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Higher
Education
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Course Guide
1
Welcome
We are delighted you are considering Barnsley College Higher Education
Church Street campus
Contents
(HE) as the next step on the journey to your chosen career.
Why study Higher Education? 4 Animal Management 28-29
Everything we do here puts our students first. Our mission is to give you the Why choose Barnsley College? 5 Art and Design 30-31
skills and support you need to go on to achieve great things. Our successes 6 Business and Management 32-33
What our students say 7 Childcare and Education Professions 34-35
This guide outlines the HE courses we offer. These are undergraduate
courses including degrees, HNC/Ds and Higher Apprenticeships. Feel at home in Barnsley 8-9 Construction 36-37
Campus overview 10-11 Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice 38-39
Our undergraduate courses are structured to maximise your development Fees and finance 12 Health and Social Care 40-41
and give you the knowledge you’ll need to progress on to further study or
get a job in the industry you choose. Many courses include work placements Find the right course for you 13 Music 42-43
so you will gain real-life industry experience* and have a CV to be proud of Entry requirements 14-15 Sport, Health, Physical Activity and Physical Education 44-45
when you graduate. How to apply 16-17 How to find us 46-47
Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships 18
You will be taught in excellent facilities by expert staff who are passionate
about their subjects and you will enjoy a great level of contact with tutors Not got the qualifications you need? 19
throughout your course. Most of our HE courses are taught at our Church Part-time courses 20
Street campus, but we also have campuses throughout the town centre for Facilities and support 21
our Further Education students which HE students can make use of.* Accommodation 22
See page 10 for a map. Students’ Union Barnsley 22
Enterprise 23
You’ll be able to get in touch with tutors when you need to and won’t
be just another student in a group of hundreds. Many students say this Sports Academy 24
personal touch is the reason they chose to study here rather than Open Days 25
anywhere else.
Barnsley is a student friendly, vibrant town just a short distance from
Sheffield and Leeds. It is close to both the M1 motorway and some of the The dates for our 2021/22
UK’s most spectacular countryside, so it’s a great place to be while you
study – whatever your interests are. Higher Education Open Days will be published
Open Days
on our website.
This guide covers everything you need to know about studying with us, Keep checking regularly for updates.
from the courses we offer to the facilities we provide, plus guidance on how www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
to apply and information on fees and finance.
COVID-19 has resulted in a lot of changes to everyone, including Barnsley
College. Some aspects of your course may have changed a little but please
be assured that we are doing our utmost to deliver outstanding learning
whilst providing a safe environment for our students and staff and
*This will be dependent on COVID-19
adhering to Government guidelines.
Government guidelines
2 3
Why study Why choose
Higher Education? Barnsley College?
Excellent facilities • Expert academic staff.
Expand your career choices • Professional experience through placements.
Music - access to mixing desks and recording studios.
Competition in the job market is fierce and a higher level • Competitive course fees.
course gives you the best possible chance in your career. Art - access to workshops and studios dedicated to
We work with some excellent academic partners. Our
Many employers look for graduates to fill vacancies and different disciplines.
degree programmes are validated by the University of Hull,
having a qualification can open more doors. Animal Management – students will be based at our Leeds Trinity University and Sheffield Hallam University –
working farm and visitor attraction. great partnerships dedicated to delivering a quality
Increase earning potential
Sport - make use of the great facilities at Honeywell experience to our students. Details of the validating partner
On average, graduates earn £10,000 a year more than Sports campus. are given on each course page.
non-graduates.*
Learning environment Small and friendly HE campus
Learn about what you love
• Supportive and helpful. • Smaller class sizes.
Explore your chosen course in detail and learn the specialist • Depending on your subject you could be learning in • You can get in touch with tutors as and when required.
skills and knowledge related to your subject. different environments such as art studios or recording • No waiting around to use equipment.
studios. • Support Services are all in one building making them
Develop key skills
• Different types of assessments including essays, reports, easily accessible.
Learn transferable skills such as time management, problem presentations and work placements.
solving and communication. You will also use your initiative • More independent learning/self-study giving you the Barnsley
and learn to make your own decisions. opportunity to find your own sources of information and • Located a short distance from Sheffield and Leeds.
analyse them for your assignments. • Easily accessible from the M1.
Become more independent
• Located close to some of the UK’s most
You will manage your own time, money and workloads. Our undergraduate courses spectacular countryside.
Meet new people • Designed to maximise your development and provide you
with the skills you will need to progress onto further study
Make new friends, join societies and clubs and have fun! or start your career in your chosen industry.
• High academic standards. Access to buildings and facilities will depend
on COVID-19 Government guidelines
*Department for Education - Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018
4 5
Our successes What our
Our students work exceptionally hard
and many go on to achieve great things!
