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Accessible and highly regarded degree pathways

We offer accessible and recognised degree pathways for anyone who wishes to progress to higher education. Our degree courses are only accredited by highly regarded and internationally renowned universities, namely University of East Anglia (top 30 UK universities - Times Higher Education), University of the Arts London (top 5 QS world ranked universities for arts and design) and The Open University (top 50 UK universities - Times Higher Education).

A recent QAA, graded meets UK expectations, report (May2017) stated “The College engages a wider range of students to assure the quality of learning opportunities.”

CertHE – Level 4

A Certificate of Higher

Education (CertHE) is awarded

after successfully completing

one year of full-time study at

a university or other higher

education institution, or two

years of part-time study.

DipHE – Level 5

A Diploma of Higher Education

(DipHE) is awarded after two

years of full-time study. The

Diploma certifies that a student

has achieved a minimum

standard for 2nd Year courses.

BA (Hons) – Level 6

A Bachelor of Arts, BA (Hons),

is a bachelor’s degree awarded

for an undergraduate course

or programme that follows

a humanities curriculum.

BSc (Hons) – Level 6

A Bachelor of Science, BSc

(Hons), is a bachelor’s degree

awarded for an undergraduate

course or programme in science-

based or technical studies.

FdA or FdSc – Level 5

Foundation degrees (FdA

or FdSc) aim to provide

knowledge in a subject that

enables the holder to go on to

employment or further study in

that field. Foundation degree

holders often top-up to a full

Honours Degree award.

HNC – Level 4 & HND – Level 5

Higher National Certificates

(HNC) and Higher National

Diplomas (HND) are job-related

qualifications. HNCs and HNDs

reflect the requirements of

professional organisations and

meet the National Occupational

standards for each sector or

industry. They are an ideal

choice for students seeking

a cost-effective, vocational

pathway to higher education.

Qualifications Explained

Read more at

www.qaa.ac.uk/en

/Publications/Documents

/Framework-

Higher-Education-

Qualifications-08.pdf

www.gov.uk

/what-different-qualification-

levels-mean

/compare-different-

qualification-levels

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Full course profiles available online

www.southessex.ac.uk/university

Applying

Full-time courses

Applications for full-time courses should be made

through the Universities and Colleges Admissions

Service (UCAS), quoting institution code S43

and the UCAS code for your chosen course.

Part-time courses (incl. short full-time)

Application Deadline: please contact

[email protected]

Applications for all part-time Honours Degree,

Foundation Degree, PGCE, CertEd, Certificate of

Higher Education and Diploma of Higher Education

courses at South Essex College should be made

directly to the College using the online application

form or by completing a paper application

form and mailing it to our freepost address:

• HE Admissions

South Essex College

Freepost SMU 110

Luker Road

Southend on Sea

Essex SS1 1BR

Exceptional Entry

Some of our courses offer entry to mature

students if they don’t meet the entry

requirements but do possess related professional

experience or professional qualifications.

You will need to demonstrate by interview,

exceptional entry portfolio (this is likely to

include evidence of paid or unpaid work

experience) and/or written assessment that you

are suitable for the course. In the first instance

we suggest you contact HEAdmissions@

southessex.ac.uk to discuss your application.

Grade=

UCAS Points

A-levels

A* = 56

A = 48

B = 40

C = 32

D = 24

E = 16

BTEC National Diplomas

DDD = 144

DDM = 128

DMM = 112

MMM = 96

MMP = 80

MPP = 64

PPP = 48

UCAS Tariff GuideContents

Certificate in Education CertEd 6

Computer Games Design BSc (Hons) 8

Construction & the Built Environment HNC 10

Costume Construction BA (Hons) 12

Counselling FdA 14

Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) 16

Digital Animation BA (Hons) 18

Early Years Education BA (Hons) 20

Fashion Communication BA (Hons) 22

Fashion Design BA (Hons) 24

Film and Television Production BA (Hons) 26

Fine Art BA (Hons) 28

Graphic Design BA (Hons) 30

Interior Design BA (Hons) 32

Performing Arts (Performance) HND

Dance & Acting Pathways 34

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education

(FE and Skills Sector) PGCE 36

Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons) 38

Special Education Studies BA (Hons) 40

Further Information 42

(Support, Fees and funding,

Accomodation & Student union)

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

All successful applicants for this course must

undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring

Service (DBS) check before enrolling on the course.

DBS identification documents are verified by

trained staff in line with DBS guidelines as part

of the admissions process. If applicants decide

to choose us as their place of study our DBS

team will be in contact to arrange this check

usually around May/June, prior to enrolment

to ensure this is in place for the start of term.

There will be an administration charge for this

service and you will be advised of this once you

apply (for 2016/17 entry this was £50). Students

will not be enrolled until their DBS Disclosure

Certificate has been completed and issued.

Disclosure and Barring checks cannot be carried

out for applicants who are not, or have never

been resident in the UK. Applicants who reside, or

previously have resided overseas will be required

to provide a criminal record check or certificate

of good conduct from their country or countries

of residence prior to entry on to the course.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-

public-bodies/dbs/

Overseas Qualifications

We will consider applicants holding overseas

qualifications that are equivalent to an Honours

degree level or higher. For an assessment

of overseas qualifications contact National

Academic Recognition Information Centre

for the United Kingdom (NARIC). However,

please note formal English and maths

qualifications will still be required alongside

any equivalent Honours degree or above.

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Certificate in Education CertEd• Southend Campus • Part time - 2 years - £2500 • Course Code: 5616

• please see page 4 about applying for part-time courses

This teacher training programme is for individuals who wish to gain a nationally recognised Level 5 teaching certificate in the post compulsory sector.Are you interested in teaching

in the further education and

skills sector, or looking to

gain a specialist teaching

qualification to enhance

your career progression?

