University Centre at Blackburn College Prospectus 2015

UNIVERSITY CENTREAT BLACKBURN COLLEGE

PROSPECTUS 2015/16

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01254 292929 | www.blackburn.ac.uk

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WelcomeStudying for a degree or Higher Education course is a big decision.

At University Centre at Blackburn College (UCBC) we know it’s not something you’ll enter

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into lightly. What we do at UCBC is unique.

As testament to our approach, 85% of our degree programmes are validated by Lancaster University who are in the top 10 in university league tables in the UK, 9 out of 10 of our graduates are in work or further study just six months after graduation** and one in five of our students has graduated with a First Class Honours degree for the last two years.

Study with us and you will benefit from your own dedicated Higher Education building, with its own Library, social spaces and Students’ Union. You’ll work in small class sizes and have more quality time with your tutor than you’ll get at many Universities.

Blackburn College is over 125 years old and has offered a substantial range of quality Higher Education courses for over 30 years.

We also believe in support. We’ll support you financially with our £1,000 Bonus for full-time eligible students, support you to achieve with the help of our well qualified academic staff and support you into employment with our focus on employability and work-based learning.

What better endorsement do you need?

Dr Janet ThompsonDean of Higher Education

Dr. Janet Thompson

Excellent Results

Financial Support

Working with Employers

Support

Career Help

Placements

Students as Scholars

Progression

Accounting & Finance

Business & Management

Care, Health & Counselling

Catering & Hospitality

Childcare, Young People & Disability

Computing

Construction

Creative Arts

Education, Coaching & Teaching

Engineering

Law & Criminology

Public Services

Social Science & Humanities

Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing

Professional Qualifications

University Partners

General Entry Requirements

Student Finance

Disability Support

Accommodation

Students’ Union

Around and About

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STUDENTS ACHIEVE A1 IN 51ST CLASS HONOURS DEGREE

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In addition, an extra 3% of students graduated in 2013 with an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) or higher.

On top of this, we’re celebrating 67% of students achieving a Commendation or Distinction at Foundation Degree level – again the higher levels of degree classification available at this level. We believe students achieve grades like this through the support we offer.

One in five studentsIn 2012 and 2013, one in five of our students graduated with a First Class Honours degree.

Our Results get better year on year

Partner to Lancaster University – ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK

85% of the courses we offer are validated by Lancaster University who are consistently highly placed in all major league tables. In addition to being ranked among the top 10 in the UK, Lancaster is also the leading university in the North West according to The Complete University Guide 2015. You can be sure that the degree you will graduate with will help you progress in work and life.

Celebrate your success!

Our Graduation Ceremony is the highlight of the University Centre’s year – a time when we celebrate all of these successes. You will generally graduate in Blackburn although certain courses graduate at the partner University or professional body – such as our University of Cumbria and CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) graduates.

*Source: The Times Higher Education International Table

Liam Eshghi -BA (Hons) Design (Illustration & Animation)

Liam secured a full-time Motion Graphics role at Workhouse Marketing where he undertook his work placement shortly before he finished his BA (Hons) Design (Illustration & Animation) degree. He proudly holds a First Class Honours degree.

“I am thrilled that I’ve been able to secure full-time employment at Workhouse Marketing. It was definitely the right thing studying at University Centre at Blackburn College. It’s great that I was offered the job even before I’d received my final grades. Workhouse chose to take me on based on their relations with my tutor and the work they’d already seen from me.”

Joanne Lewis -LLB (Hons) Law

Joanne gained a First Class Honours degree from University Centre at Blackburn College. She completed the accelerated route law degree whilst working at Blackburn-based legal practice, Roebucks Solicitors, and is now a fully-qualified solicitor after successfully completing a training contract with the firm.

“Blackburn was a great place to study. It was such a great environment to study in. The tutors were fantastic and always available – you could knock on the door and they would always make time for you. I had the option to go to other Universities, but I chose to stay at Blackburn College because it’s on my doorstep and the tutors really do have your best interests at heart.”


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Financial Support£1,000 Bonus for full-time eligible students.

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Full time undergraduates will receive an annual £1,000 cash bonus provided they meet initial and continuing eligibility requirements which can be found at www.blackburn.ac.uk/1000-bonus

Once your initial eligibility has been determined, you will be scheduled to receive the bursary in three instalments provided you meet continuing eligibility requirements. The payments will be subject to satisfactory attendance and satisfactory progress checked periodically during the year. Satisfactory attendance will be determined based on records of student attendance in class registers checked periodically. If, when checked, your attendance is below 90% of classes in the checking period you risk not receiving a payment.

Because of the initial and continuing eligibility criteria, you must not make any financial plans in which you assume you will receive this bursary until you actually receive a payment.

Help with all things Finance...

All course fees for 2015 entry are £7,500 a year for full-time undergraduate courses except the PGCE course which is £6,000 a year (amounts are subject to increases in line with inflation in following years). However, you need to remember you can get a:

Tuition Fee Loan - this will cover the cost of your fees. You do not have to pay anything upfront to join one of our courses

Maintenance Grant - this will give you a non-repayable grant for living costs and expenses while you study. This amount will depend on your household income

Maintenance Loan - this is to help with living costs and expenses while you study. This amount is repayable and will depend on your household income

£1,000 Bonus for full-time eligible students - for all students provided you meet initial and continuing eligibility requirements

For more information see page 94.

Sara-Louise Dobson -BA (Hons) History & Sociology

“I first met the Student Finance team before I started studying my BA (Hons) History & Sociology degree. I had slightly unusual circumstances and was unsure if I would get any funding before I started my course. The advisor put everything in place to ensure that I could not only start but also stay on the course and also meant that my main focus could be my studies and not financial worries.

The advisor gave me so much confidence - knowing everything was sorted was brilliant. I strongly believe that without their help I wouldn’t have been able to motivate myself to get everything in place. I’m thoroughly enjoying my studies – the lowest grade I’ve received so far has been a B+. I’m so grateful for their support.”

Natalie ShafiqFdA Criminology & Criminal Justice

“The Student Finance team helped me with everything. I tried to go it alone applying for Student Finance at first but when you ring the general Student Finance England helpline number you go through to a call centre whereas dealing with the Student Finance team at the University Centre you can talk face to face.

The team helped me access emergency loans as my money from Student Finance didn’t come through. They were good at handling my situation and were able to reassure me that everything would be ok. They were just really understanding and helpful.”


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Our work with over 4,000 employers will help you gain the knowledge and skills required to work in higher level positions.

Our courses will also help you to develop transferable skills; such as building confidence, giving presentations, public speaking and higher level English and Maths skills.

That’s why:

• Many courses feature additional accreditations

• Careers advice and planning is available before, during and even after your course.

We want to give you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for. We invite businesses and professional bodies to help us design our courses. Many are also professionally accredited – by organisations such as sector skills councils or professional bodies such as the Institute of Leadership and Chartered Management Institute.

Throughout your course you’ll be given great opportunities to gain work experience or volunteer. This could range from a placement in a company, to spending time working on a project for a company or even taking part in simulated exercises throughout your course.

Many of our students return to study degrees later in life due to a wish to change career or progress into jobs that require degrees. We are well set up to welcome applicants with non-standard entry criteria to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Working with over 4,000 employers...means our courses are designed with your career in mind.

Get an additional qualification!For an additional fee, many of our courses can also enable you to gain a Chartered Management Institute qualification at Level 5. This means that you will not only leave with the qualification you are studying but an additional one that is recognised by the largest association of managers worldwide.

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Peter McVeigh -BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

“I chose this course in Blackburn because of the size of classes and the fact it’s seminar-based rather than lecture-based. With smaller numbers, you can have more of an input and get that added extra help. And with the seminars, it means you can throw ideas around and develop them more rather than being talked at. It all relates to a job.

I was offered jobs with both Galliford Try and Turner and Townsend but chose to accept the position of Operations and Maintenance Coordinator at Galliford Try. I will be on-site, overseeing budgets, the work schedule and liaising with the design teams.”

Cathy Callus -BA (Hons) Education Studies

“I worked in export in the champagne industry for 20 years and then when I was taking some time out of work I was asked if I’d be interested in teaching English at my daughter’s school. It’s something I had never done before but not only did I enjoy it, I was actually quite good at it.

I came back home to England, enrolled at University Centre at Blackburn College and now I’m on track to becoming a fully qualified teacher. But I’ve fallen extremely lucky since Edisford Bridge Primary School are now funding me through my PGCE placement. It’s been a fast-track process, but hopefully by spring I should be a fully qualified primary school teacher.”


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Supporting you to achieveWe know that the level of support we provide is one of the key reasons why more and more people are choosing to come to University Centre at Blackburn College. Starting something new can be daunting. We understand your needs and know that it can help to have a structured system that provides much needed extra support.

Small Class SizesOur small class sizes mean we get to know all of our students individually and feel confident we can support you before, during and after your studies. Rather than being a face in a crowd in a large lecture theatre, you will typically work in classes of around 12 to 20 students. The tutor will know your name and the smaller class sizes are more similar to a work environment – you will find it easier to ask questions, debate ideas and fully understand your subject.

Dedicated Support TeamsWe have a range of specialist, dedicated support teams who will be on hand during your learning journey with us. These include support from our Disability Services team, Careers and Job Advice, Student Finance team, Well-being and Mental Health services and many more who will be on hand to help you should you need it. We also have a dedicated Chaplaincy Team for your religious well-being.

Personal TutorsHere at UCBC every student has a Personal Tutor to provide academic and pastoral support, including several scheduled one to one meetings, together with a programme of study skills to help make the transition through Higher Education a little easier.

Student Engagement TeamRight from the word go our Student Engagement Team will be on hand to support you with your academic studies. A large part of what the team does is provide guidance on writing essays or exam and revision techniques, or even getting to know how to write a bibliography or use a package such as Microsoft Powerpoint to the best of your ability. This is particularly useful if it has been a long time since you have written coursework or an essay or a long time since you have had to take an exam.

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Shanaz Sardar -FdA Early Childhood Studies

“Studying at UCBC is a rewarding, life-shaping experience, created by a friendly environment and a nice atmosphere. Being a single parent with 2 children and suffering with depression, it was not easy to achieve my goal without support. A warm welcome was always shown by the tutors helping in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. I received support from the Disability Services team at University Centre at Blackburn College and support from the Mental Health and Well-Being Advisor. They supported me throughout my hard times. Without their support I could not have achieved my goal. My two boys are proud of their Mum!”

Sophie Skellern -BA (Hons) Fine Art (Integrated Media)

“I was originally studying in Bournemouth but I realised that it just wasn’t for me so, on undertaking some research into Blackburn, I decided to give it a try. When I rang up and spoke to the tutor he was so friendly and inviting, I knew I had to transfer. Blackburn has been really rewarding and I definitely have no regrets. On transferring to Blackburn, I learnt that I was dyslexic. I have had tests done before but I didn’t really get anywhere with them, but the support I received from Blackburn really impacted upon my university experience.

The support I received really helped me and I can’t thank the College enough for that. Now I work for Blackburn with Darwen Council as part of the art service. It really is my perfect job.”


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Career helpWhether you’re looking for that first job, or are hoping for promotion or a career change, we can support you with the employability skills you need to be successful.

Volunteering- Give Something Back….Gain Much More!Volunteering is a perfect way to give something back to your community whilst gaining new skills to improve your career prospects. We offer a range of volunteering projects and work with partners at the Council for Volunteer Services to ensure that our volunteering opportunities are challenging and rewarding.

New 125 Entrepreneurs’ ClubOur 125 Entrepreneurs’ Club gives students the opportunity to meet other aspiring business leaders. At a series of enterprise events and seminars you’ll have the chance to ask industry leaders about their challenges and successes and get feedback on your own entrepreneurial ideas.

We can help you with the following:

Discovering what you want to doIt’s never too late to start thinking about options for your future. We provide support and guidance to help you explore your options for careers, courses and training.

Finding a jobWhere to look for work, student and graduate jobs, internships plus advice on getting experience, working in different locations, sectors and work environments.

Job Applications and InterviewsWe can help you with CVs, cover letters, application forms and personal statements for jobs and further study. Plus interview, assessment centre and psychometric test preparation, including practice interviews.

Our friendly Careers Team work with both students and the public, helping individuals to improve their long-term employability by providing them with the skills and knowledge to make well-informed choices about their careers and to sell themselves in today’s competitive job market.

For more information:01254 292929 | [email protected]

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Cara Williams -FdA Disability Studies (Inclusive Practice)

“I attended an Open Evening at UCBC and immediately knew this is where I wanted to study. In comparison to other institutions, it has modern facilities, extremely friendly staff and students and the academic results speak for themselves.

I am now in my first year and am loving it. I have a student placement within a primary school with children who have additional needs. My foundation degree increases my employability as it allows me to gain hands on experience whilst gaining a qualification. I intend to progress onto the BA Top-Up and then progress onto a teacher training course.”

Paul Whittam -FdA Criminology & Criminal Justice

“I studied at Blackburn College doing Public Services before moving to study in the University Centre. I’ve been volunteering at Blackburn YouthZone for 3 months when they started to ask me to cover extra shifts and apply for just the sorts of jobs I’d wanted to do, and already had some experience of, from my volunteering.

I cannot praise the staff at University Centre at Blackburn College enough – I’ve really enjoyed my degree, it’s been absolutely fantastic but very challenging too. My tutor couldn’t have been more helpful – she’s always been there to offer support and in most cases I haven’t even had to ask for help before support has been offered. It’s been top notch.”


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Placements & Work Based Learning

University Centre at Blackburn College will make sure that through your studies your employability skills are developed.Having the right employability skills, and the evidence to back these up, can be a huge advantage. In addition to the programme you study on we will also have a number of published events with employers, entrepreneurs and business agencies all aimed at giving you additional opportunities to link to industry.

