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Higher Education Prospectus
2021
CONTENTS
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL 2-3
UNIVERSITY CENTRE HALESOWEN 4-5
PARTNERSHIPS, WHO WE WORK WITH 6-7
QUALITY ASSURED 8-9
HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPLAINED 11
ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING 13
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS 14-15
GRADUATION DAY 16-17
SUPPORTING YOU 19-33
REASONS TO STUDY AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE 20
STUDENT SUPPORT 21
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY 22
HE STUDENT VOICE 23
MONEY MATTERS 25-28
LEARNING SUPPORT 29
STUDENT HUB 31
FACILITIES 32
COURSES 34-77
HNC CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 36-37
HND CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 38-39
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 40-41
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING 42-43
HNC BUSINESS 44-45
HND BUSINESS 46-47
HNC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 48-49
HNC APPLIED SCIENCES 50-51
HNC SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 52-53
HND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 54-55
HND APPLIED SCIENCES 56-57
HND SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 58-59
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION & TRAINING 60-61
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS FULL TIME 62-63
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS PART TIME 64-65
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEARNING SUPPORT FULL TIME 66-67
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEARNING SUPPORT PART TIME 68-69
HNC COMPUTING 70-71
HNC CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 72-73
HNC ENGINEERING 74-75
HND COMPUTING 76-77
HOW TO APPLY 78
NOTES 79-80
HOW TO FIND HALESOWEN COLLEGE 81
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WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This prospectus provides you with a guide to our university-level
education programmes. Our provision is built upon the College’s core
values of commitment, partnership, standards, learning, respect and
trust.
Halesowen College is an inclusive, supportive and friendly learning
community. We have a key role in the educational, cultural and
economic life of the surrounding area through the delivery of
employer-focused, cost effective high quality Higher Education learning
opportunities within a culture of continuous enhancement.
In association with our long-standing partnership with the University
of Worcester, we are committed to increasing participation and
progression routes to Higher Education for the local community.
Halesowen College’s Higher Education provision is registered with the
Office for Students.
We have four primary objectives; that all students, from all
backgrounds, and with the ability and desire to undertake higher
education:
1. Are supported to access, succeed in, and progress from, higher
education.
2. Receive a high quality academic experience, and their interests are
protected while they study or in the event of provider, campus or
course closure.
3. Are able to progress into employment or further study, and their
qualifications hold their value over time.
4. Receive value for money.
I hope you enjoy browsing this prospectus. Should you require any
further guidance, please get in touch with our course teachers who will
be happy to help and advise you.
Joanne Williams
Interim Principal
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UNIVERSITY CENTRE HALESOWEN
The vision of the University Centre Halesowen, working in partnership with the University
of Worcester is to provide an educational and cultural hub for those attending Halesowen
College and the local community.
THE AIMS ARE TO: WHAT IS ON OFFER?
• attract people into the University The University Centre Halesowen will offer
Centre who would not normally both existing students and members of the
participate in education within a public:
campus setting • information, advice and guidance to all
• provide a visible focus of higher regarding higher education aspiration
education in Halesowen • free, public lectures and events coming
• increase progression to higher soon!
education The University Centre Halesowen will
• to provide a more visible manifestation also be able to assist organisations and
of the existing partnership working businesses by holding events to meet
and educational opportunities that business needs. For more information,
have been developed by Halesowen please contact the Head of University
College and the University of Centre.
Worcester in Halesowen
• host a mixture of public lectures, and
events running throughout the year
EVENTS
For more information, contact the Head of Partnerships:
Email: juliaedmunds@halesowen.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 602 7781
Write to:
University Centre Halesowen, Halesowen College,
Whittingham Road, Halesowen, B63 3NA
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PARTNERSHIPS
In addition to our Higher National Certificates,
Diplomas, and Higher Apprenticeships, we
are proud to be an Associate College of the
University of Worcester, offering high quality
Foundation Degrees in Early Years, Health &
Social Care, and Learning Support, as well as
the Diploma in Education & Training. We also
work with the industry-specific institution, the
Association of Accounting Technicians.
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WHO WE WORK WITH
Halesowen College is proud to work closely with other institutions and organisations, and has
designed Higher Education programmes in areas where there is a strong Level 3 provision,
and good local community and employer relationships, with clear higher education or
employment progression routes.
CARE LEAVERS COVENANT Examples of ways in which Halesowen
Halesowen College is one of the leading College supports care leavers is to:
members of the Care Leavers Covenant, • provide them with opportunities to
and is committed to offering a tailored enter the world of work, such as
support package to care leavers in order offering work experience placements,
to ensure they: work shadowing placements,
1. are better prepared and supported to internships, traineeships and
live independently. apprenticeships.
2. have improved access to employment, • provide them with additional support,
education and training. such as, one-to-one mentoring or
pastoral support and guidance on
3. experience stability in their lives and various aspects of their lives, financial
feel safe and secure. guidance, career/employment
4. have improved access to health and guidance, educational prospects and
emotional support. opportunities.
5. achieve financial stability. • provide them with opportunities
to broaden their horizons, such as
concessionary access to sport, leisure
and cultural activities, along with
discounted retail offers.
For more information, please • encourage involvement in specific
contact the Director of Learner activities and events which inspire
Services: personal interest, and widen
employment prospects.
Mandy Davis • support them with educational
mandydavis@halesowen.ac.uk and training opportunities that
0121 602 7612 will improve their vocational and
educational profile, and open up future
employment opportunities.
