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CONTENTS
    WHO WE WORK WITH                      4    CAMPUS AND FACILITIES                                                      18

    A BIT ABOUT US                        5    ACCOMMODATION                                                             24

    TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK         6    COURSE LEVELS EXPLAINED                                                   26

    LIVING IN LOUGHBOROUGH                8    STUDY OPTIONS                                                             28

    LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS’ UNION          10   MATURE LEARNERS                                                            31

    LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT                    12   PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING                                     32

    YOUR CAREER                           14   INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                                    34

    SUPPORTING YOU                        16   FEES AND FUNDING                                                           37

    KEY CONTACTS                          17   HOW TO APPLY                                                               38

                                               COURSE LISTING                                                            39

    SAY HELLO                                  Loughborough College seeks to enable all
                                               individuals to develop, grow and achieve
                                                                                                   Loughborough College is responsible for
                                                                                                   ensuring that all individuals receive the
       Facebook.com/LoughboroughCollege        their full potential. Loughborough College          same opportunities, regardless of personal
                                               is committed to promoting an environment,           circumstances and individual differences.
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                                               and dignity. No learner, member of staff or any
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                                               on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, gender
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WHO WE                                                                                           A BIT
    WORK WITH                                                                                        ABOUT US                         We achieved

                                                                                                                                      89%
    We are proud to work with some of the UK’s top universities
    and awarding bodies                                                                              WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
                                                                                                     TOP UNIVERSITIES
                                                                                                     TO OFFER A RANGE OF              OVERALL
                                                                                                     UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
                                                                                                                                      SATISFACTION
                                                                                                                                      in the 2018/19
                                                                                                            of our students

                                                                                                     98%
                                                                                                                                      National Student
                                                                                                            are in either             Survey
      Our undergraduate provision includes            For more information about our partners and
       a range of Foundation Degrees, HNDs            how they relate to your final qualification,          EMPLOYMENT or             (5% ABOVE THE
        and full Honours Degrees, delivered in        contact our Undergraduate Admissions Team
          partnership with leading universities and   on undergradadmissions@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                      or call 01509 618110
                                                                                                            FURTHER STUDY             NATIONAL
           awarding bodies. At the end of your
            degree, your certificate is awarded                                                             within 6 months           BENCHMARK)
             directly by the validating university,
              as it is their degree that you will                                                           of graduating
               have completed.

                 All of our degree programmes                                                                                      WE WERE AWARDED
                  are quality assured each year
                   by the universities that award
                                                                                                                                   GOLD IN THE 2019
                     them to ensure that they                                                                                      TEACHING EXCELLENCE
                      meet the highest possible
                       standards.                                                                                                  FRAMEWORK
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WE ARE RATED
                                                                                We are proud to have been awarded the highest national award
                                                                                for teaching and learning quality in the 2019 Teaching Excellence
                                                                                 Framework. The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF ) is the
                                                                                  system through which universities’ and colleges’ teaching quality

    GOLD
                                                                                   is rated.

                                                                                    We have been awarded Gold for delivering consistently
                                                                                    outstanding teaching and learning outcomes, which are
                                                                                     recognised as ‘of the highest quality found in the UK’.

                                                                                       The Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
                                                                                        assesses higher education providers across the country and

    IN THE TEACHING
                                                                                        judged the College to have achieved the highest possible
                                                                                         level in a range of measures including student continuation
                                                                                          and achievement, student satisfaction and progression to
                                                                                           employment or further study after graduating, with its
                                                                                            review recognising ‘students from all backgrounds achieve

    EXCELLENCE                                                                               outstanding outcomes’.

                                                                                               The panel said its judgement that Loughborough
                                                                                                College is a Gold provider particularly reflected

    FRAMEWORK (TEF)
                                                                                                 evidence of:

                                                                                                   Optimum levels of contact time, including
                                                                                                   outstanding personalised provision, that
                                                                                                    secure very high levels of engagement and
                                                    I am absolutely delighted to see                 commitment to learning from students
                                                    Loughborough College awarded
                                                    TEF Gold and proud to see us                      Employability skills embedded firmly in
                                                    amongst the country’s top providers,              the curriculum, with frequent engagement
                                                    with our higher education teaching                 by students in developments from the
                                                    judged by a panel of experts as being               forefront of scholarship and industry
                                                    of the highest quality found in the UK.              practices
                                                    This accolade reflects the experience
                                                    we offer our students across our college               Students involved in course and module
                                                    and the hard work and commitment of                     design most highly valued by employers
                                                    the staff who provide it.
                                                                                                             College culture which facilitates,
                                                                                                             recognises and rewards excellent
                                                                                                              teaching
            For more information on the TEF visit   JOHN DOHERTY
            www.officeforstudents.org.uk            Loughborough College CEO
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LIVING IN                                              BY CAR
                                                           The M1 J23 is less than three miles away.
                                                                                                          BY BUS
                                                                                                          We are widely accessible by bus with
                                                                                                          various services operating in and around

