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Contents
Your first choice for a university qualification
Why choose Bury College?
Financial support
University qualifications - the facts
Great location
Working in partnership
Facilities
Accommodation
University Courses
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I chose to study at Bury College University
Centre because the tutors provide a more personal
experience and offer lots of help. I’m really
enjoying my time here and love every
aspect of my course.
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Suzan Millad, International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
An outstanding college with a
proven track record of achievement
In partnership with
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Higher Education - entry requirements explained
Higher Education - course levels explained
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Access to Higher Education (Level 3)
Art Foundation Diploma (Pre-degree)
Beauty Management HND
Business and Enterprise Foundation Degree (FdA)
Business Studies HNC
Certificate in Education 14+
Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
Design in Media Make-up Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Early Years Childhood Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)
Education and Learning BA (Hons)
Events Management BSc (Hons)
Health Care Foundation Degree (FdA)
International Business Management BSc (Hons)
International Business Management Foundation
Degree (FdSc)
International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
Performance BA (Hons)
Professional Development in Early Years BA (Hons) Top-up
Professional Development in Education BA (Hons)
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Professional Development for Teaching Assistants
BA (Hons) Top-up
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education 14+
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Social Policy BSc (Hons)
Sports Science and Coaching Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Teaching Assistants (Primary) Foundation Degree (FdA)
Higher Apprenticeships
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Higher Apprenticeships - explained
Higher Apprenticeships - How do I apply?
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AAT Business Skills Level 4
Business and Professional Administration Level 4
Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children
and Young People’s Services Level 5
Hospitality Level 5
Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms
Professionals Level 4
Leadership and Management Level 5
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University Centre
How do I apply?
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Your first
choice for a
university
qualification
Why choose Bury College?
Supportive staff
You will benefit from a personal approach and one-to-one feedback that
allows you to achieve your full potential. Our enthusiastic tutors bring a
breadth of industry experience to lectures to ensure you are well
prepared for your first step into the workplace.
Low fees
At Bury College University Centre,
our caring and student focused
environment can give you the best
start in your higher education.
In partnership with
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If you want to gain a university
qualification to progress in your
chosen area, or want to study for
a career change, our wide range of
courses delivered in partnership
with the University of Bolton,
Pearson Education and the
University of Salford offer
excellent progression routes.
Bury College University Centre offers lower full and part-time tuition
fees than most universities.
Career focused courses
Our high quality courses are designed, often in partnership with businesses,
to provide you with the skills you need to secure you dream career.
Modern facilities
You will have access to our modern facilities including a brand new purpose
built centre that includes a lecture room, seminar and meeting rooms
and social learning area. Please see page 12 for more details on our
state-of-the-art campus.
Great transport links
The Bury College University Centre campus is easily accessible by metrolink,
bus and car. Please visit www.gmpte.com for local timetables and route
planners.
The campus is ideally located in the town centre and less than eight miles
from Manchester city centre, nine miles from the University of Salford and less
than seven miles from the University of Bolton. Bury College also provides
a free coach service which you may use with your student ID card. For
more information visit: www.burycollege.ac.uk/freecoaches.
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Why choose Bury College?
Financial support
Bury College University Centre is now able to offer
additional support if you are progressing directly
from a Bury College level 3 full-time course onto a
full-time course at Bury College University Centre.
The £500 bursary will be paid each academic year
of your course in two instalments and will be
available to assist you during your time with us.
Eligibility for bursary
In order for you to receive the above bursary you must
meet the following criteria:
• You must have commenced an undergraduate course
of study in September 2015 or later at Bury College
University Centre and be paying full tuition fees of
£5996. Fees must be paid via tuition fee loan or you
must be self-funded.
• You must be a full-time UK/EU undergraduate studying
one of the following higher education courses at Bury
College University Centre:
- Beauty Management HND
- Business and Enterprise (FdA)
- Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
- Design in Media Make-up (FdSc)
- Education and Learning BA (Hons)
- Events Management BSc (Hons)
- Health Care (FdA)
- International Business Management BSc (Hons)
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International Business Management (FdSc)
International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
Performance BA (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sports Science and Coaching (FdSc)
Social Policy BSc (Hons)
• The bursary will be paid to you on your first higher
education course and not on subsequent courses.
• You must have successfully completed a Level 3
qualification (e.g. A Levels) at Bury College in the
academic year 2014/15.
• Payments will be made in two instalments (50% in
October and 50% in February) of each consecutive
academic year of undergraduate study subject to
achieving at least 90% attendance and satisfactory
academic progress.
• Payments will be terminated if you withdraw, are
suspended, transfer to another institution or fail
your programme of study.
Additional information about financial support
can be found by calling our Advice and
Guidance centre on:
0161 280 8280
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Financial support
• The UK’s leading employers expect to recruit
significantly more graduates in 2014 and are
offering 8.7% more entry-level vacancies than
last year – the biggest annual rise in graduate
recruitment for four years. (www.highfliers.co.uk)
• Annual earnings for graduates reached a higher
peak at a later age than the annual earnings for
non-graduates. (Office for National Statistics)
• 154,000 students study higher education in
a college. (AoC Key Facts 2013)
• Higher education students taught in colleges are
more satisfied with assessment and feedback (77%
compared with 72%) and academic support (81%
compared with 80%) than their peers in
universities. (AoC Key Facts 2013)
University qualifications -
the facts
• 87.3% of young graduates are employed
compared to only 62.1% of young non-graduates
with 57.4% of young graduates in high-skilled
employment. (Department for Business Innovation and Skills)
• The median nominal salary of working-age
graduates is £31,500, while the median nominal
salary of working-age non-graduates is £20,750.
(Department for Business Innovation and Skills)
• Higher education develops qualities that are
valued by employers, like problem-solving and
communication skills. Universities pride
themselves on giving their graduates what are
known as 'transferable skills' of working in teams
and knowing how to communicate.
(www.goodtoknow.co.uk)
• Studying locally reduces the cost of living
and travel and allows you to stay close
to family and friends.
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The facts
Great location
Studying in Bury means you will be ideally located to enjoy the best the town has to offer, whilst
being less than eight miles from the centre of Manchester. Bury College University Centre is
conveniently situated in the town centre, close to The Rock development which houses restaurants,
a cinema, bowling alley and a great selection of high street shops. With its world famous markets
and Burrs Country Park on the doorstep, Bury is a thriving town with something for everyone.
You will also be in easy reach of Manchester and all the
city centre has to offer from shopping and nightclubs to
restaurants, bars, galleries and museums, so there is
plenty to do whilst studying with us.
Our excellent transport links also make it easy to
access Bolton and Salford and the additional facilities
on offer at the university campuses. Bury College
University Centre is conveniently located within walking
distance of the metrolink and bus station. The college
also provides a free bus service, which you may
use with your student ID card. Please visit
www.burycollege.ac.uk/freecoaches
for more information.
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The location of Bury College
University Centre greatly impacted
my choice to come here. The course
has been challenging and a very
good experience.
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Yasmin Parvez, Professional Graduate Certificate
in Education 14+
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Great location
Working in partnership
Bury College University Centre works in partnership with the
University of Bolton, the University of Salford and Pearson Education.
These partnerships allow us to deliver a wide range of courses that
are constantly reviewed to reflect the needs of students and
the job market.
Courses attract a range of students from those who have just completed their
A Levels to those looking to progress in their career. As a student on one of our
courses you will benefit from a wide range of services and facilities at both
Bury College University Centre and those at the university affiliated with your
course. Our aim is to give you the best start to your professional future!
University of Bolton
Bury College University Centre has worked with the University of Bolton for
over 15 years. The University of Bolton has strong partnerships with industry
that allow the university to provide qualifications that prepare you for the
workplace. The University of Bolton is committed to helping and supporting
students and in recent years the town centre campus has seen over
£31 million investment in facilities.
University of Salford
Our partnership with the University of Salford has allowed us to deliver a new
range of degrees that help prepare you for your future career. The University of
Salford is a bold and ambitious, but down-to-earth, university. They connect
learning and real-life experience to develop the skills you need to succeed in
your career. Home to around 20,000 students from more than 100 countries,
the University works hard to enhance the student experience and provide
opportunities that will be the making of their students.
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Facilities
In addition to our facilities, you will also have access to
those at the university affiliated with your course.
As a student at Bury College University Centre
you will have access to our brand new,
purpose built Enterprise Centre.
University of Salford
The University is currently investing more than £135m
in buildings and facilities to offer a truly outstanding
campus experience to their students. The campus is
based just one and a half miles from the centre of
Manchester and offers a wide range of facilities if
you’re studying a University of Salford course. It’s
a great place to live and study.
Built to cater for the needs of students studying
university qualifications, the £4.3 million four storey
development contains state-of-the-art facilities that
will enhance the quality of the teaching and
learning experience.
New facilities include:
• Lecture room
• Conference facilities
• Seminar and meeting rooms
• Social learning area
There is also a number of libraries, food outlets, IT suites
and a design and print service in the main college
campus that you will have access to.
Book a tour
You can now book a tour of our brand new centre.
Please contact us at: tours@burycollege.ac.uk.
University of Bolton
Bury College Enterprise Centre
University of Bolton
Facilities at the University of Bolton include a new suite
of buildings housing a multi-million pound Students
Union and Student Learning Zone. The University has
also recently opened a new £31 million sports, health
and research centre in partnership with Bolton Council
and the town’s primary care trust.
Benefits include:
• Reduced rate gym memberships at Bolton One.
• Free swimming* at Bolton One.
• Use of library and free hire of laptops to use
within the university.
• Use of leisure facilities including climbing wall
and activities in the sports hall.
• Access to the Student Union and social events
throughout the year.
• Opportunity to attend careers events and access
vacancy information on student and graduate jobs.
*Time restrictions apply.
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Facilities
Accommodation
The Pack Horse private student
halls of residence
Whilst studying at Bury College University
Centre you may require accommodation.
Living away from home while you study can
be a worthwhile experience, helping you
make friends and gain life skills for the future.
The Pack Horse is located in the heart of Bolton, close to the
university and to transport links to Bury College University
Centre. This period building was recently re-opened as
boutique living accommodation to provide a welcoming
social environment for students living away from home. The
Pack Horse offers three types of room, in a range of prices,
and you will also have access to a range of facilities situated
in the building including a gym, lounge area with pool
tables, table tennis and vending machines, laundry facilities,
communal reading room and study area and secure cycle
storage. Additionally, the accommodation is managed by
PRIMO Property Management, a student management
company which has ANUK National Code Accreditation.
Although we don’t have our own halls of residence you
may apply to live in halls of residence at the University
of Bolton or the University of Salford or choose to source
your own private accommodation.