When you study at University Centre at Blackburn College you’ll more than likely take at least one module in Work Based Learning as an integral part of your course. All Foundation Degrees have this module and, in other courses, you’ll find elements of Work Based Learning throughout your studies too – but not necessarily a dedicated module.

The skills that you’ll learn through Work Based Learning will not only give you real experience but also some of the skills that employers look for when recruiting new members of staff or recent graduates. The more you can get out of your Work Based Learning modules, the better the chances of landing your dream job upon graduation.

Work PlacementsIf you are on a programme such as a foundation degree that has a placement or Work Based Learning built in then you will be encouraged and supported to access a work placement opportunity.

Please note, if you are on a programme that does not have a dedicated Work Based Learning module, there is still support available to help you find a placement or volunteering opportunity. We encourage all students to take advantage of this.

A work placement is normally a compulsory requirement whilst studying for a Foundation Degree. When you complete a work placement you’ll need to be able to show that the tasks you’re working on are relevant to your degree.

Want a flying start?01254 292375 to speak to a placement advisor between 9am - 5pm.

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SimulationIn some cases it might not be possible or appropriate for you to practice at the level required in the particular profession you’re studying – take for example the students studying on our Law or Applied Psychology degrees. In these cases we may simulate a work environment to give you all the skills you need to complete your course. In the case of Law, this could be through computer programmes where evidence is submitted to you by experts at different times and you have to apply the Law to the cases in hand. Or it may be that through live-briefs we can simulate a real-life working environment – this is often the case on some of our Art & Design courses.

FlexibiltySometimes the area that you might want to work in could be so specific you arrange for your own Work Based Learning opportunity and then we assess the material you’ve learnt. This can be a great opportunity to specialise in an area that you really want to work in. Before now we have had a student travel to the Philippines to specialise in underwater photography as part of his foundation degree in Photographic Media. So long as you discuss the area you wish to specialise in with us and can prove it’s relevant to your course and the area you want to work in, you can often gain valuable experience and tailor your Work Based Learning module to your needs.

Lauren Dwyer -BA (Hons) Contemporary Fashion

Lauren Dwyer, an aspiring fashion designer from Accrington, is a step closer to her dream job after landing a ’part’ on a top TV show. She will spend her summer break gaining valuable experience, working alongside industry professionals in the costume department of hit ITV soap Emmerdale.

“I can’t wait to get started on my work experience. It’s such a fantastic opportunity and one I’ve been working on getting for almost a year. Everything I’ve designed throughout my course has been themed around some aspect of the entertainment industry. I’d love to work in television when I finish the last year of the course. University Centre at Blackburn College is a great place to study, the tutors are very supportive and are giving me a good grounding for my dream career.”


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Students as scholarsWith our academic teams and expert support staff, the University Centre creates a stimulating and inspiring environment in which to carry out your studies.

Throughout the course of your studies a range of thought-provoking activities take place that will take you out of the classroom, ensure you engage with active research and impress graduate recruiters.

Our students have travelled all over the world for research and have been involved in high profile schemes close to home – engaging in research conferences or showcasing their own research to prospective employers.

As an example, graduating students from the BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Counselling & Health) programme showed their original research to 100 guests, including representatives from more than 25 local organisations. The students exhibited their work in poster form, covering topics including the best way to get a full nights’ sleep when you have a newborn baby, the links between Islamic dress and self-esteem and parental perceptions of foster children.

Art & Design students showcase their work at our Annual End of Year Art & Design Show.

This, the highlight of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Science’s year, is the perfect opportunity to mingle with prospective employers who visit the annual exhibition to scout for graduate talent.

Our courses are designed to prepare you for postgraduate study and we will encourage you to learn and achieve more. Our students progress to a range of institutions to conduct Masters degrees, further research or teacher training. The institutions that students have progressed on to have recently included: London School of Economics, University College London, Lancaster University, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Manchester, Edge Hill University.

Want us to encourage you to go further?Book an advice and guidance appointment with The Hub.

01254 292929 | [email protected]

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Wasim Feroze -BA (Hons) History & Politics

“After College, I went to the University of Manchester but I didn’t enjoy it. I left there and I went to work at the Vue cinema part-time but I had already decided I wanted to pursue an academic career. I looked at UCBC because the degrees are validated by Lancaster University.

I loved the degree. At Blackburn, the small class sizes meant there was more of a personal element and that was a big selling point for me. It was a challenging course but the lecturers were superb and really helpful. I also got the chance to travel around the world and I went to Cape Town and Marrakech. I am now completing my Masters Degree at the University of York as I want to work in an international non-governmental organisation.”

Audrey Spencer -BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Counselling & Health)

“I have always been interested in health and eating habits and I decided to pursue my passion. The title of my dissertation was ‘Food Labelling – are the Government targeting the right groups?’ The answer was a resounding ‘no’. I have since been selected to present my research at the British Psychological Society Conference in Birmingham. It will be full of paid researchers for big companies or people studying for PhDs so it’s a huge achievement for me to be alongside them. I will have the chance to talk to like-minded people about my work who may want to use parts of it for their studies or even ask me to extend my research.”


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Level 3 Progression OpportunitiesMany of our students are so pleased with their A Levels or Level 3 course at Blackburn College that they choose to move straight on to study in our University Centre.

Lots of our Level 3 (A Levels, Vocational Courses, Access) courses fit well with courses that are taught at the University Centre at Blackburn College so you’ll find there’s a smooth transition between your studies.

You might find that some of the same staff teach you but you’ll have your own dedicated facilities such as a state of the art laboratories, Library and Students’ Union so even if you’re not leaving Blackburn it will still feel like you’re going to University.

Every year students come back to Blackburn too. In many cases they’ve discovered that the course they applied for elsewhere wasn’t as good as they thought.

Over the course of your time at College you’ll get the opportunity to meet people from the University Centre and find out about all the different opportunities that are on offer. Before you look around too much, make sure you think about the local option too. You could find staying local is both a financially rewarding and career enhancing option.

Guaranteed Offer

If you study at Blackburn College you are GUARANTEED* an offer of a place at University Centre at Blackburn College!

If you currently study at Blackburn College we guarantee you a place on a HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or Honours Degree course at University Centre at Blackburn College.*

All you have to do is apply for your University course in the normal way and we’ll write back to confirm your offer from us. For full-time applications you need to apply via UCAS (www.ucas.com) and for part-time courses you need to apply directly with our online application form available on our website www.blackburn.ac.uk/apply. The Hub (01254 29 29 29) are able to help with your application.

*Your guaranteed place will subject to you meeting the entry criteria for the individual course.

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Safina Sajid -BA (Hons) Fine Art (Integrated Media)

Safina loved studying at Blackburn College so much she decided to complete her degree at the University Centre encouraged by her tutors.

“From my first step into Blackburn College I was welcomed in and have never looked back. It was the best thing I ever did and every week I waited with anticipation for my class. The art teacher told us about the BA (Hons) Fine Art (Integrated Media) degree at University Centre at Blackburn College. I stand proudly today with a First Class Honours degree. I’ve had so many amazing opportunities through Blackburn College. If I can do it I’m sure lots of people can improve and change their lives.”

Simon Johnson -BA (Hons) Design (Graphic Communication)

Simon decided to stay in Blackburn to study his degree as he thought it was the best way to kick start his creative career. Now, thanks to his BA (Hons) Design (Graphic Communication) degree, he has been able to secure his dream job. He is now working as a full-time Junior Designer at Workhouse Marketing in Ribchester.

“My experience at Blackburn has been essential to my current position,“ said Simon. “I went to Blackburn College from school and enjoyed it so much I continued onto the University Centre in Blackburn. I gained an Upper Second Class BA (Hons) degree and learnt a wide range of skills. The support I have had from Blackburn College has given me the confidence to land my first real job.”


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Why study Accounting & Finance at UCBC

• You will work in small class sizes – enabling a much greater understanding of complex topics

• Various course options are available – from foundation degrees to Honours degrees. There are also different delivery options including part-time study

• The teaching team are a mix of industry professionals, CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualified accountants and full-time experienced teachers

• A range of industry leading visiting lecturers often contribute to the programme

• Our Finance qualifications are set to be revised for 2015 entry, please see our website for details

• All courses in this section are validated by Lancaster University.

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Sheila KennedyBA (Hons) Financial Services

Sheila decided to return to education after being made redundant from her job in financial services three years ago.

“I was made redundant suddenly and when I started applying for other jobs they all required a degree - the world has changed a lot since I started working.

I really enjoyed my time at UCBC, the tutors are really supportive and approachable and the structure of the course was perfect for someone like me, who wanted to work part-time. I also loved studying with all different generations, it was great see us all progress and succeed.

Since starting my degree I’ve been given fixed term positions and was then given a promotion by one of the employers. I’m now taking my professional qualification exams so that I can work as a fully independent financial adviser.”


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The Foundation Degree in Accounting is aimed at individuals who wish to develop the skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding of accounting and accounting related issues to enhance their employment. You will study subjects such as: Costing and Budgeting, Taxation, Business Law and many more. The programme is suitable for those who are currently in employment in an accounting environment or an accounting-related position, or who are seeking employment in these fields. This course should appeal to you if you have just left school or college, need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/N401

Accounting BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those students who have successfully completed the FdA Accounting course at University Centre at Blackburn College and wish to leave with a BA (Hons) qualification. You will study five main modules in order to complete this top-up qualification. These include: Corporate Finance and Related Ethical Issues, Advanced Taxation, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Financial Reporting and Statistics. All modules build on the skills that you have already acquired as part of the foundation degree.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/L400

Business Accounting BA (Hons)

This is the more traditional accounting qualification that we offer. It will enable you to form a deeper understanding of accounting and its environment through the study of subjects such as Management Accounts, Quantitative Techniques, Statistics and Financial Accounts and Reporting amongst others. It will help you to develop powers of analysis, problem solving skills, research skills, critical thinking, team work and interpersonal skills.


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• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: N401• Validated by: Lancaster

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• See website for entry requirements

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Validated by: Lancaster

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• Finance Officer• Accounts Clerk• Purchasing Manager

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• Trainee Management Accountant

• Trainee Finance Accountant

• Graduate Management Schemes

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This course is for when you have successfully completed your foundation degree in Financial Services. The course builds on your background of financial services, exploring the issues of delivering financial services in the current environment, exploring real-world, regulatory and ethical issues and investigating the theory and practice of the financial services sector and marketing approaches. All modules build on the skills that you have already acquired as part of the foundation degree.


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Ikram Ul-haq -BA (Hons) Business Accounting

“I can’t thank University Centre at Blackburn College enough for helping me settle in here.

Not only did they provide me with all the support I needed whilst studying my degree but even helped me register with the doctor and open a bank account. The University Centre at Blackburn College seemed an obvious choice for me as a member of my family had studied here and said the staff and facilities were fantastic.

The class sizes were small and the tutors were all friendly. They pushed everyone to achieve the best grades they could. I achieved a First Class Honours degree and I am now looking to start my professional qualifications in order to progress to being a certified or chartered accountant.”

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Business & ManagementWhy study Business & Management at UCBC?

• You will work in small class sizes – this makes ‘difficult’ subjects like ‘statistics’ or ‘quantitative techniques’ much more manageable

• Various course options are available – from foundation degrees to Honours degrees. There are also different delivery options. You can study some courses full-time in the evening only

• Many courses are ‘mapped across’ to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications – meaning you can get an additional qualification without doing extra work. Additional charge applies.

• A range of visiting lecturers contribute to the programmes – these have included UK Snooker Champion Peter Ebdon and high profile business speakers

• We have extremely experienced staff – we have delivered Higher Education Business qualifications for over 30 years


Iain LakelandBA (Hons) Business Studies

Iain, now 27, was working in insurance and wasn’t quite sure where his future lay. He decided on a Business Studies degree course at University Centre at Blackburn College, while still working, and collected a First Class Honours degree. Since then he hasn’t looked back. The Chorley-born graduate is now a National Account Manager with Danone Waters, the company which owns Evian and Volvic, and is shortly moving to London.

“The degree has given me the chance to work in a variety of cities in the UK and we have bases in 141 different countries so there are options to go abroad as well which I love”.

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Business FdA In this course you will study all of the major elements of a traditional business degree, such as Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Business Law and IT. You will study over a two year period if you study the course full time. This course should appeal to you if you have just left school or college, need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study. You will have the opportunity to ‘top up’ your foundation degree to honours level once you have successfully completed this course. This popular course has various timetable options available including the option to study full-time, two evenings a week.


Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Evening-Only Study • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: N102• Validated by: Lancaster

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Career Path:

• Marketing Assistant• HR Officer• Account Manager• Data Analyst

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• Careers including Marketing, Finance or Projects

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• Careers including Marketing, Finance or Projects

Business BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those who have studied FdA Business at University Centre at Blackburn College. It enables you to turn your foundation degree into a full BA (Hons) qualification. During the course you will study five main modules focusing on higher level business skills such as Strategic Management and Leadership, Operations and Change Management and Business Strategy amongst others. All modules build on the skills that you have already acquired as part of the foundation degree. You will complete a research project as part of the course which will enable you to research an area that interests you.


Business Studies BA (Hons)

This is the traditional business qualification that we offer. You study the programme in modules across a wide range of business related topics such as Enterprise and Planning, Management and Leadership, Business Strategy and Global Environment of Business. You will develop the knowledge required by managers in all types of organisations (private, public, voluntary sector) in the 21st century and it will enable you to form a deeper understanding of business. You will develop powers of analysis, problem solving skills, research skills, critical thinking, team work and interpersonal skills.


