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                                                                                                                                                      WELCOME TO THE NEW COLLEGE SWINDON HE PROSPECTUS
                                                         We are delighted that you are considering       courses offer flexible learning – helping
                                                         choosing us as your education partner           you to get the right balance with learning
                                                         and place to study. We very much look           which fits in with you. With smaller
                                                         forward to welcoming you.                       classes and more personalised support
                                                                                                         than you will find at most universities we
                                                         Making the right choice of where to             have more more time for YOU!
                                                         study higher education is a huge step
                                                         and one which needs to be right for you         At New College Swindon, you will receive
                                                         and we are here to help you make that           an exceptional education with a focus on
                                                         decision. Working towards and gaining the       giving you a rich and rounded experience
                                                         knowledge and qualifications to succeed         gaining skills that are relevant in the
                                                         is the starting point for your future and we    modern world – opening up possibilities
                                                         are here to make sure you make the most         and helping you achieve your ambition.
                                                         of this time. Using this period of your life
                                                         to look at the future, whether this is to       Our philosophy is to put students at the
                                                         start out in your chosen field or you have      very heart of what we do as a College

            A WORLD OF
                                                         an appetite for change, we want to help         and we are committed to supporting you
                                                         you thrive.                                     through this journey. We are incredibly
                                                                                                         proud of all of our students and staff

            POSSIBILITIES
                                                         If this is your first step into higher          and every year celebrate the success of
                                                         education, if you are looking to upskill or     people like you as they enter exciting and
                                                         reskill or if you are looking to enhance        rewarding careers on graduation.
                                                         your earning potential, we have a course
                                                         for you. As your regional provider of           I look forward to
             WITH NEW COLLEGE SWINDON                    higher education, we offer a wide range         seeing you soon!
                                                         of qualifications with first-class teaching
                                                         and excellent facilities to support your
            Welcome to our Higher Education Prospectus   learning. Whatever you choose to study,
                                                         our lecturing and support staff go the
            for New College Swindon and the Swindon      extra mile to give you the best opportunity
                                                         of making this a success with the aim
            and Wiltshire Institute of Technology.       of gaining the right qualification to build
                                                                                                         CAROLE KITCHING
                                                                                                         Principal & CEO,
                                                         your skills to get the right job. Many of our   New College Swindon

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CONTENTS

                                                                                                                                                       COURSE DIRECTORY
           CONTENTS                                                                            COURSE DIRECTORY

           INTRODUCTION                           STUDENT SUPPORT                              HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
           AND WELCOME
                                                   18-21   Support for HE Students             38 - 43   Art and Design
           2-3                                    22-23    Access to Higher Education          44 - 46   Business
                                                  24-25    Higher and Degree Apprenticeships   48 - 51   Computing
           WHY STUDY WITH US                      26-27    Business Training                   52 - 55   Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
                                                  28-29    Teacher Training                    56 - 59   Education and Childcare
             6-7   Higher Education               30-31    Qualifications Explained            60 - 61   Health and Social Care
             8-9   Why Study with us?                 32   Higher Education Scholarship        62 - 65   Performing Arts
           10-12   Benefits of Learning Locally       33   Free Laptop                         66 - 67   Public Services
              14   Course Accreditation               72   How to Apply through the College    68 - 69   Sport
              15   Which Course?                      73   How to Apply through UCAS           70 - 71   Applied Science
              16   Student Loan                       74   Terms and Conditions
                                                      75   Useful Links
                                                      76   Data Protection
                                                      78   Course Fees 2022-23                   VIEW THE FULL COURSE DIRECTORY          36 - 37
                                                      79   Additional Fees
                                                     80    Contact Details
                                                      81   Open Events
                                                      82   North Star Campus                   New College Swindon
                                                     83    Queens Drive Campus                 Higher Education Prospectus 2022

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WHY STUDY WITH US?
WHY STUDY WITH US?

                                                                                                                                                                                                          WHY STUDY WITH US?
                     HIGHER EDUCATION AT
                     NEW COLLEGE SWINDON                           We are all contributing to economic       SCAN ME
                                                                                                             FOR DIRECTIONS
                                                                   growth and the development of a
                                                                   diverse workforce for the region and
                     New Developments - Over the past 12           beyond.
                     months, we have made a significant
                     investment of over £21m with the              Our commitment as a College is to
                     Institute of Technology at our North Star     continue to champion the opportunity
                     Campus. This vibrant and innovative           to make higher education accessible
                     learning space is home to a number of         for everyone who has the desire and
                     our HE STEM programmes and features           vision to improve their prospects by
                     state of the art industry standard            studying for a qualification to help
                     facilities and the latest technology.         achieve your ambition.

                     Offering a range of exciting higher level     All of our degree level courses
                     skills training from apprenticeships to       delivered with our University partners                                                                                SCAN ME
                     degree level courses, in partnership with     are validated – meaning that you will                                                                                 FOR DIRECTIONS

                     the University of Gloucestershire and         experience the same programme
                     Oxford Brookes University. This employer      delivered at our College as you would
                     led facility delivers high quality training   at a University.
                     programmes with clear pathways to
                     support you in gaining the right skills to
                     gain employment in STEM sectors.

                     New College Swindon have successfully                                                  Top Image:        The details in this guide will give you a flavour of what we
                     delivered degree level education for                                                   Queens Drive
                                                                                                                              offer with more details available on our website:
                                                                                                            Campus
                     more than 20 years and along with our                                                                    www.newcollege.ac.uk
                     University partners have focussed on
                     providing high quality programmes
                                                                                                            Bottom Image:
                     delivering outstanding results.                                                        North Star
                                                                                                                              To find out more about us, to discuss your options or if you
                     By helping to create a skilled workforce                                               Campus            would like advice on how to apply for a course. Contact:
                                                                                                                              HEAdmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
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WHY STUDY WITH US?
WHY STUDY WITH US?

                                                                                                                                                                                                        WHY STUDY WITH US?
                                                                                                                 Class Size                                07   Flexibility                     09

                                                                                                                 Smaller class sizes mean that you will         Many of our courses offer flexible
                                                                                                                 get more opportunities to engage with          learning which fits around your
                     Location                           01      Diversity                                 04     your lecturing staff and course colleagues     personal life and work commitments.
                                                                                                                 helping you to develop confidence, skills      This allows you to work whilst you
                                                                                                                 and knowledge in a more personal and           learn.
                     Studying locally means that you can        We welcome and embrace diversity. Our HE         supportive environment.
                     live at home and study nearby. You can     students are incredibly diverse and range
                     maintain links with family and friends     from age 18 upwards! If you are returning                                                       Progression                      10
                     and continue to work part time if you      to education to retrain or upskill, you can be
                     need to. Our courses are designed to fit   assured that you will be learning with a great   Employability                             08   If you have completed a Level 3
                     in with your lifestyle, work and home      mix of students in a supportive setting.                                                        course with us, you can continue your
                     with a flexible learning experience.                                                        Employability is embedded in everything        study by progressing onto one of our
                                                                                                                 we do. Improve your chances of gaining         higher education courses in familiar
                                                                Qualifications                            05     employment and achieving your career           surroundings. Of course, you may
                     Costs                              02                                                       ambitions with a qualification which           have studied elsewhere and that is
                                                                Yes, you can gain a recognised qualification     employers are looking for.                     fine too.
                     One of the biggest benefits of             at New College Swindon! Our College
                     studying higher education locally is       offers a wide range of higher education          Our curriculum staff regularly sit
                     the associated cost savings. You will      qualifications from diplomas and professional    down with employers and review and
                     save money on living expenses, fees        certificates, to higher level apprenticeships,   refine curriculum content. You will
                     and accommodation; a huge benefit to       foundation and undergraduate degrees.            also be supported in your personal and
                     learning locally.                                                                           professional development making sure
                                                                                                                 that you are ready for your next steps.
                     Campus Size                        03      Quality                                   06
                                                                                                                 As a College we are also well connected
                                                                                                                 with regional and national employers
                     Our campus sites are smaller than          Our lecturing staff are experienced and          to make sure that the qualifications our
                     a University which means you get           are highly skilled and qualified not only as     students gained are relevant to the
                     a really great experience with less        teachers but in their vocational/technical       work place.
                     travelling across multiple campuses        field, ensuring that you can expect the same
                     and learning in familiar environments.     level of teaching that you would have at a
                                                                university.