    LOUGHBOROUGH
                                                                                                          Loughborough. The college is well connected
                                                                                                          by regular, direct buses running from Leicester,
                                                           BY TRAIN                                       Nottingham, Derby, Melton Mowbray and
                                                                                                          Ashby.
                                                           The train station in Loughborough connects
           Loughborough is a buzzing student town with     regular rail links countrywide with main
           plenty on offer for students. Whether you’re    services passing through the major
           looking for great entertainment, restaurants,   surrounding cities, including Leicester,       BY PLANE
           nightlife or shopping, you’ll find it all in    Nottingham, Derby and London. The station is
                                                                                                          We are located just a 15 minute drive from East
           Loughborough.                                   a 25-minute walk from the college or you can
                                                                                                          Midlands Airport and there is a regular bus that
                                                           catch the shuttle bus, which departs every
                                                                                                          runs between the airport and Loughborough
           Located in the heart of the East Midlands       10 minutes.
                                                                                                          Town Centre.
           close to Leicester, Nottingham and Derby,
           Loughborough is easily reached from across      From
           the UK and further afield.                      LEICESTER - 9 mins
                                                           NOTTINGHAM - 19 mins
                                                           DERBY - 22 mins
                                                           LONDON - 76 mins

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LOUGHBOROUGH
     STUDENTS’ UNION
     When our students enrol they automatically
     become members of Loughborough Students’            LSU MEDIA
     Union (LSU). Located on the Loughborough            The chance to get hands-on with
     University campus, LSU gives students access        student media and journalism
     to a huge range of rewarding activities and
     societies. The union also provides support with
     student welfare, advice and information.            ACTION
                                                         Enhance your college experience and
     The LSU building provides easy access to a
     range of facilities including a coffee bar, shop,   CV by joining an Action volunteering project
     restaurant, hairdresser, pub and optician. It is
     also home to a 4,000 capacity nightclub which
     hosts events throughout the week.                   RAG
                                                         Help raise money for good causes. Last year
                                                         Loughborough Students’ Union raised over
                                                         £1m for charities

                         Over
                                                         ATHLETIC UNION
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                       clubs &
                                                         Join a student run sport club and meet new
                                                         people. Our sports students also have the
                     societies to                        chance to compete in British Universities and
                                                         Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions
                         join
                                                         Visit www.lsu.co.uk to find out more

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LOUGHBOROUGH                                                                                                                   RECREATION

     SPORT
                                                                                                                                     The My Lifestyle programme is designed for
                                                                                                                                      students who want to exercise, keep fit and
                                                                                                                                       play sport for fun in an environment free from
                                                                                                                                        competition, expectation and obligation.

     Sport has always been at the heart of studying
     in Loughborough, playing a key part in life on
     campus. As well as a range of levels of student
     sport, there are plenty of opportunities to
     develop your coaching and leadership skills.

                                                                                           COACH AND
                                                                                            VOLUNTEER ACADEMY
                PERFORMANCE                                                                 The Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA)
                                                                                             provides valuable sport-based coaching,
                 Student athletes competing for a range of first team
                                                                                              volunteering and leadership opportunities
                  squads take part in enhanced, high-performance
                                                                                               that enhance student experience and personal
                   sporting programmes, consisting of expert
                                                                                                development, whilst improving employability
                    coaching, professional strength and conditioning,
                                                                                                 within the sports industry.
                     and sports medicine support.

                        They also have access to extensive indoor and
                         outdoor training and competition facilities, a heavily-
                                                                                                    CLUB
                          discounted gym membership, and support from the
                           Performance Life Skills programme.
                                                                                                      The Athletic Union (AU) has a huge variety of
                                                                                                       student-run clubs open to everyone, whatever
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                                                                                                                                                               YEARS
                                                                                                        your ability. From football, rugby and hockey         RUNNING
                             There’s also financial support available, in the form                       to snow sports, water sports and martial arts,
                              of sports scholarships, for the highest performing                          you’re guaranteed to find something to keep
                               student athletes.                                                           you active. AU clubs compete in British
                                                                                                             Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
                                                                                                              competitions.
                                    *students on Loughborough University validated
                                     courses are eligible to play sport for Loughborough
                                      University in BUCS                                                                   British Universities and Colleges
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YOUR
     CAREER
         In addition to your qualification, we’ll provide
          you with the skills you need to stand out in the
           job market, giving you the competitive edge over
            other candidates.

     YOUNG ENTERPRISE
     Our students are given the chance to take part in the
     national Young Enterprise competition, with students
     designing, creating and pitching a business plan for a
     product or service.