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• 200 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: NN16• Validated by: Lancaster

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Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Evening-only study option• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: N240• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• HR Officer• Training Officer• Payroll Officer• Professional Exams• Recruitment Advisor

Career Path:

• Graduate Retail Manager• Trainee Store

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Business with Human Resource Management BA (Hons)

This qualification lets you study Business but specialise in the area of Human Resource Management. In the earlier stages you will study a wide range of business related topics such as Economics, Law and Statistics with other pathways. Later in the course you will study modules in Leadership, Employee Relations and International Perspectives of Human Resource Management amongst others. You will develop the knowledge required by HR managers in the 21st century and it will enable you to form a deeper understanding of business and its environment.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/NN16

Retail Management FdA

Our Foundation Degree in Retail Management has been designed to provide a specialist education for a profession in Retail Management and will open doors to an interesting and varied career. The degree is designed to give you the knowledge and skills required to enter the Retail Management profession by studying subjects such as Consumer Behaviour, Retail Marketing, Customer Service and Retail Law amongst others. This course should appeal to you if you have just left school or college, need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study and wish to move into Retail Management.


Retail Management BA (Hons) Top Up

Our BA (Hons) Retail Management (Top Up) degree has been designed for students who have received a merit in FdA Retail Management studied at University Centre at Blackburn College. Our course will let you continue with your specialism of Retail Management at Honours level. It has been designed to allow progression onto Graduate Management Schemes. This is a popular career path for Retail Management graduates and will allow you to develop careers in varied areas including Fashion, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), groceries and other retail careers.

For more information visit

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Key information:


• Full-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Validated by: Lancaster

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• Trainee Store Managers• Deputy store Managers• Store supervisor

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Why study Care, Health & Counselling at UCBC

• We have a long history of offering courses in Care & Health based professions

• Experienced Care & Health practitioners form part of the teaching team

• A range of work-based learning opportunities exist across the programmes including volunteering, placements and simulated exercises

• BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology (Counselling & Health) enjoy a range of activities including an annual student conference to showcase their research to local and national employers

Our Higher National Diploma in Health allows progression on to Nursing degree programmes

Our Foundation Degree in Counselling (Brief Interventions) leads to the opportunity to become a fully qualified practicing counsellor

Courses in this section are validated by Edexcel and Lancaster University.

Care, Health &Counselling

Sheena CunninghamBA (Hons) Social Care

Sheena has three sons who at the time she graduated were 12 weeks, 14 months and 5 years old. She decided to return to education to help cement her working knowledge of the care home industry.

“It has been a very hectic and chaotic three-years but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. From the very first lesson I made a conscious decision to dedicate myself to the degree and, as a result, I have been rewarded. I found out I was pregnant in my second year and then again in my third year and it was sometimes difficult juggling my family, being pregnant and working, but I’ve made it through. Having the degree has meant I’ve been able to progress up the ladder and become a Care Co-ordinator at a residential care home and that’s all thanks to University Centre at Blackburn College.”

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Health HND

Our HND Health is preparation for students seeking administrative or managerial type roles within health and social care. Upon completion of the programme you may also wish to move on to a career in Nursing via a programme of study that accepts entry from HND Health graduates. Some Universities will let you join the second year of study, others you will start at the first year of study. You may be able to progress on to courses including: Occupational Therapy, Paramedic, Speech and Language Therapy, Chiropody/Podiatry, Orthoptist courses – these may be eligible for financial help from the NHS.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/8L50

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 8L50• Validated by: Edexcel

Career Path:

• Progression onto a range of Healthcare roles following an additional period of study

Counselling (Brief Interventions)FdA

This Foundation Degree provides an in-depth understanding of counselling theory and helps you build all the skills required for professional practice. In this course you will specialise in Brief Interventions. Brief Interventions are short, one to one counselling sessions that are aimed at counselling a client through a very specific problem – such as alcoholism or bereavement. These short Brief Interventions help bring about specific behaviour change in a patient. You will need a Level 3 Counselling qualification to join this programme. Please see the website for more information.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/B990

Counselling (Brief Interventions) BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those students who have studied FdA Counselling (Brief Interventions) at University Centre at Blackburn College and now wish to top up their degree to Honours level. You will study five modules including a Dissertation in which you will be able to specialise in a particular area, under the guidance of your dissertation supervisor. This course will enable you to move on to postgraduate study or get a career in various counselling disciplines.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/CBI

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code:B990• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Qualified CounsellorCareers in:• Criminal Justice• Probation Service• Healthcare

Key information:


• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply direct• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Qualified CounsellorCareers in:• Criminal Justice• Probation Service• Healthcare

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Applied Psychology(Counselling & Health) BSc (Hons)

This is a traditional Honours degree in which you will study all the major aspects of Psychology but will focus in particular on the areas of Counselling & Health. You will study the application of psychological theory to the practice of psychotherapy. It won’t train you in any one discipline of psychotherapy – instead you’ll cover a variety of subjects which will encourage critical thinking and overall understanding. You will study modules such as: Brain and Behaviour, Language, Individual Differences, Counselling and Clinical Psychology & Psychopharmacology amongst others.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/C810

Social Care FdA

This course is for those working in Social Care settings seeking promotion or those wishing to enter Social Care professions. Caring for others is an important and challenging vocation but one which provides increasing opportunities for employment and career progression. You will be guided by our experienced tutors and will study modules which include: Psychological Principles, Working in Partnership, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Supporting Families and Mental Health. Please note this course does not enable you to become a qualified Social Worker without an additional period of study.


Social Care BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for when you have successfully completed your foundation degree in Social Care and wish to leave University Centre at Blackburn College with an Honours degree. You will study modules such as Managing Social Care, Principles of Contemporary Communication as well as a range of optional modules that will allow you to specialise in a particular area of interest. You will also complete a Dissertation. All modules build on the skills that you have already acquired as part of the foundation degree.


Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: C810• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Criminal Justice• Youth Offending• Substance Abuse• Teaching via PGCE

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code:L510• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Specialist Carer• Care Coordinator• Youth Worker

Key information:



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Career Path:

• Health & Social Care Manager

• Nursing Home Manager• Care Team Leader

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Why study Catering & Hospitality at UCBC

• Our FdA Hospitality Management and FdA Hospitality Management (Events Management) are extremely practical foundation degrees – students take part in a range of events that they organise, manage, cater for and market

• These foundation degrees are ideal for those already in work, seeking promotion

• An ‘Events’ pathway is available for students who wish to specialise in Events Management or get into careers such as Conference Management

• Our students raise a large amount of money for charity – last year it was £2,000+ for organisations such as the East Lancashire Hospice and Help for Heroes

• These courses have been designed to enable Level 3 students on Catering and Hospitality courses to ‘seamlessly’ enter the programme

• Courses in this section are validated by Lancaster University.

Catering &Hospitality

Hollywood EventSamantha Norse, Jack Murray & Emma Heeks

Hollywood glamour came to Blackburn College as students raised money for the East Lancashire Hospice. A themed night was held at Scholars Restaurant, with the event hosted, managed, catered and created by Year 1 Foundation Degree Hospitality Management (Events Management) students.

Stephanie Haworth, Course Leader, said: “This type of event enables our students to learn hands-on practical skills and, if we’re able to benefit a worthy charity along the way, then it’s even better for both the students and the community. The students were all involved. They worked very hard to create a delicious meal and ensure everyone had a great time.”


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Key information:


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Career Path:

• Event Co-ordinator• Conference Organiser• Conference Manager• Event Manager

Key information:



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Career Path:

• Graduate Trainee Schemes

• Food and Beverages Manager

• General Manager

Hospitality Management FdA

This foundation degree has a broad syllabus encompassing modules such as the Contemporary Hospitality Industry, Gastronomy and World Cuisine and Finance for the Service Sector. It is a practical programme in which you will learn all aspects of Hospitality Management through taught sessions as well as by putting on your own events. The course is ideal if you are already working in the hospitality industry and wish to move to more senior positions or seek promotion. If you wish to work in the sector you will find this course will enable you to fit studying around other commitments. You will learn practical skills alongside the theory.


Hospitality Management (Events Management) FdA

Like FdA Hospitality Management, this foundation degree has a broad syllabus including modules such as the Contemporary Events Industry, Project Management and Event Resource Management. It allows you to specialise in Event Management through module choice. You will be involved in creative Event Management modules in order to develop skills in a rapidly growing part of the industry. You may take part in events across the Borough in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and private sector enterprises.

For more information visitwww.blackburn.ac.uk/N820

Hospitality Management BA (Hons) (Top Up)

This course is for those students who have successfully completed the Foundation Degrees in either Hospitality Management or Hospitality Management (Events Management) at University Centre at Blackburn College. You will study subjects such as: Hospitality Human Resource Management and The Service Encounter as well as completing a Dissertation. Progressing Events Management students will be able to specialise in Events Management within the Dissertation module.


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Why study Childcare, Young People & Disability at UCBC

• A range of exciting modules exist throughout all programmes – including an extremely popular ‘Creativity’ module as part of the Early Childhood Studies programme

• The teaching team consists of a range of tutors from backgrounds in Nursery Management, Teaching Assistants, foster carers and staff members with ‘additional needs’ specialisms

• These courses have been designed to enable Level 3 students of Childcare at Blackburn College to ‘seamlessly’ enter the programme

A strong record in securing work placements for students

A range of delivery options are available including a Saturday only session for FdA Early Childhood Studies


Childcare, Young People & Disability

Rachel KeyBA (Hons) Disability Studies (Inclusive Practice)

“After completing my degree I’ve now been offered a full-time job as a Support Assistant at a school in Halifax, supporting a student with additional needs. The degree has really helped me get the job I want to do. The other candidates didn’t have as much experience and none of them knew the background to the subject, or up to date legislation.

Having the degree has really meant I was able to get the job I’ve wanted. This is an industry that people go into without specialist knowledge even though there’s a real need for it. In time I am hoping I might go on to do my PGCE but at the moment I’m getting my first taste of a job I want to do in a primary school which was my goal.”

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Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Saturday-only study

option• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: LX53• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• EYTS• Early Years Supervisor• Playworker

Key information:



University

Career Path:

• Outreach Support Worker

• After-School Coordinator

• Early Years Manager

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: L520• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Youth Worker• Support Worker• Outreach Support• Activity Coordinator

Early Childhood Studies FdA

This course is for those students working in childcare settings who seek promotion to management positions or for those seeking employment in this rewarding area. It has been designed in response to major changes in the government’s policies. You will study modules such as: Foundations of Healthy Development, Childhood, Culture and Society and Building Positive Relationships amongst others. If you already work in the sector you will find this course will enable you to fit studying around other commitments. Subject to student demand, we can run this course on a Saturday to enable you to work in the industry during the week and study at the weekend.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/LX53

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for students who have completed FdA Early Childhood Studies at University Centre at Blackburn College who wish to continue their studies at higher level and leave with a BA (Hons) qualification. You will study five modules in order to complete your course. You’ll be required to complete four compulsory modules and will be able to choose the additional fifth module from a choice of three. As well as a dissertation, modules available include: Effective Pedagogy, Developing Professionalism, Advanced Communication Skills and Effective Relationships amongst others.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/LX5H

Positive Practice with Children & Young People FdA

This course is for those who wish to work, or wish to work in a higher paid position, in youth work settings or childcare settings. You will study modules such as: Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities, Interpersonal & Counselling Skills, Child and Adolescent Development as well as being able to choose from a range of optional modules. This course should appeal to you if you have just left school or college, need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study.


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• Youth Centre Manager• Activity Leader• Teacher Training via

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Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: L591• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Support Worker• Teaching Assistant• Mental Health Worker• Family Support

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University

Career Path:

• Disability Coordinator• Support Manager• Policy Adviser• Equalities Officer• Teaching via PGCE

Positive Practice with Children & Young People BA (Hons) Top Up

This programme is for students from UCBC who have successfully completed the FdA in Positive Practice with Children & Young People who now wish to specialise at a higher level studying for a BA (Hons) qualification. You will undertake five modules including a dissertation and will be able to specialise in a particular area through option modules. The focus of the course is on recruiting more people to the children’s workforce, developing skills for partnership working and developing and enhancing leadership, management and supervision skills within the children and young person’s workforce.


Disability Studies(Inclusive Practice) FdA

In all sectors of work, you will come into contact with people who are disabled. Whether you’re a support assistant within a school, care assistant within a workplace, a parent with a child or family member with an additional need; our course will help you understand disability issues and the context in which different professionals work with people who are disabled. Our teaching team will challenge your perception of what you believe it means to be disabled, engage you in debates surrounding inclusivity, equality and diversity and broaden your knowledge of this growing subject area.


Disability Studies(Inclusive Practice) BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those students who have successfully completed the FdA Disability Studies (Inclusive Practice) from University Centre at Blackburn College and who now wish to study at honours level. You will study modules including: Disability Identity, Historical and International Perspectives of Disability and Inclusive Practice and will also complete a dissertation on an area of specialism of your course (in consultation with your dissertation supervisor).



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Why study Computing at UCBC

• Our computing courses are designed to give you the high level skills to compete across a wide range technological industries including software development, networking & web design

• Various course options are available – you can choose to specialise in Software Development, Networking & Forensics and Business Information Systems

• These courses have been designed to enable Level 3 students from computing backgrounds at Blackburn College to ‘seamlessly’ enter the programmes

• The teaching team on the computing programmes are highly qualified and bring a mix of academic and real-world experience to their courses

• All foundation degrees include Work Based Learning to give all students a practical grounding in the subject and enable all students to acquire work experience


Computing

Yasmeen IlyasFdSc Computing

After applying to different universities and being accepted it was time to choose one. I came to the Open Evening at UCBC and fell in love with the atmosphere here. Having been to many open events before there was no place friendlier or more welcoming than the University Centre.