88%
overall student satisfaction
students say
We’re very proud of our students and rate in the 2019/20 NSS
our success rates. Satisfaction Survey. Making
Barnsley College the best “The course allowed me to evaluate my existing skills Course: Level 5
South Yorkshire college for and knowledge, whilst giving me structured learning Operations and
student satisfaction. Tracy and development and it helped me realise both my Departmental Manager
potential and inner confidence. It allowed me to refine Apprenticeship
Alumni
Dowson
90%
my skills especially in managing difficult situations with
my team. I also regained some of my lost confidence Now: Senior Project
and this led to me gaining a promotion early in the Nurse at St James’s
programme, which was something I hadn’t expected.” University Hospital -
Leeds
74%
course completion rate
for our HE students for the
academic year 2019/20.* “I really enjoyed my time at College; the staff were Course: BA (Hons)
of our students always so friendly and the industry-standard facilities
achieved either a First Ben were incredibly useful.
Popular Music
Now: Ben is a
Alumni
Class or Upper Second
degree or a Distinction
Paramore “Studying at Barnsley College allowed me to go on to self-employed
gain a Master’s Degree at Leeds Beckett University and musician and
or Merit.* most definitely helped me to get where I am today.” composer.
* Barnsley College Higher Education Annual Monitoring Report 2019/20
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Barnsley offers a range of sporting activities.
Honeywell Sports Village offers a gym and a range of
exercise classes at competitive prices for students.
Feel at home
Barnsley Metrodome offers bowling, swimming and a
gym. The venue also hosts a number of sporting events
including darts, wrestling and snooker.
in Barnsley If you are a football fan then Barnsley FC’s Oakwell
stadium is less than a mile from the College.
Barnsley is a great place to live and study Barnsley has a vibrant arts and cultural scene with something There are plenty of shops in Barnsley town
with lots going on. for everyone. The town’s theatres, The Academy Theatre, centre from Boots and Primark to Next as well
The Lamproom, the Electric Theatre and the Civic, show both as a range of boutique shops and a market hall,
It’s friendly, easy on the pocket and if amateur and professional performances throughout the year. all within walking distance of Barnsley College.
you want to venture out of the town, The Cooper Gallery displays work by local talent as well as Meadowhall, a large indoor shopping centre in
you’re on the doorstep of many renowned artists. Sheffield, is only a short distance away by train,
other exciting places. bus or car.
The Experience Barnsley museum and discovery centre brings
the history of the town to life through photography, films and The Glass Works, set to open in September
centuries-old artefacts. 2021, is a £180m development scheme that
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is nearby and features work from will transform Barnsley town centre. The Glass
a variety of artists in both indoor and outdoor settings. Works will provide a modern, contemporary retail
and leisure destination, containing new shops,
restaurants (including Nando’s), a cinema and
bowling alley whilst complimenting the traditions
of Barnsley’s historic markets.
Barnsley has a great music scene with lots of gigs taking
place. If you love music festivals then you can visit Some of the businesses that have already
Underneath the Stars and the award-winning Tramlines opened are:
festival in nearby Sheffield. • The Light Box - a new library and community
space
There are many bars, pubs and restaurants to enjoy during
• JD Sports
your time here whether you fancy a quick snack from Subway,
• The Market Kitchen - an independent food court
a pub meal at Wetherspoons or a slice of homemade cake in
• The new Market Hall
the Victorian Tea Rooms. You don’t have to go far to get great
food and drink either as our HE campus has its own café, Zest.
The availability of retail, hospitality and events will be
dependent on COVID-19 Government guidelines.
Please ensure you follow current advice and restrictions.
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Sports Academy
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Fees and finance Find the right
Our tuition fees are £5,995* per year for full-time courses.
Part-time course fees are calculated on a course-by-course
basis.
You will receive this allowance on top of any other student
finance. You will not need to repay a DSA.
course for you
If you’re a part-time student, the intensity of your course as Deciding which course to choose can be daunting, but we have
How does the fee system work? well as how long it takes to complete will affect how much a wide range so there is sure to be something to suit you.
funding you will receive. We offer the following:
Eligible students studying at Level 4 or above can apply for a
Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England at the same
time as applying for other maintenance support. Help for parents Undergraduate degrees
The Childcare Grant and Parents’ Learning Allowance can These are Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) or Bachelor of
There are no up-front fees to pay and you will only start help parents to balance the cost of childcare and study. Science with Honours (BSc Hons). Which one you graduate with
repaying your student loan once you have left College and Students with an adult who depends on them financially depends on the course you choose.
are earning over £26,568 a year. may also be eligible for an Adult Dependants’ Grant.
Foundation degrees, Higher National Certificates
For more repayment information visit: For more information on any aspect of student finance,
www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk call Student Finance England on 0300 100 0607
(HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
or go to: www.gov.uk/student-finance You can usually do a final year top-up after successfully
Help with living costs completing a foundation degree or a HND to be awarded
You may be eligible for financial support with living costs Remember with a degree.
through a Maintenance Loan. The amount that students • You may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition
receive depends on their total annual household income. fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra
Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships
money on top of this, for example if you’re on a low Higher Apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time study.
Advanced Learner Loans income, are disabled or have children. You combine work with study to gain skills, knowledge and work
If you are aged 19+ and studying an Access to HE course, • Students don’t pay – graduates pay. You only begin to pay experience which provides the opportunity to improve your career
you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help back your loan once you start working and earn more than prospects. Please go to page 18 for further information.
pay for your course fees. £26,568 per year.