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BENEFITS OF
BENEFITS OF LEARNING LOCALLY

                                                                                                                                                           BENEFITS OF LEARNING LOCALLY
                                                                                    Modern Learning                              Cyber labs featuring

                               LEARNING LOCALLY
                                                                                    Spaces well equipped                         the latest technology.
                                                                                    across both campuses.
                                                                                                                                 Photography
                                                                                    Sports Centre                                Studio and Darkroom
                                                                                    with Fitness Suite,                          equipped with the
                               Both campuses have a Higher Education                Sports Hall and 3G                           latest technology.
                               centre with dedicated study and social               Football Pitch.
                               space for our HE students.                                                                        Film Editing Studio
                                                                                    Art, Design                                  and Sound Recording
                                                                                    and Textile Studios                          Facilities state of the
                               Along with the facilities at the Institute of        excellent facilities and                     art and fully equipped
                               Technology, cross campus facilities are              learning in a creative                       with the latest
                               available at North Star and Queens Drive.            environment.                                 technology.

                               Both campuses have a Higher Education                Science Labs purpose                         Theatre and
                               Centre with dedicated study and social               built featuring the                          Dance Studios
                               space for our HE students.                           latest technology.
                                                                                                                                 Engineering Workshops
                               You will have access to extensive                    Computer Study Areas                         Featuring the
                               resources on both campus through our                 equipped with state                          latest engineering
                               Learning Development Centres, where                  of the art facilities and                    technology in a new
                               you will be able find a huge range of                networking.                                  centre of excellence.
                               print and electronic learning materials
                               readily available to support your study
                               programmes.

                               If you are studying on one of our               INDUSTRY                   Construction                   Hospitality
                               university franchised courses you will                                     Plumbing                       and Catering
                               also have access to all of their facilities     STANDARD                   Electrical                     Fully equipped
                                                                                                                          NEW!
                               and resources on their main campuses.           FACILITIES                 Automotive Centre              learning spaces
                                                                                                          All fully                      with “live”
                                                                               FOR OUR                    equipped                       experience in
                                                                               VOCATIONAL                 to industry                    our commercial
                                                                               COURSES:                   standards.                     restaurant.
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BENEFITS OF                                     13
BENEFITS OF LEARNING LOCALLY

                               LEARNING LOCALLY
                               New College Swindon is easily accessible by:
                               Road, Foot, Rail & Public Transport!

                                       Free parking on
                                       both campuses.

                                  View the campus locations: Page 74 - 75

                                                                              A WORLD OF
                                                                              POSSIBILITIES
                               A wide range of coffee, food outlets
                               and shops are available offering hot
                               and cold refreshments. Including
                               Costa Coffee and Starbucks.
                                                                              WITH NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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WHICH COURSE?
COURSE ACCREDITATION

                                                                                                                                                                  WHICH COURSE?
                                                                                                     Choosing the right course for you!
                                                                                                                   Making a decision about which course is
                                                                                                                   right for you can be a big task. If you need
                                                                                                                   to discuss your options or would like to
                                                                                                                   explore higher education and the journey
                                                                                                                   this can take you on, please contact us.
                                                                                                                   We can provide you with information to
                                                                                                                   make sure that you are choosing the right
                                                                                                                   course to study.

                       COURSE ACCREDITATION                                                          Dealing with the cost of Higher Education

                                                                                                                   We offer highly competitive fees
                       All of our Foundation Degrees and BA (Hons) course are accredited by our                    compared to study at a University location.
                       partner universities. Oxford Brookes and the University of Gloucestershire.
                                                                                                          £        However, when you factor in that you can
                                                                                                                   combine working with study and you can
                       This allows you to continue your education locally with University                          stay at home too, the cost of studying
                       approved courses. Our qualifications including HND/HNC are accredited                       locally reduces massively compared with
                       by national award-winning bodies.                                                           going away to University.

                                                                                                     Getting help with living costs

                                                                                                                   You can apply for a maintenance loan to
                                                                                                                   help with your living costs whilst studying
                                                                                                                   Higher Education courses. Maintenance
                                                                                                                   loans are available even if you are living
                                                                                                          £        at home with your parents, depending on
                                                                                                                   household income.
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ADVANTAGES                                                                               17
ADVANTAGES OF A STUDENT LOAN

                               OF A STUDENT LOAN
                               The key difference between a student        responsibility to make sure you fully
                               loan and any other loan is that what        explore the implications of taking out a
                               you pay back is based on your earnings      student loan before doing so. Whether
                               rather than what you have borrowed.         it is right for you will depend on many
                               At the moment you pay back nothing          factors.
                               at all if you are earning under £27,295
                               a year.                                     You will find details of all our Higher
                                                                           Education Courses, including fees, on
                               Once you earn above £27,295 a year          our website.
                               you pay 9% of the difference between
                               your salary and £27,295. e.g. if you earn   For further information please check
                               £37,295 you will re-pay 9% of £10,000       Student finance - GOV.UK
                               = £900 per year, taken monthly from         (www.gov.uk/student-finance)
                               your salary. If you are concerned that
                               paying back a student loan might be

                                                                                                                      PROUD TO
                               too expensive for you, it might help to
                               know that, regardless of the sum you
                               borrow, your repayments are fixed to

                                                                                                                      BE DIFFERENT
                               9% of the difference between your
                               salary and the £27,295 threshold.
                               Payment terms can change at any
                               time. Make sure you fully explore what
                               they are at the time you take out the
                               loan. We can help you apply for your
                                                                                                                      WITH NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
                               student loan at the College. It is your