Bury College provides a free coach service which runs
from Bolton to Bury on a daily basis. For further details
please visit: www.burycollege.ac.uk/freecoaches
University of Bolton halls of residence
Student Services at the University of Bolton are able to
advise you even before you leave home and can help
with halls allocations, addresses for private landlords
and many other aspects of student accommodation in
Bolton. There are two halls of residence, both of which
provide single study bedrooms.
Halls places are offered on a self-catering basis which
gives you the freedom to shop and cook as you wish.
Both halls are close to all the amenities of Bolton town
centre and are convenient for both road and rail links.
There are facilities for disabled students, laundries
and extensive free parking at each hall.
email: accomm@bolton.ac.uk
tel: 01204 903481 or 01204 903484
website: www.bolton.ac.uk
www.boltonstudentpad.co.uk
www.rightmove.co.uk/studentaccommodation.html
www.campuscribs.co.uk
www.broomfieldhotel.gbr.cc
Please note: the above properties and web links are independent
of Bury College University Centre and are the responsibility of the
accommodation managers. It is your decision as to what meets your
needs and your responsibility to work with the providers to negotiate
your contract. You should always read your terms and conditions
carefully, paying attention to any penalties incurred by cancelling
your contract or collecting your deposit at the end of your contract.
University of Salford
The University of Salford offers a wide range of self-catered
accommodation. All sites are a short walking distance from
the University campus and linked by a free term-time bus
service. There are varying contract lengths to suit your
needs and the length of your course, as well as family
accommodation and adapted facilities for students with
specific requirements. In September 2015 the doors open
to our new £81m student accommodation complex with
en-suite bedrooms and an on-site cinema room, gym, TV
and games room, study lounges and laundrette. For
further information please visit: www.salford.ac.uk.
Other options
If you choose to live away from home you may also
find these websites useful:
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Course information and
entry requirements
Entry requirements explained
Entry requirements for Bury College university courses are expressed as points.
The table below shows the points you earn for each grade you achieve.
Grade
A Levels
AS Levels
BTEC Level 3
Diploma
BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma
A*
140
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D*D* 280
D*D*D* 420
A
120
60
DD 240
DDD 360
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100
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DM 200
DMM 280
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80
40
MM 160
MMM 240
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MP 120
MPP 160
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PP 80
PPP 120
D = Distinction M = Merit P = Pass
For example 280 points can be achieved either from A Level grades
BBC or BTEC grades DMM.
Where course entry requirements state “160 points from at least
one but preferably two A Levels” this means you are not able to
apply for this qualification using only AS grades.
Applicants with BTEC qualifications would be expected to have
three grades to make up the full Diploma.
Please note if you do not have these formal qualifications you are
welcome to apply, as other experience and personal qualities
can be taken into account.
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Entry requirements explained
Higher Education course levels explained
There are five levels of qualification that may be worked towards under
the Framework for Higher Education in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland (FHEQ). Bury College currently delivers higher education
programmes up to level 6.
Higher Education Qualification
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
This qualification is equivalent to
the first year of a degree and on
completion you may choose to
progress to the second year of
a degree course. To achieve a
level 4 qualification you must
be able to:
Level 5 qualifications prepare
you for careers in specific
occupational areas. To achieve
this qualification you should
be able to:
To achieve a level 6 qualification
you will be able to:
FHEQ level
HNC
Certificates of Higher Education
Higher Apprenticeships
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Foundation Degrees
Diplomas of Higher Education
HND
Higher Apprenticeships
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BA/BSc
Professional Graduate Certificates in Education
Graduate Diplomas
Graduate Certificates
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Masters
Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Certificates in Education
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PhDs
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Each level has an expected outcome that must be achieved in order
for you to gain the qualification. The following information describes
what is expected of you at each level.
• Evaluate the appropriateness
of different approaches to
solving problems.
• Communicate the results of
your study/work accurately
and reliably, and with
structured and coherent
arguments.
• Undertake further training
and develop new skills.
On completion you will have
qualities and transferable skills
necessary for employment
requiring some personal
responsibility.
• Use a range of established
techniques to initiate and
undertake critical analysis of
information, and propose
solutions to problems arising
from that analysis.
• Effectively communicate
information, arguments
and analysis in a variety of
forms to specialist and
non-specialist audiences.
• Undertake further training,
develop existing skills and
acquire new competences
that will enable you to
assume significant
responsibility within
organisations.
On completion you will have
qualities and transferable skills
necessary for employment
requiring personal responsibility
and decision-making.
• Apply the methods and
techniques that you have
learned to review,
consolidate, extend and
apply your knowledge and
understanding.
• Initiate and carry out projects.
• Critically evaluate
arguments, assumptions,
abstract concepts and data
to make judgements, and to
frame appropriate questions
to identify a range of
solutions to a problem.
• Communicate information,
ideas, problems and
solutions to both specialist
and non-specialist audiences.
• Once you have gained a level
6 qualification you will have
the skills required for
employment requiring
personal responsibility and
decision making in complex
and unpredictable contexts.
You will also have the ability
to progress to further
appropriate training.
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Course levels explained
Want to go to university but need the right qualifications?
About the course:
The Access to Higher Education qualification is an essential
progression course if you do not have an appropriate level 3
qualification and would like to study at degree level.
All Bury College Access to Higher Education diplomas meet
the stringent requirements of the Quality Assurance Agency
for Higher Education and progression of our students onto
a wide range of degree programmes is excellent.
It is the ideal way to prepare for university for those who have
left school without the necessary qualifications and now have
the ambition to study for a degree. There are three diplomas to
choose from, which are outlined on this page. In addition, each
diploma will also develop essential study skills and IT skills to
ensure you are fully prepared to progress to university.
In addition to the compulsory modules, you will study three
level 3 subjects (diploma dependent) from English Language,
English Literature, Health Studies, Health Sciences (Biology),
Social Work, Sociology, Psychology and Education. Alongside
an Access to Higher Education diploma, an increasing
number of degree programmes require you to have GCSEs in
English Language and Maths. These qualifications may be
added to your programme of study.
Attendance: Part-time, three to four days a week
Duration: 1 year
Assessment is varied and includes course work throughout
the year and external exams in the summer term.
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
You will be invited to attend a recruitment evening which
includes a presentation, assessment and an interview.
Topics covered:
Your choice of diploma dictates the subjects you will study,
Though there are some compulsory modules specifically
study skills, tutorials and ICT.
Our range of popular diplomas includes:
• Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professions
• Social Studies and Social Work
• Education, English and History
Special features:
As an Access student studying at Bury College you may apply
for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan, which provides financial
support for learners aged 24 or over who are studying at Level
3 or above. If you choose to progress to higher education on
successful completion of your Access course you will have the
outstanding balance of the loan written off when you pass
your university qualification.
Career and professional development:
On completion of this course you may wish to apply to
university. Feedback and success stories from past students
show that lives are changed and people move on with high
levels of confidence. Access students are prized by
universities who consider them committed, well
prepared and eager to learn more.
How to apply:
To apply for this course please complete your
application at www.burycollege.ac.uk
contact us at 0161 280 8280 or email
information@burycollege.ac.uk
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After completing
the Access to HE
course at Bury
College, I chose to
progress to the
University Centre
because I knew the
tutors and how much
help they offered. My
course has a small
class size which
means I have the
benefit of oneto-one teaching.
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Jodie Sykes, studied Access to Higher
Education and progressed onto a
Psychology BSc (Hons).
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Course information
About the course:
This course aims to prepare you for a university degree in an
art and design subject. Highly valued by many universities
as an entry requirement, the subject offers a broad range of
disciplines to build your core skills in observation and visual
awareness. An intensive, practical programme, the course
covers: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography,
graphics, 3D design and fashion.
Each member of our supportive staff specialise in one of the
above disciplines and can provide a high level of one-to-one
feedback and assistance during your time with us.
Completion of this course will give you a broad range of skills
and experience that will enable you to choose an art subject
to specialise in at university.
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
Special features:
This multidisciplinary course is specially designed for you if
you wish to work within the art sector. You will benefit from
Bury College’s reputation as a provider of high quality courses
at every level and from the excellence of the Art staff and the
department’s facilities. Studying this course at Bury College
University Centre offers excellent value and our former
students have enjoyed progress onto art and design
courses at high profile universities.
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Art Foundation Diploma (Pre-degree)
Career and professional development:
Bury College has strong industry links and currently works
with a wide range of companies including Hallmark, Clock
Creative, Miller Homes and Dotmoxee Photographic agency.
Career opportunities in this sector include: games designer,
graphic designer, level editor, art director, concept artist,
animator, creative manager, web designer, photographer,
illustrator, advertising, social media.
How to apply:
To apply for this course please complete your application
at www.burycollege.ac.uk contact us at 0161 280 8280
or email information@burycollege.ac.uk
Entry requirements:
One Art A Level or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design.
We will also consider portfolios of mature learners.
Topics covered:
The course is structured in three stages. At stage one you will
have the opportunity to explore a wide range of art and design
disciplines. During stage two you are required to specialise in
one of the following areas: fashion and textiles, graphic
design/illustration, photography, fine art and 3D studies.
Finally in stage three you are required to work independently
on a self-directed project that concludes with a final exhibition.
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Course information
Beauty Management HND
About the course:
This course will attract you if you are currently working or
planning the next stage of your education and training in the
beauty industry. You will learn new practical techniques or
develop those that you have already been introduced to at a
lower level and you will also build a strong foundation in the
theories and background knowledge of the profession.
An important feature of the course is the opportunity to learn
and practise techniques such as advanced epilation and laser
and light treatments in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Throughout your studies you will be offered support in the
development of relevant study skills such as IT, independent
learning, communication, time management, group work
and the examination of case-studies.
UCAS course code: 2B26
UCAS institution code: B93
Career and professional development:
You may be able to progress to an Honours degree by
taking a top-up course. This usually requires 12-18 months
of further study.
Additional information:
Please visit our website for the full kit list for this course.
Topics covered:
Level 4: Management of Health, Safety and Security in the
Salon; Salon Management; Sales Management in the Hair and
Beauty Sector; Quality Management of Client Care in the Hair
and Beauty Sector; Research Project; Advanced Epilation
Techniques; Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation;
Human Health and Nutrition; Aromatherapy for Beauty
Therapy; Reflexology for Beauty Therapy
Level 5: Physiology of Ageing; Working with and Leading
People; Human Resource Management; Managing Financial
Resources and Decisions; Public Relations (PR) in the Hair
and Beauty sector; Small Business Enterprise; Business
Psychology; Personal and Professional Development;
Work-based Experience
Special features:
This course has been designed with a focus on employability
to give you the skills that you will need to progress in your
career. Special features of the HND:
Attendance: Full-time
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The college has extensive industry links with a wide range
of employers in the beauty industry, providing you with
the opportunity to visit a range of salons and other
workplaces and you will attend lectures given by
guest speakers.
