part-time courses - Wilson Stuart School

PART-TIME COURSES
ACCREDITED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
WELCOME TO UCB
This prospectus
has been designed
to give you a closer
look at our professional parttime courses and the career
opportunities they provide.
University College Birmingham
is accredited by the University
of Birmingham which
means that, alongside our
own degrees, many of the
foundation degrees, BA and
BSc courses included in this
prospectus lead to degrees of
the University of Birmingham.
University College Birmingham
has a well-deserved reputation
for outstanding support
for students, high-quality
courses that fully prepare our
students for employment,
superb practical facilities and
strong, highly-effective links
with industry. That view is
also shared by the thousands
of students from the UK and
overseas who choose to study
with us each year.
The University is committed
to improving the student
experience and has
invested £26 million on
the stunning new McIntyre
House, a building dedicated
to undergraduate and
postgraduate study.
Phase Two of the ambitious
development will see a further
£35–£40 million invested in
student facilities.
I hope that you will give careful
thought to your choice of
course and I look forward to
welcoming you to University
College Birmingham.
PROFESSOR RAY LINFORTH
VICE-CHANCELLOR & PRINCIPAL
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a place on a part-time course
you will need to complete an online
application form. Please visit our website
www.ucb.ac.uk and select the ‘How to
Apply’ link on the relevant course page.
Complete the application form and
submit this with a scanned copy of your
qualifications and if required, a letter of
support from your line manager.
If you require any assistance, do not
hesitate to contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: 0121 604 1040
Email: ptadmissions@ucb.ac.uk
If you need any further information on
any part-time course, please contact
the Marketing Department:
Tel: 0121 232 4300
Email: marketing@ucb.ac.uk
TUITION FEES AND FUNDING
The tuition fee for most part-time
Foundation Degrees and Top-Up
(Final Stage) Degrees is £4,150 per year.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with
inflation in subsequent years.
Additional information can be found under
‘Fees and Funding’ at www.ucb.ac.uk.
Your employer might pay for you to do
the course through staff development.
If this is not an option, then you can apply
for a government loan to cover your fees,
which you will not start repaying until
you leave the course and are earning
over £21,000 a year. The more someone
earns, the more they pay back. Some may
never have to pay back the loan at all.
To apply for a loan please go to
www.gov.uk/student-finance.
If you need any help completing
the application, please contact the
Finance Department:
Tel: 0121 232 4180
If you are applying for a Level 2 or Level
3 course and are aged 19 or over, there
may be tuition fees to pay. The tuition
fee for part-time Level 2 and 3 courses
is £670 per year. This is a yearly fee,
and may increase with inflation in
subsequent years.
If you are aged over 24 and studying
a Level 3 course, your fees will vary.
However, you can apply for a 24+
Advanced Learning Loan to cover
your fees, which you will not start
repaying until you leave the course
and are earning over £21,000 a year.
To apply for a loan please go to
www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans.
Please note that you can only apply for
a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan when
you receive a learning and funding
information letter from UCB.
You are advised to contact the Finance
Department to find out what your
individual circumstances are before you
apply for a Level 2 or Level 3 course:
Tel: 0121 232 4180
SUPPORTING YOUR STUDIES
University College Birmingham is a
small, specialist institution renowned
for its friendly, supportive atmosphere
and outstanding teaching. We offer a
great environment in which to study
while updating and acquiring new
skills for both college-leavers and
adult learners.
The knowledge, skills and confidence
you will develop on our part-time
courses will open up new opportunities
for job progression and help you fulfil
your career aspirations.
We know it can be tricky balancing
your studies with work and family
commitments which is why our
part-time courses offer flexibility;
our lecturers understand the demands
on your time. Teaching sessions are
designed to accommodate busy
working lives – and your employer
may be able to contribute towards
the cost of your tuition fees.
THE ACADEMIC
SKILLS CENTRE (ASC)
It may be some time since you were
involved in academic study or you
may feel your writing or research skills
need sharpening to get the most out
of your course. As a part-time UCB
student, you are fully entitled to the
invaluable free support offered by the
specialist lecturers in our Academic
Skills Centre (ASC).
The ASC, situated on the upper level
of the 5th floor library at Summer Row,
offers one-to-one appointments with
an academic skills lecturer who can
help you with:
Assignments and projects
Structuring written work
Essay writing
Report writing
Presentations and group work
Building a portfolio
Tips on referencing
Understanding lecturers’ feedback
ASC staff also meet with students
to discuss specific, individual needs
and can provide advice on applying
for Disabled Student Allowance and
the full range of support on offer to
students in the ASC.
HOW TO FIND US
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2 Birmingham Rep
13 Summer Row
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14 Town Hall
4 Broad Street
15 Victoria Square
5 Bullring Shopping Centre
16 McIntyre House
6 Library of Birmingham
17 UCB
7 International Convention Centre
18 Richmond House
8 The Mailbox
19 Maltings Village
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DIRECTIONS
UCB is a short walk
from a whole host of
transport connections:
New Street Station:
10 mins
Flights Coach Stop:
10 mins
Snow Hill Station:
6 mins
Digbeth Coach
Station: 20 mins
NCP and Pay &
Display car parks:
walking distance
PART-TIME COURSES
COMMUNITY SAFETY (WORKING WITH GANGS)
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN CHILDHOOD
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
TOP-UP (FINAL STAGE) /
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
PART-TIME COURSES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
SUPPORTING TEACHING
AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
CACHE (QCF) LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
CACHE (QCF) LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE
1 YEAR PART-TIME PER LEVEL
OVERVIEW
Do you want to work with
children aged 5–18?
