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POST-16
PROSPECTUS 2020/21
POST-16 PROSPECTUS 2020/21
003503_09/19
Loughborough College
Radmoor Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3BT
01509 618375
info@loucoll.ac.uk
www.loucoll.ac.uk
OPEN DAYS
As these dates are published in advance of the academic
year, please always check the website for running times
and any changes.
Saturday 5th October 2019 / 10am - 1pm
Saturday 2nd November 2019 / 10am - 1pm
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time of print and the college accepts
Saturday 8th February 2020 / 10am - 1pm no liability for errors or omissions.
Wednesday 29th April 2020 / 4pm - 7pm Details can be subject to change
without notice, including the provision
Visit our website of courses, times, and dates. Fees and
charges can be levied.
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for the latest information © Loughborough College 2019
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CONTENTS 50 A LEVELS & SIXTH FORM
52 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
54 APPRENTICESHIPS
4 AT A GLANCE 56 BEAUTY THERAPY, HAIRDRESSING &
6 WELCOME SPORTS MASSAGE
8 OUR CAMPUS 58 BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL
10 FACILITIES 60 CARING & PUBLIC SERVICES
12 RADMOOR CENTRE 62 CREATIVE ARTS
14 HALLS 64 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION,
16 SUPPORT ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE
18 GET INVOLVED 66 FOUNDATION LEARNING
20 STUDENTS’ UNION 68 GAMES DESIGN & MEDIA
22 SOCIETIES 70 SPORT, COACHING & FITNESS
24 SPORT
26 SPORT FACILITIES
28 SPORTING ALUMNI
30 PROGRESSION ROUTES
32 WAYS TO LEARN
34 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 72 FAQS
36 QUALIFICATIONS 74 CAN WE HELP?
38 APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 75 SAY HELLO
40 COURSE LEVELS 76 EASY TO FIND
42 UCAS TARIFFS 78 TOWN MAP
44 OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE 80 BUS PASSES
46 FEES & FUNDING 82 BUS MAP
48 APPLICATION PROCESS 84 STUDY A DEGREE
2 3
AT A GLANCE First of all, you’ll want to
know why you should study at
Loughborough College.
£
30M
has been invested over the
past five years to improve our
Here are the cold, hard facts, but
campus, including learning
we’ve got plenty more reasons
facilities, social spaces and
waiting for you inside.
campus security
94%
1
st
for student experience.
Loughborough Students’
Union offers hundreds of
of our students find success
in work, further education or
training within six months of
leaving us
opportunities for you to
get involved
GOOD
overall rating in our June 2017 Ofsted inspection, with
Outstanding for Apprenticeships
4 5
WELCOME
DID YOU KNOW?
Loughborough was the
destination of the first ever EATING OUT
package holiday in 1841 While Loughborough isn’t exactly the
SHOPPING biggest town in the UK, that doesn’t
mean that you’ll be stuck for somewhere
With Loughborough town centre just to eat. Fancy a mouthwatering Middle
a few minutes’ walk from the college, Eastern feast? Or how about a bit
you can make the most of your student of Asian fusion? Maybe you’re just
discount right on your doorstep. Find after some classic English pub grub?
all of the popular high street favourites, Whatever gets your taste buds going,
including Topshop, TK Maxx, Primark Loughborough has it all. Of course, you
and Boots, as well as loads of vintage can also find all of your favourite fast
and independent shops. Supermarkets food chains in the town centre, plus
include Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and independent coffee shops and delis.
there’s also a local market at least
twice a week, offering bargains on
fresh produce and household goods.
When you aren’t busy studying,
you’re probably going to want
a few distractions. Fortunately,
THINGS TO DO
Loughborough is a bustling town Take a trip to The Climbing Station for a workout with
with loads on offer for students. a difference, or grab a load of mates and battle it out
at Laser Quest. Challenge yourself at one of the escape
rooms, or simply kick back and relax at one of the two
cinemas. Weather permitting, you might like to take a
stroll (or a jog, it’s up to you!) through Loughborough’s
beautiful parks and woodlands.
6 7
OUR CAMPUS
2014
Situated at the heart of the college
campus, THE HUB is your first port
We’re always working to
of call when you visit. This modern
improve our campus to give
complex houses excellent dining
our students the best in
facilities, student support services,
facilities and technology.
a library, and our Arts Academy.
Take a look at some of our
more recent improvements.
2016
2015 In developing the Radmoor Centre,
50 years after it was first built, we renovated our commercial facility which provides
one of our most iconic structures, turning it a hands-on learning environment for
into our new SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. This our students, we officially opened the
award-shortlisted makeover created our RADMOOR SPA & SALON. Comprising a
campus’ biggest teaching space, packed with hair salon, beauty treatment rooms, nail
redesigned classrooms, brand-new science salon, spa and more, it allows our Hair
labs, state-of-the-art IT rooms, and ample & Beauty students to gain real-world
space for flexible learning. experience while offering great value for
money for customers.
8 9
FACILITIES
Our campus boasts a different kind of
classroom experience. With employability at
the heart of everything we do, we make sure
TECHNOLOGY
that our facilities are equipped to prepare you CENTRE
for the world of work.
We’ve got some of the best
engineering, electrical installation and
FITNESS & motor vehicle workshops in the East
Midlands, offering access to industry-
SPORTS CENTRE standard machinery and tools.
Our top-class Fitness & Sports Centre
hosts a teaching gym, sports analysis
suite and four-court sports hall. Students
studying Sport also have access to on-
site athlete consultation rooms, as
well as the Radmoor Centre’s
sports hall and gym. RADMOOR
CHILDCARE
Located in a newly refurbished building
on the college campus the Radmoor
Nursery offers a full day care facility for
DID YOU KNOW?
children up to school age. The nursery
Our students regularly is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is open to
perform shows throughout
the year, including plays,
LIBRARY ARTS ACADEMY children of college students and staff
as well as the general public. Radmoor
pantomimes and concerts. Located in the Hub, the library has a range Opened alongside the Hub in 2014, the
Childcare also run additional after-
of drop in and bookable computer facilities. Arts Academy is home to a range of
school and holiday clubs. To find out
You can book small rooms for group work industry-standard facilities, including
more visit www.radmoornursery.co.uk
and borrow a wide range of academic recording suites, rehearsal spaces and a
books. There is also a large collection of dance studio, as well as a photography
e-resources, e-books and e-journals which studio and dark room, Mac editing suite,
10 can be accessed both on and off site. and 220-seat theatre. 11
RADMOOR
The Radmoor Centre houses a range
of fitness, beauty and restaurant
facilities that are open to the general
DID YOU KNOW?
