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PROSPECTUS 2021
Teaching
Excellence
Framework
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WELCOME COURSES
4 Principal’s introduction 22 Art, Media and Design
6 Why UCW? 22 Student profile: Farhath
8 At home 24 Contemporary Art and Professional Studies FdA
10 On campus 25 Contemporary Art and Professional Studies BA
12 Supporting you (Hons) (top-up)
14 Degrees that work 26 Graphic Design FdA
15 West of England Institute of Technology 27 Graphic Design BA (Hons) (top-up)
16 Our partners 28 Film and Media Arts Production FdA
18 Money matters 29 Photography in Practice FdA
20 Qualifications explained 30 Student profile: Emma
31 Lens-based Media BA (Hons) (top-up)
50 Education and Early Years
50 Student profile: Josh
32 Business and Law
52 Early Childhood Studies FdA
32 Student profile: Laura
53 Early Years FdA
34 Business Management with
54 Early Years Education BA (Hons) (top-up)
Sustainability BA (Hons)
55 Education MA
35 Law LLB (Hons)
56 Student profile: Clare
57 Inclusive Practice FdA
36 Computing and Digital Technologies
36 Student profile: Stephen
58 Engineering and Construction
38 Applied Computing BSc (Hons)
58 Student profile: Jess
39 Digital and Technology Solutions BSc (Hons)
60 Construction and the Built Environment HNC
40 Student profile: Alex
(Building Services Engineering, Construction or Surveying)
41 Games and Animation Production BA (Hons)
61 Construction and the Built Environment HNC/HND
(Civil Engineering)
42 Counselling and Healthcare
62 Engineering HNC (Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
42 Student profile: Patrick
Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Engineering)
44 Counselling FdSc
63 Engineering Degree Apprenticeships
45 Counselling BSc (Hons) (top-up)
46 Counselling Supervision PG-Cert
64 Performance and Production Arts
47 Student profile: Kirsty
64 Student profile: Lukin
48 Health and Social Care Practice FdSc
66 Dance for Commercial Performance BA (Hons)
49 Integrated Mental Health and Social Care FdSc
67 Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for
Production BA (Hons)
68 Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
69 Performing Arts BA (Hons)
70 Student profile: Beth
71 Professional Music Performance and Production
BA (Hons)
72 Sciences
72 Student profile: Sirli
74 Animal Management FdSc
75 Biological Laboratory Sciences FdSc
Student profile: Nathan
APPLY
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77 Public and Environmental Health BSc (Hons)
78 Uniformed Services and Sport
78 Student profile: Matt
80 Sports Studies FdSc/ 82 How to apply
Sports Studies (Football) FdSc 84 Courses and general index
81 Uniformed and Public Services BA (Hons) 86 Open days
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WELCOME TO
UNIVERSITY CENTRE WESTON
Thank you for taking the time to learn about This includes our new University Centre in the
everything on offer at University Centre Weston Winter Gardens on Weston seafront, which is
(UCW). primarily for higher education students, and brilliant We also achieved top quartile scores in the eight
learning and sporting facilities at the new Health main categories used to determine student
The Weston College Group has been providing and Active Living Skills Centre at Loxton Campus. satisfaction, and five degree areas at UCW – Animal
higher education for more than 25 years, and in that Management, Applied Computing, Counselling, Early
time we have not only grown beyond recognition We have also recently opened new laboratories Years and Musical Theatre – have been awarded
but also developed provision that meets the and studios in our Knightstone Campus and spent individual overall satisfaction scores of 100%.
expectations of our students and the needs of significant sums on state-of-the-art equipment and
employers across the region. technology at our South West Skills Campus. We recently hosted our biggest and best ever
Graduation event, with more than 500 people
UCW now has more than 1,000 students studying The brilliant reputation of higher education in collecting their certificates and sharing their successes
on more than 40 degree-level courses, and part Weston is also demonstrated by brand new student with their lecturers and loved ones on the day.
of the reason we are continuing to get bigger and accommodation opening just a few minutes’ walk
better every year is by focusing on offering quality from Knightstone. An excellent 35% of UCW Honours graduates
degrees in fantastic facilities. achieved first-class degrees in 2019 – which is also
As well being committed to continuing this above the national average.
We are rated as Gold in the Teaching Excellence investment, we are also dedicated to strengthening
and Student Outcomes Framework, meaning the our relationships with a host of top businesses and I hope that as you read through these pages you
teaching, learning and opportunities we provide public sector organisations and developing our will be convinced that UCW is the best place for
are of the highest quality on offer in the UK higher provision with our university partners Bath Spa you too.
education sector. University, Hartpury University and UWE Bristol.
And I look forward to celebrating all of your
UCW has achieved the best Higher Education All of this goes some way to explaining why more achievements with you at Graduation in a few
Review in the West of England, and we have and more people are choosing UCW and then years’ time.
won prestigious awards including the Queen’s thriving while they are with us.
Anniversary Prize to recognise our commitment to
inclusivity. In 2019 we achieved our best ever results in
the National Student Survey, with our students
In the past few years alone, we have invested tens awarding us an overall satisfaction score of 93%,
of millions of pounds in our facilities to provide which is well above the average for all higher
our students with a modern and specialist learning education providers of 84%. Dr Paul Phillips CBE, PhD, DLit, EdD
environment. Principal and Chief Executive
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TOP 10 REASONS Excellent results
In 2019, 35% of our Honours graduates achieved
first-class degrees, which is well above the national
TO CHOOSE US average, and the latest figures show that 90% of
our students complete their courses.
Smaller classes Bigger choice
Whereas some lectures at traditional universities We offer a range of degree-level courses and
Quality courses may contain hundreds of people, our average qualifications to suit our students’ needs, including
We are rated as Gold in the Teaching Excellence class size in 2019 was just 15, which means we can HNCs and HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Higher
and Student Outcomes Framework, meaning the offer greater access to academics, resources and Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Honours
teaching, learning and opportunities we provide are equipment. Degrees and Honours Top-up Degrees.
of the highest quality in Britain, and we have also
achieved the best Higher Education Review in the
West of England.