• English resident graduates earn, on average, £10,000 more For more information on any of our courses visit:
Find out more about Advanced Learner Loans: a year than non-gradutes.** www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
www.barnsley.ac.uk/paying call 01226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
For up-to-date information go to:
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) www.gov.uk/student-finance
If you’re a student with a learning difficulty, health problem All photography in this prospectus was
or disability then you can apply for DSAs to cover some of the taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
extra costs you may have. *Based on 2021 entry
**Department for Education - Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018
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Entry
requirements A Level
grades
UCAS Tariff
points
BTEC/Level 3 qualification grades
Extended 90 Credit Subsidiary
UCAS tariff
points
A* 56 Diploma Certificate
Each of our courses has its own entry requirements UCAS Tariff Diploma Diploma Diploma
which you can find on our website www.barnsley.ac.uk/ D*D*D* 168
We use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service A 48
highereducation. D*D*D 160
(UCAS) Tariff system for our entry requirements. You can
Make sure you check these carefully as some have specific find the number of UCAS points required for our courses at D*DD 152
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation B 40
subject or grade requirements. DDD 144
DDM 128
UCAS points are most commonly gained through A C 32
We consider every application individually, so if you don’t DMM D*D* 112
Levels, T Levels (Technical qualifications) or BTEC/Level 3
meet the requirements please do get in touch with us - it D*D 104
qualifications and the Tariff tables for these can be seen D 24
may be that you have work/voluntary experience or other MMM DD 96
below and on the following page.
qualifications that can be accepted instead.
D*D* 84
E 16
Please note that the College does not make unconditional MMP DM 80
We welcome students of all ages; it’s never too late to
offers to applicants who have not already achieved the AS Level D*D 78
learn. For advice on entry requirements, call us on
01226 216 123. entry requirements. grades DD 72
MPP MM 64
A 20
DM 60
D* 56
B 16
PPP MP MM D 48
T Levels
MP 36
If you don’t currently
C 12
T Level overall grade UCAS Tariff points PP M 32
meet the entry D* 28
requirements for a course, D 10
Distinction* 168 PP D 24
we offer a wide range of
Access to HE courses. P M 16
E 6
See page 19 for a Distinction 144 P 8
full list of our access
courses. Merit 120
Pass (C or above on To see UCAS Tariff tables for other qualifications, go to
96
the core) www.ucas.com or call us on 01226 216 123.
Pass (D or E on the
72
core)
14 15
How to 2021 UCAS 2022
UCAS applications
apply
applications open. deadline.
SEP JAN
15 We usually have spaces
Submit your
available so you will still
application via UCAS at
be able to apply to the
www.ucas.com College after this date.
Full-time applicants Part-time applications and
Once you have applied to study HE at Barnsley College you will Higher Level Apprenticeships
be invited to an informal interview where you will have the To apply for these courses, go to
opportunity to chat to our tutors to find out more information www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
about your course. or contact our Admissions team on 2022 2022
01226 216 106 Decision deadline Barnsley College
MAY
We will communicate with you regularly throughout the whole Your offer needs to be will confirm all
application process, from interview to offer and enrolment.
For more information on all our courses and the UCAS
decided by this date.
offers. MAR
course codes, which you will need when applying,
If your current school or college is registered with UCAS just ask
please go to www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
your tutor or careers advisor for help.
or call 01226 216 123
The Barnsley College institution code is B13. You will need this
when completing your application.
The UCAS website provides full instructions on the application
process www.ucas.com
2022 2022
Start of
SEP Enrolment
SEP first term.
Don’t worry if you miss the 15 January UCAS deadline, we usually still have places
available on most courses after this date but please apply as soon as possible.
16 17
Higher and Degree Level Not got the
Apprenticeships qualifications
Higher Apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time study. You combine
work with study to gain skills, knowledge and work experience which
you need?
provides the opportunity to improve your career prospects. Barnsley College offers Level 3 Access to Higher Education (HE)
Diplomas to prepare you for HE study in the following subjects:
You can study a Higher Level Apprenticeship at Levels 4 and 5.
You will study part-time at College and spend the rest of the time at
• Art and Design
your workplace.
• Business
• Childcare
We offer a number of Higher Key benefits of a Higher • Creative Digital Skills (TV, Film and Games)
Apprenticeships in the Apprenticeship: • Criminal Justice and Policing
following industries: • Earn a salary. • Health Science Professions
• Accounting • Receive training. • Hospitality and Tourism
• Business • Get practical work experience. • Humanities and Social Science
• Childcare and Teacher Training • Learn job/industry related skills.
For more information on Access to HE Diplomas contact:
• Computing • Develop your career.
• Increase future earning potential. 01226 216 123 or info@barnsley.ac.uk/access
• Construction
• Dental • Avoid student debt as the course
Advanced Learner Loans
• Health fees are paid by your employer.
• Management If you are aged 19+ and are studying an Access to HE course, you may
be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay for your course fees.
