PROSPECTUS 2018/19 Hertfordshire Higher Education Consortium - University Foundation Degrees and Extended Degrees - West Herts College
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PROSPECTUS 2018/19
Hertfordshire Higher Education Consortium
University Foundation Degrees
and Extended Degrees
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In partnership with
Your future. Your choice!
Welcome to the Hertfordshire Higher Education
Consortium and a great way to study for a
University of Hertfordshire qualification at your
local college. Whatever you want to achieve and
“ A work experience
opportunity during my first
year led to a full time job. I’m
wherever you’re starting from, we’re here to help,
with an exciting range of courses designed to now studio manager for a
boost your career prospects. London based portrait and
“
We’re a family of four colleges across Hertfordshire: beauty photographer.
• Hertford Regional College
Lucy Brown, Foundation Degree Photography
• North Hertfordshire College
• Oaklands College
• West Herts College
We work in partnership with the University of
Hertfordshire to bring you excellent teaching and
learning, outstanding facilities and great support,
right on your doorstep. Best of all, whichever college
you study at, you could graduate with a University of
Hertfordshire Degree.
Giving you the skills you need
We’ve worked with employers across the region
to shape degrees that give you exactly the skills
you – and they – need. So, whether you’re just
starting your career, climbing the ladder or changing
direction, you’ll gain the skills you need to achieve
your ambitions.
If there’s one thing being a Consortium student
gives you, it’s choice. Choose your goals, choose
your subject, choose your qualification and choose
a bright, prosperous future. Some of our courses
are available at a number of colleges, while others
are unique to just one. Each course description
in this prospectus tells you where the course is
available. If you’ve got any questions or need
some advice just get in touch. You can also visit
our websites or pop along to an open day. Happy
reading and best of luck with your future.
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Contents
The experience... The courses...
Welcome 2 Business Management 20
The best place for me 4
The best place for business 5
Computing Technologies 24
Our colleges 6
The University of Hertfordshire 10
Your kind of courses 11 Creative Enterprise 27
Your student experience 13
Outstanding learning resources 14
Education 34
Supporting you every step of the way 15
Entry requirements 16
Fees and funding 18 Engineering and Science 35
How to apply 19
Get in touch 42
Sport and Leisure 38
Terms and conditions 43
Open days 44
College locations 46 Animal Management 40
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The best place for me
Whatever’s best for you...
Across all of our four colleges you’ll find great
courses, high-quality teaching and fantastic facilities,
not to mention a friendly student community and
staff who’ll support you all the way.
“ It was a real advantage
to be able to study at a
college close to home but
Whatever your starting point… still be a university student –
Our students are from all walks of life, with all sorts I’d never have been able to
of experience and qualifications. “
afford a university qualification
Our courses will suit you if: otherwise.
• You’ve just done your A levels or BTEC National
and you’d like to continue your studies without Foundation Degree graduate.
having to move away from home.
• If it’s been years since you finished your
education and you missed out the first time round. Whatever you need…
• Your employer wants to help you boost your skills. We offer a range of full and part-time study options,
• You’d like to build on your experience with a so you can balance learning with work or family
higher level qualification. commitments. Classes are small, so you’ll receive
plenty of support and your personal tutor will make
Wherever you’re starting from, we’ve got a course sure you get all the advice you need on everything
that will take you where you want to go. from coursework to careers. And if you have
any additional needs and disabilities or special
Whatever your goals… requirements, let us know, so we can support you
• Training for a particular career? throughout your learning.
• Working your way towards a promotion?
• Looking for a completely new direction? Wherever you live…
With colleges across the region, and strong
Whatever brings you to us, we’ll help you achieve transport links, you can live at home while you learn,
your goals. Our stimulating mix of specialist saving money and making life easier.
technical, commercial and creative courses make it
easier to build a great education into a busy life and
lay firm foundations for a rewarding career.
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The best place for business
Develop your people and boost your business
If you’re an employer, the Hertfordshire Higher
Education Consortium offers you a cost-effective
way to improve performance. Our industry-focused
courses help your people develop the skills they
need to make your organisation stronger.
If you’re a business looking for new recruits…
Every course available through the Consortium has
been designed with employment in mind. We work
closely with companies and organisations locally to
find out what they need from their staff, where the
local skill gaps are and what could help them be
more competitive. These insights are built into what
we teach so you can be confident our graduates are
ready for the world of work and will apply their skills
immediately.
If you’re training your team…
Finding the right training for your employees not only
helps develop valued staff into new roles but is also
great for retention. We can help you identify the best
courses for your individual employees or even whole
teams, and advise on balancing their learning with
time at work.
We can help you choose a programme to suit
the needs of your organisation, like our excellent
Foundation Degrees. Respected qualifications
that work hard for you, they’re both academically
rigorous and highly workplace focused.
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Our colleges...
Our colleges...
Hertford Regional College
Hertford Regional College
Hertford Regional College has two campuses:
Ware Campus
London Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9JF
Broxbourne Campus
Turnford, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 6AE
tel +44 (0)1992 411411
fax +44 (0)1992 411650
info@hrc.ac.uk They’re also close to vibrant and historic towns
www.hrc.ac.uk such as Hertford, Ware, Cheshunt and Waltham
Cross. We are within 25 miles of London and the
Major redevelopments at both campuses means Broxbourne Campus is a few miles from junction 25
you can enjoy fantastic new facilities, including: of the M25.