Brilliant lecturers
Our staff are what sets us apart, with our highly
qualified lecturers all having subject specialisms and
Student satisfaction practical experience in the areas they teach. Come
We achieved an overall satisfaction score of 93% and meet them at our next Open Day.
in the National Student Survey 2019 and five of
our degree areas - Animal Management, Applied
Computing, Counselling, Early Years and Musical
Theatre – have individual overall satisfaction scores
Partnership working
of 100%. We work closely with our partner universities,
big and small businesses, and lots of other
organisations to make sure that our graduates are
well prepared and ready for the world of work.
Outstanding support Fantastic facilities
We do all we can to support our students, including We have created a modern learning environment
offering mental health and wellbeing guidance and
providing additional learning expertise, and we also
across our campuses and have recently invested Great graduates
tens of millions of pounds to build a new
offer plenty of opportunities to get involved with University Centre and new Health and Active According to the latest figures, 95% of our
everything going on at UCW. Living Skills Centre. graduates gain employment or progress to further
study within six months of graduating, with 74% in
either highly skilled employment or further study.
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AT HOME
Weston-super-Mare is best known for its sandy Studying with us may mean moving away from
beach and Grand Pier, but there is so much more home for the first time, so we offer student
that makes it a great place to live and study! accommodation and helpful advice to take some
of the stress out of moving out. Our properties
Located in the stunning South West of England, are exclusively for our students and have a mix of
Weston is very close to the Mendip Hills Area of single, double and king rooms with en-suites and
Outstanding Natural Beauty and some of the best shared bathrooms.
rural and coastal scenery in Britain, with Exmoor
and Dartmoor and Devon and Cornwall just down In September 2020, new student accommodation
the road. was opened in the centre of Weston at Parkside
House.
The town itself combines all of the retail, dining and
entertainment options you would expect from a Please go to the accommodation pages on our
thriving seaside destination with an affordable cost website to download our accommodation guide,
of living. It is also the setting for loads of events see photos of the properties and find out more
throughout the year, including the Winter Carnival, about the application process, tenancy agreements
Air Festival, Sand Sculpture Festival, Pride and one and rental costs.
of the top beach motorbike races in Europe.
Bristol is easily reached from Weston by rail and
road. It really is a city to suit every taste and is www.ucw.ac.uk/accommodation
known for its diversity, live music scene, galleries,
parks and festivals. Its international airport also
offers flights across the UK and to Europe and
beyond.
England’s only World Heritage city, Bath, is also
near to Weston. This historic, compact city is a
favourite with visitors due to its beautiful stone
buildings, cobblestoned streets and the world
famous Roman Baths.
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ON CAMPUS
We have invested millions of pounds in the
fantastic facilities across our three campuses
to create a modern, welcoming and specialist
learning environment for our students.
Knightstone Campus South West Skills Campus
Higher Education LibraryPlus
The fifth and sixth floors of the Weston College South West Skills Campus is the home of our
Group’s seafront Knightstone building in the centre engineering courses. It is close to Weston Milton Far from being traditional, silent libraries, the
of Weston are exclusively for UCW students. The railway station and the M5 motorway, and also has LibraryPlus sites in all of our campuses are vibrant
University Centre across the two floors has new sports facilities and a bistro. The campus is made and interactive learning hubs where students
laboratory and studio facilities, a group study area, up of our Future Technology Centre, Training can study, think and create in a welcoming and
a common room and classrooms. Knightstone is Solutions Centre, Engineering Centre of Excellence comfortable environment. The Higher Education
home to the UCW Academy of Performing Arts, and Automotive Technology Centre. LibraryPlus (HE.LP) team, made up of specialist
which comprises of rehearsal and performance academic advisors, has a huge role to play in our
spaces, dance studios, a contextual studies students’ successes as they provide advanced
academic skills for degree-level study and also help
classroom and a student green room. The building
also has a health and fitness suite and other sports
Loxton Campus our students navigate the wealth of digital and
facilities including a multi-use 3G pitch, a bistro Loxton Campus is a 15 minute drive from the printed resources on offer at UCW.
selling hot and cold food and a Costa Coffee shop. centre of Weston and a 20 minute walk from the
beach. It is the base for our art, design, media and
music degrees, and boasts all of the rehearsal, IT
performance and exhibition spaces to be expected
Winter Gardens from a facility dedicated to the creative arts. The Eduroam WiFi enables our students to connect
We have spent millions of pounds to create a campus has recording studios, art and design to the internet at UCW and also participating
new University Centre in Weston’s iconic Winter studios, a photography studio, editing suites, institutions. We have desktops, laptops, tablets
Gardens Pavilion on the town’s seafront. It is a few darkrooms, a bistro and a Costa Coffee shop. and Macs across our campuses, and UCW students
minutes’ walk from our main Knightstone building We open the doors of Loxton to the public every have free access to the Microsoft Office 365 suite
on the recently-redeveloped Italian Gardens. Many summer to show off our students’ work in a Festival of programs, a Virtual Learning Environment and
of our support staff are based in the new part of the of Creativity. In 2019, we opened a brand new any specialist software they need to complete their
building and we encourage all of our students to Health and Active Living Skills Centre at Loxton. degrees. As part of the Weston College Group,
take advantage of everything the Winter Gardens The facilities include a state-of-the-art medical UCW also holds Microsoft Showcase College status.
has to offer, which includes classrooms, group and simulation room, a sports hall and a full-sized 3G
individual study areas and the Florentine Bistro. sports pitch.