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QUALITY ASSURED
QUALITY ASSURANCE SILVER TEF AWARD
Halesowen College is a registered Higher Halesowen College has Silver TEF award.
Education provider, officially recognised The Teaching Excellence and Student
by the Office for Students. The Office Outcomes Framework (TEF) is a national
for Students’ primary aim is to ensure exercise, introduced by the government in
that English Higher Education is delivering England. It assesses excellence in teaching
positive outcomes for students – past, at universities and colleges, and how
present and future. They regulate the well they ensure excellent outcomes for
Higher Education system in England, their students in terms of graduate-level
working in the interests of students and employment or further study.
prospective students from all backgrounds,
including: The TEF encourages excellent teaching.
The results can help those considering
• undergraduates and postgraduates higher education choose where to apply,
• students studying full time and part alongside other sources of information.
time There are systems in place to help ensure
that all UK colleges and universities meet
• those based on campus and learning national quality standards. The TEF looks
at a distance at what they are doing in addition to these
standards, and participating universities
and colleges can achieve a gold, silver,
bronze or provisional rating.
The TEF process is managed by the Office
for Students, and ratings are judged by an
independent panel of students, academics
and other experts.
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>HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPLAINED
Whether you are leaving school or have been out of education for some time, Halesowen
College has a range of Higher Education courses at Levels 4 and 5. We also have a number
of progressional agreements with universities in order to ‘top up’ to Level 6.
The Higher Education undergraduate courses Halesowen College offer include:
HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
This qualification is typically a one year This is a qualification which can lead to a
work related course, and the equivalent to degree as part of an apprenticeship. These
a first year at university studying a degree courses are a good fit for students who
programme. want to gain work experience, rather than
studying full-time at university, but would
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
like to achieve the same degree status.
This qualification is typically a one year,
work related course, and the equivalent to Students need to be highly committed, and
the first two years at university studying a those considering this option, may want
degree programme. to speak to a member of the College’s
Admissions Team for further guidance.
With both the HNC and HND, students have
the option to progress to a full Level 6
degree at a university (either via top-up or For information
by directly entering a degree in the third, A Bachelor Degree usually takes between
and final year). three or four years to complete. A
student studying this type of degree can
FOUNDATION DEGREE (FD)
concentrate on a single subject or combine
This qualification is usually two years in
length. The Foundation Degree is the subjects, known as joint honours. Some
equivalent to the first two years at a Bachelor Degrees offer a sandwich year
university studying a degree programme. which involves a work placement year.
This route is a good option for those who Some Bachelor Degrees offer an
prefer a more vocational style of learning, integrated masters which involves, typically,
as they often combine both academic an extra year of study, and the student
skills and knowledge with workplace being awarded a postgraduate Master’s
performance. Degree at the end.
The Foundation Degree can be a standalone
qualification, or students have the option to If you would like more information you can
progress from these courses to a full Level 6 contact us using live chat on our website.
Bachelor degree at a university (either via
top-up or by directly entering a degree in
the third and final year).
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>ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning
Halesowen College is committed to the principle that learning, wherever it occurs, should be
recognised in an appropriate way within its academic provision. This procedure is to ensure
that an individual’s prior learning achieved through formal and informal training, work
experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised.
Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that recognises the value of achievements already
gained by a learner, and may be used to meet the requirements of part of a unit or,
exceptionally, a whole unit.
Students with relevant previous study at level 4/5 or extensive experience may be
considered eligible for Accreditation of Prior Learning if they can provide sufficient evidence
to show that the unit learning outcomes have already been achieved by the student.
For more information, contact the
Student HUB as follows:
Email:
studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk
Telephone: 0121 602 7688
STUDENT HUB
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Thursday
08:30 – 17:00
Friday
08:30 – 16.30
Alternatively you can contact us
using live chat on our website.
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>HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity for you to study, while working and learning
the skills needed for future success.
Halesowen College has an impressive reputation for its Apprenticeship provision at higher
level and offers popular programmes that are grouped into the following clusters:
If you choose an Apprenticeship
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL programme you will:
SERVICES
• spend part of the week in College/
• Accounting/Tax Professional
training
- Level 4
• gain an industry recognised
qualification, which is tailored to suit
your work environment
HEALTH, SCIENCES & EDUCATION
• earn a real wage
• Healthcare Science Associate - Level 4
• have the support of College staff,
• Technician Scientist - Level 5
who regularly review your progress
and help with the completion of your
portfolio (if required).
The duration of the Apprenticeship
depends on the subject studied, the level
of the programme and your previous
experience/skills.
Following successful completion, most
apprentices stay in employment, with a
third receiving a promotion within 12
months and many more taking increased
responsibility in their role.
