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UNIVERSITY
DON’T WAIT
FOR SUCCESS
CREATE IT!
LEVEL
COURSE GUIDE
apply now Boston
www.boston.ac.uk and
Spalding
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Study Higher Education on your doorstep at a You will find a huge range of support services at
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Stay near, Why choose
Art and design
Most of our course fees
are significantly lower than
go far, pay less! Boston College? those of universities.
Learn while you work, attend
Study Higher Education on your doorstep at a The College’s Higher Education provision was reviewed by the
just one or two days a week.
Quality Assurance Agency which found that it met UK standards
fraction of the cost of going away to university. in all respects. The reviewers noted many areas of good practice,
including the high quality of teaching and learning and the
There are many benefits to studying a University Level course including: approachability of staff.
Tuition fee loans are
• Increased career prospects • Increased confidence
available.
• Potential to lead to higher earnings • Career change
• Improved job opportunities Excellent academic
support.
Open Events Good career progression
opportunities.
Boston Open Events High level of tutor to
student contact.
October 2018 Thursday 11th 5:00pm - 8:00pm
November 2018 Thursday 15th 5:00pm - 8:00pm You can live at home
February 2019 Thursday 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm
while you study reducing
your living costs.
June 2019 Saturday 22nd 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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apply now May 2019 Tuesday 14th 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Facilities and
SAM NEWSOM CENTRE PETER PAINE PERFORMANCE
CENTRE
Music and Performing Arts
students are based at our Here you will find updated
College Life
dedicated centre, where facilities, including four football
facilities include DJ suites, pitches, a gym, sports field,
recording studios equipped sports hall, multi-use games
with Cubase SX, FL Studio 11, area, dance studio, AstroTurf,
Ableton Live, the latest VST changing rooms and café.
instruments and samplers,
You will find lots of photos and videos of the HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY SALONS an ICT suite and an
facilities on our website, or better still, come and IN BOSTON AND SPALDING incredible auditorium
famed for its acoustics.
have a look for yourself at one of our Open Treat yourself without breaking the bank!
Events – see page 2 for dates. Treatments offered by our Level 2 and 3 students
include: cut and blow dry, restyle, gents cut, SWIMMING POOL UNIVERSITY CENTRE
beard trim, colouring, brows, lashes, manicures,
FREE swimming for Boston For the use of our University Level
pedicures, facials, massages and lots more.
College students, Monday to students and equipped with
Visit the Style Academy page on our website for
Friday, at the Geoff Moulder classrooms, IT facilities and a
a full price list and information on how to book
Leisure Complex. coffee shop.
your appointment, or pop in to the salon.
LIBRARY COMPUTING LABS
Our modern, spacious Refurbished labs with excellent
library is a bright, relaxing facilities and equipment
space equipped with including a Gaming Simulator,
computers, a full reading Oculus Rift VR, Networking and
HALLS OF RESIDENCE list of books for all courses, Systems Software and Web
access to over 300 journals Design Software.
NEW FOR There are 100 single study-bedrooms with a choice and a silent study room.
SEPTEMBER of self-catering or catered accommodation.
2019! There is secure, on-site parking during the night HUNGRY? THIRSTY? SPALDING COLLEGE
and booking options are flexible so you can book
The University Centre has its Our Spalding campus is located
ENGINEERING, one night or one year, depending on your needs.
own coffee shop serving drinks, in the centre of the town
Rates start from £15 per night.
MANUFACTURING AND For more information please email Sue Hill,
snacks and light lunches, or and provides large, modern
head down to the Rochford classrooms and computer suites.
TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Accommodation Officer, sue-h@boston.ac.uk building where you’ll find a
The Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Centre is diner, deli, food court, coffee
planned to open for September 2019. Facilities will include shop and fine-dining restaurant
ENTERPRISE ZONE – all offering plenty of choice for
an innovation hub, two workshops that will provide space for
traditional and modern design, maintenance and manufacturing A dedicated space where you can access study fuel!
techniques, an electronics laboratory, CAD/CAM suite, three support and learning to enhance your
classrooms, changing rooms and a break-out space for learners. employability skills, experience the world of work
and gain vital knowledge to help you to set up
your own business.
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Progression Courses NEW FOR
Art and design
2019/20
and Success IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
WHAT IS AN HNC/HND? HNC LEVEL 4
The Pearson BTEC HNC Level 4 and HND Level 5 courses are work-related qualifications
Our HNCs, HNDs and Foundation “I’m currently assisting the SENCO in a
secondary school. The experience I gained for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment
CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
HND LEVEL 5
Degrees have a proven track record on the Foundation Degree was invaluable. and seeking career development opportunities.
The excellent standard of teaching, high ART & DESIGN
of helping our students to successfully expectations, professional advice, role (FASHION & TEXTILES PATHWAY)
The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals is to develop students as professional,
progress and achieve their dream modelling and tutor style has given me the
self-reflecting individuals that are able to meet the demands of employers and adapt
HNC LEVEL 4
solid foundation I needed to progress through
careers with higher salaries. to a Level 7 Post Graduate qualification.” to a constantly changing world. ART & DESIGN
(FASHION & TEXTILES PATHWAY)
Karen Coulson, 43 HND LEVEL 5
“When I had completed my Level 3 The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career
Travel and Tourism course at Boston Professional Studies (Education) FdA
prospects of those who undertake them. The qualifications have been designed to ART & DESIGN
College I got a job working in Thomas (GRAPHIC DESIGN PATHWAY)
meet the needs of the respective industries. The focused HNC and HND curriculum
Cook but I wanted to progress to a HNC LEVEL 4
higher level. I decided to return to Boston prepares students for further degree level studies or working in the industry.