This programme will provide

those working in the further

education, adult education,

sixth forms and independent

education sectors with the skills,

knowledge and experience to

advance their teaching practice.

This course covers the

theoretical and practical

aspects of teaching, including

observations of practical

teaching. This course is not

suitable for anyone wishing

to teach in the primary or

secondary education sector.

Applications are made directly

to South Essex College.

What’s covered?

Teaching methods

A variety of teaching

strategies are used, such as

group interaction, paired and

individual work, one-to-one

seminars, guest speakers,

support from subject specialist

mentors and regular tutorial

input. A range of interactive

technologies are taught and are

available for use by trainees.

Structure

This programme is delivered

over two years part-time. Four

separate 15 credit modules

are delivered in year one

and four separate 15 credit

modules are delivered in

year two, all at level five.

Contact hours

One evening per week, in

addition to own classroom

practice, mentorship,

independent study, online

materials and coursework

development.

The course is 30 weeks in

duration, with one week

induction, 28 weeks teaching

and one week guided

assessment preparation

and fitness to practice

evidence gathering.

How will my work be assessed?

You will be assessed through a mixture of essays, reports,

assignments and practical tasks as appropriate for the

learning outcomes of each individual module.

• assessment dates fall in terms one, two and three,

assessment schedules are provided at induction and

are detailed in the student programme handbook

• your teaching practice will be formally observed

for each of the eight modules

• you need to complete a minimum of 100 hours teaching

across the course and will be observed eight times in total

• there are no examinations

Entry Requirements

• a level 3 subject specialism, together with

• GCSE maths and English at C grade or above, or

equivalent (numeracy or literacy at Level 2, such as

Functional Skills, Learn direct etc. - evidence of this

will be required during the application cycle

• must be working in a paid educational position

• must be delivering a minimum of 50 hours of teaching

in each year of study - evidence of this will be required

during the application cycle prior to entry

• have provision of a mentor in the workplace who is a qualified

teacher/lecturer (i.e. PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS) and where

possible is a subject specialist in the same area as the trainee

teacher - evidence of this named person will be required

during the application cycle prior to entry in September

• where the mentor is not a subject specialist the trainee

teacher will require the support of a named subject coach


To work in the lifelong learning sector a current Disclosure

and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check is required.

Application Deadline

please contact [email protected].

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Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: WG24

You will use state-of-the-art games design and graphics software including Flash, Photoshop and 3DS Max, Maya and Motion Builder, to become a highly competent designer, focusing on either 3D modelling, animation, programming, concept art or games designs systems.This course is designed for

committed individuals who

have an interest in computer

and video games. This course

centres on the acquisition of

skills required for creating

games and digital assets across

a variety of styles and platforms.

We are looking for applicants

with awareness and enthusiasm

for original ideas, targeting

the future generation of

computer games developers

who have an interest in

learning industry standard

practices and applications.

What’s covered?

Guest speakers

Students benefit from several

guest speakers from industry,

including Adam Dewhirst,

Lead Modeller on Marvel’s

Guardians of the Galaxy.

Field trips

You will have the opportunity

to visit games studios in

France and Germany.

Live briefs

Every two to three months

you will undertake a ‘one hour

challenge’, where you will need

to model or develop something.

Contact hours

• 14 hours per week, including

a one hour tutorial.


This course is 75% practically assessed, based on projects

produced. The remaining 25% of the course is assessed through

theoretical engagement such as essays and presentations.

There are no examinations on the programme.

Entry Requirements

You will need a minimum of 88 UCAS points

from one or more of the following:

• at least two A-levels

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma/

Subsidiary Diploma/Certificate [QCF]

• BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma [NQF]

• Access to Higher Education Diploma

• International Baccalaureate

• AQA Baccalaureate

• Progression Diploma

• Advanced Diploma

• Satisfactory Interview

You will also need GCSE English and Maths at grade C

(old specification) or Grade 4 (new specification) or above

OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills.

To find out how many points your qualifications

are awarded, view the UCAS Tariff tables.

Portfolio requirements

You will be required to show a portfolio that demonstrates your

skills and enthusiasm in game design and development. The

portfolio should demonstrate your understanding of games

and your specific skill sets which could include drawing, digital

art, narrative development material and programming. As part

of the interview, we will ask you about games, developers and

consoles that have inspired you, where you may have seen their

work and how you think their work influences your ideas.

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Construction & the Built Environment HNC• Thurrock Campus • 2 years - £3000

• Course Code: 201000020115342

Developed in consultation with employers by Pearson Edexcel, this course is suited for those pursuing a career in Construction & the Built Environment.Our Higher National Certificate

course offers a good balance of

academic theory and practical

industry knowledge which

is firmly aligned to your job

requirements from day one.

Through high-quality lectures,

case study research and

employer-based projects you will

gain a unique blend of general

skills along with specific industry

knowledge in sustainable

construction management.

Content on the course centres

around current UK and

International Building Projects.

What’s covered?

The HNC Construction and

the Built Environment has

mandatory units in design

principles and application,

science and materials, group

project in the construction

industry and health, safety &

welfare. Others units will include

applied maths and management

principles & application.

There is strong emphasis on

analysis and evaluation of

subject-specialist concepts

and procedures. By the end of

the programme you will have

gained significant sector skills

knowledge and competence

to undertake middle to senior

management responsibilities.

Guest speakers

You will also have the

opportunity to attend guest

speaker lectures delivered

by industry experts from the

Chartered Institute of Building

and the Royal Institute of

Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Field trips

You will benefit from

educational trips to key UK

construction projects, such

as The National Self Build &

Renovation Centre and the

Othona zero carbon project.