     CAREERS AND
     EMPLOYABILITY ADVICE
     We’ll work with you to help you to define your
                                                                    98%
                                                                    of our students
     strengths and explore career options, making sure
     that you feel confident in moving forward.                       are in either
                                                                    EMPLOYMENT or
                                                                    FURTHER STUDY
     GET                               WORK                          within 6 months
     INVOLVED                          EXPERIENCE                     of graduating
     Take part in enrichment           Many of our courses
     and extracurricular               include a work experience
     activities both within college    component, enabling you to
     and as part of Loughborough       put theory into practice.
     Students’ Union.

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SUPPORTING                                                                                     KEY
     YOU                                                                                            CONTACTS
     Whichever route you choose to take, we’re
     here for you every step of the way.         YOUR ACADEMIC                                      FINANCE HELP                   STUDENT REGISTRY
                                                 TUTOR                                              AND ADVICE                     01509 618110
                                                 All students have access to an academic tutor
                                                 who will meet with you on a regular basis to
                                                                                                    01509 618211                   undergradadmissions@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                 offer professional advice and guidance relating    studentfinance@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                 to your studies.
                                                                                                                                   WELFARE
                                                                                                    INTERNATIONAL                  AND DEVELOPMENT
                                                 STUDENT SERVICES                                   TEAM                           01509 517171
                                                 We have staff on hand to help with any
                                                 financial, travel, application, or accommodation   +44 (0)1509 618045             wellbeing.mentor@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                 queries. Information about opportunities and       international@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                 support around the college is available from
                                                 the Welfare and Development Team.                                                 CAREERS ADVISOR
                                                                                                    STUDENT SUPPORT                01509 517174
                                                 STUDENT SUPPORT                                    01509 618313                   careers@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                 We welcome students with a wide range of           support@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                 support needs and disabilities and we have a
                                                 dedicated support network in place to make                                        EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR
                                                 sure that you get the very best from your
                                                 college experience.
                                                                                                    RADMOOR NURSERY 01509 517173
                                                                                                    01509 515456                   employment.advisor@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                                                                    nursery@loucoll.ac.uk
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CAMPUS AND                                                                               EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
                                                                                               LABORATORIES
     FACILITIES                                                                                Our state-of-the-art physiology lab is equipped
                                                                                                with high spec treadmills and exercise ergometers,
                                                                                                 allowing Sport students to gain an applied insight
     Our campus and facilities are designed to help                                               into the physiological changes associated with
     you make the most of your experience and                                                       exercise.
     support your learning. We are located on the
                                                                                                     The lab is also equipped for gas analysis,
     edge of the town centre, just across the road
                                                                                                      haematological assessment and measures of
     from Loughborough University.
                                                                                                       hydration, as well as body composition techniques.
                                                                                                        High-speed cameras and a pressure plate also
                                                                                                         allow for analysis of human performance from a
                                                                                                           biomechanical perspective.

                                                      DEDICATED
                                                       UNDERGRADUATE
                                                        CENTRE
                                                        The Undergraduate Centre is a
                                                         dedicated space used by our
                                                          university-level learners to
                                                           conduct their studies. Designed
                                                            to meet the teaching, learning
                                                             and social needs required
                                                              for Higher Education study,
                                                               you will have access to the
                                                                 computers, breakout areas
                                                                  and lecture rooms in this
                                                                   specialised facility.

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ARTS ACADEMY                                                                     ENGINEERING
     The Arts Academy is a new development
      designed to provide top-level facilities
                                                                                       LABORATORIES
       to those looking to work in the creative                                           Our engineering laboratories are of an excellent
        industries. Undergraduate students studying                                        standard and include the highest specification jet
          Music will have access to our new, industry                                       engines, 3D printer, electronic testing devices such
           standard recording studios, packed with                                           as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and a
            state-of-the-art equipment, as well as                                            spectrum analyser.
             fantastic rehearsal spaces for you to
              develop your skills.                                                               Undergraduate students on our Engineering courses
                                                                                                  will be able to use these state-of-the-art facilities for
                                                                                                  hands-on learning, putting their skills into practice
                                                                                                    and gaining vital industry experience.

                                                        LIBRARY
                                                        Our Library offers a range of drop-in and
                                                         bookable computer facilities in a variety of
                                                          comfortable study environments. We have a
                                                           dedicated area for undergraduate students to
                                                            study, and the facility to reserve small rooms
                                                             for the purpose of conducting group work. A
                                                              wide range of academic books, e-resources,
                                                               e-books and e-journals are also available, all of
                                                                 which can be accessed both on and off-site.

