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Higher Education Prospectus
2018/19
Our degrees are awarded by the
University of Sussex, one of the
top universities in the UK* Contents
Our campus is in the centre of
Our Fees are only £6,000 per
03 Welcome
Croydon, just 2 minutes from East
year compared with over £9,000
Croydon rail station
charged by most universities
05 Why study at UCC
07 Why come to Croydon?
09 Student Services
We pride ourselves on providing
Our provision is quality assured
and commended by the Quality
11 Stay Near Go Far
small group teaching, typically Assurance Agency (QAA)**
15-20 students per group
12 Fees and Funding
Our tutors are well qualified
13 Not Yet Qualified?
with great professional and
commercial experience 15 Prepare For Your Future
Croydon offers excellent facilities for shopping and entertainment
including the newly opened Boxpark, next to East Croydon Station.
19 Degree Courses 19—24
25—32
Business
Criminology, Psychology
and Social Justice
* The LLB qualifying law degree is awarded by London Metropolitan University 33—40 Law
** www.qaa.ac.uk 41—62 Croydon School of Art
63—70 Early Childhood Studies
71—80 Public Health and
Social Care
OPEN EVENTS 83 Professional Courses 84—88
89—94
Construction and
building services
Education
We have a number of Open Events throughout the year where
you can come and find out more, meet some of the tutors and
get a tour of our facilities. You can register in advance by
visiting www.croydon.ac.uk/open
OPEN DAY EVENTS 95 How to Apply
Wednesday 11 October 2017 3.30-6pm
Register
Saturday 11 November 2017 10am-1pm now 97 Contact & Useful
Information
Thursday 22nd March 2018 3.30-6pm
Wednesday 27th June 2018 3.30-6pm
Prospectus 2018/19 | 2
Welcome Welcome to University Centre Croydon commended good practice including our (UCC). I am delighted that you are approach to employability. considering studying with us. Education There are other strong reasons why you can be life changing and has a huge should study at UCC, one of which is that impact on our lives, providing us with the majority of our degree programmes opportunities we wouldn’t have otherwise. are validated by the University of Sussex, At UCC, one of the largest and most one of the best universities in the United well established colleges providing Kingdom and Europe. You will also see higher education in London and South that our tuition fees are very competitive. East England, we are very proud of the We are proud to have a diverse range success of our students, the quality of of students at UCC and whatever your our teaching, the support we provide and age, background or qualifications, we are the excellent facilities and resources in sure that we can help you to realise your the centre of Croydon. In 2014, just after aspirations. Ofsted judged the college to be good I look forward to welcoming you as a with outstanding features our higher student of University Centre Croydon. education was assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as fully meeting Frances Wadsworth UK academic standards with four areas of Principal and Chief Executive 3 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 4
Why Study at UCC?
Quality of Teaching Small Groups Continuous Improvement Expert Tutors
In 2014 the QAA, responsible for assuring We pride ourselves on providing small All of our courses are regularly reviewed Our tutors are academically well qualified
the quality of higher education in the UK, group teaching and small tutorial by external examiners, our teaching with great professional and commercial
found that UCC fully met the standards groups, which is very different from the team and by students to ensure that experience. They support you not only to
and expectations of higher education experience at many other universities. they continue to meet academic and achieve your best on your programme but
provision. The QAA review team further Our commended tutorial system provides professional standards and prepare you also help you to develop the skills that will
found the following examples of good individual support to ensure that you are for employment and the next stage of make you more attractive to employers.
practice at UCC: on track and benefit from the regular your career.
— The high quality and level of support guidance of your tutors. Outstanding facilities
provided for non-standard entry Individual Support The University Centre provides some
students during the admissions Career Focused Here at UCC we pride ourselves on the of the best study facilities in London.
process and the early stages of We are committed to improving your support and individual attention we give UCC offers a state-of-the-art Learning
their programme. career opportunities through the to everybody. You will get to know your Resource Centre, and library, lecture
— The consistent and highly accessible programmes we offer. That is why we lecturers, and will see them individually theatres and social learning spaces
support provided for students through develop your employability skills and on a regular basis. All students have designed to encourage self-directed and
the tutorial system, which makes a bring employers into UCC to meet you to individual reviews with their personal group study opportunities.
significant contribution to facilitating ensure you have the best career options tutor at least three times a year. Before
The dedicated higher education learning
student achievment. on graduation. this review, the full teaching team will
space is designed to help you study in a
— The strategic approach that embeds have met to discuss how well things are
sociable environment. There are study
employability across higher education Best Value going, and to identify what you need
pods for group collaborations and a soft
provision. We offer degree programmes validated to do in order to improve your grades.
seating area for relaxed discussions. We
— Comprehensive information contained by a top UK university at a price that is You and the tutor then agree a plan of
also provide open access I.T areas.
in University Centre Croydon very competitive and less than many action to make this happen, and this is
handbooks, which students consult prospective students imagine. We discussed regularly throughout the year in
regularly and find to be very useful and believe that our pricing increases access a supportive and constructive way.
highly effective. to higher education to many whilst not
compromising on quality and
student experience.
Only £6,000 per year
Small classes with just 15–20
students on average
85% of students in work or further
study 6 months after graduating
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Why Come to Croydon?
Excellent Location
UCC is in the centre of Croydon which has
excellent transport connections to the
rest of Greater London and the South East
of England.
Croydon is one of the UK’s largest
commercial centres and has been a focus
for shopping in the South East since the
13th century when Surrey Street Market
was first established.
Croydon is ranked highly in the UK retail
rankings and is well known for its busy
retail facilities. The local economy is
thriving and a huge £1 billion shopping
centre developed by Westfield
Hammerson will transform the town
centre and bring further economic
prosperity to the area. Another added
benefit is that the cost of living is lower
than in many other parts of London whilst
the services and entertainment facilities
are highly rated.
