AT A GLANCE

Shaping careers through training and education

Undergraduate Prospectus

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CHOOSING SUNDERLAND

COLLEGE

WE MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION SIMPLEWe do this by providing you with the right advice, the right course and outstanding quality teaching. Our focus is to help you change

your future. Our courses are specifically chosen to help you progress, so whether you are looking at continuing in education or seeking

employment, we have the right connections to help you on your way.

THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONChoosing the right qualification is important to enable you to progress to where you want to be. The level at which you can study will depend on your personal circumstances. Entry requirements vary between 80-160 UCAS points. Applicants will usually receive an individual interview prior to an offer.

We offer the following qualifications:

_ Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D)

_ Foundation Degrees

_ Joint Scheme of Extended Programmes

_ Professional Programmes

_ Teaching Programmes

_ Access courses

THE RIGHT PACKAGENot only do we offer the right qualification, we offer many benefits including:

_ Free travel pass

_ Free parking

_ Free gym membership

_ Smaller class sizes

_ Lower Tuition fees

_ Highly qualified and experienced staff

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SUNDERLAND COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION BURSARIES

TRAVEL BURSARY

FREE TERM TIME TRAVEL THROUGHOUT TYNE & WEAR FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTSThe Sunderland College Bursary provides free term time travel within Tyne and Wear. The voucher is valid for the academic year*.

The voucher will be issued to you when you enrol to start your course, and it can then be exchanged for a travel ticket to be used on a wide range of public transport routes across the North East region. The Local pass gives you unlimited travel within Tyne and Wear on: Nexus Metro, Shields Ferry, Arriva buses, Go North East buses and Stagecoach buses. You can also use Northern Rail between Sunderland and Blaydon and travel for free on Arriva and Go North East buses on other routes across the rest of the North East region.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?This Bursary is available for all new and continuing ‘home’ students joining a Sunderland College Higher Education course in 2015. 'Home' students are those who have been ordinarily resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of their course.

For full details please contact Sunderland College on 0191 511 6000 and ask to speak to a member of the Welfare Team.

* Excluding Christmas and Easter holiday periods

Andy Martin, former HND Photography and Digital Imaging student

STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND*If you study full time higher education at Sunderland College, the main source of funding available is the Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England (SFE).

This is a yearly loan of up to £9,000 to help with the cost of your tuition fees. The main package of financial support available to students applying to Higher Education consists of three elements:

_ Tuition Fee Loan - up to £9,000 per year

_ Maintenance Grant - up to £3,387 (dependant on household income)

_ Maintenance Loan - up to £5,740 (if studying outside of London)

To work out what size loan you may be entitled to there is an online calculator available at: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance

FEESFor the latest fee information please visit our website or call us on 0191 511 6000.

* Information correct at time of print - April 2014

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LOLA ATKINSON

MANAGING HER WAY TO A BETTER FUTURE

Thanks to the College, I have been able to create and launch my own

company... I now have the business bug

I nvesting some of her limited time into part-time study has paid dividends for former student Lola Atkinson as she

launches multiple businesses following the completion of the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management. We had a catch up with Lola to find out how her life has changed since she left.

“Over the years I have always enjoyed studying whilst continuing to work and bring up my daughter and this course was chosen to enhance my professional management career. From beginning the course, my ultimate aim was to achieve Chartered Manager Status.”

Lola found that she was able to use the skills that she learned throughout the course to develop a strategy, business plan and business model for her own business which was successfully launched towards the end of the course.

She added, “I love learning and I'm always looking to improve and develop professionally, and my future plans include achieving a full MBA. However for the next year with the launch of my business I plan to take a year out from advanced study so that I can concentrate on developing and growing the company.”

One of the other benefits of studying was working alongside like-minded people. Lola found this to be a motivational factor, helping each other to achieve.

“I really enjoyed meeting other mature students, especially those who were in the same position as me, working full time and bringing up children while studying at this level. We all tried to keep each

other motivated and supported each other throughout the course. At times it was difficult trying to juggle everything, especially committing to the number of hours research needed for each assignment but with dedication, focus, hard work and commitment anything is possible and you only get out what you put in. I've made some great friends on the course and I know we will stay in touch for many years to come.”

