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Barnsley
College
Higher
Education
2020
1
Welcome Church Street campus
Contents
We are delighted you are considering Barnsley College Higher Education
(HE) as the next step on the journey to your chosen career.
Everything we do here puts our students first. Our mission is to give you the
skills and support you need to go on to achieve great things.
This guide outlines the HE courses we offer, these are university-level Why study Higher Education? 4 Animal Management 26-27
courses including degrees, HNC/Ds and Higher Level Apprenticeships. Why choose Barnsley College? 5 Art and Design 28-29
Our undergraduate courses are structured to maximise your development Feel at home in Barnsley 6-7 Business 30-31
and give you the knowledge you’ll need to progress on to further study or Campus overview 8-9 Childcare and Education Professions 32-33
get a job in the industry you choose. Many courses include work placements Fees and finance 10 Construction 34-35
so you will gain real-life industry experience and have a CV to be proud of Find the right course for you 11 Engineering 36-37
when you graduate. Entry requirements 12-13 Health and Social Care 38-39
You will be taught in excellent facilities by expert staff who are passionate How to apply 14-15 Media and Music 40-41
about their subjects and you will enjoy a great level of contact with tutors Higher Level Apprenticeships 16 Sport 42-43
throughout your course. Most of our HE courses are taught at our Church Not got the qualifications you need? 17 Travel and Tourism 44-45
Street campus, but we also have campuses throughout the town centre for Part-time courses 18
our Further Education students which HE students can make use of. See How to find us 46-47
page 8 for a map. Facilities and support 19
Students’ Union Barnsley 20
You’ll be able to get in touch with tutors when you need to and won’t Accommodation 20
be just another student in a group of hundreds. Many students say this Enterprise 21
personal touch is the reason they chose to study here rather than anywhere Sports Academy 22
else. Visit us 23
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
UK’s most spectacular countryside, so it’s a great place to be while you
study – whatever your interests are.
This guide covers everything you need to know about studying with us,
from the courses we offer to the facilities we provide, plus guidance on how
to apply and information on fees and finance.
Higher Education Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm
Open days and drop-in sessions are a great way to find out more about HE
at Barnsley College and we would encourage you to visit and find out all
you need to know. You can meet the tutors, tour the campus and take a
Open Days Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm
look around Barnsley town centre.
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Why study Why choose
Higher Education? Barnsley College?
Expand your career choices Excellent facilities Our undergraduate courses
Competition in the job market is fierce and a higher level Music - access to mixing desks and recording studios. • Designed to maximise your development and provide you
course gives you the best possible chance in your career. Media - get to grips with a motion capture suit, HD and with the skills you will need to progress onto further study
Many employers look for graduates to fill vacancies and 4K cameras, Steadicam, professional green screen and or start your career in your chosen industry.
having a qualification under your belt can open more doors. computer labs with industry standard media software. • High academic standards.
• Expert academic staff.
Increase earning potential Art - access to workshops and studios dedicated to
• Professional experience through placements.
different disciplines.
On average, graduates earn £10,000 a year more than • Competitive course fees.
non graduates.* Animal Management – students will be based at our
We work with some excellent academic partners. Our
working farm and visitor attraction.
degree programmes are validated by the University of Hull,
Learn about what you love Sport - make use of the great facilities at Honeywell Leeds Trinity University and Sheffield Hallam University –
Explore your chosen course in detail and learn the specialist Sports campus. great partnerships dedicated to delivering a quality
skills and knowledge related to your subject. Engineering – access the Science, Technology, Engineering experience to our students. Details of the validating partner
and Maths (STEM) Centre, containing specialist laboratories are given on each course page.
Develop key skills and workshops through practical sessions.
Learn transferable skills such as time management, problem Small and friendly HE campus
solving and communication. You will also use your initiative Learning environment • Smaller class sizes.
and learn to make your own decisions. • Supportive and helpful. • You can get in touch with tutors as and when required.