College and achieved my Level 5 Travel “The Sport HND course involved two days ART & DESIGN
and Tourism Management HND at the a week attendance, which gave me the FULL COURSE INFORMATION FINANCIAL SUPPORT (GRAPHIC DESIGN PATHWAY)
University Centre. The HND course was chance to earn money, increase my coaching HND LEVEL 5
experience and generate contacts in the Please check our website, You can apply for a student loan to cover
very convenient as I have a young son,
so being able to study at that level locally industry, alongside achieving my qualification. www.boston.ac.uk for the most the costs of course fees. You may also Please visit our website
was perfect for me. This enabled me to I now run my own sports academy business, up-to-date, detailed information, be able to apply for various grants and www.boston.ac.uk
enrol on the final year of the BA (Hons) working with lots of local primary schools, and for full course information.
I employ my own staff.”
fees and entry requirements. loans to support your learning. Specific
International Tourism Management at the
University of Lincoln.
advice regarding student loans and other
Daniel Johnson, 25 FEES benefits can be obtained from
Ashleigh Herbert, 25 Sport and Exercise Sciences HND All fees are subject to change. International www.gov.uk/student-finance
Travel and Tourism Management HND and EU Students, please contact the
“If it wasn’t for the HND course at Boston International Office on +44 (0)1205 313212 There is also an array of additional
College’s University Centre, I definitely wouldn’t or enquiry@boston.ac.uk for details financial support available including:
have got my Degree in Computer Science on fees. • Maintenance Loans
because I didn’t want to go away to university.
• Disabled Students’ Allowance
My friends from the HND course had applied to NEED HELP?
do a top-up year at De Montfort University so I • Adult Dependants’ Grant
apply now decided to go for it, and I’m pleased I did. I’m The Careers Team based in College can • Parents’ Learning Allowance
now working in a graduate job in Computing.” assist your application. Please contact them • Childcare Grant
Adam Robertson, 24 via the Information Line on 01205 313218.
Computing HND
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Art and Design HNC Level 4 Art and Design HND Level 5
Art and design
Art and design
Full Time Course Overview You will have access to Boston College’s Course Overview You will have access to Boston College’s Full Time
art and design facilities and equipment Art and Design facilities and equipment
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Art and which include, printmaking, paper making, The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Art and which include, printmaking, paper making,
Location Design provides a specialist programme of drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles and Design is a work-related qualification drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles and Location
Boston study that covers the technical knowledge, fashion, photography, Apple Mac computers for students taking their first steps into fashion, photography, Apple Mac computers Boston
understanding and practical skills relevant and industry standard software, digital SLR employment, or for those already and industry standard software, digital SLR
to careers in the art and design sector. The cameras, iPads, film making, photography in employment and seeking career cameras, iPads, film making, photography
Duration purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Art and development opportunities. The purpose of Duration
studio, darkroom, TV studio, library, art shop, studio, darkroom, TV studio, library, art shop,
1 Year Design is to develop you as a professional, studio space and computer suites. Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Art and studio space and computer suites. 2 Years
self-reflecting individual able to meet the Design is to develop students as professional,
Attendance demands of employers in the creative Entry Qualifications self-reflecting individuals able to meet the Entry Qualifications Attendance
industries and adapt to a constantly demands of employers in the creative
2 days a week changing world. Merit or Distinction at Level 3 in a related industries sector and adapt to a constantly Merit or Distinction at Level 3 in a related 2 days a week
plus 60 independent subject, or Access to HE qualification, or an changing world. subject, or Access to HE qualification, or an plus 60 independent
The course has been designed to meet the A level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS A level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS
study hours per unit needs of the contemporary creative industries. points) in related subjects. The course has been designed to meet the points) in related subjects. You will also need study hours per unit
This dynamic and rapidly changing sector of needs of the contemporary creative industries. to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade
the global economy covers a wide range of You will also need to have GCSEs in English This dynamic and rapidly changing sector of
Fees and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or
4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 Fees
subjects, including those of art and design. the global economy covers a wide range of and/or minimum IELTS score of 6.
£5550 per year Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS subjects, including those of art and design. The
£5550 per year
What will I do? score of 6. pathways of this qualification are intended to Individual cases will be considered, as well
Validated By provide students with opportunities to explore as relevant work experience will also be Validated By
The Art and Design HNC Level 4 is made up Individual cases will be considered, as well taken in to consideration if you fall outside
Pearson as relevant work experience, which will also the creative industries through a focused Pearson
of four standard mandatory units, as well of any of the above entry qualifications. If
be taken in to consideration if you fall outside curriculum that prepares them for further
as two mandatory units from your chosen you are concerned about the above entry
of any of the above entry qualifications. If degree level studies or working in the industry.
