsScience, Sports Management,Nutrition, Sport Psychology,Physiotherapy and relateddegrees.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5445

1 year full-time

Cauldon


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Emma began her Foundationdegree in Early ChildhoodStudies in 2014 and was facedwith very significant barriers atthe end of her first year, havingto cope with major healthissues in her family and difficultdecisions regarding her ownhealth. This was in addition toan ongoing need to care for afamily member with severedisability and the blow of

having her course assignmentwork accidentally deleted fromher memory stick. Emma puts determination andhard work as the reasons forsucceeding in her career. Shewas recognised for this in theCollege’s Celebrating SuccessAwards and was alsonominated by the SentinelNewspaper as a hero.

“I can’t believe they havethought of me as a hero!” saidEmma, “I merely did whatanyone else would have doneunder the circumstances. Thesupport of the staff on thecourse has been exceptionaland I would urge anyone whowants to work with children totake this course – since cominghere I haven’t looked back!”

EmmaBourne

Foundation degreein Early Childhood

Studies.

The support of the staff onthe course has beenexceptional and I wouldurge anyone who wants towork with children to takethis course – since cominghere I haven’t looked back!

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES FOUNDATION DEGREE (FdA)AWARDED BY STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

CHILDCARE

ABOUT THE COURSEThroughout this Foundationdegree you will examine arange of areas and disciplinesthat focus upon acomprehensive and multi-disciplinary understanding ofchildren, families, policy andpractice. This course offers aholistic approach tounderstanding early childhood,relating appropriate theory topractice. You will look criticallyat the role of play, considerdiffering curriculum models andexamine the impact of earlychildhood researchers, theoristsand government legislation oncurrent practices. Studies in thetheory of childhooddevelopment and the rightsand diversity of young peopleare complemented by aconsideration of leadership inthe workplace and a range ofmulti-professional perspectivesto the field of early years.

The programme is studied overtwo years and two terms anddelivered one day a week in thelate afternoon/evening, withstudy time sub-divided intocontact time and self-directed

learning. The strategies forteaching and learning aredesigned to provide practicalcontexts for the analysis ofcontemporary issues andproblems of a practical nature.You will also be required tocomplete work related tasks inall modules. This will provideyou with the opportunity to linktheoretical perspectives to yourpractice. It will also enable youto reflect on values, practices,assumptions and policies.Work-based activities,supported by a critical friendwill help you to establishconnections between practiceand issues raised by theprogramme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should hold a GCSE inEnglish at grade C or aboveand a relevant and currentLevel 3 Childcare/Early Yearsqualification. Examples includeDCE, BTEC National, NVQ orDiploma CYPW Level 3 or theirequivalent and have completedat least 1-year post qualificationwithin the sector. You should beworking within the Early Yearssector (voluntary or paid

employment) and have astatement of support, proof ofa current Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) check andcommitment from youremployer.

PROGRESSIONThis programme is central tothe government’s drive to raisestandards. SuccessfulFoundation degree graduatesmay progress to the Level 6 ofthe BA (Hons) Early ChildhoodStudies at StaffordshireUniversity or another similarroute to ‘top-up’ to a fullhonours degree that you mayfind more appropriate to yourprofessional interests, forexample a BA (Hons)Education.With a BA (Hons) degree inEarly Childhood Studies youcould work towards attainingan early years’ sector specificprofessional status, such asEarly Years Teacher (EYT) orQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or follow routes into a range ofrelated sectors, such as health or social work.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

P1185

3 years part-time

Cauldon

Application must beonline through theStaffordshireUniversity onlinesystem – see ‘How to Apply’page 8-9

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COMPUTING SCIENCE HNC

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ABOUT THE COURSEThis course is suitable for thoseinterested in the computerindustry, or seeking a steppingstone to a full Honours degree.

This programme covers a rangeof computing topics including:

• Database Development

• Hardware

• Networking

• Professional Skills

• Programming

• Web Development

It will help you to developpractical skills and gainconfidence as well as enhancingyour analytical, team workingand communication skills.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTypically those applying for thiscourse should have a minimumof 48 UCAS points which maycome from an A-Level, AVCE,GNVQ, BTEC, or other study atLevel 3.Students offering AdvancedApprenticeship qualificationswill also be considered.Applicants should also have aGCSE in Maths or suitableequivalent (eg. 4 x OCN Level 5units; OCR Numeracy, etc).Special rules apply to learnersaged over 21 who are lookingto change career or return tostudy and therefore areencouraged to apply.