• Depending on your subject you could be learning in • No waiting around to use equipment.
Become more independent • Support Services are all in one building making them
different environments such as art studios or recording
You will manage your own time, money and workloads. studios. easily accessible.
• Different types of assessments including essays, reports,
Meet new people Barnsley
presentations and work placements.
Make new friends, join societies and clubs and have fun! • More independent learning/self-study giving you the • Student friendly vibrant town with great nightlife.
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.
*Office for National Statistics (2017).
• Located close to some of the UK’s most
spectacular countryside.
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Feel at home
in Barnsley
Barnsley is a great place to live and study with lots
going on. It’s friendly, easy on the pocket and if you
want to venture out of the town, you’re on the
doorstep of many other exciting places.
Barnsley has a vibrant arts and cultural scene with something Barnsley has a great music scene with lots of gigs taking There are plenty of shops in Barnsley town centre from Barnsley offers a range of sporting activities. Honeywell
for everyone. The town’s theatres, The Academy Theatre, place. If you love music festivals then you can visit Topman to Boots and Primark to Next as well as a range of Sports Village offers a gym and a range of exercise classes
The Lamproom, the Electric Theatre and the Civic, show both Underneath the Stars and the award-winning Tramlines boutique shops and a new market hall, all within walking at competitive prices.
amateur and professional performances throughout the year. festival in nearby Sheffield. distance of Barnsley College.
Barnsley Metrodome offers bowling, swimming and a gym.
The Cooper Gallery displays work by local talent as well as There are many bars, pubs and restaurants to enjoy during Meadowhall, a large indoor shopping centre in Sheffield, is The venue also hosts a number of sporting events including
renowned artists. your time here whether you fancy a quick snack from Subway, only a short distance away by train, bus or car. darts, wrestling and snooker.
The Experience Barnsley museum and discovery centre brings a pub meal at Wetherspoons or a slice of homemade cake in
the Victorian Tea Rooms. You don’t have to go far to get great Scheduled to open in the town centre in 2020, The Glass Works If you are a football fan then Barnsley FC’s Oakwell stadium
the history of the town to life through photography, films and will provide a modern, contemporary retail and leisure is less than a mile from the College.
centuries-old artefacts. food and drink either as our HE campus has its own café, Zest.
destination, containing new shops, restaurants, a cinema
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is nearby and features work from and bowling alley whilst complimenting the traditions of
a variety of artists in both indoor and outdoor settings. Barnsley’s historic markets.
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Church Street campus
Campus Overview (Main HE campus) Higher Education Saturday 29 June 2019
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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.
Help for parents
The Childcare Grant and Parents’ Learning Allowance can
course for you
help parents to balance the cost of childcare and study.
Students with an adult who depends on them financially Deciding which course to choose can be daunting but we have
How does the fee system work? may also be eligible for Adult Dependants’ Grant. a wide range so there is sure to be something to suit you.
Eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from We offer the following:
Student Finance England at the same time as applying for For more information on any aspect of student finance,
other maintenance support. call Student Finance England on 0300 100 0607 Undergraduate degrees
or go to www.gov.uk/student-finance 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 Science with Honours (BSc Hons). Which one you graduate with
repaying your student loan once you have left College and Remember depends on the course you choose.
are earning over £25,000 a year. • You may be able to borrow money to help pay for
university or college tuition fees and to help with living Foundation degrees, Higher National Certificates
For more repayment information visit
www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk
costs. You might get extra money on top of this, for (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
example if you’re on a low income, are disabled or have You can usually do a final year top-up after successfully
children.