‘specialist pathway’. You will also study two requirements, an alternative course available
chosen optional units that can be discussed you are concerned about the above entry
requirements an alternative course available
What will I do? is the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design.
with your tutor to suit your preferred pathway.
Standard mandatory units for Level 4 include:
is the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design. During the Art and Design HND Level 5 How will I be assessed?
the core units you will study are:
• Professional Development How will I be assessed? The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
• Professional Practice qualifications are criterion-referenced and
• Contextual Studies The assessment of Pearson BTEC Higher • Applied Practice Collaborative Project you will provide evidence in the form of
• Individual Project (Pearson set unit) National qualifications is criterion-referenced assignments, which are assessed against
• Techniques and Processes and you will provide evidence in the form Plus a mandatory unit from a specialist the unit learning outcomes and
of assignments, which are assessed against pathway: assessment criteria.
Specialist mandatory units for
Level 4 include: the unit learning outcomes and
• Advanced Art Practice Studies • Assignments
assessment criteria.
• Media Practice Plus three chosen optional units that will • Group Work
• Material Practices • Written Assignments • Case Studies
be discussed with your tutor to suit your
• Practical • Course Work
The course is delivered using a balance preferred pathway.
• Presentations
between practical and theory. We include • Work Based Evidence
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e-learning, one-to-one support, events
and speakers.
apply now apply now
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Business HNC Level 4 Business HND Level 5
Business
Business
Full Time / Part Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Entry Qualifications Full Time / Part Time
This Business course has a strong focus on MMP profile on a Business BTEC Level 3 This Business course will build on from previous MMP profile on a Business BTEC Level 3
Location the skills, concepts and tools needed to excel course or a related subject, or an Access HNC study, to further develop your skills for a course or a related subject, or an Access Location
Spalding in this sector. You will study the knowledge to HE qualification (minimum 80 new range of administrative and management to HE qualification (minimum 80 new Boston
around business practices, as well as UCAS points). You will also need a Level 2 positions in this sector, with a focus on UCAS points). You will also need a Level 2
understand and implement the processes qualification or above in English and Maths operational management. You will learn qualification or above in English and Maths
Duration and skills required for a range of employment (e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills) and/or about strategic practices, and broaden (e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills) and/or Duration
Full Time 1 Year opportunities. This course will develop and minimum IELTS score 6. your knowledge on behaviours, of both minimum IELTS score 6. Full Time 2 Years
Part Time 2 Years improve your ability and enable successful organisations and their customers. This course Part Time 4 Years
Individual cases will be considered and Individual cases will be considered and
progression in your future. will continue to develop and improve your
relevant work experience will be taken into relevant work experience will be taken into
ability and prepare you for management
Attendance The course provides an innovative and consideration if you fall outside of any of
positions in your future.
consideration if you fall outside of any of Attendance
creative curriculum, covering core areas these categories. these categories.
Full Time 2 days such as the business environment, business The structure of the programme provides
Full Time 2 days
a week, plus communication and information, marketing How will I be assessed? an innovative and creative curriculum, How will I be assessed? a week, plus
independent study. and human resources – all fundamental The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National covering core areas such as the business The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National independent study.
Part Time 1 day to the success of business organisations. qualifications are criterion-referenced and environment, business communication and qualifications are criterion-referenced and Part Time 1 day
you will provide evidence in the form of information, marketing and human resources you will provide evidence in the form of
a week, plus What will I do? – all fundamental to the success of a week, plus
assignments, which are assessed against assignments, which are assessed against
independent study. The Business HNC is made up of eight units: the unit learning outcomes and business organisations. the unit learning outcomes and
independent study.
assessment criteria. assessment criteria.
• Entrepreneurship What will I do?
Fees • Coursework • Coursework
Fees
• Innovation and Communication The Business HND provides an Operational
Full Time £5550 • Business Environment • Practical Examination - • Practical Examination - Full Time £5550
Management pathway.
per year • Management Operations Presentations and Group Discussions Presentations and Group Discussions per year
Part Time £2775 • Marketing Essentials During the course, you will study: Part Time £2775
• Management Accounts
per year • HRM
• Supply Chain Management per year
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Project
• Customer Behaviour
Validated By The course is taught using a balance • Research Project Validated By
Pearson between practical and theory. We include • Business Strategy Pearson
e-learning, one-to-one support, individual • Operations Management (Double credit)
learning plans, external visits, events • Research Project (Double credit)
and speakers.