Contact hours

• one day a week

• 6 hours contact time

comprising lectures

and study sessions

• one hour tutorial


The course is assessed through coursework. You will complete

assignments that focus on the practical application of the

assessment criteria, providing a realistic scenario for you to

adopt, making maximum use of work-related practical experience

and reflecting typical practice in the construction and built

environment. The HNC is graded pass, merit or distinction.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment

(leading to the award of credit) that considers whether you can

demonstrate that you can meet the assessment requirements for

a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills you already

possess and so do not need to develop through a course of

learning. This can be discussed at the start of the course.

Entry Requirements



• BTEC Level 3 Construction

• AVCE/GNVQ in a related vocational area (Level 3)

• an A-level with strong performance in relevant subjects

• a related Access to Higher Education Certificate

or other related Level 3 qualifications

• related work experience supported by GCSEs

at grades A*-C or equivalent




All candidates will be required to attend an interview.

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Costume Construction BA (Hons)• Thurrock Campus • 3 years - £9000 • UCAS Course Code: B5L2

Study our brand new Costume Construction degree, in partnership with the Royal Opera House,

awarded by University of the Arts London.A unique opportunity in

partnership with the Royal

Opera House. Combining all the

expected areas of study with the

additional benefits of working

alongside professionals from

one of the most prestigious

theatres in the world.

The course emphasises the cut

and construction techniques

for costume in the following

areas: performance art, theatre,

opera, dance, music, musical

theatre, film and television.

Work-related learning is

uppermost and includes

live projects, competitions,

vocational projects and work

experience placements.

Visits are organised to

exhibitions, galleries and

professional studios. The

course includes workshops

from professionals from the

Royal Opera House, giving

you real industry practice.

The course leaders also work

with local employers to

ensure that students gain a

broad understanding of the

creative industries to enhance

employment prospects.

The course will be delivered

from specialist workshops in the

new Bob and Tamar Manoukian

Costume Centre at the High

House Production Park in

Purfleet, the first national centre

of excellence for technical

and backstage skills which is

also home to the Backstage

Centre and Acme Studios

High House Artists’ Studios.

High House Production Park is

fully accessible with a Lift to

the upper level, there is a lower

table for pattern cutting and

construction and all industrial

machinery can be operated

within reason by people with

disabilities. The whole complex

is accessible including access

to the Backstage Centre and

Cafe facilities. There is also

access to the carparks.

What’s covered?

A unique opportunity in

partnership with the Royal

Opera House. Combining all the

expected areas of study with the

additional benefits of working

alongside professionals from

one of the most prestigious

theatres in the world.

The course emphasises the cut

and construction techniques

for costume in the following

areas: theatre, opera, dance,

musical theatre, production

arts, film and television.

Work-related learning is

uppermost and includes

live projects, competitions,

vocational projects and work

experience placements. Visits

are organised to exhibitions,

galleries and professional

studios. The course includes

workshops from professionals

from the Royal Opera House.

The course leaders also work

with local employers to

ensure that students gain a

broad understanding of the

creative industries to enhance

employment prospects.


You will be regularly assessed both formally and informally on

your production including practical work, technical folders,

essays, research, design development, technical drawings

and illustrations, textiles directory and samples, work

placement blog, sketchbook, portfolio and final pieces.

Entry Requirements











You will also need GCSE English at grade C (old

specification) or Grade 4 (new specification) or above


Portfolio-based interview

Portfolios should include examples of recent project work and

may reference a variety of media. You must also be able to

talk about recent shows and exhibitions you have seen.

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Counselling FdA• Southend Campus • 2 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: B940

This course will develop your personal and professional integrity as a counsellor whilst promoting sound ethical practice. You will develop a critical

understanding of the

therapeutic community, and of

counselling theory and practice;

including both Person Centred

and Existential methodologies.

We aim to train counsellors from

a Person Centred and Existential

base whilst integrating

further methodologies that

enhance client outcome and

further develop counselling

skills. The programme will

develop your personal and

professional integrity as a

counsellor whilst promoting

sound ethical practice. You

will also develop a critical

and analytical understanding

of therapeutic community,

theory, practice and society.

The course provides

opportunities to develop

effective working practices

through working with clients in

an agency setting, developing

your personal and professional

skills base, and applying theory

and philosophy to practice.

The FdA includes specific

training in working with

young people, cross cultural

populations and women. If

successful, the The BA (Hons)

progression route provides

training in working with

ethnic and sexual minority

groups, and in counselling

clients with differing

needs (e.g. eating distress,

sexual minority sexuality,

depression; addiction etc).

What’s covered?

The specific aims of the

course are to offer you a

rigorous theoretical and

practical training as a

baseline for your professional

counselling practice.

Work placements

In years two and three you

will be required to undertake

a work placement totalling 50

hours per year. We will offer

ideas in the first year, and

provide leads for potential

placements you can apply to.

You will also undertake client

group working, including

with local organisations,

schools, Mind, prisons and

women's refugee centres.

Personal therapy

You are also required to

undertake 30 hours of personal

therapy in the first two years

of the programme to enhance

your personal development

and self-awareness.

Guest speakers


guest speakers working at

organisations including:

• Cruse Bereavement Care

• Chelmsford Prison

• Basildon Women's

Refugee Centre

• Southend Young People's

Drug and Alcohol Team

Contact hours

• 13 hours per week

over two days


Through a range of assessment techniques which may include

essays, presentations, portfolios, examinations and the production

of a dissertation of between 8,000 words in year three. Some

assessments will require the evaluation of practice within the

setting and feedback from agency and a clinical supervisor.

Additional costs

Students will be expected to source and pay for 30 hours of

personal therapy over the first two years of the programme.