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You will be required to take part in a period of managed
work experience at Level 5 of the programme.
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You will learn skills in entrepreneurship and business
start-up to help you to become self-employed.
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The first year of the course focuses on advanced skills,
while the second year provides management training
that includes, for example, modules in human resource
management, public relations and business psychology.
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
160 UCAS points or equivalent in a Level 3 Beauty Therapy
qualification. Applicants should also have five GCSEs at grade
C or above (or equivalent) including English. The college will
also consider applicants who have passed a Kitemarked
Access to Higher Education course. Applicants may be
required to attend for interviews and/or assessment. If you
do not have the standard entry requirements but have
relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you
may still be eligible for the course.
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Course information
Business and Enterprise Foundation Degree (FdA)
About the course:
This course is designed to give you the edge to succeed in a
busy and thriving sector. It is a vocationally-orientated course
and provides a practical focus to the study of business
management. You will develop the knowledge and skills to
successfully gain employment in a variety of exciting and
demanding professions.
The course combines practical experience, learning and
development and offers a high level of tutor support and
feedback. You will also benefit from visits, guest speakers
from industry, case studies and workshops to give you a
thorough understanding of a variety of industries.
Bury College has longstanding links with business and
employers in a variety of industries throughout the North
West. Our courses are designed to address the current and
future needs of employers, and to enhance your lifelong
career prospects.
UCAS course code: 8B24
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
160 UCAS points from at least two, but preferably three GCE
A Level A2 Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects. Applicants
should also have the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
(or equivalent) including English. If English is not your first
language you will also need IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent).
Topics covered:
Level 4:
At level 4, managerial and problem-solving skills are
developed so you can learn to apply underpinning
knowledge in a business/ industry workplace context. Topics
include: Academic management skills for business; Business
operations and the external environment; Marketing
principles and practices; The fundamentals of managing
people; Finance for small businesses; Business enterprise:
New business start-up.
Level 5:
The focus of level 5 is to prepare you for your management
role in industry. With this in mind the work experience module
provides you with the opportunity to apply all your learning
so far, in a practical work environment. Topics include:
Research and management skills for the workplace;
Marketing for entrepreneurs; Management of business
operations; Regulation for small businesses; Developing the
business idea; Industry experience.
management consultancy, human resources and personnel,
computing and IT, marketing, advertising, retail, banking,
insurance sales, purchasing and accountancy.
The top-up takes a further year and will include the following
modules: Countdown to Business launch; The strategic
manager; Project (double module); Contemporary business
perspectives; Business consultancy project.
The BA Top-up:
If you complete the Foundation Degree successfully you
could apply to take the top-up degree to convert to a full BA.
“
The tutors
are great and are
always there to
offer support.
Savanna Graziano
”
Special features:
The distinctiveness of the course is maintained through an
emphasis on an analysis of business and enterprise
management as an activity. It has been specifically developed
to meet the needs of a business and enterprise culture,
providing you with the skills you need to progress into the
workplace.
Career and professional development:
This foundation degree will provide you with an
understanding of strategic international management issues
and the enterprise society. On successful completion of the
course you may choose to follow a career in the commercial,
industrial or public sectors. You will also have some
experience in the operation of a range of business roles
and may in the future achieve success in roles such as
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Business Studies HNC
marketing, retail, insurance, sales, purchasing and accountancy
with organisations operating locally or further afield in the UK.
degree. Students typically find employment in all areas of
business, including accountancy, purchasing, retail
management, personnel and local government.
On successful completion of this course you may be able to
transfer to the appropriate Foundation degree or Honours
About the course:
The HNC in Business Studies is designed to give you the edge to
succeed in a busy market place. It is a vocationally-orientated
course and provides a practical focus to the study of business
management. You will develop the knowledge and skills to
successfully gain employment in a variety of exciting and
demanding professions.
The course combines practical experience, learning and
personal development. and you will receive a high level of
academic and pastoral support from our experienced tutors.
The University of Bolton and Bury College have longstanding
links with employers. Our courses are designed to address the
current and future needs of employers in the North West and
further afield, and to enhance your lifelong career prospects.
This course is aimed at those who prefer a more practical and
vocational perspective than a traditional degree course, and
offers a nationally and internationally recognised award
after two years of study.
The course is designed to develop higher-level business
knowledge and business skills through a broad range of
business and management modules. You will be expected to
evaluate and analyse real business problems. Case studies are
widely used as teaching and learning tools. You will develop IT
skills using industry-standard packages.
In addition, you will enhance and develop transferable skills,
such as teamwork, communication, organisation, and
planning that will support your personal and professional
development.
Attendance: Part-time
Duration: 2 years
Start dates: September or January
Entry requirements:
160 UCAS points from at least one, but preferably two A Levels
(or equivalent) in any subjects. You should also have five
GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) in any subjects. If
English is not your first language you will also need IELTS 6.0
(or equivalent).
Topics covered:
This HNC includes: Academic Management Skills for business;
Business Operations and the External Environment;
Marketing Principles and Practices; The Fundamentals of
Managing People; Finance for Small Businesses; Business
Enterprise- New Business Start-Up or Introduction to
Business Law.
At this level, managerial and problem-solving skills are
developed so that you can learn to apply the underpinning
knowledge in a business/ industry workplace context.
Special features:
The friendly programme team is dedicated to providing
support for students from a wide variety of backgrounds,
with emphasis on small focused lectures, backed up by
on-line support.
Career and professional development:
This Higher National Certificate will provide you with an
understanding of management issues and the financial
procedures and processes used. When you have completed
the course you should be in a position to follow a career in
the commercial, industrial or public sectors. You will also
have some experience in the operation of a range of business
roles and may in the future achieve success in roles such as
management consultancy, human resources and personnel,
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Certificate in Education 14 +
About the course:
This is a teacher training course for non-graduates who wish
to teach in the post-compulsory sector of education. This
includes: adult and community education, further education,
sixth form colleges, universities, the prison and probation
services, pre-employment training and work-based learning.
Your choice of study will depend on the subject and area in
which you wish to teach. For teaching in a vocational and/or
academic curriculum area you will choose the Generic
pathway. For teaching ESOL, literacy or numeracy in the
lifelong learning sector you will choose the Skills for Life
pathway. If you choose this option, you will select your
specialist area at the time of your application. The full Cert Ed
14+ award equates to the PDE. Teaching placements are
arranged for you in situations which meet the requirements
laid down by Government for becoming a qualified teacher
in post-compulsory education.
Attendance:
Part-time: You will be required to attend classes 3pm-7.30pm
one day a week. You should also be available for either one full
day or two half days for the duration of the programme for
teaching practice.
Full-time: You will be required to attend classes 10am-3pm
two days a week. You should also be available for up to three
days for the duration of the programme for teaching practice.
Duration: 2 years part-time or 1 year full-time
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
Generic pathway: You must have the highest vocational
qualification relevant to the subject area you wish to teach in
such as National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 or NVQ
Level 4 or Higher National Diploma (HND). You should hold
one of the following qualifications in a subject relevant to the
proposed teaching subject: HND/HNC; CGLI advanced craft
certificate; OCR advanced qualifications; NVQ Level 3;
technical/commercial qualifications.
Skills for Life pathway: You will have a relevant Level 3 or
Level 4 qualification, and a Level 3 equivalent in language
or numeracy.
Certificate in Education in Teaching English 14+
(Literacy/ESOL) - Phase 1 may include: Preparation for
Education and Training In ESOL and Literacy (20 credits at
Level 4), Literacy, ESOL and the Learner (20 credits at Level 5),
Promoting Positive Behaviour (10 credits at Level 5), Literacy
and ESOL Learning and Teaching (20 credits at Level 5).
Certificate in Education in Teaching English 14+
(Literacy/ESOL) - Phase 2 may include: Professionalism and
Quality in the Curriculum (20 credits at Level 5), Literacy and
ESOL Theories and Frameworks (20 credits at Level 5),
Professional Practice Portfolio (25 credits at Level 5).
Career and professional development:
This course prepares you for a teaching career in the postcompulsory sector. It is a requirement that all new FE teachers
must complete a teacher training qualification as the first step in
obtaining QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills). The course
does not lead to Qualified Teacher status (QTS) to teach in schools.
However, since April 2012 those with QTLS are allowed to teach in
schools on the same basis as those with QTS for 14+ students.
Also available: Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
additional Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy/ESOL)
You will also need a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and a
health declaration prior to enrolment on the course. If English
is not your first language you will need a recognised English
language qualification at the appropriate level for this course,
e.g. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not hold the required
language or numeracy qualifications, the University has a
pre-course task book and assessment which will enable you
to show evidence of your language or numeracy skills at
Level 3 and which may be accepted as meeting the entry
requirement..
Topics covered:
For the generic pathway, you will study seven modules
worth a total of 120 credits.
Generic pathway - Phase 1 may include: Preparation for
Education and Training (20 credits at Level 4), Promoting
Positive Behaviour (10 credits at Level 5), Integrating English
and Maths in Teaching and Learning (10 credits at Level 5),
Teaching, Learning and Assessing (20 credits at Level 5).
Generic pathway - Phase 2 may include: Professionalism and
Quality in the Curriculum (20 credits at Level 5), Professional
Practice Portfolio (20 credits at Level 5), Professional
Research Project (20 credits at Level 5).
For the Skills for Life pathway, you will study seven modules
worth a total of 135 credits.
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Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
About the course:
Sociologists are interested in how society is created and in
how human beings form social relationships and interact
with each other. They are especially keen to understand the
social world in greater depth and challenge common sense
assumptions. Criminology is a related discipline that examines
'crime' and 'deviance', and the processes through which the
criminal justice system responds to these phenomena.
Studying Criminology and Sociology at Bury College and the
University of Salford will provide you with a sound
understanding of the key conceptual and substantive issues
involved in the study of society, crime and criminal justice.
This course will develop your critical awareness skills, and
introduce you to the nature and scope of research, both in the
field and as a process of information generation. You will also
be able to connect to key institutions and practitioners.
UCAS course code: LM49
UCAS institution code: SO3
UCAS campus code: 2
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years. First two years taught at Bury College.
Final year taught at the University of Salford.
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
220 UCAS points in any subjects. We will also consider
applicants who have passed a Kitemarked Access to Higher
Education course (Sociology and Social Sciences preferred).
You may be required to attend for interview and/or an
assessment.
Topics covered:
In your first year you will examine modules covering key
criminological and sociological issues. We will also equip you
with the study skills needed to get the best out of your degree,
and introduce you to both the nature and scope of research
within criminology. You will study: Criminal Justice and
Human Rights; Crime and Society; Riots, Resistance and
Revolutions; Social Divisions and Inequality; Culture, Power
and Identity; Thinking Sociologically.
Career and professional development:
The degree provides you with a number of benefits such as field visits,
portfolio surgeries, guest speakers, workshops and placements.