The facilities were better than some places I had visited. There were fewer students which gives a better advantage to the students as this meant more one and one support, this is something which really captured me.

Life at University Centre at Blackburn College has given me the opportunities to be someone. Coming to Blackburn to further my education is the best decision I have made.”


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• 160 UCAS Points required• Full-time Study• UCAS Code: GG46• Validated by: Lancaster

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Career Path:

• Software Design• Web Development• App Development• Games Designer

Key information:



University

Career Path:

• Software Design• Games Industry Roles• Web Development• Intelligent System

Development• App Development

Key information:

• 160 UCAS Points required• Full-time Study• UCAS Code: GG4M• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Network Administrator• Network

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Computing(Software Development) FdSc

Our FdSc in Computing (Software Development) allows computing students to become specialised in the development of interactive digital content, taking advantage of the latest technologies in pursuit of the new career opportunities being presented in this rapidly growing industry. You will specialise in software development in the later stages of the course taking modules in: G.U.I. Design and Development, Internet Programming and Games & Media Development. This course has been specifically designed to appeal to Level 3 students at Blackburn College studying Interactive Media & Software Development.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/GG46

Computing (Software Development) BSc (Hons) Top Up

Once you have successfully completed FdSc Computing (Software Development) you can continue your studies at Honours level with this course. The course will enhance your existing knowledge of the areas of industry which focus on web development, application and intelligent systems and algorithmic approaches to programming. This course will also enhance your readiness for the challenges and developments in the software industry. You will be able to choose some option modules should you wish to specialise in a particular area.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/G610

Computing (Networking & Forensics) FdSc

This course is designed for students wishing to enter ICT networking employment. You will study the local and national shortage in network administration and network security and will focus on the planning, installation, configuration and management of modern computer networks. Later in the course you’ll then extend this knowledge to cover common forensic analysis techniques used within the network security sector to protect company data and systems.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/GG4M

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• Network Designer• Network Development• Security Analysis• Teaching via PGCE

Key information:

• 160 UCAS Points required• Full-time Study• UCAS Code: G500• Validated by: Lancaster

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Career Path:

• Junior IT Management• Technical Support• Business Solutions

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• IT Management• Technical Support• Business Solutions• Research• Teaching via PGCE

Computing(Networking & Forensics) BSc (Hons) Top Up

Once you have successfully completed the FdSc Computing (Networking & Forensics) you can continue your studies at Honours level with this course. The course enhances existing knowledge of the areas of industry which focus on the planning, installation, configuration and management of modern computer network operating systems. This course will also enhance your readiness for the challenges and developments in the networking industry with a focus on security issues that arise. You will be able to choose some option modules should you wish to specialise in a particular area.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/I230

Computing (Business Information Systems) FdSc

Our Foundation Degree in Computing (Business Information Systems) covers a range of computing topics but focuses on the role of computing in developing intelligent business application or information systems to aid management decisions. You will learn about current trends in the information systems sector and key skills of using state of the art information and communication technologies. This course will also prepare you for work in technical support roles covering hardware and software installation, management and business planning.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/G500

Computing (Business Information Systems) BSc (Hons) Top Up

By studying this course you will enhance existing knowledge of the areas of industry which develop business support systems and infrastructures by modifying and combining standard packages to produce bespoke applications as dictated by requirements of different businesses. This course will also enhance your readiness for work in technical support management roles covering hardware and software installation, business management, business planning and eCommerce.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/I200

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Why study Construction at UCBC

• A range of construction courses are available – from Higher National Certificates to Honours degrees

• Sustainability is a key theme that runs through all programmes

• You will study in the brand new, £7million Sir Bill Taylor Futures Centre – a specific Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths development

• Courses are being developed to meet the demands of an ever-changing industry in line with future employment opportunities

• All Honours degrees in this section fulfil the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) requirements for you to become Incorporated Members, upon successful completion of the course

Courses in this section are validated by Edexcel and Lancaster University.

Construction

Competition Success!Gareth Thornton (captain), Craig Bennett, Daniel Sutcliffe & Anthony Van Eijsden

Construction students from University Centre at Blackburn College won a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) North West Student Challenge. Their task was to design a cost-effective solution for the infrastructure to a new development of six blocks of flats.

The UCBC team members then came second in the other challenge which was a feasibility study to advise a client for their options to develop a grade-listed building. UCBC came up against teams from UCLan, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Salford and University of Bolton. “I am proud to say that the team did so with the utmost professionalism and enthusiasm,” said Course Leader James Summerfield. “They deserve congratulations for a strong effort.”

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Career Path:

• Site Supervisor• Junior Facilities

Manager• Draughtsman

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 002K• Validated by: Edexcel

Career Path:

• Site Manager• Facilities Manager• Trainee Quantity

Surveyor• Environmental Officer

Key information:

• 240 UCAS Points required• Full-time Study• UCAS Code: K340• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Site Manager• Trainee Quantity

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Construction & the Built Environment HNC

The HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Construction is an introductory higher education qualification and offers a broad base of traditional construction subjects with specialist options allowing you to adapt the course to your particular career ambitions. You will study 8 modules in total in order to successfully complete the HNC award. Five of the modules you will study are core modules. Modules include Science & Materials, Construction Management and Analytical Methods amongst others. This qualification is ideal if you are returning to study or do not have the required number of UCAS points to join our BSc (Hons) programmes.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/HNCC

Construction & the Built Environment HND

The HND (Higher National Diploma) in Construction is an intermediate higher education qualification. You will study a mixture of Construction Technology, Design and Surveying giving a broad learning base combined with specialised units necessary for a career and subsequent progression in the construction industry. You can progress to honours level upon completion of this course. This course is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, however, you are likely to have been working in the construction industry.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/002K

ConstructionBuilding Surveying BSc (Hons)*

This traditional Honours degree is for students who wish to study construction but with the emphasis on Building Surveying. You will study a core set of construction modules alongside specialist building surveying modules including: Site Surveying, Law and Contract, Building Pathology, Building Control and Inspection as well as conducting a research dissertation in an area of your choice during your final year. This was a new course for September 2014 - and one that we expect to be extremely popular.

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ConstructionProject Management BSc (Hons)*

This traditional 3 year, full-time, Honours degree is for students who wish to study construction but with the emphasis on Construction Project Management. As part of the course you will study specialist Construction Project Management modules including: Project Simulation, CAD, Project Management, Tendering & Estimating, Construction Operations and Project Management as well as a research dissertation in an area of your choice during your final year.


ConstructionSustainable Design BSc (Hons)*

Due to the government carbon reduction targets sustainable construction is a rapidly growing part of the construction sector and needs to be integrated into all activities however in the UK today there is a shortage of skilled labour capable of using sustainable building materials coupled with a lack of knowledge to incorporate new green technologies into building. As part of the course you will study specialist Sustainable Design modules including: Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Conservation and Storage, Sustainable Building Technologies, Introduction to Materials for a Sustainable Future as well as completing a dissertation.




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• Some of our Creative Arts facilities are unrivalled – you will benefit from 3 design studios, 2 photography suites, three media editing suites and four large textiles rooms including print and embroidery facilities

Our in-house design agency, The Beehive, will enable you to get real-life work experience in a simulated agency environment

• You will work in small class sizes and enjoy high profile guest speakers, industry and conference visits such as 4Designers and the Knit & Stitch exhibition

• We have excellent links with local design agencies – many students undertake placements, complete live briefs and are particularly successful in the YCN (Young Creative Network) awards

• University Centre at Blackburn College is an Apple Authorised Training Centre for education (AATCe)


Creative Arts

Competition Success!Bryan Shuttleworth & Jennifer Conroy

Bryan Shuttleworth and Jennifer Conroy, were both in their third and final year of BA (Hons) Graphic Communication when they won an ‘Outstanding Quality’ YCN Student Award for 2012-2013. YCN, which stands for You Can Now, is an organisation which empowers new creative talent. For their entry to the awards Bryan and Jennifer chose to develop a creative campaign for coffee company Douwe Egberts, a project picked from a wide selection of briefs.

They had to completely re-brand the company and its packaging, product and communication in the UK so it appealed to younger consumers and increased their awareness of the brand, making it more contemporary without losing its heritage and expertise. Both students have since been successful in securing graduate graphic design jobs in local agencies and have used their work on top coffee brand Douwe Egberts in their portfolios.

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• 200 UCAS Points required• Full-time Study• UCAS Code: W101• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Illustration• Freelance artist• Museum curation• Art therapy• Teaching via PGCE

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: W215• Validated by: Lancaster

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Career Path:

• Artworker• Assistant Graphic

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Fine Art (Integrated Media) BA (Hons)

Our extremely popular Fine Art course encourages you to use an expanding range of media and processes that are not traditionally available to a contemporary artist. You are not required to choose an area to specialise in, such as sculpture or painting, or even to limit the range of processes you wish to use. Instead you’ll be encouraged to explore drawing, painting, animation, photography, sculpture and installations in order to develop your own unique artwork and style. Modules include: Drawing, 2D Media, Alternative Media, Critical Studies, Integrated Media and Contextual Studies amongst others.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/W101

Graphic Design FdA

This course allows you to study Graphic Design and fit it around your other commitments due to its flexible time-tables. If you are not currently employed in the field of design or in a design related industry, we can offer you a placement in our in-house design studio, the Beehive, which will allow you to satisfy the work-based requirements of the qualification, while allowing you to build your portfolio on a variety of live briefs and competitions. You will study modules such as Ideas and Communication, Design Production for Print, Contextual Studies, Identity and Brand Building and Editorial Design.


Graphic Communication BA (Hons)

This course is for those who want to follow a career in graphic design and other related fields. Initially you are introduced to a range of media through carefully structured technical workshops, lectures and creative assignments with the focus on experimentation. As you progress through, you develop your own practice with the emphasis placed on professionalism and a commercial awareness. You will study a range of specialist modules allowing you to shape your own career in areas such as Identity and Branding, Typographic Design, Photographic Media, Packaging, Editorial Design and Cross Platform Advertising.


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• 200 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: WW26• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Technical illustration• 3D Character designer• Visual effects artist• Motion graphics

designer

Illustration & Animation BA (Hons)

This course gives a solid grounding in a wide variety of illustration and animation techniques as well as associated theory and history. Drawing is taught throughout as a tool for the expression and communication of ideas. Throughout year one you are encouraged to experiment with a variety of techniques and processes related to illustration and animation, before specialising in your chosen area in years two and three. As an animation student, you will progress to a variety of 2D and 3D animation projects using the latest, industry-standard computer animation software.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/WW26

Emma Sudall -BA (Hons) Photographic Media

“After completing the two year Art & Design BTEC and A Level in Photography at Blackburn College I was faced with the decision of where to complete my degree. I was swayed by the bright lights of London but I knew that my learning at Blackburn College was valuable and I challenged whether this would be matched anywhere else. I made my decision and applied to the FdA in Photographic Media programme at University Centre at Blackburn College. I graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Photographic Media. After graduating from University Centre at Blackburn College, I packed up my treasured possessions along with my camera and moved to East London, where I still live now. Within a few months of settling in, I contacted Wayne Hemingway and began an internship at his design agency, HemingwayDesign. Two years on I am still here and am very much part of the HemingwayDesign team. I work on a broad range of events from the Vintage Festival, London Fashion Weekend, the official party for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.”

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• Newsroom support• Assistant studio

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University

Career Path:

• Freelance photography• Wedding photography• Press photographer• Museum work

Photographic Media FdA

Our course has been designed to give you the real life skills that are needed throughout the photographic imaging sector. Studio photography plays an important part of the programme, with key workshops that reflect current lighting techniques used in contemporary photography, delivered by practitioners from the area of fashion and portrait photography. Additionally, you might shadow/assist studio photographers, press photographers, work within the Press or newsroom environments or alongside other industry professionals. You will study modules such as: Objects, People, Places, Contextual Studies, Editorial Photography and Commercial Photography amongst others.


Photographic Media BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those students who have successfully completed FdA Photographic Media and who wish to top up their foundation degree to honours level. During the course you will develop a professional portfolio of photography work through a series of creative and challenging assignments. You will have opportunities to specialise in studio or location work, fashion, journalism, advertising and fine art photography and take part in live projects and national competitions. A strong emphasis on professional practice addresses the needs of industry and provides the knowledge and skills for future careers.


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• Textile artist• Surface pattern designer• Embellishment designer

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University

Career Path:

• Wallpaper designer• Textile artist• Surface pattern designer• Graduate management

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University

Career Path:

• Garment technologist• Sample machinist• Pattern drafter• Pattern cutter

Contemporary Textiles FdA

This creative and intensive programme of study will develop your ability to transform initial ideas and concepts into innovative textile pieces. In the first stage of the course you’ll develop your understanding of current trends, 3D techniques, surface manipulation, print techniques and research methods. In the later stages you will specialise in your chosen area of interest. You will learn how to utilise social networking/blogging and create an online portfolio whilst gaining valuable business skills about how to operate as an independent practitioner. This is an exciting and innovative programme in which you will be able to explore a variety of creative processes within an academic context.


Contemporary Textiles BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those who have studied FdA Contemporary Textiles at University Centre at Blackburn College. It allows you to turn your foundation degree into a full BA (Hons) qualification. Our degree puts the emphasis on finding creative solutions to challenging design concepts using drawing, print, surface pattern, stitch, embellishment, fabric manipulation and visualisation in combinations that suit learners and the nature of the brief/requirements of the client. Possible solutions could be for wall-coverings, fashion fabrics, furnishing/interior fabrics, bed-linen, greeting cards/wrappings, panels, one-off artefacts or products.