£10.5 million investment in our Ware campus.
Opened in autumn 2015, this will support the Professional, independent careers advice is available
College in responding to the needs identified for the at both campuses, and we maintain excellent
Business and Creative and Digital sector by: partnerships with local employers and industry.
• Creating high-quality flexible studio and workshop
facilities for business-focused creative arts We offer higher education courses in many areas,
courses. including:
• Developing stronger links with employers through • Business Management
sharing of e-learning and physical facilities which • Fine Art
reflect the modern workplace. • Design
• Creating a gallery space for learners and others • Visual Merchandising
to display their work. • Music, Media and Performing Arts
• Business and computer suites throughout, • Early Years
including Apple Mac suites. • Engineering
• WiFi throughout both campuses.
• 140-seater Michael Morpurgo performance We also offer a number of Higher National Certificate
theatre. and Diploma courses and Higher Apprenticeships
• Gym, sports hall and fitness testing centre. to expand the range of higher-level qualifications
• Hairdressing and beauty salons. available to our learners. If you’re returning to study
• Motor vehicle and engineering workshop and don’t have the formal entry qualifications, don’t
equipped to main-dealer standards. worry, we offer a number of Access courses to help
• Training restaurant. you.
• Children, Care & Health Building which replicates
three practical classrooms, nursery suite, care In its most recent QAA inspection, the college
suite and garden area, and benefits from being obtained an excellent outcome for all its Higher
next door to a real, working children’s centre. Education programmes, with all aspects meeting
UK expectations.
The campuses are six miles apart on the A10 and
are easily accessible by road, bus and rail. You can read the full QAA report at:
www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews-and-reports
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Our colleges...
Our colleges...
North Hertfordshire College
North Hertfordshire College has three main
campuses:
Stevenage Campus
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA
Engineering & Construction Campus
1-3 Fulton Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AF
Hitchin Campus
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD
tel +44 (0)1462 424242
enquiries@nhc.ac.uk Our Hitchin Campus offers an exciting, modern
www.nhc.ac.uk and lively study environment, with state-of-the-art
facilities, including sports facilities.
North Hertfordshire College (NHC) has an
ambition to provide exceptional opportunities Our Stevenage Campus provides a modern, bright
for all its students, communities, employers and and airy venue at which you can study a range
stakeholders. of programmes. It houses highly equipped labs,
including the latest gas chromatography equipment.
NHC, which has more than 30 years’ experience in Our Engineering & Construction Campus at Fulton
Higher Education, offers a mixture of franchised and Close, Stevenage, offers excellent engineering,
directly funded courses which include Extended and motor vehicle and construction facilities.
Foundation Degrees and Higher Apprenticeships.
We offer a range of higher education courses
To support employment and career aspirations, including:
NHC has played a major role in the local economy • Business Management
by offering Higher Education (HE) opportunities for • Computing Technologies
students and local employers who wish to develop • Early Years
their workforce. Students come from a range of • Science
diverse backgrounds and learn through a variety of
delivery pedagogies and modes of study. We also have close links with industry and
commerce, making our courses relevant to
In its most recent QAA inspection, NHC obtained employers’ needs. See the college website for more
an excellent outcome for all its Higher Education details.
programmes, with all aspects meeting UK
expectations. You can read the full QAA report at: Throughout your time with us you’ll be encouraged
www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews-and-reports to develop to your full potential, both as an individual
and in your chosen area of study. On all courses,
All campuses have excellent road and rail links you’ll be supported to achieve your career goal by
with the University of Hertfordshire and the rest of a caring and experienced tutorial and pastoral care
the county. Each campus is just a 30 minute train team and have access to a great range of cultural,
journey from London King’s Cross and close to the recreational and support facilities.
A1(M).
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Our colleges...
Our colleges...
Oaklands College
St Albans Campus
Hatfield Road, St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0JA
Welwyn Garden City Campus
The Campus, Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6AH
tel +44 (0)1727 737000
fax +44 (0)1727 737341
info@oaklands.ac.uk • Marketing
www.oaklands.ac.uk • Media Production
• Sports
Oaklands College offers a flexible learning
environment where students can gain the If you want to build on existing qualifications or your
qualifications and skills they need to succeed in their experience at work, we also offer different routes to
chosen career. The College achieved a successful a Higher National Certificate or Diploma and Higher
Higher Education Quality Review in March 2017. Apprenticeships.
Our Higher Education courses have been developed We have particular specialisms in Art and Design,
to meet the needs of local students. Most courses Music and Performing Arts – these programmes
can be studied either full or part-time, meaning are offered on a full-time basis. We also offer part-
studying can fit around the lives of our students, time, day release provision in Civil Engineering,
who may be juggling other commitments, like work Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical
or family life. and Electronic Engineering.
We work closely with employers to make sure we If you haven’t got the grades you need to go straight
are equipping students with the skills they need to to university, we offer an Extended Degree in
flourish in the workplace and stand out from the Engineering. Once you successfully complete this
crowd. initial year, you’ll be able to move on to study for an
Honours Degree at the University of Hertfordshire.