Help with living costs • Students don’t pay – graduates pay. You only begin to pay
completing a foundation degree or a HND to be awarded
You may be eligible for financial support with living costs back your loan once you start working and earn more than with a degree.
through a Maintenance Loan. The amount that students £25,000 per year.
receive depends on their total annual household income. • On average English resident graduates earn £10,000 more Higher Level Apprenticeships
a year than non-graduates.** Higher Level Apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) study. You combine work with study to gain skills, knowledge and
If you’re a student with a learning difficulty, health problem For up-to-date information go to:
work experience which provides the opportunity to improve your
or disability then you can apply for DSAs to cover some of www.gov.uk/student-finance
career prospects. Please go to page 16 for further information.
the extra costs you may have because of a mental health
problem, long term illness or any other disability. You can get For more information on any of our courses visit
the allowances on top of your other student finance and you www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
will not need to repay a DSA. Higher Education Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm call 01226 216 165 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
If you’re a part-time student your course intensity, how long
your course takes to complete each year compared to an
equivalent full-time course, can affect how much you get.
Open Days Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm
*Based on 2019 entry **Office for National Statistics
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Entry
requirements A Level
grades
A*
UCAS Tariff
points
56
BTEC/Level 3 qualification grades
Extended
Diploma
90 Credit Subsidiary
Certificate
UCAS tariff
points
Diploma Diploma Diploma
Each of our courses has its own entry requirements UCAS Tariff D*D*D* 168
A 48
which you can find on our website www.barnsley.ac.uk/ D*D*D 160
We use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
highereducation. Make sure you check these carefully as D*DD 152
(UCAS) Tariff system for our entry requirements. You can B 40
some have specific subject or grade requirements. DDD 144
find the number of UCAS points required for our courses at
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation DDM 128
We consider every application individually so if you don’t C 32
DMM D*D* 112
meet the requirements please do get in touch with us as it UCAS points are most commonly gained through A Levels D*D 104
may be that you have work or voluntary experience or other or BTEC/Level 3 qualifications and the Tariff tables for these D 24
MMM DD 96
qualifications that can be accepted instead. can be seen on the following page.
D*D* 84
E 16
We welcome students of all ages; it’s never too late to MMP DM 80
learn. For advice on entry requirements, call us on AS Level D*D 78
01226 216 165. grades DD 72
MPP MM 64
A 20
DM 60
D* 56
B 16
PPP MP MM D 48
MP 36
C 12
PP M 32
D* 28
D 10
PP D 24
P M 16
E 6
P 8
To see UCAS Tariff tables for other qualifications, go to
www.ucas.com or call us on 01226 216 165.
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How to 2019 UCAS 2020
UCAS applications
apply
applications open. deadline.
SEP JAN
15 All applications should
Submit your
reach UCAS by this date
application via UCAS at
to be guaranteed equal
www.ucas.com academic consideration.
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 take a campus tour as well as chat to our tutors www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
to find out more information about your course. or contact our Admissions team on 2020 2020
01226 216 165 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. If you’re not in the UK you
can apply online through UCAS independently. or call 01226 216 165
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 2020 2020
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.
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Higher Level Not got the
Apprenticeships qualifications
Higher Level Apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time study. You
combine work with study to gain skills, knowledge and work experience
you need?
which provides the opportunity to improve your career prospects.
You can study a Higher Level Apprenticeship at Levels 4 and 5. You will Barnsley College offers Access to Higher Education (HE)
study part-time at college or university and spend the rest of the time at Diplomas to prepare you for HE study in the
your workplace. following subjects:
We offer Higher Level Key benefits of a Higher Level • Art and Design
Apprenticeships in: Apprenticeship: • Business
• Childcare
• Business Administration • Earn a salary. • Computing
• Construction Management • Receive training. • Creative Digital Media (subject to validation)
• Dental Practice Manager • Get practical work experience. • Criminal Justice and Policing
• Healthcare Assistant Practitioner • Learn job/industry related skills. • Event and Tourism Management
• Health and Social Care Leadership • Develop your career. • Health Science Professions
and Management • Increase future earning potential. • Humanities and Social Science
• Healthcare Science Associate • Popular Music (subject to validation)
• Management and Leadership • Sport
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Nursing Associate For more information on Access to Higher
• Operations/Departmental Manager Education (HE) Diplomas contact:
• Professional Accounting Taxation 01226 216 123 or
Technician info@barnsley.ac.uk
• Retail Manager
• Software Developer
• Supply Chain Management
To find out more call 01226 216 165 or www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
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Part-time Facilities and
courses Support
Barnsley College also offers part-time higher level To make your time with us the best it can be we have a guidance, our Student Services team can help. We also offer
courses which are perfect for anyone wanting to fit in range of facilities and support services to assist you in referrals to health and wellbeing services within Barnsley
your studies. College. Friendly staff are here to help you with all aspects
studying around their current employment or family of campus life and you can see an advisor in a one-to-one
commitments. Library and Computing Centre appointment or attend a drop-in session.