Placements and voluntary work are also available. These offer the
opportunity for you to undertake a period of professional practice in
order to understand the dynamics and constraints of applying your
subject knowledge in a working environment.
Career paths of our graduates include:
• Community, health and social work
• Postgraduate courses, research and teaching
• Government advisory departments
• Investigating justice and victim support
• Policing
• Policy and administration
In your second year you will build on these foundations by
looking in more detail at different theoretical perspectives in
criminology and sociology. You will study: Theoretical
Criminology; Understanding the Social World; Research
Problems and Methods 1 and 2; Prisons and Punishment:
Responses to Crime; Popular Culture and the Media.
Your third year is taught at the University of Salford and you
will study: The Criminal Justice Process and Human Rights,
Citizenship and Struggle, two optional modules and an
independent study module (Dissertation, Extended Essays
or Work Placement).
Special features:
We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to cater
for all styles of learning. This includes:
• Lectures
• Tutorials - usually in groups
• Presentations - including those given from someone
in the field
• Site visits - where you can gain a working insight into
criminal justice institutions
• Using the virtual learning environment to support study
We place emphasis on the acquisition of individual
transferable skills as well as the development of knowledge
and skills important to those working in field.
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Design in Media Make-up Foundation Degree (FdSc)
About the course:
This foundation degree course is particularly relevant if you
are looking to broaden your knowledge and practical skills
within the make-up industry. The course will give you the
opportunity to develop skills in media and theatrical makeup;
use of special effects make-up, fashion and photographic
make-up; development of creative hair skills; plus the
production of a professional portfolio of creative designs.
This thought provoking qualification combines academic
knowledge with the development of skills such as
presentation, research, evaluation and planning. Professional
practice will take place within the industry, allowing you to
network and gain relevant industrial experience in this
chosen field of expertise. The result is a course designed
to enhance your personal and professional effectiveness
and your career progression.
UCAS course code: D324
UCAS institution code: B93
If you do not have the normal entry requirements but have
relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you
may still be eligible for the course.
Topics covered:
The course will give you advanced training in media make-up,
theatrical and creative hairstyling. The modules will vary
according to the pathway you select to follow – please see
information below.
Study skills such as referencing, essay planning, presentation
and analysing data are embedded in the Level 4 modules.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in
teamwork, social interaction, discussion, organisation and
time management.
The course will develop your presentation-making skills and also
aims to develop your skills in ICT and working with others. Your
understanding of political, cultural, economic and historical factors
that shape the media industry today will also be developed through
improving your ability to think critically.
Special features:
You are required to develop a professional portfolio during the course
which will demonstrate your creative thinking and practical abilities.
Towards the end of the course, you will be required to take part in
work experience and to manage a professional show case. All of
these activities will be supported by curriculum specialists from
your own field.
Career and professional development:
You may be able to progress to an Honours degree by taking a top-up
course. This usually requires 12-18 months of further study.
Additional information:
Please visit our website for the full kit list for this course.
Learning is through a mix of formal sessions, practical
workshops, tutorials and guided study/research sessions.
Assessment is through practicals, a presentation and
portfolios. There are no examinations.
Attendance: Full-time
There are two pathways available:
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
The entry requirements are 160 UCAS points. These may be
from at least two, but preferably three GCE A Levels (or
equivalent) including an Art based subject. A Level 3 BTEC Art
or Level 3 Media Makeup qualification is also acceptable.
Applicants should also have the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at
grade C or above (or equivalent) including English. If English
is not your first language you will also need IELTS 6.0
(or equivalent).
Media Stylist: this pathway includes styling for the camera,
creative hair styling, fashion and photographic make-up,
period make-up, historical hair design, freelancing,
professional development, portfolio development, academic
and professional skills.
Special Effects Make-up: this pathway covers styling for the
camera, hair design for performers, special effects make-up,
casting and mould-making, body art, freelancing, portfolio
development, academic and professional skills.
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Early Years Childhood Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)
About the course:
This course will interest you if you are currently working or
volunteering in an early years setting. It will provide a strong
foundation in the theories and background knowledge of
early years. You will apply practical scenarios from your
working life and use them to reflect on how you can improve
the service you provide to children and families. The course
will develop your leadership skills and broaden your practical
and theoretical knowledge.
Topics covered:
At the start of the programme you will be allocated a personal
tutor who will work with you throughout the programme.
One of the first steps is to work with your tutor to develop
your Individual Learning Plan. This is a process that starts at
the interview stage and continues through the course to
assist with the integration of the theory and the practical
work-based elements of the programme.
Level 5:
• Developing Self-Reflective Practice
• Safeguarding Children
• Managing Sessions
• Research Perspectives
• Independent Study
Attendance: Part-time
Duration: 2½ years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
Applicants will normally have a Level 3 qualification in an
appropriate area equivalent to at least 100 UCAS points. You
must also have 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)
and need to be working or volunteering in an Early Years
setting. You will also have to attend an interview and receive a
satisfactory DBS if you do not already hold one.
If you do not have the normal entry requirements but have
relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you
may still be eligible for the course.
Level 4:
• ICT to Support Children’s Learning
• The Developing Child
• Facilitating Children’s Learning
• Inclusive Practice
• Social Policy in Early Years
• Study Skills and Personal Development Planning
Special features:
You will be assessed by a variety of methods including: short
presentations, reflections on observations/tasks carried out
in the work place, case studies and essays. Your tutor will visit
you in your place of work at least once in the first year and
at least once in the second year.
“
I am currently
working as a
Nursery Nurse
and find that
I can balance my
workload with my
job. It is also great
that I can put
what I have learnt
into practice
at work.
Melanie Allen
”
Career and professional development:
You may be able to progress to an Honours degree by taking
the top-up course. This will require 18 months of further
study. See page 52 for further details.
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Education and Learning BA (Hons)
About the course:
Education and Learning is an exciting new degree taught
at Bury College University Centre and validated by the University
of Bolton. It combines aspects of current educational policy, the
history of education, sociology, philosophy and psychology. It will
allow you to explore key issues in education both in the UK and
abroad. You will also be provided with the opportunity to gain
experience in schools, especially important if you want to train
for Primary teaching*. It will provide the opportunity to progress
on to postgraduate courses in teacher education and other
related fields and to take up employment opportunities in
the field of education.
*Please note that this course does not lead directly to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
UCAS course code: L258
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years
Non Tariffed Qualifications:
A relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at
Merit or Distinction.
IELTS score required for applicants for whom
English is not their first language:
IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5
An academic reference will also be required from the most
recent educational establishment you have attended if in the
last two years.
If you do not possess A levels (or equivalent) and/ or GCSEs
and are intending to progress to an initial teacher training
course / qualification (PGCE), especially Primary, after
completion of the degree, we would strongly recommend
that you contact potential PGCE course providers to clarify
what their entry requirements will be.
Modules for the course are:
Level 4: BA Research and Study Skills, English in Schools,
Theory and Practice of Learning, Science in Schools, Inclusive
Education, Maths in Schools.
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
280 UCAS tariff points at A level or equivalent.
Specific GCSE requirements:
5 GCSEs grade C or above, including Mathematics and English
language. If you are intending to teach in the primary sector you
will also require a GCSE Science qualification to progress to
Primary Teacher Training courses.
The following qualifications and subjects are not accepted: Adult
Literacy, Adult Numeracy, Functional Skills, Key Skills Application
of Number and Communication.
Level 5: Learners with Additional Needs, Research Proposal,
Educational Issues, Developments and Policies, Globalisation,
Classroom Cultures, Placement.
Level 6: Dissertation, Educational leadership, Philosophy of
Education, Psychology of Education, Illusion of Inclusion.
Additional costs:
Please note that you will have to possess a DBS clearance
(costing about £44) before beginning any placement. You
may also need to consider travel costs for your placement(s).
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Events Management BSc (Hons)
About the course:
This degree course offers an exciting opportunity to become
part of a thriving sector of the UK economy. The events
industry is extremely diverse and includes a wide variety of
types and sizes of events, from sport and the arts to the
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE)
sector, which is dominated by business events. The current
estimate of the number of employees in the UK Events
industry is 530,000, accounting for a contribution of over
£22 billion to the UK’s economy (Source: People 1st 2010).
In addition, the events sector has now been included within
the UK Government’s Creative Industries Strategy which
promotes Britain as the world’s creative hub, recognising
that there are at least 450 major events taking place in the UK
annually, contributing more than £1 billion to the creative
economy (Source: Bowdin et al 2011). Growth in the events
industry over the last 10 years has been identified as
outpacing all other visitor economy sectors, registering
a 53% increase.
UCAS course code: 6G22
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
A typical offer is 260 UCAS points from at least two (but
preferably three) A Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects,
plus five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including
English. We will also consider applicants who have a pass in
a Kitemarked Access to Higher Education course. You may be
required to attend an interview and/or an assessment.
Topics covered:
Year 1:
Academic Management Skills for the Service Industries,
Managing the International Workforce, Basics of Business for
the Service Industries, The International Events Industry in
Context, Event Project Design, Languages – Spanish stage 1;
French stage 1; German stage 1 or English Communication
and Study Skills stage 1.
Year 2:
Work Experience in the Events Sector, Project Management
Operations, Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality,
Event Sponsorship and Income Generation, Risk Management
and Legalities for Events.
Year 3:
Event Industry Perspectives, Strategic Marketing
Management for Tourism and Hospitality, Sustainable Events
Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Development
and Project (Events Management focus).
Special features:
You will have the opportunity to complete work experience
to build practical skills for the workplace and develop
employability skills. Bury College has strong industry links and
currently works with a wide range of companies including:
Thomas Cook, Thomson Al Fresco, the De Vere Group, the
Midland Hotel, Manchester and the Hilton Group UK.
Career and professional development:
The main BSc undergraduate programme will be
supplemented with a range of events industry qualifications
recognised as essential by events industry employers.
These will be incorporated, at a reduced fee, into the
three year degree programme.
The qualifications to be included are:
•
•
•
•
•
Food Safety Level 2 CIEH
Health and Safety Level 2 and Level 3 CIEH
NCFE Level 2 NVQ Certification in Spectator Safety
Personal Licence
Security Industry Association
These additional industry-recognised qualifications and
extended work experience provided throughout the
course will enhance your potential employability at the
end of the course.
In terms of your future employment, events management
positions are available in the private, public and voluntary
sectors. In addition, opportunities exist for employment and
for entrepreneurs to start their own events management
consultancies. Charities employ events management
personnel to raise funds, and paid positions exist in many
areas of the voluntary sector. In the hospitality industry,
many opportunities exist for those interested in pursuing
careers in conferencing especially in the hotel sector. In the
public sector, which is a major provider of events for local,
regional and national consumption, employment positions
exist as events officers to co-ordinate local businesses and
communities to encourage tourism/tourist activity, a
progression of the tourism co-ordination function.