“Thanks to the college I have been able to create and launch my own company which I probably wouldn't have done had I not completed this course. I have advanced business and management skills and I'm able to research topics more thoroughly as well as presenting my work in a far more superior and professional standard. The tutors have been superb, all experts in their own fields, with the necessary practical experience to be able to help students apply theory to real life situations.”

Since completing the course Lola has developed and launched two businesses. One business was created following the marketing module when during this time she developed her marketing plan and the second businesses, which focuses on valeting and cleaning, now employs three members of staff with expected plans to grow even further in the very near future. So keep an eye out for Goddess SOS Beauty & Lifestyle Lounge and Goddess SOS Cleaning Services, and perhaps more new initiatives from our very own Goddess of the business world.

For a range of Business courses starting in April, see page 6.

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OUR COURSESCourse Title Level Years FT or PT Day/Evening Fees How to apply

Arts - Visual and Performing

Foundation Degree (FdA) Applied Music Practice Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

Foundation Degree (FdA) Applied Photography Level 5 3 years Part-time Evening £2,667 College

Foundation Degree (FdA) Dance Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

Foundation Degree (FdA) Drama Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

Business and Management

HNC Business Level 4 2 years Part-time Evening £2,000** College

HNC Business (Fast Track) Level 4 1 year Part-time Day £3,200 College

HND Business (Top Up) Level 5 1 year Part-time Evening £2,000** College

HND Business Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

Certificate/Diploma in Management (CMI Level 5) Level 5 Various Part-time Evening£695/ £1,495

College

Certificate/Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (CMI Level 7)

Level 7 Various Part-timeEvening or Day

£795/ £1,695

College

CIPD Intermediate Certificate in HR Management Level 5 1 year Part-time Evening £1,995 College

Construction and Planning

HNC Building Services Engineering Level 4 2 years Part-time Day £2,000** College

HNC Construction and the Built Environment Level 4 2 years Part-time Day £2,000** College

HND Building Services Engineering (Top Up) Level 5 1 year Part-time Day £2,000** College

HND Construction and the Built Environment (Top Up)

Level 5 1 year Part-time Day £2,000** College

Engineering

HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering Level 4 2 years Part-timeDay or Evening

£2,000** College

HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Top Up) Level 5 1 year Part-time Day £2,000** College

HNC Operations Engineering Level 4 2 years Part-time Day £2,000** College

HNC Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 2 years Part-timeDay or Evening

£2,000** College

HND Manufacturing Engineering Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

HND Manufacturing Engineering (Top Up) Level 5 2 years Part-time Day £1,000** College

Health and Social Care

HNC Health and Social Care Level 4 2 years Part-time Evening £2,000** College

HND Health and Social Care Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

Foundation Degree (FdA) Counselling Level 5 2 years Part-timeDay or Day and Evening

£4,000 College

Foundation Degree (FdA) Health and Social Care Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

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Course Title Level Years FT or PT Day/Evening Fees How to apply

ICT

HNC Computing and Systems Development Level 4 2 years Part-time Evening £2,000** College

HND Computing and Systems Development (Top Up)

Level 5 1 year Part-time Evening £2,000** College

HND Computing and Systems Development Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

Public Services

HND Public Services Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

Science

Joint Scheme of Extended Programmes Science (Biomedical Pathway)

Level 3 4 years* Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

Joint Scheme of Extended Programmes Science (Psychology Pathway)

Level 3 4 years* Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

Joint Scheme of Extended Programmes Science (BioPharmaceutical Pathway)

Level 3 4 years* Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

HND Biological Science for Industry Level 4 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

HND Chemical Science for Industry Level 4 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

* These courses are a 1 year programme at college followed by 3 years at university

Sport

HND Sport (Coaching and Sports Development) Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

Foundation Degree (FdSc) Exercise, Health and Fitness

Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £7,000* UCAS

Teaching

Foundation Degree (FdA) Education and Care Level 5 2 years Part-time Evening £4,000 College

Professional Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and Training

Level 5 2 years Part-timeDay or Evening

£2,000** College

Professional Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and Training

Level 6 2 years Part-timeDay or Evening

£2,000** College

Travel and Tourism

HND Travel and Tourism Management Level 5 2 years Full-time Day £5,500 UCAS

* Less £1200 scholarship. ** Sunderland College students progressing from a course which finishes in Summer, 2014 to begin a course which starts in September, 2015 receive a loyalty bonus of £500 for full time courses and £250 for part-time courses. The bonus will paid in January 2016 following successful completion of the first term including on target attendance and submission of work.