Croydon has a large variety of restaurants,
brasseries, bistros and cafes offering
cuisine from around the world. The
greatest concentration is in the town
centre, where the thriving night-time
London’s best connected Borough The London Overground tube line links economy attracts 20,000 people every
University Centre Croydon is situated up to West Croydon train station, creating weekend to its wide range of bars,
in the centre of Croydon, a thriving direct connections to Whitechapel, nightclubs and traditional pubs. As
multicultural centre with strong African, Shoreditch and Hoxton ensuring London’s ‘third city’, Croydon offers a
Caribbean and Asian influences and links Croydon’s reputation as London’s best rich artistic heritage as well as providing
with many other ethnic communities. connected borough. opportunities for a varied and vibrant
Croydon has one of the largest social life.
As well as providing unrivalled transport
populations in London, with over 330,000
links and huge retail offerings, Croydon A branch of Boxpark, the world’s first
residents.
boasts more green space than most pop-up mall, opened in October 2016 and
Croydon is very well connected and neighbouring boroughs with over is situated directly opposite the Univesity
transport links to UCC are second to none. 120 parks. Centre – fusing the concepts of the
Trains, trams and buses stop right outside modern street food market and placing
the University Centre. Central London is local and global brands side by side, to
only 12 minutes away by train, and it takes create a unique shopping and dining
just 15 minutes to get to Gatwick Airport. destination.
Croydon also has London’s only tram
network, transporting over 276 million Our central location means the bars, shops,
people a year. restaurants and leisure facilities that Croydon
has to offer are right on your doorstep.
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Student Services
Learning Support Accommodation
Our Learning Support Service (Study The Student Advice team also provides
Plus) provides support, advice and
guidance for students with a wide range
of learning difficulties and disabilities.
accommodation advice to our students.
The team liaises with private landlords to
help our students to find the most suitable
45,000 +
We support students in a variety of
ways and are committed to providing an
accommodation.
Physical books
inclusive education in a safe and Careers
positive environment. The Next Steps team provides
information, advice and guidance on all
If you have a disability or need learning
support you may require access to
additional information to facilitate you in
making the right decision. Our website
aspects of career planning and career
decision making. 5,000 +
(www.croydon.ac.uk/ucc) provides
During your studies at UCC there will
be opportunities to meet employers to
Electronic books
further information and should help you
talk about careers available and some
understand what we can offer. As we
of our courses include extended work
aim to provide a personalised service, we
placements.
welcome all enquiries no matter how small
so please do not hesitate to contact our
Study Plus services, where a member of
our team will be happy to discuss your
Students are given opportunities to
enable their development of skills for
100,000 +
needs in person. We offer a range of
work, enhancing CVs, career and future
study prospects. Students will have
Journal titles online
services to support you across all areas
opportunities to take part in extended
of university life, with specialist support
social projects and volunteering that will
available for students with disabilities.
provide valuable transferrable skills and
Student Advice Service
The team offers a support service that
can help students with a range of issues
make you stand out to employers.
1 million +
including accommodation advice,
financial advice and assistance, complex
Library and Learning Resources
The library offers a comprehensive range
TV & Radio
residency issues, social issues, health
issues and emotional distress. The Student
of resources, available both in print and
electronic format. Subject librarians offer
programmes
personalised one-to-one consultations
Advice team can also provide support in
and training on how to make the most of
the following areas:
the resources available to you. There is
also the option to attend group and class
Advice and Advocacy
research skills sessions which will help you
The team has experience of working with
to get the most out of your course.
all kinds of problems ranging from sudden
and unexpected distress to long-standing UCC has its own learning environment
issues. They offer advice, support and can which provides learning materials
in some cases advocate for students on a and resources for all higher education
range of issues including accommodation, programmes to enable students to make
residency, and legal issues. In some cases the most of their independent study time.
they can also refer students to specialised Photography, video, multimedia studios
external agencies for assistance. and specialist production areas are
also available.
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Stay Near, Go Far Fees and Funding
Level 3 Progression Guaranteed Offer Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) for
Many of our students are so satisfied with
their Level 3 course at Croydon College
As a Croydon College student you
are guaranteed an offer of a place at
“You only start UK Students
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
that they choose to continue to study University Centre Croydon! provides extra financial help to UK Higher
with us at University Centre Croydon. Lots
of our college level courses fit well with
If you are currently studying a Level
3 course at Croydon College we will
paying back Education students to allow them to
meet the extra costs of studying as a
the degree level courses on offer at UCC
so you’ll find there is a smooth transition
guarantee you an offer on our UCC
Foundation Degree and Honours
your loan when direct result of a mental health condition,
disability or Specific Learning Difficulty
between Level 3 and starting your degree. Degree courses. (SpLD). It is a non-repayable grant based
As a UCC student you will have access to
extra facilities such as the Social Learning
All you have to do is apply for your course
you’re earning on need, not income.
in the normal way and we will write The DSA is usually administered to Higher
Space, common room and UCC library.
Over the course of your time at Croydon
back to confirm our offer to you. Please
read the ‘How to Apply’ section in this
over £21,000 per Education students by whomever is
supplying the funding for your course. So,
College you will have the chance to meet
people already studying at UCC and find
prospectus for details of how to apply and
you can pop into Study Plus Next Steps
year.” if you’re eligible for a student loan or fees
through Student Finance England you
out more about the range of opportunities for help with your application. should apply for the DSA direct to them.
there are on offer and to discover that The application process can take a few
We are committed to making our higher
staying local for university can have many weeks so it’s important to start it as soon
education programmes accessible and
advantages. UCC offers the opportunity as possible. However, it is always best to
cost effective. We have, therefore, set our
to get a top quality University of Sussex talk to us first as we can help you with
fees for full-time students in 2018/2019 at
degree without the conventional London your application and any assessment you
just £6,000 per year which is significantly
price tag so studying locally can be might need.
less than the £9,000 per year or more
both financially rewarding and a career *Your guaranteed place will be subject to you meeting
that most universities charge. You may get help with the costs of:
enhancing option. the entry criteria for the individual course.