We regularly update our apprenticeship course list. If you are eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan and then go on to
So visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships complete a HE qualification, the outstanding balance of your Advanced
to see the current listings. Learner Loan will be written off, once you have fully completed both
courses, without taking any gap years.
Find out more about Advanced Learner Loans:
www.barnsley.ac.uk/paying
To find out more contact us 01226 216 123 or www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships
All photography in this prospectus was
taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 19Part-time Facilities and support
courses To make your time with us the best it can be, we have a
range of facilities and support services to assist you in
your studies.
Student Services
Whether you need advice about student finance,
accommodation, or careers information, advice and
guidance, our Student Services team can help. We also offer
Barnsley College also offers part-time higher level HE library referrals to health and wellbeing services within Barnsley
courses which are perfect for anyone wanting to fit in Our fully equipped HE library provides access to and College. Friendly staff are here to help you with all aspects
studying around their current employment or family support for all our resources, both physical and electronic. of campus life and you can see an advisor in a one-to-one
commitments. You will find books, magazines and journals, computers appointment or attend a drop-in session.
with specialist software, laptops and a silent study area.
You will learn the key principles and skills in the subject that you
Experienced and qualified staff are on hand to enable Disability and Dyslexia Service
you to get the most out of your studies.
have chosen to study, therefore increasing your employability We offer a range of support and flexible study strategies
potential. to any student who has a disability, a specific learning
For more information contact: difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or a chronic
HElibrary@barnsley.ac.uk
Whether you are looking for a change in career, want to enhance health condition, including any mental health issues
01226 216 885
your career prospects or want to feel more confident in your such as depression or anxiety.
current job role then studying one of the subjects below could
be the perfect option. Study support The service includes assistance with individual Disabled
Our Study Skills team can help you with research, Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications and access to
• Accounting a confidential one-to-one discussion with the advisor
time management, revision techniques, referencing
• Childcare and Teacher Training and assignment writing skills. You can drop in for a as a means of tailoring support to match exactly how
• Construction one-off session or make an advance booking. you work.
• Criminology
• Management For more information contact For more information please contact us on:
• Public Services studyskills@barnsley.ac.uk or call in and see the 01226 216 782
• Sport team at the HE Library. info@barnsley.ac.uk
For more information on any of these
subjects please contact:
www.barnsley.ac.uk/part-time Access to facilities and services will be
01226 216 123 dependent on COVID-19 Government guidelines.
info@barnsley.ac.uk
20 21The Students’ Union (SU) is here to represent, support
and advise you on all aspects of campus life, ensuring
Enterprise
you have the best possible experience during your Our award-winning Enterprise department offers a number of
time at Barnsley College. innovative programmes, initiatives and projects for students.
When you enrol you will automatically become a member of the SU These often involve employers and industry experts, who participate in
which is led by students - the SU Committee - who are elected by you events such as masterclasses and coaching and mentoring sessions.
and supported by our SU staff. They also encourage you to think about the skills you have and how you
can develop them or gain new skills.
The SU Committee works in partnership with Barnsley College to
represent student views through our Student Voice system, organise Barnsley College Enterprising Futures (BCEF)
fundraising events and awareness campaigns.
Opportunities Fund
See more at: The BCEF fund provides grants for exceptional work experience
/BarnsleySU opportunities. Previous students have used the fund to access work
experience at Camp America and animal sanctuaries overseas, and to
shadow doctors in UK hospitals.
iTrust
iTrust is a joint venture with Barnsley Chronicle and The Business Village
which supports students interested in starting up a business in Barnsley.
Students who choose to receive support from iTrust have access to an
Accommodation array of information and guidance including mentoring from the College’s
Enterprise team, The Prince’s Trust, industry specialists and employers. The
scheme can also provide students with a start-up grant of up to £250 to
launch a new business.
There is a variety of accommodation available in and You can also register to receive details of new properties
For more information or to apply for support with a new business start-up,
around the town centre, from terraced houses to as they become available.
contact us on: enterprise@barnsley.ac.uk
apartments, so it won’t be hard to find a place to live.
Whilst we endeavour to provide students with
Job Shop
StudentPad: information regarding accommodation in Barnsley,
the College has no contractual or other relationship with The Job Shop provides careers information, advice and guidance:
StudentPad is an online platform where landlords
advertise their student accommodation. private accommodation providers. You should read • CVs
contracts carefully and, if necessary, take independent • Interviews
www.barnsleystudentpad.co.uk/accommodation legal advice before entering into any agreement. • Job applications
• Enterprise and business start-up advice
01226 216 732 or jobshop@barnsley.ac.uk
22 23Open Days
If you are a talented athlete with the passion to develop your
skills, then Barnsley College Sports Academy could be the ideal
destination.
The state-of-the-art sports facilities at Honeywell Sports campus
include a 4G pitch, multi-use games area, indoor sports arenas, Our Open Days are a great way to explore the campus, meet the tutors
Esports arena, two gyms and a fitness studio. and get more information on the courses you are interested in studying.