Studying with us means you’ll benefit from our
outstanding facilities, with a fully supportive If you want to study at university but don’t have the
system of tutorial and personal care. You’ll receive qualifications you need, we also offer Access courses
excellent teaching delivered by a dedicated and with the following pathways: Health and Social Care/
experienced team from a wide range of professional Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery and Science. These
backgrounds. bridge the gap between existing qualifications and
those you need to study at degree level.
We offer a range of Foundation Degrees in the
following subjects:
• Accounting
• Animal Management
• Business Management
• Early Years (part-time route only)
• Event Management
• Law
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Our colleges...
Our colleges...
West Herts College
Watford Campus
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 3EZ
tel +44 (0)1923 812345
fax (0)1923 812556
admissions@westherts.ac.uk
www.westherts.ac.uk
At West Herts College, higher education is all about
creative thinking and applying academic expertise to
real life situations. The college was commended by Our highly qualified staff have a wealth of teaching,
QAA (2014) for enhancing higher education student commercial and professional experience, they
learning opportunities. You can read the full QAA work hard to make sure your college experience is
report at: www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews-and-reports exciting and rewarding, allowing you to achieve your
full potential in the widest sense.
In 2017 Higher Education at West Herts College You’ll enjoy the benefits of a personal tutor and
was awarded TEF Gold as part of the Teaching a variety of support services, helping you make
Excellence Framework. This is the highest possible the most of your time with us. Our close links with
rating for colleges and universities. In particular, the employers and industry shape our teaching and
assessment of West Herts College praised the high provide a head start for you as you enter your
proportion of students that continue their studies at chosen profession.
a higher level and progress to skilled employment as
a result of a strong focus on employability through We have a long-standing, well-respected portfolio
highly personalised learning. of higher education courses with a wide range of
Foundation degrees in vocational areas, such as:
We offer high-quality, specialist teaching and a • Business Management
comprehensive network of local employers looking • Computing Technologies
to help you get your first job or the skills you need to • Sports
progress at university. Our campus in Watford offers • Early Years
state-of-the-art, industry-standard facilities to give • Creative Arts including: Media Production,
you the practical skills you need to succeed in your Graphic Design, and Photography
chosen career.
We also offer the Extended Degree in Science. After
These include: successful completion of an initial year at college,
• A dedicated Higher Education Centre for HE you will be able to progress on to an honours
learners programme at the University of Hertfordshire.
• 120-seat performance theatre
• Specialist photographic studios and darkroom In addition, West Herts College offers a number of
• Art and design workshops Higher National Diplomas including: Public Services,
• On-site gym and fitness studio Travel and Tourism Management, Performing Arts,
• Mac and IT suites Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Event
• Industry standard media, music and TV studios Management and Music. We also offer Teacher
• WiFi with laptops and computers across the Training, a range of Professional and Higher
College Apprenticeship courses: visit www.westherts.ac.uk
• Specialist science labs for more information.
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Introducing the university
Introducing the
University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9AB
tel +44 (0)1707 284800
Fax: +44 (0)1707 284870
ask@herts.ac.uk
www.herts.ac.uk
“
As a Consortium student, you’ll have access to the
campuses’ facilities and resources – and of course Taking a Foundation
you’ll have the option of progressing to the University
itself once you successfully complete your course. Degree really opened the door
for me into higher education.
The University of Hertfordshire is a lively, diverse
community of over 27,100 students from all over It seemed the natural choice
the world, united by their ambition, creativity and to go on to the University
entrepreneurial spirit.
of Hertfordshire and get my
“
We are proud to be recognised not only for our Honours degree.
excellent teaching and research, but also for making
employability the focus of everything we do. As a Foundation Degree graduate
result, students enjoy a creative, entrepreneurial
environment, enhanced by close links with
business and the professions, which create exciting We’re based on two campuses in Hatfield each
placement opportunities for our students. equipped with first-class student facilities, including
state-of-the-art, 24/7 Learning Resources Centres
Offering a flexible approach to learning, the and an extensive sports centre. There’s also the
University offers undergraduate and postgraduate Forum, one of the county’s top entertainment
degrees and research opportunities in a wide range venues. It’s home to an impressive 1,500-capacity
of subjects, from Art, Design and Humanities to auditorium, a stylish bar, restaurant and a coffee bar
Business, Health, Engineering and Computing. with free WiFi.
10Your kind of courses
Your kind of courses
Whatever you’d like to study, at whatever level, During your course, you’ll develop a range of
we’ve got lots of exciting courses that lead to practical skills alongside your subject knowledge,
nationally recognised qualifications. such as teamwork, communication, problem
solving, maths and IT and Graduate Attributes
Foundation Degrees such as: social responsibility; respect for others;
You can have the best of both worlds. intellectual depth, breadth and adaptability; learning
and research skills; professionalism; and
A Foundation Degree is a nationally recognised employability – essential for work and future study.
qualification, which is typically studied over two
years full-time; with part-time routes available on Some courses are offered part-time so you can
specific pathways or on day release from your fit them around your other commitments. We’ve
employer. They’re qualifications in their own right. developed our Foundation Degrees by working
On completion of which, you may be able to closely with local industry, employers and
progress to a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) degree by professional bodies, including: Hertfordshire Sports
studying for one or two more years at the University Village, Greenwich Leisure Limited and Cisco. That
of Hertfordshire. means our courses take account of the needs
of the job market, opening up real employment
If you’re unsure whether working or studying will opportunities. Employers can also send their staff
be better for your career prospects, Foundation on our Foundation Degrees to help them develop
Degrees are ideal. They’re highly career-focused their skills.
and developed in consultation with employers
helping you earn while you learn, offered locally,
combining study with large elements of work-based
learning, (a key aspect of Foundation Degrees), to
prepare you for a range of occupations.