Our fully equipped Library and Computing Centre houses
You will learn the key principles and skills in the subject that you thousands of books and journals. You will find books, Disability and Dyslexia Service
have chosen to study, therefore increasing your employability computers with specialist software and quiet study We offer a range of support and flexible study strategies
potential. areas to help you get the most out of your subject. to any student who has a disability, a specific learning
difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or a chronic
Whether you are looking for a change in career, want to enhance
your career prospects or want to feel more confident in your
Study support health condition, including any mental health issues
such as depression or anxiety.
current job role then studying one of the subjects below could Our study skills team can help you with research,
be the perfect option. time-management, revision techniques, referencing
The service includes assistance with individual Disabled
and assignment writing skills. You can drop-in for a
• Accounting Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications and access to
one-off session or make an advance booking.
• Business a confidential one-to-one discussion with the advisor
• Construction as a means of tailoring support to match exactly how
For more information contact
• Education and Training you work.
studyskills@barnsley.ac.uk or call in and see the
• Engineering team at the Library and Computing Centre.
• Management For more information please contact us on:
01226 216 782
• Sport Student Services info@barnsley.ac.uk
• Travel and Tourism
Whether you need advice about student finance,
For more information on any of these accommodation, or careers information, advice and
subjects please contact:
www.barnsley.ac.uk/part-time
01226 216 123
info@barnsley.ac.uk
18 19Students’ Union Enterprise
Barnsley The award winning Enterprise department has a number of
innovative programmes, initiatives and projects on offer for
students to get involved in which include:
The Students’ Union (SU) is here to represent, support The SU Committee works in partnership with Barnsley Enterprise skills development and industry days
and advise you on all aspects of campus life, ensuring College to represent student views through our Student These sessions include involvement from industry experts and
you have the best possible experience during your time Voice system, organise fundraising events and awareness employers providing you with practical and current know-how for
at Barnsley College. campaigns. increasing your chances of gaining employment whilst studying or
When you enrol you will automatically become a member See more at: after your course. They also encourage you to think about the skills
of the SU which is led by a group of students - the you have, how you can develop them and how you can gain new skills.
/BarnsleySU @Barnsley_SU
Students’ Union Committee - who are elected by you and
studentsunionbarnsley BCEF Opportunities Fund – sponsored by ASOS
supported by our Students’ Union staff.
This funding pot can be accessed by students who wish to carry out
exceptional work experience or employability experiences. Previous
Accommodation
students have undertaken work experience placements in other
countries, including Canada and Australia.
iTrust
There is a variety of accommodation available in and private accommodation providers. You should read An exciting joint venture with the local newspaper, The Barnsley
around the town centre, from terraced houses to contracts carefully and, if necessary, take independent Chronicle, and The Business Village at Barnsley Incubation Centre
apartments, so it won’t be hard to find a place to live. legal advice before entering into any agreement. to support individuals in setting up businesses. iTrust offers grant
funding and access to information and guidance, as well as local
StudentPad: industry mentors. This year, we have support from online clothing
StudentPad is an online platform where landlords retailer ASOS, which is part-funding some of the grants and providing
advertise their student accommodation. mentor support. So far, iTrust has had a number of successful
start-up businesses in the creative, media and service sectors
www.barnsleystudentpad.co.uk/accommodation including photographers, accessory designers and media specialists.