— Specialist equipment or computer
The important thing to remember is that
software.
the tuition fee loan scheme means that
— A specialist support tutor.
you pay none of these fees up front.
— Extra travel costs you have to pay
There are a range of government loans
because of your disability.
and grants to pay for your studies as
— Other costs, like photocopying or
well as to support you with things like
printer cartridges.
accommodation and living expenses while
you study.
Further information on students loans and
Any loans – for fees or living costs – will grants
only be paid back when you are working For further information you can visit the
and earning over £21,000 per year. Make Your Future Happen website:
You will repay just 9% of anything you www.gov.uk/student-finance
earn above £21,000. For example, if you
are earning £25,000 you will repay just Please note fees for international students
£30 per month. Anything left outstanding may vary - please refer to our website for
from your loan will be written off after details:
30 years. www.croydon.ac.uk/international
For individual advice please contact our
Student Advice team on:
020 8686 5700
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Not Yet Qualified? If you do not have the qualifications to study for a degree yet we offer Access to Higher Education courses which are for people like you. These courses, which can be studied full-time in one year, lead directly in to higher education. For further information contact our admissions team: 020 8760 5934, admissions@croydon.ac.uk, www.croydon.ac.uk They offer a range of subjects including: Nursing Social Work Business Management and Law Criminology & Psychology Teacher Training 13 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 14
Prepare For Your Future Employers look for more than just a degree. They want to employ applicants who have taken full advantage of the opportunities offered to them and who have a broad and intriguing CV. That’s why it’s so important to make the most of your time with us. We offer you opportunities to build your CV through activities including volunteering that will help you stand out from the crowd. 15 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 16
University of Sussex
validated courses
14 Business
BA (Hons) Business with Finance
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business with Marketing
BA (Hons) Business with Law
22 Criminology, Psychology
and Social Justice
BA (Hons) Criminology, Psychology and Social Justice
28 Croydon School of Art
BA (Hons) Digital Arts: Games and Animation
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
BA (Hons) Film and Screen Arts
BA (Hons) Fine Art Practice
BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Photographic Practice
BA (Hons) Visual Communication
FdA Fashion Design, Pattern Cutting & Construction
FdA Film Production
60 Early Childhood
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
64 Public Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree (FdA) Public Health and Social Care
BA (Hons) Public Health and Social Care (top up)
Full partner of the
University of Sussex
17 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 18Business
University Centre Croydon has been offering undergraduate
courses in Business for over 30 years.
Our focus is developing your BA (Hons) Business and Management -
understanding of your specialism, its (Subject to validation)
connections to the workplace and the Full time: 3 years
skills, attributes and abilties that will
enable you to achieve your goals. The
business courses, with their balance of
theoretical and practical studies will
prepare you for your career.
Full partner of the
19 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 20BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business and
Management
Course title: Entry requirements Course highlights
BA (Hons) Business and Management A minimum of 80 UCAS points from AS/ This is a vocational degree, designed
“We learned and grew
A2 level (must include at least one A2) or to equip you for a career in industry, so much, developing
other equivalent advanced level course; commerce or the public sector.
UCAS code: or BTEC National Award/ Certificate/ The course will provide you with a
both academic and
Institution Code: C92 Diploma in a related subject; or a pass in detailed understanding of business employability skills.
Full time: N100 a relevant Access to HE qualification; or models and marketing principles and
other UK/Oversees Level 3 qualifications, how to apply them.
The subjects covered
Awarding body: recognised by UCC as equivalent to the
The core philosophy of the degree is
were all relevent to a
Students who complete the course above.
successfully will receive their degree
the provision of a vocationally relevent rapidly changing business
education combined with academic
from University of Sussex In addition we require a pass in English
rigour, which will prepare graduates
environment. The level of
Language at GCSE at grade C or above,
or an equivalent; or another qualification
for careers in Business, Management, presentation and IT skills
Duration: Marketing or Finance. Students will
Full time - 3 years
which UCC recognises as equivalent to
study internationalisation, corporate
required were essential
the above, are required.
social responsibilty, business ethics, for anyone seeking
Mature applicants may be considered on Europe, planning and decision-making,
Academic Year 2018/2019:
relevant experience without having the entrepreneurship, organisational and
employment either as a
Monday 17th September 2018 to
Friday 24th May 2019
required tariff points. sectoral change, together with essential business person or as an
emplyability skills.
International students should have an entrepreneur. And it
Fees: IELTS score of 6.0. This is a broad-based business degrees,
Full time £6000 per year ideal if you wish to keep your career
was enjoyable!”
For more details please refer to our
International students should refer to options open. The course develops an Christine,
website.
our website in-depth and integrated understanding BA (Hons) Business and Management
of the main business functions, within a
The following course related costs are contemporary, international context.
not included in the fee: We welcome entrants from a wide
The cost of books you may wish to variety of academic and professional
purchase, printing costs and minimal backgrounds. It is not necessary to have
cost of subsidised trips. studied business previously, but good
communication and numerical skills are
essential, together with enthusiasm,
commitment and a genuine interest in
the subject area.