11Your kind of courses
You’ll spend an initial year at one of our colleges,
CPD Honours
Professional Postgraduate Degree gaining Graduate Attributes and interpersonal skills
qualification Degrees
Yr 3 such as communication, IT, literacy and numeracy,
Yr 2
Foundation Degrees as well as studying modules relevant to your planned
Yr 1
Extended degree. When you pass your initial year, you will
Degree HND continue on a relevant degree course at the University
Yr 0
of Hertfordshire. Some courses require students to
Advanced Advanced
meet a particular tariff and/or attend an interview.
Level BTEC3 NVQ3 A-level
3 Apprenticeship Diploma
You can study a variety of Honours degrees.
Level BTEC2 Intermediate
2
NVQ2 Apprenticeship Diploma GCSE There’s a great range of degrees to choose from,
including:
Level Young Foundation pre-
1
NVQ1 Apprenticeship Diploma GCSE • Aerospace and Automotive Engineering
• Business
• Biology (including Biochemistry, Biotechnology,
Extended Degrees Human Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular
If you want to study for a degree but your A level or Biology and Pharmacology)
BTEC grades aren’t high enough for you to be able • Dietetics
to enter an Honours Degree directly, an Extended • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Degree could be just what you are looking for. • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Geography
• Maths
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Psychology
• Physics and Astrophysics
• Physiotherapy
• Radiography, and Diagnostic Radiography
• Sports Studies
Extended Degree students often graduate with
excellent degrees, leading to successful careers or
postgraduate study.
Awarding bodies
All our Foundation and Extended Degrees are
validated and awarded by the University of
Hertfordshire.
Guaranteed quality
The courses and facilities at our colleges – and at the
University – are of a very high standard. We’ve been
independently assessed by the Quality Assurance
Agency (QAA), so you can rely on the quality of
everything we offer. To read the QAA’s reports, visit
www.qaa.ac.uk /reviews-and-reports
12Your Student Experience
An exciting and rewarding student experience
Student life’s not all study, study, study… It’s also
a great time to make new friends, try new activities, Facilities include:
discover new interests and have some fun. • 110-station health-and-fitness centre with the
latest equipment.
It’s all happening at The Student Centre • 25m, 8-lane indoor pool, built to national short-
Whilst you’ll find lots of entertainment and plenty course competition standards.
of events at every college, you can also join all • 12-court sports hall with sprung wooden floor
sorts of societies at The Student Centre at the for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball and
University of Hertfordshire. Whether you are into indoor football.
rock climbing, pokemon, or volunteering there • 12m high climbing wall.
are over 100 different societies to get involved • 4-net purpose-built indoor cricket hall. 3 grass
with in the Hertfordshire Students’ Union. As a football pitches and a rugby pitch.
Consortium student – and therefore a University of • 2 floodlit third generation artificial pitches for
Hertfordshire student – you’ll also be able to use the football and rugby.
University Students’ Union’s at its state-of-the-art • A floodlit sand-dressed artificial turf pitch for
entertainment complex, The Forum. hockey.
Find out more at www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk • 2 hard courts for tennis, netball or 5-a-side
football.
Welcome to NUS • 2 squash courts.
When you become a student, you’ll get an NUS • A physiotherapy and sports injury clinic.
(National Union of Students) card. The NUS looks
after the interests of students across the country, At Hertford Regional College, the Broxbourne
and membership also gives you great perks such as Campus has a full-sized sports hall for basketball,
discounts in high street stores and cheaper cinema football, badminton, netball and aerobics, plus a fully
tickets. equipped gym with cardio and resistance training
machines. There’s also easy access to Wodson
All sorts of sports Park Sports Complex from the Ware Campus.
As a Consortium student you can join any of our
sports clubs and make use of our amazing sport The Hitchin Sports Complex at North Hertfordshire
and fitness facilities. There’s everything from football College has a multipurpose sports hall, squash
to archery, whether you’re a complete beginner or a court, fitness suite and floodlit all-weather pitch.
budding pro. Plus, you can use some facilities at Stevenage
Fit4Less during the day for a discounted rate.
You’ll find the Hertfordshire Sports Village
(www.hertssportsvillage.co.uk) on the University’s West Herts College’s ‘street’ has a fully equipped
de Havilland Campus. It’s got some of the best gym that students can use and a health and beauty
university sports facilities in the country and it’s spa open to the public. It’s next door to Watford
open to everyone. It comes highly recommended Leisure Centre where you can use modern facilities
too – Saracens Rugby Club, Arsenal Ladies FC, at a discounted rate.
Badminton England and England Netball all train
at the Sports Village. It was even included in the Oaklands College St Albans Campus has a large
London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide. multisports hall, gym and new floodlit artificial
pitches.
13Outstanding learning resources
Outstanding learning resources
Whichever college you’re at, you’ll have a whole
range of high-quality facilities at your fingertips,
helping you get the most out of your studies and
achieve your goals.