You can also register to receive details of new properties For more information on how the Enterprise Department could help
as they become available. you build skills and realise your potential, contact us on:
01226 216 840 or enterprise@barnsley.ac.uk
Whilst we endeavour to provide students with
information regarding accommodation in Barnsley,
the College has no contractual or other relationship with
20 21Visit us
Join us at one of our Open Days to explore the campus, meet
the tutors and get more information on the courses you are
interested in studying.
You can find out about student finance, fees, accommodation and
Sports student life. While you’re here you can take a walk into the town
centre and see the array of bars, restaurants and shops that
Barnsley has to offer.
Academy Our Open Days are on:
• Saturday 29 June 2019, 11.00am - 2.00pm
• Monday 19 August 2019, 2.00pm and 6.00pm
To attend any of our Open Days, please register at
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
If you are a talented athlete with the passion to develop
your skills, then Barnsley College Sports Academy could Drop-in sessions
be the ideal destination. If you can’t make it to an Open Day, we offer drop-in visits for
anyone who would like to take a look around the campus, meet
The state-of-the-art sports facilities at Honeywell Sports the tutors and find out more about the courses we offer.
campus include a 3G pitch, multi-use games area, indoor
sports arenas, two gyms and a fitness studio. It’s really easy to arrange, just call 01226 216 829
with the date and time that you’d like to come and let us
Sports Performance Academies include Football, Rugby, know what subject/s you are interested in.
Netball, Basketball, Refereeing and an Individual Athlete
Academy. We’ll offer you an alternative if we can’t accommodate you
on your preferred date.
For more information on Barnsley Sports Academy visit: For information on how to find us, please turn to page 46.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/bsa
22 23Our
Courses
24 25Higher Education Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm
Animal
Open Days Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm
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.
You will gain a more in-depth understanding of animals
and their environment and cover topics such as Anatomy
and Physiology, Animal Behaviour, Health and Welfare,
Animal Husbandry, Aquatic Ecology, Genetics, Biological
Principles, Research Project.
Undergra
du
You could progress onto careers such as: courses o ate
• Zoo Keeper
ffered:
Animal M
• Animal Welfare Officer anageme
Foundatio nt
• Kennels/Cattery Manager n Degree*
• Animal Technician
“I progressed on to the foundation degree having
Jake completed my Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications here at
Wigfield Farm. I love being based on a working farm
Midgley and everything that it brings including meeting new
people and working with a wide range of animals.
Animal I completed my work experience here and enjoyed
Management it so much that I continued volunteering one day a
week. This has allowed me to gain a job at an animal
collection, whilst continuing my studies.”
*An award of the University of Hull
Farming and environmental issues in Britain will
For more detailed information about our courses, visit continue to remain high on the agenda - with a strong
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. demand for skilled graduates.**
**www.prospects.co.uk
26 27“I started an art course at university, but
Art and Design
Simon found I wasn’t able to create the work I
wanted to. I transferred here and I am able to
Rose work on what I choose within many different
art disciplines.
Art and Design encompasses a host of creative subjects, Fine Art “I would recommend studying at Barnsley
taught in fully equipped studios and workshops. Our Practice College as it has a very friendly atmosphere
programmes are practice based with theoretical modules BA (Hons) and the teaching staff are always there to
help and are extremely knowledgeable.”
to create a diverse, engaging and independent higher
education experience that changes each day.
From ceramic workshops and Mac labs to virtual reality,
Barnsley College offers quality facilities purpose-built for you
to complete and broaden your studies. Creative and critical
thinking are encouraged by our team of artists and
experienced lecturing staff who push you to unlock and
develop conceptual, creative and practical 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
ideas to pollinate your developing practice.