21 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 22BA (Hons) Business and Management BA (Hons) Business and Management
Students are supported and encouraged Business and Management - Module map
Whether you want a career to become independent learners with
with a multinational, a small appropriate study skills and an increasing Year 1
ability to employ research skills. Semester 1 Semester 2
local company or to start your You will be able to access our excellent, — Skills for Business and Management — Business, Finance and the Economy
own business, you can gain modern lecture theatres, seminar rooms 20 credits 20 credits
and IT suites as well as our fantastic — Introduction to Business Law — People Management 20 credits
the skills and qualifications to library and learning resource centre with 20 credits — Principles of Marketing 20 credits
enable you to achieve your a dedicated UCC floor and social study — Organisations, Markets and the
spaces. The Business team are highly Economy 20 credits
ambitions. qualified and have a passion for business
and entrepreneurship combined with
The course will suit individuals with an
extensive industrial experience. Year 2
ambition to start their own business or
Semester 1 Semester 2
pursue a career in management, finance
— International Business and — Management and Organisational
or marketing.
Globalisation 20 credits Behaviour 20 credits
— Planning and Making Decisions — Entrepreneurship 20 credits
Teaching and learning Assessment
20 credits — Marketing Management/ or
Students are assessed by a combination
— Introduction to Financial Management Accounting
Teaching of coursework, examination and in class
Management/ or Brand Management 20 credits
You are taught by a combination of assessment. The approximate distribution
20 credits
lectures and seminars of assesment is as follows:
At level 4 you should expect to have 13 Years 1, 2 and 3
hours per week of timetabled classes Course work 70%
Year 3
comprising lecturers, seminars and a Written Examination 30 %
Semester 1 Semester 2
tutorial.
— Strategy in Action 20 credits — Managing Change 20 credits
Feedback
— International Management 20 credits — Contemporary Issues in Management
Independent Learning You will receive written feedback on
20 credits
In addition to class contact hours you will all practice and formal assessments
Year long
be expected to undertake independent undertaken by coursework. Feedback
— Management Enterprise Project
learning through self-study. Typically, on examination performance is available
40 credits
this will involve reading journals and upon request from the Academic Leader.
books, working on individual and group Feedback is intended to help you learn
assignments, researching in the library and improve your performance and you
and preparing presentations. are encouraged to discuss your feedback
with your module tutor. We aim to provide
Overall Workload written feedback on practice assessments
Your overall workload consists of contact within 10 working days and on formal
hours, about 15 hours of independent assessments within 15 working days.
study weekly, assessment activity and
any visits or field trips. You should expect Timetables
to study about 10 hours for every credit Timetables are normally available two
awarded (120 credits per year). weeks before the start of the academic
year. Please note that while we make
every effort to ensure that timetables are
as student-friendly as possible, scheduled
classes can take place on any day of the
week, Monday to Friday.
23 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 24Criminology, Psychology
and Social Justice
Through studying the Criminology, Psychology, and
Social Justice course, you will acquire knowledge and
understanding of the role and character of governing systems
of justice, law and order, and social control in the modern
state.
BA (Hons) Criminology, Psychology and
Social Justice
Full time: 3 years
Full partner of the
25 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 26BA (Hons) Criminology, Psychology and Social Justice
BA (Hons) Criminology,
Psychology and Social Justice
Course title: Entry requirements Course highlights
BA (Hons) Criminology, Psychology A minimum of 80 UCAS points from AS/ The aim of the Criminology, Psychology,
“There is strong evidence
and Social Justice A2 level (must include at least one A2) or and Social Justice (CPSJ) degree of the development of
other equivalent advanced level course; course at UCC is to produce graduates
UCAS code: or BTEC National Award/ Certificate/ equipped with the critical attributes
employability skills which
Institution Code: C92 Diploma in a related subject; or a pass in of flexibility and practised knowledge are embedded in the higher
Course Code: 2H60 a relevant Access to HE qualification; or in order that they may realise their
other UK/Oversees Level 3 qualifications, potential as reflective practitioners
education provision.”
QAA,
Awarding body: recognised by UCC as equivalent to the within public, civil society, and third-
May 2014
Students who complete the course above. sector bodies.
successfully will receive their degree
from University of Sussex In addition we require a pass in English UCC specialises in providing a
A variety of methods of teaching are
Language at GCSE at grade C or above, supportive learning environment
used to accommodate a range of styles
or an equivalent; or another qualification through the course structure and the
Duration: of learning and subject matters. The
which UCC recognises as equivalent to small group seminars in which you
Full time: 3 years emphasis is on supporting students to
the above, are required. will participate. Your personal tutor
develop the knowledge, understanding
will provide you with academic and
Mature applicants may be considered on and skills associated with improving
Academic Year 2018/2019: personal support in the development
relevant experience without having the learning and performance. The
Monday 17th September 2018 to of your learning over the course of
required tariff points. learning and teaching strategies
Friday 24th May 2019 your time at UCC.
employed on the programme aim to
International students should have an
You will receive excellent tuition and develop intellectual and vocational,
Fees: IELTS score of 6.0.
academic/pastoral support from those transferable, practical knowledge,
Full time £6000 per year
For more details please refer to our who are actively researching in areas applied a relevant range of contexts
International students should refer to
website. of criminology, psychology, and social underpinning career development and
our website
justice such as gang crime, psychology educational progression.
of childhood, and gender identity
The following course related costs are
using innovative teaching methods Employability skills are embedded in the
not included in the fee:
that are proven to enable adults to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
The cost of books you may wish to
learn more eff ectively. A number of core modules bear the
purchase, printing costs and minimal
responsibility for the delivery of PDP
cost of subsidised trips. There are opportunities to evaluate
activities at successive levels – Crime
and use empirical evidence in relation
and the Criminal Justice System
to topics such as slave trade and
(CPJ413), Volunteering and Personal and
childhood by visiting museums and
Professional Development (CPJ522), and
workshops dedicated to the history of
at Level 6, Conflict Resolution (CPJ623).
these subjects.