Personal therapy sessions cost in the region of £30 per hour.

Entry Requirements



• at least one A-level












Interview

All applicants interviewed must provide a suitable written

submission outlining personal and/or professional

reasoning for undertaking the course.


All successful applicants for this course must undergo an

enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before

enrolling on the course. See page 5 for more details.

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Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: LF64

This programme, which is aimed at those looking to progress to a career in criminology, forensic investigation or investigative policing, will enable you to understand the core causes of criminal behaviour and the principles of crime scene investigation.Society needs to deal with crime

more effectively, which requires

an understanding of the

underlying causes of criminal

behaviour. As a student on the

programme you will have access

to extensive study resources

including our automotive

workshop, digital forensic

computer software and a crime

scene room for students to

learn how to collect and process

evidence from mock scenarios.

You will also develop your

understanding of the types

of crime committed and

theories behind these crimes

as well as looking at elements

of offender profiling and

rehabilitation. This programme

will give you the knowledge

and skills required to succeed

in a number of career fields.

What’s covered?

Guest speakers

There are several guest

speakers during the

programme, for example:

• a Crimescene Investigator

from Norfolk and Suffolk

Constabularies

• a Detective Chief Inspector

• a convicted murderer

• the Essex County Coroner

Field trips

There are a number of

field trips as part of the

programme, including:

• 'CSI for a Day' in Chelmsford

• visits to the Houses

of Parliament and

the High Court

• a visit to a biolab to

see skeletal remains

• a visit to the Hunterian

Museum

• visits to Brussels, Florida

and Amsterdam

Contact hours

• 13 hours per week

in years 1 and 2

• 10 hours per week in year 3

Contact hours include two hour

lectures, one hour seminars

and one hour tutorials.

Why should I do this course?

• staff have connection with industry and bring in a

variety of guest lecturers across the different fields

• a number of opportunities for both domestic and

international trips and visits including attending court

cases and working with human skeletal remains

• small class sizes with increased access to tutors and facilities mean

that you will get the support you need to complete your studies

• a third of our graduates go on to further studies in related

areas such as pathology, psychology and social work

• a diverse mixture of assessment types allows for more vocational,

practical training better preparing you for the demands of the field

Entry Requirements















Personal Statement

We will be assessing your passion for, and interest in,

the subject, communication skills and an awareness

of the potential career goals or opportunities.

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Digital Animation BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: W615

Digital animation is a growing field used in a range of industries with applications in everything from Hollywood movies to advertising and video games. This programme introduces

you to the technology and

skills needed for employment

in these and other industries.

The Digital Animation degree

programme is designed to

provide you with the skills,

knowledge and experience

required to become a successful

image maker in an exciting

creative media industry

environment that is currently

undergoing significant changes.

You will engage with our

experienced lecturers who

come from a wide range of

commercial and professional

disciplines to increase your

technical ability, expand

your understanding of the

digital animation world, and

prepare you for a career in

animated film, special effects,

children’s animation, web

design and games design.

This degree offers a unique

approach to digital animation

within a broad media context

that will effectively prepare

you for successful progression

to the career of your choice.

What’s covered?

The programme culminates in

your end of year show. You

and your fellow students will

decide where and what format

the show should take. Previous

students have showcased their

work at the Park Inn Palace in

Southend-on-Sea and also at

New Designers in London.

Guest speakers

As series of guest speakers

are included as part of

the programme.

Field trips

Students benefit from

several field trips.

Live briefs


to build your portfolio

through live briefs.

Contact hours

• 13 hours per week,

over three days

• the great majority of contact

hours are spent in the studios,

with the rest in lectures


The great majority of assessment is through practical

activity in individual or group projects. Students

also complete presentations and essays.

There are no exams on this programme.

Entry Requirements















To find out how many points your qualifications

are awarded, view the UCAS Tariff tables.


You will be required to show a portfolio that demonstrates

an advanced knowledge of drawing and visual development,

anatomical study and character design. This should be in the

form of a combination of traditional drawings and sketches,

digital design materials and character model sheets. You will

also be required to produce evidence of scriptwriting and

narrative development work to demonstrate your understanding

of filmic composition and timing. Examples of storyboards

or animation X-sheets/Dope sheets are recommended.

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Early Years Education BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: X310

Early years education is one of the most exciting and rewarding occupations.As an early years professional

you can help to transform

children’s lives and play

an instrumental role in

helping to prepare them for

learning and later life.


you with the skills, experience

and knowledge to enter a career

in what is currently one of the

most exciting fields in which

to learn and work. Increasingly

research shows the importance

of children’s earliest educational

experiences, and the

Government’s National Childcare

Strategy has highlighted that

‘the early years are critical to

children’s development’.

High quality experiences with

trained and committed staff will

prepare children most effectively

for later learning’. Knowledge

about the importance of early

childhood experiences is built

on a solid foundation of theory

and research and modern

neuroscience shows that at an

age when children’s brains are

developing rapidly there is the

greatest opportunity for early

years professionals to help

shape their development.

What’s covered?

Work placements

There is a requirement to

undertake a minimum work

placement of 50 hours.

Guest speakers


guest speakers as part of the

programme, including:

• teacher from special

education school

• speech and language

therapist

• counselling specialist

Field trips


to visit a school overseas.

Third year students from the

programme also deliver to

years one and two in areas of

special academic interest.

Contact hours

• 14 hours per week, split

over two x seven hour days

• three hour sessions are

split between lecturers

and seminars

• you will receive a one

hour tutorial per week


A variety of assessment methods are used over the three years.

These range from essays to oral and poster presentations, and

include portfolios, lesson planning and research projects.