HAIR &
CENTRE
public. As well as being a commercial
The Radmoor Centre is a facility, it’s also a working learning
commercial facility, offering
health & fitness, hair & beauty
environment for our Health & Fitness,
Hair & Beauty, and Hospitality &
BEAUTY
Radmoor Hair & Beauty is a commercial
and catering services Catering students, giving them
salon with modern facilities, including:
valuable hands-on experience under
• Hair salon
the guidance of their tutors.
• Beauty treatment rooms
• Dry floatation
• Sauna and steam room
HEALTH & RESTAURANT
FITNESS & BAR
Radmoor Health & Fitness offers modern The Radmoor Restaurant provides a
sport and exercise facilities, including: fine dining experience, created by our
• 50-station gym Hospitality & Catering students. Service
• Indoor cycling studio spans lunch, drinks and dinner, plus
• Dance and exercise studio special themed evenings, buffet lunches
• Four-court sports hall and commercial catering, giving students
• Floodlit outdoor 4G pitch experience in a variety of culinary
techniques and service.
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HALLS Our accommodation has everything you need
to feel happy and settled while you’re studying
THE GABLES
with us, giving you the perfect balance of
independence and support. We’ve even got
AND THE STAN
dedicated blocks of en-suite rooms just for
under-18s.
BELL CENTRE
• 5-minute walk from the college
campus and students’ union
• 10-minute walk from the town centre
and large supermarkets
• 223 single bedrooms
• Communal laundry, outdoor spaces
and common rooms, variously
equipped with TVs, games consoles
and table tennis
• Five or six person flats with shared or
THE ELITE ATHLETE en-suite bathrooms
• Rooms adapted for disabled
PERFORMANCE students (subject to assessment)
• Wi-Fi and network points throughout
CENTRE • Regular social activities
This stunning listed building houses 17
en-suite rooms specifically for elite sport students
under the age of 18. Refurbished for student living,
facilities include a huge living space, a modern
shared kitchen and, most importantly, free laundry!
Room sizes range from standard to large, with full
access to all of the other communal areas on-site.
14 15SUPPORT ADDITIONAL
Whichever route you
choose, we’re here for
you every step SUPPORT
of the way. Our dedicated support network
DID YOU KNOW? MONEY helps to make sure that all
students get the most from their
We offer a range of grants, MATTERS college experience, regardless of
any support needs or disabilities.
bursaries and cash payments
PROGRESS There are loads of options
available to help with
We have specialists in ASD,
physical disabilities, learning
If you’re a full-time student, the expense of studying, difficulties, and mental health,
you’ll see a lot of your including help with who are on hand to support you
teachers and your progress childcare, kit, and travel throughout your time with us.
tutor. Between them, they can costs. We also offer
offer all kinds of support and cash payments based on
advice, and will work with you attendance.
to set targets, so you’re clear
about your goals and ready
for your next steps. WELFARE &
DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICAL We’re very much invested in our students and
have a range of teams dedicated to your welfare
THINGS and development. These include the Mental
Health team, Wellbeing Mentors, Inclusion
The Learner Services team is here to answer
team and Safeguarding Officers. If you require
your financial, travel, application and
support there is someone here for you to speak
accommodation questions. They can also help
to. We offer 1:1 appointments as well as inclusive
you to find out more about the financial, legal,
support groups, we also provide a sexual health
educational, disability and international advice
clinic three times a week.
available through Loughborough Students’
16 Union. 17GET INVOLVED College isn’t just about studying!
Make the most of your time with us by
getting involved with an activity or
society. From volunteering and charity
work to sports teams and special-
interest groups, you’re sure to find
something you’ll love.
ENTERPRISE SOCIETY
Founded in 2015, the Enterprise Society won the Best
College Society Award at the NACUE Leaders’ Summit
in 2016. Run by a board of student directors, the society
secures funds for other enterprising students,
helping them to organise fundraising events
or even start up a small business.
FUNDRAISING
The Loughborough community
is really important to us, and our
students have a pretty good track
record when it comes to fundraising
for a variety of local and national
SPORT
You won’t be surprised to hear that
charities. Last year Sport FE raised
sport is a big part of college life in
£3814.47 for BBC Children In Need.
Loughborough. Even if you’re not
studying Sport, you can take part
DID YOU KNOW? in a number of organised activities,
You don’t need to be studying including inter-departmental
Sport to get involved in sports competitions, allowing you to make
competitions friends while keeping fit.
18 19LOUGHBOROUGH
Loughborough College students are members of
Loughborough Students’ Union, giving you access to
everything it has to offer. Owned and managed by its
members, LSU has been developed by students, for
STUDENTS’ UNION
students. Find something that you love and get involved!
SOCIETIES
Whatever you’re into, LSU
DID YOU KNOW? LEARNER has a society for you. There
LSU is one of the biggest students’ REPS RAG are over 120 to choose from,
ranging from art and music
Take part in some of the most to off road driving and hot
unions in the country and is frequently Are elected by their
challenging and rewarding air ballooning—and if you
voted #1 for student experience peers to represent
projects in the world, from think there’s one missing,
their views and to
jumping out of planes to dog- you can set it up and chair
support college
sledding across the Arctic Circle, your own club!
improvement.
while raising over £1,000,000
annually for local, national and
international charities.