By level, these focus on presentation (L4),
In the work placement module you attributes of employability/professional
will have the opportunity to apply practice (L5), practical conflict resolution
theory and research skills to a practical skills (L6).
situation by working in an organisation
dealing with those who are aff ected As valuable learning opportunities,
by crime. students attend regular educational trips
and shared social experiences such as
museums, external lectures and others
where students encounter and explore
novel things inauthentic settings.
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It is our intention that through studying Teaching and Learning Feedback
the CPSJ programme you will:
...you will acquire knowledge “You will receive written feedback on
— Aquire knowledge of the role and and understanding of the role Teaching all practice and formal assessments
character of governing systems of At level 4 you should expect to have 13 undertaken by coursework. Feedback
administration of justice, law and order
and character of governing hours per week of timetabled classes on examination performance is available
and social control in the modern state - systems of justice, law and comprising lectures, seminars and a upon request from the Academic Leader.
including the organisations of policing, tutorial. Feedback is intended to help you learn
probation, third-sector intervention,
order, and social control in the and improve your performance and you
prisons and related regimes of mental modern state. Independent Learning are encouraged to discuss your feedback
health and welfare - and to understand In addition to class contact hours you will with your module tutor. We aim to provide
the complex impacts of these in be expected to undertake independent written feedback on practice assessments
society. learning through self-study. Typically, within 10 working days and on formal
— Contextualise the causes of crime — Reflect on the ways in which normative this will involve reading journals and assessments within 15 working days.”
and criminality in connection with moral, intellectual and legal definitions books, working on individual and group
prevailing attitudes to offenders and of the ‘social problem’ of deviancy assignments, researching in the library Timetables
victims, using the conceptual tools contribute to the production and and preparing presentations. “Timetables are normally available two
of sociology, psychology and critical reproduction of cultural stereotypes of weeks before the start of the academic
legal studies to investigate common crime and criminalised behaviours. Overall Workload year. Please note that while we make
responses, corrections and various — Demonstrate reasoned appreciation of Your overall workload consists of contact every effort to ensure that timetables are
policy initiatives. how academic debates affect policy hours, about 15 hours of independent as student-friendly as possible, scheduled
— Develop a critical perspective among and institutional activity throughout study weekly, assessment activity and classes can take place on any day of the
the key themes, issues and approaches the affiliated fields of criminal justice, any visits or field trips. You should expect week, Monday to Friday.”
comprising the field of criminology, mental health and welfare and to study about 10 hours for every credit
taking-up a considered position in therefore develop a capability to relate awarded (120 credits per year).
respect of theoretical and therapeutic theory to professional practice.
alternatives - notably in interpreting — Integrate a range of intellectual skills Assessment
the psychic effects upon multi- and the creative ability in order to Students are assessed by a combination
ethnic subjects of the fragmentary undertake independant research of coursework, presentation and
experiences of chaos ensued by the project work at an honours level. examination.
breaking of social norms, migrancy — Evaluate and use empirical evidence The distribution of marks is
and inferiorisation, arising as structural accurately and objectively. You will approximately as follows:
symptoms of this metropolitian age. also develop a variety of practical and
— Consider as alternatives to customary transferable skills which will enhance Year 1
frameworks how universal ideals career prospects as a reflective Coursework (including Essays & Case
of social justice - secured through practitioner in a professional workplace Studies) 75%
legally codified protection of civil environment through a series of Presentation 25%
and human rights - may influence stimulating modules.
conventional understanding of ‘crime — Apply the skills of practised scholarship Year 2
and punishment’, including the policy in demonstration of an autonomous Coursework (including Case Studies and
priorities and resources devoted to attitude and approach in subsequent Reports) 92%
agencies of policing, regulation and professional engagement. Examination 8%
social control. — Acquire critical thinking skills via
— Reflect on personal value systems, inquiry, research and tailor made deep Year 3
acknowledge alternative value systems, learning and reflection activities. Coursework (including Essays, Projects
and examine/discuss their impact on and Dissertation) 100%
data interpretation and policy making.
29 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 30BA (Hons) Criminology, Psychology and Social Justice
Criminology, Psychology and Social Justice - Module map
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
— Introduction to Psychology 20 credits — Construction of Childhood 20 credits
— Sociological Imagination 20 credits — Identity, Difference and Belonging
— Crime and the Criminal Justice System 20 credits
20 credits — Psychosocial Explanations of Criminal
Behaviour 20 credits
Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
— Folk Devils and Moral Panic 20 credits — Research Methods 20 credits
— Drugs, Crime and Social Justice — The City, Real and Imagined
20 credits 20 credits
— White Collar Crime 20 credits — Volunteering and Professional
Development 20 credits
Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
— Clinical and Cultural Studies of Trauma — Conflict Resolution 20 credits
20 credits — Dissertation 20 credits
— Dissertation (Proposal) 20 credits — Globalisation and Multiculturalism
— War and Political Violence 20 credits 20 credits
31 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 32Law
The aim of the LLB course at UCC is to produce graduates
equipped with the critical attributes of flexibility and practised
knowledge in order that they may realise their potential as
reflective practitioners within the industry.
LLB (Hons) Law
Full time: 3 years
33 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 34LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law
Course title: Entry requirements Course highlights
LLB (Hons) Law A minimum of 80 UCAS points from AS/ UCC specialises in providing a supportive
A2 level (must include at least one A2) or learning environment through the course
UCAS code: other equivalent advanced level course; structure and the small group seminars in
Institution Code: C92 or BTEC National Award/ Certificate/ which you will participate. Your personal
Course Code: M100 Diploma in a related subject; or a pass in tutor will provide you with academic and
a relevant Access to HE qualification; or personal support in the development of
Awarding body:
other UK/Oversees Level 3 qualifications, your learning over the course of your
“Students who complete the course
recognised by UCC as equivalent to the time at UCC.
successfully will receive their degree
above.
from London Metropolitan University” You will receive excellent tuition and
academic/pastoral support from
In addition we require a pass in English
Duration: experienced barristers, solicitors, and
Language at GCSE at grade C or above,
Full time: 2 years legal academics using innovative teaching
or an equivalent; or another qualification
methods that have proven to enable our
which UCC recognises as equivalent to
students to learn more effectively.