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RADMOOR HEALTH                                     RADMOOR HAIR,                                       RESTAURANTS AND                                    RADMOOR
     & FITNESS                                          BEAUTY & SPA                                        CAFES                                              CHILDCARE
     Based in the Radmoor Centre on the College         With modern, luxurious studios, our hair &          There are plenty of places to eat on campus,       Radmoor Nursery offers a full day care facility
     campus, Radmoor Health & Fitness offers            beauty salons and spa are the perfect place to      and our prices are designed to suit all pockets.   for children up to school age and is open to
     fantastic facilities and great value for money.    relax, unwind, and treat yourself to an uplifting   We have a range of tasty light bites, quick        children of students and the general public.
     It houses a modern 50-station fitness suite,       experience for body and mind. From massages         snacks and home-cooked meals available to          Radmoor Childcare also run additional after-
     as well as indoor cycling, dance and exercise      to manicures and hairdressing to tanning,           purchase in our two cafés, two restaurants and     school and holiday clubs
     studios.                                           Radmoor Hair & Beauty offers an extensive           student shop. Radmoor Restaurant & Bar is
                                                        range of professional treatments at affordable      open to the public, providing a fantastic dining
     There are a range of classes on offer, including   prices.                                             experience and great value.
     Spinning, Insanity, BodyPump, Zumba, Pilates,
     Yoga, and Body Combat. After exercising,
     be sure to make the most of the Radmoor
     Centre’s commercial spa, sauna and steam
     room.

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ACCOMMODATION
     Our accommodation has everything you’ll ever need
     to feel happy and settled whilst studying. We have
     experience helping thousands of students who choose
     to move away from home and our Accommodation
     Team are on call 24 hours a day.

     Our accommodation was rated GOOD by Ofsted in January 2018

     We are accredited by ANUK/Unipol

     5   minute walk from the college and Students’ Union                                                 Living in halls provides all
                                                                                                           the facilities a student
                                                                                                            needs for getting used
                                                                                                             to living far away from
     10 minute walk from the town centre                                                                       home. I’ve made a lot
                                                                                                                of new friends, I have
                                                                                                                 everything I need
     Access to communal area                                                                                      including a great
     Complete with TV, Xbox and Table Tennis table as well as outdoor spaces for bbqs and social events            kitchen to cook
                                                                                                                     in and a great
                                                                                                                      room where I can
                                                                                                                       study.

                      We are accredited by
                         ANUK/Unipol

     For more information about our Accommodation
     please call 01509 618218 or email accommodation@loucoll.ac.uk

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DID YOU KNOW?
     COURSE LEVELS                                                                                                                                        After studying for 2 years (HND/
                                                                                                                                                         Foundation Degree) you will have a

     EXPLAINED                                                                                                         DID YOU KNOW?
                                                                                                                         Year one of a HND
                                                                                                                                                             stand alone qualification.
                                                                                                                                                           If you study a top up degree for
                                                                                                                                                         1 year you’ll boost your qualification
                                                                                                                       is a HNC qualification                    to an Honours degree
     We offer a wide variety of study options and
     entry points for undergraduate study to suit
     all needs.

                                                                                                          HONOURS DEGREE                         HND                   FOUNDATION DEGREE
     HNC/HND                                          HONOURS DEGREE                                          YEAR 1                            YEAR 1                          YEAR 1
     The BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC)
     and Higher National Diploma (HND) are
                                                      TOP-UP
     established qualifications that are widely       Successful HND or Foundation Degree
     recognised and highly regarded. We offer         students who meet entry requirements, are
     these in various, flexible modes of study,       eligible to progress on to a one-year, full-time    HONOURS DEGREE                         HND                   FOUNDATION DEGREE
     including part-time, block release, or evening   course at Loughborough College, designed
     options.                                         to “top up” their current qualification to a            YEAR 2                        YEAR 2                              YEAR 2
                                                      full Honours degree, awarded by our partner
                                                      universities.

                                                                                                          HONOURS DEGREE                                   TOP-UP DEGREE
     FOUNDATION                                       HONOURS DEGREE                                          YEAR 3                                            YEAR 3
     DEGREE                                           We now offer full three-year Honours degree
                                                      courses, with our partner universities.
     Foundation Degrees have been designed            Although you will study at Loughborough
     together with employers to meet the growing      College, your final qualification will be awarded
     demand for skilled people who can apply an       by the validating university itself and will be
     enhanced understanding of their subject in the   equivalent to receiving a degree directly from
     workplace. You can either enter employment

                                                                                                                              GRADUATE WITH A
                                                      them.
     after completing the course or choose to
     “Top Up” to a full Honours degree.