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Apprenticeships contact
the College Apprenticeship Team
on 0121 602 7784
or email
apprenticeships@halesowen.ac.uk
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>SUPPORTING YOU
REASONS TO STUDY AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE 20
STUDENT SUPPORT 21
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY 22
HE STUDENT VOICE 23
MONEY MATTERS 25-28
• ONLINE RESOURCES
• OUR HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA FEES
• PAYMENT METHODS
• AVAILABLE SUPPORT
• TUITION FEE LOANS
• MAINTENANCE LOANS
• DEPENDANTS GRANTS
• DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCE
• ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS
• APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCE
• ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT FINANCE
• REPAYMENTS
• COURSE CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
LEARNING SUPPORT 29
STUDENT HUB 31
• LIBRARIES AND RESOURCES
FACILITIES 32
• RESTAURANT
• STARBUCKS
• ELLIOTT’S
FACILITIES AT OTHER CAMPUSES 32
• SHENSTONE HOUSE MUNCH
• COOMBS WOOD SHOP
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>REASONS TO STUDY AT HALESOWEN COLLEGE
QUALITY EXCELLENT
FACILITIES
TEACHING AND WELCOMING
C A M P U S
Inclusive
learning environment Small
class
Local and close to home sizes
Outstanding TEF SILVER AWARD
FOR DELIVERING HIGH
academic QUALITY TEACHING,
LEARNING AND OUTCOMES
support
f r o m Fle xibilit y
study to fit around your busy life
ex p e r t
t u t o r s Affordable fees
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>STUDENT SUPPORT
Halesowen College takes the safeguarding of Every member of staff is responsible for
all students and visitors seriously. We believe safeguarding. Students can speak to their
we not only have a statutory duty to ensure lecturer, or a member of the safeguarding
that we safeguard and promote the welfare team directly, if they have concerns for
of children, young people and adults at risk themselves or for others.
of harm in our care, but also a moral duty.
Halesowen College is able to support
students with mental health issues by assisting
with referral to health providers and external
agencies, as well as providing details of
appropriate information sources.
Some of the areas in which support can be
offered include: personal safety, mental well-
being, homelessness, bullying and harassment,
hate crime, issues around extremism, forced
marriage and domestic violence.
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>EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
The College aims to actively promote equality of opportunity and challenge discriminatory attitudes.
Equality and diversity affects everyone, as we all work in diverse teams with people of different
genders, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, ability, beliefs, values, and working styles.
It is important to understand what we mean As Leaders in Diversity, we hold a wide range
by equality and diversity, how it impacts on of activities during the course of the year for
everyday life, and the reasons for and benefits students and staff to attend and participate.
of promoting it. We are committed to creating Activities and celebrations have included
an inclusive College, where people are treated LGBT+ Carnival Day, midnight football during
with dignity and respect, and where we Ramadan, mental health awareness, eliminating
anticipate and respond positively to different racial hatred and improving health and
needs and circumstances so that everyone can wellbeing.
achieve their potential.
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>HE STUDENT VOICE
From admission through to completion, Halesowen College wants to know and understand our Higher
Education student voice. There are opportunities for you to represent your course group as a
HE Student Representative. By attending meetings with our Head of Partnerships, you can discuss a
range of college issues such as timetabling or marking and assessment.
STUDENT VOICE MEETINGS
Meet with the Head of Partnerships, and other
HE@HC student representatives three times per year.
All representatives are provided with an agenda, and
minutes for each meeting.
PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Share your course group’s feedback at HE Student Voice
meetings, and via the Head of Partnerships. Halesowen
College wants to engage with students, and continually
improve.
COMMUNICATE WITH PEERS
Share feedback with your course group. This may be
following HE Student Voice meetings regarding things
such as Graduation Day, student surveys and module
evaluations. We want students to remain informed.
For more information contact Julia Edmunds: juliaedmunds@halesowen.ac.uk
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>MONEY MATTERS
It is important that our courses offer excellent PAYMENT METHODS
teaching, facilities and student experience at We offer a variety of payment methods. You
an affordable cost to our students. Our fee can pay the course fees in full at enrolment, by
structure is straightforward and offers excellent instalments, student loan or by company invoice.
value for money.
If you choose to pay by instalments, these are
ONLINE RESOURCES collected on the first working day of the month
19+ Loans – Information about 19+ Advanced by Direct Debit. You will be required to pay a
Learner Loans can be found here: minimum of 20% or £100 (whichever is higher)
https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan on the day of enrolment. There will usually be 5
Direct Debit collections in addition to the initial
HE Loans – Information about HE Student Loans deposit.
can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance Your employer may pay course fees on your
behalf. We require a letter of authority from
Money Advice Service - Free impartial money the company confirming the fees they will be
advice from The Money Advice Service: paying, or a purchase order. The company will
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en then be invoiced for the fees (payable in 30
days). Any fees not paid by the employer need
National Careers Service - Provides information, to be paid by yourself.
advice, and guidance to help students make
decisions on learning, training, and work If you opt to pay your fees by student loan,
opportunities. please be aware that you are still responsible
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ for the fees and will be required to pay
them even if the loan is not approved, or you
withdraw from the course, as the SLC will only
OUR HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE pay whilst you are in attendance.
AND DIPLOMA FEES
AVAILABLE SUPPORT
Qualification Full time Part time
(per year) (per year) Student Finance consists of grants, loans, and/
HNC £4,880 £2,440 or allowances, and is intended to help you
with tuition fees and living costs which are the
HND* £4,880 £2,440 main types of cost you will have while you are
studying.
*Students need to have achieved the Level 4 HNC
or similar Level 4 qualification to progress onto HND
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TUITION FEE LOANS ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS
The College sets your tuition fee, and the loan is If you are planning to study a Further Education
paid directly to us by Student Finance. You have course at Level 3 to 6 you may qualify for an
to pay this loan back. Advanced Learner Loan. These loans help you
pay the fees charged by approved colleges
MAINTENANCE LOANS and training organisations in England.