Our aim is to provide you with the best start on the career
ladder, preparing you for a job in your chosen creative
industry and ensuring you finish an undergraduate Undergra
du
programme with an overflowing portfolio of work that courses o ate
you are proud to hand out to prospective employers, ffered:
*An award of the
• Fine Art
gallery owners or funding bodies. Practice University of Hull
BA (Hons)
• Fine Art *
You could progress onto careers such as: Practice
BA (Hons)
• Junior Graphic Designer Top-up*
• Advertising Art Director
• Web Designer
• Teacher The independent Bazalgette review of the creative
• Photographer industries predicts that the industry could be worth
For more detailed information about our courses, visit • Ceramicist £128.4billion to the UK economy by 2025 and help
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. • Printmaker to create up to one million jobs by 2030.**
**www.prospects.ac.uk
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28 29Did you know..?
We offer a
Business Access to
HE Diploma which
offers progression to
Higher Education
Open Days
Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm
Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm
Business
Business is one of the most popular areas of study
this course. amongst undergraduates. It opens doors to a
wide range of careers and further study as all
businesses need professional and qualified employees.
Our business courses will prepare you for your future
career. You will study a range of topics including finance,
marketing and human resources whilst gaining many
transferable skills sought after by employers including
analytical thinking, communication skills and team work.
You could progress onto careers such as: Undergra We also offer Higher Apprenticeships:
courses o duate • Business Administration
• Business Advisor • Business
ffered:
• Data Analyst Foundatio • Management and Leadership
Degree* n
• Marketing Manager • Operations/Departmental Manager
• Business
and • Professional Accounting Taxation Technician
• Project Manager Enterprise
BA (Hons) • Retail Manager
**
Take a look at website for more exciting courses coming • Supply Chain Management
soon: www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
“I chose to study here because I liked how
Jake the timetables are structured which allowed
Brook me to continue with my work commitments.
“The smaller class sizes provide a more
Business personable learning experience. My tutors
Foundation are approachable, accessible and willing to
Degree offer support.”
South Yorkshire is a growing location in the UK for *Validated by **Is an award of
professional and financial services companies and is
For more detailed information about our courses, visit expected to continue to grow, creating hundreds of new
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. jobs in the next few years.***
***Careers Yorkshire and Humber
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30 31Childcare and
Education Professions
Our undergraduate courses offer you the opportunity to excel in areas
such as early years, education, learning support, and supporting
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 Undergraduate
courses
• Infant and primary school teaching or learning support ses
• Social work See listed cour
su bje ct info
in our
• Teaching/training in the Lifelong Learning sector
• Youth and community work
Undergraduate courses offered:
• Diploma in Education and Training**
• Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up*
• Education Studies BA (Hons) Top-up*
• Supporting Young People, Children and Families BA (Hons) Top-up*
• Supporting Children and Families in Social Contexts Foundation Degree*
• Supporting Early Years Foundation Degree*
• Supporting Learning and Additional Needs Foundation Degree*
*Validated by
“I enjoy being part of a close-knit group
Georgia in my classes where plenty of support is
available. The course entails a lot of group
Ridley work and the tutors are very hands-on. They
also make themselves available to help you
For more detailed information about our courses, visit Early outside classes and pass on their knowledge Working in this sector can be very rewarding. You will
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. Years and experience during classes.” see children succeed in their development, becoming
more confident and independent learners.
** Awarded by TQUK
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32 33Construction
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 full-time
or part-time basis or as a Higher Level Apprenticeship.
They will help you to develop knowledge and skills in areas Undergra
du
such as building measurement, cost studies, environmental courses o ate
ffered:
science, project management, construction materials and • Constru
specifications as well as sustainability and modern ction
and the B
uilt
methods of construction. Environm
ent HNC*
• Constru
ction
You could progress onto careers such as: Managem
ent
Higher Le
• Architect ve
Apprentice l
• Project Manager ship
• Building Services Engineer
• Construction Manager
• Quantity Surveyor
“I work full-time and have fitted this course
Paul in around my full-time job.