“
Working with an external venue dresser really
opened my eyes into how much planning goes into
decorating a room. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience
and feel it has pushed me further in what I want
to do after finishing university.
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Christina Fairclough
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Health Care Foundation Degree (FdA)
About the course:
Throughout this programme you will demonstrate your
development of the values and attitudes essential to good
health care practice, as well as your understanding of relevant
theories and their application to policy and practice. You will
develop transferable, social and key skills in communication,
ICT, working with others, problem solving and the ability to
reflect on your own performance.
Please note you will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS
disclosure prior to completing compulsory work experience within
the care sector.
be required to attend for interview and/or an assessment.
You may be required to attend for interview and/or
an assessment.
At level 4 you will develop the academic study skills that will
underpin your understanding of the key concepts and
theories around communication, equality of opportunity,
research methods, social policy, legal and ethical issues and
safe practice.
Topics covered:
A key aim of this programme is to help prepare you both
vocationally and academically for a nursing or other allied
health/care profession. Entry to these professions has
become increasingly competitive and this course will
therefore provide content in line with guidance from Skills for
Health that will equip you for the next step. The vocational
aspect will come through meaningful work experience, for
example through an established agreement with the
primary care trust.
At level 5 further critical thinking and analytical techniques
will be developed around the study of team work, debates
in the care provision and the challenges of collaborative
working. The range of modules will include social sciences,
working with older people, disability, mental health, working
with children and families and health promotion.
The modules are: Interpersonal Communication Skills,
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care, Introduction to
Caring for Individuals Across the Life Span, Psychology and
Health, Sociological Perspectives in Health, Promoting Health,
Ethical and Moral Dilemmas in Health Care, Physical Health,
Mental Health, Planning Care and work experience.
“
I am currently
employed at The
Priory Highbank
Centre and the
course has helped
me gain a deeper
understanding
of my role.
Edilberto Marcos
UCAS course code: 3P54
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
160 UCAS points from at least one (but preferably two) A
Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects. You should also have
five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including
English. We will also consider applicants who have passed
a Kitemarked Access to Higher Education course. You may
Special features:
A variety of opportunities is available after completion of the
foundation degree, which is a nationally recognised
qualification in its own right.
On successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Health
Care you will have the opportunity to apply for entry onto the
third year of a degree course at the University of Bolton. Most
graduates will select a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care or
you may choose to apply to enter the third year of the BSc
(Hons) in Professional Studies (Health and Social Care). This
route is particularly attractive to mature students already
employed as Nursing Auxiliaries in the NHS or Private
Hospitals.
”
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International Business Management BSc (Hons)
About the course:
This exciting degree in International Business Management
not only offers a fascinating programme of modules but
could lead to a wide-ranging choice of career options within
businesses in the local and regional areas and in a wider
international context. For our students the level of work
experience embedded into the programme will ensure
Bury College University Centre graduates have a competitive
advantage over others graduating with similarly named
programmes elsewhere.
UCAS course code: 6T51
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
A typical offer is 260 UCAS points from at least three A Levels
(or equivalent) in any subjects, plus five GCSEs at grade C or
above (or equivalent) including English. We will also consider
applicants who have a pass in a Kitemarked Access to Higher
Education course. You may be required to attend an interview
and/or an assessment.
Topics covered:
Year 1:
Academic Management Skills for the Service Industries,
Managing the International Workforce, Basics of Business for
the Service Industries, The Principles of Marketing
Internationally, The Business Environment in an International
Context, Languages – Spanish stage 1; French stage 1;
German stage 2 or English Communication and Study Skills
stage 1.
Year 2:
Work Experience (International Business Management),
Global Business Management, The Competitive Global Market
Place, Research Methods for International Business Studies,
Accounting for Finance and Decision Makers, The Law and
International Business Regulation.
Career and professional development:
The degree will provide an understanding of strategic
international management issues, and the financial
procedures and processes used when operating across
international borders. As a graduate you may follow a career
in the commercial, industrial or public sectors. You will also
have additional skills in the operation of international
businesses which will give you a competitive advantage
over other graduates whose degrees have not included a
global operational overview. Roles are expected to include
international management consultancy, human resources
and personnel, computing and IT, marketing, advertising,
retail, banking, insurance, sales, purchasing and
accountancy with organisations operating solely in
the UK or internationally.
Year 3:
Strategic International Marketing for Business, Contemporary
International Business Perspectives, Entrepreneurship and
Business Development, Project (International Business
Management focus, double module) and Managing People
Across Borders.
Special features:
Students studying on the BSc (Hons) in International Business
Management will have the opportunity to work with many
linked organisations, mainly for practical training during the
summer periods, on work experience placements and
possibly for part or full-time employment after the completion
of the programmes. These strong industry links are the
bedrock of the custom and practice that is employed by
Bury College University Centre.
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International Business Management
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
About the course:
This foundation degree in International Business
Management not only offers a fascinating programme of
modules but could lead to a wide-ranging choice of career
options within businesses in the local and regional areas and
in a wider international context. The course will provide you
with an insight into a range of businesses, improving your
skills in entrepreneurship, problem solving and evaluation to
allow successful progression onto further learning or
employment. You will also gain language skills in either
French, Spanish or German.
UCAS course code: N120
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
A typical offer is 160 UCAS points from at least one but
preferably two A Levels at Grade C or equivalent. You should
also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), and
one must be English Language. We will also consider
applicants who have a pass in a Kitemarked Access to Higher
Education course. You will be required to attend an interview
and/or an assessment.
In addition, for those applicants whose English is not their first
language they must achieve Language proficiency IELTS 6.0
(or equivalent).
Topics covered:
Year 1:
Understanding the business environment in an international
context, Managing the international workforce, Academic
management skills for the service industries, Business for the
service industries, The fundamentals of marketing, English
language and communication skills.
Career and professional development:
This foundation degree will provide you with an
understanding of strategic international management
issues, and the financial procedures and processes used
when operating across international borders. As a graduate
you may follow a career in the commercial, industrial or
public sectors. You will also have additional skills in the
operation of international businesses which will give you a
competitive advantage over other graduates whose degrees
have not included a global operational overview. Roles are
expected to include international management consultancy,
human resources and personnel, computing and IT,
marketing, advertising, retail, banking, insurance sales,
purchasing and accountancy with organisations operating
solely in the UK or internationally.
Year 2:
Research and management skills for the workplace,
International financial decision making for managers, The
competitive global market place, Law and international
business regulation, Global business management and
work experience.
Special features:
This course requires you to take part in a period of work
experience in the UK or overseas. You will also benefit from
our extensive industry links with a range of employers that
provide placements and guest speakers.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to apply
for the top-up qualification, which is the final year of the
International Business Management BA (Hons).
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International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
About the course:
Tourism is now considered the largest industry in the world
and this exciting course will develop your skills and give you
the knowledge you need for a career in the dynamic and
fast moving tourism sector. It is vocationally orientated and
focuses on tourism in a national and global context. The
programme includes case studies and field trips and will
cover the sustainable planning, development and
management of tourism resources, destinations and
businesses.
Assessment is via examinations and coursework, including
essays, reports and presentations. The course is designed to
equip you with the broad range of skills required by the
tourism sector. The content acknowledges the diversity of
tourism, helping you prepare for a variety of career
opportunities in the public and private sectors.
UCAS course code: 6N81
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
A typical offer is 260 UCAS points from at least three A Levels
(or equivalent) in any subjects, plus five GCSEs at grade C or
above (or equivalent) including English.
We will also consider applicants who have a pass in a
Kitemarked Access to Higher Education course. You may
be required to attend an interview and/or an assessment.
Topics covered:
This course covers the following modules: Tourism Principles,
Tourism Planning and Control, Research Methods for Tourism
and Hospitality, International Tourism Supply and Demand,
Strategic Marketing Management for Hospitality and Tourism,
Special Event Management, International Tourism Industry
Perspectives, Sustainable Tourism Management. Lessons will
consist of tutorials, lectures, seminars and research
workshops.
Special features:
The degree is delivered by lecturers with management
experience from within the industry. You will also benefit
from well established industry links with local and national
tourism organisations.
You will participate in a study visit programme, which
provides a focus for coursework assessment. Study visits
cover a range of tourism settings including: visitor attractions,
tour operators, natural attractions, travel agents, heritage
attractions, hospitality, visitor centres and transportation.
All study visits are compulsory and you will be expected to
contribute to their cost. The course also involves the
opportunity to complete an overseas work placement in
an appropriate sector of the international tourism industry
to enhance the learning experience and develop
employability skills.
Career and professional development:
Tourism is a major employer worldwide and as the world
becomes a small place with the introduction of faster and
larger aircraft, the financial rewards offered in employment in
the industry continue to grow. Opportunities are diverse and
range from tourism and management consultancies to
finance, IT, marketing and event management. There is a
wide variety of careers available in areas including;
international airlines, hotels, international tour operations
and local government tourism.
“
I chose to progress to
the Bury College University
Centre after completing my
BTEC National Diploma in
Travel and Tourism at Bury
College because I knew I
would get all the help I
needed. I’m really looking
forward to my placement
in Tenerife, as it will provide
me with an invaluable
experience.
Daryl Howker
”
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Performance BA (Hons)
About the course:
The BA (Hons) in Performance offers you the chance to
engage in the study and practical application of a range of
aspects of performance. Year 1 focuses on the development
of skills (both practical and written), whilst year 2 has an
emphasis on approaches and practice, allowing you to
consolidate and further develop the skills already gained.
Year 3 focuses on the development of personal skills and
culminates in a student-led performance project. In general
there is a strong focus on presenting a performance project
at the end of each year, as well as opportunities for
individual interests and strengths to be utilized.
UCAS course code: 6001
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Topics covered:
Year 1:
Performance Contexts – Historical Perspectives, Developing
Performance Skills, Applying Performance Skills, Introduction
to Performance Research, Exploring Specialist Performance
Skills, Performance Project.
Year 2:
Creating Performance, Approaches to Performance,
Performance Contexts – Culture, Society, Politics and
Contemporary Practices, Working in the Performance
Industries, Performance Realisation, and Documenting
Performance.
Year 3:
Professional Practice and Enterprise, Applied Performance,
Directing and Choreographing Performance, Advanced
Performance Research, Major Performance Project.
Duration: 3 years at Bury College
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
A typical offer is 260 UCAS points from at least two (but
preferably three) A Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects,
plus five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including
English. We will also consider applicants who have a pass in
a Kitemarked Access to Higher Education course. You may be
required to attend an interview and/or an assessment.
Career and professional development:
The performing arts staff at Bury College University
Centre have excellent links with local and national
theatres and companies and have created many
partnerships for the college’s performing arts
and drama and theatre studies students.