Full time students, depending on your
circumstances, may also be eligible to apply for Most learners, aged 19 and over, will qualify
maintenance loans to contribute towards living for these loans from the UK government. Eligible
costs. How much you get depends on where you courses include A Levels, Access to HE Diplomas
live while studying, your household income and and other vocational qualifications.
your course intensity. The loan is paid directly
into your bank account two weeks after the start If you are using an Advanced Learner Loan to
of each term. You have to pay the loan back. pay for an Access to HE Diploma, which you
complete, and then go on to complete a course
DEPENDANTS GRANTS in Higher Education, the remaining balance of
your Advanced Learner Loan, including any
Full time students with families are also eligible
interest on it, will be written off.
to apply for government grants for the
following; Adult Dependants’ Grant, Childcare
It is easy to apply, your household income is not
Grant and Parents’ Learning Allowance. These
taken into account and there is no credit check.
grants do not have to be paid back and are
You will not have to pay anything back until your
on top of your other Student Finance. For more
income is over £26,575 a year.
information, see
www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help
Before taking out any loan, you should consider all
of your options. If you want advice on managing
DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCE
your finances, visit the Money Advice Service at
You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en
(DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs you have
for free and impartial advice.
because of a mental health problem, long term
illness or any other disability. You can get the
For information and advice on learning,
allowances on top of your other Student Finance.
careers and funding options, visit
You will not need to repay DSAs. If you are a
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
part time student your ‘course intensity’ can affect
how much you get. For more information go to
You can apply for an Advanced Learner
www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas
Loan online at GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
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APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCE ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT FINANCE
Most full time and part time students can apply Whether you qualify for Student Finance
online to Student Finance England, paper forms depends on your course, if you have studied a
are also available. You can apply online here: Higher Education course before, your age and
https://logon.slc.co.uk/cas/login your residency status.
You will need to set up a Student Finance Your funding may be limited if you have studied
account online, then complete a loan application. at Higher Education before, even if it was self-
You may also need to include your household funded. Your funding may also be limited if
income and provide proof of identity. you change course, or leave a course, and start
again, or if you are ‘topping up’ a qualification
For courses starting in September, you can such as a HND to an Honours Degree.
usually apply online from May onwards. After
you have been offered a place, we will advise There is no upper age limit for tuition fee loans
you when you can start applying for a loan. but if you are aged 60 or over, you may get
limited funding for maintenance loans.
If you are a UK national or have settled status
(no restrictions on how long you can stay),
normally live in England and you have been
living in the UK for 3 years before starting your
course, you will usually be eligible to apply.
See
www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies
for further information on eligibility.
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REPAYMENTS You will be charged interest on your loan from
If you are a full time student, you will be due the day the SLC makes the first payment to
to start repaying your loan the April after you you, or to the College, until it has been repaid
finish or leave your course. in full or cancelled. Interest is calculated daily
and applied to your balance each month. The
If you are a part time student, you will be due interest rate is based on RPI and will vary
to start repaying your loan the April after you depending on your circumstances.
finish or leave your course, or the April four
years after the start of your course (even if you You can find more information on how
are still studying), whichever comes first. repayment works by visiting
www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan
You will only start making repayments if your
income is over the repayment threshold, which COURSE CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
is currently £26,575 a year, £2,214 a month or You will get a refund if you have already paid
£511 a week in the UK. You will repay 9% of for a course; which we have had to cancel or
your income over this repayment threshold. which we agree with you is not suitable after
initial assessment/interview and cannot offer
If your income falls below the repayment
you an alternative.
threshold, your repayments will stop and only
restart when your income is over the threshold You will not get a refund if you withdraw before
again. the end of a course. The full costs of tuition
will remain payable and this is a condition of
You can also make additional voluntary
enrolment.
repayments to the SLC at any time.
We reserve the right to re-arrange course dates,
times and venues.
Monthly income before Tax Approximate
Income each year before Tax monthly repayment
£26,575 £2,214 £0
£27,000 £2,250 £3
£29,500 £2,458 £21
£31,000 £2,583 £39
£33,000 £2,750 £54
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>LEARNING SUPPORT
Halesowen College provides high quality
support to students with both learning
difficulties and disabilities.
The College provides a wide range of
support which is tailored to individual needs.
If you have any queries or requests, please
do not hesitate to contact the Head of SEND
(Special Educational Needs & Disabilities),
or a member of the Learning Support Team
based upstairs in the HUB
Email:
learningsupport@halesowen.ac.uk
Telephone: 0121 602 7777
Extension 7537 or 7535
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>STUDENT HUB
The Student HUB, based at our Whittingham Road Campus, is a one-stop shop for all your student
services queries. The Hub is a new, purpose built centre, where you can drop in with a query, or
undertake independent study, in a modern and relaxed environment.
Alternatively you can telephone or email studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk
Telephone: 0121 602 7688
Our Learning Resource Centre is an excellent The Student HUB can help you with:
place to study, with independent and group
study areas, including computers, books and FINANCIAL SUPPORT
journals to support you in your studies.
TRANSPORT
Students have access to online resources and
EBooks, onsite or from home, so they can work
STUDENT SUPPORT
wherever suits them best. CAREERS ADVICE
The Learning Resource Centre staff can help STUDENT UNION
you find resources, assist with referencing,
connect to free College WiFi, use the computers
LEARNING SUPPORT
etc. The computers can be booked up to CHAPLAINCY
seven days in advance, which helps students
to manage their study time. A FAQ page is COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
available on the Library Resources site which
includes basic information about using the
LIBRARIES AND RESOURCES
Library Service and several user guides.
