University Study

Part-Time Courses

Creative Industries& New Media

Mike Walmsley Company DIrector, Send Media Ltd

HND Computing

The creative industries are at the heart of the UK economy and worth £71.4 billion per year. The sector plays a significant role in the future growth of the economy and accounts for 1.68 million jobs.

The IT sector is fast-paced, innovative and demands IT specialists with higher level skills. This UK workforce within this sector is predicted to grow from 1.2m to 1.6m by 2024.

Higher level skills and continued professional development are vital to ensure your employees keep pace with the changing skills and knowledge needed in the commercial world.

A qualified workforce will help you improve business performance and ensure your employees offer a professional, meaningful and competitive service.

University Study and Higher Apprenticeships

Our range of part-time higher education courses are designed with employers and employees in mind. Students develop a range of transferable skills

through projects, assignments and practical work. A Higher Apprenticeship is a work-based pathway which provides students with a higher level qualification up to level 5 and industry experience..

Our commitment to you

The College has been recognised as one of the top 20 vocational and technical higher education providers in England. We provide 1400 businesses with exceptional training from specialist tutors who bring a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. We offer a wide range of university level and professional courses that are delivered in our world-class facilities or in the work place. Our great results and student satisfaction makes us first choice for university level study in the borough.

Flexible delivery

All of the courses listed are part-time and are delivered either one day a week, 2 evenings a week or in the workplace.

Meeting your industry needs

profile“I am Company Director of Send Media Ltd. I have previously been offered opportunities with some of the biggest online leisure companies to establish my own leisure brand. My experience on the HND at the College was a good one. I learned a lot throughout the course, especially in software development.”

Qualification Title Level Duration Outcomes include:

HNC Fashion & Textiles 4 2 years HNC Fashion & Textiles. Units include:• Research & Design• Produce Creative & Innovative Variety of

Garments• Understand the Market Place and Trends• Computer Aided Design, Print and Drawing

HNC/HND Computing and Systems Development

4/5 2-3 years HNC Computing and Systems Development. Units include:• Computing Systems• Systems Analysis and Design• Multimedia and Web Design• Programming in Java• Data Analysis and Design• Web Applications Development• 3D Computer Modelling and Animation

Higher Apprenticeship IT, Software, Web & Telecomms

4 2 years • Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals

• HNC in Computing and Systems Development

Higher Apprenticeship Management 4 2 years • NVQ Diploma in Management (Level 4)• Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management (Level 4)

Higher Apprenticeship Management & Leadership

5 2 years • NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership(Level 5)

• Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management (Level 5)

CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership

5 1 year CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership. Units include:• Personal Development as a Manager

and Leader• Being a Leader• Managing Team and Individual Performance• Organisational Financial Management• Managing Recruitment, Selection and Induction

Creative Industries & New Media qualifications:

profileMadara Namike

Local aspiring fashion designer and retail worker, Madara Namike joined the College to pursue a career within the industry. After working in the retail sector for numerous years, she embarked on to a fashion programme to help her secure a graduate job within the creative industries.

Madara says, “I’ve always worked in retail but wanted to pursue a career within fashion for quite some time. I didn’t really believe returning to education was an option for me but after joining a short course at the College, my tutors encouraged me to apply for a place on the Higher Education programme. Since joining the College I’ve realised that it’s never too late to learn and would encourage others to do the same. I believe a Higher Education qualification will provide me with enhanced career prospects.”

To find out more about any of our courses, fees or delivery options contact our Business Services Team:

01942 761760

Contact businessservices@wigan-leigh.ac.uk