Entry Requirements












You will also need GCSE English and maths at grade C



Placement

You will need to obtain a work placement position in order

to complete the modules successfully. The number of hours

will be confirmed at the beginning of the academic year.





Personal Statement

We are interested in hearing about your passion for the

early years setting, the reasons why you have applied for the

course and what your personal experience of this area is.

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Fashion Communication BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: W213

This programme offers direct entry to the fashion industry, specifically for careers in fashion photography, visual merchandising, window display, styling, illustration, marketing, branding, trend forecasting and packaging design.This programme recognises

and embraces the changing

technologies in fashion’s

visual communication

and marketing areas.

You will develop an

understanding of marketing

and promotion, how to place

concepts in the market place

through marketing strategies,

develop a personal signature

within illustration, photography

and styling, expand your skills

through both written and

visual information, and gain an

understanding of competitors

nationally and internationally.

What’s covered?

Work placements

There is a work placement

module in the second year

to help you get experience

of the industry. Previous

projects include:

• designing trainers with

a well-known brand

• moving digital image project

for a shopping centre

Course leaders also have an

excellent relationship with

Wonderland magazine, with

frequent work placement

opportunities offered.

Guest speakers

This programme includes a

range of industry speakers

including the stylist for

X-Factor, One Direction

and Made in Chelsea.

Field trips

The programme includes

several field trips including:

• Amsterdam

• galleries in London including

the Alexanda McQueen

exhibition, Somerset

House, Versace Gallery

and the Design Museum

Contact hours

13 hours per week, comprising:

• four x three hour lectures


End of year show

You and your fellow students

will decide on the venue and

format of the end of year show.


Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order

to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes,

including portfolio and sketchbook submissions, group

presentations, written essays and research folders.

There are no examinations.

Entry Requirements



• A-levels, preferably in art and design

• BTEC National Diploma with a minimum of pass profile

• Access to Higher Education Diploma Level 3

• Higher National Diploma (for possible direct entry onto year two)

• Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Level 4

other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis





As part of the selection process you will be required to attend a

portfolio interview. A portfolio interview is for you to introduce your

work and your interests. You will be expected to be able to discuss

contemporary fashion and fashion designers, recent exhibitions

and wider cultural issues. You should be able to identify your

stronger work, why you think it’s successful and which directions

you expect to take. You should also be able to articulate why

you want to study Fashion Communication and Marketing.

You should bring:

• a portfolio of recent work (usually the present year of study)

• at least one recent sketchbook

• an example of written work (an essay)

A fashion communication portfolio is the professional way

to present your work. It should communicate your ability

to imagine and to visualise. Above all the portfolio should

present variety and a willingness to experiment. Selection

of work is important; only include your strongest pieces.

This may include work that you consider ‘unfinished’ but

shows a new direction, known as work in progress.

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Fashion Design BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: W220

The programme matches the knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, computer aided design and textiles. The UK fashion industry

consists of over 800,000

people. This programme will

provide you with the skills

necessary to enter this exciting

and lucrative industry. Our

graduates have followed

prestigious careers in design,

pattern cutting, production,

buying, merchandising,

styling, retail management

and garment technology.

The College has design and

print studios and a computer

design suite. You will work in

a specialist fashion studio with

industry-standard equipment.

Our staff are experienced

artists, designers and makers,

and are well supported by our

technical staff. The campus

also accommodates artists-in-

residence who work closely with

students to offer their creative

and professional experience.

You will be encouraged to

take part in student design

competitions such as F.A.D

(Fashion Awareness Direct)

and as part of the studies, all

final year students take part

in a degree show exhibiting

their work in London.

Visits are organised to

exhibitions, galleries and

professional studios to provide

exposure to industry practice.

Guest speakers are also invited

onto campus. In year two

international trips are available.

What’s covered?

Work placements

You are encouraged to

seek internships and work

placements during the

programme. We will always try

to accommodate placements

around your studies.

Live briefs

Live briefs are an important

part of the programme. In

previous years students have

entered competitions including:

• NHS uniform design

competition

• Fashion Awareness

Direct competition

• Frankfurt Style Awards

Field trips

There are opportunities for

educational trips throughout

the course. Recent destinations

have included London, Paris,

Antwerp and New York.

You will also visit galleries

and museums including:

• Victoria and Albert Museum

• Design Museum

• Barbican Centre

• Somerset House

• Tait Modern

Contact hours

13 hours per week, over two

and a half days, including

a one hour tutorial

the contact hours are

prominently practical

activities, supported by

research and theory


You will be assessed primarily through practical activities

including individual and group projects encompassing design

work and realisation. You will also be assessed through

presentations, business reports and written essays. These

assignments are designed to give you relevant work experience,

and to help you build a professional portfolio that will help

you secure graduate employment. There are no exams.

You will receive feed-forward comments on your

assessment feedback to enable you to know

what is required to continually improve.

Entry Requirements




• BTEC/UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma/












You will also be required to demonstrate your suitability

for the programme via a portfolio based interview.

Portfolios should include examples of recent project

work and may reference a variety of media.

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Film and Television Production BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: P320

This degree programme, supported by additional industry-standard qualifications from Apple, offers a combination of theory and practical work in all areas of Film and TV production focussing on practical modules in the television studio, location filming, sound and vision, scriptwriting and concept development.This degree programme offers

professional competence in

film and television production

within a nurturing environment

that simulates a media industry

workplace, equipped to

professional digital film and

television standards. You will

be taught by lecturers who are

industry practitioners alongside

visiting professionals who

will share their contemporary

expertise through practice-

based workshops.

The programme offers a

combination of theory and

practical work and visits to

productions across areas of

film and television. Practical

and creative modules will focus

on work in television studios,

on-location, scriptwriting,

concept development and

digital skills acquisition,

supported by additional

industry-standard qualifications

from Apple and Adobe.