Do you want to support
their learning?
Do you want to work in a school?
Are you thinking about a
teaching career?
Then this is the route for you. The Level
2 Certificate will enable you to develop
the knowledge and skills needed to
support teaching and learning in the
school environment.
COURSE CONTENT
You will be required to
demonstrate your knowledge
and skills in the following areas:
Health and Safety
Safeguarding
Child and Young Person
Development
Behaviour Management
Communication
Professional Relationships
Improving Practice
Supporting Learning Activities
Schools as Organisations
Equality and Diversity
It is suitable for teaching assistants,
learning support assistants and special
needs assistants or those in a similar
role at Level 2.
The Level 3 Certificate will provide
you with an understanding of the
knowledge and skills needed when
working directly with children or young
people in the school environment.
It is suitable for teaching assistants,
learning support assistants or those
in a similar role at Level 3. It is also
suitable as initial training for those
newly appointed to a Level 3 post.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AND FURTHER STUDY
The Level 3 Certificate will enable
you to apply for a classroom assistant
role or enable you to develop in
your current role. If you successfully
complete the Level 3 Certificate,
you can progress on to a relevant
foundation degree or degree.
COURSE DELIVERY
AND DURATION
Each level is studied part-time over
one academic year. This will include
two whole school days in a classroom
placement (which you need to arrange
with the school of your choice), and a
three hour training session per week,
at one of 10 centres across the city.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
A range of assessment methods are
used across the course including
observation within the workplace,
portfolio building and discussion.
There are opportunities to have
formal and informal feedback as
you progress through the course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements
but you must be volunteering or
working in a school for a minimum
of two days per week.
COST OF THE COURSE
If you are over 19, there may be tuition
fees to pay. You are advised to contact
UCB’s Finance Department to find out
what your individual circumstances are
before you apply: Tel: 0121 232 4180
This course requires a Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check, for which
there will be a charge. Information
about the DBS check and how to apply
for it will be sent to you.
Student loans are available to over
24s for the Level 3 course. To apply
for a loan please go to
www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website at
www.ucb.ac.uk and select the
‘Part-time Application Form’ link
on the course page. Complete
the application form and return
this with a copy of your Level 3
qualification and a letter from the
school confirming that you have
been offered a work placement
to support your course.
All course details are on
our website or you can call
the Marketing team on
0121 232 4300 or email
j.smith4@ucb.ac.uk for
further details.
Further details can also be
found on the CACHE website
www.cache.org.uk
ADDITIONAL FLEXIBLE LEARNING:
PART-TIME TOP-UP (FINAL STAGE) DEGREES
For further information contact our
Marketing Department:
TEL: 0121 232 4300
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
BA (Hons) Top-Up
COLLEGE OF FOOD
FOOD AND CONSUMER
MANAGEMENT
BSc (Hons) Top-Up
DIGITAL MARKETING
BA (Hons) Top-Up
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
BA (Hons) Top-Up
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
& COMMUNITY
CHILDHOOD STUDIES
BA (Hons) Top-Up
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
BSc (Hons) Top-Up
YOUTH WORK, COMMUNITY
& FAMILIES
BA (Hons) Top-Up
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY,
TOURISM & EVENTS
MANAGEMENT
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
BA (Hons) Top-Up
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
BA (Hons) Top-Up
HOSPITALITY WITH
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
BA (Hons) Top-Up
PROFESSIONAL HOSPITALITY
& TOURISM MANAGEMENT
BA (Hons) Top-Up
TOURISM BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
BA (Hons) Top-Up
ADDITIONAL FLEXIBLE LEARNING:
PART-TIME POSTGRADUATE COURSES
For further information contact our
Marketing Department:
TEL: 0121 232 4300
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MARKETING MANAGEMENT FOR
EVENTS, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
MA/PGDip
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
& COMMUNITY
LEARNING AND TEACHING
MA
YOUTH & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
MA/PGDip
YOUTH WORK & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (WITH JNC)
MA
COLLEGE OF FOOD
CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT
MA/PGDip
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY,
TOURISM & EVENTS
MANAGEMENT
GLOBAL MEETINGS &
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
MSc/PGDip
HOSPITALITY WITH
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
MSc/PGDip
INTERNATIONAL
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
MA/PGDip
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MA
TOURISM DESTINATION
MANAGEMENT
MA
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BE DYNAMIC
BE PRODUCTIVE
BE INSPIRED
BE WHO YOU WANT
BE YOU
ACCREDITED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
University College Birmingham,
Summer Row,
Birmingham B3 1JB
0121 232 4300 / 0121 604 1000
www.ucb.ac.uk
marketing@ucb.ac.uk