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SUPPORT  FOR
                  SUPPORT FOR
LEARNER SUPPORT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   LEARNER SUPPORT
                                                                  Chaplaincy                                 03      Application forms are available from          Student Union                           06
                                                                                                                     Student Services – remember to specify
                  HE STUDENTS
                  HE STUDENTS                                     We are a multi-faith community and we
                                                                  welcome students from a diverse range of
                                                                                                                     that you are a Higher Education student so
                                                                                                                     that you receive the correct form.
                                                                                                                                                                   Students are eligible to become members
                                                                                                                                                                   of the College Student Union, and
                                                                  backgrounds.                                                                                     participation in their events or membership
                                                                                                                     Hardship forms are also available from the    of the NC Exec is strongly encouraged.
                  Careers Service                         01
                                                                  Our Chaplaincy offers students and staff a         HE office at North Star campus. Support
                                                                  confidential service. We have a Sacred Space       cannot be provided until enrolment is         The College is affiliated to the National
                  Our advisors are available to all our
                                                                  available for students and staff of all faiths     confirmed and the course has started.         Union of Students (NUS). You can purchase
                  students to give free and impartial
                                                                  and none. Our Chaplaincy team offers a                                                           a TOTUM student card online for £14.99
                  information, advice and guidance on career
                                                                  service to people of all faiths and has links to   Our advisors can guide and give advice        (visit www.totum.com).
                  prospects, work, training, Higher Education
                                                                  other local and regional faith communities.        on the financial support that may be
                  and CV preparation and to guide you on
                                                                                                                     available to you.
                  personal development. Careers resources
                                                                                                                                                                   Equality and Diversity                  07
                  are also available in the Learning Resource
                                                                  Financial Support                          04      For the latest information on fees, visit
                  Centre and on the VLE (Virtual Learning
                                                                                                                     www.newcollege.ac.uk/fees or talk to our      New College Swindon is committed
                  Environment) on both campuses.
                                                                  As a Higher Education student, one of the          Student Services Team to find out more        to equality and diversity.
                                                                  main expenses will be the cost of tuition fees.    about available funding.
                  Childcare                               02                                                                                                       This is our focus and underpins everything
                                                                  Eligible students can apply for a loan to cover                                             05   that we do in respect of our students, staff,
                                                                  the cost of this and there are a number of         Counselling                                   and the programmes we offer and the
                  For those with dependents, although
                                                                  funds available to students who may need to                                                      community.
                  there are no childcare facilities on site at
                                                                  apply for additional or short term support.        We offer a free, confidential counselling
                  North Star Avenue or Queens Drive, The
                                                                                                                     service. Our counsellors are here to listen   The College strives to treat everyone purely
                  Co-operative Childcare is an independent
                                                                  We have a fund available to provide support        and support if you have any personal          on the basis of their merits, abilities and
                  nursery located behind Queens Drive. This
                                                                  to students experiencing financial hardship        problems that affect your learning.           potential. The College welcomes everyone
                  offers a comprehensive range of services
                                                                  so that they can continue to study. Higher         Counselling is limited to a maximum of        and we celebrate a community with a fabric
                  which will give you confidence that your
                                                                  Education students must have fully accessed        6 sessions unless there are exceptional       which is made up of different cultures,
                  children are well looked after and within
                                                                  their maintenance loan from Student Finance        circumstances.                                beliefs, ages, abilities and religions.
                  easy reach should you choose to use this
                                                                  England before they can access this support.
                  facility.
                                                                                                                     Student Services can also provide             We want your experience at the College
                                                                  Small short-term loans can be provided to          information on external support agencies      to be a positive one and ensure that your
                  It is open from 7:30am - 6:30pm daily and
                                                                  cover education expenses if you are late in        and online counselling via Kooth and          learning takes place in an environment
                  offers flexible childcare for children from 3
                                                                  receiving your loan from Student Finance           helplines.                                    which recognises everyone as an individual.
                  months to school age. Call 0808 291 3552
                                                                  England.
                  to find out more.
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LEARNER SUPPORT

                                                                                                                                                                                                               LEARNER SUPPORT
                  Quality Teaching                       08      Accessibility                           09                                            How to Apply for The Disabled Students’
                                                                                                                                                       Allowance (DSA)
                  You can be assured of a high level             We have resources across both sites to
                  of teaching standards supported by             improve accessibility, including reserved                                            1.1   Download a form from
                  experienced staff who are committed            parking, ramped access to the building                                                     www.direct.gov.uk/dsas
                  to making sure that you have access to         and lifts to all areas of the main building
                  expert support throughout your learning        and Sports Centre.                                                                   2.
                                                                                                                                                      2     Find out if you qualify. Student Finance
                  experience.                                                                                                                               England will assess your application and send
                                                                 We aim to provide a learning environment                                                   a letter to let you know if you qualify.
                  We are committed to fostering and setting      which is accessible and inclusive to all.
                  high academic and personal standards,          If you do have anything which we you                                                 3
                                                                                                                                                      3.    Attend a ‘needs assessment’. If you are eligible
                                                                                                               ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
                  and to providing learning opportunities that   feel that you may need support with if                                                     for DSA you will need to arrange a ‘needs
                  will enable all of our students to strive to   you join us, we are here to discuss your                                                   assessment’ to identify the support available
                                                                                                               If you do need support, as a Higher
                  achieve academic success and to help you       individual needs before you start your                                                     to you.
                                                                                                               Education student living in England,
                  achieve your ambitions and goals.              course, making sure that we have the
                                                                                                               you can apply for extra help through
                                                                 right support available for you.                                                     4.
                                                                                                                                                      4     Receive your Study Aid and Study Strategies
                                                                                                               the Disabled Students Allowance
                  We work in partnership with Oxford                                                                                                        Report. You will be sent a report which
                                                                                                               (DSA) if you have:
                  Brookes University and the University                                                                                                     identifies the equipment and other support
                  of Gloucestershire to deliver a diverse                                                                                                   you will need, how much it will cost and where
                                                                                                               •    Specific Learning Differences
                  range of courses validated to academic                                                                                                    to get it from.
                  standards to give you the best learning
                                                                                                               •    Autistic Spectrum Conditions
                  experience possible.                           www.newcollege.ac.uk                                                                 5.
                                                                                                                                                      5     Find out what the DSA can pay for. Your
                                                                                                                                                            funding body will send you a letter to tell you
                                                                                                               •    Mental Health Conditions
                                                                                                                                                            whether any equipment and other support that
                                                                                                                                                            has been recommended in your Study Aid and
                                                                                                               •    Physical or Sensory Impairments
                                                                                                                                                            Study Strategies Report can be paid for from
                                                                                                                                                            the DSA. You will be given instructions on how
                                                                                                               •    An ongoing medical condition.
                                                                                                                                                            to order equipment or arrange other support
                                                                                                               Or if you have had:
                                                                                                                                                      6.
                                                                                                                                                      6     Receive your support. Your funding will be
                                                                                                                                                            paid direct to the supplier of the equipment or
                                                                                                               •    Extra support whist at College
                                                                                                                                                            service.
                                                                                                                    or school
                                                                                                                                                      Don’t delay, if you are applying for Higher
                                                                                                               •    Access to special exam
                                                                                                                                                      Education, declare your learning difference
                                                                                                                    arrangements.
                                                                                                                                                      or medical condition on your application.
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ACCESS
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

                                                                                                                                                                    ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
                                                                                     We Offer the following            ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*

                             TO HIGHER                                                Access Diplomas:                 •    Aged 19 or over.

                             EDUCATION
                                                                                                                       •    Had at least a one year break
                                                                                                                            from education.
                                                                                           Course        Delivery      •    Either GCSE English or GCSE
                                                                                                                            Maths at grades A*-C (9-4).
                             If you are at a stage in your life where you are                                          •    For Distance Learning courses
                             thinking about returning to education or looking to                                            students must have either GCSE
                             upskill and need to bridge the gap between your             Healthcare     Classroom           English or Functional Skills
                             current qualifications and achieving your goals, an                                            English at Level 2. Students
                             Access Diploma could be for the right route for you.        Humanities                         without a Maths qualification
                                                                                         with Social    Classroom           must study it alongside.
                             Access courses are designed for students aged 19             Sciences
                             and over who have no, or few, formal qualifications                                       *subject to eligibility criteria.
                             but would like to study at degree level to develop
                             their learning and career options.                           Science       Classroom
                                                                                                                    PAYING FOR YOUR ACCESS DIPLOMA
                             The courses are one year full time. This is a Level 3
                             programme and is accepted by colleges as an entry         Social Science   Classroom   You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
                             on to degree level programmes.                                                         Eligibility doesn’t depend on your income and
                                                                                                                    there are no credit checks. Pay nothing back
                             Course fees may be waived for students on benefits            Health       Distance    until you have finished your course and are
                             and there may be funding support available to help         Professionals   Learning    earning over £27,295 per year.
                             with travel, childcare and other costs.