ACTION MEDIA
LSU’s multi-million-pound media centre
Action is a fantastic way to maximise your
gives you the chance to get hands-on
college experience and enhance your CV
with student media and journalism.
with rewarding volunteer work. Throughout
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to
the academic year, students contribute
build your portfolio and gain experience
over 25,000 hours to local projects working
while working for our award-winning TV
with children, the elderly and disabled, as
station, 24/7 radio station, magazine, and
well as aiding overseas communities in
photography studio.
places such as Mexico, Nepal and India.
20 21SOCIETIES Somali
Spanish
Tamil Society
Retail Management and
Marketing
TEDx Loughborough
WATER-BASED
Canoe
Lifesaving
OUTDOOR SPORTS INDIVIDUAL SPORTS The Swordsmanship Society Turkish Think Tank Rowing
American Football Archery Tuxedo Swing Trading Society Sailing & Windsurfing
Cricket Athletics & Cross Country Your Sound OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Velocity – Transport and Flying Sub Aqua
Cycling Boxing Airsoft Society Swimming
Equestrian Fencing FAITH & CULTURE Clay Pigeon Shooting FILM, GAME & TECHNOLOGY Wakeboard & Water Ski
Football (Men’s) Fitness & Wellbeing Society Afro-Caribbean Society Endurance Challenge Anime Soc Water Polo
Football (Women’s) Golf Arab Society Gliding CAD Creations
Hockey (Men’s) Gymnastics Asian Society Hiking Club Chess Society POLITICAL & HISTORIC
Hockey (Women’s) Kart Atheist, Humanist and Secularist Hot Air Ballooning Club Computer Society Conservative Future
Lacrosse LU Crossfit Brunei Society Humans vs. Zombies Disney Society Labour Society
Polo Mountaineering Cathsoc Landscaping and Gardening Drone Living History
Rugby League Powerlifting & Weightlifting Chinese Society Loughborough Off-Road Driving Flix Cinema Loughborough Feminist
Rugby Union (Men’s) Snow sports Christian Union Society LSU Hack Model United Nations
Rugby Union (Women’s) Tennis French Society Motor Club Quiz Society
Softball & Baseball Trampoline German Language Society Parkour/Freerunning Role Play and Wargaming OTHER INTERESTS
Ultimate Frisbee Triathlon Ghanaian Society Recreational Running Society Rubik’s Cube & Puzzle Society Loughborough Marrow
Yoga Society Hellenic Society Ride Collective YouTube Society Loughborough Space
INDOOR SPORTS Hindu Society (NHSF) Roller Hockey LSU Harry Potter & Quidditch
Badminton PERFORMANCE & ARTS Indonesian Society Scout and Guide Club MARTIAL ARTS Unicef
Basketball (Men’s) …FEVER Iranian Society Skydiving Aikido
Basketball (Women’s) Art Society Islamic Society Small-Sided Football Jiu Jitsu
Cheerleading Belly Dance Japanese Society Surf Club Judo
Cue Sports Bhangra Society Jewish Society Touch Rugby Kung Fu
Dance Breakdancing Society Latin American Society Kickboxing
Darts Soc DJ Society Loughborough Adventist EMPLOYABILITY Mixed Martial Arts
Dodgeball Society Irish Dance Students on Campus Bright Futures Society Shotokan Karate
Futsal Loughborough Fashion Society Malaysian and Singaporean Enactus Taekwondo VISIT
Handball LSU Classical Nepalese Society Engineers Without Borders Wado Ryu Karate
Loughborough Ice LSU SING! Nigerian Society Entrepreneurial Minds Society lsu.co.uk to find out more
Netball Music Society Omani Investment Society FOOD & DRINK
Pakistani Society
about the societies that
Squash Open Minds ITMB Society Cocktail Society
Table Tennis Photo Soc Pentecost Student and Law Society Real Ale Society are on offer
Tenpin Bowling Pole Fitness Associates (PENSA) Loughborough Consulting VegSoc
Volleyball Rawkus Street Dance Radical Youth LSU Finance Wine and Cheese Society
Wallball Rocksoc Romanian Society Psychology
Salsa Saudi
Shakespeare Society Scandinavian Society
Stage Society Sikh Society
22 23SPORT
Sport has always been at the heart of
studying in Loughborough. Whether ELITE SPORT
you’re training competitively, keeping fit Our Elite Sport programmes help student-
or just playing for fun, there’s something athletes to uphold their sporting commitments.
for everyone. This includes studying year-round to reduce
the number of study hours per week, allowing
breaks to accommodate competitions or
training, offering online learning, extended time
DID YOU KNOW? INTRAMURAL frames and 1:1 tutorials.
Loughborough College
alumni won a total of 14
SPORT
You don’t need to be studying sport to
medals in the Rio 2016
participate in competitions. Our intramural
Olympics and Paralympics
sport (IMS) programme is a great way to
meet new people by competing in inter-
department and intra-college sports
tournaments, playing five-a-side football,
dodgeball and more.
LOUGHBOROUGH
COLLEGE SPORT
Loughborough College Sport provides a
student-athlete experience in a range of
sports from competitive to high-performance
programmes, including training and sports
science support. Teams can also compete in
competitions including Association of Colleges
Sport.
24 25SPORT
Loughborough College has
fantastic sporting facilities, and our
students can even access facilities
FACILITIES
at Loughborough University, just
over the road.
RADMOOR HEALTH
& FITNESS
2012 CENTRE Based in the Radmoor Centre, facilities include a
sports hall, 50-station fitness suite, indoor cycling
This dedicated sports facilities studio, dance and exercise studios, spa, sauna and
centre hosts a teaching gym, steam room.
four-court sports hall and sports
analysis suite, as well as a sport and
exercise physiology laboratory.
THE PAVILION
A dedicated sports teaching and
DID YOU KNOW? coaching environment. This is where
Our students are members our full-size state-of-the-art floodlit
of Loughborough Students’ 4G pitch and grass pitch are located.