“ Both the college and the
University supported me
throughout my course with
At your college… outstanding learning resources
“
You’ll find all the resources you need for your and dedicated teaching staff.
course, like technology workshops, laboratories, IT
suites, photographic studios and dark rooms, art Julie Foster, Extended Degree graduate.
and craft rooms, and dance and drama studios.
You’ll also have great library and computing
facilities, including: At the University...
• Open-access computer workstations. Hertfordshire is one of the best universities in the UK
• A full range of software plus internet access. for using networked electronic systems to support
• A powerful online library and resources learning.
management system, so you can access books,
journals and electronic resources at all four Our state-of-the-art Learning Resources Centres
colleges and the University. (LRC) are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
• Access to online databases and journals. week during term time. There are 1,600 study places
• Expert staff to help you find everything you need. and 800 computer workstations in the College Lane
• Support and facilities for presenting your Campus LRC and 1,000 study places with computer
coursework. workstations in the de Havilland Campus LRC.
14Supporting you every step of the way
Supporting you every step of the way
As a student you’ll be treated as a mature individual
responsible for your own learning, but you’ll also be
part of a very supportive community, where help
and advice are always at hand…
Personal tutors
Whichever college you choose, you’ll have a
personal tutor who’ll help you settle in, explain
what’s expected of you, monitor your progress and
help you get the support you need to achieve your
goals.
Careers advice
When it comes to making decisions about your
future, you’ll be able to talk to experienced staff on
your campus and at the University, as well as using
library and computer resources.
Counselling and welfare
If you need to talk, we’re here to listen. If you’re
worried about studies, finances, relationships
or other personal matters, you can meet with
our experienced counsellors or welfare officers in
complete confidence.
Accommodation Disabled students
If you live nearby, you’ve got the huge benefit of We’re committed to making sure disabled students
having high-quality courses right on your doorstep, get the most out of student life, and each college
so you can save money by living at home. But, if has a dedicated team responsible for supporting
you’re new to the area or want a place of your own, you with all types of additional learning support
each college can give you information and advice needs. Talk to us as soon as possible so we can
on finding local accommodation. The colleges meet any special requirements you might have. If
don’t have halls of residence, but you can apply for you’re a UK student, we strongly recommend you
accommodation at the University of Hertfordshire. find out if you’re eligible for the Disabled Students’
Allowance.
Childcare
Some of the colleges can help you arrange childcare For more information, visit www.skill.org.uk and
or even contribute to the cost. Talk to your college go.herts.ac.uk/equality
as early as possible to explore the options and book
your child’s place.
15Entry requirements
Entry requirements
All students need to have 48 UCAS points, including GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or
one GCE A Level or equivalent. For IB – 48 points above (Grade C or above if taken prior to 2015)*.
with a minimum of 1 HL subject at grade 4 or See the University of Hertfordshire website:
above (with the remaining points to come from a go.herts.ac.uk/entryrequirements for complete
combination of HL, SL and Core). details.
UCAS Tariff
GCE/VCE Qualifications BTEC Qualifications (QCF) Diploma in Foundation Tariff
(Suite of Qualifications known as Nationals) Studies (Art & Design and Points
Art, Design & Media)
GCE AS/ GCE GCE/ Extended Diploma 90 Credit Subsidiary Certificate
AS VCE A level/ AVCE Diploma Diploma Diploma
AVCE Double
Award Award
D*D*D* 168
D*D*D 160
D*DD 152
DDD 144
DDM 128
A*A* DMM D*D* Distinction 112
A*A D*D 104
AA MMM DD Merit 96
AB 88
D*D* 84
BB MMP DM Pass 80
D*D 78
BC DD 72
CC MPP MM 64
DM 60
A* CD D* 56
A DD PPP MP MM D 48
B DE 40
MP 36
C EE PP M 32
D* 28
D PP D 24
A 20
B E P M 16
C 12
D 10
P 8
E 6
16Entry requirements
Entry requirements
How does the UCAS tariff work? If you’ve already studied at college or university, or
When prospective students come to us, they have you’ve got equivalent work experience, we may be
a huge variety of existing qualifications. The tariff able to award you credit for what you’ve done. As
system establishes equivalences between different a result, you may be exempt from some elements
qualifications, allowing us to make fair comparisons of your course. Please talk to the University or your
between applicants. preferred college.
How do I work out my points total? Minor changes
Find all of your qualifications in the table opposite This prospectus was printed in 2017. The published
and add up your points scores. We count all tariff was correct at the time of printing, however
qualifications within the tariff towards your points tariffs may be subject to minor changes for some
total. Remember you must have passed a full Level courses. For the latest information, visit
3 programme – we can’t just count points from your go.herts.ac.uk/consortium
AS levels! If you can’t see yours in the table, there’s
a more extensive list at www.ucas.com
Just remember you can’t double count the same
or similar qualifications. For example, you can’t
count points for both an A level and an AS level (or a
Scottish Advanced Higher and a Higher) in the same
subject.
What if my qualification isn’t in the tariff?
The tariff makes it easy to see whether you’ve got
the right qualifications to join one of our courses.
It also allows us to keep our entry requirements
flexible, so we can welcome people from all sorts of
educational backgrounds.
Returning to education?
Lots of our students are returning to study after a
break and we’re very supportive of that decision.