Sports Performance Academies include Football, Esports, Rugby, You can find out about student finance, fees, accommodation and
Netball, Basketball, Refereeing and an Individual Athlete Academy. student life.
Sports You don’t have to be studying sport to be a part of our Sports
Academy – all students are welcome.
The dates for our 2021/22 Open Days will be published on our website.
Keep checking regularly for updates.
Academy
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
For more information on Barnsley Sports Academy visit:
www.barnsley.ac.uk/bsa If you are unable to attend an Open Day then just call 01226 216 123
and have a chat with our advisors who can provide you with more
information about our courses.
24 25Our
courses
26 27Animal
The dates for our 2021/22
Higher Education Open Days will be published
Open Days
on our website.
Keep checking regularly for updates.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
Management
We aim to develop your understanding of the animal
management industry and will provide you with
opportunities to observe, practice and develop
the skills of an animal management practitioner. Undergra
du
courses o ate
You will gain a more in-depth understanding of animals ffered:
and their environment and cover topics such as Anatomy Animal Ma
nagemen
and Physiology, Animal Behaviour, Health and Welfare, Foundatio t
n Degree*
Animal Husbandry, Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Conservation,
Biological Principles, Research Project.
You could progress onto careers such as:
“I’ve always had a love of
• Animal Technician *Validated by
animals and studied Zoology at
• Animal Welfare Office university.
• Kennels/Cattery Manager
• Zoo Keeper “Starting the Animal Management
Higher Education course at Barnsley
Staff Profile College and writing the degree for our
students to study was a dream come
Wendy true. I also love seeing the new born
lambs and piglets on my way from
Henshaw the staff room to my classroom.”
Animal Management
Course Leader Studied Zoology at:
The University of Hull.
Whether it’s wildlife conservation, charity work or
healthcare that appeals to you, there is a range
For more detailed information about our courses, visit of rewarding careers focused on the care and
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. preservation of animals.**
**www.prospects.ac.uk
28 29“My photographic practice is centred around
landscape and people. I’m fascinated by our
relationship with - and how we are influenced
by - the geography around us.
Art and Design Kayleigh
Stevens
“All the tutors are lovely and very
helpful, there is always at least one tutor
that specialises in the area that you may
be interested in. The help, advice and
Did you know..? Art and Design encompasses a host of creative subjects, Fine Art guidance from all of them has been a
“All our lecturing and technical support staff We offer an Art and taught in fully equipped studios and workshops. Our Practice massive motivation for me.”
have an established practice, work in the arts Design Access to programmes are practice based with theoretical modules
or engage with creative study and our teaching
Staff Profile is central to this.”
HE Diploma which to create a diverse, engaging and independent Higher
offers progression to Education experience that changes each day.
Evan Wood Studied Fine Art Photography at: our HE Art and Design
Art and Design Glasgow School of Art and a Master’s degree in From dedicated Ceramic and Printmaking workshops to Mac
Curriculum Leader
courses.
Photography at De Montfort University. suites and Virtual Reality environments, Barnsley College
offers quality purpose-built facilities for you to establish a
creative practice ready for the working world. Creative and
critical thinking are guided by our team of established artists
and experienced lecturing staff who push you to unlock and
develop conceptual thinking and craft orientated skills.
Students embarking on Art and Design programmes take
advantage of a range of local and national exhibitions and
are invited to participate in annual residential visits***. These
are implemented to develop your knowledge and cultural
understanding whilst allowing you to draw inspiration and
Undergra
du
ideas to pollinate your developing practice. courses o ate
ffered:
• BA (Hon
Our professional practice modules provide guidance to s) Fine Art
Practice*
start on the career ladder, preparing you for employment • BA (Hon
s) Fin
or further study in your chosen creative industry and Practice To e Art
p-up*
ensuring you finish an undergraduate programme with
an overflowing portfolio of work that you are proud to share
with prospective employers, gallery owners and funding *Validated by
bodies.
You could progress onto careers such as:
• Advertising Art Director
• Ceramicist
• Junior Graphic Designer UK creative industries generate more than £100bn
• Photographer a year to the UK economy and employ more than
For more detailed information about our courses, visit • Web Designer two million people.**
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. • Printmaker **www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk
• Teacher ***Subject to the current government guidelines relating to COVID-19.
30 31Glyn
Richardson
“The course was great as it gave me flexibility to
improve myself whilst still holding down a full-time
job. My tutor was great and she was available most
Business and
Management
Level 5 Operations
Alumni
days when I wanted to call her for advice or help.
Management Apprentice This proved invaluable during the last year of my
Now: Service Area course as face-to-face contact was not an option
Production Supervisor at due to the pandemic.”
Premdor
Business is a very popular area of study. It opens doors to
a wide range of careers and further study as all businesses
need professional and qualified employees.
Our business courses cover a variety of subjects and will give
you a good understanding of the basic principles of the area
in which you choose to study. You will also gain many
Courses offered:
transferable skills sought after by employers including
• AAT Accounting
analytical thinking, communication and teamwork.