                                                                                                                         BSc, BEng or BA DEGREE
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STUDY OPTIONS
     At Loughborough College, there’s more than
     one route to gain a degree level qualification.   FULL-TIME                                         HIGHER AND DEGREE                                 Our current Higher and Degree
                                                                                                                                                           Apprenticeships:
     We offer a range of ways to reach your
     personal goals.                                   Most of our programmes are offered on a           APPRENTICESHIPS                                   Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree
                                                       full-time basis and this is the quickest way to                                                     Apprenticeship
                                                       achieve your qualification.                       An apprenticeship is a combined package of
                                                                                                                                                           Level 4 Electrical Power Networks Engineer
                                                                                                         work and study. As an apprentice, you’ll be
                                                                                                         employed by a company and paid a wage             Level 5 Nuclear Technician
                                                                                                         for the work that you do and will also be
                                                       PART-TIME                                         supported by your place of work to study for
                                                                                                                                                           Level 6 Product Design and Development
                                                                                                                                                           Engineer
                                                                                                         an apprenticeship at the same time.
                                                       A number of our programmes are also offered                                                         Level 6 Control/Technical Support Engineer
                                                       part-time. Although this will increase the        An apprenticeship includes an HNC/D, Honours
                                                       amount of time it takes to complete your          Degree or professional qualifications, meaning
                                                       qualification, it means you have more time for                                                      We also offer a range of Apprenticeships
                                                                                                         that by the end of your apprenticeship you
                                                       other personal or work commitments.                                                                 which include industry recognised
                                                                                                         will finish with a degree level or professional
                                                                                                                                                           professional qualifications. These include:
                                                                                                         qualification funded by your employer, as well
                                                                                                         as valuable work experience.                      Operations/Departmental Manager

                                                       BLENDED LEARNING                                  We currently offer a range of apprenticeships
                                                                                                                                                           Apprenticeship (Level 5)
                                                                                                                                                           Includes: CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management
                                                                                                         within Business and Engineering but are willing   & Leadership
                                                       We have a number of HND and Honours
     FLEXIBLE                                          degrees that you can study full-time or part-
                                                       time via blended learning. This way of studying
                                                                                                         to work with employers to expand the options
                                                                                                         available to meet industry needs. If you are an
                                                                                                                                                           Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
                                                                                                                                                           (Level 3)
     START POINTS                                      provides the perfect combination of online        employer looking to up-skill your workforce
                                                                                                         through apprenticeships, please contact us on
                                                                                                                                                           Includes: CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of
                                                       learning which you can complete away from                                                           Management & Leadership
     Some of our courses have more than one            campus, coupled with a series of contact days     apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk or
                                                                                                         01509 515461                                      Professional Accounting Technician (Level 4)
     intake each year, meaning that you may            throughout the year where you will benefit
                                                                                                                                                           Includes: AAT Professional Diploma in
     not have to wait until September to start.        from face-to-face contact time with lecturers.
                                                                                                                                                           Accounting
     A number of courses will also allow you to        This is ideal for those balancing their studies
     enter at different stages, depending on your      alongside professional, personal or sporting                                                        Assistant Accountant (Level 3)
     existing qualifications. Please contact us to     commitments.                                                                                        Includes: AAT Advanced Diploma in
     find out more information.                                                                                                                            Accounting

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MATURE LEARNERS
     It’s never too late to learn something new, so
     apply now and find yourself on the path to a       ACCESS TO HIGHER
     brighter future.
                                                        EDUCATION COURSES
     We welcome students of all ages and provide
                                                        Our Access to Higher Education courses have
     support across a broad range of disciplines.
                                                        been specifically designed for individuals aged
     Offering Access to Higher Education,
                                                        19+ who want to return to study and gain the
     professional courses and degree-level
                                                        necessary qualifications for progression into
     programmes, we can help you to achieve the
                                                        Higher Education.
     qualification you need to enhance your earning
     potential.                                         STUDY FOR JUST A YEAR

     If you are aged 21 or over at the start of your    PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION
     course and find that you do not meet the
     formal entry requirements, we urge you to          LEARN WITH OTHER ADULTS
     still apply. As a mature student your relevant     ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN MAY BE
     academic, professional and life experiences        AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH TUITION FEES
     detailed in your application will be considered.
                                                        We offer Access to Higher Education courses
                                                        in Business, Health Studies, Science and
                                                        Social Sciences.

                                                        For full course information please visit our
                                                        website.

                                                        DON’T MEET
                                                        THE ENTRY
                                                        REQUIREMENTS?
                                                        Don’t worry, we also have Pre-Access
                                                        courses, catering for those who need
                                                        additional qualifications before they are eligible
                                                        for an Access course.