Email: STUDENT HUB
library@halesowen.ac.uk OPENING HOURS
Monday to Thursday
08:30 – 17:00
Friday
08:30 – 16.30
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RESTAURANT
RESERVATIONS
Email: restaurant@halesowen.ac.uk
The College’s restaurant offers breakfast, Telephone: 0121 602 7777
coffee, freshly baked cakes and pastries,
lunch, and light bites. www.facebook.com/BistroAtB63/
Halesowen College has a Starbucks on Whittingham Campus, so you can
grab yourself a coffee to go, or meet with friends and relax between
lessons.
Starbucks Café located in Block 11 offers a full range of drinks,
as well as a range of cakes and desserts.
Elliott’s, our cafeteria in Block 8 of Whittingham Campus, offers a range
of hot and cold foods, drinks, confectionery, crisps and grocery lines.
FACILITIES AT OTHER CAMPUSES
SHENSTONE HOUSE MUNCH
Munch offers a range of hot and cold food, drinks, confectionery, crisps and snacks.
There is also a Starbucks Coffee Machine.
COOMBS WOOD SHOP
A small shop provides a limited range of cold food, drinks, confectionery, crisps and grocery
lines (prepacked muffins, flapjacks etc.).
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CREATIVE 36-39
HNC CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 36-37
HND CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION 38-39
HEALTH & CARE 40-43
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 40-41
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING 42-43
MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY 44-47
HNC BUSINESS 44-45
HND BUSINESS 46-47
SCIENCES 48-59
HNC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 48-49
HNC APPLIED SCIENCES 50-51
HNC SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 52-53
HND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 54-55
HND APPLIED SCIENCES 56-57
HND SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE 58-59
TEACHING 60-69
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION & TRAINING 60-61
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS FULL TIME 62-63
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EARLY YEARS PART TIME 64-65
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEARNING SUPPORT FULL TIME 66-67
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN LEARNING SUPPORT PART TIME 68-69
TECHNOLOGY 70-77
HNC COMPUTING 70-71
HNC CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 72-73
HNC ENGINEERING 74-75
HND COMPUTING 76-77
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>Course location HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
CREATIVE - HNC CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Halesowen College CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Whittingham Campus
120 credits
and Coombs Wood Campus
Course duration About the programme
Full Time – One Year Available to study full time over one year or part time over two years, this programme is aimed at those wanting to
Part Time – Two Years work in the creative media sector in industries as varied as film, TV or advertising.
How to apply The course provides students with underpinning knowledge of creative media techniques and
Full-time students should theoretical frameworks .
apply via UCAS Apply, using
the UCAS code: C415 There is an emphasis on the development of skills, research skills, teamwork and practical skills such as editing,
Applicants can visit the HNC camera work, sound design and directing.
Creative Media Production
page of the College’s
website for guidance on how The course prepares students to progress to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production.
to do this
The course includes opportunities for students to undertake work experience in the creative media sector, and build
upon understanding of the techniques used in film and video editing.
Part-time applicants should
apply via the ‘Apply’ link
on the Halesowen College
website
Fees What next?
The programme’s fee is
This course is for those who are currently employed in the sector and want to deepen their understanding in
£4880
order to improve practice and knowledge.
Additional costs to consider
Following successful completion of this qualification you can progress to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in
may include purchasing
Creative Media Production.
resources relating to reading
research
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>Entry requirements
CREATIVE - HNC CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Applicants should have:
• a Level 3 Creative Media
Modules Delivery Assessment Production qualification,
or similar
• Individual project Full time students attend College Students engage in a range of
two days per week and participate learning and assessment styles and • GCSE English and Maths
• Creative Media Industry
in a range of activities, including are encouraged to become effective graded C/4 or above
• Professional Practice
lectures, workshops, seminars, and independent in researching • 48 UCAS Tariff points
• Film Practice
tutorials, group work, presentations, and presenting work. Work based
• Film Studies and practical activities. assignments will enable students to
Mature learners may
• Editing for Film and Television engage with their own practice and
present a more varied
• Single Camera Techniques for to share knowledge and expertise
Students are encouraged to use a profile of achievement that
Television with others through activities such as
range of resources, including books is likely to include extensive
group work and presentations.
• Television Studio Production and journals from the Learning work experience and/or
Resource Centre on campus, as well achievement of a range of
Each module has a credit value
as online learning materials. Example modes of assessments professional qualifications in
of 15.
includes written assignments, their work sector.
presentations, case studies, reflective
portfolio entries, reflective journals,
seminars, independent studies,
self-evaluation/needs analysis,
evaluations, literature critiques.
“Valuable practical and production skills, together
with a developed understanding of media, television
and film theories and approaches, helps to inform
students’ creative decisions”.
Course Leader – Scott Martin
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>Course location HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
CREATIVE - HND CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Halesowen College CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Whittingham Campus
240 credits
and Coombs Wood Campus
Course duration About the programme
Full Time – One Year Available to study full time over one year or part time over two years, this programme is aimed at those wanting to
Part Time – Two Years work in the creative media sector in industries as varied as film, TV or advertising.
How to apply The course provides students with underpinning knowledge of creative media techniques and theoretical frameworks.
Full time students should
apply via UCAS using There is an emphasis on the development of research skills, teamwork and practical skills such as editing, camera
the UCAS code C412. work, sound design and directing, and provides opportunities for students to conduct work experience in the creative
Applicants can visit the HND media sector.
Creative Media Production
page of the College’s The Level 5 Diploma builds upon the understanding of the techniques used in film and video editing, and will
website for guidance on how prepare students who may wish to progress to Level 6 ‘Top Up’ degree opportunities.
to do this
Part-time applicants should
apply via the ‘Apply’ link
on the Halesowen College
website
Fees What next?