Academic Year 2018/2019: the above, are required.
Monday 17th September 2018 to You will be able to take part in mooting,
Mature applicants may be considered on
Friday 24th May 2019 debating, and clinical legal education and
relevant experience without having the
there is an opportunity to do an optional
required tariff points.
Fees: work placement assessed module; all of
Full time £6000 per year International students should have an which will enhance your employability
International students should refer to IELTS score of 6.0. skills. There is a programme of workshops
our website where industry professionals will talk
For more details please refer to our
about their chosen pathways and give
website.
The following course related costs are you the opportunity to explore potential
not included in the fee: careers within different public and private
The cost of books you may wish to sector employments.
purchase, subject specific equipment
and materials required for the practical The aim of the LLB course at UCC is
elements of your coursework and to produce graduates equipped with
additional printing costs. the critical attributes of flexibility and
practised knowledge in order that they
may realise their potential as reflective
practitioners within the industry.
Success on this Qualifying Law Degree
(QLD) will enable you to apply for the
further legal vocational courses required
to become either a solicitor or barrister,
enter legal practice as a legal executive
or paralegal, or apply for employment
requiring an academic undergraduate
degree where skills of analysis and
practical problem solving are required.
35 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 36LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Law
Teaching and Learning Feedback
Our LLB (Hons) course is a full, Qualifying Law Degree (QLD). “You will receive written feedback on
While the content of the course is typical of any QLD, with Teaching all practice and formal assessments
At level 4 you should expect to have 13 undertaken by coursework. Feedback
smaller class sizes we aim to provide an exceptionally high hours of timetabled classes comprising on examination performance is available
level of individual student support unrivalled by many other lectures, seminars, workshops and upon request from the Academic Leader.
tutorials. Feedback is intended to help you learn
institutions, and access to pro bono and legal voluntary work and improve your performance and you
to prepare you for possible legal careers. Independent Learning are encouraged to discuss your feedback
In addition to class contact hours you will with your module tutor. We aim to provide
We aim to provide you with detailed gain knowledge and understanding be expected to undertake independent written feedback on practice assessments
knowledge and understanding of legal of complex legal, social, and ethical learning through self-study. Typically, within 10 working days and on formal
rules and their contexts and develop your issues. Thus providing you with the skills this will involve reading journals and assessments within 15 working days.”
employability skills which will prepare you required to progress within the legal books, working on individual and group
for a range of legal and non-legal careers. profession or to transfer to other careers assignments, researching in the library Timetables
You will also gain experience in practical such as local or central government, and preparing presentations and revising “Timetables are normally available two
legal research and problem-solving. journalism, or company secretarial work. for examinations. weeks before the start of the academic
year. Please note that while we make
You should have good written and Throughout the course you will study the
Overall Workload every effort to ensure that timetables are
spoken English and a willingness to seven foundations of legal knowledge:
Your overall workload consists of contact as student-friendly as possible, scheduled
argue points from different perspectives, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Public Law,
hours, about 15 hours of independent classes can take place on any day of the
whatever your personal opinion. A Legal System, Law of Torts, Property
study weekly , assessment activity and week, Monday to Friday.”
commitment to continuous study which Law, European Union Law, and Equity
any visits or field trips. You should expect
will require at least 24 hours a week and Trusts.
to study about 10 hours for every credit
private study in addition to lecture
You will also study seven optional awarded (120 credits per year).
and tutorial time. A willingness and
modules which allow you to pursue your
enthusiasm for involvement in the wider
own interests in areas such as Evidence Assessment
aspects of student life, such as the
and Advocacy, Litigation Practice, Family Students are assessed by a combination
Student Law Society and pro bono work
and Child Law, or Company Law. of coursework and examination. The
will enrich your time studying with us.
distribution of marks is as follows:
The seven foundations of legal
This course will enable you to gain and
knowledge must be taken and passed for
develop your skills of cognitive analysis, Year 1
students to gain a QLD.
practical and professional skills, and Coursework 75%
Written Examination 25 %
Year 2
Coursework 50%
Written Examination 50%
Year 3
Coursework 75%
Written Examination 25%
37 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 38LLB (Hons) Law Law - Module map Year 1 Year Long — Law of Contract 30 credits — Law of Tort 30 credits — Criminal Law 30 credits — Legal Systems 30 credits Year 2 Year Long — Public Law 30 credits — Property Law 30 credits — European Law 30 credits — Optional module choice 30 credits Options include but are not limited to Evidence and Advocacy (30), Employment and Equality Law (30), Medical Law. Year 3 — Equity and Trusts 30 credits — Dissertation/or Extended Essay 30/15 credits — Optional module choice 75/60 credits Options include but are not limited to Family Law (30), Company Law (30), Landlord and Tenant (30), Civil Liberties and Human Rights (30), Immigration and Asylum Law (30) Criminal Litigation (15), Civil Litigation (15) and Penal Policy (15) 39 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 40
Croydon School of Art
Croydon School of Art offers both college and degree courses
across a range of disciplines encouraging creativity and
expression.