Union, giving them access to a
range of sporting clubs
26 27CANOE
SPORTING
FOOTBALL ATHLETICS TRIATHLON
Mo Adams Angela Hannah
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey George Peasgood
Harvey Barnes
Chris Baker
Sophie Bradley
HOCKEY
ALUMNI
Olivia Breen
Karen Carney
Ben Chilwell
Taylor Campbell DEAF SWIMMING Chris Griffiths
Libby Clegg, MBE Lucy Sharp Henry Weir
Hamza Choudhury James Dasaolu
Izzy Christiansen Nicola White, MBE
Ojie Edoburun
Toni Duggan Niamh Emerson SWIMMING
Phil Gilchrist Robbie Grabarz Adam Barrett CYCLING
CRICKET BASKETBALL Kerys Harrop Amy Griffiths Jack Burnell Sophie Thornhill, MBE
Rebecca Grundy Jamell Anderson Jeff Hendrick Sophie Hahn, MBE Katie Clark Tommy Godwin
Harry Swindells Ethan Damerum Tom Hopper Sophie Hitchon Fran Halsall
Conner Washington Steph Houghton
Jodie Hutton
Matthew Hudson-Smith Siobhan-Marie O’Connor TABLE
RUGBY Billy Kee
Richard Kilty Molly Renshaw
TENNIS
Kyle Langford
Claire Allan WRESTLING Max Lowe Steve Lewis
Ellie Simmonds, OBE
Lizzie Simmonds Aaron McKibbin
Leah Bartlett Michael Grundy Jak McCourt Julie Rogers Lianna Swan Ross Wilson
Henri Codling Leon Rattigan Liam Moore Martyn Rooney Liam Tancock
Amy Cokayne
Alex Davis
Jade Moore
Jordan Nobbs
Laura Samuel Sophie Taylor BLIND
Sally Scott
Harry Ellis TAEKWONDO Tom Parkes Thomas Young
Harriet West
FOOTBALL
Zak Fellows Sarah Stevenson, MBE Tom Rogic
Emma Hardy Lauren Williams Jeffrey Schlupp WHEELCHAIR Dan English
Amelia Harper Jill Scott
BOBSLEIGH BASKETBALL
Megan Jones DEAF RUGBY Casey Stoney
Ryan Letts George Bates
NETBALL
Ellen Ramsbottom Jodie Ounsley Courtney Sweetman Kirk Beth Cobden
Anya Richmond George Taft
SHORT TRACK Kadeen Corbin
Jess Weaver Ellen White DIVING Jodie Gibson
SKELETON Daniel Goodfellow SKATING Natalie Haythornthwaite
TENNIS
Amelia Coltman
DEAF Elise Christie Helen Housby
Katie Boulter FOOTBALL JUDO Jon Eley
BADMINTON Harry Boorman
Sam Ingram VOLLEYBALL
Chloe Birch Sam Shenton
28 29PROGRESSION
With so much competition, securing
a place at uni or landing a job can be
tricky, and exam results aren’t enough
on their own. That’s where we come CAREERS ADVICE
ROUTES in! On top of your qualification, we’ll
help you to develop the qualities and
skills you need to stand out from the
crowd.
Whether you’re thinking about applying for
university or entering the world of work, our
advisors are here for you. We’ll work with you
to help you define your strengths, work out
your next steps and ensure that you
feel confident about moving
forward.
THE
JOB SHOP
Our job shop team will help you to get
ahead of the competition, giving you
all the training, advice and support you
REAL WORK
need to achieve your employment goals. EXPERIENCE
With exclusive access to local vacancies
Many of our courses include a work
and jobs that are rarely advertised, your
experience element, designed to provide
DID YOU KNOW? perfect role could be just around the
you with valuable hands-on experience.
corner.
This will really give you the edge on your
81% of employers value The team will also help you to fill out
CV or uni application, as many students
employability skills above applications and give you plenty of handy
leave formal education without any
other factors, including CV and interview tips to make sure that
practical know-how.
qualification or grade employers want to snap you up!
30 31WAYS TO LEARN Once you’ve done your GCSEs, you’ve
got three main options to choose from.
The most important thing is finding the
A LEVELS
A Levels last for two years and allow you
to focus on the academic subjects that
option that suits you best. you enjoy the most. It’s an academically
demanding route and is entirely exam-
focused. Students usually progress
to higher education, or may pursue
employment or an apprenticeship.
BTECs
BTECs and other vocational diplomas
usually last up to two years. They involve
a significant level of practical work, as
well as completing assessed coursework
and, in some instances, taking exams.
They carry UCAS points, which are
aligned to those for A Levels, so you can
still progress to higher education if you APPRENTICESHIPS
wish to. Alternatively, you can pursue Apprenticeships last between one and four
employment or an apprenticeship. years and are available in many sectors, offering
hands-on experience, a qualification and a
wage. You can progress from intermediate
to higher apprenticeship, ending with a
DID YOU KNOW? qualification equivalent to a degree. Ofsted
rated Loughborough College Outstanding for
Universities accept a wide
apprenticeships in June 2017, reporting that our
range of qualifications,
apprentices “exceed expectations and progress
including BTECs
to higher-level apprenticeships, further training
and education or sustained employment.”
32 33Studying at Loughborough College as an international student
INTERNATIONAL allows you to experience life in the UK while studying for a
qualification and developing your English language skills. Full
details on fees, accommodation and more can be found at
STUDENTS
international.loucoll.ac.uk or contact our International team on
+44 (0)1509 618045 or international@loucoll.ac.uk
TEACHING SUPPORT
Our teaching staff are experienced
PROGRESS TUTOR in supporting learners throughout
Every international student is assigned the transition to studying in the UK.
a dedicated progress tutor who will Students are supported to develop
assist you in planning your work and both the language and study skills
developing yourself academically. Your required for success both during their
progress tutor will also help to resolve time at college and in their future
any issues you may have during your education and career paths.
time with us, from academic struggles
to personal issues that may be
affecting your studies.
VISA SUPPORT
Loughborough College is a government
approved Tier 4 Sponsor and we are able to
DID YOU KNOW? provide guidance throughout the whole visa
application process. Once you have arrived at
We offer a range of
the college, our International Student Advisor
scholarships for our
will be on hand to help you with picking
international students
up your Biometric Residence Permit and
arranging police registration if necessary.