The course is delivered using a balance
between practical and theory. We include
e-learning, one-to-one support, individual
learning plans, external visits, events
and speakers.
apply now apply now
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Business BA (Hons) Computing HNC Level 4
Business
Computing
Top-up Level 6
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Each classroom is equipped with computers Full Time
for each student, along with ILT facilities
The Business BA (Hons) Top-up will develop 240 credits, with 120 of these being at Level The key objective of the Pearson Computing including smart boards. You will have access
Location your knowledge and understanding of 5. This may be from an HND or equivalent HNC Level 4 is to equip you with computing to Moodle, which will provide your individual Location
Boston business, and build on what you have studied Level 5 qualification. You will be expected skills, knowledge and the understanding units, including the weekly scheme of work, Boston
previously. You will be able to develop to hold either a Level 5 qualification in necessary to achieve high performance in materials of study and assessment plan.
real world experiences, and in the second business, or have extensive experience the global computing environment, as well as Alongside your theory based studies, you will
Duration semester of the course, you are encouraged within the business sector and hold a Level providing education and training for a range Duration
have the opportunity to go on course related
1 Year to take ownership of your own learning 5 qualification in a different specialist of careers in computing, including network trips that may include team building at PGL 1 Year
through the opportunity to design and subject area. The original copy of the Level 5 engineering, software engineering, data or Peter Paine Performance Centre, the British
manage your own business-related projects. qualification will need to be seen as part of analytics, security, intelligent systems and
Attendance Museum of Computing and EGX Rezzed Attendance
The projects will be focused on an area of the entry criteria. Students from the EU need applications development. Games event in London.
12 hours a week, interest of you or your employer. to have the basic requirement of IELTS Level 2 days a week,
The course will also allow you to develop
plus 140 hours of The course focuses on preparing you for
6.0 or be able to evidence the equivalent, for
the skills necessary to fault find and problem
Entry Qualifications plus 60 hours
independent undergraduate degree level. independent study
the world of work. The modules within the solve in a timely, professional manner, MMP profile on a Computing Level 3 course
learning programme will require a critical exploration of For students outside the EU, academic reflecting on your work and contributing to the or a related subject, or an Access to HE per unit
international entrepreneurship and enterprise, qualifications are assessed on an individual development of the process and environment qualification (minimum 80 new UCAS points).
enterprise risk management, leadership for basis by the Admissions Team and the you operate within. You will also need to have GCSEs in English
Fees a changing work and organisational culture, subject area’s Academic Co-ordinator.
Fees
and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or
£5995 per year design and development. Academic qualifications are equated to What will I do? Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS £5550 per year
UK entry requirements using the UK NARIC This Level 4 Computing HNC is made up of six score of 6.
Validated By What will I do? qualifications database to ensure academic core units and two specialist units. Validated By
quality. Students must also meet the minimum Individual cases will be considered, as well
Bishop Grosseteste During the Business BA (Hons) top-up
English language requirement which is IELTS Core units for Level 4 include: as relevant work experience will also be Pearson
qualification, you will study five mandatory taken in to consideration if you fall outside
University modules, and they will be taught through
6.0, or be able to evidence the equivalent,
• Programming any of the above entry qualifications. If
This qualification is awarded by Bishop for undergraduate degree level.
Grosseteste University and delivered by lectures, seminars and 1-1 tutorials. • Networking you are concerned about the above entry
Boston College.
How will I be assessed? • Professional Practice requirements alternative courses available
• International Entrepreneurship
• Database Design and Development are the Access to HE.
• Organisational Psychology and Sociology • Written Assignments • Security
• Business Strategy and Risk Management
• Leadership for a Changing World
• Presentations • Managing a Successful Computing Project How will I be assessed?
• Projects
• Developing Mastery Specialist units could include: The assessment of Pearson BTEC Higher
(Project Based Learning) National qualifications is criterion-referenced
• Software Development Lifecycles
and you will provide evidence in the form of
You will be expected to undertake 240 hours • Website Design and Development
assignments which are assessed against
within a placement throughout the duration
The course is delivered using a balance the unit learning outcomes and
of the course. The placement hours support
between practical and theory. We include assessment criteria.
the project based learning module. You
can use your own place of employment, e-learning, one-to-one support, events and
• Written Assignments
or the College can support you to find a speakers. You will have access to a
• Practical
suitable placement. well-equipped hardware and networking lab.
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Computing HND Level 5 Professional Studies
Computing
Early Years
(Early Childhood) FdA
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Within the second year (Level 5) Full Time
you will study:
The Pearson BTEC Computing HND Level 5 Computing HNC Level 4. This Professional Studies (Early Childhood)
Location builds on the knowledge learnt at HNC, by Foundation Degree is intended for adults • Supporting Learning in the Early Years Location
Boston providing greater breadth and specialisation. How will I be assessed? working, volunteering or leading practice • Inclusion Boston
The structure of the programme provides within a range of early years settings. The • Rights of the Child
The assessment of Pearson BTEC Higher • Practitioner Research
an innovative and creative curriculum that work-based degree is a combination of
Duration will prepare you for employment in the IT
National qualifications is criterion-referenced
practice-based learning and college-based Duration
and you will provide evidence in the form You must have a minimum of 12 hours
2 Years sector. A key advantage of the course is that of assignments, which are assessed against sessions, which run once a week, so that per week in a setting - accumulating to
2 Years
it allows flexible progression onto a Degree in the unit learning outcomes and you are able to continue in employment 360 hours per year of study in a relevant role,
Computing or employment. throughout the course. The degree is designed
Attendance assessment criteria. either as an employee or a volunteer. Tutors Attendance
to improve and develop your personal and employ a range of teaching strategies that
2 days a week, plus What will I do? • Written Assignments professional communication skills, allows 1 day a week, plus
include interactive lectures, seminars, and
independent study To achieve the Computing HND you will be
you to professionalise your approach and tutorials. Moodle is used extensively to share 12 hours in practice,
further your personal growth. The course and module materials and directed reading to plus independent
required to study eight units, which includes
pathway for early childhood is suitable for
Fees one mandatory and seven specialist units.