There has been a school of art in Level 3/4 Art and Design UAL
Croydon since 1868, so it brings a rich Foundation Diploma
and fascinating legacy of British artistic Full time: 1 year
and cultural life to the campus. Today, For more information on the Croydon
against a backdrop of the ever-changing School of Art foundation diploma please
landscape of Croydon, the school see our website www.croydon.ac.uk/art
continues to inspire those who choose
to study here. BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
Full time: 3 years
Past students include some of the
most iconic figures of the 20th century,
BA (Hons) Filmmaking
including Malcolm McLaren, who went on
Full time: 3 years
to manage the Sex Pistols, Ray Davies,
lead singer of the Kinks, painter Bridget
Riley, a leader of the Op Art movement BA (Hons) Visual Communication:
and international fashion designer Graphic Design
John Rocha. Full time: 3 years
More recent alumni have included singer/
songwriter FKA Twigs, TV star Noel
Fielding of Mighty Boosh and Never
Mind the Buzzcocks fame. Turner Prize
nominees Helen Chadwick and Sean
Scully also studied here.
Full partner of the
41 | Croydon School of Art Prospectus 2018/19 | 42BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
and Production
Course title: Entry requirements Course highlights
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and A minimum of 80 UCAS points from AS/ The BA (Hons) Fashion Design and
“Lecturers are very helpful
Production A2 level (must include at least one A2) or Production course at Croydon School of and we get a lot of 1-1
other equivalent advanced level course; Art is one of the only university courses
UCAS code: or BTEC National Award/ Certificate/ in the country to train students on Gerber
support. It is a very friendly
Institution Code: C92 Diploma in a related subject; or a pass in CAD and CAM electronic pattern cutting. environment and the open
Course Code: W2N1 a relevant Access to HE qualification; or You will benefit from industry standard
other UK/Oversees Level 3 qualifications, machinery and IT facilities, with up to date
plan facilities allow the
Awarding body: recognised by UCC as equivalent to the software packages for fashion design, sharing of ideas across the
“Students who complete the course above. including the Adobe suite.
successfully will receive their degree
year groups”
The course integrates opportunities to
from University of Sussex” In addition we require a pass in English Jessica,
work directly with the industry through
Language at GCSE at grade C or above, BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
live projects and submissions for
or an equivalent; or another qualification
Duration: competitions on national and international
which UCC recognises as equivalent to
Full time: 3 years
the above, are required.
platforms. These have previously included “I have developed a lot
designing a new range for Wallis’ W range
Mature applicants may be considered on relaunch, Fashion Awareness Direct and
from where I’m coming from
Academic Year 2018/2019:
Monday 17th September 2018 to
relevant experience without having the The National Tailoring Awards. to where I am right now as
required tariff points.
Friday 24th May 2019 Additionally, a work-based learning and an up and coming fashion
International students should have an professional skills focused module at Level
Fees: IELTS score of 6.0. 5 provides employment opportunities to
designer. I did not think
Full time £6000 per year
For more details please refer to our
all students. my development was
International students should refer to
our website
website. This course will develop a range of possible but teamwork with
employability skills including creative
thinking, presentation, research, pattern
others has made my journey
The following course related costs are
not included in the fee:
cutting, illustration, design realisation, a reality”
garment construction, verbal, visual and
The cost of books you may wish to Guliana,
digital communication, problem-solving,
purchase, subject specific equipment BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
collaboration, and negotiation.
and materials required for the practical
Formally supported by John Rocha – an
elements of your course work,
alumnus and world renowned fashion
additional printing costs, and fees for
designer – Croydon School of Art boasts
organised course trips to exhibitions
strong industry links and alumni networks.
and arts events
These are complemented by our location
in south London, as part of a vibrant and
culturally rich urban landscape.
43 | Croydon School of Art Prospectus 2018/19 | 44BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Teaching and Learning At level 4 you should expect to have 15 Feedback
Production course celebrates the art of hours of teaching, tutorials and technical “You will receive written feedback on
creative pattern cutting. Encouraging Teaching demonstration per week. Taught all practice and formal assessments
originality and innovation through design The Fashion team consists of staff with hours across modules will comprise of undertaken by coursework. Feedback
conception and garment realisation, this a variety of specialist, educational, a combination of lectures, seminars, on examination performance is available
course culminates in the production of professional and industrial experiences. workshops, learning in assessment, upon request from the Academic Leader.
an industry standard and professional All members of the team keep up-to-date peer critiques, access to technical Feedback is intended to help you learn
portfolio as well as a final catwalk in their subject area and prepare relevant demonstration and tutorials. and improve your performance and you
collection. The course aims to develop and topical resource materials to use are encouraged to discuss your feedback
capable and confident practitioners during their teaching. Independent Learning with your module tutor. We aim to provide
through a focus on key design skill sets in In addition to class contact hours you will written feedback on practice assessments
pattern cutting and construction, trend The teaching and learning methods used be expected to undertake independent within 10 working days and on formal
forecasting, computer aided design by the programme team are balanced learning through self-study. Typically, assessments within 15 working days.”
(CAD), fabric awareness, and computer between tutor-centred and student- this will involve reading journals and
aided manufacture (CAM). centred activity. Prior knowledge and books, working on individual and group Timetables
experience is used in the learning process assignments, researching in the library “Timetables are normally available two
The course nurtures conceptual and
at every opportunity and students are and preparing presentations and revising weeks before the start of the academic
innovative approaches to design through
provided with appropriate levels of for examinations. year. Please note that while we make
the delivery of a curriculum that embodies
support throughout their programme every effort to ensure that timetables are
current practice in relation to theoretical,
to enable them to become autonomous Overall Workload as student-friendly as possible, scheduled
cultural, and contextual concepts. A
learners. Your overall workload consists of contact classes can take place on any day of the
consideration of sustainable design will
hours, about 15 hours of independent week, Monday to Friday.”
be integral to your thinking as it promotes
It is the programme team’s view that study weekly , assessment activity and
directional fashion to key markets within
an effective educational experience any visits or field trips. You should expect
the global industry.
relies on a combination of structured to study about 10 hours for every credit
Live projects, collaborations, and and personal learning. The programme awarded (120 credits per year).
opportunities for internships provide encourages you to take responsibility
you with solid business and professional for your own learning, as a reflection of Assessment
practices. In turn, this enhances current practice. This requires a high Students are assessed by coursework
networking opportunities, demonstrated level of commitment and organisation on throughout the programme as follows:
by students and graduates having been your part including attendance at taught
successful in securing employment at classes, as well as the motivation to Year 1
high-end fashion brands such as Victoria conduct an independent study. 100% coursework. Made up of written and
Beckham, Erdem, and French Connection. practical work and presentations.