                                                        Visit www.loucoll.ac.uk to find out more.
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PROFESSIONAL
     QUALIFICATIONS
     & TRAINING
     We have a wide range of full-time and part-time professional courses which give
     you the opportunity to update your skills and study career-related courses.
     Many of these courses lead to qualifications awarded by a variety of professional
     bodies, including the:

     Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

     Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

     Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

     Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)

     To find out more visit www.loucoll.ac.uk

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INTERNATIONAL
     STUDENTS
     Join Loughborough and be part of a global
     network of success stories. Welcoming            WHY CHOOSE                                       HOW TO APPLY
     students from over 40 different countries,
     we are proud of our growing multicultural
                                                      LOUGHBOROUGH                                     To apply for a course at Loughborough
     community here at Loughborough College.          COLLEGE?                                         College, please fill in the online application
                                                                                                       form on the international website. Here you
     Our international graduates speak passionately   •   We are a licensed Tier 4 sponsor             will also find visa information, including how to
     about their experience with us and the extra                                                      apply for a visa from outside the UK.
     support that is made available to them           •	Our dedicated International Team is here
     throughout their education.                         to support you before you arrive and          If you require any advice or assistance,
                                                         throughout your time in the UK, offering      please contact the International Team.
                                                         help with everything from visas to bank
                                                                                                       Visit www.loucoll.ac.uk/international
                                                         accounts.
                                                                                                       or contact the International Team on
                                                      •	Together with Loughborough Students’          +44 (0)1509 618045
                                                         Union we organise special international       or international@loucoll.ac.uk
                                                         student events and trips

                                                      •	English language support is available to
                                                         all of our students, helping you to make
                                                         the most of your studies in the UK

                                                      •   Excellent accommodation options

                                                      •	Flexible study options including the
                                                         possibility of studying part of your course
                                                         in your home country

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FEES AND FUNDING
     HOW MUCH WILL IT                                 APPLYING FOR
     COST?                                            AN ACCESS TO HE
     As we offer a range of different course levels   COURSE AND AGED
     and study options, our fees vary course by
     course. For fee information for all of our
                                                      19 OR OVER?
     courses please visit our website.                You can apply for an Advanced learner Loan to
                                                      cover the cost of your course fees.
     Information on student finance and the online
     application form can be found on                 Visit www.loucoll.ac.uk or www.gov.uk/
     www.gov.uk/studentfinance or by contacting       advanced-learner-loan,
     the Student Finance England Helpline on          email studentfinance@loucoll.ac.uk or call our
     0300 100 0607                                    Student Finance Officer on 01509 215831 or
                                                      the Advanced Learner Loans student helpline
                                                      on 0300 100 0619 to find out more.

                                                      SCHOLARSHIPS AND
                                                      AWARDS
                                                      Loughborough College will have a number of
                                                      scholarships and awards available in 2020/21.

                                                      Visit our website for more information
                                                      www.loucoll.ac.uk

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HOW TO APPLY
     You can apply for our degrees via UCAS or directly
     through Loughborough College. How to apply will
     depend on the course you choose.
                                                           COURSE
                                                           LISTING
     To find out how to apply for your chosen programme,
     find it in the course listings section.

     If you have any questions regarding the
     undergraduate degree application process,
     please contact us and we will be happy to
     help you.

     Call 01509 618110
     Email undergradadmissions@loucoll.ac.uk
     FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS,
     please see page 34

            Visit:

            www.ucas.com
            for more information

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Course                                Award              UCAS      Entry requirements                                                                         GCSE                     Study mode                                  Course length               Application type                           Awarded by
                                                              Code                                                                                                 requirements

     EARLY YEARS
     Children and Young People:            FdA                          A relevant Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Students must be either employed or        Minimum grade 4/C in    Part-time                                    Three years part-time       Apply directly to Loughborough College     University
     Early Years Pathway                                                volunteering in a relevant education or care setting for a minimum of 16 hours per week    GCSE Maths and English.                                                                                                                     of Derby
                                                                        for the duration of their studies.
     Children and Young People:            FdA                          A relevant Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Students must be either employed or        Minimum grade 4/C in    Part-time                                    Three years part-time       Apply directly to Loughborough College     University
     Teaching Assistant Pathway                                         volunteering in a relevant education or care setting for a minimum of 16 hours per week    GCSE Maths and English.                                                                                                                     of Derby
                                                                        for the duration of their studies.
     Education Studies                     BA (Hons) Top-Up   CH18      A relevant Level 5 qualification at Merit or Distinction grade.                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time          Full-time apply through UCAS               University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Two years part-time         Part-time apply directly to Loughborough   of Derby
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    College