                             A full-time programme will usually entail                   Midwifery
                                                                                                        Distance    Get your Access Diploma for FREE
                                                                                                        Learning    if you go on to complete a Higher
                             approximately 12 hours of study in College
                             per week. In addition there will need to be a                                          Education course!*
                             commitment to personal study time as part of the                           Distance
                                                                                          Nursing
                             course. Any GCSE study will be on top of this.                             Learning    *Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any
                                                                                                                    outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balance
                             Part-time options are available for some of the           Psychology and   Distance    you owe for an Access to HE course once you
                             Access Diplomas allowing you to fit study in with          Criminology     Learning    complete a Higher Education course. This
                             your current commitments.                                                              means you never have to repay it!
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HIGHER AND DEGREE
HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

                                                                                                                                                                                                          HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS
                                                                                                           Course                                                           Level        Duration

                               APPRENTICESHIPS                                                             Accounting (AAT)                                                   4       18-24 months

                               (LEVEL 4-7)                                                                 Learning and Skills Teacher                                        5         24 months

                                                                                                           Healthcare Assistant Practitioner                                  5         24 months
                               Higher Apprenticeships go from Level 4 to 5
                               and are equivalent to a foundation degree and                               Network Engineer                                                   4         24 months
                               above. Degree Apprenticeships are available
                                                                                                           Software Developer                                                 4         18 months
                               at Level 6 and 7, equivalent to a full bachelor's
                               or masters.                                                                 HR Consultant/Partner (CIPD)                                       5         24 months

                               They are a great way to earn money while you                                Operational Management                                             5         24 months
                               study, with the added bonus of no tuition fees
                                                                                                           Engineering Manufacturing Technician                               4            Enquire
                               or student debts when you finish!
                                                                                                           Manufacturing Engineer Standard                                    6       36-40 months
                               They run for a minimum of 12 months and can
                               last up to four years.                                                      Electrical / Electronic Technical Support Engineer                 6            Enquire

                                                                                                           Technician Science Apprenticeship                                  5            Enquire
                               For more information on any of our Higher
                               Level Apprenticeship courses visit the College                              Dev Ops Engineer                                                   4        12-24 months
                               or the Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of
                               Technology websites.                                                        Data Analyst                                                       4         27 months

                                                                                                           Cyber Security                                                     4         24 months

                                                                                                           Software Tester                                                    4       18-24 months

                                                                                                           Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (pathways)           6       36-40 months
                               Alternatively, contact us direct:
                                                                                                           Project Management                                                 4            Enquire
                               North Star (01793) 491591
                               Email: HEAdmissions@newcollege.ac.uk                                        Operational / Departmental Management                              6         24 months
                               apprenticeships@newcollege.ac.uk
                               Please Note:
                               These are not UCAS courses and applications should be made direct to the             See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.
                               College. For further information, see the relevant contact details above.
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS
BUSINESS TRAINING

                    QUALIFICATIONS
                    (LEVEL 4-5)

                    For more information
                    and prices:

                    Call:
                    (01793) 732892

                    Email:
                    fastforward@newcollege.ac.uk

                    Course                                        Level        Duration

                    Accounting (AAT) Level 4

                                                                                                                           A WORLD OF
                                                                    4            Enquire
                    Professional Diploma

                                                                                                                           POSSIBILITIES
                    Associate Diploma in People
                                                                    5            Enquire
                    Management (CIPD) Level 5

                    Therapeutic Counselling
                                                                    4            Enquire
                    Level 4 Diploma                                                                                        WITH NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

                                     See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.
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TEACHER                                         COURSES                                             ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TEACHER TRAINING

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                   TRAINING                                        Level 4 Certificate
                                                                   Access to 30 hours of teaching practice.
                                                                                                                       Every applicant is assessed on individual
                                                                   (Queens Drive campus).
                                                                                                                       merit. We are looking for students
                   EDUCATION AND TRAINING                          Level 5 Diploma                                     who have enthusiasm and potential to
                   LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE | LEVEL 5                   Teaching at least 100 hours and be preparing        succeed in their chosen subject.
                   DIPLOMA                                         and delivering the sessions over an 18 month to
                                                                   2-year period.                                      For each course we list the entry
                   These qualifications focus on developing                                                            requirements in UCAS tariff points with
                   practical teaching skills, preparing you                                                            the relevant A Level and BTEC Extended       Typically, these are English and Maths
                                                                   PROGRESSION                                         Diploma grades. Tariff points must include
                   to work in a wide range of contexts. You                                                                                                         GCSE grades 4-9 (C-A*). We will also
                   will gain a good understanding of the                                                               a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent.     accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional
                                                                   You can apply for Qualified Teacher                 They can also include additional             Skills or equivalent.
                   roles and responsibilities of a teacher in
                                                                   Learning and Status (QTLS) or a PGCE.               qualifications such as the Extended
                   relation to legislation, equality, diversity,
                                                                                                                       Project Qualification (EPQ).
                   inclusivity and meeting the needs of                                                                                                             RELEVANT SUBJECTS
                   learners. They are a popular route for          FEES
                   prospective teachers who want to                                                                    Equivalent qualifications may include
                                                                                                                                                                    For the majority of our courses we
                   pursue a career in further education, or        Level 4 Certificate = £1,600 You can pay for this   a range of vocational qualifications
                                                                                                                                                                    ask that at least one of your Level 3
                   currently hold an FE teaching role and          course using the Advanced Learner Loan.             from awarding bodies such as BTEC
                                                                                                                                                                    qualifications is in a relevant subject.
                   want to gain a full teaching qualification.                                                         Pearson, City & Guilds, NCFE, VTCT and
                                                                                                                                                                    Examples of these subjects are included
                                                                   Level 5 Diploma = £2,295 per year HE Student        OCR Cambridge Technicals. We will
                                                                                                                                                                    in the entry requirements for each course.
                   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                              Loan available - see page 9                         also accept a relevant Access to Higher
                                                                                                                       Education Diploma.
                                                                   Note - Applications for these courses do not
                                                                                                                                                                    MATURE STUDENTS
                   •    Level 2 qualification in English and
                        Maths (GCSE A-C/9-4 or equivalent)         go to UCAS and should be made direct to the         GCSE AND LEVEL 2 KEY SKILLS
                                                                                                                                                                    For mature students over 21, suitable
                                                                   College. Enrolment is subject to interview and
                                                                                                                                                                    work experience may be taken into
                   •    ICT literacy is an advantage               suitable initial assessments.                       When applying for any of our Higher
                                                                                                                                                                    consideration instead of formal academic
                                                                                                                       Education courses, you will be expected
                                                                                                                                                                    studies. You may also be considered if you
                   •    A Level 3 qualification or equivalent                                                          to provide evidence of a relevant Level
                                                                   MORE INFORMATION                                    2 qualification in Maths and English.
                                                                                                                                                                    can evidence accredited prior learning
                        subject specialism (this might be
                                                                                                                                                                    that you have achieved.
                        work related specialism)                                                                       This is to demonstrate that you have the
                                                                   Contact the Teaching and Learning Team for          necessary skills to take on the demands
                                                                   further information. Call: 01793 491591 or                                                       Full entry requirements for each course
                   •    Evidence of a satisfactory                                                                     of the course, including basic numeracy
                                                                   Email: HEAdmissions@newcollege.ac.uk                                                             are on our website.
                        DBS check.                                                                                     and literacy skills.
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QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED                                                                     QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      QUALIFICATIONS LEVELS 1 - 8
                                                                                                                                                                                       LEVELS 1 – 8
                           HIGHER NATIONALS                     FOUNDATION DEGREES                                                                                 Access      Higher
                                                                                                                                      GCE             BTEC                                        Degrees
                           (HNC/HND)                                                                                                                                to HE     Nationals
                                                                Foundation Degrees are equivalent to the first        Level 8                                                                            Doctorate
                           Higher Nationals are Level 4         two years of a Bachelor’s Degree. They offer a
                                                                combination of academic study and workplace           Level 7                                                                             Masters
                           and 5 qualifications. The Level
                           5 (HND) is recognised as the         skills relevant to a specific job or profession.                                                               Top-up to    Top-up to
                           equivalent to the first two years                                                          Level 6                                                  Bachelor     Bachelor
                                                                They are ideal if you’re looking to formalise                                                                   Degree*      Degree*      Degree
                           of a Bachelor’s Degree (BA).
                                                                                                                                                                                                         (BA, BSc)
                                                                your workplace knowledge with a qualification         Level 5                                                    HND       Foundation
                           They are work related courses        and open up your progression                          Level 4                                                    HNC         Degree
                           with an emphasis on ‘learning        opportunities. On completion,
                           by doing’; focusing on the skills    you can apply the skills                                                    A2      Extended
                                                                                                                                                    Diploma
                           and knowledge needed for a           you’ve learnt directly in a                                        A                    or
                                                                                                                      Level 3                                      Diploma
                           particular industry.                 work environment.                                                Levels            Foundation
                                                                                                                                            AS     Subsidiary
                                                                                                                                                    Diploma
                           Assessment is by projects,           Alternatively, you may
                           presentations and practical tasks    choose to complete a                                                 GCSE
                                                                                                                      Level 2                        Diploma
                                                                                                                                   (A*-C/9-4)
                           rather than traditional exams. An    top-up year in order to
                           HND can lead directly to a career,   gain the full Bachelor's                              Level 1
                                                                                                                                      GCSE         Certificate
                           or can be extended via a top-up      Degree (BA, BSc or BEng).                                           (D-G/3-1)       Diploma
                           course into a full Bachelor's
                           Degree (BA, BSc or BEng).
                                                                                                                   *Dependent on grade