• Advice and Guidance
• Career Information and Advice
Our courses can be studied on a part-time or distance
• Leadership and Management
learning basis and as Higher Apprenticeships.
Did you know..? • Leading the Internal Quality Assurance
You could progress onto careers such as: We offer a of Assessment
• Accountant Business Access to
• Advice and Guidance Officer HE Diploma which
• Director offers progression to
Higher Apprenticeships offered:
• Senior Manager our HE Business
• Management and Leadership
courses.
• Operations/Departmental Manager
Take a look at website for more exciting courses • Professional Accounting Taxation Technician
coming soon: www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation • Project Manager
• School Business Professional
Degree Apprenticeships offered:
High starting salaries and early responsibility are • Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) in
just some of the perks of business management Business, Warehousing and Logistics (work-based)
and consultancy jobs.*
Undergraduate courses offered:
*www.prospects.ac.uk The courses below are subject to validation
*Subject to validation
• FdA Organisational Leadership and Management*
• BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (Top-up)*
For more detailed information about our courses, visit All photography in this prospectus was
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.
32 33Alice
Childcare and
“I enjoy coming to College as I learn new things and
hear others’ opinions. I have met people that I will call
White friends for life. Did you know..?
We offer a Childcare
Education Professions
Supporting “Studying at the College has given me the opportunity
Children and Families
to show my daughters that once you put your mind to Access to HE Diploma
in Social Contexts
Foundation Degree it, you can achieve anything.” which offers
progression to
our HE Childcare and Our undergraduate courses offer you the opportunity to excel in areas
Education Professions such as early years, education, learning support, and supporting
courses. children, young people and families.
Whether you’re starting out in a new direction or building on your current
qualifications and experience, our Childcare and Education Professions
courses will help you achieve your goals.
Our staff are experts in their field and will prepare you for
careers such as:
• Early Years Professional Status
• Infant and primary school teaching or learning support
• Social work
raduate “Whilst growing up my mum was
• Teaching/training in the Lifelong Learning sector Underg ffered a childminder, so from being 11
o
• Youth and community work courses years of age there were always
small children in the house. During
Courses offered: the school holidays, my mum ran
• Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children the local holiday clubs so I always
and Young Peoples Services (work-based) helped out.
• Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up* Staff Profile “I have worked as a Special Needs
• Education and Training Diploma/Certificate**
• Professional Practice: Education Studies BA (Hons) Top-up*
Ian Palmer Nursery Nurse and worked for
Barnardo’s in some of their inner-city
HE Pathway Leader
• Learning and Skills Teacher Diploma (Higher Level Apprenticeship)** provision.”
• Professional Practice: Supporting Children, Young People and Families BA Studied Early Years at:
(Hons) Top-up* The University of Huddersfield
• Supporting Families and Communities Foundation Degree*
• Supporting Early Years Practice Foundation Degree*
• Supporting Education, Behaviour and Additional Needs
Foundation Degree* Working in this sector can be very
• Teaching: Education and Training Certificate/Diploma** rewarding. You will see children
succeed in their development, *
For more detailed information about our courses, visit becoming more confident and
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. independent learners.
** Awarded by TQUK
34 35Construction
The dates for our 2021/22
Higher Education Open Days will be published
Open Days
on our website.
Keep checking regularly for updates.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
Construction is a modern, highly efficient industry which
requires professionals at all levels in diverse areas of
expertise. Demand for graduates with specialist skills
and knowledge relating to construction is high and is
likely to remain so in the foreseeable future.
Our construction courses can be studied on a part-time basis
or as a Higher Apprenticeship. They will help you to develop
knowledge and skills in areas such as building measurement,
cost studies, environmental science, project management,
construction materials and specifications as well as
sustainability and modern methods of construction.
You could progress onto careers such as:
Undergra “I started out working at Arnold
• Architect du
courses o ate Laver designing kitchens in my
• Building Services Engineer ffered: early twenties. I then progressed
• Construction Manager • Constru to working for small architects’
ction
and the B practices and later moved onto
• Project Manager Environm
uilt
ent HNC* larger firms and larger projects.
• Quantity Surveyor • Constru
ction
Managem “After the economic downturn in
ent Highe Staff Profile
Apprentice r
ship 2008 I decided to get a job as a
Craig Support Worker which was looking
after disabled people for about 18
Goodall months. This is when I got into
lecturing and have been in this line
Construction HE
“I am impressed with the standard of the of work ever since.”
Liam tutors and their knowledge. COVID lockdown
Teaching Associate
has meant remote learning which has been Studied Sustainable Architecture at:
Marley a challenge to all of us, but I believe one The University of Huddersfield.
which has been dealt with well by both of
Construction our teachers. There are students at different
and the Built stages of their careers in very different roles,
Environment The construction industry remains a dynamic sector
but the lectures are clear and move at a
For more detailed information about our courses, visit steady pace so that nobody gets left behind.”
and will need a quarter of a million new workers in
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. the next four years.**
*Validated by Pearson
**www.citb.co.uk
36 37Higher Education
The dates for our 2021/22
Open Days will be published
Criminology, Communities
Open Days
on our website.