We also use the building’s famous ballroom for
lots of events throughout the year, including the www.ucw.ac.uk/campuses
annual UCW Awards where we celebrate all of our
students’ successes. www.ucw.ac.uk/libraryplus
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SUPPORTING YOU
Student experience
Get involved
We are focused on supporting our students Support for priority students We want our students to make the most out of their
to achieve their ambitions and committed to
We are committed to supporting all of our students time at UCW, so we offer a number of volunteer
engaging with them to continually enhance the
but we are able to provide additional and ongoing and paid roles so they can gain new skills, meet new
UCW experience.
support for priority students. Our priority students people and have a say in how UCW is being run.
include care leavers, young carers, students who The roles include student representatives, student
live in foyer accommodation and students who are governors, student ambassadors and freshers’
HEART estranged from family. Please contact HEART to angels.
The Higher Education Academic Registry Team find out more.
(HEART) is UCW’s student services team. The Freshers’ Week
members of HEART provide friendly and expert Freshers’ Week is jam-packed with events to help
advice on a range of matters, including applications, Academic access our new students make friends and familiarise
accommodation and council tax, student finance themselves with everything UCW and Weston have
We understand that some students benefit from
and scholarships and bursaries, personal and to offer. The programme is put together by our
more contact time with lecturers than is the norm
mitigating circumstances and anything else which freshers’ angels and changes every year, but expect
at traditional universities, so we do all we can to
may be impacting upon our students’ welfare or a freshers’ fair, club nights, karaoke, meals out and
make sure teaching staff are available for their
academic achievement. more.
students when they are needed. Additionally, all
UCW students are assigned a personal tutor as a
UCW Awards
single point of academic contact at the beginning
We hold an annual awards ceremony in the
Mental health and wellbeing of the year. Personal tutors meet regularly with
beautiful ballroom of the Winter Gardens to
HEART also has specialist mental health and their students to provide individual feedback and
celebrate the many successes of our students
welfare staff who offer advice, practical techniques guidance.
and staff and recognise the great companies
and emotional wellbeing guidance to help students and organisations which offer our students work
cope with any issues which are affecting their experience placements.
studies. They can also refer students to our free and Equality and diversity
confidential counselling service. Graduation
UCW is an inclusive institution. We offer a secure
and welcoming environment for everyone Every year hundreds of our students graduate
regardless of their background, gender, sexuality at special ceremonies held in Weston. The event
Specialist learning support or ethnicity. We also believe it is never too late to includes processions and a drinks reception. It
do a degree and encourage and support mature is such a memorable way for our students to
Our specialist support tutors and mentors ensure
students to take the next step in their education. celebrate their achievements with their peers and
that students’ individual needs are supported
loved ones.
throughout their time at UCW. This can include
providing study skills support, mentoring, exam
access arrangements and assistive technology.
Students with specific learning differences,
www.ucw.ac.uk/support
autism, mental health conditions or disabilities
are supported to apply for the Disabled Students
www.ucw.ac.uk/get-involved
Allowance (DSA), if they are on an eligible course.
DSA can help eligible students to access a package
of personalised support.
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DEGREES THAT
WORK
At UCW we understand that employers in today’s Whereas many traditional universities expect
competitive jobs market are looking to hire students to attend lectures all throughout the
candidates with real experience that will benefit week, many of the courses at UCW are timetabled
their organisation. over two or three days on a full-time basis, leaving
time for students to work part-time alongside their
We therefore consult with employers every time we studies.
launch a new course to make sure our students gain
the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed And this approach works! Be part of the future.
in their chosen field, and that there will be relevant
According to the latest figures, 95% of UCW
The West of England Institute of
job opportunities when they graduate.
graduates gain employment or progress to further Technology is coming to Weston (UCW)
Our partnerships with employers include delivering study within six months of graduating, with 74% in
apprenticeships for the likes of the NHS, Ministry of either highly skilled employment or further study.
Defence, Wessex Water and Rolls-Royce, and we Funded by the Department for Education, the West of England
Institute of Technology will have a presence at University
also have great links with professional bodies and
Centre Weston from 2020, supporting Degree Level
visiting experts from a whole host of organisations.
Apprentices in:
www.ucw.ac.uk/graduate-prospects
• Digital
Many of our courses include a work experience
• Engineering
element, so students can get real experience of • Health
their chosen professions, and practical assessments
play a big part too. Find out more at www.weston.ac.uk/woeiot
UCW students have access to a careers coaching Develop your skills. Be ready, be the future…
service, which is included in the cost of their tuition.
Our knowledgeable careers consultant arranges
visits to careers events where students can explore
opportunities and network with real employers.
Our students are also offered guidance in individual
sessions and group workshops, and are encouraged
to take advantage of our wealth of online careers
resources so they are prepared to start or further
their careers when they graduate.
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OUR PARTNERS
We work closely with our university partners - Hartpury University
Bath Spa University, Hartpury University and UWE
UCW students benefit from a strong partnership
Bristol - to develop and deliver our degrees. This Credit: Hartpury University Credit: Bath Spa University
with Hartpury University in the specialist areas
means our students study in UCW’s modern and
of animal management and sport, with many of
supportive learning environment and are awarded
them even progressing to top up at Hartpury
degrees validated by renowned universities.
University, joining more than 3,500 students on a
stunning 360-hectare campus near Gloucester and
Cheltenham. Hartpury University equips students
Bath Spa University with the skills, knowledge and experience they need
Bath Spa University is focused on helping students to open the door to their dream career. As a UCW
grow their talent, to make it in whichever area they student, you will be able to experience this through
choose. The University is a champion of creativity, studying curriculum designed in partnership with
culture and enterprise, providing a supportive Hartpury University, trips to the Hartpury University
environment in which to study. Based in and around campus and progression on Honours Top-up
the World Heritage city of Bath – it’s an ideal place Degrees and postgraduate courses.
to study, in a thriving region buzzing with cutting-
edge business and a rich artistic and cultural scene.
Bath Spa have brilliant academic staff and flexible
courses that deliver a stimulating environment in www.ucw.ac.uk/partner-universities Credit: UWE Bristol Credit: Bath Spa University
which students can sharpen their skills, explore their
passions and develop their talents. By studying
a Bath Spa degree at UCW, you will enjoy an
experience which will set you up to make your own
way in the world, in the way you choose.