If you do not have thesequalifications but are over 21years and have relevantexperience, other entry criteriamay apply.

PROGRESSIONFollowing successfulcompletion, you can progressto the Level 5 Higher NationalDiploma (HND) in ComputingScience which offers a greaterdegree of specialism and thenpotentially progression todegree level programmes.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

P1777

2 years part-time

Cauldon

AWARDED BY STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

APPLY

Application must beonline through theStaffordshireUniversity onlinesystem – see ‘How to Apply’page 8-9

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GENERAL ENGINEERING HNC

ENGINEERING

ABOUT THE COURSEThis course has beendeveloped with careerprogression and recognition byprofessional bodies in mind. Itprovides a specialist work-related programme of studythat covers the key knowledge,understanding and practicalskills required in theengineering sector and alsooffers particular specialistemphasis through the choice ofthe specialist units.This is a multidiscipline coursecovering electrical, electronicand mechanical engineering. Itwill develop analytical andpractical skills and provides theopportunity to undertake awork-related project.

Core units include:• Analytical Methods for

Engineers EngineeringScience

• Project: Design,Implementation andEvaluation

Optional units include:• Mechanical Principles• Manufacturing Processes• Fluid Mechanics• Programmable Logic

Controllers• Electrical, Electronic and

Digital Principles.

The course is studied over 2years on a part-time basis.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSApplicants should be 18 or overand have successfullycompleted a BTEC Level 3Extended National Diploma inEngineering.

PROGRESSIONOn successful completion ofthe HNC you could progress tothe HND in GeneralEngineering.

Progression from thisqualification may well be into orwithin employment in themanufacturing engineeringsector where learners may worktowards IncorporatedEngineering status.Alternatively learners couldprogress to degree courses inrelated engineering areas suchas manufacturing, mechanical,electrical, electronic orautomotive engineering.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

P4226

2 years part-time

Burslem


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AWARDED BY PEARSON


23 year-old Vishal Patel hadalready completed a degree inSports and Exercise Science atthe University of Essex, beforestudying a Foundation degreein ICT at Stoke on Trent Collegein partnership with StaffordshireUniversity.He explains: “After I finishedmy degree in Sports andExercise Science, I applied forthe BT Graduate scheme.Unfortunately, I didn’t make itonto the scheme at graduatelevel but was offered a positionas a Higher Apprentice instead.

This involved taking a positionwith graduate responsibilities,whilst combining this withstudying a Foundation degreein ICT.Vishal joined BT in 2013, takingthe opportunity to rotatethrough a few different roles. Itwasn’t long before he waspromoted to a role ascontinuous improvement lead,where he drove businessimprovements and delivered a£27k per annum cost reduction,as well as embedding a newculture within the office.

As a result of his achievements,Vishal was headhunted to joinanother team as atransformation strategyconsultant working directlyunder the head of strategy!Vishal is a strong advocate forhigher education and feelsthere are lots of benefits tostudying a Foundation degree.He says: “I have been able toapply my new skills andknowledge immediately to myroles, I’ve been given theappropriate time to studyeffectively and I’ve beenearning as I do everything!

Vishal PatelFdSc InformationCommunications

Technology

I had already graduated the‘traditional way’ – butcombining a Foundationdegree with a higherApprenticeship at BT has givenme a much better start to ahigh flying career.

COMPUTING BSC (HONS) FOUNDATION YEAR


ABOUT THE COURSEIf you’d like to study acomputing-based degree butyour current qualifications don’tmeet the entry requirementsfor degree level study, ourComputing Foundation Yearcould be for you.

The course - which is also idealif you’ve been out of educationfor a long time - will increaseyour confidence and give youthe skills you need to succeedin higher education.

It prepares you for entry intothe first year of your chosendegree by giving you a solidunderstanding of computingscience and its application andrelevance to the modern world.Course content is relevant andup-to-date so you’ll make aseamless transition onto theComputing Honours degree atStaffordshire University. You willstudy a range of topicsincluding: Computer Hardware,Database Development,Programming, IntroductoryMaths, Networking, Study Skillsand Web Technologies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS48 UCAS points from aminimum of one A-Level or aBTEC National Award.