Luty “Having been out of education for the last
10 years, I decided to study this course as I
Construction wanted to improve my career prospects.
and the Built I was nervous at first about going back into The construction industry is now showing strong growth
Environment education but the relaxed learning and the sector is expanding locally with £1.4 billion of
For more detailed information about our courses, visit environment and the smaller campus made
new infrastructure projects planned for South Yorkshire.**
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. it very easy for me to fit in.”
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34 35Higher Education Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm Engineering
Open Days Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm Our engineering courses are designed to build theory
and practical skills, providing you with an insight into
the fundamentals of the industry to prepare you for a
successful career. Our course covers subjects such as
engineering design, electrical and electronic principles,
instrumentation and control systems engineering.
You could also become part of the Engineering Society where
you will get the chance to chat to likeminded students who
have a passion for engineering and work on electrical and
mechanical projects such as building robotic arms.
You will spend some of your time at our Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre which houses
excellent custom built engineering and electrical
workshops and laboratory facilities.
You could progress onto careers such as:
Undergra
• Mechanical/Electrical Engineer du
courses o ate
• Systems Engineer ffered:
• Plant Engineer • Enginee
ring HNC/D
• Mechatronics Engineer *
• Design/Development Engineer
Lukasz “There is a friendly family
atmosphere here. You learn the Many jobs in manufacturing and engineering are in
Kaminski same knowledge as you do at a
big university but you are closer
demand due to the ageing workforce. There are skills
For more detailed information about our courses, visit shortages in most engineering and technology work
Engineering to home.”
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. areas.**
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36 37Higher Education Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm
Health and
Open Days Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm Social Care
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
alongside your academic studies to complete your course. We also offer Higher Apprenticeships:
Future job roles following the completion of • Dental Practice Manager
the course could be: • Healthcare Assistant Practitioner*
• Clinical Support Worker • Health and Social Care Leadership
Undergra
du and Management
• Family Support Worker
courses o ate • Healthcare Science Associate
• Social Care Manager ffered:
• Rehabilitation Assistant • Professio • Nursing Associate
nal
Health an Practice in
d So
You could also progress onto careers such as: Foundatio cial Care
n Degree*
• Adult Nursing
• Paramedic Practice
• Physiotherapy
• Social Work
On successfully completing your Foundation Degree, you could
study a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care Studies (Top-up), taught
at the validating university.
Nicola “I enjoy learning new information
and stepping close to my goal *Validated by
Health and Social Care is one of the
Dixon of a career in adult nursing. The
main employment sectors in South
location is great for me and I can
For more detailed information about our courses, visit Health and fit my study around being a mum
Yorkshire, accounting for 16% of
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. Social Care and my work responsibilities.” employment.**
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38 39Media
and Music
Whether your dream job lies in the music, film, media or theatre
industries, Barnsley College has the staff, facilities and
equipment to enable you to succeed.
Our computer labs are a creative student’s dream, offering high
specification machines running the latest industry standard
software. We have a large film studio with near 360 degree green
screen and access to professional 4K cameras, dolly and a
dedicated Foley studio. Musicians will be pleased to hear we have
four well-equipped practice rooms and two large performance
areas. For recording musicians we have four professional standard
recording studios and a Mac suite equipped with industry standard
software such as Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton Live.
Not only will you experience the highest quality facilities
and equipment throughout your time at Barnsley College, but
your teaching staff are second to none, with years of industry
experience they are on hand to offer support and guidance
throughout your degree and beyond.