Contemporary Fashion FdA

This creative and intensive programme of study will develop your ability to transform initial ideas and concepts into innovative fashion garments. Just some of the exciting topics covered on the programme include: Trend analysis/interpretation, Historical/Contextual influences, Drawing/Mark-making and Fashion Illustration, Print Making/Surface Pattern, Pattern Drafting Fabric Manipulation, Garment Construction, Social Media/Networking, Online Promotion/Blogging and more.


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• Fashion designer• Fashion illustrator• Stylist• Visual merchandiser• Graduate management

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• Interior designer• Room planner• CAD technician

Key information:



University

Career Path:

• Interior designer• Exhibition design• Visualisation• Furniture design• Restoration

Contemporary Fashion BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those who have studied FdA Contemporary Fashion at University Centre at Blackburn College. The course is designed to reflect and respond to contemporary practice in the fashion industry. The course offers a great deal of flexibility; small course numbers mean that you will be able to choose a particular area of interest on which to focus. This approach is unique locally. With the support of our highly-qualified team, you’ll be able to identify the direction for your own particular career path; this may be art, craft or industry-related and then explore the area relevant to you. This could mean you choose to study Fashion Design as a whole, or that you wish to specialise in a certain area or certain garments.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/W23Y

Contemporary Design for Interiors FdA

If you want to be a successful interior designer you will also need a sound business head on creative shoulders. You will need to be able to develop a design that meets a client’s brief – within their budget – and see it realised. So, as well as drawing sketches and thinking about material and fittings, you have to calculate costs, recommend people to carry out the work and supervise its progress. You will study modules such as: Materials & Techniques: Image and Colour, 3D Construction & Visualisation, Business Skills, Advanced CAD and Visualisation for Interiors, Regulation Framework for Interiors and more.


Contemporary Design for Interiors BA (Hons) Top Up

This course is for those who have studied FdA Contemporary Design for Interiors at University Centre at Blackburn College. It allows you to turn your foundation degree into a full BA (Hons) qualification. The course focuses on Interior Design rather than Interior Decoration – its aim is to develop your architectural awareness and knowledge of space, structure, form and design. It can include aspects of interior space, materials, environmental design, representation, construction and professional practice.


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Why study Education, Coaching & Teaching at UCBC

• Our BA (Hons) Education Studies programme is particularly renowned for the teaching of advances in digital technology – many graduates progress onto postgraduate study

• Class-sizes are small to facilitate group discussion

• A range of teaching specialists form part of the team – including former primary Headteachers

• Our teaching qualifications have recently been redesigned (2014) to ensure they meet the needs of future teachers

• Courses in this section are validated by Lancaster University and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

Education, Coaching& Teaching

Catherine HarringtonBA (Hons) Education Studies

Catherine graduated with an Upper Second Class BA (Hons) Education Studies degree and is now Head of Brand Development at Peter Jackson’s jewellers.

“One day my partner, who was at UCBC, told me to have a look at the courses and I saw one I wanted to do and it fit in perfectly. The course was hard as the one day a week I was in UCBC were long days and I was still working five days a week.

My qualification has helped me to move up to a different role. I remember feeling nervous about coming back to education and all my friends already had degrees - I really needn’t have worried.”


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Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required + GCSE English & Maths or equivalent Level 2

• Part-time Study only• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Primary school support• Learning mentoring• Higher Level Teaching

Assistants• Behaviour management

Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: X300• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Teaching via PGCE• Digital technologist• LEA administration• Educator (eg. Museum)• Postgraduate study

Teaching & Learning Support (Primary) FdA

This is a three year part-time only course designed as a professional development qualification for Primary School Teaching Assistants who want to further their understanding, knowledge and skills across the ever-changing primary curriculum. It can be used for primary school assistants who may in time wish to become teachers. Placements form a large part of the course and there is a strong emphasis on professional practice. This course should to appeal to you if you are currently working as a classroom assistant, or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/TLS

Education Studies BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Education Studies course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the education system in the UK and overseas and enable you to relate educational and learning theory to teaching practice. The degree will operate around six themes, extended through a succession of related modules. These themes are: Educational Issues in Practice; Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum; Educational Pedagogy; Technology Enhanced Leaning and Education and Society.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/X300

Coaching & Mentoring FdA

In this course you will study the principles and applications of coaching and mentoring and will explore the way the techniques associated with them are applied in a variety of settings to help clients and organisations achieve their goals, maximise potential, and overcome obstacles. Students will facilitate change in individuals, groups and organisations following the application of established coaching and mentoring models. This course is ideal if you want to move into private practice areas of coaching including Life Coaching or Health Coaching, for example.


Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code:B940• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Learning Mentor• Support Mentor• Life Coach• Health Coach• Human Resources

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• Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Approved by: UCLan

Career Path:

• Progression onto further teaching qualifications or a great taster into teaching 16+ year olds

Key information:

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Approved by: UCLan

Career Path:

• Teaching in Sixth Forms or Colleges

• University lecturer• Teacher of adults• Fully qualified company

trainer

Certificate in Education and Training, Preparatory This short course, approved by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is designed to provide a basic introduction to teaching or training adults aged 16+. The course was formerly known as the PTLLS qualification (Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning sector). The course lasts for 12 weeks and is designed to give you a taster of what teaching is like and prepare you to teach. It introduces you to how to plan and deliver sessions, theories of learning, assessment strategies, working with individuals and groups and many aspects of teaching students aged 16+.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/CETP

PGCE (Education and Training)/CertEd (Education and Training)This course is for those who wish to study full-time or part-time to become fully qualified to teach students aged 16 and over and receive the award of either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a Certificate in Education. The PGCE diploma is awarded if you are entering the course with at least an Honours degree, the Certification in Education is awarded if you are entering with another form of qualification such as a Level 3 qualification where you wish to teach in a vocational area. The course is approved by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and has run for a number of years.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/PGCE

Certificate in Education and Training, IntroductoryThis part-time course, up to 24 weeks in duration, is approved by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the teaching or training of students aged 16+. The course was formerly known as the CTLLS qualification (Certificate to Teach in the Life Long Learning sector) but has been redesigned to include themes around employability and preparing you for your new career in education. This course can be used as an extension to the Preparatory Certificate in Education and Training or as an award in its own right.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/CETI

Key information:

• Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Approved by: UCLan

Career Path:

• This qualification is generally suitable if teaching is just one part of your role eg. company trainers or coaches

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Why study Engineering at UCBC

• You will study in the brand new, £7million Sir Bill Taylor Future’s Centre – a specific Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths Centre

• All degree programmes in this area are Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) accredited

• You will work in small class sizes – enabling a much greater understanding of complex topics

• Various course options are available – from HNCs to Honours degrees. There are also different delivery options. You can study some courses part-time to enable you to work alongside study

• Part-time, ‘evening-only’ study options are available

• Engineering Scholarships are available for all Honours degrees from the IET (Institution of Engineering & Technology)

• All courses in this section are validated by Edexcel or Lancaster University.

Engineering

Alex Tyrrell BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Alex Tyrrell has secured a coveted place on a graduate scheme with EDF Energy.

“I never expected to get the job. I couldn’t believe it when they told me I had got it, it was a fantastic feeling as I was up against a lot of other candidates and I can’t wait to start work.”

“It was a brilliant course at UCBC as it was very hands on and there was a lot of practical experience. While the University Centre might not be as big as other Universities, they also have some of the best facilities. When it came to my interview, I had built an electric car as part of my project. A lot of the candidates had done computer-based simulation work but, because I had actually built something, I think it helped me stand out.”

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Key information:

• 80 UCAS Points required + GCSE Grade C in GCSE Maths

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Validated by: Edexcel

Career Path:

• Junior engineer• Junior management

positions• Supervisor

Key information:

• 160 UCAS Points required + Grade C in GCSE Maths

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 002K• Validated by: Edexcel

Career Path:

• Design engineer• Test engineer• Development engineer• Project engineer

Mechanical Engineering HNC

The HNC Mechanical Engineering is a well-established national qualification that places academic theory within a practical context. This is an introductory level higher education qualification. The course is suitable if you are already employed in the engineering industry and wish to enhance your career prospects as well as if you are seeking a change of career. You will study three compulsory units including; Engineering Science, Analytical Methods for Engineers and Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation as well as a choice of optional modules.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/HNCME

Mechanical Engineering HND

This qualification is set at an intermediate undergraduate level. You’ll study a set of modules that have been specifically chosen to equip you in your chosen field of work and also that are directly relevant to students who wish to secure employment or promotion in companies operating in the North West region of the UK. Four of the modules are compulsory, these are: Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science, Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation and Mechanical Principles as well as a large choice of option modules.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/002K

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

This is the traditional Honours degree route to achieving a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During the first stage of the course you will study a common set of modules along with other students studying Mechanical Engineering. In the second stage you will be able to choose a particular specialism from the areas of Design Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Environmental Technologies or Management. These will help you tailor your course to your own career aspirations. In the final stage of the course you will continue with your specialism as well as undertaking an Advanced Project will enable you to specialise further in a particular area of interest.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/HH10

Key information:


• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: HH10• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Nuclear fuel• Project management• Safety• Aerospace• Automotive engineering

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• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: H3C0• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Nuclear fuel• Nuclear

decommissioning• Robotic system

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Robotics & Mechatronics BEng (Hons)

Mechatronics and robotic systems is one of the newer branches of engineering applicable to every sector of society. It involves technologies in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering and Computing. This is the traditional Honours degree route. There are no optional modules in the BEng (Hons) Robotics and Mechatronics programme. The course has been designed to give you a full and thorough understanding of the subject as a whole.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/H3C0

Robert Beardwell -BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

A Chorley Mechanical Engineering student is celebrating after receiving a first class degree at University Centre at Blackburn College.

Robert Beardwell, from Euxton, studied BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering after completing his HND at College.

“I’ve worked really hard this year so it’s good to know it’s all paid off – it’s great news.

I chose Blackburn for a variety of reasons. First it’s one of the only places in the area that offers a degree in this discipline. I was also really impressed with the facilities at UCBC are impressive and, of course, it’s only a stone’s throw from home.

I know I have a lot to thank University Centre at Blackburn College for.”

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• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Validated by: Edexcel

Career Path:

• Junior engineer• Junior management

positions• Supervisor

Key information:


• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 006H• Validated by: Edexcel

Career Path:

• Design engineer• Electrical system

designer• Project engineer• Supervisor

Electrical/Electronic Engineering HNC

The HNC Electrical / Electronic Engineering is a well-established national qualification set at an introductory higher education level. The course is suitable for you if you are already employed in the engineering industry and wish to enhance your career prospects as well as if you are seeking a change of career. You will study three compulsory modules in: Engineering Science, Analytical Methods for Engineers and Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation as well as five additional optional modules.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/HNCEE

Electrical/Electronic Engineering HND

This qualification is set at an intermediate undergraduate level. You’ll study a set of modules that have been specifically chosen to equip you in your chosen field of work and also that are directly relevant to students who wish to secure employment or promotion in companies operating in the North West region of the UK. The HND Electrical / Electronic Engineering course comprises four compulsory modules. These are: Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science, Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation , Electrical and Electronic Principles.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/006H

Electrical/Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

This is the traditional Honours degree route to achieving a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. During the first stage of the course you will study a common set of modules along with other students studying Engineering. In the second stage you will be able to choose a particular specialism from the areas of Design Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Environmental Technologies or Management. These will help you tailor your course to your own career aspirations. In the final stage of the course you will undertake an Advanced Project which will enable you to specialise further in a particular area of interest.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/HP00

Key information:


• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: HP00• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Electrical engineer• Nuclear fuel• Safety• Aerospace• Project management

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Why study Law at UCBC

• LLB (Hons) Law is a qualifying Law degree. Very few Colleges offer qualifying Law degrees

• Validated by the University of South Wales

• You will be taught purely in the University Centre at Blackburn College

• The courses include Mock Trials, mooting experience and international trips including visits to The Hague

• The teaching team consist of a mix of academics and solicitors.

Why study Criminology at UCBC

• Criminology is one of the longest running course areas at UCBC

• Industry specialists form part of the teaching team. These include: Probation Officers, Crime Scene Investigators and Police Officers

• A huge amount of placement and Work-Based Learning opportunities exist.

Law & Criminology

Helen Wright FdA Criminology & Criminal Justice

Helen has set up a crisis drop-in centre after her course opened her eyes. Thanks to her FdA in Criminology and Criminal Justice, she is now helping others get their lives back on track.

“I used to be one of those people who would sit behind a television screen saying ‘Why has he only got community service?’ My course at UCBC really opens my eyes. It helped me understand why people commit offences. I have always been a people person, so I have started to help them by opening up a drop-in centre. It’s all hopefully leading up to a full-time job in the future.”

Helen’s work has been recognised by the Greater Manchester Probation Service.

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Key information:

• 160 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 8L36• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Legal administration• Probation service• Police• Judicary support roles

Key information:

• FdA Paralegal Studies or 1 Year Undergraduate study

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: M101• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Legal Practice Course• Bar Professional

Training Course• Lawyer• Solicitor• Barrister

Paralegal Studies FdA

This Foundation Degree in Paralegal Studies offers a flexible, work-related learning experience that provides the skills to succeed in the legal sector. You can study full-time, or part-time while you are working, so it is ideal if you already work in the profession and want a recognised qualification. You will develop key skills for employment, including communication, team working, leadership, problem solving, critical self-reflection, business and customer awareness, enterprise and entrepreneurship, and an understanding of the ethical context in which law, business and the public and voluntary sectors operate. Upon successful completion you can progress on to LLB (Hons) Law (Accelerated Route).