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UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that

sits at the heart of one of the UK's most up and coming cities.

With strong links with industry and business, and work closely with some of the world's leading companies, the university has an enviable reputation having received the following recent accolades:

_ Nominated for University of the Year 2012 - Times Higher Education Awards

_ Student Experience Winner 2010 - Times Higher Education Award

_ Best new university in the North East - Guardian University Guide 2011

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS...The University of Sunderland and Sunderland College have worked successfully in partnership for many years to offer

Foundation Degree and Teaching programmes.

The programmes, all awarded by the University of Sunderland, are taught on Sunderland College campuses allowing you many benefits including:

_ Use of both the University of Sunderland and Sunderland College resources to assist with your studies

_ Study at your local Sunderland College campus

_ Graduation as a University of Sunderland student

_ Guaranteed progression onto the final year of an Honours Degree programme

_ Dedicated on-campus facilities and support for University of Sunderland students

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

CAREER ADVICEThe College’s Guidance Service offers access to informal, supportive

and timely information advice and guidance. Appointments can be made at any of the main College campuses. For specialist information

you can call our dedicated HE team on 0191 511 6000.

HOW TO APPLY:Once you have found the course for you, there are two ways in which you can apply depending on whether the course is full or part time.

PART TIMEIf you choose a part time course, please call 0191 511 6000 to request an application form, or you can make your application on the College website sunderlandcollege.ac.uk.

An application cannot be made through UCAS for part time courses.

FULL TIMEIf you decide to study full time you will need to submit your application via UCAS, ucas.ac.uk. Make sure you do this before the January deadline. You will need your institution name and code. Full details of these, along with individual course codes can be found on the College website.

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ROBBIE CLARKSON

FORMER STUDENT SET TO WORK WITH FUTURE SOCCER STARS

From the day I started, the staff at the college were incredibly

supportive and welcoming

S occer and statistics are the new focus for a former Sunderland College student who has landed

a job with Premier League Champions Manchester City. Robbie Clarkson, 26, has now started work as Manchester City’s lead performance analyst of the club’s Under 12 to Under 14 academy teams.

The role will see him scrutinise games and then feedback to the players on ways they can improve their performance. Robbie, who previously worked as a part-time lecturer at Sunderland College, says getting the job is a dream come true.

Robbie said: “I was over the moon when I got the call telling me I had got the job. To be working for such a huge football club is fantastic and I think I’m very fortunate. I’ve been involved in football all my life, firstly as a player at Middlesbrough and Sunderland AFC and then as a student at Sunderland College and then later on as a coach and lecturer.”

“I’ll be sad to leave the area. I’m originally from Redcar so turned up at the college in 2005 not knowing anyone and have since made some great friends.”

Robbie had previously been signed as a youth player to Sunderland AFC but went to Sunderland College to study for a Foundation Degree in Sports and Exercise Development when it looked like his professional football career wouldn’t work out. After completing the final part of his degree at Sunderland University he began coaching and training other footballers at Sunderland AFC alongside his role as a part-time lecturer with the college.

John Rushworth, Director and Head of Bede and Headways Sixth Forms, has known Robbie since he first started as a student at the college eight years ago.

John said: “This is fantastic news for Robbie, I’m really pleased for him. He worked incredibly hard during his time at Sunderland College and I’m confident he will be hugely successful in his new role. The youth teams that he will analyse at Manchester City will really benefit from his insight and personality.”

“Robbie’s story is a great example of what students from Sunderland College can go on to achieve. I firmly believe that when students come to us we provide them with all the support they need for them to be the best they can be.”

Robbie’s role will see him analyse the performances of the clubs under 12 and under 14 academy teams. The academy has developed a number of players in recent years including Daniel Sturridge, Micah Richards and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Modestly, Robbie attributes much of his success to the support he has received during his time at Sunderland College, particularly when studying at the College.

Robbie said: “Sunderland College has been great to me. From the day I started, the staff at the college were incredibly supportive and welcoming.”

“My course was excellent. It made learning an easy and straightforward process and it’s where I was first inspired to teach others.”

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All information correct at time of print - November 2014