Other qualifications will beconsidered on an individualbasis. Candidates are expectedto have a good level of Englishand Maths, be motivated andcommitted to the course.

An initial assessment for Englishand Maths may be required.

Application to the course willrequire an interview with amember of the teaching staff.

PROGRESSIONOn successful completion ofthe Foundation Year you will beable to progress onto the firstyear of a Computing Honoursdegree at StaffordshireUniversity.

To work in modern ITenvironments you require anincreasing array of skills andknowledge of technologies,methodologies and practices.This course will help you to identify these and allow you to expand and develop your current practices.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F1235

28 weeks full-time forFoundation Year

Cauldon

Via UCAS

UCAS CODE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Course code G023,institution code (S72) -Stoke on Trent Collegecampus (A)

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COMPUTING - CISCO CCNA


ABOUT THE COURSECCNA Part 1 & 2This course will be anintroduction to networkingusing the Cisco CCNANetworking Academycurriculum. Content includesFundamental NetworkingPrinciples, IP Addressing,Routing Protocols, NetworkDevice Configuration, OSI andTCP/IP Layers and Cabling. Themain focus is to cover the basicnetwork concepts and to beable to configure smallnetworks with appropriate IPaddresses with routingprotocols.

CCNA Part 3 & 4This covers the Cisco CCNAcurriculum content parts 3 and4. The CCNA certification willbe awarded following thesuccessful completion of anexternal exam. This course willbe an introduction to switching,network security andmanagement and wirelessstandards using the CiscoCCNA Networking Academycurriculum.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThis course (whilst offeredseparately here) is part of theHNC/D in Computing Scienceand as such is University Level.Ideally you will have someunderstanding of networkingconcepts and for Part 3 & 4have completed Parts 1 & 2.

PROGRESSIONSuccessful completion of Part 1& 2 will lead to Parts 3 & 4 oryou may choose to completeunits from the HNC or HND inComputing Science (or apply tocomplete the whole HNC inComputing Science).

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

P1777-11CCNA Part 1 & 2 P1777-20 CCNA Part 3 & 4

14 Weeks

Cauldon


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COMPUTING SCIENCE HNC & HND - INDIVIDUAL MODULES


ABOUT THE COURSEIndividual Computing unitsoffer learners the opportunityto take one or moreStaffordshire Universitymodules in a specific topic.These are suitable for peoplewho may just require one ortwo specialist skills at HE level,but do not (currently) wish toundertake a full highereducation qualification.

ABOUT THE MODULESIn Computing we offer anumber of modules from theHNC and HND in ComputingScience programmes, whichyou can study at different timesof the year. Please visitwww.stokecollege.ac.uk fordetails of exactly when thedifferent modules are running.

Individual Computing modulescurrently being offered byStoke on Trent College are:

• Introduction to Web andDatabase Development(Code P1777-12)

• Further Networking withWireless (Code P1777-15)

• Hardware and Networking(Code P1777-13)

• Programming Concepts withC# (Code P1777-14)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThese modules are at Level 4 or 5 and as such students willbe expected to have goodEnglish and Maths ability (GCSE grade C).

Ideally a student will also havean appropriate qualification atLevel 3 (A-Level or equivalent).Dependent upon your existingability and qualifications aninterview for admission ontothis course may be required.

PROGRESSIONYou may choose other modulesfrom the variety of those onoffer that form part of the HNCand HND in ComputingScience.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

Various - see text fordetails

Up to 1 year part-time

Cauldon

Application must beonline through theStaffordshire Universityonline system – see ‘How to Apply’page 8-9.

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PERFORMING ARTS (DANCE) LEVEL 4SUBJECT TO VALIDATION


ABOUT THE COURSEThe course is designed toimprove your practice andunderstanding of danceperformance in all its variousforms. Creative communicationis central to the programme,encouraging dancers todevelop a range of skills thatwill enhance their employabilityin the industry and further theircareer goals.

With the emphasis onperformance you will studydance technique (ballet,contemporary, Jazz and urban),movement studies,choreography, dance repertoireand performance. Thesesubjects are exploredpractically, with underpinningknowledge and research tosupport and guide the creativeprocess through a range ofassignments, project andperformances.