The programme’s fee is This course is for those who are currently employed in the sector and want to deepen their understanding in
£4880 order to improve practice and knowledge.
Additional costs to Successful completion of this qualification can allow you to progress to a full honours degree in Creative Media
consider may include or a related subject.
purchasing resources
relating to reading
research
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>Entry requirements
CREATIVE - HND CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
It is anticipated applicants
applying to this programme
have achieved the Level 4
Compulsory modules Delivery Assessment HNC (also available to study
Level 4 Full time students attend college Students engage in a range of at Halesowen College).
• Individual Project two days per week and participate learning and assessment styles and
(15 credits) in a range of activities, including are encouraged to become effective • HNC Creative Media
• Creative Media Industry lectures, workshops, seminars, and independent in researching Production, or similar
(15 credits)
tutorials, group work, presentations, and presenting work. Work based
• Professional Practice Level 4 qualification
and practical activities. assignments will enable students to
(15 credits) • GCSE English and
• Film Practices (15 credits) engage with their own practice and
Maths graded C/4
• Film Studies (15 credits) Students are encouraged to use a to share knowledge and expertise
or above
• Editing for Film & Television range of resources, including books with others through activities such as
and journals from the Learning • 48 UCAS Tariff points
(15 credits) group work and presentations.
• Single Camera Techniques for Resource Centre on campus, as well
Television (15 credits) as online learning materials. Example modes of assessments Mature learners may
• Television Studio Production present a more varied
include written assignments,
(15 credits) profile of achievement that
presentations, case studies, reflective
Level 5 portfolio entries, reflective journals, is likely to include extensive
• Collaborative Project work experience and/or
seminars, independent studies,
(15 credits) achievement of a range of
self-evaluation/needs analysis,
• Personal Professional
evaluations, literature critiques. professional qualifications in
Development (15 credits)
their work sector.
• Advanced Film Production
Studies (30 credits)
Optional modules
• Drama (15 credits)
• Multi-camera Production
(15 credits)
• Marketing & Promotion
(15 credits)
• Scriptwriting for Film &
Television (15 credits)
• Project Management
(15 credits)
• Documentary (15 credits)
• Film Criticism (15 credits)
• Narrative (15 credits)
• Advanced Editing for Film and
Television (15 credits)
• Podcast Production
(15 credits)
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>FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
HEALTH & CARE - FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Course location 240 credits.
Halesowen College This course is currently being revalidated to ensure it offers you the best possible course content. Updated
Whittingham Campus information about the course that you will study in September 2021 will be available on our website soon.
Course duration
Full Time: Two Years About the programme
The Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care is for those who are currently employed in the sector and want to
deepen their understanding in order to improve practice and knowledge.
How to apply Students can complete the one year, Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education programme, or stay with us for two years to
complete the Level 5 Foundation Degree.
Applicants should apply
via UCAS Apply, using the The Certificate in Higher Education course has become a recognised route into careers within the NHS, independent
appropriate UCAS code: and third sector organisations, including Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,
Paramedics, Midwifery, Psychology and Social Work, for students who did not meet the initial entry criteria. Progression
Health and Social Care Cert onto such professional programmes is subject to successful application and therefore not guaranteed.
HE (one year): L513
Students who undertake the two year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care may choose to complete a top-up
Health and Social Care FdSc Degree.
(two years): L511
200 hours of work placement per year is required each academic year. A total of 400 hours is required in order to
Applicants can visit the FdSc complete and achieve the Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care.
Health & Social Care page
of the College’s website for Students must ensure they attend classes each week for the full day and familiarise themselves with the attendance
policy.
guidance on how to do this
If students are in paid employment, be sure the employer will support attendance to classes each week, and avoid
If you have any questions, shifts which could affect ability to study (such as night shifts).
please contact the Admissions
office on 01905 855111 or The benefits of studying the Foundation Degree include:
• Development of academic writing skills, research skills, reflective practice and evidence-based practice
admissions@worc.ac.uk • Smaller group sizes, with greater one to one support
• Work based learning module to support professional development, linking theory to practice
• Bridging the leap from L3 to L4 study and an opportunity to achieve a university qualification that supports
your application to another degree
• Study a higher education course locally with only one day a week at College
• Support in completing your application for a degree at the University of Worcester, without going through UCAS
• Help in developing personal statements and UCAS applications that improve your chances of being offered a
place onto your degree of choice
• Progressional opportunities available, including the chance to apply to study a Top Up Degree such as Applied
Health & Social Care. This could lead to professional training at Masters level, or employment that requires an
undergraduate degree
Fees
What next?
Please refer to the Successful completion of this qualification could lead to progression to a full honours top-up degree in a variety
University of Worcester
of related subjects, including Health Studies and Nursing.
programme page for
course fee information
www.worcester.ac.uk/
“Health & Social Care is the biggest employment sector
courses/health-and-social-
care-fdsc#costs
in Europe and for many students this Foundation Degree
is a springboard to a top-up degree and a fulfilling career,
particularly in nursing or social work”.