Keep checking regularly for updates.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
and Criminal Justice
Our courses aim to provide you with the skills, experience and
knowledge so you can develop a career within the public service
sector. These revolutionary HE courses give you the opportunity
to gain work experience in criminal justice settings. Practical
assessments are also integrated into the courses where you are
Did you know..? expected to take part in the de-escalation of offenders in a given
scenario.
We offer a Criminal
Justice and Policing Areas you will study include conflict management, criminology, crime
Access to HE Diploma and criminal behaviour, offender risk management and substance
which offers progression misuse, crime and communities.
to our HE Criminology,
Communities and Criminal You will spend time in lectures and seminars, going on trips and visits Undergra
duate
Justice courses. to public sector areas of interest and hearing from industry specialist courses o
ffered:
speakers and lecturers.*** We currently have strong industry • BA (Hon
s) Leadersh
connections with West Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Police, Managem ip and
ent in Publ
ic Services
Wakefield Prison, Doncaster Prison, Rampton High Security Hospital Top-Up**
• Criminol
among many others. ogy, Comm
unities an
Criminal Ju d
stice Foun
dation
You could progress onto a career in areas such as: Degree**
• Crime prevention
• Counter terrorism
• Community support
• Intelligence
• Policing
• Prison Service
• Probation Service
Rosie “I enjoy coming here to learn. Learning is As a criminology graduate with
Chadwick made interesting and fun and you feel like the
critical thinking, analytical and
tutors have so much time for you. Every day
Criminology, I am learning something new and it doesn’t communications skills, you’re
**Validated by
For more detailed information about our courses, visit
Communities and
feel like a task, it feels enjoyable and natural.” attractive to employers both
Criminal Justice
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. Foundation Degree inside and outside the criminal
justice sector.*
***Subject to the current government guidelines relating to COVID-19. *www.prospects.ac.uk
38
38 39*Validated by
Health and
The dates for our 2021/22
Higher Education Open Days will be published
Open Days
on our website.
Social Care
Keep checking regularly for updates.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
By studying with us you will combine health and social care
education with either existing employment or work placements
to develop your skills and competencies for a wide range of roles
across health, social or community care sectors.
For those who are not in employment, you will be provided with a
placement in a suitable health, social or community care role, which
will allow you to develop the necessary skills and competencies We also offer Higher Apprenticeships:
alongside your academic studies to complete your course. • Dental Practice Manager
Future job roles following the completion of • Healthcare Assistant Practitioner*
• Health and Social Care Leadership
the course could be:
and Management
• Clinical Support Worker Courses o
• Family Support Worker ffered : • Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
Profession
• Social Care Manager al
Health an Practice in
d So
• Rehabilitation Assistant Foundatio cial Care
n Degree*
You could also progress onto careers such as:
• Adult Nursing
Did you know..? • Paramedic Practice
We offer a Health and Social
• Physiotherapy
Care Access to HE Diploma • Social Work
and also a Level 5 Diploma
On successfully completing your Foundation Degree, you could
in Leadership for Health and
Social Care and Children and study a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care Studies (Top-up), taught
Young People’s Services at the validating university.
(work-based)
Hannah “I enjoy learning about all aspects of
my course and discussing experiences
Johnson and opinions with others; we support
Social Care in the UK is a bigger industry than you
might think. There are more than 1.5 million people
For more detailed information about our courses, visit Professional each other throughout our studies
Practice in Health and the tutors are fantastic!” working in the sector in 38,000 different settings.**
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123.
and Social Care **www.prospects.ac.uk
40 41“I deliver curriculum and assess a
wide range of modules at Level 4,
5 and 6 on the BA (Hons) Popular
Music course. Music
“My freelance work has included Popular Music
music production projects for a large
range of musicians, from producing
Staff Profile rock music to work including location
(Performance or Production Routes)
recording, an a cappella ensemble,
Tim and creating audio for an art If you want to hit the right note in the music industry, Barnsley
Canfer installation in Leeds City Gallery.” College can open doors to a multitude of career opportunities as
Specialist Tutor for
our course provides the chance to develop a broad range of both
Studied BEng Electronics, Music
the Production Route and Media Technology at Leeds practical and academic skills.
Metropolitan University and Leeds
College of Music and MMus in Music Our Popular Music course (Performance or Production Routes) will
Technology and Computer Music at prepare you for a career in the music industry or progression onto
The University of Leeds.
higher level academic study or training. We have three well-equipped
practice rooms and two large performance areas, we also have four
professional standard recording studios, including a 5.1 Surround
“I have always loved music and
Sound facility. The Mac suite is equipped with industry standard
have grown up in a musical
software such as Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton Live. household. Music always seemed
like a natural choice for me and
You will be encouraged and supported to work towards professional being able to teach it is a pleasure.
standards within the music industry, allowing you to work “My freelance work is mainly within
professionally in your final year work experience. the area of music and its use as a
Staff Profile means of therapeutic intervention.