The course team adopts a variety of
Year 2
methods of teaching to accommodate
100% coursework. Made up of written and
different styles of learning and subject
practical work and presentations.
matter. The emphasis is on supporting you
to develop the knowledge, understanding,
Year 3
and skills associated with improving
100% coursework. Made up of written and
learning and performance. The learning
practical work and presentations.
and teaching strategies employed on the
programme aim to develop intellectual
and vocational transferable knowledge
and skills, which will underpin career
development and education progression.
45 | Croydon School of Art Prospectus 2018/19 | 46BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Production
Fashion Design and Production - Module map
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
— FFI400: Fundamentals of The Fashion — CSY400: Contextual Studies: 100
Industry 20 credits Years of Art Design & Media
— FDI400: Fundamental of Fashion 20 credits
Design & Illustration 20 credits — DDP400: Design & Drape 20 credits
— FPC400: Fundamentals of Pattern — SWT400: Streetwear Trend 20 credits
Cutting and Production 20 credits
Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
— PPP500: Professional Practice for — CSS500: Contextual Studies Options
Work Placement 20 credits 20 credits
— TXF500: Textiles For Fashion — ECO500: Responsible Design
20 credits 20 credits
— CPC500: Creative Pattern Cutting — GTC500: Gerber Technology
20 credits 20 credits
Year 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
— CRP600: Critical Research Project:
Critical Journal 20 credits
— SMP600: Social Media and Self
Promotion 20 credits
Encouraging originality
— FCD600: Final Collection: Research & — PDS600: Final Collection: Production &
Development 40 credits Realisation 40 credits and innovation through
design development and
garment construction,
culminating in a final
catwalk collection.
47 | University Centre Croydon Prospectus 2018/19 | 48BA (Hons) Filmmaking
BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Course title: Entry requirements Course highlights This course will equip you with the
BA (Hons) Filmmaking A minimum of 80 UCAS points from AS/ The course integrates opportunities creative, conceptual, technical, and
A2 level (must include at least one A2) or at each level to work directly with the theoretical skills to communicate
UCAS code: other equivalent advanced level course; industry through live projects and successfully your stories, fact or fiction,
Institution Code: C92 or BTEC National Award/ Certificate/ submissions for competitions on national through the moving image. This course is
Course Code: 4A36 Diploma in a related subject; or a pass in and international platforms. These designed for those who aspire to develop
a relevant Access to HE qualification; or include the British Student Film Awards their practical and creative approaches to
Awarding body: other UK/Oversees Level 3 qualifications, (winners category of Best Documentary), filmmaking, developing skills, knowledge,
“Students who complete the course recognised by UCC as equivalent to the BFI Future Shorts (official selection and abilities to work within a fast-paced
successfully will receive their degree above. in Documentary section), The British and ever-changing industry.
from University of Sussex” Animation Awards, Encounters Short Film,
In addition we require a pass in English and Animation Festival. This course aims to develop creative
Language at GCSE at grade C or above, filmmakers; in order to do this, you will
Duration: There are also opportunities for work
or an equivalent; or another qualification be exposed to a wide range of genres,
Full time: 3 years experience which have previously been
which UCC recognises as equivalent to practices, and production methods, and
with major film production companies
the above, are required. encouraged to think critically about the
such as Millennium Films. You will also
Academic Year 2018/2019: collaborative relationship between the
Mature applicants may be considered on produce work for screening in the West
Monday 17th September 2018 to various roles and stages in filmmaking.
relevant experience without having the End of London and for web-based media.
Friday 24th May 2019 These include cinematography, directing,
required tariff points.
The Filmmaking team adopts a variety editing, lighting, production design and
Fees: International students should have an of methods of teaching to accommodate art direction, production, character and
Full time £6000 per year IELTS score of 6.0. different styles of learning and subject costume, scriptwriting, and sound across
International students should refer to matter. The emphasis is on supporting you drama or fiction, documentary, and
For more details please refer to our
our website to develop the knowledge, understanding animation as mediums for expression.
website.
and skills associated with improving
Creativity, innovation and risk-taking
The following course related costs are learning and performance. The learning
are actively encouraged, as is the
not included in the fee: and teaching strategies employed on the
development of an independent approach
The cost of books you may wish to programme aim to develop intellectual
to filmmaking. The course’s location in a
purchase, subject specific equipment and vocational transferable knowledge
vibrant and culturally rich area of south
and materials required for the practical and skills, which will underpin career
London provides exciting opportunities to
elements of your course work, development and education progression.
work alongside professional and aspiring
additional printing costs, and fees for
actors and filmmakers and in doing so,
organised course trips to exhibitions Filmmaking, in both historical and
you will develop technical competence as
and arts events contemporary contexts, is regarded as
well as learning through working, whilst
one of the most powerful and persuasive
developing a contextual and conceptual
forms of media. Its successful creation
understanding of the industry on a local,
depends on the effective development
national and global scale.
of visual, aural, and narrative ideas and a
keen understanding of audience.
Our former graduates have progressed
to working with companies such as Sky
Arts, ENVY Post Production, Hat Trick
Productions, Baby Cow Productions,
Lionsgate, Deluxe Entertainment Services
Group, and Sleepercell.
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