“
I feel supported
by the friendly,
knowledgeable tutors
who really help you
understand the
importance of the work
that has been set.
Shannon Read
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Special features:
The course is designed to allow you to work in roles and
areas such as: artistic director, choreographer, community
theatre/dance practitioner, education, creating new work,
contemporary performance, corporate performance,
museum and gallery performance, and live art. Furthermore,
with the programme being based at Bury College University
Centre, the geographical location will allow you to see
performance in terms of theatres, festivals (Manchester,
Buxton Festival Fringe, the Everyman Theatre and Unity
Theatre in Liverpool, and the Contact Theatre, Manchester) as
well as contemporary performance from a range of
performance practitioners.
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Professional Development in Early Years BA (Hons) Top-up
About the course:
The Professional Development in Early Years BA (Hons) top up
is an exciting new course taught at Bury College University
Centre and validated by the University of Bolton. It is ideal if
you have successfully completed a Foundation Degree in
Early Years and Childhood Studies and allows you to develop
a greater understanding of the psychology and philosophy
of education and explore educational leadership in greater
depth. You will also have the opportunity to undertake
detailed research into an educational issue and complete a
dissertation. The programme will provide the opportunity to
progress on to postgraduate courses in teacher education
and other related fields and to take up employment
opportunities in the field of education.
Please note that this course does not lead directly to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Entry requirements:
Applicants will normally possess a recognised Early Years
related qualification comprising at least 120 credits at HE4
and 120 credits at HE5; for example a Foundation Degree in
Early Years Childhood Studies. Applicants should also have 5
GCSEs grade C or above including Maths and English
Language. If you are intending to teach in the primary sector
you will also require a GCSE Science qualification to progress
to Primary Training courses. The following qualifications and
subjects are not accepted: Adult Literacy, Adult Numeracy,
Functional Skills, Key Skills Application of Number and
Communication. If English is not your first language you will
also need IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent).
Topics covered:
Proposed modules include: Dissertation, Educational
leadership, Philosophy of education, Psychology of
education and Illusion of inclusion.
UCAS course code: 2D65
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
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Professional Development in Education BA (Hons)
About the course:
This degree course is particularly relevant if you are looking to
broaden your knowledge and understanding of theoretical
and policy issues (including research methods) in education,
training and learning, and to take on additional
responsibilities in relation to your professional role and
career development. If you have a Cert Ed or PDE this
course is designed for you.
This thought-provoking degree combines academic training
with debate and the development of skills such as
presentation, research, evaluation and planning. The result
is a course designed to enhance your personal and
professional effectiveness, and your career progression.
The course combines theory with professional practice. As
an educational professional you will research and analyse
different educational practices and reflect on your personal
educational experience. This will allow you to think critically
about the way in which education is perceived and received.
Attendance: Part-time
and Teaching; Policy Practice and Research in Education;
Psychology in Education; Dissertation. Further modules will
be offered from the following list: The Illusion of Inclusion;
Mentoring: Concepts, Theories and Strategies; Investigating
the English Language; Philosophy of Education; Management
in Education; The Impact of Technology on Education and
Pedagogy; Global Perspectives on Education. Classes will
consist of tutorials, lectures, seminars and research
workshops.
Special features:
You are required to undertake a dissertation (research or
longitudinal study of your own practice) towards the end of
the course, which is usually supported by a curriculum
specialist from your own field.
If you hold a Cert Ed or PDE you are exempted from
120 credits.
Bury College University Centre is known for its friendly
atmosphere and small class sizes. You will be studying with
fellow professionals and other under graduates from
a variety of backgrounds.
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
You should have a level 4 qualification such as a Professional
Diploma in Education or a Certificate of Education
before starting the course.
Topics covered:
This course covers the following modules: Equality, Diversity
and Difference; Reflecting, Critical Thinking and Academic
Skills; Educational Heroes; Observing and Analysing Learning
Career and professional development:
Most students on this course will already be teaching and
this degree is a form of professional development, offering
a stepping stone to career progression and additional
responsibilities.
This degree allows teachers with vocational experience and
expertise to gain academic recognition, which may enhance
career progression and development in education and
related work, such as human resources and training.
Successful completion of this honours degree will allow
you to apply to begin a masters degree.
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Professional Development for Teaching Assistants
BA (Hons) Top-up
About the course:
The Professional Development for Teaching Assistants BA
(Hons) top up is an exciting new course taught at Bury College
University Centre and validated by the University of Bolton.
It is ideal if you have successfully completed a Foundation
Degree for Teaching Assistants and allows you to develop a
greater understanding of the psychology and philosophy of
education and explore educational leadership in greater
depth. You will also have the opportunity to undertake
detailed research into an educational issue and complete a
dissertation. The programme will provide the opportunity to
progress onto postgraduate courses in teacher education
and other related fields and to take up employment
opportunities in the field of education.
Applicants should also have 5 GCSEs grade C or above
including Maths and English Language. If you are intending
to teach in the primary sector you will also require a GCSE
Science qualification to progress onto Primary Training
courses. The following qualifications and subjects are not
accepted: Adult Literacy, Adult Numeracy, Functional Skills,
Key Skills Application of Number and Communication. If
English is not your first language you will also need IELTS
6.0 (or equivalent).
Topics covered:
Proposed modules for this course include: Dissertation,
Educational leadership, Philosophy of education,
Psychology of education and Illusion of inclusion.
Please note that this course does not lead directly to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
UCAS course code: 2P65
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
Applicants will normally possess a recognised Teaching
Assistant related qualification comprising at least 120 credits
at HE4 and 120 credits at HE5; for example a Foundation
Degree for Teaching Assistants.
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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education 14 +
About the course:
This is a teacher training course for graduates who wish to
teach in the post-compulsory sector of education; for
example, in adult and community education, further
education, sixth form colleges, the prison and probation
services, pre-employment training and work-based learning.
Your choice of study will depend on the subject and area in
which you wish to teach. For teaching in a vocational and/or
academic curriculum area you will choose the Generic
pathway. For teaching ESOL, literacy or numeracy in the
lifelong learning sector you will choose the Skills for Life
pathway. If you choose this option, you will select your
specialist area at the time of your application. As part of your
studies you will be required to carry out a teaching placement
that may involve daytime or evening teaching or both.
Attendance: Full-time: You will be required to attend classes
10am-3pm two days a week. You should also be available for
up to three days for the duration of the programme for
teaching practice.
Part-time: You will be required to attend classes 3pm-7.30pm
one day a week. You should also be available for either one
full day or two half days for the duration of the programme
for teaching practice.
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
declaration prior to enrolment on the course. If English is not
your first language you will need a recognised English
language qualification at the appropriate level for this
course, e.g. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Skills for Life pathway requires: an honours degree (or
equivalent); plus a level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in
language or numeracy (e.g. A Level or NVQ level 3). For those
not holding the required English language or numeracy
qualifications the University has a pre-course task book and
assessment which will enable candidates to evidence their
literacy or numeracy skills at level 3. These must be
successfully completed before the start of the course. You will
also require DBS clearance and a health declaration before
enrolment on the course. If English is not your first language
you will need a recognised English language qualification at
the appropriate level for this course, e.g. IELTS 6.5 or
equivalent.
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education in Teaching
English 14+ (Literacy/ESOL) - Phase 1 may include:
Preparation for Education and Training In ESOL and Literacy
(20 credits at Level 4), Literacy, ESOL and the Learner (20
credits at Level 5), Promoting Positive Behaviour (10 credits
at Level 6), Literacy and ESOL Learning and Teaching
(20 credits at Level 6).
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education in Teaching
English 14+ (Literacy/ESOL) - Phase 2 may include:
Professionalism and Quality in the Curriculum (20 credits
at Level 5), Literacy and ESOL Theories and Frameworks
(20 credits at Level 5), Professional Practice Portfolio
(25 credits at Level 5).
Career and professional development:
This course prepares you for a teaching career in the
post-compulsory and lifelong learning sectors. It is
equivalent to the PGDE. It is a requirement that all new
further education teachers must complete a teacher training
qualification as the first step in obtaining QTLS (Qualified
Teacher Learning and Skills). This course does not lead to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to teach in schools. However,
since April 2012 those with QTLS are allowed to teach in
schools on the same basis as those with QTS for 14+
students.
Also available: Continuous Professional Development
(CPD) additional Diploma in Teaching English
(Literacy/ESOL)
Topics covered:
For the generic pathway, you will study seven modules
worth a total of 120 credits.
Generic pathway - Phase 1 may include: Preparation for
Education and Training (20 credits at Level 4), Promoting
Positive Behaviour (10 credits at Level 5), Integrating English
and Maths in Teaching and Learning (10 credits at Level 5),
Teaching, Learning and Assessing (20 credits at Level 6).
Start dates: September
Entry requirements:
Generic pathway requires: an honours degree (or equivalent)
in a subject that is relevant to the area in which you wish to
teach. You will also need DBS clearance and a health
Generic pathway - Phase 2 may include: Professionalism and
Quality in the Curriculum (20 credits at Level 6), Professional
Practice Portfolio (20 credits at Level 6), Professional Research
Project (20 credits at Level 6).
For the Skills for Life pathway, you will study seven modules
worth a total of 135 credits.
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Psychology BSc (Hons)
About the course:
Psychology is the scientific study of human thought and
behaviour. This course will give you an in-depth
understanding of the subject in terms of the science and
theories of psychology and their application in everyday life.
You'll learn about contemporary research into the social,
developmental, cognitive and biological dimensions of
behaviour. The course also covers the applications of
psychology in a wide range of areas, from understanding
the nature and causes of mental illness to exploring graduate
opportunities and careers. The core modules will provide
you with a greater understanding of study and research
methods in this field and you will also have the option in
year 3 to choose specialised modules that relate to areas
you are most interested in pursuing as a career.
This qualification will provide you with the opportunity to
pursue a range of careers in areas including human
resources, the police, teaching, health or social work. You
may also choose to seek further professional training to
become a chartered psychologist.
UCAS course code: 6D44
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years. First year taught at Bury College
University Centre. Final 2 years taught at the University
of Bolton.
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
260 UCAS points from at least two (but preferably three)
A Levels (or equivalent) in any subjects. You should also have
five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including
English and Mathematics. We will also consider applicants
who have passed a Kitemarked Access to Higher Education
course. You may be required to attend for interview
and/or an assessment.
Topics covered:
Modules covered at Bury College University Centre include:
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology,
Understanding the Person (Social Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, and Personality Psychology), Cognitive and
Biopsychological Perspectives, Exploring Psychology 1
(including such topics as, Stress and Coping, Brain
Lateralisation, Giftedness, Forensic Psychology), Exploring
Psychology 2 (including such topics as, Emotional Intelligence,
Attachment, Deception) and Career Management. Lessons
will consist of tutorials, lectures, seminars and research
workshops. You will be assessed by a combination of
coursework assignments and examinations.