UWE Bristol
UWE Bristol is a thriving, modern university,
offering a wide range of highly respected degrees
and employment-enhancing opportunities. Its
first-class learning facilities, vibrant student life
and inspiring courses have led to consistently high
performances in national league tables, including a
top 40 rating in the Guardian League Table 2019. Credit: Hartpury University
Choosing a course that’s been quality-assured by
UWE Bristol not only means you can be certain
of its academic standard, but also guarantees you
access to the university’s campus facilities. Join the
Student’s Union and get stuck in to student life,
build your fitness at the sports centre, and enhance
your learning through the extensive library and
online resources. You will join a diverse community
of students who are loving life and learning across
the world.
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Credit: UWE Bristol Credit: UWE BristolMONEY MATTERS
University graduates earn around £200,000 more Additional funding Repaying the loans
over a lifetime than those who do not pursue
There are other sources of funding for parents, Upon beginning a course and receiving funding,
higher education*, so at UCW we know the value
carers and care leavers. Students with specific your tuition fee loan and maintenance loan are
of a degree.
learning differences or disabilities are also eligible bundled together and start to accrue interest at
for additional support. 3% plus inflation. Once you graduate, the interest
We also understand that there are costs involved,
rate varies based on income until the borrowings
but funding to help you access higher education is
UCW can also provide short-term loans to are repaid in full. Repayment takes the form of
available. We can also support you throughout the
help students who require immediate financial 9% of income above annual earnings of £26,575.
process to make sure you have the correct finances
assistance. Even if you don’t graduate, you will still be required
in place.
to make repayments and the sum borrowed will
UCW and our partner universities also offer increase due to interest. After 30 years of entering
scholarships and bursaries to students whose the repayment process, all outstanding loans are
Tuition and maintenance loans circumstances make them eligible to receive this written off.
Tuition fees are more competitive at UCW than at additional financial assistance.
many traditional universities. Most students can
take out a loan to cover the cost of tuition fees,
Annual salary Approximate monthly
which would be paid to us on your behalf. How do I find out more and before tax repayments
You may also need money to pay for apply? £26,575 £0
accommodation, food, transport, other living Where you live will determine which student
expenses or additional course costs. Student finance body you need to apply to, but the student £30,000 £26
finance bodies provide maintenance loans to help finance pages at www.gov.uk are the best place to
pay for these expenses. For 2020/21, students start. £33,000 £48
applying to Student Finance England who are not
£35,000 £63
living with their parents can borrow up to £9,203 UCW also produces an informative student finance
for the year, and those living at home can borrow guide, which can be downloaded from the student £40,000 £101
up to £7,747. This funding would be paid directly finance pages on our website.
to you in three instalments, one at the start of each
term.
Please note that the information on this page does www.ucw.ac.uk/finance
not relate to Degree Apprenticeships, which are
paid for by employers. Degree apprentices are also
not eligible to take out maintenance loans.
18 — * Department for Business, Innovation and Skills research, 2013. — 19QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED
The minimum entry requirements for each course Tariff table Level 4 Level 6
are shown on the following course pages, and
Certificates of Higher Education Bachelor’s/Honours Degrees
we also prefer all candidates to have Level 2 A UCAS BTEC BTEC BTEC Step-off qualifications for those who achieve The traditional degree route worth 360 credits and
qualifications in English and Maths. Level tariff Ext. Diploma Sub.
points Diploma Diploma the first 120 credits of a Foundation Degree or usually studied over three years on a full-time basis.
Bachelor’s/Honours Degree. Unlike Foundation Degrees, they generally do not
The entry requirements for our courses starting
168 D*D*D* include work-based elements, and Honours Degrees
at Level 4 are typically expressed in the form of A
Higher National Certificates include a significant piece of academic research in
Levels and BTEC Extended Diplomas, but we also 160 D* D* D
HNCs are work-based BTEC qualifications and the third year.
encourage applications from students with Access
152 D* D D typically lead to progression to a Higher National
to Higher Education Diplomas. Achieving 15 Level 3
144 DDD Diploma. Degree Apprenticeships
credits at Merit is worth 64 UCAS tariff points, with
A new way of combining full-time paid work
30 Level 3 credits at Merit worth 80 points. 128 DDM with part-time university-level study. Degree
112 DMM D* D* Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, so they
You may have different Level 3 qualifications, so
we have included a tariff table so you can work out 104 D* D Level 5 are ideal for people currently in employment who
want to study towards an Honours Degree while
how many points you have. Foundation Degrees
96 MMM DD keeping their job and income.
Worth 240 credits and equivalent to the first
UCW and our partner universities consider 80 MMP DM two years of an Honours Degree, they combine Honours Top-up Degrees
all applications on their own merit, so we still academic study with work-based learning and often
64 MPP MM Qualifications enabling the conversion of a
encourage applications from those who do not include a work experience element. Foundation Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent into an
meet the stated minimum criteria. We would A* 56 D* Degrees at UCW have input from employers, so Honours Degree. They are studied over one year on
consider accepting an applicant if they have A 48 PPP MP D students know they are gaining the knowledge, a full-time basis, and do not need to be completed
extensive related employment experience, for skills and experiences that companies are
B 40 immediately after the achievement of prior
example, or have started a similar course at a looking for. qualifications. Students with a Level 5 qualification
different university. C 32 PP M who wish to progress to postgraduate study or
Higher National Diplomas enter certain professions will need to pass an
Every year, we welcome students from across the D 24
HNDs are work-based BTEC qualifications which Honours Top-up.