Course Leader – Kim Samuda
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>Entry requirements
HEALTH & CARE - FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
This programme is validated, and quality assured by the University of
Worcester and delivered at Halesowen College as a partner of the University. Applicants should have:
• English grades C/4 or
Compulsory modules Upon successful completion of both Delivery of teaching will be through above required
This course is currently being First Year and Second Year modules, a variety of methods to support • Maths grade C/4 or
reworked to ensure it offers you along with 400 hours of placement all students, such as team working above desirable
the best possible course content. experience, students will achieve the activities, group presentations, • Science C/4 or above
Foundation Degree in Health and lectures, discussion threads on (if wanting to go onto a
The module information below is
clinical degree such as
provided as an example of possible Social Care. boards and class discussions/
nursing it is desirable)
course content only. The modules debates.
that will be available for study in Delivery UCAS Tariff: A minimum of 32
September 2021 are expected to Full time students will be required Assessment points at A Level which must
cover broadly similar topics to those to attend college one full day each Students will be assessed in terms of include at least one 6-unit
listed below. Full details will be week, and the remaining time will knowledge and competency through: award. Other acceptable
available on our website soon. be placement experience/practice qualifications include AVCE,
• Individual and group
Year 1 through current employment. BTEC, Pre-2002 qualifications
presentations
• Ethical Practice (e.g. GNVQ, BTEC ND etc.),
If students are currently employed • Essays
• Communication NVQ Level 3, European
in a suitable role, they can use this • Conference
• Understanding and promoting Baccalaureate (65%),
to achieve their hours providing • Examination
health and well-being across the Foundation Year/Access course
the workplace has a CQC (Care • Reports
life course pass
Quality Commission) rating of good • Literature review
• Health and Social Care: or outstanding. • Work based learning meetings An Enhanced Disclosure &
legislation, policy and best
Barring Service check is
practice If unsure about whether your
required for this course, plus an
• Health and Social Care: workplace will be approved,
occupational health check.
personal and professional please contact the Course Leader
development in the work place at Halesowen College or the
Please note: some learners
Year 2 Work Based Learning Team at the
could gain direct entry onto
University of Worcester.
• Applied research and evidence Year 2 of their Nursing
based practice Degree, should they successfully
Students can access support during
• Team working and one to one sessions with the Module complete their Foundation
empowerment Leader as well as through the Degree, as well as 650 hours
• Health and Social Care: University of Worcester Library, of work placement over two
individual project in the work Writer in Residence, and at years, 250 of which must be
place Halesowen College. alongside a Registered Nurse
• Applied Human Biology and and on passing a Medical
managing health conditions Online resources will be available Maths exam where you must
• Reviewing academic literature in through the University of Worcester score at least 80%
Health and Social care Virtual Learning Environment: Black
Board.
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>Course location LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
HEALTH & CARE - LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
Halesowen College
Whittingham Campus IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
120 credits
Course duration
Part Time: Two Years About the programme
How to apply Available to study part time over two years, the Pearson Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is an appropriate
Part-time applicants should qualification for a wide variety of professionals, from teachers to nurses, and managers. It is also ideal for those
apply via the ‘Apply’ link considering a career change or simply wanting to become more self-aware.
on the Halesowen College
website. The aim of the course is to provide students with professional training in counselling, which will enable them to
Applicants are also asked gain both a sound theoretical framework, and the practitioner skills required to work safely and effectively as a
to submit a piece of written
counsellor. This can be useful for:
work of 1000 words,
detailing why they wish to be • Entering employment
considered for an interview, • Continuing existing employment
and provide evidence of all • Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates
entry requirements
• Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Progressing to university to complete a ‘top-up’ degree
Fees
The programme’s fee is
£4298
Additional Costs students will incur:
• Edexcel registration fee (which
will need to be paid during the
programme’s first term of study,
if not already paid along with
the course fee)
• BACP membership (mandatory What next?
before students are allowed to
go into placements) Successful completion of the course can lead to individual accreditation by the British Association for Counselling
• Weekly personal therapy
(which will continue to the end & Psychotherapy.
of 100 placement hours)
Please note that this could cost
anything up to £40 (or above)
per hour Progressional opportunities
• Individual supervision (if
not provided by a qualified Application for Individual Accreditation with BACP in accordance with meeting all BACP’s criteria for
Counselling Supervisor at
placement) accreditation.
Please note that this could cost
anything up to £45 (or above) Higher Education Route (university)
per hour and you must have 1.5
hours per calendar month in line Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling
with BACP requirements Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
• Personal Indemnity Insurance
• Books (if not able to access
from the College Library)
• DBS (old CRB) checks if
required by placement (this “If you are ready to be challenged on your own thoughts and feelings,
cannot be done through the and to engage in personal therapy to examine why you do what you
college procedure for DBS
checks) do, and grow and change as a result of therapy – this is an ideal course
• Unit(s) fee if assessments are
not passed by the second for you”.
submission attempt
Course Leader – Sue Harvey
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>Entry requirements
HEALTH & CARE - LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
Applicants should have:
• English Language grade
C/4 or above
Compulsory modules Delivery There will be a range of learning
• Unit 2 Person Centred and assessment styles, such as • Enhanced DBS
Part time, two evenings per week.
Approaches to Counselling lecturers, workshops, group work
as well as independent study and • Level 3 Diploma in
• Unit 6 Counselling Skills, Students are allocated a personal
students will be encouraged to Counselling Skills or Level
Integrative Counselling
Development and Practice tutor who supports with study. 3 Certificate in Counselling
become reflective practitioners
• Unit 7 Comparative Students will meet with their throughout their studies. Theory (online level 3
Theories and Approaches in personal tutor regularly for tutorials counselling courses not
accepted)
Counselling In the programme’s second year,
• Unit 8 Continual Personal Students will experience lecturers, students will be expected to
• Provide a written
Development in Counselling workshops, group work as well as complete a counselling placement professional reference from
engage in independent study which will enable the College to your level 3 course tutor/
• Unit 9 Human Development in
assess a student’s ability to work provider
Relation to Counselling ethically and professionally in the
Should Saturday workshops be
• Unit 10 Client Work In Counselling field. • Proof of GCSE or O Level
required (either half days or full
Therapeutic Counselling English Language at grade
days) over the length of the course Example modes of assessments C/4 or above
• Unit 11 Counselling for Loss to make up 480 guided learning include written assignments,
and Grief hours, they will be mandatory. • Provide a written personal
presentations, case studies,
• Unit 13 Counselling Young reflective portfolio entries, reflective reference from someone
People journals, seminars, independent who has known you longer
studies, counselling placement, than 2 years (cannot be a
• Unit 15 Counselling Related
Assessment self-evaluation/needs analysis,
family member)
Research
evaluations, and literature critiques.