     ENGINEERING
     Engineering (General)                 HNC/HND            005H      64 tariff points in A Level subjects including maths or a Level 3 BTEC in an engineering   Minimum grade 4/C in     Full-time and part-time options available   HNC - One year full-time    HNC- Apply directly to                     Pearson
                                                                        discipline.                                                                                GCSE maths and English                                               HND- Two years full-time    Loughborough College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HND - UCAS
     Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)   HNC/HND            006H      64 tariff points in A Level subjects including maths or a Level 3 BTEC in an engineering                            Full-time and part-time options available   HNC - One year full-time    HNC- Apply directly to                     Pearson
                                                                        discipline.                                                                                                                                                     HND- Two years full-time    Loughborough College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HND - UCAS
     Engineering (Manufacturing)           HNC/HND            004H      64 tariff points in A Level subjects including maths or a Level 3 BTEC in an engineering   Minimum grade 4/C in     Full-time and part-time options available   HNC - One year full-time.   HNC- Apply directly to                     Pearson
                                                                        discipline.                                                                                GCSE maths and English                                               HND- Two years full-time    Loughborough College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HND - UCAS
     Engineering (Mechanical)              HNC/HND            003H      64 tariff points in A Level subjects including maths or a Level 3 BTEC in an engineering   Minimum grade 4/C in     Full-time and part-time options available   HNC - One year full-time    HNC- Apply directly to                     Pearson
                                                                        discipline.                                                                                GCSE maths and English                                               HND- Two years full-time    Loughborough College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HND - UCAS
     Engineering                           BSc (Hons)         H601      240 credits at Level 5 from an HND or Foundation Degree in a relevant Engineering          Minimum Level 4 (grade   Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time          Full-time apply through UCAS.              University
     (Electrical and Electronic)           Top-Up                       discipline.                                                                                C) English and Maths                                                 Two years part-time         Part-time apply directly to                of Derby
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Loughborough College
     Engineering (Mechanical)              BSc (Hons)         8H62      240 credits at Level 5 from an HND or Foundation Degree in a relevant Engineering          Minimum Level 4 (grade   Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time          Full-time apply through UCAS.              University
                                           Top-Up                       discipline.                                                                                C) English and Maths                                                 Two years part-time         Part-time apply directly to                of Derby
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Loughborough College
     We are currently developing a 3 year BEng Engineering degree, please visit our website for the latest information www.loucoll.ac.uk

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Course                             Award                UCAS   Entry requirements                                                                        GCSE                     Study mode                                  Course length           Application type                         Awarded by
                                                             Code                                                                                             requirements

     MANAGEMENT
     Business                           HND                  292N   32 UCAS points                                                                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Pearson

     International Tourism Management   HND                  018N   32 UCAS points                                                                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Pearson

     Sport and Leisure Management       HND                  222N   32 UCAS points                                                                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Pearson

     Business and Management            Foundation Degree    N291   48 UCAS points                                                                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Events Management                  Foundation Degree    N820   48 UCAS points                                                                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Hospitality Management             Foundation Degree    N221   48 UCAS points                                                                                                     Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Events Management                  BA (Hons) Top-Up     N821   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                                                Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Hospitality Management             BA (Hons) Top-Up     N228   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                                                Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Leadership and Management          BA (Hons) Top-Up     N292   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                                                Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Sports Management                  BA (Hons) Top-Up     N290   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                                                Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University
     Tourism Management                 BA (Hons) Top-Up     N801   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                                                Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Trent University

     BLENDED LEARNING
     Business                           HND (Blended         291N   32 UCAS points                                                                                                     Part-time options available                 Two years               UCAS                                     Pearson
                                        Learning)
     Sport and Leisure Management       HND (Blended         221N   32 UCAS points                                                                                                     Part-time options available                 Two years               UCAS                                     Pearson
                                        Learning)
     Leadership and Management          BA (Hons) Top-Up            Entry on to the programme can be achieved through 5 -10 years demonstrable                                         Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      Apply directly to Loughborough College   Nottingham
                                        (Blended Learning)          management or team leading experience, or alternatively through selective management                                                                                                                                            Trent University
                                                                    qualifications e.g CIM, ILM, HND, or Foundation Degree qualifications achieved at level
                                                                    4 or 5.
     Sport Management                   BA (Hons) Top-Up            Entry on to the programme can be achieved through 5-10 years demonstrable                                          Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      Apply directly to Loughborough College   Nottingham
                                        (Blended Learning)          management or team leading experience, or alternatively through selective management                                                                                                                                            Trent University
                                                                    qualifications e.g CIM, ILM, HND, or Foundation Degree qualifications achieved at level
                                                                    4 or 5.
     Sport Management                   BA (Hons)            C690   56 UCAS points                                                                            GCSE English and Maths   Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                        (Blended Learning)                                                                                                    grade 4/C or above                                                                                                                    Trent University

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Course                         Award                UCAS   Entry requirements                                                        GCSE                    Study mode                                  Course length           Application type   Awarded by
                                                         Code                                                                             requirements

     MUSIC
     Creative Music Production      Foundation Degree    W374   64 UCAS points                                                                                    Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS               University
                                                                Satisfactory musical ability to be assessed at audition                                                                                                                                  of Derby
     Applied Studies (Music)        BA (Hons) Top-Up     W645   Completion of Foundation Degree or equivalent level of study (Level 5).                           Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS               University
                                                                Satisfactory musical ability to be assessed at audition.                                                                                                                                 of Derby

     PUBLIC SERVICES
     Public Services                HND                  L435   Minimum of 32 UCAS points                                                                         Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS               Pearson