You could progress onto careers such as: Undergrad Susan My passion for this has led me
courses off uate towards my PhD research, which
• Events Promoter ered:
BA (Hons)
Donnelly I’m completing at the University
• Live Sound Engineer of Leeds.”
Popular Mus Music HE Pathway
• Media Composer (Performan
ic
ce and Leader Studied BA (Hons) in Music and a
• Music Producer Production
routes)* Master’s in Contemporary
Performing Arts (Music) at:
The University of Leeds.
Matthew “The tutors at College are great and are keen
to provide one-to-one tuition where possible
Jones which is something you don’t get from most
universities! The thing I most enjoy about my Year-on-year the music sector *Validated by
course is the flexibility I have within my modules continues to grow – it employs
BA (Hons)
to tailor it to cover my preferred areas. There’s
Popular Music nearly 200,000 people.**
For more detailed information about our courses, visit often room to ensure the project you’re working
(Production Route)
on is something you’re happy with rather than **‘www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. something that fits to a strict syllabus.”
42 43The dates for our 2021/22
Sport, Health, Physical
Higher Education Open Days will be published
Activity and Physical
Open Days
on our website.
Keep checking regularly for updates.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
Education
If you have a real passion for health, coaching, physical activity or
sports development and are looking to turn this commitment into a
career we have the course for you.
Our degree programmes will help you to develop knowledge and
skills in areas such as critical issues in physical education, special
populations and physical activity, exercise, health and technology,
healthy environments, psychology of physical activity and
fundamentals of teaching and coaching.
You could also become part of the Barnsley Sports Academy where we
are committed to supporting elite athletes and combining sporting
and academic excellence. You will spend some of your time at our Our Higher Education Sport Pathways
Honeywell Sports campus where facilities include a 4G pitch, a
multi-use games area, indoor sports arenas, two gyms and a fitness BA (Hons) in Sport, BSc (Hons) Physical
Level 6
studio. Physical Education or Activity, Health and
and Health (Top-up)* Exercise (Top-up)*
You could progress onto careers such as:
• Community coaching and sports development
• Lifestyle and Health Practitioner or Personal Trainer
• Public and Mental Health Practitioner Foundation Degree* Foundation Degree*
• Teacher in Primary, Secondary or FE/HE Education (Coaching, Physical (Physical Activity,
Level 5
Level 5
Education and Health and Exercise)
Undergraduate courses offered:
Sports Development)
• Coaching, Physical Education and Sports Development Foundation
Degree*
• Physical Activity, Health and Exercise Foundation Degree*
• Physical Activity, Health and Exercise BSc (Hons) Top-up* Scott “I enjoy that the classes are small and not
overwhelming, which is very manageable for
• Sport, Physical Education and Health BA (Hons) Top-up* Wood me. I would 100% recommend Barnsley College
Higher Education, it is great for those that have
Coaching, Physical
Jobs are available with a range of organisations in the public, Education and Sports a passion for sport. The staff are very helpful
All photography in this prospectus was Development and are always willing to help.”
taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. private and not-for-profit sectors, including professional sports Foundation Degree
For more detailed information about our courses, visit clubs, national sporting associations, governing bodies, private
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 123. health and fitness clubs, local authorities, schools, further *
education and higher education institutions and the health
sector, including the NHS.** **www.prospects.ac.uk
44
44 45How to Church Street campus
Church Street
Barnsley
01226 216 123
info@barnsley.ac.uk
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
Our HE campus is located in
the heart of Barnsley, South
Yorkshire, close to the M1 Higher Education
The dates for our 2021/22
find us
Open Days will be published
South Yorkshire
motorway.
Open Days
BarnsleyCollegeHE on our website.
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@barnsleycollege Keep checking regularly for updates.
barnsley_college Our campus is just a few minutes’ walk from www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
Barnsley College the transport interchange which offers great
links to many other towns and cities.
Wigfield Farm M1
Worsbrough Junction 37
3 Miles
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Edinburgh Equal opportunities
HQ
At Barnsley College we recognise and celebrate
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diversity and strive for equality of opportunity
Sixth Form
College
Courts regardless of age, gender, race, colour,
Manchester nationality, ethnicity, marital status, disability,
Huddersfield
sexual orientation, family responsibility, trade
union activity, political or religious belief.
Town
Hall Church Street Leeds
campus
(Main HE campus)
We are
Course information
here This guide was produced in March 2021. Any
Old Mill Lane Sheffield
subsequent changes to the information in this
Construction
campus
Centre CUBE guide will be published on the updates page
Electric Think Low on our website at:
Carbon Centre
Theatre Honeywell www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
Sports Campus
STEM Centre
SciTech Digital
Innovation Hub (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics)
Data protection
Barnsley College holds personal data on all
Barnsley
Automotive
Technologies
applicants and enrolled students. All such
Interchange data is kept and processed in accordance with
the provisions of the General Data Protection
London Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
46 47Higher
Education
Barnsley College
Higher Education
Church Street campus
Church Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2AN
01226 216 123
info@barnsley.ac.uk
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
BarnsleyCollegeHE
@barnsleycollege
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Barnsley College
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