What’s covered?

This degree offers a stimulating

programme that integrates

theory and practice, through

a range of student-led moving

image projects designed to

nurture your creativity.

Industry links

You will benefit from our

outstanding links with industry,

including James Esposito of

Underground Films, Lennox

Brothers and ESG Media.

You will get involved with

live briefs throughout the

duration of the programme,

including corporate work

and photography. In year

three, we encourage you to

find internships, showing a

flexible approach to benefit

your future career.

End of year show

Your end of year show will take

place at the Odeon cinema as

part of Southend Film Festival. In

the lead-up to this, you will also

benefit from a workshop at the

BFI London Film Festival to learn

how to set-up your own event.

Field trips

You will benefit from several

field trips. You will also take

part in the live recording of

the Creative and Cultural

Skills Annual Conference at

The Backstage Centre, using

our mobile multi-camera

Tricaster mobile studio.

Contact hours

• 14 hours per week over

two and a half days


The majority of assessments are based upon practical

project work – including short film projects and scripts.

One module in each year of the programme is centred on written

research and coursework – such as essays or a dissertation.

Other module assessments require a portfolio of work that

reflects the development of your ideas and production skills.

During each year of the degree you will also sit a different on-

line, multiple choice examination from which you may be able to

achieve Apple qualification in addition to your degree scores.

Entry Requirements















You will be required to show a portfolio that demonstrates

an advanced understanding of story development, planning

and production. The course team recommends samples of

scripts, storyboards and providing a show-reel will strengthen

your application. If you have worked on visual effects or

motion graphics, include these in your portfolio as well.

It is essential that you demonstrate some knowledge and

research into the technical aspects of media production.

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Fine Art BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: W100

Our students have gone on to become internationally-acclaimed artists, curators, art critics, lecturers, teachers and workers in diverse roles within the creative industries.Fine artists continually challenge

ideas, inviting society to broaden

its attitudes and encourage

a healthy level of debate and

change. This programme

provides graduates with a

broad knowledge of fine art

across a range of mediums from

painting, drawing, sculpture,

and printmaking, to video,

performance and photography.

You will benefit from visiting

artists and guest speakers and a

range of work-related projects

with local museums, galleries

and voluntary organisations.

In addition, students also get

the opportunity to organise

and participate in public art

exhibitions, both in the local

region and nationally.

What’s covered?

Work placements

and live briefs

There are opportunities for

work placements during the

programme, including at

Focal Point Gallery and the

Temporary Arts Project (TAP).

There are excellent opportunities

to gain practical experience in

the form of live briefs. In the

second year you will instigate

a project outside the College.

Previous diverse examples have

included projects with the NHS,

Ford Tractor Plant, Shoebury

Garrison and Priory Park.

Guest speakers

The programme regularly

includes guest speakers,

including visual artist,

Bridget Smith.

Final year show

You will undertake a

professional exhibition of your

work at the end of year three.

You and your fellow students

will decide the venue.

Contact hours

• 13 hours per week,

comprising:



Shows

Students will have the option

to stage a final year show.

If they wish to participate

students will need to contribute

towards the venue at a cost

of approximately £300.


Modules are delivered through presentations, essays, group

critiques, peer reviews, practical workshops, demonstrations, group

visits, guest speakers, individual tutorials and self directed study.

The degree is assessed via a range of practical, written and

oral coursework assignments. There are no examinations.

Entry Requirements

For BA (Hons) you will need 64 UCAS points














Portfolio based interview

Examples of recent project work that may reference a variety

of media such as drawing, painting, print, photography, 3D,

mixed media and digital work. Sketchbooks and a written

document such as an essay should also be included. Large-

scale work should be documented photographically.

You will be asked to outline your interest in contemporary art/

practice and describe any exhibitions you have recently visited.

We are interested in why you are passionate about fine art

and where you plan to progress after the programme.

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Graphic Design BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: W210

Our students work with industry specialists on live briefs throughout this broad based Graphic Design course. The programme develops skills, creativity, problem solving and encourages risk taking allowing our graduates to progress successfully in their chosen fields.The BA (Hons) Graphic Design

degree programme treats the

various subject areas within

design not as discrete disciplines

but as interweaving lines of

enquiry. It is for this reason

we operate upon a module

structure, which encourages

individual creativity.

Our strength is in our

determination to provide a

pro-active, creative atmosphere,

which observes and responds

to current and future working

practices. We run a small tight-

knit course of around twenty

students in each year, this allows

us to really get to know you

as learners and you in turn to

always have a tutor available

to discuss your practice.

What’s covered?

Industry links

With staff practicing in

various areas of design, strong

and progressive links with

industry are also integrated

within the course structure.

Live projects and briefs

have been set by leading

practitioners, companies and

publications in recent years,

including leading advertising

agency Oglivy Mathers, Kew

Gardens and Universal Studios.

Exposure

Visibility is essential and

our students are strongly

encouraged to organise,

host and promote their work

through static exhibitions

(locally and nationally), digital

platforms (websites, blogs)

and end of year shows.

Students are encouraged to

visit design studios and speak

with employers about their

work prior to graduation.

Previously, the course has

invited industry leaders to

attend portfolio reviews to

select students for placement.

Work experience

and live briefs

There are two work experience

modules as part of the

programme, one in the second

year and another in the third.

Contact hours

First year: 15 hours per week

Second year: 15 hours per week

Third year: 8 hours per week


Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order

to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes

including portfolio and sketchbook submissions, group

presentations, written essays and research folders.

There are no examinations.

Entry Requirements















Portfolio based interview

You will also be required to undertake a portfolio based

interview. Portfolios should include examples of recent

project work and may reference a variety of media.