The Level 4 Dance Performancewould appeal to those with ahigh level of commitment and aprofessional approach topractical and academic workand personal development.

Units may include:• Ballet Technique 1

• Contemporary Technique 1

• Choreography

• Preparation for Performance

• Jazz Dance

• Understanding Dance: History& Analysis

• Performance

• Urban Dance

• Professional Studies

• Choreography for Film

• Professional Practice

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of anExtended Diploma in Dance orrelevant suite of A Levels plussuccessful completion of anaudition.

PROGRESSIONSuccessful completion of thiscourse will enable you to:• Audition for professional

training.• Progress into a range of

employment opportunities,including self-employedartist, arts administration,community dance, dance ineducation.

• Progress to higher educationto achieve a (BA hons)Degree in Dance.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5814

1 year full-time

Burslem andSteelworks DanceAcademy


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PERFORMING ARTS (THEATRE) LEVEL 4SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

PERFORMING ARTS

ABOUT THE COURSEThe course is designed toimprove your practice andunderstanding of performancein all its various forms. Creativecommunication is central to theprogramme, encouragingactors to develop a range ofskills that will enhance theiremployability in the industryand further their career goals.

Acting for camera, movementstudies, directing, outreachdrama, classical, contemporarytheatre and voice and speechare explored practically, withunderpinning knowledge andresearch to support and guidethe creative process through arange of assignments, projectand performances.

The Level 4 Performing Arts(Acting) would appeal to thosewith a high level ofcommitment and a professionalapproach to practical work andpersonal development.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of anExtended Diploma inPerforming Arts or relevantsuite of A Levels.

PROGRESSIONSuccessful completion of thiscourse will enable you to:• Audition for professional

training.• Progress into a range of

employment opportunities,including self-employedartist, arts administration,community theatre, theatredesign, theatre in educationand television and radio.

• Progress into highereducation to achieve a (BAhons) Degree.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F5810

1 year

Cauldon


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My time at college wasmost enjoyable, thetutors were all veryknowledgeable and readyto help with any query,question or problem.

Since finishing school 25 yearsago, Lisa had an excellentcareer in retail, two children andslotted in some shorteducational courses along theway.

She studied the FoundationYear Degree in ForensicScience/Biology in preparationfor a Science Degree atStaffordshire University. She iscurrently in her first year of athree-year degree in BiomedicalScience at StaffordshireUniversity after passing allmodules during the Foundation

Year at Stoke on Trent College.Lisa said: “My time at collegewas most enjoyable, the tutorswere all very knowledgeableand ready to help with anyquery, question or problem. Having never set foot in alaboratory before the practicallab sessions were veryinteresting and enjoyable. They covered a lot of differentexperimental aspects alsoscientific terminology andfamiliarisation with equipmentwhich will prepare me for adegree.

The theory and assignmentsside of the course were alsovery informative and allowingme to explore and expand onmy knowledge gained in theclassroom. Starting full-time education atthe age of 41 was a big decisionbut I don’t regret a singlemoment of it.”

Lisa JonesFoundation Year

Degree in ForensicScience/Biology.

BIOLOGY/FORENSIC/PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE BSC (HONS) WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR

SCIENCE

ABOUT THE COURSEThe Science Foundation Year(SFY) gives you the opportunityto enter degree courses inscience if your qualifications donot meet normal Level 1 entryrequirements. This is a provenroute to achievement with along track record of success.Importantly, the SFY is tailor-made to prepare you for Level1 of a degree in the biologicalsciences, pharmaceuticalscience or forensic science.

It has a modular structurecovering the four corecomponents (Biology,Chemistry, Forensic Scienceand Mathematics and DataHandling) ensuring that youhave the foundation withsubject knowledge and keytransferable skills (includingcommunication and IT) requiredto complete a Science Degree.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSApplicants must hold aminimum of four GCSEs atgrade C or equivalent, have anIELTS score of 6.0 (minimum5.5) or equivalent and evidenceof study or experience at ahigher level. We welcomeapplications from people with avariety of qualifications, skillsand experience. We have aflexible approach to ouradmission of mature applicantsand applicants from non-traditional or non-standardacademic routes. Applicants areindividually assessed and willbe made an offer based ontheir circumstances.Staffordshire Universityrecognises that previousexperience gained in work orother areas of life may haveprepared mature applicants fora course of study such as this.