those working and supporting children in
support assessments. study
£5550 per year Mandatory units include: early years settings. You can progress from this Entry Qualifications
• Computing Research Project
pathway to Honours degree level. Fees
Level 3 qualification in a suitable area. If you
Validated By • Business Intelligence What will I do? do not hold a Level 3 qualification, but can £5950 per year
Pearson You will also study five optional units at Level 5 evidence significant experience this may
You will study at our dedicated University
that will be selected for you. Using a balance Centre. In your first year, you will examine
also be accepted. Typically, a minimum of Validated By
one years’ experience in practice with a
between practical and theory. We include principles of learning as an introduction Bishop Grosseteste
e-learning, one-to-one support, events minimum of two days a week (minimum of
to higher education and investigate the 12 hours per week accumulating to 360 hours University
and speakers. complex relationship between guidance, This qualification is awarded by Bishop
per year of study) in a relevant role, either as Grosseteste University and delivered by
practice and meeting individual needs. an employee or a volunteer is also required. Boston College.
You will explore your role within your Written support from the head teacher/
chosen sector to support your professional workplace manager in which the applicant
formation and modules covering works or volunteers is required. All applicants
inter-agency working, children’s development will have an interview whereby experience
and social interactions that will support your and qualifications can be explored.
practice knowledge.
Within the first year (Level 4) you will study: How will I be assessed?
• Tools for Learning A range of assessments are included in the
• The Individual in Society programme such as:
• Philosophies Policy and Provision • Assignments
• Collaborative Practice • Portfolios
• Case Studies
Images are for illustrative purposes only.
• Research Reports Images are for illustrative purposes only.
• Oral Assessments including Group
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Engineering HNC Level 4 Engineering HND Level 5
Engineering
Engineering
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Entry Qualifications Full Time
The Pearson BTEC Engineering HNC Level 4 MMP profile on an Engineering BTEC Level The aim of the Pearson BTEC Engineering Successful completion of Engineering
Location (General Engineering) provides a specialist 3 course or a related subject, or an A level HND Level 5 is to develop students so that HNC Level 4. Location
Boston programme of study that covers the technical equivalent, or an Access to HE qualification they have the skills and knowledge needed Boston
knowledge, understanding and practical skills (minimum 80 new UCAS points). You will also to work within this sector and enhance their How will I be assessed?
relevant to careers in the Engineering sector. need a Level 2 qualification or above in employment opportunities. The HND aims to
Duration This course will prepare you for employment English and Maths (e.g. GCSE or Functional equip students with the essential qualities of
The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National Duration
qualifications are criterion-referenced
1 Year in the Engineering sector. Skills) and/or minimum IELTS score 6. an engineer- for example working effectively and you will provide evidence in the form
2 Years
as a team, solving problems, and having an of assignments, which are assessed against
What will I do? Individual cases will be considered if you
awareness of costs and sustainability.
Attendance fall outside any of these categories. the unit learning outcomes and Attendance
2 days a week, plus The Engineering HNC course is made up assessment criteria. 2 days a week, plus
What will I do?
of eight units: four mandatory and four How will I be assessed?
independent study optional units. The course is made up from mandatory
• Coursework independent study
The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National • Practical Examination -
and optional units including:
The four mandatory units include: qualifications are criterion-referenced and Presentations and Group Discussions
Fees you will provide evidence in the form of • Research Project
Fees
£5550 per year • Engineering Design assignments, which are assessed against • Professional Engineering Management £5550 per year
• Engineering Maths the unit learning outcomes and • Further Mathematics
• Engineering Science assessment criteria. • Lean Manufacturing
Validated By • Core Managing a Professional Validated By
• Sustainability
Pearson Engineering Project (Pearson-set) • Coursework
• Advanced Mechanical Principles Pearson
• Practical Examination -
The four optional units could include: Presentations and Group Discussions The course is taught between practical and
• Materials, Properties and Testing theory sessions, including e-learning, one-
• Engineering Management to-one support, individual learning plans,
• Maintenance Engineering external visits, events and speakers. The
• Mechanical Principles course will be taught in the new purpose
built engineering centre.
The course is taught using a balance
between practical and theory, including
e-learning, one-to-one support, individual
learning plans, external visits, events
and speakers.
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Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Entry Qualifications Full Time
The Pearson BTEC Healthcare Practice HNC MMP profile (minimum 80 new UCAS points) The Pearson BTEC Healthcare Practice HND Successful completion of HNC Level 4.
Location Level 4 provides a specialist programme of other related level qualifications such as an Level 5 consists of the HNC Level 4 plus Location
Spalding study that covers the technical knowledge, Access to Higher Education diploma are an additional 120 credits at Level 5 How will I be assessed? Spalding
understanding and practical skills relevant to also accepted. You will also need a GCSE delivered via one of the four corresponding The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
careers in the health and social care sector. grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, or specialist pathways.