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Interior Design BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: W250

This course offers strong industry links with a programme of exciting ‘live’ projects and opportunities for work placements which often result in job offers at the end of the programme.Interior Design is concerned

with the creative construction

and organisation of space

and 3D objects that fill our

everyday environments.

These 3D & spatial designers

bridge the gap between town

planners and architects and

the communities who live and

work within designed spaces.

This course offers strong

industry links with a programme

of exciting live projects

and opportunities for work

placements which often result

in job offers at the end of the

programme. Students will

use industry specific software

(AutoCAD, Photoshop,

InDesign, SketchUp) to creatively

resolve design scenarios.

What’s covered?

Work placements

There is a work placement

module in the second year and

a live project to complete.

Field trips

Students benefit from a wide

range of field trips including:

• exhibitions in London

• visits to design

studios in London

• presentations on job roles and

projects, including Chelsea

Harbour Design Centre

Contact hours

13 hours per week over

three days, including a

one hour tutorial


You will create a range of individual and group projects

to provide you with relevant experiences of work and

help you build an impressive professional portfolio

to help you secure graduate employment.

There are no exams.

Entry Requirements
















You will be required to show a portfolio that demonstrates a high

level of visual skill, creativity, commitment, and self-motivation.

You need to show that you are capable of applying original

thought to any given problem and that you have a high level

of independent thinking. We will ask about the designers and

artists that have inspired you, where you may have seen their

work and how you think their work might relate to your own.

All work should be clearly labelled with your name and the

title of the course you have applied for. You will also be

required to demonstrate evidence of any theoretical studies

and examples of written work should be included.

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Performing Arts (Performance) HND Dance & Acting Pathways• Southend Campus • 2 years - £6000

• UCAS Course Code: H882 (Acting pathway) 4B22 (Dance pathway)

This course will help you gain the skills you need to become a versatile and creative performer.This course will help you gain

the skills you need to become a

versatile and creative performer.

We will prepare you to enter

the performance industry

through practical training in

various disciplines. You will

have regular opportunities

to engage with a wide range

of external performers and

practitioners. This programme

is offered in two specialist

pathways for you to choose

from: Dance and Acting.

Dance Pathway

In the Dance pathway you will

learn a range of techniques and

styles, including contemporary

dance, classical ballet, jazz

and tap, and choreography for

group and solo performances.

An emphasis is placed on

vocational training, and

the skills required to enter

into the professional worlds

of performing arts.

Acting Pathway

In the Acting pathway, the

domain of performance will

naturally lead you to explore a

wide range of topics and worlds.

This will include style, space,

character, vocal/movement

technique and cultural theory.

What’s covered?

Field trips


field trips including:

• workshops at Pineapple

Dance Studios, Dance Attic

in Fulham and Studio 68

• overseas trips to New

York and Italy

• opportunities to watch

shows in London

Contact hours

15 hours per week, which is

a full three days in college,

split five hours theory and

10 hours practical.

In the Dance pathway, students

often drop-in for extra time

in the dance studio.


You will be assessed via rehearsals, research

projects, technical application, and journals.

There are no exams.

Entry Requirements












You will also need GCSE English at grade C or above

(old specification) or grade 4 (new specification) OR

a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills.

Audition requirements

Acting pathway (H882)

You will be asked to select, prepare and complete one of: a

performance piece, a two-minute monologue or a presentation.

Dance pathway (4B22)

As a prospective student you will be interviewed by the

course team. At this interview you will need to provide an

example of some written academic work. In addition to

the interview you will undertake two dance classes before

presenting a routine that should be three minutes in length.

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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (FE and Skills Sector) PGCE• Southend Campus

• Full-time: 1 year - £7000,

Part-time 2 years - £2250

• UCAS Course Code: Full-time 80046

• Part-time Course Code: 5617 (please see page

4 about applying for part-time courses)

This teacher training programme is for individuals who wish to gain a nationally recognised Level 6 teaching certificate in the post compulsory sectorAre you interested in teaching

in the further education and

skills sector, or looking to

gain a specialist teaching

qualification to enhance

your career progression?


those working in the further

education, adult education, sixth

forms, professional training and

independent education sectors

with the skills, knowledge

and experience to advance

their teaching practice.

This course covers the

theoretical and practical

aspects of teaching,

including observations

of practical teaching.

This course is not suitable

for anyone wishing to teach

in the primary or secondary

education sector.

Applications are made directly

to South Essex College.

What’s covered?

Teaching methods

Group interaction, paired and

individual work, one-to-one

seminars, guest speakers,

support from subject specialist

mentors and regular tutorial

input. A range of interactive

technologies are taught and are

available for use by trainees.

Structure

Part-time: The programme

is delivered over two years.

Four separate 15 credit

modules are delivered in year

one and four separate 15

credit modules are delivered

in year two, all at level six.

Full-time: The programme

is delivered over one year.

Eight separate 15 credit

modules all at level six.

Contact hours

Part-time programme: one

evening per week, in addition

to own classroom practice,

mentorship, independent

study, online materials and

coursework development.

Full-time programme: two

days per week, in addition

to own classroom practice,

mentorship, independent

study, online materials and

coursework development.

The course is 30 weeks in

duration, with one week

induction, 28 weeks teaching

and one week guided

assessment preparation

and fitness to practice

evidence gathering.