We welcome applicants who might have finished
secondary school some years ago and have since
gained life and work experiences relevant to their
course.
17Fees and funding
Fees and funding
Tuition fees Living-cost loans
As a full-time UK or EU student at one of the As well as the loan to cover your tuition fees, full-
Consortium colleges, you don’t have to pay fees time UK undergraduates are eligible for a loan to
upfront. Instead, you’ll be able to apply for a tuition support living costs. The amount you can borrow
fee loan, which you’ll only start paying back once depends on your circumstances and whether you
you’ve finished your studies and are earning at least are living away from home. For more information
£21,000* a year. To find out more, visit visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
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Other forms of financial support
For the 2018-19 academic year, the fee for each If you need any more advice or information on
full-time Foundation Degree at a Consortium college funding, you can talk to the University student
is £6,165 a year. The fee for a one-year full-time services team at your chosen college or the
Extended Degree is £6,165. For more information University, in complete confidence. They’ll be able
about fees, including for part-time students visit to tell you about any additional sources of support
go.herts.ac.uk/fees you may be eligible for. If you think you might need
a student loan to help with your tuition fees or living
If you choose to progress to an honours degree at costs, make sure you apply to Student Finance
the University of Hertfordshire, after your Foundation England well ahead of the start of your course.
degree, your fees for that year will be in line with the Check out www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for
current University fee for your course. all the information.
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18How to apply
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Centre may be able to help. You can contact UCAS
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19Business Management
Foundation Degree
Business Management
This Foundation degree will give you an excellent What are the entry requirements?
grounding in Business Management with 48 points, including one GCE A Level or
an emphasis on personal development and equivalent
employability. The course features a range of IB - 48 points with a minimum of 1 HL subject at
modules covering the core business functions, grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to
introducing marketing, human resources, come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
finance, business organisations and a work-based GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or
learning project with a local employer. All business above (Grade C or above if taken prior to 2015).
students study a common year before choosing
Study route
to continue on a business course or going on to
Full-time 2 years
specialise in their second year.
Part-time 2 years over 3 semesters per year
Which modules will I study? Institution code: H36
First year
UCAS Code: N101
• Accounting for Managers
• Business Law Location
• Developing the Business Professional • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
• Economics for Business • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
• Introduction to Human Resource Management • Oaklands College (Campus code: O)
• Methods and Systems for Business Decisions • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
• Principles of Marketing
Validated by
• Introduction to Research Methods
The University of Hertfordshire
Second year Over the following pages, we’ve outlined the
• Enterprise subjects in which you can specialise in for your
• Exploring Business Ethics second year, and which colleges run each
• Global Business pathway.
• Work Based Learning Project – pathway specific
• Plus modules from your specialism
Why should I study here?
Students choosing the general FdA Business You will develop your existing knowledge to a
Management are advised to take one module from higher level in a supportive environment with
each pathway - Accounting, Human Resources highly experienced staff and excellent employer
Management and Marketing. relationships. Your increased ability to think critically
and reflect on your practice will enable you to further
your career or continued study.
What will the course be like?
You will study work-based learning modules in year
Where will it take me?
one culminating in a work-based learning project
Your Foundation Degree is a standalone
negotiated and agreed with an employer in year
qualification that allows you to progress to a BA
two. You will have the opportunity to attend lectures
(Hons) degree at the University, start your own
by guest speakers from industry, relevant to your
business or start a career within general business
vocational habitus.
management, finance, accounting, marketing,
human resource management, law, tourism or event
management.
20Business Management
Foundation Degree
Business Management with Accounting
This pathway is designed to develop your UCAS code: N1N3
understanding of the role and use of accounting
within business and business decision making. You Institution code: H36
will cover accounting techniques and explore how
to prepare financial statements for different types of Location
business enterprise. Additionally, it will develop your • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
understanding of the role of business in society and • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
develop knowledge of the main functional areas; • Oaklands college (WGC campus)
marketing and human resources. • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
You will gain a specialist knowledge of the main
theories and practices of how organisations are Which modules will I study?
financed, the allocation and management of Modules include all those listed on page 20 plus:
financial resources within companies and the role of • Analysing Financial Information
accounting as a guiding mechanism for managerial • Financial Management
decision-making. • Management Accounting for Business Decisions
Foundation Degree
Business Management with Event Management
On this pathway you will develop an understanding UCAS code: N104
of how to manage events within different areas,
such as sports, tourism, arts and theatre. You will Institution code: H36
examine the importance of incorporating health,
safety and security issues into event planning Location
and design as well as identifying potential risks • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
and proposed solutions. You will also look at the • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
importance of event management within society and • Oaklands College (Campus code: O)
analyse the political, economic and environmental • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
costs and benefits of events.
Which modules will I study?