UK and EU and do everything we can to make E 16 P are typically studied on a part-time basis to fit
students feel at home in Weston. Please note that if around related employment. They are usually
you are from outside the EU it may not be possible assessed on a practical basis. Completion of a HND
to sponsor your Tier 4 visa application. Students may allow for progression to a related Level 6
who do not speak English as a first language will Honours Top-up Degree. Level 7
need to provide evidence of having achieved Master’s Degrees
at least grade 6.0 in the International English Postgraduate qualifications signifying expertise
Language Test System (IELTS) or GCSE grade C in a specific field of study or area of professional
(Level 4 under the new GCSE grading system) at practice. Students who want to apply to study for
English Language. a Master’s Degree will need an Honours Degree or
equivalent qualification.
www.ucw.ac.uk/qualifications-explained
www.ucw.ac.uk/entry-requirements
20 — — 21ART, MEDIA
AND DESIGN
24 Contemporary Art and Professional Studies FdA
25 Contemporary Art and Professional Studies BA (Hons) (top-up)
26 Graphic Design FdA
27 Graphic Design BA (Hons) (top-up)
28 Film and Media Arts Production FdA
29 Photography in Practice FdA
31 Lens-based Media BA (Hons) (top-up)
UCW allowed
me to explore my
creativity and work
out what I wanted
to do within the film
industry.
Farhath progressed from the Foundation Degree
in Film and Media Arts Production at UCW to the
Honours Top-up Degree in Lens-based Media.
She directed music videos and her own short film
called Mannequin and now works as a production
assistant for a film company.
22 — — 23CONTEMPORARY ART AND In partnership with
CONTEMPORARY ART AND In partnership with
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES FdA PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
BA (Hons) (top-up)
This course combines studio-based practice with Course content
entrepreneurial-focused learning to provide a Full-time year 1:
+ Top-up course
pathway to careers in the vibrant and varied UK • Creativity and Conceptualisation (20 credits) This course features artistic practice alongside You will also continue to develop your creative
creative industries. • Studio Practice (40 credits) studies in marketing and finance, so you will skills in artistic areas of interest, and be encouraged
• Visual Thinking (20 credits) gain the knowledge and skills needed to set to exhibit your work and seek professional
• Workshops (40 credits) up freelance enterprises, work in the creative commissions. In recent years, a student from
UCAS codes industries or progress to postgraduate study. this course was commissioned to produce two
Institution B20 | Course WV44 | Campus C Full-time year 2: sculptured busts for the Duke of Gloucester, which
• Major Study (40 credits) were displayed at the Museum of the Order of St.
Full-time • Professional Practice and Work UCAS codes John and Kensington Palace. Another student had a
2 years (3 days per week) Placement (40 credits) Institution B20 | Course WWDF | Campus C sculpture selected for exhibition at the prestigious
Average scheduled teaching per week: 12 hours • Research and Development Skills (40 credits) Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition.
Work placement: 75 hours Full-time
Learning enrichment 1 year (3 days per week) Course content
Part-time This course offers optional visits to galleries and Average scheduled teaching per week: 8 hours • Marketing, Finance and Promotional Strategy
3 years (2 days per week) residential trips at an additional expense. Please (40 credits)
refer to our website for indicative costs. In previous Part-time • Practice within the Creative Industries:
Location years students from this course have staged 2 years (2 days per week) Work-based Project Portfolio (40 credits)
Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus exhibitions at regional galleries such as 4AD in Bath • Professional Creative Practice (40 credits)
and Centre Space in Bristol. Location
Tuition fees Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus Learning enrichment
Full-time: £8,500 per year Entry requirements This course offers optional visits to galleries and
Part-time: £5,700 in year 1, £5,650 in years 2 and 3 A minimum of CDD at A Level, or a BTEC Extended Tuition fees residential trips at an additional expense. Please
Diploma at MMP, or equivalent, preferably in a Full-time: £8,500 per year refer to our website for indicative costs. Students
Although UCW endeavours to cover the costs of related area. Students with only two A Levels or Part-time: £4,250 per year on this course are also able to exhibit their work to
artistic materials, there may be additional expenses alternative qualifications will be considered on an the public during our annual Festival of Creativity.
associated with this course. individual basis. Applicants are also required to Although UCW endeavours to cover the costs of
submit a portfolio of creative work and attend an artistic materials, there may be additional expenses Entry requirements
Assessment interview. associated with this course. A related Foundation Degree with an average
Written exams Coursework Practical exams grade profile of 50% or above, or a Higher National
0% 75% 25% Progression
• See overleaf for the BA Honours Top-up in
Assessment
Written exams Coursework Practical exams
Diploma at Merit, or equivalent. Applicants are also
required to submit a portfolio of creative work and
Contemporary Art and Professional Studies.
• Graduates could also utilise the creative contacts 0% 85% 15% attend an interview.
Why study this course? they have made during their studies to launch Progression
This unique course can help you to develop freelance artistic enterprises. • Graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate
practical and academic skills to realise your Why study this course? courses such as the Master’s Degrees in Design,
individual creative voice. It achieves this by This course aims to develop artistic and innovative Fine Art or Visual Communication at
encouraging meaningful engagement with the The UK is the second largest art market in the practitioners, and provides students with the Bath Spa University.
creative industries through exhibition opportunities world with a 21% market share. commercial and professional awareness they will • As well as freelance art and design, graduates
and work placements. British Art Market Federation need in order to be successful in their chosen of this course are also able to seek roles
creative pursuit. in animation or illustration, in interior or product
The innovative programme of study has been design, in printmaking, or in related roles for
praised by external examiners for its cutting-edge You will be taught by lecturers with extensive museums and galleries.
approach to developing students’ creativity and www.ucw.ac.uk/art experience who can support you in further
professional skills in their chosen area of study. developing your unique creative identity, and the
project elements of the course have been designed Global turnover for contemporary art has
Students get their own space in one of our studios to prepare you for postgraduate study. doubled in the past ten years.
and can explore specialisms including printmaking, Artprice Contemporary Art Market Report 2019
painting, sculpture, ceramics, illustration, jewellery-
making and digital imagery.