34 35QUALIFICATIONS A LEVELS VOCATIONAL
There’s more than one route to
success, which is why we offer a range Accounting Geography Beauty Therapy Media
Applied Science History Business & customer service Motor Vehicle
of different courses and qualifications
ENTRY
Art Law Childcare & Early Years Music
Biology Mathematics Electrical Installation Performing Arts
to suit your educational and Business Studies Media Studies Engineering Public Services
Fitness Space Engineering
REQUIREMENTS
Chemistry Photography
employment needs. We know that all Games Design Sport & Coaching
Computer Science Physics
this choice can get confusing, so take Diploma in Financial Studies Politics Hairdressing Sports Massage
Economics Psychology Health & Social Care Travel & Tourism
a look at these pages and see what’s You’ll need to consider the entry requirements English Language Religious Studies Hospitality & Catering Visual Arts
English Literature Sociology
right for you. for getting onto your chosen course. Our A Level Environmental Science Spanish*
Film Studies *Subject to confirmation
programme has set entry criteria, although our
Further Mathematics
vocational pathways are slightly more flexible due
to the different levels available. Depending on
your expected grades, one option may suit you YOU MUST ACHIEVE 5 GCSE s GRADES A*—C / 9—4 WE WILL OFFER YOU THE LEVEL THAT IS MOST
BTEC OR better. INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHS AT GRADE C / 4
A level subjects have their own subject specific entry criteria
SUITABLE FOR YOU BASED ON YOUR GCSE RESULTS
AND YOUR ENGLISH AND MATHS GRADES
A LEVELS?
Broadly speaking, if you’re interested LONGER-TERM
in learning more about an academic
PLANS GCE A LEVEL – LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
subject, you will need A Levels, and TWO YEARS ONE YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEARS
if you’re interested in learning more You need to give some thought to what you’d like
about a sector or industry, you’ll want a to do once you’ve completed the qualification.
vocational qualification such as a BTEC. Both options equip you to apply to universities,
Which one you pick will depend on a although certain subjects and certain universities
UCAS POINTS NO UCAS POINTS UCAS POINTS
range of things. require specific qualifications. Try searching on
UCAS for subjects that you’re interested
in to see what universities are asking for. Please note that not all courses are available at all levels. See our course pages (50–71) for more information.
Exact entry requirements may vary. Please see full course information for specific entry requirements.
36 37APPRENTICESHIP
LEVELS
An apprenticeship offers hands-on
experience and allows you to learn practical
skills in your chosen field whilst also earning
DEGREE
You can even achieve a degree-
a wage. Our course list (p55) shows the
level qualification through
available apprenticeship levels within our
subjects.
HIGHER an apprenticeship. Degree
You’ll work towards work-based apprenticeships are helping to build
learning qualifications such as a Level the high-level technical skills needed
4 competence qualification, and for the jobs of the future.
perhaps a learning-based qualification,
ADVANCED Functional Skills, and (in some The government is committed to
You will study one of two types of cases) a knowledge-based expanding the number, range and
apprenticeship: Standards or Framework. You qualification such quality of apprenticeships
INTERMEDIATE will gain a work-based Level 3 competence as a Foundation that offer training to
Working towards work-based qualification and, in most cases, a relevant Degree. The higher degree level. Not all
qualifications such as a Level 2 knowledge-based qualification. The apprenticeships that DID YOU KNOW? apprenticeships are
competence qualification, as well apprenticeship Standard will provide you we offer can be found Under-19s made up 26% available at Higher and
as Functional Skills and (in most with a nationally recognised apprenticeship on our website. of apprenticeship starts in Degree level, so make sure
cases) a relevant knowledge-based certificate. You will also study Functional Skills 2015/16 to check the full details
qualification. The qualifications you (as appropriate). An advanced apprenticeship when choosing your
receive are equivalent to five GCSEs is equivalent to two A Levels. apprenticeship.
at grades A–C/9-4.
38 39LEVELS
COURSE LEVELS LEVEL
4,5,6&7
Navigating all these qualifications and knowing
LEVEL
where they lead can be a bit of a minefield. These levels are equivalent to
Hopefully this will make things a little clearer. the first, second and third year
of a “traditional” undergraduate
degree. University might
not be the right choice for
LEVEL At Level 3, you’ll refine your
everyone, so there are lots of
other options that bridge these
skills and knowledge, under higher levels. These include
minimal or no supervision, Higher National Diplomas
Build your subject-specific in preparation for higher- (HNDs), Foundation Degrees
skills and knowledge, under level study or work. and higher apprenticeships, to
some supervision. For Example: name just a few. We provide a
For Example: • A Levels range of options for progression
• Functional Skills • BTEC Extended Diploma into Higher Education here at
• BTEC 90-credit Diploma Loughborough College, but we
ENTRY These courses introduce a
specific subject or area of
• Intermediate apprenticeship
• BTEC First Diploma • Advanced apprenticeship won’t bore you with the details
Designed to help you to develop basic skills work, helping you to develop just now. Just know that we’ve
• NVQ / BTEC Level 2
and knowledge, Entry Level courses are ideal your understanding under full got plenty of options here for
• GCSEs
if you don’t have any existing qualifications. supervision. you when you need them.
For Example: For Example:
• Functional Skills • Functional Skills and GCSEs
• Certificate of Achievement • Level 1 Progression
• Personal and social development Programme
• Supported work experience • BTEC Level 1 Award,
Certificate or Diploma
40 • NVQ Level 1 41UCAS TARIFFS
When you’re choosing your next steps, the differences
between levels and grades can be confusing. If you’re
applying to university, you’ll need a minimum number of
UCAS points, depending on the course you’re applying for. DID YOU KNOW?
These tariff tables will help you to understand exactly what
95% of universities and
your grades mean and where they can take you.
colleges in the UK accept
BTEC students, including
universities from the
Russell Group.
OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL BTEC DIPLOMA (QCF) A LEVELS
EXTENDED DIPLOMA /
GRADE TARIFF POINTS GRADE TARIFF POINTS
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA (QCF)
D*D* 112 A* 56
GRADE TARIFF POINTS
D*D 104 A 48
D*D*D* 168
DD 96 B 40
D*D*D 160
DM 80 C 32
D*DD 152
MM 64 D 24
DDD 144
MP 48 E 16
DDM 128
PP 32
DMM 112
MMM 96
MMP 80
MPP 64
PPP 48
42 43At Loughborough College, we
OPTIONS FOR welcome students of all ages.
Alongside our Further Education
provision, we offer a variety of Access PRE-ACCESS
EVERYONE
to Higher Education, professional, If you’d like to enter Higher Education but are
and degree-level courses, designed to missing key qualifications which prevent you
enhance your earning potential. from meeting Access entry requirements, such
as GCSE Maths or English, a Pre-Access course
can help you to fill in those gaps.
ENGLISH & MATHS
All of our full-time learners are required
to achieve either GCSE English and Maths
ACCESS
grades of at least 4/C or Functional Skills
in Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2. If you
haven’t achieved these grades before you
come to college, you’ll be enrolled onto either COURSES
GCSE English and Maths or Functional Skills, If you’re over 18 and want to study
depending on your prior achievement level. a degree-level qualification but
DID YOU KNOW? This requirement is applicable to all colleges don’t quite meet the formal entry
nationally. Employers and most universities will requirements, an Access course could
You can even study an undergraduate be perfect for you. They’re designed
ask for English and Maths at these grade levels
degree at Loughborough College to prepare you for Higher Education
as a minimum.
courses in a variety of disciplines.
44 45FEES & FUNDING Our installment plan allows
you to split the fees into up to
4 payments. A bursary fund is
also available, covering up to
Many of our courses are
eligible for funding, meaning
that you would not need
to pay tuition fees. For the
If you are not eligible to
claim funding, the alternative
is to apply for an advanced
learning loan. These loans are
Please refer to the grey columns in the table below if you are:
50% of course fees, up to the full list of funded courses, ONLY available for level 3 and
• In receipt of JSA or ESA (WRAG) OR
amount of £750 (if you meet contact student recruitment level 4 courses and will cover
• Unemployed and on other benefits OR
the eligibility criteria). This on 01509 618375 or the cost of your tuition fees.
• Employed and earn less that £15,763.50 annual gross salary
fund can also help with course studentrecruitment@loucoll.
costs, e.g. travel, stationery, ac.uk PLEASE NOTE: This
AGE AND STUDENT CIRCUMSTANCE
childcare, kit or uniform. information applies to
19-23 AND RECEIVING 24+ AND RECEIVING
students who have resided
COURSE 16-18 19-23 24+
LEVEL BENEFITS/LOW INCOME BENEFITS/LOW INCOME in the UK/EEA for the past 3
Completed a Completed a Completed a Completed a
years and are eligible for home
First time First time First time First time
studying this
qualification
studying this
qualification
studying this
qualification
studying this
qualification funding. If you are classed as
at this level at this level at this level at this level
qualification
previously
qualification
previously
qualification
previously
qualification
previously PLEASE NOTE: The table an international student, other
provides generic funding fees may apply. Please contact
ESOL the Student Recruitment team.
guidance. To ensure that you
ENTRY are entitled to funding, we
LEVEL
will fully assess your eligibility
ELIGIBLE prior to enrolling you. Please
LEVEL 1 AGED 18+ AND INTERESTED IN
ensure that you provide all
ELIGIBLE ENGLISH OR MATHS COURSES?
LEVEL 2
prior qualifications held when
Adult English and Maths courses
asked to do so, as the college
ELIGIBLE (functional skills and GCSE) are
LEVEL 3 will retrospectively charge
funded courses. These courses
ELIGIBLE tuition fees should differing
are FREE if you haven’t previously
LEVEL 4 circumstances come to light.
passed the qualification.
Free! Course fees payable Advanced learning loan available
This information is based on current government funding guidelines for September 2019 entry and may be subject to change.
46 47APPLICATION ONCE YOU’VE ACCEPTED
YOUR OFFER...
@ @
@
PROCESS
RESEARCH
@
@ @
@
FUNDING & SUPPORT
@
@
Over the summer, we’ll send
INDUCTION
INFORMATION
We’ll send you an
@
@
information pack with
Get a better idea of what
ATTEND AN APPLICANT EVENT
We’ll invite you to an event
@
APPLICANT TASTER DAY
Spend a day or two at
you information about our
Bursary Fund. Everyone who
everything you’ll need
courses we have on offer: college at the start of to get you ready for
specifically for the course(s) you’re has applied will automatically
• Look on our website the summer holidays. the start of your course
interested in. Parents or guardians be sent an application form.
• Come to our open days Here, you will take part in September. This will
are welcome to come to this one All you need to do is complete
• Read our course booklets in activities relating to include your enrolment
too! You need to attend one of and return the form to us with
your chosen course and allocation, course costs,
these events in order to get an offer the appropriate evidence.
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION experience what it’s and kit and uniform
to study with us. Aged 19 or over? We’ll send
Initially, we can only log like to be a student at ordering information
you a fees and funding pack,
up to two choices for your (if appropriate).
application. Please apply @ Loughborough College.
Attending this event
including information about
funding options and Advanced
using just one of the following is a necessary step in
methods:
RECEIVE AN OFFER
Once you’ve been to your
@ securing your place at
Learning Loans.