                                                                                                                                See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.
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THE PRINCIPAL'S HIGHER
HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

                                                                                                                                                                 FREE LAPTOP
                               EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
                               Open to students enrolling
                               on an HNC/HND for
                               September 2022.

                               The Principal's Higher Education
                               Scholarship is open to students who
                               are starting the first year of a Higher
                               National Certificate (HNC) or Higher              To be eligible for
                               National Diploma (HND) in September               consideration, a student:
                               2022 at New College Swindon.
                                                                                 •    Must achieve the requisite
                               There is one scholarship awarded per                   entry requirements for

                                                                                                                     FREE LAPTOP
                               academic year. The scholarship will                    your chosen HNC or HND
                               cover the full tuition fees for either an
                               HNC or HND programme. There are no                •    Must have submitted the
                               restrictions on the duration of study                  course application no
                               (part-time or full-time).                              later than 31st August 2022.   New students enrolling on an eligible
                                                                                                                     course OR eligible courses at New
                               This scheme is part of the College’s              •    Must meet at least one of      College Swindon or the Swindon and
                               commitment to widening participation                   the widening participation     Wiltshire Institute of Technology may
                               in Higher Education, from those groups                 criteria.*                     be entitled to a free laptop to help with
                               who are under-represented and who                                                     their studies.
                               face potential barriers to access.
                                                                                 Closing Date                        Terms and Conditions
                               *Full eligibility criteria along with terms and   The closing date to register        Subject to confirmation of payment of
                               conditions can be found on our websites:          is Wednesday 31st August            tuition fees. See the Study Agreement
                               he.newcollege.ac.uk or swindon.ac.uk/higher-
                                                                                 2022, 6pm.                          for eligibility and terms and conditions
                               education-and-access.
                                                                                                                     relating to this offer.
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34

A WORLD OF
POSSIBILITIES
WITH NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

                           See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.
ART AND DESIGN                                                                       EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE
COURSE DIRECTORY

                                                                                                                                                                                                     COURSE DIRECTORY
                   HND Art and Design (Textiles)                                    Level 5   Page 39   FdA Early Years                                                    Level 5        Page 57
                   HND Art and Design (Art Practice)                                Level 5   Page 39   FdA Educational Practice                                           Level 5        Page 57
                   HND Art and Design (Digital Design)                              Level 5   Page 40   BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)                         Level 5        Page 58
                   HND Art and Design (Graphic Design)                              Level 5   Page 40   BA (Hons) Education & Lifelong Learning (Top-Up)                   Level 5        Page 58
                   HND Art and Design (Photography)                                 Level 5   Page 41   Diploma In Education and Training                                  Level 5        Page 59
                   HND Product Design (Ceramics)                                    Level 5   Page 42   HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
                   BA (Hons) Illustration                                           Level 6   Page 42   FdSc Health and Social Care                                        Level 5        Page 61
                   HND Creative Media Production (Film)                             Level 5   Page 43
                                                                                                        PERFORMING ARTS
                   BUSINESS                                                                             HNC Performing Arts (General)                                      Level 4        Page 63
                   HND Business                                                     Level 5   Page 45   HNC Performing Arts (Dance)                                        Level 4        Page 63
                   HND International Travel and Tourism                             Level 5   Page 46   HND Performing Arts (Technical Arts) Media Make-Up                 Level 5        Page 64
                   DIGITAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCE                                                         BA (Hons) Advanced Make-up, Hair and Prosthetics                   Level 6        Page 64
                   HND Computing                                                    Level 5   Page 49   PUBLIC SERVICES
                   FdSc Cyber Security                                              Level 5   Page 49   HND Public Services (Crime and Criminal Justice)                   Level 5        Page 67
                   FdSc Network Engineering                                         Level 5   Page 50
                                                                                                        SPORT
                   FdSc Software Engineering                                        Level 5   Page 50
                                                                                                        HND Sport                                                          Level 5        Page 69
                   FdSc Data Analytics                                              Level 5   Page 51
                                                                                                        APPLIED SCIENCE
                   ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
                                                                                                        FdSc Applied Biochemical Sciences                                  Level 5        Page 71
                   HNC Construction and the Built Environment (Construction)        Level 4   Page 53
                                                                                                        FdSc Applied Chemical Sciences                                     Level 5        Page 71
                   HNC Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)   Level 4   Page 53
                   HNC General Engineering                                          Level 4   Page 54
                   HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering                          Level 4   Page 54

                   FdEng Manufacturing Engineering                                  Level 5   Page 55

                                                                                                                 For more information or to apply for a course, please visit: www.newcollege.ac.uk
                                                                                                                 or email us on: HEAdmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
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38                HND Art and Design (Textiles)