Special features:
We use interactive teaching sessions and offer online lecture
support. You will also benefit from seminars, practical
workshops and guest speakers who will give you an insight
into career options available on completion of your degree.
Career and professional development:
Successful completion of the degree course with a second
class honours or above is approved as conferring eligibility
for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the
British Psychology Society. This is your first step towards
becoming a chartered psychologist.
There are numerous career paths available to psychology
graduates with British Psychology Society (BPS)
accreditation. The more traditional routes include clinical,
occupational and educational psychology and counselling.
In addition, there are broader career options including
personnel management, research, teaching, social work
and health.
“
I applied to
study at Bury College
University Centre
because it is close
to home and
affordable. I am
enjoying everything
about the course,
especially learning
about the different
research methods.
Natalie Barnes
”
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Social Policy BSc (Hons)
About the course:
Most people feel strongly about one issue or another, but few have
the opportunity to influence the decisions that affect that issue.
This course looks at the way society meets or fails to meet the
needs of people and their families. This course is accredited by the
Chartered Institute of Housing and will equip you for jobs that
require an informed approach to creative thinking, planning and
decision-making in areas of social need and social justice. We aim
to provide you with a hands-on, stimulating approach to learning,
which uses and draws upon the vibrant local environment.
UCAS course code: L402
UCAS institution code: SO3
UCAS campus code: 2
In your first year you will take a series of modules which will
offer a general introduction to the study of social policy such
as: Introduction to Social Policy 1 and 2; Introduction to
Sociology; Studying Social Policy; Introduction to Research
Methods; Health, Wellbeing and Social Policies.
In your second year you will study modules such as:
Ideological Approaches to Welfare; Citizenship and Welfare;
Further Research Methods; Comparing Welfare Regimes;
Disability Studies: Critical Perspectives; Gender Issues.
Your third year is taught at the University of Salford and you
will study: Health and Social Care Policy; Social Exclusion;
Families and Social Policies; Housing, Society and Social Policy
and complete a dissertation or a social policy community
placement.
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 3 years. First two years taught at Bury College
University Centre. Final year taught at the University of Salford.
Start date: September
Special features:
We use interactive teaching sessions and offer online lecture
support. You will also benefit from seminars and practical
workshops, and guest speakers may be available to give
you an insight into career options available on completion
of your degree.
Entry requirements:
200 UCAS points in any subjects. We will also consider applicants
who have passed a Kitemarked Access to Higher Education
course. You may be required to attend for interview and/or
an assessment.
We place emphasis on the acquisition of individual
transferable skills as well as the development of knowledge
and skills important to those working in field. The course is
taught using some of the following modes of delivery:
Topics covered:
You will focus on the factors that influence the development of
social policy and the provision of social care. You will explore a
variety of issues including poverty, ethnicity, health, gender,
housing, community care, family policy and ageing, from the
perspectives of policy formulation and implementation.
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Seminars
One-to-one tutorials
Field trips
Presentations
Group work
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Sports Science and Coaching
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
About the course:
If you have a passion for sports, this is the course for you. It is
designed to develop your skills and understanding of sports
coaching in addition to improving your knowledge of the
scientific basis of sports performance. With a focus on
improving your employability, this course aims to develop
the skill requirements and shortages within the industry that
were identified by Skills Active, the Sector Skills Council for
Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being.
Entry requirements:
160 UCAS points from at least one, preferably two, A Levels
(or equivalent) including a Science or Physical Education.
You should also have four GCSEs at grade C or above (or
equivalent) including English, Maths and Science. We will also
consider applicants who have passed a Kitemarked Access to
Higher Education course. You may be required to attend for
interview and/or an assessment.
BSc (Hons) Sports Science and Coaching or the BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science. To progress to the top-up course
you will be required to attend an interview, and your
attendance on the foundation degree and attitude to study
will be important considerations.
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Career opportunities in this sector include sports coaching,
sports science support, physical activity and health
development, sports development and postgraduate
study and research. A popular career choice is to progress
to a postgraduate teacher training qualification to
become a PE teacher.
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Job specific/technical skills: including statutory training
(e.g. lifeguard, first aid, health and safety, child
protection), coaching/NGB awards, community sports
leadership, officiating, sports development and fitness
instructing. Some higher level positions may require
management and leadership and customer service skills.
Generic and cross sector skills (e.g. literacy and
numeracy, IT user skills).
This course will equip you with skills in communication,
team work, organisation, problem solving and time
management, which are transferable across a wide
range of sectors.
Some occupations in sport and recreation require varying
skills and qualifications. For example:
Topics covered:
The course focuses on applying sports science principles
in practice while you gain the necessary qualifications to
become a successful coach or instructor or pursue a career in
sports science. You will study all aspects of sports coaching
from the basic principles to preparation for elite competitions.
You are also encouraged to become critically reflective and
adaptable, applying evidence based knowledge to your
coaching. There will also be the opportunity to develop your
research skills in addition to studying the physiological,
psychological and biomechanical aspects of sports
performance.
The course has a strong emphasis on the vocational aspects
of sports and coaching, which will give you a foundation in
the applied skills that are relevant in a broad range of careers
in the field of sport, physical activity and health.
UCAS course code: 3L62
UCAS institution code: B93
Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start dates: September
Level 4 modules may include:
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Foundation of Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• The Coaching Process
• Coaching Practice
• Research Methods
Level 5 further develops this knowledge and understanding
in an applied vocational context.
Level 5 modules may include:
• Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• Work Experience
• Effective Coaching
• Research Methods
Career and professional development:
Successful completion of the foundation degree will enable
you to progress to the top-up course leading to the award of
“
Bury College
University Centre is
convenient and flexible
with my training
requirements and
competitions. I enjoy the
course because the small
class sizes mean you are
given lots of support.
Sam Horrocks
”
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Teaching Assistants (Primary) Foundation Degree (FdA)
About the course:
This course provides you with the ideal opportunity to acquire
the knowledge and skills you will need as a teaching assistant
in primary education in the UK. You will be provided with the
opportunity to seek employment in an education setting, or
you may seek to advance your existing career in the primary
school sector. There is a strong partnership between the
University of Bolton, Bury College and the Local Authority.
Topics covered:
Level 4 (Year 1):
Research and Study Skills, Trends and Issues, Planning Delivery
and Assessment of Learning, Theory and Practice of Learning.
At the start of the programme you will be allocated a personal
tutor who will work with you throughout the programme.
One of the first steps is to work with your tutor to develop
your Individual Learning Plan. This is a process that starts at
the interview stage and continues through the course to
assist with the integration of the theory and the practical
work-based elements of the programme.
Level 5 (Year 3):
Reflective Practice, Work-Based Practice (Action Inquiry Project),
Work-Based Practice (Reflection on the Work Setting).
Attendance: Part-time
Level 4 (Year 2):
Inclusive Education, Supporting Language and Literacy,
Supporting Numeracy, Supporting Science.
Special features:
You will be assessed by a variety of methods including: short
presentations, reflections on observations/tasks carried out
in the work place, case studies and essays. Your tutor will visit
you in your place of work at least once in the first year and at
least once in the second year.
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September
Entry requirements:
Applicants will normally have a Level 3 qualification in an
appropriate area. You must also have 5 GCSEs at grade C or
above (or equivalent) including Maths and English, plus
written communication skills at Level 3 and good oral
communication skills. You need to be working in a school as a
teaching assistant on a voluntary or employed basis and must
have agreement from your head teacher about undertaking
the programme. The appropriate support should be made
available to you in your school. You will also have to attend an
interview and receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
(costing approximately £44). If you do not have the normal
entry requirements but have relevant work experience or an
alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course.
Career and professional development:
You may apply to progress to an Honours Degree or to
qualified teacher status or to become a Higher Level
Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
“
I chose to study
at Bury College
University Centre
because I completed my
Level 3 in Childcare here
and know that they
provide a fantastic
learning environment.
The tutors and facilities
are great and I found
that everything I have
learnt I can put into
practice.
”
Chris Matheson
The BA Top-up:
Bury College University Centre also offers a top-up degree
(see page 56) which you may progress to on success
completion of this course. You could also go on to study
for qualified teacher status or become a Higher Level
Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
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Higher apprenticeships
Higher apprenticeships are work-based
qualifications that will provide you with a
nationally recognised qualification at Level 4
or above. They allow you to progress your
career and further your potential whilst you
are working and earning a wage.
This route into higher education provides you with the
opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues
whilst benefitting from off-the-job training at Bury
College University Centre.
A higher apprenticeship will require you to hold a
relevant job in order for you to have the opportunity
to develop your skills and gain the experience
required to fulfil the course criteria.
Please note, our provision is increasing in line with
employer demand. For the latest list of available
courses please check our website at:
www.burycollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/findahigherapp.aspx
How do I apply for a higher
apprenticeship?
Please download a Bury College application form at:
www.burycollege.ac.uk
or send you CV to:
apprenticeships@burycollege.ac.uk
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AAT Business Skills Higher Apprenticeship Level 4
About the course:
If you already work in accounting and would like to further
your career in this sector, this course offers an excellent
starting point to gaining the skills and qualifications you need
whilst in the workplace. The qualification will allow you to
progress to full membership of the Association of Accounting
Technicians and can lead to a professional accountancy
qualification with a chartered body such as ICAEW, ACCA,
CIMA, CIPFA, AIA or ICAS. Successfully completing the higher
apprenticeship offers a fast track route onto chartered studies
through exemptions from certain parts of the syllabus. You
will also hold AAT membership and MAAT status.
Attendance: This programme is delivered in the workplace,
however attendance at Bury College University Centre is
required one evening per week.
Duration: 14 months
accounting systems. You may also choose from these optional
units: Business tax, Personal tax, Cash management, Credit
management and control and External auditing. The Level 4
AAT Diploma in Business Skills covers nine mandatory units:
Working in teams, Planning and delivering business
communication activities, Evaluating and improving your own
performance, Spreadsheet software, Presentation software,
Delivering a presentation, Organising and facilitating meetings
and workshops, Developing commercial awareness and
Managing project finances.
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted in the workplace through
observation of your duties and a range of other methods
including, witness statements, professional discussions and
reflective accounts. You will also be required to undertake
research and written tasks. The evidence produced will be
collated in an online e-portfolio.
Start date: Flexible start dates throughout the year
are available
Entry requirements
The higher apprenticeship is a natural progression if you have
completed a Level 3 AAT qualification. You must have
significant experience of working in an accounting role to
ensure you have a suitable foundation on which to build your
knowledge and skills and you must be currently employed in
an appropriate position to undertake this programme.