24 — — 25In partnership with In partnership with
GRAPHIC DESIGN FdA GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (Hons) (top-up)
+ Top-up course
This course has established a record of success Course content Students from this course have won the New Graduates of this course have progressed to
by providing the technical skills and professional Full-time year 1: Designer of the Year award, Sky Creative award design roles at fantastic companies including
know-how needed to create imaginative design • Design in Context (Visual Meaning and Analysis) 1 and Design Council’s Future Pioneers award at the Aardman Animations, Amazon, Dyson, Snapchat
solutions alongside real insights into the design (40 credits) prestigious New Designers Exhibition in London. and Twitter.
industry. • Design Studio (Creative Industries) 1 (40 credits)
• Practical Design Skills (40 credits) Course content
UCAS codes • Marketing, Finance and Promotional Strategy
UCAS codes Full-time year 2: Institution B20 | Course W214 | Campus C (40 credits)
Institution B20 | Course W210 | Campus C • Design in Context (Visual Meaning and Analysis) 2 • Practice within the Creative Industries (40 credits)
(40 credits) Full-time • Professional Creative Practice (40 credits)
Full-time • Design Studio (Creative Industries) 2 (40 credits) 1 year (3 days per week)
2 years (3 days per week) • Professional Skills (Work-based Skills Average scheduled teaching per week: 12 hours Learning enrichment
Average scheduled teaching per week: 12 hours Development) (40 credits) This unique course has embedded exhibition and
Part-time competition opportunities. In recent years, students
Part-time Learning enrichment 2 years (2 days per week) have exhibited, won awards and impressed
3 years (2 days per week) All students have their own work space within the design agencies at the prestigious New Designers
studio, which is theirs to use all week during term, Location Exhibition in London. This course also offers
Location and access to Macs loaded with industry-standard Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus optional visits to galleries at an additional expense.
Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus software. This course also offers optional visits to Please refer to our website for indicative costs.
exhibitions at an additional expense. Please refer to Tuition fees
Tuition fees our website for indicative costs. Full-time: £8,500 per year Entry requirements
Full-time: £8,500 per year Part-time: £4,250 per year A related Foundation Degree with an average
Part-time: £5,700 in year 1, £5,650 in years 2 and 3 Entry requirements grade profile of 50% or above, or a Higher National
A minimum of CDD at A Level, or a BTEC Extended Assessment Diploma at Merit, or equivalent. Applicants are also
Assessment Diploma at MMP, or equivalent, preferably in a Written exams Coursework Practical exams required to submit a portfolio of creative work and
Written exams Coursework Practical exams related area. Applications from those studying two
0% 55% 45% attend an interview.
0% 95% 5% A Levels or alternative Level 3 qualifications will be
considered on an individual basis. Applicants are Progression
also required to submit a creative portfolio of work • Graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate
and attend an interview. Why study this course? courses such as the Master’s Degrees in Design or
Why study this course? This Honours Top-up prepares students for Visual Communication at Bath Spa University.
This Foundation Degree will set you up for Progression varied and exciting design careers by promoting • Graduates of this course are also qualified to
employment in design roles and related creative • See overleaf for the BA Honours Top-up in creativity alongside practical business skills, while apply for roles such as art director, creative
positions and also equip you with the advanced Graphic Design. also dedicating time to research and academic director and graphic designer, and other roles
academic skills needed for further study. • Graduates of this course could also seek development for those who are looking to progress across the creative industries.
employment in design positions at a range of to postgraduate study.
The curriculum is all about the synthesis between organisations or related roles in other creative
work-based learning and theory in practice, so you arts disciplines. The programme is work-based, with a focus on More than half of graphic design graduates in
will be encouraged to produce thought-provoking commercial awareness, professional experience and employment in the UK are working as graphic
work that reflects contemporary design trends and employability. You will pitch your own ‘design for designers six months after graduation.
responds to issues surrounding social need. In 2016, 57% of people employed in the social impact’ to real businesses and public sector Prospects
design industry were qualified to degree-level, organisations and work with your peers to
The course offers insight into day-to-day life compared with the UK average of 34%. manage a final group showcase which takes the
in the design industry through its commercial Design Council form of a touring exhibition.
studio ethos. You will work independently and
collaboratively on ‘live’ briefs and generate design The course is delivered by design professionals and
work, from concept to completion. expert visiting practitioners, ensuring its taught
www.ucw.ac.uk/graphic-design elements continue to be up-to-date. They will
The course also aims to foster a culture of lively support you in realising your creative potential.
and stimulating conversation and debate to inspire
analytical and innovative thinking.
26 — — 27In partnership with
FILM AND MEDIA ARTS In partnership with
PHOTOGRAPHY IN PRACTICE FdA
PRODUCTION FdA
Engage with contemporary photographic Course content
techniques and work on professional briefs before Full-time year 1:
Film and Media Arts Production students at UCW Learning enrichment progressing to an Honours Top-up or exploring • Documentary and Editorial Photography (20 credits)
gain essential theoretical and practical knowledge As well as learning how to make fantastic films, career opportunities in disciplines such as studio • Engaging with Photographic Techniques (40 credits)
in all aspects of film production and also get the you will showcase your work in some of the photography and photojournalism. • Introduction to Cultural and Photographic Contexts
chance to showcase their work and curate their most renowned venues in the South West - in (20 credits)
own film festival. recent years these have included the Watershed, • Photography and Landscape (20 credits)
Arnolfini and Cube Cinema in Bristol. You will UCAS codes • Photography and the Portrait (20 credits)
also work towards producing a professional- Institution W47 | Course W641 | Campus U
UCAS codes standard showreel to demonstrate your versatility Full-time year 2:
Institution W47 | Course P303 | Campus U and specialisms as a filmmaker. Working in Full-time • Developing Professional Practice (40 credits)
collaboration with your peers, you will curate the 2 years (3 days per week) • Photography for Publication (40 credits)
Full-time Dirigo International Student Film Festival; gathering Average scheduled teaching per week: 13 hours • Reflective Personal Practice (40 credits)
2 years (3 days per week) submissions from young filmmakers and hosting an
Average scheduled teaching per week: 13 hours event to celebrate them. Part-time Learning enrichment
3 years (2 days per week) A range of inspiring practitioners contribute to this
Part-time The course culminates in students joining forces as course. In recent years we’ve welcomed Richard
3 years (2 days per week) a single in-house production company to make a Location Billingham, Lua Ribeira, Laura El-Tantawy, Jessa
short film. This involves pitching ideas to a panel of Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus Fairbrother, Amak Mahmoodian and Alejandro Acin
Location experts in film and everyone taking on professional to talk to our students about what it takes to be a
Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus roles to reflect their individual career aspirations. Tuition fees successful and influential photographer.