Modules include all those listed on page 20 plus:
• Event Planning, Design and Community
Engagement
• Exploring the Event Industry
• Risk Management and Security for Events
21Business Management
Foundation Degree
Business Management with Human Resource
Management
This pathway is designed to provide you with a UCAS code: N1N6
basis for entering a career in human resource
management, training or industrial relations, or Institution code: H36
in other employment related fields. Additionally,
you will develop your understanding of the role of Location
business in society and develop knowledge of the • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
main functional areas; accounting and marketing. • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
• West Herts College (Campus code: W)
You will develop an understanding of HR policies
and practices. You will study the disciplines
underlying human resource management and their Which modules will I study?
application. You will also take a broader view of Modules include all those listed on page 20 plus:
issues and trends in employment. You will also be • Organisational Psychology
able to work on a work-based learning project, • Performance Management and Reward
giving you hands-on experience. • Resourcing and Talent Management
Foundation Degree
Business Management with Law
This pathway is designed to give you the skills, UCAS code: N1MC
knowledge and expertise necessary to enter a
career in law. Additionally, it will develop your Institution code: H36
understanding of the role of business in society and
develop knowledge of the main functional areas; Location
accounting, marketing and human resources. • Oaklands College (WGC campus)
• North Hertfordshire College (Stevenage
You will acquire knowledge of UK and European campus)
laws by examining and demonstrating principles of • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
contract and commercial law, and applying them to
business scenarios. You will identify, interpret and
explain standard clauses in business contracts.
Which modules will I study?
Modules include all those listed on page 20 plus:
• Contract and Commercial Law (double module)
• English and European Legal Systems and
Procedures
22Business Management
Foundation Degree
Business Management with Marketing
You will study the principles of marketing and UCAS code: N1N5
marketing communications as well as developing
a strategic awareness of how marketers develop Location
products and services to build a superior value • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
proposition. You will also examine how decisions are • Oaklands College (WGC campus)
made and how they impact the organisation. You will • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
also be able to work on a work based learning project, • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
giving you hands-on experience.
Additionally, you will develop your understanding of Which modules will I study?
the role of business in society and develop knowledge Modules include all those listed on page 20 plus:
of the main functional areas; accounting and human • Marketing Communications
resources. • Marketing Planning
• Product Innovation
Foundation Degree
Business Management with Tourism
On this pathway, you will study tourism and UCAS code: N103
consumer buyer behaviour together with their
implications for segmenting and targeting. Institution code: H36
Additionally, you will examine factors influencing
the nature and spatial distribution of tourism Location
development as well as impacts on the environment. • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
Passenger transportation providers for tourism will • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
also be reviewed. You will also be able to work on • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
a work-based learning project, giving you hands-on
experience.
Which modules will I study?
This programme is designed to provide you with a Modules include all those listed on page 20 plus:
basis for entering a career in tourism. Additionally, • Destination Marketing Research
you will develop your understanding of the role of • Tourism and Development
business in society and develop knowledge of the • Tourism Passenger Transport
main functional areas; marketing, accounting and
human resources.
23Computing Technologies
Foundation Degree
Computing Technologies
This Foundation degree gives you an excellent What are the entry requirements?
grounding in computing, offering a good insight 48 points, including one GCE A Level or
into different programming techniques and an equivalent
understanding of databases and networks in a IB - 48 points with a minimum of 1 HL subject
business environment. You will gain knowledge at grade 4 or above (with the remaining points
of general computing techniques in your first year to come from a combination of HL, SL and
before going on to specialise in your chosen area in Core). GCSE Maths and English Language at
your second year. grade 4 or above (Grade C or above if taken
prior to 2015).
Which modules will I study?
Study route
First year
Full-time 2 years
• Developing the Computing Professional
• Topics in Computer systems Location
• Systems Analysis • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
• Programming Concepts • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
• Designing for the User Experience
Validated by
• Applied Programming
The University of Hertfordshire
• Networking Fundamentals
• Project Management
Over the following pages, we have outlined the
subjects in which you can choose to specialise
Second year
in for your second year.
• Work-Based Learning Project in
Internet System Development,
Software Application or
Advanced Networking Why should I study here?
• Software Development 1 This qualification will prepare you for the world
• Web Programming (HTML, CSS) of work. Your work-based learning module will
• Advanced Networking 1 give you invaluable experience and develop your
• Data Analysis and Design understanding of how computing technologies
• Internet Technologies impact an organisation.
• Web Development & Programming
• Software Development 2 Where will it take me?
• Advanced Networking 2 Your Foundation degree is a standalone
• Mobile Design and Development qualification. From here, you may want to progress
• Object Orientated Programming your studies and take a BSc (Hons) in Computer
• Computing in Business Science at the University of Hertfordshire or move
straight into employment in your specialist area –
What will the course be like? some examples of potential career paths are listed
When you’ve completed your first year, you will under the various specialisms on the next pages.
have the opportunity to specialise in Web Based
Technologies, networks or software development
in your second year. You’ll also be developing your
professional and employability skills.
24Computing Technologies
Foundation Degree
Computing Technologies (Web Based Technologies)
You will gain a basic understanding of the issues UCAS code: I150
that arise when working with digital multimedia
on this pathway, as well as studying the historical Institution code: H36
development of games, educational products
and e-commerce. You’ll also learn how to plan a Location
multimedia project as well as studying aspects of • North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
creating and packaging an entertainment product • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
for market.
Which modules will I study?
• Web Programming
• Web Development and Programming
• Mobile Design and Development
Where will it take me?
When you have finished your Foundation Degree
you will be able to take up employment in a wide
range of roles in the entertainment and multimedia
industries, including animator, game designer,
interactive writer, video producer and web
developer. Alternatively, you may want to progress
your studies and take a BSc (Hons) in Computer
Science at the University of Hertfordshire.