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/8L36

Law LLB (Hons) Accelerated Route

This course has been designed for those who have successfully completed FdA in Paralegal Studies or FdA/HND in another subject who now wish to study Law at Honours level. It is also suitable if you have completed one year of study at Honours level but then decided that the course that you are on is not for you and you wish to move on to a Law course without having to study for another year. You will study core areas of: Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Property Law and many more. Upon completion, this is a qualifying degree for the purpose of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council. The University of South Wales regularly reviews its portfolio of courses to ensure they provide the best quality possible. You can find up-to-date information about all our courses on our website.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/M101

Law LLB (Hons)

This is the more traditional Law qualification that we offer. The course is a qualifying degree for the purpose of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council. Once you have completed the course you may choose to continue your studies by taking either of the professional courses – Legal Practice Course for intending solicitors, or the Bar Vocational Course for intending barristers. You will study all of the subjects in a traditional Law course as well as being able to specialise in areas of your choosing. The University of South Wales regularly reviews its portfolio of courses to ensure they provide the best quality possible. You can find up-to-date information about all our courses on our website.


Key information:

• 300 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: M100• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Legal Practice Course• Bar Professional

Training Course• Lawyer• Solicitor• Barrister

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• 2:2 in an Honours Law degree

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Apply Direct• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Business management• Postgraduate study• Academic roles

Law LLM (Masters)

The purpose of this course is to allow you to develop a deeper insight at Masters level into the discipline of Law and to further enhance your career opportunities. Within the range available, you will be able to choose modules best suited to your own personal development or career aspirations. You will be required to take the following compulsory modules: Research Methods, Dissertation and Rights, Remedies and Obligations. In addition you will study a range of modules which include: Intellectual Property Law, Medical Law, International Human Rights Law, Public International Law, Commercial Law and Practice and Concepts in EU Law.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/LLM

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required • Evening-only Study

Option• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: LM32• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Prison officer• Youth worker• Customs & Excise officer• Victim support• Criminal Justice related

fields

Criminology & Criminal Justice FdA

Ever thought why people commit crimes? Why do victims react differently? What is crime and who are the types of people that commit it?’ If so, then studying Criminology could be for you. Our course has official endorsement from Skills for Justice, which is the dedicated Sector Skills Council and standards setting body for the Justice Sector. As part of the course you will study the areas of law, forensics, psychology and sociology. This course should appeal to you if you need to fit studying around other commitments or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/LM32

Key information:


• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: M930• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Police Service• Probation Service• Prison Service• Youth justice worker• Community service

worker

Criminology BA (Hons)

This course enables you to turn your foundation degree in Criminology from University Centre at Blackburn College into a full BA (Hons) qualification should you wish to progress on to higher level study. The study of crime requires a multi-disciplinary approach and therefore law, forensics, psychology and sociology are all important subjects on the course. As the course leads to a BA (Hons) degree there is an emphasis on evaluating potential causes of crime and its subsequent treatment by the criminal justice system. You will complete a Dissertation during the course and have the option to specialise in a choice of subjects.



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Why study Public Services at UCBC

• Many flagship programmes in UCBC come from the Public Services area, these include our internationally renowned FdA in Fire & Rescue Service Management

• A range of exciting trips and activities form part of the programmes

• Programmes in this section have all been developed with well-regarded local employers including Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Lancashire Fire & Rescue and Lancashire Constabulary

• A range of exciting work-based learning opportunities are available

• A range of experienced Police Officers, Firefighters and high level public service officials form part of the teaching teams


Public Services

Iain & Emily Hargreaves FdA Public Service Management

Dad Iain Hargreaves followed in daughter Emily’s footsteps and signed up to the same course! Emily said: “We have always been a close family and we just get on with it. We did sit together at first but now we have our own set of friends. Everyone loves him on the course and calls him ‘Pops’ and I am secretly proud of him going back into education. We are quietly competitive but we both want different things and it works well for us.”

Emily is set on becoming a teacher while, for Iain, it’s preparing him for his return to the job market. Iain said: “I want to do a Top-Up qualification at University Centre at Blackburn College after and should all make me more employable in the current climate when I look at getting back to work. It’s great that me and Emily can do this.”


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• 120 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: L490• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Local government• Civil service• Social service

administration• Community & Voluntary

Sector roles

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required • Year Undergraduate study• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 2W69• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Armed Forces• Immigration• RAF• Emergency Services

Public Service Management FdA

This Lancaster University validated course is designed to facilitate entry to Public Sector jobs or work in the voluntary sector in the UK and abroad. It will introduce you to a variety of analytical approaches and current issues that impact society. You will study modules such as: Social Policy and Welfare, Management and Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Managing Human Resources and Contemporary Social Issues amongst others. This course should apply to anyone wanting to make a difference in society and public service provision.


Public Service Management (Uniformed Services) FdA

This Lancaster University foundation degree enables students to apply practical knowledge and experience of work within the Uniform Services to a range of academic subjects. Students on the course will specialise in the pathway of Uniformed Services along side core modules and will be introduced to a range of topics closely allied to the Armed Forces and the RAF as well as related civilian posts including Immigration. You will be able to choose specific modules relating to Uniformed Services including Crisis Management, Field Skills and a Uniformed Services research project.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/2W69

Public Service Management (Housing) FdA

This Lancaster University validated course has been created to specialise in the exciting and growing Housing field. You will gain practical knowledge and experience of work within the Housing sector. In addition to the core modules you are able to follow a core pathway specific to the Housing sector. You will be able to choose specific modules relating to Housing including: Housing Practice and Policy, Property Management and Planning and a Housing focussed research project.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/2B89

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: 2B89• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• A range of roles within the Housing & Property Management sector

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• Local government• Civil service• Social service

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Public Service Management BA (Hons) Top Up

The BA (Hons) in Public Service Management (Top Up) provides a ladder of progression from the Foundation Degree in Public Service Management. You’ll be able to develop further all the skills you have learnt on the Foundation Degree and study key areas in more depth. Subjects covered include: Community Cohesion, Implementing Strategy and Managing Change, Contemporary Debates in Public Services and Regeneration, Sustainability and Communities. Upon successful completion of the honours course, we expect graduates to embark upon managerial positions in the public, voluntary and community sector.


Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: LM32• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Firefighter• Health & Safety adviser• Scene of fire examiner• Retained Firefighter

Fire & Rescue Service Management FdA

If you are looking to join or develop a career in the Fire & Rescue Service then our Foundation Degree will give you the edge against other candidates. This degree has been designed and developed in consultation with UK Fire & Rescue Services and to national occupational standards. You will study modules such as: Fire Investigation & Evidence Preservation, Incident Command, Fire Protection, Crisis Management, Aviation Fire Science, Community Safety as well as a range of tailored management subjects such as Organisational Behaviour.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/LM32

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University

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• Firefighter• Crisis management• Community fire officer• Disaster relief

Fire & Rescue Service Management BA (Hons) Top Up

This course enables you to turn your foundation degree in Fire & Rescue Service Management from University Centre at Blackburn College into a full BA (Hons) qualification should you wish to progress on to higher level study. Throughout the course, you will study a dissertation module and the following modules: Implementing Strategy and Managing Change, Quality & Standards, Contemporary Issues in the Fire & Rescue Service and Project Management. The dissertation will let you specialise in a chosen area of interest.


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Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required• Evening-only Study

Option • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: L540• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Police Community Support Officer

• Victim support• Local government• Legal administration

Key information:


• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: L541• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Police Community Support Officer

• Communications officer• Prison officer• Probation services

Community Policing & Justice Management FdA

If you are looking to join and sustain a career in the Police then our Foundation Degree will give you the edge against other candidates. The Foundation Degree in Community Policing and Justice Management focuses specifically on the knowledge and skills necessary for the different roles within the Police Service and related civilian posts. The course places significance on the function of the PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) and also address the development of management related knowledge.


Community Policing & Justice Management BA (Hons) Top Up

Our BA (Hons) Community Policing and Justice Management degree enables students who have successfully completed the FdA Community Policing and Justice Management programme to top up to an Honours degree. You will study the modules: Contemporary Issues in Policing, Crime Control and Communities, Community Cohesion and Management and Organisational Behaviour as well as completing a dissertation which will allow you to specialise in an area of your choosing. Those interested in the Police and the Criminal Justice system will find this a really interesting and contemporary course.


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Why study Social Science & Humanities at UCBC

• Our BA (Hons) Social Science students enjoy a range of contemporary modules – with a huge amount of module choice

• Graduates have progressed on to a range of high profile institutions including London School of Economics and the University of York

• Our Joint Honours programmes allow students to mix a range of exciting contemporary subjects together

• All the courses encourage the development of transferable skills which will help you in a competitive job market

• Our highly qualified tutors have a range of both academic and real world experience and have lectured internationally including at Harvard Business School

• You will study in small groups to facilitate group discussion and project work


Social Science & Humanities

Daisy Nazareth-KayBA (Hons) English Language & Literary Studies

Daisy did not choose UCBC at first but another University. It turned out not to be for her and the tutor encouraged her to try Blackburn.

“I loved the environment at Blackburn. The tutor was supportive and understanding of my situation and encouraged me to attend the lectures. The class was small and invited more class participation and discussion, which is exactly what I wanted from my university experience. I will have completed my degree with a qualification from an institution that is recognised worldwide. I urge anyone who is researching university choices not to ignore those on your doorstep. University Centre at Blackburn College was not my first choice but I am overjoyed that I ended up here.”


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• 200 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: L300• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Social work via MA• Teaching via PGCE• Human Resources• Local Government• Postgraduate study

Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required + A Level English Language Grade C

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Y001• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Teaching via PGCE• Postgraduate study• A wide range of

interesting careers - see website for details

Social Science BA (Hons)

Our exciting BA (Hons) Social Science course is based round the 4 core subjects of Sociology, Politics, Psychology and Economics and is ideal for those who wish to gain an understanding of the big issues in contemporary global, European and UK society. In the first year, you’ll be introduced to key theories, ideas, concepts and debates in each of the disciplines and this provides the academic and intellectual foundations for the later stages of the course. There is a massive amount of module choice in years two and three of the programme and you will be able to choose an exciting range of modules in order to tailor the programme to your own interests/specialisms.


History & English Language BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours programme combines History and English Language to help develop your skills for future careers in these fields. The History element of the programme is a modern history course and you will study modules including: History of the United States 1850-1966, Total Warfare: World War I and II in Perspective, Women in History and Film in History and History in Film. The English Language element of the programme includes modules such as: Language and Style, New Literacies and Communication Studies.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/Y001

History & Literary Studies BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours programme combines History and Literary Studies to help develop your skills for future careers in these fields. The History element of the programme is a modern history course and you will study modules including: History of the United States 1850-1966, Total Warfare: World War I and II in Perspective, Women in History and Film in History and History in Film. Our Literary Studies programme will introduce you to a range of literary themes, genres and theories. You will explore key trends and movements and develop an understanding of historical, thematic and interdisciplinary approaches to literary interpretation.


Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required + A Level English Literature Grade C


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• 200 UCAS Points required• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Y001• Validated by: Lancaster

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History & Politics BA (Hons)

In this Joint Honours programme you will study both History and Politics equally. Our Modern History programme is designed to introduce you to the essential skills of the historian, including an understanding of current debates and perspectives, alongside an ability to contextualize history. The Politics programme is a stimulating, interesting and contemporary programme including modules entitled: Politics and Government in France and Germany, New Politics in Britain, Local and Regional Government in Britain and Europe, Europe: Culture and Society – Continuity and Diversity and American Politics and Government.


Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Y001• Validated by: Lancaster

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Career Path:



History & Sociology BA (Hons)

In this Joint Honours programme you will study both History and Sociology equally. Our Modern History programme is designed to introduce you to the essential skills of the historian, including an understanding of current debates and perspectives, alongside an ability to contextualize history. The Sociology programme enables you to study an exciting array of subjects including: Introduction to Social Theory, Leisure and Society, Social Differentiation in Contemporary Britain, Tourism, Sex and Gender and many more exciting modules that will further inspire your interest in the subject.


Key information:



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Politics & English Language BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours programme enables you to study Politics and English Language equally. The Politics programme is a stimulating, interesting and contemporary programme including modules entitled: Politics and Government in France and Germany, New Politics in Britain Local and Regional Government in Britain and Europe, Europe: Culture and Society – Continuity and Diversity and American Politics and Government. The English Language element of the programme includes modules such as: Language and Style, New Literacies and Communication studies.


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Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required + A Level English Literature Grade C

• Standard/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Y001• Validated by: Lancaster

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Politics & Literary Studies BA (Hons)

The Politics programme is a stimulating, interesting and contemporary programme including modules entitled: Politics and Government in France and Germany, New Politics in Britain, Local and Regional Government in Britain and Europe, Europe: Culture and Society – Continuity and Diversity and American Politics and Government. Our Literary Studies programme will introduce you to a range of literary themes, genres and theories. You will explore key trends and movements and develop an understanding of historical, thematic and interdisciplinary approaches to literary interpretation.


Sociology & English Language BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours programme allows you to study Sociology & English Language equally. The Sociology programme enables you to study an exciting array of subjects including: Introduction to Social Theory, Leisure and Society, Social Differentiation in Contemporary Britain, Tourism, Sex and Gender and many more exciting modules that will further inspire your interest in the subject. The English Language element of the programme includes modules such as: Language and Style, New Literacies and Communication studies.


Sociology & Literary Studies BA (Hons)

This Joint Honours programme allows you to study Sociology and Literary Studies equally.

The Sociology programme enables you to study an exciting array of subjects including: Introduction to Social Theory, Leisure and Society, Social Differentiation in Contemporary Britain, Tourism, Sex and Gender and many more exciting modules that will further inspire your interest in the subject. Our Literary Studies programme will introduce you to a range of literary themes, genres and theories. You will explore key trends and movements and develop an understanding of historical, thematic and interdisciplinary approaches to literary interpretation.