As course places are
• Online college. limited, if you are unable
applicant event, you’ll receive a
• Paper to make an event when
conditional offer. Conditions will
• Your current schools
application system
@@ be based on meeting the course invited, please contact:
entry requirements. We’ll also eventreply@loucoll.ac.uk
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
@@ send you an ‘accept my place’ @ START YOUR
01509 618375
certificate, so make sure to let
We’ll send you an acknowledgement COURSE!
postcard to let you know that we’ve
us know whether you’d like to
accept your offer within 30
REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT
@
Once you’ve received your GCSE results, @ Sent by e-mail
processed your application and what you @ by post
Sent
can expect next. You should receive this
days, in order to secure your you’ll be invited to come in to see us to @On website
5-10 working days after application.
conditional place. sign up for your course. Specific details @
48
will be sent to you in your induction pack. @ 49
@
@A LEVELS & A LEVELS & SIXTH FORM
Accounting
SIXTH FORM Diploma in Applied Science*
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Diploma in Financial Studies**
Economics
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Further Mathematics***
Geography
History
Law
Mathematics
Media Studies
Each A Level
Photography
subject has its
Physics
Politics own entry criteria
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish****
* Equivalent to two A Levels
** Equivalent to one A Level
*** Further Maths can only be studied alongside Maths
**** Subject to confirmation
50 51ACCESS
TO HIGHER
DID YOU KNOW?
We offer Pre-Access courses
for adults who do not yet meet
EDUCATION
the entry requirements for our
Access courses
Our Access to Higher Education
courses are adult courses designed
for individuals who want to return
to study and gain the necessary
qualifications for progression into
Higher Education.
PRE-ACCESS
Level 2 Pre-Access
ACCESS TO
HIGHER EDUCATION
Level 3 Higher Education Business
Level 3 Higher Education Health Studies
Level 3 Higher Education Social Sciences
52 53APPRENTICESHIPS
Our apprenticeships were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
SUBJECTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Level 2 Accounting Level 2 Hair Professional
DID YOU KNOW? Level 3 Assistant Accountant Level 3 Hairdressing
Over 90% of UK apprentices
Level 4 Professional Accounting Level 2 Commis Chef
go into work or further training
Taxation Technician
Level 3 Chef de Partie
Level 2 Business Administration
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member
Level 3 Business Administration
Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor
Level 5 Operations/ Departmental Manager TECHNICAL & LOGISTICS
Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Level 3 Electrical Installation
Apprenticeship Level 2 Engineering
Level 3 Engineering
CARING SERVICES Level 3 Infrastructure Technician
Level 2 Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3 International Freight
Level 3 Early Years Educator Forwarding Specialist
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Laboratory Technician
Level 3 Supportive Delivery of PE & School Sport Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse
Operative
Find out more by visiting: Level 2 Supply Chain Operative
www.loucoll.ac.uk/
54 study-an-apprenticeship 55BEAUTY
THERAPY,
HAIRDRESSING BARBERING & HAIRDRESSING
Level
Level
Level
1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector
2 Barbering
2 Women’s Hairdressing
& SPORTS Level
Level
3 Barbering (Part time)
3 Hairdressing
BEAUTY THERAPY
MASSAGE Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Level 3 Body & Spa Therapies
SPORTS MASSAGE
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy
56 57BUSINESS,
HOSPITALITY
& TRAVEL BUSINESS & CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Level 2 Business
Level 3 Business
HOSPITALITY & CATERING
Level 1 Culinary and Restaurant Skills
Level 2 Culinary Skills
Level 3 Professional Chefs
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Level 2 Travel & Tourism
Level 3 Travel & Tourism
58 59CARING &
PUBLIC SERVICES
CHILDCARE &
EARLY YEARS
Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s
and Young People’s Settings
Level 2 Early Years Practioner
Level 3 Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s
and Young People’s Settings
Level 2 Health & Social Care
Level 3 Health & Social Care
PUBLIC SERVICES
Level 1 Public Services
Level 2 Public Services
Level 3 Public Services
60 61CREATIVE ARTS
MUSIC
Level 1 Music Practitioners
Level 2 Music Practitioners
Level 3 Music Practitioners
PERFORMING ARTS
Level 2 Performing Arts
Level 3 Performing Arts
VISUAL ARTS
Level 1 Exploring the Creative Arts and Media Sector
Level 2 Art & Design
Level 3 Art & Design
62 63ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION,
ENGINEERING & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Level 1 Technology Studies
MOTOR VEHICLE
Level 3 Electrical Installation
ENGINEERING
Level 1 Technology Studies
Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations
Level 2 Engineering
Level 3 Engineering
MOTOR VEHICLE
Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance (Transport)
Level 2 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 3 Vehicle Technology (Motorsports)
SPACE ENGINEERING
Level 3 Space Engineering
64 65FOUNDATION
LEARNING ENTRY PATHWAYS
Entry Level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Entry Level Progression to Employment
Entry Level Steps to Success
Entry Level Supported Internship (SEND)—Local Offer
VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Level 1 Caring Services
Level 1 Catering
Level 1 Computing & Media Production
Level 1 Exploring the Creative Arts and Media Sectors
Level 1 Foundation Learning Steps to Success
DID YOU KNOW? Level 1 Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector
Our foundation learning Level 1 Health, Social, Children’s and Young People’s Care
courses are also suitable Level 1 Motor Vehicle
for students with learning Level 1 Music
difficulties Level 1 Performing & Visual Arts
Level 1 Public Services
Level 1 Sport
Level 1 Technology - Electrical Installation and Engineering
Level 1 Vocational Pathways
66 67GAMES DESIGN
& MEDIA
GAMES DESIGN
Level 3 Games Development
Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills
MEDIA
Level 1 Computing & Media Production
Level 2 Creative Digital Media Production
Level 3 Film & TV
68 69SPORT, COACHING
& FITNESS
SPORT & COACHING
Level 1 Sport & Active Leisure
Level 2 Instructing Exercise & Fitness
Level 2 Sport
Level 2 Sports Coaching (Activity Leadership)
Level 3 Coaching and Supporting School PE
Level 3 Sport
Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science
Flexible learning options are available to athletes.
There is also the option of overseas study (warm weather).
70 71FAQs I NEED EXTRA SUPPORT WITH MY STUDIES. WHAT
HELP CAN I GET AT LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE?