25Computing Technologies
Foundation Degree
Computing Technologies (Networks and
Cyber Security)
If you choose this pathway, you will complete UCAS code: I120
modules that give you an in-depth insight into the
nature of computer networks, as well as experience Institution code: H36
of the practical application of networks and how
they are used within organisations. Location
• North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
Which modules will I study? • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
• Routing, Switching and Security
• Further Routing and Switching
• WAN Protocols and Technologies Alternatively, you may want to progress your studies
and take a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science at the
Where will it take me? University of Hertfordshire.
When you have completed this Foundation Degree,
you’ll be able to take up a wide range of roles,
including network technician, network administrator,
wireless specialist and network security engineer.
Foundation Degree
Computing Technologies (Software
Development)
This course will give you a practical grounding in UCAS code: I310
emerging software development technologies. You
will develop your understanding of these, culminating Institution code: H36
in a practical project where you will extend your
knowledge by fulfilling a project specification. Location
• North Hertfordshire College (Campus code: N)
Which modules will I study? • West Herts College (Campus code: W)
• Software Development 1
• Software Development 2
• Object Orientated Programming Potential roles include software developer, software
engineer, web programmer, systems analyst or
Where will it take me? game developer. Alternatively, you may want to
When you have completed your Foundation Degree progress your studies and take a BSc (Hons) in
you will be prepared for a career developing, Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire.
engineering and producing software. This could be
within a software specialist or within any organisation
that develops and maintains in-house software.
26Creative Enterprise
Foundation Degree
Creative Enterprise
This exciting range of Foundation degrees provides What are the entry requirements?
an excellent grounding in the creative arts and is 48 points, including one GCE A Level or equivalent
perfect for anyone looking to enhance their creative IB - 48 points with a minimum of 1 HL subject at
and technical skills. It incorporates a range of learning grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to
focused on developing your understanding and skills come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
in the creative industries. You will study the same core GCSE Maths at and English Language at grade 4
modules regardless of the specialism you choose but or above (Grade C or above if taken prior to 2015).
your projects, coursework and work-based learning An interview or presentation of portfolio may be
will generally be themed around and developed to suit required
your specific area of interest. Three modules will be
entirely specific to your chosen subject. Validated by
The University of Hertfordshire
Which modules will I study?
First Year Over the following pages, we’ve outlined the areas
• Work-based learning: developing professional in which you can choose to specialise in during
practice and employability skills your studies. The entry requirements are the same
• Historical and contemporary context for all of these courses.
• Creative languages
• Creative problem solving
• Creative vocational practice*
Second Year
• Work-based learning project: professional
practice
• Contextual studies
• Cultural and ethical debate
• Portfolio development*
• Final major project*
*these modules, accounting for over one third of the
course, will be specific to your chosen subject.
Why should I study here?
You will gain valuable experience through the
presentation of your final year project, be it a
screening or exhibition. It’s the perfect opportunity
to build up your industry contacts as you show off
your skills and showcase your work to distinguished
guests and the local press.
Where will it take me?
Your Foundation degree is a standalone qualification
which will prepare you for a broad range of roles in
the creative industries. If you’d prefer to continue
your studies, you can progress to an appropriate
Honours degree either at the University of
Hertfordshire or at another institution.
27Creative Enterprise
Foundation Degree
Fashion and Textiles
This course allows you to explore a variety UCAS code: W232
of techniques and skills associated with the
fashion and textile industry including printed and Institution code: H36
constructed textile techniques, and associated
processes and technologies. Location
• West Herts College (Campus code: W)
Which modules will I study?
You will study all of the modules outlined on page Study route
27 with a specific emphasis on fashion and textiles. Full-time 2 years
What will the course be like?
You will be responding to ‘live’ and vocational briefs,
along with visits to exhibitions, galleries and retailers
as you learn how to target a market and respond to
the needs of the fashion industry. You will develop
a portfolio and your own collections giving you the
opportunity to demonstrate creative and technical
skills.
28Creative Enterprise
Foundation Degree
Fine Art Practice
Encompassing a whole spectrum of artistic UCAS code: W190
methods, this degree involves the pursuit of visual
languages and imagery that hold particular meaning Institution code: H36
and significance to the artist.
Location
Which modules will I study? • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
You will study all of the modules outlined on page
27 with a specific emphasis on fine art practice and Study route
techniques. Full-time 2 years
What will the course be like?
During the course you’ll investigate a number of
aspects including drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking, digital applications, film, performance,
textiles and photography. You’ll be encouraged to
develop as an independent practitioner and regularly
exhibit your work.
Foundation Degree
Graphic Design
Ideas are at the heart of this exciting course, with UCAS code: W216
a strong emphasis on practical experimental work.
Vocational projects will inspire you to provide Institution code: H36
communication and design solutions in the areas
of publishing, advertising, corporate work, publicity Location
information and new and emerging media. • Hertford Regional College (Campus code: H)
• West Herts College (Campus code: W)
Which modules will I study?
You will study all of the modules outlined on page Study route
27 with a specific emphasis on graphic design. Full-time 2 years
What will the course be like?
You’ll be responding to vocationally-based briefs
in a creative and considered way, evaluating and
analysing your work as you progress. You will be
introduced to the issues of analytical, aesthetic and
theoretical frameworks as used in the industry.
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