This usually involves shooting on location at an Full-time: £8,500 per year
Tuition fees additional expense. In recent years, students have Part-time: £5,700 in year 1, £5,650 in years 2 and 3 Students on this course can use our Canon 5DS and
Full-time: £8,500 per year made films in Lisbon, Madrid, Nantes and Cornwall. Nikon D810 cameras, medium format rangefinders,
Part-time: £5,700 in year 1, £5,650 in years 2 and 3 Please refer to our website for indicative costs. There is also an expectation that students on this twin and single lens reflex cameras, a wide range of
course will spend at least £250 on a camera, lens lenses, Elinchrom location lighting kits and wireless
Assessment Entry requirements and memory card if they do not already own these. studio kits.
Written exams Coursework Practical exams A minimum of CDD at A Level, or a BTEC Extended Additionally, students on this course will need to
0% 75% 25% Diploma at MMP, or equivalent, preferably in a
related area. Applications from those studying two
purchase a print archive box, sketchbook, darkroom
paper and other consumables such as film, all at an
You will also curate a photography competition and
hold a public exhibition of your work.
A Levels or alternative Level 3 qualifications will be additional expense. Please refer to our website for
considered on an individual basis. Applicants are further indicative costs. Entry requirements
Why study this course? also required to submit a creative portfolio of work A minimum of CC at A Level, or a BTEC Extended
This degree, with its close links to the thriving and attend an interview. Assessment Diploma at MPP, or equivalent, preferably in a related
media sectors in Bristol and Cardiff, will help Written exams Coursework Practical exams area. Applicants are also required to submit a portfolio
you achieve your ambition of working in the film
industry through its focus on practical filmmaking in
Progression
• See page 31 for the BA Honours Top-up in
0% 50% 50% of creative work and attend an interview.
a range of traditional and experimental genres and Lens-based Media. Progression
styles. You will also gain a rich understanding of the • Graduates of this course could also seek • See page 31 for the BA Honours Top-up in
theories underpinning filmmaking. employment or freelance work in the film and Why study this course? Lens-based Media.
media industries or related roles in other creative Photography is playing an ever-increasing role • Freelance photography or related roles such as
Course content arts disciplines. in our lives and remains a vital consideration for arts management or retouching.
Full-time year 1: anyone looking to promote a product or business,
• Contextual Studies (20 credits) so there are numerous opportunities for those
• Documentary Production (20 credits) The UK film industry turned over £14.8 billion with the passion and photographic know-how to UCW Photography in Practice students gain
• Experimental Media Arts (20 credits) and contributed £6 billion to GDP in 2017. develop a career in the discipline. membership of the Royal Photographic Society
• Film Production Skills (40 credits) British Film Institute and are invited to events in their new building
• Professional Commercial Practice (20 credits) This course will equip you with the practical, in Bristol.
academic and professional skills required to
Full-time year 2: develop your own freelance practice, shoot on
• Collaborative Work-based Practices (40 credits) www.ucw.ac.uk/media location or in a studio, or work within the wider www.ucw.ac.uk/photography
• Independent Practice (40 credits) creative industries.
• Short Film Production (40 credits)
28 — — 29In partnership with
LENS-BASED MEDIA BA (Hons) (top-up)
+ Top-up course
Enhance your production skills in film, The course will also enhance your knowledge and
photography or media arts while developing the skills in the areas of higher research and academic
crucial professional and promotional awareness writing through the undertaking of a substantial
needed for a successful career in the vibrant and project on a lens-based subject of interest, and
growing creative industries. will increase your employability through studies in
marketing and promotion and other key business
skills.
UCAS codes
Institution W47 | Course 248W | Campus U Course content
• Critical and Contextual Research (20 credits)
Full-time • Initial Project in Lens-based Media (20 credits)
1 year (3 days per week) • Major Project in Lens-based Media (40 credits)
Average scheduled teaching per week: 13 hours • Professional Development in Context (40 credits)
Part-time Learning enrichment
2 years (2 days per week) Students on this course exhibit their practical work
as part of the Festival of Creativity we hold every
Location summer and are also encouraged to seek out
Loxton Campus and Knightstone Campus additional exhibition opportunities and enter their
work in regional and national competitions.
Tuition fees
Full-time: £8,500 per year Students also have the opportunity to shoot on
Part-time: £4,250 per year location in the UK and abroad and can attend
optional visits to exhibitions and screenings, all at
Although UCW endeavours to cover the costs of an additional cost.
materials, there may be additional expenses on this
course relating to filming and photography. This course also includes regular guest lectures and
I was supported Assessment
specialist workshops delivered by visiting experts
and industry specialists.
Written exams Coursework Practical exams
throughout my 0% 70% 30% Entry requirements
A related Foundation Degree with an average
journey, and now I grade profile of 50% or above, or a Higher National
Diploma at Merit, or equivalent. Applicants are also
feel confident and Why study this course?