PROGRESSIONOnce you have successfullycompleted the Foundation Yearyou can progress to a Degree inForensic Science,Pharmaceutical or BiologicalScience.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

F1865

1 year full-time

Science Centre Staffordshire University

Via UCAS

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UCAS CODE

Course code C101 - BiologyF413 - ForensicF154 - PharmaceuticalStoke on Trent CollegeCampus (A)


CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION/POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION: POST COMPULSORY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

TEACHER TRAINING

ABOUT THE COURSEThis in-service teachingqualification provides you withthe opportunity to meet thenew government standards forteaching in the Education andTraining sector (PostCompulsory) and to worktowards gaining QualifiedTeacher Learning and Skills(QTLS) status.

This is a work-based award withyour teaching practice as thecentral focus. In order to helpyou develop your practice, yourteaching is observed by yourtutors, mentor and peers, whilstclassroom and online activitiesencourage you to work withpeers in communities ofpractice to help nurture apositive approach toimprovement. You will examinetheories of teaching, learningand assessment and evaluatetheir appropriateness andvalidity through theirapplication to your worksituation. The qualificationconsists of both theoretical andpractical aspects

so for each module you willproduce a written assignment,which comprises 75% of yourmarks and undertake andevaluate two successfulobservations, which comprises25% of your marks.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSWe require you to be inemployment for a minimum of100 hours at a recognisedtraining or educationalestablishment.

• A degree (First or 2.1) in thesubject that you are teachingfor PGCE or Level 3 minimumqualification for Cert Ed.

• GCSE Grade C in EnglishLanguage (or equivalent), andevidence that you arecurrently working at literacyLevel 2.

• IELTS Level 6 for allinternational students whosefirst language is not English(or a recent, recognised andequivalent English languagequalification for speakers ofother languages).

• Evidence that you haveachieved or are workingtowards GCSE Grade C (orequivalent) in Maths.

• DBS (CRB) enhanceddisclosure clearance (usuallyarranged by your employingorganisation).

• Access to subject specificmentor support (again,usually arranged by youremploying organisation).

PROGRESSIONProgression from this awardmay lead on to the MA inEducation at StaffordshireUniversity.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

P4247

2 years part-time or 14 months fast-track

Cauldon

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APPLY

Application must beonline through theStaffordshire Universityonline system – see ‘How to Apply’page 8-9




EDUCATION FOUNDATION DEGREE (FdA)

TEACHER TRAINING

ABOUT THE COURSEThe Foundation degree inEducation offerscomprehensive coverage of theknowledge and skills requiredby those supporting learningand teaching. It is a practicalcourse which is focused on theworkplace.

This course will give you adeeper understanding of:

1. Up-to-date developments inthe education sector;

2. How to apply key theoriesand principles of educationto your professional practiceto meet the specific needs ofyour employer and your ownpersonal development;

3. Wider professional andacademic skills developmentto help secure your currentemployment and broadenyour future career options.

The course developsunderstanding of teaching andlearning, working in educationand behaviour management. Italso covers skills required foreffective communication, selfdevelopment and careerprogression. You will take arange of modules which will beformally assessed through arange of tasks and activities.

You will also be assessed onyour understanding of: learnermotivation and rewards;emotional intelligence and theeffective learning environment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSApplicants for the Foundationdegree in Education must:

• Be employed or in a voluntarycapacity for a minimum of 2days a week in anappropriate role and setting

• Normally have 3 GCSEs (orequivalent) at grade C orabove; including English or acurrent IELTS score of 6.0

• Hold a Level 3 qualification ina related subject.

PROGRESSIONThis Foundation degree inEducation is designed toprovide an opportunity for youif you are working with learnersto build on your knowledgeand experience and to enhanceunderstanding of your currentrole. In addition it will provide aroute towards obtaining adegree and professionalqualifications at a higher level,e.g. BA (Hons) Education.

CODE

DURATION

LOCATION

APPLY

P1027

2 extended years part-time

Cauldon


Application must beonline through theStaffordshire Universityonline system – see ‘How to Apply’page 8-9

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