                                                                                                                       ART AND DESIGN COURSES
                  Level: 5                  Develop specialist techniques and processes in order to realise
                  Duration: 24 months       sophisticated design ideas to a professional standard.
                  Qualification: HND
                                            Broaden your skills and understanding of constructed, printed and
                  UCAS Code: NCH5           embroidered textiles through extensive exploration and experiment
                  Institution Code: N34     with media, materials, techniques, technologies and processes. With
                                            access to our professionally equipped fashion and textiles studios, you
                  AWARDING                  will work on live competitions and client briefs.
                  BODY:

                                            Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                            Campus: Queens Drive

                  HND Art and Design (Art Practice)
                  Level: 5                  This in-depth diploma course allows you to enhance your existing
                  Duration: 24 months       knowledge and understanding of fine art disciplines. Complement
                                            your studies in historical and contextual studies and gain the
                  Qualification: HND
                                            opportunity to refine your practical skills in 2D and 3D work.
                  UCAS Code: A534

 ART AND DESIGN
                                            You will have access to professional standard facilities including
                  Institution Code: N34     a print and ceramics studio, Mac suite, professional photography
                                            studio and darkroom and will be supported by lecturers who are
                  AWARDING                  practitioners within the creative industry.
                  BODY:

                                            Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                            Campus: North Star

                                 See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.      39
HND Art and Design (Digital Design)                                                                  HND Art and Design (Photography)
ART AND DESIGN COURSES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ART AND DESIGN COURSES
                         Level: 5                  Preparing you for a career in the Digital Design industry, this course     Level: 5                  Explore a range of professional photography techniques and processes
                         Duration: 24 months       provides the opportunity to explore and develop the technical skills                                 to prepare for a career in this dynamic and diverse industry. As well as
                                                                                                                              Duration: 24 months
                                                   required to create artwork using screen-based practices through                                      studying traditional black and white film development and processing
                         Qualification: HND                                                                                   Qualification: HND
                                                   visual, aesthetic and experimental elements. Supported by the                                        in a darkroom, you will also learn about digital photography and image
                         UCAS Code: A524           professional standard facilities of a Mac suite and 3D design software     UCAS Code: 046W           manipulation using sophisticated computer software. You will have
                         Institution Code: N34     with lecturers who are practitioners within the industry. You will also    Institution Code: N34     access to professional facilities including a photography studio,
                                                   be guided through professional practice and a creative industries                                    professional lighting, black and white darkroom and film processing
                         AWARDING                  placement, giving insight into what is required for a career within the    AWARDING                  lab as well as lecturers who are professional photographers
                         BODY:
                                                   industry.                                                                  BODY:
                                                                                                                                                        themselves.

                                                   Course Fees: £6,750 per year                                                                         Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                                   Campus: North Star                                                                                   Campus: North Star

                         HND Art and Design (Graphic Design)
                         Level: 5                  Graphic design communicates certain ideas or messages in
                         Duration: 24 months       a visual way across multiple types of media. It can be used to
                                                   develop an organisation identity through branding, sell products
                         Qualification: HND
                                                   through advertising or convey key information through a website
                         UCAS Code: A514           or infographics. Given the rapid and massive growth in information
                         Institution Code: N34     sharing, the demand for experienced designers is greater than ever.
                                                   This course will prepare you for an exciting career as a graphic
                         AWARDING                  designer with opportunities to apply your skills across any industry or
                         BODY:
                                                   in any organisation.

                                                   Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                                   Campus: North Star

 40                                     See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.                  See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.         41
HND Product Design (Ceramics)                                                                        HND Creative Media Production (Film)
ART AND DESIGN COURSES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ART AND DESIGN COURSES
                         Level: 5                  This course in ceramics has been designed to help you discover the         Level: 5                  Gain the creative and technical skills needed to pursue a career in this
                         Duration: 24 months       creative art of working with clay and how to use this unique material      Duration: 24 months       highly competitive and dynamic industry. This practical course will
                                                   for design purposes.                                                                                 allow you to develop productions from concept to screen. Working
                         Qualification: HND                                                                                   Qualification: HND
                                                                                                                                                        in a professional environment, using industry standard equipment
                         UCAS Code: 2W43           As well as developing creative experience in studio ceramics, the          UCAS Code: NCH2           and software, you will develop skills in editing, cinematography,
                         Institution Code: N34     programme helps you to acquire the necessary skills for self-              Institution Code: N34     camera techniques, production, directing, screenwriting, and narrative
                                                   employment. Through a series of innovative projects in our purpose-                                  filmmaking.
                         AWARDING                  built ceramic design studios, you will experiment with 3D design           AWARDING
                         BODY:                                                                                                BODY:
                                                   techniques and broaden your craft.                                                                   Course Fees: £7,000 per year
                                                                                                                                                        Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)
                                                   Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                                   Campus: North Star

                         BA (Hons) Illustration
                                                                                                                               "I chose to study Higher Education at New College
                         Level: 6                 This programme is aimed at those looking to work as illustrators for         because of how welcoming it was.
                         Duration: 36 months      graphic novels, comics, cartoon strips, television and film animation
                                                  storyboarding, advertising storyboards, computer games or children's         My lecturers provide a lot of feedback and support
                         Qualification: BA (Hons)
                                                  books. You will gain a meaningful understanding of historical                throughout my course.
                         UCAS Code: W221          and contemporary influences on illustration. With access to our
                         Institution Code: O66    professional art studios you will quickly develop the ability to create      Studying at New College is a great way for me to
                                                  highly creative illustrative solutions.                                      access a degree-level course locally and gives me
                         AWARDING                                                                                              the opportunity to do a final top-up year at
                         BODY:
                                                   Course Fees: £7,570 per year                                                university or film school."
                                                   Campus: North Star
                                                                                                                               Melissa Vellender
                                                                                                                               HND Creative Media Production (Film)

   42                                   See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.                  See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.       43
44         HND Business

                                                                                                                BUSINESS COURSES
           Level: 5                   Studying this course will enable you to acquire the knowledge and
           Duration: 24 months        skills necessary to be a great business all-rounder, improving your
                                      employability and promotional potential. You will study a wide range
           Qualification: HND
                                      of local and global business issues, developing key transferable skills
           UCAS Code: NCH1            such as strategic thinking, problem solving and leadership. Each
           Institution Code: N34      unit focuses on the theoretical knowledge, professional expertise
                                      and work-based learning relevant to a variety of areas including
           AWARDING                   management, human resources, marketing, accounting, business
           BODY:
                                      strategy and business law.

                                      Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                      Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

            This course is also available as a blended learning option.
            Blended learning provides the perfect combination of online / distance learning and face-to-
            face contact, which is ideal for those balancing their studies alongside other professional or
            family commitments.

BUSINESS

                         See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.       45
HND International Travel and Tourism                                                                     47
BUSINESS COURSES

                   Level: 5                    Travel and tourism is one of the world’s largest industries. There is a
                   Duration: 24 months         diverse range of employment opportunities here in the UK and around
                                               the world; working for airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators,
                   Qualification: HND
                                               cruise liners and hospitality management teams.
                   UCAS Code: NCH7
                   Institution Code: N34       Develop the skills necessary for a variety of managerial positions.
                                               Explore key issues and challenges; with particular emphasis on
                   AWARDING                    tourism production and consumption, sustainability and ethics along
                   BODY:
                                               with globalisation and intercultural dimensions.