Students with a background in film, photography
required to submit a portfolio of creative work and
attend an interview.
passionate about or the media arts can complete their degree on this
Honours Top-up designed to equip participants Progression
pursuing my chosen with the practical, intellectual and business skills
needed to develop their own professional practice
• Graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate
courses such as the Master’s Degrees in Feature
career. or work within the wider creative industries. Filmmaking or Visual Communication at
Bath Spa University.
You will develop your production competencies • Graduates are also qualified to seek employment
and also explore the mediums from cultural, in film and television as directors, camera
historical and academic perspectives whilst operators, location managers, producers or
producing a portfolio of creative work for public production coordinators, and in studio
Emma studied the Foundation Degree in consumption. photography and photojournalism.
Photography in Practice at UCW and worked as
a teacher alongside her studies on the Honours UCW Lens-based Media students gain membership
Top-up Degree in Lens-based Media. of the Royal Photographic Society and are invited The creative industries were worth £101.5
to events in their new building in Bristol. billion to the UK economy in 2017, growing
at more than twice the rate of the overall
economy since 2010.
Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport
30 — — 31BUSINESS AND
LAW
34 Business Management with Sustainability BA (Hons)
35 Law LLB (Hons)
The lecturers are
so supportive and I
liked how they related
everything to industry
- this has really
helped me in my
career so far.
Laura studied Business Management with
Sustainability at UCW and now works as a
HR advisor. She has also since completed a Level 5
Certificate in HR Management.
32 — — 33In partnership with
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WITH LAW LLB (Hons)
SUSTAINABILITY BA (Hons)*
Complete the first year of a qualifying legal You will also be among the first students to have
degree in the supportive and professional access to the state-of-the-art learning and teaching
Learn about contemporary corporate issues Full-time year 2: learning environment of UCW before progressing facilities and extended opening hours on offer
in areas such as human resources, marketing • Financial Management (15 credits) or to UWE Bristol’s Bristol Law School to complete in our multimillion-pound redevelopment of the
and project management and set yourself up Stress Management (15 credits) your degree. Winter Gardens on Weston seafront.
for postgraduate study or employment in roles • Human Resource Management (30 credits)
relevant to all businesses. • Social Media Marketing (30 credits) Course content
• Sustainability Concepts (15 credits) UCAS codes • Constitutional and Administrative Law (30 credits)
• Work-based Learning (30 credits) Institution B80 | Course M100 | Campus E • Contract Law (30 credits)
Please apply for this course by contacting our • Criminal Law (30 credits)
admissions team on admissions@ucw.ac.uk. Full-time year 3: Full-time • Foundations for Law (30 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Business (30 credits) 1 year (2 days per week) at UCW and
Full-time • Dissertation (30 credits) 2 years at UWE Bristol Entry requirements
3 years (2 days per week) • Project Management (30 credits) Average scheduled teaching per week: 10 hours A minimum of BBC at A Level, or a BTEC Extended
Average scheduled teaching per week: 12 hours • Sustainability and Business Enterprise (30 credits) Diploma at DMM, or equivalent, in addition to Level
Work placement: 100 hours Location 2 English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Learning enrichment Knightstone Campus at UCW and Applicants with an Access to Higher Education
Part-time Students on this course are able to undertake Frenchay Campus at UWE Bristol Diploma will be considered on an individual basis.
4 years (1 day per week) optional trips at an additional expense. In recent
years, students have visited businesses such as Tuition fees Progression
Location Jaguar Land Rover and have also gone on overseas Full-time: £8,500 per year at UCW and • Years 2 and 3 of the full LLB (Hons) Law Degree
Knightstone Campus trips to countries including Belgium. Please refer to UWE Bristol fees for years 2 and 3. at UWE Bristol.
our website for indicative costs. • Those who do not continue the course after
Tuition fees Assessment passing the first year are awarded a Certificate of
Full-time: £8,500 per year Entry requirements Written exams Coursework Practical exams Higher Education and could seek junior roles in
Part-time: £6,375 per year A minimum of CC at A Level, or a BTEC Extended
Diploma at MPP, or an Access to Higher Education 50% 50% 0% the legal sector.
Diploma with 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, or
Why study this course? equivalent, preferably in a related area. 95.6% of law graduates gained employment or
This course offers a thorough academic and Why study this course? progressed to further study in 2018/19.
practical grounding in a range of business We also offer a Level 6 Honours Top-up Degree in Studying law offers the opportunity to develop What Do Graduates Do? report
topics, with the themes of management, finance, Business Management with Sustainability at UCW in your skills in areas including research and
sustainability, enterprise, research and professional partnership with Bath Spa University. communication. And by studying to degree-level,
development running throughout. you will open many progression pathways, as a
Progression background in law can lead to success in a wide www.ucw.ac.uk/law
It also provides an overview of the key political, • Graduates of this course are eligible to apply range of professional sectors.
environmental and economic challenges in the for postgraduate courses such as MBAs and
modern business landscape, and has been designed other related Master’s Degrees. You will study the foundations of the English legal
with input from a range of businesses. • UCW business graduates have gone on to have system and be introduced to degree-level study
fantastic careers in the retail, finance, education, in criminal and contract law at UCW, taking part
It will instil in you practices common to all defence and recruitment sectors, to name just a in mock trials and individual and group projects in
successful enterprises, and you will also learn how few, or you could also use your degree to help preparation for your progression to UWE.
to oversee a range of complex organisational and you turn a good idea into a great business.
operational initiatives. You will benefit from an outstanding support team
and greater access to lecturers than is the norm
Course content Starting salaries for business and management at many universities, and we also offer a careers
Full-time year 1: graduates started at £18,000 and reached as coaching service for the whole time students are
• Business Environment (15 credits) high as £26,900 in 2016/17. enrolled at UCW.
• Introduction to Financial Interpretation (30 credits) Destination of Leavers from Higher
• Introduction to Management (15 credits) Education survey
• Introduction to Marketing (15 credits)
• People and Organisations (15 credits)
• Practical Research Project (30 credits)
www.ucw.ac.uk/business
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