A guide to starting in September 2016

For more details visit www.shrewsbury.ac.uk/highereducation or ring 01743 342333

Shrewsbury College has delivered high quality university level programmes for nearly 20 years. We have successful partnerships with Staffordshire University, Edge Hill University and other prestigious awarding institutions.

More and more students are choosing to study locally with us because…• Our tutors are experienced and inspiring

• Our achievement rates are high

• Our class sizes are smaller than universities, giving you more individual attention

• We have a Study Skills Programme to help you develop your academic skills

• Our courses usually take place over two days so you can fit the study around your job

• We’ve spent £15m on the campus over the last few years improving facilities and offer more

car parking, places to eat and study areas as well as industry-standard training settings

• Our fees are considerably lower than most universities.

The majority of our learners are already employed and continue to work alongside their studies.

The average price most universities charge for a three year degree is currently £27k, or £18k for two years. The equivalent of two years study with us will cost you around £10,800, and this doesn’t include the money that can be saved on living and travel costs.

Meet one of our tutors Sam Heseltine - Sports Lecturer

Qualifications• BSc Hons Sport Management• PGCE• Currently studying Masters

in teaching• Qualified Personal Trainer• Qualified coach in volleyball,

tennis, football, and a Spin instructor.

Experience• Teacher for 12 years, 10 at

Shrewsbury College• Was coach and tutor at

Wolves FC• Personal trainer working with

clients and classes• Learning coach and lesson

observer at the College

Sam says…I really enjoy interacting with students and love coaching and ‘challenging’ students as well as myself. I particularly enjoy teaching mature students with a thirst for knowledge. For anyone that wants to become a Sports Teacher then an HE qualification is a must – as it sets you above others.

85% of second year PGCE trainees gained employment at the end of the programme in a Teaching role.

Check out our website for details on courses and our next Advice Events

I’ve progressed from the Level 2 course and thoroughly enjoyed the HND - the group is very supportive of each other. Being able to work whilst studying is the good thing about the course. I am going to Staffordshire University to top up to a degree in computing science.Mark Rennie, HND Applied Computing

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis – so please contact us even if you’re not sure whether you have the right qualifications. Skills, experience, motivation and commitment are considered alongside your qualifications. Information detailing the entry requirements for your chosen course are available on the factsheets on the HE section of our website.

How to Apply

1. Come along to one of our Advice Events or contact the College for an informal chat about your chosen course

2. Please follow the application instructions on individual course factsheets on the website, some of our courses require you to make an application via UCAS at www.ucas.com

3. We will invite you in for an interview with the course tutor to discuss course content and finance options

4. If eligible, apply for Student Finance at: www.gov.uk/student-finance or www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

5. Accept your offer from UCAS or from Shrewsbury College once you meet the entry requirements.

Further Help with Applying

• If you are an existing Shrewsbury College student applying through UCAS, you will be asked for a buzzword, this year it is ‘Shrewsbury2016’

• Shrewsbury College has an Admissions Policy for HE which is available on the website.

If you are having difficulties with your application, or would like further advice please speak to our HE Admissions Coordinator on 01743 342588.

Student Support

If you choose to study with us you will be invited to a Welcome Event in June and be involved in a comprehensive induction programme which supports you to get ready for academic study, enables you to meet your fellow students and eases you into college life.

Study Skills Our ‘Graduate Essentials’ programme supports your study with a range of scheduled sessions which include including note taking, research and library skills, assignment planning, time management, reflective writing and presentation skills

Financial Support

In most cases you can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your fees and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs for the majority of courses we offer - even if you are still living at home with your parents. Loans only become repayable when you are earning in excess of £21k per year.

Other support may be available to you including bursaries, Disabled Students’ Allowance, Childcare Grant, Parents’ Learning Allowance and Adult Dependants’ Grant. More information on what you are entitled to can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance

Our Courses

Courses for September 2016 are listed on the back of this leaflet. Full details on each course (including costs) can be found by accessing the factsheet for your chosen course on the Shrewsbury College HE website and by downloading the course specification. We are continually developing our provision and further courses will be added throughout the year - please check our website for up-to-date information.

* = Awarded by Staffordshire University ** = Approved by Edge Hill University STA = Subject to Approval

Our HE courses…Business, Management & Computing

AAT Level 4 Diploma Accounting

HNC/HND Applied Computing*

HNC/HND Business

HNC Salon Management

Foundation Degree Applied Computing*

Creative Arts & Media

HNC/HND 3D Design

HNC/HND Art and Design

HNC/HND Fashion

HNC/HND Game Design & Production

HNC/HND Photography

HNC/HND Moving Image Production

HNC/HND Music Production

HNC/HND Performing Arts (Performance)

HNC/HND Graphic Design (STA)

Education

Higher Diploma Further Education**

Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies*

Foundation Degree Education*

Postgraduate Certificate Education**

BA(Hons) Education top-up(In development)

Engineering & Construction

HNC/HND Construction & Built Environment (STA)

HNC Electrical & Electronic Technology*

HNC Manufacturing Technology*

HNC Mechanical Technology*

Foundation Degree Electrical & Electronic Technology*

Foundation Degree Manufacturing Technology*

Foundation Degree Mechanical Technology*

Health & Social Care

Foundation Degree Children, Young People & Communities*

Foundation Degree Counselling Theory & Practice*

Sports

Foundation Degree Sports Coaching & Physical Education*

Access to Higher Education

Prepare to step into Higher Education and meet the entry requirements with an Access to HE course - available full and part-time.

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