There are staff on hand to help you with your
DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER
FINANCIAL HELP? We offer a bursary
fund to help with additional costs
academic progress. Our specialist advisors can also CAN I SPEAK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT
associated with your course, such as
help with additional requirements, and we have a THE COURSES YOU OFFER?
transport, kit or uniform, and childcare
fantastic team of learning support assistants who can Yes, we have a dedicated Student
costs. Eligibility is based on household
provide in-class assistance. Recruitment advisory team who will
income. You don’t need to request a
be happy to provide you with the
bursary application form, as they are
I’M INTERESTED IN A LEVELS information on our courses and answer
sent to everyone who has applied to
BUT I’M NOT SURE WHICH ONES any questions you may have. Give us a
study with us (usually in July/August).
That’s okay! We know that deciding call on 01509 618375 or e-mail us at
Further information is available here:
on A Levels can be a long process studentrecruitment@loucoll.ac.uk
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET THE www.loucoll.ac.uk/student-services
and that you can change your
GRADES I WAS EXPECTING?
mind—a lot. When you initially
If you don’t get your predicted results,
apply, we’ll ask you for your options, CAN I CHOOSE TO DO ANOTHER WHAT’S THE DEADLINE FOR
don’t panic! Our Student Recruitment
but you’re not tied down to these COURSE IF I CHANGE MY MIND? SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION?
team is on hand to help, and we’ll
subjects. We’ll confirm your final Yes. You can change your course before As a college we would advise you to
make sure that we find another course
choices at a later date. enrolment by contacting the Student apply by 31st May 2020. This will allow
that is suitable for you.
Recruitment team on 01509 618375. you to get the most out of what we
If you’ve already started your course can offer you, helping you to make the
WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE
and find that it isn’t right for you, don’t important decisions about the courses
FOR TUITION FEES?
worry; there will be opportunities you’re interested in. However, we will
There are no tuition fees for
CAN I WORK A for you to discuss suitable however continue to consider
full-time students under 19
PART-TIME JOB WHILST STUDYING? alternatives. applications made after
who are enrolled on a Further
We recommend no more than 8-9 this date.
Education course. If you’re over
working hours per week. Research has
18, see page 46 for guidance.
shown that 10+ hours can negatively
affect academic achievement, so make
sure you’re prioritising correctly.
72 73CAN WE HELP? SAY HELLO
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TWITTER
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+44 (0)1509 618045 GOOGLE PLUS
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74 75EASY TO TRAIN
Loughborough train station
connects regular rail services from
CAR
With the M1 only three miles away, you can get
to us easily from all over the country. Parking
FIND
Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. permits are available for a fee, but parking is
The Ivanhoe line offers direct travel on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to
and also serves several of the smaller the limited amount of spaces, local
villages between Leicester and students aren’t permitted to
Loughborough. The station is about park, except in special
25 minutes’ walk away from campus, circumstances.
or there’s a shuttle bus running every
ten minutes to save your legs.
For everyone aged 16 and 17,
the NEW 16-17 SAVER RAILCARD
BUS
We’re connected by regular
can be purchased for £30 and will direct buses running from
offer a 50% discount on rail Leicester, Nottingham, Derby,
travel, making it cheaper Melton Mowbray and Ashby.
to get to school, Visit www.traveline.info for
college and more details. We may be able
WALK
work. to help with travel passes—
give us a call on
We’re only a ten-minute walk from 01509 618375.
Loughborough town centre,
25 minutes from the train station, and
15-20 minutes from the Baxter Gate/
For detailed maps, timetables and information on Swan Street bus stops. We even have
how to get to Loughborough College from other secure on-site bicycle storage.
parts of the UK or abroad, visit the ‘How to find us’
section of our website.
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78 79BUS PASSES KINCHBUS
If your journey requires taking more than one bus, use
the same operator where possible. This may mean a
little more walking but will be considerably cheaper. Covering Derby, Nottingham,
Loughborough and Leicester,
including Skylink buses.
TRAVEL NOTTINGHAM Combined Kinchbus and
trentbarton student passes
CITY TRANSPORT
Loughborough’s central
location makes it really easy
to get to and from anywhere in
SUBSIDY Covering Nottingham and several smaller towns.
are available, covering more of
Nottinghamshire. Academic year
A subsidy is available from the college to cover passes can be paid for up front
the East Midlands. See our bus map the cost of public transport. It can be used to The availability of Easyrider Further student academic year
or by Direct Debit and offer 24/7
overleaf for routes. For the most up-to- pay for daily, weekly, monthly or annual tickets. passes for 2019/20 should be confirmed with NCT directly.
travel. For a special discount,
date prices and information, visit the bus For full details or to apply, e-mail the Bursary 0115 950 60 70 or www.nctx.co.uk
contact Kinchbus customer
operators’ websites or www.traveline.info team: studentfinance@loucoll.ac.uk services and tell them that you
Please note: Bus passes must be bought
directly from the bus operator and are not CIRCUMSTANCE AGE 16–18 AGE 19+ CENTREBUS are a Loughborough College
student. 01509 815 637 or
available from Loughborough College. Covering Leicestershire and offering 24/7 travel www.kinchbus.co.uk
Outside LE11 postcode throughout the academic year. For a special discount, use
the code “LOCOLL” when purchasing your student travel
TIPS Within LE11 postcode
Household income
pass. 0844 351 1120 orwww.centrebus.info
PAUL S.
Many bus companies offer travel passes below £45,000
WINSON
covering wider zones, or passes allowing Household income
above £45,000
low-cost travel across multiple bus operators.
For use towards
Covering Asby-de-la-Zouch and
ARRIVA
Kinchbus sell travel passes covering buses & trains
For use towards
Shepshed, this operator only
Loughborough town only, giving a cheaper
cars & mopeds offers daily tickets.
option for local students. Covering Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and
Unable to use public 01509 232 354 or
transport for health reasons Leicester, along with the smaller towns in
Paying the full cost up front gives the biggest www.winsoncoaches.co.uk
£240 £300
between. Academic year passes can be paid
overall discount, while paying monthly by Subsidy amount
for up front or by Direct Debit and offer 24/7
Direct Debit offers more affordable payments. Eligible Ineligible travel. 0344 800 4411 or www.arrivabus.co.uk
80 81BUS MAP
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