     Public Services Management     BA (Hons) Top-Up     LN42   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                               Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS               Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Trent University

     SPORT
     Applied Sports Science         BSc (Hons)           C604   96 UCAS points                                                            GCSE English Language   Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS               Loughborough
                                                                                                                                          and Maths grade 4/C                                                                                            University
                                                                                                                                          or above
     Applied Sports Science with    BSc (Hons)           C605   96 UCAS points                                                            GCSE English Language   Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS               Loughborough
     Management                                                                                                                           and Maths grade 4/C                                                                                            University
                                                                                                                                          or above
     Sports Coaching                BSc (Hons)           C617   96 UCAS points                                                            GCSE English Language   Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS               Loughborough
                                                                                                                                          and Maths grade 4/C                                                                                            University
                                                                                                                                          or above
     Sport and Exercise Therapy     BSc (Hons)           ST01   112 UCAS points                                                           GCSE English Language   Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS               Loughborough
                                                                                                                                          and Maths grade 4/C                                                                                            University
                                                                                                                                          or above
     Sports Management              BA (Hons) Top-Up     N290   Successful completion of a Foundation Degree or HND                                               Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      UCAS               Nottingham
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Trent University

     BLENDED LEARNING
     Sport and Leisure Management   HND                  221N   32 UCAS points                                                                                    Part-time options available                 Two years full-time     UCAS               Pearson
                                    (Blended Learning)
     Sport and Exercise Science     HND                  C620   48 UCAS points                                                                                    Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS               Pearson
                                    (Blended Learning)

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Course                       Award                UCAS   Entry requirements                                                                               GCSE                       Study mode                                  Course length           Application type                         Awarded by
                                                       Code                                                                                                    requirements

     Sport and Exercise Science   HND                  C621   48 UCAS points                                                                                                              Full-time and part-time options available   Two years full-time     UCAS                                     Pearson
     (Coaching Science)           (Blended Learning)
     Sport Coaching               BSc (Hons)           C615   56 UCAS points                                                                                   GCSE English Language      Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                  (Blended Learning)                                                                                                           and Maths grade 4/C                                                                                                                     Trent University
                                                                                                                                                               or above
     Sport Management             BA (Hons)            C690   56 UCAS points                                                                                   GCSE English Language      Full-time and part-time options available   Three years full-time   UCAS                                     Nottingham
                                  (Blended Learning)                                                                                                           and Maths grade 4/C                                                                                                                     Trent University
                                                                                                                                                               or above
     Sport Management             BA (Hons) Top-Up            Entry on to the programme can be achieved through 5 -10 years demonstrable                                                  Full-time and part-time options available   One year full-time      Apply directly to Loughborough College   Nottingham
                                  (Blended Learning)          management or team leading experience, or alternatively through selective management                                                                                                                                                     Trent University
                                                              qualifications e.g CIM, ILM, HND, or Foundation Degree qualifications achieved at level
                                                              4 or 5.

     TEACHER TRAINING
     Education and Training       Certificate                 Subject specific qualification at Level 3 and English and maths at Level 2. You must also        English and Maths at       Part-time                                   One year part-time      Apply directly to Loughborough College   The University
                                  (Level 4,                   have a DBS check, subject specialist mentor and teaching placement or be in a teaching           Level 2                                                                                                                                 of Warwick
                                  36 credits)                 role that provides at least 30 hours of practice. You will need to attend an interview session
                                                              and undertake initial assessments in English, maths and ICT.
     Education and Training       Diploma                     Level 3 qualification in taught subject specialism and Level 2 in English and maths.             English and Maths at       Part-time                                   Two years part-time     Apply directly to Loughborough College   The University
                                  (Level 5,                   You must have a DBS check, successful interview and initial assessment. You need to be           Level 2                                                                                                                                 of Warwick
                                  120 credits)                able to prove that you have a minimum of 100 teaching hours over the two years.

     ACCESS TO HE
     Pre-Access                                               There are no formal qualification requirements but entry on to the Pre-Access course is                                                                                 One year                Apply directly to Loughborough College
                                                              subject to an interview and the completion of diagnostic tests in both English and Maths.
     Business                     Access to HE                GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above is desirable but not essential.                                 GCSE English Language                                                  One year                Apply directly to Loughborough College   CAVA
                                                                                                                                                               at grade 4/C and level 2
                                                                                                                                                               English diagnostics
     Health Studies               Access to HE                GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above is desirable but not essential.                                 GCSE English Language                                                  One year                Apply directly to Loughborough College   CAVA
                                                                                                                                                               at grade 4/C and level 2
                                                                                                                                                               English diagnostics
     Social Sciences              Access to HE                GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above is desirable but not essential.                                 GCSE English Language                                                  One year                Apply directly to Loughborough College   CAVA
                                                                                                                                                               at grade 4/C and level 2
                                                                                                                                                               English diagnostics

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