Prospectus 2015/16Higher Education

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Further your career and boost your salary with University Level Courses

HIGHER EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDY ON YOUR DOORSTEP

By choosing to study at Wigan & Leigh College you will benefit from:

• Excellent value for money – plus learn locally and save on your living costs

• Small class sizes – No big lecture theatres – you will be valued and recognised by your tutors

• Industry-based expert tutors with a wealth of knowledge

• High quality teaching, learning and assessment

• A compact timetable providing you with the flexibility and opportunity to organise your time to gain valuable work experience to enhance your CV and career prospects

• Apply direct to us for a personal approach to assessing your skills, qualifications and experience during the application process

• We provide you with all the advantages of a university education including library resources and electronic access to extensive databases for research

• We care about our students – we offer the best support so every student grows, develops and succeeds

• We work with over 500 employers each year from a range of industries

Achieve more with a university level courseFor many careers a university level course is essential to demonstrate to employers the ability to think and work at an advanced level.Our university level courses prepare our graduates with the skills and knowledge to enter employment with confidence.

We are a partner college of UCLan. Our Foundation Degrees, Top-up Degrees and Teacher Education programmes are approved and awarded by UCLan. This means that as well as studying high quality degree awards you are able to access the clubs, services and facilities (including library, social venues and the Students’ Union) of both institutions.

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In partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

School for the Arts

Leigh College

Pagefield Centre

Image Centre, Leigh

Vibrant creative workshops, Apple Mac suite, Saidy Theatre, exhibition space and Bistro.

Located at the multi-million pound Leigh Sports Village – students have access to world-class facilities and modern well-resourced classrooms.

Purpose built facility for Construction & Engineering with practical trade workshops, latest technology for mechanical engineering, motor-vehicle and sustainable energy.

Designated Wella Centre of Excellence, tranquil spa, media make-up rooms, learning resources and Bistro.

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Our Centres

Our other centres include:

Considerable investment has been made to ensure we offer you the best facilities in which to learn.

All our buildings are impressive and contain industry standard equipment and facilities to prepare you for your chosen career.

The Professional Studies building at Parson’s Walk is a dedicated centre for our university level students. Here you will find study areas with computers and comfortable social spaces where you can spend time with new friends.

Preparing you for the future

This could be you

Flexible Career and Staff Development

The university level courses we offer are all designed with careers in mind, so they provide you with the practical skills and professional knowledge required by employers.

We offer a range of: HNDs (Higher National Diplomas); HNCs (Higher National Certificates); Foundation Degrees, Top-up Degrees and Teacher Education programmes, some of which are validated with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

Students progress onto further study at degree or masters level and many go straight into employment after completing their university level course.

If you are currently employed or seeking to develop the skills of existing employees

then a part-time course may offer the flexibility needed to fit around

busy work and family commitments.

Many employers and employees study with us each year to generate new skills to take into the workplace. Enhanced knowledge can help boost business performance and stimulate innovation – whilst motivating and empowering the employee themselves.

Course: BSc (Hons) Computing (Top up degree)

Work Placements: Web Development – Swinton Insurance and Communications Agency – Attain

Success: O’Reilly Publishers Prize – for gaining the highest marks of the year – First Class Honours

Course: Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching

Journey: Started at Wigan & Leigh College and has gone on to complete a Masters Degree at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and is currently studying a PhD

Success: Progressed to UCLan and achieved a First Class Honours (Top-up degree)

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Choose from the following University and Diploma courses that can lead you to a wide range of exciting careers:

*Courses approved and awarded by UCLan.

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Subject areas University Level Courses

The Arts • Fine Art (HND)• Fashion & Textiles (HND)• Graphic Design (HND)• Performing Arts (HND)

Business • Business (HND)• BA (Hons) Business Administration (Top-up Degree)*

Childcare & Early Years Education

• Children, Young People & their Services (Foundation Degree)*

Civil Engineering & Construction

• Civil Engineering (HND/HNC)• Construction (HND/HNC)

Computing & IT • Computing (HND)• BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up Degree)*

Engineering • Electrical Engineering (HND/HNC)• Mechanical Engineering (HND/HNC)

Health & Social Care • Health & Social Care (Foundation Degree)*

Public Services • Public Services (HND)

Spa Management • Spa Management (Foundation Degree)*

Sport • Sports Coaching (Foundation Degree)*

Teacher Education • Certificate in Education (Education and Training)*

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training)*

How do I apply for a university level course?

Applying for a loan is easy

Contact our Admissions team who will offer you advice and discuss how to apply for your course and support you through the process.For full-time courses apply to UCAS, the central organisation through which full-time applications are processed for entry to higher education: www.ucas.com. Support to complete your application to UCAS is available from Admissions. For part-time courses please contact our Admissions team who will guide you through the application process.

Wigan & Leigh College Admissions Team 01942 761 604

Apply to Student Finance England: www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

For more information on student finance and loan repayments visit: www.direct.gov.uk/student-finance/repayments

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There is financial help available so you don’t have to pay up-front for your course fees.

Fees for September 2015 entry

Full-time university level courses: £6,000 per year

Part-time university level courses: Foundation Degree: £4,000 per year

HNC/HND: £1,800 per year (Four units)

PGCE/Cert Ed: £3,000 per year

English or EU full-time or part-time students can apply online to Student Finance England for a tuition fee loan.

This is paid directly to the College. You only make repayments when your income is over £21,000 a year.

Maintenance loans and grants help with living costs (e.g. accommodation, books and bills). Tuition fee and maintenance loans are repayable but maintenance grants are not.

You only make repayments when your income is over £21,000 a year.

Fees and Financial Support Tuition fee loans pay for your course

Maintenance loans and grants for full-time students

Wigan & Leigh CollegePO Box 53Parson’s WalkWiganWN1 1RS

Tel: +44 (0) 1942 761 111Email: applications@wigan-leigh.ac.ukWeb: www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/higher

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Reasons to choose Wigan & Leigh College

• University level courses - On your doorstep

• Excellent student support - Where your individual needs are valued and met

• Vocational expertise - Tutors with a wealth of knowledge and experience from industry

• Strength in partnership - Courses approved and awarded by UCLan* and Pearson

• Career focused - Courses designed to meet skills needed by employers

*Select courses approved and awarded by UCLan.

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