• assessment dates fall in terms one, two and three,

assessment schedules are provided at induction and

are detailed in the student programme handbook

• your teaching practice will be formally observed

for each of the eight modules

• you need to complete a minimum of 100 hours teaching

across the course and will be observed eight times in total

there are no examinations

Entry Requirements

• an Honours degree or equivalent

• GCSE English and maths at grade C (old specification)

or Grade 4 (new specification) or above OR a

Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills

• have provision of a mentor in the workplace who is a qualified

teacher/lecturer (i.e. PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS) and where

possible is a subject specialist in the same area as the trainee

teacher - evidence of this named person will be required

during the application cycle prior to entry in September

(where the mentor is not a subject specialist the trainee

teacher will require the support of a named subject coach)

• possess a current Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

enhanced check. Where this is not the case the

College will undertake this but there will be an

administrative charge to the applicant of £51.00

Plus the following for either the Part-time or Full-time course:

Part-time (5617)

• be working in a paid

educational position

• be delivering a minimum

of 50 hours of teaching in

each year of study - evidence

of this will be required

during the application

cycle prior to entry

Full-time (80046)

• possess a suitable voluntary

placement – students

should look for their own

placement, where possible

support will be provided

to source but there is no

guarantee that we will be

able help secure a placement

• be delivering a minimum

of 100 hours of teaching in

each year of study - evidence

of this will be required

during the application

cycle prior to entry

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Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: L340

A key feature of this course is the application of sociological and psychological theories into practical contexts. Students learn core research

skills to support their

understanding and application

of theory. This enables

graduates to be fully prepared

for progression to a wide

range of careers in the sector

and postgraduate study.

The course covers three key

interrelated social science

disciplines - psychology,

sociology and research

methods. The programme

explores topics such as mental

health, social psychology, crime

and deviance, culture and

difference, local and global

cultures, abnormal psychology,

health psychology and the

sociology of health and illness.

The disciplines are run

concurrently throughout the

three years, from foundation

level to application, and each

carries equal weighting.

What’s covered?

Field trips

There are several field

trips as part of the

programme including:

• Science Museum - mental

health exhibition

• Anna Freud Centre - at

the forefront of research

in child psychoanalysis

• Museum of Immigration

and Diversity

• plays in London with a

psychological angle

Contact hours

13 hours per week, comprising:



The contact hours include a

combination of taught and

practical sessions, in addition

to workshops and debates.

Employability days

As part of the programme we

devote valuable time to boosting

your chances of securing the

career you deserve, including:

• British Sign Language training

• visual impairment

awareness training

• CV writing and

interview techniques


Students are assessed through a variety of methods including

essays, reports, research projects, reflective journals, seminars

responding to pre-set reading, timed Assessments and

examinations. The first year of study is a qualifying year and

does not count towards the final degree classification.

Entry Requirements















Candidates without formal qualifications may apply and

will need to demonstrate the ability to study at a higher

level through interview, the submission of an exceptional

entry portfolio and/or a written assessment.

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Special Education Studies BA (Hons)• Southend Campus • 3 years - £7000 • UCAS Course Code: X161

This programme is for those looking to progress to teaching, social work or management in the special education and social care sectors and will give you the skills and knowledge you need to create safe, stimulating and supportive learning environments.Special Education Studies

is about making sure that

everyone, regardless of

their needs, is given the

opportunity to participate

in learning experiences that

are tailored and delivered in

ways that address their needs,

interests and ambitions.

This programme is for those

looking to progress to teaching,

social work or management

in the special education and

social care sectors and will give

you the skills and knowledge

you need to create safe,

stimulating and supportive

learning environments.

What’s covered?

A wide variety of teaching

methods are used, including

lively seminars, group discussion

of issues arising from work

placements, tutor-led lectures,

presentations, simulated case

conferences, assignment-based

activity, practical exercises,

role-plays, reflective work,

supervision and tutorials.

Work placement

You will be at your work

placement a minimum of

one day per week between

9am and 4pm. You will

need to have secured a

placement by semester two.

Guest speakers

The programme features

a number of guest

speakers, including:

• administrator for SENCO

in local schools

• learning support assistants

• advanced practitioners

• speech and language

therapists

Field trips


field trips, including:

• Learning Disability Exhibition

at Olympia in London

• Times Educational

Supplement Special

Needs Exhibition

Contact hours

13 hours per week over two

days, plus one day a week

for work placement.


The programme is assessed in coursework-based assessments

and examinations. Examinations are all in the first year of the

programme and attribute about 24% of the assessment. Remaining

assessment comprises of portfolios, literature reviews, case studies,

reports, essay, seminar papers, reflective reports and action

plans, oral presentations, project proposals and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements















Placement

You will need to obtain a work placement position in order

to complete the modules successfully. The number of hours

will be confirmed at the beginning of the academic year.





Personal Statement

We want to see where your interest in special education has

developed from, what experience you have in this area and what

career you think you will enter on completion of the programme.

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, however, changes

may be made at a later date. The courses offered by South Essex College are under constant review and

development, so students and their representatives should always contact the College directly for the

most up-to-date information or visit our website.

www.southessex.ac.uk/university

Further InformationSupport

Our aim is to support you from application through to your graduation ceremony

with the highest quality information, advice and guidance. Our student services

team has been assessed for, and attained, the highest quality standards.

For more information about the type of support and facilities available to

students with particular learning difficulties or disabilities, please make contact

with us as early as possible so that we can discuss your needs.

Call student services on 0845 52 12345

email [email protected]

or visit our website at www.southessex.ac.uk/he-student-services

Fees and funding

For full information on how to apply please visit

www.southessex.ac.uk/higher-education/fees-and-funding

or if you have any questions you can email [email protected]

Accomodation

University Square is the University of Essex’s purpose-built student accommodation, right next

to the Southend campus of the University of Essex and University Centre Southend.

www.southessex.ac.uk/accommodation

Download an application form from our website. You can also contact the accommodation

team on 01702 220441 or email [email protected]

Student union

Check out the Student Union’s Facebook page

www.facebook.com/secsu

or their website

www.secsu.org

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