Duration This is a work-related qualification for students Functional Skills equivalent, and/or minimum
qualifications are criterion-referenced and Duration
The specialist pathways are: you will provide evidence in the form of
1 Year taking their first steps into employment, or for IELTS score 6. assignments, which are assessed against
2 Years
those already in employment and seeking • Public Health the unit learning outcomes and
Individual cases will be considered if you fall
Attendance career development opportunities. • Health Care Management assessment criteria. Attendance
outside any of these categories.
• Health Care Practitioner
2 days a week, plus What will I do? • Nursing • Written Assignments 2 days a week, plus
How will I be assessed?
independent study, The course is made up of four core units and
independent study
and work placement three specialist units.
The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National What will I do?
qualifications are criterion-referenced and
Core units: you will provide evidence in the form of
A mixture of core and mandatory units Fees
Fees depending on the pathway undertaken. £5550 per year
assignments, which are assessed against
• Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health
£5550 per year and Social Care
the unit learning outcomes and Core units consist of:
assessment criteria. Validated By
• Demonstrating Professional Principles and • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health
Validated By Values in Health and Social Care Practice and Social Care Pearson
Pearson • Supporting the Individual Journey Through • Professional Principles and Values
Integrated Health and Social Care • Supporting the Individual Journey Through
• Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice Integrated Health and Social Care
• Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
Specialist Units:
• Effective Reporting and Record Keeping in
Health and Social Care Services
• Supporting Dementia Care
• Addressing Health Inequalities
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Music
Music
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Entry Qualifications Full Time
The Pearson BTEC Music HNC Level 4 is MMP profile on the RSL Level 3 course The Pearson BTEC Music HND Level 5 is MMP profile on the RSL Level 3 course
Location designed for those who wish to gain a music or a related subject, or an Access to HE a two year programme with the first year or a related subject, or an Access to HE Location
Boston qualification to further their career aspirations qualification (minimum 80 new UCAS points). containing the same modules as the HNC. qualification (minimum 80 new UCAS points). Boston
in the creative industries, or prepare them for You will also need a Level 2 qualification or The second year provides greater breadth You will also need a Level 2 qualification or
further training or higher education. This is a above in English and Maths (e.g. GCSE and specialisation. above in English and Maths (e.g. GCSE or
Duration vocational qualification designed to develop or Functional Skills) and/or minimum IELTS Functional Skills) and/or minimum IELTS Duration
1 Year This course is designed for those who wish 2 Years
theoretical knowledge and apply it into a score 6. score 6.
to gain a music qualification to further their
practical setting to progress into one of the
Individual cases will be considered and career aspirations in the creative industries, Individual cases will be considered and
Attendance fastest growing sectors in the UK. Attendance
please note relevant work experience will or prepare them for further training or please note relevant work experience will
2 days a week, plus What will I do? also be taken into consideration if you fall higher education. also be taken in to consideration if you fall 2 days a week, plus
outside of any of these categories. outside of any of these categories. The HND
18 hours a week You will attend Boston College’s Sam This is a vocational qualification that will
can also be studied as a one year top-up if
independent study
independent study Newsom Centre. During the course you How will I be assessed? develop your theoretical knowledge and
you already hold a relevant HNC.
apply it into a practical setting to progress into
will study a range of units including:
The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
Fees
one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. How will I be assessed?
Fees • The Music Industry (Core) qualifications are criterion-referenced and £5550 per year
£5550 per year • Marketing and Promotion for Musicians you will provide evidence in the form of What will I do? The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
(Core) assignments which are assessed against qualifications are criterion-referenced and Validated By
You will attend Boston College’s Sam
• Professional Development the unit learning outcomes and you will provide evidence in the form of
Validated By assessment criteria.
Newsom Centre. During the course you
assignments, which are assessed against Pearson
• Song Writing will study a range of units including:
Pearson • Music Copyright the unit learning outcomes and
• Coursework Assignments
• Sound Engineering Fundamentals • Creative Research Project assessment criteria.
• Practical Examination – Presentations,
• Recording Technology • Music and Brands
Practical Individual and Group Work • Coursework Assignments
• Arranging and Mixing • Artist Management
• Practical Examination – Presentations,
• Getting the Right Deals
Varied teaching strategies and learning Practical Individual and Group Work
• A range of Other Vocational Units to
environments are used which include be confirmed
classrooms, rehearsal rooms, recording
studios, a large recital hall, production You will study a range of units covering
studios, DJ technology rooms and an IT suite. performance, production and the music
The College also has links with a variety of business during the course, as well as setting
local music venues. During the course, you up your own creative business.
will be required to set up and organise a
Varied teaching strategies and learning
creative business.
environments are used which include
classrooms, rehearsal rooms, recording
studios, a large recital hall, production
studios, DJ technology rooms and an IT suite.