Topics covered:
This higher apprenticeship consists of two qualifications, a
Level 4 AAT Diploma in Accounting and a Level 4 AAT Diploma
in Business Skills. The Level 4 AAT Diploma in Accounting
includes the following mandatory units: Financial statements,
Budgeting, Financial performance and Internal control and
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Business and Professional Administration
Higher Apprenticeship Level 4
About the course:
This work based qualification is designed to meet specialist
job roles in administration allowing your staff to develop
professional business skills which will streamline processes
and lead to enhanced overall organisational performance. It
is ideal for those working as, or aspiring to work as an office
manager, administration team leader, personal assistant or
business development executive.
Duration: 2 years
Start date: Flexible start dates throughout the year
are available
Entry requirements
The higher apprenticeship is a natural progression if you
have completed the Level 3 Business Administration
qualification. You must have significant experience of
working in a business role on which to build your
knowledge and skills. You must be currently employed in
an appropriate position to undertake this programme.
Topics covered:
This higher apprenticeship consists of two mandatory units.
We will work with you and your employer to choose a range of
optional units that are directly relevant to your role and the
organisation you work in. Mandatory units for the
qualification are: Carrying out your responsibilities at work and
Working within your business environment. Optional units
may include: Managing and evaluating customer relations,
Researching, analysing and reporting information, Managing
an office facility, Managing contracts, Negotiating and
agreeing budgets, Monitoring and reviewing the
implementation of corporate objectives, strategies and
policies, Informing and facilitating corporate decision making,
Evaluating internal and external factors and promoting
partnership working, Managing risks, Creating and managing
information systems, Managing projects, Chairing meetings,
Promoting innovation and change, Developing productive
working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders,
Allocating and monitoring the progress and quality of work in
your area of responsibility, Recruiting, selecting and keeping
colleagues, Providing learning opportunities for colleagues,
Providing leadership in your area of responsibility.
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted in the workplace through
observation of your duties and a range of other methods
including, witness statements, professional discussions and
reflective accounts. You will also be required to undertake
research and written tasks. The evidence produced will be
collated in an online e-portfolio.
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Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and
Young People’s Services Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
About the course:
This qualification is ideal if you are an assistant or deputy
manager, or a manager who has not yet achieved a
recognised qualification at this level. If you are aiming for a
career as a manager of adult residential and domiciliary
services, this qualification fulfils the regulatory requirements
for this role and is equivalent to a foundation degree.
Attendance: This programme is delivered in the
workplace, however attendance at Bury College University
Centre is required for 2.5 hours a week for 10 weeks.
Duration: 18 months
Mandatory units for all pathways are:
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Managing health and social care practice to ensure
positive outcomes for individuals
Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults
Understanding the safeguarding of children and young
people (for those working in the adult sector)
Leading a person-centred practice
Leading and managing a team within health
and social care
Developing a professional supervision practice in health
and social care
Assessing the individual in a health and
social care setting.
Start date: September or February
Entry requirements
This higher apprenticeship is a natural progression if you
have completed a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
or currently work in a supervisory role. You must be able to
provide evidence of employment as a manager, assistant
manager or supervisor.
Topics covered:
This higher apprenticeship consists of three pathways that
relate to your current job role. To complement the mandatory
units, we will work with you and your employer to choose a
range of optional units that are directly relevant to your role
and the organisation you work in. You will chose from the
following three pathways: Residential services, Adult
management and Adults advanced practice.
You will also be required to complete five core units in
communication, professional development, health and safety,
equality, diversity and inclusion and partnership working.
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted in the workplace through
observation of your duties and a range of other methods
including, witness statements, professional discussions and
reflective accounts. You will also be required to undertake
research and written tasks. The evidence produced will be
collated in an online e-portfolio.
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Hospitality Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
About the course:
This qualification is aimed at individuals currently working in
the hospitality industry as a manager, head of department,
head chef, executive chef, bar manager or executive
housekeeper. The higher apprenticeship is aimed at providing
you with the skills you need to further your career and progress
to the next level of management and supervision.
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted in the workplace through
observation of your duties and a range of other methods
including, witness statements, professional discussions and
reflective accounts. You will also be required to undertake
research and written tasks. The evidence produced will be
collated in an online e-portfolio.
Attendance: This programme is delivered in the workplace.
Duration: 18 months
Start date: Flexible start dates throughout the year
are available.
Entry requirements:
The higher apprenticeship is a natural progression if you have
completed a Level 3 qualification in the hospitality industry.
You must have significant experience of working in a
management or supervision role to ensure you have a suitable
foundation on which to build your knowledge and skills and
you must be currently employed in an appropriate position
to undertake this programme.
Topics covered:
Topics covered aim to equip you with a broad range of
knowledge to allow you to succeed in the industry and include
developing your skills in managing a food and beverage service,
producing new dishes, front office and designing new menus.
For a full list of course topics please visit our website at:
www.burycollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/findahigherapp.aspx
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Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
Higher Apprenticeship Level 4
About the course:
If you work in the IT industry or have a level of responsibility
for computing within your organisation, this qualification will
help you develop your technical knowledge. The industry as a
whole is looking for 142,000 new workers over the next three
years, so the career prospects are excellent.
Attendance: This programme is delivered in the
workplace; however, attendance at Bury College University
Centre is required for one evening per week during term time.
Duration: 2 years
Start date: Flexible start dates throughout the year are
available.
Topics covered:
The higher apprenticeship consists of two separate
qualifications, and both have mandatory units. In addition we
will work with you and your employer to choose a range of
optional units that are directly relevant to your organisation
and to the role. The qualifications you will complete are: BTEC
Level 4 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and
Telecoms Professionals and BTEC Level Higher National
Certificate (HNC) Diploma in Computing and Systems
Development.
Mandatory units for the BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Professional
Competence for IT are: Developing your own effectiveness and
Professionalism and health and safety in ICT. Mandatory units
for the BTEC Level Higher National Certificate (HNC) Diploma in
Computing and Systems Development are: Business skills for
e-commerce, Computer systems and Employability and
professional development
Optional units may include: Overseeing the development of
computer systems to meet a client’s business needs, Analysing
user requirements including researching, Designing and
writing new software programs to meet customer needs,
Managing the IT service function, planning workloads and
maintaining quality, Assessing risks to systems and
developing and Designing security plans to
minimize potential threats and Networks.
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted in the workplace through
observation of your duties and a range of other methods
including, witness statements, professional discussions and
reflective accounts. You will also be required to undertake
research and written tasks. The evidence produced will be
collated in an online e-portfolio.
The HNC will also require you to complete written
assignments and undertake additional research.
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Leadership and Management
Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
About the course:
This qualification is aimed at managers who play an integral
role in setting and supporting organisational objectives
through a wide range of functions, such as: informing
strategic decision making, managing budgets, planning
and implementing change, leading teams and managing
programmes of complementary projects. You will develop
effective leadership skills in your area of responsibility and
enhance your planning, problem solving and decision
making abilities.
Attendance: This qualification is delivered in the
workplace.
Duration: 18 months
Start date: Flexible start dates throughout the year are
available.
Entry requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
However it is expected that you will have significant
experience of working at middle management level.
Topics covered:
This higher apprenticeship consists of two separate
qualifications, ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and
the ILM Level 5 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and
Management. Both qualifications have mandatory units. In
addition, we will work with you and your employer to choose a
range of optional units that are directly relevant to your role
and organisation. Optional units include: Assessing your own
leadership capability and performance, Improving your own
leadership performance through action learning,
Understanding the management role, Developing critical
thinking, Leading innovation and change, Managing work
analysis, Understanding the organisational environment,
Managing for effectiveness and efficiency, Providing
leadership and direction, Managing efficiency and
effectiveness, Motivating people in the work place, Developing
your leadership style, Recruitment, Working productively with
colleagues and stakeholders, Developing and evaluating
plans, Planning change, Planning, allocating and monitoring
work, Monitoring and reviewing business processes,
Developing working relationships with colleagues and
stakeholders, Managing risk.
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted in the workplace through
observation of your duties and a range of other methods
including, witness statements, professional discussions and
reflective accounts. You will also be required to undertake
research and written tasks. The evidence produced will be
collated in an online e-portfolio.
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Interviews for higher education courses
at Bury College University Centre
When you apply for a higher education course you may be required to attend an interview with
a member of the teaching team. Interviews will focus some of the following, as appropriate:
Academic potential
• Quality of completion of application form
• Relevance of portfolio
• Evidence of background reading
How
do I
apply?
Motivation
• Awareness of nature of course
• Reasons for choosing this qualification
• Evidence of commitment (e.g. previous
study experiences)
• Enthusiasm for subject area
• Career aspirations/vocational choices
Relevant experience
• Work experience
• Demonstration of ability by audition
(where appropriate)
• Voluntary/community work
• Leisure/hobbies
Organisational ability
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Willingness to take responsibility
Time management
Ability to manage change
Ability to work under pressure
Punctuality
Applicants for full-time courses should apply through
UCAS. The online application form and guidance notes
are available on the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com
or telephone 0871 468 0468.
Higher apprenticeships
Please download a Bury College application
form at www.burycollege.ac.uk or send your
CV to apprenticeships@burycollege.ac.uk
To apply for a part-time course please complete the
Bury College University Centre part-time application form
which is available at www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk
Please return your completed application form to the
Admissions Department at Bury College.
Phone number:
Access to Higher Education and
Art Foundation Diploma
To apply for Access to Higher Education or the Pre-Degree
Art Foundation Diploma, please complete your application
at www.burycollege.ac.uk, contact us at 0161 280 8280
or email: information@burycollege.ac.uk
0161 280 8280
Email: guidance.centre@burycollege.ac.uk
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“
I love it at Bury College University Centre and
think it is brilliant how you can balance working
with completing the course. The tutors are
great and really supportive.
All the staff and my peers were very
supportive. The course was organised
professionally and the tutors
were fantastic.
”
”
Justine Haydock, Teaching Assistants (Primary)
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Natalie Crompton, Professional Graduate
Diploma in Education.
“
I chose to study at the Bury College University
Centre because I studied BTEC Creative Media and
A Level Film Studies at the college so I knew I would
get a really good education here. The course is
great; I am learning a lot of transferable skills
which I can use in different situations. There are
also great opportunities with placements which
means I can even go abroad with my course.
“
I now have a real direction in life and the
support we receive from our tutors is amazing.
I would recommend this degree to anyone who
wishes to pursue a career in sport.
George Kelly, Sports Science and Coaching
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
”
Annie Masters-Parmar, Events Management BSc (Hons)
”
Disclaimer
Please Note: All information contained within this course guide is correct at the time of going to press. However, some details may change as
we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide all the teaching, examination, assessment and other services
detailed in this publication, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College
reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should
circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to
those services and most importantly to students. Date of Publication: October 2014.
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