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Key information:

• 200 UCAS Points required + A Level Grade C in English

• Standard/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: Q300• Validated by: Lancaster

University

Career Path:

• Teaching via PGCE• Marketing• Copywriting• Postgraduate study• Publishing • Journalism• Social services

English Language & Literary Studies BA (Hons)

This is an exciting and innovative programme which covers a wide range of contemporary issues in language, literature and literacy. The major historical periods are represented, as are influential, exciting and thought-provoking texts from all the major literary genres. However, this degree is not just about Shakespeare’s poetry and the rise of the novel, though these are covered in detail. You will also explore the history and diversity of the English Language, examine the impact of new media, such as the Internet, email and text messaging on English around the globe, develop your own web design skills and reflect on your own language use. Should you not have both English Language and English Literature A Level at Grade C, you may be asked to do a bridging unit.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/Q300

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Student work turned into a book

Terry McDonough, a lecturer in English Language at University Centre at Blackburn College has turned his students’ work into a book - for the world to see! It is available on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon’s Kindle.

“Last year’s stories were of such a high standard that I decided to collect them in an anthology from my BA (Hons) English Language and Literary Studies students along with those of a few colleagues,” said Terry.

“The Short Story Writing group was incredibly dynamic. It is open to everyone and last year it included young professionals with a passing interest in creative writing to established and retired academics fulfilling a lifelong ambition.”

“In all, I was stunned and surprised by the talent, depth and imaginative scope of the students.”

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Sports, Fitness& WellbeingWhy study Sports, Fitness & Wellbeing at UCBC?

• Our Sports students are able to study in our brand new Sport & Leisure Centre - see page 100 for full details

• Additional UKCC (UK Coaching Certificates) are included as part of the FdSc Community Coaching & Sports Development and FdSc Sports Coaching and Performance qualification with no additional charge

• Students from FdA Health & Personal Training are able to progress on to Top Up programmes at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and enjoy access to UCLan’s campus, library and Student Union

• Complementary Therapies enjoys an experienced range of practitioners teaching on the team including a fellow for the Federation of Holistic Therapies, members of The Society of Homeopaths and the International Federation of Aromatherapists

• Courses in this area are validated by Lancaster University, the University of South Wales and the University of Cumbria.

Danny ByrneBSc (Hons) Community Coaching & Sports Development

Danny called time on his pub career to take a big step into a sports and teaching career. Danny undertook a Foundation Degree, Honours degree and PGCE at University Centre at Blackburn College and is now teaching on the practical elements of the Sports programmes.

“I used to run a series of pubs but, with the recession, it took an unfortunate turn. I decided I needed a change of career and that’s why I went back into education. I always had an interest in sport so I decided to study a degree. I thoroughly enjoyed the course which included sports development, the policies of sport and analysis of a variety of different sports. It was hard work juggling family life and having four years of intense study but it has been worth it and I would recommend going back to education for anyone.”

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Key information:

• 160 UCAS Points required • Full-time Study• UCAS Code: C620• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Sports development officer

• Community coach• Youth work

Key information:

• Foundation Degree in Community Coaching & Sports Development or related HND or Foundation Degree required

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: CC60• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Sports coach• Community coach• Youth work• Teaching via PGCE

Community Coaching & Sports Development FdSc

In this course you look specifically at community sports projects that exist within the region and how sport is able to shape the community around us. You’ll work on real life projects and other community based sports initiatives. You’ll have access to coaching within the community, work-placement opportunities at Blackburn Rovers Football Club as well as focus on setting up new community projects, sports event planning and sports performance analysis. You will also be provided with the opportunity to undertake a free UK Coaching Certificates (UKCC) Level 1 and 2 (or higher should you already have Level 1 or 2) as part of the course.


Community Coaching & Sports Development BSc (Hons) Top Up

Our BSc (Hons) Community Coaching & Sports Development (Top up) is designed for students who have successfully completed FdSc Community Coaching & Sports Development or students who hold a foundation degree or HND in Sports Coaching, Sports Development or a similar related subject area, to top up their qualification to honours level. You will be required to complete six modules including: Contemporary Issues in Sport, Advanced Community Coaching and a Dissertation amongst others.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/CC60

Sports Coaching & Performance FdSc

The course will prepare you for a role teaching with a performance and sports science focus. Key themes run throughout the course. These are: practical coaching, physiology and anatomy, nutrition, sports psychology and performance analysis. Students on the programme will also be provided with the opportunity to undertake UK Coaching Certificates (UKCC) Level 1 and 2 (or higher should you already have Level 1 or 2) as part of the course at no additional cost.


Key information:

• 160 UCAS Points required • Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: C610• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Sports coach• Development officer• Performance analyst• Elite sports performance

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Key information:

• Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching & Performance or ralted HND or Foundation Degree required

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: CP10• Validated by: University of

South Wales

Career Path:

• Sports coach• Development officer• Performance analyst

Sports Coaching & Performance BSc (Hons) Top Up

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance (Top Up) is designed for students who have successfully completed the FdSc Sports Coaching & Performance or students who hold a foundation degree or HND in Sports Coaching, Sports Science or a related subject area, to top up their qualification to honours level. You will be required to complete six modules including: Contemporary Issues in Sport, Advanced Community Coaching and a Dissertation. You will also have the opportunity to study and optional module choosing from either PE and School Sport or Strength and Conditioning. You will also have the opportunity to access a programme of UKCC coaching awards at competitive rates.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/CP10

Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points required • Full-time Study• UCAS Code: BC92• Approved by: UCLan

Career Path:


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Health & Personal Training FdA

This University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) approved foundation degree has a broad syllabus and includes subjects such as: Health and Fitness Management, Nutrition and Weight Control, Developing Physical Activity and Exercise Science. The course will develop your insight into Health & Personal Training through theoretical and practical experience. It will also develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology in order that it can be applied to fitness testing, sports training and exercise programme design and management.

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/BC92


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Key information:

• HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject or FdSc Complementary Therapies required

• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: B301• Validated by: University of

Cumbria

Career Path:

• NHS careers• Private practice• Spa manager• Wellbeing managers

Professional Practice in Complementary Health Therapies BSc (Hons)

If you have completed University Centre at Blackburn College’s FdSc Complementary Therapies programme (with a commendation) or have received any other related degree such as a foundation degree in Spa Management, Complementary Therapy, Sports Science, Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Midwifery or Osteopathy from another institution with a commendation, you can apply to top up your qualification by studying this degree validated by the University of Cumbria.


Key information:

• 120 UCAS Points• Full/Part-time Study• UCAS Code: B300• Validated by: University of

Cumbria

Career Path:

• Complementary Therapist

• Self-employed roles in a range of therapy related fields

Complementary Therapies FdSc*

This foundation degree has been specifically designed to provide people with an excellent opportunity to gain advanced knowledge, and experience, of the practical and theoretical expertise required in this ever developing industry. Not only will you explore a variety of Complementary Therapies, you will also practice and hone your skills through work-based learning. The programme includes practical module pathways for Sports and Remedial Massage, Reflexology, Holistic Massage. A wide variety of core modules will also be studied, providing students with underpinning knowledge of many aspects of the complementary and sports therapy industries.


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Professional QualificationsProfessional Qualifications are industry recognised qualifications that many professionals use to enable them to practice at high levels in certain careers.Some people may join a Professional Qualification once they already have a degree, because they want to specialise in a particular area or increase their practitioner skills.

The AAT is the professional body for accounting technicians. With 125,000 global members, AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and professional body for accounting and finance staff. We offer 6 different courses with the AAT:

AAT Access – Level 1 Award in Accounting AAT Certificate in AccountingAAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) AAT Essentials – Budgeting for the Small Business – Planning & ControlAAT Essentials – Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Essentials)

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is Europe’s largest HR development professional body. Globally recognised brands with over 135,000 members, the CIPD pride themselves on supporting and developing those responsible for the management and development of people within organisations. We offer 3 courses:

CIPD Certificate in Human Resources PracticeCIPD Intermediate Certificate and Diploma in Human Resource Management CIPD Diploma in Human Resources Practice

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the world’s largest organisation for professional marketers. At University Centre at Blackburn College we run two extremely popular courses from the CIM suite of qualifications:

Professional Certificate in Marketing Professional Diploma in Marketing

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The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) offer a wide range of qualifications covering all aspects of leadership and management, along with specialist programmes in coaching and mentoring, HR and enterprise.

Please visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/ILM to see the full list of courses.

We are a Centre of Excellence for Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Qualifications. CIPS is the premier global organisation serving the procurement and supply profession. We offer 5 different CIPS qualifications:

Introductory Certificate in Procurement Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations Diploma in Procurement & Supply Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply

AMSPAR is The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists. At University Centre at Blackburn College we offer two qualifications for healthcare professionals – a Certificate and Level 5 Diploma which is the more advanced level.

Certificate in Health Service Administration Diploma in Primary Care and Health Management

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership. If you’re a manager and you join the CMI and become a member you’re making a statement about your standards and your determination to continually develop your management skills. We have several courses that should interest you from the CMI suite of qualifications.

Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership Level 5 Award/Certificate in Management & Leadership

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is the professional association and governing body for Chartered Legal Executive lawyers, other legal practitioners and paralegals. Their role is to enhance the role and standing of Chartered Legal Executives and all our members within the legal profession.

For fifty years, CILEX has offered access to a flexible career in law. They work closely with Government and the Ministry of Justice and are recognised as one of the three core regulators of the legal profession.

For more information about any of these courses telephone 01254 292500 or email [email protected] to speak to a member of our specialist team.


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University PartnersAll our courses are validated by well respected institutions such as Lancaster University, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), the University of South Wales and University of Cumbria.

Lancaster UniversityBlackburn College is an Associate College of Lancaster University. 85% of higher education provision offered at the College is validated by Lancaster University. The College is responsible for the development of academic programmes, assisted by Lancaster University, which are then subject to Lancaster University validation and approval. All new programmes and revisions to existing programmes leading to Lancaster awards require the University’s approval. The University conducts institutional evaluations and programme reviews every five years.

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)Some of our courses are approved by the University of Central Lancashire. These include our Teacher Training and Health & Personal Training Foundation degree. There are numerous opportunities for students on these courses as you’ll be able to enjoy all the facilities that students studying on the main UCLan campus are entitled to. You’ll be able to join welcome events and get involved with the University of Central Lancashire’s Student Union. For students studying FdA Health & Personal Training, you may also choose to progress on to one of the top-up programmes that are offered by the University of Central Lancashire.

University of CumbriaThe University of Cumbria has a long and prestigious history of delivering first-class higher education in and around Cumbria. We work with the University of Cumbria to validate our Complementary Therapies degrees – courses which have been specifically designed to offer a progression route to higher level skills in Complementary Therapies. The University of Cumbria’s experience in producing professional graduates, in-demand from employers means that they are the perfect University for students who wish to study this vocational area.

University of South Wales

University Centre at Blackburn College is a collaborative partner of the University of South Wales. Our Law and two of our Sports courses are validated by the University and we have an extremely mature relationship. Staff from the different departments at the University of South Wales work closely with colleagues from University Centre at Blackburn College. You’ll find that staff from the University of South Wales contribute to programmes and may conduct some lectures/classes with you. You may also travel to the University of South Wales in your induction.

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General Entry RequirementsApplicants are normally expected to have completed a Level 3 qualification, (ie A-levels or a vocational qualification) and a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English. Some courses have specific requirements. Applicants without the standard entry requirements, who can demonstrate relevant work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis, and may be asked to attend an interview.

The general entry requirements give an indication of the number of UCAS tariff points you are likely to be asked for on each course. If you are not familiar with the UCAS tariff you should visit www.ucas.com which lists qualifications and the points related to them.

DegreesOur minimum entry requirement for Degree level study at UCBC is 200 UCAS tariff points. Some qualifications may entail additional entry criterion. Such is the case in Engineering Honours degrees where the majority of the UCAS points should be attained from directly relevant subjects. In other courses, specific entry criteria are required – such as an A Level Grade Cs or above in English for our BA (Hons) English Language & Literary Studies degree. In all cases you should check the course entry criteria online for full details.

Foundation Degrees and Higher National DiplomasOur minimum entry requirement for Foundation Degree or HND level study is 120 UCAS tariff points. Some courses, including some Sports and Computing courses, require 160 UCAS points upon entry. In all cases you should check the course entry criteria online for full details.

Higher National CertificatesOur minimum entry requirement for HNC level study is 80 UCAS tariff points. In all cases you should check the course entry criteria online for full details as some contain additional criterion.

Top Up DegreesFor all Lancaster University top-up programmes, admittance onto the programme is through completion of a corresponding Lancaster University validated programme only. This must meet the subject requirements of the Top Up programme. This makes it likely that your Foundation Degree will have been studied at University Centre at Blackburn

College. For programmes validated by the University of South Wales and the University of Cumbria, progression on to the Top Up programme could be possible with entry qualifications validated by institutions other than the University of South Wales or the University of Cumbria.

Additional Selection CriteriaMeeting the minimum entry requirement for a course does not guarantee a place. Academic achievement is only one of many factors taken into account when assessing an application. When considering an application we take into account your grades, predicted grades, reference and Personal Statement. From your Personal Statement we take into account your motivation and commitment to succeed and any relevant experience you may have. In addition to this some courses invite applicants to interview and may ask for a portfolio of appropriate work, and this forms part of the application process.

Mature StudentsA considerable number of our student body is made up of students 21 and over. It is never too late to return to study and we welcome applications from mature students. If you do not have the standard entry requirements you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience and therefore we would consider your application on an individual basis. We would take into account your experiences and we may ask you to attend an interview to discuss this in more detail.