                                               Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                               Campus: North Star

                   "In November 2018 I did a one week internship
                   placement with Barclays Bank. I helped customers                                                        A WORLD OF
                                                                                                                           POSSIBILITIES
                   with transactions, asking customers feedback about
                   services. I didn’t really consider a job in the bank prior
                   to doing the placement but really enjoyed it and
                   this made me want to explore the different roles
                   in business. It opened my mind to the possibility
                   of working in a business role at a bank."                                                               WITH NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

                   Vyzenia Crasto
                   HNC Business

  46                                See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.
48                  HND Computing

                                                                                                                         DIGITAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
                    Level: 5                  From the phones in our hands to the giant networks that drive
                    Duration: 24 months       business and innovation across the world, we all rely on complex and
                                              robust computer systems to keep our lives running smoothly. You will
                    Qualification: HND
                                              explore key components such as cyber security, networking, digital
                    UCAS Code: C418           strategy, programming and software development. You will develop
                    Institution Code: N34     the core skills required for a successful career in this fast-developing
                                              industry.
                    AWARDING
                    BODY:
                                              Course Fees: £7,000 per year
                                              Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

                    FdSc Cyber Security
                    Level: 5                  The rapid rise in cyber crime has led organisations to invest heavily
                    Duration: 24 months       in specialised individuals to help combat this new threat. On this
                                              course you will learn to identify security breaches and implement

 DIGITAL AND
                    Qualification: FdSc
                                              solutions using the latest industry tools and techniques; studying
                    UCAS Code: I100           the cyber environments of banks, high-security digital environments,
                    Institution Code: G50     e-commerce, social media platforms and cloud systems. Through

 COMPUTER SCIENCE
                                              hands-on experience in analysing secure networks and websites, you’ll
                    AWARDING
                                              develop skills around penetration testing, malware identification and
                    BODY:                     ethical hacking.

                                              Course Fees: £7,250 per year
                                              Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

                                   See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.         49
FdSc Network Engineering                                                                                FdSc Data Analytics
COMPUTING COURSES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 DIGITAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
                    Level: 5                   The Foundation degree will prepare the student for a specialist role as a    Level: 5                  The Foundation degree will prepare you for a specialist role as a
                    Duration: 24 months        Network Engineer. On successful completion you may progress to Level         Duration: 24 months       Data Analyst. On successful completion you may progress to Level
                                               6 BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions (subject to validation).                                6 BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions (subject to validation)
                    Qualification: FdSc                                                                                     Qualification: FdSc
                                                                                                                                                      gaining a Degree Apprenticeship as a Digital and Technology Solutions
                    UCAS Code: TBC             This specialist pathway will include computer architecture, covering         UCAS Code: TBC            Professional.
                    Institution Code: N34      elements of design and build of a network, including wireless devices,       Institution Code: N34
                                               network protocols and the potential failure of these. You will learn about                             This specialist pathway will include the skills and knowledge needed
                                               security risks, and products and processes to ensure dependability.                                    to collect, organise, provide and study up to date data, providing
                      AWARDING                                                                                                AWARDING
                      BODY:                                                                                                   BODY:                   analysis for the organisation. You will develop a good understanding of
                                               Course Fees: £7,000 per year                                                                           data structures, software development procedures and how to employ
                                               Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)                                     a range of analytical tools used to undertake a wide range of standard
                                                                                                                                                      and custom analytical studies.

                                                                                                                                                      Course Fees: £7,000 per year
                                                                                                                                                      Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)
                    FdSc Software Engineering
                    Level: 5                    The Foundation degree will prepare the student for a specialist role
                                                as a Software Engineer. On successful completion you may progress
                    Duration: 24 months         to Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions (subject to
                    Qualification: FdSc         validation).
                    UCAS Code: TBC
                                                This specialist pathway will include design build and test of software
                    Institution Code: N34
                                                solutions, application of engineering principles to all stages of the
                                                software development process, including security robustness. You will
                      AWARDING
                      BODY:
                                                undertake analysis and design to create artefacts, perform actions
                                                and tests to improve quality and efficiency, and produce tools for
                                                configuration management, version control and software build.

                                                Course Fees: £7,000 per year
                                                Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

50                                   See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.                   See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.            51
52                  HNC Construction and the Built Environment

                                                                                                                              ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
                    (Construction)
                    Level: 4                  The continuing development and regeneration of UK towns and cities
                    Duration: 24 months       in recent years has fuelled a high level of demand for suitably qualified
                                              professionals across all construction disciplines. This course is
                    Qualification: HNC
                                              designed to consolidate and extend the skills and knowledge of those
                    UCAS Code: N/A            working in the building and civil engineering sectors and to prepare
                    Institution Code: N/A     you for more advanced employment in the construction industry.

                    AWARDING                  Course Fees: 3,500 per year
                    BODY:
                                              Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

                                              This is a Part Time course. Apply directly through New College, not via UCAS.

                    HNC Construction and the Built Environment

 ENGINEERING,       (Civil Engineering)
                    Level: 4                  Civil engineers help create all of the infrastructure, buildings and

 MANUFACTURING      Duration: 24 months
                    Qualification: HNC
                                              systems in the world around us. This includes projects such as the HS2
                                              railway, Heathrow expansion and the A303 Stonehenge tunnels and
                                              Forest Green Rovers Eco Park stadium.

 AND CONSTRUCTION
                    UCAS Code: N/A
                    Institution Code: N/A     With a solid grasp of science, mathematics and technology, you'll learn
                                              to design, create and build structures efficiently, making best use of
                    AWARDING                  available resources and techniques.
                    BODY:

                                              Course Fees: 3,500 per year
                                              Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

                                              This is a Part Time course. Apply directly through New College, not via UCAS.

                                   See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.               53
HNC General Engineering                                                                                     FdEng Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
                                              Level: 4                   Suitable for any one working in, or looking to work in manufacturing,            Level: 5                   On this course, you will learn how to apply current technology to
                                              Duration: 24 months        maintenance, mechanical, process, operations, or design engineering.             Duration: 24 months        existing products and designs as well as learn to develop new designs
                                                                         You will gain a broad understand of a range of engineering problems                                         yourself. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of key
                                              Qualification: HNC                                                                                          Qualification: FdEng
                                                                         and solutions, enabling you to specialise in a particular aspect of                                         engineering principles and the skills necessary to communicate them
                                              UCAS Code: N/A             engineering with further study. The modules have been developed                  UCAS Code: H700            to others and develop them into finished products that meet customer
                                              Institution Code: N/A      by industry specialists and provide a mix of theoretical and practical           Institution Code: O66      expectations and agreed specifications.
                                                                         skills, essential in a modern engineering environment.
                                              AWARDING                                                                                                    AWARDING                   You will cover all aspects of the manufacturing process; from design
                                              BODY:                                                                                                       BODY:
                                                                         Course Fees: 3,500 per year                                                                                 to engineering science and applications, analytical and mathematical
                                                                         Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)                                          techniques, environmental considerations and sustainability, systems,
                                                                                                                                                                                     management and economic factors in relation to Mechanical
                                                                         This is a Part Time course. Apply directly through New College, not via UCAS.                               Engineering.