Please note all modules above hold • Enhanced clear DBS (if you
a credit value of 15 each. Some are unable to provide one
at the point of applying
of the programme’s modules are
then you need to be aware
subject to change. that you will need one to
STUDENT CASE STUDY commence placement and
should there be anything on
After studying Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling at Halesowen College, I decided to continue the DBS then this could result
onto the Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, where I got to learn about other in you not being able to
people’s experiences and putting theory to practise, learning about other modalities and get a placement/obtaining
BACP membership/
personal growth and development. I looked forward to my tutor one to ones where I could
completing the qualification
just unload and feel supported both academically and personally. I had 2 great placements
found for me by the course leader. I found this course suitable for me due to evening
availability and part time, giving me the flexibility around family life.
Zarka Ambreen
I have continued to secure myself a full time permanent job from one of my placements as a
Level 5 Diploma
in Therapeutic qualified counsellor within the NHS. The work I do now is really rewarding, knowing you are
Counselling making some kind of difference to people’s lives leaves you with a sense of satisfaction at the
end of a hectic day.
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>Course location
MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HNC BUSINESS
Halesowen College HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE BUSINESS
Whittingham Campus
120 credits
Course duration About the programme
Full Time: One Year
Available to study full time over one year or part time over two years, this programme is designed to equip students
Part Time: Two Years with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment. It will enable
students to meet changing circumstances, whether in their own sphere of employment, promotion to supervisory or
How to apply management roles, or from general changes in business practices and the business environment.
Full time students should
apply via UCAS using The HNC qualification may lead onto the Higher National Diploma in Business, which is an additional eight units, or
the UCAS code B408. applicants may wish to work towards professional membership such as CIMA and CIPD.
Applicants can visit the
HNC Business page of
the College’s website for
guidance on how to do this
Part-time applicants should What next?
apply via the ‘Apply’ link
Following successful completion of this qualification you can progress to a Higher National Diploma in Business.
on the Halesowen College
website
Progressional opportunities
Fees You can progress onto the Higher National Diploma in Business which is an additional seven units or you may
wish to work towards professional membership or study for professional body examinations such as CIMA and
The programme’s fee is
CIPD.
£4880
“The students on our course are able to develop their
knowledge of key business tools and theories as well
as being able to analyse businesses using methods
used globally. We help our students to develop into
strong candidates for work or further study using a
range of techniques to develop both their knowledge
and practical skills”.
Course Leader – Skeerat Jagpal
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>Entry requirements
MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HNC BUSINESS
Applicants should have:
• 48 UCAS points
Compulsory modules Delivery Assessment • GCSE grades A* to C
• Unit 1 Business and the Full time students attend college The course is 100% coursework (4 or higher) in English
Business Environment (15 two days a week and participate assessed. This consists of Language and Maths
credits) in a range of activities, including management reports, presentations, • A BTEC Level 3
• Unit 2 Marketing Essentials lectures, workshops, group work, board papers and numerical Extended Diploma
(15 credits) presentations and practical analysis. qualification – PPP
• Unit 3 Human Resources activities. or
Managing a Successful Business • Two or more A Levels
(15 credits)
Students are encouraged to use a Project is a Pearson set assessment (at least one of which
• Unit 4 Management and
range of resources, including books which is marked internally. should be in an essay
Operations (15 credits)
and journals from the Learning based subject)
• Unit 5 Management
Resource Centre on campus, as well or
Accounting (15 credits)
as online materials.
• Unit 6 Managing a Successful • an Access to Higher
Business Project (15 credits) Education award.
Optional modules Mature learners may
present a more varied
• Unit 7 Business Law
profile of achievement that
(15 credits)
is likely to include extensive
• Unit 8 Innovation and work experience and/or
Commercialisation (15 credits) achievement of a range of
professional qualifications in
their work sector.
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>Course location
MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTANCY - HND BUSINESS
Halesowen College HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA BUSINESS
Whittingham Campus
240 credits
Course duration About the programme
Full Time: One Year
Available to study full time over one year or part time over two years, this programme is designed to equip
Part Time: Two Years students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment. It will
enable students to meet changing circumstances, whether arising in their own sphere of employment, promotion to
How to apply supervisory or management roles, or from general changes in business practices and the business environment.
Full time students should
apply via UCAS using The HND qualification follows on from successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business,
the UCAS code B401. building and extending upon your business knowledge.
Applicants can visit the
HND Business page of
the College’s website for
guidance on how to do this
Part-time applicants should What next?
apply via the ‘Apply’ link
on the Halesowen College Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma can be a step towards Chartered Manager status.
website
Progressional agreements
Fees A progressional agreement is in place with the University of Worcester regarding topping up to Level 6.
Please contact Admissions for more information.
The programme’s fee is
£4880
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