The College also has links with a variety
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview You will study a range of units covering Full Time
movement, drama, creative business and
The Pearson BTEC Performing Arts HNC MMP profile on the BTEC Level 3 course The Pearson BTEC Performing Arts HND Level vocal technique, as well as setting up your
Location Level 4 is for those who wish to gain a or a related subject, or an Access to HE 5 is a two year programme with the first year own creative business. Varied teaching Location
Boston performing arts qualification to further their qualification (minimum 80 new UCAS points). containing the same modules as the HNC strategies and learning environments are Boston
career aspirations in the creative industries, You will also need a Level 2 qualification or whilst the second year provides greater used which include classrooms, portable
or prepare them for further training or above in English and Maths (e.g. GCSE breadth and specialisation. The course theatre setups, dance studios and recording
Duration higher education. or Functional Skills) and/or minimum IELTS is designed for those who wish to gain a Duration
studio facilities. The College also has links
1 Year score 6. performing arts qualification to further their with a variety of local performing arts 2 Years
What will I do? career aspirations in the creative industries, venues and businesses.
Individual cases will be considered and
or prepare them for further training or higher
Attendance You will attend Boston College’s Sam please note relevant work experience will Attendance
Newsom Centre. You will study a range of
education. This is a vocational qualification Entry Qualifications
2 days a week, plus also be taken in to consideration if you fall
that will develop your theoretical knowledge 2 days a week, plus
units such as: outside of any of these categories. MMP profile on the RSL Level 3 course
18 hours a week and apply it into a practical setting to independent study
Two Mandatory Units: progress into one of the fastest growing or a related subject, or an Access to HE
independent study How will I be assessed? qualification (minimum 80 new UCAS points).
sectors in the UK.
• The Performing Arts Industry The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National You will also need a Level 2 qualification or Fees
Fees (Pearson-Set core) qualifications are criterion-referenced and What will I do? above in English and Maths (e.g. GCSE £5550 per year
• Professional Development (core) or Functional Skills) and/or minimum IELTS
£5550 per year you will provide evidence in the form of
You will study at Boston College’s Sam
assignments, which are assessed against score 6.
Plus, any six of the following optional units: Newsom Centre. You will study a range of Validated By
the unit learning outcomes and Individual cases will be considered and
Validated By • Commercial Dance 1 assessment criteria.
units such as: Pearson
please note relevant work experience will
Pearson • Jazz Dance 1 • Preparation, Process and Production (core) also be taken into consideration if you fall
• Contemporary Dance 1 • Coursework Assignments
• Site Specific Performance outside of any of these categories. The HND
• Choreography 1 • Practical Examination – Presentations,
• Popular Entertainment can also be studied as a one year top-up if
• Acting 1 Practical Individual and Group Work
• Small Scale Tour you already hold a relevant HNC.
• Movement for the Actors • Work Based Experience
• Devising Theatre and Performance
Plus, any three of the following optional units:
How will I be assessed?
• Singing 1
• Ensemble Singing The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
• Music Theatre Performance
• Vocal Repertoire qualifications are criterion-referenced and
• Acting for Microphone
you will provide evidence in the form of
Varied teaching strategies and learning • Music Performance Skills
assignments, which are assessed against
environments are used which include • Jazz Dance Development and Analysis
the unit learning outcomes and
classrooms, portable theatre setups, dance • Historical Context in Performing Arts
assessment criteria.
studios and recording studio facilities. The • Contemporary Dance Technique
College also has links with a variety of local and Performance • Coursework Assignments
performing arts venues and businesses. You • Practical Examination – Presentations,
will also be required to set up and organise Practical Individual and Group Work
a creative business during the course.
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Photography
Photography
(Photography Pathway) HNC Level 4 (Photography Pathway) HND Level 5
Full Time Course Overview making facilities, darkroom, library, art shop, Course Overview Entry Qualifications Full Time
studio space and computer suites. Alongside
The purpose of the Pearson Art and Design your theory based studies, you will also take The Pearson Art and Design (Photography Merit or Distinction at Level 3 in a related
Location (Photography Pathway) HNC Level 4 is to part in work experience with both local and Pathway) HND Level 5 is a specialist subject, or Access to HE qualification, or an Location
Boston develop you as a professional, self-reflecting national companies. programme of study that covers the technical A level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS Boston
individual able to meet the demands of knowledge, understanding and practical skills points) in related subjects. You will also need
employers in the creative industries and adapt Entry Qualifications relevant to careers in the photography sector. to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade
Duration to a constantly changing world. The purpose of the course is to develop you as 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 Duration
1 Year Merit or Distinction at Level 3 in a related a professional, self-reflecting individual able and/or minimum IELTS score of 6. 2 Years
What will I do? subject, or Access to HE qualification, or an to meet the demands of employers in the
A level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS Individual cases will be considered, as well
creative industries and adapt to a constantly
Attendance The course is made up of four core units, points) in related subjects. You will also need as relevant work experience will also be Attendance
changing world.
2 days a week, and four specialist units. The focus of the to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade taken in to consideration if you fall outside 2 days a week,
course will be to explore the contemporary 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 What will I do? of any of the above entry qualifications. If
plus 60 hours photographic landscape alongside you are concerned about the above entry
plus 60 hours
and/or minimum IELTS score of 6.
independent study developing practical knowledge and ability. The Art and Design (Photography Pathway) requirements alternative courses available independent study
per unit Individual cases will be considered, as well HND Level 5 is made up of the following are the Level 3 Diploma in Photography or per unit
Standard mandatory units for Level 4 include: as relevant work experience will also be mandatory core units: Art and Design.