                                                                                                                                                                                     Course Fees: £7,570 per year
                                                                                                                                                                                     Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)
                                               HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
                                               Level: 4                   Most modern equipment or machinery contains a computer chip
                                               Duration: 24 months        or microprocessor of some sort, and the increasing use of electric
                                                                          vehicles and sustainable energy means that electrical and electronic
                                               Qualification: HNC
                                                                          engineers are in higher demand than ever before.
                                               UCAS Code: N/A
                                               Institution Code: N/A      A broad introduction to the fundamentals of electronics, electrical
                                                                          engineering, power engineering and mathematics; this course will
                                               AWARDING                   build your academic understanding and practical skills through a
                                               BODY:
                                                                          range of a modules created by industry specialists to align with the
                                                                          needs of employers in the engineering sectors.

                                                                          Course Fees: 3,500 per year
                                                                          Campus: North Star (Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology)

                                                                          This is a Part Time course. Apply directly through New College, not via UCAS.

       54                                                      See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.                        See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.          55
56               FdA Early Years

                                                                                                                      EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE COURSES
                 Level: 5                  Designed for practitioners who work with young children in a range of
                 Duration: 24 months       pre-school and nursery settings, and have experience of this sector.
                                           You will examine theories of child development, play and learning,
                 Qualification: FdA
                                           whilst obtaining an understanding of cultural perspectives and the
                 UCAS Code: X318           regulatory and legislative frameworks that govern the sector.
                 Institution Code: O66
                                           Combining higher level academic study with your experience of
                 AWARDING                  working in early years, this work-based course will enable you to
                 BODY:
                                           explore how your academic learning relates to your practice in an early
                                           years setting.

                                           Course Fees: £7,570 per year
                                           Campus: Queens Drive

                 FdA Educational Practice

 EDUCATION
                 Level: 5                  Aimed at those wishing to formally enter the educational practice
                 Duration: 24 months       and caring professions, applicants must be employed or volunteering
                                           in a school or college (usually as a teaching or classroom support
                 Qualification: FdA

 AND CHILDCARE
                                           assistant). You will develop an understanding of how individuals learn,
                 UCAS Code: X101           particularly with Literacy and Mathematics, before moving on to wider
                 Institution Code: O66     education issues such as reflective practice and mentoring. Once
                                           qualified, you can move on to a full honours degree, subject to entry
                 AWARDING                  criteria.
                 BODY:

                                           Course Fees: £7,570 per year
                                           Campus: Queens Drive

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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)                                                           Diploma In Education and Training
EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE COURSES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE COURSES
                                  Level: 6                 This course builds on your previous Early Years study at levels 4 and       Level: 5                       One of the most popular qualifications for prospective teachers
                                  Duration: 12 months      5 giving you the chance to complete a full honours degree. So if you        Duration: 24 months            wishing to pursue a career in further education, or for those who
                                                           love children and want to work with them, this course will help to                                         currently hold an FE teaching role and wish to gain a full teaching
                                  Qualification: BA (Hons)                                                                             Qualification: L5 Diploma
                                                           get you there. You will develop a broad understanding of early years                                       qualification. Students who successfully complete this Level 5
                                  UCAS Code: X319          care and education in a variety of contexts that will prepare you for       UCAS Code: N/A                 programme will gain a recognised teaching qualification for the
                                  Institution Code: O66    management and leadership roles. For example, as a Children's Centre        Institution Code: N/A          post-16 education and training sector. Once completed students
                                                           Worker, Nursery Nurse or Lead Practitioner.                                                                can then go on to apply for their QTLS.
                                                                                                                                       AWARDING
                                  AWARDING
                                                                                                                                       BODY:
                                  BODY:
                                                            Course Fees: £7,570 per year                                                                              Course Fees: £2,295 per year
                                                            Campus: Queens Drive                                                                                      Campus: North Star

                                  BA (Hons) Education & Lifelong Learning (Top-Up)
                                                                                                                                        " I hope to achieve a good grade from this degree
                                  Level: 6                 If you are a teaching assistant or learning support assistant who has
                                                                                                                                        course that will enable me to go on to a SCITT
                                  Duration: 12 months      completed a foundation degree (or equivalent) in either Early Years
                                                                                                                                        (School-centred, initial teacher training) course in
                                                           or Educational Practice, this course will enable you to gain a full
                                  Qualification: BA (Hons)                                                                              September that I already have a conditional offer
                                                           honours degree to enhance your professional practice and provide
                                  UCAS Code: X316                                                                                       for. My final aspiration is to be a passionate and
                                                           opportunities for career development in education and training.
                                                                                                                                        supportive teacher, who will be able to inspire
                                  Institution Code: O66    Applicants should have at least two years’ experience of working or
                                                                                                                                        the pupils that I will teach."
                                                           volunteering in an educational setting. On completion you will be able
                                  AWARDING                 to progress to a teacher training programme.
                                  BODY:

                                                            Course Fees: £7,570 per year
                                                                                                                                        Claire Wright
                                                                                                                                        BA (Hons) in Education
                                                            Campus: Queens Drive
                                                                                                                                        and Lifelong Learning

   58                                            See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.                   See our website: newcollege.ac.uk for more information and details on how to apply.       59
60             FdSc Health and Social Care

                                                                                                                     HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES
               Level: 5                  The course is primarily aimed at care workers who are taking on new
               Duration: 24 months       roles, for example as assistant practitioners, associate practitioners or
                                         team leaders. It is also suitable for staff who have already achieved a
               Qualification: FdSc
                                         level of responsibility but who want to consolidate that, with evidence
               UCAS Code: L514           of new knowledge and skills to enhance their practice. It is open to all
               Institution Code: O66     who are interested in exploring new aspects of health and social care
                                         and who are in employment in a relevant place of work.
               AWARDING
               BODY:
                                         Course Fees: £7,570 per year
                                         Campus: Queens Drive

               “As an Assistant Practitioner in the Operating

 HEALTH AND
               Department I undertake a lot of the same tasks as the
               Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs).
               I work as part of the team caring for the patients who
               are under both local and general anaesthetic. Within

 SOCIAL CARE   my role under the indirect supervision of a register
               professional I can be responsible for setting up
               instrument trays, scrubbing alongside the surgeons
               during operations and monitoring patients post
               operatively in the recovery area.

               Gemma Seal
               Healthcare Assistant Practitioner
               Higher Apprenticeship Level 5

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62                 HNC Performing Arts (General)

                                                                                                                        PERFORMING ARTS COURSES
                   Level: 4                   This multi -disciplinary course offers dynamic, intensive and practical
                   Duration: 12 months        training for performers, developing valuable creative skills through
                                              workshops and live projects. You will have full use of our theatre and
                   Qualification: HNC
                                              dance studios and will work in the wider industry, ensuring a strong,
                   UCAS Code: NC11            work-related emphasis and focus to all of your training. Exploring
                   Institution Code: N34      various acting, singing and dance techniques, you will develop the
                                              theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to enhance your
                   AWARDING                   employability across a wide range of roles within the performing arts
                   BODY:
                                              industry.

                                              Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                              Campus: Queens Drive

                   HNC Performing Arts (Dance)
                   Level: 4                   Equip yourself with the dance skills, knowledge and understanding
                   Duration: 12 months        necessary to achieve high performance in the global performing arts
                                              environment; by improving both technique and overall fitness. This
                   Qualification: HNC

 PERFORMING ARTS
                                              highly practical course will see you work individually and in groups
                   UCAS Code: NC10            across a range of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary and
                   Institution Code: N34      commercial dance. You will take part in workshop style classes,
                                              taught by experienced dance professionals in our industry standard
                   AWARDING
                                              dance studios and theatre.
                   BODY:

                                              Course Fees: £6,750 per year
                                              Campus: Queens Drive

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