You could progress onto careers such as: Undergrad
courses off uate
• Music Producer ered:
• Games De
• 2D or 3D Artist sign
Foundation
• Popular M Degree*
• Live Sound Engineer usic (Perform
Production ance and
• Stage Manager routes) BA (H
ons)*
Jonathan “I’m so glad to be here, it’s a
brilliant foundation for me. The
Bradbury tutors, the company, the ease of
accessibility to everything and the The Creative and Digital sector is *Validated by
opportunities you get should not growing at a faster rate than
Popular be underestimated. Plus the free anywhere in the UK. Employment
For more detailed information about our courses, visit
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. Music rehearsal space is great!” in this sector has increased by
over 50% in the last decade.**
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40 41Higher Education
Open Days
Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm
Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm
Sport
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
timetable is structured in a way that is student-focused
allowing time to gain work experience, paid employment
and to complete higher level study.
Our sport courses will help you to develop knowledge and
skills in areas such as healthy environments, psychology of te
physical activity, fundamentals of teaching and coaching, Undergradua
courses
community sports development and youth sport and health.
ses
See listed cour
You could also become part of the Barnsley Sports Academy ou r su bj ec t info
in
where we are committed to supporting elite athletes and
combining sporting and academic excellence. You will spend
some of your time at our Honeywell Sports campus where
facilities include a 3G pitch, a multi-use games area, indoor
sports arenas, two gyms and a fitness studio.
You could progress onto careers such as:
• Teacher in Primary, Secondary or FE/HE Education
• Lifestyle and Health Advisor or Personal Trainer
• Community coaching and sports development
Undergraduate courses offered:
• Coaching, Physical Education and Sport Development
Foundation Degree* “I enjoy learning the relevant topics that will
• Physical Activity, Health and Exercise Foundation Degree* Matthew help me in my future career and improve my
• Physical Activity, Health and Exercise BSc (Hons) Top-up* skills regarding coaching. I appreciate the
Foster approachability and helpfulness of the staff
• Sport, Physical Education and Health BA (Hons) Top-up*
and the relationships I have built with my
Sport fellow students.”
For more detailed information about our courses, visit Within the South Yorkshire region the area of sport,
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. leisure and tourism is classed as a growth sector.**
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42 43We also o
Higher Ap
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ffer a
Travel and Tourism
route. Ple nticeship
ase
website fo see our
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details.
Management
(Events)
The world of travel and tourism is a dynamic and
challenging industry to work in and offers a wide
variety of employment opportunities at both supervisory
and managerial level in sectors associated with transport,
tour operations, events and visitor attractions. Undergra
du
courses o ate
Our course will help you to develop knowledge and skills in ffered:
Internatio
areas such as managing the customer experience, tour nal Trav
and Tourism el
operations, and conference and events.
Managem
ent
(Events) H
You could progress onto careers such as: NC/D*
• Aviation and cabin crew
• Event management
• Marketing and promotions
• Tour operations
• Travel and hospitality management
“The tutors are very supportive
Marsela and particularly understanding
of the needs of non-UK students.
Loulai I would highly recommend the
course, there is a great support
Travel and Tourism network, the staff are experienced
Management (Events) and I can really relate to them.” Nationally, the long term prospects for the sector
are good; demand for graduates is expected to
For more detailed information about our courses, visit grow, with 69,000 more managerial jobs over
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation or call 01226 216 165. the next eight years.**
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44 45How to Church Street campus
Church Street
Barnsley
01226 216 165
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 Saturday 29 June 2019
11.00am - 2.00pm
find us South Yorkshire
S70 2AN
BarnsleyCollegeHE
@barnsleycollege
motorway.
Our campus is just a few minutes’ walk from
Open Days Monday 19 August 2019
2.00pm and 6.00pm
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the transport interchange which offers great
links to many other towns and cities.
Wigfield Farm M1
Worsbrough Junction 37
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At Barnsley College we recognise and celebrate
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diversity and strive for equality of opportunity
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Town union activity, political or religious belief.
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campus Leeds
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We are
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Sports Campus www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
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data is kept and processed in accordance with
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Education
Barnsley College
Higher Education
Church Street campus
Church Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2AN
01226 216 165
info@barnsley.ac.uk
www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation
BarnsleyCollegeHE
@barnsleycollege
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