DBS ClearanceIn addition to academic entry requirements, if you are accepted onto any course where you may conduct a placement or come into contact with young people or vulnerable adults (for example Early Childhood Studies) you will be required to have a satisfactory criminal check via the Disclosure Barring Service (the new name for a CRB check). There is normally a charge for completing the DBS disclosure procedure. You should see the individual course entry criteria online for details of which courses require a DBS check.


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Student Finance Students do not need to pay their tuition fees upfrontEligible UK (home) and EU students will be able to borrow the full cost of their tuition fees from the government as a Tuition Fee Loan. This money is paid directly to the College on the student’s behalf, and the student only repays this loan once they have finished university and are earning over £21,000 a year.

Tuition FeesIn 2015, the University Centre will charge a fee of £7,500 per annum for full-time HNC/HND, Foundation Degrees and Degree Courses. The full-time PGCE fee will be £6,000 (amounts are subject to increases in line with inflation in following years). For part-time course fees see the website:

www.blackburn.ac.uk/part-time-fees

Tuition Fee Loans• Eligible students (Home/EU) will be able

to borrow the full cost of tuition from the government in the form of a Tuition Fee Loan.

Government SupportGovernment support for living costs is available to UK (home) students in the form of a Maintenance Grant and a Maintenance Loan.

Maintenance Grants • Students from households with an income

of up to £25,000 per annum can expect to qualify for a grant of £3,387 per annum

• Students from households with an income of between £25,000 and £42,620 per annum can expect to qualify for a grant of between £50 and £3,387

• Maintenance Grants do not need to be paid back, but do reduce the level of Maintenance Loan a student is entitled to.

Maintenance Loans• Up to £5,740 per annum is available for

students who live away from home and study at a university outside of London

• Up to £4,565 per annum will be available for students who live in the family home

• Students under 60 years old from the UK studying their first undergraduate degree, regardless of what their level of household income is, can receive a basic Maintenance Loan.

Special Support GrantThe Special Support Grant replaces the Maintenance Grant for people who, as full time students, can claim income-related benefits. The Special Support Grant is not repayable.

The Special Support Grant is means-tested in the same way as the Maintenance Grant, so it is dependent on household income, however, it does not reduce the amount of Maintenance Loan that the student is entitled to.

Examples of students who may be eligible for the Special Support Grant include: lone (single) parents; students who have a partner who is also a student and one or both of them are responsible for a child or young person under 20 who is in full-time education below higher education level; students who have certain disabilities. Students aged 60+ also receive a Special Support Grant.

Loan RepaymentsThe amount graduates pay each month is related to what a graduate earns and not what a graduate owes.

• Students will only be required to start paying back loans once they have graduated from (or left) university and are earning over £21,000

• For example, if the graduate earns £25,000 per annum they will pay back £30 per month

• Loan repayments will be deducted directly from salary, normally through Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

• Any loans which remain outstanding after 30 years will be written off.

Please call in to see us for help and support with any aspect of Student Finance or contact them on:Tel: 01254 292839Email: [email protected]

Disability Support

Well Being and Mental Health Service Tel: 01254 292269SMS: 07826 671085Email: [email protected]


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At UCBC we promote an Inclusive Culture for Learning. We actively ensure access to all areas for all students. One in five people may be classified as having a disability. If you are that one in five, we are committed to ensuring that any disability you might face should not be a barrier to studying here at the University Centre. As individuals every student matters to us.

A disability may be any condition that has a significant impact upon your day to day life and subsequently your ability to undertake study. If you experience any physical, medical or well being and mental health condition which may impact upon your studies please do not hesitate to contact us so we can explore how best we can support you.

The University Centre selects students on academic and work related criteria so declaring a disability on your UCAS form will not affect your application for a place with us. We would encourage you to contact us as early as possible. Notifying us at the application stage will enable us to take in to consideration your preferred means for communication or to make adjustments for you in accessing our campus, admission interviews or entry tests, accommodation, curriculum , lectures or course assessment.

We can arrange to meet you during the summer or when you start your course, to offer personalised orientation of the campus and our facilities. We can also arrange your support in preparation for enrolment and Freshers’ week and to ensure any personal arrangements such as equipment or evacuation plans are in place.

Even if you have not decided which University to attend, or which course yet, our Advisers are happy to receive your call to facilitate you in making informed decisions about your potential support requirements.

Be assured we are aware that information relating to your health or disability is personal to you. If you choose to disclose a disability we will only share information where it is necessary for the benefit of your studies. We will discuss with you what information you would like to share, with whom and for what purpose.

Inclusive Studies and Disability Services Tel: 01254 292269SMS: 07891481383Email: [email protected]

Well-Being and Mental Health

Did you know around 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during the course of a year?

Changes and pressures in our lifestyle can, at times affect our well-being and mental health. Sometimes knowing that there is an approachable person who you can talk through issues with or who is happy to make the time to listen can make such a difference. At the University Centre at Blackburn College, we offer a Well-Being and Mental Health Service. Our Well-Being and Mental Health support service is available to meet with you in a comfortable environment. If you require access to longer term services/support service they can sign post you to the relevant services and/or facilitate you in making a referral to the appropriate professionals who can support you. Your well-being is important to us. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can begin to support you through your student journey.

Accommodation optionsWhen you apply to Blackburn College or University Centre at Blackburn College it may be that you need somewhere to live during your studies.

With the government choosing to increase university fees, we wanted to make sure we gave you something back.

We have four different accommodation options that will allow you to live either with other students or in your own flat/apartment.

These are: Cathedral Quarter Apartments

Uni Rooms

E-den Lettings

Home-Stay Accommodation

Cathedral Quarter ApartmentsBlackburn College work in partnership with BGSA Ltd to provide a complex of 1 and 2 double bedroomed apartments situated in the Cathedral Quarter area of the town. The apartment buildings, called The Keep and The Gatehouse were built in 2011/12 and provide exceptional fully-furnished accommodation for Blackburn College students.

All the apartments contain a fridge, oven and microwave and each building has access to a free laundry room. Kettles, toasters, irons, ironing boards and hoovers are also provided by the landlord.

All the apartments have white bathroom suites with over the bath showers, some have en-suites. The properties have access to a full time warden/caretaker and an out of hours helpline.www.bgsa.co.uk/student

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Uni RoomsWe also have a limited number of all-inclusive fully furnished flats/rooms available within Blackburn town centre. These are fully managed by a private landlord, but fully supported by Blackburn College. All students will have their own bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. All kitchens contain a fridge, microwave, kettle, oven and washing machine. The shared/communal areas of the flats are cleaned on a weekly basis. Some ‘bedsit’ style accommodation also is available.

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E-den LettingsE-den Lettings also provide a selection of student flat/house shares. Some of which are fully furnished and vary in terms of the equipment that is included; the majority of students opt for furnished flats however the option exists for the College to source unfurnished accommodation for mature students who may already have furniture.

The properties are all recently refurbished and all kitchens contain a fridge, oven and washing machine. Bathroom fixtures and fittings change from one property to the next – some have baths, others have showers, some properties have both. All the properties have meters for gas and electricity. The majority of our private rented accommodation is generally no more than 2-3 miles away from College, based in residential areas and with local transport links nearby.

Home-Stay AccommodationBlackburn College work with a number of host families with whom we have built good relations - you can live as a member of one of these households and the family will welcome you into their home.

During your study period you will have your own bedroom and study area within the household. All utility bills are included with this accommodation and you won’t need to provide towels, bedding or kitchen equipment as that’s all included too! Home stay families expect you to mix with other family members and help out with household chores. Our host families come from a range of backgrounds. You might find that your host family is a family or a single person who has rented out one of their rooms. You might find that your host family has younger children – or a family pet. We will try and match any requirements you might have with your host family.

Accommodation PricesThe prices for different accommodation depend on which residence or option you choose. Please visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/accommodation for more information about specific prices and which utilities are included in the accommodation fees.

Applying for AccommodationWe ask that you apply for your accommodation as soon as you have received an offer from Blackburn College or University Centre at Blackburn College. Applying is quick and easy and requires the completion of only a simple form. This is available online at www.blackburn.ac.uk/accommodation. Once completed, please save a copy and return the form to [email protected]

Getting in touchShould you require more information please contact the Accommodation Liaison Officer on 01254 29 24 23 or by using the email address [email protected]. You will find more information online at www.blackburn.ac.uk/accommodation.


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Our Students’ UnionAs a student at University Centre at Blackburn College you are automatically a member of our Students’ Union.

This means that you are entitled to benefit from all that we offer - and we like to think that we offer quite a lot! Our Students Union office is a hive of activity and we have a dedicated Student Events and Communication Officer who is able to support events and activities you wish to hold or get involved in. Although our Students’ Union is small we try to cater for everyone. We been working closely with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to put on a range of events around Blackburn – these have included live bands, gigs, street parties and club nights at a range of venues.

There’s also a range of clubs and societies you can get involved in. This includes our award-winning football team who are the current champions of the British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) league.

Of course, loads of activities happen to help you settle into life in Higher Education too. Our Freshers Fair gets bigger and better every year and there are always loads of stalls to check out. Before you start at University Centre at Blackburn College you’ll be sent a Fresher’s

Guide which will be your first point of call to find out about all the activities that will take place in those all important first few weeks.

When it comes to evening entertainment there’s plenty going on in and around Blackburn. A stone’s throw from the College is King George’s Hall. The venue regularly plays host to gigs and comedy acts. Recent acts have included Rob Brydon, Jason Manford and as well as Inbetweener’s star Simon Bird’s own comedy gameshow.

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Around and about The Curve Restaurant & StarbucksThe Curve is University Centre at Blackburn College’s student restaurant. Serving into the evening, the restaurant serves a variety of foods from cold sandwiches to hot Paninis, hot daily specials as well as a cold salad bar.

The Curve is a great place to relax in-between classes too – you’ll be able to grab a coffee and use one of the PCs in the Cyber Cafe area. The Curve is also where you’ll find your Students’ Union and Starbucks. A range of menu options are available for students with dietary requirements and Halal options are available.

ShoppingSituated in the town-centre, Blackburn College enjoys a great central location and has many shops on the doorstep. From Primark to Debenhams, BHS to H&M there are many shops in the town-centre for you to indulge in retail therapy.

There’s also a brand-new shopping centre with a large Primark and all the other stores you’d expect to find. There are three nearby supermarkets: Morrisons, Asda and Tesco as well as a large and award-winning market.


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The development contains swimming pool, gym, fitness suite and all the facilities you would expect in a new development of this kind.

If watching the action rather than taking part is more your bag, there are numerous opportunities. It goes without saying you’ll have to visit Blackburn Rovers during your time at University Centre at Blackburn College, but Burnley Football Club, in the Premier League and Bolton Wanderers are but a short journey away too.

If you want to travel slightly further, Manchester United and Manchester City’s grounds can be reached in less than an hour by car. University Centre at Blackburn College has its own football team – when you first arrive you’ll be able to speak to your Students’ Union reps about how you can get involved. If rugby rather than football is more for you – then you can get to Wigan to watch Wigan Warriors or Wigan Rugby Union Football Club within half an hour.

SportWhen you study at University Centre at Blackburn College you get to enjoy all manner of sports facilities on your doorstep including a brand new sports and leisure complex set to open in 2015.

Blackburn is proud to host the only international ice-skating arena locally. As well as being able to take to the ice yourself, you’ll be able to see the Blackburn Hawks ice-hockey team in action. Matches usually take place regularly and offer a really interesting alternative to football or rugby if you’ve never been to an ice-hockey match before. There’s also many other activities going on locally you’ll be able to get involved in.

If all this sounds too much like hard work, then why not take the opportunity to visit Blackburn’s Megabowl complex. With more than plenty of lanes, the complex offers great discounts to all students. You’ll just need your NUS card and a bunch of friends to show off in front of! Whatever the level of your interest in sport and exercise, you can be sure there’ll always be something for you to get involved in.

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These are artist’s impressions of Blackburn Sport and Leisure Centre set to open in 2015 built in conjunction with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.


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You’ll have questions like: what subject do I want to study? But also in what form? Part-time or full-time? How many days a week can you spare?

University Centre at Blackburn College offers a range of timetable situations to help you to plan your home and your professional life, with your study in order to succeed.

To help you understand what your timetable might look like we’ve put together some different timetable options so you can see what full-time and part-time study might look like. This is to help you understand the commitment you may have to make.

What will my timetable look like?Enrolling at University is an important step in your life. Indeed, it is the moment to make decisive choices for your future.

Of course, you’ll have to do work in your own time at home or through private study yourself too.

Please note that these schedules are only examples to give you an idea of how your week may look – each course has a specific timetable and our Admissions team will be able to help you more.

Below are some examples of when you might be expected to be in classes, depending on whether you choose to study full or part-time.

In this example, a real-life one from a Sports degree programme, you could study as well as work part-time and certainly may find you are able to work in the afternoons as the majority of timetabled sessions take place in the morning. You’ll also see there are no sessions on a Thursday and a Friday.

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Your Route to Enrolment

ApplicationApply through www.UCAS.com. Our institution code is B40 and you’ll find our range of courses under ‘Blackburn College’.

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InterviewFor some courses, depending on your experience, we may invite you for an interview. This will be informal and is an opportunity to look around our £65 million student village.

OfferWe’ll issue you an offer of a place on a course depending on your application and/or outcome of your interview.

AcceptanceYou confirm the offer of a place so that we know you’re coming in September. Do not delay in accepting your offer.

EnrolmentWe’ll write to you in August to confirm the date and time of your enrolment and first classes in September 2015.

Student FinanceDon’t delay in applying for Student Finance - the sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll have all your finances in place at the start of your course.

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Documents

University Centre at Blackburn College Prospectus 2015