• Professional Development taken in to consideration if you fall outside
Fees • Contextual Studies of any of the above entry qualifications. If • Professional Development
How will I be assessed? Fees
• Contextual Studies
£5550 per year • Individual Project (Pearson set unit) you are concerned about the above entry £5550 per year
requirements alternative courses available • Individual Project (Pearson-set) The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
• Techniques and Processes • Techniques and Processes qualifications are criterion-referenced and
are the Level 3 Diploma in Photography or
Validated By Specialist units for Level 4 include: Art and Design. you will provide evidence in the form of Validated By
Plus two mandatory units from a
Pearson assignments which are assessed against Pearson
• Lighting in Photography specialist pathway:
How will I be assessed? the unit learning outcomes and
• Photographic Practices • Lighting for Photography assessment criteria.
• Darkroom Techniques The assessment of Pearson BTEC Higher
• Photographic Practices
• Communication in Art and Design National qualifications is criterion-referenced • Group Work
and you will provide evidence in the form of Plus two chosen optional units that can • Case Studies
The course is delivered using a balance written assignments and practical which are be discussed with your tutor to suit your • Coursework
between practical and theory. We include assessed against the unit learning outcomes preferred pathway. • Presentations and Work-based Evidence
e-learning, one-to-one support, events and assessment criteria.
and speakers. You will have access to Boston College’s
• Practical Assessment photography facilities including;
You will have access to Boston College’s • Academic Assignments a photography classroom, two photography
photography facilities including; a studios equipped with Bowen’s lighting,
photography classroom, two photography Apple Mac computers with industry standard
studios equipped with Bowen’s lighting, software, digital SLR cameras, alternative
Apple Mac computers with industry standard processes suite, medium format camera,
software installed, digital SLR cameras, large format cameras, iPads, film making
alternative processes suite, medium format facilities, darkroom, library, art shop, studio
camera, large format cameras, iPads, film space and computer suites.
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Sport
Sport
HNC Level 4 HND Level 5
Full Time Course Overview Entry Qualifications Course Overview Entry Qualifications Full Time
The Pearson Sport and Exercise Sciences MMP profile on the BTEC Level 3 course or a The Pearson Sport and Exercise Sciences MMP profile on the BTEC Level 3 course or
Location HNC Level 4 is designed for students who wish related subject OR 2Cs and 1D at A level, or HND Level 5 builds on the knowledge learnt a related subject OR 2Cs and 1D at A level, Location
Boston to gain a sports qualification to further their an Access to HE qualification (minimum 80 at HNC, by providing greater breadth and or an Access to HE qualification (minimum 80 Boston
career aspirations in the sports and leisure new UCAS points). You will also need a Level specialisation. The course is designed new UCAS points). You will also need a Level
industries, or prepare them for further training 2 qualification or above in English and Maths for students who wish to gain a sports 2 qualification or above in English and Maths
Duration or higher education. This is a vocational (e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills). qualification to further their career aspirations (e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills). Duration
1 Year qualification designed to develop theoretical in the sports and leisure industries, or prepare 2 Years
Individual cases will be considered and Individual cases will be considered and
knowledge and apply it into a practical setting them for further training or Higher Education.
please note relevant work experience will please note relevant work experience will be
to progress into this rapidly increasing industry This is a vocational qualification designed to
Attendance also be taken in to consideration if you fall taken into consideration if you fall outside of Attendance
of sport and exercise science. develop theoretical knowledge and apply
2 days a week, plus outside of any of these categories.
it into a practical setting to progress into
any of these categories. 2 days a week, plus
independent study What will I do? How will I be assessed? this rapidly increasing industry of sport and How will I be assessed? independent study
exercise science.
You will attend Boston College’s Peter Paine
The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National The assessment of Pearson’s Higher National
Fees Performance Centre. During the Sport and
qualifications are criterion-referenced and What will I do? qualifications are criterion-referenced and
Fees
£5550 per year Exercise Sciences HNC, you will study a range £5550 per year
you will provide evidence in the form of you will provide evidence in the form of
of units including: You will attend Boston College’s Peter Paine
assignments, which are assessed against assignments, which are assessed against
Performance Centre. During the Sport and
Validated By • Anatomy and Physiology the unit learning outcomes and the unit learning outcomes and Validated By
Exercise Sciences HND, you will study a range
• Fundamentals of Sport and assessment criteria. assessment criteria.
Pearson Exercise Psychology
of units including: Pearson
• Coursework Assignments • Coursework Assignments
• Professional Skills • Research Project
• Presentations • Presentations
• Nutrition • Advanced Coaching
• Practical Individual and Group Work • Practical Individual and Group Work
• Training and Fitness Testing • Exercise Physiology
• Community Coaching • Psychology for Performance
• Sports Massage • Work Experience
• Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health • Strength and Conditioning for Coaching
• Leadership and Management
Varied teaching strategies and learning
environments are used which include Varied teaching strategies and learning
classrooms, human performance laboratory, environments are used which include
sports field and sports hall. The College also classrooms, human physiology and science
has links with a variety of local laboratories, and sports field and sports hall.
sporting organisations. The College also has links with a variety of
local sporting organisations.
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